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1 1 TEN MEDFOHD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Monday, February 13, 1S50 Attorneys Work On I Briefs In Medical Anti-Trust Action Portland, Ore.. Feb. 13 (U.R) A lull entered the federal anti trust suit against the Oregon Medical society, affiliated phy sicians and county medical groups today as government at torneys worked on a brief due In 60 days. The last government and de fense witnesses were heard hat urdav and Judge Claude McCol lach posted time limits for the tiling ot Drieis. Defense attorneyi will have 60 days to prepare an answer to the gdvernmont'a brief, and the government will be granted 15 days for a reply. Arguments will begin fter the last brief is submitted. The government charges Oregon medical groups tnea lo exciuae commercial hospital associations and set up their own organiza tions to monopolize pre-paid medical care in the state. Obituary JOHN STRAIN John W. Strain, 82, passed away at the V. A. Domiciliary center this morning. Funeral ar rangements are in care of Conger-Morris home and a complete obituary will be published later. ARTHUR HERRICK Arthur L. Herrick, 71, passed away at the V. A. Domiciliary center, Camp White, Saturday. Funeral arrangements are in care of Conger-Morris funeral home and a complete obituary will be published later. IRVIN DUPRAY Irvin Dupray, 79, passed away at his home, 719 Newtown street, Sunday. Funeral arrangements are in care of Conger-Morris funeral parlors. CARL BENNETT SR. E. Carl Bennett Sr., 246 South Ivy street, passed away in a lo cal hospital Sunday. Funeral arrangements are In care of Conger-Morris funeral parlors. SARAH SHELL Mrs. Sarah S. Shell, wife of William Shell, Central Point, passed away at her home Sunday. Funeral arrangements are In care of Conger-Morris funeral parlors. STELLA FOX Mrs. Stella Fox, 83, Apple gate, passed away in a local hos pital Sunday. Funeral arrangements are In care of Conger-Morris funeral home. Two Republicans Show Interest In Senatorial Race Portland, Feb, 13 Two prom-) inent republicans from the Port land area were reported consid ering entering the race for the nomination for United States senator today, Walter W. R. May, publisher of the Oregon City Enterprise, and George L. Koehn, Portland manufacturer, manufacturer, both say that they will decide probably this week. Already In the field are in cumbent Senator Wayne Morse, and Fred Robinson, Medford clothier. Robinson has stated that he may withdrawn from the contest if a better-known man appears to oppose Morse in the primary election May 19. Has No Comment Robinson, who is traveling throughout the state In the in terests of his candidacy, said that he has no comment for the press at this time. Portland political observers say that Koehn is considered to be the one who will file. May, who is a former writer for the Portland Oregonian and who later was a Portland Chamber of Commerce executive, said that the future of his newspaper is a major consideration in making his decision. Koehn, 61, Is a manufacturer of carbon paper and typewriter ribbons. He is a past commander of the state department of the American Legion, a lawyer, a former college instructor and a horticulturist. (Arrnp Tflpphotoi INVITING AlthouRh the answer is an overwhelming "YES," Actress Ruth Roman asks, "Will you be my Valentine?" Don't push, the line forms to the right. HARRY SANFORD Services for Harry G. San ford, 62, who passed away at his home in Shady (Jove Friday, will be held In Conger-Morris Chapel Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. D. E. Millard officiat ing. Interment will be In Siski you Memorial park. Mr. Sanford was born In Manchester, N.H., Dec. 27, 1887, and received his education In that city. The lure of the west took him to Colorado in 1914, and he settled in Denver. He was united in marriage there to Ruth G. Wood. He rose to an executive position with the Em pire Zinc company and when they discontinued their Denver office following World War I, he went in business for himself, handling several large machin ery accounts. In 1939 he moved to Los An geles where he received his real estate training under Fritz Burns, whose developments have received national public ity. During World War II, he made a valuable contribution to the war effort as expediter of heavy machinery onto the war vessels. Ill health forced him to abandon this work In January, 1944. at which time he moved to Slincly Cove, where he became associated with J. C. Collins of Brown and While agency, open ing a branch office of that com pany in Shady Cove. He was a leader in Boy scout Troop 46. Shady Cove, and act ed as troop committee chairman as long as his health permitted. In addition to his wife, Ruth, he is survived by three children. Mrs. J. C. Crupper, Granger- vine. Ida.: Harry G. Saniord Jr. and Beverly Anne Sanford, both of Shady Cove: a granddaughter Sue Anne Crimper, a brother, W. Elgin Sanriford, Manchester, N il.: nnd a sister, Mrs. A. A. Pope. West Bridgcwatcr, Mass. CORA CAMPBELL" Services for Mrs. Cora A. Campbell, who passed away Sat urday at tiie home of her son. Dun, Phoenix, will be held at the graveside in Masonic ceme tery, Roseburg, Wednesday at 1 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Conger-Morris chapel. Mrs. Campbell, daughter of the late Henderson and, Rachel Lloyd, was born In Johnson City, Tenn., June 8, 1871. She was united in marriage to John H. Campbell on Jan. 1. 1891, In Mountain City, Tcnn. Mr. Camp bell preceded her In death in 1926. She made her home In Roseburg from 1907 until 1926, when she moved to Eugene, making her home with the late Mrs. George Ruiter. She moved to Phoenix Ir: 1947 where she resided until her death. Surviving are three children. Mrs. Marion Weatherford, Port land: Sam E. Campbell, Med ford: Dan H. Campbell, Phoe nix: 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. filBLMLDERS SUPPLY Quality Pumice BLOCKS - BRICKS FLUES 727 W McAndnwi tU. PHONI 2-4107 Ham Club Receives License For Station The Rogue Valley Radio club has received its amateur radio station license, W70EK, from the federal communications com mission,, according to Harry Comstock, trustee of the club station. The station will be on the air as soon as the necessary equipment is constructed and will be equipped so that it can be set up under emergency con ditions. A contest for members is be ing sponsored by the club. Mem bers will compete against each other in a contest to see who can contact the most states and Unit ed States possessions between February 10 and the next club meeting on February 23. Les Wilcox, an Ashland ama teur, was voted into membership last week. Wilcox, a Southern Oregon college student, operates station W7MNF in Ashland. Code classes arc now being held preceding the business meeting. Those interested in se curing amateur licenses are in vited to attend the next meet ing. Two Men Killed In Clatsop County Wreck Astoria, Ore., Feb. 13 U.R) Two Clatsop county men were found dead in a roadside ditch along highway 202 one mile east of Astoria Sunday. State police identified them as George Townsend, 19, Walluskl, and Don Napier, 27, Knappa. They were thrown clear of thcrr car after the automobile swerved on a curve and hit an embankment. Their bodies were found by a passing motorist. Klamath Man Killed In Two-Car Collision Klamath Falls. Ore.. Feb. 13 (U.R) Manuel Gonzales, 48. rail road section hand, was killed and eight persons were injured in a two-car collision Saturday night. Gonzales' car collided with one driven by Everett Jackson, is-iamsm tails. A tive-year-old boy, Sammy Herrara, who was riding with Gonzales, was the most seriously injured of the eight. Ashland Water Rate Discussion Continues Ashland, Feb. 13 It appeared certain today that the proposed increase in city water rates which was brought up at a city council meeting here last week, will undergo considerable study and discussion before put into effect. Councilman Sam Bailey, one of the first to suggest an investi gation of the situation, said that the proposed rate list submitted to the council provided for sub stantially higher rates than he had at first advocated. City Attorney Harry Skerry Jr., is at work drafting an ordi nance to enforce the rate pro posal, but some question has arisen as to whether a rate schedule should be included in the ordinance, permitting fur ther council discussion before a definite decision is made. 3jtd U"J -n. ' JrArintfJy.is,, AO v tr Jw-, 3,hc. Woman Loses Life In Murder, Suicide Try Coquille, Ore., Feb. 13 (U.R) Mrs. J. R. Mullen, 39, was shot to death and her husband was wounded seriously Sunday in what slate police described as a murder and attempted suicide. The Mullens' three children were asleep in the house when the shooting occurred. The Mullen home is on the George Clausen road between Coquille and Rivcrton. The Mul len's oldest daughter, Charlotte, 15. aroused a neighbor, Ed Wood ruff, and told him that her fath er had shot her mother. Woodruff told state police he went to the Mullen home and found Mrs. Mullen dead on the floor, shot three times with a .22 caliber pistol. Mullen lay wound ed in bed. He was brought to Falk hospital in Coquille. FINDS SNAKE W. C. Longwall, 448 North Front street, today was exhibit ing a dead blue racer snake which he found dying in the Ap plegate valley near Ruch. He said the snake, which usually hibernates, has been "fooled" into coming out by sunshine ov er the week-end, and appar ently had frozen during the night. 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No steam power will be used. Completion of the mill is awaiting arrival of elec trical equipment from the east. Capacity Up Cotton said the mill will he able to handle 60,000 feet of lumber In one eight-hour shift, compared to about 45,000 board feet at the old mill. Band saws will be used in place of circular saws in most operations. The design of the plant has been handled largely by the staff of the company. A number of labor saving devices will be incorporated in the mill. It was feared for a time after the fire that the company would be un able to reopen the concern. Washington. Feb. 13 (U.R) The air force plans to close Marks air field at Nome, Alaska by November 1. WW - - 1 1 m (Arm Tclephoto OUEST10NED Night club singer Dorothy Green Gach, 32, weeps after she and four men were picked up by Detroit police and held for questioning about $37,150 in series O notes they had stuficd in a paper bag. Many series O notes were taken in the recent $1,500,000 rob bery of Brinks, Inc., in Boston. Two things considered unlucky by horsemen are peacocks and 1 horseshoes. Sewing Course Draws Adult Class Interest A class arousing considerable interest in the group of adult evening classes arranged this week by the Medford city schools is one in cooking which is taught by Miss Hazel Hatley of the sen ior high school faculty. In this course, adults do actual cooking, using the most modern techniques as demonstrated by Miss Hatley, according to Elliott Becken, assistant city school su perintendent. Facilities of the cooking class room at the senior high school ,,eorl hf fhn Mass. C!nntpnt of the course is determined in large part by the interests and needs of the class members. This class Is given on Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. in room 7. Any adult wishing to enroll in tin novt ftw weeks ran rin so at the regular class session. Relieve distress almost instantly Be sure to use . . 20 Booths To Feature Scholarship Carnival Plans for the 20 booths which will feature the scholarship car nival to be sponsored by the Medford Business and Profes sional Women's club Wednes day evening have been com pleted, it was announced today by the carnival committee. Funds raised by the carnival, which will be in the Medford armory at 7:30 p.m., will be used to send some Medford high school girl to an Oregon college of her choice for one year. No admission will be charged to the carnival. Two-thirds of the nation's pop ulation lives east of the Mississippi. Santa Monica, Cal., Feb. 13 (U.R) Singing Actress Betty Hut ton has sued Ted Briskin for divorce. Ages 60 to 85 Buy Hospital Insurance BOTH MEN AND WOMEN Too often overlooked are the men and women ages 60 to 85. Hospital Insurance is 'now made available to this age group for only a few cents a day. Would you be forced to use your savings or borrow money If hospital ized? 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