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CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN VOLUME X CENTRAL POINT, OREGON. - c - - i M u s i n g s ^ tiy an Innocent Bystander THURSDAY', MAY »I. IttW IWEIlfy SENIORS M ore Work on i Pacific Highway FRIDA) EVENING A im of Chambers NUMBER a * Former Local Girl Attacked by Burglar COUNCIL OPENS RIOS FOR LAVINO H E R MAINS Mrs. Guy Tex received a letter from the former Miss Geneva Drown, Well, the primary has come audl former well known local girl, from gone and we can again settle down £an Jose, California, telling of the and tnrget politics for a while. That , experience of her sister, Eulalia, is. we can at least pause for breath. j with a burglar at her home in San Now that the shouting and tumult | Jose. Following is an excerpt from has died the writer can admit a KYKRY EFFORT IS HEIN 11 ■ the letter: strong admiration for Governor Mar Tile city council met In adjourned Repr:sentatives of chambers of chairman and A. H. Banwell, secret-1 1 started to write to you once tin. In fact, we admire any person MARK TO MARK THK LAST session Tusday night for the purpose S E N I O R , ........ , who has the fortitude to tell th“ \ « i i k O P S C H O O L ask each I before about the burglar that broke ary. It was decided to from Ashland. Grants of canvassing vote ln the recent city New Dealers, especially Madam Per W'KKK. CULMINATING IN THK the I chamber of commerce in all cities int° Sister's house and when she Pass. Hoseburg. together with kins and the LRB where to head in J ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CERE- along the Pacific highway south of "creamed, beat her with a baseball election and to open bids for the lay 1 0 tell the truth the worst thing >|ON|j;s TO n K HELD IN THK roads and highways committee of Eugene to name three men to act h,t- lIer husband was working in ing of new water main« in this city. we can say of Old Iron Pants is All members were present, as well as the Jackson County Chamber of that he changed his registration tlYMNASllM FRIDAY KYENINU with this committee, besides one Co,om*' 1,1 northern California; City Attorney Skyrman and Engine from republican to democrat because: MAY 27 AT H O’t'IXM'K. Commerce and county officials, met man to serve on a budget committee I Jerr>' un<* Jean was in one bedroom er Paul Rynnlng. A number of repre he thought he stood a better show of j John F. Casteel, the head of th« for dinner at the Hotel Medford to devise ways and mtans to rais. *nd Sister was sleeping alone. She sentatives of contracting firms and in pipe and fittings were also ficke?* e' eCted t0 C° nKret"‘ ° " thatj Speech Department of University of Wednesday evening at »1:30. (money to carry on an active cam- woke up and thought she heard dealers present. • • • ! Oregon, will give the address of th‘- The meeting was called to order j paign with the state highway com- someone in the house. She asked The official canvas of the result who was there, and he said, 'Shut of the election showed that a total But in Charley Sprague we still evening using as his subject "Can by Eugene Thorndike, president of mission. have a candidate whom we believe to You Wait?" the local chamber, who stated that Representatives from all the cities up, or I'll kll you.' She thought In- of 211 votes were cast. In North be . just . . as . strong a lover of "law and ! The valedictory will be given by'the meeting had been called to dis- ln southern Oregon were very en- had a gun but thought he couldn t Central Point precinct the vote was 83 \es to 3u No. In the South oid army man ever w m . He I. a man , Lyle Seynlour “ nd " ,e salutatory by cuss plans for Increased allocation thu.la.tlc regarding the project and hit her the first time, so started Central Point precinct the result under whose banner every true Ore- ^ r*hur Coplnger. of monies to the Pacific Highway. It was decided to call the first meet- screaming. Then he hit her with a was 80 Y os, 21, No. For the entire gonian. regardless of party, may The music will be furnished by Ht turned the meeting over to Mr. S. ing of the new committee within a baseball bat and broke her right arm city the vote was 183 for the bond to 51 against, or a majority of 112 for. enlist with a clear conscience. And the high school band under the V. Carpenter, who announced that ¡short time when the state highway and left finger. Following the annoucement of the unless we miss our guess, that is direction of R. A. Boots, The Girls'I before proceeding further with a n y' commission will be in Medford for “ Jean came running in from her risnlt of the special election. Re what will happen next fall. Hurrah Glee Club, accompanied by Miss | permanent organization, he wished consultation with local officials. bedroom and ran into him. He for Sprague for governor. corder Tex auuoiiuced that he receiv Norma Zinser, will sing the selection j to call on Mr. Glen Jackson, who | Among the interesting speakers grabbed for her throat and they both ed five bid« for the contract for lay We hear rumors that they are "The Bells of St. Mary's.” j had prepared some figures in regard at Wednesday's dinner was Profes- fell down. 1 gues8 he got scared ing the new mains and that a care ful check showed that all bidders having trouble again np at the city The diplomas will be presented b y' to the number of out-of-state cars'sor Irving Vining of Ashland, former when Jean ran in and dropped the were properly qualified. On motion, well One of the pumps has gone j entering Oregon over this highway president of the state chamber of bat to go after her. Sister hit him the council order the recorder to havwire and will have to be pulled ilr. H. P. Jewett. The exercises are being held inland showing it3 importance as one commerce, who called attention to over the head once, hut her arms proceed to open the bids. Following for repairs. Too bad we haven’t a gravity system and so get away the gymnasium again this year to of the leading highways of the en -! some of the weak points in the pre were broken and she didn’t have m a list of the bidders, togather with tile amount of their bid: from all such grief. Maybe we will provide more room. Decorations will ttr« state. ¡sent program of handling tourist much power. He ran out of the back F. C. Dillard, 39 Summit Avenue, have some day. be arranged by the junior class un coast cvfGA^ 1 MBv zEvc.o ¡travel. He also called attention to 1 door so fast that he knocked a hole Medford, $11.052.50. der the direction of Mrs. Ross and Following Mr. Jackson’s talk, Mr. the many different problems con- ^ In the screen door, which was un- Edward F. Webber, 5# Ross By the way, we have a hunch that Mr. Jewett. Carpenter called for nominations for fronting highway officials and urged latched They have fund no trace Court. Medford, $12,825.00. Friend Rudy Singler knows mor ] Ba de Aj Den Herder, Lebanon, The program will be as follows- permanent chairman. Former State the new committee to take up their of him and Slater's arms are almost than he did (or at least, would ad- Ore., $12,094.75. mit to knowing) about the political Processional High School Band Senutor A. C. Marsters of Roseburg work In a spirit of cooperation In- well. Jean was not hurt, except u R I. Stuart &. Sons, 521 N. Fir St., game. For a young feller he . . made invocation . . ............... ............................ Rev. Lewi« was chosen unanimously. Nell Al- stead of antagonism with these scratch on the neck, but they have Medford, $ 13,7 4 5 .0 0 . some race and to M^iongra u a Music High School Bandl len of Giants Pas* was named vice much-burdened gentlemen. United Contracting Co., 311 Stock , moved from that house. Exchange Building, P o r t la n d. Salutation Arthur Copinger! — ■ — ---------------------------------------------- | “ Jean has gone to the city to be We have been waiting to hear $11.991.50. Lyle Seymour' r> that a re-count was going to be ask- Valedictory with Dwight and hi" wife and Sister Upon motion, It was decided to chool Bids Farewell Arthur Copinger ed for in the Central Point South A d d r e s s ............. John F. Caateel has moved to Colnma with her fatni- refer the b id s to the City Engineer prscinct on account of the tie l*et-1 -‘ Bell« of St. Mary's '* Girla’ Glee To Talented Teachers Wins Honor Cup iy. all except Jerry, who is staying for recommendation, the report to ween certain ladies for the import be made within ten days. As soon Club with us until school is out." ant position of Precinct Committee- as this report 1« received a special It is with regret that we as a high Arthur Coplnger is the member of woman. But guess they have decid Presentation of meeting will be called and the con H. P. Jewett I Bchool must say good-bye to two of this year's graduating class to re Diplomas ......... ed to toss a penny for the Job. tract let. It is expected that work Eighth Graders ceive the honor cup, the highest our most talented teachers this year. will sturt on the project early ln Music .... High School Band And as It happens they are both award given by the school. June. PHILOSOPHY OK LIFK Benediction ..............Rev. Phillips. To Graduate On Did It ever occur to you that a An application waH read from The ones eligible this year be — The Central Pointer from the music department. man's life is full of crosses and George Ford asking for the appoint Friday Morning It. A. Botts. who for seven years cause of scholastic records were Ar- temptations? He comes into the ment us inspector on the new work. has directed the orchestra uud hand j thur.Copinger, James Grimes, Ada- world without his consent and go«-« Mr Ford has htid much experience New Award System Twenty-five students of the Cen in such work itnif Will be a good man most efficiently here, has reorganiz lene Cassman, Alan Jewett and Edith out against his will, and the trip tral Point. Grade School will com to watch after the city's intre.st. between is exceedingly rocky. The Started This Year ed his work in high schools of the Vincent. plete their first eight years of school rule of contraries Is one of the fea Only those who have maintained work at graduation ceremonies to How ever, the council felt that )t ---------- j county in such a way that Central tures of the trip: would be best to wait until after the To Kditli Vincent and Blue O’Con- Point is not to be included, a high scholarship throughout four |)e held at the Junior High Gym In contract had been awarded to ar — when he is little, the big girl» years and who have attended the Ashland at 10:00 A M., Friday, the Uttlcjner goes the honor this year of hav-| Nonna Zinser, undoubtedly the kiss him: when he is big range for an inspector, so the matter girls kiss him. was laid on the table for the present. inz their names Inscribed on a most talented pianist it has ever Central Point high school for at j -Way are eligible. 1 The Ashland graduation, under There being no further business, If he is jioor, he is bad manug- -------------------------- j,ro,i7(. ,-it izenship which will ¡been , , plaque —, — -------- ---- -- — the -— fortune of the Central least three years, J ” supervision of County Superlntend- If he is rich, he Is dishonest. !. .. . . .. . , . . . I „ , , . . the meeting adourned. The scoring is made on the follow- H nt of schools C. R. Bowmunn, ts __he neeti, credit, he can t get ,la" K in ,he ha" of ,he hlgh school, j Point to have on its corps of teach- lt; if he is prosperous, averyone* This award, new this year, is ers, hHS also made other plans for ing points: Taking part In student held annually for the conty element- activities, a possible 50 points: fac-!1*1^ schools, en masse. The speaker Visitor W ill Return »• f granted t i u i i t t i i try o student t tin i n Y ifit' t| i lie * 11 r A l year. J T d l . # wants to do him a favor. by vote to the sen-; next 1 «.. * and . for is L. Ca- — If he is in polities , it is for.|0r | J 0 J . aluj Rjrj wi,0> j „ their opiu-j Miss Zinser has been here for two ,, uity vote * .. a possible 30 ___ points, , the , who , occasion ... also , _ Mr. , John Home on Saturday i steel, will give the main , . . . graft; if he is out of p< olitics, he Is!. u. have best .....................* deserved the — honor 'addresg at the Central Point High no good to his country. j m ........................ ..... i years, teaching Knglish. American student vote, a possible 20 points. Mr. Rchardson who ha« been Copinger scored far ahead of any school graduation exercises, — If he doesn't give to charity, liepti showing outstanding qualities of History, and grade and high school other aspirant in his activity points.! Music will he furnished by the visiting his sister Mrs. Stevens and is a stingy cuss; if he does. It is for citizenship during their senior year, music. combined high school bands under husband for the past month will re show. In casting this vote each student Central Point students and pa having the full fifty. He also re- , direction Of Mr. II. A. Bott«. V o I 3 u T ' r takes : eliKi0U: ; , h: * U o u l d take into consideration the trons will miss these two teachers celved the student body vote. Edith j The following is a list of the Cen- turn to his home near Oakland Sat a r hvpocrite; if ' l he no interest While here they have visit- Lawrene- urday in religion, he is a hardened sinner, following qualities of god cltlzen- greatly, and wish them every futher Vincent received the faculty vote and tra! Point graduates: Uiren Cassman, Ardls id many friends in southern Oregon — If he gives affection he is a nhip: success in life.— The Central Point the second highest student vote and Cassman. was far behind Coplnger in activity I Gilmer Higinbotham, Coral at Gold Hill, Ashland, Talent, Jack soft specimen; if he cares for n>! j a good citizen takes an inter- er. Hllky, Luvene Hllky, Maxine Hale, sonville, Medford and many country one. he is cold blooded. est In.and is willing to help with, the po n,,<- Alice Jones. Muriel Kllhurn, Junior — If he dies young, there was a | cup has been presented an- Kilhuru, Georg-- Lees, Gwen Marine. homes. Sunday they visited a friend areat futnre Ern| a Rich ardson high will sc g h r o a o d l! - 1 The greai rutnre befor oerore e him m m . If li he ne live- u v e a . activities of the group with which | uate from the Medford n # u m A ( .H Vuj ln Musty. Bill in Horn brook who had been a to an old age. he missed his calling he is living at commencement exercises Friday nually ,or thp past ,b yPar"' u hav' L i rrlu t i ? : lizaheth Nicholson, Ernest friend for 45 years. Mrs. Mary If you save money, you’re a grouch Ing h been T h e r e f o r e a g o o d s c h o o l c itiz e n I e v e n in g . o“ n « originally r i» in « ii» - given t « » to the 1 r m l - Parker, Woodrow Phillips, John Richardson ha* accompanied them If you spend it, you’re a loafer; school by E. H. Hedrick, who was Pinkham, Edgar Ross, Bob Tucker, serve« efficiently in office when! If you get It, you’re a grafter; , , , , . , Airs John L. Roberts of Dunsmmr on all trips since she has returned If von don’t get It, you're a bum— elected to a position; does committee ,s viR|,jnK hpr mother. Mrs. Saun principal of the Central Point school. Albert Thompson, Martha Wright, home and been able to travel with — The Central Pointer Charles Wright, anil Lois Yost. — SO WHAT THE HELL’S THE .work willingly and to the best of his ders, and cousin Mr. L. Hatfield. crutches USE? ability, and accepts responsibility, Mr. Mervyn Gleason arrived home Several boys are trying out for Mr. John Townsend arrived las' ¡and seeks to promote the welfare of from a selling trip Saturday and the baseball team in Medford, Pink Friday night for a brief visit with the whole group instead of his own Civic Club to left Wednesday noon for Dunsmulr. O’Connor, Cleo Babb, Hadley und his wife's parents. Hi« wife who Marshall Slmmonds. had been visiting relatives and Elect Officers ¡selfish interests. Mrs Margaret Hubbard Is attend 3. A good citizen i* friendly with Irlends returned home with him i n g the meeting of the D.U.V. at the CHURCH OK CHRIST The Ladies’ Civic Club will hold those about him; therefore a good Saturday noon. Mrs. Earl Terry sent two beauti j Holland Hotel this evening. Clifton A. Phillips, their regular meeting for June at citizen is one well liked by the ma- ful bouquets of flowers from Mr. Mr Tom Buck, who has been at 1 ---------- and Mrs. Stevens' garden away for Pastor the library next Wednesday after- jorlty of his fellow students the Veteran's Hospital at Portland Henry Maury and sister Mias Mary Bible School 10:00 A M. Roland noon, (June I.) at which time the i 4 A good citiaen Is courteous, for medical treatment the past two Maury accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. decoration day. One went to Two Buttes, Colorado and one to Kansas. Hover, Supt. annual election of officers will be trustworthy and generous. When months, returned home Tuesday } Karra went to the cemetery Saturday Aprili". ¡afternoon. Union Memorial Service 11:00 held. matters are not decided his way, he Mrs. Milton and daughter Ethel A complete report of the year'« Ids to the decision of the majority of Rogue River are visiting Mrs. A.M. The Federated Church and Milton’s daughter. Mm. Owing, and Church of Christ will unite in re activities will be given by the retir- nd is a "good sport” about it. the rebui lt blue eagle family and son Albert and family. ceiving the members of the DA.It. ing officers and it 1« hoped that as 5, a good citizen respects the and Relief Corps. Mrs. I. C. Spon- many of the ladies of the city as pos- r'chts and property of others. He I c i will give a reading “ Address To slble will be present Remember 1- not a constant borrower of the | The Flag” . Sermon Subject "We that every woman in town is ellgib’ e time or personal property of other Cannot Pay.” for membership in this organization, tudi m s.—The Central Pointer It tls better to light a candle than Christian Endeavor 9:00 P. M- which has for Its object the civic i curse the darkness.— Anon. Subject “ God's Judgments” . Drama welfare and Improvement of the Pinkham Defeats Lees tic Scripture Reading. Mrs. I. C. city. We hear Al Bendlckson, butcher In Presidential Race Spencer. Church of Christ Choir The Civic club has accomplish'd at Faber's Market wondering If It will have charge of singing. a number of worthwhile projects would be cheaper to get a Frigi Earnest Pinkham was elected to Prayer and Bible Study Wednes stnce its organization about two daire or a divorce. b-- president of the student body for day 7:30 P.M. Devotional Leader. years ago and has many plans for more work for the coming year. R“- j ’ he y ar 193S-193J In a student Mr. Homer planing to buy a new Mary Lou Gerber. Study Leader member the time and place and body election. He defeated Clyde car— took old car to the Pendleton Cart Hover. Lees by a close margin. Don't forget The Cotton Blossom come out and help A Patterson Service station and had Cob Hoagland won the office cf ; It revamped— it came out so fine he Singer« on Monday. 8:00 P M. Ne vice-president, with Luclle Brenne-! gro Spiritual and Plantation Songs. ! couldn’t part with It. Grangers Sponsor sholtz running a close second. THE FEDERATED CHURCH Dance W ed. Eve Evelyn Stanley defeated Wanda Wanted A skilled machinist able Faye Cassman In the office of se Rev. R. C. I/ewta, Paetwr. i to make a pen that 1» guaranteed to All young Grangers of Jackson cretary: while ArRne Scott tallied Phone At I hold a two year old boy—guess who? Counttry and their invited friend« more v than Vernon Holland for Sunday School 9:30 A M. will meet and enjoy an evening of the position of treasurer. No preaching Sunday morning dancing on W**dne«day. June 1st at Beauty Weeks For tb* new office of cuetodian. j We Join the Christian Church for the Central Point Grange hall. This dance sponsored by the Lorraine Davis, the only girl n o-' Our Editor!*' Miner IA E P.) Memorial Day services Young People's Auxiliary of th‘- minaDd, was elected, say« that much water runs under Junior and Senior League at 7:00 f'entral Point Grange is being held Names were placed on the ballot »be bridge, from time to time P M t„ make acquaintance, among yonn* of prilll, rT Hectlon Well, much water ran out of the Evening Service* 8:00 P.M. Granger and encourage Young Peo- „ old water mains through leakage. Pie', Grange clubs * ,*•*"« previously.— The Cen- Wednesday Evening 8:00 P. M With the new mains The announcement of this dance, tr*1 Pointer Conserving water, the Civic Club Thursday Ladle« Aid meeta In has been made at every Grange In ----- ---------------------- Will probably have regular basement of the fhnrch. Jackson county It Is hoped every Mr «rd Mr*. Wame TUginbotham Besntv We«ks. Mrs. Nbhol« ha« Invited the ladles Orange will be represented A small of Talent hay« purchased Mrs W»4- j KYRMER m ANT» KRITTOROWERA charge will be made to cover ex- ‘Dll's place and aro moving there to her home Friday for an all day RANK e n t n o'aly 'Ma » * * * (Deposit« Lamped) qellUat party y Œli? (Clutrrlipii «So w h a t ? -