Southern Oregon Miner, Thursday, December 28, 1944 Petty Officer Rating Available in SeaBees Although enlistments in the navy*# fumed Seubees (construc­ tion battalions) have been re­ opened to men not new in a de­ ferred classification because of essential jobs, Herb. Crain of the Medford nuvy recruiting substu- NKW MATTItKMNKN r'ACTOKY TO YOl) 0 1 .0 MATTKKMNKM MADE LIKE NEW NEW BOX HPItlNGM WHILE THEY LAST REED’S MATTRESS CO. 93 N. Main Ph. «271 Ashland, Oregon A Complete Covering Fires resulting from windstorm, explosion & other perils are not cov­ ered by your insurance policy. Unless you have your fire policy extend­ ed to cover such dangers —you’ll have to stand such loss yourself. Ask this agency to add Extended Coverage to your fire insurance now. tion announces that the petty of­ ficer rutings available are on a strict inonmly quota bus is and that the "first come, first served" policy is being followed. Men with skilled trades who are interested in joining tiie Seu­ bees are asked to contact the re­ cruiter in the Postoffice building without delay in order that they cun tuke a preliminary physical examination before making a formui upplication. Delay may mean that a certain rating win close before a person takes any action. Because yt the urgent need for certain skilled men to augment the construction regiments, the plun of voluntary induction has been reopened to men in draft Bracket, 18 to 37 inclusive. De­ tails of this procedure may be obtained at the recruiting station. Men from 38 to 50 Vi inclusive are permitted to enlist imme­ diately it tney are pnysically anu technically qualified. The Sea bee ranks were reopen­ ed when the navy found itseli with many huge building jobs to be completed us the battle in the Pacific progressed. One of the lutest construction projects are the airfields on Saipan from which the B-29s hop off for their attack on Tokyo. Pacific Telephone Pays Dividend Buy bonds to buy bom bs to A dividend of $1.50 per share bomb bums. on preferred stock and $1.75 on common stuck was declared Dec­ AT THE CHURCHES ember 7 by directors of The Pac­ ific Telephone and Telegraph FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Company, according to announce­ First and Haqardina ment by C. R. Powley, president, GORDON C. GRIFFIN. Paator received by local manager. The Bible School 9:45 A. M. C. E preferred dividend is payable January 15 to shareholders of re­ Correy, Supt. Lesson Subject, cord December 30 and the com­ "The Basis of Courage For The mon dividend is payable Decem­ Future.” Lesson, Matt. 16:13-20; ber 30 to shareholders of record 2 Peter 3:14-18; 1 John 3:1-3. Golden Text: “herefore, my be­ December 18. “The dividend declared on loved brethern, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in ed at the end of the month.” mounts to $6.25 per share and is the work of the Lord, forasmuch no betterment of the amount de­ as ye know that your labor is B E A L INSU R A N C E Phone «781 41 E m | M aln clared for the year 1943" Presi­ not in vain in the Lord.” Morning Worship Service 11:00 dent Powley stated. “Although the volume of busi o’clock. "I will praise thee with ness is at a record high, expenses my whole heart.” Sermon Topic, “A Patched Garment.” Fellowship Groups meet at 6:30 o’clock each Sunday evening. The Evening Service will begin at 7:30 o’clock, and will continue with a varied program until the New Year. ABOI T VITAMINS, and scientific research New Year’s Day dinner in the proven their necessity for good health. basement of the Church at 1:00 o’clock. EVERYBODY CAN FIND . . . Mid-week Fellowship Service their favorite vitamin products in the complete each Wednesday evening at 7:30 vitamins sections at Western Thrift Store in Med­ o’clock. ford. This week’s thought: T h e workman is paid after the work is done. EVERYBODY WHO SHOPS. . . o---------- Southern Oregon Vitamins Headquarters . . . Billings Agency EVERYBODY’S TALKING! Finds Medford’s Lowest Prices Finds Authentic Vitamin Information Finds Medford’s Largest Variety Over 500 Kinds and Sizes WESTERN THRIFT STORE 30 North Central Phone Medford 3874 Methodist Church The Sunday School meets at 9:45 for the study of the great truths and ethics of the Bible. The morning sermon is at 11 on the subject “The Books We Keep For God.” This is a sermon ap­ propriate for the last day of 1944, and just before entering the New Year. The choir will lead the con­ gregational singing and offer a special anthem. The Senior and Children. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 P. M. for Junior age and High School Young People. Evening Service, 7:30 P. M. New Year Candle Lighting Ser­ vice. This service will be con­ ducted by the young people. Fol- watch night service. lowing the service there will be a Midweek service, Wed. 7:30 P. M. ---------- o-— — — Seventh Day Adventist Church 130 North Main Street “A Friendly church for thought­ ful People.” Rev. George M. Shuman, Corner Fourth and C Streets Sabbath School 9:30 Saturday. Worship 11:00 o’clock. The Friday evening meetin. will be discontinued until we a< cupy our new church. ---------- o —--------- Eddie Bracken, the miracle man o f "Morgan'« Creek,” doc* ihe impossible again, and funnier than ever in "Hail The Conquering Hero.” have continued to rise through­ out the year and they have been predominantly affected by heavy taxes and large increased wage costs—wage increase c o m m i t ments aggregating $7,000,000 an­ nually having been placed in ef­ fect with the payments, as order­ ed by the National War Labor Board, made retroactive to Sept­ ember 1, 1943. A preliminary earnings report for the year (Dec­ ember estimated) will be issued when dividend checks are releas- e dat the end of the month.” 1 Cor. 15:58. 11:00 A. M. Morning Worship: Message, “A Gracious New Year.’ 7:30 P. M. Sunday Evening “Vespers": A New Year Medita­ tion. “A Prayer For The New Year:” “O God, may we this year acknowledge Thy sway and trust Thy care, counting each day for Thee. Forgive our sins. Make us effective and keep us loyal. For Christ’s sake. Amen.” Ward E. Pratt, Minister. Intermediate Methodist Youth Fellowship groups will meet for worship at 6:15 in their respec­ tive rooms. The evening sermon is at 7:30, and will have to do with the end of the year, and with the beginning of the New Year. The mid-week Bible study and prayer service is each Thurs­ day evening at 7:30. Dr. G. W. Bruce, Minister. ------------ o------------ Neighborhood Church Congregational Com er oi Blvd. and Morton 9:45 A.M. Church school with Mrs John Barker, Superintendent 11:00 A. M. Regular worship service of the Church with ser­ mon by Rev. Clarence F. McCall 6:30 P.M. Pilgrim Fellowship under the leadersip of Mrs. Hel­ en Res tad and Miss Frances Mechamson. Monday, January 1st, a covered dish dinner and the annual meet­ ing at noon in the church parlors. ---------- o---------- Church of the Nazarene Presbyterian Church Paator 11 A. M. Morning Worship with sermon by the pastor, Rev. George M. Shuman. Anthem L • the choir under the direction < Miss Florence Allen with Mr J. W. McCoy at the organ. First Church of Christ, 6:30 P. M. Intermediate an ’ Senior Societies. Scientist 7:30 P. M. Evening Service. Sunday morning service at 11 7:30 P. M. Wednesday evening. o’clock. Midweek service for Prayer and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday evening meeting, Bibie Study. which includes testimonies of Christian Science healing, is held — F IL M S — at 8 o’clock. DEVELOPED A PRINTED Reading room open dally from 6 or 8 ex. 15c per roll 2 te 5 p.m. except Sundays and holidays. Double size 25c The public Is cordially Invited 5c extra of Panchromatic. All to attend these services, and to fine grain developed. Reprints' use the Reading Room. 2c each. Double size 3c each. Deckle or plain edge. Guaran­ FULL GOSPEL TEMPLE teed work. Enlarging, coloring, (Assembly of God) copying. Low prices. Send to— 485 Siskiyou Sunday Services: ECONOMY PHOTO FINISHERS 9:45 A. M. Sunday School. Box 1576, Station D 11:00 A. M. Morning worship. 5:30 Orchestra Rehearsal. LOS ANGELES 7, CALIF. 6:45 P M.. Young People’s Christ’s Ambassador serv ic e . Miss Dorothy Pedersen, Presi­ dent. 7:30 P. M. Evangelistic Service. Wednesday 7:45 P. M. Young DRY People’s service. Friday 7:45 P. M. Regular ser­ vice. W. R. Wise, Pastor 9:45 Sunday school, w i t h Church of Christ classes for all ages. T. S. Wiley, Superintendent. Second and B Streets 11:00 Worship service. Mess­ Earl F . Downing, Minister age: "Our Duty of Praise”. 6:30 N.Y.P.S. Virginia Shultz, Morning Service, 11:00 A. M. PHONE 5751 president Special music by the choir. Ser­ 7:30 Evangelistic service. “Without Vision The People GUNTER FUEL 7:30 Wednesday, Prayer meet­ mon, Perish”. ing. Junior Church, 11:00 A. M., for Beginner, Primary and Junior “Faith Temple” (Undenominational) Comer of 5th St. & East Main Rev. Leo C. Wine. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m. There are classes for all ages. Mrs. Leo Wine, Superintendent. For Better Flavor Morning Worship, 11:0© a.m. Evangelistic Services 7:45 p.m. “Come with your burdens and & Satisfying Goodness carry away a smile.” Tuesday night -Prayer meeting Thursday night: Bible Study at 8 p.m. Subject ‘Life of Christ.” SLABS Evangelistic Service Saturday night, 7:45 p.m. ------------ o------ ------ The Church of the Brethren ASHLAND - MEDFORD Sunday Services for December 31, 1944 10:00 A. M. The Church School: Theme, “The Basis of Courage For The Future.” “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, foras­ much as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.’ CO. ASK FOR M T. ASHLAND Butter & Creamed Cottage Cheese A t Ashland Groceries and Markets ASHLAND CREAM ERY What is made in Ashland, m akes Ashland 1 THERE’S HO SHORTAGE OF MM » BONOS! 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