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EX-FELON ADMITS OF San Francisco, Dec. 15 (U.R) Thomas Henry McMonigle, 35-year-old ex -convict has con fessed the kidnap-murder of Thora Chamberlain, 14-year-old San Jose, Cal., bobby-soxer, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced today. McMonigle, an ex-convict and one-time bus driver in San Ma teo, Cal., admitted shooting the attractive brunette to death on a lonely road and dumping her body over a 350-foot cliff in the Pacific ocean. The disclosure came six weeks and one day after Thora, daught I er of a San Jose contractor, van- ished after getting into the bat tered sedan of the man whom Thora's schoolmates said had tried to lure other girls with of fers of a "job taking care of children." The girl's body has not yet been recovered, and E. J. Con nelley, assistant director of the FBI In charge of the Chamber lain and Dickie Turn Suden cases in San Francisco, said the search in the immediate area be neath the cliff has been aban doned because of "impossible conditions." McMonigle will be turned over today to Sheriff William J. Emlg of Santa Clara countv. The FBI said that McMonigle admitted luring Thora into his car by asking her the direction to near-by Santa Cruz. He said he became lost because of un familiarity with the roads but finally reached Santa Cruz and then turned off on California state highway No. 1 and approxi mately three-tenths of a mile south of the Santa Cruz-San Ma teo county line he shot the girl to death with an automatic pis tol, i COUNTY SCHOOL HEADS MEET MONDAY EVENING Superintendents of the coun ty schools will convene at the Medford hotel, Monday evening for their monthly dinner and meeting. Routine business matters will be discussed. Women high school teachers of the county will also banquet at the Medford hotel, Mondav evening, and, following that event, will go to the- county courthouse for a Christmas party. CARP or THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their beautiful weddins presents at our wedding, Dec. 14 at the Towns end club. MR & MRS. GRANT YOUNG. Too Late to Classify 35 HEAD or U. S. Army Remount horses will be sold at public auc tion, at the stables nt Camp White, Medford. Ore.. Thursday, Dec. 20. Sale commences at 10 a. ni. Pros pective buyers bring halters. Col. A. H. Dudley, auctioneer. Ph. 6225. Medford, Ore. SHOPPING 'TIL CHRISTMAS Greeting Cards - Seals - Wrappings SHOP for GIFTS WEST SIDE SHOPPING CENTER The Rexjll Store, Medford, Oregon West Main and Grape Phone 3330 Nonce . The Lumber and Sawmill Worfcen Ninas party will be held in the KP hall, Wednesday. Dec. 19, it 8 p. m. Members and children Invited. FOR SALE New modern living room and bedroom furniture, radio, table top gas range, baby bed and high chair. 3 rues. 1 9x12, 2 6x9. Phone M84. 1106 W. 4th. FOR SALE Silver set: also Spantsh guitar. Call forenoon or evenings, tiQ9 E. Main. GIVE her a potted plant for Christ mas; alo many other gifts to select from. Kellers Greenhouse, 1730 N- Riverside. FOR SALE Range cook stove. TS. Embroidered dish towels, lare size, FOR SALE Equity in '38 Olds sedan. Has heater, radio and spotlight: 5 new tires. Floyd Foster. Jackson Hotel. Jl'ST RECEIVED Roll Brick Siding Ruff or red. 100 sq. ft., J5.35. MONTGOMERY WARD. WANT to contact trucker returning from Fresno or below empty. Have 4 tons of equipment to Medford. Ph. 6083. FOR SALE Wooden shelving, wrap ping tables, counters and bolt bins. Dulienn. 33 N. Bartlett. FOR SALE Large weaner pigs. Bob" C.ilman. Ross Lane. Ph. 68B2. FOR SALE Tire chains. Westend Stewart Ave. O. O. Hull. TO THE FRIENDS OF OUR MOTHER Many through word or deed have helped to make life's pathway bright er and happier for our mother in the years that have passed and many of these kind words -have been spoken and many thoughtful deeds performed for mother of which we have no knowledge and we. the sons and daughters of Anna Laura Pierce, do hereby express our appreciation to all friends who have added to our mothers happiness in life here and we thank God for a mother like her and friends like you. FOR SA LE- 1 (Th ea d of Guernsey" and Jersey milk cows; some will be fresh tn a few days and the rest In 30 days. Box 349.A. LozierLane. 12 GAUGEsVevendoubre, like new. Fair price. Would trade for model 12 lfi-paugc or Marlin over-under. Associated Station, Main 5t River side. FOR SALE Supreme Pflueger reel. $20; practically new. Pre-war price, $32. Call 2385. "SALESMEN, construction machinery company, southern Oregon, must live -in territory and own automo bile: 25 to 45 years old, salary, ex penses and bonus, confidential." Tribune. Box 904. WILL you please return our chairs. Conger-Morris Funeral Parlors. HAVEWKO oat with dozter, good track assembly, new brakes, steer ing clutches, final drives. Will trade for lumber or large Diesel power plnnt. Tribune. Box 457. FO RS A L ER abb its , does" and young boy's bicycle. Good condition, $25. Phone 2046. FORSALE 10 good ewes and 1 buck. $125. Kincaid, Central Point. Ph. 41or 247. FOR SALE Vetch and oats hay; halcd. Phon e 12X2. Central Po int. FOR SALE Daveno, good condition, $35. Two-burner gas hot plate, $7 50. Boy s suit, like new, age 10. $10. Factory made wall table for a pt- 310 So- Rlverftifle- FOR SALF Complete set of know ledpe books, 20 volumes; like new. Ph. 3748. FOR SALE 2 small electric ranges, 1 larger electric range and 1 elec tric sump pump, complete. 117 Laurel. Phone 3046. FOR SALE 75 lb. oak ice-box. 718 So. Holly. FOR SALE 1934 V-8. radio and hcntr annr tiren 34(1. 1!)35 V-8. I heater, excellent condition; will I trade. 1929 model A, 600x16 tires, ! good condition, $185. Old Pac. hi way at DeBarr St. MORE SHOPPING DAYS RECORDS FOR CHILDREN! We have a large stock of fine records for Children including Lorerta Young's "Littlest Angel," the Great Gilder sleeve, Peter and the Wolf, Cinderella, Nursery Rhymes and Christmas carols. Beautiful ALBUMS columbIa Masterwork Records HARMONICAS They're here for Christmas! Also tong-flutes, tonettes, hum-a-zoos and lots of small musical gifts. In the SHEET MUSIC DEPARTMENT SPCEIAL a new "Hit Parade" game that will delight everyone! Handsome 120 Bass Accordion Record and Sheet Music Cabinets Guitars - All Musical Accessories MUSIC OF ALL TYPES or Give a Gift Certificate! Let the recipient choose his or her own music or records. It's a sure way to please at Christmastime! PURUCKER PIANO HOUSE WANTED Tieyele. Fh. 3487. medium ilzed. rOR SALE "35 Pontiac coupe, body and tires, with heater, gooa conai- tton, J50. rnone nr. rOR SALE Air Chief cabinet radToT very good condition. PnonepJib. FOR a last minute gift choose a maita jine. Hiancn foweil. rn. DRESH setter pups. 6 months old Alwyr Co.. near Big "V." OLD resident wants for cash $5,000 home in Medford or Sb.uuu suuur ban. Tribune. Box 902. WOOD FOR SALE 16" dry body fir. 4 50 tier; 16" green oaK, 4 ou tier. Del. in 5 and 6 tier lots. Drop card to D. G. Lilly. Lake Creek. Ore. HAND stenciled colorful aprons and handkerchiefs, cute baby mos, washable colors, make unique gifts. Jerry Loo mis Clark, 311 S. Oak dale. Ph. 4271. FOR SALE Two dozen Hampshire Red pullets, 7 months om. none FOR SALE: World bicycle, lair con dition. 308 Palm. TURKEYS FOR SALE 7th at Oak, Central Point. IN MAN JEWELRY CO. 1 HI N. Cen- tral. successor to C. E. Myers, com plete line of guaranteed watches, diamonds and jewelry. Fine watchmaking.' AUSTRALIAN shepherd puppies make good stocK, turKey aog. on oo. Grape St. W A NTED TO BUY Used car. Ma t- lack Food Store. J vilie Hi way. HIGH SCHOOL student wants room and board. Phone 2009. Can give references. FOR SALE German"'P-38- automatic pistol or trade for .22 automatic rifle. R. Picard. Rt. 3. Box 639. Eagle Point. FOR SALE Fordson tractor, good condition, $175. R. Picard. Rt. 3. Box tS39. Eagle Point. FOR SALEBFight peasant aprons; also raggedy Anns, rag dolls and stuffed animals made to order. Ph. J38. $6100 Vacant, immediate possession, 6 room modern dwelling, pav ed street, basement, 3 bed rooms. $4300 3j acres, irrigated, all In clover, close in. Modern 3 room dwelling with bath. $ 450 Coiner Medford lot; ulso sev eral inside lots for $350. Best lot buy in Medford. $33001. acre near Medford. 3-room modern dwelling", am, chick house, irrigated. Some terms. CARL Y. TENGWALD, Realtor Holly Theatre Bid. "On the Corner." PURE Pork link lausag. our own make. Oakdale market. "S E R V 1 C E" A new service for Medford. All households need a handyman. We buy, sell, repair all household appliances. Phone 33S8 or 2568. Ask for Foss Grab, 26 So. Grape St. DAY CARE of children by the hour or week at Holmes Nursery. 402 Boardman Phone 4310 WATCH REPAIRING-AVso new watches. 24 hour servtca on watch crystals. Steves Watch Shop, 411 E Main. Medford. CASH rN A FLASH FOR YOUR CAR Sava Time Cash and Gas Call Automobile Market, Friendly Medford Dealer Ph 3910 6th and Bartlett No Red Tape When You Sell to US WANTED TO RENT 3 or 3 bedroom house unfurnished Phone tf41ft BULL SERVICE at your place-RegTa"-tered Herefords ana registered Guernsey. Phone 8933. Harry E. Miller. You Will Find GIFTS GALORE for Your Favorite Youngsters at the TINY TOT S SHOP Third Floor Medford Bid. FOR SALE Ladles Hawthorne bl. sycle, tavlor tot. 0 dot. pint Jars. cheap. Call62P3. DOG SOCKS. Place one on the tree for the pooch. Monarch Seed 6c Feed Co. CHRISTMAS TREES Best ever. 2nd truck load, 63c and up. Business good. Pay less Market, 233 So. Riverside, opposite Firestone. IVY BRACKETS LiiTgeshipmenr"of Ivy wall bracket complete with pots Just arrived. Fine for Christ mas gifts. Monarch Seed Ac Feed Co CHRISTMAS GIFTS Give something that will last and that everyone will enjoy. Lawn decorations ducks and storks. Just what the vard will need. MODERN UPHOLSTERY CO. 409 N. Riverside Phone 3473 HOBBS TRADING POST We buy. sell and trade anything. 1802 W. Main. WANTED TO RENT furnished or unfurnished home. In desirable vicinity, permanent representative of large firm. Tribune Box 146, 3 TON first claw baled alfalfa, mile north of Bear Creek bridge, Central Jolnt. WHY NOT buy your 5tmas tree from an ex GI. End of S. Central. Sunday, Dee. 16, 1943 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE SEVEN 17 DAYS till Xmas. So hurry and pick out your agata jewelry while stock Is complete. use our lay away plan if you wish. Santo Agate Shop. 411 E. Main St.. Medford,Ore. FOR SALE Girl's print dresses, size 1-3. $1.93. Coat and bonnet sets, site 1-4. Cottage Specialty Shop, 414 Arcadia St. OPENING Ashland Auction Yards, Wednes day, Dec. 19. Furniture, Livestock. Machinery. Sale starts 10 a. m. FLOWERING BULBS makeideal Christmas gifts. Large stock to select from. Monarch Seed & Feed Co. COMPLETE WATCH REPAIRING Fast Crystal Ssrvice on Any Crystal Glass - Non Break - Rock FASTEST SERVICE IN TOWN J K's Timepiece Specialties 215 Medford Center Bldg. WANTEC Table saw Phone t!940. and Jointer. FRESH Pork Chops, (leaks and roasts. Oakdale Market. FOR SALE Selected'Christmas trees. 3 to 6 ft. Your choice. 30c. Oakdale Market. JL'ST ARRIVED" Beautiful flower howls, vases, candle sticks, figu rines, etc. Large quantity, finest quality to select from. ACME HARDWARE, Main & Crape, Phone 51178; Pi' R E Silver Leaf Lard. 30c lb. Oa it- dale Market. BIRDS & CAGES: Shipment of biFd canes Just arrived in time for that Christmas gift. Monarch Seed & Feed j;o. HOLLY Freshly cut holly sprays heavily berried will be in stock Monday the 17th to Christmas. Monarch Seed St Feed Co. Two of The Bible's Greatest Prophecies Part 1-11:00 A. M. Part 2-7:30 P. M. Heart Warming - Soul Thrilling Messages Lively Singing that You'll Enjoy ASSEMBLY OFGOD CHURCH 11 Newtown Street G. O. BAKER, Pastor Luke 2:10 "BEHOLD I BRING YOU GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY" Sunday School at 9:45 AUCTION SALE Wednesday, Dec. 19. 1943 At Q. W. Detrick Plnce on South River Rond : GRANTS PASS I Jersey cow, 4 years old In Febru ary, registered out of Griffith herd, fresh 2 months, giving 5 1 3 gallons, bred bock: 1 heifer calf, eligible lor registration: a 7-year-old black Jer sey cow, fresh 3 months, bred back, giving 4 gallons milk; red Jersey cow, 4 years old. givinf 3 gallons, will freshen tn March; red Jersey cow, 3 years old, due to freshen Dec. 23; 2 gilts, 120 lbs. each; 70 New Hampshire pullets just starting to lay; 140 white Leghorn hens; truck tractor. Interna tional C35 engine; '34 Ford coupe, good tires, good mechanical condition; 2-wheel stock trailer; 1 electric motor, V h p.; 1 Electric motor and grinder: electric De Laval cream separator: 4 10-gatlon cream cans; strainers and buckets; Surge bucket complete for a machine; 2 30-gallon drums; hand toots; l'a inch rope; baled straw; 2 wheel trailer with hay rack. McCor-mtck-Deerine mower. G. W. DETRICK, Owner BRUCE BRAHS, Auctioneer W. W. BRAHS. Clerk BILL BRAHS, Ringman. REPLACE your broken window glass New glass installed while you wait MEDFORD MILLWORK CO, The Glass House Phone 4112 10th and Grape CHRISTMAS HOLLY Faber's. 34 S. Riverside. USED CARS Lots of Them Largest Stock in Southern Oregon Sea Us Before You Buy or Sell I. N. SHULT3 N. Riverside between 4th and Sth WANTED Meat cutter, cbnretYnT to manage shop. War veteran prefer red. No one but A-l first class man considered. State exp. and sal ary expected in first letter. Trib. Box 558! SPORTSMEN We may have now or soon that pistol, rifle, shotgun, am munition you have been wanting. Sporting equipment that's our busi ness if it can be had we will have it. Cliff Sport-Shop. 317 North Riverside. Foil SALE Table radio. Also car radio both excellent condition. 211 Boyd. W A NTEI3 Experienced planer ' man with profile experience, wages $1.32. Southern Oregon Planing Mill. Centra 1 Poin t BEST Dairy Feed 16 protein only , $3.10 per 100 lbs. At Morton Milling Co. 1 "ECONOMILK" Dairy Fred 14 pro- ; tein only $2.00 per 100 lbs, at Mor- ton Milling Co. WHEN pastures are poor feed Mo"- 1 lasses Beet Pulp with your dairy i feed to maintain high milk pro duction. For sale by Morton Mill- 1 lng Co. j HAMMERED Alfalfa mixed with mo- 1 lasses is greatly relished by cattle, and they will not waste It. For sale by Morton Millinp.Co. I ANOTHER Shipment-snappy looking all-steel scooters, rubber tired han-dl-carts, and wide assortment of practical Christmas gifts at low prices. ACME HARDWARE, Main Ac Grape. Snow-White Linens What a pleasure it it to have sparkling linens, laundry fresh and revital ized for longer wear. And you are completely free of wash-day worries so that added time can be spent for your housework when you send your clothes to us. I m&&&i Drastic Reductions of as Much as 50 or More On New, Fresh Stock Just Received Our Portland mail order house found itself heavily over stocked on toys. We have just received a large shipment of these overstocks at substantial reductions from the reg ular selling price. Some are items we have sold out of in store stocks earlier at regular price many are brand new items we have not previously had all are substantially reduced below their listed catalog prices and you pay no transportation. Below are listed just a few of the many values. Streamlined Wood Trains . : : . Reg. 1.89, now 73c Coloring Chest Sets ....... Reg. 79c, row 39c Dart Board Games . Reg. 1.29, now 49c Horse Race Game Reg. 1.15, now 69c Deluxe Plywood Doll House . . . Reg. 6.39, now 4.45 Hollywood Rainbow Beads . : : . Reg. 1.29, now 89c Rocking Hobby Horse . . .... : Reg. 5.25, now 3.98 Archery Set with 4 ft. Bow . : . Reg. 2.95, now 2.29 AND MANY OTHER VALUES NOT LISTED Montgomery Ward 111 North Central Phone 5702
