Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, December 24, 1930, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextJFEDFORD MAIL TUThU. MKDFORD, ORKCiOX, "UTDXKSDAV. Pi:CKM HKI. 2-1. 1!:10. PAGE THREE El Relief road work by the state highway commiBsiou, on w;.lcli 4U men are employed, will be suspend ed tomorrow (Christmas day) but will be resumed Friday. The work ers will receive their pay in time for Christmas purchases. A new crew will be placed on the work next Monday in accordance with the state highway commission's policy to rotate the workers so as to give all applicants a chance to earn a few dollars. County Engineer Paul Ryiinlns announced today that 30 men were employed on county road work in the Butte Falls and Prospect dis tricts, inasmuch as there is a fund balance in these two districts. Iocal labor is being employed L superior flavor that delights (Swell's ' NATIONAL CREST (offee Not Sold at Store. W deliver direct to your home. Telephone The CASWELL COFFEE MAN Tel. 950-J-4, Medford Automatic Electric Collce Roasting Accomplished by the GEO. W CASWELL CQ 5 BEGINS Tomorrow "0R 3 DAYS Continuous Shows Tomorrow Starting 1:15 THE GIRLS! ; LAUGHS! ACTION! COLOR! ROMANCE! MURREL FINLEY The Beautiful Blonde from Medford Appears in "WHOOPEE" llr ffi JI s'-s 4i V " Technicians i fNr fill ft? f0 i' 2& A D0ZEN "THE PEBFECT ' fVs & li liOvvS Glorious Song Hits! . color film- if. ! LAST TIMES TONITE No Advanco ; T UR PATR0NS: U F D MAN" Prices In selecting "Whoopee" for your holiday enter tjinment. we feel that we are offering you the very best obtainable in pictures ... we hope you will come and enjoy it. Leverette A Niedermeyer exclusively at the rule of 40 cents an hour. The work consists of clearing the right of way for road construction ucxt spring. All the workers are men with families liv ing in the districts. A number for merly employed in the logging camps of the Owen-Oregon compa ny are engaged. The work will continue as long as the funds lust and will tide the men over tho first of the year dull period. E IN HEALTH EFFORT That Jacksonville is awake and Interested !u worth while endeav em is shown y the returns from the tuhercmosis Christmas seal campaign. Mrs. Fred Pick, Jack sonville chairman, reports that the returns have tripled those of last year, an almost unheard of sit uation in any community. "Much credit is due my committee," says Mrs. Kick, "in the effort the mem bers have put forth, and the com mu nit y in the civic pride of the sale returns." Tho Jacksonville committee of the Jackson County Health association is as follows: Mrs. Fred Fick. chairman; Mis. F. L. TouVelle, publicity; Mrs. 11. J. I Hannah, nurse; Mrs. I). Ulrich. sup plies; Mrs., J. Knight, secretary, and Mrs. J. Mndley, education. PRIZES DISPLAYED FOR YULE LIGHTS With only a short time remain iiiK to register in the Garden club's outdoor Christmas lighting contest, all local people are urged to regis ter their displays at once. Entries may be phoned to the Medford Chamber of Commerce or to Mrs. Inland Meutzer, president of the Garden club, and should in clude information on the class of display iu which exhibits are to be registered. Some of the attractive prixes of fered for the winning displays are now on display in the Chamber of Commerce windows, including the grand prize, a handsome electric urn act, offered by the California Oiegou Power company for the best general residence display. Judging will take place some time during the holiday period from Christmas to New Year. People in China arc cunHuming only about five pounds of .sugar per capita, as compared with 10S.1 pound in the United Wtates. LEVERETTE AND YEAR'S BIGGEST The Peak Spectacle of the Show World I Sec for yourself why folks paid S6.60 a seat to thrill to the marvelous show manship of Flo Zlegfeld. Here is the famous Broad way producer's greatest show at popular prices. The ace of all comedies with uproarious Eddie at his merriest. RQENZZIrBFElD 1 iMMUaeOUWYN CluMimis Kvo Will lk lU'iuilirully Oltsorveri. Christmas eve is here and ullj members of Medford society will j Join In observance of the holiday j this evening as they await thu j dawn of Christmas. Bells will ring, carols will be, suns- and gifts will travel fronr house to house, while fragrant! Incense and tho suit II of Krccnsj is wuffrij oh tho air with tho. steam from plum puddings ana pies, which will grace Christmas tables tomorrow. Midnight mass at the Sacred Heart church. Catholic, will be at tended by many people of the city. A beautiful program of music bus been arranged ami the sanctuary decorated to recall to all who go there tho first Christmas story. The First Christian church will also observe Christmas evo with a special program vt music ami reniltngs, b e g I n n I n g at 7:30 o'clock. The program of music nt the St. Mark's chnn-h, llplscopal, will begin at midnight. While many members of local wociety are attcmllng services and house parties here, others will be completing their Journeys to far away cities, where they will spend the ' holidays with relatives and friends. Hut wherever society gathers this evening- and tomorrow the holiday spirit will coiuiuer all eventP, and Merry Christmas'' 'will be repeated by thousands of people in thousands of places. (i renter Mcdforil Club Postpones Program The regular program arranged for the Monday meeting of the Cireater Medford club has been postponed until next month, Mrs. A. J. 'llanby. president, announced this morning. A short business meeting will be held, however, in the small hall of the library and all members are urged to be pres ent as Important business win oe transacted. The meeting will open at 2 o'clock. M I lulgtdls Invite Friends j Into Home Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Corhln Kdgell will! bold open house at their home on P.erkcley way tomorrow afternoon, at -I o'clock, continuing one of the finest customs of old-fahioned hospitality which reigns during the; yuletido. Will Spend Holiday In Sail J'YatH'iisco Miss Louise 'Tvcathers will leave this evening for San Francisco to j spend the holidays with her broth-j or. Miles Leathers. I NIEDERMEYER MUSICAL I COMEDY.. M aw m Vtx 1H 5 V -1- TO .tV--f -Mil " ' ' With HELEN TWELVETREES I Also Added Stage Attraction "Old Fashioned Christmas Carols" SUNG BY A CHORUS OF 16 VOICES and "Dances of the Season" Staged by the Eve Benson Dancing Academy Maturing "The Hymn of Joy" 28 Dancers The MM's Heard i:n(eriaiii. Misses Itha and Thelma Heart! were joint hostesses at a very, delightful Christinas party Mon- day evening. A pretty holiday setting win given iu the seasonal' decorations, greenery, candles and ... . 1 1 a - i-m isuiia u -. sp;irUUng in Santa's trappings. j There was a gift exchange.; which afforded both pleasure and entertainment. Delicious refresh-j me Ms were wrved by the hos tesses at the close of a happy evening. Those who enjoyed the affair were Miss liutb Meusel. ! Mhw Jean Kitfgerald. Mrs. Alice (Zohner) lounsherry and Min-I Emma (Carleton) Walton. j M Clirh-tnuis Party i .luyr.il Kveut. I Mr. and Mrs. Campbell's honioj on drape street was opened to the Degree of Honor lot. no for their Christmas party last cven-i ing. A Christina tree was in J order. The rooms were beaut I-( fully decorated for the occasion. A proLrram of readings and aong was held by the Juvenile depart-; ment. after which there was a treat and a present for all. A happy crowd departed for their homes at a late hour, filled with the sweet spirit of the Christmas season. duild Dance Scheduled ! For Monday Kveiiing 1 The ladies of St. Mark's Guild have announced a dancing party for members of the parsh for Mon day evening, December 29th, in the Guild hall. All young, people of the parish are invited, Music for tike affair will be furnished by the Melody I!oy orchestra. Patrons and p.itroneso.s for the evening will be -Father and Mrs. Win. U. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Chaii. Clay, Mo. and Mrs. John Peter, Dr. and Mrs. U. C. Mulhol land and Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Kten nett. SiMMuliiiff Holidays ' In Portland Mr. and Mrs. F. Leigh Swinson and little daughter. Barbara Irfigh, of Sacramento, Cal., and Mrs. Cle one Ituchter and daughter Joan of this city left yesterday for Port land to spend Christmas with rela tives. - Meekcrs Plan Vacation Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Meeker will leave the day after Christmas for Portland and other points north, when; they plan to spend 10 duys vacationing. The Holly Wishes You All a Merry Christmas . ... EVENING Children 25c Adults 50c MATINEE Children Adults ... KMED Every Week Nite to 6:15 10c 35c : Christmas llall Will lie Colorful F.ont " .... Society is anticipating the annual American Legion Christmas bail, which will be an ivent of tomorrow evening at the Oriental Gardens. Many dinner parties will be held preceding the dance, with guests continuing to the Oriental Gardens. Music for the affair will be fur nished by Dom Provost's orches tra. Arrangements for tho affair are in charge of Hurance Bromley, chairman of the legion committee. Guests of Rickerts - Mrs. Kvelyn Wallers and sons. Frank and Walter, will he guests at dinner tomorrow of lr. and Mrs. Jml Hickert at their homo on Capi tol Hill. Mrs. Kvelyn Koehler of Kureka is expected in tho city and will also be their guest. Mr. and Mrs. Mill 14'tive for Portland Mr. and Mrs. Thus. II. Mills left Medford last evening for Portland, where they will spend Christmas with their respective families, the lieckvvlths and Mills. T LIGHT ENTRANTS Time limit for entering out door Christmas displays In the Garden club contest has been ex tended to Saturday, December '.!7. This change is made to accommo date many local residents who have installed attractive exhibits, but have not yet had time to make proper entries. Displays may be registered wilh the Chamber of Commerce or Mrs. Leland Mentzer, head of the Gerden club by telephone or mall on or before December 27. Judg ing Is expected to take place at an early ditto. 10 ENJOY YULE AFFAIR A tnrirn number nt nltl.flf.tnwn visitors are exported when Ilio Mi nimi :iiristmns hull of tho Ameri can LeKinn takes place, at tho Ori ental Hardens Thursday niKht. Several Kiouim of Ashland anil (limits 1'aHH dancers plan to attend and tin) liaiial laruo crowd from Medford and vicinity is anticipated. Thia gay holiday party is the lead ini! event of tho holiday season and local Legionnaires have arranned to take caro of a record attendance. nlii'lMimfiH hnnu Don. uveraglnu $100 each, uro to ho dlHtrihuted among eleven .1. O. l'ennoy slore emiilnyes tills evening In keep ing Willi an annual custom. Kni ployes rocelving tile bonus must l. oilmliivnrl fur over one year. I ! Tlio IronuH is a national policy of tne sip re, '.Mfherri' will bo a ChristmiiH party fni- emnlnves tonight after tlie Store Is closed when the bonus presents will bo tllstriuuteu by Manager W. H. Ilolger. (Contributed) Tim public is cordially Invited to attend a apeclul aervlec ut tile close of tlio year's most perfect day, Christmas day, at 7:15 p. m. The rliildren'n program, nntliems by the choir. Christinas carols by tll congregation, and a gift for each child from the beautiful Christmas tree, will bring tlio day to a fitting close. Wo all enjoy tho fairy tree, with Its glittering bulls and pendants, and wo will hear ono ot tno prcuy icgenua 01 the Christmas tree. Paramount Offers New Sound Process Ilecause of thu many different types of sound recording that wore developed with the advent or Bound pictures many of them were, and still are inferior. However. Western iOlcctilo havo perfected a new process that will mean much j to tho show going public. This new process is said to bo the great oat slnglo advance In sound re cording In I he lust three years. It Is revolutionary In lis effects In that It absolutely eliminates all extraneous noises and reproduces the human voice exactly ns you would hear It If you were In the room with that voice. This new invention ultimately will bo used by the Industry In general. Paramount Is to be the first of tlio producing companies to re. lease a picture ninde under tlio new proci'irt. j mn ih..,ii.j in tight to Ixrve, starring Until Chut tcrion. Tho J'ariiRiount studlus have five cbannels In operation under this present new process und very shortly every ehuncl In i tho studio will be so ctjulppcd. Of . Interest to bieul show goers Is word j received toduy thnt Manager Men 1 denbnll, of the Kox West Coast Theatre has booked this picture. be Itigllt to Love to open a four day engagement at the Fox Cra tcrlan Kunday. Oecenilier 28, which gives Medford an opportunity to bo one of the first towns in tho northwest to heur this new icr fected sound. TONIGHT, REQUEST! s Postmaster Warner requests tile '.1 public to Keep the porcn lights ofj;5 their dwellings hiirniUK mull mill I niKht tonlKht, as such Illumination , mi the dark streets will expedite the delivery of late un ivinc Christ-! mas parcels and letters by enuhliiiK the carriers to locate house iiuin hers. Incoming mail from all parts of tho nation continued to arrive on lust nlnht's and this mornltiK's trains, und so much of it arrived on the southhound train this noon tltat the train was an hour late. Still more is expected on this eve ning's trains. All mail that has arrived by S p. in. will he delivered by midnight. ns mo uosiiHi ices m ine i iiiii-ii i States cease to function at llmt' hour anil will be closed all day to morrow. The clerical staff had to woili late last night in sorting the mail for delivery tills morning. The Christinas outgoing mall practically ceased yesterday and hut llltlo was mailed today. He luted Incoming and outgoing Christ mas mail will ho struggling along for several days yet. as always fol lowing Christmas day. FIRE CHIEF HOST lu i ounltloii of failliful and efficient services for tho past year, I'lre Chief Kuy liiliott was host at a big Christmas dinner ut tho fire hull lust night for members of the regular fire department and two or three volunteers making their hendiiuartei'H at the hull. The dinner, Including two big roast turkeys, was all prepared by the chief, with the exception of several lemon pies, baked by Mrs, Hessie Mct'onochlo. The Chrlstmua repast is nil annual atTnlr. Those present were Henry Hus weli, C. Stevens, Oradon Ohildcrs, Howard (iluacock, Kddlo Canoose, William Cnrrltss, Hay I'YIsbio, Olairo Spells, Fred York, tleorge llrown and n leiiresentatlvo of tho Mull Tribune. CALLED TO REST JamcM .1. OwIukh, a roaldotU til" JackKon county fur tho pant TiO yeai-K, died at IiIh huino' In wuhL Medford Tuesday even n. Ho wiiH lun-n In MIhhuiii'I 7l yearn hki nd at tlio ago of 1!8, vutwi t( thin rumily. whuro 1m- wilh Uiv niany years ennt;ed lu the liholoKt-aphte. IhihIuchh In Jtiek Honville. and later In Alediord, hut retired from Unit business uuoul 15 veara ao. Ilo leavrs his wife, Alleo nd four children, also a son by a former marrliiKe. Kuneral services will bo An nounced by tho Connor Funeral Parlors later. St. Helens. Mr. and Mr. II W. Hmltii, wlio operate popcorn shop, moved to new location ill Ii'MiiIng building. Colds Checked By modern vaporizing VICKS VapoRub u u ..ISIS., I THEATRE STARTS TOMORROW Big Christmas Show Hore 's the Best M'aurice Chevalier the Big Pone Kresh, Krencli anil frisky! Hub tiling with Ills old sparkle and his new song hits! LAST TIMES TONITE "COHENS AND KELLY3 In SCOTLAND" Hh-cIiiI Children's " Mntlnet) rrlce OC Continuous Shows Saturday and Sunday 12:30 to 11 P. M. Matinee' Week Days 1:30 P. M. Eve 7 P. M. All Talkie Short Subject 10 and 20 AT YULE BANQUET A t V OVER W MILLION JARS USED YEARLY Tunc fill cfTi (! h e v a Wc- $1 1 1 o r come- M' ? v dy-romanci! fCV J? In the II. H. I""' A. Willi JL. I inoro apruk- , " than tSnS A "Tho Ixivo jfC 7 J Parade" Mff If To You All Let all til' us make this a vory Merry Christmas. Let's furjji't the pessimism of the ast and think only of the opti mism of the future. We thank all our patrons our friends our employees and wish them a very Merrv Christmas. -a - cS -SB; We thank our Rjl patronage and v 9 loads of Auto Supply Doc Wright 3 South j SIX MORE DAYS Left to take advantage of our pre inventory sale. (We Sell Real Heat) For cooking and water or space heating. Local rates as low as 1-10 of lc per cu. ft. . Southern Oregon Gas Corp. "Homo of Instant Heat" 209 West Main Street Phone 526 CASTLE GATE, UTAH COAL ns .50 Direct From Car to You SAVES YOU MONEY For a few days only while we have a car on track ORDER NOW WE GUARANTEE OUR COAL WEIGHTS 630 Phone 631 MEDFORD FUEL CO. oe ... 4SJ- as & friends for their wish them ail just happiness. & Parts Co. II .,v Chal Strange Riverside per ton Mill City "Legue" purchased 1 by Al Van Iluhl of Hulcm.