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ASHLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1941
COUNCIL CONS
RESERVOIR PLAN
Ashland Rotarians
Receive Charter
The recently organized Ashland
Rotary club was presented its
charter at a banquet at the Civic 1
club house last night. Marshall E.
Cornett, Klamath Falls, past dis­
trict governor, made the prexen- I
tation and Theo J. Norby, presi-1
dent of the local club, responded.:
Cornett also was principal
speaker on the evening program
which included call to order by
Leonard Mayfield, vice president
of the Medford Rotary club; group
singing: address of welcome by
Mayor Thornton 8. Wiley, and in­
strumental music by Harlalee
Wilson and Verna Petersen.
Delegates were present from
neighboring ClUbH bringing
_ _ _ gifts i
to the new Ashland club.
•
Plans for u new 2,000,000 gallon
city reservoir were submitted by
(’By Hu pt Elmer Hiegel for study
by the city council nt the regular
meeting Tuesday. Tills reservoir
is pint of a proposed program of
city improvements plunned for fu­
ture needs which would undoubt­
edly result should the canton­
ment become a reality ["WA
funds will be asked to finance
this and other improvement pro­
jects in the event they are re­
quired.
'rhe proposed reservoir would be
circular in form ami constnt'deu
with reenforced concrete Accord­
ing to present plans it would be
located on Ashland creek below
the present lower reservoir. Be­
cause of its concrete construction
a high degree of cleanliness would
I m - possible which would permit
us«' of the water for all purposes
Th«' potential dry ice industry
also was discussed by the coun­
cil As a result the council voted
to seek an amendment to cut the
Gas-Ice Corporation’s two-year
lease to one yrar A request also
was to be made to Manager New­
born that the properties belonging
to the citv <>f Ashland have prior­
ity in development to surrounding
properties
Number 32
PUBLIC TO VOTE
ON BOND LEVY
FOR NEW SCHOOL
Following the meeting of the
Ashland school board with Archi­
tect Howard Perrine last night,
it was announced today that the
board will ask the public to vote
a $90,000 bond levy tor the pur­
pose of erecting and equipping a
new building to replace the Wash­
ington school. The vote will be
called on Aug. 28.
This decision was reached by
1 1
1
the board after considerable study
World War N<> i I restrictions
of the safety hazards and limited
Were bad enough then we hud
educational facilities of the pre­
''wugarlcHN day*", “flourless days"
sent building. Consideration also
In fact, they were ail relegatixl
was given to the possibility of
lb "days ’’ But ouch! The new is­
remodeling the present building,
sue hits nearer the heart of things
but this appeared unfeasible both
g'lisolIncIcHH nights and sllklcss
financially and educationally, ac­
days AND nights.
The Grants Pass band was cording to Supt. Theo J. Norby.
•
Tentative plans call for erection
heard
in a concert at Lithia park
SOME OBSERVATIONS
last night and the Ashland band of a one-story fire-proof or semi-
To the Ki lit or:
will play at Grants Pass tonight fire-proof building on the site of
as ttie result of an exchange of ( the present structure, which
In the drafting of zoning regu- !
the bands for the weekly concerts. would include seven regular class
latlons there Is the important fact
Miss Hazel Ernst was guest so­ rooms, facilities for music, a room
that
existing
businesses and
loist
with the Grants Pass band for cafeteria and art, library and
buildings cannot be outlawed
for its Ashland concert and a gymnasium-auditorium.
without the very real danger of
Because of the slope of the
trumpet duet also was featured
damage liability Once any build­
grounds, Norby mentioned the
on
the
program.
ing or business is established In a
The Ashland band will present I possibility that the building might
neighborhood, it appears, a mu­
Mrs.
Cay Hufman as its guest include two floors opening at dif­
nicipality may be required to re­
artist at the Grants Pass con­ ferent levels with a slight over­
imburse the owner If subsequent
cert tonight. Her singing delighted lapping
laws are enacted that affect his
Aythough not included in the
a large crowd that turned out for
property.
building project, consideration has
last
week's
concert
here
and
was
/
r
r
a pleasing diversion from the reg­ been given to the purchase of the
A tragic accident occurred Sun-
The drive for old aluminum to day
approximate quarter of a block
8a>lie
morning
when
Mrs
ular program of band music.
use for national defense la nothing
bordered by Laurel and High
new In the mum-urn of the citv Haynes met instant death at the
streets in order to provide for
of New York there hangs an or­ railroad crossing on laurel street
needed playground space Accord-
der of the Provincial Congress, Mrs Haynes, who apparently was
ing to Norby, the board has an
dated June 29. 1776, which reads quite deaf, could not hear the
option upon this property and it
train
whistle
and
««vidently
forgot
ns follows:
Contributors to the 1941 July is available at a reasonable price.
look before crossing
"All leaden weights and lead to Mrs
4
celebration
fund
have
favored
For the present consideration of
Haynes had been a resi­
from windows taken to turn
holding the present bank balance the purchase of the remaining
into bullets for the use of the dent of Ashland since 1905 She
as a "nest egg’ for next year, ac­ section of the block bordered by
army in defending New York was 84 years old at the time of
cording to the results of a poll Laurel and Main has been dis-
her
death
She
was
well
known
City and the Colony ’’
conducted through the local cham- missed
to
Ashland
residents,
having
ped-
‘
e i t
b< r of commerce.
The proposed construction pro­
fruit and vegetables for many
There should Ire less coddling of died
A section of the playground in r ject is the first step in a long
years
juvenile delinquents Reformator­
She is survived by her aged
I Lithia park also was favored as range building program for the
ies would close their doors If hustsind.
a location for a carnival in the city schools. Other steps to be
JamcH
R
G
Haynes,
and
youthful offenders figured In one sister, Susan C. Hadley of(
future, it was indicated.
considered in the future are: the
woodshed seances that were po­
Although a percentage of 1941 addition of shop facilities at the
|
Merrill.
tent features of yesteryear.
contributors
indicated
that
they
I
and a remodeling project
Funeral services were held at
Order numbers for the young favored pro-rating the present school
OU) TIMER
the lit wilier Funersl chapel Tues-
at Lincoln school which would
selective
service
men
who
recently
balance, a majority expressed the provide for an auditorium-gym­
•
day morning with Rev J R.
registered in the Ashland area opinion that retention of the fund nasium.
library, music room and
Turnbull of the Baptist church, I Chamber of commerce members htiVe
been
announced
as
follows:
would make next year’s solicita­ cafeteria and art room.
assisted by Rev George W Bruce who have not yet returned their
S-1943 S-4 DeVon Jensen Wray. tion easier.
of th«' Methodist church, officiat­ questionnaires dealing with the
S-2173 S-8 George Arrol Bibby.
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CAMPFIRE GIRLS ON
ing Interment was in Mountain proposed re-financing plan, are
S-1016 S-10 Elmer Irwin Og-
asked to do so as soon as possi­
OUTING THIS MONTH
Trustees of the Ben E Evans View cemetery.
bom
ble
in
order
that
the
directorial
student loan fund recently filed
Registration for the annual
S-512 3-11 John David McLain.
board and the finance committee
their 12th annual report with the
Camp Fire Girls, camp at Lake o’
S-1339
S-12
Robert
Lee
Wine-
can
study
the
expressions.
county court.
the Woods Aug. 24-31 should be
President R I. Flaharty has barger
This fund is the bulk of the
made early, according to informa­
3-1070 S-13 Floyd Goddard
called attention to the fact that
estate of the late Ben E Evans
in order to continue the opera­ Michael.
What is hoped to be Ashland’s tion released this week. Girls de­
who left the principal In the hands
3-1500
S-16
Marc
A.
Smith.
tional
program,
it
will
be
neces
­
j
first
annual ‘White Elephant” airing to attend may register at
of a board of three trustees, with
3-620
S-17
Elmer
Glenn
Bailey.
sary
to
specify
the
future
course
sale
is
scheduled for next Friday the Ashland chamber of com­
authority to urn- the income for
This week marked the begin­ !
3-530
3-18
Lynn
Ernest
Wolfe
within
the
next
two
weeks
Inas
­
and
Saturday.
Aug 15 and 16, un- merce The fee will be $4.50 for
the purpose of assisting worthy ning of pear picking time In the
Camp Fire Girls and $7 for other
students, living tn and adjacent to Rogue River valley with most of much as the directors and the Jr.S-1052 3-25 Lee Earl O'Harra. I der sponsorship of the retail mer­ girls. Miss Eleanor Coombe, ad­
chants committee of the local
the city of Ashland, to obtain an the packing houses open by Wed­ finance committee hesitate to
viser. with a trained staff of as­
S-2121 3-27 Lewis Loper
chamber of commerce.
education.
nesday. The opening prices paid take steps without the expression
sistants has planned an enjoyable
Setch-
S-908
S-29
John
Edward
of
the
membership,
question
­
The
occasion
is
expected
to
war
­
During the 12 years this fund at the canneries varied from $45
naires should be mailed to the ell.
rant unprecedented buying on the and worthwhile week for the
has been administered, a total of to $55 a ton.
8-2359 3-32 Welton J. Hen- part of local consumers and simi­ girls.
370 loans have been inaile to UH)
It has been estimated that there chamber within the next few days. drickson.
Two new canoes given by G. S.
lar selling on the part of mer­
different individuals
The total will be an 18,000-ton ...
yield of ( Flaharty also pointed out that
will add to the fun at camp
8-2155 S-35 Lloyd Cox
chants. Purpose of the sale is to Butler
loan fund now 1a $10.989 38 The Bartletts in the valley this year. the current income is not suffi­
this year.
S-38
Joel
Casten
Jessel.
3-2227
cient
to
meet
the
monthly
ex
­
afford
unusual
bargains
for
the
principal or investment fund ag­ However, it was reported that an
8-1393 S-41 John Joseph Clark purchasers and to enable the re­
gregates $36,800. Interest rate of accurate estimation was difficult penses and that unless a new
8-1267 3-44 Harold Alfred tail concerns to clear out their
three percent per annum is charg­ because of the scab infection course is definitely prescribed it Ricks.
may be necessary to revert the
I overstocks and out of season mer­ DEFENSE
ed on all loans Total loans made found in some orchards.
S-48
Floyd
Charles chandise.
8-926
$42.599 25 Ismns paid to date of
Fruitmen reported a alight chamber to an inexpensive infor­ Moore.
BOND
I Pictures of white elephants will
the report $28,557 04
Unpaid shortage of pickers because of the mation bureau.
8-764 S-50 Keith James Math- be stenciled on the display win­
"The membership itself must
Q. In what denominations are
loans outstanding $14,042.21, of effect of defense work upon tran­
dows of these participating mer­ Defense Savings Stamps avail­
which $1775 50 were charged off sient labor, but plenty of packers make the decision as to whether ews.
S-674 S-54
1
or not the organization is to con-
Dale Warren Ross. I chants by representatives of the able?
ax losses. Recoveries of $648.75 were available.
Flaharty declared.
3-1925 S-64 Russel Lee Werner. chamber of commerce, next week.
A. Ten cents, 25 cents, 50
leave net losses $1126 75 Consid­
According to Horticulturist C. tinue," ------------
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S-1589 S-65 Cleo Amos Knight- 1 Personal contacts will be made cents, $1 and $5. An album is
ering the volume of loans handled H Cor.tv. the pu king of the valley
en.
given free with first stamp
among the participants to follow
and that, in all cases, borrowers peach crop will begin next week. WOMEN’S SOCIETY
purchased to mount stamps of
3-2191 S-67 Walter Shirley up on any last minute details.
are without employment at the i’< .u hes from the Gold Hill dis­ HOLOS TWO MEETINGS
"She's going to be a dilly!” Bob 25 cents up.
time the loans are made, the trus­ trict already have appeared in the
The Women's Society of Chris­ Starnes.
S-638 I S-69 Martin Luther Jr
Q. In what denominations
Ingle, of the retai] merchants
tees feel that the low percentage markets and the fruit is ripening tian Service met last Friday at
S-422 S-74 Roy Leslie McGilo- committee, said last week. "This are Defense Savings Bonds
of loss indicates a high ration of fast.
the Methodist church with Mrs ray.
is one opportunity for both the available ?
integrity on the part of these
Ralph Billings in charge of the
A. You can buy a Series E
S-890 S-77 John William Chil- merchants and the consumers to
young students.
business meeting. At noon a lunch­ ders.
come out on top. The only stipula­ Bond for $18.75, $37.50, $75.
J W. McCoy is chairman of the
eon was served to 50 guests by
$375, or $750. The prices of
S-872 I S-81 Ravmond Earl Rapp. tion that is being stressed is that
board of trustees whose other
Mesdames Walter Herndon, Ma­
3-1766 S-82 Wesley Glen Rush the merchandise offered be offer­ Series F Bonds range from $74
members are F. 3. Engle and G.
bel Keeney, M. A. Ring, Luella
to $7,400: Series G Bonds from
S-2103 S-84 Robert Lloyd Rus­ ed at a genuine' bargain price.”
A change in ownership of the ______
___________
...... ..
H. Wenner.
Steams, ,___
Mary
Hawkins, ( .. Emma
$100 to $10,000.
I
Ashland Ice and Storage company Wheeler. Lulu'Howard arid Mabel sell.
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Mrs c F Tllton had
S-1232 S-88 Earnest Graydon MOUNT-AMMERMAN
was announced the «_»
first of the
OUR HONOR ROLL
NOTE To buy Defense Bonds
week when C. L Spindler pur- | charge of the devotions which op­ Childreth.
■
Miss Jane Mount, daughter of
and Stamps, go to the near­
New subscribers to the South- Chased
S-1854 S-90 Richard Klimek
Herb Moore’s interest in ened the afternoon meeting. Mrs
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Mount of
est post office, bank, or sav­
cm Oregon Miner:
S-1160 S-93 Melvin Cline Kirk­ Portland and Leland Ammerman
and thereby became Fred Engle reviewed the chapter
ings and loan association; or
Mrs. J. Q. Ambrose, Mrs. John the company
with Judson C. Doke,
j in the study book. “Investing Our patrick.
of Ashland were united in mar­ write to the Treasurer of the
Poet, Mrs K O, Hylle, C. W co-owner
S-440
S-96
John
Paul
Mosser.
Spindler
will
take
charge
of
the
1
Heritage” Mrs. J. W. McCoy of
riage at Trinity Episcopal church
United States. Washington, D.
McCoy.
3-1249 S-99 Demar Rov Fields. Saturday noon with Dr. Claude
ice department with which he has I the Presbyterian church gave an
C., for a mail order form.
RENEWALS
3-2297
S-105
'
Joseph Everett E. Sayre reading the service. Miss
had considerable experience while interesting account of the life of
Standard Cleaners, Ashland.
employed by a previous manage­ Martha Berry. Miss Lois Redford Spayde.
Carol Mount, sister of the bride,
Bert Mitchel), Hilt. Calif
8-2033 3-106 Harry I.Awrence was maid of honor. Don Barnes
ment. Doke will continue his man­ played two piano solos and Mrs.
Mrs, J. F. Meikle, San Fran­ agement of the dairy and cream­ Chester
Manning.
Williams sang two solos.
was best man, and Frank King
cisco.
3-494 S-110 George Thomas and Duain Monroe, ushers. Fol­
ery department. Planned improve­ She was acompanied by M is
Langford.
ments for the rapidly expanding Frank Davis.
lowing the ceremony a reception
S-728 3-112 Robert Marland was held at the A C. Strange
creamery department include the
Wednesday afternoon the mem-
W. H. NEWTON
addition of a new butter churn bers of the WSCS met at the Häufle.
home where the bridal couple will
and a modern Ice cream cabinet
home of Mrs. Ellsworth Davis for HALLS HONORED SUNDAY
spend the remainder of the sum­
and Companion
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mer.
an early "Christmas party." Each
One
hundred
members
and
Are Invited to Be Guests of the
GILMAN-GEORGE
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one brought gifts which will be
friends of the Methodist church
Miss Dorothea Jean Gilman, i sent to various mission schools at enjoyed a picnic dinner and visit PARTY FOR COACH '
Southern Oregon Miner
daughter of Mr and Mrs. A. L. | Christmas time.
at the picnic grounds at Helman | Coach Gerald Gastineau was
To See Their Choice of
Gilman, was married to Harry MRS. (DOMES BREAKS LEG
Baths Sunday following the mom-i honored at a surprise birthday
the Following
George, son of Mr. and Mrs. Har­
ing
church service. The affair was party Saturday evening. After a
Mrs J. A. Coomes slipped on
ry B. George at the Christian
to
honor
Dr. and Mrs. Sydney W. swim at Twin Plunges the group
Varsity Theater
church Sunday afternoon with the loose gravel at the intersection Hall of Gresham. Dr. Hall for­ went to the Dom Provost home
Programs:
Rev. Everett McGee reading the of Laurel and North Main streets merly was pastor of the local where Mr. Gastineau showed in­
marriage lines. Miss Mary Bil- I Saturday evening suffering a brok­ Methodist church and in June he teresting moving pictures. A pic­
(Hrldiiy and .Saturday)
derback was maid of honor and ! en leg Floyd Crosslin, who hap­ completed a term of service as nic supper was served by the
"POWER. DIVE”
Miss Loraine Gilman of Denver pened to be turning at the corner district superintendent of the Cas-| guests. Those enjoying the event
and
Miss Jacqueline Gilman, at the time, helped her into his j cade district.
, were Mr. and Mrs. Gastineau,
and
LARRY HUNTER, alias "one
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Mrs. Dorn Provost. Miss Clara
bridesmaids The flower girl was car and took her to her home.
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"BACK TN THE SADDLE"
of
the persons assisting,” doing
Virginia Lilly. James George was
Ann
Roberson,
Miss
Celene
• G. R Wilcox of Youngstown
Mor-
(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
best man and Robert Lil’v and • Mrs. Charles White and O arrived Tuesdav evening to gan. Miss Eunice Kincaid, Bud a nose-dive into the gravel
Carl Webber, ushers Following daughters visited at Crescent City visit a week with bis mrents **r Provost, Charles Jandreau, Earl when assisting a lady to her
"SUNNY”
feet.
the ceremony a reception was held Sunday.
and Mrs. J. L. Wilcox at 332, Warren and Bob Dunn.
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at the bride’s home. The bridal • Mr. and Mrs. Ford Hunnell and Orange Ave His wife and daugh-
HARRY
McNAIR
loyally
Please Call at The Miner Office
couple left that afternoon for baby of Bend are visiting with ter remained at Shelby, Mont, for • Born to Mr. and Mrs Melvin spouting “Why see America
for Your Guest Tickets
their new home in Lakeview Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Gearhart.
a visit. From there tie came the Kirkpatrick at 121 I-aurel street, first when you can see Jack-
mat of
nf the
th- way by plane.
Aug. 2, a son, Richard Cline.
where the groom la employed.
• Subscribe for The Miner today. I rest
son county first?”
G. P. and Ashland
Bands Swap Concerts
\ired Lady Killed
By Train Sunday
July 4 Balance To
Be Kept as Nest Egg
New Selectees Given
C-C CALLS IN I Order
Numbers
QUESTIONNAIRE ;
Student Loan Fund
Trustees File Report
PEAR HARVEST
IN FULL SWING
ELEPHANT”
SALE AUG. 15-16
QUIZ
Spindler Purchases
Ice Plant Interest