The world surely In out of joint There'» only one wiry to be wise and nbout a million ways for u fellow to make u fool of himself. 1 * 1 Washington announces that the WPA Is no more Should be u drop in the price of shovel bundles 111 From the way phen punctuate must have la-sn glamor instead of some stenogra- and spell they hired for their their grammar 111 Some men tisk their doctors to send them to it wmmi'r climate und others beg their doctors to prevent them from going 111 Many friends who say they are willing to stand tor us refuse to make u move for us in an emerg­ ency, 111 We have Joined the Allies in u righteous wur, und to the pacifists who would divide us we would say. "What God huth Joined to­ gether, let no mun pul usunder" 111 A man may be a patriot with­ out being able to repeat the words of the Star Spangled Banner In fact, few |>eople know the full text of the Declaration of Inde­ pendence or the Constitution of the United States The test of putriotism is not a capacity for memorizing 111 Press reports say that Germon soldiers are "engaged in a battle with lice." The "lice" probably are mounted on sklis and armed with bayonets 1 1 1 President Roosevelt made a lot of fun about the "horse and buggy days," but he has given us a big push buck thnt way. We may go back even farther, to the "walk, you sucker, wulk" days, for it probably will be harder to find a horse than it is to find u second­ hand lire 111 General MacArthur uasurerl the Flllpinklet entitled "Sparks of Life.” The edition was printed in the Jun- nior high school printing depart­ ment and was gotten up as a sou­ venir for teachers and students. Kathan, after two years at the Junior high school, where he insti­ tuted a printing course, will move to Portland to take up works as a which will be used for crating. ------------ •------------ • Subscribe for The Miner today. Chas. Delsman and Companion Are Invited to Be Guests of the Southern Oregon Miner To See Their Choice of the Following Varsity Theater Programs: (Friday and Saturday) TARZAN’S SECRET TREASURE (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) DIVE BOMBERS • Please Call at The Miner Office for Tour Guest Tickets VOL. XI Enrollment In Ashland Schools Shows Increase A gain of at least 07 students lx noted ill the Axhland ucbool sys­ tem, according to a report submit­ ted by Supt Theo J Norby to the school board Tuesday evening Thia increase is credited almost entirely to the influx of new fami­ lies due tu work al the canton­ ment and has been absorbed in the several schls of the city with little Inconvenience, Norby stated. Other items in the superintend­ ent's rc|M>rt included an account of the carpentry classes, another cantonment-inspired activity re­ cently completed at the Junior high school. From 40 to 50 gradu­ ates of the courses secured Jobs at Ournp White Fifteen defense students com­ pleted special electrical courses this week. 12 taking the final ex­ amination at the conclusion of defense auto mechanics courses It is undeistood that virtually all will is- able to secure mechanical jobs through the state employment office, the superintends:t stated First tentative plans for the budget for the 1042-43 school year were laid in Tuesday night’s meet- Ing The school board will study the proposed schedule on the eve­ ning of May 12. I>arring change of schedule, anti the citizens com­ mittee will study it May 20 Resignation of Miss June Bras- tcd. physical education teacher at the high school, was presenter! and accepted. Miss Brasted has been tendered a year s scholarship at Wellesley, noted woman's col­ lege Tile board named Miss Neli- mae Holmes, graduate of Klam­ ath Union high and i*acific univer­ sity at Forest Grove, as her suc­ cessor Joseph Roner, Oregon State college graduate, has been named to succeed M L. Kathan, whose work at the Junior high school ends June 1. A successor to Al Simpson's coaching Job at the Junior high School has not been marie. The board la taking time to locate a coach who will not be subject to immediate military service Nei­ ther has a successor to Elliott MacCracken been considered ax the board will not deem him out of service until he lx accepter! by the army ------------- •---------- -— Angling Season Opens Saturday General angling season tor trout | six uicnes or over in length opens I Saturday. April 18, in au sections | ol the state with the exception oi tsaker. Grant, Harney, Luxe, Um-' atilia. Union, Wallowu, Wheeler and Maiheur counties, where tne opening is postponed until May 2. The bag limit remains the same as last year, 15 fish or 15 pounds and one Hsb in any one day. but not to exceed 30 tlsn or 30 pounds and two fish in any seven conse­ cutive days or in possession al i any one time. The angler, how­ ever, should consult the synopsis of angling regulations issued by the game commission for a list of walers having special seasons and ( bag iimits, it is advised. Resident angling license fee is $3 but a combination hunting ano lishing license may be secured for $5 Resident Juveniles from the age of 14 up to but not including 18 years ot age may secure an ang­ ling license for >1, while those under 14 years of age do not need a license but must observe other regulations in regard to seasons and limits. Advance reports indicated that most waters, particularly along the coast section, are in good | shape and should provide good fishing at the opening of the sea­ son provided weather and water conditions do not change in the meantime. To date there have been very few restrictions made by the government due to water condi­ tions that would affect anglers so that practically all of the major fishing waters are open to the ! public. . Anglers are urged not to forget to fill out catch record cards re- i porting on the results of their fishing trips These cards can be ; secured from license agencies, fishing resorts, sportsmen’s organ­ izations and state police officers —»--------- •-------------- HOUSING FACILITIES ACUTE Housing facilities in Ashland are becoming acute, according to the Ashland chamber of commerce Residents having rooms, apart­ ments or other living accommixia- tions have been asked to register either with local real estate brok­ ers or at the chamber of com­ merce office. • it sometimes happens that even a big crowd represents a failure The Amazon river in South America is the second longest river in the world, with a length of 3,700 miles. ASHLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1942 JEEPTOONS Number It By Fighting Men All-Out Effort Needed to Prepare Civilian Defense, Coordinator Declares A1 N ABOUT FIVE A THOUSAND TANKS TO T'WEST COAST ... 5PO5ED T'5AIL k FRIDAY N BLA t »K. BLA BLA A It f ■■ os S “Business as Usual’* Attitude Hindering Work of Preparing Citizens for Home Front Defense ‘Business as usual” is hindering development of a “home front army” and unless citizens take training efforts more seriously complications may arise that will prove embarrassing. That is the opinion forcibly expressed by Harry McNair, civilian defense coordin- ator for the Ashland area. Citizens, those of an age and of physical fitness who should be shouldering the burden of home defense, are displaying a lack of interest in training for even­ tualities which no one can say may or may not happen, McNair declares and the time has arrived when some­ thing drastic will have to be done. * To quote the coordinat­ or: “Too many of our peo­ DON'T BE A Grand Opening of Boulevard Market Saturday Event Saturday, April 18 is the date set for opening the Boulevard Market, Ashland's latest food store. The handsome new store, modem in every detail including fluorescent lighting, was recently completed at a cost of $12,000 and will house the combined MAN stores which have been operated by Everett McGee and Dick Neill for several years. The new market is located at the comer of Beach street and Siskiyou boulevard on the lot for­ merly occupied by the Alpha house. Parking space has been provided for between 40 and 50 cars, making drive-in shopping a popular feature of the new extab- iishment. Special events have been plan- ned for opening day. including free breakfast from 9 to 12, a treasure hunt, and a pet show in the after­ noon for which prizes will be awarded. In addition to a complete gro- eery service, the Boulevard Mar- ket will carry a full line of meats. This department will be under the management of Bill Brown, well known Ashland market man who has been with the East Side Mar­ ket for many years. Faith in Ashland's future and a desire to concentrate their busi­ ness under one roof prompted the forrmer MAN proprietors to make this move, Mr. McGee stated W VI’SON-SPAYDE NUPTIALS EVENT OF THIN AFTERNOON IT WAS OUR OWN DR. TAYLOR. NEVERTHELESS Portland |eita Phi, inen’x na­ tional honorary scholastic fra­ ternity, at Eastern Oregon Col­ lege of Education. In mention­ ing election of officers, it was stati-d that Dr. A. S. Taylor of Oregon College of Education had been ehosen national prexi- dent. Dr. A. N. Taylor wax elected national president, all right. but a Miner sleuth, desirous of giving his readers the correct In­ formation on all such matters, ran down a possible clue here In Ashland and sure enough, the party in question is none other than our own Dr. Arthur 8. Taylor, history authority ex­ traordinary at Southern Oregon College of Education. ------------ •------------- Retailers Note Trade Increase Retail merchandising has hit forward stride in Ashland since the advent of cantonment workers. This fact was revealed in an infor­ mal survey recently completed by the chamber of commerce. In­ creases between 10 and 30 percent were noted and this is regarded as a direct result of the influx of new people with corresponding wage disbursement. Listed among business concerns enjoying the heaviest increase are clothing stores, restaurants, gar­ ages and service staUons, the sur­ vey shows, although practically all other lines are feeling the in­ flow of "liquid cash.” The survey did not attempt a count on the number of new fam­ ilies brought to Ashland as a re­ sult of the cantonment work. Through school figures, light and water connections and other sourc­ es, the minimum may be consid­ ered in excess of 250 families, the chamber estimates. ------------- •------------- The parlors of the Church of Christ will be the scene at 2 p. m. today of the marriage of Miss Ella Watson, daughter of Mrs. Dan Watson, and Joe Spayde, popular Southern Oregon College of Education athlete Rev. Earl F. Downing will perform the cere­ mony. Both contracting parties are students at the local college. Mr Spayde has been inducted in ser­ vice and is remaining at home The Sea of Galilee, a lake in through which the ■ here awaiting orders. He took the Palestine, course in civil aeronautics offered River Jordan flows, is situated 680 feet below sea level. at the college last year. E & S Lumber Co Starts Cutting Aater spending several weeks putung lue paint in snape, tne i_Aiinoe> company started cui.ung lumber 'Tuesday morning, min sawings had been done pre­ viously Dut not until Tuesday was a regular crew assembled lor upei auons. i ne new concern is operating the Coggins plant in the edge oc Asnlana. D. C. Evans, one mem­ ber ot the firm, is in charge of plant operation and states that me mid will turn out 30,000 feet daily. The other member of the nrm, Merrill Stoddard, is for the time being employed at Camp White wnere his knowledge of lumber is being put to good use in the purchasing department. Product of the min, mostly fir at this time, will be shipped, none of it to be used locally. Lt is pre­ sumed the government will be the principal buyer, as that is the market for most mills at present. A recent estimate released by lumber association authorities stated that the government will need 30,000.000,000 feet of lumber thia year. 7.000,000,000 feet of which wil lbe used for crating. ----- •--.--- Concert Scheduled For 3 P. M. Sunday ple. while admitting that home defense is a good thing, cannot think of taking the training unUl certain social engagements have been wiped off the calendar. Then, too, it may interfere with some current activity which appears to come first This attitude will have to be changed, and right soon, if we don't want to face disaster Just how many of these citizens know how to handle an ’incendiary bomb, or just how many of them will know how unless they take special training under experts?” April to Danger lane Apru io was set as tne danger line by tne Pacinc detense area council. A surwey ot timbered areas shows tnat lowland units are dry enough for forest fires now and by tne time warmer wea- tner arrives tnat danger will be greatly increased. Officials state it wilt be necessary to curtail use of tne forested areas to those peo­ ple wno have busmess there. For­ est fires have a double significance this year, tor aside from the loss of Umber there is a shortage of men to cope with the situation and it is almost certain the enemy will attempt nuisance raids in which tne timbered areas would be the most likely targets. It has been tne aim of the de­ fense council to avoid imposing on elderly people in home defense work, but lack of interest on the part of able bodied citizens about to force such a move, McNair de­ clared. It is well for everybody to know about handling incendiary bombs, he continued, but younger, more acUve people can do more effective work in combating them. Ln this connection he called at­ tention to the booklet on home de­ fense recently prepared and dis­ tributed by the governor's office. People receiving these booklets are advised to study them as the Ume may come, and soon, when they will need the advice contain- ed therein. Classes are available for in- struction in home defense and the council is urging everyone to at­ tend. It is as essential to learn what not to do as to learn what to do. McNair concluded. ------------- •-------------- The second concert in the American Unity Through Music’’ conceit series will be herd at 3 p. m. Sunday. April 19, in the college auditorium. The Ashland high | school Girls’ Sextette has been secured as the guest group tor this concert. The Sunday program is as fol­ lows: Community sing—Harriet Koeh­ ler. Baritone Soli — "Dedication.” Franz; "On the Road to Manda­ lay,” Speaks, and “Stout Hearted Men," Romberg—Bill Alves. Piano—"In a Birch Canoe.” Bender—Helen Little; "Andante,” Clementi—Helen Hearing; L’Ava- lanche,” Heller—Penelope Whet­ stone. Violin — "Ave Maria.’’ Bach- Gounod; "Souvenir,” Drdla—Gen­ evieve Kent. Soprano Soli—“Songs My Mo- { Ashland Lions are throwing ther Taught Me," Dvorak; "Ind-1 ian Love Song,” Friml—-Lida Mae their shoulders back and lifting their chins a little higher this Baylor. Guest — "Madrigal in May," week—and no wonder. The music Newton; "Balloons in the Snow," department at Southern Oregon Boyd: "Lift Thine Eyes," Mendels­ College of Education, through the sohn; "Piper’s Song." Boughton— , director, Miss Lucie Landen, has Ashland High Girls' Sextette. Per-1 extended an invitation to the club sonnel—Sue Parkinson, Marilee to Join in a community sing at the Erwin, Betty Jo Bums, Mouryne college auditorium Sunday after­ Burton, Dolores Erwin, Shirley noon, April 26. To further inflate Weiss, Wilma Froman at the the roaring tribe, the boys have been asked to sing two numbers. piano. As a result of this unexpected ------------- e------------- In size. Idaho ranks 12th among honor, the program hour was de­ voted to rehearsing and there is the states of the Union. promise of a pleasant diversion for those attending the songfest Lioness Cay Hufman is drilling the chorus and reports she is not too discouraged with the outlook. A communication from the Jun­ ior Civic League requesting coop­ eration of the Lions in the forth­ coming USO program of enter­ tainment for cantonment soldiers resulted in acceptance by the club and the appointing of a committee headed by Al Snider to work with committees from other groups in Ashland. John Bell, representing the sen­ ior class of Ashland high school, made a brief announcement about the annual senior play, scheduled for April 22. Lions Club Invited To College Songfest Ashland’s Newest Super Market to Open Doors Tomorrow ------------ •------ .------ FORUM LUNCHEON SET FOR NOON TODAY Regular April forum luncheon of the chamber of commerce has been scheduled for noon today (Friday) at the Lithia hotel. A good program has been ar­ ranged by Chairman Walter Red­ ford, w'ho states that the meeting, scheduled for 12 o’clock, will be over by 1 o’clock, enabling busi­ ness men to return to their stores shortly thereafter. Patronize our advertisers