Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, May 22, 1955, Image 12

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Newspaper Page TextTWeLTK MTOrOHD (OREGOH) MAIL TRIBUNE Sunday, May 22, 195S. Four Reservoir Sites Now Ready for Future Development of City Water Distribution Flan Von Der Hellen Gilt Insures Medford of Needed Locations The donation recently of two and a half acres of land by Wil liam and Doris von der Hellen for a city reservoir assures pres ently undeveloped areas west of Medford of a water supply in the future. The site, located on von der Hellen hill near the junction of Jacksonville - Central Point rd. and Ross lane, is the third piece of land made available for future development of reser voirs to allow a sufficient supply of water to the east, south and west as those areas, develop. Future Plans However, von der Hellen hill, like Barneburg to the east and Dark Hollow to the south, will not be developed until the need arises, according to Assistant "Water Superintendent Robert Lee. First on the list for develop ment is Dark Hollow, where a reservoir is tentatively sched uled for completion in 1959 un less an unforseen increase in water use requires construction sooner. Capital Hill reservoirs, into which Big Butte springs water flows, sufficiently serves present needs of Medford, but develop ments south of the city will be better served by Dark Hollow within a few years. Distribution Center Dark Hollow reservoir, like von der Hellen, primarily will be a distribution center with a ca pacity of 3,500,000 gallons. The site, which was purchased in 1949, is about five acres. Water will flow into Dark Hollow from the distribution system at night when demand is low and will go out the same system during the tday when demand increases. The von der Hellen reservoir will operate on a similar plan. Although a pump may be nec essary at Dark Hollow, von der " Hellen reservoir will depend on gravity flow from Capital Hill, which is on a higher elevation than von der Hellen hill. Tentative plans for von der Hellen call for a 5,000,000 capac ity reservoir above ground. The reservoir will be of reinforced concrete and will be covered, as future reservoirs at other sites will be. The reservoir' at Dark Hollow will be completely under ground. ,000.000 Gallons The Barneburg hill reservoir will be connected with the Big Butt spring pipeline and will have a capacity of 8,000,000 gal lons. The Barneburg site was purchased in 1945 and covers about eight acres. Construction costs prohibit the city administration from devel oping the reservoirs rapidly. Lee estimated reservoir construction ' at about $50,000 per 1,000,000 gallons of water, not including installation of water mains. The estimated cost of con structing Dark Hollow reservoir is about $225,000, based on pres ent day costs. Of the amount, $175,000 would be for the reser voir itself and the other $50,000 for a line to the site. Future expenses are cut slight ly because each of the reservoir sites is on a hill providing grav ity force instead of pumps. Capacity Told Capital Hill reservoirs have a present capacity of 12,200,000 gallons of water with the most recent one of 8,200,000 gallon capacity covered. The other two reservoirs, with 2,000;000 gallon capacities each, will be covered in the future. Including present water mains, Willow Creek reservoir, meters, equipment and the Capital Hill reservoirs, the total capital in vestment is about $5,600,000, Lee said, and there is enough water from Big Butte springs to furnish adequately a population of 60,000, unless large water using industries develop and ex pand rapidly. About 30,000 are now served by the city water system. Future sites for reservoirs do not include one to the north, Lee said, because it is from the north that Medford would ob tain additional water should Big Butte springs be unable to meet the demand. Other Gift In addition to donating land for a reservoir, the von der Hel lens also donated a 30-foot piece of land due west from radio sta tion KMED for roadway pur poses. Paul Eynning, chairman of the Medford Water commission and Jackson county engineer, said at - tempts will be made to purchase 60 more feet necessary for a new road west of KMED, eliminating two bad corners on Ross lane. The donation of the highway right of way. by the von der Hel lens also gave the city necessary right of way for a pipeline to the reservoir site. m V jr- : Hf BUTTE SPRINGS -Uf PIPELINES4 "7jr o L- J if J CAPITAL HILL x VON DER HELLEN vt- V Hrl IJL P RESERVOIR SITE A V " SL-J j JACKSONVILLE HIGHWAY "" TT " -y8 MEDFORD I j - " ti h"! liT BARNEBURG HILL A RESERVOIR SITE r m DARK HOLLOW RESERVOIR SITE LA RESERVOIR SITES READY Four reservoir sites shown above, including Capital Hill (right center) which is now supplying the city with water, assure rapidly developing areas surround ing Medford with a water supply in the future. The latest addi tion to the future system is Von Der Hellen site, west of the city near the Jacksonville-Central Point rd., which was donated recently by William and Doris Von Der Hellen. Barneburg and Dark Hollow sites were purchased several years ago. (Water Department map.) Don Robinson Winner Of Scholarship; Four Award Winners Listed Eugene Don Robinson, a sen ior at Medford High school, is one of three outstanding high school students in the state to be awarded four-year scholar ships for the University of Ore gon school of journalism. The awards, from a gift-fund from alumni and friends, are given on the basis of the stu dent's aptitude for journalism New Teenage Club At Prospect Talks Plans for Future Prospect Nine Prospect teenagers met Thursday for the second time to start a United Youth Builders club. It was started by Mrs. George Ring to give teenagers of the Prospect area something constructive to do. Mrs. Ring suggested that canes be made for the disabled veter ans at Camp White. Collection of clothing for the under privileged children and fixing of toys for an orphans home also was sug gested. Mrs. Cook said the group could "adopt a family" and send letters and cards on holidays and birthdays. Jim Martin suggested the club aid the forest service and plant trees on burned over or cut over areas. The members elected Monte Ring as chairman, Dixie Wining ham as secretary, and Jimmy Manson as treasurer. To See Show Jim Taylor suggested that the members go to Medford to see the Armed Forces day show Sun day after church. After the show they plan to go to a young peo ples meeting at the Medford Bethel Assembly of God church. The members of the United Youth Builders agreed on all of the points brought up in the meeting. Norman Wilson, in a talk to the club, said that he would give one acre of ground on which the club could build a youth center or anything else they needed. The members of the club and experience in the field. The three scholarships given this year are the first four-year awards available in the journal ism school, according to Dean Gordon A. Sabine. Has Fine Record Robinson has had an excep tionally fine scholastic and ac tivity record during his high school years. He was president of the high school chapter of the National Honor society during 1953-54, is vice-president of the senior class, and this year was mayor for Student Government day when high school students replace regular city officials. He has also been active in debate and forensics. During the past year Robinson has. also entered journ alism activities in the school. He is a reporter for the school news paper and is assistant copy editor for the yearbook. Robinson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Robinson of 29 Ross court: Win Awards ' Eugene Awards have been presented to 187 students in 66 Oregon high schools for out standing work on high school newspapers and yearbooks dur ing" the past year. These awards are made by the Oregon Schol astic Press, a division of the uni versity's school of journalism. Among the senior students re ceiving the Eric W. Allen Certifi cates for newspaper service are Don Robinson and Mary Lou Murphy, Medford High school. Receiving the George S. Turn bull award for yearbook service are Frank Bash and Barbara Roach. Medford High school, and Jack Nunes and Judith Pavlat, St. Mary's High school, Medford. UNDERSTANDABLE Minneapolis (U.R) J. B. Wing, 45, had a ready explana tion for crashing into a car ahead cf him. He said he was distract ed by the presence of a police car. decided that they would go to see the land and start clearing it Monday evening. The next meeting will be held at Dixie Winningham's home on Friday, May 27. 239 Students To Participate In SOC Graduation Event Scheduled for Next Sunday Ashland Some 239 students of Southern Oregon college will receive diplomas and certificates in graduation ceremonies to be held Sunday, May 29, at 3 p. m. at the Butler Memorial Band shell in Lithia park. The commencement address will be delivered by Dr. John R. Richards, vice-chancellor of Ore gon state system of higher edu cation. 12 Masters Candidates Master's hoods will be placed on 12 candidates by President Elmo Stevenson. Some 143 stu dents will receive the bachelor of science degree, and 73 more will receive the three-year diploma in teacher education. This marks the last year for the three-year diploma, which will be discontinued after July.l. Five students will qualify for the junior certificate, three will receive the lower division certi ficate, one an associate in science and one an associate in arts de gree. Jackson county students who will receive diplomas and certifi cates include: Master of science in education de gree John Henry Miller. Bertha Marie Prescott. and Oscar F. Silver Jr., all of Ashland. Ernest V. Ludwig. Medford. Francis Eugene Farthing, Talent. Gordon Lee Hayes. Eagle Point. Duane Richard Holloway. Pro volt. Francis Joseph Guidry, Jackson ville. Bachelor of science in elementary education degree Merle Atkinsin. El len Brand Bailey. Rene Utako Bret zel. Jean Clary Burleson. Maryann McKy Coleman, William Hargus Col ley, Florence Meservey Cook. Ruth Dews, Bob Dolan. Gilbert Earl Ellis, Nina Mae Graber, Cressa Vinup Grubb, Frances Lorraine Howard, Zona Gay Hugus. Morris Spencer Jimenez. Gene Leroy Johnson, Rachel Parkhurst Kneebone. Margaret Stames Mann, Norma Rae Martin. Geneva Coulter Myers. Ivan Grant Myers, Glen Floyd Nelson, Ruth Allene New ton, Marjorie June Purdin. Jeanette Marie ThomDson, Dareld James Ver ley, Janice Marilyn Wadley. and Delia LaVerne Weber, all of Ashland. Claren Harry Blake. Marie Nelson Brannock. Betty Louise Connell, Georgia E. Davis, oan Dean. Ruth Evelyn Dunn, Elva Adams Edler, Har riett Josephine Eitemiller. Olive Ruth Greenfield Fountain, Marlys Evon Franklin. Ruth Hoover Kaye, Con stance Vlasta LaLoggia. Joseph John LaLoggia. Precia Olso Medley. Helen Maxine Mees. Jacqueline Beverly Mil ler. Ronald James Quackenbush. Doro thy Mae Sloniger, Jame Attwooll Snodgrass. Peter Gustav Soderlund Catherine Deuel Vilas, and Neal Stew art Wadley. all of Medford. Barbara Ann Barlow, Phoenix. Jack Barnes Balding. Gracia Beverage Brown, and Verna Charlotte Cingcade. all of Talent. Marv Elizabeth Beck and Camilla Felicia Kearns. both of Kogue River. Mabel Marsh Hundlev and Cornelius Martin Janzen, both ot central foint. Bert Jenks and Wil liam Allan Shepherd, both of Eagle Point. Three-year diploma In education Katnenne Baalman. Mary Ann Con ger, Joanne Oakleigh Sousa, and Eleanor Weekes. all of Ashland. Susan Ellen Ambrose. Mary Ann Klocker. Ann Louise Rentchler. Jennymae Sherwood, Agnes Rupp, and Irene ttalene Stephens, all of Medford. Ruth Hilda Granby and Kathryn Yvonne Mearns. both of Talent. Mav belle Daniels Offenbacher and Ethel Marie Sutherland, both of Jackson ville. Alberta Fisk Huges, Trail. Mary Louise Johnson, Central Point. Elma JMeison McLarty. Eagle Point. Two-year certificate!) Dnnalri Tla. yid Johnson, Central Point, associate in arts.winiam Edmund Driscoll. Med ford. and Ray Archie Martin. Ashland lower division certificates. Guv Frank lin Hays Jr.. Robert William Suttnn and Delores Cox. all of Medford, jun lur ceruucaies Reserve Officers At Kansas School Six reserve officers from the 304th and the 6402nd logistical commands reported to Ft. Leav enworth, Kas., today for a two week refresher course. Those from the 304th com mand were Col. William H. Prentice, 1432 Crown ave., Med ford; Capt. Lloyd A. Burnett, Cave Junction; Capt. John F. Burke, Tulelake, Calif., and Maj. James D. Montieth, 25 Keene way dr. Lt. Col. Franklin H. VanPelt, 64 Rose ave., Medford, and Maj. Edward P. Barnett, 425 Ardmore st., Medford, are from the 6402nd command. Maj. Jay M. Hamilton, local advisor, also reported to Ft. Leavenworth, Kas., after visit ing his parents in Salt Lake City, Utah. News About Servicemen REENLISTS Sgt. 1e Warren M. Long, local U. S. Army recruiting sta tion commander, will leave for Portland today to reenlist in the Army. A combat veteran of World War n and Korea. Ser geant Long has 17 years of serv ice. He will return to his office in the .Medford post office Building Wednesday, May 25. BUDDY ENLISTMENTS The U.S.- Army recruiting service has announced a new system in its recruiting program through which groups of two or more may enlist and remain together .throughout basic train ing. Individuals enlisting under the new program will sign a state ment witnessed by the recruit ing office, assuring them of re maining together. Further Information on the program may be obtained from Sgt. 1c Warren M. Long, local recruiter whose office ii located in the Medford post office building. Postal savings service opened in 48 offices in 1911. USE READY-MIX CONCRETE Phone 2-5336 or 2-5897 M. C. LININGER & SONS The REOPENING OF V.F.W. DINING ROOM Under Management of Chef FRED E. MEDICUS Home cooked tasty food served as you like iti MERCHANTS LUHCH - 65 up JUMBO DeLUXE HAMBURGERS FRENCH FRIES AND COFFEE 45 Steaks Chops and Short Orders Served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 42 NORTH FRONT - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC GRADUATES Pfc. Lawrence L. Green, hus band of Mrs. Margaret Green, 1946 Delta Waters rd., Medford, recently was graduated from the 7th Army non-commissioned of ficer academy at Munich, Ger many, according to an armed forces release. Included in the five-week course was instruction in leader ship, map-reading, and other mil itary subjects. Private Green is an ammunition specialists as signed to Battery B of the 95trf anti-aircraft artillery battalion. He entered the army in April, 1953, and arrived in Europe in March o fthis year. ADVANCED Arnold J. Lockwood, 2695 Merriman rd., was advanced to radarman seaman, USN, recently while serving aboard the mine sweeper USS Inflict, according to a Navy release. Before enter ing the Navy in April, 1954, Lockwood attended Medford High school and was employed by Rogue River Orchard com pany. SERVICEMAN VISITS Allan C. Childers, assigned to a Navy construction battalion, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Childers, Upper Ap plegate. He will report May 25 at Seattle before being sent to Adak, in the Aleutian islands for duty. PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED Three promotions have been announced from the army re serve unit here. Leslie E. Green recently was promoted f pom corporal to sergeant, and Paul Kurovsky was promoted from, sergeant first class to master sergeant in the 304th logistical command. James D. Wilson was promoted from corporal to ser geant in the 382nd command. Arthur Davies New SOCTFA President; Succeeds Hunter Arthur Davies, logger, was elected president of the South ern Oregon Conservation and Tree Farm association at a meet ing of the board of directors Fri day evening. He succeeds Glenn Hunter, who remains on the board of directors. Davies has been both vice-president and treasurer of the group. Other new officers include Don Whalen, vice-president for the Medford area; R. T. Moore Jr., vice-president for the Grants Pass area, and B. Sam Taylor, Medford, treasurer. Simpson Reelected L. L. iDoc) Simpson was re elected to his job of secretary, manager and forester for the as sociation. Past Presidents Richard Rey nen, Ashland, and Jack Crump, Medford were reelected to the board of directors. A new mem ber is Lloyd Silva, Grants Pass, replacing Tom Mehl Jr., Glen dale, who declined to again be a candidate for the board. Ed Pease, .another former president, is a hold-over member of the board. SOCTFA, an organization for the promotion of conservation and good management practices in the lumber and logging indus tries, and for mutual assistance of members, is now starting its ninth year. To Meet Mar 27 The association will hold a dinner meeting at the Grants Pass Golf and Country club, Murphy rd., starting at 7:30 p. m. Friday, May 27. The state forester's office will be in charge of the meeting. A program will be to acquaint logging personnel with existing laws as well as new laws and changes passed by the legisla ture. TWO MINOR FIRES Central Point Two minor fires were extinguished by the Central Point Rural Fire depart ment late last night. Sawdust and. waste material at the Con tinental Lumber company saw mill south of Central Point be came ignited, but resulted in no damage. A grass fire in the White City Industrial area caused no dam age, according to Dick Krupp, rural fire department chief. Baying MILK Today? Reach for GILLIAN'S labor Department Staff Cuts Slated Salem (U.R) Cuts in the 1955 legislature made in the budget of the department of la bor will force the lopping of four persons from the staff in the fiscal year starting July 1, Labor Commissioner Norman O. Nilsen told the Marion Coun ty Democratic Club Friday night. Nilsen said the cut made in his budget by the legislature would mean elimination of an apprenticeship supervisor, field representative in the fair em ployment practices section, office manager of the Portland's of fice, and a clerk typist. Aberdeen Wife Asks Aid To Find Husband City police have received a let ter from Mrs. Gilbert Neil Ross, 212 West State st., Aberdeen, Wash., asking their aid in locat ing her husband. She wrote officers that Ross may be in this area looking for minerals or working to get a stake to prospect. Mrs. Ross said that she was ill and almost out of money and that she had a check which her husband, too, must endorse. Mrs. Ross gave her husband's age as 44 and said that he stands about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 155 pounds. The national hospital bed de ficit has been estimated as over 800,000 beds. A LAXATIVE that really does you good! imi-DBflr ir You probably know this about Kellogg's All-Bran : it's the original whole bran cereal, scientifically milled to bring you natural food bulk in its most effective and ap petizing form. But did you know this? Kellogg's All-Bran served with milk is a fine aid to fitness. This delicious,' wholesome dish supplies 9 body-builders you need daily. Besides this, All-Bran can improve your "Intestinal Tone" (often below par when diets lack bulk), so essential to comfortable, regular elimination. So why not enjoy the natural benefits of these two fine foods, All-Bran and milk, for fitness end regularity? Be sure you get the original, the one and only, Kellogg's All-Bran. It really works. Double your money back if a daily dish of All-Bran and milk doesn't have you on schedule within 10 days. That's a promise from Kellogg's of Battle Creek, Michigan. SWIMMING CLASSES Register at the Y.M.C.A. WOMEN'S ADVANCED CLASS Startlnr Tuesday, May 24 7:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. MEN'S BEGINNER'S CLASS X Starting Tuesday, May 24 8:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M. TINY TOTS CLASS Ages 6-7-8 Starting Tuesday, June 7 9:00 A.M.-9:45 A.M. For Further Information -' Telephone 2-6295 Sparkling New-Season Displays in Medford's Fine Shops and Stores. -Money When You Shop in Medford - Shopping Center for Southern Oregon and Northern California. Published by The Mail Tribune in Cooperation with Medford Retail Merchants