Uni damici $1.00 PI K YEAR VOLUME 13, NUMBER 48 ASUI ANI), JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1946 Local Group Formed For Broadcasting Local Group Organize to Provide Radio facilities * Big Enrollment at College for Start of Winter Quarter Articles of incorporation for the Rogue Val­ for the winter quar­ ley Broadcasting Co., Inc, were filed by five ter Enrollment at the Southern Oregon Col­ Ashland business men with the State Corpora­ lege doubles that of a year ago the men outnumbering the tion Commissioner and the County Clerk on with women. This ratio is unique in the history of the institution. Monday. Fifty-five of the seventy odd men M. S. Hamaker, H. H. Hild, R. E. Dodge, Roy enrolled are veterans. The college resumed most of its prewar R. Peck and Frank J. Van Dyke were named hns 'ities. The social program as incorporators. The duration of the corpora­ started off with an all school skate party this week and next tion is unlimited and its capital stock is set at week plans call for a dance. Nearly three squads of men $50,000.00. turned out for the first basketball last Wednesday. Jerry The corporation proposes to engage in the practice Gastineau, former coach at the general business of owning and operating Ashland high school is basketball mentor for the remainder of the radio broadcasting stations; to rent, purchase, season. The college team plans to and dispose of wire facilities for the transm is­ play independent teams this sea­ son, because of the late start. sion of music, speech or pictures from one Students may register for anoth ten days in any of the curricula source to another; to engage musicians, act­ er offered at the college. These in­ ors, entertainers, or other producers of pro­ clude teacher education, junior or lower division, medical- gram s of entertainm ent; to operate network college dental assistantships, merchandis­ ing, secretarial science, and radio facilities for the transmission of radio or tele­ electric service. Many men are en­ vision programs or advertising m atter, and rolled in preprofessional courses to engineering, business, generally to engage in the business of radio leading and law, which they plan to pur­ broadcasting and for such purposes to enjoy sue at the state college or univer­ All students have been satis­ and hold licenses,franchises and permits from sity. factorily housed. Living accom­ modations are still available. State and Federal authorities. One of the incorporators stated the com­ Services Saturday pany. plans to take steps necessary to secure for William McCoy Funeral services were held Sat­ Federal approval for the erection of a radio urday, January 12, at 10 o’clock at the Litwiller Funeral Chapel station in Ashland as soon as possible. Congregationalists Call New Minister T h e Neighborhood Congrega­ tional Church, nt the January 1 meeting, called Dr. E. P. Borden of Oregon City to the local pastor­ ate replacing th Rev. Howard Rees, who left in November, 1944, to join the army chaplain service. The Rev. Clarence McCall has been serving as interim pastor for the local church, since the resig­ nation of Rev. Rees. Dr. and Mrs. Borden have been at the Atchinson Memorial Con­ gregational church in Oregon City the past fifteen years, building that church into one of the strong­ est Congregational churches in Oregon. They are widely known and Dr. Borden is known far and wide as an eloquent speaker. Dr. and Mrs. Borden plan to arrive in Ashland about March first, taking up their residence at the Harrison street parsonage. Services Saturday for Roderick MacDermott Funeral services for Roderick Aubrey MacDermott, 71, of 129 Granite street, Ashland was held at the Litwiller Funeral chapel at 1:30 o’clock Saturday, January 12 under asupice of the local Ma­ sonic lodge. Mr. MacDermott died in his sleep the night of January 9. The family had come to Ashland a- bout a year ago and purchased the home on Granite street, which Mr. MacDermott was remodelling at the time of his death. He had suffered from heart trouble, but was working on the home the day of his death. The family were members of the Lutheran faith. Mr. MacDer­ mott was a member of Golden West Lodge No. 455, A. F. and A. M. in San Francisco and had entered the lodge in 1919. Roderick Aubrey MacDermott was born December 25, 1874 in London of American parents. Surviving him are his wife, Mabel; two sons Aubrey M. of San Francisco and Waldo D. of Oakland; a daughter, Mrs. H. G. Lassen, Ashland; three sister, Mrs Laban Johnson, Mrs. Irene Bly Olive of Bakersfield, Cal., and Mrs. Olive Schauber, of Los An­ geles. Cremation followed the services Capt. Phil Stansbury Returns Home Tues. Capt. Phil ¡Stansbury returned to his home and wife and daugh­ ter Tuesday, completing a year and a half's tour of duty in Ger­ many, where he served under the Allied Military Government. Capt. Stansbury arrived in New York fast Wednesday, immediate­ ly called Mrs. Stansbury on the phone to announce his safe arri­ val, and stated that he was leav­ ing for the Fort Lewis Separa­ tion Center at once. Mrs. Stans­ bury expected a phone call from Fort Lewis advisin gwnen to ex­ pect him home, but due to the striking long distance telephone operators, Capt. Stansbury was unable to call and Tuesday ap­ peared in person, surprising the family, Capt. Stansbury is well known in Ashland, as he was a member of the state police force, stationed here at Ashland for several years prior to his enlistment Following his basic training, he was com­ missioned a lieutenant, sent over­ seas and detailed to work with the AMG. Later he won his com­ mission as a captain. Mrs. Stans­ bury is the former Marchial Tal­ ent. Capt. Stansbury has been grant­ ed terminal leave for the present time, but expects to get his dis­ charge within a month or so. He will not return to duty at pres­ ent. His many friends welcome him home. Sheriff Appoints....... New County Jailer A. F. (Tony) Slonger, county jailer, has submitted his resigna­ tion, effective Feb. 1, it was an nounced today by Sheriff Howard A. Gault. Calvin H. Baird has been ap­ pointed to succeed Slonger, the sheriff reported. Baird has been a field representative of the State Liquor commission until recently, and resigned to accept the county jail post .He was employed for four years at the Federal prison on McNeil’s Island and is an ex­ pert in fingerprint work and oth­ er phases of criminal identifica­ tion. He was also sergeant of guards for the Boeing Aircraft corporation in Seattle and Tacoma for two years. Slonger, appointed about a year ago, formerly resided in Ashland. SERVICE OFFICER TO SET UP OFFICES IN MEDFORD SOON Jack Murray, recently named Jackson county service officer, for the veteran’s administration, reported Monday that he would open offices in the Liberty build­ ing in Medford about February 1. Murray, a former SeaBee, with war service in the South Pacific, resigned recently as deputy sher­ iff, effective Tuesday. His place has been filled by Charles Hol­ brook, an air corp veteran who saw service in the Pacific and European theatre. Ixjcal Legion to Sponsor Clothing Drive In Ashland Polio Benefit Dance Will Be Held Here Jack Dawes of the Ashland Post of the American Legion, was ap­ pointed chairman of the commit­ on February 2nd tee to solicite clothes for people Vern Smith Again Heads of the war torn countries, it was County Committee oFr Aid decided at the last meeting of the To Polio Victims Legion last week. Mr. Dawes plans to contact churches and Announcement was made Sat­ other organizations to get their urday by Vern ¿smith of Ashland, aid and cooperation. who has again been chosen coun­ ty chairman for the annual March Luncheon Stand of Dimes benefit work, that the Opens on Boulevard annual dance for the southern Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Paris the end of Jackson county, will be past week opened up a new lunch held in Ashland the evening of stand at the corner of Siskiyou February 2, at the Elk’s Temple. The American Legion Auxiliary Boulevard and Iowa street, in the The Elks band will furnish the building at one time occupied by niet in regular session on the the East Side Grocery, but the music. Bob Mullins, manager of the Chamber of Commerce has evening of January 7th at the last year used as an office by Dr. accepted the position as Ashland Legion hall, with a good number Weller. finance chairman, and is planning Mr .and Mrs. Paris are known a pre-sale of tickets for the affair. of members present. Mrs. Betty All the money donated or col­ Frazier, president, officiated at by Ashlanders, as they at one the meeting. Routine business time lived here, as Mrs. Paris is lected will be handled by him matters were considered. Mrs. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fr and will be turned over to the Ruth Cushing, Ways and Means E. Warren. The past ten years Mr. committee at the end of the cam­ Committee chairman, and Mrs. and Mrs. Paris have lived in the paign, Mr. Smith said . Mr. Smith pointed out that the Ann Krueger and Mrs. Betty Fra­ middle west. The Paris Luncheonette will well known ‘Wishing Wells” gen­ zier appointed as a committee to feature sandwiches, and fountain erally to be found around town send birthday bags, to be return-1 were not out yet because they had ed at the annual March birthday I service and milk drinks. not come, but will be placed in dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Selby of the stores as soon as they arrive. Refreshments were served by left Sunday for an ex­ Harry Chipman, acting as ath­ Mrs. Glayds Crandall, Mrs. Stella Ashland tended vacation trip southward, letic chairman, has arranged one Corthell and Mrs. Anna Delsman expecting drive as far south athletic event before the drive during the social hour which fol­ as Mexico to before returning. They ends, the funds from which will lowed the business session. plan to be gone a month before be turned over to the county com­ Next meeting will be held on returning. mittee. The event will likely be January 21, at which time initia­ a benefit basket ball game. tion of new members will be held. Amounts Grow Auxiliary members are being urg­ Mr. Smith stated- that since ed Io contact any one eligible to 1941, the amounts collected in join. Jackson county has s te a d ily grown. In 1941, the net amount JUNIOR-SENIOR PTA was $38.00 in 1941, $67.00; in 1942 At a meeting held at the Coun­ TONIGHT AT JUNIOR HI $238.00; in 1943 the total was ty Courthouse Saturday afternoon Tne January meeting of the for William McCoy of 257 Third $348.00 and in the last year’s Jan. 5, Pres. Joe Fader appoint­ Junior Senior P.T.A. will be a street. The Rev Gordon Lindsay, campaign $487.00 was raised.. The ed committeees to activate a well pastor of the Full Gospel Temple covered dish dinner ton i^ h t rounded program of professional above amounts do not include (Thursday) at 6:30 at the Junior! officiated. growth ofr the J»ickson County that.collected by-the theatres as Mr. McCoy was born at Neb­ High Cafeteria. Mrs. Mildred Fra-! teacher’s that goes into the National Theat­ Association. zier is in charge of the dinner com j raska City, Neb. on May 9, 1875 re Fund and is-handled entirely The executive Council compos­ and came to Ashland in 1922. mittee. The program is sponsored ed of: Joe Fader, president, Glenn separate from any local benefits. by the Dads with Mr. Vail as His survivors include four broth ’ The committee has been active Hale, Vice president, Bertha Mc­ ers, David and John of Ashland. chairman of the program commit-j Kinney, in giving aid to those in this coun­ Secretary, Gareth God­ tee. The program will include a Abraham of Fontana, Calif., and ty who needed it, and Mr. Smith dard, Roland Parks, Myrna Frink, talk by Dr. Stevenson of SOCE Sherman of Toledo, Oregon. is compiling a report from the re­ Schuler, and Ethel Thompson, and numbers by the high school Interment was made in the; cords of the committee, on just will meet from time to time to swing band. Talent ceretery. where the money has Jjeen spent discuss current problems, pass on Bring a covered dish and your the findings and coordinate the the past year, it will be printed Steel Garden Cultivators. Seed­ own service for dinner. date. The meeting will adjourn in activities ot the various commit­ at an early ers and Lawn Spreaders, at Mar­ ---------- o_--------- shall Wells Store, on the Plasa. time for the concert at the SOCE tees. The teachers of Jackson County . Lions Club Hears at 8 o’clock. phone 2-1231. are anticipating an active, con-1 structive year, in education. The [ Juvenile Office!- corrftnittees appointed and their I Robert Elder, Jacksort county by Ray programs are as follows: The Hos-' uvenile officer, was the guest pitality Committee: Mrs. Bertha speaker at the regular meeting of McKinney, Chairman, Flora Sto- the Lions club Tuesday evening, koe, Eunice Hager, Mildred Rog­ at the Civic clubhouse. Mr. Elder ers, Gertrude Watzling, and Wilda was a fluent speaker, and went IN V B N T IV B G E N IU S HAS A L W A Y S B S E N H IG H L Y Franks. The Goal: A happy, into detail on the problems fac­ V A L U B O IN A M E R IC A , B U T IN T H E E A R L V D A Y S O R friendly organization of teachers ing county and city officialsin the secure in the knowledge that matter of juvenile delinquencies O U R C O U N T R Y T H E S C IE N T IS T A N D I N V E N T O R - - W H IL E A C C O M P L IS H IN G G R E A T T H I N G S — O F T E N there is strength and happiness in and problems. Mr. Elder cited nu­ unity. merous figures .giving the num­ W O R K E D A G A IN S T G R E A T O B S T A C L E 3 - - P O V E R T Y The Membership Committee: bers of Jackson county youth LACK O F E Q U I P M E N T A N D T E C H N IC A L L IB R A R Y Roland Parks, Chairman, Bill who are on the records in the var­ F A C IL IJ -H E S - Bowerman, Lyle Lindley, and ious classes of misdemeanors and Tyre Dodge. Goal: Entthusiastic, I delinquencies, and gave several 100%, state, local and national cases to prove his statements. support. The Committee for Nom­ The speaker stated that this ination and Orgaization: Myrna county most decidedly needed a Frink Chairman, Edith Bork, detention home for juveniles, and Maude Robinson, Ethel Thomp­ ask" the help of the Lions club son, and Una B. Inch, Consultant. should any such move ever gain The Goal of the Committee for momentum. He pointed out that Nomination and Oreganization is: under the present system, a juve­ A Year-around interest in O S T nile must be placed in the county A elections for building higher ail with hardened offenders a:id professional standards among our many times, “repeater” criminals, officers; by developing stronger when delinquents must necessar­ leadership and by promoting an ily be locked up for a day or active program through better or­ more. This situation has been ganization and a more highly recognized, he pointed out, as a trained electorate. The Program bad situation for youngsters, in­ and Activity Committee: Mary H. asmuch as it is a “finishing Schuler, Chairman, Bertha Stev­ school” on their way to crime, if ens, Mabel Nitzel, Ruth Bolton they are so inclined. and Mrs. Inch, Consultant. The The members found the talk Goal, An active County O S T A interesting and instructive. program in which teachers and Herb“Huston was named chair­ laymen are working on common man of a committee to sponsor a problems. The Committee for dance by the Lions club for re­ Legislation and State Problems turned service men at a future has Glen Hale, Chairman, Gareth date, to be announced later. Goddard, C. R. Bowman, L. P. Linn, E. H. Hedrick, Alf. Mekvold, INDIANA TEACHER JOINS T o d a y - - t h r o u g h o r g a n i z e d r e s e a r c h — Lester D. Harris and H. P. Jewett. TALENT SCHOOL STAFF W O R K I N G T O G E T H E R in M O D E R N L .A B O R . a t o r i e s - The Goal of the Legislation and Carl Summe, who former'- O U R M E N O F G E N IU S H A V E T H E IR O P P O R T U N IT IE S State Problems Committee is: A made his home in Indiana, h r. M U L T I P L I E D M A N V F O L D - - C O N T R l 0 U T I N G IN constructive, well informed atti­ been added to the grade schon! E V E R IN C R E A S IN G M F A 5 I I R P T O T H E tude toward out teachers, our teaching staff at Talent, Roy Par: A D V A N C E M E N T OF OUR D E M O C R A C Y . educational program, and our superintendent annocuned. He i needs and problems by the teach­ teaching the sixth and seventi ers an