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About Southern Oregon miner. (Ashland, Or.) 1935-1946 | View Entire Issue (April 26, 1945)
Uftlv of Oregon This ’n That by The Old Timer In April there are two season« —spring and summer— and they constantly alternate. * * * Some of the so-called parking strips in this man’s town arc sad ly in need of u manicure. . * 1 * Luwyers predominate in the 79th congress, in the House of Representatives, whose member ship is 433 there are 241 lawyers. In the Senate 62 of the 96 mem bers are lawyers. • • • For fourteen years following the last war the government whii tied down the national debt at the rute of $1,000,060,000 a year. Unless those entrusted the mount ing debts of this war can do bet ter than that the lust veteran of World War 2 will long since huv< gone to the land where tuxes nev er come before the final puyment is made. The first Sunday law is credit ed Constantine, given on March 7 321. The edict said: "Let all the Judges and all the city people and all tradesmen rest upon the venerable duy of the sun. But let those dwelling in the country freely and with full liberty at tend to the culture of their fields; since it frequently happens that no other duy is so fit for the sow ing of grain or the planting of vines; hence, the favorable time should not be allowed to pass, lest the provisions of heaven be lost." # v * Speaker Thomas B. Reed, after observing the temporary defeat of good ideas in Congress tor many years, said: "Let a man proclaim a new principle; public sentiment will surely be on the other side.” He might have added that eventually the public will catch up with it, and Congress, too .after a sufficient number of funerals. / < * Italian patriots planted a time bomb in Mussoline's villa at Milun, but he was away when it exploded. Saved again for a neck tie party. / * * Speaking o f spring tonic s, Uncle Zeke says he can remem ber when sulphur and molasses was ne plus ultra. * * * Coxey’s army reached Wash ington, April 29, 1894. * * * Berlin is getting a well deserv- shellacking. # v * Where are Hitler et al hiding? Buy bonds to buy bombs to bomb bums. Club cars will be carried on all Southern Pacific passenger trains operating between Medford and Portland in the future, company officials have announced. The ad ditional service was started on a every-other-day basis when the firm had but one car available, several weeks ago but securing of an additional car has made the every day service possible, it was said. The cars have a buffet counter where coffee and sandwiches and soft drinks will be served and one end in each is arranged as a lounge with attractive tables and chairs. The cars are air condi tioned. C. E. Convention Here Saturday r Eighty-five young people and adult leaders gathered at the Church of Christ last Friday after noon and evening for the Crater Lake Christian Endeavor Union Conventionette. Besides Ashland, young people were present from Grants Pass, Central Point and Medford. The afternoon was devoted to three class periods with two classes in each period. Subjects relative to young people’s work and life were presented. Follow ing the classes a social hour of games and fellowship was en joyed by all. At 6:50 the young people gathered in the church dining room for a banquet and a program of fun. James Fraley of Medford was toastmaster. Prom ptly at 8 o’clock the group gath ered in the sanctuary of the church for the closing session, the chief feature of which was a message on “Following Christ’ delivered by Delbert Daniels, minister of the First Christian Church, Medford. Vernon Fishback of Portland, Executive Secretary of the Ore gon Christian Endeavor Union, was present for the gathering. He taught one class, gave one talk, gave two readings at the banquet and met with the Crater Lake U n io n officers in a b usiness se s sion. S^ìdKiibjd s =¡>< e ) W i £J¿& í í ; m VZ k Pape* , ASHLAND. OREGON, 2.UÜ pex y e a r Officers Elected for Junior-Senior P.T.A. Thursday Something *7a N ew S u p erin ten d en t lire. Phil. Stansbury Elected President for Coming Year The last meeting of the current year for the Junior-Senior PTA was held at the Junior High bchool building Thursday even ing, at which time new officers were elected for the coming year. Chosen to head the group were Mrs. Phil Stansbury us president; Mrs. I. A. Mirick as first vice pre sident; Mrs. Mildred Harmson as second vice president; Mrs. Mild red Frazier us secretary and Mrs. Elmer Beigel as treasurer. In the entertainmeit program was a talk by Mrs. Eldora De- Mots, district field supervisor for the Camp Fire Girls and a talk by Karl Janouch, supervisor for the Rogue National Forest, Harry Chipman, chairman of the Jack- son county Keep Oregon Green committee was also present. Ro land Parks, principal of the Jun ior high school, commented on the needs for buying bonds in the present campaign, as he is in charge of the schools in the com ing drive. Mr. Parks also gave his impressions on the district PTA conference which was held in Ashland Tuesday last, as also did the Rev .Earl Downing, both of whom were delegates at the con ference. The business meeting was in charge of Mrs. Larkin Grubb pre sident and the program was un der the direction of Mrs. I. R. Flaharty. Mrs. Wolfe presented Mrs. Grubb with a pin in recognition of her several years work with the different PTA groups in Ash land and Jackson county. Mrs. Flaharty was presented a fine set of cut glass, by Mrs. Schilling and Mrs. Grubb in recognition of her active participation in the PTA work for the past several years, and because she will soon leave Ashland to make her home in Redding, California. Following the program, those present enjoyed a social hour in visiting and partaking of the re- freshments, served by the high school girls. All viewed the num erous German war trohies which were on display. This was the last business meet ing of the year, but there will be the annual installation meeting, the date for which has as yet not been announced. The meeting will consist of a covered dish din ner at the Junior high school caf eteria, with the installation of new officers during the afternoon Wreck on Siskiyous Puts Four in Jail A wreck of a stolen sedan late Monday night on the Siskiyou highway at milepost 337, landed four in jail. The car was stolen in Medford from Mrs. E. F. White Officer Bill Jungworth, who in vestigated the accident, stated that the four involved in the ac cident were Jack W. Pemberton, with slight head injuries, Jack Sparks, who sustained a broken nose and head injuries, Rosemary Oleman, head lacerations, and Marjorie Lucille Sparks, who re ceived acid burns about the face. They were brought to the Ash land hospital, where they remain ed until Tuesday noon and were taken to the Medford jail. None of the four were local people, al though Sparks and Pemberton had been working in Medford for several days, it was learned. Clothing Drive Will > d This Saturday Emil Kroeger, commander of the Ashland post of the Amer ican Legion stated Wednesday that the National Clothing Drive, which has been in progress for several weeks will come to close this Saturday night. Anyone hav ing serviceable clothing which they would like to give to this worthv cause, are urged to send it in. Wednesday there had been about 4000 pounds of clothing turned in at the fire station, Mr. Kroeger stated. All of the cloth ing turned in so far is in a very serviceable condition, he said. ----------- o ---------- Poultry netting 4. 5. & 8 foot. Also hog and shseep fence, 28, 32 and 39 inches high. Marshall Wells Store on the Plata. Phone 21231. ----------- o----------- Monuments and markers. See Burn« Memorials, O b the Plasa. 9t! A^urauay, April 26, lu45 Myrtle Point Man Elected Head of Ashland Schools New Superintendent Will Take Over Duties Here On July 1 Succeeding Theo Norby LELAND P. LINN ----------- o - — ------ Republican Leader To Visit in County Miss Marion Martin, National Committeewoman for Maine and assistant chairman of the Repub lican National Committee, will be in Oregon May 7, 8, 9, to speak to Republican party lead ers on organization, Mrs. George T. Gerlinger, Republican Nation al Committee woman for Oregon, and Mrs. John Y. Richardson, state vice-chairman, will meet Miss Martin at Medford where Monday noon, May 7, a luncheon meeting will be held in Miss Mar tin’s honor. Raymond Hays Killed in England Crash Raymond M. Hayes, flying of ficer with the Canadian Air Force and formerly of Ashland, was killed March 30 in England, when his plane crashed after a takeoff on a photo mission. He was born in Ashland Oct. 30, 1913 and had lived at Long Beach since 1923. He has been overseas since June, 1943 He was the son of L. D. Hays, Long Beach and a brother of Jim Hays of Medford. - ------ .... Local Parents Hear From Missing Son Ralph Gillmore Writes Wife That He is a Prisoner of War The C. N. Gillmore family were gladdened this week when a let ter to Mrs. Ralph Gillmore at Medford, and written by Pfc. Ralph himself, telling them that he was alive and well, but a pri soner of the Gerpians. He was listed as “missing in action” by the war department in December, a few days after the Ardennes break through by the Germans, which temporarily set the Amer ican forces in France on the de fensive. The letter was written January 18 but was not received until this week. In his letter Gillmore stated that he had written a card through the American Red Cross to his parents here at Ashland, but so far they have received no word from him. In his letter to his wife he stated that he was well and for them not to worry about him. At a special meeting of the school board of District Five Sat urday evening, Leland P. Linn, superintendent of the Myrtle Point schools, was chosen to fill the position of superintendent of the Ashland schools to succeed Theo J. Norby ,who resigned sev eral weeks ago, to move to Cal ifornia. Selection of a new sup erintendent had narrowed down to three men who were inter viewed before the final decision was made. Mr. Linn is a graduate of the Williamette University in 1921. In 1933 he received a Master’s De gree from the University of Ore gon, and has had several summer courses at Oregon State College, the Universities of California, Oregon and Minnesota. His teach ing experience started in 1921 when he became a class room room teacher at Myrtle Point. He also taught at Glendale, re turning as superintendent at Myrtle Point in 1924 and was re elected for the 1945-1946 term, but will be released so that he can assume his duties in Ashland on a full time basis on July 1st. Mr. Linn is a member of the Phi Delta Kappa, national edu cational honorary, past president of the Coos County School Mast er’s club and past president of the Coos County Teacher’s Asso ciation. He is also a past master of the Myrtle Point Lodge A. F. & A. M., a lay leader in the Meth odist church, a Sunday School teacher and a Rotarian and past president of the Chamber of Com merce. Mr. Linn was in Ashland over the week end, getting acquainted with the local school system, and was introduced about town. He returned to Myrtle Point Monday evening, and expects to come to Ashland as often as possible be tween now and July 1st when he will assume full charge of the school system here. Mrs. Linn is also a graduate of Willamette University. They have three children, a son with the krmy in Italy, a son, who is a senior at Myrtle Point a daughter who is a freshman at Myrtle Point high school. Mr. Norby stated that so far he has made no definite plans, other than that announced when he re signed some weeks ago. He and his family will move to Califor nia at the close of the school, where Mr. Norby will continue in educational work. This is a day of remembrance! We gather in this sanctuary which is dedicated to holy and sacred purposes that we may mentally or orally remember the purpose ful lives and noble deeds of Lew is Setchell and Donald Chapman. It strikes home close to our hearts when we remember them as bright, happy young men go ing about in our midst with the dreams and ambitions of youth aflame in their hearts. We have seen them set their hands to the tasks and pleasures of normal happy life in our community. We have seen t h e m square their shoulders and set their chins with deep and firm resolution as they went forth to the distasteful mission of war. With courage and fortitude, and with the presence of God in their hearts, they faced the foes of our country and of human liberty. Gallantly they lived did their bit for the ad vancement and preservation of civilization, and gallantly and un selfishly they made the supreme sacrifice. They gave their lives Purple Heart Medal Local Merchants Mrs. Barker Receives Discuss Plans for Mrs. Marjorie Barker the past week received the Purple Heart Medal awarded posthumous 1 y from the war department. Also received was a letter from L t Col. Hutcher, who was in charge of the division of which Sgt. John Barker was a member at the time of his death. In his letter the Lt. Colonel stated that Sgt Bark er had been buried in a United States military cemetery in East ern France. Phone Manager Gets Service Award Friday Miss Carrie May Smith, Ash land manager of the Pacific Tele phone and Telegraph company, received her “Service Pin” for 20 years of service with the com pany, at a luncheon held Friday evening at the Jackson hotel in Medford. Company officials pre sent included District Manager R. B. Bacon of Eugene, Southern Oregon Manager R. B. Hammond of Merford and Assistant Mana ger Jack Kroeger and several others. Miss Smith is a native of Port land, and started her telephone company career in that city. For eight years of the 20 she has been an efficient and courteous em ployee of the Ashland office, and is now the local manager. ------------o------------ The Social Circle of the Church of Christ held its regular month ly meeting Thursday afternoon at the Church .During the business meeting, Mrs. Sam McNair gave an interesting talk on the Red Cross work. Mrs. Pettit will act as chairman for the Red Cross work taken by the Circle. A Mother and Daughter Banquet is being planned, to be held the evening of May 11, at the Church Following the business session a Social hour followed dur i n g which lovely refreshments were served and visiting was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Larkin Grubb at S. F. Meeting Mrs. Larkin Grubb, well known Ashland educational leader, left Friday morning Jor San Francis co, where she will represent the educational groups of Jackson county at the San Francisco World Security meeting now in progress. Mrs. Grubb, who has been active in PTA work in this county, is not a delegate, but an observer, and she will report back to the various groups on her re turn. In a telegram Wednesday morn ing, Mrs. Grubb stated that there had been a colorful world-wide pre-convention meetin g. T h e Rev. George M. Shuman spoke Roosevelt Memorial outlini n g at an assembly at the S.O.C.E. world security plans was given Wednesday morning on "The by Minnesota Governor Harold Meaning of the United Nations Conference at San Francisco”. overcome greater obstacles. Real He reviewed the Dumbarton ization is limited only by doubts Oaks proposals, and pointed out of tomorrow. Nations must com amendments suggested by vari plete peace, durable and secure. ous church groups. He spoke of Success of the conference will be the tremendous importance and the greatest tribute to the mem possibilities of the San Francisco ory of the late President Roose velt.” gathering. Bill Buehling went to Portland Tuesday for his pre-induction physical examination. i-H Club Leader Lions Club Talker Address of Dr. Bruce for Soldier Memorial Services unselfishly that others might live be free and- enjoy the blessings of a free world. DONALD and LEWIS died for a high and noble purpose ,a wor thy cause, to liberate people from fear, poverty, want and the rav ages of sin. It is for us to con tinue what they began, to build a, better world for the benefit and enjoyment of all mankind. Patriotism is something mighty fine! Patriotism is so fine that it stands next to religion. In fact patriotism and religion have their origin in deep burning passion, and are dependent upon human pious talking and loud cheering. Webster says “Patriotism is a passion inspiring one to serve his country.” It is also true that re ligion is a passion inspiring one to serve his god whether that God be Jehovah of the Christian religion or one of the lesser gods. As “The Old Rugged Cross” on the lonely hill of Calvary is the symbol of a mighty passion in the (Continued on page 5) Voi. 13, N o . 11 Earl Jossey, Jackson county 4- H club leader, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Lions club Tuesday even ing. Mr. Jossey recited the his tory of the movement, its aims and purposes and told of several accomplishments of members in this county. His talk was instruc tive and entertaining. The meeting was presided over by C. M. Litwiller in the absence of the president, Dick Trites. Next meeting will be the regular business meeting. • ------ U — --—- Nazarene Minister to Go to Everett, Wash. Rev. W. R. Wise and family will leave this next week for Everett, Washington, where Mr. Wise has accepted a call as pastor of the Nazarene church. Tuesday evening of this week, Rev. and Mrs. Wise were honored with a dinner by the Ashland Ministerial association, at the Presbyterian M anse. A farewell party for the family is planned for tonight. Thursday at the church. This Sun day will' be the Rev. Wise’s last service at the local chuch. Rev. and Mrs. Wise came to Ashland about a year and a hal ago, and have made a wide circle of friend« during their «tay here. V-E Day Closing Most Merchants Favor Closing on Day Victory in Europa is Announced A large representation of Ash land merchants and members of the Chamber of Commerce met in the city hall Tuesday even ing, at the call of the Chamber of commerce, to discuss plans for the expected “Victory in Eur ope” day soon. It was pointed out that some concerted action was necessary so that all merchants could follow the same plan. After round table discussion, it was voted to observe V-E day by the following plan, which apparently will be followed by other cities throughout Southern Oregon: Should news of the event come before five o’clock in the after noon business houses will close for the balance of the day. Should the news come after five or during the night, business houses will remain closed all of the next day and if the news comes on a Sunday, they will re main closed all day Monday. Earl Newbry, president of the Cham ber of Commerce, who presided over the meeting, will appoint a committee to contact all mer chants and business men of Ash land, so that a complete support for the plan can be assured. Plans were announced for the annual Chamber of Commerce baquet and meeting, to be held soon. Methodist Youth Mr in Medford Sunday The Sub-district Method i • t Youth Rally was held last Sun day afternoon and evening in the Methodist Church in Medford. Young folks from Grants Pass. Wilderville, Gold Hill, Talent and Ashland were in attendance to the number of one hundred twen ty five. Several car loads of young people with their sponsors. Mr. and Mrs. John Billings, and Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Bruce attend ed from Ashlaiid. Following the discussion period of the after noon, and the dinner in the even ing, the meeting concluded with a worship service conducted by the young people. A visiting min ister gave the evening sermon ap pealing to the young people to give as much attention to spirit ual values as they do to the phy sica l ---------- o--------- — Frank Farrier McKey of the Klamath Falls naval air station was arrested April 21st on a charge of being drunk and disor derly. He forfeited a $25 bail when he failed to appear in court ----------- o------------ Helping Hand Club Interesting Group There are twenty-four mem bers of the Helping Hand (H. H.) Club now. The members are as follows: Patricia Bailey, Gail Bar num, Neomah Baugh, Geraldine Briscol, Janet Campbell, Delores Childers, Nora Clark, Margaret Clary, Dorothea Coe, Bettie Dav is, Carol Ebnother, Philena Jacob son, Jessie Mackie, Marjorie Mor rison, Julia Norby, Roanna Pet ers, Fawn Phelps, Fern Phelps, Beverly Robertson, Rose Mary Ross, Audrey Schuster, Betty Skinner, and Ruth Taylor. This club is divided into teams of four girls each. The teams work on playground duty from 12:00 to 12:30 at noon, organizir" games for the primary children. The schedule is arranged so that one team works on Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday. Another team works on Tuesday r> Thursday. The girls play gr with the children and direct t play toward profitable sports' • ship. During rainy wea t h e r, games are played in the playshed during the noon hour and sc time small groups of chil play quiet games in the baser The primary children hav- i joyed working with the F Girls, and the noon hour much too quickly when the" a having lots of fun. Twice a month the Heir Hand Club meets with its con-^- lor, Miss Madge Mitchell, to dis cuss their plans and offer sur- oestinns for the improvement of the group activities, and w?” - ' which the primsrv childr< be directed for the best results of the noon-time play.