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Be a Community Booster!
Judge a Store by
the Advertising
It Does.
TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR
Attend Captain Nusbaum’s Programs Next W eek • Farmers and Townspeople All Invited
THE SPRINGFIELD NEWS
SPRINGFIELD, I-ANE COUNTY, OREGON THURSDAY OCTOBER 13, 1927
I
NEW SPAPCR
IN A L IV E T O W N
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NUMBER 40
Community Week to
Be Held in Springfield
EUGENE MEN Bill Thompsons Feted
LOCAL BUILDING O n Anniversary
52 Years Of Wedded Life Are
Celebrated By Spring-
Rankin-Fry Structure it Sold by
field Couple
George W. Barker, Medford;
Will Be Modernized and Po»-
Married 62 years. Mr. and Mrs L. B.
eibly Ueed for Housing New Thompson yesterday were the recipi
Hotel.
ents of greetings of muny friends and
CAPT. NUSBAUM, WORLD
To Organize the Community for*
LECTURER, PRAISED IN
Future Development, A Pro*
gram
Has Been Planned With
MANY CITIES VISITED
Captain Nusbaum; Civic Club
Captain C. S. Nusbaum. who la com
Banquet Monday Night.
ing to Springfield for the Community
Week program, had had a wide ex
To create a spirit of good fellowship
Bale of Hi« Rankin «ml Kry hftlil
perience. Before the war he waa a and promote harmonious teamwork
In« In Bprlngfleld to a «roup of Ku-
Chautauqua manager and lecturer for j Community Week w!H he observed I *
«vne bualneaa men who Inlend to
25 years. During the war he was Springfield October 17 to 22. L'ndaf
modernise «he building In «vary parti
field director at large for the Ameri the auspices of the Chamber of Com
cular. possibly With I he purpose of
can Red Cross and waa commissioner merce, Captain C. S. Nusbaum, natio»
t stahllshln« a first class hotel here
with the rank of captain. He has ally known lecturer and community
was announced today.
been active In Chamber of Commerce j builder, is being brought to Springfield
The deal was handled by J. T
and Farm Bureau work since the war * for a series of nightly meetings to be
Travis of the Robert Prescott com
and has traveled In 44 states of the ' held in the downstairs room of the
pany. Eugene, who declined to given
Union.
«
j Odd Fellows building.
the names of the new owners of the
A few of the score« of recommenda
The meetings start next Monday
property here Gorge W. Harker, Med
tions he has received are printed evening with a community home-pro
ford. owned the building before th«
below:
ducts banquet In the dining room of
purchase by the Eugene group
Henry J. Allen, Governor of Kansee the Methodist church. The Ladled
Details of the plana of Ihe Eugene
—He Is both eloquent and forceful. He ' Civil club Is serving the dinner and
risen were not announced, other than
has always had a wide Influence In the entire community is invited ana
that they Intended to carry out ex
every community he has served.
urged to come. Captain Nusbaum
tensive Improvements on Ihe alroc-
William Allen White. Author and will make his first appearance at thia
ture The building Is located at Third
Traveler—I think he Is one of the banquet, give a talk and outline htfi
and Main streets, and has housed
most forceful and attractive speakers program for the week. The cost of
business establishments on the first
1 have ever heard, and I can recom this dinner will be 50 cents a plate
floor and a rooming house on the
mend him without reserve aa a lec and whatever proceeds result above
second for some lime
turer of superior ability.
the cost will go to the Civic Club for
"The men who acquired thia build
CAI’T. C. 8. NUSBAUM
Amarillo Daily N e w s , Amarillo community work.
ing are strong believers In Spring
Nationally known Lecturer and
Texas. March 14, 1922—Captain Nus
Tuesday evening the meetings start
field's future.” sub! Mr. Evens today.
Community Builder.
baum Is not only a pleasing orator, at the Odd Fellows building and con«
"They felt that the Investment In the
but has a fund of fact embodying prin tinue all week. Captain Nnsbaum tak
building would be especially warrant
ciples which. If applied to the com ing up different community subject«
ed nt the present time, and they In
munity, can not fall to bear rich fruit each evening. Tuesday evening “The
tend to put more Into It In the future." ;
for th® general good. Captain Nus- Individual Life of the Community'1
It has been rumored here that the
baum's lectures are a profitable In will be hts subject Wednesday even«
BROWNSVILLE FANS TO
Intention Is Io establish a hotel In the j
vestment for any community whose lng "The Investment of Life's Forcefi
STAGE
RALLY
HERE
IN
Lectures
by
Captain
C.
S.
Nusbaum
building, although Mr. Evans declined
purpose It Is to move forward for real in the Community;" Thursday evening
GRID BATTLE SATURDAY
to say deflnllely It thia la so.
Monday, 6:30 p. in. — Community Banquet at Methodist
accomplishment I am complimented "The Home and the-Communtty.” and
Church.
to be ifls friend.—very sincerely, Joe Friday evening “The Building of *
The streets of Springfield will be
SUCCESSFUL RALLY IS
L. Pope. Editor.
Real Community." will be the topic«
the scene of rallies by football faua
Tuesday, 8 p. m.— Musical Prelude, Lecture, “The Indi
First Congregational Church, Plain- discussed.
HELD BY LOCAL CHURCH of Springfield amP Brownsville Batnr-
,
vidual Life of the Community.”
view, Neb., January 25. 1921—Captain
There will be a musical program
nay afternoon, preliminary to a grid
Bally day at the Springfield Baptist Iron battle between the high schools
Nusbaum la in a class by himself. each evening along with the speaking.
Wednesday, 9 a. m.— Merchants Meeting— "Indoor Adver
church Bunday proved an unqualified I of the two towns at 2 o'clock on Brat-
The concensus of the people is that hl« Some of the best talent In the com
tising.”
success More than 125 were present ! laln field.
lectures far transcended anything we munity Is being lined up for this 00«
Wednesday, 8 p. m.— Musical Prelude— Lecture, "The «In
have ever heard In Plainview, both caslon. The meetings are open and
at the dinner and annual buslnosa
A special Southern Pacific train has
vestment of Life's Forces in the Com
from the standpoint of entertainment for everyone In the community.
meeting following the morning church been chartered by Brownsville fans to
munity.
and real permanent value.—W. 11.
During the week Captain Nusbaum
services, and a successful program , carry them to the game here, and they
Pardum. Paator.
win attempt to organize the individual
was presented.
will arHve shortly before the game. A
Thursday, 9 a. m.— Lecture, “Salesmanship.”— Employees.
Erick, Okla., Community Chamber life, activities and organization in the
Rev. C. H. Blom gave a short ser march to the football grounds Is plan
Thursday, 8 p. m.— Home Night— Musical Prelude— Lec
of Commerce, Feb. 28, 1922— Deer Community after a constructive aid
mon after the program in the morning. ; ned. with plenty of noise to summon
ture, “The Home and the Community.” -
Captain Nusbaum: I am delighted to cooperative plan for a bigger and bet
At noon the dinner was spreatf In the pep for the visiting football warrrlore.
tell you that every man and woman ter and more satisfactory community.
Springfield
high
school
fans
will
no
basement.
Friday, Farmers’ Night, 8 p. m.— Musical Prelude— “The
have spoken of your work with us 'n He has a wide experience in this work
Reports on Improvements to the a little nolae-maklng on their own
Building of a Real Community.”
the kindest and highest terms of and has put on programs successfully
church and parsonage were given, and part, and the ensuing battle between
praise. All positively assert that thev In 140 cities of the country. He Ifi
other church activities were revealed the two schools promises to be one of |
will be bigger and better men and wo ' appearing this week In a series of
the
hardest
fought
to
be
held
here
thia
In statements of officers.
men as the result of your having lived talks at Junction City and has Just
VASBY HOUSE GUTTED
H. J. COX RESIGNS AS
Harry Chase was elected new year.
w th us a week. Personally I shall concluded a week at Longview. Wash
Coach Leonard Mayfield's proteges
BY FIRE OF DOUBTFUL
deacon. The board of deacons now
CHAMBER PRESIDENT;
long cherish fond recollections of your ington. Besides being a serious and
are
showing
up
to
better
advantage
Include besides Mr. Chase, F B
ORIGIN MONDAY NIGHT
BUSINESS TAKES TIME first community week in our city. . well Informed speaker Captain Nu9-
Chase. J. A. Oarver. P. H. Emery. Roy dally, and are expected to put up a
—Marion Rook. President.
haum is a humorist and tells many
stiff
battle
against
the
Brownsville
Fire of dotibtful origin gutted the
Carlton and W. H. IMtkln
4
F B. Hamlin, vice-president of tha
I funny stories and incidents along wi'fi
Experience ta doing house of William Vaaby at Tenth and
Hoy Carlton was re-elected clerk, aggregation.
Springfield chamber of commerce, pro
' his talks.
B streets at about 11 o'clock Monday bably will be asked to take over the WORD IS AWAITED ON
and Kred Krcse was re-named seer«- much for the Springfield team.
Committees for the week's program
Last
Friday,
Springfield
stopped
Ihe
CLOSING OF CROSSING
night, destroying the household furni leadership of the organization until
tary-treasurer Elmo Chase and Ikale
Include the following:
heavier
Junction
City
eleven,
and
the
ture and damaging the property vir
Horton were elected new trustees
General arrangements — W. F.
game ended with a acoreleaa tie after tually beyond repair. The Vaabys. who the November election as a result of
Decision of the public service com
Mrs Blom was named Bunday school.
the resignation of President H. J.
Walker. H. M. Stewart. John Hendee-
a torrid struggle on Ihe Brattaln arranged to move to a new house at
mission
on
the
closing
of
the
Second
superintendent.
Cox. It was stated today.
er. Dwight Kessey, W P. Tyson, W.
grounds.
Sixth and C streets, were spending the
Due to the few weeks that intervene street crossing here Is being awaited. M. Gossler.
first night In the new place, but had before the election. It is not expected , Friday and Saturday of last week, the
MRS. RHODA THOMPSON
Publicity—H. E. Maxey, Rev. Gabr
SCOUTS ARE ADVANCED
not yet moved furniture, and the car that it will be necessary to name n commission hearing was held in Eu iel Sykes, Rev. C. H. Blom, Dr. W . C.
gene
at
the
courthouse,
and
the
mat
DIES AGED 72 YEARS
IN LIONS CLUB TROOP was left In the garage beside the new president. It was Indicated, un
Rebhan. Mrs. A. B Van Valxah, Mrs.
ter taken under advisement
officially. The annual election is in
C. E. Wheaton.
Mrs. Rhodn Thompson. 72 years of | Earl Wheeler, who has been serving i house.
Spr'nefield
city
officials
are
doubt
November and the new offices are
Musical entertainment—D. B. Mur
nge and « resident of Bprlngfleld for as senior patrol leader In troop No I The machine was pushed from the
ful that any action toward closing the
sworn
in in December.
phy. Dr. S. R. Dlppel. A. J. Morgan.
nine years, died at the family horn« 11. the Llona club troop, has been garage by fire-flghtera. The smeller
crossing
will
be
taken
by
the
public
Mr. Cox's resignation was sent In
Community and sales day—Julius
here at 12:55 o'clock last Thursday named scout Instructor. In thia caps- > building later was gutted by flames, this week. He said that his business service commission. City Attorney
afternoon. She was III a little over a city he will assist Scoutmaster Barber which finally were extinguished by the made It necessary for him to be out Peterson said that in his opinion there Fulop, G. H. Turner. J. F. Ketels. W.
appears little hope of obtaining the A. Taylor, W. C. Wright.
week preceding her death.
and Aaalatant Scoutmaster Aldrich In Springfield fire department.
of the city during the day-time and
Finance—Julius Fulop, C. E. Ken
With Rev. Gabriel Sykea In charge, training the scouts for passing tests
It seems that the fire was first seen consequently he Is In “no position to 236,000 for the new Springfield bridge
yon, W. G. Hughes.
funeral aervlcp» were held at the for higher awards and badges.
by Sidney Ward from his home two take care of chamber duties which j sought by the highway commission
Walker chapel Sunday afternoon, and
Peyton Oderklrk, who was patrol miles north of Springfield. He tele demand attention during that time.” from the Southern Pacific.
Representatives of the rail concern BUDGET COMMITTEE IS
Interment waa at laurel Hill ceme leader before he left last spring with phoned to Mrs. Bert Doane, telling her
The resigning president said that
tery. Mrs. Thompson was a member hla parents for the coast, has been re of the blase. In the meantime, Mrs. he was ’’excetdingly sorry that these hinted that the company might be will
AUUOINTED BY COUNCIL;
of the Methoillat church.
instated to that poaltlou. which has Clark Wheaton, who lives across the plans make It necessary for me to ing to pay |3000 toward the bridge,
WILL MEET OCTOBER 31
Surviving are her huahand, M. .1. been filled by Wheeler.
street from the Vasby house, arrived give up the chamber work" and that but not *35,000.
Exceptions
were
recorded
as
testi
Thompaon, a son. Roy Thompaon of
A committee was appointed and tha
home from Eugene In her automobile. If there la "any help I can render after
mony in the hearing progressed, In date set, October 31, for the annual
Spokane, Washington; and two dnugh- WILL OPERATE SPONG
working
hours
I
shall
be
only
too
glad
Encountering smoke at the corner,
dicating that the matter could be budget, making for the city of Spring-
tera. Mrs. Myrtle Walker of Granger.
HOTEL DINING ROOM Mrs. Wheaton mistook It for fog, and to do so.”
taken
into the courts In case develop
Washington, and Mrs. Nettle Hankins
field at a meeting of the council Mon
put her automobile In the garage. It
ments were such as to warrant action day evening. Each councilman ap
of Bellingham, Washington.
Mr and Mrs H. E. Carr have leased was when she came out of the garage EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS
on the part of one side or the other.
pointed a member of the budget com
the dining room and kitchen of the to go In the house that she smelled
Southside residents were represnet-
PLANNED BY CHRISTIANS
John H am lin Coming
mittee to serve with themselves. Ap
Hpnng Hotel from Jack Sherman, the smoke. She Immediately railed
ed by Attorney Charles Hardy and op
Word la awaited by Mr. and Mrs. hotel proprietor, and will conduct t’>e
pointed were C. E. Wheaton. A. J.
the fire department, which reached
Evangelistic services will be con posed the closing vigorously on
K B. Hamlin of the arrival In the business In Ihe future. In conjunc
Morgan. Roy W Carlton, W. C Mo-
the apot a few minutes later.
ducted at the Springfield Christian ginunds that It would be damaging
United Btatea of their son. John, re tion with the hotel service they will
Lagan,
and George Perkins.
The fire had made too much head church the first three Bundays In Dec to property in that section.
ported to have sailed recently from serve short orders and cater to the
The committee will meet and mak*
ember,
according
to
plans
announced
Spain. The younger Mr. Hamlin 1s general restaurant trade. Both are way for the fighters to save the furni
the budget on the above date and the
Benefit Card P arty
at last Sunday’s services. Rev. Ted
connected with the diplomatic ser experienced restaurnnt people and ture. The entire Interior of the house
taxpayers meeting will be held on
Goodwin,
graduate
of
the
Eugene
Cascade chapter. Order of the November 28. Several of the funds
vice of the United Stntes. serving now will conduct a first class service. Mr. was damaged. No theory of the
Bible University and recently pastor Eastern Star, will have a benefit card
In Spain, and Is on lenve of shsenep. and Mrs. Carr live In Springfield and cause of the fire has been developed.
provided In last years budget have or
of a church at San Francisco, Califor party tonight In the Shielal Parlors cf
Upon his nrrlval In Washington. It own property here.
will be overdrawn by the end of the
nia, will conduct the meetings.
the I. O. O. F. hall. Mrs. John Ketels yeah so It Is likely that the budget will
Is expected that ho will come west to
Mrs. Knox Surprised
A special song service is planned will given a reading and Mrs. W. K.
visit his pnrents,
On the occasion of her birthday, 1 for next Sunday evening at the Chris Barnell, will sing on the program dur he Increased over last year the fuU
WOODCRAFT LODGE PUTS
six per cent limit as allowed by law,
O N GROVE INITIATION Mrs. Anna Knox was given a surprise tian church. Mrs. Knott, of Eugene, ing the evening AU Eastern Stars
Progressive Group Meet
party at her home Saturday night. A will give her Interpretation of the and Masons and their friends are In city officials say.
The Progressive Twenty-Two's, drill
The council voted to low«’
Initiation nt the Cottnge Orrve number of her friends 'happened In'*
club of the Rebekah lodge, will moot circle of the Neighbora of Woodcraft at the same time, and the evening famous song, “The Ninety and Nine," vited. Any one wishing a table re vert on Mill street near Cy Jonea*
served call Mrs. Alfred J. Morgan.
property provided he would asalafi
at the lodge rooms tomorrow evening. Monday night was In charge of the | was spent enjovably In conversation as a special feature.
Entertnlnment will be In charge ef Springfield circle, 42 members mak-, and needle work.
with the work. He has been a peti
Mrs. Alice Ixirnh, Mrs. Grace Lans Ing the trip to the neighboring city! Refreshments were brought by the
tioner for the lowering of the culvert
Property Is Traded
Barber Will Move
berry and Mrs. Geneva Louk.
vlaltora. Also, they presorted Mrs.
from here.
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Barber are mov for several year* claiming that tha
Port Schtdler has traded his house
Creswell and Junction City also were Knog a token In the form of two and lot on K street, this city, for an ing this week to Drain. Mr. Barber, water stands on his property and im
■ «presented.
, oeautlfiil candle holder* and candles. S acre farm belonging to W. B. bar who has lived here for some time, pairs hts family** health.
0. A. R. Meeting Planned
A proposal to paaa a milk ordlnanog
Present were M r*. A. C. Trertg. rier, one-half mile this side of Marcola. has purchased an Interest In a busi
Tributes to the Bprlngfleld drill
Ladina of the G. A. R. will Rieei
teaorro w afternoon at the home of team aa the beet tea*. In District No. Frances and Riumagene Travta, Mrs. He Is moving shortly to the fcrirz W. ness In that commanlty. They are regulating dealer* In m ilk waa dim
In announcing the work ’ Elsie Pollard, Mrs P. A . , Woe ley, W. Wklker, local real ••thte nmn. vacating their house on B between csaaed at length but no notion wgfi , V 4.4 1 j’".,
the president, lire . 0. F. nggimaan. I I . ijure,
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Regular business w ill be conducted.
of thelocal mom tiers,
Qfclute. Wooley and Mre. Bmma Qleon. Landed the d eal ' , ^ ^ « 5
were honored at an enjoyable cele
bration attended by relatives come
from many parts of the west to vlst
them.
The celebration was held at the
home'of their daughter. Mrs Maude
Uryan. of l his city. The afternoon
and evening were spent In recalling
old times, and dinner was served In
tne evening by Mrs. Bryan, and her
daughter. Mlsa Crystal Bryan.
Those present f Included D H.
Thompson, Bellingham. Washington,
and J M Thompson. Hpr'ngfleld,
brothers of Mr. - Thompson; Mrs.
N eele Hankins, Bellingham, and Miss
Laura Thompson. Isis Angeles, nieces,
and Arrhle McKinnon. Dundee, a
grandson of J. M Thompson
Mr and Mrs. L. E. Thompson were
married In Wsstuca, Wisconsin, on
October 12. 1275. Columbus dsy of that
year. They lived for some time In the
Middle Weal
Thirty six years ago
they moved to Springfield, and have
since resided In this city, where thoy
have a wide circle of friends
Two years ago at s large family re
union their golden wedding anniver
sary was celebrated.
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