Medford Mail Tribune, December 14, 1926, page 3


    Many local people will recognize familiar scenes in the picture "The Ice Flood," now playing at the Craterian, the setting being in Klamath County. While the picture was being filmed last spring, a large number of Southern Oregon people visited the scene of action and saw the movie stars "do their stuff." Some good pictures of their activities were taken by Horace Bromley, local cameraman, and exhibited by the "Copco Current Events" newsreel throughout this territory.
"Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, January 3, 1927, page 2


    Motion pictures of the famous "Sultan of Swat," Babe Ruth, have been received by the Copco publicity department and are now available for showing by the "Copco Current Events" news reel. These pictures, which were taken two weeks ago by H. L. Bromley, Copco cameraman, show the big Bambino in many interesting poses while on a recent fishing trip on the Klamath River. "Babe" stopped off in Dunsmuir in response to an invitation by the Dunsmuir Lions Club, of which he is an honorary member, and was taken on a fishing jaunt on the Klamath despite the fact that there was snow on the ground and the mercury hovered around zero.
    Some unusual pictures of the "Home Run King" were secured by the Copco movie man as well as a professional cameraman who also accompanied the party. Babe had good luck in spite of the frigid weather and succeeded in landing two fine steelheads, this feat being recorded by the movie cameras.
    The Copco films of the day's events were shown to a Northern California audience last Thursday, thereby securing a "scoop" over the professional outfit, whose films have not yet been exhibited in that territory.
Medford Mail Tribune, January 9, 1927, page 5


    A special feature of the Copco Forum luncheon which takes place at the Hotel Medford tomorrow noon will be the first local showing of the annual forum Christmas party films. These films, which were taken by the Copco cameraman Dec. 24th, show some interesting sidelights on this annual event, which brings happiness to so many youngsters each year.
    In addition to the Christmas party films, some late news items will be shown by the "Copco Current Events" news reel including the recent fishing trip taken by Babe Ruth on the Klamath River, the Prohibition "booze party" at Jacksonville and other items of local interest. Should time permit, the Medford-Grant championship football game will also be exhibited.
Medford Mail Tribune, January 12, 1927, page 2






    The student body of the new Central Point High School enjoyed a 45-minute program of Southern Oregon movies yesterday afternoon presented through the courtesy of the California Oregon Power Company. Many recent events of particular local interest were shown as well as the Jackson County track meet, in which many of the Central Point High School athletes took a leading part.
    The Copco movies were also shown here last evening as a part of the entertainment program of the annual "daddies' night" of the Roosevelt School Parent-Teachers Association.
Medford Mail Tribune, January 15, 1927, page 8


    Moving pictures of the big flood were taken yesterday by H. L. Bromley, Copco cameraman, for showing by the "Copco Current Events" news reel at an early date. Some unusual shots were secured including the miniature "Niagara Falls" back of the public market, cars fording the stream along Riverside Avenue, Merrick's Motor Inn with cabins appearing to be swimming about in the flood and many other interesting scenes.
    Today highway scenes were taken, showing the Jacksonville Highway under water beyond Bybee Corners, also pictures of the dredger at work diverting the raging torrent which was working such  havoc undermining the pavement this side of Jacksonville.
    These are probably the only moving pictures taken of what was one of the worst floods in the history of Southern Oregon, and it is expected that they will be of much interest not only now but in years to come.  
Medford Mail Tribune, February 21, 1927, page 3


    Moving pictures of the end finish of the 42-mile Fort Klamath-Crater Lake ski race will soon be shown in Klamath Falls by H. L. Bromley, connected with the California Oregon Power Company, who was grinding away at the Copco movie camera at the finish line when Manfred Jacobson, W. Nordquist, Nels Skjersaa and Everett Puckett came up to the tape in the order named.
Evening Herald, Klamath Falls, February 24, 1927, page 5


    Motion pictures of last week's flood were received here today by the California Oregon Power Company and will soon be available for showing by the "Copco Current Events" news reel. These pictures cover some of the interesting scenes during the high water period and will serve as a valuable record of what was one of the worst floods in local history.
    In addition to various local scenes, many familiar faces will be recognized in these pictures which were taken the first of last week by the Copco cameraman.
Medford Mail Tribune, February 28, 1927, page 3


    Through the courtesy of the Copco company, the moving pictures of the recent flood were shown at the Rotary Club meeting this noon at the Hotel Medford by Horace Bromley. The pictures were interesting, showing the raging flood in different parts of the vicinity, and giving one a good idea of the amount of damage to property owners. Other pictures were shown of the beautiful home that was constructed in this city last year and which was visited at its completion by a body of Rotarians
    Other entertainment was furnished by a very good orchestra with several enjoyable snappy numbers.
    Rotarian guests present were Richard W. Price of Portland and Jack Kerr of Grants Pass. Other guests were E. C. Corn, J. C. Barnes and Frank H. Rogers of Medford.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 1, 1927, page 6


    Moving pictures of the first ski races ever put on in this section of the state have been received here by the publicity department of the California Oregon Power Company and will soon be ready for showing by the Copco news reel. These pictures, which were taken at Fort Klamath February 22, cover the big program of winter sports which took place during the day as well as the finish of the 42-mile ski race to Crater Lake and return. Some good closeups of the finish and the winners were secured by Horace Bromley, Copco cameraman, as well as numerous other interesting scenes during the day.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 3, 1927, page 3


    Moving pictures of the late flood and other Copco Current Events will be much in demand during the coming week, with four engagements already scheduled as follows:
    American Legion meeting, Medford Armory, March 14.
    Gold Hill High School student body, March 16.
    Central Point Parent Teachers' Association, March 17.
    Lone Pine School Parent Teachers' Association, March 18.
    These pictures were shown Friday at the junior high school assembly and made a big hit with those present.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 13, 1927, page 3


    The arrival of Sheriff Jennings and his noted prisoner, Hugh DeAutremont, here this morning was filmed from start to finish by H. L. Bromley, Copco cameraman, who recorded many interesting phases of the event. Pictures of the crowd at the depot, the Shasta drawing into the station, the sheriff and his prisoner as they alighted from the train, etc., were all taken by the movie camera. In addition, the cameraman, by dint of much speed, managed to beat the rest of the cars to Jacksonville, where he filmed the arrival of the official caravan and secured some good closeups as they entered the county jail. Closeups of District Attorney Chaney and the attorney for the defense, Fred Smith, were also taken, as well as a good close shot of the prisoner's father. These films were immediately dispatched to the developing studios and will be returned for showing by the Copco current events news reel.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 26, 1927, page 2


    Roseburg will have the distinction of seeing the premiere showing of the Hugh DeAutremont moving pictures, which were taken upon the arrival of this notorious train robber suspect in Medford last Saturday. This will be the first showing of the films on the entire Pacific Coast as far as can be determined and it is expected that a large crowd will be on hand to see these pictures which will be shown at the Copco opening tonight.
    These films, which were taken by H. L. Bromley, Copco cameraman, cover the arrival of Sheriff Jennings and his prisoner on the Shasta last Saturday when DeAutremont arrived for his trial in Jacksonville. Closeups of DeAutremont, manacled to Sheriff Jennings, District Attorney Newton C. Chaney of Jackson County, who will try the case, Fred E. Smith, attorney for the defense and Paul DeAutremont, father of the prisoner, are included in the continuity. A big scoop on the regular newsreel was accomplished through the taking of these pictures by the "Copco Current Events" cameraman, and it is anticipated that widespread interest will be shown in these distinctive films.
    In addition to the above there will be shown several local current events such as the 1926 Strawberry Carnival, mint growing near Sutherlin and other happenings of local interest. The recent Southern Oregon and other current events of more than ordinary interest will also be exhibited.
    These pictures will be shown as a part of the California Oregon Power Company's opening at the Copco Building on West Jackson St. tonight from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Roseburg News-Review, April 1, 1927, page 1


    Moving pictures of Hugh DeAutremont which were taken here last Saturday have been returned from the developing studios and are ready for release by the "Copco Current Events" newsreel. These are said to be the only moving pictures of the notorious train robber suspect taken in the state of Oregon, and it is expected that they will be much in demand.
    These films, which were taken by H. L. Bromley, Copco cameraman, cover the arrival of Sheriff Jennings and his prisoner on the Shasta last Saturday when DeAutremont arrived for his trial in Jacksonville. Closeups of DeAutremont, manacled to Sheriff Jennings; District Attorney Newton C. Chaney of Jackson County, who will try the case; Fred E. Smith, attorney for the defense, and Paul DeAutremont, father of the prisoner, are included in the continuity. A big scoop on the regular newsreels was accomplished through the taking of these pictures by the "Copco Current Events" cameraman, and it is anticipated that widespread interest will be shown in these distinctive films.
Medford Mail Tribune, April 2, 1927, page 9


    Moving pictures were taken of the ceremonies as well as numerous photographs.
"Throng at O-O Plant Dedication," Medford Mail Tribune, April 21, 1927, page 1


    Moving pictures of Hugh DeAutremont which were taken here last Saturday have been returned from the developing studios and are ready for release by the "Copco Current Events" news reel. These are said to be the only moving pictures of the notorious train robber suspect taken in the state of Oregon, and it is expected that they will be very much in demand.
    These films, which were taken by H. L. Bromley, Copco cameraman, cover the arrival of Sheriff Jennings and his prisoner on the Shasta last Saturday when DeAutremont arrived for his trial in Jacksonville. Closeups of DeAutremont manacled to Sheriff Jennings; District Attorney Newton C. Chaney of Jackson County, who will try the case; Fred E. Smith, attorney for the defense and Paul DeAutremont, father of the prisoner, are included in the continuity. A big scoop on the regular news reels was accomplished through the taking of these pictures by the "Copco Current Events" cameraman, and it is anticipated that widespread interest will be shown in these distinctive films.
Medford Mail Tribune, April 2, 1927, page 9


    The Kiwanis Club was entertained today by motion pictures shown by Horace Bromley, Copco cameraman. Films depicting Babe Ruth's recent trip to Oregon, Sutherlin mint harvest, arrival of DeAutremont and numerous other attractions were thrown on the screen, giving much pleasure to the spectators.
Roseburg News-Review, April 5, 1927, page 1


    A new motion picture camera with a special f1.9 lens has been received by the publicity department of the California Oregon Power Company for use in this territory. This new lens will greatly increase the scope of the present Copco motion picture service, making it possible to obtain good pictures under adverse light conditions, and also permitting the filming of interiors with proper lighting facilities. The new camera has already been used to good advantage in connection with the formal opening of the new Owen-Oregon mill, the arrival of the first official passenger plane of the P.A.T. Co., and other current events of particular interest during the past week.
Medford Mail Tribune, April 24, 1927, page 6










    Motion pictures of Medford's Better Homes Demonstration which were taken last Tuesday were received here today by the publicity department of the California Oregon Power Company and are now available for local showing. These pictures show many interesting views of the attractive home both inside and out. The interiors were only possible through the use of the new camera recently secured by Copco for difficult "shots" of this kind, and the results were beyond expectations.
    Members of the Medford Rotary Club who visited the home on that day were filmed as well as ladies of the Greater Medford Club, who had charge of the demonstration. It is planned to exhibit these pictures to both of the above organizations at an early date.
    Students of the Jackson School had an opportunity to see themselves in the movies last night when a short program of Copco Current Events was put on in connection with the Parent-Teachers entertainment. The films, which were taken some time ago by the Copco cameraman, showed the girls and boys of the Jackson School during a special entertainment program which was staged at the close of the term as well as some fine views of the school building and grounds. The pictures of the boys' athletic drill and the costume dances were especially good.
Medford Mail Tribune, May 6, 1927, page 7  The model home still stands at 1216 East Main, Medford.


    Mr. Bromley, the Copco picture man, showed a reel of pictures which featured Babe Ruth and the Jackson School frolic held on the school lawn last year.
"'Daddies Night' at Jackson School," Medford Mail Tribune, May 8, 1927, page 3




    Medford's new street sweeper, which is said to be the most modern appliance of its kind in the entire state, was filmed in action this morning by H. L. Bromley, local cameraman. Pictures of the cleaning activities on a typical city street were taken, showing "before and after" views which demonstrated the thoroughness with which this new sweeper functions.
    The pictures of the local cleaning equipment will no doubt prove of great interest to the service clubs and civic organizations of other wide-awake communities when displayed by the Copco newsreel.
Medford Mail Tribune, May 13, 1927, page B8




    Some good publicity for Medford and the Rogue Valley was secured last week through the showing of local movies to a big gathering of Lions at The Dalles, Oregon. Representatives of various Lions clubs from all sections of the state were present including Lions W. G. Drew and John Carkin of Medford, who extended an invitation to their fellow Lions to attend the state convention, which is to be held here May 20 and 21. To illustrate what they had to offer they presented a special reel of Copco motion pictures which was made up from several scenic films in the Copco library and which featured Southern Oregon scenery, fishing on the Rogue River, the Oregon Caves, Medford Golf Course, the excellent highways and hotel accommodations, etc. It is reported that the "Medford-made" movies were the subject of much favorable comment.
Medford Mail Tribune, May 15, 1927, page 3




    One of the best features of the program, at least the one enjoyed the most by the kiddies, was the moving pictures shown by Horace Bromley, the Copco movie man. The pictures of the spring freshet last February proved very interesting to all present, while the comic reel kept the kids in an uproar.
"Ex-Canadians Plan to Invest in Table Rock," Medford Mail Tribune, May 27, 1927, page B4


    H. L. Bromley, advertising manager of the California Oregon Power Company and Copco cameraman, was in Roseburg Friday and Saturday taking movies of the Strawberry Carnival. . . . In 1926 movies which were taken of the carnival events were given wide distribution during the past year. The June 1926 issue of The Volt, Copco's miniature magazine, also featured a splendid article on this annual attraction with many interesting photographs in this connection.
"Copco Cameraman Takes Pictures," Roseburg News-Review, May 31, 1927, page 4


    The moving picture show which was put on by the Central Point Parent-Teachers Association at the Central Point high school Friday night proved an enjoyable affair. The show was given as a benefit for the city play grounds, a small admission fee being charged. The pictures were furnished through the courtesy of the California Oregon Power Company. Several reels of special interest to Central Point were shown including the annual county track meet and Boy Scouts field meet. Pictures of Major General Fries' visit to the Central Point high school as well as many other subjects of local interest were also on the program. Several musical selections were given between reels, and candy was sold by the Camp Fire Girls during the evening.
Medford Mail Tribune, June 5, 1927, page 5


    The showing of the Strawberry Carnival pictures at the junior high school last night was well attended. Beginning promptly at eight o'clock Ott's Orchestra played several selections. Following the music Scout Gordon Applewhite explained the dangers of panics and stated that should anything ever happen at any public meeting that all persons in the audience should go through the nearest exit and at a walk. That after getting through the exit all should keep moving rapidly away so as not to jam the door. Gordon pointed out the exits of the junior high building.
    The first picture shown by Mr. Bromley of Copco was that of the annual Jackson County Scout Field Meet. The Umpqua Lone Scout Tribe (boys under twelve) then demonstrated the method of opening and closing the tribe meetings. This was in charge of "Chief Roman Nose" Wayne Shaw.
    Mr. Bromley also showed the picture portraying the history of light, or "The Light of an Age." This picture traced the development of light from the very beginning of time. Following this Scouts J. B. McClain, George Minturn and Morris Houser staged a pantomime of the traveler making camp, the horse thief stealing the traveler's horse, the timely appearance of the sheriff, the chase and capture and the hanging of the thief, after which the body was shot down by the sheriff.
    The Roseburg Strawberry Carnival pictures were shown and were well received by all. Time and time again throughout the picture could be heard "That's me," "There I am," 'I know that man," "Tain't neither; that's the Queen's float" and many other remarks of similar nature. In taking this picture Mr. Bromley is to be complimented on his work. One must remember; that in making moving pictures, the producers, in addition to requiring bright sunlight, have light reflectors and even sometimes demand artificial light besides to get facial features and all details. Little Miss Hildegard Roselund, the little girl who paraded with the goat, appeared "in person" on the stage balcony and was roundly applauded.
    A demonstration of life saving methods employed by the Scouts at the camp swimming periods was made as well as an explanation of the importance of the knowledge of swimming and life-saving and the appliance of safety-first rules in swimming.
    A short picture showing the famous Babe Ruth while on his visit here was shown and followed by a cheery Krazy Kat Komedy which completed the evening's program which was sponsored by the Boy Scouts through the courtesy of Copco.
Roseburg News-Review, June 9, 1927, page 4


    Motion pictures of the longest marathon race in history have been received here by the Copco publicity department and were given a preview last night. These pictures, which were taken last Tuesday by H. L. Bromley, Copco cameraman, cover the start of the race at the civic center in San Francisco and follow the runners for a considerable distance on their record-breaking "hike." Some good shots of the race along Market Street were secured by the local cameraman who mounted his movie outfit on the roof of a Pickwick stage and followed the racers as they loped down the busiest thoroughfare in the West. Scenes aboard the ferry were also taken followed by the official start of the race at Sausalito. Closeups of Mad Bull, who is now leading the field, Flying Cloud and the rest of the Karooks as well as the three Zunis were also shot by Mr. Bromley for the Copco Current Events news reel. Jamon, the fleet Zuni who led the way into San Rafael thereby winning a $100.00 prize, was filmed and many other interesting shots of the leading runners were taken. It is planned to film the finish of the race at Grants Pass when it is completed this week and thereby giving local people the opportunity to see what will probably be the most complete picture story taken of this famous marathon.
Medford Mail Tribune, June 19, 1927, page 3


    Some good footage of the DeAutremont twins, who arrived here this morning in the custody of Sheriff Jennings, was secured by H. L. Bromley, local cameraman for the "Copco Current Events' newsreel. Pictures taken at Jacksonville show the twins as they enter the county jail to await trial and also show Mr. and Mrs. DeAutremont talking to their sons through the barred windows. Pictures of Sheriff Jennings, District Attorney Chaney and other prominent county officials were also taken.
    Mr. Bromley left this afternoon for Grants Pass, where he will film the finish of the big marathon race which started a week ago at San Francisco. Mr. Bromley secured some unusual pictures of the start last Saturday as well as numerous shots of the runners along the highway as far as Healdsburg. The pictures of the start have already been returned from the developers and are now being exhibited by the Copco newsreel. With the addition of the finish, which takes place today, a most complete record of this big marathon will be available for showing by the local film service.
Medford Mail Tribune, June 21, 1927, page 2


    Pictures of the finish of the big marathon race were taken at Grants Pass last night by Horace Bromley, A. H. Miller and Lloyd Williamson of this city for early showing by the Copco newsreel. Some good shots were taken of the leader, "Mad Bull," as he made his way along the mountain grades on the last lap of his trip late yesterday afternoon. The finish and the demonstration which followed were filmed by means of  special flares for night work, which make picture taking possible even at midnight.
    Other moving picture men were present to film the winner as he finished his 480-mile grind, including representatives of Fox News, Oregonian Screen Review and International News Service.
Medford Mail Tribune, June 22, 1927, page 2


    The Medford air mail port played an important part in expediting the distribution of important films and photos of the finish of the big marathon to all parts of the United States. Immediately after the finish Tuesday night, the cameramen and photographers got busy, prepared their pictures and dispatched them to Medford by a Copco car which was returning to this city, and mailed them via air mail to their respective destinations. It is expected that all of Southern Oregon will receive a great deal of publicity through this unique marathon which is conceded to be the longest on record.
Medford Mail Tribune, June 23, 1927, page 4








    A special meeting of the Grants Pass Cavemen and chamber of commerce members was held at the Hotel Del Rogue in that city last night to celebrate the successful completion of the big Indian marathon which started a month ago. It was voted at last night's session to go on record as favoring the proposed plan for an annual marathon of this type and to support the 1928 race to the fullest extent. The entertainment program was furnished by H. L. Bromley of this city, who presented a 20-minute program of Copco current events, featuring the recent marathon and the Cavemen's publicity pilgrimage to California. The Copco newsreel is said to have a more complete picture record of the marathon from start to finish than any of the professional newsreels.
"Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, July 15, 1927, page 2




    The evening was concluded by a premiere showing of the legion convention films through the courtesy of the Copco advertising department. These pictures, which were taken by the Colonial cameraman, Henry DeMille Fluhrer, gave some fine highlights of the recent state convention. As an added attraction, a reel of Copco Current Events was shown featuring Lindbergh's famous flight, his reception abroad and in Washington, D.C., and also some unusual shots of Commander Byrd, Chamberlin, Nungesser and Coli and other heroes of aviation history. The movies were enjoyed by the ladies' auxiliary, as well as member of the local legion.
"Legion to Hold its Annual Dance on Labor Day," Medford Mail Tribune, August 23, 1927, page 2


    Following a vacation of 10 days in the cooling atmosphere of Diamond Lake, Horace L. Bromley, local cinema artist, accompanied by his family, returned to his home here yesterday. Exceptionally good scenes were filmed by Mr. Bromley for the Copco current events reel by taking pictures along the upper Umpqua River, and will probably be shown here in a short time. Due to the strong action of the sun and due to the fact that he did not properly protect his skin, Mr. Bromley is said to have suffered a bad siege of sunburn.
"Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, August 11, 1927, page 2


    At the Boy Scouts' court of honor session that is to be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight, in the recreation hall of the First Methodist church, corner of Laurel and West Main streets, the pictures taken by Horace Bromley, of Copco, of the "old hat" parade Saturday will be shown right after the short court session, as well as some pictures of Colonel Lindbergh and the other transatlantic flights that will be very interesting to all who attend.
    This will be the first showing of the pictures of the "old hat" parade, and it will be funny and very interesting to find yourself pictured in your old hat. The public is very cordially invited to attend the court of honor, and see the scouts come up for advancement. Some of the scouts have earned enough badges to come up for Star Scout, and the very much coveted Eagle Badge that Daniel Entler is to receive tonight will be quite an honor.
    The following letter has been sent to Henry Fluhrer by the Boy Scouts:
Mr. Henry Fluhrer,
Medford, Ore.
Dear Perplexed Sir:
    The newspapers have called attention to the fact that your allegiance to the different queen candidates has become one of those terrible triangles, and one of the laws of a scout is to help others at all times, so we are offering you this solution.
    As you do not belong to the Boy Scouts at the present time, we are taking this evident opportunity to invite you to come into this wonderful group of boys of the coming generation, which will place you in a position to split your vote four ways and take in our candidate, Miss Doris Bundy.
    As experience has surely taught all men, there is safety in numbers, and knowing that your business is to make good square-cornered bread and other things in that line, this arrangement will enable you to have a candidate on each corner of your platform, keeping it from being lopsided.
    Remember, we are always at your service, and if there is anything that we can do to ease your mind, let us know and we will do our very best for you.
    We will see you at the Legion dance, Labor Day, with all the assembled queen candidates, and hope that you will have all matters of loyalty figured out by that time.
    We will "be prepared to do a good turn daily," so believe us as ever, your friends,
Per: One o' Them.
Medford Mail Tribune, August 25, 1927, page 3






    A complete record of the jubilee celebration, commencing with the dedication of the American Legion playgrounds yesterday morning and ending with the fireworks display last night, was obtained by H. L. Bromley for the Copco newsreel which is shown locally and also in other Southern Oregon cities, in addition to Northern California points. The pictures, which include the arrival of Colonel Lindbergh today, will probably be shown here next week. Moving pictures of other current events will be shown this evening at the Copco booth in the Merchants' Building at the Jackson County Products Show at the fairgrounds.
Medford Mail Tribune, September 16, 1927, page 5


    Movies of Lindbergh and his famous transatlantic flight were featured in the Copco movie program put on in connection with the Copco exhibit at the fair last night. Inasmuch as Lindbergh and his noted plane passed over Medford yesterday morning, these films were of particular interest to all who viewed them.
    Today will be the last day of the Copco movies at the fair, and some interesting local happenings will be shown, including the "Old Hat" Parade, the Indian marathon, the Klamath and Josephine County fairs and other events of recent interest. Pictures of the Owen-Oregon mill and the new Prospect No. 2 power plant, two of the "Visions Realized," will also be exhibited at today's showing, according to report.
Medford Mail Tribune, September 17, 1927, page 2


    Movies of Medford's Jubilee which took place last Thursday, were received here this morning by the publicity department of the California Oregon Power Company and, by special arrangement, will be given their first showing at the Copco building tonight. This showing will be a typical "preview," inasmuch as the films have not yet been edited or titled, but will give a good idea of how the finished reels will appear. The pictures to be shown tonight are said to cover most of the outstanding events of the big celebration, as taken by H. L. Bromley, Copco cameraman, including the dedication of the American Legion playground, the prosperity parade, Jubilee ceremonies in the city park, shots of the championship baseball game and a glimpse of the air circus. The balance of the jubilee pictures will be back in a day or so and the entire film will be edited and titled, ready for extensive showing by the "Copco Current Events" miniature newsreel throughout this territory. Tonight's showing will take place at 5 p.m. in the window of the Copco building on West Main Street. In addition to the Jubilee pictures, films of the "old hat" parade, the Prospect No. 2 hydroelectric project and the famous Lindbergh films will be shown.
Medford Mail Tribune, September 19, 1927, page 8


    With nearly 100 percent attendance of local members and a large number of visitors, the Medford Rotary Club held a fine meeting at the Hotel Medford this noon. The entertainment committee, in charge of Fred Heath, chairman, presented an interesting program featuring Miss Alma Lawrence in piano solos and a short moving picture program by Horace Bromley of the Copco advertising department. A preview of the Medford Jubilee movies was presented along with some good pictures of the recent "old hat" parade. The Rotary queen, Rotary float and many other items of particular interest to the local club were shown in the above films, causing considerable fun and comment.
    President Allen named the Rotary committees who proved so efficient in handling various details of the Jubilee and extended a vote of thanks to all members who participated in the celebration activities. It was moved that a personal expression of appreciation be extended Wally Drew for his tireless efforts in directing the affairs of the celebration and a letter of thanks to be sent to the Copco company for donating his services.
    Wm. Lyman, well-known Civil War veteran, was introduced as the "baby" member of the Medford Rotary Club and was greeted with prolonged applause.
    An invitation was read from the Klamath Rotary Club asking the local Rotarians to meet with them in a big intercity Rotary meeting at Klamath Falls Oct. 15th. The invitation was accepted and the following committee was named to arrange the details: P. O. Crawford, chairman, Carl Swigart and Henry Fluhrer.  Jas. Stevens was appointed soloist for the local club and Ed Shockley named as chairman of a committee to provide a suitable stunt. The entertainment committee for the month of October will consist of the present and past secretaries, Ed Shockley, Walter Leverette and Wm. Holt.
    Rotarian Ned Harlan of Portland, the newly appointed secretary of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, was called on for a talk in which he assured Medford of the utmost cooperation and friendly feeling from the Ashland chamber and the city of Ashland. Mayor Pierce of Ashland also responded with a short talk, corroborating Mr. Harlan's remarks to the fullest extent.
    A large number of visitors were present including the Misses Lawrence, Clay and Conroy of Medford, Judge Corkins of Lakeview, Dan McKay of Portland, Wm. Washburn of Santa Monica, H. P. Bosworth of the Copco organization and Mayor Chas. Pierce of Ashland.
    Visiting Rotarians included Ned Harlan of Portland, Harry Leland of Los Angeles and Jack Kerr of Grants Pass.
Medford Mail Tribune, September 20, 1927, page 6




    Eddie Stinson, flying the giant monoplane "Miss Veedol," carrying six passengers, landed at the Medford airport at 12:35 this noon and hopped off at 1:12 o'clock for Corning, Cal. . . . While the refueling was under way the Copco movie director, Horace Bromley, took pictures of the plane, the passengers alighting and then a group picture.
"Good Will Aeroplane Stops Here," Medford Mail Tribune, September 29, 1927, page 1




    The Grants Pass Rotary Club will enjoy a special program of "Medford-made" movies tomorrow noon when H. L. Bromley, local member of the Rotary Club, exhibits some recent Copco current events. The Josephine County fair will be among the subjects to be shown. Several members of the Medford Rotary Club plan to accompany "Brom" on the trip to the neighboring club.
"Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, October 4, 1927, page 3




    Moving pictures of the scenic beauties of Southern Oregon including Crater Lake and Diamond Lake, the Oregon Caves and other natural wonders of this territory will be shown in the East by Dr. Emmons, who left last week for Philadelphia. Some good fishing scenes will also be exhibited by the doctor during his travels. The films were secured from the Copco publicity department and are some of the original reels taken by H. L. Bromley for the Lions International convention last year. With the aid of his photographic evidence and "Doc's" descriptive flow of oratory, it is expected that a lot of potential tourists and settlers will become instantly intrigued into a future visit to this "vacation wonderland" of Southern Oregon.
Medford Mail Tribune, October 16, 1927, page 4


    Next Friday evening, October 28, at 8 o'clock, Horace Bromley, advertising man for the Copco Moving Picture Company, will present some very interesting pictures at the Tolo schoolhouse. One of the pictures will be of the big parade that was put on in Medford during the recent "Jubilee." The public is cordially invited to attend this free entertainment.
    After the pictures have been shown, the Ladies' Community Club will sell light refreshments, which will be, as usual, well prepared and palatable. The proceeds will go into the club's treasury, the contents of which have always been used to benefit the community, either through the school or some other medium.
Medford Mail Tribune, October 25, 1927, page 7




    Members of Medford Post No. 15 will have an opportunity to see how they look in the movies tonight, when motion pictures of the recent Armistice celebration are exhibited by the Copco newsreel. A complete review of the big celebration from the fire drill, street stunts and parade in the morning to the football game in the afternoon was taken by the Copco cameraman on November 11, and has already been shown on several occasions throughout Southern Oregon.
    Another item of interest on the entertainment program will be the Medford-Corvallis game and a special reel by Heine Griffith Fluhrer, featuring some well-known local legionnaires in action.
Medford Mail Tribune, November 28, 1927, page 2




    The Boy Scouts of Troop 3 enjoyed a real "movie show" Friday night when they held their regular meeting at the Roosevelt School. A 40-minute program of Copco movies was put on by S. M. Bullis and consisted of the 1927 Boy Scouts field meet and other Copco current events. Also some good pictures of Lindbergh and a Felix comedy.
"Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, January 8, 1928, page 2


    A double showing of Copco motion pictures was made yesterday at Sutherlin by Horace Bromley, advertising manager for the California Oregon Power Company. In the afternoon a special hour program was put on before all the school children, and in the evening the pictures were presented as a part of the annual meeting of the Sutherlin Chamber of Commerce.
    Of particular local interest were the pictures of the Douglas Park Stock Farm, mint growing near Sutherlin and shots of the Umpqua Chiefs and Roseburg Legion drum corps at the Medford Jubilee last fall.
    Arrangements are being made by T. M. Ness to show some of these popular films to several Roseburg audiences during the coming week.
Roseburg News-Review, January 14, 1928, page 8


    "Medford-made" movies constituted the main part of an entertainment program at the Wilderville school P.T.A. meeting Friday night. The pictures were shown by Horace Bromley, advertising manager for Copco, and consisted of recent "Copco Current Events" and a good Felix comedy. Films of the Indian marathon, the Josephine and Jackson County fairs and Grants Pass scenes were of special interest to the appreciative audience.
Medford Mail Tribune, January 22, 1928, page 6




    Horace Bromley and Fred Carr were visitors from Medford at last Friday night's meeting at the Table Rock Community Club, where they put on an hour's movie show. The pictures shown included several recent "Copco Current Events" taken in the vicinity of Table Rock and Central Point, all of which made a hit with the appreciative audience.
"Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, February 12, 1928, page 2


    Movies showing the arrival here of the first big cabin plane of the West Coast Air Transport Company last Sunday have just been received by the Copco publicity department. These pictures will be shown tonight, along with other interesting scenes at the Medford airport, at the Roosevelt School "Daddies' Night" entertainment tonight.
    Pictures of "Lindbergh at Home and Abroad" will also be exhibited by the Copco News Reel.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 9, 1928, page 7


    Tomorrow forenoon at 11 o'clock all members of Medford Post No. 15 are requested to be at the Legion playground to help put on the finishing touches and to have their pictures taken. Photographs of the new playground and the Legion workers will be "shot" by post photographer A. J. Anderson for publication in the national American Legion monthly and other magazines. The Medford playground has created countrywide interest, and much favorable publicity will result from this effort.
    Movies of the Legionnaire workers in action will also be taken by the Copco cameraman for the special Legion playground film, which is nearing completion.
    The time is rapidly approaching when the "honor roll" of the American Legion will go to press, and every World War veteran is urged to join Medford Post No. 15 at once and be included in this big Legion roll. The list will include the names of not only all former Legion men and women whose 1928 dues are paid, but all new members as well. It is estimated that the roll will reach a total of nearly 500, and it is possible that this figure may be exceeded. The present membership of Medford post is 467, and new names are being added every day.
    Roseburg post still leads Medford by a slight margin in the membership contest, but the local boys expect to overcome this lead within the next few days thanks to the splendid support being received from their fellow veterans.
    The Parent Teachers Association of Wolf Creek enjoyed an evening of Copco movies last night following their regular business session. Pictures of the Indian marathon, Josephine and Jackson County fairs, "Snow Stuff" on the Crater Lake Highway and other current events of recent interest were shown by the Copco newsreel. A talk on "Public Service" by J. E. Kerr of Grants Pass was also enjoyed by those present.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 17, 1928, page 2




    The main feature of the chamber of commerce program at Roseburg yesterday was a 30-minute program of Copco motion pictures put on by H. L. Bromley of this city. The meeting was in charge of the Umpqua Chiefs, Roseburg's live-wire booster club, and was held for the purpose of arousing interest in this year's strawberry carnival which will be held on May 24, 25 and 26. Elaborate plans were outlined to make the 1928 carnival the best ever held in Douglas County.
Medford Mail Tribune, April 20, 1928, page C4






    Moving pictures of the Roseburg strawberry carnival, which were taken last Saturday, arrived here this morning and will soon be given wide distribution by the Copco newsreel. Included in the films are some fine pictures of the Medford delegation in the industrial parade headed by the Legion drum corps of this city. The big Medford pear, which was labeled "Medford--the Pear City," also showed up to good advantage. Some interesting footage of the "baby parade," with its many clever juvenile entries, is also contained in this reel, which promises to be much in demand. Other films just received by the Copco advertising department include last Friday's May festival at Ashland, which was put on by the Southern Oregon Normal School, and some industrial pictures of the modern spraying methods employed by the Bear Creek orchards.
Medford Mail Tribune, May 31, 1928, page 3


    Flying "ain't what it used to be." We took our first flight eight or nine years ago with Floyd Hart, in a plane that had water on the knee and the blind staggers. It was a windy day, and we missed the roof of St. Mary's Academy by about six feet. Over Roxy Ann there were various air holes, and we were convinced the old DeHavilland (or whatever it was) was determined to kill a few rattlesnakes by dropping on them.
    Coming back, with the air whizzing through the old boat's whiskers and a hard pavement looming a few thousand feet below, we had a vivid reminder of a dream in which "your hero" was walking a single two-by-four, a few miles in the air, above Niagara Falls, all enjoyment of the magnificent view afforded being eclipsed by the consciousness that, pray as one might, the law of gravity was still working.
    Well, finally we landed, and we were never so glad to get out of anything in our life as that aerial clothes basket. However, we thanked our gallant host for the buggy ride, and as soon as our teeth stopped chattering wrote an account of that trip in which we admitted we were properly terrified, but would like to try again and see if we couldn't do better.
    Later we were complimented by a local aviator, who said that was the only near-truthful account of a first airplane trip he had ever seen. It was the accepted custom then--as it is now--to maintain that air flying is perfectly delightful, and the initiate only regrets he could not go up in the air all the time. Flying, in fact, has produced almost as many liars as politics.
    But that was eight or nine years ago. Yesterday we took our second flight with 11 other Medford citizens, which with the pilot, Captain Frank Hawks, made the lucky number of 13. What a difference just a few years make. Not only does such a crowd give one a surprising sense of security, but enclosed in a roomy cabin, reclining in a wicker easy chair, without a jar or even a slight swoop, the flight over the valley was indeed delightful.
    We admit we did not entirely forget that the law of gravity never takes a vacation, but the nonchalant manner in which Mayor Alenderfer in front of us twirled his watch chain and blinked his eyes removed the apprehensions we had expected entirely. We could have played cutthroat bridge in that cabin as well as not if the scenery had not been so enticing, while one could walk down the aisle, as readily as in an S.P. Pullman--although one didn't.
    Yes, flying ain't what it used to be--fortunately, as far as we are concerned. When we fly to Honolulu, we shall insist upon a plane like that trimotored Ford and a pilot like Hawks. He took things as easily as if he were running a gasoline truck on an open highway--easier, in fact, for most of the time he had his head turned toward Bill Allen sitting in the other pilot's seat, who carried on a rapid conversation, and at one time took his grip on the hand rail to look at the roof of the Chevrolet agency and see if everyone below was working.
    Needless to say, "Horse" Bromley didn't even know he was up in the air, so busy was he grinding his movie camera through the open window. But then "Horse" hasn't known he was up in the air for a long time!
    Other members of the "Lucky 13" were Scott Davis, Jackson County Bank; O. O. Alenderfer, mayor; J J. Skinner, Copco; Seely Hall, airport manager; George [sic] Gates, Gates Auto Company; E. M. Mitchell, local manager of the Texaco Company, and E. L. Scott of the Daily News.
Medford Mail Tribune, June 12, 1928, page 4




    Motion pictures of the California editors' caravan to Crater Lake yesterday were taken by the Copco newsreel camera man for early showing in this territory. They start at Hotel Medford, the visits to the fish hatchery, Prospect No. 2 power plant, Prospect resort, etc., were all covered on the trip, and some good scenes in the snow at Crater Lake were also secured by the local movie camera.
Medford Mail Tribune, June 26, 1928, page 8


    Moving pictures of last Friday's "Baby Parade" were received here yesterday by H. L. Bromley, Copco camera-man. The films show the parade through the main business section, the arrival at the American Legion playground and some of the activities of the afternoon including the races. Closeups of the prize winners and some of the other entries were also taken by the movie camera for future showing by the Copco miniature newsreel.
     Medford is indeed fortunate to have this picture record of the first Baby Parade ever held in this city. It will no doubt prove of great interest in years to come as well as now.
Medford Mail Tribune, July 6, 1928, page 6


    P. O. Crawford and H. L. Bromley returned Wednesday night from a four-day trip to the Marble Mountains in Northern California, in company with a party of San Francisco and Yreka business men. The party was the largest that has ever attempted this unusual trip and consisted of 18 members as well as the guides, packers and cook. The first motion pictures ever taken of this scenic wonder were secured by Horace Bromley, Copco cameraman, and scores of photographs were also taken by various members of the party. Virtually the entire trip was made on horseback, as much as 25 miles being covered in one day. Herbert Hoover's summer home is located only a few miles from Sky High Lake, where the party made its headquarters on the trip.
Medford Mail Tribune, July 6, 1928, page B3




    Air movies of Medford and the valley were taken from the Aloha yesterday by Horace Bromley, Copco camera man, to be shown here soon by the Copco Current Events newsreel. Some good "closeups" of pilot Jensen and Mrs. Jensen as well as Fred Bowerman, ’16-year-old passenger, and the dog were taken by Bromley after the flight. These films will be combined with other Copco pictures showing the history of the Medford airport since its inception.
Medford Mail Tribune, July 13, 1928, page 5


    Moving pictures of the National Air Tour which is scheduled to arrive here Monday will be taken by the Copco Advertising Dept. and preserved as a part of the picture record of the Medford Airport. The Copco films cover in a comprehensive way the history of the local air field since the arrival of the first air mail survey plane many months ago and record most of the visits of famous pilots such as Col. Lindbergh, Eddie Stinson, Martin Jensen and others.
    A number of noted aviators will be at the controls of the ships to arrive here Monday, and some good pictures should be secured by local photographers.
Medford Mail Tribune, July 15, 1928, page 3


    Ralph Bailey is the tennis champion of Southern Oregon as a result of the tournament which began Sunday, July 8, and continued until yesterday, July 15, when the finals were played off in a hot 5-set contest between Carter Boggs and the winner . . . Pictures of the final match were taken by Horace Bromley and Fletcher Stout.
"Ralph Bailey Is Tennis Winner," Medford Mail Tribune, July 26, 1928, page 5




    Moving pictures of the artisan drill teams in their colorful informs were taken yesterday by H. L. Bromley for the Copco current events newsreel. The contest in the Armory and the parade, as well as street scenes and closeups, were filmed for early showing throughout this territory.
"Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, August 11, 1928, page 2




    Moving pictures of the Josephine County fair held last week, Lindbergh, the Indian marathon and other recent "Copco Current Events" will be shown tonight at 7 p.m. in the Merchants building. The pictures will be exhibited on a special transparent screen in the Copco booth, which is located at the north end of the building. A large number of people enjoyed the Copco pictures last night; the program included a couple of good Felix comedies in addition to a number of local newsreels.
Medford Mail Tribune, September 14, 1928, page B3


    Horse Bromley has again stuck his face back of a mustache.
"Smudge Smoke," Medford Mail Tribune, September 16, 1928, page 4


    The October issue of Byllesby Management, the official monthly magazine of the Byllesby companies, contains several items of interest to local people, including the following:
    "The Mail Tribune, Medford, Ore., recently reported that the first moving show ever presented at the Oregon Caves resort was put on by H. L. Bromley of the California Oregon Power Company, when he showed pictures of the Legion convention in Medford, Herbert Hoover's visit to Southern Oregon and other items of local interest. To the California Oregon Power Company also goes credit, according to this newspaper, of having put on the first moving picture programs at Crater Lake, Diamond Lake and other vacation resorts of Southern Oregon."
Medford Mail Tribune, October 12, 1928, page 4


    Moving pictures of last Saturday's football game between Medford and Corvallis were received here yesterday by the Copco advertising department. Included in the footage are some good shots of the feature plays of the game as well as some interesting "closeups" of the various Medford players, Coach Callison and the officials. The M.H.S. rooting section in action was also filmed by the Copco camera man during some of the exciting moments of the big game. These pictures will be exhibited soon by the Copco newsreel.
Medford Mail Tribune, November 8, 1928, page 10

    Moving pictures of the crowds attending the opening of the new Copco electric store in Malin will be taken Saturday afternoon by H. L. Bromley, Copco advertising manager and cameraman. These pictures, along with other interesting views of Malin and vicinity, will be given wide distribution by the "Copco Current Events" newsreel, which will mean a lot of good advertising for Malin and Klamath County.
    Among the free movies to be shown at the Copco opening Saturday night will be included several subjects of local interest.
Klamath News, Klamath Falls, November 9, 1928, page 5


    The latest issue of "Byllesby Management," official monthly magazine of the H. M. Byllesby Company, contains an item of interest about H. L. Bromley, local camera man, and his now celebrated "Copco movies."
    "H. L. Bromley, advertising manager of the California Oregon Power Company, has been taking aerial movies of Medford, Ore., and the Rogue River Valley. His last trip was with Martin Jensen, the famous trans-Pacific flyer, in his plane, the 'Aloha.' Mr. Bromley has a most interesting moving picture record of the Medford airport from the time the first airmail survey plane arrived there many months ago up to and including the National Air Tour on July 16. In this film are included pictures of all the famous pilots who have visited the local port including Colonel Lindbergh, Lieutenant Novelle, Eddie Stinson, George Halderman and others."
Medford Mail Tribune, November 18, 1928, page 3


    The exhibition golf match played here yesterday afternoon was filmed for the Copco current events newsreel by Horace Bromley, local cameraman. Some interesting closeups were taken of Johnny Farrell and Walter Hagen, as well as the local experts, Chan Egan and Jack Hueston.
"Brevities," Medford Mail Tribune, November 22, 1928, page 5


    The Copco films of last Wednesday's exhibition golf match between Walter Hagen, Johnny Farrell, Chan Egan and Jack Hueston were received here yesterday. These pictures include some fine shots of the golf champions in action, and are bound to be of interest to local golf fans when shown by the Copco newsreel.
    The films of the homecoming of Medford's famous football team after their victory over The Dalles have also arrived here and will be ready for early showing.
Medford Mail Tribune, November 27, 1928, page 3


    Moving pictures of the state championship game between Medford and Benson high schools will be taken for the "Copco Current Events" newsreel by Horace Bromley, local cameraman.
    Mr. Bromley plans to film the outstanding events of the big game for the benefit of home folks who are unable to attend, and it is expected that the pictures will be in great demand throughout "Copco land."
    In addition to the pictures of the game, some short shots of the arrival of the Medford rooters will be taken tomorrow morning, and the Medford parade through the Portland business district will also be filmed.
Medford Mail Tribune, November 28, 1928, page 3


    Moving pictures of the Ashland jubilee will be taken December 5 by Medford's cameraman, according to the following article in the Ashland Tidings:
     Ashland's mammoth celebration December 5 will be in the movies, according to a message from H. L. Bromley, advertising manager of the California Oregon Power Company, who also handles the movie machine for the Copco company.
    Mr. Bromley, in writing to the Daily Tidings, stated in part:
    "We are very much interested in the Progress Celebration and wish to extend our hearty congratulations to the city of Ashland upon the splendid progress made during the past few months. We are sure that your celebration will be a huge success and wish to offer our services in doing whatever we can to help put it over. I shall endeavor to be on hand during at least a part of your program and shoot a few movies of some of your outstanding events."
    The celebration committee was delighted with the suggestion that Mr. Bromley might be able to preserve some of the main events in movies and has extended an urgent invitation to him to be certain to be present.
Medford Mail Tribune, November 28, 1928, page 10






    Guests at the best attended Copco forum luncheon on record, members of the champion Medford High School football squad this noon at the Hotel Medford saw themselves as others see them in viewing moving pictures, taken and projected by H. L. Bromley, of the Medford-Benson game in Portland on Thanksgiving Day. The pictures, preceded by short impromptu speeches by John C. Mann, Prince Callison and Harlan Bosworth, Jr., faithfully reproduced the game as it was played before the largest high school football crowd in the history of the state.
    In speaking of Medford's champions, Mr. Bosworth, today's chairman of the luncheon and he, himself, an ex-football player, having been a quarterback on the Cornell University team, included four features of a good football team, including the coach, material, speed, and substitutes. He gave the position of coach the most important, as on him rests the responsibility of teaching football knowledge and teaching them to play the game square, leaving with them impressions to endure the remainder of their lives.
    John C. Mann, president of the Medford Chamber of Commerce, in a few well-chosen words told of his admiration for the champions and led the luncheon crowd in three Canadian cheers for football heroes, who were each introduced by name by their coach, Prince Callison. The players also gave three cheers for the Copco organization.
    In addition to showing 400 feet of film taken at Portland, Mr. Bromley ran through a short reel taken at the Medford-Corvallis game, ending in a score of 50 to 7 in favor of the locals.
Medford Mail Tribune, December 6, 1928, page 3


    The Rotary Club played Santa Claus to seven men from the Jackson County hospital, who were their guests at a luncheon held this noon at Hotel Medford. Cigars and candy were given to the visitors and an extra supply sent by them to others at the hospital who were unable to attend.
    Rotarian Parson Lawrence led a beautiful prayer in honor of the coming feast of Christmas, and the members of the Rotary Club sang the old carol, "Silent Night, Holy Night." Rev. Lawrence then introduced the guests from the Jackson County hospital.
    Rev. D. E. Millard, former pastor of the Christian church here, told the story of his broomstick violin, which he constructed himself, and sold several times at a Red Cross benefit during the war for $175, the instrument being returned to him after each sale. It was then returned to him by the last purchaser and became the means of considerable entertainment for the benefit of soldiers and sailors during the war.
    Rev. Millard played "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia" on the unique instrument and then sang the song. The final chorus was sung by the entire assembly.
    A series of Copco pictures were shown by Horace Bromley. The first feature was an amusing group entitled "Unreal Newsreels." This picture was followed by a move reproduction of the Medford-Benson Tech game in Portland.
    Other guests of the day were: Kenneth Neil and Clayton Young, visiting Rotarians from Grants Pass; Dr. Laegeson, Rev. D. E. Millard, Clyde Higgins and Victor Sether, who has recently received his master degree from Stanford and has recently been granted a professorship of a California college. Mr. Sether with Mrs. Sether is back here for the holidays.
    A Christmas gift of $10 was given by the club to the girls who have waited on table for the Rotarians during the year.
Medford Mail Tribune, December 18, 1928, page 3


    Members of the local Elks lodge will be treated to a moving picture show after the regular lodge session tomorrow night. H. L. Bromley will show some of his latest "Copco Current Events" including the Medford-Benson Tech game in Portland Thanksgiving Day and the movies of Walter Hagen and Johnny Farrell, golf experts on the local course. Other films will feature the activities of some of the local Elks along various lines of endeavor, the nature of which has not yet been disclosed. A large number of Elks plan to attend the lodge session and movies.
Medford Mail Tribune, December 19, 1928, page 5


    Members of the Medford Elks' lodge may have an opportunity to "see themselves as others see them," when a special program of Copco movies is put on by Horace Bromley this evening. It is reported that several short reels will be shown, which feature the activities of some well-known Elks. The main feature of the show will be the recent state championship game between Medford High and Benson Tech.
Medford Mail Tribune, December 20, 1928, page 3


    The Copco movies of the Medford Legion convention and other activities of the local post evidently went over big in Portland, judging from the following letter received from Harry Nelson, state chairman of Legion community service work:
    "Mr. Horace L. Bromley,
    "The California Oregon Power Company,
    "Medford, Oregon.
    "Dear Bromley:
    "I have just seen the showing of the pictures which you sent. These moving pictures are splendid, and I recommend them highly for showing under auspices of the department. As chairman of the department community service committee, I especially commend for showing to posts that feature of the films which depicts the building of the children's playground in Medford. That is a treat for every Oregon Legionnaire. The moving picture films of the state convention also are wonderful and would prove instructive and inspiring to the general Legion membership.
    "I suppose and earnestly hope that you will, in behalf of your company, offer them to the department for showing at the coming district conference, through your district executive committeeman, Paul McDonald. In transmitting them, McDonald can mention, if he cares to, that I have seen them and highly recommend them for showing at district conferences, not only to stimulate renewed interest in Legion circles, but to help emphasize the great importance of  community service work itself. This type of work, which is highly featured in these moving pictures, is the pillar upon which the posts will demonstrate their value to their communities."
    The showing of the above Copco films throughout the state would no doubt bring some excellent advertising to Medford and all of Southern Oregon.  
Medford Mail Tribune, December 29, 1928, page 6


    Moving pictures of the new Wright snow plow, which was invented by Paul Wright of Medford, were taken Friday for early showing by the Copco News Reel. Some fine footage of the Wright plow in action above Union Creek was taken by H. L. Bromley, Copco cameraman, indicating the excellent work being done by this new equipment in clearing the Crater Lake Highway. The plow was working in nearly three feet of hard, packed snow that would stump most any other type of equipment, but the local invention made fine headway, throwing the heavy snow as far as fifty feet on either side of the highway. This new plow, which has been financed by local capital, promises to prove a big success when placed on the market. Among those who made the trip to Union Creek to see the demonstration of the Wright plow Friday were Ben Moller, O. O. Alenderfer and E. C. Jerome.
    The new Tucker snow sled, which is the invention of a local man, E. R. Tucker, was photographed for the Copco movies near Union Creek Friday afternoon. The odd-looking sled, which looks like a stripped-down auto equipped with runners, "did its stuff" for the camera, racing about on the top of the snow at high speed. Mr. Tucker hopes to get his new sled perfected in time to make a trip to Crater Lake in the near future. The movies of this novel type of snow transportation will be shown throughout this territory by the Copco newsreel. The scenery above Prospect is beautiful at this season, but as there is only a one-way road to Union Creek with few turnouts for passing at the present time, travel is not being encouraged until a later date. Chains are necessary, and those who have made the trip advise taking shovels, axes and several strong men as regular equipment.
    Motion pictures of the Tucker snow sled taken some time ago by H. L. Bromley, the Copco cameraman, are back from the developers and will be shown here soon. This novel form of transportation, invented by a local man, should be of interest to all who see it in action. It is said to be a cross between a bobsled and an automobile and able to skip over the snow at a speed of over 20 miles an hour.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 8, 1929, page B4


    The Paul Wright snow plow was the subject of a talk given by ex-mayor O. O. Alenderfer before the Lions Club at Hotel Medford this noon. His talk was followed by a reel presented by Horace Bromley of the Copco company, showing the well-known plow in action on the Prospect road. The huge machine is able to clear over 60 cubic yards of hard snow and ice in one minute, making roads and highways easily accessible within a short duration of time. Mr. Bromley also showed an interesting reel of the snow sled of E. M. Tucker, another Medford man.
    A group of beautiful selections were rendered with the utmost charm and exquisite harmony by the Lions Club quartet, whose efforts were duly appreciated by brother members and representatives of the press.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 13, 1929, page 3


    Howard School students and their parents enjoyed a fine "movie show" last night when H. L. Bromley, advertising manager of the California Oregon Power Company, put on a number of new Copco reels for their enjoyment. The pictures included the Inauguration of President Hoover, Hoover and Lindbergh in the Rogue River Valley, Medford Doll Parade, National Air Tour, Air Views of Medford and two laughable comedies. In connection with the air pictures Mr. Bromley made a short talk on the need of a new Class A airport for Medford. Following the picture show, the ladies of the Parent Teachers Association served refreshments.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 16, 1929, page 3


    Moving pictures of the inauguration of President Hoover are now available for showing by the Copco News Reel, the film having arrived from New York yesterday. This is a splendid review of the big national event and shows not only President Hoover, but also Calvin Coolidge, Chief Justice Taft and many other celebrities as they took part in the inauguration ceremony.
    Pictures of the parade show some good shots of the capitol building, and other interesting views are included in the reel, which promises to be much in demand.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 17, 1929, page 5


    The history of the Medford airport, told in moving pictures, was exhibited to the meeting of the Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen Thursday night. The film, which was arranged by the Copco advertising department, showed the rapid development of local aviation from the time the first air mail planes arrived here in September, 1926, up to date. The first P.A.T. cabin plane, the first West Coast cabin plane, the visit of Col. Lindbergh, Eddie Stinson and other famous fliers were included as well as pictures of the big trimotored Ford and Boeing cabin ships which recently visited the local port.
    A short talk on the need for a new airport was made by Mr. Bromley, Copco advertising manager, who also answered questions regarding the port. Other films were shown, including Hoover's visit to Medford, Lake of the Woods scenes, raising turkeys electrically and President Hoover's inauguration. A blackface sketch by Mr. Johnson featured a clever song on the new airport and was enjoyed by those present. Miss Johnson also sang a group of soprano solos, after which refreshments were served.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 25, 1929, page 5


    The Copco Forum will hold a big airport meeting Thursday noon at the Hotel Medford, to which all Copco employees and their friends are invited. Seely Hall will talk on the new Medford airport and moving pictures will be shown. A special film covering the progress of the local airport since the arrival of the first air mail planes in September 1926 has been prepared by the Copco advertising department for the occasion, and a big attendance is looked for.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 25, 1929, page 7


    The history of the Medford airport, told in moving pictures, was exhibited to the meeting of the Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen Thursday night. The film, which was arranged by the Copco advertising department, showed the rapid development of local aviation from the time the first air mail planes arrived here in September, 1926, up to date. The first P.A.T. cabin plane, the first West Coast cabin plane, the visit of Col. Lindbergh, Eddie Stinson and other famous fliers were included as well as pictures of the big tri-motored Ford and Boeing cabin ships which recently visited the local port.
    A short talk on the need for a new airport was made by Mr. Bromley, Copco advertising manager, who also answered questions regarding the port. Other films were shown, including Hoover's visit to Medford, Lake of the Woods scenes, raising turkeys electrically and President Hoover's inauguration. A black-face sketch by Mr. Johnson featured a clever song on the new airport and was enjoyed by those present. Miss Johnson also sang a group of soprano solos, after which refreshments were served.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 25, 1929, page 9


    Through the courtesy of the Copco Employees Club, the general public is invited to attend the big "Airport Forum" to be held at the Hotel Medford tomorrow noon. Seely Hall, northwest district governor of the National Airport Association, will be the principal speaker and will discuss the reasons why Medford should vote for the new airport on April 2nd. He will also answer any questions on the subject. As a special feature a reel of interesting motion pictures will show the rapid growth and development of aviation in Medford since the first airmail planes arrived here in September, 1926.
    This novel film shows the first cabin planes to arrive here, both P.A.T. and West Coast as well as the three-motor Ford and Boeing ships, and also covers the visits of many distinguished visitors including Lindbergh, Eddie Stinson, Martin Jensen and other famous fliers.
    Reservations for the luncheon should be phoned to 168 or 764 before noon tomorrow in order that adequate accommodation may be prepared to handle the large crowd which is anticipated.
Medford Mail Tribune, March 27, 1929, page 6


    Motion pictures of last Wednesday's reception for National Commander Paul McNutt have been received here and will soon be shown by the Copco News Reel. These pictures, which were taken by H. L. Bromley and C. W. Harwood, local cameramen, cover the recent visit of the national legion executive in detail and promise to be of great interest to the various legion posts in Oregon. Some excellent closeups of Commander McNutt as well as State Commander Ben Fisher and other notables were taken at the Legion Honor Roll and the Legion Playground. Pictures of the presentation of the Crater Lake picture by members of Medford post are also included in the reel.
Medford Mail Tribune, April 29, 1929, page 8


    Motion pictures of the Glendale celebration yesterday were taken by H. L. Bromley, advertising director for the California Oregon Power Company, to be given wide distribution throughout "Copcoland." The celebration was a huge success, with thousands of visitors from all parts of the state, but was well handled and no serious traffic jam resulted. Pictures of the parade, stunts and contests, log rolling, etc., were taken by the Copco cameraman. Bromley also secured a complete picture story of the new electric mill, from the entry of the first log to the exit of the finished boards. The pictures will be available for showing at an early date.
Medford Mail Tribune, May 2, 1929, page 2


    Moving pictures of last Saturday's Shrine ceremonial, which were taken through the courtesy of the California Oregon Power Company, arrived here this morning. The films cover the outstanding events of the day; including the arrival of the special train from Sacramento, the various parades and stunts and other items of interest. The films will be given wide showing by the Copco newsreel as soon as they are edited and titled.
Medford Mail Tribune, May 3, 1929, page 9


    Some good moving pictures of the City Health Parade Friday were taken by H. L. Bromley, Copco advertising manager for the Copco newsreel.
    Not only the parade, but the program at the park and the ice cream feed were taken by the local cameraman for early showing here.
Medford Mail Tribune, May 13, 1929, page 3


    The moving pictures taken of the City Health Parade last Friday were received here today by the Copco advertising department and will be ready for exhibition soon. Some good pictures of the honor students on parade and the exercises which followed were taken by the Copco cameraman and should prove of great interest to those who took part.
    Movies of the "Tulip Queen" and her royal party visiting Medford and their departure by airplane for San Francisco were taken yesterday for the Copco newsreel.
Medford Mail Tribune, May 15, 1929, page 7




    Horace Bromley presented an interesting series of Copco reels as a program feature of the day. The pictures included shots of Lake of the Woods and surrounding scenic attractions; the activities of the editorial association upon their visit to Medford, the recent health parade and others.
"Dorothy Gore Recites Original Poem Before Rotary Club Meeting," Medford Mail Tribune, May 28, 1929, page 2




Medford Mail Tribune, June 25, 1929, page 3


    The many friends of J. J. Buchter and H. L. Bromley, well-known members of the Copco organization, will be glad to hear of recent promotions which will give them a greatly enlarged scope of activity. C. M. Brewer, vice president and general manager of the California Oregon Power Company and the Mountain States Power Company, has announced the appointment of J. J. Buchter as merchandise manager and H. L. Bromley as advertising manager of both the above properties. Mr. Brewer also announces the appointment of Glen L. Jackson of the Mountain States Company as sales manager for both companies. The combination of sales, merchandise and advertising activities of the two Byllesby companies will effect a number of economies which should prove a decided benefit in future operations of both properties.
    Messrs. Buchter and Bromley are veteran employees of the local company, and news of their advancement will be welcomed by their many "partners in progress" as well as a large circle of friends throughout this territory.
    J. J. Buchter first entered the employ of the company in February, 1912, taking a position as cashier of the Rogue River division. He later became division accountant, a position which he held for several years, after which he took a responsible position in the home office commercial department, When the company entered the electric merchandise field in November, 1926, he was placed in charge of the Copco electric appliance stores throughout the system. Under his supervision merchandise activities have increased until the California Oregon Power company now operates a total of eight retail electric stores in Southern Oregon and Northern California. These stores are conceded to be among the most modern and up-to-date retail electric establishments in this territory and are a distinct credit to the communities in which they are located.
    H. L. Bromley joined the Copco organization after his discharge from the army in 1919, taking a position in the accounting department of the Rogue River division under J. J. Buchter. He was later promoted to the position of cashier and in 1923 went to Grants Pass as district manager. In 1924 he returned to the home office in Medford to take charge of preferred stock sales and advertising as assistant to Fred G. Phelps, secretary. In 1927 he became advertising manager for the company, the position which he now holds. His new duties will give him supervision over all advertising activities of the two companies, including regular weekly insertions in more than 100 newspapers.
    The operations of the California Oregon Power Company and the Mountain States Power Company cover seven states, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota.
    It is reported that Messrs. Buchter and Bromley will not have to leave Medford to take care of their new duties but will continue to make their headquarters at the Copco general offices in this city. This will be good news to Medford people, as both of the Copco men have been most active in local civic affairs. Mr. Luchter is a past exalted ruler of the Elks past commander of the Spanish-American War veterans, first "Big Eruption" of the Craters club and is now a member of the city council; while Mr. Bromley is a past commander of the American Legion, present "Big Eruption" of the Craters club and active in Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club work.