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PAGE TEN MEDFORD MATT, TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON. SUNDAY. JULY 14. 1940. F , 2 P.M. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Adeline Antipole will be conducted Monday at 2 pm., from Perl'i Funeral home with the Rev. W. A. Dawes, pastor of the First Baptist church, of ficiating. Interment will be in the family plot In Medford I.O.O.F. cemetery. The passing of Mrs. Ashpolc last Friday morning, removed another of the fast-dwindling number who crossed the plains to the western country in pio neer days. She was born Feb ruary 20, 1855, in Andrew coun ty, Missouri, and started, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Ellison, from Acheson, Kas.. in 1865 in a train comprising twenty wagons and the same number of families. The wagon train reached the Willamette valley by way of Portland after experiencing the hardships of a five months Journey through the wilderness. In the same wagon train was young John Ashpole, and the acquaintance which began on the Journey was culminated by their marriage in Newburg. Ore., on September 24, 1871. In the fall of 1873 the couple came to Jackson county, settling on Butte Creek where they farmed and raised cattle ana norscs. In 1912 they moved to Med farri tin. family home being at 102 Tripp street. Mr. Ashpole passed away in 1H.IU. Survivors include two sons, C. W. Ashpole, of Medford. and Roy Ashpole, of Eagle Point, al so three grandchildren, Donald, Pauline and Charles Ashpole, and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Hag gey, of Sherwood, Ore. Mrs. Ashpole was a member of the Baptist church through out her life, her father having been a Baptist minister. She was exceedingly active for her years, until she became ill a few years ago, and enjoyed visits with a large number of people who had become her friends during her 87 years in this locality. Pallbearers will be William Perry, William Brown, William von der licllcn, Alfred Gordon, Vera Brophy and John Perl. ICE FOLLIES STARS CHOOSE BUICKS 1 a it 2p Thtu ten famous skating start ef ths "lea Folllea of 1940," world's most tpectaeular Ico revue, ars rttl motoring enthusiasts and thtlr fsvorltt ear It Bulck. Lined up for tht camera, they proudly display thtlr newly purchased fleet ef motor cere all 1(40 Buleka. Left to right: Evelyn Chandler, Bruce Mapes, Harrli Legg, Oscar Johnson, Art Nlckolaa, Werner Roebll, Cddlt Shlpttad, Hanss Miuch. Julie Flnkelton, and Let Hamilton. PASSES, AGED 71 Amy M. Frailer; 71, wife of John O. Frazier, passed away at a local hospital Friday at 8:30 p.m., after a short illness. Mrs. Frazier was born In Ap ton, Iowa. October 23, 1868. She had lived in Medford for the past four years, the family home being at 628 Hamilton St. She had made her home in Iowa. Kansas, for many years before coming to southern Oregon. She Is survived by her hus band, John O. Frazier, two sis ters and one niece, Edith Paugh, of Medford. Funeral services will be con ducted from the Perl funeral home Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Leonard Weston officiating. 'In terment in the Medford I.O.O.F. cemetery. LOBBYCHANGES AT P.O. UNDERWAY Lobby of the postoffice was altered considerably yesterday to enable the contractor to com plete the remodeling of the west half. When the west half is completed, the east half will be remodeled. Most of the temporary parti tion separating the postoftice work room from the addition to the building was taken down yesterday so that the clerks were able to move with their paraphernalia to the new part. The whole Job of extending and remodeling the building is to be completed on or before November 8. The work is said to be on schedule and comple tion of the Job shortly after November 1 Is anticipated. LOCAL and PERSONAL make still and motion pictures of the trip. Savtd Seaman Thanklul Astoria, Ore.. July 13. (,! Twenty-one officers and men of the Greek freighter Helenic Skipper, volubly thankful for solid ground under them, rested today from 60 grueling hours in an open boat. tl Bail Eugene Hayes of 724 Alder street posted $1 ball In city police court yesterday following his citation for fail ure to stop his car at a stop street. Plana Rafuelad MaJ. J. P. Kirkendall stopped at Medford municipal airport yesteroay to havo his North American at tack plane refueled. He was en route from Hamilton field, Cal., to McChord field, Wash. Isaacs Roturns Frank Isaacs of 233 North Grape ftreet re turned by train yesterday morn ing from Portland wnere he has been confined In St. Vin cent's hospital for the past sev eral weeks, following an opera tion, Leaaue to Meet Government and foreign policy section of the Jackson County League of Women Voters will convene Tuesday at 7:10 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Justin Smith, 1013 South Oakdale avenue Mrs. Smith is conducting a summer study course for the group. CCC Train Last of the spe cial CCC trains coming to Med ford in the present quarterly re-enrollment period arrived yesterday with 195 replacement enrollces from Alabama. All of the enrollces were for Camp South Fork, Rogue River na tional forest service camp. All but five of the enrollees were new to the civilian conserva tion corps. Clothing Lost A. Byron Westlake of Creitwell reported to city police yesterday that hi lost a suit box out of his car between the Oregon-California line and Grant Pass. The box contained a man's top coat, a pair of trousers, a white shirt, a powder blue crepe dress and Jacket, a wnman'a spoit hat, a pair of gloves and a navy blue dress. Anyone finding the box is asked to get in touch with Medford city police. A reward has been offered. Plant Paisentrs Elno Hem mila returned from Portland by United Mainliner last even ing. Leaving on the same plane were Martin Jrgcns and C. G. Whelthel. to San Fran cisco, and Georse T. Scott, to Oakland. Nion Tucker arrived from San Francisco yesterday afternoon, and departing on the same plane wore V. Facan and W. D. McDonald, to Seattle, and O. V. Strons. to Portland. Mr and Mrs. Jav Hodges arrived from the south vesterday noon Miss R. Collier arrived from the north yesterday forenoon, and leaving on the same piano were Mr. and Mrs. H. Kavelll. to San Dieito. Cal., and J. II Coffman and Frank G. Noyes, to San Frnnclsi-o. Stewart Orr left for Portland on the early morning Mainliner. George M Roberts and L. W. Veerkamp arrived from Portland Fridi. midnight. W. Jnhnst.n arrived from the south Friday night and Harold Prestel and Mrs Peggy Giivmn left on the same plane for I'ortl.uid. L. A. Bra den. L. M. Bismark and L. R. Llndsey arrivi-fl from tli nort.i Friday evening and C. A. Chad bourne left on the same plane for San Franrinco. Gle.i Fsb rirk deiwrted bv Mainliner Frl day afternoon for Portland. Minor Aeeidtnt Warren Lig gett of 812 South Newtown street and Ollie C. Giles of 710 Palm street drove vehicles Involved In a slight nrshap at West Main and Chestnut streets Friday evening, according to a report on file In city police station yestarday. Unity Ta The regular monthly Unity tea will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 p. m. in room 319 of the Medford Center building. Mrs. Marion Clifton, leader, who recently re turned from Unity Farm will bring a special message. All In terested friends are invited to attend. Sister Here Mrs J. E. Welin of Pucnte, Cal., arrived yester day to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank DeSouza. 30 Western avenue. She and Mrs. DeSouza are sisters. Mrs. DeSouza, a patient In Sacred Heart hospital where she un derwent an operation last Mon day, was reported somewhat improved yesterday. To Meeting-Frank C. Clark, Medford architect, plans to leave tomorrow for Portland where on Tuesday he will at tend meeting rf the Oregon state board of architects of which he Is vice-president. By special invitation of the Ameri can Institute of Architects he will attend the annual stag picnic to be held Tuesday even ing. Mr. Clark planned to re turn Wednesday. Have Baby Word was re ceived here yesterday of the Dirth or a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Small, on Wednesday in St. Vincent's hospital In Portland. The baby is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Brommer of 821 Minne sota avenue, they being Mrs. Small's parents. The couple have a boy three and a half years old, named Jerry. ... Plan Recreation Frod W Cleator. division nf t-orrontinn and lands at the U. S. regional roresters office at Portland, and Edgar J. Parker, r.hotng rapher in the division of edu cation and Information worn engaged yesterday on a mission me purpose o which was to make plans for the recreational development of the Skyline Trail. Accompanied by John rarginson, ranrjer in charge of Lake o' the Woods dirtnrt the Rogue River national for est, the two men were to make a trip over part of the Skvline iraii norm or Lake o' the Woods. Mr. Paiker was to GOLD HILL I00F OFFICERS SEATED Gold Hill, July 13. (SpU Odd Fellows Lodge No. 129 and Amethyst Bebekah lodge No. 97 held Joint installation July 10 In I. O. O. F. hall with Bill Musty of Central Point and his team doing the installing. Odd Fellow officers installed were: Darrel Hendrickson, Noble Grand; Frank Carter, Vice Grand; George Haff, Warden: Harry Newnham, Conductor; Tom Cook, inside guardian; Tom Henderson, outside guardian; H. D. Force, R.S.N.G.; W. W. Hit tie, L. S. N. G.; Earl Moore, R. S. N. G.; Tom McClarnon, L. S. N. G.: Bill Autenrcith, chap lain; Art Gorham, treasurer; Paul Thompson, secretary; R. E. Cook, R. S. S.; Warren Coppock. L. S. S. Rebckah officers: Willie Mc Lean, nobis (rand; Helen Dor man, vice .grand; Belle Smith secretary; 1 Harel Holderness, fin. sec; Dalia Kell, treas.; Jew ell Routh.r -warden; Louise Rob inson. conductor; Elsie Cameron, musician; -Viola Moore, inside guardianr" Ka Carter, outside guardian; Ruth Lewis, chaplain; Madge Dorman. R. S. N. G.; Eli nor Force, L. S. N. G.; Evelyn Thompson, R. S. V. G.; Edna Gorham, L. S. V. G. UNDER WAY IN CITY Under direction of Mrs. Alice Egan and Mrs. Margaret Henry, the annual sponsoring member ship drive for the Oregon Shake pearean Festival Association which it presenting four stage plays in Ashland's civic Eliza bethan theatre next month, was launched here last week. Ashland has already launched its drive under leadership of Mrs. H. M. Schilling and ac tivities will soon be expanded to Grants Pass. Klamath Falls and communities in northern California. As the Festival is a community enterprise, the board of directors said that all com munities should benefit by the returns. Special quarters are being es tablished In Pruitt's Music Cen ter to accommodate ticket hold ers. Membership holders may make reservations for the plays through this local office while in Ashland, tickets may be se cured from the Shakespearean theatre office itself. WEDDED 4 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Newton H. Franklin of 401 King street celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary Friday. They were married in Urbana, Mo., on July 12, 1894, by the same minister who had officiated at the wedding of Mr. Franklin's parents. In honor of the occasion, a picnic was given in Lithia Dark. J Ashland, for Mr. and Mrs. Franklin by their three sons and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Niel H. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Dale H. Franklin and Mr. and Mrs. Doyle C. Franklin, all of Medford. Also attending the picnic Fri day were Mrs. Franklin's sister, Mrs. Chloe Whillock, and her daughter, Mrs. Jean Batcman, and Robert Trumphour of- Cor vallis, a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin's oldest granddaughter. Miss Barbara Franklin. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin have resided at their present address for 20 years. Turner was represented by At torney William M. McAllister. ERONOF BT. FALLS PASSES Mrs. George Cameron of Butte Falls passed away sud denly in Eureka, Calif., Friday, according to word received here that day by relatives. Mrs. Cam eron, and her husband conduct the Sportsmen's Cafe in Butte Falls. She had been visiting friends in Eureka. Funeral services will be held here and the date and further details will be announced later. Cheer Gov. Olson Omaha, Neb., July 13. W) Democratic convention dele gates from seven western states whistled and cheered here today when Gov. Culbert L. Olson of California called for a third term for President Roosevelt. Justice to Fish Baker, July 13. (IP) Wil liam O. Douglas, United States supreme court Justice who was here Friday afternoon and eve ning to play a round of golf and visit friends, said he will spend much of his time this summer fishing and golfing in Union and Wallowa counties. Back to Work Portland, July 13. (JP) Four hundred Western Cooperage company workers will return to work Monday ending a four month strike. Rufus E. Turner, 24, of Lake view waived a preliminary hearing before U. S. Commis sioner Victor A. Tengwald yes terday and was ordered held on a removal complaint alleging that last March 6 he obtained $260 from the Arcadia. Cal., branch of the Bank of America in the transfer of a title to an automobile to which he had no title. Mr. Turner was released on $500 bail. The record before Commis sioner Tengwald showed that Mr. Turner was indicted by the federal grand jury in southern California last May 22. Mr. PHONE 481 . for Quick. 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