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About The Central Point American. (Central Point, Or.) 1936-195? | View Entire Issue (April 7, 1938)
CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN VOLUME X M u s in g s «^ tiy an Innocent Bystander Several years ago we published a little poem by that prince ot all pre sent-day writers, Edgar Guest, which tonight we feel should be repeated. It seems lo fit perfectly the feeliuj; we have today and we want to adopt it for our own: C E N T R A L POINT, ORFXJO.N. T i l l RSDAY, A P R I L 7, IV.IN NUMBER aa City Council Adds GIFÏ Ï0 EXPRESS to Minimum Water Allowance in City Young Oregonians W ill Give Show At High School LOCHI GRADUATE. A talented troupe of 35 members selected from aud representing the Young Oregonian’s organisation will invade Central Point Thursday. April 14 on their good will tour On Sunday April 3rd at 2:30 in The Ladies’ Civic club of this city j Much Interest was shown in the mouth, instead of $1.00 as it had through central and southern Ore- the afternoon, Miss Ruby Brood, held its regular meeting at the| reg Uiar meeting of the city conncll Ih*en for years. Following the pas- gon. While they are here, the young MY CREED daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brood of library Wednesday afternoon of this Monday njght Qn account of , he fact ' >a,,'i of ,hi> ‘ >rt*1»«nce, the council vaudeville stars will present a big, To live as gently as I can; South Dakota, became the bride of week. At this time Mr E C. Faber1 proceeded to consider the passage of free show at the school auditorium To be, no matter where, a mau; Mr. Jack Gillaspey, sou of Mr. and addressed the ladies on the subject a “ pe tlon bear‘ " * a lar* e num' ; auother ordinance fixing the rate of starting at 2:15 I*M. To take what comes of good or ill of civic improvement. ber of names of citliens was to 1» -* $1 c 0 per mon,h again. ,)Ul w„ h eI1 Featured on the program of the Mrs. J. W. Gillaspey of Central And cling to faith and honor still; Mr. Faber called attention to presented at that time. Quite a ; allowance of 5000 gallons per month Young Oregonians will be musical Point, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. To do my best, and let that stand many ways in which the ladies large delegation of interested citi- minimum, instead of 3000 gallons, numbers by representatives of the Arlle Walker at the 101 Orchard. The record of my brain and hand; ould be ot assistance to their home ¿ens attended the meeting. The pe- which had been the amount allowed accordion, banjo and guitar clubs Mr. Walker is an uncle of the bride. And then, should failure come to me, The Rev. Robert Charles Lewis, town and called upon them to use tit.on urged the council to rescind under the old law The rate for ad- An unusual number is one combin Still work and hope for victory. pastor of the Federated Church of iheir influence in the present cam- its action at the March meeting ac- ditional water used above the mini- ing piano, guitar and accordion ficiated, using the ring ceremony. , paign to build up larger payrolls in cepting the resignation of Bert mum (20c per 1000 gallons) was music. Harmonica, trumpet. ban To have no secret place wherein Miss Nelda Jean Ayers, attractive th“ state by the buying of home- Hedipeth. city marshal, and to grant not changed. This new rate of jo and saxophone soloists add melo 1 stoop unseen to shame or sin. ly dressed in gold taffeta, was the manufactured products. him the Increase of *15 per month $1.50 per month minimum with an dy to the entertainment. To be the same when I am alone bride’s attendant. Mr. Guy Gillas Following Mr Faber's talk. Mrs. in salary. allowance of 5000 gallons, plus 20c As when my every deed is known; The high school is sponsoring th“ pey acted as groomsman for his I-orlle Mlnnick, president of thf* After quite an extended discus- per thousand for all additional water Youug Oregonians and will play To live undaunted, unafraid brother. dub, called upon Mr. A E. Powell sion, which at times grew somewhat U8ed, (unlimited) is to take effect j host to the troupe members while Ot any step that I have made; The bride was very lovely in a to come forward, saying that they acrimonious, the counci decided by April 25. 1938. This ordinance was they are In town. To be without pretense or sham white satin street length dresg made had a bone to pick with him. W h en 's unanimous vote, to retain Mr. passed by a unanimous vote. ------------------------- Exactly what men think I am. in somewhat tailored lines with he presented himself at the desk, the Hedgpeth and to pay him $75 per The council discussed the mattei p j r e R a r 'S L o n g ’ s silver buckle in front and silver r o m thp o l i r e fund ro - nt i-**r man n uncI ® To leave some simple mark behind president stated that shp she had dele- month f from the n police fund, an as n pro- of vo.« young men raoincr racing n up and Hnu’ll down i down the back. She carried To keep my having lived in mind: gated the task of laying down the vided in the budget, and an addi- the streets of the city at high rates! 2nd Hand Store a buttons nosegay of violets and primroses If enmity to aught I show. law to him to Mrs. Bithers, who, in tiona sum of $15 per month from of speed on noisy motorcycles and tied with silver and gold streamers. To be an honest, generous foe; a brief but touching address, spoke the street fund for his work as street urged the city marshal to put a Fire, which gtarte from a defec The wedding was solemnized be To play my little part, nor whine of the many things Mr. Powell had j commissioner. The decision was stop to such practice. He was also tive flue, gutted the building owned fore an improvised arch of bridal That greater honors are not mine. done to assist the club to carry their heartily applauded by the citizens instructed to enforce the ordinance and occupied by I^ong's Second Hand wreath annd King Alfred daffodils, This, I believe, is all I need plans to a successful completion, present. regarding the allowing of dogs to large For my philosophy and creed. and of the hours of hard work he Another delegation representing run loose during the months ot Store this afternoon. When the fire | flanked on either side with Little first started Mr. Long aud Gerald i baakp^® spring flowers. * * had «< che-rfullv given without com- th- local telephone company appear- April, May and Inn-. Now doesn t that just hit the pensation. She then presented Mr. j ed before the council and asked that Councilman M y tfj addressed th Morris attempted to put It out alone. Harr,e,t, Fay WalkPr’ nlece ot the bride, played the Wedding Marches. spot? Isn’t that just what a feller Powell with a beautiful gold-mount- the franchise as voted at the last council and stated that he had a pro- Before those who had rushed »ft» r ! FollowlnK thp Ceremony the Brlday ought to be, as he ' trudges along on e(j fountain pen as a token of th-‘ meeting be changed in some details. position to make regarding the pre- the fire truck had succeeded in ge t-( party and glie„ ls adJourned to thfl his tired feet," as the feller said, club’s appreciation On suggestion of Mayor Hatfield, the gent worn-out water mains on Pine ting It started, they were told the room In the center of the doing his daily tasks and what little | Mr. powell, to whom the whole matter was referred to a committee street and other parts of the city, fire was out. A short time later the table was a beautifully decorated he may for his community? thing came as a complete surprise, to confer with the executive commit- He called attention to the fact that flames again burst out. wedding cake and on either side * * * : thanked the ladies for the gift as tee of the telephone company and re- the city now has on hand about Part of the stock and furniture tall white tapers. The Bride cut the __ _ , _wnn- »»per». i ne nnue eui in- . - I Thank goodness, another storm ou goon as he could recover his com- port at a later meeting. $6000 in the water fund for which j saved hut the litiildln? Is nrae- ■ , . the ocean of life has been weathered, posure, and stated that he had Superintendent H. P. Jewett ad- . . . „ „,,, 10, Q „V|.|, I ° u ne “ ' " “ »'ng ls prac rake and Mrs. Walker assisted by H it has no use until 1939, at which tically a total loss. ____„ „ served . „ „ a Ice cream. ______ Mrs. Bert Hickman We have felt for several days as if thoroughly enjoyed the work he had dressed the council and asked how tlme certain bonds are coming due. Those attending were Mr. and we were sitting on a volcano that given gjven ana and i felt that »ue the little he had. the proposition “ u mai nine ne uau they mey felt ten about anoui me proposition of oi He suggested suggested that the 'he city city employ employ a| a n i q i Mrs. J. W. Gillaspey and grandson, might erupt any moment. But com been able to do was no more than closing Fourth street (old highway) good engineer at once and use t h H i ® ® ® ^ ® y Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Brood. Mr. and mon sense has prevailed and once should be expected from any honest from the srhoolhouse to Pine street money to get to work at once while i A t P .T .A . Meet | ¡Mr*. W. B. Hickman and four more the skies are serene and our citizen who loved his home town, for a short period each noon to au- the ground is in the best condition _______ children and Mr. and Mrs. Arlle little town can again go on in the He also made a report of the com- tomobile traffic while the children and ai80 before the irrigating sea-i At a regular meeting of Central Walker and family. even tenor of its way. The dove of pietion of the street sign project are going to their homes to lunch son begins, on the project of relaying' Point P.T.A. on April I Scout Mast- Mrs. Jack Gillaspey in a gradu-.te peace is once more roosting on the which the ladies had asked him to He said the school would furnish $he old mains. ter Dale Smith with scouts Bob vin of Central Point High School, having clty hall; the hatchet has been manage student traffic officers and the nc- He proposed to call a bond elec-1 cent, Hal Jewett, Gene Holt and entered in her Senior year from buried and everyone can get to work At the close of the meeting. | cessary signs s» there would be no tion at the same time, or at leant j Kranklin Gebhard opened the prn- South Dakota. Mr. Gillaspey also again. Good work, fellers! ------ * ‘ were ~ ------ J cost to the city. - Mr. - Jewett - - further - delicious refreshments served ag 80on as practicable, tp authorize I * ram wlth presentation and salute , " ' “ p „ ln, • • • K.f Mrc Uiimnhrov aiw) Mrs - i_______ . .. .. by Mrs. Humphrey and Mrs Min- stressed the fact that so many child- the issuance of sufficient bonds to to the flag. is employed by Mr. William Newhail. Last week we had a bit to say; nfok The next meeting of the club ran were forced to use this street in cover the entire cost of this work. ______ _ _ guest ____ speaker. _____ _ Irving _ _ p ______ Reesiey, The couple will make their home in about several of the candidates seek-jwill be held on the first Wednesday order to get home, he felt It would Then, when the bonds are sold, t o [ waa amused, to say" the” leaat~"at""the I J ? * POuple w l" malt" ln* ,r n" mp ing the elusive voter in his den. Bnt^¡n May, at which time Mr. Roy Jones he an added safety factor In prevent- take out of the amount so raised many forms of salute to the flag, so Pn*|nf 'irr‘< P** Pn Point. someway we failed to mention that w-ill be invited to address th» club. ing accidents. the amount taken from the funds having accepted a challenge from a Their many friends In this com W. W. (B ill) Allen of Medford w a s ------------------------- Mayor Hatfield stated that he saw now lying idle in the bank and so ]a(jy „ { t he American Legion auxil- munity are wishing them much joy no objection to such a move, pro- be prepared to pay off the bonds llary to always be ready to tell bow #nd happlnPM seeking nomination on the republi- S u n d a y S c h o o l C l a s s can ticket for the office of county j , vided it would work no hardship on coming due next year. (This plan, it should be done he instructed and I _____ commissioner. Bill has had many: C j I V C S i l O N V C F i a r t y business concerns who use the first by the way. is almost identical ’» ith , illustrate«] the proper salute for years’ experience in business and if ------------ Evangelist A lley block south of Pine street to get to that proposed in an editorial pub-|which all were grateful. elected would no doubt make a veryj on Thursday evening March 31 and from their places of business, llshed in this paper in the issue of Mr. Beesley who is scout execu- To Speak Here good commissioner. The worst thing the members of Mrs. L. C. Grimes’ The matter was laid on the table un- .January 27. this year.) tlve of Crater Lake Area Council in his way is the fact that he lives Sunday School class held a shower til a later meeting to allow consulta- On account of the lateness of the «a|d tb|, district leads In scouting Evangelist James M. Alley Will in( or at least, almost in) Medford, for Ruby Brood at the home of Mrs. tion with these business concerns to hour, the council, after some d ls- and cubbing In region 11 which com apeak at Church of Christ on Wed A lot of the country folks seem to Everett Faber. The evening was *ee how they felt about the matter, cuslon, decided to take this matter promises four northwestern states nesday April 13 at 7:30 P.M. His have the idea that like Nazareth of spent playing games appropriate to j After all the visiting delegations up at an adjorned meeting to b® held Scout troop number 40 is alive subject Is "Twelve Proofs of Christ old. it's hard to find good things in the occasion. Several of the Ladies had left, the council proceed-d with tomorrow (Friday) night. It la re- and active he said but cubbing In Being. Eternal God." Evangelist that man's town. of the Federated Church assisted the regular business of the evening, ported that Mr. Paul Rynnlng, roun- Central Point has been hindered by Alley needs no introduction In this ------------------------- Mrs Grimes in making the arrange- The first business taken up was the ty engineer and chairman of the conflicting activities and lack of community annd we are assured of a FIRST GRADE NEWS ments. reading of an ordinance repealing Medford water commission, has been meeting places. He asked the P.T.A. large attendance. , . . [ The honor guest was the recipien* Ordinance No. 21*. passed some asked to be present at this meeting as sponsors to appoint den mothers Don’ t fail to hear him! Juat one 1938 . Wednesday. April 6. 1939. | of _ many _ _ _ ............ beautiful . gifts, Thosp at. !mof)thl, ago filing the minimum and has consented to come and as- to replace those who have resigned evening! There are only 20 children here, j tending included. Mesdames R. J. rate for city water at $1.50 per slst the council in making plans as H. C. Williamson, cub master. In Twelve are out. We are sorry. They Brood. Bert Hickman. Arlie Walker, justice to cubs cannot carry on have the chicken pox. Stanley Parrish. Ted Hill. Ray alone. Mr. Beesley stressed the The sun i* shining. We hear Boys Hike Home Wyatt, A. W. Ayers and E. C. Faber, W .R .C. District need of cubbing and scooting to many birds singing. The sky Is and the Mis»“s Nelda Jean Avers. Meet Held Sat. A fter Car Trouble build up a nation of useful citizens, I HI RCH OF CHRIHT beautiful. It is blue with white Geraldine Wiedman, Francis Homer, or else, from the trend of world af Clifton A. Phillips, clouds sailing around. Bob Scott and Pink O’Connor on fairs freedom and democracy in The annual meeting of the Gladys Vincent and Iris Hill. Paator Robert’s house has been painted Women's Relief Corps district num their return trip from Portland got these United States is in danger. Bible School 10:00 A M Come! over. as far as Drain when their car re Also that the overflowing reform ber 5, was held at Central Point in H»lp us build up to not leas than Young People’s Club Patricia has a pretty new dress. fused to travel any farther so th» Raymond brought us some candy To Present Play ,hP Grange hall. Saturday, April 2 boy» left the car and hitch hiked schools, industrial farms and prisons 220 for Easter Morning. ar» stark monuments to n»glected Communion and Preaching 11:00 chickens. Thank you, Raymond. -------- The meeting convened at 10 o - borne Jim O'Connor and Pink youth. A. M. Subject "Spring Time." The third and last play to be pre- clock in the morning with Madge' O’Connor started to go to Drain af- The absorption of Austria Into Children’s Church 11:00 A. M. sented by the Central Point Grange x)onian. president, of Gold Hill pre-',PT thP car but ,h* other side of Germany has lost one nation that Mrs. Phillips. Pastor. members Is to be given Saturday Roseburg their car turned over up has been foremost in scouting sident, of Gold Hill presiding Christian Eideavor for all ages. night April 9 at 8 p. m side down in a mud puddle. S o one His conclndig remarks were com 6 30 P.M. Carl Hover, Director. Convention officers were seated A certain business man develop The play will be preceeded b y , was hurt. Orville Caster and Orth plimentary to th» P T A . In the way Evangelistic Service. Subject "The ing a new hobby— he is starting » everal specialty numbers and the by GraDta P— rorP- Miller left Monday after the car that they have stood back of their troops Las' Three Days of The Passion gall stone necklace— anyone having public is promised a very entertain-! Mrs. Minnick gave the address of was left »t Drain and returned home but said there was much more that Week." Chart Sermon showing time any stoneg to sell, call 611 and pro- na evening. The" play was selected, welcome with Mrs Elva Lough of with |t Tuesday »ven'ng. Jim O*- could he done to »nconrage the hoys and event, and explaining Nison, dnee a doctor's certificate that they|^a8t and directed by members of the Medford responding. The following Connor was able to drive his carjand th»lr leaders the April of A D 30. Easter occurs 'young people’s club assisted by M rs.officers urere elected for the coming home ar* genuine and receive 25 cents Mrs. Bessie W'illlams, vice presld- Just the same time In 1938 as in Gene Blackford. Persons taking partjY***- ! ------------------- — piece. , egt, presided at th» business meet- A D JO April 17 la accurate. Come in the play are: Del mar Smith, Har- President, Mrs Helen Pitman EASTERN STAR O F T K 1 A I | ing The report of th» nominating , let us study this interesting subject Sunday morning a pastor telling old Smith. Donald Smith, Ralph Ashland; senior vice-president; Doral IN SPIRATION FT»R Lt'N't HEON committee was r»ad. accepted an<* | together the ladles that he didn't know as Van Zy\. Everett Gebhard, Fredi , Jones. Central Point; junior vice- --------- the following candidate, elected; James M Alley will be with us >n there was anything wrong with thtlr Young. Gertrude Hammond and president, Ella Patrick. Gold Hill: Mrs Halil» Huntington of Eugene. Mrs W M Holt for presld»nt; Mrs. W o dB ««U y April U snd will fcgfBfl hats except that they made th» !, roth .1 Hedgepath js*eretarytreasur»r. -»creiaryir»asur»r. Carri» t a r n » Crapsey, crapsey.I j Associated Associated Grand Grand Conductre-., O.- h C. Williamson, Williamson, vice thf sllblpct Twelve Proofs That vice president president |,hP 8U|>jeCt "Twelve Proofs ladies look silly. The piay Is on» that will please Xshland; chaplain. Elva Lough E.g of Oregon, was the inspiration Mra. Vern» Hansen, second vice pre- ,, E, » rnal God." Se» notice else- those desiring to langh as many un- M»dford; guard. Bes»le Henderson, for a luncheon at the heme of Mrs sident: Mrs T H Furry, secretary; wh» r» ln (his Issue of The Arne A merles n. mm • $ * $ * • ■ ! V “ ! ;,nn'1 ™ mir a^ _ i 1 rondu.rlo r' M , , ) a r i . 0 a [ Everett Esher. Wednesday at 1 O O y r s Walter Gebhard. treasurer snd | the fast moving twenty five minute, Grants Pass; color bearers, Kather- o’clock. Mrs r f, pierce, historian THE FEDERATED CHURCH gav» the password One met sudden rroduction 'ne Peterson. Medford. Millie Tucker.! The luncheon fable was centered The fifth grade mother, won the Rev. R. C. Lesrls, Pastor. death when Mrs. M C. Merritt Dancing will follow the entertain- Medford. Hattie Moore, Ashland with daffodils annd yellow taper« prig* for attendance An executive Pitone SI stepped on it. ment wl'h the Dicky Orchestra fur- Edna Kiiburn, Central Point; Spring flowers w»re used about th» j m» « f |nR wm |>» held April 4 at Mrs Sunday School 9: JO A M. Williamsons home, all members are Worship 11:90 A M The five ton roller and two yard ,hP mul" r ' , tr‘ ot*c * . r y r e m . Grant, rooms Following the luncheon the group arged to attend Jackson Couaty'A.M. dump truck filling up hole, in th»-, P’«*»»'* *• a,te" d- a pa' * : musician, Mary Robbins. Grants Pass. pr*sa correspondent. went to the Masonic Hall for a Council meeting will he held April 'Junior and Senior League 9: JO phar« P to be made Pendleton and Patterson «»rvice * « • » - { Emma Gleason, Central Point, as- school of Instruction, conducted by 20 at Talent. PM Station, slid Into «he hol» and cam Mr Fred Pank»y of Chlloquin ! sistant guard. Irene Johnson. r»n- Mrs Huntington. Evening Services 7 10 P. M H P. Jewett announced the dan- very n»ar being permanent filling e ! *P»nt Sunday at the Gifford horn*, jtral Point; condnetor Mary Hale. The Invited were Mrs. C le rs j»in c and music program by the W»dn»ed»y Evening Prayer 7:Je at l-ast t h e y b»gin to think *o netor»- " . they succeeded In getting out '* r- P• nhp,, ,an* h’ W *, f »*»»9 Vincent. Mrs Evelyn Skyrman. Mra ¡"Y o u n g Oregonians" on April 14 at: P M -------- S.hool a number of years ago snd Gold Hill was »elected a , the next Sadie Kohler. Mr». Gladys Jewett, j |„ the high school auditorium Tuesday altsrnoon B hie Study Johnny Bohnert speeding home in now at* r.dlrt th» nnlversHv. r.i- inr p ac» in 19J9 Lunch*on Mrs. tyolit» Massey. Mr* Ethel Ffhe A11 «her ask for two hosra o f enter- 2 JO P M a down poor of rain on his llt'lej --------- --------------- was served at noon by the Cen’ ral man. Mrs Margar»t Swing, and the tatnfng ta luncheon at noon. Th* The R»re*n Bible Class will m»et r H streamlined trnctor Monday af-j John Pr well of Klamath Falls Point corps About 7$ were seated honor guest. Mra Huntington, and home economic» class will serve this i at the Wyatt home nest Friday after- t moon. v i r P H big pvrerts Tunday 'vr o g -d the t a b » tha horses ?lru P#u!ab Fabsr. y \ . j-jhlle 1» Invited noon. alie (Cliurrltrs So w h a t? _ 1 1