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PAGE TEN MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1941. Former Medford Resident Gives Vivid Description of Japanese Attack on Hawaii Russell (Buster) Coleman, former Jacksonville and Medford boy, but resident of Honolulu for 20 years, in letter to his father, William R. Coleman, Justice of the peace, written December 8, the day following the Japanese air raid, describes his Impressions, and what he saw, In part as follows: "war In all its grlmness ana fury struck this peaceful Island yesterday, and if my writing appears a bit 'shaky,' please excuse it, as everyone here is nervous and tense with excite ment. Ourselves and all our friends are unhurt, but hundreds are killed and wounded, little children have been blown to bits, and the hospitals are filled to capacity. We now realize exactly what real war is, and what England has gone through. "I shall give you as best I can an account of our experi ences and events as well as I can remember them. "Sunday morning we were sleeping late and were awakened by terrific gunfire. However we thought it was Just another alert, one of many that have taken place lately ... not until a shell came shrieking over our house did I realize something was wrong. If you have ever heard this sound you can't for get it. I Jumped out of bed, turned the radio on, and heard an enemy was attacking us, and to remain calm. The sound of gunfire was terrific and too close for comfort. "I listened to the radio for awhile and then drove over to the country club near here, which commands an excellent view of Honolulu harbor, but not Pearl Harbor or Hickam field. I could see shells bursting in the harbor around the ships, throwing up great columns of water. Some bombs or shells, I know not which, were burst ing close to the club, and soon I saw one burst on a hillside near our house. I then went home and stayed inside the house and listened to the radio. "The Japanese planes were flying very high, beyond range of our aircraft guns. The blow was swift and caught us un aware and many of our pursuit planes were destroyed before it was realized what was go ing on. I was talking to some of the young children who went through the attack at Hickam Field. They said the Jfp planes would dive down low, let their bombs go, and machlnegun ev ery one. "Last night was a complete blackout. We have practiced blackouts before but not until then did we realize the helpless feeling that comes to 'one. So helpless when bombs drop out of nowhere; no place to go. Just alt and wait, no sleep, everyone upset I suppose we will all get use to it. "On our way home from town Just now we passed a cemetery that ordinarily is peaceful and quiet, really a beautiful spot. Today hundreds of men were engaged In burying the dead. They are hauling them in by the truckloads. It seems so much like a dream, a very bad dream. "Today soldiers are every where: everything gives way to the military. Every few minutes the sound of gunfire is audible: planes go zooming overhead, and we wonder If they are theirs or ours. We wonder how they brought their airplane carrier so close, and have we sunk it since the attack; also will to night bring another attack? How long will we be able to get food? Ot a thousand things are pass ing through our minds, and only 24 hours ago no one dreamed such a dreadful thing could happen. "Somehow or someway I wish I could explain this horror fully enough to give everyone back home a picture of what took place. If I could only make them realize how dreadful this -war is, and is going to be. It will take 24 hours ot every body's time every day to win this war. Turn out the planes and ship's so fast the world will think a miracle has taken place. Give until it hurts then hurts some more, put all the effort all the time back ot wart We ran and will win, but It is go ing to cost us terribly So do It. "Dad, keep the old chin up. and your fist closed, and when you hit make it hard and fast, and don't give the enemy a chance. That's our motto." E C. SAUER RITES THURSDAY Marie Carney Sauer, daugh ter of M. P. Carney, a former resident of Medford, who now resides In Grants Pass, passed away Monday at Salem, Ore gon, after a prolonged Illness. Besides her father, she leaves one alster, Grace Carney of Grants Pass. Remains will be transferred to Medford Wednesday and fu neral services will be conducted from the Sacred Heart Catholic church Thursday at 0 a.m. with the Reverend Father Francis W. Black officiating. Interment will take place in Siskiyou Memor ial Park. Recitation of the Ros ary will be held at the Perl fu neral home Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. AIO AT CANTEEN T Mrs. A- S. V. Carpenter, Chairman, Expresses Ap preciation; Reviews Work INJURY FATAL TO ROBERT METZGER Robert Roland Metzger, a res-1 Ident of Jacksonville for the past 10 years, passed away at a local hospital Monday evening at 9:30 from injuries received while working on a bridge con struction Job. A complete obituary will be published in tomorrow's paper. Perl funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Volunteer workers who are assisting at the Medford munici pal airport canteen and those who have offered to serve were thanked today by Mrs. Alfred S. V. Carpenter, chairman of the recreation committee of the Jackson County Council of De fense. Since the outbreak of war with Japan, the canteen has been open 24 hours a day, serv ing not only, air corps person nel but the civilian defense guards on duty around the air port. Many women have offered to help at the canteen but no one is admitted to the airport now without a pass and enough workers are already on duty, Mrs. Carpenter said in express ing her appreciation of the "ex cellent spirit of unity and co operation" displayed since this country was plunged into war. The number of workers at the canteen, she added, must be limited to those issued passes. Examples Cited As examples of the spirit of helpfulness In evidence here, Mrs. Carpenter said that one girl serves voluntarily at the canteen on the day off from her regular employment while another serves at night after putting in her regular day's work. Fifty meals were served at the canteen Sunday, Mrs. Car penter related. It is expected, she added, that the canteen will soon go back on Its original schedule of operatinp from early morning to midnight, though thermos bottles of hot coffee will be left for men on duty throughout the night. The canteen was started by the recreation committee last summer to be of service to air corps officers and men, those stationed at the field as well as those flying through. It has been self-supporting. SWAPS CARS New York, OP) LeRoy God frey, 18-year-old Negro had to get to court on time to answer a car theft charge. He got to court on time all right simply by borrowing another car, park ing it two blocks from the court and then driving away and around in it for five days after he received a suspended sent ence. Judge Charles S. Colden learned all this when LeRoy came back to court about cars again the other day. Dm mil Ttibum want sua. HELPS PREVENT COLDS From Dmlopini ,..At the first sneeze. sniffle or sign of nasal irritation, put a few drops of Vicks Va-tro-nol up each nostril, its quicK action aids nature s defenses lIFBTC en VlfcSkJ) directions in folder. VATRO-NOl INEXPENSIVE PROTECTION Accidents of every description! SKATING, SKIING. AUTO MOBILE. BICYCLE and other HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS, HOME INJURIES. CEfJrt Covering hospital, nurse, doctor. X-ray bills $9uU Everything! $2000 death benefit! Dependable Protection at surprisingly low costl Ages 5 to 55 years. Call Marshall Reeves, Jackson and Josephine County Representative for MUTUAL BENEFIT HEALTH and ACCIDENT ASSN. Telephone 4553 , 312 So Central Council Meeting to Be Last This Year Last regular meeting ot 1941 will be held by the city council tonight. The session will be held as usual at 7:30 In council cham-1 bers on the top floor ot city hall. Usual year-end business Items are on the agenda, including con sideration of applications for the renewal of the various licenses required of certain businesses. POISON OAK? Try a bottle ol ZEMACOL Tea eiast be aiuflee er fear money efcrerfuflt rrun4. Oft a hot Ik today at RLSIfclLN XUK1IT. THE CHRISTMAS STORE FOR MEN and BOYS Z,A-S At ROBES for Christmas If It's a Robe on your gift Hit for "Him", choose it from the store that serves him 12 months out of the yearl Choose a silk or flannel. Eith er will remind him long after Christmas of your thoughtfulness. Now ready for gift wrapping are several smart styles. All finely tail ored from fabrics that men like. $695 10 $ 1 295 Small. Medium k Large "Medlicott" Sweaters A Real Man's Sweater Here's a gift that solves Dad's gift problem. A "Medllcott" Sweater as shown on the right. A sweater designed for men. Coat type, comfortable and mighty good looking. He'll loaf In it and play In it and thank you for giving him such a useful gift. $750 and $850 f 'I t 11 ""iVH i.nieSMA tfc "Bengals" the Sport Jacket for Men $ 1 295 Give "Him" a Bengal Jacket this Christmas. No other gift will bring so much useful pleasure to the arm chair or active sportsman. Finely made from genuine leather with gaberdine sleeves and sipper closing. Two handy breast pockets complete this handsome Jacket. Budget priced at just MANN'S HOLIDAY STORE HOURS For your shopping convenience this store will remain open Monday and Tuesday eve nings. Dee. 22 and 23 until (:30 o'clock, but will close Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, at I o'clock. w HOLIDAY STORE HOURS Monday, Sec 22nd and Tues day, Dec. 23rd, Menu's will be open until 8:30 o'clock. Wednes day. Dec. 24 we close at 6. HOLIDAY DRESSES For that dressy Frock to carry you through the holi days and after, we suggest one of these lovely crepes with sequim. Jet and em broidery trim. Both long and short sleeve styles are shown in black, green, R.A.F. blue, parchment, etc. They are sised from 12 to 44 and priced from $ 1 995 $2495 to SECOND FLOOR Wednesday GIFT SPECIAL Fine Quality Rayon Satin and Crepe SLIPS Attention Underwear Gift Shoppersl Here's a Wednesday special of importance. Fine quality rayon satin and crepe slips, some lace trimmed, others with tucks and some tailored. Colors are white, tearose and opal. All sixes. $1.50 Quality $J27 MAIN FLOOR SILK HOSIERY For Christmas For that most welcome of gifts. Hosiery, we suggest these three and medium thread silk chiffons at $1.15 pair. A fine quality, full fashioned silk hose in love ly new winter shades. Let us box 3 pair for you this Christmas. She'll thank you a lotl $1 15 1 pair Tie Fabrics Here's an unusual flift suggestion A ovely hand made tie from these beautiful Cohama tie fabrics. You can make two ties from these yard lengths. We'll give you a pattern free. Many attractive pat terns to choose from in silks, rsyons and silk mixtures. $1 19 to $298 yd. MEDFORD'S OWN CHRISTMAS STORE a rm ROBES ror "Her" This Christmas CHENILLES BUNNYTEX Every woman loves a Chenille Robe, and these at $3.98 are not only lovely but very inexpensive. They come in the popular wrap style in rich shades of Sowder blue, aqua, white, red and rose, ises for women and misses. Budget priced at just $398 If you really want to make her happy this Christmas give Her a Bunny-tex Robe. These luxurious deep napped robes with their big shawl collars and wide belts are indeed beautiful. They come in dainty pastel shades and in white. Sites from 12 to 20. $ 1 695 HEAVENLY SUEDE "Heavenly" Suede is one of the new materials used this season in Robes and Housecoats. A soft, warm fabric that drapes the figure in graceful lines. Heavenly Suede Robes and Housecoats in this group are shown in both wrap and sipper styles in shades of blue, wine, red, rose and white. Sises from 12 to 20. $59.8aa$89.8 MANN'S SECOND FLOOR i 11 Sizes 54x72 - - 63x81 72x90 & 72x103 TOWELS HIS & HERS Here are those popular Bath Room Palsl and wash cloth. A 3 pc. set. consisting of "His at Hers" embroidered on each bath towel, face towel and wash cloth in attractive pastel tones. Yes indeed a most welcome gift for the home. Set of 3 Set of 6 This Christmas Give Her a Lovely QUAKER CLOTH For someone on your gift list, a new Quaker Laca Dinner Cloth. Here are exclusive copies of rare old hand-made laces. A perfect complement to her gleam ing silver and glassware. Quaker lace cloths are na tionally known, they grace America's finest homes. A perfect gift. $498 to $i8op Towels In Gift Boxes From America's finest Towel mills. Maretx. Can non and Calloway, come these gracious gift boxes of towels. Beautiful bath room sets in attractive, colorful boxes at $1.00 to S3.9S. Colors to choose from are gold, blue, peach and rose. A perfect gift for the home. $j00to$398 Ward Jacquard TOWELS When you buy "Ward" Jacquard Towela you buy the finest la.quard towel madel Towels, woven frr.m corded long staple cotton In rich so if patterns in shades of blue. Jade, meise. rose, peach and white. $ 1 84 $350 $125 Ea. Guest Sixe 65c Wuh Cloth 23c (
