CK.MH.U. 1‘OLVT AMERICAN ____ U i - J ■ -I - " ^ - g - m g g PAGE TWO on dollars more than it took in. 1 Business spent a big part of its surplus to maintain wages and keep men on the Job during the years when the actual cu rren t business in- [ ■ ■ ~ — By Roberta Wertx Re-established, September 13, 1928. come was far lower than the level After school on T hursday, October Devoted to the best la terests of represented by the actual money 1, the Girls' l e a g u e gave a party to spent by business. Central Point and vicinity. E ntered as aecond claan m a tte r a*, Savings by companies should be | make ail the new girls in our school the poat office. Contra! Point, Ore encouraged just as much as s a v in g s'fe e l welcome. Honor guests were gon. under the Act of March 8. 1879. by individuals. They serve as i a s u r - 1 Mrs. Jew ett and Mrs. H ulburt Ju n e ance against the “ rainy day” in our F u rry gave a recitation and Nelda SUBSCRIPTION RATES Ayers sang “ Monkey M u rm u rs” , business life. SU Months I I 00 then everyone played some get-ac- One Year ............ I I 50 qnainted games. Refreahm etns of Payable in advance punch and cup cakes were served. Advertising rates on application Everyone reported a good time. Office- -Second Street, off Main I The Girls’ Glee Club elected its officers W ednesday, S eptem ber 30. ARTHUR KDtVARU PQWELL E ditor and Proprietor The Pacific In ternational Live They are: B arbara K oehler, presi stock Show in Portland during 1936 dent; Clarabelle Brood, vice-presi will long be a vivid memory to Mary dent; Roberta W ertz, se creta ry ; Vi ! E sther Davis and E rnest Lathrop ola Penland, tre a su re r, and Nelda | who this week were in Portland to Ayers, librarian. T he Central Pointer sta ff has been attend the Pacific In ternational as guests of The First National Bank selected. It is as follows: Janice Brood, ! of Portland, because they both led Nealon, editor; Clarabelle R oberta P ankey and Libby H am il jail Jackson county boys and girls in ! 4-H Club leadership and arhieve- ton. associate editors; R ichard J e w | inent. The bank awarded 42 free ett and E dith Vincent, sports edi trips, with hotel accomodations, tors; Millie McCord. Zada Cash, Ro transportation, expenses and a great berta W ertz and B arbara Koehler, T H R IF T — BUSINESS AXIS variety of en tertainm ent, to one boy rep o rters; L o m e W e bste r and Alan PERSONAL and one girl from 21 Oregon couny Je w e tt, circulation m a nage rs; Clay Ask yourself this question "W ould 4-H Club groups, deciding the win ton Yost and Morris Dow. business the depression have been more dis ners by totaling their points of lead m anagers; Nelda Ayer* and Adalene astrous had not many families and ership and achievement as shown on Cassman, typists. individuals had savings when the their 4-H Club charts T he seniors have decided to have crash ca m e ?” Arriving in P o rtland Monday, an a n n u a l this year. T herefore, they There is only one answer. No one these 4-H Ciub representatives were held a class meeting af te r school argues against th rift— against build greeted by G rant Hemphill and Miss Tuesday to decide upon ways of rais ing up personal savings “ for a rainy Bertha Singer, First National Bank ing th e necessary money. E dith Vincent went to Medford day.” We all know th a t savings come eraployeea who are special ch a p er ones for the group during th e ir stay Sunday evening in handy in lean years. Zada Cash visited in G ra nts Pass If this principle is sound for per in P ortland. A visit to th e Pacific sonal savings, it is equally as sound International Livestock Exposition Sunday. E llen Lofland is a tte n d in g the In for corporate savings. Yet there are was first event of Monday’s en ter many who are objecting to corpor tainm ent. followed by attendance at te rn a tio n a l Exposition at P o rtlan d ate surpluses and arguing that these the 4-H Club Banquet held in P en th is week. A n u m b e r of stu d e n ts attended surpluses a re in the form of hoards ney Hall on the Exposition grounds. of cash lying idle, unused and unpro The rem ainder of the evening the the football gam e between Medford bank's 4-H Club guests participated an d E u re k a S atu rd ay afternoon. ductive. P in k O'Connor spent the week-end Actually, the great bulk of corpor in the Boys’ and G irls’ Livestock pa ation surpluses are not held in cash rade in the Exposition a r e n a and a t a t Phoenix. a t all, but In the form of property tended the horseshow. E n te rta in m e n t d uring th e ir visit and productive assets. Perhaps the Includes: a to u r of th e head office term ‘su rp lu s” Is misleading, and it might be well to make the actual of The F irs t National Ifttnk of P o rt land early Tuesday morning, visits meaning of the term more clear in to the Exposition, sight-seeing tours financial statements. of Portland, a banquet with F irst Corporation surpluses are not held National Bank officers a s hosts on in the form of cash to any consider Tuesday evening and an evening at able degree, but are more often the one of P o rtla n d 's fienst theatres. certain purl of corporation Income Following a farewell luncheon on which is “ plowed back” Into the Wednesday Mary E sthe r Davis and business so th a t the business may Ernest L athrop left P ortland for expand and operate more efficiently. their retu rn (rip. The years 1922 to 1930 saw only 2 to 3% per cent of the business iu- conte of the country held In reserve. -p lu s a FREE TICKET See As a m a tte r of fact. It is fortunate through CALIFORNIA that business had the opportunity Low first-class roundcrip (ares to build surpluses during the nine to the East (as low as summer REAL ESTATE * INSURANCE e x c u r s io n f a r e s to many years preceding the depression, be 204 E. Main Phone 385 point*) are in effect alt tbit cause from 1930 to 1934 inclusive Medford winter. These fares are good American business paid out 27 bllli- via sunny California and the balmy Southwest at no addi tional cost— in effect, a fret liebet through California. For example, the winter first-class roundtrip fare from most west- THE CENTRAL P O IN T fíle n te AMERICAN Local Boy Scouts Guests at P. T. A. Meeting on Friday EDITORIALS Teachers Enjoy Attention! Meet Afternoon Tea The New Teacher* At a charm ingly appointed a f te r Our school has five new teachers noon tea, Mrs. Jew ett and Mrs. Ar this year, th r e e in the high school, nold Bohnert e ntertained th e te a c h an d two In th e grade school. ers o f both high school and grades Miss D uR ette who teaches sh o r t on th e S aturday preceding t h e open hand. bookkeeping, typing, and phy ing of school. sical education, g raduated at Will T he table was decorated with a a m ette University in 1936 She lives large bouquet of gladioli, and with on a farm north of Salem. Thus far. tall tapers. M n. Bohnert poured tea Miss D uR ette th in k s o u r school “ A and delicloua cakes and w afers were g rand place to teach." served Miss Ziuser, a g raduate of the University of Oregon teaches piano, American History, and English I. H er home is at Coburg, a town eight miles north of Eugene. Last year she had a studio In Eugene where she ta u g h t piano. T hree new courses have been a d d Mr. H ulburt. our athletic coach ed to the list of subjects this year, and teacher of science, biology, geo th u s increasing the efficiency of graphy, and physical education work and Interest of the stu d e n ts m akes his home at Albany from and faculty. which college he graduated in 1934. T he new courses are: Piano, J o u r Last year he was principal and coach of T angent High School. When nalism. a n d Physical Education. T h s Jouranlism class is composed asked how he likes our school Mr. of sixteen m embers of the paper H ulburt answered: "S well.” Miss Estes, th e third grade te ac h staff. T his subject will be ta u g h t the e r makes her home at Seattle, W a sh first sem ester only, with th e paper ington. She g raduated from Mon sta ff ta k in g Journalism Instead of month Normal School and ta u g h t English. It will be ta u g h t by Mrs. last year at Shaniko, Oregon. She Flsischer. In this day and age it Is necessary likes the school “ Very, very m uch.” Mr. Webb who teaches the seventh to gain a physical education aa well grade g raduated from the Southern as a knowledge of books. W ith this Oregon Normal School a t Ashland. in mind th e Physical Education HI b home L a t Prinevllle. Mr. Webb, course is being given this year. when asked how he likes th e Cen Juniors and seniors are not required tr a l Point school replied "F in e , l to ta k e this course, but th e fresh- like it.” — The Central P ointer Central Point High Adds New Courses L. G. Pickell Six Reasons That Urge a "NO" vote on State Power B ill (1) This bill put* the State of Oregon head over heel* into the eloctric power busi ness, sets up a commission of three men, without bond »nd with no required quali fications, to run this gigan tic system. (2) $18,000,000 of tax-sup ported bonds can he sold, when au thorized, to build this state-wide power sys tem. By simple process of amending the bill $54.000,- 000 of tax-supported bonds many later be authorized and sold. These Imnds must be paid by taxes if the system la unsuccessful. (3) How can a complete state power system be built for $1«,000.000 when the State Planning Board advis- °ry committer on power es- timated coft of TRANSMIS SION SYSTEM ONLYtobe $29,670,000? (See commit tee’» report to governor of Oregon, Dec. 20, 1935, page (4) This bill c o n ta in s no promise or assurance of low er electric rates; rates may vary and be juggled at the commission'* whim. The Slate Power Bill I* Useless W ••bout 118.000.000 of New Slate Bond- A Vote for the Bill Commit* You to Vole Later for the Roods Palace Lunch Western Thrift QUALITY FOOD Cut Rate MAIN and CENTRAL under the big clock Phone 174 and Save 125 E A S T S I X T H Phone 1374 and Save Across from SI. M Co. J. R. M E RM A Typewriters STATIO NER Y Visit Harden’s Drapery Shop W EEK S & ORR Bldg Medford Sales ------- Rentals — 11« N. Central Repair* Phone I I S Farmers Attention Second H and Rebuilt FARM IMPLEMENTS At Bargain ITlces ('«II an d see t u at 89 S. Grape St. Medford Dr. B. C. Wilson Phyalckvn an d Surgeon 210 Medford Bldg. Me« Iford, Ore. Ces Irai Point STONE 8 DRUG STORK Dad’s & Mom’s LUNCH The same good food— 25c a meal 417 E. Main Medford ern Oregon and Washington point* through California to Chicago and back ia $86, ex actly the same as the summer excursion fare. Similarly re duced first-class winter fares via California to other eastern cities on sale daily until May 14.19)7. Return limit iO-dayi. New, low coach and tourist roundtrips East via California, with 6-montbs return limit, are on sale during the same per iod. Ask for details. W hen ia Medford Bat at Veotv Lunch Dinners Fick Hardware Co. Croslhy Radios & R efrigerators, S partan Raldos & Refrigerators, Speed Queen & May Tag WASHING MACHINE» Sales & Service Phone 300 181 W. Main St. Medford Prince Auto Wreckers ROY CR ISW E L L Body Builder 1740 N. Riverside Freshly Frozen Ice Cream 119 E. Main Elva Livingston Lough S U P COVERS FOR OVER- STU FFE D FURNITURE Designing, Drapery Making Phone 1648x_______ 220 8 Grape Medford Oregon Mutual Fire Insurance Co. (Incorporated) LELAXD CLARK. Agent 19 North B artlett 8t- Medford, Ore. Pboue I 4 M See us for F ire Insurance G. J. Morris, Prop, Food Served at Reasonable Prices Independent Laundry and Dry Cleaners 1728 North Riverside Avenue Phone 998 Safe Insurance at a Saving Expert Mechanic A Top Notch Eats. , Medford, , _, , __ , Oregon ___ L U X U R Y SPECIALS DRV CLEANING SPECIALS Wet W ash .................. Lb. 4 c I-adles Dresses A CoaU..76c to $1.25 Dry Wash ..................... Lb. 5c Gents Overcoats ............. 75c to $1.00 Rough Dry .................. Lb. 7c Gents Suits .................................... soc Also Finished W ork P a n ts .......................................... 40c CASH AND CARRY PRICES Repairing an d Altering at Reasonable Prices 14 South Central Medford Dr. I. H. Gove DENTISTRY 4 1 0 M edford Bldg Medford. Oregon Open Evenings Medford * * * ) « * * * < < • :* * :< * Mattresses Renovated and New Ones Made to Order FLOWERS MATTRESS & UPHOLSTER ING SHOP MEDFORD Keep Your $ $ At Home— Every pound of B utter you buy at Suider s help» local industry. Help | t I D G E§ Cabinet Works î r o w b r Everything la Cabinet W ork O FFIC IA L WIOO AND E1HEMAXX MAGNETO Sales and Service. O FFIC IA L MAGNETO R E P A IR SERVICE Genuine New F actory P a rts Kntab’Asfaed In 100» 44 N. F r o n t St. Phone 268 Medford, Oregon RENDER’S COFFEE It’s New- — ia taste — la flavor — ia quality — la economy Render Tea & Coffee Co. *4 X. Bartlett Medford Next door to Prerieus Market i* .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M . * P E R L ’S Funeral Home KetablM ird In yonr community 23 years Phono 47 42» W. dth St. Medford. H. C. HIGH Successor to VOLNEY DIXON Western Distributor For SNIDER S DAIRY & PRODUCE CO. on Hay A Grain DAWSON’S WILL H. WILSON’S Store for Men 32 N. F ro n t S U P P L II» 23 S. Riverside, Medford lo build up the dairy industry in th e Rogue River Valley D R U G S —T O B A C C O S Prescriptions, School Supplies Prices Medford C. Earl Bradfish A 4 'lean Piar« To K*t VOTE 313 X NO Paid \ i vert lee mrrit by Oregon Busin*«« »od Inveatorw, Inc. *<*1 Out uaranty Ridir 1 » > Ü. Ore J H Magie,I» »’ * V fl. Toung. Mgr A t Depression 16 S. Central See your local S. P. agent or write J. A. ORMANDY, Gen. Pas 'enger Agent, 705 Pacific Building, Portland, Oregon 404 EAST MAIN ST. Against the State Power Bill Repairing Southern Pacific (5) Cities, counties, and the state will lose m illions of taxes now paid by existing utilities, thus forcing higher taxes on remaining property. (6) This 3-man power com mission can buy any prop erty or engage in any busi ness "deemed necessary or convenient.” Here is oppor tunity for vast political ac tivity u n d e r con tro l of a NEW S T A T E CO M M IS SION. fSee Section 9, sub section 10). men and aophomore* must ta k e it u n til graduation. T he classes h a re not begun yet because th e improve m ents in th e gym nasium a r e not yet completed. Miss D uR ette will teach the g irls’ class and Mr. H u lb u rt the boys’ class. Credit is being given in Piano this year, with Miss Zlnser teaching the course. Credit in Piano has been given in form er years, but the les sons were taken outside of school hoars. EXPERT WATCH a n d JE W E L R Y UOW SUMMER FARES EAST THIS WINTER! BUY OR SELL T l U U o U A l , OCTOBER ». 193(1 CENTRAL POL>T, OREGON Page Fence Anything In Unr of fencing 124 N. R1 r e m id a P h a n s 2C3 Medford, Oregon Dr. C. W. Lemery (Suceesaor to Dr. J. J. R am eas) 294 Medford Bldg I ra d ir e limited to eye. rar. aoœ and throat and fitting of g l s - - r w - ÍMW Rea. IOIS A U N a tu r a l M eth o d * Dr. H. P. Coleman U h lro p rm rtir and I k y -to th e ru m O r e g o n L ic e nan jn t C a lifo rn ia l.ie e n w <4029 S prrU» A tte n tio n to B lood P nw - *•* ' • S to m ach a n d D o v ela. ( onsultaeton and Examination FREE Phone 9 » 3 In Medford Since 18*9