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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 23, 1947)
How The Parking Meters Work WEATHER NKATIir-K OnmlON Clonily lixtay, tonlflil and Vi-lilay Willi fw ahitwere In iiurlltweaL uorllolt tmlay, Haiti In weat purlltill Friday apreailhtg eeatward 111 aMerltoml. Utile pIibiim III temtiarelure. Moderate emillterly wliula i,lr coa.t. uauoinlng Irona amilherly wind! Friday. NDllTIHIIN CAI.irollNIA Partly clniKly In nnrlh, iimally clear In euiitn Imlay, lunlalit and ti,irnirriiw, wllh Inval nmrhltil ft. In ranlral and mirth rantral velleya, t.4M-at fiife In Inlarlnr velleye. Utile change In temperature. Cetille tu inmlerale verlehle wlnda ult vuaal, iitnatly nurlltweflerly. Hitchcock On Trip P. S. Hitchcock left tills ailurnoon by Unltrrl Air Line lo vlnlt Ihu Allls-Clialmrrs factories at Mil wiaikcc, Wis., SirliiKlli!ll, 111., ami Lu'Porte, Intl., tlin Wlilto Motor Truck fuclory of Cluvo Inncl, O., and the Cionoinl Motors Ulotvl plunt at Detroit, Midi. Mo expects to return In uboul two week ami win iiy a new nun on Voyanor MO from the Blin ion factory at Wayne, Mich. The pinna will bo lined Si a dem onstrator and charter plane by the Shasta Cascade Flying scrv Ice. With rinnlgsn's "Amly" An drriuiii hai come here from San Francisco to assist In Flnnllian's porting Roods afore. Anriernon la a brother-in-law of Jim and Matt Klnnlifim. He la a ffrnduntc . of Stiiiiford university where he was prominent as an nthlrte, eaperlully In broad Jumping. He and his wlfo and two pre-achool age children live at 713 Jcffcr-on. Pictured Friends of Lura Carleton of Ouklund, Calif., for merly of Klnmalh Falls and diiuuhlcr of Mr. mid Mrs. W. A. CurlHuii, ZN4 Smith Klilorudu, KlaiiiHth Fulla, will bo Interested lo know thut her picture appenra In Life miiKU.liid, January 20th Issue. She Is employed at Pacific Inlermoiintiiin Express, who has been chosen by Life maiiu zlne as the typical American truck line. Luru ijraduatocl from Klumalli Union hlgli school with the CltlM of 1IM4. Mailing Plans The forums committee of the Ktamuth Coun ty chamber of commerce met this morning to work out final detulls of the big general meeting to bo held at the Wlllnrd on Wednes day noon, January 20, for all members of the chamber. Ar rangements ore being made to have Informed speukcrs to talk for and against the state sales tax proposal. Improving Mrs. Lane Warren of Kldnrmlo street advised her family lute Wednesday night that her mother, Mrs. Ludvlg Petor son of Prlnevllle, was some Im proved nt her home. Mrs. Peter son, former resident of this city, has been critically 111. Mrs. War ren left here Tuesday night to be with her parents. rarawall Dinner A farewell ' dinner Is being planned to honor H. P. Bosworth, on January 31 at the Pelican cafe, by chamber of commerce directors and the chamber highway committee of which Bosworth was a member. Leave for Springs Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Evimj of the Evans iipiirtmi'iita and Mr. a:id Mrs. atevo Moss left Wednesday by motor for Illchurdson Springs, Cull f,, where Mr. and Mrs. bvans plan to remain Indefinite- ly, being Joined there by their niece, dura uoyco or Long liencli, Calif, Mr. n Hi Mrs. Moss will return to their home hero within a short time. Extended Trip Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Dunn, Wincina ho tel. left Wednesday morning on an extended trip which will tako them to Houston, San Antonio, Galveston, Tex., Salt Lake City, Denver, and return through Los Angeles. Royal Neighbors Royal Neighbors of America will hold open Installation on Friduy In tlm KC hall at 8 d. m. There will be entertainment, refreshments and music for dunclng after In stallatlon. Friends and visitors are welcomed by Oracle Ella Uortls. Retting Mrs. Fred Albers, 4498 Arthur, who had the mts- fortune to lose her right hand , In a meat grinding machine at ,' Brallon s Packing plant Tuesday ' morning, Is reported resting as easily as ran bo expected at Hill' side hospital. Sun Valley Mr. and Mrs Al r.tghmy. 1040 Eldorado, left last rnursaay, January io, lor aun Valloy, Ida. They planned to stay there a week and come home via Portland where they will stop off to visit. Surgery Ginger Savage, 18, student at Southern Oregon Col- lego of Education, Ashland, had major surgery Thursday morn ing at Hillside hospital. She is the daughter of Mrs. Meda Sav age, Cooi Bay. Fir Alarm The city fire de partment was called out at 7 p. m. Wednesday to 8th and Klamath where a car owned by Art Baker was reported on fire. There was some damage, fire men said. At Hillside Mrs. Robert Parker, 3B30 Bristol, Is a patient at Hillside hosptial where she had major surgery Thursdny morning. Parker Is with First federal Savings and Loan association. Surgery Mrs. George Yost of . Tulelake, member of a well- known ranch family, hnd major surgery at Hillside Thursday morning. Doing Nicely Mrs. Dick Hny den of N, 3rd street Is reported "V doing nicely at Hillside hospital J where sho had major surgery Saturday. Men's Drill Team Members of the men's drill team of the Eagles will meet tonight, Thurs day, at 7:43 in the FOE hall for practice. KIRBY Vacuum Cleaners Authorised Sales and Service Telephone 9200 From Missouri Mrs. O. L. Goodell of Joplln. Mo., In ex pected to arrive Monday for a visit with her brother and sister P. F. Potent and Mrs. K. E. Alex sndcr. her two daughters Mrs M. S. Lachman and Mrs. Betty Jo Miller and her son Leonard Goodell all of this city. Rummage Sale The Ladles Missionary society of the Im manuel Baptist church will hold a rummage sale In the Balslgcr Motor company show room rri day and Saturday. Part of the proceeds will go toward foreign rellel. Recent Visitors Among the Klamath residents who have vis ited recently In Ashland and the valley are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Motz and Mr. and Mrs. George Demetrakos who were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Metz, for meriy of tills city. Improves Trudy Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bennett. 2627 Bisbee. has suf ficiently recovered from major surgery at Klamath Valley hos pital to return to her home to day. Eagles Auxiliary The drill team of the Eagles auxiliary will practice at 7:30 p. m., Friday, in the upper FOE hall. All drill team members are urged to be present. Tonsils Out Marie, 21-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Brown, route 3 box 330 city, had her tonsils removed Thursday morning at Hillside hospital. Returns Homo Lowell Brooks, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brooks, 304 S. 3th, was dismissed Wednesday from Klamath Volley hospital where he hat received medical treatment. Dismissed Thomas Bieler young son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bieler of Bonanza, was able to return home late Wednesday fol lowing major surgery at Klam ath Valley hospital. Leaves Hospital Mrs. John Miller. 723 St. Francis, had ma jor surgery recently at Klamath Valley hospital and was able to return to her home Wednesday, Library Gift A complete set or tne works ol Jonn Galsworthy has been presented to the county library's Mary McComb shelf by Mr. and Mrs. c. I. Hobcrts. Committee 'Meeting There win be a meeting of the fr end- ship committee of the Women or the Moose at 2 p. m., Friday, in the Moose hall. Improving Mrs. Mattle Col lins, 447 Market, had major sur gery Thursday at Hillside and Is reported improving. By KELLY ROBERTS Those silvery things on the iron posts ailong Kluinuth, Mum and l'lne uro thu city's now park ing inoturs. iiy u o clock bulur duy morning, If you drive a cur, you'll be digging for pennies and nickels. Monduy night the city council pusxrd lor a third and Ilnul reading the ordinaucu which pro vides for the operation and maintenance of lliu dockers, suites tha penalties for Illegal or overtime: purKing, outiint-s mc manner In wlilcli tney ure (0 uc purchased, and tells what is to be done with the revenue from the meters. Let's take a look at the meters. Up at tho top, covered by a slight hood, Is the coin slot. Twelve minutes of parking time is ullotcd for euch cent put in tho machine. On the meter Is a list of the rates: 1 cent for 12 minutes 2 cents for 24 minutes 3 cunts for 3tl minutes 4 cents for 48 minutes 3 cents, or one nicklu, for one hour. . To Insert each coin, place It on tho tip of your forefinger and Uiruil beneath the hood. Twist the finger around and push until tho coin is ugalnst tne duck of the slot, then let it drop. After each coin is deposited take the crank bundle and turn In a clockwise direction. Arrows ure stamped on the back of the meter to show which way to turn. On the front of the meter a large red turning plate will un cover the amount of minutes, for the coin deposited, If pennies are being used and more than 12 minutes desired unother cent Is inserted in the slot and the operation repeated, each penny uncovering 12 more minutes on the diul. There are 007 of the meters being installed in the downtown area of the city. Twelve of these will be a different type meter, however, six of them reg istering only 12 minutes, and an other six which register up lo 12 minutes'. These are being placed in spots where only short lime Dnrking is desired. Two each will bo in front of the Mcdical-Dentul building, the state liquor store, the banks ana Klamath Valley hospital. The letter of the ordinance Is going to be enforced to the fullest extent, according to Police Chief Orville Hamilton. In regarding tho manner of parking, Hamilton states that every vehicle Is to be parked so that its front bumper is even with the meter. Motor vehicles which use more than one alloted parking space must place both meters in operation, the one in the space they occupy and the one for the space which they overlap. Only three loading zones have been designated, one in front of the Western Union, another at Herman's Mcnstore and a third at the gas company. Parking In any other unmetered space la absolutely prohibited. Humilton tinted also that double narking Is definitely out, officers have been ordered to issue a ticket to anyone found double parking. The meters will be in opera tion every day between the hours of 9 a. m. arm o p. m. excepi Sundays and specified holidays. Chief Hamilton added that two men on tho force have been de tailed to patrol and enforce meter operation. A man 10 handle the coin collections and a man to repair and maintain LARCE All RED TURNING HAL IN FRONT. AND FACING THE FLOW OF TRAFFC, Sums ATA ClANEE TM REMAINING TUH HANDLE in MccriM Of AZKOWS fCO&S &ILL show Hew READ INSTAUCTIONS HZE. T coin mii --(Ol ill mr II i i : insert cow up WATEK-pgAIN COIN uor. iASE&T 0N CON, THSN TURN HANDLE Youmftrro tfNO TM ABOUrNH, AND yWfL a Sueur PULL ON7HC H4MDLI KEEP ON TUftNNr. the meters have also been trained, he said. Violation tickets will be is sued In any cases of overtime or Illegal parking and a 30-cent ball may be posted by the car operator anytime within 24 hours of the time the ticket is Issued. If bail has not been posted within 24 hours a war rant will be Issued subjecting the operator to the regular traf fic violation sentence of 3100 or 30 days in jail, the maximum. This action is taken in police court. The ordinance states that any revenue derived by the city from the meters must go toward the control and engineering ol pedestrian and vehicle traffic. This will include new equipment for the police force, street iignt lng, traffic improvementa and safely equipment. .At the end of a six-month trial period an election will be held in which the citizens of Klamath Falls may vote to Keep the meters, or dispose of them. If the public decides to keep them In operation they will be bought from the meter company. if not tney will De return ea 10 the company, which will be paid for their use. McCool Named Branch Manager D. H. McCool has been notl fled of his appointment as Klamath Falls branch manager of Sloan and Wilcox, Invest ment securities organization with headquarters in Portland. McCool has been associatea with the company here for the part year. By Air J. D. Kesslcr of Ken-ncll-Ellis studio has just re turned from a business trip which took him to southern Cali fornia, New Mexico, Arizona and Tulsa, Okla. He went by plane and was gone two weeks. Surgery Clarence ..Miller, 1739 Bisbee, hnd major surgery Thursday morning at Hillside hospital. On Trip Mr. and Mrs. Don Anderson, 443 Laguna. are on a business trip in California. They are expected home next week. Visitor Frank Bodln of the Rose hotel, Roseburg, Is In Klam ath Fnlls on business, stopping at the Winema. Dr. M. C. Cassel Chiropractic Physician Headaches. Gas, Stomach and Spinal Ailments TF.LIPHONC (IM 127 So. 7th St. GONE TO MARKET! Re-Open Feb. 3rd ADT NEEDLEWORK Mi I SHOP 325 Main Upstairs Oan'S'tpl csiDirJu teas I Derby's f Music Co. A 120 N. 7th I Rain Seen On Weather Menu Clouds and possible rain, in terspersed with sunshine will be on the weather menu for Klamath Falls Friday, says the weatherman. The first rain In several weeks fell last night. A light coating of ice on roads made treacherous driving condi tions with reports this morn ing that two northbound truck freighters were unable to make the slight grade on highway 97 near the country club. The reclamation office re corded a temperature low of 22 early Thursday morning with the mercury hitting the Z4-hour high of 48 degrees Wednesday afternoon. Sun mountain pass is report ed to be covered with packed snow and is being sanded. The state highway commission an nounced that nearly all Oregon roads are in winter driving condition. Perry Joins Byrd Party Charles "Chuck" E. Perry Jr., S 1c, of Klamath Falls, is on his way to join the Byrd ex pedition at the south pole. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perry of 82 Pine, received word recently that their son will be one of the navy men to Join in the Antarctic exploration. Young Perry, 19, is stationed aboard the USS Onslow, a sea plane tender, and is in radar work. On January 7, the ship's crew, then stationed at Okina wa, received word that they would go to New Zealand, pre sumably to take on supplies, equlpmen t arid be outfitted with proper clothing, and then leave for the south polar re gion. The Pcrrys expect to hear from their son soon with more details of his unusual assign ment. He is a graduate of Klam ath Union high school and was well known in high school ac tivities. He has been in the navy for nearly two years. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the many friends, the Pythian Sisters, Copco em ployes, state Hiway employes, Drake Lbr. Co., and Klamath Valley Lbr. Co., for the many acts of kindness, the messages of sympathy and the beautiful floral offerings, during our re cent bereavement, the loss of our beloved husband and lamer- Mr. Fred Thorp- Mrs. Fred Thorp Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Thorp Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Thorp Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Thorp Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Schleiht. KRAL0 T IVBWVa II. Iaaltalal FAUS, O Die I jCK rV' cv L.--..-L-, M mm i nNarl LT. GEN. ROY S. GEIGER 2 drop. In each BMtnl check cold's aniffly mi ery.you fed batwr quirk. Uaeoniy udirated. Get ft METRO NOSE DROPS Friendly Helpfulness To Every Creed and Purse Word's Klamath Funeral Home Marguerite M. Ward and Sons 925 High Phone 3334 Parkers Go To Medford Party Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Parker left Klamath Falls last evening to join others of the Crater Lake park staff at Becky's Inn at Union Creek, to attend a din ner honoring Ethel Wilkinson of Medford, oldest employe of the park in point of service. wno is retiring rrom govern ment work. Some 40 nark employes and their wives attended the affair and Parker was master of cere monies at the dinner. Parker said that soon after leaving here at 6 p. m., his car encoun tered a terrific snowstorm at Annie Spring. luasoAT, laa. a, mi. tea. n General Geiger Dies At 61 wniHP.Tnw t. oo. ir ' Lt. Gen. Roy 8. Geiger, One of me top marine corps leaden or World War 2, died today in Be inesda (Md.) naval hospital. His death, at 7:20 a. m.. earn only eight days before he waa due to retire from active service. He waa 01. Geiger, who commanded the 10th army on Okinawa and later the fleet marine force in the Pacific, entered tho hospital last Thursday. Physicians said he suf fered from inflamatlon of the veins and pulmonary compile,- uons. . Geiger entered the marlnel aa an enlisted man and rose to gen eral rank during 40 years of service In both world wars and assignments around the glob. Corn plants in Guatemala are so big and stiff that the people use them for posts. CHILDREN J T CODGHS liEfs ban couahinaT spasms of colds axe so alarming, Panetro brings com fort and encourage restful sleep. PEIIETROSRUS L KEEP WARM! In coldest weather with JenceJ it-Lined Jackets b7 "White Stag" hdosp In Winema Hotel Bldg. U2S Main St. Phone (S20 NOW, AVAILABLE! New 1946 100 h.p. FORD and MERCURY MOTORS Fit any Ford or Mercury from 1034 to 1046. Immedi ate Installation. Budget term if desired. INSIST ON GENUINE ' FORD PARTS BALSIGER MOTOR CO. 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