Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, November 08, 1936, Image 10

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Newspaper Page TextPAG : TEST MEDFORD MAIL TRTBTTKHE, flfEPFORD. OREGON. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1936 ON AH m, Big Parade, Ball, Show, Dug - out Lunch, Football Tilt, Skate Races And Movies To Mark Fete By Legion Stores To Close Medford stores and banks, city hall, county courthouse, and state liquor shop will be closed all day Wednesday In observance of Ar mistice Day. The poatoffice will remain open and malls will be de livered as usual. The liquor store will stay open until 11 o'clock Tuesday nlht. Annual Armistice Day parade will start from city park promptly a-t 11:06 Wednesday morning, fire min utes after the hour of signing the truce that brought an end to the World war on November 11 eighteen years ago. During the five -minute period all forms of noise will be per mitted to recall the Jubilation that followed announcement of the armis tice in 1918. The parade will be only one feature of the day-long celebration to be held under sponsorship of Medford post of the American Legion. There will be numerous activities throughout the day from 10:30 In the morning to far Into the night. The parade will move from city park along Main street to Riverside avenue, thence to Sixth street, thence to Bartlett and back along Main street to the storting point. AH patriotic, religious, educational, fraternal, social, service and civic or ganizations have been Invited to par ticipate In the parade. Ool. W. H. Paine Is In charge of the procession and all participating groups will re port to him. Assembly Plnces Ool. Paine yesterday requested that parade units report for assembly at these points: Bands, public library lawn; military and veteran organizations ami ann ates, city park; religious and relief groups, North Ivy street near Main street; fraternal and social societies, South Oakdale avenue; Grange and school entries, North Oakdale; civic, service and unclassified organizations, Main street west of Onkdale avenue. American Legion representatives will be present to assist In the forma tions. All World war veterans will march; together, with their flags and or-i - ganlMitlon banners massed at the head of the column. They will be followed by their auxiliaries and oth er affiliates which will be formed In the same manner, col. Falne said, Ashland To A Mist Ashland post of the American 1a- tflon win Join with the Medford unit this year In staging one big celebra tlon. The Ashland Legionnaires will bring their colorful Kiltie band for participation In the parade, A major event of the day will bo the American Legion ball and floor show at Oriental gardens which will serve as a finale to the celebration. A 14-plece orchestra will provide dance music and the floor show pro gram contains seven outstanding en tertainment numbers. After the parade the Legionnaires will serve their usual free lunh at their dugout In the old Dreamland theatre on East Main street near the Bear creek bridge. Various forms of entertainment will be provided in the dugout during the afternoon, with several acts from the floor show to be presented between 13 and 1 and 4 and 8. The annual football contest be tween Medford and Ashland high schools will be held as part of the celebration on the new turf field hare at 3 p. m With a holiday throng In town, It is expected that a new attendance record will be established. Prizes For Pknters The celebration will start at 1:80 a. m. with roller skate races tor boys and girls ten years of age or over. Competitors are to assemble at Main street and Oakdale avenue before 10:30. Arthur F. Re In king, new proprietor of the roller skating rink at the Med ford armory, Is sponsoring the laces tn association with the American Le gion. He is offering a cash prim for winners In each classification and four skate tickets good at the rink as second prlpes. The rink will be open from 1:30 to 4:30 Wednesday afternoon and 7:30 to 10:30 tn the evening. All Medford theaters will cooperate with the American Legion In observ ance of Armistice Day by showing special flimi at both matinee and evening performances, post officials said. MILE BREEZE El Strong winds blew through the Rogue valley yesterday, swirling dust, leaves and bits of paper around the city and piling up debris on sidewalks and streets. Maximum velocity registered at municipal airport by the weather bu reau was 33 miles an hour between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. but It was pointed out that the wind usually blows harder In town than at the airport bowl. The wind, from the south and southeast, was wsrm and. dry and therefore increased fire hazards in the forests again. Humidity dropped noticeably, declining to 20 per cent, lowest In days. Official forecast was for fair weath er today, with Increasing cloudiness tomorrow, not much change in tem perature. Maximum temperature yes terday was 60, lowest 33. WIND PERIL VISIT BUNS Hundreds of southern Oregon wo- men visited Burelson's new enlarged downstairs store Friday and Saturday to take advantage of the opening spe cials offered In conjunction with Medford's city-wide Dollar Days, Burelson's now have ono of the moat distinctive economy departments be tween Portland and Sacramento, More than 700 square feet of floor space were added to the downstairs store and an innovation has been In troduced In apparel displays. Along the sides of the department gay can vas awnings have been installed over the wall racks to give a lively tone of smartness and Individuality. A sim ilar decorative scheme combining gay colors was used In finishing show tables, floor and ceilings. All fitting rooms downstairs have also been en larged for the convenience of patrons. Bright canvas curtains on the fitting rooms match the other decorations. Burelson's spacious downstairs store features a complete line of popular priced apparel for girls and women and sn extensive stock of smart new fall and winter millinery. Mrs. Mar garet Sevier is In charge of the econ omy ready-to-wear department which Includes a large selection of hosiery, lingerie, corsets, skirts, slacks, waan frocks, rayon and silk dresses, Mrs. J. H. Sugg, well-known milliner, Is manager of the hat department. Mr. and Mrs, Burelson left here Saturday night for San Francisco where they will -purchase additional 1037 merchandise for their store. They will attend the grand opening of the flan Francisco bay bridge before re turning to Medford. Obituary Ellis V. Hon-r1 tain Onls Howard, sl M, a real dent of svwla Point (or the putt S ysars. passed away at a looal hospital Friday noon, after an lllnem of a fw days. Eltra Unla Knox waa bora Jul; 34, 1878 In Oaylord, Michigan and waa unlwtl In marriage to Henry O. How and July, 1810 at Mooae Jaw, Sas katchewan, Canada, wharo aha resid ed with her husband for 8 yearn, com Ing to Salem, Oregon living there 11 years before moving to aoutltern Ore gon where ahe hoa lived the paat yeara with hr daughter, Mra. J. s. Ragsdale of Eaglo Point. Mra. Howard haa made many frleuda and neighbors who wilt mlaa her greatly from that community, and will be deeply grieved at her sudden liaaalng. 8h leaves besides her husband and daughter, whom la the only child, S slstars Mra. J. D. Cousins of New Westminster, British Columbia, Mrs. Frank Hlm of Moose Jaw, Saskatche wan, Canada, and Mrs. John Wilbur of Albion, Michigan, one brother Chester Knox of Masenod, Saskatche wan, Canada, a niece of Medford. Oregon, Mrs. William B. Corooran. and 3 grandchildren. Funeral service, will be held at the Perl Funeral horns Monday afternoon ! at 3:80 o'clock, Rev. John Stills of ficiating. Interment will be In the Trail cemetery. Quick action by the flra depart ment saved the Baptist church from serious- damage or possible destruc tion yesterday morning when wood work In tha attic was Ignited In some odd manner by the vent lead ing from a gas heater In the pastor's study. A strong wind was blowing at the time and a few minutes' delay might have found the church a blazing In ferno, firemen said. Aa It was, the fire was extinguished with only nominal damage. The church la sit uated on tha east aide of North Cen tral avenue at Fifth street. The fire was discovered by tha Rev. Wolford A. Dawes, pastor, when ha was working tn his study at 10:88 yeeterday morning. A gas grata In Che study wsa burning at the time and the flra wss attributed to a vent pipe leading from the heater to tha attic. Firemen thought soma gaa had accumulated in the vent and Ignited when the heater was lighted. Tha vent ended In tha attic be tween the roof and the celling of the study. The arrangement Is to be changed so that the vent will be car ried either Into tha nearby main chimney or out through tha roof a, firemen said, should have been done In the first place. "Quick response by tha firemen certainly saved our church," the Rt. Mr. Dawes said. "It seemed to me they got here In no time at all." Mrs. Dorothy Ham Manager Of Mann's Needlework Dept. Knitting maintains Its popularity with glrle end women because It Is an Interesting and useful pasttma. Mrs. Dorothy Hamm, new manager of Mann'a Art Needlework depart ment, stated yesterday. Two-plooe garments which msy be worn as dresses or suits are the favorites this season. Mrs. Hamm came to Medford last week from Yakima, Wn., to accept the position with Mnnn'a department stors. Previous to that time she was assoclsted with William Barnes Woodln company's department store, Yakima, as Instructor of knitting and all types of fanoywork. Knitters are making socks and gloves for hunting and skiing as well as apparel for all oocaalons, Mrs. Hamm said. Mann's needlework sec tion features Bear Brand yarns In all of the new fall and winter colors In a variety of weights. In addition to giving free Instructions In knitting to patrons of Mann's, Mrs. Hamm will offer Instructions In all types of handwork. , Twenty Tots Hurt ' OASSAWAY, W. Va., Nov. 7 (API A flaming cauldron of tar exploded loaay, Durning 30 schoo children. two of them critically. HERE THIS WEEK Procedure and means of procuring federal aid on needed project wilt be discussed with representatives of eligible agencies by C. O. Hockley, Oregon state PWA director at a con ference to be held tn city hall on Thursday, November 12, it was stated In an announcement issued from the Portland office yesterday. Project applications, the notice pointed out, may be made by any non-federal public body such as a city, school board, water district, Irrigation district, etc. "The requirements are that the public body shall finance 65 percent of the project through cash or bonds while the public works administra tion. If all conditions are met. will make an outright grant of 45 percent of the cost of the . project," trte an nouncement said. L'CLERC TOGGERY Howard Leclerc, efficient window decorator and salesman, has been ap pointed display promotion manager for the Toggery, according to an nouncement made Saturday by Wil liam P. Isaacs. . Eleven years experience in selling men's clothing enables Mr. Lcclerc to display apparel throughout the store and In the Toggery show windows to the best advantage, and. to assist southern Oregon men In correct se lections. An unusually complete stock of men's high class ready-to-wear and accessories for fall and winter Is now available at the Toggery, out standing ensembles being featured In the windows. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends for the many acts of kindness and sym pathy extended us during the long i linens mm rieatn or our a?iir sister; also for the beautiful floral offerings. ' Mrs. Laura E. Dins, RllfV Myers, LOCAL and PERSONAL In Ashland Carl Bronuner was among Medford visitors la Ashland last week, transacting business there Friday. - . " Sale This Week St. Ann's Altar so ciety Is planning a rummage sale Fri day and Saturday of this week at 317 West Main street. To Visit Son Mrs. Z. I.' Acker left the middle of the week for Temple City, Cel., where she will visit her son, Ivan Acker, for some time. To Crescent City Mrs. Del Sim mons and the Misses Doris and Wilms Houston were to leave this morning for a short vacation at Crescent City. . Planning Dinner Plans are being completed by the Zlon Lutheran La dles' Aid society for an Armistice Day dinner to be served at the Knights of Pythias hall. - New Army Qaota A small addition al quota for Hawaiian service was an nounced In a notice received here yesterday from MaJ. H. D. B agnail, army recruiting officer In Portland. Applications for this service must be received not later than 4 pjn., Novem ber 14, Maj. Bagnall said. The tour of duty Is for three years, the first two of which will be spent with either the medical department of - the in fantry In Hawaii and the third in this country, the major explained. Applicants may register for enlist ment at the recruiting office In Med ford city hall. m m m Kluanls Sneaker Ernest M. West, chief petty officer of . the United States navy on recurultlng duty here, will be the principal speaker at the weekly luncheon-meeting of -the Klwanls club In the Hotel Medford at 13:16 tomorrow. Mr. West will des cribe the highlights of his naval career which has taken him to all parts of the world. He Is now serving his fifth term of enlistment at the end of which he will have completed 30 years of duty with the navy. He enlisted when he reached the mini mum age requirement during the World War. Tomorrow the Klwanlans will aslo hold their annual election of officers and directors. Al Puchner, program chairman, requests the at tendance of all members in town. r ir u i ii ii WI5H THAT 00 LANDLORD WOULD PHONE MEDFORD 243 amC (fit" EKERSON PAINT kROOF STORE Mrs. Arrah Perk ha moved her Merle Norman Cosme'to Hturtto from the Cinderella Bhop at 335 East Matn Street, Hoom 307, CARD OK THANKS We wlKh to express our thanks and appreciation to our friends and nelRh bors In our recent bereavement. Also for the beautiful Moral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert liRtfht, Grace Uslbert. Ouy Ripley, Clyde Ripley and family. CELEBRATE ARMISTICE DAY IN MEDFORD WITH MEDFORD POST 15, AMERICAN LEGION Boys and Girls Roller Skate Races 10:30 A.M. Parade ., 11:05 A.M. Veterans Free Lunch (Dug Out) 12:00 Noon Football, Med. Ash., new high field 2:00 P. M Entertainment at Dug Out .....4:30 P. M Armistice "Sail, Oriental Gardens 9:00 P. M. Theatres and Roller Rink, afternoon and evening lr -Si ' I: rf 1m Ym f frr- -f You Insure Your Life Vfhy Not. nsure Your Savings? SURELY it's common sense, after you've worked and saved, to take every possible precaution to PROTECT your savings I Every thrifty man and woman should know about this lnsur. ance feature, and about the different savings plans we offer under It. Oorae in and inquire ... or write or telephone for free booklet. Savings Invested by Nov. tOtb will receive dividends as of Nov. 1st. Inderal Savings UANO LOAN AMOCIATIOri 118 rt Main M. Car Beau-rations Any member or Daughters of American Revolution wishing to take part In the Armistice Day parade la requested to call 190-X or 314-J tor car reservations. Hontlnr Water Fowl H. C. Bybe la spending the week-end hunting water fowl In the Klamath country. He Is assistant supervisor of the Rogue river national forest. Masons to Klamath Manv Scottish Rite Masons will Journey to Klamath rails Wednesday to participate In a Joint reunion which Is being held there by the Medford and Klamath ponies November 11, 12 and 13. AU degree, to the 32nd will be given and many notables are expected to be In attendance. Plans Complete For Production Plana are rapidly being completed for production of "Oliver Oliver. to be presented by St. Mark's guild November 23 end 24 at the guild hall on North Oakdale avenue. Mrs. Oten nle Mae Early, director, states that rehearsals are progressing nicely end that the cast Is showing excellent characterization. Special scenery Is being construct ed for the comedy. Tickets will go on ssle tomorrow at the Ethelwyn B. Hoffman shop and the Baldwin Piano Shoppe and may also be obtained from any guild member. Better clothes tot less, rsllor, upstairs. .'losing time for Too Lata to Clas sifv Ads la 1:30 p to. CITY CLEANING & DYEING CO. 621 No. Riverside PHONE 474 Use Mall Tribune want ada. Fashions For EVENING Elegance re i gnu supreme in our French room. The Winter party season la at hand, and we present fashions for eve ning wear . . . grand forma-Is of moire, crepe, lace, satin, velvet, and taffeta In lovely shades as well as black. Wherever smart people are seen this Winter you will see a Mann formal. The sizes are ' 12 to 44. $g95 $1475 $1975 $2475 Formals Displayed in our French room Second Floor i ! 1 1 tm&M .aim v-x'vtii HOSIERY lSiM $115 -y 1 UJta3iJ J Tot the Winter party scrtran we suggest this new two thread Chiffon Silk Hose by Holeproof. A dainty, extra sheer stocking In each of Fashion's newest shades such as shamrock, beet root, egg plaoit, smokey, play time, off black, town topics and others. All sizes. New Bags For Evening Adorable Evening Baps In clever new shapes and fasci nating materials, such as rhlnestones. metal meshes, seed pearls, sequins, vel vet and gold or silver kid. Complete your formal en semble with one of these sew bags. $250 Evening FOR Apparel MEN YOUR TUXEDO The "Men around town" will go places this Winter in a Tuxedo styled by M. Wile and Co. These properly tailored evening clothes are available at Mann's for only $35. We guarantee a perfect lit. 35. Evening Jewelry in Colors priced $1.00 to $3.50 Cblffon Handkerchiefs Tuxedo Shirts styled by Arrow priced aiT$3.50 white and colors, at ?i silk Pres3Hosiery by Holeplfrper""pair 50c White Silk Scarfs for Formal wear $2.00 and $2.50 Evening Jewelry in Formal Dress Shoes in calfskin at $5 and $8775 the New Mode at $1 The Homburg, a fine fur felt dress hat $1000 That Individual Styling of Your Hair for a Formal Party It is poiitively essential that your hair be individu ally styled to complement your Individual Party Frock Your evening will be a grand success if you come to Mann's Beauty Salon for a complete hair dress for all formal occasions. Mann's Beauty Salon Second Floor MERCHANDISE OF MERIT ONLY Hi 1 ! gJjjjjy'a)"jaMija"