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16A MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford Ort9on, Sunday, Augurt 10, 1938 Buried Treasure by Old Cable Company Stamps Said Valuable Most stamps that people col- Company in 1911. lect are those put out by some Across the face of the government, but it is a safe stamps was the statement that bet that all stamps, whether they were good for one tele put out by governments, busi- gram "until used unless other ness firms or private persons, wise ordered." The statement have collectors and therefore was signed with the facsmile some kind of value. signature of Clarence H. Mac- One of the commoner and kay whose firm was finally more valuable of the non- absorbed by Western Union governmental stamps are in the 1940s, those that were issue for many The finder's first impulse years by American telegraph was to throw the stamps away companies. as worthless. He was sure they Their purpose was to stimu- were since they weren't post late the sale of telegrams by age stamps. But luckily he de- making it easy for people to cided to ask his 12-year-old buy them in advance, and in son, an experienced collector, the days when -the telegraph of two years standing, business was a highly compe- The find was a worthwhile titive one, practically every one. Though by no means the firm issued them. most valuable of those issued An acquaintance recently by the firm, they were suffi- found two violet - colored ciently rare so that they stamps that had been issued brought the quick price of $25 by the Postal Telegraph-Cable each. PLATTER FOR AMERICAN TRADE HAS HIG PRICE The platter had seen plenty by the firm of James and of use. There was a small Rolph Clews who operated a crack in the side nearest me pottery at Cobridge, England and on the far edge I could in the 1820s see a nick. As for the type of ware, it But those imperfections was what is known as transfer didn't detract from its inter- printed. It was cheap in its est. If anything, they in- day, and the firm produced creased it. I was sure it was sizeable quantities of them, an heirloom. About its rim much of it for the American were the names of 15 states, trade. In addition to the names each one in a loop of ribbon of the states, there were two and each loop separated from its neighbor by a five-pointed star. The central design showed a country scene, a mansion with a lake and some swans. It was a piece of Stafford- female figures on either side of the country scene. One was labeled "America" and the other "Independence." The color of the design was a fairly vivid green. The most desirable is blue, but it is also found in sepia, brown, purple shire. On the back was the mark of a crown in a double and pink. circle also enclosing the words . As for its value I have "Clews Warranted, Stafford- seen two others, also in green, shire. ' The mark is one used sell at $65 and $100. PICTURE OF IRANIAN SHAH LINKED TO RARE COIN I could feel the man oppo- The difference is that it was site me reading my newspa- coined in 1919, before the Pe"if vou'll wait W min- C0Untry Changed itS utes." I began, "I'll give you from Persia to Iran- The Piece ..." was a beautiful one. On the "No." he said. "I iust want- obverse side was a bust of ed to finish the caption on the Ahmed Shah -who was over Shah of Persia's picture," he thrown by the father of the said. "It's the Shah of Iran," I said. ' "Yeah. I know. But it's Persia as far as I'm con cerned." "I'm glad I saw the Shah's picture," he continued. "It present ruler back in 1925 On the reverse was the classic and beautiful symbol of Persia. A lion with sword held in upraised paw and be hind him a rising sun. I asked how much he want ed for the piece, about the size reminds me I still got some of one of our double eagles. Persian gold, and I might as He told me I could have it for well get rid of it." ' $120. I declined. He came "In case you don't believe down to $100. I declined it," he said, "I'll have it here again. He laughed and stuck tomorrow." the coin back in his pocket. He was there the next morn- "I've already got an offer ing, and he had the gold. It of $110 for it," he said, was a 10-toman piece of Per- (Released by McClure sian and not Iranian gold. " Newspaper Syndicate) LEAVING THE COLD GRAY WALLS Former counter intelligence chiei of West Germany, Otto John (left) leaves the penitentiary in Muenster, Germany, with his lawyer. Dr. Gerhard Kaemmerer. John was released after serving 19 months for conspiring with the tommunists. Morse at Unique Roundup; Keeping Record of Absences By A. ROBERT SMITH Mail Tribune Correspondent Washington Sen. Wayne' Morse, a life-long horseman, showed up at a unique round up the other day where the "c o w boys" rode row boats in stead of four legged mounts. This was no western roundup, but a Robt smitb one inar is held annually at Chinco teagu, Va., which has become noted for its unique ponies. The ponies run wild on As sateague Island all year until the Volunteer Firemen from nearby Chincoteague show up each summer to round them up for a sale. The firemen chase them into the water and force them to swim the quar ter mile that separates the two places. . Morse went there with his family,, getting permission from the Senate to do so, be cause he had long promised to buy a couple of these ponies for his nephews. Legend has it that these ponies are descended from horses that swam ashore from a wrecked Spanish vessel cen turies ago. They get a little larger than Shetland ponies, said Morse. After the foals are sold, the sires and dams are returned to Assateague to roam in freedom for another year. To Explain Absences When the senator asked permission to be absent from Washington for two days to attend this pony auction, he said from now on he plans to explain his absences from the Senate during roll call votes "to help my opposition in 1962." Recalling that Oregon Re publicans criticized his at tendance record during the 1956 campaign, Morse said: "In 1956, since my opponents did not have either the statis tics or the reasons right, the 5,747 Receive SS Benefits in 1957 A total of 5,747 persons in Jackson county were re ceivmg Sdus.azb monthly in old-age, survivors, and dis ability payments under the Social Security program as of Dec. 31, 1957, W. V. Nus baum, district manager, has announced. The largest group in number of payees was made up of retired persons of whom there were 3,420 receiving $210,624 each month, or an average of about $62. This was slightly below the national average of about $65 per month. Wives, chil dren, widows and dependent parents accounted for the bal ance of the beneficiaries. Sixty-five disabled persons were receiving an average payment of about $55 per month under the disability insurance provision of the law, which became effective in July, 1957. Total payments received showed an increase of $62,000 per month over Dec. 31, 1956, and number of payees increas ed from 4,748. ADVICE FOR PARENT, London (UPD The Church of England newspaper urged its readers today to still "in fantile squawks" during Sun day services by feeding their children hearty breakfasts be fore taking them to church. "A baby full of breakfast will most likely sleep through a hundred hymns," the church paper said. "If he does not, it is likely that he is teething, and should either be taken out of church or left at home for a Sunday or two." Use Tribune Want Ads Men and women hear again with nothing in either ear through thrilling Sonotone research discovery. Only YOU will know your E-Zone" secret of transistor hearing aid completely concealed in stylish glasses. Yet you use both ears (just as normal per- E-Zone-. Everything worn at EYE-EAR levl, nothing worn anywher else. i u C. R. ADAMSON, Manager Hearing Secret sons listen) to enjoy latest hearing revolu tion recommended by doctors. Based. on Sonotone bone-conduction invention, by- passing outer -tars. COME IN, PHONE OR WRITE SONOTONEc 839 East Jackson-Phone SP 2-5904 situation boomeranged to my advantage, because I happen to have had one of the better attendance records in the Senate during my 14 years of service in this body." Morse went on to point out that on March 20 a'nd 21 he missed a number of votes on the foreign trade develop ment act and on a resolution which stated that farm price supports and acreage allot ments should not be less than they were last year. He explained that the rea son for missing these votes was his participating in the Oregon primary election cam paign. He was absent April 2 when a vote was taken on the omnibus rivers and harbors bill. He said: "On that occasion I had a longstanding foreign policy speech commitment away from Washington, which I fulfilled." Speaking On Foreign Policy On June 4 he missed a roll call vote on the mutual se curity authorization bill. Here again he was out of town making a speech" on foreign policy. "I shall keep the record, of my absences up to date, for the assistance of my opposi tion in 1962, so that they can at least be accurate next time in reporting to the people of Oregon my attendance record in the Senate," he declared. Then he asked permission of the Senate to be excused for two days. He said: "Let the record show that for nine months I have had a longstanding commitment to my family for a little sojourn we shall make. It might be called a sort of family re union. I ask unanimous con sent to be excused from at tendance on sessions of the Senate for those two days, for that purpose." No one objected. 8 JACKSONVILLE Youth Hurt in Accident PLEADS INNOCENT Min nie (Connie) Nicholas pleaded innocent at the pre liminary hearing in Indian apolis at which she was charged with first degree murder in the slaying of executive Forrest TeeL Accordon Studio Takes Part in Festival The Caesar Muzzoli Ac cordion studio of Medford is participating in the third an nual Western States Ac cordion Festival in Long Ejeach, Calif., this week end. More than 4,000 entries in bands, combos, duos and solos are entered in the festival, which is being sponsored by the Accordion Association of Southern California. Court Records DISTRICT COURT James B. Watres, failure to make traffic stop, S6. George Francis Bell, truck speeding. $15. William H. Davis, violation of basic rule, $15. Clifford Wesley Fields, over width, $15. By BETTE HOSKINS Jacksonville David Ras mussen, son of Mr.' and Mrs. Earnest Rassmussen, was in jured in Bakersfield, Calif., last week. It was reported he was crossing at a cross, walk and was struck by a car. He suffered two ' broken legs, a shattered bone in his hip and a head injury which required eight stitches, according to re ports. His parents, who are in Bakersfield with him, report that he will be in the hospital for at least the next five weeks. Friends here may ad dress, mail to Memorial Hos pital, 420 34th St., Greater Bakersfield, Calif. He is a 1958 graduate of Jacksonville High school. James Moore enlisted in the Army and left Monday Aug. 4. for Ft. Ord, Calif., for basic training. Having qualified in examinations, he will even tually go to Ft. Monmouth, N. J., for electronic schooling. He is a 1954 graduate from Jacksonville High school. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Moore of South Third st. Revival services with Evan gelist Austin Shelton were held recently at the Jackson ville Assembly church. High lights included inspirational singing. A missionary film of the West Indies, taken by Shelton during a tour last fall, was shown Wednesday. Featured at the church last week was "The Gospel Story- Teller," Harry Leacock- Sgt. and Mrs. Richard Rob erts arrived home July 30 after spending, 29 months in Augsburg, Germany, where Roberts was ont duty as a paratrooper. After spending a week at the home of Mrs. Roberts' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Berrimen, and visiting other relatives in the area, they moved to Klamath Falls where they will make their home. Before leaving here Mrs. Robert's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Gra ham, honored the couple with a welcome home party at their home. Twenty - two family members attended. former resident here. Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Ber rimen celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary Friday, Aug. 7. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. O.-Graham are Graham's sister, Mrs. Florence Craig, of Chicago, and his niece, Betty Linn Correy, of Cheyenne, Wyo. Week end guests at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rawlin Ranney, are Mr. and Mrs. A. E. (Red) Ranney of Hoopa, Calif. Mrs. Frank Apostalo the former Mildred Milam, ar rived home this week after spending nine days in Seattle with her husband and broth er, Edward Milam, who are both stationed on the USS General A. E. Anderson. While in Seattle they attend ed the Sea Fair and visited Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Keen in Renton, Wash. Keen is a CIRCUIT COURT Lloyd R. Anderson vs. Alice Dunn Adamson, divorce complaint. Margaret M. Stevens vs. Ruben R. Stevens, divorce complaint. Betty Lou Mann vs. Gurbon Ray Mann, divorce complaint. The Canadian or Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls are about y2,500 feet wide; the American Falls 1,000 feet. DRY Direct- from mill to you BIG DOUBLE LOADS or SINGLE SUMMER PRICES MEDFORD FUEL CO. SP 2-2111 Court and McAndrews HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE OR CAREER Downtown ... Medford SHOP TILL 9 P.M. 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Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hend erson of Rogue River were guests last week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Milam. Jimmy Stevens, grandson of Mrs. Milam, fell on a barb wire fence last week and in jured his arm. Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stevens were their son and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stevens Jr., and children, Deborah Dianne and Glenn, of El Monte, Calif. While here, they all made a trip to Lake of the Woods to visit Stevens' brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Neely, and also visited Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Crenshaw, the Steven's daughter and son-in-law in Lebanon, Ore. guests ' at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. E. Long were; Eddie Bruner and- Jimmy' Moon, both of Portland. Guests at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Babcock this week' were her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Kegley, and daughter Debby, of College Place Wash. The Kegley s were en route to Los Angeles.' 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