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ò volume XXI f CENTRAL POINT. OREGON THURSDAY. JULY 21. 1949 School District to Musing's^? i The Editor J GUESTS JOHN 0« Hold Election on By a. Sometimes it is fairly easy to dig Up something for this column—ano then again we hate the thought of what is expected of us. So it h this week. There are rumors of strife in the volunteer fire depat t ment; there is the appointment of a new man in the city organizati m there is the letting out of an oluei employe—and so it goes. What c:n we say about these things and yet not stick our old neck out too far? But here goes! 4 • * First let’s take the fire depart ment. That’s our pet baby, for this writer h'd the honor of organizin'1 the present volunteer group the first year we served as mayor of this city. We know how it was organized and what its constitutivi and by-laws are, for we wrote most of them. And one of our proudest possessions is our life membersh'p in the organization. So, like any other dad, we hate to see trouble start there. As first organized, th-' fire chief was also a city coune'l man and chairman of the fire com mittee, Pearl Bonney. Then Mr Bonney was elected Mayor of this city and a new fire chief had to ’ . appointed. And the honor (and grief) fell to the lot of Mr. Jack Tharp, then assistant chief, who ha; spent countless hours since that time in building up the departmen' So now we just want to say—stick to your guns, old boy, don’t let any one get your goat. We—and a tow hundred other of your old friends— will stick to you like a burdock burr in a cow’s tail—in other words ’til the last dog is hung. • • ♦ And then take the matter of the letting out, or canning, if you li that word better, of one of the ci.‘y employes to make room for. new blood. As everyone knows, this writer has sat on the side lines s the "innocent bystander” and watch ed the wheels of our city gove 1- ment go round and round for many years. And say what you will, the teller who thus just sits and waits as the feller said, sometimes has a clearer vision of affairs than these who work within those wheels. And for months we have ensed a feel ing of unrest and unhappines: among the members of our citv administration and have almost hold nr breath waiting for the expIo sion. Just who was to blame is not for us to say, but something just had to "bust”. And poor Oscar just happened to be too near the firing line when the "bust” did come. • • ♦ So now we have a new man at the wheel among the city work- men. A young, energetic sort of feller who won’t let much grass grow about his heels. Both he and his helper are to be given a tr.al to see if they cannot pull things o it of a rut. They have our sincere good wishes and best hopes for then- luck on the job. New Second Hand Store Being Built Another new business is prepar- ing to open in Central Point. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Baker have started work on a new building on lots re- cently purchased on the east side of the highway between Manzanita and Laurel streets, next to the Adams Garage. The building is de- si ned to house a new second hand store, with temporary living rooms in the rear. The new structure is to be 0 by 50 feet, with stucco finish and com position roof, Later the Bakers plan to build a house adjoining the store. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are old hands in the second hand business, having biult the old Berrydale Second Hand store in 1930 and operating for thir teen years, finally selling out to Mr. Clarence Eads, who operated the place until his death a few years later. Nevita Chapter Holds Pot LuckDinner Thurs. The social club of Nevita Chapter O E S. held a potluck dinner for members and their husbands. Tu s- dav evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Freeland, Beall Lane. The dinner was served buffet stylo f~ m a beautiful appointed table t1 thirty members and guests. After dinner the evening WAS ■pent in visiting, playing cards, mg and viewing the beautiful flo frs in the greenhouse and vard f the hostess. The next meeting of Social Cl 1 □ will be in August, the exact ti. v’ ^nd date to be announced later Important Issues NUMBER 43 NOTICE ! It is necessary that the residents of Central Point comply with the regulations, concerning use of City waler, which have been imposed by the Medford Water Commission. The primary purpose of a City water system is to furnish water for control of fires. Any surplus water may be used for domestic and irrigation purposes. During the present dry spell, excessive irrigation has caused a dangerous situation, by lowering the water reserves in Mdford’s storage reservoirs, forcing the Medford Water Commuwon io further restrict the use of water. While the emergency exists, the following restrictions are in effect in Central Point: A special school meeting has been called for August 4th, at one o’clock Members of the Southern Oregon in the Central Point School gymnas Historical society and others inter RESIDENCES NORTH OF PINE STREET, USE WATER ium. Three important issues are to FOR IRRIGATION ONLY FROM 7 A.M. to 11 A.M., AND ested in the history of the valley be voted on at this meeting by all FROM 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M. ON MONDAYS WEDNESDAYS were dinner guests at the John Day the voters in the consolidated dis AND FRIDAYS AND ON SUNDAYS FROM 7 A.M. TO home, Table Rock Estates, Tuesday 11 A.M. trict. These issues are first, the evening, where they were asked to authorization of the purchase of a RESIDENCES SOUTH OF PINE STREET, USE WATER meet Dr. Howard R. Drigg, presi site for the new high school build FOR IRRIGATION ONLY FROM 7 A.M. TO 11 A.M., dent of the American Pioneer Trails AND FROM 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M. ON TUESDAYS, THURS ing: second, removing tse new con association and noted historian, of solidated district from the jurisdic DAYS AND SATURDAYS. AND ON SUNDAYS FROM New York City, who is making a tion of the Rural School District; 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M. trip across the continent in the in and third, voting for certain expen ARDEN R. PINKHAM. Recorder terest of his association. ditures not included in the County Accompanying Dr. Drigg on this Equalized levy. New Rural Carrier Navy Mothers Hold trip are several teachers from New Voting on the levy is really a re May Be Added Here York who are interested in the vote for items which were approved Big Chicken Dinner early day history of America, and by each district last January when Word was received this week from Eleven members and two guests especially the West. The party ar the itemized budgets were publish- rived in the valley Sunday from after they were submitten to the enjoyed a delicious fried chicken the First Assistant Postmaster Gen Klamath Falls by way of Crater Rural School Board and not includ- dinner at the home of Mrs. Jake eral, Washington D.C., that adding Lake and were taken on to Grants in the county budget. A recent Myers Wednesday July 13. Mrs. an additional rural carrier has been Pass Tuesday evening following t’:e ruling of the Attorney-General re John Grover of the Eugene Navy approved. Route No. 1 has served the Cen- dinner. quires that these items be voted Mothers and Harry Tearey of Ve Following a bounteous buffet after they wer submitted to the teran Domiciliary Center were tral Point community since 1930. T! eir route is over seventy miles lunch served in the spacious dining Rural School Board and no includ I guests. Mrs. Campbell was given the long and serves 734 families, The room the guests gathered on the ed in the equalized levy. The vote long porch fronting an artificial on this issue is a routine vote re obligation of membership. The pic-1 number of rural patrons has in lake to listen to an informal talk affirming a previous favorable vote. ture “Valley of Pleasant Living” creased considerably in the last sev by Dr. Drigg, which was of much The items of expenditures are just painted by "Ty"’ Tearey was award-I eral years. With the heavy increase interest to all present. as necessary now as they were when ed to Mrs. Barbara Gorden of Cen-1 in postal business it has been rather tral Point. The officers of the club difficult for the rural carrier to ren The speaker urged the stressing approved by tue January vote. wish to thank the public for their i der and maintain the highest level of the romantic stories often com A vote is being taken to remove generous help in this ways and of service. ing from those with first-hand the new consolidated district from means project. A committee will ' The present carrier, Mr. Kilbourn« knowledge of the life and adven the Rural School District because it tures of the then and women who is believed that it will be more ad visit the Center, to see what help and the former carrier Mr. Vincent have worked many long extra hours made up the first settlers of the new vantageous to operate independently can be given the members. country. He said if we are to really and outside the control of the Rural Some of the Navy Mothers will in order to serve the rural patrons The date of change is not yet teach the history of America to the School Board. Under the present assist at the watermelon feed at youth of today we must first get operation of the Rural School Law, Tou Velle Park on Tuesday, July known but will be published as soon as this information is available. their interest in the subject and which is an attempt to equalize the 26 for men at the Center. Because only one meeting is held After the change is made two there is no better way to arouse taxes throughout the county, it has such interest than to tell them more been ruled t^at capital outlay must each month during the summer, a carriers will leave on their routes special social is planned for Wed at 9:30 am. and return by 2:00 about how these pioneers lived, still be carried locally. Since this nesday afternoon, July 27, at the p.m. This schedule will enable all Make them see how grandpa and is a time of rapid growth in school home of Mrs. Marrea Gebhard, when patrons to receive their mail early population in certain areas, large grandma really lived and show them a layette shower will be given Mrs. j in tbe day. the kind of things they used every capital outlay is necessary and the Franklin Gebhard. All members This will be quite an improve day. He complimented the members equalized levy has not brought re are urged to attend. ment over tire present set-up. we of the historical society on their lief where needed. It is necessary Next regular social and business plans to establish a pioneer museum that this vote be taken now since meeting will be August 10 at the are happy to announce. in the old courthouse in Jackson there is only a ninetv day period home of Mrs. Ray Burns. Pot luck ville and stated that such a museum from the time a district becomes will be picnic style. open to the children of the valley first-class in which it can vote on at all times would do much to this issue. One central voting place is re- Residents Reminded arouse intense interest among tue children, and even the adults, in quired by law for voting on these BIBLE CHURCH Of Water Regulations COMMUNITY Rolf H. Hansen, Pastor the romantic story of the first set- issues, This is because the law re SUNDAY: quires that the voting be held at a tlement of this fair land. For the information of the people 9:30 a.m. Preparatory Prayer. Special School Meeting. This meet 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. ing must be called to order by the who have recently moved to Cen 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship. tral Point, and the ones among the Cub Scout Troop chairman and follow the usual pro 6:45 p.m. Children’s & Young long time residents, who have foi- Recieves New Charter cedures of a public meeting. It is gotten, there are rules which must People’s Meetings. not possible to have the meeting 7:45 p.m. Evening Service. Central Point Lions club enter at several places at the same time. be complied with, when the fire MONDAY: 7:45 p.m. Men’s Prayer Meeting. tained Cub Pack Committee mem For these reasons the meeting and whistle sounds. All sprinklers, soil soakers, etc., TUESDAY: bers at its reeular meeting Tuesday voting will be held at the Central 7:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal. at Smitty’s Ranch House. Point gymnasium as previously must be turned off as soon as the Mr. R. M. Johnson. Neighborhood stated. The meeting will open at alarm sounds and not again turned WEDNESDAY: 7:45 p.m. Mid-week Family Pray Commissioner of Boy Scouts of Am one o’clock in the afternoon but the on until the all clear signal is given erica, gave a brief address on Cub voting will continue until nine by the Fine Department. After the er Service. bing and Boy Scout work before fire is out, and the Fire trucks have CHURCH OF CHRIST presenting the official Cub Pack o’clock that evening. returned to the Fire Hall, the old r.ll Legal voters may vote on L. H. Camp. Minister Charter to Lion President Al Set- fire bell is rung to indicate that 9:45 Bible School for all ages. ness for the Lions Club who are three issues being considered, A 11:00 Morning Worship. Com- legal voter is one who has been ra- irrigating may be started again. sponsoring them. nunion and Sermon. Irrigating with an open hose, that Members of the Cub Scout Com gistered at least thirty days pre 7:00 Youth Groups. mittee are: 8:00 Evening Service. ceding the election and who has is without a sprinkler or nozzle of some kind, attached to the hose, is Al Setness, Institutional Repre lived in the district six months, 8:00 Wednesday, Mid-week Serv- ice. prohibited at all times. sentative: Joe R. Neil, chairman The third important issue to be 9:00 A.M.—Sunday KWIN. Cub Pack Scout Committee; Harry voted on, that of - authorizing the Elden. committeeman; S. M. Crou board to purchase a site for a new NOTICE pi x rixosT nirnni of god cher: Al Setness. Thurman Barns; Central Point Shoe Shop will be Mh xn,l I’ine Earl M. Root, cub master: and II. high school building, will be ex closed every Saturday afternoon un Albert M. Skelly, Pastor M. Von Stein Jr., asst, cub master. plained in an article to be publish SUNDAY: til further notice. ed soon. Den Mothers: 9 45 A.M. Sunday School Mrs. Marie Setness Mrs. Clifford 11:00 A.M Worship Hour Cordy, Mrs. C. S. Drumond, and BIBLE SCHOOL TO START— Gibbon Acres Neiüs 7 30 P M. Evangelistic meeting Mrs. Dorothy Mavfield. TUESDAY: Diilv Vacation Bible School will Mr. Jo^n Lockhart of Porterville. 7 30 P.M. Bible Study Central Point Cub Pack No. 431 liegin Monday Julv 25th at 9A.M. now’ consist of 26 registered cub: nt the Curch of Christ, d-m to illness California is visiting at the home THURSDAY 7 30 PM Pra’-er end Pr^.-ichin,’ and has a large number of boys among our teachers, only a limit ■! of Frank P Shipley. Mr. Lockhart EVERYONE WELCOME' intrested when Den Mothers are number are a’ le tn help this year is Mrs. Shipley’s father. available. Anv one interested in So only children of primarv an I Mr. Theo. Glass is very busy pilgrim imiivi s< mi ic< h becoming a Den Mother, can con beginners age can attend. All chil building cabinets for the H. C. Hut rtfl. Ä Pine «U«. tact Mr. Al Setness at Setness Varie dren of P'e community who have Harry Heck Pastor ter home. ty store for full information. not already attended a D.V.B.' • Sunday Sc’ool—9:45 a.m Clas- '; The California Oregon Power Co. Lions Club meetings have been are ureed to be present Monday f mall ages Boys ___ and girls wi 1 discontinued until the first Tuesday Morning. Mrs. L. II. Camp will is extending the power line on Orr love the Bible stories that live again Drive. when seen in figures. in September. supervise. Mourn? Worship—11:00 A M Remember the big Picnic Thurs Evangelistic Service—730 P M. day. July 28, at Jackson Hot Springs. Mid-week nrayer service, Wednes- dav—7:3 0P.M. You are welcome to worship with 4-H Livestock Club us. Kyle ’ s soon was ing hours and KYLES RESTAURANT To Join Field Dav (This is No. 30th of a series of I changed over to a night tavern and CENTRAL POINT The Central Point 4 H Livestock I articles about the various concerns restaurant, which it still remains. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Clubs in conjunction with the How- | The present hours for this popular K. Swank Pactor ard Livestock Club will hold 3 doing business in Central Point at dining and dancing place are from Box 166 J. phone R’»l Jacksonville the present time. These articles are judging and showmanship field day. Sunday School and Morning Wor- 6:30 p.m. to 2 a m. arranged alphabetically and are Saturday, July 23. at the A. T. Several years ago a new room ship, with Nursery for kiddies. 10 Lathrop ranch, one mile north of presented as a public service to ac was added on the north end of the a.m. Central Point. Judging will start quaint the people with the numb r SUNSHINE GOSPEL MISSION and kind of business concerns in the main building to provide more at 10:00 a.m. Temporarily located at Townsend dancing space, The whole building city.) A special invitation - extend' 1 Hall Central Point Orerron. In April, 1942, Mr. Elmer Kyle is prominent as one enters the city to t^e business men and women of Rev. and Mrs. J. O. Morgan. and has plenty of from the north first restaurant along P-stors Central Point and community and opened the parking space off the highway. Sunday School—9 45 a.m. Surprise to all parents who are interested the highway in this city. The place Elmer Kyle, proprietor, has lived 1 Contest for children. in the youth of the community, to was at first planned for drive-in in the Rogue River valley most of i Morn'nv Worship—11:00 am. come and see what the children service, but conditions were such Young Peon’e’s Service -6:30 p m his life. He was formerly employed soon given up Evangelistic Services—7 45 n m. are doing, and to have lunch with that this idea was as superintendent of the Modoc Or Wednesday Night Service (Young them. The ladies of Central Point and the place was operated as a chards. He is a brother of Mr. People’s)—7:45 pm. Grange and the parents of t^e 4-H straight restaurant. Holy Ghost Rally Saturday—7 45 Robert Kyle, manager of the Firs' of Camp White I With the building Club members will serve lunch at Federal Savings A Ixian association pm. and the coming of the soldiers tnerc- Ynu are cordially invited to 12:30 at a nominal charge, proceed« was a demand for longer night serv- of Medford. ettend all the‘C services for the benefit of the dubs I « e Central Point Business Firms The city council met at the city hall last evening for the purpose of hearing any objections which might have been filed in regard to the proposed building of sidewalks along East Pine streets from Sixth street to 10th street. City Recorder Arden Pinkham reported that he had received no such objections and the council then proceeded to pass the necessary ordinance ordering tthat 4-foot cement sidewalks be built on both sides of that street and the cost assessed against the adjacent property owners. It appeared that some of these property owners desire to build their own walks and were told that they might do so, but that the city would expect that such walks would be built within sixty days. A delegation of property owners living along Freeman Road came before the council and stated that it had been found that the cost of building the proposed sewer line would be more than had been an ticipated ami they were having dif ficulty in raising the funds neces sary. Several mambei of t' I council stated that they felt that they had done their full duty in the matter. The city had complet' d the portion of the job they had agreed upon and thought it no more than right and fair to expect the interested property owners to do their part as promised. City Attorney Bengtson told the delegation that so far as the city was concerned there were two things to do—either float a bond issue to pay the cost and have such cost assessed as a lien against all property involved, or for the pro perty owners to <{et together and subscribe the necessary fun is, and at the same time for them to make some arrangement between those who advanced the money for those unable to pay at this time and the rest, to pay this money back at some later date. After much debate the matter was held up until such time as these property owners can decide whit to do. A representative of the Pente costal Church of God appeared be fore the council and asked if the (Continued on Page Three) Ball Game Scheduled Locai Park Sunday This Sunday on the Central Point diamond at 2:00 pm., Central Point will meet the Ashland Lithians in a game that should be the classic of the season. These two teams played previously at Ashland with Central Point winning 5-4. This was one of the best played games of the season for each club. Ashland walloped the Medford Craters last Sun lay 22-13 and will have their big bats gunning for Cen tral Point’s scalp. The Central Point pitching staff will be out to curb the slugging Lithians. Central Point now has the strong«1 t pitch ing staff in the league consisting of Paul Gehrman, Cliff Piland and Joe Chez. The Central Point line-up will consist of either Hal Adams r George Gitzen catc ing: White/ Dumont, 1st base; Dale Graham 2n I base: D'-nnv Cox shorts' op and Alex McD'«n :!«' 3rd ba.o In the outfield: D« n Fawcett, Cn«t J? i. - mond. Al Kircher nnd T ' C «” Manager II 1 IT ' ' the ball elu other game thi 'a n ' h.r a hustling team who ar«1 out to win. Game time this Sunday is 2:90 P M. at the Central Point field and as usual prizes for the fans will be drawn during the game. MILLERS SCritDULL Here is the baseball schedule of the Central Point Millers: Julv 24—Cave Junction (away) July 31—Rogue River (here) August 7—Crescent Citv (away) August 14—Eagle Point (here) August 21—Crescent Citv (here) August 28—Butte Falls (here) Sept. 4—Prospect—(here) Vo what? Go up to your fear- and speak to them, and t’ -v will generally fade away.—Ian MacLaren. How did t' ree auxiliary ladies rate refreshments after the meeting when none was served at the hall?
