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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 27, 1953)
TWO MBDrORD (ORTOOH) iCAXZ. TRIBUXE Northwest Residents Mopping Up After Heavy Rain, Freak Tornado By UNITED PRESS Pacific Northwest' residents were mopping up today after a aeries of aqualla dumped heavy rains throughout much of the area and an accompanying freak tornado swept through twof arms near Ridgefleld, Wash. . Portland was bard hit by the rain, with more than 100 re ports received by the city en gineer of flooded basements. The deluge also flooded city streets when sewers were unable to handle the runoff. Chicken House Moved The freak tornado near Ridge fleld, about 17 miles north of Vancouver, moved a chicken house its full width, tearing out trees and leveling a corn field. ' The unusual storm hit the farm of Don Wells, 2 miles south east of Ridgefleld, about 4:30 p.m. Wells said his chicken house was moved from its foundation and its roof torn off. A walnut tree was torn out by the roots and a prune tree was carried more than 130 yards from an orchard to a nearby field Chimney Destroyed The chimney of a neighboring farmhouse was destroyed. No one was reported Injured. During an afternoon squall, J22 of an Inch of rain was re- New Federal Funds Now Are Available For Farmer Loans A new allotment of federal funds for farm housing loans in Jackson and Josephine counties was announced this week by William N. Young Jr, supervisor of the Farmers Home Admin istration at Grants Pass. Purpose of the credit is to finance homes and farm build ings for farm families. Veterans receive preference. The loans bear 4 per cent in terest and are repayable over periods up to 33 years. In the last three years, 22 families in the two county area, have bor rowed approximately $133,308 to improve Inadequate buildings. Farmers Only Since the demand for these loans far exceeds the limited loan funds, Young explained, only farm owners receiving all or a substantial portion of their Income from the sale of farm commodities may qualify as borrowers. A loan may be made to improve a farm on which the operator works off the farm only If he or members of his family re farming on a sizable scale. These loans may not be used to construct rural residences or other buildings for families not generally recognized as fanners. An FHA committee in each county, composed of local farm- era, decides who is eligible. Jo- 'ephine county members are .Joseph L. Rose and Walter H 'Crouse, both of Grants Pass, Jackson county members are Leonard J. Freeman of Central Point and Chester H. Wendt of Medford All inquiries pertaining to this loan should be directed to the FHA office in the Menchel build ing. Grants Pass, or by mail ad dressed to PO Box 311, Grants Pass. President To Fish In Secluded Spot Fraser, Colo. (U.R) President Eisenhower goes into well up holstered hibernation here to day, intent on six secluded days of fishing and painting and no work, if possible. Mr. Eisenhower was scheduled . to arrive from Denver by auto-1 mobile this morning at the Fraser ranch of Aksel Nielsen. Denver businessman and one of the President's favorite fishing pals. This is rugged mountain coun try and the elevation of the ranch is about 9000 feet. St. Louis Creek winds through the Nielsen property which lies on a plateau between towering peaks. Temperature during many recent nights has fallen below freezing, and it was 28 degress ; here early yesterday. Tho roal thing TYMdrl pSit VX S S&H Green Stamps on All Sales . ' X N f 7 CAR WASH HOURS .9 a.m. till 6 p.m. ' X V U SERVICE STATION HOURS 7 a.m. till 9 p.m. X corded In a downtown Portland weather station, with .42 fall ing during a 40-minute period. In the 24-hour period ending at 4 p.m., Portland weathermen measured .81 of an inch. North Bend Gets 1.10 Inches It was second only to the rain fall at North Bend where 1.10 y hi i&f PLACING SELF IN STRATEGIC SPOT, this kitten is waiting for handout aa Esther Relchmuth, 30, Chlno, works out in prepara tion for milking contest at Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona. Esther was named Champion Southern California Milk Maid last year when she milked 13 pounds in three minutes. (Intonuitionat) Jacksonville Has Four Councilmen Jacksonville The city of Jacksonville still has a complete team of four city councilmen to day. It had been reported yesterday that all members of the council might resign in a body at a spec ial meeting last night. The re port followed a city election at which Jacksonville voters turn ed down a proposed new city charter by a vote of 91 to 69. Councilman Loyd Whitney said this morning that the pro posed new charter may be re vised and presented to the vot ers again at a later date. He in dicated that this might be done at the next general election in November, 1994. More In Line Any. revision of the charter would be aimed at bringing the document more in line with what the voters apparently want, Whitney said. The report that the' council men would resign at last night's meeting came after only 136 vot ers out of the more than 1,000 registered to cast ballots took part in the special election. Members of the council made no secret of their dissatisfaction 00 BIG Y FEED and SEED STORE We Give S&H Green Stamps on All Sales ASHLEY THERMOSTATIC DOWNDRAFT WOOD HEATERS Enjoy 24 Hour Heat-No Fires to Make-No Ashes To Take Up Daily Less Soot Less Dirt See Them 7 Priced Ashleys Low Down Payment. ; ?C BIG T Bakery . JL, , V " Hw,!? f.e,a!I F?kM I BIG Y BARBER V tr ..Wi w"".. X shop v BIG Y SIGNAL SERVICE P" . SzZ N? Thursday. Anfuet 27. 1183 inches fell- Salem measured .98 of an Inch yesterday. V In Portland, Public Works Commissioner William Bowes had a crew of 400 men at work in an attempt to check the floods. However, after the heavy rain abated, water ran off rapidly into sewers. with the skimpy response to the election. The proposed charter was a "model" charter drawn up for the state's smaller communities by the League of Oregon Cities Councilmen who favored its adoption said it would have plac ed operation of the city on a firm, practical and modern basis. The present Jacksonville charter was adopted in the early days of the city. Man Reports Flames Destroyed His Home Acey Martin,route 1, box 404 (Mud Springs rd.), reported that his two room frame house burn ed to the ground yesterday. He said the' fire occurred about 9 a.m. and apparently was caused by a spark from the flue. Martin reported that he lost a considerable amount of personal belongings. He stated that he has obtained a tent as temporary quarters and will rebuild on the site. A previous residence on the prop erty burned about 30 years ago, Martin said. QQ 068Q&Q(1 ff0 SEED A 7 FRESH FRENCH I ' " 't" J DOUGHNUTS I , N TI?V i (MKWr-- A1 WASH 30c Sams Valley School Plans Told; Year's Teachers Listed . Sams Valley Organizational meetings will be held on Septem ber 3 and 4 at the Sams Valley school. Teachers for the 1933-94 year are Mildred Mack, first and second grades; Susan Ambrose, third and fourth grades; Roland Smith, a new member of the teaching staff, fifth and sixth grades; and Gilbert Mack, prin cipal and seventh and eighth grades. Sept 8, 9, 10, and 11 will be taken up by an In-service pro gram at Central Point- Walter Miller, school custo dion, hat been busy preparing for opening day. Ha announces that considerable plumbing has been completed, a new tile floor has been laid in the upper grade classroom, woodwork through out the school has been freshly painted, new basketball back boards have been installed, Mrs. Ambrose's room has been re decorated, and the school water system has been repaired. Opening day of school is Mon day, Sept. 14. School hours will be 8:49 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cafeteria, under the supervision of Mrs. Jean Smith, will serve noon time lunches starting that day. Prices are , 29 cents per lunch for children and 3ft cents for adults- Parents are urged to send in weekly lunch money on Mondays whenever possible. Buses operated by Wes Mc Donough, who will have the val ley route, and Earl Peffley, who will drive the Ramsey Canyon and Evans Greek routes, will start that day. New comers to the valley who will have chil dren, in the Sams Valley school should contact the driver for their locality. Ashland Post Office Construction Starts Ashland Preliminary work on a new Ashland post office started this week. It will be on the site of the old Ashland Ma chine shop building on North Second st. A crew is now taking down the old structure, but heavy wooden trusses which are part of the old building will be used in the new. Work on new foun dations will be started within a week, according to Dom Pro vost, St-, who is supervising con struction. The new building, to be leas ed by the Post Office depart ment, will have 5,000 square feet of interior space, and a load ing dock. Plans have been ap proved by the government. Com pletion is scheduled before next March. TRICKY PAIR Jackson, Miss. U.E) James Cook, 13, and his nine-year-old brother, Billy, think they are the world's youngest magicians. They have been performing the tricks taught them by their father on and off stage since each was six. BIG Y Flowers Silver Leaf Peppeomia Planters 45c ' Phono 2-8179 for Flewtrt for All Occasions Open Tin 9 P.M. J oeorge CHAmrara To Lecture Friday Christian Science Lecture Scheduled "Christian Science: Its Secret Prayer and Open Reward," la the title of the free lecture on Christian Science to be given In the senior high school auditor ium, Friday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. George Channlng, CSB, the lecturer, comes from San Fran cisco, and Is a member of the board of lectureship of the Moth er church. First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Mass. In arranging for the lecture, the members of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Medford, said they believe they are providing a means for reaching many peo ple with answers to frequent questions about Christian Sci ience what it teaches, how it heals, why thousands have be come its adherents. The public is invited to attend. Cutter Balsam To Be Based at Eureka Astoria (U.R) The Coast Guard Cutter Balsam, hero of scores of sea rescues in the Pa cific Northwest, was en route to Eureka, Calif., today where it will be based. Replacing the Balsam at As toria will be ,the Sea-goin tug Locona- Lt Cmdr. Robert O Bracken said the addition of the powerful tug to the sea rescue units at Astoria would be a val uable aid to heavy shipping in trouble off the coast. "When we get to the rescue scene now we'll have enough power to take effective action," Bracken said. The Locona Is expected to ar rive in Astoria about Sept. 3. MlHiiMiti .urn 1 ENX L CAP Squadron Picnic at Bridge The 'weekly meeting of the Medford squadron of the Civil Air Patrol was held Monday at McKee bridge where the group. enjoyed a wiener roast.. The re port that the local Laborers Un ion had completed the last coat of stucco on the CAP home at the Medford airport was made, and gave a great deal of satisfac tion to the group. Highlight of the meeting was an account of Cadet Lt. William Neal't recent trip to the Neth erlands as a Civil Air Patrol foreign exchange student Regular classes will be re sumed In about three weeks. NEXT BEST THING Fayette, Mis-4U.R) Sunday, an eight-year-old registered point er owned by Col. Grover C. Brown, kidnapped five hound puppies and refused to give them up after failing to have a litter of her own for several years. Wharb tfis raalfaaf in asparagus? healthy bodies! alt751 A Vm Cm Sm MhtMbrVAN CAM SEA fOOO COMPANY. INC. BIG Y TOT SHOP S&H GREEN STAMPS ON ALL SALES BACK TO SCHOOL FOR BOYS Flannel Shirts u 2.29 Faded Blue Denims I", ,3. 95 Slip-On Sweaters 2.29 Nylon Socks Si.7t.io 69c 9,676 Acres Uovr In Tree Farms Eugene (U.R) Fourteen forest properties totaling 0,878 acres were certified as Wast Coast tree farms by the Industrial Forestry Association at a meet ing of the board of directors here. Six of the new tree farms are in Washington and eight in Ore gon, according to R. F. Morse of Longvlew, Wash., chairman of thelFA. . The list includes four tree farms certified in Josephine county which are the first whol ly within the county and in clude the first farm-owned for ens in southern Oregon to win the recognition. The new farms raise to 4, 200,000 acre land now certified, Morse said. Washington leads with 2,800,000 acres west of the Cascades. Oregon has 1,600,000 in the douglas fir region. Wbtfsthgrgalfrgatinfana? The fbf StfOflQa More proteWwich, oence for ounce, than bask foods. More economical, too I j sdectedfor RELIEF MEASURE Staffordville. Conn. (U.R Harold Holderith, 18. accused of hounding another motorist by driving erratically in front of him until the latter crashed, ex plained to police: "I Just had a fight with my firl friend and X had to take the mad out on some body.' rffr mm) choice practically Mn Off TtmMI hl4 CtMon BBBppjjgaHHBBaBBeMBga BIG Y LAUNDROMAT The Working Women's Best Laundry Method YOU DO IT OR WE DO IT Fast, Safe and Economical Now is the time to get the children's School Clothes Cleaned PHONE 3-1919 S&H GREEN STAMPS On All Cleaning and Pressing I " - . TO-- i 1 oS7 o rams nmMmmsmm o
