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BEDFORD M3SL TRIBUNE. "EDFORD, OREGON. THURSDAY. MAY 23. IfW. PAGE THREE SOBS IH STORY OF SLAYING WIFE (Continued from Pag" One.) Society and Clubs tlmony a5 lftt a thla morning with Prosecutor Alexander. Defense Counsel Samuel Lelbowitz seized on this as bearing out defense contention that police "planted" evi dence of premedltftttd murder against his client In the room of the hotel where the partly clothed bodies of the slain pair were found. The state charges Jealousy caused Steinmetz, son of a Jewish rabbi, to commit double murder. The defense Is based on temporary insanity and the "unwritten law." "I still love her," was the first statement of Steinmetz on the wit- new stand. "She was the most beau tiful girl I ever met." "When did you meet the priest?" asked Lelbowitz. Steinmetz winced, and then In a low tone told how his wife, two days before the double killing, left their hotel room here to buy some fruity. "We had been resting on the berv he began. "In each other's arms?" prompted Lelbowitz. "Yes." said Steinmetz. "She came back in about 25 minutes and said the store were closed. Then she said: 'But I met the cutest priest downstairs.' I asked her Is she spoke to strange men, but she said: Oh, but this was a priest.' " His own meeting with her on the bus. he said, was when she asked him to protect her from advances of other men on the bus. A short time later they met Leon ard on an elevator, he said, and his wife invited the priest to their room. TO LAST Charles Emmett Kendall, resident of Medford for the past seven months, passed away at a local hoslptal at 12:30 Wednesday after a serious ill ness of the past two months. Mr. Kendall was born In Missouri, June 8, 1878. He spent his early life in Missouri and later was united in marriage to Gladys Thompson at Newton, Kas., In July, 1921. They spent several years In the middle west and came to the Pacific coast some years ago. He was a plumber by trade and was employed by the Leslie Plumbing Co. of this city prior to his Illness. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Gladys Kendall, and a small son, Edwin, aged 6, of Medford; his mother and father. Mr .and Mrs. Henry Kendall of Elk Falls, Khs.; one brother. Frank Ken dall, of Fort Lyons, Colo.; three sis tersMrs. Dan Morgan, Walnut, Kas.; Mrs. Kola Nix. Howard Kas., and Mrs. Howard Boles, Eureka. Kas.; five chil dren by a former marriage Raymond Krndall; Charles Kendall, Jr.; Mrs. Harold Cook, Mrs. Earl Sailor and Mrs. Dorothy Campbell, all of Wich ita. Kas. Funeral services in charge of the pprl funeral home will be announced later. CONUN TO PLAY Lull in Activities Before Arrival of College Students While activities in the social whirl have been few the past week or ten days, following the busy week end of the State Federation of Garden Clubs, there will soon be a rush of college students arriving for summer vaca tion and the city will acqulro a holt day spirit. After the first of the month, when students at the University of Oregon and Oregon State college are return- ing, and others from the University . of Washington, where several gradu- ates of Medford high school are en rolled, there will be much entertain ing among members of the younger set. Dances, swimming parties and informal get-togethers will keep the city busy for several weeks until the homecoming students gradually sepa rate again for vacation trips. California schools close earlier than those In Oregon and Washington and one of the first arrivals from the south Is Robert Naumes. a student at Santa Clara, where the summer vaca tion started May 15. f Members Badminton Club Guests at Dinner Members of the Badminton club were entertained last evening at the Town club. The no-host dinner. served at 6:30 o'clock, was one of the enjoyable features of the week's ac tivities at the West Main street ren dezvous. Covers were placed for 41 guests. The Town club was the scene on Tuesday of a luncheon served for members of the Contemporary Book club. Mrs. E. R. Durno was hostess afterward to the club members at her home when they gathered for their regular business session. Also on Tuesday evening a large (number were present for a bridge tournament which centered the ac tivities for the month. Prizes were awarded and the affair was greatly j enjoyed. The committee in charge ' was Mrs. W. F. Qutsenberry. chair-, man. and Mrs. E. R. Durno and Mrs. i Frank Farrell. M Lema Bates Wed to Ernest Price at Ashland Lema Bates and Ernest B. Price, both of this city, were married at a quiet home ceremony yesterday morn ing at Ashland, with the Rev. Wes ton F. Shields of Medford officiating. The wedding was at 9 o'clock at the home of the bride's father. R. C. Jor gensen. Only Immediate relatives of the bridal couple were present. The bride wore a copper tint knit suit and car ried an arm bouquet of orchid sweet peas and lilies of the valley. Purple Iris, orchid sweet peas and pink roses, formed a lovely setting for the wedding. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Price then left on a two weeks' wed ding trip to the San Diego Exposi tion, after which they will make their home In Medford. Mrs. Mary stlrklnnti Hostess Tuesday Afternoon. Gleaner class of the First Baptist church enjoyed Tuesday afternoon with the president of the class. Mrs. Mary Stlckland. 407 Beatty street. After devotionals and a short busi ness session, miniature gardens were placed in each room. The ladles were asked to write down all the names of the flowers and plants. Mrs. E. M. Wilson had 35 correct and Mrs. W. L. Jones followed with 34. After refreshments were served the ladies went out to see the real garden. Delplilans Meet Honoring Polish Patriots; Musicians The Delphians met this morning at 9:30 at the Girls' Community club rooms, with Polish musicians and Po lish patriots as their subject. Mrs. E. H. Hurd gave a talk on the history o that interesting country, while Mrs. R. W. Frame presented a sketch of the life of Mme. Curie. Polish wo man who discovered radium. Mme. Curie, although Polish, spent most of her life in France, Mrs. Frame point ed out. Mrs. R. O. Mulholtand, quoting from the book "Paderewskl, The Mod ern Musician and Patriot," gave an Interesting talk. In a short musical program, Alice Holmback played sev eral of the master's compositions. The program was rounded out by a piano of Chopin's works, by Cyril Sander. Mrs. George Maddox Ends Month's Visit Here Mrs. Geo. Maddox aryj son Geo. Blake of Seattle, returned to their home In the Washington city this week after having been guests here of Mrs. Maddox's sister, Mrs. Warren Butler. 932 Queen Ann, for the past month. lawrencedTrycke visits en route to federal position READY TO START IT (Continued from Page One.) Lawrence J. de Rycke, Medford high school graduate with the class of 1924, was a guest In this city last week at the home of his mother, Mrs. Wade de Rycke, en route to Washing ton, D. C, to accept an appointment with the trade agreement section of the state department. In his senior year at the local high school "Larry" was awarded a schol arship to Albany college. Contlnu- ously since then he has attended institutions of higher learning in cluding the University of Oregon, where he received nls bachelor of arts and master's degrees in the school of business administration and was made & member of Beta Gamma Sigma, national commerce honorary fraternity. From 1931 to 1933 he taught economics at Pomona college, where he married Miss Wllma Jane Bruce, acting dean of women in th college. During the past two years, young de Rycke was assistant to Henry Francis Grady, dean of the school of commerce at the University of California, Berkeley, and was elected to membership In Pan Xenia. honorary foreign trade organization. Previous to leaving for Washington, he had completed work for his Ph.D. degree at tbs University of California- Smith; Thomas. Okia.; Thomas, Utah: Tra mm ell; Truman; Van Nuys; Wheeler; Total 41. Republicans: Borah: Capper; Carey; Davis; Dickinson; Frazier; Gibson; Norrls; Nye; Schall; Stelwer. Total 11. Progressive: La Follette. Total 1. Farmer-Labor: Shtpstead. Total I. Grand Total 54. To sustain the veto: Democrats: Ashurst; Bailey; Bark- ley; Brown: Bulkley; Burke; Byrd; Chavez: Connally: Coolidge: Diet rich; Fletcher: Gerry; Glass; Gore; Guffey; Harrison; Hayden: King; Lonergan: O' M a h o n e y; Pitt man; Pope: Radcllffe; Robinson; Tydtngs; Wagner; Walsh. Total 28. Republicans: Austin; Barbour; Couzens; Hale; Hastings; Johnson; Keyes; McNary; Metcalf; Townsend; Vandenberg; White. Total 12. Grand total 40. Senator Norbeck (R-, S. D ) was the only absentee. He was announced as favoring to over-ride the veto. The vote to override the veto was far short of the two thirds required by the constitution. New Move Planned Immediately after the vote. Sena tor Clark D., Mo.) served notice of a move to suspend the rules to add a bonus bill to the naval appropria tions bill before the senate. The move would require a two-thirds vote. Clark hoped to pick up a few votes by providing an optional method of 1 paying the bonus. Under his proposal the president could issue currency, borrow on bonds, or use federal relief funds. James E. Van Zandt. commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars which sponsored the patman bill. Is sued a statement, which obviously had been prepared in anticipation of the senate's action. He characterized it as a "cruel blow" to the war veter ans, but forecast ultimate victory at this session. "This action," Van Zandt said, "turned Into heartaches the high hopes raised In thousands of needy veterans' homes by the overwhelm ing vote In the house to override the veto. This bitter disappointment will not be soon forgotten. To Renew Fight "But this setback means only one thing. The fight for full aim Imme diate cash payment of the adjusted service certificates will be renewed at once with redoubled vigor." Eleven republicans Joined with 41 democrats and the lone farmer-la-borite and lone progressive to over ride the president, but his veto was sustained by 28 democrats and 12 re publicans. There were three switches from the senate's vote to pass the Patman bill two weeks ago. They were Senators Coolidge (D.. Masai; Pittman (D., New); and Pope (D., Idaho who voted today to sustain the veto but cast their votes two weeks ago to pass the bill. In addition, newly appointed Sena tor Chavez (D N. M.I. and Senator Gore (D Okla.), who was not regis tered on the former vote, voted to sustain the president. Senators O'Mnhoney (D.. Wyo.) and Tydtngs D Md.) did not vote be fore but sided today with the presi dent. A shift of nine votes would have been required to pass the bill over the veto. That would have given the bonus advocates 63 votes, leaving the opposition 31. TAKEN BY DEATH William Frederic Cartwrlght, resi dent of Medlord tor over 25 years, passed away at the lamlly residence. 327 Mae atreet. Wednesday evening, after an Illness of seven months. Mr. Cartwrlght was born In Tehama county. California, July 28, 1874. He was a carpenter, and assisted In the building of many homes In this district. Mr.- Cartwrlght was 8 long-time member of the Seventh Day Adventlst church. Surviving ore his widow, Mrs. Ade laide Cartwrlght. one daughter. Mur iel, and one son, Clarence C. Cart wrlght, also two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Perl Funeral Horns Friday at 3 d. m.. with Rev. A. Johnson officiat ing. Interment will take place In the Medford I. O. O. F. cemetery. EIGHTH TO ASHLAND FRIDAY (Continued from Page One.) tend these places of amusement. This year approximately 2ft0 will receive diplomas. Members of the eighth grade, whether they have qualified for diplomas or not. are welcome at the exercises. Two num bers of music will be furnished by the eighth graders themselves when they sing the Oreeon State song and the Anvil Chorus with orchestra accompaniment. Three orchestra numbers will he furnished by a group composed ol members selected from the Gold Hill, Central Point and Eagle Point school orchestras. The speaker of the morning will be Assistant State Su perintendent Roben J. Maaske. Ad dress of welcome will be given by Superintendent G. A. Briscoe, the invocation by Rev. Edwards of the Presbyterian church, the benediction by Rev. Nourse of the Congregational church. Diplomas will be awarded by County Superintendent C. R. Bow man. An added feature of the program this year will be the awarding of a 5.10 scholarship given by the College club of the Rogue River valley to Louise Smith of the Gold Hill high school. Miss Smith has done out staiyling high school work and has been adjudged by the chtb a worthy ctindldate to receive this honor. Teachers are asked to consult with the secretary at the table In the rear of the auditorium for any informa tlon they may desire relative to their students as such information will be taken to Ashland from th county superintendent's office. i3 1 Cockroaches To banish these pests In a hurr" Just sprinkle Bu-hach across their , trails (following them to their bur row's if possible), and In cracks and ' crevices. Bu-hach makes short work of in sect pests though It is guaranteed 1 safe for human beings and animal ; In Handy Sifter Inns at Drug, tiro- ; eery. Seed Stores. I The Jscksonvtlle Gilmore Lions will lose their player-manager. Bnd Con lln. when that veteran of the game goes to Yreka to sign up for the northern California league Sunday, he announced yesterday. His position as manager of the club will be taken by Bob Lewis, a young man who has displayed marked talent for that sort of work, through his association with baseball teams for the past several years. Conltn. who has played baseball In Medford for the past eight years, and at various other points,, including the Coast league, for the past 23 years, has received a better offer from the California club. At the present time, Yreka is tied with the strong Weed nine for top honors, and the management of the Yreka outfit hopes that Conlin's work may break the deadlock when the teams tangle. Lewis announced today that Ken ton will be broueht in from the out field to tnke the place of Conlin on the primer sack, while Joe Naumes, ace outfielder from Santa Clara will wandpr the outer gardens In place of Kenton. Although the loss of Conlin will materially weaken the team at first, Lewis has hopes of knocking them Into shape before their big game reries with the Medford Rogues, WASH OUT 15 MILES OF KIDNEY TUBES Win Back Pep Vigor Vine Medical authorities agree thai your kidneys contain 16 MILES ol tiny tubes or filters which belp tc purify the blood and keep yoo healthy. 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