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ASHLAND, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1944
VOL. XIII
TALENT NEWS
THIS ANU THAT
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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
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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
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planes,
DEMOCRACY
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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.
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* 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.
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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.
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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
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' 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.
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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.
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out” sirens of our city will blow.
Friday, 8-11, Mrs. Roy Frazier, Unlveristy of Oregon and gradu-
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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.
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Golden Wedding
Couples Honored
California People
Buy Twin Plunges
USO Hostesses for
May Announced
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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