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p iK vir B JTM fnrnY ikX ir WAR BONDS So^neiltù^ *7a S a y ~ A tu l ScufA 9t! ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1944 VOL. XIII TALENT NEWS THIS ANU THAT (lly ODD liAlMK) Alls. Vveyburn Kenyon und chil lilt, E d i t o r I Wonder how many people will dren wore shopping and visiting rush huo the churches to pray oh rUuuVcs in rtshhuid uionday ait- cruoon. D-Day 7 Mrs. Elvis Cochran and daugh Voltaiiu a«ud: "The Lord la al- ters, Dee und Aiarshu, of Ciiiilo\ waye on the aide of the heaviest quut spent tne past week In Tal ent visiting her mother und other battailona.'’ relatives, mrs. Coen ran returned Hlrohlto, onaijvlng hla forty- to her home Friday. Pvt. Robeit third birthday must have wond ixiain.ng, who had u short fur ered what Tokyo toould look like lough home, left ihursday lor his o-ue in 'a ailanassce, e la. on tila forty-fourth. Air. and Airs, itoy Estes and In Loa Angeles, Hep. Ford (D. Mr, and Airs. it. F. Parks visited Calif.) who will retire, termed the Air. and Airs. Lysle Tame Sun llouae of Congress "the dumbest day in the Dean Indian country. The Funeral of Airs. Heitha bunch I ever had anything to do Hungate, whole death occurred with." last Tuesday ufternoon at the Grand Admiral Doenlts Doenltz tells Community Hospital In Ashland, the German people they can de was held at the Litwlller Funeral pend upon Hitler. That's the Purlor on Monday afternoon. Rev. whole trouble they wish they did Bruce officiated. Interment was made In the Mountain View Cem n't have to. etery. Mis. Hungate had been a / < v One university head asserts citizen of Talent for the past 17 present-day high school graduates years, Mrs. Bessie Mlchler of Arkan are not overly smart. He’ll have to admit they are rather handy sas was called here by the death with airplanes and machine guns of her aunt, Bertha Hungate, and plans on taking her grandmother, though. Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer, to her * * spends much home In Arkansas on her return. Goering, we * read, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Estes of time gazing into the air. Probably trying to figure out how a little Crescent City, Calif., arrived in sky can hold so many Allied Talent Monday afternoon to visit (Continued on Back Page) planes, DEMOCRACY * * / / i 1 Lithia Theater Sold Last Week Hold Honor Society luiuauoii oervices ¡seven uemuia, inouryne uurton, Aiiuia Liaea, Anena Converse, 1 unary Gurus, lsaoei Green, Dave line and Luca Herriman, received Lne ruguest aeauraalie nonor, mem ber amp in tne National Honor ¡so ciety, awarded by any ingn senooi at tne initiation service Wednes day of last week, at tbe ¡senior High. Daura Billings, Barbara Helm and Luck s lanarty, initiated last year; pi earned at uie tormai cere mony. rviarnyn Young sang "1 I Dove You" and "Goodnignt Vvner- ever You Are." Mrs.<ied Forgus, adviser, and Mr. C. E. Robinson, principal, welcomed the new mem bers. rarents, faculty and school board membeis were invited to the program. Appointments in pink and white decorated the ta me Ironi which punch and cake were served. ----------- o------------ lu * season * * Is approch- T ie vacation lng and the Japs are Jittery over the promised visit to Tokyo by a oertaln Uncle. Number 16 A S alute to our M others MAY 14,1944. ib u W IL L A L W A Y S BE T H E C E N T E R OF O U R LO VE, O U R E X A M P L E O F A LL T H A T IS GOOD, T H E S Y M B O L O F OUR F A M IL Y L IF E ,“ T H E S T R E N G T H OF OUR. D EM O C R A C Y . Civic pride In our public schools Of interest to Ashland and com W e t h a n k you fo r t h e s e t h in g s a n d Is much below par, Judging by munity is the news of the sale of FOR A LL T H E E X T R A E F F O R T S YOU the vote cast Friday on the spe the Lithia Theatre by H. B. A R E P U T T IN G FO R TH TO H E L P IN cial tax levy. Hurst to Walter H. Leverette, who P R E S E R V IN G O U R D E M O C R A C Y . also owns the Varsity Theatre. * 1 4 Uncle Zeke says there Is en Mr. Hurst had operated the tirely too much loose talk at the Lithia since 1922. Three years national capital and too little per later he purchased the building formance. and did extensive remodeling. Mr. i Hurst now plans to take a much Chas. A. Sprague, former gov Congressmen should be 'docked’ needed rest. ernor of Oregon, was honor guest for time spent on "fence fixing". Lee Kyan, the local manager of I at a dinner meeting, Monday the Varsity Theatre and the newly i it was a happy occasion at the evening at the Bob Kit Cafe. Rob There is no Canaan in politics. acquired Lithia Theatre, informs . Methodist Church last Sunday ert Dodge, local chairman of the - o---- ' a representative of this paper that evening when eleven couples, who Sprague for Senator Committee, the Lithia will be temporarily had been married fifty years or sponsored the meeting at which more, gathered for the fourth an closed for redecoration. nual program in their honor. time some of Sprague's support Twenty-eight couples were on the ers were invited to be present. Having served as governor, mailing list, but many could not Sprague has an intimate know attend on account of illness or in Mr. and Mrs. Owen Gragg of ledge of Oregon's needs. His ex firmities. At 6:30 the honored Los Angeles are the new owners perience as governor added to his Edgar W. Smith, democratic of the Twin Plunges. They have candidate for U.S. Senator from guests sat down at the beautifully understanding of state affairs and also bought the Siskiyou Lodge Oregon, was in Ashland Tuesday decorated tables in the church national and international prob dining room, where they were and cabins. morning at the Lithia Hotel, meet served ice cream, cake and coffee lems. Since Mr. Gragg cannot be re ing friends and Interested people. Mr .Sprague expressed himself leased from his work at Lockheed V. D. Miller, prominent local provided by the Women’s Society as particularly interested in the for the present, Mrs. Gragg will democrat and chairman of the of Christian Service. Four young lumber industry in Oregon. It was be assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson County Democratic Cen ladies, who also were ushers for during his term as governor that the evening, dressed in their beau Lang of Eagle Point. the "Keep Oregon Green” organi tral Committee, arranged for the The place Is being renovated meeting. Mr. Smith also celled on tiful evening gowns, served at the zation originated. tables, Laura Billings, Marjorie preparatory to the opening this several business houses. At the meeting Mr. Sprague Messenger, Doris Hunsley, and summer. brought up the problem of post Mr. Smith was born near Pen- Betty Sue Reed. The couples were ushered into war planning. He realizes the the sanctuary at 8 o’clock to the need for men with vision and in strains of “Here Comes the Bride" formation to’ plan for post-war played on the organ by Mrs. days. Mrs. I. F. Andres, chairman of As United States Senator, Frank Davis. The choir sang an the USO desk hostess group, an Sprague will support the vigorous anthem, and Miss Ann Crandall nounces the following persons will played "La Cinquintine” (Golden prosecution of the war. He favors serve the Ashland USO as desk Wedding) on her violin, accompa full cooperation with other na hostesses during the month of nied by Miss Jerune Mote. Paul tions to prevent other wars. May. He o p p o s e s bureaucracy in Byers delighted the audience by Friday, 2-5, Mrs. Wilmer Poley; singing, "Our Yesterdays." A trio Washington and urges early res 5-8, Miss Carrie May Smith; 8-11, composed of Mrs. C. V. Cary, Mrs. toration of local liberties and re Mrs. Alma Stennett. Colver Anderson, and Mrs. G. W. sponsibilities. He pledges himself Saturday, 2-5, Mrs. Gertrude Bruce sang, “Love Came Calling.” to serve the best interests of Ore Wilmeth; 5-8, Mrs. R. L. Lindner; John Billings brought greetings gon and the nation. ----------- o----------- 8-11, Mrs. A. J. Williams. from the young people of the Sunday, 10:30-12, Mrs. Laura Daily Prayer Services church and the pastor made a few Pierce, 12-2, Mrs. Bertha Smith; remarks on the subject, “The Tie Held at Churches 5-8, Mrs. Gladys Dooms; Mrs. that Binds." The service was The Ministerial Association of H. H. Mayberry. closed by the congregation sing Ashland is anxious to keep it be The following senior hostesses ing, "All Hail the Power of Jesus’ fore the people of Ashland and will be on duty at the Ashland Name,” followed by the benedic community that when the an USO during the month of May, tion, and the singing of the "East nouncement comes that the in according to announcement from erner’s Prayer,” sung effectively vasion is on in Europe the “black dleton High School, attended the the USO office. (Continued on page 2 out” sirens of our city will blow. Friday, 8-11, Mrs. Roy Frazier, Unlveristy of Oregon and gradu- ----------- o----------- That is the signal for everyone ted from Cornell University In Mrs. Cloma Burton, who can to drop his work; or 1909. , Young People’s Class Saturday, 5-8, Miss Margaret if the call comes during the night After college Edgar W. Smith Page, Miss Cora Barstad; 8-11, Enjoys Dinner-Party to get out of bed, and rush to began farming near Pendleton. He Mrs. Sid R?ed, Mrs. H. C. Galey, The Young Married People’s whatever church he prefers for sold Insurance during the second Mrs. C. V. Cary. winter on the farm and then Class of the Methodist Church prayer. We believe that God will hear prayer and have His way Born to Mr .and Mrs. A. C. moved directly to Portland as held their regular covered dish eve- for good in these terrible hours dinner-party last Saturday manager of Equitable Life Assur Stringer on May 2, a daughter. ance Society for Oregon. With a ning at the home of Mr. and of invasion. While our boys are partner in 1915 he built the first Mrs. John Billings on North Main making the supreme sacrifice for G. W. ATKINS plant of the Astoria Flouring Street. A dozen couples gath- us, let us be on our knees in and Companion Mills Co. at Astoria as a sideline. ered at 6:30, placed their dinners prayer for them. In 1918 he resigned from Equi on the tabic and enjoyed their Each morning between now and Are Invited to Be Guests of the table to enter the military service "eats” gut on the spacious lawn. ; the time the invasion comes, peo- SOUTHERN OREGON MINER Then until time for going home pie are requested to go to the and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. to see at Camp Zackery Taylor. He re they enjoyed lawn games under I church at 9 o’clock for prayer, at the VARSITY THEATRE turned home in 1919 and built the the electric lights, such games as , If you cannot stay through the (Friday and Saturday) second plant of the Astoria Flour croquet, horseshoe, softball, base- ! entire hour between 9 and 10, “THE IRON MAJOR" ing Mills Co. He served as presi ball, which had been provided by then come when you can, stay as long as possible, and leave dent of this firm for the years the host and hostess. and This was one of the nicest par when you must. The daily sched ' 1915 to 1929. “CHEROKEE STRIP" He retired from Milling when ties of the season. The class will ule of places for prayer is as or ' the firm merged with Pillsbury meet again for a dinner-party near follows: Monday, Methodist; Tues (Swnday, Monday, Tuesday) Flour Mills Co. He then became the first of June. This class is day, Nazarene: Wednesday, Vlc- / “GOVERNMENT GIRL” gradually growing in numbers and , tory Mission; Thurs., Congrega- Please call at the Miner Offlct Assistant Manager of the Farm In interest as they attend the|tional; Fri., Episcopal; Sat., Bap- ers’ National Grain Corporation for Your Guest Tickets Sunday School regularly. tint. (Continued on page 2) Golden Wedding Couples Honored California People Buy Twin Plunges USO Hostesses for May Announced ------- o Smith Interviews Ashland Friends Sprague Visits Ashland Monday Observe Campus Day At SOLE Ihursday School Levy Wins By /9 Majority i^uanired A s n 1 a u u residents turned out Friday at tne City nail to vote on tne proposed senooi levy, and earned it (0 success by a ¡9 majority. Beginning with Ju ly a seven mill levy will be as sessed for tne next five years, the returns irom which will be used exclusively for building and im provement in the Asuiand senooi district. None of it can be used ror general running expenses. Tne school board members have already expressed Lhemserves as resolved to give attention first to the Washmgton benzol neeus. This will make available a fund to be used when conditions per mit building and remodeling. i Miss Ethel Reed To Lead AAUW Miss Ethel Reed was elected president of the American Asso btuuents at ¡SGGE varied their ciation of University Women, Ash labor of studies Thursday, May 4, land branch, at the Annual break by spending a day at manual la fast meeting at the Plaza Cate bor and play. This day was the Saturday morning, May 6. Other annual Campus Day when stu i officers for the coming year are dents arrive in the morning car 1 Mrs. Naomi Grünewald, vice pres rying. hoes, spades, pails, rakes ident; Miss Cora Mason, secre and kodaks, to spend the time in tary; Miss Ollie Depew, corre that most perfect activity, work- sponding secretary; Miss Betty mg in the spirit of play. Hileman, treasurer. Tennis courts got overhauled, The program was devoted to windows were washed, campus reading a history of the Asmand benches painted, the picnic pit branch since its organization in cleaned and the lowly dandelion 1935. Miss Reed has done exten was uprooted from the grass. sive research for the records and At noon the laborers laid off had organized and written the for a weine» roast at the picnic history which will be filed in the pit. In the afternoon the holi public library and added to from day of campus cleaning was for year to year. Members present gotten and the campus habitues voted Miss Reed thanks for the engaged in serious competition at labor and their appreciation of baseball played by mixed boy and the resulting interesting record of girl teams. their nine years of association. Later the sore-muscled, sun Mrs. Robert Dodge, the retir burned roisterers went to Jack- ing president, reviewed her re son Hot Springs for swimming. port for the year to the state The various activities of Cam president, which included co-oper pus Day were run by seven com ating to organise, the Block Lead mittees, upon which every stu er system in Ashland directed by dent had a place assigned for Mrs. Henry C. Galey; sponsoring work or play. General chairman a traveling art exhibit from the was Marie Pochelu. Other com Portland Art Museum; bringing mittee leaders were Berthiel Nel to the city speakers from abroad; son, Frank Hale, Betty Nichols, a study of need in Ashland for Dale Anderson, Mabel Boggs and a recreation hall for ’teen age Phyllis Ansama. youth; a panel discussion before ----------- o----------- . high school seniors on opportuni GALLATIN RANCH ties for the college trained women; and work done by study SOLD LAST WEEK Mr .and Mrs. L. H. Gallatin of groups in the fields of child care Velley View have sold their fine and international relations; and dairy farm to Verdon Dixon, Hen contribution to a national fellow ry Dixon, and Levi Dixon of Los ship and a state fellowship fund, and to a fund for use by a stu Angeles. dent at the Southern Oregon Col The place sold for $37,000 and lege of Education. E. C. Wall handled the deal. This being the last meeting of the year, the group voted their CRAFT WORK CONTINUES thanks to Retiring President Mrs. AT MEDFORD USO CLUB Robert Dodge for a year of un Mrs. Jewell Lockhart and Mrs. usually enterprising leadership. Mabel Wauchope were in Medford ------------o------------ • last Thursday on business of the Ashland USO. They arranged USO WAFFLE SUPPER with Medford USO Clubs to trans TOMORROW NIGHT fer craft material still on hand, The usual Saturday evening since the craft classes at Ashland have been closed. Mrs. Lockhart dance and Sunday activities were stated that anyone in Ashland in progress at the Ashland USO wishing to continue the work or the past week-end. Director Mrs. to complete work already begun Jewell Lockhart states that a new could obtain craft material from game of darts has been added to equipment ready for summer ac the Medford Clubs. tivities in Lithia Park. ----------- o----------- Mrs. Lockhart has sent invita ROBERT DODGE KOG HEAD tions to junior hostesses to be IN JACKSON COUNTY Robert Dodge has received word present at a waffle supper Fri from Governor Snell that he has day evening, May 12. A convoy been appointed “Keep Oregon of 25 men will arrive from Camp Green” chairman for Jackson White to be guests of the Ash land USO that evening. County. BONDS OVEN AMERICA Cooperation Near Billings, Montana, is the Polytechnic Institute with its many buildings all designed, erected and equipped by student labor, a truly cooperative institution founded in 1908. Conquer or destroy Is the theory of the Nazis and the curse of Europe. Cooperation is the theme that made our country great. Your coopera tion is needed now. Buy War Bonds and Hold Them