Don’t Forget Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd 3^ Number 43 ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1942 Camp White News Items < 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. * 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. ------------ 0 ■ 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. ------------- •------------- 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. I --------------- •---------------- 1 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. ---------- —•------------- (’ 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. -----------«—•--------------- 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| u> 1« now under way In the Ashlarul Hchuol with Mrs. ijiwr-« 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 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. ______ Slower travel la a aucraflce we must alii make to help win the war.” --------------- •--------------- 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 I I “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 ------------ «------------- 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. ------------- •------------- 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 --------------- •---------------- 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 > A > 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. » » < 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. I * ♦ * 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 * A * 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 s « * 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. --------------- •------- 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. ---------------------- •----------------------- CHEAP printing is expensive. Have your work done RIGHT at the Home of Better Printing------ Miner office. Oar fighting men are doing their share. Here at home the least we can do Is put 10% of our income in War Bonds for our share in America.