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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (April 29, 1962)
SUNDAY. APRIL 29, 1961 A 3 Bi-Annual Report of Mcdford Water Commission Prepared page 8 of Ihe report. i Lee stressed the report is available free of charge to the public. Upon request, copies will be sent through the mail to interested parties. (Republican) The bi-annual report of the it is doine now. and what its operating expenses increased having increased from 3.982 in 1940 to 11,059 in 1961. The thp best in the country." Lee report stated, "is going to re SAVARD Medford water commission for 1960-61 has been prepared, and copies are now available at the water department in city hall, according to Robert Lee, city water superintend plans are for the future." The 20-page report is the first one that has been issued since 1959, Lee said. It con tains statistics and charts in dicating the growth of the sys- from $64,632 in 1940 to 5179, 122 in 1961. I Total assets of the system have jumped from $1,319,926; in 1940 to $6,456,567 in 1961. At the same time, plant value has risen from $1,097,819 in i 1940 to a total of $5,721,677 ' in 1961, the report showed. The number of water users j has nearly quadrupled during! the period. Lee pointed out, : said, "and this report is de signed to help explain to our customers how it got that, and the steps we intend to take to keep it the best." Thf ronort nninti'H nut that quire an increase in rates in the very near future to con tinue the high level of service presently provided." Lee said rate increases amounting to an average of about 10 per cent are planned to go into effect in about a year or two. Further details on the fi nancial program of the water department can be found on average daily water use by total customers has increased nearly three times: 3,780.000 gallons in 1940. compared to 10.100.000 in 1961. The report also showed the FOR SHERIFF t Jobless Insurance Claims Show Drop Salem-il'Pli - Oregon unem ployment insurance claims stood at 23.540 April 19, a drop of more than 7.000 from mid-March, the Slate Employ ment Department said today. .as Proven Administrative Ability Pd. Pol. Adv. by Savard for Sheriff Comm., Glen Allen, Chm., 951 So. Stage Rd. tern during the last two dec there have been very few ent. ades. Revenues Risen Operating revenues have risen from SH-.532 in 1940 to $510,636 in 1961, while system had 76 miles of water i changes in water rates in the "The purpose of this re port," Lee said, "is to tell our customers what the water de partment has been doing, what manis in 1940 but had increas ed that amount to 179 miles system sinr" 1927. Rise In Costi "However, the constant rise in costs in past years," the by 1961. "Our water system is one of WfWIWj1, . , tJPi, 1 1 1 my isrwrcn- MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON 1 SELECTION Never before such a large selection of fine bedroom furniture! Choosa from such manufacturers as: Eastern Bedroom Lines, Broyhill, Ward, Basset, American, Western Lines, B. P. Johns, F. S. Harmon, L. A. Period, and Barker . . . every style in modern, contemporary and pro vincial . and a quality and price range to suit every purse. Come in and browse through our bedroom department . . . you'll find the set just right for your home, and remember, a down payment will put one of these sets in your home NOW, with small monthly payments, AND, no carrying charges! It pays to shop at WEEKS & ORR! BEDROOM DM IE! mil over Sets to choose from! SOLID MAPLE Dresser and King Size Bed SOLID MAPLE 3 PIECE SET 6 Drawer chest and bed. Electro copper plated mirror adjustable to up or down position. 22 2 PIECE BED & DRESSER SET Walnut or blond finish, with full size bed. $o95 set With 2 Twin size beds 139.50 nUECT Tfl MATPU t, uiikui i w iiinivn , , r.' - j n ! Mir i rt wt-j t. faAgmmr& 37.50 ' 33 queen size. 3 PIECE CHARCOAL MAHOGANY Plate bevel edge mirror, 6 drawer dresser, 4 drawer chest, cabinet bed. Formica tops will last a lifetime! $1j(8)50 Same set in golden bisque mahogany $219.50 3 PIECE SOLID ASH Bed set. Coppertone finish as fine as can be put on wood. Dust-proof drawers, cen ter guide and dovetail construction. This beauty for only 3 PIECE WALNUTSET 9 drawer dresser, 4 drawer chest and cabinet headboard bed. 28 x 42 plale glass adjustable mirror, easy - to - clean plastic tops. S18S50.. Large 4 Piece FRENCH PROVINCIAL 9 drawer dresser, 5 drawer chest, bed and nite stand. Cherrywood with warm brown fruitwood finish. $ 429 50 set Special! ' 1 510 COIL MATTRESS & BOX SPRING Built by Serta. Full or twin size. 3 PIECE SET 6 drawer dresser, bookcase bed and chest. Plastic tops on a pieces, tilt mirror. $1 1 mJ ,:v''V.V.,C:'Vv.',.',':': OPEN MONDAY NIGHT EASY TERMS! NO CARRYING CHARGES. We carry our own con tracts. There is no extra charge added to your payments. At Weeks & Orr you pay ONLY for the merchandise. Shop and save at Southern Oregon's oldest and largest Furniture Store. WBM 114 West Main Street Phone SP 2-9351 IN .: '''.'I'VS .;.:. ' t . i
