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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (June 9, 1948)
ACE TWO HERALD AND NEWS. KLAMATH FALLS. OREGON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1948 ENDS TODAY ' STANWYCK IVAN KEFLINi secrets. .t, owiTi mie -jCZJ L ' It H pay fom t tt4 fK Tw mqi WdMtdr af h . . . for KFJI's N. Ditfervnt, fcedto-St Stw "lARTEJt SUCK'S BONANZA" It's lodJ vMi fwn, trf mat mm4 VALUAILf PKIZU Alexandre Dnrans' jj. .Sw' L iiBiili rniiiin OPENING lOmotlCW T VwiSk. I. . . J..J HI I Flood Damage To Roads Is $400,000 Now SALEM. June (AV-The Colum bia river flood has causeo more tliun $400,000 damage to stale highways. State Highway Engineer R. H. Bal dock said Tuesday. Most of una loss was the result of the breaking of dikes on Union and Denver avenues In Portland, the only links between Portland and the north on the Pacific highway. There also Is considerable damage on the Columbia river highway. Baldock said emergency traffic would be restored on Union avenue on Friday. 11 days alter Uie route was broken. He said normal- traffic would be resumed by Sunday, and that Denver avenue would be opened about June 18. Baldock said the damage to the water-level route of the Columbia river highw ay between Portland and Bonneville Is "remarkably small." This route Is now under construc tion. Much of it is a sand fill, and engineers feared H would be washed out because little rock work has been done to protect the fills. i.iiisiiianiisiMs mw raven Leave At (lie airport Monday night lo see the Pars take off on a flight lo Europe were Rosella Richardson and Grain. ; Smith of Merrill, Mi', and Mis. Karl Kujac. Nral and suianne; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wright. Mr. ana Mrs. Rudolph Paygr and Frank Pavgr Sr., all of Malm; and Har old Clapp of World Wide Travel bureau and Joe Maduras of Klam ath Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Fran Paygr Jr.. and Mrs. Paygr Sr.. will make the trip all the way to Czech oslovakia by plane. Mrs. Paygr Jr.'s parent, Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Siorll of Portland and her sister Mrs. Edwin Petrasek of Mallu who is visiting them met the plane 0.1 its slop in Salem. Country Club Blast Kills 1 LOS ANGELES, June 9 t& A blast ripped the Hlllcrest Country club apart Tuesday, killing at least one man and sending five others to hospitals. The one body was taken from the still-smouldering wreckage. An earlier report from an ambu lance driver, that he had picked up two bodies was not borne out, police said. Two of the victims were in the dining room, and one said "the table lifted up and fell on us." Olin Dutra, pro at the club, escaped in jury by a few momenu. The explosion occurred in a lock er room, and scattered lockers in a semi-circle for 50 feet. The root blew off Uie clubhouse and a fire virtually gutted it despite efforts of 12 fire companies. Loss was estimated bv Manager John Stein berg at $173,000. Hospitalized were Clarence Myers, who was sitting in the men's grill with Edward Koelbel. 52. club audi tor; John Steichen. steward: Emll Lepp, chef, Jimmy Wanecek and J. M. Friday, maintenance men. Suit Filed In Bus Wreck Suit for $3500 was instituted in circuit court here Tuesday in con nection with a Baker county bus accident involving Klamath men in June, 1946. Plaintiff It M. E. Holland, who names as defendants Dale Mattoon and Ernest Koschnick. doing busi ness as the Red Ball Stage lines. Holland in his complaint alleges that Mattoon was driving a bus in which he was a passenger, on state highway No. 7 in Baker county on June 13, 1946. He charges that due to allegedly fast and negligent op eration of the bus, it turned over, and the plaintiff received fractured ribs and a broken elbow. Holland was one of a party of Klamath Falls Elks going to Baker to a state convention at the time. His attorney In the damage suit is Harry Boivin. Circles Meet Methodist church circles will meet Thursday, Ruth circle at 1:30 p, m. lor desser: luncheon at the home of Mrs. Wil liam Wales Jr.. 4513 Clinton: Esther circle at 1:30 p. m. in the churcn parlors for dessert luncheon witn hostesses Mrs. Paul Patterson ana Mrs. C. R. Rogers: Martha circle, 1:30 dessert at' the home of Mrs. Joe Kennedy of Weyerhaeuser with Mrs. Wesley McNee as co-hostess; Mary circle at 1 p. m. for dessert lunciieon at the home of Mrs. Elis abeth Norris on Merrill road, wilh Mrs. O. R. Holloway as co-hostess. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. K. A. f uimrlnnri. Tenn.. are here I visiting their niece and family. ; Dr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Earhari I of Eldorado. They arrived Monday night and tomorrow win nccuiuimuy the Earhari to Eugene where they will bring home Dean Earhari. student at the University of Oregon. The visitors plan to lea e Friday by the southern route for their i home. Ruch has attended me na iuonal presbytery of the Presby j terian church in Seattle as a dele i gate. Meeting The Kathryn Beattie missionary society of the Peace Me morial church will meet Friday, June 11 at the home of Mrs. C. A. Young, 4667 Thompson beginning at 10:30 a. m. Members are asked to bring their owp sandwiches and table service. Roll call is to be answered with the word "Promise." Mrs. Hugh Mitchelmore will give a report on the 160th national gen eral assembly which convened in Seattle. May 35 through June 3 which Rev. and Mrs. Mitchelmore attended. Returned Clarence A. Humble, district attorney, is back at work after an extended stay in Minne sota where he attended funeral sent, ices for his brother. Dr. Herbert Humble, who was drowned In a fishing accident in Mille Lacs lake north of Minneapolis last month. A companion was also lost in the acci dent. To Weddinr Mrs. Robert OHarra left Thursday night for Ashland to attend the wedding of her friend Eva Smith and Wallace Cannon. OHarra Joined her In Ashland Sunday and they returned Monday to Klamath Falls. The O Harras reside at 1318 Monclalre. In Hillside Mrs. Hiram B. Mur doch, prominent Klamath Falls pio neer matron. Is ill at Hillside hos pital where she was admitted for medical care Tuesday morning. She underwent a transfusion during the day. Mrs. Murdock is the mother of Mrs. L. J. Coble 'of this city. Forester Warns Against Firecrackers Warning against shooting fire crackers was Issued Tuesday by Hal Ogle, superintendent of Klamath Forest Protective association. It is unlawful. Ogle said, to throw firecrackers along public roads, on forest lauds and railroad right of ways during fire closures and fines for this offense tan be levied up to $75. Some complaints have already come In to the KKPA office. Ogle said, of persons throwing llghled iu-ecraekers. Closure season com menced on May 15. and lighted fire crackers are a direct haaord to for ests. Strict measures will be taken to prosecute to the lull extent of the law anyone violating this fire prevention law, the superintendent said. G. Chastain Dies At 79 Death removed another Klnumth pioneer resident this week with the passing Monday In Portland of George Chastain. for 60 years a resi dent of this county. Mr. Chastain, 79. died following a brief Illness. He and Mrs. Chas tain have made their home In Port land for the past three years. Mr. Chastain. a native of Itzard county. Ark., born August 39. 1868. came to Oregon with his parents, the late Dr. John A. and Mary Jemina Chastain. who settled in Sams valley in 1875. Later Dr. Chas tain opened a drug store in Phoenix, Ore., where George Chastain Was reared. In 1888, the family moved to Bonanza where they had a ranch and operated the Big Springs hotel in town. As a young man. George Chastain was a well known buckaroo, riding the range with various early day outfits. Moving to Klamath Falls, he was employed In lvl Wlliltt s store. That was about 19O0. He was elected and served for 13 years as clerk of the circuit court, but in the meantime read law with Judge Benson. He entered the prac tice of law soon after finishing read ing with Judge Benson and prac ticed for many years here. Surviving are Mrs. Chastain. one daughter, Mrs. Olen A. Skogard of Sacramento. Calif., two sons. Charles and John of Portland; three sisters. Mrs. Sarah Ooss of Salem. Mrs. Etta Kllgore of Bonanza. Mrs. Ann E. Langell of Klamath Falls, and two brothers. Claud of Seaside and John of Portland. Mr. Chastain was a past master of Klamath lodge No. 77. AF&AM, and a York Rite Mason and Shrlner. Final rites will be conducted here by Whltlock'a at a date to be an nounced later. Two File In School Race Two more petitions were being cir culated here Tuesday as Interest rose In the directorship on School UoarU 2, Klamath Union high school. Hugh 'Volley, ei.gineer lor the United Stales ' bureau of reclama tion, and Vance Vaupel, Klamath Falls druggist, are the two who are circulating nominating petitions. Neither had filed at noon today. With the filing of the Tolley and Vauet petitions, tills will bring to four the number seeking the school board Job. K. O. Klahn Is the pres ent director but he indicated some time ago he would not be a candi date tor re-election. Already filed are Jack Llnman. businessman, and Paul Deller. KU1IS track coach and instructor. C. S. Elliot Is thus far unopposed for the office of director of the ele mentary board, No. 1. Clothing Needs Filled, Says SA Needs of the Salvation Anny III Portland, as far as food and cloth ing are concerned, have been satis fied, according to a wire received Tuesday morning by Fred E. Fleet, chairman of the Salvation Army disaster committee here. Contributions of money are still being received and forwarded to Portland, Fleet said. The response at the benefit movie Sunday where youngsters brought bundles of clothing as admission 'o the Pelican theatre matinee, was generous and (he clothing has been sent to Portland. HHOTIIKR IUKS Mrs. Allha (4. Urquhart, county welfare administrator, has left for Portland and Centralla. upon word of the death of her brother. Death occurred at Portland and burial will be at Centralla. HST Lashes Congress In Burrs Talk tConllntird iron; Page I) their platform "they were going to make a strong labor department." The republican pin! form, he added, "Is the pint form of the congress now." "One of our candidates for presi dent has said the best way tu con trol prices was not tu buy," Mr. Truman aald. He did nut Identity the candidate, but added, "I guess he would let you atarve. 1 don't know, I am not In that clam." The challenge to congress lo stay on the Job was put In these words: "If this congress goes away with out passing an agricultural bill, without passing a housing bill, with out doing something about prices, then this congress has not done anything for the country. "They should slay llicro until they get those things done." Leaves for North The president left Immediately after his talk fur Washington stale. He will Inspect (irand t'uulre dam today and top a number of off-the-cuff talks with a major addrens at Seattle tomorrow. He will be the guest at Olympta tonight and tomorrow night of Gov, Mou C. Walgreu, frequently talked of us a candidate for I he democratic vice presidential nomination. Mr. Truman got out of bed at Mtssoii. Mont., and, chid In pa jamas and robe, greeted the crowd that met his train. "I understand it was announced I wuuld speak here. I am sorry I had gone to bed." he apologised. "Hut I thought I would let you see what I look like, even If I didn't have on my rlothes." After extemporaneous greetings with the crowd, the president Joked with photographers who crowded ill to take his picture In night attire, I then he returned to his stateroom. Yan Duker Rites Slated Final riles for the Rev. Charles Harold Van Duker, who died here Hundiiy following a brief Illness, will he held III the chapel of the F.tul Wlitllook Fi nil home Thursday al 3 p. ill. will! Hie Rev, Keith I', Fields, pastor of the lllblo llapllst church of Mils city. Rev. Van Duker was paslor of the Calvary llapllst linmii at linker at the time of his passing, and pall bearers will be members from Ihal church Including Marlon ('handler, Mae Wssonnctt. Albert Mnrsland. John Eversou, Ed rlword and All ium Perkins. Mrs. Marin Chandler, the church organl.it. will plnv and the choir director of the church, Mrs, Lyle Carpenter, will be the sollst, Commitment services and Inter ment will lake place III UK1F ceme tery here. CRACKER BLAST INJURES YOUTH A flrecrarkec which went off prematurely lacerated the right hand of 11-year-old Konald Bal lard early .Monday night. The youngster was rushed to Hillside hospital for emergenry treatment by his parents. .Mr. and Mrs. Jess Ballard of this city. Light Shower Hits Lakeview LAKEVIKW. June 9 A 10-niliiu'e shower which damened gardens In this area, fell during the early part of Tuesday evening but It w as noth ing compared to Saturday's down pour. The sun was shining brightly to day and outside of moist ground there was little evidence of the pre cipitation which has fallen In these parts recently. To Uuy Sell oi Iratie. it pays to read Herald and News Clossifled Ads -II pays to Advertisel Grems Final Rites Friday Final riles for 7-year-old Joyce Elaine Clrem.i, daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. C. It. Oirms of 343 linger i, were held from Ward's Klamath Funeral Home on Friday. The little girl, a first grader at Riverside, died at Doernlmcher hos pital In Portland following an II werk Illness. Death was attributed to tubercular meningitis. She was born In llawarden, Iowa. March 6, IU41, and lour years ago came lo Klamath Falls with her parent. Joyce was baptised In the First Methodist church at llawardci and attended the First Covenant Sunday school here. Itev. Helimr Jacobvm of that church officiated. Interment look place In Klamath Mrtnorlat park. Survivors unhide the paieuu, one sister Linda; one brother, Johnny, granparenls, Mrs. Jriinle Clrrliu of this city and Mr. and Mrs. George II. Dunker of Aberdeen. H. D . who were hero for Ihe services. They left Sunday for their home. US Military Observers Off" For Holy Land WASHINGTON, Juno f W) Twenty-one Aiiii'iican iiillllury of. fleers are leaving liiimedlalelv lo servo as lime observers In Pales. Hue, Ihe stale department iui nounred Tuesday. Seven navy olflecra ara leaving by plane some lime today. Hevcn atmy and seven air force oflUeis will be assigned from the Kutopenn theater. The reiiet for observers cuius from Count Folkn lleruudoite, United Nations mediator, who bus been trying lo minute agieeineui between Arabs and Jews on leiu.a of a four-week truce. Michael J. Mi'Dei moll, stale de. paiiiueul piess officer, said the request came In the last few days. OIMclnls UIHlrlsttHtd oluervrm itM were being dispatched at Heron, dolte's I'eipiesl by France and lu-i-glum. Crano Truck Razed By Sudden Fire OK Triinslrr coiiiimuys lug emus truck was destrovrd by flic at a o'clock Monday night on the lower lke road near (he George Amltieu ranch. The truck apparently bmkfired and Immediately started buiuitii;, according to Al Vincre. OK Tram fer company head. Driver or ths truck. Wade Howell, was Ulllnjo If Turn those no-longer u.ed tieles In.o rath now I lleraiti and News Want Arift aro Inexpensive and bring quirk revolts From School -Jack I. Robinson, son of Mr. and Mis. C. E. Robin son. UM Derby, Is home from Htan lord university for a short visit. He will return to the university In a week for the beginning of summer school. WHEEL and STEERING ALIGNMENT SERVICE DICK B. MILLER CO. 711! Klamath fli. 410 Surgery Elbert Merrill. 32. Lake, view resident, had major surgery Tuesday morning at Hillside hos pital. Merrill has been ill for some time. He Is the son of 8. H. Merrill, employe of the Lakeview Logging company. RAINBOW ! SHOW 4J . I N f. H, "STRANGE Nj XVTtf. IMPfRjiMiTlfttr aiiiji run "BUNDSPOr Appendectomy Mrs. J. TJ. Lilly, route 3. box 397. who had an ap pendectomy recently at Hillside hos pital, was able to leave for her home Tuesday. Patient Donald Patton. 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Pat ton of Merrill, had his tonsils re moved at Hillside hospital Tuesday. Improving Mrs. L. Orth Slsemore of Lakeshore drive, who has been a patient at Hillside hospital this past week, la reported improving. Pythian Sisters There will be a regular meeting of Pythian Sisters in the IOOF hall Friday evening. All the Kids Are Asking for MOVIE VACATIONS Schooldays are over and active children want fun and need healthful relaxation. Many wise parenti are lending them off on short "movie vacations" that take the tedium out of the longest and hottest days. Not far away, at your nearest theatre, the manager and the children's favorite stars are waiting to take them on a pleasant trip to see far places and inter esting people, to hear instructive and funny things. And all in a cool, healthful atmosphere. Send your children on a short movie vacation today. And slip off yourself when you have a few hours. Frequent movie vacations, costing little, will tide all of you over until your long vacation. Klamath Falls theatres, with their cheer ful appointments, offer the best in entertainment. v - ...V J Supervisor Race Close ALTURAS, June Charles Fiti patrick and John O. Cummlngs were separated by only six votes in final figures Tuesday on their Modoc county supervisor race, complied after absentee ballots In the fourth supervisor district were opened. Both were nominated and will compete for the supervisor post in the gen eral election. Final figures In the fourth dis trict: Fitzpatrick, 545; Cummlngs, 538; Auble. 131. There were no absentee ballots 1n the first district, where Paul Rob inson nosed out Harvey Darat, In cumbent. In the third district, the absentee count failed to change the standings of George Perkins, In cumbent, and Lawrence Smith, who were nominated to compete In the finals. Pair Admit Damage To School Building Two youngsters who have ad mitted breaking into Roosevelt school last Saturday, were in Juve nile custody Tuesday. The boys, aged 12 and 14, were located by city police Monday. They reside In the vicinity of the school and are Roosevelt students. Police reported the boys readily admitted the break-In. saying they went In through the boiler room, and spent about half an hour mess ing up the kitchen and various rooms. Considerable damage was done, and the boys left a chalked rejoinder on a blackboard: "Boy what a mess you have to clean up." Medical Care Elmer T. Rlndal, owner of the Modern Grocery In Klamath Falls, Is receiving medical care at Hillside hospital. Tonsllectomy Jane I.arkln young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Larkln, 542 Pacific Ter-1 race, had her tonsils removed at Hillside hospital this morning. In Tflvn nniiDlai UThit1ln Swan Lake rancher, was In Klam ath Falls Tuesday as a witness hi a circuit court trial. Improving Mrs. M. O. Williams of 1450 Homedale, who recently had major surgery at Hillside hospital, Is reported Improving, Surgery Mrs. Adelia Storey of Malln Is recovering from major sur. gcry at Hillside hospital. Treatment Mrs. Emma Lou Coff man of Keno Is receiving medical care at Hillside hospital, VA To Ask Bids On Hospitals WASHINGTON, June iffy-The veterans administration will ask for bids during June, July and August on 15 new hospitals. The plans were outlined by Ad ministrator Carl R. Oray Jr., to the house appropriations committee. His testimony was made public today. Imia shop Peasant Shirts Long, full, graceful styles oil prettied up for summer with petticoat' ruffles, cummerbunds, flounces. 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