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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1034. PAGE TIIREI3 Society and Clubs Edited by IrVa Fewell Edwards Slant student to I Arrive This Week. Many students of University ot Oregon and Oregon 8tate college, who ara to spend the Christmas holidays at their ponies In Medford will arrive this week-end. with the benlnnlng of school vacations. On Prlday among those who are expected from Oregon State college are the Misses Jean Woodford. Louise Elrod, Margaret Warner, and Bar bara Field. The Mlssea Margarita Boyle. Suzette Stennett and Eliza beth Esaon are also expected to ar rive within the next few days from O. S. C, as are Sam Kroschel and Wtldon Colbaugh. From University of Oregon. Miss Jeanne Quisenberry. Fred Colvig. Jack Enders, Noel Benson. Richard Reum. Robert and Bill Prentice -and Rich ard Sleeter ae among those expected to arrive within the next few days. Victor Dallalre Is expected to arrive Sunday with his broher and sister-in-law. Mr. and Mra. Philip Dallaire of Salem. Robert Naumes has already arrived for the Christmas holidays from school at Santa Clara, Cal. Gleaner Class Has Christmas Party Tonight The Gleaner class of the First Bap tist church win hold their annual Christmas party at 6:30 this evening at .the church recreation hall. A cov. ered dish supper Is to be served, after which a Christmas program will be presented. The hall has been arrang ed for the party with decorations be fitting the Christmas season. Y. " ROIND TRIP PORTLAND DEC. 13 to JAN. 1 Be iacJc by midnight, Jan, 12 Special reduced fare, good in warm, roomy coaches, on last trains. Low holiday farea also apply to other point. Ask agent for details. Southern Pacific J.' C. CARLE, Agent. Tel. 34 JlllHlliV It will be an enduring reminder of this year's Christmas spirit. Our selection Is complete. Exclusive .Medford Dealer Larry Schade THE CHRISTMAS JEWELRY STORE 100 Attntd Farewell Party for B. R. FlnrhM. More than 100 parent! and teachers of the Junior high achool attended the farewell party at the school last evening for Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Pinch. who are leaving the latter part oi this month for Eugene, where Mr. Pinch will continue work on his de gree at the university. In the school gymnasium, artis tically decorated with Christmas greens, a program was presented under the direction of Mrs. Elsie Carlton Strang. Mrs. H. V. Kcesec. president of the Junior high P.-T. A., was hostess with Mrs. Harvey Fields chairman of the hostess com mittee. Eugene Thorndike of the schocl board was the speaker, giving an ap preciative talk on the work of Mr. Finch during the period he has been principal of Junior high school. The Junior High Girls' League or chestra played selections during the evening. Four dance numbers were presented by students of Ruth Luy. followed by vlclln numbers of Mrs. 0. R. Drummond, accompanied by Mra. Royal Bebb, who also directed a group of Junior and Senior high school girls In singing Christmas carols. Mrs. Strang also sang two solos accompanied by Mrs. Bcbb. and a harmonica solo was presented by Paul Hughes, a Junior' high school student. Ray Henderson, master of ceremo nies, presented Mr. and Mra. Finch with a gift from parents of the stu dents. Refreshments were served by Mrs. O. O. Horner. University Dance To Be at Dreamland It was announced today that the all-university, all-college dance to be given especially for those who are returning from achool .to spend the holidays In Medford, Is to be held, at Dreamland hall Friday. December aa The dance waa originally planned for the Oriental Gardens. Dlnty Moore's orchesttra has been secured, and the admission price Is to be nominal. All college, university, normal and high school students, alumni and their friends are extended an Invitation. - Talent Cantata To Be Held Tonight The cantata at Talent high school, previously erroneously! announced for last evening, la to be held tonight at the Talent high school under the di rection of Mrs. Lloyd Morrle, assisted by the Misses Mary Chambers and Eleanor Curry. This yeari presenta tion, "Chimes of the Holy Night," Is to be given by the girls' glee club, starting at 8 o'clock. The public Is Invited and there will be no charge. I, O. O; F. to Have ' Xmas Tree Tonight All Odd Fellows. Rebckaha. their families and their invited guests are urged to attend the annual Christmas tree celebration to be held at 8 o'clock this evening at the I. O. O. P. hall on West Sixth, atreet. An Interest ing program is being prepared for the entertainment of members and visit ors. Murpbys Expected Arrive From San Jose Mlsa Gladys Murphy, who is attend ing San Jose State Teachers' col lege, and her mother, Mrs. Maud Mur phy, were expected to arrlvo today from San Jose, where Mrs. Murphy has been visiting her daughter for the last several weeks. M v Leave for Holidays In Southern California. Miss Frances B. Kennoy and her mother, Mra. T. J. Kenney, are leav ing 'for Los Angeles and Santa Bar bara, Cal., to apend the holidays with Mr. Kenney, who has been the guest In the aouth of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Kentner. M Eagle Point Couple to Wed. The Grants Pass Dally Courier stated yesterday that a marriage license was Issued at Grants Pass Wednesday to Charlie Elva Slmonds and Helen Drlskell, both of Eagle Point. Public Invited to' ' Wenonah Club Party Bridge, pinochle and 500 will be In play at the Redmen hall tomorrow evening, when the Wenonah club is sponsoring another of a series of card parties, to which the public Is ex tended an Invitation. I Roval Neighbors To Meet This Evening Royal Nelghbora will hold their an nual ChntmS'tree and program this evening at 8 o'clock at the Knights i of Pythias hall. Each member la to bring a amall gift for exchange at the chrlstmaa tree, and also to bring sandwiches and cookies. OF is AT AGE OF 79 32 Junior High Students On 6 Weeks Honor Roll Announcement was made today of the Junior high achool honor roll for the second six weeks' period, showing a total of 33 student. Evelyn Schaffer, 9A, heads the list with four "A" grades, while others with high marks are Burton Dough erty, 8B. Louise Keesee, 8B, and Edith Hldgklns, 9A. all with four "A" grades and one "B" grade: Donald Younger and Dorothy Zellmer, both 8B and both with four "A" gradea and two "B" evades. The roll follows: IB Donald Wilson B3 B2 AJ A3 B B3 Al B3 Mary Wendt passed away at the heme of her1 daughter, Mrs. J. H. Issott, at 25 Windsor avenue Wed nesday evening, after two months Illness. Mrs. Wendt was born In Ger many June 13, 1855. She spent her girlhood In Germany, and at the age of 17. In the year 1872. ahe with several other young friends, came to the United States, taking up her resi dence near Clatonla, Nebraska, and in 1873 she was united In marriage to Henry Wendt. They lived In Clatonla until 1884, at which time they came west to Santa Cruz, Calif., living there for four years, and in 1888 came to Jacksonville, Oregon, living there until seven years ago, at which time she came to Medford to be with her daughter. Her husband, Henry Wendt. passed away in 1916. There were nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Wendt, alx of whom are living, three daughters, and three sons, Mra. Frank Obenchain of Bly. Ore.; Mrs. J. H. Issott of Medford. Ore.: Mrs. Arthur Chcse, of Wenat chee. Wn.; Henry Wendt of New Pine Creek, Ore.; George W. Wendt of Jack sonville, Ore., and Chester Wendt of Medford. Ore., also 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.' Funeral services will be conducted from the Perl Funeral Home Satur--day, December 22 at 2 p.m., with Rev. S. H. Jones officiating. Inter ment will take place In the family plot In the Jacksonville cemetery. Oeraldine Clemens Burton Daugherty .. Merlin Dow Bobbie Forsythe Vernona Glitter .. Muriel Hughes Louise Keesee .. Josephine Mesd -. Nancy Morrow Elise Older '. - Donald Thurman Beity Yocom ....... - B2 B2 A2 B2 B3 Bl B3 B3 B A3 Bl A3 A3 A3 A3 B2 B3 B3 B B2 B2 A3 B2 B B2 B3 B3 B3 B B3 A3 A3 B3 A A3 Bl A3 A3 A At A2 B2 k)2 A B3 B3 B3 B3 B A3 B3 B3 B3 B B2 B3 B2 B2 B A Al Al A AI A B3 B B A3 A Donald Younger . Dorothy Zellmer A3 AI B3 B2 Al A3 Al BS El Al A A3 SB .. B3 Bl B B A A3 B3 A3 A .t B2 Bl B B B2 A3 B3 B3 B3 B3 A A B3 B3 B B A3 B A3 A3 B B3 A3 A3 A B2 B3 B B Muriel Stocks ;.. A3 B3 A B Margaret Tyrrell - B3 A3 A3 A Bertha Werta B3 B3 A A3 A 9A Rebecca Chancy A3 A3 B A3 Edith Hodgklna . A3 Bl A3 A A Kay Nnkaglrl A3 Bl B A Glennle Scott . B2 B2 B2 B Evelyn Schaffer . A3 Al A A Levon Davis Robert Densmqae ..... Roger Henselman ... Helen Huckabee Bobby Mace Nellie Mack Helen Murdock Kenneth Raymond Betty Southwlck TICKETS GO FAST BRILLIANT CHRIST! TREE IN HOTEL LOBBY Out-of-town guests u well as M-A-ford people who dine or live at ti Hotel Medford. are enjoying a giant Chrlstmaa tree which has Just been erected In the lobby. This year tic tree has been, placed near the fron winow, so that passersby may enjoy it, and a cordial invitation has been extended by Manager P. O. Denaon to the people of this city to call mt ceo one of the most coloreful trees that has ever graced Uie Hotel McU ford . lobby. Harry Watson, bell captain of the Hotel Medford staff, has been receiv ing praise for his attractive job ot decorating the tree. Harry enjoys the reputation of being an able ln tcrlor decorator and artist, and sev eral of his paintings give color i the walls of the Medford's lobby. Sacred Program At Presbyterian Friday Evening The annual Christmas sacred pro gram with recitations, pageant and songs by children of the Presbyte rian Sunday school will be given Friday at 7:30 In the Sunday school auditorium cf the church, under direction of the teachers. The various departments have worked for some time on the pro gram and anticipate a fine evening with Snnta Claus, a Christmas tree and gifts as a grand finale. An 1m portant part In the program will be the "white gifts for the king" gifts from those who have much for those who through adversity have little. All will be welcome. The children are bringing their parents and friends. New Banana Line starts. HOUSTON, Tex. (UP) The B. A Gerard company of Cincinnati, Ohio. has begun operation of a banana shipping line here, ths first regular fruit service to be instituted in Hour ton. The fruit will be distributed In the Houston trade area. PARTY TONIGHT Members of all Elks lodges In southern Oregon and their guests have been Invited to attend the an nual Elks Christmas tree celebra tion tonight at the temple, where guts will, be distributed to the brothers and provisions obtained for distribution to needy families through out the valley. The Christmas tree celebration cornea as one of the biggest parties of the year. In which a feed and beer is to be served. It will be fol lowed after Chrlstmaa with the an nual New Year's eve ball, to be held at the temple barroom. Through a typographical error, it waa stated in yesterday's Mall Tribune that dancing will begin at 1 o'clock instead of iu oclock, the correct time. Merle Carl sob and his Columbia recording orchestra has been secured for the dance. Bible Class Plans Christmas Pageant On Friday Evening The annual Christmas pageant by the Christian church Bible achool will be presented Prlday at 7:30 p. m. A very fine pageant has been pre pared. Besides the characterlratlons. the costuming and lighting effects add a great deal In making old Bibli cal Chrlstmaa scenes realistic. The pageant' la climaxed In form of a white gift Christmas, The public is cordially Invited. POLICE TO EYE AUTO LICENSES SALEM, Dec. 30. (AP) Anyone driving an automobile after January 1 with 1934 license plates will not be looked upon with favor by Charles P. Pray, superintendent of state po lice, and his men, who declared to day that the law providing for the display of current license plates would be strictly enforced. Pray aald members of the state po lice force would be placed at strate gic positions along the state high ways January 1, to check all motor vehicles. "The state police department has no alternative than to enforce this law," he stated. . It was reported at the state depart ment today that approximately B0. 000 new licenses had been Issued Those who are unable , to produce their permita at 'the regular stations In Portland and Salem may get tem porary license tags from county sher iffs by the payment of 35 cents more than the regular price. ON FRIDAY NIGHT With ticket sates indicating a full house tomorrow night at Oriental Gardens, where the American Legion show, "Ten Nights In a Barroom'' is to be presented, and with the cast of Ashland Legionnalrea putting the finishing touches on their 1880 "d rammer," everyone In southern Oregon who plans to attend Is assured cf an evening of merriment such as lias not been seen here since the good old days. Lee Oarlock, chairman of the ticket sales committee, has lead his corps Of salesmen over the top, he reports, in getting the Interest of the pub lic in this comically-serious perform ance, and says that there will be a capacity crowd at the Gardens, The Ashland players are brushing up their stove pipe hats and press ing out their tight-legged trousers In anticipation of putting the play over even better than at the Ash land armory last Thanksgiving. Al though mistakes all go to add to the comedy, the cast expects to benefit greatly by their experience In the first performance. Morris Leonard, general chairman, has called a meeting of chairmen of nil committees this evening at 8:00 o'clock at tlio Leonard Electric Co., In the Holly theater building, to make final arrangements for the production. The Oriental Gardens will be trans formed Into a last century music parlor this evening and tomorrow, so that when the curtain goes up on the many scenes the audience will feel as perfectly at home as though they were seeing the real thing. The auxiliary i sponsoring con cessions for the evening, with the exception of the beer booth, which Is to be managed by the men. Real singing waiters will sell peanuts, popcorn and candy In the audience. well as entertain with all the old favorite tunes. The seating ar rangement will be made so that members of the audience may see and hear everything that goes on behind the footlights. The play Itself Is a true version of "Ten Nights In a Barroom," acted with the 1880 script, but Improved upon with the modern viewpoint of the actors on how some of,the lines should be read. It Is to bo played exactly as It was when the parents of the present generation acclaimed it as one of the masterpieces of the 10th century. Although supposed to be realistically Interpreted, names of the characters themselves are fic titious, which puU an end to seriousness. quite a difference of opinion among distributive interests. Butterfat val ues were being held. PORTLAND. Dec. 20 JAn ad- i vanoe of lc In the price of eg?s w.i made during the late s cm ion of the product exchange. The advance w.s , for all offerings. Receipts are aho-v ! Ing a slight Increase and contlnuo to j indicate a greater total volume l-jr , the year, compared with 1933. , Trade in the butter market wa.i j being fairly well maintained at cur- j rent prices, although there continued FUR SPECIAL Prices Slashed A few beautiful vllrer fox, Alankan blue, and mink neck piece ready to near. fiUpla.wd a short time only by Bartlett Fur Shop SO 8. Central. Medford, Ore. o o Gowns-Pajamas-Negligees 05, on sale be; $5.00 Values to $7.95, on sale beginning toniffht at 6:30, .Lovely Silk Crepe Nightgowns. Trimmed with laee. Golden Dream Drape Satin Gowns with exquisite Lace. $5.00 $5.00 Two-piece Crepe Pajamas trimmed with vari-tone lace. Negligees of Silk Crepe and Satin. Lovely colors and wide lace trimming. . Gold Stripe Hosiery $1 pr. and up This store open tonight, Fri. and Sat. until 8:30 p. m. in Tin: MiaiKmi) ui.ii.iiinu HO!0f0!0!O!0!(f!0!a;0!OI0!0!!0!0!0!0;O?0i!t the Cat llns Toes. LAKE BUTLER, Pla. (UP) Twenty-eight toes for one cat seems unfair, mut that's how many Mia Lily Richards' cat has Mra. Rich ards said the seven toes on each Mot sometimes get In the way when mix and rata aro to be pursued. Congressman Dies. COLPAX, Wash., Dec. 30. ,AP W. L. LaFoIlette, Sr., fourth district congressman from 1910 to 1918 and a pioneer of eastern Washington, died at a hospital here today after a week'a Illness from pneumonia. Notlre to Contractors. Medford. Oregon. December 20, 1934 Notice of Bids: Notice Is hereby given that bida i:e now called for the widening of Bast Main Street by grading, concrete pv lng and curbs, and llghtliiK equipment, from the East line of Riverside Ave nue to the West end Bear Creek Bridge. The plana and specifications can be seen at the office of the City Re corder in the City Hall at the corner of 6th and Central Avenue, Medford Oregon. The City Council will receive aea'.ed proposala therefor, and the proposals will be opened In the Council Cham ber of the City Hall on Wednesday evening, January 2nd, 1930. Each bid must be accompanied by : a certified check or bid bond of not less than five percent 157, ) of I'm amount of the bid. fhe right la re- : r-erved to reject any or all proposala, to accept the proposal submitted by i any bidder, and to wtive technical defects, as the Interest of the C.ty i may require. CITlf COUNCIL. By ubu. w. f i jh i Bit, Mayor By M. L. ALFOFtD, Recorder. 49 ... WEKTS is .- STORE OF A THOUSAND THOUGHTFUL LITTLE GIFTS OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS ' Come in tonight and select your Christmas Greeting Cards carefully and leisurely. You'll find an appro priate sentiment for each individual on your list S 1 i ! ifiS PARE AVENUE QUALITY i at a MAIN STREET PRICE Nob Hill Coll.. 1 bl.nd.d lot th moil discriminating buy.r. Y.t Im portant conomlM In packing and dis tribution plac. it within reach oi to day', food budg.ta. Rich, win.y, tar In flare. Nob Hill m.et with th. ap proYal oi .T.n th connolu.ur. It you d.mand th best In cob., try Nob H11L BOOK CLUB MEMBERSHIPS A gift that will bring pleasure every day in the year. Two books a day may be borrowed ).0.O.iM.fl.MiM. S! 1 Featured SAFEWAY STORES WISHING YOU A OOLLY CHRISTMAS SUGAR Pure Cane 8-lb. bug.. , POWDERED, 2 lb. pkj ...lStf BROWN, 2 lb. pk& 12 FLOUR Kitchen Queen, 49 lb. bag $1.79 DRIFTED SNOW, 40 lb. bag.... $2.12 KARO SYRUP, Crystal White 3-lb. tin. ; 21 CAKE FLOUR, Swansdown, large pkgs 28t PUMPKIN, Del Monte. No. 2', tin 11 f CRANBERRY SAUCE, S. and W. 1 lb. 3 ot. Una 15 RAISINS, Ehrman's Specials 4 lb. pkgs 27tf MINCEMEAT, None Such, 9 ot. pkgs. 2 for 27t MAYONNAISE, Brookfiold, pints 23 SALAD DRESSING, Jane Good, pints 19 JELLO, all flavors 2 pkgs, 11 SHRIMP, Seamaid, 6 oi. cans o cans 21 TUNA FiSHrSiiver "Thirtle7iigiit"1neat 7 os. tins.. 2 tor 25 Boyd's Market THE CHRISTMAS FOOD STORE Plenty of Parking Space Free Delivery on Orders of $1 or over Open Sundays till 11 :30 A.M. 108 No. Ivy. Phone 1054-J JS pedals for Friday, Saturday and Monday, Dec. 21, 22, 24 43c COFFEE HILL'S Blue can 2 lbs. 49 HILL'S Red can, lb. 31 2 lb. 60 M.J.B., lb.' can 31 3 lb. can 8S GOLDEN WEST, lb. jar 30c 3-lb. jar 86? GALLO ROJO, fresh grd lb. bag 1 9c IjflBT IT TeaollP' 3 cans.. raftLltk case $2.71 17c CRAB MEAT, Palace, 6 oz. cans..19c CORN, Meco Brand, No, 2 tins, 3 for 29 CORN, Del Monte vac. packed, - 12 on. tins - 2 for 25 OYSTERS, Biloxi Brand, 6 oz. tins 2 for - 25 ASPARAGUS TIPS, Mammoth White Solano Brand, 1 lb. tins : 21 Wesson Oil. 1 qt. cans (Mayonnaise dish free with each can)... 39 SYRUP, Log Cabin, Cane and Maple, Medium sizo tins .....38 SNOW FLAKE SODAS, fresh and crisp, 2-lb. boxes 29 CATSUP, Del Monte, 14 oz. bottles 2 for ... 25 COCOANUT, bulk lb. 20 FRUITS VEGETABLES NUTS PEANUTS, fresh roasted 2 lbs. 25 WALNUTS, fancy lge. budded, lb. 23 ALMONDS, soft shell, lb 18 ORANGES, Sunkist, 176 size. doz. 23 ORANGES, Sunkist, 126 size, doz. 2(i GRAPEFRUIT, 80'a, Arizona SunkiBt dozen 47 DATES, Dromedary, pitted, 7K oz. pkg 13 SHORTENING Fry's, 2 lb. cartons 23 Crescent, 41b. cartons 50 Oleomargarine, Gem Nut, 2 lbs 27 SWEET POTATOES 5 lbs. 19 LETTUCE, large heads 2 for 9 CARROTS 2 bunches 5C ONIONS 2 bunches 5 CELERY, large bunches 7 CRANBERRIES 2 lbs. 45 Eatmore Brand BANANAS, lb. 5 SOAP & POWDER CRYSTAL WHITE Laundry Soap, 10 bars 29 1 23-oz, pkg. Pect's Gran. Soap Free PAR, concentrated soap, lge. pkgs. 32 WHITE KING Toilet Soap, 3 bars 13 .MEAT DEPARTMENT. Free Delivery with Grocery Order. 106 No. Ivy St. Phone 1054-J XMAS 8PECIALS-SAT.-M0N. Ham, Swift's Prem , in Christmas package, whole or half. q Pot Roast, lb 9 Prime Rib Roast, lb 18 Railed. Xn WaMc FANCY TURKEYS ' Ducks, Rabbits, Chickens Shoulder Lamb, lb 10 Rib Boil, Beef, lb 7 STRAHAN MARKET
