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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (July 21, 1945)
TEN HERALD AND NEWS FAMOUS LINER BRINGS 14.75S : NEW YORK, July 21 (IP) The giant liner Queen alizuoeth brouKiit 14,'aU solaiors o tne linnea 44tn lniantry division home yesterday amiu tne deep' throated roars of haroor whistles and the juoilant cheers of the men tnemselves. Actress Marlcne Dietrich, swinging a leg from atop the North river pier, set oft a re mewed burst of cheering as the troop-packed liner docked. She descrioed herself as "an adopted daughter" of the division's 71st intantry regiment. It was the 44th division that battled its way across France to the Austrian heart of Hitler's how-crumpled empire, and it 'was the orange-and blue insignia 'of this division that was planted on the enemy's bank of the Saar river after six futile crossing at tempts. Sent to Halloran The Frances Y. Slanger, named for the first American army nurse killed in Europe dur ing the war and said to be the largest and fastest hospital ship -on the seas, docked at Staten is land with 1561 patients, 25 of whom were navy men. A fleet of 75 ambulances and buses took them to Halloran General hospi tal. More than 7000 members of the second infantry division, r.which Gen. Courtney H. Hodges cited for "holding the hot corner at the Battle of the Bulge," ar rived on the navy transport Monticello, bound for the Pa cific. They will go to Camp Kil mer, N. J., and then on 30-day furloughs. Woman Gets Year On Polygamy Rap GRANTS PASS. July 21 !P I Maureen Patricia Bailey, alias ; fatricia Maureen O Connor, waived grand jury indictment ; in circuit court yesterday and , entered a plea of euiltv to in- : formation brought by the dis- ; tncl attorney charging her with polygamy. She was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge H. K. Han . na to one year in the Oregon state penitentiary. ; Maureen Bailey, according to i the charge read by District At ; torney Orval Millard, had been married to George Bailey at the ' time she entered into a contract of marriage in March,. 1945, with Lester Melvin Nichols. 26. in the army and now stationed in Utah. Information presented by the district attorney showed mat sne had drawn Nichols al lotment for several months. Mrs. Bailey is 36 years old. Men Inducted For Sixth Time TAMPA, Fla., July 21 VP) Tlnviri A Varhnrniiffli 95 ed for induction yesterday for tue sunn lime. His first trip was ordered by tors classified him 4-F weak eyes ana enronic sinus trouble. 'Thp Hrnff hnnr4 cant htm hnnl. 7 Later he moved to Georgia! The whole procession started all uver again. He moved to Florida. His trip to Camp Blanding induction center today is his second. "I'd rather be in the army," he commented. "Anything to end this uncertainty. He's 25, married and a former shipyard worker. Accident Victim Receives Treatment ;;Mrs. Jack Mollon, 48, 2826 Altamont drive, was taken to the Klamth VflllAV Vincnifal itanr. day morning with a head injury mm ooay Druises received in an automobile accident about 10:30 n'rlnnlf The accident occurred at the intersection of Homedale road ahd S. 6th when another car driven by Phillip H. O'Riley, 3840 S. 6th, smashed into the side of her car on the driver's side, according to a state police report. Mrs. Moltdn was released from the hospital after first aid .had been received. No arrest was made by state police. 'If It's a "frozen" article you need, advertise for a used one in the classified. SATURDAY I 9:00 until 1:00 COMING ATTRACTIONS July 25 Jimmy Lunceford ; Aug, 8 Bob Willi SOLDIERS HUME m3 Saturday. July 21. 194S Flashes of Life "OR STAND ON YOUR HEAD" HARRISBURG, July 21 W A sign at an elevator in a state office building reads "ring if you want to go up." The signal device got out of whack recently. BOOI TOPEKA. Kas.. July 21 VP) Light refraction and vivid imag inations caused Topeka residents to see what they described va riously as a sagging balloon with dangling anchor chains, a May basket in the sky and a puffy white inner tube 2000 feet above the city. Sleuths tracked the chimera's string to the quarters of Italian nnsoners of war at winter ueiv eral hospital and found the ob ject to be a white three-stick kite. NAUGHTY CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 21 (P) Albert, an 18-inch alligator, slinDed out of his box in a fuu- man car the other night and slithered in. out and around lower berths while eight train men coaxed. Albert, who had been pur chased in Florida by a train pas senger, finally was captured and put in a large bucket of water. . LADY-TO-THE-RESCUE SALT LAKE CITY. July 21 VP) "Those dumb women driv ers,"' a pedestrian muttered as he leaped to the euro to escape an oncoming car. What he didn't know was that Mrs. Grace Hyde, 30, had seen the car start down the hill with out a driver, jumped into the front seat and stopped it. HEME BILLS ATTACK EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES, July 21 (IP) Handbills attacking U. 3. Am bassador Spruille Braden were distributed on Buenos Aires streets yesterday following the appearance of hundreds of post ers attempting to connect Bra den's name with a recent Chil ean mine disaster. The posters advertised a mem orial service for the victims of a fire at the El Teniente mine owned by the Braden Cooper company. The Braden family sold all its shares in the com pany 20 years ago. One handbill read: "Uncon firmed reports lead to the sup position that a personage simi lar to Al Capone is operating in Buenos Aires and is attempting to blackmail the. country. He is assisted by the Circula de la Prensa, the Rural society and the stock exchange. Note: Further details at the Boston bank." Circula de la Prensa is the Buenos Aires Press club, the Rural society is a powerful Ar gentine agricultural oraamzation and the Boston bank building is the site of the U. S. embassy. It was not definitely known who inspired the campaign aasinst the U. S. ambassador. Acting Argentine Foreign Minis ter iesar Amegnino expressed amazement. . An official spokesman said the U. S. embassy would ignore ine matter, at least for the pres ent. Synod Opposes Vatican Envoy - PORTLAND, July 21 IP) The Presbyterian Synod of Ore gon was on record today as ob jecting to the United States sending a representative to the Vatican. Calling the nractice "a viola. tion of our national principle of separation oi church and state," the group sent a petition to the president and to Oregon con gressmen. FREEZING DEMONSTRATION For the latest and best methods of freeslng, packaging and curing of all foods for - your frosen food lockers, attend the meeting at the PELICAN THEATRE Monday, July 23 9:30 to 11:30 a. m. If you are Interested in frosen foods, the modern way of pre serving foods ... by all means attend this meeting. It will be ynj interesting end educational. The guest speaker Is the outstanding authority of the Pacific Coast on freeslng and storing of foods. Do not fall to hear Professor Thomas Onsdorff Foods and Industries Dept., Oregon State College This meeting is made possible by the efforts of Mrs. Winifred K. Glllen, home demonstration agent, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. KLAMATH FALLS CREAMERY 1310 Main St. OUR MEN AND WOMEK IN SERVICE fcx fc, fc fci HOME FROM EUROPE First Lt. Wilbur B. Whitcomb Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Whitcomb. 1047 Bixby, has been o . home from Europe after 53 mis sions over Italy, the Balkans, Germany. Lt. Whitcomb wears the DFC, the Air Medal, a Presidential Unit citation ribbon, and Good Conduct medal. At one time during his mis sions his plane was shot up and three engines were out of gas, but he managed to bring the plane in with no casualties to the crew. His wife and four-month-old baby daughter live at Visalia. At the end of his leave he will report to Camp Beale and later to South Dakota. He has been in the service for four years, joining the air corps after grad uating from KUHS. REPORTS FOR DUTY OAKLAND, Calif. After 20 months' duty overseas. Lt. Jus tin A. McDonald, USNR, Lake shore drive, reported today for duty as communications officer with naval air transport squad ron 4 at Oakland, Calif. Lt. McDonald, a native of Eu gene, Ore., graduated from the Eugene high school and went on to study at the University of Oregon. Prior to entering the naval service in April of 1943, he was engaged in newspaper advertising witn tne Klamath Herald and News in Klamath Falls. Lt. McDonald's navy duties took him to Honolulu and then to Canton island in the Phoenix group, the island which is fam ous among military personnel because of its claim to possess "exactly two trees" on the en tire island. Lt. McDonald's wife, the for mer Opal Dahleim, is living in Klamath Falls. His mother, Mrs. Lucille McDonald, resides in Eugene. RADIO REPAIR By Expert Technicians GOOD STOCK OF AVAILABLE TUBES-PARTS-AERIALS For All Makes of Radios ZE MAN'S We buy, sell and trade radios Quick, Guaranteed Service 116 N. 9th Phone 7522 - Across From Montgomery Ward on North 9th ANNIHILATED ENEMY The Bronze Star was recently awarded to Presley H. Thomas, technician 4th grade, for meri torious service. Thomas is the s son of Preslcv Thomas Sr., of post office bo 247, Klamath Fulls. The citation reads in part as follows: 4th grade Thom as as comman der of a tank recovery vehi cle witlt t It c battalion main tenance platoon, poriorniou. ils duties in an outstanding man ner. He worked tirelessly in per forming duties and in over coming obstacles which arose with tanks scattered at times over distances of 100 miles. His untiring effort and willing per formance served as an inspira tion to members of his crew and others of the platoon. The entire actions of Technician 4th Grade Thomas reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service. HAWAII BOUND Lt. 0S Marlon K. Hodgson, USNR, executive officer of the Waves at the Klamath Falls naval air station and assistant welfare and recreation officer is to be transferred to Pearl Har bor, Hawaii, for duty. Lt. Hodgson has been on duty at the naval air station for the past 13 months and during that time has made a host of friends in Klamath Falls. Prior to entering the Waves, Lt. Hodgson was director ol girls' physical education and health in a Washington, D. C. school. COMPLETES TRAINING Randolph W. Crowder. 28. MMM 1c, son of Mrs. Mildred Wilmarth, Weed, Calif., has completed basic training at the submarine school, New London, Conn. Crowder, who attended Tur lock high school, has been in the navy since October, 1942. Classified Ads Bring Results. Phone 5101 TI COLONELS E Continued close rclutlonshlps between the community und tno Marine Barracks wus lliu key note of a chamber ot commerce luncheon at the Pelican eut'o yes terday honoring Col. Merlin Schneider, the now commanding olficer at the Barracks, and Col. George Van Orden; who ' has headed the post for eight months. Col. Schneider tola the group that he Intends to do everything in his power to maintain the close friendship which has exist ed between the marines and the town. He spoko at length about the attractive appearance of tho Marine .Barracks and its many outstanding facilities, and con trasted them with the overseas camps In which ho has been lo cated for many months. The new commanding officer, a native of Clatskanie, Ore., sulci that he was happy to be back in his native state. Tito chamber presented him with an honorary membership card. A life membership card was handed by President L. Orth Sisemore to Col. Van Orden, with an expression ot apprecia tion for the many helpful things he has done for this community and his work for the good of the marines at the Barracks. "I want to thank you for what you have done for mo and my boys," said Col. Van Orden. "This town and the neighboring folks have come through. I'll never forget It." Col. Van Orden will go east with Mrs. Van Orden and their two children, and will then go overseas again Into the Pacific combat areas. Directors of the chamber and military committeemen attend ed, along with several naval and marine officers from the Bar racks. Post Office Losers Honor Winning Team Losers In the 7th War Loan drive in the Klamath post office employees' contest arc treating the winners to a picnic in Moore park Sunday, July 22. The picnic is open to members and families of both teams, who will meet for dinner in the park at one o'clock. Bonds bought by the entire force totaled $8604.28, during June. The winning team, headed by Flora Hunziker. purchased $4222.14 worth, $1840 more than the losers. Helen Spiker led the team which is providing the picnic. BROWNELL TO VISIT PORTLAND, July 21 (ZD Herbert Browncll Jr., republi can national chairman, will ar rive here from San Francisco August 2 and remain until the next day. He and Mrs. Browncll will meet with state party lead ers before proceeding to Tacoma. TANK LOSSES LONDON, July 21 (P)Thc United States lost an estimated 5000 tanks in the German war, according to Mai. Gen. Henrv B. Saylcr, chief army ordnance of- iicer in mo European theater. With a cheery "thank you" FRIENDLY PLAN From early morn till night The cashier's task Is long and hard And her health must be Just right. Kii iqeJ Enriched! 1 KLAMATH'S FINEST Number 158 Returns Home. Plans Second Honeymoon WEST PALM BEACH, Fin., July. 21 (I'l Itcinvmuur Unit historic day Oct. 2I, 11)40 when Secretary of War Stlmson drew that first mimbor from tho flslibowl 16BT Harry Robert Bell, now 20, "Does tho OPA prevent me from evicting a tenant who Is renting a sleeping room in my private home?" Such Is tho question being asked by resi dents of this area who are rent ing such rooms In their homos and those who have rooms to rent, states Marvin Hlxon, area rent representative, 11 1 x o n points out that rent control evic tion regulations do not apply to an occupant of a furnished room or rooms not constituting nn lipartmcnt within a landlord's residence. Tho samu Is true In tho cuse of a family' occupying a room or rooms not constitut ing an apartment, providing tho landlord rents to no other per sons except tho ono family. The same rule is truo whether it Is ,i sleeping room with or without kitchen privileges. The need Is great locally for sleeping rooms with kitchen privileges, Hixon added, and landlords can render a patriotic service by renting such accom modations. The only require ments arc that the rooms be registered with tho Area Rent office within thirty (30) days after renting them. Any questions pertaining to evictions and rent control should be referred to the area rent office, 430 Main street, phone 6817. Old Klamath Resident Dies Jack Miller. 00. long-time resi dent of Klamath Falls, passed away yesterday morning about 5:15 o'clock in his room at the Klamath hotel. Death wn.i duo to a heart attack, according to Marvin Alhec, deputy coroner. The body was discovered al 7 a. m. bv Mrs. Clara Erickson. proprietor of the hotel. Miller was born In Jackson county April 15. 1870. He has one brother, Samuel Miller, residing at Prospect, Ore. Listen to Cedric Foster News Commentator Sunday Night 6:30 p. m. - KFJI "The Man With the Plan" Sheldon & Lee Insurance Counselors 111 N. 9lh St. Phone 7777 Affiliated With CHILCOTE & SMITH and . mile YLVi! I held that number. Ho was In Washington buying ftirnlluru for the homo ho planned Willi his bride-to-be, Sally V, Carter when tho radio blared: "No. 1BU." Instead of waiting for Induc tion, Hell married Miss Carter and volunteered, now, alter four years and nlno months In tho army, he's back. Ho anno homo yesterday to rojoln his wlfo and their three-year-old son, He's seeing about getting himself a ration book and some cool summer clothes. Ho hadn't seen Ills wlfo and child In two ami a half years. "Now," ho says, "We've got to have n real honevmoon unci start all over again. Ex-Kgt, Dell fought on five haltlcfronts Africa, Sicily. Italy, Southern Franco and Austria: ho saw action In throe D-day invasions, und ho hus number of medals and sewn battle stars. Ho was twice wounded, In the arm and In tho leg, The Uells p I a n In return, after their "second honeymoon, to Washington, where Harry will tako over his old job with tho Potomac Electric Power company. FLAT ROOFS Applied hi JExpvvl Fully Guaranteed We hire tibcitos sphslt, mlnorsl surface foils, static and aluminum costings FREE ESTIMATES Grems Roofing Service Phone Air Conditioned DANCING t P. M. to I A. M. SATURDAY NITE Auspices V.F.W. DANCELAND 51ft Klamath Art. ' Mutlo by Pappy Gordon's Orogon HU.blllUs ALARM fc'.s w. DsLk . . Handy Size Luminous Dial $Z-45 II . A Ladies' Wrist Watches 26.50 and up Men's Wrist Watches 33.00 and up Pocket Watches Costume Jewelry Men's and Women's Extension Bands .... All Styles SILVERWARE 32-Plece Set Diamond Kings PEARLS Men's and Women's Rings All Types U-LAINE JEWELRY at The Emporium 618 Main Come In and See Our Low Prices! PORTLAND, Julv 21 (T) If America disarms after tho war, she will throw away "the very best chance wo have of keeping the peace," Hop. Mott (H-Ore.) declared hero. Ho nn Id llio housfl imvnl f. fairs committee would fight any attempt to weaken Iho navy's strength afU-r victory. Molt, Orcgon'i senior congressman, Is ranking minority member of tho committee, "The naval affairs committee," ho said, "Is of tho opinion, If wn need (postwar) basis In New Ken 1 it ltd . New Caledonia or any where In tho Pacific, wo should get them and no monkey busi ness." Mntt will b Joined by his Washington stuff for a summer's work after two-week vacation at his Salem home. MINESWEEPER LEASED ISTANBUL. Turkey, July 21 (!') Ten United States mine sweepers, lend-leased to Russia, passed through the nosphorus yesterday en route to lllack sea ports, Several United States ships recently have been dam aged In the Black sea by flout ing mines. 4839 Plus 10 tax OPA approved
