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About The Central Point American. (Central Point, Or.) 1936-195? | View Entire Issue (April 21, 1938)
CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN VOLUME X VENTRAL POINT, OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1»:U* M u s in g s ^ by an Innocent Bystander A MM»* W e admit we were somewhat dis appointed at the failure of the city council to place the matter of »»- curing the Medford water <>u the ballot at the proposed special elec tion to be called in connection with the regular primary election to be held May 20. We had hoped they would agree to give the people a chance to vote whether they wanted the present worn-out water mains re placed only, or whether they wished to have the whole job done at this time. it would not have cost tne city a penny more to have put both propositions on the ballot at thi* time. • • • In order to raise the money to do any work at all on the old mains this year it has been found necessary to call a special election to vote on the bonds. And so long as they are having an election anyway, why not put BOTH propositions on the bal lot and let the people decide which one they want? uur idea would b“ to have the ballot carry two proposi tions something like this: PKOPOSTION NO. 1 To authorize the city couucil to issue bonds in an amount not to ex ceed $10,000 tor the purpose of lay ing ntw cast iron water mains to re place the eight-inch mains extend ing from the water tower to 4th street, thence along 4th street to i’ lne street and thence along Pile street to the Pacific highway. Th couucil o use what money is now on hand and issue only such bonds at this time as may be necessary to complete the job. The balance ot the authorized bonds to be issued later to take care of the 19,500 in water bonds coming due in Augus:, 1939 PROPOSITION NO. 2 To authorize the city council to issue bonds in an amount not to ex ceed $40,000 for the purpose of till ing new cast Iron water mains to replace the eight-inch mains extend ing from the water tower to 4th street, thence along 4th street to Pine street and thence along Pine street to the Pacific highway. AND ALSO FOR THK PURPOSE OF LAYING A TEN-INCH CAST IRON MAIN FROM THE WATER TOWER IN T H E CITY OF CENTRAL POINT TO A POINT ON THE OLD PACIFIC HIGHWAY AT OR NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF THK MID WAY ROAD WITH SAID HIGH WAY TO CONNECT WITH THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF MEDFORD. And further to em power the city council to make a contract with the said city of Med ford for the sale of water to the city of Central Point. • • • Of course the above proposals are not presented with any Idea that they are drawn in the proper legal language or form but merely to con vey the idea of what we have in mind. Why not get the whole thing on the ballot and get it over with? Is not this a good time and way to get this thing settled? Sure ly the people should be given an op portunity to express their wishes In the matter. And by putting both propositions on the same ballot (with no additional cost to the city) our citizens would then have an op portunity to express themselves as to whether they desired the council to go ahead and replace the old mains which have proven to be past repairing and let it go at that, or whether they wanted them to go ahead and put in the Medford water at this time. TENTH BIRTHDAY Council Moves to OF C. P. GRANGE Call Election on IS CELEBRATED Bonds for Repair Central Point Grange members The city council ran into a snag celebrated the tenth birthday of the Monday night in their plan to get Central Poiut Grange April 20. A covered dish dinner was served at going in the immediate future on the 7:30. The tables were beautifully project of laying new water mains in decorated with spring blossoms. the business district of Central Daffodils, Narcissus and Apple blos Point. They had been depending on soms wore the tlowers used. an apparent right granted the coun- About 140 persons were present dlby the charter to issut bonds not at the dinner hour. exceeding $5000 without a special Ice cream was served by the vote of the people for the purpose of Grange, also a beautiful birthday i extending or improving the water cake with 10 candles on it decorated svst m. An investigation by Record the officers’ table. The cake was er Tex, however, disclosed the fact largo enough to supply all present a that this right had already been ex- j ercised several years ago and the serving. After .the dinner a fine program 'city attorney ruled that It could not was enjoyed. The Past officers and be done again. Thus it became ap the Charter members were honored parent that the only way ihe money and the Grange ^wnrk was revealed could he secured to complete the d - sired project wa.i by callig an elec- In lo chapters. itlon to vote on a bopd issue for this Those on the Program were: i purpose. Mr and Mrs. Arnold Rohnert, Mr. The council spent several hours and Mrs Vietor Bnrsell, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Patterson, Mr. and in discussing the matter and several Mrs Morse Haley, Mrs. Edvthe Roh propositions were considered. Fin nert. Mr. John Anderson, Mr. Arden ally Councilman Myers moved that a Tyrrell, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Richard special election be called at the same son, Mrs. Fred Sanders, Mrs. V. time as the regular Primary election Ritsslnger, Mrs. .1. S. Lydiard. Freda (May 20) for the purpose of voting Young, Mr. O. C. Purkeyplle, Lola on the question of authorizing the Blackford. Donald Smith. Velma council to issue bonds in a sum not MeCredie, Delmei- Smith, Mr. and to exceed $15.000, to be issued as Mrs. Leonard Freeman, Mr. and needed, for the purpose of laying Mrs. Wm. Foley, O. C. Maust. Ed new mains from the water tower to Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Neal- 4th street, thence to Pine street and on, Roberta Pankey, Mrs. H. P. on to the highway. The motion was carried and the cltty attorney in Jewett and small daughter. structed to prepare the necessary The program consisted of speech formal resolution calling such an es. skits and music and was thor election. This resolution will be act oughly enjoyed hy ail present. ed upon st the regualr meeting tofoe Mrs. Wm. Foley, Mrs. Arnold Boh- held May 2. nert and Ed Vincent planned the During the discussion prior to the program, and new members marvel voting on this motion Councilman ed at the many accomplishments of l Milton made a statement urging that the Grange since its organization. I the matter of securing the Medford water be placed on the same ballot and the amount of the bonds to be Grade Schools to voted on be increased to cover that project as well as the re-laying of Present Operetta the old mains. He stated that he felt the people should he allowed to Tomorrow Evening that choose whether they desire to merely have the old system repaired or to The Central Point Grade School is pres nting tlu- operetta, "The Blue Belt” . April 22 at the High School Patricia Carlon, 22, auditorium, at 8 o'clock. The operetta tells the story of Dies A fter Crash how brave Prince Halvor resuces lovely Prlnccss Ellanore from the Patricia Levan Carlon, 22-year- clutches of Witch Hag. The main characters are: King old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gorumnus, ruler of Norway— Eu E. Carlon of Kings highway, died In gene Holt: Princess Ellanore, his Ashland Community hospital at 2:05 daughter—‘Beverly Watson; Halvor, a m. Sunday of Injuries received th: beggar-boy who became Prince— when th e car irt which she was a Ronald James; Thirnbelina, Queen passenger, driven by Jerome H. Trill of the Flower Fairies— Ruth Kizer; of 521 West Second street, upset on Hag, the witch— Zoe Hill; Musty- the Pucific highway a short distance lore, the King's soothsayer— Wood- south of Talent less than two hours row Phllllps;Slywit, the King's Jes earlier. ter—John Ross. The cast also in At an inquest held Tuesday morn cludes fairies, gnomes, courtiers, ing the coroner’s found no one guardsmen, and other members of guilty. The sympathy of the entire the King's Court. community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Carlon on the tragic death of their daughter. Stationery Store In New Location have in addition to this repair job, the new system. However, it seemed to be the consensus of opluion of the other three councilmen present that it would be better to take up the matter of re-laytng the local water mains at this time and to postpone the voting on the Medford proposi tion to a latter date. The opinion was expressed that it might be poss ible to obtain federal aid for the larger project If and when Congress Totea to grant the necessary money to enable the RFC to make such loans, and that it might be better to wait on that account. Owing to the fact tHat Engineer Rynninc had been instructed to pre pare (he plans and specifications in entail preparatory to issuing a call for bids on the project as soon as possible, and the further fact that he had promised to have these speci fications ready for presentation at the May meeting, It was felt that the best thing to do under the circum stances was called the special elect ion to vote on the bond issue as soon as possible. There was some discus sion relative to the amount of bonds to be asked for. Attention was called to the fact that there would be $9,500 in water bonds coming due August 1, 1939 and that money would have to be provided to pay them. The present plan of the council Is to uhc the $7000 now on hand, which was being saved to pay off these bonds, and In addition is sue as many of the new bonds to be voted on as necessary to complete the laying of the new mains In the city. The balance of this bond issue would be held in reserve to pay the 1939 bonds. The new mains to be laid consist of 3100 feet of eight-inch cast iron pipe and 100 feet of six-inch. A separate estimate is being made to ascertain the cost of re-laying the main on East Tine street, which had not been Included in the original figures. It is thought that it may be found necessary to replace this main also. Cooked Food Sale And Bazaar To Be Held Saturday The Civic club will hold a cooked food sale and bazaar Saturday all day at the library. It is hoped that all the ladies In Central Point will help in some way either with cooked foods or articles for the bazaar. A lunch of sandwiches, potatoe salad, home made cookies, and coffee will be served at noon. Don’t forget the «late, Saturday, April 23. Move Started To Advertise City NUMBER 2H Clean-up Day Is Urged Here With the coming of Spring comes the time to clear away the winter's accumulation of rubbish. For several years it has been the custom to set a certain day for (his purpose, at which time the city truck makes regular trips to haul this rubbish out to the city dump free of charge. Request is hereby made that such a Clean-up day be set by the city council at their next meet ing so the people of the city may prepare for same by placing all matter to be hauled away at con venient places to be. picked up by 'he truck. New Service Station of "G en eral” Company Nearing Completion The new General Petroleum ser vice station at the corner of Pine and Front streets is now pructically complete and Is a fine addition to the btisiuess structures along our principal street. The new building, which replaced the old station operated for many years by Verne Pendleton, is constructed of wood, painted white with green trimmlug, which are the regular colors adopt ed by the General company. In laying the plans for the new building the company decided to build the station farther hack from the highway with the gas pumps and driveway in front. The building contains three rooms— an office room containing a stock of automo bile accessories and specialties; a store room In the rear of the office and a grease room, with hoist and complete greasing facilities for all makes of cars. The pumps are ar ranged In front of the office and con nected with it by a wide sloping roof and concrete plutform. Outside the pumps is another concrete platform or apron. The company has placed three new Tokheitn computing pumps In the new station. These pumps are of the very latest design and show automatically the exact amount of each sale so the customer may see for himself just what the charge should be. The mechanism is so ar ranged that the figures must be set to sero each time any gas i8 pumped, thus eliminating mistakes. The old station ItuMriiug has h'en torn down and a new driveway con structed so that now drivers ap proaching the intersection from the east have a clear view for a distance of two blocks or more toward Med ford. The new grounds about the station have not been entirely com pleted on account of the wet condi tion of the new fill, especially on the south side of the station. On this side of the new building will bo found new and modern rest rooms and air and water connections. A driveway extends entirely aroun.l the building for the convenience of patrons. New flood lights have been Installed giving the new station a very attractive appearance at night. The new station is under the per sonal supervision of Verne H Pendle-; ton and Donald Patterson, both of whom are too well known In this lo cality to need Introduction. Both are native Oregonians, Mr. Pendleton having been raised in the Table Rock district and Mr. Patterson was horn in Klamath <«>unty but haH lived most of his life Just north of this «Ry. He is a son of Mr. War ren Patterson, secretary of the Fe deral Farm Loan association for this district and graduated from th» local high school a few years ago. These gentlemen, by their careful, courteous service to the motoring puhlic have built up a very good business for this station and have made many friends for themselves. The American extends hearty con- graillation to them upon the compla- tion of their new station, which we are told cost the company In the neighborhood of $6000. The elec tric wiring alone (Including fix tures) cast about $750. SENIORS WORK OK GLASS PUH 10 BE APRIL 29 When a man wins honors in foot ball, is an all-star basketball player, and then takes a leading role in the senior class play, m addition to play ing baseball, taking part in track activities, and carrying his school work with credit, THAT'S NEWS. Such a one is Blue O'Connor, known as "Pop" Harrington In the senior play, a 3-act comedy "The Patsy", to be staged Friday April 29. This is O'Connor's first attempt at dramatics, and reports from the cast and coach are that he ls putting the same "punch” and enthusiasm into it that he has always put Into athletics. Other well known and experienced stars who will appear are Barbara Koehler, Nelda Ayers. Lola Glass, Jim Grimes, Viola Penland, and Raymond Miller. Art Coplnger and Lyle Seymour likewlse active in all high school sports, will make their first appear ance before a C’> ntral Point audience. “ The patsy” is a royalty play, given by permission of Samuel French. It ls a story of a younger sister who Is imposed upon in order to give her older sister social pres tige. But justice wins, the rights of Patricia, "The Patsy,” are recogniz ed, and "Ma" Harrington ls put In her place by "Pop” . It Is a comedy from beginning to end. sparkling with fun and humor ous witty speeches. Business manager, Adaleno Cass- niau is conducting a ticket selling campaign. Reserved seats are on sale at Stone's Drug Store. The ad mission price to all Is 25 cents Frys Honored on 61st Anniversary 61 wedding anniversary was cele brated hy Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Try when friends gathered, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Starkey last Friday afternoon. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Fry report a delightful time. They received many remembrances hut Mrs. Fry says the best was the happy time of companionship. Dinner was served at 5 o'clock. Mrs. C K. Sorenson assisted the hostess. An attractive feature of the dinner was the bride’s cake decorat ed with a miniature bride and groom. Following the dinner, music was enjoyed. Mr and Mrs. Fry’s youngest daughter Susie Long wanted them to come to Salem to celebrate but Mr. Fry stated they were not able • o go. If it had been 20 years ago they would have gone. They also have an Invitation to attend the wed ding of granddaughter in Portland. ähp (filturrlipii A movement Is under way to se G R A N G E N O TES CHURCH OF CHRIST cure a special stamp to be used at Clifton A. Phillips, The Y’ oung People's Club will pre the postoffice during Airmail Week, Medford Stationery Store now lo cated at their new location at 210 sent their play "Taking Father's May 15-21, to be placed on all air Pastor East Main street, Medford. Oregon. Place", in Medford April 30 at the mail letters mailed here during that Bible School 10:00 A. M. Roland week. The stamp will bear the Is one of the oldest stationery stores Medford Senior Hi school. Hover, Supt. The Jackson County Recreation name of the city and an appropriate mi Southern Oregon, established hy Communion and Preaching 11:00 a Mr. Whitman in about 1900, later club is sponsoring the program April design advertising the city. A. M. Subject "The Savior and The Authority to use such special rub 30 and all money raised will be used purchased by Geo. F. King and Bro Judge". Special chorus by Choir. • • • ther and in 1909 by Davis and Mil to help equippe a recreation camp ber stamps advertising localities Christian Endeavor 7:00 P. M. As we sat in the council chamber ler and was known as the Medford In Jackson county. and cities was recently given by the All ages welcome! the other night and listened to the Book Store and located at 209 East Mrs. O C. Maust has tickets for postoffice department and the idea Evangelistic Service 8:00 P. M. talk concerning the water situation Main until they moved to the loca sale and Central Point persons at-j Is being generally taken up by the Subject “ Mount Olivet". we couldn't help but feel that our tion 34 North Central where It re tending should purchase tickets off wide-awake cities of the country. Instrumental Duet. McQuigg mayor and councilmen had been mained until they moved to their her so Central Point will get credit | Each city is allowed to use any R rot hers. doing a lot of very serious thinking present location at 210 East Main. for all tickets purchased in this dis- < design they may desire. Prayer and Bible Study Wednes It Is thought that the use of this about this matter and the writer The stationery business was pur trict. day 7:30 P. M. Devotional Leader honestly believes that every man chased from The Koke Chapman rubber stamp on the airmail letters| Mrs. Mary Coker. Study Leader, connected with our official body is Company by Z. N. Agee, the present which will leave this city during Mrs. Emma Houston. doing what he personally believes to owner, JnIv 1st. 10 3 1 Mr. Agee New Fish Hatcheries Airmail Week will be of great ad be the best thing for the city in this has been in the stationery and paper vertising value to our city in calling THE FEDERATED CHURCH emergency. But while we honor j business since 1909, retail and attention of every person who sees Soon To Be Built Rev. It. C. Lewis, Pastor. these gentlemen for the work they 1 wholesale. them that we have a progressive Phone 51 are doing we still believe that there community here. W . P. A . Sanitation In their new location they will Prospects for establishment of a could be no possible harm in getting add new lines. A new line of desks, Sunday School 9:30 A. M. Program Booming Worship 11:00 A. M BOTH propositions on the ballot office cabinets and new filing de number of Federal fish hatcheries this spring. Let's get It off our vices will be an improved feature, on th* Columbia River and Its tri- ' Easter Dinner Served Sunday Evening 8:00 P. M. County Supervisor P. H. Jurgen- chests and get settled down to busi and also a better grade of office and butarl s. Including the Willamette, Christian Endeavor 7:00 P. M. At Carr Home sen reports that 29 new type Insect- became definite today when Chair ness once more. ociai stationery. Evangelistic Services each evening 0 0 » proof toilets were purchased In at 8:00 P. M. Thc Post Office Substation No. 1 man Bland of the House Committee A delightful family gathering and Jackson and Josephine Counties last on Merchant Marine and Fisheries It has been said that perhaps It Is located in the store. Easter dinner was enjoyed last Sun They will try to give you a bet announced that his Committee, with day at the Dorl- Coleman home. week, these Privies are constructed Missionary meeting Thursday at would be better to wait until » and Installed by the W.P.A. of Ore know just what Congress is going ter service that will serve you better. in the next week, will hold an exe Those present were: Mr. and Mrs gon at no cost to the purchaser, ex 2 P. M. at the home of Mrs. E C. cutive session on the bill, H. R. Richmond. Cars will leave the to do about providing funds to e n -' 1797, Introduced hy Congressman Joseph Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Carr cept for material church at 1:45 p. M. able the RFC to make loans to and children. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Because this program may be In P. T . A . N OTES James W. Mott, authorizing an ap cities for such improvements at a The Sunday School board of the propriation of $500.000 for con Carr and Junior, Miss Lola Carr, j effect for only a limited time, Mr. much lower rate of interest than we struction of these hatcheries. It is Mrs Martha Hadley, all of Medford, j Jorgensen advises all wishing to In Federated church meet at the horn* probably would have to pay on an Mrs. C. L. Pierce will be accom- Mrs. Louise Cash and Mr. and Mrs. i stall a sanitary toilet to plare their of Mrs. Grimes Tuesday evening. The ordinary bond issue. This sounds anied by Mrs. E C Faber. Mrs. W. expected the bill will be reported to Aetna Carr of Grants Pass, and Mr. 1 orders at once. reasonable enough, but the writer H Holt, Mrs. H C Williamson and the House Immediately upon conclu Arthur Dailey and son were callers i Further information may be ob best way to help the twenty-five boys and girls who gave their hearts fails to see what harm could possible >*rs. Tnd Furry to Klamath Fails on sion of the executive session. tained by contacting the Economy to the Lord Easter Morning In Sun The plea for th* building of in the afternoon be done by having the AUTHORITY Monday. April 25, where they will Lumber Co. In Medford where a day school was the main Issue be to Issu“ such bonds settled at th'.s a't'nd the school of instruction con hatcheries hy the Federal govern model la on display. fore us. Mr. Ayres gave his report time. The mere fact that such au ducted by Mrs. Charles F Roe, Na ment is based upon the ground that Daring Robbery Is of the meeting In Grants Pass last the Ronnevllle Dam, a government thority had been given would In no tional Field Secretary of th» Nation week This board consists of the Planed Near City wise prevent the council from hold al Congren od Parents and Teach project, has Impaired the salmon 13 t<ach»Vs and officers of the S. 8 ing back on ISSUING the bonds un ers Your Founders Day contribu run on the Columbia and that It >s Wednesday morning Joe Collins j til such a time as th» question of t o r helps to bring Mrs. Poe to the duty of the government to mak* Rev James Johnston of Ceres, np for this Impairment hy incr*as- was awakened hy a confusion on the ; securing federal funds had been set Sonthern Oregon. I California will open a two week's 'ng the facilities for artificial pro hithway Cars stowing up and o Straight from the Mighty Bow tled. pagation. • • • many on highway at one time. On this truth Is driven: Th*y fall, snd j serllea of meetings Wednesday night Public hearings before the Com Investigation h* found that his gate they alone, who hare not striven.— I In the Brick Chnrrh at 8:00. Every But if Congre.s, by any good for mute«. on the Mott Bill and on » Of course it Is possible that if, one Invited lo come study the word had been taken off the hinges and i Clarence Urmy. when, or ever federal money could tune, should happen to continue to j • Im'lar Senate Bill were conclud'd wir'*s cut both on his place snd thej with ua. be obtained for so insignificant a hock st the ld»a of any more "pump las* week Appearing with Congress John Anderson place Mr Cash thinking this town The rattle The Missionary Circle meets runt so far away from the public nrltnlng". we would hav» taken th" i man Mott in behalf of th» hill wer* had got out on Highway and block-] wpuld he a good place to open up the horn» of Mrs. V»rne Hansen trough as tur tittle town is. we first step toward getting st a Job; S e n a t o r a tombstone factory, because there Ream»s. Congressman *d traffic. A pen had been placed | Friday. April 22 at 2 o'clock, might then find that w e would not our people wanted done, and much- Pierce and Jam»« L Hope of Astoria. rn th* Paul 8h*rer place down n*ar are «o many chlselers here j ladles of the church are urged to precious time would thereby b * ! be able to use these particular bond Bear Cr*«k and everything pointed a City Treasurer Jon»s building I'end and bring sewing equipment In that rase all that would be ne eoyed. Beth. P e g . P s t snd Dorothy H»r- plan to steal fin* hunch of pigs. It • • • well as outgrown clothing that i cessary would be for the rotinefl to ford of Portland spent the Easter would pav farmers to b* on guard such a big fire in the Alley that th» he mad» into something services just forget they bad ever b**u au All of which above is ha«ed. of on with the'r grandparents. until three parties sre brought to fir» department was railed out or If ! for cur Rtor» House at the chat not should have been. thorized to lasoe them, snd they ronrse. on th* ld»s that • majority Mr snd Mrs W Warner The girl« Justice Anv one who Is unable to att< could then go ahead with whatever ° f the people of this city vote for spend the Eastey vacation h»re every ‘ ■Rureshot” Guy Tex thinking to ' would h* doing the Missionary Cli might he necessary to g e t Uurl» Proposition No 2 if they should !»•» rear but hay* to return to take part Mrs Rurkman has £ ‘«*p sick but nlçae np the <Uv hall and start a I a ftreat favor by leaving any a: Bom to W p ua «rut. vlren • chance in th» programs ler FVPfg;- is Itrproving at this time «hooting galltr/. 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