The Central Point American., June 08, 1939, Image 1

CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN
VOLUME Xl
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CENTRAL POINT. OREGON.
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Musings^
By the Editor
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three gates
If you are tempted to reveal
A tale to you some one has told
About another, make it pass.
Before you speak, three gates of
gold,
These narrow gates:
First, "Is it
true?’’
Then, "Is it needful?’’ And the
next
Is last and narrowest, "Ig it kind?"
And if to reach your lips at last
It passes through those gateway.«
three,
Then you may tell the tale, nor
fear
What the result of speech may b*
—Arabian.
Young Couple Buy
ATHLETIC FIELD
Store Here Once
ID SCHOOL DISI.
Owned by Jones
At the regular monthly meeting
The grocery store next door to
of the city council Monday night the
matter of the closing of the portion the postoffice, formerly owned and
of South Fifth street extending operated by Roy F. Jones, was this
Ask-
south from Cedar street and also an week purchased by William
took
with
and
wife
of
prospect,
who
alley extending from this portion of
Fifth street to Fourth street, was possession Monday morning.
Mr. Askwith has been manager of
taken up. • A public hearing had
been called on this matter for this the Grieves’ store and resort at Pros­
meeting, but no one appeared, The pect and his wife was deputy post­
council therefore proceeded to pass master at that place. Mrs. Askwith
is well known here as the former
an ordinance vacating this street
Miss Geraldine Tex, daughter of our
and alley.
genial city recorder. "Jerry”, as
The council then took up the mat-
she is known to her many friends,
The events in this town during ter of selling the vacant land lying was born and raised in Central
the past month or two bring home east of the high school to the school Point, where she graduated from
to our minds the truth of the above district for an athletic field, Some high school several years ago and
little verse.
More
unnecessary time ago Mayor Powell had taken ’ h
she was active in church and
heartaches; more sorrow and more this matter up with the school social circles.
pain has come to innocent people board and an agreement aa to price
The new firm, ‘Bill and Jerry",
than was anyways justified by the and terms had been reached. The as they are familiarly known, state
facts by the untruthful, unneedful council voted unanimously to au­ that ’bey intend to remodel the
and unkind stories which have thorize the mayor and recorder to store as soon aa possible. Both are
passed from mouth to mouth recent­ I draw up a deed o( the property and low very busy going back and forth
ly. It is true a once loved and res­ present the same to. the school between here and Prospect, closing
pected business man of our town hoard. The school board had agreed up their affairs there, besides keep­
has fallen by the wayside. A jury to pay the city the nominal price of ing the local store open dally. Mrs.
of his peers has found him guilty of $25.00 for the land, together with Peggy Palmer, who has been assist­
practices unworthy of true manhood. all legal costs connected with the ing in the store for several wetjks.
But in spite of all that, shall half a transfer, a total of $36.50.
win remain for the present. Tne
Tuesday evening Mayor Powell
lifetime of spotless reputation; of
civic endeavor; of charity for ail. delivered the completed deed to the
school board at its regular meeting Civic Club to
count as nothing?
• • •
and received a warrant for full pay­ >
Sponsor League
But in all this unpleasantness ment as agreed. Thus is brought
there is a lesson we hope will be to a pleasant close a matter which
For Young Boys
taken to heart by every man and ha» been hanging fire for several
boy, every woman and girl in our years. The Central Point school
At their regular meeting Wednes­
community. As that beloved poet of now has a tract of land of sufficient
the home, Guest, so truthfully said: size for a fine athletic field. The day afternoon the Civic Club voted
land can easily be drained and to sponsor a softball league f°r
You ought to be fine for the sake leveled and a fence erected if de­ boys from 8 to 14 years of age. The
of the folks
sired. Also a grandstand. The land club will furnish balls, bats and
Who think you are fine.
was of almost no value to the city other equipment provided such a
If others have faith in you doubly as the soil is very poor, with hard­ league can be formed. It is be­
you’re bound
pan near the surface, making it al­ lieved that such a league will be of
To stick to th« line.
most unsalable for residential pur­ much benefit for the siuaVar boys
It's not only on you that dishonor poses.
of this city a« it will provide clean,
descends;
The council also authorized the Innocent sport to occupy their time
You can’t hurt yourself without
purchase from the city of Medford during vacation.
hurting your friends.
The plan iH to organize at least
of whatever 6-inch cast iron pine
four
teams (or more if there are
may
he
necessary
to
complete
the
sak<
‘
You ought to be true for the
repair of the water main on Fourth enough boys turn out) and arrange
of the folks
street, which ha« been found to be a schedule of games between the
Who believe you are true.
different teams during the sum­
You should never stoop to a deed in bad condition.
mer. It Is hoped that prizes can be
that your friends
offered by the merchants or others
Think you wouldn’t do.
Home Artists Will
interested for the winning teams at
If you’re false to yourself, be th”
Give Circus Here the end of the season.
blemish but small.
A meeting of all boys from 8 to
You have injured your friends;
you've been false to them
Patronize your home enterprises 14 has been called at the school
all.
first. A Circus is coming to town grounds for Monday evening at 5:00
Monday, June 12. at the corner of o’clock, at which time tryou's for
For friendship, my boy, is a bond
6th and Oak streets. All the usual the teams will be given. Parents of
between men
circus attractions will be present— boys of proper age who wish to see
That is founded on truth;
side shows, and all the different their boys Interested in clean sports
it believes jn the best in the one*
ways to spend money, so bring a fat are urged to havP them turn out at
that it loves.
that time. AB playing will be under
pocketbook.
Whether old man or youth;
proper supervision so that there will
There
will
be
no
attraction
cost
­
And the stern rule it lays down for
ing more than a penny. Posters are be no danger of any of the boys
me and for you
out
on the various telephone poles getting hurt.
Is to be what our friends think we
are, through and through. and also on Peart’s blacksmith shop)
telling more about this wonderful .
• • •
united show.
And to the young men who were
For further information see Doro­
involved in the recent unpleasant­
Miss Georgia Lindley is attend­
ness we want to say that the facts thy, Anna, Ruth. Beverly. Pat, Grace
ing Summer Bible School in Med­
or
Charlotte.
Performance
will
be
disclosed in the court room were
ford.
far from creditable to them all. gin at 1 o’cock. Yon will be sur­
prised
at
the
local
talent
and
we
While youth may be pleaded as an
Mrs. James Cornutt underwent a
excuse for many things, these boys promise you that you will get your
major operation In a Portland hos-
money
’
s
worth.
were surely old enough to know
pitsi last week. Mr. Cornutt re­
better. By their careless indulgence
turned to Portland Sunday to be
and thoughtless yielding to tempta­ New Eye Specialist
with her.
tion they have had a hand in bring­
Moves to Medford
ing sorrow into Innocent lives. They
Mr. and Mrs. William Ask with,
have injured people who have ever
A newcomer to Medford profes­ who recently purchased the Jones
been good to them. Let us hope
sional circles is Dr. Frank A. Free- grocery, will make thelr home with
the lesson will be well learned and
burger, optometric eye specialist, of Mrs. Askwith's parents, City Re-
they will never again bo guilty of
Portland, who arrived recently with corder and Mrs. Guy Tex for a short
such disgrace.
his wife and little daughter Patricia time.
i to make their home there. Dr. Free-
New comers in Central Point are
And to the nian who is soon to burger is a graduate of Northern
begin the payment for his crime we I’acific College of Optometry anti J E. Cooper and family who moved
want io say that we hope the tint“ has been in practice in Portland for Into the Bowies place, C. I. Jones
will soon come when you can again 11 years. He was also instructor tn and family who moved Into the
return to your loved one*—a man | the college at one time. Dr. Free- Earl Leever house. Mr. and Mrs.
who has learned well his lesson: l burger has retained his office in Otto Poletelk and family who are
who has paid the price and who is Portland which he has left in charge living in the Armstrong house. Jack
once more prepared to face the of a competent optometrist. His of­ Gillaspey and family are living in
world in honor.
fice at 213 E. Main, Medford, where the hous(> by the pArk known as the
Faber house.
he has the most fully equipped office
Chas E. Walker, wife and grand­ In southern Oregon. Dr. Freeburg-
Melvin Johnson had the misfort-
children of Seattle, where he i* er will not only be an addition to
nne
while working with an ax to cut
operating a candy factory specializ­ the professional circle but h” and
ing in high grade chocolates, made his wife will also be active in social his foot badly, cutting off some of
the honc on his Instep and necessit­
a stop In Central Point yesterday to
and civic affairs.
ating
the taking of 15 stitches. He
inquire for former acquaintances
was taken to the Sacred Heart hos­
and friends. Mr. and .Mrs. Walker
pital Saturday and returned home
Graduates!
were newly-weds and lived near the
Monday. He suffered intensely at
water tank 29 years ago. Mr. Walk­
o’ -r
first but is In 1”*« pain now
er was a member of the chofr at th- Now thut graduation
Church of Christ, where Rev. Sicka- Why not get busy
Mrs. Ida Berry of Ashland has
foo, was pastor, The Walkers were and help the elders build up
and
beautify
purchased
the Jake Myers place.
enroute to the Exposition.
Mrs. Berry formerly run a cafe In
Central Point?
Mrs. Robert Moore and daughter FARMERS AND Utt ITGROMF.RS the Peart building, while here she
made many friends In the commun­
Maxine have left to join Mrs
BANK
(Deposit« Insured)
Moore-» husband In Klamath Tails.
ity.
NUMBER 35
THURSDAY. JUNE 3. 1*W
W.R.C. Celebrates
Five Birthdays
Wtn. H. Harrison Woman's Re­
lief Corps met Saturday, June 3, in
all-day session with good attend­
ance.
Birthdays tor the second
quarter were observed at noon with
a delicious covered dish luncheon.
Table decorations were of roses, a
large and beautifully decorated
birthday cake gracing the center of
the ta'-le. it was prepared by Mrs.
Mary Qonderman.
Those having
birthdays during this quarter were
Mesdanies Powell, Kilburn, Farra,
Merritt and Richardson.
Guests from the Gold Hill group
who responded tu the invitation to
meet with us were, President. Mrs.
!
Willie McLean.
Mrs. Madge Dor-
1
man and Mrs. Millie Walker.
Mayor A. E. Powell arrived on
the scene at eleven o’clock and en-
tertaained the assemblage with a
group of songs, accompanied on the
organ by himself. Tills courtesy was
greatly appreciated.
The business session opened at 2
o’clock.
Plans are developing for
holding a bazaar some time later in
the season.
The program ot entertainment
was on the theme of "Our Flag."
with reading by Mesdanies Merritt,
Minnick and Lawrence.
new store will be called the Central
Point Market.
Mr. Askwith has had a number of
years' experience in the grocery
business before coming here and
state» that be hopes to build up a
good business here. Roth he and his
wife have many friends in this city
who will welcome them to our busl-
■less circle. Their slogan will be.
"prompt, courteous service, good
merchandise at fair prices."
The sale was made through Guy
Tex, who assisted in closing the
deal, which consisted of purchase ot
the stock on hand and the leasing of
the building and fixtures. Mr. Tex
states that he will have no personal
connection with the new firm, mere­
ly assisting them in the purchase of
the business. Mr. and Mrs. Askwith
will stay at the Tex home until they
can find a house to suit them. They
plan to buy a home here as soon as
possible and to become permanent
residents.
The American joins their many
friends in extending a welcome to
Mrs. Freda Lawrence gave a re­
the new firm and hopes for their port on the state convention recent­
success here.
ly held In Portland. Mrs. Eva Lough
of Medford was elected press corres­
pondent and Mrs. Lawrence chair-
Chamber Speakers
man of the executive board, The
Urge Cooperation remaining time was given to pleas­
ing remarks from our guests and a
I
little contest put on by Patriotic In-
The Jacksn County Chamber of I structoc Mrs. Smlth, in which the
Commerce held a well-attended and
winner was Mrs. Gleason.
enthusiastic meeting in the base­
attention
During the afternoon
ment dining room of the Medford
was called to the flags belonging to
Hotel Tuesday evening, with Presid­
the corps, They only have 13 atar»
ent Glenn Jackson presiding. The
and one has the star« in a circle.
object of the meeting was to listen
They have one nice flag presented
to a report on a questlonalre recent­
to them by the widow of "Uncle
ly sent out by the president to the
Billy’’ Hoagland, a Civil War veter­
members of the board of director«
an, formerly of this city.
asking them to vote on several
—Mrs. Mattie Smith.
major problems concerning the next
year’» program for the chamber.
President Jackson anounced thut Old Officers to
a majority of the directors had
voted in favor of cutting down on
Hold for Term
some of the work heretofore being
handled through the chamber office
and to stress closer cooperation with
The Civic club held their regular
agricultural and timber Interests,
meeting Wednesday afternoon. Elec­
A number of very interesting tion of officers was scheduled, but
by County by a unanimouns vote the old offi­
speeches were given
Agent Fowler, W. A. Gates, Frank cers were re-elected with the excep­
Hull, Cole Holmes, Bob Norris and tion of treasurer, there being a va­
others. The underlying theme of all cancy In that office.
Mrs. George
the speeches was the need of better Fox was chosen for till» office.
cooperation Attention was called to
The club has taken up ■ new pro­
the fact that In the hard days fol­ ject for the coming summer and is
lowing the boom of 1910, it was the sponsoring a softball league for the
hearty spirit of cooperation and younger boys. This Is just for the
faith in their city which enabled purpose of providing a good time
those men to bring the city to Its
for the younger group during the
present prosperous condition. South­ summer. The club would appreciate
ern Oregon was noted throughout it if the mothers of this group would
the northwest at that time for H" meet with them occasionally and
community spirit, and all the speak­ give their ideas on the club's pro-
ers urged a revival of that spirit to­ jects.
day.
It was suggested by a business
At the close of the meeting a vote man of the city that a croquet set
was taken which showed the busi­ be purchased by the club, He be­
ness men present to be unanimously lieved that the lots by the drinking
in favor of going forward with th” fountain by the fire hall might be
work of the chamber in its endeavor obtained and thought that a number
to sell our county at Its full value of the youths of the city would help
to the visitors who come to our clean them up. Anyone wishing to
doors.
help with this undertaking may
leave word at The American office.
Mr. Warren Patterson received This game would be open to anyone,
the sad news of the death of his young or old who wished to play.
uncle in California. Mr. and Mrs.
It wag voted to serve a fish din
Patterson left Wednesday morning ner to the Sportsmen’s club at any
to attend funeral.
time set by that club.
After the business meeting re-
Horn May 16, to Mr. and Mrs.
freshments of sandwiches, cookies
Tom Vella of Sonoma a baby daugh-
and punch were served by Mt«. Web­
ter named Maria Joanna.
ster and Mrs. Blther which
were
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Skellenger, much enjoyed.
I
lately returned from Los Angeles.
where they were in the house mov­
fo Parents
ing busines for a number of years,
and are again located tn the Sams
Please have your boys, ranging
Valley district where they lived be­
from * to II yes re of age, re-
fore going south. Mr. and Mrs.
port to the high school bnseball
Skellenger have leased the Vincent
field next Monday night at 5:00
400-acre place and will again be
for the tryout for the
o'clock
close to the soil. The sight» and
soft ball teams for the purpose of
activities of the metropolis become
starting a softball league which
tiresome to most folk« after a wh>!<
will he s pon «or<d by the Civic
Club.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hedgpeth, who
be graded
All the kids
slipped away to Yreka and were
In order io
carefully Into I
quietly married last week, returned
make ai| turn
home the last of the week and are
so as to assur
now at home to their friends, A
summer.
croup of friends gathered for a
If you want to *<•<» your boy»
charivari after their return homo.
play
for the sake of thei, health
The American join» th«dr friends in
and happiness, you can help a
all good wishes for the future.
great deal by urging them to try
out
for the league teams.
is
The new Central Point Market
Kenneth Poweii
having a new algn painted on the
front of (heir building today.
FABER TEAM WINS
CITY LEAGUE
Flaying the first league game of
the season Faber’s powerful team
overwhelmed the Elks of Medford
to the tune of 9 to 4. There never
was any doubt from start to finish
as to the superior work of Faber's
team. Every man on the team play­
ed a perfect game and there were
only two error» committed by
Faber's team which were respou-
sible for two runs out of the four
that the Elks scored.
Big Bill
lenders pitched a cooi and tine
game and wa8 never in danger at
all. Young Wilbur Johnstone took
tlie place of Bill Landerg in the fifth
and did a very good job of retiring
the side. Babb, short-fielder, make
the most sensational catch of the
game when he made a running
catch of the ball only to tumble it
and then recover just in time before
the ball touched the ground. Don­
ald Faber, coach at Albany College,
was on the field and helped with
advice anti encouragement.
Tomorrow night Faber's team
will tangle with Older Men at Med-
ford high school diamond, The
game will bo the secund game of the
evening.
Stone Appointed
To Fill Vacancy
On City Council
E. P. Stone wag appointed by
Mayor Powell as councilman to fill
the vacancy caused by the removal
from th0 city of Marshall S. Sim­
monds. Tlie appointment was un­
animously endorsed by the council
and Mr. Stone was sworn in at the
reguiur meeting Monday evening.
On account of this chnnge in the
personnel of the council, the mayor
announced a re-arrangement of com­
mittee assignments. The following
Is the new committee assignments:
FINANCE—Scott, chairman; Bon­
ney, Stone.
STREET A LIGHT—Hesseigrave,
chairman; Milton, Glass.
FIRE A POLICE—Bonney, chair­
man; Milton, Glass.
HEALTH A WATER — Milton.
chairman; Scott, Stone.
ORDINANCE— Stone, chairman;
Scott. Hesealgrave.
PARK A BUILDINGS — Glass,
chairman; Bonney, Hesseigrave.
Councilman Bonney was named
as the new Fire Chief with C. A.
Tharp as assistant.
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Calendar of
I COMING EVENTS I
Friday, Jun,. M
Golden Link Class party at Mrs.
Bursell's. Afternoon.
Monday, June 12
Tryouts for Boys’ Rofthall League.
High School grounds. 5:00 P.M.
Home Artist Circus, Corner 6th
and Oak Streets. 1:00 P.M.
¿Flic (djHrrlfrs
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Clifton A. Phillips. Minister
Bible School 10:00 A.M. Roland
Hover, Supt. Mist Ly*l* Gregory,
Primary Supt
Communion and Preaching 11:00
A M. Duet by Mrs. Virginia Bohnert
and Mrs. Ruth Hover. Sermon Sub­
joct "Healings In The Book of Acts
and Healing Today.”
Christian Endeavor 7:00 P.M.
We will dismiss the evening ser­
vice and go in body to Church of
| Christ, Central and Jackson St».,
Medford to hear C- C. Roots’ clos-
ing Message. Go In time to hcar
the Nahlglan Sisters sing.
Prayer and Bible Study Wcdncs-
l day 7:45 P.M.
THE FEDERATED < H1’R< II
Phone 51
Stanley G. Parish, Pastor.
Bible School—9 45 a. m.
Morning Worship—11:00 a. m.
Christian Endeavor—7:00 P- m
8:00 p. m.
Evening Servlet
Ladlea’ Bible Class—Tuesday at
2:30 p. m.
Prayer Meeting—Wednesday •t
8:00 p. m.
Choir Practice — Wednesday at
8:80 p m