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About The Central Point American. (Central Point, Or.) 1936-195? | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1944)
TnURSDAT. SEPTEMBER 21. 1ft II CKNTHAL POINT AMERICAN, «.'ENTRAI. POINT. OHBQON mil--——--------------------------------------- ------ For What Ifs Worth I was guilty when I wrote th it article in regard to the street dance a By K. D. P. couple of weeks ao. I should have gone about and found out more about ••FOR US, THE LIVING. . the affair and been more careful In 7 1,000 dead! writing. So during thia time of war. I In the U.S. Army alone, since we am going to tell what I know and be entered the war—74000 dead. lieve for sure And if I stepped on Yes. our victorious troops drive on. somebody’s toes, he is perfectly wel- The news of our advances makes I b’.,' ome to write any article In this black headlines. paper showing where I am wrong. But. in small tactual type, the War Department announces: “74000 dea-i ... Le, us pause there a moment. Let s forget the movies, the radio shows, the crisp unrealities <n which we feed Idel’s remember there are 74,000 who will never again feel the cool, sharp tang ot an autumn morning, nor th glow of the noonday sun. Let us remember that they are dead—st many of them before they had fully i lived. They are white crosses on a hund I red far fields; they are small gold stars in windows; they are memoriae in the hearts of mothers. Victory cannot bring them back. Nor can our prayers, or our remem- boring. Then it Is for us, the living, in 1 immortal Lincoln's words, to be dedicated to the unfinished work which they have so nobly advanced; for us to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us— "That from these honored dead we take increased devotion . . that e highly resolve that these dead shall not have died In vain, that this na tion, under God, ¿»hall have a new birth of freedom, and that govern ment of the people, by the people an 1 for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” --- 0— So far none of our boys in the U.S. Army have been killed in action, though several were injured. In the Navy, two fine and outstanding boys of the community, Vernon (Red) Holland and Homer (Stub) Myers, died in the service of their country. —0— Yet. the people of this city seem to forget that there is a war going on and here has been much bitter feeling and back talk lately—such as street dance and the disbanding of the service club. —#— It would be far lietter to discuss such matters more calmly, If th ?.v want any project done, loo percent cooperation,should lie given instead of just sayng "Let George do it." The fishing is pretty rotten. The.e w a report that a new large run of steelhead Is In the vicinity of Grams I’oss and should be up at Gold Ray dam sometime during this weea. Then the fishing may improve con siderably. BIRTHDAY DINNER— Monday evening a dinner honoring the Sth birthday of Robbie Powell was given at the home of Bobbles grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Powell. Those present were Mr. anl Mrs. Kenneth Powell and Teddy, Mr 'nd Mrs. Bill Smith and Wanda. Mrs John Powell. Jackie and the hotter guest, Bobbie be.-nde the host and hostess. Two big cakes were the center of attraction, one a birthday cake with five candles and the other having one candle in honor Jackie’s first day in school. Rialto Doors open at 1:45 A 6:45 P.M. Continuous shows Sat. A Sun. M i OUR NEW STORE IN CENTRAL POINT, DEDI CATEE TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND FINE SERVICE. WILL BE MANAGED AND OPER ATED BY MR. CLARENCE EARL, POPULAR CEN TRAL POINT MERCHANT. We Specialize In Quality Meats L THEY ARE GRADED AND PRICED UNDER O.P.A. REGULATION Ends Saturday Nite! “Johnny Doesn’t Live Here Any More Bob Livingston and Smiley Burnette “The Laramie Trail” SIX.—MON,— TIES, 1». W. GRIFFITHS IMMORTAL M \STERPIFCE ‘Birth of A Nation GREATEST OF ALL PICTURES (In Sound) phi, NEWS A SINGLE STARTS WED.—I days! Evelyn Ankers and J. 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Main Medford Rita Hayworth—Gene Kelly in “The Cover Girl HALF Gallon -fi Q C. L. PERKINS Doctor of Optometry Successor to Dr. E. D. Elwood BETTERMENT OF HUMAN I tUOX. LENSES FBI 84 RIBI.D. Phone 3881 214 Flulirer Bldg. Cor. ol Main A Central Medford "T “The Fallen Sparrow’ .r ? FINEST GARDEN FRESH VEGETABLES NEW POTATOES 10 lbs “Hi Ya Sailor” Maureen O'Hara and John Oarfield in 19c All 3 for CENTRAL POINT’S (Technicolor) —Pius- Donald Woods—Elysie Knox In I...Í 1 Pkg. Kellogg’s Com Flakes 1 Pkg. Rice Krispies Sat. September 23 Clarence Earl. ‘Rookies in Burma’ Ttx Ritter—Fuzzy Knight in Extra! Éxtra! Grand Opening FRIDAY A SATURDAY I stock 1 Announcing Grand Opening Simone Simon—James Ellison MOVING- fornia. Anderson’s Thrift Market DRY ONIONS FANCY CARROTS 29c 3 lbs 3 Bun Lb ICE COLD MELONS SLICING TOMATO! S 19c SOLID LETTUCE 3 Lb Hd 02c 10c 08c I I --- Plus--- Kenny Baker—Je'f Donnell In PERL’S Funeral Home Established In your community 2ß )‘nr. Dial 2873 428 W. 6th St Medford. 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