Paji+l *1ktd olai S&tntiküty
At least since Russia entered
Ute free-for-all fight in Europe,
they arc not waiting for Hitler to
cop all the prizes, as shown in
the Iran squabble
r r r
'Hie Washington school laaue ia
leaving few neutrals in Ashland
and the "for and against" ele
ment just about equals the "pios
and cons."
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Volume X
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ASHLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1941
Number 35
BOND ISSUE DEFEATED 466-112
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It is hoped thut those climbing
on the "full block or none" band
wagon In the school election are
sincere rather than using it as
the best way to defeat the issue
111
News reports Indicate that boot
legging has entered a new phase
Only now instead of "corn llkker,"
I tool leg metal ia being sneaked to
small manufacturers whose exist
ence Is threatened by metal ahort-
ages
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One of tin- most deplorable
things that could happen to any
city ia stalking Ashland ut this
time lack of support for a
Now If
chamber of commerce
never before Ashland needs such
an institution
Many citizens either ure Igno
rant of the good the present
chandter officials are doing or
else they are little Interested In
the progress of the town in which
they live. Such lack of Interest
<li<l not build I-tos Angeles, nor will
it build Ashland la-t s not only
support our chamber of commerce
but lend It every possible assist
ance,
SOCE TO OPEN i Enrollment Drop
SEPTEMBER 22
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WORK DELAYED
C’-C Conducts Drive
For New Membership
’ELECTION DRAWS
RECORD VOTE
Prospects for a freshman class'
A crew of chamber of com
A record-breaking total of 581
of nearly normal proportions at '
merce members canvassed the
The fall quarter at the Soulhern | Oregon State college are improv
An announcement coming to town Thursday in a drive for new voters went to the polls yesterday
Oregon College of Education will ing as large numbers of creden The Miner through the local WPA memberships in an effort to re and decisively defeated the pro
open on Monday, Sept 22, with tials are turned in, but the at office states that instructions finance the chamber to assure its posed $90,000 bond issue for the
registration for all freshman stu tractive employment opportunities from the WI’A state office has
activity Rather than erection of a new Washington
dents Upper classmen will regis for students in the technical caused temporary suspension of continued
raising the dues, the finance com school by a majority of 354 votes.
ter Wednesday, Rept. 24
schools will bring an inevitable i the project at Ashland high school, mittee worked out a plan where The official count showed 466
The Southern Oregon College of drop in total en roll ment this fall, I Walter Phillips field, for a period by business houses were urged to votes “no". 112 "yes" and three
of two weeks or longer. The sus carry more than one membership defective ballots not counted.
Education offers two definite I believes E B Lemon, registrar.
Students in engineering, secre pension, which was called at 4:30
couraea of study, the teacher edu
The large vote gives evidence of
the number being dependent up
cation course and the junior col tarial science, agriculture, forest Thursday afternoon, was put into on the business.
high public interest aroused by the
lege course. Students enrolled in ry and science are in such de effect in order to send the crew
election However, the overwhelm-
The canvass began at a 7:80 I ing
teacher education are now able to mand at high wages that a consid into the hop fields and pear or o’clock
negative vote cannot be taken
breakfast
at
the
Lithia
ho
work toward a bachelor <rf science erable number will be reluctant to chards to help save the crops.
as
a
true reflection of public opin
tel at which pledge cards were
degree in elementary education leave these well paying jobs to
This causes delay in construc distributed and the nature of the ion against the proposed replace
upon completion of a standard return to college this fall, accord tion of the grandstand and local
ment of the present Washington
explained to the volunteers school
four-year course of study Htu-. ing to present information. The authorities say it will not now be drive
building, for voters favor
taking
part
in
the
drive.
dents Interested in junior collage effect of abundant employment is ready for the opening football
ing a new school teere divided in
Incomplete
returns
last
night
work and liberal arts will find a also apparent in the credentials game with lAkeview Sept. 19.
two factions— those favoring
made it impossible to determine to
wide variety of offerings in art, I being filed as more women than
me proposed plan upon the pre
The entire crew was ordered in the results of the drive.
music, science anti mathematics, ; men have now been accepted for to the fields with the exception of
sent site and those favoring a
English, social science, psychology this fall's freshman class. Rigid > th» clerk, who is unfit for that
building program that included
and health and physical education 1 standards for admission have re-' type of work. The men were or
me entire block With the power
Students enrolled in junior college suited in 50 out-of-state applica dered to take this outside employ
ful "entire block” faction joining
work are able to complete from tions being rejected.
with those opposed to a building
ment
or
be
released
from
WPA
HOME OBSERVATIONS
Freshman week opens Sept. 22, employment.
one to two years of work in med
program mere was little chance
Ry OIJ> TIMER
icine. iaw, forestry, engineering, with old students scheduled to re-1
for survival of the $90,000 bond
•
home economics, business admin turn Sept. 27. To help solve the
The best of southern Oregon issue.
To the Editor:
housing problem for girls, those' Craters and Red Sox
In planning for me proposed
istration and many other fields.
products
will be on view at me
Next Monday will be observed
new building the board considered
Students enrolling at the college planning to join sororities are to To Clash Sunday
ooumem
Jackson
County
fair
as laibor day Agitation for th* for the first time should submit a come back this year Wednesday
wrncn is being held at Bellview . purchase of me remainder of me
celebration of the day was begun transcript of their high school or evening. Sept. 17, for a three-day
The
Medford
Craters
and
the
Saturday
and Sunday. Tne lair is i block, but decided that me $14,-
by the Knights of Liisir who in college record sometime prior to rushing period, so that all dorm Silverton Red Sox will clash on
being
sponsored
by the Bellview 000 expenditure was unjustified.
1882. 1883 and 1884 paraded on registration It would be particu itory space will be available for the Medford Fairgrounds ball
In view of the election results,
grange
and
is
the
to be
that day in the city of New York larly helpful to new students to others at the start of Freshman park Sunday afternoon to determ neid in mis section. second
According to me school board expects to con-
In 1884 the organization adopted call at the office of the registrar week
ine the second half championship fair board members, much interest ! tact L. S. Traver, adviser and
a resolution that the first Mon before registration day in order I
of the Oregon State league, ac has been shown and it is expecteq | construction man for me state
day of September should be con to make nut their fall program
cording to announcement yester mat the entries will even surpass board of higher education, and
sidered I>abor day and have It
get his recommendations and opin
College entrance examinations
day.
those of last year.
recognized as a holiday Oregon for all freshmen students will be
Silverton and the Albany Alco-
Premiums are being offered for ions in regard to me Washington
on Feb. 21, 1887 passed tin- given Tue»<lay and Wednesday,
Oalts meet at Albany tonight to a great variety of products com school Further action will be
first law recognizing the day On Sept 23 and 24 Regular classes
determine the first half title. If ing under tne foilowing depart largely dependent upon his find
June 20. 1894. a bill passed con will begin Thursday. Sept 25
defeats Albany and ments: Land products, canning, ings.
Another examination for the Silverton
greaa making the day a legal
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Medford
gets
over the Red Sox
i position of postmaster at Ashland ths two teams will meet again home cooking, textile, and flowers.
holiday throughout the Union
was announced Tuesday by the Monday afternoon in the Medford Among other exhibits for which Western Auto Under
Snell Urgres Safety
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premiums are offered are photo
US civil service commission. Ap-'
Fifty years hence, a writer pre
for the season crown. If Al graphy, community booths and New Management
plications for the examination park
dicts. the milk cow will be re In Holiday Driving
bany
should
happen
to
win
over
poultry.
placed by a milk-producing ma
James G. Mackie, who recently
Calling /or a "rededication of must b<- on file with the commis Silverton, and Medford wins Sun
chine Thia factory milk wilt be 1 lAbor day to the spirit of Amer- sion in Washington. D. C. not day, Albany and Medford will
Only residents of muthem Jack- purchased me Western Auto Sup
pure nnd not lacking In nutritive can workmen," Earl Snell, secre later than Sept 9 The examin meet a week from Sunday for the son county may enter exhibits. ply authorized dealership here
elements It will be cheaper, too tary of state, urged Oregon citi ation will be given within about season pennant
The boundary lines are the Jack- from Taylor R. Williams, took
This ia the first forecast of the zens to accept persona) responsi 15 days after the closing date for
son county line to Jacksonville over management of me store
At
any
rate.
Medford
and
Sil
passing of the cow noticed since bility for the prevention of traffic applications
verton will play at Medford Mon and include Central Point, Roxy Monday and has announced mat
the beginning of the war Science accidents during the coming La
This will be the second exam day' afternoon, the results of to- Ann, Medford, Ashland, Taient, in me near future he expects to
is truly marvelous, and there ia bor day week-end
ination given to find a successor nights and Sunday s game» to de Phoenix, Griffin Creek and ad ' have a much expanded stock and
nothing more astonishing than the
"Now, more than ever,” Snell to Postmaster John H Fuller, who termine if the Monday clash will joining communities within these new services to offer the public.
number of plans which it has ad declared, "the nation needs the is retiring. In the first examina be an exhibition affair or a tilt boundaries. All entries with the
The store will continue to sell
vanced for consigning the cow to full mobilization of its human re tion. Millard Grubb and Ted Guetz- for the flag.
exception of powers, poultry and a complete line of automobile sup
oblivion It might be well to con sources
to assure
maximum laff were the only two who passed
Crater Manager Lou Saeur said rabbits must be in place by 6 p. plies and a home appliance de
sider that science hasn't yet mas achievement in our supreme effort I The second examination was call-1 Carl Monzo, tiny righthander from m. tonight (Friday). Entries in partment will be added with re
tered the trick of slicing a T-bone for national defense. The nation ed when it was decided that at' Oakland, will be on hand to pitch the excepted classes must be on frigerators. washing machines and
steak from a fly wheel, extracting can ill afford tragic loss of man-1 least three persons should qualify ' Monday and Dutch Lieber will hand by 9 o'clock Saturday morn small appliances. The new owner
a rib roast from the oil can. or power, caused by traffic death, ■ before a selection is made.
ing.
also has stated mat he intends to
work the Sunday game.
making a Chinese bean taste like for truly, the death or injury of a
The pending examination will
A church service will be held at | add new service facilities which
a beef tenderloin. Until science workman in a traffic accident is be held in Medford under super • Bill Burdic, son of Dr. and Mrs / p. m. Sunday at me Bellview will include a complete repair and
has all the answers, the cow's fu as significant a loss to the nation vision of Earl H. York, secretary R L. Burdic of San Luis Obispo, schoolhouse in connertion with me installation shop.
ture would seem to be secure
Mr. and Mrs. Mackie and their
as the death or injury of a mem of the Medford board of civil ser was a guest at the Elwood Hed fair. Dr. George W. Bruce, Ash
vice enaminers.
land Methodist pastor, will speak two daughters, former residents of
ber
of
our
armed
forces."
berg
home
several
days
last
week.
The traffic toll indicates that
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Increased traffic, caused by hol
• Mr and Mrs. Leonard Patter on "Foundation of Our Demo , Beverly Hills, Calif., plan to make
"horse sense" Is as scarce on city iday
1 Ashland their home.
driving, Increases the acci • C. W. Emmett of Los Angeles son and daughter of Jacksonville cracy."
streets as the horse.
visited
several
days
with
his
bro
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dent
hazards
,>n
the
highway
un
called
on
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Stuart
Refreshments
will
be
available
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“FOR RENT” cards at the
ies.* drivers exercise additional ther, J. F. Emmett.
Henson Tuesday evening.
and games have been arranged
care and avoid dangerous driving
for the added enjoyment of fair Miner office.
practices, he said. The secretary
visitors.
of state urged each individual
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driver to accept as his respond-1
Cases appearing in the justice bility the burden of preventing
DEFENSE
IT 7
80th State Fair
i
court this past week include the traffic accidents
BOND
following:
To Open Labor Day
Inasmuch as 75 percent of the
James Willant Hilton, Ashland, accidents in the state occur on
I
Q. Why should Americans
I Another Oregon state fair—me
guilty of having no operator's li highays in the rural areas, most
80th will be unfolded to the pub buy Defense Bonds and Stamps
cense and no tail light, fined $5 of them resulting from speed too
lic early next Monday morning. now?
ami coats on the first charge and I great for conditions, drivers were
A. Among the reasons are:
Labor day, when gates are un
*1 and coats on the second.
' naked to observe these simple
(1) It is the quickest way in
locked on the big seven-day agri
Norman Robert, charged with precautions:
which every citizen can both
cultural exposition at Salem.
operating without a PUC permit, I 1. Reduce speed before entering
serve his country and conserve
forfeited $15 bail
Fair
officials
have
set
their
curves.
his earnings, and (2) the pur
1 a verde Shively of Hilt, charg-
sights for an attendance record
2 Reduce speed at night.
chase
of the Bonds and Stamps
ed with driving with only one li
mat will definitely scrap every helps not only to finance Na
3. When caught in long lines
cense, forfeited $5 50 bali
thing
mat
has
gone
before,
and
of cars, be patient, don’t take
tional Defense but also to pre
Harold E. Malatka of Iy>s An- dangerous risks attempting to i
indications in the few days before vent high prices and increased
geles, Calif, received a fine of $25 pass the cars in front.
me opening are mat they will cost of living.
and costs for having an overload
not be disappointed. Officials pro
4. Never attempt to pass an-
Q. Can I pledge a Defense
eel truck.
mise that the fair, in turn, will j Bond as collateral for a bank
other car on a curve, while ap
Justice M. T. Burns reports that proaching the brow of a hill or
not disappoint the patrons. Liter-| loan ?
11 more cases are scheduled to when vision is obstructed for
ally thousands of exhibits will be
A. No. Bonds are registered
come before the court in the next some other reason.
on hand to compete for me $42,-I and not transferable. They are
two days as a result of a traffic
000 premium money; and there payable only to persons named
5 Don't drive when sleepy or
check-up the first of the week.
will also be a wide variety of on the Bond.
fatigued.
special displays.
6. Avoid driving after over-in
• Mr. and Mrs. G W. Goswick dulgence in food or drink.
On the entertainment side, the
spent several days at Gold Beach.
fair goes superlative too, for spe
• Emily and Ruth Staannard,
cial attractions and features ar
I ranged for the week hit a high
who have spent the summer with Taylor R. Williams
Mr, and Mrs. Walter Herndon,
not only in quality but also in'
returned last week to their home And Wife Leave Soon
quantity.
Popular program for j
1» Maricopa, Calif.
,
each day will be "Funzapoppin,” ■
Mr. and Mrs Taylor R. Wil-
the nightly revue at the grand
llama, who have successfully op-
stand with a cast of 75 name per- i
erated the Western Auto Supply
T. E. FOWLER
formers. And each day except the I
store here for the paBt several
closing Sunday there will be the '
years, have expressed no definite
and Companion
pari-mutuel races, night horse
plans other than making a trip
Are Invited to Be Guests of the
show and dancing to Leon Moji- 1
up the coast country where they
ca's orchestra. Other daily events
Southern Oregon Miner hope to locate. Failing in finding
will be special free acts on the j
desirable employment, Mr. Taylor
To See Their Choice of
grounds: music concerts by the I
said that they may go back to
the Following
Oregon Federation of Music clubs; !
Detroit.
band concerts, free educational
Mr Williams has been an active
Varsity Theater
and industrial movies.
member of the local chamber of
Programs :
commerce and a staunch booster
A variety of special events are
for Ashland. He made the state
on the bill for special days, in
(Friday and Saturday)
ELWOOD HEDBERG in a
ment to the Miner that Mrs. Wil
cluding the state fair Blondes’
"IN OLD CHEYENNE"
liams and he hope to return to
contest Tuesday afternoon; the dither getting ready to attend
and
Ashland at some future time to
grange song contest Friday morn the PEO supreme convention at
THEY MET TN ARGENTINE make their home.
ing; the children’s day program Vancouver. B. C. (Incidentally.
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Saturday
morning; editors' lunch Mrs. Hedberg will accompany
(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
UNION SERVICE SUNDAY
eon Saturday noon, and Townsend him).
"THE GREAT AMERICAN
HARRY MITCHELL trying
program Tuesday afternoon.
The Sunday evening union ser
BROADCAST"
to explain why his "kid" brother
vice will be held In the Methodist
• Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Walton has all the size of the family.
church at 8 o’clock Rev. C. F.
and two sons of Whitfield, Kas.
McCall, pastor of the Congrega
JOHN BROADY seeking to
Please Can at The Miner Office
have been guests at the home of placate
for Your Quest Tickets
tional church will give the ser
disappointed
coupon
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Russell.
mon.
holders.
FAIR TO SHOW
COUNTY’S ‘BEST’
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EXAM CALLED
FOR P. M. JOB
Court Proceedings
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