\ Papi *1kat Jlal ¿amaUtiny *7a ¿ay—And ¿ay¿ 9tl Uncle Nam has been a mighty I lenient landlord thus far, but we were rather glad he finally got around to kicking out those noisy neighboi x In the German connul Stea. i 111 Ashland'a weather la dilly-dally sort one day down in the 40’s and the dallyx up around IK* plus card our red flannels one welcome them back the Wonder if it Is a fight the Ice dealers anil the pewters7 i r Ttic rains this past week while welcome to some, are rather dis- couraging to the cherry harvesters who are trying to save their crop with the sun and showers playing hide and serk. 111 Tile unlimited emergency is hav ing far reaching effects In St Ix»uix society the debuts are be ing held thia spring rather than in the fall for fear that the draft will steal away all the eligible men. 111 Regnrdlexx of when- the bottle neck is. easterners are going to be sore if they have to accept gas less Sundays while we are still supplying Japan. 111 Daily hcaillines require little changing this week one day it was. "US Close« German Consul ates" and the next day they were changed to read "German* "Germans Close u K Consulates'' IT SI RE Wil l.! To the Editor: The newly appointed |*axtor of a colored church announced that his first sermon would be "Am They a Hell or Am They Not? An' I Will Prove That They Am.” The church wiut packer] ax the new (»anion arose to prove hl* assertion. "Brethren.” h<- xald. "The Ix>rd made the World round like a Imll." "Amen." crir<i thè congregution. "And the Lord madv thè World so it could go round and round." "Amen," was thè responsi- "And the lx»rd made tw>> axles for thè world to | go round on. and he put one axle at thè north pole and one axle i at thè south pole." "Amen," agreed the congregation "And the fzird put a lot of oil and axle «Tea** In the center of the world so as tu keep the axles well gieased and oiled." "Amen." said I the congregation "And then a lot of sinners dig wells in Pennsyl vania and steal the Lord's oil and grease And they dig wells In Ken tucky. Liuixiana, Oklahoma ami Texas and In Mexico and Russia and steal the lxrrd'a grease and ..ll And some day they'll dig x<> many wells that they will have all of the Ixird's oil and grease and them two axles is going to get hot And then, that will be hell, brethren, that will be hell " OLD TIMER / Volume X C. OFC. FAVORS CONCERT SHELL ASHLAND, ORCION, FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1941 Another P. .VI. Exam ' HUNTS Will Be Asked Another civil service examin ation for appointment to the Ash- i land postoffice, made n«!cessary by the resignation of John Fuller, will be asked, according to action tak en by the executive committee of ' the Jackson county democratic central committee. Only two persons passed the examination at the first civil ser vice examination, Millard W. Grubb and Theodore J. Guetzlaff According to word received from Ambrose O'Connell, first as sistant postmaster general, if a register contains less than three names, another examination may be called. Announcement of the action of the executive committee was made following a meeting held Tuesday night, June 17. I Approval of a tentative plan ; calling for th«- construction of u combination dunce pavilion-band. conceit shell wax voiced here yes terday by directors of the local chamber of commerce, in conjunc tion with a number of routine buxlncax mutters Although the plans are still In an unofficial stage, it was Mild that the present stand In Uthia park might lx- torn down and the new structure crecte«! in its place In view of the proposed canton ment. it wax emphasized that with pro|M*r supervision th«- dance c«xi- ceaaion would prove successful from a financial standjsunt and that the shell could b«- used for Ixmd concerts, open air rallies and other outd<x»r feuturys Din-ctors ulso heard that ap proximately 20 new members had been secured during lhe past three weeks .th«* majority since the first of th«* month. It wax decider! that th«* cham ber offices would ts* kept open six days weekly, closing Sunday. ..... ——— Dr. It. L. Burdic, local dentist, received a call this week to report for army service tn the 40th <11- virion, San Luis Obixjxj, July 1. lie will take his physical examin ation tomorrow. Early this month Dr. Marcus B. W< xm 1 h , another Ashland dentist, wax called to report for duty the same place July l. Both these men will hold lhe rank captain. Dr. it. E Walker wax the first dentist from Ashland to receive army call, leaving early in May for Camp Murray, Wash. He is a first lieutenant. — HOUSING SURVEY STARTED HERE Derby Racers Get Chance at Big Prize Wrestling probably will be Youngsters interested in enter started again in Medford shortly ing the Soap Box Derby, one of alter the Fourth of July, accord Frank Van Dyke, cantonment the July 4 attractions, must hurry ing to Promoter Mack la Hard who short* Ash land 2 ! coordinator. has this week asked if they expect to have their cars spent u L_ _ - Um<* __ Ln " ___------ that all persons having rooms or in shape for the big race, warns TUesday afternoon houses available for rent should Lloyd Selby, proprietor of the Weekly matches probably will Immediately give this information Selby Chevrolet company, which I m - held at the Mediurd Craters' to the chamber of commerce in is sponsoring the local race. baseball park, the old Jackson Ashland or to Mayor Hart in Tal This year the winner will be county fairgrounds site, according ent. The coordinator pointed out eligible tor entry in the state con to Lillard. that it is highly important that After a while Lillard also plans the housing survey be completed test in Portland with all expenses to start the program off wl'h one at once in order that the coordin paid and the winner there is en boxing match which will be fol ating committee may know the titled to participate in the national lower! by the regular wrestling extent of available lodging and derby where a four-year college course is awarded as first prize. program. the amount of extra housing that Boys who are interested may will be necessary. get lull particulars and rules re • I BELLVIEW NEWN If properly planned for, this garding the derby at the Selby PRE-M 'WOOL ( I.IMC housing demand, resulting from Chevrolet company. HELD YESTERDAY the influx of workers on the pro ------------ •------------ Mrs. C. F. Tilton reports a fine posed army cantonment and later attendance at the pre-school clinic from the army officers and others held Thursday afternoon in the connected with the camp, will Civic club house Dr A. ~ E Merkel • Al toe annual school meeting benefit the residents of the valley; ueiu Monday evening, George Vv. was in charge, assisted by Nurses otherwise government housing Mias Helen Parrish and I Miss riicnots was elected director to may become necessary, according succeed William Buggs, whose (That lot Thomas to Van Dyke. A sad accident occurred at 7:45 Of the 27 children i who were i«iin expired. Mrs. Clarice Ander Van Dyke said the information last night when Merle E. eleven h'ifty-two In attendance, several 1 received son was reelected clerk. should include house number 22 of Medford met instant death diphtheria Immunizations and the voles were cast. and street or road identification in a car crash. It was reported Gary left Sat- • Miss Cnnstuia balance complete examination so that the place can be found that the car was traveling at a Free literature dealing with child urday morning for Dunsmuir by a stranger; whether there is high rate of speed when it left can* was made available for the wneie she will be employed for an inside or outside entrance; the higihw ’ay one mile south of Lhe next mon tn. mothers • Mrs. Lucy Detainer from Klam- whether the bathroom is attached i Phoenix striking a power pole, uih balls spent Sunday with her to the room or separated from it; eleven was thrown from the car daughter and lanmy, Mr. and Mrs. whether there is garage space; to the pavement receiving a crush fed Huff. Mrs. Delamer will leave and the number of persons that ed skull. The other pasenger in the car, soon for a visit with relatives ui can be accommodated. R. Matteisen 19 also of Cases to come tiefore the justice Oklahoma. Anyone planning to construct Bernard — i court this past week were: • Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Reynolds an auto court or trailer park may- Medford, escaped injury, Cleven was a new resident of pert aining secure copies of laws and small son, Misses Rosemary Huey Van Horn, guilty of driv ing with inadequate lights, fined Bell, Esther Wade and Nancy to their operation at the coordin Medford having come from South King spent the week-end in Duns ator's office in the Medford arm Dakota six weeks ago. His bride $l and costs. William F Binkley, driving with muir. 1'ney visited with Mr. and ory. It was pointed out that a to-be followed and they were mar license is required to operate such ried in Grants Pass on June 11. improper lights, fined $l and Mrs. Melvin Conley. Mrs. eleven received word of • Mr. and Mrs. Chester Yates camps and all plans must be sub costs In the police court Clayton Hide irom Pendleton spent last week mitted to the Oregon State Board the accident at the IOOF hall in Kenon was charged with drunken with Mrs. Yates' mother, Mrs. of Health, 816 Oregon building, Ashland where she was attending a meeting. ness, a second offense, and fined Koxilina Jackson, and with Mr. Portland. The body will be taken to his $12 50 and costs Archie Nphar of and Mrs. Lester DeShaseh. They home state for burial. Talent received a fine of $2.50 and will attend the state convention of MANLEY M. BROWER ------------ •------------ coats for driving without an op VFW at Bend on their return Funeral services were held Mon NEW MANAGEMENT AT erator’s license home. day afternoon at the Methodist —•------------ • The Frog Creek Sewing club church for Manley M Brower, LITHIA HOTEL MONDAY • Dale A. Adams who recently met with Mrs. Albert Arnold last aged BS. Mr. Brower had lived Mrs. M E. Clemenson took over enlisted in the navy, left Ashland Thursday. The club celebrated the most of his life in Ashland and management of the Lithia hotel for the naval training station in birthday anniversary of Mrs. Rob had worked for the Jordan Elec Monday. Mrs. Clemenson formerly San Diego, Calif, on Friday. ert Rosenbaum of Klamath Falls tric company for many years. He was manager of the Hotel Jack- who was spending the week with was a member of the Methodist son in Medford and has had con r Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Hash. Those church and at the time of his siderable experience in hotel work. enjoying the afternoon with the death was on the official board. 1. C. ERWIN Most of the incumbent employ hostess and honored guest were He Is survived by two daugh ees were retained. and Companion Mrs. Lanini, Mrs. Chester Apple- ters, Mrs. Kenneth J. Madden of Charles R. Cooley, owner, made gate, Helen Kruger, Pearl and Medford and Velma Brower of announcement of the new man- Are Invited to Be Guests of the Mary Jean Henry, Mrs. Carl and one son, Carl, of agiement last week. Southern Oregon Miner Henry and Mrs. Walter Hash. I Ashland -------- •------------ Ashland; his mother, Mrs. D. M • Mrs. Roxilina Jackson is spend Brower of Ashland; two sisters, ABEL-ROBBINN To See Their Choice of ing this week with relatives at Mrs. H. W. Hobbs of Albany and the Following Charlotte Mitchell Abel, daugh Klamath Falls. Miss Voda Brower of Ashland; ter of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Mitchell • Edith Turnbull spent the week two brothers, Harley R Brower of Ashland was married to Staff Varsity Theater end with her mother, Mrs. F. G. of Portland and Allan M Brower Sgt. Stanley Robbins of San Luis Programs: Helm, in Ashland. of Ashland. Obispo, Calif., in the Presbyterian • Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bohn and (Friday and Saturday) church of Ashland June 17. Rev. son Mickey and Mr. and Mrs. Don MISS NORCROSS ENTERTAINS James H. Edgar read the mar "TOBACCO ROAD" Austin of Medford were dinner The Martha Gillette guild was riage lines. They will live in San guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. entertained last Friday evening Luis Obispo where Mr. Robbins is "LET'S MAKE MUSIC" John Bohn. bv Miss Alta Norcross assisted hv staff sergeant of the finance de (Miindny, Monday, Tuesday) • Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Martin, Mrs. Virgil Jackson. Mrs. J. H partment of the United States Mr. and Mrs. Warren E. Seibert Edgar led the devotions. Guest army. "MATA HARI” ----------------- •-------- ,--------- were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. speaker of the evening was Miss and Mn. Donald F. Korth in Alice Wright of Bellview, former • Mrs. C. A. Smith and children Please Call at The Miner Office Ashland. missionary to Alaska. Miss Edith of Bly visited several days with for Tour Ouest Tickets • Sam, Charles, Edgar, Mary and Bork presided over the business Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mis. R. E, Detrick. meeting. (Continued on page 5) J Nichols Succeeds Briggs as Director Court Proceedings MEDFORD MAN DIES IN CRASH TELL BIG CROWD EFFECTS OF ARMY CAMP The forum dinner in the dining room of the Lithia hotel last Fri day evening attracted a capacity crowd of nearly 150 persona- all of whom were anxious to learn more of the proposed army can tonment and its effects on Ash land as viewed by Myron Hunt, architect of the camp, and Mrs. Hunt, a veteran welfare worker familiar with camp problems. Preceding the featured speak ers. Toastmaster Theo J. Norby, superintendent of city schools, in troduced Mayor T. S. Wiley who extended a welcome to the Hunts. Then Frank Van Dyke, newly ap pointed coordinating secretary, commented briefly upon problems facing Jackson county using dai rying as an example of one indus try upon which huge demands will be made. He stated that one- month bids must be made to sup More youngsters are needed to ply the entire needs of the camp participate in the summer sports and delivery must be made in program, according to Director Al one-half pint bottles. Simpson. The program is open to Others called upon for a few all youngsters of the city and words included Mayor Deuel of those interested are asked to con Medford, Glenn Jackson, president tact Simpson at the junior high of the Jackson county chamber of school. Also, Simpson stressed of commerce and Judge J. B. that more girls especially are Coleman, all of whom recently needed for the beginners' swim made a study of conditions in ming classes and for golf lessons. California cities affected by Fort The program for the week be Ord and Camp Roberts. gins at 9:30 Monday morning with Mrs. Hunt stressed the social tennis at the high school courts effects of the camp and pointed and continues until 11 o clock. out that the soldiers represent a From 11 until 12 o'clock begin cross section ot the public and are ners' swim classes will be held at really “your boys,” who are al Twin Plunges. From 1 until 3 most without exception homesick. in the afternoon a baseball school Although a high standard of en will be held at junior high dia tertainment is provided within the mond and from 3 till 5 Jean Eb camps, most of the men prefer to erhart will instruct golf at the seek their recreation outside and city golf course. This same sched are particularly appreciative of ule repeats on Wednesday. any personal contacts they may On Tuesdays and Thursdays have with the home life of the the day begins with tennis at the community. Concrete suggestions high school courts at 9:30 a. m. offered by Mrs. Hunt were: an From 11 until 12 volley ball and information bureau in each town, horseshoes will be held at the a clearing house for homes which junior high. extend an invitation to the sol On Fridays volley ball and diers and clubs which provide a horseshoes run at the junior high place for dancing. from 10 o’clock until noon and I Hunt praised the friehdlinesB from 1 until 3 p. m. will be the and Americanism of this section baseball school,. Also on Fridays southern Oregon and expressed Simpson said there will be games of the hope that some of these good scheduled for smaller youngsters qualities might spread among the who are too young to participate soldiers. He then briefly reviewed in the other sports schedules. the progress of the surveying and planning and remarked that ac cording to present plans the ap proximate 10,000 workers will be employed on construction which will be underway from September Dr. William J. Dieckmann from until the first of the year These the University of Chicago, who is migrant workers will be the first a specialist in obstetrics and gyn problem to face the community ecology, and Dr. Herbert Coe of and calls for advance planning, Seattle, specialist in pediatrics, particularly in regards to housing will present post graduate lectures and sanitation. on subjects of obstetrics and pedi When questioned as to the na atrics at Medford today. The ture of the camp, Mr. Hunt stated meeting will be held in the audi that it would probably include torium of the court house and some 30.000 troops above average starts at 1 o'clock. The evening I in mechanization and indications session will begin at 7:30. All are that it will be a permanent physicians of southern Oregon camp. ------------ •------------ have been invited to attend these lectures. EDITOR OF “NATIONAL Dr. Dieckmann and Dr. Coe are VOICE" HERE WEDNESDAY making a lecture tour of the state Miss Ethel Hubler, editor and of Oregon. Their services have been secured through the Oregon publisher of “The National Voice” State Medical society and division lectured on temperance at the of maternal and child health of Neighborhood Congregational the Oregon state board of health. church Wednesday evening. Mrs. Dr. Harvey A Woods of Ash John R. Poet, president of the land is the president of the Jack- local WCTU organization, presid ed over the meeting. son county medical society. Rev. Ernest J. Wine, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, gave the invocation and Rev. B. F. i Peterson, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, read the scripture lesson. The closing prayer was "High Tor,” by Maxwell An given by Rev. J. R. Turnbull, pas derson, one of the few comedies tor of the First Baptist church. written by this distinguished play Miss Hubler put forth a stir wright, has been selected for the ring appeal for Christian people summer production at the South- to realize their responsibility in era Oregon College of Education. regard to the curse of drink. Commenting upon this selection ------------ •------------ of such an ambitious production, GROSS MA N- PETERSON Director Angus L. Bowmer stated Miss Dorothy Grossman. daugh that it had been made posible by the unusually large number of ex ter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl V. Gross perienced students. The most mi man of Ashland, became the bride nor part has been cast by an act of Elmer Peterson of Lakeview or who has had experience in June 14 in Klamath Falls. Since Mrs. Peterson’s graduation from several plays. Oregon College of Edu The tentative cast in the order Southern cation in 1933, she has taught in which they appear in the play school in Klamath county. is as follows: Indian. Woody Ma —--------- •------------ son, Grants Pass; Van van Dorn, Don Darnielle, Medford; Judith, • Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Newbry Sr. Corinne Howard, Medford; Biggs, visited last week with Mr. and John Barker. Ashland; Skimmer Mrs Lester Newbry in Spokane. horn, Duain Monroe. Ashland; • Miss Celene Morgan spent the Lise, Helen Sperling, Ashland; week-end in Marshfield. Asher. Bill Wilson, Medford: Pie • Miss Alberta Durham left this ter, Chester Squire, Lakeview: a week for Washington, D. C. where sailor, Cyril Sander, Medford; De she will be employed by the gov Witt. Angus L. Bowmer; Dope, ernment. Harold Reedy. Ashland; ‘ ‘ Elkus, • Miss Laura Billings is visiting Bob Sharyon, Ashland; Buddy, this week in Portland with her Frank King, Ashland; A B. sister, Mrs. Kenneth S. Wood and Skimmerhora, Dews, family. Edmund Ash)«nd, and Budge. Cyril San- • Mrs. W. G. Sander and daugh ter were business visitors in der. Medford. The play is made hilariously Medford the first of the week. fiinny bv mixing the remnants of • Miss Barbara Howall of Oak Henry Hudson's crew with modern land. Calif., is visiting several bank robbers, shysters and state weeks with Shirley Cushing. troopers. The date of production • Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Luchter hand and children of Klamath is set for Thursday, July 17. Falls were week-end guests of J. • Subscribe for The Miner today. A. Kelts. SPORT PROGRAM OPEN TO YOUTHS Dr. R. L. Burdic Receives Army (’all Wrestling To Begin in Medford Soon Number 25 Noted Doctors Speak At Medford Today SOCE Plans To Give “High Tor” In July