Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, December 27, 1942, Image 8

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE EIGHT AUSTRALIA TIRED OF MUTTON DIET Bert Luman Home From Down Under, Says For mer Local Guards Happy. They are healthy and happy but tired of eating mutton, and they wish It were easier to ob tain American cigarettes." That, according to Bert Lu man of 14 Cottage street, ton of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Luman, it a thumbnail description of how Medford's soldiers, those members of the former local Oregon National Guard unit, are faring in Australia. Luman, who arrived back home a year and a day after Pearl Harbor, with a medical discharge from the U. S. army due to perforated eardrums he suffered In a Japanese bombing raid on a supply train in Aus tralia, was stationed In the southwest Pacific for soma four months. Saw Medford Boys Much of this time was spent on the island continent, and while there he saw the Medford boys several times although he was attached to a different out fit They were all fine," he aald, "and were being treated royally by the Australians." The Aussies liked us and we liked them. Why once, we hap pened to be without food, which the Aussies remedied by giving Us their rations." Speaking of the Australian civilians, Luman said their hos pitality toward American troops was wonderful and that they never tired of listening to stories of the United States. They all want to visit America," he said. Eardrums Perforated The Medford youth, while un able to detail his experiences be cause of censorship regulations, revealed he was in Darwin and Port Moresby, New Guinea dur ing several bombings. Ha said both his eardrums were perfor ated when Jap planes attacked a supply train out of Towusville on the east coast of Australia, in July of this year. Following the attack, Luman was taken to the 4th General hospital in Melbourne and re mained there until September 7, when he sailed for the United States. He was confined In Let terman General hospital, San Francisco, for seven days, then transferred to William Beau mont hospital in El Paso, Tex. He was in the Texas hospital for nine weeks, and after receiv ing his medical discharge from the army left for Medford and arrived here December 8. Luman Joined Co. A, 188th In fantry, Medford unit of the Ore gon National Guard, In Septem ber of 1940, before Guardsmen were called Into active service. With Co. A he went to Ft. Lewis, Wash., but transferred on November 25 to the 161st infantry to go to the Philippines. Ship Recalled The outfit sailed, but four days out the Japj attacked Pearl Harbor and the ship was or dered back to shore and the troops sent again to Ft. Lewis On December 11, four days after the Jap attack, Luman transferred to another division, which was taken to Port An geles, Wash., for guard duty. Two months later the outfit shipped south, and on February 37 Joined a convoy and left for Australia, arriving there March 17. lfaumee Transferred Word has been received here that Lt Robert A. Naumes, recently com missioned at officers training school In Miami, Fla., has been transferred to the air transport base in Prcsque Isle, Maine. Lt Naumes was accompanied to the new station by his wife. Both are well known In Medford. having left here last spring wnen naumes was ordered to the Miami school. Thanks To Patrons Having told my Interest In the City Meat Market to the DeVores I desire to thank the many patron for the business given the firm while I was associated with the market. I am going into the service. A Happy New Year To All HERBERT GUXTHER Whispers from Camp White ' About Facts and Faces On the Reservation. Bright-eyed Miss Percy Mar garet Gill, head Red Cross recreation worker at the hospi tal, enthusiastically conferring with camp personnel, Junior Red Cross and other Medford volun teers preparing the Christmas eve show, gifts and other sur prises at the hospital. Don t pity those on the sick list. Pvt. Fvard Chegwldden, who has been trying to lose weight, gazing at the 10 pounds of candy he received for Christmas. Sgt Ralph Hartwlck, Pfc. Glenn Iverson and Pvt. Merle E. Shirar In the hospital post of fice, practically hidden behind piles of Insured and registered parcels and litters and nearly going crazy, working twilve hour shifts In these last several days so the boys in the hospital could get their gifts from home on time. Nice going, fellows. You hung up a hospital mail room record. Hope you are able to take a well-deserved rest. June Brown arranging her hours "Just so," so she could visit her folks in Klamath Falls for Christmas. Shhf Don't tell a soul. But be hind the whiskers of th Saint Nick at the hospital party was uie race oi 1st sgt. Henry R. Putnam, the man whn th funny "chalk talk" in the same show. EAGLE POINT MAN VICTIM OF BLAZE , INCABipiDAY (Continued from Pais Ons) flames nreventMi Mm Al tering the cabin. Two possibilities were ad vanced concerning the orlRln of the fire. One was that Wooley had gone to sleep on the bed with a cigarette In his hand. The other was that the conflag. ration naa started from the StOVe. Whlptl ttraa rnn. I " - UIBH UIKU from an old 50-gallon oil drum ana siaiioned on a wooden plat form. Shlmfessel, sent to the state penitentiary from Jackson coun ty last July for larceny of live stock, was paroled last week. With his wife he had moved la to the cabin Thursday and they had spent but one night there. The cabin was owned by John Foster of Central Point Deputy Coroner Morris said there was a possibility that an inquest would be held esrlv thl week. Raymond ' Stanford Wooley Was hnm In Vn0lat Dnlnl Cat- tember 31, 1917. Besides his father he Is survived by his mother, Mrs. Nellie M. More house of Butte Fall' af.ta- Mrs. Opal C Davidson of Spray! urcg.; inrti nau Drotners Samuel, Kenyon and Darwin Morehouse, all of Butte Falls, and two half-sisters, Betty and Barbara Morehouse, both of Butte Falls. Funeral services will be held at 1 p. m. Monday at the Conger cnapei, me nev. narry Hansen officiating. Interment will be In Butte Falls cemetery. MEDFOPD MAIL YANKS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS GAILY GUINEA FRONT Comrades Aid Men In Fox Holes Of Buna Natives Receive Gifts. With American Forces, New Guinea, Dec. 25 (Delayed) (U.R) The Americans liquidat ing the Japanese toehold around Buna had to observe Christmas in their fox holes todaj , but they were not forgotten by comrades behind the lines. By careful planning and hoarding, every one at this ad vanced allied base set aside something for the boys at the front. Most of the Americans In New Guinea received some gift from home and the Red Cross saw that the others also had presents. Cigarettes suddenly were plentiful as home folks augment ed the regular issue which never is enough. Everybody with a new watch wanted to tell you what time lt was. Pictures of girl friends, wives and children passed from one dirty hand to another. There were surprisingly few white elephants among the gifts, apparently a result of the home front campaign advising what the soldiers would like and could use. Wherever possible, men were allowed time out for the holiday. But since the Japanese did not observe Christmas, this base was geared at high pitch all day. It was a Christmas with your shirt off Just like any other day in this tropical climate. Negro and white engineers stripped to the waist worked and sweated under - a blinding sun building roads, hauling dirt and blasting mountain sides. Air corps men kept their fighters and bombers ready for Instant action and anti-aircraft crew were doubly vigilant. A never-ending caravan of Jeeps, trucks, motor cycles, staff cars and ambulances bumped over rough dirt roads, sending up a heavy cloud of dust. Natives working for the Amer icans received gifts of cotton loin cloths and bandana hand kerchiefs and in turn presented the Americans with grass skirts and mlnature outrigger canoes which the soldiers like to send home. Every chaplain arranged church services, beginning with midnight masses. PVT. HANCOCK REWARDED Washington, rw sa ni Pi Next payday for Pvt Walker Hancock, St. Louis, "will be noming snort of magnificent," the war department revealed to day, because the will shower upon him a total of $1,550. The odd $50 is his re gular nav. The rt ha u,m . ceive for his winning design for uie new air meaai. , Cm Mall Tribune Want Ada. -a. .at' Cir T .. V.I. Th simple swank of Jsrman's fins military tytlng Is definitely "right dress" ... for the man In the etvlc or the man-about-town. Try on a pair of these fine shoe today ... and discover Jsrman's friendliness of fill , $515 to f$S3 cht tmn TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. Obituary Richard B. Beeson, 95, and father of Mrs. F. J. Newman of this city passed away at Eu gene, Oregon, on Dec 26, after a brief Illness. A complete obituary will be published in Monday's paper. Perl funeral home la in charge. FOURlBESlRN The stork played Santa Claus this year and delivered Christ mas presents in the form of four babies to Medford parents. At Community hospital two girls and a boy were born during Christmas Day and at Sacred Heart hospital a girl was born. At Community a girl weigh ing five and three-quarters pounds was born to Capt and Mrs. Charles Clevenger of Cen tral Point, a girl weighnig seven and three-quarters pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall of Central Point and a son, weighing five pounds, was born to Corp. and Mrs. George W Chartier of Jacksonville. At Sacred Heart hospital a daugh ter was born to Capt. and Mrs. R. O. Anseau of 20 N. Groveland avenue. The baby weighed eight pounds. The stork continued his holi day deliveries Saturday and caused considerable excitement at Community hospital by being in something of a hurry. A 10 pound son was born to Mrs. Alvin Greb of Central Point Just as she reached the hospital "en trance, the frantic father prob ably exceeding the 35-mile an hour speed limit while rushing Mrs. Greb to Medford from their home. Also born yesterday was a son, weighing six and three- quarters pounds to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Robertson of 321 Maple Drive at Community hospital. and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Offard of Jacksonville are the parents of a son, seven pounds, born yester day morning at Sacred Heart hospital. Not quite Christmas presents were the sons born to Corp. and Mrs. Donald Bock of 348 N Front street at Community hos pital Thursday and to Lt. and Mrs. Kenneth Sevee, 327 N. Oak dale, at Sacred Heart hospital Thursday. The Bock child weighed six pounds and the Sevee's son eight pounds and seven ounces. TEXAN FLYER HONOHED Washington, Dec. 28. U.PJ Majors Thomas J. Christian Jr. of San Antonio. Texas, and Thomas H. Hubbard of Forth Worth, Texas, have won the silver star award for their feats in battling the Japanese in the air over Guadalcanal, the war department announced today. Missouri Back Hurt San Francisco, Dec. 26 (U.R) Don Reece, University of Mis souri quarterback, tonight was sent to Stanford University hos pital with an Injured ankle and declared "possibly out" of the Shrine college all-star east-west game here New Year's Day. s m OREGON, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,-1942 CIVILIANS CLASH 'ERN BRAWL Black Eagle, Mont., "Out Of Bounds" As Result High School Boys Involved. . Great Falls, Mont., Dee. 26 (U.PJ The army refused tonight to turn over to civilian author ities for prosecution two mili tary policemen accused by coun ty authorities of displaying a "bullying attitude" when they shot and wounded four civilians in a roadhouse brawl. -The town of Black Eagle where the altercation took place was ruled "out of bounds" for military personnel by Major John L. Eaton, Great Falls air base commandant Army authorities said it was "practically Impossible" to grant a request of Cleveland Hall, deputy Cascade county attor ney, that the army turn the MP's over to local authorities for prosecution. Eaton said a "thorough and fair" investigation was under way and asked that all author ities concerned reserve Judg ment until all the facts were known. He said he regretted the incident because it occurred in a locality where relations between soldiers and citizens has been ideal. The military police said they were hit from' behind while questioning Roy Gardner, 18, about his Identity and why he was wearing military type clothes. " Hall said the shooting appar ently resulted from what he called "an unprovoked - attack" on an 18-year-old high school athlete, Charles Kirwan by the two soldiers. They were Corp. joe (jampDeii, zo, former Geor gia state policeman, and Pvt. John MacMillan, 23, formerly of New Jersey. They walked Into the night club and questioned Roy Gard ner, 18, about an army airman's leather Jacket he was wearing. The youth said it was an army reject, purchased by his parents as Christmas present for him at a Great Falls store. The MP's ordered Gardner to END OF THE YEAR 12 PRICE DRESS SALE M. M. Department Open Every Evening Until 8:00 Saturday "PAY LESS AND DRESS BETTER" leave. At that point, Kirwan who (tarred on last years Great Falls high school football and basketball teams told Gardner, "You don't have to answer to the army." Hall quoted witnesses as say ing one of the soldiers slapped Kirwan and they began to fight. It was reported the MP clubbed Kirwan with the butt of his gun as they rolled over and over on the floor, then began shooting wildly in all directions. Three of Kirwan's compan ions wrested the. MP's gun away, hurling it into a corner of the tavern.' The other sol dier leaped atop the piano. Hall said, and threatened the crowd with his gun. ARTILUERYTEAM Hockey Standings W L T Pts. 2 2 1 1 USO . Artillery 1 1 ( Infantry 0 0 1 Hospital 0 1 1 In a fast hard charging game that was nip and tuck for two of the three periods the 91st Artil lery Gunners downed the 78th Hospital Clippers 4 to 1 at the Medford Ice Arena last night At the end of nine minutes of play In the second period Wer derber, of the Artillery beat the field, to the goal after a pretty assistant from Cassidy. That was the only score going into the third period, but the Artillery was not to be denied and scores by Northey unassisted and two goals by Werderber unassisted gave them a commanding lead. The only Hospital score was by Campeau unassisted Just as the game ended. The feature of the game outside of the forever scor ing Werderber was the fine coal play of Chevemothy who made several brilliant steps to halt the Hospital boys. Next Tuesday night will bring together the 91st Infantry Snip ers and the USO Bombers both of whom are undefeated so far in league play. PLAN JEWISH FARMERS Detroit, Dec. 26 (U.R) Dr. Israel Goldstein, New York, president of the Jewish Nation al Fund of America, declared tonight that Jews in the United Nations must plan for post-war settlement of at least a million Jews on Palestinian farm lands. M. M. DEPARTMENT STORE PAY LESS DRESS BETTER 110 EAST MAIH TELEPHONE 9931 Be On Hand Horning For Our policy has always been newer to carry ready to wear from one season to the next Every winter garment must be sold. Ladies, here is your opportunity to buy the season's best and newest dresses at prices way below wholesale cost. Come in and take your choice of these lovely dresses at exactly half price. . ' All .$6.98 dresses now. - -. . . . .$3.49 All $8.98 dresses now.-..-. $4.49 All $9.98 dresses now. $4.99 AH $12.98 dresses now.,.t.:,.,. .,. .,.',.,.ro....,,.,.$6.49 AH $14.98 dresses now.,.,. . . . ...x... ... .$7.99 All $16.98 dresses now....... .... -...-.,... $8.49 All $19.95 dresses now. $9.98 All $22.95 dresses now . ... ... . . $11.48 Man Fined Charles Ehrk was fined $5 in city police court Saturday morning on a charge of failure to stop at a stop street Oa Lut John Wall, gun ner's mate, 3rd class, U. S. Navy, arrived here Wednesday to spend a 10-day leave with his mother and sisters, 628 Mc Andrewi road. , e From Coquille Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wilson will leave today tor their home in Coquille aftei spending Christmas her at tho home of their son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wil son, 607 West 11th street tj 9 W To Visit Son Dr. Jouett Bray of Lozier Lane and his son, the Rev. Wm. D. Bray of Ttgard, Ore., left Saturday for the lat ter's home. Rev. Bray spent the Christmas holidays here with his parents and Dr. Bray returnee with him to spend a month in Tigard and attending school in Portland. . e Hopkins Here Curtis Hop kins, Jr., is in Medford to spend the Christmas vacation with his parents. Young Hopkins, a cadet in the reserve air corps. Is a freshman at the University of Montana, Missoula. He is active in school affairs, being presi dent of the freshmen class, cap tain of the frosh football squad last fall and is a pladge of Sigma Nu fraternity. . - Service Expanded State drivers license examiners will be in Medford every Saturday and three Fridays a month, in stead of Saturdays only, after the first of the year, it was an nounced by the office of the sec retary of state. In the future ex aminers will be here oh Satur days from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., and on January 8, IS and 29 during the same hours. The ex aminers office Is located on the third floor in city hall. DM Kail Tribune Wsst Ads. . Too Late to Classify FOB 6At.EV-Orou.-id grains for your riatrv. hoe? and rjoultrv feeds. Home grown of quality grains. Victor Burseu. DR. NELSON. D. O.. offloe a resi dence, Ortlftn Creek. NEXT LIVESTOCK AUCTION at Pa vilion will be Jan. 3. Southern Oregon Linstock Auction Co. Early Monday This Big Event All you do is select the dress like best and pay just one half regular price. FOB SALS- Odd and black Cocke punt. 410 stasia Park Brlre, Phone "J PICKUP 14 International, 80 rub. ber. A-t condition, rary dean. Pnoe 4100. W1U tek passenger car la trade. C nam pa, 130 East Jackson. FOR SALE IS Chevrolet eoacn. soot motor, dean throughout. Beat cash offer or terms to suit. Hanna Meier, Rt. 3, Boa 844, Lozier Lane. THB BSSMEN are aponaortsf a New Year's Dance at their hall. Mem. beta of Redmen and Pochahonua and Invited guests ara asked to at LOTS OP USED CARS from Model A's to 1941 mode La. so to ebooes ' from. Shulta Brothers. FOR SALE Oood electrla rang cheap; also brooder. Incubator, s. W. comer Stewart Ave. aad Orchard Home Drive. FOR SALE 140 1-door Ford. Baa at 315 Iowa St.. or dial ST40. FOR SALE so-acre ranch, under Rogue River irrigation, 88 acrea bearing pears. 30 acres farm land, balance pasture and wood land. Oood buildings with modem 7. room home. Priced for quick sale, S11.&00.00 equipped. Tribune Boa 4BM. AUCTION SALE Wad.. Dee. 80, 1S43, starting at 1:00 p. m. at Hammond Place, 3 mllea North of Central Pdnt on Hwy. M, turn West on Soenlo Ave. 4 Guernsey cove, milting; 3 Jersey eprlnceis; 4 Jeriey springers; t Jeraejr springers, heif er; 3 Jersey heifers, bred; 1 Jersey calf; 1 purebred Jersey bull; 17 tone baled clover hay. Owner haa been 39 years building this dairy herd of high producers. Am aelllng my ranch and entire herd of milk cowa. Prank Hammod. owner; Ruth Bra ha. auctioneer; W. W. Brans, clerk. FOR SALE Registered Cocker Span lei pupe, red. 611 So. Riverside, across from Parkers. J TRAPPERS I The market la good. Sell your fura to Eagl Point Pox RAW PURS WANTED Eastern prices ' paid for Muakrate, Mink. Skunk, DUU .av. tw. woof, o, orci mb Pelta Game traps for sale. Medford Bargain Bouee. 37 N. Grape St. Ph. 8744. Buy War Stamps and Bonds. OtRIS AND WOMEN 18 to 48 years, positions with good wages and ex cellent opportunity for advance meats In both our cafe and mer chandise department. Apply week days between 10 a. m. and 1 p. m. at Camp White Exchange Inter . viewing Office. Chamber of Com mere Blag, 1 East Main. NOTICE I will pay 815.00 for 8 tier. s 18-lnch, BONE DRY wood, delivered T In Medford. Write description to Bos 83, Medford, or Dial 3197 after 10 p. m. Night clerk. Hotel Grand. WANTED Drag saw. Address Charles Treacott, Jacksonville, Route 1, Box 83-A. FIREPROOF OARAGE near LIBRARY, 85 monthly. Phone 5701. 103 So. Holly. you the Store 8.30 v I M. M. Dept. Store 2)