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CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN e VOIOK XIII CKNTHAL 1‘OlkT. OREGON NUMBER 22 P.T.A. to Meet Friday Afternoon } • ir. A. 10 B y the Editor A very interesting program is as- i’.T.A. Point sured when Central 3:00 meets Friday. March 7th at One hardly dares to write anything P.M. concerning the war the.-e days, for Mrs. E. E. Gore, piano instructor, no one can tell three minutes ahead and well known in musical circle« what Is going to happen next. Bui will give an address on music, She we cannot help but wonder what Tur will be assisted by some of her pu- key and Russia are going to do. We An auditor will be in the room Pite who will demonstrate various have felt for some time that Stalin near the rear entrance on the first phases ot musical education. has been lying low waiting for one floor ot the Jackson county court- 1 The first grade students will give side or the other to break so he can house from 8 a.nt. to 5 p.m. March 6 their tirst complete program und a step in and grab what he wantg. And to 14, inclusive to help state Income very good one It promises to be. Tho if Turkey decides to make a stand tax payers prepare their 1840 re little folks are working hard to make against Hitler's blitzkrelg and Russia turns. Income tax returns for 1810 every moment of their program en comes to its aid, the end is in sight, must be filed by April 1 to avoid de- tertaining. so far as Germany is concerned. i llnquency charges. During the business meeting a com ♦ + + mittee to nominate P.T.A officers for Every single person and eve.y We have a feeling that Turkey is not going to let go its hold on the married person living with husband the coming school year will be selec' Dardenelles without a struggle. And or wife mu«»t file a state income tax I •d. Refreshments will be served b> Russia hardly wants Germany to win return if his total net Income was I a hold in that part of Europe, Europe. So >800 or more or if his surtax (in Sth grade mothers. P.T.A. executive committee met al there is likely to be plenty doing tangibles) net Income was >500 or the home of Mrs. H. I*. Jewett Tues , more during the year. within the next few days. Every married couple living to day afternoon. The April meeting of ♦ ♦ ♦ council was discussed We note in a recent newspaper a gether must file a joint return or two Jackson county biennial convention and also the separate returns it their combined picture of mounted police forcing £1.500 <>r nr more or which will be held in Eugene the their way through a picket line, (with net income Was i >1,500 latter part of April. some of the plcketers carrying U. S their combined surtax (intangibles) flags) to make way for cars bearing net income was $800 or more during j other Americans who wanted to go to work in that plant—and had just as good right under the Bill of Rights to do so as the picketers had to quit their Jobs. Such things give the writer a pain in the neck. We have never favored government ownership for many and varied reasons, but we are fast coming to the point where we thing Uncle Sam will have to step in and kick labor unionism out uf the window for the “duration." ’^e year, Every person or married couple, rugardles« of the amount of their net Income, must file a return if their gross income from all sources was >4,000 or more. Every partnership and every cor- poration doing or authorized to do I uaine.-s in Oregon must file a return unless specifically exempt. Civic Club Holds Regular Meeting Civic club met Wednesday after ' noon at the Library 1 with a very good ! attendance. Little Miss Diann Clark. { little Miss Linda Kay Askwith and Jackie Cox were guests and added much to the interest ot the meeting. I Plans were made to send Mrs. Web- ster, Mrs. Ruth Clark and M rs. Beu- lah Faber as delegate«« to the state ♦ ♦ ♦ It convention at Corvallis in June, With the necessity for haste in ri a was also mentioned again that Mrs. tional defense work, this Is certainly reported Peterson, state president, no time for ANYONE—be it Labor Speaking on the status of the merit the Central Point club as having the or Boss—-to be putting monkey system in the state supported insti nicest convention in the district. wrenches in the machinery, It iff tutions of Oregon, Dr. Samuel Haig Plans were made to hold a cooked time for the government to step In J:ime«in of the University of Oregon. fdod sale March 22. and say to these men: "Get on the Eugene, will address the March gen and Refreshments of fruit jello Job, you slackers, or starve," And If eral meeting of the Jackson County whipped cream, cookies and tea were necessary. “Call out the Marines!" League of Women Voters on Monday served by Mrs. Minnick and Mrs. evening, March 10. at the courthouse ♦ ♦ ♦ Webster. As usual the next meeting There is one thing which hiu« al auditorium in Medford. , will ba held the first VVedn«-sda;- io ways been a puzzle to us. Why is it Dr. Jameson, head of the sociology April. Mrs. Beulah Faber will have that it is so hard to make folks see department of the university, is said I charge of the refreshments. that the wage question Is a beautiful to be a very able speaker and is con example of a “vicious circle?" Every sidered an authority on institution«» of time there Is a general wage Increase, the state, His appearance in Jack- there perforce comes a corr<v«ponding son county ls in line with a state-wide raise In the cost of living. And this project of the league to inform its Miss Wanda Rawson become th«, goes on forever. membership concerning the state's bride of Verl Edwards at the Ralph ♦ ♦ ♦ institutions. We chanced to be talking at lunch Both men and women are invited Patln home Saturday evening, the today with a life-time citizen ot Jack- to attend the lecture, for which there ceremony being performed by Rev. son county who spoke of the great. will be no charge, The meeting is I W. A. Dawee. Mrs. Edwards’ parents live in Oklahoma and she has mad ' changes In the roads of the county scheduled for eight o'clock. her home with her uncle and aunt since his boyhood. And other changes Mr. and Mi rs. L. P. Mathes and at- as well. Tonight we happened to tended the Central Point school. Mr. pick up a trade magazine for printers Edwards is the son of Mrs. West and there were hundred«« of examples Kelsoe and drives a bread wagon for of the same sort of thing. How those NOTICE the Model Bakery. old tramp printers would stare If The healih unit will hold a rum I After the ceremony a wedding sup they could see the. modern machinery mage sale at the health building Fri i A large, beautiful now available in their trade, Yet we day and Saturday. The P.T.A. is co- per was served. wedding cake was presented to them can still hear how they howled when operating with them. by Mr. and Mrs. Doblmeler. Soon the first linotype came into use. They I after supper th« men and women of declared such things would ruin the W.R.C. MEETS SATURDAY— business take away their jot««, etc. The W.R.C. met Saturday at their the bakery loaded the young couple Yet there are thou.-ands of printer regular meeting, Plans were made on a trailer and toured Medford and today where there were dozens then fur the ! quarterly birthday party came to Central Point and called on ♦ ♦ + March 15. At this time there will oe the bride's uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Mathes. The gentleman above referred to a sale of plants and flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards will make said it used to take his father all day their home in Medford. They Hpent MRS. PAXSON ENTERTAINS — to come from their ranch at Browns M rs. Leila Paxson of Medford en Sunday at the Mathes home. boro to Medford for a few minutes Dr. Haig to Address Women Voters League Miss Wanda Rawsan Weds Bakery Man trading and return—yet today he came to town in 25 minutes—and didn't think he was speeding, either. And that all-day trip to town was in summer, too. It sometimes took all day to get to town in winter—In mud up to the axles most of the way. ♦ ♦ ♦ On account of a slight mix-up at the courthouse, the notice of sale of delinquent tax property appearing Oil another page of this Issue does not contain the liset of Central Point pro I pertles. The list of these properties will appear in the Medford News in- i stead. Sewing Club Meets At Langston Home The Wednesday Hewing club met for ■ covered dish luncheon at the Those pre Mary I^ingston home. Homer, sent were Mesdames Hasel Selma Hazen. Alta Kelly, Ethel Mc Coy. Freda Jantzer, Fern Day. Bonnie Higinbotham. Foresteen and 1 Violet the and Richardson Powell, Lois A shower wan I given I for hostess. Bonnie Higinbotham who received many nice gifts, Every one had an enjoyable time. THANKS Dr. and Mrs. F. J Moffatt present- ed over two dozen books to the Cen- M oore tral Point library. Mrs. librarian and the patrons of the II- bra it wish to express their thanks and ppr<-'iatb'n to Dr. and Mrs Mof- fatt for these books, through this column of this paper. i tertained the following friends from The Central Point Health Unit ani Central Point with a luncheon at her the P.T.A. will hold a rummage Halo home Wednesday noon. Mesdames H. P. Pankey, Victor Bursell, Will Fer- at the health building tomorrow anil guson, Molly Neal, W. H. Norcross Saturday. and Mrs. J. C. Cook of Medford. The afternoon was spent In visiting. So what? STATE PRESIDENT TO SPEAK TO PRO AMERICA FRIDAY No man ran be brave who thinks Mrs. Bishop, state president of Pro pain the greatest evil: nor temperate, America will address all Jackson who considers pleasure the highe-t county Pro America at Lithia Botel good.—Cicero. Friday evening at in Ashland, 7:30 o’clock Henry Maury and Ben Peart fixing up something for the Central Point MISS RAWSAN HONORED— newspaper which Mr. Peart has Miss Wanda Rawson was honored promised to be real good and to hand at a wedding shower at the home of * In later Mrs. R. B. Langston last Friday af ternoon. Twenty guest« were present, It will be news to Billy McManama Miss Rawsan received many lovely If he passes the home economica toe' gifts, her wedding took place Satur- so he says. day evening. Teddy Reynolds bought a new rake Mrs. Alvin Whetstone entertained and on hearing wild sounds outside in honor of her parents' 26th wed- found the rake, puppy. Dorothy and ding anniversary recently with a nur« George Edward all mixed up togeth Relatives and er. prise dinner party, friends from Phoenix and Mr.- and and Mrs. Randolph Glass and Mr. Mr Tracy thinking he would haul were invited his own Junk hut after dreaming the Mrs. Henry Meyers guests. gate to the junk yard had a lock on It deciding 'twaza cheaper the other Ansel Settell had his tonsils ie- way moved last week. Found a perfectly good cold, owner j Mrs. Long of the Itossl .Motel re may have same by calling Mr*. ports that she received a letter from Tharp, no questions asked. Mr. Rossi who has been visiting In Los Angeles. He says nothing but Mr. Mathew saying he had several rain. rain. rain. He planned to return good drinks on his trip to Portland— to Robin goon. Water, we suppo»«. Klamath Falls Young Grungers Association will be guests of Jackson County Y.G.A. al a meeting to be held in the Gold Hill Grange hall on Wednesday, March 12, at 3:00 P.M. All young grangers of the county are cordially invited to attend. Two or three skits will be presented for judging, followed by recreation With Irish features, led by social chairntui. Marian Borg The skits are being rehearsed in preparation fur the Drama and Folk Festival to be given in the Medford high school auditorium the night of March 25. skit Mrs. Edyth Bohnert hud a night. practice at her home last Those taking part other than Mrs. Bohnert are tire Mr. and Mrs. Homer Conger, Lloyd Hammond and fill-ins Florence Biasing. Ernestine Tracy ami Carol Weidman. W.R.C. Gives Flag To Boy Scout Troop Paper to Be Sent To C. P. Boxholders JEWETT HEADS During the month of March the American will be sent to all box- holders in the Central Point posto!- five. This is beln done to enable everyone in town to become familiar with the local newspaper, During this time we will be glad to have you cull at the office with items for the paper, It is natural that everyone should want the local paper. Even if you are not well aquainted here yet. It will help you get acquainted Be sure and i read the ads in this and every issue, You will also fird news of the local Grange, lodges, school« and churches, as well as where to find bargains, the best ’ Trude at home whenever possible" 1s still our motto. If you happen to be a regular sub scriber und miss your paper, call at this office for one and we will see that you do not miss it again. II. P. Jewett, principal of the Cen tral Point High School, is a member of the Committee on Custodial Ad- ministration and Training for the an- nual state conference of the City School Superintendents to be held In Salem on Friday and Saturday. March 1 4 and 1 5 under the joint aus pices of the Department of Superin tendence of the Oregon State Teach ers Association and Rex Putnam, su perintendent of public instruction, Wilbur D. Rowe, superintendent ot the Milwaukie public schools HM president of the Department of Su- peyintendence of the Oregon State Teachers Association, will preside at this conference. Superintendent A. C. Hampton of Astoria is vice-presid ent and Superintendent W. M. Camp The first service with the DeWelt bell of Roseburg is secretary. Other Brothers as singing and preaching members of the executive committee evanellstls. will open Sunday Sth at’ are Superintendent E. 11. Hedrick. 11:00 A.M. The evangelists are from Medford, retiring president; Superin N*l II J ose. California and come with tendent A. E. Hlrschler, Hlrechler, Baker; Rex a vital ntesage. You will enjoy the Putnam, superintendent of public old-fashioned < ongregational stnging instruction; and D. A. Emerson, State is we'l as the special numbers, and Department of Education. he me.-euige is a message of hope in Important committee reports will i discouraged world. lie given on the following subjects: Conte! Bring your friends' Iregislation; Custodial Administration Revival to Start at Church of Christ The Boy Scouts met last Thursday The following committeemen were present: Mr. Peterson. Mr. MacDou- gal, Mr. J. E. Vincent and Mr. E. P. Stone. A number of the boys were in the play "Don't Darken My Do r ' and were unable to attend. The W.R.C. was represented by Mrs. Copinger, President, Mrs. Min Remember, every night next week ni-k and Mr«». Cox and presented a < xcept Monday. Monday is rest night, Mrs. Copinger flag to the troop. presented the flag and Mr. Vincent Every Saturday night will be a spe accepted it in the I name of tho dal service. Singing service opens at 7:45 p.rn. Mrs. Minnick and M rs. Cut Scouts, sang "The Only Flag For Me". Mi. MacDougal mentioned the beautiful staff being hand-made. . It was mnile by the Rohl brothers and varnished by Mr. Minnick. The flag is 3 feet by The Christian Endeavor of Central 5 feet. The Scouts will meet again Point had a "KI<1 Party" Thursday next Thursday evening. evening, February 27. Each member Invited tome one who did not come to C. E. regularly. About 28 were ___ » present. The girls wore print dresses and anklets and wore their hair In Mrs. E C. Faber entertained a long curls and braids, the boys were small number of friends at a sur dressed in "cords” or overalls. The party was started off by prise party in honor of her husband's jumping rope. Running games and i birthday and also the ninteenth wed ding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. C many written games were played Refreshments of cookies and punch R. Luther Sunday, Those seated ut Every one reported a the table were the honor guest M i. were served. good time E. C. Faber, Rev. Luther and wife, Endeavorers Enjoy “Kid Party” Thurs Faber Surprised by Party on Anniversary Mr and Mrs. A. E. Powell, Charlotte Luther. Patsy Faber and the hoste, s • Mrs. Faber. After the fi ne# dinner with a bl« birthday cake cut by Mr. Fuller, the CHURCH OF CHRIST afternoon was Hpent in conversation Clifton A. Phillips. Minister Mr. and in honor of the occasion Phone 73 Powell sang "When You and I Were Bible School 10:00 A.M. Roland Young, Maggie," and "Only Remeni- Hover. Supt. Miss Lysle Gregory, bered." Primary Supt. Communion and preaching 11:00 A.M. This will he the first service with the DeWelt brothers leading. Wc will not dedicate the new Improve- ments until after the Revival, but w<- Goy Charles Foutch passed away do Invite you to come and see the at a Medford hospital early Friday new arrangement of the Church He had evening nt the age of 12. Building. been in failing health for the past Young Peoples Service 5:30 P.M. several weeks. Evangelistic service 7:46 P.M. with Mr. Foutch came to Jackson county the DeWelt Brothers bringing tin at the age of five and had made hi«» message in both song and sermon home here continuously since then. No service on Monday, but every Mrs. He is survived by one sister other idght next week Including Sa'- Clarence Earl of Bakerfield, Cal . urday will lie your opgiortunlty to who was here for the service. hear the DeWelt brothers. Funeral services were held in the All mid-week service« will give way Conger Funeral parlors Monday at to the Revival. 2:30 p m„ with A. J. Hanby officiat Don't miss the Revival' Bring ing. Interment was In the family others! plot In Phoenix cemetery. Pall bearer«« were l’earl Bonney, IIDERATED CHURCH Rev. C. R. Lnther Pastor Joe Cox. Albert Milton. T. R. Marine, Telephone 53 E. R. Gleason and Jack Tharp. 9:45 A.M. Bilde School Wm. Kani- berg, Supt. 11:00 A.M. Morning Worship. Mes- sage by the Pastor. "Our Subject Place in The Body of < Tirisi." 4:00 1 Junior C. E. A surprise birthday dinner was, 6:30 1 Senior C. E. given Mrs. Mattle Smith Monday at I Me*- 7:30 Evening Bervlce her home by the W.R.C. memtM-i- ■ pastor, subject, "Does It Sixteen friends gathered around the j sage by bounteous laden table to do honor to Matter What We Believe " Monday 7: SO I> M Men's Prayer her 86th birthday. A beautiful birth day cake, made by a local bakery, Meeting. Ladles Bible Tuesday 2:00 P.M with "Happy Birthday, Mrs. Smith" on It, was th«- center of attraction.! Class. Tuesday 7:20 PM • 'hoir practice This being a handkerchief ehow«-r Wednesday 7:30 P.M Midweek Mrs. Smith received many lovely one- Prayer Meeting Thursday 2:00 P.M. Beretin Class WILL RUING NEWM— TO TOWNSEND < I.« B- Meeting We lnvlt<> you to worship with US Martha Spankes-Selkirk will bring the latest Townsend news to the FULL GOSPEL If \I.L Townsend member«« next Thursday E. Ilowry, Pastor evening March 13. She will .«Iso Munday School, every Sunday 10:00 have a picture show. Mrs. Spankes- Helklrk has recently returned from A.M. Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. attending a meeting in Chicago it Townsend National Headquarters In Sunday Evening Evangelistic. 7:45 the Interest of the National Women's P M. organization now being launched Mid-week Services Wednesday, 7:45 Friday Servios 7 41 P M. throughout the nation. (ihr (Cluirrlira j Goy Charles Foutch Passes to Reward Mrs. Smith Honored At Birthday Party I and Training: High School Activities: Vocational Educatoli; Teacher Educa tion and Training for Elementary Schools; Use of Publications of th<> State Department of Itepartment Education: Hundbook for School Officers; Cri- teriä for Evaluating 1 Elementary Schools: and Coordination of Health Activities. The opening address of the con- ference will be given by Governor Charles A. Sprague and will be fol lowed by an address by Rex Putnam, superintendent of public Instruction, and by committee reports and dUk-us. Hlons. The annual banquet of the us- Frlday soelatlon will be held on evening. All of the general meetings of the conference will be held In the hearing room of the State Capitol. It is an ticipated that approximately 150 su- perlntendents ami principals will be lit attendance. S. S. Class Enjoys “Automobile” Party The Keystone class of the Christ ian Church entertained the Golden Link class with an automobile party at the church Thursday night. About 46 were present. In the first part of the evening W. B. Madden, a re tired missionary from Japan gave a Illustrated lecture on his 46 years in Japan. Everett Faber showed tin slide«« on his moving picture machine. This was very much enjoyed. Mr. Madden has a Seminary und two or three kindergartens In Japan, Thia talk was much enjoyed After thl -, the gioup retired to the church par lor for the party All report a jolly time. nil SUM \N < I. \SS I 8 joys PARTY' VI' LANGSTON HOMI Sixteen member: of freshman class enjoyed a party at the Langston home last Saturday evening | Games were played and refresh- ments served to LaVonne Cassiian ■ Carolyn Lees, Marjory Jewett. Z-i-i Hill, Florence Biasing. Maltha Berry 1' U1 illoomensteen. Harold Meyer. Bill McCord, Bill Colley. Lucius Lull Shirley Kelley. Morgan Joins. John Freeland, Bill Lingston and the hostess Pat Langston. J. L. Mosher And Coinpunion Ate Invited to B<- Guests of The American and Craterian Theatre Pre» nr Sat. Kite! Sunday. 127 Slurs in ture Mt< ••LAND From Please Call at The American Office For Your Guest Tickets