MEDFOKD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDTORD. OREGON. THURSDAY. JUNE 19, 1941.
PAGE NINE
WOMAN CHIEF OF
HOODLUM OUTFIT
'Duchess' Spinelli of Former
Purple Gang First of Sex
to Die In California
Chevrolet Reconditioning Truck Greeted by Dealers Here
Br LmIU J. Smith
San Quentin. Calif., June 19.
The duchess died tomorrow.
Barring improbable last min
ute reprieve, Evelita Juanita
Spinelli, 52, mistress of a hood
lum gang, will die In the gas
chamber at San Quentin prison
first woman to be executed
legally in the state of California.
The duchess reached the place
of her execution this morning,
after a long ride from the wom
en's prison at Tehachapi. In
southern California.
Slew Cohort
Described at her trial as a
former member of the notorious
Detroit "Purple Gang" she was
convicted with three of her con
federates of murdering a fifth.
Robert Sherrod was 10, baby
of the mob the duchess ruled.
He was present when the gang
killed a barbecue operator on
the San Francisco ocean front.
The man was dead: didn't hear
the command to put his hands
up. They shot him through the
belly.
Sherrod, white with fear when
the gang drove a stolen car into
Sacramento, babbled In dread of
the police. The duchess told
him he needed a drink.
They went to a hotel room
and the duchess brought out a
bottle. Albert Ives, 24, one-eyed
hoodlum sentenced to the insane
asylum Instead of the gas chamb
er, related at the murder trial
what happened then.
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Chevrolet dealers, who in
1940 sold virtually 2.000,000
used cars, have pioneered the
way toward better used car val
ues, their newest contribution to
the motoring public being exem
plified by the arrival here last
week of this official used car re
conditioning truck. A mobile
used car shop, the truck will
headquarter at Rogue River
Chevrolet Co., where the used
car mechanics of that dealership
will benefit from the thorough
training course offered by El
mer Owen, a representative of
Chevrolet's used car department.
He is shown above being greeted
by C. M. Hurd. Newest Chevrolet-approved
used car recondi
tioning practices, latest ap
proved tools and equipment, and
an exhaustive training course
will be presented to the service
personnel of the Rogue River
Chevrolet Co. Motorists of this
community are invited to in
spect this unique vehicle, which
represents a distinct advance In
the approach to modern used
car reconditioning procedure.
"A buyer's best assurance is the
seller's good name," said Mr.
Hurd, "and we are proud of our
reputation in this community as
alert and Informed automotive
dealers.
"This latest forward step, de
signed to keep Chevrolet ahead
is only one more explanation of
the reasons behind Chevrolet
dealers' unique record of having
sold 11,000,000 used can in the
past seven years. Better training
of our service organization is an
investment in community good'
will, and one we are glad to
make In recognition of the In
creasing Importance of the used
car in providing dependable eco
nomical transportation.
IDA BEARDSLEY OF
WIW1ER IS CALLED
They Get Start in Films
Ida Beardsley, a resident of
Jackson county practically all of
her life, the family home being
at Wimer. oassed away at a local
Knock out drops were put In hospital Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
after a brief illness. Mrs.
Sherrod highball. The gang
took him to the Sacramento
river. Sherrod's clothing was
tripped off and swimming
trunks pulled on him.
Then, Ives said, the duchess
showed them where to hit Sher
rod on the head. "She used to
be a nurse," he explained.
Having faked an accidental
death, they threw the uncon
scious youth into the river.
Meanwhile, the half-witted
Ives had accused the duchess'
ire by leaving stupid clues to a
holdup. She threatened him.
His mind already was unhinged
by the cold-blooded Sherrod
killing. He feared Mrs. Spinelli
would do the same to him, so
he called the police.
Ives" fears were well ground
ed, Lieut. Michael Mitchell of
San Francisco police said the
duchess admitted she had
marked Ives for death.
GOWBOYS INVITED TO
Beardsley was born In Jackson
county May 20, 1879.
She attended schools In Jack
son county, and was united in
marriage to Willie Beardsley at
Oroville, Calif., Dec. 14, 1914.
They have lived at Wimer since
1919, where she is well known
and leaves a host of friends.
She Is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Lena Martin, of
King Cole, on the Greensprlngs;
Mrs. Joe Zaxh of Medford and
Mrs. Nettie Rifenberg, of Corn
ing, Calif., one son, Ray Crump
of Klamath Falls, one sister,
Mrs. Nettie Lange, Jacksonville;
two brothers, Clyde Fields, of
Beagle, and Harry Fields, of
Redding, Calif., 16 grandchild
ren and 6 greBt grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held
at the Perl funeral home Fri
day at 1:30 p. m.. Rev. Fish of
Grants Pass, officiating. Inter
ment will take place at Sterling
cemetery.
IN ASHLAND JULY 4TH
Ashland, June 19. (Spl.)
Southern Oregon "cowpokes"
planning to participate In the
amateur rodeo and horse show
being staged here July 4th in
conjunction with Ashland's an
nual celebration, are advised
that entry blanks are now avail
able. They may be secured
through either the local chamber
of commerce offices or by con
tacting C. P. Talent, represent
ing the Ashland Trail Riders.
This year's rodeo ii being
staged strictly on an amateur
basis It was pointed out and
professionals would not be al
lowed to enter. Wild range
stock Is being acquired from
various ranches In southern Ore
gon and northern California.
Competitive events available in
clude steer and calf roping, duck
Ing, cow cutting, steer riding and
steer stopping.
Moderate entry fees and valu-
TRIAL OF
TO OPEN MONDAY
Trial of John Warner, of the
Elk Creek district, indicted by
the grand Jury for alleged lar
ceny of livestock, is scheduled
to start in circuit court next
Monday. The indictment was re
turned last October. Warner has
been at liberty on his own recog
nibance. Armon' Sullivan, CCC enrol
lee, who entered a plea of guilty
to assault with a deadly weapon,
and Rollin Herrlck, of Los An
geles, who also entered a guilty
plea to check forgery, still await
sentencing, aue to the court be
ing occupied with other matters.
able prizes are expected to bring
the cream of the crop in this
area. Two performances are
scheduled, one In the afternoon
and the other an evening finale.
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SUSPECT IS HELD
Douglas E. Jones, 19, of Butte
Falls, charged with burglary In
a dwelling waived preliminary
hearing in justice court yester
day and was ordered held to
await grand jury action. In lieu
of $1,000 bonds he was remand
ed to the county jail.
Jointly charged with Jones
of robbing the P. K. Nalley and
Ike Smith cabins near Butt
Falls, is another Butte Falls dis
trict youth not yet In custody,
but whose whereabouts in Cali
fornia are known. Furniture,
cooking utensils, a phonograph,
and dynamite were stolen from
the two cabins.
H. V. Ortftln whe tukM his bom
t th Bill Luuaoa bom bs uit
nturnad Iram short Yl with
trlondt tt Pino IUd. Klunmth Co..
wbtra.be formtrl? uvod.
Al Erglnotf. CCO nrolln (ram
Nw York, who left Camp WUUtmi
Uat iummer and htt stnot bean In
New York, It leaving than next !
month for sad rruclKO uid ple.ni
to stop oft at Camp Williams to Ylelt
aorna of hla old frlrnda In this part
of the oountry.
At th achool maatlnc Juna 16.
Mr. Paturaon vaa elected achool di
rector, replaclnc Iatr enarlln.
trhoaa term txptrad, and Mr. Onral
lawmu was elected cVtrk. replacing
Mra. Lais Larlmor.
Warren Brook a la ratting out lose
tor th Brown Brother aaw mill and
la batching at Bwad cabin.
Uojd Warner of Orant rasa u
alao looting for th Brown while
two truck with John Lathrep and
John rrMmaa a oparatora are uaad
to fret th losa to the mill.
Mr. and Mr. Clam Blodgatt ham
mord Into their new bom ana
her bout gueat MUa riorano
Malon of Omaha. Neb, who U
apendlng two week' racatlon. Mr.
Blodgctt came here front Oman as
bride.
MUa Cunlo Blodgctt and Mlae
Rot Perry left Uat week for Port
land to attend a six weeks' (ummer
achool.
The Oarnler plac baa been o,a
to Warn and Alio Janata who
plan to take poteeaalon aoon.
Linwood Varner. who baa been
vlalUng hi parent. Mr. nd Mrs.
Jo Varner. ha returned to Oakland.
He commute dally from Oakland
to bla ehlp, which eervlc airplane
carriers.
Bob Loreleu and Lttr Bparlln
apent Thunder to Sunday at Dia
mond lak.
The road over th Thompson
creek divide la now open and a num
ber of care have made the trip. Thll
makea poulbla a loop trip up wll
llama creek and down Thompeon
creek with many beautiful placea for
picnics alone the creek. Th Thomp
eon creek road waa completed by
COO workers eome tlm ao and Is
In fine ahap.
Th lat of th cooking achool
till next fall met with Mr, ratter-
ton Wednesday.
Ubby Murphy Is reported trlou-
ly 111 with a heart attack.
Mr. and Mra. Oeorg Pry and
daughter, Betty, apent th week-end
at Diamond lake with their frlenat
Mr. and Mr. Mettnn. who have t
cabin there.
W. A. Brown of Itedmond, Or , an
unci of Mr. A. U Blodgatt, la a
gueat at the Blodgatt home.
Lake Creek
Mr. and Mr. Scott Hamilton of
Central Point spent Sunday at the
Bryan Jolley horn.
Mr. and Mr. Oerald Ranaon of
Browntboro called Tuesday at th
John Welch bom.
Mr. Jim Trueblood of Brown
bora called Tuesday oa Mm Koy
ongtby.
Lake Creek. June 19. (Spl.)
At the annual school meeting,
Monday, Mrs. Ella Tyrrell was
re-elected clerk and Mrs. Anna
Tonn waa elected director while
Wm. Hoefft was elected to serve
the unexpired term of Margaret
Mussbaum, who resigned.
Mr. and Mra. Harold Lehman of
Pontlao, 111., ar xpcted to arrive
Tueaday for a few days' visit with
Mr. and Mra. Brnast Hoatutler and
daughter Petra Ito.
Mr. Anna Rohrer of Browneboro.
baa been taken to Horn brook to be
cared for by her utter, Mra. Bloom
Irajcamp. Mr. Rohrer formerly tired
her.
Mr. and Mr. Victor Roaa and lit
tle daughter of Klamath Palle war
week-end cueata bar of their grand
parenta. Mr. and Mra. O. R. Moure.
Mr. Brneat Hoatutler and daugh
ter. Petra Roe and Otto Meyer mo
tored Sunday to Crater Lak, Lak
O th Woods, PUea Bay and rub
Lak.
Mra. Ella Meyer 1 111 la a Bedford
hoaplUI.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tonn and fam
ily of Medford, were vial tor Sunday
at the Tonn home.
Oueata. Sunday of Mr. and Mra.
Roy Orlgaby ware Mr. and Mra. Clay
ton Btahop of Ashland.
Clottng tlm for Too Late to das
alfy Ada la 1:S0 p. m.
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THE HEItlSON
HERE'S GOOD NEWS!
The MODERN CLEANERS
WILL RE-OPEN
MONDAY - JUNE 23rd
In Sunday's Paper For Announcement
Speeds Engineering
Sydney, Australia U.PJ The
war, according to the minister
for external affairs, has In
creased Australia's engineering
technique and equipment 20
years ahead of the country's
normal needs and development.
He expressed the hope the pres
ent gun factories can be adapted
to the manufacture of washing
machines and other peace-time
implements.
Donna Read (left), 20, and Annie Rooney. lS-yar-old singer,
had a start on movie careers by obtaining a court approval of
contracts calling for starting salaries of S75 a week with the
M O M studio. Miss Reed was "discovered" as Los Angeles city
college queenr Miss Roonsy was spotted by a talent scout en an
appearance with an orchestra at Pasadena.
Public Invited To
Graduation Rites
In Phoenix Church
Phoenix, June 19 (Spl.)
Parents and friends are Invited
to attend the graduation services
of the Presbyterian community
daily vacation Bible school on
Sunday, June 22, at 7:30 p. m.
The program follows:
Song, Beginners and primar
ies; the world's most famous
poem, primary department; ser
monette, "Baby Moses," La
Verne Beck; chorus, "Come and
Go With Us," primaries; A
Psalm of Praise, Virginia Ann
Hunter; sermonette. "Birth of
Jesus," Kay Dudley; song,
"Jewels," primaries; sermonette.
Williams Creek
"Daniel," Chloe Stevens; books
pf the New Testament, Leslie
Green: a Psalm of contrasts,
Gary Denzer; comfort verses,
Tomallna Cook; Bible drill,
Junior department.
Trumpet duet, Dwlght Zulauf,
Eston Way; Bible drill, interme
diate department; Travellers'
Psalm, Clifford Blrk; reading.
"The Child Jesus," Elsie Carr;
hymns, choruses, spirituals; dra
matization, Joseph, Junior and
intermediate departments; an
nouncements, offering, benediction.
American transport plants
were used by the British army
in moving troops from India to
Iraq, the British Press Service
reports.
GiVB iM 7ff GO'BYB
as ad. (NSURPASSBV
Williams Creek. June 19
(Spl.) Dally Vacation Bible
school will be held at the com
munity hall in Provolt. it was
announced over the 'phone lines
Sunday. Date for the Bible
school at Williams will be an
nounced later.
Bob Lovls I cutting and pel
Inc lea nor Rocky creek on the
eet fork of William to be ud U
th new barn Letter Bparlln la build
ing to replace th on rcnuy de-
ttroyed by fire. J. B. Manafleld and
Bill Lammon are building th bare
Mr. and Mr. Sam wilon and chil
dren of WataonTllle. Calif, Tlaittd
on day laat week with Mr. and Mrs
0. W. Roberta,
Mra. George sparlln ha returned
horn from Lot Angelas whr h
Tie! ted ber brother. Chat. Harper for
two months.
Tom Sanford, who planned
leave for Midway Island to b a
eonitructton worker, mlaaed hi but
and will now have to wait tor th
nait boat.
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