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VOLUME XXIII CENTRAL POINT MESI? AN cfmträi CENTRAL ponrt. POINT. orpoon OREGON T hursday . D ecember n. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 21, i9so 1950 ' ~X Serious Car Accident Mars Christmas Trip PARTY Id BE HELD ERIOAÏ « 7:38 P.H Mr. and Mrs. Erin (Monk) Clark, of Shermon St., Ashland, left last Sunday to drive to Alhambra. Cal ifornia to spend the holidays with her brother and family. At Lodi, California their car was hit by a train killing Mrs. Clark instantly and seriously injuring Mr. Clark. He was taken to the hospital at Lodi, but did not regain conscious ness until late Monday. It is not yet known how serious his injuries are. Mr. Clark is a brother of Mrs. Jesse Glass of this city. The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Clark will not be made until Mr. Clark’s condition is determined. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark, a brother and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Peart, a nephew, and wife left immediately on receiving the news. ¡Regular Session Held First National Bank Annual Christmas By Myers-Holland Offers New Program Party Held at E. Faber Home Post Dec. 14th "" NUMBER 13 E« PLOÏEES M All regular personal checking account customers of tl^e Central The Ruth Esther Wesleyan Ser The Myers-Holland Post No. 129. vice guild of First Methodist church ttie American Legion, met in regu Point branch of the First National in Medford met at the home of Mr. lar session, the evening of Dec. 14, Bank of Portland are being offered and Mrs. Everett Faber, Central and voted to sponsor the local drive checks imprinted free with their Point, on Tuesday, December 19, of the National American Legion’s individual name and address, it was for their Christmas party. Forty annual "Tide of Toys" program, for announced today by branch mana guests gathered at 7 45 to enjoy a the children of Europe and the Phil- ger . C, Isaacs. With the announcement of the About 1500 persons are expected delicious turkey and baked ham 'Ipine Islands as well as ti. Porto The Don and Everett Fabers hon new program being met with en- at the annual community Christmas dinner, served buffet style. Jco. ored their employees and families | thusiastic response by First National party, given by the Central Point The house was beautifully decor Bing Crosby has accepted the a huge Christmas party Sunday Businessmen’s Organization,, Friday ated to carry out the holiday theme Honorary Chairman of this program customers. Isaacs stated that “the at evening. December 17. The room evening, December 22, at the Legion in color, with green and white pre and below is his proclamation to imprinting of the- individual cus next to Faber’s Market became a tomer ’ s name and address free of Hall. Santa Claus will be there with dominating. The ornamented and all the people in the United States. Christmas setting, with decorated charge on regular personal checks a bag of candy and orange for ev lighted tree with the many colorful This drive will start-in the Central trees and Christmas greens. eryone. Christmas packages underneath im Point area next Tuesday, Dec. 26, is an improvement that will benefit Following the singing of carols by The program committee, consist pressed everyone immediately with and all those who would care to everyone coming in contact with ing of Mervyn Gleason, L. B Pierce, the Chrismas spirit of giving. The contribute to this national program, them. The increased ease of iden the group, led by Mrs. Darrell Hus and Don Faber, announce that Bill mantel over the fireplace portrayed will find boxes and barrels placeu tification and additional speed off on, and accompanied by Miss Pat Abbott will be Master of Cere the winter scene, with the lighted in the stores of Central Point. Due handling will be appreciated by Faber on the organ. Charles Bennett monies. Things will begin at 7:30 I church that rang out the Christmas to the long distance these toys will businessmen and customers alike ” entertain'ed with a series of his mag ician's tricks. Dr. J. Scott Heather- i: p.m. with J. Ed Vincent leading i Navy Mothers Hold carol in chimes, while the angel* travel .it is requested that no fragile This new service is available im- ington gave his version of "The mediately and initial supply of the group in the singing of Christ decended and appeared with the or broken toys be accepted. checks will consist of four books of Night Before Christmas” and "Little lighted Madona, which was reflect- mas songs with Mrs. Harley Dress- j Regular Meeting Wed It is hoped that the citizens of ler at the piano. The program will | ed in a large mirror outlined in the this area will give their wholeheart 2 cheeks eat-h A reorder blank is Red Riding Hood". With the arrival attached to the back of the book to of Santa Claus, everyone received silver. be musical numbers by groups of ed co-operation to this program- The Central Point Navy Mothers Harry Meyer's band and orchestra Club held their business and social The table was spread with a civil, church, veteran's organiza insure a continuous supply of sacks of candy and presents from checks. under the huge tree. Ray Anders members. meeting at the home of Mrs. James “glitter cloth” of white with green tions and the schools are invited to took pictures of the entire group This big community affair is R. Gregg on Wednesday, Dec. 13. chintz border, A beautiful holly participate in this worth while and of many of the family groups. made possible through funds do A lovely chicken dinner was ser wreath, a gift from Mr. and Mrs. project. To complete the evening, the Civil Defense To Be nated by mills and merchants of I ved at noon by Mrs. Gregg with Lawrence Smith of Gold Hill, All toys should bear a tag with nearly 75 persons present enjoyed Central Point. Committees of bus- ! other memtiers furnishing the rest graced the center of the table, in- the donors name and address, as Set Up By V.F.W. a Smorgasbord supper, served from messmen have been busy arranging I of the menu. There were 18 mem which were placed bubble lights, almost all the gifts will be acknow- a table arranged with a Christmas the tree, treat, building, etc. The i bers present. which encircled a huge twisted red ledged b.v the children who receive scene and candles. With world affairs in the mixed- large tree was secured by John Wis lighted candle. them. A short business meeting was mess that they are, everything ely and his committee, and the called at 2:00. w Plans for the year’ . s The program consisted of group The 1949 drive received over up house committee of businessmen 4“^ completed’and the nomm‘- singing of Christmas carols led by three million toys, which were dis has been rushed in setting up civil Job’s Daughters and Legin members, headed by Les | 1 ating committee made its report for Mrs. C. R. Adamson, minister of tributed to the children of Europe, defense agencies in the county and Mathes, is setting up the tree and the officers for the coming year. music at the first Methodist church. many of whom had never before state. Although it is not known arranging the American Legion hall ! There were no nominations from The Christmas story and Scripture had a Christmas. This year's goal is where the bombing and such might Activities be, preparations are___ _________ going ahead for to accomodate all those expected.' the floor and the report was ac were read by Mrs. Bernice Kuntz- ten million toys. program of civil defense. Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary are j cepted. The new officers are as man. Regular business was con The Myers-Holland Post No. 129 an V. all-out F. W Post No. 4316, with Shir meeting to decorate the tree. ducted, and letters from absent urgently requests the co-operation follows: Com., Mrs. M. A. Adams; On Wednesday afternoon. Dec. The treat to be brought by Santa 1st Vice Com., Hester Culbertson; members were read by Mrs. Mar of all citizens of Central Point and ley Kelly as ommander, has been 27, special practice for the installa appointed by Mayor A. M Setness and his helpers (businessmen) has 2nd Vice Com., Mrs. L. D. Booth; jorie Hopkins, president. vicinity to help them meet their as the civil defense agency for Cen tion of new officers will be held at been sacked by ten Junior High Finance Officer, Mrs. E. S. Tay During the program a long dis quota. the Masonic temple. The officers girls, assisted by Don Burelson and lor; Adjutant, Mrs. Eva Campbell: tance phone call was received from More information will be given in tral Point to set up the local defense begin practicing promptly at Don Faber, officers of the Business- Chaplain. Mrs. W. J. Gebhard; 1st Mrs. Ruth Meeker, from New York next week’s edition of this paper, program under the county and stati will l o'clock and the choir at 1:30 p.m. agencies. Ben Stafford is director of men’s Organization. & 2nd color bearers, Mrs. Jake My City. Mrs. Meeker organized the but watch for the barrels in the the Jackson County Civil Defense Mrs. D. . Allred states that every All are invited to come and join ers & Mrs. Guy Quackenbush; 1st & Wesleyan Service Guild in 1943 stores. one must be there. Agency. in the fun of the party. Whether 2nd Matron-at-arms, Mrs. Harry when she traveled here from New Announcements will be made in Thursday evening, Dec. 28, at the not, you believe in Santa, Claus or Copinger and Mrs. Frank Richard York as Division Secretary for the A CHRISTMAS PROCLAMATION the future, of the plans to be set up Rogue Valley Country Club. Bethel come and enjoy the program! church. and the Guild was named in son; judge advocate, Mrs. John here in Central Point, for the No. 38, Job’s Daughters will hold a BY BING CROSBY her honor, “The Ruth Esther Wes Cash and trustee, Mrs. Roy Gish. schools and town. banquet honoring the Honored Honorary Chairman of American It was voted to hold the drawing leyan Service Guild”. Mrs. Meeker Queen, Laurel Jewett. Following Legion’s "Tide of Toy«" is also editor of the “ Methodist Ladies Berean Class on the Navy Mother’s linen chest the banquet, at 8:30 p m. in the Cen NOTICE on Monday at 7:30 at Paulsen’s Woman" a monthly magazine of Many thanks, men, for the signal tral Point Masonic temple, will be From the office of C. A. Meyer, Enjoys Xmas Party the church. Thrift Market in Central Point. honor you have given me—Honor grade school principal, is this an the installation of new officers. Miss This Christmas party is held an Meeting was adjourned and a ary chairman of your second "Tide of the holiday vacation: Caroline Freeland is honored queen at the Faber home, and this of Toys”, the tremendous program nouncement the first and second grades will be elect. The Ladies Berean Bible .class class of Christmas tree was lighted and nually the Community Bible Church met everyone received" a lovely gift by is the fust time that Mrs. Meeker you began last year. which sent 3 dismissed at 1:30 p.m. Friday, while T at the home of Mrs. Ted Hill for drawing number« for presents that has been absent. Before dismissing, million toys to the unlucky kids of the others will oe out at 2:30 p.m. their annual Christmas party. After had been placed on the tree. Roll each member drew a “secret pal" other countries. But don’t get any School will be resumed on January The Frank Hamiltons the routine business session, Mrs. was called and a short program was name, these being elderly members I ideas that I’m just going to be a 2. Mead gave the Christmas story given by each member giving a and shut-ins of the church. Honored at Party Sat figurehead and let you fellows do 1 'ind in the second Chapter of scripture verse or poem concerning Everyone voted it a most perfect I the work. Lui e. and enjoyable evening, thanks to Employees of the State Forestry Just call me "Old Spearhead”, Following this, the new officers Christmas. the gracious host and hostess, Mr. because I have already hit the deck Patrol, Midway road, honored the A grand day was enjoyed by | for ensuing year were installed by and Mrs. Faber. Frank Hamiltons at a dinner at the and gone into action to advance Mrs. Minnick They were Mrs. everyone with many well wishes as I Phelps Cafe Saturday evening. The there will not be another meeting I your efforts. I have roped in my Norma Higinbotham. president; whole family, all my friends in the COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH group later enjoyed dancing at tint Mrs. Louise Ayers, vice president; until January 10 at the home of I Grange Notes Red Barn. broadcasting and recording racket, Mrs. Minnie Mead, secretary: Mrs. Mrs. W. J. Gebhard. Rolf H. Hansen. Pastor Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton were pre Pearl Nichols, teacher and Mrs. 9:45 am. Sunday School. and my sponsor for plenty of free Central Point Grange enjoyed a Polly Minnick, assistant teacher. sented a table tamp and the ladies II 00 A M -Worship time. We have already recorded a I pleasant meeting Friday evening Mrs. Minnick thanked the out Mrs. Thelma Howard 8 45 p.m. Young People's & child remembered Mrs Hamilton with a . After the business session an inter- flock of new Christmas music to ren going officers for their fine co-oper Wins Linen Chest shower of handkerchiefs. A guest ’s meetings spread the good tidings. They have | esting program was given including ation of the last year. She gave was Lloyd Morris, for many years 745 pm. Evangelistic Service. already mugged me in Santa ’ s i pictures of the Holy Land by Dr. each one their choice of a Fuscia or one of this group. Monday: whiskers. The Central Point Navy Mothers I and Mrs. B. R. Elliott; groups sing- Amaryllis plant in appreciation Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton and child- 7:45 pm. Men's Prayer Meeting You Legionnaires have cast me in The gifts were then brought in and displayed their linen chest for the ing, a Juvenile Grange play; read ren—Bobby, Larry, Billy and Re each one learned the idenity of her last time Monday evening at Paul- ing by Mrs. John Catey with Santa the role of “Poppa Santa Claus”, Wednesday: 7 45 p m Mid-week prayer meet gina—are leaving for Salem where secret paL sen’s Thrift Market in Central Point Claus and _ gifts for . everyone, ... ■ Re- and that’s a part any man should be ing. he will be district supervisor for the Lovely refreshments were served and the drawing of the winning freshments of fruit cake, home made proud to play. Southern Oregon district. State For Along with yourselves and you' by the hostess. Mrs. Hill, assisted by number was at 7:30. candy and coffee were served. estry. her daughter, Mrs. Betty Parish and CHURCH OF CHRIST neighbors you are going to let me be The number drawn was 65 and; Mr. William Howes installed the L. H. Camp. Minister Mrs. Iris Pierce. Santa Claus! 1 mean you are going the linen chest went to Mrs. Thel-1 Pomona Grange officers. Central 9 45 Bible School for all ages. ma Howard of Manns Beauty Salon Point officers and other subordinate to let me be part of filling that old 11:00 Morning Worship, Com- Extension Unit Holds soot-covered sack with five million, Children’s Annual in Medford. officers at the Central Point Hall or eight million, or fifteen million nunion and Sermon 7:00 Youth Groups The Navy Mothers Club wish to Sunday afternoon before an attend Meeting Wednesday Christmas Party 8:00 Evening Service take this opportunity to thank Mr. ance of over a hundred, John Gray dolls and trains and blocks and toy airplanes and autos and all the won 8:00 Wednesday, Mid week Serv Held at I.O.O.F Paulsen and Mr. and Mrs. Setness i retiring Pomona Master president derful things that make the magic ice The use of the oven to prepare an of Setness Variety Store for thej over the meeting. entire meal was demonstrated at the 2 30 PM-Sunday KWIN world of childhood. space given to display their linen The Women’s Relief Corps wrap On the evening of Deember 20 December meeting of the Central You are going to let me be one of the Oddfellows and Rebekahs held chest. They would also like to thank ped gifts at Camp White Tuesday in the guys who actually makes the FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Point Home Extension Unit Wed- their annual Christmas party for the public in general for their splen connection with the Navy Mothers. smiles light up and the squeals ring nseday, Dec. 20. at the home of Mrs. Rev. N. K. Tully, D. D„ Pastor Both organizations gave gifts to a out and the pure rapture bloom on the children of the members, A did cooperation. K. C. Wernmark. The hostess and Central Point, Oregon Since this money is spent by the group of Camp White Veterans. crowd of 75 gathered around a Mrs. J. S. Lyiard were the leaders the faces of kids who have a hard Chuch School at 9 45 a m. with Navy Mothers for welfare for our Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hedgepath beautiful Christmas tree. for the lesson. The traditional time believing in anything good. classes for all ages; followed by soldiers and sailors it is hoped you . are expecting their daughter and After group singing, Mrs. Burk An<^ I want to tell you how I will public worship at 11:00 a m. Sermon Christmas gift exchange was held hard read “The Night Before Christ will each feel you have had a part family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nabb, and work for your "Tide of Toys” as I by the Pastor, “The First Christmas before lunch was served. baby, Judy on Friday of this week, mas”, and Santa arrived with his in their work. The promptness award went io worked for anything before. Tree”, Bible Fellirwship on Thur, to spend the holidays. Their son, never 8 reindeer, portrayed by 8 boys with Mrs. Fanny Snook and the Azalea You learned last year that a lot of day night at 7:30, taking the fourth head-gear of antlers. Santa deliver OPEN HOUSE FOR TEEN AGERS Lewis, wife and three children, the kids in Europe you sent toys to chapter of The Acts, "T • Ml t Im House surprise package, a decora All teen-agers of the community Lewis Jr., Edna Kay and Brent had never had a toy in their lives. ed generous treats to all present tive Christmas swag, was won by prisonment of Peter and John”. and then personally presented a are invited to the open house expect to arrive early Christmas Mrs. Glenn Clymer, a guest from Think of it! Never had a toy in gift from the Christmas tree to each which Wiselys' Confections is hold morning for a few days visit. Eagle Point. Other guests were Miss their lives until you Legionnaire« SUNSHINE GOSPEL MISSION Crete Carnali, also of Eagle Point, child present. The adults also ex ing Sunday, December 24 They asked America's kids to give you Ixx-ated on Mace Road are asked to call between the hours Phelps Cafe Opens and Mrs. Lloyd Hanner of Central changed gifts. opposite Elk Lumber Company toys tor overseas from under their Refreshments of turkey sand of 2-5 p-m. Although parents and Christmas trees—until you asked Rev. k Mr*. J. O. Morgan—Pastor* Point. A quilting bee was planned I America's stores to give you toys for Sunday School—9 45 A.M. Sur to help toward Azalea house furyls. wiches, potato salad, pickles, cook others may look in, this is to be a After Remodeling contest for children strictly teen-agers affair. After the business meeting Mrs ies, cocoa and coffee were served. overseas from their Christmas in prise I Morning Worship—11 AM Phelps Cafe is agajn open aft.T ventories. Gladys Muse conducted a survey Young Peoples' Service—7:00 P.M. to determine topic preferences of A*»»*.»»»» extensive remodeling. The dining You got three million toys in a Evangelistic Service 8 00 P M. room, with the interior all re-finish- few weeks from our wonderful Am Wednesday night Service— members for the County Committee ed in knotty cedar, is now one room, erican people. They must have been (Young People’s) -8 0) PM. to consider for next year’s program. We Wish You large enough to accommodate par waiting to be asked. And now you The Christmas box for a needy Holy Ghost Rally Saturday—8 00 ties up to 40 persons The grocery are going to do it again. family was started. All members P M You are cordially invited to at who were unable to attend the and gasoline lines have been elim I Right after Christmas you have inated. | meeting are urged to bring their leg work to do. Again, you are going I ten4 all this services Phelps Cafe, operated for several to let us all be Santa Claus. You are contribution to Mrs. Wernmark’.» PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH home by December 24 The children years by Mr ana Mrs. Tom Phelps, going to start out from your thous Stanley Weber. Pastor assisted by members of their fam ands of Legion Posts to make even in the family range in ages from two Sunday School, convenes at 9 45, to thirteen so clothing and toys as ily, has already enjoyed several a bigger "Tide of Toys”. You are large parties since their re-opening going to your newspapers and your I and there is a class to suit every well as a food gift will be welcome. and is looking forward to many schools and your children and your boy and girl and every age The January meeting to be held Morning Worship, 11:00 more during the holidays, They neighbor* and their children. at Mrs E. E Reames’ residence on Young Peoples' Hour. 6 45 p.m. are closed on Tuesdays. THE FULLEST MEASURE Crater Lake Highway will be e Evangelistic Service, 7 30 p m. Well, I promise you this. I am If you are anxious for good home- going into those homes and schools 1 Mid-week Prayer meet, 7:30 p.m., lesson on the latest methods of AND A cooked food—a steak, fried sea food, on the radio waves ahead of you Wednesday mending and patching. HAPPY NEW YEAR salad—next time drive out Black- and spread the word. I'll tell them i MorAing Prayer meet, 10 30. Fri well Hill to Phelps and you'll not you’re coming. I’ll do a little “pan day CARD OF THANKS Open House to Teen Agers be disappointed. Our heartfelt thanks to all who handling” myself. CHURCH OF GOD extended sympathy and help in Sunday, December 24 This is a pleasure—let's join up ; PENTECOSTAL Sth & Pine Streets ’ The Christmas party of the Sew our recent sorrow. Also for the and go! 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. H. H. Trautman, Pastor ing Club was held at the home of service, floral offering* I beautiful Sunday School 9 45 a m. Mr*. C. W Anhorn last Thursday and other kindnesses we are deeply John & Eva Wisely Miss Barbara Bateman is home Morning Worship—11 a m. evening. "Popsicles” for the year from Reed College, in Portland, to grateful. Evangelical Service»—7 45 p.m. Central Point were revealed and names were ‘ spend the holiday* with her parents. I Mrs. Frank Miller >k r v 1 c a Wednesday drawn for the nex’ year Mi. Orth Miller and fam ly I Mr. and Mrs Charles Bateman. mght at 7 45 p m I fiJWKVHM I ’ $
