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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 16, 1940)
MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1940. AVIATION DAY AT TWO SENT TO JAIL PAfiE FOURTEEN GET READY FOR SCHOOL WITH THESE NEW FASHIONS AND FABRICS FROM GOLD HILL SET FOR Mayor Invites Public to In spect Facilities Guides Will Explain Agencies In proclamation issued to day Mayer C. C; Furnas invited the public to visit the Medford municipal airport Monday to sec at first hand the facilities in operation there. The proclama tion sets aside August 19 as Med ford Aviation Day. During the day guide service will be available at the airport to conduct visitors on a tour of the premises. Functioning of the airport and all the agencies operating there will ba ex plained. The mayor's proclamation fol lows: "Whereas the development of aviation in recent years has been so rapid that the industry has come to exert a profound influ ence on the course of events throughout the world; and "Whereas American initiative and Industry have contributed greatly to this development and should be encouraged to continue such contribution in order that the United States may retain Its outstanding position in the field of aeronautics; and "Whereas the City of Medford has contributed Its proportionate share to the national develop ment of aviation and has in vested a large sum of money In Its municipal airport, an invest ment it desires to protect to the utmost; and "Whereas the War Depart ment Just recently designated the Medford municipal airport as part of the national defense system and the works projects administration approved a ma lor improvement to the airport as part of general defense plans; and "Whereas the city of Medford must maintain its interest in aviation so that it will continue to benefit by commercial use of the airport and continue to be of service in defense plans; "Now, therefore. I, Charles C. Furnas, Mayor of the City of Medford, do hereby designate August 19, 1940, as Medford Aviation Day in accordance with a proclamation by President Franklin D. Roosevelt setting aside August 19 of each year as National Aviation Day, and call upon all the citizens of Medford to observe the day In order to stimulate Interest In aviation and further and as part of this ob servance to visit the Medford municipal airport during the day to see the facilities available here for handling of modern aircraft." POWDERlLAST KILLSJVORKERS Joplin, Mo., Aug. 18. (U.R) Five men were killed today when an explosion demolished a small unit of the big Atlas Pow der company plant 10 miles east of here. The plant Is engaged in fil ling munition orders for Great Britain but those killed were working on a domestic order. George I. Barnes, assistant plant manager, said there was no sus picion that sabotage had figured in the explosion. Joseph White, charged with entering an auto without permis sion of the owner, and James A. Palmer, charged with being drunk on a public highway, were each sentenced to serve ten days in the county Jail yes terday by Justice of the Peace W. R. Coleman. Both offenses were committed in Gold Hill. White entered the parked auto, and attempted to steal some milk. Before cap ture, he led the law a merry, chase over most of Gold Hill. Palmer was unable to do any running, because of his alcoholic content. Mercy Chavez and William T. Schaeffer, transients, charged with petty larceny, were senten ced to 30 days in the county jail. They tried to steal an auto tire from the Commercial Finance used car lot. Searched at the county jail, Chavez had $142. His companion was "broke." They were arrested by Deputy Sheriff L. J. Walton instead of city police, as reported yester day. William W. Davenport and Leon R. Killian, tourists, charged with angling in closed waters, were each granted 60 days sus pended sentences. They fished too close to the fish racks on Elk creek. FACE CHARGES San Francisco, Aug. 18. (U.R) Three mining men today were under a federal grand Jury In dictment on charges of conspir acy In connection with the al leged use of the mails to defraud and violation of federal securi. ties laws In the sale of $13,000 worth of stock In the Trinity Mining Co., Trinity county. Those indicted were Charles R. Topping, 60, Los Angeles and Denver mining man; William L. Barnard, 60. Reno mining pro moter, and Frank R. Wicks, Los Angeles mining engineer. FLOOD CONDITIONS IN TUCSON AREA BETTER Tii-n Apt a..., m mo Danger of a serious fresh food I and milk shortage for Tucson's 50,000 residents appeared to have passed with the prospect early today that electric power would be restored "in a few hours." The city experienced its third successive night without power to operate warehouse refrigerat ing units, and the municipal water plant as the result of a cloudburst which poured 14 feet of water around the generators of the Tucson Gas, Electric and Power company. Births Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. Bell of Jacksonville, Route 1, in Com munity hospital this morning. August 16 at 9 o'clock, a girl weighing eight pounds, twelve ounces. Closing time for Too Lata to Cist If j Ads 1 t 30 p. m. THE GRANGE Sams V.ll r:.. State Deputy Brown and wife of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Howes and daughter Edith of Gold Hill, and Mrs. Millie Walker of Corvallis were vis! tors Tuesday evening. Mr. Howes presided as master In the absence of Jerome Fitzger ald. Ways and menus turned In a substantial sum from the dance. Next of these popular dances will be Aug. 14. Committees are working out di-tails for the Grange display ut Gold Hill Fair, Aug. 31. Members regret to hear of Mr. Grant's illness and wish him an early recovery. Mrs. Dons Ncalon sang and there were short talks by Depu ty Brown and wife. Everyone enjoyed a watermelon feed served by H E C. Sadie L. Frink, Mr. and Mrs. II. B. Ellis are hosts for Aug. 27. i trjp Spokane. Wash., Aug 1(1. '' The appointment of Father Paul Corkery, S. J., treasurer of Gonzaga university and bro ther of the Rev. Francis Cork ery, president of Seattle college, as chaplain at McNeil island federal penitentiary, was an nounced here today. DIAL 4923 for Quirk. Drprndsbl Rrrtlr Unique Cleaners H'rtrl tll.n IIIIC Itiid Ijorrnli r z B r c I n mil fares to til principal detti nations in Eastern United States and Canada. ..with thetafety, speed and comfort of tiircondthotwd transcontinental tram 9, ..daily from Vancouver , . . throujth the Alpine scenery of the Canadian Rockies,, open observation car to Calgary. FIRSIX! ASS !NllRMr ll TE and COAU. C LASS Uh liberal return timits. Stopover where you th...viit thoetamus resorts, HanU and Lakt Lounr on your way .. .optional cruise of the Great Lakes, at no additional fmre Rood meals at budget prices are a feaiure on all Canadian Pacific trains ' MB BOTH ;rft fairs ' litand cirri lout to N York sad return vis a Frtrwitco ,fti k tMvpar tort llmtl ft jiW Ostitis and liltrsiura Iron your sftat. or Washable . SCHOOL FABRICS O Scotch Plaids Authentic Scotch Plaids such as the, will ba seen in many classrooms this Fall. Here's a material that stands hard school wear and launders per fectly. Sh thus naw 36-inch Plaids tomorrow. They ara colorful and make up beautifully. Ideal for skirts and suits. Special 25?,, 80 Square Percales i lllllllllll!llllllllllllllllillllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH Men!. ..Buy Your Fall Suit and Topcoat On Our 1 Famous W. believe our liberal 10-Pay Credit Plan the most convenient ever offered the Men and Youngmen oi Southern Oregon. For example a S2J.00 purchase means only a cash outlay of S2.50. The balance is payable in 9 equal weekly payments of S2.50 per week. In other words you can buy your entire Fall outfit. Suit. Topcoat. Shoes, Shirts, Hat, etc., have it put en the 10 pay plan. Make your small down payment and the balance in 9 weeks. Ask about it. One of the best fabrics for school wear are these 36-inch fast color 80 square Percales. Here ara New Plaids, Checks, Stripes and Florals in a huge assortment of colors and color combi nations. For washable school clothes we suggest these fine Percale Prints at this Extra Special Price. 19 c yd. Clan Plaids For School Suits, Skirts and Dresses 36-inch Spun Rayon and Cotton Scottish Clan Plaids. This group con sists of 12 different plaids in various color combinations, giving you a wide choice of patterns. See them tomorrow. 39 c yd. , Shark Spun . For a good-looking inexpensive school dress we suggest this new 36-inch Sharkspun. A Crown tested fast color print in a most complete range of new Fall patterns and color combina tions. See Sharkspun tomorrow you'll like this material and at 2Se yard it Is a bargain indeed. 25yd. Chukker Spun Here's that new nationally advertised fabric you've been reading about "Chukker Spun", a Crown tested rayon 39 Inches wide in a complete range of solid shades and colorful prints. Chukker Spun Is a grand fabric for school wear as It tailors beautifully. Budget priced at 69?a. I Suits - Topcoats i CSr- For Fall and Winter $2950 I $3500 I Three popular prices on EE new Fall Suits and Top- 3 coats, and $25, $29.50 and $35.00 never bought so much clothing value! Suits of fine Worsteds, Twists, Cheviots and Shetlands. Topcoats of all wool Fleeces, Tweeds and Chev- lots. Every garment new for Fall and Winter wear. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH We Recommend For School Fabric Launder the Children's school togs this Fall with Lux. We recommend this famous pro duct for all washable materi als. Tomorrow is Miss Esch ar's last day so be sure to con sult this fabric expert on any of your washing problems. A free box of LUX will be presented with each 59c pur chase of Luxable merchandise (only one box to a customer). Get Your Package of FREE LUX! MAIN FLOOR HEADQUARTERS FOR SCHOOL CLOTHES lr and Tweed COATS College or town favorites ar. these new Camels Hair and Tweed Coalsl Here ar. smart belted and straight line styles, new fitted models with contrasting wool scarfs. Coats for sports wear, coals for school, in fact the best utility coat ever made is Tweed of Camels Hair. Sises 12 to 20. $1995 New Shadow Plaid SUITS Indispensable for college per fect for town ara these new Shadow Plaid Suits. . . . Th. backgrounds are Green, Win. and Brown with contrasting shadow plaid. ... Styles ar. dressmaker with swing skirt finished with a genuine leather belt.. . . Jackets ara new and longer. Sises 12 to 20. $129-5 NEW FALL DRESSES Headed for Fall and Winter success ar. these lovely new dresses of fine wool and silk. See these smart Jacket affairs. Note their clever trims . . . And if you wish a frock with th. naw longer coat they ar. here ... some have separate blouses of white silk pique. All in all a grand group of beautiful dresses for the Fall season. $249.5 ew Skirts and Shirts MANN'S SECOND FLOOR Yours for Youth! Flattering brims styled with charm and dig nity in felts for the mature woman. Beauti fully fitted crowns so very wearableso utterly flattering with feathers and veils! $595 MILLINERY SECOND FLOOR Rollins Run-Stop Hosiery PRESENTS THE NEW JACK. FROST COLORS FOR FALL! IIIIIIIIIIIM jf in Combination For College, High School or Business wear these new Skirts and Shirts in combination are tops. Th. Skirts are of Washable Spun Rayon. The Skirts In colorful new prints. Color are Blue, Brown and Wine. The Skirt and Shirt ar. budget priced at $398 Size 12 to 20 NEW LONG SLEEVE JERSEY BLOUSES $298 Here's a Blouse fashion that will find Its way Into the heart ef every Woman and Miss In Medtord. . . . New long sleeve Jersey affairs in such good colors as White. Rose and Soldier Blue . . . shirred fitted waist lines and matching pearl buttons. Sises 32 to 40. MANNS SECOND FLOOR Lovely new Rollins Runstcp Hosiery for Fall. The stocking that gives you th "DuraGIo" finish for long hi Carter Run stop lace top proportioned lenqths inner heel and to "Flex-Gor" ankle fine seams ringless and genuine crepe twist silk. Buy your new Rollins in sheer two and three thread chilton and four thread chiflon. "They do things for your legs." COLORS Goblin, Autumn, Cranberry, Heather and Sprite 0 pr. Southern Oregon's Finest Dept. Store
