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MedfordTribune LeSL Mann's Section Thirtieth Year MEDFOED, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 193."). No. 12 Gala 'Open House' at Mann's Remodeled Store Thursday Evening FASHION REVUE, MUSIC, FEATURE il flDfM j7:30 to 9:30 P.M. Set Aside for Inspection by Public of Newly Expanded and Refurbished Institution Tomorrow night between the hours of 7:30 and 9:30 Mann's Department Store will be the scene of a gala "open house," to which everyone In southern Oregon and northern Cali fornia has been extended a personal Invitation by John C. Mann, who, with his employes, will be on hand to welcome visitors. Nothing will be sold, the event being for the sole purpose of acquainting the guests with the store's imposing Interior and new fall and winter merchan dise. Music for the formal opening will be furnished by Del Berpman's five piece orchestra, which will play num bers In keeping with the spirit of the occasion. An Impromptu fashion revue Is to be one of the entertain ment features Thursday night. Mod els displaying authentic autumn styles in all types of apparel have been secured to give the visitors a picture of the smartness of Mann's ready-to-wear. The artistic coiffures of the models will be arranged by Murray's Beauty Salon. Flowers in all departments will add to the festive air tomorrow and special displays of new merchandise will be completed In aU sections and the front show windows are being elaborately decorated for the evening. The alr-conditloner will be In oper ation during the open house so that southern Oregon people may enjoy comfortable coolness. Radio station KMED is installing microphones on all floors at Mann's so that many of those unable to attend the opening may get an idea of the splendor ot the store. Pop Unhurt In 75-Font Plve CLEVELAND (UP) A white 8am oyede dog leaped 75 feet Into Lake Erie when he was cornered by Ani mal Protective league officials at tempting to catch him. He swam about In the water unhurt until picked up. Dangerous Sport TjTNN, Mass. (UP) A group' of youngsters wss enjoying a nice friendly game of "kick the bar" un til Harold Colby came along and discovered that the "bar" was a stick of dynamite. 1 Dog Aids Reporter HARTFORD, Conn. (UP) Arthur Sullivan, blind reporter, covers his "beat" with the aid of a police dog. View of Mann's Main Floor From Central Entrance a-r , ; -"NT- ri I -' vv : h n - 'K ' ;; mm '"i' f-J Ll.iki IkLi . -i- ' 1 MAI'S PROGRESS ZIEZi 1FFATT GENERAL! CONSTANT SINCE ,," MANAGER MANN'S By Mary Fentress : (United Press Staff Correspondent) -PARIS (UP) Although the big dressmakers on the rue de la Paix and the rue Royale are bothering about winter furs, woolens and vel vets, there still remains a month and a half of hot weather and a new black crepe, no matter how chic, is not .half so "comfortable as a cool summer drees. ' August la the month for cool, wash able piques, and tMs versatile mater ial gues Into gowns for every sort of occasion. For morning wear, there Is the red and white peppermint striped dress which made such a hit at Vera Bore a. It Is a two-piece drees with a high-necked corsage which ties with a stock scarf. Th short sleevrs are tucked at the I shoulder Hue to give them fullness. The stripes In the material ran verti cally In the corsage, but run diagon ally In the skirt, meeting In an In verted V In the center back and front. It Is worn with a white belt and a white hat. . From Luclen Lelong comes an eve ning gown in white pique printed in huge red poppies and bright blue cornflowers. The gown has a stand out bertha edging the square neck. Is worn with a red, cellophane belt and has a long, full skirt. The wide shoulder straps cross at the center of the bare back. For afternoon there la a waffled pique in bois de rose made with a plnquo in the center front and back nnd a V shaped yoke. Tne edges oi the plaques and yoke extend about an inch beyond the stitching in a sort or tuck. A grey-blue leather belt and a grey-blue silk stock, complete the outfit. Pique for morning, afternoon ' and evening Is coolest for hot August days. Alcatrnr. Census SAN FRANCISCO, (UP) -Headed by Al Capone, erstwhile Chicago gang leader, Alcatraz prison Iff San Fran cisco now has 238 Inmates "the worst In the land." according to War den James A. Johnston. DESIGNED BY MIAN AID SUflE DISPLAYS Harry s. Hlnman, capable advertis ing manager for Mann's Department store during the past six years, de signed the distinctive new window dlaplsy fixtures which immediately attract the attention of Medford visit ors on shopping tours. Mr. Hlnman with an accurate sense of color har mony and style Invariably creates In teresting arrangements of modish ap parel for the show windows. The pleasing combination of chrome and black against the back ground of Philippine mahogany used In constructing the spacious display windows Is particularly effective as a setting for autumn apparel in rich, warm shades. Mr. Hlnman personally supervises alt merchandise exhibit throughout all departments in Mann'.i store. . Previous to locating in Mcdford. Mr. Hlnman was engaged In special ad vertising work with Llpman & Wolfe's advertising department, Portland, Ore., and Hlnka Ss Sons, Eureka. Calif. During his six years in the Rogue riv er valley, Mr. Hinmann has been ac tive In civic affairs as well as church activities. Churk Quints Slate Mar Us 8ANFORD, Me. (UP) Maine now boasts of being guardian of quin tuplets. The five babies were dls covered after Alvah McDougal had shot their mother, a woodchuck, in his garden. He took the "quints" to Snnford Mills hospital where a nurse took charge of feeding and caring w mem. L IN 1910 The business career of John C. Mann's Department store In Medford twenty-five years ago, la a story of continued success brought about by his unfailing enthusiasm and pro gress! veness. From the modest beln- nlng of his original ready-to-wear establishment to the day of the ?rand opening of Mann's present store which Is considered one of the flncftt of its typo In Oregon, he has shown his faith In the future development of the Rogue river valley. Beginning at the bottom of the lad der. Mr. Mann went to work In a gen eral merchandise store at Godrich. Ontario, 56 years ago for five dollars a week. He served a three years ap prenticeship and at that time was 17 years of age. Following that early ex perience John Mann clerked at M en-l ey's drygoods store in St. Paul. Minn.. and purchased the business at the end of that period. Mr. Mann had hoard about the pos sibilities of the southern Oregon ter ritory, and finally, with hia finders crossed, bought a ticket to Medford, with a return ticket to his former lo cation In case he might be disap pointed. Hutchison's and Baker's store on North Central avenue was con ducting a bankrupt sale. The entire stock was bought by the newcomer who then proceeded to establish Mann's Department store specializing In women's apparel nnd drygoods. Six clerks were employed In Medford's new store. Business Increased steadily and It was necessary for Mr. Mann to use his return trip ticket to St. Paul In order to secure additional merchan dfse. Five years after opening Mann's, Mann's expanded with the addition of another store formerly occupied by Wold & Reddy. Again In 1930 the place was enlarged by the addition of a second floor and the men's de partment was also In tailed. In 1930 all southern Oregon was impressed by the great Improvement made In Mann's place of business which has constantly enjoyed a gen erous patronage from a far-reaching territory. "I say today as I have said before, I credit our outstanding sue m John C. Mann, business and civic leader of Medford who founded Mann's store In this city In 1010. Un der Mr. Mann's capable leadership and inspiration. Mann's Department Store has prospered and expanded and to morrow's opening of the newly re modeled and enlarged Mann's De partment Store Is a climax to nearly a quarter-century of successful mer chandising in Medford. John Mann has long been Identified with civic and church activities of this city. cess during these 25 years In Med ford to good merchandise and serv ice," Mr. Mann stated in discussing the past. With the completion of the new store Mann's will be able to of fer their thousands of patrons even 'better service and the very highest quality goods In each of the many splendid departments. ' John Moffat, genial general mana ger of Mann's Department store, hss been connected with this prosperous southern Oregon firm for 19 years. Ha went to work for John Mann shortly after the establishment of the bust nesa In order to learn mercantilism. After the men's department was in stalled In Mann's store, Mr. Moffat was in charge of men's wear for a number of years. Thirteen years ago he was made manager of the entire lower floor and all Its departments, and at the present time he la general manager of the substantially enlarsed store. John Moffat is well liked by Mann s countless customers, and la prepared to assist shoppers upon all occasions. He was formerly head of the local re tail merchants division in Medfor.l and hf.s been exceptionally active In business, civic and club affairs of the city. 4 BUTTE FALLS MAN KILLS SNAKE WITH 15 RATTLES BUTTE FALLS, Aug. 14. (Spl ) Ous Edmonson la displaying the nolse-maklng appendage ot & rattle anak with fifteen rattles, taken from a snake which he and Mrs. Edmonson killed on Rogue river rtecutly. Mr. Edmonson saya It was the largest rot tier he ever saw. Although there were fifteen rattles left, thero was evidence that some had been broken off. LINES FOR ALL AGES Howard LeClorc. who has been a fa miliar figure In Mann's Men's ator for the pn.it seven years. Is In chary of the boy's department In the at tractive new establishment. A com plete section of apparel for boys from the ago of five to young men f 30 U on display In this Important division, of the men's store which Is particular ly featuring at this time appropriate school clothes. Suits and furnishings under the su pervision of Mr. LeClero were former ly located on the first floor balcony In rather cramped quarters so inns the present arrangement Is much more convenient and provides amnS space for showing the merchandise. Suits for teen-age fellows are dou-ble-hreaatcd with ahlrTed backs aftef tho style of their elders, or with plain backs. Browo Is a strong color to) start the season. Brushed wool sweat ers with zipper fronts and shirred backs will again be the favorite cos tume with cords or tweed trousers. 1 Ullllllllllllll t m J. . . ' .utreif- - :M il a n r CONGRATULATIONS Mann's Department Store! UPON THE OPENING OF YOUR NEW STORE We are glad to add our word of congrai,::l'ition to those extended to John Mann and his associates upon the occasion of thi public presentation of Mann's fine new depart ment store . . . Air conditioned, modern in every detail, this store is a splendid addition to Medford's business firms ... It reflects the courage and enterprise of the store's founder and the capable management during 24 years of successful business The First National Bank A Departmentized Bank COMMERCIAL SAVINGS TRUST DEPARTMENT SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS II Congratulations To Intelligent planning assistance and moderate estimates on building and remodeling ' gladly furnished. Complete facilities for the finest of work. Phone 1075 MANN'S Upon the Opening of Their New Store Tomorrow I AM GLAD to hare participated In the remodeling of Mann ' fine, new store in the capacity of general con tractor . . . This store is now one of Oregon's most modern and attractive department stores, reflecting the trend of present-day business establishments. Com fort and convenience for patrons is now stressed in busi ness bouses of today and MANN'S have overlooked no detail in making their new home a more pleasant place in which to shop . . . Improvements of the nature just com pleted by Mann's unquestionably pays dividends in added business And increased good will on the part of patrons. ELMER CHILDERS Contractor and Builder
