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Dr. W. W. Howard of Medford
is reported to have said, "Ax fur
as hearing In concerned. the male
in certainly the stronger of the
I wo sexes " The doctor doesn't
know the female of our family
1
1
In the News "Woman leaves
for
nine-story
chair
dentist
plunge ** I'lacing a lot of confi-
deuce in "pulnless extraction" we
would say
f f f
With enough crude oil in reserve
und stored in plugged oil wells al)
over the United Htutes to lust the
world n century, the oil barons ure
crying a possible shortage the
first step in the inevitable raise
In gasoline prices
Volume X
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ASHLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1941
$350 RAISED
IN USO DRIVE
Talent P-TA Reports
Successful Season
The annual reports of the Tai- :
ent PTA indicate the conclusion of
a very successful 1940-41 season i
Major projects carried out during
the year were the making of 30 i
band capes for the high school
band at a cost of $100 and the
financing of the hot lunches at the
school. The alumni homecorning
and the junior-senior banquet also
were activities sponsored by the
P-TA
Study topics discussed during
the year included “The Commun
ity in which we Live,” "Study of
Public Health," and "P-TA and
Democracy ”
Officers of the organization dur
ing the past season were Alice
Joanis, president; Jennie Baylor,
vice president; Irma Parr, secre
tary,
and
Parathena Terrill,
treasurer.
Number 23
C OF C FORUM
SET FOR TODAY
According to ommittee reports
Chamber of commerce forum
last night, $350 has been raised
luncheons for both members and
towards the $500 quota set as
non-members of the local booster
Ashland's part in the nation-wide
club were scheduled for continua
drive of the United Service Or
tion this week, according to an
ganizations to raise $10,765,000 to
announcement from Dr. Walter
staff and operate 339 club houses
Redford, forums chairman. First
which the government plans to
of the monthly series is slated for
build near army training camps.
this noon at the Plaza Cafe.
The United Service Organiza
Formerly planned for oce a
111
month, the purpose of these
Drath has taken one whom tions for National Defense, Inc.,
America 20 or more years ugo has been formed by a federation
luncheons is to better acquaint
the membership with the current
looked U|s>n as the world's mean of the following organizations:
activities of the organization. The
est man Ixsiklng back through YMCA, YWCA, the National Ca
luncheons themselves are to be
the haze of years. Kaiser Wil tholic Community Service, Jew
held from an informal standpoint
helm seems a LUtie Ixird Fon tie- ish Welfare Board, Salvation Ar
and are open to the public. Short
roy compared with the present my and the National Travelers
Aid association.
talks on pertinent subjects of local
war lord of Germany.
interest will be given, • restricted
Thomus E Dewey, active chair
111
to not more than five minutes in
One cheerful tid-bit in last man. aaye of the movement:
length.
"The government has a broad
week's news wax the report of the
Dr. Redford is emphasizing the
closing of Ckunp Nordland, the program to relieve the monotony
fact that attendance is not re
big Nazi camp in New Jersey of the essential routine in naval
stricted to chamber of commerce
where thousands of so-called Am bases and army camps But I nev
members but that all persons in
er
saw
an
American
boy
who
ericana staged patriotic rallys
terested in community betterment
wanted
to
spend
his
whole
life
in
--beneath waving swastikas
programs are cordially invited to
a camp When night comes at the
> > >
end of a ten or twelve hour day
Ashland’s 1941 Fourth of July attend Reservations are not ne
The Axis leaders arc in the hr has a right to a little private
celebration financial drive will be cessary. The sessions will start
huddle again, but there Is no doubt life . . .In camp, by and large,
launched with a special "send-off promptly at 12 noon and will be
as to who is calling the Migliai*
when he wants to leave the reser
breakfast" next Tuesday morning, completed by 1 o’clock.
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vation, he has no place to go and
> > >
according to an announcement by
nothing
to
do
That
is
unfair
Fur
John P. Daugherty, general chair
It seems that labor is really
man this week.
calling for ashow-down when it thermore. it is thoroughly unwise."
The finance committee, com
continues to ctrilA in defiance to
Operation of the clubhouses will
posed of W A. Snider, H. S.
provide contacts between soldiers
the government Itself
Church-goers in California, Ne
Goswick. Lloyd Selby, Pete Nut vada, Oregon, Washington and
und sailors and people of the'
I
L >
ter,
Fred
Taylor
and
Hal
McNair,
provisions for relig- |
Idaho will join in a nationwide
With Real estate gaining alt community,
will meet at the Plaza Cafe at 7 30 ' religious festival on June 6, 7, and
lous worship, clubhouse facilities,
itude in Medford's little boom, all educational
Tuesday morning and is expected 8. in support of the United Service
cultural services.
out-going visitors may soon be Information and
to have completed its calls by mid Organizations program of spiritu
service,
transient
aid
required to clean the mud from to soldiers and sailors on leave
morning.
The breakfast itself al and recreational welfare for
their shoes when leaving the city and to visiting relatives and
will be provided by the executive America’s defenders
committee which is meeting also,
1
1
1
friends.
The occasion is to be known as
to map out final plans.
We haven't yet heart! of any of
USO Sabbath, it was announced
J Edward Thomeon, chairman
Business of a routine nature at Eighth Region headquarters
the defense holder-uppers going • <tf the local drive, stated that al-
was completed by the committee today.
to jail, hut the draftees must toe , though the drive was planned for
i this week. Arrangements were J j Walter Hoving, USO president,
the mark n stubborn preacher only three days, the committee
being completed for the morning I declared the observance will em-
was recently sentence several plans to remain active until the
| parade, an afternoon band concert ’ phasize the basically religious
years for refusing to register.
quota is reached Contributions
and other events. Youngsters j • character of USO member agen
may be left at the local branch
will compete in a soap-box derby | cies and will stress the inter-faith
HAI) HONEYED PEN
of the First National Bank of
prior to the parade while prizes | I aspect of the organization in
I
Portland
or
at
the
Daily
Tidings
To the Editor:
have also been scheduled for the which Catholic, Protestant and
| office.
juvenile entries in the parade.
Jewish leaders are working closely
I
We realize the average small |
The executive committee an and harmoniously. Participation
town editor is willing, yea, eager,
nounced completing negotiations by soldiers and sailors will be fea
to describe every bride ax beauti
for a concession to John Eads, tured, following out p»e broad
I
ful and to maintain in his columns
I>‘Roy Lindner and Bruce De- Medford magician for July 3-4. plan of morale building among
that the home town women are
Mera, both of Ashland, were Other concessions are expected the armed forces.
all charming But few of them
The Medford Craters take to
among the 14 men to leave Med within a short time to be handled
In many churches special sec
can dip their pens in honey ns did the road Sunday where they will
Hugh A. Matter, public rela
thJ Down South editor who wrote meet Hills Creek in an Oregon tions representative of the Union ford Monday night for service In by A A Snider, chairman of this tions will be set aside for men in
the army under the selective ser committee.
uniform. In some cases they will
concerning a bride in his town an Slati league baseball game at Oil company, and an authority on vice
act.
Daugherty called another meet march in units to worship. Ex
follows:
the
proposed
Alaska-Argentine
Hills Creek The Craters are try
At the farewell ceremonies in ing of the executive group for' emplifying the hospitality of the
"The bride Is a woman of won ing to line up some northern highway, spoke Tuesday evening Medford. Dr. Arthur S Taylor of next Wednesday night in the city projected USO service clubs,
derful fascination and remarkable California loop nine for Medford before the Ashland Lions club
the Southern Oregon College of
families everywhere are planning
The speaker discussed the im Education and a veteran of the council chambers
attractiveness, for with a manner next Wednesday night.
to entertain service men at noon
portance
of
the
18.000-mile
Alas
as enchanting as the wand of a
world war, stated that while the
Plans are afoot to have Billy
day dinners after church. This
siren and a disposition an sweet an Calvert, University of Oregon ka-Argentine highway and stated techniques of war have changed,
is being urged particularly in
the odors of flowers, and a spirit catcher, join Medford at Hills that it was 96 percent completed the fundamentals of service re-
communities near training centers.
ax joyous as the caroling of birds, Creek Sunday. Although Calvert's in South America and nearing main the same
Ted Lockhart,
opening observance will
Baccalaureate services for the be The
and a mind an brilliant as the glit (tatting average while with the completion in Central America. exalted ruler of the Ashland Elk's
held
in Orthodox Jewish Syna
The
1,500-mile
section
which
will
tering tresses that adorn the brow Webfeet thia season wasn't so
lodge, headed a group of lodgemen graduates of S.O.C.E. were held gogues on Friday evening, June 6,
of winter, and with a heart as good, he usually came through join the United States and Alaska who presented the selectees with Sunday afternoon at the college and continue through Saturday.
Is of particular importance to the mnall American flags.
gym. Dr. George W. Bruce of the At 10 30 p. m. EDT on Saturday
purr an the dewdrops trembling in in the pinches.
future of Alaska where we have
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First Methodist Church was the there will be a radio "Call to the
a wreath of violets, she will make
The Rogues will face Grants been unable to check a declining
speaker of the afternoon using for Faith” over a net-work of the
the home of her husband a para- i Pass at the Medford high school
his topic. "The Grip that Holds.” National
dim- of enchantment where the park Sunday afternoon in a population largely because of
Broadcasting Company
Rev B. F. Peterson, pastor of with prominent
heaven-tuned harp of Hyman shall Southern Oregon league game. In I transportation difficulties, accord
clergymen from
the
Nazerene
Church,
gave
the
send forth those sweet strains of the other SOL tilt, Crescent City ing to Matter.
Ashland was represented at the
all three religious groups partici
Mr Matter is a founder-member
felicity that thrill the sense with I will travel to Rogue River.
invocation
and
the
benediction.
pating
<>f the Pacific Geographic Society seventy-second annual commence
Musical numbers on the pro
the ecstatic pulsing of rhythmic I
ment of Oregon State college June
On Sunday. Protestant, Catho
and
at
one
time
he
surveyed
the
rapture.”
gram were given by the college
Pacific-Columbia section of the 2 by five students. Earned degrees orchestra, the Treble Clef Club lic and Jewish groups will continue
OLD TIMER
the celebration and in many cities
Trans-America highway. He is at numbering 780 were awarded: and the college a capella choir.
through USO committees and
present on a trip to Alaska in the 677 bachelor's degrees, 95 master's
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• Rex Putnam, state superinten
ministerial cooperation inter-faith
interests of the highway and ex degrees, and eight doctor of phil
dent of public instruction, who
osophy degrees
sunrise services will be held at 6
pects
to
take
many
aerial
photos
was the speaker at the Southern
William Hamilton Leever receiv
p m., there will be a minute of
of proposed routes.
On-gon College of Education com
ed
a
master's
degree
in
science.
silent prayer for those in the
The annual election of the club,
Slxty-one students were gradu
mencement exercises, made the
Bernard Lindsay Applegate re
service erf their country.
Miner office a pleasant visit Wed ated from the Southern Oregon which was held during the busi ceived a bachelor of art degree in I Improvement in Oregon's traffic
USO was incorporated by the
College of Educat on at the com ness meeting, resulted in the elec education. Ben Gody was one of accident situation for the first
nesday.
Salvation
Army, Y. M C A., Na
four
months
of
1941
compared
to
tion
of
the
following
officers:
Bill
mencement
exercises
held
in
the
• Mr and Mrs J F Engel en
the 145 graduates of the school erf
tional Catholic Community Ser
tertained at dinner Sunday for college gymnasium Wednesday Snider, president; Sid Reed, first engineering and George Herbert the same period in 1940 is shown vice,
Y W C. A., National Jew
their son, Ixiwson Engel, who afternoon Rex Putnam, state sup vice president: Harry Hurst, sec Swartsley was one of 21 to grad by the traffic death rate, showing ish Welfare
Board, and the Na
plans to take a naval flying course erintendent of public instruction, ond vice president; Pete Nutter, uate from pharmacy. Barbara Kay the number of persons killed in tional Travelers
Association.
at Pensacola. Fla Guests were gave the featured address of the third vice president; A. A. Snider, received a bachelor of art degree relation to the exposure to ac I The government Aid
has
appropriat-
lion
tamer;
Elwood
Hedberg,
tail
cidents,
according
to
the
word
re
day,
speaking
on
the
subject,
"Op
Jack Williams. Bud Silver. Ken-
in secretarial science.
ceived from the office of the sec- ed$15.000,000 to build 360 club
neth Harris, Vincent Taylor and portunity." Of those graduating. twister; George Hull, secretary;
houses adjacent to camps. The
retary of state.
44 received diplomas in teacher Bill Savin, treasurer, and George BOY STRUC K BY CAR
Victor Sander.
The death rate so far this year USO will raise $10,765,000 by
• Ix-lghton Blake, AUS coach, education while the other 17 re Goswick. John Broady and Percy ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY
public subscription to staff and
Williamson, directors.
has left for his home at Camas, ceived junior certificates.
Don Robertson. 11 year-old Chi is 10.6 parsons killed per one hun operate the clubs for the first
dred
million
miles
of
travel,
com
Wash
The commencement program
loquin boy, luckily escaped serious
year for the spiritual guidance
• Snday dinner Ruent* of Mrs tiegan with a processional "Tann
injury Tuesday afternoon when he pared to a rate of 12 for the same and leisure time activity of Amer
Alice Ostrander, Eunice Kincaid, häuser March," played by the col
dashed into the street in front of period last year.
The decrease in the death rate ica's soldiers and sailors.
Alee Ostrander, Eunice Kincaid, lege orchestra, after which Rev
a car driven by Mrs. Paul Finnell. |
indicates
the improvement in driv
and the members of the boys' Ernest J. Wine, pastor of the Ash
The boy was badly shaken and re
quartet, Bill Willits, Bill Alves, land Church of the Brethren, gave
ceived many cuts and bruises from ing and walking practices of Ore
and Earl Williams.
The fourth the invocation. Then preceding the
the accident; however none ap gon citizens because in spite of
Residents in this area may ob- peared to be particularily serious. a strong increase in the use of
member, Ralph Gillmore, was un address, three musical numbers
able to be present.
were given by the Treble Clef club tain driver's license renewals at The driver was held blameless, for motor vehicles, the fatality ratio
• Mrs. C. R. Bowman left Thurs with Dorothy Wilder as accom temporary offices established at young Robertson was said to have dropped, it was said. Motor vehi
the City Hall in Ashland, accord run into the street from between cle use increased nearly 17 per
day for Loa Angeles where she panist.
ing to an announcement from the
cent during the first four months
will attend the graduation exer
Following the address was a se office of Earl Snell, secretary of two parked cars in front of the of this year.
cises of her daughter, Mrs. Davhl lection by the men's glee club, ac
Bushnell Studio.
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state. The office will be open
Moore
The boy is a grandson of Mrs.
companied by Miss Wilder, and here daily beginning Friday, June
MRS.
ENGLE
HOSTESS TO
another by the a cappella choir 6th. For the convenience of local Maude Renton at whose home he CHAPTER AC, PEO
r
with Duain Monroe and John Chil residents who wish to renew their has been visiting.
i Chapter AC, PEO, met at
E. R. HANDRAKER
ders as soloists.
driver’s licenses and who are un DOROTHY FRIDEGER TO BE
home of Mrs. J. S. Engle May 24 |
and Companion
Dr. Walter Redford, president of der 70 years of age may renew PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR
Mrs. O. G. Crawford was in charge
the
college,
presented
the
class
their licenses by filling out the
Are Invited to Be Guests of the
The playground program at of a fine musical program, "Music
and C. A. Brand of the Oregon application form and paying the Llthia
park for the summer open in the Magic Month of May.”
Southern Oregon Miner State Board of Higher Education fee of $1.50, it was said.
ed June 1, with Miss Dorothy Fri- Prominent musicians of the city
made
the
presentation
of
diplo
To See Their Choice of
The only persons required to deger in charge. She received the were featured on the program
mas.
the Following
take the examination under pro
through a committee which included violin numbers by
The recessional march. "Pomp visions of law are persons 70 years appointment
WELDON HEARD buying a
appointed
by
the park commission. Mias Maxine Conover, acompan-
Varsity Theater
and Circumstance,' was played by of age and over; those who are
ied by Mrs. C. C. Dunham; piano nice little play suit, since the ap
N.
W.
Heard
is
chairman
of
the
the college orchestra.
Programs:
numbers by Mrs. J. W. McCoy; i pointment of the new playground
not licensed during the period Llthia park board.
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July 1, 1939 to June 30, 1941, and
selections by the Girls' Sextette supervisor.
(Friday and Saturday)
BERTHA MAY MU8CUTT
persons with physical disabilities. i OUR HONOR ROLL
of Ashland high school, directed
JIMMIE BAUGHMAN whisper
Funeral services were held Sat- The Oregon driver’s license ex
"BAD MAN”
Recent new subscriptions to the by Miss Harriett Hill, and a ing a weak "hello” to friends be
urday afternoon at the J. P. amination consists of a test on Southern Oregon Miner:
I presentation of her own composi cause of a tonsilectomy.
"CHRISTMAS IN
Dodge and Sons funeral chapel for the Oregon motor vehicle laws,
K.P. Nlms, Ashland, Gary New-1 tions by Mrs Cay Hufman. Mrs
JULY"
FRANCES MILLER planning
Bertha May Muscutt, daughter of an eye test, a test on ability to ton, Ashland. Mrs Walter Hem- Hufman played and sang the num a little
night life since graduating
bers,
explaining
to
her
auditors
Mr.
and
Mrs
Charles
A.
Muscutt.
understand
road
signs,
and
the
don,
Ashland.
Mrs
F
T
Newhrv.
(Sunday. Monday, Tuesday)
to
the
day
shift at the Palace
♦he
themes
for
her
songs
which
The child was born Nov. 19. 1933 driving demonstration.
Sr., Ashland, Mi«s I tillan Newton.
"HONEYMOON
MAGICIAN EADS arranging
and passed away at her home in
Those who are required to take Medford, Mrs. E. F. Noble. Butte found their inspiration in Ameri
FOR THREE"
for a spook show for the 4th cel
Ashland May 29. She is survived the examination are advised to in Falls.
i ca's great northland, Alaska.
by her parents, one sister, Bar quire at the local office and ar RENEWALS:
At the close of the afternoon ebration.
Please Call at The Miner Offlcs
bara, one brother, Frank, and her range to contact one of the re~'i-
Ralph Billings. Ashland, Wm. refreshments were served by the
LIMEY WILLTAMSON. bowling
for Tour Guest Tickets
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H i lar state license examiners in this Briggs, Ashland, I C. Irwin. Ash hostess assisted by Mrs. Laura a classy 95 and Lee Ryan wish
I territory,
land, and Florence Allen, Ashland. Webster,
ing he could do as well.
J Fitch.
JULY 4TH DRIVE
FOR FUNDS TUES.
Western States to
Observe USO Sabbath
Craters in lA»ague
Game at Hills Creek
MATIER SPEAKS
AT LIONS CLUB
Two Ashland Men
Leave for Army
Dr. Bruce Speaks at
SOCE Baccalaureate
Ashland Students
Get Degrees at OSC
61 GRADUATES
IN SOCE CLASS
Accident Death Rate
Shows Decrease
LICENSES MAY
BE RENEWED