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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1928)
"MKDFOHl) MAIL TK1MLNK. MKDFOKD, OKKtiON. Tl'i:slAV. I)K 'KM UKU is. 1M2S. NOT 100 LATE 10 PLACE SEALS ON n FRilft li 0 t it Ml At the annual election, of of- Owfnp in tliL- ahst'tu-e of County ' Tllik'B A l.iv Ciimi'i-....- (i .wl t itn- fleers yost.Tdny by Iho Jackson , niIHsiontM-H ;trKo Alford and Vis county Fruitgrower.- U-nRuo. Al-jtor Jtuivoll. in utu-miame ut tli bcrt liurch was ducted president , amnml xuuo ronvcntiim of county mid oiIm Knot h was t hos.m first ' JU,,K'H 1,mi i'ummlnionorM ut vice-president, while Rupert llcii ry was mimed aecond-vico presi dent and C. T. 1'uker, secretary. Mr. Liurch succeeds 11. Van lloe venberjf who hud served for two consecutive terms And a part of u. third term. In addition to the election, re ports cf the year's activities were ; cjer.a ' li. Wood, Carl G!now, Alfred V .1. (IKIllTJ , JM'l L JlIlllflBUll, O. . . Itarnes, Albert Hurch and Steve? Nye. A resolution was offered bv Mr. Hurch tn seek jl wnvx nnd means of lowering packing house cost, claiming thut local fruit plants have higher rates than In other districts and another reso lution was offered by Mr. Nye urging Oregon congressmen and i senators to provide for a tariff provision concerning fruits. Portland, there will be no session of the county court this week. Outside of routiucmattcrs, noth ing of importance was si;; ted for the session. County Clerk Delilah Stevens Meyers is attending the state con vention of county clerks, and isl one of the two women county I in ntiendunce. The other 1 woman official is from Grant county. Radio Program KMED Hull Tribunc-Vlrgln sffetlon EXPECT NORBECK i; 1 1 uc-day. Dec. 1H G:.70 to ti:l". Ye Towne Crier 6:15 to :30 Medford Mail Tribune, news and markets. 7 :1!0 to X Lamport's Toy Store. 8 to 9 Snider's Dairy. ii to i.o California Oregon 4 Power enmpany. Wednesday, !. n v 10 to II -Mann's Dept. Store. 11 to Heek's Hakery. il:3 to 12.AU Modern Plumbing A: Sieet Co. 12 to 12:30 City Cleaning Dyeing Works. fr 12:3n tn 1:30 lleebi & Kin v die Service Stations. (Contributed) We want to remind you that it la not too lute Our you to buy Christmas sea-.s to decorate your mull with. "What fun we could have," wrote Stevenson to u friend, "if we were all well, what work we couid do. whit a happy place we could make lor each otlr." Isn't it worth working for'. Doesn't It seem to suggest the l:ibercul:;M;i Christmas seal, which works the year around, to bring health . to everybody? Yes, Siovtn.m knew, for .his life was cut short by tu berculosis, you remember. And another thing we wnnt to remind you all hiiih school pupils ure not healthy enoueh to make the team. On the contrary, tuberculo sis claims more victims around that ago than any other. So buy Chrlstimus seals and help the work" of the Jackson Count v Public Health association. Twenty-five years n-;o tubercu losis meant a death sentence and a general menace. Today, through health education, the death rate has been cut hi half but is still the lending cause of death between the ages of lo and 4f years. It Is esti mated that on the average a per son who dies from tuberculosis is siek for two years and so sick for Moose Norbeck of Portland.: scheduled to wrestle Art Evans, Cherokee Indian, here next Friday evening at the FUalto theatre. Is expected to arrive in Medford to morrow, fully prepared for the Indian, who promises to give Nor beek one of ttie toughest battles of hin career. Tickets are re ported to be selling good and the ihcfure is expected to he filP'd with wrestling fans from all parts, of southern Oregon. Wrestlers in the preliminary matches are In hard training, es-j pecially Tommy Ityan who will ' meet Young Clutch of Portland j in the semi-winuup. (ioteh is 10 1 pounds heavier and has had con-j Mdcmide experience in the ring, but Ityan is iv-lying on his sjeed ; and strength on defeating the John W. Johnson and Scott V. i uitiaiiu KPP'e'- Anoihev good Davis" local residents on a world match is expected between (Veil tour, are now in China, and ex Rirriek of Grants Pass and Curly poet to spend Christmas Kvt in Woods of this city, wan ouas Singapore. Season greeting cards s one vear as not to hn able to work. - It Is also estimated that ths av j crape income of the average man is $luuo a year. So that the loss ' cf income to the. community is $1,- OoO for each death from tubercu- . losis. Metal ; It is nlso true that, while this ; person is so sick as to bo unable ito work, someone must care for ; him. and this care Is moderately estimated al $SU0. So each death ! from tuberculosis causes a loss to 'm G:'n Ye Towne Crier the community of $15(10. In the C:lii to ti:30 Medford Mail t last 10 years, on the basis of fnr2 Tribune, news and markets. 5-j deaths, the loss to Oregon was SS,- In the year of 1H27, 8783,000. sii JOlSllOlVIS ifNS PLAN TO ATTEND The Kotarv club pJaved Santa Claus to seven men from the Jack son county hospital, who were their guests at a luncheon hold this noun at Hotel Medford. C Ultra and candy were, given to the visit ors and an extra supply spnt hy them to otiiers at the hospital who were unable to attend. ItoMrian Paison Lawrence led a beautiful prayer in honor oi the coming least of Christmas, and the mem hers of the KotHiy club san the old carol, "Silent Night. Ilo'.y Night.' Itev. Lawrence then intro duced the guests from thr Jackson county hospital. Rev. 1). 1'. Millard, rjrmer pas tor of the Christian church here, told the story of his broom-stick violin, which he constructed him self, and sold several times at a 'Ked Cross benefit during the war for $175. the Instrument being re turned to him after ench sale. It was then returned to him by the last purchaser nnd became the means of considerable tintertuin ment for the benefit of soldiers and sailors during tiie war. Itev. Millard played "Carry Me lack to Old Virginia" on the unique instrument and then sang tl e son-;. The final chorus was sung by the entire assembly. A series of Co pen pictures vrp sh'own by Horace Bromley. The first leature was an amusing grou. entitled "Unreal Newsreels." This picture was followed by a movie reproduction of the Medford-Men-son Tech game In Portland, Other guests of the day were: Kenneth Neil and Clayton Young, visiting Hotarlans from tlrants J'ass; Dr. 1-aegeson, Rev. I). K. MU lard, Clyde Miggins, Victor Sether who has recently received his mas ter degree from Stanford and ha recently been granted a professor ship of n California college., Mr Sether with Mrs. Sether is back hfj " tlo ho'Mays. A Christmas gift of $10 was given by tl e club to the girls who hav. waited on table for the Rotarlau: during the year. IN INDIA MSM$i: rviAtbH nin OREGON HAS given the edge to win. Kegular Convocation, Cratei- Lake Chapter So, 3:', It. A. M., Tuesday, Dec. IS. -Election of of ficers at "( p. m. lian . quot at 0:30. Work in II. A. degree. Official visit of ft rand High Idlest of Oregon, l'.y order of If. P. R K. NICHOLS, Secy. have been received from the pair, by Medford citizens from Tokyo, Japan. Letters received by rela tives, convey the information that i he globe-trotters are having a fine time, and as yet "have found no place that looks as good as the Rogue River valley." The next country on the'r itinerary is India, from whence they journey for a two week's stay in the Holy Iind and Jeruvnleni. i A good sized delegation of local wrestling- fans plan to attend the Ted Thye a nd Fred Morteiuen world's light -Heavyweight cham pionship bout at the Rivoli theater in CJrants I 'ass Thursitay night. It is the first meeting1 between the two men and '-s expected to draw one of the largest crowds of the year in that city. An interesting semi-wiiidup will take place be tween Cbel Wiles, I'nrtland police man, and Rig Nolan of Marsht'ield, in addition to a number of inter esting preliminaries, Including an exhibition between the son and dntithh'rof Mortcnsen. I A .. .W A jffk r'ATA-r'ATA'A' .- -v..- .y.ry.v.yy.y.T.T.ry.T w V V V 1r - - - - - v ( I "Still Plenty of I 1 ime to send Gift Boxes of Fancy Rogue River Valley Fruit to your friends in the middle west and on the coast. Extra Fancy Pears in half boxes EXTRA FANCY APPLES IN SMALL GIFT BOXES AND FULL BOXES. 1 "'- . f Attractive Christmas Gifts Beautiful Redwood Boxes filled with Fruits and Nuts BON VOYAGE CHRISTMAS BOXES-FANCY BOX CHOCO LATES. Just leave address and we will send the Christmas packages for you. I Many of (he members of the Medford high school football team, state champions, who graduate this year, when, and if they go to college, wilt attend the Culver-j-slty of- Oregon, -unless they change 'their minds, between now and next September. Hernia Hughes, admittedly, even in The Dalles, as the most prom- j ising high school center in the state, and bis brother, Jack, are j both slated for Rugene, ami both plan on turning out with the fresh- man football squad next fall. Rill .Morgan' tackle, and nlso regarded l as varsity material, is likewise scheduled to attend 'Old Oregon.' j The loral athletes regard the jl'nlversity of Oregon, as the corn ling, "athletic Kchonl," and having the best educational facilities. Next year will be a lean year for Jbo local football squad, but j not as lean, as It might be, for i the second string, is a. seasoned I outfit, ami has weight and speed, j From the, present outlook. It will j be a lighter team than any that have worn the Rlack and Ked for five years, but to offset this, it will be a "smarter" team than usual. The entire line, and two from the backfield of this year, graduate next June. Personal Attention Prompt Service o fi.,E. MAR5H Pfione 252 iSEEN ABOUT THE TOWN, ! AS HOLIDAY NEARS The pro Christmns activity of tlip 1 Ic'lty uml vicinity ii seen everywhere 1 1 not only In the Btreet and outer home decoration, hut In the i manned of nhopiit r :s: the stores, . I liml lilllldriirlu .f t.onl.!n n ..-..I..,. .1, home parcels of various sizes, while 1 1 their way to the postofflce lobby, where almost all day Ioiik groups are assembled before the stamp windows In the final act of lor wurdlnu presents throtiKh the malls. And Christmas presents are con tlnuInK to nrrive hy the hundreds on the various trains, especially Jon the special dally Christmas par I eels train from Portland, which yes Iterday was so heavily laden with parods for the various stops be tween here and Portland that It arrived In Medford hours late. The dally parcels train, which runs as the second section of No i t nnd Is duo In Medford about 10:10, today was so heavily laden i with its Christinas presents coming from all parts of the country that A word reached the postofflco late Jf this forenoon lhat It would not IV reach Medford before il o'rki A this afternoon. f .So far, the postnfflce personnel y of employes ban been able tn prnf J,ll.'Hlly keep ahreaat with the ii- 'coining parceln by delivering them V i IbroiiKhoui the city within a few A ! hours after Ihey nrrlvn by train, GROCER Phone 252 Buy Christmas Health "cals Infant 8tnothered .MKUCKI), Cl Dep. IS. (Tl Kenneth Hunt, Infant son of M. and Mrs. David U. Hunt of Madera, was smothered to death while slenplnif In the' rear seat of the family automobile heavily wrapped. iiality Value Thrift QUALITY is the biggest, the most important thing you buy in any purchase. Because (QUALITY is the thing that makes the goods serviceable asd lasting. Our merchandise is quality made to stand the test of service. VALUE means that goods are worth their price in the service they give. It's the QUALITY you get for the low prices you pay that makes shopping here a practical application of the rule of thrift. Your Christmas money will buy more at this store because of the enormous buy ing power that 1024 stores make possible. Join the throngs of satisfied shoppers who daily make this MEDFORD'S BUSIEST STORE. Cheerful, courteous, service is our motto LISTED BELOW ARE A FEW OF THE MANY GIFT SUGGESTIONS TO BE FOUND HERE For Mother House Slippers 69c to $3.98 Kimonos cf Corduroy . . $2.98 to $4.98 Hosiery, full-fashioned silk 98c, $1.49 Scarfs 98c to $2.98 Towel Sets .49c to $2.98 Bedspreads . $2.98 to $4.98 Handbags $2.98 Umbrellas . $2.98, $4.98 Boudoir Pillows 98c to $2.98 Fancy Sofa Pillows . . .$1.98 to $4.98 Handkerchiefs . 5c to $1.98 Silk Lingeries . 98c to $5.90 For Sister Stationery '. 25c to $1.98 Hosiery ..... .... .98c to $1.49 . Silk Lingeries 98c to $5.90 Beaded Bags $2.49 to $9.90 Atomizers 98c to $3.98 Manicure Sets 98c to $4.98 Silk Scarfs 98c to $2.98. Boxed Hankys 25c to $1.49 Overnight Cases $9.80 Ribbon Novelties .49c to $1.98 Rayon Bloomers 98c For Baby If you are sontemplating a gift to a Wee Friend you will find many dainty items in our Infants' department. Many hand-embroidered dresses, knitted garments, celluloid novelties, sweaters, hoods, etc. are here in abundance and our prices are exceptionally low. For Father Bathrobes $4.49 to $12.50 Neckties ... .49c to $2.98 House Slippers $1.49 to $3.98 Shirts . . 98c to $2.98 Silk Seeks . 49c Mufflers, silk or wool . : . 98c to $2.98 Traveling Sets ... 98c to $9.90 Belts 49c to 98c Cigarette Lighters 69c, 98c Boxed Handkerchiefs 35c to 98c Suspenders 49c to 98c Cap and Scarf Sets . $3.98 For Brother : Boys Set, (tie, pencil and marbles) 49 Boy's Neckties . . . J 25c, 49c Boy's Shirts 69c, 79c, 98c Boy's Fancy Socks . . . , . 25c. Boy's Garter Sets . . .49c Boy's Warm Gloves 49c to $1,23 Blazers, all wool $2.98 Boy's Belts .49c 98c Boy's Warm Mittens 49c, 98c Boy's House Slippers . . . .98c to $1.49 Boy's Juvenile Suits . . . $1.98 to $4.98 Visit Toyland "V; ; Our Toy department is well-known to all Southern Oregon as the place where proven quality at the lowest possible, price is a fact and not just an advertising slogan. We in vite any comparison as to price and quality that you may care to. make. NOW A.Bi9 VJ Steel" TODAY and Wednesday You'll Never Forgive Yourself if You Miss MILTON SILLS "THE CRASH" with THELMA TODD Wrecked train wrecked hearts and a man whose courage and daring saved both. Here Is a picture that glorifies the unsung heroes of the railroad and telle a' stirring love story about one ' of Its greatest daredevils, Also GOOD ADDED SHORT ,. , FEATURES , ROTHERMEL'8 MUSIC , Usual Admission Matinees 13 and 25 Evenings .....10 and 35 Thursday Only Chester Conklin In "The Haunted House" 6crlp Books Make Ideal Xmoi Oifta Little Chats About Your Health No, 6. " The Object of Medicine Today The great object of medicine todny in, more along tlu; lines of prevention than of cure. Tlnit tlneKift mean that physicians are rclaxui thoir efforts tn britiK relief from suffering and disease. ' It simply means that greater efforts arc' being put forth along th.e lines of preventing serious troubles from occur-, ring or of making undue headway through a better understanding of how 'to' live so as to avoid illness and disease, ' f ; , And just as it is easier to dam a 'rivulet than a river. so is it easier to correct any illness -at its very beginning than after it lias been permitted to become of serious proportions. ', "' -v ' ..- ' An illness in the family should urge you to call tho physician us promptly as you would deal with n firo discovered ill your home. That is the safest wrty under all circumstances.. Let us fill your prescriptions, ' ' . . .. .. Jarmin & Woods THE OWL DRUG STOEB ' S. W. Corner Main and. Central Ave. Phone 66 Medford, Ore.
