VOLUME XXV
CENTRAL POINT. OREGON THURSDAY. MAY 21. 1953
Ramblin’ 'Round The Foiirt
By "Tick" Malarkay
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Just finished reading Monday's
editorial in the Medford Mail Trs>
une. It was authored by Eric
Allen, Jr., city editor of that papei
and this writer's immediate boss
when he wrote "Pickin’ Pears" and
straight news from Camp White.
Subject of Eric's editorial was the
location of a new fire station and the
conduct of Medford's city council
And we quote:
“W e sometimes wonder why
councilmen run for office. The work
is difficult and takes much time, the
jobs are unpaid and criticism is in
escapable. It is fortunate that the
city has men—competent, honest
men— who are willing to devote
their time to public service in this
direction.”
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So this brings us to a thought
about Central Point’s six council
men and its mayor who serve with
out pay. And who for the past two
Monday evenings have been "sweat
ing out” the intracies of a city bud
get with a budget committee. And
this next Munday night there will be
the regular assembly for our council.
The hours are long. The problem:
are many. The personal gain i:
nothing.
So a break in our every day affair:
is taken. We take this occasion t
call attention to people of “Tht
Point” to make note of their goo<
fortune in having such good mei
sitting in the seats of our city ccun
cil. Maybe there are some wh
don't know their names. Here they
are:
JOHN WISELY. ROBERT PAD
GETT, V. E. NOEL, E. R YOCUM
TRUMAN BRENNER. ROY KELLY
and DON BUR ELSON, mayor.
(!) apa
The Myers-Holland Post, 129.
American Legion, in regular meet
ing May 14, 1953, elected the follow
ing officers for the coming year:
Commander Albert Thompson; Sen
ior Vice Commander. B. Frank
Glenn; Junior Vice Commander
Veva Hill, Adjutant George Evans;
Finance Officer Bert Smith: Chap
lain, Dewry Gearvin; Sergbant-at-;
Arms, Marcus Legg; Service Officer ;
Williams B. Keizur, Sr.
Hugo Webman was elected to a
five-year term cn Executive Com
mittee, and Harvey Cassman elected
to fill the unexpired term of the late
Major C. L. Pierce.
Delegates to the Department Con
vention elected were Commander
Albert Thompson, Dewey Gearvin.
Veva Hill, Alternates, Bert Smith.
John McQuade and Bert Shrier.
The next meeting of the Post will
be held Thursday evening. May 23,
8:00 P.M. with a pot luck supper at
3:30 P.M. served by the Ladies Auxi
liary. There will be surprise enter
tainment and other special features
planned by the entertainment com
mittee.
All veterans and their families are
nvited to attend.
The flag before the Myt. Holland Legion Post waved at
half mast Tuesday. Cecil A. H stead, who was only 26 years old,
had been called Home. His comrades of the Legion post and hi*
relatives and friends, shocked by his sudden death, were paying
him the tribute which was enV ely his due.
"Geromino,'' The battle <r of the paratrooper. "Cece” *■»>
one—had served with distinction m the Phillipines and Japan dur
ing the days of WW II. Those who knew him best think that his
death can be directly attributed to hi» combat service.
Married Sept. 29, 1951. to th« former Vivienne Ros* the de-
ceaed is survived by her and two children Linae, daughter, and
son Freddie; his paients, Mr. ar I Mrs. Halstead, Dale. Oregon, an I
a sister. Mrs. Norma Sanders of John Day.
Joe Williams, Fred Hansen and Allen Johnson, former school
mates, served as casket bearer in addition to Dale Miller Taul
Juveland and Ray Warden. Fu leral arrangements were made by
the Perl mortuary.
Words are not at this writer's command to express himself
fully; but perhaps some solace can be found for his loved ones in
the following lines:
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Invitation Extended To
Attend Memorial Day
At Camp White May 30
Paul A. Hation. manager of Camp
White issued the following invita
tion to the public to attend memorial
services to be observed a week from
this Saturday, May 30.
"This station will observe Memor
ial Day, May 30, 1953, with an ap
propriate program at the cemetery.
The program will begin at 2 00 p.m.
and every one is invited and en-
. couraged to attend. Station buses
will provide transportation for domi
ciliary membership.
"There will be a beautiful and
fitting tribute to the dead in the
theater at 8:00 P.M. This feature,
the "Roll Call of the Dead." is per
i formed and sponsored by the Dis
abled American Veterans, Depart
ment of Oregon
“The general public is invited to
att< nd either or bothe of these cere
monies.”
HONORED AT MEETING
Mrs. Jean Yeo, Grand Guardian,
and Mr. Orville Berry, Grand As
sociate Guardian of the Grand
Guardian Council of Jobs Daughters
of the State of Oregon, and other
Grand Officers were honored guests
at the regular meeting of Bethel No
38, Central Point, on Thursday even
ing, May Nth. at the Masonic Hall
in Central Point. The occasion also
marked the fifth birthday celebra
tion for the Bethel and Mrs. Yeo and
Mr. Berry acted as installing officers
for the new Guardian Council for
"Tread lightly, dear, for he is near
Bethel No. 38. Assisting Mrs. Yeo
To the soft grass;
and Mr. Berry in the installation
Weep gently, dear, for he can hear
were: Mrs. Geneva Berry, Grand
The seasons pass.
Chaplain, acting as installing chap
lain; Mrs. Helen Russell, Grand 4th
Let not your eyes betray your grief
Messenger, acting ns Installing
For him to view;
secretary; Mrs. Martha Elhart, Past
'Neath snowy shroud or summer leaf
Grand Guardian, acting as installing
Radio Repair Man
He watches you.
Guide; Mrs. Beluah Faber, Grand
Anounces Pick-up and Marshall, acting as installing Mar
Though mute his voice, like silver chim«
shall;- Mrs. Lorna Meyer, installing
Delivery Service
Broken and rust.
musician, Guardian Council in-
He left his songs against that time
stalled for the coming year were:
Nate
Grisham
announced
that
as
When he is dust.
an added feature to his car and Mrs. Melva Chew, Guardian; Mr.
house radio repairing he will pick Victor Noel. Associate Guardian,
Though his strong arms, your pi ide to ou n.
up and deliver. Grisham operates Mis Ethelyn Noel, Guardian Secre
Are fallen clay
from the new rural fire station tary; Mrs. Geraldine Aftkwith,
With all of him beneath some stone
where
with Mrs. Grisham they act Guardian Treasurer; Mrs. EllflKv Mae
To mark his way;
Gail, Guardian of Music; Mrs, Isabel
8th Grade Promotion
as custodians and dispatchers.
Ross, Finance; Mrs. Fannie Snook,
To Be Held Thur».
"Must pick up and deliver to meet
Though long he sleep there be no dawn
Parapluenalia, Mrs. Margaret Con
Processional.
competition,” said Nate.
To crown the night.
ger, Sociability. Mrs. Merle Oben-
Invocation
Rev. Whitney
Cast off despair, the sun shines on:
chain, Publicity.
Music
Junior High School Band
He sees the light.
Miss Esther Snook. Miss Nancy
Pacific Grandure—Overture—Aliva-
Mallon,
and Miss Marion Smith, Past
dote
Grieve gently then this cherished thought
Honored Queens of Bethel No. 38,
E vangelint—Novelette—Buchtel
To soothe your breast;
were escorted and introduced as
Prin. C. A. Meyer
We are honored this Wednesday Remarks
You rend your stricken heart for naught—
SUNSHINE GOSPEL MISSION
were the following guests: Mr. and
morning by a call from Jack Gar Presentation of Diplomas
He is at rest.”
L.J.M
Located on Mace Road
Mrs.
Leslie Hislop, Associate Guard
Supt. H. P. Jewett
rett and George Vilas. Garrett, the
opposite Elk Lumber Company
Recessional
Rev. & Mr». J. O. Morgan. Pastors ian and Guardian of Bethel No. 13,
pear grower and George, the lumbei
f
Mayor’s Proclamation Annual School Budget Sunday School—9:45 a m. Surprise Grants Pass; Mrs. Adelaide Clary,
Junior High Gymnasium,
buyer and broker. Old friend* of
contest for children.
Guardian of Bethel 22, Ashland and
May 25, 1953
this writer. Friendships made prior
Election Fri., May 22
Morning Worship
11:00 a.m. Mr. II. H. Hi Id, Associate Guardian
WHEREAS, wt are approach
8:00 P.M.
to the first Big Parade.
Young People’s Service—7 00 p.m. of Ashland Bethel; Mrs. Violet An-
ing that time of year when the
EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS
Over the coffee at Art and Billie’s
8:00 p.m.
The annual school budget election Evangelistic Service
Veterans
for
Foreign
Wars
of
Kenneth James Albert, Zelda
Bill Keizur came in. And what a
will be held Friday, May 22nd ft on Wednesday night service, «Young dejs, Worthy Matron of Nevita
the United States makes its
People's)—8:00 p.m.
Chapter. Eastern Star: Miss Joanne
re-union. More than a quarter of a Janet Anderson. Betty Kathryn Ash
2 to 8 p.m. Polls will be open in Holy
Ghost Rally Saturday—8 00 Henderson and Miss Marion Smith,
appeal for funds on behalf of
century has passed since “Keizur er, Keith Bandy, Nancy Jean Barnes
Central Point at the Junior High
p.m.
needy of disabled veterans ■nd
E’ll" had “yak-yaked” with the pair Benita Iona Bentley, Edna May
gymnasium. All voters in precincts
You are cordially invite I to attend Representatives of the State of
Kansas and Province of Ontario.
their families through the ma-
all
this services.
of "Visiting Firemen” from Med Bentley, Lona Louise Bishop, Roger
69 70, 71, 72, 73 and 74 who reside
dium of the Buddy Poppy, and
Reports were given on the pro
Edward Carrigan, Gayle Elizabeth
ford.
in School District 6 will vote in
WHEREAS, opportunity is
It developed that all three had Childress, Marilyn Gem Clearwater.
Central Point. Polls will be open PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD gress of the Candy Sale being held
5th A Pine Streets
again presented al lof us to jcin
as a money making project. Several
served in the Old Seventh Company Keith Raymond Clogston, Sarah
at the Gold Hill school gymnasium
Herald James. Pastor
with
the
Veterans
of
Foreign
Jean Clogston. Kathryn Elaine Coe.
at one hitch or other.
for voters in precincts 76. 78, 79 and Sunday School
9:45 a.m. of the guests spoke and offered
Wars of the United Stales in
Jack Garrett’s mother was born in Orvella Emily Conklin, and Marilyn
80.
11 CO a.m. birthday congratulations. Mrs. Beu
Morning Worship
exemplifying its motto. "We
7:00 p.m. lah Faber, retiring Guardian Secre
Jacksonville. George Vilas came to Joyce Cordy.
To be eligible to vote the voter Junior Service
7:30 p.m. tary, presented Mrs. Chew, Guard
Evangelistic
Service
honor the dead by helping the
Martha Joanne Davis, Maxine W.
Happy Valley before grade school
must have been registered at least
Midweek Services:
living." and
days. Bill has lived in "The Point” Day, Donald Ray Ditch. Danny A.
thirty days preceding the election Tues. Young People’s Service—7:45 ian, with a traveling Guardian’«
WHEREAS, the major portion
jewel.
Durant, James Lee Easter, Robert
for more than 20 years.
and must have resided in the school
p.m.
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of funds so raised will be used
Harrison Eiden, Sara Joanne Ei
district for six months immediately Thurs. Bible Study and Worship—
Meeting date for the next regular
7:45 p.m.
in the local community, the re
When one gets to feeling sorry for den, Donald Dale Forsyth. Geraldine
preceding the election.
meeting was changed from May 28tn
Public cordially invited to all
mainder being utilized to help
himself that, my friends, is the be Marjorie Geyer, Marlys Joann Gey
to May 21st., and Installation wus
services.
maintain
the
Veterans
of
For
ginning of the end. How well this er, LeRoy Jack Gillaspey, Donald
changed from June 8th to June 4th.
New Name of Crater
eign Wars national home for
writer knows, Self pity. How many Dean Goette, Neil LeRoy Green,
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH
An addenda was given by the
veterans' orphans and widows
Electric Replaces
times has this king of VA hospital Betty Marie Groom, Dorene Ione
Rolf H. Hansen. Pastor
Bethel girls honoring Mrs. Yeo an 1
A.M—Sunday Schoo).
at Eaton Rapids, Michigan, and
indoor sports been played by Grove Kenneth Arnold Grove, and
Mr. Berry, the theme being an old
Old Van’s Electric 9:45
11 00 A.M.—Worship
to insure the continued highly
Irvan Henry Guss.
myself, the only competitor?
6:45 P.M.—Young People's & fashioned girl. Another addenda
efficient functioning of this fine
No more. We look around and see
Tom Gordon Hall, Jack Allen
They have named their business children's meetings
was given in honor of the Bethel'»
organiaxtions national rehabili
the other fellow. Especially those Hamilton, Ernst Frank Havemann.
7:45 P.M.—Evangelistic Service.
"Crater Electric S h o p.” So say
fifth birthday. Miss Joanne Hen
tation and welfare service, now
Babes of the Korea police action that Janice Yvonne Henry, Freddie Al
Lloyd Knapp, Duane Shuler and Monday:
derson sang two solos, ‘‘Sunflower’
7:45
P.M.
—
Men's
Prayer
Meeting.
therefore,
are patients at Portland VA or Bar len Herrmann, Donald Austin Hub
"Bunny” Knapp.
and "With a Song in My Heart."
Wednesday:
I. Don Burelson, in my capa
nes. Vanouver, Wash.—most of them bard, Carrie Huckaba, Donald Ed
Refreshments of Birthday cake,
Successors to Van’s Electric Shop
7 45 P.M.—Mid-week prayer meet
hardly old enough to vote—and ward Jenkins, Richard Charles Jen city as Mayor of the City of Cen these three are keeping busy with ing.
punch and coffee were served by th«.1
tral Point. Oregon, do hereby
right away self shame comes. This kins. Karen Lynn Johnson. Betty
their attractive store at 229 Pine
committee headed by Miss Marion
recognize this noble cause as one I The two lads do the outside detail
PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH Smith.
three score old foot soldier isn’t sick Louise Jones, Donald Edwin Jones.
R«v.
Lee
Williams.
Pastor
Gearold Lloyd Jones, Willidean Jor
of the most worthy of the sup
at all.
'Bunny” looks after the inside sales Sunday School
9 45 A M.
My dad always used to say; “die dan, Paul George Juveland, Roberta
port of all our citizens, and do
and takes the telephone calls.
Worship
11 00 A M.
Anne Keene, Janice Rae King. Ed
here and now proclaim May 22
with your caulk shoes on.”
7 30 PM Dan Manning Working
Crater Electric is really "going to Evening Service
My mother’s favorite was "count ward Walter Koch, Judith Annette
and 23 as Buddy Poppy Days in
town." They smile and whistle Wednesday Prayer Meeting—7:30
PM
your blessings. Tomorrow is an Korbol, Ernest Lind, and Lois Eve
the city of Central Point, and I
On Sheet Music Copies
while they work.
"A Friendly Welcome for All.
lyn Lofland.
call upon all io wear a Buddy
other day—live it."
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Kalvin Herman Matthews. Betty
Poppy as evidence of our grati
Dan Manning is a veteran of the
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Central Point Bow and
And the rains came. Some say to Jo McCann, Patricia Ann Medley,
tude to the men of this nation
Old War and one of the pupils that
Don Whitney. Minister
the valley and its farmers say it 1» Sharon Jean Mayfield, Charles C
who risked their lives in defense
Arrow Men to Compete 9 45 A M — Bible School for all Eve Prentice and Carol Davis have
ages.
worth millions of dollars in crops. Minor, David Monia, Dale Morgan.
of the freedom which we con
11:00 a.m.
am. — Morning Worship. taught to be better than an average
Tough on the Central Point Millers Yvonne Ka.v Newroth, Danny Vance
tinue to enjoy as American citi
Central Point’s Southern Oregon Communion
accordiani.il Despite Dan's hand'
and Sermon.
though. With their first game in the Nolta, Olof Kurt Ohrman, Stephen
zens.
Bowmen. 12 in number, will hold
6 45 p.m.—Youth meetings for caps, he gets around with the aid of
league scheduled against Glendale Stanley Parrish, Dorothy Margaret
Done at the City Hall of Cen
its first competitive league shoot both intermediates and High School. a cane, he is as cheerful as a bright
this coming Sunday at Glendale the Pleyer, Duane Theodore Prom
8 00 p.m.—Evening Service
tral Point this 19th day of May.
against the Oregon Trail Bowmen
June morning
8 00 p.m Wednesday Mid-week
boys haven't been able to work out Veryle John Prom. Johnny Marshall
A.D. 1953.
this coming Sunday at 2 p m. The
The purpose of these lines w t >
much. The Millers are sponsored by Rains, Sarah Jean Richards, Wil
Signed Don E. Burelson, Mayor site of the match will be at the ea.* Service
express
personal thanks for hi* long
the Central Point merchants. We are liam Leslie Rightmier, Richard
end of Maple street and arrows will FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH hours of labor that he went through
to give a complete write-up and Frank Root, and William Lee Ryan
indicate the road to the event. "The
Rev. N. K. Tully, D. D„ Pastor
to write the notes sheet music style
^-hedule just a* soon as facts can be
Lawrence Earl Sands, Neva Elaine Flu Bug and Company Point'*” first three contest* will be
Church worship at 9 45 A M. .Ser for a song that is called "Happy
Schmeltzer, Roger Allen Seaman. Hit Billie Same Time
assembled
at home and the league is comprised mon, “I Will Pour Out My Spirit,” Valley.” that was a jingle written
Sandra Hope Sherman, Stanley Pet
-d five clubs.
appiopriate to Whitsunday. Church some years ago by the then author
Last week The American's lead er Shogren, Ralph Edward Simon.
The flu bug bit Billie Robinson of
Members plan on game huntinij School at 10:45, to which all are in of Dominews. The melodr was writ
ing editorial called attention to our Carl Hamilton Skyrman Gary Von Art & Billie's Cafe. As a result this season. Hart mountain in east vited to remain Monday, 7:30 P.M
readers the parking facilities avail Smith, Lrary Don Smith. Raymond they closed up shop Monday and ern Oregon and Cow Creek Canyon fifth study in the Book of Revela ten by F.ve Prentice.
The song is played by her accor-
able to shoppers here, Once more Dale Smith, Laura Colleen Snook. Tuesday of this week and the lady in Douglas county are reserved for tion, “The Pouring Out of the
dian band and has been sung by Jo
we "harp on it again.' This U 8 Lelan Edward Starks, Sandia Dar was under the care of her doctor the disciples of Robin Hood
Seven Vial»” All who are interest anne Andeison, one of the soloists
decided advantage for those who lene Straus, Barbara Judith Swan and a nurse. Thursday morning
ed are invited to attend
that Eve has with her group . It is
shop Central Point. Go north or son, Robert Francis Tsrylor, Rheta- Billie was back on the job agair
to be the theme song as she appears
south and see what you are up foay Thompson, Ruth Alden Thur looking somewhat pale but »till Square Dance To Be
BAPTIST SERVICES
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against in this driving ani parking mond, Margaret June T -h, Wesley smiling through.
Held Saturday Eve
Cornar of Msnsaniia St. h Pacific With her kids before audiences in
deal. It is really a “rat race” to get Robert Tucker Jr., and Sara Eliza
Company from Fresno, about four
High House No. 122
I various veteran hospitals in a trip
There will be another square
9 45 am. J that Trailways bus is to play host
beth Turner.
some place to put the car.
strong, were here. They departed lance, Saturday night. May 23rd. at Sunday School, all nges
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11:00 a.m. ' for two weeks this come June 5.
Morning Worship
Judith Anne Van Horn, Darlene tor the south Thursday morning.
‘he Veterans Memorial Hall in Cen Training
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fl 30 p.m. I
Union
Was visiting with George and Sue Van G»lder, Sherrill Gwen von
tral Point. Oregon at 8 30 PM with Evening Worship
Thanks Dan Manning We hap-
7 30 p.m.
Margaret Kerr m Medford far a Buskirk. Dorothy May Westfall, San
Mr. and Mrs. Ferdte Hubbard of' Norm Hillyer a* caller.
Thursday Prayer meeting—7 30 pm pen to know that it takes you four
while last Sunday. They have a dra Whitesides, Oscar Will Willard, Medford took Mr«. John Higin
This dance w sponsored by the
hours to finish one of those i sheet
couple of cherry trees. And are the«- Carol Darlene WilLams. Darrel Lee betham to Prineville, Oregon Satur Central Point VFW Post.
JESUS NAME CHURCH
music deals, And you won't «ven
10:00 am. take a "thank you” for pay.
Haded! Going to have some fun W.lliams. William Charles Williams day to zee her brother, John McKee,
Everybody welcome. Come on out ! Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
about July first if the robins and Robert Bruce Williams, David Lee who was in the hospital there hav and have a grxxl time I.adies totin'» '«forning Worzhip
Guess u* old Greybeards hang to
Evangelical Service
7 30 pm.
Wright, and Wayne Trigg Wvatt
(Continued on Paq9 Six)
ing had an operation on Fndav.
i sandwiches.
■ Wednesday N:ght Service 7 30 pm. gether.
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