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Second Section FORD Thirtieth Year MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1935. No. 131. MED pgml RIBUNE Pag5 IN BANQUET TALK Next Conflict Will Come Suddenly Declares Col. Tinker Medford Hospi tality, Cooperation Lauded 'The world Is going to have an other war. whether It wants to or not, regardless of our last efforts In the 'war to end war'," said Col C. L. Tinker, commanding officer of the air corps at Hamilton field, in an ad dress at the Hotel Medford last night, at which the CCC officers and the Jackson County Chamber of Com merce were hosts to the officer of ! the 31st bombardment squadron at; a banquet. j "Peace won't eslst can't exist, un- til the human mind la trained, until there Is no longer a need for civil or world, courts. That condition hasn't existed yet. and probably will not exist for some time. That Is why we (the bombing squadron) are here. We're here as government insurance, to protect the lives and property of ' our citizens," the colonel said. Will Come Suihh'iily In reviewing the possibility of the , next war. Colonel Tinker said that It will not be preceded by long dip- lomatlc harangues. "We'll know the next war Is here when bombs drop ; out of the air on San Francisco ; or on Toklo or Paris. We'll be ready ! when the clock strikes. Then is when j we, the army men, will pay off the j dividends on the Insurance you cltl- ' zens have been Buying for so many j years." The colonel, dressed in smart civ ilian grey Instead of the customary j uniform of his rank, went on to de- ! plore the present war-like attitude I In Europe, and verbally frowned upon j any suggestion that this country should over participate In a war of Invasion. But, he pointed out, this Is the richest country In the world, in raw materials and commodities. ; and other world powers are covetous. That, he said, is why we must be prepared. The serious side of his nature was not the only one that lie revealed, and In response to the toast of Wm. Bolger as toastmaster, delighted hit i audience with well chosen words of i humor, and in thanking the people of Medford for what he termed his splendid reception here. Hospitality Praised "I have been many places," he said, "and I have been to many gathering; in many towns, but never have J found the universal accord between the civilian and the army men thai I have found In Medford. My men and X wilt always have a warm spot In our hearts for this city, and that 1 Is not a figure of speech. I mean It . sincerely. I want particularly to ex tend thanks to the Chamber of Com merce, the mayor, the people, and to the CCC officers." Toastmaster Bolger Introduced Majors Myers, Smith and Duncon, and Capt. Ernest W. Gruhn, the lat ter responding for Major Owen, who was unable to be present to represent the civilian conservation corps, being out on an Inspection trip. Plug Bombers Soup At the special request of Colonel Tinker, the bombardment officers sang their "bombers" song, led by "Dinty" Moore. James Stevens, accom panied by Sebastian Apollo at the piano, sajig three numbers with such deafening applause that he would have needed to slug all night to satisfy the men. His "Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime" was particularly well received. Sebastian Apollo also received thunderous applause for his three selections, and during his rendition of "The Music Box" not another sound was to be heard In the' large banquet hall so great was the atten tion. Raymond Sampson, CCC enrollee, held the audience Fpellbound with his two violin numbers, playing "Sweet Mystery of Life" as an en core. After the program the entire com pany adjourned to the Armory to witness the wrestling matches. The new house which Cliff Hickson Is buftdlng will soon be completed and ready for occupancy. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duton of Ante lope were trading In Eagle Point Aug ust 20. Mrs. M. A. Aahpole Is visiting her son, Roy, and family for a while. V. D. Brophy and father of the Canal ranch passed through Eagle Point Tuesday on their way to the Hanley ranch above Lake Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pruitt of Medford and guests. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sherwood of El Centro, Cal., and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashpole. pic nicked at the Intake up Little Butte creek last Monday evening. A surprise party was given Walter Young by his wife August 18 with ten invited guests In honor of Mr. Young's birthday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Reed Charley of Brownsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Seaman. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashpole, Mr. and Mrs. Ous tcrhaut of Eagle Point, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Meyer of Medford. A pleas ant evening was enjoyed with all wishing Walter many happy returns of the day. Mrs. . John Norrls and Miss June of Jacksonville spent August 20 with Mrs. Orvltle Henderson, sister of Mrs. Norrls. Mr. and Mrs.. Tom Carlton and two sons of Eagle Point were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley Aug ust IT. The Ed Chamberlain' family has moved Into the place recently va cated by Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Barnes, who are now located near Blackwell hill. Eagle Point welcomes the Cham berlain to Its community. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Young and children spent last Sunday at Crater Lake, Mrs. Wm. Strauss and Infant son. Wayne. of Sams Valley are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pearce, while Mr. Strauss Is at Klam ath Falls. Mrs. Lottie Avers was honored with a birthday party at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Perry, last Thursday, August 15, with several Invited guests present. All wish Mrs. Ayres many more happy birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. George Pearce and daughter, Valeria, and Miss Grace Pearce of Forest Creek were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pearce. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker and daughter and son spent last Sunday with Mr. Walker's parents in Med ford. Mr. and Mrs. Lewie Lofland of Med ford spent the day with the Don Brlttsan family August 10. Mrs. Lof land Is an aunt of Mrs. Brlttsan. Mrs. Roy Stanley, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Brown, went to Medford on business Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Don Brlttsan left Wednesday for a few days' visit with Mrs. Anstl Pearce at Union Creek. Will Demonstrate Piano Class Work A demonstration of modern class methods of piano teaching for chil dren will be given by Mrs. E. E. Gore at the Baldwin Piano Shop August 29 at 9:00 a. m. The demonstration Is given in cooperation with the four weeks' free Instruction offered by the Baldwin Piano Shop and the parents of the children who have been In the classes are especially invited to attend, as well as those interested In music study work for young musicians. Destroying timber means robbing families of bread. Get that last spark I ELLIOTT HARRIS PASSES IN IDAHO ROGUE RIVER, Aug. 23. (Spl( Word has been received by Mrs. M. R. Bliss of the death of her son-in-law. Elliott Harris, who passed away suddenly August 14 at Culdesac, Idaho. Elliott Ray Harris was born Feb ruary 19. 1878. in Sams Valley. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Israel Harris, old time residents of the Sams Valley country. On the 28th day of December. 1897. he was united In marriage to Miss Hattle Bliss of Medford. To this union were born nine children, eight of whom are left to mourn his passing; also the widow. One child passed away at the age of five months. Mr. and Mrs. Harris lived In Rogue River valley until 1004 when they moved to Idaho and have made their homo there ever since. Funeral was held at Lewlston. Idaho, August 16, burial in the Lew lston cemetery. "Obedience" Topic Of Baptist Sermon Reverend Wolford A. Dawes, pastor of the First Baptist church, will have for the subject of the morning ser mon August 25 at 11 o'clock, "Obed ience." The second of a scries of scr mons on the general theme, "Labor ers Together With God." His sermon subject for the union meeting at 8:00 p. m. will be "The Great Confession." A trio, composed of Clara Dodson. Helen Dodson and Mary Lou Long, will sing both morning and evening. OREGON FIRE LOSS IARTISANS TAKES BIG JUMP TRACTOR AND SPRAYER QUENCH HENRY BLAZE FERN VALLEY, Aug. 23. (Spit There was quite a grass fire at the ranch of R. J. Henry Wednesday but with the use of a tractor and spray rig and the help of some of the neighbors the fire was extinguished before it did much damage. SALEM. Aug. 23. (AP) Actual fire losses In Oregon during the first half of 1936 Increased 61 per cent over the ame period in 1934, Hugh Enrle, state Insurance commissioner, reported today. Losses totaled $1,123. 055 from 1.897 fires. The sound value of the property was listed at 2'J.002.254, with insur ance carried in the amount of $19. 556,053. Losses paid totaled $942,048. Fires during the six months' per iod resulted in 31 deaths, and In juries to 61 persons. Multnomah county alone reported 1.114 fires with actual losses of $451, 873. "Burn In haste and repent in Jail," would be a good motto for careless woods -burners. SALEM, Aug. 23. (AP) Salem was prepared today to entertain at least 1,500 members of the Oregon Artisans and Al-Azar, meeting here for their annual three-day convention, ending Sunday night. Most of the business sessions were scheduled for Saturday followed by a parade and welcome by city offic ials at night. It was expected that 250 uniformed members from Port land. Eugene. Grants Pass, Roseburg, Salem, Medford. Astoria, Vancouver, Wash., and The Dalles would taka part In the parade. Competitive drills will be held Sunday morning. OreRon Weather Fair tonight and Saturday with considerable cloudiness west portion; cooler south and east portion tonight; moderate north wind off the coast. WITH 4 LESS CURRENT 80 From General Electric ALL-STEEL REFRIGERATOKS Now you can have bigger savings than ever with a new General Electric Refrigerator. 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