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MEDFORD MAIL TRTRTTNTR. MEUFOKD. OHEOON, TUESDAY, MARCTT 10, 1936. PAGE THREE CONFESSED KILLER LEADS POLICE TO EOF (Continued from Page One) awer, but declared the machine howed Increased blood pressure. The confession followed several houra. lat er, Hrdrath said, when Bel was re turned to the Redwood City Jail. McQrath stated Sell Ilrst declared the grave slt would remain a secret, but later set out with deputies to locate the body of the 88-year-old Alaska Woman. Claimed Unintentional McGrath said the 37-year-old ec centric adventurer admitted killing Mrs. Rice with a poker last June but Insisted It was unintentional. McOrath said Selz told questioners a man slugged him as he entered an unltghted cottage he had rented from Mrs. Rice. "In the darkness I grabbed a poker and started swinging It," the pur ported confession went on. "I hit someone and heard a body fall. Then I heard someone run out the back door. "When I turned on the llghta I . found I had killed Mrs. Rice." The asserted confession, given in the same cottage room, climaxed a protracted grilling which began yes terday when Selz was taken to Berke ley, Cal., and asked questions with a "He detector" attached to his arm and chest. Faces Further Qull Ho faced further questioning on the killing of Louise Teuber In San Diego, Cal.: Kathleen Robinson m San Mateo, Cal.. and Mrs. Betty Coef man In San Francisco. The trail which led to the pur ported confession began when Selz admitted he faked a holdup of a Red wood City service station where he was employed. Subsequent investigation revealed he was living in Mrs. Rice's home and that she had not been seen since last June. Selz had no deed to the property. Investigation was Intensified. Mc Grah said he learned Selz forged Mrs. Rice's signature in transferring her bank account to himself and In writ ing letters to her son. Hugh French, of New York. French asked police to hold Selz for his mother's disappear ance. Questioning turned to the other women as a result of Selz' boasts he knew something about their deaths. He Insisted he was not involved. Mrs. Rice was married January 20, 1835, to Charles Freeman Rice, former mayor of Nome, Alaska. Rice Insti tuted divorce proceedings a few months later. HERE WEDNESDAY Preparations are being made to accommodate the assemblage that will be present at St. Mark's church tomorrow evening to meet the Rev. Benjamin D. Dagwell, the new bishop of the Western Oregon dio cese, and to hear hl first address to Medford parishioners. The bishop will arrive In the city tomorrow morning and at noon will be the guest of St. Mark's vestry at a luncheon at the Hotel Medford. At 1:30 In the evening he ; will deliver a sermon at St. Mark's church, which will be fol lowed by a reception in his honor at the parish house. The bishop's coming to Medford la not an official visit but simply an Informal trip to southern Ore- gon to meet and get acquainted with as many parishioners as pos sible on the occasion. The bishop will return later In the spring when he will conduct confirmation serv ices at he varicua parishes in southern Oregon. Special Services For Boys, Girls At Baptist Tonight Evangelistic services at the First Baptist church will continue this week to Friday night. Evangelist Long gave two stirring sermons Sunday speaking on "Jesus the Light of the World," In the morn ing and "What Will You Do With Jssus?" In the evening. The duet by Mr. and Mrs. Long "Take Your Burden to the Lord." was dedicated to the elderly people In the morn ing. This evening Is designated as boys' and girls' night when the ohlldren who have been attending the afternoon meetings will be re quested to be present in a body accompanied by their parents. The boys and girls will give a special program ss follows: "Partners" by Marjorle Johnson, Nszarene church. "The Twelve Disciples" by Zethyl Evans. Baptist church. ' "The Camel chaser," Elbert Hub lei. South Methodist church. Scripture reading by Charles Cun dsff snd Danny Oraham, Presby terian church. Solo. "The Old Rugged Cross, by Naomi Hubler, Full Oospei church. . Bolo, "In the Garden," by Jlmmie Long. Song. "Teach Me To Pray." by Betty Oene Myers. Zavlve Lester. Meryl Dawes and Msrjorle Johnson. Wednesday evening will be moth er and son night and Thursday evening will be father and daugh ter night, when the mother and son and father and daughter who look most alike will receive recog nition. Frldny evening will be fam ily night and a home made cake will be presented to the largest family present, not counting Inlaws. Society and Clubs By Janet Wray Smith Juvenile Club Initiates Thre Three new members.. Zena M. Ha ber, Virginia Lovell and Maxlne Stephenson, were Initiated Into the group at the meeting Saturday morn ing of the Degree of Honor Juvenile club. Cherokee Seller, past president, conducted the meeting In the absence of President Katharine Warner. Mary Ann Caster acted as usher and Vir ginia Lovell was appointed assistant usher. Betty Morris was Installed as treasurer. Cherokee Seller, having graduated from the club, waa presented with two caps, having earned all stripes, and Helen Haaa was presented with her senior service stripes. Following drill practice, refresh ments were served by the committee, Margery Goddard and Maxlne Steph enson, and the birthday of Mary Ahn Caster celebrated. It was announced that the club' will hold a practice meeting Saturday morning at 10:45 In the P. O. E. hall. All members are requested to bring aandwiches. Ida M. Mtlson, Ju venile director, has been appointed secretary and members may pay their dues to her at 7 chestnut street, phone 1564. Talent Dramatists Entertain Friday TALENT, March 10. (Spl.) The Talent Dramatic club entertained Friday evening with a chicken dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Ma son. After dinner, the evening was spent with cards and music, the group later attending the chamber of commerce dance. Guest were: Mr. and Mrs. Don Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Skeeters, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Barr and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coghlll. Also, the Misses Mary Chambers, M&rle Mitchell and Alice Nyswaner and Messrs. Frank Work, Ed Learning and Ray Burnette. , P. T. A. Group Announces Change It has been announced that the Washington School P. T. A. Study lub will meet tomorrow In the lunchroom Instead of Thursday of next week, as previously planned. The change la made because of an unuauaily heavy schedule next week. On Tuesday of next week, members will go to Grants Pass to hear an address by a national P. T. A. worker. Regular meeting of the organiza tion Is set for Friday, March 20. Parent-Tench era To Meet Friday Announcement haa been made of the meeting Friday afternoon of the Junior High P.-T. A. at the school at 3 o'clock. Those In charge state that a good program Is being planned and refreshments will be served. Symphony Concert Interesting Many Tuesday evening, March 17, will mark the debut of the first symphony archestra to be formed In this vi cinity. The organisation, directed by John R. Knight, Is known aa the Medford Junior Symphony orchestra, made up almost entirely of young art ists. Musical circles of thta vicinity are becoming much Interested in the pro ject, feeling that it heralds a new Interest In fine music among valley residents. Judging from comment, most Med ford folk have felt a woeful lack of musical activity here, having to travel aa far aa San Francisco or Portland In order to hear orchestra concerts. The Tuesday concert of the Med ford symphony -will be presented at the senior high school auditorium, starting at 8 o'clock. . Churchmen Hosts Friday Evening Hosts Friday evening were members of the men's chorus of the First Methodist Episcopal church, who en tertained with an old-fashioned pie social. The program presented Included several violin numbers by Harllly Wil son, young musician of Ashland, and his Instructor, R. H. Cooke, with Mrs. Cooke acting aa accompanist. Joe Nee of Jacksonville sang Scotch melodies, accompanied by Don Huck abee, and the men'a chorus presented several songs. Couple Wed At Parsonage Saturday In an afternoon ceremony Saturday, Miss Sylvia Logan of Talent became the bride of Harold C. Sloper of this city at the First Methodist parson age. Rev. Joseph Knott performed the ceremony. Attending trie couple were Miss Leta F. Logan, sister of the bride, and Willard Sloper, brother of the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Sloper will make their home In Prospect for the present. Newly weds Bark From Wedding Trip Returning yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Skyrman, who were married last Wednesday afternoon In a surprise ceremony. The couple spent their honeymoon In San Fran cisco. Mrs. Skyrman waa Elizabeth Wort man before her marriage. They are now at home to their friends at 60 North Peach street. Mrs. Hasklns Bark From South Mrs. Leon B. Hasklns returned Sun day morning from Berkeley, Cal., where she spent the past six weeks vacationing. While away she waa the guest of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, and friends in the bay region. HEARING SLATED Arrested on a reckless driving charge following a motor ar crash on the Pacific highway a half mile north of the city limits Sunday night, R. H. Grove of this city was scheduled to appear in Justice court at 3:30 this afternoon to answer to the charge. Accordtng to a state police report today, three cars were Involved In the accident, although no one was seri ously hurt. At about 9:45 Sunday ovening, a Ford sedan operated by S. W. Parks of Grants Pass was pro ceeding south toward this city. An other machine, northbound, and driven by 0. B. Long of Medford, met the Parks machine on a curve. State police said that Grove, driv ing a Ford sedan and also travelling north, attempted to pass the Lone; machine, and sldeswloed the oncom ing Parks auto, that car going Into the ditch on the left side of the road from the direction In which It was travelling. The Grove machine, po lice said, then swerved back, crowd ing Long Into the ditch, with Grove's car coming to a rest on the shoulder of the highway. Both the Grove and Parks machines were badly damaged. BILL CHANGES LEAVE FOR FEDERAL WORKERS WASHINGTON, March 10. House adoption of a conference report today completed congressional action on a bill allowing federal employees 26 days leave and 15 days sick leave each year. The vote was 324 to 10 Exlstlng law provide 15 days'an nual leave and 30 days annual sick leave. 5 PHOTOS 15c. Peasloy'a Staidlo. 6 TAKEN BY DEATH Malcom Tarns, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Tama of 202 Elm street, passed away at a local hos pital March 0 at 1 p. m. after an Ill ness of the past month. Little Malcom was bom In Med ford November 17, 1029, and leaves besides his parents, one sister, Sarah Jane Tarns, and two brothers, Thomas and William Tarns, all at home; bis grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. William Meehan, of Boone, Iowa, and Mrs, Claus Tarns of Ogden, Iowa. Funeral services will be announced upon word from the grandparents. mm Are fou a memoer of CthelTyn B HirfmiDD'a ROS1EKT CLUB? JolD Now. THRIFTY WOMEN RESPOND TO VALUES! WHEN STYLE, COLORS AND PRICE APPEAL OUR SHOE WINDOW tells a Pre Easter Footwear story that no thrifty women can afford to overlook. Price range $1.95 to $4.95 The Cinderella Shoe Department 44 S. Central LINOLEUM SLUGS IN SLOT MACHINES ASHLAND, March 10. (Spl.) Har ry alo, 23, 520 Palm avenue, was con fined la the city Jail Monday under a sentence of 60 days following his conviction on a disorderly conduct charge. In which he was accused of using "slugs" In pin-ball machines. The fake nickels he Is alleged to hare used were cut out of linoleum the same thickness as a coin, and specimens of the finished product and ,the material used were Intro duced at hla trial In city court last Friday. The prisoner Is said to have won a considerable amount of money on the machines, although the linoleum "coins" clogged several machines and caused some 946 damage. The court Indicated that full payment of the damages by Salo might result In sus pension of part of the sentence. t Mrs. John Leyden : Thanked For Gift To Veteran Group At a recent Joint meeting of Colonel Sargent camp and auxiliary, V. S. W.V., Mrs. John Leyden present ed a very fine framed . picture of President William McKlnley, She made her presentation speech In the form of an original poem In which she expressed her sincere patriotism and her fine philosophy of life. The camp and auxiliary wish. In this way, to publicly thank Mrs. Ley den, not only for the very appropri ate gift, but also for the Inspiration that she haa ever been to the Spanish War veterans and their auxiliary through her unfailing love of coun try and her "active loyalty to the or ganisation. Meteorological Report March 10. 1939 Forecasts Medford and vicinity: Hair tonight and Wednesday. JJttle change In temperature. Oregon: Pair tonight and Wednes day, but cloudy on coast. Little change In temperature. Temperature a year ago today: Highest, 68; lowest, 34. Total monthly precipitation, trace; deficiency for the month. 0.63 Inches. Total precipitation since September 1, 1935, 18.34 inches; excess for the sea son, 3.15 Inches, Relative humidity at 6 p. m. yes terday, 34 per cent; 9 a. m. today, 94 per cent. Sunrise tomorrow, 6:39 a. m. Sunset tomorrow, 6:13 p. m. Observations Tuken at S A. M. 120th Meridian Time n u u 5S H bI Si? g6 Boise 44 36 T. P.Cdy. Boston 60 36 T., Foggy Chicago .. 60 36 .... Clear Denver .. 74 SO .04 Cloudy Eureka - 64 40 .... clear Helena 36 aa T, Cloudy Los Angeles 68 60 Foggy MEDFORD 69 30 Clear New York 62 46 Cloudy Omaha . 70 43 Cloudy Phoenix 86 53 .... Clear Portland 63 34 T. Clear Reno .. 68 Roscburg 64 33 .... Clear Salt Lake City .... 70 34 .... Clear San Francisco .... 34 64 .... clear Seattle - 48 36 .01 Cloudy Spokane u .. 46 38 .. .Clear Walla Walla 50 34 .... Cloudy Washington. D.C. 66 48 T. P.Cdv. CRAFTSMEN PLAY An old but never-falling source of comedy, the complications arising when a living man pretends to have died, la the theme around which "Fuller's Fortune," a play to be pre sented tonight by the Future Crafts men, Is built. The performance will take plaoe at the Senior high school auditorium at eight o'clock. The three-act play was written by O. E. Wilcox. Judge Fuller, western ranchowner, Is the principal character in the play, who wires his relatives of his death and masquerades aa a hired man when they arrive at his ranch home to claim his fortune. The play Is directed by Mrs. Oscar O. Gibson. 4 BIRTHS Bom, to Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Kel logg. 644 Palm street, a girl, weighing 7 pounds, U'4 ounces, March 9, at the Sacred Heart hospital. Schilling epper The luxury of good pepper is anyone's. 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