Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, October 31, 1944, Image 8

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Newspaper Page TextEIGHT MEDFOHD MAIL TRIBUNS Tuesday. Oct. 31, 1844 TO OF NOV. 7 BALLOT Heading the list of speakers who will discuss measures at the traditional election school of the Jackson County League of Wo men Voters being held this week will be the county's three legis lators and candidates, State Senator Earl T. Newbry, Frank Van Dyke and O. H. Bengtson. The school will be Thursday at the Riverside USO at 8 p. m. - All measures which will be on the November 7 ballot will be discussed pro and con by the various speakers. Speakers in ' addition to Newbry, Bengtson and Van Dyke will be E. H. Hed- rick,- Otto Frohnmayer, George Frey, Mrs. Elwood rieaoerg, rars. Leonard Caroenter and Mrs. Riohard Payne. Mrs. Justin Smith, president of the league, will act as moderator. "The complacency or indiffer ence of too large a proportion of the electorate is the greatest enemy of representative govern ment In the United States to day," Mrs. Smith states. "To aid in combating this lethergy, the league has made a tradition of the school each election year. and presents factual material on the ballot measures. A Cordial invitation is extended to any vot er to attend the school." , Senator Newbry is continuing Jn office. Van Dyke's term in the house of representatives is ex piring and he is a candidate for reelection and Bengston is the unopposed candidate for the of fice held by William McAllister before he went into the army. TRUCK UPSET Lafe Cronk, 69, of 809 Beatty street, was injured about 6 o'clock last night when a gravel truck he was driving over turned on the old Crater Lake highway. He was removed to Commun ity Hospital in the Perl ambul ance where it was found he was suffering from a lacerated ear and wrenched neck. He was unconscious for a short time but is progressing satisfactory to day, according to his attending physician. " " Cronk was at a loss to ex plain cause of the accident. GENJITHUR General Douglas MacArthur's Headquarters, Philippines, Oct. 81 (U.R) Gen. Douglas MacAr thur issued a statement today praising all commanders and ranks for their "determination, fortitude and courage" in the successful opening phase in the liberation of the Philippines. He said the invasion maneu vers had been conducted with such skill and tenacity of pur pose that the Japanese were not only outwitted, but the relative ly low American casualty rate was "unsurpassed In the history of war." YREKA FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. F. Stephenson of Central Point and Mrs. Ada Shef field of Medford were called to Yreka, Calif., last week by the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Horton, sister of the two women. She cassed away at her home in Yreka at tha age of 75 and funeral cervices were held Oct. 28 at the Turner Funeral ctiapel. Survivors In addition to Mrs. Stephenson and Mrs. Sheffield are a daughter, Mrs. Millie Eddy, county treasurer of Sis kiyou county, two other sisters, Mary Bramer of Etna and Mar garet Brown of Eureka, and two brothers, Henry Allen of Etna, and John Allen of San Francisco. Mrs. Horton was a native of Siskiyou county, having been born at McAdams Creek in 1869. Carnival At Shady Cove Nets Profits For School Funds Shady Cove, Oct. 31 'The Shady Cove carnival, sponsored by the Shady Cove P.-T. A., was termed a fins-success by Mrs. E. W. Segessman, chairman of the event. The carnival is expected to net over $150, which will go toward buying school play ground equipment and a movie projector. Mrs. Segessman wishes to thank everyone for their co operation,' and in particular the grade school children who han dled a subscription drive which netted $206. A party for the chil dren Is planned in the near future, Mrs. Segessman said. Mrs, Segessman announced that the Shady Cove district has contributed $116.50 to the Na tional War Chest fund. She was chairman of the Shady Cove drive. ROBERT LEE SCOTT IS SECOND LIEUTENANT Tort Bennlng, Ga. Robert Lea Scott of Medford, Ore., was commissioned a second lieuten ant In the army of the United States today upon successful completion of the officer candi date course at the infantry school at Fort Bennlng, Ga. Lieut. Scott Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Scott of 1112 Lexington street, Delano, Calif. The new lieutenant enlisted Into the army on September 16, 1940, and served with the 37th Group Hq. AAA, at Camp Haan, Calif., before going to officer candidate school four months ago. He held the rank of corporal before being commissioned. The new officer attended school at Central Point and Med ford, Ore. THE GRANGE Griffin Creek Grange The annual Sadie Hawkins party will be held by the Griffin Creek Grange Saturday, Nov. 4, Grangers and their friends in vited to attend. The party Is a costume affair. In charge of the party will be the ways and means committee, of which Roy LcVander is chairman. Election of officers will be held at the next regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7. i GAY '90s CASINO RAZED Redondo Beach, Cal. (U.R) The Redondo Casino, .ornate vestige of the gay '90s when this beach city was a gay Pacific coast resort, is being torn down for salvage. OPEN HOUSE DAY FOR DEMOCRATS It will be "open house day" at democratic headqquarters, 312 East Main street Wednesday, with the women holding the spotlight at a tea and reception from 2:30 until 5:30 and the men taking the lead at an eve ning rally at 7:30. The public is invited to attend both func tions. . A program of music Includ ing specialty numbers by the Eve Prentice Accordion band will be heard throughout the afternoon, according to Mrs. John Peter, county vice chair man, directing the affair. Committees assisting with the tea include: Mrs. Alanta Naff ziger, Mrs. Bernic'e M. Bolger, Mrs. Charles W. Reames, Mrs. Elwood Hedberg, Mrs. Dee V. Newton, Mrs. John Cox, Mrs. Edna Burbidge, Mrs. Rawles Moore, Mrs. Moore Hamilton, Mrs. Lewis Ulrlch, arrange ments; Mrs. Margaret Fabrick, Mrs. L. R. Saxbury,. Mrs. Syd Brown, Mrs. E. A. Moore, Mrs. E. E. Kelly, Mrs. D. D. Davis, Mrs. Frank DeSouza, Mrs. A. E. Reames, Mrs. Blanche Burk, Mrs. James Murray, Mrs. B. L. Hunter, Mrs. R. W. Broedlow, Mrs. Jack Walker, Miss Edith Jacobs, Mrs. George Daugherty, reception. County and state candidates will be heard at the evening meeting as well as reports by p r e c 1 n ct committeemen, and plans will be outlined for the remaining days of the campaign. TROOP 9 BOY SCOUTS IN COLORFUL COURT Troop 9 sponsored by the First Christian church held a colorful troop court Monday night, in the basement of the church. Glenn Yost, chairman of the troop committee, presided at the court. Scoutmaster Price Shafer pre sented tenderfoot pins to Ronald Adkins, Steve Crippen, Charles Hackett, Richard Miller and Kenyon Morehouse. Scout Glenn Yost, Jr., was presented with first class pin by his mother, Mrs. Glenn Yost, Sr. Assistant Scoutmaster Ernie Francis and Scout Executive Gordon D. Gilmore gave short talks to the troop concerning their advancement. An imrjres- sive candle light investiture cere mony had been worked out by the senior officers of the troop. Closing time lor Sunday Too bate to Classify 6:30 Saturday afternoon Please remember. P.-T. A. Activities Due to the fact that school will not be in session Thursday and Friday of this week because of the annual teachers' institute, the regular meeting of the Phoenix Parent-Teacher associa tion has been postponed. In stead of meeting Friday, Nov. 3, the association will '. meet Nov. 8. Gold Hill Gold Hill. Oct. 31 Dorothv Jones Crozler, graduate of Gold Hill High class '34, Is coming home to spend the winter With her mother, Ethel Caldwell, on Galls Creek. She has been in San Luis Obispo, Cal., with her husband until he went overseas. He is T, Sgt. E. J. Crozier, for merly stationed at Camp White. OLDEST SCRIBE Brldgton. Me.. Oct. 31 (U.R) Mrs. Julia M. Chadbourne, one of the oldest active newspaper women in the nation, celebrated her 90th birthday today. A re tired school teacher, Mrs. Chad bourne is North Brldgton corre spondent of the weekly Brldg ton iNewsv THAT WAS TOO MUCH Dedham, Mass. U.R) Mrs. Janet Clemonds, 27, of Canton said she tried to be patient with her husband but thought that pemg struck in the face with a cat was a little too much. The Judge agreed and granted her divorce petition. 16 DISEASE CASES LISTED FOR WEEK ' Sixteen cases of communicable diseases were listed on the re port of the county health officer, Dr. A. Erin Merkel, for the week ending Oct. 27. The last few re ports have shown an increase in the number of cases reported each week. The report shows one case of tuberculosis in the Griffin Creek district; four cases of pneumonia, one in Phoenix, one in Medford and two at Camp White; five cases of recurrent malaria, all at the camp; one case of chicken pox at Eagle Point; one case of septic sore throat at. Central Point and four cases of trench mouth,-all at Camp White. Subject Given For Evangelist Sermon At Baptist Church Dr. Russell M. Brougher, evangelist, who is holding meet ings every night this week at the First Baptist church, will preach tonight on "A Man's Curiosity, Is It Greater Than a .Woman s. ' He will also show moving pictures in connection with his sermon. ' Wednesday night, Dr. Brou gher will speak on either "What Happens When You Go to Hell" or "Girl Crazy or Long-Hairea Men and Bobbed Haired Wom en." He will show colored mov ing pictures of Sun Valley. . Monday night Dr. Brougher spoke on "If I were the Devil What Would I Do?" and he said In part "If I were the Devil, I would dress to suit my busi ness. I would go Into society and msm nim it mil 'Simple plle need notwrackandtortiireyoul with maddening itch, burn and irritation. . Stuirt'i Pyramid Suppositories bring M I quick, welcome relief. Their grand tnedi- r cation means reel eonuort, reduces strain, helps tighten relaxed membranes, gently J lubricates and softens. Protective, and M I anti-chaffirtg, to easy to use. Get genuine F ' Stuart's Pyramid Suppositories it your ft drug store without delay 60c and tl.20 1 on maker's money-back guarantee. A WANTED 50 USED CARS Medford' Largert Buyer Pays Highest Cash Price No Delays. "Ask the man who told one" HUMPHREY MOTORS USED CAR EXCHANGE 33 S. Riverside Dial 4980 when T got there I would forbid the name of Jesus Christ ever being mentioned. I would have all the qualities that Jesus had, but I would not recognize Him as my Saviour. I would get into the pulpit as many of these high er critics and modernistic preach ers as possible. BIRTHS LOYAN To Mr. and Mrs. G. Bernard, Rogue River, Oct. 30, 1944, a girl, nine pounds, at Sacred Heart hospital. BURT ToMr. and Mrs. Hugh, Rt. 3, Oct. 28, 1944, a girl, six and one-half pounds, at Sa cread Heart hospital. Warning to Horse Thieves Waseca, Minn. U.P.) Waseca county's Anti-Horse Thief so ciety, which was founded in 1864, still is going strong. It ac cepted 25 new members In the past year, and has $1,134 in the treasury. vrms even Sound Better bio somt 15 Pluiswotlt Drinks mixed with Canada Dry Water p.rkla out loud. "Pin-Point Car. BONATlON" insures livallnm and alp , . . to tha last sip, ill kk? am f- m iff Xy -2v DON BOLT, OF BRAZIL, INDIANA1 Will Appear In A FREE LECTURE WED. 8 P. M. MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM This distinguished traveler. Journalist and commentator will discuss "The Role oi the North American Conti nent" in the first of four lectures to be sponrored hare by the Medford Rotary Club. Be lure to hear his vital and timely message. . This announcement pub lished as public service by . IDAHO FISHING GOOD Boise, Idaho (U.R) S t a te Came Director James O. Beck reported more than 2,042,000 pounds of fish were taken by anglers from waters of the state during 1943. ETI Discussing "The Role of the North American Continent," Don Bolt of Brazil, Ind., tomorrow night will deliver the first of four lectures In a series beins sponsored by the Medford Ro tary club for residents of this area. Bolt will speak at the sen ior high school auditorium at 8 p. m. The speaker has traveled ex tensively both in Europe and in the Latin countries and is con sidered an authority on interna t i o n a 1 relations, particularly with regard to the Latin nations. He is a former newspaperman and has been a featured radio commentator. OBITUARY SARAH J. HALL Funeral services for Sarah J. Hall have been postponed until Wednesday at 2 p. m., the Rev. Harry Hansen will officiate and interment will be at Grants Pass. Perl Funeral Home is In charge of funeral arrangements. Ose Mall Tribune Want Ada. Somnn mEAi! tfgS"' aem wat ivit ear exmnERT jpiowwti dies Alameda, Cal., Oct 31 U.R) James S. Morrov;', Alameda, 95-year-old canning industry pi oneer who died three days ago, was buried here yesterday. ONARc' J J other MONARCH FOODS-ill lost as C SQMI WAT SVIST DAY . j 500 other MONARCH FOOPS-alliqlt as Ceoet mm SO. OREGON'S LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE V -44 o $499.5 Exclusive At Mann's New Rayon and Cotton Gloves for Winter Fabric Gloves are smart this seasonl These tn all of the costume shades are fashion leaders. Double woven cottons, rayons and chamoisette In the popular four-button and eight-button lengths. 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FABRICS & PATTERNS MAIH FLOOR inns Mttt ttmttmtitti its nti it" mi mm si n Htt i n tirttnti ttisn iei si msittnej Other Quilted Fabrics From $1.79 to $1.98 Yd. CABA Y.VATEB, DEPARTMENT STORE Entrances on Both Main St. & Central Ave.