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The Mentlnrl, Cottage Grove, Oregon T%urs.. June SO. 1049 | Cottane «hed «tvsww Ærorc vjmvv Sentinel Publ Cottage Thursday at Grove, Oregon Established August lo. 1889 w. c. M artin Editor, Publisher Subscription rates, cash in advance. No subscription for h's» than three months. tì Mos. 3 M<* In Lane and Douglas Counties 1.50 .2.50 1.00 Outside This District ...... ...... . 1 50 .3.00 1.75 Foreign Rates on Application. Entered at Cottage Grove, Oregon, as second alase matter. HATION A I EDITORIAL Hill TRIBUTE TO THE AA I A nationn) news magazine recently devoted two pages to the consumption of liquor in the United States and many prob leais connected with its increasing use. Perhaps the most at ; statement is the faet that ever OIJXMLUBO people in the ni rink liquor in some form. This number is almost halt the population of the nation. , Aside from giving some relief to those suffering with the hkfdening of the arteries, anticipated benefits from the consump- tiqn of liquor musk be written off as nil. Its use is not recom mended as a cure for colds, snake bites and a host of other ailments, formerly credited to the curative powers of whiskey ai|d perhaps the most unusual statement is that to many whiskey diinkers it is not a stimulant, but a sedative. A good many people starting out as social drinkers, have ended both their business and social careers as alcoholics. Ami to, the people facing a problem of this sort there is only one organization we know of that has offeretl an effective remedy. This organization is the Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization which is neither classed as prohibitionist nor antiprohibitionist The AA member has come to realize he or she cannot be a social । drinker and that he or she must be a total abstainer. When a victim of alcohol has gone far enough to realize that he cannot help himself, he ean turn to the AA. who ean help if the victim hah a sincere desire to quit. The work of the AA has not been publicized, but thousamis of people in the United States have been restored to normal life thru its influence in recent years, because the AA is only a recent organization as time is counted. INCREASED COLLEGE ENROLLMENT VERSUS LOWER COLLEGE STANDARDS When it was decided several years ago that laith high school and cq%ge benefits should lie extended to more people, possibly educaWre figured the easiest way to reach the goal was to lower the entrance standarris ; at least this seems to be w hat happened and nd» many college and high school professors are lamenting thkt many high school students are lieing graduate«! from high sci * &\out being fiuidamentaily grounded even in the three pass the student on the college has had to lower its ent¡ quirements. Even then almost a third of the freshmen flunk. Professors claim that the average student does not know too much about high school arithmetic, algebra or even spelling. j Thirty years ago. the average college or university re«iuired Latin or Greek to graduate. Now a student may select one of twenty-five or thirty courses, none of which impose the study ich Latin or Greek required. , In the journalist profession or newspaper work, a lot of youngsters we have tried out could not spell and wanted to capitalize every other word. COMMISSION OPPOSES CVA j The Oregon State Game Commission has gone on recortl ini opposition to the formation of the Columbia Valley Admin istration, as now proposed in Congress. The reason for its stand is that local control over wildlife resoure«a would be lost. In the June issue of its Bulletin, the Commission examines various provisions of the law in some detail. O*ie typical section says that CVA’s three-man administrative board shall rely upon aavice from local agencies to the fullest practicable extent That is simply a sugar-coating which is meaningless—for the board alone has the authority to decide what is and isn’t practicable. In another sect; m lip-service is paid to protecting the access offish to and froin their spawning grounds when dams are built across streams. But the bill does not make this obligatory—it simply advises it, and leaves it to the discretion of the admin istrators. Oregon State (Jame Commission Bulletin says, “The fifth an«) game in the state belong to the state and should, there fore, be managed by the state.” BUILDING COST DOWN The coat of building is down five per cent from a year ago. and will decline an additional eight per cent over the next few months. This is the opinion of the F. W. Dodge Corporation, and is based on a survey of the costs of building one-family houses and large apartment buildings. So once again prices respond to the old law of supply and demand. Throughout the nation builders report that the old shortage problems, which plague«! the building boom last year by adding to costs, are rapidly being ironed out. This is the best possible kind of news, and rnay possibly revive the building plans of many a family that has temporarily shelve«! its hopes for a new home. Meanwhile publie construction, where costs are not so much a factor because they are paid by taxpayers’ funds, continues strong. New school construction will total $890 million this year, a substantial increase over the 1948 figure of $567 million. New hospitals, new highways and public improvements generally will hold strong this year, thus supplying a badly needed stabilizing influence to the economy. Storing Eggs When storing eggs, place large end up in order to keep as much of the original quality as possible. . Milk la Alaska. Grade "A" pasteurized milk is now available In some local mark ets of Alaska. LOOKS LIKE SOMEBODY'S GOING ON A DIF tri • • Scout Day Camp ■ Extended Thru 1st OUR DEMOCRACY Washington Letter By Harris Ellsworth. Rep In Congress front Oregon Hearings are now being conduct ed by both the House and Senate Public Works Committees on the CVA (Columbia Valley Authority» bills. There are several bills in- f reduced by different Represents- I fives and Senators, but they are IK>t : identical. The bills were “■—........ ‘ written "on the Hill." as Congross Is generally referred to here in ' Washington, . but .......... were — • written —........ down town Just who actually authors this type of legislation has not been stated but it is assunusi that the writing was don«' by some bright young men down in f the Department of the Interior. Numerous witnesses from th«' Pacific Northw««st States which I are concerned with CVA legisla tion are here to present their testimony to the committees. I know that Governor McKay, tire- gon Senate President Wm Walsh, and Speaker of the Oregon Hous«' of Representatives. Frank Van Dyke, are here. They will speak in opposition to the bills. I saw Dr. Paul Raver. Bonneville Adminis trator. in the House restaurant. He told me he was appearing in favor of CVA. I believe there art- other proponents of the legislation here but thus far I have not seen them. Speaking of visitors to Washing ton reminds m^ to say that the Capitol has enjoytn! an unusually large number of visitors from dis tant states during the past two weeks. I believe newspapers have carried a story to the effect that the deluge of visitors has become a hardship on the members of Congress. Perhaps it has been a hardship for some-1 don't know— but so far as I am- concerned I was mighty glad to see the folks who stopped oft here on their way to or from the various conventions. There were not many and it was very pleasant to see them and have a visit. I want everyone in my Congressional district who makes a trip to Washington. D. C. to be sure and look me up. I am not hard to find, and can always be located through my office. 163 New House Office Building. One of the most controversial and hotly debated issues of this session ot Congress is the Truman Socialized Housing bill. I have dis cussed this bill at some lingtb in previous letters; however I ne glected to mention something that appears to be uppermost in the President's mind even though it is unimportant to me and to most members of Congress. I re fer to the so-called “Real Estate Lobby." The President wrote a letter to Congress (to speaker Rayburn) decrying the activities of that “awful” lobby. The cold truth about it is that while there may be some lobbyists around who represent real estate dealers, I have never seen one. Before start ing to write this letter I inquired of several members in the cloak room as to whether or not they had seen any real estate lobbyists. None had. But there is another side of this subject. Organized real estate lobbying against the bill was not noticeable— but the pressure group lobbying FOR the bill has been extremely heavy. Even the great American Legion organization has sent several com munications to members urging the passage of the bHI. The last of such communications received the morning debate on the bill began was a news releate fronq American Legion headquarters here, the first paragraph Of which states: "The American LegtOn rthrew its full weight behind the public hous ing bill today as the House of Rep resentatives prepared to debate the measure." This statement was especially interesting first because the bill, if finally approved, will not particularly benefit veterans- nevertheless they will have the privilege of paying the cost over the next 40 yea^s; and secondly the mail I have received from people in all walks of life whom I know to be veterans proves to me that the membership of the Amer ican Legion is not by any means solidly in favor of the housing bill. ÜL ÖpitiL cj (Ó u>ad an aspilatioH. OixLwj it i ivc sou^fd anâ won is &est apprecioUa tlio*« u>Lo (vive coinc |w»n oiAct funds to Jian tìi Sam Husbands New Bank Head In Deep Trouble Genial Sam Husbands. Trans- america Corporation's new- presi dent. is a veteran in banking and financing industrial enterprises. But if responsibility weighs on him. he conceals it with a ready sense of humor and a quick boyish smile. His soft Southern voice carries no hint of the drive that directed more than 35 billion dollars of Reconstruction Finance Corpora tion money into loans and invest ments in an almost incomprehen sible variety of enterprises. In the RFC he became Administrator Jesse Jones' right hand man, and succeeded Jones as director. A hard worker. Husbands often breaks the tension with a surprise joke. He commented when inter viewed that while business is se rious, businessmen can and often lío take themselves too seriously. When he became Transamer- ica’s executive vice president in 19-16, the late A. P. Giannini, then chairman, said Husbands' experi ence gave him “a background which no one else has ever had or is likely to have.” Visual Training Many visual problems not sus ceptible to correction by lenses are being treated today by visual train ing-scientific exercises of the eyes and the muscles and nerves used in seeing. LITERALLY up to his neck In trouble, Raymond Wolf, 6, of San Francisco waits patiently for a neighbor. Jack Dolce, to dig him out of his predic ament The boy fell into an air vent leading to a cave his playmates had dug. The vent caved in. covering Raymond with dirt up to his neck. He remained in this position an hour. (International Soundphoto) Newsprint Of the more than five million tons of newsprint used in the Uni Cracked Potatoes ted States in 1948 only about 15 per To prevent potatoes from crack cent was made here. The balance ing while baking, rub them with came from Canada, with some fat or butter. from Finland and Scandinavia. The Human Race ^ROM his vantage point in the parlor , W ilfrep W atchdog is a relentless enemy of ROTTEN POLITICS YWRE SO RIGHT, WILFRED - WHAT WE NEEP ARE , \ ( CIVIC LEAPERS WHO h V LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY! D POP! B YOU TELL 'EM- to TAi« i« lAc iMi'iff/ /i/th nf <i «uri »a thè ÌHluntry and Aiinoitd lHvieione nf thè Xtie Xulionul Guard. They are pre- eented te ncqixuut yuu u^th thè orguai«afh>H which n di be un iute^rul puri uf thè Nafton’e M l>ay Faree, Iraiaed, tgutpped und avallatile far immediate eercice uith thè lleyular Army la thè evenl uf uxy emerpencì/. «TH INFANTHY DIVISION N.w In oryanliatioa bul ■l••p•d la Iho traditiona oi Iho wool ia Colilomio a 4*lh Inlanliy Divialon und« Iho command oi Ma|or Genotal lohn U. Calklna. |r. Alihouyh Iho di o lal on wua oryunlaod In 1947 aa pari oi America a blueprint lor aocurlty - Ihe now. post war Nalional Guard, the ISih hoc a proud and cheriahod tradition that datee bach Io the wild and wooly gold tuah da ya. The number ol the diviaion W«o aeleclod in honor ol Ibe gold-rush days al 1149 which was ths slarl ol California s ties la statehood. Ths 159th Inlanlry tsglmonl ol Ihs Dleiolon olemo from companies originally organised In 1761 and consolidated into the Sth Infantry in 1197. It was redesignated the 9th Inlanlry. Cali fornia Volunteers, whsn called la active duly during Ibe Spanish American War in 1999. c.» rniim. Again ae the 5th Inlanlry II was slattonsd la *' Antona during Ihs Moeican Border Campaign In 1919 and finally evolved Into the 159th Inlanlry Hoglmenl la 1917 when called Io duly lor World War I. As part al CalUornla'o lamed 40th Division. Ihs 159th esrvsd in Francs and upon rslurn aided In ths organisation ol 194th and the 195th Inlanlry Hsgl- monts which now lorm ths 49th Division. In 1941 ths lith e 159th. Ilflh and ths 195th wers callsd Io active duty with the tilth Dl vielen. The 195th served with dtetinction la the hlsmarck Archtpalego and Southern Philippines actions. The 159lh was assigned Io ths Regular Array a lamed 7lh Inlanlry Division, taking pari in ths Attu campaign. Ths 159th was (slnsd by Ihe 194th in 1943 in lime to lake part m the 7lh’s bailie lot Ihe Ryukyus Islands and in Ihs Southern Philippines campaign. Thus Ihsss three regiments, which ones formed Ihs nucleus al Calilornia a 40th Division, again are united in Ihe Stale s newest contribution to ths dolsnss ol our Nation. Pfc Bradford wax recently chos FL HR \IIEOKIf Ol'TSTAMflMI en as the outstanding soldier of NOI.IMEK OF MONTH With the Eighth Army in Yuko- hamn.. June 8, 1949 Private First Class Lyle D Bradford, of Cottage Grove. Oregon, is a mem- lier of Headquarters Eighth Army Special T hx >|> k , at a Honed in Yoko- hama,'Ja|>an. Joining the army in September of 1947. Pfc Bradford tixik his basic training nt Fort Ord. California, and arrived in Jiqwin in February of 19-IN. He la presently assigned to the Adju tant General Section. STEAKS th«' month, for the month nt Muy, from Heiid<|uartrn and Headquar ters C<xii|mny Eighth Anny. As his reward for Iwing stdectofl the soldier of th«' iixmih, he will re ceivc a tro|>hy with Ills name in- arrÜN>d. a three day pass, and a Week t'xcu»«' from Reveille. There will be a parade given in his hon or, at which time he will also re ceive the trophy. His father, Nurvin E Bradford, resides at P.O. Box 6U4. Bonne ville, Oregon. SANDWICHES - —O— TOWN TALK CAFE 205 Pac. Ily. So. Phone 706 We’re Handing It To You Straight! VACATIONS DEMAND A BRIGHT, CLEAN WARD ROBE — READY AT ALL TIMES . , . SEND YOUR CLOTHES TO US AND ALWAYS BE PREPAREDI PHONE 717. ra D'I'A nt CLEANERS "It’s the Know How That Excels All Others" 107 N. 7 th Phone 717 STOP BIRTHS KEILE At th«' Butler ma ternity home. Thursday, June 23, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kelle, Culp Creek, a daughter, Karen Maric. A recent report of the Joint Committee on Reduction of Non- Essential Federal Expenditures, headed by Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia, states that the number of civilian employees in the exe cutive branch of the Federal government in April increased at the rate of 350 PER .DAY! This means that the annual cost of our Federal government increased dur ing that month at the rate of more than a million dollars a d/iy. How can we avert financial disas ter in this country if such reckless spending continues? KEEN At the Butler mater- nlty home, Friday, June 24, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Arley Keen, Cot- tage Grove, a son, Michael Bruce. KITE At the Butler mater nity home, Saturday, June 25, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kite, Cottage Grove, a son, Ken neth Edward. DEMANETT At Sacred Heart General hospital, Eugene, Tuesday, Jun«- 21, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. la-mam-tt, Route 1, Cottage Grove, a daughter. ARNOLD At the Butler ma ternity home, 'Thursday, June 30, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ar nold of Drain, a son, Charlo. Bur ton. Lend-Lease The largest group of purchases, both in volume and in dollars, by the surplus marketing administra tion for lend-lease and other needs was for dairy, poultry, and meat products Clark’s Photo Studio 21 Ro. 6th Cottage Grove and VOTE At the Butler MATTHEWS maternity home, Thursday, June 30, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. W E. Matthews, Creswell, a daughter, Bonnie Faye. Strange Fact Kentucky was the birthplace at two men deitined to become lead era in the war between the itatei Abraham Lincoln, president of the United States, and Jefferson Davit, president of the Confederacy, vert born within eight months and 106 miles of each other. Day Camp for Cottage Grove Girl Scouts and Brownies at llup- py Day camp near Blu«' Mountain wax ftoslponed Imsda,' because of rain, but will la- held through Friday. July 1 instead The girls are all learning to <k> so many things in th«' out-ol dixira which to many of th«' girls has been only something they have talked alaiut doing ui their imkHir ima'lings last winter The girls arc learning lh<- right and easy way of camping; lashing their own tables of tiv«1 limbs they have cut, making towel racks of sticks lashed togeth«'r, cutting and curv ing their own roasting sticks, building many kinds of Hies, and not lining their fire pit with th«' Hat kin«l of rocks, i because they will explode whin they get hot They are learning whir h wild flow«'rs to pick and how to protect th«' rare ones <espc«*iaUy Indian pi|x's), how to identify common plants and trees, which inn's are poisonous, w Inch berries are safe to eat, how to dig their own la trines and garbage disposal units when none are available, th«' best way to mark trails, etc. On«' unit is planning to make its own wooden buttons from tree limbs, tine unit made a rock garden on ihe river bank < 'ne cut and |ieeled limbs and lasmd large letters to spell out the name of the ■ amp and hung it at the entrance gate. Several of th«' units of older girls are learning overnight eiini|e ing. and find it lots of fun in spite of the scary stones which keep them awake most of th«' night. Even the nursery children are learning about little animals like «nails, und how to handle them carefully. Managing faculty uf the camp consists of Helen Minkler. camp director; Geneva Richardson, di n-ctor of programs; Francis King, director of transportation; Jessie Cothrell, director of finance: and Elta Gray, director of publicity. Th«' mothers who took camp training for u whole day or more beforehand, and arc now leaden ind helpers at camp arc: Brownie Unit 1: Marie Geer. laicilie Bradt, Ethel Price, Vern Welnknuf; | Brownie Unit 2: Ruth Cearley, ' Florence Houndshell, Elta Gray; | Brownie Unit 3: Verniece Nolt, Jun«' AiUms. May DcLism, Normn j Telford; Brownie Unit 4: Francis : King. Wilda King, Lucille Kenyon. Evelyn Tucker; intermediate Unit 5: J«iwie Cothrell, Dorothy Pot ter. Mina West; Intermediate Unit : 6: Jean 'Thiele, Alpha McGarvin. ■Clara Burchett, Mrs Owens, Ruth > Bullard; Intermediate Unit 7: , Gena Aubrey. Ikirothy Eustburn, liorothy Picknell, Juanita Good- I rich. Miss Scott; Intermediate Unit 8: Annie Wooh'ry, ¡¿or Car- Ilyle. Margie White, Peggy Wool- ! ery, Barbara GreweBe; Nursery: 'Thelma Tonole, Doris Tonole, Betty Lea Atwood; Older boys: Myrtle Klicsc, Nola Richardson. Emma Smith is the milk deliv ery lady, while Helen Minkler anil Geneva Richardson do anything and everything to keep camp run ning smoothly. All of these girls have cooperated to make Happy Day Camp the largest and one of the most successful in the Three Rivers Council of Girl Scouts. On June 22. the camp was vis ited by two Eugene officials: Mrs. Follett, day camp site director, . and Ruth Robertson, field direc tor. Th«-y were very pleased with the camp and the way everyone was rxxipcrating, and gave some helpful suggestions, especially for i Unit 2. which was having fire troubles that day Everyone agrees I that our first experience In a day camp of our own has been grand, and we can hardly wait until day camp time next year. We have had the very best co- bus operation from everyone drivers, school Ixxirds, our local paper, and many others who Imve helped to make Happy Days camp live up to its name. YOUR NATIONAL GUARD DIVISIONS CONTINUE THE OLD TRADITIONS For Vour Favorite Baby July 5 - 12th What Wallpaper Can Do hovewi Su/«*/ Service To make a small room look Inrg- , use small, all-over wall paper designs. Plain, two-toned stripe or pin-striped papers also make a room look larger. Clark’s Photo Studio Phone 21 8 6th 343-J
