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C om THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1956 CENTRAL POINT AMERICAN, CENTRAL POINT, OREGON PAGE TWO Kral Point AMERICAN “Official newspaper of the City of Central Point, Oregon" Published weekly on Thursday by Central Poiat Publishing Co., Chester A. Ashton and Cecil A. Sharpe Jr., ow »ers Entered as second class matter at the postoffic;:, Central Point, Oregon, under the Act of March 3, 1897. Re-established September 13. ln2C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year $2.60 Six Months $1.76 Advertising rates on Application Cecil A. Sharpe Jr., Editor 141 North Second St. Telephone NO 4-1323 editorially speaking . . . FOR ONE LAST TIME Before this writer pulls the cover over this old "mill" for the final time, he would like to leave you with a few passing thoughts. Central Point and its people have been good to us for the past two and one-half years and we will retain many memories of friendships, experiences and minor tribulations. On the whole, we will regret the separation, but we feel the gain in knowledge and maturity will, at least in part, make up for any present situation. We will cherish the memories surrounding the birth of our youngest child while residents of this town. We will cherish the memories of friendships which we hope will not end. We will cherish the part we have played in the life of a small American town. We will cherish the feeling that we have been able to contribute, in our small way, to the growth and progress of this city. The value of these memories will not overshadow, however, the dreams we hold for Central Point which we are sure will eventually become reality. If you will bear with us, we would like to point out a few small things which we hope will be done to improve this town . . . "our town" ... if you please. First, we would like to see a complete business section develop along Pine street. Next, we would like to see the many "absentee" business owners and employees become an active part of Central Point, both by residence and by interest. Further, we would like to see the city administration op erated on a sound business basis and the many complaints from residents halted. We would like to see the city officials take a sincere interest in the town and continually drive and work for its improvement. Next, we would like to see the (if you'll pardon the expres sion) moesbacks of our town take a completely new outlook toward the town and stop the opposition which they are con tinually offering to growth, development and progress. Finally, we hope that some day, this city will work out some arrangement to provide paved streets, concrete .walks, unclutter ed vacant lots, trim and neat homes in all parts of town and parks and recreation facilities for its youth. In short, we sincerely hope that Central Point will over come its "growing pains" and develop into a full fledged, active city. Our suggestions may bo too pointed for some to accept, but we are making them only because of the sincere interest we have in the town and its people. We believe the people of this town will not disappoint us. It has been our pleasure . . . goodbye. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR % The Editor American Central Point, Oregon Dear Sir: I wish to thank you on behalf of the American Cancer Socity for your fine advertisting ser vice to the 1956 April Cancer Crusade. With your cooperation in pro moting this year’s theme. "Fight Cancer With A Check-up and A Check,” the Society has conclud- years in being delivered she was stunned for it was a black-mail letter, asking for money to pre vent the writer from exposing George Radcliffe as a murderer. From that moment on mys tery and fear were her constant companions, for, having been married to George for twenty five years, she thought she knew his every thought and action. Yet there were things, she real ized, that made it seem the writ er of the letter might be stating the truth. Taking matters in her own hands, she almost ruined their marriage, for in her fear and anxiety she did some very fool ish things. She knew that if her husband were guilty, then an innocent man was soon to be executed. In going to see the person who wrote the letter, she started a chain of events that ended in his death, and she knew that maybe George had killed him to silence him, and as her fear of him grew she decided to end all the fear and trouble. How she did this and how the story ends will keep you guess ing to the last page. Local 4-H Riders Place in Show Seven Central Point horsemen won top honors during the 4-H Horse Show held Sunday at the fairgrounds in Medford. Penny Sampert of Westside club topped three classes to lead the young 4-H’ers entered in the show. Results and placing of Central Point riders were as follows:. Senior horsemanship: Joyce Kerr, 2nd; Margaret Taylor, 4th; Jim Frink, 7th. Junior horsemanship: Linda Gibson, 4th. Senior bareback riding: Margaret Taylor, 2nd; Jim Frink, 4th. Junior bare- back riding: Linda Gibson, 1st. Halter class: Margaret Taylor, 5th; Jim Frink, 10th. Stock horse: Margaret Taylor, 5th; Linda Gibson, 9th. Trail horse: Margaret Taylor, 3rd; Jim Frink, 7th, and Linda Gibson, 10th. FFA Members Chief Points Ont Honor Kunzman Number Shortage How’s your house number? Police Chief Wallace Bowen pointed out last week that a number of local homes lack identifying house numbers. He mentioned that there have been several times when he has been unable to locate a par ticular house because of the lack of identifying house numbers. As an aid to police and fire department work, all local resi dents are urged to check and make sure a house number is displayed on their home. Persons who do not know their house number may call at the city hall. City records show the correct number for every house and lot in the city. Mrs. C. Hover, Girls Home from Fir Point Mrs. Carl Hover is home now from Fir Point church camp where she spent the past week serving as a teacher. Girls attending from Central Point were Patty McCue, Dorna Mose, LeDawna Kridler, Sharon Danekin and Lynda Bennett. Mrs. Hover reported it was much cooler at the aamp than here in the valley during the week. There were a total of 45 girls from Southern Oregon at tending the camp. VISIT WITH SON Mr. and Mrs. John Blackford of Central Point spent the week end at Davis, Calif., visiting her son, Don Morgan, who is in his third year of veterinary school at California Agricultural col lege. They also attended the Yolo County Fair. VACATION FOR WEEK Mr. and Mrs. Bill Abbott and children, Marla and Tommy, of Central Point left Wednesday for a vacation trip on the Oregon coast. They will be gone a week. Leonard Kunzman, vocational agriculture instructor at Crater High school until his resignation last week, was honored by mem bers of Crater chapter, Future Farmers of America on Friday. The party was held at the home of last year’s president, Norman Barnes. Kunzman, has resigned his teaching post to accept a position with State Vo cational Education department directing adult education. A farewell gift of a leather briefcase was presented to Kunz man. A poem was read in his honor by Chapter President Bob Elden. Several graduates who had been taught by Kunzman were also present at the party. Re freshments of ice cream and punch were served. 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Central Phone 3 3655 Medford i Harold Snodgrass MEDFORD, OREGON far Your Convenience Book Briefs Come Ln and aoe me at Stevens Auto Sale*. Inc. service department lor— PHONE 2-8030 u ed a good campaign aimed at sav ing lives. Most sincerely, H. B. Cooper State Campaign Chairman "Bobbin' Bob Sez:" DIRECTORS
