r D I *1ktd JlcU. Sowtkbty *7a £ay--Atid £ayd. Oil \ bollii « »I I \KHWELI. Ax publishers of tin* Southern Oregon Miner for the past year It is with conxiderable regret that we now find It neeexsary to bid faieweil to our Ashland fi lends uiul reader* at least for the du ration. However this regret is les­ xenrd by the pleasure we take In . Introducing to you ttie new man , agement whose proven abilities assure the Miner's future ax u constantly improvoig publication. Tlir members of the new man­ agement are <> G Crawford, well- known Ashland resident who hard­ ly needs an Introduction, and Fred Mlltenberger of Portland. Mr Crawford has been associat­ ed with the Miner for several years and has previously had edi­ torial experience on both Wrekly and dally publications Mr. Milten- berger lx a veteran pressman I whose many years of experience have really taught him "the tricks of the trade" which will make it a cinch (oi him to continue the high standard of workmanship in the job-department of the Miner Press. We arc glad to be able to turn the management of the Miner over to these capable men ami are cer­ tain Ural they will cooperate with you In every wuy for a "bigger and better Ashland." Chas. M Giffen William Savin ASHLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1942 VOL. XI Number 10 15TH CLASS B TOURNAMENT NEARING CLOSE 4 ROSENBAUM TO QUIT RAILROAD I OUR DEMOCRACY BORN SOLDIER by Mat Jacksonville in favorable Spot for Championship Tilt GENERAL GEORGE CATLETT Albert S Rosenbaum, district Ashland has been basketball conscious in a big way CHIEF OF STAFF OF agent of the Southern Pacific com­ ALL US AHMV FORCES this week, with the 15th annual Southern Oregon Col­ pany for many years, today an­ "¿/V£5 A/VP &REA.THE* lege of Education invitational tournament in progress nounced hlx retirement after 54 HIS PROFESSION. years of railroad service He will since Wednesday. Sixteen schoolls are represented in step out under the provisions of the class B competition and the struggle for place in the retirement act eaily in April lie said he had no definite plans the standings has been the inspiration for numerous excepting to recover as quickly ax torrid battles. |H>ssible from injuries he received in an accident six weeks ago One Jackson county team remained in the contest Speaking of Rosenbaum's ser­ ---------------------- 0 for championship honors vice the Mail Tribune Mid: "Roney, WANTED—A MANI Friday. Pat Patterson's Jackson­ ax Mi Rosenbaum is known up Women are playing an impor­ ville high school stalwarts have and down the coast, has become tant role in national defense, held their pace throughout the practically synonymous with doing numerous jobs usually tournament and doubtless will Southern Pacific Ax a matter of handled by men and accepting have to be reckoned with in the fact, so well known and so thor­ their responsibility cheerfully. finals. Talent was in fourth place oughly liked has he been, that Kosters of local aircraft ob­ and was scheduled to meet the more often than not the company servation ¡Mists carry names winner of the St. Mary's-Central Is referred to an "Roney's railroad ' of many women who carry on Point game at 4 p. m. Saturday Whenever anyone wanted to know during the daytime so their to determine who will hold that anything about the railroad, the men folk may go about the spot. In taking over the management first thought was 'let's call business of earning a living. Gardiner from Douglas county of the Southern Oregon Miner the Roney.' " It is just mid fair if the wo­ Rosenbaum was agent for the and Bonanza and Chiloquin of undersigned wish to uxxuie pa-1 men want to serve in this ca­ trona of the business that they 1 company in Medford from 1007 to pacity in the day time, or if [ Klamath county were still to be reckoned with. will I n - accorded the same court­ 1*16 lie wax a claim agent at they willingly choose a night eous treatment and given the high Portland from 1916 to 1932 when Jacksonville, being in the weak­ shift—that is up to them— type oi service characteristic of he became district agent at Med­ er bracket, is favored to reach the but it is hardly fair to call tnix newspaper and printing estab­ ford and no nerved until 1926 finals, probably against Bonanza them out in the middle of the lishment. it shall Ire <>ur purpose to was made general agent for Saturday night. Chiloquin, how­ night or the wee sma' hours Medford ami Klamath Falls make improvements wherever ¡ mis ever, is going strong but, accord­ to take a shift that someone Bible and make the Miner an in- ! trict, 1926-1929, and has been ing to regular season records, of the opposite sex has found xtiuincnt of service to Ashland trict agent for the Medford district should dlose out to Bonanza to­ inconvenient to fill: spice 1929 and suriounding communities night for the Bonanza team has It was not known that such •------- It was through force of circum-. twice beaten Chiloquin this year. things were happening until stances that we were uble to ac­ on a recent morning when a In the consolation bracket it is quire tile bUXlnexx at this time, mere male arrived at the ob­ a close race between Langlois. but R wax a matter of choice in servation post to do his bit. ’ACUATE OF VM.I AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE Kerby, Henly, Prospect and Rogue selecting Ashland for a home. ■ He was genuinely surprised to EADING OFFICERS OF THE A.E.F.IN 191«, HE River. The finals, to be played Sat­ Registrars for the recent mo- There aie several contributing fac­ bilization of women in the Ash­ find a woman ready to relin­ urday night at seven o'clock, will ZOVEO 500,000 MEN ANO EQUIPMENT FROM tors to this choice cdmaie and land area did a thorough job. ac­ quish the job after sitting out probably be between Henly and ST. MIHIEL TO THE ARGONNE UNDER THE NOSE other physical forces foi one and cording to Mrs Earl Leever, dis­ a lonely vigil from 2 to 4 a. Rougue River, with Rogue R.ver OF THE GERMAN HIGH COMMAND — WITHOUT THE the other has to du with the type trict chairman and Mrs. C. A m. She was a timid woman— favored to win out, according to K.HOWL£D6£ - ANO FLUNG HlS TROOPS INTO THE of people that make up this splen­ Haines, Ashland chairman. Not timid but brave and loyal— Uie dope bucket. DRIVE WHICH BROKE THE BACK did community. For no matter only was the coverage complete, ] but why should she have to be Following is the schedule for the OF THE GERMAN OFFENSIVE . what the other advantages might but the manner in which the called out at that time of remainder of the tournament: be. if the people arc not friendly blanks were written up drew a' night? Can it be that we men ONE OF THE MILITARY GENIUSES OF AMERICA Saturday—4 p. m., fourth-place and appreciative of their surround­ compliment from Mrs Leonard 1 are growing soft ? HISTORY FACING AMERICA’S GREATEST TASK- playoff. ------------- «------------- ings. happiness und contentment Carpenter, county chairman. I i 8 p. m., third place play-off. THE DEFENSE OF OUR DEMOCRACY. cannot prevail. GOES TO WASHINGTON Mrx. Lcever and Mrs. Haines] - p. m , championship play-off. We invite the people of the com- Huth Dunham Gillmore .former Consolation Bracket: munity to avail t He nine I ven of the 1 have expressed a desire to thank Ashland resident, left Baker the the registrars for their splendid Saturday 7 p. m., finals for fit th services offered by the Miner and 1 past week for Washington, D. C. place. extend a cordial invitation to all work and for the kindness and co- ; to accept a position with one of Basketball tournament scores: to visit the plant and make life operation shown by women who i the federal agencies Mrs Gillmore registered, many of whom called ] Paisley 23, Phoenix 20 acquaintance of the publishers took an examination for the po­ William Alphonse Freeberg, and made appointments for regis ­ Talent 38, Langlois 22 in closing, the writer wishes to sition less than a month ago and fof 41 years a resident of Ashland, St. Mary's 42. Gold Hill 22 offer a word of appreciation for tration, not wanting to be missed. | Al Simpson. for three years atu- passed away Thursday at his res­ received a rating of junior steno-' Bonanza 36, Riverton 25 the privilege of knowing and It Is noted that one lady of »2 letic coach at junior high school, idence. He was bom in St. Louis, giapher. During her residence in] Central Point 22. Rogue River 15 working with Messis Giffen and called and stated that she is an has been selected to replace Frank Mo, March 15, 1850, the son of Baker she was employed with a' there Gardiner 34, Henley 25 Savin during their slay here American citizen and felt O'Neil ax football coach at Ash­ I Phillip W. and Virginia Kinsell wholesale grocery concern She is wax something she could do. Chiloquin 36. Prospect 14 While their residence was brief, a sister of Dr. C. C. Dunham of land high school O'Neil has been Freeberg. Surviving are two Mobilization has had nation-1 Jacksonville 88, Kerby 17 they made a place for themselves given a leave of absence for the daughters. Mrs. Carl J. Green of Ashland and received her educa­ Southerlin 40, Sams Valley 15 in the community Mr Savin has wide comment ami Oregon women | duration of the war He reports in Ashland and Mrs. Fred Hazelblade tion in the schols of this city. have more than shown the nation Portland later this month for duty Langlois 41, Phoenix 14 gone to do his bit for ins country of Aberdeen, Wash , two grand ­ Talent 28, Paisley 14 just another of the manly traits that they are entirely alert to the ; in the navy's physical education daughters, Mrs. Vhada Whorton, Henley 30, Sams Valley 12 which won him a host of friends gravity ut our situation and stand department Wendover. Utah, and Mrs. Thada Prospect 37, Gold Hill 24 here. Mi and Mrs Giffen have not ready to help in anything they are , Simpson, a graduate of Eureka Hamilton. Burlingame, Calif RogVe River 24. Riverton 16 definitely decided on a move, but called upon to do,” Mrs Haines high school, S4JCE and the Univer­ Mr. Freeberg came to Ashland Bonanza 23. Central Point 20 wherever it is they will carry with said. Vincent Lopez, colorful Mexican sity of Oregon, also will assist in 1901 where he built a home, a Gardiner 50. Sutherlin 13 them the best wishes of their Soda Springs and Pinehurst dis­ J er r y Gastineau as an aide in business block and established a heavyweight wrestler and former Chiloquin 40, St. Mary's 21 many friends. tricts signed 100 percent, accord­ baseball coaching. Simpson has jewelry business, from which he 1 heavyweight champion of the Jacksonville 48. Talent 26 Fred Mlltenberger ing to final tabulations. had considerable experience as a retired more than 20 years ago. 1 world, will make his first southern O. G. Crawford Included in the list of women baa« ball player. He will be em- < He was a member of the Masons 1 Oiegon appearence Monday night • working under Mrs. Leever and ployed as an instructor at the and had received a 50-year veter I when he faces Joe Corbett, huge Mrs Haines were the fol.owing: high school als. an s jewel. Much of his later life ' Bostonian, in the top main event Sub-chairmen: Mrs. Marguerite Simpson's successor has not was spent in travel and following ' at Medford armory. The match will be for one hour straight his hobby of oil paintings. Bishop, Mrs. Isabel Lennox, Mrs. been named as yet. While plans for evacuating Funeral services will be held at wrestling time or the best two j A R. Kincaid, Mrs. Mary Hash, -------------------- •---------------------- 1 buildings coming under the Plaza 2 p. m. Saturday from the J. P. I out of three falls. Mrs Russell Miller, Mrs. Hazel Me NA IRS IMPROVE FRONT Pete Belcastro, the wild Weed 1 improvement are going ahead and Dodge and Sons Funeral chapel, Gertson, Mrs. William Briggs, Tkrrr moves Is considered Keeping step with improvements with the Masonic lodge in charge Italian, continues his campaign building projects for the new Mrs. Will Dodge, Mrs. Hal Me- equal Io n fire when It comes .X'.tit Mrs I' k - i I Sclicn- Mis Ar­ already under way and contem­ and Rev. J. H. Edgar officiating. among the heavies when he takes street alignment are being pushed, to damaging mid dextro*log thur Peters, Mrs. Vern Hastings, plated along the new Plaza, Me Interment will be in Mountain on Andre Adoree in the middle the state highway commission household goods. Al least that | match, for six 10 minute rounds. awaits word from the federal gov­ Mrs Al Snyder. Mrs. Frank Van Nair Bros, drug store is under­ View cemetery. long has Ireeri (he calculation going alterations this week In­ ------------- •------------- 1 Adoree is the flashy French-Can- ernment for the go ahead signal. Dyke, Mrs. R. I. Flaharty. of folks who have made I hut side windows formerly enclosing Originally the state expected to I adian who wrestled his way into many moves. Workers: Mrs. W. D. Jackson, their store front have been re­ BIXMI.H, TIRE TRADE • the hearts of Medford fans last provide funds for the improvement Now come* John lamghlin, Mrs. J. G. Anderson, Mrs. Elmer moved, permitting better vision of ENJOYS SHORT SHIFT and after careful study in connec- veteran Ashland printer who Travelers from California have I Monday. Biege), Mrs John Broady, Mrs. ‘ Jim Casey will make his first tion with the rapidly advancing contends that (maybe) one ! Minnie Davis. Mrs. Fred Cushing, the store from the street. The new reported in Ashland that tire boot­ arrangement likewise permits of Medford showing in the opener war measures. It was felt that ¡trinl shop move is better than Mrs. Harry Carlton, Mrs. Earl Ro- better handling of displays in the legging was getting underway in •the federal government through a fire when It comes to get­ that and other states bordering when he meets Chief Thunderbird gers, Mra. Konop, Mrs. Cathie windows. in a four round bout, This match the militaiy department should ting things cleaned up. Ixtugh- Mexico until the United States I i Chamberlain, Mrs. W. H. Parker, ------------- •------------- take the responsibility. So far the at 8:30. lln hiu> been busy this week government put a stop to it. It was will begin Mrs F F. Whittle. Minx Virginia ------------- e ------ military has not acted and the re- • Mrs. G. H. Hedberg has moving hlx printery from the stated that the practice had pro- | Whittle, Mrs. Torb Sanford, Mrs. state authorities ij-ill await appro­ old location in the path of the ■ Thad Coleman, Mrs. R. E. Det- turned to her home in Ashland grossed as far north as San Fran- 1 val before awarding contracts I'laza improvement to 11 room ! rick, Mrs. Rude, idra. Riebel, Mrs. after an absence of several weeks cisco when the ban came. spent with relatives and friends 1 across the street. As ouch One Ashland visitor was auth- Hurry Hairixon, Mrs. Geo. Spen­ piece of equipment lx lift«*«! I ority for the statement that a buy-. Ashland high school's basketball THIS AND THAT cer, Mrs Ted Norby, Miss Lydia in California. from Its moorings it receives By OI.D TIMER Art Haskins, Mrs. “ Roy Salo, Mrs. • Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Young, I er could cross the border and get season officially closed Friday eve- a dusting off or wiping ax the McCall,, Mrs Emil Kroeger, Mrs. who visited several days at the good quality tires at a saving of ning when the Grizzlies failed t< To the Editor: case may demand. Then It is J. A. Rhodes, Mrs Micky Morgan, O R. Claycomb home, returned $4 compared with the price on make much of an impression on Elimination of the Plaza "bottle­ toted to tin* new location nil Mrs. Bruce Wallace, Mrs. Ed to their home at Burns Thursday. this side— when tires could be the Medford Tigers, but the fin­ neck” is in line with the declara­ Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Bruce had splc mid span. • bought. ishing touch was put on by the tion of the prophet Isaiah -"and Doyle, Mrs. Horace Badger, Mrs. There lx mi article worrying Girls' League Tuesday evening the G. A. Briscoe, Mrs. Clyde Caton, as their house guest over the • crooked shall be made John no small amount. When when they played host to coaches straight." Mrs. Alta Payne, Mrs. Joe King, week-end Ernest Peterson, relig­ LARZ ALFREY ELIASON ious editor of the i ortland 11 pi inter holds 11 moving lie«' an