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CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN VOLUME IX CKNTRAI. POINT. OREGON, THURSDAY, A PR IL S3. 10:17 NUMBER 27 6RAN6E DINNER Senior Play to AND DANCE VEDE Be Given Friday SUCCESSFUL ONE Evening at School "None knows the day that friends must part. None knows how near is sorrow; If there be laughter in your heart. Don’t bold it for tomorrow. / Smile all the smiles you can today; The Central Point Grange held ita Grief waits for all along the way." annual dinner and dance at their — Edgar Guest. hall last Thursday evening with an attendance of about 250. A bounti Lord, how the years do slip by! ful chicken dinner was served at It seemed it must be Just a few G; 30. The basement dining room was months ago that we too took our place in an army camp, as we sat up beautifully decorated in spring co in the old grandstand the other day lors, the tables being set with spring and watched those olive-drab figures flowers and the posts of the room hustling about setting up pup tents, holding imitation baskets of daffo field kitchens and the like. We al dils, narcissus and spirea, with a most saw ghosts too, among the fel few almond blossoms, The menu consisted of salad, lows there. One tall young fellow i had the Identical way of wearing | stewed chicken, mashed potatoes. his campaign hat that Top Sergeant Kreen peas and apple pie and was Ted Hill used to have. And we al- »«rved by about thirty young ladies most spoke to one lad who was the 1 °Y the grange. perfect picture of another of the old Following the dinner, dancing was gaUg enjoyed until late hour. About 1116 • • « ; was taken in through the sale of Hut as wo watched and listened to tickets, the comments we heard from other civilians about us we thought of Royal Neighbors Kipling's "Tom m y": Mr*. Alex Sparrow And Daughter to Visit in Europe Among Medford residents plan ning vacations away from home this summer are Mrs. Alex Sparrow and her daughter. Miss Harriet Sparrow. The two left last evening by train on the first part of a journey that will take them to Europe. They are to go first to New York City and will sail from there April 27. Mrs. Sparrow and her daughter plan visits in England, Scotland and several countries on the continent. They will be away most of the sum mer, returning home in about three months’ time. Guests at the Sparrow home, Ktrt- land Farm, this week-end were Mr. and Mrs. James Firth and infant son of Crescent City. Mrs. Firth was for- merly Miss Frances Sparrow, daught- er of Mrs. Sparrow. ---------------- C. OF C. DUDING YEAR FO COME At the first meeting 0f the new Everything is in readiness for the Jim Simpkins............. Kenneth Hood board of directors of the Jackson showing of the senior play, "The and County Chamber of Commerce at the Charm School." on Friday evening of Tim Simpkins............. Everett Atkins Hotel Medford Friday noon new o f this week, according to Mrs. Feischer Who toll not, and have never ser ficers for the year were elected. Olen who is coaching the play. For eight iously considered spinning. Arnspiger. manager of the Medford weeks the seniors have been hard Homer Johns....... .George Curtright and Talent Irrigation dlatrlcta, was at work In rehearsal and they feel is the guardian of unanimously re-elected president, confident. In bringing this play, that Else Benedotti..........Erma Thompson with Alfred S. V. Carpenter, vice- they are going to give an evening of the president of the senior class president; Eugene Thorndike, trea real, worthwhile, entertainment. at the school preaided over by surer, and A. H. Ban well, secretary- "The Charm School" is a comedy, manager. given by permission of Samuel Miss Hays— .......... Roberta Pankey who is loved and feared by all wno Mr. Arnspiger thanked the board French of New York The cast is know her, including the secretary, and all members for the help given large, including 16 characters every him during the past year and stated one of whom has been chosen to car Miss Curtis................Roberta Wertz' who is always trying to think well Local P .T .A . Hostesses that only by such help would it be ry a part for which he is especially possible to makn the organization a of the senior class, consisting of adapted. To County Council successful one. He especially thank The story relates the adventures 8aliy Boyd...-.............Janice Nealon ed the chairmen of the various com of a handsome young automobile Muriel Doughty....... Libby Hamilton! The Central Point P.T.A. were mittees for the work accomplished. salesmau who. ott inheriting a girls' Ethel Spelvin..............'Millie McCord hostess to the County P.T.A. Council Mr George Frey, retiring trea hoarding school, insists on running Alix Merc tor Clarabelle Brood | . , ,, . « « » * • ta,t' " - “ nesday The surer. presented a very complete and it according to his own ideas. He Madge Ken,...... .........Norma Holland!*“ meeting opened at 10 a m. Discus comprehensive report of the finan and believes that the dominant feature sion of business and an election of cial condition of the chamber. While in the education of the young girls Dotsie ..................... Gertrude Moore Hold State Meet of today should be CHARM. The Brtsiness managers— Roger Law new officers for the council was held the report was not as favorable as before lunch. A very delicioos lunch could be wished, the year was showu "W e aren't no thin red 'eroes, nor situations are teeming with humor rence, Elden Stevens, was served at noon. After luncheon to have been fairly successful. Mr. nor we aren't no blalkguards too. — clean, wholesome humor. Stage managers— Donald Nieder- Business sessions and committee the report of the various delegates to Frey was given a vote of thanks by But single men in barricks, most re reports featured Tuesday morning’s But if any one of these young la meyer, Robert Conger. the state convention were given and the board for the labor he had given markable like you; dles falls in love with the owner, ! Roger Lawrence, business mana session of the state convention of the following new officers for the in presenting such a report and In An’ if sometimes our conduck isn't Royal Neighbors of America being the mortgage on the school will be ger, assisted by Elden Stevens, is council Installed. Mrs. Hoey of Med getting the finances so well straigbtt' all your fancy paints: foreclosed. Just what do you think putting on an extensive ticket selling held in Medford. ford, President; Mrs. Elhart of Ash oned out. Why, single men in barricks don’t Election of new state officerawas would happen, when the young man, campaign. The latest reports indi land, vice president; MYs. W. J. The Jackson County Chamber of grow to plaster saints; to be the principal event on Tues handsome as a Oreek god, begins to cate* tickets and reserved seats aro Gebbard, secretary and Mrs. Dunn of Commerce is planning a number of work out his ideas? having a ready sale. day afternoon’s program A ban Bellvlew, treasurer. The Girls’ Glee projects for the coming year which The cast of characters Is as fol While it’s Tommy this, an' Tommy quet was held at the First Methodist Owing to the fact that the play Is club of the high school sang "By the it is hoped will be of much benefit lows: that, an' ‘Tommy fall behind.* Episcopal church with Mrs. Kather much longer than those usually giv Bend of the River" and "Allah's to the county as a whole. But itt's ‘ Please to walk in front, ine Benton as toastmlstress and fol Austin Revans............Richard Jewett en. the curtain will rise promptly al Holiday", which was much appreciat An automobile sales man with sir,' when trouble’s in the wind lowed by a program which closed th<* § d'eiock. Rveryone Is requested ed. Oter fifty members attended. IDEAS, which There's trouble in the wind, my two-day conclave. to be on time. A T T H E C H U R C H ES boys, there’s trouble in the wind Remember that on Friday, April Between 300 and 100 members David MacKenie..............Bill Grimes CHURCH OP CHRIST A law student, considers imprac 23, the members of the class of ’ 37 Pointers Participate O it’s 'Please to walk in front, sir’ and friends were present at the re James Matthew Alley tical, though when there's trouble In the will make their final bow in dram ception Tuesday night by Medford Evangelist In Four-way Meet George Boyd ......... Donald Smith wind Barrack-room Ballads. and Ashland camps for delegates. atics from the stage of the Central Clifton A. Phillips, • • • An expert accountant, is willing to Point high school, and they are ask The affair climaxed the opening Pastor Central Point high school track cooperate, and also ing for your Interest and support. The Revival continues until next It's little thought we give as we day of the conclave. Heading the re men participated in a four way go about our little affairs of these ceiving line were Mrs. Nellie Red- practise meet, which Medford high Wednesday. April 2* You who have stalwart young men who stand al linger, Portland, supreme outer sen Phoenix Defeated won with a score of 66% points, at nSt heard Evangelist Alley must Local Lady Spring* hear now. Friday evening set aside ways ready to guard our land. And tinel, and Mrs. Katherine H. Ben Medford, Saturday. By Central Point yet someway we sleep a bit better ton, Portland, state supervisor. Surprise on Friend* The Pointers, showing lack of for a special message on “ COM- Punch was served by Medford and nights because of them. But we practise, ended up In fourth place MHJN1SM” . Mr. Alley has had ex The engagement of Mra. Sarah with 6 points. Grants Pass and perience as a labor leader and is in didn't envy thoes lads a bit their ride Ashland camps. Mrs. Calla Geer and The Central Point High baseball in those open trulks yesterday morn Mrs. Marie Gantenbein acted as hos- team ie(j by Meyer’s brilliant defen-1 Obenchaln, whose ranch home is one Phoenix, the other entrants scored deep sympathy with labor but knows toss. ing with that raw wind blowing. slve work, blasted out an 8 to 3 mile west of Central Point, to Mr. 33% and 11% points, respectively. the fallacy of following Communism A program presented during the victory over the Phoenix High ag K O. Crosby of Port Orford, Oregon, • • • The 100 yard dash was acclaimed Don’t full to hear him and to see We hear the planing mill is being evening Included music and dance gregation, Tuesday afternoon on the was announced this week. The wed as the most thrilling event of the the display of Communistic Litera ding is to come early this summer. day. Grimes of the Pointers and i ture that is poisoning America at held up by a controversy over freight numbers by pupils of the Ruth Luy home field. We are informed that the happy Ettlnger of Medford battled neck to this present time. Yon will have a The Pointers broke the ice in the rates. We havn'tt yet got all the studio; ballet number by students of dope, but just at first blush it looks Eve Benson; address of welcome by first inning when Dow scored on At couple will reside for the present at neck the whole distance with Etting- better understanding of the strike like the old S. P. could afford to be Dr. J. F. Moffatt in place of Mayor kins’ single, and in the second In Port Orford and the bride’s ranch er barely ahead at the finish. Time situation In our country' If you hear this lecture sermon. Friday 23, lenient to a new industry which will George Porter; response by Mrs. Ma ning when Webster scored on an here will be rented. of the event was 10.3. bel Ragsdale, state oracle. 7:45 P.M. The news of the engagement comes error. bring more business to them. Don't Central Point’s additional points Other features included a stunt At one or all of the services on In the fourth inning Copinger as a surprise to the friends of the were garnered in the 880 yard relay bite the hand that feeds you. breth ren. The more business we can se drill by Marshfield camp in honor of blew up, walked three men, allowed prospective bride, who has a wide in which the local team of R. Jewett, Sunday April 25, we expect not less cure in this valley the better off the Mrs. Ada Lemon, district deputy of three hits, to the tune of 3 runs, the drei* of friends In this locality who P. O'Connor, Curtright and Grimes than 500 present and are inviting you to be one of the 500. Our wlsh her happiness in her new won second place. railroad and all the rest of us will be. Coos county; address of welcome In only time Phoenix really threatened. behalf of camps of the state by Mrs. Bible School opens at 10:00 A M. fol The Pointers big inning was their home, • • • Ethel Latham, Medford oracle; re- half of the fourth when 4 runs lowed with rommunlon and preach But Just now what this town needs Range Applications ing 11:00 A M. and Sunday evening W eaver more than anything else is someone spense by Mrs. Myrtle Becgncr, re- rro, S(vj ,-|ie p]at». Law rene-, Point- R o V A corder of ( hemawa camp; solo by ■ er f|rgf saciteri „lammed a home run ~ ... _ , will be the last Sunday Evening of Now Being Received to build more houses. Not a day the series. The subject is "The New Lola Maney oi Portland; rea d -in to deep right field with the bases t»et* New Job passes but someone comes along and ing by Mrs. Lavella Long, Talent. Birth." Let us turn our feet toward ! empty. Applications for benefit payments wants a place to rent. Can’t some Also, vocal solo by Mrs. Katherine j From then on the game was on Word was received here that Roy under the range building program The House of God. We have been one think up a scheme to get capital Benton, Portland; song by Medford ice wlth the p 0|nter(, adding an A Weaver, a graduate of our high are now being received at the »oil going the other way long enough. Interested In a building program? group, led by Miss LaMurie Beck; other run in the sixth Lees diti school year of 1925, who is a resi conservation office In the courthouse Come! stunt by Ashland camp; goodnight some nice relief hurling g for the dent and tax payer of Dunsmiur, stated R. G. Fowler, county agent, Maybe after we get that new mill song, Ashland trio. THE FEDERATED CHURCH Pointers.— Central Point Pointer. Calif., was reoently appointed for yesterday. running we will be able to get such a Mrs. Leonora Brolll, district dep Any livestock operator who owns Rev. R. C. Lewis, Pastor, Phone 61 said city to succeed S K. Atly who program started. At least we will uty, was chairman of the program had been employed to look after or leases land and over which he has Mr. Kamberg, Supt. Sunday School be able to get a board or two without Those attended from here were Mr*. Elena Saunders 9:30 A.M. Bible School, the legal affairs heretofore. Mr. control is eligible t/> receive bene Sunday: a trip to Medford. We havn't con Mesdameg Lillie Gregory, Calla Geer everyone welcome. To Assist in Hatfield’s Weaver is th« son of Mr. and Mrs. fit* for specified practices under sulted the owners, but we hope they Marie Gantenbein and Mrs Victor 11:00 A.M. Morning Worship. ___________ y E. Weaver of 8ams Valley and this program. will put in a retail department, a ?: qUrscl|. 6:30 P.M. Christian Endeavor, Mrs Elona Saunders and daught has many friends here who will be least a small one. Even that will Junior and SenioT Group*. er Marian arrived from Portland pleased to hear of his progress. help. 7:30 P.M Evening Wonihlp. this week and will make their home Dinner Party Given Wednesday— 7:30. Family gath (with Mrs. Saunders' cousin, Mr. L. Dr. Elliott Farm We were especially Interested in ering, prayer and Bible atudy. In Honor Birthdays Hatfield Mr*. Saunders win help m the study of the program for the You cannot clean the well by The weekday Bible classes have Get* Duroc Boar ... 'the store having had much exper coming year of the Shasta Cascade painting the pump— Shropshire say resumed their regular schedule as ience in ladies' wear, her father A dinner party in honor of the Wonderland association. One of the follows: Elliott Farm on the Central Polnt- ing. most important of the several prop-j birthday of Mr James Gregg, Mr having a large mercantile business. Tuesday— 2:00, Chapter Su n- This will give Mr. Hatfield op- Jacksonvllle Road, this morning re- ositions to our mind was this; "T o j.lo e ^ o o k of Medford and Mr. Round-' Lois Richardson won the prize at mary. 3:00, Synthesis 6:00, Fish portunty to get away from business1 celved a 7 months old registered secure the active cooperation of all tree was held at the Gregg home occasionally and visit relatives and Duroc boar from Oregon State Col- the Ashland Radio convention last erman's club supper. 6:30 Scofield citizens and especially business peo- Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cook and Mrs. Saunders lege to head their herd of pure Du- week being the only woman able to Bible clas*. 7:30, Church Evidence. pie of Jackson county, who serve the daughter June and son. Don of MeJ- friends elsewhere. Wednesday— 8:30, Bible Doctrlna hit the target with a rolling pin. and daughter recently spent eight-; roc sows. traveling public, to make the travel- lord were present, Mr and Mrs class Wonder how Sandy looks after all een months in Alaska This la an exceptionally fine boar er happy, comfortable and satisfied Rountree and Mr and Mrs Jam«s Thursday— 7:30, Personal Evan We *re pleased to welcome them and la another step In Jackaon Coun- that practice. with his visit and render him USE- G regg and mother and other rela- gelism 8:30, Sunday 8ohool Meth to our community. • ty's advance toward better live FUL and ACCURATE local Informs-. tlvea and friend*, in all fifteen, were Mr. E. C. Faber with a blue plaid ods. Everyone la welcome to these ---------------------------- 'stock. tion." seated at the heavily laden dinner Jumper on and carrying an arm full clasnes. • • • j fable. It was a very Jolly occasion Junior Ayre* to of boards. Beginning Sunday morning, April For years the principal effort has j — " ’ 25, at 11 o’clock, the paator will W ear C a.t W eek . Mra. Susie Meyers running out of been to tell the world of our wonder- 3 & n d C o n c e r t I * Continue Successful gas and parking a oil ran full back start a series of sermon* on the ful valley, and no doubt this adver Mr Roy Jones visited Junior book of Roman*. Every young tising has done much good But now W ell Attended Ayre* at the Community Hospital at The Tuesday night meeting at the to her car. Christian should be Interested in let’* strive to make our visitors all ---------- I Ashland Wednesday afternoon Jun- Chritsian Church waa a big success. these sermons for Bible instruction. It feel* like Ice cream week thi* feel *o satisfied with their vl«i» ih.i’ Nearly everyone In C-ntral Poitit ior will he put in a plaster cast San- No electric lights were used, lantters Bring your Bible and note book Tuesday morning. as they go on about the lountry they |ook jn ,|,e hand concert given bv day and kept at the hospital an- and candle* furnishing the light Preaching on The Parable» will spread the news by word of 3 0 th Infan’ ry band in the Med- other week before being allowed to The men wore no neckties and the In the 7:30 evening service, the month. That kind of advertising t* , ford city park Tuesday evening. The return home. He will then wear the women were dreesed In print dresses paator will begin a eerie* of sermons Introductory O ffer the best of all. 75-plece played from a specially cast for five more weeks. A num- Mr McDowell sang ’ Amazing Grace' on the Parables, each parable paral • • • built plaform, beautifully decorated her of the vertebrae were chipped Thla song was flrat printed in 17*9 Only one week left to lake advan leling an epoch in Chnrch History. A drive around "Pear Blossom .with near blossoms In honor of Pear and one cracked and the cast will he About three hundred attended A tage of our April offer to people This coming Sunday evening it Way" will well repay anyone at th!« Blossom week. It is estimated that a protection and will assure that delegation from Medford was pre j who are not reading The American. will be "The Parable of the Sower " sent. his hack will he straight. For the balance of April we will ac time. At no time of year do the glor over 5000 people were present. There will be special musical s •- The Medford Senior High school cept 50c for a alz months' subscrip lections and lively soogs and chor lea of the valley of the Rogue appear in more splendor than now. Just band will play on the same platform Howard Vincent is now employed This offer la only good for uses for congregational singing. At last Bear Creek bas Cubs' Bear tion start out East Main street In Med t^a'ght under the direction of F in Medford at the Hotel Medford Creek Cob Den. No 1 with Bobby new subscribers The price of paper Everybody made wclcom* to tho barber shop. Wilson Waite. Vlncnt aa Den Chief. (went up this week 25c per hundred. "Little Red Brick Church". ford and follow the arrows. 6'o w h a t ? — 6 Re' l val Meeting*