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WURTEEW MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE 98-Pound Girls Does Well in Endeavors Previously San Francisco (U.R) It's too bad Susan B. Anthony could not have lived to see 28-year-old Betty Skelton. ; ' f : There's no doubt about it, America's great suffragette would be greatly impressed by this stunning 98-pound example of the current degree of emanci pation of womanhood. . . Miss Skelton has excelled in so many fields . previously con sidered strictly masculine that the male of the species had bet ter take a tight hold on his pipe and slippers. Betty may reach for those too when she has no ; more worlds to conquer. . Pilot, motor car racer, water skier, . "boat jumper", executrix and amateur thespian, Betty has already lived what most'people would be content to call a life time of thrills. . ... . ,. First in '500' Racer t. ' t i ' But by the lilt in her soft dark brown eyes when she tells laughter and the light in her how she became the first woman to be licensed for racing by the American Automobile. Associa tion, one has to assume she ranks this her ; top honor. ; c . '. Last year Betty became the first woman ever to drive an Indianapolis racer when Jack ii For Adults Offered Phoenix Phoenix' High school will offer an adult class in woodworking beginning Thursday, Jan. 20. The class will meet every Thursday from 7 to 10 p. m. for 10 weeks. Beginners with no experience are welcome, and will be given instruction in the use of hand and power tools while working on projects of their choice. Those adults who are experienced ' in woodworking or who have taken the course previously will be given instruction on a more ad vanced level. Registration will be Jan. 20 Registration fee is $5. The course will be Instructed by Arthur Grigg. -- - ' i I mi Woodworking Class ion Thought Strictly McG rath let her take a spin in his - Hinkle Special, which Was the fastest '54 qualified in the "500." V-,' ' . U "; v: -;:'y But the" AAA lets Betty race only against' the clock, not against the other drivers. , Betty began compiling her long list of firsts at an early age. Recalling that she began flying at 11, she has good reason to be lieve she. was the youngest girl ever to do so. At 16, she be- $2,272 Paid During 1954 for Bounties Wild animal bounty payments in Jackson county during 1954 totalled $2,272.50, according to County Clerk Bereth Hopkins. Coyotes lead the list ol skins turned in with 313. Others were 244 bobcats, 8 . mountain lions and 3 timber wolves. Bounties are paid as follows: bobcat, $2.50; mountain lion, $10; timber wolf, $2.50 and coyote, $5. X The , monthly, payment totals showed that - January and De cember were highest payment months with $425 and $415, re spectively. Other months showed the following payments: Febru ary, $222.50; March; $362; April, $147.50; May, $40; June, $45; July, $55; August, $70; Septem ber, $95; October, $22.50, and November, $162.50. .. .,v . .v ; The clerk explained that the law ' requires that the ; hunter must bring in the whole skin in cluding both ears and four legs. The clerk's office is required to punch the :- ears - before making out the bounty claim, which must be signed by the sheriff. The warrant, is - then drawn for the amount of claim. TEXAS ADVERTISEMENT Austin, Tex. '(U.R)' State Rep. Tom- JoseDh. Jr Waco, has introduced a bill which would "properly advertise the state of Texas.w lt would place on Texas automobile license dates the slo gan, 'Tremendous Texas.? 7 Headq Tuesday, January 18, 1955 for Men came the youngest licensed pilot in the United States. . While still a teen-ager, she put together a makeshift airplane with inverted gas and oil sys tems, making the plane fly best upside down. Flying "Lil Stink er,'! as the plane was dubbed, Betty began cloud-hopping from coast to coast at the age of 19. Later she tool?-to water skiis around her family's new home in Winter Haven, Fla., site of famous Cypress Gardens. Natur ally, she excelled even though she could never ski alone be cause she couldn't swim. She still can't Boat Jumping Pioneer - Also at Cypress Gardens, she pioneered for the fair sex in boat jumping, in which she is featured in "Cinerama." After a spell as a business manager for an electronics firm, Betty be came a test driver . for Dodge. Clocked at 143.44 MPH driving an experimental - Dodge . Fire arrow last June, she set a stock car speed record. ''.In addition, : Betty has flown jets, helicopters gliders, blimps andv multi-engine planes, and played a lead in a little theater production. ; -y !.y -. Where's the man who dares ask ..her if she can cook? Report Says State Employees Underpaid Salem (U.R) Salaries paid Oregon 'state employees right now average a little more than six per cent below the par for job classifications in other public employment in the west, accord ing to a report made here by Barrington Associates of New York. ' : : The survey firm said it would have ready by-early next week a fullyreport containing a pro posed salary schedule for. state employees in both classified and unclassified jobs. It recommended - sharply in creased pay scales. The report said the principal shortcomings of the state's pres ent pay structure were in the middle and upper job classifica tions.: fo) in (Far left) "LOVE LIGHT," of Cortley everglaze wrinkle re sistant cotton in jun ior sizes. (Left) "BEAUX ARTS," a cotton charmer in pink or blue stripe with black collar and cuffs. K . uarters for Connie and Chamber Members Hear Discussion Of Advertising Employment problems in the Medford area will be the topic by the main speaker at next Monday's roundtable-session of. the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. It was announced at yester day's luncheon session in the Jackson hotel that John Patton, manager of the' local branch of the Oregon Employment office, would be the speaker on the sub ject, .'- ' '-. . 'v Discusses Advertising ; :'y At the session yesterday, Tom Shepard, manager of the Big Y Super market, spoke informally on the market's operation and use of promotional advertising in moving merchandise, ;: -. He- told those present that "in any promotion the firm has to be prepared to ? spend some money to make some.". He said that the market attempts to in crease its average sales by such promotional ideas as toys, nylon stockings, etc.,; which .are usual ly available at lower prices with purchases of set amounts of other items. He added that ' he ex pected to see the field of . chil dren's items promotion to in crease in the future. In comparing Medford to Eu gene, he said that ; promotional advertising works better locally than at Eugene, with each com munity accepting different things. , v vr. He explained that super mar kets operate on a volume basis with a small gross profit margin. The use of such promotion is necessary to get the additional traffic necessary 'to make the operation successful. -! . - About 20 persons attended the meeting, at which Vic Milnes acted as informal chairman. OREGON MAN ABOARD . Washington U.R) One man from Oregon was aboard a Navy super constellation that crashed into the sea off New foundland today, the Navy an nounced. . The plane's 13 crew men were missing. The Oregon ian was Airman 3-C Gerald L. Crafton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crafton, Reedsport. . rl the Junior Elegance Manner Hit the target bullseye for savings' on these delightful young and light-hearted fashions by Junior Elegance. So dainty and crisp you'd hardly suspect they had an iron constitution! You'll find these grand fashions to start Spring in. You'll love their soft, easy lines, beautiful colors, newsy detail! Come in and choose early . . . LAYAWAY FOR SPRING AND SUMMER ... NOW! BRINGING COSTA RICA uprising close to home, Mrs. Laurence Lee, Jr, Los Angeles, says her husband (left) and Teodoro Pic ado, Jr. (right) are involved in plotting revolt. Lee is UCLA grad uate, Picado, son of onetime Costa Rica president. (InUnationaX) Highway Revenues for Year Total $2,615,762 Salem. (U.R). Apportion ment r of highway s revenues to to Oregon's 36 - counties for the three months, ended Dec. 31 to taled $2,615,762, Secretary of State Earl T.' Newbry 6aid to day. : -V- ;. : : V '. Counties participated on a pro rata basis of the. 759,846 motor vehicles registered' during 1953, Newbry said. ': y;t. ; '-.-':. '. - Counties participated in the 19 per cent distribution of high way funds from motor vehicle registrations, motor vehicle fuels taxes, motor carrier fees, and fines, for. violation of motor ve hicle laws. see CITY APPLIANCE FOR FUEL and ELECTRIC MONARCH CITY APPLIANCE, KM). 127 No. Central Opposite Penney's - Ph. 3-5743 "JUBILATION": This wrinkle resisting cotton print is a so phisticate with great charm. Jacqueline S H O Eugene Youth Wounded In Russian Roulette Eugene (U.R) A 16-year-old Eugene youth today was re covering from head- injuries re ceived during the weekend in . a losing game of Russian roulette. The victim and a friend were playing the game with a .32-30 revolver; belongin to one of their fathers. . Only one bullet was in the weapon. The revolver failed to fire when the first youth pressed it to his head and pulled the trig ger, but it discharged when the second boy took' his turn in the dangerous game of chance. :. Police said the victim escaped with a minor wound. ies . ' J; P. 98 ay - A 'J r m ' A mmmmmm- m i - Famous for fashion and fit - 790to 90 Thls Is the season to give your busy feet o beauty treatment by -replenishing your wardrobe with marvelous fitting Connie and Jacqueline shoes. Choose from our fabulously. . wide selection, for all their high fashion, there so reasonably priced you can afford a whole wardrobe. Exclusive at Bills in Legislature Salem (U.R) A bill to make the carrying of loaded rifles or shotguns in motor vehicles on public highways illegal has been introduced in the Senate today by Sens. Charles W. Binger of La Grande and S. Eugene Allen of Portland. - Salem (U.R) A bill has been introduced in the House to trans fer administrative authority over the ;' state weather control act from the state director of agri culture to the department of ag riculture. . . . Salem (U.R) A .bill intro duced in the House at reaueat at state veterans organizations would extend indefinitely vet erans preference on promotions in state civil service, y Another measure would ex tend the time for repayment of state veterans loans - from'' 20 to 25 vears and a third would set back, the deadline for start ing new courses under state edu am u . Portland .90 ; Salem .80 Eugene ......... .70 Klamath Falls . . . . . .40 - Station to station ratas. not Inctodinf tax, for 3 , . minutes after 6 p.m. wwkdayj and ail day Sunday v Saw timm call by number Pacific Ttiaphena anrkt to make yoar telephone bigger value every da) ADVERTISED in "Seventeen" Sizes 9-15 "CHERRY BLOS SOM TIME," a luscious cherry print of Cortley everglaze lovely pastel background.' E S 1 Mann's r? fc. :f-. ----- i, " & ' I 'i ' 2 "j, vS 2 '' cation aid to veterans to ' Dee. 31, 1955. Salem (U.R) A bill Intrnl duced in the House by the Lane county delegation would estab- usn a new Circuit Court of Do mestic Relations in Lane county. Salem (U.R) Ren. Manrini B. Neuberger of Portland intro duced a bill in the Legislature which would pay a bonus to Korean war veterans. EX-GRID STAR DIES Portland UR) Maxwell O. (Bill) Bailey, 71, who star red in football for the Multno mah Athletic club 50 years ago died in a local hospital Sunday. typical rates from Medford , WED. 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