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CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN t fJ ------- VOLI MK XI CENTRAL roiX T , OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 02357334 M usings«^ tfy an Innocent Bystander SHASTA CASCAGE League of Oregon Cities Regional Meeting Is Held NUMBER 0 P.-T. A . Enjoys Christmas Program A t Regular Meet NEW OFFICERS OF CIVIC CLUB Christ mag was the theme in story Kor nearly seven years the writ r and song at the regular meeting ol Central Point P.T.A. on December has sat down each week at the old 2nd. typewriter to pound out somethin* Miss Marjory Gregory, second ior this column. We have followed grade teacher, presented her pupils the doings of the national adminis The first meeting of the recently I __ in a short drama in which the child- tration, the county officials, the city elected Jackson county council of I The League of Oregon Cities held state highways outside the cities, reu wuned tneir broken toys could The Civic Club meetiug yesterday and the school district. We have tried to offer constructive criticism the Shasta Cuacade Wonderland as- a regional meeting in the Hotel Med- The league proposes to divide that be made as good as new and giv u ternoou was very well attended. Af without prejudice, in the interest of aociation was held m the chamber ford Monday noon with represent«- money to give a portion to the cities, to those who had noue, the Christ ter a short business session election what we thought was better govern ¡of commerce building in Medtord on fives present from Grants Pass. Thi# will be prorated to the cities on mas fairies and browuies made their of officers for the coming term of ment. But we are coming to the part •donuay evening. Karl L. Janouch. Rogue River, Gold Hill, Central a basis of population at the rate of w.shes come true thus* helping them six mouths took place, with the fol lowing result; Mrs. Uithers, presi ing of the ways. No longer can we sit chairman, presided. Mr. Janouch is' Point, Medford, Jacksonville and #1.5u per person, based on the 1930 iu "Spreading Christmas Joy.” supervisor of the Rogue River Nu Ashland. The meeting was in charge; census, in the case of Central Point, Mrs. Clifton Phillips gave the old dent; Mrs. Mlnuick, secretary; Mrs. in judgment of the doings of others. nouai Forest. and Mr». of Mayor Charles Furnas of Med this would amount to about $1200 but ever new story of the birth of Kilburn, vice-president; Within the next few wetks we shall Tile Shasta Cascade Wonderlaiid ford, who welcomed the visitors. The a year. Christ, quoting from Genesis and Powell, treasurer. have the burden of city affairs on it was decided to hold a pot luck it has been urged that taking this Isaiah iu the Old aud John in the our own shouldtrs and can no long association includes the six north- president of the league, Mayor Chas. ern counties of California and three Huggins of Marshfield then took ov- portion of the gas tax money from New Testaments. Carols sung by supper some night this month as a er hide behind the appellation of of the soulhtr counties of Oregon, er the meeting and Introduced Mr. the highway commission would crip the assemblage were led by Mrs. get-together affair of the entire •'Innocent Bystander” . i he aim of the association is to ad- Ormoud R. Bean, commissioner of ple the highway program of the Arnold Uohnert with Mrs. Marshall community. The business men aud • • • city officials are especially invited. vert.se the wonders of Northern Cal public works of the city of Portland, state. It is the opinion of the league, Simuioiids at the piano. While the task of preparing the During the business session up-to- This will be a sort of celebration of ifornia and Southern Oregon as a and Herman Kehrli, head of the however, that the small amount so copy for this column has at times vacation land and to encourage tour bureau of municipal research of the taken would cut little figure in the date by-laws were adopted and a the success of the club up to date. been a strain, taking it by and large I’ nlversity of Oregon, secretary of necessary highway work of the state, budget approved. The local unit will Everyone interested in the club Is we have enjoyed the writing and ist travel. Y\ ork is progressing rap i It is admitted that it might slow up have a penny drill at the next regu invited .even if not living in Central idly on the new building on the the league. hope we have done some good. (f Mr. Huggins outlined the activi such road building as the Wilson lar meeting January 6. to help Point. Everyone bring a covered grounds of the Ban 1- ranc.sco world’s we have seemed at times to be alto fair which is to be occupied by the ties of the league of Oregon cities river cut-off from Portland to Sal erase the deficit in the McLoughlin dish and a few sandwiches. Coffee, gether too officious and severe in association next summer. Here will during the thirteen years of its ex em, on which the highway depart Memorial fund. The second grade cream and sugar will be furnished our criticisms; if we have hurt the be exhibits from all the member istence and called attention to the ment is spending millions at this room woti the attendance prize. Re by the club. feelings of those who were doing After the close of the business fact that the idea of such a league time for the purpose of cuttng off a freshments were served by the first what to them seemed best honestly counties, including Jackson, snow- session, dainty refreshments of sand lng the many interesting features to I was first advocated by the mayor of mere four miles in distance. It is grade mothers. t0 fulfill their obligations under An erecutlve committee meeting wiches and coffee were served by bo found in this section of the great one of the smaller towns of the state felt that such super-highways can their oath of office, we hereby offer will be held on Tuesday January 3, Mrs. Mlnnlck. West. Visitors to the big fair will'(Gold Hill) who found himself faced well afford to wait until the cities our sincere apologies. at 2 o ’clock at the home of Mrs. The following report of the club's have a chance to learn of the m an y with problems with which he needed of Oregon are in better position fin- • • • activities during Mrs. Lawrence's wonderful sights so lavishly scatter-1 help from more experienced offic- socially. Mr. Kehrli gave figures to Alta Kelly. And we want to thank the many term us President was prepared by ed throughout our beautiful land. | ink- This was in 1925, and since that show that the re-allocation of this readers who have expressed appre Mrs. Minnick: 4 luncheons, 2 cook The object of the meeting Mon- time the league has grown until ev- money would in no way affect the Mrs. Vincent ciation of the alms and opinions as ed food sales, 2 dinners and an ice day night was to formulate a pro- pry e,ty *“ Oregon of over 1000 po- matching of federal funds for high- Entertains Eastern herein expressed. And while we feel cream social. Other project« under gram for the participation of this Pulation is a member, bringing the way building. Star Officers taken were: Fixed the fountain; it no longer appropriate to continue county in the association’s work and total to 141 cities. Several other matters of Interest this column under its present head to instruct the county delegate on Mr- Kehrli explained with the aid to cities were introduced, including Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. Ed. built a woodshed, cleaned aud remo ing we shall continue to present a the board of directors of the associ- of larKe charts how the assessed val- the proposed change in the basic deled the kitchen, painted the li Vincent, Worthy Matron of Nevitu weekly review of city and national brary and got the euve troughs speed rules within cities, giving such Chapter No. 93 O.E.S. entertained ation just what this county wants ua,*on °* Oregon cities had fallen put on the building. Entertained the affairs in some other form. Being no in the way of advertising of its many *n ,be *ast *ew yearii a,ld bow *heir cities the right to Mdopt speed regu- at a beautifully appointed Clirist- longer a bystander, but an active interesting features. A committee incomes had shrunk since pre-pro- lations within their boundaries In'mas Luncheon for her regular of- Eagle Point ladles and were enter participant in the work of keeping was appointed, consisting of mem- hBMtion days. Many former sources accordance with the necessity in that j ficer> „„ a ¡usiullatlon officers. The tained by them. We started the six our lttle city ip the forefront as a bers from each section of the county. "f city iueome have been taken away particular locality. Also the matter tabIe was centered with a large months with $11.85 in the treasury. Mrs. Dithers, retiring treasurer, wide-awake town and in making it to arrange a list of every special ai- "V «l»* sta*e and the Problem °* keep- <>f a change in the six per cent limi- bowl of Holly flanked by four red report: a place in which people delight to traction of Interest to tourists, to be 'in* city streets in good repair has tat.on law and a new law giving cit- tapers. The small tables were at handed in the following from March 1, 193 8 to Dec. 1, 1938 make ther homes, we shall make it presented at the next meeting of the become a very serious one. He call-jie« .he right to add to their budgets tractive with a red taper in a nest Received .......................... .......$204.67 our duty to keep our readers in council. Also a committee on roads <be attention of the members ui annually certain sums „f money to of Holly. Miniature Christmas trees Expended ............................. $182 4 4 formed as to what ¡3 going from to formulate a road program tbe legislature who were present *« be put Into a sinking fund for the marked the places of the guests. Leaving a balance of $ 22.23 week to week. Christmas greens and a lovely light Another meeting of the council of the league to equipn*e,lt- thua Howard Long a senior at high need of the cities of Oregon for help saving the necessity for special bond ed tree made the rooms very festive will be held in the near future at school gave a very Instructive talk In caring for their streets and urged issues. The regional meeting voted and gay. Eastern Star To which time it is expected a report them to make a careful study of the unanimously to instruct the legists- After the luncheon the hostess on the Christmas Seals. will be made by the Jackson county Hold Xm as Party director proposal to re-allocate the money! five committee to bring these mat-! presented each one with a report] showing just what the as raised by the tax on gasoline to give ters before the legislature w hen *t ] card »o record their achievements Relief Corps Holds Tuesday evening December 13th.. sociation would like to have from I f0r tbe afternoon. Mrs. Vincent cities a small portion to be used ex meets in January. this county in the way of coopera Ntvita Chapter No. 93 O.E.S. will clusively for street improvement Central Point was represented at ba(i placed a gold siar on every card Election of Officers hold itg Annual Christmas Party tion. At the present time all money the meeting by A. E. Powell, mayor- emblematic of tbe fine work each of Members aie asked to bring a child's raised by the gas tax goes to the elect; and Council men Bonney and fleer had done this year. The The W.R.C. met for I heir regular gift, the cost not to exceed fifteen guests were highly appreciative of ^ state highway commission for use on Simrnond« James W . Gilmore, meeting and election of officers and cents. The presents will be sent to the delightful way In which Mrs. quarterly Jiirthday party Saturday the Shrine Hospital in Portland. A Passes Friday Last Vincent entertained them and felt afternoon. 19 were preeent for the Christinas program including a short “ Sweetest Girl” Farewell Party amply rewarded for anything they business meeting, later two visitors feature entitled "Love's Christmas Funeral services for James Wash- For Mrs. Lampman Contest Gains Interest might have done to help her. Mrs. joined the group. Garden” by the Star Points, Asso Pearl Bonney won the prize. BUctlon of officers was as ciate Matron, Marshall and Conduct ] ington Gilmore were conducted at The guest list Included Mrs. Bry- president. Mr*. I.orlle Min- : the Christian church last Monday af Mrs. Mary DeVeny of St. Louis resses. Christmas Carols will be Faber'« Market reports that the den Sanderson. Installing Officer presented by three- Carolers. The ternoon in the presence of a group Missouri and Mrs. Viola Lampman interest in the Sweetest Girl Con Mrs. Elmer Kyle. Installing Marsh nick; senior vice-president, Edna of relatives and friends. Relatives! were guest« of Mrs. F. Wiley and program committee is Mrs. Merritt test U beginning to develop into all; Mrs. Warren NorcjoM, Install Kilburn; junior vice-president. Sully ¡from out of town were: Mr. Gil- j .Mrs. E. C. Faber at the Faber home Swing and Mrs. Everett Faber. The real rivalry . The very attractive ing Chaplain; Mrs. EUis Clark, Musty; treasurer, Etta Purkeyplle, refreshment committee is headed by more'« sous, Charles and wife from ,ast Wednesday afternoon . About prizes are on display now at the i Junior Past Matron, and tbe follow chaplain. Freda Lawrence; conduct Mrs. Leta Kyle assisted by Mrs. Portland and Charles, wife and ,w» ! 10 frlrn<jg were present. A contest store. The first prize is a very nice |ng reguiar officers; Mesdames Ivan or, Hattie Thompson; guard, Ida Henderson. Olive Dean, Mrs. Gladys Beebe, Mrs. ! sons and their wifes from Ashland of „riling ten state« and their capi- ntted traveling case 1 hi« case is ftkyrman «v^rmnn Everett Faber, Merritt A very comforting service was held. taU was much enjoyed and while at After the busine«» meeting a Elizabeth Scott and Mrs. Edith 1 .... ' r ,1“ *' wa» n,ucn - genuine leather and the fittings are Hamnton Pankey, Edward birthday lunch was served honoring ¡...any beautiful flowers , first It was thought to be very eas>. ,n gre..n anJ brown pylallll. Tbt. f " * ’ Scott. Koehler, Hensley tbe love and esteem in which he wan (t w(| found out that |t was not so . . . !( laber, Sam Of Interest in the business meet second prize i« a black and white Holt, Lloyd Stlmpson, Carl Bennett, the birthdays of Mesdames Musty, held. Pallbearers were Messrs Faber, sjmp,e after a!L Then the guests Minnick. Eva Smith, Henderson, ing will be the Annual Election of cellophane umbrella and the third fJuy Tti]l Uonuey and Leonard Hugger and Lawrence. Cake sand Burnell, Settlemire, Beebe, Warner gave gome incidents of their school Officers. All members are urged to prize is three pairs of silk ho««'. Scott. wiches, pickle« and coffee were and Y'estal. days that caused much laughter. It has been rumored that some of j __________________ be present and O.E.S. viistors are served. The corps were very pleased I James Washington Gillmore, 88, Mrs. Joe Stevens gave a number of the names that have been placed In cordially invited. to have both Mr. and Mrs. J. C. I passed away at his home in Central rta(jjngs |n ber pleasing way. The tht pot already are: Maxine Ayres, Woods present. i Point early Friday morning from bonor g uest Mrs. Lampman. who is Loraine Davis. Margaret Dow, Iris Illinois Lady Visits Mrs. Clara Farra presented the lnflrmitie due to age He was born leaving soon to spend a number of Hill, Shirley Kincaid and Charlotte corps with a nice long fable cloth | in Alabama. May 30, 1850. He ! week» in Portland, where she will be Richardson. Everyone is reminded A t Buckman Home If you hope for pleasant things to which Is much appreciated. i his birthplace and went »o Texas in accompanied by Mrs DeVeny and that the voting period in which any turn up keep the corners of your ^ ^ may ^ ____ ___ _ _ ___ _________ Mr«. Ella Rouen of Rockford. 1873. where he was married to Cora tbey wjij visit their sister Mrs. E one enter will close Saturday mouth that way.— Anon Name, wtil Illinois, arrived last week for a visR , Lee Litton. December 2. 1882. Com-, Holglngton and Mrs Lampman'« son! iu g h t'^ cera ber 10th Thlg writer being accused of put with her sister Mrs. Buckman, whom ing to Salem. Oregon, in 1891, and Ben Hur U m pm , n, was presented ^ pogted Monday of th(, glrhl run. highest Mr. she has not seen for about 20 years. to Central Point in 1901 he had re- w,th „ bouquet of large white chry- n(ng” "tin Marshall ting In two votes for herself ln the Mr. and Mrs. Buckman received a s ded in the lattei city for the past :„ntbemuraa. Delicious refreshments----------- --- gtore m>naser and con- Sweetest Girl contest at Faber's. C H C R C II OK CHIU.HT 1 ot angel food cake, ice cream and j test head, says: “ The high school telegram from Sacramento saying 37 years. Clifton A. Phillips, Minister The Civic club saving $5.00 for Mr. Gillmore, who had followed j rhnc0|,te were served that Mrs. Rouen, who traveled bv boys are taking an unusual Interest promising Mr Warner not to put a iLible School 10:00 A M. Roland train, would take the stage at Duns- farming all hi« life, was a member j Mr§ DeV>ny visited here last year, In the contest and that Its success Is Hover, Supt Miss Lyle Gregory, certain story in the paper Some |aa<] wij| return from Portland with muir. Mrs. Buckman and Mr. and of the Baptist church since 1896 Primary Supt. already assured.” places It would bn called blackmail. two sons He leave- hi- wife, two -"ns and « nn! Mr. i j ,mpm. n and plans to spend Mra. Scott met the stage and when Communion and Preaching 11 00 we call It modesty. one daughter, Cbalmus N. Gillmore. i |Mgf g ¥t>ar ln CMltr,i P„|nt. Mrs. Rouen did not get off th. stag'1 A M. Sermon Subject 'Qod’s Christ TRKIIIHCH AND CARE --------------------------- Mrs. Buckman «aid that she did not of Ashland. Ore..; Charles M. 001-J Santa Claus called on Mrs. Hub mas Gift To L’ s And Ours To Him ANNA M. ANDERSON WED OLn m n .\ | > s MEET bard and left a pretty Christmas bell. Solo. Mrs Phillip« come, but Mrs. Scott got a glimps” raore. Portland, Ore.; Mrs. J * nine Married at the Manse Thursday- Charles Clark dropped into the E of someone's eyes »till in the stage Burns. Central Point, and Christian Endeavor 6:30 P. M. great- C. Faber store this week and In the evening, Mra. Hugger playing with Anita Anna M- Sanderson and! and she -aid "I «aw her e y s , she is grandchildren, also nine Both Junior and Senior. coarse of the conversation It devel Carl A. Trebisch by Rev Stanley Lawrence's doll Saturday afternoon there” . The conductor said yea a< grand-children Evangelistlc Service 7:30 PM Funeral service were held in the oped that Mr. Clark had traded at Parish Mrs Psrlsh and Mr. E. C. at the W.R C. meet he had a lady going to Central Poin' Subject "Foolish Rich and Wise on the stage So Mrs. Buckman Christian church In Central Poin. the Faber store in Hornick. Iowa Faber attending the ceremony. Mrs Billy Abbott saving stamps made] poor nr Win Poor and Fooli-h b* ReT " * thirty-five years »go Mr Clark » ’ Trebisch was dresaed In a dark blue the world go round and Postmaster j poor.” The Choir will sing a sp"- went on the stage and brought her Monday at 2 >* P 1 one time owned a 400-arre farm *||k gown Mn Trehlsch has lived In Pankey aay'ng It looked like »o him cial Chorns. sister home with her. Mrs Rouen, Dawes assisted by Rev C. A. near Hornick. but ss did about 9° {Central Point for nearly 23 years that stamps went around the world Prayer and Bible Study Wednee- who recently lost her husband, plans Ups. interment percent of the farmers of that day s nd has many friends hare, Memorial park -------- day 7:30 P M. Mr Phillips will re- to spend the winter her and may and place, tost It during the depres- Mr. and Mrs. Trebisch were both All tba fond papa - and doting Ttew p#(lf worb |„ our prayer make a longer visit. She reports a as well as chums, boy slo». | born ln Germany and came to the mamas Service# grand trip over the Rocky mountain Carnation Club ; o Mr Clark came to Oregon noverai j United States about the same time friends, brothers and si»ters are i M f and snow everywhere, trees and Have Xmas Tree . ars ago and spent a short time, go- although, they did not meet until handing in the names of tt>. THE FEDERATED CHI'IM H brush all loaded with the feathery P hone ( 1 Carnal ion club irg bark and forth several times ' jgt„r when th-v were |n their early girl In town. flakes. Mrs. Rouen was four day; Last Thirsday the Stanley G. Parish, Pastor. at Finally he derided Oregon was good teens, at tfci* time they lived as dinner on the train. held their covered dl REGl'LAR CHURCH SERVICE enough for him and ha has #ettl»d] neighbors and attended tbe sam * The Civic Club Ethel McCoys home with eight mem ■ Bible School Sun. »:46 A il schools and parties In tbe #*m permanently In Ashland. Mm Carl Carlson received the «afl ber, present The »ext | Worship service . Bun 11:0** A M R e lie v e « tn P ro g rs e « gronp of young folks Later Mr. Tr*- Mr Clark and Mr Faber had a »ws of the death of her brother I' *t Betty Potters home with j C. E........................... Bun. »'S d P. M. And Improvement glorious time recalling boyhood day« hlsob married Mrs Teeblseh's »Ister! oenr d' Alene. Idaho Tn-aday Mrs Christ mas tree a- the main IH ' Eran*e1la*lc Pervice Sun 7:30 PM Bo do we and moved to Ta-oma about the tn "Old loway". arlson live# In one of the hotel co'- All teemh-'r*. please r• Monday ev< nlrg at 7 3d tbe m"'t of tbe day We lend money same time »he mo**ed bar» Tb*v iges and her husband work# fer *• member tbe date December 15- arc lavPed to attend a men's prayer Foe Tmpforement The teacher's #ewng c.lah m«t at be'h lived wh»n voung In Wlaeonsm outbern Sugar Pine Co. FIRM ER“ t\ P ERI ITGROWEltH meeting beginning this week the Bonney home last Tuesday even-land Minnesota Mm Fry I» **** I» •nd t’1' r>' r ing Mias** Ayres, Pa«ter1no and E RANK ¡Ladles Bible Study Tu- 1 1 « PM The American joins their friend- Mr# Milton of Rogue River, m - tor waa called to » « her tbl* mor Depo Its In-ur*»l | Prayer m-cling - Med 8 '9 P M i f , Wefe hoelsaaC! jin afl pood wlsiea. ier of Mrs Owing and Mr Milton S o w h at?- dlfp (ClmrrljPB ( ill at her hom**