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V MEDFOTJT) MAIL TTCTBTTN"E. MEPFOKT). OT?EfiONT. ST'TUT, TTSF. fi. ire? PAOTC FIVE Montgomery Ward OF STATE TEN PCT. PORTLAND. June 8. Jp, Oregon iijiiTi I! niu ' ' berries this year, compared witb 1. 142.000 crates last year and n ad vonce of 844,000 crates from 1928 to 1932. the U. S. department of agrl ' culture forecast today. . The state again will lead all oth ers, producing 10 per cent of the na tion's output. Washington will be second with 892,000 crates, and the total national yield will be IS per cent greater than last year. "Oregon ttrawberry prospects are extremely spotted In all sections of the Ute," the department said. "A wide range In condition as well in the amount of dainnge which his occurred to date Is general. The lower Willamette valley has come through the fall and winter in better shape than the central and upper Willamette valley districts, the cen tral portion being hurt the worst. "In addition to fall drought and winter cold, there is considerable weevil, crown borer and spittle bug damage, A late frost on the nights of May 4 and 5 has taken a heavy toll in the less favorably situated plant ings. "Growers have attempted to con trol the spittle bug by dusting and it appears that these efforts have been fairly successful. However, wea ther conditions continue cold and wet, very favorable to continued dam age from spittle bugs. The season Is late In all sections of the state." In Oregon. 14.000 acres are planted In strawberries, with an expected yield per acre of 85 crates, against a na tional average of 70.9 crates per acre. BUNGALOW BUILT OF OLD TIN CANS TWIN FALLS. Idaho. June S. (Pj Oil cans have solved the housing problems for a young Goodland. Kas.. couple driven out here by the drought last October. Joe Huber. 23. a plumber, and his 20-year-old wife and three-year-old eon purchased a vacant lot and then began rounding up the empty quart oils cans cluttering the neighborhood of service stations. Five thousand cans were gathered and stacked neatly Into walls for a modern Spanish-type three-room bun galow. Together they mixed mortar to seal the cans together, and soon they'll start plastering the interior, stuccoing the outside. The "house of tin" will be completed by midsummer. RETAIL TRADE IN PORTLAND, Ore, June 5. (AP) Local retail trade was stimulated dur ing the week by continued warm weather, with sports apparel and other ready-to-wear leading all com modities with gains of 35 to 30 per cent over 1936, Dun & Bradstreet said today. Prices of dairy products are steady. producers receiving more than last year. Farmers also found Increased income. Growers of strawberries and other fruits and vegetables were encour seed bv warm weather. Ship space, scarce since last fall's coast longshore strike, was more plentiful, causing Increased lumber shipments to Pacific and Atlantic ports. WASHINGTON. June 5. AP President Roosevelt embarked at the navy yard today for a week-end cruise on the Potomac river. He boarded the yacht Potomac after a conference with house Democratic leaders. Accompanying the president on the cruise were James Roosevelt, his wife and tr.elr daughter. Sara; Harry L. Hopkins, works progress administra tor, and Mrs. Hopkins; Robert H. jAckson, assistant attorney general, and Mrs. Jackson, and Miss Mar guerite Lehand. a personal secretary. The president will re tern tomorrow evening. Ev-Crltlc Gives $500,000 CHICAOO. June 5. -( AP) Presi dent Robert M. Hutchlna of the University of Chicago announced to day the school had received a gift of 550.000 from Charles R. Wal preen, chain drug store operator, who less than two years ago criti cized th? school for "red activities and caused his niece. Lucille Nor ton, to cancel her enrollment. The Largest Grouping-Hie Greatest Savings in Montgomery Ward History Closing time for Too Lste to Claa fv Ads l 1:30 p m ri MERRICK'S POOL SWIM IN DRINKING WATER A hally: I p. m. to 10 p. m. m. In 10 p. m e& Sale! IWil Tots' and Girls' Playsuits, Sizes 2 to 14 SVvSW Sturdy Fruit-of-the-Loom percale endorsed by ML jRfo f filltV"; ' Vf Good Housekeeping. Tubfast bright, dark colors. rS'Jp US 1 f Boys' Colorful Wash Suits, Sizes 3 to 8 BS&A W Cool sleeveless styles, with shorts and self belt. f r2- T& Ms rA VAT-DYED fabrics; bartacked! 694 I SJ lt?' SI jK " 9 to 16ers' SHORTS BOYS' SLACKS I ; T N,u,ic'1 br,id" Side ,uipe" "n';,"d k r" I ,1 V fk GIRLS' SPORT SHIRTS 0 CREW SOCKS 1f I 'v2g 4 Cotton knit. Crew or eoIUred -C Plain, bright colon with rib- I I " 'X Tf atylet. Paetelt, mixturee. J S V bed tope. For boyt and girla. I S?f I T0TS' SHEER FR0CKS enefkf. I Cool batiate or lawn. Sleeve- - "C ' J rGK lvJ I '" ,tyle'' Tub,", 2 t0 - &r0 4 to 14 y-SUN 8UITS IV,il!l,lf5w I Seersucker, crinkle crepe, per- I KJVtgZy "W. SOYSPOLO SHIRTS AQ( (Ta Lct?s Go Swiiiuiiiiig! Girls' 7-14 Halter Styles And many other new-type worsted bathing suits. Bra tops; nautical touches. New bright or dark colors. New jacquard weaves. Splendid fitting. Tot's 2-6 Trunks or Suits . All-wool worsted suits in halter or strap styles for little girls. Rib knit trunks for little boys. Choice of bright or dark colors. Sale! Boys' Bathing Trunks Elastic rib knit, part wool 1 "Dee Ring" tailored waist with side stripes and reinforced crotch make them dressy AND sturdy! Boys' All Wool Trunks; tunnel waist 00 OUe SALE! For Very Young IahUvhI "COOL FLATTIES" noo soles I I Usually .1.59! White elk sandals that assure coolness plus support for growing feet! Per foratcd oxfords of sturdy brown elk . . . fully lined for extra protection ! Oak leather for extra wear! 12-3. Save in this sale Itig Vnliics in LITTLE GIRLS' SANDALS The loweet-priced lettber sol shoee you'll find I Wardi dependable quality! White or brown elk. ',-2. For Hoys! For Voullis! Seeriucker, crinkle crepe, per cale. Croat atrapt. Sturdy. BOYS! POLO SHIRTS Tulctltrh rot ton or pique. Cel intK styles. CAI p RHYS' SHORTS HrnaUcloth, new pattern. Cotton Bit I rt - l :tc SPORT BELTS Dreny white, black or brown twlited cord edge. SPORT ANKLETS Plain or bright patterna and stripei. Tapered ribbed cutti. f'J SKIPS Special bumper toe guarda aiaure pro tection In eportil Tough corrugated rubber aoles aaaur long wear I White, brown and black. Boys' "WHITES' i4 Winners in style and atur dineaal White nubuck with long-wearing etk leather soleal Sites from 2',-i. - - Voutria' 0ford. S'4- 117 SOUTH CENTRAL TELEPHONE 286 J?
