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MEDFOHD MATL TRIBUNE, MTCDFORT). OREGON. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27. 1.036. PAGE SEVEN ED AIL E EVE A group of Medford business men assembled at a luncheon today at the Hotel Medford to honor P. G. Denson. manager of that hostelry who Is leav ing this city Monday. Mr. Denson, P. O. Driison p.'ho has successfully managed the Medford for the past four years, will handle his Interests In California, among which la the Travelers Hotel of Dunamulr. In the capacity of toastmaster for the luncheon, Mayor George Porter expressed to Mr. Deiison the regret 01 Medford people that businevi af fairs In California necessitate his leaving here and voiced the appreci ation of business men here for his able management of the Hotel Med ford. Among prominent men who made remarks at today's luncheon were Eugene Thorndike, managei of the First National bank; T. E. Dan iels, president of the Medford Gun elub; Olen AmBplger, president of the Jackson County Chamber of Com merce; M. N. Hogan, community chest chairman and William P. Isaacs, vice-president of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. In answering the complimentary remarks, Mr. Denson expressed hli re gret in leaving Medford and paid a high tribute to the community spirit of this city. "4 feel sure that my successor, Emll Mohr, Jr., will carry on In splendid manner" Denson snld "With the ability he has shown and the experience he has had, I feel sure that Emll Mohr will maintain the high standard of service long estab lished by the Hotel Medford." 'We regret the fact that bust new Interests In California, demand the full attention of Mr. Denson," Emll Mohr, new manager of the Hotel Medford said today following the farewell luncheon for the former manager. "Mr. Denson has mnde a splendid record as manager ofythe Hotel Medford. His leaving is not only a loss to this Institution bur to the entire community." 1 SOCIETY and CLUBS By Janet Wray Smith Former Residents Here for Reunion V(. anri Mr. Vnm R Marshall Were v..,. rn, Thnnkxpivinp dinner yes terday at the first reunion of Mrs Marshall's family. The affair was In honor of Mrs. Marshall's mother, Mrs. Iaabell Fansher Hsnks (Mrs. Dennis Hanks) formerly of this city, but now living In Csnyonviue. ore. m, nri Mrs. w. E. Fansher and daughter of Marlboro. Alberta. Csn.. were the most distant visitors, r Other members of the family pres ent were Mr. and Mrs. Kan J. Klein and family of Portland. Mr. and Mrs. George T. Hoftmsn fo Ban Diego. Csl and Mrs. James McCaslIn of Klamath Falls. Mrs. XVeln, Mrs. Hoffman. Mrs. Marshall and W. E. Fansher are chll .., , hvm n.nk.. All wera born In Medford and spent the greater part I of their lives In the valley. i ft Is Mr. Fansher a first visit toi the United States In 13 years, and, as the others are also Infrequent visitors to tne vauey many mtmuii" and acquaintanceships were renewed. Mrs. Mccasnn is a aisver 01 mm. Hanks. . The visitors expect to return to their home tomorrow. Weck-F.nn Quiet After Holiday. A milet. week-end la In DrOSPCCt after the many affairs arranged over the Thanksgiving nollday. a lew pri vate net-ties are belna: olanned. some by the younger set to entertain stu dents home for the week-end. Among outstanding affairs observ ing the holiday was the Elks dance Wednesday evening, when about two i-..-...-.. entertained. Sneclal Thanksgiving decorations greeted the dancers who report a highly successful evening. , ft.nnu friends ftnrt relatives Were welcomed to the city yesterday as they were entertained at me irimiiimi.. Thanksgiving dinner. A larger than usual numuer of Meciioranes jvu- n, nf tnwn. manv of them drawn to Eugene to witness the high school football game there yesterday. Thanksgiving customarily setveo recognized opening of the peak of the season's social activity during De cember and January and advance plans Indicate no exception this year. New-Ions Hosts Tuesday Evening. Hosts Tuesday evening were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Newton, who Invited several guests for dinner In honor of Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Balrd. The af fair was In the nature of a farewell to the Balrds. who are leaving soon to make their home In California. It wns also Mrs. Bnlrd's birthday. Guests were Mr. .and Mrs. O. C. Sabln. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Krouse. Mrs Gertrude Klrkpatrlck, Mrs. Lulu Rowe and Mrs. Grace Pellett. Gifts wero presented to the hon-oreea. Affiliated Members Planning Card Party. Flans are being made by affiliated members of O. E. S. for the annual card party arranged to entertain members of Reames chapter. All affiliated members are requested to meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock In the Masonic hall to com plete details of the affair, which has been scheduled for December 3. Double Ceremony Here Wednesday. A double ceremony here Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock unltett In mar riage Josephine Thomas and Tony Blancone. both of Medford and Edna Richmond and Ellsa Johnson, both of Grants Pass. Rev. Oscar Gibson per formed the ring ceremony before close friends and relatives of the couples. 1 1 Jack Lane, 30. a transient, entered a plea of guilty to forgery In circuit court this morning, and was son tenced to an Indeterminate term of not to exceed three and one-half years In stat prison. Lane was charged with passing spurious checks In this city, Ashland. Grant Pass and Yreka, Cal., In a "short period. According to the district attor ney's office, his methods of operation was to rent a room and have the landlady endorse the check. . "His victims were all women who could 111 afford to make good his checks." Deputy District Attorney Netlson told the court. Lsne claimed his home as Toledo.. Ohio. Albert Varner. former Inmate of the Oregon state hospital, charged with two attempts to enter the Southern Pacific freight depot here, was sen tenced to an Indeterminate- term, not to exceed two years in state prison. Vsrner. according to the district attorney's statement to the court, was a "Jungle" resident, leading a hand-to-mouth existence, doing odd Jobs at a bakery for food. The prisoner expressed a desire to go to the penitentiary, rather than be returned to the state, hospital. Miss-Cox to. Re-"- -, Honored TonUht. Miss Ora Cox, stato president of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. will be the honor guest at a reception being arranged for to night by the Grants Pass members. Also honored will be Mrs. Ednn Kindred, department secretary, also of this city: Mrs. Anna Harmon. Grants Pass, department president of W. R. C. and W. C. Hammond, depart ment president of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. A varied program for the evening Is being planned by the Grunts Pass group. Holiday Guests Visiting Here. Among out of town visitors here for the Thanksgiving holidays are Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Stanton and their son, E. L. Stanton. Jr., of Los Angeles. Thev arrived yesterday morning and are being greeted by a numner i friends in the city, among them being Mr. and Mrs. Gain Robinson. The Stantons plan to return south Sunday. Mrs. Walker to Visit In Idaho. Tevlno for the north this morn- Ins- was Mrs. W. H. Walker. She planned to go to Portland and to continue from there to Twin Falls. Idaho, for a visit. She expected to be gone some time. Drama, Literary Criticism Ended By Nazi Decree BERLIN, Nov. 37. (AP) The atrical and literary criticisms were abolished in Germany today by a decree of Paul Joseph Goebbels, minister of propaganda. Goebbels, announcing the regu lation at the annual meeting of the Reich culture chamber, declar ed criticism would be replaced by "contemplation" and "descrip tion." "Any former critic who feels he Is capable of more than mere con templation or description of an other's works will be free to show what he can do himself," Goebbels said. E CLERKS FREE 1M DRESS GIRL'S CLOT SYRACUSE. N. T.. Nov. 37. (AP) Six-year old Charles Richard Clay ton waa freed today of his masquer ade as girl. "I'm glsd I'm a boy now." he told an Investigating policeman. "I don't like to wear dresses." The chlld'a mother,' Mrs. John Clayton, told police she gave the boy the name of "Dolly." kept him In girl's clothing slnoe birth and adorned him with long brown curt because the family wa in poor cir cumstances. "I had some girl's clothe and It was easier to get more girl's clothes than boy's," she explained. "Besides I wante to keep him a baby as long as t could. The deception was discovered when Edward L. vtnal, a merchant noticed a child he thought was a curly hair ed little girl playing around his of fice. Vlnal said that, struck by the child's apparent need for vrarm cloth ing, he took the child to a store and ordered an entire outfit. Two women clerks took the child into another room to change the clothes and a moment later returned hur riedly. "She's not a girl, he's a boy." they exclaimed. Boy Drowned In Eugene Mill Race EUGENE. Nov. 27. (AP) Tragedy marred the Thanksgiving holiday of one Eugene family when the body ol Richard Edward Dodd. four and half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Dodd, was recovered from the mill race after a frantic two-hour search by his parents and police. The child was found lodged against some brush about 50 yards below, the Yates hotel, where, the family resided. An attempt at resuscitation failed. The family had come In September from the middle west. ROSS GIVES 'JAZZtr 2 POUNDS FOR FIGHT NEW YORK. NOV. 37. (AP) Ban ney Ross of Chicago weighed In to day at 143H pounds for his welter weight boxing championship defense against Izzy Jannazzo of New York In Madison Square Garden. JannaEzo weighed 145 '4- Tonight's fight 1ft scheduled for IS rounds. County Agent I : y WALTER HOLT Walter Holt of Pendleton Is I'ma tills, county agent, secretary of the Oregon Wool Growers' association and president of the Pendleton Rotary club. The water of Great Salt lake. Utah la a 3a percent solution of salt. 1 Second Soviet-Jap u Clash Is Reported HSINKINO, Manchoukuo. Nov. 37 (APIThe second Soviet-Japanese i border clash within three days was ; reported today by the Domel (Jsp- ! anesel news sgeney. A Japanese frontier patrol, operat ing south of Changtlenylng. In nor theastern Plnchlang province, was fired upon by Russian troops yester day. Domel declsred. Portland Puckers Trim Oaklanders PORTLAND. Ore.. Nov. 37. (API The Portland Buckaroos crashed Into the victory column of the Pacific Coast Hockey league today, follow ing a 3 - to 3 win over the Clippers from Oakland. Skating on their own Ice for the first time this year, the Buckaroos broke a tie In a flve-mlnute overtime period. Four thousand persons, a cspaclty crowd, saw the teams open the schedulo here. PIONEER AUTO DEALER PASSES IN PORTLAND PORTLAND, NOV. 27. (AP) Fred W. Vogler, among the pioneer of Oregon automobile dealers and widely known In northwest speedboat rae Ing, died at a sanitarium today. He was 76 years old. Vogler, who before coming to Ore gon, was a stage lice operator In Montana, Idaho and Nevada, retired In 1935. Until mcrlng here In 1908, he operated the old Custer country stage line in Idaho and was agent at Blackfoot. Berlin consumed 03.350,000 gallons of beer during the year ending March 31, 1936, a gain of 4-j per cent over the preceding year. LOS ANGELES. Profewnr Hugh C. Not. 37. (AP) Wlllett. president of the Pacific ooait conference, an nounced at noon today that members had unanimously named University of Washington to represent the west In the annual Rose Bowl football gams at Pasadena New Year's day Washington, In due course, will complete the Rose Bowl lineup by announcing Its choice of an oppon ent. Oeneral opinion Is that the team will be either Alabama or Louisiana State. When Bub Miller of McClellans vllle, s. C, goes hunting, he leaves bird dogs at home and takes his pet cat which he says retrieves birds and rabbits better than a dog, Sixty nations are members of the International Labor organization, which meets at Oeneva. A N A T I 0 N A I DISTIILERS PRODU tfTH" They all look alike... but one WINS THE RAGE ! i 55 '5Sf5 N the phot's seat, before the take-off, one flyer much resembles another. But, in the lir, the ace of aces gets his title only by perform ance. 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