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VOLEMH XVII CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN CENTRAL POINT, OREGON TIU Rs DAY. DECEMBER 21. 1244 NUMBER 1- TS S ■W Musings^ OÏSTER EEEG IS ENJOYED BY MEN’S Christmas Pageant MASONIC LODGE HOLDS At Church of Christ ELECTION OF OFFICERS fl y the Editor Children of Federated Church Gives Program A beautflul Christmas pageant will The Christmas program to be pre - ' . ........... .. be presented at the evening service sented Friday evening at 7: JO by the ESection and installation of officers Federated Sunday School will Include Again It Is Christmas time—the of the Church of Christ Christmas I Eve beginning at 8:00 o'clock. The of Central Point Lodge A F. & A.M . the ever interesting little recitations season of good will and happiness, when tho bells ring out "peace on I various characters of the pageant will No. 185 was held Dec. 20. 1944. The and songs front the Primary and Be earth, good wil Ito men." But some- be represented by members of the following new officers were Installed: ginner's Department of the Sunday way, this year Christmas seems dif- 'oral congregation. Mrs. Joy Big Kay Briggs, Master: Ronald Axtell, School under the direction of Mlas ferent than usual. There is no ham, Mrs. Dorothy Williams, and Senior warden; Irwin Howe. Junior Maxine Ayres and Mrs. Ruby Mun The men's Bible class of the Mrs. Edyth Rohnert are directing the warden: J. E. Vincent. Secertary: ahaw. The revised rates for withholding “peace on earth," very little "good Church of Christ held an organiza pageant. The public Is cordially Gene Shelton .Treasurer; L. C. Scott. income tax from wages, provided by will to men.” Thousands of homes A forty-five minutes pageant por- Chaplain; Lloyd Hamlin. Senior traying the Birth of Christ, including the Individual Income Tax Act of will have empty chairs at the Christ- tion party and oyster feed in the I invited to attend. mast feast—some never to be filled. church parlors Friday evening. A fine The service previously advertised I Deacon; Lloyd Morris, Junior Dea the Shepherd story and the visit of 1944 aply to all wages paid by an con; Clarence Coon. Senior Steward; the Wise Men will be presented by employer to his employees on and But for the sake of the boys still program was enjoyed during the for this hour will not be presented, fighting to preserve the freedom that evening. A Christmas program will be pre- C. W. Abbott, Junior Steward; West- the Intermediate Department. The after January 1, 1945, regardless of The evening's festivities began sented by the boys and girls of the ley France, Tyler and Merritt Swint, east Includes Mary and Joseph, the when the wages are earned. J. W. is America we must not let down. We with a male quartet, consisting of E. Bible school at 10:00 a.m. At tho Marshall. L. C> Scott was installing Innkeepe.-s, Gabriel the arch-angel, Maloney, Collector of Internal Rev must go light on ding the best we can to be ready for the time when our Gilbert Cays, first tenor; Ray Burns, morning worship service, the minister officer end Orville Hamilton, install The Angle Choir, Shepherds, and the enue. explained today. Under the new law, for example, loved ones shall return and peace second tenor; J. Vincent, baritone will speak on the subject. “Why ing Marshall. Primary Chorus group, the Three An oyster supper was served. Christmas?" and the shall ones more come upon the eartR. and A. P. Powell, basso. Pianist for Celebrate Wise men, King Herald, the Chiof any wages earned in December, but the evening was Carroll W. Powell, ot chorus-clioir will sing the antehm, God grant it may come soon. scribe junior reader, and a nation not paid to the employee until Jan Eagle Point. The quartet was down “O Night of Glory." uary 1 or later, are subset to the new ality group. * * on the program for a later appear withholding rates. We had hoped that Christmas this I Supporting the cast are: Mrs. Ruth ance, but on account of the fact that On the average, about the same the would see our armies on year Clark, pianist;; Mrs. Bette Parrish western front victorious—that at Bobby Vincent was leaving early the and Mrs. Clark, soloists; Delore» Cox, amount of tax will be withheld under Dec. 3. New Guinea least so ar as Germany is concerned next morning to return to duty in the violin: Rolli« Clark .trumpet; Mrs. the new rates as was withheld under Dear Folks: Navy, Mr. Vincent asked that both the war would be over. But tonight Ruby Munahaw, lighting; Mrs. Oliver the old rates. However, since the Don't know how long we will «be Sgt. MacDonald Coleman, Central it appears that the struggle Is getting songs be given early so that he might Mann, tage manager and director: rates were revised to adjust each Point soldier with the Sth army in in New Guinea. fiercer. Whether it is a final burst spend the evening with his son. and Mrs. Vivian Lawton, reader and employee's withholding more closely Here is plenty of work to do and co-director; Following the two numbers by the Italy, has added to his laurels slnco of desperaton of whether it merely with others assisting to his annual Income tax. In Individ ual cases the withholding may be goes to «how that the German army quartet everyone took thqjr places at publication of his last exploits, we seem to be getting the jobs done with the costumes, etc. according to a dispatch from the 5tn O.K. and some ahead of schedule. It the long tables, where the committee either more or less than before. is much tougher that we had been Everyone 1» corially welcome. Tho makes a fellow feel good inside to see led to believe, we know not. But in had provided oyster stew, sandwiches, army. Collector Maloney further explain hour will close with the presentation Sgt. Coleman and a small group of a ship he has worked on pull out, the of treats to everyone present. ed that the Withholding Receipt, spite of the setliack in Holland w« roast elk meat, etc., followed by huge Form W-2 (Rev.), for 1944 to be reel sure of ultimate victory. But one pieces of apple pie with Ice cream. doughboys, the article said, recently long hours are forgotten when you given by employers to all employees thing is rure, America must not let When al! had eaten all they could killed 16 Germans and captured 15 see her steam away. INSPECTION HELD— Thia is the first day ioine of us by January Ji, 1945 must show all down in her prodetion of the muni- possibly hold a group picture was iu a fierce battle for a strongpoint In The W.R.C. held their inspection wages actually paid ‘during 1944, to northern Italy. have had to ourselves and 4 of my Men engaged in war indus- taken by Mr. Scott Darby. tions. Saturday. Mrs. Mary Fern i of Grants The group, members of the 88 ;h buddies and I took a little spin In one gether with the amount of Income tax tries must stick to their jobs—or lie On returning to the other rooin Pass was inspector. After • the meet- withheld during the calendar year. forever ashamed to meet the boys moving pictures showing scenes In "Blue Devil" division of Lt. Gen. of our motor boats. We saw some ing refreshments were i served uf when they come home. | Hie heart of Brazil were shown by Mark W. Clark's 5th army, wera natives fishing, they paddle out In a sandwich », salad and If any wages earned In December a big choco- attempting to set up and maintain a canoe and have spears with bamboo pictures Ernest Scott. The were are not paid to the employee until ♦ ♦ late cake and coffee. Mrs. Iva So let’s all resolve to go on as best taken by Mr. Scott’s daughter, Mrs. toad block. Discovering a German- handles about 16 to 20 feet long and Coplnger, Mrs. Nora Hansen and Mrs. January 1, or later, such wages must we may with the job in hand and in Mildred Swain, who is working with held house, the doughboys attacked. all of a sudden they job the spear in Helena McDowell served the refresh not be Included on thp 1944 With the words of Lincoln in his second her husbanfl in rubber production After a skirmish they captured the the water and come up with a fish. ments, A .present was presented to holding Receipt, he said, Inasmuch We looked up a Jap dump, there inaugural go forward "With mali »■ work for the government at Manaus, strongpoint and rounded up 15 prl- Mrs. Fern, by the local corps and ths as practically all wage earners wno were plenty wrecked Jap planes and toward none; with charity for all, let Amazonas. Brazil. Next on the pro toners. Grants Pass corps sent Mrs. Dora may use these Receipts as their 1944 The Germans counter-attacked and other equipment and the planes were Us go on in the work we are in—to gram was a mouth harp-guitar duet returns file returns on the basts of Jones a present in appreciation of her bind Up the nation's wounds, to care by Pvt. Oscar Flipper and Scott v ere repulsed, The enemy. how- not made of bamboo and paper. We Income received during the year, ln- inspection of the eorps for them. for him who has borne the battle and Darby. The last number on the ever, had the house surrounded, mak saw a group of natives and had a elusion In the Receipt of any wages for his widow and orphans, and to program was a evading by A. E. ing It impossible for the Yanks ‘J laugh, they wer« dressed in G.l not actually paid In 1944 would result BABY GIRL ARRIVES shorts, others wtth nothing but shirts do all to secure a just and lasting Powell. "The 'Sperience of de Re withdraw. in incorrect returns. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Wilson The “Blue Devils" killed 16 Krauts on, some had on civilian hats and in Strong,’ which Quacko peace among ourselves and with all berned a baby daughter. Elaine Annette In the fierce fight which followed. other words it was a circus. nations." broil',ht down the house. PARENT« OF SERVICEMFN- t , ...... We The enemy fired several weapons land are up at 6 and at 6:45 we weighing a little nvtr 7 lbn. Mr. Wil The Horning Mervlce >.»*. fiumlav dose of the program Mr, At th< ♦ ♦ ♦ I So this year it is our hope and Cays announced that the purpose of one nazi crawled within close ranee have our bunks removed from the son is a senior in the Central Point at the Federated church will be de prayer that we all will carry on for the gathe-ing was to perfect a Com of the building and fired a rocket upper deck and ready for breakfast high school and working before and dicated to the parents of loved-ones aftet* school. The Wilsons make in the service. It is hoped that all more than a few short days with the plete organization and asked for launcher, setting the house on fire. which consists of scrambled egg«, their home in Medford. real Spirit of the Christ whose birth nomlnatvns for president, Carl Hov»r Under cover of smoke and confusion bacon .powdered milk, cereal, coffee, parents and relatives of service men day we ere celebrating. Love for our and Roy Kelly were and women will attend the 11 o'clock nominated, tbe Yanks slipped back to their lines 'f you can drink it. At 7:30 we start NOTICE Sgt. Coleman .who serves with th« cur days work, my Job mostly Is fellowmen, gentleness, kindness, After the two candidates had left the w-orshlp service. Prayer will ba The Navy Mothers' club will meet offered for those who are fighting for charity—these are the things this old room a ballot was taken, with the 349th “krautkiller" regiment, Is the trouble shooting on our ship and ones world needs today. If every mother's result that Carl Hover was declar“J son-in-law of 'Mr. and Mrs. H. E. we repair. It takes about 20 minutes with Mrs. Ruby Brown Wednesday, the freedom of our beloved country. December 27. This will be an aftor- The pastor will speak on the appro son and daughter wouid strive to live elected. The new president at once Cassman of Central Point and hue-' for your clothes to get wet with priate theme: "A Star In God's Win up.to tho Great Commandment given took charge of the meeting. Roy band of Lavonne Cassman Coleman. honest sweat and they stay that way. noon meeting. Noon chow is a good meal, meat, to us by the Son of God himself— Kelly was elected vice president and ..Iso of Central Point. dow." 3peclal music Is planned. The potatoes, vegetables, fruit and fru<t PROMOTED— public is cordially invited to the ‘‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God Jim Cornutt. secretary. The meeting Harold T. Pierce, Ph. M 1/C ha» fellowship of this special service. juice to drink. At one we hit the ball with thy whole heart and thy whole closed with a brief but challenging FREE MOVIE— again until 4:45. Supper is about tho been promoted to chief Phac. M. He mind and thy whole spirit, and thy address by Mr. Delbert Daniels, The annual children's Christmas same as dinner plus a pill. After is now in the south Pacific. Ills wife MERRY CHRISTMAS— —how much minister of the neighbor as thyself" I First Christian matinee sponsored by the George A. supper you work until midnight, then Iris Pierce and small dauhgter, Suzi, We wish to take thia means of better place to . live in the world church in Medford. Hunt theatre» and the Medford Mall saying thunk you for the lovely reside In Med Bird. you are ready for bed. It, Just we not try would be. Shall There were about thirty-five men Tribune will be held at the Craterian Christmas cards we have received. It Love, Roger Lawrence. for a change? present for the occasion. On account theater at 10 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 2J. does mean a lot to receive them but ♦ ♦ 4 of a contest which is now going on it was anounced Wednesday. All owing to various reasons, shortage of OEITCIALS— And now we want to wish al) our between the two ladles classes and kiddies in southern Oregon are in time, paper, transportation, etc. we A district meeting of the sta'e readers, v herever they may be, real the men's class, the men of the Blb’e vited to attend the show free of are not sending cards to any of our unsocial! >n of county judges and com joy and happiness at this Christma . School are working hard to bring up charge. Al, the candy man, has been mak friends that we see often and can missioner« was held at the courthouse time and express to you our hope for ea nes to gladden the exchange greetings the number of the weekly attendance Main feature on the program will Wednesday. This district is composed Ing candy canes with. To our a happy, peaceful New Year. so as to win the contest. be "Buffalo Bill" In techhlcolor film. of five counties—Coos. Curry, Doug hearts of the children at this Christ' relatives and friends who live, where mas. with added short features. we do >ot see them, we are sending las, Josephine and Jackson. A num PARTY ENJOYED— ON BUYING TRIP- cards an.I trying to enclose a letter— ber of members of the legislature A number of Central Point folk.« L. Swartz saying it didn't make any with soma It is the only contact we M r. and Mirs. H. R. Hatch ■re JUDGE COLEMAN ILL— which will convene in January als enjoyed a Christmas party at the flying south to San Francisco right County Judge J. B. Coleman was attended the meeting. The purpose of difference to weather man what he have during the year. Then our Luther Hart home on the Applegate. trip. after Christmas on a buying taken suddenly ill at the courthouse the meeting was the discussion • f had to say about the weather. friends, who aro shut-ins and we can Those attending from Central Point The Upholestry »hop will be closed Wednesday morning with a heart proposed legislation In which the not find time to see them as often as were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Powell. Mrs. Betta Pankey being polly- during their absence. Mr. Hatch has attack. Dr. Merkel was called and counties ere especially Interested, anna to Mario Richardson and put we would like. Wo admit when wo Mr. and Mrs. John Powell and Mr. been in business In the valley for 27 gave him a treatment to relieve th» About twenty-five officials were in receive a card from a friend. It cheers and Mrs. Bill Smith. About twenty ting her pictures in the w rong Christ us up; makes us feel liko grabbing a were present. Mrs. Chester Kam- years and is widely known. He re terrible pain. He was later taken to attendance. The out-of-town officials mas card. card and saying Merry Christmas berg and small daughter were p.-e- ports that he has 15,000 dollars worth , his home, where he is confined to hts and legislators were guests of the of material on hand and will buy new bed. Jackson County court at a noon In the unusual delivery of milk right straight back at them. Ho wo sent Chester Kamberg is in the luncheon at the Hotel Holland. army stationed in Texas. A big dln- material for the spring trade. He has bottles last week, itdlth Hunt played extend to you the ago old greeting of ranking priority for all ma- George Seavey left Tuesday for his the good Samaritan and picked them "Merry Christmas and Happy Now ner was served with two big turkeys a high home In Elma, Washington after a Mr. and Mrs. Newton, who are up or the poor flustered delivery .Year," through the American. besides all the other trimming that terials in his line. few days Visit with his nephew and living at Prospect, recently came woman. Virginia E. Powell go with it. All report a Jolly time Mrs Mary Fern from Grants Pass, nelce. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Overs and from Nebraska. They have seven children, five of them attend school. At a ievent party of the Golden who was here to Inspect the local family. NOTICE Link Classe, Mrs. Mary Coley claimed corps last Saturday, was a guest for To all who have boys In any branch And Companion Mrs. J. B. Carr’s husband and car, | of the U.S. Service and their names lunch at the Gleason home and also Are Invited to Be Guests of ■ nd wouldn't give them up, until have not been added to the honor a guest at the Edw. Jones home Mrs. Carr called her attention to tho after corps while waiting for the bus. roll are requested to hand them in it By Ferd Johnson paint on the wheel of tho car. once to the American Legion. All and IS EXPLAINED Sgt Coleman Adds To Laurels in Italy Letters From Our Boys in Service So what? Joe Krupp W ar Boink Will Finish Them plaps are being made to fill in tho names. Several Names Left Off Bond Ad by Mistake In checking over our last week's paper we find in the page ad of the sixth war loan drive, names ot several sponsors of the ad were out: Ander Inadvertantly left ron's Thrift market, Central Point Hatchery, Central Peint Point market and Weldon—Plumbing and Heat ing. Thia was purely an oversight »s all four firms are always ready to back any community enterprise «nd support in every way the war effort. All four parties had asked to ha e their names on the ad as sponsors. We are sorry. WESTSIbE SCHOOL— Th« Christmas program for the West nidi School was held Thursday evening at 9 PM: Opening. "I Heard the Bell on Christmas Day." entire school; Recitation, • "Christmas In Polka Dot Town." Mary Ann Birds eye; "We are the Little Workers." composed of five girls and five boy»: "A Christmas Time Meeting." Jane Elmhurst; "White Christmas."— chorus composed of Betty Johnson. D'ann Beck. Arllne Stearns, Shirley Wayler; While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks by Night" Elayno I/each; Fold Dance—"Little Rec Handkerchief," Girl Scouts; “Prompt Deliver)',"—Play composed of seven plrls and two boys and Pageant. “The Birthday t the King.” entire school. The Christmas party waa held in th* afternoon with exchange of gifts Mrs. Grn.it of Central Point is « teacher i*l the West Side school. The American Chicago Tribune—Ketc York News Syndicate, Inc. PASS TH AMMUNITION FOLKS' A certain fair youug lady of the telephone force hoping to see milk shakes in this column, If we could only have them here, there would be no shortages of readers Craterian Theatre To Hee Their Choice of Ths Following CRATERIAN THEATRE. PROGRAMS: Ends Saturday NI tel W. Warner saying he had had lots of business dealings with the Jews, and had never been beaten out of a penny by one—but II was a different story, when it comes to the Gentiles. Who ever heard of an oyster supper with a big platter of roast elk sand wiches, apple pie and Ice cream. Ronald Colman—Marlene Dietrich «'KISMET' ( Tohnh'olor ) «UN—MON—TUES Eddie Bracken—Ella Raines II til. Till < ON4JI I RING hero " WEDNESDAY— 4 Ui« Days Joe Minn fixing up his flash light so as to have It to get a Chriatnine turkey with. Mrs. Kight Vernon, got a trie train for really It was saying her husband. chance to buy an elec- their »mall eon. only bought fhr the flr>dfl7. z John Wayne—Ella Raines In "TAI L IN THE «ABODE** Pisane Celi et The American Office Tor Your Guest Tickets If office sleee«. cull aereae «treat at telephen« offlae fw? itket.
