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About The American. (Central Point, Or.) 1928-1936 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 13, 1931)
Uve merchants attract busiucs« U, the city by advertising, which b, a basis fo r price, quality and a equate deal fo r all. 1 . 1fHE A M E R IC A N fO LlM B 4 CENTRAL POINT, OR BOON, KlUDAY. NOVEMBER lì». Ifc ll Central Point is going along, picking op here and there. VI0 h at* reason to fwJ proud of our people and city. Boos* fur It. —w - M M IIKK H PURCHASE MACHINERY FOR PLANT The Interpreter By 8. O. BURQDOKK Cheerful Givers For Charity Are Found Here Will Increase Business and Labor Volume “ Cease F ir in g !” These magic Central Point made it easy tor vorrts flashed across the battle fields the Community Chest workers this to be re-echoed around the world year. There was no backing U years ago, brought to an end a away from the relief work, the madness such as the world had never necessity was readily understood. known— brought to an end scenes Mrs. Earl Leever was in charge oi indescribable horror and brought and feels grateful for the fine Central Point Fortunate In Securing Manufacturing Com a new day, which was then and is spirit of the people of the city now, truly a day of great rejoicing— who gave cheerfully. pany— Output Will Call For More Activity The committee who assisted Armistice Day. Mrs. Leever consisted of Mes W ith Revival Of Business. November 11 stands as a symbol, dames Eldon Gleason, A1 H er- i beacon, lighting a point in the history of mankind, which we are[ manson and E. C. Faber. Sr. From reliable sources comes th e' men will be employed at the start. Mrs. Leever desires to thank proud of. though we would undo it | Information that Central Point will I which will benefit the entire com and those that it we could, and would erase the j the committee be benefitted by the locating here niunity. It should create a demand horrors of that struggle from the] contributed to the fund, for real estate, homes and the pay- of the Fir Pine Lumber Co., who ry of tlie present, and keep —— —— —— — — — roll will find its way into business recently negotiated with the city for hollges every fhannel of , rade from the knowledge of the future, but we cannot, so let us reveal the the old brick yard site. | Work on erection of the plant unparalleled example of devotion to In addition to ih » general mill will start Jan. 1st., it is said, and Ideals, of unswerving adherence to and box work. It is stated that ma by March 1st the plant will be in the principles of humanity, of free chtnery will be installed for a com- working order. plete sash, door and finishing plant.! The firm did a business of $180,-1 dom, liberty and Justice, which our hich will mean more activity, more 000 last year, with a payroll ot I country gave to the world In the j men employed and a larger scope $4000 per month, and it is expected i great conflict, the ending of which j of business, as the products of the that this volume of business will be! gave us Armistice Day. The Rebekali Lodges of District company will be shipped to all sec- greatly increased with the addition' Let u» i ot dwell upon the horrors of the finishing plant. No. 12 held their annual convention lions of the state. of the W orld War. Representatives of the company uo believe that those who in Ashland Nov 10 with Mrs. F lo r-I This may mean the beginning of Let recently visited Portland, where or and died in the great struggle ine Severance of Jacksonville, chair- « new development for Central Point, fought have brought lasting P M M to the man. Mr- I » « OtlOM OrwiU It i- -t.ifM that at |p.'-t thim ders for machinery were placed Large Turnout At Ashland For Rebekali \s Ï Teacher»’ Fund Organized for Relief Work A ctttiens' committee is being organised to work with a coin nilttee of teachers in the adpiin istration of the teachers' reliet fund. This fund is being pro sided by the teachers of the Cen tral Point school. Each teacher is contributing a percentage of her salary every month. Ttie fund will amount to over two hundred and fifty dollars for the year and will be used for needy families, and espacially to keep •hildren in school. Friends and neighbors of families who are needy are asked to report these esses to H. P Jewett or D. F Aniick in order that assistance may be given where needed. Radio Talk In Defense O f Animals COMMITTEE MEET Lee at Reliet Corps Meets For Inspection THE NEW BUDGET The W. H. Harrison Relief Corps. No. 27 of Central Point met last Saturday afternoon in their regular session. The total tax to he levied against The inspector, Mrs. Anna Har taxable property in Central Pollnt for the coming year will amount to mon, of Grants Pass, with Mrm. $10.778. This fact was determtneit Dobbin» a»d MVs. < alvert, also of by the budget committee at Its meet |ll,e a r “ » ‘ * P“ ** corP"- Pre*' lug Thursday night. The amount * “ L «‘* ,h « lnv,n« interesting talks shows a saving of $778 over last “ ,ld * ° rd» of encouragement to the year, whieh is not so bad. Follow members present. Mrs. Harmon expressed herself as ing is an itemised list of the general expense that the taxpayers will be being well pleased with the work of asked to pay for the expense of op the local corps and stated that the rumor In regard to the W. R. C. erating the city government: City Recorder Hatfield made It becoming disorganised after a short known that he was willing to cut time because of the passing of the his salary ten per rent, and made many Civil W ar Veterans, is un She says that there will a motion to that effect. This re founded. duces the salary of this position from b“ work “ > *>« don* b7 *bl* $ 1,5Du to $1.351». Not to lie outdone,¡ organisation. Mrs Calvert told o f the Junior City Marshal Cummings asked for s 10 per cent cut from $720 to $«48. Corps at Grants Pass, and presented the total resulting in a saving on hand work done by the girl mem bers. She says the Junior Corps salaries of $222.00. gives excellent opportunity to teach Last year's budget was $11,503. patriotism, reverenoefor the depart This year It is $10,778, a saving of ed soldiers, industry, and other qual Speaking over the radio. Mrs Sid $77S to the taxpayers or about 7 ities which tend to develop the ney Richardson, of the Jackson coun per cent. Ethel best kind of womanhood. ty Humane society, gave an inter world. For it is written: “ And He'Pass, vice-chairman and Mrs. The special budget committee Mrs Refreshments were sewed, and shall judge many people and re - Weed of Medford, secretary, esting insight into the workings of O. K.'d the budget at $10,778, ami Program Wa$ Oregon Looks plans laid for the birthday party buke strong nations afar off, and Ethel Meldrum. the state president the society, in defense of dumb ani the council adopted it. More Prosperous Entertaining and in honor of all members having they shall beat their swords into three past presidents and one past mats. She spoke as follows; Several taxpayers were in attend- birthdays In October, November, Very Interesting To This Man “ There are many kind. good. hun-|anre plowshares, and their spears into , Grand Master were present and gave at |he mee,|ng. including E. C and December. This will be at the pruning hooks. Nation shall not many helpful instructions to the est people who firmly believe that |,-ahpr Everett C. Faber, J. B. Ste-1 next rgeular meeting, the 21st of Mr. George Renker, who made The Parent Teachers' association lift up a sword against nation, neith- lodges. Many visitors came from a all human suffering should be re- vens and E p stone. Mr. Faber! this month. quite an extended trip in Eastern met Friday afternoon at the High cr shall they learn war any more." ¡long distance to meet with the Dis- tiered before we begin to alleviate | aaked ¡or a general tax reduction In; The members reported consider school auditorium. Mrs. Tracy, the Oregon a couple weeks ago hoping Aud on each succeeding Armistice trict session animal suffering. Their belief Is the city and county. He wauled to able relief work that has already A very impressive and Instructive president, presiding. The program to find more prosperous conditions Da> let us breathe a prayer that those! honeat, therefore It deserve- an hon know about the fire hydrant tax and l»ccn done, and they plan to do prevailing, has recently received who fought that we might survive, est and courteous answer, Mrs this was e x p l a i n e d b y Mayor Leever. more. word from three relatives In three and in the afternoon. good and everyone enjoyed it. Mr*. Richardson opened her talk, quoting have not fought and died in vain. PKKMONAI, MKKVD'K Commodore Woods and wife of The hostess lodge, Hope No. 14 Tollefson gave an interesting report middle west slates, Iowa. Kansas an article which recently appeared Recorder's Department Medford, were in attendance at the and Nebraska, and has reached the of Ashland, gave a free banquet at on the P. T. A. convention she at- In "Th e Open Door." Recorder's salary ...... $1 350.00 concluaion that anyone leaving the| Majbe this will console > . kj,e supper hour to more than two tended at Eugene. “ In the first place, to make that Office supplies ................. 50.00 1! the monetary go d ih t e w«'r . hundred Kuea(s and alao furnished «..„„-¡„.„...te,,. i Superintendent Briscoe of Ashland j Rogue River Valley in the hope of 10.00 amounts to $11,215,033.000. It free coffee and cream to those who gave a talk on Education and much ; finding more favorable conditions. form of charity known as ‘animal Stationery, postage, etc.... r e lie f contingent upon human re Treasurer's Department Would make a solid cube of 31.3 comment wes heard on what a fine have \ o th e r hope coming. The brought their lunches, lief would be to leave It undone. Treasurer's salary $ 120.00 feet and weigh 18,600 tons. Most Iowa relative is in the lift insur. The next convention will be held talk he gave. 5.00 of it is in the United States. Try to I in Grants Pass and the following | Refreshments were served by the ance business and states that his 80 long as human nature persists Postage, etc. ..................... in being what it is. there will be city Marshal get it. company Is paving claims but prac officers were elected: Chairman, Eighth grade mothers 6441.00 human suffering. Human beings Salary ............................... • • • tically writing no new business. In Iva Gilmore, Grants Pass; vice- ■------------------ 80.Oo have prepared the way for present Special police ....... ............. much Kansas the.e is a "bumper" wheat Panada hasn’t raised »3 chairman. Florence Eddy. Central conditions by ignoring the moral M AINTENANCE A R E P A IR « crop, hut wheat is not so good. In Wheat as we feared. The latest ft- po|nt; Hecretary, Ethel Thompson. I m p r o v e m e n t » 100.00 City hall ........................... Nebraska laboring men get 2 1-2 iawa. gures put the crop at 246,000,00 m Goid I W ill Attract "T h e Individual sufferer probably Supplies ............................. 50.00 bushels. Last year It was 375.000. Golden Link Bible claas held a P u b l i c oents a busbel f° r busking corti A large delegation of local R e-, 60.00 feels that he, personally. Is exempt Fuel ttiO bushels. In 1928 It was 511/ ! bekahs was In attendance. meeting November 6 at the home of City Park ................. - ...... 100.00 it almost impossible for a husker from blame; he, therefore, cannct 000.000 bushels. Just suppose that; Mrs. H. E Conger. Mrs. Lampman, When present improvements un- 260.00 see, after be has honestly done his Lights and globes ......... . make a living wage. Better Mrs. Edward had happened this year! ! der way at the Nip and Sip service *® 100 mi president, presided. best, that the fault Is his. This is Fire truck ......... ............. Leaflet for * • • I Jones reed the lesson and Mrs. Cul lunch a r e .»1* * with "Good Old Oregon." i station, barbecue and lunch are 100 00 largely true, but in so far as present Fire hose Housewives bertson led In prayer. Mr. F. L. Cook Even W all Street 1» not Immune. | completed, tin- will fee o*< 120.00 conditions are subscribed to, they Library support ................. of Eugene gave a talk on the Western The New York Stock Exchange haa For Asking most complete and up-to-date sta - • l a* 60 00 are bound to come back in suffer- State Accident Commission Christian homes. The Entertaining cut all wages and salaries of it s — tions in Southern Oregon, and the L , O C a l m a n 20.Oo ' ■ Election applies ................ 1 ing," Mrs. Richardson continued from lommlttee took charge o f their part employes and officers 10 per cent. Lids for pots and pans, conven- serviCe will be in keeping in eveiy »5.00 |CI»y auto and gas ¡the article. of the work. This committee con- iently placed, close to where they way w(tj, this modern Institution. 5.00 ' Telephone .................... .... "A t any rate the animate have sisied of Miss Georgia Pruitt and A Texan is reported to have br .- are f0 be used are important points ^ new eeiling has been put on the Mr. Charles Condon of Condon's nothing lo do with it. Individually INTEREST. TAXES. IXHI RANCE, Mrs. W ill Gregory. Refreshments k*-u a finger taking o ff his socks. ¡n kitchen' planning and arrange. ent|re driveway and filling pumps They are here as a part REDEMPTION O P ItOND* D R L IV Service station in Central Point w a s l°r racially were served by Mesdames Young, These Texans ought to be careful nient, says Mable C. Mack. RomCi department, which is artistic and stri-ken with paralysis Monday whlel. ‘ b* scheme of things, and they . V I E N T AHMEKNMKNTM. and P I R - Wiley and Jones. • about . U .. .4 ax/itx things »M ncrc l i n t i l they t h p v get Z O t , F Demonstration t , ™ o n - t rrt t i n n A Agent. irP n f. n attractive. its a s tiv n V New at such until and larger electric CHASE OK TAN TITLES tsave to be reckoned with left him helpless on his left *14». Those present were: Mrs. Victor u-ed to them. “ Why have a shower of slipping. ] nKhts are being installed, which, 1,506 00 "Furthermore the person who docsj Interest Bursell, Mrs. J. M. Weaver, Mrs. He wgs takan to the Veterans' • • • sliding lids greet you whenever *hs»| will light up the entire p r e m ia . | 100.60 _ ____ - i not rare for pet* has no Idea of the Tase* Dolly l-ove, Mrs. A. Terryll, Mr*. root and «rounds hospital In Roe g ntimental. psychological value J h M M They have formed a "G e o rg e ’ (cupboard door is opened, or why ¡n(.iudjn^ ;he _________ 25.00 Viola Latrpman, Mrs. Bert Hedge elub up in Minneapolis and not one conti„u e to rattle a whole drawer- The en,tr<. „parlous grounds will h« '» r e » nd treatment, he ng * 26.00 tha average family cat or dog. Tax titles .................. peth, Mrs. Ida Henderson, Mrs. J. ot the members Is a pulman porter. f„ i Df lids every time you want to .converted into an attractive and pr» n of ,h* Sb* ni*h »a r 2,600 00 "Supposing it were decided to do Redemption of bonds . B. Carr, Mra. Ernest Scott, Mrs. Fred • • • cover a slewpan?" questions Mrs. [,eauttfuj flower garden and lawn. Mr Culbertson and Mr Shirley 4 35 0« sway with ail pets, and use the Delinquent assessments Wiley, Mrs John Catey, Mrs. H. K. Friends of Farl F«h l pf Medford Mack. This popular station will be one of took him to Ro««burg In a car. money devoted to them to human HTMKETM Young, Mrs. Sarah Vincent, Mrs. 700 or. a i« pushing his candidacy for mayor “ Solving the Rd problem” Is the th# heauty gpot8 Central Point Mr W H South, who has been charities This hat actually been Labor and material x u i u r i 'v i 'v • u >TLU W. U. Hover. Mrs. C. M. NebMtt, a 1 say that he Is bound to win out name of an Illustrated mimeograph- Here yo„ w„ , haT* yo„ r chloce xf assisting Mr. Condon, was left la suggested A . a counter suggestion 4ER*;KNt V ^ W A Th R KENT ^ y y Vincent. Mr. M ile Teth - ire advanced tbe idea of doing away M ltK H tliK tX T M iii the next election. They believe nd sheet prepared by Zelta F. Rod- SunWft. Gilmore, Union, Standaid full charge of the station. row. Mra CM«wood, Mra. Culbert with all theatres and show* and Emergency expense .... |Q3 l<) that -r is h tln g " Fehl will get down enwnld, ex;en*ton economist, home and shi>1| olu and and get com son, Mrs. Edward Jonm. Mrs. Emma to brass tacks on city government, management. This leaflet contains pjete oiling of enr dny or night. using tbe money and building* for r*hi f,r* hydrants . 1.680.VQ Doolittle, Mrs. W ill Gregory, Mrs. and give the people a business ad- drawings and directions for i« ■ * ' " * ! — -------------------- the poor. " H R Conger, Miss Mary Maury. There arose a cry of protest ' GRAND TO TA L .........510.778.00 ministration that will click So the three convenient. m illy mada^ Ud Gold Hill Paper Mrs. Georgia Pruitt and Mr. and People must have recreation, they. r • lim in.ries are now on. and his rack, which may be placed close M r- F. L. Cook of Eugene. TH E KTCDKRATM) C H I U C H I* This mimeographed Now Under New argned They cannot live by work Turkey Supply backers say there will be no "long by the stove, The next m-etlng w ill be held in Central Point, o n ’gos leaflet had a wide circulation s- Management alone the parlor of he church This f* count." j . M. Johnson. l*a*tor 1» Encouraging mong KOAC listeners recently and In their answer, Mr». Richardson the chrteiisa* and will be held "Paul in Jerusalem" is the title ^ . t ¡, now available through the office For Buyer» Friday, Da*. »1 stated. Is the justification for pet* The Gold Hill New*, in Its lasus Ther a a Borah - for - Pre.iden Demor- Mack, Home Demon- ^ ^ week, came out under a new of our Bible la*son this week, and and their earn. “ Who can be so dub Virginia. So “J ^ . ^ . n t A’sk for mimeo Business ia showing signs of sc m a nag e m am t with ~t he" announcement Act. 21 is the B e r t * « . * * * unfeignedly, rapturously, frankly ah doesn't care, we reckon we can ^ J M , “ Solving the lid that C. J. Shorb. owner and pub- • » y«n can find on Ike subject We glad to see 11s as a eat or dog?” She tlvity in the turkey market, and j Grim Reaper Usher of the Mac's Printing com- will he glad to welcome you and asked and concluded with. “ So long «her* Is a good supply In this v i * and U' problem." It is free. Take» Another John Quarkenhnsb haa IIO11 1 — ------------------------ oanv lor the past five year*, undei give yon a p»*«*- *«"• help n- es there are people, there will b- finlty Old Timer The Republican chairman of New F - lln M a n V .„ice* k m M : Y ')un0 » w r , N * °r animals, and so long a* there ar- •» his ranch; John W’ ee* has sou 10 is backing G->v. BM W - Butte T a l ^ v .!; . shoul d 'ake time to study " animals, they must be looked after • » " d J D Morrison hat «00. Ther« - U , relief plans That .ugh. $• V l* lt o r to C ity ' * „ « • !- . tnre. A -!->• nd-d Alvin P. Whitney, 74, resident W e must try to do the one good ar<- a number ,,f farm* with fre;“ lo o he all right. There really isn> any --------- Po * *di,r,r*hlp and given you in young peoples meet- and not leave the other undone " t i irki-rs ready for the mar- of Jackson County Onr 22 yanre, k*t Tuesday seyeral pe*»ple canie died at hit home near Ceatral Point politics in this dgpraasinn It has x B atoddnrd of Butte P a il. b“ d ™ , effective N o- Lig* 7 °“ t0 Jo,n our hit both parties who is postmaster and in the hard- ® ^ R 5, young people's group in to sell. Including Mr« Carl Shy- Monday. He was a native of Rock- * * business in that city, was If M 8 ^ The church of God everywhere MyTtles Coffee «hop is to have a man r tnfra| point H E Bradford ford. 111., born Jaannry 2*. I»67- Blankenburg. until recently of »pen Tb* store formerly 0« and K fon ley. Butte Falls, A. H’ Mr. Whitney was a member of th * The Department of Commeree re- Central Point Monday He had Ju*t „.riod of one year aims to help you la your effort» to n„ w home * “ his eer. Iowa, for a pe ^ k a M Ood and do His will You will llip („ d Mary Me*, as a drug More ,.>(N Cekcr Bm, „ . Joh„ j^Haas Central Point grange. P o r t s t h * r $24.500.000.000 of D. »• returned from Salem. ^ ^ nd« V th e' n* w ^ m « a i ’emeat Surviving are hie widow. Emma» and private funds are Invested »- son. who is a student a m.nkenhure Is editor and buslne«* find a hearty welcome anywhere |1>i ( , ^ n leased and will be fitted (•„„|ra| point. Barney Gode. Ragle ! up for the reetaaraat buelneaa. ¡Point; Mr and Mrs. Sanderson. and son. Frank Whitney, Lo# An. broad. W e wish tome of that could Cnlverslty. and a roommate of Don- Blankenburg. as- Somabody will want to M you gele*. Funeral serriceu were held It would a)d Faber. manager ana - r “ Ood . Oraciou* Provision, w ill, 'Beagle. Mr. Atchley. Trail. be brought back home, at the home Thursday morning at Mr. Stoddard witnesaed the foot- .aoeiate ^ , ha „„bjuet „ f the sermoa Sunday come in handy right now Erncat Scott of thl» ¡ ball game between W illamette and - ch . ^ . u , y*ry morning, hy the pastor “ The 8 «re ar - Pa„|! Mr* Adrian Thompson is quit* lu 3« o flock with the Rev. J. M iohneoa, of Ceatral Point Fed era- _ the latter team ■ ----- T e » e U giving w .t.rm .io n J S i Sunday _on • - West Main .tree,. Can- ™ ™ ^ s f Sb V 4 Church. -fD cM t.n. Interment of ayr- the winning by ^ . WOW of 7 .T to « T Donald You are welcome up a trial. Four gallons wa* ia the Central Potai cemetery. of song with Mra. Lloyd Root and Mia* Elisabeth yldnlty, la ataylng with her. It Faber entered tb# game for W lilam tral Poln enjoy another *ea»on m Regular worship w mu Jute# makes n gallon syrnP Southwell at a Tuesday dinner. ’b i better than tor- ette In the I.et quarter. It - a . 3 M ■*" • . Preaching. us. too. is declared to 20 P »- hot game. | i Chum. » Bible Class Entertains in Fine Meeting