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Friday, Feb. 23, 1940 SOUTHERN OREGON MINER t*age 4 PORTRAITS of OREGON Southern Oregon Miner PEN DRAWN FGfc THE MINER BY MAC PIIERNON Leonard N. Hall Published Every Friday at MJ7 East Main Street ASHLAND. OREGON J"U-LrLj-Ln_ri-nj,‘»*‘ Editor and Publisher w . A MARK TO SIIOO! AT! <5>mpuriac>n may be odious, but the following item culled from hii eaatern paper, which may be an eye-opener for city officials und taxpayers, clearly shows how the a/faliH of a small city can be -on ducted without undue »train on it* pocketbook ’ Tarentum, Pa. Taxes iu Tar entum borough were reaffirmed al five mill» today one of the lowest rale» in Allegheny county. "Borough council retained the MM rate last night afler hearing a iepart that the five mill rate would leave a favorable treasury oaiance of $14.4X2 thia year "In addition tO the $1’7,2M ■> pended from taxes till» ycai, coun cil estimated ita other Incomes of 1138,SOO from a municipal powci plant and $45.1(M) from a borough owned water system. The year'» budget called for $265,664 in »X- pendituiea ’’ Old) TIMER ONE YEAR ....... I’ SIX MONTHS......... 80c (Mailed Anywhere in the United States) ★ TELEPHONE 8561 SET YOU FREE” "THE TRUTH WILL, THOSE HAPPY TOURNAMENT DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN! An even happier harbinger of spring than the cheerful robin is the annual class B basketball tour nament in the spacious gymnasium of the Southern Oregon College of Education. The tournament will get under way Wednesday, Feb. 28. and will reach a white heat climax Saturday. March 2, when the district cham pions will emerge from among hundreds of enthus iastic, athletically-gifted players. If there is one time of the year when the older folks may glory in the health and hapipness of youth, it is during the tournament. Games are thrilling to watch, interesting to discuss and of life-and-death im portance to the players. Good old unadulterated American physical and mental wholesomness reached its 12-month peak in Ashland when the local college brings together the pick of eight southern Oregon counties and every per son still interested in life should make it a point to attend as many games as possible. (And here’s a tip: Be a kid again and play hookey from work a couple of afternoons and go out to the big gym for a real picker-upper!) * * ★ MANY WHO PRIVATELY BENEFIT MOST FROM BONNEVILLE CONDEMN IT PUBLICLY! Just how much any president must do for his peo ple before being eligible for their thanks, especially in an election year, is a matter for the ouija board. Portland newspapers this week announced the sign ing of a second large industrial plant for Bonneville power by a new iron ore reduction plant to be located near Vancouver. The Sierra Iron company signed a 20-year contract for power and a 30-year lease on ground where an immense plant will be built to even tually employ 400 men. Recently the Aluminum Com pany of America signed leases for power and an nounced that Bonneville facilities were bringing a new $3,000,000 plant to the Portland vicinity. The Sierra company, in addition to extensive build ing and important payroll advantages, will utilize northwest iron ore, limestone and coal, as well as electric energy from the new deal’s Bonneville. Yet with all this new industry and commercial de velopment right at the door of Portland, Oregon’s leading republican daily still insists that President Roosevelt’s administration has been one of impractical extravagance, waste and squandering and a menace to the country. A new industrial empire is being built in the wild erness of the west, developing our resources, using our natural advantages, employing our manpower. And be cause the administration that visioned and created this new era is democratic, republicans who benefit equally with all are partisanly stupid with the blasphemy, ca joling and discrediting. The northwest long will be in Mr. Roosevelt’s debt for having remembered the forgotten part of America, the forgotten man. ★ ★ ★ ENGLAND’S INDIFFERENCE TO FINLAND IS SQUANDERING HER FRIENDSHIPS! If the British are as canny diplomats as reputation puts them, then they are passing up a sure thing by not flying to Finland’s aid with all available man- powcv and munitions. For through Finland England has a sure road to the hearts of all Americans, whose sympathies sway their sense. And it goes without argument that the British are anxious to gain the United States as an ally, either openly or covertly. Yes, because brave, honest little Finland has played square with Uncle Sam—when all her powerful neigh bors were biting the hand that fed them when feeding was urgent—we Americans are deeply sympathetic with the Finns’ sad plight. And, naturally, any real friend of Finland is a friend of ours—that is. of course, if they’re friends in need. America’s history has been one long story of irri- AS TO COST . . . Whatever your decision may be, you are assured of a service satisfactory in every way. Funeral Service Since 1897 LITWILLER FUNERAL HOME (Formerly Stock’s Funeral Parlor) C.M. Litwiller We Never Close Phone 4541 ARTHUR TAYl.Olt JOINS IN IJCG1ON CITIZENSHIP PLAN tation with, abuse by and war against England, and the average American needs no undue prodding to re member the past. Yet blundering, muddling British have seen fit to show contempt for the United States' neutrality zones, integrity of our mails and sovereignty of our ships. Americans don't like that, and have gone to war with England before as the result of similar treatment. * So it seems odd that the diplomatic British haven’t calculated the sincerity of American sympathy with Finland and arrived at the obvious conclusion that material aid to the tiny country now would purchase far greater help for England when the need arises. Americans are rightfully skeptical of British claims of sympathy for Finland, for pledges were made to Poland ere that nation lost identity. In contrast to the days of the last World war, we are more inclined to judge our former ally by her deeds rather than by the efficiency of her propaganda ministry. ★ ★ ★ THE DEATH OF POOR FINLAND WILL BE ANOTHER BULWARK TO OUR NEUTRALITY! Not only has England lost American sympathy by delay in sending tangible assistance to Finland, but thereby has helped crush the one present threat to determined United States neutrality. The end of Finland will mark the death of an American “interest” in Europe’s war. One by one we have watched the valiant fall, unaided. And as each fell they revealed more and more the selfish purpose of both England and France in this present conflict. It will be hard to persuade Americans that our former allies are fighting the battle of all democracy and freedom; they will have to think up newer and better sob stories this time. For with the extinction of Finland American neu trality will be strengthened; one great temptation to relent in our aloofness will have been eliminated. • HILTS NEWS • • Mrs. Fred Bayliss and Mrs L. Clark were co-hostesses at a 1 o’clock luncheon and bridge party at the Mt. Crest ranch last Wed nesday. The house was beautifully decorated and luncheon and score cards were all in valentine motifs Those attending were Mesdames Elmer Jackson, Roy Schlappi, Waldemar Holmberg, William Roush. Frank Graves. Ben Ollom, Frank Ohlund Ted Quamme, Frank Ward, Jack Clark, Vernal Nebeker, Arthur Gilberg, William McCluskey, Pete Schleuter, John Kalvett, Lloyd Luper, Bill Poff, Ray Elliott. Fred Haynes, Harry De Jamett. Antone Mendes, Wil liam Bray, Arthur Nelson, Russell Harris, Arthur Pedersen, Lester Laurente and John DeWitt of Hilt and Mrs. Richard Black of Ash land. Mrs. Ben Ollom won the Joor prize, high prize at bridge m & h won by Mrs. Arthur Nelson, and low by Mrs Fred Haynes. The afternoon was greatly en joyed by all present. • Mr. and Mrs. Joe Foggiotto are the proud parents of a son bom Thursday night in the Yreka hospital. Both mother and son are doing nicely. • Fred Haynes Jr. was at home last week following minor surgi- cal treatment. • The Ladies Aid met Thursday at the club house with Mrs. H. De Jamett, president, conducting the meeting. A chapter from the Bible was read by Mrs. Bert Mitchell. Others present were Me«dames Ted Quamme. John De Witt. Frank Ward, Walter Bray, H. Clevenger, Fred Haynes, Wil- (lam Gran, Waldemar Holmberg, Elmer Jackson, Lester Lauren tz and the Rev. and Mrs. Bernard Lowry. Mrs. John De Witt and Mrs. De Jamett were hostesses A delicious cake, decorated with candy hearts, and napkins were in keeping with St Valentines day • Mr and Mrs Robert Gilberg moved to Paio Alto last week where they will make their home • Gerald Goodwin, who has been residing near Fort Lewis, Wash for several months, returned home last week. Dr Arthur 8. Taylor, member of SOCK faculty and the Oregon state American lx-gion depart ment, a» well aM the Asnlund jxrnt. met with other committee mein- , bei.s in Grants I’mat Thutsda\ Feb. 15, to discuss plana for a : citizenship recognition day to wel come young people at attainment of citizenship age, 21 years. The event will be held in Granta Puss April 11 and wil, include )>articlpation by schools and pat riotic societies • The sixth grade has a new stud ent. Glenn Wilkins, from Klamath Fails He came from the Pelican school He Is 11 years old The sixth grade is planning to publish a new edition <»f the Lin coln U>g their jchool newspaper rueaday. Feb 21. they chose new itaff memiters They arc: Editor, lean Harden, assistant editor. Joe ■ «ambert; ouslness manager, Wes ley Vail; sports editors. Bonnie Griffith and Jack Dickinson. amt art editor, Gordm Peterson Re porters were chosen to gel news from other rooms. George Washington’! birthday was Thursday, Feb 22 Everyone at school planned to celebrate Washington's birthday The third grade of Lincoln school has a pioneer exhibit It Has many things in It about pio neers It is not a very big one yrt Katherine Grumman was absent all last week with a cold and room six is glad to have her Imck • • IMck Petersen "f Medford vis ited herr Tuesday at the home of his mother, Mts Chris Petersen. • Bob Bectal of Dunsmuir visited he e last week end with relatives iui I friends Sunday Afternoon March 3rd CURTAIN at 2:15 MARIAN LEGION AUXILIARY DINES I’VlRlolK «.Roll’s id . ig ANDERSON The American Legion auxiliary entertained member« of all Ash land women's patriotic oig^nlza- lions at a covered dish dinner in the Civic club house Thursday I night Commander Neil Allen of I Granta Pass wax guest speaker for the evening, with the Ashland Kiltie band furnishing several mu- ideal numbers Paul Buyers and Miss lads White were vocal ank lets • Colored «irrstes* IJrlnr Contralto Concert M run» 7 row* 7 rt)»» |4.U S.1 M3 Uh Reserve Seats Now Call or Write PR U I T T’S Music Radio Cantai 111 W. Main I* ho nr Medford, tire. MUr ehe« hr pa) able to Oro. *. Hunt Concert talks at Medford • HOLLY Chief speaker m> the special Americanism program in the Elks temple Wednesday night was Wil liam McAllister, Medford attorney and suite representative The pro gram was scheduled to follow reg ular businrss meeting and includ ed several musical numbers. • Ib-aulltii THEA I Kt HOW TO CLEANSE AND SOOTHE * TIRED STRAINED’EYES STUDENTS GET NYA 4 DIN SOCE student a will receive $3510 from National Youth ad ministration. according to Adinin- I Istrator Aubrey Williams Of the ! $14,039,626 appropriated for the nation. $165,240 will go to Oregon students. GET JAIL MENTEN4 EK • Don't tuffer fromburn- ing, smarting eye». Murine bring! you ryur'cA, amsring rrhrt. Murine's sis extra in* fiedients aimplittly »t<h «w«y eye irritr- fion-make your eye« (eel rlean,fresh,alive! Use Murinetwicedaily. *■ ye M rain due t«xiu«r, dri vine. (lare, rloee weak. movles.rea>l>n<,lale hour«. 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SCHUERMAN PHONE 4721 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO. Th« I Sinter | Tai Inrlntied Tlie Ashland branch of the Fl National Bank <>! l''>iti.ind post office and all city offi> were closed Thursday in obse ance of Washington's birthday u_ nivermry • Two Portland youths, Wml.y Moctcri and CUnord McArthur were sentenced to 30 days In the county jail on charges of defraud- ing an innkeeper when they par took of meals in a local cafe and walked out without paying Both have previous criminal records. • • Mrs Jack Robertson of the Sis kiyou» Monday returned from lais Angeles where she was called by the death of a relative. • H E Holland of Montague was an Ashland visitor Wednesday • M C. Lininger underwent a major operation In the Community hospital Thursday. • Dr. and Mrs A S. Taylor made a business trip to Medford Tues- day. ksuiuui t'lrnl Next la.« OFFICES CLONED FOR DAI M c A llister ■* * * * By SCHOOL MTU DEN I'S l'o the Editor: * SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) Entered as second-class matter February IS. 1935, at the post office at Ashland. Oregon, under the act of March 3, 1879. LINCOLN to the Editor : School News LETTERS Registration Notice! The Registration Books in all pre cincts in the County, with the excep tion of the precincts in Medford, and Ashland, will be closed for registra tion on March 2nd, and remain closed until April 3rd, due to the Special Election being held on April 2, 1940. G. R. CARTER, > County Clerk