Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, August 18, 1942, Image 8

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Newspaper Page TextMEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1942 Navy Blimp Downed at Daly City Freckle King I l- STARTS IN VALLEY, NEED IRE HELP PAGE EIGHT The harvesting of the Rogue river valley'i pear crop got under way in number of or chard! Monday and picking was expected to be in full swing by the end of the week or early next week. Local fruit men said It was as yet too early to say whether a shortage of pickers would de velop, but it was emphasized that all available pickers were certained to be needed. Pickers were urged to register for work immediately at the United States Employment Service of flee in the Holland hotel build ing. Highest wages, in the history of the Rogue river valley fruit industry are being paid pickers. who will receive seven cents a box on Bartletts and Boscs, eight cents a box on Anjous and a half-cent bonus per box in or chards picked over twice or where trees have been frosted and the crop is light at the bot tom. Frultmen said the market was firm and cannery prices un changed. Most of the county's packing houses will be In opera tion by the end of the week with full crews. Mrs. Amelia Bowman, a resi dent of Fern Valley for the past SI years, passed away in a local host'tal Monday evening at the age of 90. She had been in fail ing health for only about two months. She was born in Prussia on January 13, 1852. At the age of 16 she came to the United States with her brother, and for many years made her home In Kansas. Two sons survive, Bryan A. Bowman, Fern Valley, and V. L. Bowman of Salina, Kansas. There are lso eight irandchil dren and five great grandchil dren. Services will be In the Con ger Funeral parlors Thursday morning at 10 with Rev. R. W. Coleman officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in the IOOF Cemetery. LOCAL FIRM GETS 1 What Is believed to be the first War Production Board con tract of any size to be obtained In Jackson county was recently let to the Alwyr company on North Riverside avenue, B. W. Crause, manager, it was an nounced today by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. The company is engaged In making buoys for the U. S. ma rines, constructed of wood and metal. Although size of the order was not disclosed, the chamber aid It amounted to a consider able number of the units. The chamber pointed out that much more such war-effort work might be forthcoming In view of the fact that Jackson county (.ossesses the raw products from which to manufacture Items needed by the armed forces. Cm Mall Tribune want eda. For v "Unusual' tCTONS 70-Proof SLOGG-TN If you're looking for a new toil thrill, try drinks with distinctive, trult-y tang , . , mode with LYONS Sloe Cln! 1.804s Quart, H.lOPinl TUt I O. IYONI I IA CO. to- ritii. c,i.toi DrinksUW II I 1,4 4 . - ' ( 1 ' j ' ' Vr'"' ' Cl ' (sh k$ i ' - - i "" ' " ' I TTiif ill. I Hi ssassssastiClX Unexpected Sunday Timor to Daly City, five owes eonus of Ban Francisco, waa tnu Navy patrol Dump which fltdtd thronith town from beach, seraplnf home tops, battering phone wires before it aettled In Doaition shown above. Crew of two members waa not in blimp gondola. San Francisco, Aug. 18 VP) In unrelenting quest of a clue that might account for the disap pearance of a two-man crew from a navy blimp on submarine pat rol, the navy said today it was positive the men did not leave the ship while it was over land. NEW IRELAND nBUKA lVrT-VVL'V.-.'.-,-.-.V NEW A rm (if VEU.AIAVEUA tCwUGRlWINAIS. eiV. t" NEW mf n'C?IITOrSf.Yffl(M TJjUl.llntl.nJICW a sROSSEL TA&5l CORAL ATTLt AREA Map thowi vital Solomon lilindi on which U. S. and Australian forces are fighting Jap defenders. The Japanese seek to bring reinforcements from New Britain, which has been blasted by MacArthur's bombers. 1 ' Swarthy L "...i-TirtJL i Buttonlati and ilpperlets. those wrap-around slacks mod eled by Adole Mara show what clever designers can do In war time without conventional fast eners. Loses Billfold J. T. Sayle of Gold Hill lost his billfold con taining a considerable amount of money today and is offering a reward of $15 for the return of the money and papers In the bill fold. Sayle stopped In the Mall Tribune today to place the ad vertisement in the paper and a.ked that anyone finding the lot billfold return It to the Mail Tribune. FOR SALE BALING TIES HUBBARD BROS. The blimp, which met some strange mishap while on patrol ever the Pacific ocean, drifted in over the California coast and fell Sunday in a street of su burban Daly City. The two men who had been abroad were miss ing. Both were experts, in hand ling lighter-than-air craft. .NUGURIAIS. KILINAILAU 6P. .NUKUMANU (RONTONS JAVA rRONCADOR RF. TAUU B. .B0U6A1NVIU.C fc Ossein 6E0R6IA itAect; FtOSIDA i SUAPALCAKAL ROCKS BELLONAo SEA 10 RENT WHEELS "Keep Era Rolling" is the motto for the U. S. army on wheels and a call was issued to day from Camp White for bi cycles. Girls, boys, adult, high wheeled or tandems are wel come according to the announce ment. Anyone having a bicycle, regardless of size or shape that could be rented for about four months is asked to telephone ex tension 61. The bicycles will be put In general use, it was ex plained. Oao Mall Tribune want acta. IV 1 NOTICE Owing to a shortage of experienced help In the dry cleaning business I am forced to clot for the duration. On Mr. Thurmin't return from the service wo hope to serve you again. Until then Au Revoir... Thank you, Mrs. J. W. Thurman ACME DRY CLEANERS 1728 North Riverside Pleat call 4263 for appointment after August 22 Commander Donald M. Mack ey. commanding officer of the Moffett Field Naval air station, say "the navy is positive it has covered all the ground area traversed by the blimp. It is positive that the men were not in the ship at any time it trav eled over the land." SOLOMON ISLANDS ' STEWART IS- MALAITA NUPANI.. SAM tKI5T06AL "g- NDENU DIAMOND RESORT TO CLOSE SEPT. 1 George L. Howard, manager of the Diamond Lake resort, notified the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce today that the resort will close Sep tempcr 1. Howard cited the shortage of labor as the reason for the early shutdown of the popular lake resort. The Production Drive Com mittee of the Wostlnghouse Ele vator Co., Jersey City. N. J., re ported that men in the plant had salvaged 200.000 pounds of ma terial, above the normal amount. The migratory labor camp of the Farm Security Administra tion opened yesterday for the registration of fruit harvest la borers. The camp, located on Earhart street just off Riverside avenue offers camp privileges, including tents, showers, wash lng anj sanitary facilities, clinic and medical service to bona fide agricultural workers, states F. C. Beck, camp manager. A nursery school service can be arranged when the need arises. Present loans call for equipment for 50 families with more available if necessary. While camp construction is not complete at present, it will be finished before the end of the week, with little inconvenience to early campers. The United States Employ ment Service will have a repre sentative at the camp to make agricultural placements. The F. S. A. and the U. S. E. S. are cooperating to help 'the pickers find housing and locate work in this area with the least possi ble loss in picking time. Fruit growers may contact the camp labor supply most easily and quickly through the service of the employment service, states Manager Beck. NOTED DEAD Hastings - on Hudson, N. Y., Aug. 18. VP) Walker White side, 73, who won fame at 15 as the "boy Hamlet" in touring Shakespearean productions and whose career as an actor spanned 47 years, died last night after a three-year illness. A native of Logansport, Ind., he played Hamlet, Othello, Rich ard III, Shylock and Lear before he was 20, and at 25 made, his New York debut as Hamlet with his own company at the old Union Square theater. Turning from classical presen tations in 1907, he starred in "The Melting Pot," which ran for 268 performances in New York and later enjoyed almost as long a run at the Queen's theater in London. In 1912 he produced "Ty phoon" on Broadway for 100 performances, with Florence Reed and Malcolm Williams with him in the cast, and in the fall of 1914 began a run of 100 performances in New York as Wu Li Chang in "Mr. Wu." Portland, Aug. 18. An advertising campaign to attract hop pickers to Willamette val ley yards will be launched soon by the Independence Hop Grow ers' association. Balance of summer hato reirarrileas of former price. Out they go 60c and $1.00. Adrlenne's. CALL UNITED AIR LINES FOR PROMPT AND COURTEOUS ADVICI ON TOUR TRAVIL PROBLEMS SCMIOUUS.ro SAN 'MNCiSCO, IOS 4N0IUJ, OrUM0, Hnil, CHIMOO, NIW rOK AND I ST UNITED AIR LINES Municipal Airport BUY WAR HOSPITALITY - In the HEART of PORTLAND Comfort Convenience Courtesy Service attractive states The Newly Remodeled PARK AVENUE HOTEL 12 8. W. Park. Portland tieUrhe bath tl 13 to sue. vtlta talk II.7S t M DO. BEN O. CRIMSON Manages Hard I- disputable to Allen Foods claim tm national freckle cham pionship which he captured re cently at Los Angeles. PROWLER VISITS ON EAST MAIN ST. Humphrey's Grocery, 534 East Main street and Reliable Clean ers, 532 East Main street were entered sometime last night by unidentified intruders. No money was taken from either store but several items of clothing were thought to be missing from the cleaners, according to city police reports. The grocery store was en tered by way of the skylight in he northwest corner of the store and the combination dial nnd handle knocked off the hinges sawed through. However, the intruder was unable to gain entrance to the safe The meat case was opened and several bottles of orangeade and milk were drunk, the report stated. Evidently the cleaners was en tered second as a hammer wrap- oed in a grocer s apron was used to break the glass in the door which was then unlocked from 'he inside. Although the money drawer was pried open no money was taken. Locks on the Holly theatre were also Jimmied sometime ifter closing hours at the show nouse last evening but entrance was not gained according to police reports. The British people have gone in for war savings in a big way. Over $15,000,000,000 already have been raised an average of $318 per head. Over a third of the total sum has been raised in 'small savings." Tel. 3S4 1 BONDS ui liu-g HOTEL CORNELIUS 823 S. W. Park. Portland letaxhe beta SI M to ISM Tnta Mtk St-M te SIM. Roth aeteh) leeaiesl la the verv HtAKT OF PORTLAND etose u enepe an tbeatree Remember . . . It' Always Cool In ThU Air Conditioned Store Summer Dress Clearance Interesting news from the Dress Shopl A large selection of our better Summer Oreaaes go on Sale Tomorrow morning at just Half their regular price. Lovely light prints and i-v pastels in Sheers, Shantungt and cool Crepes. Jacket and Redingote styles. Your choice during this August Clearance. HALF PRICE Regular $16.95 Dresses Half Price $ 8.4S Regular $19.95 Dresses Half Price $ 9.98 Regular $24.95 Dresses Half Price $12.48 Regular $29.95 Dresses Half Price $14.98 Summer Sheers L'Aiglons Doris Dodson and Georgiana j, Regular $12.95 Dresses, Extra Special $8.98 Regular $8.98 Dresses, Extra Special $5.98 MANN'S SECOND FLOOR AGAIN We Offer You Nylon Hosiery SPECIALLY PRICED FOR WEDNESDAY Attention Hosiery- Buyers Ny lons on Sale Tomorrow at Mann's! Fine lacy mesh Nylons in the season's smartest shade for just S1.95 pair... But re member, only 37 doien in this shipment, so shop early to avoid disappointment. These are slight ly irregular but are made by a well known hosiery manufac turer and come in all sizes and In medium lengths. Tomorrow onry. Spun-Ray "Man's Best Friend" Sanforised Shrunk. Fast Vat Dyed Colors. Faultlessly Tailored. Tebeliied wrinkle resistant. j THE MEN'S SECTION MAIN FLOOR HHn inni itittii Mtmei mi mi 1 1 hiiihsih MtMtMtn m Mtitti Eureka Flannel Prints Get quality In roomy, full-cut Pajamas and Nightgowns by making up this superior printed flannel. Comes in rarious pat terns. Full 38 inches wide. YOUR CHOICE TABU Smouldering TABU heady, sultry fragrance eren more disturbing when worn on gowns or furs where it remains for days even weeks. And now you no longer have to wait for someone to bring your precious TABU from Mexico, Cuba or Spain we have it here. The Parium J2.7J Cologne $2.00 up plus tax. TOILETRIES MAIN FLOOR Entrances on Main and Central Avenue HOSIERY SECTION MAIN FLOOR Reg. $2.50 Value Sport Shirts $995 Ad Mtu mv mi mi im i m ite i ii m m i m tititt) im mm tMMtM m $095 pair ngm.i au hi, , YARD km