Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, October 26, 1939, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextMEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26. 1939. PAGE THRE3 r LAST DAY LOOMS San Francisco, Oct. 26. (UP) With the close of the Golden G 1 1 e International exposition Sunday, October 29, looming close, one of the fair's largest week-day crowds arrived on Treasure Island yesterday In celebration of "women's day " Attendance at 6 p. m. had passed the 90,000 mark, with San Francisco school children, freed from classes, taking ad vantage of a 10-cent admission to swell the crowd. The question of a second year run for the exposition still was in the balance, after a commit tee attempting to raise $1,650, 000 needed to reopen the fair met with the board of managers and reached no decision. Dan London, committee chairman, said representatives had agreed exhibitors and concessionaires must be informed Friday morn ing at the latest as to plana for next year. t Big Applegate Big Applegate, Oct. 26. (Spl) Burl Miller, of lower Apple gate, is convalescing from a ma jor operation performed at a Medford hospital a few days ago. Mrs. Mark Winningham is making an extended visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vernie Stephenson, of Butte Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Kubli and daughter Anita of Junction City spent the week-end with relatives on the Applegate. Lt. James Sims of Camp Ap plegate left Saturday for Louis iana, where he was called as a result of the critical illness of his mother. Week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harr were Miss Beth Glick of Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Glick of Hen ly, Or., and Melburn Atkins of Central Point. Ben Ellis of lower Applegate left this week for San Francisco to attend the exposition. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Krouse are leaving this week for Horse Creek on the Klamath river, to make their home, Mr. Krouse having employment there. W. B. Harlow returned Tues day from the Veterans' hospital in Portland, where he under went treatment for a short per iod. , Paul Winningham of Keno I and Francis Russel of Table Rock spent a few days hunting in the Applegate district this week. The following lqcal men left this week for Klamath county to work under supervision of Fred Hoffman in burning debris from logging: Sam Bossum, Ho ward Kickhoefer, Henry Kubli, Gene Mee, and Walter Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Merrit of Klamath Falls spent the week end here with the latter's par ents. Mr. and Mrs. James Win ningham. John Carter, in charge of the service department at the Lewis Super Service station at Med ford, spent the week-end on the Applegate. Mr. Carter has pur chased a mining claim here from Albert Taylor, where he and his family expect to come for fre quent outings. Mr. and Mrs Carter came to Oregon from South Dakota two years ago, and find Oregon much to their liking. They have been waiting two years for winter to come, they say. Mike Kelly, telephone oper ator at Star Ranger station, is confined to his bed with an at tack of flu. Mrs. A. Throckmorton, well known pioneer, observed her 84th birthday anniversary Mon day. She was remembered with many lovely gifts and greetings. Mrs. Bertha Poyer has re turned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lester Boling near Grants Pass, after spend ing several months at the home of Mrs. Fred Offenbacher. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Springer of Leon, Iowa, are guests for an extended period at the home of the latter's sister, Mrs. Etta Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Springer, who have visited at Portland and Seattle, are enroute to Cal ifornia, where they will spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Harton of Klamath Falls were recent overnight guests at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Offen bacher and Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Kubli. Applegate extension unit will hold its regular meeting Wed nesday, November 1. Mrs. Lee Wallis and Mrs. John Black have been appointed the local leaders to demonstrate vegetable plate luncheons. The meeting will open at 10 a. m., and every one interested is welcome to attend. E BY PRO WAIN Navy Day Cramped By War Conditions Washington, Oct. 26 (AP) Tomorrow will be "Navy Day," but acting secretary Charles Edison said today that "stern necessity makes imperative in the public interest the curtail ment of eeneral visiting of ships of the fleet and certain shore establishments." To protect defense secrets. wnrshins. naw vards and in dustrial plants will not be open to the public, but the other pans of the annual observance the contests, drills, parades and ad dresses will be carried on as usual. You get nil u 4 advantages in ( SCIIEXLEVS I Light 11 REP LABEL y I 1. The right flavor 2. THE BIGHT Lir.BTMSSS II I I 3. THE BIGHT STRENGTH I t. The right price II Salem. Oct. 28. (AP) Gov ernor Charles A. Sprague issued a proclamation today ending the 1939 closed fire season. State Forester J. W. Ferguson said property owners now may burn upon their own lands without permits from his department. The governor's proclamation pertains also to national forests within tht state, Rogue River national forest headquarters said. It was pointed out that while permits are no longer needed for burning on one's own property, the person doing the burning is still responsible under the law for damage should the burning get out of control 1 and spread. Care was therefore urged. ' i 1 i Good Knitters I London (AP) Blackouts and j long evenings have started a i have been evacuated, finding have been exacuated, finding small means of occupying leis ure time in lonely villages, have taken out their knitting needs to while away the time. Gar ments range from sweaters for personal use to heel-less bed socks and operation stockings for hospitals. Makes Plants Grow Weslaco, Tex. (AP) Humane uses have been found for many World war gases, says Dr. George H. Godfrey, plant pa thologist at the state experiment i farm. Dr. Godfrey is using one of the gases, cholropierin, for sterilizing soils. He said chry santhemums planted in treated soils were larger and much more healthy than others growing in untreated places. The gas re moves fungi and weed seeds from competition with the plant that is wanted. Poet Laureate. West Plains, Mo. (UP) Carl B. Ike, the slender, soft-spoken postman on roural route No. 1 out of West Plains, so success fully wrote verses about love in the hills country and the folksy life that he has been given the title "Poet Laureate of the Ozarks. Dm UaU Tribune want d. Lebanon, Oct. 26 (AP) Jo seph Harrison Alley, believed the oldest member of the Mason c lodge in the United State" died at his home here today. Friends and relatives never knew a time when there was no Uncle Joe Alley because he had lived to the remarkable age of 102, Uncle Joe, one of the oldest Civil War veterans in Oregon, was born in Scott County, Vir ginia. April 4. 1837. He entered Masonry in October 1869. Uncle Joe, who came to Leb anon in 1922 from Sarcoxie. Mo., was active and keen of mind until several days ago. He married Jane Harris of Virginia in 1860 and Mrs. Sally Roberts of New Mexico in 1909. His second wife died here in 1928. year and $446,866 in the third 1 The aoeonlion wu Invent Bethlehem Votet Dollar Dividend New York, Oct. 26 (API Directors of Bethlehem Steel Corp. today boosted the divi dend rate to $1 a share on the common stock. The previous div idend was SO cents paid Septem ber IS. Net profit for tht quarter ended September 30 rose to $5.- 377,470 compared with $3,822,- 927 in the June quarter this quarter test year. In Vienna in 182S. '3 MORE SERVINGS IICI 11 VITAMIN I, J IMBf Voters in Quebec Back War Policy Quebec, Oct. 26 (Canadian Press) The Liberal party swept into power in Quebec Province today with an election victory acclaimed by dominion officials as an endorsement of the Cana dian government's war policy. The vote overturned the Un ion Nationale government of Quebec Premier Maurice Du plessis, who had called the elec tion after challenging war ex penditures approved by the Ot tawa administration. DEL NORTE TIMBERLAND TO BECOME STATE PARK San Diego, Cal., Oct., 26. (AP) Nine thousand acres of timberland in Del Norte county (Cal.), will be turned into a state park and Palomar mountain in San Diego county may be con verted into a recreation area under plans of the state park commission. Purchase of the 9,000 acres known as the Mill Creek Red wood area northeast" of Crescent City was reaffirmed by the com missioners, and financial ar rangements worked out. 1 Airplanes were first used In war by the Italians in the Trip oli campaign of 1911. "Winter blasts used to raise the bumps on my skin But now, whrn the geese fly south, I say aood-bye to summer underwear, and switch to HANES middlruvieht WINTER SETS." Ha.nf.s winter Sets protect you outdoors. And you don't feel bundled-up indoors. They also give you the athletic support of the HANESKMT Crotch-Guard. See your llANES Dealer -a today, r. it. nanes Knitting Co., Winston-Salem, N. C HANES WINTER SETS 50 to 79 THE GARMENT Wear a middle Wrninht under- hirt. Tben velrct pair of Crotch Guard Short (figure aboTe), or Crotch-Guard Wlnd-Shleldi. Combed yarn or 1 0 9g wool. H4NES HKAVY mcirUT fit a u CritCk-Qi PIONSfl. Others Hllivnlflt Wlii-Sblil.1 79i to $2. C Hap III ft M. M. Department Store PINT $1.00 QUART $1.90 -M. M. DEPARTMENT STORE- W0$ COU-P .1 SEC POINTS get Marly all the heavy wear In your shirt -at inside and outside oi collars and cuffs. That it why WINGS defy wear and fraying for so long. Their collars and cuffs - inside AND outside - are of GENUINE AERO PLANE CLOTH, the touqh fabric specified for aeroplane like custom-made shirts for men oi discrimination, WINGS are handsome in whites, solid colors, and a wide range of exclusive fancy patterns. See our newest WINGS today - and note thai budget-sparing price of only $1.65 WTNGS shirts are SANFORIZED-SHRUNK and guaranteed as advertised in GOOD HOUSEKEEPING magazine and In ESQUIRE. $11.65 Bl'ndi-d 'hik-T. 90 proof. Wr inm ,,,trl nirit Cnnr. JW. '"-nli-v MEN'S DEPT. M. M. DEPARTMENT STORE- Your M. M. Department Store is all on one floor, conveniently department ised io faciliiaie your shopping. M. M. DEPARTMENT STORE PAY LESS DRESS BETTER 220 EAST MAIN TELEPHONE 232 We Broadcast Specials each day ever KMED at 10:11 For Thrifty M. M Store Shoppers Tomorrow BLACK CAT SPECIALS In the Spirit Of the Joyous Hallowe 'en Season Many people think black cats are not lucky, but when you see the many Black Cat specials for Hallowe'en you will say it was your lucky charm. Every depart ment will have them for you. Come, shop in every department for Black Cat specials. Shop In Every Department - - - Pay Less and Dress Better NEW BLOUSES A new shipment of blouses, plaids, che nilles and plain colors. And What Values $1.25 BLACK CAT SPECIALS In Our Dry Goods Departm't 98c Lace Curtain Panels, 2 yards long, 36 inches wide, ecru shade. KQf Black Cat special, each 93 1 Values to $1.00, Kayser fabric Gloves, broken sizes and colors. AQf Black Cat special, a pair HOU $1.95 Munsing Wear Rayon Gowns and Pajamas, colors tea rose, waltz blue and aqua. Black Cat 44 QQ special 3 I mOO Values to 98c in novelty Dross Crepes, 39 inches wide, Fall shades. COf Black Cat special, yard DbC 22c heavy Striped Outing Flannel, 36 in. wide. Black Cat special, 1 Q m yard I OU 22c fast color 80-square Cambric Prints, excellent for Children's dresses, aprons and house dresses. 1 7f Black Cat special, yard I I G 15c hand embroidered White Linen Hand kerchiefs. Black Cat special 3 for 25c ir Ladies LADIES SHOES One large table of broken lines of ladies' Dress and Street Shoes. Black kid, brown kid; low heels, medium heels and high heels. ' Black Cat SPECIAL $148 M. M. DEPT. STORE 220-222 EAST MAIN TELEPHONE 232 Be a Good American and a Good Neighbor Give to the Community Chestl McCall Printed Patterns make home sewing easy . . . Newest Style Trends In Simplicity Pailerns I PAY LESS DRESS BETTER The M. M. Department Store makes it possible for you to pay less and dress better. We shop the country s best markets and sell you nationally known branded lines at the lowest possible prices. They are always glad io refund your money if purchases are not satisfactory. They never charge for alterations when you buy a dress or coat at the M. M. Department Store the first price is all you have to pay. Ready - To - Wear Department Fall Coats New Fall styles, tweeds and plain colors. Many stores sell these coats for $14.85. $Q85 BLACK CAT ! SPECIAL Hare's Another BLACK CAT SPECIAL IH OUR Ready - To - Wear Department DRESSES Not antiques but this Fall's smartest dresses., by ..Bloomfield.. and .JVtme. Renauld and other nationally known manufacturers. Values to $19.95 Look them over at once. Black Cat Special $ J 498 One grand group of new Fall dresses, regular $9.95 values. Black Cat special $798 FLANNEL SKIRTS ; $2.45 Flannel Skirts, plain and pleated styles reds, purples, light blues and navy. 43 Black Cat Special $98 if Infant's Departmant Hand made infants' dresses and rompers, all white and pastels. Some with colored embroidery. Lovely for gifts. Specially priced, 39c 3 For $1.00 Girls' Wash DRESSES Our regular 98c dresses fast colors, sizes 8 to 14; extra value at 69c each The Big PEQUOT Sheet Sale Ends Saturday Night OCTOBER 28th Don't wait, buy now at the sensationally low prices. Remember when you buy Pequot sheets you buy the best and you may never be able to duplicate these low prices on these nationally known sheets. Pequot Sheets Regular price $1.60 81x108.... $1.45 81x..99.. $1.45 72x108.... $1.35 72x 99.... Sale price $1.39 $1.29 ..$1.29 $1.19 Pillow Cases 32c 42-inch Cases.. 35c 45-Inch Cases.... 29 .32 Distillers Corporation, n, .'CW lui, ...ny j bv 1