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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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