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About Southern Oregon miner. (Ashland, Or.) 1935-1946 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 19, 1940)
Friday, Jan. 19. 1C40 SOUTHERN OREGON MINER Page 4 Southern Oregon Miner Published Everv Friday at 167 East Main Street ASHLAND, OREGON ★ Entered as second-class matter February 15, 1835, at the postoffice at Ashland, Oregon, under the act of March 3, 1879. ★ TELEPHONE 8561 “THE TRUTH WILL PEN PORTRAITS o/ OREGON DRAWN FOR THE MINER BY MAU PUKKNON Leonard N. Hall Sn Editor and Publisher (CLIEMil.Mu' WWil ★ StPtiFSD 'fcUtoy IF'<0!HS3V SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) ONE YEAR ....... $1 5€ 80c SIX MONTHS (Mailed Anywhere in the United State») LOCATED SEVEN MILES FROM THE SUMMIT OF THE CASCADES,CLEAR LANE IS FAMOUS FOR ITS CLEARNESS. THIS BODY OF WATER WAS FORMED WHEN LAVA FLOWED DOWN FROM BELKNAP CRA TER INTO THE UPPER Me RENZ IE SUBMERGING AN ANCIENT FOREST, THE TREES OF WHICH ARE PERFECT SPECIMENS OF TREES GROWING IN THE NEARBY VICINITY. CLEAR LAKE COVERS ABOUT TWO SQUARE MILES ANO HAS AN ELEVATION OK 3,030 PEET. SKT YOU FREE" THE AUTOMOBILE WAGES A BLOODY BLITZKRIEG ON OUR HIGHWAYS! Several fatal and near-fatal highway accidents in and around Ashland during recent weeks have im pressed most people with the awful and deadly pos sibilities of a harmless-looking pleasure car. Meant to bring joy, happiness and freedom to a modern peo ple, automobiles possess a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde combination of traits. Tragic and regrettable as are all highway acci dents. the fact remains that most of them could have been avoided by the application of more caution, great er alertness or maintenance of a better mechanical condition of the vehicle. None want to undergo the horrible flesh-tearing and bone-splintering experience that is an automobile wreck, yet many of us continue blithely on in our carelessness content to believe that those things can’t happen to us. But the do. Drivers should never for a moment lose sight of the road, drive at excessive speeds or be indifferent toward mechanical failures. Catastrophe lurks at every hillcrest, each blind turn, in every bald tire or faulty brake. At this time of year highways are covered with patches of ice and frost, death-traps to those who blunder in at high speeds. All these things are ready to pounce on you and your loved ones—and tragedy knows neither color nor station. Only an alert caution will increase the odds that the next bleeding and dying hulk carried into an emergency ward won’t be you. Drive intelligently and live to tell about it! ★ * * WITH BENEFIT PAYMENTS STARTING, SOCIAL SECURITY REVEALS ITSELF! For three years loud and bitter complaint has been made against the Social Security act by wage earners and employers who each have been compelled to dig up one per cent of wages paid. It looked like another foolish extravagance of congress being imposed on the public against its will. Now, however, with benefit payments beginning to roll in for eligible families, the Social Security act begins to take definite shape and becomes something more than a money-gathering agency. Cash is starting to complete the cycle from employe and employer to the government and back again to the employe or his survivors. Take John Jones, for example, a lumber worker who has complained long and loudly about the one per cent deduction made from his pay checks for Social Se curity. For three years his earnings have averaged $100 a month and early this year death swept him away. Jones had a wife and two children, aged five and seven years. In three years Jones had paid $36 in Social Se curity, and his employer a like amount, but here’s what Jones’ family get for that sum: Widow Jones will receive $19.31 per month until the youngest child is 16 years of age, or 18 if in school (unless she remarries before that time); each child will draw $12.88 per month until each is 16 years of age or 18 years old if in school, making a total benefit payment from the government of $45.06, which would be quite a help to Widow Jones and her family. Suppose each child continues his schooling and the widow remains unmarried: In return for the $36 her husband paid into the fund, they will receive about $6500 in benefits! From this one example it can be seen that for his money, John Jones not only was building up retire ment benefits for himself, but also protecting his family in case death should take away their wage earner. And to Jones, the swell part of the whole thing is that his employer paid half the cost. Just where the employer comes out is not yet clear, but certainly there’s no reason for complaint on the part of the mil lions of workers and their families who become the beneficiaries of the Social Security law. Again under the New Deal the lot of the working HAS HAD FOUR CAPI TALS . OREGON CITY, SAL EM. CORVALLIS AND EUGENE HAVE ALL APPEARED AS CAPITAL'S OF OREGON IN A GENERAL ELECTION EUGENE CITY RECEIVED THE CREATE ST NUMBER OE VOTES BUY THE ELECTION WAS IGNORED AND IN DECEMBER /85C THE LEGISLATURE AND SUPREME COURT ASSEMBLED IN SALEM. and minor violation» 783 Motor vehicle accidents re ported in city limits 61 Bicycle accident» reporletl with slight Injun«-» 3 Dea til caused by bicycle ac cident in contact with per son 1 Accidents caused by motor car con'acl with person 3 Traifie accidents reported 68 Arrests made where court action deemed necessary 104 Number of conviction» 103 Cars stolen from Ashland (both reotwwed) 1 Cars recovered for other town» 2 Cai thicvva captured Juvenile cases handled 14 Assistance rendered to other officers and citizens 448 Calls for investigation and inloi mall. hi I Dogs picked up and dis posed of 84 it coat Ashland $84 to i!is|a>ac of these dogs We »old 354 license tags ami remitted $389 50 to the county clerk Tile city should re celve a percentage of thlM amount mg to $232 40. leaving a profit ol $138 40 for 1939 Retenue«« High Total revenue for 1939 is as follows: Temisnaiy auto stickers $556 (Ml 115 oo I’«sii, card tuble licenses M.Oi iJquor licenses 232 40 I ><>g licenses 1 2 .50 Bill posting 896 90 Fines, forfeitures (city) 225 50 bines, forfeitures (state) Total $2,153 30 Court Case Breakdown: NAS THE FIRST PROVISIONAL GOVERNOR OF OREGON (JUNE l¿, I&J5— MARCH 3. 1819 ) ____________________________________ <^) I IMO M h classes is improved. In theory, and possibly in prac tice, the improved position of labor will react to the ultimate benefit of the employer and the nation as a whole to compensate the employer for his payment of half the costs. PROGRESS NOTEi IS THEME OF CITY REPORTS FOR ’39 (Continued from page 1) 1923 Ashland ha» always borne an excellent financial reputation but it is gratifying to note that this reputation is being enhanced by a steady and systematic reduc tion of its indebtedness. Electric Department The fact that the electric de- partment has contributed some $25.300 to other departments and to the general fund of the city in itself speaks volumes as to the ef ficiency and success of this de partment during the past year While this department has not made f any “ major improvements j during the past year, it has con tinued its policy of proper mainte nance of all lines and equipment. Immediately prior to the increase in price of copper due to war stim ulation. the department acquired some $10,000 worth of copper wire at a price which effected a mater ial saving on the basis of the present market. The matter of the replacement of the city light plant by reason of some unexpected dis aster has confronted the council for a number of years and it has been decided by ordinance that a sinking fund of $50.000 would be a proper amount to adequately safeguard the city's interest in I this respect. All excess revenues of the light department will hence forth be applied to the reduction of taxes. Water Department The water department, paid out the sum of $27,468.75 during the past year toward the retirement of its bonded indebtedness. In the irrigation system a total of 3420 feet of pipe was replaced, 1280 feet being 18-inch pipe and 2140 feet being 24-inch pipe. Six thous- and eight hun-'red sixty-xour feet of cast iron r r, was replaced in the mam water system, including 1050 feet of 10-inch pipe. 354 feet of eight-inch pipe, 3000 feet of six-inch pipe and 2460 feet of four- inch pipe WPA labor was utilized almost exclusively for the instal lation of the pipe, thereby enab ling its installation for approxi mately the material cost. It is pleasing to note that tne sewage disposal plant has continued to earn sufficient revenues to meet its bond retirement, interest and maintenance charges. This plant has functioned very efficiently during the past year. One note worthy improvement by the water department was the installation of a carbon machine for the control of taste and odor caused by algae in the water. This machine has functioned very satisfactorily, making it possible to use storage waters throughout the entire year. Street Department The oil surfacing of portions of Morton, Pennsylvania, Beach, Granite, Alida and High streets were outstanding permanent im provements made bv the street de partment in 1939. This work was made possible by the cooperation of Jackson county and the im provements were made at much p-s cost to the property owners 'iffented than would otherwise be possible The street department has not neglected its usual func- I ti< f " i'/ ’ Cn" and maintenance and also has installed 3660 feet Number and type of cases taken to court: Drunk and disorderly 51 Disorderly (not drunk) 5 Vagi.im y 9 1 li.oiic violation 7 1 Petty laieeliy Thi-lt ot bicycle 1 ’. t i ami •> 1 2 Bad checks Forgery of drain tile and 2790 feet of storm Assault with intent to kill sewer under the WPA. thereby Burglary assisting in the relief burden. Insane person Fire Department The fire chief reports a total fire loss for the past year of $2632 34. indicating that the fire department has operated . <-f- ficiently and satisfactorily Ash- land's insurance ratrti continue to be in the lowest bracket for cities of this classification. It is my rec ommendation that the council turn its attention at the earliest op portunity to the matter of provid ing the fire department with more adequate housing facilities The present quarters should be repair ed and improved, or new quarters should be provided. Police Department I am gratified to report that during the past year it has main tained its outstanding record as one of the best departments for its size in the state The annual re- port of the chief of police indi cates that all violations brought to the attention of this department have received immediate and sat isfactory attention Hospital Under the management of .Mr and Mrs Karl Nini« the Ashland Community hospital has been op erating smoothly and satisfactor ily. Seven hundred fl fly dollars were spent for a new sterilizer Other improvements of its facili ties are anticipated as soon as suf ficient funds are available. Cemetery The long-range plan for installa tion of a complete sprinkling sys tem in the city cemeteries was continued during the past year. It is anticipated that this sprinkling system will be completed within the next few years Realty The realty committee of the city has done its work so effic iently that there now remain only three city owned properties which are for sale The others have gone back on the tax roils or are being used for governmental purposes Library and Park Hoard As indicated by their respective reports, the library and park boards have carefully and econom ically conducted their respective branches of the city government. Before closing I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the fine cooperation I have received from the members of the city council, the city officials and em- ployes, both elective and appoint- ive, the press and the citizens of dur community My administrative duties hav«> been made easy by reason of the harmonious spirit which has prevailed throughout the city departments and I wish to thank all those who have helped to make the past year the success which I believe it has been. I repeat the closing passage of my last report by stating that it is the desire of those connected with the administration of govern ment in Ashland to deal fairly with those who have business with the city and we shall welcome constructive suggestions regarding the future welfare of Ashland at any time MAYOR T S. WILEY. POLICE DEPARTMENT Miles traveled in police car 31,395 Miles traveled on motorcycle 5.130 '’’otal number miles 30 525 Hours on foot patrol 2,235 D^ore, windows found un locked or open.............. „.... «21 Transients given bed, meal 178 Warnings issued on traffic 9 Driving while intoxicated Garbage violation 4 1 1 5 1 Total number court cases 104 There were 12 felony cases in cluding one assault with intent to kill which drew 20 years in Judge Norton’s court, the total of 20 years and 10 months for the other 11 cases, making a grand total ot 40 years and 10 months imprison ment All captured and convictions secured by Ashland police officers Petty larceny and other misde meanor cases drew 1089 days in city and county jails We have had but 24 cars stolen in Ashland during the last seven years, an average of less than four cars per year, all recovered. New Bicycle Ordinance With reference to our new ordi nance, regulating and licensing bi cycles, I wish to alate we have all supplies on hand, a sample of which we are handing you at this time with a brief explanation of their use. These do not Include the operators' manual and exam ination papers which arc being compiled by the superintendent of schools These manuals, or hand books, will be similar to the little booklet put out by the secretary of state for motor vehicle o|»er- ators and will be given the school children for study in order that they might b<- prepared to pass the written examinations These examinations will be handled by the schools and a riding test con ducted by the police department, after which we will be ready to receive applications for operators and license tags It probably will be Feb. 1 before we can put this law into effect, dejiending on how long it will take students to make a study and pass examinations in the schools We take this opportunity to thank the members of the council and May.n Wll<-y for their fin.- cooperation and advice during the last year and assure them that each member of the Ashland po lice department will strive to merit your continued confidence. —C. P. TALENT. FIRE DEPARTMENT Number of calls answered. 81. Number of men employed at fires, 278 Amount of chemical use: S and A, 12*4 gallons, pyrene 1(4 gal lons, foamtte 7*i gallons. Numoer of feet of hose used: 2 (4-inch, 2100 feet; 1%-inch, 350 feet, and %-inch, 4250 inch Value of property involved, $152,722; amount of insurance in volved, $66,340; amount of insur ance paid, $1580.34; loss not cov ered by insurance, $1052; total 1939 fire loss, $2632 34 The months of May, August, Oc tober and December passed with no fire loss in Ashland. C. J BAUGHMAN —•-------- •. WE’VE GOT IT! “We’ve Got It!’’ is our motto— And how we do shout It; Other towns may have bid ter stuff, Yea, they may, but we doubt It! Patronize your home stores first, They’ll sell you cash or credit And It’s a cinch If they’ve not got it They’ll hurry up and get It! —B. H. ----------- • Margaret Starnes visited with friends in Klamath Falis Sunday • Emmitt Cline left Monday for Redding where he is employed. • R. I. Flaharty made a business trip to San Franclaco thia week. SECURITY PAY OU i LINED HERE Federal benefits now payable under the old age and survivors insurance plan of the social accui- ity act were discussed In Ashland Tuesday by Edwin Hales of the social security board's regional office in San Francisco. Bates was aceottipanied by Wes ley Hayes, manager of the Klam ath Falls office of the social se curity board, who stated that his office is prepared to accept appli cations from eligible persons in Jackson county entitled to these benefits 'Hie two men were en route to a Medford speaking en gagement when they outlined the benefits for Miner renders. The social security officials ex plained that if a worker now 65 or more years of age chooses to retire from employment, he cun receive the monthly benefit if he has been employed at jobs covered by tlie social security act In six calendar quarter» since Jan 1. 1937, and earned at least $50 in each of those quarters from such employment These lire the minimum require ments for old-age benefits at this time. An aged worker who does not have the necessary quarters of employment can make up the re quirement by working during this year or next year Survivor benefits will lie paid each month to the widow and de- pendent children of a worker who Ilea, regardless of the age at vliich death occurred, providing 111 the widow has in her cure a hild of the deceased worker that Is less than age 16 or under 18 and ittending school and «21 If the worker previous to death had the six calendar quarters of employ ment stated above Information on old-age and sur vivor benefits may be obtained without charge by writing to the social security board, 611 Medical- Dental building. Klamath Falls • • George Smith made a trip to Eugene last week-end • Dr Robert Peaehry visited her«' recently at the home of Mr and Mrs A II Peachey CHECK YOUR BRAKES! L’MI.H BRtKLS wrrr the main cause of acci dent« last year. Why ex pose your family to this danger? liuir the brakes «■nun In rd tirforr you nuike th«« next trip. Drive onto our Weaver Safety Isnr for quick, accurate test! ★ Clyde Caton’s JUNCTION GARAGE Siskiyou Boulevard at Indiana PHONE 5311 Phone 6732 FOR QUALITY AND SERVICE CLOVER LEAF DAIRY IK YOUR PRESENT LIFE INNURANCE ADEQUATE? Hee STEVEN R. SCHUERMAN PHONE 4721 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
