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About The American. (Central Point, Or.) 1928-1936 | View Entire Issue (April 19, 1934)
THE AMERICAN V O M MK V I FORMER PORTLAND New York Tax NEW HEAD OF A Success Says I K X T H A L P O IN T . OREGON’ , Í I I I I N i H , Musirías— By an Innocent Bystander — Who has au old flint-lock gun i stored away? The Jubilee commit- I!*. I » . l l Commissioner tee wauls to get all the old guns they can find. In fact they want every I kind of pioueer equipment, clothing.! APRIL . M M 1 IK H UI» Sister of HOLMAN DENIES Local Ladu Dies in East A sad message came to the home or Mrs. J. O. Issacsou. April 14 bearing the news that her sister. IF SALEM, Ore., April 18.— Rufus etc. The Pioneer Parade will be a ' J. H. Fletcher, formerly of Port Portland. Oregon— Special— New Tax? Coventor Lehman referred Holman, candidate for governor on historical affair, symbolical of t h t !laud, has been appointed as secretary . . „ York State's 15 month emergency your letter to me because 1 believe Miss Elizabeth Stanton had just pass the Republican ticket, today emphat manager of the Jackson County K ° “ 8 m ’ old days from the time of the Hud- he thought we could better answer ed away at her home in St. Joseph. ically denied that if nominated and Building and Loan association, ac-|8*>les tax law. has successfully ac the questions you ask. son Bay fur traders, Lewis and Clark Mo., She taught school on Monday elected he would pardon L. A. Banks cording to a statement recently is- j complished the purpose for which It The reason our Sales Tax law was und the next day she did not feel ex-county Judge Fehl, or other Jack- and on down by periods up to the sued by C. M. Kidd, president of the wag intended, and would be continu enacted was due to shrinkage in coming of the ruilroad. And you association. well and her physician advised her son county malefactors now serving ed rather than levy a direct tax on other state revenue. Governor Leh- terms of from life to four years in when interviewed can bet it will be worth seeing and | M. Fletcher, to take a rest, but she was up every property accordng to an official let- man advocated a Sales Tax for a 15 the state penitentiary. Tuesday said he didn't want to bt having a part in. ter written by Mark Graves, Com- months period to overcome the sub- day, and Saturday Just after lunch The statement, while mentioning * * * called a Portland man. but a local mlssloner of Taxation and Finances'stantial deficit that confronted us. she lay down to rest and iu a short no names was declared to be the re man. His family have moved to So if you have any idea ot anyone tor New York State, which was re The law automatically exiros June lime she had quietly "Crossed the sult of an inquiry here by the editor having any relics which would be ap -Medford, and they expect to make leased today for puhlieutiou by the 3U, 1934, and Goveruor Lehman has Bar and was face to face with her of the Ashland Tidings. The rumor propriate to any period of pioneer their home there permanlly. He says School Relief and Property Tax Re reeommened that It be not extended. Pilot." has been general in southern Ore he has already found much to inter days, let us know. You may be duction League of Oregon. 'The purpose for which the funds gon where it is known Holman is the Miss Stanton came to Central sure the committee will take the est him in the civic affairs of the In the letter, which was an answer are being used is for support of Point in 1909 and spent a year and a candidate of the Banks organist Ion, county and expects to take an active best care of your treasures und you to a request to Governor Lehman for state government and liquidation of half at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. the Good Government Congress and will get them back in good condition. part in them. l'libiustd facts regarding the New the deficit that otherwise would before the O. Isaacson. She was bookkeeper It is also known that • • • Mr. Fletcher is considered an ex York Sales T a x , Commissioner have existed. The tax has raised tragedy in southern Oregon, Holman The time for the Jubilee is fast pert in building and loan business. (¡raves stated that New York Stute about $17,300,000 and ou an annual in the Central 1'oiut hank for some and Banks were close personal time. approaching and haste must be mad.. As an examiner has insepcted every does not levy any taxes on property basis will produce about $25,000,- She again visited heir sister in friends. to have everything in readiness. And type of savings and loan association for state purposes, as is done in Ore- 000. The rate is one percent, food Since his co ion and incarcera 1914 and was here a year and made again we urge our readers to do in tile stales of Oregon and Washing gon Other sources of revenue, he I exempted. many friends who will regret her tion In Salem, it Is not denied that their best to have their homes and ton and he is convinced that the ex pained arP open on account of the "The state does not levy any prop- Holman bus frequently visited Banks yards in the best condition possible, Jackson County Building and Loan many tremendous financial and in- erty tax for state purpose*, in fact passing. and has conferred with Mrs. Banks association offers a splendid opportu if you can possibly do so, paint up (Mistrial operations which New York it has financed itself and also gives Miss Stanton wus a fine Christian many times. It is also reported that your premises. And if you can't do nity to serve its community as a possesses, but which are not existent annually, to localities in the form of character and to her; at the time of the murder of Con that, at least clean up your yards sound financial institution. "Death was just the passing in Oregon. The state, however, s ta t e aid. about $ 1 till, « 0 0 ,« 00. Had stable Prescott by Banks, Holman The association has a strong and keep the weeds cut. Let's make To God’s sweet world above would continue a Sales Tax rather we levied on property it would have talked with the latter over long dis board of local men, namely: C. ,M . Central Point noted all over the Death was just the entering than tax property he said. j been about $1 per $1000 valuation. tance and advised him regarding en state as being the cleanest small city Kidd. John C. Mann, Glenn O. Tay Into God's elernul love." The Sales Tax Graves writes, was I think I am safe in saying that gaging of attorneys. lor, R. E. Green und Wm. J. Warner in the west. recommended by Governor Lehman home owners generally favor the Holman, while not mentioning all of whom have been residents of as a temporary measure to meet n jaw , but that industries and farmers Banks, declared: Jefferson Co. to Did you see the circus last week? this county for many years, and all substantial deficit that confronted opose it. In answer to your ques- “ 1 have not made, nor will 1 make, are active in local business and civic If not you sure missed a good time the state s general fund. Now that tion “ Would you go back to the old any secret promises of any kind, na Take Advantage Those girls can put on a real show, affairs. it has accomplished its purpose, Gov- system under which property bears ture or description. I do not desire and we don’t mean maybe. And wo ernoi Lehman has recommended the major portion of the burden” , 1 Crop Insurance anything so keenly that I will stu- are glad it was a financial success. Mrs. Webster is ¡that it shall not be extended when think I am safe in saying that we tify myself to get it. Already too They earned It. !the law will automatically expire would continue the Sales Tax rath- men have become governor on • • • Hostess to Bible Class jin June. A digest of Graves letter er than levy a direct lax on property Jefferson county wheat farmers many broken promises for me to add to Now the students are busy w ith the 1 follows: for support of the state govern- will have opportunity to realize on the number. final activities of the school year. “ Will you accept this letter from inent.” Signed Mark Graves, Com- tlie crop insurance feature of their Mrs, A. Welister was hostess on We have heard it said that such I me in lieu of one from Governor Le- missioner. State of New York. De- wheat allotment contracts us the re Rebekah’s Plan things detract from the value of Thursday to the ladies of the Berean | hman. in answer to your letter of partment of Taxation and Finance, mit of recent acceptance of that Joint Celebration their education. We do not agree Bible Class. March 29, in relative to our Sales 1 Albany. Dated April 7, 1934. county as an area where planting of Mrs. Case, president was In charge , with this idea. It is our Relief that Ml. i'llt Rehekah Lodge held its wheat this year wounid in many in It opened I the young folks learn more which is of the business session. stances be of no benefit. Drought fR regular meeting le-4Jio I, 0.«<> F. with group singing of two hymns. Past Matron’s Club Oregon Products of real lasting value to them in after that area made fall planting imprac Hall on Wednesday evening, April Bible reading by Mrs. Ayers. life in the participation in extra-cur Is Entertained by Campaign Slated Rehekah Price, formerly of tical iu most instances, and this dry 18th. Reading, Mrs riculum activities than they would if Poem. Mrs. Wyatt: Rogue River, now living at Eagle April 20 to 28 weather continued this spring. Mrs. Betta Pankey Gebhard Sr.. An interesting chapter confined to the old-fasliloned sys The wheut contracts obligate the Point was received Into membership or. "Dust and Ashes of Empires” by tem of teaching the “ three It's” . Wednesday afternoon was a gala MEDFORD, Oregon. — (Special grower to plant at least 54 per cent by transfer. • • * Mrs. Furry. Solo “ I Know No Other occasion for the Past Matron's Club A statewide campaign, endorsed by of his base acreage to qualify for full A Joint celebration of the District And we are proud of those health}, Master” , Louise Grimes. of Nevita Chapter, O. E. S. when all chambers of commerce and com lodges will he held in Medford on benefit payments unless the grower Refreshments served during the wholesome young ladies who worked they met at the hospitable home mercial organizations .will be con is located in an area recognized by April 2(ith in commemoration of Webster and of Mrs. Betta Pankey. so hard for our pleasure in their cir social hour by Mrs. ducted April 20-28, inclusive, for the the wheat administration as unfit Thomas Wildey’s Birthday. A ban Mrs. Manus. cus. Can you not visualize the kind The busiue8H meeting was called promotion of Oregon-made products for planting by reason of drouth, quet will be served from G to 8 p. m. Presnt were Mesdames Case, Doer- of mothers of the next generation b> the president, Miss Alice Hanlej k was ann. mued today by the Chnnt- Visiting floods, storms or other "act of God." followed by a program. Mimmiek, Parker. they are going to make. Strong si buck. Meyer. About IS members responded to roll her of Commerce members are fraternally invited to Langston. Hoffman, Warner, Ayers, After careful inspection of condi- bodies and brave hearts are worth a call Mrs Edna Robnett of Port- ..A„ 0rpgon Product Dav- the attend. Faber. Limbeck. Gebhard Sr., Geb tons and on the plea of Jefferson lot in this old world. land sent greetings to the members ,>ffjeial name of the campaign and its • • * hard Jr.. Jewett, Wyatt, Manus, Mil- which was appreciated by those pres- reaI purpoSp to Preate more 0rP. county residents, Paul V. Maris, di Silhouette of rector of extension, recommended Just three more weeks and school ton. Furry, Richmond, Clark, Day, tit. gon payroll dollars E. C. Faber Shown that Jefferson county be so designa will be out. Think of that, kids! Gr'mes Sr., Grimes Jr., Speaker. Dining the social hour the hos- The c h ajnber of Commerce is ask- Approval of the recommenda But there— we have a hunch we Quackenbusb Smith Webster. Misses tess assisted by Mrs. Inez Ferguson inR al, reta|1 m. rchants to display ted. The silhouette shown last week received from don't need to say that, for we ll bet Bessie Milton, and Jennie McGruder, served dainty refreshments and Miss Oregon goods in their windows dur- tion has just been was of the pioneer merchant, E. C. and several small children. Washington. they have been thinkng of it for iRoberta sang for the pleasure of 1ng the ppriod of lhe campalKI1, all(J u Faber. Owing to lack of time we some time. But we heard one of the This does not mean that all grow are compelled to postpone the publi the members. Her sweet voice which , HppIy of w|ndow pos(er8 has been school officials say they had had Electric Study gives promise of a future in singing received which will be distributed ers in the county as a whole will au cation of his biographical sketch very little trouble with unexplained tomatically bo releived of the neces which we will print next week. on C .W .A . P r o g r a m " ,d '"’r «’loa8lnK “ *nner were e“- immediately. absences this spring, which is worthy joyed by those present. Her first Thp Oregon Manufacturer, associ- sity of making the 54 per cent plant The Antioch school is planning a o! thought. Each individual grower must number. My Task, was given a hearty ation is assisting in the statewide ing. Following tip the work of the ie- encore. for tomorrow night. application for exemption "Rig Tim e" She responded by singing campaign and the local Chamber of make We understand that a certain eently completed rural housing sur a group of songs, "Don’t you Mind through his allotment committee. Li There will be a hobo lunch, selling Commerce is cooperating to the full-! business man of our city Is contem vey, President Roosevelt has ordered the Sorrow." "The Little Pink Rose” . ,.8t pxtpn, order , hat Mpdford ahall case a grower’s application is ap match play and other features, candy a survey to be made of the power plating establishing a labor clearing proved by the committee and at sale, cake ruffle, games, etc. Lunch sud " I Love You Truly." do its part. house. He says he hopes to get ill resources, the transmission and dis wll be furnished for 10c including a Mrs. Elizabeth Scott invited the The Manufacturers association is Washington, he will receive his full touch with the orchardists and other tribution of electrical energy to con Club to meet at her home May 10. partner. Every one Is Invited. benefit payments just as though he giving Medford considerable assist- employers of labor and to arrange sumers, and the utilization of elec Mrs. Scott will be assisted by Mrs aBce connect|on w)th , he manu had produced a crop. with them to call on him when they tricity in the same areas covered In Elizabeth Faber. GUESS W H O ? It is pointed out that auy grower facturers’ exhibit, which will be want any kind of help. He will pre-jthe housing study with reasonable chances for a crop maintained here during the Diamond pare a list of those wanting work j This project has been assigned to Tomato Disease ¡Jubilee, and it is hoped that local will probably make more by plant and when a call comes for men. will every state to be financed from CWA F o u n d i n O r e g o n merchants will cooperate with Ore ing. but the ruling does avoid the be able to send them to the job. Thisj funds, and in Oregon has been gon Products Day so that Oregon waste of having seed thrown away is a fine idea and we hope to fle it j placed in charge of the Oregon Ex- Warning for Oregon tomato grow manufacturers will know that Med In meeting technical requirements carried out. ¡tension service with F. Earl Price. ers, especially Those who grow early ford is sincere in its effort to furth when there is no possibility of a • • • agricultural engineer, as supervisor fruit in greenhouses, to be on the crop. er the use of state-made goods. And now for a bit of politics. We in charge. Price was instructed to lookout for a new and extremely seri Trained specialists who have ex have been placed in a rather hot use the same county engineers em- ous virus disease has just been is amined the region found that the spot owing to the fact that is it so| ployed in the housing survey as far sued by the Oregon State College Former Local Dr. soil was so dry near the surface as hard for ns to choose our candidate'as possible, and he lias his force or- j exeriment station. The dreaded to prelude adequate germinatiou, Held in King Co. for sheriff. There are several migh- ganized and started on the task al- English spoiled wilt has just been and that the deeper soil moisture is tv good nten in the field Me a r e . ready. The survey is to be < om plel-, ■ d»- n t ified on plants brought to the too meager to make a crop If it did going to leave it on the lap of the j ed by May 1. station front a greenhouse along th Dr. Mc.Vlorris M. Dow, 52-year- come up. gods, between such men as Olms- The purposes of the study as an- Oregon coast. old Portland, Ore., hysician and sur- cheid. McCredie and Sid Brown nouneed from Washington are first Dr. F P Mc\\ horter, federal plant nll alleged narcotic addict, is I But we are wondering how Olga is to appraise the possibilities of sup- ' patho1ogist who made the Identified being held in the King county jail j going to fare if Amos win*. Any plying electric service to additional ;t|nn< hoping that the disease 1» for having forged the name of a I sheriff who let* her and Mrs. Mar-, rural servlc#* and its utilization. 1 confined to that one particular spot Seattle osteopath on narcotic pre- tin (no, H B.M.I go is going to hav. In Oregon the survey will be car a„ , hll( dl!IPasp sometimes seed scrlpttons in order to supply himself a lot of grief on his hands finding a ried on In 4 laekama*, Josephine. { borne and the grower who brought with dope really "competent” substitute Jackson. Deschutes. Crook. Gilliam ,he plants In had obtained the " I needed the dope to satisfy my * * * 1,n^ Sherman counties. though a [se<d front England where this dls- cravings.” he is said to have told I M here do people who live beyond Relieve real estate, revive Thtse ladies know all the Ins and general summary for the state wlil PalM, pr,.valent. building. remodeliug. repair- officers upon his arrest. He was |'heir means get the money? From a | lng? nuts of the technical and legal side also bP submitted. This disease Is entirely distinct taken Into custody by federal nar-' gentleman named “ t’ hargelt.’ ’ I ; of that office and should be retained ■ Will it make more homes, ~ | from the various virus diseases com-cotic officer* under District Super- --------- We won't be so foolish as to say routine of public husienss just to mnn to the northwest at present, and visor J. P. Wall steadier employment, for labor { The best time to mail an angry er, carpenter, plumber, painter, their place* COl'LD not be filled, pay political debts? much more serious, says Dr Me- |n , hp eommlsaioner'i complaint ¡letter is one week after It has been electrician, paper hanger, dec but we do *ay It would take an AW Whorter. Leaves of affected plant. |>r. Dow 1* accused of forging th- written. orator. men in the woods, men F l ' L LONG TIME for a newcomer to We don't hear much about the-ju- become reddened, the plant Itself is nam(s Qf p r , ; rtrfirh H. Barker os- In the mills? reach their efficiency. It is said that all good New York-1j diclal race Which may be as ewll. jhadly stunted, and fruit ls borne teopathle physician, to a prescription Will It help business? • • • We note that Judge Norton la going -parsely If at all and is undersized . for 40 half-grain morphine tablets. ers go to Atlantic City before they] In our opinion the clerk* in all the ai ong as usual attending strictly to In England and Australia the di- He is said to have admitted forging die According to John 5 24 all county offices should be under the business. Which Is as it should be jsease is carried from plant to plant other similar pres< riptions Farmers and good t'hristians go to Heaven befori r iv ll Service and hold their Jobs tor And we hope and believe that the by thrips. Any growers who suspect Dr Dow was ordered held for the they die life, or at least while their efficiency people of Jackson county will take j that they might have the dlse Fruitgrowers Bank in federal grand Jury. continue*. Why discommode the due consideration of this attitude their plantings are requested to send - - Someone say*’ It ain’t no dla- (Deposits Insured) public, endanger the perfection of and again put him on the bench. He lor take a sample to the state college Kugen* Merrit, is visiting in Mer- 1 grace to fall, but to lay there and the county records, and upset *11 the well deserves If. for Identification rill this week. grunt le disgraceful. Philosopher Simon Says: I t i W ill Sales Tax