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EIGHT MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Sunday, May 1, 19SS Red Demonstration Forecast by Hoover "Washington OJ.PJ FBI Di rector J. Edgar Hoover warned Saturday - that the Communist party will appropriate May Day for the furtherance of its "de ceptive machinations." Communist demonstra tions can be expected every where, he said. The party will circulate special publications and unleash a barrage of hollow ex pressions about "peaceful co-exi stence" and "the peaceful path to socialism," he added. Hoover cautioned the public not to be misled by any such "hollow" phrases and slogans He said that May Day pre sents an annual opportunity for the Rods to further their' own aims through world-wide pro paganda activity. "It is in the interest of nation al security, therefore, that the public be alret to recognize and probably evaluat the enemy's techniques." Local and Personal Penning sows in farrowing stalls will prevent most deaths of baby pigs from crushing. WHICH CONTROLS YOU? Science aaya that the chemical elements composing a man's body may be bought for sixty cents at a pharmacy shop. But the real part of you is the in finite, creative power within it makes tou a living, vital Being. By the proper use of this crea tive force within you, you can DOMINATE TOUR LIFE and MASTER THE CONDITIONS WHICH SUR ROUND tou. The Roeicruciana have shown thousands of think ingmen and women how to use this infinite power. THIS FREE BOOK EXPLAINS The Roeicrucians will send the j sincere seeker a free copy of 1 the new book "The Maatery of j Life," which tells how you may I become a student of these age i old truths. Address a letter or , postcard to: TROSiCRUCIANS tea J, Calif am la f Tit tuiirmdant or NOT a nliptts : irganizstion At Gold Hill Mrs. Ida Carl son, Burlington, Wash., is visit ing at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Van Houten. She is caring for Mrs. Van Houten, who is ill Son Born A son was born April 19 at Coos Bay to Mr. and Mrs. William L. Newton. Mrs. Newton is a granddaughter of Mrs. Verna Van Houten of Gold Hill, making Mrs. Newton the infant's great grandmother. Culberison Returns Lt. Col. Thomas A. Culbertson Jr., 2509 Lyman ave., has returned from Ardmore, Okla., where he spent a week on active duty with the air force reserve as liaison offi cer with the 403rd Troop Car rier Wing of Portland. Curfew Violation Sheriff's deputies and city police said that a 14-year-old boy who resides on a Medford rural route was placed in the county jail early Saturday morning on a state curfew violation charge. He was arrested by city police. Attends Meeting Robert A Elliott, 432 Ardmore ave., at tended a national sales confer ence of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance company at he Hollywood Beach hotel Aprili25 to 28. He is associated with the Merrifield agency of Portland. Cyclist Hurt City police said that Steve Clark Moore, 9, was slightly injured about 7:15 p.m. Friday when the bicycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a car operated by Paul Edward Brown, 1901 Strat ford way. The accident hap pened at Saling ave and Mae st. Big Pines Meeting Big Pines district committee, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its month ly meeting at 7:45 p.m. Monday, May 2, in the office of the Jack son County Housing Authority on Priddy st. near McAndrews rd. Air men living in the Big Pines district who are registered as either an institutional repre sentative or a council board member are urged to attend. Free coffee will be served. CARD OF THANKS Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beautiful service, floral offerings, and other kindnesses, we are deeply grateful. The family of Armos Clement. , Unitarian Speaker Dr. Frank G. Ricker, executive sec retary of the Pacific Coast Uni tarian Council, will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the Wes ley House, on the campus of Southern Oregon college in Ash land. The public is invited. Innocent Raymond Barn well, Fourth and Hazel sts.. Cen tral Point, was found innocent by Judge James Main yesterday when he appeared in city police court on a reckless driving ci tation. According to police re ports, the car he was driving col lided with two parked cars at 12th and J sts. on Thursday. Chicken Taken City police said that Lawrence Raymond Phillips, 255 Charlotte Anne rd., reported a chicken taken from his car Friday and that the case was cleared by arrest of Her schel Speir, 57, Elko, Nev., on a vagrancy charge. Phillips told officers that the dressed chicken was taken from his car while it was parked in an alley between Fourth and Fifth sts. and Front st. and Central ave. Speir ap peared in city court yesterday and was given a 30-day jail sen tence or the alternative of leav ing town. Police said Speir elect ed to leave the city. Film Shown A color film, owned by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, entitled, "It's Everybody's Business," was shown at a meeting of the Ac tive club Thursday evening when the members met at Rogue Valley Country club. Charles Dorrell, a member of the Conger-Morris staff, spoke to the group concerning the history of man's care for deceased persons. He traced the funeral customs of many of the world's peoples from ancient Egypt to the pre ent time. Places Second Foster Hib- bard, Medford investment rep resentative, placed second in a state speech contest of Toast masters club held in Salem last week. He represented the sou thern and southwestern areas of the state and competed against five other speakers chosen from among members of Oregon's 67 Toastmasters clubs. He will serve as an alternate speaker in Zone S at a contest of Toast masters International and will compete for a chance to speak at the convention of the TI slat ed for August in Los Angeles. Chavez Says West 'Hungry' For Big Highway Program Washington (U.P.) Chairman Dennis Chavez (D-N. M.) said Saturday a survey by the Sen ate Public Works committee showed Western states are "hun gry" for a big highway building program, regardless of cost. He said results of the survey. conducted by committee staff members in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico, largely determined the scope of the $21,700,000,000, five - year program recommended Friday by a highways subcommittee. "We found the people out there not only are very highway conscious," Chavez said, "but highway improvements are in strong demand without reserva tions on costs." Subcommittee Chairman Al bert Gore (D-Tenn.) said mean while that the full committee will approve the bill Thursday and the Senate will pass it the following week. The subcommittee rejected the administration's plan for a S37, 000,000,000 in new highways con struction in the next 10 years and approved instead the $21,700, 000,000, five-year plan by a vote of 6 to 3. It includes $400,000, 000 for roads in national parks and forests. News About Servicemen Bernard N. Rawstern, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Ambrose, 870 Ross lane, has been promoted to Airman First Class in the Air Force. A 1c Rawstern arrived in Germany in May, 1954. and is a member of the First Pilot less Bombadier Squadron, sta tioned near Bitburg, Germany. He graduated from Medford high school in June, 1952, and enlisted in the Air Force in Au gust,' 1952. WELL PLEASED Secy, of Agriculture Ezra Taft Ben son is pleased to see water at Dumas, Tex., after touring barren, dust covered Colo rado. Irrigation has kept crops alive in drouth-ridden Texas panhandle but costs of wells and pumps are high so farmers are still in trouble. Obituaries ELLA SPENCER Mrs. Ella Spencer, 78. of Cres cent City, Calif., died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hazel Kincaid. 1232 North Riv erside ave., Medford. The re mains were taken by Conger Morris funeral home to Crescent City Saturday afternoon for services and interment. The deceased was born in Iowa on May 26, 1876. At the age of 21, in Nebraska, she was married to Harry D. Spencer, who preceded her in death. She came to the Rogue valley in 1912, and left Medford in 1927 to move to Crescent City. Survivors include three daugh ters, Mrs. Kincaid. Mrs. Flora Trott, Mt. View, Calif.; and Mrs. Velma Clark, Sacramento, Calif.; three sons, Harold M.. James A., and Glenn M., all of Crescent City; a sister, Miss Flora Smith, and a brother, Harve Smith, Crescent Cify; 18 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. A THIEF'S COMMENT St. Louis -3U.R) The thief who stole the auto of John Mi chalski, United Press telegra pher, was thoughtful if not ap preciative. When Michalski's car was found abandoned,. this note was in the glove compart ment: "Thanks. Man, is this a dog! By the way, you need oil." Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's spec tacular capital, is growing at a rate of some 70,000 persons a year. Its population now stands at 2,650,000. Births DUNPHY To Mr. and Mrs. George, 911 West 10th st., April 29, 1955, a girl, SV2 lbs., at Sa cred Heart hospital. TIPTON To Mr. and Mrs. Steven, Ashland, April 29, 1955, a girl, 8 lbs., at Sacred Heart hospital. , WILSON To Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy, Gold Hill, April 29, 1955, a girl, 5Vi lbs., at Sacred Heart hospital. House Approves Bill On Welfare Assistance Salem (U.R) The House has approved a bill reducing the amount of monthly payments re quired from relatives to support needy persons who otherwise would go on relief. A section of the bill would add to the law a provision that "when any living relative contributes under this act he may compel contribution from any other liv ing relative or relatives liable under the law." HENRY MEYER Graveside funeral services for Henry F. Meyer, 92, former Medford resident who died in Russell, Kan., Thursday, will be held in Siskiyou Memorial park Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. J. T. Dixon of the First Methodist church officiating. Re mains will lie in state at Perl funeral home Tuesday morning. The deceased was born in Minden, Germany, in 1863, and he came to the United States in 1881. On Oct. 17, 1912, in Idaho, he was married to Amelia Meyer who died in Medford in April of 1942. Since her death he has been living with relatives in Kansas. LOUIE BLASS . Funeral services are pending at Perl Funeral home for Louie A. Blass, who died Friday at his home on the Old Stage, rd A Tribute To The Parents & Teachers Assn. Laurels fo the combined worthy efforts of th Parents and Teachers of our community! Their interest in, the welfare of our children ... striving ever toward greater understanding and unity . . . assures the proper development of right thinking of the men and women of to morrow! In this very promise lies the future of our community, our state, our nation. More duties and responsibilities are added to their crowded and busy lives. Yet their reward and satisfaction is in the sure knowledge that their labors will bear a rich harvest. Plaudits to our Parents and Teachers! Their work today assures the peace and plenty of the world tomorrow! Medford Pharmacy, Inc. We Are Open Today 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. PHONE 2-6253- 127 EAST SIXTH We Salute Our Town! ii -..Bu Dent. ...iher Shipment . SS jt ,. II vlf ,- . 17- in ISLAND TAF1 mm i .;;; w u wx-.5 r saw m wm I I f J jf&jp BOOKCASE IE0, CHEIT. l I 1 T ' i Jry dfwmtt, mad of 4o4tM oak ; : ..tr-" Ce : . '--'aS3 'TT "d "iiti"l!' 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Mincks, 2053 College way, Med ford, and Pvt. Eldon K. Durham, whose wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Durham, live at 134 Church st., Ashland. Private Durham has been overseas since last February and is with the 11th regiment of the division. He Is a 1953 Southern Oregon college graduate and entered the army in August, 1954. Private Mincks Is an ammunition bearer in Company D with the same division's 11th regiment. His wife lives in Indiana. Keith Raymond Clogston, Box 594, Central Point, enlisted in the U.S. navy at Portland Thurs day. He has started his recruit training at San Diego. Rummage The auxiliary to the Central Point Veterans of Foreign Wars post will hold a rummage sale Tuesday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Fehl building at 106 North Ivy st., Medford. Consultant Coming Miss Edith Cummings, New York, con sultant of - Charles of the Ritz cosmetics, will spend May 3-5 in Burleson's store in Medford. The store announces that Miss Cummings will be available to discuss makeup and skin prob lems, with no charge to the cus tomer, and she brings late beauty and fashion news. "A certain voice in these uncertain times" FOR A MOW ACME HARDWARE fttlps yu IMPROVE tr REPAIR iw Mat EASY CREOIT TERMS! NO CASH DOWN! UP TO 24 MONTHS TO PAY! SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS -tint III YOUR bidptl . IT yti'n a lit shirt tf ctsk . . . take sdvMtan if this CONVENIENT PAYMENT PLAN. Buy ANYTHINB yis START NOW 1 It Costs LESS Than You Think I 3 West Sixth Street i Medford, Oregon ' TEH ! Powerful, prophetic lectures containing Ood's last warning message for this hour are being given by dynamic Evangelist Gordon Dalrymplo in the Crusade for Christ series. Attend tonightl Evangelist Dalrymple is offering $1,000 to anyone who can locate a certain text in the King James, the Douay, or the American Revised Version of the Bible. What is the text? Be present Sunday night to learn what it is. HEAR THE SPEAKER EMPHASIZE THE SACREDNESS AND SANCTITY OF THE LORD'S DAY OF THE NEW TESTA MENT! SEE THE NINE PILLARS OF THE GIANT HOUSE ON THE COLORAMA BOARD COLLAPSE! n PROGRAM FOR THE WEEK DATE Wed., May 4 Fri., May 6 Sat., May 7 Sun., May 8 LECTURES, "THREE MYSTERIOUS ANOELS OVER MEDFORD." When and why do they appear? Sea) them in symbolic flight acrou the colorama board and listen to another treat Bible Prophecy. "THE GREAT QUESTION COD CAN'T ANSWER." There is only one question in all of the Word or God our Heavenly father can't answer. What is it? Your eternal destiny hinges on it. Brilliantly illustrated. "TAMPERING WITH HEAVEN'S CONSTITUTION." "And he s h a U think to change times and laws . . ." Dan. 7:25. The Bible definitely pin points the fact that over the years there have been and will be unscrupu lous men who endeavor to change heaven's constitution. Who are they? And what does the Bible predict their fate will be? "MARK OF THE BEAST THAT WILL KEEP MILLIONS FROM HEAVEN" "Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man: and his number is Six hundred three score and six." Rev. 13:18. What is this mark? Do you have it? How is it received? This is one of the greatest lectures in the Crusade .for -Christ series. Don't miss it. MOTION PICTURES "MONET FOR THE MASTER". A wealthy businessman and his wife have plenty of time and money for all the activities of life except those relating to Christ until .' Don't miss this powerful Fisher film. "MISSION ART TO.. WALKER'S GARAGE." Previously scheduled but but not shown, this film tells the thrilling story of how Mark brought the Gospel to employees and custo mers of Walker's Garage. When Mark's parents insist he become a preacher and Mark insists on becoming a me ' ehanic. some interesting things begin to happen. "HOW WE GOT OUR BIBLE." Part I Thrilling story of how the Bible we have today came to us. Describes dif ferent versions including the Vulgate. St. Jerome's and others. A must for all who have ever wondered how the Word of God was handed down through the years. Contains tremen dous proofs of the Bible's authen ticity. "HOW WE GOT OUR BIBLE," Part TI. Continuation of the thrilling story of where our Bible came from. Fol low the archaeologists through Bible lands as they make tremendous dis coveries of ancient Bible manuscripts written by Isaiah. Daniel and others. Everyone in Medford should see this motion picture. Also the great New Film 'QUEEN ESTHER' Part 2 Thrilling story of one of the Bible's great heroines Tonight, May I, 7 p.m. ONE SESSION O ALL SEATS FREE O Esquire Theatre innfft TV Fr3 I II II IP for CHRIST. 416 E. Main Enjoy Audienc Singing With E. F. Coy, Tonor