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CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN VOLUME XII <’ENTRAI POINT. OREGON. THURSDAY, DECEMBER », ~ S' Mrs. Dunlap Dies At Musty Home > --------------- —......... _ J We note that the Ashland Miner is all hot and bothered because the Tribune comes out with an editorial boosting Judge Day because the county is once more on a cash basis. The trouble is that >Bro. Hall's phil osophy is slightly mixed, as usual. Part of his argument is based on the truth and part on something else again. He wants to convey the idea that Judge Day had uothing. (or at best, almost uothing) to do with this long-wished-for consumation We wonder Just how much Leonard knows of the real working of county business. Mrs. Minnie Dunlap, 81, dearly beloved I old-time resident of Central Point, passed I away at the William j Musty home Wednesday evening at | 5:30 o’clock. At the regular meeting of Nevita Chapter No. 93, O. E. 8., held Tues day evening at the Masonic temple in Central Point, Christmas was cel ebrated in typical style. The beau tifully lighted tree was filled with gifts for the children at the Shriu- er's Hospital at Portland. A Christmas program arranged by Mrs. Bertha Bonney, Mrs. Margaret Swing and Mrs. Marjorie Pena was very much enjoyed. The program Included the Story of Christmas Car os by Mrs. Pena, illustrated in song by Mr*. Edwin Andrin; two accor- dian selections by Mary Elliott and two piano solos by Mercedes Swing. Election of officers was the order of business for the evening and re sulted as follows: Mrs Everett Faber, Worthy Ma- tron. Mr. Hensley Holt, Worthy Patron. >trs. Dunlap was born in August. 1858, in Nova Scotia. She was mar ried to Charles Dunlap in Nova Sco tia in 1884. After their marriage they moved to North Dakota, where they lived until 1911. when they came to the Rogue River valley, re siding here most of the time since, except for a short time spent in Sll- verton in 1933, During their residence there Mr Dunlap died and was buried in Sil- veton. Mrs. Dunlap returned here after her husband's death to be with old friends and near her husband’s sister, Mrs. Lydiard. of Table Rock. Funeral services will be held at the Perl Funeral Home Friday morning at 11 o'clock Interment will be in Silverton, where she will lie beside her husband. Mrs. Dun lap had no near relatives ot her own but leaves a host of friends who will grieve at her passing I »3» Amateur Hour to Be Given Fri. Much activity around high school Is in evidence this week as plans for the Amateur Hour, a program spon sored by the senior class, near com pletion. On Friday evening this week a miscellaneous program of skits, stunts, singing and dancing will be presented by amateur talent. According to Violet Thumler, who is in charge of the program, adults as well as students will contribute their parts to the program. Keith Coplnger, business manag er of the program reports a lively sale of tickets, indicating that there will be a good turnout for this last school program before the Chrlst- mas holidays. Admission for ad ults Is 20 cents and for students, 15 cents. Reserved seats for this program are only five cents on sale at Stone’s. ■r NUMBER IO -J- Grange to Hold Christmas Party The regular meeting of Central Point Grange will be held Friday evening, December 15. Following •the business meeting a Christmas program and party will be held Every one present will receive a gift from Santa Claus if he or she brings a small present to put In Santa’s bag. Every granger is reminded to bring in sales slips at this meeting for the quarters report. All officers-elect are requested to meet in the hall Monday evening. December IS at 7:30. The installation team is reminded of the practice to be held Sunday afternoon, December 17. Joint in- stallation for Roxy Ann, Bellview, Talent, and Central Point Granges will be held Wednesday evening, December 20 at 8 p.m. in the Cen- tral Point Hall This will be an open meeting. The community was shocked and grieved by the death of Maxine Hol land Monday morning at 2:30 o'clock. She was taken sick Friday with what was thought to be In fluenza. as the rest of the family was just recovering from it. When tho doctor was called later he gave In struction to care for her as Mrs. Holland did the others. Sunday morning when the doctor arrived he found her suffering from a sore throat which had infected the blood stream and that she was in a very serious condition. Under our present system of coun ty government the county judge is chairman of the county court, which, by the way, pays all the bills for all the departments. And as chairman of this body the county judge natur Maxine had many friends and was ally has a strong influence on the popular among her schoolmate* and actions of the court. It is true that Joint Birthday teachers. Both high school and the different departments of county 1 grammar school were closed Tues Party Is Held government prepare a tentative bud | day afternoon In her honor, All the get each year, but this budget ha I Miss Allene Bingham aged 5 and teachers from the Central Point to pass the censorship of the county her great grandma Mrs. D. M. Grlsh- schools and a large group of the Mrs. Merritt Swing, Associate Ma- Mrs. Hurd Returns court before it goes to the budget tron. Mrs. H. W. Davisson haiu celebrated their birthdays to- school children attended the funeral committee for final action.. And we From Portland Meet Funeral Held Monday* gather when a dinner was given which was held at 2:30 Tuesday af- Mr. Merritt Swing, Associate Pa- happen to know that there have tron. Sunday at the latters horn«. Litti' ternoon. The service was short and Mrs. C. M. Hurd, who was a delo- been times when there has been a Mrs. Gladys Beebe, Secretary. Miss Allene was quite thriL-d »t Impressive being conducted by Rev. | gate to State Pro-America In Port (Contributed.) bit of dissatisfaction in some depart Mrs. Edward Faber, Treasurer. having a birthday dinner with great Phillips. Many beautiful flowers Monday afternoon the Federated ments because the court, under the grandma, and both received some testified to esteem Maxine was held. Mrs. Pearl Bonney, Conductress and the 1st of December, was suf Church was filled with friends from fering with the flu during her at leadership of Judge Day, has refused nice presents. Those present were Tho American joins the sorrowing Mrs. Hensley Holt, Associate Cou- tendance at the convention and on far and near to say the last goodby Mr. and Mrs. A. G. T >mp*oa and friends in extending sympathy to the to allow such budgets to be increas due tress. arriving home went immediately to to Mrs. H. M. Davisson at her home La Rene of Grants I aaa. Mr. jnd bereaved family. ed beyond what the said court be It was announced by '.bi Worthy bed. Monday was her first day going, One who served the Lord Mrs. Roy Nichols, Mr..and Mrs. Earl lieved best. Maxine Clare Holland, 15, daught Matron-elect that the installation away from home, when she attended long and faithfully had an abund Heft, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Grisham er of Mrs. Dollie Holland and the ceremonies would he held Wednes ant entrance into His Presence. Now we don’t want to say a word day evening, Dec. 27. The Masonic a meeting of Pro-America at the and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. D. M late Ole II. Holland, died at her What a large place is left vacant Hotel Holland. against the administration of George Lodge of Central Point will install Grisham and Allene Hingham. home Monday morning from influ The following state officers were and how we will mlsg her. enza and a blood infection. Carter, Syd Brown, Ralph Sweeney, jointly with the Chapter. Friends Rev. D. D. Randall had charge of Presl- or any of the rest. For we heartily of the officers are especially invited elected at the convention: Born in Medford on August 3. the services that all spoke of the Oyster Supper Is dent. Mrs. Roy Bishop, Portland: commend the way they have helped to attend, as these ceremonies arc 1924, Holland was a freshman Enjoyed by W.R.C In the Miss Mrs. Quincy victory for the Christian Life. to hold down expenses in their de open to the public. Mr. John Lacey 1st Vice President, high school where she was a “ Thanks Be To God Who Giveth Us partments. We have today what we will be installed as Worshipful Mas Scott, Portland: 2nd Vice President, The Victory Through Our Lord The ojster supper held by th'3 popuar student, She is survived by Mrs. Hamilton. Bend: Treasurer, believe to be the very best county ter of the Masonic lodge. Jesus Christ. ” W.R.C. Thursday evening was much her mother and the following Mrs. George Gerlinger. Portland; administration we have ever had. The refreshment committee in The girls’ trio sang three lovely enjoyed and many nice things were brothers and sisters: Edna M. Shav Recording Secretary, Mrs. Glen Hus- bar none. Each is handling their charge of Tuesday's meeting includ After er, Ermel Shaver, Donald V. Hol ted. Portland; Corresponding Secre hymns, "Face To Face, "God Has said about the oyster stew job as we believe it ought to be han ed: Mrs. Marjorie Pena, Roberta Not Promised ” and "Abide Witii supper Everett Faber showed three land, Vernon Holland, Shirley Hol tary, Delia Hodler, Portland. dles. Carter has cut cob I s in the Andrin, Lola Norcross, Evelyn Skyr- Me." moving pictures, an animated car land of this city and Storm and clerk's office to the bone and yet inan and Miss Jacobs. The pall bearers were selected toon, Panama Canal and capturing Norma Holland of Chehalis, Wash. not hurt efficiency. Brown (if he The last meeting for the year will Former Local Lady from the Sunday School class that alligators alive. These were all ven does carry the Democrat label) has be Tuesday, Dec. 26. It is hoped a Injured in Accident she has taught so faithfuly tor many good. After seeing the alligator pic Scout Clubs Meet handled the job of collecting the large number of members will be years. They were Bill Grimes, Chet tures some of the ladies were heard taxes in a HUMAN way, and thereby- present at that time to honor the The following clipping was sent Kamberg, Lome Webster, George worrying about sleeping that night, At Reynolds Home got batter results than others hare retiring officers. Next on the program was a sklt, to Mr. and Mrs. Rossi from their and Bob Merritt, and John Tharp. done. Sweeney (another Democrat) "Town Gossips." Those taking part granddaughter at Fontana, Calif. as watchdog of the treasury, keeps Mr. Al Johnson of Merrill spent Mrs. H. W. Davisson. 7 2, passed were Mesdanies Lorlie Minnick, Eva “Mrs. Valentine Chomel, 55 years The Cubs held their regular meet them all informed just where they a few days in this vicinity this week old, of Fontana, suffered slight In away in a local hospital Saturday Smith, Delpha Cox, Furry and Kil- ing on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the home stand with his system of daily bal looking at dairy herds. He was es juries yesterday in an automobile afternoon, following a long Illness. burn. ThiH was lota of fun as each of Den Mother Mrs. Reynolds. The ances. Coleman has made the jus pecially interested in the Milking accident at Tamarind and Etiwanda She had been a resident of Central of them take their part very fine. boys were all very pleased to have tice court pay more than expenses. Shorthorn cattle. Point and vicinity for the past 29 After this there were other interest avenues near Fontana. Henry Waelty, a local grade school years. Bowman seems to have got uudet ing numbers, and later games were boy, present at their meeting, and “Mrs. Chomel was a passenger in Mr. and Mrs. Amos Weaver of Hall's hide because he doesn't giie Mrs. Davisson 1* survived by her played. he gave them some very helpful in Oakland are visiting Mr. and Mrs. a car driven by Rosalie Marie Mes husband, Harry, two daughters, Mrs. out more printing (regardless of the nage of Fontana which was in itructiona on soap carving, as he Joe Stevens and Mrs. Weaver’s R. M. Wyatt of Central Point and cost to the taxpayer), but be seems Is very talented in this art. Mrs. brother. Mr. Hamlin. Mr. Weaver is volved in a collision with one driven FIRST GRADE NEWS Mrs. C. W. Myers of Portland, and to be saving money with his mimeo Jantzer furnished ice cream and a salesman for a machinery com by Walter H. Zendell of Essex. six grandchildren. graph, so what's the diff? cookies for refreshments. pany. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver travel Neither driver was hurt, according Wednesday, December 13, 1939 • • to W. E. George, California high- On Friday, Dec. 10, the Cubs had in a deluxe trailer house. 8 girls are here. 11 boys arc We have no idea whether Judge wav patrol officer who investigated Moore Hamilton to a weiner roast at the home of Den here. 19 children are here. Day w-ants the job any longer, tor W. A. Wald* n is suffering the accident. A birthday is here. Harriet is Mother Mrs. Roy Kelly. After hav Help Count Noses we wouldn't be surprised if he was lumbago. He reports that he "The Injured woman suffered six today. Happy birthday Harriet, ing a fine time roasting weiners the getting mighty weary of the burden, lots of cider on hand but also bruises and shock." Moore Hamilton, former local She has a pretty rain cape. It Is boys worked with Mr. Kelly’s JiK but if he does want it, this paper is of apples waiting to be made The granddaughter added a line boy and publisher of the Medford blue. saw, on Christmas presents they are going to do all we can to help him. cider. that they were not hurt badly but News, was recently appointed as- Mud got out of his box. He was making. It’s hard enough, Lord knows, to get their car was badly wrecked. Mrs. Blatant area manager for the 1940 on the floor. An achievement council will be Robert put him back Mr. and Mrs. Weidman and family Valentine Chomel was the former men worth a darn to take such jobs, he’d In the near future where the census with headquarters at Port- 12 days till Christmas. and when we do get a man who real will move into the Woods home to owner of the Hote Valandra that land, Mr. Hamlion is one of the boys will have a chance to display ly accomplishes things we believe care for Mr. J. C. Woods. The Mr. and Mrs. Rot si now run under leading Democratic war-horses of A Mr. Harison, who must of have their work and receive their award*. house 1* being redecorated at this the name of the Rossi Motel. in holding on to him if possible. the county and served one term in been a professional, was In town the At least one of the parents of each time, the living room being papered. the state legislature several years other day collecting 11.50 from the Cub who is to receive an award must Leonard Copinger returned from ago, where he made quite a name businessmen to get him to the hos be present in order for him to re Here’s a good one for tour book Mrs. Velma Dooley and son Donald “The outstanding characteristic ot who have been here for about three Klamath county, where he reports for himself. pital. He took a number of dollars ceive his award. the New Deal," says the Mining Re weeks called here by the serious ill lots of snow and not an over supply Mr. Hamilton left for Portland out of town with him. view, “has been the desire to destroy ness and death of Mrs. Dooley's of work. Sunday evening by train, where he change or experiment with every mother Mrs. J. C. Woods, expects CARD OF THANKS will be stationed during the census The Carnation club met last thing which has helped develop a to return to their home this week We, the undersigned, wish to ex period, which is calculated at about Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ruby nation so different from ail others •nd. six months. His wife, Eva Nealon press our thanks to the friends and CHURCH <>F CHRIST Twedell. Those present were Mes- as to permit the man on relief to Hamilton, will continue the publica neighbors who have so kindly helped dames Betty Potter, Irene Pendle Clifton A. Phillips, Minister Open house for the Rogue River bis drive to relief headquarters in tion of the News during her hill us In the illness and death of our Bible School 10:00 A M Roland own automobile." Ain’t it th>’ Chevrolet company last week was ton. Mary Dowfng, Alta Kelly, Don band's absence. beloved wife and mother Mrs. Mary Hover, Supt. Miss Lysle Gregory, well atended. Many beautiful bou na Brenner and Lois Richardson, Fidelia Woods, also for the beaut! truth? Primary Supt. quets of flowers added to the at Plans were made for their Christ- • • • Mrs. Thompson accompanied her ful floral offerings. Communion and Preaching 11:00 ma* party, Lovely refreshments of tractiveness of the show room. The Mr. James C. Woods •on-in-law and daughter Mr. and And now they are throwing ut A.M. Sermon subject, "The Old musical program was enjoyed and cake and coffee were served. in holy horror because Mr. and Mrs. W, L Mrs. Randall Gifford to New Pin their hands Testament Christmas." the 1940 new models admired, A Dooley and sons Creek where they visited Mrs. a babe of only 37 summers dares Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Heckman re- ! Christian Endeavor 6:30 P M. at number of Central Point folks Mr. George MeCollom to aspire to the president’s chair. It Mrs. Lydia turned last Saturday from a visit. Thompson's mother Evangelistic Service 7:30 PM. Smith end. is our bet that there are very few of tended during the opening over the week to Greenville, Penn, Dr. Heckman We will explain the known facts of the "White House Gang", who write the wise men. Sermon subject "One Mrs. Lawrence Bodin spent Wed- reports a delightful time and says CARD OP TH INKS the “must" legislation, many of the - - IHte — royalty, - He D. W. Beebe Wise Man." nesday with her mother Mrs. Glea- they were treated Prsident's speeches and take ths We wish to thank our ne Ighbors had never eaten so much turkey and AND COMPANION Prayer and Bible Study Wednes- and friends for their many acts of most active part in New Deal af so a. chicken as he did during bis east Ar„ Invited To Be The day 7:45 P M. Mrs. Foley will meet kindness In our recent bereavement fairs, who are much, if any. old“r Guests of The her class in “Training For Service." Mr. and Mr*. A. E. Terrell re ern visit. The weather was Ideal, no In the loss of our daughter and than Mr. Dewey. And the few that •now or rain until they hit Duns W K. Davis will lead the work in CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN ceived a letter from their daughter sister. Also to the faculty and -d are older are the biggest d ■ “Christian Action." staying with her muir on thetr way home. It was students of the high school and for and the Alburta who is phools of all. Ickes, for example. raining there. Ha went on a rabbit Christ in Central Point is more CRATERIAN THEATRE, Medford grandparents in Harrisburg and at- the beautiful flowers. • • • important to us than The Babe in She has bad 13 hunt one day but didn't bring any tending school. tn see either of the two following Mrs. Dollie Holland The present Administration has Bethlehem. and her brother home with him. pictures and Family. been noted for grabbing young men A's this month team basket ball Mr and Mr« Emmett Nealon left for its most important jobs. Maybe Fred & on the THE FEDERATED ( HI'IM'H Last Tinies Hat. Nile they figure that by the time FDR Wednesday evening for Portland Warning! Phone 51 Rev. and Mrs. Stanley Parrish and where Mrs. Nealon will be under a gets through with his ’steenth term Stanley a. parish. Pastor. little daughter Judy are visiting in Lionel Barrymore -Lew Ayres physlcan’s care. Attention of all bicycle riders Is some of these young fellers may Bible School—9:45 a. m. Burns, where Rev. Parrish may ac "SE< BET op lilt. KILDARE4* have learned enough to tale up the called to the fact that all bicycle Morning Worship—11:00 a m. cept a call to preach. Little Stephen CHRISTMAN CHEER licenses must be renewed on or be toga. Christian Endeavor—5:30 pm is staying with bis grandmother What would be nicer for that tor fore January 1st. Under the term* Evening Service—7:30 p m his parents' absence. R. Gleason is improving j Hill during ihan a of the city bicycle ordinance no mer Central Point friend Mrs. E. attack I aid les’ Bible Class—Tuesday • t Sunday. Monday, Tuesday of the flu. Mrs ! from an Mr. Bill Lander arrived home year's subscription to The American bicycles are allowed on the streets 2 30 p. m Gebhard, who has also been down Wednesday morning from the Buz- for Christmas? 52 letters with all of this city unie* properly licensed Prayer Meeting—Wednesdav ■ I Orela Garbo in with the flu, is now able to ba out. ' zard Mine for a short visit Mr. ana the home news for less than the cost All users of bicycles should secure 7:30 p. m. “NI.NOTCHKA" Mrs. Lander are living in tbs Powell of a 3-cent stamp per Issue. Sub their 1940 license plates at once. Choir Practice Wednesday at W. Davisson returned with Mr. H. ..._________ scribe now : The fee for such license Is 25c 8:00 p. tn. his daughter to Portland for a visit, spartraent I ülu' (Ühurrljra I