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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (March 18, 1952)
TEW MZDrOHD (OHEOOIT) HAIL TRIBUKE Tuesday. March It. ISM Growth of Copco, Shown in Annual Report of Company Operating revenues of the Cal ifornia Oregon Power company totaled 11,954.782 from electric department operations, it was revealed this week by the firm's annual report to stockholders. Th total was S926.537. or 8.40 per cent, more than revenues for 1950, which also included $329, 163 from water department sales. Sales of electricity during the year totaled 1,046,338,421 kilowatt-hours sold at an average of, 1.136 per KW-hour. Total sales were up 12.40 per cent over 1950. Customers Increase Electric service was being ren dered to 76,143 customers at the end cf the year, a gain of 4.92 per cent over the year before. The number of electric customers has increased 92.98 per cent, or 36,687, since Jan. 1 1942. Most of this huge increase has come since 1946, and in the past six year period the number of cus tomers has increased 62.42 per tent. Between 1942 and 1952, the production of kilowatts increased from 122,225 to 258,170, an in crease of 111.23 per cent. Expense Rise Operating expenses for the year, including taxes and de preciation, amounted to $8,670, 557, an increase of 9.44 per cent over 1950. Net operating revenue in 1951 was $3,284,225.41. On "the company's post war construction projects, the report said that cross capital expendi tures for the year were $13,520, 835, and that construction planned during the 1952-54 per iod is estimated at $41,393,521. Of this total. $11,476,521 has been approved for use in system construction during 1952. This will include completion of the Soda Spnpgs and iish L-reeK nlants. scheduled for comrfetion this month; completion of Clear- ; water No. 1 early in 1853, ana : start of work on Clearwater J No. 2. Other 1952 projects also ln- elude transmission line additions. Hitchhiker Admits ; Attacking Priest Anaconda, Mont. (U.R) A : Butte hitchhiker found with : blood on his hands and jacket Tuesday admitted bludgeoning a priest with a soft-drink bottle "because he wouldn't give me any money." Victim of the pre-dawn at tack 10 miles west of Butte is father Michael J. Lynch, about 65, a priest at Anaconda's St. Ann's hospital. Father Lynch was found "cov ered with blood" and incoherent near his car early Tuesday. Anaconda Police Chief Mike Morris, who questioned suspect Joe Ducept, 29, said "he has given us a signed statement ad tnitting the attack." Ducept, "very drunk" when spotted a mile from the . scene, was picked up by the same two youths who discovered Father Lynch. . Chief Morris said "we're turning Ducept over to the coun ty attorney to face charges. Church Lays Plans For Bible Schooling Phoenix First plans for the daily vacation Bible school in June were made at a meeting of the cabinet of Phoenix Presby terian Sunday school held last week. Announcement was also made of a musical program to be giv en at the church Sunday, March 30, at 7:30 p. m. The program will be given by the music de partment of Southern Oregon - college under the direction of Oscar Bjorlie. An offering will be taken to apply on the fund for a movie projector. Oregon Masonic Master To Visit At District Meet The official visitation to Cen tral Point Lodge 135, AF and AM of the most worshipful grand master of Masons in Oregon, f s MEDFORD PHARMACY 127 EAST 6TH Just Off Central For Complete Prescription Service 9 a.m. - ro so PM. 3WJT ")AY and NIGH1 Call 2-6253 If No Answer Call 2-8582 Prompt Free Delivery Baby Needs Sick Room Supplies Rentals Gordon Hudson Medford's Own Modern RALPH S. NESfclfT Masonic Leader To Visit Rsinh S. Nesbitt. Portland will be made Thursday, March 20, it was announced today. A Histriet meeting of lodges in nictrirt 11 nf the Grand Lodge. AF and AM of Oregon, including Jackson and Josephine counties, will be held at the same time. A no-host banauet will be served at 6 p.m. by ladies of Nevita chap ter of Eastern Star of Central Point. Runnrian Planned The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. with Worshipful Master R. nrt Tjncrtrn. Central Point, in charge, and will be followed by a reception for Nesb:tt and mem bers of his official family. The grand master s address will fol low. firand lodee officers who are p-rnprfpH to attend include Roy W. McNeal. Ashland, junior grand warden; Harry D. Proud- foot, Portland, grand secretary; Fnorh R. Carlson. Portland. grand marshaU; Ralph T. Moore, Grants Pass, erand orator: At bert K. Cass, Grants Pass, grand standard bearer, and Fred A. Purdin, district deputy of the grand master for District n. Harold H. Head, oast master of Central Point Lodge 135; is general chairman for the event. Sevan Lodaea Seven lodees in District 11 will be nresented. They, and their worshipful masters, include Warren Lodee 10. Jackson ville, Glen W. Smith; Belt Lodge 18, Kerby, Phil Sawyer; Ashland Lodge 23, John H. Von Kuhlman; Grants Pass Lodse 84. Arthur T. Pratt: Medford Lodee 103. Bruce M. Merrifield; Central Point Lodge 135, and Cascade Lodge 208, Trail, Irwin i. tiowe. Last Minute Tax Rush Said Light in Portland Portland IU.R) internal reve nue officers in Fortiana say there was only a minor last min ute rush Monday before the deadline for filing income tax returns. Methodist Youth Rally Set Here River valley sub-dis- Tothnrfist Youth rally will be held at the First Methodist church. West Main and Laurel, on Saturday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m.f it was announced today. The Rev. E. J. Aschenbrenner : pastor of St. Paul's Methodist: church, Spokane, wasn., wui De ; the principal speaker. , Th nrneram will be receded hv a nntluck dinner in the din- . . . ing room of the cnurcn. uiner feature nn the urogram wiil include special musical numbers by various groups. Delegations are expected from Ashland, Tal ent, Gold Hill, Ashland, Wilder ville and Klamath Falls. The rally is the first meeting of th United Evangelistic Mis sion to be held in the Rogue Riv er valley. Other services will be held in local churches next sun day and throughout the week. George Goodman and Richard Crain are in charge of arrange ments for the rally. Wife Notified Of Flier's Death War department notification of the death in action of Capt. Jack C. Langston was received this week by his wife, Mrs. Jacalyn Faye Langston, Trail. The offi cer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Langston, said yesterday they had received similar notification. The wife of the F-84 fighter bomber pilot is making her home with her mother, Mrs. Clara Thurman, in Trail. She is the daughter' of the late Jack Thur man, former owner of Acme Cleaners in Medford. Her chil dren are Jalinda Clare, 6, and John Wesley, 3. - TO YreEnsi eMrag LP KecO BDejffff FLIGHTS EVERY DAY Service every day to all principal Sacramento Valley cities. Also to Coast cities south of here. FLIGHTS IVfUY DAY Vlo Cm via Soct.Vly. 7.50 AM MOM 1:40 Mi liSOPM :00 M For Reservations toe your travel agent or Phone Medford 2-3151 Southvest Airaays IT'S "MARCHE WEEK" AT MANN'S thinking of a "flowery" bonnet? "Mf we have YOUR answer in the festival 1 C Here is one we know you'll uant ... a picture-pretty ripple brim bonnet in smooth balibuntal! To make you that much prettier Marchi tosses two largt roses atop the brimJ Just one of a breathlessly beautiful exclusive Marchi collection! WEDNESDAY SPECIALS LADIES SKIRTS Good-looking rayon skirts in checks or solid colors. Many styles to choose from. Sizes 10 to 20. A $5.98 value. Wednesday only SECOND FLOOR $4.98 HOLLYVOGUE HOSE Short, medium and long length nylons in all sizes. New spring shades. Sheer and medium sheer. Values to $1.85. While they last- Wednesday only ... MAIN FLOOR 97c pr; 80 SQUARE PERCALE Quality 80 square percale prints in a wonderful variety of patterns and colors. All washable and color fast. Brand new for spring sewing and so inexpensive. 36" wide. Regular 49c yd. MAIN FLOOR 29c yd. SNACK TRAYS Crystal snack sets, service for four. Square plate with matching cup. The smart hostess will want one of these. Regular 1.98 $1.29 SET LOWER FLOOR KNITTING BAGS Wool plaid, corduroy and two tone plastic knitting bags with draw-string closure. Art needlework special Wednesday only. Values to $3.49 LOWER FLOOR Vi Price MEN'S SLIPPERS Romeo house slippers. All leather and leather lined with outdoor sole. Sturdy rubber heels. A good range of sizes. Regular $5.75. Wednesday only MAIN FLOOR $4.79 pr. BOYS' T-SHIRTS Good assortment of T-Shirts'for boys. Plaids, solids, plaids and novelty designs. Fine combed cotton with non-stretchable neckbands. All sizes. Values to $1.79. LOWER FLOOR 98c SHORT CUTS TO BETTER SEWING FROM OUR, NOTIONS COUNTER PIN-IT... Skirt Marker Now you can pin an even hemline with a skirt marker which works easily, quickly and accurately. No muss, no fuss and no chalk marks. $1.98 Shoulder Accents As necessary for fitting as th sowing machine1 for sewing. Solvo your fit ting problems by putting m the right kind of shoul der pad. All styles and all sizes. 69c up New Buttons We've just received' a new shipment of the prettiest buttons you've ever laved your yes on. Jewel-like trims, gold, silver, plastic, glass and nov elty styles, all design ed to accent your costume. i MEDFORD a Mr v. 1 v7 Mpl .. g i, I Quantity Siw Color 2nd Color Ooico lhoose this gold-printed J duster that you can wear so many Jk 111 different ways ... as a dress, as a I" y Ntm housecoat, as a duster. Tubfast 0"tlfO a. gold-printed cotton, hidden zipper " Cilr , front, gold-piped mandarin col- I 20NE c..-. a lar and pocket cuff, spaghetti belt. J . c.O.D. D Spring Fabric Event $. cViase' SP?C"VrCS dress ,cnt. tao"r:i narcna'r... in sav ? w -y many ..nY-v:- v-veei " j t Full, Crisp Silhouette Looks Best in Butcher Linen SUN-'N-FUN The light-weight butcher linen in a gay assortment of pastel shades. You'll lov this fabric for those cool summer dresses. 44" wide. 79c YD. SUN TOUCH The medium weight butcher linen. The perfect fabric for anything from a chemise dress to a suit. Wearable from daytime to after-dark hours. Also 44" wide. $1.39 YD. BURL-CRISP Heavy-weight butcher linen ideal for the popular duste or spring suit. An interesting texture fabric available in navy, black, shrimp and orchid. 44" wide. $1.29 YD. 10c CARD . t
