MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON, SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 1936.
PAGE FIVE
RAY WARD NAMED
PRESIDENT FRUIT
GROWERS' LEAGUE
The annual meeting of the Fruit
grower league held yesterday In the
Jackson county court house audito
rium elected the following directors
for a three-year term:
K. 8. Chlrgwln, Ray C. Ward, 8. G
Nye, Judge Earl B. Day. Chester
Fitch and Walter Leverette.
Officers elected by the board of
directors were Ray C. Ward, presi
dent; A. 8, V. Carpenter, first vice
president; 8. G.'-Nye, second vice
president; and A. H. Banwell, secretary-treasurer.
A talk on the marketing of pears
In the east tills year was given by
Prof, Henry Hart man, faculty mem
ber of Oregon State agricultural col
lege and consultant of the Oregon
Washington pear bureau, who recent
ly returned to the coast after spend
ing ten weeks in eastern cities super
vising the conditioning of Bcec pears.
Professor Uartman stated that ex
cellent Improvement In conditioning
facilities had been made in the east.
especially in New York city. He em
phasized that the conditioning prob
lem had at last been solved, assert
ing that the hears reached the con
sumers this year In prime condition.
A technical address on "The Im
portance of Root Systems of Our Pear
Trees" was presented by Dr. W. W.
Aldrlch, associate hortlculturallst of
the U. 8. department of agriculture,
on duty at the Medford experimental
station.
Dr. Aldrlch dwelled principally upon
the effect on pear trees of soil
moisture and the lack of It, stressing
the necessity of soil moisture In the
summer months.
Th meeting selected H. Van Hoe
Tenburg, Jr., to represent this district
at the Glannlnl Foundation confer
ence to study Bartlett pears.
The meeting heard various reports
of the year's activities. The board of
directors voted to meet regularly on
the third Friday of each mntn.
E
. Headed by Lewis Ulrlch, the com
mittee in charge of the annual covered-dish
dinner and open house
being planned by the Elks' club for
Tuesday night, asserts that this af
fair is slated to be the most success
ful of Its kind to be arranged by the
lodge. A "Gay Nineties'" orchestra
from Klamath Fails has been secured,
and dancing, cards, bowling, pool and
many other features of enterainment
will be provided for members and
their families, the entire temple be
ing placed at the disposal of guests.
In charge are Lewis Ulrlch, general
chairman; and Mra. Everett Carkln,
ladies chairman; and Mr. and Mrs.
Stanley Boggs, Mr. and Mrs. Verne
Drager, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dally, Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Marshall, George How
ard, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Dlppell, Mr.
and Mrs. D. O. Fredericks, E. H.
Sleight. Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Scott,
Mr. and Mra. Sam Carey, Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Milestone, Mr. and Mrs.
Lee Watson. Mr. and Mrs. George
Gates, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Merrick,
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Sherwood and
Everett Carkln.
( THE GRANGE
Gold Hill Grange.
Gold Hill Grange member, were
entertained at their meeting on
January 19, by the foreatry depart
ment, when Mr. McReynold. allowed
hla motion picture, "Skyline Trail,"
which Included the country from
Mt. Hood to Crater lake. Thlrty
even membere and eleven Tlatora
were preaent. Eight new membera
recelTed the first and aecond de
grees. At a apeclal meeting January
33 theae membera will be given third
and fourth degrees by the Sam. Val
ley degree team. The committee in
charge nerved doughnut, and coffee.
January aa the Sam. Valley Orange
play. "Mama's Baby Boy," will be
given In the Gold Hill achool gym
nasium. I'pper Rogue Orange
Upper Rogue Grange met January
11 with many membera absent due
to alcltneea and stormy weather.
Talk, by Brother, Fowler and
Conger of Medford were enjoyed dur.
Ing lecture hour. Way. and meana
announced a dance at Rogue Slk.
February 1. Good music. Everyone
welcome.
A play I. to be given by the Orange
and Trail unit Femiary 1 at Rogue
Elk at 8:00 p. m. Those In the cast
are Zflla Tullls. Irene Nye. Irma
Olaw. Waldo Nve. Donald. Vaugna.
Ralph Train and Emery Moore.
Next meeting of the H. r dub
will be January 80 with Sister Violet
Mtsworth. All Orange ladle, are
urged to attend. Also visiting ladles
are welcome.
Orange men are to bring a parcel
of used clothing for a rummage aale
which the ladlea will buy for 10c.
during the lecture hour a leap
year stunt. t the next meeting. Of
ficers are all urged to be on hand
16 mlnutea early next meeting night
to start practicing officers aeatlng
drill.
New "Vet" Named
TTtXAMOOK. Ore.. Jan. H (API
Dr. Mitchell J Smith of Mount
Vernon. Wash., will aucceed the late
Dr. Walter Ferguson a county vet
erinarian, hv order of the Tillamook
county court.
LUGGAGE SPACE
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Baggage room for a trip to Slam, If yon are interested In going to
Siam, is a feature of the new Ford V-8 coupe. This model Ford V-8 is
proving exceptionally popular with travel-minded public, and the young
woman in the picture, who is planning an early drive to Chicago, is
smiling because she has ample space for her entire wardrobe.
SENIOR HIGH WILL
PRESENT GILBERT
OPERA JAN. 25-28
With the rising of the curtain on
the first act at performances of lm
Gilbert and Sullivan light opera.
"Pirates of Penzance," to be present
ed by the senior high school January
35, 37 and 38, foam-capped waves in
brilliant marine colors and a rock
lined cove will come into view or the
audience aa a nautical background
for the sea-roving Penzance pirates.
Painting and designing of the sets
Is being done by Miss Elizabeth
Crlsell, art supervisor for the city
schools and instructor In the high
school, who has been assisted by stu
dents Boys of the manual training
department, under the direction of
Leland Mentzer, are constructing the
sets.
In direct contrast to the vivid col
oring of the sea-scrape In the first
act Is the rather bleak and gray
partially ruined Oothlc chapel in
which the remaining action takes
place. This set. Miss Crlsell stated,
was unusually difficult to do because
of the extreme height of the, walls
and arches of the chapel. Relief Id
the general colorless effect of this
scene la afforded by the delicate
shades to be found In the stained
glass rose windows at the back of
the set.
Mlas Crlsell la a graduate of the
University of California at Los Ang
eles, where she studied various
phases of art. She gained practical
experience by working on play sets
In college drama productions. Cos
tumes for the production are being
made by the home economic depart
ment of the high school, under the
super vision of Miss Maurlne Carroll.
Feminine membera of the cast will
wear modern dress, for, although the
presentation Is a period story. It. It
easily adapted to modern clothes,
according to the directors.
'Musical directors for the opera are
Esther Church Leake. Mlas Ploy
Toung and Wilson Walt, and Ken
neth Scott Woods la directing the
publicity.
First performance Is scheduled as
a matinee Saturday afternoon and
the two evening performances will
take place Monday and Tuesday.
January 37 and 36, all performances
to be In the high achool auditorium.
it
Sway Eliminator"
New Dodge Device
The ride levels tor, which waa an
Interesting Innovation on 1935 Dodge
cant, . now hae an even more inter
esting successor in the "sway elimi
nator." which, mounted on 1936
Dodge models, performs lta functions
with astonlf-hing simplicity, accord
ing to W. W. Allen of the Pierce
Allen Motor Co., local Dodge and
Plymouth dealer.
The Dodge ride levelator constats
of a drop-forged, beat-treated steel
bar, the curved ends of which are
bolted to the horizontal arms of
the right and left shock absorbers.
A perfect leveling effect la achieved
through which the car is kept from
swaying In taking curves at high
speeda and under other driving con
ditions that would tend to cause
chassis and body roll. ,
Being mounted above the level of
the frame and requiring no atten
tion throughout the life of the ear.
the ride levelator bar la located out
of tight, behind the radiator grille.
Nation Needs a Ben
Franklin, Editor Says
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 18 J Pi tt
would b well if the nstlon could lo
cate a man wl'h the "capabilities and
talents" of Benjamin Franklin. Cleud
Ingalls. editor of the Corvallla Oss
ein Times. tr!d the Son. of the
American Revolution her.
Such a man. Install asid. could
"spread the maxims of Industry and
thrift" from which h declared the
nation had deviated. The talk we In
connection with nstlonal thrift wec-k.
Cm ataU mount sji ad. .
IN ABUNDANCE
OREGON
IN 'THE RIVALS'
Before a highly appreciative aud
ience, the University of Oregon play
er, presented Richard Brlnsley Sher
idan'. "The Rivals" at the normal
achool auditorium In Ashland Fri
day evening as part of the program
for the southern Oregon-northern
California drama conference held
there this week-end.
Romantic comedy at lta best, "The
Rivals" 'displayed one pair of lovers
Involved in a series of ludicrous and
complicated situations brought about
by a case of "mistaken identity;"
another pair continually embroiled
In quarrels of misunderstanding and
tearful reconciliations; and perhaps
most outstanding of all, Mrs. Mala
prop. most famous of Sheridan's
characters, from whom has come the
word "malaproplsm," meaning mla
use of worda. Mrs. Malaprop la play
ed by Ottilia Turnbull Seybolt, head
of the division of drama at the Uni
versity of Oregon, and director of
"The Rivals."
Appearing again before familiar
audtences were William Cottrell and
George Francis Smith, former stu
dents of Southern Oregon normal,
frequently appearing In achool pro
ductions. Smooth performancea of even the
most minor parts characterized thj
production against a background of
particularly effective sets designed
by Horace Robinson, of the univer
sity division of drama. Outstanding
characterizatlona were those of Mrs.
Malaprop, Sir Anthony Absolute,
crusty father of Captain Absolute,
the masquerading hero, and Acres,
a country squire woefully In love.
Many Purchase New
1936 Studebakers
The Lewis brothers, owners of the
sawmill at Prospect, left for Portland
last week with B. L. Sanderson to
take delivery of two new 1936 Stude
baker President sedans, purchased
through the Sanderson Motor Co.,
local Studebaker dealer. They Im
mediately left with their families for
Tacoma, Seattle and Everett. Wash.,
to visit with relatives, acordlng to
Mr. Sanderson.
Other recent Studebaker purchasers
are Prank Miller, new studebaker
Dictator aedan; O. W. Long of Ash
land, new Studebaker Dictator cruis
ing aedan: Irwin H. Howe of Trail, a
new Studebaker Dictator aedan, and
Hugh W. Shelley, proprietor of Laurel
camp at Wolf Creek, la the proud
possessor of a new green Studebaker
cruising sedan. Mrs. Clara Palmer
of Ashland haa just purchased her
ninth Studebaker, a President cruis
ing aedan.
Two Studebaker features, the over
drive and the hlllholder, are becom
ing very popular with southern Ore
gon motorists, aocordlng to Mr. Ssn
deraon. '
Be correctly corseted In
an Artist Model by
ethelwyn B. Hoffmann.
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AT TOP STRENGTH
With five new companies Installed
in recently abandoned camps, and
with seversl hundred new men fill
ing up the vacanclea In the old com
panies, the Medford CCO district Is
back at a full strength of aa camps
and about 4.400 men.
The five new companies arrived
during the past week and special
tralna brought replacement to fill
up the old companlea, to the ap
proved strength of 300 men esch.
Co. 1833, Camp Coos . Head, has
moved to Camp Sltkum near Co
qullle. Other recently abandoned
camps occupied Wednesday by new
companies sre Wlmer, occupied by
Co. 4743, which osme here from
Grand Msrala, Minn.; Gasquet, oc
cupied by Co. 709, alao from Grand
Marals; Steamboat, occupied by Oo.
70S from Allen, Minn.; Applegate,
occupied by Co. 3703 from Lutsen.
Minn.
Camp Clear Lake, south of Klam
ath Falls, waa occupied by Co. 3740.
which arrived Friday from Madison.
Neb., with 160 men. Captain Oscar
M. Steele Is commanding officer.
Lieut. Harry F. Rupple la executive,
and Lieut. Eric G. Johnson la camp
surgeon.
BIDS CALLED FOR
TRAIL BUILDING
Call was Issued yesterday for seal
ed proposals on the construction of
a school building ner Trail for dis
trict 74. The bids will be publicly
opened and read In the Elk Creek
school at 0 a. m., February 1.
Plans call for the construction 01
a one-story frame four classroom
building with part basement, the
general contract to lncludo heating,
plumbing, wiring and painting as
shown by the drawings and specifi
cations prepared by Frank C. Clark,
Medford architect.
Plans may be seen at the ofIce
of Mr. Clark or of Peter W. Candor,
school board clerk, at Tralh Bids
must be submitted on forms procur
able from Mr. Clark or Mr. Sandox.
LOCAL PAIR HELD
AS HOI PEEPERS
Two Medford youths, Norman O.
Rosenberg er, 30, and Harold Blng
man, 18, were arraigned In Justice
court yesterday morning and pleaded
guilty to the charge of disorderly
conduct. They were charged with
prowling about the home, and peep
ing through the windows, of Sgt.
William H. Ellenburg of the stste po
lice, at 831 North Riverside.
According to the complslnt, Ellen
burg, discovered the two looking
through a rear window of hla home
at about 11 o'clock Friday night.
Arming himself, he went after the
pair, catching one. while the other
fled. A pistol shot Into the ground
halted the second, and a well-timed
blow put a atop to further resid
ence. The two were lodged In the
city jail all night.
Upon their pleaa of guilty. Jul.tlee
of the Peace William R. Coleman de
ferred sentence until Monday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, stating that he
wanted the parents of the youths
present at the time. Maximum sen
tence for the offense 1. 8500 fine and
a jail term of six months.
Portland Auto Deaths
Since Dec. 1 Totals 14
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 18.4P)
Records showed today that 14 persons
have died as a reault of traffic ac
cident In Portland since the start
of the polio, fiscal year, Deo. 1. Lat
est victims were Mrs. Sarah Campion.
66, and Mra. Lena Hldgln, 78, both of
Portland, who died yeafcerdsy as a re
sult of Injuries Incurred several days
ago.
Flyer Rankin rail.
WASHINGTON. Jan. IS, (API
Til National Aeronautle association
said today that Tex Rankin of Port
land. Or., failed by 8.318 feet In his
effort to break the national altitude
record for light airplane, at Miami.
Fie.. December 34.
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ENJOY DAOS NIGHT
LINCOLN SCHOOL
Dads' night, at the Lincoln school
Friday evening proved one of the
most enjoyable affaira of the kind
ever arranged at the school. The
address of welcome was given by
Mrs. D. P. Newton, president of the
Lincoln School Service club and the
program included community aing
)ng, led by Gertrude Skow. exten
sion specialist In recreation from
Oregon State college; address by Rev.
Fred M. Weatherford. pastor of the
Church of the Nasarene; piano solo.
Mlas Connie Moore; vocal aolo. Miss
LaMurle Beck, accompanied by Miss
Connie Moore; vocal duet, Chloe and
Doris Ellenburg; address by County
School Superintendent C. R. Bow
for $25 A
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you can now own any new
FORD V-8
With greater ease and at lower cost of financing,
you can now buy any type of new Ford V-8 ear
from any Ford dealer. Make your choice from the
fifteen handsome Ford V-8 body styles, deposit the
usual low down payment and then pay the balance
at $25 a month which covers everything.
The advantages of this plan are many.
It enables you to own and drive a new Ford V-8
without strain on either your capital or income. Your
present car in trade will probably cover the down
payment.
It brings you lower credit cost only 6 per cent
for twelve months or Vi per cent per month for
longer periods on the original unpaid balance and
insurance.
It gives you new snd broader insurance coverage
at regular Conference rates.
And best of all, it is an investment In real automo
$
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See the New 1936 FORD Now On Display
C. E. GATES AUTO CO.
Sixth and Riverside
man;; eount of the daddlea, with
Mra. Russell's room winning the
prise; Auld Lang Syne by the as
sembly. A bounteous turkey dinner witto
pumpkin pie and whipped cream as
dessert waa served to a crowded
dining room.
Muslo during the evening waa fur
nished by the high school orches
tra. 1
Mill City Battles
'Ghost Town Threat
MTLL CITY. Ore., Jan. 18. (TV
Determined that this little commun
ity shall not be known aa the "ghost
town' resident of Mill City aubacrLb
ed more than 10.000 plus labor to
wards creation of a cooperative saw
mill here.
Plana call for construction of a new
mill, purchasing necessary equipment
from the former Hammond holdings
still held here. Considerable timber
already on the ground can be pur
chased at a reasonable figure.
with usual low
AND VP. P. 0. B. Detroit.
if an tin. extra. A U body typtt
MOTOR GO MP ANY
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L MEET OE
MEDFORD CREDIT
A Urge attendance of stockholders
and others Interested In sgrtculture
and co-operative credit is expected at
the second snnual meeting of the
Medford Production Credit associa
tion to be held at 10 a. m. tomorrow
In the Jackson county court house
auditorium. The public la Invited.
The agenda Includes varloua yearly
reports, addresses by visiting speak
ers and the election of two dlrectora
whose terma are expiring. Offlcera
are to be elected at the directors'
meeting to follow the meeting of
MONTH
down-payment
bile value. At this low cost you obtain V-8 cylinder
performance, tine-car quality, big-car roominess and
Ford economy.
See your Ford dealer today. Let him demonstrate
the car of your choice and explain these new plans.
NEW UC0 6 FINANCE PLANS
These plans are mad available hy th Universal Credit
Company through all rord dealers.
Time payments need not exceed 12(1 pe' month. If yonr
down payment 1. larger, even lower monthly payment,
may b arranged.
1 Plan at Financing. Total Flnanc mat I. only
H per rent monthly on original unpaid balanoe and
tmurance. ("( for twelve months.)
Insurance against fir and theft, with SM deductible
collision and protection again any other accidental
physical damage to yonr car. Broad form at regular
Conference rate..
Standard acctstory group, Including bumptn and
have Safety Glau throughout at no
stockholders. The meeting Is ex
peeled to Isst most of the dsy. aa
afternoon session to b bald after
lunch.
Officers are D. Brophy. presi
dent; Ben Hilton, Greats Pass, vice
president; and Luther J. Deuel. aeo-retary-treasurer.
Directors w h o s
terms are expiring are Jesse Clinton
of Coos county snd Clarence Zuro.
wslt of Curry county,
City Offlrlal "Nicked"
PORTLAND. Ore., Jsn. 18. (AP)
City Commissioner Besn's dog cost
him 81.33 all because of a recent
dog quarantine ordinance for which
the commissioner himself voted. Th
dog escaped the Bean premises and
was located at the pound maintain
ed by the Oregon Humane Society.
Th commissioner raised the neces
sary "ball."
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Annual States Dinner will be bald
In the First M. E. church, January 19.
Reserr your ticket. Tel. 774-J-l.
Dse Mall Trlbuns wsnt sds.
additional cost
Phone 141
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