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.
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Sketched from
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$2.90
THE Spat SHOE!
Biggest sensation of a fashion-wise season, thii fam
ous little spat shoe will be a favorite in your ward
robe this fall. It's fashioned of glossy alligator calf
with the "spat" of rich, dull suede. And a row of
shiny buttons up the side give it the smartly tailored
look!
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
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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.
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US
Tou csn always pay lesa
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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
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