VOLUME XXIII
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THURSDAY.
DECEMBER
21, i9so
1950
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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
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