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Fun, Color, Thrills! See Ashland’s Softball Opening Friday! d L'FFORTH In congress thin week * J to open credits to Englund al though luw now forbid« loan« to wur debt defaulter« illu«tiate« that anti-war luw« punned in time« of pence are 11« volatile a« resolu tions made by the town toper during hi« hangover. 111 Volume IX ASHLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1940 Sun Breaks Up PLAN BIGGEST ‘ Warm Suffering’of Anglers In Higher Elevations JULY 4 PARADE FOR ASHLAND The Miner Picks a Ticket! With the Oregon primary elections falling on Tragedy of the lowland« invas ion i« the po««lbility that carelea« ALTHOUGH «MMilhern Or«*- Friday, The Miner is being mailed to readers a day bomber« may have spill all of the gon Is noted for balmy, early thi« week for obvious reasons. And, in order Kaiaer'« wood supply at Doorn plcilsaiit weather, there are and forced him into unemploy time« in the «tprhig, at high to give voters the benefit of information gained ment. altitude«,, when the thermo I »LANS to provide Ashland with from acquaintance with or investigation of some meter starts beating Its arms 1 th«- most gigantic July 4 street 111 and sUxiiping its feet to k«*ep of the candidates, we publish a “ticket” of favored Rcuaon why moat people in a parade ever seen in southern Ore from freezing. rut stay there la becauae they gon were near completion Mon ones, with explanations, given in an unbiased and In «-«Hit rust t«i last week try to lift themaelve« out by theii day when Herb Moore, parade end, which was so warm fish- sincere effort to reveal qualifications wherever they committee chairman, and Assist NhoeHtrlngn. ernM-n’s rest noses were «muted ant Chairman J. P imugherty an- appear: 111 by sunburn too, recent for bounced their list of sub-commit- K hurd-luck guy I« one who tcea and outlined arrangements ay« Into the mountain lake«, GOLF COURSE PURCHASE—The Miner sin could full into u la-d of roae« and Ix-lng made for the feature >uid str«-ams have been le«»s cerely urges residents to vote yes on this measure. come up «melling like the ferti thiui comfortable nod s|>e< lal- Committees selected include tin- ly so when flycuaterw get to liser. Although many people may not fully understand the following: Planning and design comparing not«w. ing. Mrs C E. Corry, Mr». Clyde 111 question, we are certain most would agree—knowing Said Ivor Erwin, one of the Trouble with meddler« who al Dunham. Arthur L Coggins; juve more conservative - speaking the full picture —that municipal purchase of the golf ways mean well is they never nile division, H 8 Ingle, Wilbur fishermen, “It waa so cold up Bushnell. Mrs H H Elhart, Mrs leave well enough alone. course is a wise move and one in the taxpayers' in at Fish lake the last time I R L Crosby and Mrs. Ijiwrence 111 went that my goose-bump«, terest. Benefit from the purchase will accrue to the Wilson, miscellaneous entries, Ned .Street corner strategists claim Mars, Guy Applewhite. Clyde Cat had snowline»." community as a whole and not just golfers alone. America will have to fight Oer- on and Jud Doake; horse division, IJsti-nlng inirry Hunter, an many sooner or later, so we had l-K-d Hornes, Noel Heard. 1» L (The Miner staff is strictly non-golfing, but is in other angler, added that on a belter go help the allies now, be Patterson all to work in cooper went trip there he and his terested in seeing Ashland preserve its recreational fore the nuzia invade the United ation with the rodeo committee; two com|MMiiona were so cold facilities and complementary advantages.) State« But suppose Hitler dm-s reviewing stand and judging, C their bout churned up the lake come over we can alwaya play P Talent and M T Burns The from shaking, mid fish were CIRCUIT JUDGE—Herbert K. Hanna of Med our twat game on the home court, chairman for each committee is almost Impossible to land be- ford, as the best fitted and most qualified for the po where the gallery la with us. cniisr their shivering, added the first named. to their fighting, made 'em Cash awards totaling $275 will sition; W. T. (Tom) Miller of Grants Pass is The 111 unusual I.I hard to handle. Be New nylon synthetic silk hose I m - made to outstanding entrants Miner’s second choice on the basis of ability and sides, trouts' teeth chattered were placed on the market thia In the parade, including a grand so hard the hooks would fly ¡>rlze of $30. competence. week and the 1 heering from Japan out of their mouths. Th«- commercial divlri.ni awards was not noticeable. COUNTY JUDGE—Ralph Billings of Ashland, include first prize, $zv, arvunu, $10. third prize $0. fourth prize whose more than seven years as a member of the $4. and $2 50 each for fifth, sixth county court, combined with his unquestioned integ and seventh prizes In the organ izations division seven award» will rity and understanding of the county’s needs, make be made similar to those in the him the favorite republican nominee. commercial division. Music divis ion will give $30 first prize, $20 COUNTY COMMISSIONER—E. B. Poyer of second and $15 for third Juvenile Ashland for democratic nomination; a successful The Associated Students of prizes are $2 50 first, $1 50 second, Southern Oregon College c.Z Edu $1 third and 50 cents each for business man and dairyman, Poyer is a man his cation will hold a student laxly fourth to 14th prize winning en THE LARGEST graduating class party can endorse with confidence. For republican election all day Friday, May 17. Ftve dollars will be award 1 100 in number in the his The following candidates have tries ed the moat comical entry and tory of Ashland high school will nomination, Arthur E. Powell of Central Point; Art been nominated by the student $2 50 will be given the second council and the student body: winner in the comedy section receive diploma« starting at 7:30 has made a success in his private life, has made a J*iv«ldent. Chailes Sturgill of Ash Miscellaneous division entries will ' o'clock Wednesday night, May 22, creditable record as school board member and mayor land, Don Barnes of Phoenix and be awarded $2 50 first prize, $1 50 in the Junior high auditorium. In < >ntra»t to past years, in of his town. Eugene Crites of Roaeburg; vice second and $1 third. Ribbons will president, Ralph Lamb of Eagle be awarded winners in the mature which formals and dark suits were COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT—C. R. Point, John Childers of Talent and and young horse entries. Prizes of prominent. graduates will be Bowman, incumbent; although The Miner has dis Edward Cate of Ashland; secre $15, $10 and $5 will be given for garbed in grey caps and gowns. George A Briscoe, retired sup agreed with Bowman’s unfair printing activity, we tary, Corinne Harwood, Jean parade horse entries. In the kiddie Ix-onurd and Margnret Mann, all section of the horse division erintendent of schools, will give recommend him as an educator of proven ability. of Medford; treasurer, lx*»lic Sega- award» of $4. $2 50, $1.50 and $1 the greeting speech to graduates and R. C. Groesbeck, Klamath worth of Aahiand. Kenneth will be given (But we DO wish he’d get out of the printing busi Falls attorney and member of the Thompson of Portland. 1-ela Hen -------------- •--------------- ness !) state board of higher education, derson of Medford and Lynn Wolfe will deliver the commencement of Phoenix. Arts; pep promoter. DISTRICT ATTORNEY—Now you’ve got us be address. Harold Grow of Eagle Point, Buzz tween two good friends, either of whom would be a Graduating seniors, according to Robcraon of Ashland and Keith information released by Princi considerable improvement over the retiring district Palmerton of Hogue River; six’lai pal B C. Forsythe, include the chairman. Kenton Robbins of Ash attorney! Joe Fliegel of Medford is a respected and following: land, and editor of the Siskiyou, Robert F. Alexander. Mary Jean capable man for the republican nomination, while Harold Baughman of Ashland. TIIK OAK STREET GAK- Avery, David M A Barker. Peter * AGE Tiiraday «-«»mplrted a -------- •------------ N. A Barker, Max J. Barraclough, Assistant District Attorney George Neilson has (iOOO-gsdlon otorugr tank, be James Lawrence Beebe, Rosemary come up “through the ranks" and knows the work, lieved to be the largrat ever Lu Bell. Harvey Nelson Berg constructed in Ashland, to be strom. Jack Merle Bishop, Del the county and his business. We’re gonna say no delivered to a Yreka gasoline mar E Bohn, Edward E. Bost more on this and give that spot the go-by. and oil wholi-saler. Ashland American Legion aux wick, Melvin Brantley, Harley From 50 to BO tanks of all COUNTY CLERK — Fortunately for Jackson iliary ladies have prepared 1800 Paul Brower, Wana Brown, Jo sizes a month has been the poppies, 300 more than last year, (Continued on page 4) seph T. Burdlc, Cloma Jeannette average output of the grow for sale on Aahiand atreeta Sat Burton. Stanley B. Coleman, Rich ing Ashland busltu-sn, accord urday, May 25. ard E. Cortheli. James Coomes, ing to Harry Morris, and the Mr«. Eva Stauffer, chairman of Wanda Claire Cox, Doris A Dan- previous record for the Oak ¡Hippy day, has announced that ford, Stanford Allen Davis, Roger Street welders was a 5000- her assistants will include Kate De Shazer and Charles H. Dels- gallon tank IK feet in length Blackmer, Mildred Frazier, Dor man Jr. and seven fret eight inch«** othy Hedburg, Mr» Hall, Olive Marjorie J. Dozier, Phyllis Ann in diameter. Burdlc, Gladys Crandall, Mrs. El Dozier, Helen J Elam, George R. San Diego. Calif primary I presume many of the don Cortheli, Violet Whittle. Lois Engel. Nancy Mae Firestone, Dor attorneys will do thi«, as I believe Moore, I<ura Applewhite and other othea Flaharty, Imo Foresee. Roy To As the a Editor: former circuit judge of it to be their plain duty to give to auxiliary members, Boy Scout« Neal Fouch, Jean Carolyne Fride- Jackson and counties I the people what information they and Camp Fire girls. ger, Ruth Marian Froman, Petron- wish to make Josephine a statement con may have upon the subject. Proceeds of the sale will be ella Fullerton, Martha Jane Gear cerning the candidacy of Herbert shared by local disabled veterans 1 have known all of the candi hart, Amasa L. Gilman, Dorothea K. Hanna for that office, and will ami their dependents with other» Jean Gilman, Thomas Gettling, be pleased if you can give space dates for many years. This letter who manufacture the tiny memen is not written for the purpose of Robert Arthur Gregory, Leia J. your paper for the enclosed getting into any discussion as to toes of the first World war in hos If preregiatration totals are an Greshman, Jewell Mae Griffith, in to the voters: pitals over the nation. the respective merits of the can indication, then according to Ash Charles Jack Hanel, Ralph Harri letter ----------- •------------ To the Voters of Jackson and didates. and what is said is said land Registrar Homer Billings a son, Evelyn M. Holdt, Dorothy Josephine Counties I have just LEONA CHIPMAN WEDS with all kindness and in the in heavy vote in the primary elec Marie Hibbs, George High. Carl NORTHERN CALIFORNIAN tions Friday, May 17, will be cast. Eugene Isenhower, Mary Eliza learned that Herbert K. Hanna is terest of public welfare. An unusually large number of beth Jones. LeRoy Dale Kaegi. a candidate for the office of cir I have known Herbert K. Han Leona Maybelie Chipman. voters qualified for the primary Edythe Josephine Kannasto, Eun cuit judge of your district. na, who is one of the aspirants I have known Mr. Hanna for daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. balloting in the Ashland area, ice E. Kincaid and Frank Paul judgeship, all of his life. I about 40 years. I was court re for Chipman of Ashland, and Wood Billings declared, and a represen King. knew as a boy and I have porter in the circuit court when known him row D. Tuter of Shasta City, tative turnout is being urged by Henry Kneebone. Charlotte May his him through his 30 years father, the late Hon. H. K. Calif , were united in marriage both major parties. Knox, Richard A. Leigh. Ellen Hanna was judge, and I knew him of practice in Jackson and Jose Muy 11 in Reno, Nev. Attending Voters in the southern part of Lewis, Margaret Ixmise Lytle, very well from his school days on phine counties and in the supreme the couple were Jewell Griffith the county will mark ballots in Carol F. McCollum, Nellie G. Mc court and in the United States and Harry Chipman, brother of the following polling places: Lain, B. Dorothy McNeil, Ronald In 1910 to 1923, I was judge of federal court at Portland. the circuit court and had an ex the bride. Precinct No. 1, Ashland Boule Alvin Minear, Elga Mae Mont I practiced before his father They will make their home In vard, public library; No. 2, Ash gomery. Barbara Jean Moore, cellent opportunity to observe him Shasta City where the groom is land Fast Central, city hall; No Marv Alta Nelter Lyndel Warren in his relations with the court, while he was occupying this same with his clients and with his fel bench more than 20 years. Judge employed. 3, Ashland West Central, 81 North Newbry, Don Amos Nosier, How low lawyers. I was his law part Hanna had a wide reputation for Main; No. 4. Ashland Oak. 102 ard De Vere Parker. Robert Ped ner in judicial bearing, a judicial mind, 1923 and 1924. Oak street; No. 5, Ashland North. erson, Eugene C. Perry, Patricia Mr. Hanna is a man of absolute fairness, integrity and ability. His Jack Bearss 138 North Main; No. 6, Ashland Powell, Marvin Alvin Poyer, Mel integrity, sound legal judg son has these qualifications in a East, 1B0 Fourth street; No. 7, vin Dale Poyer, Ronald Vernon ment, and of has the right tempera marked degree. While he is quiet and Companion Ashland Southeast, Junior high Price, Geraldine Pulse. Richard ment for performing the duties of and unassuming, he is neverthe Are Invited to Be Guests of the school; No. 8, Ashland Northwest. Wray Putney and Wanda Luree the office for which he is a can less firm and has a splendid stand Washington achool;No. 9, Ashland Reynolds. ing among all who know him and Southern Oregon Miner South, 372 Liberty street;' No. 10. Milton Merle Rhoads. Mareelle didate. have known of him. His election I take pleasure in unreservedly Ashland West, Valley View school J. Rice, Nancy Elain«* Ring, Aud recommending him to the voters will be deemed a credit and honor To See Their Choice of house; No. 13, Barron, Neil Creek rey Martha Rude, Carolin«' Anita for the nomination and election to to the institution and increase the school house; No. 14. Bellview, Sander, K. Wayne Scholar, John the office. I believe the people of faith which the people have and the Following Bellview school house; No. 21, Edward Setchel), Lewis Russell the district would find him an should endure in the institution. Varsity Theater Colestin, Summit ranch; No. 58, Setchell, Fred C. Shere Jr., Earl efficient I take great pleasure in com and capable judge. Pinehurst, DeCarlow's store; No. C. Schilling. Charlotte M Short, mending Herbert Hanna to the Programs: Sincerely, 63, Talent East, city hall, Talent; Oscar F. Silver Jr., Robert A. kindly consideration of the vot FRANK M CALKINS Stearns. Dona C. Sollee. Thomas (Friday and Saturday) No. 64, Talent West, Talent high ers. S, Walker, Ardis Neal Warren, school building. Respectfully submitted, “NURSE EDITH CAVEI.L" Senator Keunits Speaks Out Ella Josephine Watson, Penelope ----------- A. E. REAMES. “OLD CALIENTE" Whetstone, Joan Whitmore, Myr To the Editor of the Southern DR. POLING IS SPEAKER Oregon Mini'r and to the Voters tle J. Whitsett, Jerrold L. Wilcox. Dr. D. V. Poling, high school NO LICENSE COSTS $9.50 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) of Jackson and Josephine Coun visitor for the Oregon State sys Maurice Dale Williams, Devon J. Clarence Willis Maupin was ties: “THE GRAPES OF WRATH" tem of higher education, will de Wray and Joseph M. Wurzer. ----------- •------------ As one of the members of the fined $5 and $4 50 court costs by liver the commencement address • Oregon bar, I wish to express my Justice of the Peace M. T. Burns • The radio study club met at in the college gymnasium June 4. Please Call at The Miner Office Dr. Poling will speak on “The the C. H. Modrell home Sunday opinion upon the matter of the for lack of driver's license. He i for Your Quest Ticket« «election of a circuit judge at thia was arrested by state police. afternoon. End« of Life." LARGEST CLASS IN AHS HISTORY WILL GRADUATE SOCE TO ELECT STUDENT HEADS Largest Storage Tank Ever Built in Ashland Is Completed Tuesday Poppy Sale Set For Ashland May 25th Number 20 SEVEN TEAMS TO OPEN SOFTDALL SEASON FRIDAY I EAVING no player or idea un- turned, Ashland Softball asso ciation and school officials have arrranged an outstanding opening night program for Friday, May 17. The diamond debut will start with a street parade at 7:30 o’clock with players of the seven league teams in full uniform, headed by the Junior high band, forming a procession at the plaza and marching up East Main street to the public library, where players will disband and hurry to the high school field where teams will draw lots to determine pairings for three two-lnning games and a bye. Winners of the first round, and the bye outfit, will meet in two two-inning battles and the winners of that round will play for the night'« honors and soft drinks on the house, in addition to the opening night glory and privi lege of rubbing it in on other play ers over the week-end. As preliminary to the series of brief but bloodthirsty games play ers. team managers and sponsors will be introduced over loud speaker system, umpires will be introduced for benefit of strong voiced fans and the fun will get under way, aided by the Ashland Kilty band, the Junior high band, special stunts and Parker Hess' rule book. Refreshments On Hand Hiram’s ice cream store has taken over refreshment concession at the ball park, with a percentage of gross sales pledged to local Scout and Camp Fire organiza tions. Pop. peanuts, ice cream and all the complements of softball will be ready for consumption. Regular league games will open at 8 p. m. Monday, May 20, with second game starting at 9 p. m. Games will be played Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, with each team playing twice weekly. except every seventh round, when one team will play but one game that week. Friday night the new Provost- Leverette-Varsity team will see action for the first time and Hilt is returning to the league after a year’s absence. Others forming the schedule are Miner Press, Pine Boxers. Elks, Talent and Dodgers. All teams have been working out under the lights and some have held practice games. Five umpires have been given examin ations and sponsors and the execu tive board met Wednesday night to complete details of the pro gram. JUDGE CALKINS, EVAN REAMES PRAISE HANNA FOR DENCH POST HEAVY PRIMARY VOTE FORECAST WILL DODGE vowing to use a telephone on his next finan cial report. TED LOCKHART unable to speak scornfully of women driv ers to his wife JEWELL for breaking a windshield because of a dented fender on him. BILL BROWN trying to ex plain a scratched face. VELMA BROWER walking down the street with a rolling pin clutched menacingly in her hand. The fire department being called to soothe a quaking fur nace and Volunteer Fireman HARVEY WALKER returning wearily after a fruitless pur suit of the truck. CUFF BROMLEY hiding un der a sawmill while his mother, DOROTHY BAUGHMAN, qpiirph Ari JIM HARKER, in a case of mistaken identity, yes-yessing the telephone for GENE HOP PER. DALE KAEGI forgetting his skates and having to walk home from the high drive. HAROLD BOOTHBY becom ing the proud father of a baby boy almost as big as he is. ELSIE HURST and a dog named Lady deciding to vote for the opponent of a doorbell- happy politician who .disturbed Lady at bath. WINSTON HOTELL brag ging about his cow which gave nothing buttermilk.