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ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY,
VOL. XII
WITH
JANUARY 20, 1944
WAR BONDS
Number 52
FOURTH WAS LOAN DRIVE NOW ON!
mis AND THAT
War Relief Group
Achieves Record
(By 01.1) TIMER)
to th'* Editor:
i'rcMldcnl Roosevelt hu« lighted
u blight lliv* under the nation'«
pulilicul keltic with hi« publicly
cxpicHMed Ucaire tu change hl«
udiidiilHttutioii M Hloguii from "New
Deal" to "Win the War.”
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Home observer« view the new
■ loguu I m u fourth-term phruse
Other« hold Uiut the President*«
new «logitii «Ignlfle« nothing more
Ilian hi« deal re to remove politic«
from hi« realm and get on with
the war.
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In any event, nil aide« agree
thnt the «lognn-changlng spell« in­
creased political lictivlty and hit«
heightened «peculation on the
President's future courar
The Christian Science War Re­
lief organization of the local
Christ.an Science Church I m mak­
ing an admirable record in their
achievement of war activities
Mrs. Luu lx Dodge 1« chairman of
the War Relief Committee She
report» that during the past three
years the local group has made
1000 garment«, which have been
Merit through the Portland office
for distribution.
l-a»t yeur the group made 220
garment« which included 69
sweaters knitted by the Ashlan .
women Of tills number 83 went
to the men at Camp White, five
were sent to Ashland men In tht
Service elsewhere, und the bil-
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ance went through the reguiir
Brllenii Wood. where U. H ma­
channel« of distribution. The yurn
rine« «topped Germany’« drive to
la pro-rationed to various gropriB
I'arln In 1918, wan purchaaed by
according to th« ir output. Because
a group of American women In
of the big achievement of this
1924.
group .they have been able to se­
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cure all the yam they have been
Trouble*« a ton or trouble*« an
able to use
ounce;
Tlie women make miscellaneous
Oh trouble I« what you make It;
garments, remodeling some, ren­
An,I it*» not the fact that you’re
ovating old garments, and sewing
hurt that count«;
new ones, mainly for children
It’s only h<rw did you take It?
There has been a great demand
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for children's pajamas
The suggestion that houaewivc«
They also mak«* quilts and com­
burn unused food atnmpa 1« not
forters
expected to relieve any fuel short­
The*clothlng is »ent to the Port­
age
land office and hence to Boston,
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where it is «hipped overseas,
Rumor nay« that if Germany moit of it going to England.
nurrendcra Hitler will flee to Ja­
Mrs R. I. Flaharty is at the
pan. Will he haul Muaaollnl with head of the sewing group, which
him or throw him to the wolves? meets once a week Recently a
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second group has been meeting
Tokyo radio warn« the Jap­ weekly at the home of Mrs. C A
anese that darker day« for them Heath.
are nhead. One doesn't need to
Those, who are in the knitting
I m * an astronomer to predict the division do not meet regularly to­
Rl«ingi Sun is headed for a per­ gether. but work individually, as
manent eclipse, says Uncle Zeke j they can find time for it.
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This group la to be commended
We read that post-war refrig­ for their efforts in this line to
erator« will eject ice cube«
It meet the need« of humanity.
will be a brave midnight anack-
neeker who rink« getting drilled
by an icicle.
Ashland Study Club
Has Interesting’ Me^t
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Each panning day the Impre«-
Hion 1« growing «tronger that
Hitler« number in one nine four
four.
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Henry A Wallace han broken
the tradition of a "silent" Vice
President.
WOMEN ACTIVE IN
WAR ROND SELLING
Determined to put their «täte
well out in front in the 4th war
loan campaign which opened Jan
1R. Oregon women will put their
shoulders to the wheel thin week
to help their men reach the Ore­
gon war finance committee's quo­
ta of $99 million.
Under the leadership of Mrs
Sadie Orr Dunbar, Portland, di­
rector of the women'« division of
the committee, women volunteer«
will take over, in most counties,
the actual house-to-house, farm-
to-farm. offlce-to-offlce canvass
Special goal of the women's
division will he the sale of enough
war bonds to "buy” mercy equip­
ment . - hospital supplies - . for
America's wounded fighting men
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fortnightly study club
TO MEET NEXT MONDAY
Monday, January 24, the Fort­
nightly Study Club will have Its
regular meeting at the home of
Mrs. G, a . Briscoe, IOS Nursery
street 1:30 dessert. Mrs C. V.
Cary will give the short topic
and Mrs. R. L. Crosby will pre­
sent the book review.
JAMES MACKIE
and Companion
Are Invited to Re Guests of thf
SOUTHERN OREGON MINER
to see
at the VARSITY THEATRE
(Friday and Saturday)
"FIVE GRAVES TO CAIRO"
(Sunday,
or
Monday,
Tuesday)
"SO PROUDLY WE HAIL”
Please call at the Miner Offict
for Your Guest Tickets
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PLANS CONTINUE
PRESIDENT’S BALL
The members of the local com­
mittee for the annual President’s
Ball are going ahead with plans
for the big affair, which is to be
held Saturday night, January 29
at the Elk's Temple.
Alice Pattgrson, finance chair­
man, reports that following the
Ticket Sales Breakfast Friday
’no-'iing the group went to work
in earnest and sold $178.75 worth
of t’ckets. Those desiring tickets
will find them available at the
Chamber of Commerce office. The
tickets may be used at either of
’he theatres as well as at the Ball
a| ’he FIR's Temple.
Contributions for this fund will
be accepted at the Chamber of
Commerce office. The Wishing
Wells have been distributed to loc­
al business houses and the March
of Dimes Folders sent to civic
and church organizations.
One-half of the proceeds are
kept in Jackson countv for the
use of infantile paralysis victims
here. The other half is sent to the
national fund.
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Giv<*s Interesting
Address at AAUW
•ROBERT EDWARD LEE-
JANUARY 19, l80f............... OCTOBER. 12. l8?0.
GREAT SON or ’LIGHT HORSE HARRy'LEE, LEADER.
OF WASHINGTON'S CAVALRY....HIS WIFE WAS THE
GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER OF MARTHA WASHINGTON.
*Dutq,tR«n ,is tfie suGiimcft word in
our language. I^o ipur duty in afi
things. ‘Voucannot do more....
SJou should neuer wisfutodoiess.”
-MCKHÍD »INÍATU tut iUST/N THtttAU «A MMt.
AHS ENJOYS
BAND CONCERT
Junior Highs Lose
Eighth Graders Win
Without the services of Gene
Litwiller, Ashland's regular first-
string center, the local Junior
High was badly outclassed by
Medford last night, 30 to 17. Just
a few hours before the game, Lit­
willer developed a high fever and
he appears to have measles. To
make matters worse for the locals.
Whitlock, Medford's big six-foot
one-inch center was in the game
after a recent illness. Medford
presented a smooth-working com­
bination that literally ran circles
around Ashland. It was difficult
for the spectators to see hov
Ashland had defeated this tear
hst week.
Ashland had some consol.'ti
in seeing the local eighth gr-v.
team defeat a similar incur. fro
Medford. 21 to 14. Judging by
the perfoimance of this group th
Junior High varsity next ye?
should be a strong outfit.
Lineups:
Ashland Wide and Colvin, for
wards; Krueger, center; Seaver
and Haynie, guards.
Medford Stell and Werner, for­
wards; Whitlock, center; Coghill
and McNeil,'guards.
Substitutes: Medford — Dow,
Tones, Carr. Watson, Barbee.
Lindley and Neiter.
Eighth Grade: Ashland
Kan- !
nasto and Starnes, forwards; |
Richardson, center; Montgomery
and Beare, guards. Medford—
Childers and Arnold, forward«:
Mattern, center: Selby and Gut-
afson, guards.
Referee Hardy.
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'those who attended the con­
cert in the high school assembly
The Ashland Study Club met I on January 14 were pleased be-
at the home of Mrs. Will Dodge 1 yond their highest expectations
Monday afternoon. Mrs. Alice with the hour of military, classi­
Piel reviewed the book, "From cal and popular numbers present­
Many Lands", by Louis Adamic. ed by the bl) members of the 96th
She told in an interesting manner Infantry Division Band.
of the many people from other
Under the expert direction of
countries, who have become a Chet Warrant OttlCOr UTh.iin
part of America, contributing to C. Krog. the band delighted the
her intellectual and cultural dev­ 1 audience with a varied and in­
elopment.
teresting musical program. Two
Mrs. Frost displayed an inter­ numbers in which the solo clar-
esting collection of copper arti­ 1 metist was allowed to shine, "Pop
cles, which she and her husband ■ lots the Weasel" and "From Af-
had made. She gave a brief h s- ! rica to Harlem," were especially
tory of copper and its uses I popular with the high school stu-
through the ages
lents. Another hi ?hlight was the
Eighteen members were present trumpet solo, with band accom­
to hear these worthwhile reports paniment, “Sleepy Lagoon”; but
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I the classic sal. symphonic and mil­
itary airs weren't without appre­
Executive Committee of
ciation
from the young but at­
WSCS Has Meeting
tentive listeners.
The Executive Committee of the
According to Mr Krog. who
Woman's Society of Christian ' was n musical instructor in Ms
Service of the Methodist Church Angeles before entering the Amy.
met at a dessert luncheon in the some of the members of the band
church parlors on Tuesday after­ prepared for the concert by spend­
noon.
ing the two preceding days on
The work of the society for the 1 the rifle range, while the rest
coming year was outlined. Among spent only one on the range and
the projects discussed was the j the other hiking. "We are sol­
proposed improvements to the diers," he stated, "and we must
church parlors and plans for fi­ do a soldier's job first. Then, if
nancing of this project was one I it doesn’t interfere with our reg­
of the important matters under ular duties, we have rehearsals."
discussion.
Composed mostly of former mu­
The goals for the year were pre­ sic instructors, men just out of
rented by the president, Mrs. school, regular Army men, und
George Mason, and were very several who played in big-name
cleverly emphasized in song by orchestras, the .hand has been or­ Friday Closing Date for
Mrs Lucille McKay.
ganized only since April. However, Application P. M. Exam
The theme of the society for it hus already earned a reputa­
Of interest to local residents ir
the year is "Singing and Serving." tion as one of the best military
the fact that tomorrow is the
closing date for anplication for
RIGHTS RESTORED TO hands in the Northwest.
the postmaster's examination for
TO CFLFBRXTE DVD'S
EX JUDGE KEHL
the position of postmaster in Ash­
Gov. Snell has restored full civil DAY AT U. OF OREGON
land. Tlie application must be on
Invitations to all Oregon Dads file in Washington, D C by that
rig'its to Earl Fehl, former Jack-
son County Judge who served are extended by the Dad's Day time. No definite figures have
three years in prison for ballot Committee for the 17th annual been revealed as to the number
Dad's Dav celebration Saturday. of anplications sent in from Ash­
theft.
Fehl, sentenced to four years, January 22, on the University of land.
entered the prison in 1933 and Oregon campus. Besides visiting
This examination is held n"r
was paroled in 1936. He went sons and daughters, the Dads will suant to an Act of Congress, ap­
ba, k to Medford, but in 1937 was be guests at the Oregon-W lshing- proved June 28. 1938, which
committed to the State Hospital ton basketball game and the Uni­ placed postmaster positions with­
for the Insane. He was paroled versity theater play. "Dark Vic­ in the classified Civil Serv’ce
from the hospital two years ago tory.” Ernest Haycox. Portland Commission. Washington, D. C.
and received a full discharge a author, will speak on “Dads Be­
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Mrs. J. F. Emmett is a buisness
long to the Human Rice" at a
year ago.
visitor in Medford today.
luncheon honoring the Dads.
He is now living In Medford.
Mr/. Justin Smith of Medford
spoke at a general meeting of
the American Association of Uni­
versity Women in Ashland Mon­
day evening, January 10. Mrs.
Smith discussed the backgrounds
for a United States international
policy, going into the history of
boundary making treaties from
the peace of Westphalia up to
the peace of Versailles. Concern­
ing the question of self-determi­
nation, she spoke of the complex­
ity of the problem among peoples
living in the shifting boundaries
of Europe. Her discussion led to
, the present problem at national
sovereignty versus a global or­
ganization with power to enforce
international peace.
In conclusion she urged mem­
bers of the American .Association
of University Women to inform
themselves of current problems
and, having acquired an opinion
based on information, to make
their influence felt through their
organization.
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Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Williams
and daughter Susan of Grants
Pass were dinner guests of Mr
and Mrs. Charles M. Giffen and
Ann Marie Saturday evening.
Fourth War Loan
Drive Underway
The Fourth War Loan Drive is
underway, having offic-ally start­
ed Tuesday. It will continue until
February 15. This week the Civil­
ian Defense Unit, under the di­
rection of Mrs. H. C. Galey, is
busy contacting all the residences
of Ashland. The block leaders are
distributing circulars and secur­
ing names and addresses of peo­
ple, who expect to buy bonds in
this drive. The war bonds may be
bought at the post office, bank, or
the Bond Headquarters, which
will be opened at the Gas Office
next week.
The Boy Scouts are distribut­
ing posters to the business hous­
es. The business men are asked
to display the posters in promi­
nent places to keep the public
bond-minded.
To contact people in the outly­
ing districts, the War Bond Com­
mittee. under the leadership of
Sid Reed, is depending upon the
Talent and Bellview Granges to
assume this responsibility.
Next Wednesday night, January
26, the Elks are staging their big
Bond Rally at 8 p.m. at the’ Elk’s
Temple. This program is open to
the public. For this drive there
will bo no Bond Auction as there
was for the Third War Loan
Drive.
The main emphasis will be the
Series "E” Bonds of which Ash­
land's share is $225.000 The total
quota for Ashland is $532,000.
corRTXEWS
William Newton Elhart was
cited in for no 1944 motor vehicle
license. Upon evidence of plaint­
iff that the license was in po~ses-
sion of the owner of the vehicle,
the case was dismissed.
Ralph H. Traitx Jasper Tun­
gate, and Bob Clifton Reynolds of
Butte Falls were cited in by state
police for two offenses, for un­
lawful possession of venison in
closed season and for night hunt­
ing. Each was fined $50.00 and
costs for the first offense and
$25 00 and costs for the second
offense.
Complaint was filed against
Anthony Martini for forgery.
Carl Don Stillman was cited in
for operating a car without a
license. Paid $2.50 and costs.
A warrant was isued for Jack
Williams Tuesday on charge of
forgery.
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Two Marine torpedo bomber pilots. Second Lieutenants Robert
W. Stearns (right), 137 Oak street. Ashland, Oregon, and A. D.
Reiners of Lincoin, Nebraska, will never again forget to take along
iheir "Mae West" life jackets, even when making routine flights.
They were forced down at sea by engine trouble and had to make
a swim for it dressed in their heavy flying gear.
That's when the troubles of Second Lieutenant Stearns and his
buddy began. First they had trouble extricating themselves; then
inflating their rubber boats presented a problem. Finally, however,
they managed to paddle safely to shore.
On their safe return to their base at the Marine Corps Air Sta-
•ion Shnta Barbara, Calif., the two Marino pilots are reminded by
'nscrintions on their Jackets that anyone who flies without a "Mae
West" is just plain crazy.
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Second Lieutenant Steams attended Southern Oregon College of
Education.