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PAGE TEN MEDFORD MATT, TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, SUNDAY, JUNE 80, 1940. -v I FDR FINAL PLAY OF Complete cast for the final stage production to be given in the repertoire of Shakespearean presentations in Ashland In Au gust has been announced by Director William David Cot trcll. The play is "Much Ado About Nothing" and will be formally shown in the civic Elizabethan theatre in the Lithia city Augst 10 and 13. The players' roster comprises Dick Farmer, Dclmar Solem. Jerry Vaughter, Harry Moses. John Rcisacher, Burk Yadon, Phil llcnselman, Doivtas Hub bard, Don Shanahan, LcRoy Lindner, Jimmie Baughman, Eu gene Bennett, Kenneth Evans, Don Huffman, Mclba Winston, Ethel Mae Robbiuettc, Carol Cook, Harriet Uecker, Arden Hall, Manly Lcggett and Eld ridge Gray. Others in the production are Sue Parkinson, Gene Rhodes, Betty Sue Reed, Mouryne Bur ton, Doris Danford, Beth Fouch, Marilyn Ramsdal, Shirley Cros by, Betty Rhodes and Barbara Carey. The ploy has been worked over to some extent and has been brought up to modern style. It contains a dance re view, musical selection, comedy touches and bears all the car marks of a 1940. Broadway hit. The original. Shakespearean fla vor has been retained however and the new version is expected to bring more favorable re sponse than the original script. Dorothy Pruitt and William David Cottrell are handling production work. Mrs. Pruitt completed the adaption recent ly. John Reisacher is handling (all Is On 'Your Electrical Problems hcn Othera Can't Fix Them. Medford Electric Itaeement Medford Bld. Phone 90 NOTICE TO MY KK IKS i8 AMI PATRONS: I wish to take this opportunity to thnt.k you for the support you have flven me flnre I took over the management of the Unique Cleaners In the Hotrl Allen 11(1 1. May I continue to serve you. Cash and carry or pick up and dclltrr senl re. New Phone 411. BUD LAWRENTZ. 17- W musical scores while La Merle Beck is directing dances. DEMMER RITES TO BE HELD MONDAY Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday in the Con ger chapel for Paul Demmer who died Thursday evening In his home at 748 West Fourth street. The Rev. H. H. Young, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran church, will officiate. Interment will take place in the Medford I.O.O.F. cemetery. Mr. Demmer, who was 81 years old, was known to a wide circle of friends as "Uncle Paul" or "Daddy Demmer." He was born on July 17, 185S, in Gols, Hungary, where he resided until he was 19. In 187S he came with his family to this country, settling first in Dorchester, Neb. In 1876 the frontiers of the west attracted his attention and, with his two brothers, Lorenz and Mathlas, he took up a home stead in the vicinity of what is now Herndon, Kas. In the fall of 1878 young Demmer married Maria Fogt Kubltz. In Kansas the youthful couple survived the dally trials and tribulations of frontier life, participating in battles against the Indians and in struggles against plagues and droughts. The family moved to Oregon In the spring of 1881. Mrs. Dem mer died on September 20, 1901. In 1902 Mr. Demmer married Amelia Downing. His second wife died on August 17, 1911. Mr. Demmer is survived by a daughter, Marie Chesney of Medford, a step-daughter, Emma Pohlman of San Jose, Cal., four grandchildren, 13 ' step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mercy Ship Arrival New York, June 29. UP) United States lines reported to day that the American Red Cross "mercy ship" McKcesport arrived at Bilbao, Spain, today. The specially chartered vessel carried a $1,000,000 cargo of food, clothing and medical sup plies for war refugees in France. E HEAD COUNTY GOP; Sensing the first genuine chance of presidential election victory in years, the Jackson county Republican central com mittee re-elected Kenneth G. Denman chairman yesterday afternoon. The meeting, held In the Hotel Medford and attended by about 70 men and women central com mittee members, was notable for the enthusiasm displayed over the nomination of Wendell Will kie and Sen. Charles L. McNary for president and vice-president of the United States. Men who had not taken an active part in politics for years attended the meeting and disclosed their own enthusiasm by speaking elo quently of the Republican na tional ticket. George M. Roberts, Medford attorney who attended the Uni versity of Indiana with Mr. Will kie, fired the meeting, with an enthusiastic address on the quali fications of the Republican presidential nominee. Mr. Will kie, he declared, started from scratch and climbed to the top by his own efforts. On the way up Mr. Willkie became thor oughly acquainted with every class of Americans and thus is outstandingly qualified to serve all the people of the United States, Mr. Roberts asserted. Other officers elected were Mrs. Rosa Galey of Ashland, vice-chairman, and Mrs. Marie D'Albini of Medford, secretary treasurer. George Green, Ashland, was chosen state committeeman and Mrs. Zoe R. Hurd, Medford, state committecwoman. Named to the executive com mittee were Mr. Roberts, Carl Y. Tengwald, Dr. J. H. Mallery, Miss Alice Hoofs, Frank J. Van Dyke, Guy Tex, Sam L. Sandry and Fred C. Holmes. Fred Wagner, Ashland, was elected congressional commit teeman and Mrs. Katie Grieve, Prospect, committeewoman. Chosen district committeemen and women were Miss Alice Piel, Ashland; Ray E. Wilson, Jack sonville, Mrs. Susan D. Robin son, Medford, Miss Bertha Coy, Gold Hill, and Leon Offen baeher, Applegate. The following were chosen for the nominating committee: Wil liam M. McAllister, Mrs. Grieve. Mr. Wilson, Mr. Van Dyke and Frank P. Farrell. Mr. Denman, a Medford at torney, is beginning his second term as county chairman. The tenure is two years. Dae Mall Tribune want ad. Jilt Al l TV. If I BBaaT tV ATem eaeseeaTaTaTl mm LOCAL and On Business T. J. Fuson of 2003 East Main street spent yesterday in Grants Pass on business. e la Clenda! Paul Hanlin. U. S. deputy marshal, transacted official business In Glendale yesterday. To Meet Tuesday Mission ary society of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday at 2 p. m. in church parlors. . Minor Accident Esther L. Abbott of route 1 and Mrs. C. E. Meyers of 17 Ross court drove cars Involved in a slight accident on North Central ave nue Friday afternoon, a report on file said yesterday. Unity Mealing A regular Unity lecture will be given Tuesday at 8 p. m. in room 310 of the Medford Centre build ing. Walter Clifton will con duct the services. Mrs. Clifton will hold her regular lectures beginning July 9. D.A.V. to Meet Disabled Veterans of the World War and auxiliary will travel to Grants Pass Monday for installation in the Fraternal hall. State Com mander Floyd K. Dover and Mrs. Cora Tingley will be the installing officers. From Fortuna Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Muir of Fortuna, Cal., arrived Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilson of Jack sonville and Mr. and Mrs. Hu bert DeHass of Medford. Mrs. Muir is a sister of Mrs. Wilson and aunt of Mrs. DeHass. . Returns Home Miss Jeunesse Butler, editor of the Rogue River Valley Pear-O-Scope and Medford correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor, re turned Tuesday evening from a week's business and pleasure trip, spent in Portland and Salem. V.F.W. to Meet Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliary will convene on July 2 in the arm ory at 8 p. m. This will mark the final meeting before the state encampment at Corvallis, July 7 to 10, inclusive. Com mander Merrill A. Beneka re quests that all members attend. Hennlngers Return Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Henningcr of 1000 West Main street returned Fri day evening from a week's visit with; their children in Douglas county. They were accom panied home by their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Henninger of Glendale. The latter couple returned to their home the same evening. Plane Passengers Mrs. Guy Jacobs arrived from Portland by United Mainliner last even ing. Louis F. Walcher arrived from the south yesterday after noon and leaving on the samr plane were Theodore Wirth. to Spokane. Wash., and Miss J. Rowland and Mrs. B. Cronn, to Portland. Mrs. M. Engle ar rived from Portland Friday midnight. C. Jonas and j Summerfield arrived from Oak land, Cal., Friday night. They were en route to Crescent City. Cal. Leaving on the same plane were A. J. Schweppe, to Se attle. Wash., and H. A. Me Donald and C. M. Bismark. to Portland. Arrivals on the south bound Mainliner Friday eveninq were Joe Neil, from Seattle, and Mrs. Cronn, from Portland. O C. Richerson left on the same plane for Oakland. William J. Peek and Russell Olson left Friday afternoon for Portland. FIREWORKS FOR ay .o j 4 Year etprrlem-e In Imal fire work tad ha enabled u to or tier a Urn and arlnt aort meni or the beC In all tpe of FIREWORKS PRICED Amazingly Low HI-WAY STAND 2 LOCATIONS Corner king High a and Men art W. and fttx Rlteritle, nett to Bruce Bauer Lumber ( , OPEN EVENINGS Vern kellenbetk I rank IH.n PERSONAL In Jail Carlos Lugo, a Mex ican, was being held as a parole violator in Jackson county jail yesterday pending commitment to complete a sentence for sell ing liquor to Indians. He was brought to the jail from Klam ath Falls Friday night by Paul Hanlin, U. S. deputy marshal. Enjoy Picnic Past, present and future Oregon State col lege students enjoyed a picnic and dance at Twin Plunges in Ashland Thursday evening. Ap proximately 73 couples attend ed. The affair was sponsored by the Jackson County Oregon State College Boosters club. The club will entertain with other summer activities in the near future. v In Hospital Bill Patton, son of Mrs. C. Rcase Braley of Valley View drive, is confined in Community hospital where he recently underwent an ap pendectomy. He is reported to be getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Braley and Billy and Kenneth Patton returned to Medford from a two weeks' trip to Alaska several days ago and Billy went into the hospital for the operation immediately. Portrait Painted Fred Ein kopf of 607 Catherine street was back from San Francisco yesterday with a portrait of himself painted by Frederick Dabdysman, former Medford resident who now is a prom inent artist. The portrait of Mr. EinkoDf was done in ciay on and water-color with a tech nique developed by Mr. Dab dysman himself. Mr. Enikopf put the painting on display at the Corley photograph studio on North Central avenue. Mr. Dabdysman left here about 15 years ago. Already interested in art while residing here, he continued his studies in New York and Paris. Now he is a widely-known painter of por traits in oil. His studio is in San Francisco. Mr. Einkopf, an amateur painter himself, spent a week with Mr. Dadbys man in San Francisco. PENHEYS Tailortd SLACK SUITS. Pot play cr lounging! Smart it !( and fabric! ,f A A Well made! 1 ajWO Cool SPORT DRESSES. Be holiday gay In amart ahtrt- tvalst style. Grand values! 1.66 CHILDREN'S SUNSUITS Cunning cotton atylea! Some with matching J J Donneu! 4wC handy WEEK END CASE Showerproof, sporty covering! Cloth lid povkrt and two Uvasl lavtul 18' aire! SJoC Men's Sport Bag 10" tan eanvaa ba water- r- 93c W M I 1 Crass Fire Garages of the Holly court at North Holly and Fourth streets were threat ened yesterday afternoon by a grass fire. Court residents had the fire out when the fire de partment's chemical crew ar rived. Firemen said a passer by had evidently discarded a cigarette in some dry grass alongside the garages, situated on the Fourth street side of the court. No damage was done. e e Jinx Week The week begin ning today has proved a jinx to the fire department the past few years. A year ago today, on June 30, the Medford Ice & Storage company fire occur red, inflicting damage estimat ed at $40, COO. Several fire men were overcome by am monia fumes. On July 3, three years ago, the even more costly Medford Domestic Laundry fire occurred, threatening the en tire Sparta building. So yes terday firemen crossed their fingers and hoped the public would be particularly careful of fire hazards for the next week at least. To Inspect Plant Kiwanis club will forego its weekly luncheon-meeting tomorrow and instead will have a Dutch lunch in the evening at the ; A-l brewery on North Fir street at Fourth street. The Kiwan-1 ians are to assemble at the brewery at 6:30. They will be taken on an inspection tour of the plant to continue the club's 1 practice of becoming acquaint-! ed at first hand with Medford's ' industries. They will be shown how beer is made and given facts and figures on the A-l business. After the inspection the Dutch lunch will be served at the brewery, beer to be pro vided by the company. Bares Auio Trip Racket Seattle, June 29. fP) De tective Sergeant William D. Browne of the Portland, Ore., auto theft detail, told an Inter state commerce commission ex aminer here today numerous cases of persons abandoned vir tually (1-stitute by persons who had offered them so-called "share-e xpenie" automobile trips. MAS WHAT SWIMAWAYS' FOR Take the family for an outing let snd bask In the sun In bathing thing I Many atylea with "Lastex"! down to little slater will cut a Swlmaway. Reg. U. 8. Pat. Off. WOMENS' Flattering styles that Just mold to your figure! 1.98 GIRLS' Brand new and colorful maillot styles that girls llke 1.-19 CHILDREN'S Charming styles for little boys and girls 98? MEN'S Styles in rayon "Lastex" with built-in support 1.49 BOYS' Speedy models in rayon satin with "Lastex" 98 Penney's MAIN FLOOR FOR FUN IN THE SUN! 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