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Newspaper Page TextTWELVE MEDFORD (OREGON) Eagle Poinl Church Plans Observation Ceremony Sunday Eagle Point The Eagle Point Community Bible church will commemoiate its 50th birthday at a specid service Sunday, May 6, 1956, at 2:30 p.m. During brief ceremonies at the church, there will be special music, and a dedication of the Hammond organ which is a re cent gift from friends of the church. Following a short ground breaking ceremony for an edu cational unit to be constructed iKson, there will be a. reception in the primary department. The Eagle Point church first met in the present structure in 1906, when the land was donat ed by Mr. and Mrs. William Ulrich to be used for religious purposes. George Brown, and others, gave the lumber, and most of the construction was done by early members. The present sanctuary was the orig inal building. First under the auspices of the Baptists, the church has also been used by the Presbyterian Mission Board. It became self supporting and a non-denominational church in 1945. Serving the church as minis ters in the past 35 years have been the Rev. O. G. Morgan, R. B. Davidson, J. S. Smith, J. C. Whitsit, Stanley G. Parrish, Keith Fields, Loyd Whitford, Floyd Pollock and Glenn Wade. Pastoring the church now is the Rev. Joseph Munshaw. Negotiations May Stop in Boycott Montgomery, Ala. (U.R) The city of Montgomery, determined to maintain segregation, appear ed ready Saturday to break off negotiations aimed at ending a bitter and costly, 21-week Negro bus boycott. After the second fruitless meeting in a little more than 24 hours between the City Commis ion and ofifcials of the National City Bus Lines, a city negotiator said "I think this is the last meeting the city and National City Lines will hold." The city negotiator, who de clined the use of his name, said "The city commission has ad vised the bus company that all laws and ordinances will be en forced and that the commission will require the company to fol low to the letter all laws and ordinances." 1 At, another meeting Friday, representatives of the bus com pany, the City Commission, the Alabama attorney general's of fice, the state Public Service Commission and Negro attorney Fred Gray sought to thrash out details of a scheduled Federal Court showdown on the consti tutionality of the city"s segrega tion laws. This meeting also was fruitless. The suit at point was brought by four Negro women contesting the city's laws requiring Negroes to seat from the rear of buses and whites from the front. It is on the court docket for May 11. CALLS FOR BIDS Portland (U.R) The federal bureau of public roads Satur day called for bids for grading, surfacing and oiling of more than eight miles of the John- Day Burns highway in Harney county. The highway is a main tourist and logging route in east central Oregon. CONTRACT AWARDED Salem (U.R) The State High way Commission has awarded a . S401.671 contract to Warren ' Northwest, Inc., Portland, for 3.27 miles of grading and pav- ine on the Forest Grove.riiils rboro section of the Tualatin al yley highway. There were six ; higher bids. CONTINUALLY CONSTIPATED Maybe you aren't getting at the cause A daily serving of Kellogg's All-Bran corrects a common cause of constipation lack of bulk. Good-tasting All-Bran, made of whole wheat, provides the natural laxative bulk you need daily for comfortable elimination. All-Bran has helped millions. Why not you? Try it for 10 days. If not entirely satis fied with All-Bran, return the empty carton and get twice what you paid. MAIL TRIBUNE Oregon, California Laws Discussed at SOCTFA Meeting Difficulties encountered by Oregon truckers when operating between California and Oregon were discussed by representa tives of state police departments from the states at a meeting of the Southern Oregon Conserva tion and Tree Farm association in Ashland Friday night. Capt. R. O. Rust and Sgt. A. M. French of the California highway patrol at Yreka, Calif., discussed regulations governing hauling in California, and Sgts. Thomas N. Eaton and Floyd E. Crafts, of the Medford state po lice office, discussed Oregon regulations. Lewis L. (Doc) Simpson, sec retary - manager of SOCTFA, pointed out that difficulties arose when ; lumber industry Reports Catholic Bishop Rearrested Brussels, Belgium (U.R) The Belgian Catholic news agency CIP reported Friday that Polish Catholic Bishop Ceslaus Kacz marek of Kielce has been arrest ed again. Kaczmarek was sentenced in 1952 to 12 years in prison by a Polish Communist court but was transferred to a convent last year because of tailing neaitn. A CIP spokesman said it did not know why he was re-arrested. festival Looking for Girl for Princess Fieldale, Va. (U.R) Of ficials of the Vinton Dogwood Festival are looking for a girl to reign as princess next week. Norma Woodward, the festi val princess and most of the Fieldale high school band, were victims of a measles epidemic. Granae Eagle Point Grange Eaele Point Granje will meet in regular session Tuesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. Sales tax will be the subject of consideration. Men are to fur nish and serve refreshments. i Bring vour mother's picture for the display table. Phoenix Grange Phoenix Grange met April 24. The program started at 8 p.m., and was a demonstration put on by Phoenix 4-H club members, their leaders and president of the club, Ronald Dougherty. Charles Hockersmith, Grange agriculture committeeman, ar ranged for the demonstration. There was a good attendance. Those present found the dem onstrations of interest and the group and their leaders were complimented on the worth while work they are doing. Following the 4-H program was a candidates rally. Ten candidates for state office or their representatives were present, and 12 candidates for county offices. Lecturer Dee Hendrickson said the Grange was not a po litical organization but that they had been invited 'there to speak in an earnest endeavor to get in formation. He then introduced the candidates, and each was al lowed three minutes to list his qualifications for the office they were seeking. Most of the speakers were ahead of the three minute dead line, but a few were caught in the middle of a sentence. All were to have an opportunity to complete their speeches at Sams Valley Grange Saturday. Ralph James extended an invitation to the group in behalf of the Sams Valley Grange. Following the rally, Master Melvin Lattie called the regular Grange meeting to order. Sister Caroline Harding, master of Up pr Rogue Grange, and Herb ' Carlton, master of Jackson coun ty Pomona Grange, were escort ed to the master's station. Other visitors staying for the Grange meeting were Mrs. Herb Carlton, Mrs. Netherland and Mr. Harding of Upper Rogue Grange, Mrs. Anna Scott of Up per Applegate, Charles Hoover of Eagle Point, Chester Wendt of Central Point and Ralph James of Sams Valley. Due to the late hour, commit tee reports were omitted and business cut to a minimum. The Grange voted to sponsor two 4H summer camp scholar ships as they have done in past years. Mrs. Sol Cox was presented her attendance recognition bar. Lecturer Dee Hendrickson an nounced the program for the next meeting on May 8 would be a memorial program, arrang ed by Chaplain Gertrude Lewin. Those taking part in that pro gram are meet at the Grange hall Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. for a short rehearsal. The serving committee was Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Patton, Mr. and Mrs. John Moffitt and Mrs. Myrtle ferns. ' J Sunday. April 29, 1956 firms from southern Oregon started hauling logs from the Klamath National forest burn area. Binder Regulations Among regulations affecting loggers hauling between the two states, officers pointed out, were those regarding binders. Rust said California regula tions provide only for a three eighths inch plow steel wire rope or a three-eighths inch high test steel chain, whereas Oregon binder requirements are based on breaking strength of the binder. Eaton pointed out bind ers in Oregon must withstand a 15,000-pound test, and no size is specified. Other regulations were com paratively similar regarding equipment required on log trucks. Officers pointed out, however, that it was their duty to enforce regulations in their respective states, despite vari ances in laws. Also discussed last night was the Fire-ama May 26, at Elk Lumber comany, where fire fighting equipment from private industry, state and federal agen cies will be on display. Recognized as Model George Flanagan, general man ager and vice-president of Elk Lumber company, reported for the association's fire committee, pointing out that the organiza tion is recognized as a model for similar groups forming along the coast. He said the association "didn't do a perfect job" during last September's fires, but with addi tional training and equipment, the organization "will be bet ter prepared and equipped" in case of another such situation. Flanagan also thanked the Jackson county court, which -was present Friday night, for puling in the 1956-57 budget S3, 000 for radio equipment which would tie together facili ties of state, federal, private and county systems for forest fire fighting purposes. The recent foreman fire fight ing school at state forestry de partment southwest district headquarters here was discussed. Curtis Nesheim, district warden, commented on the success of the program and noted that other attempts to conduct such a school in" other areas has failed. NLRB Hearing Is Recessed Friday Portland' (U.R) A National Labor Relation 1 Board hearing into unfair labor practice charges against teamsters and longshoremen was recessed Fri-j clay for one week to permit terms of a settlement to be worked out. The hearing involves seven cases at Portland, Vancouver, Wash., Coos Bay and Newport. The teamsters and longshore men have been accused' of picket ing non-union trucks on docks at the four cities in teamster ef forts to organize the drivers. Teamsters placed picket banners on the trucks and longshoremen refused to go through the lines or unload the trucks. Employers brought the charges against the unions. The NLRB hearing is sched uled to resume here next Fri day with later sessions at New port and Coos Bay. Investigation Into Embezzlement Asked Portland (U.R) Attorney General Robert Y. Thornton said Saturday his office will open an investigation Monday at Eugene into embezzlement charges in volving members of the Lane County Bar association. The attorney general, who also is conducting a probe into vice conditions in Multnomah county, said Assistant Attorney General Robert H. Anderson wouM handle the Lane county investigation. The charges revolve around Moses Moody, who is serving a 10 year sentence in Oregon state prison for armed robbery of a Eugene grocery store. Moody, before the robbery, was awarded a civil settlement for injuries suffered in an automobile acci dent, he award is reported to have been S2000 and it is this money which is involved in the charges. Moody is reported to have said he never received all of the money. Open House Slated At State Hospital Salem (U.R) Oregon State hospital will conduct the most extensive open house possible here Sunday in celebration of National Mental health week April 29 to May 5. Dr. W. G. Burrows, chairman of the evert, said the public will be conducted on guided tours of just about the entire in stitution from 2 to 7.50 pjru J If j r f i tS ' V 2 STORE OPENING Mayor Earl Miller is shown above as he cut the ribbon at opening ceremonies last week for the new Medford Seed and Feed store at 330 North Fir st. Pictured with him are George C. Barr, left, manager; Bob Johnson, Los Angeles, Pacific Coast stores supervisor, and Earle Jossy, Jackson county agent. About 4,000 persons attended the two-day opening ceremonies which included a square dance and flapjack breakfast. About 900 persons were at the breakfast. The store was formerly located at 224 North Fir st. New Mexico Fire Controlled After Burning Two Days Alamagordo, N.M. U.R) A dogtired' band of some 1150 firefighters believed Saturday they had contained a vicious for est fire which has burned two days out of control in Lincoln National forest. The U.S. forestry service said firelines, varying from 10 to 30 feet in width, had been set up in advance of the blaze. Only extremely high winds can cause the fire to leap over these lines. 15.000 Acres So far the blaze has swept over some 15,000 acres but an aerial survey early today re vealed there had been some "skipping" by the fire and a spokesman estimated that about 10.00ft- acres of timberland had actually been destroyed by fire. Fireworkers worked through the night to set - up advanced fire lines in an attempt to con trol' the blaze before morning brought 'on strong winds which have propelled the fire relent lessly for two days. Bulldozers and other heavy equipment were equipped with floodlights Friday night to ex pedite the fire line operations. The winds subside at night in this Southern New Mexican region and become stronger in the daytime. Cabin Destroyed So far, the fire has destroyed only one cabin, used only in the summer, but U. S. Forestry Service officials said last night they feared others would be de stroyed before the fire is put out. 'nr-j;oi .','1nnijee rVmtoH to the firefighters are being used to treat minor burns. There have been no serious injuries reported since the fire broke out Thursday. The fire is being fought by servicemen from Fort Bliss, Tex. and Holloman Air Develop ment Center, and professional Indian firefighters from West ern New Mexico. The fire, moving in an easter ly direction, is burning on a seven-mile front about one and one half miles from Sacramento, a small village. The town, howev er, is not in danger. 22 Fire Prevention Meetings Scheduled Salem 0J.R) Some 2,000 loggers from western Oregon are expected to attend 22 separate fire prevention meetings in the near future, the State Forestry Department said Saturday. James, H. Walker, assistant state forester in charge of pro tection, said the prime objective of the meets would be to wor;k out a procedure to bring fire prevention to the attention of men responsible for logger fires. These include fires started from power saws, smoking and warm ing fires, Walker said. . Also for discussion will be Forestry Department fire rules for camps, especially those deal ing with closure during hazard ous periods. Portlander Named to Real Estate Board Salem (U.R) Richard C. Horn, Portland realtor and man ager of the Lloyd Shopping Cen ter, was named Saturday by Gov. Elmo Smith as a member of the State Real Estate Board. His four-year appointment is ef fective June 15. Horn succeeds W. H. Ross of Portland who asked that he not be considered for re-appointment. Ross was first appointed by Gov. Charles Sprague in 1940. STRONG DRINK Seoul, Korea (U.R) Three neighbors died and seven others became violently ill Friday at a party in the home of Cho Sun Woo, a 57-year old fisherman. Police said Cho served home made -whisky. Holstein Calf Leads Somerville Police on Merry Chase Friday Somerville, N. J (U.R) A 140-pound Holstein calf led police a 14-block chase through the center of town Friday before it was cornered in an apartment bathtub and cap lured. , The calf was one of three which escaped from a slaught er house corral at the Somer ville Beef Co., when someone left a gate open. One of the animals return ed to the corral, another was captured after a short chase, but the third raced through town until it arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Edelheit. Mrs. Edelheit was hanging wash on a backyard line when she heard her 18-month-old baby scream. She rushed in side and found the animal on the living room couch. Mrs. Edelheit cried for help and, the animal, apparently frightened, romped into the apartment's bathroom and jumped into the bathtub. Annual Convention Of Alpha Rho Ends Here This Morning Alpha Rho Oregon state chap ter of Delta Kappa Gamma, pre fessional sorority for women ed ucators, will close the annual convention with a breakfast this morning at Hedrick Junior High school. Mrs. Dorothy Elliott, Port land teacher and president of ' the group, conducted business sessions yesterday at First Meth odist church. About 150 attended a birthday luncheon and formal banquet yesterday noon and last evening at the church. At last night's banquet Mrs. Elizabeth Roe Cloud, Portland, received hon orary membership in the group, with Mrs. Elliott making the presentation. Mrs. ' Roe-Cloud currently project director of the American Indian Community De velopment of the Field Founda tion, was American Mother of the Year for 1950, Indian of the Year in 1951 and in 1953 re ceived the Indian Achievement Award. Outstanding Work Mrs. Roe-Cloud was given the Delta Kappa Gamma honor be cause of her outstanding work to educate Indians of America. She formerly was a co-director of the American Indian Institute, Wichita, Kan. " Sorority members discussed the currently controversial merit rating of teachers and referred it to the state research commit tee for study. An extended re port of teacher and education legislation was ended with the urging that each chapter make exhaustive studies of all such legislation. Speaker for the luncheon was Dr. Jessie Brodia, Portland physician and immediate past president of the Pan-American Medical Women's alliance. Dr. Brodie reported on the alliance' convention held last year in San tiago, Chile, which she attended, along with 35 other American women doctors. Wonders Why Ocean Was Named Pacific Siargao, P.I. U.R) Flor entino Das, a Filipino fisherman, who sailed a tiny boat on a 5,000 mile journey from Honolulu to the Philippines, had only 13 words Saturday to describe his journey. "I don't know what made them call that ocean Pacific it was terrible." NAMED MINISTER Havana, Cuba U.R) Presi dent Fulgencio Batista Friday named Dr. Gonzalo Guell as foreign minister. Guell, who has ( been acting ' foreign minister, succeeds Dr. Carlos Saladrigas, who died recently. Tornado Rips Farm Buildings Friday; List No Injuries By UNITED PRESS A tornado ripped into farm buildings near Faurcett, Mo., Friday night causing consider able property damage but no in juries according to state police. The Faucett twister was the only damaging tornado reported early today and confirmed by authorities in a Midwestern area including Kansas, Missouri, Il linois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. Residents of all six states had been warned by forecasters of tornado conditions extending into the night. The last warning was lifted for eastern Kansas and northern Missouri at 3 a.m. (EST). Funnel Seen A tornado funnel was seen near Overbrook, Kan., but no damage or injuries were report ed. There also were unconfirm ed reports of tornadoes near Kalamazoo, Saugatuck and Grand Haven, Mich. Home owners in southern Michigan heaved a collective sigh of relief Friday night when the Weather Bureau cancelled a tornado warning issued early in the afternoon. Officials rushed into action to prevent a repeat of the April 3 disaster in which 18 persons died. Two tornadoes were re ported sighted in the air but both disappeared before they touched the ground. Warnings posted for southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois and Indiana were withdrawn after the area was drenched by heavy rains driven before high winds. Lightning and thunder accom panied the storm. , Librarians Face Problem of Growth Salem (U.Rf John S. Rich ards, president of the American Library association, told mem bers of the Oregon Library as sociation here Friday night that librarians were being challeng ed by population growth and the complexity of modern-day liv ing. Richards, addressing 186 state librarians here for their 14th an nual conference, said other chal lenges facing librarians were greater emphasis on adult edu cation and the making of books and ideas available t:- the pub lic. Richards, who is also Seattle librarian, said librarians should turn more people into readers and "get the right book to the right person at the right time." He said that despite America's high literacy rate "less than a fourth of this country's adult population can truly be called readers." The state librarians will con clude the conference Saturday. Government Grants Blanket Pay Raise -Lima, Peru (U.R) The gov ernment granted a blanket wage increase Saturday to all public employes except the strikers who have paralyzed the nation alized communications system this week. The decree, effective Tuesday, raises minimum wakes $15.66 a month and gives government workers an additional $5.22 monthly cost-of-living increase plus a bonus of $2.56 a month j for each child in the family. Soldiers and judicial employ-; es, who recently received sep arate wage increases, will re ceive the cost-of-living and baby bonuses but not the general wage boost. History Reference Wins First Prize Singapore (U.R) A young British soldier referred to history Saturday to win fh-st prize in an essay contest on why women should not have equal rights with men. He pointed out that Switzer- i land is the only country in Eur- j ope which was not involved in any war during the past half century, and "Switzerland is the only' country in Europe without female equality." COST OF LIVING Pasadena, Calif. U.R) Mrs. Znoa Washburn, 38, former wife of a soft drink executive,! complained in court Friday that j the cost of living has gone up. Mrs. Washburn asked that her i alimony payments be increased j from $50,000 to $74,000 a year. PICTURE TUBES REJUVENATED Is rour picture tube dull and weak? Most picture tube can be restored to original brightness t only ' fraction of the cost ol replacement. For further information CALL Electronic Service 18 N. GRAPE PH. 1-1971 Youth Legislature at Salem Elects Officers Editor's note: The following dis patch on the YMCA youth Legisla ture were written especially for United Press by Allen Wyman of Hermiston high and Pon Gordon of Medford High who will cover the two-day session.) By ALLAN WYMAN AND DON GORDON Special United Press Correspond ents Salem- (U.R) Doyle Buckwal ter of La Grande officially be came governor of the state of Oregon at the first joint meeting of the House and Senate at the YMCA sponsored Youth Legis lature here Friday. Gov. Buckwalter was sworn in by associated Justice Hall S. Lusk of the Oregon Supreme Court. The inauguration followed a short welcoming speech by reg ular Governor Elmo Smith. The two governors were attended by many state officers including Sig Unander, state treasurer, and Three Americans Held in Monaco Monte Carlo, Monaco (U.R) Three Americans were lodged in this tiny principality's jail Satur day on charges of trying to break the bank at Monte Carlo with loaded dice. The three were transferred here under extradition procdure Friday from the Fench jail at Aix En Povence. They are Korean-born Jason Lee Jr., 60, an importer, of Los Angeles, Calif.; Philip Aggie, 39, of Los Angeles, and Lebanon born Ralph Shaker, 40, of West Covina, Calif.; Monaco officials said the three, charged with simple theft, would not come to trial for at least four to six weeks. They have been held in jail since their arrest Feb. 22 in Nice, France. Their request for pro visional liberty was refused by a French court. They will be tried even though the casino told authorities it did not want to press charges. . Figures released by Monaco and French authorities indicated the Americans actually lost about $8,565 at the casino. Filbert Commission Increased to Seven Salem (U.R) Gov. Elmo Smith Saturday named members ! to the re-constituted Oregon Fil- j bert commission and increased j commission membership from j five to seven. j Four of the five members of tne previous commission were re-appointed. One member, John E. Trunk of Portland, requested that he not be re-appointed. Re-appointed were William B. Chandlee of Hillsboro and Roy A. Vard of Portland, for terms ending June 30, 1956; John F. Wilkins ol Beaverton and Ben F. Dorris of Springfield for terms ending June 30, 1957. Ben W. Forbes of Newberg, Donald F. Blake of Salem and J. P. Nelson of Portland were named new members for terms ending June 30, 1958. Use Tribune Want Ads! ARE YOU GETTING EVERYTHING YOU WANT OUT OF LIFE? YOU CAN HAVE: Financial Success Self Confidence Memory Power Magnetic Personality Abundant Energy IS YOUR CHILD . GETTING THE UTMOST OUT OF LIFE? FOR HIM . . OR HER: Self-Confidenee Good Manners Cleanliness, Neatness Desire for Knowledge Obedience NO BOOKS! NO EXERCISES! Thii it different! It will amaie and delight you! For full information. Phone 2-4218 or mail poitcard or coupon today. MIND POWER RECORDS, Without cost or obligation, please send me full details on your new scientific method of self-achievement for Adults Children (Check one or both) (Name) street address or box no.) Robert Thornton, attorney gen eral of the state. In his inaugural address, Gov. Buckwalter expressed thanks to the YMCAs of Salem possible, the youth Legislature possible. He then went over several bills that are on the agenda showing how they could fill the needs of the state. He closed his speech by reviewing the high ideals that govern each state and person and related them to this Youth Legislature. The ninth annual legislature got under way at 8:30 a.m. when the state capitol was invaded by 250 curious Oregon high school students and their advisers. . . After registration in the rotun da, organizational meetings were held in the Senate and House chambers. At 9:30 a joint session was opened by Robert Wambach of Beaverton, president of th Sen ate. Opening Statement Dr. U. G. Dubach, chairman of the youth government pro gram, made an opening state ment about the two-day program. At 11 a.m. the committee met for the first discussion of bills. Other oficers for the two day session are: Bill Hanson, Salem, speaker of the house; Richard Norland, Klamath Falls, chap lain of the Senate; Carolyn Gar rison, Klamath Falls, Clerk; Carolyn Parson, La Grandge, reading clerk; and Jolyene Lyda, Roseburg, Sgt. at arms. In the house, Barry Bullard, Coos Bay, was named chaplain; Carol Winchell, Portland, clerk; Pat Knox, Oswego, reading clerk, and Monte Voight, Klam ath Falls, Sgt. at arms. . . Robert Duncan. Medford at torney, represented southern Oregon district, which includes Jackson, Klamath and Josephine counties, at an executive com mittee meeting yesterday. The purpose was to evaluate and consider values of youth in the government legislature program. A Sincere "Thank You to the friendly folk whom it has been my privilege to serve through my association with THE CHILD'S WORLD PROGRAM. I regret that other duties make It necessary that f resign as your lo cal representative for TCW, effec tive May 15th. Anyone interested in seeing this entertaining, educa tional and inspirational program for youngsters, please call 2-4218 for an appointment before that date. OPAL V. NOTI - W OK C f MARKET ' 1202 North Riveraide OPEN EVERY NIGHT TIL MIDNIGHT YOU CAN OVERCOMES Sleeplessness Constant Fatigue Overweight Nervous Tension Destructive Habits ' - END: Bed Wetting Nail Biting Finicky Eating Fears, Bad Dreams . Stealing, Cheating. Lying NO DRUGS! '629 S. 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