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ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY,
OL. XII
November 4, 1943
THIN and that
(By OLD TI M Ell I
■ > the Editor.
THE TREK ALOHG
SHAKE RIVER
Educational Meet
Allow us to suggest that the M SOCE Set For
liuidatlon of radio ballyhoo by
>c national regulating bodies
November 4 and 5
lould be the fifth freedom.
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Number 41
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Home*
and daughter Clarice of Ashland
spent Monday evening with To.n
Lamb and Mr and Mrs. Roy Es
The emigrants were now in the
tes.
Bannack and Shoshone Indian
Last week’s item about the new country. Ahead lay a long tedious
The Southern Oregon Regional
storage plant shouJd have read journey through a region of sand
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Four years ago German armies Educational Conference and
450 lockers instead of 145.
and sage. The grass was thin and
liiirchrd into Poland By a strlk- Teachers Institute will be held
The community was saddened dry, food supplies low »nd the ani
ng coincidence they are now the Southern Oregon College of
over the trag.c death of Don Hun- mals in bad condition. In that
leaded that way again.
Education Nov. 4 and 5.
gate, 23 years old, who was killed that the women were the bravest
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Guest speakers will be Dr. Bru<
by a falling snag while working trying period it is safe to say
According to Post Office figures R. Baxter, Res dent Bh'iop of th'
in the timber near Prospect Wed of them all, encouraging the men
ic uverage man gets ll2 letters Methodist Chuiih Portland area
nesday morning. Mr. Hungate by their faith, courage, and pa
year. Not if he pays his bills. former president of Wiilsmett-
grew up at Talent and attended tience.
University: ' 1 ■' In is as J
Dr. Whitman, with a few com
the schools here, graduating from
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British people are not bothered of tin- I'
the Talent High in 1939 He and panions, rode ahead, blazing the
ith ballyhoo during radio broad First Lilly of t
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his wife and 21 months old baby way for the wagons. After leaving
casts They |> iv tw<. dollHiH | h : !, strand, 1 .
lived near Prospect. The funeral Fort Hal), the company became
year for a "listeners’ permit” College "Trie AnaW'iS Are
was held at the Litwiller Funeral more or less disorganized, split
which goes toward supporting the the Back of the B> ■
Dr C-’i
Home Saturday. Interment was ting into small groups, some of
broadcasting activities , but not Reid, Extension D ; <rt
fi
made in the Mountain View Ceme the mounted men pushing on a-
one word of advertising is al System of H! h< r Educ ation A
tery. Those attending the funeral ' head.
lowed over British radio facilities . 1 visual-education 1
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For three hundred miles the
from a distance were Mrs. O. P.
demonstration: Ml»» Gertrud'
Jewitt of Klamath Falls, Mr. J P Trail ran near the Snake River,
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Born and son Carl of near Baker. one of the strangest rivers in
Under criticism from Congress, Ruskle, Assistant Stute
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Oregon, and Mrs. Wonda Works America. In places it is wide and
the OPA recently cuts its staff or pf Home Economics: ”T
smooth as a mirror: at other plac
of lawyers from 2400 to about Homemaking in Wartime’; Rex
and son Loren of Bishop, Calif.
1H00 Now the agency moans that 1 Putman, Stute Superintendent of
The excessive rainfall during es it is deep and treacherous,
there is a shortage of lawyers for | Public Instruction: “A Message
the past few weeks have caused running between high rocky walls
certain specific jobs.
Sounds from Our State Department < *
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.<x in do. iiuii'iit designating November 4 to 10 as a "Salute the C. L. Skeeters logging crew several hundred feet below the
Education” and "S I o! Admini to the Marine»" Week 1» Gw. Earl Snell, With him from left to to abandon operations for the surface of the surrounding coun
rather funny, doesn’t It ?
stration”: Mis* Joy Hll's Director right are the following Marine <>orp» |>cr»onne|: Cajrt. J. A. Blakeley, season on Wagner Creek. The try. It was first called the Lewis
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Unclg Zeke says he'a working of Curriculum State Department Portland; Sgts. Ruth Bachman, Salem; Eileen Green, Albany and crew will soon move to the Pros River by Captain William Clark
in honor of Captain Meriweather
on the greatest invention in nls of Education: "The War and the Corvallis, and Adeline Frank» of Eugene.
pect area for the winter.
Lewis, who first explored its high
career. If it works it will be an Curriculum"; Dr. Slemans, Uni
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Boyd
Hamilton
alarm clock that will not only versity of California: "Pre-induc II MOK HOSTESSES
FUN
NIGHT
EN
JOYED
stopped over for a couple of days sources. Later it was known as
sound off but also emit the odors tion Science”; Lucille O’Neil) Eng
in their trailer house, They were the “Pahogava” os Sagebrush
AT SOCE RECENTLY
River. Authorities differ on the
of frying bacon and percola ling lish Dept Klamath Union High NOMINATE OFFICERS
School: "High School English Es
Student Body Fun Night, one enroute from Wagner Gap where source of its present name. Some
coffee.
Ashland
USO
junior
hostesses
they
spent
the
past
couple
of
sentials"; George J Rony, lectur
of the first-term activities at the
declaring that it was named tor
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er, traveler, commentator: "The met October 26 at the clubhouse,. Southern Oregon College of Edu- I months, to Prospect where Mr. the Indians who inhabited its
with about 40 members present. I cation, was held October 20 in Hamilton will be engaged in the
Another thing that ougfit to be World after the War."
banks: others because of its
Iranly rationed in this country is
In addition to speukers heard in President Mary Gean Hendricks the gym, where the groups played logging industry.
twisted course; still others be-
and
advisor
Virginia
Hales
led
in
sugar-coating on war news
Mrs.
Velma
Colwell
of
St.
Hel-
general sessions, there will be sec
volley ball and badminton. Fol
cause of the snakes encountered
a
discussion
reviewing
standing
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tional meetings featuring among
lowing the games Sue Parkinson lena, California, is making an ex
The honor roll of inductees other discussions: "Primary Arith rules and considering additional led the group in singing, accompa tended visit with her parents, Mr. along its banks.
The Old Oregon Trail crossed
could be given a patriotic setting metic' ’and "Language in Ele regulations needed
nied by Mary Alice Wolford at and Mrs. George Newlun.
the Port TTeuf River and Bannock
by the display of Old Glory.
A
nominationg
committee
was
The
annual
Rally
of
the
Talent
mentary Grades" led by Miss Lil
the piano. A buffet dinner was
Creek, thence southwest to Amer
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lian C. Downey; "Primary Read appointed to name officers for the served by the Women's Athletic Methodist Sunday School was ican Falls, where the river took
current
year.
Plans
were
made
held
Sunday
morning.
Inspiration
It looks as though the Uttle ing" and "Elementary Science"
Association.
a plunge of fifty feet. At Raft
King of Italy was on his way out led by Miss Tillie Schlumberger; for a waffle breakfast at the club- ’ Committee in charge of Fun al singing and special accordian
River, near the present Yale, Ida
house
in
November,
tor
old
and
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Report of the Jackson County
Nnght were Lottie Burger, Ash music was included on the pro ho, one of the trails to California
gram
with
the
congregation
par
English Committee." Mrs. Ethel new members
land; Lura Osborns, Tule Lake;
branched off the trail to Oregon.
The business meeting was fol Berthiel Nelson. Klamath Falls: ticipating Gifts were given to the There the Martin and Chiles wag
Kraus, Rogue River High School,
and group discussion led by Miss lowed by a social hour with coffee and Dean of Women Virginia youngest and oldest and the larg ons. 15 in number, left the Oregon
est family in attendance
I aura Phillips, Medford High and doughnuts served.
Hales.
bound wegons Beavers had built
The ladies of the Methodist a dam across the river, causing
I School; "Social Studies Grades 1
Church meet each Thursday at the emigrants to ferry across on
The Fortnightly Study Club met I to 12" led by Mias Joy Hills;
the church sewing and getting raft, hence the name, Raft River.
with Mrs Ruth King at her home 1 "High School English Literature"
ready for a bazaar to be held
on Hargadine Street at l:30 on I led by Miss Lucille O'Neil.
later.
The General Committee in
3'onday, Novel.'her l. Dainty re
Mrs. Jessie Lewis and Ruth
freshments wen served from a ' charge of the Conference are Dr
‘Purdue returned home from San
pretty table centered in keeping Walter Redford, president SOCE:
MORNING
I "How to Develop Christian Family Francisco Sunday where they vis-
with the Halloween season. Myr Mr. Dale F Ginn, County Superin SUNDAY
PROGRAM
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Life.” Speaker:
Mrs. Grace Bru- ited Mrs Lewis’ son, Pvt. Bill
and
The annual membership tea of
tle Billings and Edna Smith tendent Josephine County,
10
A
Si
:
The
Church
School.
baker
-
Grants
Paas.
Slack, who is stationed there in . the Ashland branch of the Ameri-
poured The members responded Mr C R Bowman, County Sup
Topic for discussion. “The Sacred-^
Perio<l: t raining.
to roll call by giving suggestions erintendent Jackson County.
can Association of University
The King Restaurant and Pool Women was held Saturday after-
Dr. Walter Redford and Supt. ness of Human Life." Mrs. Mary (Time limit of two to three min
and ideas for Christmas decora
utes ) Summary and Additional Hall located on the Pacific High nonn, October 30. at the home of
H P. Jewett. Central Point, will Lininger, superintendent.
tions.
Suggestions by Grant T. McGuire. way was burglarized Wednesday Mrs Wilmer Poley on Gresham
The regular business session preside over the general sessions.
11 A. M.: The Morning Worship
3:10 to 3:30 P. M.: One-Act night. The burglars gained access
was in charge of the president Dr. D. V. Poling will lead assemb Service. Special music by the
St. from 3 to 6. Mrs. Poley la
Mrs. Ruth King The short topic ly singing Dr. Frank Parr, Sec Grants Pass Church. Sculpture Drama, "The Truthseekers En- by breaking a rear window. Con current vice-president and since
list."
Presented
by Ashland siderable loot was taken. State the branch was organized has
presented by Mrs. N< lla Rice is retary Oregon State Teachers As and Prayer by Rev. G. I. McCune.
entitled "Synthetic Rubber " This sociation and Supt. A L. Gralapp, “The Message,” by Grant T. Mc BYPD. Directed by Betty Jane police, who are investigating, have been active in the work of the
Anderson.
not as yet found the invaders.
discovery is one of America’s Klamath Falls, will open the > Guire.
organization. She was assisted in
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3:30 to 4 P. M.: Address by
greatest industrial achievements meeting with greetings from the I 12:30 P. M.: Basket Dinner
receiving by Mrs. Robert Dodge,
MRS. SARAH BEELER
of today. America has learned Oregon State Teachers' Assocla- planned by Ashland Women’s Grant T. McGuire. Offering for
president of the branch. Mi^
Brethren Service: Relief and Ref
and accomplished more with syn tion.
Funeral services were held Patricia Geiser, branch treasure«,
Work. (See Blanche Lininger for ugee Work. Brother R. C. Flory
thetic rubber during the last 30
The Lincoln Training School of suggestions as to what to bring )
Tuesday afternoon at the J P also assisted in receiving old mem
in charge of offering.
months than she has in all the SOCE will be open to visitors AFTERNOON CONFERENCE
Dodge and Sons Chapel for Mrs bers and welcoming new members
4 P. M.—Adjournment to pre
last 30 previous years.
at twelve o'clock .Friday, Nov. 5. PROGRAM
Mrs. Dodge, president, stated
pare for Communion. Feflowship! Sarah Gertrude Beeler 75, mother
"Supper at the Maxwell House”
of
Mrs.
Walter
Redford.
Services
during
the afternoon that an early
2 to 2:20 P. M : Worship. Grants
5 P. M.: Supper Hour. (Bring were under the auspices of the
by Alfred Leland Crabb was the
project of the Ashland AAUW is
Pass Young People.
extra
sandwiches.)
book chosen for review by Mrs
Eastern Star with Rev. James H. to promote an art exhibit sent
2:20 to 3:05 P. M.: Forum,
6 P. M: The BYPD—for all
Mabel Bailey. The story is an
"United Action to Reach Every Young People. "Otuj, World—How Edgar bringing the message. In from Portland by the State direct
authentic historical novel. The
terment will be in Pawnee City. or of art. In this enterprise the
Person With Christian Teaching ” to Get It."
author is a Southerner, and his
Nebraska.
Ashland branch will have the coop
(Three
ten-minute
talks
as
as
7
P.
M.:
Fifteen
Minutes
of
story is of the South at the time
Surviors
include
her
daughter.
eration of the Medford branch and
Although festive in appearance, signed.)
Meditation in the Church.
immediately following the Civil there will be a somber note at
Mrs. Walter Redford of Ashland, the Southern Oregon College of
1.
United
Action
in
the
Local
7:15
P.
M:
The
1
Brethren.
War days. The reviewer dwelt tached to the arrival of the WAC
a son, Colonel D. T. Beeler of Wil Education.
principally on the Overton family. Carnival Caravan in Medford for Church: “Ways of Improving the “Communion and Love Feast.” mington, North Carolina; three
A large number of regular mem
Total
Program
of
the
Church.
”
This service is the most sacred
The story proceeds by telling how its mission will be the vengeance
bers
and several new members
grandchildren,
Robert
Beel.er
the lives’ of the Southerners be of some IS Jackson County men Speaker: Miss Shirley Shade, of all brethren meetings. Attend Donald Beeler, Jr., and Miss Lois called during the afternoon. Cakes
Grants
Pass.
and gain spiritual insight. Have
came intermingled with the lives who have died in battle.
Redford: three sisters. Mrs. M. E and coffee were served from- a
2. United Action in the Com the gates of Heaven opened.
of those of the North. The re-1 The carnival unit will be lo
munity:
“
How
to
Reach
and
In
"This do in rermembrance of Marsh of Wheeling, W. Va., Mrs. table decorated with flowers and
view was well given. The next cated at the County Courthouse
terest
the
Unreached."
Speaker:
Me."
"Drink ye all of it; this is J. E. Liebendorfer, Pawnee City, Halloween-yellow candles. Other
meeting Is to be held November for two days, November 5 and 6.
Miss
Margaret
Lininger,
Medford.
My blood which is poured out for Nebraska, and Mrs. R. H Goddard decorations of the room were sug
15 at the home of Mrs. Myrtle WAC recruiters will assist the
gestive of Halloween.
of Rochester, Washington.
3
.United
Action
in
the
Home:
many
unto remission of sins."
Billings on North Main Street.
Jackson County Legion Auxil-
laries, headed by Mrs. Eva Stauf
OREGON SCIENCE ACADEMY
AIIS FOOTBALL »CORK I fer, in enrolling a woman to re-
HEADED BY PRES. STRAND
place each casualty.
ASHLAND
SI I
To give prospective WAC'« an I
The Oregon Academy of Science
Mrs. Reba Kelsey entertained was organized at the Oregon State
LAKEVIEW
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actual picture of Army life, free
movies will be shown at the ex the Women’s Christian Temper College Charter day with practi
hibit
from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. At ance Union at her home on North
Miss Anna M. Hancock, sister
8
p.
m
Saturday the winners of Main, Thursday of last week with cally all of the colleges and uni
of Mrs. W. M. Barber, who has
the
student
essay contest will be a goodly number in attendance. versities in the state, as well as
been a missionary in the Orient
Dr. George W. Bruce of the< federal scientific agencies, joining
for many years, is expected home announced and awarded the fol
First
Methodist Church conducted in a move to provide encourage
lowing
prizes
which
have
been
do
on the "Gripholm" next month.
nated by county merchants: One the worship service. Mrs Lucille ment to scientific work in the
■X $50 War Bond
and three $25 MeKay sang an appropriate song. state and a clearing house for
bonds. A big Army show will he
The address of the afternoon new developments.
JOAN NEIL
Dr. A. L. Strand, president of
offered free in the Courthouse 1 was given by Rev. Gordon C.
and Companion
Theater.
Griffin, pastor of the First Bap O.S.C. and an entomologist by
The drive for non-combntant tist Church, who discussed war profession, was chosen president:
Are Invited to Be Guests of the
women
soldiers does not end un using Jer. 6:19 for his text. He Dean Joseph F. McGrath, Port
SOUTHERN OREGON MINER
til December 7, and communities stated that war is the result of land university, president-elect:
to see
have until that date to fill their man's doings, for God has made Dr. F. A. Gilfillan, dean of science
at the VARSITY THEATRE
quotas; however, local women are us creatures of choice. Man's at O.S.C., secretary, and Dr. R.
(Friday and Saturday)
urged to make a sincere effort choices of evil have brought about R. Hnestis, professor of zoology
"ACTION IN THE NORTH
at the university of Oregon, treas
toward reaching the goal before such disastrous results as war.
ATLANTIC"
the caravan leaves
Mrs. Lowther presided over the urer.
or
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business meeting, and Mrs. Henry
(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
Rack the attack by upping your Newton acted as secretary. Mrs. active membership of 61, which
payroll savings your next payday. I ree read the treasurer’s re- indicates a considerable increase
“MY FRIEND FLICKA"
Mrs. Ward E. Pratt and M’-s
port.
Please call at the Miner Offict
Henry Newton poured at the Tea
The
president,
Mrs.
Mabel
Rus-
We
’
ve
got
the
Axis
on
the
ran
Í
for Your Guest Tiokets
1
! sei Lowther announced a total Table.
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* with more War Bonds!
Fortnightly Study
Club Holds Meeting
CHURCH AT WORK CONFERENCE AT
CHURCH OF BRETHREN SUNDAY
WAC CARAVAN
ARRIVES FRIDAY
I
Regular WCTU Meet
Held Last Week
AAUW Hold Annual
^®inbd*Ship Tea