Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, November 12, 1936, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextTifEDFCRT) MATL TRTBTJyE. MT?T)FORP. OREGON'. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 12, 1936. PAGE SEVEN E, Dazzling New Models Pre : sented at 1937 Show Trailer Exhibit Takes Main Interest of Throngs By Devon Francis i NEW YORK, NOV. IS. (AP) Dax Sing, burnished until a lad; could .powder her now using the hoods tor mirrors, the 1937 motor cu models mere unveiled at the National Auto mobile show today with great ado about over-drlvea. hypold gears, re cessed buttons on the Instrument panel and other things which tempt man to part with hit money. There la more power In proportion to weight, more room in the -nter-5ors, rubber covers for running boards tinted to match the body and, In one manufacturer's output, a system of "floating" the body on the chassis with rubber cushions. Trailers Interest But the part of the show where the customers stood three-deep was the fourth floor trailer exhibit. Home sweet home has been put on a ball bearlng-and-rubber foundation. The more ambltloua of the 24 manufac turers exhibiting free-wheeling cot tages have produced parlor, bedroom, kitchen and bath for the motor no mads. Here la a glimpse of the machines In the lowest price ranges: Plymouth The front seat measures 4 Inches. Five different kinds of in flation are used to reduce nolae such as the familiar "drumming" of the steel body. Soft-roll upholstery Is In tended to prevent Injury to rear seat paeaengera In sudden stops. An Im provement In design has eliminated the metal post between the vent shield and window proper when the front window la down. Tho body la mounted on rubber "outrlgegra" at tached to the frame, an adaption of the Chryaler "floating power" engine mounting. Economy Promised "WillysEconomy Is the taiklng point here. The makers advertise up to 35 mllea on a gallon of gasoline. The car la smaller than the othera in the lowest price class, but It has remarkable roominess. Novel In ap pearance la the hood and radiator assembly. The car la priced to sell veil under the Pord, Plymouth and Chevrolet. iwrd etyled generally after the Wnooln Zephyr, the 1937 Ford offers motors of two horsepowers, 80 and 88. The newcomer, of course, U the 60 h. p.. and the oar so powered will ell well under the regular BS h. p. models. Two other new features char acterize the 1937 Fords, the one-piece, all-steel top and a cable-and-condult ."braking system. ' ' ' Chevrolet Oood-looklng bodies are longer and, with the use of a hypold rear axle, lower. The manufacturer announces a completely new engine with the compression ratio boosted to 6.38 to 1. A box girder frame and diamond apeedlino styling are dear to the heart of the salesman with a prospective customer. The show has 200 cars and chasaes representing 37 makes. 23 of Amer ican manufacture, and seven brands of commercial vehicles. Closing time for Too Late to des alt; Ads la 1-30 p m aj "I CITY CLEANING & DYEING CO. 624 No. Riverside PHONE 474 'Road Work of Three States Boosts Travel ! -. " -' r- t v. :. ; f I Ifi I ,1 a m ' 1 1 - t-5' , fteVaat-- t '. ' , f - I .:. - ... . . f, IV wtSntmfrrr ism w iiisii safiM ib?0 nr.;,:. .-..i.uMttii te--sS , New Scenic Delights Opened to Pacific Coast Motorists , Says Mobilgas Scout New scenic delights, greater ease and satisfac tion tn driving, new travel thrills, have been made available to motorists in the Pacific Coast states in recent months.Thia condition has been brought about. by expenditure of large sums for highway work in Washington. Oregon and California. The result is, according to officials of Genera! Petroleum Corporation, that motoring is estab lishing high records, new car sales are up more than 30 per cent, gasoline and oil consumption has shown marked gains, while business general ly has benefited from this travel activity. Today, motorists are seeing the entire Pacific region, and enjoying its matchless scenic gran deur as never before. Pictures herewith, show just a few of the highway projects which more firmly establish the Pacific's right to the title "America's ' Playground. ABOVE Washington ipetdt bis cut in Granite formation on Stevens Pasa hifth'sear highway, through Cascade mountains. AT RIGHT Work In Marin County, California, on 101 high way approach to San Francisco . marvelous Golden Gate Bridge. v BELOW Two Oregon bridges. The great Coos Bay spans at North Bend and part of Umpqua bridge at Recdsport, among five magnificent structures on Oregon Coast Highway now spanning bays formerly crossed by ferries. Photos by General Petroleum - ABOVE Southern California tunnel on SepulvcJa boulevard. It gives access to the valley highway. No. 99, from south and west coast cities and resorta. SI. STAGE PLAY IN VEIN OF There's a hint of Noel Coward's "Hay raw" tn the glorloua row. which brings things to a climax In "Oliver Oliver." even If it la to be a winter production at St. Mark's Guild hall. (A Thanksgiving appe tiser, tn fact, or an hors d'oeuvre. if you prefer.) November 33 and 34 are the dats announced by St. Mark's Oulld, sponsors for presenta tion of the crisp drama which gives sophistication to the ridiculous to accomplish high-spirited dialogue, destined to pleaM. Anyone who has road Noel Coward's "Hay Fever," will notice the similar ity. Paul Osbom has made hta host ess equally Insulting to her guests, and Jeanne Fa brick, In the role of Constance, promises to keep the host ess all that the author anticipated. The very competent cast appearing wtth the "mercenary mama" Includes: Oliver, her son. none other than Dick Sleight; Judith. Anna Mae Fuson; Phyllis, Dorothy Pniltt; Carl Bridge water, Hale Oreenman; Justin Stock, Neville Blclen, In fact a fine repre sentation of Medford's young dra matic set. Miss Fabrlck. Mrs. prultt and Btden have all worked wtth Angus Bowmer. director of dramatics at Southern Oregon Normal school, and Blden played a prominent part In dramatics at the- University of Oregon Mrs. Qlenna Mne Early, well-known member of the Medford school fac ulty, la directing the play, the scen ery is In charge of Ralph Burgess and the lighting Is being arranged by Herman purucker. Those few who were sufficiently fortunate to get a peek at Monday night's rehearsal, promise two hilar ious nlghta for those who view the play, and a laugh guaranteed to get dlgesttona In fine condition for Thanksgiving. NICHOLSON PLEDGED BETA GAMMA SIGMA EUGENE, Nov. 12. P) The pledge lists of honorary fraternities at the University of Oregon included: Scabbard and Blade, national mili tary honorary society: Edward Ja cobs, Reedsport: Bam McOaughey, Roseburg and Robert Chilton, Can yon City. Beta Gamma Sigma, business hon orary for men: Lloyd Nicholson, Medford. . 4 rVINDOW GLASS We sell window lass and will replace your, broken wtLdows reasonably Trowbridge Oab ine Work 1 Save middleman's profit. Piommatt er to you Klein the Tailor upstair MILL WILL SELL OUT PORTLAND, Nov. 13. (P) Labor leaders In Portland are disinclined to consider seriously Roy T. Bishop's proposal to liquidate the Oregon Worsted company, said Phil Brady, president of the Central Labor coun cil. Bishop, president of the strike bound million-dollar industry, re cently announced he was ready to sell. The plant, regularly employing about 400 workers, has been Idle since the textile union members withdrew last week after demanding recogni tion and a 25 percent Increase In pay. the depression years, expects all bond ed Indebtedness to be retired by 1943. TILLAMOOK OPERATES ON SPOT CASH BASIS TILLAMOOK. Not. 13. (JPt Tilla mook can do a little "pointing with pride." Mrs. Abdla Oaylord, city recorder, said this coastal community had lived within Its Income and was one of the few Oregon cities operating on a strictly cash basis. Mrs. Gaylord who said Tillamook continued on a cash basis through I An Ideal Gin OREGON FAMOUS FRUITS NUTS AND PRESERVES E.clt. nd delight your far-away friends and relatives by s.nding th.m tt-.s. desirable local product, by fast, dependant. Railway Bxpreea Your gift, will be delivered promptly and In freah. d.llclon. condition at very economical coat no matter how far they trav.l. You cn ship th.m .. far ...t ss th. Atlantic Coot at th... low rat..: 8 lb. or I.e., 350 10 lb.. 86e 18 lb. 85c 20 lb.. $1.13 50 lbs. $2.82 Other -eight. In proportion. 'Rat., to n..l-by and Middle W..t state, are much lower. Pick-up and delivery without extra charge within "v.hlcl. limit." and rat., include hwuranc. ap n J0. For extr.-sp.clal rorpriee. and Ust-mlnote packages Air Expre... 2500 mil., ov.rnlght, .1 low cost too. So mak. ap your lists now end t.lephon. the Railway Bxpres. g.nu eM.llf low o Otcsoa .relet A "" .ti b.i t .or point I C.llfetnl.. Id.ho. Mont.n.. N.r.d. ot W..hlnto - SI.M: ! t0. railway Express AGENCY INC. NATON-WIDf tAll.AH IfVC PORTLAND WATER RATE WILL STAY AT 70 CENTS PORTLAND, Nov. 13 (ff) Good news for Portland water users wss released here by the city when It was announced there would be no change In rates. Consumers will continue to pay a monthly minimum of 70 cents. The report said the average con sumption of water per oaplta was 9A gallons a day. During peak days thla has risen to 300 gallons and oc casionally it goe. up to 400, the sur vey shotted, . : B. Correctly Coreuted In an ARTIST MODEL for 5.00. S7.76. 110.00. lli.76. ETHELWYN B. HOP1TMANN. E FOR APPLE SHIPMENTS WALLA WALLA, Wash., Nov. J3. (p) Spoclal export rates for apple shipments from the Yakima valley and various Oregon points to British Columbia porta at New Weetmonater and Vancouver have been announced here by railroad companies. Fruit will be routed to Canada be cause of the maritime tie-up at northwest shipping centers. The railroads said the rate would be 3A cents per 100 pounds from Day ton, Milton and Walla Walla. Meteorological Report November 12. 1030. Forecasts. Medford and vicinity: Pair to night and Friday; no change In temperature. Oregon: Fair tonight and Friday; no change In temperature. Local Data. Temperature a year ago today: Btgheat, 84; lowest, 37. Total monthly precipitation, .01 uich. Deficiency for the month, 0.71 Inch. Total precipitation elnoe September 1, 1930. 0 3 Inch. Deficiency for th. season, a 31 Inches. Relative humidity at t p. m. yes terday. 31: a a. m. today. 87. Sunrise tomorrow. 0;5o a. ni. Sunset tomorrow. 4:63 p. m. Oliservatlons Taken at 5 A. 120tlt Meridian Time M u 3 i v i nrn ? Si Bolae Boston . Chicago ..-, Denver Eureka Helena Los Angeles -.. MEDFORD New York ... Omaha ... 50 38 44 38 .... 53 38 SB 33 63 .. 33 30 . 80 80 . 60 33 Phoenix Portland . Reno ... Roseburg .... Salt Lake H San Franclsoo.. Seattle Spokane . Walla Walla . Washington, D 50 38 63 30 - 80 48 60 30 - 68 38 . 56 36 ... 80 36 , 70 64 .. 66 40 46 36 48 30 C. 63 38 Clear Clear P. Cldy Clear P. Cldy Clear Clear P. Cldy Cloudy Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Cloudy TALENT JUNIORS TO PRESENT PLAY TALENT, Nov. 13 (Spl.) Juniors of Talent high school are presenting a three-act play, "Mystery at Mid' night," at the Talent school audlto rlum Friday at b:i5 o'clock. The play takes place In a weird, dreary house during a raging snow storm. The hast Is a sullen man who doesn't have visitors for some mysterious reason. Thera are also a crazy woman, an Idol and two col ored servanta In the household. Sev eral unfortunate person eeek thla lonely piaoa I or aneiier ana .re me with a very unpleasant reception. The publlo I. Invited to come and see what happens when a locket Is lost, when the Idol talks, and when the hero finally solves the mystery. AT RALLY ON FRIDAY A very unusual contst cup will be pi-pwntM Friday evening t the Boy Scout rally In Medford htgh school gymna&lum. 'This mip la mad of scrap Iron and metal welded and soldered 'together, forming a trophy which will be the pride of the scout troop which scores the highest num ber of the pos&lble 3100 available points," according to Erie White. scoutmaster of troop Jrfi. Jacksonville. maker of the unusual award. "Fifteen events will make for a very Interesting and dlveralfled pro gram." according to local scout lead ers. AU troops of the Medford dis trict will participate. Including troops 3. 4. 15, 7. 8 and 16 of Medtord, 17 of Gold H1U. IB of Eagle Point. "Larry J. Schade, president of Cra ter Lake area council. Boy Scouta of America, and ohalrman of the Med ford district, will make presentation of the cup at the concilia! on of the rally program." said Frank Hull, dis trict oommtnaloner In charge of the program. 'The opening pep talk and kick- off will be sounded by Don Newbury, district court of honor ohalrman," according to Hull. The publlo is invited and urged to attend. "Such a demonstration as thla rally will be enlightening to thone people un rami liar with the Boy Scout program," commented Beth Bullls, active scouter and vl oe -chair -man of the Medford district. The program Is free of charge and every body la Invltod to be present for the "kick-off at 7:30 p. m. Friday. 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