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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1945)
Employment In Oregon Decreases Oregon's industrial employ ment dropped 60,000 in the 12 months preceding September, 1945, and third quarter covered pay rolls were 15.4 per cent Sower than in 1944, according to figures just compiled by the state unemployment compensa tion commission. Principal job reductions came In shipbuilding and aircraft with 47,000, lumbering 8000, con struction 2500, and iron and steel manufacturing 1000. Based on employment Just before the recent strike, the reports show lumbering jobs down to 44,235, shipbuilding 34,213, construc tion 11,697, and iron and steel 3813. Reduction . Returns from about 11,000 covered firms show 265,353 workers in September, a reduc ' tion of about 74,000 from peak employment in June, 1943. The shipbuilding and aircraft indus try was down 62,000 from its war-time high. Pay rolls for the third quar ter were $171,268,921, bringing the total for the first nine months of 1945 to $552,082,581, a decrease of 6.6 per cent from the $590,924,404 reported for the same period last year. Because of 10 millions higher pay roll' exemptions on third quarter wages than for the sec ond quarter, unemployment taxes dropped from $3,621,389 to $3,094,261 or nearly 15 per cent in three months. A further loss is anticipated when contri butions are made on reduced fourth quarter pay rolls with still higher exemptions, American consumers increas ed their spending to a record annual rate of $104 billions in . the first quarter of 1945. 1 v4 7 VV III f i ii ir finite mniiui) (Continued from Page One) means that he knew as much as the cabinet members about tne -im nlan. I Hirohito's possible connection with tne jap decision to go to war has been a touchy subject. Konoye's suicide brings official consideration ot it nearer. w IIP ARTHTTR shnlichps Shin " tolsm as the STATE religion of Japan thus divorcing the nVinrfh nnri ih state. Shintoism preaches ancestor worship and acnes tne emperor, in me pusi, it has been officially taught in Japan's schools, (Shintoism is not abolished as a SECT. INDIVIDUAL Japs are stm iree to practice it. US. prosecutors call on the in- tomational military tribun al sitting at Neuernberg to CON VICT as war criminals some 600,000 members of the nazi Leadership Corps which they describe as the "brain, backbone and directing arm of the nari party," That is brinxins war respon sibility down into the lower echelons of nazidom. There is wide testimony in Germany to the effect that-a lot ot tnese un derline came over to the party NOT out of sincere conviction but because . they decided it PAID tq be in on the racket. VITAL STATISTICS STILES Born at Klamath Vallay hos ni.ai Ki.rn.th ralla. Ore.. December 17 IMS, to Mr. and Mn. Elbert Srlles, 933 Mass, a boy.. Weight:, S. pound! 'i ounces. n&irp.nten at Klamath ValleT hoe. pltal,. Klamath Falls, ' Ore..1" December 16, 1949, to Mr. ana Mrs. van naaer, 340 Htlyard, a flrl. Weight T pounds SHi ounces. - - - ' rnNni.w sinrh at 'Klamath Valley hospital. Klamath Falls. Ore.. December IB, 1940, to jut. ana pars. vwmaj, elty, a boy. Welsht: . 9 pounds '. GUMBERT Born at Klamath Valley hospital, Klamath rails. Ore.. December 19. IMS. to Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Gum bert. 1807 Burns, a xirl. WaUM: 7 pounds 13 ounces. i -QnQ i MASCULINE GROOMING ESSENTIALS sew, AfHfzzjs!iy m CesoflM 3.00 'T.50 Gntmtta mUi i MftMf boHUi . 4i.. $2; tox..3 nnui ' lit aiea'a keasf. Pine o ieaaWwoeW aVoth six IJM TOILITDII8 TAILOR-MAOI AUAtrSTASTI ' Gift Occasfonf Give MEM, the famous tailor-made toiletries thai diserlmincrtinj men prefer. The zippy tQwnecrppalilomtni$8 XP . . . quality Ingredients and handsome package are a tribute to hU good taste. "MEM. . . tn raMEMbsxiw Perfectly suited to a man's taste an) iHava cream, face talc, coloint or bath talc with the scent of Beriamot. You'll Ilk Bargainors dlscrett axhllaratlon. And you'll appreciate the smart apothecary . Jars reproductions of ran 17th oentury originals. They'll make Interesting and practical plects for your study table. Appropriate lnter changeabla labels available. Coma In and see the entire collection. m 36HGAM0T CURRIN'S FOR DRUGS THE FRIENDLY DRUG STORE 8th and Main . Phone 4514 Conger School To Entertain Joseph Conger school will pre sent the annual Christmas pro gram Thursday at 7:30 p. m. in the school. The pageant of the Nativity in story ana song will be presented by the school children. The part of Joseph will be portrayed by Vernon -Keller; Mary, Delores McFarland; three Wise Men, Ray Dedman, Mich ael Johnson, Dick Pleser; shep herds, Roger Williams, Dicky Kerbow, Ronald Prosise, Cour tis Christianson; angels, Juanita Easter, Helen Detroit. Children of all nations: China, Lloyd Rusk; Holland, Judy Pie ser; India, Charles Brumbies; Mexico, Joyce Masquot; Amer ica, Dick Groves; Switzerland, Robert Taylor; Scotland, Patri cia Isensee. Bonita Huddart will read the scripture, and scenery and background was arranged by teachers, Kathryn Irvine and Helen f ox. A 75-volce chorus will sing the story during the program to which all parents and friends are inviiea. U. S. Center 0 World Politics . LONDON. Dec. 17 0P Mark ing what Yugoslav Delegate Sto yan Gavrllovic describes as a shift of the center of world poli tics from the old to the new world, diplomats of SI nations began today the selection of a site within the United States for the home of the United Nations. Givrilovic, chairman of a sub committee which has been hear ing invitations from various American cities, said "the big fight": over the question of whether Europe or the United States would get the permanent headquarters was over, and that "selection of a specific lo cation in the United States should be fairly easy." - Santa Claus Will Return To Alturas ALTURAS Santa Claus, after an absence during the war, will return to Alturas next Thursday evening December 20, - A large tree in the Memorial building from which Santa will distribute candies and nuts to all the kiddies, has been set up. Mu sic, singing ana a program by the children of the- elementary school, will entertain those at tending. The tree and candies are soon- sorei by the American Legion and Eagles lodge. The annual New Year's dance is sponsored by the same organizations, the proceeds of which go to pay for the expense involved in the Christmas tree program. - : ' County Roads Reported Clear The present cold' snarj and snow has not hurt the county roads at all County Engineer Wally Hector said today. All roads are passable. There has not been enough snow to cause drifU that would stop, traffic and not enough to call for snow plows. Right now the roads are froz en hard, but a thaw would cause a lot of trouble, Hector observed. FUNERAL JUDY HOPE BCHMECK runeral services for little Judy Hope Schmeck, infant daughter of Mr. and Mr. Roy R. Schmeck of Wocui, who passed away at the family home on Sunday, December 18, 1945, following an illness of but a few days will b held In LlnkvUle cemetery on Tuesday. De cember 18. 1945 at 3 p. m. with the Rev. Howard F. Hutchins. pastor of the First Christian church of this city of ficiating. Interment will follow in fam ily plot. Arrangements are under the direction of the Earl WhiUock Funeral Horn of this city. By JOAN O'NEILL It Is the week before Christ mas vacation for the school kids and the spirit of the day is in- testing tne n g the ding. Joan O'Neill Now Many Wear FALSE TEETH With Uttlt Worry Eat, talk, laugh or sneeze without fear of Insecure falsa teeth dropping, slipping or wabbling. FASTEETH holds plates firmer and mora comfortably. This pleasant powder has no gummy, gooey, pasty taste or feeling. Doesn't causa nausea. It's alkaline (non-actd). Checks "plate odor" (denture breath;. Oct FASTEETH at any drug store. Dance Sat. Dec. 29 Rflalin tb Music by THE Chicagoans bull Several tilings are planned for the student body to ccle bratc the C hristmis week and it looks like busy one.- To rn o r r o w, Christmas nlav. "Whv the Chimes Ran g;" Wednesday, music department's annual show; Thursday, second showing of the play; Friday, homeroom Christ mas parties, assembly and Christ mas dance. "Why the Chimes Rang"' Tomorrw and Thursday !a Christmas play will be given In the Little Theatre off Mon Claire The play, "Why the Chimes Rang, will have been present ed three times in 12 years at KUHS with this showing. Mrs. B. B. Blomquist, dramatics in structor, wants every student who graduates from KUHS to have seen this production, so she has shown it. every fourth year. There is no charge to see a performance of this series. The play will be shown during study halls tomorrow, periods 1, 3, 5, 6 and -Thursday periods 2, 4, 6. The Home Economics club will handle the selling of milk and doughnuts at the plays. Yuletlde Show for Pelicans Peicana is planning a Christ mas show for Tuesday night at 8 o'clock over KFJI. The script for this show has been written by Barbara Blackburn. Bud Selby and Alyce Wells are scheduled to sing on the pro gram. With this broadcast the Script and Microphone club takes over the shows, which have been handled by the radio English class. And Incidentally The Jobs Daughters are charg ing $1 admission per couple to the installation dance to be hem Thursday night. Any girl and her escort may attend the dance at the . invitation ot Jobs Daughter. A Jobs Daughter who is not attending the dance may Invite two girls and their dates. The Pep Peppers are planning a Christmas party tor rriaay night. The girls originally plan ned to hold an ice sKating ana wiener roasting party, but wea tFler conditions may affect their plans. . A member of the Pep Peppers may ask a boy to the party if she, chooses; mem bers of the Hl-Y have also been Incited. Dorothy Howry Is in cnarge or . arrangements lor uic party. V -frj, J.i '- '; Christmas Tree To Bo lighted Tonight Lights will go on at 7 o'clock tonight on the 30-foot Christmas tree erected on the courthouse lawn. There will be no program around the tree tonight. Due to illness among members of choral groups, caroling at the community tree will be confined to two nights this week. Fre mont junior high school choral group will present the program Tuesday night and Sacred Heart academy singers on Friday night. The music will be carried through the winter evenings over Conner's PA system. The tree will be lighted every evening until Christmas. MAIL RATE COT WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 UP) By a 76 to 8 standing vote, the house today passed and sent to the senate legislation restoring the two-cents-an-ounce rate for local delivery of first class mail. The three-cent' rate which the bill would repeal was put into effect by the 1943 revenue act. Classified Ads Bring Results. sMRITAlO ee let airy ectasM, sSMf- Kaaj, saaNats; pilaff ca)asaMsi m Try the gentle Reiinol Z war to joyful relitf. Ftel it soothe iichy stinging, essedesircioscntch.snd bastan lingering comfort. Z Rcaiaol Soap dsaascs gsotlr. -Alsll Z s!r m Moras. HARfFORD Astldlil a.4 UdeaMllr Co-panf INSURANCE T.B.WATTERS General Insurance Agency FIRE . . . AUTOMOBILE 615 Main St. Phone 4193 Snow Flurry Causes Minor Auto Mishaps ' A flurry of minor accidents accompanied tho flurry of snow over tho weekend, but only two persons were sligmiy injured in the mishaps. W. A. Shannon. 38. of 1807 Gary, reported to police that a man ldentltled as Alfred ieo ar-U .. I. ortoa U..1bV.Iv walked into the side of his car on East Mnin Saturday night and was hurt slightly. Kerbow, the report stated came out of a tavern on East Main and walked directly across the street and into Shannon's car, which was traveling slowly. Shannon was exonerated of any blame in the incident by police and Kerbow was jallud on a drunk cnarge. . Boy Hit A seven-year-old boy, Robert Bricker, was struck and knock' ed down by an automobile driv en by A, M. Kcpllnger ot Med ford' on Nevada Sunday morn ing. Kepllngcr reported he was driving slowly on the Icy pave ment and the boy darted out from between parked vehicles Into the path, of his car. Keollnaer skidded to a stop, picked the boy up and carried him home. He was not hurt badlv. Approximately $100 damage was done to the grill and radia tor of a car belonging to Ettre Pinellf, Pelican City, when he crashed Into the end of a mili tary police truck which had stopped at tne a. tttn-anasta way Intersection Sunday evening. Pinelli reported that he applied his brakes but could not stop on the ice. E. H. Thompson, 1234 Pacific terrace, and Clair D. Smith, 1941 Manzanita, were involved in a minor accident Sunday morning when their cars collided at the Esplanade-Eldorado Intersection Another rear-end collision oc curred at East Main and S. 6th early this morning when a car driven by John Probst. 3004 Bis bee, rammed into a vehicle own ed by Jack H. wells, uilvehurst, Calif. Wells had stopped at the Fort Klamath FORT KLAMATH Sunday dinner guests at the home of William Lambert and his sister, Mrs. Sarah Stocum, included the following, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Browning of Roseburg, Ore., Mr, and Mrs. A. D. Lambert and rfmaMw ltf. Dhll uauit,, tiu a nit Brixner, Mr. and Mrs. Al Backes, all of Klamath Falls, and Mrs. Backes' mother of Prinevillc. Mrs. Palmer. Theodore Sweeney, deck en gineer of the merchant marine, was a weekend visitor here at the home of his uncle, Charles J. ' Bricco at the Crater Lake cafe. Sweeney also visited his cousins, Kenneth and Harold Bricco and Mrs. Marvin- Roedcr, while here. He has been with the merchant marine 24 years, and left Sunday evening for San Francisco, for reassignment, probably to Australia. Hls ship is the Josiah B. Grenell, a U. S. Uberty snip. Jamos Van Wormer, S 1c, U. S. navy, has arrived in Port land, where he is stationed at the naval receiving barracks pend ing his discharge from the serv ice January 1. He was Joined there recently by his wife and small son of Klamath Falls. Mrs. Wllford Donnelly re signed her position as relief operator for the West Coast Telephone here on December 1, and Mrs. Donald Gray has taken over her duties at the local switchboard. Weston Engle and Donald Gray are now employed on the Sand Creek patrol of the Ore gon State highway commission. The Big Lakes Box company ceased logging operations for the winter months last week, due to the Klamath Falls plant of the company being out on strike and a surplus of logs on hand. Ac cording to the superintendent, Joe Mclnturff, logging will be resumed here in about three Inonths. Glen Smith has arrived home from Fort Ebie, Wash., having received his discharge from the U. S. army. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Dixon have left for California, where they plan to spend the winter months. Friday visitors in Klamath Falls were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred B. Castel Jr., and the former's mother, Mrs. Alfred B. Castel Sr. USE 666 . Cold Preparations Liquid, Tablets, 'Salve, , Nose Drops. Caution! Use only as directed. a IIS MAM STBEKT Electrical Appliance REPAIRING FALLS APPLIANCE AND TIRE SERVICE Is ready and willing to SERVICE AND REPAIR all makes and sites of electrical appliances No Delay Quick, Reliable, Efficient Service 11th and Main , Phone 7S78 Pre-Chrlstmas PartyBlanche ana vera Ultoman were hos tesses to friends at pre-Chrlst-nuts dinner party Sunday at their home, 2440 Appleguto, Their young brother Norman as sisted. Guests included Ted Dunwoodle and family, Unrbnra Nyhart and Betty Largent. Do mestic goose brought from Ma lta by the girls' great-aunt was the main course of the dinner, New Employe Betty Whit latch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J, A. Fairdo, has taken a posi tion with the U. S. bureau of reclamation local office. She started work today, She was formerly employed with the travolers aid service, Resigns Mrs. Beulah Holland who has been acting as 4-H agent, has resigned her position and left for her home in Texus with her husband Rudolph who has recently been discharged from the marine corps. Secretary Leaves Clara Ilomycr hoa resigned hor posi tion as secretary for C. A. Hen derson, Klamath county agent. Soraaue River SPRAGUE RIVER Mary McComb, county l ibrarlan, recommended one month for ob servance of the book program which is usually confined to one week. Four grades of Spraguc River school presented a special program at asscmDiy using scenes from books they have read as the theme. Third and fourth grades dramatized a scene from "Heidi" under the direc tion of Mrs. Ludwlck. Fifth and sixth grades directed by Mrs. Rldcnover presented a scene from "All Baba and the 40 Thieves." First and second grades ob served book month at a latur as sembly using Mother Goose rhymes, with 13 of them present ed in play form. The eighth grade presented a part oi uick ens' "A Christmas Carol." Aaron Revls a recently dis charged veteran and Virginia Goddard called on friends In Srjraaue River Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Serlght and Duane were here for the weekend as house guests ot Mr and Mrs. Clifford Welch. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lahoda and son were Sunday guests in the home of Air. ana Airs, ltoiio Moore. Scott Wolford son of Mrs. Anna Wolford Is home now with an honorable dischargo from the army. Robert Carnlnl son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Carnlnl is another war veteran at home. Mrs. R. T. Lake and Linda are visiting in Lakeview this week with her mother, Mrs. Grace Hogan. 1 Mrs. K. O. Thompson and daughters Ellen and Kay have gone east to visit, her parents over tile holidays, Mrs. Ben Frances SDcnt Sun day with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. j. n. turry. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Trombloe ot Hagcr were recent guests in the Jack Nelson home. Caution Requested In Sledding Areas Although no accidents have occurred so far this season, E. E. Hambrlck, city recreation direc tor, called on motorists today to continue to observe traffic signs posted in areas where children are sledding. 1 Hambrick Issued a warning against the practice of pulling loaded sleds behind automo biles, as it is dangerous and pro hibited by city Ordinance. A few traffic signs donotlng sledding areas have been re moved and anyone finding one is asked to call city recreation at 7112. Reservations Filed For Housing Units LA GRANDE, Dec. 17 IP) Reservations from veterans for the 20 housing units made avail able to Eastern Oregon College of Education have already been filed for the winter term open ing Jan. 2. The college expects the units to be completed by Jan. 1. SKILLED MECHANICS WANTED ! Good-paying Jobs now open with Southern Pacific, the West's big gest railroad: ' ' MtxRlalitt CamM rlpeRtttrs ' SlfMlMta leilsmtaktrs . Plimiktri Sheet MtKJWffcff See S. P. today a good outfit to be with, plenty of work. S-1P OP-liJA IlitfrUndly SoutktmPatlBt Ban Francisco 88 California St. Oakland . 337 Thirteenth 8t See or write Trainmaster, S. P. Station, Klamath Falls, or ' nearest S. P. Agent, Monday, Dec. 17. 1S4B HERALD AND MEW1 TWQy Man Jailed On Check Charge A man named Jamos Almond, who is also known here as Frank Carson, is lodgod in the county Juii in liou of iSOO cash ball on a charge of obtaining money and properly by false pretenses. Almond Is accused of giving a check for $7.85, mud pay able to Frank Carton and signed H. A. Davis, to Mac's market on November 84, and receiving tit return $1 worth of merchandise and (6,B9 change. ' The checktwus no good, The complaint against Almond was signed last Friday and he was arrestod Unit day by Constable B. G. Coind. James S. Foury, an employe of the market, slgnod the complaint. Almond waived preliminary hearing In Justice court Satur day and was Jailed, Death Claims Dr. Kemmerer PRINCETON, N. J.. Dec. 17 (rP) Dr. Edwin W. Kemmerer. 70, retired Walker professor of International finance at Prince ton university, died yesterday at Princeton hospital. The author ot many books on economics, and financial advisor to 14 countries during 31 years, Kemmerer was a member in 1934 of the Dawes commission which planned for Germany's rehabilitation after the last war. and served in 1032 on the United States trade commission In South America.'.' Klamath Indian ' Election Slated Eight members of the Klam ath Indian tribal buslnutis com mittee will be named at an elec tion tomorrow. Candidates are"Boj(t Jackson,' Clayton Kirk, J. L. Kirk. Tom Watah, Dice Crane, wernle Foster, Delford Lang, Gilbert Nelson, Ida Crawford, Wilbur Eggsmun, Herschel Crlm, George DuFault. S. E. Kirk. James Brown. Leslie Robinson, James Johnson, Leonard Mooro, Eddie Cookman. , W a d e Crawford, Harry Clarkson. Hiram Robblns. Dtbbon Cook and Archie Crlpps. Cab Driver Potts Bail For Violation I Asa Thompson. S14 High, a cab driver, posted 15 bail over the weekend for an appearance in pollco court today for run ning a red light at 0th and Pine, and Eugene J, Cham pagne, 414 N. 6th, put -up S3 for making, an Improper ' loft 1. . n . i. , ' , . turn m rvn ana mum. ' t A total of 15 drunks, two In dian women charged with pos session of liquor, . four drunk and disorderlies and two vag rants appeared before . Police Judge Harold Franey this morn ing. Seven drunks balled out of Jail and 10 parking tickets were paid, . , , December 31 Last. Day On Credit Loans December 31 Is the closing date on wheal, barley, rye and flax seed commodity credit loans. In the past Klamath county has had few calls for theso loans but farmers are reminded that they will be available' un til the above date, for anyone who wants them. Applicatons will be accepted at the AAA of fice in the Federal building. . Nutrition Specialist Mary Belle Beswlck from the Red Cross nutrition department of the San Francisco office is here to help reorganize the nutrition program of the local Red Cross, She opent the weekend with Mrs. Dcna Backes and will leave Tuesday for Portland. il Doors Open 8i4J i HURRY! ENDS TONITEt II eyerv nmv Wild BUI Elliott In ''Overland Mail Robbery" TOMORROW! WimHlhrimiyri I IEAN HEATHER IX I ruisirc ninnicv &, ROBERT BtNCHUY jl PLUSI . Thrlllintf 2nd Htl "U-67" Klamath Kids Will Talk To Santa Claul' . Three big days In the lire ot Klamath Falls children will be December ill, 33 and 35, when thoy talk to BanU Claui bf telephoning 8133. The Jayoeea sponsoring tt)M person to person conversation sorvlce are asking for volun teers to answer phones and re lay calls to Sunt himself. The linos will be open from i In R n m . aarh of III three days and anyone volunteering to assist may can rim fee 7413, or Hiuik Qarnett 4033, to arrange the hours they tan work. Japan Is one of the moat com- miHnim. rival- Kiviuijr iuiv.,TO ...... v..-, ------ng even Finland and Uwaden. Joora Open 'today 1i30-Ii4S NOW! lot :; win Alice FAYE Dan. ANDREWS tada DARNELL L7AQ.ILGN AMGGE. l ftvdwd aad Diraxrtad by r OTTO PMMINOIR. A 30 CsHTUtV.fOZ MCIUM AND GBSBS) Doors Open 8i4 6 f -,-IT' !"'' HOW PLAYING! 1 -"'rvrtietJ tntftt WWSr I Doors Open li30-6:45 mmm faaaaaaaMal Ma-aaaaHM-MH fcaaMaaMwaaS-m Continuous Daily, Open 12i30 ENDS TONITEI ' PUSS IUN17 .... yiaiAwi laaaaaaatfUllaaaSaL. Pluil Action Hitl "Marshal Of Laredo" Starts TOMORROW! A RIOT OF FUN. ..LOVE... LAUGHS I 1 jtsi k and ft 1 1. fiTT-.V? 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