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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBTJXE, MEDFORD, OREGON TTCDNESD AY, DECEMBER 20. 1933 PAGE SEVEN Local and Personal Andrews In south Mr. and Mr.. Jap Andrews left Monday night tor the south to apend the holidays In Los Angelea and Pasadena. Porter Home from School Junior Porter, son of Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Porter, Is among students noma from the University of Oregon for the Christmas holidays. Undergoes Operation Harriett Overbeck underwent a major opera tion at the Community hospital to day. Handling Turkey Train K. W. Hayes, traveling commercial agent for the Railway Express Agency, Is In the city from San Francisco, handling the special turkey train and an Im mense Christmas business, he stated. Miss Thorhus to Arrive Miss Edith Thorbus of the Mary's Help hospital In Oakland. Cal., will arrive In Med ford Saturday to spend Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Grace Thorbus, and sister, Mrs.. Irish Oolemsn. Hsve Skating Party Members of the Medford National Guard had a very pleasant time last night follow ing drill, when they participated In a skating party at the Armory. Ashpole Goes Home Wig Aahpolo left the Community hospital this morning for his home, having recov ered from the attack of Influenza which threatened to become pneu monia. ' Leaves for Newberg Miss Harriett Baldwin will leave following the close ol school Thursday for Newberg, where she will spend the holidays with her parents. Miss Baldwin Is supervisor of music In the Medford schools. Canflelds Visit Mr. and Mrs. David Canfleld of Klamath Palls were vis itors in Medford yesterday at tin Crater Lake national park offices. Mr. Canfleld la chief ranger for the park service, but now makes Klamath Falls his headquarters. Tiurkee Better W. D. Durkee of Palm street, who recently underwent a major operation at the Sacred Heart hospital, waa In an Improved condi tion today. Horn Injures Child Joe Hawley. small son of Mr. and Mrs: George Hawley, fell yesterday with a tin horn in bis mouth.. The horn made a cut on th throat which was not serious but required medical atten tion. Ashland Tidings. Mrs. Trowbridge Improved Mrs. Alice Trowbridge, who has been a patient at the Sacred Heart hospital for some time for treatment of severe injuries received in a fall at her home, was reported getting along satisfac torily today. Elopers to Wed William Beagle and Miss Marian Hitchcock, who elop ed from Ashland Sunday, will be mar ried Thursday evening at the home of Beagle's aunt, Mrs. L. A. Svensun in Oakland, CalH according to Infor mation received here today. Ashland Tidings. ' Wreck This Morning Walter Arm priest of Huch and Leonard Davis of this city figured In a collision at Sixth and Main streets thla morning, in which care were damaged but no one injured. Davis wa agoing west on Main when the Armprleat car cut In on his right of way, according to the report filed with the police. Dr. Elliott Goes North Dr. B. R. Elliott leaves this evening for Port land where he will ttend the meet ing of the Portland DIstriot Dental society. Dr. F. E. Roach of Chicago, nationally known authority on partial dentures, Is to be the chief lecturer. Dr. Elliott plans to return Friday. . Mrs. Osborne Goes South Mrs. O. E. Osborne, registrar for the registry of graduate nurses here, is leaving tomorrow night by train for the south to spe'-t the holidays. During her absence persons wishing the services of graduate nurses are asked to call the Sacred Heart and Community hos pitals. . Becoverlng From Pneumonia James Dlnkena of 236 South Central, who Is a patient at the Sacred Heart hospital, was reported recovering from pneumonia today. Melbourne Atkins of Central Point, who Is also a pneu monia patient at the hospital, was said to be improving, too. "Alice in Wonderland" Coming t J'- - I'M- ICAL STAGED BY BPW SAUCED Southern Oregon theater fans are looking forward to the- coming pre sentation of "Alice In Wonderland," which opens Saturday at the Holly. Charlotte Henry as Alice heads the fine cast In this much heralded pic ture, which Includes Richard Arlen, Rosco Atea, Gary Cooper, Leon Er rol, Louise Fazenda, W. C. Fields, Skeets Gallagher, Cary Grant, Bey- VONDERLAND- mond Hatton, Edward Everett Hor ton, Rosco Karns, Baby LeRoy, Mae Marsh, Folly Moran, Pack Oakle, Edna. May Oliver, May Robson, Char lie Ruggles, Alison Sklpworth, Med Sparks and Ford Sterling. "Broken Dreams," with Randolph Scott and Martha Sleeper, together with Mary Brian's "One Year Later," are featured on the Holly's double bill now playing. . , Above the quality of the usual home talent productions, The Rose Dawn, musical comedy romance spon sored by the Medford Business and Professional Women's club, was en thuslastically received by a large aud ience at the Holjy theatre last night. Indicative of Intensive preparatory work, the musical comedy waa with out dull momenta as well trained players went through their turns. Especially Interesting were danoe numbers, melodic songs Interspersing the plot of the evening's presentation, filled with Incidents surrounding a hidden castle In England. Miss Edna Etfert, as a nurse who awaited tn coming of the Rose Dawn was outstanding In her role as were all the principals. William Buchanan as Jack, an English army officer, re ceived the plaudits of an appreciative audience, and as Oscar, a newspaper reporter, Max Rae displayed com mendable histrionic ability, taking his part .with a graceful ease. Nalda, the girl of mystery, was well done by Miss Ruby Stone, while Jerry "Barr was surprisingly good as Nakkar, the priest of the temple. Miss Stone carried the lead of the play and maintained an un lagging Interest In the presentation, while Sally, an American vaudeville star, was so well portrayed by Miss Eleanor McCaffrey, well experienced In stage work, that a perfect balance among the characters resulted. Leabel Miller portrayed Laneera, the native girl, while Zadya, the solo dancer, brought Miss Lucille Lowry before the audience In numerous dif ficult steps. Among specialties oft the evening were tap duets by Gretchen MacAl lis ter and Ruth Harwood. a solo by L. N. Fay, acrobatic dances by ten of Eve Benson's dancing studio students, Jarz toe stunts by Janice McDonald and Ruth Slorah, tarantella dance by Jewel Deter. All American Girl by Gleeman and Miss Eleanor Curry. . Composed of Betty Fowler, Dorothy Flynn, Nils. Green, ' Janice Shreve, Jane Sollnsky and Peggy Reter, the Alibi Baby Chorus drew generous ap plause, as well as the Laughter Lane chorus composed of LaMurle Beck, Pat Carlon, Jewel Deter, Margaret Geer, Everetta Gillespie and Georgia' Webb. Something different was the Dancing Song chorus which presented the same members as Included In the Laughter Lane group. As In other dances, mastery of dif ficult steps could be easily noted In the efforts of the Temple Dancers Margaret Geer, LaMurle Beck, Elsie Pardee, Jewel Deter. Edith Stump and Jane Antle. Always entertaining, a groun ' of Medford Glee men with Miss Eleanor Curry made up the All American chorus with the following members: Earl Beall, "Chick" Buchanan. "Doc" Butler, Herbert Crane, Nell Foy. J. H. McKenzle, Max Rae, Dr. E. W. Shock ley, Hugh Shurtleff, D. R. Sloan and Merrltt Swing. The entire presentation moved smoothly throughout the evening and orougnt realization to Medford the atregoers of the extent theatrical ability la existent in this section and there is a general hope such presenta tions will be repeated from time to time. The comedy romance was produced under the direction of the Rocky Mountain Productions, represented here by Mlas Eleanor McCaffrey, working in cooperation with the Med ford Business and Professional Wom en's club. SIM Adding another victory to Its list, the St. Mary's All-Stars defeated the Headquarters detachment of the CCC last night 62 to 35. Starting out fast the All-Stars piled up a commanding lead of 22 to 0 at the end of the first quarter, and took it easy the rest of the game to save their strength for their game with the strong Central Point town team tomorrow' night. Patton, Ward and Lewis all played an outstanding game for the All Stars and Dallalre, Headquarters for ward, showed up well. Summaries: St. Mary's. Patton (18) Lewis (11) Qulsenberry (8) Trill (4) B. Uwts (5) Subs: St. Mary's, Ward (12) (2). Lakxslda (41. CCC: Lernet (8), Oray (8). Referee: Ray Ward. Headquarters. Dennis Dallalre (11) Hartley Oreen (4) Smith (8) Oakland, Cal.t hospital Monday, Dec. 18 at the age of 41. He had been ill some time with heart trouble. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. B. r. Gilbert; two brothers, Wil bur of Dorrls, Cat., Omar, of Oakland. Cel., and sister, Mrs. Anna Gilbert, Medford. He was born and grew to manhood In Medford. where he is well known. Services will be held at Oakland Crematorium. San Francisco Fruit. SAN FRANCISC, Dec. 20. IW) State Market News Service: Pears: Oregon D'AnJous, S2.25 per box of XF; 2.00 on fancy and el.CO 1.75 on unclassified. WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. (AP) Tfte RFC gold price was retained today at $34.08 an ounce. Thla was the third time this figure was posted for newly mined domestic metal. CO. COURT CALLS The county court today Issued an order to the county treasurer direct ing the calling of outstanding gen eral road fund warrants, In the sum of 432,180.90. This is the sum Jack son county was apportioned by the state from the motor license fund Under the law It must be expended in connection with roads. The call is for general road fund warrants issued since January A last. Western Auto Supply Co. will re main open evenings this week. OFFICER LEAVES CCC With the departure of Capt. Myron J. Rockwell, Camp Port Orford, from Medford today, all the regular army personnel of commissioned and non commissioned officer stationed at the CCC work camps will have been relieved, It was announced at head quarters here. All camps will be now completely under the control of reserve or navy officers. The regular army had han dled the camps for the past seven months. 3 ENDS TONIGHT James Dunn. Joen Bennett In "Arizona To Broadway" Coming Tomorrow edmi:nd Low e in "HER BODY GrARD" Dally Mat. 1:45. Eve. 7 p.m. De Mille Picture at Craterian . i . i:V ,-Vf e Judith Alien, who was last seen in "Toq Much Harmony," and Richard Cromwell are two of the younger players In Vie Cecil B. DeMille story of modern " times at the Craterian theater for the next three days. Slim Summervine and Andy Devlne are co- atarred in the other feature a riot ous comedy, "Horseplay." In 'This Day and Age," the spec tacular DeMille brlnga his talents to a story that Is both modern arid timely, dealing with the element of crime and the youth of the nation. As expected In a DeMille picture, there Is tremendous drama and spec tacle In the staging of a midnight tribunal In a deserted brickyard and of a parade in which the criminal Is ridden through town on a rail followed by thousands of young men. Besides Judith Allen and Richard Cromwell, the cast also Includes Charles Blckford, Eddie Nugent, Ben Alexander and a number of others. Jean Harlow Sings ' In Rialto Picture Jean Harlow sings for the first time on the screen In "Hold Your Man." the new feature co-starring Miss Har low and. Clark Qabte now on the Rlalto's screen. With the inmates of a women's reform school for an audience, Jean renders the number at a piano in a manner described as "ultra-torchy." It is a new song hit written especially for the picture by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed, noted "Broadway Melody" and other popular musical air composers. The number is heard elsewhere to the picture through orchestrations but Is sung by Miss Harlow In the reform school scene to express the ache In her heart for the man whose love put her behind prison bars. Esther Ralston's "After the Ball" completes the Rlalto's double feature bill. Western Auto Supply Co. will r maln open evenings this week. Shows 1:45 6:45 - 9:15 Matl ISo Eves. 25c Kiddles 10c P,U FOR SALES TAX Unanimous endorsement was given the sales tax by the city council of the Parent-Teacher association In meeting yesterday, it was announced today by the president, Mrs. Arthur Short. The council's main objective this year, it was pointed nut at the meet ing, is to keep Medford 's school doors open. Mrs. Short, In stressing this objective, added that the emergency eales tax seemed the only possible means of accomplishing this objective at the present time. School Superintendent E. H. Hod rick was a speaker at the me?tlig and explained the tax and Its op?ra tlon. He mentioned the work clone by Mrs. Wm. Klctzer. state Tarent Teacher president, in bringing about the passnge of the sales tax at tl.e special legislative sew ton. He also thanked the local Parent-Teacher units for their loyal and united ef forts In support of the schools. Hurry! It Ends Tomorrow An All Ahum! Program that's the Best HURRY! HURRY! It Ends Tonite "GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933" STARTS TOMORROW 2 Major Features Ann Harding Robert Montgomery - Myrna Loy 'When Ladies Meet' and STAN LAUREL OLIVER HARDY The Devil's Brother IN DAD DYNGE'S DANCE Wednesday Night, Oriental Gardens MUSIC BY DYNGE'S RED COATS PLAYING LATEST HITS Men 25c Ladies 10c Dance Every Wednesday and Saturday riiyd Mllhgan pusrd away in an 1 Together Again! 1 ff SSfjp''! Dy"10 ttb,e if II l lllte JWl JcSh 8,,ken Hsrlow togeth- jl er a"nln ,n 111 fflljlp 'v.'' reat"' than jl I 1 Hi III 111 I it - 'iminuAimmfln l i H: IIWIW IVHIl lIEilll I ill! II I! i l l, STUART ERWIN Dorothy BURGESS ! iil Ifs Itaj . . . nl saury . i . an lilillllli ii l'l It just a irre bit more than a lit- , k I 1 I if ' llifia: m ' Cethef DAI CTflM jllllllli I Basil Rathbone fiNS Al If" 'Walls'Vf' Gold' iilr! ' Selected I with Sally Eiler. 1 Short Subjects 11 nv J vV "Murders In J i,niilYiiinmuMn" . i SOUTHERN OREGON'S FINEST THEA1RE I A . li tf'iM'M;iiAlM: i,Aninfis' -iif -- -wAj, iieKa.-.J.-JiuuiS.-J li Starts Today for 3 Days Another Big Double Feature Program P3 mm YOUTH ... "j . See where we're hearted In sn use thnt makes ua appre hensive of ralsinj; children! flee It flaunted! . . . Beauti ful girls used an bait to trap public enemies! K h&m VIRTUE . llf Mats., 25c IfJi Eves., 35c M' Kiddies ' til . 10c Jl I t -ttwfe3 1 COURAGE. . . fiee youiift Amerlcnn woman hood In a roiiRigoons nt rue It le to com hat the wlldnem of today! LUST... Feel the fury of an angry moh . . . rlctlng undesirable cltlzeni out of town on a rail I Cecil B. DeMille's MIGHTY EPIC of Today!... PLUS - '3 t if a. f Shows Ci l ' 1:45 Vi X 6:45 In 9:15 BIG LAUGH HIT r , 3,:! 1.. iv A - 4 S ' "In 'j? aS.'JTA. ,1 M '. . If ' 1 i.SMuta Can You Imagine! . , . a couple of footloose cowboy, nutty enough to take a home across the ocean in a de-luxe liner, to the homo of a Duchess who is entertaining the girl they're both crazy about? , . , If you can, you have a faint idea of the fun to expect when you see andHNDY DVIN ,n "HORSfc MY" With LEILA HYAMS
