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I D «a The writer of thin column In I happy to announce the parenthood of a staunch American Although a mere girl, ahv demonatrated her frarletHneaa and her democratic »pirli by arriving regardless of war. anticipated air raída, black- onta, foga and cold weathri But a few houra old ehe waa trying to ir|M-at Roosevelt's apeech the laat time we visited her In the hoapltal 111 The war of IJemocraclea va IHctntora now enclitica the gioia* with almost every country In some way Involved 111 No need now for the navy to advertise nor Washington to con script recruits Blue blooded men are offering their aervicea to help atop the treacherous enemy err Calmly and quietly the citizens of Aahland are following blackout orders, realizing aa never before that war la confined not to Ku- rope but may atrike our chorea at any moment. eve Curtailment of nibla-r may be the flrat major aetback to private car owner» and not oil and gaao- line aa waa first expected 111 Few blur cellophane wrapped packages will be mailed from thia vicinity Irrivera arc buying thia article to dim hradllghta during blackout. —>-■ ...... .... THIS AND THAT Ry OLD TIMER To the Editor: It is now reported that laat summer's collection of aluminum ¡tola and pans la still on dump heaps instead of In the si my or navy The fault, says OPM. Is Mayor lai Guardia's "Hizzoner” has the floor 1 1 r Tile Willamette squad that Jour neyed to Honolulu to show the natives how to play football, la re ported stranded We imagine if the lads ever get back to the good old I'SA they will hereafter pie fer to play teams nearer home The university also will probably clamp down on globe-trotting hereafter. < < < In order to keep the record straight, aa Al Smith waa wont to remark, Herr Hitler's original name, if you don't hapi>en to know it alieady, waa Schlcklgruber r f f '•Oh say. can you see ” About time the citizt-nry were Indicating then palrlotlsrn by floating “Old Glory" to the breeze r r < Japan complains of bring en circled. Maybe so, but what'a go ing on over there Isn't exactly ring-around-a-rosie < < < Indications arc that World War No 2 will breed a flock of mil lionaires as per usual r r < Too often an investigation simp ly resolves into a white-wash Job • 1 Volume X SCHOOL CONCERT f OUR DEMOCRACY WILL FEATURE CHORUS OF 12S "The Htar” will be I the theme of Evening of the thin! annual Christmas Music to I I m - presented by the students of the Ashland public schools in the 1 Junior high in school auditorium at H p Thursday, Dec. IM. A huge chorus of 125 voices will result from combining the Junior high school chorus with the high schooll a capella choir, for which the high school orchestra under the leadership of Gordon Tripp will provide a musical back- ground The program which will consist of solo, instrumental and choral numbets will be directed by Harriet Koehler, vocal music sup ervisor The school art depart ments also are doing their bit to add to the Impressiveness of the program by providing a huge star, silvered trees, stained glass window and other decorations Robes for the high School choir are bring provided by the P-TA. This concert will be free to the public as in previous years, si though those attending are re- quested to bring some item of food, clothing or a toy which the students later will distribute to needy families Following la the complete pro gram of the "Evening of Music:” Carols. Orchestral Prelude. "O Holy Night,” Adam Trumpet Call Processional. "Hark the Herald Angels Sing ” Choruses. Medley of Carols Quartet and Trio: u Deck the Halls; b The First Noel; c. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; d We Three Kings: e O Utile Silent Town of Bethlehem; f Night a "Grant Us To Do With Zeal Bach; b. "Adoramus Te, Christe" M<>zart in laitin (Old Masters! A Capella Choir "A Christmas Song." Adam Junior High Chorus i "Lost Tn the Night," Chrietlsn- sen A Capella Choir. Solo: Sue Parkinson Adagio from ' Moonfight Rons- ta.” Beethoven Choir with piano and violin Wilma Fronten and Harlalee Wilson Cantata "The Star of Bethle hem," Carrie Adams a Oh. Come. All Ye Faithful: b Good-Will to Men Choir and Chorus c The f Shepherd's Vision tenor solo and soprano solo Bob Dunn and Sue Parkinson d Star of the East Georgia Taylor. Shirlev Weiss. Donn Hufman. Choir and Chorus e A Mother's Carol contralto so lo Dorothv Parr f Room for the Christ-Child Bov's Chorus solo by Bill Cooke g The Glorious Star Soprano solo Marilee Erwin h. Oh. Sing Unto the Ixird Cho rus and Choir and Gir's' Chorus Joy U> the World' Choir. Cho* rue, Orchestra and Audience It Is reauested that there be no i applause during the concert. • Simpson’s Hoopers in Scrimmage Sessions 9U ASHLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1941 Number 50 -k’hccls Cooperate In I ASHLAND National Defense Plans for full cooperation of the city schools with national de- fense were revealed by Supt Theo J Norby at the regular meeting of the school board Tuesday eve ning One feature of this cooper ation will be the introduction of first aid training in both the high school and the Junior high The problem of the Washington school again came before the board at T*uesday night's session and plans were made for a meet ing in the near future with How ard R Perrin, architect, for the discussion of the repair of the present building. ------------- •-------------- JOINS IN BLACKOUT OBSERVANCE Since Monday night. Ashland has Joined in the general black outs which have been observed throughout the entire northwest coastal area put into effect by the war department. Volunteer wardens who have been on duty each night during blackout hours report very satis factory cooperation from the pub» lie in making the blackouts com plete, but point out that there has been some misunderstanding | of the necessity of observing the blackout regulations during the early morning hours. In regard to this the army air command has emphasized that the hours before The Ashland fire department and after dawn are the hours organized an emergency squad at when bon m bera can be expected a meeting Tuesday evening to as i the most and since these are the sist the regular department in any dangerous hours the blackout lim situations which may arise from it has been set up the present emergency. These Another problem that has arisen men are all volunteers and a lead is tne absolute necessity for op er is appointed for zones through aque material in blacking out out the city which correspond with rooms in homes or business hous the fire wards. es. The wardens report that they Fire Chief Clint Baughman is have had to warn several who also stressing the need of public have felt secure in curtaining education as an important factor their windows with a single thick- of civilian defense against fire and ness of dark cloth. The defense bombing hazards. The chief dis committee suggests that one room cussed this phase of civilian de preferably the kitchen, be care fense at a meeting of the Wash fully made light proof in order ington school P-TA Thursday af that lights may be used there dur ternoon and pointed out import ing blackout periods. ant precautions such as having It also has been emphasized that garden hose and buckets of sand all cars are to be off the streets available He also reviewed air during blackout periods regardless raid information which was re of lighting equipment, except cently presented at a meeting of those which have received the per for chiefs by a member of the mission of authorities. Certain Scotland Yard force in London. trucks carrying emergency sup plies and perishable goods have been permitted to go through. Ed Martin, head of the county air raid warning service, has re The adult and young people's i quested additional volunteers to choirs of the Methodist church assist in the 24-hour watch which under the leadership of R. H. has been maintained atop the Lithia hotel, in Bellview and on Cooke will present the Christmas The long hours cantata, "The Mystery of Bethle the Siskiyous. have worked a hardship on those hem," at 7 .30 o'clock Sunday eve now on duty, so more observers I Ashland Lions were host to the ning. Dec. 14 This cantata is said are needed to lighten the load. <rnambers of the high school foot to be one of the 9»ost, beautiful -Volunteer* may rV girt er kt the ball squad at a dinner given at the produced in recent years picturing civilian defense headquarters at Civic club house Tuesday evening. the events in the birth of the the armory. The dinner is an annual event of Saviour. ------------- •-------------- Mrs. Frank Davis will be at the the club honoring the members of church organ and will open the the squad and the coaches at the program with "Pastoral Symph Close of the season After listening to the radio ad ony" by Handel. The cantata will Telephone users are re dress of President Roosevelt, the consist of the following numbers: "The Prophecy." sung by Paul quested to refrain from plac program got under way with a ing long distance calls other few words of welcome by R. I. Byers and the choir. * "The Shepherds." a choral num than those which are abso Flaharty and introduction of lutely urgent as long as the coaches and squad members Then ber in which a duet is sung by present national emergency "Sparky" Bourque of the Medford Mrs Jean Byers and Frances Bro- continues. Manager Aikin an Ice Arena showed movies taken bert "O Little Town of Bethlehem." nounced today. at the ice carnival in Madison Due to communication needs Square Garden and discussed the a solo by Mrs. A. C. McGee. "The Wise Men,” sung by J. F. | of our armed forces vital to formation of hockey leagues for Emmett and Allen McGee, assist our defense, government calls the Medford rink. ed by the choir. will have priority over all ci "The Guiding Star," a choral vilian calls and delays on ci number by the choir. vilian calls can be expected. "Moonlight Over Nazareth," by Aikins also said that all | Roland Diggle. Offertory played possible telephone facilities by Mrs. Frank Davis at the or- and personnel have been mo- gan. bilized to the fullest extent for "Prince of Peace," sung by the present emergency and The Oregon •nterr<*r'e-»‘-‘ ’ George Mason, assisted by the the usual coo|»eration and un ketball season gets off to a start choir. derstanding on the part of tonight on the Southern Oregon "Emmanuel," sung by Paul Byers the public will be greatly College of Education court when and the choir. appreciated. the Sons, victorious in two pre The postlude. "Gloria" from the ------------- •-------------- season clashes, face the strong _ 12th Mass by Mozart, will be Eastern Oregon squad from La played by Mrs. Frank Davis. Grande tonight and tomorrow The public is invited to attend night. this program which will begin The Eons have beaten the Naz- promptly at 7:30 o'clock. I The new 1942 Oregon license arene college team from Namna. plates will blossom forth on motor Ida., and split with the College vehicles after Monday. Dec. 15. of Idaho Thev won from Mt. An when it becomes lawful to attach gel, also in the Oregon Intercol hem. Earl Snell, secretary of state, legiate league. said today reminding motorists to The Southern Oregon College of make early application for the Coach Jean Eberhart of the Sons expects his clever ball team, Education basketball team, open new plates to avoid mail conges featuring the fast break, to give I ing the local college season last tion during the holiday season. Friday night, surprised the fans the Eons a tough battle Motor vehicle registration in The games are to begin at 8 by thoroughly trouncing the Rub Oregon now exceeds 400.000. the o'clock each night and the Down enstein Oregonians of Eugene 48 year 1941 being the first time in town Quaitei backs club nromises to 31 and going on to smear the history this figure was reached. Klamath All-Stars 40-32 here Sat- If a large portion of these owners entertaining preliminaries. urady night. • delay their applications till late Wes Peters, last year reserve, this month, the resultant conges showed great improvement as he tion due to holiday mailing will led his team in scoring and gen work an inconvenience on many eral floor play. The Rubes led1 drivers, the secretary of state In the Majorette bowling lea during the first half of their game gue, the Ashland Beauty Shop here but in the final period scored said. Applications now are coming in team moved out in front after only one field goal. to the secretary of state's office taking three games from the Bag- The All-Stars, composed of ley Canning team The Silver some ex-SOCE players, just didn’t at a rapidly increasing rate and Crest Dairy took two out of three get going against the fast on new plates are being sent out bv return mail. This prompt service from the Palace Cafe team and slaught of the Sons. can be maintained only during the is in second place, having won five ------------- •------------- period prior to the Christmas and lost four. The Palace and NEW CARPETS AT THEATRE mailing rush, it was explained. Bagley teams are tied each with The Lithia theatre completed three wins and six losses installation of new carpets this June Brasted was high scorer past week The color of the new of the evening with a high game carpets harmonizes with the pre of 200 and a high series of 445. I sent drapes and adds much to • the attractiveness of the show Hilt moved Into first place in METHODIST PASTOR TO house. the major bowling league Monday GIVE TIMELY SERMON night when they defeated the • Dr Bruce, Methodist pastor, FIRE CHIEF WARNS AGAINST Lions two games out of three The will speak on the subject. "What DANGER OF FLUE FIRES present standing of the teams is Can a Christian Do in Times of Clint Baughman, chief of the Hilt. Lions Elks. Grevhound Thv- War?" at the Sunday morning Ashland fire department, pointed ern, Selby and Provosts service. Dr. Bruce says he feels out this week that fhie fires are Tn Mondav night's comnetit’nn that this is a problem confronting particularly hazardous at th's the Elks took three straight from every Christian and that the time of year and suggested that the Selbv team and the Provos*- church owes to the’-’ advice ""A residents should see to it that Grevhound match was po«tnonr> I assistance as to whether they chimneys are in good condition. because of the early blackout should be pacifists, conscientious Walt Ross, a members of the hour. objectors or participants. volunteer firemen, may be con Next Monday night’s games The minister also added that he tacted at the fire station when be the last until the league re. felt that the church dare not be the services of a chimney sweep sumes its competition after the silent on these vital issues. are desired. holidays. EMERGENCY FIRE SQUAD FORMED Methodists To Give I Christmas Cantata RURAL SECTIONS B£||QT DI AOIf ftllT IflUwl BliRVIIWI 7"he following statement has been issued by the county court warning rural residents that they too must observe blackout rules TO THE PEOPLE OF JACKSON COUNTY’ It has come to the notice of the County Court that many living in rural areas do not seem to be aware of the seriousness of the blackouts which are being put into effect each night along the Pacific coast. These blackouts are not a local affair, but are ordered by the War Department as a mil itary necessity for the protection of the public as well as military objectives The County Court wishes to urge the fullest cooperation with The Ashland high basketball the blackout rules and regulations team is resting In fiend today af by every citizen in Jackson coun ter their game with Redmond last ty All farm homes should be night, in preparation for their an darkened during blackout hours. nual clash with the Bend I-ava I • as well aa city homes. Bears tonight and tomorrow night Farmers and dairymen whose These three games, expecting to CHILDREN COLLECT OVER work requires them to use lights tell the strength of the Grizzlies, EIGHT TONS OF OLD PAPER in the early mpming hours, should will undoubtedly be tough en The collection of old palters equip their barns with shaded counters Coach Jerry Gastlneau s|M>n*orrd by the Washington lights and use as few lights as has Barney Riggs. Marcus Bal school P-TA Inst week result jMissible Do not use outdoor lights four. Chet Fowler. Charles Smith. ed In the surprising total of or flood lights at all. Bill Elam, Bob Dunn. Bud Pro over right tons of paper. It is emphasized that failure to vo«!. Jini Rath, Bill Green and Room 8 won the contest by comply with blackout regulations Charley Jandreau on the trip with collecting 5550 | m > iiii <I s of old in time of war is punishable with him pn|M*rs. heavy fines or imprisonment 771 e Chemawa Indians will play America is at war We call up the Grizzlies here Dec 29 and 30. on each citizen of Jackson county it was announced by Gastlneau to do his part in bringing this before leaving for central Oregon war to a successful conclusion. • Jackson County Court, (OIKT PROCEEDINGS Al Simpson announced this By J B Coleman. County Judge: Cases coming before the court Wm. Perry. Co. Commissioner: of Justice M T Bums this past week that hi* Junior high varsity will face Sams Valley in a return A. E. Powell, Co. Commissioner week included the following: ------ •--------- James Allen Harris. Medford, game at Sams Valley Tuesday evening. Both the grade school POST MASTER URGES was fined JI and costs for driving and varsity will play. The Juniors EARLY CHRISTMAS MAILING without a muffler. won both games against Sams Clarence Wood. Ashland, was Postmaster Fuller announced assessed court costs of $4.60 for Valley here recently. Simpson also this week that if you wish your is attempting to line up a game having no rearview mirror on the Christmas packages to reach their car to which a trailer was attach for Ashland Dec. 18 or 19. Tn a scrimmage session against destination on time, now is the ed time to start mailing them It Is Charles F Hoop, Ashland, paid Phoenix high school regulars this estimated that packages to east week the juniors won 27-24 Thev $2 and costs for operating a car also practiced with Central Point ern states should be mailed at without n driver's license least 10 days before Christmas Benton Aaron I-odner was fined high's team. The regular southern Oregon and those to the middle west at $.7 and costs for sneedine Junior High conference opens here least eight days However, it was Jan 9 against Medford at the urged that all packages be mailed as soon as possible in order that annual Jamboree SLADE SONGER According to Simpson, the play the postal employees may enjoy er« who look the most logical for the holiday and to insure the de and Companion starting positions are Samuelson i livery of the packages. Are Invited to Be Guests of the Other suggestions In regard to and Garrett at guards Qtiacken-1 Southern Oregon Miner bush at center and Wilson and mailing were: securely wrap all packages and tie with heavv Kerr at forwards. To See Their Choice of twine: do not maj) greeting cards ------------- •-------------- the Following in red. green or other dark-color- HILT NEWS | ed envelopes or in very small en- Varsity Theater velopes; cards should be sent • The Women ’ s Society of Chris Programs: tian Service met Thursday at the first-class since third-class mail (Friday and Saturday) club house for a 1 o’clock potluck is never forwarded ----- •------------- luncheon and the regular meeting ■‘RADMAN OF DEADWOOD' All njoyed the delicious luncheon GOOD ATTENDANCE AT MEET "JUNGLE CAVALCADE" , During the business session a call Over 60 women attended the was made for volunteers for civil Women's Society of Christian (Sunday. Monday, Tuesday) ian defense work and a meetin'’ Service at the Methodist Church Monday evening was announced. last Friday. The morning was de "WEEKEND IN HAVANA" Plans were completed for the voted to Red Cross sewing and a Christmas program to be held the business meeting under the leader • afternoon of Dec 18 when gifts ship of Mrs Ralph Billings After Please Call at The Miner Office will be exchanged. Thise present lunch Mrs. Eden conducted devo for Tour Guest Tickets were Meadames E. Quamme, En- tions and Mrs. Keeney presided over the program. (Con tinned on Page 8) Hitrh School Tossers To ( lash With Bend *7* ¿ay-And P&p+X Telephone Co. Asks Fewer Distance Calls SONS TO CLASH WITH EOCE HERE Motorists Asked To Hurry Registration SOCE Trounces Rubes In Season Opener Beauty Shoo B°w|f»rr Are Lnno-ne Leaders ”’!t Team (¿Ms In Bowling League