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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 12, 1946)
Bilbo Manager Investigated WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (P) Ma). Gen. Thomas M. Robin told (enate Investigators today that A. B. Friend, 1940 cam paign manager for Senator Bil bo (D-Miu.) wu tht "promo ter" and "front man" for a group of conlractori who won a 11,731,029 contract to build an army air field at Meridan, Mis. Now retired, Robins Is for mer assistant chief of army en gineers. He said that Friend appeared in Washington on be half of the contractors. The retired officer testified at hearings by the state war in vestigating committee on charges that Bilbo received many gifts including more than $30,000 cash, from war contractors. Another witness. Douglas I. McKay, special assistant to the chief of engineers, said he had heard "rumors" that Friend was to get "a $5000 cut" in the $63,175 fixed fee to be paid the contractors for their work at Meridan. McKay said that he had no personal knowledge of such an agreement. The testimony capped the first morning's session in the Inquiry which is expected to figure in a republican move to bar Bilbo from taking a senate seat when the new congress convenes in January. Footprinters Party Held Klamath Falls Footprinters held their annual Christmas party last night, Wednesday, at the Twin Sisters inn. Sixty eight Footprinters, wives and guests were present. The Footprinters is a national society for law enforcement of ficers and judicial authorities. Highspot of the evening was the appearance of the "Singing Mahoney Sisters." the family of Justice J. A. Mahoney. The three sang several numbers in unison and Madeline Mahoney offered several solos. During the diner awards were given to Mrs. Carl Muller, Violet Chinn, Mrs. John Van Doren, Troy Cook -and Mrs. R. D. Mc Ghehey. Marvin Albee served as Im promptu master of ceremonies for the event The committee for the party included Lloyd Low, Larry Bergmann, and Frank Blackmer. Flowers were donated by Dick Reeder. War Work Indians Stay In California ; PORTLAND, Dec. 12 P : Indians who moved to California during the war years to work in defense plants have remained and are giving California and Indian agents new headaches. Dr. John G. Rockwell, super intendent of the Sacramento In dian agency, told Indian agenta from five states that his agency was hard pressed to provide hos pitalization, living quarters and food for the Indians. YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY SO MUCH FOR ASPIRIN No better aspirin than St. Joseph Aspirin. No need to par hifh prices. Only 35c for bottle of 100 and you get aspirin at its best; none faster acting. SUoseph ASPIRIN WORLD'S LAMEST SEUBt IT a NOTICE All Shriners and Their Ladies Annual Xmas Party Saturday, Dec. 14 Special Entertainment Starting at 8:30 Dancing Buffet Supper Sami-Formal WILLARD HOTEL 4 i DANCE Ml SATURDAY. Dec. 14 BROADWAY HALL Music by Shorty Wllkarson and His Orchestra DANCING 10 TILL 2 Adm. SI Par Parsoa Speedup Planned In Vr Schooling WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (PI The veterans administration to day announced a new system to enable schools and colleges to speed up the collection of tuition and fees for veteran-students. Henceforth schools may bill VA for tuition and fees during the course of a semester, instead of at its conclusion as hereto fore. In addition, schools may be reimbursed for the cost of books and supplies provided veteran-students as soon as they have been issued. Tree Crashes Into House CASCADE SUMMIT. Dec. 11 High winds and a steady down pour of rain hit Cascade Summit Wednesday morning, uprooting ; a large tree which fell across the home of Elmer Adkinson. cav-' ing in a large section of the roof. The tree struck the roof di rectly above a bedroom where Mr. and Mrs. Adkinson were sleeping. Before the tree could be re moved and a canvas stretched over the hole, bedding and other articles in the house were dam aged by rain. This is the second time a fall ing tree has damaged the house. ' the first time in the spring of 1930, shortly after the house was built, when the entire roof was wrecked. I State Asked To Take Tax PORTLAND, Doc. 1J (PI A recommendation that the state take over the counties' share of public welfare expense was made by the Association of Ore gon Counties at closing sessions of the annual convention late yesterday. The assembly of judges and c o m m i ssioners recommended placing all income producing property on the same basis as commercial enterprises for tax purposes. This would affect government-owned and charitable institution property. A constitutional amendment to allow political subdivisions tb vote new tax bases also was urged. Judge X. L. Pope. Oregon City, was elected to head the association. Other officers: Judge C. L. Allen. Bend, vice II . S.1 la DtillncllT. Oata a. at. I 1 ClBfl Maaeajr. tit sail, w.st ta Ataiaaa Hlfkwajr. president; Marlon County Com missioner Roy Rice, Salem, treasurer. Sacs Gel Toster NEW YORK, Dec. 11 M Tha New York Giants yesterday announced the sale of Pitcher Bob Barthelson to Sacramento of the Pacific Coast league and to the appointment of Coach Clarence Jonnard as assistant to rami Director Carl Hubbell. $100 a Month for Life TktGMtn Ytn Pint gittt yaav 1. Definite monthly income for life whan you wish to retire 2. Protection for family now. ). Pars double for accidental death before retirement age, 4. Builds up large cash rent-re. i. Pays steady income if you are permaaeody disabled. STAND IU INSURANCE Company LYNN ROYCROFT JULIAN ABBOTT EVA LONG BERNARD FETZEH 412 Main St.. Klamath Falls 1 ft Shopping V Days Until Xmos (fpB SWEATERS JT Famous Brands laa3l f3-jjg 1 ut Columbioknit, McGregor ty 3.95 M ttlbhs aothinala Bar CkritUemai 6th and Main I - w.w.'n' "t m, -pi y fj jT I GRANGERS SHAPE THE PATTERN off OREGON'S DEVELOPMENT rant KMevtiMirts Httt havt mide Oregon i bttr ttiti In which to Hvo: Vt. F. D. RotrlM tOlract Eloetlon of Sinattri 'CooHrattTi sW SflMttR VKM Rottfl K'lmarovaimali hi Education Graduated Ineomo Tai tlmaroved MarkaUof kLow-Coit UtM Mi Powor Yon may be surprised at the sea of Oregon1! dairying Industry. But Grangers aren't. The value of the state's dairy prodmcts last year h estimated by the U.S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics at 540,657,000 money from milk that flows through every trading level to every Oregonisn. Through the years, the Grange has worked for a bigger and better dairying industry as one phase of its program to builJ a greater commonwealth by strengthening its most im portant foundation agriculture. Thirty thousand Oregon Gra'nge members all fee-ward-thinking farmers strive constantly for agricultural progress. This, they know, shapes the partem of Oregon's development the right way, bi cause what hasps afctf far mac helps every Oregon is. OREGON STATE GRANGE 1135 S.I. SALMON STRUT PORTLAND 14,OREGON HtSAI D NW. Rlsiasla rslls. Oie. TantsnAT, H. It. ISIS. aae SlrM iiajtHetVWWiiwm"sliulM STORI HOURS 9:30-5:30 Gift Certificate! If you can't de cide . , let her decide later by giving her a gift certificate . . any amount, on sveny noon 'liiiiiii Clfy DelUary Servlsa On All Marchandlia Purchaied Hera 721 MAIN ST. State 9hc. 721 MAIN ST. KLAMATH'S OWN Nationally Known BLANKETS NORTH STAR ALL-WOOL BEAUTY NAP . . . 72"x90". Truly fine gifts for thossj specially favored on your llt. 13.50 to 25.00 SPRINGFIELD BLANKETS ... In beautiful pnMol colors with wide satin bindings. Large bed size, 72"x90". 13.95 to 23.95 TABLE CLOTHS PRINTED STYLES . . . a3"x70" slie. Beautiful floral patterns on lovely ma terial. 5.95 LUNCHEON SETS WITH NAPKINS .. 36"x36" site. Fast colors. 3.95 ARISTOCRAT CLOTHS . . hand deco rated table cloths of new pebble ma terial. 52"x52" 2.56 52"x70" 3.75 EXTRA VALUES! Make It a Pendleton 100 Wool Blanket In five pastel colors. 72"x90" H.95 GLACIER PARK AND YELLOW. STONE BLANKETS . . . white with multicolored borders. 20.00 sscowo rxooa CRYSTALWARE HAND-CUT DECANTER SETS . . T piece sets in fine wheat pattern crystal. A gift to treasure. 60 set LAUREL WREATH HIGHBALL GLASSES . . 8-ox. and 10-os. glasses with finely worked designs, 2.00 tat of 4 (lassos CRYSTAL WINE SETS . . decanter and six glasses In amber. Famous Cam bridge quality. 1.95 sot MSZZANINI PETIT POINT HAND EMBROI DERED . . fresh from Switzerland. Beautifully hand embroidered. 59c up to 5.75 Fine Handkerchiefs MADEIRA HANKIES . . from tht Madeira islands where fina hand work is recognized. 1.00 to 6.00 LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS . . from Ireland. Handkerchiefs that you may give proudly as gifts. 25c to 1.00 MAIN rLOOB Buy 01 This Season WALT DISNEY NOVELTY LAMPS For kiddies. Characters fa miliar to all of us. Donald Duck, Joe Carioca, Pan chito. Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse. . 9.9J CHINESE FIGURINES (Gem Stone) Chinese wood carvings de picting events in Chinese history. "The Seven Mor tals" and many others. Also Book Ends and others Table and Boudoir Lamps A large, new selection of table and boudoir lamps In a special showing for the Christmas shopper. Famous for style and value. CHARLESTON LAMPS . . Priced from 12.50 to 17.10 HAGER NOVELTY ART LAMPS Priced from i.00 to 1T.00 ROYAL HICKMAN ART LAMPS Made with Petty crystal glaze. Priced from 13.91 to It.SO NEW CRYSTAL LAMPS . . with novel tv silk shades. Priced from 7.91 to 11.00 Ceramics and Pottery Novelties CIGARETTE BOX AND 2 TRAYS . . A gift with distinctive styling. Priced economically. 7.50 to 9.00 DODGE AND PRESIDENTIAL LINE BOOK ENDS ASH TRAYS PAPER WEIGHTS . Reproductions of western scenes that you can proudly present as gifts. Fine quality bronze. CALIENTE POTTERY LOW BOWLS For flower arrangements . . two tone and shaded color effects. 1.90 to (.00 ROYAL HAGER ART POTTERY . . Low bowls, vases, and novelty piece too numerous to name. Priced from 1.79 up. , Main Floor Klamath's Own 131 GIFT WRAPPING DONE GLADLY Any purchase made In this store, ro "gardlass of price, will be gift wrap-pod. "Tht Specialized Dept. Store" 721 Main 73 YCAItS OP SERVICE 79 i'iiiMSiiwiiviiiyiiiisjiii
