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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (May 8, 1938)
WCE TWELVE MT5T)rORD MAIL TRIBUNEMEDFOTIT), OREHOy. SUNDAY, MAY 8. 1938 HOLLO PLANS 10 FILE GUILTY PLEA EMPLOYEES DAY STATE E TO OPEN MONDAY FOR SEATTLE TRIP Posed As Probable .Pur chaser Of Orchard Clings To Chinese War Service Claim. Ronald Rollo, 39, alias John Zwlck, who allegedly confessed to the rob bery of 13 Med ford homes since April 18, waived preliminary hearing In Justice of the peace court yesterday morning and was bound over to the grand Jury on 26O0 ball. Deputy District Attorney Oeorge Nellson quoted Rollo as saying he would waive grand Jury rights and go before Circuit Judge H. D. Nor ton on a district attorney's Informa tion Monday to plead guilty. He Is charged with larceny from a dwelling. The dapper, polished, fast-talking Rollo, who claims he was an aerial machine-gunner for the Cblnene In the current Oriental war and who was In Medford purportedly for the pur pose of purchasing a large fruit or chard, was arrested by City Police men Clyde plchtner and Ray alone- ker Thursday nlht. Under question ing at city police station, he admit ted entering a tfr,zen local residences. Chief of police Clatous McCredle said. obtaining clothing, jewelry and ml cellaneoua articles vnlued at approx imately I5O0. In Justice of the peace court yes terday, Rollo stuck to bis story of having been a machine-gunner for the Chinese, and of receiving ma chine-gun wounds In his leg when his plane was forced down. In his short terra of freedom In Medford Rollo was taken on tours of the val ley by citizens Interested In selling him a pear orchard. When arrested be had only 75 cents on his person, although he reportedly asserted he had $16,000 cash with which to buy an orchard. Although Rollo admits to city po- plce of having robbed only two other houses before coming to Mediord, they being In Portland, Chief Mc Credle said he was Investigating, through fingerprints, the possibility that Rollo had a previous crime rec ord. Print of him have been sent to Salem. AGED LADY'S DOG, 10, GIVEN PARTY Buddy celebrated her tenth birth day Friday, A party was arranged in her honor with a 10-candled oake nd other attributes of a natal day fet. Buddy la an affectionate dog that has been a clone companion of her mistress. Mra. A. H. Wise of 12354 Almond street, since the death of Mr. Wise two years ago. Buddy part; was held In the home of Mra. Mary Matthews of ai Almond street. Mrs. Matthews Is 0 yesrs old and Is confined to her home. The party was held In her home so thai she might participate She Is fond of animals. Six persona attended, the party, with Buddy occupying a place of honor and receiving the first piece cut from the birthday cake. F TO LAST REWARD Mr. P. J. Wstiwn of Medford re ceived word yesterday of the sudden death In Anaheim, Cal.. of her brother, J. Adams, former well known local resident. He was 61 years old. Interment will take place In Anaheim. Mr. Ad sms left here about 1C years a (to. He Is survived by his wife, Knte Adams, and two children. Robert and Josvphlne. all of Ana helm and two sisters. Mra. Mnud Murphy and Mrs. Watson of Med ford and one brother, Wntnon Adam of Medford. Employees days, marking a special selling event, will open tomorrow at the J. C. Penney department store. The event Is considered unusual because the entire selling campaign has been planned and will be carried out by the employees. In order to give their manager, Ray P. Baker, pleasant surprise by staging a big sales event during his absence from town, the employees got together and mapped out the special bnrgaln sale which opens tomorrow. Each de partment head selected outstanding values to feature during the event "Make no mistake, we are really out to make bargain history In Med ford during this event," said C. O Wood, assistant manager. "Read our Mall Tribune advertisement today While we have made every effort to have an adequate stock of merchan dise for this event, we cannot gusr antee quantities. Shoppers should therefore Bt to the store early for their share of the savings In these bargain sales." Many Medford members of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church are planning to attend the annual district meet ing which will be held In Grants Pass Monday. Guest speaker at the session will be Miss Katharine Mauer, nationally known deaconess and welfare work er at the United States Immigration station at Angel Island In San Fran cisco, Cal. Miss Maurer's person ality Is wonderfully ndapted to her position. She has charm and tact in dealing with ofriclaJs, a rare un derstanding of the detained people, and sincere devoted helpfulness for them. In March of 1013 Miss Maurer. a graduate detconess of San Francisco National Training ' school, was ap pointed by the government to the position she has held continuously since that time. Mine Maurer ts known as "Ooddess of Mercy of Angel Island" and Is respected and loved by all whom she comes In contact with. Her wel fare work In connection with the immigration station In regarded as highly beneficial to hundreds of people. Miss Mnuror's . address will be of extreme Interest and a large attend ance is expected. High School Hopes To Enter Regional Contest Con cert Tuesday To Help Raise Fund. "On to Seattle" la the slogan of the Medford high school state cham pionship band as It gets ready for the final concert to be given Tuesday night af the school auditorium to finance the Seattle trip. The band has been Invited by the University of Washington to compete in the regional contest as the state of Oregon champions In "B" clsas. For the first time In years Medford came out of the championship con tent the winner. Five hundred dollars must be raised to make the trip possible. A committee of downtown business men has been appointed through the chamber of commerce to act as ad visors to the campaign, and to help raise the money. The concert Tuesday night will commence at 8 and will feature clas sical, martial, and modern music, along with the presentation of bril liant young soloists, four of whom won first places In the state contest at Corvsllls last month. Tickets may be bought at elthei the chamber of commerce or the senior high school. Bond members themselves will contribute the balance necessary to finance the trip. Expenses, however, will be held to a minimum by board ing the bond people In the fraterni ties and sororities on the Washington campus. According to Wilson F. Walt, di rector, the concert Tuesday will be the best ever presented in Medford j He urges everyone to attend, not only to give the band the necessary funds, but to enjoy a splendid concert. jlil 1 1 n 1 1 1 in i ' in ' 11 " 1 FOUNDER LIGHT WIFE TO LECTURE Qencvlevee Behrend and her hus- band. Worth Smith, will give an Il lustrated lecture In Towpscnd hall at 133 West Main street at 8 o'clock Monday evening. The public ta In vited. No admittance charge will be made but a voluntary offering will be taken. Ocnevlevee Behrend. a native of Pe rls, la a mentsl scientist. Both she and Mr. Smith are nationally known authors and lecturers. They are now making their home on a ranch near Rogue River. i Phone 043. We'll haul away your refuse, city Sanitary Service. J, O. Balrd, credited with estab-; llshlng the first electric light plant In Medford, died recently In Long Beach, Calif., at the age of 70. With Creed Stratton. Mr. Balrd established an electric light plant here about 1894. After operating I; for about tlvo yeors, the partners i sold out to R. H. Whitehead. 1 Mr. Balrd spent most of his ltfo In Portland, where for years he was j associated with the Portland General ! Electric company. He moved to Long Beach from Portland a year ago. j Many of Medford's pioneer residents , remember him well. I Mr. Balrd Is survived by his wife j and two daughters, all Long Beach i residents. I For Your Vegetable and Flower Plants that are rnld frame tempered and growing out-of-doors; alto a feu polled plants for MOTIIF.H'S BAY see Ihe CRATF.R ORF.ENHOL'SE? on rrater take Highway. ,usl north of Spring Street. MR. MRS. KLNNF.TII MF.AIIOWS BIRTHS Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Owena of Centrsl Point. Rlrl weighing ttx pounds 4 ounces. May 7, In the Community hospital. The little girl haa been named Sandra Alice. Born to Mr. and Mm. Horace Knight of 803 West Second street Thursday, In Sacred Heart hiwpital a boy wishing six pounds, two ounce. The new arrival was erro neously reported as girt in Friday's paper. Ose Mall Tribune Want Ada. II m m - c" . o' 1 col" ..ww1 .- lint umnii! 1 A CONGRESS OF UNBELIEVABLE PAREDEWtf OPENING f TUESDAY NIGHT MAY 10TH I ..tie J qHERE: mm SHOWS, CARNIVAL AND COMBINED Too BIG to Cover With Canvas I- to MaiiaMaWaBlJitt CftF -J&Y ROCKETS- a THE HUMAN 1 VV IT WILL BE LOCATED ON NORTH PACIFIC HIGHWAY BACK OF PINE CONE INN Medford Bus Fery to Minute, to rarnhat tiround.. 7 p. m. till :.10 p m. Then ever. 30 mlnulr. V rare. ADMISSIONS TO ALL-ir. Children Under 12 FREE at Main Onte! DOORS OPEN NIGHTLY 6 P. M. SHARP JP.AN PROCK JOAN HOI.MTi MART gCRTTLBR "STAN" CROUCH "BOB" FAIRES FRANCES BARS ' " A t " r st. ' i n jA Work Clothlni Women's Furntshlnga Ready.to-Wear Shoe Dept. Men's Furnishings Sheets-Domestlef EMPLOYEES' DAYS "Bargains! That's what Employees' Days mean! We, the folks behind the counters, have been given a free hand to select for you a thrilling array of special features. We ought to know what you want we think we've got it and our prices are right! Read the good news! Join the crowds! You'll save! Feature Priced! Polo Shirts Men's Favorites! Real Values! 25c 19c Values In cool smartness! Fancy stitched cotton, fast colors! (aucho or rope tie collars! Boys' sizes... Boh Falrea' selection for Employ ees' Days. He says: "Fellows, this Is really the Hottest Value In town: come In and jet yuurs early! They wont Inst lung at this price!" MAIN FLOOR .Men's t'huinhrav work shirts Full Cut! Serviceable! Sizes 14H to A bargain scoop! Good weight blue chamhroy work shlrt at a glre away price! Vou will want several of these so be here early. MAIN FLOOR Employees' Feature Men's Pajamas Roomy sizes! fjt g- Fast color! J e" EA. Slipover or coat styles! Popu lar solid shades or fast color patterns! Hurry In for vours! MAIN FLOOR Men's Union Suits Short sIcmm, long log, nainsook or houldor button tvM. M UN FLOOR 49c Men's Work & Dress Sox A feature buy! Kayon plaited fancy patterns on heavy cotton work so. MAIN FLOOR Boys' Graduation Suits Fine quality blue cheviot suits for boys, liny now while selection of sizes Is complete. bkIIII MAIN FLOOR ?QVV Children's Part Wool Sweaters 50cea Rrokfn sires hut every one a real bur, with port barks and zipper. MAIN FLOOR Men's Flannel Slacks $298 .K large new group of men'f grey flannel slacks plain or patterns, pleated or plain, sires 29 to 36. MAIN FLOOR Men's Bush Jackets 98c to $2.98 Fashion's newest feature for ports wear, corduroy In the popular spring color. MUX FI.OOR Crah. gabardine or Boys' Flannel Jimmies New for Spring! Boy' dre Jimmies, with bib, In flannel or anfor1red gubarrilne, several shades to select from. MAIN FLOOR 98c Boys1 White Oxfords slsos -Siv All leather, wing tip styles tor only SI. 9S, Hen la value! MAIN FLOOR $198 Kl 111 HOARD Part Linen Kitchen Towels ... 5c ea. large sire I4', Part Linen t'.a el at a htrgsln prlfv. Llntlevis anil ahv.rhcnf. RXLCONV '""jr-zr"m c a. wood ASST. MOR. Flour Squares Limited quantity! Better Hurryl 5 Never again may you see a price Hko thl! Oet your supply today! All new ma terial, laundered and retidy to use! 35 by 28 Inches. Oil Cloth For Bright Kitchens! Bargain Priced! Ci Colorful new patti'm for many needs. Hum ! tiet your share! Up can't pur chase any in on to sell nt this exceptional price. White Handbags 43c Many Styles ! Simulated leather In pouch and envelope styles . . . Fashion right for summer! Grand valnes! MEN'S Police Shoe $298 Goodyear welt! , All leather! Reinforced arch! Penney's Shoe Week feature! All leather construction! For work or dress wear here Is an outstanding value! MMV FLOOR MARY WK.IiHKR 1- - ,y rv". a'--. w ) ' x'V '. - i&w! We're Proud of These Bargains We Picked 'em OURSELVES! PURE Silk Hose Full fashioned! Perfects! 36c pr. Pure silk, lovely hose In clear chif fon, new shades and perfect qual ity of course! MAIN FLOOR Men's White Oxfords Leather soles! Wlngtlp! $2.44 pr. Yes! an ALL leath er white oxford for only 44. Be mre to see these! Sizes 6 to II. MAIN FLOOR , MEN'S Wash Pants Fast Color! . , Sanforized! $1.00 pr. Dressy new pat terns at a new low price. Sizes 30 to 40., Employees' Feature. MAIN FLOOR Sensational Values! Tub Frocks Lawns ! Batistes 1 Percales ! 33c Summery short sleeved dresses with unusual necklines and trimmings. Large selection sizes 14 to 44. Mary Schuler says: "In all my ready-to-wear experience I have never seen a more outstanding purchase." lie here KAR1.V! SECOND FLOOR Employees' Feature 1,000 Pairs New Anklets Elastic tops! White or Pastels ! IOc Special purchase of fine qual ity anklets at this feature price. All sizes ami color, buy them hy the dozen. MAIN FLOOR Employees' Feature Beautiful Lace Table Cloths 57x57! New Patterns! $100 Ruth Hoard says: "These non id he a sell out at 51.40! At this price they are sensa tional." Quantity limited so shop early. BALCONY Marvel Sanitary Napkins Soft, rlnffy and easily disposable MAIN FLOOR -12 In ho Colorful Serviceable Rubber Aprons 1 9c Lacy designs are printed on these transparent robber aprons MAIN FLOOR Women's, Misses Panties Novelty rayons In new styles, well made, smartly , trimmed. Bargains. V jt a MAIN FLOOR JL 5 1000 yds. Batistes, Lawns 10c Lovely print In sheer fabrics for summery froiks. Fast colors! BALCONY vr. Duro Sheets 81x99 size One of the best bnys In years! stock up now! BALCONY Better Quality Dresses One group highly styled dresses at this bargain - price. ee these early! f ms SECOND FLOOR JL V5 Baby Pants Rayon & Rubber- 17c Ventilated, cool and coinfortahlel Will not hmri or chafe, sit button style. SFCOND FIOOR EA. Cool! Flattering! House Coats $1.00 Vat Dyed! VI rap around or llde fastener front tyle. SFCONO FLOOR HKIH" l)KLLKR m Mia Linen $ Ilk Drape ry I CENTRAL AT SIXTH Women' Fuml'Mrc
