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Cottage Grove, Oregon
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Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: After reding in
the Sentinel about the wonderful
accomplishment of the Cottage
Grove diun and the U. S. Engineer
ing crew by averting a serious
flood in this vicinity 1 cannot re
frain from expressing my views
on the matter.
The paper states that “unfor
tunately Lt. Col. LaLonde and his
assistant got the blame fur letting
the water out of the dam when
such was not the case.” and that
1 “the run off between hero and the
NATI
AL ÉDITORIAL- dam, a distance of 51» miles, caus
SSOCIATION ed the river to overflow at
points.“ There must have been a
terrible run off just below the
dam then, as the river waa com
pletely full clear up to the dam
THE STATES CAN T TAKE IT
Anyone who drove by here or lives
A remit press dispatch reports that high costs peril high here can attest to the fact that
way work plans. Recent bids for proposed projects wen- a mil the water poured out the gates of
lion dollars in excess of estimates ot the State Highway t om- the dam with such fury that the
mission. And “these estimates had been pitched ;»0 per cent water splashed in the air for 15
above the cost levels of 1941 to make way for increased costs.” or 20 feet. 1 admit some water
Bids received ranged from 1'2 to 25 per cent above the Com was held back but nothing near
mission’s estimates. As a result, it was stated that it is im- I as much as could have been. The
possibie to proceed with the road program on the basis ot the article tn the paper has a big
head line “Dam holds." leading
bids received. ...”
to think that the dam had
It seems the officials of the state of Oregon have never people
held back so much water that it
heard of DPA’s cast absorption policy which, in effect, says might
have been in danger of
that it is okay for costs to rise so long as the publie dm-sn I find breaking. Every one that I have
out about it. OPA states its policy another way: Manntactur- spoken to seemed greatly surpris
era* costa and prices may rise, but not so the retailers . Retail ed that it was only about one-
prices must not reflect increased costs. The OPA is proud of the ; third to one-half full and that a
fact that it is sticking to this program like a dog to a root. The great amount of water was being
retailers are criticized as promoters of inflation if they dare to let out during the flood, when they
cry "impossible” in protesting cost absorption. \ et. a state gov had been led to believe that was
ernment not only says it is impossible for the state treasury to what dams were for to hold back
flood waters.
“ahsorii” inflated costs, but serves notice that road construc the Wouldn
’t it be interesting to
tion will be stopped. What would happen if the retailed of the find out who
turned in that news
country lay down in this fashion? The uproar would rival the about the wonderful accomplish
blast of an atomic explosion.
ments of the dam?
VIRGIE QUIMBY.
Cottage Grove.
PRIVATE SPEAKS HIS MIND
He is a brave soldier indeed who dares to tell thr ”brass
hats”—in person—what he thinks of them. But one did—and
the generals listened. The army private who appeared before
1he Senate committee to voice his opposition to universal mili
tary training minced no words in declaring that the "Pentagon
boy MOdtg” wanted it to pass because a large peacetime army
would enable them to hold their high ranks. He contended that
the entire universal training idea was the product ot the be-
medaled fourflushers who pass out decorations with one hand
and doctored reports on demobilisation with the other.” We
don’t know just how rod certain official ears were after hear
ing this, but at least they know just how one man feels toward
universal training—and “brass hats .
LET S WORRY RIGHT
“The powers that be in Washington are worrying entirely
too much about giving big wages, bonuses and $25-a-week pen
sions to discharged war workers (for not working) who drew
excessive big wages during wartime. while Bl’s were working
for $50 a month, and who now in many instances are being held
out of jobs while war workers turn ilowwi millions of jobs be
cause the work does not suit them or the wages are too low l^t s
worry a little more about the til’s and less about war workers.
_ The Belleville Telescope. Belleville. Kansas.
There are over a million retailers faced with the dilemma
of rising costs and frozen retail prices^ These retailed are be
ing asked to carry the main burden of inflation. This is neither
fair nor workable. The only possible result is lowered produc
tion as thousands of merchants are slowly forced to drop the
distribution of necessary items.
He: “I’m keeping a record of all the good times we’ve had
together.”
She; “Ah! Keeping a diary?”
Ha: “No. Stubs in a check book.”
We have a good stock of late
model used cars on hand
Income Tax Facts
1. What Federal tax form must
be filed by January 15? Your De
claration of Estimate Tax (or an
amendment of your 1945 Declara
tion >.
2. Does everyone have to file a
Declaration?
No. This filing
should not be confused with the
regular time for filing annual in
come tax returns, which must be
filed not later than March 15th.
3. Who does have to file Janu
ary 15? Three groups as follows:
< a» farmers. (bi persons who filed
a 1945 Declaration of Estimate
Tax. but wish to change their es
timates, (e) persons who should
have filed a 1945 Declaration but
have failed to do so.
4. Did everybody have to file a
1945 Declaration? No. only per
sons who had over $100 income
outside of wages from which tax
was withheld (assuming their
overall income was at least $500).
5. What are some examples? A
wageearner with a wife and one
child has two exemptions besides
his own, and if his wages exceed
$6,000 ($5,000 plus $500 plus $500),
he had to file a 1945 Declaration.
Also required to file were mer
chants, landlords, lawyers, doctors,
and others who received income
from which tax was not withheld.
6. Why is January 15 a special
date for farmers? Other taxpay
ers were required to file declara
tions last March, but the law
specifically permitted farmers to
wait until the next January 15.
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Continued front page L
From Old Files
SOUTH DAKOTA CHIROPRACTORS GRANTED RIGHT TO
PRACTICE IN STATE S COUNTY HOSPITALS
Physically and Mentally Qualified
Are Eligible to—
A measure relating to 8out....h Dakota county hospitals
was passed by the legislature and if signed by the State’s gov
ernor becomes a law July I.
The bill. HB No. 31. reads in part: “ ,,. «aid board of trus
tees in themanagement of said hospital shall not discriminate
between practitioners of the various healing arts and every
duly licensed doctor shall have the right to ami shall be en
titled to practice his profession in said county hospital.” The
original bill allowed for admittance of only medical and osteo
pathic run.
Another bill under consideration deals with sanitoriums,
etc., and the latest report said the bill is still in committee.
South Dakota chiropractors, however, are not too concerned
because many of the original “teeth and catch elauaes” were
removed ami other amendments made.
ENLIST NOW.. in the
United States Army
Post Office Building
Eugene, Oregon
i
/.. I.. Strongs Observe
(><dden .•b/tiiuersary
A social event recently wu« the
observance of the golden wedding
A five dollar gold piece, dated anniversary of Mr und Mr* 1. L.
196-1, arrowheads. and small coins Strong, who were married fifty
were discovered IS inches under years on llecember 20th. The oc
the ground by workmen on the casion was celebrated on Christ
site of the S P. terminal this mas nlghl with a dinner al th*
Delight Valle) farm home of Mr.
morning
A city cleanup, especially of the und Mrs C. E. Brown by the
business section, was planned by children and grandchildren of Mr
mid Mrs. Strong and a tew friends,
the Lions club
An old Cottage Grove newspa numbering fifty-two in nil. The
per found by a resident at this honousi guests were presented
city tells of first graduation exer with n refrigerator from the chil
cises, members of the class were dren and grandchildren mid Mrs
Elsie Lea, Edgar Wood. Celia Strong received an orchid corsage
Lurch. Lula Currin. Ernest Pun- mid Mr. Strong a chrysanthemum
ance. Effie Younger and Roy Knox. boutoniere They also received
Births in 1925 aro 84 above many other lovely gifts
Mr. mid Mrs. Strong hive five*
deaths.
The Lane County Hoo Boo club daughters mill one son, all of whom
organisation of lumlier manufac were present but one daughter,
turers will hold its regular month Edna Daniels, of Gaylord, her
husband und children Glen, Chur-
ly meeting here January 23.
A son was born Saturday morn lee, Evelyn and Virgil who is
ing to Mr. and Mrs Wade Mosby overseas.
Those helping to observe the an
at the home of Dr. Kune.
Rex Wheeler was home from niversary were their son. Boyd
Strong wife und daughter Cheryl
O.A.C. for the week end
Mrs. Ray Trask has us het- of Toppenish, Wash., daughters,
guest her aunt, Mrs. Amanda Edith Brown, husband mid daugh
ter Jeannine also of Toppenish;
Babcock of Salem.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nixon left Viola Greenfield and husband of
Saturday for Portland to be guests Eugene; Lila Ikaker. husband ami
Mr. Nixon s brother. Ray Nixon. children Donna Dee, Deanna and
!<arry of Cottage Grove; Audrey
10 YEARS AGO
The fact that the general rain Strong amt husband of Cottage
which had continued several days Grove: grandchildren: Aubrey and
closed Saturday may have saved Alfred Strong of Cottage Grove;
Mr. and Mrs. Delos Herman ami
Cottage Grove from flood.
Operations at the big J. II. children Betty Jackie and Larry
Chambers A Son mill have tieen of Myrtle Point; Mr mid Mrs. E.
crippled since a lockout Monday M. Daniels und son Donnie of
morning. The strike is for time Gaylord; Mr. and Mrs. V. P. Dan
iels of Gaylodd; Mr. and Mrs J. A
and a half for overtime.
There were 58 arrests during Hoffbuhr und son Jackie of Kla
1935 and 31 persons paid fines math Falls; Mr ami Mrs. William
P. Sheldon of Cottage Grove. Also
totaling $310.50.
J H. Chambers A Son have of present wore Elbert Akers, broth
fered a reward of 100 dollars for er of Mrs Strong of Cottage
the conviction of |>arty who put Grove; Charlie Strong and wife of
soap on the rail of Chambers Roseburg, brother of Mr Strong;
William Decker of Cottage Grove:
railroad.
Meager news df on»- of the big Mr. amt Mrs. B. A Martin and son
gest strikes made in the Bohemia Dale and daughter Irma l.ee. Mrs
mining district for many years Lucy Martin. Mr. and Mrs Merle
has reached here. The strike is at Chase, sons Neil and Norman, Mr.
and Mrs. Glen Layton, all of Eu
the Champion mine.
Half the amount due Lane coun gene, and Mr and Mrs. L. A.
ty farmers on 1935 corn-hog con Fisher ami children Billy, Buddy
trol under the AAA have not been and Mildred of Creswell.
Mr. and Mrs. Strong have six
paid.
W. B. Johnston Jr. and son of children, 16 grandchildren and
Medford spent the week end with five groat grandchildren, most of
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. whom were present for the anni-
. versary.
Johnston Sr.
Ed Adams has been in Eugene
the past two weeks.
TOWNSEND CLUB
Miss Wilberta W'ilson. who is
working in Albany, spent the week
The Monday night meeting of
end with her parents, Mr. and the Townsend cluh started with a
Mrs. W. O. Wilson.
16:00 o’clock dinner open to the
public which was followed by a
CHRISTIAN (HURTH
Dutch auction of a surplus pound
ELECTS OFFICERS
of butter that brought $4.08 und
Election of officers for the a loaf of bread at $135, the but
year 1946 of the Christian church ter going to a visitor from Seattle
was held Sunday morning folkjw- and the broad to Mr. Brockvogel.
ing the church services with the Music was furnished for the eve
following results: church clerk, ning by Mrs. O. W. Black more and
Mrs. Aubrey; treasurer, Mrs. Mr. Hazen with group singing led
Ernest Wheeler; pianist, Mrs. by Mrs, William DorwooQ. The
Herbert Moon; assistant pianist, kitchen
committee was Mrs.
Mrs. Bob Beach; Bible school su Blackmore, Mrs. May Barton ami
perintendent, Roy Hands; assist Mrs. Eleanor Partin.
ant superintendent, Ed Finnerty;
The regular business meeting
Bible school secretary and treas w\s followed by readings und
urer, Mrs. O. J. Thiel.
stories The chairman asked the
Ekiers elected were: Roy Hands. oldest person present to occupy
Amil Thies, Austin Bechdoldt. the rocking chair placed near the
Ernest Wheeler. Bob Powell, stove. George Hawley, just past
Marvin Shaw and Pearl Camp 88. had that honor. While Mr.
bell; deacons: Herbert Moon, Ed Hawley is not interrated in pen
Finnerty, Marvon Harpolo, Albert skins from a personal standpoint,
Hull. James Hemenway,
Joe he never misses a meeting as he
Gleason, Fred Beidler and Bob 'enjoys the social part and believe*
Beach; trustees: Marvon Harpole. in the principle of security. A
Harry Neet, Dan Clasby; deacon very interesting account of the
esses: Mrs. Pearl Campbell, Mrs. security of the country of Nor
Marvon Harpole. Mrs. Joe Glea way was given by O. E. Hongslo
son, Mrs. Albert Hull, Mrs. Ern of Seattle. Washington, who was
est Wheeler, Mrs. Amil Thies. visiting in our city. Mr. Hongslo,
Mrs. Herbert Moon, Mrs. Sam u native of Norway, but u citizen
Eastburn, Mrs. Marvin Shaw, Mrs. of the U. S., told that prior to the
Laura Ishmael, Mrs. Bob Powell,
Mrs. Roy Hands and Mrs. Austin
Bechdoldt.
J. Michael Shelley is the pastor
of the Christian church.
If you will recall some recent
press dispatches, you will note
that John Barleycorn often con
tributes to race dissentions.
Perhaps out of this struggle be
tween labor and management will
come a better pattern for wage
for workingmen.
It seems to us that it was very
poor taste for Senator Robert
PICTURE CARDS WANTED
Taft of Ohio, to make political
A cal) has come for the picture
capital out of President Trumans part of Christmas cards to be used
non-political speech.
to teach art in small country
The church means next to noth schools, also given as rewards to
ing to anyone unless he puts children of the tenements in large
something in it.
eastern cities, where often they
To some people, to give money are the only pretty thing the
is the easiest way to salve their children own. Everyone has Christ
conscience.
mas cards which are too pretty to
Piety is not properly presented burn and cannot be saved from
| by platitudes but by upright acts year to year and would be glad to
use them in this way.
of daily living.
Anyone interested, take the pic
It is much easier for us to tell
the other fellow how to solve his ture part of your Christmas cards,
problems than it is to solve our cutting off any ¡»crsonal notes or
writing and mail to “Save the
own.
Often irritability can be traced Children Work Shop,” 8 Washing
to ill health, or mental stress in ton Place ,Ncw York City, New-
' York.
stead of just plain cussedness.
MEN 17-34
Till RSD A Y J AN TA KY 1°
UlUwUÇ
lllii
DR. H. A. HAGEN.
Men’s .
Water-Proof
Watches
Wu have a «elect stock of popular
models — Waterproof watches
should come in handy this Oregon
weather.
MONAHAN’S
.1KW ELEKS
( tl’T< >M ETRI STS
Cottage Grove
lute war there were (ewer wealthy
people but that one never en
countered a beggar on the streets,
n security was hud lor nil. Norwuy
with only about 3,000,000 people
is not rich, but n very carefully
planned country. Lumber was cut
only at the rate it could be pro
duced. Coom'raliv«' industries me
very popular, but honestly con
ducted private enterprise pros-
pered also While Mr Hongslo was
not a member of the Townsend
them very highly on their unsel
fish efforts in behalf of better se
curity for all. Mrs. Elmer Kent
acted us caahier for the meeting
which nettl'd about $30.00. Elmer
Kent, president of the club, pre
sided.
UECKMREM I.IHRARY *
HEl’tIRT
The library report for the
„„„Hi ,.i Deeembw n I im MI by
Mrs
Dan Hamant,
librarian,
shows 622 adult fiction« were loan
ed and 111 adult »a>n-fictions; 135
children’s fiction mid 63 rain-fic
tion baiks. making a grand lot’ll
of 931 Fine» received amounted
to $6 20 and money taken in from
the rental shelf was >5 55. a total
of >11.75 received for the month
New IsHik» purchased, 45 and
IxiokM discarded, 3. There were 15
borrower*' curds issued and nine
canceled. The totul number of
borrowers, 1741
The library *«» eloscd from
December 26 to January 2 due to
the high water
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1938 Oldsmobile 6 Coupe, radio, heater,
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, $817.00
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Phone 14
30 S. 7th Street
Cottage Grove
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