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History, Scenery Of Oregon Cited As State Asset - This it the second in se tiM of five article prepared by prominent Oregon news- fiapermen giving background niormation on the tourist in dustry in Oregon. Some SI 10,. 000.000 wai brought into the state last year by visitors from other states and countries, and this week has been designated aj "Tourist Host week", by Got. Douglas McKay. It has been pointed out that all resl dents of the state benefit from the industry, and that citisens who are informed regarding the scenic beauties and history of the state will have an ad vantage in dealing with tour ists. Editor's note.) By Herb Grey Advertising Manager, Medford Mail Tribune Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer, started the "On to Oregon" movement back In 1542, followed by Sir Francis Drake, Sebastian Viscaino and Capt. James Cook. Lewis and Clark were the first to cross the Oregon country by land. Then came members of John Jacob Astor's Pacific Fur company and the Hudson's Bay company, Yankee traders, soldiers and set tlers. Over the old Oregon trail and Barlow trail, and the Applegate trail further south, poured trap pers and tradesmen in ox-drawn wagons. Settlements were estab lished, with their boisterous gam bling halls, saloons and general stores. Gold was discovered, trou blesome Indians subdued. "Oregon Fever" Burns The lusty days of a century ago are but a memory, but "Ore gon Fever" still burns fiercely in the hearts of this generation. Rugged trails have become broad paved highways, the covered wagon has been replaced with the motor car. More than 777,000 of them from other states trav eled Oregon's fine roadways last year and they keep on coming, more and more of them every year, Oregon today is a vast smorgas- "Your Office Boy". Since 1927 Ideal Graduation Gifts ROYAL PORTABLES SHEAFFER PENS LEATHER GOODS Across from the Rialto Theatre bord of matchless scenery and exciting things to do. Here we have the gorge of the mighty Columbia with Mt. Hood tower ing above, majestic forest-mantled mountains with caps of snow, gleaming lakes and rushing rivers teeming with trout, the scenic and serene Wallowas, miles upon miles of sunny, sandy uncrowded ocean beaches. Here, too, we have Crater lake, with its tranquil sapphire-blue waters in the heart of a once-mighty vol cano, surrounded by towering rainbow-tinted lava cliffs. Names Delight Visitors to Oregon will delight In picturesque names bestowed by imaginative settlers Dead In dian springs, Jump-Off Joe creek, Eight Dollar mountain, Butcher Knife canyon and Lookingglass valley. They will also like the well marked historic points and well stocked museums to recall the colorful days of the early west. Oregon has much to offer vaca tionists aside from scenery. Many green fairways beckon devotees of niblick and mashie; there are surf and deep set fishing, trout and steelhead for the most ar dent nimrod: sports of all kinds boating, hiking, swimming and riding. Countless festivals and fairs, rodeos and pageants add zest to the Oregon vacation. Accommodations Better Accommodations are better than ever for the traveling pub lic. Hotels and resorts are plen tiful, and there are modern mo tels for every purse and prefer ence. Forest camps await the va cationist who likes to sleep under towering pines and firs and en joys the crackle of the camp fire with the odor of bacon and trout rising from a sizzling pan. This is the time of year that Oregonians lay out the welcome mat and prepare to hold "open house" for the thousands who have succumbed to "Oregon Fe ver." They will be paying guests, too. and Oregon cash registers will ring to the tune of well over a hundred million dollars before the last tourist makes his de parture. Satisfaction Important It is a pleasant and profitable job, handling this tourist busi ness, and wise hosts will not for get that satisfied customers be come as important a part of Ore gon's advertising as the outstand ing promotion work of the state highway commission's travel in formation department. The Oregon Advertising club's tnnrist hnt nrnpram is a lihpral ! education in how to make the j most of the "On to Oregon" trend so clearly indicated by increasing inquiries received from every state. Let us not forget that more hospitality means more "no va- nonni" ciam tVttat ireoi anrl in i years to come. 96 Volunteers at Camp Orientation Session Monday Camp White, May 23 Paul Hatton, manager of Camp White, addressed a meeting of volunteer service organizations in the Green room of the Center last evening, explaining the purpose and function of this Domiciliary center. Some 98 volunteer work ers representing 21 organizations attended, not including hospital staff. Following Hatton's introduc tory address was a talk by Dr. William E. White, chief medical officer, who explained in detail the medical care provided a member. Miss Ina Brown, acting chief nurse, and Miss Pat Short, chief physical therapist, also discussed medical features. Ralph H. Ruff in explained company organization, members duties, classification and disci pline. Ruffin is domiciliary-commissary officer. Tells of Program John L. Kelly, chief of special services, spoke on the VAVS program in the center. Miss Helen Webster, chief librarian, discussed the library aids, con tentment and rehabilitation. Spiritual and religious pro visioas by the VA were explain ed by Chaplain Henry W. Ander son. Protestant chaplain. Fred Sears, recreation director, ex plained volunteer aid in recrea tion. Arts and crafts, purpose and volunteer assistance was the theme of Harry "Ty" Teorey arts and crafts director. Teorey 's department is one of the most popular at Camp White. Many questions were asked Hatton after he had summarized the entire program. Refresh ments and a social hour followed and final adjournment was not reached until close to 11 p.m. WEATHER By United Press Northern California: Fair to day, tonight and Wednesday ex cept coastal high fog. Cooler in interior today; variable wind 8 15 m.p.h. this morning becoming generally northwest to north 15 30 m.p.h. ANOTHER GAS RATE DUCT ON! HOT .'-(ft ft: . ! . WATER 3 Times Faster! WITH THE NEW Continental GAS WATER HEATER Yei, with instant, safe, dependable GAS and this CONTINENTAL Gas Water Heater you can enjoy hot water MORE than THREE TIMES FASTER. The luxury of having ALL THE HOT WATER YOU WANT WHEN YOU WANT IT can be your for only a few cents a day. Pay As Little As $2-50 Per Month! Tank Gas Service You can also have modern cooking and water heating BEYOND THE CITY MAINS... Inquire about our LOW RENTAL PLAN m tank gas systems. CALiroHNiA-PAoirte UTILITY W SERVICE Utilities Company MEDFORD, ORE. PHONE 2-5284 Plans Told (or Pool Operation; Dedication Soon Details of the June 4 dedica tion of Medford's new Hawthorne park and swimming pool were discussed and worked out yester day at a meeting of the park ad visory committee and city offici als at the Colonial inn. The program will include a parade, a dedication talk at the park by Frank Van Dyke, style show and water demonstrations. Youth groups almost entirely will make up the 1:30 p.m. par ade. Assembly at the park for dedication formalities and Van Dyke's talk will be at 2 p.m. Jack McElroy of the "Welcome to Hollywood" radio show will be master of ceremonies. Sponsored by Medford mer chants, the style show will feat ure bathing and swimming ap parel. Exhibitions Planned Exhibition swimming by Judy Cornell, Portland, national 220- yard breast stroke champion, will highlight the water show. Jack Hensel, Portland, Multno mah Athletic club swimming in structor, also may bring along a girl diver, committeemen report ed. James Stanley. University of Oregon high dive artist, is also scheduled to perform. In an aouatic safety demons tration operation of the safety program for the pool will be shown. Pool Supervisor Norm Worthley and Dick Camden and Joan Dean will form the life guard staff. Plans for pool operation were outlined also at the session. It is intended to have the pool open seven days a week. A continuous filtering system in which water is completely circulated every eight hours keeps the water T Members to Open '50 Membership Drive YMCA members will gather at the "Y" building at 6:30 p.m. today for a kick-off dinner far the year's membership drive. The dinner, a pot-luck, will be served picnic style in the social hall. Among the speakers who will explain the membership cam paign, and its importance to the organization, will be Tony Man no, president; Bob Jones, gen eral secretary, and Dr. Lee Mel lish, membership chairman. The dinner will be followed Tuesday. May 23. 1IS8 clean and makes the week-long program possible. Open For Adults The pool will be open for adults as well as youngsters ex cept on special occasions. Mon day morning swimming instruc tion, which will be free except for regular admission price to the pool, is slated for youngsters. Concerning the swimming charges of 20 cents for young sters and 40 cents for adults, city officials have pointed out that the charges are the average of municipal pools elsewhere and were arrived at after studying advice and operation from other city pool managements in the state. The price includes amuse ment tax. Nine On Staff Nine persons form the park re creational personnel and must be paid, it was brought out. City officials stress that the pool is not being operated for a profit. The city may be able to reduce the charges after a time. Park advisory committeemen and city officials said that it is desired to administer the pool in a way that the public wishes. It was learned this morning that McElroy would like to tran scribe a program here for his radio show. MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE FIVX Jacksonville Sets 'Visitation Day' Jacksonville, May 23 Jack sonville school will hold "visita tion day" Wednesday, May 23, for children who will enter school next fall for the first time, it was announced today. Chil dren who are six years old, or who will be six before November 15, are asked to visit the school between 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The visitation day is planned to help the children adjust them selves to school routine, it is stated. Town children may come with a friend or parent and rural children will be brought on the school buses, according to the plans. The children will be taken home in tlij same manner, with a special bus running at 11:15 a.m. for the rural children. Because an effort will be made to show the visiting children a regular school day, and because of lack of space in the rooms, par ents are asked not to remain at school with the children. Orange juice and other re freshments will be served the children during the morning. CAN'T STOP HIM Athol, Mass. (U.R) When Ed ward T. Donnelly forgot his fish ing pole, he didn t hesitate a min ute. He removed the radio aerial from his automobile, attached his line and reel and took the legal limit of 12 trout from his favorite brook. by movies and stunts for smaller children, and family square dancing for older members. Boys and girls who are individual members of the "Y" have been urged to bring their parents to the dinner program. Those at tending are asked to bring a covered dish and their own service. Deed line Sunaay cuxuried to ell Deed Una Bnacuj ClanUMd to at Naon Saturday., "Noon Saturdays. Thanks A Million! I wish to express my thanks to the people of Jackson County who extended to me their fine sup port during the recent election. L. G. "Lew" Graves (Pd. Adv.) V e! 7 s . fil3 1 1 Tjlfli Donl throw ".m .lit. Wtor 'am Ml Oyon- SWwiawS "hlna Uauld or r.it. will calor Hioia Kvlh tsffiJ-V II thin... The "Jlf' I '"'" 15 Dy,,",,,n fi rifthiV isi&iiBml NT V' iltw: TSfijli lLSmSkM IllWJlfffel 'hots brown, black aateaMMBftimB 1 LffltcvSMr iho.i wack, r.diho.1 in"i'miM n wBS"""fa1 "d. DOUBLS ACT- ff H Ljljlj 1 ' ' f 1 1 ' jf cbio ION, COIOUS II fWus J!l SH"S" AU "" (ft if vu u Mi we're making deliveries! Things are really humming! We're getting new cars . . . the best-looking, best -performing DeSotos ever built. And the best automobile value today! Here's more good news. You'll be surprised how easily you can get a new De Soto. If you're looking for a really good deal, don't wait . . . stop in and see us now! see DE SOTO and !OUTHat HUMPHREY MOTORS 33 SOUTH RIVERSIDE, MEDfORD - PHONE 2-3203
