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CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN VOLUME XII B' CENTRAL POINT. OREGON. TH I RSDAY, .MARCH 21. l»40 " -. — I Mass Meeting to Discuss Proposed School Change MusingsuS7 By the Editor fc------- - -------- fj We have been reminded recently that for some time this paper hi- taken no part in the fight for th. Townsend Plan. There has been a reason for this. The writer has f. l. that there might be some talk of his climbing on the Townsend band wagon on account of the fact that he was a candidate for office himself. But the records will show that it has been nearly a year since we came out for the plan. And it was long before we even thought of becoming a can didate for office that we helped to organize the Central Point Townsend dub. One of file loveliest Eastern Star \ Mass meeting of the citizens of Central Point and the surround affairs ever held in the valley was ing territory has been «tilled for Friday evening of this week at the that of the tea in honor of Mrs. Dora Stipe, Worthy Grand Matron of the (■range hail in tin» city. Memln-rs of the county school rcorganlxa- Order of Oregon. Wednesday at the tion eomiuittcc will be present to answer questions which may he Masonic Temple at Central Point. ask«-d • •oncoming the provisions of the new law which Is to I m - voted Hostesses were the Past Matron’s oil at n sgsa-ial eleclion to Is- held throughout the county on April 2. Club of Nevita Chapter. More tha ï a hundred guests called during the There seems to In« much mis-inforination going the rounds con* afternoon. corning tin- pr«>| «»seti law and many people seem to l>e afraid that if Today we read the new- Townsend Mrs. Paul Martin greeted guests al tin- law Is adopte«! tlic result will Is- absolute chaos in our schools. bill which is now before Congress. We had heard a lot about it, but had the door and Mrs. W. H. Bishop in -sonic arc afraid that the law puts too much power in the hands of a troduced to the receiving line which never had a chance to read the bill few (.I'llcials, who will be alile, if they mi desire, to completely wreck included the honoree, Mrs. stipe, Mrs. itself. And the more we studied the I lie present M-liool system. Tlies«' |H-o|d<- seem to forget tluit adopting new bill, the more we were struck E. E. Scott, President of Nevita Past Matrons; Miss Alice Hanley. an Illis law in no way changes (I k - present state laws under which our with the simplicity of the wholtf schools now operate. thing. The idea will work, brethren, Honor Member of Nevita Chapter; or we don’t understand the King's Mrs. W. H. McGowan, i’ast Grand Tln-re a Iso hcciiis lo be stum- dissatisfaction over tlic fact that the English. All this junk about 3200 a Matron; Mrs. Hal McNair, Chairman new law places the o|H-rati<>n of al1 the m -I ioo I s in the c«>unty under one of th«- Credentials Committee of the month for all over 60 has been eli hoard of fiic men. They say that In a step toward “dictatorship.” We minated. In simple words this is Grand Chapter; Mrs. W. H. Norcross, cannot see II Just that way. How alMuit our county organization? Do what those qualified to receive the third Worthy Matron of Nevita and ■Mrs. W. D. Barnes, member of the annuity will receive: we not place the bu-ines«. of til«* county in the hands of THREE men, International Temple Fund Commit whom we might say “dictate” Ils affairs? We have had such systems tee of the Grand Chapter. Each month the Secretary of the in <>|H-ratioii since tlic days of tlic Founding Fathers, with no tliouglu Mrs. Stipe was beautifully gowned Trseaury will deduct from the monies of “dictatorship.” received from the 2% tax on all gross in a very attractive, floor-length pic- But (tils neW'|Hi|s-r Is not going to argue this matter now. Come incomes over 3250 per month, which | turc dess of silk print, and wore a tax is paid monthly, the amount ne spray of spring blossoms in her hair. out i<> ili<- meeting Friday evening mid hear I mi II i sides. Then go home During the afternoon, Mrs. Edwin cessary to pay the monthly expense mid sit ilown and read »lie Official Voter's Pamphlet sent to each re- of administering the law. The bal Andren delighted the group with gisicreii voter, wliii-h contains the exact wording of the proposed law. ance of the money received that numerous vocal selections. Her num siik I. v it out carefully for yourself then Is- sure ami vol«- nt the elec month will be prorated among the tiers were well received and were annuitants. Thus the amount of an chosen with particular adaptation tion April 2ml. nuity received each month will de for the tea party. Mrs. Sain Kohler pend entirely upon the amount of played th«> accompaniments. Dainty corsages, made by Mrs. M. tax money received that month. So just what each person over 60 who J. Swing and Mrs. Hensley Holt were qualifies will receive no one knows given each member of the receiving for certain. But whatever it is, this line and those presiding at the tea A merely fallen enemy may rise money must be spent each month be table. again; but the reconciled one Is truly fore the next month's check is re The tea table was unusually lovely vanquished.—Schiller. ceived, and that is the best thing with a crystal bowl of marguerites, Tile 194 0 Oregon State and county about the whole thing, No one can hyacinths and daisies in pastel colors 3» hoard this money, and must spemi especially suited to the Easter Sea taxes amounting to 3387,205.63 have Roger Yost gazing wistfully at his California just been paid by The it right at home. And this spending son. Crystal Candelalira with while new tractor which his father-in-lew, right down at the grass roots is just tapers and silver appointments added Oregon Power Company, according Mr. Jones, was having so much fun to an announcement by Hance H. what will bring recovery. much to the beauty of the setting. driving around the field. At last they Presiding at the tea table was Mrs. Cleland, President of the Company. weie both riding it. But in the meantime, we have a H. T. Pankey, Mrs. Guy Tex, Mrs. This sum takes into consideration hunch that there isn’t much chance Sam Koehler, Mrs. B. L. Sanderson, the 3 per cent discount for prompt Wanted —By Central Point city, of the bill getting through Congress Mrs. Victor Bursell and Mrs. Leila payment, amounting to 31 1,946.51. more animals for their new zoo. Of this substantial state and coun Pexson. this session. Although this being a ty tax bill, 3131,369.01 went to Jack- presidential year may have some in The Chapter rooms were decorated Mrs. McManama saying. " I don't fluence, yet we believe that there Is in yellow spiraea, daffodils, anemones son County, it was announced. The still too much oppoaltion among th-- and lavender hyacinths. Iatrge bas total amount of the Copco taxes in kt;ow a thing, except that I am not monied class in the “effete East”, as kets of blossoms were used promfs- this state show an increase of 6.72 going to false any more long walks.” per cent over the amount of the 1939 (Mrs. McManama had walked to the th.- fell, r said, for the bill to get tin- cuously throughout. taxes paid last year, officials said. airport with the children Sunday.) necessary support this year. But th-- Mrs. E. E. Scott was in general Including Federal and all types of i’lan is growing stronger each year charge of the affair. Mrs. Leonard and we expect to see it in operation Freeman arranged the tea table and taxes. The California Oregon Power Mr. Peart worrying how he can get before very long. There, D. D., how- headed the serving committee. She Company is paying this year a sum a story in this column without the in excess of three-quarters of a mil zal? was assisted by Miss Clara Hanley, lion dollars. editor knowing it. • • • Mrs. Pearl Bonney and Mrs. L. C. Copco's construction program for There is another thing we want to Scott. 1940, with budgeted expenditures of Archle Parker standing in the nun say and that is that the more w e Guests were Past Matrons and Of 31,014,000, is now well underway studying the fishing laws. study the new school law plan which ficers of Alpha Chapter, Ashland; and of thia sum 368 000.00 will be ex- is coming up at the special election Adarel Chapter, Jacksonvlle; and resulting in pended in thia county, Margaret Hubbard and Zoe Hill on April 2nd, the more we believe Reame* Chapter. M»-dford. and all Improved facilities for serving the being beautified for Easter. that it should be adopted. So far as members of Nevita Chapter. Company's customers in this area, we are concerned, we can see noth The 1940 program will affect the en- ing in the argument that it savors Mrs. Landon, who planned to fln- tire territory served by The California too much of dictatorship. How about ish her driving lessons as soon as the Oregon Power Company, extending the county, then? Isn't the business weather was nice is now too busy 275 miles in length and 100 miles in of the county handled by the coun planting flowers and vegetable gar. den width. This territory embraces 54 Eastern Star circles are very busy ty court, which is composed of only to take the time. cities and communties, whose econ three men? Or the state, where the this week ■ ’-tertainlng Mrs. Dora the omic trend will be stimulated by whole thing is handled by the Board Stipe, the Worth G-and Matron of A special meeting will be sizeable expenditures this year. of Control, again consisting of three Oregon. men? While the county school board held tomorrow night, Friday March Will consist of five men, all elected 22, at the Masonic Temple at Central Wednesday, March 20. UGO Point, when Nevita Chapter No. 93 by the people and all subject to re There are 10 girls here will exemplify the full ritualistic call. There are 1 1 hoys here. work. Degrees will be conferred on There are 21 children here, Robert Is out. America n several candidates and a short pro Hasn't that been the gram will be enjoyed. Refreshments Tin- W.R.C. will give their annual No school tomorrow or the neit way of doing things since time im- will follow the ceremonies. merchant's lunch next Wednesday, day. memorial, And the other day we Members of Eastern Star through- March 27 at the W.R.C. hall. The We will hav«- an Easter vacation. heard a man say he was afraid that are cordially invited to menu will be creamed chicken, mash Easter Is a happy day. if the new law was to be put into out th«- valley attend. ed potatoes cabbage and carrot salad, Jesus arose on Easter. the county superintendent effect, for this function in- Committee* hot rolls and butter, pickles, jelly, pie Tomorrow is the flr*t day of might rush right down to Centrul Ellis and coffee all for the small price of spring. elude: Hall Decoration, Mrs. Point and take away the fine library Clark. Mrs. Paul Anderson and Mrs. 3<» cents. The public is invited. Din the school now owns and give it to Victor Bursell; Table Decoration. ner will be served from 11:30 to some other school which had n<>n- Don't forget the date, Wed Of course he COULD, but what man Mrs. Howard Jewett: Dining Room 1:30. M rs. nesday, March 27. in his senses would be guilty of such Committee, Mrs. Wm. Ferguson. Stone. a fool thing, when the idea of the Leonard Freeman, Mr*. E. P. whole thing is to build up bigger and Mr*. Anna Mears and Mrs. W. C. better schools in the community cen- Rookard. Open House, previously announced ters already in existence? And how to be held Tuesday evening, March long would he ast it he tried that 19, ha* been postponed to a later sort of thing ? Central Point's baseball team for date. Because of the prevalency of Central Point Grange met Friday. the first time in history will be res various contagious disease at this ta xat ion, And in the matter of March 15 with lol in attendance, in- plendent In full baseball uniforms which seems to interest most foks time, it was deemed best to have chiding fifteen vfsltors from Talent, when the first game of the season the exhibit at some other time. these days, Do you know that there Applegate and Lake Creek granges are 25 sc hool districts in this county, The first 'and second degrees were comes around. Plan* for the Open House will out of a total of 64, which carry 70% The uniforms will probably be of continue, which event should prove conferred upon a class of sixteen of the school census? That they carry of which four were from the Talent the conventional grny flannel, Knee 73% of the children in average to be ail the better with a longer Grange. pants, Jerseys, shirts and nocks will period of preparation. daily attendance? And that they al Side number one had the most in so supply 71% of all the money spent attendance for the first time in the complete th«- outfit. for our county Mc-hools outside of This will be a decided improvement quarter but as they fell short In the See thos<- new silk drease* at Hat- Medford and Ashland? total count they are to entertain side over the cords, denim pants, etc. field's. Latest styles and a nice nutn- * * • number 2 at the next regular meet worn in the past. ber to choose from. These twenty-five districts have ing on April 5. Every lady on side 49% of the valuation of the 64 dls- one is to bring a cake, the men are The Hen Ith Association will meet trlcts which would constitute the to help buy the Ice cream, and every Mrs M. M Winans of Seattle 1* County District under the County one in the grange is asked to bring spending the Easter vacation in the for luncheon Friday at the home of School Law, so, therefore, with less his nickels to buy the surplus cakes, Flefscber home. Mr*. Winans Is Mrs. Gipson Driver. than one-half of the valuation to sup- The proceeds will be added to the Mrs Fiels» her'» sister. port them, there rests upon them the building fund. Mr. and Mrs. Fl. Rossi spent Sun- returned Miss Ai!*«*n Berry, who legal and financial responsibility of day with Mr. and Mrs. Rogers kt thelr The H.E.C. will meet with Mrs. furnishing three-fourths of the school R- y Gish on Wednesday. March 27. home last week from the hospital country place near Ashland service» of the county. This will be a covered dish luncheon where she underwent an operation for nppendicitus Is Improving nicely • • » at noon. Mr. Roger Yost has recently pur- and now able to be out. Think it over, folks, and com> out Third and fourth degrees will is- chased a small John Deere tractor to the mass meeting at the Grange conferred at a special meeting on Sc«- those new and good looking and will do your plowing at a very hull tomorrow (Friday) night and March All oflcers and other* rayon silk dresses at Hatfield's for reasonable rate. learn more about It. taking part in initiatory work ar* only 31.98. Just right for Easter. meet Tuesday evening. asked to Mr. A. W. Walker has moved into < HINEY FIRE— March 26 at 7^30 for practict. Vlvian Tharp, who has been out of new offices at 417 East Main. Med A flue fire at the Carl Fernlund school for a week with a bad cold, re ford He was formerly on West northeastern part of home in th« The Order of the C. met at the turned to school this week. Sixth. town called out the fire department gym last night and initiated ten new There will I no school today or at noon today. The house was equip members. .Mrs Anna Biasoil, who teaches in tomorrow on account of Spring vaca* ped with a common stove pipe ex the Fort Jon«-«, California, spent tending through the roof and it is the Mrs. T J. Muse and Mrs. Bessie tion. weekend with her »later, Mrs II. M opinion of Fire Chief Bonney that Livingston of (tiéndale visited friends Abner Nadler, who has been visit Dorland of thia city. this became overheated, starting the and relatives Tuesday and VVednes- blase. The fire boys made a very day morning, Mrs. Muse visited her ing friends here, is returning today Miss Lois Dorland, a teacher in the quick run to the fire and soon had parent*, Mr. and Mrs. Gip Vincent to California with Mr. Vella, Abner the blaze extinguished by the use of and Mrs. Livlngtsone wns house guest reports that his brother Max has Portola, California high school, la home for the Easter vacation. gone Into the painting business. at Tharp home. chemicals. Report Indicates $131,369.01 County’s Share Copco Tax »So what? Eastern Star Notes First Grade News W. R. C. to Serve Merchants’ Lunch • • Open House Postponed Future Date to Be Set GRANGE NOTES Pointers To Have Uniforms NUMBER 21 Volunteer Firemen To Hold Benefit Ball Wed. Eve. SPONSOR PLAY AT Central Point Volunteer Fire com pany are sponsoring a benefit ball to be held next Wednesday evening tn the Grange hall at nine o'clock. This ball is being presented for the pur pose of raising additional funds to help buy the firemen some coats and boots. Everyone who likes a good time and who wishes to aid the Fire Dept In obtaining this much needed equip ment are invited to attend this af- fair. A good, clean time assuied everyone attending Tickets to this dance can be ob- talned from any fireman in advance or can be bought at the door, admis sion is, gentlemen 40c, Ladies 10c. Good music is assured by Bill Ab bott. chairman of the music commit tee. Dancing from 9:00 'til 1:00 Th»- Ladies Civic Club is sponsoring a play to be put on by thè Lone Pine P.T.A. at the local high school Fri- day evening. The play is entitled 'Mammy's Lil Wild Rose” and is very highly spoken of by all who had the pleasure of seeing it at the Lone Pine school recently, Reserved seats will be on sale at Stone’s. The pro seeds of the play will be equally di- vided between the Clvic Club and the Lone Pine P.T.A. Following is the cast of character»: Mammy Celie, a black treasure— Verda Quackenbush. Rose O'May, Mammy's ill wild Rose—Avys Grimes. Daniel French, from the city— Gareth Goddard. Old Joe, "that's a file’ ”—Haywood Lemley. Hester O'May, Rose's Maiden Aunt —Matti«» Luman. Lester Van, Daniel's Friend— David Luman. Wade Carver, an unwelcome suitor — Dennis Crocker. Peggy French, Daniel's sister— Ruth Fester. Letty Van, Peggy's friend—Pearl Crocker. Babe Jean, a mountain charmer— Frances Moffett. Orpheus Jackson, a native Romeo —Carl Quackenbush. Mrs. Court vane, a lonely woman— Aledlade Brown. SCENE The entire action of the play takes place in the cabin door-yard of Uncle Joe and Mammy Celie, in the moun- tains of Virginla. SYNOPSIS ACT 1—The cabin dooryard of Uncle Joe and Mammy Ceiie. An af- tt-rnoon in early summer. ACT -—The same scene. The opening day of the fair. An after noon a month later than Act 1. ACT 3—The same scene, Fourteen months later than Act 2. • Mammy's Lil Wild Rose” Is spon sored by th«- Lon«- Pine P.T.A. and is directed by Grace Lemley. Mrs. Charley Holds Birthday Party Mrs. Ernestine Charley entertained the following group in honor of Miso Vina C> Burn's 16th birthday last Sun day: Ills Hill. Maxine Ayers. Maxine Moore. Wanda Fay Caasman, Mar jorie Pierce, Clara Belle Charley, Mrs. Cellura, Leon .Virginia and Vina, the honor guest. Mrs. Charley 4iad a ball of cord for each guest that she had strung all over the house and yard in the trees, bushes, porches, etc. At the end of each cord was an all-day sucker and a horoscope. This caused much fun. Refreshments were served witli a beautiful birthday cake. The color scheme was green and white St. Pat rick's day colors All report a lolly time. The Ceiltfrae cam«- h<- reet ntly from New York. Fair Taxation Move Is Started Approaching collapse of th«- gen eral property tax and action which should be taken ns a matter of con cern to every citizen to bring about more equitable taxation for real es tate will be the subject of a great na tional real estate tax conference, to be held In Washington. I>. C., April 25, 26 and 27. The conference, to be held under the joint auspices of a number of on tional associations in the real estate field, will bring together real e.stute taxpayers from every state and from every principal city of Hie country for consideration of what can be done to lighten the load on homes, farms and other real estate and for bringing real estate taxation into the kind of alignment that good public policy dictates it should I have in our local state and national tax system, Already partiepating in plans for the conference are the National As- sodatlon of Building Owners i and Managers, the Mortgage Bankers As- nictation of America, the National Apartment Owners association and the National Association of Real Es tate Boards. Hix other national bodies, including farm organizations, are joining In preliminary discus- sons and are expected to participate, according to Myers Y. Cooper, Cin cinnati. ex-governor of Ohio, who has been chosen by the participating groups to be conference chaiman.—- Oregonian. HOME LEAGUE MEETS— The Home League of the Salvation Army meets at the Maud Davis home on First and Maple streets every week. Everyone is welcome to attend this sowing club. The league has made a numtier of quilts for needy people. Home quilt tops all ready to put together have been given to the league and others have given quilt linings. The league has materials given them for the quilts all but the filling and the thread, which Is quite a problem for them some times. Professor and Mrs. Jewett returned home from Salem last Friday. Mr. Jewett attended a meeting of educa tional workers and they also attend ed the state tournament. They visited Mrs. Jewett's »Isler and their son Richard. H. T. Pankey AND COMPANION Are Invited To Re The Guests of The CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN and the CRATERIAN THEATRE. Medford Last Times Hat. Nite Screen's Greatest Adventure! Thomas Mitchell—Edna Best •SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON” Prevue Sat. Nitri —or— Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Bing Crosby Dorothy I.amour ( Pleaec call at this office for ticket.) ! Home Ec. Club To Meet Wednesday The Home Economies Club of the Central Point Grange will meet Wed nesday afternoon March 27 at the home of Mr». Rachel Gish. Each lady is asked to bring eithor a hot dish or a salad and their own ser- vice for luncheon which will be served at one o’clock. This will be hobby day. Everyone is expected to bring their favorite hobby or come prepared to tell about It. Several Families Meet for Picnic Sunday morning Mr. and Mrs. Vic tor Bursell. Mr. and Mrs. Haley. Mr. and Mrs Walter Reich, Marsha and D h I c Haley, all of Medford, left for winchester where they met Mr. and Mrs. Iiruce Powell and Patty, Mr. and Mrs. Gillaspie, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corum and son Gordon of Eugene and Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Perry from Marshfield. Here they rented a cabin for the day but owing to the lovely warm sunshine they enjoyed a picnic dinner outside. This picnic Is get- tng to be an annual affar. Mrs. il. A. Westfall of Mowlch, Oregon, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucy Hither*. Mrs. Westfall plans to return horn,- as soon as Mrs. Hither is entirely recovered from the flu. Mrs. Bit hers is much improved und able to be out some of the time. ¡¿br (Oljurrlfea CHURCH OF CHRIST Clifton A. Phillips, Minister Bible School 10:00 A.M. Roland Hover, Hupt. Miss Lysle Gregory, Primary Hupt. Special Easter program begins at 10:0» A. M. Tho children will pre- sent a mixed program filling the Bilile School hour. This will be fol- lowed by Communion and a specially prepare^ musical progrnm. Mr. Phillip* will present a short Inspira tional message "Conqured Death ". Chrlsian Endeavsr 6:30 I*. M. Evangelistic Sservlce 7:30. P. M. This service will be filled with special Easter Messages. Trumpet Solo "Bells of Saint Mary” Alvin McGuigg. A choir number. The Easter Sermon ’Five Proofs of The Life After Death' Prayer and Bible Study Wednes day 7:30 I’.M. Loader of "Chrltlan Action”, Mrs. J. N. Cornutt. Leader of "Training For Service”, Mr* Eula Foley. THE FEDERATED CHURCH Phone »1 Bible School—9:45 a. m. Morning Worship—11:00 a. m. Christian Endeavor—3:30 pm Evening Service—7:30 p.m. l-adles’ Bible Class—Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting—Wednesday • t 7:30 p. m. Choir Practice Wednesday at 3:00 p. m.
