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« CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN ~“ VOLUM» XII t i Musings^ ..j-..- CENTRAL POINT, OREGON. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23. 11»-*» -i ■ NUMBER 7 INIEIÌESIIIIG TALKS R77/ Known Banker nil iirnnrA« MADE Bl mi And Booster of City Of MW BOIliO ¿Wes of Pneumonia By the Editor Minr .-------------------------------------- 4 Again the Grim Reaper has laid his hand on one of the old-time friends of this writer and one who was perhaps the most consist* :u booster ths paper has ever known Delroy Getchell, the beloved "Banker-poet" of whom Art Perry loved to »peak, has gone to his re ward. And, unless we miss our guess, that reward will be a very worth-while one. .... For Sportsmen Acceptance of the invitations to I attend the get-to-gether banquet of ' the sportsmens’ clubs of the valley have been received from the follow ing: Karl .lanouch, supervisor of the Rogue River National Forest. l)r. A. A meeting of the Jackson County- B. Peacock of Marshfield, district School District Reorganization board Death early Saturday morning About twenty young men of tbe representative of state game comis was held at the high school Tuesday closed the long and active career of city met at the fire hall last night sion. and as many front his office as evening. On account of the fact possible; William McAllister, aiuto for the purpose of organizing a vol that there is so much sickness from Delroy Getchell, president of the unteer fire department. The meet >1 — »— • • representative. flu in the community and also that Farmers and Fruit?rowers bank ing was called by Mayor Powell at Inivltatlons have also been ■in e 1912 uni one of Medford's sent the request of Fire Chief Bonney, We shall miss that warm smile the school was closed at noon that to W. L. Smith. Oregon Wild Life; and -hearty hand clasp. In financial day on account of so many pupils | be3t known and most public spirited who Is very much interested tn the Senator George Dunn and Repre- —- ill, ........... there was not a very | Citizens. Mr. Getchell succumbed to matters in personal matters ana in • being new orgsnlzation. tentative pneumonia after only a tew days arl Newbry, and it is any thing pertaining to the pubif- large turnout. The following offeers were elect illness. hoped they will be able to attend cation of a country weekly, we al Th» meeting was called to order ed: Jack Tharp, president; A. E. The banquet Is scheduled for I 'e vas boru October 27, 1861, in ways felt free to ask the advice of by County School Superln’ed. :t Powell, honorary vice president, November 2S al the Medford Hotel C 1 on. Ohio, the ;>n of Edwin at:d that dear d<ar old man—and what’s Bowman who explained the reas- .i Harry Powell, secretary and Bill Ab and is being spon ored by the Rogue more, we always got the best he for the meeting. He then called on M-tri Ellen (Smith) Getchell. His bott. treasurer. A committee con River Spert-ouen's club of Medford, mother died when he was four years had. How he did love to point out bounty Judge E<rl Day. who told sisting of Clarence Long, Chester f'on'r.’l Point Sportsmen’s club the typographical errors iu our of the history of the legislate e < m- o’ I. A the age of 13. while away at Kam berg and A. E. Powell was ap the Gold Hill Rod & Gun club, school he learned his father little sheet, while at the sam? time mittee which concelver the idea of pointed to draw up a constitution hotel will serve one of their suffered financial revere’ and by-laws for report at the next giving us a friendly pat on the ba !t attempting to lessen the number Of -.* steak dinners, tickets being young Getchell Insisted upon r tt meeting it was also decided that and a word of encouragement. cbool dlstricis in the state of in? home and going to work to help now on sale through the different ■ he boys meet next Monday evening which there are at present about 1 The price of the dinner is $1 his father recoup hl fortune. to make some changes In tbe fire Central Point, too, has last a 2100. As all these district s are tax per plate. Wns N’ewpa|n-r Man hall. friend. Only a week before he died levying bodies, each with different The three clubs represent a mem Mr. Getchell first engaged in the Plans were iscussod for a dance Mr. Getchell pointed out the advis requirements, the result is that newspaper business in Cincinnati bership of over 500 sportsmen and to be given some time in the near school taxes throughout the state ability of this city getting behind it is hoped that a capacity crowd will | Delroy Gsichell Ohio, training himself through ex future for the purpose cT _ of _____ raising the new movement to build a reser vary enormously. be present. Pictures of Oregon tensive reading for a journalistic wild funds for the purpose of raising By the term of a bill passed at voir on Little Butte Creek to furn career. At the age of 30 he was bering, he engaged In the wholesale life will be shown during the equipment for the boys. The next ish water to make the desenl “blos the recent session of the legislat president of the Minneapolis Typo evening. branch of that industry for about meeting will be held next Wednes som like a rose". And every civic ure committees were formed in each graphical union, and for distinguish day evening. i wo years, developing a remarkable movement undertaken by this city county, consisting of the county ed services to this organization was faculty for judging land values. Miss Helen Wright since we have lived here has always judge, school superintendent, asse-s presented, upon tetirement from of This ability brought opportunity to sor, chairman of the non-high school Aged Resident had his encouragement and support. fice, with a gold-headed cane in enter the banking business in Min And John Wilson "When night slips down and day board and three other members ap scribed "Sans Luche, Sans Peur et Passes to Rewad neapolis where his rise was rapid. pointed by them, with instructions Sans Reproche." Married at Church 1 George Elfers, departs 90, a resident of He organized the Standard Bank of to make a study in their county of And rest returns to weary hearts. His newspaper experience incud- Minneapolis, and later the People's Wednesday evening, Nov. 22., im . I’heotilx, Ore., for the past 35 years, district hounderles and to make rec- How fine it is to close the hook ed service as reporter and associate bank, of which he was vice-presi- mediately following prayer meeting omendations for such consolidation editor of the Of records for the day, and look St. Paul Pioneer Press, dent and manager. He was also vice- at the Church of Christ, in the pres ; passed away at a local hospital, early Monday morning after a pro Once more along the traveled mile as they believed best for the county Minneapolis Tribune and Minneap president of the Merchants bank of ence of twenty-eight invited guests. longed illness. in general. And find that all has been worth olis Journal, Eye trouble, resulting St. Cloud Minn. Miss Helen Louise Wright, daughter Mr. Bowman showed a map show Mr. Elfers was born In Hanover, while; To say; "In honor I have from several hours in the icy waters Health Forced Change of Mr. and Mrs. Gilt art Wright, hex Germany, Sept. 6, 1849. ing the present school districts in tolled: of a Minnesota lake when a launch Later he consolidated his banking came the bride of Mr. John Russell He came tq the United States My plume is spotless and unsoiled.’ " this county, numbering about 6J. capsized, forced abandonment of his interests forming the Northwestern Wilson, Rev. C. A. Phillips perform when ten years of age, and spent He also showed a colored map show newspaper career. « • • National Bank of Minneapolis which ing the ceremony. his boyhood In Ohio, was united in Today is the day set apart by the ing the best plan of consolidation Next, becoming interested in lum- (Continued on page three) Miss Wright was charming in a marriage to Miss Jennie Marr, at the committee had been able to President of the United States as a long light blue satin dress and car Wahoo, Neb., on Feb. 20, 1879, »he day of Thanksgiving, (this year work out. which still left 22 dis- ried a shower bouquet of maidenhair passed away March 18, 1930. tricts He also explained that in case Clinic for Crippled commonly called "Frank’s Day.") Daughter Born to fern and pink rosebuds Mias Milll- the people of this county desired, He made a great many friends But whether we celebrate today or cent Iluth Hammond was bridesmaid during his long residence in South Children Nov. 28 they could adopt what is known as Mr. and Mrs. Hedrick and wc.e a tan crepe dress. Bryan a week from today, the fact remains the "County School Law”, which ern Oregon, and was admired for that we of this country have plenty Murdock was best man. Miss Lysle his genal personality and kindness. Dr A. Erin Merkel, couny health combines all the districts In the Born to Mr. and Mrs. E H. Hed to be thankful for in the year ol officer, and Mrs. Blanche Lyman, rick. a baby daughter weighting ten I Gregory played the wedding march. He Is survived by three daughters, county under one central body. grace 1939. So far at least, out Mrs. Wilson attended and grad Mrs. W. M. Tetherow, Central He explained the working of the county welfare administrator, an pounds and three ox. in the com nation has been able to stay out of county school law and stated that nounced this week that arrange munity hospital Monday November uated from the local high school and Point; Mrs. G. W. Reynolds, Oakla- the European mixup, we still havt many people were under the mis ap ment were being completed for a 20. Mrs. Hedrick called her parents has many friends in the community. homa City, Okla ; Mrs. O. C. Hug more or less freedom of action I u prehension that such a law meant crippled children's Clinic in Jack- Mr. and Mrs. W. IL Norcross from Mr. Wilson haH work with the Daw- gins. Los Angeles, Calif., one son, our daily affairs and if our people that all the smaller schools would son county house Tuesday Novem the bedside soon after the baby on Radio shop. Herbert Elfers, Ronan. Montana, have their way, we hope for greater The happy couple left immediately ten grandchildren and seven great- be closed at once. He showed by ber 28. arrived to break the good news to freedom. The clinic is being arranged # by them, Up to date no name has been for Portland for a short honeymoon grandchildern. comparison with Klamath county, • • • Funeral services were conducted where the county school law has the Crippled Children’s Services of found good enough for the little and will be at home next week on The American people don’t need North Riverside In Medford. The from the Perl been in effect for the past seven the State Public Welfare Commis Miss. funeral home a special day for giving thanks for American joins in all good wishes Wednesay at 10 a. teen years, that such is not the case, sion. assisted by the Jackson County m. Rev. C. A. Mr. Hedrick Is Supt. of Medfrod the many blessings which we receive, Phillips officiating. Internment ____ ____ but that such closing depends en Public Welfare Commission and the City Schools and a former Principal for the young couple. was of Thanks- In fact the old meaning In the Pheonlx cemetery. tirely upon the wishes of the people Jackson County Health department. of the Central Point schools Mrs. giving Day has almost disappeared Any person under 21 years of age Hedrick Is an author and has had a Grange to Celebrate Beautiful flowers and the large of each district. Also that it would No longer do the people gather group of friends who gathered not mean the doing away with local of apparent normal mentality, who number of stories published in such reverently on that day to thank th. Holiday Nov. 30 showed the high esteem in which he school boards, which would still be is suffering from a condition lead- well known magazines as the Satur- Giver of all good things for what elected as at present and which ing to a deformity of the bones. day Evening Post and the Colliers, Every one Is invited to come and was held. M. Elfers has made his they received during the year. To celebrate Americas traditional home with his daughter, Mrs. Tethe would have much power in the joints, muscles, or who is actually This is the fourth child in the day this day has come to be just an suffering from such a deformity may Hedrick family. The little new- Thanksgiving with the Central row, for the past year. management of each school. So other holiday for most folks, Assessor J. B. Coletnan ahowed attend the diagnostic clinic upon comer is received with open arms by Point Grange Thursday Nov 30. mak< what difference does it The grange leaders are prepar Mrs. Rossi Celebrates just what consolidation of school referral by their parents and family the other members of tbe family whether we celebrate the day ap- districts would mean in the matter physician, in addition, the deformi Both Mr. and Mrs. Norcross are very ing one of heir bounteous dinners pionted by Mr. Roosevelt or the Birthday Friday of roast turkey, dressing and all the of taxation. He showed that in many ties of cleft palate, harelip, burn I proud grandparents. traditional last Thursday of Novem I other good things that go with it. cases the tax rate would be lowered construction and plastic skin con Mrs. Rossi celebrated her birth ber? For that matter, there are too : Capable committees are already day last Friday. Her daughter In in some districts, while raised in tractures are included. darned many holidays for the good others, but that if the county school j busy planning decorations to make law, who is at the Motel was sick Attendance at the clinic is by ap Faber Movies Are of us all, anyway. tbe tables dlnnlng-roont and law was adopted, the tax would be pointment, which may be secured hall and could not prepare any thing Proving Popular ’ attractive. rom either Jackson County Public uniform throughout the county special for the occasion. Mrs Aossl'a With the coming of these spring An added attraction this y »‘ar chidren and grandchildren while A. E Brockway, president of th? Welfare Commision of the Jackson days, (at least they feel like spring1 county non-hlgh school board, ex County Health department. The new Motion picture machine will be various forms of entertain- unable to be here sent a gift In re- everybody and their aunt is busy plained the advantages of the county Following the clinic, if it is found of Everett Faber’s is proving very ment to be provided bet ween the memberence of’the day Mr. and Mrs. burning the dead leaves from their school law and said it would seem that the family is unable to finance popular. It was used at the high dinner and dance. Rossi are in hopes some of their yards. Usually these blow over the that this was the only solution of the cost of the recommended care, Dancing will start promptly nt family will be able to be here on the school carnival last Friday evening face of the earth and are a perfect plans for this care will be made with a very fine film. Mr. Jewett So'clock and continue until a late 30th. the uneven tax muddle. pest. But this year folks are taking A number of questions were an- through the county public welfare reports that the film was as clear hour. Music will bm provided by advantage of the clear, dry weather swered by members of the board re- commission of the county of real- as he as ever seen and that the Silva and his orchrastra. No extra to get rid of them. But it s getting gardlng different phases of the prob dence. sound reproduction is very plain. charge will be made for dancing to so that one cannot tell when the fog lent. It is the plan of the board to Examining physicians the Mr. Jewett says that the school can those who come to the dinner and a for rises in the mornings, for the smoke hold a series of meetings throughout clinic will be Dr. Richard B. Dilie ge films front the library at Corvallis very small charge to ’hose coming CHURCH OF CHRIST is just as bad to see through. the county so the people may better hunt and Dr. John F. Abele. (mostly educational pictures), by | just for the dance. Bring your Clifton A Phillipa. Minister But this writer would like to understand the situation. It 1» paying the cost of transportation friends and enjoy another one of Bible School 10:00 a.m. Roland know some way to make au oak thought that when these meetings Central Point Granges well known, Mr. Faber has shown pictures at Tractor Service Is Hover. Supt. Miss Lysle Gregory tree shed its leaves all at once. a: are completed a petition will be the Kiwanis culb Monday noon. Sal home cooked Thanksgiving Dinners. Primary Supt. Offered Farmers vation Army Monday night. Lions ' November 30th at 6 p. m. most other trees do. Up at our house circulated calling for a special elec Communion and Preaching 11:00 we expect to I have a job raking tion to put the matter of adopting club joint meeting of Grants Pass a.m. Special music. Ladles' Trio. Two Jackson county farmers have until the new i now vot- leaves from the county school law up to the and Medford club Tuesday night, Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p m. organized the Gebhard Tractor Ser leaves start. American Legion Wednesday night. era. Miss Edith Jacobs , Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. vice near Medford, under the spon » • Many other dates are spoken for. AND COMPANION Sermon subject "Noah's Ark.” The sor-ship of the community and coop Last night some twenty young P T A MEETING Are Invited To Be The chart used with this subject will erative services section, Farm Se men of this city met at the fire hall The regular Parents Teachers Cuesta of The present the size, shape, purpose and for the purpose of organizing a vol Meeting. Friday December 1 at 3 curity administration, according to TWo Big Feeds peculiarities of the ark. CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN unteer fire department This is Just o'cock subjuct "Value of Music in Robert W. Schmidt, county super Prayer and Bible Study, Wed., For Ross Families and the about the best thing that has hap school" Mr. Myers, Music instruct* visor. 7:45 p.m. Mr. Foley leader of Facilities CRATI RIAN THEATRE, Medford of a tractor, plow and pened here for some time. Fire is or will he the speaker. The 8th "Training For Service". Mr». E. E. diac will be made available for use one of the worst enemies of man grade is to put on the program Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ross decided to to see either of the two following Scott Leader of ’’Christian Action." | on member farms and a limited enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner out • picture» kind and It will help a lot to have number of other farmers in the Mr. Henry Gordon of Port Klam but as Thanksgiving drew near both I a bunch of these young fellows i TIIE FEDERATED (HIKtll Last Times Nat. Nite getting together each week for ath was a recent guest at the Jake community may be enabled to par- Vivienne and Jimmy showed symp Phon« 51 ticipate. The new cooperative was toms of the flu Wednesday evening trainin? in the are of fire fighting •Myer» home. IN TE< HNH’OLOR Stanley G. Parish. Paster. set up on a Joint ownership plan Mrs. Ross decided she had better new organiza- We bespeak for the Bible School—(45 a. tn. t'laudettc Colbert—Henry Fomin tion the help of all the citizens of we got quite a kick In looking over with members signing | patronage have their dinner at home so went • DIU MN tl <»N<. I Hl Morning Worship—1100 a. m. agreements on a fee basis. the names of those ancient fire-lad out and ordered a 14-lb. turkey. La MOHAWK" the town. Christian ICndsavor—4:10 p.m Harold Gebhard Is Treasurer of ter here camo Mrs. Ross* sister who die». Among them we found that of • • —or— Evening Berries—7:10 pm. tbe Service. The other member fa had also decided at the last minute In preparing for the above meet our old-time friend lynn Purdin, liadles* Bible Class —Tuesday at ! Edward Gebhard. to have who once ran a newspaper here. Also Hunday, Monday, Tuesday dinner at home and went I ing Recorder Tex searched the dusty 1:10 p m and also purchased a 14-lb. bird and recesses of the city vault and the names of several who still live Prayer Meeting—Wednesday at Mr>. Watkins is having Thanks invtte<j the Rosses to help eat it. So here. Sorry they didn ’ t come out and Deanna Durbin in brought out the original copy of the 7:90 ». m. giving dinner with her daughter, it looks io us like two Thanksgiving •• first love * Constitution and By-Laws of the old- give us the benefit of their exper- Choir Practice — Wed need-y at Mrs Burgcman In Medford dinners or the Ross family. time fire companies of this city. And J fence. 8:00 p m. êhr (ííjurrlira