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SIX MEDFORD (OHEOON) MAIL TRIBUNE Sunday, Jun IS, 1151 Liquor Control, School Plan Hit at Grange Convention La Grande (U.P.) Slate liquor control policies and school district reorganization drew the wrath of Oregon State Grange delegates in convention here Fri' day. The delegates passed three res' olutions aimed at changing the liquor control setup in the state. They call for an investigation of the liquor commission, a possible amendment of the Knox law, and a bsn on liquor advertising in Oregon. Investigation Asked One resolution demanded an investigation either by the gov ernor or by the legislature of why liquor income has dropped, the influence of outside interests such as gambling in the policies of t h e commission and why "good men don't want to serve" on the commission. The resolution c al 1 i n g for Grange efforts and money to de feat the school reorganization bill in November was passed with only a few dissenting votes. It was the Grange wruch led the referendum movement to pla? the so-called Holy plan on the ballot. Urge Dam Comtruetion In other convention action, Friday, the Grangers urged con- IDEAL FOR A TEAROOM 804 E. MAIN Now available for hotel, club or any PROFESSIONAL , OR VOCATIONAL Use. Also Living Quarters LARGE DRY BASEMENT PLENTY PARKING Silt or la. Call E. P. Garth. Horal Mtdford, or 2-6291 struction of the Hells Canyon dam and the Ice Harbor dam by the federal government but op posed construction of the Pelton lam on the Deschutes river by the Portland General Electric company 5,000 Guard Troops Star! 1952 Training Portland (U.R) Five-thou sand troops of the 41st infantry division and other Oregon na tional guard troops were moving Saturday to summer training areas. The 41st division was sched uled to move into Fort Lewis, Wash., while other guardsmen planned training at Camp Clat sop near Astoria. Trucks, trains and buses were used for transportation of the troops and supplies to their fifth summer training period since World War II. Two Medford Oregon national guard units were among those slated to arrive at Ft. Lewis Wash., Saturday for 15-days sum mcr training. They are Head quarters company and Company A, 186th Infantry, 1st battalion. The units, including 73 officers and men, left here by train at midnight Friday and are to re turn Saturday, June 28, at 6:30 p.m. by train. TO COMMEMORATE BATTLE Southern Oregon Society of the Sons of the American Rev olution will hold a no host din ner at the Medford hotel Tues day, June 17, at 7 p. m. to com memorate the battle of Bunker Hill fought by the Continental Army against the British on June 17, 1775. Rev. D. Kirkland West will be the speaker of the evening. Don't Wait 0 Any Longer CALL US Tomorrow for complete Fur Service Let us protect your preeloui furs against moths, heat, fire and thievea. Your fun are SAFE when they're itored safely away In our scientific vaults. Send your fura to ua nowl Cleaning Glazing Repairing p "liv A v r J LuCx. , w- Mm xl'M ' (fill Aid Asked in Hunt For California Man Mrs. Alma Taylor, Box 538, Jacksonville, yesterday report ed to The Mail Tribune she is asking persons in this vicinity to be on the lookout for Ezra "Lenny" Witham, 38, who is object of a widespread search following a shooting June 8 at Hydesville, Calif. Mrs. Taylor's daughter, Mildred Louise With am, 28, also of Hydesville, was shot and killed in the affray. She was the estranged wife of the Witham and was seeking a divorce from him at the time the shooting occurred! her mo ther said. Mrs. Witham was the mother of three young children and has visited in Jacksonville with her mother who has lived there about 10 years. Witham is believed to be driv ing a 1947 or 1948 cream-colored convertible Chevrolet. He is described as being five-feet nine to eleven inches tall, weighing 210 pounds, heavy-set, fair com plexioned with balding sandy hair. He la an ex-wrestler ani fighter, has bad burn scars on his hands and talks with a slight Bostonian accent. In 1933 only 29.5 per cent of the babies born in Canada were born in hospitals, but by 1950 the proportion had risen to 77 per cent. Huber Meats, Inc. LOCKER BOXES FOR RENT DEALERS IN LIVESTOCK CUSTOM CURING and SLAUGHTERING BEEF & PORK FOR SALE Cut & Wrapped for Locker Phone Central Point 862 Table Rock Road Phona 2-9008 m " k n fn li tu J te CS&lM SIMM WM I J t i M H M I mfrl IrM SPnoZ 'OTuiTj ilfofuy ' 1951 N.. FACIFIC HIGHWAY MEDFORD, OREGON SAFETY TIN HATS Aluminum Only $4.98 ' CATFISH DERBY QUEEN AND COURT Miss Beverly Newbry (seated) has been named queen of the 16th national catfish derby to be held at TouVelle State Park next Sunday, it has been announced by the sponsoring 0-30 m SfW II 1 II If 2-9169 for a bonded miongerl POLARIZED CARI- You II marval at tha way this compl.i. aarvica claim accumu late! dirt and rlma from both lining and lur. Wa will alio rapalr ranti, laamt and olhar damagai and glut your coat to glva H naw luitroui highlight. H. D. Christensen, Prop. aaa- - m Annual Catfish Derby Scheduled For Next Sunday The 16th annual Catfish Der by will be held at TouVelle park next Sunday, according to members of the sponsoring 20-30 club. The event, which started years ago as a half-humorous contest among catfishermen, and which "caught on" over the years, will feature the "Original Catfisher men," Frank DeSouza and Frank Perl, who will serve as Judges of prizewinning catfish displayed during the afternoon. Many Contests The event will begin at 1 d. m and a wide variety of contests for young and old, men and wo men, all with prizes, will be held during the day, 20-30 club mem bers reported. It will be a day-long country style picnic event, with families bring their own lunches. The club will operate a concession booth during the day. Richard Schuchard will be master of ceremonies, and en tertainment will include numb ers and other features. Club. Her princesses include Miss Tessle Rags dale (kneeling) Miss Therese Stewart (standing left) and Miss Dorothy McGraw (standing right). The Derby this year will be the sixteenth an nual observance of the event. (Brainerd photo). Standard Time Gets Votes Of Girls State Delegates Medford Boys Named To Boys State Staff Richard Crain and Darrell Brittsnn, Medford senior high school students and delegates to the annual Beaver Boys State last year, have been named as Junior counsellors on the staff of the 1952 Boys State, according to word received Saturday from James L. Wilson, director. A meeting of young men who will attend the annual American Legion-sponsored event this year will be held the evening of Wed nesday, June IB, at the home of Robert Dames, first vice-commander of the American Legion post 15, which is coordinating and sponsoring the Boys State plan. Dames' address is 33 North Barncburg road. s 3 Salem (U.R) Standard time in Oregon is for the girls. The legislators of Girls' State, both house and senate, passed a bill requiring all Oregon cities to comply with Gov. Douglas McKay's decision of this year that the state should remain on standard time. The all-girl senate, after spirit ed debate Friday, defeated a bill to abolish the parole board. A "witch-hunt" act requiring all Oregon teachers to take a loyalty oath was sent back to committee, where it died. It was pointed out that teachers now take a pledge of allegiance to the flag and the United States on frequent occa sions. Bills to be acted upon included those to let 18-ycar-olds vote, to establish a civil defense program in all schools, to urge statehood for Alaska, and to eliminate capital punishment. Girls State concluded Satur day night when 12 candidates vied for two positions as dele gates to Girls' Nation in Wash ington, D. C, late in July. The girls in Oregon have gone on record as favoring a Girls World, with girls from foreign nations invited to Join the organization which is sponsored by the Ameri can Legion auxiliary. Girls attending the 1952 Girls State from Medford include Kathryn McAllister, Ruth Ann Pedersen and Tresa Barr, all of Medford senior high school, and Regina Hannon, St. Mary's high school. Snow, Frost Hamper Mahama Fire Fighters Mehama (U.R) From fire to frost; it's all In a June's weather report at Mehama near the foot hills of the Cascade mountains east of Salem. Two forest fires broke out near Mehama this week. One blaze was in the Syverson Logging company's territory at the foot of Lookout mountain. Another fire somewhat larger was reported in Frank's Logging company area near Mill City. Although they were fighting fire, the fire warden and several, loggers were working in snow by mid-week. Fresh snow was reported on Rocky Top, House mountain and at Marion Forks. M THE LOW WHICH WSHIWAY. BATTH0SMWK70iWPMS SUMMER JACKETS IT STILL GETS COOL! 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