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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 11, 1936)
"MTPFCVRP MATT; TTJTBFNT. PEDFORP. OT?F.aONT. FRIDAY. SEPTEFBE'R 11, 1336. PAGE FIVE vLocal Installation Has National Attention hit cur and Injuring Mrs. Bertha Evms and Nort Evans allghtly. Evarta Mid Bn was backing out of the tran&fer company driveway. ENGINEERS SOLVE KNOTTY PROBLEM IN MAKING CHANGE Inside Story of Introduction of Petroleum Natural Gas In Southern Oregon Told By D. E. York. The "inaide atory" of engineering problems solved In Introducing pet roleum natural gas In southern Ore gon was revealed by D. E. ("Don") York, vice-president and general man ager of the gas company, in a recent address before the Canadian Gas As sociation, meeting Jointly with the northwest conference of the Pacific Coast Gas Association at Vancouver. B.C. , That the local; gas company was Indeed "pioneering" was disclosed by York's technical exposition of the change-over, which has attracted na tional attention In the Industry and has blazed trails which many other communities, using Medford, Ash . land, Grants Pass and Roseburg as examples, are expected to follow. ' "The construction period prior to ' the changeover required nine months," York said in addressing his Jellow-englneers and utility officials. "One construction crew was used for Installation of tanks, generating equipment and underground copper 1 tube lines, used in place of the cus ' tomary iron pipe. This work was followed by a service crew, caring for the adjustment of customers' equip ment when the .new gas was turned Into the system, replacing the former manufactured gas." Among the complicated problems described by Mr. York was tne iact that In Medford and Ashland, the ' former plant supplied both towns through a transmission main approx imately 13 miles In length at a pres sure of 100 pounds, this pressure be ing reduced at the city limits by means of a series of reducing valves, but still operating at many times the pressure required for the new gas. Because of the low pressure requlre- Congratulations Mr. D. E. York on the opening of the new home of the Southern Oregon Gas Corporation MEDFORD ELECTRIC INC. Complete Electrical Service Basement Medford Center Bldg. Cuffel and Wolf Phone 90 GUEST ARTIST ; H- 'M j l IL ' ,V, ' " l . ; 4 , fir L DEAL VACATION SPOT llnl uuitg, not ft I tils burltonc. who will participate In the opening scro monies Saturtluv nt the now home ceremonies Saturday at the new home (Ion. Sebastian Appollo. .Medium con cert pianist and Steve Whipple's Mmtn Makers will be Included In the mm them Oregon talent featured. t 1 l ti.lh. C. ItllUllall ment for petroleum natual gas. It would have been necessay to increase the size of the mains, had not a plan been successfully developed to dis tribute the gas as a liquid through copper tubing, to small distributor stations (five in Medford and three in Ashland). These distributors arc equipped with automatic pressure controls, converting the gas from liquid to vapor by an ingenious air mixer that might be compared to the carburetor on a gasoline engine, and releasing it at the proper pressure of one and one-half pounds. One of the most Important changes, from the viewpoint of the gas cus tomer, was the Increase in BTU (heat) content from fi50 for the old gas to 880 for petroleum natural gas. This required considerable adjust ment of appliances, especially older types. "Through economies effected .by this revolutionary method of dis tribution," York points out, "it has been possible to distribute the new, hotter, cleaner gas at reduced rates. It la our policy to give the public, through rate reductions and better service," the benefit of any savings we can make by more efficient methods. "Only those of ua who went through the actual experience of converting, this system have any idea of the 'midnight oil' that was burned in working over plans and specifica tions, the months of hard work and frequent discouragements, the costly experiments, and the satisfaction we all derived from the successful solu tion of our problems, if we have ac complished anything unusual, and the gas industry seems to feel that we have, It Is because of the leader ship and engineering genius of our president, Mr. J. A. Ward, for whom the word failure does not exist and to whom every technical problem is Just another- challenge to be answer ed only by its solution." Actively participating In merchan dising activities of Southern Oregon Gas Corporation, and co-operating In nUne InnManf fn thfi otMnlne of the new building. Is Jas. C. Knollln, 1 nrth - Knollln Advertising Ag ency, San Pran clsco, the firm which prepares the gns com pany's advertise ments and sales literature. Combining busi ness and pleas ure, Mr. Knollln, a frequent visitor to southern Oregon, recently spent his vacation with his family this year at Diamond Lake and remained here to make arrangements for newspaper, radio and outdoor advertising and other details Incident to the opening, and fall appliance merchandising. "While I feel somewhat like a traitor to California." he confessed. "I can truthfully say that we enjoyed our sojourn In the Cascades more than any vacation wc have ever had. and as for fishing why even a 'dub like myself can catch 'whoppers' In your lakes and streams. I have snap shots to back up my fish stories, as evidence for Doubting Thomases at home. If enthusiastic boosting on my part is of any value, there will be even more cars from California on your highways next summer." AUTO PRODUCTION E Rosalie Defeated; Departs For East SPOKANE. Wash.. Sept. U. (UP) Rosalie Jones Dill, Democratic candi date for the fifth congressional dis trict In eastern Washington, left Spo kane bound for New York today. Mrs. Dill was divorced this summer by her husband, former United States Senator C. C. Dill. Her aeieat ror the Democratic nomination for con gress was evident in the early re turns here. She ran for the nomination as "an appeal to the people." after losing the divorce suit to Mr. Dill. 3 Klamath Falls Creameries Cited PORTLAND, Sept. 11 (AP) Paul C. Adams, administrator of the Oregon milk control board, said today rep resentatives of three Klamath Palls creameries had been cited to appear hero Saturday ln connection with al lowed Sola t ions of mllkboard requirements. Adams said the creameries were charged with "selling cream below the minimum schedule of prices which went into effect July 1." He named the firms 'cited as the Klamath Palls Creamery, the Lost River Dairy and Raymond Dairy Products, SALEM, 8ept. 11. (AP) Circuit Judge Arlle O. Walker of McMinn v.lle took testimony today in the anti-Columbia river fish initiative measure In Portland under the Juris diction of the Marlon county circuit court. Judge Walker moved the case there as a matter of economy and convenience ns most witnesses reside either In Portland or Astoria. BOMBAY (UP) A company capl tallzed at about $8,000,000 soon will establish India's first motor car fac tory, according to plans of a leading group of financiers. Sir Mokshagunda Visvesvaraya, one of India' foremost engineers and Industrial promoters, is now negotiating with the government for a concession. The company prospectus foresees production of about 10,000 cars an nually and 6.000 trucks. It Is pro posed to confine production to a lighter type cah such as the "small three" ln the U. 8. The truck will be It', tons. The motor, 24 to 38 horse power, would be interchangeable in the truck and passenger car. It la not contemplated manufacturing a baby car. The promoters are optimistic about the prospects for an Indian market. There is only one car for every 1.426 persons in the country. At present, freight, packing, insurance, Import duty and incidentals raise the price of an imported car by about 600, to It is felt that production can compete with foreign manufacturers. In addi tion, a movement has boon started to ralso Import duties. It is hoped this will be easier if the government can be Induced to take some shares ln the enterprise. At first it Is ' contemplated to es tablish only an assembly plant where foreign cars can be turned out; by the second year it Is hoped the plant can turn out some replacement parts. Prom the fourth year onward it is ex pected the plant will be able to man ufacture complete cars. The type or make of car has not been announced. attendance was good, and all enjoyed the program. Team number 3 is now leading by a small margin. Kext meeting, Septenv ber 18, Is the last meeting in thn quarter. On this evening the win ners will be decided. gon can bt expected to hit th 8,000 mark- this year, and there la a chance It will reach the all-time fall term record of 8,0 ft, act in 1930, It was announced here today by 0. t. Con stance, assistant registrar. EAGLE POINT AUTOIST FILES MISHAP REPORT Merle B. Evans of Eagle Point yes terday reported to city police that a Ford pick-up driven by O. D. Bean. Medford merchant, had backed into his car near the Eada Transfer office on North Central avenue, damaging FARMER SWAPS PIGLETS '' FOR FRUIT AND SPUDS; PORTLAND. Ore., Sept. 11. (AP) I John Walken, Rapid City, S. D., farm er, headed toward hts home today. : hta truck laden with Oregon fruit and pote-tooa purchased with receipts from the 99 feeder pigs he hauled 1,450 miles to market here. His best porkers brought $10.50 for 100 pounds and others $9.75. OREGON ENROLLMENT MAY SET NEW MARK EU GENTS, Sept. 11. (AP) Pall term enrollment at the University of Ore- The Grange Griffin Creek Orange Orange met the first Tuesday In September. There were several of ficers absent owing to the busy fruit season. After the business meeting visiting and refreshments were en Joyed. Don.t forget the next meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 15. Central Point Oranpe. Plans for the Booster night pro gram to be held In the Orange hall on the evening of September 30, are progressing nicely. On this night all Oranges ln America celebrate the 70th anniversary of the order. The program Friday evening, in charge of Evelyn Skyrman, consisted of a fruit exhibit, singing and games, with everyone taking part. Despite the fart that this Is a busy time, the Attention Ladies! Eh To every woman registering at our new building, we shall present with our com pliments a useful kitchen utensil MEASURING SPOON SET enn, listing of four aluminum apoons, ac curately measuring ', fp., M tap., 1 tip. and 1 tbp. SOUTHERN OREGON GAS CORPORATION TO THE Southern Oregon Gas Corporation We Extend Our Congratulations and Best Wishes Padgham Planing Mill For the Gas Company Building We furnished the Mill Work Plate Glass Cabinet Work Medford, Oregon Phone 521 tf BRILL METAL WORKS Compliments SO. OREGON. GAS CORP. ON THEIR NEW HOME A MODERN KITCHEN IN STEEL Elgin Steel Kitchen Cabinets BEAUTIFUL DISTINCTIVE SANITARY Made of welded ateel, baked animal flnlah la any one of a number of colore, ln Tarloua elne and cnblnet atytea; enn be amembled and fitted to meot any air kitchen and requirement. See display in new Southern Oregon Gas Corporation Building Supplied by Elgin Stove & Oven Company Distributor The Geo. H. Eberhard Company San Franoisco California -ri . ?i i 1 ' -0 0" ,- Sincere Congratulations It is indeed laudable when a concern per fects a new service, develops a new method or improves its place of business. Each and every step marks PROGRESS. Onr congratulations this week go to the Southern Oregon Oas Corporation on the eomplotion of its new quarters. tieorte T. Frer. Manas" - nwlrht !,. Honrhtm., at, Mrr. Medford Branch Unit oil SUiios Naiional Ilnnk Head Office. Portland, Oregon xfm.ck (,n,R... r.rpn.,1 .o.mhtf r r,ar n a M o Special! Radio Treat! In Person HAL YOUNG Noted CBS Baritone Internationally Known Stage and Radio Star KMED N TWO APPEARANCES SATURDAY 1 - Studio Program 1:15 P. M. 2 - Public Program 7:00 to 8:00 P. M. broadcast by remote control- (at the 6as Company's new building) Hear thin (treat artist bronchi to Mprlford ospccinlly for this event in se lfctinns that. hav won the. plmulits find BtirrH the lirnrts of thousands. Mr. Tonne has been featured in ninny of the (.'rentest. light opera siicceMies of recent years, including "The Student Triiiee." "fireat Temptntiona," "Rosalie",'' "Valem-ia," "Sully, "Artists and M xlels" and "A Night in Venice." Presented for Your Entertainment by SOUTHERN OREGON GAS CORPORATION WEDGEWOOD CONGRATULATES The Southern Oregon Gas Corporation -and the Community which they serve... The spacious new building which is being opened today is tangible evidence of the friendly and efficient service given by the Southern Oregon Gas Corporation to the citizens of this community . . Wedgewood is proud to have had a small part in the growth of this great organization. VISIT THE NEW DISPLAY ROOMS and see the NEW Wedgeood Gas Ranges- Since 1882 many types of ranges have borne the name of Wedgewood .... Every one has been skillfully and honestly built and today Wedgewood is still the leader .... It is no exaggeration to lay that Wedgewood is truly THE Modern Gas Range. WE Only WEDGEWOOD has all 3 of these Modern Cooking Features l Extra Low Temperature Orea Pretfnta loot hrlnkaft Mghta automatlrall flam an Improret flaror I Aitogrll Broiler , A rntatlni broiler Van both eloe at onte Rear to clean . , , niatleaa No flamlnf tan . erookjr odor S Kpeed-Pliu- Simmer Burners End "bolllni" oxer Make waterleni rooklni eaj, without apeclal untemlla cure all n(rraa of even beat lre leaa gaa DGEVG0D GAS RANGES OVER A MILLION Satisfied Users
