This ’n That by Th« Old Timer 4 Eurly in the morning of Aug ust 3, 1923, Calvin Coolidge, in hi» lathers house in Plymouth, Vt., learned of the death of Pres ident Harding. By the light of a latern, the presidential oath of of- flee was administered by his father, a justice of the peace, and he left immediately for Washing ton. 74« Papal *7luit ✓ 2.00 per year ^,.°rfegon'úb^ry ASHLAND. OREGON. Thursday, April 19, 1945 Walton League Met in Ashland uesdya Elvening School Board Hunts for Superintendent Voi. 13, No. 10 Endeavor Union Spring Meeting Set For Ashland it was Sunday, March 4, 1840, The School board of District when President Polk, with a sigh Five have been considering can 'of relief, signed the last bill his didates for the position of City secretary handed him. ••This,” re About seventy enthusias t i c Superintendent of schools the marked Polk, "closes my official sportsmen were present at the Church of Christ Will Be past couple of weeks, and Mon duties as President, of the Unit Parish House Tuesday evening at Host to Young People from day evening met to interview ed States”. irst meeting of the Isaac Walton Churches in the Vicinity three local men, who have made eague to be held in Ashland. A application for the position. Mrs. President-elect Zackary Taylor large delegation of Medford men Annual spring conventionette Etta Schilling, chairman of the of Crater Lake Christian Endea had not yet arrived in Washing ‘>ers and one carload from Cen board ,stated Tuesday that the vor Union, embracing all affiliat ton tor his inauguration. In fact, ral Point were among those pre board has a large number of ap ed Christian youth groups i n he did not take the oath until the ent. plications from possible candi Jackson and Josephine counties, next afternoon. On the speaking part of th» dates, and at future meetings of will be held at the Ashland 'rogram were T. E. Daniels of the board, these written applica Christian church April 20, accord A law of 1792 provided that in ledford who ^spoke on the aim; tions will be carefully consider ing to Lowell Hall, president of case the President or Vice Presi ind purpose of the Isaac Waltor ed. “We plan to meet with sever the organization. dent could not serve, the Presi x?ague. He is a well known Jack al of the most likely candidates dent of the Senate should act as ion county sportsman and his In Among special leaders of the soon, for a personal interview,” Chief Executive. sessions will be Vernon L. Fish- formal talk proved interesting said Mrs. Schilling. back, Portland,executive secre Main speaker of the evening war No action has been taken, she tary of the state union. Local This man was Senator David Cenncth Denman of the state stressed, except to consider the leaders will be the Rev. Earl R. Atchison of Missouri. He pro ;ame commission, who gave a de qualifications for the position. bably did not realize what power ailed discussion on the new Downing, host pastor; the Rev. ----------- e----------- he had for those few hours. Delbert Daniels of the Medford tame laws of Oregon, spoke at One writer has called him "th 'ength on that portion of the law First Chrisitan church, who will President who slept through his regarding the new requirement deliver the convention address at term”. At any rate, for almost for screening irrigation ditches, 8 p.m. on the theme: “Christ 24 hours there was no other Pre ind talked on the pollution of J Guests of the Lions club Tues Calls”; Miss Joyce Fraley, secre sident. day evening, were three men of tary; Miss Jean Lydiard, presi streams. He pointed out that the the Oregon and California Land dent of the local Presbyterian Rogue river and its tributaries No biography of him has ever Administration, who talked on young people and a member of were well protected in this res been written. But he does have the subject of policies, past, pre the program committee; the Rev. pect as every city and town in two lasting memorials. For after sent and future of the adminis and Mrs. Gilbert Cays, of the him are named Atchison county this area has sewage disposal tration. Present were Harry . I. Central Point Church of Christ plants and the streams are thus Missouri, and the city of Atehi Nettleton, forester with the O. & the Rev. Milo C. Ross of the comparatively free of pollution. son, Kansas. C., and he was accompanied by Friends church, Medford; Everett Mr. Denman comes from Corval F. W. Scott Medford district for McGee, Ashland; the Rev. Gor lis and he stated that the Willam Abraham Lincoln's second in ester and F. Jacquemin, assistant don Hypes of Grants Pass, and auguration was in a wartime at ette and other streams in that district forester. Mr. Nettleton dis the Rev. Harry Hansen, Medford area are not thus protected as mosphere, somewhat similar of cussed the policies in the past of Presbyterian pastor. few disposal plants are in opera that of today. the O. & C., explaining that the tion there. Sessions begin at 2 p.m. Friday administration of the lands which and the afternoon will be given Mr. West, Crater Lake park President Truman enters upon had reverted to the Department over to a series of six stud', his duties with the confidence superintendent, was present and o fthe Interior as a failure of a groups and conferences, of which - and best wishes of all his fellow spoke briefly, also. railroad company to fulfill their the delegates may choose a pos countrymen. Following the talks, two reels contract with he federal govern sible three. ‘How to Study he HARRY 8. TRUMAN, thirty-second President c f United S-atcs. of pictures were screened with ment when the grant was made, Bible,” “Prayer Meetings and De Big three immortals—Washing fishing scenes as the subject As had been necessary, for there are votional Life,1 . ” ‘Soci Social Committer ton, Lincoln and Roosevelt. a windup of the evening a feed of some 2 million acres of lands in Work,” “Extending the Societies’ chili, followed by ice cream and this area under control of the O. “Youth Problem Discussi ». ” “Earth loves a shining mark' cake was enjoyed. The evening & C. Every individual has an in “Union Work” are subjects to ue — o — — _ _ has been pronounced a success terest in the administration of discussed. Later in the afterr. by those attending. Considerable the land for a considerable re there will be a period of recrea enthusiasm for the League has venue to the cities, counties and tion, led by the Ashland youth. been expressed. A membership other units of this area is deriv Medford Man Named Man Karl Janouch, supervisor of the drive has been in progress and it The banquet at 6:30 will be a Large Crowd View Exhibits ed from the administration. Mr. ager of Two Local Theatres Rogue River Forest, will head was reported at the meeting that no-cost carry-in affair in which Of Work And Efforts Done Nettleton touched briefl y o n by Interstate Theatre Group the list of speakers on the pro about 125 members have joined the host church ladies will pro By Junior High Students some of the future policies of the gram at the Junior-Senior PTA in Jackson county. vide the service, covered dishes, Albert R. (Bert) Mottner has A large number of parents and O. & C. administration. The talk meeting to be held Thursday Next meeting of the Walton assumed management of the Var friends of the Junior High school proved interesting and very in and drinks, the delegates bring evening in the Junior High school ians will be held in Medford, at ing the salads and desserts. Jim sity and Lithia theaters in this 6tudenU, were present Friday structive to the members present. cafeteria. Harry Chipman, Jack- the Medoird Hotel basement din Allowing the Lions chib meet Fraley of Medfojd w ill act as, son county chairman of Keep ing room, where a feed will be city, two of the group of theaters eveningat the Junior high’ school, ing, the guest met with the City toastmaster. in the Walter H. Leverette group to view the work done by the Oregon Green Committee and enjoyed. Meeting is scheduled for Closing service will convene at of theaters which was enlarged various departments and classes Council, where a further discus Roland Parks chairman, are also the 15th of May. 8 p.m., with special musical num sion was held along the same recently by the purchase of the at the junior high school. Open slated to talk on the program. ~O~ bers and incidental features, a lines. theaters in Medford. house started at 7.30 when visit Mrs. R. I. Flaharty is in charge talk by Secretary Fishback, and Mr. Mottner went to work for ors were conducted by guides, of the program. Mrs. Eldora De- address by the Rev. Mr. Daniels. the George A. Hunt theaters in through the various rooms of the Mots, district field supervisor of All youth of thè valley are in Medford August 1942 as doorman building, to see first hand, what the Camp Fire girls is on the vited to attend the convenion, at the Craterian and was also in the students have accomplished. program also. which is interdenominational in charge of bond sales as conduct Teachers were all present to ex Mrs. C. M. Litwiller will sup character, and the work of which ed by the theaters in Medford. plain the work and to visit with ervise special music for the oc can be adapted to he needs and In February 1943 Mr. Mottner the parents and to show the work Congregational Church Will casion, and the social hour will service of any Christian group. became the manager of the Holly done. A fine exhibit of work wjj <> Counties With More Than a Be Scene of Service Night be in charge of Mrs. Mildren Delegations are expected from theater in Medford and also as shown in the woodworking de Before Frisco Conference Million Bond Quota in Contest Grants Pass, Eagle Point, Central Harmensen. Souvenirs from over sumed part o f the advertising partment, work that had been To Name Ship at Portland seas, wil be on exhibition. Point, Talent, Medford, Phoenix Ashland Ministerial Associa duties of the Hunt theaters. This turned out on the lathes by the tion is sponsoring an evening of Jackson county will contest and Ashland. boys, models of buildings, etc hymns, scripture reading, and The print shop next door was al with nine other Oregon counties, A. M. Rodriguez a Mexican prayer for the International Con so a popular visiting place, and each with an E bond quota of ference which is to meet in San here the boys taking printing more than $1,000,000 for the right laborer, was arrested by the pol WITH THE 32d INFANTRY Francisco. This service will be showed how the work was done to launch a ship. The winning ice Monday morning about 1 a.m. DIVISION IN THE PHILIP held in the Congregational church and some of the work they had county will be the first one to and booked on a. charge of being on Tuesday evenin, April 24th, at PINES— Private Kenneth J. Mad make its E bond quota, according drunk and disorderly. In city done in their classes. den, 83 Pine St., Ashland, Ore 8 o’clock. to county chairman N. H. Zach- court he plead guilty to the A tour of the main building, If ever there was need for gon, has been awarded the Com from the cafeteria in the base- arisen and will be guests of the charge and was fined $10 and bat Infantryman Badge for ex prayer it is now. When the great menton through to the top floor, Kaiser company at a special com costs, which were paid. Also Mon leaders of the world meet in San emplary behavior in action. was interesting, in giving a pic plimentary luncheon following day Stephen Wright Agee was ar rested for being drunk and dir- Francisco on the 25th of this ture of work accomplished in his the ceremony. In the service since March, 1944 orderly, and in city court Tues month every Christian should be tory, English, geography, math, Pvt.- Madden has been in action Counties which will take part social studies, etc. There are too in the contest and their E bond day he plead guilty to the charge. * in theLeyete Battle. He is fight praying for them, and for the This being his second offense, he many to list here.*Teachers were quotas are: ing on Luzon at present with the plans which they are to make for was fined $15 and costs. the world. most obliging - in explaining the 32d “Red Arrow” Division. Clackamas $1,326,000; Clatsop ---- V» In this program at the Congre work done by their pupils. His wife, Mrs Norma A Madden 1, 102,000; Jackson 1,067,000, Kla About 8:45 all present found math 1,538,000; Lane 2,100,000; lives at 143 Van Ness S t, Ash- gational church the ministers are suggesting three focal points for land. seats in the auditorium to enjoy Linn 1,163,000, Marion 2,270,000 prayer: first, that the Presence — n ------ an hours entertainment. First on Multnomah 30,660,000; Umatilla í and guidance of Sovereign Good the program was several num 1,206,000 and Washington 1,122,000 Funeral rites were held Wt ' may be given to the leaders in bers by the Junior High swing O-- nesday afternoon at 1:30 at t,. conference that they may plan band, under the direction of I. A. Litwiller Funeral Chapel for Mrs wisely for the future. Second, Mirick. This was followed by the Mabel McCoy Stearnes, who died that the leaders in conference Junior high Chorus, directed by at her home suddenly S atur’ may give full recognition to all was followed by his appointment Miss Nora Lunde. Several tumbl N. R. Powley President of the evening. The Rev. George Sr - A memorial service will be human values and rights, and as manager of the The Rialto ing and acrobatic acts followed Pacific Telephone and Telegraph man, pastor of the First Presby held in the Methodist Church at that all mankind may be bene- theater in May 1944 and he is by boys of Coach Roberts athletic Co. made the following announce terian church, officiated at the 2:30 o n Sunday afternoon, i n fitted by the peace program now the resident manager of the classes. Final numbers on the pro ment today. final services. “Our company deeply mourns memory of Cpl. Lewis Setchell which is built. Thirds that peace local units of the Leverette Inter gram were musical selections by Mrs. Stearnes was born August and Cpl Donald Chapman. Lewis Christians everywhere may be state Theaters which also include the Junior High orchestra, again with the entire nation the pass 8, 1882 at Albany, Oregon, was ; those in Weed and Yreka, Cali faithful in the discharge of their under the direction of the instru ing of the President of our Unit member of t h e Presbyter’ is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. fornia. mental director, Mr. Mirick. The ed States. In deepest reverence church and was active in Setchell who formerly lived in Christian responsibilities a n d Before entering theater em audience was appreciative of the we are at our posts in order that Valley View, now are living on privileges toward all mankind. work, as a teacher in Sund Ministers and laymen from the ployment in Medford, Mr Mottner efforts and thoroughly enjoyed we may be of all possible service School and other activities. S' » a ranch near Phoenix; and Don in this sad hour in which we are was also amember of the Daugh ald is the son of Mr. and Mrs. cooperating churches will take had been connected with the the entertainment. all engulfed. Andrew Chapman who home is the lead in this meeting. It ought Mason Ehrman wholesale gro ters of the American Revolution, cery firm there. “Immediately following the the Ashland Study club, was a on a ranch near Phoenix. Lewis to be one of the most outstanding meetings of this nature during He is a member of the Ameri flashing of the tragic news, tele past president of the PTA and was with the 11th Armored In phone traffic, as would be e x had served for a number of years fantry Battalion in Germanv these spring months. The public can Legion, the DAV, the Mili With V Corps in Germany. Cap pected .surged in crescendo wave on the Ashland Library Board. when he was killed in action Feb. is invited. The program begins tary Order of Purple Heart and tain Malcom V. L. Clark of Gen for the first hour and then flow 22,- 1945. Donald was with the promptly at 8 o’clock in the even the F. O. Eagles. Survivors include her husband ing. In the interim, between his re eral Pelivery, Butte Falls, Ore ed to a more consistant volume Harry A. Stearns, two daughters, 10th Armored Infantry when he signation at Medford end his as gon a member of 17th FA Obser which was most effectively hand was killed in action in Lorraine Mary Louise Sander was cited sumption of new duties here, Mr. vation Bn, recently was awarded led by our well engineered equip Mrs. Elizabeth Brockman, of San France, November 19, 1944. Francisco Mrs. Jeannette Barck- to appear in justice court on a and Mrs. Mottner attended a fam the Broze Star for meritorious The memorial service will con charge of having but one license ily reunion in Denver where he service in connection with mili ment and efficient operating ley( Palo Alto, California; anH force. The sympathie understand two sons, Wallace A. Stearns, ser sist of organ music by Mrs. Ana- plate. Tuesday, April 10, Mrs. had he pleasure of meeting a befl Davis, a solo by Paul Byers, Sanders was assessed costs of the brother who had just returned tary operations against an armed ing and cooperation of the public ving with the SeaBees, now in enemy during the period 8 June the folding of the flags by two action. On April 12, Claire Don- from 32 months of overseas mili 1944 to 15 December 1944, in was inspiring to our entire per Maine and First Lieutenant Rob sonnel and we gratefully acknow ert W .Stearns in the Marines men from the Armed service, oven Crosby appeared to answer tary service. France Belgium and Germanv. ledge this splendid aid and assis Fighter Squadron 212 in the Phil and a memorial address by Dr. to a charge of passing a truck Mr. and Mrs. Mottner have two He is the husband of Mrs. Vir tance in the great grief-stricken ippines. O. W. Bruce, pastor of the Meth with insufficient clearance. He children, Banna Ann, six monthe gil L. Clark of General Delivery, emergency in which we all were Burial was made in the Moun odist Church. was fined $2.50. and Daniel Albert 22 monthe. Butte Falls, Oregon. suddenly plunged.” tain View cemetery. Forest Men Talk before Lions Club Bert Mottner of Medford Is New Theatre Manager Several Speakers on I’TA Program Thurs- Many Parents and Friends Enjoy the Junior Open House Ministerial Ass’n To Hold Evening of Prayer on April 24 Jackson County In Race for Right to Name Kaiser Ship 'vt. Kenneth Madden Gets Infantry Badge Service f ' ’ Stearns v Memorial Services Sunday for Two Local Servicemen Telephone Company Makes Announcement Capt. Malcolm Clark Awarded Bronze Star