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About The Central Point American. (Central Point, Or.) 1936-195? | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 1937)
anniversary edition CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN Musings^ J C, P tiy an Innocent Bystander Well, folks, the past is gone and we can do nothing about It. The record is written. Whatever th s paper may have accomplished in the six years we have just completed for good or bad cannot be changed now but as we start upon a new six years (or whatever) we hope we can profit by the mistakes of the past. One thing is sure, we cannot stand still— either we go ahead or backwards. And this is as true of our town as it Is for this newspaper. CE NTRAL POINT. O R M ON. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21. IÍM7 The Devil . . and the Powells MUCH DUHIHG SIX VEAHS, 1931-1937 M 'M B K R ■■ __ ü P.T. SIEAUV GROWTH I I litniliAL FI. The past six years in the Central Point Schools have marked a period Since the re-orgamzatiou iu 1939 of steady growth. i n spite of the of the local unit of me Parent cuct that these have been depres Teacher Association the apprecia sion years a high standard of work tion of the objectives has been ! steadily growing. The work here has been maintained. Through the efforts of an interested school board, has been made more pleasant aim loyal teachers, careful administra j easier to accomplish by tne loyal co- 1 operation of the teaching staff. The The record shows that our town tion, and splendid cooperation of P T A. welcomes any avenue where has progressed in these six years parents, it has been possible to keep the standard of work at a high level by they may help to make b-tter But we have come to crisis* in our men and women of boys aud girls affairs which we must meet as best and the pupils have not been de not only in the surrounding com we may or that backward movement prived of the usual educational ad vantages. munity out of all with whom they will start as sure as 2 plus 2 equals may come in contact. In harmony with the very defin 4. Unless this town secures a more While they are not a money mak plentiful water supply right away ite trend toward a well organized ing group they are glad to and do we are going to find that we have health course very rapid strides have help financially In many small way». missed an opportunity which may been made in the past three years. Outstanding among their accom never return. Hardly a day passes The most significant move has been plishments have beeu milk and gra but Inquiries come from people de the employment of a nurse for part ham crackers to first graders, sani siring to come here to live, many o' time work. A survev of the school only tary venders for both grade and whom want to buy homes here. But two years ago showed that high school buildings, helped to when they are told of the shortage about 20 per cent of the children complete the plumbing in gymnas of water now existing they throw up had been vaccinated for small pox Following a short ed ium, build tennis court on grounds, their hands in horror and move on. prevention. ucational campaign free vaccina • • • sponsored 4-11 and study clubs, boys — Photo by Slt/inglc If our merchants want more tion was offered with the result that L«*ll to righ t— HI k Sutunii Stanley .Ion***; l>or >.hV, k< iim lli mid H airy l ,o n v ll; Tin* II onm \ I*:. and girls scout troops, also the cub now nearly »8 per cent of the child They own their service of l*o u H lv Mild flu» Old Hoy (in |)t»r*on). Miss Oorothy and Hairy arc no lo n w r < n (In* fo u r , bavin* Kiadnatrd as packs. trade; if our property owners want Following this, fulU fledgrd printers and em ployed <*l*«»where. linen silver, china aud glassware for to see the vacant lots scattered ren are vaccinated about oue hundred people. The«“ about the city sold and new homes the test for tuberculosis was offered free of charge to high school stud are kept la cupboards built for them built thereon, thereby adding to the Travel Lecture A t ents. The great interest in their In the high school kitchen. tax rolls and bringing in more own physical welfare was shown Church of Christ They received the children’s money to help carry the burden, we whin almost 100% of the stud nu charter which was framed and hung must wake up. Our officials are Friday Evening In the superintendent's office In took advantage of the test. Dip- now busily engaged in negotiating theria immunization was offered with the city of Medford for the pur Egypt As I Saw I f and " A Peep 1932 iu thp same year they donated several years ago and is now avail chase of water from their system Into King Tut s Tomb" with Fascin to a revolving loan fund for local able at almost any time to parents They become a standard ating and Beautifully Hand Colored students. But they can do nothing without the wishing it for their children. support of the people of the town, j The city of Central Point shows much more friendly feeling among Pictures by Lieut. C. Vincent Hall, unit In 1934 and at present have World traveler. Retired Officer, U. Though the skilled attention of the Petitions are out asking for an elec- I many signs of having passed the the communities of the valley, due S A., Author, Minister, who was ap ninety enthusiastic members work trained nurse spread of contagious tion to vote on the proposition o f 1 worst of the dull years, especially to the activltlfs of the Jackson pointed Lecturer to the British ing harmoniously together for th< diseases has been kept at a mini getting water from Medford. If you in the last six years. While with County Chamber of Commerce which Troops In Egypt and Palestine, by betterment of home and school In mum. Several times epidemics have have not already done, so, get your the passing of several of our most was formed a few ycurs ago by en command of Field Martial Viscount every way to promote a four square Alleby, K.C.U., O. C M. O Has tra been prevented through prompt ac United name down on one of these petitions prominent citizens, including W. C. larging the old Medford Chamber to veled twice around lb« world, visit education of the coming tion. Physical examinations for all at once. See E. C. Faber or Pearl (Con) Leever, Mrs. Hattie B. Hat- I take In the entire county. The ing many places off the burton track States citizens. entering athletic contest is required Ronney or drop into this office and field and Andre Chomel, a gap has 1 hoard o directors of this organize Come and hold iu your hands curi and has been made possible through been made in our midst that will tion consists of delegates from earn os that were In use thousands of Birthday Surprise sign up NOW. the help of the county health asso years before Christ was born. You he hard to fill, still our little city community In the county. will see an alabaster vase used 4,000 ciation. Furthermore the Parent-1 Party Is Enjoyed is tseadily going ahead. There has j ------------------------ By the way. in all the seemingly B. C, a beaded necklace worn by a Teacher organization has been ac king 3,600 B C. and other things of been an influx of new citizens, many endless stories we have written tills A birthday surprise party was tively helpful through providing I Grange Carnival like interest. of whom have bought homes here we-k about our town and the part of the mid-morning lunch for This lecture is given without en held at the home of Mr. mid Mrs. and so become permanent citizens. changes six years have brought, you Coming Oct. trance charges at Church of Christ Lew Hwartz, October 15th In honor the first grade children, and through High rents and crowded condition* j will note that we have said nothing in Centrul Point Friday, October 22 of Milan Felter who is visiting here taking entire responsibility for the The Central Point Grange will opening at 7:30 P. M. in the big city have caused many] about the public library. This was serving of hot lunch during the Don’t let this opportunity pass. from Pennsylvannla. to seek homes in smaller communi-! hold a carnival In their hall on th" done with malice aforethought. It Come.! .. . . . . I evening of Friday, October 2». There winter months. Mr. Felter who was 76 years old seems to us that we have said The drouth and dust in •h’1 will be all kinds of games and other The Central Point Schools were lies. October 16th is an uncle of Mrs. mid-west have brought many peopl- forms of amusement, enough on that matter so that if among the first in the county to re Swartz und Mrs. Toni Marine. Mr. to the Pacific Coast seeking new The Grange carnivals are always Easterners Taken for there is anyone in the country who cognize the superiority of results homes. Hardlv a day passes hut In- ' ory enjoyable and this one is sure Felter received many lovely gifts. does not know we have a new Ride About Valley A very enjoyable evening was , , , . . , to be no exception If you want an gained through the use of the Rice library building and how It was ac system of penmanship and adopted I quiries are made here by people eTenlng of fun bp SHre to drop spent by everyone A delicious jat the Grange hall October 29. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Scott of quired, such a person is not apt to this method of teaching three years seeking a place to live. f ’< ntral Point, planned a most bean-jl' Upp,‘ r wa" ,erved *° the following: Included In the many improve read what we might say now. Of ago So interested were the teachers tlful and enjoyable trip on October ' -'1r “ l,d Mr*- Lew Hwartz, Mr. and ments which have come to the city Veteran Celebrates course we are proud of the fact that in seeing their work successful that | 11th for their company who are vi Mrs. Tom Marine, Mr and Mrs. street Improve- since we came to this city we have they spent eight weeks in night ! proper *Je many siting here from Penn. They started Ernest Scott, Mr. and Mrs. George Ninetieth Birthday had the opportunity to do our part meetings with a writing expert to early In the morning for Crater Lake Marine and daughter Gwen, Milan ... ,. , and stopped at th in the securing of the building and learn thp new method. This system no equipment for hauling granite, The following Medford friends g a -! places on th- way F«lter anil daughter Mrs. Frank A. improving of same. Ahd as this adopted by our local schools three etc., the city offices were located in thered Wednesday afternoon at the I A ft»r « p,.ndlng ionit. t|me , hp Davis of Pennsylvania, Mrs Minnie Is written we are so darned full years ago has now been adopted by ifhe old wooden building on the cor- .sa M* home for a surprise I |ake , h(.y returned ,, the w of they Smaltzer. nelce of Mr Felter from 1 ner of Third and Pine streets. One birthday party In honor of Mr I Anna Springs and ate lunch from eating one of those Justly the state for all schools. Mrs. Wood's 90th birthday Elva L Lough ; , hl.y wePnt by of the Pennsylvania and Mr. and famous dinners which are helping Recognizing the value and worth ho,h ,hp work of r " y Nettle Grover, Anise Currier, Surah Gods' and down by Klamath Lake Paul Martin. pay for that library we can hardly of music as a developing and educa- a" d watpr «P-rIntendent. Andrus, Nellie Bowles, Kirkpatrick through 'he Indian Reservation and wiggle. tlonal factor the school has provided Todav clty ha* ap'U.lred the old and Hattie Kinpuff. back by th- way of Ashland Park Their _ arms were ...ruli full with for some time . music supervisor ' |>a" k g l i d i n g and uses it for the ........._ „ „ „ beauti a ful flowers, gifts, cards also a big Mrs. Ralph SeHrs and lady friend and ail orchestra director Operet-1 Becorder s office and lull. « “v e a l • delicious birthday cake and sunriwl Civic Club Dinner of Walker station near Cottage tes glee clubs chorus work. a n d l ypars' a* ° ,he r l l y * c,»u,r* d a truck j rhi.H T „ P W C. T U. * ut a lovely Grove have a cabin at the Hotel Va- < III K< If OP CHRIST Very Successful own aDd la,, apr,n'' bought j bouquet, and the daughter, of Vet- landra and will visit friends In the hand and orchestra are all available |of Clifton A. Phillips, . ,v i r talent i a tractor-grader from the county, ‘‘ rans a wool neck scarf, valley for several days. They are for the development of tabnt. . th.. n r the Mrs. Woods served coffee. It was The dinner given by the Indies' Pastor friends of Mrs. A1 Maple and sht The most recent progressive step ia very delightful affair. Mr. Woods Civic club at the Grange hall Wed Bible School 10:00 a m "Aim will accompany them on trips. They taken by the school is the addition » ’¡»ter department and police for 'h* |, „ „ „ of , be fPW remaining Civil nesday noon was a very succeaafu! — 20 More Plus" Roland Hover, are planning a »rip to the caves and the dinn-r o* shop work for th» boys. That this « * * * As a result of the new ma- War Veterans and C»ntra| Point Is affair A check after Hupt. lakes and various other scenic drtv 1 chines, the streets of the city ar- proud that he makes his home her-, showed that a total of 111 persons Communion and Preaching 11. is meeting a felt demand is evf- . . .. . _______________ enjoyed the bounteous meal, getting a. m. Subject "What Are You denoed by th- . nr-dlment of twenty- •" " ''P,,Pr ahapp b * « ; „ ~ ~ . . the ladles about $30.00 after all ex Hufferlnf For?’’ SAM S V A L L E Y penses were paid , lB US. other Mbjecta f W ell Known Florist Childrens Church 11:00 a m. The ladies owed about $47.00 on the vocational type all show heavy! Now a word regarding the Mrs Phillips, Minister. NOTES Dies in Medford th- new library roof and with wha' I, , this 1 . 1 . * l .. . are . . growth and Improvement Senior, Junior and Intermedi enrollment year. i There " v In Jack- they already had In tT)e treasury arc ate Christian Endeavor 6 30 p.m. The Ladies' Club will meet at th rlxtv enrolled In the typewriting "on county. Six years ago h," j Thomas Judge, well known her- now able to cut that down to about Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. |„ short - 1 county was in the throes of politics I , for the past 16 years and owner of $10 00 . home of Mrs. Alletta Righam Thurs 1 Subject What Will The Resur classes twenty-four In the " hort turmolI w A Rank. w,s In the'the Medford Greenhouse, died s.d day. The last meeting was held at hand classes, and forty-one in tn rection Mean To Me?” . . tlrrp r.ir, denly of a h^art attack at 10:30 Tu- Mrs. Dick Strauss and everyone im home economic classes The Young People* Choir will * * , eaday In hljLhome at 1005 East Main Telephone Co. Adds sing: Come and encourage that ported a very enjoyable afternoon. In the elementary grades the en- ° ; . cIa” hatr-d and animosity toward Btrp.t Medford He was 64 years o il fin» group of young people win* all office holders. Earl H. K hi j Apparently in good helth. Mr Many New Customers Mr. and Mrs. Bill Strauss hav- rollment this year is 249 The are helping with the evening ser was still publishing his scandal Judge suddenly collapsed. His daugh purchased the J. B. Fisher plac». high school has an enrollment of vice. ter. Mrs. Cora Boyd, was with him Th* Central point Mutual Tele- The high school gave their p1».v 135 and of these thirty-two ar sheet and preparing for th° cam Prayer and Hlble Study, Wed. . . . a t tha t-m .ind aft I m k H a u l) phone company Is another institu a d(lcior He was dead. 7 30 p m Margaret Tyrell, De ‘ ‘ Love in A Fog" Friday evening at students from the non-hlgh school palgn of 1931 In which h- ran for tion which has added much to their the nomination a* county Judy* however, upon the doctor's arrival. votional Lead-r and Mr. James • he school auditorium. It was re districts bordering Central Point busln*«* In recent year* The com McDoweR will review 2 Peter Funeral arrangement are not com pany I* entirely a mutual concern Today Banks Is serving a life sen ported a real success and the Student On Friday 22 I,i*ut C Vincent pleted when this paper goes to pr- and all iia-rs are required to own tence in the penitentiary for raur- | The Central Point Community Body needed the door receipts ver>'| Hall, World Traveler and Noted perl's funeral parlor will hsv* | stock In the company before they returned from l>ertur“ r will tell his experience charge. badly. They wish to thank all of ¡chest drive is already over the top d„ r, Fehl has Just .can secure service. No phone* ar* and the district is not entirely coy-j sprT|n([ n four-year sentence for con- with General Alleby In Egypt and those who attended for their help rented. er- d Faber Market and Safeway ar- ispicacy lo commit a Palestine. See notice elsewher- in | During the paat yrar 14 new phones Word was received last week 10l)r paper. < started hi* usual rou j have been added to the system, from Ruth Smith and Wesley Mc- i which has line* extending *B over ( even suing the governor for false Medford Girl Sun. Donongh. who have been visiting In THE FEDERATED CHURCH j this section of the valley from Beall Special Anniversary i Imprisonment. The county has one» California, that they are married Rev. R. C. lewis, Pastor. Miss Mary Arnsplger. daughter of Lane to Table Rock . more got on Its feet financially a f t e r Mr and Mr* OI»n Arn*ptger, and Offer, Good Until Friend* wish them "Many Happy Phone At the trouble experienced during the ’ *r Charles Taylor, aon of Mr and Mr Roy Jones v!slt»d hi* daugh Mr M Hamburg superintendent of Returns” Ruth Smith was a grad-, November Tenth Fehl regime as county Judge. ter and husband Mr and Mrs Dar- Mr* C H Taylor, were married at Bible School uat# from this high school last Ho far as the fruit Indnstrv is th* home of Dr and Mrs. F G Thay r, II Palmef » b* w g gi < rstw i.-.k* Bible School 9:30 A. M. We wonld Ilk» to go over th- spring. The young couple Is ex er of M»dford Dr T. H Tempi*, of t°t *he winter They have mov-d concerned, there ia little change al- the top on our subscrlpttona during Preaching services 11:00 A M Talent Methodist Episcopal! their camp to one of the recently vs- pected to be home soon. tbta time, ao we are offering * j though there are few»r apple, raised c»>nrrh read the senrtc» at two ' * ’ *1 CCC camp* and will be *ta- Junior and Senior Leagues IT30 pm. Mr. and Mr* Lindsay Hueston special price for renewals of 15 I than formerly tloned there until the snow fa heavy Howev-r. tomato»« o'cloch Sunday afternoon. Evening Service* 7:80 P. M and Mr and Mrs. Louis Hueston months for $15 « New anbacrlp- Mr* F Raymond Driver enterta’n- " t " ' 1' »h-y will be moved to Anna have com* to he a malor crop Tuedssv afternoon the ladles of Mnn* received before Nov 1«. spent the week end rialtlng relative* e l with a shower for Ml*s Arnsplger I Spring Camp foy the balance of th* the church are called to Bible Study Also the one full year for $1 0« Onr regu throughout the county Friday evening at her home Inviting I winter, in this ralley Lindsay and Lou»* and prayer under Mrs. Davlaeon at raising of onions has come to b* a lar price la I I M P*r year gneuts for six tables of hridg*. | — ■ are both employed In mill worh st Your* for s community thst 1* big busln»** In this vicinity. All the Among those attending from Cen- \ Little Louise M*rt*l of Los An 2:00 Wednesday evening young people I-akeriew 100% for Central Point and the vacant store rooms In town are now tral Point w*re M*ss Arlene E«tr*. ret*« who wl*h her nn>th r visited and older peoples prayer mooting st The school has started work on i Rogu* R lv 'r Valley M* dam*« Everett Faber. Love. Mr» Chomel and Mrs Messuage thl* T 10 In use for the storage of th» im- THE AMERICAN thetr Carnival which they Intended relchlo* and the bridegroom* mo- summer was op*rated on for appen Thursday Ladies Aid In basement m*n«e golden heantte* There 1« *| thed ~Mra.~Tayior dicitis and Is very III. to have on November |th of the church at 2.00. City and Valley Show Big Growth 20 e ll? (¡Ujurrtips