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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 20, 1929)
M EDFORD AIL TRIBUNE Second Section Eight Pages Second Section Eight Pages Daily TMntr-fourtb Tnr. WmUj rutf-fUbUi Tut. MEDFORD, OREGON', FRIDAY. PECEMHKH 20, 3929. No. 271. ' POPE ENDS LONG EXILE IN VATICAN Italian Territory Visited for First Time in Sixty Years Trip to St. John Late ran Church Without Fan fareMass Celebrated in Historic 'Mother Church' ROM K, Doc. 20. (&) Pope PIuh XI, ending ncurly (10 years of self imprlKomiient of the T'Tipf in tno Vatican, Hindu IiIh exit ut dnwn to duy from the ponliflnil quartern end enterod Italian territory. It wns the first time Hince IS7. When the kingdom of United Italy w:ih formed and the papal state destroyed, tltat u pope had left the Jt':itk-an. Notifying hurdly nnyono his holiness tlrove ut 6:4!i a. in. in an nutomoliile from the Vatican to St. John I-nteran, the palace or church where last February 1 the treaties were signed .solving the so -culled Roman question. Even most of hiH entourage knew noth ing of the departure. C'cU'hrntes Mass He celehrated masH at St. John's commemorating the fiftieth anni versary of his ordination as a priest. So unassuming was the de parture and so unforeseen that the public was, unaware that history had been made until Issuance of a bulletin announcing the event by the Htefani News Agency at 9:65 a. in. St. John Late ran Is the "mother church of Christendom," and is considered the cathedral of Rome. It was therefore natural that the pope, who Is bishop of Rome, should go there. He was the first pope to celebrate mass at' St. John Lateran since IMus IX. The pontiff wore the dark pur ple vestments suitable, to murning season of advent Wednesdays and Fridays of which are observed as days of fasting and abstinence. The nltar at which"the pope of Tfieiated was the very one1' before ' which he wns ordnlned 60 years ago. C. OF C. SENDS S:0.S. rQR SUPPLY OF SEALS Generally placid and quiet, the chamber of commerce yesterday morning was a Rabat of confusion. Secretory Baker was frantically going thru his pockets, the assis tant secretary her purse, and worry was rampant. A customer waited patiently throughout the search. But in vain Mr. Baker had to confess that the city head quarters was out four Tuberculosis Christmas Seals and even search thru private puiy-s and pockets produced nothing. By rapid phone service, special messenger to Jack son County Christmas Seal head quarters, prompt delivery, the cus tomer was satisfied and order qgain restored. Thero were then plenty of seals. Booth sales nt the post offices will close Saturday night, but until the sale ends at Christmas, the seals enn always be had at the chamber of commerce. And any one who did not get a letter frith seals in them can, by making this effort, get them there, and do a bit for the health of his community. 1. 0. 0. F. GREET SANTA TONIGHT A rnre trcnt la In store for chil dren who nro to he the special KUcats nt a Chrlitma entertain ment Riven by the Odd Fellow. ant! Heheltnh lodpes tonlRht nt the I. O. O. F. Thin nffalr In for nil children of members of the fra ternity. Adults, too. will find the program Interesting. Besides a number of selections by the lltf! folks. Junior hlRh school pupil' Ml present n play, after, which Kinta Claus will appear and ds. pense fruits, cnndles and nuts to the youngsters. A InrRe supply h&s been obtained and It Is desired that nil children In Medford whose par ents or Runrdinns are Odd Fellows or Ttebeknhs will be present. The hall will he especially dec orated with Christmas tree find other reminders of the Yuletidj season. 1 . 8VDNET WP The Australian Villcultnral Council reports that J90.000.ono are Invested In wlne prowinR In this country. Approx imately r.0,000 acres nre devoted to Rtnpes and wine production totals about 17.000.000 gallons annually. ron.TI.AND (P Orlef over the denth of his wife Is believed to have enused Aaron Long, 83. k retired barber, to end his life by ahootinff. nr is Ready With Service Prepared with Gift Merchandise Now comes the last Saturday before Christmas when the time is short for buying. We are prepared with extra service to help you and with the greatest selection of "Quality Gifts" in Southern Oregon. This big department stores is a "Real Christ mas Store," prepared to serve your every need, always at a moderate price consjisripg the excellent quality offered. ' tw- V X V I II II if I 9W W iVx IfffiVX M Ml. W Hi IS: Beautiful Scarfs A practical yiff, always .s 11 re to , ploasc. A wonder- fill collection of Pleated mid pluin scans in trundle, """"K mm square, specially priced fit 98c to $2.50 When in Doubt Give Phoenix Silk Hosiery Dozens ' of new winter .s h ii d e s in beautifiilly slieer chiffon or service weights. Kspecinllv at- tnietive is the. new nil silk, inside Welt mid soles ot silk. Also, in n complete ranee of the newest sliatles und nil in altradivo ..gift folders (r boxes No Finer Gift Can Be Selected 5 A positive clearance of fall and winter and Dresses X Colored Border Pequot Sheets $5.98 set Collar and Cuff Sets Special 49c An attractive gift item and really a marvelous value nt 411c, Kine laces combined into'eollar mid cuff sets, new in design and correct, to wear lit. now. Two pillow cases and one sheet. A new, attractive and desirable gift item Hint will be greatly appre ciated. (!old, orchid, grecy bine and peach, in attract ive boxes. Other very allraetive collar and cuff sets, collars and fronts. 79c to $2.50 Kb 1 $1.50 Men's Gift Kerchiefs r.eantiful hand rolled edjfes, plain lin ens, dozens of kinds. And n big show iiiK of especially attractii'e and excel lent (piality kerchiefs. m reinainiii" winter apparel ' as ve always start, the new sciiMon with "The New.". '. Our early loss is your (jaiii now und.. no ; finer nift obtainable than . one of these fine eofits iof"" dresses. ' , Our Annual llalf-l'riee C'lcarnnee comes now be fore Christmas. Just come in aful sea these marvel- ous values smart new ni. pnrel, all high grade m.ir. chaudise: of real merit.' Hut wp-iiinst elose nut al' Thousands of Handkerchiefs Fancy Bath Towels 3 for $1 r Jncciiard, colored borders, white cenicrs and n good (piality full size towel at a very s'pcidal price. An excellent gift item. Thousands of other beautiful gifl towels, always-an acceptable gift item. See the new " Kay on Towels. " In gift boxos, ready to givn and the universal gift that; always pleases. . One; pspe cially aTftractivo box of throe daintily enVbroidered ladies' handkerchiefs with white or colored embroidery. The Most Wonderful Display in Medford Maderia Linens for Better Gifts A most, complete assortment from tiny b'-inch doily to the 3J4-yard exquisite table cloths. Round pieces, squares, oblongs in all sizes ;': towels, bridge sets in 3U-itvi, lunch cloths in 45 and oi-inch, table cloths in 3 iT!?.l Vi yard lengths. A display yon wiH enjoy Reeing anil wr. will enjoy showing. The fin est collection ever, shown in Medford. ' : , For" Tiny Tots Silk jackets, Robes ' Silk Comforters Cute little sweaters and sets as well as lots f other cunning little "babies' gifts" await your choosing here. Surprisingly low prices on all baby items. All ' gilt wrapped if you like." A Special Sale of LADIES' HANDBAGS $2.98 Post Office Open Until 8:30 p. m. Kor your convenience we will keep our " llrancli I'ostoffiec" open until. 8 ::!() p. in. Saturday night, so late mailing can be done here. Not n bag worth less than $3.95, and you'll marvel at the beauty and incxpensiveness. Jinny colors and nwinv new nml nnvi.l ui,,w 4 1 f When You Want Exquisite Gifts Padded and Silk Robes PLEASE $8.50 to $25.00 Hcautifiil silk robes with gorgeous Oriental de signs in bright colors. What, could please her more? Padded silk, robes give warmth ami comfort and make a lasting remembrance as a Christfas gift. Also the warm blanket rob-s and wool f hi mid robes make wonderful gifts. Exceptional Values in the Finest French Kid Gloves $2.98 and $3.98 The new styles, the new colors nod all in gift boxes, make this an important gift item. Bet ter still, a "glove certificate" and let her se lect her own after Christmas. V Oregon City Virgin Wool BLANKETS $12.50 to $16.50 The gift supreme none finer in quality. A beautiful selee lion of patterns and npw colorings. Give a Merchandise Certificate Issued in any amount and a very pleasin t und miecessful gift suggestion. r ''7???L. X RUSSELL'S "MEDFORD S OWN STORE" H .1 m