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« t *t J * VOI.I ME XIII CENTRAL POINT, OREGON, Till RsDAY. JIT.Y 31. 1341 ■MI I B y the Editor At last the members of Congress have wakened to the obvious fact that there Is no use In providing a vast mechanized army for national defense unless at the same time they provide proper roads upon which such an army edn be moved rapidly from one part of the country to another as the need may arise. While they hav been pouring vast sums into factories, shipyards and such. It was only last week that they got around to the road problem. + ♦ + Shall Curfew Ring or Blow Tonight? Ih'ur Editor: I had much rather hear the bell than hear the fire whistle at 9 o'clock in the evening. I Mrs. Flaherty. Dear Editor: The writer has lived In a good ■ Verne H. Hansen, 50. a World War many different towns, some smaller veteran, passed away suddenly at his and some larger than this and never home in Central Point Sunday even before heard a siren used for cur- ing. He was born in Cubería nd, few, and never knew before a town Wla., July 24. 1891. He and his wife could be made to test out their fire Be- alarm so often. came to Central Point in 1924 »ides his wife. Mrs. Nora Hansen, he I wa» at one time a mem tier of a leaves six children. Mrs. Helene Mc- volunteer fire department so when Dowell, Ardis and Ceclle Hansen, the siren sounds, I want to start out Verne Jr., Norman and Lester Han I on the jump, but have to wait to see sen, ail of Central Point. His mother. If it is an alarm or curfew. Mrs. Paul Johnson. Burlingame. Cal., Then too especially on Sunday and two sisters, Mrs. Dave Sear», San nights, our ministers are just finish Carlos, Calif., and Mrs. Claire Pit-1 ing their service» and approaching blado, Seattle. Wash., and two grand-J the climax of their sermons when children also survive. evx-ryone Is startled by the sound of Mr. Hansen served two years over the siren. sea during the world war and was I No matter what the occasion a In Germany with the Army of Occu siren sends a chill up and dow n one’s pation. He had worked for many J spine and cause» more or less of a year.- at the Medford Corporation, shock and I for one would prefer a fellow workmen being pallbearers. tap or two on the old bell. The autopsy showed that death was | If the siren must be tested let it caused by a blood clot in the large, be a one o'clock hour when it would artery entering the heart. not interfere with any gathering. These are my sentiments kindly Many friends gathered at the Con ger funeral parlors Wednesday af submitted. A. W. Ayers ternoon at 2:30 P.M. to pa}’ their M'MBEIt 43 Miss Fleischer Is Married In Medford Xi»™ Irene Beamer, daughter of Mrs. George Gertson of Heppner, Oregon, become the bride of William Anhorn. son of John Anhorn. Herrick. H. D.. Sunday, July 27 at 8:45 A,M. at the Church of Christ in Heppner. Rev. Church in Martin Chuk officiating. The Flrat Christian Medford was the scene of a quiet The bride was given in marriage wedding Tuesday evening when liar Mia» by her cousin Ralph Beamer. bara Jeanne Fleischer, < daughter of Marie Borlaw played the wedding Mr. and Mis. IL J, Fleischer vc Cen march and Miss Lucile Barlaw sang tral Point. became the bride» of "Thru The Y ears". The bride was Rolene lainse Pitts, son of Mix Jen charmingly (lowed In white satin nie i’itts of Medford. with finger tip veil and carried a The service was read in the pre bouquet of white gladlolius, pink sence of relatives and close friends roses and carnations. The bride'» ! y the Rev. R. W, Coleman, Preved- ' slater, Mrs. Clarence Goheen, was ing the ceremony F. Cyril Sanders matron of honor and wore a tur- I la.v <1 inc (dental mu»ical numbers at quoise net dress and carried a bou- the piano. quet of salmon and white gladlolius. The bride and groom were attended After the cermoney a wedding hv Mrs. Carol Wall, sister of the breakfast was served to the bridal bride, and by Houston I’itts. brother party at the home of the bride's of the groom. mother. Aftei- a short trip down the The bride wore an afternoon black Columbia River highway lend thru the» she i ensemble with a gardenia cor- Willamette vail y the young couple - ege. and Mrs. Wall wore a black are now at home In Central Point, sheer frock with a corsage of yellow Mrs. Anhorn taught at the local high roaebuds, school this last year. Mrs. Pitts graduated from th» local I high school and has since been tin ployed as office secretary of tile Pitts .Mylon Root company. Mr. High graduated from the- Medford Southern school and attended the 5| '.'has. Carver and wife of Ar Oregon College of Education, He is tesia, aiailfornla on their way home a valley orchard operator. from Chelsea. Oregon, »topped over The couple left immediately for a Tuesday night with Mrs. Carver’s week on the north Oregon coast. cousin. A. W. Ayers, They «111 make their home In Med- They had made the trip north and I ford. visited relatives in Washington and When the President at last sent a special message to Congress asking for an appropriation for defense roads he still failed to realize the Importance of this part of national defense. He asked for 8100,000.000 for “access" roads leading to army camps, air plane factories, and the like, and a mere 825.000,000 for the "Strategic" roads over which the army must be moved in an emergency, He seemed to have the idea that the present high way system was plenty good enough to carry the increased load of hurried Never having troop movements, driven a car a mile over western mountain roads in hi» life, he» appar ently haden't the slighest Idea what they were or the time and money required to build them. last tribute to their departed friend WHISTLE vs. BELE. OR, SHALE and neighbor. Beautiful flowers ♦ ♦ ♦ WE HAVE \ CI'RFEW? banked the casket which was draped Just look at the map of the Pacific If you wish to go precedential ley Coast. You will note that there are with the flag for which he had ra r- all means continue to use the fire ried arm». Rev. D. E. Millard con- only THREE possible routes over ■Iren for the curfew bell, but. by the ducted the funeral services and sang which a modern army can be moved time your people get used to that from Puget Sound to San Franclso. one number alone and another with heart rending whistle that presags, his wife. All the relatives with the One of these routes lies directly along FIRE! You will perhaps have a fire the coa»t, crossing Inumerable rivers exception of Mr», I’itblado, a sliter and the response will not be so tn- M rs. Han- nnd canyons. Such a route coulel in Seattle, were present, sta ntaneous. her sen's sister Mrs. Howard and easily be made impassable by enemy The curfew should continue but I husband Mr. P. J. Howard of Seattle craft operating far at Bea. Another Starting Thursday, August 7, all feel sure the majority of us. much were also present. of the three routes lies east of the prefer the bell, In fact to we mothers , trafic rules broken in this district and Cascades, with only a few passe. who expect our young folks in al names of offender» will be printed in through the mountains through which nine o'clock—the bell Is a welcome thia sheet every week. No exceptions troops might reach the principal sound. It wouldn't hurt a : bit tg will be made. We hjp • that it will A few week« ago Mr. and Mrs. Jim raise the age limit two • •tie.« tenet towns of the three state or three remain blank or anyway that no close which extend the whole length of the Cummings killed a porcupine In their years. Recently, a youngster said to or dear friends' names will have to yard. Th y were given strict instruc me, it isn't the youngsters who do so be printed. The rules are made fur coast. tion.- by Mrs. Viola I-ampman if an much nteannes», I replied, perhaps a purpose and uiay mean yours or m : * ♦ * other came around, they were not not, but If allowed to roam the life if broken. Finally there Is the Pacific High to kill it until she had seen it. One streets through all hours of the night way. (99) which connect» these cities evening when she came home late, we could well expect them to be th« CIVIC CLl'B TO MEET WED.— and «'hlch passes through the long The Civic club will hold their regu after ten o'clock she saw her kitten culprits before long. chain of valleys lying between th» lar meeting Wednesday at the El perched in the doorway of the garage Mrs. P. A. Tracy Cascades and the Coast Range. Tin Everyone invitee!. The ice brary. very much disturbed. She called it road has long been recognized by cream social chared 822.50, by name and It run like a streak of army strategists a» the most import I lighting. She walked over to the I ant of the three from a military stand door and there was a big pocupine I point. But anyone familiar with this standing on its hind legs, looking like t route knows that there are « number it was walking out of the garage, County Judge J B. Coleman and of "bottlenecks" which will have to Mrs. Lampman said »he never heard wife are leaving Saturday with their be removed to put the road in shape The cubs will meet at the Ken such a shreik as she let out. It even daughter, Mrs. Paul Jennings for the for military use. neth Powell home next Wednesday. scared her»eelf. Inside of a second it coast, Judge and Mrs. Coleman will August 6 at four o'clock. ♦ ♦ ♦ seemed to her John Tharp appeared remain there for Indefinite period so The cubs have been meeting with The Oregon Pacific Highway assoc- on the scene and asked "What Is it. the Judge may have a much needed Mrs. A. C. Hmith on account of there'» iatlon. which was organized .several Mm Lampman." Hhe replied "A por- rest, Circuit Judge Hanna will having been a case of mumps at the years ago for the purpose of attract- cupine, a poreupine". The rest of handle the Juvenile and probate cases Powell home in June, All danger of ing an increased flow of '‘tourist” the story how 1 the Intruder was killed during his absence. contagion is long past. Boys who 99. at once saw travel over Highway by Mr. Tharp and burled by Mrs. will be nine years old during August the importance of removing those I^ampman the next was also an In- Mr and Mrs. J. E. Weaver lift are invited to be present. bottlenecks and sent their manager to teresting story. Tuesday evening for Hpokane to visit Washington to do what he could to Limpman the next day was also an their s<>n Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weaver JOANN MINOR TO KING— secure an appropriation for that interesting story. anil children. Hally. and Robert -Ioann Minor has been singing over purpus«'. This man immédiat ly got When Mrs. Lumpman's »on was Michael. Little Michael is thre. years radio station KM ED, Medford for the In touch with Senator McNary, wh i here and explained how harmless a old and this 1» the first time his Central Avenue Church of Christ. at once saw the leasonablene.-s of the porcupine really was. Mrs. I-amp- grandparents have seen him. Mr. Medford. She will make a personal proposition. Through his efforts ■’> man was sorry she had John kill It. Curl Weaver Is having his Vacation at iippoarance at the church on Friday bill was Introduced in the Sena ti this time and many plans have been night. She will sing one of the which provided four times as much made for. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver ex songs she sang during her week's money as Mr. Roonevelt had asked pects t<> lx- gone fur an Indefinite broadcast, by request from her II» roa ds. for Improving "strategic" time tenera on Friday night at the church The senator also realized the fact that Shasta-Cascade Wonderland asso the western states were already over- burdened with miles and miles of ciation will hold its first annual mid Din mond at mountain roads to maintain and It summer get-togeth asked to match the federal money f»n Lake August 3. An old-fashioned picnic with re the u»ual 50-50 basis would be in 9 creation and entertainment on the bad fix. ■south beach of the lake has been + ♦ ♦ planned, Tables and seats are to be Bringing his strong Influence to arranged through the cooperation of bear, the senator succeeded in amend the U. H. Forest service, Those plan- ing the original hill to put the match nlng to attend will bring their own Ing on a 75-25 basis, thus making it lunch much easier on the states Involved Every one interested are Invited, This amendment was w ritten in M<- Nary's office by Mr. Rynearson of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hubbard and the Pacific Highway association and 'Ittle daughter visited at the Oscar Mr. Guy Gordon, attorney for the <». Blackford home Sunday. A C. counties of Oregon, who chanced to l>e In Washington. The amend proved the hill and It I m now on the ment as written was accepted by the President's desk for ftiffnature. Senator and passed the Senate w-itii ♦ ♦ ♦ only one dissenting vote, We of the four c ountie« which Names of Violators of Traffic Rules to Be Printed Weekly Unpleasant Visitor Cousin Visits at < A. W. Ayers Home on their way back picked up Mr Carver's mother at t'helsea, and will 1 take her to Southern California to home. Wednesday make her Mr. Carver and wife and Mr, and M rs. Ayers made the trip to Crater and Diamond lakes. Thursday morning the Carvers left via Oregon Caves and Crescent City for home. DR. IIECKMW LEAVE FOR EAST Dr. W. II. Ileckman left Wednes- day evening for Pennsylvania, called there by the illness of his wife. He expects to be gone at least three weeks. So what? Courage for the big troubles In life Judge Coleman to I and patience for the small one«, and Leave for Coast Cub Boys to Meet . when you have faithfully fulfilled I your day’s labour go to sleep In peace. At Powell Home God 1« awak*' Translation from Shasta-Cascadians To Hold Picnic THE ♦ ♦ ♦ Going »Ver to the Hou«- the Mil had the hearty support of Congress man Mott, a member of the Roads A- Highways committee. This commit tee. after > number of hearings at tended by Mr. Rynearson and Mr. Gordon and also by Stat * Engine* r l'.<blo<k Oregon. finally sent th*» Mil t.» the Hats». after *ddln< still mor» to the amounts appropriated and increasing still more the govern ment's share of the payments. The House, by unanimous consent, ap- comprise the territoi ry covered by th' Oregon I’-scfflc Highway association • can well be proud of the work done to <>ur representative In Washington. ! But there Is more to be done and we must keep awake and on the job until the final allocation of this money I made. This i» going to he done 11he stat, highway department and hop» to get a re««on-ild «hare of money for Highway 99. In the mean time. here's thre rousin' cheers for | ur Oregon delegation—McNary. Mott and Holman! EXTRA HELPER ttf*sing mets Tt fe the defente prcxkction HE NEEDS pF Of nation Victor Hugo. ÂÎ SUTTLE LAKE Young grangers of America met at Suttle latke, July 23-27 for the annual YGA Institute. Grange leaders know that few organizations have an over- supply of leaders, and it is felt the annual training camp will aid ma terially in fitting young grangers for greater service to grange and cont- munlty. Instructors nt the camp were Mrs. Sara Wertz, FKA home management .specialist, who conducted classes in social relationship, J. It. Beck, ex tension service specialist, who gave intsructlon in public speaking and parllmentary proceedure, and Ben Buismetn. editor of Oregon Grange» Bulletin, whose subject was publicity. In this class the students studied the» principles of news writing and wrote» daily articles on camp activities. State Grange» deputies. Arthui Brown. Elmer Me»Clure and Charles Wicklander 'eel dlscus»ions on sub jecth fl rango interest to youth. Event Sessions were led by Mrs. Clara Tl> >mpson, associate director of FSA, and Mrs. Sara Wertz, and all present participated In the di»- cusslons. Singing, recreational stunts ami reading of poetry were also In- clude'd in the camp fire sessions. John G. Jones, of radio station KBND, Bend, gave instruction» on planning radio programs and on Sat urday evening, July 26. the young Grangers gave a thirty minute broad cast over KBND. Participating In the broadcast were» Lee Allen, Des chute county, YGA Institute director and acting unnouncer, Mary Elliott. Jackson county, accordlan HOlol t ' Aunty. Harry R. Boyd. Klamath vocal soloist, accompanied bv Ruth Baker. Deschutes county, and the .-■kit cast which Included Harry II. Boyd, Ethel Wallis, Benton county. Dondd Thiessen, Clackamas county, and Edyth Bohnert, Jackson county. Mrs. Marie Thiessen, who endearo-l herself to all the- YGA’era an ‘‘camp mother" handled (he sound effects. Mrs. Carrie Hcoggln. former Mate Grunge Home Economics committee member, was the very popular camp cook. She was generously assisted by Mrs. Elmer McClure, Mrs. Chas Wb-klander and others attending the camp. The entire time was not given over Ode Tucker sticking pins in bls hat to work and study however, for dut- so It won’t blow off -methods In his Ing the afternoon recreation periods madness. * the YGA'era enjoyed hiking, boat- Jack Eees remarking that If thle Ing. and swimming. Attending YtlA hot weather keeps up he Is going to institute from Jackson county were Marlon Borg. Join the nudist camp. Mary Elliott, and Mix Edyth Boh- Mrs. McManama admitting that she nert. couldn’t bear to see either her hus bund or Martin Minor taking life easy. CARD OF TH \NKS We wish to extend our sinceri' thanks and appreciations to all who kindness Mrs. Skinner having a whole mouth so kindly extend acts of full of news. She hail just visited and helpeel in so many ways during the dentist. the death at our beloved husband, father, son, ami brother. Also for Little Dhkle Yost being told to the beautiful flowers. leave the car door alone or It might Mrs. Nora Hansen kill him If he fell out of the car Mrs, Helen McDowell when traveling. Falling out of travel Ardis Hansen ing ear and a little later asking his Cecile Hansen mother "Am I killed?” Verne» Hansen, Jr. Norman Hansen Leister Hansen Mrs. Paul Johnson Mrs. Daye Hears Mrs. Claire I’ltblado (ihr (EliurrhfH ¡ FEDERATED CIIITH'H Rev. C. It. Luther Pastor Telephone AS 3:45 A.M. Bible School. Wm. Kain berg, Hupt. 11:00 A M. Morning Worship. 5:00 P.M . Junior 3. E 7:00 P.M Henlor C E. 8:00 PM. Evening Services Monday 7:30 P.M Men's Prayer M eting. Tuesday 2:30 P M laidiex Bible Class. Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Choir 1 ractica. Wednesday 8:00 PM Mid-week I’rayer Service. I'oms. worship with us. < III IK II OF CHRIST Minister—4'arhat Brown Bible School—10:00 A M 11 :<’0 A M. Hermon by Don Dewett, Evangelist. Young |’ct>pl< 7:00 P.M i » on I’M Hermon—"Black out' Wednesday 7:00 P.M Orchestra practice. Wednesday Arthur Miller And Companion Are Invited to Be Guests of The American and Craterian Theatre Tn Mee Their Choice of The Following CBATERIAN THEATRE PROGRAMS: Ends Saturday Kite! Sunday, Monday. Tue-dst The Marx Brothers In Till 1*1«. NTORl Please Call at The American Office For Tour Guest Tickets