Friday. Nov. 14, 1941 SOUTHERN OREGON MINER Page 4 SIN K Al.UMNI ORGANIZE ISStM IATION VI RONKHI'RG On Tuesday, Nov. 4, a Ihtuglas county unit of the Southern Ore­ gon College of Education aunini association was formed at Rose burg Or Redford, president of the Southern Oregon Miner CHAS M GIFFEN WILLIAM SAVIN Publishers Publiahed Every Friday at 167 East Main Street ASHLAND, OREGON * Entered as second-class matter February 15, 1935, at the poatoffice at Ashland, Oregon, under the act of March 3, 1879 * TELEPHONE 8561 college and Albic Heck superln tsndcnt <>f tlw Jacksonville public schools, were present. ’Hie following officers were elected for the coming year: I’res (dent, Mrs Alvia S Wethervll. third grade teacher at Henson school in Roaeburg. vice president. teacher at Alice Becker, grade teachei Elkton, and mTrvtary trvuMui ri. Yocom, upper grade Alla-rta teacher at Sutherlin niatized reading I Hie to delays in getting the play in ahnpe to pre­ sent at thia time, the Hornbrook I’-TA is pt eHen ting their minatrrl show under the auspices of the ’.Tir third grade enjoyed two local association at the club house picture »how« Wednesday morn­ Wednesday night. ing They were about whent F hiiii Ing and lumbering. ★ SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) ONE YEAR $150 SIX MONTHS 80c , Mailed Anywhere hi the United States) “THE TRUTH WILL Threat To The Press! The greatest threat to our vaunted freedom of the press is not the possibility of censorship. Rather it is the imposition of unnecessary economic controls mas­ querading as steps in the national defense interest. So far the threat has been directed at the advertis­ ing department. The Attorney General sent a question­ naire to many advertisers to find out how much and in what ways they spend money, and for what purpose. It has been proposed in Washington that brand names THOMAS A. MORGAN (pictured of the modernly equipped Navy Trade Schools. The Navy offers insert), president of the Sperry be eliminated, and that articles be sold as soap, candy, in Corporation, world’s largest manu­ training to young men in nearly or what have you. This, of course, would virtually facturers of aeronautical and ma­ 50 different trades and vocations. kill advertising. And without advertising support, the rine instruments, received his Opportunities for advancement, technical training in the to leurn skilled trades, for travel cost of a newspaper would be out of reach to most early U. S. Navy, in which he enlisted and adventure are identical wheth­ as a young man. “This lias proved buyers. er a man enlists in the regular of great value to me in later years, ” There is a very general impression that advertising Navy or the Naval Reserve and said ex-sailor Morgan. Pictured adds considerably to the retail price of goods. The fact above his pay, food, clothing, medical are new Navy recruits re­ is that when it has been intelligently used to increase ceiving electrical training at one and dental care are the same. the sale of articles in common use, it has resulted in improving the quality and lowering the price. Some interesting testimony on that phase of advertising was given before the house judiciary committee by W. S. Farish, president of Standard Oil Company (N. J.), • Week-end guests of Mr. and' HILT^EV^S which spends millions each year in advertising. He told Mrs. G. W. Morris were their son “ • Yearly election of officers for and wife, Mr. and Mrs Kenneth the local Red Cross chaptei ITU the committee: Morris of Klamath Falls. last Thursday evening at the “Although the sums expended for advertising by • Mr. and Mrs William Sander held home of the chairman. Mrs Ruth some companies are large, it is easy to exaggerate the and daughter of Yreka visited Baumgartner, and the following ■ with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. ~ Sander were elected to office: Chairman, ' part of the customer’s gasoline dollar which is spent Sunday. I Mrs. Fred Haynes; secretary. Mrs 1 for advertising. If all the advertising expenditures • Bom to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth , Frank Graves; treasurer, W E Tallis. and directors, Mrs. Fred j of the industry were charged to gasoline alone, it is . Hartwell Nov. 7, a son. • Miss Shirley Willard, who Bayliss, Mrs. Homer Vincent Mrs. probable that they would represent less than a quarter teaches at Bridge, spent the week­ Harry De Jamett, Mrs Will Poff, end with her parents. Mrs. Florence Clark, Mrs. John of a cent per gallon.” • Mrs. George W’ard is visiting De Witt, Mrs Frank W’ard and As a matter of fact, a large proportion of the ad-1 in Amarillo, Tex. Mrs. Arthur Gilberg Two visitors, ■ vertising money has been applied to other products and • Larry Hunter of the Tidings is Mrs. Josephine Carlson of the I vacation this week. Yreka chapter and C. A Turner, services. Even if it were all covered in the price of gas­ on • Dr. and Mrs. George W. Gregg also of the Yreka chapter, spoke oline, it would not mean much to a motorist who learn­ have returned from an extended on the necessity of increasing the membership greatly thia year. in London, O. ed that on a purchase of ten gallons, he had contributed visit • Mrs. Ada Huxley is visiting • The Women's Society of Chris- two and one-half cents for advertising and 60 cents for with her niece in Myrtle Point. Gan Service held their one Novem­ I • Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Patty ber meeting at the club house state and federal sales taxes. 1 and Mr. and Mrs. Butler from About People You Know • Among those attending a Fel­ lowship meeting ArmisUce day in Trail were Mr. and Mrs. George Icenhower, Mrs Bertha Howell. Mrs. Ruby DeLisle, Mrs. Prader, Mrs Jim Gracey. Mrs. Hooden- pyle, Mrs Robert Hatch. Mrs Paul Heldt and Rev. and Mrs L. P. Furman. , « Those attending the Rogue Riv- er College Women’s club in Med­ ford Saturday from Ashland in­ cluded Mesdames Alice Willits. F. D. Wagner, Alice A. Peil. Ar­ thur Peters, Walter Herndon, Ralph Billings. W. J. Crandall and Miss Edna Goheen. Southern Oregon Credit Bureau Reporting Office Ashland Phone 3751 240 East Main, Ashland General Office Medford Medford Center Building Phone 2261 YOUR CREDIT RECORD —You make it, We Record it! WITH MODERN EQUIPMENT Permanent PRICES! (LEANING SUITS PLAIN DRESSES PLAIN COATS OR ANY THREE FOR ¿■■■I, $1,25 COLLEGE CLEANERS Phone 6836 REMEMBER WHEN —the kerosene lamp flickered a light for you to climb the stairs to bed ? The shadows danced around seeking a place to hide, and in the winter one could warm his hands over the chimney. 'Twas "friendly,” that oil lamp. Remember? I Here "Friendly Service" is measured not by gold, but by the "Golden Rule.” DEPUTY COUNTY CORONER Litwiller Funeral Home C.M.IJtwlDer Thursday afternoon, with the pres­ ident, Mrs. John De Witt, conduct­ ing the business meeting Plans were completed for frosting the church windows and for purchasing candlesticks for the church altar. Following the business meeting a program was enjoyed which was as follows: Solo, "You Walked By." Jo Goldpenny; reading, "To­ day,” Bess Bemheiael; duet. "You Are My Sunshine,” by Ruth Rose- crans and Ruth Pedersen; solo, "When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain,” Mabel Williams, ac­ cordion solos. Moon Winks” and “Peggy O’Neil," by Minna Cunial Attending the meeting were Mes­ dames T. Anderson, F. Bernheisel, and daughter Carmen. O. Bcm- heisel, J. De Witt, W Dutro, H De Jamett, W. Roop. W. Gran. F Haynes, E. Jackson and son Gene, M Wert, A. Nelson. E Richard­ son and daughter Betty, W. Poff and son Duane, A. Pedersen and daughter Ruth, F. Ward, R Wil­ liams, L. Robinson, D. tjosecrans and daughters Donna and Ruth, D. Ward and daughter Diane, and Jo Goldpenny and children, Vallee and Jimmy. Delicious refresh­ ments were served by the hostess­ es, Mrs. Frank Ward and Mrs Don Ward. • Terry Norman Tallis celebrated his first birthday Sunday with some of his little friends in to help observe the occasion and enjoy his lovely toys with him. • The November meeting of the Hilt P-TA was held at the school house Friday with about 30 pre­ sent. Mrs. White's room entertain­ ed with a lovely‘program of songs, a Thanksgiving play and a dra- ... consideration means everything. Our con- venient monthly payment plan was inaugu­ rated to spare no effort in the fulfillment of our ideals of service and convenience to our patrons. Moderate pricing insures against "over spending.” Furthermore, if, by divid­ ing the payments, the burden is made lighter, we will have been amply rewarded. ☆ FUNERAL DIRECTORS TWO HOLIDAYS THIS MONTH SWINGS US INTO THE REAL DECEMBER HOLIDAY SEASON /Ind that makes us think about Christmas. Most people forget that the Building Mater­ ial Dealer has some of the finest gifts for the entire family. Wouldn't it I m * a grand tiling to give your family that new hardwood floor in the living room? Or a circulating fire place? These are really gifts for all the fam­ ily. And you can give them NOW and ar­ range for payment later. At least consider something of the sort for this holiday time. You will I n * surprised to find how little these things cost when you consider the lasting joy they will bring thru- out the year. See Us for Free Estimates ASHLAND LUMBER COMPANY Oak Ntrret at Railroad KEN WEIL* Manager KEEP YOUR FARM MACHINERY FIT We Never Close—Pbone 4541 WIN ONE CIRCLE MEETS Mrs. J. A. Young entertained , the Win One Circle Thursday af­ ternoon of last week. Mrs Ira [ Tilley had charge of the business ' meeting. The hostess assisted by Mrs. .Tilley and Mrs. M. T. Bums served refreshments at the close of the afternoon. * We can quickly handle any repair problem you may have with your farm equipment and are particularly well equipped to do the kind of welding that puts your ma­ chinery back in shape-—as strong as ever. The probable shortage in s.eel adds im­ portance to the proper re­ 1 pair of your present equip­ ment. ------------ •------------ DAUGHTERS OF NILE MEET SATURDAY Zuleima Temble No. 13, Daugh­ ters of the Nile, met at Masonic temple in Ashland Saturday for their regular meeting. Following a business session, a program, tea, i and cards and were enjoyed. At 1 cards, Mrs. R. B. Herman of Grants Pass won first prize; Mrs. Don Travis of Ashland, second, and Mrs R. E. Detrick of Ashland, third. Mrs Melvin Kaegi, Mrs M. P. Dunn and Mrs Hal McNair com­ prised the committee in charge of I the meeting. I ¡ l J. P. DODGE & SONS -------- •--------- FREE PICKUP AND DEIJVEKY 823 Siskiyou Blvd ®Unday gUesti’ of Miss Edna Goheen. • Mr. and Mrs. Bob Van Vleet and daughter went to Lake o’ the Woods Sunday. • Mrs. J. Morgan Cook and son of Vancouver, Wash, are visiting Mrs. Cook's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hardy. • Mrs. J. B. Platt has returned from Palm Springs, Calif, and re­ ports that Mr. Platt is gaining in health. • Mrs Bertha McKinney and Mrs C. E. Converse of Lincoln visited Mr and Mrs. A. H Peachey on Armistice day. • Miss Margaret Page spent the week-end in San Francisco. • Miss Betty Jo Bums entertain­ ed Miss Eunice Putman of Med- I ford Sunday. • Mrs Ray Jett of Bakersfield. Calif., Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hodgen of Safford, Ariz. and Mr. and Mrs. I A. J. Hodgen went to Crater Lake Sunday. • Mr. and Mrs. George Martin and son and Mrs. Thora Cooper visited with relatives in Medford | Armistice day. • Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carlton ’ visited in Eagle Point Armistice i day. • Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Baughman have returned from a visit in the i northern part of the state. • Mrs. Emma Anderson of El­ lensburg, Wash, is visiting her t daughter, Mrs. W. J. Crandall. 1 • Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pedersen ! and daughters went to Klamath Falls Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Hoerth. • Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Carson vis- | ited in Corvallis Armistice day. | • Bom to Mr. and Mrs. Phil Dietz of Weyerhhaueser Camp on Nov. 10, a son. • Mr. and Mrs. Albert Carver of i Myrtle Point were week-end ' guests of their daughter, Miss | Ellen Carver. I WHEN RESPONSIBILITY WEIGHS HEAVILY OAK STREET GARAGE and 97 OAK STREET, ASHLAND MACHINE s::c? "We build Storage Tanks”