VOL. XI
ASHLAND U. S. 0
NEWS NOTES
Different business ami profes
sional clubs in
Ashland
have
scheduled themselves to supply
tiw Bunday UHO dinner to visit
ing soldiers at the center Sunday,
December U, the Lions Club und
wives furnish the food for the
cook-your-own dinner.
The fol-
lowing Huixluy, December 13, the
Rotary Club aided by wives of
the members will contribute the
material for the dinner. On the
20th of December the Elks Club
und wives of members will serve
from five to eight PM. On that
occaslixi the Elks Lodge are pre
senting their flug ceremony at
the URO center.
The Service Club met at their
regular date Tuesday, at a covered
dun luncheon.
Twelve members
were present to heur committee
reports, and to Join in plana for
the drive for new members. The
presiding officer announced Uiat
service men's wives are urged to
attend meeting of the club un
Tuesday at 12 noun,
the
Mias Jeanette Smith
Southern Oregon College of Edu
cation appeared before the club
as speaker.
Miss Smith's sub
ject waa the proposed Nursery
School project now under consid
eration. The Service Wives Club
expressed interest in and desire
to cooperate with the proposed
project.
Thirty-five Camp White soldiers
sut down to the regular Sunday
USO dinner at the Ashland club
house this week. The menu was
noodles und meat. Jello salads,
hot dinner rolls, feather cake with
special caramel icing. The work
of serving the dinner was in the
hands of Mrs. Haines, Mu. Bur-
i
die, and Mrs. Wein rob.
The soldier guests ex pressed
particular enthusiasm over the
hot rolls and cake«.
Mrs. Clara L. Palmer of Euclid
Street entertained seven soldiers
st dinner Sunday
Those present
were l*vts. Victor R Taylor. Har
old Rogers. Paul Lasserigne, J. E
Dolph. Ira Kastorf, Glenn Bailey,
and Hugo Butler.
Mrs.
Clara Alcroft, Regional
Supervisor of the Uniteti Service
Organization, from the San Fran
cisco office, was recently in Ash-
land on a routine trip of inspec-
lion, Mrs, Alcroft with the M«l-
ford staff of USO workers came
to Ashland Friday for a confer-
on Sat
ence uf staff workers,
urday she returned for ina pection
of the Ashland center.
Mrs. Alcroft expressed pleusurc
with the Ashland Club, and fore
saw a very attractive center af
ter the refurnishing and redecora
ting now in tiie process of plan
ning, have been put into effect.
She stated only one problem ap
pears facing the Ashland USO,
that
of
transportation,
which
should be such that more soldiers
could come from Samp White, and
come oftener to the Ashland Cen-
ter.
Reports from all aidos in*
dlcate that the boys like the corn
munlty of Ashland and like the
Frequently com-
Ashland USO.
F
from visiting
ments are heard
soldiers expressing regret that the
Ashland center is not nearer Med-J
NUMBER 49
ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 ,1942
Ilalc Appointed Head of
Freight Traffic for S.l*.
W W. Huie nos been appointed
vice ¡»resident In charge of system
freight traffic for Southern i'aei
fic, succeeding the
late J. 7'
Saunders, according to announce
ment by A T Mercier, president
of the company.
Huie has had 41 yeurs of ex-
perlence with the Southern Paci
fic, first on the Pacific Coast,
later in Texas and L»ulsinn>i, and
for the last four years ax general
traffic munuger for the compuny
with headquarters ut Chicago. He
is widely known in traruqx>rtution
circles
Entering the railroad's service
ax a clerk ut San Francisco in
1901, Hale udvunccd to become
agent
for
eastern car service
Southern Pacific at Chicago, gen
eral agent nt Detroit, assistant to
freight traffic manager at Sun
Francisco, freight traffic manager
at Portland, and general freight
traffic
manager for Southern
Pacific's Texas ami New Orleans
lines, with headquarters In Hous
ton, Texas
He*then became gen
eral traffic manager ut Chicago,
from which post he now moves
up to vice president in charge of
freight traffic on all Southern
Pacific lines.
C. E. Union Hold
Interesting Rally
Holiday Season Coach
Seats to Be Keserved
Says Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific announced tu
day that advance reservations tor
coach as well as sleeping
car
travel will be required for the
hoik!ay period from December 15
to January 5 in order that pre
ference may
be
given to the
thousands of men of the armed
forces who will be traveling home
on furlough and to relatives who
will is; visiting the boys at the
camps und bases.
Coach
reservations,
it
was
state i, may be made only at ticket
offices at the time tickets are
purchased, and not by telephone,
Ln outlining the new reserva- i
tion requirements, F. S. McGin*-
nis. vice president in charge of
the rail-1
passenger traffic for
roads, issued an urgent appeal to
the general public to foego all
rail travel not vital to the war
effort during the holiday period.
"Southern Pacific,” he said, “is
facir./ u critical situation in con
nection with holiday travel. The
tide of war traffic is mounting
higher and higher, and we are
hard pressed to supply the equip
ment to move it.
With delegates present from
Grants P.»,n, Central Point, Jack
sonville and Medford, the Crater
1-akc Christian Endeavor
Union
held a successful convention Fri
day and Saturday in the Ashland
Church of Chrlxt.
Vernon Fishback, stute C. E.
Union representative, of Eiigenc,
assisted in conferences and for
ums.
Rev. Milo Hoss, of
the
Friends Church of Medford, de
livered two inapiring
messages.
His themes were: “Always For
'Ox:
Christ’’ und "Always
for
Church."
The Saturday morning session
opened with a quiet hour led by
Rev, Earl F. Downing of the host
church.
Two conferences
were
held
The first on ’Planning The
Meeting” wax led by Vernon Fish-
back, and the second on “The
Christian Endeavorer and His De
votional Life" had as leader Rev.
Kenneth Knox
of Medford.
A
forum wax conducted by Vernon
Fishback
Go".
At the Sat ii rday afternoon sew-'
“Since every locomotive we have
sion Rev Lawrence Mitchelmorei
spoke on the subject "Always For , or Can rent is being used, and the
passenger
cars for
The Church". A business session : «apply of
F. L. HAMMOND DIE«—
Frank L. Hammond, a native of and social hour closed the .session. civilian use is naturally reduced,
Ashland und who had rounded out
Officers elected fop the ensuing I we shall be unable to operate any
Sections of our regular trains,”
nearly 47 yvaix m the U.S Postal year are as follows:
he continued. “Consequently we
at his
Service, died last week
President, Lawrence Hall, Ash- 1
His land; Vice President, Betty Pruitt, Will not be able to carry all of the
home in Alameda,
Calif
father, A P Hammond, was Ash- Grants Paas; Secretary, Ellen i people who will want to make
holiday trips, although we have
land's second postmaster.
Brown, Ashland; Treasurer, I-a-
made every effort to increase the
Deceased is survived
his belle Haynie, Ashland; Social Su-
by
passenger-carrying
capacity
of
wife and daughter, Mrs. Robert penntendent, Beth Alice Laddy,
our train.”
Walker of Alameda, also by two Granta Pass, Devotional Superin -
McGinnis pointed out that since
sisters, Mrs. Grace Turner, Ash- tendent, Rev. Kenneth Knox, Med-
land; Mrs. Nellie Minkler, M«d- ford; Pastor Councilor, Rev. Earl the start of the defense program,
brother
Robert F. Downing,
Ashland;
Pianist, Southern Pacific has consistently
ford, and onc
followed the policy that the needs
Vcrenc Bailey, Medford.
Hammond. Medford.
of the armed services must come
burial
at 6
Funeral services and
A banquet wax served
firat. In the interest of the war
o’clock Saturday to the delegates
took place at Alameda
effort, he said, that same policy
in the church dining room.
| must be observed in the matter of
.MYRTLE PO1\T*S RECORD—
furlough travel, and the railroad
GO!J) HILL First Lt. John
Stamps and bond sales at the
feels certain that the public will
j
"Scoup
’
Esxman,
39,
who
was
grade und junior high schixtla are
give its understanding cooperation
continuing at a high average To killed by gunshot during a riot at
by postponement of all non-essen
date the schools have sold a total Phoenix, Ariz., which he wax at
tial trips.
of $2,719.75 since the beginning tempting to stop, formerly coach-
of school, making the total weekly 1 cd athletics at Gold Hill high
I school.
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average of $28000
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Be Thankful-Be Merry-Be Happy-Because Yqu Live in America
Elks Hold Annual
Memorial Services
Grange Units to Be
Information Centers
For W A AC'S Enrollees
Lands the voyager at last
Father, in Thy gracious keeping
Leave we now Thy servants
sleeping.
serving as city police patrolman,
has resigned.
Chief Talent has
accepted his resignation.
Oregon grange units have been
asked to cooperate as informa
Ashland Lodge of Elks paid
tion centers for the Women's
fitting tribute Sunday aftem<x»n
Army Auxiliary Corps reports
to their "absent Brothers”. The
Colonel J. J. Fulmer, commander
memorial services were impres
of the Oregon recruiting districts.
sive and were conducted by Act
A digest of the qualifications
ing Exalted Ruler Millard Grubb
for enrollment in the women's
and officers of the lodge.
army and a summary of their ac
Roil call by Secretary J. S.
tivities has been forwarded to all
Reed included the following "Ab
.ocal grange secretaries. Women
sent Brothers": O. T. Bergner, W.
members of these units interested
E. Blake, E. C. Payne, Speridan
in serving with the auxiliary corps
Toskas, Fred Wagner, W. R Nys-
can obtain information by con
waner, Thus. O. Pryor,
N. O.
sulting with their local grange
Powers, M W. Hamel, J. S. Hanna,
scribes. The information, how
W F. Francis, Orville E. Vaughn,
ever, will be available for any
and John Laughlin.
who might apply. Additional de-
Rev. A. H. MacDonnel deliver
1 tails may be secured by writing
ed the memorial address,
323 Main Post Office Building,
lowing is a brief outline:
i Portland, Oregon ,or b yvisiting
"It is fitting that we should re
Portland, Oregon, or by visiting
member those of the Order who
- fice.
have died during the past year,
—
because (1) they are our brothers MILL TO START—
in the common membership in the
The old Flurry mill in Bell
Order; (2) because they were
view has been purchased by Joe
uur friends, and
we remember
Hearin of Pasadena, Calif. It is
with gratitude their good quali
expected that the mill will be in
ties and works, these being an in
operation by about the first of
spiration to us; (3) because, hav
the year.
ing them in mind, brings them
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nearer in the mystic fellowship of
BLYS BOX FACTORY—
the common children of our Fath
The box factory, located east of
er in
Heaven. < Quotation was
town, has been
purchased
by
made from verses of Longfellow's
James Jansen.
"Footsteps of Angels."
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"On the eve of the opening of GONE TO IDAHO—
the war, it is fitting, too, that
Mr. and Mrs. “E. H. McDougall
we should remember those Elks and family of Phoenix have gone
and the others. Americans all, who to Gooding, Idaho, where they
died in the initial attacks of the plan to make their home.
enemy, or during the year. Let
us be sorry that they were cut SOLDIER TAKES BRIDE—
down in such a way, but let us
Miss Mary Lou Colby, daughter
rejoice at their constancy
and of Mrs. L. A. Smith, East Main
take them as ;in example. In the street, and Pfc. Harold R. Hud
words of Lincoln, let us “take in son of Camp White, were united
creased devotion to that cause for in marriage at the Methodist par
which they gave the last full mea- ; sonage last Wedneesday evening.
sure of devotion; that we here i The attendants were Mr. and Mrs.
highly resolve that these
dead I Almos Rogers.
shall not have died in vain; ; that !
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thi9 nation (and world)
i
under
BL Y MORE BONDS-------
God. shall have a new birth of
From surplus funds on hand,
ireeaom . . , .”
Ashland City council has decided
war
"But beyond this, there was One to invest $30.00 more in
who died for us, on a hill over bonds.
Council has voted to
cancel
looking Jerusalem, between two
thieves. He died that we might taxes on certain lots which the
have assurance of Eternal Life. school district is purchasing to
As he said, we note: “Let not' add to the high school athletic
your heart be troubled ... In field.
my Father s house are many man
sions ... I go to prepare a place W. 8. EATON PASSES—
W. S. Eaton, a former resident
for you . . . that where I am,
of Ashland, died recently at his
there ye may be also.”
He is sur
Rev. MacDonnel closed his ad home in Red Bluff
dress with the following verses, vived by his wife and four child
ren, also by a sister and brothers
by John Ellerton:
in Medford.
Now the laborer's task is o’er:
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Now the battle day is past:
QUITS POST—
Now upon the farther shore
Charles Lathrop, who has been
SEVERAL HAVE HATS
"Earth to earth, and dust to dust”
LN RING
Calmly now the words we say.
In case Frank J. Van Dyke, who
Left behind, we wait in trust
is now in the armed force, and
For the resurrection day.
Father, in Thy Gracious keeping cannot get leave of absence to
serve his term in the state legis
Leave we now Thy servant
lative. it will be up to the county
sleeping.
court
to appoint some one to fill
Special music featured the ser
vices which included a violin solo the position, if declared vacant.
by Harlalee Wilson
and
three Since the legislative pay was in
selections by the Ashland Choral creased. it is reported that sev
Sextette:
Mrs. C. M. Litwiller, eral are in the field to serve the
Mrs. C. C. Dunham, Miss Florence county at Salem.
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Allen. Mrs. C. E. Corry. Mrs. Alice
“What are you doing these days,
Willits and Mrs. L. A. Merriman
Ole?"
-with Mrs Cay. Hufman as accom
"I bane a snake in a road
panist.
house?”
Closing ceremonies were by the
“What’s that?”
Exalted Ruler and Chaplain. The
"A viper.”
singing of "Auld Lang Syne" was
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the final number on the program. 1
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ford or that tansportation facili-1
ties are not adequate to carry all
who wish to spend a day or an
evening in Ashland. The region
al Supervisor expressed the hope1
that some arrangements may ul
timately be made whereby trans
portation facilities can be extend
ed to meet the greater and grow-
ing need.
Mrs. Alcroft showed great in-
Junior
Hostess
terest in
the
League and stated that she hopes
when she returnst next, to meet
with and speak to the members
of the league
The region represented by Mrs.
Alcroft Is the West Coast Region
of the United Service Organiza
embracing
tion.
the
territory
Washington, Oregon, and Califor-
nia.
THIS AND THAT
(By Old Timer)
To the Editor;
In order "to
pass
the time
away", the city firemen might be
delegated to renovate dingy street
signs.
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Judging from the clatter eman
ating from the
Espee
freight
yards, we have a faint suspicion
that some switchmen are endeav
oring to qualify for induction in
the U.S. Tank Corps.
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Two large baskets of exquisite
“mums" have been donated the
Ashland USO by the Elks Club.
This floral offering now ditrfri-
Itutcd in vases through the rooms
of the USO club houses are re
visitors
and
regular
minding
workers of the mindfulness of The
Elks of U. 8. service men.
A new interest has been added
to Saturday evening entertain
ment of the USO club house.
Visiting service men Saturday
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BUY U. $. DEFENSE BONDS AND STAMPS
Dors are being trained for war
defense
duty
Ashland
could
furnish a quota of curs which the
sanguinary butcher would view
with disgust.
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The legislative axe should he
used on that cumbersome title
.’Southern Oregon College of Edu-
cation", and the rightful name,
Ashland College, substituted.
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When the scheduled
"bowl”
games wind up, the pigskin glad
iators should voluntarily offer to
do their part in kicking the Japs
out of the Solomons.
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Uncle Zeke says he can remem
ber way back when
the only
"ism" folks worried about was
rheumatism.
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There is no danger of the aver
age editor being limited to an an
nual income of $25,000.
V V V
Horrors! The WPB has ordered
men's shirttails shortened.
/
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Moses wa? the greatest reporter
that ever lived. He told the story
of Creation in 500 words.
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Bicycle riders continue to use
the sidewalks.
How come!
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Wise merchants do their Christ
mas advertising early.
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Windy Wilkie is on the rampage
again.
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How’s your coffee holding out?