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January 31
AMILANO, JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
Legion To Have Get
Acquainted Meeting
i S. P. Schedules
Ashland Post of the American
Legion is planning a get acquaint­ New Fast Service
ed meeting for Friday evening,
with a dunce to follow the meet­
ing. Meeting and dance will be Portland to Frisco
held ul the Civic club house and
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1946.
I
TALENT NEWS
Ashland Elks Team
VOL. i j . No 49
SOC Invitational
Hoop Tourney Set
for February 13-16
TALENT, Jan. 21—T a l e n t to Play Marines
Grange held its regular meeting
The Ashland Elks cage team
I hursday January 17. Interesting will
play in Medford next Wed­
reports were given by the various nesday
evening, January 30 on the
cy^'nittees, and the program con Medford floor against a small but
listed of games and music.
powerful Manne team from the
Ashland Elks Will Play tha
A pair of de luxe Diesel-pow­ New member were Mr. and Mr* Klamath Falls Marine b a s e .
begin* at 8:30.
Southern Oregon College, Jan.
Illinois Valley Rambler*
There are many returning vet ered daytime streamliners, to be John Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Bran­ Funds from the game will go to 21—Southern Oregon College to­
In a Benefit TUt
the
infantile
paralysis
fund.
eruns in Ashland at present, and called the Shasta Daylights, will nan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tory,
day announced that the annual
The game is expected to be a Invitational Basketball Tourna­
Legion would like to have be placed in daily service betw- and Mr. Jack Collens.
Under sponsorship of the Ash the
them at the meeting, in order that eenPortland and San Francisco by
Each Grange member was ask­ thriller, inasmuch as the Ashland ment has been tentatively sched­
lund Lions club, a tx<nefit basket they
may
get
better
ucquuinted.
the
Southern
Pacific
Company
ed
to bring a valentine to the team is at present occupying top uled for March 13, 14, 15 and 16.
bull game will be played in Ash All returned veterans and then
spot in the independent league
Those who have observed the
President A. T. Mercier announc next meeting on February 7.
land the night of Thursday, Janu­
and the Marines are riding a win­ development of basketball in
ary 31, witii tlie Aslilund Elks und ladies are especially invited to at cd today.
A
new
Grange
Hall
is
being
ning streak, which has brought Southern Oregon will find oppor­
this meeting. Refreshments
tile Illinois Valley Ramblers, both tend
The new trains will operate planned and everyone is enthus victory in the last seven games tunity for reminiscence in the an­
will
be
served
and
u
genera
independent teuins squaring off good time is promised. •
over the fast Cascade line of the astic about the project. Bi-week­ played.
nouncement from the College that
for the go. A preliminary gumt
Shasta Route, it was stated, but ly Saturday night, public dances
The Marine team, admittedly the 1946 tournament will be un­
will be pluyed beginning at 8 o’­
bus service will be established to be held in the Talent City Hall lacking in height, is depending der the direction of R. W. McNeal
clock und the main buttle sche­ Public Schools Out
from
Grants Pass south to Duns­ will be sponsored by the Grange upon speed and accuracy in bas­ who organized the first tourna­
duled to start at 9 o’clock. Both
muir, and from Roseburg north to to help finance the new hall. Re­ ket shooting to pull them through ment in 1928. McNeal, since 1932
guines will Ire pluyed in the Jun­ for the Day Friday
against the larger Ashland team the head of the geography depart­
ior high gym.
With the first semester in the Eugene to provide direct connec­ freshments at the dances will be
Tickets for the game are on ment of the College, came to the
provided
by
the
Home
Economics
A determined effort by tin school year ending this week, tions with Siskiyou line points.
sale at Howard Oden’s Sporting institution as its first athletic di­
Club.
Lions club to get u city wide pre- there will be no school Friday,
Present overnight train service
shop, for those who want rector in 1927; and one of his first
game sale of the tickets is being January 25, in the Ashland public between Grants Pass and San
Refreshments were served to Goods
observations was the limited op­
to
get
them.
made. All funds will go to the schools. The teachers will use that Francisco, and between Ashland the 44 members present by Rach
portunities
for basket ball pro­
county fund for relief of infantile
el Bradley, Leora Sumner, and
vided for the smaller high schools
purulysis sufferers. Tickets went day and Saturday to complete and Portland will remain in ef­ Goldie Abbot.
H. S. Principal Misses of Southern Oregon. Invitations
their records for the first term so fect.
on sale Wednesday.
were sent to “Public High
An
important
mass
meeting
is
that
the
second
semester’s
work
Along with his official an- to be held Thursday night Jan­ First Day of School
Tlie Ashland Elks quintet, at
Schools not in districts of the first
nounment of the new coach
present is on top spot in tin may be started on Monday.
class, or having a registration of
uary
24
at
8
p.m.
in
the
Talent
in
16%
Years
Here
streamliners,
made
at
today’s
At present it seems that the
bou them Oregon Independe n t
less than a hundred students.” to
basket ball league, and have next day off for the Ashland stu­ luncheon meeting of the Portland High school gym. Discussion to When Earl Rogers was called participate in a tournament on
chulkcd up numerous victories to dents will be on Good Friday, Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Mer be on the need for enlarging the to Salem recently by the death of the College campus. The plan was
cier revealed plans for progres­ Talent school. Everyone is urged his father he missed his first day enthusiastically received by the
win the top rank. The game is April the 19th.
sive streamlining of the Cascades, to attend.
expected to be a good one.
service in the Ashland schools schools and the public. From 1928
premier sleeper trains on the
Price of admission is set at a
The Talent Barber Shop was of
1932, when McNeal retired
in
16 Vi years. Rogers has spent to
Portland-San Francisco run.
dollar, according to officials of
recently purchased by Mrs. Clara
from
coaching, the tournament
his entire teaching experience in was one
the game.
It is hoped the Shasta Day Meagher.
of his major interests.
this city first as an instructor in nder the direction of ‘Hobby”
lights can be put in operation by
Public
dances
are
held
each
the Junior High, then as Princi­ Hobson and Jean Eberhart the
the end of the year and that the
S()(’ Students Elect
new cars being planned for the Saturday qight at the Talent City pal of the Junior High and now tournament continued to be one
will begin arriving ear­ Hall sponsored alternately by as Senior High Principal.
of the outstanding events of
Officers for the Year At the annual election meeting Cascades
the Grange and Fire Department.
ly in 1947.
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Southern Oregon until 1942, when
of
the
Ashland
Campfire
Council,
Southern Oregon College, Ash­
the
war caused its temporary ces­
Some
remodeling
is
being
done
‘
“We
have
given
our
ideas
to
the
land, Jan. 19—The associated held in the public library Thurs­ designers of the car building com­ at the Talent Market, in order to
sation. This spring it is being re-
men students of the Southern day, January 10 the following of­ panies and they are now working install a soda fountain.
activitated, and in the absence of
Jean Eberhart who is still in the
Oregon College have elected the ficers were elected to serve tor out the technical details and spe­ Jack Collens Service Station is
the new year: president, Roland cifications of the new coach
military service, its reorganization
following officers for the year:
is to be under the supervision of
L.
Parks: vice president, Gerald streamliners,” the railroad presi a gay place for the men to talk,
John McLain of Ashland, Presi-'
now that it has a new coat of It was with regret that the Ash­ its originator, R. W. McNeal.
den, J. Burdic of Ashlund, Vice- Wenner; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. dent said. “As soon as this infor­ paint.
is available and bids can
land post of the American Leg­ Invitations to this year’s tourn­
President; Darwin Wissenback of Marjorie Davis. The Board of mation
be made the orders will be plac­ Talent High school students are ion accepted the resignation of ament are being extended to the
Sponsors
elected
as
follows:
Ro­
Klamath Falls, Secretary; Gordon
ed.”
Beecher Danford Tuesday even­ forty-six “B” high schools located
L. Hayes of Medford, Treasurer. land L. Parks, Gerald Wenner, The Shasta Daylights will be having their six weeks exams. ing as commander of the post, in Klamath, Douglas, Coos, Har­
They will have a ball game with
Mrs. Marjorit Davis, George Icen
but press of private business and ney, Curry, Jefferson, Deschutes,
hower, Henry G. Enders, Dr. W. postwar editions of Southern Pac­ Kerby Friday night.
increasing
duties as Legion com­ Jackson, Josephine, ake, and
ific's
famous
steam-powered
Day­
Church of Christ
Crandall, Frank Davis, Mrs. Mar- lights on the coast and valley runs
Mildred G. Behr, recently dis­ mander were the reasons given Crook Counties.
chall Stansbury, and Mrs. Roy 1 between San Francisco and Los charged from the United States by Mr. Danford for the move. Mr.
Honors Servicemen
Frazier.
Angeles, which have made rail- Navy, is staying with her sister Danford served in both World Local College Lists ..
Last Monday evening a covered
Wars in the Coast Artillery and
President
Parks
has
announced
1
road
history as everyb o d y ’: 'S Mrs. Edna Schroeder.
dish supper was served in honor the following committee appoint-1 streamliners”
was discharged about two years 141 for Winter Term
low
because
of
their
lov
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Roland
Parks
and
of set vice and ex-service men ments: Annual Campfire Girls cost luxury trips. Each of the new
ago because of overage. He serv­
and women at the Chruch of
trains will have 44 cars in addi­ daughter, Tammy, and Mrs. Bev­ ed about 25 years in the National Southern Oregon College, Ash­
land, Jan. 19—Registration for the
Christ on the corner of second Camp at Lake of the Woods: tion to the Diesel electric power ington of Ashland were guests Guard.
Henry Enders, chairman, Mrs. units, and besides the coaches, Sunday of Mrs. R. F. Parks.
and B streets.
Jake Laler, first vice command­ winter quarter at the Southern
The dining room was beautiful­ Frazier and Dr. Crandall. Annual will include baggage car, diner,
Freddie
McPhearson
of
Shady
er,
took the chair and will serve Oregon College now totals 141. A
ly decurated in red, white, and Drive for funds: Marchall Stans­ kitchen car, coffee shop .tavern Cove recently returned veteran until
uuin new commander ij elected ^°tal of 75 men students and 66
biue. The candles were blue and bury, Cjiqii man, Gerald Wem
■■
and observation-parlor car.
Siapan was the dinner guest Nominations* erere In effect and woman Students are enrolled swith
’.vh'tc witif cluster* oi Pyrartmiha ond George lcenhower. Annual The diner-kitchen-coffee sh op from
Jake Lafer and Jack Francis were additional students registering
encircling eaci, candle holder. dinner meeting of Council to will form a three-car unit, with of Mr .and Mrs. P. J. McAbee, nominated for the position as daily.
Tuesday
evening.
Beautifully arranged bouquets de­ meet w ith M iss D eM o 11, the kitchen in the center.
are vet-
Mrs. L E. Buchanan and Miss commander Nominations will be I 56 of the - men * students
corated the tables. The program, district representative, Mr. Geo­ Exterior color schemes of the
•*« — » ” ■
under direction of Mrs. George rge lcenhower, chairman, Frank, new streamliners will be the red, Jeannette Buchanan spent the
Andrews was opened by group Davis and Mrs. Davis.
orange and black combinations of week end with Helen B. Wisner held, Tuesday February 12th.
singing led by Arden Hall, a
Registration will remain open
the San Francisco,Los Angeles and left Monday for their home in The dance Friday night was dis
The
progrtm
for
the
coming
piano duet was played by Phyllis
until Wednesday, January 23 for
Daylights,
which
the
company
be­
Michigan.
cussed.
The
Auxiliary
will
fur­
Rae anj Joanne downing, follow­ year has been tentatively set as lieves will show to particular ad­
nish light refreshments. The next full time or part time students
ed by a vocal duet “Whispering follows: February 14 Annual Dad vantage against the contrasting
dance is planned for Washing­ interested in beginning Secretar­
Hope," sung by Mrs. Blanche and Daughter Dinner and pro­ greens of the Oregon landscape. Services Thursday
ton’s birthday on Friday, Feb­ ial Science Courses, Junior Col­
Petit and Mrs. Khoda Kron. A gram at Junior High School. Mrs The interior color schemes and
ruary 22. These Legion dances lege work or Education. Adequate
very interesting talk on social Bailey and Mrs. Davis in general exclusive fabrics, while not yet for F. B. Goodhue
are open to all veterans and
is still available.
problems, “The Relationship of supervision.
w'orked out in detail, will reflect Services are being held today, their ladies. There is no door housing -------o
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Home und Church to the Nation”
the
colors
and
characteristics
of
March 1946. Dinner meeting at the Oregon scene. The dining car Thursday, January 24, for Frank charge but a collection is taken
was given by Justice of the Peace
B. Goodhue, who died at the local to defray expenses.
Dr. Stevenson Goes to
Mrs. Nelle Burns. Impromptu Plaza to meet with district repre­ and coffee shop will also be re­ hospital Monday evening, after an
sentative,
Miss
De
Mott.
remarks were made by Earl Down
presentative of Oregon through
State Board Meeting
illness. Services are be- SCFVICPQ H p lrl f n r
March, 1946, Annual Council the items to be carried on the extended
ing, minister und George Andrews
ing held in the Conger-Morris
1 1 6 ,0 I O r
SOUTHERN OREGON COLL­
Blessed Be The Tie That Binds,” Fire Meeting at which girls re­ menus.
Funeral Home in Medford, with T h o m a s T a y l o r M o n .
EGE,
Ashland, Jan. 19—Dr. Elmo
sung by the congregation brought ceive their rankings. The public
While details of the train de­ the Rev. A. H. MacDonnell,
.J
MacDonnell. vicar
« ___ ,
the program to a close.
Funeral services were held at N. Stevenson, President of the
sign, interior equipment and fur­ of Trinity Episcopal church in
is invited.
Thirteen service men were pre­ Spring 1946 Annual member­ nishings are not ready for an­ Ashland officiating. Interment the Litwiller Funeral Home Mon­ Southern Oregon College left Fri­
sent and eighty-seven were pre­ ship
nouncement at this time, it was will be made in the Jacksonville day, January 21, for Thomas day, January 17, for Portland for
drive.
sent in all.
Franklin Taylor, 655 East Main meetings of the State Board of
disclosed that new-type windows cemetery in the family plot.
July or August, Annual Camp are being planned to give pass­ Mr. Goodhue came to Southern street, who died January 18 at the Higher Education. Folowing these
A very pleasant evening was
enjoyed by all.
at Lake of the Woods.
engers a wide-angle view, verti­ Oregon about 30 years ago. He convalescent home at 217 North meetings President Stevens o n
September 1946, Annual drive cally as well as horizontally. It has been a railroad contractor. He Main. Dr. George W. Bruce, of will meet with the Oregon State
to get new girl members into the was also pointed out that when urchased property on the Old the First Methodist church offi­ Teachers Association Curriculum
Leonard Howell Is
the new trains start operating. tage Road near Central Point. ciated ,and interment was made Committee and the State Science
Ashland Campfire groups.
Daylight
streamliners service will He had been ill for a long time, in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Homeward Bound
January, 1947, Council Meeting be available
Mr. Taylor was a native son of Committee in Salem. He will re­
for almost the entire but about three months ago he
Ashland,
having been born here turn to the College about mid­
Pearl Harbor, T. H.—Leonard for election of officers.
length of the Pacific Coast.
fell, breaking a hip and since that
The Campfire Girls movement Improvements planned for the time
on
October
4, 1881. He was a week.
R. Howell, SK2c, USNR, of Ash­
has been confined in the
land, Ore., is one of 1,357 high- is one of the finest character dev­ Cascades will include three-car Community Hospital here. There former Southern Pacific em-
ployee.
point Navy veterans whom the eloping programs, sponsored in diner-lounge units, similar to the are no near survivors.
Surviving Mr. Taylor are his George P. Goolsby
America
today
Parents
with
girls
luxurious
and
unique
triple
units
Navy is returning to the States of the proper age are urged to now in the San Francisco-Los
brother,
Noel Taylor of Ashland;
for discharge aboard the U.S.S. encourage their daughters to be­ Angeles Larks. Streamlined sleep­ Mrs. Lida J. Burns and son, Roy Taylor and Harvey Taylor of Returned Home Here
Jimmie
returned
to
Portland
Tues
DUPAGE, an attack transport of come members.
Pearl Harbor, T. H.—George P
ing cars will also be added when day evening after an extended Klamath Falls and a sister, Mrs.
the Navy’s famed “Magic Carpet"
Goolsby, Sic, USNR, husband of
they can be delivered by manu­ visit with Mrs. Nelle Burns in J. A. Walker of Bend.
Mrs. Marie L. Goolsby of 147
fleet. This ship left Guam, Dec­
facturers, it was stated.
Ashland.
Granite
St., Ashland, Oregon, is
ember 20 ,and is scheduled to ar­ Rodney 0. Merriman
SOC Slates Music
one of 1,571 high-point Navy and
rive in Seattle about January 5. Homeward Bound
Marine veterans whom the Navy
Festival April 4-5
Passengers will go directly to
is returning to the states for dis­
the Separation Centers nearest .. Pearl Harbor,
. . . . T.
. . . H.—Rodney^jj^
TTO kto
Southern
Oregon
College,
Ash­
,
1 . .1
1 Merriman,
MoMMlc, USNR,
charge
aboard the U.S.S. LAUR­
the ■ r homes to ________
complete
the e fo r-|of
Lester Messriman
of 384' Hel-
land, Jan. 19. The Southern Ore­
malilies of obtaining their dis­ men St., Ashland, Ore. is one of
gon College will be host to the ENS, which left Okinawa, Dec­
ember 25 ,and is scheduled to
charges before returning to civil­ 1,035 high-point Navy veterans
ODT Order effective February land and Coos Bay where the dis­ Music Competition Festival to be arrive
in San Francisco about
ian life.
held on April 4 and 5. All the high
w’hom the Navy is returning to'
...
.
. . .
the States for discharge ■ aboard
will release short line cars tance is 245 miles.
schools in Oregon south of Reeds- January 11.
Under the same order, effective ,port and Cottage Grove will come The U.S.S. LAURENS is one of
U.S.S. BUNKER HILL, which ' were the run is greater than 351
Revival Meetings at the
left the Mariannas, December 31, miles. On March 1st the order on February 15 the overnight to Ashland to compete in this fes­ more than 150 attack transport
and is scheduled to arrive in San will release short lines cars where sleeping car service between Sac­ tival.
ships of the Navy’s famed “Magic
Free Methodist
Pedro about January 14.
ramento and Los Angeles, be­
Carpet” fleet now engaged in the
Dr.
Elmo
N.
Stevenson,
Presi­
the
run
is
251
miles
or
more.
On
Revival Now on at the Free
The U.S.S. BUNKER HILL is
tween
Los
Angeles
and
Phoenix
task of returning servicemen from
dent
of
the
Southern
Oregon
Col­
Methodist Church. 77 E. Main St. one of the Navy's large carriers March 15th it will release all where the distances are in excess
lege, attended the meeting of the far-flung islands throughout
Ashland. Jan. 22 to Feb. the 3rd. which provide fighter and bomb­ short line cars
of 351 miles will be restored. On Music educators held in Medford the Pacific.
With Mrs. Lola Willows as Evan­ er support in the invasion of en­
Under this order the Southern
gelist from Winnipeg, Canada. emy island bases and was a part Pacific will establish overnight March 1 the overnight service recently. This group set the dates
between San Rafael and Eureka,
A Traveling Examiner of Oper­
Also Miss Eva E. James as singer, of the air, surface and undersea
car service betwe e n California will be restored, where for the Music Competition Festi­ ators
and Chauffeurs is scheduled
Mrs. Willows is also a singingblockade of Japan before the end sleeping
val
and
accepted
Dr.
Stevenson’s
Evungelist and has ministered to of the war. This ship is now oper- Southern Oregon and San Fran­ that distance is in excess of 250 invitation to hold the festival at to arrive in Ashland, Monday, Jan
28, 1946, and will be on duty at
capacity audiences at Camp Meet- ating with the "Magic Carpet” cisco where the distance is 442 miles. On March 15 the overnight the Southern Oregon College.
the City Hall between the hours
ings and Revival Campaigns in which hy January had returned miles effective February 15. Ef­ service between San Francisco
various parts of Canada. Be sure 1,947,995 service veterans from fective March 1st Southern Paci­ and Reno, between San Francisco The fire department was called of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., according to
fic will restore sleeping car ser­ and Fresno and between other ,o the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noel a recent announcement released
to hear these ladies bring their the Pacific.
the Secretary of State’s of-
o
message in word and song.
vice between Portland and Sou­ points where service was discon-! Heard Monday afternoon, to com- from
fnce.
Pastor, Rev. E. R. Quick ex­ Lawrence Vern Espev \uis A r­ thern Oregon points. The distance tinuel in July will be restored.
,b a t.a fire resulting from an over-
All those wishing permits o
tends a hearty welcome to all.
rested by the city police* otr a Portland to Ashland is 342 miles.
The
Southern
Pacific
is
very
hpat,pd
furnace.
Damage
was
..
„
_
—
licenses
to drive cars are asked to
charge of violation of the basic Effective March 15 the Southern
very
opportun- f^ m th e r° the wa’,s and smoke get in touch with the examiner
ery happy to have the opportun-,
Window qlan, paint and oil at rule. Espey forfeited the $10.00 Pacific will restore the overnight ity
to
v erm X l
,o re-establish h this
thi5 o overni8ht
' Ä B d«P«rt-
S dunn« these hours.
Marshall-Wall* Stora, on tha bail set by his failure to appear i
K *
J* .
Camp Fire Council
Officers Elected
Danford Resigns
as Legion Head
t
Southern Pacific to Restore Pullman
Service Through Ashland on March 15
l
Plata, phona 2-1231.
In court.
' sleeP|n< car «ervlce between Port ’ervice'
is
Street.
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