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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON. THURSDAT. SEPTEMBER 14, 1939 PAGE THREE OLD PLANING MILL BEING RAZED TO CUT FIREJAZARD Bank Liquidator Consents to Removal of Former Med ford Planing Mill On Fir and Eleventh Streets Aa old landmark that had become a firm hasard was being demolished today . and business Interest of the district breathed a sigh of relief as they learned of the removal of the danger. It Is the large, rambling, frame The weather is exceptional (exceptionally FINE, that is) building that originally boused the Medford Planing Mill, situated at the northeast comer ox South Fir and 11th streets. The building is being torn down by Lewis Russell and sons for the mAterlals. The property is owned by the Jackson County bank whloh h'j been in the process of li quidation. Upon the advice of Fire Chief Roy Elliott, Kenneth O. Den man, bank , conservator, consented to demolition of the building in order to eliminate a serious fire hazard. The Mace has not been occupied for some time. The sprawling building covers al most halt a city block. It extends from South Fir street east to the 3. p. railroad tracks, almost an en tire block, and runs northward to the Reter Packing company, almost touobing the latter company's build ing. With the exception of some corrugated iron used here and there as siding, the building, inside and out, Is made of wood that U now so old and dry that, Chief Elliott said, it would burn like powder and en danger the entire packing and ware house district If It ever caught fire. Raymond R. Reter, head of the packing company bearing his name, was Jubilant when he learned tne building was being razed. He said an immediate drop In fire Insurance rates in the neighborhood could be expected. It's a miracle, be declared. that the old building had not been set on lira by hoboes using the place for a camp. Much of the time, a watchman has lived on the premises. Through cooperative action with owners, Mr. Elliott has had more than 100 buildings, considered fire hazards, torn down since he became ftr chief. VETERANS FAVOR CASH AND CARRY HELP FOR IF YOU UVE up North, you know you can't beat the Fall weather at the Oregon and Washington beaches it's quite the finest of the year. If you live in the Southland, you know how splendid Autumn can be. And, no matter where you live, you know the delights of In dian Summer. We bring up this talk about the weather because we'd like to remind those who have de layed their visit that the Fall months are the most glorious time to see the Golden Gate International Exposition. Un less the heavens go completely haywire, you can depend on die Autumn being much finer than, the Summer. . San Francisco is one place where the weather is pretty well standardized. The sun us ually shines by the clock, and the trade-wine blow by the , calendar. Almost invariably in Fall, the sun shines brighter . than in Summer. The winds are gentle. Then come gold-and-velvet days. WW Californians, knowing their . Indian Summer season, placed the dosing date at December 2, not with the idea of running their exposition as late as pos sible but to take advantage of their most gorgeous season. So it's a case of "last call" and the best Standard Oil Company of California STUDENTS SETTLE AT ROGUE RIVER ROGUE RIVER, Sept. 14. (Spl.) Teachers, pupils and janltora at Rogue River high and grade schools were very busy during tne nrst ween of school when furniture and equip ment was moved from the old build' Ing to the new one, and classrooms were realigned lor the new organization. . Registration was completed early In the week. Superintendent Walter V Dennis said Indications are that final enrollment will reach about the same total as last year. No significant enrollment figures are yet available because many students are still work ine In the fruit and hop harvest and will register late. , A student committee meeting was held Friday to discuss methods and plans for a varied student activity program for the year. It was de cided that an experimental program Including dramatics, glee club enter tainments, exchange assembly pro grama for neighboring schools, and lnterclass contests .In- football, base ball, basketball, ping pong and bad mlnton would replace competitive football during the fall months. The seven returning lettermen of Jackson county's 1938 six-man football cham pions agreed to the new schedule of activities, providing that competitive basketball be continued. - The new. library, equipped with ample reading table space, and com fortable chairs, Is a center of attrac tion. Seventy-five new volumes were recently added to the collection. Popular magazines are subscribed for. Three daily newspapers come regu larly and are kept on file. 4 . Chinook Running ASTORIA, Ore., Sept. 14, (AP) Chinook salmon were running heavily in the Columbia river at the close of . last week, Bonneville dam fish checkers . said today. The count Jumped from 0439 on Sept. 2 to 13,631 on Sept. 8. The steelhead count fell from 2494 to 1957. 2 1 From this date on I will not be responsible for any accounts con tracted by anyone other than myself Bebe McKlnney (Mrs. Clayton E.) Final plans were made for the united Installation ceremony to be held here In the Knight of Pythias hall at Fifth and Grape streets at S p. m. tomorrow by the posts of Medford. Ashland, Grants Pass and Kerby. Kiel Allen of Grants Pass, new state commander, is to address the gathering. Legion Post Polled by Mail : Tribune On American ' Action in War Favor Neu ' trality; None for Germany ALLIES COURT PONDERING FOR BUDGET DRAFTERS i . G. WHITE ELEPHANT TAXPAYERS Med ford post of the American Le gion voted heavily In favor of an American neutrality permitting sale of munitions to belligerents In the European war on a "cash and carry' basis at lta regular meeting in the armory last night. This is the policy ravorea oy me Roosevelt administration and turned down by congress. The neutrality Question comes up again at the special session of congress called for September 31. Robert R. soei, post commMKler, authorized the sending of last right's poll to eacn memoer of the Oregon congressional delega tion. Veteran Views Interesting The American Legion poll here was I sponsored and conducted by the Mall Tribune tn the belief that the views of the men who fought in the World war would be of value to congress as well as of Interest to the com munity. Several of the veterans who voted saw service in the sector where French and British are now engaged with German forces. Thirty members of the Medford post voted for a "neutrality with the sale of munitions to belligerents on a cash and carry basis" while only four voted far "strict neutrality, with no sale of munitions to belligerents." Under the present neutrality act, the sale of munitions is definitely pro hibited. Four For War Entry -Four members voted In favor of the United States entering the war and sending an expeditionary force abroad to aid England and France; one voted for American entrance into the war but only with naval aid for the allies; one votpd for entrance Into the war but only to the extent of providing England and France with supplies and credit. Eighteen voted against counten ancing any Interference with Amer ican shipping by any of the bellig erents. None For Germany Not a single member voted to enter the war to aid Germany. . In filling out his ballot one mem ber wrote: "The liberty which we en Joy In this country Is a most precious thing and I believe that next to our country France and England most exemplify our Idea of liberty. If we allow them to be defeated, It will be only a matter of a short time when we shall be called upon to de fend our Ideals by force of arms and without the aid of any other nation. Therefore I say we cannot let France and England be destroyed." Seven membprs of the Medford del egation to the Beaver Boys State this year told the meeting of their activi ties and experiences and expressed their appreciation to the Legion post for making their attendance at the camp possible. The boys attending the meeting last night were Vern Kellenbeck, John Saulsberry, Bud Hoover, Lamar Coverstone, Leigh ton Piatt, Robert Holmes and Douglas Eden. Garlotk Backed The post voted unanimously to back Lee Oarlock for the position of state service officer of the Amer ican Legion. Mr. Oarlock has been an active member of the Medford post for years. He has also filled state offices. His service to the American Legion was lauded by Ray Gossett of Portland who was a guest at the meeting. Mr. Gossett Is past com mander of Portland post and of the Portland district. . . The county court now has under 1 consideration the naming of the 1940 budget committee to serve with the county court In preparation of the budget for the coming year. The selections are expected to be made between now and October 1 so a start on their deliberations can be made early next month. Members of the county court said no names have been mentioned as yet. In previous - yearn It has been something of a custom nor the three appointive members of the budget committee to be selected, one from the north, one from the south, and one from the central section of the county, representative of the fruit Industry, farming, and business In terests. CIVIL WAR VETERANS READY TO GO AGAIN INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 14. (AP) Six Civil war survivors of th un ions' "Persimmon brigade" are ready to go to war again "if Uncle Sam needs us." They met here at their thirty fourth annual reunion. The brigade, four Indiana volunteer . regiments, won Its name when Its members, out of supplies, lived on persimmons. 33iQa$ Jot City Paying $1000 Monthly Interest On Defunct Line $19,629 Delinquent On Eight , Years of Taxes GRANTS PASS, Ore., Sept. 14. ( AP ) The Ca 11 fornls and Oregon Coast railroad found no takers today when a hearing was held by the county court to consider tax fore closure on the 14-mlle line west from Grants Pass to Waters creek. Judge W. A. Johnson said the county does not plan to institute foreclosure proceedings Immediately. Meanwhile Receiver C. H. Demaray said he would attempt to have Its valuation lowered to reduce the ap proximately $2,000 annual tax. 91,000 Month Interest. Started to the coast by Twohy Brothers and closed by United States entrance In the world war, the line received 9300,000 from a city of Grants Pass bond Issue. The city has paid 91,000 a month in Interest since, since. Demaray Is receiver but has let the Beaver Portland Cement company of Gold Hill operate the line tn re turn for maintenance and payment of 91.800 annual Interest on 925,000 owed the Southern Pacific which re conditioned a washed-out bridge. A. A. Hampson, Southern Pacific attorney, said today he wouldn't take the line aa a gift. W. H. Mulrhead of the cement company asserted the line to Its Marble Mountain quarries where M men are employed, la costing more than would standard freight tariffs. Truck transportation of rock Is not feasible, he declared. It would make cement costs too high for competi tion. Meanwhile the Una needs costly Improvement, he saM, Taxes Delinquent. County officials reported 910,43946 taxes are delinquent for the past eight years and that the county has had to pay 91.000 a year to the state without receiving any money. Preston Delano, high official In Washington, was passenger and freight agent on the line at Its be ginning. James Twohy of the build ers' family, has a position on the board of directors of a federal bank at San Francisco, being named last week to suoceed Delano. Twohy was formerly regional official for HOLO. PORTLANDER NEW HEAD OREGON REALTY ASSN. ONTARIO, Sept. 1.(A) David B. Simpson of Portland was elected president of the Stat Association of Real Estate Boards at their an nual convention yesterday, Bernard Eastman, Payette, Idaho. E. M. Chlclote, Klamath Palls, and B. O. Brockway, Portland, were ohosea vice-presidents. Property owners were urged to form a solid opposition to the pres ent high tax burden Imposed on. real estate for schools and local governments. Uss Msll Tribune want ads. 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Wear it with your town clothes, your tailored dress clothes, or your more casual sport clothes. And wear it often, for it costs only $2.98. In black alligator with black suede, and brown alli gator with brown sitede. M. M. DEPT. STORE NO MORE SIGMS ABOUT THE ""jfll 0F Y0UR euuee Try on "Jsnice" and smile I "Csn this bs my footf" youH ssy to yourself. "It hain't looked so small la years and yesrs." Conn-sating lesthers srtful swirls elever lines of dels make the shoe look shorter snd slimmer without iaerifieing your comfort. Blsck Kid with Patent trim. Brown Kid with Lizard Calf trim. Sim 4 to 10, AAA to D and EEE. OTHER STUiS $5n6 SUES I TO II, AAAA tO III LISTEN TO "Knna Jettick Melodies" Station KMED, every Sunday at 1 P, M. imtrica'iSmarUH Walking f J Shott Co Places Comfortably M. M. DEPARTMENT STORE WE TAKE THE LEAD- With This Autumn Parade of MARY LANE COATS Famed for style and fit, Clever individual styling and new oarefully chosen fabrics share top honors in our 1939 Pall and Winter collection . . . sophisti cated untrimmed sport coats . , . dress coats , , , and coats for general wear. Telephone 232 You will expect to pay much more for these coats. They are not only style right and serviceable but tiiey are easy on your pocket book. UsjJ To US Tou csn always pay lesa snd dress better at the M.M, Department Store. Spirited As the First Crisp Days of Autumn The Smart Fall Bloomfield Dresses What a grand collection of Autumn beauty. 85 new Fall dresses in sizes to fit all figures. When you buy Bloomfield dresses and Mme. Renauld dresses you are sure of an exclusive style as we never buy but one of these smart outstanding dresses. Let us show them to you this weekend. Sites 12 to 48. PRICES AT 12.45 to $22,50 SAVE On Your FALL UMBRELLA 7) new Fall umbrellas. Read how much you receive for so little. Pure oil silk covers, strong 16 rib frames. Largs assortment of the latest handles. All whits with colored patterns well aa navy blue, wine and red. While thla shipment laata, JACKSON COUNTY 4-H CLUB LIVESTOCK SHOW MEDFORD SEPT. 19-20-21 Make the M. 'AT. Department store your headquarters during this big show. HOUSE FROCKS They Just arrived. Zipper styles, rayons and high grade cotton prints. Sizes 12 to 50. RAIN COATS Get ready for Fall rains. The new Fall rain coats are all on display. $11.98 to 07.50 FALL'S GREATER FASHION VALUE! SPUN-RAYON DRESSES Dozens of new dresses In plain colors and lovely prints. You simply must try these dresses on. Tou wilt marvel at how It is possiblu to buy such lovely dresses at so low a price. Pull range of sizes and the pries Is only $2.9 M. M. DEPARTMENT STORE- M. M. DEPT. STORE M. M. DEPT. STORE-
