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NEWS REVIEW
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ASHI A N D , JACKSON C O U N T Y , OREGON Thursday, Apr.l 8, 194*
3.00 PER YEAR
Correction departm ent: Last
week's doing the town offered ¡1
bouquet of plaudits to MBS.
HARRY DUDLEY for having the
best looking early garden In
town. Mrs Dudley has subse
quently informed us that the
plaudits rigidly belong to MB
ALFRED SEGSWOBTH, she says
his garden is weeks ahead of a n y
one vise's, so to MB. SEG S
WOBTH we offei this week's
plaudits, hope they flower and
grow. . . JIM HABTLE, rototll-
ler extraordinary, Is so busy right
now with his mechanical inuh
that he asked that the NEWS
BEVIEW discontinue the litth
classified ad he's been gunning
Says that too many farm ers were
culling on him for help to get
the ground in shape.
Memo: to BOLAND PARKS
and JOE EADEB, why don't you
educators get togethei and o rg an
ize u central publicity office to
bundle your school publicity.
Give some journalism student
extra credit for it or pay them
so much per published article,
as It would certainly uid the lo
cal press In its search for local
news. Your present set-up, with
each teacher handling his, or her
own departm ent's publicity, p rop
aganda, and hand outs, doesn't
give the school adequate cover
age. Ju st u suggestion, w e’ve got
lots more of them.
CLARENCE WILLIAMS, bee
keeping chief of police, had u hap
py birthday
W ednesday, and
MBS. JA K E WEITZEL gathered
the present. The chief bet MBS.
W EITZEL half pound of candy
th at he was younger than she,
but he lost both the bet und the
candy, m eanw hile BAY RAM
SEY, Bellview's leading citizen,
spent the entire day rigging up
booby traps to surprise the ^hief,
but WILLIAMS refused to bite
on any of them.
Business isn't as bad as it might
lie, and at least It's clean or will
I m - that way when all the paint
stores get to selling all the cus
tomers. In the Im m ediate area
three new paint stores have been
or are going to be opened. RALPH
LEACH opener! last week with
a Sherw ln W illiams store. IBA
CULVER opened this week with
a paint store In Talent, and
FRANK J. KUNTZ plans to open
soon in the Dodge building M ay
be it's a sure sign of spring
Ashland Junior 11 igh School Chorus Will Appear In Concert ApnH X
Festival Plans
Progress; Bowmer
Visits Campus
When Southern Oregon cnlleg •
saw the smiling countenance of
Angus L. Bowmer en Campu
and Ashland caught glimpses of
his busy figure dashing about,
they knew that it was time for
plans for the annual Shakespear
ean festival to he getting under
way. A board of directors m eet
ing was held last week, at .vhic.i
tim e the budget v/as set, plans
for the finishing or the theatre
itself were completed, and a gen
eral discussion of the best m eth
ods of advertising were held A l
so Mr. Bowmer showed the draw
ings he had m ade for costume
for two of the plays, and said
C. dition to the two choruses the and the money will be used to that he planned to send up the
The annual Sprinq vocal con- cem ent made today
y
audience will hear the Jr. High enter the musical groups in the patterns and m aterials as soon as
cert of the Jr. High school and Bjorlie. vocal instructor
boy
s quartet, the Sr. High girl's Southern Oregon college Music possible. Also coming up with
Sr. High school choruses will be
” The
*■* above group is the Jr. sextet, girl’s triple trio, and b o y s Festival which will take place him, >n the summer, is a y -ung
m an well known in costume d e
presented Tuesday night at 8:00 High school chorus.
quartet.
j later this spring.
The
two
groups
combined
in-
signing. who will help him in
p.m. at the Jr. High school gym
A small charge will be made
S .d u m . .c c .,d .: 7 i o .n .nn o u n - c lu d . I7S y o u ., . i n , . , . - In .d -
completing costume sets for the
rest of the plays, and take par
in the productions.
The plays to be presented trom
August 8 to August 23 are "The
M erchant of Venice,” ‘‘Loves La-
Mrs. George Knox, Mrs. Beldon;
borv Lost,” "King John,” and
Block, Mrs. Olive Linlnger, a n d 1,
Saturday evening, April 10, "Otnello.” Tryouts are to be held
Mrs. Clarice Latim er were the
Ashland's National G uard unit June 11 to 13, and rehearsal
new
members
who
were
inducted
TO STUDY PROPOSITION
YMCA REPRESENTATIVE
into the Ashland chapter of Sor will climax their observance of begin immediately. All who saw
PRESENTED BY HAMBY
TO SPEAK IN ASHLAND
optimist International at the re Army week with a dance starting the plays last year enjoyed then,
very much ,and many have a l
H. J. Rounds, W estern field r e gular Wednesday meeting.
Ashland's fliers will have to
at 8 30 p.m. at the Ashland A rm ready sent for information about
Among
the
subjects
discussed
ory. The Maddox B rother and j the plays to be held th is sum-
fly with their own wings accord presentative for the Y.M.C.A.
at the business meeting was the
ing to an opinion handed down world service organization will outcome of the rum m age sale Rose, a Los Angeles hillbilly out j mer. Mr. Bowmer is anxious to
! have as many as possible turn
by city council at Tuesday's be in Ashland April 11 and 12 held by the Soroptim lsts last fit, will play for the dance.
Several hundred people atten d out for try-outs, because there
according
to
Ray
Fletcher,
Y
M.
week
at
which
over
$100.00
was
council meeting. The city adm in
ed open house held by the N at are many parts to be filled in the
cleared.
istrators stated that the electors C.A. secretary.
ional G uard at the arm ory. Tues
The group will m eet again a day evening in connection w ith four shows. College students will
Rounds will speak in the M eth
of the city had Indicated d efinite
find that, contrary to their past
week from Friday at the Weitzel
ly that they were not Interested odist church Sunday morning home on North Main for a cov Army week. The G uard had on beliefs, Shakespeare can be in
April 11th and at the Kiwams
in a municipal airport and that Club; the High School Assembly ered dish dinner. Time of the af display their fire control equip teresting, and a lot of fun. Any
ment, 105 howitzer, carbines. 45 additional inform ation can be ob
it would be up to the alrm inded and at a special "Y m eeting on fair has been set for 7:00 p.m.
autom atic, bazookas, 50 caliber tained 'oy contacting Mr. Leon
group In the city to see that the Monday, April 12th.
m achine gun, individual men's Mulling.
,
Mr. Rounds has spent 25 years
equipm ent, com m unication a p
airport was leased.
in Poland and C hina on YMCA
p a ra tu s - which ~.Jnfii>ides t e l e
A total sum of $150.00 a m on activities and his speeches in the
phones and switch boards: and a
th would lease the airport ac city will concern International as
battery comm andery scope. M aj
cording to W P. and W B Ham pects of situations presently e x
or Fingerhutt of the Officers Re
by, ow ners of the land, and Elm isting in those countries.
Mrs. Gordon Pickell, Ashlan.i
serve Corp showed two films to
er Ayers and R. H. Brahs, ow n
chairm an of the Nation wide
His speech at the Methodist
the group, one was on Byrds E x
ers of the hangers and other church will be titled, " r l.i
C ancer drive, announced this
pedition to Antarctic and the
buildings.
Mrs.
Marjory
Hopkins
and
Mrs
week that the drive for funds to
C hurch's Stake in China.” Sun
M ayor Thornton S. Wiley re day evening at the church the Rose Cook, representatives of the other on Army Day.
Coffee and doughnuts were aid cancer sufferers and to as
commended to the 10 aviation open forum which will begin at Rogue Valley Area Council ol
sist in research would continue
enthusiasts who attended the 7:00 will concern Poland and Girl Scouts, conducted a w ork served to all view ers of the throughout the month of April.
meeting that they prepare an ini China His topic for the Kiwams shop for the girl scout leaders equipment.
The drive began April 1.
tiative m easure In order to place club will be "Am erica and the club, Tuesday, April 6. at the YM LIBRARY OBSERVES NAT.
Mrs. Pickell has been assisted
the m atter before the voters at O rient in 1948.”
in the m ailing of brochures con
CA building.
SUNDAY SCHOOL WEEK
Mrs. Jean R eagan,'president of
the next general election.
The Ashland public library is cerning the campaign by Mrs
DONNA WOODELL MAKES
the Leaders club; Mrs. Merle G il observing N a t i o n a l Sunday John Cotton, Mrs. Ned Mars, and
GRADE AVERAGE OF 3.5
bert, Mrs. E. E. Vail, Mrs. John School Week by collecting a Mrs. Wesley Allen.
One of the 228 undergraduate
Mrs. Pickell added that the
W. Overand, Mrs. O. L. Fox, Mrs group of books that are helpful
students at the University of O re
Elm er Biegel, president of the Hulshof, Mrs. J. R. Glodoski, Mrs. to teachers and superintendents money from the proceeds of the
gon m aking a grade average of
Ashland Rotary club, will head Bronson, Mrs. Hickox. and Mrs. of the Sunday Schools of A sh cancer fund is spent three ways
3.5 or better for the w inter term
a group of delegates from the O'Keefe, troop committee m em land. Source books for illu stra w ith the lions share rem aining in
was Donna Woodell, 11» Seventh
Total assessed valuation of the local club who will attend the bers, were present for the m orn tive stories, Bible stories for dif Oregon. Tw entyfive percent goes
st., Ashland.
ferent age groups, Bible atlases to the national research program .
third annual district conference ing meeting.
The grade point average Is newly formed consolidated school of Rotary International which
Mrs. Les Grant, president of and comm entaries, m odern tra n s 15% goes into a national educa
district
will
be
$5,882.628
accord
based on 12 term hours or more
will be held in Portland April 11. the district girl scout board, Mrs | lations of the Bible for young tional fund, and 60% rem ains in
of study. T hrlty-three students ing to a report from the office of
Adeline Weber, secretary, and people, worship m aterial m is Oregon to be spent in local re
12, and 13.
Leland
Linn,
superintendent
of
m ade a perfect grade of 4.0, all
schools. The addition of Bellview i The other delegates are Orson Mrs Robert Dodge, publicity sionary stories, m odern methods search, local education, and local
“A.”
to the district last Friday added W ray, last year’s president, and chairm an of the scout board, met of Sunday School teaching, and direct assistance to cancer suf
$425,052 This will enable the of-1 W illiam Crock, secretary. Mrs with Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. general books on child psychol ferers.
ficials of the school district to W ray and Mrs. Crock are plan Cook in the afternoon. The Neigh ogy—are available at the library.
---------- committee,
—.......... —, which con , Miss Cora Mason, librarian., Secretary of State Earl New-
plan on complete facilities for a ning on accom panying their hus borhood
sists
of
all
scout leaders, commit- pOjnts out th at while each church bry and Mrs. Newbrv were in
new W ashington school building bands to Portland. Crock. wh<
and additional classroom space at who has been a R otarian for 2 4 4 tee m em bers and board members, ^ as jjs own courses of study f o r . A shland last w eek end.
years and who has a 100% a t headed by Mrs. Hutchinson, also 'th e Sunday School often supple-
the Lincoln school.
The Bellview election, which tendance record, plans to attend took part in the afternoon meet- > n1entary or background m aterial
i is of great assistance in enrich-
was the second one held, carried the Pioneer breakfast during the ing.
Business
conducted
during
t
h
e
, ¡ng
teacher’s own p rep a ra
sessions,
which
is
for
Rotarians
by a m ajority of 63. A total of
114 people in the district voted w ith over 20 years membership day consisted of deciding to send tion.
delegates to Klam ath Falls d i s - __________________
This Week
for the m easure and 51 voted
C o u rte s y R o g u e N e w s
COOKED food sale at Federat-
Mrs. C. A. Heath, accompanied trict meeting May 27-28. Plans
against it.
On W ednesday morning. April
Bellview grade school students by Mr. Clyde Jam es and Mrs were made for a leaders day e(j store. Begins 9:00 a.m. Satur- 14, the first annual vocational
Low Man on a Totem Pole
will continue to attend the B ell Clara P arker, visited in Rose camp training school to be held day, sponsored by Congregation-1 guidance conference will be held
It
burg, Sunday. W hile In Roseburg May 4, at which time leaders will a j ch u rch ladies.
— H. Allen Sm ith
view grade school.
at Ashland High School. At this
The new consolidated district they spent some tim e watching discuss plans for the day camp | — — — .............. .... ....................... j
which will be held from May 31 a Brownie Revel. T entative plans, meeting, which will he in session
Life In A Putty Knife Fac
can borrow up to 10% of its v a l the fish go over the dam there. to June 14 in Lithia Park. A ' were also m ade for play-day to from 8:30 to 12:00; several busi
tory—H. Allen Sm ith
uation. This will perm it the new Mrs. Heath also visited Mrs. Zoe scout court of aw ards a n d be held in Ashland at which tim e, ness and professional people will
district to borrow up to $588,000 C arpenter, a form er Ashland re
Lost In The Horse L a ti
Brownie fly-up will be held May ; both Brownies and Bluebirds will be invited to meet and talk with
for the building program which sident who now lives in Rose
students interested In entering
tudes—H. Allen Sm ith
20. April 17 was the date set for take part.
will be started in the near future. burg.
their field of business.
The program will begin with a
general
assembly featuring an
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Or, if you prefer all three
address on the topic, "W hat Shall
In the large economy size
I Do?"
entitled. . . .
Local Fliers Face The Problem
Of Operating Their Own Airfield
Four Ladies Join
Soroptimist Club
National Guard to
Sponsor Dance
Scout Leaders
Take Part In
Workshop Tuesday
Schools Can Now
Borrow $588,000
Mrs. Pickell H eads’
Cancer Drive Group -
Local Rotarians
Are Planning Trip
What They
Vocational Guidance .
Course to be Offered
Senior Class Members
Are Reading
Southern Oregon College Plans for Mother’s W eek End
'Three Sm iths In The W ind’
Also—
R hubarb-the cat who in
herited a baseball team. H.
Allen (same feller) Smith
Lo, The Form er Egyptian!
H.
Allen (guess
who?)
S m ith'
76
M ART
270 East Main
Phone 8011
(From the Siskiyou)
In the spotlight now is the next
big project for the Associated
Women, their annual presenta
tion of M others' W eekend to be
given this year on May 8. Form
letters have been distributed to
the students inviting m others in
advance, th at they m ight have
ample time to make arran g e
m ents to attend. Later double
postals will be sent to each m oth
er.
The day’s events will follow,
to a large extent, the pattern set
lust year. The day will open with
I registration of m others in the
J m ain h ull iron» 9:00 to 10:30 a.
G eneral chairm an for this
rn. The first big program of the | acting as models, will be given year’s presentation of M others’
in
the
auditorium
.
After
this
as
day is the W omen’s Honor A s-,
W eekend is Betty Madsen of A sh
sembly to be held in the auditor sembly, free time has been al land.
Program chairm an in
lowed
to
give
m
others
a
chance
lum at 10:30. This will include •
charge of the day’s assembly are
to
visit
with
their
sons
and
guest speakers, scholarships and
Gloria Fair, registration; Beverly
aw ards, installations of new A. daughters.
Autry, honor assem bly; Aletha
The
first
event
of
the
even
W. S. officers, and pledges to
Emerick,
luncheon;
M arjorie
ing *is slated for 7:00 p.m., when
the honoraries.
Crow, afternoon program ; M ar
Sigma
Epsilon
Pi.
W
omen’s
Hon
Following the assem bly at 12:30
jorie Fliniau, Sigma Epsilon Pi,
th rie will be a luneneon for all oorary, will hold a formal invi initiation.
tation
of
new
members.
Then
the M others and the women stu-j
Com m ittee chairm en for the
dents, in Susanne Homes H a ll., as a climax of the day’s events
W
eekend are Caryl Vanderwgll
The new AWS President, Gloria there will be the all-fam ily as
publicity;
Trubee W etterau, spe
sembly
at
which
time
the
mod
Lusby, will preside over the meal. '
and a musical program will b e , ern dance class and the music de cial guests: Joan Hoppe, corre
P at G reenam ayer.
presented. At 2:15 an Afternoon partm ent in cooperation w ith the spo n d en ce;
E ntertainm ent Program featuring dram a departm ent will present ; program s; Dorothy Howry, ush-
a style show w ith our SOC girls the "Juggler of Notre Dame.’ i cring; A la ir C lifton, music.
Many Vocations Listed
Following this address the con
ference will break up into 45
m inutes sectional meetings. Each
will feature a 30 m inute talk by
the guest speaker on their v a r
ious occupations followed by a
question period At this tim e s tu
dents will have an opportunity to
ask any questions they might
have concerning the different
fields of work.
Among the occupations to he
discussed in the sectional m ee t
ings are auto mechanics, engi
neering, dentsitry, me,d i c 1 n e
aviation, secretarial work, teach
ing, journalism , photogra p h y,
coaching, ministry, and farming.