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PAGE TEN MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, SUNDAY. JUNE 7, 1942. L Business Men and Dairy Operators of Valley At tend Successful Affair. Ginger Rogers' Rogue River Ranch, near Eagle Point, was the letting Thursday, for the annual Guernsey day picnic, one of the most successful gath erlngs of Its kind ever held by Guernsey fanciers of the Rogue River valley. Over 130 business men and dairy opera tors visited the modern dairy plant which is being developed on the film star s property, com prising over 1,000 acres. Before lunch the visitors were shown through the Jamesway feed barns, the hay keeper as well as the milking parlor, milk room, refrigeration room and bottling room. Picnic Lunch A picnic lunch was served In the shade of the oak trees near the Rogers home, ice cream, coffee and Guernsey milk being furnished by members of the county association. Ben King, president of the Jack son County Guernsey Breeders' association, introduced Charles A. Wing, president of the Ore gon State Guernsey Breeders' association, who told of the work of the Guernsey breed in south' ern Oregon and of its very rapid growth and popularity in the state at large. R. G. Fowler, county agent, poke on the dairy industry in southern Oregon and its future here. C. A. Smith, field representee tlve of the American Guernsey Cattle club, who came to Med ford to attend the picnic, also addressed the group advising that the state association had larger membership than the state of California and that such institutions as the Rogers dairy were Indeed a credit to the breed. Others giving short ad dresses were Eugene Thorndike of the First National bank and Lela Rogers, mother of the star, who is managing the great ranch. G. P. Delegation Attends Among others attending the picnic were E. F. Calhoun, treas urer of the State Guernsey Breeders association, of Grants Pass, Melvin H. King, vice pres ident of the State association. Ben Nelson and Judge Johnson, prominent Guernsey breeders of Grants Pass. Charles Austin, Medford city milk Inspector, and Frank Rowe of the Oregon Milk Control board. After the picnic lunch all were taken to see the fine new group of registered Guernseys recently purchased by Mrs. Rogers, pedigrees having been given by C. A. Snflth of the American Guernsey Cattle club. Movies were taken of the group, buildings and cattle by the American Guernsey Cattle club. JIM FARLEY EATS LUNCH Wild FDR. Washington, June 8. (AP) James A. Farley, former post master general, met with Presi dent Roosevelt today for the first time In months and said afterward that he was "satisfied that there will be no difficulty so far as the (gubernatorial) nominee in New York state is concerned and the Democratic nominee will be the next gover nor." Farley emerged from t h e White House after an hourand half luncheon conversation in good humor but generally non- communicative. He volunteered I that "I had a very nice chat about a lot of things that there Is no news In." Asked about New York poli tics, he said that as state Demo cratic chairman, he believed it would not be wise for him to discuss Individual candidacies, adding that t h e convention would choose the nominees. Governor Herbert Lehman has announced he would not accept a nomination for another term. PEA PICKERS NEEDED Salem. June 8 Three thousand additional worker? will be needed In Umatilla county during the peak of the pea harvest expected to develop between mid June and July 1. the United States employment service estimated today. CORN REMOVER Oitm latitat nlt tnm ptm uJ m tilr r kr4 aon. mM mtm trw HiknN, im, pUi . Ctwfc Mil, ft 'I 4iOrMl Mia tut mi. Iwm 4 4 Mt Mst lk Inttttt m ttrMf acM autuM. Wfcaa all tWr kr ulal trr m, Ul4 mmm r fcacfc r--u 4a tM-. ExclutWaly at WI5TERN THRIFT LIEUT. LUTHER AT MATHER FOR ADDED TRAINING Lt. Martin Luther, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Luther of Talent, who graduated May 21 fro mthe Air Force Advanced Flying School at Williams Field. !0 ft I .OK f F. c Lt Martin Lulhtr Jr. Chandler, Ariz., has been de tailed to Mather Field, Califor nia, for Instructor training, ac cording to word received here from the public relations officer at Williams Field. Lt. Luther and his wife, the former Jeanne Salade, of Cen tral Point, are making their home in Sacramento. They were married on the same day he re ceived his silver wings and com mission. Lenith of Lt. Luther's tour of duty at Mather Field was not stated but lt is believed he will be there a month or six weeks. SEEK GUARANTEE AFTER THIS WAR Bronxvllle, N. Y., June 0. (AP) Eugene Meyer, publisher of the Washington Post, said to day that after the war the United States must "see to lt that no future Hitlers can arise, either In Germany or else where." We, as a nation, must either play a part in world affairs that Is commensurate with our wealth and strength and re sources, or else cede to others the power and position that rightly belongs to us." he said in an address prepared for grad uation exercises at Sarah Law rence college. "Victory, in itself, does not mean peace. It can only mean the creation of a state of affairs in which peace can be achieved and maintained. . , . "Hitler may have hb succes sors, unless, once we have achieved victory, we see to it that no future Hitlers can arise, either in Germany or elsewhere And that means the cooperative effort of peace-loving nations, including the United States." NEW ARMY BAKERY Washington. June 8 (.V) The army has put in service a new light weight field baking unit, which can be erected and put into operation within a half hour and can turn out a day's bread supply for 4,000 troops There are more than 600.000 miles of railways In the world. FOR SALE APPROXIMATELY 2500 Feet of 18-Inch Used High Pressure WOOD PIPE And Same In 10 Inch 0. D. Steel TILLAMOOK WATER COMMISSION S J. HUTCHINSON PASSES, AGED 75, E Samuel William Hutchinson, 73, passed away early June 6.1 1942, at his home near Trail. Sam Hutchinson, as he was known to his friends, was born In Wayne County, Iowa, Jan uary 27, 1867, third child of eight born to William M.a and Mary Pauline Hutchinson. At the age of four years his par ents moved to Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, where they lo cated on a homestead. When Sam was IS years of age he moved with his parents to Brad ford, Pa., where he grew to young manhood. With an older brother. Ephralm Hutchinson, and fam ily, he came to Portland, Ore., in 1888. The following year he Joined his parents at Tacoma, Wash. Soon afterward he went to Garfield County, Washington, where he became a wheat farm er. At Pomeroy, Wash., he was united in marriage with Jennie May Fitzsimmons on October 28, 1894. To this union two sons were born, Floyd L., of Molalla. Ore., and Keva E., of Klamath Falls, Ore. In the fall of 1917. the Hutch lnson family came to Jackson county where Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson have since made their home on the Rogue river near Trail. Mr. Hutchinson loved life and . Jy..Was complete when friends filled the shady yard in summertime or clustered 'round the blazing fireplace in winter He was a lover of nature and looked forward . each year to fishing trips to Diamond lake and other places where fish abound. He leaves to mourn his pass ing, his wife at the family home. t o sons, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, two brothers, Glenn C. Hutchi.i son of Bradford, Pa., and H. R. Hutchinson of Portland, Ore.! and two sisters. Mrs. Mary Thompson of Bradford, Pa Mrs. Gertrude Smith of Los Angeles, Cal., and a host of friends. Funeral services will be con ducted from the Perl funeral home Monday at 10:30 a. m. In terment will take place in Sis kiyou Memorial park. Lome B. Cox. Cox. of S15 West Jackson street, who enlisted in the army here about six months ago, was at Corregidor when the United States fr,rr. .,,--.J., .- inii 1 vvl IU U1C Japanese there, and must bei considered a caDtive of the In vaders, the father has been in formed by the office of the Ad jutant General, in Washington D. C. The father said Saturday that his son had been employed for about ten years as a baker in Chiloquln, Ore., since graduat ing from high school here About six months ago he came here to visit his father and at that time decided to enlist in the army. He was sent at once to San Francisco and from there was transported to the Philip pine Islands, where he was serv ing as a baker for the combat forces when they were overpow ered by sheer weight of num bers. May 7, The father received a Christ mas card after the son arrived in the islands but has not heard directly from him since. Cm U.l TrlbuiM vmn .da. LOCAL MAN'S SON NIPS' PRISONER FOOD PRESERVING MEETINGS SLATED FOR COMING WEEK To help women of Jackson County use to the best advan tage foods grown In their Vic tory Gardens, demonstrations on the preservation of food will be held throughout the county beginning June 8, ac cording to Miss Marian J. Far rell, home demonstration agent. Miss Farrell quotes Lou Rich ardson, of the ninth corps civ ilian defense area as pointing out that the homemaker's first Job In defense of her country Is "to start at home," and" Save! Save! Save! We can do our part then by insuring that our homes will have an adequate supply of nutritious foods for next winter. This will save commercial pro ducts for the armed forces, and save surpluses of summer garden produce." The United States Depart ment of Agriculture recom mends that individuals plan to dry more foods this year. For the drying of fruits and vege tables that mature late in the season. Miss Farrell will give instruction on construction of simple homemade evaporators. Freezing is one of the most satisfactory methods of preserv ation for those living near stor age lockers and Is an excellent means of conserving the sugar supply. Following Is a schedule of meetings for June 8 to 12. The meetings are open to the public and further Information is avail able from the office of the nome demonstration agent or from the local person in charge of arrangements. June 9 Ashland Civic Club Canning and Drying 10 a. m.. Freezing 1 p. m. Mrs. Clara Harkcr In charge. June 11 Howard 10 a. m., canning and drying; 1 p. m. freezing at Mrs. Eugene Hamp ton's on Beall Lane, Mrs. Frank Croucher In charge. June 12 Roxy Ann 10 a. m. Drying; 1 p. m. Freezing, at Roxy Ann Grange hall, Mrs. Eu gene Nowlin in charge. COUNTYlUTHS TAKE ENLISTMENT Nineteen young Jackson county youth will receive their oath of enlistment into the U. S. navy at the Victory Center Just north of the Chamber of Commerce today at 12:30 p. m. In honor of the boys, who have pledged their services to the navy as "Avengers of Pearl IJ..i , , , " . ' wle puouc is invited 10 witness the ceremony, The ceremony, to be 25 min utes In length will be In charge of Frank DeSousa, master of ceremonies, will open with roll call, enlistees forming a "V" on the platform as their names are called; oath by commissioned navy officer; distribution of ser vice window cards to parents of enlistees by J. C. Buckmas ter, commander of Crater Lake .' "d "e bene- diction by Adjutant Charles K Cox of Salvation Army. Music will be furnished by the Med ford eenior high school band, playing "Anchors Aweigh". Cm UbU mount want . To Buy Applications for loam on residential properties are being promptly acted upon and loans are closed without delay. If you want to buy the home you are now renting, let us help fin.net the trans ection. Consult hi about our convenient loan plan. BUY DEFENSE BONDS and STAMPS HERE TARZAN JR. GIVES YOUTHS A THRILL, Johnny Sheffield, known to the film world as Tarzan, Jr., spent a hectic afternoon In Med ford Saturday in the interest of war bond and stamp sales and when -the excitement was over the youngster had personally disposed of over $400 worth of the war sinews. The M e t r o-Goldwyn-Mayer star arrived from a brief :tay in Ashland at 2:15 p. m. and was met at the south city limits by a Boy Scout color guard, soldiers from the armory, army vehicles, the Junior high school drum and bugle corps, a 13-ton ta x and other equipment. Upon reaching the city center Tarzan Jr., rode from booth to booth in an army Jeep and sold stamps until 4:30 with hundreds of eager youngsters crowding about to buy stamps and secure his autograph. The busy day was concluded with a patriotic rally at the Vic tory Center at 7:30 where music was furnished by Mrs. Alex ander's string orchestra, and personal appearances at .the Craterian and Holly theaters which were crowded to the rafters. Included In the group accom panying the little actor are his mother, Mrs. Reginald Sheffield, F. H. Clark, his personal man ager and Captain Volney Phifer, in charge. Soldiers driving the 13-ton tank which is making the tour, are Staff Sergeant E. R. Farrand, Sergeant P. F. Parnest and Private Roy Olsen. The Medford theaters, Joining the nation-wide drive of the mo tion picture industry, will con tinue to sell bonds and stamps for the duration. Johnny and his entourage are scheduled to leave this morning for appearances in towns north. FLYING CROSS TO Jacksonville, Fla., June 6 UP) Lieut. (J. G.) Elwyn L. Christ- man of Mt Angel, Ore., was awarded the navy flying cross today for "extraordinary hero ism" while commanding an at tacking patrol bomber against a Japanese naval force off the Philippines, Dec. 27. The award was made hv Cant John D. Price, station instructor ai me jacKsonvuie naval air station, declared the bombing aiiacK was against "a cruiser, destroyers and transport at Jolo. Sulu, P. I." "The bombing attack met ac curate anti-aircraft and fighter opposition, the citation said "With the leader of the forma tion missing, in the face of overwhelming odds, you dived your patrol plane at the enemv vessels and released your bombs wnn resultant damage to those vessels. "Thereafter, your plane hav ing been set afire by enemv fighter attacks, you successfully landed your plane off the coast of Jolo island and subsequently led the surviving members of the crew of your plane to the U o. naval headquarters, Sour abaya. Java, N. E. I. During tne attack your gunners shot down one enemy fighter." a Home Jackson County FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION 126 East Main STUNT SHOW WILL BE GIVEN TONIGHT AT TRAILER CAMP Several Interesting programs have been scheduled for the coming week at the recreation center In the Jackson county Trailer Camp, the first of which will be a stunt show this Sun day evening under management of James O'Leary. The recre ation activities at the camp are under sponsorship of the WPA. On Tuesday evening an eve ning of music with Mr. Roger Wolf, has been arranged by Roberta Ward Bebb. On Mondays and Fridays at 1:30 p. m. Mrs. Neil Collins of the Red Cross teaches a first aid class. About 30 women have signed up for the course. On Fridays from 1 to 2 p. m. Mrs. Drysdale of the Medford public library tells stories to the chil dren and from 2 to 4 she checks out books which she brings from the library. Last week's entertainments included presentation of the Baldwin Piano company's Rogu ettes, an accordian band com posed of Phoebe Swem, Virginia Thieroff, Dorothy Hansen, Eve lyn Christensen, Dagmar Chris tensen, Beverly Christensen and Yvonne Moore, playing several numbers under direction of Se bastian Apollo. Lloyd Heath played several accordion solos and Mr. Apollo a group of piano numbers. Mrs. Eve Prlntice's accordion band, composed of children under 12 years entertained the people of the camp last Sunday. On Monday evening Mr. Whip ple staged a magic exhibition and on Wednesday evening Mrs. Olive Floyd directed an eve ning of fun and games. BOND HONOR ROLL An honor roll of Medford women who have contributed their time to selling of War stamps and bonds in this city during the week May 31 and June 7 was announced yester day by Mrs. Ted Hornecker, chairman of the Women's Vol unteer War Bond Corps. Participating were Mrs. Jack Morrill, captain of the Women's Motor corps, the Mesdames John Carlich, William McAllister, F. C. Scott, Norman Fuller, G. Q. D Albini, Robert Ditewig, A. Z.Dean, Ken Denman, Francis Flinn, H. J. Marsh. Glen Har rison, Phillip Epstein: the Miss es Marjorie Reich, Phoebe Swem, Constance Ames, Elea nore Ames, Kay Dillon, Janet Mann, Margaret Morrison, Bet ty Vilm,, Frances Meyers, Gene Stoddard, Roma Ayres, Alma Ayres and Esther Wyatt. ORDER CITC THIS CRDEB TO MAIL TRIBUXE NEWSPAPER I would iocs to hire . Nsme AJdress , Cry GRANTS PASS TO T Cooperation of Grant Pass in the recreational program be ing outlined for U. S. armed forces in southern Oregon was expressed Friday by Mrs. C. J. Moser of Grants Pass who was in this city to meet leaders of the USO. Mrs. Moser offered the services of Grants Pass as a unified group, with willingness to serve In any manner that the USO program director may deem advisable. Ashland has also been thor oughly organized under the leadership of Mrs. Earl Leever. Her written survey to the USO included lists of all service clubs and churches In the community with a number of Individuals who will entertain at various times. Mrs. Moser explained that the residents of Grants Pass have been working many months on the recreational phase and have alreadys entertained groups of soldiers as they passed through Grants Pass. Free rides were arranged for them to their destination if they arrived In town on foot. Canteen services have been offered and as many as 1.200 have been en tertained during their stays in the city. An old Safeway store TRUCKS FOR HIRE Local and Long Distance Hauling Small and Large Van Equipment Rates $1.50 to $3.00 per hour rWM as) LOCKER ROOMS FOR FURNITURE STORAGE We now hare several Individual LOCKER ROOMS available for furniture storage. Dry, dustless and a safe place for your household goods. We invite you to see our new locker rooms whsn in need of storage space for your household goods. NEW LOW RATES SAMSON STORAGE FURNITURE MOVING AND STORAGE Phone 3756. 4th and Front BLANK FOR DEFENSE SAVINGS BOY. . KVcent Defeass Ss-tcgs Sumps each week until farther notice. State , was donated and cleaned by the townspeople as a working cen ter. Mrs. Moser expressed her gratitude for trie excellent co- operative manner the Grants) Pass citizens are showing In this volunteer work as well as the cooperation being offered by the lodges. Junior hostesses, numbering 150, have been holding regular meetings to study their own problems and are organized to assist In the program. Mrs. Moser has visited Portland and Saa Francisco, studying USO set-ups in these cities. She was accom panied to Medford by Mrs. Frank Holmes, Jr. MURDER JURY OUT Spokane, June 6. (AP) A superior court Jury retired late this afternoon to deliberate the case of Ben Webbs, alias Ches ter Montgomery, Negro hotel pcrter charged by the state with the first degree murder of Mrs, Jessie Sellers two yean ago. Madagascar Is nearly as larga as the state of Texas. Dm Kill Trunin wsst ads. Bring Your Films Here for pHOTOi You will llk th bright clear prints w make. Postage Paid on Mail Orders One-Day Serrtca SWEM'S EASTMAN KODAKS r FILM On Main St. Medford They're Making LIBERTY BELLS Out of DOOR BELLS STAMPS o Route , Branch , Medford Mail rnhur,
