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MEDFORD MAIL HiTBUXE. !rEDFOKD, OREGON. TUESDAY. DECEMRER 3. fa PAGE THREE CITY FIRE LOSS PUT AT 11 Fire lowes totalling atxut $7300 were recorded in the first II months of this year, Fire Chief Roy EUtott reported to the monthly meetlnj of the Southern Oregon Firefighters as sociation In the Jacksonville fire h&ll Ja&t night. In November 11 fires caused a loss of about tl200. he said. Fire Chief Clinton Baughman of Ashland reported that In the first 11 months of 1035 hi fire department answered 50 caJls. the fires causing damage of about $3500. Fire Chle: Ray Wilson of Jackson ville turned In a perfect score, telling the meeting that no fire loss had been suffered In hla city thus far this year. F. C. Stellmacher. state deputy fire marshal, told of his experiences tn flphtlng fires In the Philippines dur ing the Spanish-American war and in the great San Francisco conflagration of 1906. - Captain George W. Stokes, state deputy fire marshal, told the associa tion of his experiences during 18 years of fire fighting with the Port land department, bringing out many Tiuuorous side lines. He praised the firemen of southern Oregon for or ganizing into a mutually beneficial awoclatlon. Chief Wilson sketched the history of the Jacksonville fire department, saying It was the first to be organized in the state. Wesley Hnrtman, mayor, and Paul Godwajd, councilman, of Jacksonville, attended the meeting. Chief Elliott, association president, presided. BURTON LUSK OF EAGLE PL PASSES Berton Lusk, 25, a resident of Eagle Point, passed away In a local hospital Monday evening. He whs employed In CCC work locally. The Lusk family has resided In Jackson county for about four years. Besides his parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Lusk, he leaves five brothers, Boyd Lusk of Portland. Rex or Am boy, Wash.; Ivan, Arthur and. Herbert all et Eagle Point: also two slaters. Mrs C. W. MoCorkle, San Francisco, and Mrs. Earl dough. Lake view. Ore. Funeral sen-Ices will be held et the Conger chapel at 1 p. m. Thursday, with Rev. Ralph Peterson officiating. BURTON PASSES . SHASTA, CALIF. Dan Burton, former resident of Jackson county, passed away very suddenly in Mt. Shasta. Cal., Sunday. Death was due to a heart attack. - Mr. and Mrs. Burton had made their home In the southern ttate for no vera! years, but ana both well known here. Mrs. Burton was formerly Myrtle Hurst. The body arrived in Medford this morn i ng a nd ser vi ces will be co n - diicted by Rev. E. S. Bartlarn of the Episcopal church, at the Conger chapel at 2 p. m. Wednesday. Inter ment In the I. O. O. F. cemetery. MISSIONARY SOCIETY PLANS RUMMAGE SALE The Wome n s Home and Fore I gn Missionary societies will hold their annual Rummage and Christmas sale in the Sparta Bid?.. Thursday, Dec. 3. The sale will bepn at 9 a. m., with many useful articles in the rummage department. Also a goodly collection o Attractive new gifts for Christmas. XMAS PHOTOS Holiday Specials Now! PEAS LEYS Opposite Holly Taeetre B ER NAT'S KNITTING YARNS Place Christmas Orders now. See Miss Ventta Daley. 34Ti N Grape St. Society and Clubs By JANET WRAY SMITH December To Be Bik Social Month For Antlered Herd December la expected to be the beat j month of the winter season, socially I speaking, at the Medford Elks temple, with two big evenings already having beri planned. Tuesday evening will be ladies night at the Medford Elks lodge. when the wives of the Elks will be hostesses at an open -house dinner and entertainment. Dancing will form part of the entertainment, featuring the "Day Nineties" orchestra from Klamath Falls. Cards, billiard and bowling for members and their families only are ' being offered, and the evening la ex- : pectcd to be one of the moat enter- talnlng of the winter months. Mrs. Larry Schade has been named chairman of the dinner committee. Serving with her will be Mrs. Mazle Dally, Mrs. Everett Carkln. Mrs. Verne Drager, Mrs. Everett Brayton, Mrs. Stanley Boggs, Mrs. John Cupp, Mrs. Orover Co rum. Mrs. Scott Davis, Mrs. Joe Marshall, Mrs. S. Ralph Dlppel and Mrs. D. C. Fredericks. Orand Exalted Ruler E. W. Winkle, recalling the remarkable success of the ladles' night entertainment and dinner last year, has Issued a call to all Elks to be present. . On Thursday, Dec. 19, the annual Christmas Tree party will be held, tn a manner that will be a departure from the usual routine for these par ties, it has been announced, with the "Daya of 49" as the general theme. Announcements relative to this party will be made later. Masonic-O.E.S. Dinner Dance Fru Members of the Masonic lodge and Order of Eastern Star are looking for ward en t-hiislast.I rally to their Joint dinner and dance to be given at the Masonic hall Friday evening. The event is expected to be one of the largest social events of the season for the two lodges. The evening will open with a cov ered dish dinner at 6:30. following which a special program ha been arranged for the interval before 9 o'clock when dancing will begin. Those desiring to play cards will make up their own tables, with play to be gin st 9 o'clock, It was announced today. Invltaftons have been extended to all Masons and their wives, as well as to all Eastern Stars and their hus bands, and a large crowd is anticipat ed. All ladles who have not as yet been contacted by the committee are asked to bring a salad or hot veget able dish. Missionary Group Meets Wednesday The regular meeting of the Adult Missionary society of the First Chris tian church will be held Wednesday at 3 p. m-. In the recreational hall. Mrs. Chllds' group will have charge of the program, entitled "In the Paths of Peace." Mrs. Ford's group -will take charge of the social hour.- Members of the society are requested to bring wool and cotton pieces suitable for quilts, which will' be sent to the so ciety's Negro school In Texas. Rrlstols Leaving Today for Permit Mr. and Mrs! Fayette Bristol of Pro vo It are leaving today by motor for the eastern united States, on s combined pleasure and business ex cursion. While in the eut they will visit in Chicago and Detroit, spend ing Christmas in the latter city with Mr. Bristol's parents. From Detroit they will swing back Into Chicago for the New Year holiday with Mrs. Brls tol's sister, returning to Oregon about the middle of January. Pithtan Slaters dub Entertained at Reed Home The Pythian Slftters club was en tertalned last week by Mrs. Homer Reed, south Pacific highway. Bridge was played during the even ing. High prizes were won by Mes dames Ida Cole and Ed Webber; low to Mrs. O. J. Wclfe. Next meeting will be postponed to December 17. when Mrs. Harry Bime' burg will entertain. Charming Medford Couple Mentioned In Chicago Paper Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Wilson. charming old Medford couple who have recently returned from a two months visit in Chicago, were slngu- j larly honored while In the Windy City ! dispatches from the Chicago Sunday j Tribune show. Residents of the Rogue River valley ! for the past 30 years, and up until a short time ago owners of an orchard . here, the two old young-folks return- ed to Chicago on their recent trip for the first time in 33 years, al though' they formerly lived there, where Mr. Wilson's father had estab lished .the first Chicago newspaper, the old Evening Journal. In 1849. The Chicago Tribune comment on the Wilsons is made in the form of a letter, supposedly written by Mar tha Freeman Esmond to her friend Julia Boyd of New York, tn 1886. The letter-skit are a regular feature of the paper, written weekly by Herma Clark for the Tribune. Following is the letter mentioning the Wilsons: Chicago. April 17, 1886. Dear Julia: - This will be only a line, as I am about to set out for the south side, to make some calls. The first on my list Is young Mrs. R. L. Wilson of Calumet avenue, a newly married friend, whose husband la with J. V. Farwell and Co. She was a Miss Hawley before her marriage. Her husband is a son of John L. Wilson, founder and editor of the Chicago Journal. Dear father was a friend of this eminent editor, and I remember that father once met Mr. Lincoln at the Wilson home, on Wabash avenue, before his nomina tion for the presidency. The Wilsons were Important people in Chicago. A brother of the Journal editor, named C. L. Wilson, was secretary of the American legation In England during the civil war, and his niece. Laura Wilson, was presented at court while he was in London. Now I must hurry off. More next time. Much love, Martha Freeman Esmond. Footnote: Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wil son, the bride and groom mentioned by Martha, are now residents of Rogue River valley, Oregon, but have been spending some time In Chicago. Thanksgiving Guests At C. C Lemmon Home Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Schwerlngea of Eugene were guests over Thanksgiv ing at1 the C. C. Lemmon home here. They returned Sunday to Eugene where Mrs. Schwerlr.gen is dean of women at the University of Oregon. Royal Neighbors Will Elect Officers Thursday Royal Neighbors of America will meet Thursday evening, December 5. in regular business session, in the K. of P. hall, at 7:30 p. m. At that time officers for the ensuing trm will bo elected. Members please take notice. USE HEAVY I 10 SM GATES (Continued Prom V&ga On.) DRESS REHEARSAL FOR O'Donnell, Inflicting minor scalp wounds. As the truck rammed through the outer gates the convicts leaped upon a truck operated by William Wilson, a former boxer, drew weapons, and told him to "step on it." Wilson promptly stalled the ma chine. By this time, alarms were sound ing throughout the Institution. Thirty police patrol cars sum moned by radio were converging on the area. Fire apparatus roared to the scene. Prisoner Shot Down. A guard shot down Naples. The other four scat tered through the Boston & Maine railroad freight yards. Af railroad policeman selwd two at gunpoint. Two others took refuge beneath a potato shed and were surrounded by police wao routed them with tear gaa and shot one of them. Prison officials later announced that Edward McArdle. 34. and Wil liam McManus. 37, suffered gunshot wounds and that two other prison ers. Frank Joyce. 31. Charies O'Brien, 28. were captured without suffering Injury. Miss Benjamin Returns from . F. Miss Edith Benjamin reutrned yes terday from San Fraaicisco where she spent Thanksgiving with her sister. Miss Evangeline Benjamin, formerly of Medford. Miss Nell Whaling Guest R. B. Cable Hrnne -Miss Nell Whaling of Orand Forks. N. D., Is spending this week In Med ford as the guost of Mr. and Mrs. R. B ; Cable and Mrs. Maria Baldwin. She will leave Friday for Winnl;ieg. Manitoba, Canada. Chi Delta Chapter Meet Chi Delta chapter of the Delphian society will meet Friday morning at the girls community club on North Bartlett street at 9:30. V' SEMT-ANNUAL SALE Now in progress ETHEL WYN B. HOFFMANN. MUSKOGEE. Okla., Dee. 3. (AP) Six prisoners, including four con victed in the simultaneous robbery of two Okemah national banks De cember 23, 1934, broke from the city-federal Jail here today, arter critically wounding Chief of Detec tives Ben Bolton. One of the prisoners was fatally wounded by Chief of Police Marsh Corgan. Four of the five who made good their escape In a commandeered car were members of the notorious Irish O'Malley gang of kidnapers and bank robbers. They are Den . Heady of Kansas City. Mo., Dewey Gllmore. Dallas, Tex., Russell Ccopcr. Fort Smith. Ark., and Lfonard Short, Galena, Mo., wrestling promoter. The fifth man was Identified es Don Oarrett, under seven-year sen tence to Leavenworth penitentiary for a Mann act violation. The slain prisoner. John Black burn, was shot through the side. Dress rehearsals for "Candida", George Bernard Shaw's sophisticated play which will be presented by. the Southern Oregon Normal school In the ballroom of the Lithia hotel in Ashland, were started Monday night. Professor Angus U Bowmer, director of the play, today announced that the dress rehearsals are going forward with a smoothness almost unprece dented. The part of Candida Is still unas slgned, with opening night set for Thursday evening. Miss Helen Edmls ton of Medford and Miss Marjorle McNalr of Ashland are both giving such flawless performances that it I a difficult task to select the leading lady for opening night, but both will have chances to perform on the sev eral nights that the play Is to run. An unusual part of the production will be the use of the "Intimate" style of presentation, with the stage open on all four sides, the spectators being seated In a single row about the cen ter of the room, the stage marked only by a large rug and furniture. Professor Bowmer announced today that there are still a few tickets available for the formal opening Thursday evening, but there are still plenty of seats available for the fol lowing three performances. Tickets may be secured by calling 81 In Ash land, and delivery wilt be made to the borne. Pear Market Yesterday U.S.T0CRACKD0WN ON VIOLATORS OF NEUTRALITY RULE (Continued From Page One.) la Interpreting Its neutrality act a true neutrality." An Italian government decree es tablished a permanent army of 31. 056 officers and men In Libya, the Italian North African colony which borders on Egypt, where Great Brit ain has vast Interests. The actual force at present In Libya, said In formed circles. Is probably several times that number. While Premier Mussolini created s "brain trust" to remodel the Italian diet along wartime lines and the British treasury offered two gigantic loans part of which may be used for defense it was learned the King of Kings had appealed to the supreme authority of the Coptic Christian church for aid. Another will be the feats of magic ; presented by John Eads. After the program attention will be j centered on the various booths, sou- venlrs and refreshments. Everyone is i Invited to attend. Paper Box Factory Sold In Portland PORTLAND. Ore.. Dec. 3 (AP The rireboard Products. Inc., of San Francisco announced purchase today of the F. C. Stettler company paper box manufacturing plant here foT 300.000. T. Neal Blarui. assistant general manager of the San Francisco firm, said J. B. Martin. Jr.. of Seattle will he resident mananer of the new Ore gon unit which employes more than 100 men and women. Russian scientists, have found cavlaf to be potent In vltamtn D, which pre vents rickets. The corn plant has more 1.000 possible industrial uses. NEW YORK, Dec. 3. AP - U. 8. .Dept. Agr.) Pear auction market iirm on Boscs; slightly weaker on j DAnJous. Thirty-one cars arrived; 16 j , ureRon cars. 11 wasnington, 4 uail i fornia unloaded; 19 cars on tracks. ' Or on ii Dntrt 9 TOT Iiath fancy. $1.7.1-3 85, average $3 3S; 2,304 fancy, $1.80-3.70. average $2.3S; 1.440 fancy and better, $1.78-3.85, average 52.46. Oregon D'AnJous: 1,714 boxes extra fancy, $3.10-3.95, average $3.39; 1,110 fancy. $3.03-3.80. average $3.37. Oregon rlowells: 404 fancy, $1.35 1.5ft, average $1.48. Oregon Cornice: 360 extra faucy, 03.10-3.35. average $3.17; 660 boxes fancy, $1.90-3.35, average $3.14. LADY LIONS PLAN 10 Be correctly corseted tn an Artist Model by Ethelwvn B Hoffmann. DANCE st K. P. Hall, Tuesday, Dec 3rd: sponsored by Relief Comm'tteo of Church of Latter Day Saints. Ad- SET FOR FRIDAY With the return to school of the many pupils who have been absent on account of illness, plana for the Junior High Carnival are again under way. The carnival, which was origi nally scheduled for a date In Novem ber, will be held In the school gym nasium this Friday, December 6. Those who are planning to attend are Invited to be present at 7:30 for the big main program. A diversified program has been prepared. There will be several short plays, a number of dances in costume, mu Ic and special attractions. One feature will be the presentation of the story of "Cinderella." acted by an all-boy cast. A 1 cake stays fresh longer, thanks to the Cream Tartar in Schilling Baking Powtler Bl IREI .SON'S COAT SALE Buy a beautiful coat now at a January Clearance Price! 25 oo This assortment of coats in cludes $35.00, $39,715 and $46.00 values. Each model has a lovely fur collar of Wolf, Caracul, French Beaver or Marten. AU silk-lined and interlined. Colors Black, Brown, Navy, Green, Red, Wine. BURELSON'S Medford Bldg. "Always Busy WM Pirn Bp OHRT9 ANTHEMUM THIMBLE CLUB. Neighbors of Woodfr.ift. will hold Bazaar and Cooked Food Ssle faturdny. Icmbr 7. 0 a m. to 6 P m.. in American I?lon Drt O.une Bldg.. on Mln St. TOYS ON CHRISTMAS A committee of six Tjidy Lions met ; at the home of their president, Mrs. j Verne Shangle, on Dakota avenue, Sunday evening, to dine and discuss the provision and distribution of toys , for the lew fortunai little ones of the community. Each Lfldy Lion provided a course for the delicious buffet dinner which they shared with their Lion mates. . Christmas candles and a glistening j centerpiece of irrldescent ornament 1 lent a festive holiday atmosphere to the occasion. Following the dinner. Lady Lion President Shanqle took charge of the meeting, appointing Mrs. H. T. Hub bard, chairman for the toy commit tee, as speaker. Mrs. Hubbard's remarka brought forth a rapid exchange of Ideas on the subject of simplifying the collec tion and distribution of toys. Plans were outlined and members appointed to supervise each division of the work which will be actively pursued be tween now and Christmas In order that no child shall Intentionally be overlooked by Santa. Lions and Lady Lions who attended the meeting were: Messrs. and Mes rtames H. T. Hubbard. Carol Hayes, Roy Elliott. Victor Tengwald, Jean Brault and Verne Shangle. Use Mall Ttloune wan ads. 6 LOOKS Heaiim-tuiip Sale PRICES SLASHED REGARDLESS OF COST EVERYTHING NEW, CLEAN MERCHANDISE DRESSES Value. $2.95 to $22.50 Sale Prices $1.49 to $10.99 SHOES Value. $1.95 to $6.50 Sale Prices $1.00 to $3.99 THE m BAN IBX THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY .briatnicta'r 'or.-- Sp.nd the Holiday In th Old f .ounlry thli tar. I Imf I) .alllnm by Canadian ParlllC linen arllv. for C.hrWtmaa and New Yeara' ce lehatlon. Traln-to-!blp enlct la mo.t convenient and econom ical. ..from Vanromer, B. C. to Ih pa' aide. ..Low Round trip (area --Flrr-t cla.a. Cabin claw, Tourlat rl. and Third clata on th following ahlpa: DEC. I - "MONTCURE" to cliim. VeHtat e4 UwimI EC. 12 - "DUCHESS Of IICHMOHH la am, mJ Ueraum DEC. 14 - "DUCHESS OF MHOil" W SiMfew. Mfnt aM Ufwae1 we n "domiiosr All detail,. hip'-pUn, and book ing, at our local office now. W. H. OFACOS. 0iYI Arn tWr PT' Sift 5. V.B4i-T. Pfo BP. Oft)". PftUad. tiuftu pkmi: iimum tmmt ssm m mm m -- Just Come In And See! This Exceptional Offering of Fine Gift Mechandise at Hubbard's GIFTS FOR MOTHER AND THE GIRLS A onn,nLt. .oWHnn nf Hmiaewnres . : Pottery . . Dituierware . , Stemware and Table Silverware . . Irons . . Toasteri . . Waffle Seta . . Hospitality Trays . . Zenith Bicycles GIFTS FOR DAD Fisbing and Hunting Equipment . . Skiis . . Field Glasses . . Repair and Builder Tools . . Delta Wood Working Machinery. P, GIFTS FOR BOYS Sporting Good, Skiis, Benjamin and Daisy Air Rifles . . Bicycles . , Coaster Wagons , . Microscope Sets . . Stanley and Worth Tool Chests . . Wood Wizard Jr. Power Tools. Complete 'Line Glasbake Oven Glass. Save 25o on the Price of Other Baking Glass. Guaranteed Two Years Against Oven Break age. Hamilton Beach Food C 1 Q 7K Mixers 5 I 3 I w Sunbeam COfl Rfl Mixmastor 5--U.UlJ One and One-Half 1 Qf Pint Jug I wv 29c Fireplace Brooms. 1 Q f Special I 3l 45c Popcorn Popper. OQf Special COO Fancy Christmas Shapes C Cooky Cutters vV $4.2R Waffle Irons. ' flp 7Q Special I W NEW Low Footed Wines and Fruit Juice Glasses. 4 flfl Eight for 3 I -VJU Low Sherbcrts and Refresh. Eft ment Tumblers. Eight for3 I ivU Betty Modem Lift Top 70 C Bread Boxes I UU A New Group of Table and tf QQ Wall Vases :...59 to I iflO NEW Glass Rolling Pins with Screw Tops - Hit China Cups and Saucers 4 C Assorted Patterns . I J l Andirons Solid Brass frA CC Colonial Style Set 4T.Ja Popeye Child's Set Plate, Bowl 7C and Mug (in a gift box) I wv 26-piece Silverware Set Stainless Steel Kuives. Priced with tarnish (J OC proof roll WW STEEL WAGONS 33 in. body, 10 in. lifetime greased CO QC wheels 40.wJw STEEL WAGONS 33 In. ttQ QC. body, 10 in. lifetime wheels ij-)3w SKY KING VELOCIPEDES The town's best value. ffP OC 18 in. wheals 4VifcJ All Wood Circulating Heaters Reduced 20 MAIN AND RIVER8IDE Li
