CEKTRAL POINT AŒ^JIN
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VOLUME XXIV
CENTRAL POINT. OREGON. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 1952
Businessmen’s Ass’n
Holds First Meeting
Initiational Rites Held PARENTS TO SCHOOL
By Job. Daughter.
'CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFUL
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Alaskan Pictures
Shown at Meeting
of Sportsmen’s Club
NUMBER 24
The Central Point Businessmen s
Bethel No. 38, Jobs Daughters *>f
association held their first meeting Central Point held initiation for six
Students of Central Point Junior*
with new officers presiding Feb. 20, candidates on Feb. 14, 1952 at 7:3' high school (7th and 8th) are ex Mr. C. Z. Boyden, county surveyor
showed very interesting pictures
1952.
P.M. at the Masonic Hall in Central pecting their parents at school ne.x
Preparation for the Merchant/ Point. The following were initiated Wednesday, February 27, to visit taken on a trip from Medford t»
Easter party was discussed. A com S.iaron Coppsey, Gail Godden. Joan their rooms. Following light de Alaska and back home. Mr. and
mute for tne affair was appointed— Morse, Rita Rose, Geraldine Gidney, sert at 1:15 p.m. in the Junior High Mrs. Boyden traveled with their
library, the fathers and mothers wiil own car, shipping it by boat from)
Mt. Pitt Rebekah Lodge met in Ed Colpitts, chairman; Paui rkpicin,. and Jean Malotte.
be privileged to go to the various Seattle to Anchorage.
Reigning as Virginia I of the first
regular session Wednesday evening ohn Cupp, Jim Glenn and Mr. Barns,
Miss Barbara lfild and Miss San classrooms. This will conclude the
annual Sweetheart Ball of Crater
Many
scenes
of
lakes,
rivers,
committeemen.
We
hope
this
will
February 20. Highlights of the
dra Clary, Sen.or and Junior Prin "Parents Go-To-School” campaign
high school last Friday evening was
evening were the honoring of all be the biggest and best party ever cesses from A.-. laitd Bet..el No. 22 by the Central Point Parent-Teach mountains, showing the native vil Miss Virginia Dew. Mis* Dew, the
lages
as
well
as
the
cities.
Many
held.
Past Noble Grands by the Noble
were escorted and presented cor er association.
local fishermen got a thrill from daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger
Grand, Mrs. Ernest Lowry, w.io I Many other important bus.ne^s sages. Mrs. Martha Elhart, Past
C. A. Meyer, grade school prin the stream scenes showing fish of Dew, successfully represented the
presented each with a small potted items were discussed during t..e Grand Guardian of Oregon was cipal, reports with great satisfaction
freshman class over the other class
present and was escorted and given that the previous visiting days have all types, asked many questions and candidates — Miss Esther Snook,
plant. The presentation was precee.t-1 meeting.
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'the Businessmen's Association are honors and flowers. Also escorted proved more than beneficial, as so some made remarks about making Senior; Miss Carlene Pauli, Junior;
ed by a clever _ game
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Í and Miss Doreen BoHnert, sopho
Vice Grand, Mrs. Delbert Mongold, asking the Central Point citizens full was Mrs. Van Fleet, Guardian 61' many parents have taken advantage the trip.
I more.
Business
Meeting
Held
—
of
tne
opportunity
to
see
their
c
iild-
Plans were made for Mt. p.tt cooperation in iniorcmg tne city Bethel No. 22, A land. During the
After the p.ctures the regular
Escorted by Don Force, Miss Dew
Rebekah Lodge to sponsor a Theta ordinance stepping door to door meeting two candidates for ¡state r^n at t .eir regular class work.
In next week s issues the list oi meeting came to order, With the wore a Turquoise velvet formal
Rhoe club. This is a club for girls salesmen who do not have city offices at t. e Grand Session weri
i.,e names of all parents who have outcome of something new—The with pink carnation corsage. Fol
from the ages of twelve to eighteen licenses. Tuey ask YOU to cad tav elected. They were Miss Esthti gone
to school will be published.
Central Point Sportsmen’s Club are lowing her coronation by Neil Rich
and is open to all girls Without lodge City Hall and report any saii jna» Snook, Jr. Past Queen, and Mi».,
I going to hold four registered shoots ardson, student body president, she
atfilliation. Mrs. Irene Rock will who calls upon you without toe Melva C.iew. Girls were reminded
this spring and early summer. Shoots was presented a dozen American
be the leader. Any girls interested proper licenses. if Lie salesmen have of the practice which are beuw Comets To Play Final
are to be sanctioned by the A.T.A j Beauty roses.
may contact Mrs. Rock, Mrs. Forest licenses, t»*ey will s..ow taem lu yvu held each Saturday morning for tn« Game Friday night
The cafetorium was decorated fol
This
will give shooters an oppor‘-l lowing
Thomason, Mrs. Ernest Lowry or any giadiy.
the Valentine theme and
Drill whica Bet el No. 38 will pre
un.ty to establish an average before 1 during intermiM'ion.'rofreshmZnte'if
Mr.
Rebekah member. This is a won
““ Merritt representing the Cen- sent in the comp, t.tion at the Grand
The Crater High Comets have the State A.T.A. shoot, F*—*—
Shooters cake and punch were served at small
Pu.m t .re Department ask the Session in Roseburg, April 17, 18, only one league game left on their
derful opportunity for the girls of
our community and we ;.ope a go >d cooperation of tiie Businessmen ;n and 19. Betael No. 38 nas entered schedule but it can be a very im may also register their targets • tables in the hall. Music was furn-
selling tickets for wonuer»ui prizes a drill in each of the competition portant one. The Comets must win P.l.I.A. if they desire. Dates for ished by Bob Rice and his band.
many may take advantage oi it.
During intermission, special en-
The refres.iment committee, con to be given away. Tne dance win since their institution in 1943, and t. is one to maintain their tie for the shoots will be in this paper
be
mailed
tertainment
was under the direction
shortly,
Programs
will
oe
neid
Friday,
Marca
21.
8
P.M.
sisting of Mrs. Al Setness, Mrs. Leo
twice has come away w.th the fir*t first place in the JDJ league. Should
of Lois Vanderpool, vice president
Ghelardi, Mrs. L. D. Booth and Mrs. It’s free. Everyone welcome. Don't prize in their class. Approximately the Comets and the Myrtle Creek to all known shooters.
The club are planning the use of' *’f the G*,ls' League. Miss Jean
Sam Culbertson, served delicious re iorget to support your Fire Depi. 45 girls will take part.
Vikings finish in a tie, as thing an electric trap and better parking Miller and
Bruce Bailey sang
freshments of cakes, fruit jello and it is one you can be proud of.
An addendum, honoring Mrs. El now look, there will be a one game
I
"Sweetheart
Waltz
’’; accompanying
coffee. The table was beautifully | Next meeting will be held Wed hart was given by all of the girls of playoff to decide the undisputed facilities.
them was Miss Phyllis Hanse. Sev
, eral accordian numbers were play-
decorated with a large loaf cake. I nesday, April 16, at 6:00 P.M. City the Bethel. A large heart was for champion of the JDJ conference
I ed by Leon and Dwayne Branson.
decorated in Rebekah colors of pink: Hall, Merchants, you have good med by the girls and each presented This game will be played at tin STAR POINT NIGHT—
Chaperones for the evening were
and green and each square had t.’.el officers. Lets get behind them and Mr». Elhart with a valent.ne. Queen Grants Pass High Sc.iool Gyinna
Nevita Chapter will meet for a
initials P.N.G.
1 show t.em you appreciate t.ieii Nancy Mallon presented her with suim, date and particular to be regular meeting next Tuesday Miss Aasen, Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Knapp. Mr. and Mis. Warren Hol-
The next meeting of March 5t“i eiforts by showing your pre. .nts at her honorary membership card.
announced later.
evening at the Masonic hall. This Hi I brook,
and Mrs.
Alton Schöpfet
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will be Birt.day Night for all mem I the next meeting,
Mrs. Beulah Faber, Guardian
The Comets have already clinched Star Point Night and all members Mr. and >418.
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Secretary who will soon leave on a their berth in the district playofts and visiting stars are invited
Jerome McDougall.
February or March. T.ie refresh-j,, .
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trip to New York City, was given against the winner of the Big Four attend.
This formal dance, attended by
ment committee for that meeting Extension Unit Meets
nearly 75 couples, was sponsored by
an addendum anJ a gift of a travel Conference. This playoff will be'
will be Mrs. Paul Hopkins, Mi At Kidson Home Wed
the Gills’ League, and the candi
book. Miss Mildred Gail, Miss run off, March 7, 8 and 10, so it is
Jerry Kime, Mrs. Claire Johnson
Linda Obenchain, and Queen Nancy quite possible that the basketball FIRE DEPT. CALLED—
i dates were chosen by the boys of
The Rural Fire Department was each class, with the final vote by
and Mrs. Ed Jones.
Mrs. William V. Kidson was host Mallon participated in the skit fans of those Crater Comets have
Each member is requested to ess for the Central Point Home Ex which depicted in a humorous man lots of thrilling and exciting games called Thursday morning to the the boys of the entire student body.
scene of a burning gas truck just Plans are that this will become an
bring some article for the hobby or tension Unit at her home, Wednes- ner the way in which Mrs. Faber left to watch.
south
of Blackwell Hill. The trailer annual affair at this time each year.
sale table, These may consist of day Fobrual y 20th.
might pack and prepare for her trip.
started
swaying, causing the driver)
food, hand work .................................
or white elephants. | i The project lesson for the day,
Bethel rooms were decorated with
Regular
Meeting
Held
to
have
to turn t' e truck enough tn I
Proceeds from this sale will go t i “Home Gardens” was presented by large hearts and other tokens of
jacknife.
The truck and six thou 14 Students To Attend
the kitchen fund.
i Mr. Don Berry, from the county Valentine’s Day. Refreshments als > By Navy Mothers
sand
gallons
of gas burned but the. Forensic Tournament
After the meeting the Odd Fel I horticulturalist office. Mr. Berry reflected the red and white motif
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lows joined the ladies and the re ■ pointed out the advantages of plant The committee for docuration ami
The regular meeting of the Cen driver escaped without injury.
mainder of the evening was spent in ing a small well kept garden, with refreshments were Deanna Lowry. I tral Point Navy Mothers Club No.
About fourteen student of the
taking pictures of the installing successive planting; rather than a Helen Tonn, Jeanne Stelle, Mrs. 466 was held at the home of Hester
Speech class of Crater High left
team and in having a general good large unkept garden. He also told Lowry, Mrs. Sowden, and Mrs. Tonn. Culbertson. Wednesday, Feb. 13.
Wednesday morning for Linfield
Marguerite Ricnardson was in
time.
I college at McMinnville, Oregon.
of the minerals lacking in the soil:
stalled as Second Vice Commander!
| They were accompanied by their
which can be improved with a
,
.
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MC-
by Past Commander Booth, Com PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD speech
instructor,
commercial fertilizer.
Pamphlets Local Girl 1V lamed
5th
A
Pine
Streets
Girl Scout New«
mander
Culbertson
appointed
a
few
I
Dougall.
were given out to help the members
Reno February 8
H. H. Trautman. Pastor
of ner committee chairmen, namely; I
Each year Linfield conducts a
with their gardening problems.
Sunday
School,
9:45
a.m.
Cards and Flowers, Rena Gregg:)
forensic
tournament for the high
Twenty five members an 1 four
Morning Worship. 11 a.m.
A wedding of interest here was Layettees, Martha Booth; Publicity, j Evangelical Service, 7 45 p.m.
Troop No. 46, under the leader visitors were present. The visitor
school speech students from all over
ship ot Mrs. J. R. Krupp, Jr. and were Mrs. Earl Sands, Mrs. Plez R. that of Miss Rosalie Charlie and Grace Shrier.
Midweek service, Wednesday; Oregon. This year they expect about
Mrs. Harry Elden entertained with Chamberlain, Mrs. Sam L. Jones Mr. Floyd Young, Jr., of Talent. The
Plans were made for a Rummage night ft 7:45 p.m.
600 students. Representatives from
I
a Valentine party in the little grade i and Mrs. Beeman.
, young couple were married at Reno, Sale in March. Contributions of
40 to 50 high schools will be present.
PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH
school gym the evening of Feb. 13, I
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’ i on February 8th. They ciothes, hats, snoes, purses, dishes
Student director of the tourna
Mrs.
Charles
Jantzer
volunteered
Nevada
Rev. Lee Williams. Pastor
with each Scout inviting a boy.
ment is Mary Jean Wilson, Bremer
for
the
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Four-H ’ stopped at San Francisco, Oakland and sundry articles will be gladly
to
be
a
leader
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Games and squaie dancing were
9:45 A.M. ton, Washington.
on their way home, accepted by the cluo. Anyone hav I Sunday School
Assisting her
followed by refreshments served group, which now makes four lead- ■ and Sacramento
Worship
11:00 AM will be Paul Little, McMinnville.
is
the
youngest
ing
articles
may
bring
to
612
Cherry
Mrs.
Young
from a buffet table decorated witn ! ers from the Central Point Home
7:30 P.M. Both have been active in forensics
daughter ot Mr. Waiter Charley and St. or p.ione Grace Shrier 95x1 after Evening Service
candles and valentine favors. A¡ Extension Unit.
7:30 while at Linfield.
Wednesday Prayer meeting,
has
made
her
home
here
for
many
noon.
special feature of the evening was
The recreation leaders, Mrs. B.
PM
Next meeting will be an all day
Our young people expect to retui n
the making of corsage by the boys M. Smith and Mrs. K. C. Wernmark, years.
“A Friendly Welcome for All."
to Central Point Sunday.
and a valentine by the girls from gave a demonstration showing how I The Youngs are making their sewing-social, at the home of Rena
Gregg Wednesday, Feb. 2. Pot luck
an assortment of ribbon, lace and to make a propagating box, for home in Medford.
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH
buttons.
The American joins their friends dinner at noon. Each member is
starting flower or vegetable plants
Rolf H. Hansan. Pastor
asked
to
bring
an
inexpensive
prize
Lions Club Notes
in
wishing
them
much
success
and
9:45 a.m. Sunday School.
in the house.
for
tne
social
nour.
All
Navy
Motn-
The Brownie troop, led by MrJ.
happiness.
11:00
a.m.
Worship.
The March meeting will be at the
Doyle Stockton and Mrs. V. L. Van home of Mrs. L. C. Gorden, with
6:45 p.m. Young People’s & child The Lions and Lady Lions met at
ers are cordially invited.
i Tea and cookies were served by; ren’s meetings.
Hoy, invited their mothers to a Miss Eula Wintermote, county agent,
their hall Tuesday, February 19th
Local Odd Fellows to
7:45 p.m. Evangelistic Service.
Valentine party on February 11 at i i
which was a joint meeting.
the hostess assisted by Eva Camp Monday:
presenting
“
Kitchen
Storage.
”
the home of Mrs. Stockton. Each
Sponsor Square Dance bell.
The Lady Lions voted to hold one
7:45 p.m. Men’s Prayer Meeting.
girl had made a heart-shaped plaque
pot
luck a month for the men.
Wednesday:
and presented it to her motner. SICKNESS PREVALENT—
The local Oddfellows are sponsor
7:45 p.m. Mid-week prayer meet-
There was a very short program
Games were played and prizes were
Miss
Carolyn
Freeland
Sickness has been prevalent in
ing.
by our local barber, Steve Benson.
won by Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Savage many homes the past few weeks. ing a square dancing club with Dan
Married
at
Redding
Neil
as
instructor.
Jim Glenn gave a report on the
and Sandra Schopfer. Refreshments The teaching staff of Central Point
CHURCH OF CHRIST
The
first
meeting
was
held
Tues
March
ot Dimes drive which collect
of jello and heart shaped cup cake* schools has been hard hit by “flu”
Whitney, Minister
Miss Carolyn Freeland and Mr.| 9:45 Don
with cocoa and coffee were served. and colds; and Mrs. J. S. Richard day evening at the I.O.O.F. hall,
a.m. Bible School for all ages. ed over a thousand dollars.
Howard James Gascon were married I 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship. Com
son, Mrs. Al. B. Caster, Mrs. Dale with ten couples attending.
The next Lions club meeting will
This club will meet each week for January 21st at Redding, Calif. Tne munion and Sermon.
Representing Central Point Girl! Burns, Mrs. Don Patterson and Mrs.
be held at the Mill cafe February
6 45 P M V 1 th meetings for 26—6:45 P.M. Lets see a good turn
bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Scout troops at a Leaders meeting1 Nathan Pinkham have been kept ten weeks instruction.
Mrs. Wallace Freeland, of Beall both intermediates and High School. out you Lions.
last Wednesday morning were Mr-.| busy as substitutes. Miss Emma L. I
Leo Ghelardi, Mrs. Fred Coffman. Anderson is still under doctor’s care1 2nd BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED— Lane and the bridegroom's parents) 8:03 p.m. Evening Service.
7:30 p.m.— Wednesday Mid-week
Mrs. Doyle Stockton and Mrs V. suffering severe nose bleeds and
Keryn Sue "Susy” Lisenbee cele are Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Gascon of
4-H Sewing Club Notes
: Service.
Van Hoy. The meeting on Outdoor pain. Among others ill are Mrs.1 brated her 2nd birthday last Satur Gold Hill.
4:00
P.M.
—
Thursday,
Junior
Bible
Craft and Camp.ng was held at Leo Ghelardi, Mrs. Franklin Geh-!
Miss Freeland graduated from
day, Feb. 16th, with an afternoon
hard and Mrs. Don Patterson.
We had our 4-H club meeting
Mary's Casa in Medford.
, Club.
party. Six little guests helped her Medford high school with the class
Feb. 8. Our cluib meeting was called
celebrate—Connie Frohreich, Shar of 1951 and Mr. Gascon attended FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ' to order by Gwen Davis.
The girls ot the Scout troop, led STORK SHOWER—
The Hugh Glenn home was the on, Marlena and Errol Coffman and schools in Rochester, New York.
by Mrs. Leo Gheelardi, Mrs. Eail
Rev. N. K. Tully. D. D.. Pastor [ Betty Shipley and Joann Davis
Miss Freeland is well known in
Obenchain and Mrs. Fred Coffman scene ot a stork shower on February Doris and Nancy Tuman. Decora
Central Point. Oregon
I led yells. They also led songs and
are working on their cooking badge 14th the honoree being, Mrs. Ralph tions were bouquets of pussy wil Central Point, having been Queen
Church worship at 9:45 A M. Ser* pledge.
and recently made cookies w.nc.. Keen, ot Medford, a niece of Mrs. lows with balloons tied to the of Bethel No. 38, Jobs Daughters in mun theme, “The Sou Id of America ”
I The business meeting started 15
they took to the old people living at Glenn.
Sunday Church School immediately after 4 and clo8cd I0 un 5.
I branches.
Susy received many 1951.
the Farm Home near Paoemx. On
' after churcb worship, with classes | We elected a program chairman,
The Valentine theme was carried nice gifts. Refreshments were served
February 13 the girls met in the out for decorations and small cakes and flash pictures taken,
BIRTHDAY PARTY ENJOYED— ' tor all ages. Thursday, Fob. 28, 6:30 Wanda Davis. We planned on a
Scout room, exchanging Valentinia
Jimmie Frank Cain celebrated his P.M., regular monthly Fellowship1
with baby faces and jello were
and enjoying refreshments.
5th birthday Wednesday, February | Supper and Program. Dr. Tully I party Friday night 7.00 o’clock.
served as refreshments.
MEETS AT SCOTT HOME—
After the business meeting Mrs.
Those helping him celebrate ’•will tell of his recent trip with Mrs.
Twenty ladies were present and
The Past Matrons club met Wed- 20.
Mallon served refreshments and we
The Girl Scouts, led by Mrs.
were
Yolanda
and
Lynn
Minor,
Pat
Franklin Gebhard and Mrs. Don Mrs. Keen received many lovely nesday at the home of Mrs. E. E. ty and Kayene Shumake. Mrs. A. | Tully to the Cuban churches, and played a game.
Scott. Seventeen ladies were pre E. Powell, Mrs. Vivian Minor, Mrs | show some pictures.
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_ their Folk Dan gifts.
Bohnert, areearmng
We will finish our pin-cushior.
sent. The afternoon was spent in Dorothy Shumake. the honoree and)
itrs badge, and last Monday even
today.
SUNSHINE GOSPEL MISSION
ing they visited tne session < f Fed BEREAN CLASS PARTY—
visiting and delicious refreshments sister Edrith and Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Betty Shipley, Reporter.
Located on Mace Road
erated Funsters. Here they were
Mrs. Ted Hill presided at the bun were served by the hostess, assisted Cain.
opposite
Elk
Lumber
Company
privileged to dance with the mem ness meeting in the absence of the by Mrs. Ed Vincent and Mrs. H. T.
NOTICE
Rev. Ic Mr». J. O. Morgan. Pastors
bers of this group On the 27th president, Mrs. Arthur Ayers. Roll Pankey.
NOTICE
Sunday School—945 a.m. Sur-
The Juba Daughters Mothers
of this month, this troop is planning call was answered with a scripture
The next meeting will be held at
The Table Rock Sunday School is i prise contest for children.
club will meet next Wednesday
a swimming party at the Y .
verse. Dévoilons were given oy the home of Mrs. Wallace Freeland getting ready a box of clothing to | Morning Worship. 11 a.m.
People’s Service, 7 00 p.m. afternoon. Feb. 2th at 1:30. The
Mrs. Ed Higinbotham.
on Beall Lane.
send to Miss Hazel McCabe, Mis-! Young
meeting place has been changed
Evangelistic
Service, 8 00 p m.
PROPERTY SOLD—
Delicious refreshments were serv
I sionary at the Kentucky Mission.) Wednesday night service, (Young from the Vic Noel home in Central
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holmes of Me I
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard McKay, of Anyone wishing to send articles of People's) 8:00 pm
Point to the home of Mrs. Ray
ford have sold their place at t <• ed by the hostess, assisted by Mrs.
Holy Ghost Rally Saturday, 8:00 Allred at 4C3 Gebarr Avenue near
corner of 8th and Laurel here in Arthur Meade. The Valentine them Central Point are the parents of a .lothing is a-ked to contact Mr». o.m
was carried out in both the refresh laughter, 9 Vs pounds, Feb. 15th at John Dickey, Mr:. Milford Vander
Central Point. Tie new owner
You are cordially invited to attend, Howard school. All mothers of
ments and games
Sacred Heart hospital.
• pool nr Mrs. E E. Robinson
Mrs. Mays of Medford.
Jnhs are invited to attend
all tbts
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