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PAGE SIX THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1853 GENTHAL POINT AMERICAN CENTRAL POINT QRfiBQN I Reports Made on Study Joe Teepen Re-tread, of City Budget 1953-54 Wins Unique Prize The Other Side By Calo th« C«n«or wherever passible, their demand suffer too much before he left be- will not be ignored."—Yakima Re- hind the thousands of friends that he made while here on earth. public This writer and John Beckett were kids on the Webfoot varsity in our freshman year, September 1917. We Ramblin’ Round-- worked for Dick Smith and his law (Continued from Page 1) firm. They owned their own build ing and we were custodians of the other feathered friends haven't beat mops, dust cloths and brooms. A charter member of the Sigma us to the punch. Nu fraternity Richard Shore Smith Dick Smith has crossed the last still looked rugged when the late chafk mark. A great athlete of Don Newbury, and myself attended Oregon and an All-American later a little more than two year, its 50th. at Columbia University, New York anniversary as a national fraternity has gone to play ball in another on the Oregon campus. Dick would want this said: conference. Richard Shore Smith, age 74. “Sunset and evening star—they look alike to me. Lawyer, banker, football coach and friend of man. Past his three score May there be no moaning at the bar and ten we hope that Dick did not When I put out to sea.” By Ard«n Pinkham Joe Teepen. The guy with i4ea» Winning the west was no vaca- At City Hall, Central Point, Ore — unmque kind. Futhermore a “re The Elmer Olsons her mother and tion. It required courage, persever gon. May 18, 1953 Budget Commit tread," by this we mean a veteran uf brother drove to Crater Lake Sun ance and endurance. There were tee met with all members present. both Messes One and Two In hi» day. Mrs Olson's brother, who is obstacles to overcome which taxed Chairman J. E. Vincent presiding. booth on the upper deck of the Hob visiting them, plans to return to the resourcefulness c-f the settler This meeting was devoted mainly by Ship Joe can turn out gadgets Sweden in June The Olsons re to the utmost. These handicaps to work on the sewer and water from wood, old odds and ends of cently made quite a lengthy trip to wire not traceable to the Indian ! funds and the committee managed most anything; tor example tabic the Eastern and Southern States. Among the most popular in early I to balance both of these funds, with lights decorated with sea shells. And days were horse-stealing, robbery and the passing of bogus gold dust — out providing for any increase in tax now it is a big squirrel cage and Edwin Gebhard called home from forms of diversion which the hardy | levies. With the exception of »2.- traps for Fred Decker, the hermit of Joliet, Illinois Saturday evening. He 000.00 for payment on Bonded debt Hyatt Lake, who checks out eacn wa» going on a 20-day vacation and pioneers brought along with them. While honest men toiled and i—_ in the Sewp*' Fund, both of these June 1 only to come back when the would visit friends in Missouri and “frost is on the pumpkin” and the Arkansas, and also with relatives in sweated in placer miners of Oregon, I funds are self sustaining Provisions were made in the water edges of the lake itself are fringed Kansas and Nebraska. Idaho and Montana, another crew was busy in Frisco, in the “manu fund for construction of water with frost. X facture" of gold. This was done by 1 mains to serve Oak Knoll sub-divi Teepen is kind of an institution Mrs. R. W. Anders entertained sion. (New sub-division on East side The Home. Gets over the around cutting bars of leads into small par ticles which re . mbled coarse gold ' ot town, between Freeman Road ground with the aid of a cane. Tell with a birthday dinner honoring the lad what you want and he can Mrs E. E. Scott on May 18th. Several dust in size. These particles were and South 7th Street.) then galvanized with gold by a spe The main problem m budgeting fashion it. He even filled an order old time friends were invited, and a most delicious dinner was served. I cial process. The deception was so the Sewer Fund and the Water Fund for a fur lined bath tub once. The purpose of writing these line;: the dessert being strawberry sundae perfect, that nitric acid as generally is that they make payments on their applied. would not disclose the bonded debts in November and Dec were to congratulate Joe on having and the beautiful birthday cake. fraud. The Frisco firm operated as ember, respectively, and that the won the grand prize at the recent Mrs. Scott was the recipient of many a syndicate and established agents Sewer Fund receives approximately Hobby Fair for the most Unique lovely gifts and cards. in or near localities where genuine $3,500.00 less than it spends during Display. Your reporter was in Port the first 4 months of each fiscal year land at the time the fair was unfold gold dust was being produced. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Smith are Plenty of Parking Space ! These agents had a clever method and the Water Fund receives ap ed, a guest of Dr. Spendlove at the moving from 147 Laurel St. to stay proximately *3,000.00 less than it Phone 291 Central Point VA hospital, Marquam Hill. There with friends for a short time before by which the bogus dust was ex changed for the genuine article. An spends during the first 5 months of fore we are late in throwing this leaving for their new home in RED RIPE NALLEY'S agent would ride up to a roadhouse each fiscal year. bouquet at Teepen, the “re-tread’' Present salary rates were given with so many ideas and the ability’ Louisiana where Mrs. Smith’s —the bank in those days—and ask parents, Mr. and Mrs. McGee live. POTATO CHIPS TOMATOES to make a deposit of dust. The pro to budget committee members and to carry them out. The McGees were recent visitors the meeting adjourned until Mon prietor would accept the bogus dust, Again congratulations, old friend here and took the little granddaugh-' dump it in a huge jar, where it be day, May 25th at 7:30 P.M. —Joe. ter, Debbie back with them. Each member is to study the Pkg. . . come mixed with the pure gold dust, Lge. Pkg. - and give the depositor a receipt. salary problem and present his re “ the people make it clear that During the ensuing process of pay commendations at next meeting. WW I Barracks 14 FRESH they want governmental costs cut The General Fund and Street MIRACLE WHIP ing out and receiving, the bogus dust Helds Meeting May 12 would gradually disappear. Several Fund both have less money avail STRAWBERRIES Saad Dressi g able than they had for the present WILLIAM RAY, days later the agent would return Tuesday, May 12, 1953, The World fiscal year; but the committee ex and withdrew his deposit in genuine- T ailor pects to complete the budget at next War One Barracks 14 of Camp gold 2 Boxes Qt. . - White, had a meeting with Rogue meeting, without holding an election This activity led to the organiza River No. 3 Aux. of Camp White. Pressing - Cleaning tion of a group of men—later called to have the people vote extra levies, They had Bingo and paid 15c for a above what is now authorized. Patching SWEET MAID vigilantes—dedicated to the appre Ground Beef Councilmen present were John while and then the last three was hension and punishment of robbers, for fifty cents. I was lucky on on< Fresh Lean Meat—Limit 6 Lbs. Wisely, Robert Padgett, V. E. Noel, ICE CREAM Ground Floor horsethieves and bogus dust opera fifteen and they called twenty threi Camp Whit« Hobby Shop tors. The expediency and dispatch E. R. Yocum, Truman Brenner, Roy and I won fifty cents. Pound ... 35c Kelly and Mayor Don Burelson. The with which Old Timers moved i- SATISFACTION They served braized doughnuts 2Q1». - budget committee attended consist 3 Lbs. - - $1.00 interesting. A meeting would be GUARANTEED! and coffee. called; there would be little de ed of J. E. Vincent, chairman, Leo Our barrack No. 14 is doing fine, bate and no oratory. A seven man Ghelaidi, secretary, William Barber, I had one buddy that joined last E. L. Matthews, V. H. Pendleton jury would convene with power to BISQUICK LETTUCE Tuesday and he paid $4.00 for mem GUY T E X gather evidence, conduct trials and and E. J. Taylor. bership, fifty cents for pin, three render decisions—from which there FTRE & AUTOMOBILI seventh-five for cap. Lg. Pkg. were no appeals! Three forms of 2 Heads - INSURANCE We are not sure as yet what we punishment were visited upon of- Legion Auxiliary Notes will do the thirtiesh of this month. Onerai Polnt. Orngoa fenders: First, Banishment, in which TEX for Pro-TEX-toa H. D. Schoonmaker, 24 hours were allowed for prepara Co. I Wd. 705 N. Bed 590 HUNGRY ! Myers-Holland Unit, American tion and departure. Second, Horse whipping, to be publically adminis Legion Auxiliary met Thursday THEN GO TO: evening, May 14. Discussion was tered. Service From Service Men Third, Capitol Punishment. Th« held on installation of officers at last penalty was usually death by Ashalnd, June 6. Plans were made hanging, depending on the circum for Poppy Days, May 22 & 23 and stances. If the culprit surrendered, Memorial Day Services. Hospital On “The Point’s’’ Main Drag ho was hung, if he resisted he was chairman asked ladies to bake, cookies for the ward visit at Camp | shot Meals Like Mother Cooked ! The jury had no particular time White Monday. The meeting on Thursday, May 28 | to meet but convened whenever o« FORMERLY VANS ELECTRIC HOURS OPEN: 7:30 A.M. to 9 P.M. casion required. Here's a sample will be preceded by a pot-luck sup SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 7:30 A.M. to 8 P.M.. per at 6 30 P.M. All members of the case: A local “agent” was under con Past and Auxiliary are urged to Lloyd Knapp — Duane Shuler S It H Green Stamps — S 8t H Green Stamp« — S & H Green Stamps Bring a covered dish. sideration. Technical rules of evi attend. « 8. dence were not allowed to interfere Extra cakes and pies are being don WE GIVE S & H GREEN STAMPS IT ated for cake-walks during the with ascertaining the facts. If the ♦« X facts were clear and incontrovertible evening. the formality of a trial was not re FIXTURES COMPLETE WIRING SERVICES Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Duncan have quired.. Such was the case with o moved to Banks, Oregon to live Agent Conklin. The penalty de ELECTRICAL HEAT NORGE APPLIANCES cided on in his case was l>anishment. with their son and wife, Mr. and Accordingly the foreman of the jury M m . Wesley Duncan. Their failing REPAIRS HAMILTON DRYERS called on Conklin and advised him health made it impossible for them to leave the country within 24 to live alone. The son, Wesley and hours. When Conklin pretended to daughter, Eva Anderson came and Phon« 11(1 C«niral Point. Oregon 22* Pin« Streot ponder and consider the problem, moved them. the foreman said: “I know you— and what you have been doing. 1 BARNEBURG & ANDREWS O am no immigrant and mean busi HOUSE FURNISHINGS 1 ness. Either you go elsewhere, or floor Covering*—Best for Leas □ MIDWAY BARBER SHOP go to your own funeral before an S & H Green Stamps with Cash w X 414 PINE STREET PHONE 1591 CENTRAL POINT other setting sun.” Purchases — No Interest or Open Six Days A Week — 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. s 4 Carrying Charges on Contracts. Conklin instantly arranged his af M CLOSED SATURDAY, MAY 30 EARL HOBBS •g Phon« 2-4048 fairs, took his departure and was ■ Sth k Fr«nf S It H Green Stamps — S 8t H Green Stamps — S t H Green Stamps never again seen in the locality. FABER'S Super Market 33C 25c . 49' - 55 - 68c - 39 23° ART and BILLIE’S CAFE Crater Electrical Shop I i YOUR $ $ GO FARTHER WITH SIGNAL! Pine Street Service I CLASSIFIED FOR RENT A two-room furnished apartment with bath 85 Amy St., Central Point. 33-2t. LADY WISHES nd« t • Medford. 8.30 A. M. Monday-S aturda?. Phone 402 or Box 7, Central Point. FOR SALE- 3-bedroom home near grade achool. 554 Bush St. 34-2t FOR SALE—Family car Phone «39 I . S W ITU I1 BOARD OPERATOR. ex* lierience preferred but not neces sary. Contact Mrs. Tharp or Cen tral Point Mutual Telephone Co Office Phone 1401 Central Point Beauty Shop Shop Wisely at WISELY’S FOUNTAIN SERVICE & LUNCHES JUST THE BEST - WHETHER YOU ARE A , ID TEEN AGER MOM, POP OR OLDER Our Curfew Is 11 P.M REVELON A HAZEL BISHOP COSMETICS Phon« 23 Central Point Now Available LINES Join The Local Archery Club I THE FASTEST WE SELL! IVe Want Listings! W. W. Ferguson GROWING SPORT TGtNVl GLEASON’S SPORTING GOODS 237 Pin« Si. Next io Th« Drug Store C«turai Point Op«n9 A.M. io 8 P-M. D«Uy * AJd to 4 PM Sundays BROKER Phone 1242 «Cntral Point i FOR THAT NEXT SKIRTS Baby Shower $2.95 ea THE NEW 301 WIN. CALIBER RIFLES FISHING TACKLE — SPORTING GOODS — GUNS AMMUNITION — ARCHERY SUPPLIES RELOADING EQUIPMENT LADIES CORDUROYS PLAIN AND PRINTED COTTONS Suti 24 32 REG. *3.95 . *5.95 OUT THEY GO FOR 1 COMPLETE BURELSON'S ■ BLEACHED ■ Baby Blankets Baby Gowns Towel Sets Wash Cloth S«ts Baby Dr«ss«s MEN S HEAVY ll-oa. INDUSTRIAL Waist Overalls WIDE LEGS Size« 29-40 *2.50 up 59c 98c *1.19 *1.25 up Also— BOTTLE SETS. TOYS. ROBES. RUBBER PANTS CRIB SHEETS. Etc. $3.95 pair Wrangler ll-oi. WESTERN CUT Button or Zipper Fly SIZE 27-30 »3.39 SIZE 31 42 *3.79 ? <! mens LADIES Flour Sacks I Fabric Shoes Blouses REGULAR 25c Just a tew but a r*al bargain! Regular to *4.95 Thick Cr«p« Soles Faded Blue. Brown or Navy Sii«s 6-12 Spec.— 19c ea. $1.98 ea. $4.85 ■r Bur el son's Dept. Store Phone 1502 Mr- We Give S & H Green Stamps ! Central Point ä
