TALENT NEWS
thin ani > that
(By OLD TIMER)
'rite O. D. O. Club met Thurs­
To me Editor:
day
at an al I-day meeting al the
Hotnr ao-t'*«ll* d pat king »itlj*» in
thia burg ure sadly in nssd of » lx,me if Mrs. Ben Clark. The day
was spent quilting a quilt. A cuv-l
manicure,
•red uum luncheon was served ai
1 f 1
noon. Those attending were Mrs
YcMtrnlay w«* the tenth anni­ Lydia Gardner, Kvelyn Bell, Edna
versary <X 3.3 per cent beer’s leg­ houiridge, Edyih Hayman, Bertha]
islation April 7. 1933
Hayman, Mabel Penland, Grace
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Garbrein, Blanch Robinson. Belle
••Community Eyesores" would lavender, Etlsei Laey, Myrtle Wil­
furnish an interesting theme for burns, Mis. Lou King and the
consideration by our service cluix husleas, Mrs. Anna Clark.
M il ¡Lolly Rush, a former resi­
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General Eisenhower promisee] dent of Talent, p‘i my1 awuy ul
that the Nazis in Tunlsiu will be toe home of her »on, Floyd, in
backed Into the sea. And sooner 1 or I land uls I week Funeral ssrv-]
I tens were iicld in Grants Pass
the tret ter, says Uncle Zeke.
Mr. and Mrs. Rush owned prop
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erty hue lor years and lived here
Hegins to look as though the
ul the lime of Mr. Kush’s pass-;
Japs have established a secret na­
ing away iwo years ago.
val baa«' for their fleet at the
Mrs. ia>uisa Coinbest moved Into
bottom of the ocean.
the apartment in the Steams
That lad with t»e whitewash Building, lonverly ths Tryon Mer­
brush shouldn’t mark "stalls’' for cantile
Mr. and Mrs. W. M Maxwell
autos ctoer up to crosswalks. Buch
of the North l'hoemx area were
a procedure is a menace to public
business cal'ers here Wednesday
safety.
evening.
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Mrs. Hany Whitehead returned
Major wars of the United to her home Wednesday from the
Blates have always begun in Hospital in Ashland.
April. The llevoiutlonary War.
A number of people <>t Talrnt
April ID. 1775; Mexican. April 24, attend«! the funeral of Mrs.
1843; Civil War. April IS. 1861; Maurice McShane, wiki died at hei
Npantah-American, April 21, 1898. home in Grants Bass bumlay
and World War No. 1, April 8, morning. Mrs. McShane was for­
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merly Goldie Frfxier, who resided
near Talent mtsny years.
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Ed Robison is having a new
Hiller probably wishes he had
stuck to his old job of jiaper- Irani erected on nix isncli on Wag­
ner Creek near Talent.
hanging.
Mrs. Raymond Clark and baby
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Bickering and fault finding are of Ashland »pent Wednesday aft-
not conducive to winning the war. crnion w)lL Mr .and Mis. Ben
tM&ra.
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nlr Cwrey or Anderton Creek
Roosevelt has a belligerent Con­ hail tne misfortune to have the
gress on his hands.
end of nix finger bitten otf by a
coon he was taking out of a trap.
Wonder where Mussolini is hld- The <xjon had previously gotten
into nls flock of ut'cks and getsse.
ing’
killing or.e of each
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Th«* 'unlor cliss presented the
I play,
Murder Mansion," in a
three-act comedy Friday night
' which wus W'-!l attended. Those
ir. the cast were Julia Klimek,
Hemisphere cultural sympathy
Sharon Vanderval. Ruth i*urdue,
and
economic solidarity
were
Cecil Merlin, Dorothy Schuler.
stressed in the Institute of Inter­
Aletlia Birdsall. Bill Williams.
American Relations, Just closed on
Jenny Stevens, » voruie Keith and
the campus of the University of
Monty Montgomery. Mrs Mar-
Oregon
1 jorie Vo'uiw directed the produc­
Visiting s|M<«kers were Dr Ken­
tion. The high school orchestra
neth A Duncan, professor of eco­
played tietween the acta.
nomics at Pomona College and a
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S|>ecialiat in Latin-American af­
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fairs, and Dr. Carlos Garcia-
OUR DEMOCRACY
by Mat
LETS DAM THE SPENDING STREAM
running wilc TCA n be a raging torment ­
can DESTROY EVEEYTMfNG IN ITS PATH, WHIN
YOU BUILD A DAM THE WATER IS MADE HARMLESS
AND YOU HAVE STORED POWER FOR FUTURE USE.
W ater ,
BUSY WEEK-END
AT ASHLAND USO
Sunday evening visiting soldiers
at the Ashland USO viewed ex­
hibits of piooeer rei.es on display
Ewing Young of Tennessee be­
in the main hall. These exhibit»
came
the first cattle king of the
were loaned by persons of the
community descended from pio­ Oregon Country. While on a trap­
ping expedition to California, he
neers of the region
met Hall J. Kelly, who inoculated
Mrs. 0. Winter and Mrs Mabel
turn with the Oregon fever. Young
Russell Lowther loaned family
got busy and organized a party,
photographs of early Ashland, a
including Joseph Gale and Webley
paisley shawl, a cape of black
Hauxhurst, who became prominent
lace and black beads Miss Lydia
in Northwest history. In the sum­
McCall provided a lantern that had
mer of 1834, Young's party got
been owned by Lindsay Applegale
under way with 98 head at horse»
and a brass kettle belonging to
and mules. Through circums an-
Loieta Norton Deck. J. L. Grubb
’.Lal evidence, Young and his men
loaned a muzzle loading rifle that
were accused of being horse
was 75 years old and made in Jack-1
thieves by Joee Figueroa, Spanish
sorivllle, Oregon. Clarence Lane
Governor o< California, who sent
showed a case containing pistols,
word to Chat effect to Dr. Mc-
knives, Indian ai rowhearkt, bas-1
toughlin by ship. When Young
<ec», ox shoes, ths first flag raised >
and nls party arrived in the Wil­
m Southern Oregon for a July 4|
lamette Valley they found posters
celebration in 1863. an original
warning the settlers against trad­
flinUsck of 1776. Other exhibitors
ing with them. Though the ac­
were Mrs. Alice Fell, Mrs. E. H.
cusation was proven false, Young
Leonard and Dr. Arthur S. Tay­
was greatly incensed and estab­
lor,
lished a distillery to sh</w his con­
Dr. Arthur 3. Taylor of the tempt for the Hudson’s Bay Com­
Southern Oregon College history
pany. Through the diplomatic ef­
department gave an informal talk
forts of William A. Slacum, a
on "Early-Day Soldiering in Ore­ purser in the U in ted States Navy,
gon." Following this, a menu of
Young was dissuaded from operat­
pioneer food was served buffet- -
ing his whiskey mill In 1837, the
baked br/wn beans, cole slaw and
Williamette Cattle Company was
coffee.
formed at Champoeg, with Young
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as president
He immediately
OSC Will Offer Full
i'erm This Summer
I f
we let our money run wild in the
SPENDING STREAM IT ¿AN BE AS DANGEROUS
AS A TORRENT OF WATER. IF WE BUILD A
STRONG DAM TO HOLD IT BY SETTING ASIDE
OUR EARNINGS IN WAR BONDS.SAVINGS ACCOUNTS,
LIFE INSURANCE—WE HAVE PROTECTION AGAINST
RISING PRICES,-POWER TO FINANCE THE WAR,—
PURCHASING POWER FOR THE FUTURE.
THE FIRST
CATTLE KING
started for California, by boat,
with several companions and gath­
ered 700 head of long-bom Span­
ish cattle and started on the long
drive north. They arrived in the
Williamette Valley in the full with
630 head intact, which were sold
io the settlers for 38.00 a head.
The monopoly of the Hudson's Bay
Company was broken. Young’s
sudden death in 1841 was the in­
direct cause of the formation at
Che Provisional Government two
years later. His dream of vast
herds of Mve stock grazing on the
grass-covered hills of the Oregon
Country was realized in later
years when the live stock indus­
try became one of the greatest re­
sources of the diversified North­
west.
Ed. Note- This is one in a series
of stories con mmo rating the Old
Oregon Trail Centennial,
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LOCAL STUDENTS PLACE
IN SPEECH CONTEST
Harlalee
Wilson
and
Betty
Whittle represented the Ashand
High School at tne speech contest
held on the University of Oregon
campus last week. Harlalee Wil­
son won third place in the extem-
ore speaking contest and also tied
for second in the discussion win­
ners.
Betty Whittle was listed among
the finalists in the contest also.
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USO VICTORY COOKIE
CLUB MET MONDAY
The Victory Cookie Club met at
the USO Monday for the weekly
baking done for the USO. Cookies
baked by this club are contributed
to the USO Those joining in the
work this week were Mrs. Bob
Carter, Mrs. Gerry Gastineau,
Mrs. J. F. Young and her guest,
Mrs. Duffy, and Mrs. Eleanor
Evdokimoff.
A full summer term stressing
wartime training needs as well as
two five and one-half week ses­
sions which will run concurrently
with the longer "fourth quarter”
has been approved for this sum­
mer at Oregon State College, Dr.
M. EK wood Smith, director of the
summer school, has announced.
The full summer quarter from
June 14 to August 27 will be of­
fered as part of the accelerated
CHURCH TO HONOR
program in which high school
OLDER COUPLES
graduates may get a full quar­
The third annual service honor­
Three laws changing driver’s U- ter ahead of the usual fall en­
ing the couples who have been ] ~ense provisions in Oregon and trance and others may shorten
married 50 your» or more la to be two affecting motor vehicle regu­ their time toward graduation. The
held in the Methodist Church »ext lations requested by the State De­ two sessions of five and one-half
Bunday evtsiing. The pastor. Dr. partment are now in effect, hav­ weeks each are designed to meet
G. W. Bruce, says invitation» have ing been signed by the Governor, the needs of teachers and others
been mailed to 28 couple«, and Robert S. FarrelL Jr., Secretary who cannot be in school for the
that he hopes no couples who are : of State, disclosed today.
entire summer. The first is from
married 50 or more year» have
June 14 to July 20, and the sec­
The new laws:
been missed A good program is
ond from July 21 to August 27.
1. Provide that (»arsons 16 to 18
come to the church at 6 o’clock
years of age may obtain restrict- ‘ A full program in engineering
for a "get acquainted" hour, and
will be offered this summer for
ed chauffeur's licenses.
refreshments will tx* served by the
the first time, Dr. Smith ex­
2. Extend current driver’s li­
ladies of the church. In the sanc­
plained. and courses in nearly ail
cense period from June 30 .1943,
tuary at 7:30 will be a program
of the major fields are geared
l*i ada. professor of Spanish-Amer­ METZ STOKE OPENS
to June 30, 1945.
of worship in music and an ad­
toward wartime requirements. In
ican language and literature at the
3. Repeal outright the law re­ addition to engineering, major
DKESS DEPARTMENT
dress by the pastor on the sub­
University of Washington.
quiring examination of applicants work will be given in home eco­
Dr. Duncan outlined the eco­
Today the Metz Store opens an ject, "Life's Golden Rays.” This for renewal of drivers’ licenses. •
nomics, science, secretarial sci­
nomic difficulties the Iatln-Amer­ entirely new line of merchandise. 7:30 period is open to the general
4. Eliminate the need for” an af­
ican world is facing and urged the
Progressive Henry Metz, be- public. The paMor and wife will fidavit of use in registration of ence. industrial arts and industrial
education, and education.
Sup­
full and hearty co-operation of ' coming irked at governmental re- give two awards - one to the cou­
porting courses will be in physical
the United States in working out Mtrictlo:ui on thumb tacks, safety ple having the largest number of farm trucks.
5. Provide a fiat fee of |1 for education, English, economics, his­
permanent stability.
| pins and other no: ions, has relatives present, and one to the
a continuous trip permit to move tory, political science, psychology,
couple
having
the
largest
number
Never in history, the speaker branched out into the field of
an unlicensed vehicle.
business administration and jour­
declared, have relations between dolling up our many lovely girls of grandchildren present.
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nalism
the United States and Latin- and gals in resplendent ready-to-
OK. AND MRS. BRUCE ATTEND
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America been so friendly.
wear. He openz today this new
«INFERENCE IN PORTLAND BOMBERS CARRY EXTRA GAS
None of the countries is pro­ department, consisting of a com­
Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Bruce re­ TANKS ON LONG FLIGHTS
Axis, he declared, even Argentina pile line of dresses for all occa­
turned late Saturday afternoon
Thin-walled aluminum tanks,
Though the Argentine Government sions, millinery, hosiery, slacks,
April 30 has been set as ihe from Portland, where they were riveted and welded at the seams
has not participated in anti-Axis alack suits, etc., for your Ln spec-
dale for the play, The Solitaire attending a conference for Youth to maxe them leak-proof.-are car­
movements, the people are a. rung- I tion.
Man." to be presented by Ashland Leaders. At this conference repre­ ried as extra fuel tanks by our
ly opposed to the Nazis and their
Henry says the new department High sen lot a in the Junior High
sentatives of Methodist Youth bombers on long flights. Accord­
allies The Argentine press Is out­ will feature a sp«>cialized service
gymnasium. Mias Ann Munkres, Groups were present from Idaho, ing to Westinghouse engineers, the
spoken against the Nazis.
at no obligation to the customers. dramatic coach, has announced
Utah. Washington and Oregon, tanks may occupy space where
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Dr. Garcia-Prada, in his ad­
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the following in the cast:
and plans were made for the sum­ bombs are usually carried. The
Mrs. George McCracken and
dresses, pleaded for better cul­
Trllma Warren, Walter Graham, mer institutes for the Intermedi­ extra tanks are drained first, then sons, Pat and Jack, visited ten
tural understanding between thia VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Marilee Erwin, I*at Rawe, John ate Camps and for the Older are dropped from the plane to days at the
J. R McCracken
country and the Latin-American I CONFERENCE TO BE HELD
A Vacation Bible School Train­ McCollum, Harlalee Wilson, Bill Youth Fellowship meetings, all to lighten the K»ad.
home recently.
world to the south.
Green and Phil Wolcott. The set­ be held during
the summer
The institute, like many others big Center will be held in the
ting of the play is an airplane months The Little River Institute
Methodist
Church
of
Ashland
held in various parts of the coun­
flying be: ween France and Eng­ in which the Southern Oregon
try, was held under the auspices Apiil 13 and 14. The purpose of I
land. The cast represents the Methodist Youth will be interest­
uie
school
is
to
give
training
and
of the Nelson Rockefeller commit­
strange assortment of passengers ed is to be held at Fir Point Camp
tee for Ihe promotion of better guidance to those who will have
gathered aboard and the plane near Glendale July 10 to 17. Dr.
BY LEFF
relations between the Americas, responsibilities as teachers and
crew.
Excitement and humor fill Bruce is the chairman of the
interest or the campus was keen, officers in Daily Vacation Bible
the play's three acts.
Board of Commissioners for this
and the seadons were all well- Schools in tjiis Southern Oregon
Staff members are: Student group, and the Rev. Ed Aschen-
territory. Delegatee are expected
attended.
from the Methodist Churches in manager. Phil Wolcott; business brenner of Grants Pass is the
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manager, Betty Whittle; stage dean.
Mis. F. G. Helms left early Ixikcview, Bly. Klamath Falls,
manager, Ken Caton. Other mem­
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Chiloquin,
Grants
Pass,
Wllder-
this week to visit relatives in
bers include Ninon King, Bill SOLDIERS LIKE USO
I»s Angeles, California and North vllle. Gold Hill, Medford and Tal­
ent.
Teacher technique through Wood, Sue Parkinson. Helen Hol­
Two Camp White soldiers as­
Platte, Nebraska
songs, stories, memory work and lingsworth, Keith Haines and Dor­ sumed responsibility for the Satur­
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othy Morris and Alta Brown.
day evenbig cook-your-own dinner
Mm jonnny Fowler of Euyene worship will occupy some of ihe
Ticket prices and curtain time last week-end. Pfc. James C. Wall
is visiting with her mother, Mrs. time of this gathering. Instruc­
tion will be given as to means will be announced later.
of the 80th General Hospital of­
Adell Webb.
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ficiated as chief cook of the ham­
and methods of setting up and
-............. -............ . conducting such schools for chil­ CAROLL CALLED TO ARMY
burgers de luxe. Pfc. Wall comes
Approximately 200 s t u d e n t s from Graham. N. C. Pfc. Theo­
dren in the local communities The
NAM McNAIR
Superintendent of the Cascade have been called to active duty by dore V. Sadkowski of Chicago
and Companion
District, Dr. Silas E. Fairham, the Enlisted Reserve Corps, it was nominated himself chief dishwash­
and the Oregon Conference Direc­ announced this week by Dr. Carl er. He professed to be also a good
Arc Invited to Be Guests of the
tor of Religious Education, Miss K Kossack, armed forces rep­ cook, though since he was one of
SOUTHERN OREGON MINER
a family of 13 he had never had
Pearl Sherlock, will be among the resentative on the campus
to see
Included in the list was Frank ¿roe play in the home kitchen |
leaders
of
this
gathering.
nt the VA UNITY THEATRE
F. Carroll, Ashland, a freshman tn Pfc. Sadkowski. who is with the
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(Friday and Saturday)
JEAN FRIDEGER APPOINTED architecture and allied arts. The 5S5th Engineers’ Battalion, later
‘•FOREST RANGERS”
students will report for duty on made punch for the dancers’ re­
TO COMMITTEE
or
freshment. Both men expressed
Jean Frideger, Ashland, junior April 8.
(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
Marine Pvt. l»t Cla«« M. G. Hoffman, survivor of die U. S. S.
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great enthusiasm for the Ashland
In business administration, has
QUINCY, was a loader on one of her big guns until she was sunk during
“SPRINGTIME IN THE
J. R. McCracken spent the past USO, where, they said, they ‘felt
been appointed to a committee
an engagement with ihe Japs off Savo Inland in the Solomons,
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ROCKIES”
Hoffman is typical of the crew. You are helping Huffman and his
that will try to find a substitute week in Salem on business.
Buy your Memorials now for
buddies when you Imy bond* during the Second War Loan Drive. They
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for the Oregon Federation, and
P’onse call at the Miner Offici
give their lives—You lend your i.toney.
Born to Mr and Mrs. A. R. Decoration Day.
which would use a limited amount
for Your Guest Tickets
(Mrs.)
M.
T.
Burns.-On
the
Plaza.
Boyer en April I, a »on.
of money.
- LETS STORE THE POWER.
NEW DRIVER’S
LICENSE LAWS
INTER-AMERICAN
RELATIONS MEET
HELI) AT U ofO
A. H. S. SENIORS
PRESENT PLAY
AMERICAN HEROES
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