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PAGE ETGHT MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1942. EMERGENCY UNIT FOR BOY SCOUTS Older Members Must Pass Rigid Physical Exam And Hold Merit Badges, An emergency service corpt open to older member! of the Boy Scouti of America will be formed for the entire Medford district according to S. M. Bul 11s, district scout chairman. Senior scouts of first clasi rank and IS years of age or older will be eligible. Those entering must pass a rigid physical examination, hold certain merit badges In first aid, firemanship, etc., and meet other specific athletic requirements. The district corps will be made up of emergency service patrols drawn from regular scout troops in the entire district which In cludes Medford, Central Point, Gold Hill, Eagle Point, Butte Falls and Prospect. After the first few meetings the corps will meet monthly for specialized training including such subjects s fire suppression, communica tions, first aid, transportation, observations, etc. Interest Orows The first such corps were or ganized In the United States four years ago and Interest in them has gradually spread, re ceiving added Impetus by the American entrance into the war. Groups are also being organized at Grants Pass and in the south ern part of Siskiyou county In cluding Weed, Mt. Shasta, Duns rnuir and McCloud. The local group will be under leadership of Lawrence OeLong, an engineer with the U. S. war department. OeLong has had many years of scout experience, being a former eagle scout and quartermaster Sea Scout from the Richard H. Dana, Jr. of Portland, Ore, QsorgiW.Chssowtlb of 257 Bastty St. It Summoned by Dealh George Wesley Chenoweth. 73, of 257 Beatty street, passed away at a local hospital Janu ary 23 at 6:49 after several monthi Ulness. Mr. Chenoweth was born at Marlngo. Ind., March 4, 1868. He was united In marriage to Miss Myrtle Robb at Topeka, Kas, in 1891. They lived in Montana for several years be fore coming to Medford 12 years ago. He was a tanner by occupation. He Is survived by his wife. Mrs. Myrtle Chenoweth of Med ford, two daughters, Mrs. Mable waiter, of Bridger. Mont, and Mrs. Frances MacLennan of Glen Ridge, N. J., one son, J. J. Chenoweth of Los Angeles, Calif., also three brothers and two sisters In Indiana. Funeral services will be con ducted from the Perl funeral home Wednesday at 3:30 d. m.. Rev. Sherman L. Divine offi ciating. Interment will take place in Siskiyou Memorial Park. ENLIST IN NAVY S Regular rationing orocedure must be observed for all such types of tires as earth mover. excavator, road grader and log ger tires even though such tires are used partly or wholly In non highway service, the county ra tioning board announced today It had been Informed by the state rationing administration. The notice from the state ad ministration said that the office of price administration in Wash ington, D. C.; had complained that serious misrepresentations had occurred in issuing certifi cates. It was pointed out at the Med ford office that the name of "tire rationing" boards has been changed to "county rationing" I boards as the boards will have Men may now enlist In the U. S. navy and retain their Jobs until they are called to a train ing station, Jack M. Carpenter, in charge of the recruiting sta tlon In the Medford federal building, said today he had been notified by Lieut. G. F, De Grave, Portland, recruiting officer for the Oregon district. After they have been formally enlisted, the men will be on a leave status on pay while they continue at their present lobs, according to the new regula tions. under this system, men ac cepted tentatively at the recruit Ing station here will go to Port land at government expense for their final medical examinations and If they pass they will be formally enlisted. They - will then be ordered home on leave at government expense so that they can continue in their pres ent jobs until ordered to a training station, travel to the station to be provided by the government. "It appears as though this plan will continue for several weeks," Mr. Carpenter said. He emphasized that this ruling should not be confused with the recently-promulgated -order that applied only to high school and college students 17 to 20 years old. Under this plan, high school and college students between 17 and 20 are permitted to com plete the present school or col lege term after they have en listed. The corps members will wear I chr j'the. raHoni"g of other distinctive emblems and oper ate under direction of the local Boy Scout council. In time of disaster or emergency- they would operate directly under the Office of Civilian Defense in accordance with a Joint agree ment recently signed between the Office of Civilian Defense and the Boy Scouts of America, outlining responsibilities of the Boy Scouts as fixed in their federal charter from the United States congress. Several other local scout lead ers will serve as assistants in the Emergency Service corps and in charge of special branches of the work. Tolo Camper Given 30 Days As Vagrant Wayne J. Robinson, charged with vagrancy, entered a plea of guilty In Justice court yesterday and was sentenced to 30 days In the county Jail. The sentence was suspended upon condition Robinson leave Jackson county immediately. Robinson was ar rested when found camping be neath the overhead bridge near Tilo. Paul William Morris, 21, of Central Point, charged with driv ing a car without an operator's license was assessed f 1 and costs and given further time to pay. Births GOIN To Mr. and Mrs. F. G., Prospect, Jsn. 21, a boy, 6 lbs., at Community hospital. Mcdonough To Mr. and Mrs. C. W.. Sams Valley. Jan. 23, a girl, 7 lbs., at Community hospital. LINDSAY To Mr. and Mrs. A B.. Butte Falls, Jan. 23, a boy, 8 lbs., at Community hos pital. NEATHAMER To Mr. and Mrs. Matt, Rogue River, Jan. 23, a boy, 8 lbs., at Community hospital. commodities besides tires. FOREST WATERS GET BABY FISH In 1941 the Oregon game com mission planted 899,266 baby fish In the lakes and streams of the Rogue River national forest, a summary report at forest head quarters showed today. The young fish came princi pally from the state and federal hatcheries at Butte Falls and the state hatchery at Fort Klamath, the forest office said. The species planted and the numbers were: Spring rainbow, 39,415; fall rainbow, 121,458; eastern brook, 373,678, and steel- bead, 68,719. W. C. Wilson Funeral Wednesday Morning Funeral services for the late William Cyrus Wilson, who passed away Sunday at the family home 17 South Peach street, will be conducted from the Perl funeral home Wednes day at 10:30 a. m.. Rev. W. A. Dawes, pastor of the First Bap tist church, officiating. Inter ment will take place In the Medford I. O O. F. cemetery. Closing Mm lor Cluind Ads a. m. Too Late to Cluslfj 13:S0 p. m. TO BE HELD HERE MARK. JR. To Mr. and Mrs. Carl, Medford, Jan. 23. a boy, 7 lbs., at Community hospital. GUCHES To Mr. and Mrs Earl, Rt. 4. Box 312, Jan. 26. a boy, 7 lbs., at Community hospital. MILES To Mr. and Mm. C. R., 304 Portland Ave., Jan. 26. a boy, 8 lbs., at Community hospital. Valentines A wide variety of senti mental and humorous Val entines for friends and loved ones. SWEM'S GIFT SHOP (Plain) O SUITS O TOPCOATS O DRESSES Cleaned and Pressed CASH AND CARRY MODERN CLEANERS Rogue Valley Radio club will hold a special meeting Thurs day at 8 p. m. at 540 Austin street to formulate plans for a code class In radio. The army and navy are badly in need of radio operators and the club feels It their duty to do all they can to help. Anyone interested in learning operating is invited to attend the meeting. It Is planned to hold a class every Thursday from 8 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. And if there are enough Interested one or two more classes will be started Tn other nights. E. E. McKlnnev is to be Instructor for the Thursday night classes assisted by other members of the Rogue Valley Radio club. Circuit Court Jury Called for Monday The county clerk's office re ported today the circuit court Jury would be directed to reDort next Monday for service in the damage suit of Clarice M. Gar ner, as administratrix of the es tate of James G. Gamer, against Mason Ehrman and Company. The trial is expected to last three days. The case has been pending for some time. Following this action the case of Emerlck against Emerick Is set down for action. i Now in Agreement 7 oti i, n i V ', ,u V t J f ft irTiilrTf" t- i V Sumner Welles (leit), U. 8. undersecretary of state, and En. rique Ruis Gulnasu (right), Argentine foreign minister, during the Pan American conference at Rio De Janeiro in which Argentina now has Joined other American republics for a unanimous stand against the axis powers. PUBLIC INVITED TO HEALTH MEET The Jackson County Public Health association issued an in. vitation to the general public to attend the meeting in the court house auditorium Thursday at 2:30 p. m. when a program on "Infantile Paralysis" will be presented. . - Dr. Lawrenea Buonocore. guest speaker, will be followed oy a nun on "Infantile Paraly sis." The film Is released bv the National Foundation for Infan tile Paralysis and will be shown In Oregon for the first time at the Thursday meeting. A report on the anti-tuberculosis seal sale also will be given followed by a social hour with the Phoenix group in charge. Cosmopolitan Washington, with Its governmental bustle and social and diplomatic activity, is not entirely urban in its make up. Census reports show that there are 55 farms in the district. I?M SLABS oo GREEN to burn with your dry wood in furnace, fire place or heater. Select Quality, Per Load MEDFORD FUEL CO. 2 TEL 3111 1122 N. CENTRAL ,F IS TAKEN BY DEATH Mrs. Francis Deck passed away at a local hospital Mon day. She was a resident of Jack sonville, coming to Oregon in 18Z9 from Tacoma, Wash. She is survived by four sons, Mel vin, of Medford; Henry, of Sa lem, and Luther and Arthur, living in Minnesota. A daughter, Mrs. Alice Chapman, lives in St. Paul, Minn. Two brothers live in Minnesota and one In Wis consin. Funeral services will be in charge of Perl funeral home. Date of the funeral will be an nounced later. in orchards of the valley, when weather will permit. County Horticulturist C. B. Cordy re ported today. In many orchards the ground is muddy and a few days of sunshine and clearing weather would be welcome. Spring plowing has started in some parts of the county, and seeding is also underway. Fall sown grain looks fine, the county agent reported. Townsend Program On Friday Evening (Contributed) Friday is one of those famous Townsend 5th Fridays when the Medford clubs always have a special program at their hall, 123V4 W. Main street. This affair will be a real carni val with a program at 8 o'clock, followed by games, fortune tell- : er, candy, peanuts, soda pop, etc., witn plenty of eats, fun, frolic. A dance will follow. Everyone Is heartily welcome. Those working on arrange ments are asked to gather at noon Friday for a pot luck din ner. Bring a dish of something. PRUNING PROCEEDING WHEN RAIN PERMITS Pruning is the order of the day SAVE TIME AND TIRES PORTLAND - Vahrs. SEATU--2,4h, San Francisco 2'a ' Commuter serrice. Go ,nd return the..medy. Avoid two fS from borne- Uvr 19 fares. Trsvei oomicJ,"- UNITED Air Un or CHILDREN NEED THE PROTECTION OF SOUND CREDIT! ! f ifi; CHILDREN reared in homes where the matter of the family credit it never ques tioned, have a decided ad vantage. This protection can be provided only by parents and this protec tion may easily be had. All you do is spend wise ly, and pay every bill when due. It's just that simple. W s 4 W . .i . . 4 "- 1 The CREDIT of a com munity reflects the THRIFTINESS of her citiiens ... A city with GOOD CREDIT is a good place In which to live. RETAIL CREDIT ASSOCIATION Of MEDFORD mm Saturday Night at 6 o'Clock Mann's January White Sale Will be History Just 4 January White Sale shop ping days left. Four days in which to save on towels, sheets, pillow cases and other bedding and household needs. So make the best of these last sale days. Shop for months to come. Shop at Mann's January White Sale and Save. Nationally Advertised PEQUOTS Here they are those famous "Pequot" Sheets and Cases that have served American homes for generations. And at Reduced Prices. Buy these nationally known bed linen tomorrow. Stock up while this great White Sale is in progress. Remember Pequots are guaranteed to excel all government specifications. 72xl08-in. 81 x 99-in. 81x108 in. 42x36 P. 45x36 P. 42x36 H. 42x36 H. $1.85 Sheets $1.59 $1.85 Sheers $1.59 $2.00 Sheets $1.69 H. 44c Cases 37c H. 47c Cases 40c S. 59c Cases 52c S. 62c Cases 55c Mann's Own Brand SHEETS Mann's Sheets and Cases are of ' heavy weight muslin, made by one of America's finest mills. Mann's muslin sheets are dress ing free. Even weave and have a taped selvage. Buy these sturdy bed linens tomorrow and save. 81x108 in. $1.79 Sheets $1.55 72x108-in. $1.65 Sheers $1.45 Six 99-in. $1.65 Sheets $1.45 42x36 -inch 40c Cases 33c Bath Towels A group of Towels that will sell fast tomorrow! 20x40-inch bath slse Towels at 29c each. These are from a famous towel maker and come in white with colored block-over pattern. Some are slightly imperfect. Your choice. 29 Hundreds of Hemmed Mill-End Towels in Various Sixes, priced at 8c, 10c, 12c, and 15c. FOR SHOPPING SATISFACTION "Judy Lynn' The Perfect Tailored DRESS FOR SPRING 1 942 Feminine fancies for the woman who loves a tailored dress. That's the "Judy Lynn" for spring, 1942. Lovely Frocks featuring Jeweled studs in new screen mist and palm royal fabric. Judy Lynn comes in regular and half sixes and shown in all the smart California colors( such as gold, blue, green and rose. BUDGET PRICED $195 DRESS SHOP. SECOND FLOOR MAIN FLOOR 1 000 Yards of Spring Seersuckers Here they are, 1000 yards of beautiful spring Seersuckers. The wash material that will lead the Spring Cotton Paridel They're in giant pat terns, featuring exotic flowers, multi-colored stripes, monotone florals and small checks in a vast array of Spring colors. All tub fast and re quire no ironing. Full 36 inches wide. FfflU ea. Un 1 " olJuU'lfyd- r ft 0 "JiiA 610 EAST MAIN -
