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MTTFOT?r MATE TRTBTTNTE. rEDFOTJD. OT?rT.ONT. TTTTTRSnAY. 'AFfiFRT If). 1937.' PAC1E TTXREE SOCIETY and CLUBS By Janet W.ray Smith Where Shells Are Spreading Terror, Ruin in Shanghai Rawllngs-VanderRrlft Engagement U Told OI interest to valley friends Is an nouncement of the betrothal of Miss Ella Rawlings, formerly of Prospect and now of Chlco. Calif, and Roland A. Vandergrlft of California. ' Miss Rawllnga has many friends here and la well-known In the val ley. Mr. Vandergrlft was director of state finance under Governor Ross. The wedding date has been set tor September 4 and & number of Med ford and valley friends and relatives are expected to attend. Jobnston-Smlth Rites Saturday Coming as a surprise to their many friends Is announcement of the marriage of Louise Smith and Paul Johnston, which was solemnized Saturday at 6 o'clock in the evening. Rev. Joseph Knotts read the cere mony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herriott, who attended the bride and groom. Only relatives were present for the quiet service. The bride Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith of Gold Hill and has resided here for the past several months. Mr. Johnston has lived here for the past two years. Both are well-known here. The couple will be at home at 125 North Holly street. Club Planning Joint Outing Members of the Medford and Grants Pass Active clubs and their wives are completing arrangements for a Joint picnic scheduled for next Wednesday evening at the Helman Baths in Ashland. Committees in charge are making arrangements for entertainment, which Is to include Bwlmmlng and other diversion. A picnic supper will be served. A targe number from both groups is expected to attend. Former Residents Reek-end Visitors Greeted by old friends here over the week-end were Mrs. J. L. Broad ley and her daughter. Mrs. Elsie Montgomery and son. Edwin, who made a brief stay in the city. Mrs. Broadley and the late Mr, Broadley were residents of Medford several years ago and the family is well-known here, while In the city the visitors were guests of Dr. and Mrs) P. G. Carlow. They spent Satur day and Sunday here. Rartllngs Return From Coast stay Returning hocne Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. Boone G- Harding who are among Medford residents traveling to the coast for a late summer vacation. Mr. And Mrs. Harding went to De poe Bay. vacationing there for a week. They report enjoyable weather and twenty conditions in the region. Valley Residents Leave for Inlands Leaving early this week for the south were Miss Regine Lytle and her mother, Mrs. Lou Lytle. both of Jacksonville, who are to sail tomor row from San Francisco for Hono lulu. Hawaii. The two will make their home in the islands, where Miss Lytle is to teach in the Honolulu schools. Accompanying the two south were Miss Maxine Boone and Kenneth Purcell. Miss Boone and others in the group were to be guests this week of Mrs. Earl Grossman, sister of Miss Boone, at her home in San Francisco. Mrs. Grossman was form erly Miss Golda Boone of this city, she and her husband having left here a few months ago to make their home in the bay city. Miss Boone and Mr. Purcell are to return to the valley this week-end. Mrs. Thayer Is llpme from South Mrs. F. G. Thayer returned to her home here this morning by train af ter a vacation visit in the south. Mrs. Thayer was the guest of Miss Ella Rawllngs at Chlco. Calif., later continuing to San Francisco for visits with relatives and friends there. Mrs. Thayer has been away two weeks. Cnllfornians Are House Guests Here Recently arrived from the south are Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Meyers and son, Francis, of San Jose, Calif., who are vacationing In the city. The visitors are house-guests of Mr and Mrs. W. C. McCulston at their home here. Mrs. Meyers and Mrs. Mc Culston are sisters. Recent Ouests t lilgelnw Home Mrs. William Marcrum and Mrs. Delia Langley, both of Seattle, Wn., were guests early this week of Mr and Mrs. p. B. Bieelow. The visitors are sisters of Mrs. Blgelow. Recent Guests At llurd Home Among visitors In the city of the past few days were Mrs. E. Boster and daughter Florence, of Hollywood, Cal.. who spent the week-end here. The Calif ornlans were house guests of Mrs. E. H . Hurd a nd daughter Anna, during their stay here. Miss Boster Is Y.W.C.A. secre tary in Los Angeles. Miss von der Hellen Home From Bay City Miss Patricia von der Hellen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl von der Hellen .returned to her home here this morning by train after a visit In the south. Miss von der Hellen has been the cuest of her grandmother. Mrs. C. A. Thompson, in San Francisco. Cal. SENATE PLUG FOR HOLES IN TAXMEASURE House Passes Housing Ace After Drastic Changes Prospects Brighten forj Saturday Adjournment j WASHINGTON. Aug. 19. P The ; senate passed today the admlnlstra- I tlon's tax avoidance bill, designed to plug loopholes through which the government has lost about $100,000, 000 revenue annually. With passage by the house last 1 night of the $526,000,000 low cost housing bill, prospects brightened for adjournment of congress by Satur day, j Changes Made ' The senate bill, authorizing federal loans and grants for state and mu nicipal housing projects, was changed drastically by the house before it voted approval last night. 374 to 86. As a result, a committee must ad Just the differences In the house and senate versions before the bill can go to the White House. A wrangle was in prospect, but sponsors ex pressed certainty an agreement would be reached. The housing program was the final measure on the Roosevelt program which Democratic leaders decided could be salvaged. Much of the ad- ministration legislation crop control, wage-hour, and government reorgan isation has been deferred to the next srsslon. J Goes Bark lo House j Approval after a brief and almost perfunctory debate, the non-controversial tax avoidance measure was sent back to the house for consider- j atlon of minor senate amendments, j Chairman Harrison (D.-MIss). of' the senate finance committee told his colleagues the legislation would check the use of personal holding companies, foreign corporation, multiple trust, ind incorporation of personal talent 1 to avoid Income tax liability. j It was drafted at the president's : request, after a Joint congressional 1 committee had Investigated score of corporate devices ued to escape tax atlon. The bill was adopted without a rec ord vote a few minutes alter the sen- 1 ate convened. Not a single provision was questioned. Woodcraft Neighbors Pick Grand Guardian PORTLAND. Aug. 19. (API Min nie Hiner. Portland, entered office for her second term today as grand guardian of the Neighbors of Wood craft. Representatives of nine west ern states elected her at an annual meeting here. Annie P. Hawkins of Toledo will serve as one of the grand managers. Dse Mai TYlbune want ads I IN EAST SHANGHAI (Continued trom etige One.) creek and the Whang poo. Tanks and armored cara were rushed into the breach as the Japanese marines had to give ground. The Japanese command, however, prepared to throw into the battle for Shanghai the new army arriving from Japan, greatly extend the field of operations and compel the Chinese to withdraw by flanking movements. Seven troopships landed Jnpanese reinforcements and war supplies at Japanese docks on the Whangpoo waterfront today. Sixteen more trans port with 20.000 soldiers aboard were reported lying at the mouth of the Yangtze ready to attempt a landing under cover of darkness and the guns of their battle fleet. At least two divisions from Japan were reported entering the Shanghai campaign immediately and 60.000 more men were understood under route from the homeland or under I orucra jor onnnguai. TIENTSIN. Aug. 19. fAP) The Japanese command officially clalr ed today Its heavily reinforced North China army had battered Us way five miles into strategic Nankow pass, the gateway to Mongolia. The Japanese armies were said to be fighting bitterly for each foot of ground, advancing from peak to peak and taking the fortified mountain positions rtdge by ridge. Almost 100. 000 Japanese troops were estimated to have been throw into the North China battle. A concerted attack was underway against the until now Impregnable Chinese positions at the highest point of the 15-mile long pass. It has taken the Japanese almost two weeks to advence the first five miles. This view of Shanghai's waterfront shows (1) the roof of the NYK shipping company's warehouse and office, where a bomb struck during aerial warfare; (2) the Japanese consulate, hit by Chinese bombers and Injuring several; (3) the landing stage destroyed by a bomb which struck the water or the WhanBpoo river between the Japanese consulate and the spot X where the cruiser Klzurno of the Jupanese fleet. Across the river In I'ootung (4) the Chinese were erecting artillery positions In the latest Mlno-Japanese conflict. E FOR GRASS BLAZE A A 500-acre grass and brush fire along the Klamath Falls highway out of Ashland late yesterday threat ened a homestead, cut the telephone line to the Pinehurst district and halted traffic for a short time. Three firefighters were hurt slightly, not seriously enough to leave the fire lines. The fire was attributed to a cig arette tossed by a passing motorist into the dry grass along the high way. A state forest 'patrol of 70 men fought the fire under direction of Dwlght Phlpps, district warden. The blaze was mopped tip today. The fire started about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon along the Klam ath Palls highway about a mile from the Pacific highway Junction. The dry grass burned like gun powder and Bpread rapidly up the hillsides. Three telephone poles were burned down and the line to the Pinehurst district broken. Repairs were quickly made, however, and service was soon restored. The highway waa not closed but motorist hesitated to proceed through the area, the fire having Jumped across the highway In two places. For a time the fire threatened the homestead of O. H. Butterfleld on Hyatt road two miles north of thej oreensprings nignway ana prepara tions were made to evacuote. The blaze, however, did not' reach the house- and no damage was done to the property. District Ranger Hugh Rltter and a crew of 20 trom the Lake of the Woods district of the Rogue River national forest reported for duty to help In combatting the blaze but their services were not needed. The state crew quickly surrounded the flaming area and by 3:30 this morning had the fire under control. Fi FROM GOSPEL SEES; 10 ERECT TABERNACLE Formation of a new church was announced today by the Rev. W. B. Stram. evangelist who recently con ducted a gospel campaign at 4th street and Oakdale avenue. It was to be called the Central Avenue church of Christ. The new church is an outgrowth of the gospel campaign in which about 90 persons responded to form the nu cleus of the organization, Mr. Stram said. The group has concluded negotiations for the purchase of a large lot at the northeast corner of North Central avenue and Jackson street from the city. On this a spa clous tabernacle will eventually be erected, the evangelist stated. Meantime a temporary meeting place Is being sought. Bible school and church services are being held In the armory. Evangelist Stram has been retained as minister of the new church. He and his family will reside at 440 North Front street. DECISIVE BATTLE E (Continued from Page One.) He declared that because of the suit one $260,000 development 'In the county had been postponed or canceled. He cited another Instance where a $25,000 payment to be made on a mine In the county was with drawn on the day that news of filing the Curry county suit was published. The legislative fight to curb mines in muddying waters of the Rogue and the suit to prohibit it entirely, he said, means life or death to all mining in this district and will proportionately affect all other busi ness. Last year's mining trade In this county was estimated at $600,-000. MERRICK'S POOL SWIM IN DRINKING WATER Dally: I p m to 10 p m niar: in:u m to 10 p m jj Oall Four More Days Of Work For Joe POMPTON LAKES. N. J.. Aug. 19 tA.Pi Champion Joe Louis will work four deys and rest three tw- i fore moving Into New Yrk one week from today for his first battle as heavyweight king against Tommy Farr. Joe will put on the gloves for in rounds today. Saturday. Sunday, end Tuesday and will "est tomrro. Monday and Wednesday. STOP! LANGE'S t rl NO FINANCE CHARGE to you for 12 months. YOU pay the Insurance-WE pay the finance charge Car Prices are Going Up Our Prices Are Lower Than Ever The saving you make on the finance charge and our lower prices is well worth STOPPING IN LOOKING THEM OVER LISTENING TO OUR PROPOSITION Sale Dates - Fri. Aug. 20 to Tues. Aug. 31 Every car is tagged and the price plainly marked. 1937 Plymouth De Luxe Sedan Built in trunk. This car like new. 1936 Master Chevrolet Tudor Built in trunk. An exceptional buy. 1936 Plymouth De Luxe Sedan Built in trunk. This car is well worth considering. 1934 Plymouth De Luxe Sedan A honey of a little car. 19C3 Plymouth De Luxe Sedan These cars are r.oted for their economy. 1936 Pontiac Tudor Built in trunk A smooth run ning car. 1936 De Soto Coupe Has the overdrive. A swell coupe 1935 Ford Tudor De Luxe model with built in trunk. A snappy little V-8. 1935 Chrysler Airstream Coupe This is a car anyone would be proud to own. 1933 Chevrolet Tudor This car is a little dandy and some one will get a bargain in this. 50 cars and trucks to choose from. Sedans Tudors Coupes All makes and models. 30 day written Guarantee with our good used cars. Several "Mechanics Friends" these sold dirt cheap you do a little work on them and have economical transportation. Remember the dates of this sale August 20th to 31st You can't afford to miss this saving. LANGE MOTOR CAR GO. Chrysler Plymouth Dealer USED CAR LOT, 25 South Riverside, Medford VETERANS 1 BILL WASHINGTON. AUR. 19. 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