Don’t Forget Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd
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Number 43
ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1942
Camp White
News Items
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Camp White I Spacial) On Oct
ober Ki, 1942 ut thr i"uat Chapel
Of Camp White, Oregon, Miss
Helen Streeter of Spokane, Wash
ington, and Honolulu. T. H. was
married to Lieutenant Charles P,
Brooks of the Army Medical
Corps. The ceremony was per
formed by Chaplain William Byr
ne«, Catholic Chaplain at the
port The bride was given away
by Coloncd C. G. Hutter of the
Army Medical Corps and atten
dants weie Miss Murgarct Oloeli
of Spokane, the bridesmaid, and
Lieut. George Moore the liest man,
7 he ushers were lAeut. !.. D.
Jacobson mid Lieut. M. J. Bchu-
itx, both ut the Army Medical
Corps..
Trie bride completed training at
Sacred Heart Hospital. tytokane
and took specialized training for
<>n<- year at the University of
Minnesota. The groom grsduuteu
from St. Louis School of Medicine
mid later joined the Army Medi
cal Corps. 'Hie bride Is the daugh
ter of Clarence C. Streeter of
Spokane.
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The bride wore a lovely finger
t.*f» illusion veil and her gown was
white chiffon with rhinestones
Her flowers were a boquet of
white roses and camellias
Tiu
bridesmaid wore a pink chiffon
over taffeta and carried a yellow
rose bud corsage.
After the ceremony a reception
was held at thr Officers Quarters
of the Camp Hospital where ap
proximately 200 guests attended.
On their return following a short
honeymoon, the couple will reside
at 12 South Newton St . Mrdford,
Oregon.
1-aat Thursday evening, Oct
ober 17 the officers of the Service
Command Unit at Camp White
attended the Commanding (Jen
era Is reception at the Officers
Club at (Tamp White, Oregon.
The reception, beginning with a
buffet supper, was in honor of
Brigadier General Amos Thomas
who recently assumed command
of Camp White. The affair was
well attended and proved to ba
most successful.
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C AMP WHITE
"The Commandos," a group ut
38 uniformed young ladies from
Klamath Falta, entertained at thr
Sunday Afternoon Matinee Dance
al Service Club Number 1. Camp
White according to information
from Mm. C. L. Hopkins, Senior
Director. The group was cap
tained by Bernie Heideman of
Klamath Falls, and other officers
included Eleanor Karapeck, Bori
de 11 Augrey, and Marcel! New
man.
About 300 men attended the
dance, and in addition to the I
Commandos there were present
126 girls from Medford and Ash
land. Program was in charge of
Pvt. Al Hunger of Camp White,
and included songs by
~
Pvt.
Charles Butterfield, baritone.
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Chaplain John B. Porter, camp
Chaplain, will dedicate the port
chapel on October 25, at 2:30 P.
M , Headquarters, Camp White.
Oregon announced today.
The dedicatory services vujll in-
elude a hymn, invocation by an
Ashland minister a scripture les
son by a Jacksonville minister,
address by Brigadier General
Amos Thomas commanding Camp
White, dedicatory address by the
president of the Medfqrd Minister
ial Association, dedicatory act by
the post chaplain, Benediction by
a Central Point Minister, and
special music.
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There is still a great demand
for civilian workers at the Camp
White. Oregon, laundry, it was
announced today by Capt. Harold
P. Payne, camp laundry officer.
The luundry, one of the largest on
the Pacific coast, is in gloat need
of help of most sorts, and wives
of army personnel are especially
urged to apply Capt. Payne said.
Persons wishing employment in
this branch Kiould contact Mr. M.
P. Miles, civil service commission
er at the Armory building, in
Medford, Oregon, Capt. Payne
said. There are n«ral good
positions open which must be
filled within the near future.
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(’ h plain H.
W. Hnyder, Camp
White Hervicc Clubs Officers, left
recently for n course In special
aervlie« nt the Special Services
School, Fort George Mend, Mary
land. It was announced today from
Headquarters, Camp White, Ore-
gon.
lie I h expected to return upon
completion of the course, about
the end of November, During his
absence his place Is being taken
by ('apt, Chiu-les T. Miller, camp
Athletic and Recreation Officer.
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Lieut.-Colonel George (’. Pcar-
Hon
arrived
nt
Camp
White
recently
from
the
Presidio at
Monterey
to assume
duties
as
Chaplain, It was announced tdBay
by
Headquarters, Camp White,
Oregon.
Chaplain Pvareon cam« orginal-
Altwrt Henry Peachey, 98,
P hnm * n to Reward
School Census
Under Way In
School District
The n n nun I nchnu| <en>u> 1« now
under way In the Ashlarul Hchuol
with
Mrs.
ijiwr<ri<r
District
I'oWcll
acting hm
enumerator,
Public cooperation In this task
wilt be sincerely appreciated. Thr
local school district secures from
the County Hchooi Fund tio.oo
for each person listed whose a«n
Is over four «nd under 20 yinrs.
Following Is n «tnternent from
Oregon Hchooi taw: "Every dis-
trlct clerk shall enroll annually
for school purposes, the ni<inr,a
• nel agns of all persons In his dls-
trlct over 4 nn I under 20 ye«re of
•ge, nnd almo thè nume« nnd post-
office addrosses of all pnrent« and
guardiana of such persona resldent
In thè dlntrb t. The nnnunl «<h»u|
■•ensua «hall Include all youtha be.
tween thè ag>-« of 4 and 20 y««rs
who. on the twenty-fifth day of
< H’tober. uetunlly resided In the
dtatrict."
Y « u t h under 10 years <rf use
who are now living elsewhere, but
whose purent« or guardians live
In Ashland, are tu be enumenited.
B um LineM Face Huge Task
In Change to 35-Mlle Speed
For years the
bun line«,
ilk--
other
forma
of
transportation,
have been developing their coach
es and organization« to give faster
transportation with greater safety.
A« a result, running time ha« been
drastically cut from year to year
nnd the traveling public han conic
to depend on bu«e« for safe, c<»n-
venient transportation,
and
the
pace
bu« companies have
kept
with the modern demand« of .1
fast-moving age.
to
conserve
Today, In
order
precious rubber and other tnatsrl-
ula vital to our war effort. it has
suddenly
necessary
to
becomr
drastically reduce the speed of
highway transportation.
In com
menting on the recent order of the
Office of I>vfen«e Transportation,
which allowed the bu« line« until
October 15 to adjust their sched
ule« to thr 35-nille-per-hour limit.
F. W. Ackerman, Vice President
of Pacific Greyhound IJnea, point
ed out some of the difficulties
faced
by
hta
organization
in
complying with the order.
Hald
Sir Ackerman:
"The
task
faced
by
Pacific
Greyhound Is a coloaoal one. Thou
sand upon thousands of arrival
lie
und
departure
times must
changed, throughout the entire
west.
Hundreds of connections
must be worked out at transfer
points, all meal and r est stops re-
arranged.
The working hours of
driver« nnd depot employees must
be readjusted to meet the changed
schedules.
Then
complete
new
timetables mu«t he prepared and
printed. These ar«- major change«,
but In addition there ate countless
other difficulties caused by th«
speed
reduction that
must
be
Ironed out. All of this we are do-
Ing ns quickly as It Is humanly
possible. There Is the acute short
age of trained personnel; also the
difficulty In obtaining new equip
ment.
Today our buses are al
ready carrying above normal ca
pacity, and the slower seed u h'S
will undoubtedly result In some
Inconvenience.
"The war effort must he placed
before itersonal convenience," .Mr.
Ackerman concluded. "Ureyhound
1« doing Its beat to carry on under
these present conditions and re
quests the leniency of the public
during the change over to 35-1
mlles-an-hour operation.
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Slower
travel la a aucraflce we must alii
make to help win the war.”
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E A MI X EK TO BE HERE
A traveling Examiner of Opera
tors and Chauffeurs ia scheduled
to arrive in Ashland. Monday,
October 26, 1942, and will be on
duty at the City Hall between
the hours of 9:00 A. M. to 3.00
P. M., according to a recent an I
nouncement released from the
Secretary of State’s office
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“Stamp Day”
Snell’s Campaign ASHLAND U. S. 0
The FRIENDLY CLUB
Under Way at
Speech Uraws
NEWS NOTES
Local Schools
Good Attention
Albert Henry I'eaehoy, for 41
years a well known and well lov
ed citizen of Ashland, passed away
I
at his home at loo Lincoln street
15.
Thursday
morning. October
1942. Had he lived until January,
Munday’s cook-your-own dinner
he would have reached bin 90th
at the Ashland U8O was enjoyed
Over Oregon today, principals,
ye«r.
by 68 men from Camp White. The children, parents
ands teacher
dinner constating of vension stew stand ready to assist to the best
The deceased was born January
vegetable salad hot biscuits and of their ability, tue national
14. 1 IKX53, In Cans county, Michl*
generously donated jam and jel "Save, Serve and Conserve” cam
gan. lie was the aon of .Mr. and
lies with watermelon for dessert paign which is just getting under
Benjamin
Bruchey.
Ills
M rs.
was prepared by Mrs. Charles way and will last through Janu
marriage to Henrietta Hay is took
Haines and Mrs. E. B. Kroeger, ary, 1943 thus furthering the
West
J.lnr,
.Missouri,
place at
astute«! in the service by Mrs. • Schools At War" program which
January 14, IXXO. with the home
Ken Weill and her guest Mrs. is being sponsored jointly by the
made for a number of years tn
Fred Viles of Spokane, Washing War Savings otaff of the 'treas
Kanaas. In 1901 the family cam*
ton. The hot biscuits made by ury Department and the U. S.
to Ashland to make their home.
Education. ’ Schools
Mrs. Haines particularly met the Office of
The survivors Include his wid
approval
of
the
boys.
Pvt.
James
throughout
the
nation h»ve been
ow. Henrietta Hayrr Peachey; and
Gaden, a
typical soft-spoken asked by Secretary Henry Morg-
eight children: Albert Uewellyn
South Carolinian, expressed ap enthau to set aside one day a
Annlc
Peachey,
Bellview:
Mrs.
preciation by remarking that Ofe- week to be designated as "Stamp
Ernest
Peachey
Bish. Ashland;
gonians were inclined to boast of Day" when children may purchase
Mrs.
Pent hey,
Baring,
Wash.,
their state, adding "But they have war stamps at the school
llertha M< Kinney, Ashland; Mrs
Parent-teacher people throug-
something to boast of.” After
Maude
Port,
Jacksonville;
Dr.
dinner Pvts James T. Sweazy out the state, ever thirty-thous
Robles,
Robert
Pcachay.
Paso
and John R. Best proved obliging and strong are volunteering tneir
California; .Mrs. Nelle Dunn, Ash
services to aid the schools in the
K. P.’s.
land; Is-« Peachey, <'hll<«iquln; 19
After dinner the visitors enjoy sale of these war stamps—thus
grandchildren and 15 great grand
ed dancing and joined in group relieving the post offices and
children.
singing about the piano played other existing agencies of the
The funerul took place on Fri
of handling
by Serg. Gus Rizzo of Brooklyn, tremendous task
day at the Dodge Funeral Chapel
Earl Snell
who displayed considerable talent these sales. School children win
at 2:30 o'clock.
The Rev. Earl
as improvisor and extemporaneous be taught the necessity of saving
first of a aerie« of cam performer in both popular and their pennies in order to be able
Downing, pastor of the Church of
Christ, brought the message of paign speeches. Earl Hneli. re semi-classic music. Among singers i to buy more stamps and bonds.
consolation.
Interment In Moun publican candidate for governor, of outstanding talent were Serg. They will be taugnt what their
stressed the need for experienced Nick Tibbano from Albany N Y. nickels and dimes can buy for
tain View cemetery.
the
four critical
The archery contest was held the boys in the armed services.
Mr. Pea• hey was a teacner by leadership In
Pledging hta best with six contenders, earlier in the
Each principal has been asked
profession und rounder! out nearly years ahead.
fifty years in his chosen calling. efforts toward solution of Oregon's afternoon. First prize was won by I to keep a scrap book, a report to
governmental
problems, Pvt. George Harless. Dr. Clyde the nation, ot the war work done
From his boyhood he had been t vexing
Dunham was director of the con in his school. In it will be pic
member of Church of Christ nnd Mr. Hneli slated:
tures, written reports newspaper
"This is no ordinary election. test.
active In Its service. He served it
Mrs. Cay Hufman held the us clippings or any other evidence uf
on offhluj
capacity,
und us a The next governor will be entrust
working war organization
of young
people
until ed with extraordinary powers and ual 8:00 o'clock sing-song, which the
teacher
the individual scjool. An
recent years, lie «I mo whs Interest authority necessitated by the war was enjoyed by a large enthusias with
The next legislature tic group of singers. Mrs. Hufman exhibit of these scrap books will
ed In civic affairs «nd took active emergency.
part In
mutters concerning his will undoubtedly be called upon to reports that sometime the sing be held at the end of the cam
ert ft legislation to expand and song has the quality of a service, paign and the best ones will be
home city.
The golden wedding of Mr. and in] bdfy the war effort of the so thoughtfully appreciative is sent to a state exhibit. At the
It will then be the gover- the spirit of those participating state exhibit the school children
M ra. Peachey was celebrated In «14 f.
will receive a joint award for
19 30, In the family gathering, and n«i k ob to make that legislature
their services in the cause of
since that tlnio the occasion has ef.^e
democracy. This a wand will be an
been observed. Had he lived until
The normal responsibilities of
original brick, secured during the
Junuary. they would have rounded the governorship were touched
repairs of Independence Hall,
out «2 years
together.—Ashland upOn In a brief statement regard
Organization of civilian war scene of the signing of the
Tidings.
ing the care of the state's more services on a pattern which virtu
Declaration
of
Independence.
than 4000
wards,
the
millions ally makes each city block or
Through the “Schools At War,”
«pont
for
supplie«
by
the
board
of
rural
community
a
civilian
de
OFFICE HOI KS CHANGED
program every man, woman and
Blanch D. Lyman, Administra control, and the many million in fense council in miniature is be child in the nation will have an
trust
funds
under
the
control
and
ing worked out by the Oregon opportunity to work and fight
tor of the Jackson County Wel
fare Commission located in the supervision of the governor and State Defense Council. A booklet side by aide for the American
City Hal) states a change has board and commissions of which "The Block Plan of tlrganiz- ideal of "Liberty and justice for
ation for Civilian War Services,” all.”
been made in office hours. The he is a member.
new hours are from 9:00 A. M to
Knell stated that hta cam palan has been distributed to all county
1:00 P M Tuesdays and Fridays. for^governor would be conaerva- defense leaders and is available t BUSINESS MEN PULL ON
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He will not to citizens interested in helping OVERALLS PULL 1N SCRAP
tTVe and inexpensive,
make a tour of the state because organization of this plan, ac
CLARKSDALE. Miss—Exceed
BOYS OF IS—1» YEARS OIJJ
cording to Mts. E. W. St. Pierre. ing expectations, 60 tons of scrap
URGED TO JOIN ARMY I of the tire shortage.
Mrs. St. Pierre said the block metal were collected here recent
Hta talk emphasized the need
Uncle Ham 1« opening an "all-
plan for community war services ly by buainesB men who made a
out” effort to «ecure enlistment of for a constructive and definite
would closely follow the pattern house-to-house canvass, according
mm 1* «nd 19 years old, It was program for the return of the men
of the air raid warden service to James L. Meadow, secretary of
announced
today
from
Head of the armed forces to civilian life
organization She listed the fol
the Service Committee that spon
quarters. Camp
White,
Oregon. •nd to meet the inevitable econom I
lowing as civilian war services
sored the drive.
Enlistments are available In the ic, pclltlcal and social problems of
which can only be accomplished
Mr. Meadow said scrap is still
Infantry, Cavalry, and Field Artil the post war period.
effectively by a state-wide war
lery, Chemical Warfare, Medical
"The sincerity of my purpose to service block plan organization: coming into headquarters and in
Corps and Corps of the Military serve you well; my personal con salvage, welfare, child care, hous dications are that a total of 150
Police.
viction that the business of the ing, education consumers interest tons may be received.
Lawyers, doctor^,
merchants
Written consent of parent or state may be adtninistratered as nutrition, health and medical care
guardian is still necessary, the efficiently as any private business; agriculture,
labor supply, and and business men of the city
manned
donned overalls and
announcement said, but only one my insistence on personal courtesy training and plant utilization.
scores
of
trucks
and
collected
the
will in all
copy, without
notorization.
state
affairs;
and
my
"One of the best means to sec
now permit enlistment, Lettera of earnestness in achieving unity of ure complete mobilization on the scrap.
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recommendation
and
polite
re all elements of our commonwealth home front is to take every in
cords are no longer necessary. are all a matter of record. I shall dividual and every household in THIS AND THAT
Applicant will be assured of as accept new
(By Old Tinier)
responsibilities with to the ccommunlty effort," said
signment to the liranch of the the same sincerity of purpose and Mrs. St. Pierre, “That's why we To the Editor:
"ervlce he chooses, regardless of with the same determination that are anxious to complete our state
November election notices have
any former fixed quotas.
nty administration shall serve the wide block plan organization as been posted on electric light poles
opportunity for advancement In people faithfully." Snell said.
soon as possible to include all This feat recalls old horse and
the Army is especially good now.
rural communities as well as buggy days when notices were
i
the announcement said, nnd quall-
plastered on the door of the
towns.
ifled young men with favorable
village smithy. And by the way,
Wednesday word had reached
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background and education may be us before going to press that
if the city has a few idle dollars
commissioned second Lieutenants John Loughlin, our friend and
they should be used to spruce up
within six months after enlistment. brother printer is very low. Every
dingy poles with paint.
IK anti 19 year olds who are thing is being done by care and
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Two employes of the I-ake O’
Interested in taking advantage of medical attention, but very little
Uncle Zeke is sighing for the
Woods
resort.
Bud
and
Roy
Tay
thia opportunity
should
contact hope is given for his recovery.
old fashioned pumpkin pie of yes
their recruiting officer in
their Mr, Laughlin had gone to The lor, brothers, have been missing teryear, that good old thick pie
evening and
are
districts Immediately to Insure en- Sacred Heart Hospital about two since Tuesday
covered with ginger and spices of
llntni« nt In the branch they desire. weeks ago for a checkup and rest. believed to have drowned, accord various kinds and of a consistency
ing to word received from the lake
permitting a wedge shaped section
today.
Bud. caretaker of private cabins to be conveyed to the port of
and Roy. caretaker of the conces entry by hand.
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sions at the northeast corner of
Judging from
reports from
the lake, went onto tl*» lake to
fish after eating dinner Tuesday Stalingard the Russian Army is
evening.
They were in a metal far from being annihilated as
motor boat with air compartments. Hitler would nave the German
Besides their fishing poles they people believe.
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had a rifle.
If U. S. troops continue to
Upon their failure 1 to return a
search was launched by William arrive in England at the present
rate, John Bull will soon have to
M. Briggs, manager of the conce.«
hang out an S. R. O. sign.
slon and Peter Garrett, . concession
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alre, who found a hat, an oar am
The Nazis have discovered that
floor board, of the beat. No trace
of the boat, gun or the men were it is far easier to conquer sma.T
people than to convience them
found.
that they are conquered.
Ranger« Search
> > >
Forest rangers at the lake wen
If one place suffices for the reg
notified and Joined In the search
for the men and boat Wednesday istration of voters in the Ashland
and Thursday, but with no success. district, why is it necessary to
Also
notified was the Klamath have a half acre of election- pre
ounty sheriff's office in Klamath cincts 7
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o Falls
We are still of the opinion that
Both men were understood to
have been good swimmers.
Roy Dad’s razor strap and Mom’s
Taylor’s wife and baby were stay- slipper are more potent than a
ing at the lake. They
recently curfew.
A 4 4
came from Los Angeles and have
The din from the juggling of
relatives in (Jranta Pas.
The disappearance of the boat freight cars in the S. P. Yards is
Is considered rather mysterious, as on the increase as a noise null
its air compartments should have ance.
kept It afloat in the event it cap-
sized
Organization of Civilian
War Services Planned
Two Caretakers at Lake
O’ Woods Feared Drowned
Commands Camp White
ly from
near Fresno, Californ'a. *
and was stationed st Cimiti Ro-1
berts, California, before assuming
ills new duties nt Camp White,
For the
present he Is living .it
bachelor
officers’
quarter«
it
t'nmp White.
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Opening of a War Department
theatre on Avenue "F" completes;
t’nmp White's theatre system. It
was announcement today by Head
quarters.
Camp White,
Oregon
Theatres sent around lOOh spectn-
ters and
several
theatres
are
necessary to cure for the crowds
thnt nightly
turn out
for the
shows.
Latest films will be run In all
theatres, according to ('apt. Nor
man VV. McMillan, camp theatre
officer,
Admission
are
prices
nominal, and attendance Is limited
to soldiers, their Immediate fami
lies, nnd civilians quartered at the
post.
Operating personnel Is of
Brigadier General Amos Thomas (above) who assumed com-
the best, Capt. McMillan said, nnd ma nd of Camp White, relieving Colonel Owen Meredith, Before
theatres are constructed with the assuming command at Camp White, General Thomas was com
most modern of equipment,
i manding general, Southern Defense area, Victorville, California.
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