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TEK MIDFOHD MXIL TBIBURB Sunday, Her. 12 1844 PIONEER LADY, 89, II Nancy Ellen Wilon, one of the oldest pioneers of Jackson county, passed away early Sat urday morning following a brief illness. Mrs. Wilson was born in Iowa September 12, 1855. When she was only two years old she crossed the plains with her parents. They settled near Scio, Ore. On July 18, 1871, she was married to Simpson Wilson at Linkville, Ore., or what is now known as Klamath Falls, Ore. To this union were born eight children, the . first daughter born to them was the first white girl to be born in Klamath county. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were the first white couple to be married in Linkville, or what later became Klamath Falls. - Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were among those that were "forted up" in Klamath county during the Modoc Indian war. During the Coolidge adminis tration a special bill was passed by the U. S. congress entitling Mr. and Mrs. Wilson to a spe cial pension. They being the only survivors of the Modoc In dian war that was not covered by any other pension. The bill was introduced to the congress by the late Senator McNary of Oregon. Mr Wilson preceded his wife in death January 2, 1929. Mrs. Wilson leaves to mourn her passing two sons, Thomas J. Wilson of Rogue River, and William W. Wilson of Grants Pass, Ore.: two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Balke of Willltts, Cal., and Mrs. Mary Foster of Central Point. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and one great- , great-grandchild.1 Funeral services will be held at the Perl funeral home, Tues- . day afternoon at 2 p. m. Rev. D. E. Millard will officiate and interment will be in the Cen tral Point cemetery. , , More than 2,000 blind work ers, employed in war plants, ac count for at least half million man-hours monthly in war pro duction. ' PARTS and SERVICE (et aU Makes of WASHERS and REFRIGERATORS rOUNGER'S APPUANCI SMVICI CO. 81 N. BartleM Phone 141t BEAR CREEK NEAR Supervisors and foremen hand ling Community Chest-War Fund solicitation at Holmes' Bear Creek orchards last week swel led the fund total to within a hair's breath of the final quota. Pledges reported from 183 em ployees and tho company con tribution aggregated a total of Just over $1800. 'This is one of the finest Jobs of group participation in the current campaign, and those in charge have reason to be proud of their work. We congratulate Harry and David Holmes and their fine co-workers," chest of ficials said in acknowledging the Bear Creek total as one of the largest received this year. "Fruit Row" contributed gen erously to the campaign, as was expected from the importance of that Industry to the commun ity, it was stated. Other large contributors from the fruit in dustry were Pinnacle Packing Co., Rogue River Orchards, American Fruit Growers, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. V. Carpenter, R. H. Parsons and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carpenter, each in the $500 or larger class. Solicitors responsible for fruit company contributions above named, were M. N. Hogan, Cole Holmes, Frank Perl and "Pete" Naumes, under "Majors" E. E. Kofoed and Bill Chrysler. While not officially closed be cause of a few delayed subscrip tions, the chest expects to reach its goal of nearly $40,000 with completion of assignments out standing. Final action of the bud get committee of the chest and announcement of division of funds is expected following the monthly meeting of chest direc tors, November 16. SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF INDIANS St. Paul, Minn., Nov. II U.R) The Minnesota supreme court held today that Indians who live on reservations as wards of the federal government have "an ancient and immemorial right to hunt and fish" regardless of state laws. , On May 22. 1943, Robert Jackson, 26, a Chippewa Indian living on the Leech lake Indian reservation, shot three part ridges on the reservation for his family's evening meal. He was arrested and convicted. Abiaham Bzowski was an early Polish theologian. PEACH PRUNING DUE THIS WEEK A series of peach pruning demonstrations have been sched uled throughout the county for the coming week, announces C. B. Cordy, assistant county agent. The peach acreage in the county has been increasing rather rapidly in recent years and the meetings are for the purpose of demonstrating mod ern pruning methods. This should assist growers in plan ning their pruning program. It may also be of value to some growers who in the past have hired their pruning done, but due to labor shortage expect to do their own work this year. The demonstrations have been scheduled as follows: Medford, Tuesday, November 14, at Brownie's place on the Old Cra ter Lake highway at the city limits; Ashland, Wednesday, at R. E. Pierson's, one mile south of the normal school on the new highway; Phoenix, Thursday, at T. V. Williams', one mile west of Phoenix on the comer of Cal houn road; Gold Hill, Friday, at Paul Thorne orchard, 34-mlle north of Rockpoint bridge on the Pacific highway. All meetings will start at 1:15 p. m. Trees of different ages will be pruned at each of the dem onstrations, so by attending any one of them, growers can see youijg and old trees pruned. The body of the man discov ered last Sunday in Rogue river by J. L; Jenkins,- 228 Haven street, has been identified - as that of Pvt. Charles R. Hall, ac cprding to County Coroner H. W, Conger. Identification, the coroner said, was aided by the man's dental, work. Pvt. Hall was a member of the 355th engineers and was re ported drowned on December 2, 1942, when that outfit was sta tioned at Camp White. His body was not recovered at the time. Coroner Conger has turned the body over to camp authori ties who, he said, have contact ed Hall's wife in Canton, O. Burial arrangements are pend ing word from her. The present United States navy has more than auu raiings. according to the navy bureau of personnel. mcnj pgrjp WANTTEHD FOR PACKING GIFT BOXES and BASKETS GET PAID TO LEARN All INTERESTING TRADE O Ladies . . , because the packing of gift boxes and baskets it easy and fast you can earn good wages at this interesting work. Our experienced Instructors will quickly show you how It Is done. Come out now , . . they are waiting to help , you. OMen and womon . . . work Is available . In other departments, affording the opportunity to earn Christmas money.' Our Own Convenient Bus Service Excellent Cafeteria Call In Person HOW Or Telephone 2161 Harry r David Holmes DEAR CREEK ORCHARDS OBITUARY INFANT MARSHALL Services for Carolyn Marshall, 7 weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Marshall 704 West 6th street, will be held in the Conger-Morris Chapel at 2 p. m. Monday with the Reverend W. A. Dawes officiating. Interment will be in the IOOF cemetery. E E Three mobile units of the War Emergency radio station partici pated in yesterday's Armistice day parade, as a practice mo bilization authorized by S. M. Tuttle, commander of local civil Ian defense, and Frank Hull, co ordinator of local civilian de fense. Dwight J. Albright, radio aid for Medford, directed the actual operation. . The emergency disaster facil ity is manned by local radio amateurs and other radio men under civilian defense, as a means of notifying authorities and aiding relief organization in any emergency disaster, through their, radio communication sys tem. The city of Medford pos sesses four units. Unit 8 was built by amateur radio operator, Howard Glascock; unit 6 was built by amateur radio operator, George R. Johnson; unit 2, a mobile unit, was donated by Copco. and unit 3, a mobile unit operated by Dwight Albright, belonged originally to the city. The War Emergency radio sta tion will remain organized for the duration, after which the amateur radio operators hope to return to their favorite hobby, that of amateur radio communications. Canadian Airman With War Record Is Local Visitor Flight Lt. Harold C. Hoover of the R.C.A.F. has arrived in Medford from England, where he spent two and one-half years serving with the air force as a bomber pilot. In August of 1943 he was awarded the distinguish ed flying cross and in August 1944 the bar to the DFC, having completed his 63 trips of activ ity over European targets. The citation covering award of the DFC to Lt. Hoover said that "this officer has completed many operational sortie's, several of which have been against the most heavily defended German targets, including Hamburg, Ber lin and the Ruhr valley.. He has secured some excellent photo graphs and has displayed great skill as a captain of aircraft." Flight Lt. Hoover is in Med' ford visiting his sister, Mrs. Rich ard Kaye of 724 West Second street and an aunt, Mrs. Walter Ray, 835 Pennsylvania avenue, Flight Lt. Hoover will return to his home at Weyburn, Saskatche' wan', before reporting to Ottawa Canada, for orders. USO Director On Visit Local Club Capt. Walter H. Squipp of the salvation Army and national program director of USO clubs operated under the supervision of the Salvation Army, is in Medford today visiting the Riv erside USO. He arrived this morning and this noon will have lunch at the center with mem bers of the operating committee of which George Frey 'is chair man. The program director" is tour ing the United States and will visit all USO clubs operated by tho Salvation Army. Y' CLUB OPE FOR TEENAGERS VISITED BY 1500 More than 1500 . Jackson county residents attended the opening of the "Y" Club on the second floor of the Masonic building Thursday afternoon and evening. This club, for 'teen age young people of the entire county, is to be open every day from 3:30 to 9 p. m. except Sunday, and on Satur day evening will be open until 10 p. m. Memberships are now being taken. At the open Mouse unursoay members of the board of direc tors - of the Y.M.G.A. were assisted by members of the Med ford Council of Church Women and members of the City Coun cil of Parent-Teacher associa tions. The former served re freshments, both afternoon and evening, and the latter decorat ed the rooms and arranged a program. The Junior high school chorus, directed by Mrs. Wil liam' McAllister, sang and stu dents from the Senior high school, directed by Miss Nansen, gave vocal and instrumental numbers. Twenty-five of Mrs. Eve Prentice's accordion band members, from different parts of the valley, played at inter vals throughout the evening. Members of the board yes terday expressed their deep ap preciation for the support of the various individuals and firms who aided with the open house. A number of new -members have been added to the Y.M. C.A. board and the member ship now is composed of Dr. B, R. Elliott, president; Mrs. Richard Payne, vice-president; Charles Newland, treasurer; I. E. Schuler, secretary; Ray Bak er, Mrs. Karl Brockhaus, Sam Colton, Ralph Cook, E. C. Corn, Robert Elder, Mrs. William H. Fluhrer, George Frey, Herb Grey, Paul Hanlin, the Rev. Harry W. Hansen, Lester Har ris. Other members are E. P. Leavitt, Anthony Manno, Clar ence Meeker, E. C. Niles, B. L, Nutting, Mrs. Dolph Phipps. Archie Pierce, Frank Redden. J. C. Tucker, the Rev. George K. Turney and Owen Walker. These directors will outline the policies of . the new club. which will in no way be die tated by the national organiza tion, it is stated. USO 'Pantry Shelf Will Start Today An innovation at the River side USO today will be the "pantry shelf" which will open at five o'clock this afternoon. A committee of Medford wo men, headed -by, Mrs. D. O. Frederick,- have provided quantity of . home prepared "snack" foods and these will be set out so the hungry GI may help himself to whatever looks best. It Is thought the "pantry shelf" will prove popular with men who remember the raids on family ice boxes and pan tries at home and will be con tinued each Sunday evening if possible. Watson Here Pvt. James Gray Watson has left for Camp Maxey, Tex., after spending 10 days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Watson, and sister, jane, who reside on route 1. Pvt. Watson completed his basic infantry training at Camp Wolters, October 21 and has been transferred to Camp Maxey. E FROM GRANT, 6-0 By United Press Week end prep school football featured a Roosevelt 6-0 triumph over Grant to capture the Port land championship and a 25-0 victory for Eugene high school over Salem High in the No-Name league. Other scores throughout the state were: Jefferson 47, Commerce 6. Washington 18, Lincoln 0. Benson 32, Franklin 6. Dayton 19, Willamina 13. Canby 12, Molalla 0. Toledo 46,. Newport 0. Nestucca 7, Sheridan 6. Vernonia 32, McMinnville 0. " Hood River 7, The Dalles 0. Columbia Prep 39, Seaside 0. Hillsboro 21, Beaverton 0. Gresham 70, Estacada 0. Milwaukie 38, Oregon City 0. Lebanon 13, University (Eu gene) 0. Cottage Grove 12, Springfield 8. Albany 12, Corvallis 6. Grants Pass 12, Rooseburg 0 Klamath Falls 13, Bend 6. MATCH The Gray Mask has requested Promoter Mack Lillard to match him with Bulldog Jackson for next Thursday night's wrestling card at Medford Armory. Jack son claims the Mask is a wrest ler named O'Toole from Colum bus, O., and he can identify him from a scar on the side of the face anfl on the bac. The Bull dog also claims to have beaten him two straight falls. Considerable bad blood exists between the Mask and Jackson. During last week's match with Piluso the Mask was heckled no end by Jackson and In the dres sing room following the match the two became engaged in hot arguments which nearly resulted In blows before Jackson was re moved from the dressing room. Others who will probably see action on the card are Pete Bel castro. Earl Malone, Ernie Piluso and Rowdy O'Doudy. POSTWAR MONEY i Portland, Ore., Nov. 11 U.R) The Oregon state game commis sion has almost completed a $1,- 000,000 postwar budget to put the program "back on its feet" after years of wartime restric tions on operations. . It was pointed out that hatch eries, game farms, egg-taking stations and other capital equip ment of the commission is seri ously run down because ma terials and labor have not been available, and the commission has also decided to release 800 Mongolian pheasant cocks from its Malheur county farm to be turned out In Umatilla county at the suggestion of Umatilla residents to help boost the game bird population in that area. New York, Nov. 11 U.R Racing settles down to a slow winter pace this week, with three major circuits ending their 1944'seasons, tjut several import ant renewals will be of sufficient interest to maintain a colorful pace. Dallas, Tex., Nov. 11 U.R A hard-driving Texas A. and M. College eleven relegated South ern Methodist University to the southwest conference cellar with a decisive 39-6 trouncing today, NDIANA BEATEN - BY GOPHERS, 19-14 Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 11 (U.R) Minnesota university's western conference vie tory drouth was broken today by an eleventh hour touchdown which beat Indiana, 19 to 14, in a stunning upset. - Two and a half minutes were left to play when Quarterback Kispert dashed the line from the one-yard stripe for the de ciding score, set up when Wayne Williams' 45-yard pass was batted into the hands of Schmitz, freshman end on the -Indiana 12. Healey, relief full back, in three plunges then took" the ball to the spot from which Kispert shoved across. Indiana, an odds-on favorite, led only once, and that briefly in the fourh quarter, against the surprising Gophers. ARMY SQUAD WINS ; Fresno, Cal., Nov. 11 (U.PJ Halfback Tex Southall, former freshman star at Baylor Univer sity, passed and powered his Minter Army Air Field mates to a 13-0 triumph over Fresno State college here today. ' NEVADA LOSES Reno, Nov. 11 IM! Fleet City's Bluejackets churned their way through a blinding snow storm here today to defeat Uni versity of Nevada, 19 to 2 for their sixth victory. Trinity Episcopal church, founded in 1849 in San Fran cisco, was the first of its denom- , ination on the Pacific coast. Stock Ranches Farms Country Homes Our Specialty THOMAS J. HIGHT Broker 200 Bally Theater Bids Dial 1391 rSv6KeHic ) (ojSK T SAY Kf CAPS" I Oil pSa I n7Vx The Guerenleed1 Lv) illIlivsJl 7 "P"f Circle" Rtc.p I LyA, VSSi aSaA w. li I with the Famous 1&uU2tt TREADWELDS are processed In O. K. 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