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V"" « Complaints are coming In that this column is growing shorter each week, which unquestionably is true Personally we thought to give room to more lm|M>rtant things, ami to evade the extra task of writing, but we CAN say tilings here even though that prlv- liege is <l«-ritc<l us in the homr. Pap** *1kat JlaA Volume X Licenses to Finance State Accident Fund Court Proceedings r GEORGE SHAFFER and Companion Are Invited to Be Guests of the Southern Oregon Miner To See Their Choice of the Following Varsity Theater Programs: (Friday and Saturday) "LITTLE NELLIE KELLLi and “TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME" (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) “KITTY FOYLE" Please Call at The Miner Office for Your Quest Tickets ASHLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1941 A* AHS STUDENTS RECEIVE MANY HIGH RATINGS One of thè linei appropriati sloguns we bave seco lateiy Is th< one used by thè Ashland Cream cry "What Ashland Makes Mukes Ashland." if moie of Ash- Ashland high schixii students liuid’s business men would adopt a won a high percentage of supei ■imitar code and follow it, we'd lor ratings in events In which they bave « better town nh red al the atute district music contest held at the Southern Ore 111 How many dollars could and gon College of Education gymnite would ta* spent bare if we nil de mm last Friday afternoon. Events winning superior rating manded Asiiliuid pKMlucts ami ac cepted none other How many of were the a eapcl la choir, the girls' our readers have ever taken In glee club, the lx»ys’ quartet, ,\|>iri- ventory of the production firms, luc Erwin, soprano soloist ami home owned busineaaes employing Clark Willits, tenor soloist. Win Ashland people, using Ashland ners of this rating arc entitled to raw materials, [laying rent and compete in the regional contest luxes In Ashland. sup|M>rting Ash- In Tacoma. Wash., May 16 and 17 hinds churches and educational in and plans are being made for an stitutions and in many other ways Ashlnnd representation there The Southern Orrgi n College of helping to make ami keep our city u pleasant place In wh^ch to live? Education was originator of the high school music festival in Ore 111 gon and this contest marked the The price of gasoline has ad 15th annual festival at the colli e vanced a half cent per gallon and The afternixm program began that means fewer and shorter with numbers by a select orches- trips Into this beautiful country t nr composed of st udenti from Ashland, Grants Pass, Klamath r / < One of our exchanges in elnb- Falls and Medford high schools orating upon the beauties of his Tills orchestra of approximately respective locality says that 75 students was directed by Miss spring is second only to fall for Lucie l^anden of the college music splendor. If we're lo be able to department. This was followed by absorb more natural sublimity, selections from the Ashland gir's we ll have to become acclimated chorus and the mixed chorus of Ashland. Grants Pass. Klamath before autumn. Falls and Medford The program 1 1 1 concluded with selections by the Tlir Port Orford Post, in quot combined mixed choruses from 15 ing Roy Fugate, predatory ani high schixrls in Jackson, Josephine mal and lodrtit control head, says ami Klamath counties This group "Coyotes cause one of our biggest contained approximately 600 voic problems tx-cause they are resjsai- es and was directed bv Dr Theo slble for a greater total loss of dore Kratt, dean of the school of Hve stock and poultry than any music at the University of Oregon other predatory animal." There Ratings of the chorudes are as seems to be a big over-production follows: Ashland girls' chorus, of two-legged coyotes just now, class B, I: Ashland mixed chorus according to the way national de das» B, I; Grants Pass mixed fense Is Irving hampered by chorus, class B, II; Klamath Falls strikes, sabotage and subversive mixed chorus, class A. II. and activities. Medford mixed chorus, class B. I. Results of the morning competi 1 1 f According to the latest Gallup tion are: Class A girls ensemble poll, most A mcricana prefer a from Klamath Falls. II; class B, "no shotting" war even if some boys' quartet from Ashland, I, of our ahl|M are sunk Here's hop and boys' quartet from Medford, ing we don't become involved in II. class C, Jacksonville, III. Ratings for soloists for the com as lengthy and disastrous an "in cident“ as the China-Japan affair. petitive festival are as follows; Girls class A. Anna Lee Zell, Kia- • NOME HIGH ( LANS RHETORIC math Kalla. til to. I. Jacqueline Mr- Ker. Klamath Falls, soprano. II; To the Editor: Girls class B, Marilee Erwin, Ash < reman. Ixsrking over some newspaper land. soprano. I; J« clippings we found one said to be Medford, soprano, II; Betty Mid a copy of a prayer delivered by a dleton, Ashland, contralto. HI; negro preacher Here it la: girls class C, Gloria Holmes. Chil oquin. soprano. II Boys class A, "O l-awd, give Thy servant, this Charles Klamath Falls, mawnln', de eye ob de eagle and bass, I; Currier, boys class B, Ralph dll- de wisdom ob de owl; more, Ashland, baas, II; Tom Connect his soul wid de Gos; ipel- Jones. Grants Pass. bass. II; Mi tclefoam in de central skies; Caro Ion, Grants Pass, tenor, ‘ Eliminate his brow wid de min chael I; Bill Wihits. Ashland, tenor, I; ob de heaven; boys class C, Allen Horton. Chilo Saturate his haht wid love foh quin, I. de people; Classes of the schools are based Turpentine his 'magination; on the total enrollment in the Grease his lips wid possum; Ixxisen him wid de sledge ham school. • mer of Thy power; la'ctrify his brain wid de 'light n of Thy Word; Put 'petual motion in his arnia; Fill him plum full of de dyna- Approximately $250,000 will go mite of glory; 'Nolnt him all ober wid de kcro- into the newly-created "motor ve hicle accident fund" during the sene oil ob salvation And sot him on fire! Amen" coming two years when Oregon What effect such a fiery pro drivers contribute 50 cents each nouncement had on the congrega as they obtain their drivers' li- MOM for the 1941-1943 H md M tion Is to be imagined. period. OLD TIMER The fund is set up by law en- ------------ •— acted by the 1941 legislative an- sembly taxing each operator a fee of 50 cents in addition to the regular fee of one dollar for his April 25 GiTtniileM^Browcr driver's license. The fund thus created will be was fined $7 including costs for driving a car with no operators used to defray hospitalization ex- license. penscs of indigent persons injured April 28 Jay H. Sandborn of in automobile accidents. Bellflour, Calif posted $7 50 bail No change has been made in Charged with passing with insuf the driver examination law this ficient clearance year and al) drivers holding cur April 26 Vai J. Fisher of Med rent licenses may renew without ford fined costs for passing with taking any examination except | insufficient clearance. those applicants who are 70 years | April 29 Berson L Smith of of age or older, and those who Prospect paid $5 50 including were not licensed during the 1939- costs for having no registration 1941 period. card. ----------- •------------ • Mary Ann Delaman 1« ill with menale» thia week. *7a £ay-/btd £ay¿ 9tl Free Travel Program Billed At Armory Residents of Ashland will be guests of Pacific Greyhound Lines at 7:30 Wednesday evening, May 7 when the beautiful technicolor film "This Amazing America" will be presented in the Ashland I armory. The screen story starts during a broadcast of the radio quiz pro gram, "This Amazing America." Grant Withers plays MC of the program John King and Carol Hughes, contestants, each win a Circle Tour of the United States, during which a romance develops. I An equally entertaining treat ' will be provided bv the personal i appearance of Commander A. W i Scott, famed world traveler and radio personality. He will relnte his thrilling adventures and un usual experiences in many parts of the world. 1 Free tickets may be obtained from the local Greyhound agent.' Goldenweds Guests Of Methodist Church Eight couples married 50 or more years were royally enter tained at the Methodist church Sunday evening. After a social hour the group went into the au ditorium for the regular church service. As they entered. Mrs. crank l>avis played Lohengrin's •vedding march. Other special mu- deal numbers during the service were a solo, "The Golden Ring,” by Mrs. E. O. Smith; song, “Shep herd, Hear Us." by the choir; duet. "Silver Threads Among the Gold,” Mr. and Mrs. Allen McGee, ind solo, "The Easterner's Pray er," Mrs. Jean Byers. The pastor .'x>k for his theme “Threads of Gold.” Mi. and Mrs. Van Dyke receiv- rd the award for the couple living ongest in Jackson county. Mr >nd Mrs. W H. Wenner the award for having the most relatives pre sent, and Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Am brose the award for having been married the longest. Mrs. Cora Bruce. Mrs. An behe Davis and Mrs. Callie Bri were on the reception co Mrs. Will Dodge, Mrs. aude <aiske, Mrs. LawreMce Powell ind Mrs. Minnie !'avis were the efreshment committee Ushers were Ruth Frohman, Laura Bill- ngs, Betty Sue Reed and Shirlev Willard. LOCAL NINE TO PLAY PROSPECT SCOUTS PLAN WEEK-END CAMP WCTU Institute Held Last Tuesday The Ashland baseball team, un der direction of Ernie Francis, will play a return tilt with Prospect here Sunday, May 4, at Fuller field. The local nine, never before practicing as a unit, lost to Pros pect Sunday 10 to 3. Francis has several plans afoot to raise funds to support the club and a dance will be given at the Chateua May 9 for this purpose. There will be no admission charge for the Sunday game but the hat will be passed and all contribu tions will be appreciated, accord ing to Francis. Francis further stated that no player has a firm grip on any position and he urges anyone who thinks he can play ball to turn out for practice sessions. Sun day’s starting lineup will not be announced until game time. The WCTU iiatitute with the president, Mrs. John 1*081. in Boy Scouts of Jackson and Jo- charge, met at the Methodist The ■ephine counties are scheduled to church Tuesday afternoon take part in a big week-end camp- . meeting opened with a devotional ing demonstration at the Elks' i service conducted by Mrs. Charles picnic grounds on the Rogue river M. Giffen. At the conclusion of near Medford Saturday and Sun the devotional, Mrs. C. E. Corry. day, May 3 and 4, according to Mrs. A. M. Peters and Mrs. J. R. word from district scout head-, Turnbull sang "That Beautiful quarters In Medford. About 10 Land,” with Mrs. C M Litwiller troops will participate in the two- accompanist Rev. B. F Peterson of the Naz* Phil Lay of Ashland drew a fine day affair which is the first of its church presented a discem- of $50 plus $2.50 costs in the city kind held in southern Oregon for arene ing discussion of "The Conditions court Wednesday when he was several years. the Cantonments." This was found guilty of driving while his Troops will hike in to the camp- in followed by a solo, “Precious driving license was revoked for a oree grounds fully loaded for the Hi<ling Place," by Mrs Allen Me previous offense. A five-day jail overnight camp and carrying I Gee, accompanied by Mrs. Litwil- sentence was suspended upon pay with them all of their equipment I ler. ment of the fine. and food for the two days. A b Mrs. Minnie Bryant of Medford Lloyd Johnson, guilty of driving they arrive they will be inspected ! bi-county president, reported on without a driver’s license, received and then assigned to a plot of i the work of the unions under her a fine of $2 50 plus costs with a ground for the erection of their jurisdiction She also told interest- 60-day suspended sentence on camp. All will be judged against inly of her visit to the Childrens' behavior. "standards" for their proficiency Farm Home near Corvallis, which good George Thomas Avérés. San in inspection, camp making, first is a project of the WCTU. Francisco boy who was involved aid. cooking and camp breaking. Peter Varonaeff. who has been in a family squabble, was fined Ribbons classifying the troops as conducting services at the Bap- $2.50 and costs for disorderly "proficient, standard, for partici i tist church, told of conditions in conduct. pating" will be awarded. I Russia and begged the interest April reports at the city court In addition to these major and prayers of the group for fel reveal that 10 cases were tried camping events the afternoon on low Christians in Russia. in the month resulting in a total Saturday will witness a series of Mrs. John Poet gave "Poor for fines and court costs. 15 competitive events in which the House Nan," a poem depicting the of $223 usual, most cases involved various troops will compete for curse of alcohol. Mrs. Ernest J. As traffic violations or drunkenness. honors in knot tying, signaling, I Wine gave the closing prayer. lashing and splicing, water boiling, A business meeting followed the fire by friction, fire by flint and program with the president in PARTY HONORS MRS. EDGAR Mrs. J. H. Edgar was the guest steel, nature study, compass and ! charge and Mrs. Minnie Newton. of honor at a covered dish supper pacing, O’Grady drill, centipede I secretary. at the home of Miss Alta Norcross race, chariot race, dressing race, ----------- •------------ last Saturday evening. The young skin the snake and horse and people's class of the Presbyterian rider relay. church of which she is the teacher Saturday evening will include a planned the affair. They also pre- campfire, court of honor, and a The silver medal contest spon | sented the honor guest with a special quiz program. Sunday morning will see some individual sored by the WCTU was held at j shower of handkerchiefs. Those competition in bugling and arch the Methodist church Tuesday present were Mrs. J. H. Edgar. ery and a special non-sectarian evening with Dr. George W. Bruce . Miss Alta Norcross, Miss Marie church service conducted by Rev. in charge. The program began ' Prescott, Miss Juanita Demmer, H. G. Gardner of Medford. Before with singing "America", followed 1 Mrs Elizabeth Thompkins. Mrs. dismissal trophies for the camp- with prayer by Rev. B. F. Peter Virgil Jackson. Mrs. Elsie Fisher oree will be presented. Judges for son of the Nazarene church. The i Miss Grace Renzema, John Ren- the various events will be drawn junior high Mhooi girls' glee club 1 zema. Miss Helen Westfall, Miss from among scout leaders in Med under direction of Miss Harriet Edna Goheen and Mrs. P. H. Hill sang “The Hermit Thrush" Stansbury. ford, Ashland and Grants Pass. and “Hark, Hark the Lark." Rev. HOME BUILDERS CLASS Bruce called attention to the MET WITH MRS. McNAIR white ribbon, emblem of the AN EXPRESSION The Home Builders class of the WCTU, beautifully carved in mar OF APPRECIATION We take this opportunity to Methodist church was entertained ble, which was displayed on the at the home of Mrs. S. B. McNair table. It was carved by the late thank the many customers who last Friday evening. Assisting Mrs. A. H. Russell, w’ho was the made our opening day a huge hostesses were Mrs. Dena Powell. first president of the WCTU in success. We assure the people of Mis. Phoebe Pickens, and Mrs Ashland and the mother of Mrs. Ashland and vicinity fair dealings Janie Carter. Mrs. McNair gave Mabel Russell Lowther of this at all times. an interesting talk on her favorite city. STEARNS PLAZA GROCERY The contest was next with the hobby, "Goblets." 61 North Main following high school students ASSOCIATION MEETING AND participating: Keith Wine, Alda PARTI HELD MAY DAY Smith, Marjorie Adolph, Betty CREDIT RATING OFFICE TO The Women’ Association of the Jane Anderson ,Vera Segsworth, BE OPENED IN ASHLAND Presbyterian church held its reg Alice Beare and Rosemarv Mes With minor details yet to be ar ular meeting and a May Day party senger. The silver medal was yesterday. The session started at awarded to Betty Jane Anderson ranged, establishment of a credit 10:00 o'clock with Mrs. P. H who will have an opportunity later rating bureau in Ashland appears Stansbury in charge. Luncheon to compete with contestants from to be an assured fact and an office was served at 12:00 o’clock. An other towns for the P’o'd mods'. wi’l be ODened here as soon as Rev. R E Schm’dt of the Full necessary information has been Interesting program and party were held tn the afternoon. Worn- Gospel temple gave the benedic assembled. This has been a project of the en over 70 years were special tion. ------------•------------ chamber of. commence «nd much I gtiests. • Miss Della Lamb, who teaches credit is dhe individual members I • Mr and Mrs* .I P Hoagland in Roseburg, spent the week end who did the necessary work of recently visited in Port Orford. with her mother, Mrs. Mae Lamb. organization. Driver With Revoked License Fined $50 Silver Medal Contest Sponsored By WCTU Number 18 FULL PROGRAM FOR MUSIC WEEK National Music week will be fittingly observed in Ashland, ac cording to the chairman, Mrs. Marcus B. Woods. The slogan for National Music week is "Make good music familiar music," and Ashland musicians are trying to reach that goal in our community. The schedule for the week is as follows: Sunday, May 4 Special music in church services throughout the city. Four o'clock p. m., band con cert in Lithia park. Monday, May 5 1 p m., Linc oln school music program. 8:15, Ashland Choral club concert in SOCE auditorium. Wednesday, May 7 Instrumen tal and vocal groups from Ash land schools go to Bellview and Neil Creek schools. 2:30, Benefit tea with musical program by Ash land Music Study club and Civic c club house. 9 p. m., chestra presents half- hour concert at Varsity theater. Friday, May 9 8 p. m.. Ash land school program of vocal and instrumental numbers under di rection of Miss Harriet Hill and Gordon Tripp held at junior high auditorium. Saturday, May 10—3 p m.. gala concert, orchestra. Girls’ Glee club, brass quartette, honoring Mothers’ Day week-end at SOCE. 7:30, Legion Kiltie band will play on street. ------- •------- Undefeated Netters Continue Win Streak With Hollis Beasley as substi tute coach for Leighton Blake. Ashland high racqueteers contin ued at the top of the Southern Oregon Tennis league by beating Medford 5-2 here Wednesday af ternoon. The Grizzly net team is undefeated. having won over Grants Pass and Klamath Falls in previous matches. Charlie Jandreau. in number one position, won over Cooley 2-6, 6-0. 6-1. Bud Provost, number two. de feated Clemense 6-2, 6-2. Jack Merritt, playing number three, easily defeated Smith 6-0, 6-2. LaMar Ormond, number four, lost to Pope 5-7. 3-6. Johnny Bell, in number five spot, was defeated by Jones 6-3, 0-6, 15-17. ------ In the number one doubles. Pro- vost and Jandreau defeated Smith and Cooley 6-2, 9-7. Ashland also won the number two doubles when Merritt and Ormond won over Pope and Cle mense 6-3. 6-3. The Grizzly tennis squad trav els to Klamath Falls tomorrow to continue the Southern Oregon league play. Dr. Walker Called To Army Service Dr. R. E. Walker, dentist in Ashland for several years, left Tuesday to report for duty at Camp Murray. Wash. He has first lieutenant rating in the army. Mrs. Walker and infant son ac companied him as far as Portland where they will remain with Mrs. Walker's parents until a home is located at Tacoma. Dr. Walker plans to resume his dental practice in Ashland at the end of his year of service. ----- ------ •------------ NEW OFFICERS ELECTED At a meeting of the Teachers' association last week the follow ing officers were elected: Miss Edna Goheen, president: Miss Martha Addy, vice president; Miss Lois Hogan, secretary and Elliott MacCracken, treasurer. • Bom to Mr and Mrs. P. R. Berke in Portland April 23, a son. Mrs. Berke is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Baldwin. C. M LITWILLER pulling an 18\-inch steelhead out of Ash land creek when doing a little back-door fishing. POLICE CHIEF TALENT and AD WHITESIDES squelch ing a family squabble. KEN ROBBINS viewing with alarm his potential prize-win ning whiskers which have just reached the awkward age. LARRY HUNTER 20 miles from home and no bait on a recent angling venture.