Letter From
Washington
By Hon. Harrit Ellsworth,
Congressman. 4th District
After considerable deliberation
the Coininission charged with the
reaponaibillty of renovating, re
placing or rebuilding the White
House, has now decided to res
tore it and leave the external
appearance as It is now. (It bad­
ly needs a coat of paint.)
I
learned from one of the members
of the Commission recently that
one of the troublesome problems
faced by their group is what to
do with the old lumber, bricks
and stone removed from the buil
ding. There will be a vast
amount of such stuff, he said.
After all, the White House is
no ordinary building.
Every
ounce of wood and masonry in
the structure is steeped in hist
ry. Some of the replaced tim
bers are blackened from the fire
set by the British during the
war of 1812. Some of the stones
I am told, bear chisled inscrip
tlons names and dates done at the
time they were layed in place
NEWS REVIEW
Voi. 18 No. 23
ASHLAND, JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON THURSDAY AUGUST 11, 184»
Price Five Cents
Horse Show Slated Here Aug. 28
Chamber Employment Study Voted
At Tuesday Luncheon Meeting
Biding Program
Scheduled For
Rodeo Grounds
Ashland Chamber of Commerce
members voted at their Tuesday ‘— And N ot A
luncheon to continue their prog­ Drop To Drink*
The Ashland Riding Associat­
ram of inviting guest speakerss
ion will present a two-and-a-half
Doe* the strang« taste In
who will discuss local winter, and
hour riding show at its rodeo
Ashland's
water of the past
grounds in Valley View on Aug.
year-round, employment possibil­
several days remind anyone
28, John Daugherty, secretary-
ities.
of the old flood days back in
Will Save Material
reasurer of the organization an­
Dr. Elmo Stevenson, president
early '48? Well, not tor long,
nounced today.
None of the material will be of Southern Oregon college and
With a well-planned program
destroyed — at least not until chairman of the program com­ reports Utilities Superinten­
dent Elmer C. Biegel.
arranged by having individual
everything that Is wanted by mittee, reported on the meeting
Biegel explained that the
■vent chairmen, Daugherty said
museums und for souvenirs has of the State Board of Higher Ed
taste
is oil from dead algae
-hat patrons can be reasonably
been saved. Definite plans have ucation and asked for a vote on
and that the water is being
ertain the show will start, and
not been made but it is guessed the program for the remainder of
treated with chlorine, amm­
and, on time.
that the old wood may be made the year.
onia and carbon. The car­
into gavels, canes or panels and
Twenty-one events have been
"After careful consideration, we
bon
will eventually rid the
that paper weights may be made members of the program commit­
isted fr the show which w il l
water of the algae and the
from the bricks and stones. The tee decided that the problem of
(et underway at 2 p. m., begln-
H2O
ill be itself again.
Commission is having a hard securing steady employment In
ling with the Grand Entry and
He said that recent tests
time deciding just what to do Ashland Is our most crucial task,"
( ncluding several types of races
prove the water absolutely
about it.
and exhibitions.
Dr. Stevenson told the chamber
harmless, even though the
The Administration demand membei in explaining the choice
Daugherty also announced that
taste be disagreeable.
that we supply arms and ammun­ of programs that had been offer­
h e Ashland Riding Association
ition to the Pact countries is ed.
grounds will be rented Sunday.
meeting tough sledding in the
\ug. 21, to the Rogue Valley
Speakers who have appeared in
House o f Foreign Affairs Comci- the past lew months have cover­
tamblers motorcycle club. The
ttee.
This country is asked to ed subjects relating to water
club is sponsoring an afternoon of
dig up an additional billion and power, domiciliary work at Camp
motorcycle races on that date.
a half dollars for that purpose. White, mineral prospects and a
A list of events for the horse
The idea does not appeal to me survey of industrial possibilities.
show follows.
and I do not think we should take
1. Grand Entry (all contest­
Subjects to be discussed in the
any such dangerous step in haste. future are on wild life, forest pro-
ants).
Off hand, it seems to me that pil­ dets, crop and soil studies, clim­
2. Shetland Pony race ( %
ing up that much \ high grade ate benefits of the area the fruit,
mile).
Fire which broke out Monday
military equipment in Western stock and poultry production, and
3.
Tennessee Walking Horses
afternoon destroyed the Copeland
Europe would be offering a tourist needs.
(exhibition)
mighty tempting prize for a pre­
4. Girl’s Race (12 years and
He mentioned the $360,000 lib­ Lum beer warehouse and Whittle
datory power.
younger)
rary-classroom building athletic Fuels wood yard at the corner
Our country has been correctly field, renovation of Churchill of Third an A Streets, as well
5. 3-Gaited Pairs (Exhibition)
referred to as the "Arsenal of Hall, new property purchases, a« damaging other nearby build­
6. Boys Race (12 years and
Democracy."
If the arsenal is central heating plant, etc., as pro­ ings.
younger)
Picnicker* and motorist* from all over Southern Oregon and
kept here we know pretty well jects under consideration at the
7. Squaw Race
The fire, which caused an est­ Northern California have been flocking to Lithia Park during
what is going to happen to it. Our college.
8. Slow Race (Owners trade
imated
$2,500 damage to the the past few weeks seekng relief from the heat wave.
The
experience in placing large stores
horses, last horse wins.)
In recalling the response of
of arms and ammunition on other state board members to Monday's Copeland and Whittle properties young lady in the photo above is enjoying the view of Ashland
9. Sulky Race
shores is not encouraging. The presentation of Shakespearean alone, was started by two boys creek, which runs the entire len gth of the park.
10. Scoop Shovel Race
Russian army even now moves Festival he said that after seeing lighting firecrackers. Fire Chief
11. Ladies Race
Clint Baughman said the youths
on trucks made in the U. S.
12. Baton Race
the one play, “Romeo and Juliet," had been apprehended
War Spending Heavy
13.
Cow Horse Race
another dozen members of the
Faster Mail Service
While fighting the blaze, the
On the other hand the United party had decided to remain in
14. Broom Polo
Is Now Available
States is spending an enormous Ashland in order to attend the fire department received two
15. Hunter Class (Exhibition)
other calls. An automobile at 100
sum for war materials. During whole series.
16. Balloon Race
A new feister schedule on first 17.
Nursery Street was about 50 per
this fiscal year our spending for
Relay Race
The chamber also asked that cent burned and a brush fire in
class
and special delivery mail 18. Squealing Pig Race
the Department of Defense alone all the hundreds of people who
for points in California and 19. Hot Blood Race (V4 mile)
will amount to about $40,000,000 have donated their time and the area above Upper Lithla park
per day (counting Sundays and efforts to the Festival be commen­ covered nearly an acre before
Chief
of
Police
Vem
Smith
re­
points
from Eugene north has 20. Chuck Wagon Race
holidays). In dollars that will re ded. President A. W. Woodward being halted.
ported Wednesday that the dep­ been announced by Postmaster 21. Chariot Race
Fire Chief Baughman stated artment had apprehended another
present just three times the mentioned- particularly O t t o
E. E. Vail.
amount to be spent on military Wilda, college prof who worked that only the cooperation by over group of juveniles responsible for
50
volunteers
prevented
the
A
St.
Mail dispatched from the Ash­
defense in Europe—including the into the wee hours of the morn
causing fires.
Two boys who
fire
from
causing
more
damage.
land
post office at 10:30 a. m. will
billion and a half dollars from us ing getting the stage repaired,
started the A St. blaze had been
He said that both Talent and identified earlier.
if they get it!
have delivery the following mor­
props made and general back
Under the terms of the Pact as stage policies In effect, Victoria Medford fire departments had
Four girls were arrested for ning in Eugene, Salem, Portland
signed and sealed, we are bound Tavener and Rose Robinett who called and offered to send ad­ starting the grass fire which and the Bay Area.
to go immediately to the aid of conducted a membership drive, ditional aid.
swept an acre of the area bet­
Spot fires from flying sparks ween the scenic drives in Lithia
any European country which publicity director Bob Edwards,
VA Adivses Veterans
may be attacked. If military and Festival board officers Bob set nearby storehouses and the Park.
In committee meetings this
On
Fall Enrollment
Powell Cider plant afire. Power
equipment is kept here it can Dodge and John Cotton.
The girls, whose ages ranged
week at Southern Oregon college,
poles
were
burned
in
the
area
be quickly sent where and when
from 16 years to four, admitted
Henry Galey, head of the mem
Veterans planning to attend i members
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— State Board oi
of the
of
it is needed most. If it is sent bershlp committee for the cham­ and for awhile, the blaze threat­ they had been smoking cigarettes school this fall under the GI Bill Higher
Education
approved
the
abroad, we have no actual way ber announced that a new drive ened to engulf the entire block in the brush and had thrown the are advised by the Veterans Ad- new site for the $360„000 library-
of knowing just what will be­ would begin Aug. 26 to secure and the Southern Pacific freight lighted butts on the ground. They minisration to make certain their classroom building.
come of it or precisely where it new members. He pointed out depot across the street. A loco­ started to run away and had gone certificates of eligibility are in
Architect Howard Kable of
will be if and when it is needed that there are two classes of mem­ motive was drawn up alongside about 25 feet when the fire began. order. If a veteran is planning Portland, will design the building
the
freight
house
to
furnish
water
The Rivers and Harbors bill re­ berships, a $25 one for the busi­
Chief Smith said the three older on changing either his school or which is to be located on Ashland
cently reported from the Public ness houses and the individual from its tender to sprinkle rail­ girls, 16, 12 *A, and 10-year-olds, course, he should contact the VA Street, west of the previous site,
road buildings and equipment in would be turned over to the
Works Committee appears to be membership of $12.00.
office or the registrar of his
The new location will keep the
the area.
bogged down in the Rules Com
county juvenile officer.
college.
• builing
— closer to Churchill H a l l ,
mittee. This bill carries important
providing room for future impro­
authorizations for the Willamette
vements
project. It may get lost in the
The building committee also
shuffle at the closing days of the
authorized
an immediate survey
session. If that happens it will, of
to determine practicability of in-
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X 4 Oregon —
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aa
•
Harold Hunt,
Journal—
course be pending on the calend­
big dipper proved a thrilling ex­
"Within the very near future, perience. Excellent acting made so long and unceasingly to create ences were trea.ed again to first-1
ar for early action next year.
at Ashland the only Shakespear­
Ashland’s annual festival may be­
rate drama when Othello, fourth the survey are to be acted upon
come as widely known and anti­ realistic through colorful costum­ ean Festival in an authentic
ANNUAL E L K S .P IC N IC
of
the opening-week plays of the when the board meets in Sept-
ing
and
smooth,
fast-paced
action
Elizabethan
theatre
in
America.”
SCHEDULED FOR AUG. 21
cipated as the Portland Rose Fes­
enthralled
an
appreciative
aud­
annual
play series, was given in ' ember-
New
York
Time*—Stanford
U.,
tival."
The Elks Lodge, BPOE No. 944,
ience for nearly three hours.”
Use of sawdust in the proposed
with
12
participating,
leads
in
Ashland.
It seems a pity that the
will hold its annual picnic at
central
heating plant was ment­
Herbert
Larson,
Portland
Ore­
the
number
of
student
actors
tak­
amphitheatre cannot be filled to
Jackson Hot Springs on Aug. 21,
Herbert Larson, Portland Ore­
ioned
at
a recent city council
gonian—“The
rollicking
romantic
ing
part
in
the
ninth
annual
overflowing
each
night
and
it
according to an announcement by
gonian — With state dignitaries
meeting
as
a solution of the
comedy,
‘Taming
of
the
Shrew’,
Shakespearean
Festival,
which
probably
would
be
if
the
valley
Secy. J. S. Reed. Food and ref­
and a capacity audience present opened at Ashland on August 2.
complaints
of
property owners in
as
given
under
direction
of
Allen
people only realized what they
reshments are to be furnished by
the festival enjoyed a magnifi-
the
industrial
district.
Fletcher,
was
speedy
and
gay.
are
missing.
Southern
Oregon
college
has
nine
the Lodge but each family is
cant launching with an elegant players. Other members of the
While
here,
members of the
Its
slapsick
interludes
brought
No
where
else
in
the
nation
expected to provide its own
hearty laughter from the apprec­ production of “Romeo and Ju ­ cast come from the Univ. of can one find Shakespeare presen­ state board and presidents of
silver service.
liet. Playing, lighting, costum
Oregon colleges and their fami­
Games and swmlming will fol­ iative audience.’’
ing and direction were all in the Oregon, Montana State, Univ. of ted as repertory theatre in the lies were guests of the Ashland
Washington,
Pasadena
Playhouse
traditional
manner
of
Old
Engl
low the picnic lunch which is
Eric Allen, Medford Mail-Tri finest tradition of the theatre, and Washington State.
land, to say nothing of the fine unit of American Association of
scheduled to begin at 1 p. m.
bune—"If the opening night’s resulting in stage presentation
casting and directing that marks University Women at a tea on
performnee of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ seldom equaled on the western
Myna Brunton Hughes—Stan­ the festival this year."
the Elizabethan stage
and at
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is any indication, patrons of the slopes of this country.”
ford Dramatists' Alliance — For
. panel discussion by Shakespear-
Oregon Shakespearean Festival
ninth annual Shakespearean Fes­
this reviewer, the current Oregon
Other articles on the festival can Festival officials Sunday.
Schedule
Myna Brunton Huhes, Stan­ Shakespearean Festival reached
tival in Ashland will see an im­
Monday evening, the educators
have
appeared in the Christian
pressive series of plays. I am ford U. Dramatists' Alliance—
Thursday, Aug. 11 — Othello glad to recommend the play to “Uncut Shakespeare in its own its height in last night’s perfor­ Science Monitor, the New York and their wives were guests at
Friday, Aug. 12 — The Taming you, as a vehicle of entertainment house is a fine thing and all mance of “Richard II". Everyone Times, Detroit Free Press and picnic supper and later, were
of the Shrew.
and beauty and to voice my ad­ who are privileged to view it at near and far must hear this sup­ Newspaper Enterprises Associat treated to the Shakespearean Fes­
Saturday Aug. 13 — Romeo miration for those who had a part Ashland should be properly erb production and must be urged ion, a nation-wide news service. tival presentation of “Romeo and
Juliet".
and Juliet.
in its re-creation here in southern grateful to the intrepid staff of to see it. It is really magnificent
Bob Edwards, publicity director
I have never seen it beetter per­
Sunday, Aug. 14— NO PLAY
Oregon.’’
Southern Oregon college under formed. My profoundest thanks for the annual play series, ,has| W. R. Mayfield, head of May-
Monday, Aug. 15 — Richard II
whose
excellent auspices these to the cast for giving me a mem­ stated that newspapers and radio field Gardens in Ashland, is In
Arnold Marks, Oregon Journal
Tuesday, Aug. 16 — Midsum­
particularly to Angus Bowmer, orable and thrilling evening.
—“An
enthused
audience
enjoyed
stations in the Northern Calif- San Francisco, attending the
mer Night's Dream.
minute of the pathetic tale performances are presented, and
ornia and Southern Oregon area Western Packaging exposition,
Wednesday, Aug. 17 — Othello every
of two young lovers, “Romeo and particularly Angus Bowmer, the
O. S., Medford Mail-Tribune— have been particularly coopera- [ Mr. Mayfield is in the pre-pack-
Juliet." The theatre under the festival director, who has worked “Shakespearean Festival audi- tive this year.
aging business.
Fire Destroys
Lumber Yards,
$2,500 Damage
Girls Charged
With Starting
Park Blaze
New Location Of
College Library
Wins Approval
Festival W ins Praise from Journalists