Number 31 ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1942 All Trails Lead to Lithia Park Sunday All-Out Drive for Bon Sales Scheduled to Fine Entertainment Trail Riders Be Hosts to G Gerhardt Sun Horseback Kith*. C Breakfast, Target Shooting on Menu * Ashland’s famous horsemen’s o ganization, the Trail Riders, wil have the honor of entertaining General Charles II Gerhardt and stuff Sunday morning Ami merits have been completed for the general’s party to bring horses to Jackson Hot Bprings a trout 7 a m There they will be met by the Trail Riders and the entire party will ride towards Uthip park over a trail route. This route will take the party up Grant street over the hill back of Mayor Thornton 8. Wiley’s or­ chard, out onto Scenic Drive to Strawberry Lane and from there to Granite street. Following up Granite street the course follows through the canyon gate and onto the high drive which will present a close-up view of the city to the visitors. The party will then re­ turn to the Ashland Creek camp I Nalem, Jul above the IJthia park camp P. Pray, al ground where breakfast will be police, nas < served. interest to th Chleople back home think In vince the Germans they will suf­ such a manner of their dead.” The drain of the Russian front fer. In his own words there will be "hell on earth” if the Allies win. losses on German manpower has Such speeches as these and been shown by the recruiting of there have been many more like more than 2,000,000 foreign work­ them, according to the reports of ers and by the collection of 5,000,- the Office of War Information— 000 pieces of men’s clothing in a have been followed by punitive recent Nazi textile campaign. German newspapers and domes­ action. A German broadcast, Just re- tic broadcasts have indicated that recently, told of the arrest of six civilian transportation is practical­ workers in the Frankfurt arma­ ly forbidden by special decree. Ac­ ment works for listening to for­ commodations at spas and seaside eign broadcast and “preparing health resorts are restricted to ur­ a treasonable undertaking.” gent cases and for short periods. These workers were accused of War regulations restrict the civil­ wowing "suspicion and doubts" ians permitted in nursing homes Many people are obliged to wait among war workers. Other comments heard via radio, weeks before medical prescriptions «nd from the press through neu- can be filled. 4,050 Phonograph Records Sought in Ashland Drive Standards studies show that cig- arettes are consumed to an av- erage length of one and one quar- inchea They then burn eight one half to twelve minutes, six out of every nine burn length When tossed on dried pad. 85.3 percent of i... es ignited the grass On las nr duff in the forests stem Washington, 20 tests fires. On rotted Dougias fir 0 tests set five fires, al- the relative humidity was e critical point, wonder then that the ce have increased their enforcing the fire ce to motorists is to by putting the ash ir cars to maximum rintendent PrayhMs i to offer as a re- rone that cigagette, out alone." was the scene of entertainment the Junior Lea- e group then k where re- rved by the able hour or park, after n gathered this time to ce of the vilion. ting Sun- Mitchell. , Velma Frances e Bry- Heldt, Mar- ldah eart, Ash landers are being called on to once more search through clos­ ets, attics and store rooms for war time salvage This time it is for phonograph records. The army wants a lot of them and posaeaa- ors are being urged to turn them in as a part of the entertainment effort for the boys in the service. A quota of 4.050 records has been set for Ashland. To date 250 records have been turned in, ac­ cording to Fred Shere, American Legion commander, who states that Aug 8 is the closing date of the drive. Here's something every citizen can do to help our fighting men. You like records, don't you? Sure you do. And our fighting men like them, too. And they need them and deserve them during their well earned periods of re laxation. How can you help? You c help very easily and simply, it won't cost you a cent. Her the story A group of your fa ite recording artists have together for the purpose of ing that our soldiers, sailor marines get a l regular sup the recorded music that want This organization profit and it is called “ for our Fighting Men.' your favorites like Gene Kate Smith, Kay Kyser, bardo, Lily Pons, man, Eddy Duchin, Xa Glenn Miller, Andre and dozens of others to do their best to g cords. Ail they that you dig out worn out, forgotten are lying around basement. Do it n The American teered to conduct canvass. They'll “Records for our to be sold to th for scrap. With records will tory cost. Th our fighting world. It's our boys, serve every give them, out now American men will For th ribu- tors, th Iner them will rec . Fur- over t ther drive Sher Aike ant, Leila gie Ne Hose, ( Margare ry. Doni ing, (gue and Pegg Senior F. G. De Mrs. F. Dodge. Mrs phy, Mrs. El rold Merrill, Mrs. Hugh Ba Guests from ert Bowen, Sea ams, Minneapol M. Cochran, Bel Bain D. Smith, Craig Vieira, 1 Wm. Nickoff, Trip cis Nichols, Berkele Hefftner, Bull. Calif. Roper, Summerville, Canwell, Glendale Cal Eddleman, South Pas Martin H. Dosch, Verin Edward Mitchell, Fillm Clarence J. Shea, San Calif.; Laurence C. Sha Seattle, Wash ; Howard Hood River, Ore.; Jack stein, Sacramento, Calif. Parades, Carmel, Calif.; ton Polnton, Pittsburg. Donald W. Cramer, Ontario, If.; Leslie J. Bates,, Seaside, Frank Mastinjak, Monterey, Clare G. Peterson. Whittier Calif.; Bernard J. Mulligan, Los Angeles, Calif.; Ovid L. Harbour, Rosemead Calif.; Howard G. Gray, Temple City, Calif.; Roger Lucas. Los An­ geles, Calif.; Alton B. Cross. Lau­ rel, Miss.; Carl J. Davidson, Cham­ pion, Neb.; Joseph Muscott, Camp White; Rudy Janecek, Pittsburg. Calif.; Jesse Burdue, Puyallup, Wash.; Mason D. Hudson, Port­ land, Ore ; Eugene Emerson, Minn­ eapolis, Minn.; Jack Cameron. Ber­ keley, Calif.; Sgt. Alfred A. Dimaggio, Detroit, Mich.; Wm. E. Berlin, Everett, Wash,; Paul Lines, Cleveland, Ohio; Harold A. Tai- mage, Robstown, Tex ; Sgt. Eu- l gene F. Allison, Belen, N. M.; (Continued on page S) I House at Lithia park for one of the biggest arts for several years. for the Victory Day pro- mber of commerce and in rmy personnel from Camp and, the mayor, president of d others will participate, mentioned, the Victory House ners consisting of Henry Mur- ■—^tagh, organist, and Pat Hawkins and Mary Ellen Gleason, entertainers. With arri Sunday the events witn Everythin gram sporj which m White, t chambe Asi carries^ To n post The Victory House will be lo­ cated near the bandstand in Li­ thia park. This spot affords shade and is close enough to the band stand that the crowd will not have to move from one point to another. the person Full cooperation has been as­ ost hours at sured from Camp White. General n. A trip to Gerhardt will be here accompan­ e and a tour ied by a staff ot between 20 and is the tempt- 25 oiricers and enlisted men. They offering I will bring equipment which will be on display throughout the af­ ternoon and evening, with compe­ tent men in charge to explain uses and operation of the sever­ this week on re- al pieces included in the equip­ rch of the Ash- ment will be one 105-mm howitzer, s call for strip- one 155-mm howitzer, 37-mm gun, d flooring from one 50-calibre antiaircraft machine ructure, leaving the gun, one 30-callbre antiaircraft intact. New floor- machine gun, two armored scout hing will be put in cars, four “peeps“ and one ambu­ e will be made over lance. This equipment will be un­ trance with the inser- der command ot Lt. W. L. Lynn. Visitors will be welcome to inspect rquee. is employed on the raz- the military display between the is expected to be ac- hours of 1 p. m. and 5.50 p. m. and from 7 p. m. to 9 p m. in a few days. COMMITTEEMEN Bl'SY Chairman Theo J. Norby an­ nounced the following committee- men have been at work this week arranging prizes for various kmen are putting finishing events. C. M. Litwiller has the ter­ es on a repair job at the ritory from the Crosby service Baptist church which has station to Perrine's store on the the edifice a new appear- Plaza; J. G. Mackie, balance of A partial repair job was Piaza to Mars corner; J. G. Dau­ e last summer when the rear ! gherty .the block in which Fort­ tion was stuccoed and the main miner's is located; H. H. EJiart, of the building was left for the block in which his store is is season. located; Bob VanVleet, the White­ Aside from the refinishing of the house block, Henry Metz, Ashland exterior, two basement rooms have hotel block and outlying blocks been remodeled with a view to j along route to Bellview. providing entertainment facilities Several special features have for soldiers from Camp White. The have been provided to give visit- floor has been concreted and some ors an insight to the defense equipment added, including a table effort. Among these will be a fire tennis outfit. bomb demonstration by Fire Chief ------------ •------------ Clint Baughman and first aid work by Ned Mars. LITHIA BAKING CAKE A giant cake will be cut at 7:45 Sgt. James MacCollister, son of p. m. and distributed to purchas­ Mr. and Mrs. C. L MacCollister ers of bonds and stamps. The cake 295 Grant street, who has been is being baked by the Lithia ba­ with Battery B at Fort Stevens, kery and has been donated to the has been transferred to officers cause by the proprietor, Fred training school at Camp Davis N. Buehling. C. for three months' training. Rides In the "peeps" will be Sgt. MacCollister graduated j made available to those 12 years from Ashland high school, where ' of age or younger who buy stamps he played football in his senior ' in the amount of $5 during the year. He attended Southern Ore­ program. Tickets may be ay received gon College of Education for two Sunday obtained now at either the post er. Rev. C. years, and has been with Battery office or the First National bank. , stating that B since the company's induction PROGRAM being treated • nearly two years ago. His address Masters of Ceremonies: Arthur . Although se- is: Candidate Jas. C. MacCollis­ Taylor, Henry Enders. had not ap- ter, Battery X, 3rd Plat. O. C. D.- 1:45-2—City band. is being taken A. A. S. Camp Davis, N. C. 2-2:05 — Flag raising, Camp Marvin Messer, another Battery White color guard. making a B member, also is at Camp Davis 2:05-2:10—Introduction of May­ near Baker for a course of officer training. or T. S. Wiley by Dr. R. E. Pos­ y a vicious dog. I His address is Cand. Marvin Mes­ ton, president of Chamber of Com- be rescued the ser. A. A.-O. C. S. Battery L, merce. Introduction of General one of his legs Plat No. 5, Camp Davis, N C. His Charles H. Gerhardt by Mayor T. such serious Ashland home is at 694 Oak S. Wiley. had to be taken street. 2:15-2:25—City Band. A letter received by Mrs. W. A. 2:10-2:15—General Gerhardt. Stratton informs her that her son. 2:25—Introduction of Standard TO BE Martin Herrin, now is at Corpus Chevronettes, Pat Hawkins and FORMAL TEA Christi, Texas, where he will have (Continued on page 8) e E. Sayre will be five months training with the Ma­ the ladies of Trinity rine Aviation division. Martin has piscopal guild Friday afternoon. just completed three months in Tea will be served from 3:30 to electrical and radio work at Salt 5 o’clock in the garden at the Hal Lake City and will now have an McNair home. All guild members opportunity to apply this know­ Ashland chamber of commerce as well as the many other friends ledge in bombing practice. has been notified that interested of Mrs. Sayre's are invited to call. Mrs. Stratton and daughter, parties may bid on salvage mater­ Betty Herrin, recently returned ials at Camp White. The chamber from Salt Lake where they visited has been asked to get in touch GUEST AT LEEVER HOME with businesses and individuals in Mr .and Mrs. Earl Leever have Martin. His friends who may wish to Ashland who may need or could as their house guest Miss Mary Lou Murrill of Wilson Dam, Ala. write to him can reach him at find use for various items which Miss Murrill graduated from the the following address: Pvt. Martin the camp will dispose of. Included in items mentioned are University of Washington with the R. Herrin. Barracks 1, Section 1, class of 1942. With the Leevers A. R. M. School Naval Air Sta­ egg crates, produce crates, scrap iron, rubber and various other ar­ she is leaving Friday morning for tion. Corpus Christi, Texas. ticles. Carmel, Calif, to visit a few davs One of the most valuable orchid' Information may be obtained with Lt. Bill Leever who is sta- tioned at Fort Ord. From there she collections in the world ia housed through the office of Major L. V. Will continue on to her home in in Phipps conservatory at Pitts- Williamson of the quartermaster I the southland. get a in the sion of prize in ient work to --- •----- h Undergoes ge of Dress Ashland Boys Go To Training Camp Bids Asked on Salvage at Camp —----•----- I burgh, Pa. corps.