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PAGE TEN MEDFORD MATT; TRTBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1941. 454 PLANES USE T Report To City Council Shows Receipts $750.96 Sale of Lots Ordered. In August 494 planes used Medford municipal airport, it was shown in report submit ted to the city council last night by Thomas A. Culbertson, Jr., airport superintendent Airport receipts lor the month were given as $750.96. The planes were classified s follows: 262 United Air Lines, 142 V. S. army, 48 private and 2 V. S. navy. The 22 students of the South ern O'egon College of Education who began their civilian pilot training in June completed the ground and flight courses and were granted oilot certificates in August, the report said. Order Lots Sold The council approved sale of the following lots: Lot 13, block 3, Orchard addition, at the end of South Holly street, to Wil liam H. and Go'.die Griffin for $150; lot 12, block 1, Sunnyside addition, on Laurel ctreot be tween 11th and 12th streets, to Orville Thomas for $240; lot 12, block 2, Newtown addition, at the northeast corner of New town street and Dakota avenue, to Hugo H. Guenther for $220 plus assumption of $478.02 for the recent paving of Dakota venue. On recommendation of the city planning commission, the council authorized rezoning the following parcels to light indus trial zone class 9; the Fluhrer bakery property on North Holly street between Sixth and Main streets; and a lot near the south east corner of Court street and McAndrews road. TWELVE AUTOISTS inMwianeiRiiiin CHUTES FOR EXPAND COUNCIL ) r'-V8 .... ) iiWifaW f . J&J& ... a iA, 1 UsMMki AT Lt. Edward Valors (top). 28, of Chicago was chief pilot, and Second Lieut. John W. Wlnship (bottom). 29. of Rirerside. Calif., was co-pilot of the B-18 army bomber missing in the Puget Sound area while on a routine training flight. T It was a busy day In Justice of the Peace W. R. Coleman's court yesterday with 12 traffic cases heard. For having no registration card on display In their vehicles, Thomas A. Stevens, Sarah Dru silla Kingsley, Rt 2; John Maas Clarence L. Pepper, Central Point, William A. Todd, Bert G Lowry. Jr., and Arthur J. Mul len, Rt. 1, were each assessed $1 and costs. Randall M. Glfford, of Route 3, for an inadequate muffler on his auto; William W. Crawford for no stop light; Floyd Reed for no windshield swipe, Harry R. Blaine, Rt. 2, no rear view mir ror, and Warren C. Mullen, Rt. 1, no operator's license, were each fined $1. and costs. Japan ese Fishermen Violate Agreement Washington, Sept. 17 Wl Senator Wallgren (D-Wash) told Secretary Hull today Japanese fishing boats had violated an agreement not to fish in Alaskan waters and that a Japanese float ing cannery had operated there this s immer. Wallgren said It was the first time since the agreement was made two years ago, that Japa nese boats had fished In those waters. He added in his letter to Hull that "there Is a possibility that they were there for some other purpose." BOSHEARS INFANT BEL With seven bucking bronco chutes and several new bulldog ging and calf-roping chutes n ear ing completion at the fair grounds park, things are rap idly being whipped Into shape for the second annual Medford rodeo next Saturday and Sun day afternoons at 2 30 o'clock. Sawdust is being spread on the baseball diamond directly In front of the huge covered grand stand, and bleacher seats capa ble of accommodating over 1,000 spectators are being erected on the east side of the arena. Max Barbour, who is staging the two day rodeo for the Medford Ath letic association, said that the arena would be slightly smaller Ihis year to give spectators a better view of all action. The stock, Brahma bulls, bucking horses, Mexican steers and roping cattle, is arriving in town in a steady stream. It is being transported from Pendle ton and Goldendale, Wash., in 'rucks. One of the features of the rodeo will be the appearance of Si and Fanny, famous clowns with their trained mule, Abner. Abner, according to Barbour, is the greatest trained mule in the world, having played at the New York World s Fair in 1939 in nddition to appearing on several radio programs and In New York night clubs. The little mule Is spic and span, wears rubber shoes when he enters buddings and has mas tered 63 tricks, which include sitting on chairs, adding and subtracting and answering "yes" and "no" to questions, Barbour stated. Si and Fanny Otis, who travel in a modern house trailer, stage their unique comedy act dressed as a farmer and his wife. Abner travels In his own truck, which has a specially constructed body inFn WINNFD DEPOT un IVIMI1 Entries In the Craterlan the ater's baby contest must be re ceived at the box office by 9:30 p. m. Friday, the management emphasized today. Thirteen gifts will be award ed to the first baby born to per manent Jackson county resi dents during the run of "Blos soms In the Dust" which opened at the Craterlan Sunday. To be eligible, it was pointed out, the baby need not be born in Jack son county but the patents must be permanent residents of the county. A letter from the doctor will be sufficient evidence of the time of birth, the manage ment stated. Believed first In the running thus far Is little Jo Carolyn Boshears, born to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Boshears of 404 South Grape street In Community hos pital at 1:29 a. m. Sunday, Just one hour and 29 minutes after the contest opened. The baby, who weighed five pounds and seven ounces at birth, is just aching to win the prizes, hospi tal attendants said. Because of an Increase in population from about 210 to 290 at the farm security admin istration migrant labor camp here, a general assembly last night enlarged the council and elected Elmer Beers a council man to represent tents 46 to 60. Aubrey Adams was elected council secretary to succeed R. W. McCrary who found that work kept him away from the camp so much he could not give sufficient time to his secretary's duties. Delores Zonich was cho sen recreation committee chair man to replace Glenn Goff who moved to California. The council approved a ruling asking camp visitors to park their can at the office to avert injury to children playing around the camp. Cooperation of visitors was asked. ' Hayes Beall, acting camp manager, will address the Lions club at its weekly dinner meet ing at 6.30 tonight at the A-l Brewery. I T CITED HERE James Kelley, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, Is under arrest at Oak Ridge, Ore., the sheriff's office was advised this morning and Deputy Sheriff William Grenbemer left to return Kelley here. Daniel L. Patch, similarly ac cused, entered a plea of guilty In circuit court this week. Patch and Kelley allegedly In ducted two local minor girls to accompany them on a week's auto trip through northern Cal ifornia a month ago. One of the girls is held in the county jail as a material witness. Births DUNFORD To Mr. and Mrs. L. P., Seneca, Ore., Sept. 16, a boy, Tl lbs., at Sacred Heart hospital. SCHNACK To Mr. and Mrs M. G., Rt. 4, Box 206. Medford. Sept. 16. a girl, 63i lbs., at'grct to see him and Mrs. Daws leave. He is to be replaced herp T GETS TRANSFER Technical Sgt. William M. Daws, in charge or the U. S. air corps detachment at Medford municipal airport, has received orders transferring him to Stockton, Cal.. October 1. With Mrs. Daws he will leave here about September 30 fi his new post, he said. The air corps oper ates an advanced flying school at Stockton Si:t. Daws has been stationed at Medford municipal airport i since July 20, 1934. He camo1 here from March field. River side, Cul. During his years of residence here he has made numerous friends who will r Salem Mobilization Scheduled Thursday Salem, Sept. 17. (JP) Most of Salem's population will be mobilized Thursday night when the county defense council sum mons the city's civil reserves. Sirens will sound at 7:30 p. m., when the reserves will meet In Marion square. After mobiliza tion, they will march to Sweet land field to hear a patriotic and educational program. Closing tlma for C1aasine4 Ads . m. Too Late to Claaatfj 12:30 t Members and friends of the First Christian Church will meet this evening at 6:49 for a fellow ship dinner in the church dining room. Allen D. Curry, chairman of the official board of the church, will serve as toastmas- ter. Loren E. Messenger, professor of psychology, Southern Oregon College of Education, will bring the address of the evening. Dan Graham and Ralph Bur gess will give a skit as an enter tainment feature on the pro gram. Marmie Olson will lead the group In fellowship singing A short talk about 'The De partment of Women's Work" will be given by the minister, R. W, Coleman, as the first of a series of "Things you should know about your local church." This will be a covered dish dinner. All members and friends of the church are invited to at tend. E WILL PUSH SALE DEFENSE BONDS The sal of United States de fense savings bonds and stamp? was carried forward here today as merchants developed new methods to encourage patriotic thrift. Frank Hull, city chairman. announced that one firm had offered to buy $29 savings bonds for resale to Its employes on an easy-payment, payroll deduction plan. Mr. Hull was also working on the suggestion that high school girls take charge of booths at industrial plants a couple of times a month. Speakers were being prepared to give brief talks on the defense savings bonds and stamps program at the plants and at other places where large numbers of persons can be assembled. E. C. Corn, chairman of the speakers bur eau of the county committee, will have speakers ready next week. Mr. Hull stated that Earl Newbry, county chairman, had received literature and display material from state headquar ters for distribution here. A window display was ar ranged yesterday at the Jack son County Chamber of Com merce, where stamps also are now available. AUTO RANSACKER HELD BY POLICE I being built up with dirt and stone and will be finished on top with a paving mixture. P-T.A. officers saia loaay inai the work will be completed George Coy Lundy, 30, al legedly wanted In Eugene on a warrant charging him with lar ceny of over $39, was being held for investigation by city police today following his arrest last night when he was seen prowl ing the glove compartment In a parked car owned by Clinton L. Neeley of Jacksonville. Po lice planned to question him con cerning his activities In the month he has been in Medford. Jack Matlack, Craterlan the atre employe, told police he saw Lundy open the door of the Neeley car, parked on South Central avenue opposite the the atre, and rummage in the glove compartment. Lundy was ar rested a few minutes later by city police. soon. Cm MaU TriDUM want ads. LOGGER CRUSHED Hillsboro, Ore., Sept. 17 () A falling tree fatally crushed J. L. McKenzie, 47, Kernville, in logging operations on Round Top mountain near Cochran yesterday. F.R. Columbia, S. C, Sept. 17. VP) Governor Burnet R. May bank, a consistent supporter of President Roosevelt's policies appeared today the Democratic choice to fill the United States senate seat formerly held by Associate Justice James F. Byrnes of the supreme court. Returns from 1,368 of the state's 1,920 precincts in yester day's runoff gave Maybank an unofficial count of 89,419 and Olin D. Johnson, 67,792. A general election has been set for September 30 but that is only a formality In South Carolina, where just about everybody Is a Democrat. THE GRANGE Washington, Sept. 17. (iT) Presidential approval of 12 new defense public works projects, calling for expenditure of $3, 636.874 to provide community facilities necessary to the health, welfare and safety of defense workers for army and navy per sonnel, was announced today by John M. Carmody, federal works administrator. Among the projects was: Hermiston, Ore., water works additions and Improvements, $96,134, and sewage system and disposal plant, $109,680. Rotary Speaker Leland A. Mentzer gave a talk on voca tional education at the weekly luncheon-meeting of the Rotary club In the Hotel Medford yes terday. He Is instructor in voca tional arts and crafts at the Medford high school. H. L. Brown was program chairman. Cm Man rntun want ada. Sacred Heart hospital. NO BETS Eugene, Ore., Sept. 17. JT) The Lane county fair here will conduct a three-dsy horse-racing meet, starting Thursday, but will not have parl-mutuel betting. Dm Mall 1 nouns want ada. by Staff S(jt. Eiroy A. Martin who is being transferred from Seattle. Sgt. and Mrs. Daws have sold their residence here, 29 Ken wood avenue, to Chris Renken. Cloatna tuna tut CluMttrd Ada . m Too Lara to Claaslfy 12.50 p ELECTRIC BELT SANDER You will enjoy sanding weed or metal to a perfect finish with Skiliaw $49.50 Hansen Hardware 35 N. Bartlett Phone 237 Off THE EMPIRE BUILDER Stfrrtnf aboard the Empire Builder It like entering your private club. There you wilt find the tame conveniences and wilt, court pout attention. In the Oberva Hon -Lounge Car there are big easy chairs and tola for happy get-togethers or quiet sessions with good books or one of the current magannee and newspapers lying at hand. Service is provided from the complete buffet pantry by capable steward. In Bedroom. Drawing Room. Compart ment or partitioned berth section of the standard Pullman sleeping cars, you'll find every convenience and service. In the Dtmng Car the Anal touch to a pleasant journey is achieved through the excellence of those famoua Great Northern meals. For details ask: I era. A tent or writs C. t- fusrhnff, T. r. A. AM tmerlran Rank Mdg. Portland, Ore. EMPIRE BUILDER II (SKI a,W CUi u6'444i Com foil THROUGH TO CHICAGO WITHOUT CHANGE E TO Oak Grove students are look ing forward to completion of a mile and a half of sidewalks on the Jacksonville highway which are being built by the state high way department. The walks run from the city limits about a half mile past the Oak Grove school. The project was sponsored by the Oak Grove P-TA. in an ef fort to eliminate the dangerous stretch of road for Oak Grove school students. The walks are I (fj i&u j VI ik- Kis'" r 11 P Charge It Please! A rood credit Is truly a source of much aatla. factlon . . . how nice It la to be able to y "Chars It, pleaae". Mom who enjoy aueh confidence keep la mind that eharra o eonnta are due In full on the FIRST and parable not later than the TENTH o( each month! RETAIL CREDIT ASSOCIATION of MEDFORD The CREDIT ! community re flects the THHIFTI NESS of her citlsens. A city with GOOD CREDIT is a good place in which to livel o UI-Le : 1 i ifjrfcsa i A HELPING HAND Pomona Garnge The horseshoe pitching con test sponsored by the Jackson County Pomona Grange will be held at By be s bridge, September 28 at 1 p. m. County Y.G.A. Jackson County Y.G.A. will meet at Phoenix Grange hall Sept. 17 at 8 p. m. All members are urged to attend as this meet ing is the beginning of the win ter season and many important things are to be discussed. A ' fine program has been planned. Let's make this a rec ord meeting. COMING EVENT PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION Portland October 4 11 Inclusive It la to Oregon's credit and benefit that Amenca's greatest combined Exposition of Livestock and Land Products occurs each year within this stata. Support it by your at. tendance. Other features: Indus trial Exhibits, Horse Show, Rodeo. Our loans in the interest oi farming cover a wide variety of local needs. Money is available to finance the plant, ing, cultivating, harvesting and mar keting of crops for livestock, poultry, dairy and other specialized activities. Furthermore, we are always pleased when called upon to assist in solving some particular financial problem of farm operation. Medford Branch of the UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK 1 of Portland Everywhere In this land you see Ice-coU Coca-Cola doing Its Job, too... bringing workers refreshment... quick refreshment ...complete refreshment Thirst asks nothing more. In offices, factories and workshops Ice-cold Coca-Cola is making little minutes long enough for a big rest... bringing busy people the pause that refreshes. 5 ,om ' """" ' coe.coi ce.MNt it you jt$ qugjjjy COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., of Medford. 601 No. Grape St. Phone 3339 v
