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PAGE EIGHT MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. ' OREGON, MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1942. MOTOR CORPS AS DEFENSE PHASE Mrs. Jack Morrill, Mrs. Cor bin Edged, Mrs. Gordon Green Lead Movement. Under sponsorship of the Jack ion County chapter of American Bed Cross women's motor corps for volunteer special serv ices is being organized. Mrs. Jack Morrill has been appointed captain Mrs. Corbin Edgell, ad jutant, and Mrs. Qordon Green, lieutenant. For the benefit of those Inter ested In enrolling in the motor corps an information desk is to be located on the mezzanine of the Hotel Medford for the rest of the week from 10 a. m. until 4 p. m. daily. Enrollment probably will begin at the close of the week. Those in charge pointed out it is necessary for enrollees to have their own car and furnish gasoline. They must have taken or take a first aid course and also complete a required course in motor mechanics, the latter being organized soon. Other requirements Include age, 20-50, must agree to give required number of hours serv ice a year, furnish two character references, doctor's certificate of health, hold an automobile driv er's license, carry in her car a first aid kit, pledge herself to respond willingly and promptly to calls for service in connection with the corps; drive carefully and alertly and know and com ply with traffic rules and rcgu- Miserable With A HEAD COLD? Just try a-tnirpose Va-tro-nol up each nostril. It (1) shrinks swollen mem branes, (2) soothes irritation, and (3) helps clear cold-clogged nasal passages. I"ol- wirir( 7S low the complete dl- ' -A. V sections in folder. VA-TRONOl ww, . ..T , ..Wf:-!, .,,..:, as. i frr-n .. .i t... r i"S iajiu man me pnnic ot any numan eye, t i F ASTIR than the blink of any human eye, the amazing stroboscopic camera catches film star Dorothy Lewis In one of her bril liant routines on the ice of the Iridium Room in New York's Hotel Sb Regis. Xhe more I smoke, the more I appreciate Camels," says Miss Lewis at a late supper with friends at the St. Regis. "Their cool, rich flavor is alt the more enjoyable because Camels are so mild with less nicotine in the smoke." You, yourself, try Camels. You'll like everything about this slower-burning cigarette of costlier tobaccos. You'll like that grand flavor and you'll like knowing that there's leu nicotine in the smoke (it btlou ). The moKe of slower burning Camels contains 28 LESS NICOTINE than the average of the 4 other largest-selling cigarettes tested less than any of them according to Independent scientific tests of lit tmokc ilseljl lations; take advantage of lec tures and demonstrations of fered in highway safety and traffic. The corps will function under the Red Cross chapter and will cooperate in necessary projects of the civilian defense program, as well as Red Cross activities. r PIT RIVER BRIDGE Redding, Calif., March 16. (AP) A 40-car Southern Pacific freight train rolled along track suspended 500 feet above the canyon-walled Pit river yester day, and so inaugurated service over the highest double deck bridge in the world. The train, which also for the first time covered the 30 miles of new mainline track from Delta to Redding, crossed over the lower deck of the bridge. The upper level, four lanes wide, will carry highway traffic when its approaches are completed, prob ably by summer. Both the bridge, 3.588 feet long, and the road and railway relocation projects are by-products of Shasta dam. The old routes, deep In the canyon, will be flooded by the water dam will retain. Medford Students in Willamette Program Willamette University, Salem, March 16 (Spl.l Six students from Medford will participate Saturday night in Willamette university's centennial Fresh man Glee, the 34th annual in terclass song contest. They arc Helen Chirgwin, George Cod ding, Jr., Cliff Fangcr, Jacque line McBce, Patricia Short, and Jean Wing. Saturday night's presentation before a gymnasium crowded with reminiscing alumni, proud parents and friends, trustees and faculty, will climax days of marching drill and song prac tice. Each of the classes in turn will march onto the platform In an original formation and pre sent a song written by members of the class. Use Mall Tribune want ada. ..Art wrC.V if- tfl ACU'" Less IN If ej Lb 9 LOS TRUCKERS ASSESSED FINES Nine logging truck drivers, charged with operating on the Crater Lake highway with over loads, entered pleas of fuilty in justice court last Saturday and were fined a flat rate of $2.50 and costs amounting to $4.50, and an additional 10 per cent 'of the amount of their overload, I by Justice of the Peace W. R. I Coleman. Heaviest fine was paid by George L. Roberts, of Roseburg. with an overload of 12.370 pounds. It was $19.30. Next was Raymond C. Laurance, Agate, with a 11,500-pound overload, for a total of $18.50. Others fined plus the overload penalty were K. W. Griffiths, Prospect; David W. Bradley, Talent, $8; Guy Ellison, Med ford, $9.80; Chester E. Carter, Medford, $14.40; Woodrow Wil son Atwood, Medford, $14.40; C. E. Carter, Philomath, $16.40, and Bert Ellis, Medford, $14.20. Scheduled to appear today and tomorrow were Richard I. Wanner, Medford, two com plaints; Ralph W. Sikcs, Ash land, two counts; John C. Mc Graw, Prospect; Frank C. Mc Namara, Central Point; Henry T. Single, Talent; Lyle M. Rus sell, Prospect; Jacob G. Myers, Shady Cove; Wendell O. Sears, Shady Cove; Gilman Statiffer. Medford; and Rolland R, Todd, Medford. The complaints were filed after weight agents of the state highway commission operated for several days on the Crater Lake hishway. It was reported that if nltfht hauling continued weight agents would check the drivers, both night and day. State and county authorities said the check ami court action were taken as a means of curb ing damppo due to heavy traffic on the hinhway. Apple production In the ing during tne past ju years, according to the department of commerce. It takes high-speed photography to "stop" Dorothy Lewis's flashing blades, but it's easy to see her preference for Camels ... -is . DOROTHY LEVCIS studied ballet from the age of 4, and her routines on the Ice combine the artistry of the toe-dancer with the speed of the skater. Her cigarette combines extra mildness and flavor. She smokes slower-burning Camels. THE- TWO NEW PLANES Slight revision has been mf? in the time schedule of United Air Lines at the Medford mu nicipal airport and two new Mainliners have been added to the daily schedule. The new northbound Mainliner, a flag stop, will leave the Medford municipal airport at 8:13 a. m. and the southbound flagstop will leave the airport at 7:47 p. m. The revised schedule ap pears below. Travel Table AIRPLANES Northbound Leave Mails Clow 4:M ft. m. 3:59 ft. tn. 13:16 p. m. 11:23 ft. m. 4:13 p. m. (PUg stop) 3:18 p. m. 8:13 p. m. (Flag atop) no mall 0:43 p. m. (Flag atop) 0:48 p. m. Southbound Leave Mailt Close 10:47 a. m. B:S3 ft. m. 2:37 p. m. (Flag atop) 1:27 p. m. 6:33 p. m. (Flag atop) 4:37 p. m. 7:47 p. m. (Flag stop) no mall 11:47 p. m. 10:S2 p. m. TRAINS N or tb bound Leave Malls Close 7:60 p. m. 6 60 p m Southbound Leave 7.66 a WnlU Close 0:66 ft m Worth 3:30 ft m. 716 ft tn. B 36 ft m. 1 40 p m. South 13 06 ft m 6 50 ft m. 0 30 ft on 3 50 p m 8.46 p in. 0 05 p tn. Tu Klnmnth Palls 0 05 p m From tiiHiualh Falls 0.30 ft m. Additional Mall Rervlre Northbound Vehicle Star Route rrucM rruck Leave Malls Close 8 35 a m. 8 06 a m 12 30 p m. 12 Moon Southbound 0 15 p tn. 6:16 p m Star Route 0 30 p m 0 .00 p m () To Grant pans only () To Ashlnnd only. After reaching a peak of $29, 000,000 in 1916, copper mining in Alaska has declined to about $30,000 annually. CM Bumm MISS lEVriS works out her routines first la ballet slippers. Many's the Camel cigarette she smokes as she relaxes. "Yes, I smoke a good bit," Miss Lewis says. "I've found Camels milder by far. No matter how much I smoke, Camels never wear out their welcome." t: A' . f i si ftfrfe'lJ QCERY STORE Elzy Gene Morgan, 17, who gave his home address as Dufur, Ore., was to be arraigned in jus tice of the peace court this after noon on a charge of burglariz ing the Anderson Thrift store, 710 South Riverside avenue, about midnight Sunday, Arrested by city police at the corner of 12th street and South Central avenue, Morgan alleg edly admitted in a signed state ment that he stole $6.50 in food stamps, a $5 defense stamp and a one dollar bill from the cash register, and a pair of leather gloves, a carton of cigarettes, a tooth brush, a tube of tooth paste and several packages of gum. Morgan said in his alleged confession that he came to Med ford Saturday night. He said he effected entrance to the market by prying the screen and pad lock off the front door with an iron bar he found near the rail road tracks. Robert William Speer, 21, another transient taken into cus tody with Morgan, was being held for investigation. Morgan said he gave Speer the carton of cigarettes, telling him he pur chased it. Federal Income Tax Es'.imate Is Higher Portland, March 16. (AP) The deadline fell for first pay ments on the federal income tax today and J. W. Maloney, col lector of internal revenue, pre dicted an almost trebled return in Oregon. He said 122,983 persons filed reports last year, paying $7,100, 000 in taxes. He estimated 250. 000 would file this year, paying between $20,000,000 and $30, 000,000. Most fish are either dead or dying when found on their backs; the catfish of the African swamps is an exception as it will swim upside down. m A 1 Tf TvUtw CcafWUe Uul4 -:. Jgyk CulL GP .v N , 5 Mt V vs., x N N 1 GUN STORES GET F Hardware and sporting goods stores of Medford were in re ceipt of government order freezing the sale of new fire arms of all types, to become ef fective immediately. Vern Van Dyke of Lamport's said the freezing order included new pistols, revolvers and guns and rifles of all kinds, but not second-hand guns nor ammuni tion. The dealers were advised to write to National Defense Chap ter, 1-X, War Production Board, division of industry operations, Washington, D. C, for informa tion relative to the new guns they have in stock. E FOR CANDIDATES Salem, March 16. (AP) Sec retary of State Earl Snell warn ed today that 5 p. m., March 30, is the deadline for filing of can didates and statements for the voter's pamphlet for the May 15 primary election. Oregon voters will nominate candidates for one U. S. senator, four congressmen, governor, sec retary of state, superintendent of public instruction, labor commis sioner, and three supreme court justices. In addition, they will nomi nate 11 circuit Judges, 10 district attorneys, 15 state senators, and all 60 state representatives. SABOTAGE THEORY EYED IN SAN FRANCISCO FIRE San Francisco, March 16 ItP) The theory of sabotage was studied today by FBI agents seeking the cause of a three alarm fire that caused $25,000 damage to a warehouse and stored military tractors and hy draulic equipment. City Fire Marshal Frank Opening at Mann's YlP s Civilian Defense Activities The school for instructors in the civilian defense training nrncram will ODen tonight St 7:30 o'clock in room 24 at the senior high school with Paul R. Washke, professor of physical education at University of Ore gon, in charge. Woman's Motor Corps Registration for a Women's Motor Corps will be taken, tfellv said the blaze started yes terday inside the locked build ing, and added: "It is obvious that this was not accidental." The Latin American stamp mrtinn is soonsoring monthly displays of philatelic interest at the Pan American union duuu- ing, Washington. ROGUE RIVER TRANSIT COMPANY BUS SCHEDULE Leave Medford Leave Camp White A.M. 6:45 via Central Pt. A.M. 7:25 via Crater Lake 7:00 via Midway Rd. " 7:45 " 7:30 " " " 8:00 ' " 7:45 " " " 8:30 " " " 9;00 " " " 9:30 " " " 10:00 " " " 10:30 " " " 11:00 " " " 11:30 " " Noon 12:00 " " P. M. 12:30 " " P. M. 1:00 " " " 1:30 " 2:00 " " 2:30 " " " 3:00 . " " " 3:30 " " " 4:00 " " " 4:30 " Central Pt. 4:15 - - 5:15 " Crater Lake 5:00 " " " 5:30 " " 8:30 ' " " 10:15 " " 11:00 " " A.M. 12:45 ' " A.M. 1:15 " " " 2:30 " " jt:30 " " 6:15 " Subeet to Revision Without Notice As Requirements Demand IMTtrC 40-Ride Ticket $6.00 It 111 Lid Round Trip 40c One Way 25c Temporary Terminal Hotel Holland, Medford CLIP THIS SCHEDULE SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! PI fill! m TOMORROW Southern Oroegn's finest Department Store ushers in the Spring Season. We are breath ing the very spirit of Spring . . . We, too, are in Spriag's dress, because we feel so intuitively your wants, needs and desires for this new season. We ask you to visit us to view our lovely Spring Windows, and see how faultlessly we have anticipated your every Spring requirement. HERE are new Bags. Gloves. Shoes, Hosiery and Underwear. New Coats. Suits. Dresses, Blouses and Sportswear. Adorable Millinery Jewelry, Handker chiefs and other Spring Accessories. New apparel for the children and Junior Miss. Smart Clothing. Shirts. Hats and Neckwear for Men and Boys. And for those who sew we present the season's outstanding Silks, Wools, Rayons and Cottons. t Truly We Are So. Oregon's Shopping Center For Men Women and Children starting Tuesday, on the mezza nine floor of the Medford Hotel, from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. each' day this week through Satur day. Qualifications include expert ness in driving and having own car available , for call at any time. The registration Is in chargs of Captain Mrs. Jack Morrill, Adjutant Corbin Edgell and Lieutenant Mrs. Gordon Green. Use Mall Tribune want ad. Vacifu deal Zditim The Wall Street Journal THI FRONT AGS Of AMERICAN BUSINESS fc FINANCE Ini In frit tsmplt aft 41) Bush St-Sta Francisco, Cslif. BUY BONDS