K f « Llt.-r.ry *11— Pf* MOW, with election behind us, A ’ the time has come for all good citizens to take down their candi­ date»* buttons and put up the American flag. 1 1 Rubbing salt in the losers' wounds may not lx- the acme <»f love for one's enemies, but bait is a good disinfectant. Fair play should emerge from this campaign only gradually, as even so it will be quite a shock. 111 I Volume IX YULE OPENING TO BE TALKED COMING WEEK And as Doc MacCracken aptly (jNLY BUSINESS of a routine pul it, the election s ail over but nature was reviewed by the the grouching. board of directors of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, who met 111 yesterday noon at the Plaza cafe The bull, which has been shot up for u regular session. pretty badly, now might get from The board approved the monthly one to four years rest for recuper­ report of the secretary, discussed ation depending on sincerity of plans for the highway dedication losers who claimed right along of the new section of 99 over the they were great patriots. Siskiyou»; temporarily tabled ac­ tion in connection with proposed 1 1 1 Democrats, however, owe a enlargement of facilities in curb­ great debt to their rival republic- ing non-profltable solicitations and ans, for it la the GOP who make .«•viewed the results of then au­ thorization in seeking donations the demos look good. to clean up the July 4 deficit. 1 1 1 It was indicated that another Soon iui ¡•artisans have finished board meeting might be called this collecting their pound of flesh month to review pending business from tho election, all will be ready >n connection with the schedule of to give their last ounce of effort activities on the docket for the re­ toward a united, loyal America mainder of the year. Date for the That minority of voters who for lorum dinner with the Talent eight years have refused to be­ Grange was set as Friday, Nov. lieve that the majority is right ¿9. and details will be worked out should acquiesce to the adminis­ on this within the near future, tration and let the dead past bury ticket drive is expected to be its dead, which smell pretty bad ■»tarted next wrek. by now. Hardly anybody meant The merchants' Christmas open­ half that was said during the cam­ ing committee will be called to­ paign and most of us would like gether next week to outline plans lo unsay that. • or the 1940 Ashland Christmas opening. This group, headed by 1 1 1 Some consolation remains for John Daugherty as chairman, was republicans, despite the over­ to have met a short time ago but whelming maturity for Roosevelt. due to the number of conflicting Didn't J«»hn L Lewis promise to activities, it was decided to tem­ porarily postpone the ¿easions. resign? 1 1 1 -------- »--------- Self-Defense Training is New Phase for Men Of Ashland in Battery ♦ 4 4 And Ashland newspaper readers are wondering if General Green, who a week ago declared only the easily swayed would vote for the President, «till thinks everybody else is out or step. They all may have been out of step, but a lot of Battery B entered a new phase 'em seemed to get to the polls of training this week as they be­ anyway. gan schools on extended order drill and other means of protection 111 Senator McNary, who early con- for the soldier when he is advanc­ •eded the election to Roosevelt, ing into fire Along with the new increased in Mature as a states­ drill the unit has continued its man with The Miner when ho was drill on the AA and six-inch guns. It is probable that the battery first to pledge support and alleg­ iance to the President. McNary, as will continue to drill on means by vice presidential candidate on the which the soldier will be able to GOP ticket, conducted a pretty protect himself. It is not known good campaign for reelection to how long these new drills will con­ tinue but it is probable that they the senate in 1942. will continue for some time, The 1 1 1 tmttery has already had some drill FLASH! Joe Ixruls has conceded on defense when advancing into fire but this is the first intensive the election to Roosevelt. drill that the unit ha» had. 111 Capt. Hubert B. Bentley, who The daily press, which would has been in command of this unit rather be right than with the Pres­ for the past two years, was trans­ ident. now will have splendid op­ ferred to headquarters as plans portunity to demonstrate whether and training officer this week. it can be trustc-il with the liberties Capt. Charles H. Delsman, who guaranteed It by the constitution. was captain of Battery B in 1937 and 1938, was transferred into this 1 1 1 unit as new commanding officer. Republicans should take heart, First Lieut. William B. Clary and however. They probably could lick Second Lieut Lynn Neely will re­ the Italians. main as Captain Delsman’s junior officers. 111 New equipment is being Issued Defense of America now rests largely on our air force. Survival the enlisted men as the days roll of the election demonstrated this by. The soldiers were further pre­ country can ward off the low pared for personal cleanliness this week when they were issued com­ blows. plete shaving equipment. The men 111 now have five pairs of issued un­ A brisk sale of razor blades was derwear, seven pairs of socks, two reported in Ashland Wednesday shirts, two pair of slacks and var­ morning to drivers of Wlllkle- ious other regular training equip­ ment such as packs, shelter-halves, stickered cars. tents, pins, etc. 111 Leonard Negles, who has been FLASH! Martin, Barton and stationed at the Fort Stevens hos­ Fish (phew!) have conceded the pital pending decision as where to election to Roosevelt transfer him to a better place for operation, has been transferred 111 "My country, right or wrong, out of the battery and hereafter but still my country” now can will be stationed at Vancouver have real inspiration for those who Barracks, Wash Leonard, while only with the battery for a short believed in the losing »ide. time, was a willing soldier and 111 will be greatly missed by the bat­ The viewers of alarm and point­ tery personnel. Besides new clothing comforts ers with pride will now make a brief pause for station Identifica­ for the men, other comforts have tion until they learn just what been added for them. Other than the theater there is a library, and their station is in politics. a recreation room where the men 111 can play ping pong, read and play FLASH! Wendell Willkie and the nlckleodeon. Presto logs were the Ashland Daily Twiddiings are issued last week and are found to rumored on the verge of conced­ be quite an improvement over the ing the election to Roosevelt. old wet fir that has been issued to date. r It is probable that many of the men will be issued passes to Ash­ L. D. Meservey land this week-end. Already about and Companion 50 men have signed up for passes. Battery B was required to at­ Aie Invited to Be Guests of the tend a special film Monday night. film showed various army Southern Oregon Miner TTie maneuvers Including methods of To See Their Choice of defense and offense. Various types of guns also were shown, the Following ------------- •------------- Varsity Theater REHERVES TIE POINTERS 0-0 IN MUD HERE SATURDAY Programs: (Friday and Saturday) "TORRID ZONE" "GAUCHO SERENADE” (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) "MY LOVE CAME BACK’* • Please Call at The Miner Office for Your Guest Tickets Playing on a rain-soaked field in Ashland last Saturday after­ noon, the Ashland high reserves and Central Point high fought to a 0-0 tie. The game was a thriller from start to finish with the slip­ pery bail changing hands often. | The reserves showed remarkable Improvement since their 13 to 7 loss to the Pointers earlier in ths season, Jim $**—Uu*f % 9t! ASHLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1940 Planned in Medford Final arrangements for the an­ nual Armistice day celebraticsi Monday, Nov. 11, have been com­ pleted by the executive committee of Medford Poet No. 15, American Lsftoa. Script, with a face value of 11. to which coupons are attached in denominations of 10 and 25 cents, may be used at the many enter­ tainment events being offered. Entertainment will include the Ashland-Medford football game at the high school stadium, matinees the t««1oa dance al U>e Orient«! Gardens, I>‘gion script may be purchased from Ashland legionnaires Or Ashland Commander Herb Moore ------------ •------------- AHS THESPIANS READY PLAY FOR NOVEMBER 15TH WITH Friday, Nov. 15, set as the date for "It Won’t Be Long Now,” Ashland high school’s Anni­ versary play, directed by Miss Ruth Woods, only about 10 days remain for final preparations to be made The entire play Is set in the home of Robert Preston, a young millionaire, played by Ralph Gill- more, who suddenly finds he has only 24 hour» to live. The laugh- packed scenes that ensue bring in Preston's buslr.es» staff who In­ clude Miss Wilkes, his secretary, played by Emmy Lou Smith; Will­ iam Meek, an office worker, play­ ed by Bob Broil!; Thomas, the aged butler, by Bob Callahan, and iteansy slake, the impertinent of­ fice boy, portrayed by Harialee Wilson. Dr. Walter Talley, played by Bill Alves, is a friend of Preston and an admirer of Ann Winston, played by Peggy Whittle, to whom Prealon M engaged B»tty Jo Bums, as Vivian Darren, a flirta­ tious young gold-digger; Charles Dobson, a political go-between, played by John Kerns; the Rever­ end Doctor Loring, played by Ned Barraclough; Bill Blackmer as the policeman; John Isenhower as Frank Cullen, a political reformer, and Bill Cate, a cameraman, make up the supporting cast. The technical staff for the play comprise» student assistant, Mar- garette Bamthouse; stage. Dick Beminghausen; property. Sue Par­ kinson and Ned Barraclough; cos­ tumes, Shirley Cushing and Flor­ ence Wood; lights, Bill Van Vleet; sound effects. Don De Lisle; sales, Bill Kaegi; advertising. Nathan Gale, and publicity, Mary Ann Delsman. Tickets will be on sale tomor- row, with prices set at 25 cents for students and 35 cents for adults. All tickets may be reserv­ ed at Elhart's and reserve seat tickets in the first 10 rows are 10 cents extra. High School Sribes Search for Old Files Number 45 ASHLAND VOTERS ARE HOLD-OUTS ON STATE AND NATION m0