PAGE SIX
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1853
GENTHAL POINT AMERICAN CENTRAL POINT QRfiBQN
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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am no immigrant and mean busi
HOUSE FURNISHINGS
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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<!
mens
LADIES
Flour Sacks
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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
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