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PAOK TWO MEDFORD MATL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD OREGON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1943. OFFICIAL REVIEWS Rumanian Reservists Called to Flag Will Ever Uphold Freedom and Democracy, Says Vice Commander Davis In Talk Appealing to member to b "faithful to the end" and urg ing closer unity within the rank themselves, in the face of war ihadows, H. Elwln Davit of Boulder, Colo., national vice commander of the American Legion, assured a large audi ence at the armory last night, representing virtually all sec tions of southern Oregon, that "as long as the Legion breathes the torch of freedom and democ racy shall burn." Davis reviewed the main points of the Legion's program and promised that all phases would be carried out. He was introduced by Niel Allen of Grants Pass, Oregon depart ment commander, who has been accompanying him on his tour through this state. The vice-commander predict ed that the end of 1840 would find the Legion more strongly entrenched than ever before. He said membership now ex ceeds a million men. Figures covering the achieve ments of the American Legion during its 23 years' existence were given in illustrating the re employment, rehabilitation, child welfare and other pro grams. He stated that in the Junior baseball program alone, mora than 800.000 youngsters, 11 under 17 years of age and comprising over 30,000 teams throughout the country, were being taught spirit of good citizenship and co-operation and aid that "from these boi of today will come the leaders of tomorrow." Red Activities Cited. Touching on the grimmer side ef the program, Davis reaffirm ed the stand of the organiza tion to rid the country of sub versive elements and lauded the work of the Dies commit tee Investigating un-American activity In the country, assert ing he had attended commun istic meetings In Los Angeles where violence, bloodshed and direct overthrow of the demo cratic principles of American government were advocated. Efforts of Oregon's Legion INSURE YOUR 1AY THE EASY WAY JUST PHONE 444 The R. A. Holmes Agency (Since 1909) 7C7T TWPi I CITY WILL JOIN NATION IN TO SOLDIER DEAD A virtual genera mobilisation, which called 300.000 reserves to the color, was issued by the Rumanian general staff in a move which diplomats believed was linked with Bucharest's fear of a Russian drive into Bessarabia. Rich in oil, Rumania also worried over a possible German thrust. Men such as these recruits, arriving in Bucharest for military duty, escorted by a soldier, make up numama s army. members and the state's "sub verslve activity committee,,' ! functioning quietly for the past several months, were lauded and an expression of gratitude was given William D. Brown, member of the Portland police department and head of the groua investigating state un American movements. Davis said that there was no time in the history of the American Legion when subversive ele ments were not busy, but added that the threat of American In volvement In the European tan gle focused additional light on the issue.. Bridges Case. Continued efforts to effect a "satisfactory" disposal of the Harry Bridges case were prom ised, Davis adding that "the American Legion is pleased to hear that the immigration de partment Is being taken from Ma' Perkins." Urging "clear thinking" for American people in keeping clear of the foreign situation. he said the recent defense meas ures requested by the president had always been in the pro gram of the Legion. He de clared that the Legion is sup porting plans for additional de fenses and expressed confidence that congress would pass the measure without opposition. Davis' appearance here con cluded his Oregon tour. He will visit the southwestern states, however, before return ing home. Attending the meeting in uni form, was the Ashland kiltie band, designated as official band for the Oregon departmental commander. Several selections were given and appreciation was voiced by Commander Davis. Legionnaires were given an opportunity to Inspect the new Gerand, or "M l" semi-automatic rifle now used by the local national guard company. A special Inspection was con ducted by Captain Carl Y. Tengwald, commanding officer, enabling the veterans to view the Inner parts and Inner work ings of the weapon. Births Crescent City Tides JUNE 1940 HIGH LOW Day Time Ht. Time Ht. 1 8:29 4.0 2:43 0.7 8a S:19 S.9 2:12 1.7 2 0:23 4 1 3:23 0.2 Su 1:54 8.1 2:38 1.9 3 10:13 4.2 4:03 0.2 M 9:29 8.3 3:38 2.0 4 11:00 4.3 4:44 0.6 Tu 10:03 8.4 4:18 2.2 8 11:44 4 5 8:22 0.8 W 10:38 8.8 4:39 2.3 8 12:28 4.6 6:00 1.1 Th 1:18 8.4 8:41 2.4 7 ....! 6:40 1.2 Fr 1:12 4.7 8:23 2.4 5 11:53 63 7:21 0 2 Sa 1:87 4.8 7:14 2.8 9 12:39 6.1 8:04 1.1 Su 2:43 4.9 8:09 2.8 10 1:29 3.8 8:30 0.8 M 3:33 3.1 9:12 2.4 11 2:28 8.4 9:39 0.4 Tu 4:23 8.4 10:23 2.1 12 3:38 4 9 10:30 0.3 W 8:22 8.7 ....I 13 4:58 0.3 11:39 1.7 Th 8:00 6.0 11:28 0.8 14 6:18 4.3 12:43 1.0 F 6:48 6.3 12:23 0.9 13 7:33 4.2 1:47 0.3 Sa 7:34 6.8 1:20 1.3 18 8:46 4.3 2:43 0 4 Su 8:21 6.8 2:13 1.8 17 0:43 4.4 3:33 0.9 M 9:07 7.0 3:03 1.8 18 10:44 4.8 4:21 1 3 Tu 9:32 6.8 3:39 2.0 19 11:36 4.8 5:06 1.3 W 10:33 6.8 4:48 2.1 20 12:24 4 8 5:30 1.5 Th 11:19 6.8 8:36 2.2 21 6:32 1.4 r 1:10 4.9 8:24 2.3 22 0:01 63 7:13 1.2 Sa 1:34 4.9 7:14 2.3 23 12:44 5.8 7:35 0.8 Su 2:38 3.0 8:06 2.4 24 1:29 5 3 8 38 0.4 M 3:22 5.0 9:03 2.4 23 2:18 4.8 0 20 0.1 Tu 4:03 3.1 10:05 2.3 26 3:20 4.4 10:03 0.6 W 4:48 5.2 11:13 2.0 27 4:23 3 9 10:32 1.1 Th 3:30 3.3 ...I 28 5:38 3.7 0:19 1.7 F 6:13 3.3 11:44 1.3 29 6:53 3.6 1:18 1.2 Sa 6:53 3.7 12:34 1.8 30 8:02 3.6 2:10 0.7 Su 7:35 5.9 1:26 2.1 Born at Sacred Heart hospi tal May 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hurd of Route 4 a baby boy, weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. Mother and child were reported doing nicely. ;THE MAJORITY RULES a. .. , ! lli"i(&Jv H 1 .i ' ... ajiHi,v THEIR FAVORITE BEER .' 7 Anrr Black face type Indicates aft ernoon tides, and minus or " " sign Indicates extreme low tides when raror clam digging is best. Diggers should be on beach a full hour before the tide be comes extreme low, thus get ting two hours of digging. ELKS INVITE PUBLIC 10 The public, as well as mem bers of Elks lodges In Southern Oregon, is particularly Invited to attend the district oratorical contest of the Americanization program of the Oregon State Elks association to be held In the Elks temple at Ashland at 8 o'clock tonight. The oratorical contest Is be ing conducted for high school students all over the state and the winner of this district event will participate In the state con test to be held in Pendleton, June 14. Educational benefits of the oratorical and essay contests be ing conducted by the Elks have proven of great benefit to the students, however, the primary object has been to instill In the minds of the students the real meaning of Americanism. Ex-Senator A. E. Reames of Medford will be one of the judges at Ashland and cash prizes will be awarded to the first three places. Dr. W. E. Lantls, chairman of the contest committe for the Medford lodge, urges those who possibly can to attend and enjoy an Interesting evening. ENOUGH FOR 10,000 Lebanon, May 29. (P Leb anon's strawberry shortcake wMl be so large this year 10, 000 persons can have a slice and perhaps come back for a sec ond helping. The two and a half ton cake will be cut Friday, the first day of the annual strawberry festiv al. The coronation of Queen Dorothy Dvvrak. Albany high school senior, will be Thursday evening. ,72, TAKEN BY DEATH Nora Bryson, a resident of Medford and vicinity for the last 33 years, passed away at her late residence on Orchard Home drive Monday afternoon at the age of 72. A complete obituary and ar rangements will be given upon the arrival of her sister who re sides In Idaho. Conger Funeral Parlors In charge. BANK WINS VERDICT IN NOTE COLLECTION A directed verdict was or dered returned yesterday in fav or of the defunct Jackson Coun ty Bank, In the circuit court suit against C. Y. Tengwald, for collection of a note allegedly due. and amounting to approx imately $380. The case has been pending in one form and an other for a considerable period of time. Decoration Day Parade to Start at 9:30 From City Park; Ceremonies in Park While a new war is making new graves to be decorated in future years, Americans tomor row will pause to pay tribute to the memory of veterans of past conflicts. With new millions being slaughtered in Europe and Chi na, Decoration Day this year will have tragic overtone. At the same time the current wars have engendered a re-birth of American patriotism, new and stronger devotion to country and these will be manifest In the homage to be paid this na tion's war dead tomorrow, lead ers of patriotic groups said. A general holiday will be ob served, all public places and many private businesses to be closed for the day. The U. S. weather bureau predicted show ers. Parade at 8:30 Customary Decoration Day exercises will be carried out here. There will be a parade at 9:30 a.m. from city park to the Bear Creek East Main street bridge where brief ceremonies will be held. The procession will then return to city park where patriotic exercises will be held. In case of Inclement weather, the exercises will be held in the near-by Presbyterian church. Heads of veterans and other patriotic organizations today is sued pleas that all members re port at city park to take part in the parade and to attend the exercises. All military, civic, fraternal and social organiza tions are Invited to participate. The Women's Relief Corps and Daughters of Union Veter ans of the Civil War will con duct memorial services in Med ford I. O. O. F. cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the ceremonies. JACK HARTLEY IS NEW 20-30 HEAD Jack Hartley was elected president of the local 20 30 club for the six month's period bv ginning July 1 at last night's regular weekly dinner-meeting of the organization in Hotel Jackson. ' Other officials elected were Franklin George, vice-president; Clyde Chamberlain, Douglas Gardiner, Lucian Clement and Jack Marshall, board of direc tors, and Merritt Hittle, serg-eant-at-arms. A complete report of the pro gram for the coming conven tion of northwest district 20-30 clubs was given by Merritt Hit tie. Jack Hartley and Franklin George will be official delegates of the Medford club. Guests of the club last night were John Eddy and Warren Liggett. President Harold Wall presided. Flying Brothers Killed. Paris, May 29. () Two aviator sons of former Air Min ister Gen. Victor Leon Ernest Denain have been killed in ac tion within 12 days of each other, it was reported today. Jacques Denain was killed In a dog fight May 13. His brother Jean was shot down May 25 while returning from a recon naissance flight. French Leader fY r 1 ?S &lW',v.4 J : to 68.50 end balow; SI 1.40 bid oo etrlctly choice steers; prune offerings Held (round 612 00: best 14 belters 910.38; bulls steady to strong at S7.00 down: vealera 36c lover t 1040 down: lltoo cud epanngiy. Sheep: 4 000; small lot native printers 812 00; others SU M 11.75: throwouts mostly 99 00 9 60: on double 03-lb. California springers 11.75; best (ed clipped lambs 6933: others 98.75 a 9 10; bulk native fat wes, medium weight and weighty kinds 91 764)150: only few light weignta above 13 60; with culls II down. Portland Produce P-iTt!!l Jf J9MPi"Cfir po tatoes: California, whilea, so. 1140: 100a, 13.1b. Wool: 1O40, taitarn Oregon, ranch. 34c; Willamette valley, 13 months, nominal, 35e lb. Mohair: 1940. 13 months, 10c lb. All other produoj pnoes steady, unchanged. Portland Wheat General Maxima Weygand (above). France's new commander-in-chief, on whom France depends to end crushing ad vances of Nasi forces, was being quoted hourly in French broad casts as sayingi "I am full et confidence if each man does his duty with a fierce energy!" Portland, May 39 (API drain: Wheat: Open High Low Clew Sept. .73 .731$ .73 .73 V, Cash grain: Oats No. 3. 38-lb. whit S23.00. Barley NO. 3. 46-lb. B. W. 133.90. Flax No. 1. Siai. Cash wheat (bid): Soft white 71c; western whit 72c; western red 72c. Hard red winter: Ordinary T3c; 11 per cent 73c; 13 per cent 78c: hard whlte-Baart: 13 per cent 92c; 13 per cent 97c; 14 per cent SI.O0. Today's car receipts: Wheat 19; barley 1; flour S; corn (; oat 1. Livestock Chicago Wheat avoiding heavy commitments prior to the Memorial Day clos ing, and only about 630,000 shares were exchanged. Some of the longer gains were pared near the close. Steels, motors and most other war babies received the major ity of support throughout the session. Today's doalng prices for 13 se lected stocks follow: Al. Chem. as Dye 140 Am. Can 904 Am. At rgn. Power- !' A. T. T. .. .,- 1 . 31 - "H .37S - 09 - , . sa - H - n; -154 - 391, , 89 . 40 . to 74 , , as . 43 '4 Anaconda A ten .. ft 8. F. . Bandit Aria. Bethlehem Steal . Cslcrj-lar Tnct. Chrysler Coml. Solvent Curtlss. Wright -DuPont Gen. IIKtrle 0n. Poods . Gen. Motors .. Int. Harvester I. T. 41 T - Johns-taanvtu Monty Ward North Amr. Pnny (J. O Phllllps Pet. Radio Southern Paelfle . Std. Brandj Std. Oil Cal. Std. Oil N. J. Tranaamrlca Union Carbide -United Aircraft U. 8. Steel Ban Francisco Butter Sacramento. May 39 (AP) Churn lng cream butterfat: First grade SOe; second grade 38c. San Francisco. May 28 (AP) Buw ter unchanged. Chlcajo, May 30 (AP) Wheat: Open High Low Close July . .631; .83 .83 .83 H Sept. .8314 J4'4 33 Dec. J3J, M't .83?, .84', Portland Portland. May 29 (AP-USOA) Hogs: 460; active, steady; good-choice KS to 215-lb. drlvelna H 000.10; 230 to 370-lb. SJ 25 3 6 SO; llrfht light 65.004 6.50; slaughter pigs downward to 94 SO; packin sows $4.O0a4.7S: few feeder pigs S4.OO450; outstand ing kinda S4.75. Cattle: 135; active, ateady-atrong. Instances 15 25c higher; scattered erase ateers 97.23 8.25; medium good fed ateera absent, quotable 98.60 10.00; cutter-common hellers 65 60 e70; few medium grass heifers 98.00; odd head 48.50; cutter-common cows 94.50 s 8.50; canners 63.76; fat dairy type cows 95.75 6.25; out standing heavyweight Holstelna 96.76; few good young beef cows 97.25 a 7.50; medium-good sausage bulls 6O.OO136.9O; common-medium vealera 95.50 3 7 50; good vealera 8 00 9 8.50; choice quotable 99.00. Sheep: 460; active, steady to strong; good-choice 73 to 93-lb. spring lambs $8 75,3 9 00; feeder tamba 97 00; few old crop lamba and yearlings 96.00; common-medium ewe 91.75 9 3 76. Houth Han Francisco South San Francisco, May 39. (AP-USDAI Hogs: 150: barley steady with yesterday's late 25c downturn; numeroua packages 180 to 225-lb. trucked-ln butchers 9600; now top. equal to low time of year; packing sows largely S3 80 9 4 10. Cattle: 60: largely nominal; deslr able 950 to i.040-lb. grass steers quoted around 68.753 9.35; medium and common grass ateera widening down, few packages 98 50; few clean up aales dairy cowa at 6900, easy: odd bulls asy at 96.26. Calve none; nomnlal; good to choice vealera quoted around 910.00$ 10.60; slaugh ter calves 98.00 9.00. Sheep: 450; fully steady on good to choice lambs; half load 84-lb. S9.S5 strauht; medium to good 64 to 70-lb. lamba 98.60 3 9.00; around 28c lower thle week; odd yearllnga 67.00; packagea ahorn ewes 91-006 3.00, stesdy. Wall St. Report Weather. Northern California: Cloudy with light rain in north por tion tonight; Thursday light showers followed by clearing in central portion; slightly warmer in interior tonight; mod erate southerly wind off coast but fresh to strong off north coast, becoming west Thursday. New York, May 29. Pj Stocks worked up a point or so higher in a war-burdened mark et today and bonds and com modities followed the upward lead. 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