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THE AMERICAN VOLUME VII Musings— By an Innocent Bystander CENTRAL POINT. OREGON. THURSDAY, OCTOltKIt 5. 1034 K U O FARM Another Puzzle SENDS BLOODED CATTLE 10 SHOW NUMBER I Helen Lees Married to Local Man IE OF CCG C liP S TOLD BE FORESTEN Local politics has begun to boil After a year and a half, no doubt Agricultural College of the Univer- at last. The air is full of rumors i.eads of the various governmental sity of Illinois. I write you as to regarding this one and that one who departments are beginning to realise j your opinion of the best kind of a are expected to enter the race for that the 'business of running tht farm not to raise hogs on; the best Sunday evening at five o'clock at city offices this fall So far the he- ¡ country isn't as much of a snap as it strain of hogs not to raise, and how the home of Rev. I). E. Millard Mis» corders job seems to be the most was cracked up to he by the 1932 best to keep an inventory of the hoge Helen Noreen Lees became the bride popular oue— no doubt because that campaign speakers. you are not raising. Also, do you This week a carload of fat, sleek In discusisng the Importane» of is the only one that pays any salary. The other day the Wichita, Kan., think that capital could be provided of Edwin Paul Martin. cattle was shipped by the Kirtland • • • Attending the couple were MJss the CCC ramps to Oregon and Wash Farm, owned by Mrs. Ruth Sparrow, Beacon published a copy of a letter by the issuance of nou-hog raising Geraldine Fox and Mr. and Mrs. Vic ington. Chief Forester C. J. Buck We are pleased to record the fact to Portland for exhibit at the Pacific which had been sent to a department gold bonds? Tht? that our fighting mayor. ••Con” Internatton Livestock Exposition. The head by an Illinois farmer. ‘‘ My friend who got the $1,000 tor Noel. Guests at the weddlug stated that since their establish Leever has once more responded to car was loaded Tuesday at the Seven farmer didn't want to raise hogs ami got it for not raising 8U0 hogs. Now were Mr. aul Mrs. Jack Lees, parents ment in the spring of 1933 there baa the urgiugs of his many friends and Oaks side track by employes of the the questions he asked would set the I figure I might easily not raise 1, of the bride. been disbursed through these camps brain of a Philadelphia lawyer spin 500 hogs, or even 2.000, so you see* The bride was attired In a blue exclusive of a few national park has his chapeau in the ring. So far farm. the possible profits are only limited i *Hk crepe afternoon dress with black camps, approximately $15,000,000. no one has had the temerity to file Included in the car was the big ning. The letter follows; “ A farmer friend of mine at De- by the number of hogs I do nrd »i*d white accessories. Miss Fox Outside of the portion of the boys’ in opposition. We haven t heatd I thorobred bull, which has headed the Any information you may wore a brown wool afternoon dress wages that has to be sent home, ac front the man who ran such a close herd for some time. With him were levan, Wisconsin, received a govern raise. record with a write-in campaign two three milk cows and several calves, ment check for $1,000 this year for be able to give me ou this subject with brown accessories. Mrs. Noel cording to Buck, practically all this not raising hogs. After giving the will be very much appreciated.— wore a French blue street dress with money is put in circulation right years ago. Wonder if he will try besides a younger bull. black acessories. here In the northwest. Roughly one- again. The cattle are all of the Milking matter serious consideration I now Very truly yours, John Orthwalnte. • • • propose to get a farm and go into “ P. S.— My friend who received The bride is the daughter of Mr. third of the money represents wages Shorthorn breed and had been special the business of not raising hogs; ia the $1,000 check has been hog rais- and Mrs. Jack Lees of Central Point. and the remainder goes for food, ma The candidates seeking a place an ly groomed for the big show. the ballot for city recorder are L. Tom Hardison, foreman at the fact not raising hogs appeals to me ing for 40 years, and the most he The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. terials. equipment and local admin ever made was $4 00 per year. Kind Paul Martin also of Central Point. istration The army pays the boys Hatfield, incumbent; and Guy Tex. Kirtland Farm, who accompanied very strongly. •'Of course, I will need a hired of pathetic to think how he wasted The couple will make their home and porvldes their food and clothing. former postmaster and present as the car to Portland, said before leav The Forest Service furnishes the ma- sistant at the post office. It Is said ing he hoped to bring home some man, but with the present unemploy- his life raising hogs when not rals- in Central Point. several others expect to file their good prizes with his cattle. Part of ment situation that will not be a dif- ing them would have been so much After the ceremony relatives and ! terlals and equipment and part of ficult matter. As a graduate of the more profitable.” petitions very soon. the attendants of the couple gather the administration. In addition to the young stock will be sold at thr a m a ed nt the home of the brides parents hoard and clothing the boys are paid show': also the big bull. The milk This writer has been urged to try cows, however, are not for sale. for the wedding reception. Refresh a minimum of $30 per month of No-Host Dinner Richardson Takes for a place ou the council. Why do ments served to the following which their families receive not less Ikiyle Mills, who has been employ At Kincaid Home they always n'rk o., the busiest man ed at the Kirtland Farm for several Radio Examination; guests: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Martin, than $25. The remaining $5 repre in town for such a Job. We stood years, also went along to assist in Mr. and Mrs. Peter Prince of Phoe sents spending money disbursed lo For Quast Family Gets New License nix, ’em off as long as our ammunition the care of the cattle enroute. They Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Root anl cally. Also it must be remembered held out. but at last agreed to en expect to be gone about two weeks. Sanford Richardson made a tr ip '^ arbara dean’ Mrs. Lois to o k louu g that roughly 70 per cent of these On Saturday Sept. 30 a n o -h o st boys are local residents and In such ter the lists. Only our desire to bo turkey dinner was enjoyed at the *o Portland some time the last ol Miss Geraldine Fox, Mr. and Mrs cases the states of Oregon and Wash or any help we may for the hone Victor Noel, Jack Lees, Jr. Jim, ¡home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Kincaid August and took the examination for town causes us to even dream oi in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Quasi. Class A Radio License. He has ju s fic,yd e- BUI and George Lees, all ington receive the entire benefit of wages paid. taking on any more grief. But it ____________________ I Immediately following the dinner received his license. Mr Richardson I brothers of the bride and sister An average of approximately 80 we can be of any assistance we shall j Miss Arlene Hav attended a nartv dancing was enjoyed and then tables talks over 75 phone meters to Marsh-1 CBrolyn aud the Host and Hostess camps has been maintained In these do our best. We have, since coming in Medford this evening given b y' were Placed for bridge. The ladies f,e'd and San Francisco. He received The brlde lH P<>Pu|ar both socially two slates with an enrollment of to Central Point, used ail the Miss Hein Winter, a sorority sistei ; f,rst Prize for brtdK« went to Mrs. « leUer from Leo Obenchain who is and *n church work and the groom strength we would muster to boos’ Is a fine industrious man. They own roughly 16,000. Of these camps, 47 of Miss Hav. Miss Winter is a Port- ■ Tom Q’last a“ d for gentlemen tc itationed with the CCC boys at Union the welfare of our town and we shall their house and hud It all furnished, are now located on the national for land girl and has taught in Medford Mr' Roy •,one,, Consolation for la- Creek. He stated that when Sandy ests, 19 In nntional and state parks, continue to do so, even if not wanted dies to Mrs. Leonard Freeman and talked to W 7 B K C on the Siskyou where they are at home to their ;; number of years. 4 on O & C laud in Oregon and 9 among the city dads. many friends. for gentlemen to Mr. Earl Leever. j summit it came over the^Union creek • • • on stale anil private land. Probably The honor guests of the evening, station so loud that he had to tune The Woodmen gave a very enjoy 10 per cent of the enrollees are war Now we want to assume the pa able basket social after their regu Mr. and Mrs. Quast were presented Kt down. Mr. Richardson has Just Shower Given for veterans and 10 per cent more are tient reader we are not going to use He lar meeting Tuesday evening. There with a beautiful gift and then light completed the 75 meter part. local administration officials and ex cur position as a newspaper man to, . . . . . , . . . was not a big crowd but everyone en- refreshments were served to com- has been working 160 meters. Miss Helen Lees perienced woodsmen. The boys are boost our candidacy. This is out I . , . . , . . . . . . . | joyed themselves very much. The plete a most enjoyable evening. from families whose names aro gen- first and last refereue to it in thh . . . ... , . ... Those present were the Mr. and Mrs. MabeJ. Patterson baskets selling from $30 to $10. cralli on thOTellef roHs and" these column.' If nominated and eW teo A pleasing event of Saturday Mrs. Floyd Ross, Earl Leever, Leon families profit directly from the CCC Visits Local Friends night we shall do all we know to solve tht Mr A Flaherty received a lettei ard Freeman, Sam Kohler. Milo September 22 was the shower money. grave problems which our city is go from Mrs. Wilder of Exter, Califor-! Lamb Tom Quast, W. B. Kincaid given by Miss Geraldine Fox at her Mrs. Mahle Patterson of Oakland ing to face for the next few years. Ha, saying that little Jerry Wilder \f|9g Gwendolyn Owen and Mr. Roy home honoring a bride-elect, Mias NOltl.K til« \XD CLUB MEETS California, who is visiting Mrs. W. C. And whether elected or not we shall who was operated on a number of Jones. Helen Lees, whose marriage to Ed AT VINCENT HOME Norcross and Mrs. Hedrick at the still serve as best we may, the best weeks ago Is doing fine and is rosy1 ---------------------------- win Martin occured Sunday. Miss Hedrick home in Medford was call Interests of our town. The Past Noble Grand Club of Mt. cheeeked and well. P. T . A . to Hold Lees was the recipient of many gifts. • • • ing on old friends In Central Point Invited guests were the Sunday Pitt Rebekah Lodge met at the home First Meet Friday Tuesday afternoon. We understand a movement is tin* Mr. and Mrs. Flaherty's son, who school class of Mrs. Lois Young, and of Mrs. Clara Vincent on Tuesday Mrs. Patterson will be better re der way to put on some relief work, is in the Applegate C. C. C. camp, Few members respond The first meeting of the Parent membered by old timers here as included Ruth Turpin. Dorothy Root afternoon. in this city at once. Our under- was coming home from Ashland, ed to roll call and Mrs. Marion May Merle Hedgepeth, Leona Yakel, Pearl Teacher Association will he held Fri Mrs. Dr. Alec Patterson. Dr. Pat- standing is that the city will not be Wednesday with 'rtends, who start day. October 5. at the high school . ,ergon now dP(.Paspd brought his Hover, Carol Furry, Zatdee Smith ct Klamath Falls was a welcome allowed relief men for street work ed the car before he was entirely iff Grace Herniunaqn, Geraldine Her- visitor. auditorium. bride here thirty nine years ago. He this year. The school board is pre and was thrown to the ground, hurt After a short business session a health program has been , an a drilg store and lived in the nianson, Joyce Young. Helen Lees, paring to apply for a number of men lug his shoulder severely. He Is _ A special . . ... Mrs. Young and hostess Geraldine pleasant social hour was spent. Mrs. to grade and level the school in town today consulting the CCC1 "* ? d: h * bn,ld,nK where the Llbr* ry now is. Fox. who was assisted by her mother Vincent assisted by Mrs. Meriltt s e r grounds. This year no one from Med Doctor and they may take an x-ray n r u n T m o n d a“ ‘ ° " ■ Af ter stayin« b«re for sometime he ved a delicious lunch. The next will be the principa moved to Merrill,Oregon where he Mrs. George Fox In serving refresh ford will be allowed to work here on to find out the extent of the Injury.: meeting will be held In October with ments. speaker. Each grude will contribute Bnd hig brother Dr. John Patterson, relief work, nor will Central Point Mr». Minnie Buckle». Mrs. McKims many friends will be some exhibit now of Klamath Falls, had a yart- m»n be alowed to work elsewhere. Everyone cordially Invited. Eugene Merritt and Elton Miller I nership drugstore and a large prac- Executive Committee So the board will try to get as much pleased to know that she was not in I tlce. are at Merrill, Oregon, working in jured In her accident last Sunday labor assigned here «8 possible. P. T . A . Holds Meet the potatop». Home Extension • • • and was only shaken up. « Unit Meets Tuesday Central Point Boys Our august neighbor the Mail Tri The executive committee of the The county health office reports NOTICE Ol-' ICKGI'LAK CITY bune, (prize-winner) Is having lots In Juvenile Court Central Point P. T. A. held Its first ELECTION Thd Central Point Unit of Home of fun with Joe Dunne. They try to that Glenn Clinton. 13. victim of in meeting at the home of Mrs. W. J. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Gale St. Arnold. 17. and Harold Gebhard> prPBldPnt, on Thursday there will be, nnd is hereby called, make his candidacy appear a huge fantile paralysis, under quarantini Extension activities will meet at the joke. This writer, (winner of no at Talent, was as well as could be Grange Hall on Tuesday, October 9 Van Dyke, 13, both of Central Point September 27th. Programs and busi a regular City Election In and for A were cited to appear in Medford Juv- prize at all) fails to see where tht expected. Dr. Drummond county Subject, Foundation Patters. ness plans for the coming year were the City of Central Point, Oregon joke comes in. We doubt if there If health physician, said this mornitiR pattern will be cut for each lady at- enlle court Monday on charges ol discussed. Committees were Instruct to be held on Tuesday, November 6th, 1934, for the election of City a man in Oregon who knows state thut the quarantine of the family tending. Bring either checked glng- breaking Into and entering the Root ed and literal tier distributed. Those officials pursuant to the Charter of would not be ifted until all danger, horns or muslin» to cut pattern, 21 *, Second Hand store at Central Point affairs better than Joe Dunne. No present were Mrs. Gebhard, Mrs. E. said City. Said election is hereby ordered to one better fitted to get things done of contagion has passed and that the yds., also pins, needles, thread, pen- ; during the first part of August. Both ¡C. Faber, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Jesse up at Salem. At least it is our family was not under county relief. cil, tapeline and scissors. Miss Alice Arnold and Van Dyke, who allegedly i Richardosn, Mrs. Sanford Rlchard- be held on the above date, between the hours of eight (8 ) o ’clock A. M. Malin, assisted by local leaders Mes- took three revolvers, a pair of bin- hunch he will get farther with im Hal Jewett returned home from dnmes Mary Coker anl Betta Pankey oculars and miscellaneous articles !son, Mrs. Tracy, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. and eight (8 ) o’clock P. M. as pro- proving conditions than a retired Mrs.! vlded by the Charter of said City, Mrs. Thompson the hospital Sunday and Is doing | will direct the work. Come prompt from the store, were arrested at Cen Mimmlck. army officer could possibly do. [.angstrom, Mrs. Bruce Powell. Mrs. and the State Law. nicely. j iy at 10 A. M. every lady of the com tral Point by stale police Saturday THE OFFICERS TO BS VOTED • • • Ayers, Mrs. Edith Deuel Mlsa Schrel- FOR AT SAID ELECTION ARE AS munity Invited. Covered dish lunch- and lodged in the county jail pend With all due respect for Mr. Mar lier, Mrs. H E. Young and Mrs. M. Miss eva Frink, daughter of Mr. FOLLOWS: ing their appearance Monday. tin. we fail to see where 34 years o' and Mrs. J. Frink of Sams Vall?y fcon at noon. A. Adams. After the business meet ONE MAYOR The arrest followed a series of ini- ing was adjourned a short social ONE RECORDER army life gives a man as much train and Stephen O. Wilson, »on of Mr. ONE TREASURER nor traffic violations on the part ot ,e WM PnJoyPd at whlch tlrae the ing for public office, as ten or twelve ind Mrs. O. T. Wilson, also of Same Emma Lauerman SIX COUNCILMEN. years in the state Senate. True, Mr Valley, were married Wednesday Dies at Home Here ‘'.„"'W," TarX!'''Hedie^tu 1 h o l* u ',< " s"rv '"' re fr,'sh ' n o t ic e i " h ** f u r t h e r g iv e n Martin has had one term in Con -vening at the home of Rev. W. R. ■■ ■ ■ • 1 ‘ g p • rnents, assisted by the ladles present, that the same persona are hereby designated a* Election officiala ai gress. And such a Congress! All Baird, the »ervice being read at 9 Emma lauerman, wife of Johr those selected for the State and any Democrat had to do was to be r o'clock. The young couple, well latuerman. passed away in the early William Smith H E A L T H U NIT County Election for each precinct. good “ yes” man and obey Frenk’t known In the valley, are making morning of Tuesday, October 2, at To Final Rest The Healtfi Unit will hold a rum Dated at Central Point, Oregon, erdera. tlii- Jn.| day of November, 1934. •heir home in Table Rock at the. their home In Central Point, where William Henry Smith passed away mage sale the 19 and 20 of Oct • • • L. HATFIELD, they had resided for the last 22 year* Harry Nealon home. at his home on Ross Lane at an early Anyone having articles of any kind Recorder of the City of We expect by the next week the •—------- Mr* U l W I M B had bM U in d clothing, house-hold goods or furni-i ____________ Central Point, Oregon county candidates will be In evl A family reunion wag enjoyed at inK health for several years. Bhe was hour Sunday morning, after an Ul dence once more. They have beer V home of Mrs. Anna Sanderson ol born a, West Bend. Wl«.. April 19 ms» covering the past two qear«. Mr. tore, or miscellaneous articles that entral Point Sunday Sept. 30. The lS55 and wag 7S ypara of aK„ Dur. Smith was born in Illinois, Decemberi are discarded, that they would like silent all summer but will soon b spouting around again. There ar- -casion also was the Natal Day ot ing the Lauerman's residence at Ceñ 12. 1849. and came to southern Ore- to donate to help, call Mrs. Ed Vin BETTER T IM E S ! cent and they will be called for. going to be a number of good hors ir». Chas. Sanderson. The follow- tral Point they spent several year i on in 1917, living most of the time near Beagle He «-as a member oi race», too. It Is our guess the sher ns guests were present: Mr. a n d ,nn a ranch near here. The Health Unit will hold the first BANKS ARB LENDING Iff race will be lively. And unless al’ Mrs Freddy Trebe*. h and »on from Beside» the husband. she leave- the Church of Christ and had acquir I baby clinic of the season on Friday signs fall. Reed and Day will dc >t»ton. Montana; Mr and Mrs. C. A one daughter. Mrs. L. F Ferguson oi ed many friends who will mourn bis | October 12. beginning at on»-flfteen MONEY IS MOVING some stepping, too. The Commls rrebesch of Tacoma .Wash.. Mrs Oakland. Cal., who was here for the passing o'clock. Every mother should take He leaves fonr sons, Fred Smith ol j »loners' race won't be any snap. The 'lara Jager of Duluth, Minn.; Mrs services which «-ere held today with advantage of this opportunity. Moth TIMES ARE IMPROVING. Central Point; Tom and CharlesJ Wenarhea tin Conger chapel officiating. Al rnly man tip who is sitting pretty If Virgil Messikomer of ers wishing transportation, call Mrs. Smith of Medford: Henry Smith oi Judge Norton, who won at a walk Yash.; Mr. and Mr*. C. C. 8ander-jtWo granddaughters and on great- BE OF GOOD CHEER. Arnold Bohnert. Washington. ThreP daughters, Mrs. on and family of Beagle; Mr. Mel- grandson of Oakland last spring • • • WE ARE ON OUR WAY •in Martin of Reese Creek; Mrs. Ea- The remains will later be forward- Clyde Mose of route 2 Medford; Mrs. WATCH THIS SPACE! We see by the papers tha» ’ her Sanderson and son -lack and Pd t„ their old home at West Bend Albert Blgham of Eagle Point, and If you're lucky and see your TO BETTER TIMES' • Judge” Fehl write* that he expects Mr James Kelthley and Dorothy Wisconsin, for interment, as Mrs Mrs. J. D Blackman of Rogue River; I name here you will receive a tlck- also 18 grandchildren and two great-! to be paroled very soon. Well, may tanderson of Central Point. Lauerman had reqnested that she be *t to some picture show In Med trandchildren. be, but we would hate to bet on It. buried at her old home Farmer* and Fnnerai service», under direction' ford. Nam«» will be drawn from John Merritt, who la a bookkeeper . . ------- our paid op subscription list Mrs. Ethel 8oulhf.eiL.wbo suffer of the Perl Funeral Home, were held; Fruitgrowers Bank It is reported on the street» that •n the Lost River Dairy at Klamath this writer ta a candidate for mayar Fails, spent Saturday night and Sun ed a major operation at the bospit- at the Antioch cemetery Tueedav W . R. Grimes (Deposit» In-urwl) Thi* 1» not trne a* w« are actively day with his parents, Mr and Mr*, al In Medford last week Is doing at 2 o'clock, with Rev Eari McKay' of ’ b* Cbur-h o f ChrHt offlU tiat I C. M Merritt nicely surcsrtiag Mr. L«av»r LOCALS