MEDFORD MA'TL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1929.
PSOI THREB
ANNUAL MEET OF
ffilTIN FIXED
FOR DECEMBER 1 8
The annual meeting of the Fruit
firovfern leRUe will he held Wed
nesday, December 18, nl.so the
annual election of office. Jt will
liu one .ot the inofcK Important
Hi-sMionH ifi the history of the local
rtrRanizatliin; Allien Hucn, presl
it nt, wilJi presiilor- Details of the
in-nprailr are iiow helm; urrunjied;
j lt'pnrts for the ypar will be Kiih
ihlttfd hy the various committee.
David It. Wood, chairman of the
Winter fear committee, will make
a. report on Jtosc campaign' In De
troit. This report will he complete,
dpd comprehensive and illustrated
with graphs comparing the Detroit
nnd New York markets. A finan
cial report on the Detroit campaign
will also Kuhmitted. ,:
The meeting will oso hear a
report on the Pacific Pear (.'.rowers
Council formation last - Monday,
with discussions of the future
plans and policies of the organiza
tion. The meeting will he the first for
the Fruit Growers league, since the
fruit season got' underway, and it
is planned to hold another meeting
in February. '--
Interest is ' continuing to prow
" In theJ big; Firemen's hall at the
Oriental Gardens. .next Thursday
evening when members of the reg
ular and volunteer fire depart
ments will hold their annual par'..
The pavilion will ho given specil
dicor:itlon and present plans c.ill
for several feature entertainment
numbers, including a selection of
vical solos. Firemen will Ac. in
charge of the ticker sales and
will probably begin, the sales this
week.
'The music for tho dance will
ho furnished by the well known
Dom Provost group of musicians
from Ashland. .Dancing will bcg;n
promptly at !) o'clock. ' '
SENT CUSTOMERS
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I In accordance with' ah nnnu-il
. custom, the California " Oregon
Power company Is mailing to all
local customers and stockholders
copies of the new Copcb 11)30 ve.si
pocket calendars. The new.cal-
ehdar is of striking color and de
sign and features a picture of' the
new Prospect No. 2 power plant,
tho largest generating ntion of
its kind In the state-: of Oregon.
The cittarterly dividend dates of
'opco preferred slock are prom
inently displayed on tho reverse
side which carries the complete
calendar for lflSO. lteing of small
size, the Copeo 'calendar -is a con
stant help to the ihan who' carries
It in his vest pocket or cafd case,
uv to the wdmun, who keeps it In
her purse. iThe&? little calendars
are being"?nelo$ed with nil ligiit
hills during the month-of Decem
ber, which policy assures- that ev
ery Copco customer will receive a
calendar.
New Penn Captain
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LIGHTING PLANS
A meeting of the advertising
committee of the Med ford Cham
her of Commerce will be held
early this weeli to perfect final
plans for Medford's second annual
outdoor Chrlstmus lighting con
test. Last year's contest attracted
a great deal of "favorable atten
tion to this city and thousands of
visitors viewed the beautiful holi
day exhibits throughout the resi
dence section. Several new plans
ore being considered fr this year,
full details of which will bo an
nounced in the near future.
Social Events of
Church Societies
Associated Press PHolo ,
Olck Gentle, who ran 102 yarda
lor a touchdown against Cornell,
will be Pennsylvania' 1930 grid
captain.
JUNIOR HIGH
STUDENTS WIN
ESSAY PRIZES
W.0.W.MMI0
SALEM, Ore.,' Dec. 7. -Mfl3) Ore
gon assessment holders of life In
surance policies In thex Woodmen
of the World who are protesting
the new legal reserve rates of that
organization must await final de
termination of tho Issue in the
courts before tho Oregon Insurance
department fixes a policy relative
to the protest.., .
. This, In substance, is. the reply
of State Insurance Commissioner
Clare A, Lee to a resolution adopt
ed hy an organization of the as
sessment members asking that 'the
commissioner enforce in Oregon a
decree handed down in favor of
the members by a trial court hi
Colorado. . i ' ' .
BEND BLAST REVEALS
HIBERNATING SNAKES
BEND, Ore,, Dec. 7. (VP) A blast
of dynamite which blew away f
side of a cliff on the Ochoho high
way near Mitchell today revealed
several groups of snakes, coiled In
bundles, and all dormant.
Some of the bundles contained
both bull rtnd water , snakes, but
the rattlesnake bundles' contained
only that'speeles.
Whether or not the eighth
grader knows more about ' soap
ond its uses than do-other chil
dren, ranging from, 11 to 14 years
old in Medford,. cannot be proved.
Kvidence that they know consid
erable and are not afraid to ex
press themselves, is found In the
three prixe-winnlng essays on
"Soap and Why AVe Lse- It," won
by three 81? students In tho Junior
high school.
The contest, sponsored hy tho
makers - of White King and Mis
sion It1!! soaps, was nniwunced
here 10 days ago at the Junior
high, hut was not ' carried on in
connection with school work.
Those who competed for the three
prizes, offered by Mrs. Bertha
Dermody of Portland, advertising
manager of the home service de
partment of the Los Angeles Soap
Co., who has spent the past few
days in Med ford in the interest of
the contest, did so voluntarily,
tho work being done nt home.
Heading exlrncts from the many
original compositions of Medford
youngsters over KM ED, the Mall
Tribune-Virgin station this morn
ing, Mrs. Dermody announced the
three winners as follows: Arllne
Oossott, .first prize of $5.00 In
rash; Maurice Sample, second
prizp of $2.r0: and Maurice Clark,
third prize, consisting of a box of
fine assorted soaps.
The first prize winner Is print
ed on the woman's page of this
paper today. The other two will
he printed later.
Daily Meteorological Report
' Siinii.iv. bof &. man.
Medford: and, .vicinity! "(Sunday,
cloudy and ' Unsettled; moderate
temperature.
Oregon! Sunday,, cloudy and un
settled; -moderate 'temperature.
- Local Data. '
5d
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Temperature (depfi.).. -2 " 40
HiKhest (Inst 12 hra.) 60 41
Lowant ;lat .18 hra.): 18 t. 'fc.; ;S1
llel humidiay (pet.) 99 . 77
l'nc4rHlHtInn (Imhen) .00"" ' -.no
State of wenther Clear Cloudy
' Total precipitation slnco- Sep
tember 1. lSSH. 1.16 Inches.
Sunrise today, 7:37 n. m.
Sonnet tuilay 4:40-p. m.
Sunrise Mdndtiy' 7:27 a- m.
NAVY NOW, FATTENS
According to a letter received
today from Xeil Hnrroll, midnhlp
i man In the Xovnl academy at
Annapolis, to his father, .Irte llar
rcll, the came lietween Notre
Dame and the Army furnished
many thrills despite the cold
weather prevalent In New York.
While Inthe metropolis Ned
visited with his brother, Bennle.
and John Connort nlso of Med
ford, both cadets "nt West -Point
Military nendemy. who were al
so In New York for the hip? game.
r.ennlo Is taking on weight, ac
cording to tho letter nnd now tips
the beam at 175 with uniform, a
cnnslderahlo Increase over his
Medford high school days.
A sale of every article 'of mer
chandise In stock will be con
ducted by the Medford Electric
Stoic on North Central avenue,
beginning Tuesday morning, Ue
cembcr 10 at 9 o'clock.
Included In the extensive array
of nrticles to be on sale at greatly
reduced prices are: Kafllos. elec
tric toasters, ranges, heaters nnd
washing machines.
hri&tmas Spirit In
Medford Praised By
i MacMarr Officials
O. I. Stone, manager of the.
Stone division of MacMarr's store i.
nnd Karl Stone, special aisplay
manager of the same stores, both
of Portland, were In the clly list
week Inspecting their two stores
here nnd transacting business with
T. Parkinson, supervisor of this
district, who resides nt noseliur-'-The
visitors were pleased Willi
the Christmas spirit displayed by
the Medford merchants, especially
In their magnificent opening on
Wednesday evening, and the gen
eral holiday spirit of the people.
They also report a very profit
able year for their "Mcdfrn-d and
Southern Oregon stores, due to a
great extent to the efficiency o."
the district and store manager!,
nd their assistant, ., 4
H.C.
E
Thomas Stetson of XeW York
Pity, who recently camp to Med
ford to make his home, and made
quite a sensation in local literary
circles by composing an Impres
sionistic poem repardinff Crntjr
Ijike. has entered the siun making
business and established &' shop
with the Hall l'aint eompanv on
Main street near the Bear Creek
bridge. Mr. Stetson Is a former
newsnaper man and cartoonist, cnd
Intends to design nnd construct
business and residential signs of
an original and artistic nature. Tie
has already made such a sign for
Mr. nnd Mrs. H. Chnndler Kgan,
which will he placed at the en
trance to their winter home at
1'ebblo IJcnch, Calif. He has re
ceived several other commissions
from Medford people. Mr. Stetson
expects to make a display of signs
In his shop In the nenr future, m
which the public will he invitc.i
.Tcsre 'VV.Slt'roy, son of Mr. nn.l
Mrs. .1. YV McCoy of Wtuge street,
who had been visiting his parents
and nthr relative for two week,
has returned to his home In Ios
Angeles where he has been , em
ployed by the American Can com
pany for the last twelve years .i
nwit.' nt shipping 'agent.
W. .1. HITTCHISON,
-Meteorologist.
W. II. M. S. Class
tt'Ill'xiiiiti
The W. II. Kf. S. Class of tho
First M. K. church will meet Tues
day afternoon at tho home of Mrs.
Hedges, with Mrs. Palen and Mrs.
A. It. Hedges, with Mi'H. Palen and
Mrs. Hess as assistant hostesses.
, Mrs. O, V. Myers will be prog
ram leader.
Mrs. Koppen KiKortnhis
Missionary Hon -let y.
i The Woman's Foreign Misslon
:trv Sociel v of the Klist. M. i ll.
church, met with U. A. Koppt's.
Tuenday afternoon. Airs. J. in ma
Whelden, presiding.
Song: "1 i,ove to Tell the Story."
'Mrs. A. (i. Bennett offering
prayer. .
Song: "I . I.ovo Thy Kingdom,
Lord,','
Mrs. C. C. Van Scoync was pro
gram leader.
Mrs. Van Scoyoc lending tho de
votions. Mrs. O. V. Myers gave the Book
Review.
Missionary benediction. .-
- During the social hour, Mrs.
Koppes, assisted by Mrs. B. J.
Talmer, Mrs. A. B. Hedges, served
cakes and coffee. .
Missionary Society
It iik I.unt'heon.
..A three - course luncheon was
served Tuesday noon. In the large
dining room of the Christian
church. It was sponsored by the
losing Side of a readingcontest,
in the Missionary society. Theob
ject of the contest was to get the
missionary Information to the
members of tho society.
The. dining room was beautifully
decorated with greens, nnd chrys
anthemums, nnd small tables were
used to seat tho forty guests pres
ent. The table decorations were
in keeping with the- approaching
holiday season. Tall rod candles
sprigs of holly and red nut bask
ets being used to adorn - each
table.
Toasts nnd speeches were fin
joyed while seated at the tables.
After tho luncheon, the regular
monthly missionary meeting was
held In tho lecture room. The
business period presided over by
tho president, Mrs. U. L. Ray. The
worship period was conducted by
Mrs. O. M. Hon, assisted by Mrs.
Fra n k Pa t terson and M ts. Ci er
trude Klrkpatrick.
Mrs, Clarence Boyd nnd Iter
group had the presentation hour,
and a very, interesting program
given. Mrs. young, a guest from
Central Point, sang In a very
pleusing manner. 1 A vote of op
preclatlon was extended tho sev
eral Jiostesses, for un extremely
enjoyable time. ,
JACKSONVILLE YOUTH
' HONORED AT OREGON
'UNIVERSITY OF Oil Ed ON.
Eugene,: pcc.- 7.' (Spl. Harold
lliltlreth, senior in business admin
istration, froin.f Jacksonville,. ,.hu
been elected 'a. Tnemher, or Friars,
senior men's honorary. . Friars
election Is ono":of the highest hon
ors that can bo given a, senior mf.iT.
Only the leading seniors are elected
to membership, thero being hut V
named each year. '
Ilildreth Is a weights .man on
the track team nnd one, nt tlie
lending seniors on the campus.
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CHRISTMAS;-.
Come here Where Your QiftBudget Biiys More
We list on. this page many practical gift suggestions for the home. Thrifty shoppers
who desire to stay well within their. Christ mas budget realize that Low Prices Here
Always Include Value and Quality. Our low prices stand squarely for honest value and
quality, not for cheapness. You are also aware thai every dollar you spend here must
pay you liberal dividends in Service, Value and Satisfaction. . In every department of
this store Christmas Suggestions are' on display If we can be helpful in any way be
assured that the service facilities of this store are at your command. Remember it always
pays to shop at Penney's. ; . . ' .: ' :' '. ' . -
Extra-Length RAYON
Bedspreads
$3.98
Crinkle Stripe and
Jacquatd All-Over Patterns!
Surprising? Well, rathetl It's most unusual
to find such good-looking spreads with deep scal
lops and attractive patterns at anywhere near this
low price I You'll havr no trouble in finding just
the color to harmonize or contrast with your bed
room1 color scheme I The perfect gift for home
loving women I '' " '' ' '' v' '' '"'
Absorbent
Bath Towels
The heavy, double thread
Terry towels In all-white or
colored border effect! ...
and they are. at usual low
priced at ., . ,
;15c
Hand-Embroidered
LINEN
TOWELS
VH-Linen, down to the lirt
thread I ; Hand embroidered,
beautiful towel in all tha
dainty pastel sliades and there
eUcioWfly low priced at
49c
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TOY LAND
From the very first PENNEY'S have been
outstanding leaders in the Tdy , business.
The reason is that we have Common Sense,
Prices on Uncommonly Fine Toys.
All ; the children agree that they want
Santa Claus to send them toys like they
saw at PENNEY'S. Thrifty parents know
they can buy them for less here.
'' Hurry-r-They Are Going Fasti
Women's Pure SilU
Hosiery
98c
One of our most, popular numbers,
to a gift of these pure silk, full
fashioned hose is sure to
please I Mercerized top
, ind sole. Modish
, shades.
' .. of Plated " " " ;-'
Silverware Jj
: In the Grece Pattern ' (T
$4.98 Wi
Each set consists of '26 pieces i ' I
knives (stainless eel blades), 6 forks, ; I
6 tea spoons, 6 table spoons, sugar shell , I
and butter knife. - : -f . , . . -. . .
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Appropriate Gifts for the-Home'
Amorig f.he ; splendid variety, f ; high .
quality blankets to be found in this
store it would be difficult for us J to
choose the most popular. -j -;
One in particular has been a favoritr
amongst bur patrons and rightly so
Thi hig. warm coy . double blanket
size 70x80 conges in rose, blue,
'gold, helio, and green plaids. ; -
Has sateen binding apd isi first qual
ity throughout.
This is a splendid gift suggestion for
the home. The price is surprisingly
low. ' . i,-iii i ,v
V'-"',"-' r: .fi.J-ter r-v.; v- c: iv'-v-.Jttv.i
t i absorbent j
Turkish Towels
1 Extraordinary but me I These heavy
22x44 Inch dottaU thrMd Tcrrx towels
simply drink-up moisture. They're good
looksof to ' all-white, plaids or colored
border e Sects aod certainly are an un
beatable value at this tow price I
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