Thursday, January 21. 1943 SOUTHERN OREGON MINER Page 2 Urgent Need for More Nurses in Army Services Southern Oregon Miner Published Every Thum at 167 Bast Main Street ASHLAND. OREGON * SUBSCRIPTION RATES Entered as second olaaa matter February' 16. 1933, at the poatoffice at Ashland, Oregon, under the act af March 3. 1879 (In Advance) SIX MONTHS ONE YEAR $1 50 $2 00 (Mailed Any where in the United States) A TELEPHONE 8561 •THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE WOMEN: HEADLINE MAKERS Women were headline-makers in 1942. It was their year in a big way. They whisked tradition aside to join the United States Army, as members of the Women’s Army Auxuliary Corps, The first women ever to be sworn in as officers of the Navy raised their right hand and became Waves. Women fliers joined up as Wafs. The Coast Guard, not to be left behind, hustled in at the last moment with its Spars, In homes all over the land, women dropped dust­ pan and mop to pick up the welder’s torch. For the first time in history, they were employed in shipyards. They turned from baking pies to making tanks and planes and guns. They left dishes in the sink to go on duty as air­ plane spotters, air-raid wardens, and first aid work­ ers. They turned their hand to a thousand and two things they had never even dreamed of in 1941. The year 1943 will require of women even greater service. Thousands in uniforms will take over the jobs of men. Thousands now in the home will go into the factory. Thousands still in the home will scrape along without many things they now have. What­ ever the demand, women as well as men of America are prepared to face it.—Christian Science Monitor. ★ ★ ★ Mrs. Kimball and Mrs. Worthing­ ton. dressed soberly und wearing their best black gloves, walked along the stony country road buck j toward Sophia Hardy's farm, to pay their visit of condolence "How do you reckon she'll be bearing up?” Mrs. Kimball asked Mrs Worthington Both ladies wore their most solemn, funereal expres- ; sions. ”A mighty severe blow." Mrs. Worthington said. "Mighty severe. To lose your only son, the mainstay of your declining years. And such [ a dreadful death, too—to go down with a ship. Mercy!.” "The first of our boys from Hand County to go, too." Mrs Kimball said, mournfully. "1 wouldn't blume Sophia Hardy for feeling right bit- ter.” They stood on the simple stone doorstep, with downcast eyes, getting them­ selves into the proper commiserative mood. "Come in!” The voice was brisk and cordial. They looked up in surprise. Sophia herself had come to the door. As they followed her into the parlor they exchanged glances, with eye­ brows lifted. Sophia was not even in mourning. The parlor shades were not even drawn. "It's nice of you to come." Sophia said. “Do sit down.” "We came,” Mrs. Kimball said almost reprovingly, "to tell you that WAGE BOOST— our hearts are bleeding for you in your great loss.” MEDFORD Medford city em­ "We know how lonely you must be out here.” Mr». Worthington said. ploye« have been granted a 10 "With nothing to take your mind of? per cent increase in wages, ef- . . . of? . . .” She sniffed and fective January 1. It was the reached in her purse for a hand­ first general raise for city w< kerchief "Oh. I keep busy,” Sophia said. ers in six years. —---- •--------- ’T’ve just finished applying for the Government insurance on Tom’» TAKES NEW JOB— life.” The visiting ladies could not re- W, E. Partelt, manager at sist a shocked glance at one i an- city electric warehouse for other. "I want to get it right away.” So- years, has resigned and starting phia said. "So I can put it into War January 25, will become payroll Bonds. My boy hasn’t finished fight­ clerk at the Bear Creek Orchards, ing yet, not by a long shot.” near Medford The ladies were so occupied with • fueling horrified, so titillated by this callous behaviour in a bereaved CATHOLIC CHURCH Sixth and C Streets mother—that neither of them no­ ticed Sophia's hands. Under the Mass Sunday morning folds of her clean print dress, o’clock, Sunday School after against the seat of her chair, they Mass conducted by the ladies were tightly clenched. (Story from an actual report in of the church. Rev W J. Meagh­ the files of the Treasury Depart­ er. Pastor. Phone Medford 320« ment.) SILVER BULLETS “Save and serve for victory!’’—that is the battle cry in plants and factories all over the country today. Industry is not only concentrating on turning out the weapons of war but is also waging an all-out effort to promote the sale of War Bonds. Already more than 80 per cent of the 8,000 firmsj representing the membership of the National Asso- ciation of Manufacturers have payroll savings plans • in operation. The majority of officers and employees, • • • have invested heavily and are now being asked to in­ Carry on for mothers like Sophia. IN KO.MBIXG SQUAD— till it hurts. vest as much more than 10 per cent of their incomes Buy War Bonds WILL ROGERS FEU), Okla , V. S. 1 rtatary ütfartmt»! Jan 20. 1943 Private Arden R. as they possibly can. Hall, formerly of Box 204, Ash­ We all have to do our part in winning this war. y land, Oregon, is one of the sold­ Hoarding money keeps weapons from our fighting iers stationed at thia Army Air men. Our efforts to arm them must know no waste, Force bombardment base. Private Hall Is assigned to a no squandering of assets. In this struggle the idle Bombardment Squadron here as dollar is like a soldier asleep in the post. a merchanic He is lhe eon of A War Bond is an investment for the future. Ten /ledAie George A. Hall. Box 204, Ash- land, Oregon. * per cent of a yearly income is a small loan to the “All right. Bessie,” said the boss i Before entering the Army Pri­ maintenance of our glorious traditions and to our ef­ of the little factory which was mak­ vate Hall was employed by the jackets for soldiers. "Did you fort to see that these traditions and our American ing want to see me about something?” Southern Oregon Sales Co., Med- way of life shall continue. Our contribution toward The thin middle-aged woman stood ford, Oregon. up from the chair in the outer of­ such a cause transcends obligation and sacrifice. It fice and looked earnestly at the boss is not only our duty to respond to our nation’s cry with her huge, grave gray eyes “It’s about this ten percent in time of need it is also our privilege—a privilege to pledge, ” she began "Oh, that’s all right, Bessie.” the share in the attainment of the victory to which we boss said. “I'd been meaning to are pledged. speak to you about that. We don't , expect you to i Winning this war is going to take the mightiest pledge ten per­ effort America has ever made—in men, in materials, cent of your pay i for War Bonds and in money! Every dime is a silver bullet, every like the others are dollar the wings of our planes, to be turned against doing. We know you have a hard the foe. time making ends ★ ★ ★ I It s strange how many people are confused on the subject of their own duties and perfectly clear on the subject of other people’s duties. ★ ★ ★ It is surprising how much the Church is able to get done in some communities on the leftover time and small change with which it has to work . . ★ ★ ★ Blessed is the man who keeps he walk shoveled off in front of his own house. ★ ★ ★ I would give up all my fame and all my art if there were one woman who care whether or not I came home late for dinner.—Turgenev. meet since Jake died. Eleven kids, isn’t it? That’s | quite a lot of mouths to feed. Let's see, you make $25 50 a week includ­ ing overtime, don't you?” "Yes, sir, but . . The boss smiled. "Don't give it another thought. Bessie. You’ve got your hands full now. Uncle Sam knows you haven’t got a penny to spare. Don't let it I worry you. We understand.” The boss turned to go back his private office. "But what I wanted to say . . .” Bessie raised her voice the boss looked around. "I wanted to say, would a dollar a week be too little? You see, after we _ get the living expenses paid, there's just about a dollar a week left. Would they be willing to accept a dollar a week?” “They'd be more than willing.” the boss said quietly. "They'd be proud.” Bessie looked relieved. "All we have to do is scrimp a little,” she said. "I’d feel just ter­ rible if we couldn’t give something.” Back in the boss’ office a repre­ sentative of the Treasury Depart­ ment was waiting. The boss shut the door and sat down. ’T’ve just seen the greatest single sacrifice I know of,” the boss said. "Listen, if you want to hear what American women are made of . . .’’ (Story from an actual report in the files of the Treasury Depart­ ment.) • • • Are you making a sacrifice? Are you buying War Bonds, People’s Bonds? Join a payroll savings plan it your office or factory. I Sugar stamp No. It becomes valid February 1, und will be good for three ( hxiix I h of augur until March 15 Sugar rtamp No 10. which 1« valid for three pounds during h laimilar parted, expires night January 31 Oregon I n iltvitined to play a vital role in an intensive nation­ wide program for the procure­ ment of Mtudent and graduate nuraea for service with the Army N um Corps, according to Mis. Sally C. Kerby-Miller, enrollment I'KK-FI.IGHT GRADUATE secretary for Oregon The need for more army nurses George T. Langford, 430 Holly ia urgent and must be met If our afreet, Aahlund, wua one of ihr sick and wounded fighting men are to have proper nuxiical care 26 grad tin tea thia week from the and attention. Mrs. Kerby-Miller : San Antonio Aviution Cadet Cen­ said In announcing Oregon's ¡ ter and sent to primary training large enrollment quota, .«he said fields that every effort ** being made to acquaint all student and gra­ duate nurses In the state with A gusollne tnuis|H>rt ruck the work of the nurse corps and the opportunities which it offers over-turned, dumping 15,000 gal­ t Wash. I them to apply their training and lona on a Waitsburg city street Hill ration-ridden re- skill to the war effort. Qualification.« for enrollment In sldeiits didn't cry over the spilled They carried off 200 the corps require that applicants gasoline. must have had nursing training, gallons In oi cans, bucket mid tubs between 21 and 40 y- irs of age, and be able to meet army GOAT ( ART is HANDY— physical requirements. All accepted applicanti will be Gas rationing doesn't preven' commissioned as second lieuten­ ants in the corps and will be eii- Mrs Fannie I*urker, 77. of Sidell, gible for duty with the army III , from making her usuul tripe around town She rille» in u curt both at home ami abroad pulled by her nephew'» tenni of In stressing the need for more army nurses, Mrs Kerby MMIer goats. urged all qualified women to write or visit the Red Cross headquarters, 1506 S W. Alder street Portland, now, for com- píete information and application forni« O»t a bottla of Kruarhon Halt« tonight FRED MILTENBERGER Publisher * • Subscribe for The Miner today NUGAK STAMPS— U. J. Trttiary Dtfartmtnl WHEN IT CCMES ! M lini trouille l otnn, to khi —unii It wlll, in «ouïr forni —«HS* thut II 1« liKhtrnrd hy .4 thr Imirfit« uf u«l«>|iiutr lu- «il rimer. LH h « lie your insurance coti li «rio rs. 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