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Fall Of Berlin To Russians Third Time Within 189 Years By Henry Shapiro United Press Staff Correspondent Moscow, April 24 U.PJ His tory was repeating itself for the third time in 189 years today as the Russians stormed toward the heart of blazing Berlin. Three times the Russians have taken Berlin 1756, 1813 and now, 1945. The eight-day battle for Berlin which began on Feb. 13, 1813, was very much like today's spec tacular struggle for the German capital, Cossacks Ride In Then, as today, Cossacks stormed toward the Alexander platz, fur caps tilted atop their heads, capes flowing behind MMLmmt MEAT SAUCE WITH THE tang! yoiNTsr PARTS and SERVICE for all makea at WASI1KRS and REFRIGERATORS YOUNGER'S APPLIANCE SERVICE CO. 31 N. Bartlett Phone 2419 them, their sabres waving wild ly. Then they rode horses, but today of course they were mo torized. The commanding general of the Russians who took Berlin in 1813, Gen. Chernishev, wrote a report which reads almost like today's news dispatches. "Our advance units took Char lottenburg and the Potsdam highway," Chernishev wrote to his commander-in-chief. Field Marshal Kutuzov, "Enemy cav alry striking from Berlin at tacking us. Having crushed them we slashed toward the city on their backs and pursued them as far as Alexanderplatz, where massed Infantry met us with hailfire. "At the same time the enemy riflemen from windows, bal conies, gateways and barracks hailed bullets while artillery mowed down our gallant Cos- (Today's reports told of just such violent street fighting and of how massed anti-aircraft guns and anti-tank pieces battled the onrushing red tanks.) Germans Retreat "A strong enemy column com ing from Prenzlauer gate defiled behind walls, but retreated in the face of our rapid fire. We battled an hour and three-quarters, haulting only at the river whose wooden bridges had been blown up with only a stone bridge defended by a six-gun battery. . . "Inspired by the example of our leaders, our troops attacked the enemy column four times. rotH it. and riushed it as far as Alexanderplatz." (Today again me i,usatM were pushing the Germans back to Alexanderplatz.) The report concluded, "Feb ruary 22d his imperial majesty's banners were fluttering over Berlin." Approximately 1,700,000 of the country's 3,100,000 state and local government employees were members of retirement sys tems in 1944, the Public Admin istration Clearing House reports. Yes, 12,000 crippled children who with your help could live more cheerfully and happily, await your answer H $ 4,"" ;-i . V iaiH..r: ..... at Hospital attendants were deeply moved when this little girl was first admitted for medical care. But their looks brightened when the child responded to treatment now healthy child. Attend the Crippled Children's BENEFIT SHOW HOLLY THEATRE Thursday, April 26th At 8 p. m. Doors Open 7:30 31 - HOURS -3i GALA ENTERTAINMENT ON STAGE and SCREEN MEDFORD'S, MOST IMPORTANT ENTERTAINMENT EVENT! This Ad Through Courtesy of Bakers of BREAD and CAKES Blasting Way ThrouqlTjap Mine Field iy mtvn iihhi ii ill ji V ess a. AifrAL tAcme Telephotol Tanks and Infantrymen of a D. S. 10th Army Division blast way through a mine field on Okinawa as Jap machine-gunners keep troops crouching behind the tanks. The mines are detonated by lead tank firing ahead with Its cannon makltw a safe Dath for those that follow, U. 8. Army photo. Small Businessman Nation's Bulwark Says Loan Manager St. Louis, April 24 (U.PJ John W. Snyder, St. Louis banker, in his first public utter ance since his appointment as federal loan administrator, to day praised the small business man as "the bulwark of our country." Appearing as an unexpected guest of honor at a luncheon meeting sponsored by the small business committee of the cham ber of commerce, Snyder said the small business man must be given an "opportunity to play his part in getting us back on the road to happiness and pros perity when the war is over." "As you know," he said, "small business is very close to my heart. We have over 2.000, 000 businesses in this country and the word 'small' loses its effect." Prospect Prospect, April 24 Mrs. Richard Ditsworth and sons. Norman and Wayne, spent four days over the week-end visiting her hunband's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tucker at Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Morris and baby son, and Clarence Morris spent the last week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Morris in Grants Pass. Mr. and Mrs, Marion Carter and sons, Frank and David, left April 19, to spend two days at coast points. They were accom panied as far as Crescent City by Mr. Carter's mother, Mrs. George Carter, who will visit relatives there. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Grieve took the former's mother, Mrs. Mary E. Grieve, to the Com munity hospital at Medford, April 10, as she was suffering with a toe infection. Delegates from the local as sociation to the P.-T.A. conven tion at Ashland were Mrs. Frank Salter, Mrs. A. J. Edler, and Mrs. Everett Shafer. The two former women are ex-presidents of Prospect P.-T.A. Joe Beck returned here from a Medford hospital, April 19, and reports that his injured hand is healing nicely. Wallace Neece of Gilchrist has taken the job as saw-filer for the Ross & Cushing Lbr. Co., and is staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs Elmer Clem ens. Mrs. G. E. Turpin of Medford. left for her home April 18, after visiting Mrs. Velma Rogers for several days. Mrs. Richard Tubman and Mrs. Maurice E. Scheel and son Jimmy were luncheon guests of Mrs. Otis Foiles at Butte Falls, April 18. Mrs. Stanford Pearson was taken to the Community hos pital 'at Medford April 18, for medical treatment Gold Hill Gold Hill, April 24 Ton! Z. Smith was pleasantly sur prised on Thursday evening when his daughters, Mrs. Paul Johnson and family and Mrs. George Brown and family of Medford came to help him cele brate his birthday and wedding anniversary. Terry Clement, Sic, is home on leave, visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Clement and sister Patty. Mr. and Mrs. Delos Walker and daughter, Dixie Lee, went to Portland Sunday, where Mr. Walker will take his physical exam. The Reynolds family have moved back to Gold Hill from Ashland where they lived for several weeks. The Bert Kenyon family moved to Medford this week, having sold their place to Mr. and Mrs. Vermilyea, of Calif. On Wednesday evening the Degree Staff of Amethyst Rc bekah lodge No. 97 practiced for initiation which will be Wed nesday evening, May 2. Mrs. Effie Wyatt is chairman of the entertainment committee for that evening. Mrs. Ada Dusenberry's side was ahead in the contest. There were 44 members present and Mrs. Thelma Bell and com mittee provided the entertain ment. Mrs. Mel Davis of Oakland. Oregon, visited over the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cook. Mrs. Sybil Mills of Portland, Oregon., visited over the week end with her mother, Mrs. Mil lie Walker, who has been ill, but is much' improved. Mrs. Barton of San Francisco, is here visiting friends. Mrs. Dee Bachman and daugh ter, Doris, of Lowell, Ore., for moriv nf this vicinity, visited with the William Puhl, and Ray Shunterman families ana mn?r friends last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Kesterson of Klamath Falls visited over the weekand with Mrs. Kester son's mother, Mrs. William Puhl. Mr. Pffnrl Walker of Seattle, Wash., is here visiting Mrs. Lucy Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newnham and family and Mr. and Mrs. Fitch Snyder visited April 15 with Mr. and Mrs. Veltie Biles i nf Sums Vallev where they were entertained in honor -4 ftT CntrJac'l MrttlHflV. UI 1113. o v. Mrs. Creighton Thompson and baby daughter lell inursaay iui Bend, Oregon, where she will visit her parents, rar. ana u Dave Winn. Hnusewives Warned Of Spring Chiselers Cleveland (U.R) The Cleve land Better Business Bureau this year placed local housewives on guard against "spring chislcrs" even before the first robin was spotted. The bureau warned against fly-by-night tree surgeons and lawn or garden experts who vic timize Victory gardeners by sales of bogus humus, a type of fertilizer, and of magic seeds that sprout fruit in a day or two. Ue Mill Tribune Want Ada. Look for the BLUE . GOOSE SIGN YOUR BRAKES ARE SAFE WHEN THEY'RE CHECKED fh r HERE! x '4 The National Brake Test Campaign is NOW UNDER WAY . . . and it it time NOW to have YOUR car's brakei carefully checked. Our experienced mechanici will check them for you and, if adjustment or relining ii needed they'll do the ob quickly and economically. For YOUR protection and the safety of ' fellow motorists, be sure that YOUR brakes pas the testl AMERICAN FRUIT GROWERS Blue P" Goose SE3(S)IP 213 South Fir Street New Well Drilled For Water Supply At Central Point Central Point, April 24 (U.R) A new well has been drilled in the vicinity of the water tower to supplement the Central Point water supply. At a depth of 224 feet, Robert Burns, well driller, struck water which indicated a strong flow into the well. It is estimated the wells now In op eration, if pumped to capacity, will supply adequate water, even during the summer peak, without having to depend on the old wells, which furnish hard water The city council met recently to hear reports about the new well and steps were taken to secure a large pump for the well. The pump will be con nected directly to the water mains. The two old shallow wells and their equipment will be retained at the present for stand-by service. Rogue River Rogue River, April 24 Charles Pritchett, 50, passed away at his home here April 15. Born in Helena, Mont, on Feb. 16, 1889, he had lived in Oregon 52 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Grants Pass, Rev, L. D. Hall officiating. Cre mation followed. Mrs. Mabel Wilson of Rose- burg called on her many friends here Thursday. Mrs. Morris Jones and two sons, Mrs. Edna Schults and small daughter of Central Point called on the ladies' uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs John Breed ing Sunday. H.E.C. of Live Oak Grange was host Thursday for a shower in honor of Mrs. lone Jones who received many beautiful gifts. About 40 people attended. Chas. Sanders of Grants Pass was a dinner guest Tuesday of Jim Whipple. Mr. and Mrs. I. Cooper from Mossourl arrived last week to spend the summer at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Tuesday, April 24, 1945 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE THHEE Mr, and Mrs. Homer Hart. Miss Joan Strahan is spending the summer at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strahan' at Ft. Klamath. Mr. and Mrs. A. Depuy have lumber on their lot on Cedar stree; and will soon erect a new house, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Shults of Midland, Ore., visited Mr. Shults' mother this week. They spent several days fishing at Gold Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Green and son of Wyoming are visiting Mr. Green's parents, and brother Jess and family. A new addition is being added to the front of the Girl Scout hall. The work is being done by the Orange men. ssr& e? l 500 ether MONARCH Foods-all just as Good I UNITED STILL MEANS "SERVICE" OIIICMIII -fx mMm mini rj0l&f&3:4)i21miKmi UI IIUCIItottT" -WllMIII Bust as we are with meeting wartime traffic de mands it'e always a pleaaure to serve you in any way we can. 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