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Annual Conclave Now In Progress At Local Church Conference at the Community Bible Church is being held this week, Wednesday through Friday at 7:45 p.m.. The speaker for Wednesday and Friday even ing is Mrs. Anne Dievendorf of Japan. Mrs. Dievendorf went to Japan in 1922 and was among the Americans interned on the Islands during the harrowing years of World War II. Coming out of internment she found her work wrecked, the churches burned and the con gregations scattered. Rehabilita tion immediately began, the mis sion was reorganised, all the burned churches were rebuilt and Bible school established in the atom-bomb devastated »-lty of Hioshima. Among her ministries Mrs. Devendorf has taught Bible class es among the University stud ents. She will show movie pic tures, curios and costumes. On Thursday evening Rev. R. M. Jackson, missionary to Viet Nam, Indo China, will speak and show pictures. Mr. Jackson has been on the mission field for 36 years and knows well the history of that land which is currently the hotbed <»f com munist advance and strife. The Rev. Mr. Jackson was interned there during the war. After the war his residence was in Saigon, Hanoi province, but when the Reds captured DienBienPhu he wa# forced to move to Dalat and has continued his missionary work there since that time. Mr. Jackson is well-informed relative to tlhe problems land conflicts that harass Southeast Asia. The missionary services will be held three nights, Wednesday through Friday, the pastor, Rolf H. Hansen, states. The public is invited. Ladies Attend Show At Rogue River A group of ladies from Central Point motored to Rogue River Saturday afternoon, April 18, and attended the flower show put on by the Rogue River, Evans and Laurel clubs. Those making the trip were: Mrs. John Wisely, Miss Minnie White, Mrs. Ingrid Kurz, Mr». Don K. Faber, Mrs. Wallace West, Mrs. May Moorehouae, Mrs. Walt er Sutherland and Mrs. R. D. Kay. RETURN FROM SOUTH Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Page of Route 1, Central Point, returned to their home last Sunday even ing from a trip to Pasadena, Calif , where they visited friends and relatives. They reported a wonderful trip. At Walnut Creek, Calif, they stopped to visit Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clements in their new home there. The Clem ents are former Rogue Valley residents. Relief Corps Holds Convention Saturday The 20th annual convention of local Women's Relief Corps was held Saturday, April 16 at the Legion Memorial hall. Twenty-six members were present from Ashland, Grants Pass and Central Point. Includ ed in the guests were Florence Wick, department president, and Dorothy Kamrath, department in spector. The meeting opened at 10:30 a m. and was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. A delicious dinner was served at noon. Many members were unable to attend because of illness. CHURCH SERVICES MEDFORD FRIENDS CHURCH Corner Merriman and DeBarr. Sunday school at 9:45 a.nj. Wor ship at 11 a m. Choir anthem. Junior church family hour with adult Bible study, three Christian Endeavor Societies and children’s story hour at 6:30 p.m. Worship and praise at 7:30 p.m “Quaker Hour" broadcast over KMED at 9:30 p.m. Clynton G. Crisman, pastor PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GO© Sunday school with class es for all ages at 9:45 aun.. Morn ing worship with message by pastor at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service Sunday evening at 7:30. Young peoples meeting every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meet ing and Bible study Friday even ing at 7:30. Ladies Missionary meeting first and third Wednes days from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend all these services. Rev. W. H Johnson, pastor FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Church worship at 9:45 a.m. with a message from the Gideons and a sermon by the pastor on “The Entrance of Thy Word Giveth Light.” Church school at 10:45 a m. for all boys and girls. Rev. Norman K. Tully, pastor PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH “Holiness become th thine house, O Lord, forever ’’Psalms Sunday School 9 45 a m., Morning Worship 11 00 a.m., Young Peoples Service 6 45 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m.. Mid-week Prayer and Bible Study 7:30, Thursday. H. James Kreider, Pastor CHURCH OF CHRIST Bible school at 9:45 a m. with classes for all ages Morning wor ship at 11 a.m. Youth meet ings at 7 p.m. for junior high and high school age. Evening service at 8 pm. Midweek service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. “The Church Speaks” KMED 8:45 a m. Saturday. Don Whitney, minister J'ville Seniors Schedule Prom, Banquet May 6 By Mrs. Carl Haskins JACKSONVILLE—Jacksonville High school senior prom and junior banquet will be held May 6. Scene of the senior prom will be the Jacksonville Community hall and the banquet will be held at the Jacksonville Rebekah hall. Carmen Cabler is the senior class member in charge of the prom and Carol Iverson, junior, is in charge of the banquet committee. Jacksonville Lions club is spon soring a carnival set for Friday, April 22, at the Community hall. All proceeds from the event will go toward purchase of uniforms for the school band. Central Pointers welcome. The Gloom Chasers, a nation al school assemblies program, was conducted at the high school last Tuesday for high and grade school students. The program fea tured magic and memory acts. News of the death of Guy Hanify, former southern Oregon resident, on April 9, was received last week. He died at Los Angeles and funeral services were held April 12 at Azusa, Calif. He lived in Jacksonville and Medford for many years. Among survivors here are two nieces, Mrs. Gladys Moody, Central Point, and Mrs. Charlotte Evans, Medford. Mrs. Sarah Edens left early Saturday morning by United Air Lines flor Chicago, Ill, where she will visit indefinitely with a son, George Edens, and his wife and four children. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Ha maker and two children, John and Grace, were visitors in Jackson ville and Medford last week. They are from Horse Creek,, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hackworth, 102 C. Street, were presented April 16 with a new daughter weighing 7% pounds born at Sacred Heart hospital. Mrs. Julia Gilliand of Liver- rr4>re, Calri. and Mrs. Robert Fisher of Glendale were visitors at the home of Lois Fretwell this week. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh L. Martin, 107 Pine, observed their 55th wedding anniversary Easter Sun day, April 10. At the Martins for the occasion were their daugh ters, Mrs. W. E. Moss and Mrs. Omar Culy, Jacksonville and their granddaughter. Mrs. Char les S. McBeth. Mr. McBeth and their childen, Michael and Leslie Ann: Willard E. Moss Jr., a grandson,- Mrs. Betty Jean Schneider and her daughter, De borah Ann. and Mrs. Verna Culy. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Flossie Boone, homemak ing teacher, presented girls from her classes in a spring fashion Funeral services for Mrs. Etta show at a meeting of Jackson ville Parent-Teacher .Association May McCready, 76. wno aied at last Wednesday, April 13. It was her home in Jacksonville last Wednesday were held Saturday held at the school gymnasium with interment in Jacksonville and about 60 garments made by cemetery. Survivors include her the girls were modeled. During husband, Neil J. McCready, and the business meeting, officers a niece, Mrs. Essie Fox, Medford, were elected and refreshments and a nephew, Marion Center, were served in the cafeteria after Ashland. the meeting. H. L. Markwith was a surgery Pvt. Frank Dennis Mooring, patient at the Osteopathic hos son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. pital this week. Mooring, has completed eight weeks of basic army training at Ft. Ord, Calif., and is now visit OLD FRIENDS VISIT Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lent from ing his parents on furlough. He is a graduate of Jacksonville high McPherson, Jansas, were recent school in 1954. Private Mooring guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. wiD be assigned to Ft. Belvoir, Weidman. The two couples were Va., for the army’s engineer neighbors in Two Buttes, Col maintenance school. orado, some 20 years ago. number NO 4-1323 Call our new number to report.... New number listed in directory under CENTRAL POINT PUBLISHING CO. Central Point April 29, 1955 new! NO 4-1323 SANDER With dust bag Power Lawn Mower* Garden Tiller« Garden Tractor« Cement Mixer« Spray Paint Equipment ' The most complete RETAIL SERVICE in the valley” EM MERRICK'S PEOPLE with families in Jackson County have found, however, that they can often solve their housing problems ... by having JACKSON COUNT'i FEDERAL Savings & Loan Association help them get homes of their own through HOME Medford Low-down payment, pay-like-rent Home Loans. The former H. F. Eldon small guest house to the rear of the main residence which is being used as a highway engineer's office and is located at Seven Oaks approximately two miles north of Central Point. If you and your family would like to purchase or build a home of your own, or repair or re model your present home, why not stop in for a friendly chat about home financing at SALE DATE: 11:30 A. M. Friday. April 29. 1955. on the premises. BUILDING must be removed within 30 days of notice of acceptance. ANY FINANCING MUST BE ARRANGED BY YOU WITH TH! FINANCING COMPANY OF YOUR CHOICE. IF YOU ARE CONTEMPLATING MOVING THE BUILDING CON SUL’ WITH YOUR MOVER PRIOR TO SALE DATE AND ASCERTAIN IF A PERMIT CAN BE HAD FOR THE ROUTE CONTEMPLATE©. TERMS OF SALE ARE: Cash at the time of sale. The above buildinq is to be sold to the highest bidder at public suction but subject to the approval of the Oregon State Highway Commission with the right reserved to reject any or all bids. All of the bid price must accompany the successful bid. FOR INFORMATION; Contact C. W Parker.. Phons 4 2171 Ext. 717. State Highway Building. Salem or Jack A. Rowland. Resident Locating Engineer. State Highway Department. Box .3, Central Point. 1129 Court Central Point love families . . . but families some times mean problems . . . like housing BUILDING TO BE SOLD; BELT AMERICAN PRINTERS and PUBLISHERS AUCTION SALE HOME « a new To clear right of way of Pacific Highway at Seven Oaks. Dial 3 1522 THURSDAY. APRIL 21. 1955 CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN. CENTRAL POINT, OREGON PAGE SIX OREGON STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION STATE HIGHWAY BUILDING SALEM. OREGON SAVINGS & LOAN % Where You Are Paid to Save ASSOCIATION 126 East Main Street Medford
