This ’n That
(By OLD TIMEK)
December 25 wus fixed us the
dute for Christman by Pope
Julius about the yvur 340.
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The first mention of the Christ-
mas tree was made in 1005 at
Strasbourg, Germany.
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This year is a special Christmas
year, for every heart will be fill­
ed with the special hope that be­
fore the next Christmas all the
world will have received the
most precious gift of all—the gift
of “peace on Earth and Good will
toward men”. May God speed the
the day!
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For the third time in the his­
tory of Home, the temple of two-
faced Janus had been closed. The
god of War hud not issued out
of it for twelve yeurs. The world,
perhaps for the only time in his­
tory, enjoyed universal peace.
When the angels announced
Christs Nativity.
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Representative Vinson of Geor­
gia, has presented a bill which
would boost the presidential sal­
ary to $100,000 u year. He says
what with higher living costs
and increased taxes, the presi­
dent only gets about $27,000 of
his $75,000 a year salary. There is
a clause in the bill which would
boost congressmen’s salaries from
$10,000 to $15,000.
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Never a Christmas morning,
Never the old year ends
But somebody thinks of some­
body,
Old days, old times, old friends.
on OT2
$2.00 per year
ASHLAND. OREGON, THURSDAY, Thursday, December 21, 1944
Farm Census
Takers Needed to
Get Count Started
Vol. 13 No. 45
Ashland Churches Plan to
Have Christmas Programs
Inasmuch as Christmas Eve
this year falls on Sunday, a sur­
George H. Todd, assistant sup­
vey of the churches of Ashland
ervisor of the Farm Census Bur
indicate that most of them are
eau of Eugene, was in Ashland
planning some kind of Christmas
Monday, making contacts for
programs for the evening. Many
some 15 or more farm census en­
are planning on singing carols
umerators. The count is to get
throughout town for the evening,
under way on January 8th, but
followed by plays, songs and oth­
Mr. Todd stated he doubted if
er appropriate Christmas obser­
they could get started in Jackson
vances in each Church during the
county by that time, due to the
E HOPE old Santa will not forget you
evening.
fact that there has been so few
The Full Gospel Temple plans
this Christmas of 1944, but that he
applications for the position of
to have their program on Friday
enumerator.
evening and there will be a
will cram that stocking so full it can hold
He asked for any one interest­
special .Christmas program pre­
ed in the job to write to Carl N
no more.
sented by t»,e Young people of
Plank, 121 East Broadway, Eu­
the Church. The Christmas play
Good cheer, good fellowship, and Merry
gene. As soon as sufficient num­
entitled “The Star-lit Path”, has
ber of applications are in for the
been prepared under the direc­
Christmas to you all!
position in Jackson county, a
tion of Mrs. Gordon Lindsay and
three-day school will be held,
Miss Jane Pollard. This will be
probably at Medford, to give in­
a beautiful Christmas pageant. ,
struction to the numerators. The
There also will be a variety of
job of taking the count is no
Christmas recitations and songs
small one, according to Mr. Todd,
rendered by various classes of
and he hopes to contact a goodly
the Sunday school. The program
number who will be interested in
begins at 7:45 P. M.. All are in­
the position.
vited.
To indicate the magnitude of
At the Baptist Church, the Rev
the task, Mr. Todd pointed out
Gordon Griffin announces that
that in the last farm census, in
there will be a Christmas pageant
1940, there were 2,792 farms list­
presented by the members of the
All
of
Ashland
schools
will
church
and the Young Peoples
That fellow Schickelgruber, ed in Jackson county, with an
close this Friday, December 22nd,
Ashland high school has two
Closed for business last week for the annual Christmas vaca­ groups. This will be held at 7:30.
says Uncle Zeke, will likely fore­ acreage of 316,395. Value of the
At the Neighborhood Congre­
go hanging up his sock this farms at that time was $16,995,- basket ball games for this week, end was the Postal Telegraph tion. School will open again on
Christmas. Dangling there over 945, and the value of farm im­ the team playing at Duinsmuir company office one of the pion Monday morning January 8 at gational church the choir, the
the fireplace it is apt to remind plements was set at $13,362,864. last night, Wednesday evening, eer institutions of Ashland. The the usual time, Theo J. Norby, young peoples Sunday school
the little Corporal too much of a There were 668 farm tractors and the Weed high school com closing came about as a result of city superintendent stated this class and the Pilgrim Fellowship
group will combine to have a
certain brand of neckwear the listed and $1,639,577 worth of ing to Ashland for a game Sat­ the consolidation of the Western week.
Union and the Postal Telegraph
Allies have in abeyance for him livestock. Total values of dairy urday night.
In a limited survey, it was candle lighting service. This will
products in the 1940 census was
Last Friday night, three basket companies some months ago. The learned that most of the teachers be held at 5 o’clock.
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R e v . George Shuman a n-
Some one remarks that the given as $529,806 and the total ball games were played on the new combine will be known as plan to remain in Ashland for the
world need is a group “of nations value of all farm crops harvested local gym floor at the Junior the Western Union system.
vacation this year, as travel con­ nounces that at the Sunday morn
The local office has functioned ditions make it too difficult for ing service at 11 a.m. the church
high school. The main game of
that don’t want to fight anybody was $2,678,527.
In
commenting
on
the
census
as
relay office between Portland getting around much. Some of w ill observe the Birth of Christ
the
evening
was
with
the
visiting
and are strong enough to subdue
any nation that does want to this year, Mr. Todd stated that team from Marshfield, the game and San Francisco, for many them are reported to be planning with anthems, by special choir
only four items on the entire by a score of 40 to 39. The game years It provided a 24-hour
fight somebody.”
to leave for a few days after singing and in the evening there
census will be tabulated, they be­ was exciting throughout, with day service to Ashland. The Christmas, but not very far away will be a pageant presented at
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“Our strongest weapon in this ing the number of farms and the first one team and then the other, equipment has been disconnected
The annual Christmas teachers 5 o’clock by the Sunday School.
war is that conviction of the dig­ acreages, with the other two being in the lead. Both teams and under the new setup will party was held last night, Wed­ Following the pageant, a party
nity and brotherhood of man items to be selected by the coun­ seemed to be able to sink the ball function through the Grants Pass nesday ,at the Junior high school will be held for the young folks
At the church of Christ, a pro­
which Christmas Day signifies." ty agent, with which the census into the hoop at will, but neith office.
building, at which all teachers
bureau works in close harmony. er could tighten the defense so
The 24-hour a day service will and school employees and their gram by the Bible school is plan­
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
All other information is dispatch­ that they could maintain^ the be discontinued hereafter, al families took part. Dinner was ned with several numbers and
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ed
to Washington, where nation lead. The game see-sawed tack though telegraph service on
Since the Japs have lost so
held at 6 o’clock, and this was recitations by the younger mem­
many bases it wouldn’t be sur­ and state wide tabulations are and forth until the final seconds continous basis will be available followed by an evening of enter­ bers of the classes. This will be
prising if Hirohito went com­ made of the various items listed when Marshfield was awarded a through the Western Union office tainment and visiting. The party followed by a pageant, “The
in the questionaires.
free throw a which put them in at the Southern Pacific station, is an annual affair and is spon­ Christ Child”. Music will be pro­
pletely off his.
Enumerators Naodad
vided by the choir and orchestra
the
lead one point to cinch the which plans to handle emergency sored by the Ashland PTA.
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In speaking of the need for game.
telegraph business after the up­
This program is plarred for 7:30.
Balboa was one of the poorest
The Christmas program by the
prophets of all times. He proved enumerators in this county, Mr
Prior to the main game were town office is closed at the end
Todd
stated
that
they
would
pre
Methodist Sunday school child­
it when he named it the “Pacifio
two preliminaries, when the Jun­ of the day.
fer to have farmers who could ior high team took the short end
ren w ill be given at 9:45 next
The Postal Telegraph company
Ocean.
put in several hours a day at the of a score of 24-16 with the Alum built its lines through Southern
Sunday morning, during the re­
The
sixth
annual
presentation
The Christmas spirit is echoed task. They understood the lang ni. The Ashland second string Oregon in 1886, bringing
of an Evening of Christmas gular Sunday school hour. A pro­
in the toast of Tiny Tim—“God uage of the farm and make ex took on the Marshfield reserves through connection to Portland Music was held Tuesday evening gram consisting of the following
cellent enumerators. Any o n e for the second game of the even from San Francisco.
Bless us Everyone”.
at the Junior high auditorium, songs, readings and drills will be
Don’t forget to hang up your however, who has sufficient edu ing, the local lads eking out a
H. L. Bennet, one of the three with a large number of friends offered. “My First Piece”, Gregg
cation to understand the quest narrow win to the tune of 34-33. operators at the Postal office
stocking.
and parents of the school w it­ Monroe. “A Child Gave Christ­
ions may apply, and he urges all
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mas”, Nancy Bissell. “My B ell”,
Both preliminaries were good stated he was not certain where nessing the presentation.
who would care to work at the
Ardith
Chapman. “Jesus Knows”,
he
would
be
transferred,
but
The first number on the pro
job to apply right away. He esti games, with plenty of excitement would remain with the Western
Kent Sykes. Christmas songs by
and thrills throughout.
gram
was
a
Christmas
Rhapsody
mates that it will require about
Union. R. W. Penzer has been as­ given by the high school band the Beginners Department. “A
two months to complete all the
signed to the Redding California under the direction of I. A. Mir­ Christmas Wish” Johnnie Van
The road work, under contract work. Requirements set forth
office and R. L. Lowe the third ick, band director. Following this Dyke. “A Secret”, Lerry Stubble­
to Morrison-Knudsen company of are that the enumerator must
member of the local staff, will be an hour and a half of singing by field. “Lest We Forget” Billy
Boise, Idaho, in the Dead Indian have a car The Bureau of Census
assigned
to the Winnemucca, ti\- combined choirs of the junior Davis, Micky Hanson, Robert
district was finished last week certifies the ration board for
Thursday evening December 14
and Monday of this week, most gasoline. A certificate of Avail­ at the regular meeting of the Nevada, office following a mon­ an dsenior high schools, the Jun­ Lytle. “Sky Christmas Gifts”
of the crew and all of the equip­ ability from the war Manpower Ashland Lodge no. 23 of the An­ ths vacation.
ior high triple trio, boys quartet Gladys Culop. “The Christ Child”
ment except a crusher was taken commission is required and the cient Free and Accepted Mason,
the high school girls sextette was Gale Barnum. “Gift Time” Bob­
out. The work on the road was age limit is set at 18 to 65. Men was held the election of Officers
enjoyed. Two soloists were pre­ bie Madden. Christmas songs by
the building of three miles of or women are eligible.
sented, being Joyce Mattson and the Junior Department. “All
for the coming year. Those elect­
new road and the surfacing with
Susanne LaMarre. All of the Through the Night”, Isabelle
The other counties making up ed and appointed to offices are:
six inches of gravel of fifteen this district are about ready to Joseph H. Hardy, Worshipful
Tax collections for 1944-45 singing was directed by Miss Williams. “Into the Quiet”, Jean­
more miles of the road, into the start the census by January 8, as Master; J. Ray Clary, Senior total $1,020,939.28. This is about Nora Lunde, high school music nette Kinney.
At 11 o’clock the choir, under
Dead Indian District. The crush­ they have all the enumerators Warden; Andrew E. Stevens, 80 per cent of the total tax levy director.
er will be kept here for a time to needed, leaving only Jackson Junior Warden; George W. Dunn, of $1,325,351.33 according to a re­
The auditorium and stage was the direction Della Weber will
offer a Christmas anthem. Mrs.
allow the crushing of more gravel county to start late.
Treasurer; Rufus E. Detrick, Sec­ port from the tax collection de­ tastefully and approporiately de­ Anabelle Davis will be at the
corated
in
the
Christmas
motif
if needed.
partment
of
the
sheriff’s
office.
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retary; William H. Parker, Sen­
Equipment consisting of trucks
The amount does not include and was done under the direction organ.
ior Deacon; Frank H. Barthouse,
MRS.
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KROEGER
The Methodis Young Adult
stationary engines, tractors and
Junior Deacon; Frank Culp, Sen­ delinquent payments for this of Mrs. B. R. Walsh, art director. Fellowship group will present a
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a
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a
s
all of the other numerous items THANKS DONORS
year.
The
collection
is
the
largest
ior Steward; Stephen J. Zarka,
thoroughly enjoyed by the large Christmas pageant, “The Christ­
needed for that type of work
To you folks who have made it Junior Steward; Rev. A. H. Mc­ in the history of the county.
were taken out Monday, with all possible that 109 Christmas boxes Donnell, Chaplain; M. Patrick
Payments for the full year end­ audience was well attested by the mas Story”, in songs, carols, and
of the crew departing at the same have been completed ready to be Dunn, Marshall; William J. Wal ed November 15, with a three applause given each presentation. solos with special lighting in
colors at 7:30 on Sunday evening.
time. Most of the crews and all shipped to Portland by the Am­ lace, Tyler. The Ashland lodge per cent discount allowance. Tax
Also it is being planned that a
of the equipment were sent back erican Legion and Auxiliary, has had a muost successful year payers took advantage of this,
candle lighting service with a
to Boise, the central dispersing there distributed so that the ser­ under Worshipful Master M. P. which accounts in part for the
thought for each of the men and
area for the company, and from vicemen and women in Oregon Dunn.
large amount paid.
women from t h e Methodist
there will be dispatched to other hospitals shall receive a Christ­
Practically all the large corpor­
Southern Oregon College of Church in the armed service of
jobs held by the company.
mas gift box.
The Christmas party and din­ ations in the county made full Education, Ashland, December 13 the country, shall be given dur­
Paul W. Moehlenpah, office
“Hats Off”, to you business ner gave grand entertainment year payments, as did the major­ The chapter of Future Teachers
manager for the company, is re­ men and to the Ashland Com­ Monday evening December 18th. ity of the individuals.—Medford of America of the Southern Ore­ ing this evening hour. This pro­
mises to be a most delightful and
maining in Ashland for a short munity for the splendid way you at the Legion Hall for Ashland News.
gon College of Education held a reverent climax for the Christ­
time to finish up business matt­ so willingly, so cooperatively as­ Post number 14 of American Leg­
meeting for initiating new mem­ mas program at this church. All
ers in connection with the work. sisted—gave g i f t s , Christmas ion and its Auxiliary which held PUBLISHES BOOKLET
bers December 5. At a candle­
The work has been under way boxes, currency, checks and the a Christmas party and an elabor­
Mrs. Pearl Riggs Crouch of light ritual the following were of these programs are open to the
for the past month or six weeks. subscription to the Esquire maga­ ate covered dish dinner with 140 Ashland, has published a small initiated: Joan Millard,, Medford; public in general.
zine.
in attendance. The delicious food booklet entitled “A Guest of Ore­ Hazel Parman, Myrtle Point;
The regular December meeting
Space does not allow for names which furnished a varied and and gon,” which is now on sale in Doris Church, Camas Valley; o f t h e Junior-Senior Parent
FORMAL CHRISTMAS
of donors, in fairness to you all attractive menu, was enjoyed im­ several Ashland stores. The small Rachel Parkhurst, Rose b u r g ; Teachers’ Association was held
DANCE AT THE USO
book tells of her arrivel in South­ Geneva Moore, Rogue River. Old Thursday evening at the Junior
I take this way to thank you
The beautiful Christmas tree “personally”, for your letters of mensely.
ern Oregon, is plentifully supp­ members present were Berthiel High school cafeteria. A small
After
the
dinner
hour
the
gifts
at the USO added atmosphere to thanks, encouragement, your ap­
lied
with pictures of Ashland and Nelson, Fannette Hodges, Betty number of parents were present.
the Formal Dance at the club­ preciation of my part of the sup­ were taken from the mammoth Southern Oregon.
Lou McColm, Geneva Coulter Following the regular business
Christmas
tree,
were
given
out
house, Saturday night, The tree, ervision of this worthwhile cam­
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and
Miss Florence Allen, FTA part of the evening, the Rev. Gor­
with
a
musical
exchange
which
which was decorated by the Ser­ paign.
George Perry, a student at the faculty sponsor.
caused a great deal of excitement
don Griffen gave an interesting
vicemen’s Wives Club, was fur­
University of Oregon, came the
May you have as Merry Christ­ and hilarious fun.
After initiation ceremony a and inspirational talk on World
nished by city employees, Pat mas as js possible.
The sing song musical hour past week end to visit during the business meeting was held, dur- Peace and the Christmas Spirit.
Dunn and Dutch Parker. The
was
enjoyed by young and old. Christmas holidays with his ing which the following officers His talk was greatly appreciated
Elk’s Club Orchestra, directed by
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jackson
Mrs.
R. L. Burdic, pianist, played grandmother Mrs. B. H. Perry at for current year were elected: by those present. Refreshments
I. R. Mirick, furnished music for left Thursday for Portland where
during
the exchange and musical 53 Alida Street. The young man’s Geneva Coulter, Ashland, presi­ and a social hour followed the
the dance. Light refreshments of they will spend the Christmas
hour. Everyone present had a parents live at Sacramento, but dent; Hazel Parman, vice-presi­ address.
coffee and cookies were served holidays with their son.
he will remain in Ashland dur­ dent; Rachel Parkhurst, secre­
verey
enjoyable time.
Next meeting will be held Jan­
by senior* hostesses, Mrs. Clo
o
ing the holiday period.
tary-treasured.
uary 18th, Thursday, and will be
AU kinds of Signs for sale at Buy bonds to°buy bombs to
Reed, Mrs. Ben Willard and Mrs.
Refreshments o f doughnuts a cover dish dinner and program
Alma Stennett.
Minor Offloo.
bomb bums,
and cocoa were served.
arranged by the Dads,
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GOOD B I ,
High School Teams Postal Telegraph
to Play Two Games Closes Local Office
ALASKA CYPRESS GROVE
LOCATED IN APPLEGATE
According to Lee Port of the
Star Ranger station, one of the
few stands of Alaska cypress
trees is located on the northwest
side of Whiskey Peak in the Up­
per Applegate near the Califor­
nia state line.
The trees have limbs like the
weeping willow, give forth a
faint but distinctive odor, and are
a lighter color than cedar.
The grove covers about 200
acres at an elevation of 5200 to
5500 feet. A few grow along the
Whiskey Peak and across the
state line.
Attorney Kenneth G. Denman
of Medford discovered the grove
while on a hunting trip. He learn­
ed it was first reported by John
Winningham a prospector.
It is thought probable the trees
were sown by the winds and
wandering birds years ago.
Medford News.
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Ashland Schools to
Close for Vacation
Schools Present
Evening of Music
Constructions Co.
Finishes Road Work
J. H. Hardy Elected
Head of Local Masons
TAX PAYMENTS
BREAK RECORD
Joan Millard Heads
SOCE Association