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CTORY BUY VNITSO itatii in»« SIAMI s VOL. XI Hostess Committee I Attain Promotion« Seeks Volunteers For USO Duty I | 1 Group Preparing for Advent of Soldier* At Camp White Heralding the approaching jx>p- ulating of Camp White, the Senior Hostess committee of the USO announces the opening of a drive for volunteers to act as senior hostesses at the recreational cen ter in the Civic club house in Ashland. The committee, headed by Mrs Ralph D. McCulloch and including Mrs. Dom Provost, Mrs. W. E Bartell, Mrs. John Brosdy and Mrs F F Whittle, is urgii Ing ling all women Interested and willl to help in this important work to contact one of its members at an early date. Senior hostesses will serve at the center a certain number tt hours each day and also will bi on call to attend any parties riven outside the club house which are under auspices of the USO, as any group giving a social affair in the name of the USO Is required to have one or more senior hostesses in attendance * Tentative operating hours of the center have been set and call tor opening at 9 a. m and closing at 11 p m The center will be open every day In the week Hostesses will be present each day from 2 p m. until closing time. It Is de sirous to have a sufficient number of volunteers so that the burden will not fall on a few and that no one will need to serve more than once a week. As soon as a sufficient number have signed for this work a gen eral meeting will be called at which time all details will be dis cussed and planned. Mrs. McCul loch states that Mrs. Fontaine, program director, now at Medford, will be present to address the meeting, help outline plans and answer inquiries. Anyone wishing additional Information in regard to thia activity may call Mrs. Me Culloch, phone 4247, or any of her committee. The agencies which comprise the USO are the YWCA, ths YMCA. Travelers’ Aid. Salvation Army. Jewish Welfare board and National Catholic committee. HERE ON VISIT Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hal McNair over the week-end were Mr and Mrs James McNair, Mias Margery McNair and Bill Hawk ins. The men. members of the air corps, flew in from California Sat urday. James McNair returned to Sacramento Sunday night and Bill Hawkins remained until Tuesday leaving for Loa Angeles to visit his mother a few days before re porting to Ban Diego. The young men came at this time to be with Mr McNair, who is recovering from a major operation performed at the Community hospital Satur day morning. --- •---- • Dr. C. C. Dunham is renovating his offices at 244 Hargadine. Work rooms are receiving a new coat of paint and office fixtures will be rearranged. Write a Letter How long has it been since you have written a letter to a relative or friend in the armed forces of the United 8tatea? Every patriot ic citizen should adopt a policy of writing at least once a week for the boys look forward to letters from home more than anything else in camp. Here are more addresses of Ash land boys who are now serving their country: A/C Joseph E. Spayde, who starred on Jean Eberhart's SOCE basketball team, is in the air corps in California. His address is A/C Joseph E Spayde, 39092049, BAAAB Sqdm. 18C, Santa Ana, Calif Stanley Coleman, who was a sergeant with the local national guard company and recently has been stationed at Fort Lewis and Fort Stevens, Is now in the air corps. His address is ATD-42K, Bks. 1, 8ec. 1, Santa Maria Calif. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thad Coleman. Don Warren, former Ashland high school athlete, has been pro moted to a second class seaman. His address is S 2nd C, U8N, School (Radio) U of W. Madison, Wis. c/o Tripp Hall Sec, F. Div. 1. Pvt. Walter Love, former barber at the Elks barber shop, has been moved from Camp Roberts to Camp Haan, near Los Angeles and is now in the headquarters coast artillery anti-aircraft. Letters ad dressed to him at Hdqtrs. Btry. 401st Sep. CA Bn. (A. A.) Camp Haan, Calif, will reach him. George Shaffer, owner of the Elks barber shop, has finished his training at San Diego and has been transferred to Astoria. Let ters addressed to him, now in the marine corps, will reach him if sent to Pvt. Georee Shaffer, MOB« NA8, Ton<ue Point, A»tort*. Ort. Number 26 ASHLAND OREGON, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1942 Announcement of promotions by two Ashland sokhers was received tn Is week from the Artillery Of- fleer Training school at Camp Davis, N. C. Kenneth Schilling and Robert Hurdle have been commis sioned lieu tenants. Schilling is UM son of Mrs. Etta Schilling. 33* Holly street. He was nt before Mitering the of- a sergeant fleers' ti raUWZidbanJ and hail been a phyylaal «education in- struct or. < ,7 ± Hurdle IS «Mfcof Captain R. L Hurdle and Mrs. Burdic of this city He ranked as corporal and is listed M ■ « commercial art student. Mr. and Ifn. Manry D. Man- ning have recalved word that their son, Harry / L**rrence Manning, graduated last week from the U. 8. naval alr et*tion, Corpus Chris ti, Tex., and han been i commie U. S sioned an ensign in the tJ all reserve.' SaaaMi*. ' He LI* (a naval air is a former student at Oregon State college and Is in Beattie awaiting assignment. Time Ripe to Erect Band Shell In Lithia Park! About a year ago a proposal was made to the city park board that a modern band shell be erected to re place the outmoded bandatand In Lithia Park. The board, after conNiderable discusHion, rejected the plan and proponents, while disappointed, abided by the decision and ceased further agitation. This movement started before there was much hope that the cantonment, then being talked of, would become a reality. Need of entertainment fa cilities for soldiers had sot vet become apparent and there was no convincing members of the park board that a change in the* bandstand was necessary or desirable. The present structure was still in good repair, had served the purpose for many years, so why change. Now we are confronted with the problem of en tertaining the men of Unde .Sam’s fighting forces— lots of them. As a matter of fact, entertaining sol Monkey «Shines diers will be just about Ashland’s No. 1 job from here on throughout the duration. It has been talked End for Simian It was a wdndsrful time while for months and now we are confronted with the ac it lasted, but like al) good things tual job. Just how well that entertainment will be It had to come to an end That’s what Bo-Bo. Uthla |*rk zoo mon done depends on the preparation made in advance. key. found.- MR-'-Wednesday after Committees in charge of USO activities are ready he had eladed 'captors for two days. ing their plans to carry out operations according to Bo-Bo took "French leave" from standards set up elsewhere. With the Civic club his cage and waa enjoying life a la Africa when discovered by Park house as a center, entertaiBment for the soldiers Bupt. C. E. Corry and members of will center largely around Lithia Park. This does his park crew. They got the little clos- simian in a corner and were not exclude the swimming; tanks, bowling alley and Ing In on him when the wily Mttle other commercial entertainment facilities; it refers monk spotted a telephone wire within reach. He proceeded to do to that part of the program which will be provided a tight-wire act with the recult through organized direction. that he took aerial passage to the other aide of ths street, disap Demand for a different type of band stand is not pearing in a tree. prompted from a desire to “keep up with the Jones Eluding his captors Tuesday. es.” It comes from a desire to provide better facilit Bo-Bo wquad up at Barney's auto wrecking yard where he had a pic ies for handling band programs and other types of nic leading pursuers in and out, entertainment that may and will be held in the park. up and over cars Hr made his great mistake (n eotering the Ada A shell will provide better acoustic properties. The Gander hwn<- ami destroying-nu performers will not be perched up in the air so that merous article* of food, as well as upsetting a gold fish bowl. Mrs it is necessary for listeners to move back in order to Gandae rallsd for help and the see them. Speakers and singers are at a decided dis little marauder waa finally cap tured irsd i and put back in his cage to advantage when they have to look down on their reflect “ * upon big spree audience and since sound travels upward the same ------- :------ »------ ------- Sewing Group Meets condition affects the band. Just what chance ts there to get a new band' At Junior High School shellT Just this: It is the belief of some who ha:*B Growing beyond the capacity of residences to accommodate the given the matter thought and also have done some numer of women wishing to aid in the work, the Hospital Auxil- | investigating, that enough workmen will donate iary this week moved to the jun their services to erect the shell in two or three days? ior high school where, until fur-| This has not had time to be affirmed, but it is realiz-* tber notice, the meetings will be | held ed that labor is interested in entertainment facilities' Starting a few weeks ago with at the park as well as having an earnest desire to as a small group, the women met at homes of the members, with each sist in entertaining the soldiers. Right at this time, week showing an increase in mem with several thousand carpenters in the valley, it is bership A large volume of work has been turned out, giving the within the realm of possibility that from 50 to 100 of hospital valuable assistance. them could be interested in putting up the shell. If At Tuesday’s meeting the la this were done, materials and drawings would be dles turned out six nightgowns, three sheets aai f!*’e breast bands, the only expense the park board would have to meet. in addition to doing a lot of Ashland’s Lithia park is without parallel in this mending. All ladles of the community who region. It’s beauty and utility are known far and feel they have two hours to spare wide. Up to the present there has been no urgent on Tuesday afternoon are invited to join the auxiliary at the junior demand for a band shell, but wartime conditions high school. The meeting hour is have changed the usual order and Ashland is no ex 1 o'clock. Light refreshments are served at each meeting. ception. Where the present bandstand has been main ------------- •------------- ly used by the band in presenting summer concerts, Fred Engkltesigns a shell would fill many needs. One feature of enter School ClencJob tainment contemplated when the soldiers arrive is Rounding out 29 years of serv ing on the Ashland school district I community singing. This may be done in connection board, Fred 8 Engle handed in with the band concerts or as special programs. In his resignation as clerk Tuesday either event, the old bandstand is totally inadequate, night and the resignation was ac cepted by the board. Engle had for a successful songfest calls for closer group gath previously rignifled his intention ering than the present set-up provides. of resigning, giving as his reason the state of bis health and the It is time for Ashland to wake up and cash in on necessity for devoting more time some of the grand opportunities nature has provided. to his business affairs The board was reluctant to have the clerk If the shell can be built at nominal cost there should resign but appreciated his position be no delay about It. We have more to offer than and acted according to bis wishes. Mr. Engie was elected a mem any other town in this region, but we will not bene ber of the District No. 5 board 29 fit as we should unless there is a determined effort years ago, aerving in that capa put forth to not only draw the soldiers here bui to city for eight years He was ap pointed clerk and has held that give them the very best entertainment at our com position for 21 years, during which mand. time he has cren many improve ments to the school system. The board has made no an nouncement relatl.s to Engle's THIS AND THAT (By OLD TIMER) successor. To the Editor: GO TO CRESCENT Do you remember the old-fash CITY ___ Mrs. ___ O. M.Upington and sons, ioned Fourth of July celebration? It was indeed a patriotic event. Tommy and Ogylord fiord, accompanied accomr by Mrs Fay Cttllii and Miss Ethel Following a colorful parade the Thompson of Hood River, left to people assembled to hear the ora day for Crescent City on an ex tor stress the needed and neces tended vacation. Mrs Catlin has sary observance of the day, list been at the home of her sister in ened with attentive ears to the Hood River for several weeks reading of the Declaration of In taking a much needed rest and dependence and joined heartily in the visit at the beach is expected the singing of patriotic songs. Fol lowing the program, baskets were er recovery. to aid in her fu unpacked and families dined in groups. Following the feast of NIA HOME FROM Mrs. Stella Case Wagner has good things, the males engaged in > returned to her home in Ashland various sports while the fair .«ex after a visit of several months at exchanged greetings and gossiped the home of her son Paul at San The Fourth was really a communi Mateo, Calif., and with her sister. ty affair. We need more of such Mrs. A. M. Storch in Long Beach. gatherings. < f f Mrs. Store* abtfm.panied her to Astronomer» say that big wn- Aohlwrt lor M wUnied visit. Elliott MacCracken Leaves for Service Elliott MacCracken, popular in- structor in Ashland high school, and a resident of this city nearly his entire life, left Monday for Corvallis where he entered train ing in radio communication. He will be stationed at the college for 12 weeks with the satpecta- tlon that he will then be trans ferred to another school for more training. As a farewell to one who had been for many years an active I member of the church, members of Trinity Episcopal parish gath ered at the parish house follow- the 11 o'clock service Sunday for a pot luck dinner. Some 40 parti cipated in the feed, a feature of which was presentation to Mr MacCracken of a dopp kit, a gift from the membership. John P. Daugherty, senior warden of the vestry, made the presentation speech. By virtue of previous military training, Elliott is entering the service with the rating of second lieutenant. I Registration of Nation’s Youth Set for Tuesday Governor Calls for Complete Cooperation In Fifth Sign-Up Tuesday, June 30, is the day set by President Roosevelt for all youths between the ages of 18 and 21 to register for selective service. This will be the fifth reg istration of the nation's manpow- er since the Selective Training and Service act of 1940 went in- to effect. All young men who have at- tained their 18th or 19th birth days on or before June 30 1942, or their 20th birthdays after Dec. 31, 1941 and on or before June 30. 1942 and who have not heretofore been registered, are required to do at this time. Governor Charles A. Sprague has issued a proclamation relative • to the registration and for the in formation of Miner readers it is given herewith: Election of officers claimed the 1. The fifth registration under attention of Ashland Mons Tues the Selective Training and Ser day evening when Harold Mer vice act of 1940 and the amend rill, proprietor of Merrill's store ments there to shall take place on the Boulevard, was chosen on Tuesday, the 30th day of June, president for the ensuing year. He 1942, between the hours of 7 a. succeeds W. A. Snider, who has m. and 9 p. m. served since July 1, 1941. 2. The state director of Selective Merrill heads a list of officers Service may authorize advance elected at the same time and in registration in areas where such cluding O. G. Crawford, secretary; advance registration is desirable. J. G. Mackie, treasurer; Judson 3. The registration within each Doke, first vice president; Ivor I local board area will be accom Erwin, second vice president; Art plished under the supervision of Hodgens, third vice president; Dr. local board chairmen under the Robert E. Lee and Jack Eaton, di general direction of the State Di rectors; Clint Baughman, Lion ta rector of Selective Service and in mer, and J. G. Broady, tail twist accordance with rules and regu er and song leader. lations prescribed by the Direct Lions were unanimous in their or of Selective Service. opinion that a band shell should 4. The _ persons required to reg- be erected in Lithia park, replac ing the present band stand. While 1st er are those listed below by Uns proposition was brought up the proclamation of the President about a year ago and was vetoed of the United States directing by the park board, it is pointed the fifth registration: "Every male citizen of the Unit out that conditions are different this year and a shell would great ed States, and every other male ly enhance the entertainment fa person residing in the continental cilities at the park. The Lions United States or in the Territory passed a resolution to back a of Alaska or in the Territory of movement for a new band shell Hawaii or in Puerto Rico, other at once to put Ashland in better than persons excepted by Sectlop position to entertain members of 5 (a) of the Selective Training the armed forces who will be sta and Service Act of 1940, as amend- tioned at Camp White shortly. _ i ed. and by Section 208 of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Re- I serve Act of 1941, is required to and shall on June 30, 1942, pre sent himself for and submit to registration before a duly desig V D “Bert“ Miller, secretary_______ _________ official or selec- nated registration of the ccmnty central committee tive service .— local ___ I board having of the democratic party the past jurisdiction in the area in which four years, was given a new post he has his permanent home or tn in the organization when the which he may happen to be on county commititee, in session at that day if such male citizen or Medford hotel Monday evening, other person ha3 attained the elected him to represent Jackson 18th or 19th anniversary of the county on the state central com day of his birth on or before June mittee. 30. 1942. or the 20th anniversary Miller succeeds A. E. Reames of the day of his birth after De who served in that capacity for cember 31, 1941. and on or be several years. Dr. E. W. Barnum fore June 30, 1942, and has not of Medford was elected county heretofore been registered under secretary. the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, as amended, and the JACK MERRITT GIVEN regulations prescribed thereun EAGLE SCOUT HONOR der ” Jack Merritt was presented with 5. In order that there may be the coveted eagle palm at the full cooperation in carrying into court of honor held in the Elks effect the purposes of the Selec building the first of the week tive Training and Service Act of Merritt is a member of Troop 13, 1940, as amended, I urge all em Boy Scouts of America and the ployers and Government agencies badge signifies earning of five of all kinds—federal, state and lo merit badges beyond those re cal—to give those under their quired for the rank of eagle scout. charge sufficient time in which to Dick Merriman of Troop 12 and fulfill the oligations of registra Robert Hufman of Troop 13 each tion incumbent upon them under were awarded life scofit rank. the said Act and this proclama First class merit badges went to tion. Dick Merriman, Robert Hufman IN WITSESS WHEREOF, I and Richard Woodcock. have set my hand and caused the The court was presided over by seal of the State of Oregon to be C. J. Baughman, T. J. Norby and affixed. R. I. Flaharty. DONE at the City of Salem this 12th day of June, in the of Cosmic dust, the name given, our Lord, nineteen hundred and in astronomy, to the finely divided forty-two. particles which pervade inter-stel CHARLES A. SPRAGUE lar space, is only about one onuce Governor. per billion cubic miles in the Attest: EARL SNELL. neighborhood of the solar system. | Secretary of State Merrill Chosen to Head Lions Club Miller Elevated to Higher Party Post NINE “GRAND OLD MEN” OF ASHLAND LIONS spots will appear In 1944. But by that time the sky will be so full of American planes we won’t be able to see ’em. * i t ' That uniform which Hitler vowed he would not take off until final victory was his must be get ting pretty threadbare by now. * t t Here's hoping that enough rub ber scrap will be collected to erase the pesky Japs. » A* » About time we were hearing from that city planning commis- sion. » « > A fire-cracker-less Fourth is in prospect. This picture tells the story of the hilarious party held at the Lithia hotel the evening of June 18 when the Lions honored charter members. The committee in charge of the affair decided the “charters” should receive a dose of their own medicine and set about to do the job right. Readin gfrom left to right the "victims” are: Lions Al Snider, Paul Finnell, Art Cooper, Ralph Poston, Bill Snider, Bob Flaharty, "Andy” The United States post office Andres, Earl Leever and John Broady. The brother In hospital attire was established in the spring of is “Nurse” Karl Nims, who did an efficient job in seeing that the “babes” drank their milk. (Yea, it waa milk). 1789.