THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1954
March of Dimes A.A.U
Boxing Show To Be
Held January 30
CENTRAL POfNT AMERICAN. CENTRAL POINT. OREGON
Will be ready and trying to deliver I Burrell. In addition to his tremen
I
the KO. every step ot the way.
dous punching power, Burrell moves
In the top half of the double i with the speed and grace of a
main event for the March of Dunes | giant cat. But, boxmg fans in the
Benefit tourney of champions. Big Pacific Northwest liken Amos Lin
Johnny Burrell, the San Francisco coln to the fabulous Joe Louis
HEAVYWEIGHT SENSATION where his ability to throw lightning
meets up with a real smoothie when fast punches is concerned. Like
he tackles Portland's Amos Lincoln. all heavyweights, Lincoln can end
Here again it will be champion a battle with a single punch. This
against champion. Burrell, at 234 match is pegged for sure as a fis’ic
pounds is a San Francisco Diamond natural.
One thing is certain,
Belt Champion while Lincoln, 185 when these two meet, something
will have to give. And each man
pounds, is an A.A.U. titleholder.
This match is one of those has vowed that it will be his op
“dream battles” which pits knock ponent!
out puncher against clever boxer.
In the semi-wmdup, fans will
It will be a large question whether see a welterweight fray that is
the smooth-moving Lincoln can likely to rival either of the main
chart a safe course through the events. Dave Johnson, 144 pound
atomic explosions of Big Johhny San Francisco Diamond Belt Champ-
PAGE THREE
ion takes on the A.A.U. title-holder ports ¿porting Goods, Bohemian
Mrs. Hilda Hague presented Mrs.
from Portland, Phil Moyer of the Club T e Union Club and the Jun Bertha Bursell, retiring recorder,
famous fighting Moyers.
ior Chamber of Commerce m Med with a past recorder’s pin and Mrs
Continuing the parade of champ ford; at. Barker's Men's Store in Bursell in turn presented Mrs. Ha
ions. Ed Millberger, Northwest Giants Pass and Eber heart’s Sport gue with a past oracle s ptn. A
A.A.U. 148 pound champion will ing Goods in Ashland.
candlelight memorial for Mrs. Wil
meet Medford’s sweet-moving K.O
liam Lac>* was held. The 23rd
clouter, Steve Crippen.
Psalm was read by Mrs. Emma
Local Group Meets
In another featured spot on this
Collins.
superb show, Bobby Lyons, Med At Benson Home;
Installation of officers was held
ford, the sweet-moving, hard-sock - Install New Officers
I with Mrs. Chew installing officer
mg 110 pounder meets Oregon’s i
and Mrs. Walker, marshal. The 1951
A.A.U. flyweight champion from
Central Point Royal Neighbor» of officer» are Mrs. Emma Collins,
Portland, Lewis Johnson.
America met
met at
at the
the home
home of
of Mrs.
Mrs | oracle;
oracle; Mrs.
T.L., Hague, past oracle;
America
Five additional matches complete Adina Benson. Willow Spring road. Mrs. Bursell, vice-oracle; Mrs. Mao
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Boxing Show, to be held at Mer monthly session. Four visitors in Sukow, recorder; Mrs. Letie Greg
rick’s Arena in Medford on Satur troduced were District Deputy Elsa ory, receiver; Mrs. Doris Nealon.
day, January 30th, with the first Walker. Mrs. Melva Chew, Mrs. An marshal; Mrs. Benson .inner sen-
bout slated to begin at 8:30 p.m.
na McCormick and Mrs. Laura Scott, tinal; Mrs. Hclna McDowell, mana
Tickets are now on sale at Lam- Osceola. Neb.
ger.
The Medford Junior Chamber of
Commerce and the Rogue Boxing
Club of Medford have teamed no to
present a "Show of Chain pions" for
the March of Dimes at Merrica's
Arena. Saturday, January 30, in
Medford. The boxing »how is slated
to be perhaps the outstanding A.A.-
U. Boxing card ever to be presented
in this area.
Topping the evening will be a
double main event. Matched in the
first half of this outstanding fistic
presentation, Jackie Puscas, the
Eugene, Oregon knockout artist,
will trade K.O. bombs with San
Francisco’s left-hooking Jimmy
Walker. Puscas, Canadian Diamond
Belt Champion, also is the owner of
an A.A.U. title and last year was a
SIMS CYCLE & F
finalist in the national A.A.U. tour
COATS’
nament in Boston. Jackie was
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after toss his punches in the money
ranks. In Jimmy Walker, Puscas
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Leonards Flowers
Phono 2 9687
Rev. N. K. Tully. D. D.. Pastor
Church worship at 9:45 A.M Ser
mon, “Life with Wings.” Church
School follows immediately after
wards, with classes for all ages.
Sunday. Jan. 24. evening, 7:30 p.m.,
worship service for the Job's Daugh
ters. The whole church consti
tuency, as well as the members of
t..o order, their families, and friends
arc cordially invited.
BAPTIST SERVICES
Corner of Manzanita Si. & Pacific
High House No. 122
Sunday School, all ages
9:45 a.m
Morning Worship
11 ;00 a.m
Training Union
. ------ 6:30 p.m
Evening Worship
7:30 p m
Thursday Praver meeting—7:30 p.m.
235 No. Bartlett
CLAUSS MOTORS
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It Bartlett
Phone 2-6195
ADRIENNE'S
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Apparell
214 E. Main St.
Phone 2-7169
S-W Floor Cover
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Since 1918“
9 S. Central Ave. * Phone 2-9392
Dr. Robert J. Urie
1723 N. Riverside
Thomas J. Hight
Realtor
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Don Whitney. Minister
9:45 A.M.—Bible School for all
ages.
11:00 a.m.— Morning Worship
Communion and Sermon.
8 45 p.m.—Youth meetings for
both intermediates and High School.
8:00 p.m.—Evening Service.
8.00 p.m.—Wednesday Mid-week
Service.
General Insurance
Mortgage Loans
221 No. Central
Typewriter & Adding
Machine Rontals
Underwood-Sundstrand
Dictaphone
128 N. Bartlett
Phone 3-3133
Mill & Logging Supplie»
Wisconsin Engines
944 S. Central
Phono 2-6155
Chapel Mortuary
ART CENTER
Frank Morgan and
Harold Snodgrass
Formerly Monahan & Wiggins
Hours 9 to 5:30 including Sat.
28 So. Central
Phone 2-5504
HAL E. BISHOP
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Phone: Medford 2-8030
404 E. Main
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214 W. Main
Phone 2 521
Medford
Night School H.S. Makeup &
College Elective Subjects
31 N. Grape
Phone 2-5720
34th Year
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Mrttford, Orriron
Corner 6th tt Oakdal*
Phone 2 6675
Medford
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2739 NO. PACIFIC HIGHWAY
H Mil* North of Big Y
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PHONE 2-4956
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Purchases — No Interest or
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»th ft Front Phone 1-4M8
Stark’s
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SALES & SERVICE
1111 No. Riverside
P^one Medford, Collect
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28 N. Bartlett
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Cleaning & Repairing
1617 N. Riverside - Phone 2-4809
PHONE 2 4998
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Medford 2-2873 - Ashland 4851
33 So. Bartlett
135 Morse Ave
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Business College
Phona 2 6169
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Phone 2-4123
Crater Lake Motors
Santos Agate Shop
Huffman Bros.
Haup?rt Tractor Co.
Hardware ■ Plumbing • Furniture
Dealers in Scrap Metal
2708 No. Pacific Highway
PHONE 2-S0-’3
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GENERAL MOTORS DIESEL
3610 N. Pacific Hiway
P one 2 5278
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Central Point
CLEANERS
634 North Central Avenue
P^one 2 6425 — Medford
Phone 1321
Dial 2-6262
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Dial 2-2121
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PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD
5th & Pme Streets
Herald James. Pastor
Sunday School .. ..------- 9:45 am.
Morning Worship------- 11:00 a.m.
Junior Service
— — 7:00 p.m.
Evangelistic Service
— 7:30 p.m
Midweek Services:
Tues. Young People's Service—7:45
p.m.
Thurs. Bible Study and Worship—
7:45 p.m.
Public cordially invited to all
services.
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PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH
Rev. Frank B. Mills. Pastor
Sunday School
...
- 9:45 A.M.
Worship
11.00 A.M.
Evening Service
7:30 P.M.
Thursday Prayer Meeting, 7:30 P.M.
“A Friendly Welcome for All.”
CAL.-ORE.
MACHINERY CO.
OFFICE SUPPLY
OPTOMETRIST
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH
Rolf H. Hansen. Pastor
9:45 A.M.—Sunday School.
FLOORCOVERING EXPERTS
11:00 A.M.—Worship
6:45 P.M- .—Young People's &
eetings
children’s meetings
FREE ESTIMATES
7:45 P.M. —Evangelistic Service, i
Monday:
7:45 P.M.—Men's Prayer Meeting
709 S. Riverside—Phone 2-7376
Wednesday:
7:45 P.M.—Mid-week prayer meet
Medford, Oregon
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JESUS NAME CHURCH
We Give S 6 H Green Stampe
Sunday School_______ 10:03 a.m..
Morning Worship
11:00 a.m
Evangelical Service
7:33 p.m <
&
Wednesday Night Service 7:33 p.m.
SUNSHINE GOSPEL MISSION
Located on Mace Road
oppoa.’c Elk Lumber Company
Rev. tr Mrs. J. O. Morgen. Pastors
Sunday School—9:45 a.m. Surprise
contest for children.
Morning Worship
11 00 a.m
Young People's Service—7:00 p m.
Holy Ghost Rally Saturday—8 00
p.m
Evangelistic xr-vick____ 8:00 pm
Wednesday mgnt service. (Young
Pe>ple's)—8 00 p m.
You are c >rdially invited to attend
sM Uue swvwee
ALAN JEWETTS
LARRY SCHADE
317 East Main St.
Phone 2-5487 or 2-6033
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