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THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 1948 HERALD AND NEWS, KLAMATH PALLS, OREGON ALL OUR SERVICE 5TArr V MN ond tho (if MANAGEMENT M. WISH YOU A 1 TTT mm From Your Klamath Theatres iY TODAY AT THE EMUS AND SHOWS CONTINUOUS FROM 12:30 P. M. ! i'k SPARKLING ' I NEW MUSICAL! 1 Dennis Morgan j 1 ANDREA KING W Alan Hale licOLOR BY "7u&tiaU J) 1'JHHiJjj na atawafeosaasaW TODAY Continuous from 12:30 p. m. t JUNE PETER ALLYSON-LAWFORD PATRICIA MARSHAL! JOAN McCRACKEN TODAY Continuous Shows DAILYi23p fJJ,UJ"!N Romantic A , i ., milk i I as v.v V-..9 ! I ALSO School Count Shows Gain The' county school census, re cently compiled by the school office, Indicates that there are 7798 per sons between the ages of 4 and 19 living within the county school dis trict, boundaries. The total shows an increase of 247 over last year, with the bulk of the Increase coming In the suburban area of Klamath Falls and at Mailt) where the farm labor camp was included In the count. Figures for the Individual com munities are: Bonanza 5M Fort Klamath 62 Keno 260 Bly 345 Fairhaven - 531 Malin 666 Merrill 47 Gilchrist 353 Henley ,sl Algoma " Shevlin - 'iJ. Chlloquin Sprague River 10 Rocky Point " Kirk ' Cheroult Suburban area Indians on roll 149 Two New Year Babies Arrive Two Klamath comity babies were ushered in with the New Year and from now on they'll have no diffi culty In finding celebrants on their natal day. Nor will the New Year s Eve baby born late yesterday after noonthe last baby of 1947. The New Year's Day babies ar rived for Mr. and Mrs. Maurice McCrea of 6139 Simmers avenue. It was a bov and arrived at 12:30 a. m., weighing 7 pounds 3'; ounces. McCrea Is an employe of Big Lakes Box company. Mr. and Mrs. George Fernlund of Bonanza are parents of a girl, bora at 7:18 a. m. today. January 1 1948. It was a girl for the James Casebeer family of Bly, left at 5:10 p. m.. December 31. The child weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. Henley The home of Mr. and Mrs. Bur mil short was the scene of a nappy family gathering and dinner on Christmas Day. Enjoying the day together were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gober and Winifred. Betty, Wallace, Burrell nri John: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bey- mer, Mike and Susie: Alton Short, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dehlinger, Sammy and Delbert. Mr. and Mrs. Gene burant and Gerald, Mrs. Em ma Shurman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beymer Sr., Mr. and Mrs. James Brothanek of Ashland and Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Short Mrs. Iceland Cheyne was hostess to the members of the Bid and Buy bridge club at her home in the Spring Lake district the afternoon of Friday, December 19. Christmas decorations were used and a gift ex change added to the fun of the afternoon. Arlene Gooding held high score. Marguerite Brighthaupt low and Dorothy Dehlinger claimed the traveling prize. Members and guests present were Dorothy Dehlinger, Dorothy Short, Gretchen Thompson, Pat Beymer, Marjorie Brissenden. Arlene Good ing, Marguerite Brighthaup, Bar bara Stone and the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Cheyne en tertained with a family dinner on Christmas Day. Present were, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Johnson, Bill Cheyne. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hamilton of Malin and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Cheyne and son, Jeffery. Harlan Rolie of Jacksonville, for merly of Henley, Is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wise. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beardsley and daughter are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lauren George. Mrs. Beardsley is George's sister. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weimer are visiting In Kansas. They plan to be back by January S. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Dehlinger left Saturday for San Francisco where they plan to spend several days. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Steele and Do lores left Monday for a week's trip to Sacramento, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Blackburn are here visiting Mrs. Blackburn's I father, Tim Lewis, and her sister, Opal Lewis. They plan to leave Sat i urday. Bobbie Rcedcr will leave Sunday for Eugene where she will resume her studies at the University of Oregon. DETERMINED PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1 fPj A blind man who was unable to kill himself as he planned two weeks ago because he ran out of bullets after murdering his housekeeper hanged himself in a Jail cell today, police reported. William Nelthamer, 37, groped his way into a police station December 16 and announced he had just shot Mrs. Anna Austin, 67, who had cared for him since his wife died two months earlier. Nelthamer said he feared she might become a bur den to him as his invalid wife had. CHANCE LONDON, Jan. 1 MTV-The Trib une, leftist political weekly, said to day the presidential candidacy of Henry A. Wallace gives Senator Taft, whom it described as "the most reactionary of the republican candidates," a chance to reach the White House. BALDNESS CAUSES Dandruff is the most common cause ot baldness, but tight hat bands, which Impedes blood circula tion, and impurities In Industrial surroundings are other causes. MOST AMENDMENTS More amendments to the U. S. constitution were adopted during the administration ot Oeorge Wash- , Ington than under any other prcsl- ; dent. I Up In Price Of Tea Starts Strike SOUTHAMPTON, Eng.. Jan. 1 (PI A one-cent increase in the price ot a mug of tea provoked a short, un official strike today of 1700 dork workers, delaying for an hour the sailing of the S. S. Mnuretauia tor New York. The dock canteen had increased the price from three halfpennies uhroe cents) to two pence tfour cental. The men called off their walkout soon after It started and will pro test to the Port Employers' association. Infantrymen Aid Searchers CANON CITY. Colo.. Jan. 1 tW Heavily armed infantrymen of the Colorado national guard, supple mented by Canon City police and penitentiary guards stuck to the task of combing the mountain wilds of Fremont county. Colo., today in search of a 28-year-old convicted murderer the only one of 12 Colo rado's "worst" convicts still at large after a Tuesday night prison break. Object of the manhunt is Jnmes B. Sherbondy, described by Warden Roy Best as "mountain wise." The baby-faced fugitive eluded searching peace officers the same as he did 10 years ago when sheriff's officers combed the wooded areas of Tennessee pass for the then 17-year-old youth. Then he was want ed for questioning in connection with the slaying of Eagle county Sheriff O. W. Meyer. Meanwhile two of Sherbondy's companions in the jail break John Klinger. 43, and Orville Turley, 54. awaited burial in the bleak prison cemetery. They were killed iu:int' the roundup of escapees. New School Plans Made EDMONDS. Wash.. Jan. 1 iPi A new type classroom, developed by William Arild Johnson. Everett architect, after four investigating trips around the United States. Is being added to three Edmonds grade schools. i One unique feature being used for the first time In class rooms Is con struction of monitor windows placed in the ceiling of the one-story addi tion. Extending the length of the room, the monitor window will dis tribute light evenly throughout the room. "The Inside wall will be almost light as that near the outside win dow." Johnson said. Interior partitions ore movable to permit future alteration without disturbance to the building. Glued up laminated beams have replaced conventional joint construction in the ceiling to cut cost and eliminate much nailing and bracing. Window shades are eliminated by the use of glass brick in the upper part of the windows. "This also will reduce heat loss," Johnson ex plained. Gale Force Wind Whips Columbia ASTORIA. Ore- Jan. 1 UPs Gale- ! force winds halted shipping at the j Columbia river mouth today and j ferry service between Astoria and Megler, Wash., was suspended. One of the life boats on the ferry Tourist No. 3 was torn from its ; cradle by the wind, reported at : North Head weather station to be j reaching 58 miles an hour. River bar pilots said one or two ships were outide waiting abate- . ment of the storm before crossing in. Superior Judge Hodge Dies TACOMA, Jan. 1 t!Pt Superior Judge Edward D. Hodge, 69, who had been on the bench here more than 20 years, died this morning at his home. He was born in Genoa, Neb., and studied law at the Uni versity of Nebraska, graduating in 1904. He came west to Wenatchee, then went to Nome, but returned to Tacoma in 1906 and practiced law until 1926, when he was ap pointed to the superior court by former Governor Roland H. Hartley. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Elizabeth Porter of Seattle. INEFFICIENT THOUGH NOISY j Testa have revealed that steam : whistles are as Inefficient as they 1 are noisy. A 12-inch whistle used ; 400 horsepower in tooting Just once. I BALSIGER, Inc. TULELAKE Reds Laud Romania Coup BUCHAREST. Jan. 1 tV-Premier Petru Giwa declared today that the resignation of King Mlhal and the proclamation of a Romanian republic had made this country "an active factor In the antl-Iinperlul-Ist and democratic camp in the bat tle tor lasting peace and popular democracy." I' Dcmwracy Is the word which the nations in the Soviet une of influence commonly use to de scribe the communist form of gov ernment.) Groza made his statement In a New Year s broadcast to the nation less than 36 hours utter Mlliai's resignation. He acclaimed tho "heroic working peoples'' of France, Italy. Indonesia and Spain, and the communist guerrillas of Greece, be side whose forces of "progress, democracy and peace," he said, Ro mania w as proud to take her place. Mihal's immediate, departure for Switzerland meanwhile was de layed until after New Year's Day by unexpected developments. Informed sources said that the young ex-king had Intended to leave yesterday, but that the trip was postponed by the necessity of discussing financial questions with members of the government. These sources said the government also wished to demonstrate the king's freedom of movement by showing that it was not necessary for him to hasten out of the country on New Year's. Guests Flee Hotel Blaze SEATTLE. Jan.-1 u , Firemen led 10 persons to safety before dawn today and dozens of others fled from the smoke-filled Ambassador hotel in ntgluclothes when flames whip ped through the top floor of the six-story building. Battalion Chief Gerald Crowley said flames were flickering from the hotel windows when he reached the scene, but he estimated damage at only $3000. He said the fire started I a room occupied by Sgt. R. L. Craydon. 25. who awakened to find the room in flames, wrapped him self In a bedspread and escaped through a corridor. All the building's 101 rooms were rented, the hotel manager said. RICH MAN'S GROCERS Although grocers made their ap pearance In the 14th century, only the rich could, afford to patronize them. Townspeople bought from "chapmen." or traveling grocers, who carried their wares in packs on their backs. LOTS OF MOTORISTS In 1941 it is estimated that 54. 000.000 persons in the United States took trips in 16.000.000 automobiles bands, which impede blood clrcula repairs. lodging and other traveling incidentals. Turn those no-longer-used ar ticles inu cash now! Herald and News Want Ads are inexpensive and bring quick results. FACTORY AUTHORIZED All Leading Makes The world's leading pen makers have made ni their authorized service station. Genuine parti and factory - trained service on Parker, Sheaffer, Eversharp and all other makes. A small adjustment may quickly put your pen In per fect condition. Bring it in today! CAMEO SHOP 737 Main Target Shooting Accident Fatal OREGON CITY. Jon. 1 A target shooting accident was fatal estcrduy to 14-year-old Oeorge H. PralL son of Ui. and Mrs. C. H. Pratt, Purl hind. Coroner Ray Itllunee said the shot was fired from a rlflo held by a companion, Robert Caddeiiy. 15. The Pratt and Cadderly families are neighbors l Carver, south of here. Condition t'nrlmiiiird Klamath Valley hospital attend nut today reiHirted the condition of 7-year-old Ja' le lee Lowry us "unchanged." The child, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lowiy of Pelican City, was struck mid run over by a loaded lumber truck when he rode his wagon Into the path of the vehi cle on the old Pelican City road lute Tuesday morntng. Yesterday the Ill lie boy's condition was rcHrtrd us "holding his own" and the report was unchanged this morning. Jackie has multiple injuries including broken legs, broken pelvis and In ternal hurts. Classified Ads Bring Results Shop WOMEN'S GIRDLES Elastic. Reg. 1.49 WOMEN'S GIRDLES Elastic. Reg. to 3.98 WOMEN'S PAJAMAS Knit ski type. Originally 2.98 WOMEN'S GOWNS Batiste. Sites 40-46. Reg. 3.10 WOMEN'S SWEATERS All wool pullover. Rea. 3.98 WZ rrft-te if li Air Force Asks Probe WASHINGTON. Jan. t A-t A controversy between the air force and a miigaalne Involving the right to publish Information considered secret by the military landed in tho Justice department today. The air forco referred to the gov eiiimeul's legal brunch for study the question of whether military security uus concerned when the magazine Avlntlou Week primed u story lust mouth reporting (hut the expert mentul rocket plane XS-1 hud llow,u faster than sound at the Murov, Calif., air base. The ulr force hud declined to dis cuss the story In any form. Kurllcr, Secretary of Defense For. rcsiul had Invoked security rciiu , ha Ions directed speclflcully at keo.i i lug secret data on the ulr force's ; high speed flight work. Robert Hon, news editor of the muuuzlne. told a reporter a copy I of the article was shown to an Fill audit before It was published. As serting that the present ease Is a for These Quality Bargains at WOMEN'S SWEATERS All wool pullover. O QO Reg. 4.98 0.7 0 49c GLOVES AND MITTENS Women's and girls' all ZQ wool knit. Reg. to 1.89 0W 99c AQ I.T GALOSHES Women's and children's. 1 f Reg. 1.75 MEN'S JEANS Sturdy blue denim. 1 AA Sizes 38 and 40 WW 1 OQ 1.7V QQ 0 BOYS' PANTS Washable. Reg. 2.98 Wen,8 MESS SWOtS eoiitlntialloii of a long standing ills umceiiu'iil over aviation security policy, llntB said: "Aviation Week takes the stuntl Ihut the ulr force should adopt a uniform and realistic, security policy." ' t British Sell Gold Reserves LONDON, Jul). 1 ifl'i The treasury unmiiiiiced Innluht Ihut Hill Mil sold SIOO.OOO.OOO worth of uterllng area gold reserves during December. Tho December gold sales brought the tola! drain on Hellish reserves to $!) 12.000,00(1 since Hcptoinber. Great llrllulu began selling gold shortly alter suspending converti bility ot the pound sterling to obtain dollars for Imports. Uterllng urea gold reserves were estimated unofficially at 1.1,400, 000,000 before the sales begun. Mince then, treasury officials have said some gold has been received from Smith Allien, but Ihe present re serve status hus not been disclosed. "weather" OltKCON Main vvtwl ami rain m nnw ! iHirtimi liirtay, tnnmhl ami I'r.tU . Marmrr Miiilltnaat purlieu tonight rt.xith rr lalra on it, .hiding In wHrly mil nimlnt-Mi'K iiml't'l Men's All Wool plaid jacket Regular Price 5.85 Now only Made of 33-ox. mockinaw cloth. Hat lull lippcr front. 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