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About The American. (Central Point, Or.) 1928-1936 | View Entire Issue (June 11, 1936)
THE AMERICAN The A m eru m has maintained its leadership throughout the depression because It has the courage of its convictions. VOLUME M i l I f you have news items we will appreciate their receipt by Wednesday evening. Phone 601 . C E N T R A L 1*01 NT, OREGON, THURSDAY, JI NK I I , NATIONAL CHIEF OF O .U . COMING n FOR M u s i n g s .<£7 tty an Innocent Bystander Check Shows Public Concerned Account Increased Gov't Cost The gardens of the Rogue River valley are certainly a gorgeous mass of liloom these days. And what a ü pleasure it is to see things growing. The miracle of seed life is one that has always been of special interest MEDFORD, June 10.— National to us. The other day we planted Commander Marvin Harlan of El NE W YORK, June 10— A marked some tiny grass seed, so tiny they P hso , Texas, will arrive here this conservative trend in public opinion were almost impossible to get spread evening to attend the 15th annual with increasing concern over the evenly over the ground. They were state convention of the Disabled cost of government is revealed in a dead-looking things with not a sign American Veterans of the World of life about them But this morning: War and Its auxiliary. He will be ac- survey Just completed by The Na ■ s we ook our hose and spread the | companled by A. R. Halverson of tional industrial Conference Board, lit'-giving water over that patch of Bremerton, Wash., national commit- with the aid of 10,000 newspaper and magazine editors throughout th>- earth we could see countless billions teeman of the 13th district. of tiny spears shooting their way to The convention opens tomorrow country. By comparing the results of the ward the sun. The God of things as morning with registration of dele they are had brought another mir gates at the Jackson County Cham current poll with a similur study acle to pass, something that men, ber of Commerce and concludes Sat made two years ago, important shift» with all his pride could not have urday night with a grand hall at in public opinion were discovered on done. numerous Important social and eco Oriental Gardens. • • • State Commander Edward G Ga- nomic questions. By replying to vln and his official staff are schedu-1 questionnaires, the edtiors reported As we write this it appears thai Oregon may receive quite an honor led to arrive in an automobile cara the prevailing opinion in their com' Ironi the Repubican party. We hope van at 6 o'clock this evening. Mrs. inunttles and these detailed reports they will pick Fred Steiwer for the Jeanne Schilling and her official were analyzed by The Conference vice president's berth. The junior staff are also to arrive this evening, Board to get a national picture. Despite Intensive efforts of labor senator from Oregon is a Mighty The state executive committee will good man and has shown that he is meet at 7:30 tonight In the Hotel leaders to unionize all Industry dur two years, the poll a fearless advocate for the return to Medford to complete the annual re- ing the past sanity. If Alf I.andon wins the nom ports to be submitted to the conven showed that public opposition to the closed union shop had increased this time from 91.5 to 92.2. On several questions of major iu- terest, opinion was preponderantly one-sided. This was true on the ques tion of government control of pri vate business which was overwhelm ingly condemned by 92 per cent. Re distribution of wealth by taxation was opposed by 72.6 per cent while 92.8 per cent expressed themselves in favor of a reduction in the num ber of government employees. Government control, participation or competition with private business was rejected emphatically in every case Any Increase in taxes on busi ness concerns was opposed by 82.5 per cent, or approximately 8 per cent more than opposed increases on individual income taxes, Further sentiment in favor of business was shown by a vote of 87.9 In favor of profits as an essential to business progress. 10 number u Gettin’ Down To Brass Tackj Dear Hazel: Please publish the following figures In your Duffel Bag and ask the customers what they think about ’em: Population of the United States 124.000,000 Eligible for old age pension .............. 50,000.000 74,000,000 Number of persons prohibited from working under child labor law and those working for gov ernment 60.000,000 1 4.000,000 Number of persons unemployed 13,999,998 Balance to produce Nation's goods 2 Just you and I. and I'in dog gone near petered out! How ahout you 7 — Ira Wade. The Forest Log. ‘Biggest L iar” Gets Jail Sentence; Fun at Picnic BE D E I H O ON THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Adjusted Service bonds (Bonus Bonds) will be mailed at San Fran cisco June 15th and should arrive here on the 16th. according to ad vices received by Postmaster Pankey at the local postoffice. Mr. Pankey states that owing to the fact that there are a number of records to be made of the bonds .they will not he delivered to the owners until June 18, at which time all ex-service men who live on the rural routes and who have made application for bonds should make arrangements to be at their mail boxes when the rural car rier arrives on account of the fact that these bonds cannot he delivered to anyone except the addressee In person. Also, In cases where the addressee Is not well known to the carrier he should have two persons with him for the purpose of identification, w'ho are well known to the carrier. Bonds will be accepted at the Post office at 1:30 P. M. June 18, to be transmitted to Portland to be cashed. Postmaster Paukov desires the cooperation of all who can, when called upon, to make identifications, so that the handling of the bonds may be expedited to the fullest ex tent. The Ham Radio club which met tion. At the same hour the auxiliary last Sunday for their annual picnic executive committee will meet at tins w K â t ^ - — A nnual Dinner for on Siski>ou Summit were forced to Eagles lodge hall on West Main return to their club house In Ash st reel Boy Scouts Held land on account of the inclement At 9 o'clock tomorrow night at Hay Watkins asking help of Guv Thursday Evening weather at the summit. Eagles hall Gold Star mothers will Tex to carry a bik bamboo fishing Mr. and Mrs. Sanford J. Richard Both of these men have made he initiated into the D.A.V. as hon pole down the street. The annual Scout dinner was held son and Charlotte. Mr. John Town records that no man need be asham orary members. last Thursday with between fifty send and Mr. and Mrs. Norvel Wiley After registration the convention ed of. Both are fearless, clean men, Mr. Edward Jones out early Sun and sixty present. A very good diu were among those attending from fairly young, who will give to th> will hold its first session in Jackson day morning in the rain on a ladder tier and an interesting program was this city. They report a Jolly time. Miss Jane Cochran and problems of the country sane, county courthouse auditorium at fixing shingles in the eaves of his enjoyed. Scout Executive Beesley, Mrs. Richardson won several thoughtful attention and who can be 9:30 tomorrow morning. Invocation house. Later it was discovered that Larry Schade and Mr. Hull of Med prizes, the biggest one being a sen Everett Scott M arried R. this shingle was for the roof over ford were present and all made trusted not to dump the platform will be given by the Rev. W. tence to the county jail for being Baird. Officers will then be intro the home of two baby birds in the upon which they run into the waste speeches along the line of Boy Scout On Saturday Evening the biggest liar. She will start serv rosebush by the window. basket, in case they are elected, as duced. work. Professor H. P. Jewett also ing her sentence in July, 1940. Addresses of welcome will be giv one man we know of did. gave a short talk showing the ad At an attractive ceremony on Sat One hundred and fifty tickets for • • « en bq Mayor George W. Porter and A party asking Roy Jones "what vantages of Scout work and amuse urday evening, June 6, at the home the picnic were sold. Radio fans One of our local business men Olen Arnsplger, preisdent of the have you In the way of berries" and ments. He showed that It is not for from Yieka, Dunsmulr, Klamath of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Scott, Mi.« called our attention to the fact that chamber of commerce. The address being Informed that he had so much military purposes nor for amuse Jane Cochran of Portland became Falls and Seattle were present. this country is being flooded these of the day will then be given by A. in the way that he didn’t have any. ment alone, but is well worth while the bride of Everett Scott, eldest son days with foreign made goods, while H. Banwell. In every boy’s life. of Mr^ and Mrs. Scott. It might have happened here— A millions of our people are listed Tomorrow afternoon will be devo The Boy Scouts will hold their M. E. Sunday School Rev. D. E. Millard officiated In among the un-An plowed. This is nor ted to the reports of state officers. farmer put a couple of scare crows Camp-a-ree at the Junior high school the service. The couple were at Presented Pageant good. We ought to take care of our At 7 o'clock tomorrow night a pa out in his corn field. A week later in Medford Saturday and Sunday. tended by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Anders, workmen before we hand out an> rade will be held on the principal he went out to see how his corn was Each Patrol has a thirty-foot square Sunday Evening sister and brother-in-law of the business to help the cltizeng of any streets of Medford, starting at city coming and found a check pinned to on which they ramp and prepare all groom. Mr. Millard sang "O Promise other country. Watch the marks on park The American Legion and the each scarecrow— 1*. W. A. Scarecrow food, making their own bread. They The First Methodist Episcopal Me" and Mrs. Anders aang “ Perfect all goods you buy and be sure to Veterans of Foreign Wars are coop wages. build their own fires without mat church Sunday school presented an Day". < boose only those hearing the label, erating in holding this event. Med ches. The Camp-a-ree is to prepare interesting and novel pageant-pro Those present were Rev. D. E. "Made in U S. A ." Reading the Banker Poet's poem the boys for their summer ramp Ht ford posts of both organizations will Millard, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Noel, gram Sunday at 8,p.m. entitled, • • * participate in the procession, togeth in last week's American about "fool- Lake 'O the Woods. "Shall Amy and Bob Go to College?" sister and brother-in-law of the Southern Oregon has become er with the 40 et 8 and the Military killers" we wondered If he hadn't at Everyone Interested in Scout work Lester Scott, The pageant composed by Rev. groom of Roseburg; quite pouiar as a meeting pace for Order of the Cooties, their respective tended the Wednesday night show. is invited Joseph Knotts, gives a very under brother of the groom, also of Rose- conventions. This week the Disabled fun units. standable meaning of the purpose of j burg; Mr. and Mrs^ Ray Anders and American Veterans are meeting in Company A and headquarters com What to do w hen “some one gives Children's day. The program was ar children Jimmy and Barbara, Miss Mrs. W o lff, 86 Medford, with their auxiliary. Also pany, 3id battalion, 186th infatnry you a news item and does not know ranged by Mrs. Everett Faber and Lotus Hesselgrave and the hosts, this week the postmasters of the will also be In the line of march. the name of the party Involved, or Passes to Beyond musical numbers arranged by Don Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Scott. state are meeting in Grants Pass. Eagles drill team and the G. A. R. when some one gives you an impor Refreshments were of rake and Hurkabee. Next week the State Editorial asso and Its affiliated units are among tant Item you must be sure to print— Fredericka Wolff, 86, better known Sunday morning Dr. S W. Hall of Ice cream with a beautiful wedding ciation will meet in Grants Pass and 1 other organizations »hat will parti- *in<l before press day some one else to her many friends as "Grandma" Salem occupied the pulpit. At the cake as the central attraction. at the Oregon Caves. The years of e.ipate. All procession units must re- »ells you lo be sure NOT to print the Wolff, passed away at the home of Mr and Mrs Scott will reside In close of the morning service Rev. patient labor on the part of the port at city park not later than 6:45 same item? her daugther, Mrs. Lena Guenther, Knotts baptized and received a class Medford where an apartment is al Chamber of Commerce is bearing officials announced. ready prepared for their occupancy. 613 South Newtown street, at 6:10 into full membership. fruit. Now if we could only land a Who con! dbe so proud as the fa a. m., June 5. Mrs. Wolff was born Mr. Scott Is employed by the Cali national political convention we ther of twins? You should see Mr. in Germany, April 3, 1850. With her fornia Oregon Power Co. would not have to wait so long ,o New Deal “Score” McJimsey. Two cunning little twin family she came to Oregon In 1896 Buys New Truck thought that as long as Mr. rrom North Dakota, settling near find out what is being done by the In Supreme Court goats To Haul Logs party heads. Try going after one of McJimsey had got an increase in his Jacksonville. these next time. Ban. pension It would be a good place to Mrs. W olff had made her home WASHINGTON. June 5— In 11 make their home. Everett Skeeter of Talent purcha with her daughter and son-in-law f o r 'cases betöre the Supreme Court the THE FEDERATED CHURCH sed a new Logging truck and trail Wonder if Bob will arrange for the past 12 years, the greater another Pulitzer Prize while attend- Xew Deal has lost nine decisions. ENTERTAIN AT IIIRTIID %Y er from Walter W. Abbey In Med Rev. Robert Charles Lewis, Pastor part of which time she had been an Phone fit. ing the Republican convention at ^ record follows: DINNER SATURDAY EVE invalid. A wonderful, Christian char ford this week for use In his log Kor Ne« Ileal Bible School— A. W. Ayers, Sup- ging contract for hauling logs from Cleveland? They ought to give him Mrs H F. Whetstone entertained acter, she never complained in all 8 to 1 the Mt. Wagner district for the Tim rlntendent, 9:30 A. M. one on the strength of his being the TVA a number of friends in honor of her her suffering, and endeared herself Gold Clauses to 4 5 Morning Worship— 11:4)0 A. M. ber Products company. .... most insignificant newspaper in the husband's birthday Saturday eve by words and deeds of kindness to Drill Y.P.S.C.B.— (two group«). 1:10 Mr. Skeeter bought five new country to have a pergonal represen ning, June 6. A lovely chicken din- all who knew her. She waa a devout Hot Oil ...... * ........ 3 to 1 trucks and trailers early this season P- m. tative at the convention. | ner with all the good things that go member of the Lutheran church Railroad Pensions Evening Servlea.— 7:30 p. m. 5 to 4 and this new purchase proves he with it including a lovely big birth throughout her life. 9 to 0 was well pleased with the Interna Women’s Bible study classes Tues It seems rather lonesome on our NR A .................... She is survived by the following day cake which was furnished by Hum tional line. Bob Munter and A1 day afternoon from 2 to 3 o ’clock 'a street not to have the school kids rhildren: John, of Lodi, Cal; Fred of Mrs Waltermire was much enjoyed. 9 to 0 Stokes of Medford have also pur charge of Mrs. H. A. Davisson. From passing several times a day. During | < Frazler-Lemke) Those present for the occasion were: Central Point; Henry and Jack of • to 3 chased new logging trucks and trail 3 to 4 o’clock In charge of Mrs. R. the rinter we always knew when AAA Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline, Mr and Chtloquln; Elizabeth of Cullman, A l Rice Millers 9 to 0 ers from the Abbey company this C. Lewis. noon came by the flocks of young abama, and Lena Guenther of this er. 3:80 p. m. Tuesday. 6 to 3 Mrs John Higginbotham, Mr. and month. sters passing our window. But sup •Securities Act of 1933 Mrs. Harold G. Waltermire and city; also one brother, Jacob Hoff Guffey Act \ to The Fisherman's Club, Wednes 6 3 pose they are having lots of fun and children. Dayle, Dorris and Irene, man of Eureka. South Dakota, be day 6:09 p. m. S to 4 can't be bothered whether we get Municipal Bankruptcy Mr. Alton Whetstone and the honor sides grandchildren and great-grand Alaska Visitors The fa m ily Gathering, Wednes Securities. our dinner or not. ed guest and the hostess children. Her husband. John Wolff, day. 8:00 p. m. • • • Act of 1933 did not assail the con At Johnson Home 1 passed away In 1912 Choir Practice— Thnraday. 7:30 A serious disaster occurred the stitutionality of the measure What MEET AT GRANGE MALL Funeral arrangements will be an p. m ■tfcgr night when the farm home of ] 1» did do was cite th< SE«' for arbi- Home Economics club met May 27 nounced later. Mrs. W. Ilurr Johnson and little Mr. and Mrs. V. Quail was entirely | »rary administration in Its refusal to at the Grange hall with the Jack daughter Elsa Edith arrived last CHRISTIAN CHURCH destroyed by fire in the outskirts of permit the withdrawal by the plaln- sonville club as guests. On the finish Sunday from Juno, Alaska for a vi Clifton A. Phillips, Minister this city. No one was Injured, bnt | *NW of his registration statement be- of the business session, with Mrs. R. M. Marti Now at sit with Mr Johnson's parents and Bible School, 10:00 A. M. Roland the family was left homeless and !n j fore It became effective. Since this Effle faster as president and Mrs. Fick’s H ardw are family during the summer. Mr and Hover, aupt. need of assistance Attention of the decision merely corrected adminls- Dorothy Owen, secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Johnson were married in Alas Communion and Preaching 11:00 Re-Settlement Administration hs* | ,r« ,lve practice without invalidating each guest was asked to make a R. M Marti, who has been with ka and this is the first opportunity A M Subject "W h y Does One Chris the parent law. many may prefer to been called to the case and it .s speech, to which they graciously re the Medford Hardware for the past Mrs. Johnson and Elsa Edith have tian Suffer and Another Enjoy Good hoped that Professor Tngwell will eliminate It from the list of anti- sponded The program of entertain two and one-half years, la now asso had to meet Mr Johnson's folks. Health?” Mrs. Lois Cook Young find the means of providing for the New Deal rulings. ment directed by Mesdames Hilda ciated with Ficks' according to Fred Mrs. Johnson and daughter en will sing. "more abundant life" of this poor Hague, Betta Pankey, and Miss Vel- Kick, owner of the west side hard joyed a very delightful trip here Senior Enedavor 7:00 p. m. J. Ed I a rifle anywhere on the floor of this family at once la Mcfredle opened with a leading ware. coming on the Princess Louise which Vincent, Director. • | valley. Time was we used to spend j by Mra B*rtha Bursell. followed by Mr Firk says: "M r Marti win oe 1 was hooked for a wonderful Itiner Mrs. Phillips will bring another W e note that the Southern Oregon many an hour wandering along the L nlque , n(j interesting games glad to meet all of his old friends I ary. Shortly after leaving Ketchican intereating lecture meaaage on pro Miner has been leased by two of the J « reeks and brushlands of the vallex 1 throughout the afternoon Refresh-j at onr store. He has had a wide eg-1 It became warmer At Victoria and phesy "The Great Pyramid of Egypt' former employes of the paper, in search of the elusive quail or o th - men»« -if cake. Ice cream and coffee j p e rie n re in the hardware business! Vancouver It was especially delight will be the aubject. Don't fail to hear Here's wishing success to the hoy* , er game. But the time for that has > f . r f served The beautiful floral an<j we feel very fortunate in secur-j ful— being very sunny and warm. her Mias Joyce Young, aolo. and hoping they ret their pay check* gone with the settling up of the decorations were from the garden of , ¡n)f b(„ services." Mr. Johnson is a civil engineer Prayer and Bible Study, Wednes regularly. land With so many housek so close ' m im Mary Maury. Present were j - with the bureau of public roads. day 7:30 P M Mra. Earnest Scott, * * * , ’ "aether It is far from safe to firs I twsi w members of rilk | ( ¡a II,1 m White who suffered a ma- Owing to his work he was unablo leader. "Th ere ought to be a law " making, a gun these days Boys should not be j r |„h, 19 local members and onejor operation last week at the Com- j to accompany hie wife and little Junior Endeavor •*. homo of Mr*. It * m lade mean* r f i t a a: ope <o flr<- sllo *cJ t . carr - ri ’ *t *111. ^ j , t frt'm Portland au n ity F^Wn.tal u Id io t nl^si dauFfaftr U e W iiide F t f U f ? *Ti p c . ination for President and Fred Stei wer thit of Vice Presiednt the Re publican party can enter the cam paign with a wonderful pair of men to head their ticket. •* * m (ChurrlfpB j