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SIGHT MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE Wtdnetday. July 23. 1943 AIRPLANE PERILS IN J'VILLE FIELD m-l..t. A4(npnAV r?inrtfe W JlBUllb a- Neilson reports that following complaints irom me ville district, he will take up ...:tu iua rtvil Aeronautics auth ority at Seattle, the matter of a private plane wnicn lanaea nva the week-end In the Henry Niedcrmeyer wheat field, and caused considcrame excitement. vo-. ,ro fnlt the flames from the exhaust might set the wheat field afire. Miss Claire Hanley, operator Ua nanov ranch, reported that when the plane took-of It flew low over a nay wagon aim nearly caused a run-away. Th rilsirict attorney said the number of the plane was ob tained. According 10 lniorma tion received, the plane was flown here from Eugene. The pilot failed to stop at Grants Pass, where there's a private plane field. The field under con struction at the county fair grounds here will not be ready Private planes are restricted from landing at the army air base field, under war time rules, the district attorney said he was informed. M-T ElOYEO BY ThMn!1 Trlhnne l flnrilne Its way overseas regularly, and tra vel time to Badgastein, Austria is about a month or a little less, according to a letter from Sgt. Dale M. Sims, Medford man now stationed there with a cannon company of the army Infantry, who wrote the Homcfront editor. Sims adds that he "has really en joyed reading the Tribune dur ing the two and a half years he has been overseas." Letters from Sims have come from Africa, Sicily, and Italy, and the latest, from Austria, states that Austria Is the nicest European country he has visited. As for European people, Sims says the Frencn are the nicest "good, kind, friendly people." A souvenier copy of Sims' di vision paper enclosed In the let ter includes an article written by Vie Dallaire, formerly of Medford and now listed with the nrmv npwsnaner. Stars and Stripes. Another article features the Third Division originally Pacific Coast outfit, with more than BOO actual combat days to Its credit now. Sims adds that few Oregon, California, and Washington men are still with the outfit. Denver Eateries May Close Down Denver, July 25 (U.R) Denver restaurant patrons faced the possibility of a week-long famine today when operators of the city's major eating places re vealed that a protest move against recent OPA red point al lotment reductions was being considered. A meeting of the Colorado Restaurant Asm., representing about 100 of Denver's largest restaurants, will be held Thurs day where members will vote on a proposal to shut down their cafes for a week or more. Rep. Clare Luce Will Try Stage Stamford, Conn., July 23 OJ.P.) Rep. Clnrc Boothc Luce. R , Conn., will play the lending role In George Bernard Shaw's Candida to be produced hero the week of August 6. Giis Schirmei. Jr., manager of the SLmiford Associates Summer Theatre said Mrs. Luco agreed to accept the role during a dis cussion of the possibility of pro ducing her new play, "The Hap py Marriage," here Its. Mntl Trthune Want Art. CHAPLAIN CORPS RIVERSIDE USO Camp White Commemora tion nf the 170th anniversary of the Chaplain Corps will be ob served with appropriate cere monies at the Riverside USO next Sunday afternoon.Chaplain Ernest V. May, Camp White post chaplain, announoed today. Invitations have been extend H tr nnstnrs of all Medford churches and their congregations to attend tne anniversary pro gram, with all indications that a near-capacity audience will wit ness the ceremony. The program, scheduled to be gin at 3 p. m., includes talks by rimnlnln May and Chanlain Carl S. Ohman, assistant post chap lain, on the history ana worn oi the corps. The Chanlain CorDS. 8D- proaching its 170th birthday, numbers approximately 8,000 with two-thirds of its members serving at overseas stations. Sgt. Comer Custer Wins Bronze Star On Duty in Italy Master Sergeant Corner Cus ter, 444 Fairmont street, Med forri iwpntlv was awarded the bronze star medal for meritori- nm service in combat In Italy. according to an announcement from his headquarters. He serv ed on the Fifth army front in the 91st "Powder River ' divi sion. Tti. eltntinn relates: "Custer. In a position of considerable re sponsibility as chief clerk, and oa nrlnptnnl Hnrlr nf pnlistrvl nav section In the division finance office, he distinguished nimsoll by his unusual abilities and de- nMInn in rinlv Working with out regard to hours, he has con tributed greatly to me success ful accomplishments of Die prompt and accurate payment of troops, contributing consider ably to the morale of the combat soldiers." His mother, Mrs. Stella Ann Custer, lives on route 2, Post, Texas. Brenda Will You Step Out With Me Tonight? I know I'ae been an awful irrourh nnt tah. Iriff you any tlc lalalr. Hut aftar .tamiin. kit day at bit new job. mr feet dam near ailll ma wuh ealloufta and burnlne. Now Ire reformed or rather ma feat Iteve lhanka to tha medicinal Ice-Mint you ad eiewi. Neeee triad enrthinff that seemed to draw tha pain and flra riant out ao faat nd Uia war It halpa soften eallnueee la no body's bti.lneeel Moan able to let some ex tra ovartlme money . what do you aay, lat'a to dancinv tonlaht, You eaa tup oa any lot-Mint laat all you wait, Lt. Leland Wilson Given Air Medal On A'20 Missions First Lt. Leland E. Wilson, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Wil son of 616 W. Jackson street, has been awarded the air medal tor meritorious achievement while flying A-20's on low level bombing and strafing missions against Japanese ground instal lations, shipping and personnel, according to a release from his headquarters in the Philippine Islands. A deputy flight commander with the Fifth Air Force's famed 417th bomb group "Sky Lan cers," Lt. Wilson has flown near ly SO combat missions since he arrived overseas nearly nine months ago. Before he entered the army In November, 1042, Lt. Wilson was a welder at the Mare Island navy yard. THE GRANGE Talant Grang Talent Grange will hold Its an nual picnic in the upper picnic grounds In Lithia Park, August 3, with the Grange furnishing the ice cream. The hour has been set at 1 p. m., ao as to give those who have farther to come or attend church time to get there. At next regular meeting, Aug ust 2, lecture hour will be given over to a Hers' contest and every one is asked to come prepared to do their worst. FIGHTS LAST NIGHT By Unittd Pratt New York Jerry Fiorcllo. 100, Brooklyn, outpointed Artie' Lcvlne. ISVa, Brooklyn, (H); Tony Del Galto, 134, Brooklyn, knocked out Joe Robinson, 161, New York (2). SUSAN VILAS IS Bangor, Me. Frankic Ross. 141, Boston, drew with Rene Cantero, 136, Havana, Cbt, (8). Philadelphia Freddie Daw son, 135, Chicago, outpoin'cd Gene Burton, 138, New York, (10). SHIP'S PROTEGE Miss Susan Vilas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Vilas of route 3, has been entered In the "Miss Fighting Lady" contest being conducted by the Life magazine publishers for the crew of "The Fighting Lady" carrier. A graduate of Medford high school with the class of 1943, Miss Vilas attended the Univer sity of Oregon one year and is now under contract with War ner Brothers film studio in Hollywood, and is to have a screen test made within the next six months. She has been living in Hollywood, but is now visit ing her parents in Medford. The crew of "The Fighting Lady" asked Life magazine to aid them in finding a typical American girl to be chosen by the crew as the official pin-up of the ship, the girl to bear the title of "Miss Fighting Lady." The contest is now closed and final j Jdging is being made. Win ner of the contest will be hon ored at a ball upon the ship's arrival In the U. S., if security reasons permit. Lt. Allyn Monroe Is Commended On Instruction Job up'by navy airmen are directly traceable to the thoroughness of their training. The naval air station where Lt. Monroe is an instructor ac quaints prospective naval avia tors with the rudiments of flying over a four-months period. fendent last night at the meet ing of the Josephine county school district board. The county school district went into effect July 23, the required 30 days after the special election of June 22. Closing time for Classified Ads 8:30 Use Mall Tribune Want Ads. Josephine County Names School Head Grants Pass, July 25 Laur ence C. Moffitt, for the past 13 years county school superinten Aant nt T.nnp pnuntv. was named , w-... - . . closlnit time for Classified aos o:au i , Josephine county school superin-a m. Too Late to Classify 12:15 p. m. oay, OLIVE GROVE SOLD Visalia, Calif., July 25 U.R) "The world's largest olive grove" was sold by Mrs. Mar guerite A. Alexander, Exeter, Calamn to L. S. Hunn, Woodlake ' olive packer, for an estimated $200,000, it was announced to- A personal letter of commen dation from Vice Admiral Au brey W. Fitch, deputy chief of naval operations (air) has been received by Lt. (jg) Allyn Mon roe of 1815 Crown Hill road, Medford, now a flight instructor at the naval air station, Ottum- wa, Iowa, according to a release I fl irom nis ncaaquarters. The letter commends Lt. Mon roe, along with other navy flight instructors, pointing out that sig nificant combat scores chalked rnn Open for Business! FREELAND'S METAL FABRICS General Sheer Metal Work ' 209 W. Eighth Sealy Mattress $42.50 Full and Twin Sixes. Turtles Mattresses Flowered Toweling 29c yd. Gay Cotton Print. Limit 10 yds. 1 Girdles asst Styles s 398 and up HI Alio Large Size Back-Lace Corselets Outsize Cotton Hose m 49c ( Ribbed Top. Outsixe. Good color. . Garden Hose 25 ft. 1.79, so ft. 3.39 m For Lawn and Garden. Limit 50 ft. Union City. N. J. Tony Rlc cio. ISO1 j, Bayonnc, N. J., out pointed Rudy Gi.scombc, Ml, New York, (10). Clnaine time for Sunday Too jte to Claaairy 4 00 Salurday afternoon. Pleaae remember. 1 OIL CITY NO. RIVERSIDE AVE. NEAR THE BIG "Y" Now Open Under New Management GAS O OIL O REPAIRS Cocoa Door Mats m 1.45 to 2.49 Mott Practical Door Mats. A"'t. Siici 1 1 WiVaU LAST FEW DAYS! REDUCTIONS of 101 to 50 ffTl EXTTKwT Us"" (3D 8 ALL WOOL CARDIGAN SWEATERS O Pdnlarlv $4 98. Some sliahtlv soiled W - , - ALL WOOL PULL OVER SWEATERS O CQ Regular $3.98. Light and dark shades e-.VvJ REG. $5.98 SWIM SUITS NOW A OO One-piece rayons and seersuckers. 32 to 36. afciUU RAYON JERSEY BLOUSES NOW A fiq - Srriped jersey, bow neck. 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