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THURSDAY. JUNE 28. 1958 CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN. CENTRAL POINT, OREGON PAGE TWO Central Paint AMERICAN "Official newspaper of the City of Central Point, Oregon” Published weekly on Thursday by Central Point Publishing Co., Cnester A. Ashton and Cecil A. Sharpe Jr., owners. Entered as second class matter at the poetoffice, Centra) Point, Oregon, under the Act of March 3, 1897. Re-established September 13. 1°28. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year $2.50 Six Moaths $1.75 Advertising rates on Application Cecil A. Sharpe Jr., Editor 141 North Second St. Telephone NO 4-1323 editorially speaking .... "MUD IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD" Your editor got quite a bang out of the ' newsletter'' sent out by Oregon's junior senator this week. The sheet, sent out under his congressional mailing frank (without paid postage), is strictly political in nature and he is taking a few healthy swings at the opposition. One particular part in the "newsletter" gave us quite a laugh. The junior "statesman" tried to take a cut at Governor Elmo Smith, and, in our opinion, did nothing more than make himself look like a damed fool. We quote from the sheet: "In his talk to the annual Grange convention at Pendleton, Governor Elmo Smith urged a "sell- Orogon" campaign and spoke in favor of more appealing con tainers, good marketing and reasonable prices. He also proposed that specialists be used to find out what the customer wants." From our point of view, with a background in advertising and marketing, the governor's remarks indicated a Dasic under standing of merchandising problems facing the farmer and sug gested, in a general way, a> solution to the problem. The governor's suggestions are basic in merchandising and follow the old axiom of offering the people what they want, when they want it and at a price they want to pay." Every advertising agency in the nation would recognize the governor's remarks as basic steps in a merchandising pro motion. However, Oregon's junior senator, evidentally at his wit's end to find some way to dig Governor Smith, attempted to turn these basic statements into say nothing", ridiculous" wordage. To us, it shows the junior senator's mis-directed brilliance with a pen, and indicates that he is sadly misinformed as to the governor's meaning. It is really too bad that a person elected to a public office cannot devote his time to constructive enterprise -work to help his area and the nation rather then devote time to mud sling ing party politics. R & M Construction Wins Bridge Contract The R. A M Construction Co. of Central Point, owned by John and Mae Robison of Central Point, has been awarded a $14,- 957 contract to construct a rein forced concrete bridge spanning Staley creek, approximately 23 miles south of Oakridge. The announcement came from F. E. Andrews, division engineer of the Bureau of Public Roads, following opening of bids last week. The structure is to be 75 feet in length. There were four other bidders on the job. Book Briefs From Central Point Public Library Avia Van Hoy According to news received from the Medford library, we will soon be receiving new book ends for our library. These are needed in order to keep books in good condition. There should not be so many books on a shelf that in remov ing or replacing books, the bind ings are subjected to stress, and a book end or back shelf is a necessity in keeping them up right, presenting a pleasing ap pearance, and keeping them in good condition. Now that our new shelves are completed and painted, more books will be sent out from Med ford soon. This should be good news to all local patrons, for the selection of reading material will be much larger. Nagle Announces Establishment of Duraclean Firm An amazing new business is being established in the Central Point area. Robert H. Nagle. Route 1, Box 510, Central Point, a resident in this vicinity for two years has announced the opening of a new Duraclean dealership in the Central Point vicinity. Nagle is a member of "Dur aclean Dealers of America,” an international chain of in-the- home rug and upholstery clean ing and moth proofing dealer ships. Similar businesses are established throughout the world in the largest organization of its kind. Services are nationally ad vertised and recommended by America’s leading furniture and department stores As a result of Duraclean scientific studies, there is no need to replace furnishings be cause of untimely wear caused by soiling, Nagle said. Since Duraclean is not a wet soaking or scrubbing process, it is no longer necessary to tear up the house and send things out to be cleaned. Nagle reported that by Dur- acleaning home furnishings can be used again the same day and that years of service are added to them. z GUESTS FROM SPOKANE Mr. and Mrs. George L. Beck and son of Spokane, Wash., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. Chesley Bones and Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Naples, both of Central Point. Beck is the son of Mrs. Bones. They have been in San Francisco attending the Kiwanis conven tion and are returning home. Rom where I sit... fy Joe Marsh Junior Gets "Pinned" Down Junior Baker and friends are all set for their circus. Look for their advertisements on neigh borhood trees. The kids have had problems in staging the event. The biggest was the admission fee. Junior wanted to charge five cents, Mrs. Baker thought it would be much nicer if they charged five pin». So Junior held a meeting with his Directors—then told his mother they’d taken her advice. The ads now read: Giant Circus in Baker’s Backyard. A dmission From where I sit, that’s a cute example of a mighty important point —if you want things to turn out i/our way, then you had better let the other fellow have hi» choice, too. For instance, if your taste should happen to run to, say, iced tea ... then you owe it to ¡touraelf to see that those who prefer beer, buttermilk or what- have-you get to enjoy their fa vorite beverages, too. After all. turn about’s fair play. F ive P ins P lus F ive C ents T ax . Copyright 1936, United State* Rrewers Foundation » First National is Oregon’s favorite place for savings! Forecasters Predict Wool Shortage You benefit from any market improvement, through your co-op. 45c ADVANCED ON WOOL Nagle moved here with his family from Klamath Falls. He served three years with the U.S. Navy during World War II, part of which was spent in the Pa cific theater. Mrs. Nagle is com munity correspondent for the American in the Willow Springs district. \ Ship Collect to PACIFIC WOOL GROWERS 734 N.W. 14th Ave. Portland. Oregon Planning Quick, friendly service... Bank safety You’ll enjoy every visit to a savings window at First National. 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