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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (June 7, 1946)
Londoners To Celebrate Victory With Big Parade LONDON, June 7 iP) Mil lion! of visitors Jammed the Eng lish capital today for tomor row's victory celebration, ex pected to be the greatest show this nation has seen since the coronation of King George VI rid Queen Elizabeth in May, 1837. As flags bedecked the ancient streets, softening the scars of war, authorities prepared to han dle 10,000,000 or more people Library Club Starts Drive The Klamath Falls Women'! Library club is asking for dona tions in its drive, the "marathon mound," the collection of cloth to help clothe the children of Greece. The drive is being conducted throughout the country by va rious women's organizations The purpose of the "marathon mound" is to give cloth rather than used clothing, which most people have already donated, to send to Europe. A box has been set up at the city library to receive donations, and anyone having cloth to con tribute is asked to have it turn ed In by June 15. The library club is asking for donations from anyone interest ed, and not only from club mem-1 bers. I A yard or more of dress ma-i terial, cotton flannel, unbleached muslin, or other cloth will be 1 welcomed, and if possible thread, buttons, and other materials; should be included. The donations will be sent to1 Greece for Greek women to make into clothing for the chil dren of that country. Eagles Slate 'Emblem Day' On Sunday, June 9, the Fra ternal Order of Eagles will again observe "Emblem Day" by holding a special meeting. One of the highlights of the Afternoon will be initiation ofj a large class of candidates. All members sponsoring new mem bers are urged to have the can- didates at the Eagles hall by 1:30 p. m. i State President A. C. Friesen will be the principal speaker of the afternoon. Lunch and refreshments will be served after the meeting. The FOE sponsored "Emblem Day" first in 1942 and have annually set aside this day in special observance and patriot ic devotion. The "eagle" is the official emblem of the United States and also of the Fraternal Order. "Now therefore be it resolved that the great American eagle be the emlem of our country, not only on the posters, coins and the medals of honor, but in the hearts and souls of all true Americans." Washington Buses To Resume Runs SEATTLE, June 7 (IP) Busses of the Washington Mo tor Coach system will roll again starting midnight, June 11. A joint announcement by the Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Em ployes of America (AFL) and the company, released last nieht. said "Agreement has been reached between the negotiat ing committee for the union and the Washington Motor Coach Co., Inc., that bus operations will be resumed at midnight June 11." Drivers of the line have been Idle since March 22. An estimated 5000 passengers were left stranded by the strike which struck hardest at some of the smaller towns in the state which had no other commercial means of transportation. in London from long before dawn until far after midnight as masses continued to pour in from all parts of the kingdom, treed from their normal routine by the long Whitsuntide holiday. At a cos t of approximately $620,000, the government has de vised a spectacular entertain ment in ofticial token of the al lied triumph, 13 months after the victory in Europe. Royal Family to Parade The victory will be commem orated especially by the day's tirst major event a parade of marching columns and mechan ized forces, led by the royal fam ily in a state landau, escorted by cavalry. To the accompaniment of mar tial music, men and women of the homeland, colorfully uni formed representatives of all parts of the empire and contin gents of allied armies will move past the huge reviewing stand in the Mall a wide thoroughfare between Buckingham palace and the admiralty arch. Civilian veterans of the blitz and railroad men who ran trains despite the luftwaffe attacks, will march along with those who fought from African deserts to the wreckage of Germany. RAF Overhead Over them will fly old and new craft of the RAF, heavy bombers, famed In the war years and jet-propelled ships, of later fame, sweeping low to salute the sovereign. The greatest disappointment for Britons is the absence of Gen. Elsenhower, who advised Prime Minister Atlee that pres sure of work in the United States prevented him from accepting the government's invitation to attend. The American armv, navy and marine corps will be represented, however, by high ranking officers and detachments of men numbering in all about 130. Three allied countries will not participate in the parade Rus sia, Yugoslavia and Poland. It was announced last night that the Polish government had noti fied Britain that a Polish con tingent would not be in the march. A week ago the Poles, sccepting a British invitation, had said their army, air force and navy would be represented. Reasons for the reversal of de cision, it was said, would be set lorth in a note to be delivered to the British soon. Mrs. Loosley Names Group Mrs. E. K. Looslev of 19(52 Manzanita street, chairman of tne contact committee of the Oregon Centennial association, announced today the members of her committee. Mrs. Loosley's telephone number Is 3401. Names, addresses, and tele phone numbers of committee members are as follows: Mrs. A. A. Montgomery, 431 Laguna street, 4398; Mrs. O. K. Puckett, 1927 Earle street, 5376: Mrs. Howard C. Strode. 527 Eldorado street, 4780; Mrs. T. D. Case, 613 Washington street, 3752; Hal Ogle, Klamath Fire Protection association, 3282, home address, 622 High street, telephone 6796. The committee is anxious to get in touch with anyone who has knowledge of early local his tory, suggestions or objects which might be used in a his torical pageant. Also they are desirous of contacting local tal ent, such as singers, dancers, po tential actors, or trick animals. Anyone interested should call a committee member. Ohio has 495 lakes, ponds, quarries, canals, etc., totaling 86.183 acres open to public fish ing in season. Women in Hungary delight In the volume of their petticoats, sometimes wearing 20 or more at one time. A Gib Fleet and the Doomed Whiteface 1 I !vC r. V -a -. IV . - i;..- ..f.v.a. Gib Fle.t of Klamath Falls Is going to be barbecue king at the flnt postwar convention of the Order of the Antelope on Hart mountain In July, Gib learned the art under the late Jo Shirk, and Antclopers can expect luscious beef to emerge from the pit in front of the entrance to the Blue Sky hotel atop the mountain. In this picture we see Gib. a wicked looking bit ot cutlery over his shoulder, giving the eye to a big whiteface or is the big beef-still-on-the-hoof giving the eye to GibT Vets Urged To Check Policies Dun to certain "war clauses" In some comiui't'ciiil Insurance contractu, returned ex-servicemen should check with their insurance agents to reinstate any clauses which may have been suspended becuiuo of ac tive military service, the tie ptii'tmcnt of veterans' affairs ad vised this week. Certuln special benefit pro visions such us double Indemni ty, waiver of premium or dis ability Incomo In commotvlal policies may have been automat ically terminated or suspended and veterans should apply In such cases to have these pro visions restored, It was advised. Furthermore, veterans who served In the armed forces be fore Sept. 2. 11145, but fulled to report their status, may have paid premiums for provisions which were no longer In force, and It should be possible for them to obtain refunds, accord ing to notices being sent out to policy holders by some sompa lies. Veterans' affairs officials said reinstatement of suspended pro visions will not be made until the veteran notifies the com pany that he Is discharged from tho service, by terms of certain commercial contracts. Classified Ads Bring Results. mkkm.d a nkws, Kiik r.in, or. painatr. ! . r.n r.,it CHICKEN CENTER 919 E. Main Phone 4282 WE HAVE PORK! Pot Boast lb. 29c Fryers . . lb. 48c Link Pork Sausage lb. 39c Cheese . . lb. 42c IN OUR DELICATESSEN SWEET PICKLES DILL PICKLES ANCHOVIES SMOKED SHAD CAVIAR PREM ITALIAN CHEESE SMOKED CHEESE SMOKED SAUSAGE SMOKED FISH Trinity House Sympathizes With Coast Guard Parents An interesting letter has been received by Carl Colvin of this city from the corporation of Trinity House in London. Colvin's son. Jack, was one of five coastguardsmen who lost their lives in Scotch Cap light house in the Aleutian islands in the tidal wave on April 1. Trinity House, the English or ganization which directs the Airport Open At Lakeview The Lakeview airport is now open and ready for business, ac cording to word from Jack Main, manager of the Lake County chamber of commerce. Main said that numerous in- "quiries have been received from Klamath fliers about landing on the Lakeview field, and he ex pects the air travel between Klamath and Lakeview to ex pand rapidly, now that the port is open. The Lakeview field was devel oped by the navy as an auxiliary facility. It was used as a re fueling base for planes from the Klamath naval air station on air-to-air gunnery practice missions over the huge gunnery area east of Lakeview. Recently, the city got it back on an interim permit. Dale Wil liams and Glen Plato are co managers of the field. Pine Production Drops For Week PORTLAND, June 7 UP) Western pine production dropped in the week ended June 1, which included the Memorial Day holi day, the Western Pine associa tion reported today. Comparative figures (in mil lions of board feet): Last week Prer. wk. Yr. afo Orders 43.425 50.152 54.117 Shipments 47,854 49.494 57.623 Production 55,176 60,750 59,516 maintenance of coast Installa tions, lighthouses, buoys, and dockyards, in a lettfr written just eight days after the tragedy, conveyed its sympathy to the relatives of men lost at Scotch Cap lighthouse. The original letter was sent to the commandant of the coast guard In Washington, D. C, and photostatic copies were forward ed to the individual families of the men. Trinity House was authorized by Henry Vlll in 1514. From the first it has been an associ ation of English mariners who maintain coast installations and lighthouses. First located in Trent, Trinity House now has its headquarters in London. In effect, the letter signed by the secretary of Trinity House stated, "I am directed by the Elder Brethren to acquaint you that in the press reports of the tidal waves which occurred on April 1 in the North Pacific they have observed with profound re gret a statement that among oth er casualties the Scotch Cap lighthouse was overwhelmed with the loss of all lightkecp ers." The letter went on to say. "I am desired to convey from the corporation of Trinity House to the United States coastguard service an expression of their sincere sympathy in the loss which the service has sustained in this tragic occurrence. If the opportunity should present itself for doing so, the Elder Brethren will be glad if a suitable mes sage of condolence may be con veyed from them to the relatives of the men who lost their lives at Scotch Cap lighthouse." Classes Open At Ashland Registration for the first sum mer session at the Southern Ore gon college will be held June 10. Veterans and non-veterans wishing to begin college will find beginning courses for tho following fields: pre-medical and dental, pre-law, art, music, forestry-, science, education, pre engineering, business adminis tration, and social science. A feature of the summer school will be two workshops for emergency teachers who want a well-rounded refresher course. The dates for tho two weeks workshops are June 10 June 21 and Sept, 2-Sept. 13. In addition, teachers interest ed will find a six-week demon stration workshop beginning June 10 and ending July 17. Full information will be fur nished on request. r Camel's hair brushes are made of the hair of Russian and Si berian squirrels. HARTFORD Accident mmi Indemnity ComfMrnf INSURANCE T. B. WAITERS General Insurance Agency FIRE . . . AUTOMOBILE 815 Main St. Phone 4193 NLRB Orders Vote At Blue River Mill WASHINGTON, June Jffl The national labor relations board today ordered an election at the Blue River sawmill of Giustina Brothers Lumber Co., Eugene, Ore., to determine bar gaining representation. The election was asked by the CIO International Woodworkers of America and was opposed by the AFL Brotherhood of Car penters and Joiners on the grounds that the management had a bargaining agreement with the AFL. The election was ordered on the basis of evidence presented at a hearing at Eugene April 3. I tiqTca I if 1tlllli i 1 --SililVwOIIUTI UBS (ST tuui u IV IIS HA IN STEEET f Around Oregon i By The Associated Press I Dr. C. Hoyt Watson, Seattle Pacific college president, will ad dress 13 seniors and two grad uate students at Pacific college commencement exercises Tues day at Newberg. . . . Portland s city council has endorsed an other civic center measure for ' the November ballot, and has in-! structed a committee to study : the plan. . . . Hazel Wilson, Aumsville, leaped to safety only a few minutes before a south- j bound Southern Pacific freight tiain demolished her stalled au tomobile last night at Salem. I R. R. Vanorsdel, 57, owner of j The Wallas pharmacy since 1918, i oied unexpectedly Wednesday rught. . . . The Dayton area pea harvest started this week. Ancient Coptic bindings reveal , that the craft of bookbinding was : " 11 uuuviaiuuu in ,gypi as laj early as the sixth century A. D J MALLORY'SW MARKET Merrill-Lakeview Jet. 1 I Telephone 4620 u Special Big Savings! Sat. - Sun, - M on. GROCERY SPECIALS Ice Cold Watermelon! Lb. llt Potatoes, No. 1 100 Lbs. $3.50 Cantaloupes Sweet as Sugar Ea. ISt Egg Large Ranch 2 Dot. 79t BUY YOUR CASE GOODS NOW BEFORE THE RAISEI HARDWARE SPECIALS Buckets 10 Qt. Wash Tubs Wash Boards - 69 1 $1.49 59 Barrell Pumps .. $5.95 Coffee Brewers $3.45 MEAT SPECIALS PLENTY OF PORK Pork Roast - Lb. Z9t Pork Chops : Lb. 38 Pork Sausage Lb. 29 1 Pork Links Lb. 38 Beef Pot Roast Lb. 28 Beef Short Ribs Lb. 19 Fresh Ground Beef ... Lb. 25 FRYERS HENS TURKEYS Lockers Available Now For Deer Season June 16th is FATHER'S DAY X7 ON "DAD" Give him something he can use for years QUALITY Airplane LUGGAGE TWO-SUITERS OVERNIGHTERS FORTNIGHTERS HAT AND SHOE CASES Sturdy airplane luggage, bound in leather, with details found only in the finest of bags. Drew's is showing the largest selection In four years and will gladly assist you in your selection. Vacation Days Are Here . . . Be ready with correct luggage 733 Main Phono 3463 FREE DELIVERY Merchandise that has been "short" for soma time U orriving daily. Tho stocks are not a heavy in tome instance! ai we would like, but tho mer chandise is starting to come. JUNE PARADE OF VALUES Rifle Sheds Are Back! 22 Caliber "Shorti" 25c bo 22 Caliber "Long Rifle" - 39c box 22 High Power 46c box 30-30 Winchester Cartridges $1.80 30-40 Krag Rifle Cartridges $2.35 (1 box to a customer) H 50' Black Garden Hose A lurgc, fresh shipment Is here, but come early. 5.49 27-Gab Garbage Cans 3.95 24 gauge galvanized cans. Built to last Dominion Twin Toaster 6.95 Fast but safe; the demand Is heavy. Shop now. 36" Gabardine Cretonne, yd.- 69c Patterns as fresh as a spring breeze. 36" Drapery Material, yd -1.19 New summer patterns In quality cotton fnbrlcs. 48" Colorfast Drapery Material 1.59 Heavyweight, vat-dyed fabric. New patterns. Preshrunk Kitchen Towels 6 1.19 Twice as absorbent as usual toweling. Starcrbss Dish Towels 6 -1.09 Launders easily. Lint resistant. Cannon Wash Cloths 7c Choice of three colors. Famous Cannon quality. Quilted Taffeta Comforters 23.65 Virgin wool and mink fur filled. 72" x 84". Cork Place Mats 19c An economical price for these tabic accessories.
