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PAflE FOTTR MEDFORD MAIL TftTBUXE. M"EDFOIlD. OREGON. FRTDAY. FEBRTART 7. 1936. MOUNTAINEER, 1 07 TAKE WIFE IF Society and Clubs By JANKT WRAY SMITH JENKINS, Ky (UP) The matri mony bee still busses in the ear o! Uncle Jerry Oombi, 107 year old, who claims to be the oldest man In Kentucky. Uncle Jerry, whose firat wife died everal years ago at the age of 07. has laid down some exacting stand ard that hla second wife, if he can find her, must meet. She must be young, good looking. good worker But let Uncle Jerry tell you. "Now, the woman of my choice must be plump, handsome, and , hard worker. She must be willing to help me share the blessings that ought to come to me In old age. "In turn I promise to make that woman's life happy. I'm an eaay going man, always looking on the . brighter aide of lire. I'm affection' ate; I'm sincere; I'll do my part and more. In turn, the girl of that description gets all my money and property at my death." There have been some applicants since Uncle Jerry decided to re marry. He owns many acres of land along Troublesome creek In Knott county that are said to be rich In minerals. He has a comfortable in come. It's the frenh mountain air find plenty of proper exercise that has carried Uncle Jerry past the century mark, he will tell you. He eats end drinks moderately. "I never worry about anything," be says. One day Uncle Jerry walked 10 miles to the home of his oldest son, John' now 80. He walked back, too, over Icy roads. Not so many years ago. Uncle Jerry was considered a crack shot with his squirrel gun. He etui can shoot accurately. STYLES - .VIEWED Oak Grove C lub Entertained Wednesday Mrs. A. Brewold waa hostess to the Oak Orove Neighborhood club at her home on the Jacksonville highway Wednesday afernoon. As In previous years, spring meetings will be con ducted along the lines of a garden club. President Lela Shores asKeo members to bring a list of plants and shrubs of which they have an over supply to tbe next meeting and change with other members. Refreshments were served by the hostess following the business session. Next meeting Is announced for Feb ruary 10 at the home of Mrs. .A Waldron. Officers Donee Tonight at Hotel Members of the local army set and their ladles, together with a large number of civilian guests, will be en tertained this evening by the Officers' club at a no-host dance at the Hotel Med ford, one of the outstanding so clal events of the week. Arrangements are being made by Lieut. Wlllnm H. Drlscoll, Lieut. Hoy Craft and Lieut, Robert W. King. Dancing Is to be from 9 to 1. College Women To Meet Tomorrow Mrs. Myron Root will be hostess to ladles of the Rogue River valley col lege Women's club at her home, 15 Summit avenue, tomorrow afternoon, this being the February meotlng. Mrs. R. 8. Peterson will discuss modern poets during the afternoon's program. Mrs. Laura West Is acting as social chairman. Mrs. Dcnlfcon Hostess WedncMlnv Mrs. John Oenlson was hostess to her bridge club at her home Wednes day afternoon for a dessert luncheon. During the playing that followed luncheon, scoring prizes were won by Mrs. William Gates and Mrs. J. A. Anstey. .Meeting TUie Changed by CI lib Announcement Is made that the Travel Study club will meet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walter Frazer Brown, 1022 West Eleventh street, Instead of with Mrs. A. J. Hanby as previously announced. Outstanding styles for spring and ummer are being Inspected this week In Ban Franclaca by John Moffat, general manager of Mann's Department store, assisted by Mrs. Jo Rostel and Dan Wataon. Mer chandise selected In the southern state Is already arriving at Mann's and hundred of Rogue River valley patrons are anticipating the oppor tunity to view additional fascinating giew fashions. Women's dresses, coats and suits are being ordered by Mrs; Rostel, whoso many, yesrs' experlenns In buying and . selling ready-to-wear nave thoroughly acquainted her with correct styles for all types and fig tires. Accessories, Including bugs, gloves and other articles will alio be selects) by Mr. Moffntt and Mrs. Hostel. Dan Watson, manager of Mann's men's department. Is In charge of purchasing smart apparel for south ern Oregon's male population. Mann's buyers are expected to remain In Snn Francisco until some time next week. Building Permits Building permits Issued during the past wefk tot.nl ftU460. The largest permit was granted to L. J. Adams, 408 J street, who will build a house and parage at a cost nf 11000. Other permits went to Frank Fori, 130 North Oakrtale, to remodel at a Cost of 300. Only $100 of that amount ww for actual construction, the rest going for equipment, Perl nld. Maybelle Bechtol, 375 South Cen tral street, was granted a permit to remodel apartment at a cont of 180, and J. M. BRker, 331 Kennet street, was granted a permit to re model the rrainVnre there at a cost Of 200. Use Mntt Tribune want ads SEEN BY KRAFT !E Normal Ntudrnts To Dance Tonight Attention of students at the South em Oregon Normal school is today centered ol the Leap Year dance ar ranged for this evening In the school auditorium at Ashland. Special en tertainment features have been ar ranged In view of the Leap Year mo tif, and women students will act as escorts. A large number of former studeuts of the school In this city are planning to drive to the dance, moat of them finding It enjoyable to keep up con tact with the school. (Continued Frura Page One.) will be supervising manager of the Central Point plant, Mr. Parlctt said. He will divide his time among ,the throe factories. An experienced Kraft cheese maker will be foreman of the local plnnt. - For Outside Markets "As soon as wo can get sufficient milk, wo plnn to operate on two full time shift," Mr. Parlctt asserted. The Central Point pant will pro duce bulk American cheese not alone for the local market but more espe cially for San Francisco and Los An geles, Mr. Pnrtott stated. The pro duct will bo known as "Kraft Elk horn" cheese. The company will collect the milk at the farms wherover required, de ducting only A cents for each 10-gal Inn can for delivery charges. Mr. Par lctt related. Those who prefer may make their own dell verity at the plant, he added. To Remit If y fl round The plnnt Is being remodeled and equipped with machinery. Five 800 gallnn tanks have bwn Installed, the Ice machines and cooling rooms are being remodeled and a new boiler I being set up, Mr. Parlctt said, Un loading platforms are to be built ' around the plant. This Is Mie only factory Kraft has In southern Oregon. As soon as the remodeling Is completed, the plant will be open for public Inspection Mr. Parlctt snld. The grounds are to be beautified with flowers and shrubs. Chreso front the local factory will not be rendy for the market before March I. he staled Hull , ' ' ill- Prosperity in Ilie malum 4k We would consider it imo of I tin grrutrnl lU'hlovc nieiitu this timik rntiM altiiln the equipping of every boy and girl In thl community ilh Sav ing Account. V lien they nppriir nt our dcpolt windows, we know tliry linve Ix-rome "f lirift con frinim" and are learning how to save money care fully ii ml to upend it windy. The great nrmy of "Thriftrm" the I'. S. Niilinnnl lias bliilt up now number" out .10.1100, hoe Hav ing total approximately $30,000,000. How' that for building prosperity? iror! T. I'rr). Mmmitrr. Imlgtit !.. Ilmicliliin, .!. Mr. MMlforI IlrauHi United Stntvs National Hank Urad (Affirm, torltand, Ormgon mfmrfr irnrmi nrroT ismorr roarmMTin Pythlans Plan Card Party Tuesday Tuesday afternoon Is the time se lected by Pythian Sisters for a card party in the club rooms. Playing win start at 3 o'clock at tables of contract and suction. Refreshments will be served to the guests. Hostesses for the afternoon will be Mesdames Swartz, Reed and Barne burg, who, with the club, extend a cordial Invitation to the public. llHrdii.ms Here From CorvalllK. In Med ford today are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hartman of Corvallis. Mr. Hart man was called here by busi ness, and the couple expect to see old friends while In the city. Mrs Hartman will be remembered as Mian Marie Fobs, associated with the Val ley school for some time previous to her marriage. Aid Society Plans Campaign Mrs. A. O. Pedcrson was hosucsa at largely attended meeting of the Ladles' Aid society of Zlon Lutheran church Thursday afternoon, at which time members planned to co-operate with a national movement of women in the church for a building up of church membership. Howard I n It Pofttpones Parly The card party annuonoed for to night by the ladles' extension unit of the Howard district has been post poned, due to a hiwy schedule, and will be held some time In the near future. A definite date will be an nounced Inter, ' Club Meeting Thursday Evening Mrs. Carrie Chase will be hostess to the Carnation dub at the home of Mrs. Ida Haller. 433 West Plum street. : next Thursday evening. All members re timed to 'attend. FIRST CANDIDATES IN CLERK'S OFFICE FILE DECLARATION (Continued iou page on,.) Fashion Designers Slit New Evening Skirts Deep started to simmer, and there has been considerable political thinking and plotting among both democratic ond republican war horses. County Treasurer A. C. Walker, and District Attorney George A. Codding, have announced they would seek re election, and are expected to formally file soon. Ralph G- Jennings, former aherlff, has been reported as a demo cratic candidate for county commis sioner. Ralph E. Sweeney of this city, long connected with Med ford banking In stitutions, Is being urged to seek the democratic nomination for county treasurer. Sweeney la Teported as still pondering the decision. Sweeney Is well known and has been a resi dent of the county for close to 25 , years. , I A number of lawyers of the repub lican faith are mentioned for district i attorney Including Attorneys William McAllister, Kenneth Denrnan and 1 Don R. Newbury. Friends of At tor- I ney McAllister say he has a hanker- I lng to go to the legislature. Attorney 1 Wllllnm Brlggs of Ashland, who re ceived the republican nomination In 1932, U also reported at a possible candidate. The democratic forces have girded their loins to put a full county ticket In the field. Oeorge Porter, mayor of Med ford is mentioned as a possible republican candidate for the state senate, pro viding State Senator George Dunn of Aahland, veteran southern Oregon aolon, and a legislative balance wheel, does not seek re-election. Other county officers to be nomi nated at the May primary are asses sor, clerk, and school superintendent. Under Oregon law. tbe school super intendence Is on a non-partisan basis and without political party affilia tion. Assessor J. B. (BUn) Coleman lr expected to seek re-nomlnatlon on the republican ticket, as are County Clerk George R. Carter, and School Superintendent C. R. Bowman. Guy R. Tex of Central Point, city dork and former postmaster of that city, has been mentioned aa a pos sible republican candidate for the clerkship. , Arthur A. Winters tbe nationally known food expert .who has been working at our plant during the past week has brought with him new Ideas from all over the world. He has worked in all foreign countries as well as America and has spent the week training our workmen in new mctthods and formulas. CARAMEL NUT COOKIES are one of the many items introduced by Mr. Winters and will be sold tomorrow at the special introductory price of 5c DOZEN This is an unusual cookie, moist, chewy and full fla vored, which will bring you back for more. Next Week Is Valentine Week and all through the week we will feature Valentin cakes specially decorated from 7Bo up . . . fanuy Valentine pastries 3 for 10c .. . Valentine butter cookies decorated In two sizes in Valentine col ors for 15o and 25c dozen. Place your orders e.irly. We will have n comploto assortment of these Val entine speoials on sale tomorrow. By ADELAIDE KKKR. AtiMM'lated ,Jrens Forrlgn Maff. PARIS, Feb. 7. (AP) Deeply spilt evening skirt appeared In the fash ion showings today, giving another new angle to the spring styles which have already displayed wide varla tions. Numerous long-sleeved dinner frocks were slashed once to the kneellne In the front or back, or cut up the iron. In a deep, narrow vee. Black satin evening gowns bal long trained skirts slit to the waist line In front, revealing black satin trousers underneath. Sheer black tulle gowns were worn over a foundation slip which was a foot shorter than the outer rtclrt. Afternoon gowns were made of powder-blue, creamy-beige or pearl gray crepe designed with big five- eighth length sleeves, draped bodices ar1 full bias skirts. Likewise, many afternoon ensembles combined a dress and Jacket of two-colored Chi nese prints. Pastel linens made dashing sport frocks and were matched with fitted Jackets. Short coats of blue, rose and suede added other colorful nots to the new styles. White yarn cross-stitch-ing trimmed numerous sport dresses Many brilliantly flowered wool cashmeres were used to make evening gowns and blouses. TO The young people of the Presbyte rian church will observe Young teo pLe's day by conducting a worship service Sunday evening at .7:30. The theme of the servloe Is: "The Church. the Pathway to a. New World." Ar thur Clark, president of the Young People's society, will preside. The following talks will be given: "What Do We Mean by a New World." Maxlne Gunette; "Ourselves and Oth ers." Mary Louise McElhose: "Co- Workers with God," Dolph Janes. Harriet White will give a reading "God Is Working His Purpose Out." Arthur Clark and Sheldon Walter will sing "Now the Day Is Over," and Chloe McElhose will play a piano solo. Young people of the church will appreciate the attendance of their friends and those Interested In young peoples work at this service. D.E, Hartman Opens Jacksonville Club The historic town of Jacksonville will be the scene of unusual activity Saturday night when the Jacksonville Club opens under the management of D. E. Hartman. well-known valley resident. Mr. Hartman's new place of enter tainment has been attractively decor ated and the floor Is In good condl- j tlon for dancing. A five-piece orches- i tra has been engsged for the opening t night, lunches will be featured at ' the Jacksonville Club which will also ; serve beer. ' DO ORDINARY CREAMS Irritate your skin? Then use Quick Facial Only obtainable from Facials, Ltd., Dept 501 Taft Bldg., Hollywood, Calif. $1 8-oz. size mailed post paid in U. S. A. Pats Fine Howard E. Gibson, a native of Nebraska, waa this morning fined 10 In city court on his plea of guilty to a charge of being drunk In s public place. We Pay Top Prices for OLD GOLD w ME0F0H0 OBt quality Jewelry honestly priced If the Boy Friend Is Cooling Off Wara- Him Up With a Valentine SWEM'S Valentine and tMft Shop Ask for S. and H. Green Saving Stamps... Premium Parlor in Our Store! If TOMORROW When You Shop at the M. M. DEPARTMENT STORE PLAIN CREPES DRESSES We Mill hate one final t rack or these hettrr winter dresses In plain colors that ure he) 1 1 ug Siiturdav only, your choice $1095 SILK DRESSES $395 This (.mall lot of broken sized dresses 1m silk and wools, will nil be sold .siitnrdny nt $3.!VI. No approvals, no refunds mid no exchanges. Spring Dresses $795 This lot of irliiff llk dresses, In flornl prints, beautiful ttyln and m allmlng for .spring. They ore really worth sec In jt and owning. A nice as sortment In all s-lzcs. Speckle Tweeds 39c per yd. This Is a loose woven cloth for sports dresses and siilt. 3fl Inches wide. Silk Linens The new material for spring and we hnve It In a gorgeous array. This new clot Ii Is non-crush nhle and cool. 39 Inches wide. Only t 89c yard SYLVIAKNXT CLOTS TlH material resembles a knit falnV. but will neither nt retch non shrink. This Is an ever popu lar clot h and the new spring colors urge you to start your spring sew I n g now. 39 Inches wide. Yard 89c Cotton Dunbar 39c per yd. This Is a Sanforized shrunk cloth In both plain ond prints for ninny uses for the home drpss maker. 3fi Inches wide. SPRING SUITS Suits are very much In vogue for this spring. In this group of new spring stills you will find everything In new weaves, novelty styles. ome tailored short Jackets, some flares and some with the longer coats. $16.75 to$24.50 Spring Millinery $1.98 to $3.98 The soft spring felts and the early straws In attractive stjles. An Interesting display. MEN'S WEAR There are a few winter things left In the men's department on which we are offering thee spe cial prices for this Saturday: J3.JW Men's Wool Sweaters $3.fi8 1.00 Men's Dress Shirts. 1.29 Me'i's press Shirts. .98 '.lo.no Men's Oregon rity Pure Wool Overcoat 8.93 A Prints Genuine 81 new prints. Novelty colors . Genuine 80 square bright 4 Q. I U Women's Slips Ouaranteed rip proof. Ray. gg on, taffeta. Loomcraft brandwOC Women's Dresses Home dresses in nttractive styles made of 80 sq. print. Fust colors, 'nil sizes. Q Q Betty Brooks Brand wOC " Women' Berkshire Hosiery Guaranteed full fashioned and ringless. New spring shaded. Service and "7Q chiffon IOC lljlWM) I III Children's Dresses 59c Sites 3 to 12. Fust color prints Boy' Shirts Fast color cheviot. Sizes 6 to 14 49c Curtain Material New patterns for spring 4 g ln Carioca net 12c and I OC Women's Comfort Shoes New Gypsy (tO AC style 3C.4D Women's Shoes Oxfords. Ties and Straps, patent. siieae ana kid Men's Shoes Dress Oxfords, new styles . Work " Shoes Boy's Oxfords Closeout of this lot of boys oxfords $1.98 $2.49 $1.49 Bff. M. DEP ARTME $1.98 mT STORE
