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Our Men and Women in the Nation's Service ARE HONORED BY GEN. DOOLITTLE England Among the 185,000 men and women of the Eighth Air Force congratulated today by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle, who assumed command of the Eighth in January, 1944, were several people from Medford. "I wish to extend my personal congratulations and my heart felt appreciation to evory one of you for the magnificent job you have done," Gen. Doolittle said in a message to all personnel. "Each of you," he continued, "May be proud of your part in the defeat of Germany. I am proud of you. The world Is proud of you. The Eighth Air Force was the world's mightiest strategic bomb ing force. Its personnel of 185,' 000 was the equivalent of 12 in fantry divisions, and it could send 21,000 airmen in 2,000 four engine bombers and 1,000 fight ers over Germany at one tune, a combat effort possible only through the support of tens of thousands of non-flying speci alists. Among personnel of the Eighth from Medford were: Second Lieut. Robert P. Barry, Jr., Star route, Box 61; Second Lieut. Dale E. McMullin, 304 South Central avenue; First Sgt. Marvin E. Collet; Staff Sgt. Jack E. Young, 329 N. Riverside; Staff Sgt. David Luman, Route 1; Staff Sergeant Robert L. Yo cum, Route 4, Box 51-B; Tech nical Sergeant William H. Mc Cart, 325 Vancouver; Sergeant Henry C. Betz, Route 4, Box 318 S.; Sergeant Chester L. Wilde 624 N. Bartlett street; Corporal George Clarence Gorgan, Route 1, Box 104; Corporal Clinton N. Shollenburg, 528 Mae street, Private First Class Charles E. Clark, Jr., 528 Pearl street; Pri vate First Class Estel C. Land- reth, Rt. 3; and Private First Class Jack L. Hamilton. who for the past three years has served in me army air forces will revert to inactive status on June 9, Brigadier General Oscar B. Abbott, Camp Beale command er, announced today. Lt. Jensen wm return to Ashland. TSot. Russell Graham An Eighth Air Force Bomber Station, England With a dis tinguished combat career of more than 30 missions to his credit, Technical Sergeant Rus sell B. Graham, 21 year old aerial engineer and top turret gunner on an 8th air force B-17 Floying Fortress, has- been awarded the fourth oak leaf cluster to the air medal for "meritorious achievement" dur ing bombing attacks on nazi mil itary and industrial installations and in cooperation with allied ground forces. Sgt. Graham is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Graham of Route 1, Box 547 of Medford, Oregon. A graduate of the Medford sen ior high school, he was a student before entering the army air forces In August, 1942. He re ceived his aerial gunner's train ing and wings at Las Vegas, Nevada, In May, 1944. HENRY KILBURN Aboard a U. S. Battleship Off Okinawa (Delayed) Henry B. Kilburn, seaman, first class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Kilburn, Central Point, Ore., fought aboard this floating fort ress as she threw steel at the Japanese on Okinawa in the week-long bombardment that cleared the beaches for invading troops. Kenneth Anthony Kenneth N. Anthony of 37 Quince street, Medford, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant at Camp Beale, Calif., where he 1 stationed at the army service forces personnel replacement de pot. Lt, George Jenien Camp Beale, Calif. 1st. Lt.j George R. Jensen of Ashland,1 SIc P. VINCENT Seaman first class, P. Vincent, USNR, has arrived at U. S. Naval Hospital, Astoria, for treatment after participating in the Treasury Island and Bou gainville campaigns as a member of a land-based air unit, the navy announced today. " Vincent is a graduate of Med ford high school and was a resi dent of Medford before entering the service 27 months ago. He has 16 months overseas duty. FLOYD JONES Aboard a U. S. Battleship Off Okinawa Floyd Jones, water tender, first class, whose father, Charles Jones, lives on Route 1, Central Point, Ore., is fighting aboard this veteran battleship which poured 1,500-pound shells onto Okinawa for six days to clear the way for troops taking part in the greatest amphibious landing of the Pacific war. CPL. JAMES FRY Hqs. Tenth Air Force in Bur ma Award of the distinguished flying cross to Cpl. James F. Fry, 118 Willamette avenue, Military Funeral7or Dog Hero" (Acm Telcphoto) While taps are played at Sawtelle Soldier Cemetery, Los Angeles, Edward P. Brown places honorable discharge paper on flag-draped grave ol "Blackout," his 5-year-old Doberman-Plnscher dog, who was put to death because he didn't respond to treatment for shell-shock and battle wounds Medford, Ore., has been an nounced by Maj. Gen. Howard C. Davidson, commanding gener al, 10th air force. A food dropper with a cargo resupply squadron of a 10th air force troop carrier group that operates against the Japs in the India-Burma theater. Col. Fry has 171 combat fly ing missions to his credit. RAYMOND MORTON U. S. Naval Air Station, Jack sonville, Fla. The navy's new insignia for enlisted naval air- crewmen, wings of silver and gold, was pinned this week on Raymond Allen Morton, 19, avi ation radioman third class, 10 West Jackson street, Medford, Ore., signaling his completion of intensive operational training at this station. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Morton, of the same address, the aviation radioman and aerial gunner was commended by his squadron commanding officer for his fine showing during op erational training which ended May 7, when he received his present petty officer rating. AC LELAND R. DRESSLER Aviation Cadet Leland Roy Dressier has Just completed his basic flying training at the Mer ced army air field, California He will now proceed to an army advanced flying school, where he will take the final steps to ward attainment of his silver pi lot wings. He is the son of Mrs. Jennie Irene Dressier, 1107 E. Main street. "1 ' TTOU'VE ' ADDED Yr. feTST) i JgjJ-Z- 1 Get Wm I I Today, thousands of Ford owners have their cars serviced according to the calendar instead of the speedometer. The reason is simple some cars are driven a lot, others are given but little mileage each month. Both, however, require regular servicing. Ford Protective Service is the best method we know to make sure cars get regular, sys tematic attention by expert mechanics. Regardless of car mileage, it provides an auto tnatic check-up avery 30 days. Let us show you how Ford Plot entire Service will make your car run better, last longer and cost you less to operate. See us today I I AVI OAS rial Clean, properly spaced spark plugs and a properly ad jutted distributor and carburetor save a good deal of gasoline. Rotating tirea stretches mileage. 1)1 FD CASS Buying or selling a used ear, you'll do better to do butioeas with us. Our stocks era hend-pirked, our pricee are right and our GUARANIEB assures lasting satisfaction. SAVi CA9 lift Proper lubrtcatfoo mfii Ion for Mf life and protection from cpttly rpir. VVho you com In for rhutu lubrictUCQ tet u ! rtfcU aa4 adjust bock abwrbtv. CRATER LAKE MOTORS SIXTH AND IVY STREETS PHONE 2297 A. J. Albert J. MacDonough, well known resident of Medford where he has spent the last 30 years, passed away Sunday in a Portland hospital where he went about one month ago. Mr. MacDonough was born at DuBuque, la., where he was married in 1910 to May Jordan Ftve years later they came to Medford. Mrs. MacDonaugh passed away here last August. Through the influence of Mr. and Mrs. MacDonough many families have come to Jackson county to make their home. Mr. MacDonough will be remember ed by hosts of friends as an ef ficient and obliging shoe sales man here for many years. He took active part in church and fraternal work with his vocal music ability. He was a mem ber of the local Masonic lodge and of the Scottish Rite bodies, He leaves one sister and two brothers, Mrs. Harold Frye of Medford and George and Frank MacDonough of DuBuque, la. funeral services will be held in the Conger-Morris chapel at 2 p. m. Friday with Dr. Louis C. Kirby officiating. The local Masonic lodge will assist In the service. Interment will be in Medford I.O.O.F. cemetery. SGT. WALDR0N HOME FROM NAZI PRISON Recently discharged SSgt. R. E. Waldron arrived in Medford May 25 after returning to the United States following his es cape from the German prison camp Stalag Luft 4. He and his wife reside on Route 1 where Waldron plans to make a career of farming. Waldron, who was an engineer gunner on a B-17. was interned by the Germans after being shot down during the third daylight raid over Berlin March 6, 1944. He was taken to Stalag Luft 6 but was removed to Stalag Luft 4 when the Germans were forced back by the Russian drive. He escaped in April and reached American lines April 17. Wald ron had served overseas since Dee. 25, 1943. NEW CRUISER Quincy, Mass., June 8 (U.R) The new U. S. heavy cruiser Ore gon City will be launched at the Bethlehem Steel Cc.'s Quincy shipyard Saturday at 11 a. m. (EWT) the navy announced today. The arms of Nicaragua consist of five conical peaks, represent ing mountains, surmounted by a liberty pole and cap. ' E TAKEN BY DEATH Melvina Briscoe passed away Monday at -the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Waddell, at Eagle Point. Mrs. Briscoe was born In Hia watha, Kan., on April 12, 1861. On Sept. 29, 1880, she was mar ried to Lloyd Briscoe at Robin son, Kans. Mr. and Mrs. Briscoe spent three months crossing the plains from Kansas to Boulder, Colo. They made the trip in a covered wagon and suffered the many hardships that go with such a trip. Mr. and Mrs. Brisco came to Medford about six months ago from San Diega, Calif., by plane. Mrs. Briscoe was 83 years old when she made her first plane ride. Mrs. Briscoe leaves to mourn her passing, besides her hus band, four children, Mrs. H. H Shaw, Central Point; Mrs. C. W Waddell, Eagle Point; Glen Bris coe, San Diego, Calif., and Charles Briscoe, San Francisco. She is also survived by 11 grand children and six great grand children. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p. m. at the Perl Funeral Home. The Rev. Del bert Daniels of the Christian church will officiate and inter ment will be in the Siskiyou memorial f ark. Livestock Pjnd. J"" 5 UP) Livestock: Cattle 100. calves 25. Market active, steady, steers scarce, eight loads good to choice steers Mondnv, at 10.00. few common-medium heifers 12-14.00; can ner and cutter cows 7-10.00; fat dairy type cows 10.50-11; medium-good sau sage bulls. 10-12 00; beef bulls sal able to 13.25; good-choice vealera sal able 15 50-16 50. Hogs 50, market steady, barrows and gilts 13.75. odd quotable 370 lbs. 15 50 Rood sows 15.00; feeder pigs, under 120 lbs. quoted 10.50-21.00. Sheep 400. market active, strong; good-choice spring lambs largely 13.75. top 14.00; common light springers. uuwu iu o ju, muaium 10 gooa anorn lambs 11.50-12.50; good shorn ewes 8 50 wicu swci quota Die u South San Franelsm Jim n nrm (USDA) Cattle 250. Past two days luiiy sicany. Medium to sood fed steers 915.00-16.75. few packages grass steers S14.75. Odd lots grass heifers $14.00. Good grans cows $13.50, numer ous loads common cows $10.00-11.00. rimers ftu.uu-u.au, canncrs S7.50-8.50, Medium to good sausage bulls $10.00- 12.00. Calves: SO. Steady; packnge good to choice slaughter calves $14.50- 15 50. Hogs 75. rirm; few packages good to choice 200-300 lb. barrows and gilts lii.to. uun sows quoica 13.UU. Sheep 2800. Falrlv broad demand. steady. Monday, good to choice full wooled lams $14.05. quality consid ered. Several decks good $14.35-14.50, mcnium to good leeciers mostiv iz oo 13.00. Shorn yearlings S10 50-12.50. Cull to good shorn ewes $2.50-6.75. Chicago, June S (UP) (WFA Livestock: Hogs 7.000; active, fully sTc.iay; gooa ana cnoice narrows nna gt Its 140 bs. and ud at 14.75 eel in r: good and choice sows at 14; complete cienrnnce. Cattle 7.500: calves 1.000. Fed steen and yearlings including yearling heif ers steady hut very mow; top steers 17.W: DUIK 13 311 tO 1773. Sheep 1.000: firm market on lambs: shorn ewes steady to 25c lower for two dftvn; odd lots native spring lambs 15.50-16; bucks out at 1.00 discount. Portland Produce Portland. June S (UP) Whole sale Produce Markets: Asparagus Yakima (Sunny frie), 15c per lb : local $4 .50-4 .73 Pyramid. Tomatoes Texas $4 50 lug; Indio $4 lug, local hothouse 32-35c lb, Chicago Wheat Chicago, June 9 (UP). Wheat Open HlRh Low Close July 10T, ltiTi ln 167 V, 60 -t -JT TW U M T FM 4L PARTS and SERVICE for all makes nl V AMHKRI and RLFKIUKKATOHS YOUNGER'S APPLIANCE SERVICE CO. )1 N. Bartlett Phone 2419 Toasty Nut-Brown, Crispy -AND EXTRA RICH IN VITAMINS Bi AND D rt Killooo'i rtr it real favorite with children and Rrown-tipt, too it tastes sodownright good. This toasty golden wheat-flake cereal is mighty good food. too gives all the goodness of whole wheat -pus added em&unucf vitamins Bi and . D. And there s ptue in every package, j Sept ..lBBll lStt 1MU 14 Dee. lOS'i 16311 163 1B31, May 166'. 166 J, 165 H 166 8. F. DAIRY PRICES San Francisco, June S (U.R) Dairy market: Butter: 93 score 43, 92 score 4214, 90 score iVA, 89 score 414. Cheese: Loafs 27.9, triplets 27.2. Eggs: Large grade A 4014, me dium grade A 37V4, small grade A 3914, large grade B 37 ',4. Wall Street New York, June 5 (U.R) A sharp rise in aircraft shares and early strength in Steels lift ed the Stock Market fractions to around a point today. Trading was moderately active. Aircrafts scored gains ranging to nearly 4 points in Douglas with Grumman up more than 2 points and fractional gains in Aviation Corp., Bell Aircraft and Boeing. The group responded to Wall Street rumors of an im pending splitup in outstanding stock of Grumman and of a pend ing agreement between Consoli dated Vultee and Crosley Corp. for either a manufacturing ar rangement or a merger tieup. . Preliminary closing Dow Jones stock averages: Industrial 168.13, up 0.05; railroad 58.48. off 0.02; Utility 31.85, off 0.01; 65 stocks 63.66 unchanged. Sales totaled 1,510,000 shares compared with 1,540,000 shares yesterday. Today's closing prices on se lected stocks: American Telephone and Telegraph 171?i Anaconda XD 34'i Tuesday, Juna 8. 194S MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE THREK Texas Gulf Sulphur 4334 Transamerica ... , 12V United Aircrafts . 28V4 U. S. Rubber 59V4 U. S. Steel , 69H CAPTAIN AYRES HOME FROM EUROPEAN DUTY Capt. Francis C. Ayers is in Medford on a 30-day leava from the army following overseas duty in the European theater since D-Day, June 6, 1944. He is visiting his wife and daughter, No. 1, Cargill Courts, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos E. Ayers, Rt. 4, Box 147-B. Capt. Ayers served with th anti-aircraft division of the in fantry in Belgium, France, Hol land and Germany. He was with the army in the Philippines for three years before the war and has been in the army for ap proximately seven years. Use Mall Trlbuna Want Ada. WASHING MACHINES REPAIRED Parts h Service on All Makes B. & B Washer Shop 408 E. Main. Phone S302 Chrysler Curtiss Wright General Electric General Motors Montgomery Ward . 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