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FACE EIGHT MEDFOPD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1942 BRITISH SEA VETERANS HELPED YANKS TO AFRICAN SHORES , Tl. ST r ' , i. - SEALED ORDERS, mm fr MUSICAL MOMENTS ON "OFF WATCH. TIIMim DATDfll ERENT ST WAR Close Contact With Enemy Unknown in Conflict No Wire, Bells or Rockets. By Donald Cos (United Press Correspondent) With Col. Edson Raff's Tuni sian Task Force, Dec. 29. (U.R) Delayed) Patrol activity in the Tunisian hills is far different from what it was in France in 1918. There, patrols in No Man's Land were within yards of their own lines. Here, patrols can travel 45 miles toward the enemy without interference one night and meet resistance five miles away the next. Few Ambushes Occasionally, a patrol is able to set an ambush. On Decem ber 28, for instance, a ieeo pat rol spotted German motorcycles speeding toward them, stopped opened fire, killed one motor cyclist and captured four. Daylight activity is increas ing. On December 27, Second Lieut. Carmclo Falconiere, of New York, was changing the guard at a forward outpost. He signted an enemy patrol of ar mored cars and motorcycles ap proaching, and kept his double- strength garrison intact until it approached. "They knew where our out post was, because they stoDDed Just out of range," Falconiere said. "Then an armored car and half the motorcycles ap- proacnea slowly. "We waited until they were 200 yards away, then opened up with everything we had. I would have stayed there all day, but saw a tank column ap- proacning in the distance. "Before we retired, we knocked out the armored car and two motorcycles. Our first bullets got the armored car driver. Our boys felt good see ing their armor piercing bullets going right through that scout car. . Great Experience "It's the best kind of experi ence." The Germans apparently are using gliders as well as motor cycles to approach Allied posi tions. Barbed wire, bejls, and rockets the bane of patrols in the World war are not worries here. But every Arab has dog which barks when patrols ap proach within a mile. No way has been found to quiet the dogs. Moreover, the silence of t African night carries the rr? ronnnii ram r- NOT TO BE OPENED CNTIL SHIP sound of motor vehicles 10 miles or more. . llties, Fal natrol so H.it,..., he could ovante. sation and gotl he was after. MUSICAL TREAT IS Lions club members were af forded an unusual treat at their regular weekly meeting, Wednes day, at Ehrheart's, when the Misses Alice Stockton and Mil dred Tummonds, of Tacoma, en tertained with musical numbers. Miss Stockton displayed excep tional musicianship as a violin ist, in her rendition of Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. S, Pablo de Sarasate's Ziegunerweisen, and Eugene Gruenberg's Moto Per petuo. By special request, she responded with Schubert's Ave Maria, which charmed her au dience with its delicate nuances. Miss Tummonds demonstrated unusual versatility by skilfully accompanying Miss Stockton, after which she sang three clas sic airs. She was accompanied by Private First Class Newton H. Pashley, of Camp White, accom plished Rochester, Eastman School of Music student. The entertainers were escorted by Chaplains Lloyd Jaeger and Eldon W. Borrell and Mrs. Bor rell. The Misses Stockton and Tummonds are frequent enter tainers at Fort Lewis, Washing ton, and this week are guests of Camp White. WEALTHY ECCENTRIC DIES OF STARVATION Darlen, Conn., Dee. 31. (U.R) Miss Mary Burton, 54-year-old eccentric who owned property and securities worth $50,000 and inherited $50,000 from her fath er's estate this year, was found dead of malnutrition and ex posure yesterday in her 12 -room house. Miss Burton lived alone, wore shabby clothing and would not associate with neighbors. HALL-MILLS MURDER FIGURE DIES AGED 70 New Brunswick, N. J., Dec. 31. 0J.PJ Willie Stevens, 70. one of the central figures in the Hall-Mills murder trial of two decades ago, died today after a long Illness. His death followed by II days that of his sister, Mrs. Frances Stevens Hall, wife of the Rev. Edward W. Hall who was found slain with the wife of his church sexton in 1922. V Mall Tnbun t Ad. '.J LEAVES ORT. V" ' ; I .n-n lif V tun.--rv .-, MASKS PROTECT FROM FLASH BURNS AS WELL AS COLD. TRAFFIC DEATHS 3STAY HIGH AMONG Car Pooling, Tire and Brake Deterioration, Increase in Drinking, Seen Reasons. Chicago, Dec. 31 U.I0 The National Safety Council said to day the same wartime driving that brought about a 30 per cent decrease in 1942 traffic fatalities below 1941 resulted in the death of at least 18.000 war workers and injury of a half million others. Sidney J. Williams, public safety director of the council, "es timated the 1942 traffic deaths totaled less than 28.000, a drop of approximately 12,000 from 1941. Serious Loss "But from the standpoint of national survival," Williams said, "the 1942 traffic casual ties are a more serious loss than the larger casualty lists of pre vious years." Williams predicted traffic deaths of non-workers would continue to decline but car pool ing, deterioration of tires and brakes and an increase in drink ing drivers would keep the total of war worker casualties nearly the same. He attributed the 1942 de crease to a decline in driving be cause of gasoline and tire ration ing and said the nation could not "feel too much satisfaction" over it.. North Atlantic Tops The council report showed the North Atlantic region had the smallest decrease in fatalities. Cities reporting traffic deaths Included: Milwaukee. 42 In 1942. 50 In 1941; Buffalo 45. 68: New York 692. 744: St. Louis 98, 81: Wash ington 79, 75: San Francisco 78. 84; Pittsburgh 81, 72; Chicago 415. 554: Cleveland 107, 122; De troit 207, 256: Baltimore 118, 133; Philadelphia 216, 271; Los Angeles 287, 458; Indianapolis 82, 61. WAS GRANDMA RIGHT ABOUT THESE COLO FACTS Fee colds coujthlnr. to rednct nifflinf ntsaj confevtioTu chet mutcfe sorene-s pioneer Grandma put faith in home medicated mutton suet and hot flanneL Today mother use Pcnptro the excel lent modem mcdtcatKwi with the mutton ', uet base. Penetro never (ails to ftinctton 2 wava. Amtnatic anort o inside with every breath outside it comforts hka a vamunf. toothing plaster. Kuhbed on chest and throat, it works fast. Try Prnetro and aree "Grandma had tba ' Three years of meeting the threat of enemy mines, sub marines and aircraft in the fight to keep open Allied lines of supply to distant ports has been a costly but educational experience for the British Merchant Navy. Wise in the ways of the undersea foes who harass shipping on the seven seas, grizzled veterans today carry on in the convoy service with the aid of young er recruits to whom them im- ' part the knowledge which they themselves learned the , hard way. " Men such as these played, a major part in the transport of American troops and sup plies down the Atlantic and through the Mediterranean for the surprise invasion of North Africa. Here's a rou tine day in their life aboard ship while on convoy duty. TO GET LIKE The final rush for 1943 tem porary license stickers was un derway at the sheriff s office to day, with two lines of autoists extending from the desk to the front door of the courthouse. A few were waiting when the courthouse opened. Autoists without stickers on and after tomorrow were ad vised by the sheriff, to leave their autos in garages, as they would be subject to arrest on a charge of driving with an im proper license. Usual fine on this count is $5 and costs. The sheriff predicted most of the autoists of the county wculd have stickers before the end of the day. The stickers must be displayed on the windshield. Later they will be replaced by a "decalc" from the secretary of state. The "decales" will take the place of metal plates. The 1942 plates should be left on the car. The county courthouse will be closed all day Friday, New Year's Day, a legal holiday. Offi ces will be opened for the usual half day Saturday. Banks and public offices will also be closed Friday. The New Year will be greeted in the traditional manner in this city, with home gatherings, and fraternal organizations holding customary New Year's celebra tions. The Elks lodge will hold its New Year's dance, and to morrow its annual open house for members. Under a recent ruling of the state liquor commission and the army, the dispensing of liquor after midnight is prohibited. MAC'S FISH FRY 213 West Main St. CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS IN FAMILY WILL RE-OPEN ABOUT FRIDAY - JANUARY 15 . y II' n-v , r -i k- . iC ;(y j LT. O. D. POUND. SON -mi' T E Medford Girl Scout Council, through Mrs. Aileen Peterson, Girl Scout executive, announced today a special leadership train ing course to be conducted at ' Girl Scout headquarters on East : Main street, Jan. 6, 8, 9, 13 and 15. Girl Scout leaders, assistant leaders,, troop committee mem bers and all adults in the com munity interested in group lead ership and the Girl Scout pro gram are urged to be present and prepare themselves for re sponsible guidance of Girl Scouts. Due to gasoline rationing the course is being held only four days and those attending are asked to bring lunch and the council will serve coffee or tea. As 99 per cent of all Girl Scout adult workers are volunteers the council urges all adults in the community who are interested in this work to contribute their volunteer patriotic service and group leadership in building the characters of these young women. Mobilization of Girl Scout re sources for defense is imperative members of the council state and requires the wisdom and untir ing efforts of adult volunteers. The Girl Scout organization has been training girls to be citizens in a democracy for 30 years and now is able to offer the threat ened nation a going concern with significant assets that can be used in the nation's program for victory. The Girl Scout program has easily been turned to defense measures during this time of stress and they are assisting in their communities in many ways. ' Arrangements are being made for caring for pre-school children of mothers who care to partici pate in this special leadership training course. OF ADMIRAL, ON BRIDGE. ' . CONVOY SEEN THROUGH PORTHOLE Hunting Knives Needed By Boys Battling Nippos San Francisco, Dec. 31 (U.R) Ma. Gen. Barney M. Giles, commander of the Fourth Air Force, today In dorsed a plea to California sportsmen to donate their hunting knives to the army tor use against Japanese by American Jungle fighters. Frank Martitielll, San Fran cisco, formed the "Save a Life With a Knife Committee" at 1025 Columbus ave., San Francisco, to collect knives. The only requirement was that the knives have blades at 'past four Inches long Washington, Dec. 31 (U.R) A new rubber liferaft, weighing only 70 pounds and containing many Improvements suggested by fliers forced down at sea, was demonstrated here by the U. S. Rubber Co. The raft, which will be regu lar equipment on army Flying Fortresses, will hold seven men. It has a square rigged sail, a fab ric sea anchor to keep it heading into the wind, and horizontal bulkheads to keep it afloat even if one chamber is pierced. Wooden oars, fishing kit, emer gency repair and signal kits, first aid equipment, rations for 30 days and on some of the rafts radio sending seta will be included. Cm Ua a Tribune wsat Ads. YOU FfElYOUKf LIVING, NOT WREIY STOPPING, AT THE H0m MULTNOMAH... It's not only whit wt do but FJ the way we do it that makes the Multnomah one of the oatioa'i exceptional bonis. NEW RUBBER RAFT HAS EVERYTHING (mi ?5 m mam 'SIX BELLS" (GROQ CALL) IS WELCOME MOMENT. 1 " ' PRESENTS A SCENE OF GRIM CAPTAIN KING OF E Captain H. E. King of the U. S. Marine Corps is home for a short visit with his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. C. M. King. 211 N. Oakdale avenue. Just re turned from the South Seas, where he has been stationed fnr the nnct & months fTnntnfn I King says it seems mighty nice to make a landing on home soil for a change. Captain King spent his early childhood in Medford, where he attended the Lincoln grade school. Later he moved to towa, where he was graduated cum laude from University of Iowa in 1939. Upon graduation, he ac cepted a commission in the Ma rine Corps and was sent to Phila delphia for basic training. From Philadelphia, he was transferred to duty with the Pacific fleet, serving aboard the heavy cruiser U. S. S. Indianapolis in Hawaiian waters until shortly before the Jap raid on Pearl Harbor. Since that time, he has been on duty at San Diego, Washington, D. C, and finally in the South Pacific. "The South Seas," the captain thinks, "are romantically over rated, but if it keeps Dorothy Lamour in a sarong, why that's all right, too." Captain King has been as signed to flight training at Dal- PJ1.; HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE Uniformly Excellent. Ton nay depend upon your children getting a uniformly excellent, nutri tious, body-building drink when they ask for SNIDER'E Milk. .. 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It Invites restful, comforting sleep. And often by morning most of the misery & gone. Try VapoRub's special SJ ftlV on'e When a cold strikes, be sure you use time tested Vicks VapoRub. GRADE "A" PASTEURIZED MILK 10 o
