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About The American. (Central Point, Or.) 1928-1936 | View Entire Issue (March 21, 1935)
VOLUME V II THE AMERICAN C E N TR A L POINT, OREGON, THURSDAY, MARCH 21. 1933 NUMBER 23 C. OF C. ENDORSES CONTEST M usings.^ By an Innocent Bystander \C Y C ham ber to N am e Power FIFTIETH WEDDING Large ATTEND GUSSES O ut of Town M en Makes Tax Payment ANNIVERSARY IS III THIS COUNTY JOYOUS EVENT To Ju d g e W ork Today— nays the calendar— spring has come. But to us 1t (eels a lot like winter was still in our midst. We (ear the teller that Invented cal The California Oregon Power endars was a New Dealer and was Company paid its first quarter tax just as poor a guesser as any ot the payment last week amounting to rest ot that bunch. More than twelve thousand adults Mr. and Mrs. Logan Woolridgc • • • $30,666.74, which is one of the lar were in attendance at 687 separate from the Applegate celebrated their The Jackson County Chamber o l'po rt this program. gest tax payments received by the In the Emergency The BeautKying Contest is going classes taught "T o wake up and find suow on the tax collection department of the 50th wedding anniversary at the March Commerce has endorsed the 1st An- over big. A lot ot people have al Education Program during home of their son Frarik Woolridge 508 previously unemployed nual Beautifying Contest being put ground this morning was probably County Sheriff’s oftfeo. The total Sunday March 10th. Those present ready shown a lively interest and it by quite a surprise to most of us and property tax to be paid by the local Is our bedef the project will be a teachers, acording to Dr. C. A. How on in Central Point. Mr. A. H. Ban- Mrs. while we have heard no complaints power company in Jackson County were their three daughters, Superintendent Public ■ ” well, OUOV.V oo. IV c v au VU iUA U1 u U iU l C ard, ■ State ~ r -----■ — V ot v .t, uv b t v. VI* • j i U M e • • secretary-manager o 1 f t l h success. We can think ot li no more Raymond Lathrop, husband and two this year will amount to $122,666,- worthy thing than to strive to add I Instruction, who has Joint supervi-[chamber, devoted a large part of his , U" ' 1 U art ?|U1 6 a. * " disappointed because the sun is not 94, which is one of the largest taxes children from below Grants Pass, to the beauty of our home town. l s*on over this program with the {talk over KMED Wednesday to the i shining. However, the snow will do in the entire county. The $122,666.- Mrs Richard Zwicker and son from contest, giving many reasons why There is no reason this should not state Relet Administration. Marshfield. Mrs. Minnie Swiney Under the program, 16 experi such a contest is worth while. His 1 more good than harm so don’ t let’s 94 to be paid by The California Ore and two da- be made into one of the prettiest and three sons worry about it. A gentleman asked gon Power Company in 1935 covers nursery schools attended address follows: spots in the West. And by the way, mental Coquille, Mrs. Woolridge’* me this morning if this was chamber ony the State County, City, School from “ We are informed through the have you thought ot the added cash last week by 361 cbidlren, ages 2-1 three sisters from Grants Pass, Mrs. of commerce weather. To be per and other District property taxes weekly publication of value? It will be well worth while from relief families have been estab American, June Graham, Mrs. Lou Cousinance, fectly frank, I don’t know what levied against Copco in Jackson even from the standpoint of dollars lished In 14 of the larger cities. Central Point, that that community Mrs. Andy McCatby and grand chamber of commerce weather is but County and does not include various and cents and will add to the actual Each nursery school is taught by is undertaking a community wide daughter Miss Evelyn Hall, Miss I see no reason for apologizing for other forms of State and Federal value of the property in the town two previously unemployed teachers Minnie Clinton and Mrs. George and a cook is employed part time to ject is very commendable for many what we are getting because accord taxes. Of special interest to every Matney from Coquille, a son Earl far more than the cost. ing to the morning papers other sec local citizen is the fact that 45.56 prepare a well balanced noonday reasons. Fir3t, it will instill into tions in America are infinitely worse per cent or nearly half of this total Woolridge and wife from Ashland. meal for the children each day. the minds, of those citizens of Cen Ray Burrows from We want to say “ thank you’’ to off than We are. Don’t let’s apolo wll be devoted* to educational pur- Mr. and Mrs. For the week ending Thursday, tral Point, the idea of performing Medford viBlted In the afternoon. A Mr. Banwell of the Jackson County March 14 Jackson county bad 14 a community service; second, it will gize for any kind of weather we may ! poses. big wedding dinner was served and Chamber of Commerce tor the boost have in the Rogue River country. It The total of property tax, alone, teachers conduction 24 adult oasses make Central Point, one of the he gave the Contest in his talk over, doesn't cost anything to smile and a jto be paid by The California Oregon two big wedding cakes, one silver the radio yesterday. And we also a« o r d .n g to the weekly reports from cleanest and most beautiful com smile in a snow storm is just as sin | Power Company In the State of Ore- an one gold. Mr. and Mrs. Wool l county and city school superintend munities in the county; third, It ridge received many lovely gifts. Mr. want to thank the Medford mer ents who are in charge of the classes will probably be an incentive fot cere as a smile under a blazing sun. , gon this year will amount to $349,- Anders took pictures of the table chants who have promised to help in their respective school districts. other Jackson County communities It reminds us of a poem we found 112.13, which Is nearly 20 per cent and the family group, s I bo pictures with the prizes, etc. Our own busi the other day. Here's how it goes: of Copco's Oregon retail gross earn Favorite subjects of study in the|to act similarly; fourth it will be a ness people are behind the Contest “ Sometimes the road may seem ings, In addition to which the com of Mr. and Mrs. Woolridge. The 100 per-cent," but" we" welcome all adult cla8,,e!, ,n the Kmer8tncy Edu-' constructive service to Jackson coun American Joins their many friends dreary and long, pany pays a 3 per cent Federal Ex cation Program are social and eco- ty; fifth, it will attract the atten- in congratulations and wishes for the help we can get from our big But just carry on with a smile and cise Tax on electricity. nomics problems, Americanization' tion of the tourists, who naturally many more happy years. sister to tbe south. a song; and citizenship, home economics like to see things beautiful, and You'll never get on if you sit down , i , 1 vocational training, crafts, hobbies, lastly, it will demonstrate that citi Past M atron’s Club Every boy and girl in town is Relief Corps Plan and sigh The recreat,on’ fire a,d’ Parent educa zens In Central Point have accom urged to get into the race, But you can do wonders if only tion, music, art, public speaking and plished something for their com Hold* Enjoyable prizes will be worth the effort. Noon Lunch, M ar. 26 you try. damatics. munity, through united effort. We There will be baseballs, spotlights, Dr. Howard stated that “ These naturally are vitally interested in Meeting W ednesday fishing tackle, etc., for the boys and Try to forget the black clouds in adult classes, forming a veritable this campaign, because we want Saturday the Women’s Relief a lot of mighty -nice thing* for the the sky, state university at large, are now Jackson County to be more beauti- Corps held their regular meeting at One of the most attractive club girls. So get after Dad and Ma at And think of the sun that will being taught in every county in theiful, and we sincerely hope that ev 2:00 p. m. The ladies are planning events of this month was the onp once to let you have a bit of ground. show by and by; state. The classes offer opportuni- eryone living In Central Point will Then as soon as the weather will Just laugh at th e pessimist's o’clock luncheon held on Wednes on having a noon lunch on Tuesday ties for the study of present-day eco enter into the true spirit of this pro day March 20th at the winter home March 26th at the WRC hall, and let you, start in to show what beau gloomy, sad, tale. nomic and social problems, provide a ject, from which nothing but good the charge is to be only 20c. Of of Mrs. Elsie Martin. tiful things you can raise. Or if you And smile whether going up hill means for the profitable use of the «•an result. This chamber of com course there will be plenty of good The tables were beautifully ar prefer to plant a garden instead ot or through vale. individual's leisure time in personal merce has been asked to supply th<- ranged with centerpieces of spring things to eat. flowers, go to it. There will be and vocational self-improvement, Judges for the contest. We shall be Mrs. Merritt is having a quilting prizes for that too. Look! Now the sun Is beginning to bossoms surrounded with St. Patrick and offer opoprtunities for foreign more than glad, to have same ap • • • Day decorations. The very original bee on Thursday the 28th and has show, born to become naturalized citizens. pointed by our president, in the near Speaking of gardens, we heard a And shedding its light on this old place cards provided lots of amuse Invited the WRC ladies to attend. “ The many thousands of adults at future. As we have said, the idea is; At the close of the meeting every ment in finding partners after lun good one on our friend Yap Louder, earth below; tending the classes in the Emergency a good and commendable one, and Tbe president Mrs. Jennie one enjoyed a happy hour exchang which shows that even a philosopher There's so much that’s lovely, and cheon. Education Program indicate clearly we believe Central Point citizens Merritt presided over the businesa ing plants of all kinds. can be stumped by a mere child. Yap makes life worth while. a real interest and satisfaction on will pull together and put it over, in meeting. The Past Matrons Club of was spading up a bit of ground the Smile as you go through life! Smile the part of adults for continuing a big way. Reames Chapter in Medford extend Extension Unit other day. His two little girls were always, smile! their education in the fields of their “ Troops 17 and 18 of the Boy ed an invitation to the club to mi'et watching. The older girl demanded Scouts. will present a vaudeville what he was doing. He explained respective interest, and desires.” with them Monday April 1st for one Met on Tuesday Butter Grade* A re show in the Washington School o ’clock luncheon. This was unani he was getting ready to P l « t corn. Jackie Ruff Correct, Says Chief mously accepted. Mrs. Gay Husband Gymnasium next Tuesday at 8, beans, lettuce, cabbage, onions, po- . . . o'clock. The purpose of the show is O f Dairy Division had the drapes all completed and The local Extension Unit met at tatoes. etc. Arrive* from Portland to help finance the trip of a scout ready to be hung. They were beau the grange hall on Tuesday March Oregon housewives can be certain tifully made. Mrs. Little Jackie ltuff of Portland to Washington for the national jam Husband was 12, with a much better attendance Baby Sister listened gravely, then that the butter which they now pur- given a usual vote of appreciation than usual. traveled all alone from Portland to boree. asked; “ Daddy plant corn?" “ Yes." “ On Thursday in the auditorium of \ chase by label of either A or B is for her work. Iif her response she Central Point March 10th where he Local leaders Mrs. Warren Patter “ Beans?" “ Yes.” "Cabbage?" “ Yes’ will visit at the home of his aunt, the Courthouse at 2 o’clock a meet- actually of the grade marked on the Invited the club to meet at her home son and Mrs. W. W. Mills, demon “ Potatoes?” “ yes.” “ Gravy?” — but Mrs Minnick- Tuesday afternoon ing of the Jackson County Health butter wrapper and that these grades for the April meeting. strated the making of rolls, fancy Yap blew up about then and so far .Mrs. Minnick entertained Mrs. Lang- Association will be held and every are strictly adhered to by the cream To Miss Alice Hanley, past presi breads to an Interested group of as we know, hasn’t answered that eries of the state, declared J. D. Mic dent, fell the honor of strom's class at the Federated one Interested is invited to attend. presenting housewives who are coming to re question yet. church to let Jack become acquaint " A mystic circus is announced by kle, Chief of the Dairy Division of these drapes to Nevlta Chapter as a alize the value of benefits received. 9 • • ed with bis future playmates. Mes- the high school band for Monday, the State Department of Agriculture gift from the club. At a late hour On March 29, there will be an ex We take off our hat to (he Banker dames Kilburn. Booth, Langstrom March 25 at 8 o’clock in the high this week. Inspectors of his division the ladies departed voting this meet tra session held at the home of Mrs. poet who handed his very compli and Hilkey assisted Mrs. Minnick in school, proceeds from which will go made purchase of 93 pounds of but ing one of the very happiest in the Edward Jons on the subject of menu mentary ad to our good wife the entertaining and serving the young towards obtaining new uniforms tot ter, representing the product of 65 club’s history. planning. A covered dish luncheon other day. It was a new one on us, ster*. Those present were Beverly the band. The boys of our high creameries in every market in Wes will be served at noon. but he surely has our thanks. Glad Keizer. Barbara Benston, Helen school band certainly need new uni tern Oregon from the Dalles to Rose- our efforts are appreciated. Mr. and Mr*. L. Scott Bluminstine, Barbara Root, Alice forms and we hope many will sup- burg within the past few days. • • • Hamilton Nam ed on Parker, Jimmy and Mervyn Gleason, Sometimes we get awful blue. Celebrate Anniversary Milton Hilkey, Calvin McKibbon. Interim Committee Everything on earth seems to go Dale Kilburn, Johnny Deuel, Roily w*rong. The nation is in an awful Cark and the honor guest Jackie Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Scott en predicament; our finances just don't According to announcement made Ruff. They had the little chairs tertained a group of frienda at their recently Moore Hamilton, editor of seem to balance, some way; our All citizens of Central point are urged to register now for the from the church for all of the child home on the Old Stage road last Fri the Medford News was named hy plans all go awry. Just when we 1st Annual Beautifying Contest to be conducted in this city this ren except Johnny Deuel who was day in honor of their 20th wedding Oovernor Charles H. Martin as a seem to have fallen into the bottom such a big boy he had to have a spring. Everyone is eligible, men. women, and children. Regls- anniversary and also the birthday of member of the Interim committee to less pit, along comes some discern large chair. After a jolly afternoon Mr. I-eonard Freeman. strations will close April 13. The contest will close early in the make a «mmplete study of the pro ing soul and gives us a friendly pat of games they all enjoyed mint jel- A bounteous turkey dinner was posed cabinet form of government summer before the hot, dry weather come*. on the back and a “ cheer up. old lo with whipped cream, mince meat served- Table decorations w e r e for Oregon. The first meeting of the man, things might be a lot worse.” cookies and cocoa. carled out in St. Patrick's Day co committee will be held In Eugene Registration* may be made at any store in Central Point or and the sun breaks through the lors. Places were laid for the fol Monday, the announcement said, at this office. The names of those entering the contest will be pub clouds again and all is well. lowing: Messrs, and Mesdames Dike members meeting with th? Common and a half years ago we found only lished at the clove o f registration I Kenneth Beebe, J K. Vincent, M. H wealth council. We wonder If our advertisers are 260 name, on the mailing list. Now Meant, V. Wilton, Elmer Kyle, Leo There will be prize* for all classes of beautifying projects. For aware of the fact that thta paper Is there are nearly 900, which I* some Others on the committee are A t nard Freeman, Mrs. Olive Dean torney Harry D Bolvin of Klamath example, a prize will be given for the best flower garden; for the going to EVERY HOUSE in Central gain for "depression" times. Which' Frank Dean and the host and host Falls, and Lew Wallace of Portland, be*t appearing property In general; for the biggest Improvment of Point every week? At least that ia *M goee to prove something or other, j ess. any property: for the best garden, etc. Special prize* will be given the Intention and if we are missing both members of the legislature • • • Following the dinner a social W e see that the Townsend Clubs fqr the best child's garden or flowers. A special prize will be anyone. Just let us know. And in hour was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs offered for the greatest improvement of any vacant property, either contrast, we had quite a hunt the upstate have used the Big Stick on Scott were the recipients of several Congratulations! other day to locate a tingle person a Representative who failed to keep by individuals or groups of young people lieautiful and appropriate gifta. In- j who heard a certain broadcast over his political promises. To ns there To Arthur Edward Powell A full list of the prizes will be published as soon a* possible. eluding a set of ohlnaware. the radio. I* no more despicable thing on this For his good, live newspaper Neighborhoods or street* mty enter the contest for honorsble men • • • earth than a man who will make tion for the greatest general improvement, ft 1« thought that And to Central Point While we don't fill our columns promise« to gain vote*, then forget Notice better result* will be obtained If whole streets or even block*, work For her beautifying program with shady stories as does a certain them after he Is elected and do Just Business men snd all others In- together, than If each property owner work* aion* " f r e P distribution’ paper which w e'tb e opposite. Such men should he Now. all together, terestfd in the beautifying of our find in our yard occasionally, we do taken by the slack of the britches Railroad avenie, the first street on the West Side, is the first city are requested to meet at the Boy* and Girl*. claim the paper I* read by practical- and given the "hum's ru s h " It I* street to enter the contest for the greatest general Improvement. It city Hall tomorrow f Friday) L e ft make Rogue River ly every person in the commulty, ads «11 right to stand on their own con- Is hoped other streets wilt follow suit. evening, March 22. to complete Valley and all. But It will help a lot If vlctlons. but to deliberately promts- plan* for a city beautiful. The Come on. folk*, let's make Central point ihc garden spot of our readers will speak of seeing ads one thing and do another Is mighty The Gem of All Creation. meeting will start at 7:30 but If the Rogue River Valley Register now, and Join your neighbors In this paper when buying dirty business and we believe the it 1« necessary to be late, come Partner* A Fruitgrowers llank in this worthwhile project. • • • people of Lane county did Just the (Community Builders) anyway. Register for the Contest When we ««m e to this e itf three right thing. ( I l y e l t t I neared)