Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, June 11, 1944, Image 10

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Newspaper Page TextTEN MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE PRE-iNDUCTEES GIVEN POINT AT LEGION MEET A largo gathering of men expecting to enter the armed services soon listened with inter est Friday evening at the armory as details concerning insurance, family allotments and other mat- . ters were explained at the first ' of Medford American Legion post's pre-induction meetings to be held for the benefit of Jack son county recruits. Past Commander C. Y. Teng wald, chairman of the post com mittee in charge of the meetings presided and introduced Guy Applewhite and Ernest Scott, chairmen respectively of Selec tive Service boards No. 1 and 2 who spoke briefly of the work of their boards; Herb Crain, navy recruiting specialist, who told of events in a recruit life imme diately following his induction; Sgt. John, Townsend of the records and personnel office at Camp White, who explained the government insurance and allot ment laws; Attorney Walter J. Looker, who spoke on legal matters of interest to men in the service, and Post Chaplain C. H. Reese of Camp White, who told the close relationship be tween the army chaplain and the man in the ranks. A number of wives and moth ers accompanied the prospective inductees and some remalnea to seek additional information from the speakers. Chairman Tengwald announced that Sgt. Townsend is at the Riverside USO on Mondays and Thursdays to answer questions and aid service men or their relatives In straightening out matters pertaining to pay, al lotments, Insurance and other phases. methodTsts to honor members in service A special service will be held this evening at 7:45 o clocK in the Methodist church for the 86 service men and women of the church now in the armed forces. Rev. Louis C. Klrby, the pas tor, has announced that the honor roll of the church will be draped and illuminated and special prayers offered for the men and the mothers of those who have sons In the French invasion. The second gold star will be placed on the service flag In memory of Ben Dietrich who recently was killed In an airplane crash in Italy. The public is invited. CARD OP THANKS We wlali to express our elncere thanks to our many friends for their kindness and the beautiful floral of ferings during our recent berenvo ment. Mrs. Amy Biles, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Biles. Chester Miles, Veltle Biles and Mrs. Bryan Ward. LOW WEEKLY RATES CRATER HOTEL Acron From Craterian Theatre Phone 41 74 I DOUBLE."".$7.30 to $12 gnaw Simmons Inner H Spring Mettreiiei Free n ci..n.... r-1 - n i 3 OUR GREATEST AIM : . : Is to be helpful to til who enqage us We try to satisfy all by the manner in which every detail Is handled. LADY ATTENDANT PERL FUNERAL HOME John A. ft Frank Perl Ambulance Service PHONE 267S DOES YOUR CAR SOUND DIFFERENT LATELY? TAKE IT TO HUMPHREY PROMPT SERVICE ON CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DE SOTO PARTS and REPAIR II III Ullla 33 S. Riverside "Save Your Car Sunday, June 11, 1944 LT. DON GILLESPIE L Lt. (ig) Donald Ray Gillespie, U. S. N. R., son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Gillespie of 1313 E. Main street, was recently awarded the Air Medal, according to informa tion received by his parents. A graduate of Medford senior high school, Gillespie attended Ore gon State college before enlist ing In the navy in 1941. The award, presented in the name of the president of the United States by Admiral C. W. Nimitz, was given: "For meritorious' achievement in the line of his profession as a pilot of a bombing squadron during air operations against Tarawa, Gilbert islands, on Sept. 18, 1943; Wake Island, on Oct. 9 and 6, 1943; Mille, Marshall Islands, on Nov. 19 and 22, 1943, and against Kwajaleln, Marshall islands, on Dec. 4, 1943. He flew on two separate dive bombing attacks against Tarawa and on two against Wake. At Mille, he flew through intense anti-aircraft fire and enemy fighter op position to dive bomb a light cruiser. He obtained a direct hit near the bridge, badly damaging the ship. His courage, aggressive ness and disregard for his own safety were in keeping with the highest standards and traditions of the naval service." L AT 2 P.M. Funeral services for Ellsworth George Roberts, 77, who passed away in a local hospital last Wednesday, will be held at Perl Funeral Home Monday at 2 p. m. Rev. D. E. Millard will officiate, and Interment will be in Central Point cemetery. Born near Dunlap, Iowa, Feb. 1, 1867, the deceased was the old est son of George C. and Emma J. Roberts. When a small lad, Roberts moved with his parents to California, and when he was 21 years of age the family moved to Southern Oregon, where he spent the remainder of his life living in or near Medford. ' Roberts was united In mar riage to Lcona Montgomery on Sept. 1, 1905. One child was born to this union, Chester Lee Roberts, now in the army. In addition to his widow and son, Roberts is survived hy a daughter-in-law, two grandsons, Richard and James; a sister, Mrs. Lulu Van Wcgen; brother-in-law, Ellis E. Gall, and niece, Mrs. Nellie Randies, all of Ash land. For the past three years Rob erts had looked after the horses for, the Sheriff's Posse, and mem bers of the group will act as pallbearers and attend the fu neral services in a body. What the Girl Scouts Are Doing Two sessions of day-eamplng have been enjoyed thus far by approximately 120 girls. The campers are divided into units, according to their school grade, and here they are a family unto themselves. The camp activities have an international flavor, the Rlrls concentrating on the cul tural background of the various peoples. Outdoor cookery is get ting to be a favorite sport with the older girls even though many continue to forget a plate, a cup, and a knife, fork and spoon. Registrations for Cnmp Mc Loughlin (at Lake o'Woods) arc coming in a steady stream. Girls from 10 to 18 years of age are Invited to register. While day camp is In session the Girl Scout office will be open only In the mornings on Tuesday, Wednes day and Thursday of each week, from 10 to 12 o'clock. Calling all Senior Scouts! If you are willing to help at the day nursery and they nerd your help so very much will you please call Mrs. Ethel Ten nant. The French Academy, com prised of forty members, or the "Immortals", was founded by Cardinal Richelieu. I III . Dial 4980 for Your Country" OBITUARY SARAH BIRDSALL Mrs. Sarah Birdsall, Rt. 4, Medford, passed away In Med ford late Friday evening at the age of 85. She had been ill but a few days. Arrangements are In care of Conger-Morris chapel. MRS. ANNA J. DORN Services were held in the Conger-Morris Chapel ' Friday afternoon for Mrs. Anna J. Dorn, who passed away at her home in Jacksonville, Tuesday, with the Rev. L. H. Mitchel- more officiating. Interment was in Logtown cemetery.. She is survived by five chil dren, David T. Dorn, Jackson ville; Fred Dorn, Applegate; Ernest Dorn, Arrowhead Lake, Calif; Mrs. William Lowden, Talent and Mrs. Laura Wheeler, San Francisco. There were also five grandchildren, Mrs. Zola Ramsey and Mrs. Viola Low den, Ashland; Cpl. Ivan A. Low den, New Orleans; William Dorn, Portland, and Connie Lee Dorn, Arrowhead Lake, Calif. There were also four great grandchildren. WILLIAM M. GREEN Services for William M. Green, who passed away in Gold Hill Thursday evening, will be held at the graveside in Rock Point cemetery at 2 p. m. Monday. Arrangements are in care of Conger-Morris chapel. He was born in Sturgis, S.D. Aug. 31, 1878. For the past 21 years he had made his home around Gold Hill. Besides his wife, Mrs. Nellie Green, he leaves three brothers and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Linn, Wyom ing, Mrs. Maude Williams, Van couver, Wn., Mrs. Anna Hoyl am, Merlin, Oregon, and Mrs. Lizzie Potter, Portland, John Green, Kelso, Wn., Andrew Green, Vancouver, Wn., and Frank Green, Wyoming. ARTHUR C. NICHOLSON Funeral services were held in Stockton, Calif., recently, for Arthur C. Nicholson, 77, who died in that city May 5, ac cording to word received here Friday. Nicholson was, born in Newton, Iowa.- Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Georgia F. Nicholson; chil dren, Mrs. Lester Reukema of Berkely, Mrs. Boyd Mitchell of Lodi and Joseph S. Nicholson of Elk Grove; nephews, Russell and March Wilson of Medford, Irvin Wilson of Astoria, Ore., and Mrs. Everett Cannon and Mrs. Oscar Madsen of Portland. LEAVE FOR ARMY Leaving Medford Friday night for induction into the army at Ft. Lewis, Wash., was a giuup of 40 Jackson county men, it was announced Saturday by Se lective Service Board No. 2. The men had previously qualified for military service through pre induction physical examinations. Included in the group were: Aubrey Clay Miles, Franklin Allen Elrod Jr., Merle Elvin Jones, Herbert Merle Brainard, Alvia Oakley Ruland Smith, Glen Rlgnhart Wood, Calvin Earl Sargent, William F. Spring er, Richard C, von der Hellen, Ansel Clifton Conley, Stanley Edward Jantzcr, Marvin Wil liam Betts, Cleo Amos Knightcn, Burnell Hatch, Clinton Fredrick Ayers, Clifford Bromley, Walter B'rank Smith, Wayne Leslie Knapp, William Marshall Brin gle, Cecil Everett Rodgers, John Franklin Zlmmcrlee, Edward Dale Walls, Harry Raymond Blaine, Glen Dale Ross, Cleo Calvin Stringer, Clarence James Sinclair, John T. Ross Jr., Wayne Herbert Jackson. Ray DoWalt Ellison, Dale Norman Planer, James Gray Watson, Winfleld Alexander Roberson, Keith Al bert Brlstlln, Donald B. Freden burg, Russell Ray Moe, Kendall Lou Middleton, Calvin Ernest Roberts, Michael Edward Sny der, and Basil Francis Zimmer lec. URGE HOME VACATIONS Washington, June 10 (U.R Mayors of leading cities today were urged to promote "at home vacation" plans In order to keep transportation facilities in readi ness for fluctuating demands of the war effort. Mr. Edward Peter man of the DOREMUS RUG & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING CO. KLAMATH FALLS WILL BE III MEDFORD MONDAY, JUNE 12-17 Dependable rug and upholstery work , . , thorough and complete fumigating lervica For An Appointment Call MEDFORD CLEANERS 20 South Central STATE, SOUTHERN ELECT OFFICERS Thirty-four members of the Oregon State Janitors' Associa tion and Southern Oregon Jani tors' Association gathered in Medford Friday and Saturday for a joint conference and elec tion of officers for the coming year. Of the 34 registrants, six were from Eugene, one from Le banon and the remainder from sections of Southern Oregon. A; T. Osborne of Eugene, president of the State Associa tion this year, presided over the election meeting of that group. Elected to office for the ensuing term were M. F. Drake, Grants Pass, president; Guy Da vis, Medford, vice president, and V. E. Rush, Medford, secretary treasurer. Eugene was chosen as site for next year's meeting. The Southern Oregon Jani tors' Association will be headed next year by W. B. Hickman of Medford as president; Guy Davis, Medford, vice president; and V. E. Rush, Medford, secretary-treasurer. During the two-day confer ence E. H. Hedrick, L. B. May field, D. L. Flynn, and James Moore of Medford, and M. B. Winslow of Grants Pass ad dressed the groups. LT. APPLEGATE IS El Second Lt. Donald W. Apple gate, 27, is a prisoner of war in Germany according to a mes sage received from the war de partment Friday morning by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Applegate, 326 North Holly street. He had been reported missing after a flight over Hun gary April 13. Lt. Applegate is a bomber pilot. The message stated that word of Lt. Applegate being taken prisoner came through the Red Cross and that additional infor mation would follow soon. . E PROWLER ACTIVE Second report within two days of a prowler at large in the Da kota street district came Friday night when city police were called at 10:19 p. m. to Inves tigate a report of a prowler in the 800 block. Policemen found no trace of the alleged prowler, wno wls described as young, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches tall, and weighing about 145 pounds. Ed Kirtlcy of 621 Dakota street had reported Thursday morning at the police station that a prowler had been in the neighborhood Wednesday night. E BOY TRAIL HOI Mrs. Jenny Hutchinson, 52? West Tenth street, reports the sale of her home near Trail to Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Williams of Hayward, Calif. The home is a mile above Trail on the Rogue river. Mrs. Hutchinson lived there for many years, but re cently has resided in Medford. The Williams have taken pos session of the property and have told Mrs. Hutchinson that they are delighted with Oregon. DESTROYER BUILDING Los Angeles, June 10 (U.R) The destroyer U. S. Robert K. Huntington, named for a naval hero and former student of Pasa dena Junior college, is now un der construction in a west coast shipyard, Mayor Fletcher Bow- ron announced today. PHONE 2696 CLOSING GRATES Allied Headquarters, Algiers, June 10 (U.R) The border be tween French and Spanish Mor occo was ordered closed at mid night tonight to all except American, British, Soviet and French diplomats in a swift sur prise move far-reaching in its implications. (Informed circles in London declared the action was a "mas terful stroke in th war of nerves" in view of Axis jitters over the possibility of further Allied landings on the contin ent in the Mediterranean area.) The closing out off the flow of correspondence in coded mes sages and stopped "until furth er notice" the transmission of letters in sealed pouches be tween diplomatic and consular representatives of neutral coun tries. The Allied move supplement ed diplomatic maneuvers re cently when American and British pressure forced Spain to oust Axis diplomats and agents from Tangiers in return for trade concessions. (The border closing was viewed as especially significant in the war of nerves by London sources in view of a complaint by the German Transocean agency Saturday that the Nazis could throw the Allies out of Normandy quickly if they were not committed to protect the periphery of Europe against the possibility of other landings.) WEATHER BETTER, London, June 10 (U.R) Weather conditions over' the channel coast and the invasion beathheads were improving to night after a day of alternate cloudy and clear weather. The sky was slightly overcast at dusk, but the clouds were and a light northeasterly wind, increasing slightly at nightfall, was coming offshore, leaving the sea calm on the British side and a trifle more disturbed on the French side. STILL SWINGING Boston (U.R) Coach Hugh Duffy of the Boston Red Sox, who 50 years ago set an all time batting mark of .438, thinks that players today are too soft. "Hot water shower baths, trainers, rub-downs we never had any of them in 1894. We eut rid of our aches and pains by standing right up to the plate and swinging at any thing in sight." HEADS P.T.A. Wichita, Kan. (U.R) In these times, it was bound to happenl A man was elected president of the Parent-Teacher Association at Franklin school here recent ly. He is S. G. Thurman only man in the city ever to hold the office. Mrs. H. D. Fugate, pres ident of the PTA council, says she knows of only one other man in the state to be a PTA president. "PUT OFF" TRAIN Sanbornvlllc, N. H. (U.R) A stowaway mouse was discov ered on a Boston-bound train of the Boston & Maine railroad here. The mouse had hid in a conductor's cap Just before the train left North Conway. Not until the train arrived here did the conductor discover stowaway and eject him. the I (B(Q)(Q)HD GOOD PAY VACATION WITH PAY BONUS PAID JAN. 1st An Ideal Place To Work See Mr. Atwell, Shop Foreman GRATER LAKE MOTORS Sixth and Ivy. p(,on0 2297 LOCAL and In Navy Ira Vernon Orr of Medford was inducted into the navy at Portland June 7, ac cording to information released Saturday by local Selective Service Board No. 1. Court Here Cpl. John Court arrived in Medford yesterday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Court, 146 South Ivy street. Cpl. Court has been sta tioned at Ft. Meyers, Fla. ' Home In Month Lee Bishop, 1100 East Main street, is expect ed home from Emanuel hospital, Portland, in about a month. Mr. Bishop is reported making good recovery from a recent operation. To Hold Dinner Members of the Loval Workers class of the First Christian church are hold ing a pot-luck dinner in fellow ship hall of the church today following the morning service nf 1, phuh Mpmhprs of the class, their friends and families I are most cordially invited to attend the dinner, Department Out Medfordjs fire department made two runs Saturday afternoon to extin guish grass fires. The first was at 12:06 p. m. when a fire was reported at 27 Washington street, and the second was re-' ported at 2:52 p. m. and wasj in the 900 block on Murray street. . Returns To Farragut Gerald Huffman, seaman second class, left Friday night for Farragut, Idaho, after spending a two weeks leave here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Huffman on Pennsylvania" ave nue. Huffman has Just com pleted navy "boot" camp train ing. Before entering the navy he was a student at Medford high school and was employed by Safeway stores. Gets Call Floyd House, trans mission man for the local tele phone office for several years and who enlisted in the navy some time ago, has received a call to report for service this month. House enlisted as a chief electrician's mate in the U. S. naval reserve. He leaves here nation training, brief advanced training and then expects to leave for foreign duty. Mrs House will remain here for the present. Their son, Norman ex pects to enter the navy in the near future. ... Plan Evening Meet The Phoe nix Red Cross unit will hold an evening session tomorrow night at the Presbyterian church be tween the hours of 7 and 9 p. m. The unit, which makes surgical dressings, is anxious to increase its production and hopes that those unable to attend on Thurs days will take advantage of the evening work session. Husbands are welcome. Women are asked to wear clean house dresses and to bring a head covering. The evening sessions will continue If enough workers are inter ested. Cooler Commissioned Avia tion Cadet Royal D. Cooley, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Cooley of 648 Palm street, was com missioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces on June 10 at Carlsbad Army Air Field, New Mexico, according to a release from the field. Cooley completed bombardier training at the field, and now becomes one of the new "triple threat men" airmen who have completed instruction in dead reckoning navigation and aerial gunnery in addition to the regular bombardiering course. Cooley is a former student at Oregon Slate College. PERSONAL Officer Here Lt. (Jg) Robert W. Murphy is in Medford to visit his mother, Mrs. Clarence Earl, 217 Portland avenue. Lt. Mur phy has been in the South Pa cific for the past two years. He will remain in Medford until June 22. ... , In Medford Seely V. Hall, regional vice president of Unit ed Air Lines, arrived in Medford Friday from San Francisco with his mother, Mrs. Court Hall. Mrs. Hall, who has been living recently in San Francisco, is returning to her home here at 315 S. Central avenue. Her son left again Saturday for Seattle and Chicago. BIRTHS DOW To 'Mr. and Mrs. M. M., Rt. 2, Box 231, June 10, 1944, girl, 7 lbs., at Osteopathic Clinic. VINEZE To Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Jacksonville Star Rt., Box 51, June 10, 1944, a girl, 7 pounds, at Community hospital. BOBDETT To Mr. and Mrs. James, 1824 N. Riverside, June 8, 1944, a girl, 6 pounds, at Com munity hospital. BYERS To Mr. and Mrs. Hen ry, 1115 E. Main, June 8, 1944, a girl, 8 pounds, at Community hospital. FIVE QUICK WAYS Chicago (U.R) The Chicago Motor Club listed five quick ways of committing "involun tary suicide": Jaywalking, step ping into the street from be tween parked cars, walking againsts red traffic lights, run ning across streets diagonally and wearing dark clothing when on the streets at night. Pvt. James Louis (Jimmy) Bivins, heavyweight world title claimant, now is doing his train ing at Keesler Field, Miss., Army Air Force Training Command station. ON FATHER'S DAY Give the greatest Gift of all WAR BONDS This year there's one best way of paying homage to Dad and all that he stands for in this great country of ours That is by making his gift some VC'ar Bonds. Each one will help bring to pass the very things closest to Dad's heart peace and Victory an America strengthened in its ideals of liberty and freedom. If you're flush enough to go in for two-part gifts may we suggest the Saturday Evening Post featured Arrow Bonair Ensembles. The shirt $2.24 is a cool, open weave beauty. Comes in white and airy pastel colors, has harmonizing tics $1, shorts $1.25 and handkerchiefs 35c and 50c. Other Gift suggestions For Father's Day Colored Pocket Handkerchiefs 35c and "?0c Interwoven Holeproof Hose 45c 65c $1.00 Famous Jantzen Swim Trunks $2.95 $3.95 Fine Leather Bill Folds at $2 50 to $7.50 Genuine McGregor Sweaters $3.95 to $6.95 Spun-Ray Sport Shirts for Dad at $2.95 Hickok Sport Jewelry for Men $1.50 to $4 Fine Initial Handkerchiefs For Him 65c All Elastic Suspenders for Men $1.50 STORE FOR MEN NEXT NAMED FLAG DAY Salem, Ore., June 10 (U.R) Gov. Earl Snell today designat ed June 14 as Flag Day and tha week from June 11 to 18 as Flag Week.. June 14 is the 167th anniver. sary of the adoption of the first national flag by the continental congress. Seiner Tegs need frequent laundering and. if the job is done at home, there's little time for enjoyment of the family and weeding the Victory Garden, Why not have YOUR summertime wash day worries taken over by us? It's so economical and convenient allows more time for good livingl BUY WAR BONDS 70'