CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN VOLUME X CE NTRAL POINT, OKHQON, T H I RSDAY, NOVEMUKR H , M usings^ HKI7 XUMHER I ■«I Inform tion Given Evawhat“J«eie. a I ANNUAL ROLL CALL FOR RED CROSS R egarding Census BY PRESIDENT STARTING TODAY of Unemployed tfjf an Innocent Bystander Small Town Big Again it ig time to sit and pon der over what to write for this column. W e’d rather Just sit, but guess we’ll have to pet on the job. Janies Matthew Alley Did you ever think of It? In my rounds of your city the other moru- | ing. I stopped and shook hands with ¡the coach and congratulated him on his fine football team Then I passed the time of day with the shoe cob This has been a quiet week for us bler. commenting on a number of Washington, Nov. 9.— President — at least so far as mingling with shoes he had to repair. He said “ I The annuul Bed Cross roll call for folks is concerned— for we have! Roosevelt called upon the country At the direction of the Congress, termined by the National Unemploy- thank God for work" My heart leap 1937-38 starts today and lasts until ed with joy when I thought of this started work on some Improvements today to give thanks on November the President has approved a plan ment Census Administrator will be November 24, according to an an at home we have been planning for! 25 for “ abundant harvests and the for a census of all unemployed auu made by the Bureau of the Census “ gimme age" and a “ gimme govern* tuent" of a man left who could say nouncement by George T. Frey, gen a long time. Again the neighbors | blessings of stable employment“ ’ to party unemployed workers. All per- of the Department of Commerce. A thanks to The Almighty for work. eral chairman of the annual mem are disturbed at all hours with the tnany people. 'sons at work on emergency work committee of experts appointed by Bought a pair of gloves from th bership drive. sound of hammer and saw But it's In a Thanksgiving Day procima- projects of the Gov-rtiment are also the Central Statistical Hoard. Wash-! ' 1a^ ° r ■,jaV'w“ lke<V across the street The quota for this year's cam- lots of fun to get back to the old tion, he called attention also to included in this census. ington. D. C., will advise the Ad-! “ ° Hello" * e 08 0 ce ° r * * _ ______________ , . ‘ Sa palgn has been set at 2450 members to a strange. m* strapping. trade again. So far we have been strife and war threats in many parts The number of the unemployed minlstrator on the many technical ^ young fellow and on down to call on \ an Increase of 250 over last year, fortunate enough to do our ham- of the world while the United States will be determined from information problems which will arise in this the mother of a Miuoua writer’ then Through the Communitly Chest, to see another family in trouble. A . . . . . . . ' , mering on iron nails and not thumb ¡enjoys peace and cherishes “ no sel- secured by a voluntary individual re- census. call or two more brought me to the! lh0° members were obtained in and nails. ¡fish designs against other nations." gUtration. A card to be filled In and The card to be used in this census newspaper office and there I spent a near Medford, leaving 850 yet to b" * • • • The text of the president's Thanks- ! returned to the post office will be lists 14 questions about each Indi- glorious hour with a man who was i obtained from outlying districts. not too busy to visit. A gi fxzled vet Who said this country had gone ¡Riving Day proclamation: The Red Cross poster enclosed “ I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, presi- i ember 16, 1937. These cards will is fundamental for an understanding eran of over forty years in a print with this paper, with Its appeal for dry? Seems to us it’s wetter than shop. Just an editor and a preacher dent of the United States of Ameri- then be forwarded by the post office of the problem of unemployment, visitin'— it was during Prohibition. members. Is the work of Walter W. • • • ca, hereby designate Thursday, the to the National Unemployment Cen- The President has said in his mes But, you say, what does that have Seaton, noted New York and Cali But although we aren’t in need 25th day of November, 1937 as a sus. Completed cards must be mail- sages to every worker: “ It is im- to do with: What Makes a Small fornia artist. Seaton's portraits of Everything. A Small radio and movie stars, his murals i ed before midnight, November 20, portant to the unemployed and to Town Big? of more wetness at this time no one day o? national thanksgiving. 1937. No postage stamps are needed evervone in this land that the cen- t“ 1 Yu is »mail because of commer “ The custom of observing a day of wants to get it into their heads the cial and geographical reasons most ami posters have won him fame The census will be taken under sus be complete honest and accur- ly. But a small town (g big because throughout the nation. The currant campaign to secure a better and public thanksgiving began in coloni of Its people. If its people have that poster is the second he has painted more abundant water system for this al times and has been given th- the director of John D. Diggers. Ad- ate." of national observance minlstrator. In order to sec.ure a To a large extent the card is self- truth of God in their souls, “ No man for the Red Cross, thus Joining a city has died. To judge by th" sanction liveth unto himself and no man dieth many comments we hear and the through many years. It is in keeping, maximum of efficiency at a mini- explanatory, and In most instances alone.” The petty things of llf> long list of distinguished artists who words of commendation we have re- with all of our traditions that we, mum cost, the existing facilities of it will be filled In by the individual will go: stinginess, jealously, bick since the World War years have il ceived for the small part we have even as our I*tbers 1“ olden days, the Federal Government will be util- without assistance, erings and all other kinds of <kull lustrated the spirit of the Red Cross taken in this fight the battle has **ve humble and hearty thanks for ixed wherever possible. The Post Of- Cards will be distributed by pos- duggery and in its place there will In the call for memberships Red just begun J the bounty and goodness of divine fice Department will distribute the ta 1 employees to dwellings through- be teamwork between the city dads Cross roll call begins Armistice Day and <he city children for the good of providence. cards, and furnish helpful informa- out the United States, the District all. and ends Thanksgiving Day I ' The harvests of our fields have I tion to registrants. Tabulations de- (Continued on Page Four) The preachers will not work for We were pleased the other day to been abundant and many men and ; the good of their sect, but for the have the same councilman who had I . ., . . Turkey Dinner And good of all men. The editor will try seemed to question our good faith , women have been given the hlessig j ^ to sympathetically render a new and 3Q'pound Salmon N ew Officers Named in presenting the probable cost of of s,a e emP°>met- Dance Is Planned editorial service that will he helpful I A n oein/i nnnuni I “ “A period unhappily marked in. to all. The merchants will work to installing Medford water here, pu Landed by Preacher For Local Grange gether to serve the Community with 1 many parts of the world by strife I blicly say that while he might not By Local Grange real values in merchandise. The j and threats of war finds our people — altogether agree with us he would A Hn-pound salmon— largest taken j enjoying the blessing of peace. We 1 Central Point Grange held regu school teachers will not teach for so The Grange is planning another admit that he thought we were - have no selfish designs against oth in the Chetco river this year— was lar meeting November 5. A memor much a month but for the making of of their justly famous dinners, a honest in our convictions and doing the prize landed by Dr. Jouett B. er nations. ial service was held for Sister Edna great citizens. The town will try and real "turkey feed,” followed by what we believed to be best for the “ We have beeu fortunate in devo- Bray Monday as he and his son Paul Hover. better itself for its own good and for dancing, at their hall on the eve city. Thanks, Bro. for them kind enjoyed a two-dav fishing trip along ; I tins our energies and our resources Officers elected for the coming the pride that comes when the world ning of Thursday, November 18. words. that stream. to contructive purposes and useful year are: Master, Leonard Freeman; looks at It and Its accomplishments According to a statement made The huge fish was four feet, t w o ; works. We have sought to fulfill our overseer, Arnold Bohnert; lecturer, for the good of all, rubs Us eyes at this week by Ed Vincent, pnst We admit it makes a feller feel inches long and measured 16 inch's obligation to use our national herit Arden Tyrell: Fteward, Elmer Olson the miracle wrought and concludes master, the price for the dinner and kinda good to have our opponents from dorsal to ventral fin. It had a money age by common effort for the rom- assi-tant steward. Delmar Smith; that intangible things that dance has been raised a small confess they believe that although tail spread of 16 inches. i chaplain, Mrs. Hilda Hague; treas cannot buy are really what makes a amount above that of last year on ... mon good. they think we are mistaken, still . Dr. Bray landed the salmon only Let us, therefre, on the day ap urer, C F. Smith; secretary, Mrs. small town l>!g. aeeonnt of the present high prices they think we’re honest about it. No hours before a severe storm pointed, forego our usual occupa a . few . . . . , . Hildegnrd Pierce; gate keeper, Paul of nearly everything. man can have a better recommenda broke, raising the Chetco r ver four „ . , v it ions and. In our accustomed places . . , . .. . . , ... Smith; Ceres, Frieda Young; Po- Revival Growing These Grange dinners are always tion of character. feet and making fishing impossible. of worship, each in his own way, . . _ mona. Mrs. Susie Manst; Flora, Mrs. popular affairs and attract many Dr Bray is pastor of the South In Interest Daily from other communities. The com humbly acknowledge the mercy of Mae Richardson; lady assistant Every dollar this writer has on Methodist church in Medford. steward, Mrs. Faye Rltzinger; exe God from whom comes every good earth is invested in Central Point; Evnugunsi, Janies Matthew Alley mittee In charge are hard at work cutive committee, J. E. Vincent Wm. and perfect gift." ami promise that this affair will h> our daily bread depends largely up Is opening his second week of Reviv Foley and Warren Patterson. up to the usual standard. on the goodwill of its people; otir Plans were made for a dinner- al Services in Church of Christ and Keep the dats In mind and plan FLASH— LATEST NEWS whole life is inseparably connected Albert Lair, 81, we expect a Great Week. Every sub dance to be given November IS. to attend and enjoy the evening. with this town, and why should we, ject is entirely different from the Dies Near Agate Last minute news reveals not be interested and concerned for j ______ April Campaign. His message on that Central Point's fighting its welfare? Of course our judgment Albert Lair, 81. a resident <’.f Mrs. Nancy Wilson is visiting her Tuesday on " The Times’ was a most Carnation Club high school fottball squad may be faulty. If we had been gifted j Jackson county for the past 20 yrs.. powerful and convincing discourse came out again on the large son Mr. Tom Wilson and family at with perfect judgment no doubt we died in his home near Agate l.nt Honors Birthday on where we are and what we may end of the score. In a game Rogue River for a few weeks. would by now be installed in the Thursday morning after a lingering expect in the immediate future. Mr against old rivals— Jackson seats of the mighty, instead of run-j illness. The Carnation Club met last Any one interested In the Civic Alley is a man of a wide experience ville— the local squad won ning a country newspaper. Funeral services were held from music organization may contact Mrs. in many practical fields as well as a Thursday at the home of Lois Rich with a decisive victory— 26 to • • • the Perl funeral hame Saturday at 2 man from the schools. He is devout ardson for a covered dish luncheon. 6. The game was played on Everett Faber, chairman, or Mrs. E. We got quite a “ kick" out of a p m., the Rev. R. C. Lewis o ' t en- Christian and r moat convincing op Those preent were Medames Bessie the Van Scoyoc field in Med conversation with a certain gentle- tral Point offilcated Interment was P. 8tone or Mrs. Esther Palmer Day ponent of modernism. He is kind to Furnas, Mabel Mead, Alta Kelly. ford this morning at 10 a. m. man the other day. He said “ N o ! in the Central Point cemetery for further information or tickets. those who disagree with him but un Donna Brenner, Betty Potter, Marie Coach Ken Hulburt’s foot man could have lived the life y o u 1 Albert Lair was born in Missouri compromising in all the vital Bibll- Putney of Medford, Smith and the ball team can now claim the Jim Leas will leave Monday for can subjects. We Invite you, regard hostess Lois Richardson. have; have had the contacts that February 7, 1856 He leaves h;s Jackson County Championship have come to you and have lived in wife, Della Lair and one son. Char Portland to take the final examin less of your position, to attend. We Mrs. Putney was honor guest, the in the '’ B" division. les Lair of Seattle. Also two daugh so many places and under such con covet the prayer* of all believers; gathering being ation for the navy. in honor of her ters who reside In Washington. He ditions as you have done, for half a we Invite all unbelievers and desire birthday. She received many lovely was well known in the county and century, without gathering sont v the cooperation of every one. gentleman. store of knowledge of the world, th» considered a fine old Come! Let us have a revival to gifts and all report a lovely time. 99 Many friends will mourn his passing flesh and the devil.” gether.! • • • j The Quality of Mercy... Mebbe so, for we have seen a lot Shower Given in in our b rie f span of years. And life i t _ _ _ M o F a rlrlp n for us has been so full of a number j H o n o r M r * . M c r a d a e n Friends of Mrs. Ardts McFadrien of things; so full of interest and joy, sorrow and pain, we find our-1 l)pe Ar(j)s Casad honored her with a selves wondering If the time will shower at the home of Mrs. M oot > ever come when we shall be ready • on cherry creek, gift*. to quit learning. Not y®L thank God. i ^ e r(><.ejyPd many lovely Life Is too full of interesting things After an evening of visiting the gifts to even Ihink of stopping. were open'd, then dainty refresh* ■tents were served by the hoste««. We often think of what our old Mr and Mrs McFadden live on friend "M r. Dooley" once said, on ] 0 r ,f f |n creek the occasion of Queen Victoria’s D ia-' ____ ______________________ _ mond Jubilee: "Glory be, whin I look back fr'm this day of gln'ral been just lo have lived and moved rejoicin' In me rhinestone Jubiloi'jand had our being in what has pro- an’ see what changes has taken Uably bj en the greatest half century place an’ how manny people have the world has seen since the Flood, died an' how much betther off th'i " * * wurruld is. I'm proud Iv mesllf War) And shall we now end U all In an' pest'lence an' famine have occur- one great smash? Shall war once red in m* time, but I count thlm more cover the world with Its hell- light compared with th' blnffits that l«h cloud and all that mankind haaj have fallen to th' race since I coni' 1 learned and gained through the nturles be lost forever? It la our I on th’ earth." about? " , sincere hope that such a catastroph" j “ What ar're ye talkin cried Mr. Hennesay In deep disgust may be averted. For a« we grow old- j “ All this time ye've been standln' er we sympathize more and mor • j behind this bar ladlin' oot disturb with the feller who said: "I'm the| ance to th' Sixth Wa-rd, an ve Man Behind the Gun— four thous haven't been as far east a« M ich i and miles behind, and willin’ to be gan Avnon In twinty years What farther." have ye had to do with all these Finally, bretheren. we want to lay look back fe rn this day of gln'ral ettr wreath on the tomb of those “ Well.” said Mr. Dooley. “ I ha ! as much to do with thlm as th" comrades of ours who made the su preme sacrifice “ orer there” in that Q oe-» did “ “ war to end w ar«" the close of which And so. while we certain!' hav we honor today. May American man- seen a lot of changes in this old hood never again be called upon to world In the past fifty years, w » join In foreign entanglemeta Rest, caught the for soldier. rest— we’ve don’t claim too much er»dtt them But what a privilege R hie torch! S o w h a t? - S lip (Ü lju r r liP B CHURCH OF CHRIST Clifton A. Phillips, Strength of character lies not In Pastor demanding special circumstances, James Matthew Alley, Evangelist but in mastering and using any that Bible School 10:00 a. m Roland may be given.— Canon Scott Holland Hover, Supt. Our aim Is 120 In time for the count. Help us again reach Heard and seen at the football onr goal. game last Friday when we played Communion and Preaching 11:00 Glendale— Morris Dow's sore n « '" a. m not contracted at a football game. I Christian Endeavor 6:30 p. m. I Please remember that we have work Many school girl* selling ticket* | for three group*— Young people, and to the P.T A dinner for Armistice children of all ages are Invited to day. Join In with these groups Roy Jone« standing on one foot Evangelistic Services 7:30 p m and exclaiming "'My Golly*’, when Evangelist Alley will present anoth- one of onr boys almost made a score. j ' T °Y *ho#e powerful Evaiige||*tl- --------- j Message*. Come early to get a se.U Mrs Louise Grimes following the „ „ aun(jay evening hoya from one end of the field to i Our Evangelistic Service« are on the other In aplte of the rain. for every night next week except | One of the Glendale boy* grabbing Monday This is the second week of i Alan Jewett'« jersey and stretching I the Revival and a deep spiritual un- I dertone Is felt In every service. Com" i It half way acme* the field and enjoy the glorious singing and T. .1 Hill carried back to the tim e «lon't miss these timely and Inter- hen he was In the mld«t of foot-'* "• * " * message« We especially In vite yon to attend. hall game* Come! Work! Pray! T h e Ri<?ht System Drawn /er it« Amertcwm kt<i Croma 4y L a w rtn et S i tar THE FEDERATED CHURCH Gold Hill Grange has It Rev. R. C. Lewi*. Pastor. A home carnival at home. Phone 51 When you have a carnival K-v. R. C. Lewis, pastor, phone 51 Bible School 9 30 Keep the money at horn». Preaching. 11:00. That’a the system Two gronp* of Endeavor*. 6 :30 Good luck and good attendance. Ev»nln* service«. 7:20 Farmer« and Fruitgrower* Drink Wndnesdav nrarer meeting. 7 : 3 0 . Thtirday. Nov 1*. a Joint meet- Member F. D. I. C. of Ladle* Atd Missionary Meet P 8 Good schools and good water tlnr ing and Berean C l««« party will he make town« grow. held at ih* home of Mr«. E. c Faber.