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ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY,
MARCH 18, 1943
NUMBER 8
DO YOUR PART FOR THE RED CROSS!
THIS AND THAT
TALENT NEWS
BELLVIEW NEWS
(By OLD TIMER)
Mr. and Mrs Grady Conner of
T<> the Editor:
The Upper Valley Community
Ashland were business calléis here
Club held their regular meeting at
1'i-obably after a few more in
'1 ui-sday evening
the Grange Hall Wed March 10.
spections anil reports to govern
i.i© Talent Extension Unit met
Owing to the small crowd the
ment otficlals, th© go ahead sig in Ute City Hall Wednesday at
Now that the Old Oregon Trail
election of officers was postponed
nal will be given for re-furnishing i ):30. The topic for discussion was
Centennial
Year has been ushered
until
the
April
meeting
Mrs
F.
E
and otherwise Improving th© USO • Meat Alternates." A covered dish
Engle and Mrs. Styles were hos in and the name of Oregon is on
building.
luncheon was served at noon to a
everyone’s lips, the question arises
tesses.
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large group
Where did Oregon get its name?
Mrs.
Chas.
Scott
was
a
business
Governor Thomas E. Dewey, who
Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton and
That is a question which historians
visi op in Medford last week.
made a campaign pledge to "clean baby of Portland spent several
Gene Brantley, who was severely have been trying to answer for
the cob-webs’* out of stale depart days last week visiting relatives
burned several days ago by the years, but without success.
mental affairs, got out his pruning in Talent.
In 1765, Major Robert Rogers
explosion of gas, is improving.
shears the other day to cut red
Mrs. Bernice Anderson anti son
Mrs. Claude Kessler left last used the name "Ouragon” in de
tape having found it so coiled Albert accompanied by Mrs. Her
Saturday by bua for a two-weeks scribing, the district west of the
around a 70-ceiit purchase of 12 man Sommers of Wagner Creek
vacation with relatives in Calif- Great Lakes. In 1772, he used it
three ounce bottles of mucilage made a trip to Orvile, Calif. Sat
again, spelling it “Ourigon.” The
omia.
that it took 29 employees and 18 urday to visit Mrs. Anderson's
Wayne Pickens and Derrel Me present spelling was first used In
cents jKistagc to get the order mother, Mrs Ella Abbott and oth
Coy had a narrow escape last Wed- print in 1778 by Jonathan Carver
from New York City t<e Ila Albany er relatives Mis Sommers visited
nesday when the tack tire of Derr- in his book, "Travels through the
destination. Ai the result, Dewey her daughter ami son-in-law, Mr.
el's motorcycle blew out as they interior parts of Nor.h America.”
ordered a "thorough investigation” j an<l Mis. Glen Abbott and their
were going up Green Spring Moun He said that he first heard the
to abolish "any o.hcr similar non daughter Betty
tain. Both boys received slight word in 1766 from Indians living
sense" for a simpler requisition
Mia C. E Miller and daughter
on the headquarters of the Miss-
wounds.
practice.
Darien© are jmtients at the Com
Mrs. John Kessler of San Diego issippi, and connected it with the
munity Hospital in Ashland.
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arrived Friday for a visit w h her I Great river of the West which
Nt Patrick is credited with hav-1 Mr. und Mrs. Ray Hamilton and
parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. BeU. • Mowed into the Pacific Ocean. He
Ing driven the snakes out of Ire daughter, who have been living in
Harry Faimer left Monday throws no further light on its der-
land Would that the good old 1 Nut land, returned to Talrnt to
morning for Prospect where he is ivation
saint were in tile flesh to render visit with their parents, Mr. and
John E. Rees claims that it ori-
employed in a saw mill.
a inerltorius service at the nation Mrs. Sam Hamilton and Mr and
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Holman have ginated in the Shoshoni language,
al capi al- to "shiMi” out the chis- Mrs. Fred Combs
sold their ranch to Mr. and Mrs. was passed on to the Sou lx tribe
leis, racketeers, profiteers and sun
Mrs. Roy Umuh and daughter
Ramsey of the Ramsey Jewelry and emerged, through various
dry humbugs.
and Mis. Don Hun^ie and baby
Store who will take possession in Indian, French and Spanish inter
cf
Prospect
were
calling
on
friends
about a month Mr. and Mrs. Hol pretations, into its present spel
1 1 '1
VITAMIN'S—To keep American doughboys in the Southwest Pa-
Miners are demanding n two dol- un<l relatives in 'I aletit Sat unlay,
man have bought the Briscoe home ling and pronunciation.
ifie healthy with vitamins, the American Red Cross has made
G.
The word “Oregon” might well
on Weightiryui St. n Ashland.
lar a day wage Inciwse. based on
'2 A
A Thompson,
“ “ world
"-*** traveler special arrangements for the bottling and shipping of pure fruit
dices into the war zone. Examining one of the shipments are
Mrs Cliff Hazelwood and Mrs. have been lost in the mist of for
increased living costs When they and lecturer, spoke ut the City
Xugust Kiette, American Red Cross warehouse manager in Aus-
Allen Becker were business visitors getfulness had not William Cullen
iceently si aged a 25 day strike, Hall. Sunday night.
ralia. and Albert A. Scott. Red Cross supply and purchasing officer
Bryant the youthful poet, rescued
in Medford last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs Carl Chris* and
evidently the high cost uf ksUing
Mrs. Fannie Boe returned home it from oblivion in his immortal
was not taken into consldenaiion family, who have been living in the
Saturday from a two weeks visit , Thana topsis, written in 1812 and
Maxwell projierty, moved to Can INI
UliUoI^lN BUSY WEEK END
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with her sister, Mrs. F. E. Weaver ; published in 1817, in which he re
cade
Gorge
temporarily
to
be
near
in this war, aaya an observer,
I). A. R. CANDIDATE ; AT ASHLAND USO in
Eugene.
fers to the mysterious River of the
About 100 service men visited
Italy isn't worth a lick. But in the Mr. Chrirs' work while he is em
Mrs.
J.
Z.
Walker
and
daughter
West in the well-known oft-quoted
Ertene
Norberg,
member
of
the
ployed
at
Prospect.
the Ashland USO Saturday after
Judgment of Uncle Zeke that does-
Carl Slack, son of Mrs. Jessie AHS Honor Society and popular noon and evening, Twenty men Mrs. Marvin Poyer and little llne: "Where rolls the Oregon and
n't mean she shouldn't get her
I jcwim and Leonard Reed, son of Girls League president was chosen cookeil and ate a ham burg supper grand daughter Yola Walker left hears no sound save his own dash-
licking
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heed of Phoenix as the senior girl who will receive assis ed by junior hosteses Carolyn this week for a few days visit with ln8s ”
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Mr and Mrs. David Walker and
The name Oregon will be for-
Rose and Mary Page.
Jim Farley, who is aomewhat of left Monday for Portland to be in the D. A. R award this year
This award is based on dependa
During intermission in the eve Mr and Mrs. John Walker and ever shrouded in mystery, but it
a prophet says the war will end In ducted into the army.
families of Seattle.
stands alone, inscrutable, colorful
1943
Mr. and Mrs L Colwell of Sac bility, service, leadership, and pa ning dancing Sgt. Tom London, a
Sgt. and Mrs. John Barger have 821(1 alluring. It breathes of ro-
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ramento, Calif are visiting Mrs triotism. Th© cun test is sponsored well known radio tenor sang sole®
"Ground operations” in Tunisia Onwell's parents. Mr and Mrs. by the Imughtera of the American accompanied at the piano by Pfc returned to their home in Seattle mance, courage and adventure, an
and Russia are in striking con George Newbln. Mr. Colwell is in Revolution.
Harry Remme. Both men are now after spending ten days with Mrs inspiration to the writer, the poet
trast
Three girls. Erlene Norberg, stationed at Camp White, the 20th Barger's parent, Mr. and Mrs and the artiat. TTiere is no other
the army.
Earl Hoadley.
i Oregon.
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Mr. and Mrs. George Clark and Phyllis Cuton and Dorothy Morris field hospital. Sgt. William Schur-
La
Vern
Marsh
left
this
week
Ed- Note- This is one in a series
Spading a Victory Garden is as children who have been living at were chosen by the senior class r schmidt well known at the Ashland
for Portland where be will be in- of stories commmorating the Old
good as several rounds << g< If
Burns the imst winter arrived in from a list of all senior girls. The club, acted as master of ceremon
ducted into the army.
Oregon Trail Centennial
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Talent Sunday evening. Mr. Clark faculty then picked the most out ies for the intermission entertain
Mrs. Knox, who has been ser-
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NEED ROOMS FOB BOIJMERN la just recovering from pneumonia. standing.
ment.
iously
ill
at
the
home
of
her
USO
PROGRAM
STUDIED
Sunday was also a day of .music.
M ms Frances D". Id«, (Mractor «4
From the girls chosen in high
George Yorkel of Bellview *an
daughter, Mrs E. A' Lee, is re- ’ The Ashland USO Program
the Ashland UBO, has urged all ranaacting business In Tulent schools in Oregon, one will be se A group of singers including a
ported to be improving.
Committee met during ihe week
who have rooms available for Monday afternoon.
lected as Oregon representative to sailor bas.v and an army tenor sang
Word was received las- week to study the program now being
numbers
ranging
from
"The
Sol
week-end rent to soldiers, to list
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make the pilgrimage trip to Cin
diers' Chorus” to "Old Black Joe”, by relatives that Ernest Rogers is offered at the clubhouse and to
the rooms al the USO. Report <rf
cinnati, Ohio.
not
omitting state and college ill in a hospital in Idaho. The Rog consider other features. Dr. Clyde
desk hostesses on duty at the AT THE CHURCHES
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ers are former residents of Bell Dunham reported on proposed out
uao Saturday afternoon and eve- FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
Buy your Memorials now for . songs requested by f*tose present. view.
door activities including those al
.The
Sunday
evening
sing-song
ning show that 75 or more men
SCIENTIST
Decoration Day.
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ready started, such as badminton,
was
under
the
leadership
of
Cay
tried and failed to find a room , Pioneer Ave., South
(Mrs.) M. T. Burns-on the Plaza.
GOLF EQUIPMENT NEEDED
horseshoes, croquet, and table
Huffman.
for the night in Ashland
Sunday morning service at 11
AT ASHLAND USO
tennis. New equipment is now
More than 100 men and junior
Mias Dodds states that
o'clock. Subject: ' Matter." Sunday
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Miss Frances E. Dodds, direc available for softball and archery
hostesses partook of the buffet
about ten homes have listed avail- School at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday
supper and coffee during the eve tor of the Ashland USO, an Future plans include tournaments
able rooms, and theae rooms are evening meeting, which includes > Sixth and C Streets
taken by early Saturday after- testimonies of Christian Science Mass Sunday morning a 9 o'clock. ning. Mrs Ann Kroeger and Mrs nounces receipt of a miniature for table tennis, badminton, tennis
' Sunday School after Mass con- Mild re r Schultz assisted wth the golf set donated by Miss Virginia and archery. Instruction will be
noon.
healing, is held at 8 o'clock.
Whittle to the local clubhouse. given on Sundays from 3 to 4 p. m.
| ducted by the ladies of the church. serving.
Approximately 85 aoldlera came
Reading Room open daily from
This game will be set up on the
Suggestions were made regard
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into the USO for the Sunday buf 2 to 5 p. m. except Sundays and Rev. W, J. Meagher, Pastor.
lawn adjoining the clubhouse.
ing programs for week nights,
fet supper or for coffee in the Holidays. The public is cordially ITHine Medford 3208.
LININGERS SELL
Mias Dodds states that the vis- such as square dancing. Bingo
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evening last week-end. Doughnuts invited to attend these services,
ting soldiers will need more golf nights (with prizes offered), quiz
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH LOCAL STORE
were served, made by the Lithia und to use the Reading Room.
Baker, and were approvingly men
Dulien's, who own a large hard balls and putters to insure equip programs varied small games for
I Corner No. Main and Laurel Sts.
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tioned by all soldiers partaking FREE METHODIST CHURCH
Dr. George W. Bruce, Minister ; ware store in Medfod, purchased ment always available for those small groups, and the possibility
the hardware and implement busi who would engage in the sport j for short acts during dancing in-
hospitality at the USO.
9:45- Sunday Church School.
East Main St, at Seventh
Anyone who can contribute either termission.
ness
of M. C. Lininger and Son.
11:00-
Morning
Worship.
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Charles E. Brown, Pastor
balls or putters may leave the
Members of the program com-
A
short
while
age
Earl
and
Ray
Subject
—
"Women
Who
Lament
A tiny tot tn the nursery at the
Sunday School, 9:46 a. m.
material at the clubhouse where mittee present were Mrs. Hal Me
mond
Linnger
sold
the
Independ
ed
Him
”
,
one
of
a
series
of
ser
Henry Newton home upon hearing" Morning Worship. 11:00 a m.
it will serve a need that will grow Nair. Mrs. I. F. Andres, Mrs. T. J.
the siren practice Wednesday noon
Young People's and Junior mons on the theme, "Those Who ent Truck Line to Wm. Kerr
with the coming of spring days. j Norby, Mrs Will Dodge. Miss
i Were there when They Crucified;
The
Lininger
firm
will
devote
all
li.vjied, "The wissels are bowen to Missionary Society at 6:30 p. ni.
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Dorothy Burkett (Junior hostess
its
time
to
the
sand
and
gravel
my
Lord.
”
flten the Japs away.”
Evangelistic Service. 7:30 p. m.
Miss Jean Frideger. who attends representative), Dr C. C. Dunham,
business
being
under
contract
to
6:15-
Methodist
Youth
meetings.
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Mid-week prayer meeting, at
the state highway depar mentfor the University of Oregon is visit and Miss Frances Dodds, director
Fellowship hour.
Horn to Mr. and Mrs. Itay Bar- ut 7:30 p. m. Wednesday.
a large order of crushed rock to ing in Ashland during vacation, i of the Ashland USO.
7
:30
—
Evening
Service.
ker on March 9, a daughter
Song and Hymn practice, Fri
be used in Eastern and Central
Chaplain
Roy
H.
Boldt
of
the
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day at 7:30 p. m
Bom to Mr. and Mrs Harold | Come and worship with iis in First Medical Regiment of Camp Oregon this year.
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White, with 40 of his men will give
Willis on March 11 a daughter.
the beauty of Holiness.
NEW
TEXTBOOK
OX
SPEECH
a
program
of
music,
dgan,
accord-1
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ian solos, quartet. Chaplain Boldt WHITTEN BY MEN AT OSC
Bom to Mr. and Mrs. Richard
CHURCH OF CHRIST
will give the message on the
A new textbook on public speak
Crease on March 12, a daughter
Second and B St.
Ject, “Desperate Characters ''
ing written by Dr. Earl W. Wells
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Earl F. Downing, Minister
Thurs. 7:30- Bible Study and and Paul X. Knoll, members of the
Mrs. A. O. McGee has the flu.
9:45- Bible School
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speech department at Oregon State
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11:00 a. m. - Morning Service.
NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH
College is published by the Ronald
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6:45- Christian Endeavor and
NEVER BEFORE HAS THE
CONGREGATIONAL
Press company of New York en
Buy your Memorials now for
Second Front.
AMERICAN
RED CROSS CON
titled “The Extempore Speech.”
Decoration Day.
717 Siskiyou Boulevard
7:45- Evening Service.
FRONTED
SUCH
STRENUOUS
The
book
is
aimed
at
assisting
(Mrs.) M. T. Burns-on the Plaza.
Clarence F. McCall, Minister
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!
students
or
others
In
acquiring
CHURCH
OF
THE
BRETHREN
CONDITIONS.
9:45 a m. Bible School, with
■X
r
proficiency in this type of public
Ward E. Pratt, Minister
Mrs. Glen Prescott, Supt.
GERALD GUNTER
.speech
most frequently used in
Ast
land
and
Medford
11:00- Worship Service
and Companion
NEVER BEFORE HAS YOUR
college
and afterward. The book
10:00
a.
m.
-Church
School.
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Are Invited to Be Guests of the
was
recently
reviewed
in
the
Theme-
“
Our
Lord's
Intcrces-
LOYAL
SUPPORT BEEN MORE
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
SOUTHERN OREGON MINER
Quarterly
Journal
of
Speech,
where
sory
Prayer."
CHURCH
to see
GREATLY NEEDED
| it was highly praised as "a good
11:00 a. in. • Worship Service
at the VARSITY THEATRE
North Main at Helman
usable
text
very
well
suited
for
a
Worship Message- •God, Suf- Rev. Howard G. Eddy, Minister
(Friday and Saturday)
beginning course in public speak
M.
LET US HELP THE LOCAL
fering with Man."
“GREAT GILDEHNLEEVE”
9:45- Bible School for all ages
ing."
Story
message
for
children
CHAPTER
EXCEED ITS GOAL.
and
11:00- Morning Worship and
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Evening service in Medford at Junior Church.
“MRS. WIGGS OF THE
You will want to hear Chaplain
the M Russell home on 803 Ri-
CABBAGE PATCH”
7:30- Evening Service
Ro.v H. Boldt and his chorus of
verside. Theme- “The Lord'a Sup- Wed., 7:30- Midweek meeting.
or
soldiers at the Methodist Church at
per.”
(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
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Pre-Easter Lenten
Services: TRINITY EPI8COPAL CHURCH 7:30 next Sunday evening. The mu
“BAMBI”
“Home of Better Jewelry”
Wednesday evenings in the local Rev. A. N. MacDonnell, Vicar sic will consist of organ, chorus,
Sweden
burg
Building
Ashland, Oregon
solos
duets,
accordion,
and
the
Please call at the Miner Offici Church; Thursday evenings In
0:30- Church School
Chaplain
will
speak
on
the
sub
Medford
at
M.
Russell
home.
for Your Guest Tickets
11:00 Sermpn
ject ” Desjierate Characters.”
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