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EX-SOLDIER TAPS found It, doing business as usual. The driver, who Admitted the theft, had a passenger when he was caught. He said he'd taken In t in lea than an hoOr. In California, twice as many people are now employed in agri culture as 50 years ago, and on approximately the same amount of acreage. These Northern 'Neighbors' Do Things in Big Way J'VILLE CHAMBER THIRD LARGEST, SLATES ELECTION "GYPPO HARNESS" TWO MEDFORD MAIL-TRIBUNE Wednesday, Dec. 19, 1943 Over -all Output Exceeded Only in 1942, 1944; Acre- age Largest Since 1932 Washington, Dec. 19 OJ.R) The agriculture department, In its final 1945 survey, reported today that crop production for the year wai the third largest on record. The report was based on crop conditions as of Dec. 1. Over nil outDtit has been exceeded only In 1942, when production was two per cent larger, and In 1944 when it was one and one- half per cent greater. , "High yields on acreage that was the second largest since 1932 accounted for this out standing achievement in face of numerous difficulties," the crop reporting board said in summarizing the farm achieve- Ijient In the last war year. Corn Crop Under The board said the 1943 corn crop reached 3,018,410,000 bu shels. This is six per cent below the 1944 production of 3.203, 310,000 bushels, but about 25 per cent above the 1934-43 aver- a lie. . Yield per acre was estimated at 33.1 bushels compared with 33.0 bushels last year and 26.8 bushels for the average. Wheat produ.-tion for 1945 was placed at 1,123,143,000 bu shels, a new record. This com' pares with 1,072,177.000 bushels In 1944 and an average produc tion of 78!),OBO,000 bushels. Wheat yield per acre was 17.3 bushels compared with 18.1 a year ago, but 14.7 in an average year. Winter Wheat Better Winter wheat production was estimated at 823.177.000 bushels compared with 758,030,000 bu shels a year ago. Spring wheat was estimated at 299.9n8,000 bushels compared with 313.247,000 bushels. Final estimates of production for other crops In 1945 compar ed with 1944 and the 10-year average: Oats 1.347,603,000 bushels compared with 1,154,666,000 and 1 .008,390,000. . Barlev 263.961,000 bushels and 278.561,000 bushels and 273,481.000. Bye On Increase Ttye 26,354.000 bushels and "500,000 bushels and 41,434, 000 bushels. Rice 70,160,000 bushels and 08 161,000 and 32,340,000. Hnv 104.051,000 tons and 97.954,000 and 87.539.000. Soy beans 101.722,000 bu shels and 100,406,000 and 80, 732.000. Peanuts 2.079.600,000 pounds and 2,110,773,000 and 1,478.325,000. . Potatoes 423,131,000 bushels and 383,134.000 and 373,091.000. Wood and Coal Combination HEATERS Younger's Appliance 31 N. Bartlort "i li $f const- WmMggm i i I cui now tMwmm tKJOY THIS ffKM ' nut HK - """' L& 1 '. PhC n w.j jirrTT'i?? "vtrt'' ir" tOODERHAM I WORTS. URITWtgifftoil, IlllNOIt Jacksonville, Dec. 19 Final nominations and election of of- ficers lor 1946 will be held when the chamber of commerce convenes here tomorrow. All members are urged to be present for the session which opens at 8 p. m. Peter Schafer. who came here recently from Vancouver, Wn. has purchased the Miners' cafe from O. H. Holden, and upon completion of renovation will operate a fountain lunch In the building. He expects to open for bust nc.s In mid-February. Holden. former owner, has oved to Port Angeles, Wn. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Robblns have bought the Olive Stump building on 3rd street here from Mrs. Ray Wyant of Medford Mrs. Robblns, who operates a hamburger stand at the corner of 3rd and California streets, states that for the present the building will be utilized as a residence. Later on the ham burger shop may be opened there. Half of County's Service Men Now Home, Boards Say Nparlv half of Jackson coun ty's servicemen have been dls- chnreed and are returning to the county, according to a state ment released yesterday by the local Selective Service boards. Over 1,000 veterans reported to the countv boards during Octo ber and November under the Veterans' Assistance program. In addition to men who enter ed the service from Jackson county, many who were station ed at Camp White during the war ore now returning to Med ford to make their homes, the boards said. Business men of the valleys have been urged to register em ployment opportunities with the United Stntes Employment Ser vice, I5 North Fir street, or to call the Selective Service boards. Under the Veterans Assistance program all possible aid toward employment Is giv en returned servicemen, the selective service boards said. TIME EXTENDED FOR BANKING OF TOKENS Due to the slowness of the return of red ration tokens to banks, the original date has been extended to Jan. 5 ac cording to a news release from the district Office of Price Ad- mini'trntlon. The release points out that the red tokens are gov ernment property and must be taken out of circulation. Tokens now In the hands of the trade must be surrendered a banks, but It is not necessary to count them and no credit need be given, tha release states. The world's longest regular non-stop railway run is that be- ween London and Edinburgh, 3933t miles, and the second from London to Carlisle, 293 miles, according to British Railways. . The city of Callstoga In Napa county, Calif., was incorporated January 6, 1886. ' . Xix i T r-nX , ,j ticm9 Ttlcphotot Chiles President Juan Rlos pause on good will tour of United States to measure girth of Riant rcdv.ord at liulx Woods, Cullf, with the help of 11 msm'csrs of his party. President Rlos (center) Is entertained in typic al diplomatic pomp during twt-day stay at San Francisco. All Honorably Discharged Offered Truman Appreciation Testimonial Washington, Dec. 19 (U.PJ Every honorably discharged serviceman of World War II is now eligible for a testimonial of appreciation from the President of the United States, the army and navy announced jointly to day. The testimonial, bearing the great Presidential seal, will go to all honoiuble dischargees who served for any period in any service between Sept. 16, 1940, and the date that is estab lished as six months after offi cial close of the present emer gency. The presidential statement reads as follows: "To you who have answered JACKSONVILLE HI Jacksonville, Dec. 19 A three act drama entitled "Twix teen" has been selected by the high school seniors here as their annual play to be presented late In February. Mr. John Harr English teacher, will direct the presentation. The cast has not yet been chosen. Purchase of a new sound movie projector and accessory equipment has enhanced the en tertainment and educational program of the school here ac cording to G. B. Goddard, prin cipal. The equipment Includes a turn-table for record playing at programs and parties and a portable public address system which will be used In English classroom work as well as at assemblies. New members for their organ ization have been nominated by the Torch Honor society at the high school. Names are being withheld pending faculty con sideration of the candidates. I00F AND REBEKAHS TO HAVE YULE PARTY Mcdford's I.O.O.F. and Re bekah lodges will hold their annual Christmas party for their families and Invited guests Thursday starting at 7:30 p. m. In I.O.O.F. hall. The affair is planned each year as a treat for the children. Santa Claui will be on hand to distribute gifts and the children will present a program of music, songs and readings. L M. CLINET0 BUILD JACKSONVILLE GROCERY Jacksonville. Dec. 19 Erec tion of a structure for his gro cery concern Is planned by L. M Cllne whose store now occupies the building previously housing Amv's ca'e. Cllne recently bought the vacant lot at the corner of 4th and California streets as the site for the building but will SHOPPING 'TIL CHRISTMAS Greeting Cards - Seals - Wrappings SHOP for GIFTS m SHOPPING CENTER The Rejl Store, West Main and Grape the call of your country and served in its armed forces to bring about the total defeat of the enemy, I extend the heart felt thanks of a grateful nation. As one of the nation's finest, you undertook the most severe task one can be called upon to perform. Because you demon strated the fortitude, resource fulness and calm judgment nec essary to carry out that task, we now look to you for leadership and example in further exalting our country in peace." Personnel already discharged can get their testimonials by presenting their discharge pa pers, in person or by mall, at any army, navy, marine corps or coast guard installation. not begin construction for some time. He returned here five months ago after service in the navy. Stars and Stripes Fly Over Bonins Chichi Jima, Bonins, Dec. 19 (U.PJ The stars and stripes flew over the Bonin islands today for the first time In 117 years after U. S. marines officially occupied the former Japanese fortress here In a ceremony before the humbled garrison. The first battalion of the third marine regiment yesterday low ered the Japanese flag from the staff and ran up the American flag to the salutes of both Amer icans and Japanese. PTA SPONSORED DINNER WILL BENEFIT CAFETERIA Jacksonville, Dec. 19 Spon sored by the P-T.A., a dinner will be held in the school lunch room here Friday evening, De cember 21. Since the cafeteria will ac commodate only a small num ber at one time the dinner will be served in two shifts, one at 6 p. m. and the other at 7 p. m There will be a short musical program between dinners. Mrs. H. A. Bernston heads the committee In charge. Funds will go toward Im provement of the cafeteria. THE GRANGE Central Point Grange Central Point grange will have a pot-luck luncheon pre ceding the meeting Friday, at 6:30 p. m. Members are asked to bring their own sen-Ice and coffee and rolls will be fur nished. An Inexpensive gift Is to be brought for the Christmas tree and gift exchange. Initiation of Juvenile officers will take place during lecture hour and a large crowd is re quested to welcome the new officers. It Is Impossible to drown In the Great Salt Lake In Utah, where the water Is 23 per cent salt, but It Is possible to strangle. AT THB WEST SIDE Medford, Oregon Phone 3330 Pittsburgh Couple Claims World Title For 'Hitchpicking Pittsburgh U.R It's a small world but there are a lot of people in it. That's what Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Myer, former Pittsburgh resi dents found during three and , sleeve," officers discovered a one-half years of war. And now"gppo harness" which Chand that it is all over, they claim the! ler had utilized to leave a trail armed forces "hitchpicking" championship of the world. During the war, they figured, they have picked up an even 1.900 servicemen and women. Among them were 180 from their home state of Pennsyl vania, and one naval officer turned out to be a friend they had not met since 1916. Another serviceman knew the best man at Mrs. Meyer's sis ter's wedding in Pittsburgh SO years ago. "It was a great pleasure to htve the company of these boys in our car, and some as guests in our home." Meyer said. The Meyers now live in Santa Cruz, Cal. SOMETHING TO CROW JoooHllIPf I '" ' jjj m ta i rtxw e r mi f.ru ' . mm b -i Elko, Nev.. Dec 19 0)- Jetter P. Chandler, a modrro version of "Cameo Kirby," fic titious king of gamblers, was In jail here today following 60 day tour of Nevada towiva dur ing which he allegedly "taptwd" various black Jack dealers for thousands of dollars with the aid of an ingenious rard-manipulnt-ing device. Chaiutler, 33-year-old war vet eran who admitted to police that he had made a deliberate round of Nevada cities for the purpose of -outhitting the ?1 dealers," was arrested in Elko when po lice became suspicious over his possession of a large number of victory bonds, ranging in de nomination from $50 to $1,000. Found at Table The ex-soldier was taken Into custody at an Elko gambling casino where officers, acting on reports of witnesses regarding the bonds, discovered him play ing cards. A subsequent examination dis closed that Chandler had ac quired the documents legally, however, strapped to his leg and "running up his waist and - around his neck and down his cf disgruntled "heavy sugar rif- flers" in Reno, Las Vegas, Tono pah, Ely, Winnemucca and Love lock. District Attorney Alexander Puccinelli of Elko, said that Chandler, who was a native of South Carolina, had lived in Oregon before entering the serv ice and had admitted perfecting the device Just prior to his dis charge two months ago. THIEF MISSED CALLING Indianapolis (U.R) Taxi Driv er Jack Higgins was glad he got his cab back, but he be- grudged the thief $4 in fares he made while the cab was missing. Higgins reported the car stol - en. A short time later, police MORNING FRESH 111 for i I ! 1 I 5LERS MEDFORD, OREGON L IS AT ITS BEST cweatfk. inf., irf j.iiit v Jiiamonta Christmas stoma; Dazzle her with that star-bright, heart stirring gift a diamond! 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