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ATEDFOItD Mm TRTBTTNE, frfEDFORD, OKECpy, THURSDAY, MAY 19128." .PXGE THTlffB Y COPCQ EMPLOYES T The Copco employes club enjoy ed a fine program at the regular weekly forum meeting this noon featuring tho Junior High School Harmonica quartet. Trecedlng the musical program, Miss Mclba Wil liams gave an Interesting talk on the development of tho harmonica band movement which has swept the nation. Tho move was started in PhiladelphiaMvhen Albert lloxio became Interested In the advance ment of music among tho youths of America and selected tho har monica as the best means of Inter esting the American boy In music. The movement spread rapidly in that city and today there aro 70, 000 boys und girls playing the harmonica In Philadelphia. Other large cities as well as the smaller communities took up the work in the cast and It is now getting a start In the west. Minn Williams has accomplished wonders in start ing the movement here and is placing Medford In a position to pioneer the work in this state. With the splendid interest which Is being taken here it is reasonable to assume that Mnlford will be in a position to capture the state title for the beat harmonica band when tho first contest Is staged in Ore gon. Miss Williams complimented tho C'ppco organization upon the fine spirit of cooperation shown in the movement and thanked the com pany for Its support in helping put it over in this con munity. Following the introductory talk, a diversified program of solos, ducts and quartet numbers was put on by the following members of the Junior High Harmonica quartet: Bob Schrecengost, Ting ley Champie, Bob Dietrich anil Woodrow Shaw. Each number met with hearty applause from those present. At the conclusiup of the musical program, Horace Bromley in be half of the Copco organization presented each member of the quartet with a "chromonica," which is tho "last word" in har monicas and wished the boys suc cess In their work. Needless to THE NEW R.IALTO J j ONE BIG LAUGH CLASSIC AFTER ANOTHER 1 1 - ' jrrVCSSl Watch for these showi during Laugh Week J ! p! "GOOD TIME CHARIE" with CLYDE COOK I I ; MtMl CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN "THE CIRCgS I I ll HAROLD LLOYD in "SPEEDY" 'I LOOK For This Trade Mark "USE LUMBER Made in Medford say tho youthful musicians were overjoyed to recelvo the type of instrument they had all been long ing for. An added attraction at tho meet-' ing was a talk on India by Hans Prossar of Lahore. India, now affiliated with the California Ore gon Power company. Prossar who is a graduate of electrical engi neering of the University of Wash ington gave some interesting side lights on his native land which is populated by over 320 million people, one-fifth of tho world's population. The next Copco "smoker" will he held May 9th, according to an announcement made by Jack Part ridge and an excellent program has been arranged for the occasion 1). S. Daniels acted as chairman of today's meeting and guests includ ed Miss Williams, Miss Ford, Hans Prossar, C. It. Braley and tho members of tho Junior High liar monica quartet. 4 AT The Medford Shriners club, which is the only distinctive knife I and fork club of the city, at which ! ' tin KerintlH nmt tfru u ro ttnrmltl nrl to come up during the dining pe riod, will hold its monthly lunch con at tho Hotel Medford tomor row noon, for which an unique en tertainment has been prepared. A big attendance of Shriners is look ed for. Another event of u usual Inter est to the local Shrlners Is that tomorrow night the regular month ly meeting of Hillah temple of the Mystic Shrine will be held tomor row night nt Ashland, and this will be the last meeting of tho u-mpie prior to the ceremonial to be held May 26th, also at Ashland. A largo delegation of tho local DeMolay chapter comprising the drill team or patrol, and their re cently elected queen, Kdna Mao Wells, h ft for Portland last nifiht to attend tho state convention of the DeMolay, where they hope to capture tho honor of having tho handsomest queen and the best drill team. Other Mcdord De Molay members left for tho Port land convention today. HERE YOU ARE FOLKS, ANOTHER: BIO. MIRTH QUAKE E AT MATH FAILS If present indications hold true, Medford will be well represented at the Great Northern Railroad celebration to ho held at Klamath Falls May 11 and 12. The celebra tion promises to bo one of the most elaborate ever attempted In Klamath Falls, according to the tontatlve program, as follows: Friday, May 11 12:00 to 1:00 p. in. Arrival of first Orcat Northern train 'Salute of 2S guns in honor of arrival Crowning of Queen Klamath as Great Northern queen Christening of Great Northern train by queen. 2:30 p. m. ' Official ceremonies Add resses from ronreBontatl ves of visiting cities Driving of tho golden spike Band concerts -6:00 to 8:00 p. m. Band concerts 8:00 p. m. Street dancing Fireworks display Suturday, May 12 Daybreak: Firing of anvils 10:00 n. m. Railroad celebration parado 1:00 p. m. First train of produce from the Klamath Basin over the Grent . Northern leaves Klamath Falls Caravans around valley, city and mills 2:00 p. m. May Day fete by Klamath coun ty high school. Oregon Oarsman Honored SEATTLE, Wash.. May 3. (jp) .loet Olmstead of Knterprise, Ore., a five-year man who has fought his way up from Drudgery of the second treshman crew to the out standing oarsman of Washington's shells, last night was awarded the Piggott trophy, which ia annually given to the crew man who has been the source of greatest inspira tion to his shipmates. Classified advertising gets results. SELL WATER BONDS . AT A PREMIUM TO Tho mile of the ?JO,000 In city witter muin bonds, which when bids were opened nt the city coun cil meeting hint Tuesday nlht was deferred until the council could get In touch with various bidders to verify their understanding of tho bids submitted, automatically was consummated yesirrday wnm the Pierce, Fair company, a J'orilnjul bonding house, and the best bidder telegraphed to City Recorder Alford the affirmation of their submitted hid. This firm jiald a $464 premium for the 5 per cent interest bearing 10 year assessment bonds, redeem able by the city on and after the first year from date. ' This Is the first time that assessment bonds of the city have ever been sold at a less rate than 6 per cent. Keith Tiaughman, a termor em. pluyo of tho First National bank, arrived In Chile during the early part of April to beiKli duties as assistant observer with an astro nomical obHervatory located on the summit of Mt. Montezuma. He will probably be located there for sev eral years and succeeded in obtain ing the position following two years of persistent applications to the Smithsonian Institution at Wash ington, D. C, where ho spcntiHcv eral months before leaving' for South America. A postcard from him was received here yesterday. Medford, as well as Ashland, was represented by a delegation of lodge members at a special meet ing held last night by the Central Point Rebekah loiigo in honor or the etnto department president, Mrs. Sanderson of Potrland. The installation of tho new (lrc- plug on the corner of Central ave nue and Sixth street having been completed, the work of installing one at Havtlctt and Main streets and another at Fir and Main streets is scheduled to begin early next week. The old hydrants, which had served for 2! years for fire protection in the business section of Medford, will be Installed on the 16-lnch main along the out- akirts of tho city, where thero la now no nmple fire protection. State executives of tho Ladles' Auxiliary of tho merlcan Legion met with members of the state convention commission at tlio regular , Wednesday meeting last night to discuss tho coming con vention. Tho annual ' auxiliary convention will be hold horo at tho samo tlmo as tho Lesion con ference nnd the combined attend ance of tho two groups will bring thousands of visitors to this city next August. The Auxiliary execu tives report having found state wide Interest In the Medford con vention In their travels over the state, and predict tho largest at tendance over registered nt a Re gion gathering In tho department of Oregon. A fine program of Copco movies was enjoyed at the Independence school last nigbt. In connection with on entertainment put on by tho "Four 11" girls" club. Pic tures, shown through the courtesy of the Copco advertising depart ment Included a number of re cent current events of Interest to all present. Pictures of tho girls sewing club of the independence school, taken at last year's county fair, mado a hit with tho audi ence. , The Weather lowest tcmpcraturo this morn ing. 31. l'rccipialtion for 21 hours end ing 5 a. ni.. none. Yesterday's weather here: Hlgh OBt temperature. 63. Lowest tem perature yesterday, 32. Moan tem perature yesterday. 48. Precipitation: Tho total rainfall since 1st of month, trace. Humidity yesterday, 6 a, m., 86 per cent; 12 noon, 29 per cent; 5 p. m., 35 per cent. Character of day, clear. Sun sets today at 7:12 p. m., rises tomorrow D:03 a. m., sets to morrow, 7:13 p. m. (Rises and sets aro computed for level horizon). Forecast for tonight and tomor row. Fall1 tonight and Friday. Not much change In temperature. L. WALTER DICK, Meteorologist, United States Weather Bureau. Radio Program KMED Mall Trlhunc-Vtrdn SUtloo i Tonight 6:15 p. in. Tho Medford Mall : Tribune 8 to 9 p. m. Tho Jackson j County Creamery 9 to 9:30 p. m. The Modern Plumbing and Hhcot Metal 4 1 Co. j 4 Friday, May 4th , 10 to 10:30 a. in. Bo. Ore. i Klectrlo i 10:30 to 11 a. m. M. M. Dept. Ktoro 1 1 to 1 1 : 30 a. m. Jacquo Lcn- ' nox 11:30 to I! noon. Ilrophy's Jewelry Htore 4 : 13 to 12:30 noon. Medford i Klectrlc Co. I 6:16 p. m. Medford Mall Tr.1- 4 ' greyies NOT 10 RETURN "OwinK to matters pending In Washington of Kreat tmiortaiu-e to tile country and socially to Ore Ron and tills district, both lcjiflu-, tive and departmental," nays Con gressman V. IS. lUiwley, "I will be required, to remain lu WashlnKton attendine to official duties und will ' not be able to nuike a primary cam paign for renomiuutlon. 1 would like very much to bo to Oregon, confer with, uiy constituents and Congressman Haw ley render an occount of my services in person to the voters, to whom I am profoundly Kintcl'ul, but official duties will not permit me to." Congressman Huwlcy is accred ited with holding a high place In the confidence and judgment of the membeni of Hie house and, ow ing to his experience. Information and acquaintance, says ho is in a position to ronder his state nnd ilis trlct services of value and Imnort ance. Congressman llawley was recent ly appointed chairman of the com mittee on ways and menus, which is one of tho Important commit tees In congress, and 1b also the chairman of tho joint, committee on internal revenue taxation, chair man of the republican caucus of the house, and is on several other important committees. 1 Popular Coast . Product on Local Market Cantorlubp motor oil. a coast pro duct, has been placet! on sale lu Medford and southorn Oregon and the Lewis Super Service Station of thla city Is distributor. The Mail Tribune Is being used as the nd vertlHing medium to cover this ter ritory. Castorlube Im advertised as "the scientific mixture of castor and mineral oils; Klves 15 to 1(0 per cent sreator power und 10 per cent mure Hat mileage, less crankcase dilu tion, friction, vlbrntlon, carbon. It won't become overheated nnd It will give 50 per cent more mileage than any oil you've over used. Kx trav Riant claims, we udintt, but we can back them up." In this Ihsuo appears one of the ads for this popular product. J y if The Jackson County Building & Loan Association Is a Mutual Institution Prospective Builders will find our service especially do sirablc. When a person starts to save, he soon accumulates enough to make the initial payment on a home. Let us help you to hecome a home owner through our home loan plan. Jackson Building Ovir 19 Years iiiiiiiyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii PAYCASH PAY LESS NO BILLS TO DISTRESS lay Whit Is Well Know At Worth While The Name "Penco" is Outstanding When Sheets and Sheeting of Quality Are Mentioned Fastidious housewives who still must be thrifty shoppers have found "Pen co" the .solution to many a problem. You will be proud to use this splen did line, even in your guestroom. Our range of prices is attractively moder ate and surprising tor aualitv. Poiieo 8-4 Mcnclicd uml 9-4 Vanl l'enoo ft-4 lik'uislit'd mid bleached Shotting. Ynrd Tonco Sheets, size 7:2x00. Kae Pernio Sheets, 72x99. Each Penco Sheets, size 81x90.. Eneh $1.49 Penco Sheets, size. 81x90. Kueh $1.69 Penco Pillow Cases, size 4-JxHG. Kach 37o Pcneo Pillow Cases, sizo 45x30. Each 39c Penco Linen-finish Pillow Tubing: 40-inch. Yard 35c 42-inch. Yard 37c Social Notes and Meetings The Children of the American Revolution, like all other patriotic Moclotiea, nro working for American ldealH. Alt natloniil patriutlu or ganlzatlona huve cummtUccs whose functions and alma nre alike. Among these can be mentioned welfare, earing for and Improving the physical conditions of the lens fortunate, thrift, saving in the time of plenty for the time of famine, student loans. The IMughlci-M oft the American Revolution alone, have I172.00D lu their loan fund; this In addition to the Mimn put aside by many oilier organizations enables thousands uf boy a and glr)! throughout our land to prepare j thomselvi-'H for a higher citizenship and greriter nnrvlcft to future pen-' Association The Place to Invest Your Savings in Medford Not One of IT TT ANATION-WIDB J II B ' 1 INSTITUTION- f 1 ICPenneyCo. "where taving$ are greatest'.' n for Timely Savings an item or such outstanding I'nblouuhi'il Sheeting. 53c 10-4 Un erutUma. I'rcHorvntion of historic records and marking historic uputs aro other ways these societies have for serving their country. Many hundred years hence much of the present history will bo crowded out of our school studies, the deeds of early pioneers will bo recorded In only a few books In libraries, the only a few books in libraries. The school history of today makes very little mention of hoiiio of tho noble men and women who endured un told hardships to settle and claim I Oregon for tho I'nited HtatcH. Local1 societies are endeavoring to teach! children of these pioneers and pre- j serve records and mark historic spots, (leueral Joseph Lane Sod-1 ely C. A. It. Is preparing to aid lu ! this work. Kveryono is asked to ! cooperate uml attend a card party' bridge and "&00" to he given atj the Guild hall on the afternoon of i May 10. A musical program and ( refresh mnnts will furnish addition 59c mm r I It is a mutual institution in which all share in the manage ment and the profits, Funds investod in this association yield 7 per cent dividends payablo semi-annually. It is a SAFE, PROFITABLE investment in which your money is AVAILABLE should you wiEh to withdraw it. You cannot make a better investment than this ono in YOUR institu tion, right here in Medford. County & Loan Our Stockholders Has Lost A HELPFUC STORE, PAY LESS, GET MORE I Week Offerings Buy Now! jS3 al entertainment. Kor table re' ervallons, phone 297-J. LOWDEN FAILS TO HE UP ARKANSAS I.ITTl.E HOCK, Ark., May 3. (Pi After a heated debate the re publican Htato convention voted 255 to 71 today to nend the state's four delegates at huge to the na tional convention unlnntructed. Klliioitors of Frank (. I.owden, former governor of lllonoin, who In ii huge hind owner In Aiknnmis, fought to have the delegation pledged for him. Ho Is a candi date for his party's presidential nnminnllon. a Penny We) bune I to . Medford Realty board. iniiii illlllfUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll! ICS ''1111 1 1 i i in n h i
