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irSDFORD "MAIL TRIBUNE. MEPFORD. OREO OX, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1937. PAOE TTTREE SEWER PROJECTS RESULHF PI Government Furnished Ore gon $340,412 in Grants $337,500 in Loans Also Improvement, Repair WASHINGTON. Not. 8,AP) Sewer projects costing $845.09? were undertaken In Oregon the past four and a half years with public works administration aid. Secretary Ickes disclosed this today in an announcement placing ' the total cost of PWA-sponsored sewer projects In the United states at 400,000.000. Ickes said the government's share In the Oregon program amounted to 340.413 In grants and $337,500 In loans. Much Repair Of the 847,097 spent on the Ore gon projects. H99.009 went Into new sanitary sewer systems and $645,098 into existing systems. Of the latter amount, S385.455 was for the repair or extension of sanitary sewers. $131,- 678 for combined sanitary and storm sewers, and $128,070 for Improvement of sewage disposal plants. The new projects: Nyssa, $35,454 of which $14,000 was a loan and $11,454 a grant; Oswego, $140,000 of which $83,000 wss a grant; Talent, $34,545 of which 16.545 was a grant and 19,000 a loan. Cost of improvement on existing svstems and equipment included: Ashland, sewer addition, $80,000 of which $38,000 was grant; Burns, dls possl plant addition, $33,000, of which $5,700 was grant and $18,300 a loan: Grants Pass, disposal plant addition, $45,000. of which $10,300 was a grsnt and $34,800 a loan: Oresham, sanitary and storm sewer additions, $131,573. of which $59,208 wss nrnt and $40,000 a loan: Hills- boro, sewer additions, . $185,455, of which $83,465 was a grant and 000 a loan: Lakevlew, disposal plant ' addition. $38,070. of which $11,800 was a grant and $24,400 a loan: Med ford, sewer additions, $130,000. of which $33,000 was grant and $87,000 loan: Pendleton, treatment plant ad dltion, $36,000, of which $11,250. was grant. CALIFORNIA OFFICIAL FAVORS DEVIL'S ISLE SANTA BARBARA, Cel. (Pi Pol lowing the riot at Polsom prison In whirh the warden was fatslly stab bed, Edward I. Abbott, state prison director, has proposed an escape proof Devil's Island for life-termers and hsbltual prisoners. He declares that "plotting of escapes is virtually continuous smong hsraenea cr.min 1 " California has 560 lifers in Its two MrlftOTUL AinBtMK nrison In Ssn Francisco Is often referred to as a Devil's lslsnd, im considered escsoe-proof. It holds only federal prisoners. The Grange rentnl Point Grance Central Point Orange held regu lar meeting November 6. A memorial service wss held for Sister Edna Hover. Officers elected for tfrie coming yesr are: Master, Leonard Freeman: overseer. Arnold Bohnerf. lecturer, Aden TyreU; steward. Elmer Olson: assistant steward, Delmar Smith; ehaplsln, Mrs. Hilda Hague: treas urer, O. F. Smith; secretary, Mrs. Hlldegard Pierce: gate keeper. Paul Smith: Cerea. Frieda Young; Po mona. Mrs. Susie Msust; Flora, Mrs. Mse Richardson: lady assistant stew ard. Mrs. Psye Rlttlnger: executive committee. J. E. Vincent, Wm. Foley and Warren Patterson. Plana were made for a dinner dance to be given November 18. 'PEACHES' BROWNING GETS RENO FREEDOM RENO. Kev., Nov. 9. (AP) Mrs. Frances Heenan Hynes. the former "Peaches' Browning, won an uncon tested divorce on grounds of cruelty today from Bernard J. Hynes. man ager of a Denver, Colo., theater. Mrs. Hynes was also granted res toration of her former name, Prances Browning. Her first husband was the late Edward W. (Daddy) Browning, millionaire New York real estate man. HONGKONG RESIDENTS LIKE NEWTOWN APPLES HOOD RIVER. Nov. . M The English population's demsnd for Ore gon Newtown apples at Hongkong has more than made up the fruit losses in the Shanghai war son. A. W. Peters of the Apple Growers' association said today. The British market has Improved. Government estlmstes of a Isrge east ern crop have depressed the domestic trade. GREENLEAF, MOSCONI IN FIRST PLACE TIE PHILADELPHIA. Nov. . . Wil lie Mosconl of Philadelphia and de fending Chsmplon Ralph Oreenleaf of New York were deadlocked for first place today In the world's champion ship pocket billiard tournament, with five victories and one defeat each. Mosconl moved Into the first plsce tie by defeating Marcel Camp of De troit last night. 135 to 14. In 12 Innings. The Pythian Sisters will serve Chicken Dinner Armistice Day. Thurs-; d.v. Nor. 11th. from 11 to at the prttven Hall. Price 3c Publle In- j tittd. Meteorological Report November 9 For era t k. Medford and vicinity: Unset tied. with occasional rain tonight and Wednesday; Httle , change In tem perature. Oregon: Unsettled tonight ana Wednesday; occasional rain west por tion; little change In temperature; moderate- southerly wind off coast. Local Data. Temperature a year ago today: Highest, 61; lowest. 26. Total monthly precipitation .ao Inch. Deficiency for the month .26 Inch. Total precipitation since Septem ber 1. 1937, 3.66 inches. Excess for the season. 1.21 Inches Relative humidity at 5 p. m. yes terday, 70 per cent; B a. m. today. 65 per cent. Tomorrow: Sunrise, 6:55 a.m. Bun- set, 4:55 p.m. Observations Taken nt 5 V !.. . 130th Meridian Time i" o 3 g g c a m B 2 "o Boise 53 Boston 64 Chicago - 60 Denver - 62 Eureka 62 Helena 58 .05 .06 Clear Cloudy Clear Clear Cloudy Clear Clear Cloudy Clear Clear Rain Clear Rain Clear Cloudy Rain Rain Rain Cloudy 36 23 32 54 .03 48 40 46 T Los Angeles 72 MEDFORD 60 New York 68 Omsha 60 Phoenix 72 Portland Reno 64 Roseburg - 64 Salt Lake 60 San Francisco 62 Seattle . - 54 Spokane 66 Washington, D.C. 76 YBklma 60 43 48 1.55 23 46 .36 30 48 44 44 .30 .05 58 .03 44 T OF FOR JACKSON COUNTY Jackson county chapter of Pro America was formally organized yes terday afternoon following a no hostess luncheon at the Hotel Med ford In honor of Mrs. George T. Ger llnger of Portland, state president of the Republican women's organiza tion. Mrs. Gerllnger sketched the his tory of Pro America and related its alms and objectives. Mrs. 0. M. Hurd, who had been acting as temporary chairman of an informal county chapter here and who presided at the luncheon, urged the women of southern Oregon to take an active part In politics. About 40 women attended the luncheon and subsequent meeting and enthusiasm was evidenced over success of the organization In this county. Mrs. Gerlinger was accom panied by Miss Eleanor GUe of Port land, state trustee. Mrs. George M. Roberts we elected chairman of the Jackson county inlt. Other officers chosen were Mrs. C. M. Hurd, first vice chairman, Mrs. H. D. McCaakey, second vice chair man, Mrs. G. Q D'Alblnl, --cording secretary, Mrs. William M. .McAllister, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Dwight H. Pindley, treasurer. Trustees elected were Miss Ann Livingston, Mrs. J. P. Dodge of Ash land. Mrs. H. G. Wilson, Mrs. Prank J. Newman, Mrs. C. L. Hopkins and Mrs Gain Robinson. Sarazen In Islands MANILA. P. I., Nov. 9. (.Pj Gene Sarazen, American golf professional has arrived In Manila from the Unit ed States. He planned to play several exhibition matches in the Philippine Islands, he said. 33 fclXtUJilQ & fltSB (Pin? (BEGEM? -sc. ..:. !!. o AVAILABLE IN &W$hMW !ttffiiid jBilg - VAa-V TUHMI 1 liAltf W- BY 4-H BOYS E Three hundred and seventy-five ears of selected 4-H club seed corn were on exhibition in Medford last week. the result of a new corn improve ment contest started in Jackson coun ty this year and sponsored by the Medford branch of the U. S. National bank. More than 35 acres of corn were planted and cared for by the 16 club boys this year and the acre age Is expected to double that amount next year, according to C. D. ponrad. county club agent. Dr. E. R. Fore, corn breeder at Oregon State college. Judged the ex hibit and complimented the boys on their good work this year, but pointed out several places where the boys could make some good Improvements on their corn and consented to co operate with the bank and the club members In securing the best seed .vatlable for next year. There Is a possibility of proven, high-bred seed corn being used for the contest next time. The boys' exhibits consisted of 2S ears of corn and the prizes fur nished by the bank were awarded as follows: 1. 1938 summer school scholarship at Oregon State college Charles Stan ley of Lake Creek. 2. $5.00 to Gordon Stanley, Lake Creek. 3. $3.00 to Benton Walch, Route 3. Medford. 4. $2.00 to Bob Walch, Route 3, Medford. 5. $1.00 to Norman Smith, Cen tral Point. 6. $1 .00 to Clayton Charley. Brownsboro, Ore. 7. $1.00 to Merton Bradshaw. Brownsboro, Ore. The $5.00 special prize for the high est yielding corn was awarded to Charles Offenbacher of Applegat. who had a yield of 90 bushels per acre. The latter part of November, ten ears of corn from each of these ex hibits will be" sent to the first Oregon state corn show to be held In Port land from November 29 to December 4. At that time the Jackson county boys will have a chance to find out how their corn compares with that raised In other parts of the stata. DETER1 BY SVLACAUOA, Ala. Wl Dice shoot Ing got Clande Blackmon In trouble and then got him out with a 2 fine. "Oct out your dice," the recorder told Blackmon In police court. "What ever you shoot will be your f.'r.e." Blackmon turned up two ones the lowest points In dice. Phil Thompson, charged along with Blackmon with engaging In a fight after a dice game, rolled a two and a six in court and had to dig into his pocket for $8 to pay his fine. I ON CUNARD LliR NEW YORK. Nov. 9. flp) Success ful reception of television broadcasts by a liner at sea was reported today by Capaln A. T. Brown of the Cunard White Star liner Britannic. Captain Brown said the experi ments, believed the first of their kind ever attempted, were performed lama I K - am -: - cfr O.0. lb vMrt 610, October 30. 30 and 31, after the ship sailed from London. The experiment were conducted by engineers of the British Broadcasting corporation, who set up their receiv ing equipment in a vacant cabin. Captain Brown said the Britannic, until It left the English channel, was never more than 30 miles off ahore. "The pictures were extraordinarily clear, and the sound was perfect." he said. "They broadcast special programs from Alexandria palace In London, and the reception on the ship seemed excellent. "The pictures were reproduced on a screen about 10 by 13 Inches. It was as distinct as If they'd been sending It from the next cabin' AS SOVIET TAKES HOLIDAY MOSCOW. Nov. 9. (&) The, Rus sian masses enjoyed a holiday Mon day In celebration of the 30th anni versary of the revolution, but there was no halt ln the Soviet Union's drive against Its suspected enemies. Seventeen death sentences were re ported from the provinces, Including 14 convicted members of a Trotskylst band In the Tartar republic and three employes of vegetable and grain dis tribution services In the Ukraine. A Gasoline Advertisement Reading Time 10 Second i879 L MAI IN MAKING BOXES The Central Committee of the Wooden Box Institute, composed of five members from Timber Products company and a likn number of rep resentatives from Medford corpora tion. Is well on Its way to the reali zation of Its objectives as a result of the success! ut and Interesting meeting November 4. . Members present were Cecil Vance, chairman, Truitt Cantrell, George Mero. J, A. Mero, Bill Ling ass and Dave Westbrook, secretary-treasurer. The first four named are from Tim ber Products company, the last two from Medford corporation. Roscoe O. Duthle, editor of the Wooden iSox News, of Klamath Palls, was alto present. At a previous meeting Bill Ungaag was asked to rerve in an aivleory capacity during the first few meetings of the committee, to which he consented. Due to other Important gatherings several members were absent Includ ing Hale Oreenman, Bud Goldln, Oeorge Russell an Art Cook. Mr. Duthle Informed the commit STANDARD GASOLINE IS UNSURPASSED More motorists of the Pacific West use Standard Gasoline than any other gasoline is available everywhe Standard Service is nationally famous Need STANDARD OIL tee an Interesting film will arrive In Medford shortly to be shown In connection with news reels. The film, though only three minutes In duration, will give a glimpse Into the various operations necessary tn converting trees of the forest Into finished products. In order to win further support of merchants here, the Wooden Box Institute will run a picture and write-up in the Wooden Box News of any window display to stimulate the use of wooden boxes. In case the merchant will send picture of such display to the Wooden Box News. 311 Williams building. Klam ath Palls. Ore. The paper now has a wide circulation on the Pacific coast. Following the talk by Mr. Duthle. the members of the central com mittee agreed upon a plan for a Joint drive In behalf of wooden boxes by contacting the management of all places of business where goods are received or shipped. To simplify the plan, the places of business were divided equally between the two committees. LIONS AnTbUCKAROOS BATTLE TO DEADLOCK VANCOUVER. B. C Nov. 0. The Vancouver Lions and Portland Buckaroos battled to a 3-2 overtime tie here last night to open Van couver's Pacific Coast Hockey league season. Phone 643 We'll naul away youi refuse City Sanitary Service Standard Gasoline more be COMPANY TIGERS GO EASY IN PREPARATION Medford high school's Black Tor nado, preparing for their traditional Armistice Day encounter with Ash land here Thursday afternoon and their one and only Southern Oregon conference battle at home. Is taking It easy. Head Coach Bill Bowerman an nounced today that the Tigers would go through an exceptionally light workou t this a f tcrnoon and tomor row. Yesterday, dummy drills on of fensive and defensive tactics were the meat of the easy practice session. Jack Bowman, reserve halfback, Is the only Tiger player who won't be In condition for the Grizzlies, Bower man stated. Bowman hurt his shoul der several weeka ago and the Injury Is still causing trouble. Remainder of the team la In good shape, the coach said. On the Ashland front, Coach Skeet O'Connell Is reported to have closed the gates to Grizzly workouts while he produces offensive magic for the team's "big" encounter of the year. Last season, It will be remembered, Ashlnnd, the team that hadn't shift fsO 1 V- said? OF CALIFORNIA ed all year, surprised Medford and several thousand fans by displaying not only a backfteld shift but a line shift as well., Ashland players are In good condi tion, according to reports. Big Steva Fowler, booming halfback, and tiny Charlie Warren, all -conference quar terback last season, are expected to carry the brunt of the Orlrzly ittack. IN 4 MINUTES Insist on ttellcliiiu tirade A LOST RIVER BUTTER & MILK Manurarturrd in MeUfiird 937
