Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, April 09, 1942, Image 9

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Newspaper Page TextMEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1942. PAGE NINE THRIFT POLICIES REAFFIRMED ON FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF DEPARTMENT STORE CHAIN ; . , ..-. .-..' ' J ,(5 . , W.J,- nr. im ' . ' ; U Jf 5 I 'I 1 la I 11 lrft I L - -v w iiii ikJi aa mi t m i:itl 1 sU. j J. C. Penney Company, In Nation Wide Celebration, Points Out Country'! No ed For Universal Economy. In celebration featuring the day." He came to the conclusion historical background o( the that he could serve people more business, the J. C. Penney com- economically by selling only for pany marks its fortieth mile- cash, thus eliminating credit stone. 1609 stores all over the costs. BE , z J- - :t country are taking part in the celebration, which extends thru the month of April. The keynote of the event was set by the founder of the company, Mr. J. C. Penney: Mr. Penney found, too, that haggling over prices was a gen eral practice, and making a pur chase or a sale became a battle of wits between customer and store-keeper. It was this that de- French Cuffs on Sleeves, Balloon Sleeves, Patch Pockets of Wool Are Out "We have chosen Thrift as cided Mr. Penney to maintain a the theme of our fortieth anni- cersary," said Mr. Penney, "be cause it seems to us particularly timely to stress the need for our return to pioneer simplicity. "Today America is at war. Now, in wartime, because of the tre mendous Job ahead of us, we as well. fixed price, and as soon as his customers found that that fixed price was the lowest price, they expressed their appreciation in an impressive loyalty to that first small store, and, through the years, to other Penney stores The Company has travellrd a long road Blnee Mr. PenneT's first Utile tore In Keinnierer. Wyoming (Right). Now It Inrludfs such stores as the Company's largest, in Seattle (Above), which. In many a single day, does sev eral times the business whlrh the Mother store did in Its first ear of operation. j must learn again to work hard and to live simlpy to put into the preserving of America what we once put into the building of it to return to the old ways of thrift and savings that were the J-V. ' ' ' "T--. T A. In ... l f.' ' - ' t'":lo V ( - t il irtsiai Hlisssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss1 1 SMI Mr. Penney tells of his many planned economies in the con duct of his business economies, many of them small, which ad ded up to a successful and pro fitable business. One such enon omy was Mr. Penney's decision to offer no delivery service to his customers. In this connection he remarked, "My customers carried their packages from Penney's Golden Rule store; and they did it gladly because they knew that my No-Deliveries pol icy helped them to buy for less. "I resolved that nothing should ever be wasted in my store. Time and energy, string and paper, all were carefully con served to avoid any expense that might boost prices. The management of the Pen ney company, whlcn m lorry Washington, April 9. (JP) The war production board, turn ing stern stylist for American! women, decreed today that, for the duration of the war, dresses can be shorter and shorter, or tigher and tighter as fashion distates but neither longer nor fuller than those now worn. Or, milady's wardrobe can re main about the same, in cut and design, as it is at present. Emphasizing that it has no In tention of "freezing" present styles, or rendering present wardrobes obsolete, WPB -established a complete list of specifi cations covering future manu- Mr. Penner behind the counter dnr- Inr the rlnslnv liars nf the Com pany's fortieth year. place he still years has grown from one store loves to occupy after 40 years of store- keeping! general rule at the beginning of this century, "We feel that the Penney company is well equipped to make a substantial contribution toward the Thrift and Savings of the nation because the Pen ney company knows from long experience what thrift Is all about. Thrift Is nothing new to the Penney company it is our stock In trade. When the Penney business was founded, in 1902, hard work and spartan living were the general rule. Our first little store in Kemmerer, Wyom ing was dedicated to Thrift, and all through the years, as our business has grown, thrift has continued to be our guiding principle." This thrift theme ap pears in advertising and win dow displays in Penney stores all over the country, together with messages reminiscent of his early store days by Mr. Penney. Back in 1902, when Mr. Pen ney founded his first store, he found that many people who could 111 afford it made a prac tice of buying everything on credit, and "paying up on pay to 1600, still adheres to the poli cies laid down by Mr. Penney at the very outset. Quoting Mr, Earl Cordcr Sams, president of the company, and lifelong asso ciate of Mr. Penney: "The Pen ney company still believes In, and practices, the thrifty meth ods of 1902. It stands ready to help America save at a time when savings are essential (I m. Earl C. Sams, President of the Com pany, has been Associated with Mr. Penney since his early days. SHIPLOAD OF ALIENS ARRIVES FROM CANAL New Orleans, April 9. (P) Arrival of a ship load of 601 alien internees here from the Canal Zone for transfers to an unnamed internees camp was an nounced today by the eighth naval district headquarters. Aboard the ship were the fol lowing by nationalities: Men, They're Making LIBERTY BELLS Out of DOOR BELLS '.'ft. V t .- - t3 ORDER BLANK FOR DEFENSE SAVINGS STAMPS GIVE THIS ORDER TO iAII, TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER BOY. 1 wouM like to bare , 10-cent Defense Strings lump each week until further notice. Name Ci'y Btata . Route No. . : .!!. d Mail Trib'jne Branch , 176 Germans, 184 Japanese, IS Italians and 34 miscellaneous: women, 24 Germans, 29 miscel laneous and 34 Japanese: chtl dren, 50 Japanese, 8 Germans and 47 miscellaneous. Abduction, Attack Confessed by Pair Cincinnati. April 9. (JP) George Shimchuk, 25, and Jo seph Delatore Hepburn, 22, both of Chicago, pleaded guilty today before a U. S. commissioner on Lindbergh law" charges In the abduction and rape of Mrs. Mary Jacobson, 33, of Calumet City, 111., March 30. Raymond C. Suran, special agent in charge of the FBI of fice here said the pair confessed forcing Mrs. Jacobson to accom pany them 300 miles to this city robbing her and leaving her bound and gagged in a suburban park after one attacked her. Salem, April 9. (IP) Dr. J. Panton, state penitentiary physician for more than two years, resigned yesterday be cause of ill health. facture of women's clothes and ordered such frills as French cuffs or sleeves, balloon sleeves and patch pockets of wool elim inated entirely. Effective Todty After August 17, retailers may not sell suits and coat ensembles of more than two pieces at one unit price. The restrictions become effec tive for wool clothing today in time to affect production of most of the garments to be sold next fall and winter; restrictions on cotton, rayon and other materi als do not become effective un til June 19 after most of this summer's clothes are finished. Principal effect of the order will be to fix maximum length and sweep of coats and skirts and simplify non-functional feat ures. Voluminous sleeves will be eliminated, for example, but long sleeves are permitted; all- over pleating Is barred, although pleating is permitted as decora tion. WPB said the measurements prescribed as maximums repre sented averages In women's clothing, basd on a survey In 25 of the nation's larger cities. There are six Phlladelphlas in the United States. Da Mall Tribune want ad. Salem, April 9 OP) Unem ployment compensation paid during the first three months of this year in Oregon totaled $1,141,830, a decrease of $28, 982 from the first quarter of last NOW SHE SHOPS "CASH AND CARRY'' Without Painful Bckcha qui-kly. oacm they dirovr thai U rJ mum of their troupU may ba tired kidnt-va. TtM kidney ar Natura l ehml way ol iak fat lb atoaaa acida and waata out of ihm blood. They help moel paopi paaa about 3 pint a day. When diaorder of kldny function nanniia ( poiaoooua matter to remain in your blood, it may rauea nauittc backache, rheumatic paina, lC paitva, leaa ol pep and anercy, gmiaf up night, wellini. pulline uiuW th e e. headache and disiinaaa. Fmqupot or Branty paeftagea with martm and burning aorrw timea ahowa there it) aomauuna; wrong with your kidneya or bladder. Doa't waitl Aak your druggist for Doati FUla. used suceeaafully by millions for over 40 yeara. They give happv raliel and will help the 1 mile of kidney tube flush out poieon u wast Iron your blood. Get Doaa a Cilia. year, tha state unemployment compensation commission Mid today. New claims during tha period totaled 33,766, a gain of 261 from the first quarter of 1941. Tha average weekly payment was $12.77, compared with $11.66. The unemployment trust fund totals $ 1 7,65 1 ,01 8, compared with $10,700,400 a year ago. It will appr,Ach $20,000,000 this month. - - r"T foiiiin M a5S44ri" Tour tystftn needt fuel to knep up Ita temperature of nearly 1(X) dearest. You glv It a chanrs to burn up tht waste and poison i in tha tiasue. Many tli ui that long -funding palna, acnea and aweMlng. hava toft them after a da or two of taking VlUmalt in pla. of food. It la cer tainly worth trying for a day and If you feel as much Improved aa moat do. you my continue up to five daya. Eat two days and repeat U you want to. You will probably lose up to two Dounrlo a day. If ynu are already thin take Vi t a ma it with the rttht number of ealaiies of food daily to build up again. Control your we!.jht by eon trolling your alori. Take Vitamelt to nour Uh your glanda and nerve. It It taken In conjunction with nature alMum compound. Young Drug More. 1?4 C Mala St. Mrdfura. Sport Stylet e Dreiiy Types Glen-Row All Occasion DRESSES 2-98 Sprltely spring styles In ray on crepe, alpaca and novelty weaves. Dressy, casual and sport styles in gay prints and smart spring colors, and navy. Sizes 9 to IS, 12 to 20, 38 to 44 COATS and SUITS Box, reefer or I A 04) wrap - around IMiWW coats! Long torso suits. Spring colors. For Miss or Matronl SPRING HATS The best tor m AO springl Dressy, I casual and sport styles . . . with feather and flower trimming! Smart Simulated Leather! SPRING HANDBAGS The right ac cessory for spring! Fash ioned In dressy or sport styles! Simulated patent or calf! 98 For Every Spring Occasion WOMEN'S SHOES Smart, foot- 0 AO slimming t ' pumps, for spectator sports and dress! Of soft leathers! Boys' Sturdy JIMMIES 69c Easy-to-wash Sanfor ized blusurf twill! Bib front. Handy pock ets. 2-8. All-Purpose shirts 2Sc Tailored pJL Cotton Stylesl f iiT f&Sfn mm Old-Fathloned Values l In Fin Percale! ftm ROND PRINTS l km Big splashy florals, cunning little prints, all so lovely you'll be eager to start sewing the minute you see theml 36". FRESH SHEER COTTONS crisp lawns, fine dimities! 1Q( exquisite new prints! 36 '. y Sorority Print Rayons 69' Td. Bold splashy prints, quaint floral! . . they'll Inspire you to create lovelier frocks for less money! 36". Prints or Solids! Broadcloth 22c Our famous Hometown . . , fine-woven, wash able, sturdyl Lovely pas tels, deep tones! 36". SAVE on NOTIONS Mercerized thread, J, nap fasteners, Fancy buttons, org andy iriiang! Fine bias tape! 8c 3 PAJAMAS Smart butcher sa A A boy oi tailored I jacket styles! I Fresh, washable cotton gaily printed in bright col ors. 33-40. Perfect for Summer Frocks! Grand for Children's Dresses! Thick V Thin PLAIN RAYONS Pastels so lovely they take vour breath awayl Good aualitv that tailors beauti fully, won't slip at the seams! 30". 49 Flake Type Gay. New Designs! Durable Rayon-ana-Co1 Cotton Prints You clothes-creatore will love this sporty flaked fab ric . . . half sDun rayon. half cotton! Smart prints . . white- on-cool-colorst 39 Inches. 335 SPORT mm HP Girls' Sunny Tucker DRESSES 98c Nautical, bolero and' peasant styles in prints and sheers. Sizes 3-14. Girls' smart shoes J.4I Stripes and Checks! Smart Woven Patternsl COTTONS Stripes and checks that aft are rainbows of colors! Mmj Sturdy woven-ln designs, sj J yd yarn-dyed to wash and wear well! Per fect for dresses, beach-wear! lip!''. "-Mjm Matching Army Cloth Shirt & Pants Set Neat uniforms for work! Of sturdy khaki-colored drill U. S. Army approved Sanforized for perma nent fit! Dress-type :ollar and cuffs. Extra full cut sizes. All (villi 1 THE 14-58 RIO MAC WORK SHIBTS Banfanno , WORK MNTS of SsnfarlMd danlm.lJS SHOP CAPS Pt Darl BsnforUd!..Ue CANVAS CLOVES Sturdr..l era. Sc WORK SOCKS Pins Cotton! t prs. ISe CHOREM ASTER """ , ' Santorlstd means fabric shrtnkacs not sxcesd I f I Make Your Furniture Like Newl Slipcover Fabrics JASPE In several effective I Q shades! Sturdy! Value! 36" t yd. 50" JASPE with tiny woven- gJ In colered dots. Fine aualitv WW' u FRIEZE Crisp and heavy EQtf enough for upholster'g! 36" yd. Values for Women Everywhere! Terry Towels 31- Great big splashy checks on thick, quick-drying terry! Vibrant colors to wake-up your bathroom! 21"X43 Fluffy Terry Towels Snowy white, striped 1C borders! 1 9 10c Wash Cloth to match 13 "xl3 PENNEY WAY IS THI THRIFTY WAY THE THRIFTY WAY IS THI AMERICAN WAY a v