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.
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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
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; 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.
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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'stock.
tion."
seated at the heavily laden dinner
Jumper on and carrying an arm full clasnes.
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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
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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
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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 ? —
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Re' l val Meeting*