HrEDFOUT) rATL TRTBTTNT:. frTDFORT). OTfF.0077. M(TNT)"AY. .TAXTTA'RY 27. 1936.
CIVIL SERVICE AID
BY CHIEF ELLIOT!
Civil tervice Tor Mediord firemen
today bad the unqualified endorse
ment of chief Roy Elliott under
whom the local department has come
to be recogntred m one of the most
efficient organizations In the north
west. Whether or not the Medford fUe
department should be placed under
civil service will be decided at the
special state election Friday. Thh.
question will be covered by a separate
ballot and Chief Elliott today urged
all citizens of the city to vote Myea."
Mr. Elliott asked that the local bal
lot be not confused with th state
ballot which covers four state-wide
Issues. He requested that citizens
planning, to vote "no" on the atate
questions be careful to segregate wit
local ballot.
The fire chief pleaded that Medfora
resident approve civil service as a
matter of economy and emciency.
emphasising that it is the city that
would benefit.
"Civil service has reduced fire in
surance rates wherever it has been
put into effect," Chief Elliott said.
"When the entire personnel of the
fire department goes under civil serv
ice, 40 points of demerits are taken
from the total point which are as
sessed against the community by the
insurance rating bureau. When It i
understood that only 120 points of
demerit taken away from a city au
tomatically results in a 2 percent re
duction In insurance rates, it can
readily be seen that the insurance
companies prescribe civil service ab
an asset to the fire department and
to the community.
With 40 points of demerits elimin
ated through civil service. It wouia
be necessary to remove only 80 more
to procure a 3 percent reduction in
fire insuranco rates for Medford, the
chief pointed out, adding that other
means can be utilized to effect re
moval of the remaining 80 demerit
points.
Mr. Elliott explained how demerits
can be eliminated by pointing to the
fire department's demolition of almost
100 old, delapldated buildings In Med
ford during the past few years. The
old structures, he said, had be
come fire hazards and when they were
demolished demerits placed against
the city by the Insurance rating bu
reau were eliminated. This work, Uc
added, Is continuing.
Demerits also are eliminated on the
basis of the amount of inspection and
fire prevention carried on, the chief
aald. In his 1035 report to the city
council Mr. Elliott stated he had made
336 personal Inspections of buildings
and property during the year, with
recommendations for the removal of
fire hazards.
All schools were thoroughly Inspect
ed during the year and fire drills
held at each Institution, his report
showed. Ho stated that every grado
school can be emptied In less than one
minute and the high scuool in 70 sec
onds. This efficiency, he pointed out,
protect the children and benefits
the parents by removing a source of
anxiety.
"The fire department and the
schools work In close cooperation at
all times, for it is realized that pro
tection of the children's lives la a
paramount duty," Chief Elliott aald.
"We want the parents to know alao
that when their children are in school
they are safe."
Mr, Elliott emphasized that while
civil service will bring material bene
fits to the city, it will not coat the
community a cent, bhould the meas
ure be approved, he explained, a local
civil service board of three members
would be appointed to serve without
compensation. The board would ex
amine applicants for Jobs with the
fire department and forward the ex
amination papers to state headquar
ters for grading. The most qualified
man would get the Job. he stressed.
Similarly, he said, under civil serv
ice no fireman could be discharged
without cause. Should a man be
deemed Incompetent, negligent or In
efficient, charges would be placed
against him and a hearing held dur
ing which the accused would be given
a chance to present his case. If the
charges were sustained, the employe
would be removed but, the chief em
phasized, he could not be discharged
ftlmply through the whim of some
one In authority.
"There Is much to be said In favoi
of civil service for Medford firemen;
there Is nothing that can be said
Against It;" Mr. Elliott declared. "1
trust that the good people of the cl'.y
will vote In favor of it."
Howard School
Unit Will Meet
The Howard school economic unit
will meet at the home of Mrs. M. J.
awing. January 31 to complete guide
patterns. A pot -luck luncheon will be
enjoyed and all ladies of the dtMrict
nre urged to attend.
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GEOROE CONA. at 78. Is a Gul
liver adventuring dally In L11
llputla. He is a miniature furni
ture maker and In his small San
Francisco shop he turns out auth
entic models of Chippendale
ehalrs, Duncan Phyfe tables and
Heppelwhtte buffets, all In dimin
utive proportions. Every detail Is
reproduced, even to the lining of
woodwork in chests and drawers.
Sons learned the art in England
out turned his hobby Into a busi
ness here 15 years ago. His fingers
ire Just as nimble as ever. Tiny
taws, planes and Knives are uaea
to create such things as chairs tlu-
ilze of thimbles. Nails of almost
microscopic size hold the wooden
pieces together.
Tomorrow r pi ner vt rinwr
ROSS
DIES FROM STROKE
Mrs. Harriet K. Norcroaa, realdent
of aoiitbern Oregon for almost 30
years, died yeaterday noon at her
home, 398 Beach atreet, Aahland. She
waa atrlcken two weeks ago with an
apoplectic atroke.
Funeral aervlces will ba held at 3
o'clock tomorrow afternoon In the
Dodge chapel, Anhlnnd.
Mra. Norcroaa la survived by her
daughter, Mlaa Alia Norcroaa, who
teaches school 111 Phoenix.
For many years Mra. Norcroaa lived
with her husband and daughter In
Central Point. The family moved to
Ashland a few years ago. Mr. Norcroaa
died a year and a half ago.
The family haa numeroua frlende In
Central Point and Medford who were
allocked to learn of the paaslng of
Mra. Norcroaa.
Mark Of Christian
Rev. Dawes' Topic
In Sunday Sermon
Rev. W. A. Dawea had for hie theme
Sunday morning at the Flrat Baptlat
church. "The Mark of a Mature
Christian," baaed on the loth chapter
of Homana. He Hated unity of pur
poae, unity In the thought that per
tains to the work of Christ, unity In
prayer, and pnrpoae of the church to
glorify God.
The evening aubect was "Trans
forming power of tile Cross."
He gave many examples of Uvea
changed by the power of the Crosa.
The choir under direction of Mra.
John R. Knight aang In the morning.
"The Shepherd Psalm." by Thomas
In the evening. "Oreat Is the l,ord."
by Shawker. Mlaa Eleanor Curry was
also a soloist.
Missionary Rally
At Baptist Church
The Mid-year Mtaiionary Rally of
the Rogue River Baptist association
will be held Tuesday at the Baptist
church. There will be three sessions
10 a.m., a p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Mra. Rlchardaon. missionary from
Burma, will n. main apeak.r.
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MARRIED LIFE
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One hundred years of married life
will be celebrated February 4 at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Burleson
in Phoenix.
On that day Mr. and Mrs. Burleson
will observe their golden wedding on
nlversary. They will be Joined In the
celebration by two daughters and
their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Hemy
Ruch, 325 Crater Lake avenue, Med
ford, and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Rhoads
of Klamath Palls, each of whom will
observe a silver wedding anniversary.
The silver wedding anniversaries of
th daughters and their husbands do
not fall on February 4 but thoy do
fall in this year and because of that
It waa decided to have a Joint cele
bration at the home of the parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Rhoads were married'
26 years on January 1 of this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Ruch will have been
married 35 years on next July 13.
Open house will be observed at the
Burleson home all day February 4 and
It Is planned to have present as many
friends and relatives as possible. Re
freshments will be served during thj
day and the celebration will culmin
ate with a dinner for relattves and
Intimate frlonds. The Burlcsons are In
their early seventies.
The Burleaons have four children:
Mrs. Ruch, Mrs. Rhoads, Mrs. Wesley
Coffeen of Medford and Robert Burle
son of Portland.
Mr. and Mrs. Ruch have four chil
dren: Bob, Freddie, Mrs. Mae Calhoun,
who Uvea In Idaho, and Mrs. Bulu
Squire of Medford. Mrs. Ruch haa a
son by a previous marriage. Ray Snow
Burleson, who was adopted by her
parents and who now resides in Cali
fornia. Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun have three
children. Mr. and Mrs. Squire have
one child and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Snow
Burleson have tne.
Mr. and Mrs. Rhoads have eight
children, Mr. and Mrs. Coffeen have
three and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burle
son have three, all of whom are mar
ried and havo six children.
So that Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Burle
son, on their golden wedding anniver
sary, will have four children, 11
granchlldren and 11 great-grandchildren
to offer felicitations. There are
other relatives, Including nieces and
nephews, most of whom live in the
mid-west. One niece, Mrs. Effle Nel
son, resides at Crater lake national
park.
"We expect to have a grand cele
bration and hope all our friends will
call during the day," Mrs. Ruch said.
GILLETTE FACES
Virgil O. OlUetto, former secretary
of the local Eagles' lodge, charged
with larceny by embezzlement of
lodge funds, Is scheduled to appear
before Circuit Judge H. D. Norton
tomorrow morning.
Gillette, will enter a plea of gul'ty,
according to District Attorney Oeorge
A. Codding. Friends have stated he
will ask a parole from the court.
Sentence may or may not be passed
tomorrow morning. Under Oregon
law. 48 hours must elapse between
the time or entering a guilty plea,
and passing sentence. The defendant
may wnlve this right.
Gillette. In a complaint signed by
William Peck, as a peace officer, is
specifically charged with .the lar
ceny by embezzlement of 200, The
am nor I tie allege the dericlt totals
il0O. after a 700 credit claimed by
OUtette Is allowed.
OU let te is well-known in this city.
His last employment was aa a re
frigerator engineer at the Medford
Ice and Storage company. He pre
viously engaged In the mercantile
and restnurnnt business here. He la
about 30 years or age.
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Forecasts
Medford and vicinity: Unsettled
with light rain tonight and Tuesday;
little change in temperature.
Oregon: Unsettled tonight and
Tuesday: light rain, probably snow
over mountains: little change In
temperature.
Local Data
Temperature a year ago today:
highest 47; lowest 33.
Total monthly precipitation, 6 07
inches; excess for the month, 4.3d
inches.
Total precipitation since Septem
ber 1, 1936, 15.66 Inches: execaa for
the season 3.83 Inches.
Relative humidity at 6 p. m. yes
terday 01 per cent; 6 a. m today,
100 per cent.
Tomorrow: sunrise 7:28 a, m.; sun
set 6:21 p. m.
Observation Taken at 6 A. M.,
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SIX MEMBERS OF
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years: Ronald Ransom, of Georgia,
term of 6 years; John K. McKee, of
Ohio, chief of the examining division
of the Reconstruction Finance cor
poration, terms of 10 years, and
Ralph W. Morrison, of San Antonio,
Texas, terms of 2 years.
Eccles waa not designated In the
nominations to head the board, but
hia name topped the list submitted
by the President and the chief exe
cutive had said previously he would
be the chairman. He was appointed
for a term of 4 years.
One other member to represent
agriculture remains to be appointed.
The new board. Including only two
of the present board of six, takes of
fice February 1.
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"Excuses" Given
By Weaklings Is
Evangelist Word
Rev. M. E. Lewis, engineer-evangelist,
yesterday at the Free Methodist
church, covered the first half of a
two week's run. In the morning ne
spoke on "excuses." They are "offered
only by the weak," he said. In the
afternoon he spoke on "the reckles
run." Men are led on by desires.
These deslrea determine the - course
of life whether for good or bad. The
advantnge of following good desires
are many, he said, and quoted a writer
as saying. "In 1020 we threw our soul
away, today It's our body."
In the evening speaking on "single
teachers," he cited the Apostle Paul
as an example of one, who fixing bis
Interest on "one thing I do," became
a living testtmony of the value of
such a purpose.
Services will continue every nignt
this week except Saturday. Tuesday
night he will relate hla life story
"From the throttle to the pulpit."
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BEN ALI TEMPLE
ELECTS JANSEN
NEW POTENTATE
SACRAMENTO. Jan. IS. (8pl.)
Walter K. Jansen of Lincoln. Placer
county. Is the new potentate of Ben
All Temple of the Mystic Shrine
which has headquarters In Sacramen-
Walter Q. Jansen
to and Jurisdiction over the counties
of Northern California and a portion
of the San Joaquin valley.
Jansen, one of the youngest poten
tates of Shrlnedom, was advanced
from the office of chief rabban at the
annual election of offlcera held Tues
day evening. January I4th.
The outgoing potentate Is Fred J.
Johns of Sacramento.
The other offlcera elected are E. W.
Lewis, chief rabban: H. J. McClatchy.
assistant rabban: Dr. W. H. Pope,
high priest and prophet; J. W. 8.
Butler, Oriental guide: E. P. Huston,
treasurer and George C. Jackson, rec
order. Jackson, who already- has served
two terms, la the youngest recorder In
Shrlnedom.
Among the new appolntllve officers
for the year are C. E. Miller, first
ceremonial master; H. J. McCurry,
second ceremonial master, and Robert
8. Hlrsch, captain of the guard.
The new potentate Is & native of
Lincoln, where he engages in the
grain business.
Jansen Is a charter member of Ben
All Temple, but became a Shrine
noble before the Sacramento temple
was organized, when he joined Islam
Temple of San Francisco. He Is a
member of Gold Hill Lodge No. 32,
F. and A. M., and la a past master,
having served three terms. He Is a
member of Delta chapter, Auburn
Commandry and the Sacramento Con
sistory, and is a past president of the
Lincoln Rotary club.
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Phoenix
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clerk: Dalene Wright. Inner sentinel
The remaining offlcera will be In-
ftt.ll.w1 la.hriti.rv 1.
Joe Standard, Portland, waa a
gueat last week-end ot hla motber,
Dr. Suale V. Standard.
Hp nM Mr. Rprt AMnrllff SIltr-
talned at a, dinner party Wednesday
for Mr. and Mrs. Frank uenser. m
honor of Mrs. Densers birthday.
Miu fltiunna Berkley la able to
be about after being confined to
her home with measles the past two
weeks. .
Thtmhl. rlnh m.t Frtd&v at the
r. n r...., hmn. with Mra. Cora
Chandler asalatant hostesa. Officers
for 1939 were elected as follows: Cora
nh.nHl.r. nrHlrimt: Florence Drake.
vice-president: secretary, Elva Bris
coe; Enid Caater, treaaurer. finance
wmmlttM! I.tutan Coleman. Mabel
Stancllffe. Nettle Hallcroft.
The Olrl scouts met Monday a.i
the school, the flrat meeting since
t.hi. holMava. The trooD now hss
two lleutensnts, Orayce Garrison and
Mary Loucka.
A apeclal all-day meeting of the
it v.yn.lnn unit la scheduled
for Thursday at the Presbyterian
church. Advsnce work on the guide
pattern, and new uses or same vm
v.. Hmimtratd bv Mra. Imogene
Smith. A covered dish luncheon Is
plsnned.
A group of friends surprised Mr.
and Mra. Vance Wolgamott at their
home January 17. Present were Mr.
and Mra. Victor Mason, Mr. and
Mra. Henry Mason, Mr. ana sar
Frsnk Parke. Mr. and Mra. Al Floyd.
Mr. nrt Mra. Clarence Holmes. Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Wolgamott and
Mlaa Bertha Haymon.
Mra. Ethel Hockeramlth, Mrs. Flor
ence Drake and Mrs. Olive Floyd
attended the dramatic conference
B. A.hlanH .11 rlnv Januarv 18. "The
Rivals," presented by the University
plsyera, and "Canaiaa, given 03
Normal group, were enjoyed very
much by the Phoenix delegates.
A benefit card party Is being
Hn at. th Granze hall Thursday
evening, at 8 o'clock, sponsored by
the Home Extension unit for the
purpose of sending a delegate to the
home makers' conference, to be held
In early February In Corvallla.
Tn.urH. rlnh members met
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Mabel Quackenbuah. A plenti
ful dinner was served at 1 ocioca.
fnllnw. hv nrcaentatlon of mlscel-
laneoua gifts to the hostesa, Mrs.
Qusckenbush. Hostesses for the next
meeting to be held February 13 at
the Engle hall, are Elva Briscoe and
Jessie Berkley. A card party Is to
be given the evening of the 13th.
with the following hosteases: Cor
nelia Barnea, Hazel Bishop,. Edna
Bourne ana Bertns uoDieign.
GOLD HILL HEALTH
GROUP PLANS PARTY
OOLD HILL, Jan. 27. (SpU The
Gold Hill division of the Jackson
County Health association will hold
a community party in the school
grymnaslum Wednesday evening. The
public Is cordially Invited. Admis
sion will be a pound of staple iood.
or Jar of vegetables suitable for
soup, to be used for school lunches.
A good program and a gcod time Is
assured,
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has beens and the third are political
non-descrlpta who Join their forces
with either party which they think
can be controlled to their benefit."
Reelection of President Roosevelt
was considered "more certain than
ever" by Speaker Byrns. He criticized
Smith for falling to assert what he
would have done had he been presi
dent.
Says Smith Vulnerable
Representative Bankhead of Ala
bama, who heads the party fotces in
debate, aald Smith's "personal record
and official record make him very
vulnerable.
"In the 192S presidential race and
as governor of New York he advocated
social changes and now he calls them
socialistic and communistic."
While President Roosevelt remained
silent, political leaders were seeking
to reckon the campaign significance
of Smith's projected "walk" If the
Democratic convention endorses the
administration as expected.
Liberty league headquarters re
ported a rush of commendatory let
ters. Telegrams covered the desk of
Stephen A. Early, a secretary of the
president, but he would not divulge
their contents.
The Saturday speech, Byrns aald.
did not match up at all with the 1028
campaign of the "happy warrior."
Address Leaves Doubt
He said It was a "sore disappoint
ment" and "left the people wholly in
doubt as to what he would have done
had he been elected, as he wanted to
be."
With reference to Smith's admoni
tion to congress members to observe
their oaths to uphold the constitu
tion, Byrns said: "I don't think he
has any business telling us what our
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