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About The Central Point American. (Central Point, Or.) 1936-195? | View Entire Issue (July 21, 1955)
CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN. CENTRAL POINT. OREGON PAGE TWO Central Point AMEBICAA Published weekly on Thursday, bv Central Point * Publishing Co., Chester A. Ashton and Cecil A. Sharpe Jr., owners. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice. Central Point, Oregon, under the Act of March 3. 1897. Re-estabiished September 13. 1928. SUBSCRIPTION RATES* One Year $2 50 Six Months $1.75 Advertising rates on Application Cecil A. Sharpe Jr., Editor 141 North .Second St. Telephone NO 4-1323 Former Postmistress Visits with Parents Book Briefs From Central Point Public Library By Evelyn Graham Central Point has received from the Jackson County Library a group of books to be permanently deposited in the local library. For the reference collection, we have been given “Collier's New Work! Atlas and Gazetter” and the college edition of “Webster's New World Dictionary”. This dictionary was chosen because it has the largest word stock of any college edition and its definitions are written afresh in a modern style and from an American point of view. In addition to the multi- Icolored maps-and complete ga zetter, the atlas includes many ■ •1 to Rocks and Minerals”. The text is a technical discussion of min eral collections, rock and mineral classifications, physical proper ties. and descriptions. The 254 illustrations will be helpful to both the amateur and professional as an aid in rock and mineral identification. It is the plan of the branch department of the Jackson County Library to continue to provide other new and interesting addi tions to the collection—to make the Central Point Library a more attractive and efficient servant of your community. tables, charts, and statistics with an explanatory text presenting Mrs. Charles McDonald of the world in its geographical, North Hollywood, California, ac physical and commerical aspects. companied bv her two nephews, We have received several of Craig and Kirk Pierce of Fuller the Golden Nature Guide series, ton, Calif., arrived in Central written by Herbert Zim. All of Point last Sunday morning. these books are beautifully ill They will be here to visit her ustrated with colored plates and parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Munn. are “co-authored'' by eminent The boy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. scientists. Available now at Cent James Pierce, are expected here ral Point are following titles: later. “Trees”, “Birds”, “Flowers’, Mrs. McDonald is former post- “Stars ’, and “Insects". We also mistress of Central Point post have on order the book on mam office. mals in this series. The nature lover will be glad ELLIS HOME SOLD to know that we have “Wild The former Robert Ellis home Flowers of the Pacific Coast” by at 624 Alder street has been sold Leslie L. Haskin. This attractive t0 Mr. and Mrs. George E. Cavin, book includes botanical descrip formerly of Klamath Falls. The tions and illustrations of our Cavins are sister and brother-in- lieautiful western wildflowers. law of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mor Another welcome addition is ris of Central Point. The sale was Frederick Pough’s “Field Guide handled by the M & M Agency. New Minister At Gold Hill Honored Sunday By Adah Jones GOLD HILL—Rev. and Mrs. George Hatch of Community Methodist church were honored on Sunday evening at the church by a reception, welcoming them to the community. The first part of the evening was spent in group Ringing in the sanctuary with Mrs. Rov Eskew, pianist, and Mrs. Paul Molloy, leading. Those present then adjourned to the dining room where punch, coffee and cookies were served at beautifully decorated tables. Mrs. Wendell Aoplen was at the coffee urn and Pat Bickel of the MYF group serving punch. Floral and table decorations were in charge of Mrs. J G. Kofahl and Mrs. Millie Walker. Others assisting were Mrs. Wil mer Bailev. Mrs. Lawrence Smith and Mrs. Melvin Burnett. VISTORS FROM ILLINOIS Cousins of Mrs. Warren Pat- terson. Upton road, from Bristol, Illinois, are house guests this week at her home. They are Lena and Mabel Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Bennett and two sons of southern California alsö visited briefly at the Patterson home this week. THURSDAY. JULY 21. 1955 Legion Auxiliary Plans Camp White Birthday Party Plans for the Camp White Aug ust birthday party were made at .the last meeting of Myers-Hol land unit. American Legion Aux iliary. Mrs. Mary Parker, delegate from the local unit, will leave next Tuesday for the American Legion Auxiliary convention to be held at Redmond July 27 through July 30. It was announced that the aux iliary will hold only one meeting a month during July and August. Committee chairmen have been oppointed for this year. Chair men and their committees are: Civil defense, Mrs. Ella Mae McCall; public relations and com munity service, Mrs. Margaret Naples: constitution and bylaws, Mrs. Effie Borah; publicity, Mrs. Eva Campbell. Membership, Mrs. Alberta Gear in; hospital and rehabilitation, Mrs. Mary Parker; Americanism, Mrs. Leola Faber; Pan-American and music, Mrs. Elizabeth Faber, and child welfare, Mrs. Mary Parker. TO LEAVE MONDAY Fred Parkinson will arrive in Central Point late Sunday even ing from Silverton. He and his wife and two children will leave Monday morning to make their home at Silverton. Parkinson rec ently purchased the Silverton Drug. '- V ' OES Why of course they can stay -for dinner I I when you have a new 1955 HGJIÌE FREEZER e Enjoy luxury foods out of season! • Buy foods In quantity when prices are lowest! M.d.l P-1 SS —IS <H H. SIS lb. •••«! opacity NOW 5 4.5U ONLY PER WEEK LOW DOWN PAYMENT it's simple to prepare meals on short notice when you have a ILfCTDli HAL KRUEGER | ▼ | AL THOMPSON Phone 2-2456 Corner of Main and Bartiatt MEDFORD food. Geezer! You’ll welcome the conivnicnce of a freezer when unexpected guests drop in. 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