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About The American. (Central Point, Or.) 1928-1936 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1936)
The American has maintained its leadership throughout the depression because it has the courage of its convictions. voiaMK vin 1fHE AMERICAN! CENTRAL POINT, ORKGON, THURSDAY, APRIL I«, l»;Mi If you have news Rems we will appreciate their receipt by Wednesday evening. Phone 601. NUMBER 27 CONTEST TO CLOSE APRIL 25 s>* M u s in g s ^ tiy an Innocent Bystander The time’s getting short, (oiks, to get in on the Beautification Contest. You know it closes a week front Sat urday and you had better get your name down right now. • • • CELEBRATE 59TH Registrations to ANNIVERSARY OE End One Week MARRIED LIFE From Saturday Pie-Eaters Fooled At Local Dinner A bit of humor was introduced U a recent H. E. C. dinner In this :ity. A number of business men commented upon the unusual ex cellence of the pies served. They said "those Grange ladies sure can make pies which are far «head of the average baker’s pies.’’ The ladies solemnly accepted the tribute and then casually re marked; "But these pies came from Fluhrer’s." Alas for the re putation of the "pies mother used to make.” TAXATION AND RELIEF ARE SURE CAMPAIGN ISSUES Mr. and Mrs. John F. Fry cele WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 15.— brated fifty-nine years of married Interest in the Second Annual and the whole town has a cleaner The nominating conventions are life yesterday, April 15. A number Beautification contest is growing brighter appearance. still months away and more than of friends called at the Fry home daily. Manv entrants have already Many suggestions have been offer- half a year must elapse before the during the day to offer congratula registered, but It is hoped that many i ^ h,>lp beau,lfy ,he rl,y' ° ne *» to Presidential and Congressional elec tions. ¡plant trees along the Pacific High- tions, but already It Is possible to John F. Fry and Sarah I. Station more will get into the race soon. w, y throuRh the clty from definitely isolate issues which will slipped away from the home of the Registration for the contest will cheese factory to the south city 11 m- be hammered home during the days young lady’s father, Mr. Jehu Gabri dose Saturday. April 25. Every one ¡tg. o f course It is rather late for to come. Other issues will have their el Fitzhugh Station. In Kansas and in town is urged to register and help | this now but it would be a fine Souvenir Issue of place, and either President Roose across the line to Cass County. make this Content a big success. I thing to plan for next spring. Au- velt or the Republican nominee Missouri to have an old pastor and Rules for the contest hare been other suggestion which has been 3-cent Postage Stamps might develop new ones, but right special friend perform the ceremony changed somewhat from last year ma<Je is to complete the city park. * • » now it ls certain that taxation, relief that made them man and wife. No merchandise prizes will be given. ¡This land should be graded and !But anyway, we are glad to se-i A special issue of a sheet contain (or boondoggling), and unemploy After the ceremony, which was but instead blue ribbons are to he grass sowed. It is also suggested that the old chamber living up to its performed at the home of another given to the winners in the various a few tables and benches would be ing four 3-cent stamps embracing ment, are definitely on the agenda good resolution to help every wor friend, the double doors were thrown classifications. There will be more a f|ne addition to our city park the Connecticut Tercntnary, Califor for constant discussion during the thy project anywhere in the county. open and disclosed a table spt for classifications than last year. For In- : Many people who are unable to go nia-Pacific Exposition, Michigan and next seven months. In return, every business man in the a big wedding dinner. On returning stance In the class "Prettiest Yard" to distant places for Bmall picnics Texus Centennial Commemorative Is town ought to be a member. We like to Mrs. Fry's home another big wed- It might be said that these are sues will be issued soon, according there will be prizes for those having would enjoy these things, to have the chamber of commerce i iding table was ready and many lived here 10 years or more; for At the close of the contest this|*° biformat ion N d l v r f 11 VMk certain to be issues because they are help our projects. Why not lend a j friendg o( the younR couple were ' those from 5 to 10 years and from the points unpon which the present year a big community picnic is p lan -jby Po,tnia*ter U“ nkey. hand for the other fellow? i ,,reMent. 2 to 5 years. ned at the city park. Free Ice cream l nf°ftnatlon concerning these stamp administration is weakest and are * * * Mr. Pry, who is 87 remarked with Also ribbons will be awarded for will be served by the local business, M’ eets may be obtained at the post- therefore the vulnerable points of at Beats all what a furore always |a twinkle In his eye. "W e didn’t look such things as rock gardens, special men and a good program Is being Ioff,ce- Collectors and others inter tack. A few months ago the Consti arises when the proposition of a pa- uke this 59 years ago.’’ Mrs. Fry. flower beds, vines, pool and the like. | arranged. It is planned to have thei^*1*^ Rhould 8ee “' Ir- Pankey at once tution and Supreme Court seemed role for Earl Fehl comes up. Seems' who is 81, said, “ No, he didn't have j \ special prize of a framed picture | picnic and closing of the contest Just aH "« e on'y way the stamps can be destined to be perhaps the dominant to us that he is entitled to exactly H long white beard then.” i(y Shangle of the prize winning before Memorial Day. School will | "btalnej here Is by sending to New ism s. but public reaction seemingly has compelled Secretary Wallace and the same treatment other prisoner.-* Mr Fry in spite of his advanced yard is offered by the Jackson Co. still be In session and thus It will b>' I or Washington for same, the rest of those In Washington who receive— no better, no worse. It has age. drive« his own car and cares for \ chamber of Commerce for the pret- easier to arrange the program. I -------------------- -------- - sought hasty changes to back away. been customary to turn men loose a small vegetables garden, roses and tiest yard. Everyone '.« Central Point Is urg- S u r p r i s e P a r t y f o r Until after the elections, anyway. from the pen as haviug served their other flowers. He and his wife have 1 A drive about the city will prove ed to help make this an affair long J time when their earned "good be lived in Central Point for the pa-t ;l surprise to those who believe our to be remembered. We cannot call Mrs. Webster W ed. Thus far the question of unem havior” time is deducted. This lias 11 years and for the past 49 years 1 i town ls j u«t a old dilapidated bunch on you all to get your names so we ployment has been obscured in the been the regular procedure for lo Jackson County- |of shacks. There ar° dozens of beau- ask you to call at this office NOW precon ventimi debates. But the Re these many years. If it has been il Eight children were born to thi*s j tiful homes, each showng hours and and get your name down. Help us legal, why has the Attorney Gener couple, three of whom are now living years of patient labor In the grow-j show the world we have a beautiful Mrs. Ruth Clark planned a sur publicans are bound to realize some al' office just awoke to the fact? Mr. and Mrs. Fry lived near T r a ilin g Qf flowers and shrubbery. Since wide-awake community of which we prise party for he: mother, Mrs. time thut It Is at this point that Webster. Wednesday afternoon, that President Roosevelt is weakest and Seems to us that if it has been cus for many years before coming to this If be contest last year much improve- are proud. that there Is no defense for the fact tomary for twenty years to take th" c'ty- ; raent is apparent all over the city. Remember, the registration closes being her birthday anniversary. that so little has been done to re A moat enjoyable afternoon wnn Warden’s Judgment as to whether a The American joins their many j MUch more Interest In being shown Saturday. April 25. Come and join prisoner is entitled to "good behavi friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Fry In the care of the streets and alleys the fun. spent in playing games and visiting. employ the Idle. The fundamental or” allowance. It is darned queer to hearty congratulations. Dainty refreshments consisting >f pledge of the present Administration was that It knew all the answers ice cream and cake was served. drag up a new “ opinion” at this late when It came to the unemployment Those present were Mesdames day just because certain offiicals New Store Aids 65th A r‘ illeiT 22nd Ea.ter Picnic Manus. Greshem, Hamrick. Minnlck, question. When it came into office have it in for Fehl. Reunion Slated Held at Same Spot Milton, Langston, Ayers, Sanderson, In 1933, estimates of the jobless • • • Home Development Janneb Walton, Roily Clark and were 14,000,000 to 15,000,000. Last We have no way of knowing whe Easter Sunday of 1915 E. R. Glea month the estimate was fixed at the honor guest Mrs. Webster. ther or not Earl has been a model 1 Members of the old 65th Coast Ar son and family and Mrs. Ira Root above 1 2 , 000 , 000 . A new Pabco Produce Store man- prisoner. But the Warden knows and tillery Corps, stationed at Camp Ste and two children held their picnic if he believes Fehl Is entitled to this agd by Mr. H. L. Ekerson, approved vens at the mouth of the Columbia on Rogue River about 1% miles EASTER PROGRAM M R . A M US. O R E N C H A IN deduction from his maximum sen Pabco Dealer, has opened to extend river during the war. will hold their north of Gold Hill. The spot was MUCH ENJOYED PARENTS OK BA BY GIRL tence. his say-so should be enough. home improvemnts to the residents annual re-unlon at the Congress ho ideal for plcnlcing and was decided The Easter program of the Chris Any man Is entitled to a square of Medford. Central Point. Grants A baby girl was born to Mr. and tel In Portland on May 2, Walter W. that each Easter would find them Pass and Ashland. tian church Sunday school was giv Mrs Oliver Obenchain at the Puruck- deal. gathered thert. Abbey has been notified. Abbey was Through this service Mr. Ekerson • • • The following year a few friends en during the Sunday school and er Maternity home In Medford Mon a member of the company, leaving will offer the many home improve We hold no brief for Earl Fehl. were invited making a larger party, church hours. A reading ‘The Touch day morning weighing eight pounds. for Franre In 1917. His actions and his record entirely ments to help beautify with the Although the re-unlon is being pre from that time on the crowd In of the Masters Hand” by Mrs. Ber Both baby and Mrs. Obenchain are alienated any regard we may have many color combinations on Roof pared by the 65th. any member of a creased to the extent of 62 being tha Bursell was very well received. doing nicely and will soon be allow Every class was rsponible for some ed company. The baby has been na had for him. We hope he never and Paint Jobs as well as general re coast artillery corps stationed at present one year. number on the program. The newly med Linda Merle. comes back to enter again upon a modeling. The Gold Hill power project near He is offering many new colors in Camp Stevens during the war is ask organiz'd organized orchestra made career such as was his in the past. ed to attend thp meeting. Anyone ly ruined the grounds by rutting Pabco shingles in new and heavy its initial appearance under the able We want no such men in our county planning to attend Is asked to write several of the large maple trees, al patterns to harmonize with any type leadership of Mrs. Lois Young. • But fair play is fair play, always. to Harold Hunt. 1200 Guardian though there Is still enough trees of architecture. He also offers small « • * for good shade, and enough grass! building Portland. 4 « Just a month from yesterday monthly payments to induce home for a nice place to eat the lunch and There are several members of the H O T C O PY »» THE KKDERATED CHURCH comes the primary. So far we have owners to beautify and repair now old 65th now living In the Rogue play various games. Rev. Robert Chari«« Lewi«, Pastor seen just one candidate In our of Sunday, April 12, 1936 17 people j It’s “ Hot Copy” when the senl- river valley. Abbey said. Among Phone SI. fice. And that was H. B ,M. who al High School Students them are George Gates, Charles I attended, some for their first time. >rs get busy, and as they have Bible School— A. W. Ayers. Sup- ways was an early bird. As we were Farmer. Hubert Bentley of Ashland ] others that had attended before, settled down to work In earnest, rtntendent, 9:90 A. M. sitting back "joshing” the dear lady They were: Mr and Mrs. E. R. Glea- under the capable direction of In Grange Program and many others— Mail Tribune. Morning Worship— 11:00 A. M. one of onr Democratic friends drop ---------------------------- ¡«on, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dunlap. Mrs. Ross, the play has been pro Y.P.B.C.E.— (tw o grou p «). 6:10 ped In. He seemed rather shocked Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Freeman re -1 Mr. Jeff Slagle. Miss Lois Hill. Mr. ¡ gressing rapidly. Although no de p. m to learn who our visitor was and The program for Grange Friday turned from their trip in California Reinkin, Kenneth lleebe. Bobbv finite date has been decided upon Evening Servlea— 7: 30 p. m. that after all we had said about her evening will be provided by students Sunday. Mrs. Freeman did not bene Hnagland, Mr. Wm. Gardner, Mrs. yet. It will be presented in the Women’« Bible study c I u m Tues- we could still "threat her as a led- j 0f the high school. The orchestra fit from the trip as much as was Mary J. Gleason. Mr. and Mrs. M early part of May. dny afternoon from 2 to 3 o ’olock *n dv” as Mr. Dooley would say. will play several numbers under the hoped for. She has been confined to C. Gleason and sons Mervyn and The characters in “ Hot Copy” charge of Mrs. H. A. Davisson From • • • direction of Mr. R. A. Botts. The her bed since returning but Is Im- Jimmie, Misses Lola Blackford and »re well chosen and each member 3 to 4 o'clock In charge of Mra. R. But that’s the way of newspaper Girls' Glee Club will sing under Miss proving at this time. sister. of the cast has an unusual oppor C. Lewi«. folk. We who spend our days sitting Schreiber’s direction. tunity to do effective work. er. 9:90 p. m. Tuesday. on our pinnacles watching the go Two short skits will also be given. 1 The cast is as follows— The Fleherman’e Club. Wednes ing and coming of all sorts of This program is open to the pub E ASTER SER VICE IS E N JO YED Slyvla Dale— handling society day 6:00 p. m. things daily and telling the world of lic and will begin at 8 o'clock. Those A T LITTLE RED BRICK C H U R C H xnd want ads on Evening Herald The Family Oatberlng. Wednes the same, sometimes become a har who plan to come are urged to oe — Arline Inmann. day. 9:00 p. a . dened lot. We see so much of the on time as the program must begin f /* T r r r : rr” '- r Bill Gregory— a young reported Ohofr Practice— Thursday. 7:9C seamier side of life it makes cynics promptly. The orchestra and glee with ambitions.— James Fleisch 9- m of many of us. But It gives us tht club are scheduled to appear at the er. ability to "josh ” our way along, ev Community Club program at Table ■Bud Rice— In charge of the CHRISTIAN CHURCH en with those whom we oppose po Rock at 9 o’clock and ask your co Herald’s ’’ back office.” — Edwin Clifton A. Phillips, Minister litically. operation by your being on time. Gebhard Bible School 10:00 A M Roland • • • Jane Corwin -w rites anything Hover, Supt. Wonder if we dare spring anyj W a fe r T u rn e d o f f ,'rom sob to scandal— Ruby Web- Communion and Preaching 11:00 more suggestions on our city dads | The city water was turn'd off la«’ der. A M Subject "Judgment Day.” after all they have stood from us in night to repair a main. They plan- Haie| Winston— aspiring to so Evangelistic Service 7:30 P. M. the past? We would like to see them ned to shut the water off at 9 30 cial leadership—Carol Furry. Subject "Ascension of Christ, HI» secure a mowing machine and hitch but owing to the cheese factory Kenneth Wadp— owner and ed Church on Earth” The newly organ it on behind the city truck and keep needing the water it was postponed itor of the Evening Herald—-Er ised orchestra Is prepared to play cutting the grass and weeds atom until midnight, nest Lathrop. for this service. onr side streets. That hadn't ought Randolph Peter#— outstanding Senior Endeavor 6:30 P. M. J. to cost a fortune and would make cou n try hadn't changed a bit. There Huong the local colored boys— Ed Vln'-ent, Director -* V W k • m * V things a lot neater are square miles in western South Herbert Crowder. Junior Endeavor 4.00 p. M. Fri * * * Dakota we wouldn’t trade for our Easter Services at the Little Red neth Wyatt sang a song accompanied Dudley K ay--«spiring to the day at home of Lewi* Robertson. Enjoyed a talk the other day with back yard here. As an old settler Brick Church started with a sunrise by his grandmother. Mrs. Davison at Mayorship— Floyd Dole. Mrs. Izetta Eide, Director. another old-timer who had driven a there once told us: "This country is prayer meting at 5 30 a. m. Brother , the piano. This number was very Peggy Wilson— born In a print Prayer and Bible 8tudy, Wedns- team acroas the Dakotas as we onr- good for two things, a few cattle and Johnston from Faith Home was pre- much enjoyed by all shop, so to say—Marjorie Jones. day 7:45 P. M. Mrs. Izetta Ride, selves had done in the dim. dark Iota of Indians ." Now that the Indi- sent and gave the address He is Services by the young folks and Mra. Devine— a busy woman In leader. Bible lesson by pastor, "The past And he told of having crossed an* are gone and the big cattlemen now holding services at Table Rock, the regnlar church service in the terested in a lot of things— Nellie Creation of God.” Q*-n 1 1 -1 3 3 the same old route within the last dead there isn’t much left to n*e There was a very good program evening complet'd the Faster pro- Grissom Choir Rehearsal Thursday 7:45 five rear* only ".o Lad that the that land for. darta^ the £ as da 7 school hour. 2L*o * 1 ¿ran. P. M. We enjoyed a brief call from Bro. Banwell, of the Jackson Co. C. of C., this week. And His Nibs volun teered the information that the great booster body would give a framed plcure by Shangle to the winner of the first prize for the prettiest yard. Wouldn't you love to have one of these beautiful art pic tures of your home by that noted artist? We would hut fear we stand a poor show to win it. j (Ztljp (ÜljurrljPB