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PAOF! TWO MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORTl. Esforized Toboggan Civil Good AcconrI In First Army Tests Tacoma. Sent. i.;p A motorized mow toboggan, cap able of cruising 30 miles an hour and up a mountain ilope with as much as a 30 percent grade, has passed Initial tests, the army said today, and may prove a valuable addition to mountain lighting units in win ter. The toboggan consists of a led capable of carrying three to four men, or several hundred pounds of baggage. It is power ed by a 20-horsepower, two cylinder motorcycle engine. The snow sled is driven by a single, small, cleated track, which is in the center between the runners. A steering wheel operates two auxiliary runners at the front of the toboggan. Capt. Paul R. Lafferty, as sistant plans and training offi cer of the 15th infantry regi ment at nearby Fort Lewis, said the sled could cruise at between SO and 30 miles perhour on level, crusted snow, and could traverse slopes as steep as 30 percent by zig-gagging upward and across the slope. New Dodge Job -Rated Trucks Shown r h . Am,., .ir'':J' w 5'-' ' - is 3 i ,7 V ' -""'2 " .t ft. .r I i V.1 CORVALLIS BEST JNC0 NTEST Corvallls, Sept. 28 OP) J. A. Hanson, Corvallis, learned today that his pen of White Leghorns, cnierea n we storrs, Conn., egg-laying contest, won first place among all breeds in 18 State contests. The top pen of 13 pullets, competing with 20,000 other birds, laid 3,964 eggs and won 4.241.6 points, based on egg weight. In the 61-week contest. Hanson said several hens in kls championship pen were full Sisters if his 1940 entries which established an all-time world's production record for a.'!, breeds with 4,041 eggs and 4,283 points for SI weeks. 1 m ''it! ' .. I ... . I irli J , n - IVi-ton Dodge Job-Hated truck. 1801nch wheslbase, with special truck body, More Grandfathers Die Beneath Antos Than Any Other Age Seattle, S?pt. 2B. OP) If you're a walkine Branrifnthor and like a safe bet. duck for cover when you see an auto mobile's headlights coming. "It's grandpa who gets killed most frequently," commented Burton W. Marsh, director of the safety and traffic engineer ing department of the Amer ican Automobile club, before the Western Safety conference here. He had just explained that three out of four traffic victims in large cities were pedestrians. "Fiftv ner pent nf l ho nrr.n killed are ovpr An vpun niH Of these, seven grandpas are killed to every three grand mothers. Grandpa is five times more l.kely to be killed in a traffic accident than hi. r-hnni. uge grandson. Two out of three meet their death at night." 11 I'Vmiiwiiii ii - " . i , ' "1 Room For 6 In Club Coupe !' sy . ------- I aaawa1ailHl ill"! ik MilHaOllii jl i Hi I " Ii li I k t THREATS AGAINST F.R. BRING 6 MONTHS TERM San Francisco, Sept. 28 JP) Albert J. Drevney, 32, pleaded guilty today to sending threaten- 91 letters to President Roose. velt and was sentenced by Fed eral Judge Michael J. Roche to six months in Jail. A plea for probation was denied. Drevney- said he had been angry when he ' wrote the letters. Current Plymouth models are available in two lines, the Ply mouth Deluxe and Special Deluxe. This is the new Special Deluxe Club Coupe, with unusual room for 6 passengers pro r?, longer body ,tructure. lower floor and a comfortable, full-width rear seat. Fuel economy and road performance both re improved in all Plymouth models, through a new 95 horse power engine that squeezes more miles from gasoline. Sunday School Of Methodist Church Plans Rally Day The First Methodist church is planning a large rally day in the church school nvt Snnti Superintendent E. J. Neumann announces promotion exercises will be a part of the program with about 40 ounlli recognition and diplomas for the ears worit. The service will begin at 9:30. The attendance goal is set at 400 for the occa sion. Parents of the pupils and visitors are welcome. The church will have as out- of-town guest Sunday Dr. Silas E. Fairham, newly elected Ore- Eon superintendent, who will preach in Wesley chapel at 7:30 and preside over the first quar terly conference of the local church. Reports will be given by the pastor, Louis C. Kerby, and heads of the several church departments. We Extend Congratulation L, C. TAYLOR, Inc. Upon the Completion of their Fine New Garage. All Building Material Furnished PORTER LUMBER CO. 204 South Fir Phone 2881 Downfow Business Advised to Help in Easing Traffic Jam Congratulations to L. C. TAYLOR, Inc. D. R. SMITH GENERAL CONTRACTOR PHONE 6401 Seattle, Sept. 26 MV-Traffic Enalneer F. T. Fnwl.r f Portland, Ore., asserted today that any large city which fails to solve the problem of down town traffic congestion and Darkina control can evrwt Ha. centralization, with resulting serious loss of business for mer chants and office buildings and a breakdown in property values. I Fowler, speaking before the western safety conference, said parking meters were playing an "important role" In retarding 1 such a development but were not the ultimate solution. "I do believe, however," he said,, "that they re likely to be come a permanent fixture for curb parking control in many cities." He foresaw multi-story, open garages as another step. He said the meters in Portland had been outstandingly successful." PLAN SPUD VOTE Redmond, Ore., Sept 26. (JP) Central Oregon potato growers will vote on a marketing agree ment covering Deschutes, Crook, and Klamath counties in Ore gon, and Modoc and Siskiyou in California, at a referendum scheduled for next week. The marketing agreement will be discussed at a general meeting there Tuesday. SEIZURE MEASURE VOTED BY SENATE Washington. Sent. 9ft A On a voice vote, the senate gave final approval today to legisla tion Dermittins the nrmlilinl tn take over csrtain property need ed for national defense. The measure, a compromise between different hill. earlier by the senate and house, musi De approved finally by the house before going to President Roosevelt for signature. Under the bill the nresldent couia not requisition personal sporting firearms or WMnnn. nor any machinery in use by an operating firm and indispens able to the firm's continued operation. o BEST WISHES L. C. TAYLOR, Inc. for continued success in your newly remodeled home. Frank 1 Runtz 1408 N. Riverside Phone 4564 n it mQO GO CZXUGGO BROTHER PASSES Washington. SeDt. 28 to G. Hall Roosevelt, SO, engineer, banker and transport executive, died Thursday at the Walter Reed army hospital with his only sister. Mrs. Franklin r Roosevelt, at his bedside. A brief telephoned announce ment from the White House said: "Mr. Hall Roosevelt nal away at 5 a. m. (EST) at Walter Reed hospital. Mrs. Roosevelt was at the hospital." n n Li U 55D Woepower III DODGE I'a-TOM TRUCKS DSC!) Horsepower IH r2-TOH SPECIAL High School News by STUDENT REPORTERS p BEST WISHES to Mr. L. C. "Les" Taylor and his associates. L. C. Taylor, Inc., a long established firm with a new name, may well be proud of this attractive new home and of the past years of friendly service in this community. We hope that this sixth anniversary celebration will be a huge success and the future may bring success and prosperity to this progressive concern. OREGON - NEVADA - CALI FORNIA FAST FREIGHT 443 SO. RIVERSIDE Phone 4939 Congratulations L. C. TAYLOR, Inc. Formerly Pierce-Allen Motor Co. On Your SIXTH ANNIVERSARY J. E. FRENCH Co, DODGE-PLYMOUTH DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA O San Francisco Oakland Berkeley - San Rafael Burlingame 9 Iimo Br Ada Nakaolrl At a general sophomore class meeting Wednesday morning In tne auditorium the following of ficers were elected: " president Ray Casebeer; vice president. Lee fcden; secretary, Neysa wan; treasurer, Ruth Andrews and class representative, Hob ueuei. Power Is the big need today power for speed . . . power for pull . . . power to haul all trpes of loads quickly, tflicitnllu, dependably, soely, and at loirni cost. Dodge meets this demand for power with treat, new. suDrrnowar.! 1 1.-... - . , , uiv greairsi pulling power Dodge has ever offered in tracks of this sise. And that's not all! They have transmis sions, clutches and rear axles of matched ability; brakes, sprints and frames of matched strength and stamina. That's what Dodge means hy Job Rattd trucks that are built to fit the job and stay on the job. See us . . . todayf PtKlS MO SKCWICATIONS SUSJKT TO OXW.GI WltWOUI W'KI ("Mill I L. C. TAYLOR, Inc. 112 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PHONE 29S3 sophomore boys held their first meeting Tuesday morning in the boys' gym with Harris Janes presiding. Treasurer Larry Marsh, in charge of A. S. is. ducats, gave a financial report and urged the boys to buy their student body tickets early. He also reminded the boys of the annual contest be tween the boys' and girls' leagues to see which could sell most t:ckets. Losing league is required to sponsor a student body dance. Girls' league held Its flrt meeting of the year Tuesday morning. President Jeanne Smith introduced her new of ficers and the following class representatives were elected: seniors. Donna Campbell and Dorothy Durst; Juniors, Mary Lou Lyman and Joyce Vtz: and sophomores. Ada Nkirl and Neysa Wall. These airls are also members of the Girls' league council. Plans were also made for sophomore initiation held from Wednesday thrnnh Thursday of this week. Upon Your Sixth Anniversary and Open House Celebration Tomorrow FOR many years, this Institution hat enjoyed pleasant business relations with PIERCE-ALLEN MOTOR COMPANY, the predecessors of L. C. Taylor, Inc. During six of these yean Mr. Taylor ha been the owner and general manager. It it therefore with genuine sincerity that we extend to Mr. Taylor and his associates eur hearti est good wishes and congratulations. It it our hope that this firm, now under a new name, will continue to progress and prosper . . . keeping pace with the steady growth and de velopment of "A Great Country" . . . Tomorrow we will join with the many friends of this concern in celebrating the openiig of the newly remodeled and thoroughly mod ern home of L. C. Taylor, Inc., at 112 South Central Ave nue in Medford. Eugene Thorndike, Manager. MEDFORD BRANCH firs? nntionnb onnn OF PORTLAND Cm auu rnsuia nit aaa.
