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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 11, 1946)
General rlomma, Convicted Of War Atrocities, Sentenced To Be Shot Br PAUL MASON MANILA, rob. 11 (I') Lt. Gn. Musuhuru llommu wot sentenced today to be ahot, con victed by military tribunal of war atrocity cluirgcs, Including tho Inumous Uuluun death liuircli. llommi was moved Immediate ly to Luzon prisoner of wur uunp number, one,, wharo he Joined bin successor us nuprome coriunundur of the I'hlllpplnus during thu palmy duya of Jap anese conquest, Lt. (Jen, Tom oyukl Tamushllu, und 10 other convicted wur crlmlnula. While huurlug hla aentenco, llommu atood In almoat the exact itpot In the ballroom of I ho former homo of the United Suites commissioner to the l'hlllpplnea where, bumediillvd linn urrogunt after the Japanese coruuest of the lalunda, ha had received the lioninuo of tha puppet Filipino commission und colluhorulora In a widely iiuhllci.cd ruccnllon. Within tha range of Ills vision, aa lie atood before the Ilvo-mun commission, ocroaa Munilu buy wua the fortreaa rock of Cor reitldor and the mint-shrouded hllla of Diitiinn, from which he liiul herded Cien. Jonuthun M. Wiilnwrlght, MnJ. Gen. Edward P. KliiK und their forces ulonu I the aun-acorched ronda In thu 'luminous ciNiin murcn. No Surprise ' The conviction wua no sur prise, ua Ilonmii hud expected to be ahot. Strict order prevailed ut the entenciiiK, ua lt hud through the trial, under the stern discipline of bnld, bespectacled MnJ. Gen. I .ee Donovan, coinmiaaion presi dent. Spec-tutors, representing nil the inllitury aervicea, Hod Cross workers und a turtle num ber of Filipinos who hud lived In the area during llommn's oc cupation, wero carefully search ed before being admitted to the ground. llommu, attired In llio same limy herrlngbono suit and tan shoes he had worn during the trial, wua led quickly awuy after the conviction and icntcnco were pronounced. Mn). Uury llndgln, military police officer, who once was an Associated Press stuff member in Holse, Iduhov escorted llommi to a military automobile and drove lilm swiftly to tho prisoner of war camp, 38 miles south of here. Just before he was sentenced, llommi made brief speech thanking tho court for "the oourteous way I have been treat ed all during my trial." Sentence, read Immnllately afterward, said that "upon secret written ballot with two-thirds or mora of the members concurring the commission sentences you to be (hot to death with musketry." IIIIILUII eiw m Merrill i Mrs. William Walker and ssso Vlata officers of tho Merrill Li brary club wero hostesses Febru ary 7 at the homo of Mrs. Walk er when plans for adding to the club treasury were discussed. Refreshments were served at tho close of tho meeting to Mrs. H. O. Cox, Mrs. T. O. Wheeler, Mrs. Max Hurtlerodc, Mrs. R. L. Dal ton, Mrs. Roy McNeill, Mrs. J. Leland Pope, Mrs. A. J. King, Mrs, Kenneth Colwell and tin hostess, Mra, Wolker. Tho club entcrtulncd Friday night for husbands and friends at a pot-luck In the Odd Fellows' hull with BO guests present. Tables wero centered with Val entine trees, blooming wltli gay red hearts. Bridgo and pinochle wero on tho program following tho dinner with high score In plnochlo going to George Han cock, second nigh went to Mrs. Mux Hartlcrodo and low to Mrs. William Walker. In bridgo high honors went to Mrs. Struck, sec ond high to Mrs. Joo Bailey and tha low to Mr. Struck. Thu trav eling prizo In plnochlo wont to O. V, IJocves. Mr. and Mrs. Hilary Wlnebur gcr are parents of a daughter born Fcbruury 2 at the family homo here. Tho llttlo girl, fifth child In the family weighed 8i pounds. She Is tho granddaugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rob inson, former Merrill residents, now living near Macdocl, RADIO REPAIR Quick Guaranteed Service Good Stock of TUBES J, J. Zoman. Technician ZEMAN'S M16 No. 8th Phono 7522 Aeron From Mont torn erjr' Ward New Pine Creek Old Man Winter Is having his way und In his Icy grip thu mercurial Indicators vury wide ly In tho squeeze. Anyway, re gurdleaa of how cold they say, thu casual observer will mutter, "Ycuhl Its nil of thntl" even If they drop aa low ua 14 below, like Mr. Smith's over on tho creek did Sunday night. How ever, even If omo Indicators couched under a porch und ligulnst a constantly heated building ahow only a drop to lv iihnun. rnnttf uvf-rvnriu Iff wlllmg to trust thu ears that tlnglo und tho nose that knows, and any, "It'a plenty cold (nought It la aufo uikI suf ficient to any that wo ore having sub-zero weather. Tho East Side grango hnd an other record attendance lost Saturday evening ut their reg n In r meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Mer rill Leeliman, Dave McAulirfc of Willow Hunch, und Mildred McLuIn wero obligated us new members. Mrs. Ituth McAuliffc was reinstated. Several new nninos were turned In to be voted on ut tho next meeting Fcbruury 1(1. Mr. und Mrs. Houston, Thomas Creek grange master, und Mr, and Mrs. Hunt wero visitors, Houston was given a corcinonlul Introduction befitting stute grunge dignitaries and Important officers of Pomona und subordi nate granges. State grunge deputy, Charles Wlcklnncicr, uid not make his appearance until after Jho meeting closed and when tho sociul hour wus In progress. A pause was culled during the merriment, during which Wlcklunder gave a brief talk on tho significance of Juvenile granges. On tho literary program, Ed Bcncflcl, operator of the Kloli dyke mine, guve a very good talk on mining, His address was In the form of an Instructive, fuctual rosumo of the history of mining in tho west, dating back to the simple mining methods of tho Aztec Indians, and cor relating each succeeding gold boom with some national exi gency when greater wealth was drastically needed. Logically, he concluded, that In these, times of world crisis, when a still greater wealth was needed to rohubllituto war devastated countries ond offset the economic ravages and losses, the time is ripe for another pig gold strike somewhere. Irvln Fans plnycd "Melody In F" a violin solo, nccomnnnied by his daughter, Susan Jane Fsrls. Tho New Pine Creek Juvcnllo grango was organized last Satur day nigm in ine modern wood man hull, simultaneously to the regular grango meeting, by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wlcklunder. Twenty-seven children Joined as charter mombcrs and four adult, Mrs. Erblo Hommersley. Mrs. Lydla Bishop and Mr. ana Mrs. Raymond Fisher. Tho following officers wero elected, Jackie Moffltt, master; Susan Moffltt, secretary; Anne iiammcrsicy, lecturer; ucvcrioy Vincent, chaplain; Dwayna St. Clair, overseer; Robert Cook. treasurer; Roger St. Clnir, assist ant steward; Barbara Fisher, lady assistant steward; Edward Richardson, steward; Bobby Vin cent, gato keeper; Anna May Fisher, Ceres; Barbara Hammcr sley, Pomona; Betty Cannon, Flora. Those present were given tho secret work and Instructions. Tho next meeting will bo Feb ruary 18, at which time the newly elected officers will be installed by Raymond Fisher, past master. Mrs. Lydn Bishop was named matron. The Home Vt club met last Thursday, January 31, with 13 members and live children pres Watch For the ROOSTER 9 ,S Kir... ADCM Clu &r AA tar VAfJSf)ii PASTE SHOE POLISH Her Mod by LIQUID DTANsnin Liquid Dynhina hJ been scarce bu'-fr war condition.. You' dialer wilt hv mo ... inntl sit lTlA art nvailabU. i All COlOltS t IHOI POLISH out. Tho accrot pul names were drawn, Refreshments of fruit-cup-cakes, coffee und chocolate. Mia. Putty Iliillliuin was hostess and Mrs. Imogcno IJutmnn wus chosen as hostwis for tho next meeting. Junlco llummcrmcy was given a parly Tucsduy afternoon. In celebration of her sixth blrthduy. Those present wore leresa fcllcn Hulllnun. Goldio Ann Gooch, Sharon Tuxhorn, .Barbara Fish er, Hleluird Hummerslcy and Junlco. Ice cream und cake wus served ut tho close of the purty. There will bo a big benefit dnnco held In tho grungo hall this Saturday evening, Fcbruury I), sponsored by tho East Sido grunge, for members und guests of that organization. The Idea of thu benefit Is to raise funds to rcnuncr and rejuvenate the Modern Woodman hull for a cozy and comfortable Juvcnllo lodge hull. Every granger come and bring a guest. The Modurn Woodmen held a meeting lust Tuesday evening. Tho nature of tho meeting was not disclosed, except mat some business mutters wero taken cure of. Don PorHn ond Clorlco Garner, wero quietly married In Reno on January 111. Don is tne son of Mark A. Partln and Miss Garner Is tho daughter of Mr, und Mrs. J. L. lluupman of Gil christ, Oregon. The coudIo has rented the little Folletto house now owned by A. W. Llghtle, where they Queen, Ark. Ho expects to be away about a month, Mrs. Noll Cruin Is In a veter ans' hospital In Portland being treated for a neck Injury re ceived while In tho service. She expects to bo able to return here about tha first of Murch. Mr. und Mrs. Kenneth DIs rude have moved here from Fort Klumuth. Mr. and Mm. M. J. Lcldtkc and daughter of Sulum were hero over the weekend with Mr. and Mra. Gull Rldenour. Loldtko wua recently discharged from tho air corps. Mr, and Mrs. Dwlghl Bailey from Pelican Buy camp wero hero visiting with Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Punkey on Wcdnesduy. C. C, Hcldrlch und son Billy wero business visitors in Sprague River Friday. While hero they called on friends. Fred Zobul has recovered from a recent Illness and is able to be buck on the Job with the Amerlcun Box compony. Claire Taylor und friend were here from Chiloquln vis iting Mr. and Mrs. B. Stowc on Thursday. Edward Roufs, coxswain, has been on a 30-duy leave after serving two years on Kwoja lein island in the South Pucific. He has been visiting with his parents, Mr. ond Mrs. H. E. Roufs of 4408 S. 0th. Klamath Falls, ond with Mrs. W. J. Run nels, Spraguo River. His young er brother, Glen, Just enlisted In tho navy lust week. Both boys left January 28 together to report for duty, Glen at Portland ond Edward ut Seattle. The first English people to go to New Zealand lived In huts put up for them by the natives (Maoris). The huts were made of roupo, without flooring, chimney or window and neither wind- proof nor rain-proof. Pastor Speaks To Rotarians TULELAKE, Feb; 11 Rev. David J. Ferguson, pastor of the Merrill Presbyterian church, guest speaker at the last Rotary luncheon, using as his topic a quotation from Shakespeare, "The world u out oi joint" op plied it to present world condi tions stating that in his opinion we are living In the greatest of all periods in history. Changes after this war will bo greater than after World War I because we are living in a period of greater stress and urgency. He wus Introduced by Loeth S, Dun lup, program chairman. Tentative plans are for a Ro tary institute again this year. beginning probably the first week in March wan live speak ers to appear. The institute had drawn large audiences here in the pust several years. Visiting Rotarians were H. W. Letts, Bridgeton, N. J. and Scott Warren, Klamath Falls. Guests were Leon Street and Gilbert Osborne, Tulclake and O. S. Miah, ban Francisco. Bly BLY Delia Banister and Clara Pauck of Paisley spent the weekend" of January 25 at the Herb Hadlcy home. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith and children left February 2 for Portland. Mrs. Smith and chil dren will spend the next month with their relatives. Mrs. Buck Kness and Rcba Lybrand were business visitors In Klamath Falls last week. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hadley and children spent the weekend In Paisley with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. George Hamil ton who have been here for somo time left January 27 for Boise. Ida., where they will visit indefinitely. Edna Book returned home Monday having spent several days in Klamath Falls for medi cal treatment. Seda Joins Abstract Firm Charlen Seda Jr., formerly of Chicago, III., Is now associated with the Wilson Title and Ab stract company in Klamath Falls. He holds the position of as sociate to Arthur Wilson, presi dcift of- the firm. Seda was formerly with the Chicago Title and Trust com pany and also practiced law in Chicago for a number of years He Is contemplating establish ing a home here and his wife and daughter will Join him in the near future. . Monday, fob. 11. 1848 HERALD AND NEWS SEVEN Jack Robinson Home From Army Jack I. Robinson, proprietor of Robinson's delivery service from 1939 to 1945. has been dis charged from the army and re turned Thursday to his home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Robinson, 1435 Derby. Rob inson served 40 months with the cavalry in the 12th armored di vision in Germany. He graduat ed with the class of 1940 from KUHS. Acts AT ONCE to Relieve and 'Loosen' BADCOISS (CAUSED BY COLDS) mruMirt mutt be good when thou sands upon thousands of Doctors have prescribed It for so many years. nsTussm acts at once not only to re lieve such coughing but also 'loosen phlegm' and makes It easier to raise. Sale for both old and young. Pleat- Au4PERTUSSINf Friesen-Welman Co. 1713 Main Phono 7043 PLUMBING and HEATING General Repair Work on Plumbing and Heating Friesen-Welman Co. J. E. Friesen N. A. Welman NEW THEATRE PLANNED EUGENE, Feb. 1 1 (IV) Plana for a two-story, 1500 seat theatro here were announced today by Mr. and Mrs. A.-West Johnson, operators of the Helllg and May. flower theatres here. The theatre would be tha larg est in the city. Ample Supply LEE AND DISNEY MAIS Sugarman's 6th and Mala 2E KIDS' PAJAMAS 2 Piece . . Elastic Waist' Sizes 4 to 10 only. 219 Oregon Woolen Store 800 Main - lun to move soon to make their Sprague River SPRAGUE RIVER, Feb. 9 Tho Murch of Dimes committee of Sprague River is well pleased with the cooperation received during the campaign, January 14 to 31. The total amount raised was $212.28. A ball game between Boatty and Sprague River netted $10.80, a benefit curd party, $30: a dunce brought in a total of $111. ID; donations, $10; local un ion, $15.00; fifth and sixth grade room, $40.36; other grades, $20.08; March of Dimes Collec tion boxes, $27.29: Ewauna Box collection. $10. Total $212.28. Prizes for the card party were donated by Gicnger grocery, Boroughs grocery, Ivan Pankey ranch and Sprague River variety store. , The music for the dance was donated by the Nelson Brothers' bond of Chiloquln. The commit tee wishes to express thanks for tho help and cooperation received in tho campaign. Committeo members were Mrs. Gail Rldenour,- Mrs. Rollo Moore, Mrs.. Owen Ludwlck, Mrs. Ivan Pankey, Mrs. Charles Boroughs and Mrs. Ted Mont gomery. Mrs. Clnda Crumc accom panied by her grandmother, Mrs. Agatha Anderson, left Monday for California to bo with her sister, Mrs. Mary Curtis, who is very ill. Arthur Hill has gone to De- LOOK to WJ-B TISSUE for -DESIRABLE QUALITIES 3 RoUs 23 PACIFIC COAST PAPER MILLS lllngliqin, WdlMnoto. I TED of KLAMATH COUNTY To help us test the New, Revolutionary IS FOUNTA IN . 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