Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, April 25, 1950, Image 12

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Newspaper Page Textk TWELVE MEDrORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE tot yl ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS NAMED Pictured above are the three first place winners in the VFW auxiliary essay contest on the subject "Peace with Honor for America," announced today by the women's group. They arc, left to right, Jack Halstead, first place winner; Ruth Lininger, third place winner, and Barbara Manley, second place winner. Halstead's winning essay has been submitted for consideration in the state contest. (Brainerd photo). Winners Named in Essay Contest of VFW Auxiliary Jack Halstead, 18, a senior at Medford high school, is winner of the essay contest sponsored here for senior students by the auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, it was announced today by Mrs. Fred Lawrence, chairman of the essay contest committee. Subject of the essays, 39 of which were submitted, was peace with Honor lor Amer ica." Other Winner Second prize winner was Bar bara Manley, and Ruth Lininger was third in the competition. First, second and third prizes in the local contest are $25. $13 and $10 respectively. State prizes are $30, $25 and $15, while top national prize is $1,000. Judgei of the essay contest were Mrs. Stephen G. Nye, Dick House, and Eric Allen Jr. A spokesmen for the Judges said that it was extremely difficult to pick winners because of the generally high quality of the entries. Halstead will read his winning essay on a radio broadcast over station KYJC tomorrow, and it will be published in Wednes days edition or tne Man Tribune. Bad Beer Sale Sign Attracts Customers Auckland, New Zealand (U.R) Dilapidated Rangitaiki hotel, near Lake Taupo, finds it pays to advertise bad beer. The hotel's strange sign adver tises "Bad beer, dirty glasses, crook change, uncivllity." "Come in," it adds. Most motorists do. They turn off the highway, and drive up the 200 yard track to see what the 2.000-feet-above-sealevel place is really like. When thy get there they can try the specials: "Pup's Nostril," small beer and gin, and "Dog's Nose," a large beer and gin. V 3 4 Trantacttoa Im Urge ..Ron to Small Number of Notes and Contracts February, 1950 ... . 82,131 Total Amount . . . $149,315,289.71 Average Amount Each Note or Contract $1,815.80 W....H...I 0 Hypnotist and Telepathist Amazes Knife and Fork Club Audience Here Rogue Valley Knife and Fork club memners watcned amazement last night as Dr. Franz Polgar, Austrian-b o r n hypnotist and mental telepath ist, displayed his powers of mem ory and hypnotism. Using members of the audi ence and a group of high school students, tne widely Known hypnotist and lecturer put a group of subjects to sleep and gave tnem instructions which they later followed in minute de tail when they awoke. Makes Speech wnne under tnis nypnotic spell, a well known Medford business man made a political speech announcing his candidacy for mayor and saying confiden tially that "Mayor Flynn lives on the wrong side of the tracks." A pretty Medford high school girl believed one of her close friends was "a dirty old man," and declared she had never seen her before; later the subject looked at the same friend und was smiling and friendly be cause Dr. Polgar had told her the person "is an attractive young man in a navy uniform." One subject rapidly recited peanuts. peanuts. peanuts every time Dr. Polgar tapped her on the right shoulder, and still another leaped from his chair as if stabbed whenever Dr. Polgar said are you fine? Climax of this post-hypnotic demonstration came when the group of five subjects, sitting by a window In the country club, all became greatly excited over the apnearnnce of Hying sau cers" and a few seconds Inter, acting under directions which Dr. Polgar had spoken when they previously hnd been "asleep, ' they all rushed to the microphone under the impres sion thnt it was Dr. Polgar's birthday and happily sung "Happy Birthday." All then filed by Dr. Polgar and shook his hand, each using his left hand. Remembers Nothing When awakened none remem bered what they had done or said, but the business man nurs ed a finger which he hnd allow ed Dr. Polgar to singe with a lighted match, apparently feel ing no sensation. Previously Dr. Polgar had ervice 0 N BANK Tueiday, April 23, 1950 demonstrated equally amazing memory tricks, and using co operative members, had found hidden objects including his fee check, in the room through thought transference. He declar ed thoughts can be projected from one mind to another as clearly as radio waves, if one has certain powers. When asked if mental telep athy would become more widely used, the speaker said he believ ed not. Dr. Polgar said it was en tirely possible that thought transference had been more highly developed in pre-liistoric days before human beings had learned to communicate by means of speech, and that it had become obsolete through lack of use. Uses 16 Subjects He said only relaxed, coopera tive people make good subjects for hypnosis. Beginning with about 16 persons, he rapidly dis covered which made good sub jects and used these for his dem onstrations. He told these, in all enrnestness, thnt he could help them become free of bad habits, such as excessive smoking, if they would cooperate. Herb Grey, president of the club, presided, and Dr. Edwin R. Durno introduced the speaker. The report of the nominating committee wns rend and placed in nomination for the board y directors were the Rev. George R. Bolster, Leonard Carpenter, Dr. Durno, R. W. Gray, Dr. Dwight Findley. Glenn L. Jack son, John P. Moffat. Rnwles Moore and Shelby Tuttle. O. S. BIRTHS RENNICK To Mr. and Mrs. Philip, 1260V4 Sunset avenue, Apr. 25, 1950, a boy, fi' i pounds, at Sacred Heart hospital. SORENSEN To Mr. and Mrs. Lowell C 1044 South Singe road, Apr. 23. 1050. a boy, 7'a pounds, at Sacred Heart hospital. KOUNZ To Mr. and Mrs. Monte Joseph. Wnlnutniere rnmh. Talent. Apr. 24. lilftO, a boy. 7' 2 pounds, at Sacred Heart hospitnl. 0 IS OUR BUSINESS A friend to small business and large, The United States National Bank is always at hand with helpful, understanding counsel. Thousands of Oregon businesses have been given a sound financial foundation with a custom-made credit loan from the United States National. Whether your operation is large or small, you are invited to discuss your financial problems with officers at this bank. 1.. 31 , i rTir-i. ii . sr. 'T"o AUAN f. FIRRY, gg IOIERT J. CUNNINGHAM, Am. Msnsgvr A. C. FRIIS, JR., Aiililoitl Monogw DWIOHT U HOUOHtON. Anlilonl M.gg JAHIS 0. MONTIITH, AufitwX Manorw (IRVING Fire Chief Cites Need for Better Equipment Here Medford has been fortunate in not having a disasterous fire in nf Unlala nf tall nttt buildings, Acting Fire Chief Leo wcinner toia jacKson mumy day. Due to lack of adequate equipment, weianor saia, m men would be unable to reach clnrinc in fuller hllHdinBS. and lives might be lost in addi tion to thousands ox aoiiars worth of damage done. Medfords rating on fire in surance coverage is now five, he said, but unless modern A..tmr,n an4 additional Der- sonnel are acquired, the rating will drop at least to seven ic ...hi.... in a nrnhnhlp increase of 20 to 30 per cent in fire in surance rates. 'Feeling of Safely" A Jnniiaia tira mrntrttnn PIT courafies building of homes and businesses, ana gives wui rf -nidlii anrl can ir v WHICH II important, the chief said. In ntnilf ! ITS 1 II II IV I Will nViort T.vtlp said that welfare is one of the biggest county problems ai present. uu LiL'W Uiavca, v - - An a r'B nnsilion stressed CUIUIIIiM-vin;. a - T the importance of a progressive government, wiin Cn.v.w.v, , rtnnnmv and nlanning. Lytle sai dthat many "float ers come mrougn uie aioic, that each county gives them food, gas and oil so they can move on. He also spone oi coun ty road work which is being V i j: ,-A nlnns for aone, ana uifttuaatu - the future. Lytle also mentioned other problems conirumeu w the court. Would Give Full Tim Graves said that county gov ernment should be run on a more business-like basis, and ne stressed that he woud devote full time to the job if elected. Mrs. M. Allison Moulton, pres ident of the women's group, nam ed a committee to study Novem ber ballot measures and to maKe the results of the study avail able at later meetings. On the committee are Mrs Florence Fish, chairman, Mrs. Curtis Hop kins and Mrs. Ben Stafford. ' Mrs. Winifred Vail and Mrs. Hattie M. Alden were hostesses. A talk on world government, to have been given by Mrs. G. W D'Albini, was postponed until the May 22 meeting. Centra Point Grades To Give Variety Show ricty Show" will be presented by the scvenm ana ein"" students Thursday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the high school gym nasium, according to C. A. Mey- lnn.nnlnfii -,Hnrinal. The eighth grade will present KlnV 'Vhna Afrniri " and the seventh grade will put on a puppci snow, nummoiiu skin," and a pantomime, and Bob Vlnn and DnnnlH Hall, elchth graders, win give a wu-sums ex hibition. . , . Tl.a onlnrlnlnmpnt Will IBSl nl.ni! lum hnnre Pmrppds will be used for research books for the library. EMPLOYEES DISMISSED Albany. Ore., Apr. 25 -U.R Postmaster lorn palmer said to day three employees have been dismissed as a result of the fed eral postal department's cutback orders. BROWN GRID COACH Providence, R. I., Apr. 25 (U.R) Gregory G. (Gus) Zitriries, Brown university line coach for four years, took over as head football coach today in the midst of spring training with plans for "a few minor changes." trtCr rnuMi OREGON t 1 ) i If 1 1 Council Divided on Setback Question; Issue Tabled After Pro-Con Discussion A divided Medford city coun cil last night temporarily tabled the issue concerning the setback line for a proposed seven-story apartment house at 10th street and Oakdale avenue. No definite time was set for deliberation on the matter again in open meeting. Councilmen in dicated that they would further study the matter with the plan ning commission in an effort to achieve a more nearly unani mous opinion one way or an other. The council came to its post ponement decision after talking to planning commissioners dur ing a recess and after hearing commission and opposition pre sentations and some builders in formation. Setback Disagreement City regulations stipulate that structures in the area concerned should be set back from the property line the average of oth er buildings on the street. For the apartment house that would mean about a zu-loot setoacK The Coates Construction com pany, which would erect the apartment house, originally asked to build out the property line. The planning commission has recommended a seven-foot setback. However, some proper ty owners in the area feel that the required average should be observed. Ben Trowbridge, president of the planning group which has given much time to study of the setback problem and other mat ters because of city expansion. stated three reasons for the com mission recommendation. He said it was the group's feeling that present setback laws are too stringent; and that, when an area changes from a residence zone to an apartment zone, it is the beginning of a commercial zone and that it is necessary to establish community shopping centers such as the Oakdale gro cery section in which the apart ment site is location. Takes "Too Much" In connection with these argu ments Trowbridge indicated that the setback depth required takes too much out of business property and that any zone bor dering a commercial zone sacri fices too much to take the pres ent setback. H. N. Lofland, 225 South Oak dale avenue, maintained that if the council agreed to the plan ning group's recommendation others may be allowed to build likewise and his property would be "bottled up." He declared that permitting the lesser set back will damage everything around for two blocks and "will do me some damage." Lofland also argued that "a fellow who has paid taxes here 20 years ought to have consid eration." He objected to the pos sibility of a parking lot "under my window. Miqht Increase Value Councilmen Elmer Childers and Harold Frye brought out that apartment construction might actually increase the value of property in the district, trye, nevertheless, expressed fear of setting a precedent in agreeing to the recommended setback, and Councilman Neil Davidson expressed similar concern. Councilman Paul Selby point ed to changes brought about by progress. Councilmen Frank Kuntz brought out mat tne lown Cities Favor Meters To Save Water Supply Chicago (U.R) M any water- conscious cities are considering installing water meters and bil ling customers on a family con sumption basis, according to the American Public Works associa tion. The association said water waste has become a matter of increasing concern to cities which can see themselves faced with a water shortage similar to that which plagues New York. The association cited Rahway, N. J., a city of 20,000 as an ex ample of the saving effected through the use of water meters. Took Action in 1941 In 1941, faced with a drought which almost dried up the Rah way river, the city passed an ordinance to install meters. Pre viously, the city had sold water on a flat-rate frontage basis to all but industrial users. Immediately after meters were installed, the association said, water usage per person dropped 16 gallons per day. City officials believe the saving was effected through repairs to dripping fau cets and leaky mains. Reserved for You! CASH COURTESY CONVENIENCE When You Need a Loan $50 to $500 You may hare at long at 24 Months to Repay So AMERICAN FINANCE CORPORATION Km 2 1 0-1 11 Ltverttte Bid. Hume- M-362 license S-215 PHONI :.m is growing up and that the coun cil desires to favor people here and outside investment as well. New on the job, Councilman Earl Miller said that he was re luctant to vote one way or the other on the matter until con templated new zoning laws are established. Members of the council gen erally have indicated desire to give careful consideration before voting. Several nave naa pres sure from individuals on the matter, it was reported. Attend Session Robert Coates and Donald Mil ler of the Portland construction firm, and Architect Donald By- ers were at the session. Byers said that the firm's 90-day com mitment with the federal hous ing administration ended early in May but that a 30-day exten sion was not impossible. Councilmen heard a petition from 12 people in the Oakdale avenue-lOth street area saying they had no objection to the apartment. A petition from six others announced consent to withdraw objections. Obituary LUCIUS KINCAID Lucius L. (Luke) Kincaid, 1232 North Riverside avenue, a resident of Medford and south ern Oregon for the past 53 years, passed away at home Tuesday. Mr. Kincaid was born at Da visville, Cal., on Nov. 13. 1890. and was aged 59 years. He had been in civil service for many years. He served in World War I and was a member of the D. A. V. Survivors include his wife. Ha zel. Medford: four sisters. Mrs. E. S. Kerby, Eugene; Mrs. March Brown. Lebanon: Mrs. Kay Greame, Lebanon, and Mrs. Beu lah Freeman, Medford: one brother. Howard. Davis Creek, Cal.; four nephews. Rue Free man. Yreka: W. A. Freeman, Medford: DeVere Kerby, Klam ath Falls, and Forest Kerby, An chorage. Alaska; one niece, Mrs. A. J. Farra, Medford; one greav nephew, Bobby Farra, and one reat-mece, iiaroiyn fverDy. Funeral services will be con ducted from Perl funeral home Thursday at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Meredith Groves, pastor ot the First Methodist church, of ficiating. Interment will take place in Siskiyou Memorial park. JOHN ENBREE .Tnhn W. F n h r p e . Snanish- Ameriran war veteran, nassed away at the VA domiciliary cen ter, uamp vvnue, Monday, fun eral arrangements are in care of Conger-Morris funeral home. MARY LOUCKS Mrs. Mary Emaline Loucks, 205 B street. Phoenix, passed away Monday at a local hospital. Funeral arrangements are in care of Conger-Morris funeral home. MARVIN MERCER Remains of Marvin Mercer, 55, who passed away Wednes day at the VA domiciliary cen ter, Camp White, were forward ed Tuesday by Conger-Morris funeral home to San Francisco, for services and interment in the Golden Gate National cemetery, San Bruno. Mercer was a veteran of World War I. He enlisted June 18. 1918. at Camp Dodge, la.. and served as a private in the 38th Spruce squadron, receiv ing his discharge Jan. 20. 1919. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Donna M. Whitlow, Los An geles. DELLA CARR Delia Carr. 135 Portland ave nue, passed away today at a hos pital in saiem. Details regarding funeral serv ices and a complete obituary will be published later, with arrange ments in charge of the chapel mortuary. Street Car Riders To Get 'Briefings' Pittsburgh (U.R) The Pitts burgh Railways company is try ing to give the public more for its money than just a ride. In a circular letter to all train men, the company directed them to tell the passengers more about what is going on up front. Like airline passengers who get little bits of information on the weather, altitude, speed and course, trolley riders will be get ting informal briefings. The trainmen probably won't turn to tell his passengers. "Well, folks, we're roaring through Soho at 18 miles an hour into a head wind of 12 miles an hour at an altitude of three feet. ' Operators Urged But the operators are urged to tell the huddled masses in their trolleys what happened when the car comes to a dead halt. The company recommended such phrases as, "There will be a short delay, we have mechanical trouble," or "we're blocked by a parked automobile, we'll be on our way in a few minutes." Management said it is not nec essary to yell out: Just tell the first few passengers in front and word will travel soon to tne rear of the car. i TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP Cleveland, O. Apr. 25 (U.R The 1950 world's professional tennis championship will be held in Cleveland June 6 to 11 under sponsorship of the Cleveland Press, it was announced today. NORTH SOUTH GOLF Pinehurst. N. C, Apr. 25 (UK Hoping she has regained the form that made her U. S. cham pion in 1948. medalist Grace Lenczyk of Hartford, Conn., opens her bid for the north and south women s golf title today against Ann Cosgrove of South- em Pines, N. C. I Schools Receive Lumber Books for Study of Industry ( Two more Jackson county high schools have received assist ance in teaching facts about the region's greatest industry, lum ber and forest products, it was reported today by the West Coast Lumoermen s association. Two 12-volume lumber book shelves, containing the finest books obtainable on lumber, log ging, forestry and natural his tory, have been presented to two school libraries by local lumber firms. The book shelves have been given to the Central Point high school by the Southern Oregon Planing Mill company, and to the Phoenix high school by the Alley Brothers Lumber com pany. Other county schools have previously been given the books. Attract Attention The new educational tech nique has already attracted na tional interest, according to the lumbermen's group, and more than 275 Oregon and Washing ton high schools, libraries and colleges have received the books as gifts from local firms. The books have been carefully selected by a committee of lead ing northwest educators ana provide local students with a wide range of authentic knowl edge of the lumber and forest products industry. These books will be particularly helpful to students who annually partici pate in statewide essay and ora torical contests as well as for general reference and study, lumbermen said. The writings of four northwest authors are included in the lum ber book shelf. "Burning an Em pire" and "Tall Timber" by Stewart Holbrook, one of the na tion's leading historians, are in cluded. James Stevens, author of the Paul Bunyan stories, has two books on the list, "Paul Bun yan" and "Timber. Paul Hos mer, Bend, famous short-log hu morist, rates his popular 'Now We're Loggin' " and Seattle schoolmarm Martha Hardy's new book "Skyo is included. Other Titles Other volumes are two by the American Forestry association; a biography of David Douglas, Scotch bontanist whose name has been given to the douglas fir tree; and a textbook on Paci fic coast trees. One of the best books on the shelf is "This Fas cinating Lumber Business" writ ten by Stanley Horn, editor ot the Southern Lumberman, "The Lost Woods," a natural history of the forests, is another. The lumber book shelf is part of the West Coast Lumbermen's association educational program developed in cooperation with its member mills and includes spe cialized booklets on this region in addition to the large books. German Gentlemen Also Prefer Blondes Springfield. 111. (U.R) Two German young men want Mayor Harry Eielson to find them American wives, preferably blondes. Eielson received the following letters: "We apply us with a great re quest to you. We are two broth ers and live in Bremen, Ger many. Wetare 18 and 21 years told. We wish two nice American girls to letter exchange. For the purpose to marry. We hope you can fulfill us the wish. Us girl type is: for my brother (Willi) is the age from 18 to 20, a blondy with a good figure. For my is the age of 17, blondy too and also a good figure. (Signed) "Winifred Graeber. ("P.S. But when you don't find us type, are other two girls also very good.") Idaho ships more apples than any other state except Washing ton. Don't throw hint liquid i It thlnoi. Tho Main In Dyamhlno keep your brown thoot brown, black shoot black, rod ihoo rod. DOUBIE ACT ION: COt Off S as It SHINES. All rondard colors. Attenti ion For Top Quality Construction Use High Quality, Economical TRU-MIX CONCRETE QUICK DELIVERY . ANYTIME . ANYWHERE TRU-MIX CONCRETE CO. MeAndrewiRoad phone 2-5271 City Ordinance on Drunken Driving Challenged Here Dr. Glenn C. Phetteplace, Medford dentist, has filed a peti tion for a writ of review within circuit court here asking that action on a drunk driving charge filed against him in city court be held in abeyance until the proceedings are reviewed by the higher court. In his petition, Dr. Phette place said a complaint accusing him of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor was filed in municipal court Dec. 10, 1949, and that he had filed a motion for dismissal with Municipal Judge G. H. Nelson Mar. 15, 1950. The motion, Phet teplace said, has been denied by Nelson. Claims Law Void The petitioner said he had con tended, in his motion, that sub section A, section 115-318, arti cle 1, ordinance No. 4323 is null and void because it conflicts with state law and because the Medford city council had no au thority to enact it. Dr. Phetteplace, represented in the action by Attorney O. H. Bentgson, maintains that neither Judge Nelson nor his municipal court has jurisdiction in drunk driving charges since state law vests sole jurisdiction in such matters with justice and district courts. Phetteplace says that if Nel- Y son is not ordered to desist from proceeding with the cause he will be deprived of trial by jury, which should be his right in a criminal case. HELD IN JAIL Mable Meeker, 34, was ar raigned in justice court yester day on a charge of larceny from a store building involving the theft of an electric razor from Wainscott's drug store. She waived preliminary hearing and is being held in county jail in lieu of $500 bail. Oak Grove School Sets Open House Friday Evening With the theme "When Your School Bell Rings," Oak Grove school will hold open house on Friday, April 28, starting at 7 p.m., according to Principal H. Bruce Metzger. ' He said that the open house has been designed so that pat rons of the district will visit their school at least once during the year. It is hoped that by the event patrons will better under stand the purposes of the school and evaluate its instructional program. w Tour Slated The evening will open with i registration in the lobby, guided f tour of Ihe building and grounds, informal visits with teachers and inspection of classroom work exhibits. At 7:45 p.m. there will be a general assembly in the school gymnasium. Adults will be assigned to class sessions fol lowing an address of welcome by Metzger. At 8 p.m. adults will go to class sessions and students will remain at the gymnasium for movies. There will be another assem bly at 8:40 p.m. and music by the school orchestra, directed by E. C. Root. Refreshments will be sold by the parent-teacher association. A booklet has been prepared for the event and contains plan of the school plant, the program and information concerning the school. LIGHTING BILL HIGH Richmond, Cal. (U.R) Clyde Mothershed, 25, decided the street was too dark. He pulled a handy switch on a light. A judge gave him the choice of a $75 fine or 20 days in jail for turning in a false alarm. 'am out. Wear 'em out Dyotv or Potto will color thou tcufft 1 f BROW N WLPik'S