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MEDFORD MAIL TRTBUKE. MEI)F()UT". OKEOOX. TUESDAY. FEPRrArY PAGE THItEK DEATH OF DIXON, At today's meeting of the Mwlford Rotary club, at the Hotel Medford. the following resolution waa adopted by the members expressing sympathy to the family of Volney Dixon: "The recent pausing of our late friend. Volney Dixon, a charter mem ber of our club, who suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at bis fcome In this city on the nineteenth day of Febniary, 1936. while still In I VHC pi J II W ut Hit, valine as a. jirau shock to the family of our deceased friend, to the membership of this club, and to a vast host of friends throughout the entire Pacific north west, by all of whom Volney was greatly loved and esteemed, and by whom his untimely death Is earnestly and sincerely mourned. "Volney was a man bearing an ex ceedingly cheerful disposition, reflect ing good fellowship and cheer among all with whom he came In contact: he was faithful and efficient, his citizenship was of a high order, ex erting an Influence for the benefit of the community In general, and In behalf of which he ever exerted both time and talent In furthering the public welfare, by plaeing Into active practice the precepts of Rotary Inter national with which he was actively Identified since becoming a charter member of this organization on the thirty-first day of May. 1923. "Recognizing these virtues of mo del citizenship and loyalty to Just principles, it is deemed fitting to recognize also his merits as an Ideal citizen, faithful friend, true Rot&rlan, and an a real man: therefore, be It "Resolved, by the Medford Rotary club, of Rotary International. In reg ular session this day aAwmbled. that this certificate of appreciation issued by our club be adopted and recorded In the minutes of thje meeting: also, that a copy of the same be delivered to the family of our deceased mem ber, adding a further appreciation of 1 sympathy for them in their deep be reave ment." CITY SNOW BY I IS (Continued from Page One.) today. The officials said, however, t hat all park roads were open to travel. Official forecast was for occasional rain or snow again tonight and to morrow, with little change in tem peratures. The mercury yesterday stayed with in an extremely narrow range, the maximum of 37 degrees being only five degrees below tbe day's lowest mark of 33. Today'B minimum was 30 degrees. By noon the mercury had crept up to 38 degrees, two high er than-at the same hour yesterday., The weather bureau at the airport measured 1.70 inches of anow iate yesterday afternoon but meteorolo gists pointed out that the actual fall was considerably deeper as much of the white blanket had melted .before a measurement could be made. Precipitation for tbe 34 hours end ed at 5 a. m. today measured .40 of an Inch. This brought the month's total to 3 69 inches, an excess of M for February to date. Total rainfall since September 1 stood at 1625 inches, seasonal excess of 3.94. BILL PASSES SENATE; FOES OF PLAN WARNED WASHINGTON; Feb. 3A. (AP) The senate today voted to take up the Noma bill authorizing a 1,000.000. 000 rural electrification program over a ten-year period. The bill by Senator Norrls fR., Nb.l would authorize an annual appro pratlon of 100,000.000 until 1H47. A tout of $70,000,000 would be al lotted yearly for loans to states In proportion that the number of farms without electricity bears to the total in the United States without such service. A total of $.10,000,000 would be al lotted annually for loans In states without regard for the above appor tionment. Not over 10 per cent of this 30.000.0O0 could be tised in any one state. Lonns would be self-liquidating with a period not to exceed 40 years. Interest would be 3 per cent. In the house coinctdently, Rpre arntattve Rankin warned opponents of the ad ml n Is tra t ion s power and electric pMlctea they were "tampering with a dnncrous pollt4c.il liwie." "Consumers in 20 million homes are beginning to realize they have been overcharged." said Rankin. They are not going to draw party lines and will drive from office those who op pose the effort of this administration to provide cheaper light and power " Week Is Proclaimed For Canned Salmon JUIFM. Ore. Fb V (AP Oof. ntnr Martin ha prtwjalmrd the from FVhnmrv 28 to March 7 ah fanned sa'.mon ,n connu In the naMnnal ohvrvanee of this period. The governor baa declared the state of OrfgoD was especially interested because of the great importance of this msjor Industry in the economi life of the tatf. . Vr Ml Tribune ant Society and Clubs By Janet Wray Smith Anniversary Party At Washington School In observance of the founding of the Parent-Teacher association, mem bers of the Washington School P.-T A. entertained last Friday afternoon with a Founders' day program at the school. Mr. A. E. Brock way, presi dent, conducted the short business meeting that preceded the program. Included on the program were songs by pupils from the rooms of Mrs. Ma rion Beeson and Mrs. Blanche Canode; the story of "The Three Little Kit tens," by Delmta Foster; the Mtnuet, recited by Natalie Parker; and two songs by Mary Ann Gatea. The beautiful Founders day candle- lighting ceremony followed, presided over by Mra. J. H. Hoey. past presi dent, who was assisted by Mesdames Brockway, Bryant and Wortman and little Donald Faber. The annual tea followed the pro gram, served at a table decorated with spring flowers in the P.-T. A. colors. -Hoods Leave For Sacramento Ceremony Leaving Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. CharLes Woods, who will spend sev eral days In Sacramento. Cal. While there. Mrs. Woods, newly elected queen of Zulelma temple. Daughters of the Nile, will attend a ceremonial In honor of the supreme queen of the organization. Mr. and Mrs. Woods were accom apnled by Mrs. T. P. Franco of Ash land. - Hammetts Back Prom Portland Recently returned Medford I tes in clude Mr. and Mrs. William Hammett. who arrived on the evening train last night from Portland, where they spent the past few days visiting. Theta Kho nub" t, .Meeting Announced Announcement is made that mem bers of the Theta Rho girls club will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 at the I. O. O. F. hall. All members are urced to be present. Evans Valley EVANS VALLEY. Feb. 25. (Spl.) Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis of Holly wood spend tbe week end at the home of Mrs. Catharine N. Lew at Camp Catharine. Mr. and Mrs. Davis went on to Portland but expect to be back in a few days and make a longer stay. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dover of "Sing ing Pines" along the banks of Evans creek are spending some time in Portland. They went to Eugene to attend the Townsend meeting and from there to Portland. Mrs. Burt Cook was slightly ill Fri day which caused her to be absent from art class. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Swift have moved from their cosy little home, which they built on land purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Burt Cook, back to California. Mrs. Vivian Norman Bar to spent the week end with her mother. Mrs. Catharine N. Law. Mrs. Barto ts con ducting an art class at her office, teaching oil painting and art appreci ation. Those enrolled for lessons are Mra. Saldee Simpson. Mrs. Kenneth Barneburg. Miss Colista Johnson from Wlmer, Mrs. Burt Cook, Mrs. Floyd Dover and Mrs. Asa, Keller from Evans Creek, Mrs. Bertha Lund of Rogue River, Mrs. Chester Dolan. Mrs. Tom Oilllgar and Mrs. John Oray from Pacific highway south. The class meets at 1 p. m. Tuesday and Friday of each week at Mra. Barto'a office. The lessons are free and a few more pupils could be enrolled and would be welcome. The classes are doing fine work and Mrs. Barto expects ths lessons to continue until the end of May, Roy Moore has gone to Trail to work in a logging camp. Miss Colista. Johnson was absent from art class Friday because it waa necessary for her to make a trip to Medford to have her hand, which was badly cut some time ago. dressed by a doctor. It la healing nicely. Johnnie Palmar, who has been studying art In Los Angeles. Is visit ing friends at Wlmer and Gold Hill and vlaited Mrs. Barto s art class Fri day. The Bailey Brothers of Rogue River are cuttlng.wood up on Evans creek. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Cook are the proud grandparents of a girl baby, born to a daughter in Loe Angeles. Kenneth Barneburg Is convalescing nicely from an Injury 'sustained on February 10 when cutting wood. The axe caught on a beam, hitting his head and lascerstlng bis hands badly. Mrs. Barneburg rushed him to Medford and Dr. Stearns ha been caring for hts wounds, Mr. and Mrs. Ace Keller and Mr. and Mra. Keller, Sr., have moved from the former Johnnie Ray JJae to the Lynch place on the west side of Evans creek nearer Rogue River. They are doing exwnslve repair work on this place. Mrs. Lee HUlls haa been til in a Medford hoelptal and her mother. Mm. PurrlT. J in Burhank. Cat., at :J1 D Mill Couple Wed At Elliott Home Mrs. Lou Lynch of Portland and Walter J. Morgan, also of Portland, were married Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mra. Roy Elliott. 933 North Bartlett street, with Rev. W. R. Balrd performing the ceremony. Attending the couple were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. White, also of Portland. The bride, who Is a sister of Mrs. El liott, was given away by Mr. Elliott. A wedding supper followed the cere mony, covers being laid for twenty guests. The newly wedded couple left Med ford yesterday morning for Portland, where they will make their home. They are both well known here, where they have been frequent visitors. Business WomelT To Entertain Tonight Hostesses tonight will be members of the Business and Professional Wo men's club, who will entertain with a card party at the home of Miss Barbara Drury at 1009 South Oakdale. Playing will start at 8 o'clock. All card games will be In play dur ing the evening and prizes and re freshments are being planned by the committee. A most cordial Invita tion Is extended anyone enjoying an evening of cards. Reservations may be made by calling 82, f Pythian Sisters Plan Party Tonight An Invitation Is extended to the public to be guest of the Pythian Sisters tonight when they entertain with a card party In the club rooms at 8 o'clock. Auction bridge and pinochle will be In play during the evening. Shower Honors Recent Bride Mra. L. J. Cox, of Fern Valley, was the honor guest Saturday evening at a shower at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Higdon, of Fern Valley. Mrs. Cox Is a, recent bride, bavlng been married In January. She wns formerly Mlse Deah Hlcdon. tending her mother, Mrs Butterfleld. i who has been 111 in her home there for several months. A. Adams was injured when a lad der fell with him and cracked his knee cap. He waa taken to a Medford hospital. L. R, Johnson of Wlmer and Floyd Dover of Rogue River were sent to Eugene as delegates from their re spective Townsend cluba of which each were presidents. Mrs. Ace Keller has spent three weeks assisting In the Louis Amort home on the highway south, but is again at home. t Lee HUlls, who fell and dislocated his neck some time back, haa been going to Grants Pass for treatments each day. At this writing he la much improved. Ray Hook of Loraa Vista. Cal., was in this vicinity ofver the week end looking for a location. The Townsend club was giving a dance and entertainment and supper at the Orange hall Saturday night. TO E Traffic on the west coast division of United Air Lines has been eo heavy this winter that next year three schedules probably will be maintain ed, giving Med ford i three ships each ' way dally, the Mall Tribune waa toid today by W. R. Thlpen, traveling passenger agent, hero on company business. The regular winter schedule of two planes each way daily will be in creased in the spring to the usu.-U summer schedule of three northbound and three southbound ships. Mr. Thlg pen said. If present traffic coutlnues. it U probable that four flights each way will be maintained this summer, he added. "Traffic has been at the capacity point most of the winter," he assert ed, "and the chance are the sen-ice will be augmented." exclusively for Oregon State... tWi-' NAMED IN SENATE L (Continued from Pge One.) has a candidate of his own for the presidency and boasta he Is making effort in his behalf." "Is he a new dealer." interrupted Hastings. "No." snapped Robinson, "he Is an old dealer like yourself." He gave General Bollw' name In response to a direct question from Hastings, but did not name the can didate he was assertedly supporting. Cites Mitchell Tate Turning to the Mitchell case, Rob inson declared Hastings had held up action for a year on a bill the major ity leader had introduced to "remove the stain" from the record of Oenernl Mitchell, who wa court-martialed for his outspoken denunciation of army leaders he held responsible for lack of sir corps development. Hagood. in what already has threat ened to become a political Issue, was ordered home to "await orders" shortly after telling a house commit tee that works progress administra tion funds were "stage money." Hastings, chairman of the republi can senatorial campaign committee, declared : "Here Is an effort on the part of the commander-in-chief of the army and navy to see to it that nothing reflect on hla administration, not of the army and navy, but of the gen- cral affairs of hla administration." MEDFORD. G. PASS Resolved: That the several states should enact legislation providing for a system of complete medical service available to all citizens at state expense." will be the question be debated by the Medford and Grants Pass high school teams at the senior high school auditorium at 8 o'clock tonight. Medford teams are coached by Kenneth Scott Woods of the senior high achool. Jeanette Thatcher and Mabel O'Netl of the Medford squad will take the affirmative side of the question. Judges for the competition will be two selected from the faculty of the Southern Oregon Normal school and one from Ashlaud, whose names have not yet been announced. Medford, Ashland and Grants. Pass are debating today, tomorrow and Thursday in competition for the southern Oregon conference title, the winner to take part In district finals to decide atate championship participation. There will be no admission charge for the debates tonight, and a cor dial invitation la extended the pub lic to hear the debates. JAMES LEIGH, 82. DIES IN PHOENIX RE James Leigh died At 3:30 this morn- i Ing in his home near Phoenix. He ' waa In his 82ud year. He bad lived j in this locality for about six years. I Mr. Leigh bad no known living rel , a Uvea. He was born July 8, IBM, in j New York. Funeral services will be held at the j gmvealde in I. O. O. F. cemetery at ! 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, with the Rev. W. R. Balrd officiating Arrangements are in charge of the Perl funeral home. LegUlntitr It1 I fiim SALEM. Or.. Fb. 2(S, fAP) Mil lard D. Rodman, state' representative from Crook and Jefferson countlea I today tendered hla resignation. He i gave as his reason acceptance of a I federal agricultural department poel I tlon. He Is a Democrat and the youngest member of the house. ECONOMICALLY PRICED OUAltS 41 ',CUONj . . .11 GAUONS . . . I 50 CODE NUMBERS 0ft . . . .70f. 0 M A iHim . . .Tit- OH MUSCATIl .7iT- G A ANGCMCA .776. O M A TOKAY . . .74 0 M A Lake Co. Judge I- mat sLL4 ARTHUR 0. HAY Arthur I. Hoy. Lake view attorney. was elected In 1934 t a six-year term j as circuit Jmlge of the Mtlt (Lake i rituntv) district. For the benefit of it soo'arshlp loan fund, Crater Lake ohapter, Daughters of the American Revolu tion, will sponsor a sale of tickets to the Craterlan theater for March 1. 3 and 3. The play will feature George Arllsa In "The Hobo." formerly called "The I I Oovernor." and tickets purchased from the chapter member will be good for any one of these three dates. Tlirovigh the cooperation of Mr. Hunt, every ticket sold by the ohapter will Increase the student loan fund, so friends are asked to buy tickets of D. A. R. members. In formation or ticket may be ob tained from Mra. F. J. Newman, re gent: Miss Sara VanMeter. committee chairman, or any member of the chapter. SPECIAL MEET CALLED A particularly Important special meeting of the . Young Democrats club of Jackson county will be held Thursday night at headquarters n West Main street, acord Ing to an -nounoement by tbe newly elected president, Jack Murray. Plans will be outlined for early spring activities to be sponsored by j the young Democrats of the county , and a large attendance le anticipated j for Thursday'a meeting. Both young i and older followers of the party are ' Invited to be present. j ME OTEK CREEK IN MARCH 21 Pursuant to the petition of 43 resi dent of the Evans Creek Valley dis trict, the county haa fixed Saturday. March 31, aa date for the holding of an election, to vote upon establish ment of the Evans Creek Irrigation district. The signers comprise the majority of the landowner of the district. ' Th proposed Irrigation district will comprise approximately 500 acres and Ita source of water supply will be Evans creek. The general plan la to build a storage reservoir. The boun daries of the proposed district will be irregular, according to the county clerk. Use Mall Tribune want nds. PREYENT DANGERS OF CONSTIPATION4 "Bulk" in All-Bran Is Gentle in Action Common contlp0on In Ureely due to insufficient "bulk" in meals. You fail to get your interval nxer cie. Millions of people have found that Kelloire's All-Bran supplies soft "bulk" with satisfactory results. Tests In nutrition laboratories demonstrate tliat the "bulk" in All-Bran ran be oscd with the utmost confidence. Naturally, thoso few Individuals with diseased or highly sensitive intestines should not take "hulk" In any form either in leafy vegetables or in bran. Unlike cathartics, All-Bran Is natural in its action nor does this food lose its effectiveness with con tinued use. Within the body, it absorbs moisture and cleanses the intestines, promoting normal and healthful elimination. Two ableipoonftils of this deli rious cereal, served with milk or cream, are usnallv sufficient. Enjoy it also in cooked dishes. , Help your family keep well. Serve ALL-bban regularly for regularity. Sold by all grocers. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek. D. A. R. Notes) Medford-Klamath Truck Line (formertv on . Hlter.lri'e) ' MtlVi n TO 111 North Fir DEATH FREES BOY AFTER LONG STAY (Continued from Page One.) A speedometer, regulating movement of the machine, was set at lt breaths a minute normal respira tion. Once the respirator broke, and was operated for several days by hand. Another time he was whUkeo from one machine to another In transfer accomplished with record speed. He had the only private radio ai lowed in t he Ada rou n t y hospl t n I . Within the last two months he had started to learn radio telegraphy. With a practice set shoved under his chin he tapi)od out International Morse code signals by moving his head up and down. Over his head was a glass shield. Through it he could see two frisky goldfish circling and wheeling in a round bowl, or could read maga zines and books flattened out on the glass BY INTERESTS IS L (Continued, rrom Page One,) omitting all references to commun ism, and by teaching, as one school persecutor haa urged, 'only the geo graphical facts of Russia.' "Such perversion or instruction in the acii cola la more than a betrayal of knowledge and truth. It assumes that knowledge and truth fti ef no Importance, that a nation can live i by Ilea and deception. 1 "It is not an outgrowth of patriot ism, as alleged. It represents an ef fort of partisan and narrow Interests to Intimidate and conquer the schools . for their own purposes and ends." Beard eaya schools over the coun try are being attacked "by highly organized and well-financed minori ties that seek to browbeat legis lators, the congress of the United States, school boards and teachers. Bllveu Hire Floyd Bllyeu, field repreentatlv for WPA In Oregon, arlved today from Portland to con fer with Tom Delrcll, director for southern district. He expected to be here for two or throe days. STAM TOMORROW M. M. ,5uy SAVING STAMPS FREE! llOWe. No purchase required at stamp premium Display Department. Bargains in Every Department Shoes and Apparel for All t h e Family Main Floor and Basement Tomorrow DEPARTMENT STORE I REFUSES SS j SALEM. Feb. 23. J. The Oregon , supreme court, in a written opinion by Justice Harry Belt, today denied the petition for rehearing In the ca. involving the admlsMon to the bar of L. K. Povntr. Portland phtchi:i. j As a result of the action. Puynts will be admitted. In n oral opinion, the court re ! fused to dismiss the appeal In the j civil suit brought by Nlodermeyer. ; Inc.. against E.irl H. Fehl. former t publisher and county Jude of Jack ; on county, pvhl Is now serving d term in the state penitentiary aa an outgrowth of ballot theft changes at Medford. The civil suit involved a money contract. Dismissal of the appeal was sought by Ja.'kson county through the dis trict attorney, and Kelly and Kelly. Any kind you SUE Try Our Service Phone 833 ROYAL Best quality UTAH 00AL F. E. SAMSON CO 229 North Riverside DOUBLE P-DAY STORE ' Ted Helm.-oth and J. B. Thomas, cm j the grounds that briefs In the ap I peal had not been filed within the ! time required by the law. The main contentions of th ap ! pel hold that Jackson county 1 not entitled to collection of Its costs for j the trial of Earl H. Ken In Klamath i Falls, for vote - stealing, on the grounds the money at Issue belong i in part to Electa A. Fehl, hla wife, anri that Kelly and Kelly are not entitled to 2000 attorney fees for lea! services rendered to Fehl. lu the original Medermeyer, Inc., suit. ' Use Mall Tribune want ads Schilling 1 1 ii i if i i rowuer u '1)0 makes rakr.a fl' makes cakes liqht as M'S j snowjlakes. IL MB want pump service Double Stamps Tomorrow! Come in and shop around. You will find dozens of attractive sale items. SWEM'S DOUBLE STAMPS ON ALL CASH PURCHASES PLUS TEN