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THURSDAY. MAY 21. 1953 CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN. CENTRAL POINT. OREGON News and Comments, Personals and Stories of Our Men and Women who have Served in The Armed Forces During Our Four Last Wars. Bamboos Kids and The babes New Bonus Deadline Is December 31, 1953 * C. E. McKerchie- TO HANDLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE AMERICAN Camp White Fishing Club Reports By Wm. (Catfish) Clayton CoL 1, Camp White, Ora. When he handed me this and said: "Tear it up. if you don't like it," we hadn't an idea in the world what he had written. Bill is a former correspondent of The Oregonian and gained na tional fame with his report of the Bandon fire some years ago. He has done pieces for The Am erican before. When this writer read thia tribute he did what nine out of ten others would have done He "bawled." So. Bill Hurn. my good friend your thoughts are going into type. And let me say that if you and I have been in the shadows that can only be cast by ap proach to death we come back to the light better men. No greater tribute could be paid me. Best of all we ar» here to write again about the BXMBOOS. THE GREYBEARDS. THE KIDS AND THE BABES. The Department of Veterans' Af Well, a couple of weeks ago sev- fairs is now able to pay the bonus C. E. "Mac" McKerchia will eral members of the Camp White to late applicants as the result of be Camp White's correspondent Fishing Club went up on Elk Creek. legislation setting the World War for the American and will han But the water was too low to do; II veterans’ bonus deadline at Dec dle the distribution of the paper any fishing. They had a nice ride ember 31, 1953, H. C. '‘Hub'' Saalfeld. each Thursday. and lunch and coffee and also a state director of veterans' affairs, "Mac" has been at White con ! nice long ride. said today. tinuously since shortly after its So on Wednesday, 13th. we went Saalfeld said an estimated 2000 doors were thrown open for up on the Rogue 5 miles beyond eligible veterans or their surviving business a little more than four Trail, to fish at the famous Sierra next of kin failed to apply in time years ago. He is an example of Manor owned and operated by Mrs. to meet the original deadline of last a man who actually pulled him Vera Martin, whom we wish to ex December 1. The recent legislature self off the floor by his boot press our sincere thanks for she so passed an act—Chapter 595, Oregon straps. | graciously tried every way possible Laws 1953—giving such persons an Confined io a wheel chair and to make our trip a pleasant one. Her extra year and a month in which supported by crutches before he i land is posted but she has some of to apply, and the state attorney left his home in Seattle to come the nicest fishing spots I have looked general has ruled that the depart here was the lot of McKerchie I upon and she told us to come and ment may accept, process and pay When something struck at his i fish anytime we wished and just applications filed after December 1, left side. However, be "stayed have a good time. We caught a 1952, and on or before December in there pitching" and today he few trout. But it was one of those 31, 1953, as the result of this legis propels along most of the time I days when the fish would not strike ( By Bill Hurn lation. now without even the aid of a H ock , Tick. when you asked me at anything. Several of my friends George A. Jones, bonus supervisor cane. This WW I Greybeard has ! and myself have been having that to grind out another effort for your for the state veterans' departmen» been an active worker for Camp i same experience at numerous places paper, I wondered a bit just what said the bonus division has on f.le White post 6412 Veterans cf I I'd try to do out of the mess >f here and there for 3 or 4 w«eks a total of 876 cases involving late Foreign Wars. Several of us boys went up on ideas and no’ions lurking around applications, letters requesting bonus The American is proud cf Union Creek a few days ago and in my mind and then a’l at one * application forms, and potential "Mac" and welcomes him as its had the same experience up there. ‘ it was settled. I'm just going to "partial” payees. These latter cases first correspondent from the But the snowdrifts were 30 inches polish up something I had fished are those where two parents, fori disabled veterans Home on deep in some places and I am in out one night a few weeks ago. example, were entitled to collect in Agate desert. Probably no one has ever done clined to think that due to the high behalf of their deceased son but only water from the melting snow that what I’m going to try to do. Cer one parent applied and so collected there is so much food being washed tainly, if it has been tried, the one half the payment due. The other I onto the streams that the fish are which had inspired it, never saw it parent was entitled but couldn’t col The Frogginest Frogger not hungry. I don’t know where in print to read. That day I had lect his or her half because of fail we will go on our fishing trip next glimpsed you on your way into the That Ever Frogged ure to apply. time. It will be around the 27th infirmary and reports that night Many inquiries regarding applica- of May so if any of you readers of were wholly confirming as to your tion also have been received by the The American know of any good condition and chances. So. when This ia a true story, I saw it department from persons who didn’t spots to catch fish, please inform me out of the book I had taken to bed myself at Emigrant Lake two apply because they were told it was so I can talk it over with the gang with me, to find the tribute paid in weeks ago—Wm. Catfish Clayton. and the transportation dept, here verse by Grantland Rice to Ring too late. All in all, Jones said the There was a party of us boys at and maybe take a trip there, bonus division probably will receivi Lardner when Ring passed on—well from 4000 to 5000 new applications, Emigrant Lake fishing when one. It is really wonderful the wty , that book .opened at THAT page for but that only about 2000 of them Fred Dekker (better known as the good people of southern Ore- j me THAT night, wasn't just a hao- hap will be valid claims. "Whiskers") noticed those big black gon have been so co-operative with penstance. So I arose and tried to ;o Processing of late applications al wart frogs jumping in the water and the club here and the Special Ser- I express in my own feeble words, in ready has started, and persons re swimming for a chunk or log to vices Dept. We again wish to ex a few lines, an Amen to that poem questing application forms will re perch their carcass on. So, Fred press our sincere thanks for their with its application directed pointed ceive them immediately, Jones said. says “By golly. I am going to get kind donations of tackle, and interest ly at you. I feel that both Rice and To date the department has paid me some of those big frogs”. (B?- shown in trying to make life easier Lardner, being the men they are, bonuses to 129,976 veterans and ing an old experienced frogger). So for us here. There are many boys will not mind at the application I next of kin amounting to $48,794,155. he rigged himself a hook and line here that have no source of income have made of this beautiful tribute, and pole and put a piece of red and the donated tackle comes in because of yours and Lardner’» com flannel on the hook and started, mighty handy for them. I can as- mon literary ideas and ideals, The Going Away Party To looking for one of them big frogs. sure everyone that we all appreciate regard for each in both of you is awhile he came upon a the hospitality of the good people very high. Be Held for Troupers big So fat after black rascal and cautiously of southern Oregon and we are very Knowing your faith and the sin By Tommy Thompson—Co. A sneaked up to where he could swing careful with fires, and live up to cerity of that Faith, no apologies for the hook over to where our frog the fish and game law. i mythological journey for you are Chapter 32 of D.A.V. at Camp could take a good look, see and, If any one has any tackle laying being made to you, your Faith, your White with the help of all veterans sure enough, he (the frog) grabbed around in the way and would like Church, nor your dear Chaplain and chapters are planning a big party the hook (including the piece of red to donate it to the fishing club dearer personal friend, our Father for the accordian troupers. Eve flannel) in his mouth, and then Fred at Camp White, just drop me a post John Cumisky. In my thoughts of Prentice is taking her band on a gave a jerk and yelled, ‘Tve got card and I will see that it will be that evening, he had a very great twelve day trip to California. While ’im," and he was in the mud, then placed in the tackle supply stock part. -In the final bed-side offices on this trip they will also keep up up to his knees so he raised Mr. to be used by the non-pensioners— of your Church, nothing more beau their service to veterans as they will Frog up with the pole until he men who have no income—and that tifully impressive can be found. SO play for the Marines at Camp Pend was almost in his face. Then he is the only way they have to go on I grouped you two men that night leton and for the Navy at the Naval says, “Say, these ain’t bull frogs, an outing and enjoy themselves. in my thinking, You would each Base at San Diego. They will also ; they are wart frogs.” So he let The Camp White fishing club have wanted to be together, You be on the Youth Opportunity Show him go and started to wade back to wishes all of you nice people of would have wanted it, that he had in Hollywood and on TV. dry land. But he had stood in the southern Oregon a very happy and been the one whose ministrations This party will be one to wish mud so long, he had settled some-, prosperous year and the very be st you would most desire, But in this them all Von Voyage and all will what deeper and when he tried to | of health. instance, the deep personal sorrow receive presents, as will the band pull his foot out of the mud, his of The Reverend Father could So good by now. See you later. This party will be at 8 p.m. in the soft slipper pulled off in the mud | • not have been overlooked. Not the Veterans Hall on Thursday, May 21 and he had a heck of a time trying regrets of a kindly loving Priest at so that the Vets can take in the to find his slipper. But he finally Fine Tribute the passing of a true member Junior Red Cross Show by the Lone found it and started wading for the | Greater Heavenly Reward, but Pine School at 7 p.m. before. dry land with a sheepish look on That Back-Fired dened by the loss of such a Have a wonderful trip, Accordian; his face. Editor's Note: What am I go friend. Neither you nor he, wm,, with all the best wishes from Camp Then says “Dad burn it, 1’11 bet in the least, misunderstand the [ ing to do? Bill Hurn is a damn White. the next time I go frogging, I'll whcle-heartedly acceptance of a my- sight sicker than I am or I have have boots on.” iatic river Styx and its phantom boat | been, Great old time Oregon Then I told him it was unlawful | man, because of that reality of your athlete down Eugene way. Did- Hollingsworth Now to catch wart frogs on a hook. own Faith. So after that when Fred goes fish- j n’t he have an operation for Employed By Special cancer not to long ago? And I ing he always carries his boots with Services at White him. today he is doing a shift in the Sam’s Sporting Goods He is leaving soon for Hyatt Lakel coffee shop and asking quarters Sid Hollingsworth, Camp White and will spend about 3 months up i from no one. A football official Equipment for Every Sport writer of "Pickin’ Pears" and cor- : there fishing for crappies and cat- ■ when he could "pick 'em up and respondent for the Mail Tribune, is fish. We wish him a merry trip lay 'em down" faster than now. now employed by Special Services i and hope he gets lots of fish and Courage? Few of us have it 32 So. Central as a stencil cutter in the office of frogs. like Bill has. I Dominews. Marvin Kahn announced Hollingsworth's appointment recent Kenmore - Whirlpool ly- wt—- Hollingworth succeeds Jesse Bak-1 Washers & Dryers ___ er who is in another department under the supervision of Ty Teorey ALSO CONVENTIONAL TYPE 1 Baker is the author of the “Old Service in Your Home at Pappy” features which have ap No Exira Chargel peared in White's paper for the past two and a half years. Larry’s YOUR REGULAR CHECKING Both Hollingsworth and Baker are --------- Greybeards of WW I and both are Repair Service ACCOUNT AT FIRST Z mighty fine writers and gluttons for Phone 2-7143 Medford work. CHECKING GIVES YOU NAVY CHIEF SMITH HOUSE HUNTING IN CENTRAL POINT Chief Boilerman Thomas Smith now on recruiting duty in Medford for the navy was a Centra) Point visitor Saturday. Chief Smith has 21 years service with Uncle Sam. He was at the city hall looking for a iome to rent for a buddy who is oming to the valley. Judge Pink- lam thinks that he knew the place 'hat would suit the newvomors CAR & HOUSE RADIO REPAIRING NATE GRISHAM RADIO REPAIR SHOP Phone 1252 — Separate Entrance PAGE THREE And now. Tick, you are back among us. That we are grateful to God' is not just a phrase. There may be many generous helpings off the plate of life for you yet. Help yourself to them. And as to help, well, you've been helped by your trip to Portland. You'll have all the help the staff here can give, for they like you too. But Tick, you can and will find the greatest help within yourself. And the rest of Us who too. sometimes need a helping hand, will find that we have it for ourselves, just by seeing how well you are doing in helping yourself. That's the real inner force at our rehabilitation efforts here. Here L that poem which would have expressed the emotion of everyone of us who know you; Charon—here is a mate Where the mystic shadows lie— Ready to face all fate. When fading dock lights die; Drama—or wit—or sport— What we may have on earth— Bring him safely to port— The gods should find his worth. Charon—I speak for a friend Wherever the reefs may form. On to the journey’s end, Keep him away from the storm; Where the last candle's burned. Out where the dark is deep— Give him the rest he has earned— Bring him a dreamless sleep. I wish you could know his worth Out in the realms of ghosts— What he has meant to the earth What he has meant to the hosts. TO RING LARDNER, Sept. 27. 1933 Of those who can undersand By Grantland Rice The message of brain and heart. Flashed upon sea or land Charon—God guide your boat— With only the masters art On to the journey's end. Keep it safe and afloat— For it carries a friend. Clean as the west wind's sweep— One who has given the world Strong as the northern gale— Charon—a friend's asleep Drama and wit and mirth— One who has kept unfurled Give him your stoutest sail— The flag of a cleaner earth. Out through «the mystic gate, Over the ghastly foam. Let all your half gods, wait Charon—the night is dark— Watch for a port ahead— Till he is safe at home. Stick to the wheel of your barque — Out of this drab corral. Charon—a friend is dead; Drama—or life—or sport— A friend of a shattered age. What can you say when a pal Standing upAn time’s brink — Sails for an unknown port? The friend of the printed page. When the last candle's burned— For those who could read—and When the last sunset gleams— think. Here's all the luck you've earned Luck—to the end of dreams. Here is one you can say No one can fill his gap— "Not long will the taxpayer be Left in a morbid day— willing to pay too much and then Left on a yellow map— One where the bright sword gleam;. get back only part of the overpay ment.’’—Boise Idaho Statesman. Set for the cutting blow— One who has fallowed dreams According to your faith, be it unto Greater than men might know. you.—Matthew 9:29. 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