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PAGE TWO Civilians Flee Capital of Pro vince Before Advancing Troops Chinese Hold. Chungking, Dec. 29. (AP) The main spearhead of a broad central China Japanese offensive wu reported In Chinese front dispatches today to have pierced to within forty miles north Of Changsha, capital of Hunan pro vince and now for the third time the objective of a major Japan ese drive. Civilians were fleeing the city as the Japanese, reinforced by several thousand fresh troops, drew near, after forcing a cross ing of the Milo river under a heavy artillery barrage, the dis patches said. . It was not known whether a small American community, com posed mostly of missionaries, had withdrawn. Valuable American property In Changsha Includes the Yale-in-China university, a hospital and a medical school. The Japanese first tried to seize Changsha in 1939 but were beaten back short of their goal. Last summer they captured and held it for three days before withdrawing to bases further north, declaring the purposes of their thrust had been achieved. A Chinese communique Issued here, however, indicated the Chi nese were holding the broad Jap anese offensive on most of the lectors, which stretch across parts of four provinces. Batte Fal$"Youth Graduate of Naval Melalsmilh School Lloyd Ellsworth Tungate, 18, private, U. S. marine corps, ion of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tungate, Butte Falls, Ore., was graduated from the school for aviation metal smiths at the U. S. naval air station, Alameda, Cal., on Saturday, December 27. A graduate of the Butte Falls high school In May, 1941, Tun gate began his special training at the Alameda station on May 17, 1941. He completed the IB weeks' course and will now be assigned to a fleet or shore sta tion. While In high school he played varsity basketball for three years and was also catcher on the school's baseball team for two years. He was one of 373 young men to graduate from the school on December 27, the third class to graduate since the school was organized. Courses to train for aviation metalsmith, machinist nd radioman are offered. JOHN BLACK, 89 TAKEN BY DEATH John Black, 89, a resident of Medford for the past 13 years, pawed away Sunday at the Sacred Heart hospital where he has made his home for many years. Mr. Black was born In Michigan, Feb. 8, 1852. Al though of advanced age he was active until the last. He was a prospector before coming to Medford, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catho lic church. Funeral services will be con ducted from Sacred Heart Cath olic church Wednesday at 8:30 a. m. Rev. Father Francis W. Black officiating. Interment will take place In the Jacksonville cemetery. Perl Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. FISH LAKE HAS 28 IN A telephone report from 'Fish Lake, main source of Irrigation water supply for the Medford district, said there was 26 inches of snow on the ground this morn ing. District Manager Ed N. Judd said this was the largest amount of snow at the lake In two years. A trip will be made this week to measure the snow depth at Four Mile lake, tributary to Fish Lake. All reports Indicate there has been a substantial fall the past ten days in the high Cas cades. At Hlatt Prairie, source of sup ply for the Talent Irrigation dis trict. Water Master Clinton re sorted thr uam Ttn i n V. snow on Christmas Day. Closlnt tlmt lor Clautrird Mm a. m. Too Law to Cluury 13 so p. m. Cm Mali Tribune uil adj. Breaking of Philippine Morale By Frightfulness Tactics Seen Aim in Bombing of Open Manila Br DeWItt Macktnsle Wide World War Analyst The position of the Philippines is Increasingly grim and grave, but while we shouldn't seek refuge In dim hopes we are not yet forced to final conclusions regarding the outcome, especially since the United States navy promises "positive assistance to the defense of the Philippine islands." Of course we can accept It as certain that unless "positive as sistance" does arrive, the islands will be temporarily lost. The Japs are continuing to land troops in southern Luzon, the menace to Manila Increases, and in due course the Invading weight will become unbearable if it Isn't halted. Obviously much depends on the nature of the aid and how quickly It arrives. The immedi ate burden rests on the broad shoulders of General MaeArthur and his magnificent little army, that Is, the problem of hanging on until help comes over the horizon of the vast Pacific. That burden is great, for the Japs are going all out in an effort to make a quick killing and they are doing it without regard to the laws of humanity. Gotbbels Cave Civilians Notice The deliberate slaughter of civilians in the defenseless and open city of Manila by Japanese bombers gives fresh point to a threat made Just before Christ mas by Nazi Propaganda Minis ter Coebbels. He declared that Germany, Italy and Japan are "going all the way" In the war and, being forced to defend their lives, "they will do it In a man ner which knows no sentimental considerations." Now the Japs have Interpret ed his meaning in a bloody holo caust of innocents. They have staged a studied exhibition of frightfulness, after a careful sur very of Manila from the air to make sure that It was indeed without defense. The purpose of this was to shatter the morale of the civilian population and thus cause a collapse of Filipino resistance. What the ordinarily softly-spoken Secretary Hull de scribes as the same practices of flendishness have been employ ed against the Chinese, in defi ance of numerous protest! by our state department. However, it isn't surprising that this should be so, and it seems to me that we should adjust our outlook to a situation which Is likely to Intensify. In this connection we have the sen sational statement made In Istanbul by George H. Earle, American minister to Bulgaria, who was rushed out of Bulgaria because of rumors of a Nazi plot against him. Earle asserted that "German fortunes definitely are declining but the death throes may be un precedentedly violent." He ad ded that there is some evidence the Nazis are planning to de stroy everything in any of the occupied countries which they are forced to leave the "big gest vandalism in history." PLY TRADE HERE Joe Whyte of 30 North Front street reported to city police that he was strongarmed by two men and relieved of $9 In currency in an alley back of a North Bartlett street cafe about 10:13 p. m. Sun day. Whyte told police the men made him face ihe side of a building, removed a ti bill and four $1 bills from his billfold, and then hurried away. The vic tim told police he did not see a gun. One of the men was described as being about 8 feet 11 Inches tall, and wearing a dark over coat and a light hat Whyte said he was unable to describe the other man. AFTERLONG ILL Fred Ryan of 822 West Fourth street, film operator at the Rlalto theater for 23 years, died In a local hospital yesterday morning after a long Illness. Funeral plans and a complete obituary were being prepared today. The Conger funeral home is In charge of arrangements. KILLED IN ISLANDS San Francisco, Dec. 29 UVl Commander Georv D. Pnurll coast geodetic survey director in the Philippines, was killed by a bomb explosion In the Philip pines on Christmas eve, it was announced today by Rear Ad miral Leo A. Colbert, directnr of the coast and geodetic survey. WATER WELL CHILLING MW til TL MM DIM MMlMtir mil t ROB! BURNS Teleohone 141 L t 1 Bus s. flrantt P. ParMr HIjhuiT MEDFORD MAIL WEEK OF PRAYER E The Medford Ministerial Asso ciation announced today the fol lowing program for observance of the World's Week of Prayer. The committee In charge in cludes Dr. Sherman L. Divine, chairman, Rev. Wolford A. Daw es and Rev. Louis C. Kirby. The hour each, night is 7:30 o clock. Sunday, January 4, In all churches, emphasis will be placed on the "place and import ance of prayer in this world crisis hour." Monday, Jan. B, Rev. R. W. Coleman will speak In the Naz arene Church on the theme "The Church in the National Crisis." Tuesday, Jan. 8th, Rev. Karl Brockhaus will speak In the Bap tist church on "The Church in the Life of Youth." Wednesday, Jan. 7, Rev. Fred M. Weatherford will speak in the Christian Church on "The Church in the Home Life." Thursday, Jan. 8, Rev. Louis C. Kirby will speak in the Pres byterian church on "The Church in Individual Experience. ' Friday, Jan. 9, Rev. Wolford A. Dawes will speak In the Meth odist Church on "The Church and Sacrifice." Dr. Divine will preside as chairman each evening and be assisted by other ministers who will share the platform and pro gram. Music will be furnished by the entertaining church each night There will be no offer ings asked. All Christian citizens of the city are urged by the Min isterial association to give whole hearted attendance and prayer to the observance. Vanderbilf Heiress, 17, Weds 32.Year.Qld Son Of Italian Immigrant Santa Barbara, Calif., Dec. 29 WP) A Vanderbilt married the son of an Italian immigrant In the 183-year-old Santa Bar bara mission yesterday, and movlo stars and socialites were among the wedding guests. Today the 17-year-old former Gloria Laura Morgan Vender bllt granddaughter of Cornell us Vanderbilt was honeymoon ing with 32-year-old Pasquale (Pat) Dl Clcco. They will go to Palm Beach, Fla., and Washington, D. C, they said, and then settle down in Beverly Hills, where Dl Clcco is a film actors' agent. Dl Clcco's father, arriving from Italy 53 years ago, pros pered as a Long Island truck gardener. Pat went to Holly wood and, In 1932, married Act ress Thclma Todd. She divorced him in 1934. The new Mrs. Dl Cicco will Inherit $4,000,000 a trust fund from her grandfather when she becomes 21. Meanwhile she has an allowance of $730 a month. Slight Injuries were suffered by two motorist in automobile accidents caused by slipper) pavement on the north Pacific highway over the week-end, ac cording to reports on file today. Harry Wahlgren. Portland salesman, reported that his northbound car skidded and urned over In ditch six miles north of Medfoid Sunday morti Ing. He was bruised and cut slightly. He said in his report that the highway appeared to b tree of Ice. but that It was cov ered by a thin 'Urn. Vera Florey of Grants Pass sustained minor Injuries when ner southbound car skidded and hit a bridge railing north of Gold Hill Saturday night, ac cording to a report on file today, New Year & Thank-You Cards Start the New Year with bit of extra theughtfulnes. Band New Yeas Cards. SWEM'S GREETING CARDS TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. Registry Opens for Evening Courses at SOCE On January 8 Southern Oregon College of Education, Ashland, Dec. 29. (Spl.) The Southern Oregon College of Education Is plan ning to offer certain evening courses during the winter quart er. Three such classes have al Groceteria SUPER FOOD MARKETS - One T?rT VAT TO rui iuui COME TO YOUR GROCETERIA On Most "MUST" Lists You WiU Find ANGEL CAKE O Funny how old customs survive. In the dim past primitive people commemorated the beginning of the year, which then came in April, with great feast festivals. The egg the symbol of productivity played the most important part in the day's events just as it does at our Easter time. In its earliest form it was prepared by beaten eggs being mixe-1 with honey into a sort of pudding. Today we present it in its most delicious form Angel Cake. On countless thousands of American tables Angel Cake will symboliza the New Year. The ancient custom still survives and is becoming more popular every year. Angel Cakes for New Year White, Chocolate, Custard, Pineapple, Ha waiian Delight Two Sizes 29c - HOME PURITY BREAD, Vitamin Enriched 1 lb. LOAF 9c - 1J lb. LOAF 13c EGG NOG PIE NEW YEAR GREETINGS . From Your Groceteria Staff SAVINGS IN Canada Dry Ginger Ale, 12 oz 3 for 25c Plus Bottle Deposit Cliquot Ginger Ale, 12 oz. 5 large 10c (Plus bottle deposit) Bell's Medium Ripe Olives, No. 1 tall can 2 for 25c Wyandotte extra large Ripe Olives, No. 1 can 15c Gold Bar Grapefruit Juice, No. 211 can 3 for 25c Gold Bar Pineapple Juice, No. 211 can 3 for 25c C H. B. Oyster Cocktail Sauce, bottle 17c S perry Rolled Oats, 9-lb. sack 39 S perry Pancake Flour, 4-lb. sack 25 Z-Mor-U Coffee, lb. 27c' 2 lbs. 53c Drifted Snow Flour, 49 lbs ?2.09 Flavor Loaf Flour, 49 lbs $1.79 Oak Ridge Green Beans, No. 303 can 3 for 25c Gold Bar Kadota Figs, No. 2 can 25c Golden West Coffee, lb. can 31c; 3 lbs. S5c Gold Bar Early Garden Peas, No. 2 can 15 c Silver Bar Sugar Peas, No. 2 can 2 for 25c C & H. Pure Cane Sugar, 25 lbs. $1.54 Honey Dew Granulated Sugar, 25 lbs $1.52 GATES OREGON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1941. ready been scheduled. One of the most popular classes will be first aid, taught by Jean F. Eber hart, a certified Red Cross first aid instructor. This class will carry two hours of college credit The other two classes will be zoology and physical science. Dr. W. W. Wells will teach zoology and will cover two terms of work in one term. The class will carry six hours of credit R. W. McNeal will handle physical science, which r .4 iw Wiftw S 1 I "I A Real flavor on delicious Graham A Real Mid Strawberry 1 pkg. Birdseye Quick Frozen Strawberries 2 Short Cake Layers ALL & LYDIARD th at CentraU Ith at Crap Savings Without Self-Oenlal carries three hours of credit The state boaxd of higher edu cation has made it possible for any person Interested in these courses to carry six noun crecut or less for f 8.50. Registration for the above mentioned courses will be held on January 8 from 7 to 9 p. m. in the college offices. EXTEND EMERGENCY Salem, Dec. 29. (AP Proc- matlon of a defense emergency I si 49c Please order now to Inspire the kind, you want each 39c Cracker Crust - Winter Treat SHORTCAKE 35. THE GROCETERIAS Little Pig Sausage Links, verr tiny Sweet Gherkins Sweet Mixed Pickles Hormels Corvalet Cooked Saloml Swiss Cheese Roquefort Cheese Nippy American Cheese Smoked Liver Sausage Sweet Pickled Onions Stuffed Spanish Olives onion. almond, plmlente Green Olives Salonlca Olives Ripe Olives Ripe Green Olive New Year Eve Dane Upper Applegate Gunge i- rmorm issued when japan attacked Pearl harbor was ex- lamation of a defense emergency tended Saturday by Governor Sprague to recognize that a state of war also exists between the United States and Germany and Italy. I1ST FATALITY Portland, Dec. 29 m Wil Ham rivr. 87. Portland, was fatally injured by an automo bile at a downtown intersection Shopping Stop c ivf tjuper meat iticli ncu TheKindofMeatYouliketoEat TURKEYS GEESE DUCKS HENS RABBITS For the Fireplace Weiner Roast Special Roasting Weiners, 2 lbs. 45e Ground Steer Beef lb. 20c Steer Beef Roast blade cut Lb. Steer Beef Short Ribs Lb. Lean Beef Cubes No waste Lb. Steer Sirloin Steak . . . . Steer Rib Steak Scandanavian Sausage Serve A Bounteous Break fast On New Year Morn Farm Style Pork Sausage. . .lb. 25c Little Pig Breakfast Links, .lb. 29c Old-fashioned farm style smoked lb. 35c Hors d oeuvre For the Feast or Cocktail Party Specie! Thin Sweet Pickle Chips Tiny Tot Sardines Shad Roe - Mortals Liver Leaf Morrels Cora Beef Loaf Merrels Tongue Loaf Morrels Veal Loaf Shoe String Potatoes PeUto Chip Cheese Put Pretsel Sticks Hole Rve Wafer Sunshine HI Ho Crackers Sunshine Wheat Toast Wafers Sunshine Cocktail Nibleta o BUY Defense Savings it the patriotic thing to do. WORK and SAVC to HARBOR! ' yesterday. His death was Port land's 61st traffic fatality of the year. SIRENS UNHEARD Portland, Dec. 29 Port land's new air raid warning sig nals, which sounded like fog horns, were inaudible to most of the city's residents In a test yes terday. Mayor Earl Riley said he would obtain more horns to augment the 19 already installed. For Everything at -i.. 21c 17c 25c 35c 35c 20c .Lb. Lb. Potato Lb. Cheese RIts Rits Sunshine Smacks Little Red Radishes Many Others Stamps and Bonds not only b do, ft is also the wise thing to WIN and REMEMBER PEARL mm
