Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 5, 1950)
EIGHT MEDrOHD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Sunday. February 5. 1930 Pretty Maids CALENDAR Make a garden spot of your linen closet with this pattern! Do the fair charmers and their now era in bright spring colors! SImrile embroidery you'll en- joy owning! Pattern 7396; trans- ler o moms ovjxo 10 1-2 10V4 inches. Our improved pattern visual with easy-to-see charts and pho tos and complete directions makes needlework easy. , Send TWENTY CENTS in coins for this pattern to Med ford Mail Tribune, Household Arts Dept., P. O. Box 5640, Chi cago 80, 111. Print plainly NAME, ADDRESS with PATTERN NUMBER. Just off the press our new Alice Brooks Needlework cata logue! Send fifteen cents in coins for your copy. Illustrations of designs for crocheting, knitting, embroidery, toys, quilts, chil dren's clothes. Free needlework pattern is printed in book. JOB GOES WITH NAME Bar Harbor, Me. U.R) Presi dent Martin Van Buren started something when he appointed Tobias Roberts postmaster here in 1838. Roberts' son Tobias la ter held the Job and his grand son, also named Tobias, still holds It. TEACHING "BECKONS CHADS Northampton, Mass. U.R) College co-eds have a new inter est in teaching school after grad uation. One-fifth of the seniors at Smith college named teaching as their first choice for a post graduation job. LOANS Start the New Year with a clean tlate. Pay those Holi day bills with cash. Loam on your salary, furniture or automobile. With payments to fit your income. Loans from $50 to $500 On Your Salary. Furniture or Automobile Up re 24 Months to Ropay SEE AMERICAN FINANCE CORPORATION Room 210-211 Leverarra Bldg. Llcama M-362 Licoma S-28S PHONE 2-8886 Sunday 6 p.m. FOE Auxiliary, din ner at Eagles hall. 7 p.m. Central Point bethel, Job's Daughters, at temple. Monday 1 p.m. Past Matrons' club, Reames chapter, Masonic hall. 1 p.m. Medford Navy Moth ers' club, benefit card party at Girls' Community ciud. 2 p.m. Past Commanders' club. DAV auxiliary, tea at home of Mrs. E. R. Neff, 811 Bennett street for auxiliary mem bers. 7:30 p.m. Olive Rebekah lodge, IOOF hall. 7:30 p.m Jackson PTA exe cutive board. 8 p.m. Medford Inter-City club, 16 Cargill court. 8 p.m. Women of the Moose, lodge hall. Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Reese Creek Ex tension unit, home of Mrs. Clyde Williams. , 2 p.m. Medford Lady Elks, Elks temple. 2 p.m. Women s Missionary society, Temple Baptist church, home of Mrs. Doug Kimmons, Central Point. n.m. Aiona fm soum- ern Oregon Alumnae club, home of Mrs. Harry P. Poston, 922 Ppririv avenue. 6:30 p.m. L,aay ijions, ainner at fire hall. 7:30 p.m. Medford rarenis Extension unit, nign scnooi, rnnm 7:30 p.m. Medford Duplicate Bridge ciud, ivieaiora noiei. 8 p.m. Chapter BE. PEO, home of Mrs. E. P. Leavitt, 1317 ftimpn Annp avenue. 8 p.m. Evans Valley PTA, at school. 8 p.m. Pythian Sisters, Py thian building. 8 p.m. Chi Rho circle, home of Mrs. W. D. Mattsen, 133 Ken wood avenue. 8 p.m. VFW auxiliary, Vet erans' hall. 8:15 p.m. Jackson County Civic Music association, concert at senior high school auditorium. Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Medford Exten sion unit, recreation hall on Priddy street. 1 p.m. Chapter AA, PEO, home of Mrs. B. Ray Miller, 127 Valley View drive. 1:30 p.m. Mistletoe club, Girls' Community club. 7 p.m Jackson County Medi cal auxiliary, home of Mrs. Earl L. Lawson, 40 Crater Lake ave nue. 7:30 p.m. Lively Oaks club, home of Mrs. Homer Lamb, Florence avenue. 8 n.m. Aid Association 01 Lutherans at St. Peter's church. 8 p.m. American region auxiliary, armory club room. 8 p.m. Keames cnapier, ma sonic hall. Thursday 12:30 p.m. Medford Sojourn ers' club, YMCA. 1 p.m. Adarel Social club, 1270 Orchard Home drive. 1 p.m. St. Peter's Lutheran Ladies' Aid society, at church. 2 p,m. Women's Christian Temperance union, Girls' Com munity club. 7:30 p.m. Central Point Job's Daughters. 8 p.m. Don A. Emerson lec ture on modern education at Roosevelt school gymnasium. 8 D.m. Beta Siiima Phi, home of Mrs. Charles Ely, 419 West Second street. Friday 12:30 p.m. St. Mark's Auxiliary-Guild, at church. 2 p.m. Child evangelism class, Girls' Community club, for teachers and workers. 7:30 p.m. Pocahontas lodge, Redmen hall. Cards at 8:30 p.m Saturday 11:30 a.m. Nevita OES, Rogue Valley club. 12 noon Zulelma Daughters of the Nile. 2 p.m. RNA juveniles, home of Mrs. C. H. Rawstcrn, route 2, box 236. 2 p.m. Medford Lady Elks, tea at temple for visiting mem bers. Center HaTbor, N. H. (U.R) Still standing on the Sturtevant farm here is the "Whittler pine." under which the poet John Greenlenf Whittler wrote some of his poems, including "The Forest Giant." The Free State of Dade, county in northwest Georgia, raised the U. S. flag for the first time In 85 years, ending its "secession" from the Union, July 3, 1945. Kiwanians Announce 'Kapers' Performers Several Derformers in the 1949 Klwanis Kapers will participate in the 1950 production, it was announced yesterday by General t-nairman Konert voegtiy ana Di rector William Croarkln. They Include Zoe Peters, blues singer; Sue Murphy and Fred Buehner, vocalists, and Joyce ttonins, singer and dancer. Among other participants ar ranged are a negro spiritual quar tet and a hula dancer from South ern Oregon college. Colleen Hope will do a dance specialty, as sisted by Pat Hilton. Intensive rehearsals will begin Monday with girl groups to meet at 7 p.m. at the senior high cafe teria and the minstrel chorus of Kiwanians to practice at 8:30 p. m. Most specialty numbers have been lined up, the two men stated but about 30 women, particularly older girls or young matrons, are needed for scenes and chorus routines, six for a Charleston number. Dates of the Ashland showing have been moved to February 22 and 23. Medford presentations will be February 24 and 25. Med ford and Ashland Kiwanians are sponsoring the kapers to raise funds for their youth work. (Acme Teltphoto THE FIRST Dr' A" Bastroamld J0J0, first ambassador from the new republic of Indonesia to the Unlt-d States, is shown on his arrival In New York. He was for merly minister of education for Indonesia. The Grange chapter, Country temple, A Permanent Vacation FROM NAGGING WATER WORRIES Given Away Free WITH EACH PURCHASE OF JACUZZI PUMPS nnf WATER SYSTEMS You need no longer be subjected to the thou, sand and one worries brought about by a lim ited or insufficient water supply. Jacuzzi, the original injector type pump, has brought wel. come freedom to thousands of satisfied men throughout the United States. The turn of Up is enough to provide the countless advan. tagea of freah, free-running water abundance, when a Jacuiri Pump is on the job, at work for you. For full particulars, coniult our local representative today. STAMPER & GOFF BROS. FREE DELIVERY SERVICE 225 Wear Main Phont 2-2939 LIOL1 Upper Rogue Grange Upper Rogue Grange met in regular session February 2 with Master Herb Carlton presiding. Harold Barker reported on the Rogue River dam project re affirming the statement of the Upper Rogue Grange as going on record opposing the project, and such notice was sent to Washin- ton. Master Carlton reported on the recent Pomona meeting. Glenn Anderton and Bruce Grieve reported on legislation while Roy Vaughn reported on agriculture. Agnes Berry report ed on home economics, stating next H.E.C. meeting will be held n the Grange hall Thursday, February 9, with a dessert lunch eon at noon. There will be a public dance in Grange hall Saturday evening. February 11. Mr. and Mrs. tan Ulrlch and Mr. and Mrs. Paui Davis are on the serving com mittee at the next Grange meet inf, February 16. WEATHER By United Press Northern California Occa sional rain Sunday and Monday with snow above 4,600 feet. Lit tle change in temperature, south erly winds off coast occasionally 30-40 MPH Point Sur northward and 20-30 MPH Point Sur to Point Conception. Lyons Family Home Burned To Ground Wind-fanned flames Friday burned to the ground the two story residence of Mrs. Emily A. Lyons and family at 621 Alberts street, a short distance outside the southwest city limits. Medford firemen, dispatched to the scene when they were in formed that homes inside the city limits were threatened, stated that only a few household items and clothing were saved. The loss was partially covered by in surance. Ed Canoose, assistant fire chief, said that the cause of the fire was undetermined. He said he was told that Mrs. Lyons first noticed the blaze between the wall and the ceiling next to the flue and that it apparently be gan in the attic. Eight Calls Received Mrs. Lyons and three children who occupied the house are re portedly staying at the homes of her other children. Under strict orders of the city council against answering calls outside the cily limits, firemen received eight alarm bells and three office phone calls before going to the blaze. At 3:57 p. m., 20 minutes after the first alarm, the department was informed that a house at 524 Park Place No. 5 was ablaze. Two trucks went out but found no fire at the address. One truck stayed out and 1,200 feet of hose was laid for the Alberts street fire. Obituary MRS. MARTHA CHRISTENSEN Martha Viola Christensen, a resident of Medford for 24 years. passed away at the family res idence, 17 Myrtle street, on Fri day evening. She was a native of Clearfield, Pa., born on Dec. 22, 1865. She came with her parents to tne west at an early age and was united in marriage to Sam Christ ensen, at Manitou, Colo., on Feb. 18, 1890. She and Mr. Christ ensen had resided in Oregon since 1909 and at Myrtle street since 1926. She is survived by her husband Sam Christensen; one daughter, Mrs. F. G. Ewens. Roseburg; one son Louis Main, Timber; one sister, Sarah Wood of Fruita, Colo.; four grand children, J. E. Walker of Medford. Irene Clark of Roseburg, John V. Walker of Notus. Ida., and Elaine Horner of Cass, W. Va., and 11 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be con ducted from Perl funeral home Monday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Harry H. Young, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran church, of ficiating. Interment will take place in Siskiyou Memorial park. BENJAMIN D. LONG Benjamin Davis Long, a resi dent of this community for 20 years, the family home being at 1109 W. 11th street, passed away at a local hospital Friday. Mr. Long was born at Severville, Tenn., on Aug. 11, 1875.- He and Mrs. Long were mar ried 53 years ago last .Decem ber 20. He had been a mason since 1905. He is survived bv his wife, Mrs. Clercy Jane Long, of Med ford; four sons, Robert W., of Medford. Albert C, Ontario, Cal., Marvin D., Window Rock, Ariz., Jess C. Medford: five daughters, Mrs. L. G. Hughey of Bloom field, Ind., 'Mrs. J. D. Gibson of Osawatomie, Kan., Mrs. Jack Sparlin of San Lorenzo, Cal., Mrs. Larry Tolle of Pendleton, Mrs. John Henson of Medford; three brothers, Sion of Texas, Charlie O., of Tennessee, Walter Long in California; one sister, Mrs. Burdy Hightower in Colo rado; 15 grand children and one great grand child. Funeral services will be con ducted from Perl funeral home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. w. a. uawes. pasior ot me ira BaDtist church officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. Perry Johnson, pastor of the Temple Baptist church. Medford Masonic lodge xvo. 103 will also have services at the chapel. Interment will take place in Siskiyou Memorial park. Charlie D. Miller of Medford, two daughters, Mrs. Harry Shel ton of Hayward, Cal., Mrs. Betty Sitton of Wilderville, Ore., and one son, Floyd of California. Funeral services will be con ducted from Perl funeral home on Monday at 2 p.m. with the rtev. J. U. mcuaniei 01 ine rust Church of God officiating. In terment will take place in Med ford IOOF cemetery. CLEVELAND H. STORRS Services for Cleveland H. Storrs, 49, of Elk Creek, who took his own life Tuesday, were held in the Conger-Morris chapel Saturday afternoon with the Rev. W. A. Dawes officiating. Commit tal services were private. Mr. Storrs was born May 10, 1900 in East Orange, N. J., and came to the Trail community from Pasadena, -C a 1., in May 1948, when he bought the Frank Houston place. He was a veteran of World War I and II, and was discharged from the army as a major. He was married, Sept. 10, 1947 in Pasadena, to Ruth Mattison, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Cleve land Mattison, and a daughter, Catherine Storrs, Topeka, Kan. FRED J. FICK Fred J. Fick. 502 North Holly street, passed away in a local hos pital Friday. Arrangements are in care of Conger-Morris funeral home and a complete obituary will be published later. SHAFFER Vancouver Newspapers Seek Killing Solution Vancouver, B. C, Feb. 4 (U.R) Two local newspapers offered a total of $20,000 today for In formation leading to the solution of several unsolved murders in the city. The Daily Province, calling its plan "Someone Knows," of fered an initial $1,000 reward to the person who submits the let ter which leads to the solution of the city's most recent killing. The Sun's "Somebody Knows" plan makes the same offer. Egg Price In Portland -Slated to Rise Monday Portland, Ore., Feb. 4 (U.PJ Major Portland dealers an nounced today they will raise the price of AA large, A large, AA medium and A medium eggs one cent a dozen on Monday. Short supplies because of cold weather and active demand at all levels were listed as the rea son for the advance. New prices to retailers will be AA large 43 cents, A large 41, AA medium 41 and A medium 40. MRS. MARCELLA MILLER Marcella Miller, a resident of Medford for 17 years, passed away at the family residence, 1358 Morrow road Friday. Mrs. Miller was born in Georgia on Jan. 13, 1874. She is survived by her husband homes. WILLIAM H. Services for William H. Shaf fer ,who passed away in a local hospital Friday evening, will be held in the St. Mark's Episcopal church, of which he was a mem ber, Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. George Bolster officiating. Committal services will be in Siskiyou Memorial park. Ar rangements are in care of the Conger-Morris funeral home. Mr. Shaffer was born in Kerby Ore., on Oct. 19, 1903. He worked for the Pelican Bay Lumber com pany, Klamath Falls, for 21 vears: moved to Ashland in March, 1948, and to Medford in December, 1948. He was united in marriage to Nadine Brearcliffe, in Klamath Falls Aug. 2, 1928. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Gary and David; a brother, Orby, Weed; and tour sisiers, Mrs. Verna McCandliss, Mrs. Frank Ayris, both of Medford; Mrs. Charles McCandliss, Klam ath Falls; Mrs. Jack Keefer, Starkey, Ore. Patients Released Commun ity hospital reported that three men who have been confined there for several days were dis charged yesterday. Floyd Baker, route 4, box 77, was released after being confined by illness for two days. Robert Lee, 847 Palm street, and Titus Martin, Central Point, who underwent surgery, returned to their DISTINCTIVE Draw Draperies I KttSA WE MAKE THEM krV u4 WE HANG THEM Wakefield Drapery 2nd Floor Medford Furniture, 6th & Barrier, Ph. 2-6010 HAGEN'S GROCERY a! P. Hagen Bill C. Hagen FRESH VEGETABLES DAILY FREE DELIVERY Reasonable Prices 534 E. Main Phone 2-6217 We Give S & H Green Stamps See . . . WHITEHOUSE CHERRY ICE CREAM Advertised In the cur rent iisue of the Sat urday Evening Post. SS I ..MMfM3 A Luscious NEW Treat . . . for the Magic Month of February UPlutel lUUSf cherry CE Sparkling, Red, Meaty Cherries Nestled in a Special Rich Snider's Ice Cream . . a Delicious Dessert, Gay Party Treat, Perfect Refreshment Any Time - Any Place . . . Enjoy It Often ... All Month! IT'S ANOTHER j0 QUALITY PRODUCT!
