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VOLUME XXII CENTRAL POINT Al. CENTRAL POINT. OREGON I Musings^ Success By The Editor u V Thursday Apri) 13, 1950 Annual Spring Concert Well Baby Clinic Central Point School» T° Be Held APril 17 To Be Given April, 21 A well-baby conference and Number 29 ...------- 7 ¡I central Point’ city park was the Certain criticism nas come to our lm- gathering spot at 9:30 a.m* Satur munization clinic for children up ears regarding the apparent attitude day of about 750 children and to six years of age will be held in of the editor of this newspaper in several hundred parents for the Annual Spring Concert of Central Point on April 17, Monday, writing of the growth of the city Easter the The Central Point Schools, will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Presbyterian and her present needs. We seem to Egg hunt. The surprise of the presented Friday evening. April 21, Church. Sponsored by the Jackson be accused of not being a booster morning was 2 dozen small White at 8:15 p.m., in the High School county health department, the ex for the community. Such an accu rabbite turned loose for the child- gym. sation seems rather strange at this Many teachers from the Central ren to catch and take home. The orchestra will present three amining physician will be Dr. A late day. For the past nineteen Point schools took advantage of the; Dr. Alvin Roberts in charge of numbers, “Andante Cantabile,” by Enn Merkel, assisted by Mrs. Ruth Junior Red Cross council mem years this writer has set the policy Easter vacation to attend t e annua! , Special Events, —- Tschaikow’skv; “Selection from H- Hardy, public health nurse. Com bers of the Central Point Schools ” " , i arranged — for the of the American and a carefu» meeting oi the Oregon Education first appearance of tne Boy Scout M.S. Pinafore,” from the Gilbert & plete physical examinations will be were host at a luncheon for about perusal of the files of the paper for Association in Portland on Monday Troop 45 Drum and Bugle Corps Sullivan comic opera; and the “Em given; and protection against small 35 membets of the Jackson County and Tuesday, April 3 and 4 at the J — peror Waltz, ” by Johan Strauss. pox, dip .theria, tetanus and whoop all that time will disclose tnat this “ 7 al- u’c under the direction of Doug Saw- Red Cross Council of High Schools Auditorium. L.. The chorus will sing “Bali Hai.” ing cough will be offered. Dr. Holy fioni: tenc Other Boy Scouts helped with paper has at all times taken a lead Civic Ohio, on the state committee for from the Rodgers and Hammerstein Tuesday, April 11 at 12:45 in the ing part in every endeavor to maki re-organization of school districts of the egg hunt. There were about 4u ’’it. South Pacific: Ride tbe Char Appointments may be made and school cafeteria. The luncheon was Central Point a cleaner, friendlier Oregon, was ope of the main speak major prizes and 250 minor prizes riott,” a negro spiritual; the ever transportation arranged for by call followed by a business meeting in happier and more prosperous plac. ers. About 3500 teachers of Oregon donated by the businessmen. 2000 popular "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,’ ing Mrs. John Clark at Central the room of Mrs. Frances Willett, were in attendance. Mr. Jewett an 1 eggs and additional prizes were pur with incidental solos by Ruth Powell Point 642. It is not necessary to advisor to the Central Point council. in which to live. Mr. Meyer, school officials, as well chased from funds left from t..e and Lucy Harnish; and “Halelujah," make appointments if immuniza Discussed was the Junior Red Cross by Lewondowski. as other teachers were there. It is true that we do not always training center at Silver Creek The-Junior High Band, composed tions omy are wanted. Some teachers took trips, visiting Christmas party, which had been see eye to eye with each and every friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. designated for the Easter party. The of 65 members, will participate for Members of the Central Point Falls; Miss Joyce Phelps of Gold one of the city countcilmen nor H. J. Fleischer spent Easter vacation committee in charge reports taat su t e first time in the Revue. They health group will assist at the clinic. Hill spoke on this camp; Central " Oregon where they | much fun was had by the adults as will render the "Blue Eagle March”; with other city officials from time in Sheridan. Point .Talent and Butte Falls are to time. We claim the right of anj ••sited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. __ well __ — _ _ — ___ _ mu» vravj vvuu as tae c .ildren that they wish Magnus Overture;” "Moonlight anti the schools eligible this year to ’ — — Chas. Morris. I* Roses, ” an old favorite; “ Under Tro other free American to criticize t. Mrs. Morris is Mrs. . to make it an annual affair and they send a delegate to this camp. AlSo Skies." a waltz; and "Trail Garden Club Meets official acts of these men if w<. .■’leischer’s sister. r.________________ ¡hope —*1—-J support of pics! I hope for the o continued preparations were made for a party Blazer March." Mr. and Mrs. C. Meyer and , the community. care so to do. But that does no. Charla Jo visited A. „___ at Camp White. The High School Band will pre At Cornutt Home ,___ __ , , , _ . ........ , , , seem to be the question right now darham and Meyer in n grandparents. Speaking at this meeting was Salem and md j ; Leland Dysinger wit:i the help of sent a program somewhat different What we are being taken to task Portland; Mr. Meyer was at O.E.A. 1 t Ed Mrs. Charlette Rodgers of Camp — Colpitts — were ....... up at 6 o’clock to than is usually given at the Revue. for is that we do not cheer vocifer nd spent Wednesday and Thurs- White. Also attending were Mrs. nurs- ' fence off the park park. Don Paulson The program consists of “El Cap ---- 1 and ’ _ Ed Colpitts were in charge of tian," a march by Sousa; "Grand ously every time a newcome. lay interviewing teachers f from Central Point Garden Club held ___ Eva Harper, Josephine county chair Festival Overture; "Tea for Two, ’ various colleges. arrives in our midst, to add jus. . 1 prizes. Division chairmen were Ed a popular piece by Vincent You it’s regular meeting at the home 01 man of Junior Red Cross; Mrs. Mary Mr. and Mrs. E. Davies visited in James Cornutt on Wednesday, Roberts, Josephine county council; that much more to an already ovei Colpitts, 1-4 year group; Paul Hop mans; tiie well known “Morning,” I Mrs. iyrtle Creek and Coquille. A » ■ 5 at 1:30. A dessert ___ __ ,, Ji wa Miss Vera Humphrey, Jackson I April lunch burdened labor situation. It woult Miss Marjorie Anderson was at kins, 5-6-7 year group; and Don from t'e Peer Gynt Suite; Washing seem that we should have a connip her home in Dilley. From there she Paulson, 8-10 year group. Don ton Post March", another by Sousa; served by the hostess and Mrs county Junior Red Cross director tion fit every time someone start attended O.E.A. and the Pacific U Burelson was in charge of the egg “Overture Argentina." a very un Lloyd Seymon and Mrs. John and Mrs. C. Reese Braley of Jack- to build a chicken house—shoutin. uncheon; also she traveled to As dyeing. Businessmen had a gigan usual piece with a Latin American Holmes. son County council. Present were to high heaven—“Just watch u. toria where she saw the homes be- tic party at the school Friday night, flavor; and finally, “God of our representatives from the schools of An interesting _________ talk on conserva Fathers," presented by the combined ng destroyed by the landslide. grow!” Fiddlefaddle! Phoenix, Ashland, Talent, Medford, tion was given by Mrs. Lewis Kd- coloring the eggs, which had been band, orchestra, and chorus, some Mrs. S. H. Gay drove to Tacoma Point, Rogue River, and Gold ’nd Centralia where she visited her 1 previously boiled in t e vats of tht thing whic hhas never been done bourn, using the topic “Wake Up Eagle Hill. From the Central Point Of course we are glad to see th< Laundry unde. here before. So, be sure to come America”. ister and mother. Mrs. G. Dizney Medford Domestic --------- -■ ------- city grow—providing it is a health) •ode with her to Portland for O.E.A.; the direction of Lester Higinbotharr. out, for I am sure you will enjoy Miss Claire Hanley showed color schools were Student Body presi- growth and can be maintained. But luring the sessions she with other Tiie committee sen thanks to him this unusual presentation which is ed slides taken on her recent trip lent. Herb Colley; class presidents, having lived through quite a num eachers was taken on a tour of t' e for his interest and help to the eg; greatly different from the usual to Guatamala. Events of interest t< Tom Rupp, Bert Simmons and Ron- run of the annual Spring Revue. ild Brood; Grade School Student ber of “booms and busts” in tli- Municipal and Army airports wbere hunt i be held soon are the Flower Shov. Body —Neil Richardson Diz»»y had her first plane ridr , Don Fab i president Bob King and Larry course of our rather long life w. in Rogue River, April 13 and 14 general chairman have a hunch that right now is i laughter Nancy were in San Fran- '?°k1,hl.s, lo^isP<’akcr a?d w^hes to and the Primrose Show at Jeromi Bigham. good time to do a bit of careful scru lisco, San Jose, Monterey in the thank the Gleasons who furnished Local Bethel Group Prairie on April 15. tinizing before we go all out ove. 3ay area. | the "juice.” He wishes to thank the Attend Council Meet The next meeting will be______ held on new projects. If they can pass thi. Mr. and Mrs. Schuler spent the committee chairmen and everyone May 4th instead of the usual first Mrs. Day Chairman scrutiny—fine and dandy, go aheai •ntire week in Portland with rela- ho helped to make the Easter Egg Members of Bethel No. 38 of the __ Wednesday at the home of Mrs. County Cancer Group ives and at O.E.A. I • hunt * a success. and shout, we’ll yell too. International Order of Job’s Daugh Henry Conger. Mrs. Glen Downing attended The city park was in excellent ters who are in Coquille this week D.E.A., visiting her parents, R. S. This paper has always had a sor Derrick and sisters in Portland. condition and the city officials co to attend the Grand Guardian Coun of Ideal toward which we hav\ Mr. and Mrs. John Haskins drove operated to the fullest extent cil Session include: Honored Queen Mrs. John S. Day of Medford has striven in boosting our town—wt o Portalnd for O.E.A., visiting her (Mayor Al Setness was the starter), Jan Freeman; Senior Prince »s, been named Jackson county chair have wanted a city of home own ather, E. L. Armatrong in Corvallis and the committee wish to tnank Laural Jewett: Junior Princess man for tiie annual campaign of ers; a clean city, where our childrei ind otbers through out the Willa- them. hie Oregon division, American Can Caroline Freeland; Guide, Esther can have fun without being bother nette Valley. COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH cer Spciety, George W. Schoeffel, Snook; Marshal. Nancy Mallon and Mr. and Mrs. Alton Scihopfer and ed with the restrictions whic.' '-andra stayed with her sister in Rolf H. Hansen. Pastor Portland, state chairffian, has an Carlene von Buskirk and Lucile 9 45 a.m. Sunday School. abound in large cities; where w< Forest Grove, attending O.E.A.; on Unit To Hear Talk nounced. Harnish. Special delegates include 11:00 A.M — Worship. can have good schools, good church their return to Central Point they Mrs. Day has been active in Jack Miss Jean Hamilton, Jr. Past Queen, 6 45 p.m. Young People’s & child ion county civic affairs and servefl es and happy lives with plenty t>. traveled south to San Francisco. On Home Lighting who has been selected as a candi ren’s meetings good neighbors and friends. Some Mrs. J. S. Richardson visited the campaigns of various organizations. date for Honored Queen of the 7 45 pm. Evangelistic Service. way we never cared a whooj. family of son Donald, attending >he was chairman of staff assistants Honorary State Bethel and Marion Manday: whether our folks were wealthy O.E.A. during the day. She reports for the Red Cross during the war. grandchildren Diane and Dennis Miss Eula Wintermote will pre- Smith, a candidate for appointive 7:45 p.m. Men's Prayer Meetin people—provided they could make the In aeepeting the (¡lairmanship for are fine. sent t.ie project "Improved Home offices of the Honorary State Bethel. Wednesday: a comfortable living here and wert Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mellbye Lighting” to the Central Point Ex Miss Caroline Freeland is the Grand 7.45 pm. Mid-week prayer meet Jackson county, Mrs. Day asserted not taxed to death. Whether or not vere in Portland for O.E.A., visiting tension Unit Wednesday, April 19 First Messenger of the Honorary i.’at “we must go all-out in our ef- ing. the city ever grew to big city size McMinnville and_coastal points. at it):35 A.M. in t e heme of Mrs. State Bethel. l .’orts to find the answer to cancer.” CHURCH OF CHRIST Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Warner were j E. K. Ogilvie, 34 Western Avenue, was and (is) the least of oui Mrs. Day pointed out that if pre L H. Camp. Minister Miss Jan Freeman, Honored troubles. But we did (and do) wan also in Portland for O.E.A. staying Medford. sent rates continue, 22 million A- 9.45 Bible School (or all ages. Queen, will serve as Recorder for - - • - -- — • i Members are reminded -to bring the town filled with “just folks,’ it the home of Mrs. Warn.-r’s aunt. 1100 i " "I Morning worship Com nericans alive now will eventually Lie model Betnel conuucted by Alma Gilliam; they stopped artic.es for the linen sale to De and Sermon not a lot of wealthy golfers o< Miss die of cancer—a ratio of one out in Eugene with friends. featured at the “spring jamboree” Honored Queens bn Fiiday night of nunion 7:00 Youth Groups country club hangers on. Some >f every eight persona. She explain Mr. Kenneth Evans was in St w.iich is scheduled tor the evening the Session. 8:00 Evening Service. way, the sort of folks we want here Vincent's hospital in Portland ror of April 28, for the purpose ot Mrs. Leeonard Freeman and Mrs. 8:00 Wednesday, Mid-week Serv ed that cancer is the nation's sec are mighty fine fellers to live a mastoid operation, returning home raising funds for Azalea House. ond worst killer. Hamilton will accompany ice. Saturday. Mrs. Evans remained at fnose attending are to meet at Orville amongst and have fun with. 2:30 PM.—Sunday KWIN. The cancer society’s campaign is the girls to Coquille. home on Bush St. the Grange nail at 10:00 for trail held annually during April, which On Saturday of the Session Bethel sportation. ... _ _____ Mr. and Mrs. Al Gaspee remained Children will be cared | CENTRAL POINT But when all’s said and done you at home where Mrs. Gaspee is con lor by Mrs. Eumce Jones, Tnird and 38 will participate in the annual nas been designated as cancer con PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH can just bet your shirt that the valescing from a recent operation. Laurel ¿treets. Everyone is to bring drill contest. Tmrty four memuers trol month by the U. S congress. J. K. Swank. Pastor Central Point American will always Mrs. Lois Sullivan spent the time taole service. of the Bethel will be in Coquille to | Sunday, April 16th: be found in the front ranks of those home with her sons who had chic take part in this event. Sunday school and worship serv This Week Set As who have the welfare of this city kenpox. Also, Mrs. Frances Willett The next meeting of Bethel No. i ice. with nursery for kiddies, 10 a m was at home with her daughter Ro at heart and who want to see it al Sunday School Week Girl Scout Day Youth practice, 11 a.m. 38 will be April 2 7at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. ways prosper. So if we seem a bit berta who had 'chickenpox; Mrs. Westminster Fellowship. 6:30 p.m C. A. Meyer will act as Betnei Willett took part in the Southern Observed by P. T. A critical at times it's because we do Oregon Bowling Tournament in | The Church of Christ is fitting Guardian lor the meeting in toe not want to see anything done Medford on Saturday. SUNSHINE GOSPEL MISSION into the Sunday School Week set absence of Mrs. Everett Fa.er. Girl Scout Day was observed by Temporarily located at Townsen aside by Governor Douglas McKay. which will tend to spoil that ideal Miss Mabel Dodson spent her Hall Central Point. Oregon. the Central Point P.T.A. April 11. town we spoke of above. time in the Rogue River Valley, We are out to equal our Easter at ANNOUNCEMENT * Rev. and Mrs. J. O. Morgan. • • • visiting at Grants Pass and Ash- Mrs. W. T. Parsons, Mrs. Don Pat There will be a meeting of tendance on next Sunday. Will you Pastors all terson, and the troop leaders plan By the way—remember there’s land. Sunday School 9 45 a.m. Surpris* help us? You need the church and Spending time home were '*r- ned an interesting program on the .members of the Central Point Com Contest only a few short days left to get Viola for children. the church needs you. Laird whose sons was home “History of Scouting”. Mrs. Saw- munity Cnest on Tuesday, April Morning Worship—11:00 A M. your name on the registration book from college, Mrs. Julius Do^rut on Come for Sunday School and Jjt.i, at 8:05 P. M. in the Central Young People’s Service 6:30 p.m stay for church. There will be good for the coming primary election. Ii Scenic Drive, Miss Martha Bos- tel.e’s Brownie troop No. 101 did Point City Hall. All persons wno Evangelistic Services—7:45 pm. for any reason you failed to vote at hears on Grape street in Medford, a Russian Dance. Mrs. Stocton's contributed to the Community good fellowship, and a serm- Wednesday Night Service (Young music, the last two elections held in this Mrs. Ruth Dunn and Mrs. H. P. Brownies No. 102 sang “Molly Ma Cnest for the year 1950 are mem People's) <n <>n "Ohnst for a Time of Chaos". — 7:45 pm. lonce ” and “ The Crockodile ’ . A county, your name has been taken Jewett. Also at home gardening The church is located at 3rd and Holy Ghost Rally Saturday—7:4." Mrs. Harry Tonn who will History of Scouting, written and bers. The purpose of t.ie meeting p.m. off the registration books and you was Oak streets in Central Point and »• to eiect a Central Point Com travel to Coquille this week-ena directed by Mrs. W. a. Parsuns, was You are cordially ______ . invited to the Sunday School begins at 9.4V must re-register if you want to vote with munity Cnest Committee and to the Jobs Daughters. given by all the troops. Guests attend al) these services. again. Also, you may have moved Ti e Worship Service at 11:00. were Mrs. M Nt Hogan, Regional elect Central Point members to the since the last election. If so, better The evening Youth Group meets board of directors of the Jackson Funsters to Sponsor HI WAY GOSPEL Director; Mrs.’ Marjorie Hopkins, TABERNAunc at 6:30 and the Evangelistic Ser check up and see just what voting County Community Chest. scout executive; and Mrs. Rossi, ASSEMBLY OF GOD precinct you now live in—and re Festival at Gym vice starts at 8:00 o'clock. between Medford and chairman of the prorgajn planning -enti a) register. NOTICE Point, opposite Elk Lumber Co. an committee. The Central Point Federated The L. H. Camp family entertain Miss Celia Lee, Economic Demon .99. All the past leaders of the Cen stration, ed Mr. and Mrs. D. O’Malley at We’ll tell the world it looked Funsters Club will sponsor a Folk of the Crown Mills Com P lbert M. Skelley, Pastor dinner Easter Sunday. Also pre mighty like old times to see Leon and Square Dance Festival Monday. tral Point troops were presented i pany, of Portland, will give a Sunday Services: demonstration at yeast bread at ent were Mr. and Mrs. Noel Tom Taylor and Fred Hesselgrave work May 1st. It will be held < in the "World Peace” pins. 9:45 A.M. — Classes for all ages. The music were in charge of Mr 7:30, April 17 in tne Home Econo lin and Tommy who arrived from ing together roughing in the plumb large gymnasium. The callers and L’ ' | U— •11:00 a.m. Worship. »»....- — -• - • « - J * mic room of the High School. Portland early t' at morning; ac ing on the Mead building the othei orchestra have been arranged for. Harry Meyers of the Music depart 7 45 P M — Evangelistic Anyone interested is invited to ment of the rc'-ool. ____ . Jerry Kessler companying them was Mr. Tomlin’s day. Both of those fellers could Tickets will soon be available for played a cornet solo, and Midweek Service: Miss Claire attend this demonstration mother, Mrs. ohn Ensminger who give most of the younger plumbert both dancers and spectators. Miss Lee will be sponsored by the 7 45 PM Wed — Bible study. Skyrman, a clarinet solo. Both were cards and spades and beat ’em a The club's regular practice will i accompanied by Miss Patty Perry. Home Economic Club of the Cen lxiad your car and co i e worship visited her husband now at Camp trai Point Grange. White in tbe afternoon. They re- with us. Everyone welcome. mile, when it comes to the know be held in the small gymnasium New officers for the 1950-1951 turned to Portland that evening. how. They’ve forgotten more thar. Monday, 7:45 p.m. ! years are: President. Mrs. Arnold PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH Both callers and orchestra will be i | Bohnert; First vice president. Mrs. TO PARTICIPATE— many of the young lads'll ever learn Troop 49 of Central Point will Harry Heck Pastor there for rehearsal. All are invited C. B. Cordy; second vice president participate CARD OF THANKS in the Scouting Exposi Sunday School— 9:45 a m Classes I wish to take this means of ex The residential area on Taylor to attend. A small charge is made 1 Mrs. Claude Thompson; secretary, tion at the Medford Armory, Satur lor all ages. Boys and girls Will pressing my sincere thanks to the Road is taking on a new appearance for guests. Mrs. Glenn Downing; Treasure: day, April 15. love the Bible stories that live Central Point Fire Deportment and The Richard Krupps are landscap The Drum and Bugle Corps of I Mrs. Otto Bohnert neighbors who did so much to save again when seen in figures Troop 40 will participate in the ing their new home. Mr. and Mrs LADY LIONS— mv property at the time of the re • Delegates to the convention is opening and closing ceremonies. Morning Worship — 11 00 ., ,m The Lady Lions held their last ' Mrs. Arnold Bovnert with Mrs. C Dean Wilson and family are mov Mid-week praver service, Wed cent fire. I feel that except for such All of the Scout Troops and cub ing into their home this week-end. regular meeting Tuesday, April 4. at B. Cordv as alternate. prompt and willing service my loss nesday—7 39 P M. packs o fthe Medford area will be their daughter Elaine is now with the home of Mrs. Bert Caster wi > have been much greater than Mrs. H. P Jewett’s secnn ! grade include in the exposition You are welcome to worship with would It was. her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. J. was assisted by Mrs. Harry Elden ' room won the banner. us. MRS. CORA KINNEY R. Krupp until moving is finished with refreshments. Nomination s 4 H NEWS Supt. H. P. Jewett urged every Mr. and Mrs. Norman Smiti and for new officers were read and work registered voter in the di’trict to The Central Point Sewing anJ PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD CARD OF THANKS son Ricky are soon to move into I was done on novelties for state ! vote at the coming bond election Cooking clubs held their meeting ____ lato Sth A- Pine Streets We take this means of thanking their new home here, Across t ie I convention April 6. at the hwme ot Mrs. W. T. H. H. Trautman. Pester all friends and neighbors for their Monday, April 24th. Polls are t» road the Don Bohpert home is tik , On Tuesday, April 18. the Lions | ^e open from 2 to 8 p.m. in */? Parsons. We sewed on our projects Sunday Schoo!- 9 45 a.m. kindness, cards and flowers in the between the lessons in bread-mak Morning Worship—11 a m. ing shape; the outside is about are entertaining the Lady Lions rt I high school gvm. lose of our little one. ing, taog t to us by Mrs. P. B. Evangelical Services—7-45 pm. Italo Marin finished and inside it is reedy for M«n Desir Formal initiation of Refreshments were served Snook. Most members attended. Midweek njvice Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Booth plaster. ¡several new members will lx* held. r second grade mothers —Chib Reporte1- TUV’T at 7 4’ pm Mr and Mr John Mann l*k 8Ä $ Í
