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1 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUXE, MEDFOHD, OREGON", THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 19.12. PAGE THREE I Fingers that fir it the raw ol almost 1000 distinct strokes a min ute, thrilled the students at the Medford high school where Miss Louise English of the Behnke Walker Business college at Portland, Ore., gave a typing demonstration for their benefit and Inspiration. Miss English, who has a speed record of 145 words a minute on new work and 214 words a minute on familiar matter, was a guest of the high school, with Mx. I. M. Walker, president of the college, and his wife, Mrs. Walker. Besides writing, without errors, at the speed of each one of the world's champions, she wrote 126 words a minute typing from un familiar matter: meanwhile engag ing In an animated conversation with Mrs. Elizabeth Jerome. She asked her all manner of questions which she answered, while her fin gers kept right on striking the keys at the rate of better than 10 strokes a second. During the dem onstration. President I. M. Walker told of the rapid advancement typ ing has made under scientific train ing methods since 1006 when Rose L. Fritz won the first world's championship at Madison Square Gardens, Now York, writing at the rate of 82 net words a minute. Now students, after a few months' training, are able to write from ilO to 110 words a minute. Miss English, a graduate of Grants Pass high school and a former stu dent of the Behnke-Walker Busi ness college. Is now an instructor at the college. She has a national reputation as a typing demonstra tor and teacher, .and has trained many students who have won more than 3.000 awards, including the gold. Jeweled, and diamond mldals, as well as typewriters, and has helped make the college Amerlca'a leader In the International speed and accuracy typing tests, which, until a year ago, were held by the Royal. Underwood, and Remington Typewriting companies. At the recent meeting of the state game commission In Portland, Irving Vlning of Ashland, the Jack son county member of that body, complimented the California-Oregon Power company for Its cooperation with the commission In construct ing flshways on the Rogue river at an estimated cost of more than S16.000. He was quoted In the Oregonlan as saying that the company's atti tude . had been reasonable, but that this attitude had been brought about by the force of public opin ion. WITHHOLD ACTION ON HARBOR FOND PLEA WASHINGTON, March 17. () Chairman Byrnes of the nouse ap propriations committee said today no action will be taken on President Hoover's request for an immediate 60,000,000 appropriation for rivers and harbors work for at least an other month. "I hate conferred with Brigadier General George Ptllsbury, assistant to General Lytle Brown, chief of en gineers, and he agreed there were ample funds for at least another month," Byrnes said. TAINTED MEAT LAYS EAGLES' LODGE LOW TACOMA, Wash., March 17 OP) Poison meat dealt heavily with the Eagles lodge members of southwest Washington this morning when 178 of them were reported ill a? the re sult of lunch eaten at thi district meeting In Olympta last night Aber deen reports 80 stricken, Oiympis 50, Montesano 14, Tenlno 18 and Cen tralis 16. None of the lodgemen seems to be seriously 111 and all are expected by attending physicians to recover. For Sale Pordson tractor steel wheel farm wagon. Med. Pue': Co. I ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LESPEDEZA ASK US ABOUT IT Monarch Seed 323 East Main The most wholesome palatable Mealtime Drink "Instead of Coffee" Good for your Stomach and your Nerves It relieve Constipation! 1 lb. Ficgo goes about as far as 2 lbs. Coffee Society and Clubs St. Mary's Program Marks Irish Holiday Tonight Today the Irish are wearing the green and blarney will be at Its highest wherever true sons of the Emerald Isle meet to honor St. Patrick. One of the most elaborate pro grams planned In observance of the holiday will be presented tonight by the students of St. Mary's acad emy at thtj school auditorium. The program will open at 8:19 and will include the following numbers: Believe Me If All T'hose Endearing Toung Charms. Moore Mother Machree Ball My Wild Irish Rose . Olcott Boys' Choral Class "The Gifts of St. Patrick." Scene: room In Mrs. Kelly's home. Mrs. Clarence James, Arlene Jensen: Allda. Genevieve Devaney: Maggie Walton. Patricia Hayes; Mrs. Kelly, Edna Burkhardt: Mike Etonian, War ren Loffer; Tom Kelly. George Smith. IrtBh Airs Selected The Last Rose of Summer. Pinto Harp Elaine Brophy Pop Goes the Weasel Wearing of the Green Polk Song St. Mary's Rythm Band The Kerry Dance Molloy When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Ball Girls' Choral Class Irish Melodies Selected Piano Martha DeSouza "Their Lordships." Scene I. room in the Smythe-Brown residence. Scene II, same, four days later. James Smythe-Brown, Carrol Grltsch; Betty Smythe-Brown. Mary Dal lalre; Will Smythe-Brown. Jack Marshall; Dorothy Smythe-Brown. Gertrude Louie; Mrs. Augustus Smythe-Brown. Louisa Humphreys; Ned Hill. Walter Young: Mr. Au gustus Smythe-Brown. Warren Lof fer: Mrs. Montgomery, Marie Brown: Olivia Montgomery. LaVonne Corum; Lord Ransome, Robert Smith; Jeanne the matd, Jeanne RanCourt. At the piano Martha DeSouza and Margaret Dugan. Mrs. Ward Much Feted At Birthday Events PHOENIX, March 17 (Spl.) Mrs. Ray Ward was happily surprised Mon day evening when a number of rela tives gathered at her home for a din ner party. Those attending the sur prise event were Mrs. C. B. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Lovell Ferns and little son, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Porter and three daughters. The dinner was cooked and prepared by the members of the surprise party, and was greatly en Joyed by all. Another dinner honoring Mrs. Ward's birthday, bringing the num ber to four, was given on Sunday by her sister, Mrs. S. A. Chllders. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Morse, Mrs. Stella Chllders and children and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Ward. The four dinner parties, Mrs Ward says, convinced her that & birthday Is worth while and something to be enjoyed. 4 Elaborate Plans for Church Birthday Event Underway Plans are being completed today for the annual birthday party of the Women's asoclatlon of the Presby terian church, scheduled for Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Phythlan, 828 Minnesota avenue. One of the outstanding events on the church society calendar. It Is ex pected to draw & large crowd to Mrs. Phythian's home. Mrs. John Perl, who has an-anged the many successful parties of previ ous years, is also chairman of the Friday event. The program will in clude humorous as well as serious numbers, and festive decorations will deck the rooms. Catholic Women Plan tster Observance Easter breakfast and an after- Easter luncheon are Interesting wo men of the Catholic church this week. They are busily planning i for the observance of the holy morn ing, on which lilies will bloom in the pulpits of all churches of the city and voices Join In songs of praise. The Ladles of the Sacred Heart church will serve their annual Easter morning In the parish hall at 0:00 o'clock Easter morning. Easter Mon day St. Ann's Altar society will en tertain with a luncheon at the Catholic parish house. Waxhlnirton. Charity Party, Saturday Affair Many of the city's bridge fans have already reserved tables for tne Wash ington P.-T. A. charity card party to be held at the home of Mrs H. O. Wortman, 612 South Oakdale Satur day afternoon at 3 o'clock. A large gathering Is anticipated as all who enjoy an afternoon at card are In vited. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Eugene Thorndike at 277-J, or Mrs. Harry Prentice at 723-J. 9 GET OUR PRICE & Feed Co. Phone 260 Stomach trouble? drink Ficgo' Class Pinner Plan for Sunday The Loyal Workers' Sunday school class of the First Christian church will conduct a covered dish luncheon In the recreational hall of the church Sunday, following the regulai serv ices, it was announced today. The gathering will be in the form of a booster dinner, as plai have been laid to have 125 present in the class Easter morning. A cake will be presented to the group having the largest number present. A program will follow the lunch eon, with Mrs. Theo. Sims, class pres ident, as to&stmlstress. All young people of the church are Invited to att nd, and requested to bring a covered dish. 4-4 P.-T. A. Study Club Meets At Junior High Friday The Junior High Parent-Teacher Study club will meet at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon In room 17 of the Junior high schol. Mrs. C. B Trow bridge, group leader, will talk on "Constructive Discipline of Children." All patrons of the school, in nidltlon to Parent-Teacher members, are in vited. Leave Tomorrow for Basketball Game Among Medford folk who will at tend the final games of the basket ball tournament in Salem are Mr. and Mrs. Ivan K. Waddell, Mrs. E. C. Ferguson and Frank VanDyke, who wlli leave tomorrow by motor for the northern city. They will return to Medford Sunday, after visiting rela tives and friends. Wyants of Klamath Falls Are Jacksonville Guests Mr. and Mrs. Ora Wyant and son Dan of Klamath Falls are visiting Mr.and Mrs. Fred Clogston of Jack sonville this week. The Wyinta are former residents of El Dorado, Kans., and are also friends of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Smith. Woodr ra ft J u ve n 1 les To Meet Saturday Juveniles of Chrysanthemum Cir cle, No. 84, Neighbors of Wood craft, will meet at the K. of P. hall Saturday afternoon, March 19, at 3:00 o'clock. All Clubs Invited to Join Business Women at Dinner The attention of all rivi rinrw Is being called this week to the public and International relations dinner to be sponsored at the Hotel aieaiora Dy the Business and Pro- What's become of Nightcaps and Flannels Thet went out with feather beds. We don't need them in this age of steam-heated Houses, warm schools and closed automobiles. And we don't need all the heavy, hot foods grandfather used to eat It's both healthful and de licious to enjoy crisp, refresh, ing Kellogg'a Corn Flakes these mornings. It starts the day right. Rich in energy, easy to digest Kcllogg's help you feel alert and fit. Splen did for the children's evening meal. Thy not order a rcd-and-green package today? Eco nomical no cooking or trouble. These toasted flakes certainly do lighten the budget and brighten the meal! Quality guaranteed. vT" fesslonal Women's club next Wed nesday evening. Invitations huvo been Issued by the club to tne various organization of the city, requesting all persons interested In the economio question to attend the banquet and program to fol low, which will feature Prof. Vic tor Morrla of the University of Ore gon aa main speaker. A musical program will also be presented with Merltnd Tollefaon and James Stevens aa soloists. Mrs. Alice Coppin is chairman of the club committee. nrrP.-i::ns the event. PUGJLIST SLAYER GIVEN PLEA DELAY PORTLAND. March 17. fP) One week in which to enter a plea was granted Jack Kentworth, 25, ex-con-vlct and preliminary fighter, ffhen lie was arraigned In circuit court here Tuesday on an Indictment chargin.; him with slaying Arnold (Johnny) Hansen. 19, well-known welterweight boxer. Hansen was shot to death here March 2 In a quarrel over a woman. Kentworth fled and was arrfsted at Klamath Palls two days later. HELD TRADER PLOT WASHINGTON. March 17. (7P. The move to cut salaries paid to of ficers oi cooperative organizations which are aided by the farm board was characterized in the senate today by Senator Schall (R., Minn.) as at tempts by the grain trade to destroy the board and the agricultural mar ket act. Schall defended th board and urged that it be strengthened by en actment of the equalization fee. Quality spring coats In Polo and novelty tweed fabrics correctly atyled. very moderately priced $12.75 to S35.0O. ETHELWYN B. HOFFMANN'S Sixth & Holly streets. I'd hate to be called an 1 I IK? h I ft I Ft: l A. J li. t if li fa? : B a f at A .'Jt i j" "f " Mt,.- m mm I. v "3. '1 i.liS V I t M $,w I istriissii -Viri ; LATEST THEORY IN KIDNAP CASE IS BUND ALLEY (Continued rrura Page One) piclon placed on Mr. and Mrs. Thorn burg (the missing servants) In this particular Instance any more The other parts of the story are being further checked and when the in- i vostlgation Is completed we will be j plad to give further facta In the findings." I While .Schwarzkopf said Investiga tion of the Llghtfoot-Thornburg an I s of the case was being continued. investigators working under him let it be known they believed the whole theory had collapsed with discovery of the chisel. Ladder Clue Il-oiinted. The wood from which the ladder was made, they pointed out, could have been easily secured from a hun dred places in the region. The rest of Schwarzkopf's lulletln dealt with angles of the case already proven to be of no value. He spoke of the child held for a time at Cres ton. Iowa, and said a birthmark on that baby's chest had made It pos sible definitely to determine It was not the Lindbergh baby, which was not so marked. He mentioned also a report of four men in a blue sedan with New York license plates, who were seen acting In a suspicious manner In Duncllen, N. J., the day before the kidnaping. "This has been thoroughly Inves tigated," he said, "and these people have been seen several tlmfls In Dun ellen since. While probably engaged in some suspicions action. It is quite evident this carries no importance In this case." HOPEWELL, N. J.. March 17. (P) Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh, who were waiting stoically through the drazEtns days and nights, were reported today to pin their noves on: (DA police belief that Charles Augustus Lindbergh. Jr.. kidmped 16 days ago. la still alive. (21 A feeling that when the furore IS fc ! t. "en f t a-HfV "fit? mm subsides, the kidnapers may negoti ate the 20-montlis-o!d child g return. Th wor'.d excitement that followed the crime is already dying down. Yes terday newspapermen here sent out by telegraph only 50,000 words. On March 3. at the high pitch. 340,000 words streamed over the wires. A high police authority, declaring a belief the child Is alive, based It on the contention vne kidnapers would he afraid to destroy he in fant. It would be Just as easy to leave it In a hotel room If the hunt pressed too close, he said. Although the detective Ingenuity lavished on the case, he said, would rival that of any of the master sleuths of fiction or real life, the po lice are no nearer a solution than they were two weeks ago. They do not know, he indicated, whether the world's most noted kid "Weren't we lucky ite'i our sweaters didn't shrink or fade the least bit!" Av S t . V , . V k , ! LUX won't fade colors won't shrink woolens JTTm M X W t 41 'e e T H I Y it y 3f mi.: ::: .... A f It ' H . : J Vw naping case was the work of pro fessional Infant matchers or ama teurs with amazing luck. CanttalUn, KvoneratPd EL PASO. Tex., March 17. JF) If capitalism li on trial for causing the present appalling crisis then capitalism alould be declared inno cent, J. M. West, Houston, president of the Texas and Southwestern Cat tle Raisers association told the an nual convention today. He vlgorouly defended capital and denounced communism. LONDON, March 17. iAP) Brit ish lumber importers, organized as Timber Distributors Limited, An nounced today that they had con tracted with interests In Soviet Rus sia for delivery of 2.100.000 cubic meters of lumber this year. The or Outdoor aMT H -..W ',VK "r I lllAT usually means a girl's a total loss X in a tete-a-tete . . . and takes up 'nature as a last resort! But I must con fess a liking for hills and forest trees ... and all genuine natural things. "I like the simple sincerity of Chester field's advertising. Have you noticed it? There's no extravagance in the claims. Just everyday facts about the fine tobaccos they select and the painstaking way they develop the flavor and aroma. "Fve never smoked a milder cigarette! And I never tire of the flavor ... a fine natural tobacco taste. They burn evenly, too. Either they're rolled more carefully... or the paper's better. I feel the greatest con fidence in Chesterfields. They satisfy me!" .cv mm i New Radio Program "Munio that SatisfiM." Mondayi and Thurtdayi, CosweO Sisters. W'etiniroy cndSaturdayi, Ruth Etting. Tuudayt andFridayt, Alex Gray. Shilsret's Orchestra, every night except Sunday. Columbia Network. 7 p. m. P. T. H'frf netduy and Saturday. Other nighti 7:30 P. T. TASTI t ITT I R ganization represents 100 British firms. "Bet You 65 Cents That Bronchuline Stops Your Cough So says Heath's Drug Store, Jar mtn & woods Drug Store, and every other first-class druggist in th country. One doss will give you Immediate, unmistakable relief. 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