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12,000 IMIomeDess Expecte'd To Be (Left by (Mo Rover Flood- By UNITED PRESS Ohio river flood waters, slowed down by a late winter cold wave, were expected today to leave 10,000 to 12,000 persons in need of aid through a four state area. - The rising river appeared to have done its worst in Ohio and "West Virginia. But icy flood waters still threatened down river Ohio and Kentucky com munities and the weather bureau warned of possible major floods in Indiana. Thousands of persons were al ready homeless in the four states. They sought shelter in Red Cross headquarters, public build ings, and private homes. In Indi ana, Legionnaires, Boy Scouts, National Guardsmen and church groups helped evacuate families from threatened homes. River Still Rising The American hed Cross met the threat by rushing 21 disaster specialists kito the four states. Special regional disaster head quarters were set up at flood threatened Ashland, Ky., and Red Cross chapters from Hunt ington, W. Va., to the Mississippi river were alerted. The Red Cross said 1,600 fam ilies have already suffered dam age to homes or property in the four-state area and it expects 10,000 to 12,000 persons to regis ter for rehabilitation assistance before the flood waters subside. In Ohio, the swollen river was still rising from Gallipolis to Portsmouth at the rate of .05 xeet an hour. Businesses Evacuated A flood crest of 62.5 feet, 11.5 feet above flood stage. wa Pv- pected at Ashland, Ky., early to- uay ana me river was expected to crest later at Portsmouth at 60.5 feet above flood stage. In Cincinnati, where the muaay water lapped at river side buildings, the river was ex pected io crest nine feet above flood stage at 61 feet by Thursday. The Ohio Highway Patrol said today it had evacuated 16 busi nesses. Yesterday, flood waters xorcea 1,355 persons to move irom their homes in Hamilton County. Oil l. ' If 1 xhSi up San Francisco Cable Cars on Auction Block San Francisco (U.R) The City of San Francisco is selling 10 cable cars today to the highest bidders. City Purchaser Harold H. Jones said the city had received about 25 bids. Purchasers will be given 30 days to remove the cable cars from the barn. The cars were declared sur plus after some of the cable car lines were shortened in a recent reorganization. NEA Tdephot. HARDEST HIT THe flooding Ohio River which already has left 1355 persons homeless in Hamilton County, Cin cinnati, is expected to crest at 61 feet . Above photo shows flooded homes in eastern section of city, one of hardest hit areas as water rose above 57 feet Mamie Eisenhower Has Slight Case of Flu Washington (U.R) Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower was suffering today from a "slight touch of the flu." White House Secretary Mary Jane McCafffree said the first lady has been indisposed since Sunday afternoon. . Mrs. Eisenhower cancelled all her appointments both Monday and today. Talent Couple Purchase Happy CampCabin Camp Happy Camp, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hilsenhoff, owners of the Talent Market at Talent, Ore., have purchased Cedar Pines, a residence with rental cabins, near the junction of the Scott and Klamath rivers, according to the Klamath River Clarion. The paper said the Hilsen hoffs bought the place from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson, and will move there as soon as they sell their market. MEAT HAUL Hartford. Conn. (U.R) Burglars who failed to crack a grocery safe settled for. a con solation prize. They walked off with about 50 pounds of meat. choosing only sirloin steaks and top round. Don't Miss the Big YMCA AUCTION And m elephant -Q YMCA (BYM ' Sai7 March. 7 FOR PICK-UP PHONE 2-6295 522 W. SIXTH Auction Starts 1 p.m. Til 5:30 p.m.-Begins Again 7 p.m. " COL. JOE C. BURNS . Auctioneer PLANT AND RUMMAGE SALE Starts 9 A. M. C p.- Mil Dpivnel Every hoar on the hoar house rUll rOl All rnZeSa hold gifts you don't have to Bay to Win! This sale will raise money for needed equipment, including wrestling mats, a trampoline, parallel bars, swimming rings, a spring board, basketballs, a diving board for the(swim ming pool, and to repair pool tables. Published in Cooperation Witk the Medford YMCA By The GROCETERIA 6th & Grape Streets Open 7 Days a .Week Until 9 PJH. Grace Kelly Joins Marilyn Monroe in Movies' Doghouse Hollywood (U.R) Marilyn Monroe moved over today to make room for actress Grace Kelly in Hollywood's doghouse. Like marvelous' Marilyn, Miss Kelly was suspended by MGM studios for refusing parts in two vehicles. Miss Monroe, a sensation whether she's acting or just standing around, was suspended by 20th Century Fox last Janu ary on similar grounds. Might Be Spoiled Contacted in New York where she is busy settling down in a new Fifth Avenue apartment, Miss Kelly admitted she might be getting a little spoiled, par ticularly after her role in "The Country Girl," which won her an Academy Award nomination this year. "I'm not trying to be difficult or temperamental," Miss Kelly said, "I just don't feel I'm right for the Dart in 'Jeremv Rodoek My agent told that to the studio, Dut xney say they nave to make the picture, anyway. Dramatic Part "It's difficult to describe the role. It's a straight dramatic part. But, you know, every role now seems to pale in comparison with ihe country Girl.' Maybe that picture spoiled me a little." she said. An MGM spokesman con firmed the suspension took place 11 days ago, but had not been revealed because the Btudio hoped Miss Kelly would recon sider. Campfire Girls Birthday Coming All groups of the Camp Fire organization in the Eagle Point school district are working on plans for a birthday dinner. This will celebrate the founding of the organization 45 years ago. The birthday project for the year is "Let Freedom Ring" and is based on patriotism and the Bill of Rights. O-Ne-Kizu group began Feb ruary activities with a roller skating party which benefitted the March of Dimes. A number of girls earned some of the requirements for the trail seeker badges by going on a hike. For the valentine meeting the girls made and decorated valen tine cookies. Each ' girl took some of the cookies home with her. The last meeting of the month was on a nice day so when busi ness was over we learned a new outdoor game. The girls from this group who gave community service during February were Dorrene Chris tian, who waited tables for the Lady Lions; Sharen Williams and Lana McGraw, who did baby sitting for the PTA meet ing. Lana McGraw, Scribe. Saixcfieity (Main Society Page 2) Guild Announces Show is Sellout Reservations are now closed for Tudor guild's spring style show to be held March 21 at 8 p.m. at Tally Ho restaurant, the committee states. However those who wish to be placed on the waiting list for reservations may call Mrs. Harry Skerry, Ash land 2-6286. In addition . to Paul Kliss, Portland, as narrator, the serv ices of Rod Barrows as con tinuity writer have also been obtained. Mr. . Barrows is a Portland free lance writer who has written many scripts for style shows. The committee asks that those who have purchased tickets and made reservations but do not plan to attend to call Mrs. Harry Skerry at Ashland 2-6286, in order that those on the wait ing list may have an opportunity to securereservations. 4-H Club News Thimblena Club Thimblena 4-H Sewing club met at the home of Reba Taylor March 4 in Gold Hill. Mrs. Ferd Jones is leader. ' President Jan Newland con ducted the meeting. The flag ceremony was led by Sue Wood ward, and the 4-H pledge by Judith Higgins. Roll call was answered by naming a favorite state. Mrs. Beman demonstrated good posture. 4 , The next meeting will be held March 25 at the home of Dianne Jore. I ' Judy Force, 1 Reporter. Meads Return From Trip South Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Mead, Grant Acres, Central Point, have returned from a winter va cation trip. The Meads first vis ited their daughted, Mrs. P. R. Attix, the former Kathryn Mead, at Watsonville, Calif., who ex pects to join her husband over seas in the near future. They then visited friends in Los Angeles, and continued to Phoenix and Tempe, . Ariz., where they saw Mr. and Mrs, W. A, Holloway, former Med ford residents now living in Tempe. The Meads found five other Medford couples vacation ing in Tempe, all staying in the same trailer court, and the seven couples enjoyed a barbecue din' ner together. The Meads spent some time in Indio, Calif., where they at tended the date festival and horse show, the latter featuring camel races. They also visited in Palm Springs, and returned to Medford by way of Reno where they visited Mrs. Mead's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wells. 1 Dippels Return Dr. and Mrs. S. Ralph Dippel, 1 Eastwood dr., returned home the end of last week after a two-week vacation trip. They visited Palm Springs and Thous and Palms, Calif., and returned by way Of Las Vegas, Nev. friendshhTclub announces meeting Reese Creek Friendship club of Reese Creek Community church will meet Thursday, March 10, at the home of Mrs. Elbert Heflev. A potltick meal will be served. Tuesday March tV I95S MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL THXBUlfE XXKS Sew-Easiest! raoNT ( . YV 9266 -2 SEW-EASIEST Clutchape is the most flattering for a half-size figure! The smart tuxedo front makes you look so tall and slender. The back is a gentle flare. Jiffy-sew thrifty on fabric. 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