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8B MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Oregon, Wednesday, April 8, 1959 : trrilWw--r ' ; : -t WHIM'S EMPIRE THEME-Modern interpretation of the empire theme creates a thoroughly contemporary fashion for the spring wardrobe. In geranium pink British woolen mohair, this soft ly tailored suit has a standaway notched shawl collar, low double-breasted front, gathered back. By George Carm'el. Basic Steps Will Help Outboard Putting your old outboard motor in shape for use again this boating season requires a few basic steps. Try these and have trouble free outboarding when the weather is nice: 1. Remove, clean and regap ' spark plugs. 2. With spark plug wires at tached to motor frame as a ground, spin motor rapidly a few times to remove excess oil from cylinders. As motor spins, check spark at the point where wires touch motor frame. If spark is weak, check wiring for cracked or worn spots. Rub breaker points in magneto gently with a piece of fine sandpaper. Re check spark. If still weak, take motor to a repair shop where an experienced mechanic can make necessary repairs. Se Our Aft I""' r i . Wff Outboards, Cruisers, Runabouts and Dinghies Tolly Craft Boat P-14 Boats Skagit Boats ' Twin Trailers Du Pont Paints West-Glass Dico Wheels Delco Batteries Life Preservers Jet Line Hardware Fire Extinguishers JOHNSON MOTORS Sales and Service Visit the Sports Fair! See and Compare Our Line 319 E. 6th SP 2-6235 Medford 3. Lubricate moving parts. Fill all grease fittings with proper grade of grease. Apply a little grease to throttle-mag neto gear and other working parts of engine. 4. Remove propeller and check for dents, cracks or chips. Straighten minor dents by tapping with wooden mal let. If prop is seriously dam aged, take to repair shop. 5. Clear propeller shaft of all impediments. Apply a thin coat of grease. 6. Check shear pin. If bent, broken or damaged, replace with new one. 7. Check gear case to be sure it is clear of water. Refill with fresh lubricant. 8. Reassemble motor and "test run" in tank or barrel of water. Make final adjustments of carburetor, choke, etc. LL PARTS 116 S.W..M St. GR 6-4428 Grants Pass Full Range of New American Outboard Motors for '59 Introduced at Show The full range of new American outboard motors for 1959 introduced at the 49th National Motor Boat Show in New York featured modern styling, increase in horsepower-to-weight ration and the holding or lowering of prices. About the smallest U.S. motor offered is the two-hp 28-pound Shrimp, made by Chartering Boat Good for Budgets With Limitations For the boat-minded family that wants to get afloat on its own craft whether for the whole season or just for that two-week vacation-but whose budget is limited, the answer lies in buying a sound used craft, or perhaps chartering, the nautical term for renting, But where to find the right boat? How to, know what is safe, what is priced right and what exactly to. expect in the way of performance? The yacht broker specializes in maintaining a listing of all kinds of family boats for sale - inboard cruisers, sailboats and even outboards -- over a wide geographical area. Some where in his files undoubted' ly lies the boat for you. Look him up in the classi fied section of your phone book, give him a ring and drop around to his office. Let him know you are in the mar ket for a boat, and just what your limits are size, price and location of craft. Eyes on Advertisements At the same time he is look ing through his list of con tacts for just the right boat for you, keep your eyes on the used boat ' advertisements in your local newspapers and in the national boating maga zines. If you should spot some thing that strikes your fancy, your broker will help you get more information on it and will act as an adviser should you want to inspect the craft. After selecting a boat, the broker will recommend a thor ough survey by a trained in dependent marine surveyor. If it measures up and you decide to buy, the broker will handle all the paperwork, transfer of title, record with proper au thorities, adjust insurance premiums and yard charges and take care of all details. The broker works on a standard commission which is paid by the seller when a sale has been made. FOR LATE DAY Widened collar, self-rose give top in terest to cashmere coat for late day. It's lined with silk print. By La Vigna in Einiger cashmere. BRIGHT COLORS -Warm weather sportswear features lightweight fabrics and bright colors, as in this sport coat with burgundy and gold on navy. Fabric is blend of "Dac ron" and .cotton. ' 1 West Bend. The largest is the 188-pound 70-hp Mercury Mark 78A. The former is one cylinder and the latter an in line six. A thermostatically control led cooling system has been added to the 5 Vz, 10 and 18 hp Evinrude outboard motors for 1959, which previously was available only on the 35 and, 50-hp models. With the unit in the smaller motors, Evinrude says that their slow speed and trolling efficiency of opera tion is increased. Nine new models are on exhibit at the Show, from three to 50 hp and priced from $160 to $850. Being Introduced A new 35-hp model, the Sovereign, is being introduced by Gale-Buccaneer for 1959 topping a line of seven new models with trim modern LEISURE TIME - Suggested for leisure time is high-waist-ed pink silk robe with pleated back, complemented by seam less stockings in "Hot Pink." The stockings by Hanes. Sheath Styling In Maternity Wear High-waisted sheath styling predominates i n maternity fashion this spring, giving fab ric interest and color first im portance. Textured fabrics ap pear by day, while chiffon and printed silks and wool challis are liked for dressier outfits. , Checks and solids are often combined, sometimes in such off-beat combinations as or ange and lavender. Other in teresting color combinations, appearing in prints and plaids, include orange and turquoise nd burgundy, black and navy. Neutral basics may be alternated with brilliant reds, hot pinks, wil low greens, coral and gold. High waistlines appear in the form of drawstring ties, front or central panel ties and bands, bolero effects and fringed ties or bows. Mix and match separates, tunic tops and blouson silhouettes are all popular. Among other favored styles are one-piece triangular shirt dresses, high waisted side wraps and bodices softly gath ered or smocked above the bustline. Pear Blossom SPECIAL Bhj3H.P. . " Briggs & j Srratton (l Tttre Lever j Adjusrat Cutting V" to WIZARD 22" CUSTOM MOWER Season's bargain! Count the features: No oil and gas mixing; shatterproof steel base; hollow-ground Tor nado blade! 8" wheels with individual adjustments for 'cutting heights. FREE leaf pulverizer! Hurry! Buy Now! 2X2923. Western luto styling and a new magneto that produces instant starting and smooth operation plus a new muting system that has an underwater exhaust, sealed powerhead mounted on rub ber and an air-intake silencer. Eight new "dynamically .de signed engines" are offered in the new Johnson line from three to 50 hp. Johnson calls its new 1959 design "form fit ting silhouette" with the new motor cover fitted more "func tionally" to the design of the motor itself. In addition, the new Johnson 50 hp has a pro peller thinned to 12V6 inches and pitched to 14 inches com pared with last year's 13-by-13 wheel. A new aluminum alloy is being used in the propeller to add strength and allow the unit to be more easily straightened if it is bent. Power Classifications Two new power classifica tions are included in the 20th anniversary Mercury motors 15 and 35 hp models. The two cylinder 15 hp brings, the number of fishing class motors to four six, 10, 15 and 22 hp. The four-cylinder "35" gives the firm five models -35, 40, 45, 60 and 70 hp - the upper power range. Prices for 1959 range from $225 for the six hp to $925 without pro peller for the 70 hp model. The new Mark 15 A is priced at $345 and the new Mark 35A at $480. Mercury has also reduced prices on the Mark 10, to $310, and the Mark 28 A -22 hp model-to $410, both $20 less than in 1958. Engineering refinements and new marine colors are among the features of the new 1959 line of Oliver outboard motors in six, 16 and 35 hp models. Among the modifications for 1959 are an improved ignition system, nylon bearings on all external throttle controls and a refinement of the castings for rough water cruising. CHALK WHITE - Separates story, told in black and white, features chalk white tapered pants, striped pullover. ' Per mathal" "Everglaze" cotton knit. Check weather signs before getting under way. If it looks threatening, call off the cruise. If caught in a bad storm, have passengers sit in the bottom of the boat and keep the bow pointed at any angle into the waves. 1.25 Week 101 South Riverside PHONE SP 2-6217 Open Mondays Till 9 p.m. "fas' ""B-"'" ' r""'2X2921 0 7.00 Down IDEAL CRAFT-For an all-day fishing trip this sprightly 14 foot aluminum Lone Star King Commander makes an ideal craft for fishing, day camping, water skiing and plain boat ing fun. 7" I ' ' SPORT COAT - The nubby touch will be popular in wool sport coats this spring. Model shown here is in gray, with lots of white flecks and nubs. Varsity-Town. Wool Bureau photo. Docking Moiorboaf Easy With Practice Docking a' motorboat is easy to master with practice. Before attempting to dock, check wind and current. Al ways approach at slow speed and head into the wind or cur rent whichever is the greater, in order to have the greatest control over your boat. As you near the pier shift into neutral, let the engine idle so you may shift .into re verse should you have mis judged your speed. To lose momentum short of the pier is no disaster' and can easily be remedied with a little ex tra throttle. But if you over shoot, you can be in trouble. Bring your boat in to a few feet from the pier and parallel to the planned mooring, loca tion. Turn your helm away from the pier, shift to reverse at slow throttle and the boat will move right alongside for a feather light landing. "Pi?" o r m No Interest or Carrying Charges At WEEKS 6- ORR You Pay Only for the Merchandise wieiems & dDmns Southern Oregon's Oldest and Largest Furniture Store if, PRINTS POPULAR Prints on silks, cottons and blends are much in demand for spring. They have a mod ern art look of shock color contrasts in such combina tions as orange and yellow, hot pink and red, blue and aqua, in abstract florals or paisley effects. If clothing stowage is a problem there is usually room beneath the bunk mattress. Skirts," shirts, trousers and linens can be thusly stored. They will retain their crease if carefully placed and help make the bunk softer. NORTHERN STAMPS ON ALL PURCHASES vr 1188 39.50 4i r ZZ PEAR BLOSSOM SPECIAL Y WOOD Natural Aids Help Boat Operators Small boat operators with out navigational charts on un familiar rivers or streams can use natural aids td keep from running aground. If there are buoys, stakes or other navigational sign posts observe them. If not, then take advantage of deep water routes cut by the water flow. A turbulent area on the wa ter's surface is a warning that there is an underwater ob struction or a reef that should be avoided. A ruffled "V" like flow of See and Play THOMAS ORGAN With Stereophonic at MUSIC For all your 1 1 1 West Main St. See and hear Thomas Stereo-Organ demonstration on KBES-TV today at 5 p.m. o We Give S&H Green Stamps PEAR BLOSSOM Sport VALUES TO mi Each Complete with Comfortable sowers BOX SPRING & MATTRESS And Plastic Covered Head Board and Legs, Twin Size Only water pointing upstram is a fairly certain indication of a rock jutting close to the sur face. Stay clear of this. On straight stretches the deepest water is usually in the middle of a river. At bends, stick to the outside of the curve for the channel will be cut on the far side of the pro jecting shore line. In sunlight, lighter patches of water are shallower than darker areas. After a heavy rain or high water keep an eye out for floating debris that may wash from the beach or river banks. Built - in Phonograph the MART musical needs Phone SP 2-2022 THURS.-FRI.-SAT. 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