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Newspaper Page TextMEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 19, 1940. PAGE SEVEN LOCAL and PERSONAL ''Edison, The Man" Sunday Show At Headquarters Ralph G. Bailey. CCC educational ad viser at Camp Whitmore, Cal.. was an official caller at CCC headquarters here today. Chaplain Here C h a p 1 a 1 n Henry W. Anderson of Rote burg transacted business at Jledford district headquarters of the CCC today. He will re turn to Roseburg tomorrow. To Remodel the What-Not confectionery, 330-332 W e i t Sixth street, yesterday received a permit from the city building Inspector's office to remodel at a stated cost of $1,000. Deputy Here Jack Hayes of Salem, a deputy state fire mar shal, transacted business here today. He rave a talk at the conference of the Southern Ore gon Janitors' association at the Jackson school and conferred with Fire Chief Roy Elliott. Driver Tests Examinations will be held here as usual Sat urday for persons who want licenses or permits to operate motor vehicles. A state exam iner will be in council cham bers on the top floor of city hall from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m Applicants are asked to report to him. Ex-Residents Here Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jones and son Rus sell of Aberdeen. Wash., and Mrs. Bert Wortendyke and Mrs. Jack Skoglund of Portland ar rived last night by motorcar to visit relatives and friends here. Mr. Jones. Mrs. Wortendyke and Mrs. Skoglund are cousins of Paul Hanlin of 1018 East Jackson boulevard. They for merly resided in Medford. Meeting Saturday Jackson county Democratic central com-1 mittee will meet at 2 p. m. Sat urday in the Hotel Jackson, V. D. Miller, secretary, announced today. All Democratic precinct committeemen and committee women elected at the recent primary election are expected to attend. It will be the first meeting of the committee since the election. Refuel Here Two U. S. army pilots stopped yesterday at Med ford municipal airport to have their planes refueled, both be ing en route from Seattle Wash., to the army's air depot in Sacramento, Cal. The men were Capt. G. W. Brendt, fly ing a Curtiss pursuit plane, and Lieut. C. R. Adams, flying a Douglas transport plane. Adams was accompanied by a crew of three. . Held In Jail William Birt ley, 68, and Alvin Broe, 32. both of Klamath Falls, were being held in the Jackson coun ty jail today awaiting disposi tion of federal charges of fell ing liquor to Indians. They were brought to the jail from Klamath Falls last night by Paul Hanlin, U. S. deputy mar shal. They had waived pre liminary hearing before U. S. Commissioner Bert C. Thomas in Klamath Falls and held in $2300 bail each. It was the first time Broe had been charg ed with liquor selling but it was Birtley's fourth offense. Deputy Hnnlin said. Birtley. who completed a sentence for the same offense only last month, was quoted as saying he could not find work and was better off in a federal prison or road camp. Plane Passengers H. F. Cha- ney left for Portland by United Mainliner this forenoon. R. M. Hughes left by Mainliner for Portland early this morning, arrivals on the midnight Main liner were R. M. Huber. J. V. Robbins and J. G. Lundstrom. from Portland, and Mr. and Mrs. B. Stinson. from Chicago via Portland. Mr. Stinson is employed by United Air Lines at Chicago. Passengers depart ing on the midnight plane were V. M. Gregg and F. R. Berger, to Fresno. Cal.. W. G. Robin son, to Los Angeles, and Marge Tolosano. to Oakland. Col. J. S Milne arrived from San Fran cisco by Mainliner last night and B. R. Broderick left on the same plane for Portland Leaving by Mainliner last even ing were J. B. Egan. to San Francisco, and G. R. Jordan, to Oakland. Mr. Berger arrived from Fresno on yesterday after noon's northbound f 1 a g s t o p Mainliner. Leaving on the same plane were C. E. Miller and R A. Work, to Seattle. Wash., and H. G. Butler, J. F. Pat terson and James Ringrose, to Portland. Te Eugena Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Nugent of 33 Tripp street are spending some time In Eu gene. Weasels Awar Conrad P. Wessela of BIS South Holly street is transacting business this week in Corvalhs. Off on Trip Mr. and Mrs. Earl B. McBee of 308 Mae street left by car this morn ing for Portland on a week's vacation. From Ashland Dean Bash ciaft. Robert Rosenbaum, M. M. Tucker and C. R. Burnside, all residents of Ashland, trans acted business in this city to day. Train Late Northbound Southern Pacific train due at the Medford depot at 10:42 a. m. was delayed until 11:20 this morning because of engine trou ble Just after it left Oakland, Cal. Back from Coast Postoffice Inspector Harold E. Young, Mrs. Young and their children, Lor raine and Dickey, returned last night to their home at 1008 East Jackson boulevard from the coast where they spent a short vacation. On Business George Van Fleet, associated with the Wil liam J. Markowitz company In Los Angeles, transacted busi ness In this city yesterday. Mr. VanFleet comes here regularly to confer with women's clothing department head of local stores. Cars Damaged Considerable damage was done automobiles driven by Dave Franks of 27V4 West Jackson boulevard and Wardon J. Oveross of 712 West Fourth street when they collid ed at Fourth street and Central avenue Tuesday afternoon, ac cording to a report on file to day. Nobody was injured. ... Called Home H. F. Chaney, president of the Medford Cor poration, arrived here by train this morning from Portland, in tending to spend several days conferring with James H. Owen, the company's general manager. and transacting other business. He received a telegram upon arriving here, however, Inform ing him of the serious illness of his wife in a Portland hos pital, and left on the noon United Mainliner for home. To Meet Friday Disabled American Veterans of the World War and auxiliary will meet Friday at 8 p. m. In the arm ory. Reports of delegates at tending the recent state con vention will be made. It was made known today that L. I. Murphy, national commander, who was scheduled to come to Medford for a meeting Satur day, has been called east and will not appear. Refreshments will be served bv the mivlllnrv at the conclusion of the ses sion. Commanders Bertha Neff and Carold J. Parker request that all members be present. First Fereit Flra. Vancouver. Wih . Jnn 10 VP) The Columbia national for. est. experienced Its first forest tires of the season today as eight distinct blazes started hv lightning yesterday were fought in the Spirit lake district on the south side of Mt. St. Helens. . . ' '. ' '- .f.lH'JL. low:- v Bringing to the screen a true life picture of one of the most beloved American characters of all time in a story faithfully authentic, yet thrillingly dra matic, "Edison, the Man" opens a three-day showing Sunday at the Craterian theater. The picture stars Spencer Tracy, surrounded by a stellar cast including Rita Johnson, the eirl who became Mrs. Edison Lynne Overman. Charles Co. burn. Gene Lockhart, Henry Travers. Felix Bressart and doz ens of other well-known players Cure for Diseased Plants Found in Fumes of Sulfur Seattle. June 19. (JP) Science launched a new move in agriculture here today by demonstrating a method to cure a diseased plant of what had been a mortal plant illness. The universal method of treat-1 ing plant and crop diseases nas nnnilll been prevention. Sick crops U U 1 1 (A Mil were never cured until recent ly in Virginia it was discovered that benzene fumes would cure tobacco plant of the highly de structive and costly disease known as downed mildew. Today Dr. E. C. Yarwood of the University of California. Berkeley, told the American As sociation for the Advancement of Science that fumes of sul fur would cure certain diseases of beans, clover, cucumbers, snapdragons and sunflowers. He described a snapdragon with rust, a disease which yel lows leaves, splits stems and which has meant that the snap dragon plant must be destroy ed immediately. He placed a snapdragon which had rust for five days under a bell jar. Sulfur fumes were turned on like oxygen in a tent. In five hours the snap dragon was well. Exactly the same quick cure happened with beans suffering from five-day-old rust. Tunis, capital of Tunisia, has a metroplitan population of some 223,000, of which, in 1931, French numbered 33,849 and Italians 46,437. i DANCE Tho Original Townoond Hall 123, W. Main t. Now hu the cnlf modern air. condition?! dance) hall In front b era Orejon. Grand open I n t W ed nesdav, June lftth. Mule t r ?onnf and I6 Flret 1 npt admitted tr. H-ar the tlrtn Drummer vy THere ar a wf$ aidaa H leafs at tfce Imeerlsl ar Reeseveft. We start Hte 4J riM far ymm ... bratfefMf at ted. Usury . . trW at a tatra coat! Kara ye thrt 14 a king , . a a aweee. Jw me puma art W a arte Use te rt rfc Imeertef at fsemsH wfcea ia IVttaad. Jaat a fclaca at rwa ffca at f rttinfa ... afcaaa. tram, aaaa ffcaatraa. BOLT OF LIGHTNING BURNS GIRL'S SIDE Spokane, June 19. IIP) One person was burned, electric ser vice disrupted and a smoke stack wrecked by a brief light ning storm which swept over the Spokane area this morning Miss Hazel Donovan, a law clerk, was burned over her left side when lightning struck elec tric wires unaer which she was passing. Her condition was not critical. Roxy Romance T- t ."'" '" Weird spiritualistic seances, mysteries of professional ma-1 gicians, grim murders under seemingly supernatural circum stances, combine in a tale of reality and unreality in "Mira cles for Sale," murder mystery laid behind the scenes with a group of magicians and spiritual ists and playing today and to morrow only at the Roxy theater with Robert Young and Florence Rice in starring roles. "The Last Warning," another hilarious mystery on the mur deress side, plays as the compan ion thrill hit with "Miracles for Sale." Preston Foster and Frank Jenks have the starring roles. "Saps At Sea" Principal exports of Egypt In clude cotton, cotton-seed, sugar, cigarettes, onions, eggs, phos phates, rice and gum arabic, in that order. The Brownie Day camp sched uled to open today was post poned because of rain and will open next weanesaay. uay camoing for girls from the ages of 10 to 18 years will be held tomorrow and Friday as pre viously planned. Campers are reminded to bring a blanket or canvas to sit on, pocket knife and drinking cup for their own convenience. Directions for those attending are: Register, pass inspection, check in at units according to school grades or age, assemble at Grey Rocks for morning sing, and other activities, according to programs. Bridegroom Killed. Shaunavon, Sask., June 19. OP) . Clayton Huycke, 21, of Camas. Wash., a bridegroom of two days, was killed yesterday when an automobile driven by his bride, left the highway near here and rolled over several times. His bride and her moth er escaped injuries. Prematura Celebration. Olympia, Wash., June 19. (IP) Olympia had a premature Fourth of July celebration last night when fire broke out in a fireworks plant beyond the city limits. Traf: was tied up for 43 minutes while hun dreds watched approximately $4,000 worth of fireworks fill the air. Laurel and Hardy come to the New Rialto ThtaVer tomorrow for a three-day run in their newest laugh-provoking film, "Saps at Sea," in which the two comedians are seen as horn, testerns in a horn factory, and, who, after a nervous breakdown from the noise of their work, set out to sea on a rest cure. The adventures that befall them prove to be far worse than their meek job of testing horns. Roy Rogers comes as the added feature in the title role of "Young Buffalo Bill," In which he brings. new glory and thrills to the adventurous and famous name of Buffalo Bill Cody. STORY IN POST BY MRS. HEORICK "Theq Last So Long" Is the title of a story appearing in the current Saturday Evening Post by Helen Hedrick of Medford. It Is the saga of a mountain fam ilv and is illustrated hv Amo Sewell. The author, wife of E. H. Hed rick. Medford school superin tendent, is rapidly becoming well known throughout the country for her literary work. "They Last So Long" marks her seventh story published in the past year. Liberty magazine will also print one of Mrs. Hedrick s stories within several weeks. "He Went Off Singing" Is the title. Bushmen ar. the earliest In habitants of South Africa of whom there Is an historical rec ord, but were an invading people who superseded a race which left no tangible traces. Too Late to Classify rOR RENT 3 room houae, fur nl&htd, al2 month, aid Wahaaa. WANTED Woman for general work. Box 1681 Tribuna. FOR RENT Bualneaa location, 33J N. Rtvcralda. FOR SALE Trailer taouaa and draaa ar. 411 Laurel. FOR SALE OR EXCHANOB on apaed boat or fat motor: a M-foot sail boat. 2 yeara old; mainsail and Jlbsatl. excellent condition; pur chased In San Francisco from profeialonal aallboat builder. In qutra Bear Creek Orchard, phone 1190, or re at Laka o' the Wooda, Davtd Holmea cabin, thla week. CAN NINO CHERRIES. P'r lb. These are Bin and only a limited amount at thla price. City Limits Fruit Stand, South pacific highway. ZINNIA, ASTER, MARIGOLD planta. Dreaaler'a, 1107 K. Main.. FOR SALE Complete lurnlshlrms for ft -room house; good prlcaa. Owner leavlrur Medford. 1000 Eaat Jack aon. Phone 1405-J. FOR SALE atria 1355-J. bicycle. Fnona BUY BUT BUY BUY HOW Her are a couple of !HO cmn wa have) run a court y c&ra. whlco wa will discount at thla Urn. 1B40 Nash 400 Lafiyette 4-door aedan. custom equipped, cruising gear, air conditioning. 140 Nuh 400 La fa vet te I -door aedan. cruiaina? gear and air condition inc. Theee car carry a full new car guarantee. Oiva ua a ring or see them at WALTER W. ABBEY 133 8. Riverside Phone IOI FOR RENT Furnished house. 122 50. water paid. 379 N. Rlrerside. Keys at Jennings Tire Co. FOR SALE Team of wrk horse. Frank Bar ten. Central Point, Routa 1. Bos 103. FOR RENT Warehouse or shop floor apace. Inquire Jenmnfa Tlr Co. 1930 BUICK 4-door Sedan. Beautiful beige. Haa Bulck'a beat radio, heater, defroster. All deluxa equip ment. Spotless and clean aa a new car. Thla car waa owned by one of southern Oreron'a prominent f amll lea. Coat new orer $ 1 000. Coma In. Sea and drive It. Thla car la on our showroom floor. 3A No. Riverside. Ak for Claua Klelnhammer at HAHN MOTORS. FOR SALE All material for outboard or row boats; split bamboo atlcka; rod repaired: other tackle priced to sell. Pt&hermen'B Shop. 672 Edward. FOR RENT Cool furnished apart menta, $10 and 130. light and water Included. 311 w. 3nd. LAND IS THE SAFEST INVESTMENT 100 acres. SA cult., 30 Irr.. all valley land, almost new aii-room home. barn, fenced, running water, too per acre. also 190 acre, all cult., valley land, new seven-room modern home. barn, etc., fenoed and cross fancied. 073 per acre. Including crop. stJ 50 acree, cult, and Irr., clover, alfalfa, valley land, barn, well, fenced; crop included. 073 per acre, also 433 acre. 830 cult.. 338 Irr with very low cost water. Houaa, Urge bam. etc., fenced and cross fenced. 030 per acre. Water right alone la worth 060 per acre. Drops Included. These farms are near Medford and will consider trade. THE REAL ESTATE EXCHANOB No. 7 N. Bartlett. Elmer Herrled. Mgr. FOR SALE Wide mouth gjaaa top fruit Jars, like new. 4 I. Clark. 1&37 LA SALLE 0 -wheel Club Coup with radio and deluxe equipment, haa low mt)eaBt. Immaculate black finish, good tire. For people who enjoy , better clasa car thla la a real bargain. Prloed now at only 4S. Sc tt at our lot. 36 So. Riverside HAHN MOTORS. Sre Mack or Dick. Custom grain binding. Phone 607-J-O. FOR RENT Furnished apartment. 3 rooms, bath, kitchenette, heat and ftarage. Reasonable. 710 So. Oakdal. 1633 Ford t -door oedan, a, anap at 0100 1030 Nash Amb. 0 Sedan, escal lent condition. 400 10.13 Packard Sedan, sold In 1036. in fine condition, a banjaln at.. 400 1030 International Milk Truck. apodal body 87$ 1B36 Chevrolet Truck. lH-toa with bread bod v. a buy at. 866 1937 DeSoto Coupe, like new 060 WALTER W. ABBEY 138 S. Riverside St. Phone) 80S FOR RENT Small furnished houaa. Also 3 apartment. 410 Hamilton Street. FREE LECTURE on Christian Scleeoa In Varsity theatre. East Main street, Ashland, Oregon, on Thursday eve Ing, June 30th, at eight o'clock. The public i cordially lnrlted to attend. WANTED Competent girl over IS for housework and cooking. Me children. Phone 743-R. BIOHEST CASH HK1CE8 PAID for SCRAP IRON AND METAL t,. all kinda, batter!, radiator, alumi num, copper, braaa: alao bldea, pet i and wool. Medford Bargain House. 37 N. Orap. Pbon 1002. FOR RENT Spacloua and attractive) four-room downataira suite in tha Holly Apartment. Completely fur nlshtd except tilth ee and Uneo. Oarage. Second door north of poptofflce. Adult only. 040. Avail Able now. See manafer ta rear, or phone 1897-R. FOR SALE One John Deer binder, good condition. 6-foot. 8. L. John- aton, Applegata. DANCE Dreamland Hall Tonight Regular Townsend Dane Follow The Crowd Ooed Music, Oround Floor. Cool. All lnrlted. Ladles 10c Mea We SEVENTH POLIO 111 RECORDED IN TACOMA Tacoma. June 19. (P) The seventh infantile paralysis death in this district since the disease broke out a month ago was recorded today with the death of Stanley Morton, 17, captain of the Stadium (Tacoma) high school track team and city hiRh hurdles champion. Morton had been in an Iron lung since he was hospitalized June 10. The youth's death Is the third in Tacoma and the fifth in Pierce county. Two other persons living In counties adjacent to Pierce have also succumbed to the disease. Clottng tlm. tor Too LM to Clu Ujr Ad U ' :S0 p. m. 523 91 a')rEJ0EJgBmEl 444444444 w fTA fTl ws. too Hv r."s HurrrI Thar End Tonll.l ROBERT YOUNG in "FLORIAN" and Pater Lorra in "Isle of Doomed Men" Starting TOMORROW They'll Scuttle Your Blues On the Sea's Bottom!! l 1 -isrl Y 1 1 a a r , MIMEI. HARDY Hit No. 2 ROY ROGERS Mai at 14.'. ASultl . . Ur LofM ...nr X.r 1 nn-f u Mtllt . . SV !.! . . . 4'N Ktnim . . ir TICS! MURDER! , croen'i Mwstt tfc'IH tut! )ienntMicM 5i-iati TODAY &THURS Two Thrill Features! Plus the Screwiest Murder Mystery in Years . . . Always 2 Hitslrij jll Clra 01' Man Gloom tha told shoulder . . . stop slngin those war-time blues ... and corns on down for tha rompln'esi, laughln'est fun treat since Eve bit the apple and put Adam behind the elght-balll Today - 4 Days! 4? 1 YOUNG-MILLAND L n it V thews DHy at !: H r with REGINALD OAtOINIK OAIL PATRICK EDMUND OWENN 0I0R0IS MITAXA Fta this ritr toff trteti Stone Age Cartoon: 'The Ugly Dino' . :00-1:11 tats-se Ie-4e KM4te.Ue