Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, July 05, 1945, Image 5

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Newspaper Page TextLAUNDRIES WAIT REPLY FROM CPA Labor -problems In Medford laundries are continuing to threaten service this week while managers await answer from the district OPA administrator in Portland to their request for ap proval of a wage increase, ac cording to Glen Fabrick, man ager of Medford Domestic Laun dry and spokesman for the three laundries of the city. Telegrams signed jointly by the three laundries and the Jack ion county Chamber of Com merce, seeking approval of a higher wage scale to attract workers, were sent Friday but up to this morning no response ( had been received. Operations in the laundries have been curtailed with the smaller staffs, Fabrick said, but so far schedules have been main tained without refusing any work. Service Is concentrated on supplying the needs of one hospital, restaurants and hotels, while . civilian work is done mostly on a family "rough dry" basis with only shirts and uni forms being ironed. Finish work on fancy pieces is left to the owners. Livestock Portland. Ore.. July 5 (UP) Livestock: Cattle loo. calves 25. Ac tive, fully steady Odd head common steers $12.50-13 00: few common heif ers $11.00: medium rows $10.75-12.00: cutter -common $7.75-10.50: canners S8.75-7.50: bulls absent: good-choica vealers f M.50-1S 00. Hoyj i'y. AcUve. steady at ceiling prices. Barrows and Rllts $15.75: sows, moatlv $15.00: package Rood-choice 70 lb. feeder pigs $22.00: good-choice quotable to $22.50. Sheep 250. Active, steady on light supply Pacltajfe good 81 lb. spring lambs $13.50: choice selected lot quot able to S14.25: common-medium 82 107 lb. yearling wethers $8.50-0 50: small mixed ewes and wethers $6.50. Chicago. July 5 (UP1 (WFAl Livestock: Hogs 4000. Active, fully ateadv: good and choice barrows and gilts 140 lbs. and up at $14.75. ceiling: good and choice sows at $14.00. Cattle: 12.000. Calves: 800. Fed steers and yearlings predominated in receipts and sold generally steady, top $18 00. the ceiling paid for 1240 and 1304 lb. averages: long yearlings $17.75: heifer yearlings $17.60: bulk fad steers $15.76-17.60. Sheep: 1000. Market fairly active, and fully steady strong. Good and ehoice native spring lambs $16.00 to $18.40: bucks $1 00 less. DO NT THROW AWAY, THAT OLD SUIT OR TOP COAT Bring them in for REPAIRS, RELINING or NEW POCKETS. ; We have a complete rock of LININGS and TRIMMINGS on hand ALTERATIONS GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION KLEIN -u TAILOR 128 East Main Portland Produce Portland. July 5 (UP) Whole mIq Market Price: Eggi To Retailer: AA xtra large 50c: A extra large 49c: large 47c; me dium 40c; email (pullet) 38c. Asparagus Yakima (Sunnyside), 17c lb. Corn California Bantam $3 25-flflO box fl do. Onion Seta Eaitern 31 i. 95; plants blank. Spinach T-ocal $2.33 orange box. Cherries Northwest Bings, Lam berts 20c; Royal Annes 18-1&C. Chicago Wheat Chicago, July S (UP). Wheat Opan High Low Closa July 167', 16B 167' 167' Sept. 184'i 164't 1631. 18s Dec. .1S3, 164 'i 163 164 May 163 is 163'. 162 .16314 S. F. DAIRY PRICES San Francisco, July !S U.PJ Dairy market: Butter: 03 score 43V4, 90 score 42'4. Cheese: Loafs 28.2, triplets 27.2. Eggs: Large grade A 44V4, medium grade A 41V4, small grade A 36V4, large grade B 41V4. . Wall Street New York, July 5. U.B Stocks declined today on a 90 per cent rise in margin require ments announced over the holi day by the federal reserve board. Trading lightened from the re cent pace. T Margins were pushed up from 50 per cent to 75 per cent, effec tive today on new transactions, but not retroactive. This was even better than the rise that many market experts had antici pated. However, there was a ten dency to lighten commitments pending a more definite measure of the market's ability to con tinue its recent rise. Preliminary closing Dow-Jones averages: Industrial, 164.26, off 1.47; rail, 59.23, off 1.46; utility. 32.95, off 0.54; and 65 stocks, 63.28, off 0.90. Sales expanded to 350,000 shares in the last hour to bring to 910,000 shares the day's vol ume, compared with 860,000 Tuesday. Today's closing prices on se lected stocks: American Tele. & Tele 175H Anaconda 34 (-a Chrysler 107V4 Curtiss Wright 6 General Electric 42 General Motors , 67 V4 Montgomery Ward 62 '4 Penn. R. R. 39 Phillips Petroleum 50V4 J. C. Penney 118V4 Radio 12 Southern Pacific 51V4 Standard Oil of Cal 43 V4 Texas Gulf Sulphur . 42 Transamerica 13 United Aircrafts SO'i U. S. Rubber 57 U. S. Steel 68V Phoenix, July 5 In coopera tion with the state authorities, and In compliance with the city ordinances, Chief Tripp of the Phoenix fire department today declared closed fire season in Phoenix. Burning may only be done by permit, during the early morn ing and late evening hours, the chief said. Permits may be secured from Chief Tripp, Assistant Chief Rob Furry, from Lyle Lindley, super intendent of schools, or H. Prince at Prince's Grocery. BENNETT RUES 1:30 SATURDAY Services for Mrs. Mabel A. Bennett, wife of E. Carl Bennett, Sr., who passed away at her home Sunday evening, will be held in the Conger-Morris chapel at 1:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Delbert Daniels officiating. Interment will be In Siskiyou Memorial Park. The Central Point Eastern Star lodge will have their services at the grave side. She was bom near Wimer, Ore., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Peart, and had spent her entire life In this com munity with exception of a few years In California, after her marriage In June, 1913, She graduated from Central Point high school in 1911. She was very active in her church and lodge work and leaves a large circle of friends. She united with the Christian church In 1907. She was a member of the Daughters of the Nile, Zulemia Temple, Nevita chapter No. 93, a Past Matron of the Central Point Order of Eastern Star, De gree of Honor Protective associ ation, Eagles Auxiliary, Navy Mothers, DeMolay Mothers, and the Rainbow Circle. . She leaves, besides her hus band, four children: Loleta and E. Carl Bennett, Jr., Medford; F. 1-c Edward F. Bennett, with the Naval Air Transport Service, Alameda, Calif.; Y 2-c Eugene Bennett, Naval Air Transport,' South Pacific; and two grand children, Elizabeth Ann and Ed ward F. Bennett, Jr. There are also three brothers and a sister: Mrs. Lela Lamb and George T. Peart, Central Point; Homer R. Peart, Petaluma, Calif.; and Luke Peart, Sacramento. T Included on the report of army-navy war casualties re leased today are: Army wounded, Pacific region, Pfc. Mildren M. Henney, hus bdnd of Mrs. Edna L. Henney, Route 1, Central Point. Navy wounded, Robert Henry Organ, pharmacist's mate, sec ond class, USNR. Mother, Mrs. Lillian C. Epperson, Prospect. Further identification of Or gan is not available at usual county sources. Records at Jackson county Selective Service board No. 2 show that Henney was formerly employed by the Medford cor poration, and was inducted Into the army in California in July of 1944. Relatives listed include a grandfather, J. H. Shellenbarger of Central Point. Dm Mall Trlbuna Want Ada. ROTARY OFFICE Tom Wray, associated with Hubbard-Wray company of this city, assumed office as president of the Medford Rotary club Tues day at a luncheon meeting held at the Hotel Medford. Morris B. Leonard was elected first vice- n - snaiii aim II.MI11 isrssaaassssaasaasasaaaarsai Lsai ' iL'.ral.. tir'm I II ' III II Xsaataa aa 8-Piece ARCHERY SET Onfy 4.95 Enjoy this fueloatlng game . . health and fun right In jonr own backyard I ThU fine et include a five-foot lemonwood bow, four Port Orford cedar arrows, leather am guard and finger tab, target and booklet containing complete archery information. president for the ensuing year and Harold L. Brown, second vice-president. The new board of directors Includes Diamond Flynn, George Turney, Chris Christiansen, Bill Chrysler and Dr. S. E. Philips. A past-president's pin was pre sented to Dr. Philips, retiring head of the club by E. C. Corn, in recognition of the successful 1944-45 season. Dr. Philips was lauded for the achievements of the club in youth work and civic entcrprizes and for substantial membership increases enjoyed by the club In recent months. An Interesting film released by Bell Aaircraft showing cur rent developments in helicopters was shown by Archie Pierce, program chairman, Everett Fa ber was the technician. Mrs. Eve Prentice's accordion band entertained with musical selections. Taxable value of merchandise and stock in trade of Jackson county stores is placed at $1, 890,800, an Increase of $128,940 over last year when it was $1, 761,860, according to the sum mary prepared by the assessor's office. - An increase in number and value of horses and mules is also shown, the 1945-46 value is placed at $121,830. Last year it was $108,640, a gain of $13,190. There is less poultry, but the value is approximately the same. The decrease amounts to 9.411 birds, with valuation of $16,000 on a total of 58,190. Valuation last year was $16,040. For the 1945-46 tax year value is put at $16,000 for 48,779 birds. Sheep and goats for the com ing tax year number 9,939 with a taxable value of $10,708, and there are 2.214 hives of bees, with a taxable value of $5,110. Both items are virtually the same as last year. LIEUT. NEON E ON LEAVE First. Lt. Donald W. Neilson arrived in Medford Sunday, on leave after 40 months of over seas service in the Pacific area, to visit his parents, District At torney and Mrs. George Neilson of 430 N. Bartlett street. The lieutenant's wife and two chil dren came to Medford Tuesday from Oakland, Calif. A graduate of Oregon State college, Lt. Neilson attended medical school for one year be fore leaving Medford with the National Guard in September of 1940, He later transferred from the 41st Infantry division to the 40th division, and has taken part in many Pacific battles in cluding Guadalcanal, New Brit ain, Luzon and the Invasion of the Philippine islands. Follow ing a 47-day leave, he Is slated to return overseas. Lt. Neilson holds three combat star awards. First Lt. John Neilson, young er son of Mr. and Mrs. Neilson, is expected home in a few weeks from the Italian theater. He completed 20 missions with the air force shortly before the sur render of Germany. A TED MEDFOl TO I Ted M. Medford, for 10 years district manager in this area for Safeway Stores, has been trans ferred to Salem where he will head a newly created and en larged district for the company. Included in the new territory under Medford's supervision will be Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, Coos Bay and Roseburg. He will be succeeded here by M. B. Houser, formerly of Pendleton. Mr. Medford has a record of 21 years with Safeway. His head quarters In recent years hag been Klamath Falls where he has been active in civic and fra ternal activities. He is a mem ber of Hillah Shrine temple of Ashland. M. B. Houser, new district manager here, will also head a new larger district extending from Grants Pass to Baker and Burns. His home will be estab lished in Klamath Falls and, as a licensed flyer, he will cover the large southern Oregon terri tory in his own personal plane. Houser and Medford were busi ness visitors here Tuesday, com pleting details of transferring supervision of this district. Daily Weather Report , FOBBCASTS Medford and vicinity: Continued fair and warm tonight and Friday. Oregon: Clear tonight and Friday. Slightly warmer tonight. Moderate northwesterly winds off coast. LOCAL DATA Temperature a year ago today: Highest 69; Lowest 52. Total monthly precipitation 0 Inches. Deficiency for the month .08 Inches. Total precipitation sine September 1, 1044: 19 28 Inches. Excess for the season: 9.60 Inches. RelaUve humidity at 5:30 p. m. yes terday: 18; 5:30 a. m. today: 74. Tomorrow Sunrise 8:43 a. m. Sunset 8:40 p. m. High Low Free. Bolsa . 84 58 Boston .. 81 (14 Chicago - - 83 B Denver ...... 88 63 . .85 Eureka 83 . 4 Havre 67 45 .07 Los Angeles ............ 81 98 Medford 82 5: New York 82 67 Omaha 88 83 147 Phoent 107 72 Portland 80 ,53 Reno 87 40 Roseburg 86 51 Salt Lake 80 52 San Francisco .. 72 96 Seattle 75 51 Spokane . - 83 50 Washington. D. C 83 70 Yakima - 80 51 - DENTAL PLATES Klemtt mit bhit. tarmfal ITjl bm thing. J ait pat your plat or orwi in ciau el water, add llttU Klttnlt Presto! Stain, den tart odor, dixolo rationa disappear. Voor tth sparkl Ilkt ntw. Ak tout rfrurriit today for Klttnitt. Gel KLKENITB today at Walnsrott Pharmacy and all good druggUU Thursday, July 8 1943 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE FIVE Buchter Funeral Will Be Tuesday Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Buchter will be held at the Perl Funeral home Tuesday at 3 p. m. instead of Friday as previously announced. Rev. Francis Ball of Grants Pass will officiate and Interment will be in Siskiyou Memorial Park. Port Allegany, Pa., has been bequeathed the town water com pany under terms of the will of the former owner. The town's population is 2,350. Military and naval reserves in San Francisco occupy over three square miles. S-T-R-E-T-C-Hl S-T-E-E-T-C-H your supply of this home-grown sugar as far ai possible. It'a a materiel of war. Don't waste it. B, 7 Q with added amounts or vitamins Bl W 4br77 a) t l and D. Mow in every package W ft (W&Qjf I f there'sanauthentlcmilitary-inaignla fy" f J I button or model waxplane for kids. I jaasa, aa Maa. I , M TOASTY, colder. Kellogt's U a grand whole-wheat cereal with added amounts of vitamin Bl and D. mow in every package there'sanauthenticmiUtary-insignla button or model wajplanefor kidi Uet fep today." 1 iifrWi ftlftj " BUY WAR BONDS COMET CANDY BARS 3 for 1 0c Guyer's Market WHERE YOU GET QUALITY FOR LESS PRICE! U. S. and Federally Graded Meats Plggly Wiggly S. Riverside at 13th and S. Central FANCY ROASTING HENS Variety of Fresh Fish Fancy Lamb and Mutton Frying size Rabbits 55c Home Made Potato Salad WI1EATIES EXTRA LARGE 12 OUNCE PACKAGE 2 Pkgs. 25c ROY -AH -DEE SPAGHETTI DINNER Pkg. 35c GOLDEN WEST COFFEE DRIP OR REGULAR GRIND 1 Pound Jar 32 2 Pound Jar 63 s. & w. APPLE JUICE Quart Bottle 39c 27c Red Ripe Klondike WATERMELONS . ib.6;c Carrots, Ige bu.- local grown 2 bu. 15c Oranges, new crop Valencias 3 doz. 59c BLACKBERRY JELLY or CONCORD GRAPE JELLY 15-0 z. Jars GOLD CREST BRAND PACKED by DEL MONTE GINGHAM TOILET TISSUE . 25c PORTER'S FRILLETSe''25c HUNT'S SPINACH No. 2i2 tin 20c SSTEL. CORN 12-oz. tin 17c SHREDDED ACnCM UI.lll.HI. SNOW FLAKE CRACKERS 2-lb. Carton 33c Book Matches Carton of 50 Book 2 cartons 25c Pkg. 13c 32c 69c Sunshine Krispy Crackers 2 lb. ctn 33c Cheez-it Crackers 6oz. pkg. 12c For Your Convenience - Onen Sunday 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. RALSTON HEINZ CHILI SAUCE TAFFY KISSES 12-oi. Bottle Mb. Box N.B.C PRETZELS lU-oz. 1 jrc Pkg. 16' m--Ne -r -r.b- 2T 528 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLENTY OP PARKING SPACE Sf 214 SO. CENTRAL PHONE 4757