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THURSDAY. JULY 21, 1945 R/AITO WE «SATURDAY TT a (_ tio N and ROMANCE... A explosive STARTS SUNDAY Council Orders New Sidewalks; Minnick Ousted (Continued from Page 1) city still would accept the amount once ofiered by the church for the vacant lot next to the church build ing. It seems that the church of fered $175 for this lot three years ago and the council at that time voted to accept the offer. But tnrough some mix-up the matter was never completed and the deed issued. The council voted to rescind the former action of the old coun cil and to take the matter under advisement as to whether or not to accept such a price for the lot at this time. The church official said he would also take the matter up with the church members to see if a better offer could be made, as aP realized that the property is worth more now than when the first bar gain was made. Then came the matter of the ask ing for the resignation of- Oscar Minnick. Mr. Minnick arose and | asked why he had been suddenly i asked to resign. He said he felt that he had done nothing to warrant such action and wanted the council to state exactly why it was done. . Mayor Setness told him that the ! matter had been hanging fire for some time and was not a sudden action on the part of the city. He said the members of the city coun cil had come to feel that lack of cooperation on his part compelllcd them to take some drastic action. Councilman Bigham, as chairman of the street committee made the frank statement that he had never been able to get street work done as he thought it should be done since he had taken office last Jan uary. Other councilmen alsc said that the whole council had met last Monday evening and discussed the matter and all agreed the best thing to do was to ask for his resigna tion. Finally, (Mr. Minnick having re fused to voluntarily resign) on mo tion of Councilman Abbott, it was voted to stop Mr. Minnick’s salary as of last night, but to allow him one week’s vacation with pay and one week sick leave, also with pay, in lieu of the usual notice. Following this action the matter of the appointment of someone to take over the work of the water de partment and the street work also was brought up. On motion of Councilman Abbott, who stated that the matter had been thoroughly thras ied out at the private council meeting attended by the entire council Monday evening and a un animous decision arrived at, he moved that the city employ Mr. Art Rupp as water superintendent and foreman of all city employes. That motion immediately started a commotion. Mr. C. E. Gilkey sprang to his feet ahd stated that while he had no personal feeling against Mr. Rupp, he felt that he was not the man for the job. He said that it was understood that Rupp had stung the city heavily in the matter of the building of the rest rooms at the city park this year and said if he would sting the city on one job he might do so on anoth er. Mr. Rupp immediately started to defend himself and showed that the building cost far less than the reported price of $1100. He called on the recorder to produce the can celled bills for the building. A to tal of these figures showed that the building, including the plumbing metal roof, cement floor and pum ice block walls cost the city $800 instead. Mr. Gilkey then admitt’d that he had been misinformed and withdrew his objection to the ap pointment. After a good deal of argument pro and con Councilman Abbott withdrew his motion and Mayor Setness then announced his formal appointment of Arthur Rupp as wa termaster and city foreman. Mr. Abbott then moved that the ap pointment be confirmed for a pro- bationary period of six months at a salary of $300 per month, wh.ch motion carried unanimously. Next came the matter of the ap pointment of an assistant for Mr Rupp and the mayor announc’d the appointment of Mr. C. W. Pow ell as such an assistant at a salar, of $225 per month, also on a pro bationary basis. Powell has been working for the city for the past week and a half as an assistant for Mr. Minnick, who had been endeav oring to keep up the work of taking care of the city park, street work and the watermasters work, alone, since the appointment of the new City Marshal who now has nothing to do with such work. GUY TEX FIRE & AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CpTitrnl Point. Orecon TEX for Pro-TEX-ion MEDFORD ROLLER RINK ROLLER SKATING Medford Armory THURS. & SUNDAY NIGHTS 7:30 to 10:30 P.M. FRI. & SAT. NIGHTS 7:30 to 11:00 P.M. SUNDAY AFTERNOONS 2 to 5 P.M. POH RESERVATION! 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Business grew slowly, but today Shaw must hire assistants to help meet demands for bikes, tandems, tricycles and baby strollers. Shaw, active Seaside Chamber of Commerce official, also finds tone to operate his large "Prom" Pf art- ment building. He's a long-time customer of First National's Seaside affiliate, the Clatsop County Bank. Phone 3393 — 123 W. Main St. Medford, Oregon SEWING MACHINES—Sew- Gem. New Home, Universal All Makes Used Mercury. Parts and Repairs Machines. Packard Bell Radios and Phonocords Lewyt Vacuum Cleaners Speed Queen Ironers and Washers Kalamazoo Stoves and Refrigerators a TURNING JUNIPERS INTO DOLLARS In 1950, Vearl and Elsie Lehrman of Bend began making novelties from Central Oregon's juniper trees. With a gift lathe, powered by their washing machine motor, I.ehrman turned out colorfully-grained items of his own design. Today their Western Juniper Novelty Co. is in a new building,with living quarters, modern shop and display room. 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Phone Dial Medford 2675 426 West 6th f OREGON TOGETHER In all parts of Oregon people are working to better thcm'-elvcs— and in the process keep our state growing. \X'e introduce some of them here. In each case they’ve made effective use of the constructive services of our First National Group banking offices. Vie believe that by helping individuals toward prosperity, we help build Oregon- family by family, farm by farm, business by business. Whether your financial needs are large or small, come in and talk over your situation with us. — "Let's Build Oregon Together.” CENTRAL POINT BRANCH FIRST NATIONAL r”MK V OF PORTIAMO BOB HOPE MEET JIM THOMPSON, STAR FARMER LUCILLE BALL _ in T’’’ -liracle of Modern Roofin - «uh William DEMAREST Bruc« CABOT PASCO WELDED ROOFS ON ROOF & PAINT STORE 38 Mziiih Unit leit Medford \ Jim Thompson of Salem was Star Farmer of America in 1942. In high school he ran a I2O acre ranch, ftarting by purchasing 50 seres. Sheep, hogs and cows brought him profits. A prized memento of his Future Farmer of America title M his Oregon Bankers’ Association trophs. After FFA days Jim raised heef cattle. Now he's de veloping an orchard and seed crop ranch in Salem s Waldo Hills district Jim's wife is his schoolgirl sweet heart, Eunice Johnson — and there are Donna, 6, and Dickie, 5. Seys this topnotch farmer: "I especially ap preciate the help First National gave me a* a youngster.**
