The Central Point American., July 13, 1950, Image 1

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VOLUME XXII
CENTRAL POINT. OREGON THURSDAY. JULY 13. 1950
In Memoriam
Record Shows
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Seattle Man First Pilot Funeral Services Held
To Bail out Over Korea For Clarence R. Borah
Deposit Increase
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When earth’s last picture is painted.
And the tubes are twisted and dried,
When the oldest colors have faded.
And the youngest critic has died,
We shall rest, and, faith, we shall
need it—
Lie down for an aeon or two,
Till the Master of All Good Work­
men
Shall set us to work anew!
NUMBER 42
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Funeral services were held Tues­
First Lieut. Edwin T. Johnson, of day at 11 a m. in the Conger-Morris
1602 N. 40th St., Seattle, Wash., and Chapel for Clarence R. Borah, 64,
son of Mrs. E. T. Johnson, is the of Central Point. Mr. Borah passed
As of June 30, deposits of $1,020.- first American jet pilot to bail out
I 510 and loans of $437.560 were re­ of his damaged plane ever South away Saturday at the V.A. domici­
ported for the Central Point branch Korea, according to the Associated liary center, Camp White. Services
were conducted by L. H. Camp,
of The First National Bank of Port­ Press.
pastor
of the Church of Christ, com­
land by R. C. Isaacs, local manager.
Johnson,
whose
mother
said
“
he
mittal
in
Siskiyou Memorial park.
At a regular meeting of the Board
On June 30, 1949, deposits were
has been crazy about flying since
Mr. Borah was a veteran of World of Directors of School District 6C
$756,035 and loans $307,673.
boyhood and joined the Army Air War I and was employed in civilian held Monday evening in the Central
The First National Bank of Port­
And only the Master shall praise us.
Corps
eights years ago by tricking war work in the second war. He Point High School building the new
land, with 45 branches,., reported
And only the Master shall blame;
me”, suffered a broken leg and face worked on the building of Camp board was organized with Donald
June 30 deposits at $478, 766, 582;
And no one shall work for money,
cuts. He has been strafing North White in 1941 and also served at M. Patterson as Chairman. Draw­
loans at $176,256,994 and total re­
And no one shall work for fame;
Korean positions along the north the navy base. Couer d’Alene, Ida ing for length of term of the new
sources
at
$518,679,679.
according
to
But each for the joy of the working.
I
bank
of the Han River outside Seoul ho, and at Kaiser shipyards in Port­ directors was made as provided by
I F. N. Belgrano, Jr., president.
And each, in his separate star.
when his jet fighter struck a cable land in 1942, and 1943. He was born law with the following result. Five
On June 30, 1949, deposits were
Shall draw the Thing as he sees It
or telephone line, the dispatch from in Banilla, S.D. June 5. 1886. and year term, Dale Collins; four year
$458,205,572; loans, $156,556,423; and
For the God of Things as They Are!
Suwon said.
came to Oregon in 1923, making his term, Hal Bishop; and three year
total resources, $497, 187, 407.
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Johnson is a former University of home in Central Point. On July 24. term, Homer Conger. Otto Bohne: t
“The excellent earnings of The
Washington student, 28 years old, 1942, in Medford, he was united in is the other director. Discussion
At a few minutes after six P.M. ing years compelled him to assume First National Bank of Portland married and the father of four marriage to Effie Kohn Franks.
was held regarding policies of the
made it possible for us to place in
last Thursday afternoon, July 6, the role of onlooker.
In addition to his wife, he is board for the coming year, bills
children. A second World War ve­
effect
on
July
1
increased
interest
1950, Arthur Edwards Powell, be-
Raised in the Methodist faith, Mr. i
teran Johnson’s leap was witnessed survived by his mother. Mrs. Cora were approved for payment, and
loved husband and father, laid down Powell was a member of that church | rates for our savings depositors,” by two American newsmen as he Lewis. Central Point; two sisters, summer repair work on the build­
his earthly pen and signed his final until coming to Central Point. There Belgrano said.
Mrs. Nettie Cassman, Central Point,
Depositors now receive l*i per­ bailed out over Suwon Airfield, and Mrs. Lillie Gardner. Omaha, ings and grounds of the district was
‘thirty’ to a long and colorful life. being no church of that denomina­
protected
by
other
American
planes.
planned. Because of the requirement
cent interest on all savings accounts
Born on a Minnesota homestead tion in the city, and being a devout up to and including $10,000 and 1
"I wasn’t going to land in enemy Nebraska, and a brother, Elmer for the construction of additional
on May 27, 1875, Arthur was the Christian, he attended services in percent interest on any amount in territory if I had to get out and Farvour, Edgemont, S.D.
rooms during the past three years
Honorary pallbearers were J. H. some of the necessary maintenance
youngest child of Rev. John Walker the Federated Church and later excess of $10,000. The rates of in­ push” Johnson said later. He des­
Griffith, Leslie Kellow, George work had been delayed from prev-
Powell, pioneer circuit-rider preacn- joined the Church of Christ.
terest previously paid by the bank cribed the field as "The hardest
er of Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
On June 25, 1947, the Powells were 1 per cent on the first $5,000 piece of ground between here and Potucek, G. W. Rogers, Al Miller ious years with the result that more
and W. J. Burbrige. Active pall­ than usual is being done this sum-
He received his early education in celebrated their fiftieth wedding and '? percent on any amount in Pusan.”
various towns to which his fatner anniversary at thei- home at 119 excess of $5,000, Belgrano pointed
His widowed mother sighed with bearers, members of Myers-Holland mer.
was called in the ministry, and stu­ Taylor Road.
relief when she learned he was post of American Legion, Central
At the Gold Hill school roof work
out.
died two years at the University oi
‘I’ve been awfully worried Point, were Bob Kincaid, Don Fa­ on the bus garage has been com-
safe,
Funeral services for Mr. Powell
“This increase in interest pay-
i ber, Lester Mathes, Frank Gebhard, pleted, an oil burner has been in­
Minnesota.
were held at the Perl Funeral Par­ ents to savings depositors means an about him since fighting started in
In 1897 he purchased a newspaper lors on July 10 with the Reverand increase of 50 percent to the small Korea,' she said, "mostly because James Ross and Lloyd Seymour.
stalled for the heating plant, bus
in Hulet, S.D. It was in Hulet he Camp of Central Point Church of depositors who are saving for their I’ve never wanted him to fly. I
repairs are being made, other paint­
NOTICE
met Virginia Smith whom he ma:- Christ officiating. A solo, "No security and independence,” Bel­ don’t like planes and never would
ing and floor work is being done
The American Pension club will also. At both the Gold Hill school
ried June 25, 1897 in Sundance, Night There” was sung by Harry A. grano added. “In addition, our have let him get in one if he hadn’t
meet at the Townsend hall Satur­ and the Central Point High School
Wyoming. In the fall of 1908 Mr. Smith of Williarrfs, California, a customers benefit from the advant­ fooled me.”
Powell decided to move his family brother of Mrs. Powell. Two grand- ages of all-day banking, 10 a.m. to
“He told me he was joining the day at 8 p.m.
building fluorescent lights are being
Joseph Harvey will speak. Every­ installed to meet standardization
to Oregon for the sake of his wife’s, ehiidren of Mr. Powell, Buddy 5 pm. including Saturday; constant Coast Guard and not to worry. Then
one welcome.
i requirements.
Light fixtures were
j Powell and Mrs. Barbara Scrivner, iprovement of existing banking he handed me some papers to sign.
He worked on several papers in sang a duet .-The old Rugged Cross- offices and the opening of new He said he had to have them be­
purchased directly at wholesale
Southern Oregon and in tne spring a hymn that had
a favorite o{ branches such as the Industrial cause he only was 20 then” Mrs.
I prices by.the district and the Har­
rison Electric Co. of Gold Hill was
of 1931 purenased the Central Point his mother>s during his childhood in branch on Portland’s northwest side, Johnson said. “After I signed my
low bidder for the installation and
American, of which he was editor MinneSota. They were accompanied slated for completion this fall, name, he told me I had given him
and co-owner with his son Kennetn by their father Carro) PoweH 8{ which are designed to meet tfie permission to join the Army Air
has started work on the job. Asphalt
at the time of his deatn.
death. 1 In 1932, the piano.
tile is being placed on the floor of
financial needs of their area. These Corps. Both he and his father were
he moved his family to Central' Barbara also accompanied her services exemplify what First Na­ all for it but I've always been COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH eight rooms at Central Point. Bruce
Rolf H. Hansen. Pastor
Point where they now reside.
Bauer Lumber Co. was low bidder
father as he sang the closing hymn. tional means when it says ‘Let’s against it.”
9:45 a m. Sunday School
Lt. Johnson went back into ser­
Arthur Powell was known to
for the tile installation and the lay­
American Legions of Central Build Oregon Together.’ ”
ll:0'J A.M.—Woralup.
vice three years ago after two years
possess a strong sense of civic res-! Point and Medford were in charge
ing of the tile is being done by
6:45 p.m. Young People’s & child Waters & Schopert. Contract for
in civilian life. Johnson's wife,
ponsibility as was easily recognized of the graveside services, with an
ren’s meetings
Mickey, and their children. Carol 7,
installation of gutters and down­
in his editorial column "Musings.’ honor guard from the National Visitors From East
7’45 p.m. Evangelistic Sei vice.
Kurt
3,
Candy
18
months,
and
spouts on the unit buildings at Cen­
In any campaign for the betterment Guard firing the salute and sound­
Munday:
Visit With Swains
Brian 6 months, live in Japan.
of his city, county or country he ing taps.
7:45 p.m. Men’s Prayer Meeting. tral Point was awarded to Wallace
Keys
Beech,
Chicago
Daily
News
Wednesday:
Freeland and the installation of
gladly devoted his writing ability
Honorary Pallbearers were: Judge
Mrs. Carl Reed and niece, Elea- correspondent and one of the news
7.45 p'.m Mid-week prayer meet­ necessary drainage tile is being done
to strengthening the cause.
Coleman, Paul Rynning and Robert
by the Scheffe) Construction Com­
He joined the old 7th company of Lytle of the Jackson County Court nor of Minneapolis, Minn.,, have men, hurried in jeep to Johnson’s ing.
pany. Oiling of a portion of the
the Oregon National Guard in 191c and Elmer Wilson, H. J. Fleischer been guests for a few days of Mr. rescue. He reported: "It was the
CHURCH OF CHRIST
school grounds has been done by the
and was with the company when it and H. P. Jewett of Central Point. and Mrs. J. J. Swain of the Holiday most expensive rescue I have ever
L. H. Camp. Minisier
Inn
Motel.
Mrs.
Reed
and
her
late
experienced. I lost a billfold con-
county. H. C. High roofing Com­
was activated into the U.S. Army Active Pallbearers were: Jack
9 45 Bible School for all ages.
11:00 Morning Worship Ioni- pany of Medford was given the
at Ft. Stevens in 1917. A charter Tharp, Al Setness, Joe Krupp, Bob husband were in Brazil in the U.S. taining a $1,600 letter of credit and
nun ion and Sermon
contract for a small roofing job or
member of the American Legion Kincaid. Arden Pinkham and Don Government employ at the same $200 in traveler’s checks”
7 00 Youth Groups.
Lt. Johnson is a personal friend 8x10
the boiler room and other roofing
Post No. 15, he later transferred his Faber, businessmen and city offi- time the Swains were. Mrs. Reed
Evening Service.
also visited them later when thev of the H. J. Fleischer family of 8:00 Wednesday. Mid-week Serv- work will lie done by the janitors.
membership to become a charter cials of Central Point.
were in Guatemala. On Sunday they Central Point and also a distant re- ice
Bids on painting have been called
member of the Central Point Post
Business establishments in the
2 30 P M.—Sunday KWIN
called
at the E. E. Scott home, then lative. It was through the cour-
•for
but are not yet awarded. Bids
No. 129, of which he was vice-com­ city were closed during the time of
I
on
the
afternoon
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Swain
Mr.
Fleischer
that
we
were
tesy
of
for
additional
plumbing in the high
mander in 1945.
the funeral, and the flags on the
CENTRAL POINT
school building have not been
One of his proudest possession^ City Hall and the Legion Building took their visitors on a drive able to obtain this information
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
awarded. Most of the summer
J. K. Swank. Pastor
was the pin awarded for 500 hours were flown at half mast in honor of through the valley, going up on
Roxy
Ann,
to
the
Ashland
Park
and
Sunday,
July
16th:
work
is being supervised by Supt.
on duty as an airplane spotter dur­ the passing of Mr. Powell.
Sunday school and morning wor- H. P. Jewett and Prin. Arthur
the drive above, then to some of the Lady Lions Club News
ing World War II.
Besides his widow, Virginia E
ship, with nursery for kiddies. 10
Straus.
In 1939 he was elected Mayor of Powell, he is survived by seven many fine orchards. On Monday
a.m.
Lions
they
motored
to
Crater
Lake
return
­
The
Central
Point
Lady
Tnursday, July 20th:
Central Point, from which position children: Carroll Walker, son, of
Women’s Christian Service Circle
he resigned to run as County Com­ Central Point; Ruth Virginia (Mrs. ing by way of Fort Klamath and met Tuesday, July 11th at Smit- meets
at the home of Mayor and i
Klamath
Falls.
Mrs
Reed
said
she
ty
’
s
Ranch
House.
missioner in 1941. He was elected Bryan Jolley) daughter. Fairbank
Mrs. Al Setness at 7:30 p.m. Leader . ' Public Installation of
could
never
imagine
anything
quite
with
the
It
was
the
first
meeting
Mrs. Karl von Buskirk.
Commissioner and served until Alaska; Kenneth Dewitte, son. Cen­
I.O.O.F. Oficers Mon.
January 1949 when he returned to tral Point; John Wilbur, son, of Red­ so beautiful in all her travels. The new officers presiding.
two ladies left here Tuesday a.m.
The standing committee were an-
SUNSHINE GOSPEL MISSION
The Central Point I.O.O.F. and
private life.
mond, Oregon; Harry Elmer, son, of
Located on Mace Road
by
train
for
San
Francisco
where
nounced
by the new president, Mrs.
Mt.
Pitt Rebekah lodges will hold
During Mr. Powell’s tenure of Toledo, Oregon; Helen Effie (Mrs.
opposite Elk Lumber Company
a cruise for Laura Patterson
Rev. & Mrs. J. O. Morgan—Pastors the installation of their new officers
office as a member of the Jackson Dick Parker) daughter, Vancouver, they will leave on
and the Philippines and the
Retiring President Mrs. Vi Bui-
Sunday School—9:45 A.M Sut Monday evening, July 17 in the
County Court he was very active in : Wash.; Dorothy (Mrs. John Town­ Hawaii
i
Orient.
elson
was presented with the past prise contest for children
Grange hall at 8 p.m. This meeting
getting the old County Court House send) daughter, of Ferndale, Wash
Morning Worship 11 A M
president's pin and a lovely corsage,
is open to the public and friends
in Jacksonville set aside *o house the
Sixteen grandchildren survive—
Young
Peoples'
Service
—
7:00
1
’
M
A family picnic will be held
are invited. Refreshments will be
Evangelistic Service—8:00 P.M
Historical Society, of which he was j eight girls and eight boys. He is
Home Nursing
Tuesday, July 18 at 7 p.m. in Tou-
Wednesday night Service served following the installation.
a director until his demise.
' also survived by numerous nephews Two
velle Park. Mrs. Helen Abbott and (Young People’s)—8:00 PM.
Classes
Start
Here
The fact that he was in office and nieces, all of whom were un­
Holy Ghost Rallv Saturday --8:00 I The drill team from Grants Pass
her committee will notify members
will install the following officers for
when the plans were drawn for the able to attend except Mrs. Vera
P.M.
Miss Della Morgan, Home Nurs­ of the menu.
You are cordially invited to at­ the IOOF lodge: Ernest Lowry. N G
new County Farm building, and the Prouty, who drove here from Dun­
tend all this services
Chet Thompson. V.G.; A. C. Smith,
money appropriated with which to smuir, Calif., with her two daugh­ ing Field Representative for the
Leonard Kunzman. local high
build it was also a great pleasure to ters, Mrs. Ethel Rowell and Mrs. American Red Cross will conduct school vocational agricultural in­ HI WAY GOSPEL TABERNAuur. Secretary: George Smith, Fine. Sec.;
two Home Nursing classes starting
and Merrill Harsh, treasurer.
him. He felt that those two devel- ’ Doris Philippi.
ASSEMBLY OF C.OD
structor, is now visiting the boys a’
Taking office for Mt. Pitt Rebe­
opments were in a way his monu- j Mr. Powell is also survived by a Wednesday, July 12 in connection their homes, discussing the agricul­ between Medford and
.enfiai
ment to his beloved Southern Ore-, brother. Dr. John Walker Powell. with the conference for training tural program. Mrs. Kunzman and Point, opposite Elk L'imliei Co. jn kahs will be Mrs. Ralph Burkhart,
N. G.; Mrs. Robert Pfaff, V.G.; Mr
gon, which he always maintained Dean Emeritus of the School of Nurse instructors scheduled for that two Children will come to stay as 99
date.
Registrations
must
be
made
Albert
M.
Skalley.
Pastor
Albert
Trautman, secretary; Mr--
Theology,
University
of
Minnesota
was truly “God’s Country.”
soon their house is ready.
Sunday Services
Tom Dyes, Fine. sec.; and Mrs.
Another activity of which he was. at St. Paul. Dr. Powell is in ill immediately for these classes to be
9 45 A M —Classes tor ail age-
Ernest Lowry, treasurer.
very proud was the Volunteer Fire. health and regretted being unable held July 12, 13, 14. 17, 18, 19. at
11 00 a.m. Worship.
one
CARD OF THANKS
The supporting officers will I m *
Department of Central Point of [ to attend the funeral as Arthur was the Medford Senior High School
7 45 PM Evangelistic
from 10-12 a m. and one from 7-3
announced later.
We wish to express our most Midweek Service:
which he was a life time member , his last living brother
p.m.
heartfelt gratitude to all our many
7:45 PM. Wed Bible study
When the department was first
Women wishing to take this friends for the beautiful floral of­
Load your car and come worship
organized he took an active part. | "Because he lived, a man in need
NOTICE
course in Care of the Sick in the ferings and many kindnesses ex­ with us. Everyone welcome.
answering all fire calls when he was j Was grateful for a kindly deed
Joint
installation
of the Central
Home please call the Red Cross tended to us during our recent be
in town. In later years his interest And ever after tried to be
will be
Point
1OOF.
and
Rebekahs
PILGRIM
HOLINESS
CHURCH
office
2-4405
immediately.
reavement. It has made the loss of
never waned even though advanc-| As thoughtful and as fine as he.”
held
in
the
Central
Point
grange
hall
Harry
Hack.
Pastor
our husband and father much easier
Sunday School, convenes at 9 45, Monday evening. July 17th, about
to bear.
4-H Club News
E.L. CLUB MEETS—
and there is a class to suit eve’-y 8 30 p.m The Gold Hill lodges will
A GOOD DAY FOR SALAD—
Mrs. Arthur E. Powell
boy and girl and every age
put on the installation of officers,
The Central Point Garden Club
The F. L. club met Tuesday even­
Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Powell and ; Morning Worship 11:00
The 4-H Garden Club met with
and the public is cordially invited
met at Mary Taylor’s home on the ing at the home of Mrs. R J. Pfaff
Young
Peoples
’
Hour.
8
45
p.m
Mrs O T Wilosn Tuesday after family.
Evangelistic Service, 7:30 p.m.
to attend
old Stage Road with 25 present on
chair-
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Bryan
Jolley.
noon
with
Sandra
Straus
as
with Mrs. Forest Thomason
winning
Mid-week Prayer meet 7 30 p.m
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July 5th last Wednesday. The ladies
Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Powell and Wednesday.
man.
were supposed to bring pot luck the hostess prize
Morning Prayer meet, 10 30, Fri­ PICNIC TO BE HELD FRIDAY—
The girls got their scrap book* family
Installed into office were Mrs.
lunch, when ready to serve it was
Mr. and Mrs. John W Powell and day.
well started
The Ladies of Golden Links Bible
discovered each one had brought Tom Dykes, president; Mrs. Albe t
Evelyn Brock made the flower family.
class of the Church of Christ, will
pentecost
»
il
church
of
god
for her part a salad.
Trautman, vice-president and Mrs. arrangement using perennials for
Mr and Mrs. Harry Powell and
hold a picnic at the Touvelle park
Sth A Pine Streets
George Vincent, secretary-treasure:. her demonstration.
Sandra and family
.at Bybee bridge Friday, July 14th.
H. H. Trautman. Pastor
Sunday School—9 45 a m
Meet there as near 1130 as possible.
• Other callers at the C. K. Buck­ The outgoing president, Mrs Clark Barbara Swanson led the recreation, j Mr. and Mrs. Dick Parker and
Morning Worship—11 am.
The swimming party will be held ' family.
Any of the classes are welcome
man home last week were Mr and McDowell was presented with a pin
Evangelical
—7 $5 p qru
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The next meeting will be Tuesday. Saturday at the Hawthorn Park | Mr. and Mrs. John T««wnsend and
Mrs. Archie Colson, from Klamath
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