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» ■ -»i VOLUME XX CEETRAL POINT AMERICAN CENTRAL POINT, OREGON. THURSDAY. MAY 13. 1948 NUMBER 33 I Musings^' FLOWEfib. GIFTS '—".i"- . H ME Ml I '48 6MÜMEÎ Adjustment Period For Pre-school Kids LIFE IN THE ROAR (»KANE Parents of pre school children, who will enter school next September, are again reminded by C. W, Meyer, principal of the elementary school to Send their boys and girls for the adjustment period on May 24. from 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. No Child, who will not be six years of age by Nov. 1» will be allowed .to start, The crowded conditions makes this rule necessary, coming from the local •ohool board. A new rule will be established next year as fololws: All names of Childs Ten front A to H will be in Mrs. New- ton's room; all from I to N will be in Mrs. Cline's and those from O to Z will be in Mrs. Richardson'« room. This plan will run in three year Cycles and will rotate. Mr. Meyer will be in his office in the grade school building until June 14th. Any parent wishing to consult him regarding this plan or any other question may see him. He will be most happy to dispense any informa tion. He plans to leave after this date to Attend the Oregon State college working toward his Masters degree in •duration and will return to Centra'. Point August 27th. I On aacuunt of the fact that this paper is printed every Thursday evening and does not reach our readers until Friday morning wrhlch next week will be election day) we are not accepting political advertis The Senior Class the Central ing for next week's paper. So this Point High School has voted to re- Is the last opportunity we candidate« queett that no flowers or gifts be will have to tel] our story before the brought to the gymnasium on the election, so far this paper is concern- night of the > graduating exercises. Since it is usually the case that some members of the class receive a great This has been a very peculiar cam deal more than others if gifts and paign, at least so far as county offices • flowers are permitted, it was the feel- ! is concerned. There has been very I Ing of the class that it would be much little interest shown so far. Only in! more democratic to do uway with the commissioner's race is there having these at the graduation exer- much activity, although there is sises. quite a corotest in the race for stale Baccalauerate services senator. In the past few days things senior class of the high school are getting livlier in the matter of be held at the gymnasium Sunday, whidh funeral director shall be coun Moy 16th. at 8 P.M. The sermon will ty coroner. So maybe before election be given by Rev. F. W. Hopkins of day we may see some fun after all. Sams Valley, Oregon. Mr. Hopkins is suibstltate pastor for Rev. Hansen >f By the way, it is rather surprising (the Federated Church while Rev. to learn the number of registered Hansen is attending conference republican voters there are in this Seattle. county this year. Recently a count The high school chorus under the was made by an interested candidate direction <»f Harry L. Meyers Will for staite office and that count shows sing two numbers. “Hide Not Thy that there are now 14,000 republi Face" by Hayden-Morgan, and "Th- cans registered here. Two years ago Lord's Prayer" by Malotte. The High there were only 19,000 registered School orchestra wll play two num- voters in this county, with both par bers "Agnus Del" by Iiizet, ami Tuesday after school about 28 ties Included. While no count has I "Largo” from Xerxes by Handel. children, ail members of the Child been made of the democratic party Commencement exercises will be Evangelism classes held l»y Mrs. A. A. members, it is thouht that the full held in the gymnasium on May. 21st. Laiwton and Mrs. R. B. Langston in count this year will show about 24,- Speaker for the evening will be Mar their homes, met for a final meeting 000 voters, which is just another shall Woodell of the Southern Oregon for this season. The children re- indication of how fast this county's College of Education. There will ¡be pea ted Bible verses and about nine population has grown. music by the chorus and by the of the children could repeat all 23 orchestra, The valedictory will be verses learned this far. For years it was the custom of this given by Xancy Hunter and the salu- They sang songs and at the close . paper to make definite recommenda tatory by Jean Kincaid. i they roasted marshmallows in the tions aw to whom to vote for at all 1 back yard of the Ismgstons* »i>acious elections. But when the writer Join I lawn. ed the list of office holders himself | The parents of the children attend and was forced to become a candi ing wish to thank these Christian date occasionally, we found that women for the time and effort spent making such recommendations was in teaching those willing to learn. rather dangerous politically. So this Due to conflicting dates the 1110th- year we can only say—"Use your er and daughter banquet planned for heads. Don't be led astray by can the family week, preceding Mother’s didates who go up and down the land Day by the Ch.Pli of Christ was making ail sorts 01* promises as to I postponed until Tuesday, May 18th. | what wonderful things they will do I It will be held In the church ' ■ if elected. That sort of thing is all ' rooms and the committee in charge Mr. ami Mrs. M. tnderson and bunk, and sensible people know- it. is Inviting all mothers and daughters Better look instead into the past who would enjoj' an evening of fun family had lun -h at the C. C. Stringer records of those seeking office, See a nd fellowWMp to attend, A very home in the evening, Friday, then all if that record shows they have been fine program is planned by Edyth went to hear flov. Dewey's speech at honest and diligent in the service of and Virginia Bohnert and Marie the Armory. They were «11 very much impressed with the talk. their community—if they have had Warner. Keep this date open and such experience as to fit them for the please attend. J iro Curnutt ‘purchased a new job they seek." G.M.C. pick-up two weeks ago, but * * ♦ I ISIT ISIII.AND— even a G.M.C. won’t run «vlthout gas So taking that as your criterion. Mr». Bertha Burwell and Mrs. Etta aw they found- out last Sunday morn look at the past voting records of the Lacey spent Thursday in Ashland ing on their way to Central Point. two top candidates for governor of attending a meeting ; of the Royal i Oregon—John H. Hall and Douglas They witnessed II Neighbors lodge. The fire boys were called to the McKay. Which one has consistently some of tile degree work presented Amy street trailer court, Monday voted for the kind of thing you Ire- in the morning. morning owned by Ralph Cosgrlff, lieve in? Then take the record and In the afternoon they attended a where a fire had started in the attic experience of the men who want the school of instruction led by the su caused from defective wiring accord secretary of state's job—which oae preme manager of Kansas City, Mo. ing to Fire Chief J < k Tharp. About has had both legislative and business Also the state supervisor from Port five or six hundred dollars damage experience wihich would fit him for land was presented to assist. They was reported. such a job? And apply the same test returned home before the evening to those seeking the state treasurer session. Mrs. Truman Brenner, Home De position. And in all thsee cases re ' - . .......... — I partment Su.pt.. of the Church of member these men will constitute Ml*. Erma Hedgpeth, of Medford, assist - the state board of control and state spent Mother's day visiting the Oliver Christ Rlble School, and her Satur- ant Ruth Helfrich spent last land board w-hich handle most of the Obenchains. Mrs. Hedgpeth is the I day afternoon calling on nine of the state's business. Pick the man you mother of Mrs. Obenchain. shut-in« of the dhurch taking each believe best fitted. a little gift and flowers In honor of • * • Mother’s day. Follow right down the line—legis Child Evan/elism Class Holds Meeting Mother-Daughter Dinner May 18 lative, other state and county offi cials. Choose the men jou believe have the most and bw«t experience to fit them for what the Job takes. Pay no attention to mere promises that mean nothing 'but sops for votes. Look at the records and the facts and vote as your conscience dictates May the best man win! Langston and son, Billy, YOUH ATTENTION' PLEASE: Save Tuesday, the first day of June for something you’ll hear »bout 9< n Crepe paper popples are used by the American Legion Auxiliary for Poppy day dlstribinion because mak- Ing this typed flower provides In terestlng and beneficial work for sick and injured war veterans. 3L Some day roan--perhaps this very day—one of Uncle Sam's volunieer representatives is going to ring «our doorbell to ask you to do one of the most important things you can do now for yourself and your country. He or she is going to urge you to start, or to increase, your buying of United States Savings Bonds under a patriotic, automatic and regular plan. If you heed my nephew or n eces' advice, you'll be do ng your- ■elf a favor. For these security bonds—as they do their part to in sure a stable economy, cornerstone of the future se< urity of our country —will pay you back M for every S3 ten years from now. They can mean financial security for you and your fam tv. AMI RIUVS SECURITY IS YOUR security : I’. S TrrJtury I Mrs. A. A. Lawton and Miss Doro- thy returned last week from a visit to California, Enroute to •■jun Jose rhe home of Mrs. Laiwton's parents, they visited two days in Oakland visiting a brother of Mr. Lawtons and his family. At San Jose a family reunion was held. A sister of Mrs. Ijawtons and her husband the Kellys, were ready to sail for Panay Island In the Phl- lippeans where Mrs. Kelly will teach in a Baptist college at Iloilo City, Mr. Kelly went as a construction engineer to assist in rebuilding the property damaged and destroyed by the war. They sailed May 4lh from San Francisco. The Lawtons did not wait for the «aihug date but they bi spected the ghip "Indian Bear" on which the Kellys sailed. Ths Central Point Market, owned and operated by Frank Grenbemer. for the post three and one half yivtra, will be owned and operated by a now man namely, Chris Wolf, of Gold Hill, who took over the naw boslne-s Wednesday, May 12th. Mr. Wolf has been in the Grocery business for a number of years com ing to Gold Hill from California where he managed a chain store, Mr. Grenbemer has built a new store building at Shady Cove and will go at once to a now business. The Greitbemers have made a place for themsolevs In this community in the years they have lived in Central Point, both in businass and aocialy. and they wish to thank the com munity for the ixitronage and many acts of friendship shown them. They expect to reside here for a time at least. Their family consists of one »mall son. • The Community is sorry to loose these fine citizens but wish them ■well in their new 'business, and wc ■welcome the Wolfs to our com munity. Lester Wright Marries Montana Girl Of interest to Central Point friends is tlie marriage in Ogden. Utah, of Maxine Forsyth, of Culbertson, Mont, and Staff Sergeant l.ester L. Wright, son of Mrs. .Myrtle Wright, of this city. The ceremony was performed at the First Congregational church. After the wedding the bride and bridegroom were entertained in the Wasatch club, Ben Lomand hotel. by a group of friends. Air. and Mrs. Wright wiU reside in Ogdon whore Sgt. Wright is j.tatloned at the Utah Genedal Distribution de pot at Ogden an<! is on escort duty. The money earned by hospitalized veterans making memorial popples to ’s, worn in honor of Cio, fallen comrades goes largely to help support I their families at home. More than 9300,1100 will be earned by them this year, according to American Legion VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL— Time has come for vacation Bible Auxiliary estimates. school in Central Point. Several Poppy Day contributions to the churches are planinn to conduct such American Isg'ion Auxiliary will be schools. used to support the Auxiliary's work The Church of Christ will open for disabled war veterans and needy Carlo« Morris decides to enter their school June 7 «ml run two children of veterans. commission race, according to adv. weeks. The Federated church plan Poppy day has been observed an- to begin later In the summer when •In Roque River Herald. How come? nually in the Unites] States ever since bhclr educational plant is completed. the American leegion Auxiliary was All children interested are urged to formed in 1921. attend. All women, w.ho dintrlbjite Ameri can I-egion Auxiliary poppies on NOTICE TO I.ION MEMBERS Poppy day, serve as unixaid volun Remember the big charter night TIIE FEDERATED CHURCH (Temporary Location: teers. All contributions given them banquet of the new Talent Lions club C.P Grange Hall) go to the Auxiliary's rehabilitation Friday, May 14th—7:30 P.M. at the Rolf II Hansen, Pastor and child welfare funds. Elks Lounge in Ashland. No re- Sunday School 9:45 A.M. "A poppy on every coat—Remem ■ervatlon necessary. Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Young People's Meetings 6:30 P.M. brance in every heart," is the goal of Evening Service 7:30 P.M. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hilton und I the American I^eglon Auxiliary for High School Prayer Meeting, Mesdames Maude and Ruth Helfrich Poppy day. Saturday, May 29. Thursday. 7:30 P.M. ware guests' Sunday in the Ray Prayer Meeting. Wednesday, 7:30 Burns home. 1' M Mrs. L. H. Camp has been confined to her home for the I past ten days A Fong distant call from Hal Camp, <111 l<< II ol CHHIST with a severe attack of sciatica, and of San Bernardino. Calif., Wednes L. II. Camp. Minister nerve exhauston and .has been undor day morning, May 12, to his parents, 9:45 Bible School for all ages. the doctor's cure. Also Mrs. Otto Mr. and Mrs. L. IL Cnmp. nnounc- 11:00 Morning Worship. Com Bohnert has been suffering with a Ing a baby bop born at 9 o'clock munion and Sermon. severe cold. weighing fl pounds and 10 oz. 7:00 Youth Groups. -iou never run out of ÓA5. WHLN 'fOU'RE PACING T he G as stations have opened a new cabinet shop in the large warehouse building recent ly moved onto lots owned by Everet Faber across the alley from Damon’s The new concern will be known a- the Langston Cabinet Shop. ■Mr. Langston has had a number of years experience in cabinet mak ing and shop work. He was em ployed until recently by the Central Point Planing Mill Ac Cabinet shop but finally decided to go into busi ness for himself. He has installed a number of new machines and more will be added as available. He be- - peaks a «hare of your patronage, with satisfaction guaranteed. The Memorial Poppy of the Ameri can Legion and Auxiliary is a crepe paper replica of the wild poppy ivhich grew on the World War I and eleven battlefields in France and Belgium. All of these little red flowers, which will be worn in honor of the war dead on Poppy day, May 29, have been made by disabled vet erans. So what? IT NEVER FAILS New Cabinet Shop Opened by Langston R. B. Cash from Poppy Sales Lawton’s Return From Aid to Disabled Vets Visit in California SOLO. GREN8EMER MOVES SUOT (ME 6:00 Evening Service. 8:00 Wednesday. Mid-week Service 4:00 Tuesday and Thursday, Gos- pel Meditations K.MED. PENTECOST CHURCH OF GOP Sth and Pine The Pentecostal 1 Church of God 5th and Pine St. invites I you to com» ind worship with l them. Sunday School at 9:45. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. I Broadcast 4 to 4:30 over KW IN Aahland. Young Folk service at 6:45, alm Junior and children church. Evangelistic Service 7:45. PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH fltli » Pine Sts. L. Williams, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Morning Service 11:00 A.M. Revival Meetings beginning May 12th to and Including May 2 3rd. Service each evening at 7:30 except Saturday. Rev. . Maxey Walter, a veteran missionary of both the Routh Amerl- a and West India fields will ba the »•'eaker. Rev. Walton also sings and plays both Hawaiian and Spanish guitars. You cannot afford to mlaa these services. COMMI NITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9;45 4M
