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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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A Departmentized Bank
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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