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This ’n That I by Tii» Old Timer | July wus named from Cuius Julius Caesar who wus burn in tins mouth. i # / According to u Kentucky Edi tor tne geniune strumbci ry j I ioi t- cake "should be a sundwich, us it weie, 01 upe hemes hiding their blushing beauty between layers 01 crisp pie crust”. * * - / *Z4e Pape* *1kat d ia l JStHneikiny ti.oo PER YEAR DW £ ay--And £ay¿ 9t ASHLAND, JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON THURSDAY, JULY j, i 94J Awards Given to Local Youngsters In Swim Campaign Services Monday for Mrs. Greer Volume 13, Number 21 Fourth of July in Ashland Is Observed in Traditional Style Now thut Old.So I bus about re Funeral services were held at duced tne lull uncut to the inilani the Presbyterian church Monday Big Crowds Enjoy Parade. mable stage, a discarded ciguret at 1:30 for Mrs. Lillian Harris The names of those who com Bond Auction. Rodeo. Carnival or u small boy playing with Greer, who died Friday, after a pleted the Red Cross couise In and Other Attractions mutches can create u little diver swimming at Twin Plunges last engthy illness. The Rev. George sion tor the fire department. Shuman, pastor of the First Pres The traditional Fourth of July week, were released the past byterian church officiated. Inter celebration, which Ashland has 1 1 1 week . A daily attendance aver Ben Franklin wrote his own ment was made in the Grand been in the habit of staging each of 172 out of 192 register? Kpituph in 1728 when he was 21 age 7iew cemetery, at Glendale, Cali year, proved more than success- attested to the interest in tin. years old. With his friend Hugh fornia, beside the husband and ltd again this year, with a full Meredith, he had just set .ip a campaign. laughter Gloria who had preced day’s entertainment enjoyed by Those who received awards printing business in Philadelphia. 'd her in death. several thousand people. A per- were: “The body of Benjamin F'runk- Mrs. Greer was born on Apri icct Fourth of July day from the Beginners:—John Wood, 11«. lin, printer (like the cover of an 2, 1868, in Decatur, Illinois. S. weather standpoint, not too hot, .ogers Elaine Olson, Elenor Set old book, its contents torn out iew to womanhood and was a« .at warm enougn to make it a and stripped of its lettering and Delores M itchell, P aula t sh are pleasure out of doors, brought out ated at Emporia, Kansas. V «r, Sarah Stabler, Mrs. V. B. guilding), lies here, food for anuary 26, 1892, she was unite a large crowd for the celebration. worms But the work shall not Philips, Juunita Huck, Larry a marriage to Elbert Rush Grc The day got off to a good start, Wray, Gary Crowson, Kent Bay be lost, for it will (as he believes) .t Kansas City, Kansas. In 18 promptly at ten o’clock with a appear once more in a new and ne, Barnard Engel, Richard Kicks Mr. and Mrs. Greer moved t andy parade. Leading the pa- Keith Bayne, John Wood, Did. more elegant edition, revised and -ade was the Ashland city band, McNerney, David Sattelee, How Trained lion»** and recently Oklahoma, at the opening of th corrected by the author.” .n their neat white uniforms. Cherokee Strip. Mr. Greer pu mother of three lion cub* appear* That was Ben Franklin's answ ard Gray, Rita Golden, Cash Per daily in the great wild lion act lished a paper at Perry, Okl 4 ext in line was the American er to the eternal question: If a rine, Jerry Lauger, Monty Rob with the Dodge’* Greater Show* homa and later at Muskogee. J .egion color guard. Other units man die ,shull he live again? It ertson, Jack Farmer, Frank Hile. and Thrill Circus. which opened 1911 the family came to Oreg< ere the kiddies section with Howard Roberts, Barbara Kent, is one of the quaintest epitaphs to settle at Ashland, where M ccorated bicycles, pets, etc, the Tuesday, July 3rd in Ashland, Sherry Stansbury, Jean Nichol.:, ever written. ogue Troopers of Medford, well Earline Rogers, Shirley Newb y, under the auspice* of the Ash Greer was editor and publish * / # .nown ladies equestrian group, a Chamber of Commerce. The of the Daily Tidings, and was a The men of earth build houses— Margaret Wagner, Helen Flahar- land -me delegation of five hundred Show is located on C street be sociated with his son in lav. ty, and Bruce Smith. Hulls and chambers, roofs and Harvey Ling in Burbank, Review, i WARREN D. COMBS, who is ■oldiers in full battle array from Intermediate Certificates: — tween First and Pioneer. Ride*, Mr. Greer died in September domes— ’amp White, with their motor shows, fun stores, all go to make . , scheduled to conduct a series of -ransports, etc, the American Le But the women of the earth—God John Wood, Roy Rogers, Ted. 1926. Since Mr. Greer’s death, Weitzel, Monty Robertson, Jack u.p one °* 2rea^?st .^‘5 Mrs. Greer has spent most of her revival meetings at the Faith gion iltie band, several floats, the knows— Farmer, Frank Hile, Jerry Laugh show* on the Pacific coast this time in Ashland, wintering in I Temple, corner Fifth and East Boy Scouts, Girl Reserves, and a The women build the homes. w M er, Sherry Stansbury, Jean Nich year. —Anon. California, part of the time. Main, beginning July 8th. Good long line of cow boys and cow ols, Earline Rogers, Shirley Ncw- Surviving Mrs. Greer are tw o' music and practical preaching is girls, and riders. The parade last * / / Speaking of band concerts:— bry, Margaret Wagner, Helen daughters, Mrs. Harvey Ling and | ed about a half hour and was a Uncle Zeke says that after a hard Flaharty, Bruce Smith, Ninon Mrs. William Schuelk e. T h e j promised. pronounced sucess. day’s work the average indivi King, Gloria Wenner, and Ted youngest daughter Mrs. Elbert j Bond Auction Held dual doesn’t have the inclination Huber. Gloria Noelle died on June 6,1 The parade ended in Lithia Junior life saving, ages 12 13 to doll up for an evening concert 1931. park, Ashland’s best known at Pfc. Ralph Gillmore arrived and asks why not have a portion taught by Barbara Osten of Seat Also surviving are grandchild-j traction, and at the band stand, of these concerts on Sunday aft tle: Ted Weitzel, Monty Robert Monday to visit with his wife in ren: Sharon Schofield, Capt. Wes a two hour period was given over son, Jack Farmer, Frank Hile, Medford and his parents, Mr. and ley Greer Ling, Cpl Patricia Loy ernoons? to a bond auction, with Earl T. Jerry Lauger, Sherry Stansbury, Mrs. C. N. Gillmore in Ashland. Ling, T/5 Harvey Russell Ling Jr. * < v Newbry and Ede Dunn as auc Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Lockwood One of the best descriptions of Jean Nichols, Shirley Newbry, Pvt. Gillmore was a prisoner nf James Elbert Ling, Carlos Elbert tioneers. Merchants and business . . . . . . Flaharty, and Bruce k ,. ....... j war of the Germans for about six Noelle-Ling; a niece, Mrs. Mar of Talent received a telegram Smith. war time American motor fuel Helen of Ashland had generously Senior life saving, ages 16 anti months and was liberated when garet Emerson sisters in law Miss from the war department this people comes from the Middle West: donated merchandise and ser ‘‘Tired gasoline,” the Kansas Star over, also taught by Miss Osten: the city of Dresden fell in the Nona Greer, Mrs. Frank Greer of week, telling them of the death vices and these were auctioned of their son, Sgt. Arthur L. Lock- last days of the war in Europe. calls it. Ninon King, Gloria Wenner, and Tlusa, Oklahoma and Mrs. Ed to the highest bidder, the bid Pvt. Gillmore landed in the Unit ward Greer of Winfield, Kansas. wood of the 184 Infantry, 7lh off Ted Huber. der getting the article and his Division, in action on Okinawa ed States a few days ago and was Mrs. Lillie Hadley, formerly of Those in charge of supervision on May 23. Sgt. Lockwood had money’s worth of bonds. Albany but recently of Seattle and registration were Mrs. E. E. given a 65-day furlough to spend E. E. Vail, Ashland postmasted, Snow is Cleared from survived four major battles of the at home. He was captured when arrived in Ashland Saturday •steams and Mrs. Robert Stough. was clerk of the sale and report Pacific, being through the cam evening to spend a week with Mr. Miss Vera Stearnes and Mrs. the Germans made their break Road t Crater Lake ed that $18,325, sale price, of the paigns of the Aleutians, Marsh through the American lines in and Mrs. J. F. Emmett. Norman Porritt assisted. Clearing of the road to the rim alls, Leyte and Okinawa and had bonds were sold. This is not the the Ardennes sector and was rer Helpers lor the two weeks were of Crater Lake has been complet received only two minor wounds 1 figure, which would Sherry Stansbury, Gloria "Wenner ported missing in action of Dedi ed and sonw has also bee clear during [ bring the amount sold close to that time. ember 16. He stated that he be Mrs. C. M. Frazier, Mrs. L. P. ed to provide ample space for Arthur Lockwood was born $25,000. Three $25 bonds, donated Wilman, Mrs. F. DeGroot, Bar came a prisoner of war on Dec picnicking, according to park ember 21. Septemoer 12, 1918 at Klamatn by the aJnsen Lumber Company, bara Dodson, Lydia Crowson, officials. They warn, however, In describing his adventure as that no sleeping or eating accom Fails, moved to Talent in lazo. Elks lodge 944, and the Mountain Margaret Steels, Mildred Randles a prisoner, Pfc. Gillmore stated n e was inducted in the U. b. States Music Co., bringing the tnia Carter, Marchial Stansbury modations are available within that he was not unkindly treated. the park. Army Marcn 9, 1942, and receiv highest prices, one of them being The first services of the Union and Mrs. J. E. Gettling. He was moved about to three ori ed most of his training at Palo sold for $1500. A large array of Vesper Services to be held in Friday evening at Merrick’s : smaller merchandise and the ser Roads around the west side of Lithia Park each Sunday after pool in Medford Upton Van Etten f U dlfferent prison camps be the lake to the north entrance Alto, California. He arrived home vices of several prominent Ash fore being sent to the Camp near on his first and last furlough noon at 5 o’clock was well attend demonstrated underwater diving land business men made up the and to Diamond lake are not yet Dresden He stated that he had June 17, 1943, and embarked at ed. with clothes on, which was part sufficient balance of the sales. traversible, according to the last San Francisco soon afterward. food, although they Mrs. M. B. Keeton of Altadena, of the combat swim exhibition As u su al L itii r'a rk , w ith its were rather tiresome, in that report. Surviving him are two sisters California was the soloist. She Wild flowers are blooming in Mrs. Margaret Williams and Mrs cooi picm cK ing spots aim b eauti- there was very little variation. sang "O God of Love! (J King ol the lower areas where the snow 1U1 le a u u i scenes w as p o p iu ar Peace”. Earl F. Downing, minis Civiil Service Exams He had not lost much weight, has melted, and bears and other Audrey Clupny of Talent; two w itn uiose w no cam e an d o ro u g iii but found that the food was not brothers on Wagner Creek, Leon ter of the Church of Christ spoke Announced Here lu eir picnic lu n cn es.rtn estim ated of the right type to give a person animals may be seen. Warm cloth on "Freedom’s Holy Light ”. He Application for Salesmen, for much strength, and he finds that ing is still advisable and the and Charles Lockwood; and Ho liv e tn o u san u people a g a in lin e d ward Lockwood who is with the stated that the Ten Command filling the position of Examiner breezes are sometimes sharp. tne p a n t to capacity, n le a tu re of army in the Hawaiian Islands. ments were given to a people who for the Reconstruction Finance he is still weak. The latter part th e noon Hour p erio d w as tn e Kid had just been released from bond Corporation ,in the States of of his stay with the Germans he dies p ro g ram w itn races, etc. was put to work, with others, in Ashland Girl Weds Lions Club Installs age as rules for the maintenance Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and building barracks. JKodeo buccesslul of Freedom. He urged that we) Washington, are being sought by At the completion of his fur Navy Officer Recently Officers Tuesday Eve T he biggest a ttra c tio n of the give careful attention to these the United States Civil Service lough Miss Arietta Tyrell and Denver At the regular meeting of the day was m e rooeo a t tile p ractice here he will report to rules of F’reedom in our daily Commission, Eric Weren, Local Bullock, of the United States Lions Club Tuesday evenin, offi Held a t W aiter n n i i ip s Held, 'm e Santa Barbara, California, for living. Secretary, announced today. Navy were united in marriage cers for the coming year were in sev eral uiousand seats w ere lin e d further assignment with t h e Rev. George Shuman of the The salaries for this position June 27 in Condon Chapel of the following the election of to capacity, an d a lir s t class e n Piesbyterian church presided ov are $3828, $4228, and $4628 a army. He will spend most of his First Congregational Church at stalled, three weeks ago. Ivor Erwin of te rta in m e n t w as enjoyed lo r 3 time at Medford, with his wife. er the service; Rev. C. F. McCall year, including overtime compen- Eugene, Oregon. The bride was the installing committee, ead the nours n o m tw o to liv e o clock. of the Congregational church sation. attended by her sister Miss Mabel ceremonies. Installed were Dr. Tne snow started promptly at read the Scripture lesson; Dr. G. There is no written test and no Talent Youth Drowns Tyrell and Harry Alkire, U. S. Walter Weller as president; Bob two o’clock witn tne grand entry W. Bruce of the Methodist church age limits. at Emigrant Wednes. Navy was best man. Rev. W. G. Dodge as second vice president; led by tne nign senool Majorettes led in prayer; Mrs. Earl F. Down Complete informati on a n d Leo Walter Hoffman, aged nine Nicholson performed the double C. N. Litwiller, third vice presi lwtn the city hand, folowed by ing was organist and Rev. A. E. forms for applying may be ob was reported to Ashland police to ring ceremony. The bride was dent; A. A. Snider as secretary marshall Vv alter nambiy and tne Edwards of the Na/arene church tained from Mr. Weren, at Ash have fallen off a cliff at Emi given in marriage by her father, and Hugh McKeever and C. H. colors, with the Rogue Troopers, pronounced the benediction. land, or from first-or second-class grant dam about 2:00 Wednesday Arden M. Tyrell of Lake Creek, Wines as directors. Several of the tne Asniand Kiltie Dand and oth Rev. C. F. McCall, minister of post offices. Applications will be Oregon. officers were not present, and ers riders lollowing. The city the Congregational church will accepted until the needs of the afternoon and drowned in twelve The couple will be at home at will be installed later. feet of water. The boy was play band played the btar Spangled bring the message next Sunday service have been met. ing on the rocks about half way Coos Bay where the groom is sta president, after receiving his Banner wmie the crowd paid tri afternoon. The service will begin Applications are not desired of the length of the reservoir, tioned after a brief honey moon Following the meeting the new bute to Old Glory. at 5:00 o’clock at the bandstand. from persons engaged on war trip. The bride attended South badge of office from outgoing when he slipped off the rocks. H. G. Enders, president of the The public is invited to joiiv in work unless the position applied State police and deputy coroner ern Oregon College of Education president, Dick Trites, called a Ashland Riding Association, Jack these services. for requires the use of higher C. N. Litwiller were notified and and Oregon state. She taught in meeting of the Board of Direc Young, vice president, JJohn P. skills than the worker is using in went at once to the scene of the Ashland High school and Coos tors at which club business was I Daugherty, secretary-treasurer, his present employment. A Cer tragedy. The body was recovered Bay high school. Former Ashland discussed and plans laid for the and Beryl Tucker, assistant sec tificate of Availability from for- at 3:12 and artificial respiration coming year’s work in club af retary, were introduced. Teacher Marries S - « » ' W until 4:28 but X , The Daughters of the Union fairs. A program has not been an Ribbons were presented for the The marriage of Miss Jean Wall Employment Service may be re to revive the youth failed. He was Veterans met at the Parish House nounced for next week, but com first, second and third best par daughter of Mrs. Ethel Wall of quired before appointment. pronounced dead by the deputy Wednesday June 27 for a covered mittee appointments will be ade horses to W. B. Hamby and ----------<j------ - Ashland to Lt. William Donald dish dinner and business meeting. made, so that the regular enter im Warren. coroner. Barnes, son of Mrs. Corn»?lia At that time the birthdays in tainment and civic work of the The youth was born at Twin Ashland’s famous Kiltie band, Barnes of Phoenix, was announc Two Local Girls on June were celebrated, Mrs. Loom club may be carried on under the one out of three or four in the Falls, Idaho, February 27th, 1936, ed recently The service took U of O Honor Roll and is survived by his parents,. is and Mrs. Keaney, the birthday new officers. United States, gave forth with place June 15 at the old First University of Oregon, Eugene, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoffman of I cake was made by Mrs. Nellie some stirring music. Presbyterian church in San Fran June 30 (Special—Two students Peters. At 2 p.m. the business In the rodeo events, Ira Moore, cisco, with Dr. Creighton reading from Ashland are among univer Talent. The body is at the Lit meeting was called to order by Ashland Marine willer Funeral Chapel awaiting Ashland; Mel Mitchell, Medford the service. Mrs. Barnes is a gra sity students listed on the spring the Pres. Mrs. T. J. O’Harrah. Finishes Training and Stan Cooley, Yreka, took the duate of Ashland high school and term honor roll. They are Ninon arrangements for burial. Impressive memorial servic e s An Ashland marine, Private money in the bronc riding contest the Southern Oregon College of King, daughter of Mrs. Ruth E. A. H. O’Harra, president of the were held for the departed mem Robert R. Rowton was recently Ray Murphy of Talent was the Education, and taught physical King 364 Hargadine st., and Bet Nebraska bers. There were eleven visitors graduated from the infantry and only man who qualified as a calf Association, stated Mon education in Medford last year ty Whittle, daughter of Mr. and Browning automatic rifle school roper. In the steer riding event day that he was planning to have from the Medford tent. The groom also attended college Mrs. W. David Whittle, 123 High another at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Danny Rodgers, a Camp White . * . - 1 ---- Nebraska picnic this here where he graduated in 1943 s ,,'e • Miss King has just com- year, as has been the custom for Card of Thanks Calif. He is now prepared for as soldier, and Lowell Fowler of with the first class to receive pleted her sophmore year at the the past several years, and an We take this means of express signment to a combat unit. Ashland, were the only boys who bachelor of science degrees. He university, where she is majoring event ing our appreciation for the many The son of Mrs. Nellie M. Row- long looked forward to by has been on duty in the South in liberal arts, and Miss Whittle former Nebraskans. The event beautiful floral pieces, the many ton, Star Route, Private Rowton qualified. Frank Wooldridge, Central Pacific with the navy. her freshmen year as a journal will be staged about the middle kindnesses and the assistance enlisted in March. A brother, Point; Dean Owens, Medford; and ism major. given us in the hour of our berea Gunner’s Mate 3zc Homer Row- Hugh Barron of Ashland took of August. Repair parts for C olem an ----------- o----------- vement, in the loss of our dearlv ton is serving with the navy. first, second and third in the steer lamps, lanterns and camp stove*. The D.U.V. meets the last W ed Mrs. Albert Lane was a caller beloved husband, father, son, and stopping events. Marshal-Well* Store on the Plaza. nesday of each month at the P a r in Ashland Monday on business brother, Charles Burns. Monument* and markers. See1 The Rogue Troopers drill team Phone 2*1231. ish House. and pleasure. THE BURNS FAMILY Burns Memorial*. On the Plaaa. Pfc. Ralph Gilmore Arrives Home Mon. Talent Soldier Killed on Okinawa First Vesper Ser vice Well Attended (Continued on back page)