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About The American. (Central Point, Or.) 1928-1936 | View Entire Issue (March 22, 1934)
THE AMERICAN VOLUME VI Musings— By an 'nnocent Bystander CENTRAL POINT. OREGON. THURSDAY, MARCH 2” , 10:14 NUMBER 95 Old Ladies BUSINESS MEN Business Men's F Vie for Place ELECT OFFICERS Banquet for Team Jubilee Queen PEOPLE PAY NO FOR ASSOCIATION OIRECT TAXES Is Huge Success Again we rise to remark that Cen tral Point cooks aro hard to beat! That chicken dinner served at the Business Men's banquet by the ladies MEDFORD, Ore. March 21.—-Two of the Grange was sure a hum-ding outstanding Oregon pioneer women er! And who iu heck told them that have been nominated during the past biscuit and mashed potatoes, plen- At a meeting held Monday evening week for the honor of Queen Mother PORTLAND, March 22.— Special The banquet given Tuesday even- congratulations and expressing the teously covered with stewed chicken ut the Hatfield store the final organ of Oregon's Diamond Jubilee Cele — More than 300,000 people, or ap gravy was our mostest favorite dish? ization was completed of the Central ing by the newly organized Central hope to see them in Washington in bration here, June third to ninth. The ladies sure have our thanks. proximately one-half Oregon's adult Point Business Men's association. Point Business Men's association in j the near future. One from Mae West A move in Linn county in favor of • « • George Marine presided as temporary hono of the high school basketball brought down the house, Mrs. Rebecca Morris is gaining head population, are contributing no direct team and their coach, winners of the At the close of the dinner Mr. Jew- And another rather unusual thing chairman. way. Mrs. Morris, familiarly known property nor income taxes for sup about the banquet was the fact that A E. Powell, chairman of the com” championship trophy at Ashland a ett announced that a short program as ‘‘ Aunt Becky" has been the queen port of Oregon's municipalities, her the food was HOT when served! Too mittee appointed to prepare a con short time ago, was a big success, would be given in the main hall up- of Linn county pioneers for the past schools, counties or the state, accord dinner was served at the Grange stars and inviting all to remain. The often one has to be content with stitution and by-laws, read a report seven years. She crossed the plains ing to just compiled figures released lukewarm eatables at banquets. And giving a tentative draft of the con hall by a committee of Grange la- program consisted of several nutn by ox train in 1845, with her parents today through School Relief and the way those young people got that stitution. This was then voted on, dies, headed by Miss Zelma McCre-jbers by the school orchestra; a short and nine sisters and brothers. 6he Property Tax Reduction League of ; but appropriate skit by four young food on the table was worthy of the article by article, the whole being die, chairman. was born in 184 2 and has been mak Oregon. The banquet was served in the'ladies of the high school; a short and highest praise. finally adopted. ing her home in Portland the past “ The figures, closely parallel the • • • It was decided to hold bi-monthly dining room at the hall and the j very interesting talk by Supt. Bow- 18 months. McMinnville and Jackson county guests were seated at three long ta-iman and a brief talk by E. C. Faber, In fact, the whole affair went off meetings at the city hall, if the use A second Linn county pioneer has school surveys which show that 58% with a bang from start to finish. of that building cun be obtained from bles w hich were heautifuly decorated j who expressed gratification on the also been nominated. Mrs. Angeline of the families having children in These meetings with crepe paper in the school colors success of the dinner and also the Carter was named a few days ago. city schools are paying no property There were no long drawn-out the city officials. speeches, just impromptu talks by will be held on the first and third and spring flowers. Seated at the pride felt by the community in the She resides in Wells, a short dis taxes upon which education in Ore center table were the members of ¡victory of the team, men who knew what they wanted to Tuesday evenings of each month. tance from Albany, and is 99 years gon's 2200 elementary school dis Next on the pogram was the pre- Officers, were elected to hold o f the team with their coach, Mr. Den-1 say. And we were proud of those of age. She has been living for S4 tricts depend.” young men who sat on that platform fice for the following six months, nis McGuire, boys’ athletic director Mentation of the school letters to six years in the same house where she In releasing the figures, Paul T. and predict a bright future for all I Mr. Thomas Quast, manager of the at the high school; Mr. and Mrs. 0. of the boys who had won the right resides by herself and continues to Shaw, chairman of the league and of them. In our opinion the fact cheese factory, was elected president R. Bowman. County Superintendent to wear them. In the case of Delbert do her house-work alone. Her fath head of Portland School District No. that they have so well learned to E. C. Faber was chosen vice presi of Schools; Superintendent and Mrs. ¡Ayers, this was his fourth letter, he er is credited with building the first 1, characterized the situation as “ ap “ play the game” speaks mighty well dent and Mrs. L. Hatfield, secretary- Howard P. Jewett; E. C. Faber, vice having won his letter each year since church in Linn county, and preach pallingly unfair to the 154,000 home piesident of the Business Men’s as- entering high school for his basket-j ot their instructors as well as their 1 1 easurer. ing one of the first sermons in that and farm owners who are paying the sociation; George Marine, chairman ball playing. Clifford Casad was a Twelve business firms were rep- home training. section. bills for the tax free 300,000, of the banquet committee and A. E. three-year letterman, having only • * * r< rented at the meeting and it is Further interest is developing in “ In all of Oregon’s history,” said Powell, member of the school board, been in this school three years. Six other parts of the state, and more Share, “ we have never called upon And we want to say a word about hoped to have a 100% representa The ladies of the Grange served a letters were presented with appro- our school orchestra and the leader. tion in the near future. Those pres nominations are expected during the the non-taxpaylng majority to come chicken dinner, beautifuly prepared priate remarks by Coach McGuire, ent were unanimous in expressing Mr. Botts. Always being culled upon next few days. The pioneer, chosen to the aid of either the schools or and well served by the younger mem-j Supt. Jewett thanked the people to help out extra-curriculum af tin- belief that such an organization for the honor, will rule over the the taxpayers of the state in general. bers of the Grange. There were 70 of the community for the supporti fairs, Mr. Botts and the whole or was a move in the right direction. week of celebration activities and Now we need their help. Now thru given to all school activities and also It was voted to make the presi peope seated at the tables. chestra deserve a lot of credit. We have a court composed of princesses the emergency two year 1 V4 % sales During the dinner Mr. McGuire| especially thanked Mr. Botts and the representative for are proud of that orchestra and its dent ex-officio representing each of the 36 counties tax we are asking them as neighbors read several telegrams which were ! orchestra for their assistance in mak- leader and hope soon to see a more Central Point on the new Jackson of Oregon. and good citiizens, to vote for the brought to him. One purported to , ing the affair a success, definite recognition than any mere County Chamber of Commerce, if and Preparations for other features of tax— whose sole purpose is to keep be from Governor Julius L. Meier, The program closed with another thanks be given them. Why not when it is organized. the celeration are steadily progress our schools going and reduce outra congratulating the team on their number hy the orchestra. Several The president appointed a com give our next dinner in honor of ing. The historical pageant, Oyer- geously high property taxes. wonderful victory. Another which townspeople who did not attend the Mr. Botts and bis orchestra, who mittee consisting of A. E. Powell un-Gon, (Land of Plenty) depicting “ Three hundred thousand new and George Marine to confer with the Iwas received with applause was from j dinner, came in for the after-pro- have given their services so many a faithful review of the establish taxpayers, even though they pay as clty officials regarding the use of jFra,lkl,n D- Ro08evelt- also offerin g; gram, times freely for our pleasure? ment Oregon statehood, will soon little as 2c a day, can cut $2,190,000 the rity hall a s a meeting p l a c e . \V. • * • lie ready for the selection of its east off the taxes that property now pays and early rehearsals. Over 400 for school support. Tax free folk We commend the action of our E. Alexander was appointed a com new Business Men's association in mittee of one to ask the city to en people will take part in this presen can do this without sacrifice!” electing Mr. Thomas Qcust for their deavor to acquire a tract of land for tatlon. first pr^slden* Mr. Qt rst while a a city dump. 99 Invention Is Offered For “ Swiss Type Eats 'I n ? next in ce tin g o f ttre ansoebe ! comparative new-edmer among us. is Oregon Journal GU ESS W H O ? well qualified for the position and tion will be held on Tuesday, April | Asks Pertinent .7, a t 7 : 3 0 p. m. we predict much progress under his Queries of Officers If only I could find someone who | think, create a demand for swiss administration. • * • would finance a patent for me 1 beans and double the price on them. Relief Corps Enjoys The following editorial from the The new organization is starting think that I have a small fortune | Now to come to the point. Really Oregon Journal is very pertinent to ¡those bugs wouldn't taste bad after Holiday Program bright at my finger tips. Thanks t o ,.. off well and we hope to see every ,, I they were cooked, in fact they would the situation in this county: business person in town a member HOW IK) THEY LIVE? a local merchant and a poor griev-iadd a foacon flavor without the ex- soon. The dues are negligible and “ Are county board of commission Polowing the W.R.C. business ses- itig heart broken, out-two-bits eusto- pense of actually adding the meat. we want you all to help. We want ers warranted In their attitude to sion Saturday a St. Patricks day pro-jnier, the other day I was struck with Now after the beans and bugs were to make as favorable an impression as possible on the visitors who will gram was enjoyed. Chief feature of|an inspiration. (kind reader before thoroughly cooked, the addition of ward the old age pension law? “ Are they slashing the allowances. be with us this summer and to ex- wI,lrh was ina»y wonderful crea- you finish reading my explanation, j one half box of raisins would be The law provides payment of $30 a tend to them a hearty welcome to a tiens being carved from Irish pota p'ease don't wish that K would have | necessary. The raisins would mingle united, peaceful, friendly town. Will toes. Mrs. Dora Jones took first been a club instead of an inspiration, with the insects and give the impres- month to persons of 70 and over. prize for the most artistic produc A likeable old man about town de- sion that the black spots were all The board is given the right to less you give us a hand? We received one guess last week tion which represented an Irish cided to have some beaus for dinner dried grapes. Not only that but I en the allowance if the petitioner on the identity of the silhouette. has other income. In some counties Well, guess it will soon be time to ¡maiden dressed in green. Consola the other day. He walked into one fail to see any difference in oyster Credit for the first an donly guess the allotment is cut as low as $10 tion went to Mrs. Frida Lawrence. of our local stores and told the man and bugs anyway, and we all eat jump into the political pot and see or even less a month, amounts on goes to Mrs. Hay. This week we Each member also related her ager that he would have “ twenty oysters. if we can find any candidadteg wor hope to see more guesses. first impression of Central Point. five cents worth of red mexican This dish we could christen with which it is impossible to survive. thy of our support So fHT we have The picture last week was of Irsel “ 'The pensioners are worse off,' Mrs. Ida Henderson treated the beans, please.” He was evidently the name of Swiss Beans Deluxe plus i.ot given the matter much thought. I). Lewis, our genial meat man, who says a correspondent, ‘ than before he arrived Raisins. At Bridge parties this dish But there are some good men out for 'group to refreshments in Shamrock misunderstood—when declined to furnish material for a the act was passed, for the pension form. home he discovered much to his con would certainly be a success— just office and we suppose we must make sketch. sternation that he had obtained a think of the work it would save the acts as a bar to other aid, and the some choice. At least, we won’t beneficiaries cannot live on the pal Copco Makes Large bag of swiss beans instead of red hostess. Instead of having to serve have L. A. B. to poke fun at as we mexican type beans. We will refer cake, coffee, and sandwiches, one try sums allowed.' He added. did in the last campaign, which is “ 'An opinion by Attorney General 1934 Tax Payment to these wholesome little food part would be aide to serve Swiss Beans •'sompin* " ! • • » icles as swiss beans because they Deluxe plus Grape Raisins on a piece Van Winkle says the law is manda , were full of holes. More holy than of toast which had been dipped in tory and that in all cases the pension We are inclined at this time to must be sufficient to support to ap One of the largest tax payments rfghteollB would ^ an exf.pl)pnt de the bean soup. favor the candidacy of Carle Abrams (or secretary of state. We ham c e i v e d last week by the tax e o l le c -1 ^ p ,,on of thpm Bpcause ea( h and Don’t you see? The soup would plicant decently. They are also dis tion department of the sheriff's of-j every hole in those beans contained eliminate the trouble of making cof regarding his opinion to the effect heard a lot about him in past years The rungs on the ladder of success flee was that of The California Ore-! a worm, there were no blanks fee and the raisins would take the that the law took effect January 1. are made of big ideas. and it all made a very favorable im gon Power Company covering the After seriously thinking things place tof cake which an expensive They have ruled that the pension * • • pression on our mind. We believe first quarter's payment by the local over , he raan deHded , hat after aI1 Item to buy. And which the art of does not begin until the board has him to be very well qualified by- The easiest way to sweeten your utility The total property tax to be pprhap8 hc dldn-t want any bpan8 for making in homes is now lost. Ob investigated and passed on it, and al training and experience to fill Hal disposition is to free your mind of ,>oy how , he rla88 wou,d go for the rate they are working, many ap Hoss' shoes. If nothing else was in | paid by the power company in Jack- dinnPr bitter thoughts. plicants will not begin to receive J,e ,r few n, hours lat.w a man. a bag the word Deluxo in the name of the • 9 m ears of newspaper j . ............... .... | A tew his favor, his years I, , I I I 26,993.84 which is _ the largest ___ tax ¡of , K their pensions for six months to a beans, a nd a bail disposition, re- dish. work should give him a well-balane- , . Yes, the passing of the woodshed :n ,h e ‘ n,ire eo n B tr The , , 2 f i '9 9 3 '-1 turned to t the store from which the Of course I realize that my inven- year to come.’ ed idea of what it is all about M to e paid by The California Or»- |,MnJ were purchased. However-tion has one big drawback. The bak- “ The old age pension law is mercy. has had much to do with the in son Power Company in 1931 covers after a slight inspection, and a little jeries would possibly report me to It Is civilization. It has a proper creasing of business in Juvenile As for the governor, we are in court. Why not provide a job ' fo#r clined to favor that democratic war- , *1' sta,p- county. <it>. school | deliberation the merchant allowed the N'RA for chiseling on the cake place in the social order. And the legislature ordained its that boy? nor. General Martin. He Isa fighter ail<^ district property taxe l(baj hP didn’t just exactly under- industry. • • • use. That the administration of the both hy training and habit and in our j a g a i n s t ( opco in Ja< kson jstand why j,p 8houd refund the Oh, I suppose some of you folks It takes the combined efficiency County and does not include various man s quarter. 'Because,” he said. think I am crazy for having such an measure should be safeguarded, is and teamwork of 5 men to make a opinion will, if given a chance, put other forms of state and federal; "It is the nature of red mexican true. But its purpose should not be an end to a lot of bickering at Sa idea, but look what the guy that good basket ball team— that's Cen taxes. i beans to have holes in them and as mixed a few yeast cakes with some destroyed by inadequate allowances. tral Point. lem which has done our state no “ There Is no higher example of The total of property taxes alone . for buR8 why wlth , he a8siManfe I hop malt and called the solution good. And we have a hunch the service than concern for, care of and r .......... ------------------------------------------------------------ “ Old Guard” about the capital will to be paid by The California Oregon L f „ ,lttlp water thpy e0(l|d Tery bppr donp for him8pl{. 1*1 S ¡Power Company In the state of O re-;aaa|ly waahPd mU of thp h o l e s Y o u r s for a dish of Swiss Beans protection to our aged and indigent.” ] know who's boss if he is elected. gen this year will amount to »3*».- Somp, hing ,ikp 8mok|na a ,(Par 0lll peluxo pIu8 Qrapp RaWn8 New Baptistry to L , h|, dpn , gue98 Inkl*aa Pen Do Since writing the above we ran .»6 2« according to local officials •t' ■ """ ■ Be Dedicated on across a signed communication in the j -------------------------------------------------------| Well, be that as it may, the gentle- INSULL IS HEADER FOR Apple man with the beans in his possession George Woolridge from Mail Tribune from Mrs. Henrietta choosing of public officers. Good Easter Sunday • “ SOMEWHERE EAST OF 8C- B Martin in which she declines to ■’Hough, my dear woman: we say allowed that he was going elsewhere gate visited his nephew over night EZ. HUNTING FOR A SAFE support her former co-worker. Electa Amen to that. But the point which jto do his trading here after, and fur- Sunday returning home Monday, Workmen are busy this week M PLACE— itliermor,' he told the merchant, that Fehl. Well, and again. Well! Poor has been troubling us for a long time George McDonald was lodged in building a new baptistry in the Chris • !as far as he was concerned the mer El ¿eta! Deserted by her old-time tian church here. It is being built ! YOU DON'T NEED TO HUNT I*, who is to be the judge of that ■ the Medford city jail Monday by City friends, and left to wander in the competency? The candidate himself, chant could go to-------oh to be polte FOR A SAFE PLACE— Marshal Bert Hedgpeth and state po at the rear of the pulpit and will add by-paths of politics all by her lon e-,,. , or some poor newspaper and for the sake of the press let ns lice . following his arrest on charges to the appearance of the room. 1 1 ne voter PUT YOUR MONEY IN JACK- say Tolo. some! And wo note that Mrs. Mar- Funds for the new improvements, writer? We give it up ¡of drunkenness SON COUNTY BANKS! 'in aheolutely agrees with this writer But about my invention. Won't| which also include new steps for the]® • • • in thinking and saying she does not (Mr. Everett Jewett, grocegyman church, were over-subscribed last But who says nothing good ran | you listen while I describe it to you? consider KWta competent to fill the ¡Oh. your reply to my question d oes-' from Portland, dropped in on E C. Sunday. The baptistry will be ded Farmers and me ou' of Nazareth* » office to which she aspire* n't stirprlse me I didn't suppose ’■ Faber unexpectedly recently. Mr. icated at a special baptismal service • • • ! Mr and Mrs Bodenstah and you would But folks I am t. Ilinz Jewett and Mr Falter were boys to- Easter Sunday afternoon, al which IB Fruitgrowers Bank Mr-. Martin state* she and the or- daughter Lily of Medford were oer'yon that it is something practical. get her back in Iowa. ¡time several members of the F ed cr-! ffl <Deposit* In ju r e d ) ganization she represented believe night guests of Mrs. Bodenstsb’s Here’s how it all pans out. I have . The South family have moved to a ted church as well aa some from the 11 |M ■ i .»mpetnny should come first In Q N jM t t lf , Mm o n Ml Saturday night j discovered a process that will. 11 Eastern Oregon ¡Chri-tian church, will be baptised • • • • • » * • » e ^ e V » V e i ”i 2 e .'i l Philosopher Simon Says: ¡Safety at Home