Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, February 02, 1945, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextFOUR MEDFORD MAIL TMBUHS MUSIC LOVERS TO HEAR QUARTET IN T With the National Operatic auartet presenting the program, third concert oi the season of the Jackson County Civic Music association will be given Sunday, . Feb. 4, at the senior high school auditorium at 3 p. in. This will be the only afternoon concert oi the season. The quartet Is made up of Polyna Stoska, soprano; Wini fred Heidt, contralto; Gilbert Russell, tenor, artd Jess Walters, baritone. Leo Taubman Is plan' 1st and director for the group. Miss Stoska. Miss Heidt. and Mr. Walters are native Americans while Mr. Russell is English and u a bov sand as soloist with a boys choir in Westminster Ab- bev. It Is stated the group presents distinctive programs of the most henutiful quartets and duels in music artistry and that their concert season last yea received btgh praise from music critics in all parts of the nation. Livestock. Portland, Ore., Feb. a (UP) Live stock Cattle. IS; calvee. 10. Mostly a Sun-up market. Scattered aalea fully steady. Steera and heltera acarce. Week's topped iteera S10.90. Beit fed beltere 115.30. Cutter eowa today S7w S.50. Light bulla S8. Choice vealera SIS. Common gradei down to S10. Hoga, 100. Early aupply moetly feed er pisa and aowa. Good-choice 170-170-lb. barrowa a ad gUta laeklnr. aaUble to S1S.75: few Kwa wm $1. Large lot good-choice 60-lb. feeder pigi 118.25; heavier weight quotable to S15.S0. Sneep, 25. Steady but moetly nom - Inal. One lot good-choice 63-lb. wooled -lambe SIS. Fed carloada quotable to S1S.23-, good-choice ewea salable S6.S0 1M. San Itanclaco, Feb. t (UP) fUSQA) Uveetock Cattle, 128. Nom inal. FWe carl Juat unloaded. For week'a recelpta 1,100. Steera SOo high er; she-itock firm. Week'a top half car fed 1.180-lb. ateer 116.73. Bulk good eowa S12913. . Calvee, none, nomtauu. Hoga, 150. Nominal. Cotttnl prlee ml JllS.75 on good to choice ISA to 70 b. barrowa and gllta. Odd aowa S15. For week'a recelpta 1,150, very light Sheep, 165. Nominal. For week a re ceipt 1.850. Moetly SOo to SI higher. To laaah aia.80, Wooled ewea S3o. i Chicago, Feb. (UP) (WFA) tJvestock Hoga, e,000. Complete clearance; good and cholee 100 Iba. and up $14.75, ceiUag; lea-loo lbs. M M cS 14.75; aowa generally $14. CetUe, 3,000; calvee, 500. Receipts Mlnly eowa. Average choice Lisa. ZD. ateera 91B.50; fevf loada good to cholee $15.25 915.25: medium grade $13.25 914; beat heifers $15: eannera ad cutter eowa 11.29 9 SJOi moat keef eowa $9.50913. Sheep, 3,300. Bidding on good and Kolee fed wooled weatern lamba w.wwin.40: acattarea aalea nauve fo.su oown. Portland Produce , Portland. Feb, (UP) Wholeaale fjroduce aaarketa: Onlona Green flOe doien bunchee. Rhubard California sa.asaj3.SQ per se-le. box. tptnach Local $a anmm $ Chicago Wheat Chacago Feb. a-UP) Wheet! i Ctoen High Low Cloaa July 1 M 1.59 j w.ei.ai-it ei-eaia fi.oiie ai.aa 1.54 Spt nm i.54t n 1.34 Uuff 1.5411 U'. 1 S.HI i.ssii iji4it Wall Street NEW YORK, Feb. 2. U.R) Railroad shares assumed leader ship of the stock market today With ffutna rnnfflnff in H nnlnt. while Radio Corporation fur- msnea tne feature volume for an Individual Issue and made new high, and the utility average reached a new high since Au gust 25, 1937. . War and peace stocks vied for leadership. Rails. maltri Mm top-ranking war group , were active as a group. Allegheny Corp. common featured in turn over. Norfolk II Wtitum at I In high was up 6 points. Gains of 'point to g points were noted lit Union Pacific. Tevna Pa cific, Santa Fe, Nickel Plate pre ferred, Pere Marquette prefer red, Delawate & Hudson, Colo- Wanted! Men And Women Who Are Hard of Hearing Te make thla almple. do rlae hearing teat. If roe are Umoorarllj de.f.n.f, bothered br ringing bmtlnt baad notaea lue to hanlanad or oagiilatd waa ani aaanl, trr Iha Ourlna Home M.I hod ml that ao many aay haa enabled thtm to tear wall again. You nut haar battat attar making thla almnla homa teat or reu will gat your moner back at onea. .k abnnt Ourlna Ear Prop, tedar at WAINSCOTT'S PHARMACY 400 E. Main Phone 2440 LRNnsn wntRKFT m tmonr Vai LAiSIOOWNI DlSTILLUf Friday. Feb. S, 1141 rado Sc Southern Issues, and Chi cago It Northwestern preferred. Demand for the rails hinged on belief the roads will prosper In peace, as well as In war time since peace will bring sharply lower taxes for them. Today's closing prices on se lected stocks: American Tel. & Tel, .1804 Anaconda 31 '4 Chrysler 9H Curtiss Wright OW General Electric . , 88W , t4 , 61 Vi 24H 46Vi llOH General Motors ... Montgomery Ward Penn. R. R .. Phillips Petroleum J. C. Penney Radio 12 Southern Pacific ... Standard Oil of Cal. Texas Gulf Sulphur 40 . S84 Transamrrica ... United A Tcrafts U. S. Rubber 30 65 61V U. S. Stesl BELOW AVERAGE Snowfall for January In Cra ter Lake National Park Is the lightest In recent years accord' ing to E. P. Leavltt, park super intendent. A survey made the last week In January found a snow depth of 33.6 Inches on the official Annie Springs course aa compared to an average depth of 108.4 inches for a 20-year pe riod. Water content was 34.6 per cent. On the same date last year the snow measured 46.5 inches, with a water content of 30.7 per cent and In 1943 the average snow depth was 118.4 Inches with a water content of 34.40 per cent. A special snow measurement secured Jan. 6 showed an aver age depth of 41.2 inches with a water content of 32 per cent, higher than the figure taken later In the month, the superin tendent states. The measurements were taken by Acting Chief Ranger Clyde E. Gilbert of the park service and Robert Stevens of Medford. Snow Survey Teat la Scheduled for "Sno-Cat" Feb. 20 The Sno-Cat," developed by E. M. Tucker for snow travel, will be given a test In this area, February 20, Arch Work, in charge of Federal-State mow surveys, said today. The test will be made at a place, to be governed by snow conditions on the test date. Work reports he has operated the Sno-Cat in the California Sierras, and It shows promise of usefulness In snow survey work. Representatives of snow sur veys In Idaho and Utah, and agencies including the Oregon Light and Power company, U.S. army engineers, Fish and Wild life service, irrigation districts, and the federal forest service and federal park service will view the tests. GENEVIEVE M. SM ALLEY FUNERAL IN OAKLAND The remains of Mrs. Gene- veive M. Smalley, who passed away suddenly In a local hospi tal Sunday, were forwarded to Ocklnnd, Calif., by the Conger Morris Chapel Wednesday eve ning for services and interment there Saturday. GOLD HILL DANCE TO , HELP WAR ON POLIO Gold Hill, Feb. 2 A dance for the benefit of the Infantile Paralysis fund drive will be giv en at Gold Hill tomorrow night by the I. O. O F. lodge at the hall. Dancing will start at 8 p. m. with Sonny's orchestra playing. TO PENALIZE STRIKERS Washington, Feb. 2 U.R) The government will invoke prison penalties of the Smith- Connnlly anti-strike law against President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers and union members if any work stoppage occurs in the nine federally-operated bituminous mines dur ing negotiation of a new coal wage contract. It was learned today. Uae Mall Tribune Went Ads. I H4 ORAtN. NFUTWAt, 1l-tH!T8 MABVI Dl OBACI. MABYLANB ..,..i... .. ,i . ,-rJrW ' Vt 7r .,ttmM.'U.4'. sMaaMafcllsiasWWsWMaasWK . SKXERS SPROUT WINGS Diagraming plays In snow, Skyer basketball squad pauses on line be-, tween flights at Attuma Naval Air station. Athletes taking primary flight Instruction are from left Jack Newell, Glenns Terry, Jim Reese, Jack Kraft, Walker Lundberg, and Ralph Weiger. All except' Kraft Lieutenant JO. are aviation cadets. i t DREAMS COME, TRUE for these Yanks who dine In luxury at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York. At left, E3t. Martin Painkln, Brooklyn, N.Y., ranger who was wounded six times, looks on as actress Anne Baxter offers tempting bite to Sgt Reglnal White, Charleston, W. Va, 60-year-old fighter who! has flown 36 combat missions and 51 sorties. Daily Weather Report Forecast! Medford and vicinitv: Occasional light rain tonight and Saturday. igtuly cooler, Oreaon: Occasional light rain to night and Saturday. Slightly cooler. Local Data Temperature a year ago today: Highest 60, lowest 40 degrees. Total monthly precipitation .31 Inch. Kxce3S for the month 4 Inch, Totab precipitation since September 1944. 6.18 Inches. Deficiency for the season 1.48 inches. - rMUrdar 41, 4:30 today 60' Relative' numiditv at :30 n. m. tomorrow funrlse 8:39 a. m.. sunset 8:28 p. m ast 24 hours: Hiah Low Preo. Boise MHHHIHHHH..m 48 43 .19 cot ion ,.t.MH.M.WWH ov yniongo H Denver Eurena w.... Havre Los Angeles Mtiaiora New York urrtsni , Phoenix , Portland Reno Rosebure Salt Lake San Francisco Seattle Sookana Washington, D. C. Yakima 8. F. DAIRY PRICES San Francisco. Feb. 2 (IIP) Dairy market: Butter: 03 score 43. 03 arore 42V4, 90 icore 42H, 89 score 1T4. Cheese: Wholesale nrices loafs 27.9, triplets 27.2. Eggs: Large grade A 44V4, large grade B 40VS, medium grade A 41 tt, small grade A JfVl. FreiS and Ml flavored-o wonderful treat become they are Soblnlz'ed the remarkable new method that means better, fresher totoro chlpi-ot leading grocers. Ask for Blue tell ,hen you wont that grand potofq ftrroj 17 49 24 Z A 60 DO .08 21 10 Trace 58 31 60 45 .31 -ee-. 27 23 18 17 .04 63 44 .02 44 3fl .35 47 39 1.14 an at nt 11 . atv,.'-. 61 04 .41 04 41 1 31 .... ' ..... 39 28 J3i aiioijii u,ji -v -. I 1 t j.uJJ'BaaaajraaJ a-far ON BRIBE COUNT New York, Feb. 2 (IMS Five members of the Brooklyn College basketball team who ad mitted accepting a bribe to throw a game Against Akron Uni versity were expelled from the school today. The five players admitted re ceiving from Harvey Stemmer and Harry Rosen $1,000 of a promised $3,000 bribe to throw the Akron game. The game wasJ cancelled when the bribe was disclosed. Expulsion of the five players came as the Kings county (Brooklyn) grand Jury, which in dicted Stemmer and Rosen on a charge of conspiracy t defeat and defraud, began a general inquiry of basketball gambling. . DEATH FOR RAPIST Washington, Feb. J (U.R) A district court jury today found Marine Pfc. McFarland, of New Market, Tenn., guilty of murdering 18-year-old Doro thy Berrum "In the perpetration of rape" a verdict which car ries a mandatory death sen tence. mm Potato V. tV .' 0 THE GRANGE Griffin Creek Grange Members of Roxy Anne Grange will be, guests at the meeting of the Griffin Creek Grange Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 8:30 p. m. An entertaining program is being arranged by Myrtle Wil son. Women of the Griffin Creek Grange are asked to bring sand wiches for refreshments. LT. FRANK PRESTON REPORTED RECOVERING First Lt. Frank Carleton Pres ton, reported seriously wounded in action with the Third army In Europe last month, is in an army hospital and thought to be re covering according to word re ceived by Lt. Preston's father. tranH W. Preston of the Apple- gate. Additional news of the offi cer's condition was sent to his wife in Chicago, the message stating Lit. Preston had suffered a serious chest wound. Uae Mall tribune Wai.i Ada. PARTS and SERVICE for all Makes o WASHERS end REFRIGERATORS YOUNGER S APPLIANCE SERVICE CO. 31 N. Bertlett Phone 2419 mu Chips 1 OBITUARY WILLIAM G. THOMPSOW William George Thompson, a long time resident of Medford, passed away at a local hospital Friday morning. Mr. Thompson was born n Edina, Mo., on June 10, 1880. Funeral services will be an nounced by the Perl Funeral Home as soon as arrangements can be completed. A complete obituary will be published later. MELISSA ELLIOTT Melissa Lottie Elliott passed away Friday morning at local hospital. Mrs. Elliott was born In Yolo county, California, March 15, 1876. Her parents were among the early pioneers of that vi cinity. In 1898 she was married to Samuel Elliott at Oroville, Calif. She and n-jr husband came to Central Point about SS years ago. Mr Elliott leaves to mourn her passing, one son, John M. Elliott, living In Washington; daughter, Mrs. Mary E, Parker, Ppntml Point! a brother. John L. Norton, San Francisco, also six children and one great-granason. Mrs. Elliott has been a mem ber of the Federated Church of Central Point for a long time. Funeral services will be held at the Perl Funeral Home Mon day at 2 p. m. The Rev. Rolf Hansen nf the Federated Church of Central Point will officiate and interment will be in Jack sonville cemetery. Junior Red Crosa To Give Program For C. P. Grangers Junior Red Cross will give a program at the Central Point Grange hall at 8 p. m. tonight at the regular Grange meeting. ' Musical numbers by senior high students, Miss Dorothy Jean Farley, vocal soloist, and Miss Phillys Furry pianist will be followed by a twirling exhibi tion by Janet Jameson Wash ington Grade School. Mrs. Ro berta Bebb will be accompanist. Several children who worked at the shop will exhibit articles made for service men and Miss Vera Humphrey, Jackson Coun ty Junior Red Cross chairman, will speak on the scope of Jun ior Red Cross service in war and peace. JACNSONVILLE RANCHER RETURNS WEATHER BOX Charles Eek of Sterling "route, box 4, Jacksonville, today . re turned to the Medford meteorol ogy station a radiosonde box and the remnants of the balloon and chute to which it was attached. Eek found the box in woods jfw IIH810 AND BOnUO N j;,'" t, H V-ai" kL"V''t Oaeira. eri.a wae" ScUj Wkfivrv untk ; William Penn Gjwtu oft tke BiWuld : v f Blended Whlsltey, 86 proof. 65 grain neutral spirits, GOODERHAM i WORTS ITD. ai . IIM 1 SELF PROTECTION Soft draped plaid taffeta ehapeau is shielded from weather by par asol of self material. Smart creation for spring wardrobe Is fashioned by Lilly Dacha. near his borne where It had landed after the balloon burst. The equipment is used by the weather bureau in checking weather conditions. MRS. ELLENBURG BUYS HELEN'S BEAUTY SHOP Mrs. Nettle H. Ellenburg has announced purchase of Helen's Beauty Shop, 38 South Central avenue, from Mrs. Helen John Smith. The shop, which features all types of beauty service, is now under the personal manage ment of Mrs. Ellenburg. Mrs. Smith will remain as a member of the staff. am We hare that JUST RIGHT card or gift for that certain person HARD -TO -GET ITEMS O WHISK BROOMS...: 49c O COMB and BRUSH SETS FOR CHILDREN ..$1.19 O FITTED SHAVING KITS $3.00 Razor and 12 blades, unbreakable mirror, in genuine leather case. O NAIL BRUSHES O FEATHER WEIGHT STATIONERY O DIAPER LININGS 40 for 25c O RAZOR HONES 43c O LaCROSS NAIL FILE and COMB SET $1.00 TAYLOR'S mm DRUGS 323 E. MAIN O MEDFORD Our prices are the Fair Trade Minimum. We carry a full lint of Nationally Advertised Pharmaceuticals and Drug Sundries. 4'C The same business policies, operators and services will be retained under Mrs. EUenburg's ownership, it was announced. Included on the staff are Iona McMahan, Vera Andren and Dorothy Elliott. WASHING MACHINES REPAIRED Parts It Service on All Makei B & B Washer Shop 401 E. Main Phone 5302 IN STOCK NOW! READ? FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY f.o.b. Medford TRUCKS One Ton to Fort? Flv Tons HUMPHREY MOTORS 33 S. Riverside Dial 4980 FULL VITAMIN POTENCY The value of vitamin products dependt upon tbeir potency. Each lo.i of Squibb Vitamin Products is tested and stand ardized in the Squibb Bioe logical Laboratories. You get what you pay for. SAVE AT TAYLOR'S PENNY -WISE SGc and $1.