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About The Central Point American. (Central Point, Or.) 1936-195? | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 1940)
> r«llW»ATi VKMBFJ9 at, IMO (irrntu. rohiT PAGE FOUR Ter New Gymnasium is Result of Years of Planning and Work The new gymnasium of ttte Central Point high school Is now complete, with the exception of painting the walls in the main room, which has been postponed for the present on account of lack of funds. The new building Is the culmination of years of labor and thought on the part of former and present school boards and interested citizens of the com- munlty. Some five of six years ago a pro- posal was made by the local Parent- Tsacher association to build a play- shed for the use of the younger children. On account of lack of finances the matter was not pushed. Finally about four years ago, a sug gestion was made by Mr. M. A-. Adam«, then chairman of the board, and heartily endorsed by the other members, that Instead instead of bulldllig bulldlK a with the building, the plan for bulld- the floor seal was purchased from the Ing the gym with the aid of PWA was Alexander Hardware company of this city. dropped. The heating plant was installed un Later, it was proposed to build the gym with WPA assistance, This was der a separate contract by the Mod found to be Impractical on account ern Plumbing A Sheet Metal company of the fact that there were very few of which Mr. J. F. Erickson, who Is skilled men on the WPA rolls. The well known here, has been owner and board finally decided to put the mat manager since 1819. Mr. Henry Chlldreth was employed ter up to the taxpayer« at a special bond election to decide whether they by the school district as inspector on wished to issue sufficient bonds to the new building. He also put In build the new gym with their own many of the extra items of equipment money without the aid of any govern not included in the general contract. ment agency, The voters decided by to two-to-one vote to issue >20.000 in bonds for this purpose and tlie By Mrs. Hila H. Leonard contract was at once let. E. L. Mc- Neil of Ashland was low bidder for The Friendly Neighbors, a group of the Job and started work about the women living in the section from first of August, this year. Pitt View Avenue to the Gilman Mr. McNeil is a contractor of long corner, were entertained by Mrs. experience, having built many large Mabie Johnson at her home Tuesday. public buildings, gymnasiums and I Nov. 19. T.iety refreshments were school houses throughout the state. served Including a birthday cake In He was for many years in business in honor of Jenny Yantlss and Mildred Albany. In building the new gym Peyton, this being their blrthmonth, it was his policy to use local labor as gifts also were presented to them. new play-shed a new gymnasium for the high school be built and the old gym be used as a play-shed for the younger children. It was at first planned to build the new gym with the help of the Public- Works Administration. Plans were prepared and an estimate made as to cost of the project. A special election was called and bonds in the sum of $8,000 voted for the district's share of the cost under the PWA plan. On account of the Inability of the school board and the PWA officials to get much as possible and to purchase all together in the matter of the cost of materials possible from local con- materials and other things connected I corns The architects for the new t f 1 4.' ■ We compliment the Central Point Schools for the fine, new GYMNASIUM and Mr. McNeil for GOOD CONSTRUCTION The Hardware for this building was supplied by our store Elmer Wilson Hardware Central Point Congratulating CENTRAL POINT building, who furnished the plana and specifications were Clark A Keeny of Medford. The following firms furnished materials for the new building: Most of the lumber for the new building was furnished by the Cope land Yards, including the maple flooring, which was shipped especial ly from the East, A portion of the lumber came from the local mill of the Southern Oregon Sugar Pine Co. Millwork was furnished by the Padg- ham Planing mlll in Medford. The roofing came from the Medford Lum- ber company and was laid by Rex Salzman of the Standard Roofing Co. The electric ' wiring and fixture. came from the Olsen Electric Co. of Medford. Mr. Olsen has been con- nected with the electrical workers of Medford for the past 19 years and has been in business for himself for five years. The hardware was fur nished by the Elmer Wilson Hard ware store of Central Point. The paint was purchased from the Copeland A ards and the painting was done by Sullivan Bros. Sand and gravel for the building was furnished by Bate man A Son. The finishing of the maple floor was done by Willard Dudley and George W. Denney and Blue Cheron Gym Floor Seal Howard District a Christmas Alturas. Calif., for treatment. Mrs Lee spent several week the past two dinner at their December meeting. A summers at the Leonard home, where new member. ‘'Billy” Weaver, was she ceoeived care for the complica received Into the club. tions duo to advanced age. Mrs. Ella Leonard received word that her sister. Mrs. Paulina Lee, was taken Nov. 14 to the hospital in Plans were made for We Congratulate Central Point upon the completion of their splendid new gymnasium which is a credit to any city. We are happy to have had a part in the in stallation of the entire electrical system and all fixtures Olson Electric Congratulations NEW “Quality Electrical Service” on the GYMNASll'M I N. BARTLETT MEDFORD C. P. Mattress Shop 4^ z ;» ó The New Gymnasium » built by » E. L. McNeil > GENERAL CONTRACTOR I' ms I in Now Gymnasium Furnished by ALEXANDER and H \RDWARE A IMPLEMENT CO. Central Point, Oregon on their New Gymnasium Bateman Son Southern Oregon Sugar Pine Co. Manufacturers of GENUINE IDAHO WHITE PINE and OLD GROWTH SUGAR PINE Ur hrartib congratulate Centrili l’oint on her nr» gym for which wi- furnished part of the material. used MEDFORD SCHOOL OP BEA1TY CVI/TVRK Senior Operators Reg. >10.00 Permanents—>5.00 Reg. >8.50 Permanents—>4.00 Reg. $7.50 Permanents—$8 00 All Permanents Include oil condi tioner, shampoo and finger wave Shampoo A Finger Wave or Wave hair style—50c I I»Ma 1rs Hansen Blilg Medford > BUILDER Ashland, Oregon DIAL 2840