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 Eaglets 1933- MATTHEWS STAGES BATTLE AT HOME IN EAGLE POINT
State police were called to the Nathan Matthews residence at Eagle Point
last night about 10:15 o'clock, where Nye Matthews, a son of Nathan, and
a friend named Woolsey were allegedly drunk, and had started a fight,
injuring Nye's parents. The two men could not be located by police.Officers who investigated the report said that Mrs. Matthews' arm was injured and that the house showed signs of a disturbance, beans being scattered over the floor and disorder apparent. The young Matthews boy, according to officers, hid the guns in the house, then went to a neighbor's, saying that his brother and friend were at the house and that he feared they would kill his father, who was ill. The neighbors called the state police. No further complaints have been filed in the case, police said this noon. Medford Mail Tribune, January 2, 1933, page 1 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Jan. 3.--(Special)--Mrs. Ellen Charley, teacher of the
Little Butte school, is spending the holidays with her mother and
sister at Bellingham, Wash.Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dallaire of Eugene were Christmas guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Charley and children and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bradshaw and little son spent Christmas in Medford at Mr. and Mrs. Lem Charley's. The Monia and Floyd Charley families also motored to Medford and were guests of Mrs. Monia's daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Lonie Blaess enjoyed the holidays with relatives at Cottage Grove. Clarence Myers and Bill Gibson were prospecting in the Applegate country last week. Harold Dallas and N. Maxfield of Edgewood, Calif., are visiting at the Maxfield home. On New Year's they spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hard of Applegate. Al Henry of Sacramento and Mrs. Beatrice Welch of Ventura spent Christmas here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tyrrell had as guests for the holidays Mr. and Mrs. Glen Tyrrell of Klamath Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Tyrrell of Yreka, Calif. Irene Charley spent the weekend as the guest of Lois Wright. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright entertained for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wright of Medford and Mr. and Mrs. Harve Stanley and son Darrell. The occasion was also in honor of Billy Wright's birthday. Other guests at the Wright home during the week were Mrs. Gertrude Stanley on Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Throckmorton Thursday evening and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman Saturday evening. New Year's guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hansen were Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen and son Gerald and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and son Lewis. Medford Mail Tribune, January 3, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, Jan. 3.--(Spl.)--Friday morning the sun was shining beautifully,
which seemed good after more that a week of cloudy and rainy weather.Mr. and Mrs. James Ogden and their daughter, Mrs. Floyd Hutchinson, shopped in Medford Thursday. Boyd Tucker and son Wilbur and Dee Grim returned from Yreka Tuesday where they spent a few days with relatives over Christmas. Mrs. Tucker remained for two weeks to be with her daughter, who is ill. Harry Merriman is helping Ernie Ernst at California on the Rogue. Wilbur Tucker and Dee Grim, who are in Medford for a few days, will return and plan to leave Sunday for Eugene to enter the university, beginning the second term. K. E. Hutchinson and family returned to Klamath Falls Monday after spending Christmas with his parents there. Friends of Mrs. Inlow from this neighborhood attended her funeral Tuesday. S. W. and Floyd Hutchinson butchered Tuesday. Christmas programs at the mission and Shady Cove were well attended, although the weather was disagreeable. Medford Mail Tribune, January 3, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Jan. 3.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Ward of Phoenix were
in town Monday evening practicing for a joint installation of officers
for the Phoenix, Talent and Bellview Granges, for which Mrs. Ward
played. It was held at the Talent Grange hall Dec. 28. Others present
were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies, Mrs. Violet Spencer, Mrs. Gertrude Haak.Clarence Davies has been quite ill with the flu the last few days. Mrs. John Hankins is assisting with the nursing of Royal Brown, who is improving rapidly. His family hopes for complete recovery. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell entertained at Christmas dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell and children Irene, Verta and Bonnie Jean, and Mr. and Mrs. Sulten and daughter Ruth. A family Christmas dinner was enjoyed at Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy's. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, Mrs. Royal Brown, Mrs. Celia Holmes, Miss Leila Gallien, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stoner, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Van Scoy and son Bobby, Jackie Stoner, Lyle Van Scoy, Mrs. Nora Harris, Miss Cora Crandall, Edson Crandall and the hostess, Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith entertained at Christmas dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and daughters Myrtle, June, Evelyn and son Tommy, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stowell and daughter Betty Jean. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stowell are visiting here from Eugene. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Spencer and son Glen of Crescent City, who have been spending the Christmas holidays with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Kincaid, returned home Dec. 26. Mrs. Kincaid accompanied them for an extended visit. Luke Kincaid left for Portland Dec. 27 to enter the veteran's hospital for treatment for ear trouble. Mrs. Eva Nichols and daughters, Margery and Gladys, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Farlow of Lake Creek. Delbert Mangold left for Portland and Washington points Dec. 23. He spent Christmas with his aunt, Miss Dolly Stowell of Portland. He will also visit an aunt in Olympia, Wash. A large band of sheep passed through town recently, bound for pasture on the N. B. Newcomb place. The sheep belonged to O. C. Boggs of Medford. Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tingleaf will be glad to learn that their son Delbert, who for the last six months has been a patient in the Sacred Heart Hospital in Medford, the result of a broken leg caused by an auto accident, returned home from Portland New Year's. He had his leg twice broken and reset and was taken to Portland last week for further surgical treatment. The surgeons in Portland found two splinters of bone which were causing the trouble, according to reports. Nearly all of the Wisdom family have been ill with the flu. The flu seems to be going the rounds quite thoroughly here, and no one seems immune. Primary and intermediate grades of school had an interesting Christmas program with a Christmas tree. Seventh and eighth grades also had a program and tree. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett left Dec. 24 to spend the holidays with Mrs. Barrett's parents in Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley took their Christmas dinner at the Sunnyside Hotel. Mrs. Blanche Stanley and children Evelyn and Bobbie were dinner guests of Mrs. Stanley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Miller, on Christmas Day. Mrs. M. L. Pruett and son Guy had as their dinner guests Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley and children Charles, Gordon and Dorothy, of Brownsboro and Mrs. Ed Pottenger of Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Esch had as Christmas dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. John Ousterhout, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ousterhout and family and Mrs. Frances Campbell. County road crews have been busy in this locality. Considerable gravel has been hauled on the roads adjacent to Eagle Point and repair work has been done on the Lake Creek market road near Brownsboro. Medford Mail Tribune, January 3, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Jan. 5.--(Spl.)--A New Year's dinner was given at the
Holman home. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and children, Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph Gorton of Medford and Howard Gold.Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young enjoyed a New Year's dinner given at the Theron Taylor home. Mrs. Charles Jackson is spending a few days in Medford with her mother, Mrs. Leida Hubbard, who is ill. Those who attended the Grange of Eagle Point from this district were Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Glenn Lanning, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stowell, Delbert Mangold, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell, Mrs. Holman and daughter Grace and Nick Young. Medford Mail Tribune, January 5, 1933, page 2 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Jan. 6.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and nephew Glenn
Lanning spent Christmas with Mrs. Kline's brother-in-law and sister,
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walters, and family at Talent.Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley's. Many friends of Royal Brown will be glad to learn he is improving rapidly. Earl Stoner, who has been in poor health for some time, was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital in Medford Dec. 30 for treatment. He is under the care of Dr. Kresse. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Walker and children Alice and Jack were Christmas weekend guests of Mr. Walker's brother, George Walker, and family of Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Luman of Medford and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Borham of Eureka, Cal., spent December 28 with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Walker and family. Chas. Wisdom, who has been cutting wood near Brownsboro, was severely injured January 8 by having a log twist and fall on him, injuring his back. He was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital. Mr. Wisdom had his back injured several years ago while working in the logging camps, from which injury he never fully recovered. Mrs. M. L. Pruett called at the L. K. Haak home January 1. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer called on Mrs. Gertrude Haak, who has been very ill with the flu for several days, January 3. Mrs. Haak is now able to be up. Harry Lewis, who has done considerable gold mining during the past few years, expects to start placer mining with his brother, William, in the near future. A very large crowd attended the Old Year's watch party at the Grange hall December 31. Those from here who attended the joint installation of the Talent, Phoenix and Bellview Granges held at Talent December 28 were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies, Mrs. Violet Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Glenn Lanning, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak, Mrs. Grace Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and son Sammy, Beulah Tingleaf and Victoria Dahack. An unusually good time was had by all who attended. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson entertained with a large dinner party Christmas Day. Medford Mail Tribune, January 6, 1933, page 11 EAGLE POINT GRANGE STARTS NEW YEAR
Many members attended Eagle Point Grange January 3, making a fine beginning for the new year.IN ENTHUSIASTIC MEET Committee reports filled the business hour. Agriculture committee has placed two magazine racks in the hall filled with bulletins from the Department of Agriculture, for the use of members, which the committee will replenish as needed. Legislative committee reported on two measures to be studied, and will keep in touch with the work of the legislature. Relief committee gave a detailed report on sick members. H.E.C. reported the New Year's party a success, they having also prepared a surprise birthday cake for Mrs. Howlett and daughter, Hattie Howlett, both birthdays coming the same day. M. Haley of Central Point Grange was a visitor, extending an invitation to exchange programs at a later date. Worthy Lecturer Mrs. Julia Davies carried out the New Year spirit in her entertaining program, asking each member to write a resolution, which was later read. Master W. E. Davies talked on Grange work and present-day problems. Two assembly songs were sung, after which a roll call, "What I Like Best at Grange Meetings," was given. The serving committee served lunch. Medford Mail Tribune, January 8, 1933, page 4 TRAIL
TRAIL, Jan. 9.--(Spl.)--An epidemic of flu has been circulating here.
Reported sick are Mrs. Irwin Howe and daughter Wanda, Boyd Tucker, the
Burk family and Floyd Hutchinson and family. All are better at this
writing.Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pence and son Junior have returned home to Klamath Falls after spending a week visiting his parents here and her relatives in the Sams Valley district. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson are staying with Boyd Tucker, while Mrs. Tucker is in Yreka, Calif., with her daughter, who is ill. Wilbur Tucker and friend, Doc Grim, who left here Monday for Corvallis, found a lot of flooded roads and did not get through till 5:00 o'clock Tuesday morning. Friday was another beautiful sunshiny day here. They are few this time of year, so are appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson were overnight guests at the S. W. Hutchinson home New Year's Eve. Shady Cove Union Sunday school elected officers and teachers Sunday: Mr. Goble, superintendent; Mrs. John Still, treasurer; Elie Still, librarian; Olive Hutchinson, secretary; John Still, Mrs. John Still and Mrs. Lions, teachers. A good attendance is reported each Sunday. Everyone is invited. Trail Extension unit will meet January 12 with Mrs. Eva Segessenman. There will sewing for relief work and a good attendance is desired. Medford Mail Tribune, January 9, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Jan.
11.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Alice Nichols left for Drain December 23 to spend the
holidays with relatives.Seven-month-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Clark of Reese Creek is very ill with influenza. The mother and baby are now staying at Dr. D. A. Forbes so that the baby may have constant medical attention. Mrs. James V. Forbes and son Stanley of Jacksonville have been staying with Mrs. Forbes' brother-in-law, Dr. D. A. Forbes, for two weeks. Dorothy Coy left for Brownsboro January 4 to spend several days with Donna Brown. Dr. D. A. Forbes' son Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. James V. Forbes and sons Stanley, Donald and Ray of Jacksonville enjoyed New Year's dinner with Dr. D. A. Forbes. Mrs. J. C. Spencer entertained Mrs. N. L. Surles of Medford December 5. Frank Strahan, Alex Vestal and Alvin Martin of Reese Creek spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer. John Hankins, formerly of the Ala Vista orchard, is building a house on his recently acquired property near Reese Creek on the Butte Falls highway. They expect to move into it in about a week. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Marshall of Medford will move into the house on the Ala Vista orchard vacated by John Hankins and family next week. Percy Haley, county graderman, started for Butte Falls January 3 with the county grader to finish work on the Butte Falls-Prospect road. Snow is reported very deep above Butte Falls, and road work is practically impossible from the upper John Allen ranch to Prospect. Earl Stoner, who was having medical treatment at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Medford, left for Portland December 5 where he will enter the veterans' hospital for treatment. Mr. Stoner, who has been ill for some time, is reported to be suffering with Malta fever, a rare disease in this part of the country. Royal Brown is able to sit up a little every day now. Mrs. Ruby Young, Mrs. C. F. Davies, Mrs. John Hankins and Julius Bitterling are reported ill with the flu. Mrs. Grace Dahack returned home from Portland January 1, where she had undergone a minor operation at the Good Samaritan Hospital. J. A. Tingleaf left for Portland December 31 and returned January 1, bringing with him his son, Delbert, who had been in Good Samaritan Hospital for operation and treatment of his broken leg. Delbert is much improved, but it is reported he will need to return to Portland in February for final treatment. Jack Merklee is wiring the barn of Nick Young for electric lights. Mrs. Maude Ditsworth, formerly of Eagle Point, but now of Prospect, passed through here last week en route to the Sacred Heart Hospital where she was operated on. She is reported as getting along nicely. Misses Poling of Talent were visiting the Putnam family on the Barnes place Saturday and in the evening attended the Grange watch party. Mrs. Merle McClelland, daughter of Mrs. Orville Henderson, who came from Los Angeles to attend the funeral of her stepfather, Gus Nichols, returned home January 2. Sam Coy has been hauling apples from the Ala Vista orchards to the Ala Vista packing house in Medford this week. I. R. Kline was visiting at the J. C. Spencer place January 5. Mrs. Fred Dutton is reported quite ill with the flu. Friends and neighbors of John Hankins, who assisted him to erect his house January 7, were Verne Spencer, J. C. Spencer, Jack Grow, Frank Strahan and Mr. Martin and son Alvin. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and nephew, Glen Lanning, were entertained with New Years dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Edward Farra's at Central Point. Mr. and Mrs. John Hankins and daughter Sylvia entertained with an enjoyable New Year's party for Mr. and Mrs. Sturgill and son Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Grow and sons Harold and Eldon and daughter Ilene, Verne Spencer, Wayne and Frank Whaley, Mary Jack, all of Eagle Point and Clyde Sturgill and son Eino of Medford. Mrs. Madeline Barrett and Mrs. W. H. Young called at the J. C. Spencer home with a friend from Washington. Rev. J. S. Smith of Butte Falls preached at the Presbyterian church January 8. His text was taken from Proverbs, 4-23. Rev. George Iverson of Medford will preach at the Presbyterian church January 15 at 10:30 a.m. Medford Mail Tribune, January 11, 1933, page 5 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Jan. 12.--(Spl.)--Lucile Coy and Grace Holman spent the weekend in Medford visiting friends.Dorothy Coy returned home from Brownsboro Jan. 1, where she had been visiting Donna Brown a few days. Eagle Point town and the Eagle Point High School basketball teams had a practice game at the school gymnasium Jan. 9. Joe Bradshaw spent the weekend visiting friends in Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and children were guests at a New Year's dinner at Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman's. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Taylor entertained Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young at New Year's dinner. Mrs. George Stowell, who spent several weeks during the latter part of December visiting relatives in Portland and Washington points, has returned home here. H. F. Barrett and sons Dorr and Kenneth, Mrs. Laing, Mrs. John Barker and children Catherine and John of Medford spent the evening Jan. 9 with Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Newcomb and family, the occasion being Mrs. Newcomb's birthday. Miss Donna Earle returned January 7 from Los Angeles, where she spent the holidays and has resumed teaching in the Eagle Point high school. Eagle Point school reopened Jan. 3, after a recess of two weeks for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Cowden and son Robert and Wallace Ragsdale were entertained at a New Year's dinner at Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Jones' of Lake Creek. Evelyn and Billy Abbott spent the two weeks vacation visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Moore at Lake Creek. Morse Haley of Central Point spent the evening January 3 in town visiting friends and attending Eagle Point grange. It was reported some time ago that Charles Wisdom received his hurt when cutting wood in the Brownsboro district. According to his family he was working for the Forest Service in the Applegate district. While assisting another man to carry a heavy box of provisions up a steep trail the man in front stumbled and fell, throwing the weight of the box on Mr. Wisdom. He fell backwards with the heavy box on top of him, injuring his back badly. His companion went for help but Mr. Wisdom lay out in the pounding rain for many hours. He was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital. Mrs. Wisdom and sons Aubrey and Joe go to Medford often to visit him. Medford Mail Tribune, January 12, 1933, page 7 EPHRAIM MISNER DIES NEAR E. PT.
Ephraim Asbury Misner died near Eagle Point Friday morning after a
lingering illness. He was born in Missouri, February 12, 1877, and was
aged 55 years, 11 months and 1 day. He had been a resident of Eagle
Point for the past four years. Was a farmer by occupation, being in the
employ of B. A. Clark for that time.He leaves three sisters--Mrs. Priscilla Whaley, Eagle Point; Mary M. Whaley of Winfield, Kas.; Hattie Underwood, Carthage, Mo.; one brother, Jesse Misner of Eagle Point. Funeral services will be held at the Medford cemetery Monday morning at 11 o'clock with the Perl Funeral Parlors in charge. Medford Mail Tribune, January 13, 1933, page 5 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Jan. 13.--(Spl.)--Election of officers and teachers was
held at Sunday school Sunday as follows: Superintendent, Mrs. L. J.
Rohrer; assistant superintendent, Charles Cingcade; secretary, Mildred
Hansen; treasurer, Mrs. G. A. Hansen, organist, Verna Cingcade; teacher
for the Bible class, Mrs. Hoagland; young people's class, Mrs. Rohrer,
primary class, Mrs. Cingcade. This is the beginning of the sixth year
for Brownsboro Sunday school and all hope to have a good attendance
each Sunday. A cordial welcome is extended to all.Bill Swain delivered a load of apples in Medford Tuesday. Leland Dysinger, Mrs. H. W. Wright and children were among Medford shoppers Saturday. H. W. Wright is busy shipping furs, as he has been buying from trappers in all parts of the county. Medford Mail Tribune, January 13, 1933, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Jan. 13.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Ruth Klingle is staying in Medford with her father, who has been ill.Mrs. Bill Holman visited Mrs. Mae Jackson Jan. 9. Howard Gold has returned from Climax, where he has been caring for his folks who have been ill with influenza. Miss Grace Holman visited the Long Mountain school Jan. 6. Mrs. Straus of Sams Valley has been in this neighborhood looking for turkeys. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young Jan. 8. Nick Young has been quite ill with the flu the past week. Medford Mail Tribune, January 13, 1933, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, Jan. 13.--(Spl.)--Trail extension unit could not meet with Mrs.
Segessenman January 12 as was reported last week, as Mrs. Segessenman
is
just recovering from the flu. They will meet there January 23; everyone
is invited to bring her thimble and scissors as there will be sewing
for relief work. The ladies also wish to exchange apron patterns so all
are asked to bring apron patterns along.Ed Ash has been on the sick list but is better now. Ed Pence, George Fisher and Wes Ragsdale have gone to Yreka, Cal., to work in a mine. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman called at the Ernie Ernst and S. W. Hutchinson homes Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Boyd Tucker was expected home Wednesday from Yreka, where she has been since Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Cusick and son Bobby returned to their home in California after a week's visit here with Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Howe and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. James Ogden, who have been visiting here since before Christmas, expect to return to Hood River Sunday. A number of ladies gathered at Mrs. Hutchinson's Tuesday afternoon and helped quilt for Mrs. James Ogden of Hood River. Mrs. Floyd Hutchinson served the lunch. All had a good time visiting besides doing a lot of work. Present were Mesdames Ed Pence, Wilmer Ragsdale, Ed Ash, Harry Newman, Ralph Watson, Charles Cushman, James Ogden, H. McCoy, Floyd Hutchinson and the hostess, Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Medford Mail Tribune, January 13, 1933, page 9 ELK CREEK MUST PAY SCHOOL BUS MAN IS VERDICT
A jury in Justice of the Peace W. R. Coleman's court Saturday afternoon
returned a verdict awarding D. E. Hutchison a verdict for $225, sought
in his suit against School District No. 74 on Elk Creek. Hutchison,
driver of a school bus, claimed the sum for transportation of school
children.In the first contract, Hutchison agreed with the school board to haul the children for $90 per month, being allowed $5 per month for those living below the Fred Sturgis place, and $8 for those residing above. The school bus riders increased from eight to 15 pupils last year, and the school refused to pay for the extra seven. Last summer, taxpayers of the district met with the school directors and agreed that children living within a mile and one-half of the school should walk. The jury, with Joe C. Brown was as follows: John H. Hughes, John Kirkpatrick, John Millard, Mark Kline and W. F. Roberts. There were a dozen witnesses from the Elk Creek district including the school board. The school board was represented by attorney W. E. Phipps, the plaintiff by attorney William McAllister and attorney Cramer Deuel. It was the latter's maiden appearance in court as a lawyer. Medford Mail Tribune, January 15, 1933, page 4 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, Jan. 16.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McDowell and Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Morrison, all from Medford, visited Mr. and Mrs. Everett
Evensizer Wednesday evening.Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Nichols and two children from Medford have moved on the Fred Rougemont place near the Big Oak Service Station on the Crater Lake Highway. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fulton were holiday visitors in Oakland, Calif. J. E. Wood has been confined to his bed for nearly a week with another attack of the hiccoughs, but is better at this writing. P.T.A. meets next Friday afternoon, January 20, at 2 o'clock in the Reese Creek schoolhouse. All members and neighbors are requested to be present. Miss M. Dabney, junior school teacher here, was married during the Christmas holidays. The couple motored to San Francisco on their wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Shaw of Central Point spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Waddell. The Clark baby, who has been seriously ill, is reported improving. Mrs. C. W. Waddell is confined to her bed with an attack of the flu. Medford Mail Tribune, January 16, 1933, page 2 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Jan. 17.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Barrett were
entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies.Mr. and Mrs. Buford A. Clark entertained at dinner and cards at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young on Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt, James Walters, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Seaman, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies, C. F. Davies and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young. Mrs. N. B. Newcomb spent Thursday in Medford where she attended the Delphian Club and took part in the program. Rev. George Iverson and Mrs. Iverson and daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Putney, and Helen Smith, all of Medford, attended the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and afterwards had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Esch. George Iverson preached at the Presbyterian church on Sunday and had charge of the communion service. P.T.A. met at the schoolhouse Friday with good attendance. Hot lunches are being served the public each school day, financed by the parents and the Parent-Teacher Association. Mrs. Julia Davies has charge of the hot lunches for the week of January 15 to 19. New oilcloth for the tables has been bought by the school board, adding much to the attractive appearance of the dining room. Morton S. Hanna of Auburn, Wash., brother of Mrs. N. B. Newcomb, was here en route to Los Angeles a week ago. He expects to be back here in about a week and will stop over for a time to visit with his sister and family. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Barrett spent Saturday in Ashland at the home of Mrs. Barrett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, and a brother, Earl Stevens, recently returned from the U.S. navy. Carl Stevens has been in poor health for some time and is expecting to enter the veterans' hospital in Portland in the near future. Miss Yetta Olson, Miss Fern Simpson, Miss Donna Earl and Mrs. F. V. Barrett spent Friday evening at cards at the home of Mrs. Nora Harris. News was received from Pendleton, Ore., that will be of interest to the many Eagle Point friends of J. M. Spencer, former district manager of the Eagle Point Irrigation Co., to the effect that twin boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Spencer December 27, weighing about five and one-half pounds each. They were named James Herbert and Lee Aden. Medford Mail Tribune, January 17, 1933, page 4 TRAIL
TRAIL, Jan. 19.--(Spl.)--Wednesday morning there was eight inches of
snow and it was still snowing. The highway department is busy cleaning
the highway.Martin Burk is on the sick list again and is absent from school. George Fisher, Ed Pence and Wes Ragsdale have returned from California. Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson and little daughter Shirley, of Klamath Falls, were guests at the S. W. Hutchinson home Friday and Saturday while Mr. Hutchinson attended a conference of the accountant department of Copco at the Medford office. Mrs. Boyd Tucker spent Tuesday afternoon visiting Mrs. Mary Warner. Mr. and Mrs. Earny Earnest spent Monday evening visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Ed Ash is hauling wood from his son Howard's place on Elk Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hutchinson to attend grange, where Mr. and Mrs. Merriman were united with the grange. Medford Mail Tribune, January 19, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Jan. 19.--(Spl.)--There are plenty of changes in the
weather in this region. The children are all happy to see the new snow
to play in.Deane Owens spent Sunday at the Henry Gregory home. Howard Gold was a Medford visitor Jan. 17th. Chas. Jackson has been working on the road near Reese Creek the past week. Bill Holman is busy breaking two young horses, one for a work horse, and the other a saddle horse. Mr. Beagle of Ashland is camping here on the creek by the bridge, trapping. We are glad to have him here, as the muskrats are becoming a terrible menace to the irrigation ditches. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry of Eagle Point spent Saturday at the Nick Young home. Most of the farmers report that they will have to resow all their grain on account of the severe freezing. Medford Mail Tribune, January 19, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Jan. 20.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Elsie Karberg and mother, Mrs. J. E.
Maxfield of Edgewood, Cal., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maxfield
over the weekend. Harold Dallas, who has been spending a few weeks at
the Maxfield home, is now at Walter Radcliff's on Rogue River.Mr. Beam and son of Galt, Cal., are visiting at the home of Walter Beam. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Myers had as guests last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Strayer and children of near Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wright were supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright last Sunday. Chas. Hurst is visiting this week at the homes of Claus and Leland Charley. Mr. Hurst is a cousin of the Charleys. Mr. Barr of Fishtail, Mont., and B. H. Moulton of Medford were callers at the Wright home Monday. Mr. Wright purchased some fine Montana furs from them. Medford Mail Tribune, January 20, 1933, page 11 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Jan. 23.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Louise Greb entertained for Mr. and
Mrs. John Hankins and daughter Sylvia January 13. Those present were
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Greb and daughters Marsha and Janet, Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Greb and daughter Louise, Vern Spencer, the honor guests, Mr.
and Mrs. John Hankins and daughter Sylvia and the host and hostess,
Mrs. Louise Greb and son Alvin. A very enjoyable time was had.Guests at the N. B. Newcomb ranch Thursday were Ruth, Glen and Cecil Hanscom of Medford. They had a delightful skiing party on the hill. Home Economics Club of the Grange is quilting a beautiful pieced quilt for Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt. The Rogue River Cowboys went to Phoenix on the evening of January 18 to put on an entertainment for the Phoenix Grange. Mr. and Mrs. Foster Greb entertained with a chicken dinner January 15 for Mrs. Louise Greb, Alvin and Buddy Greb, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Greb and daughter Louise. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davies are entertaining a brother of Mrs. Davies, Conrad Miller of Oakland, Ore. Mr. Miller is returning from a trip to National City, Cal. W. E. Davies shipped a large consignment of capons to the San Francisco market January 18. These were very fine birds and averaged over seven pounds apiece. Market for capons is very good at present. John Pearce made a shipment of capons to the San Francisco market Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hankins moved from the Ala Vista orchard to their new home in the Reese Creek district on the Butte Falls highway January 14. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Marshall, superintendent of the Ala Vista packing house in Medford, moved into the house vacated by John Hankins on the Ala Vista orchard on January 15. Thomas Newcomb was a guest at a party given by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Mann and family recently on the Crater Lake Highway, Medford. Mrs. Myrtle Greb was an overnight visitor at the home of her mother, Mrs. Louise Greb, January 18. Charles Wisdom, who was so seriously injured while working for the Forest Service in the Applegate section a short time ago, has been removed from the hospital to his home. He is getting along very nicely but has absolutely no use of one leg. We hope he will not be permanently incapacitated. The Cowden family and Mrs. Cowden's brother, Mr. Smith, who is visiting his sister at the present, were among those who attended the Phoenix Grange entertainment on January 18. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Kline, W. E. Davies, Rudy Weidman, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett and Mrs. Gertrude Haak spent Wednesday evening at the Central Point Grange hall, some attending the Pomona Grange degree team practice and others attending a joint meeting of the executive committee of the Pomona Grange and the Grange masters of the county. The community was saddened by the death of Ephraim A. Misner January 13. Mr. Misner lived with his brother on the Crater Lake Highway just above Eagle Point. His health has been very poor for some time, having had hospital treatment for several months last summer. It was supposed that his health was much improved, and the news of his death was a great surprise. Previous to his ill health, Mr. Misner worked on the farms of John Pearce and Buford A. Clark, and was a very conscientious worker. Funeral service was at the Perl Funeral Home on Monday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m., with interment in the Medford cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Harper and little son, who have been staying for several months with Mrs. Harper's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hanscom, south of town, returned to their home in the Beagle district last week. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley spent Jan. 8 at the home of Mr. Haley's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Mrs. Nick Straus of Sams Valley was visiting the turkey raisers here last week, looking for breeding stock. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman of Trail, Mr. and Mrs. Hammond of Central Point, George Hilton of Grants Pass, Mrs. Henry Hansen and Frank Hansen of the Roxy Ann district were among those attending the Eagle Point Grange Tuesday. Extension unit will meet at the home of Mrs. Floyd Barrett, directly across from the schoolhouse, Tuesday January 24, with Mrs. Mabel Mack present as director. Making over garments, both children's and ladies, will occupy the day. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. with a covered dish luncheon at noon. Each one attending is requested to bring a covered dish for the luncheon and table service for one. These meetings are very helpful, and all women of the surrounding community are invited to attend. It is reported that Earl Stoner, who recently entered the veterans' hospital in Portland for treatment, is in a very serious condition and may have to undergo an operation. Royal Brown is reported as improving rapidly, being able to sit up most of the day. The flu seems still to be finding many victims, some having it in a light form, others being critically ill. Mrs. W. E. Davies was teaching as substitute at the Antelope school last week for Mrs. Helen Culbertson, who is ill with the flu and who in turn was substituting for the regular teacher, Miss Currier, who is also ill. Medford Mail Tribune, January 23, 1933, page 4 EAGLE POINT GRANGE MEETING LURES MANY
In spite of the inclement weather, the last meeting of Eagle Point
Grange on January 17 was very well attended, and there were a number of
visitors present.DESPITE COLD NIGHT Reports of various committees were very good. Two applications for membership were read and Brother I. R. Kline gave the 1st and 2nd degree obligations to two new members, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman of Trail. Owing to the illness of Sister Gertrude Haak at the last regular meeting, the belated installation of Clarence Tingleaf as gatekeeper was postponed until this time. Among visitors were Mrs. Henry Hansen and Frank Hansen of Roxy Ann Grange and Mr. and Mrs. Putnam and daughters, formerly of Phoenix, now living at Eagle Point. The program was put on by the H.E.C. consisting of several assembly songs, a talk on the duties of the H.E.C. by Mrs. Madeline Barrett and a solo by Rudy Weidman. It was reported that the executive committee met on January 9 to attend to the business of the last quarter reports of 1932. Members of both the old and new executive committees were present. Next regular meeting will be February 7, when the new annual word will be given to members. H.E. Club meets with Mrs. Charles Humphrey at Reese Creek January 25. Every sister member of the Grange is asked to attend. Eagle Point Grange degree team journeyed to Talent January 19 and put on the 3rd and 4th degree for a number of members, Miss Donna Earl of this Grange going with them and taking the degrees. Mrs. Barrett was in charge of the tableaux and Miss Dorothy Pierce acting as pianist. About 40 persons attended from Eagle Point. Medford Mail Tribune, January 25, 1933, page 6 EAGLE PT. WILLS UP FOR PROBATE
The last wills and testaments of two former well-known residents of the
Eagle Point district have been filed for probate this week.One was the will of Eli Dahack, who passed away last December. The will was made in July, 1907. It left the estate of an estimated value of $10,000 to his two sons. The other was the will of Gus. F. Nichols, stockman and member of a pioneer family. He bequeathed $5000 worth of California-Oregon Power Company stock to his son, and the same bequest was made to his daughter, Ruth Nichols Natwick. The balance of the estate is left to his widow, Alice Nichols. Medford Mail Tribune, January 26, 1933, page 8 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Jan. 23.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry of Eagle Point
and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young were Sunday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs.
Wes Childreth.A group of young folks enjoyed a sleighing, skiing and horseback riding party Sunday. The neighbors extend their sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Klingle in their present bereavement of her father, Mr. Daniels of Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson were callers of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman last week. Callers of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson Sunday were Bill Holman and daughter Grace, Dewey Givan and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cook of Medford. Medford Mail Tribune, January 26, 1933, page 7 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, Jan. 23.--(Spl.)--Although it was a cold, cloudy day and
snow lay about six inches deep on the ground, about 20 ladies attended
the regular P.T.A. meeting Jan. 20 at the Reese Creek schoolhouse, the
occasion being a surprise shower given the new bride school teacher,
Mrs. Erickson, nee Dabney.The many useful presents included several handmade articles for Mrs. Erickson. A well-performed program was given by the school children and was greatly enjoyed by all, after which a light lunch was served. J. T. Wood and family of the Antelope district spent Sunday, Jan. 22, with his father, J. E. Wood, who has been ill for some time, but is better at this writing, although confined to his bed. Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick attended the Craterian in Medford Jan. 21. Many Reese Creek families were in Eagle Point Jan. 21 taking in the old-time dance. Fred Pettegrew drove back to Medford Jan. 23, having been chosen as one of the jurymen for this court session. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyer spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fulton of the Big Oak Service Station. Word was received Jan. 23 of an auto accident near Phoenix in which Mrs. Erickson, one of the school teachers at Reese Creek, was a participant. No complete details were given, however, but was reported she was not seriously hurt. Medford Mail Tribune, January 26, 1933, page 7 TRAIL EXTENSION UNIT DOING RELIEF SEWING
The Trail Home Extension unit is combining relief sewing with the
regular clothing project on individual problems. Mrs. Mabel Mack, home
demonstration agent, stated today.AT REGULAR MEETINGS At their December meeting the unit members made two quilts for the Red Cross in addition to regular project work. At the January meeting, which was held at the home of Mrs. Eva Segessenman at Shady Cove last Monday, 12 children's dresses were made for the Red Cross. At the next meeting, which will be held at the home of Mrs. Rena Howe, February 9th, women's house dresses will be the major problem. All ladies of the community are invited to attend. These meetings are all-day sessions with a covered dish luncheon at noon. Those participating in the work last Monday were: Mrs. Mabel Mack, home demonstration agent, Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson, chairman; Mrs. Lyle Tucker, Mrs. W. H. Merriman, Mrs. E. E. Ash, Mrs. Rena Howe, Mrs. Minnie Blaess, Mrs. Cecil Pritchett, Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Mrs. F. B. Watson and the hostess, Mrs. Eva Segessenman. Medford Mail Tribune, January 27, 1933, page 3 GEORGE TRUSTY OF ELK CREEK PASSES
George Trusty, a resident of the Elk Creek district for the past 30
years, passed away at the home of his parents Thursday at the age of 48
years.He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Trusty of Elk Creek, four brothers and four sisters, Henry Trusty, Long Beach, Cal.; James F., Maud, Okla.; Rufus T., Ashland; Marion, American Lake, Wash.; Mrs. T. J. Beevers, Shirley, Ark.; Mrs. J. T. Bradshaw, Lake City, Ark.; Mrs. H. O. Childreth, Trail; and Mrs. Amos Ayres, Medford. Funeral services will be held at the home on Elk Creek, Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Burial service will be held in the Trail cemetery. Conger funeral parlors are in charge. Medford Mail Tribune, January 27, 1933, page 9 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Jan. 27.--(Special)--Miss Zetta Rigsby has been visiting
with her sister, Mrs. Herschel Harper of Beagle, for several days.Mr. and Mrs. John Miller are spending a couple of months at their ranch near Dead Indian. They are getting house, outbuildings and the fences in repair in preparation to renting the place about March 1. Mrs. W. C. Clements visited at the home of Mrs. Blanche Stanley January 23. John Hankins was down from his Reese Creek ranch Monday and went in to Medford with Sam Coy. He reports that they are comfortably settled in their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hatfield have been nursing at the home of Wm. Ulrich in Medford for the past month. Mr. Ulrich is very feeble and requires constant attention. Mrs. Hatfield's mother, Mrs. Sarah Holliday, is staying at the Hatfield home caring for the property during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield. Mrs. Winnifred Tucker and daughter Barbara Jane of Brownsboro visited January 24 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak. Tom and Peyton Newcomb attended a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sellers of College Hill, Medford, given for their sons, Lawrence and Donald, and daughter Mary January 22. Others attending were Misses Maude Poole of Applegate, Dorothy Monteith, Betty May Childress, Edna and Anna Jones and Earl and Claude Jones of Medford. Earl Stoner, who entered the veterans' hospital in Portland for undulant fever, is reported in a very critical condition. Royal Brown is convalescing rapidly from his severe illness and is now able to be up the greater part of each day. Mrs. Frank Ditsworth was removed from the hospital in Medford to her home at Prospect last week. She is getting along very nicely. Mr. and Mrs. William Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy attended the Sams Valley Grange January 20. Percy Haley, driver of the county road grader, took the grader above Butte Falls January 20 for use on the Butte Falls and Mount Pitt road. The snow is very deep in that section now. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Caster of Phoenix visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith January 21. Since the heavy snow things are very quiet at the local lumber yard. W. C. Clements sold some lumber on Monday to C. B. Jackson of near the Rogue River to build a brooder house. Morton L. Hanna, en route from Los Angeles to his home in Auburn, Wash., stopped over for a visit with his sister, Mrs. N. B. Newcomb, and family January 21. Mr. Hanna was seriously injured in a collision of his car with a Southern Pacific train some time ago, having been permanently disabled in one arm. He was in Los Angeles seeking adjustment with the railroad company. George Lake, who came in here recently from the Klamath section, is planning to raise horses on a commercial scale and is looking for a small hay ranch to rent. He recently bought several good range horses which are being pastured on his brother's ranch near Medford. His wife is originally from Montana, where her father was engaged in raising blooded horses. Mrs. R. A. Barker and children Catherine, John and Billy of Medford visited the N. B. Newcomb home January 22. Ed High of Ashland visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry January 24. The Civic Improvement Club met Thursday after having been discontinued for some time on account of sickness. Mrs. George Holmes spent January 23 in Medford on business. A marriage license was issued to Henry E. Pech of Lake Creek and Marguerite DeHass of Eagle Point on January 23. Albert Bigham and L. K. Haak were helping W. E. Davies dress out a bunch of capons January 17. Mrs. Sarah Howlett and daughter Hattie and Miss Rose Whaley attended the funeral of John B. Edsall January 20. Mr. Edsall was an old resident of Phoenix and died very suddenly January 18. Mrs. Edith Weidman visited Mrs. Gertrude Haak January 24. Mrs. N. B. Newcomb spent Monday and Tuesday visiting Mrs. R. A. Barker of South Oakdale, Medford. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies attended the Antelope Literary Society January 13, where Mr. Davies took part in a debate. Mr. and Mrs. Seaman also attended and have become members of the society. Home extension unit met at the schoolhouse January 23 for another demonstration on remodeling clothing. Due to the very stormy weather, few attended. Those present were Mrs. Mabel Mack, Mrs. C. F. Davies, Mrs. W. H. Young, Mrs. Floyd Barrett and Dorotha Pearce. On Friday, February 3, the home extension unit will meet in an all-day meeting at the schoolhouse to make dress forms. Anyone wanting to have a dress form made at this meeting please get in touch with Mrs. Floyd Barrett or Mrs. W. H. Young at once, so they may advise Mrs. Mack. These forms will cost the members approximately $1.25. All of the women of this or nearby communities are urged to take advantage of these meetings, as they are very helpful. Sunday school service at the Presbyterian church convenes at 10 a.m. each Sunday and church service at 11 a.m. Rev. J. S. Smith will preach. Everyone invited. Medford Mail Tribune, January 27, 1933, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, Jan. 11.--(Spl.)--Trail extension unit met January 23 with Mrs.
Eva Segessenman. There were 11 members present and two visitors, Mrs.
Elizabeth Thomas and Mrs. C. A. Pritchett. All were busy with the
sewing for relief work. Next meeting will be February 9 at the home of
Mrs. Irwin Howe, when there will be more relief sewing.Bud Hager and Doc Grim, who are attending school at Corvallis, were in Medford and Trail over the weekend. The Misses Barbara and Lora Drury of Medford visited here with the boys when they were all overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker. Geo. Tisher received word that his brother Ed was quite ill and had been taken to a hospital in Medford, where he is slowly improving. Geo. Trusty, who is ill at the home of his parents on Elk Creek, is reported to be in a serious condition. Mrs. E. E. Ash was called to the home of her son Howard Tuesday, to help look after the sick there. George Hall of Elk Creek is on the sick list this week. Ed Ash, with several others whose names we did not learn, attended the better government meeting held at the courthouse in Medford Monday evening. Still plenty of snow here. Snows two or three inches every night. Thursday morning there was 18 inches on the level. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pence and Wilmer Ragsdale attended the funeral of Mrs. Hattie Hardman in Medford Thursday. Mrs. Hardman was a niece of Mr. Pence. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson visited at the S. W. Hutchinson home Wednesday. Medford Mail Tribune, January 27, 1933, page 11 EAGLE PT. EXTENSION UNIT HOLDS MEETING
Eagle Point Home Extension unit met with Mrs. Floyd Barrett January 24
for the third of a series of demonstrations on clothing renovation by
Mabel C. Mack, home demonstration agent. Attendance was small due to
the severe storm.Next meeting of the unit will be held Friday, February 3, commencing at 10 a.m. in the high school clothing laboratory for clothing construction and garment finishes, to be demonstrated by Mrs. Mack. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon at the home of Mrs. Floyd Barrett. All ladies of the community are invited to attend. Medford Mail Tribune, January 27, 1933, page 12 Improvement Club of Eagle Point Resumes Meetings
EAGLE POINT, Feb. 1.--(Spl.)--Eagle Point Civic Improvement Club met at
the club rooms on Thursday, January 26, after having been discontinued
for some time on account of sickness in the community. President Mrs.
Earl Stoner presided. A very interesting yearly report was read which
clearly showed the many accomplishments of this group. Hot tamales and
coffee were served by the teachers, Miyetta Olson, Miss Fern Simpson,
Miss Wilda Darneille and Miss Donna Earl.Others present were Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy, Mrs. N. B. Newcomb, Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mrs. Donna Ashpole, Mrs. Lena Stowell, Mrs. Ruby Walton, Mrs. Edith Weidman, Mrs. Florence Throckmorton, Mrs. Floyd Barrett, Mrs. Frances Campbell, Mrs. Nora Harris, Mrs. Mattie Brown, Mrs. Christine Dinsmore, Mrs. Lottie Cingcade, Mrs. Amy Brown, Mrs. Grace Walker, Mrs. Sarah E. Howlett, Hattie Howlett, Mrs. Jessie Mittelstaedt and Miss Leila Gallien. Medford Mail Tribune, February 1, 1933, page 2 RANCHER WRITES SONG OF ROGUE
A song, aimed to bring an unmeasurable amount of publicity to the Rogue
River Valley and all sections visited by the Rogue, was introduced last
night in the program of the Oregon Lumber Jacks over KMED.Written by C. J. Williams, rancher of Trail, the song tells the story of "The Friendly Old Rogue." The fishing opportunities offered here, the beauty, the hunting and all other recreational features of the region have been woven into the song, whose tune moves along at a rhythm similar to that of the "Strawberry Roan." It was sung by Russell Ross last night and brought much praise for author and singer from radio listeners. Copies of the words have been placed on sale at book and music shops here and at sporting goods stores. The author hopes to sell a sufficient number of copies as souvenirs to finance publication of his composition in music form. Medford Mail Tribune, February 1, 1933, page 5 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Feb. 2.--(Spl.)--Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Bill Holman were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Harnish and family, Victor Gardener, Vance Pearce, Hugo, Henry and June
Engelhardt, Robert Fernlund and Howard Gold. Later Sunday afternoon a
group of the younger set enjoyed horseback riding. They were Tommy
Stowell, Tommy Coy, Vance Pearce, Grace Holman, Lucile Coy, June
Engelhardt, Chick Tingleaf, Howard Gold and Glenn Lanning.Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Visitors during this week of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Esch and Mr. and Mrs. Ousterhout, Sr., Mrs. Fred Dutton, Mrs. Percy Haley and Mrs. Bill Perry. Verne Brophy and Lester Bradshaw were at the Holman home after a steer January 31. Medford Mail Tribune, February 2, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Feb. 2.--(Spl.)--George Millard and family of the Crater
Lake Highway moved from the Z. C. Smith place to the Bostwick place
recently.Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy, Dorothy, Tommy, Lucile and Sammie Coy, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish, Earl, Elmer, Mary and Helen Harnish and Vance Pearce were among those who attended a turkey dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Holman. The event was a surprise for Mary Ellen, honoring her seventh birthday. A beautiful pink and white birthday cake with pink candles and pink rosebuds was the center of attraction. Grange Home Economics Club meeting at the home of Mrs. Charles Humphrey of Reese Creek was not largely attended because of stormy weather. Mrs. Rosa Smith, president, Mrs. Sam Coy, Mrs. C. F. Davies, Mrs. Billie Vestal and Mrs. Lizzie Jack were among those present. Paul Newcomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Newcomb, entered high school here at the beginning of the second semester. He needs but two credits to graduate. Tommy Coy completed his high school course last week and is now at home. Those attending Pomona Grange held in Medford last Saturday from here were Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies, Mr. C. F. Davies, Sam Coy, Mrs. Edith Weidman and Rudy Weidman, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ward, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak, Mrs. M. L. Pruett and Glenn Lanning. They report a very interesting meeting. Next meeting will be at Wimer with Enterprise Grange on April 28. Miss Irene [Eileen?] Grow gave a surprise party for her mother, Mrs. Jack Grow, January 28. Those present from here were Gladys Nichols, Evelyn and Billie Abbott, Dorothy Coy, Wallace Dinsmore and Lyle Cingcade. George Miller was attending to business in Medford January 30. Paul Force was also attending to business in Medford Monday. Mrs. W. L. Childreth is reported to have been very ill again, but is somewhat better at this writing. Medford Mail Tribune, February 2, 1933, page 9 GLEEMEN WILL SING ON EAGLE PT. GRANGE PROGRAM FEBY. 7TH
At the regular meeting of the Medford Gleemen, held at the courthouse
Tuesday night, the group decided to accept the invitation of the Eagle
Point Grange for a trip to Eagle Point on February 7, and arrangements
are being made by James Stevens, director, to prepare a fine program
for the entertainment of the Grange members, according to an
announcement made this afternoon by E. W. Shockley, president of the
Gleemen.The trip will be made in connection with the series of appearances of Medford business men, under the direction of the publicity committee of the Medford Chamber of Commerce, C. L. McDonald, chairman. The first of these excursions was made last Friday night, to Jacksonville, and the program staged before the 200 Grangers attending that meeting was exceptionally well received. A small group of speakers will accompany the Gleemen and the publicity committee on the Eagle Point trip, with an explanation of the agricultural program of the Chamber of Commerce and the plans for the Diamond Jubilee celebration, scheduled for 1934, under the plans now being made by the publicity committee. Medford business and professional men, and their ladies, are also urged to make the trip. Medford Mail Tribune, February 2, 1933, page 10 Eagle Pt. Grange Women Are Busy on Fancy Work
Several members of the H.E. Club braved the snow and ice and met at the
home of Mrs. Chas. Humphrey last Wednesday. They report a very pleasant
afternoon with the regular business of the month taken care of. The
fancy work committee reported several pairs of pillow cases handed out
to be embroidered and one quilt finished. They plan to start more
quilts soon.About 24 members from Eagle Point Grange attended Pomona Grange at Medford last Saturday. They report a pleasant and profitable day. At the next meeting of Eagle Point Grange, the lecturer announces a very enjoyable program to be presented. Besides several numbers by members, there will be a special feature. The "Medford Gleemen" have promised us several numbers and will be followed by talks from Medford business men. Everyone is urged to plan to attend on Tuesday evening, February 7. Medford Mail Tribune, February 3, 1933, page 12 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, Feb. 3.--(Spl.)--A large crowd attended the Sunday school
at the Reese Creek school house January 29. Rev. Randall of Medford
gave a very interesting sermon. Special music was furnished by a male
quartet.A hot lunch was served at noon by the ladies in cafeteria style. All report a most enjoyable day. Lewis Robertson was called to Prospect district Saturday evening to help his brother, Paul, keep clear the state highway of snow drifts, which range from six to eight feet deep. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Layton January 24. Mother and son are doing nicely. Miss Myrtle Minter, school teacher at Kerby spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Hammel, here. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lacey of Ashland and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Morrison of Medford spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Evensizer. Elroy Jackson has finished cutting wood with about 40 tier, for his winter's supply. Lee Rusho, Frank Smith and D. Nichols began work January 30 on the Eagle Point ditch, cleaning laterals for summer water. All the children at the Reese Creek school were vaccinated January 27 against diphtheria. Dr. Drummond and county nurse of Medford officiated. Medford Mail Tribune, February 3, 1933, page 13 TRAIL
TRAIL, Feb. 6.--(Spl.)--Honoring Mrs. Mary Warner's birthday Sunday her
three daughters gave a turkey dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Charley Frye's as a surprise to Mrs. Warner. Those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Warner and children, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ash and children,
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fry and baby and Ray Warner, the honored guest, Mrs.
Warner and the host and hostess and little son.Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman were shopping in Medford Wednesday. Boyd Tucker has been on the sick list again, but is better at this time. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson were shopping in Medford Friday. Mrs. Boyd Tucker and Mrs. Ralph Watson are very busy these days learning to use skis. Mrs. E. E. Ash spent Wednesday visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles Cushman. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman spent a few days visiting at the H. T. Swingle home on Trail Creek. They drove as far as they could with their car and walked the rest of the way. Those who heard the song over the radio that was composed by Charles Williamson of this place were more than pleased with the song. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash spent Thursday visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Medford Mail Tribune, February 6, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Feb. 7.--(Spl.)--Many connected with the local health unit
attended the bi-monthly meeting of the Jackson County Health
Association at Mrs. Glen Fabrick's in Medford February 2. Those from
here were Mesdames Davies, G. A. Ousterhout, H. W. Ward, R. T. Seaman
and F. V. Barrett. They reported an interesting and instructive meeting.A committee of the Parent-Teacher's met at the school house to arrange details for hot lunches and other business February 3. Regular meeting of the P.T.A. will be held at the school house February 10. Final arrangements will be made for a dinner to be given February 22 to raise funds for hot lunches. Further details will be given later. Mrs. Sarah Howlett and daughter Hattie left February 1 for Portland. They were attending Mrs. Howlett's daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt of Chiloquin. Mrs. Hoyt is in poor health and is going to Portland for medical treatment. Jesse Misner has been in Butte Falls for the past week visiting his sister, Mrs. F. A. Whaley, and family. Mrs. M. L. Pruett and son Guy attended to business in Medford Feb. 1st. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Clark recently attended a meeting in Medford at the office of R. G. Fowler. Mrs. Herbert Carlton of Prospect and little twin daughters visited her sister, Mrs. Blanche Stanley February 3. Mrs. Bessie Carlton arrived January 31 to stay for a while with her sister, Mrs. Celia Holmes, who has been suffering with arthritis for some time. Mrs. Holmes' niece, Miss Leila Gallien, was staying with her for a while. It is reported that Earl Stoner, who entered the veterans' hospital some time ago for treatment for undulant fever, seems to be improving, although slowly. Royal Brown has so far recovered from his recent severe illness as to be up and about the house a little. He has made a remarkable recovery. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davies entertained at dinner January 27 for Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Barrett. Everett Faber of Central Point was attending to business here last week. Mrs. M. L. Pruett spent the evening February 3 with Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak, while her son Guy and grandsons, Herbert and Donald, attended the basketball game at the school gymnasium. Home demonstration unit met with Mrs. F. V. Barrett and Mrs. Mabel Mack to make dress forms. Those attending were Mesdames W. H. Young, G. A. Ousterhout, B. A. Clark, H. W. Ward, Florence Throckmorton, Gene Walton, John Smith, Gertrude Haak, C. F. Davies, Mabel Mack and the hostess. Next regular meeting will be held March 3, when they will take up dress remodeling and finishing work. It is reported that Mrs. John Cox of Oakland, Calif., old-time resident here, and sister-in-law of Mrs. M. L. Pruett, is in very poor health. Her husband passed away about a month ago in that city after a long illness, and was brought to Medford for burial. He was prominent in business circles here for many years. Mrs. Nancy Watkins received word from Lewiston, Idaho, of the death of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Phillips, being bedfast for six months. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips formerly lived in this community and are well known to old residents. Mrs. Phillips was a sister to Mrs. George Phillips, and Mr. Phillips a brother of George Phillips. People of this community were shocked to learn of the accidental death of Carl Stanley of Medford Feb. 2. Mr. Stanley was reared here, and three brothers and two sisters are local residents. Brothers and sisters from here who mourn his loss are Roy Stanley, Tom Stanley, Fred Stanley, Mrs. Rachel Cotman and Mrs. George Daley. His father passed away in this community about a year ago. F. A. Whaley from near Butte Falls spent February 3 in Eagle Point attending to business and visiting friends. Medford Mail Tribune, February 7, 1933, page 7 EAGLE PT. GRANGE AND MEDFORDITES IN HUGE MEETING
An enthusiastic welcome greeted the Medford "goodwill" tour to the
Eagle Point Grange hall last night, where a joint meeting of Grangers
and business men enjoyed the program presented by the local Chamber of
Commerce.There were 108 visitors in the Grange hall, which was filled to capacity for the event. The need for closer cooperation between country and city folks, for promotion of the prosperity of all, was emphasized by W. S. Bolger, president of the Chamber of Commerce, who declared that Main Street has got to awaken to the fact that the much-needed dollars in this region are going to come from mining and agriculture. If the farmer hasn't a dollar, it's certain the merchant is not going to get a dollar, Mr. Bolger explained. The agricultural program of the Chamber of Commerce was outlined by W. A. Gates, and C. L. McDonald spoke on the Diamond Jubilee celebration planned in this city to observe the 75th birthday of Oregon. Short talks were also made by C. F. Davies, Wm. Perry, Ross Kline, A. C. Mittelstaedt and Harry Ward, who presided at the meeting before turning it over to Mr. Bolger. The Medford Gleemen, local chorus directed by James Stevens, soloist, and Sebastian Apollo, pianist, entertained with several rousing numbers which were received with repeated applause. At the conclusion of the program refreshments, which the Medford delegation described as "wonderful," were served by the Eagle Point Grange. There was Ladino cheese, the well-known Eagle Point product, with pie, cake and all the fixings. Medford Mail Tribune, February 8, 1933, page 1 CHRISTIAN EDLER IS FOUND DEAD IN MOUNTAIN CABIN
Christian Edler, 55, was found dead yesterday afternoon in his cabin
four miles above McLeod by T. M. Train, from whom he was renting the
land where he made his home. Coroner Frank Perl, who was called to the
mountain residence, returned late last night to Medford with the body
and went back to McLeod this morning to make a more thorough
investigation of the case. No foul play, however, is suspected.The man, who has many relatives in various parts of the country, had been living alone in the cabin on the Train ranch a short distance from the Train home. He attended a meeting in Medford Monday evening with a group of neighbors and returned to his cabin about 1 o'clock Tuesday morning. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Train went to the cabin to call and found the man dead in his bed. The lamp on the table was empty of oil, indicating that it had been left burning for some time. Relatives state that Mr. Edler had complained of severe pain in his abdomen for some time and had been taking medicine to counteract attacks of indigestion. He had, however, not mentioned being ill Monday. He is survived by five brothers and three sisters: August Edler and Charley Edler of Lake Creek; Frederick, William and Andrew Edler of Beagle, and Mrs. Elizabeth Bischoff of Beagle, Mrs. Flora Frey of Lake Creek and Mrs. Louisa Beltz of Medford. Relatives had also gone to the cabin home today to investigate the situation with Coroner Perl. Medford Mail Tribune, February 9, 1933, page 8 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Feb. 10.--(Spl.)--George von der Hellen, formerly of this
place but now of San Francisco, has been visiting relatives and friends
here for two weeks.Wm. von der Hellen, formerly of Eagle Point, and George von der Hellen called on Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Brown February 6. Wm. von der Hellen recently arrived from Los Angeles, where he has made a large contract for road work which he says will be finished about June 1. He will then begin on a Diamond Lake road contract. Much of his time during the last year or two has been spent in Portland and Yakima, Wash., districts where he had road building contracts. Mr. and Mrs. Artie Nichols of Fort Klamath, who have spent the winter in Southern California and Arizona points, visiting their children, are spending a few weeks here before returning to their home in Fort Klamath, where the snow is reported as very deep. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols were reared in this community and lived here for many years. He was a cattleman and in earlier years operated a butcher shop in Eagle Point. Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Asleson are parents of a seven-pound daughter, born February 4. Mrs. Asleson and daughter are at the Medford Community Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Artie Nichols called on Mr. and Mrs. Royal Brown February 4. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Hilkey of Butte Falls are parents of a 9½-pound daughter, born February 6. Mr. and Mrs. Kline and Glenn Lanning were in Medford on business February 1. Mrs. Kline and nephew Glenn Lanning went on to Talent where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walters and mother. Mrs. Artie Nichols spent several days this week with her mother, Mrs. A. McDonald, above Brownsboro. A pleasant little party was enjoyed February 4 at Mrs. Celia Holmes' for her sister, Mrs. Harry Carlton of Ashland, who is staying with her for a week or so. The occasion was Mrs. Carlton's birthday. Mrs. Carlton is the youngest of 11 children of the George Brown family, 10 of whom are still living. Among those present were Mesdames Lottie Van Scoy, Will Brown, Earl Stoner, Frank Brown, Elsworth Stowell, Nora Harris and Misses Leila Gallien, Yetta Olson, Donna Earl and Fern Simpson. Mrs. R. A. Barker of Medford spent the afternoon February 8 with Mrs. N. B. Newcomb. Mrs. Sarah Howlett and daughter Hattie returned from Portland February 7, bringing with them Mrs. Howlett's daughter, Mrs. Millie Hoyt of Chiloquin, who has been in Portland for medical treatment. Mrs. Hoyt is staying with her mother for a while. Charley Humphrey has been bedfast with lumbago for more than a week. He is under the care of Dr. D. A. Forbes, who reports him as somewhat improved. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Glenn Lanning and Mrs. Gertrude Haak were in Medford February 8. Mr. Kline and Mrs. Haak were attending a business session of the executive committee of the Pomona Grange at the Jackson Hotel. Rev. Howell and wife of the Presbyterian church of Medford and Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt of Fern Valley called on many people here in the interest of church work. Regular services will be held at the Presbyterian church in Eagle Point, February 12 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and church service at 11 o'clock. There will be a basket lunch at noon. After lunch the people will be entertained with outside music and Rev. Howell of Medford will give a short talk. Everyone is urged to attend. The Eagle Point Ditch Company has had a crew of men busy for some time cleaning ditches. High school basketball team will go to Butte Falls the night of February 10 to play the Butte Falls High School team. A group of friends and schoolmates of Tom Newcomb came out from Medford and spent the evening February 7 with him and enjoyed cards. Among those from outside points enjoying the program put on by the Medford Chamber of Commerce and the Medford Gleemen at the Grange hall February 7 were Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Nealon of Table Rock, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Straus, Mrs. Albert Straus, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Morris of Sams Valley, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hoover and Miss Alice Hanley of Jacksonville. This splendid program of song and talks, secured by the Grange master, W. E. Davies, for the benefit of the community, was thoroughly appreciated. There were 108 present from outside points, which included the Gleemen and chamber members and their families. All are urged to remember and save the date of February 22 for the fine chicken dinner which is being served by the P.T.A. in the Grange hall. Present plans are for a 6 o'clock dinner with a program afterward. Medford Mail Tribune, February 10, 1933, page 11 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Feb. 10.--(Spl.)--Bill Holman and Howard Gold have been building fence on Long Mountain.Tommy Coy, Vance Pearce, Hugo and Henry Engelhardt, David and Richard Shelley visited Howard Gold and Henry Holman February 5. Those from this district who attended to business in Medford Wednesday were: Mrs. Jack Stowell and family, Mrs. Arthur Stowell and daughter Betty Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman. A turkey dinner was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson for Mrs. Ida Jackson, February 5. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pettegrew, Ethel Ewen and Charley Pettegrew. Those who attended the Eagle Point Grange Tuesday from this district were: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Glenn Lanning and Guy Pruett and two sons. Medford Mail Tribune, February 10, 1933, page 11 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Feb. 10.--(Spl.)--Tuesday Mrs. H. W. Wright visited Mrs. Roy Stanley and Mrs. Geo. Dailey.Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Myers and children motored to Medford Saturday and visited at the Strayer home near there. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rohrer were guests at the Rohrer home last Thursday. L. J. Rohrer accompanied them home to Little Shasta, Cal., and will visit relatives and friends for a week. Those who attended the funeral of Carl Stanley Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tucker, H. W. Wright, Bill Swain, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maxfield, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Charley and mother Mrs. Imogene Charley. Jim Davis of Central Point spent the past week as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen. February 19 the Central Point male quartet will hold a song service at the close of Sunday school. Everyone is invited to attend and a good attendance is desired. Mrs. Mary Bradshaw called at the Wright home January 29. Medford Mail Tribune, February 10, 1933, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, Feb. 14.--(Spl.)--Trail Extension Unit met with Mrs. Rena Howe
Thursday. All were busy sewing on Red Cross relief work. A covered dish
luncheon was served at noon to 17 ladies. All were sorry Mrs. Mack
could not be present. The next meeting, which will be special, to do
some relief sewing for needy here, will be February 23 at Mrs. Irma
Cushman's. There will be some comforts to tie, besides other sewing and
it is hoped there will be a good attendance.Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pierce were dinner guests at the Boyd Tucker home Sunday. Mrs. Goldie Johnson, reported on the sick list, is better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson spent the evening Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pence. Despite the disagreeable roads there was a good attendance at the Trail Sunday school with 32 present. Rev. Overland preached a good sermon following Sunday school. Harry Merriman is suffering with a cold. Miss Mabel Ragsdale and Mina Hazel Holmes visited Thursday with Miss Hazel's sister, Mrs. Landers, on Elk Creek. Ladies were glad to have Mrs. Lewis present at the meeting Thursday. It was the first time she had been present since having her leg broken in September. She is still getting around on crutches but hopes to be able to dispense with them soon. It still is winter here, with a lot of snow and quite cold the last few nights. The mercury was down to 14 Friday morning. Medford Mail Tribune, February 14, 1933, page 9 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Feb. 15.--(Spl.)--William Ulrich, who died in Medford
February 11, was a local resident for many years, having been engaged
in the ranch and cattle business and was an old pioneer of the valley.
The Ulrich ranch was bought by a Mr. Hamilton of San Francisco, who has
since died. Much of the property has been subdivided, part being taken
into the town of Eagle Point. The house was one of the largest and
finest here at that time and is now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Hoffard.Formerly a part of the ranch are the old Rudolph Weidman ranch, the Wilson dairy, the John Smith ranch and the Lester Throckmorton ranch, together with some land owned by the Eagle Point Irrigation Ditch Company and many smaller places. It does not seem this section has been growing rapidly, yet this instance of large acreage, owned and operated 20 years ago by one man, the same acreage now houses about 50 families and business concerns, shows considerable growth for a farming community. Mrs. Earl Stoner left by train for Portland, February 9, to spend a few days with her husband, who is taking medical treatment at the veterans' hospital. Mrs. Gertrude Haak made a business call on Mr. and Mrs. Jack Merklee February 10. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pettegrew and son Charley were among the guests entertained at a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson February 5. Mrs. Elizabeth Pierce, who has been staying with Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Brown for more than two months, returned home February 6. Mrs. Royal Brown is reported to have been ill for a few days. Mrs. H. W. Wright of Brownsboro visited Mr. and Mrs. George Daley February 7. Mrs. N. B. Newcomb attended the Delphian Club at the county courthouse February 9. J. L. Worthington was a business visitor in Medford February 11. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley visited in Medford February 11. Mr. and Mrs. Jack LaRoque spent the weekend in Klamath Falls, visiting friends. Mrs. Clarence Myers had charge of the telephone business during their absence. Wm. Stucker was successful in getting two wildcats recently. He took them to the county clerk's office February 10 to receive his bounty. Several have been getting bobcats and coyotes lately. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy A. Smith were surprised by some of their friends with a fine birthday dinner. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Ward and daughter Enid, Mr. and Mrs. Botts of Butte Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jackson of Butte Falls, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tingleaf and daughter June, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young and Mr. Wilkinson. All reported a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jackson of Butte Falls spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley. Mrs. O. E. Henderson and Mrs. Jacob Fry spent February 10 in Medford. Friends calling on Mrs. W. L. Childreth February 9 were Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mrs. Alice Daley, Mrs. Scott Boyer and Mrs. Percy Haley. Mr. and Mrs. Sharon H. Hawk are the parents of a daughter, born at their home on Little Butte, just above town. The little miss weighed seven pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ragsdale of Trail spent the weekend with Mrs. Ragsdale's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Cowden. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Esch were Medford visitors February 9. George von der Hellen of San Francisco is spending some time with his brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl von der Hellen of Wellen. Community church held an all-day session February 12, with Sunday school and church services. Rev. J. S. Smith of Butte Falls preached. Miss Yetta Olson sang a solo, accompanied by Miss Helen Smith. At 12 o'clock basket lunch was served, with Rev. and Mrs. Howell of the Medford Presbyterian church as guests. A half-hour song service was held, after which Rev. Howell delivered a fine sermon. Rose and Francis Smith sang a duet accompanied by Helen Smith. All are asked to remember the P.T.A. dinner to be served to the public February 22 at 6 p.m., in the Grange hall. An evening's entertainment is planned to follow the dinner. A play is being practiced by many Grange members under the direction of Mrs. Madeline Barrett, recreational director. This play is for the contest in which all of the Granges of the valley compete. Many from here attended the Grange contest play at the Sams Valley Grange in the Sams Valley schoolhouse February 14. The third and fourth degree team of the local Grange has been practicing several times the past week, under the leadership of Dr. D. A. Forbes, new degree team captain. They expect to put on this work at the next meeting. Medford Mail Tribune, February 15, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, Feb. 17.--(Spl.)--February 16 the sun was shining beautifully.
The snow is melting and looks as if spring is just around the corner.Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Ernst left for California to spend a few weeks. Eight neighbor ladies gathered at Mrs. Floyd Hutchinson's Tuesday and quilted for her. A covered dish lunch was served at noon. All had a good time visiting and accomplished much quilting. McCloud extension unit gave its play at Sunset-on-the-Rogue Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Ragsdale and little son of Eagle Point called on relatives here Tuesday. Mrs. H. T. Swingle of upper Trail is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman shopped in Medford Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker left for Ashland Monday afternoon to be near and help care for his mother, who suffered a slight stroke a few days ago. Charley Blaess, who had the misfortune to have a wood truck tip over on him, is reported to be slowly improving. Medford Mail Tribune, February 10, 1933, page 11
BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Feb. 17.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Art Nichols of Fort Klamath
are guests of Mrs. McDonald, after having spent the winter at El Centro
and Pasadena, Calif.James Rohrer of Montague, Calif., was a dinner guest at the L. J. Rohrer home February 10. Mr. Barker spent last weekend with his mother at Butte Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beam were guests at the Maxfield home Sunday. Mrs. Henry Myers, Mrs. Ed Myers and Mrs. William Messal visited with Mrs. H. W. Wright last Saturday. Lloyd Tucker, who has been at Bend for some time, returned home for the remainder of the winter. Mrs. Margaret Dorman and son Maurice of Grants Pass are visiting her father, Bill Nickell. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heckner spent several days last week with relatives at Redding, Calif. Rev. D. D. Randall of Medford was a welcome visitor at Sunday school last week. Next Sunday the Central Point male quartet will give a song service at the close of Sunday school, and it is hoped there will be a good attendance. Medford Mail Tribune, February 10, 1933, page 11
Mrs. Hoffard Heads Banks Party in E.P.
EAGLE POINT, Feb. 18.--(Spl.)--At a meeting of the "Good Government
Congress" held in Eagle Point last Tuesday, Mrs. Paul Hoffard was
elected president, Ernest Dahack, secretary and Kermit Thiede,
treasurer. The meeting was held as part of the organization campaign of
the "Good Government Congress."Medford Mail Tribune, February 19, 1933, page 4
EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Feb. 20.--(Spl.)--February 22 at 6 p.m. the P.T.A. will
serve a chicken and noodle dinner at the Grange hall. An entertainment
will follow. Twenty-five cents for adults and 15 cents for children
will be charged for the dinner with no charge for entertainment. This
will provide the association with much-needed funds for providing free
hot lunches to school children. All are invited to help this good work
and enjoy the social features.Civic Improvement Club met at the club rooms February 9 with Mrs. Lena Stowell, Mrs. Hazel Stoner and Mrs. Stella Van Scoy as hostesses. A delicious lunch was served after the business program. Civic Improvement Club is arranging for a lawn and appropriate fence around the new school house. This is expected to add to the attractiveness of the building, which is already surrounded with fine shrubs. Arranging kitchen and dining room details of the P.T.A. dinner to be given on Washington's Birthday, the committee, headed by Mrs. Florence Throckmorton, kitchen, and Mrs. W. H. Young, dining room, met at the schoolhouse February 15. Mrs. Alice Nichols was buying lumber at the local lumber yard for a brooder house to be built on her property along the Rogue River. Her 16-year-old brother of Drain, Ore., is staying with her. Valentine's Day was properly observed at the school, all the grade rooms having a Valentine box and short program. Lloyd Damon of Lake Creek was in town attending to business February 14. Other out-of-town visitors were Robert Humphrey of Reese Creek district and Guy Pruett from his ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett and Rudy Weidman attended the practice of the Pomona Grange degree and drill team at Central Point February 13. They are the only members of the newly organized team from here. Gene Walton and family spent the weekend with Mrs. Carlton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cox, at Trail. Thomas Kenton is erecting a tower which is to be equipped with a windmill to pump water for his place. Mrs. Henry Henshaw was visiting over the weekend with her son, Johnnie Henshaw, and wife. Bill Nichols of Lake Creek was awarded the contract to furnish the school with 105 tiers of oak and fir wood. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stelle of Medford spent the afternoon February 14 with Mrs. Stelle's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hannaford. Royal Brown, who has been so ill for several months, made his first trip to Brown's store in a car February 14. It is reported that Mrs. Earl Stoner, who went to Portland last week to visit her husband, who is a patient at the veterans' hospital, will remain there for an indefinite period. Reports are that Mr. Stoner is slightly improved. Mrs. J. M. Riggins, mother of Mrs. Elmer Robertson, is at the Community Hospital in Medford, where she underwent an operation on February 13. Mrs. Eva Nichols and Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy were among the 24 who attended a dinner and quilting party at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farlow's of Lake Creek February 6. The men spent the time cutting wood while the women quilted. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies and Dr. D. A. Forbes attended a meeting and took part in the program of the Antelope Literary Society on February 10. Mrs. Edward Hoyt of Chiloquin, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Howlett, is very ill at her mother's at Sunnyside Hotel. Mrs. Hoyt is under the care of a physician and trained nurse. Me. and Mrs. Wm. Perry were visiting Mrs. Sarah Howlett February 15th. Mrs. Ed Chartreau and Mrs. Goff of Medford were visiting Mrs. Sarah Howlett February 15. Dances are being given at the Luke Kincaid hall nearly every Saturday night. No admission charge is asked at these dances, which are being run by a small group of young men for the practice it gives them. Among those in the orchestra are Wayne and Bert Whaley, Harold Grow, Chuck Sturgill and little Billy Abbott. Mrs. Floyd Barrett and Mrs. Lottie Cingcade compose a committee of the Civic Improvement Club which has charge of arrangements for a lawn at the schoolhouse. Medford Mail Tribune, February 20, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Feb. 20.--(Spl.)--Those who attended the dance at
Central Point Saturday night were Tommy Givan, Glenn Lanning, Mr. and
Mrs. W. R. Holman and daughter Grace.Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and daughter Grace accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry to Sams Valley Tuesday evening to see the play of "Deacon Dubbs." Others from here were Mrs. Pete Stowell and son Delbert Mangold. Carlyle Natwick and Manuel Shelley were in town February 15 on business. Grace Holman spent February 12 at the Otto Caster home in Phoenix. Medford Mail Tribune, February 20, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Feb. 22.--(Spl.)--Invited guests at a dinner party at Mr.
and Mrs. A. C. Mittelsteadt's February 11, honoring Mr. Mittelsteadt's
birthday, were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davies,
Mr. and Mrs. Buford Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Seaman and Mr. and Mrs.
Floyd Barrett. The evening was spent with cards.Glenn Lanning attended the Central Point Grange dance on February 11. Mrs. M. L. Pruett and son Guy were visiting in Medford with Mrs. Pruett's sister, Mrs. Ed Pottenger, who recently returned from a visit with her sister-in-law, Mrs. John Cox of Oakland, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett attended the practice of Pomona degree team at Central Point February 16. Mr. and Mrs. James McGrew of the Butte Creek orchard spent February 15 with Mr. and Mrs. John Pearce and family. Mrs. Sam Coy and son Tommy visited Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Grissom in Central Point February 15. Mr. and Mrs. Grissom moved from Climax to Central Point recently, where their daughter, Nellie, is attending high school. Mr. and Mrs. William Perry were attending to business in Medford February 16. Mrs. Christina Miller and son Cornelius motored down from near Oakland, Ore., to spend a few days with her daughters, Mrs. W. E. Davies and Mrs. C. F. Davies and their families. The Sam Coy family and Grace Holman visited with the Otto Caster family in Phoenix February 12. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith were attending to business in Medford February 17. Mrs. Neil Carlton of Medford visited her mother, Mrs. Sarah Coy, February 17. A. J. Tingleaf left for Portland February 15 with his son, Delbert, who is being taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital for examination. Delbert has been under care of the hospital for a broken leg but has been home six weeks with his leg in a cast. They hope to have the cast removed during this visit. Mrs. Grace Dahack accompanied them. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cingcade gave a birthday party for Billie Abbott on February 13. Other guests were Lyle Cingcade, Harold Grow, Eileen Grow, Victoria Dahack, June Stowell, Gladys Nichols, Wilma Houston, Mrs. Tom Cingcade. Games were played and refreshments served. It is reported that there is a dog poisoner at work in this community, many families having lost valuable animals by poisoning. Prospect town basketball team played Eagle Point town team at the school gymnasium February 17, the Prospect team winning. Eagle Point High School played Prospect High School team, Eagle Point winning, 23 to 14. The midget Eagle Point school team played Laurelhurst, the latter winning. Eagle Point orchestra, directed by Mr. Botts of Butte Falls, is making considerable progress. They are now playing popular airs. Francis Davidson and Mary Harnish are taking piano lessons from Miss Yetta Olson. Those from here attending the contest play of the Jackson County Recreational Club, given by the Sams Valley Grange February 14, were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. William Holman and Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ward, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell and Delbert Mangold. Sam Coy left for Climax February 14 on business, returning February 15. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ward attended a Recreational Club contest play given by the Prospect extension unit at Rogue Elk February 15. Mrs. Dottie Dutton and Bill Wattenberg were attending to business in Medford February 15. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Glenn Lanning were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hutchinson at Elk Creek February 12. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Keva Hutchinson of Klamath Falls, who reports more than a foot of snow. Grange third and fourth degree team practiced Sunday at the Grange hall. After practice they had a regular banquet supper. A. C. Mittelstaedt and James Waters have been hauling a lot of gravel in front of the Mittelstaedt home, greatly improving the parking place. Tom Newcomb spent the weekend in Medford with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Barker and family of Oakland Avenue. Mrs. J. N. Riggins, who died February 17, is the mother of Mrs. Elmer Robertson and was well known in this community as an artist of ability in oils and water color. The sympathy of the community is extended the bereaved relatives. Tommy Givan, Mr. and Mrs. William Holman and daughter Grace attended the dance at the Central Point Grange hall February 11. Dr. D. A. Forbes was called to the home of Carl Esch February 19 to attend Mrs. Esch's mother, Mrs. Osterhaut, who is quite ill. Mrs. Esch is also ill with the flu. I. R. Kline was attending to Pomona Grange business at the home of W. F. Davis and Mrs. Gertrude Haak, also with Reed Charley of Brownsboro and Mrs. Victor Bursell of Central Point February 20. Road supervisor Lester Throckmorton has had a crew of men working on the meridian road making needed repair. Mrs. Ruby Bitterling was visiting at the home of Mrs. Sam Coy February 20. Mrs. T. T. Hatlett, Mrs. William Bigham and Mrs. Albert Bigham were guests at a social club of Mrs. Henry Owens, February 15. Miss Josephine Henry of Medford and Miss Adella Henry of Brownsboro walked from Brownsboro to Eagle Point, a distance of five miles, February 17, and visited Mrs. N. B. Newcomb and Lucile and Dorothy Coy. I. R. Kline and nephew Glenn Lanning have been clearing brush land on the river bottom on the Kline place, which they expect to put in a crop this spring. They also have about two years' wood supply cut. Eileen Grow was an overnight guest of Lucile Coy February 17. Eagle Point irrigation ditch has 55 men cleaning the main canal. They will soon be through, as the budget allowance is nearly exhausted. Farmers of the community are not very optimistic about the 1933 season. All report that the fall planted grain has been killed by the heavy freezes, with no seed left to replant and no money with which to buy seed, and mortgages, interest and taxes coming due. The farmer has worked for years with one small word as his motto, "Hope." How much longer he can carry on with nothing but hope for a working capital, nothing but red ink for his year's work, we do not know. Medford Mail Tribune, February 22, 1933, page 5 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Feb. 24.--(Spl.)--The farmers are all glad to see the warmer weather come.Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell attended a surprise birthday party for Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley of Eagle Point Saturday night. Those who attended the Eagle Point Grange Tuesday evening from this district were: Mrs. Bill Holman and two children, Grace and Henry; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell, Mrs. Nick Young, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Glenn Lanning, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stowell. Medford Mail Tribune, February 24, 1933, page 11 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Feb. 24.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Earl Stoner returned from Portland
February 20, where she spent two weeks with her husband, who is ill in
the veterans' hospital. Mr. Stoner is reported as being slightly
improved.Mrs. W. E. Davies is ill with the flu for the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hatfield, who were nursing and keeping house of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ulrich in Medford for several months and until their death, are at home again. Charles Wisdom is still confined to his bed as the result of the accident he suffered in the Applegate district about two months ago while working for the Forest Service. He does not yet have the use of his legs, due to a severe injury to his back. He is under the care of a federal physician. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Williamson of Medford visited Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline February 21. O. T. Wilson of Sams Valley was visiting in Eagle Point February 21 and attended Grange. Grange Home Economics Club has postponed its regular meeting, which will be at Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy's February 28 at 2 p.m. All Grange ladies are urged to attend. Francis Wilson and brother John of Sams Valley spent the evening of February 21 visiting at the local Grange. R. G. Fowler of Medford was in town February 21 attending the Grange, where he made a talk on subjects of interest to Grangers. Mrs. Ed Hoyt is still very ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Howlett. Mrs. Grace Dahack returned from Portland February 17, where she had been for a few days taking treatment. A. J. Tingleaf returned February 17 from Portland with his son Delbert, whom he had taken there for further treatment for his leg. Delbert had the cast removed from his leg, but it was found necessary to put on another one. He must return to Portland again in April for further examination. The work on the canals of the Eagle Point Irrigation Ditch Company has been discontinued for the present but will be resumed at a later date. John Newcomb is hauling wood from the Butte Falls district to Medford and is bringing a return load of alfalfa hay back to Eagle Point, which he is delivering on order. The hay is from the John Gore ranch. John Ousterhout, father of Mrs. Carl Esch and G. A. Ousterhout, is still quite ill with the flu. He was attended by Dr. D. A. Forbes. Charley Humphrey, who suffered a severe attack of lumbago, has recovered and is again able to be out. Mrs. N. B. Newcomb went to Medford February 22, returning February 23, attending to business and visiting with friends. She attended the Delphian Club Thursday morning. Mrs. Edith Weidman was taken suddenly ill on the night of February 20 and was quite ill for several days. She is somewhat better at this writing. Lecturer and master of the Eagle Point Grange plan on having an open night program on March 3 at 8 p.m. The program will be put under the auspices of the federal forest reserve and will consist of moving pictures in natural colors, showing the federal forests in their natural beauty, as a harbor for wildlife, a recreational garden for flowers. Methods of forest preservation and of forest seeding are illustrated, and the devastation by fire and the rehabilitation of the forests by the federal forest department. These pictures are open to all, free. All are urged to attend. The entertainment and supper given at the Grange hall by the P.T.A. was a success. The entertainment was put on by the school, in charge of the teachers, and consisted of a song by all, a three-act play, "The Step-Sisters," by the high school pupils; two numbers by the school orchestra, vocal trio by Hazel Smith, Beulah Tingleaf, Harriet Short; poem, Irene Pearce; play, "Story of the Flag," by primary grades; vocal trio, June Tingleaf, Margie Nichols and Charlene Ray; two orchestra numbers with Charles Sturgill, soloist; play, "The Debating Society," intermediate room; solo, Francis Davidson; two songs by primary room; two orchestra numbers, seventh and eighth grades; a "Closing Tribute to Washington," by Hazel Smith. Many attended from Medford and neighboring communities. The high school orchestra, under the tutorage of Prof. R. A. Botts of Medford, which put on the five numbers at the entertainment February 22, showed remarkable technique and rhythm for having been in practice so short a time. The orchestra was organized in October and consists of the following personnel: Billie Abbott, drums; Harold Grow, trombone; Charles Sturgill, clarinet; Ovie Miller, clarinet; Victoria Dahack, clarinet; Truth Piele, saxophone; Donna Brown, cornet; Grace Holman and Norma Piele, first violins; Wanda Wyant, second violin; with Prof. Botts also playing first violin; Eileen Grow, piano. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Whitlock and daughters Alpha and Edith and son Charles of Medford attended the supper and entertainment given by the P.T.A. February 22. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer called on Mr. and Mrs. Royal Brown February 19. Leland Dysinger of Brownsboro attended the supper and entertainment February 22. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer spent Sunday afternoon and evening at the Reese Creek home of John Hankins and family, February 20. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bolger and party of Medford, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Banwell and Mrs. A. J. Hauk, came out for the P.T.A. supper and stayed for the entertainment, February 22. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Con DeVore of Medford were a party taking supper and enjoying the entertainment at the P.T.A February 22. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Calder, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bergman and A. V. Muchmore of Medford took in the P.T.A. supper and entertainment on February 22. Dr. W. W. Howard of Medford reserved supper at the P.T.A. February 22 for a party of ten, including Mrs. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Swem, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Feldman and families. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Aitkin of the Aitkin Motor Company of Medford, and party enjoyed the supper and the entertainment February 22. Ladies' Aid for the Presbyterian church of Eagle Point had an all-day session February 21, when they worked on quilts for Medford patrons. Union Sunday school will meet as usual at 10 a.m. February 26. Church service at 11 a.m., with Rev. J.S. Smith preaching. Medford Mail Tribune, February 24, 1933, page 11 Officer Cave Indicted for Slaying of Dahack in Raid on Still
Joe Cave, Medford policeman, was indicted by the Jackson County grand
jury Saturday, on a charge of involuntary manslaughter, for the death
of Everett Dahack of Eagle Point on the morning of November 14, 1930,
during the progress of a raid on a still in the Reese Creek district.GRAND JURY SAYS DUE CAUTION NOT USED IN GUNPLAY Involuntary Manslaughter Is Charged in Reese Creek Still Raid-- Bond Fixed at $1500 in Old Raid Case ----
The indictment charges "that said Joe Cave in the commission of a
lawful act, but without due caution or circumspection, fired a rifle in
the proximity of Everett Dahack, causing his death."No Criminal Intent Seen.
No criminal intent is embodied in the indictment. Judge William M.
Duncan of Klamath County, who presided at the session, fixed the bonds
of Cave at $1500. It was the second involuntary manslaughter indictment
returned by the grand jury, which was formally discharged yesterday.
Reinhard A. Rolfe of Central Point was indicted for the killing of his
hunting companion in mistake for a bear. Rolfe was found guilty and now
on parole.Dahack was killed on November 14, 1930, at a still on Reese Creek, during the progress of a raid of which Cave was a member. The fatal shot was fired, according to report, in the air, to halt Raleigh Matthews when he attempted to flee. Afterwards Dahack was found dead near a mash barrel. It was the theory that the bullet ricocheted. Reopens Old Case.
Two previous grand juries--one ordered by the governor with a special
prosecutor--heard the evidence in the case, without being able to
return a true bill.Raleigh Matthews, a cousin of Dahack, Ted Smith, and William Goetjen, were arrested and found guilty of operating the raided still. Matthews and Goetjen served prison terms. Smith was paroled, on promise to support his family and mother-in-law. The death of Dahack became a political issue and was used effectively as campaign material, particularly in the country districts. It was also widely used as "copy" in the fevered journalism that has kept the county in a turmoil for the past two years. Only Indictment Found.
The indictment against Cave was the only indictment returned at the
farewell appearance. Goetjen and Smith, now residents of Portland,
were brought here as witnesses. Each drew fees of $62 on county
warrants yesterday.Seventeen witnesses were examined by the grand jury, including all the officers of the law engaged in the raid. It required most of the week. A number of matters were examined by the grand jury since it started its session last October. Many of the matters presented had to do with local conditions. Medford Mail Tribune, February 26, 1933, page 1 The Dahack Case Again
From several anonymous communications received today we cull the following:"Your paper gets all excited about lawlessness and violence, but you don't say nothing about the dastard that shot down Everett Dahack in cold blood; you get all excited about the disappearance of ballots in the court house, but you don't say nothing about the disappearance of liquor from that same court house. Explain that, Mr. Editor!" Gladly! If this correspondent will examine the files of this paper he will find we have said a GREAT deal about both the Dahack and the liquor disappearance case. Not only once but many times. As to the Dahack case in the past few years, we have often said what we repeat now. The Dahack case has been examined by a coroner's jury, two grand juries, by a special prosecutor and a special grand jury, but to date none has been able to secure sufficient evidence against the man responsible for Dahack's death to secure an indictment. If anyone has any new evidence which will throw any new light on this case, bring the guilty party or parties to justice, THEN NO ONE WILL WELCOME SUCH ACTION MORE WHOLEHEARTEDLY THAN THE MAIL TRIBUNE. It is the duty of those who claim they have such evidence to present it at once to the proper authorities so this case my be cleared up once and for all." Only yesterday a prominent member of the Good Government Congress visited this office and declared the Dahack case was evidence of the breakdown of law and order in this community, and he has evidence to prove it. The reply of the writer was "THEN GO BEFORE THE GRAND JURY, NOW IN SESSION, AND GIVE THAT EVIDENCE. If you can clear this case up, bring about the conviction of the guilty party or parties, you will have rendered a genuine public service. We believe NO ONE would more gladly place the slayer of Dahack behind bars than District Attorney Codding himself." The reply was "I have already appeared before the grand jury and presented my evidence." FINE! Now if there is new evidence on this case, which will allow the PRESENT grand jury to do what the other grand juries failed to do; will allow District Attorney Codding to secure an indictment where a special prosecutor appointed by Governor Meier FAILED--then all good citizens should rejoice. For this case has been a thorn in the flesh of the body politic LONG ENOUGH, and the sooner it is cleared up once and for all, the better for all concerned. As to the liquor disappearance case, on which this paper is also accused of saying "nothing," if our correspondent will again consult the files he will find this disappearance plastered all over the front page under a black face banner the day it was announced. He will find a score of references to it, also the report of the grand jury concerning it. Our comment upon that is the same as our comment on the Dahack case. Anyone with evidence on this case should go before the grand jury and present it. If the system of records renders the tracing of liquor difficult, then let that system be IMMEDIATELY changed. If the person or persons guilty of this crime CAN BE FOUND and brought to justice, no one will welcome such action more wholeheartedly than the Mail Tribune. This paper doesn't care what the case is. If a crime has been committed, let's get to the bottom of it and punish those responsible just as soon as guilt can be legally established. But for the sake of all that's sane and decent, let's STOP trying these cases, or any other cases, in the newspapers. That's not a newspaper's job. It's the job of our public officials, our police, our courts and our juries. Get behind them. Support them in the proper performance of their duties, run down the guilty, protect the innocent, in short, maintain this FREE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT OF OURS, as it was handed down to us, and as we trust it will endure long after we are gone! ----
P.S.--The above was written early Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon
the grand jury returned an indictment in the Dahack case. The editorial
above thus becomes even more pertinent and timely than the writer ever
suspected it would be. Now this case CAN BE CLEARED UP ONCE AND FOR ALL!Medford Mail Tribune, February 26, 1933, page 6 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Feb. 27.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Lottie Fernlund, formerly of this
community, is seriously ill at her home on Kings Highway, Medford.Reed Charley was a Medford visitor Saturday. Mrs. R. Cotman has gone to Klamath Falls to spend the remainder of the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Jack Matney. H. W. Wright, M. O. Wright and Carl Dunn made a trip to Butte Falls Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall, Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and Louis Rohrer shopped in Medford February 17. Mrs. Barker of Butte Falls is spending a few days as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Barker. February 17 Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wright in Medford, the occasion being in honor of Melvin Wright's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Nate Thornton of Medford were dinner guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Myers and daughter Frances spent Sunday at the Strayer home, near Medford. There was a good attendance at the service held Sunday by the Central Point male quartet. The members of the Sunday school extend their thanks to the members for the excellent program. Medford Mail Tribune, February 27, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, Feb. 27.--(Spl.)--Trail Extension Unit met for a special
all-day meeting at the home of Mrs. Irma Mushman Thursday to do relief
work. Two comforters were tied and a number of garments made for needy
families here. There were 17 ladies present.Next regular meeting will be at Mrs. Francis Ash's in March where they will do more sewing for the Red Cross of Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Green spent Friday evening visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker returned home from Ashland Thursday where they had been helping care for Mr. Tucker's mother, who has been quite ill, but is some better at this time. Mrs. E. E. Ash spent Friday with Mrs. Floyd Hutchinson, visiting and helping quilt. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash, Miss Wanda Howe and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson called to see Charley Blaess on Friday. They found him rapidly improving from bruises he suffered when the wood truck toppled over on him some 10 days ago. Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale and little daughter Marie are suffering from severe colds. Mrs. Porter of Medford is visiting Mrs. Overland and her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson shopped in Medford Saturday. Medford Mail Tribune, February 27, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT DANCE WILL BENEFIT TEAM
Paul Hoffard, manager of the Eagle Point baseball team, announced today
that the group will give a dance Saturday night at Kincaid's hall. Two
orchestras have donated their services for the evening, and a large
crowd is anticipated.Lyle Van Scoyoc is business manager of the baseball team and George Wehman secretary. The group is organizing for a full schedule this season and will play independent baseball, they announced. Medford Mail Tribune, February 28, 1933, page 5 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, March 1.--(Spl.)--March 3 there will be an open meeting at
Eagle Point Grange, under the auspices of the lecturer, Mrs. Julia
Davies. This meeting is in charge of the federal Forest Service and
will consist of colored moving pictures of the forests and forest life.
All are urged to attend.Many here are interested in the organization of a poultry cooperative for marketing and education. Adolph Woodrich, local Ladino cheese manufacturer, has made considerable study of cooperative marketing and has been instrumental in getting together information which may lead to an organization here. Rose Whaley of the Sunnyside Hotel visited her parents near Butte Falls, February 22. Among those from here attending the Christian Science lecture at the Craterian February 25 were Mrs. Mabel Harnish, Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy, Mrs. Celia Holmes, Mrs. Harry Carlton, Mrs. Nora Harris, Mrs. Eva Nichols, Mrs. Grace Cowden, Mrs. Percy Haley, Miss Leila Gallien, Mrs. Bill Holman, Mrs. I. R. Kline and Glenn Lanning. A pleasant surprise party was given for Mrs. Percy Haley's birthday February 18. Covers were laid for 20 guests, among them being Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts of Medford, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tingleaf and daughter Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ward and daughter Enid, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith. Herbert Pruett has been out of school for a few days with throat trouble but is much improved at this writing. There was a larger attendance than usual at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Rev. J. L. Smith preached. Plans are being made for an Easter program. Mr. Ousterhout, father of Mrs. Carl Esch, is reported much improved. I. R. Kline was hauling wheat from the H. F. Whetstone ranch near Central Point February 23 to reseed the acreage which was killed by the severe winter freezing. Most of the farmers are now busy reseeding their acreage planted last fall. Plowing has started in the better drained areas, the lower lands being still too wet for tillage. A few are planting their early gardens, although gardening will not be in full swing for another week. The season is late and the farmers are glad to begin active farm operations. I. R. Kline was attending to business at the county assessor's office February 25, preparatory to beginning his duties as deputy assessor. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley were visiting Mrs. Stanley's mother, Mrs. M. L. Pruett, February 25. They also went to Medford on business the same day. Mrs. Buford Clark, who recently purchased a 360-egg electric incubator, has started to incubate chicks. Later she expects to incubate turkey eggs. Many are reporting the starting of the incubation of turkey eggs, and from present indications there will be another large turkey crop. Mrs. Earl Tucker and daughter Barbara Jane and sons Lowell, Virgil and Robert of Brownsboro were visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak, February 25. Mr. Wyant of Lake Creek attended the P.T.A. entertainment February 22. Home Economics Club of the Grange will meet with Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy February 28. All Grange ladies are urged to attend. Miss Fern Simpson was appointed one of three judges for the play given by Applegate Grange February 25, this being one of a series of contest plays sponsored by the Jackson County Recreational Club. Other judges were Miss Fay Carver and Mr. Whitman of Phoenix. William Stucker killed another bobcat recently. He received bounty for it at the county clerk's office February 23. Mr. Stucker has killed several bobcats recently. Tommy Coy, who has a trapper's license, has caught quite a few muskrats lately along Little Butte Creek and the close-in irrigation ditches. He says they are just beginning to come out. Everyone is glad to have them caught in the irrigation ditches, for they do quite a little damage by diverting the water through their tunnels. Vance Pearce has been trapping with Tommy. Mr. and Mrs. John Pearce have newly papered and painted the interior of their home. Lester Throckmorton, road supervisor for this district, recently removed the gas pump from the property of Wm. Perry, former road supervisor, to his own property on the Crater Lake Highway. Percy Haley, operator of the county road grader, is at present operating it in Sams Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Buford Clark made a business trip to Ashland February 22. Jesse Misner is still visiting his sister, Mrs. F. A. Whaley, on the Butte Falls highway near Butte Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyer and Mr. and Mrs. Roberts of the Crater Lake Highway were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley February 19. Medford Mail Tribune, March 1, 1933, page 5 Eagle Point Dance Saturday Is Free
So the public might know that Eagle Point will enter a competent
independent baseball nine in the Southern Oregon field this season, a
free dance is to be given Saturday night at Kincaid's hall in Eagle
Point, according to announcement today by "Hoosier" Hoffard, manager.Medford Mail Tribune, March 1, 1933, page 1 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, March 3.--(Spl.)--Miss Myette Minter, school teacher at
Derby, spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Hammel.Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wood of Antelope district visited February 26 at Jack's parents. Mrs. Frank Hill left March 1 for Napa, Cal., to make a short visit with her father. County nurse from Medford visited in the Reese Creek school district February 28, looking over children who have been kept at home from school on account of pinkeye. Mr. and Mrs. Art Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Aikens motored to Grants Pass March 1 and spent the day with relatives there. Mrs. W. E. Fulton and Mrs. Everett Evensizer were business callers in Medford February 24. Mrs. Doc Hamlin and daughter returned March 1 from Klamath Falls, reporting a wonderful time. Charles Humphries is taking treatment in Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hatfield returned home last week after several months in Medford. Mrs. Hatfield was nursing at the Ulrich residence. Residents of Reese Creek district wish to extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives of our beloved friend, Mother Riggens. Medford Mail Tribune, March 3, 1933, page 8 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, March
3.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Fernlund were overnight guests of Mr.
and Mrs. W. R. Holman March 1.June Stowell attended the surprise party given for Gerald Hansen at Brownsboro Friday evening. Mrs. R. A. Botts and Mrs. Pellet of Medford were business callers at the Holman home February 28. Howard Gold spent the evening with Hugo Engelhardt Wednesday. June and Tommy Stowell were Tuesday evening callers at the home of Hazel Smith. Medford Mail Tribune, March 3, 1933, page 11 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, March 3.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Rogers entertained at
dinner February 25 for Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyer and Mr. and Mrs. Percy
Haley.Mrs. C. E. Henderson, Mrs. Roy Stanley, Mrs. Alice Nichols and Mrs. Paul Hoffard heard the Christian Science lecture at the Craterian Theater February 25. Mrs. Oliver McGee of Medford called on Mrs. Sarah Howlett and Mrs. Amy Brown February 28. Mrs. McGee formerly lived here. Mr. and Mrs. Artie Nichols, who have been visiting Mrs. Nichols' mother, Mrs. McDonald of Brownsboro, for some time are now visiting Mr. Nichols mother, Mrs. John Nichols. They expect soon to return to Fort Klamath. Ed Hoyt of Fort Klamath spent two weeks with his wife, who has been ill at her mother's, Mrs. Sarah Howlett, for several weeks. He returned home February 25. He expects to return here again in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Van Scoy entertained Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown at dinner February 26. In the afternoon they all went to a show in Medford, together with Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy and Mrs. Bessie Carlton. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rose were dinner guests February 26 of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Robertson. Glen Hurst and family have moved to Medford and will live at the corner of Quince and Fourth streets. Sam Coy moved their household goods February 27. Mrs. R. A. Barker and daughter Catherine and son Billy of Medford were guests of Mrs. N. B. Newcomb February 28. Stephen and John Wilson of Sams Valley were among the guests at a party given by Eleanor Throckmorton February 19. Tom Lewis and Clifford Hickson have been working at Childreth's blacksmith shop overhauling an old wood saw rig. They expect to do considerable wood sawing when it is finished. Sam Coy has been hauling cedar fence posts from Butte Falls for Geo. Brown and Sons. It is reported that Ray Harnish is ill. Local library has been an active institution all winter. About 500 books and magazines are loaned out each month. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Miller, who have been spending several months at their ranch in the Dead Indian district, returned home here February 28. They have rented their ranch to Mr. and Mrs. Edler, who were formerly on the Ousterhout place, known as the Weidman place. Mr. and Mrs. Edler moved onto the Miller ranch March 1. Mr. Wright and family of Sams Valley have rented the dairy farm formerly occupied by Mr. Edler from G. E. Ousterhout and expect to take possession in a few days. Guy Walton is caring for the stock on the former Edler place until Mr. Wright shall arrive. Callers of Mrs. W. L. Childreth on February 28 were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mrs. Rosa Smith and Mrs. Ayres. February 26 was a big day for Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth, when they had a joint celebration of the birthdays of Mrs. Childreth and her son, Clarence Robinette, and the 17th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Childreth's wedding. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Robinette and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Peart of Medford. George Miller and son Neil have been making some concrete improvements at the local cheese factory. Mrs. Edith Weidman, who has been quite ill for the past week, is much improved. She received a beautiful cineraria plant during her illness from the local Grange. Callers on Mrs. Edith Weidman February 27 were Mrs. Amy Brown, Mrs. Grace Walker, Mrs. Wm. Perry and Mrs. Stella Haley. First and second degree team of the local Grange practiced at the Grange hall February 28 under the direction of Dr. D. A. Forbes. Mrs. Ben Kingery has been helping Mrs. Orin with her spring sewing several days this week. Mrs. Millard Robertson spent February 28 with her mother, Mrs. J. G. Hannaford. It is reported that Earl Stoner, who is being treated at the veterans' hospital in Portland for undulant fever, is much improved. Quite a few were out to practice for the Easter cantata Tuesday night. Miss Yetta Olson, director and pianist, expects to present the cantata at the Grange hall Easter night, under the auspices of the Grange lecturer, Mrs. Julia Davies. P.T.A. will meet at the schoolhouse February 10 at 2 p.m. Local school board will hold its regular monthly meeting March 9. Charley Walker is working for R. T. Seaman on his ranch clearing land. Grange Home Economics Club held an interesting session at Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy's. Present were Mesdames Grace Walker, Harry Merriman and Floyd Hutchinson of Trail; Charles Humphrey and Tom Vestal of Reese Creek; Stella Haley, Sam Coy, Ruby Bitterling, Clark, R.T. Seaman, Grace Cowden, Lulu Taylor and Rose Smith, president. It is planned to hold the next meeting at Mrs. Floyd Hutchinson's of Trail, with an all-day meeting and covered dish luncheon. Lucile Anderson of Ashland was attending to school business at Mrs. Edith Weidman's, school clerk. Mrs. Nancy Watkins and daughter Miss Anna called on Mrs. Ayres on March 1. Two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn, formerly of this place but for the past year living in Rogue River, visited the school March 1. Two loads of fertilizer have been hauled to the school grounds for the shrubbery and flowers. Some of this shrubbery was badly damaged by the severe frosts of the past winter. The Civic Improvement Club is planning to put in a lawn around the high school building. Mr. E. A. Wilhite spent several days at Sams Valley visiting friends last week. Mrs. W. L. Childreth spent the day at her sister's, Mrs. Alice Daley and called on Mrs. Millie Hoyt, Sarah Howlett and daughter Hattie. Medford Mail Tribune, March 3, 1933, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, March 7.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Ernst of California on the
Rogue have returned from a two weeks' visit in California. They
reported a pleasant trip but found the weather disagreeable with wind
and cold. They plan more improvements before the tourist season.Mrs. Meager and little daughter of Denver, Colo., arrived last week to visit a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. W. Ragsdale. Mrs. Eva Segessenman and Mrs. Minnie Blaess visited Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson Monday afternoon and Mrs. Boyd Tucker, and Mrs. Ralph Watson spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Hutchinson. Many friends of Mrs. I. H. Howe are glad she is getting along so well after her operation at Medford Community Hospital. Trail and Shady Cove Sunday schools report a good attendance. Shady Cove Sunday school will join the Reese Creek Sunday school in an all-day service with basket lunch March 12. Mr. and Mrs. John Ragsdale and little son, Miss Mabel Glenn and Benton Ragsdale called at the Wilmer Ragsdale home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker accompanied Jim Tucker to Ashland Monday for a few days' stay with Mother Tucker. Mother Tucker is gradually improving after her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson were guests at the Boyd Tucker home Saturday evening. Ernie Ernst shopped in Medford Monday. Medford Mail Tribune, March 8, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, March 7.--(Spl.)--February 24 a party was given at Mr. and
Mrs. W. M. Hansen's, honoring their son Gerald's 17th birthday. Games
were played and refreshments served. Present were Beryl and Wanda
Wyant, Donna and Helen Brown, Bill Monia, Mildred Hansen, Bill Myers,
Lester and Glen Marshall, Louis Rohrer, Leland Dysinger, Lucille Hurst,
Gladys Nichols and June Stowell.Dinner guests at the Myers home February 27 were Bill Gibson and Mrs. Matlack and son Junior. The occasion was in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Myers' 20th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright and children were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Stanley February 27. Mrs. Joe Maxfield and Harold Dallas spent Wednesday with Mrs. Anna Tonn. Margaret Cunningham of Fern Valley was a guest at the Monia home last week. On Sunday Mrs. Monia's daughter, Mrs. Dahlke, visited them. Mr. and Mrs. Fernlund were guests at the Bill Holman home Friday and later motored to Medford to visit relatives. Medford Mail Tribune, March 8, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, March 7.--(Spl.)--Spring at last seems to have made up its mind to stay, although a little shy. Croci
and early jonquils are in bloom and the daffodils are budded. Farmers
and gardeners everywhere are working overtime to get as much done as
possible before another rain.Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline spent the evening of February 26 with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davies. Percy Haley has been smoothing our streets with the county road grader this week. Eagle Point High School basketball team and the town team went to Sams Valley March 3. Both were defeated. This ends the basketball games of the season. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Woods of south of town were guests of Mr. Woods' parents in Reese Creek February 24. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Throckmorton and daughter Eleanor and son Dale were dinner guests of Mr. Throckmorton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Throckmorton, in the Applegate district February 26. Tom Newcomb spent Friday night in Medford visiting friends. W. E. Butler was attending to business in Medford March 1. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline called on Mr. and Mrs. Haak February 26. Wm. Perry was appointed on the county relief committee to work with those appointed by Governor Meier. Mr. and Mrs. C. Foreman returned this week from a several weeks' visit to Southern California and Mexico points. Vance Pearce is reported as being ill at his home for the past week with appendicitis. N. B. Newcomb and son Tom have been hauling alfalfa hay from near Medford and delivering to patrons here March 3 and 4. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Peachy and children visited over the weekend with Mrs. Peachy's mother, Mrs. Allie Daley. Mrs. Lulu Taylor was visiting Mrs. W. L. Childreth March 3. Eagle Point Extension Unit met with Mrs. W. H. Ward March 3 in an all-day meeting with covered dish luncheon. The meeting, in charge of Mrs. Mabel Mack, consisted of clothing renovation and garment finishing. March 2 four Rebekah ladies of Medford visited Mrs. Millie Hoyt and Mrs. W. L. Childreth. They were Mrs. Higinbotham, Mrs. Whillock, Mrs. Bateman and Mrs. Bateman, Jr. Eagle Point school midget basketball team will play Central Point midget team at Central Point March 10 at 3 p.m. March 3 ended the season for hot lunches for the school children. They were served by the P.T.A. John Newcomb was ill with flu for the past week but is reported better. Mrs. Gladys Choate underwent a major operation at the Community Hospital March 2. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett and Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline attended the practice meeting of the Pomona degree team at Central Point March 2. Student body of the high school will sponsor a play, Booth Tarkington's "Clarence," at the Grange hall March 10. Admission will be 10 and 25 cents. Dancing afterwards will be free. I. R. Kline began his work as deputy assessor in the Butte Falls district March 1. He reported some of the roads from Butte Falls impassable, snow in some places being five feet deep. Mrs. Anna Brophy has sold part of her home place on the outskirts of town to her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hannaford. Free dance at the Kincaid dance hall March 4 for the Eagle Point baseball team by Paul Hoffard was well attended. All reported a good time and good music. Moving picture entertainment given as part of the public service campaign by W. F. Fuller, in charge of publicity for Forest Service in Oregon, and George E. Griffith of the federal Forest Service was an educational program of forest conservation, destruction of forests, fishing and game by forest fires. There was a good attendance and the pictures were much appreciated. Mr. Fuller gave several readings. Mr. Fuller is a friend of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak, having been associated with Mr. Haak, his brothers and father, in the timber business in Portland. Prof. C. F. Davies was quite ill with the flu several days this week. Medford Mail Tribune, March 8, 1933, page 7 GARDENING TOPIC FOR MEETING OF GRANGERS
The program put on by the lecturer, Mrs. Julia Davies, at Eagle Point
Grange March 7, was interesting to members, presenting topics on spring
gardens and methods of planting.EAGLE POINT DISTRICT After several assembly songs a talk was put on by Floyd Hutchinson of Trail, telling his experience in raising strawberries for market; also touching marketing problems. A reading, "Conservation in a Garden," was given by Violet Spencer. "The Home Vegetable Garden" was the subject assigned to Gertrude Haak, whose years of experience in this work enabled her to tell how to get the best results in planting on a small lot. A group of rounds and pep songs was led by Frank Hansen of Roxy Ann, in which all joined. I. R. Kline told how to construct a hot bed and cold frame, and no doubt many new experiments will be started on this phase of early gardening. A short humorous reading by Wm. Perry was followed by a guessing contest in which one tried to identify a number of garden vegetable seeds which were on display. During the business hour committees reported, among them the county relief chairman for this locality told of the plans being carried out to aid the needy. H.E. committee announced it was planning a night of entertainment March 25, to celebrate the Grange birthday. A basket dinner will be served at 6:30. Visitors were Henry Hansen and Frank Hansen of Roxy Ann Grange. Medford Mail Tribune, March 10, 1933, page 4 GOOD GOVERNMENT CONGRESS MEETS AT SHADY COVE
To the Editor:The members of the Good Government Congress had a large and enthusiastic meeting at the Shady Cove school house last night. Judge Fehl, Llewellyn Banks and Mrs. Henrietta Martin were present and delivered speeches. An audience of 80 was counted 20 minutes before the meeting opened. Many more came in later. There were well over a hundred present. Mr. Llewellyn Banks spoke first. His style of oratory is inflammatory and is very apt to incite people to violence and bloodshed. We were pleased to note that Judge Fehl spoke in a conservative, peaceful manner and for the most part friendly. The only time he became somewhat abusive was in speaking of how Commissioner Nealon would block him whenever he wished something done for the good of the community. He said, however, that he had been able to compel the head of the relief committee to furnish the needy with proper, healthful food, whereas before it was unfit for consumption. He said that no violence or threats should be resorted to; but that the members of the G.G.C. should start a petition, beginning with 200 members, and compel an investigation as to the legality of Nealon's appointment. He asserted that the retiring commissioner and judge who appointed him were private citizens on the day they signed his appointment, as their term of office had expired. After the speeches those who were not members were asked to hold up their hand and join. I held up mine and said I did not care to join such an organization as it led to too much squabbling. I tried to point out that the officials were appointed by the people and represented the will of the people, and the courts ought to be respected. Mr. Banks politely shook hands with me and asked me to say some more. I went and shook hands with Mr. Fehl and made a few broken remarks. Judge Fehl took me up when I said that the court house was closed only to political meetings. He then read and handed me a typewritten copy of the order of the two commissioners, but without his signature, reading in part as follows: "It is hereby ordered that the use of said auditorium in the county court house to any and all persons be and hereby is prohibited except by written permission of the county court for each and every such meeting, signed by two members of the county court." Great applause. I apologized. I upheld Billings and Nealon, saying they were good men; I knew them, and both had a very good reputation. This brought forth some booing and a lot of laughter. Apparently all the audience was either Good Government Congressmen or sympathizers. I told the audience that I thought Judge Fehl was a good man with good intentions. The audience seemed to be a very good natured, jolly lot, who for the most part harbored no ill-will, and we all parted in a friendly spirit. SYDNEY S. BARKER.
"Myrtilla Farm," Eagle Pt., Mch. 9.Medford Mail Tribune, March 10, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, March 10.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth visited at Nick Young's March 5.Mrs. W. E. Davies is quite ill with bronchitis. Miss Jean Antle of Medford is house guest of Mrs. O. E. Henderson for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rose were dinner guests of Cap and Mrs. Eddington of Galls Creek March 5. Rogue River Cowboys and the Charley boys furnished the music for the free dance given at the Kincaid hall Saturday. Mrs. Amy Brown and Mrs. Lena Stowell were joint hostesses at a dinner March 3 for Mesdames Celia Holmes, Leila Gallien, Josephine Holmes, Lottie Van Scoy, Bessie Carlton, Cora Smith, Lottie Clements, Luke Kincaid, Donna Ashpole, Hazel Stoner, Eva Nichols, Kate Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Stella Van Scoy. Cards were enjoyed, Mrs. Cora Smith receiving high score and Mrs. Clements consolation prize. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Robertson visited Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hannaford March 3. George Jack caught a bobcat last week. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Henderson were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown March 5, all attending the play, "Sign of the Cross," at the Craterian. John Pearce is rocking and filling the driveway between the road and his house, making a great improvement. Robert LaRoque is graveling the driveway to his workshop. Several cattlemen report the death of many head of young stock during the winter, caused by a disease resembling distemper. The older stock seem not to have been affected. Vance Pearce, who was quite ill with appendicitis, is much improved. Mrs. N. B. Newcomb went to Medford Wednesday and stayed over for the meeting of the Delphian Club March 9. Rudy Weidman and Mary Hannaford visited Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hannaford March 3. Earl Stoner, ill at the veterans' hospital in Portland, is reported as much improved, although not yet able to sit up. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davies and Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Seaman attended the recreation club's final contest plays given at the high school auditorium March 8. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hansen and son Frank were visiting here March 7 and attended Grange. Mrs. C. A. Marshall of the Ala Vista orchard left Thursday for Portland and Olympia, Wash., for a week or ten days. Her former home was in Olympia. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davies were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer of the Ala Vista orchard March 5. Buford Clark attended the California-Oregon Rabbit Breeders Association at J. W. Green's in Medford March 5. He reports a good attendance. Mrs. J. H. Mallette left March 5 for her home in Butte, Mont., after spending a week with her niece, Mrs. Buford Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Young of Klamath Falls were visiting over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young. They recently moved to Klamath Falls from Brownsville, Ore. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer of the Ala Vista orchard recently got 400 barred Plymouth Rock baby chicks from the Eakin hatchery at Talent. They have completed a new brooder house and expect to go into the chicken business. Mrs. Adolph Woodrich was attending to business in Medford March 3. Rudy Weidman left Saturday for a few days' visit to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Semple's on the Voorhies orchard, Medford. Mrs. Weidman, who has been quite ill for two weeks, had another bad spell March 4. She is under the care of Dr. D. A. Forbes. Lucile Hurst, Gladys Nichols and June Stowell were guests at a party given by Gerald Hansen, Brownsboro, Saturday. Medford Mail Tribune, March 10, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, March 10.--(Spl.)--Mrs. W. R. Holman of this district
and Mrs. Ray Harnish of Eagle Point called on Mrs. Smith of Medford
last week.Sunday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell were Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and children and Glenn Lanning. Mrs. M. L. Pruett called at the Holman home March 7. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young attended a dinner party at Mr. and Mrs. Will Perry's Sunday in honor of their house guest, Mrs. Alford Boles of Vancouver, Wash. Farmers of this district are putting in their crops and sowing fertilizer. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and daughter shopped in town March 6. Manuel Shelley was in town visiting his family last week. Medford Mail Tribune, March 10, 1933, page 11 SHADY COVE
SHADY COVE, March 13.--(Spl.)--Ed
Fisher, who returned home from the Sacred Heart Hospital, is suffering
from rheumatism.Mr. and Mrs. Leo Potter of Alameda, Calif., visited his father, Ford Porter, recently. John Laden has returned home from the Marine hospital in San Francisco, where he took treatments for a week. Edith and Obie Bristow stayed with Mrs. Laden during his absence. There is still some snow on the north side of the hills, but the rain is rapidly melting it. Mrs. Jess Miller and children visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bristow, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Conover and sons visited the Charlie Winkles last Sunday. Charles Blaess has returned home from the hospital, where he was confined for some time with injuries suffered when a truck turned over. Medford Mail Tribune, March 13, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, March 14.--(Spl.)--Many attended the all-day Sunday
school meeting with preaching on the afternoon of March 12, at Reese
Creek. There was a large attendance, with basket dinner at noon.Mrs. Archie Pierce, nee Helen High, of Ashland, who formerly lived with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry while she was teaching school at Reese Creek, is a former member of Eagle Point Grange. Mr. Pierce is a brother of Mrs. Helen Culbertson of Antelope. Garden plot on the Adolph Woodrich property was plowed by Clifford Hickson March 9. This tract will be gardened by Mrs. Ruth Davidson this year. Clifford Hickson was plowing for Mrs. Paul Hoffard March 9. Mrs. Lizzie Perry, Mrs. Rosa Smith and Mrs. Stella Haley were guests of Mrs. Lottie Ayres on March 9. Sam Miller of Klamath Falls, who has been visiting his brother John and niece, Mrs. Blanche Stanley, is spending a few days with his niece and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Carlton, at Prospect. Mr. Miller expects to return home March 14. Vance Pearce, who was ill with appendicitis for two weeks, is back in school again. Wm. Perry has been selected as circuit court juryman for the coming term. Eileen Grow has been absent from school for more than two weeks on account of illness. Mrs. Z. Matthews is ill at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Medford. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth were dinner guests of Mrs. Lottie Ayres March 9. Mrs. Blanch Stanley and son Bobbie expect to leave for Klamath Falls with her uncle, Sam Miller, when he returns there March 14. Mrs. Stanley expects to remain here for the summer. Evelyn Stanley will make her home with Mrs. Ruth Davidson until school closes. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davies spent Sunday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Julius Bitterling's. Mrs. Cal Thomason is spending a few weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Lottie Ayres. Mrs. Elizabeth Farlow of Lake Creek, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. Anna Slinger, for several months, is expected to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. John Miller. W. L. Hurst was attending to business at the courthouse March 9. Mrs. Nellie Bowles of Vancouver, formerly of this place, who visited her brother, Wm. Perry, and family and with other relatives and friends for two weeks, returned home March 10. John Robertson and son Chester entertained with a joint birthday party March 5, honoring Grandpa Robertson and Jess Riggins, whose birthdays are the same day. Guests at dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Robertson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pullen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Orin Adamson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robertson and family. J. F. Chamberlain was attending to business in Medford March 9. Callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth March 5 were Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Childreth, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Robinette, Mrs. Nettie Grover, Mr. Coggins, Jimmie Cresswell and Mrs. Lettie Owens, all of Medford. Mrs. Owens was proprietor of the Farmers' Hotel 20 years ago, which stood on the present Clifford Hickson home site. It was razed about 10 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robertson called on Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth March 6. Johnnie Miller is cutting his year's supply of wood at the Meadowbrook ranch. Wm. Stucker received $3 from the county clerk's office for another bobcat. He has had considerable income from bounties this winter, being successful in trapping predatory animals. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young and Mrs. Allie Daley called at the W. L. Childreth home March 5. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth visited Mrs. Henry Childreth, who is ill at the Medford Community Hospital. She is reported getting along nicely. Mrs. Millie Hoyt, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Howlett, is reported to be in a critical condition. According to Mr. Roadarmel, superintendent of the Little Butte fish hatchery, the steelhead are not yet running, being very late this season, but it is expected they will begin to run as soon as it is warmer. Medford Mail Tribune, March 14, 1933, page 5 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, March 1.--(Spl.)--The home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Ball was
thrown open to the neighborhood March 14. A large crowd enjoyed their
hospitality, and a most enjoyable evening was spent by all.Shady Cove and Reese Creek Sunday schools joined in an all-day recreation March 12 at the Reese Creek schoolhouse. A hot dinner was served by the ladies and all enjoyed the day. P.T.A. of Reese Creek is giving an evening of entertainment on St. Patrick's Day at the schoolhouse. All are welcome. Medford Mail Tribune, March 14, 1933, page 5 McLEOD
McLEOD, March 16.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Bob Alworth was confined to her bed for
several days. Mrs. Harding and two daughters heard of her plight and
called to administer to her needs and do the housework. The excitement
proved to be a stimulant to Mrs. Alworth, who immediately arose from
her bed and prepared a wonderful luncheon and showed the trio a grand
time. She is some hostess, sick or well.Mr. Alworth is some barber. Bob performs the painless operation on his 50-centless customers and sends them away with a smile and a thank you as a reward for his labor. McLeod community players produced "Ma's New Husband" at Prospect gym under quite a handicap, as the former director had the official manuscript and could not be located. Mrs. Glass prompted, with nothing to be guided by. However, they got by better than most people in the same dilemma. The so-called depression is working wonders with the roads around McLeod, as the jobless are given several days work each week on county roads. Medford Mail Tribune, March 16, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, March 16.--(Spl.)--William Swain, Bill Gibson and Mrs.
Matlack attended the funeral of Mrs. Lottie Fernlund in Medford on
March 8.Callers at the Wright home Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Coy and Dorothy and Sammy Coy of Eagle Point. Those who attended the high school play at Eagle Point Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Myers and children Billy and Francis; Lois and Billy Wright, Leland Dysinger, Mabel Anning, Lester and Glen Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Gerald Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen and children Mildred and Bruce. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tucker shopped in Medford Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maxfield and Harold Dallas spent March 5 at Applegate visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hard. Dalton Terrill and family of Yreka, Cal., spent March 12 with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Terrill. H. W. Wright, Brownsboro fur dealer, bought the Crater Lake catch of furs from Dunkin and Miller brothers. The catch consisted of fine marten, fox, weasel and lynx cats. Medford Mail Tribune, March 16, 1933, page 8 TRAIL
TRAIL, March 16.--(Spl.)--Trail extension unit met with Mrs. E. E. Ash
Thursday. All present were busy, as they were making shirts for the
Medford Red Cross to be used in relief work. Fourteen ladies were
present. Next meeting is to be held at Mrs. Boyd Tucker's, April 13.
Mrs. Mack will help all with their own sewing problems, so members are
requested to bring their sewing if they need advice on it.Tuesday eight ladies met with Mrs. Eva Segessenman and helped her quilt. All had a jolly time. Thursday afternoon Mrs. Segessenman will have several other ladies in to help quilt. Wednesday a number of ladies gathered at Mrs. Jess Lewis' to quilt for Mabel Ragsdale. Mrs. Irwin Howe, who was operated on at the Community Hospital two weeks ago, expects to return home Thursday. Her friend, Miss Wright, will come with her and stay till she is able to be around. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan of San Francisco, who spent two months at Sunset on the Rogue last year, have returned for a few weeks' stay. They are occupying the Hutchinson cottage on the highway and are enjoying greeting the many friends they made while here last year. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Blaess celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary Monday evening by having a few friends in to dinner. Eany Segessenman is driving to and from his orchard tract near Medford and pruning his pear trees. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson were shopping and attending to business Wednesday in Medford. Medford Mail Tribune, March 16, 1933, page 8 Inauguration Dance E. Point Saturday
An inauguration dance has been planned by the Eagle Point baseball
club, to be given on Saturday evening at the Kincaid hall, it was
announced today. The club plans to put an independent team in the field
this season, and it is hoped that a large group attends the dance.Medford Mail Tribune, March 16, 1933, page 8 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, March 17.--(Spl.)--Mrs. N. B. Newcomb of Eagle Point
wishes the friends of her son, Paul Newcomb, Medford, to know that
he is not the Paul Newcombe who was connected with the drug running incident
at Yreka recently.Mrs. O. E. Henderson has received word from her daughter, Mrs. Merle McClellan of Long Beach, Cal., that she and family were all right, in spite of the havoc resulting from the earthquake. Nathan Newcomb, Jr., of Pasadena, Cal., writes his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Newcomb, that he and brothers, relatives and friends all escaped any unpleasant experience in the earthquake. Wm. von der Hellen of Medford visited his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Rose, and family March 9. Catherine Reese of Medford was interviewing the members and clerk of the school board on business on March 6. Mr. and Mrs. Ousterhout, Sr., and Mrs. Carl Esch called on Dr. D. A. Forbes March 7. Bob Rose was in town from his ranch near Round Top March 8. Rudy Weidman returned from a few days' visit with his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Semple and family of the Voorhies orchard March 11. George Adamson has been fitting the garden plot of W. H. Young for planting. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Van Scoy moved into the shingle bungalow owned by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Holmes, near the schoolhouse March 11. John Pearce has his brooder going for 200 Rhode Island Red baby chicks which he purchased near Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hannaford moved to Rocky Butte, near Butte Falls, March 7, where he will be employed as ditch walker for the Eagle Point Ditch Co. George Adamson of Trail, father of Mrs. Theron Taylor and Orin Adamson, moved into the little cabin of Charley Sherman, back of the Roy Ashpole hardware store, March 7. Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mrs. Stella Haley, Mrs. Sam Coy and Mrs. Rosa Smith spent Friday at Mrs. Charles Humphrey's of Reese Creek, quilting for the Grange home economics committee. Blanche Stanley left for Klamath Falls with her uncle, Sam Miller, on March 7, to be gone all summer. Her son Bobby and daughter Evelyn will be cared for by Mrs. Ruth Davidson during her absence. Walter Thiede is building a brooder for turkeys. He expects to raise a large number this year. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davies entertained with dinner and cards March 11 for Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Seaman, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Clark, W. E. Davies and James Waters. School faculty and merchants' volleyball teams will enter the tournament at the school gymnasium this week, together with seven high school teams. A special school board meeting was held March 13 with Mr. Perry, chairman of the relief committee for this district, considering using relief work, under the state and county project, to grade the school grounds and ball grounds. High school basketball team is participating in Southern Oregon basketball tournament at Ashland. High school basketball team played Jacksonville team March 13, with Jacksonville winning by several points. Eagle Point Civic Improvement Club has decided to put a low fence around the lawn space in front of the high school building preparatory to planting the space to lawn. City council met March 14 and disposed of several items of routine business. A. C. Mittelstaedt had cleared, plowed and planted the plot of land along Little Butte Creek, formerly occupied by his chicken house, and has moved the chicken house near the house. Mrs. Ruby Bitterling and Mrs. Gertrude Haak called on Mrs. Edith Weidman March 13. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Walker spent Sunday with Mr. Walker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Walker, in Medford. Mrs. Paul Hoffard and daughter Pollie spent March 13 in Medford on business. Mrs. J. G. Hannaford attended the services at the Apostolic church on March 12. John Pearce has cleared his fence row of trees and brush, making a considerable improvement. Mrs. Florence Throckmorton, Mrs. Gene Walton and Mrs. John Henshaw visited school March 8. Mrs. Blanche Stanley and Mrs. Mattie Brown cleaned the church March 8th. Mrs. W. H. Young visited Mrs. Sarah Howlett March 8. Mrs. Gertrude Stanley visited Mrs. Edith Weidman March 9. Mr. Whaley of near Butte Falls visited several days with his daughter, Mrs. Hurst, and at Orin Adamson's home March 13. School clerk announces that all the present teachers in the local school have been offered the same positions for the coming year at reduced salaries, with a month's time granted for acceptance of same. W. H. Young, cashier of the State Bank of Eagle Point, was exhibiting some wooden-cent pieces used as currency in Bellingham, Wash., during the recent bank moratorium. They were about the size of a half-dollar and were made of thin veneer, in natural color, printed in green. Medford Mail Tribune, March 17, 1933, page 8 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, March 17.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell were
Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tingleaf of Eagle Point March
12.Those who attended the dinner given at Holman's home Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Deane Owens, Harvey Stanley, Howard Gold and Clifford Hall. The day was "branding" day. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts of Medford motored to Butte Falls Saturday night. Howard Gold left for his home at Climax March 14, and intends to stay several weeks. Pearl Shelley of Medford was visiting her father, Manuel Shelley, and two brothers, David and Richard, March 13. Medford Mail Tribune, March 17, 1933, page 11
LEMON CHARLEY PIONEER CITIZEN TAKEN BY DEATH
Lemon C. Charley, one of Southern Oregon's well-known pioneers,
passed away very suddenly from heart failure at 3:00 p.m. Sunday,
March 19, 1933. Mr. Charley had been in failing health for the past
six months, but his death came as a severe shock to his family and
friends.Mr. Charley was born in Omaha, Nebraska, July 13, 1856 and came to Southern Oregon in 1877, and has resided here continuously. In 1880 he was married to Jennie C. Brown, oldest daughter of Henry and Martha Brown, early pioneers. They lived near Brownsboro, Oregon, for many years, where their family was born, later moving to Eagle Point, and have resided in Medford the past several years. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jennie and four children, Mrs. Nora Bradshaw, Brownsboro, and Mrs. Verna Brophy, Medford; also two grandsons, Leonard and Merton Bradshaw, Brownsboro, and two granddaughters, Gwendolyn and Janet Charley, and one great-granddaughter, Betty Ann Bradshaw; one brother, Nimrod Charley, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Nixon. Funeral services will be conducted by the Perl Funeral Home at 2:30, March 21, the Rev. Howell of the Presbyterian church officiating. The remains will be laid to rest in the mausoleum in Medford, Oregon. Active pallbearers will be: W. J. Cooney, Harrison Janes, George West, Harry Luy, Volney Dixon and W. R. Coleman. Medford Mail Tribune, March 20, 1933, page 3 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, March 21.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and Mrs. Allie
Daley were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth March 16.Mrs. Lottie Ayres and Mrs. Cal Thomason of Butte Falls spent March 16 with Mrs. Stella Haley. Mrs. Millie Hoyt is reported in a serious condition. Her husband, Ed Hoyt, of Fort Klamath, is with her. Carl Childreth of Persist was at the Sunnyside Hotel March 15. He had come after the Trusty cattle, which had been feeding for three months on the Ed Dutton ranch. Mr. Childreth and Amos Ayres of Medford drove the cattle to the Trusty ranch at Trail Thursday. Mrs. Cal Thomason and Mrs. Wm. Perry accompanied Mr. Perry to Medford March 15. Mr. Perry is serving on the jury panel of the circuit court. Mr. and Mrs. George Wright and family moved from Table Rock to the old Weidman ranch March 15. This ranch is now owned by G. E. Ousterhout, and Mr. Wright has rented both the ranch and the cattle. He also brought several head of dairy cows with him. George Adamson was plowing for Mrs. Allie Daley March 15. Mrs. Daley will plant oats on the acreage. Jesse Riggins, whose wife recently died, is staying with his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Robertson, on the Crater Lake Highway. Peyton Newcomb spent the weekend in Medford visiting Mrs. R. A. Barker and his uncle, H. F. Barrett. It is reported that James Waters, brother of Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt, is ill. Ralph Hurst is taking treatments in Medford for injuries sustained through heavy lifting. Little Bobbie Stanley had an enjoyable birthday party March 15, with cake, candles and all of the trimmings. He is six years old. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Carlton of Prospect and twin daughters were dinner guests of Mrs. Carlton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, March 16. Mrs. Stella Hoagland, whose stepdaughter, Mrs. Ida O'Dell, and family live in Long Beach, reports they suffered small property damage, but no physical injury from the earthquakes. Friends of Mrs. Henry Childreth, who underwent a major operation at the Community Hospital in Medford, has been removed to the home of her sister, Mrs. Trusty, of Trail. Roy Smith was hauling seed oats from Charlie Jackson's March 16. Mrs. Charles Cummons and Mrs. Hamilton Watkins called on Mrs. Stella Hoagland March 15. Mrs. Floyd Pearce received word from her sister, Mrs. Arglee Green of Los Angeles, that she was not hurt in the recent earthquake. Mrs. W. L. Childreth spent Wednesday with Mrs. Floyd Pearce. Mrs. Wm. Perry spent March 13 visiting Mrs. Sarah Howlett and Mrs. Millie Hoyt at the Sunnyside Hotel. Royal Brown was taken quite ill March 15. He is not improved at this writing. Clarence Robinette visited his mother, Mrs. W. L. Childreth, March 15. His wife, who is recovering from a major operation at the Community Hospital, returned home Tuesday. It is reported that Earl Stoner, ill at the veterans' hospital in Portland, is still very weak, not making as rapid improvement as was hoped. Medford Mail Tribune, March 21, 1933, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, March 21.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Claude Clace have been ill
for the past week with flu. It is reported they are better.The play scheduled for Prospect March 25 for the student body has been postponed, due to sickness in the cast. It will be put on later with Charles Whillock in the part. Whillock is a musical genius and promises to add luster to the skit, as well as music for singing and dancing. Jack Casey, Dorothy and Pete Harding are other members of the cast playing opposite Dick Harding, who has the comedy role. The play is "Our Unmarried Daughters." Medford Mail Tribune, March 21, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, March 23.--(Spl.)--Miss Gladys Nichols of Eagle Point
spent the weekend with June Stowell.Manuel Shelley and two sons have moved to Medford. All are sorry to have them leave this district. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell, Tommy Stowell, Glenn Lanning, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and two daughters were Saturday shoppers in Medford March 18. Mrs. Short of Klamath Falls has purchased a piece of land from Mrs. M. L. Pruett and has moved into the Brown house. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson called on Mr. and Mrs. Orville Childreth of Medford March 19. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry of Eagle Point were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman were afternoon callers at the H. E. Richardsons in Phoenix March 19. Medford Mail Tribune, March 23, 1933, page 2 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, March 23.--(Spl.)--Birthday of the Eagle Point Grange will
be celebrated with a covered dish dinner March 25, to be served at
6:30. All Grangers are asked to contribute to the menu. Master W. E.
Davies will act as toastmaster, and there will be interesting
responses. After dinner the lecturer plans a fine entertainment of John
Foster music and other numbers. All Grangers are urged to help the
Grange celebrate its eighth birthday in proper manner.High school basketball team participated in the Southern Oregon tournament at Ashland last week. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies March 19. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and daughters Helen and Mary were dinner guests of the Sam Coy family March 19. Ben Oswald spent Sunday at Sam Coy's. Mrs. Zilla Nichols is reported as being very ill. Her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Atrie of Fort Klamath, are staying with her. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Walton and Lorraine Tolle were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell March 19. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Maust and Miss Elva Caster of Phoenix were visitors at the Eagle Point Grange March 21. C. F. Davies, Vance Pearce and Miss Darneille attended the basketball tournament at Ashland Thursday night. Tommy Coy is spending a few days at the Climax ranch getting things in order for spring work. Lorraine Tolle of Medford is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Walton while his wife is at the coast. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fry were pleasantly surprised by having their two sons, Ira and Warren Walker, and families of Yreka, Cal., spend the weekend with them. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Clements and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown attended the funeral of George Prescott Sunday. There were many others who attended. Mrs. Clarence Meiers of Brownsboro was substituting in the telephone office March 19 for Mrs. Robert LaRoque. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Clements went to the see the gold mining in the Jacksonville district and farther out on the Ruch road. They say that the whole district is being torn up in a search for the elusive metal, and many claim to be making a fair living by their digging. Walter Thiede and son were hauling a bunch of cattle from the Jack Merklee ranch on the Crater Lake Highway to Lake Creek on March 18. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Merklee expect to leave their ranch in the near future, and plan to locate in the Applegate district. Mrs. Irma Seaman is making trips to Medford and is taking treatments for hay fever. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyer of Reese Creek spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer of the Ala Vista ranch have finished their brooder house, 12 by 20 feet, and have just received 400 Barred Plymouth Rock baby chicks from the Eakin hatchery at Phoenix. Sam Coy hauled out a load of briquets for them March 17. There is a large group practicing for the Easter cantata under the direction of Miss Yetta Olson. This musical treat is being sponsored by the Grange and the community Easter night. Mr. and Mrs. John Hankins of Reese Creek called on Mrs. Edith Weidman March 18. Mr. and Mrs. Millard Robertson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Kincaid March 18. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Merklee made a business trip to Gold Hill March 18. Mr. and Mrs. John Pearce had as dinner guests March 19 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Elliott and family of Medford. Brian McGrew of the Little Butte orchard called at the John Pearce home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Humphrey of Reese Creek called on Mrs. Sarah Howlett, Miss Hattie and Mrs. Millie Hoyt March 19. Glenn Lanning was visiting at the Tingleaf home March 19. It is reported that Delbert Tingleaf, who has spent so many months trying to recover from a broken leg, is not getting along as well as expected. He may have to return to the hospital for another operation. He was injured last August in an automobile accident and has been under hospital care since. Charles Wisdom, who had his back injured last winter while working for the federal Forest Service, is not yet able to be up and has no use of his legs. Aside from that, he feels well. The Wisdoms, who had planned on moving away in March, will, on account of Mr. Wisdom's helpless condition, remain here for the summer. Arthur Stowell, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell, is working on the March Garrett ranch near the Rogue River. He has purchased lumber from the local lumber yard and will build a cabin for himself on the Garrett ranch. Seventy-four members of the Central Point subordinate Grange and 20 Central Point Juvenile Grangers attended Eagle Point Grange March 21. Juveniles and many of the subordinates assisted in putting on a fine lecture program. People of this community were deeply grieved to hear of the sudden death of Lemon Charley of Medford on March 19. He was an old-time resident, being one of the old settlers here. He lived for many years on the Lake Creek road just above Brownsboro, later retiring from ranching and moving to Eagle Point, where he bought the Mrs. Steward property, leaving his son Reed in charge of the ranch. About seven years ago he sold his Eagle Point home to Mr. Wilson and moved to Medford, where he had resided since. His wife was a cousin of the Eagle Point Brown brothers. He was highly respected, and his family has the sympathy of the community. John Pearce, regular employee of the Owen-Oregon company in Medford, but whose department was discontinued for the winter, is again employed there part time. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Robertson called on Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hannaford March 21. Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline March 19 were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walters and Jim Walters of Talent, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Whetstone of Central Point. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Force and children spent Sunday afternoon at Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline's. Tommy Stowell was the house guest of Glenn Lanning from Thursday to March 20. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Semple and son Jimmie of Medford called on Mrs. Weidman March 19. Mrs. Alice Nichols spent March 21 with Mrs. O. E. Henderson. Mrs. Caroline Thomason of Butte Falls and Miss Francis Watson of Medford were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips. Mrs. Ray Harnish has as house guest her aunt, Mrs. Meda Budge, who will spend some time with her. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Paul Force attended the Grange masters' meeting with the Chamber of Commerce at Medford March 20. Jacob Fry is reported in poor health for several weeks. Sam Coy has rented the Emil Peil ranch at Climax for five years. He and his son Tommy expect to stock it and take turns caring for the ranch. The family will remain in Eagle Point. The volleyball game March 15, to which the merchants of town challenged the school faculty, was a lively affair. The teachers won, 3 to 2. Medford Mail Tribune, March 23, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT GRANGE HOST TO CENTRAL PT.
Eagle Point Grange met March 21 when nearly a hundred members of
Central Point Grange came over in a body as visitors, who put on the
lecture hour program.AT REGULAR MEETING The Grange is always glad to welcome visiting members and hopes they will come again. Lecture hour included a "husband calling" stunt put on by ten wives, each in turn loudly calling her husband, as called when at home. Central Point Juvenile Grange members put on a colorful drill and march that won for them loud applause, as girls and boys dressed in white with red trim kept time to music and put on the pantomime to perfection. A short reading by Kathryn Lathrop was followed by a few minutes of music appreciation by Mrs. Bert Smith telling of old rich melodies; Mrs. John Fischer sang and Morris Haley played two numbers on the harmonica. A short play, "And the Lamp Went Out" ended the program. The Grange gave a standing vote of thanks for the entertainment. Several visitors from Phoenix Grange were present. During the business hour the station of Pomona was declared vacant and Grace Holman was elected to the same. Secretary Edith Weidman asked to resign, but after a ballot was taken in her favor she consented to continue her work. Three new members were accepted by ballot on demit cards. Various committees gave reports of their activities, and the H.E. committee reports the anniversary supper and program will be held at the hall the evening of March 25. All members are asked to come and enjoy the evening. H.E. Club will meet at Mrs. Hutchinson's near Trail March 29 for an all-day session. Medford Mail Tribune, March 24, 1933, page 3 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, March 24.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Matlack has as her guests this week her sister and son from California.Teachers in this vicinity met at the schoolhouse March 17. Mrs. H. W. Wright entertained the following guests at dinner Saturday in honor of Mr. Wright's birthday, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Mr. Ray Dallaire, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bradshaw and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dallaire of Roseburg are guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown. The county health nurse was a visitor at school Friday. She also took a sample of water from the well for examination. Little Butte school was closed four days last week, owing to the illness of the teacher, Mrs. Ellyn Charley. Friends of the Charley family extend their deepest sympathy in the loss of their loved one, Lemon Charley of Medford. Mrs. H. W. Wright and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer attended the Lost Creek Community Club at Mrs. John Short's Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Barker spent Sunday at the Waddell home on Reese Creek. Honoring Mr. Maxfield's birthday, Mrs. Maxfield had as dinner guests Sunday Mrs. H. W. Wright, Harold Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Radcliff. Medford Mail Tribune, March 24, 1933, page 13 TRAIL
TRAIL, March 27.--(Spl.)--Wilbur Tucker, "Doc" Grim and Bud Hagger,
who are attending school at Corvallis are spending the spring vacation
here visiting Wilbur's parents and friends. They were accompanied by
Mr. and Mrs. Tucker to Yreka, Cal., to spend the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Fiock.Mr. and Mrs. Ray Davis and little son Harold of Prospect called on friends in this neighborhood Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mennan [Merriman?] and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hutchinson attended grange at Eagle Point Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Morgan entertained with a turkey dinner Sunday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Cottrell and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ragsdale. Mrs. Marian Gerber and Mr. and Mrs. Keva Hutchinson and little daughter Shelby of Klamath Falls spent the weekend visiting friends here. Friends of Mrs. Irwin Howe are glad to see her home and improving so rapidly from her recent operation. Charley Williams and Bill Burk were in Medford Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pence drove to the snow line Wednesday, which is near Union Creek. Medford Mail Tribune, March 27, 1933, page 5 McLEOD
McLEOD, March 27.--(Spl.)--Miss Dorothy Harding, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Harding from Crater Lake Lodge, has been visiting friends in
Prospect and McLeod. She will return to the lake the first of the week.Jack Casey returned to dude ranch last week to visit his father and mother. He had had an offer to play saxophone in the KMED studio band for Dick Harding. Mr. Ohrt, school bus driver for McLeod, has contributed much time and energy during the winter, conveying people to parties and other functions who would have otherwise had to walk or stay home. Medford Mail Tribune, March 28, 1933, page 9 CLARA DAHACK HOOD SUING FOR DIVORCE
Suit for divorce was filed today in circuit court by Clara Dahack Hood
against Elton Hood, alleging desertion as grounds. The couple were
married a year ago. The complaint alleges that after a month of married
life the husband deserted and has since failed to support.Medford Mail Tribune, March 29, 1933, page 1 Eagle Point H.E. Club Enjoys Meet To Sew on Quilt
EAGLE POINT, March 31.--(Spl.)--H.E. Club met with Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson, Sr., March 29 with 30 present.Ladies were all provided with needles and thread and put together the new quilt. At noon a covered dish luncheon was served, after which the regular business meeting was held. The report of the gift of a new quilt to Sister Edith Weidman was given, the presentation of same having taken place at the anniversary dinner and program Saturday. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Jessie Mittelstaedt. The following ladies enjoyed the day: Mesdames Rosa Smith, Grace Cowden, Edith Weidman, Ruby Bitterling, Stella Haley, Gladys Ragsdale, Lulu Taylor, Lillian Force, Luella Kline, Jessie Mittelstaedt, Grace Walker, Belle Vestal, Zoe Humphrey, Maude Ditsworth, Millie Tingleaf, Violet Spencer, Dottie Dutton, Julia Davies, Anna Davies, Pearl Hatfield, Eliza Jacks, Christine Hutchinson, Mrs. Merriman and Mrs. Hutchinson, Sr. Visitors were: Mesdames Swingle, Morgan, Tucker, Patton, Ed Pence and Mrs. Ralph Watson. Medford Mail Tribune, March 31, 1933, page 2 BASEBALL BENEFIT EAGLE PT. SATURDAY
Funds from the Saturday night dance will furnish necessary equipment
for the first game. Music for dancing will be played by Grow's
orchestra.A benefit dance will be held at Kincaid hall at Eagle Point tomorrow night to raise funds to open the baseball season. The first game will be played one week from Sunday, and the proceeds realized on the game will be donated to the Prescott Memorial. Medford Mail Tribune, March 31, 1933, page 5 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, March 31.--(Spl.)--Word has been received of the death of
Earl Stoner at Portland, March 29, where he has been under treatment at
the veterans' hospital for undulant fever several months. The news was
a shock to the community, as it was thought that he was convalescing.
His wife left here for Portland, accompanied by Lyle Van Scoy, March
22, and was with him at his death. He leaves his wife, Hazel, only
child of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Brown, and his 9-year-old son, Jack; also
many relatives. He came to Eagle Point about six years ago from his
home in Santa Barbara, where he married Hazel Brown and their son was
born. He operated the Eagle Point garage here with Harold Van Scoy for
several years. The sympathy of the community is extended to the
bereaved family and relatives.Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hannaford of Rocky Butte spent the weekend with Mrs. Hannaford's mother, Mrs. Anna Brophy. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer spent Sunday with Mrs. Edith Weidman. Charlie Walker has a fine new chicken house. He has had Millard Robertson plow his garden and chicken yards. Rudy Weidman has been doing tractor work for Wm. Perry. Mrs. Eva Nichols and Mrs. Harold Van Scoy were attending to business in Medford Monday. Mrs. Jacob Fry, Mrs. Robert LaRoque, Mrs. Gertrude Stanley and Mrs. Alice Nichols composed a Medford theater party March 27. School clerk says that since school warrants are not cashed by local banks the teachers find it necessary to have their warrants split into smaller denominations, which makes possible their disposal. Mrs. Nora Harris and Mrs. Celia Holmes entertained with a turkey dinner March 22 for the teachers, Miss Yetta Olson, Miss Fern Simpson, Miss Donna Earl, Harold Archer and Lee Franks, the latter two of Medford. Cards were enjoyed following the dinner. Mrs. Cal Thomason of Butte Falls has been staying with Mrs. Druzilla Nichols, who has been quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. Artie Nichols left for their home in Fort Klamath March 27 after spending several weeks here with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rose and children moved from the Paul Hoffard home into apartments above Faber's store March 27. Billie Miller, student at O.S.C., left for Corvallis Sunday after spending several days with his mother and family. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Seaman spent the evening March 24 with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt. George Lake and family and his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. McGee, have moved to Grants Pass. Mrs. E. E. Wilson of Medford entertained with a birthday party for her niece, Joan Holmes, March 25. It was Joan's eighth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Billings of Medford were visiting Mrs. Billings' mother, Mrs. Jacob Fry, March 25. Ruth Holmes of Griffin Creek spent March 24 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Holmes. The high school is practicing for an operetta, "Chonita," to be presented April 14. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ragsdale of Trail were visitors at the Grange birthday banquet March 25. This was the eighth birthday of the local Grange. Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy has been quite ill but is much improved now. Royal Brown, who has been quite ill, is able to sit up a short time each day. Mrs. Millie Hoyt is still critically ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. S. E. Howlett. Mrs. George Putnam and three sons were guests at the Grange banquet and entertainment. The sons furnished music for the dancing. Mrs. Myrtle Greb Smith and son Alvin, of Medford, and Mrs. Louise Greb, Alvin and Harold Greb and daughter Louise spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer at the Ala Vista orchard. George Putnam has completed a month's work supervising a crew cleaning the Little Butte irrigation ditch. A new flume was built across Nichols Creek, and other improvements were made. Mr. and Mrs. John Holst and Mrs. Margaret Wilson and children John and Betty May of Sams Valley were guests at the Grange dinner and entertainment March 25. Mrs. Myrtle Greb Smith and son Alvin of Medford spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Louise Greb, and family. She attended the Grange entertainment March 25. The following attended the dance at the Central Point Grange hall March 25; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashpole, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ward, Miss Donna Earl, Miss Dorothy Coy, Mrs. Eva Nichols and Gladys, Mr. and Mrs. Throckmorton and children, Glenn Lanning, Lyle Cingcade, Victoria Dahack, Harold Grow, Eileen Grow, Clarence and Beulah Tingleaf. Mrs. James Forbes and little son of Jacksonville spent the week with Dr. D. A. Forbes. Tom Newcomb attended a meeting of the Pleasurite club at the Y.W.C.A. building in Medford March 25. Sybil Caster of Phoenix is spending two weeks with Dorothy Coy. Julius Bitterling and A. C. Mittelstaedt drove a bunch of beef cattle to their Climax ranch last week, returning Sunday. Easter cantata, under direction of Miss Yetta Olson, which is being sponsored by the Grange and the community, will be given in the church Easter morning. There are about twenty voices. Mrs. Edith Weidman was presented with a beautiful quilt by the ladies of the Home Economics Club as a token of appreciation for her faithful services as secretary of the Grange. The road supervisor of this district, Lester Throckmorton, is keeping a small crew of men busy to do necessary repairs and care for relief work. First and second degree team of the local Grange practiced at the hall March 29. This is a new team and will soon be ready to put on the work. Dr. D. A. Forbes is drill captain. Home economics committee of the Grange met with Mrs. Floyd Hutchinson at Trail with about 24 ladies present. Walter Thiede has two large incubators going, hatching turkey eggs. He expects to raise several hundred this year. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Glenn Lanning were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Whetstone of Central Point March 25. Mrs. M. L. Pruett recently sold the 37 acres of her farm adjoining the Kline property to Howard Short of Klamath Falls. He is living there now. Mr. Short formerly worked for the Southern Pacific and was one of the thousand employees let out recently when the railroad discontinued several trains. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett, Glenn Lanning and Tommy Stowell attended Pomona Grange degree team practice March 23. Mrs. M. L. Pruett and son Guy, Glenn Lanning and Mrs. I. R. Kline went to Gold Hill March 23, where Mr. Guy purchased a team. A large group of young people enjoyed a candy pull at Mr. and Mrs. George Putnam's March 25. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ragsdale were weekend guests of Mrs. Ragsdale's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Cowden. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hixson returned last week from several weeks' visit at Fortuna, Cal. Medford Mail Tribune, March 31, 1933, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, March 31.--(Spl.)--Eagle Point Grange ladies were entertained
Wednesday by Mrs. Floyd Hutchinson at Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson's. A
covered dish luncheon was served at noon. The ladies worked on a quilt
and visited. They presented Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson with a beautiful
hand-embroidered pair of pillow cases in appreciation of the use of her
home. There were 20 Grange ladies and eight guests present.Mr. and Mrs. W. Hughes of Roseburg left for home Wednesday after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson. Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Watson are sisters. Mrs. Lizzie Nicholson of Ashland was a house guest over the weekend of Mrs. Harry Newman. While here Mrs. Nicholson called on old friends, having lived here many years ago. Everyone here is glad to know Mrs. Ed Beckelhymer has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson entertained with a turkey dinner honoring their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker and son Wilbur, Doc Grim, Cliff More, Bud Hager and the host and hostess. Mrs. Boyd Tucker left for Ashland Thursday to be with his mother and brother through the coming summer. Friends here hope they will return again next fall. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hutchinson and [omission] Hood River, where they expect to reside. They are going into business with Mrs. Hutchinson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ogden. Their many friends here are wishing them success. Mr. and Mrs. B. Morgan entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pence, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Cottrell and little daughter Barbara and Wes Ragsdale. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker gave a chicken dinner Monday evening with 16 guests present. After dinner visiting was enjoyed. Medford Mail Tribune, April 2, 1933, page 6 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, April 3.--(Spl.)--June Stowell has been ill with a cold the last few days.Glenn Lanning, Tommy Stowell, Mrs. Nevah Holman and daughter Grace and Dorothy Coy attended the dance at Central Point Grange hall March 20. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stowell and daughter Betty Jean have moved from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell's to their new home near Marsh Garrett, where Mr. Stowell is employed. Deane Owens is spending a few days at the Holman home. The neighborhood is sorry to hear of the death of Earl Stoner of Eagle Point and extend sympathy to Mrs. Stoner and little son Jackie. The Carley brothers, Elmer, Arthur and Irvin, were here one day last week calling on friends and reported many changes and great improvements, including a new road and electricity in some of the homes. They lived on the Charles Jackson place several years. Medford Mail Tribune, April 3, 1933, page 4 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, April 5.--(Spl.)--An enjoyable evening was spent at the
Gibson home March 28, the occasion honoring Mr. Gibson's birthday.
Cards were played by the men, while the ladies spent the evening in
conversation. Refreshments were served to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Myers,
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry and H. W. Wright.Mr. Barker spent last weekend with his mother at Butte Falls. Miss Norma Piel was an overnight guest at the G. O. Henry home March 30. The Strayer family of near Medford were guests at the Clarence Myers home March 26. Mrs. Anna Walch and mother, Mrs. Nygren, were recent guests of Mrs. Emmett Klingle at Long Mountain. William Swain, Joe Maxfield and Harold Dallas are prospecting in the Applegate country. Mrs. Clarence Myers and Mrs. Joe Maxfield were in Eagle Point last Wednesday. Mrs. Maxfield visited at the Cingcade home and Mrs. Myers attended the Home Unit Club. Mrs. Anna Walch spent Wednesday afternoon of last week with Mrs. Chas. Cingcade at Eagle Point. Leland Dysinger and Bill Myers spent last Saturday with Mr. Dysinger's father at Applegate. Walter Radcliff visited at the Joe Maxfield home Saturday. Jack Gallop is driving a new car which he recently purchased. Lloyd Tucker and mother, Mrs. Ralph Tucker, left Thursday for a week's visit with Mrs. Tucker's daughter at Knight's Landing, Cal. Joe Worthington was at the E. E. Tucker ranch Friday, putting the flue in the new house recently built by Mr. Tucker. Medford Mail Tribune, April 5, 1933, page 7 PROF. ENGELHARDT SADLY TANGLED IN NATIVITY, FORTUNE
Documentary evidence concerning the citizenship of Prof. C. Engelhardt
of the Long Tom Mountain district, and one of the minor figures in the
recent turmoil, will be presented to the immigration department by the
district attorney's office. Prof. Engelhardt was listed as a "victim of
a miscarriage of justice" last spring when found guilty by a jury of
hitting a neighbor, John Domagalla, over the head with a long board
during a quarrel over hogs at large.Prof. Engelhardt appeared with Mrs. Henrietta B. Martin, president of the "Good Government Congress" in justice court late yesterday and offered himself as a bondsman for O. L. Van Wegen, held in the county jail on an indictment charging riotous conduct. Records of the county clerk's office show that Engelhardt gave two different spots as his birthplace, and two different ages. One affidavit asserts he was born in New York state, and other that he was born in Meringen, Germany. Baptismal records support the latter place. Questioned upon these records, Prof. Engelhardt refused to answer, and the hearing on his qualifications as a bondsman ended. It was also revealed that Prof. Engelhardt's vote at the last election was challenged by the election board but later he was allowed to vote. Mrs. Martin, who was accompanied by her father, C. H. Brown, and her mother, said that an effort would be made to secure a new bondsman. A laborer by the name of Bowman, who ostensibly was to be offered as a bondsman, was not questioned relative to his qualifications. Mrs. Martin and her father were released last Saturday on bonds, after two weeks in the county bastille on indictments alleging criminal syndicalism, riotous conduct and slandering a bank. Prof. Engelhardt claimed he was worth $75,000, but refused to state where his wealth was located. His farm is assessed at $5700. Van Wegen is indicted for riotous conduct in connection with Mrs. Martin's attempt to horsewhip Editor Leonard Hall of the Jacksonville Miner. A gun-carrying charge against him in justice court is awaiting decision. Medford Mail Tribune, April 6, 1933, page 10 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, April 7.--(Spl.)--Many from here attended the rites of the
late Earl Stoner in Medford March 31. All here will miss his genial
personality, and sympathy goes out to the family.Mr. and Mrs. Jack Merklee are moving their personal property to a homestead in the Applegate district, where they expect to locate. About 18 men were working on the school grounds the past week, grading and leveling the playgrounds, putting in a lawn and surrounding it with fence. This work is done under the governor's new relief plan. The men are being paid one-fourth in cash and the balance in warrants to be taken out in trade at the local stores. Several men were working on the county road in town cutting out brush and clearing up the county right of way. This is a great improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Throckmorton and daughter Eleanor were guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Wilson and family of Sams Valley March 26. Sam Harnish reports the birth of a granddaughter, born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harnish of Roseburg. Robert drives a freight bus between Medford and Roseburg. Sam Coy left March 29 for his Climax ranch to plow and put in crops. Rudy Weidman will drive his truck for a time, but Mr. Coy expects his son, Tommy, to take it over later. Mr. and Mrs. John Cruse of Medford spent April 4 at the N. B. Newcomb home. A. C. Mittelstaedt is suffering from a severe attack of influenza and is under the care of Dr. D. A. Forbes. Mrs. Ella Russell of Portland, H. F. Barrett and Kenneth Barrett of Medford called at the N. B. Newcomb home April 4. Mrs. Russell is an old childhood friend of Mrs. Newcomb's. Mr. Russell is wholesaler for western Oregon of General Foods, Inc. They are staying temporarily at the Jackson Hotel in Medford. J. C. Yakel of Central Point spent a few days in Eagle Point and community this week attending Grange April 4. The last few days of warm weather were much appreciated, and the farmers are rushing in their crops, with which they have been so delayed on account of the wet weather. Everything is getting green, and the gardens are a blaze of spring color. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ditsworth of Prospect and Mr. and Mrs. Merriman of Trail attended the local Grange meeting April 4. Medford Mail Tribune, April 7, 1933, page 13 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, April
7.--(Spl.)--Millard and Martin Northcroft of Medford spent the weekend
with Henry Holman.June Stowell called on Gladys Nichols of Eagle Point April 2. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline and Glenn Lanning were entertained with a turkey dinner in honor of Mr. Kline's birthday at the Whetstone home near Table Rock. Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed White, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Northcroft and three sons Millard, Martin and LaClare of Medford and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family of Eagle Point. Mrs. Jack Stowell and Mrs. Nick Young were joint hostesses at Mrs. Young's home Sunday. A covered dish luncheon was served. Those enjoying the day were: Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts and son Herbert, Mr. Carlyn, Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Ward and daughter Enid, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tingleaf and daughter June, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and two children, Lyle and Barbara Lanning, Tommy Stowell, Mrs. Mary Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Medford Mail Tribune, April 7, 1933, page 13 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, April 11.--(Spl.)--April meeting of the California-Oregon
Rabbit and Fur Breeders Association was held at Mr. and Mrs. B. A.
Clark's on Crater Lake Highway Sunday. Marketing of meat rabbits was
the subject discussed. Prices have shown an upward trend during the
past month and an outside market has been secured which will take care
of all surplus rabbits for the next few months. Present were Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Lowe, A. Waterman and Miss McClaren of Talent; A. C. Huson,
C. S. Roberts, J. M. Green, I. A. Brantley and R. S. Brantley of
Medford, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Davenport of Ashland. The next meeting will
be held May 7 at Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Grubb's, 114 Third Street, Ashland.Mrs. W. H. Young and Mrs. B. A. Clark spent Saturday in Medford on business. Arthur Stowell and family have moved into the new house they built on Marsh Garrett place on Rogue River. Monthly meeting of the home extension unit was held at Mrs. R. T. Seaman's on Crater Lake Highway April 7, demonstrating "wheat as an economical, palatable and wholesome article of food." Election of officers was held with Mrs. G. E. Ousterhout, president; Mrs. W. H. Young, vice president; Mrs. B. A. Clark, secretary. Present were Mrs. B. A. Clark, Mrs. Floyd Barrett, Mrs. Freda Greb, Mrs. G.E. Ousterhout, Mrs. W. H. Young and Mrs. R. T. Seaman. Many ladies were disappointed at not being advised of this meeting as they were particularly interested in the project. Tommy Coy took the examination for driver's and chauffeur's license in Medford April 7. Mrs. Mabel Mack of Medford suffered a bruised face through a collision while backing out of her garage at her home when starting to the Eagle Point extension unit April 7. She arrived at the meeting only an hour late as a result of the accident. Tommy Coy is now driving his father's truck and doing general hauling during Mr. Coy's absence at his farm in Climax. Mrs. B. A. Clark, Mrs. H. S. Chirgwin and Mrs. Roy Stanley attended the meeting of the College Club April 8 at Elizabeth Burr's of Orchard Home Drive. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Stanley were on the serving committee. Everyone is invited to attend the Easter cantata to be given in the church Easter morning at 10:30 a.m. The cantata is directed by Miss Yetta Olson, school of music teacher, and has been in practice for several weeks. The cantata is being sponsored by the grange, and the community and the lecturer urges that all grangers make a special effort to attend. An offering will be taken. Medford Mail Tribune, April 11, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, April 11.--(Spl.)--Trail extension unit will meet April 13 with
Mrs. Ralph Watson, who recently moved to the Boyd Tucker place. Mrs.
Mabel Mack will help anyone with her sewing problems, either in making
over old or new things.Mrs. George Saltzman of Medford was a weekend visitor here. Harry Merriman and son Ray and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson shopped in Medford Tuesday. Mrs. E. E. Ash visited Mrs. Ralph Watson Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson were shopping in Medford Friday. Bob Morgan is suffering with a severe case of poison oak on his face, and his eyes are swollen nearly shut. Wes Ragsdale has been on the sick list for a week but is better at this time. Mrs. H. Swingle and Mrs. Ragsdale were shopping in Medford Tuesday. Mrs. Bob Morgan and Mrs. Cliff Cottrell were shopping in Medford Saturday. Miss Mabel Ragsdale visited Mrs. Landers on Elk Creek Friday. Boyd Tucker and brother Jim made a trip to their place here for more of Boyd's things. They report their mother is getting along nicely at this time. Medford Mail Tribune, April 11, 1933, page 7 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, April 12.--(Spl.)--J.
E. Wood, who has been in ill health for some time, is now confined to
his bed.Mrs. Bob Humphries visited April 7 at the home of her mother, Mrs. C. W. Waddell. A large crowd from Reese Creek vicinity attended the dance at Eagle Point April 8 and all reported a jolly good time. Music was furnished by the Grow orchestra. Chas. Pettegrew is pruning and burning brush in his orchard this week. A freakish snow storm passed through the valley Friday evening, covering the ground for several minutes. Otto Rusho of Minnesota has taken up a homestead near the Reese Creek schoolhouse. Chas. Humphries moved the household goods of Jack Merklee and wife one day last week to Round Top, where they have taken up a homestead. The families of Art Andrews and Clarence Aikens drove to Portland April 5th to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law John Goetjen, who died very suddenly. Everett Evensizer is smudging for Court Hall near Medford. Scott Boyer, mail carrier, who has been on the sick list for a few days, is able to be out again. Medford Mail Tribune, April 12, 1933, page 5 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, April 14.--(Spl.)--Mrs. E. E. Tucker entertained the school
children and teacher, Mrs. Barker, with a picnic lunch at their ranch
April 8. Many wildflowers were gathered and, though the day was not as
warm as hoped, the basket lunch served at noon around the large bonfire
was thoroughly enjoyed and all went home feeling they had spent a
pleasant day.Little Walter Strahan has erysipelas on his hand and is under the care of a physician. Guests at the Wright home April 9 were Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wright of Medford. Mrs. Monia and daughters, Mrs. Mary Charley and Mrs. Velda Dahack, returned home last week after having spent several days at Hilt, Cal., with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Monia. J. W. Beam, who has been here with his brother for the past two months, returned last week to his home at Galt, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. W. Young of Eagle Point visited with friends in Brownsboro Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heckman returned recently from Northern California, where they obtained wild flowers and bulbs. C. W. Myers accompanied Joe Maxfield and Harold Dallas on their prospecting trip to the Applegate country this week. Among those shopping in Medford last week were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Terrill, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Mrs. Ed Tucker, Mrs. E. E. Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall. Medford Mail Tribune, April 14, 1933, page 11 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, April 13.--(Spl.)--Hazel Smith of Eagle Point spent the night with June Stowell April 9.A party was given at the Elks picnic grounds Sunday. Those enjoying the day were: Lotus Tucker, Janice Hesselgrave, Beulah Tingleaf, Ruth Haley, Sylvia Hankins, June Stowell, Hazel Smith, Dorothy Coy, Myrtle Stowell, Glenn Lanning, Tommy Stowell, Merle Boren, Chick Tingleaf, Chuck Sturgill and Wallace Dinsmore. Lucile Coy and Grace Holman were Tuesday night guests at the Nick Young home, returning to their school at Eagle Point Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline were Sunday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stowell. Henry Holman spent the weekend at Climax. Mrs. Ida Jackson of Medford was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson over the weekend. Medford Mail Tribune, April 14, 1933, page 11 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, April 20.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline, Mr. and Mrs.
Harvey Walter, Glenn Lanning, Jim Walters and Grandma Kline were Easter
dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stowell. It was also Mrs. Ross
Kline's birthday.Those who attended a picnic Easter dinner at the Holman home were: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Mrs. Sam Coy and family, Dorothy and Vance Pearce, Victor Gardener of Lake Creek, Howard Gold. Evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Owens and son Deane. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson and Mrs. Ida Jackson of Medford joined a group of friends with a picnic dinner at McCloud. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell attended an Easter dinner given at Mr. and Mrs. Will Perry's of Eagle Point. Mrs. Ida Jackson of Medford was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts of Medford. Those who attended "Chonita," the play given at Eagle Point April 17 from this district, were; Mrs. Bill Holman and two children, Grace and Henry, Mrs. Jack Stowell and family. Medford Mail Tribune, April 20, 1933, page 11 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, April 20.--(Spl.)--Another teachers' meeting was held at
the schoolhouse Friday afternoon at three o'clock. These meetings, held
monthly with Mrs. Barker as leader, have been helpful in the school
work. Teachers in this group are from Lost Creek, Lake Creek, Little
Butte, Antelope, Liberty and Brownsboro districts.School board met Friday evening at the home of the clerk, Mrs. Rohrer. Mrs. Marian M. Barker was elected to teach the Brownsboro school for another year and the contracts were signed. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Myers attended the dinner party at Mrs. Roy Stanley's Thursday. Mrs. W. S. Epperson of Long Beach, Calif., is a guest at the Chas. Terrill home this week. H. W. Wright received the sad news of the death of his mother in Wisconsin Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Gear and children of Medford were overnight guests at the Marshall home Saturday. Cyril Haak is visiting his sister, Mrs. E. E. Tucker, for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hull and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fernlund and son, Frank Fernlund and Wesley Brissie of Medford were recent guests at the Ed Fernlund home. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen and Gerald Hansen attended the operetta given at Eagle Point Monday evening. The following program was given as the close of Sunday school: Opening song, school; reading of lesson, Mrs. Davidson; recitations, Billy Wright and Irene Charley; vocal duet, Mrs. Davidson and Chas. Cingcade; dialogue, Lois Wright and Frances Myers; recitations, Lowell Tucker and Verna Cingcade; vocal solo, Mrs. Rohrer; recitations, Virgil Tucker and Mrs. Cingcade; dialogue, Irene Charley, Frances Myers and Lois Wright; recitation, Mildred Hansen; solo and chorus, G. A. Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. Rohrer; recitation, Junior Matlack; responsive reading, Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Cingcade; recitation, Robert Tucker; song, school. Mrs. E. E. Tucker and Mrs. G. A. Hansen had charge of the program. An Easter egg hunt was planned for the children, but owing to the stormy weather, the eggs were given out indoors. Medford Mail Tribune, April 20, 1933, page 11 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, April 21.--(Spl.)--Cantata presented at the Presbyterian
church Easter pleased a large audience. The program included 12
numbers, under the direction of Miss Yetta Olson, with Miss Helen Smith
at the piano, and with the following voices: Sopranos, Mrs. Ray Parker,
Mrs. Lulu Taylor, Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy, Mrs. Madeline Barrett, Mrs. Roy
Smith, Mrs. Edith Weidman, Minnie Putman, Hazel Smith, Eleanor
Throckmorton, Francis Smith, Evelyn Abbott; contraltos, Mrs. Jesse
Mittelstaedt, Wilda Darneille, Donna Earl, Hazel Cingcade, Rose Smith;
Tenors; Lawrence Winslow, Charles Sturgill, Gerald Hansen, Lyle Van
Scoy; bass, Rev. Smith, Dr. D. A. Forbes, Harold Grow. This program
will be given at the Presbyterian church, Butte Falls, April 23.P.T.A. met at the schoolhouse April 14 when the following officers were elected for the coming year. President, Mrs. W. H. Young; vice president, Mrs. A. J. Tingleaf; secretary, Mrs. Beryl Hickson; treasurer, Mrs. Hazel Stoner. The group voted to entertain the Jackson County health unit sometime in June. The next meeting will be held on the evening of May 12, with a special program including installation of officers and other features. Rev. and Mrs. J. V. Forbes of Jacksonville spent Easter with Dr. D. A. Forbes, celebrating their 22nd wedding anniversary. Dinner was enjoyed at the Sunnyside Hotel. Tom Newcomb left for Pasadena, Cal., April 20, accompanying Mrs. Shores and three children of Medford. He will visit his brothers, Donald, Nathan and Russell about a month. Mrs. M. L. Pruett, who has been quite ill for some time, is somewhat improved, and is able to be up part of the time. Dorothy Coy is staying with her. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell honored Mrs. I. R. Kline with a birthday dinner Easter. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Glenn Lanning, Grandma Kline, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walters, son Edward, and Jim Walters of Talent. A party at the Elks' picnic grounds April 9 was enjoyed by Charles Sturgill, Merle Doren, Wallace Dinsmore, Sylvia Hankins, Hazel Smith, Eileen Grow, Lotus Tucker, June Stowell, Beulah Tingleaf, Clarence Tingleaf, Dorothy Coy, Myrtle Stowell, Glenn Lanning of Eagle Point and Janice Hesselgrave and Ruth Haley of Central Point. Billie Barker of Medford has been staying with N. B. Newcomb for several days. "Chonita," the operetta presented by the high school April 17, delighted a large audience. The play was directed by Miss Yetta Olson of the high school faculty. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Miller of Klamath Falls spent Easter Sunday with Mrs. Miller's mother, Mrs. Louise Greb, severed the first joint of his index finger on his right hand while splitting kindling last week. Mr. Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Table Rock visited Mr. and Mrs. George Wright Thursday. Mrs. Elizabeth Huson and Floyd and Dorothy and Mrs. Butler of Talent visited Mrs. Stella Hoagland April 12. Miss Alice Hanley and Claire Hanley of Jacksonville visited Mrs. Sarah Howlett and Mrs. Millie Hoyt April 9. Mrs. Charlie Cingcade and Mrs. George Wright visited Eugene Newcomb at the Sacred Heart Hospital Monday. Mrs. Dollie Matthews is staying with her mother, Mrs. Druzilla Nichols, since the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Artie Nichols to Fort Klamath. Mrs. Nichols has been quite ill for some time but is slightly improved at this time. Mrs. Millie Hoyt, who has been so ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Howlett, remains about the same. Mrs. Octavia Shaw of Portland, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Howlett, is spending some time with her mother and sister, Mrs. Millie Hoyt, while Ed Hoyt is in Klamath Falls caring for his farm work. Mrs. Sophia Childreth spent several days with her son, Clarence Robinett, and family in Medford last week. Mrs. Minnie Bryant of Medford visited Sunday at Mrs. Sarah Howlett's. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Reter and children Peggy and Janet, of Medford, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoffard. Mrs. Elizabeth Farlow spent a few days with her granddaughter, Mrs. Eva Nichols, last week. Grow's orchestra plays each Saturday night for the Cheesemaker's Ball club dance at the Kincaid hall. Last Civic Improvement Club meeting was attended by 23 ladies. Mrs. Royal Brown, Mrs. Mattie Brown and Miss Leila Gallien were hostesses. Civic Improvement Club and the Grange are contributing toward having the church painted. This work will be done as soon as the weather is more settled. High school orchestra, under the direction of Prof. Botts of Medford, entertained the Grange during the lecture hour with some fine music April 18. Medford Mail Tribune, April 21, 1933, page 8 McLEOD
McLEOD, April 21.--(Spl.)--Laurelhurst P.T.A. held a "daddy's night"
program at McLeod Friday evening. After the business meeting a short
program was given by the school children. Main feature of the evening
was a talk by County Superintendent C. R. Bowman, explaining the four
sources of school revenues and giving other information regarding
recent legislation and hinted at possible changes in school management
pending, to meet present and future school emergencies. A goodly number
attended and appreciated this opportunity of becoming enlightened on
subjects in which they have much interest.A birthday dinner in honor of J. F. Ditsworth, Sr., was given by friends and relatives Easter Sunday at McLeod. Grandpa Ditsworth is the oldest resident in these parts, having homesteaded the present Frank Ditsworth place some 50 years ago. Fishermen are again enjoying their favorite sport in the many streams hereabouts. Two local boys spent a successful fishing trip at Lost Creek Sunday. A nice string of fish was their proof. This has been moving week in the community. Jim Rodgers' family has moved from the Glass ranch to the Frank Ditsworth ranch, where Mr. Rodgers will take the place of Mr. Jolliffe, who recently moved with his family to their former home near Aberdeen, Wash. Dale Jolliffe will live with the Dasher family the remainder of the school term at Prospect High School. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Close and boys have moved from McLeod to make their home on the Glass place. They are at present tenting near the falls, where fish are known to be plentiful. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morgan have established themselves in the Netherland cabin on the old Derby road after residing in one of the McLeod cabins for the winter. G. W. Thomas has retired here to his home here after spending the winter with relatives in California. His health is much improved. Mrs. Ethel Casey and son Jack have returned to Casey's Camp after spending the winter on the Red Blanket ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vaughn are planting a good-sized strawberry patch on their recently purchased place. This section has proved itself a superb strawberry-producing country. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth spent Friday in Medford on business, as did Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag and son Leo. McLeod Home Extension unit will hold its next regular meeting in the form of a picnic at McLeod camp ground Thursday, April 27. Mabel C. Mack will demonstrate the low cost of picnic foods. Recreation will also be a feature, and an enjoyable day is in store for the McLeod homemakers. Some of the high school boys are now training for the athletic carnival to be given at Prospect gymnasium Saturday, April 22, between Prospect and Butte Falls. Boxing and wrestling will be featured. The Prospect student body wishes it distinctly understood that this is not a stag affair, but that ladies are also invited. There will be a small fee charged. Medford Mail Tribune, April 21, 1933, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, April 20.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Overland and three children of
Medford were overnight guests at the E. E. Ash home Wednesday. Mr.
Overland was pastor of the mission here this winter.Mr. and Mrs. Porter and daughter of Medford were overnight guests at the Bill Burke home Wednesday. Mrs. Porter is Mrs. Burke's sister. Ernie Ernst and Bob Morgan drove to San Francisco Tuesday on business. They expect to return the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson drove to Grants Pass Sunday, called on Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Young, formerly of Trail, and had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Park Nomer and family. Mrs. Edith Wright, who has been staying with Mrs. Howe while she is convalescing, went to Medford Saturday to spend Easter with her sister and family. Mrs. Ernie Segessenman, accompanied by two Medford ladies, drove to Roseburg for Easter with relatives there. Trail Sunday school gave several special Easter songs Sunday. Everyone here is hoping for warmer weather. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cushman and little daughters Melba and Irene Marie Ash and Wanda Howe were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ash in Medford Sunday and attended church service there in the evening. Wilmer Ragsdale shopped in Medford Monday. Medford Mail Tribune, April 21, 1933, page 11 MATTHEWS FINED, SENTENCED, GIVEN 90 DAYS TO PAY
Raleigh Matthews of the Eagle Point district, charged with drunken
driving was sentenced Saturday morning by Justice of the Peace Coleman,
to serve 30 days in jail, pay a fine of $150. The court warned Matthews
to "keep out of autos and stay on the ranch." A stay of execution was
granted on the sentence, and 90 days granted in which to pay the fine.Attorney Charles Reames told the court that Matthews entered a plea of guilty to the charge, though there was technical doubt about it. He was not driving the auto but was seated in it with one Otto King. It was charged that the "press had created a prejudice against Matthews," and there was "prejudice also in the Eagle Point district. The court informed the defendant and counsel that the leniency was extended because of the father, Green Matthews, who is seriously ill with paralysis and "with the understanding that Mr. Matthews stays home and works on the ranch and helps his father." The court warned Matthews that any future arrest would "make it tough." "In barring you from the use of your auto, a hardship is worked," the court said, "but if you want to go places, you will have to use a horse until the suspension of your driver's license for one year is up. "You have had enough experience to know you can't get away with driving an auto during this period, and I warn you against trying it. If you do the law enforcement agencies will pick you up again." The court suggested, in his remarks, "to go down to the barn to have your good times, and don't come to Medford in an auto." Matthews told the court he would be busy operating two ranches this summer. His brother, Nye Matthews, is serving a jail sentence for the same offense. Medford Mail Tribune, April 23, 1933, page 5 EAGLE POINT
Eagle Point Grange met April 18, and the high school orchestra with
their instructor, Mr. Botts, presented a program of music that was
enjoyed by all present. Their progress has been quite rapid. They have
been in training only a few months.During the lecture hour Mrs. H. W. Ward gave a talk on the feeding of young turkeys and later W. E. Davies spoke of profit and losses in raising chickens. Beulah Tingleaf and Charles Sturgill each sang a solo taken from the operetta which had been given by the high school glee club. During the business hour many committee reports were given. The agricultural committee talked of merits of the "anti-dumping" produce bill and also of plans proposed for a wholesale market. It was voted to assist in every way if the project was started. Discussion of a poultry association was also favorable. Miss Florence Putman was appointed juvenile matron. The first and second degree team is preparing to put on their work for a small class of initiates at the next meeting. It was announced that a program will be put on at the Grange hall Friday, April 28, by the Howard school of Medford. Receipts will be divided with the grange. H.E. club meets April 26 at Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt's. Medford Mail Tribune, April 24, 1933, page 4 CENTRAL PT. GRANGE ENJOYS PROGRAM
CENTRAL POINT, April 26.--(Spl.)--Grange opened Friday night with a
brief but complete business session, following which Eagle Point
Grange, under direction of Mrs. Davies, gave a fine program, the
outstanding feature being several musical numbers by the "Sinkopaters
Band," including songs and melodies composed by Stephen C. Foster, a
history of whose achievements was previously given by Mrs. Harry Ward.EAGLE PT. VISITORS A play, "Back Fence Neighbors," was greatly enjoyed, also a solo by Miss Tingleaf. At the close of the program brief speeches were made by Worthy Master W. E. Davies and Harry Ward, both of Eagle Point Grange, Henry Conger of Jacksonville and other visitors, of whom there were forty-four from Eagle Point and two from Jacksonville. Eight applications for membership in Central Point Grange were read by the secretary, to be voted on at next regular meeting, May 5th. Refreshments were served after the Grand March by the H.E.C. committee. There will be a dance at the Grange hall Saturday night, April 29. A minimum charge will be made. Medford Mail Tribune, April 26, 1933, page 6 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, April 27.--(Spl.)--Parent-Teacher Association will have an
open meeting May 12, at 8 p.m., when officers will be installed and
other program features offered.There is still quite a crew of men, teams and tractor working on the school grounds, grading and leveling the game field and grounds about the schoolhouse, making a great improvement. New soil has been placed for the lawn, and it is being planted at this time. The white fence posts, which will later be connected with chains, are very attractive. The new ball grounds on the school grounds will be dedicated with a ball game Sunday, April 30, at 2 p.m. between the Eagle Point and Grants Pass teams. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry entertained with Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell. Dr. D. A. Forbes entertained the Jackson Co. Medical Society at the Sunnyside Hotel Wednesday, April 19. Those from here who attended the Pomona Grange at Wimer, April 22, were I. R. Kline, Glenn Lanning, Miss Donna Earl, Mrs. Violet Spencer, Mrs. Julia Davies, W. E. Davies, Mrs. Lulu Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett. The above group also attended the evening meeting of the Pomona Grange at Central Point Saturday night, also Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mrs. W. E. Davies and Mrs. I. R. Kline, where Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett assisted in putting on the degree work and Mrs. W. E. Davies was initiated. John Hankins of Reese Creek is working on the Wilfley orchard for the new owner. The place recently changed owners. A. C. Mittelstaedt, who has been ill for a long time with the flu, is again able to be out. Arrangements are being made for the organization of a Grange wholesale public market for farmers' produce. Many farmers here are interested in the venture. Sam Coy came down from his Climax ranch April 25, returning April 27. Tommy Coy is at the ranch while his father is in Eagle Point. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mann of Central Point visited at the home of Mrs. Estelle Hoagland April 23. A. J. Tingleaf took his son Delbert to Portland April 24, for further treatment for his leg. They have not yet returned. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell entertained with a birthday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth, Mrs. Charlotte Ayres, Bill Wattenberg and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry, honoring Nick Young's birthday. Mrs. Grace Dahack went to Portland Monday morning with Mr. A. J. Tingleaf and son Delbert for treatment at the Good Samaritan hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman of Klamath Falls visited the George Wright home Sunday. Mrs. George Miller, who has been ill nearly all winter, is somewhat improved. Mrs. Austin, living with Mr. Sam Harnish, has been very ill for some time. Mrs. Dottie Dutton has been assisting her father during Mrs. Austin's illness. Miss Donna Earl was taken very ill Monday. Mrs. Floyd Barrett is teaching her classes during her absence from school. Mrs. Edith Weidman was taken seriously ill April 23. Dr. D. A. Forbes was summoned. She is still very ill. Fathers of boys of the community met at the home of Adolph Woodrich to arrange for a boy scout organization April 24. Mrs. Woodrich served coffee and cake. The boys interested will meet at the home of Mr. Woodrich Saturday, April 29. Mr. Floyd Barrett and Gene Walton have been selected as scout leaders. Tom Riley is painting the church. It will be given two coats and in some places three coats. The Civic Improvement Club and the Grange are sponsoring this improvement. George Wright, on the old Weidman ranch, is doing some extensive remodeling in his dairy barn. He has a fine herd of dairy cattle. Mrs. E. A. Wilhite returned April 20 from a two weeks visit with old friends in Sams Valley. Mrs. Eva Nichols has heard that her father, Frank Farlow, who has been very ill, is much better. Mrs. Charlotte Ayres was advised by her niece that her nephew, Ira Tungate of Butte Falls, was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital for a major operation April 25. Little Bobbie Stanley, who has been staying with Mrs. Ruth Davidson for some time, left for Silver Lake to be with his mother April 22, accompanied by his mother's uncle, Sam Miller, who came from Klamath Falls to get him. Those going to Butte Falls Sunday night to take part in the cantata, under the direction of Miss Yetta Olson, in the Butte Falls church, were Mrs. Roy Smith, Mrs. Madeline Barrett, Miss Lottie Van Scoy, Mrs. Lulu Taylor, Minnie Putnam, Hazel Smith, Eleanor Throckmorton, Evelyn Abbott, Mrs. Jessie Mittelstaedt, Hazel Cingcade, Charles Sturgill, Lyle Van Scoy, Harold Grow and Dr. D. A. Forbes. Others who accompanied them were Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Cowden, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Jack and Miss Fern Simpson. Annual meeting of the Fryer District Improvement Co. will be held in the Eagle Point Irrigation District office April 28 at 8 p.m. In spite of the hard times a few dollars invested in paint and cheap wall paper is making Eagle Point homes more cheerful, and their owners more optimistic. The cheesemaker's ball club will give a dance in Kincaid hall Saturday night with Grow's orchestra furnishing the music. These dances have become weekly affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and children and Mrs. Sam Coy and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holman. Vance and Dorothy Pearce were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holman Medford Mail Tribune, April 27, 1933, page 5 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, April 27.--(Spl.)--They thought they were very lucky
when invited to spend the day, April 23, at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
George Stowell. The Stowell farm is one of the more modern farms of the
community. Their new house is built on a bluff, which affords a view of
the alfalfa fields, meadows and the Rogue River below. Mr. Stowell has
a purebred Guernsey dairy herd, and Mrs. Stowell a fine flock of
turkeys. Those who enjoyed their hospitality were Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. Wes Childreth, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Mr. and
Mrs. Bill Perry, Mrs. Ayres, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young, Bill Wattenberg
and Pearl Stowell.Those who attended the Pomona meeting Saturday night at Central Point were: Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Glenn Lanning and Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell. June Stowell was a Sunday dinner guest of Wilma and Doris Houston at Trail. Carl Johnson and Mrs. Moore and son of Medford enjoyed a pleasant afternoon horseback riding at the Holman home. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman were: Jim O'Donohue of Rancheria, Sam Coy and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Theron Taylor and son Billy, Jim Boardman and son from Seven Oaks. Business callers of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman Monday were: Mrs. Gardner and son Bennett of Lake Creek. Medford Mail Tribune, April 27, 1933, page 6 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, April 28.--(Spl.)--Miss Ethel Hutchens of Oakland, Cal.,
spent a few days last week visiting her mother, Mrs. Jack Gallup.Mr. and Mrs. Barker spent the Easter weekend at their homestead above Butte Falls. Mrs. Inch, rural school supervisor, came out Thursday of last week and gave achievement tests to the children of the Brownsboro and Little Butte schools. Mrs. H. W. Wright attended the Lost Creek Community Club at Mrs. Laverne Pech's on Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Myers and Frances visited at the Strayer home last Saturday. Gerald Hansen attended a picnic Sunday on Rogue River with Eagle Point friends. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Charley were shopping in Medford last Saturday. Dinner guests at the Ed Tucker home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Will Morris and Gerald Morris of Central Point and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker and children. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Hansen and son Bruce and Mr. and Mrs. Barker and little son were guests at the Jack Heckner home last Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, April 28, 1933, page B1 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, May 2.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Anna Walch spent Friday as the guest of Mrs. E. E. Tucker.Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen were dinner guests at the Gibson home Friday. Mr. Hansen was helping Bill Gibson with his onions. Clarence Myers, Bill Gibson and G. A. Hansen each have a fine stand of onions and are kept busy with the weeds. Mrs. Hayward and sons Glen and Clarence from Mountain View, Calif., are here for an extended visit on the Hayward ranch, formerly owned by Joe Maxfield. Mrs. Monia and daughters Donna and Mrs. Velda Dahlke spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Monia at Hilt, Calif. Bill Barker moved his goats the latter part of the week to his homestead above Butte Falls. Cyril Haak accompanied him and will be employed at the Barker ranch this summer. Mrs. Joe Maxfield spent Thursday night at the Cingcade home in Eagle Point. Friday she drove to Yreka, Calif., with the Cingcades and attended the funeral of her niece, Mrs. Ida Hughes. Mrs. Ed Tucker, E. E. Tucker and children were business visitors in Medford and Central Point Saturday. Mrs. Marion Barker and Mrs. Ellyn Charley attended teachers' meeting in Medford Saturday. Leland Dysinger, Bill Myers, Gerald Hansen and Mildred Hansen were among those who enjoyed a party at the Wyant home recently. Walter Marshall, who is employed by the Forest Service in the Butte Falls vicinity, spent the weekend at home. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry attended the funeral of their cousin, John U. Willeke, in Medford Sunday. H. W. Wright is building another tourist cabin on his place which will be used by the Myers family this summer. Rev. D. D. Randall of Medford was a welcome visitor at Sunday school and preached a very interesting sermon which was enjoyed by all present. Medford Mail Tribune, May 2, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, May 2.--(Spl.)--The Trail
and Shady Cove school joined the Reese Creek school in an all-day
picnic April 28.E. E. Ash and George Fisher have gone to Yreka, Calif., on a prospecting trip. The Scott and Merriman families spent Wednesday with the Merriman boys at their mountain home on Elk Creek. Mrs. Irwin Howe and daughter and Mrs. Edith Wright spent Saturday shopping in Medford. Mrs. H. T. Swingle and Mrs. Ed Cushman shopped in Medford Friday. Lee Merriman is spending a few days at Phoenix, where he is gathering cattle for H. T. Swingle. Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson, who had been visiting with her son, Keva Hutchinson, and family in Klamath Falls for a week, returned home April 28. Mrs. Keva Hutchinson and little daughter Shirley came with her for a weekend visit and Keva came Saturday evening and they returned home Sunday. Mrs. Wilsie Pruitt called on friends in this community Friday. Clarence Noe spent Sunday at his cottage near Sunset on the Rogue. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Cottrell and little daughter Barbara were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. B. Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Owens, who have been in Los Angeles the past year, have returned to their home here for a few months. Six ladies from the Trail Extension unit are planning to attend the Jackson County Home Extension units to be held in Medford at the First Christian church May 3. Medford Mail Tribune, May 2, 1933, page 7 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, May 2.--(Spl.)--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Railton, an eight-pound boy April 28.Green Matthews returned home April 27 after a week's illness in the Sacred Heart Hospital at Medford. Rogue River Cowboys were heard over the radio Friday evening, after several weeks' absence. Mrs. J. N. Davis and daughter, Miss Olive Hanna of Eureka, Calif., are spending a week with their sister, Mrs. Scott Boyer of Butte Falls highway. J. C. Collier and daughter Fern of Medford spent April 24 with Mr. and Mrs. J. Nichols. Mrs. Carlyle Natwick is able to be around again after having suffered a severely sprained ankle last week. Medford Mail Tribune, May 2, 1933, page 7 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, May 3.--(Spl.)--Miss Myrtle Minter of Kerby spent the weekend visiting relatives.Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Shaw of Central Point spent April 30 with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Waddell. Mrs. Shaw is Mrs. Waddell's sister. Mr. and Mrs. O. Maynard and daughter left April 30 for Salem, Ore., where he has a position for the summer working for the state highway. Mrs. W. E. Fulton and Mrs. Everett Evensizer joined the caravan last Sunday to Crater Lake and report a wonderful trip. Lewis Robertson is able to be out again on the road after several days' illness owing to a sprained back. Miss Lydia, daughter of Mrs. Elmer Robertson, has returned home from Hanford, Calif., after an absence of eight months. Otto Rush, who recently came here from Minnesota, is living in Mr. Alexander's house near the Reese Creek schoolhouse. Mrs. W. E. Fulton was recipient of a beautiful potted Easter lily sent by her daughter in San Diego, Calif. Medford Mail Tribune, May 3, 1933, page 8 TRAIL PAIR HELD IN RANCH ROBBERY
Kermit Doak and William A. Helms, both 23 years old, of Trail, are
lodged in the county jail, facing possible burglary in a dwelling
charges following their arrest by state police on a charge of robbing
the ranch house of Carl A. Owings, one mile up Trail Creek from Trail.Owings has been in Los Angeles since February 1932 and returned here April 30, after neighbors had written to him telling him that the door of his house was open. Investigation showed that about $300 worth of supplies, guns, foodstuffs and furniture were missing. Doak and Helms have admitted the robbery, state police said this afternoon, and most of the goods have been recovered. It was found at the home of Dick Landers, brother-in-law of Helms, who lives on Elk Creek. Landers has not been arrested, police said, but is under investigation. The goods were found cached in the woods back of Landers' house. Included in the property stolen were two rifles, 300 pounds of flour, 150 pounds of sugar, a Victrola, blankets, beans and a full set of carpenter tools. Medford Mail Tribune, May 4, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, May 5.--(Spl.)--It was a peculiar coincidence that two
Robertson brothers, Paul and Louis, were injured in highway accidents
while working on the highway on the same day, although in different
parts of the county. Paul, highway patrolman in the Prospect district,
broke three ribs as a result of a fall sustained from a piece of road
machinery last Thursday. Louis, highway patrolman between Rogue River
and Wimer, had his back severely injured, so that he was laid up for
several days.Theron Taylor was working for several days on the highway between Rogue River and Wimer, substituting for Louis Robertson while he was laid up. Mrs. C. F. Davies attended the Grange lecturers' conference in the Phoenix Grange hall April 29. Mrs. O. C. Maust, lecturer of the Pomona Grange, presided over the meeting and served a delicious lunch at noon. Harry Allen of Susanville, Calif., arrived April 26 for several days' visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hannaford and family. Mr. Allen and Mr. Hannaford were comrades in the Spanish-American War and had not seen each other for 35 years. They are enjoying recalling memories of the past. The Fryer District Improvement Co. held its annual meeting in the city hall April 28, when the following new board of directors were elected: A. C. Mittelstaedt, John Pearce, George Phillips, Will Lewis and Tom Cingcade. The officers will be announced later. Eagle Point school will graduate a class of three boys and one girl this year: Donna Brown of Brownsboro, Joe Miller, Tommy Coy and Vance Pearce. The graduation exercises will be held in the Presbyterian church May 17 at 8 p.m., with School Superintendent Bowman as the speaker. Baccalaureate sermon will be given by Rev. A. S. Smith of Butte Falls in the Presbyterian church Sunday morning, May 14. The road crew is graveling the road back of Eagle Point that leads to the Meridian road across the sticky. The property owners will welcome this improvement, for many of them were unable to get out of their places during the winter time. Very few orchardmen are having their properties cared for this year. It is reported that Corbin Edgell will care for his Bartlett pears only. No work will be done on the old Corbin orchard. The Wilfley and John Linn orchards will be worked. Fred Ahrens is working on the J. L. Linn orchard. Judge Florey, who has been staying with his sister, Mrs. Paul Hoffard, off and on through the winter, is again spending some time with her. Miss Donna Earl is somewhat improved from the severe attack of flu from which she has been in bed for more than a week. She is able to be up at this writing. Mrs. Edith Weidman, who has been very ill, is again able to be out. Mrs. Hazel Kincaid injured her eye a few days ago and has been under the care of Dr. Emmens of Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Erickson moved to Ashland last week, from where she drives to Reese Creek to teach school every day. Mr. Erickson will teach the Reese Creek school next year. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Brittsan, formerly of Medford, moved into the George Holmes place, recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Erickson last week. Mr. Brittsan has charge of the Faber store here. Lawrence Winslow, formerly in charge of the store, is now clerking in the Faber store at Central Point. Mrs. Alice Nichols, of the Rogue River road, has as her house guest her mother from Drain, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Wisdom moved to Phoenix last week, where Mr. Wisdom will be more convenient to his doctor. It will be remembered that Mr. Wisdom had his back injured in the Applegate section, while working for the Forest Service, and has not been able to walk since. He was visiting with his sons, Aubrey and Joe, for few days. The Cheesemakers-Cavemen ball game, played on the newly graded ball grounds, was a disappointment to the ball fans of Eagle Point, the score being 8 to 3 in favor of the Cavemen. Some feel that the roughness of the grounds had something to do with the Cheesemakers' change of luck. The day was raw and cold and not a large crowd present. Eagle Point school ball team defeated Phoenix school, 16 to 1, April 28. The team will play Sams Valley May 5. Hardy Elliff has returned after an extended visit with friends in Marshfield and vicinity. Irene Stowell has been staying nights with Mrs. Druzilla Nichols since her daughter, Mrs. Dottie Matthews, left some time ago. Mrs. Nichols is able to be about, but is not yet well. Mrs. Millie Hoyt, who has been ill so long at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Howlett, was taken suddenly worse last Sunday. She is reported to be resting a little better, but not improved. Her husband, Ed Hoyt of Fort Klamath, was sent for. Mrs. Octavia Shaw, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Howlett, who has been with her mother here for some time assisting in caring for her sister, Mrs. Millie Hoyt, returned to Portland April 25. Mrs. Bessie Carlton of Ashland arrived from Ashland Monday to assist in caring for Mrs. Hoyt. Mrs. Stella Van Scoy, who has been very ill with the flu, is again able to be about. A group who attended the show "Cavalcade" on April 30 were Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell, Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy and guests, Claude Miles and Mrs. Ruth Mitchell, of Butte Falls, Miss Yetta Olson, Lyle Van Scoy, Mr. and Mrs. Will Brown, Mrs. Hazel Stoner and son Jack, Mrs. Amy Brown and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Clements and son Junior. Mr. and Mrs. Robert LaRoque spent the weekend in Klamath Falls. Claude Miles and Mrs. Ruth Mitchell of Butte Falls were visiting Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy April 30. Lawrence Winslow and Miss Fern Simpson took in "Cavalcade" April 30. Mrs. Austin, who has been staying with Sam Harnish for some time, and who has been very ill with the flu, was taken to Medford Monday, May 1, for medical treatment. She is reported to be in a serious condition. The Howard school put on a very interesting play at the Grange hall April 25. There was a small crowd. The Parent-Teacher Association will hold open night May 12, when officers will be installed and a Father's Day program put on. Mrs. Bertha Young, Mrs. G. A. Ousterhout and Mrs. Floyd Barrett attended the homemakers' conference in Medford. Delbert Tingleaf and father returned from Portland last week, after Delbert had received treatment for his leg. He still has his leg in a cast, but conditions seem favorable for a speedy knitting of the bone. Mrs. Grace Dahack, who went to Portland with Mr. Tingleaf and Delbert for medical treatment, returned with them. Sam Coy was down from his Climax ranch May 2 and attended Grange in the evening. He returned to Climax the next day. Mrs. M. L. Pruett, who has been quite ill, is reported as being somewhat improved, but not able to go out. Dorothy Coy is still staying with her. Mrs. Ruth Sparrow and daughter Harriet were welcome guests at the Grange May 2, where Mrs. Sparrow gave an interesting talk on county health work. Mrs. Alice Nichols and her mother attended the show "Cavalcade" Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, May 5, 1933, page 13 MARTHA AUSTIN OF E.P. PASSES
Martha Oranna Austin, aged 57 years, passed away in a local hospital
early Monday morning, suffering a short illness. Mrs. Austin was a
resident of Eagle Point, living with her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Kurz.
Besides her daughter, she is survived by one son, O. E. Austin of
Klamath Falls.Funeral services will be held from the Conger funeral parlors Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. W. R. Baird will have charge of the services, and burial will be made in the Central Point cemetery. Medford Mail Tribune, May 8, 1933, page 1 McLEOD
McLEOD, May 9.--(Spl.)--Laurelhurst P.T.A. gave a card party at McLeod May 1.Mrs. Mabel C. Mack demonstrated the low cost of foods at a picnic at McLeod camp ground, April 27. The following menu was prepared by the ladies under her supervision: Squaw wheat, wheat cutlets, wheat hominy with bacon, vegetable salad, plain sandwiches, apple blush with whipped cream and coffee. In the afternoon outdoor recreation in school girl fashion was featured, and when this became too strenuous, a few paper and pencil problems and puzzles were given. An enjoyable day was spent. Rain has raised the river considerably as well as delayed plantings. Some fear the necessity of replanting early gardens which are not making satisfactory growth, due to long, cold and dry spring. Grass on the range is at least 30 days late. Hay in most cases having been fed out in early April, the demand for valley hay has been brisk. The heavy freeze of last winter destroyed some stands of alfalfa and Ladino clover, partially froze out fall plantings of grain and winter-killed some berry plantings. Jerry, the Casey bear who disappeared last fall, is still gone, and is missed by his many admirers. Gus Ditsworth and Jack Vaughn are rebuilding their barn roof which was caved in by last winter's heavy snow. Local camp ground operators are enjoying an increased business since the official opening of Crater Lake park. The following McLeod ladies spent May 3 at Medford as delegates to the County Homemakers' Day: Mesdames Ohrt, Coburn, Close and Atchley. They promise some interesting reports to their group at their next meeting. A field meet between Prospect and Laurelhurst was held at Laurelhurst school May 5. Despite the cold, drizzly rain a large and enthusiastic number of onlookers from both districts witnessed the affair. Prospect won a decisive victory. There is a growing demand for land in this vicinity. Homeseekers are camping out while looking on the country for locations. Several choice lots on the upper Rogue are now being improved by their new owners, offering outdoor exercise and the fun of landscaping. Others are dealing for frontage in well-selected districts. Mr. and Mrs. Lamport and Mr. and Mrs. VanDyke of Medford are remodeling their cabin on the Rogue, just below Casey's. Medford Mail Tribune, May 9, 1933, page 4 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, May 8.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Bessie Murphy of Central Point and
Dick Smith of Oakland were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Stowell. Afternoon callers at the Stowell home were Mrs. Sam Pollard
and little Miss Ina Pearl Lucas of Sams Valley.Howard Gold from Climax has been visiting at the Holman home the past few days. Those who attended the Eagle Point baseball game Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stowell and daughter Betty Jean, June and Tommy Stowell, Glenn Lanning. Mrs. Holman made a business trip to Brownsboro May 3. Mrs. Stella Haley, Ruby Young and Rosie Smith, all of Eagle Point, were Wednesday callers at the Holman home. The farmers in this neighborhood welcomed the rain. Mae Stowell was a caller at the Holman home May 2. Medford Mail Tribune, May 9, 1933, page 4 EAGLE PT. GRANGE WILL ENTERTAIN
Eagle Point Grange met May 2, with many members present. All were
pleased with the first and second degree team, which put on the
initiation work for a small number of candidates. Their new uniforms
were attractive.Entertainment committee appointed recently announced an evening of entertainment the night of May 18, at the Grange hall, for all grangers and their friends, with no charge for admittance. Central Point Grange is kindly helping with the program by putting on one of its successful plays. There will be other numbers and later games and amusements. Medford Mail Tribune, May 10, 1933, page 3 TRAIL RANCHERS HELD AS CABIN PILLAGERS
William Helms and Kermit Doak, Trail ranchers who are in jail on a
charge of grand larceny in connection with the pillaging of a cabin on
Trail Creek, waived preliminary examinations and were bound over to the
grand jury under $500 bail each.Helms and Doak are said to have admitted taking about $300 worth of goods from a cabin on Trail Creek while the owner was in California. Medford Mail Tribune, May 11, 1933, page 4 MRS. D. NICHOLS DIES AT E. POINT
Druzilla S. Nichols, 82, died today at her residence in Eagle Point,
where she has lived for the past 23 years. She is survived by three
children, Arthur Nichols of Fort Klamath, James F. Nichols of Yakima,
and Dolly Matthews of Eagle Point; also one half brother at The Dalles,
a half sister at Los Angeles, nine grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.The body is at the Conger Funeral Parlors, and announcements of funeral arrangements will be made later. Medford Mail Tribune, May 11, 1933, page 11 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, May 11.--(Spl.)--Gerald Hansen, Bill Myers and Edwin Henry
attended the party at the schoolhouse in Eagle Point Friday evening.On account of illness, Mildred Hansen was absent from school several days last week. W. M. Hansen and Louis Rohrer Jr. were in Medford Thursday. Louis had some dental work attended to while Mr. Hansen had some repair work done on his car. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Radcliffe were guests at the Maxfield home Sunday. Irene and Clayton Charley were weekend guests of Donna Monia. Mrs. George Brown and daughter Mrs. Ray Dallaire returned recently from a visit with Mrs. Wayne Wakefield at Yreka, Calif. Mrs. McDonald visited at the Floyd Charley home Sunday. Bill Monia was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Dahlke, at Fern Valley last week. Mrs. Jennie Charley of Medford is visiting her son, Reed, and daughter, Mrs. Nora Bradshaw. Mrs. Charley and Mrs. Bradshaw spent Friday at Mrs. Imogene Charley's. Mrs. Y. W. Marshall visited at the Monia home Saturday. Medford Mail Tribune, May 11, 1933, page 13 TRAIL
TRAIL, May 12.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burk,
Mr. and Mrs. Wunack, Mrs. Charles Cushman and two children, Francis
McCoy, Georgia Lucy and Tom Weeks all attended a good fellowship
meeting in Medford Monday.Mr. and Mrs. McCoy, who have purchased a small tract of land from Nick Vaughn, are having a new house built. Ralph Watson and Fred Inlow are doing the carpenter work. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cushman have a new piano, which they are enjoying very much. Mrs. Mildred Young of Elk Creek also has a new piano. Virgil Clark of Prospect was a weekend guest at the Merriman home. Mr. and Mrs. Clare Shung, who have bought land below Trail along the highway, are erecting a new house. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash, Mrs. Irwen Newland and daughter Wanda, Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale and Boy Joy and Wayne Ash, all of Trail, attended the funeral of Mrs. Charles Morgan at Central Point cemetery Saturday. Mrs. Morgan lived on Elk Creek several years ago. S. W. Hutchinson was in Medford to see a dentist Tuesday. E. E. Ash and George Fisher have returned from Yreka, Calif., where they went on a prospecting trip. They reported snow every day while there. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ditsworth of Elk Creek had as dinner guests Sunday the following: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pence, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale and children Arland and Marie, Miss Anna Wells, Ray Briggs, Frank and Wes Ragsdale. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson visited with relatives in Jacksonville Sunday. They are trying out a new car. Trail Extension unit will meet May 11 with Mrs. H. T. Swingle. All ladies are invited, and they are expecting a record crowd, as this is the last meeting this year. Medford Mail Tribune, May 12, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, May 13.--(Spl.)--Miss Gladys Hoffman of Central Point
was an evening dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman May 9.Those who attended the dance at Eagle Point Saturday night were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and two children, June and Tommy, Grace Holman, Glenn Lanning. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts of Medford. A group of young folks attended a show May 9. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young were entertained with a dinner at the Harnish home in Eagle Point Tuesday evening. Jim Walters and Mrs. Harvey Walters and son of Talent were Sunday visitors of the I. R. Kline home. Pearl Stowell is building a fine house on his farm on Rogue River. Medford Mail Tribune, May 14, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT P.T.A. HEARS NECESSITY OF
Eagle Point Parent-Teachers'
Association met for an evening session Friday, with Mrs. E. Ousterhout
in the chair.EDUCATING CHILDREN Beulah Tingleaf sang a solo. Mrs. Alex Sparrow and daughter, Miss Harriet, attended and Mrs. Sparrow gave a talk on aims of the health unit. She urged all to take out memberships so as to carry on the work. Hazel Smith, Beulah Tingleaf and Harriet Short sang a trio with Miss Olson at the piano. Arthur Taylor of the staff of the Southern Oregon Normal School gave a talk on the "Education of Our Children." He said it was the parents' duty to see that the children had a fair start and that the culture of one generation must be passed on to the next. There are only eight years for this elementary education, and if those years pass with only short terms, he loses for all time and in our complex life he is not able to take his part. The P.T.A. voted to furnish the money to buy the necessary tools for the manual training class. A great work was done the past winter, serving hot lunches to the children, and the parents are canning extra vegetables to use again this winter. A small sum was sent to the state president, Mrs. Brice, to help toward her life membership fee. P.T.A. will entertain the Jackson County health unit June 2 in the Grange hall. The public is cordially invited. The May festival will be held Thursday. Baseball will be the big feature, with dinner at noon and a basket lunch. P.T.A. dues for the coming year were cut to 25 cents. New officers were installed as follows: President, Mrs. Bertha Young; vice-president, Mrs. Tingleaf; treasurer, Mrs. Hazel Stoner; secretary, Mrs. Cliff Hickson. Delicious refreshments were served. Medford Mail Tribune, May 17, 1933, page 4 LUCINDA POOL OF EAGLE PT. PASSES
Mrs. Lucinda Pool, 60, resident of the northwest Eagle Point district
for the past three years, died at her home Tuesday from heart trouble.She was a native of Mercer County, Ill., and the wife of Byram E. Pool. She leaves, besides her husband, five brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at the grave in the Central Point cemetery Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. M. Johnson will deliver the service with the Perl Funeral Parlor in charge of arrangements. Medford Mail Tribune, May 17, 1933, page 5 McLEOD
McLEOD, May 17.--(Spl.)--Laurelhurst P.T.A. met May 10 with the
following officers elected: President, Mrs. Roy Vaughn; vice president,
Mrs. W. D. Coburn; secretary, Mrs. C. E. Close; treasurer, Mrs. Ted
Smith. Mrs. Coburn is the retiring president.Rev. D. D. Randall presented the Central Point quartet concert at Laurelhurst school Tuesday evening. A large and appreciative audience enjoyed the song service. Summer cabins at McLeod camp are being remodeled and enlarged. Rogue River is again settled and clear since the rains have ceased. The salmon can be seen in large numbers in favorite spawning beds. A birthday dinner was given Wednesday honoring Bob Alworth. The following friends were among those present: Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Coburn and Betty and Billy Coburn. A crew of local men are at work on the Richardson road under the supervision of Tom Carlton. The county assessor has been here this week. McLeod Extension unit will meet at Clara Gordon's, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Mabel C. Mack will help plan next year's program. Election of officers will also be held, and it is hoped every member will be present. Medford Mail Tribune, May 17, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, May 18.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Mary Meyer of Lake Creek has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Imogene Charley, the past week.Lois Wright, Frances Myers and Irene Charley were Saturday guests of Donna Monia. Mrs. Woods of Eagle Point called at the Wright home Wednesday, while Mr. Woods made a business trip to the W. M. Hansen ranch. Examinations for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades were held at the schoolhouse last Thursday and Friday. Mabel Anning was a school visitor Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tucker have traded their ranch for property at Ross Lane near Medford and expect to move to their new home soon. Dorothy Willis of Medford spent the weekend with her friend, Mabel Anning. Mrs. Isolee Wakefield of Yreka, Calif., spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown. Isolee, Donna and Helen Brown and Mildred Hansen attended the baccalaureate services at Eagle Point Sunday morning. Donna is one of the high school graduates. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and mother of Seattle, old-time residents of this community, called on friends here Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Barker of Butte Falls was a weekend guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barker. Brownsboro shoppers in Medford last week were Floyd Charley, Bill Monia, Lester Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry, Mrs. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen, Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and Mildred and Bruce Hansen. Mother's Day was observed at the close of Sunday school, with several readings and songs given by the members. Thirty-two were present. Mrs. C. W. Myers attended the College Women's Club with Mrs. Roy Stanley in Medford last week. Mrs. George Canode, who has taught in the Washington School for the past twenty years, was the teacher of Mrs. Myers in Illinois when in the first grade, and a visit was enjoyed by them at the club. Leland Dysinger resumed his studies at high school last week, after having spent some time with his father at Applegate, prospecting. Medford Mail Tribune, May 18, 1933, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, May 19.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Ella Holman of Ashland has been
spending several days visiting her son, W. R. Holman, and family.June Stowell spent Sunday afternoon with Gladys Nichols of Eagle Point. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stowell and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young attended a dinner Sunday at the Harry Ward home in Eagle Point Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and two children, June and Tommy, Glenn Lanning and Tommy Givan attended the Central Point Grange dance May 13. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Northcroft and family were Sunday afternoon callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman. Medford Mail Tribune, May 19, 1933, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, May 19.--(Spl.)--Trail Extension Unit met at Mrs. N. T.
Swingle's home May 10 with a good attendance. Mrs. Segessenman, Blaess,
Merriman, Ragsdale and Hutchinson each gave a brief report of the work
done at homemakers' day in Medford May 3. Election was held for next
year's officers. Eve Segessenman was elected chairman, Minnie Blaess vice
chairman and Florence Watson secretary.Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson were shopping in Medford Wednesday. Mrs. Geo. D. Saltzman of Medford and Mr. and Mrs. Keva Hutchinson and little daughter Shirley of Klamath Falls were weekend guests at the S. W. Hutchinson home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Ryans and children of Medford called to visit in the afternoon. Boyd Tucker and brother Jim called on friends here Friday. Mrs. B. Morgan, Mrs. Ralph Watson and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson drove to Medford Monday. Bill Burk made a trip to Medford Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Morgan spent the evening visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Edd Pence Tuesday. Medford Mail Tribune, May 19, 1933, page 11 EAGLE POINT GRANGE ELECTS BARRETT
Eagle Point Grange met May 16 with many business items taken care of,
and several resolutions presented by the legislative committee approved.AS DELEGATE TO STATE Third and 4th degree team put on its work for two new members, winning praise for their fine floor work. Floyd V. Barrett was elected delegate to state grange session which will be held at Pendleton in June. Committees have been appointed to work out plans for building a new grange hall and are to report at the next meeting. A vote may be taken on this project. It is important that all try to attend and help plan this work. H.E. committee, in the name of the grange, presented Miss Yetta Olson with a very pleasing gift, in appreciation of her interesting work and help to the grange. Visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Caster and daughter Sybil of Phoenix grange. H.E. club meets May 31 at Mrs. Stella Haley's. Everyone is urged to attend and make it a banner meeting. Medford Mail Tribune, May 19, 1933, page 11 McLEOD
McLEOD, May 23.--(Spl.)--Laurelhurst school held its annual picnic at
McLeod camp ground May 19. Though the day was cold and cloudy, many
patrons, friends and children attended. Games were directed by Mr. and
Mrs. H. S. Nedry,
assisted by Mrs. E. L. Glass. The main event was an exciting baseball
game played by men, women and children between the ages of 6 and 80. A
picnic lunch was served by the ladies at noon. The coffee brewed by
Director Glass, in his best cow camp style, topped off the excellent
lunch.Mr. and Mrs. Neeley gave a birthday dinner honoring the 77th birthday anniversary of Mrs. J. W. Richardson and Mrs. F. J. Ditsworth, Sr., on Wednesday. These ladies' birthdays come three days apart, so a compromise was made by having their party in between. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and daughter Lois attended graduation exercises at Butte Falls Thursday evening. Erma Glass and Leo Hoag were among the graduates. A large number from here attended the play "Deacon Dubbs," given by Prospect student body May 20. A strong expression of appreciation of the play was heard throughout the hall. Deacon Dubs from Sorghum Center, state of West Virginny, was very ably played by Ralph Glass. The Virginia reel given in the third act brought pleasant memories of "days of yore" to the older folks and was equally appreciated by the younger ones, who saw it for the first time. An old-time dance was given after the play. Harry Harding is visiting his brother Dick for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ditsworth attended the play at Prospect Saturday evening. Campers are again seen along the Rogue and reports of good catches are heard. Fred Bortz spent Saturday in Medford attending to business matters. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vincent and Miss Clara Gordon spent Sunday visiting a sister at Eagle Point, who met with an injury. Dick Harding spent several days painting scenery for the Prospect High School production last week. Medford Mail Tribune, May 23, 1933, page 7 TILLER TO TRAIL CUTOFF URGED
ROSEBURG, Ore., May 24.--(UP)--Inclusion of the Tiller-Trail cutoff on
the Pacific Highway with other state public works projects was
requested here yesterday by the Douglas County court. Formal
application was sent to Governor Julius L. Meier, the reconstruction
advisory board, state highway commission and bureau of public roads.The cutoff could be completed at a cost of $2,000,000, would shorten the distance from Roseburg to Crater Lake and Klamath Falls by 58 miles, contain lesser grades, fewer curves and shorten the Roseburg-Medford trip by 10 miles, the application points out. Medford Mail Tribune, May 24, 1933, page 1 TRAIL
TRAIL, May 26.--(Spl.)--Rev. and Mrs. Alfred Womack, who have been
stationed here at the mission for several months, left for Vancouver,
B.C. to visit her mother and other relatives a few months.Mrs. Rena Howe and daughter Wanda spent Tuesday shopping in Medford. Mr. and Mrs. B. Lowns and children, who spent the winter near Shady Cove where the children were in school, left Tuesday for their former home in Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson visited in Central Point Sunday with Grandma Thomason and her daughter, Mrs. Alice War, and two sons, Jasper and Prink. They were all neighbors in Washington four years ago. Trail school attended the Shady Cove school closing exercises. Friday was the last day of the Trail school also. Bob Chamberlain has been engaged as a teacher for the next year's school. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Cortell have moved into a cottage at Trail. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tetter of Long Beach are stopping at Sunset on the Rogue. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newman visited Captain and Mrs. Blamer Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson visited Howard Ash and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Morgan shopped in Medford Monday. Pupils who graduated from the eighth grade are planning to attend the graduation exercises in Ashland Friday. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson shopped in Medford Wednesday. Miss Hollis Swingle, who has been teaching in Klamath Falls, is visiting her parents here. Mr. and Mrs. C. Merriman and children and his mother visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Swingle and called in the evening on Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newman. Medford Mail Tribune, May 26, 1933, page 4 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, May 26.--(Spl.)--Maisie Shelley of Medford spent the weekend with June Stowell.Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman the past week were: Mr. Nichols and son George of Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family of Eagle Point, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Northcroft and family and Harold Croutcher of Medford. Miss Gladys Hoffman of Central Point, teacher of the Long Mountain school, was absent Monday and Tuesday on account of illness. Mrs. W. R. Holman and daughter Grace spent the afternoon in Butte Falls May 23. Medford Mail Tribune, May 26, 1933, page 4 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, May 26.--(Spl.)--Helen Brown accompanied her sister, Mrs.
Wakefield, home to Yreka last week and will remain two weeks.Mrs. Imogene Charley is staying with her sister, Mrs. Herman Meyer of Lake Creek, who is quite ill. Monday evening guests of Mrs. Dahlke in Medford were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Charley and children and Mrs. Monia. Phoenix High School enjoyed a picnic on the creek near Brownsboro Thursday. A farewell party was given at the Ralph Tucker home by friends and neighbors last week. The evening was spent in visiting and refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker left Saturday for their new home at Ross Lane, near Medford. A charivari was given Mr. and Mrs. Rankin at Loren Farlow's Thursday evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Gold Zundel, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Zundel, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Charley, Mrs. Pearce and Fred Farlow. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Glass and family have moved onto the Tucker ranch and are busy getting settled. Billy Wright, who has been quite sick for several days, is almost well again. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Charley celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner for friends and relatives. Bill Gibson, Mrs. Matlack and Junior were Saturday evening guests at the Wright home. As all the schools here closed last week, everyone was kept busy attending exercises and picnics. The Little Butte school district held its picnic Friday near the schoolhouse on the creek, while Brownsboro accepted Mrs. Zundel's invitation to picnic with their school in the Lake Creek park. Those who attended the graduating exercises in Eagle Point Wednesday night were Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Irene Charley, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen and Gerald, Mrs. C. W. Myers and Mrs. G. A. Hansen. Thursday Mrs. W. M. Hansen and Mrs. C. W. Myers enjoyed the Eagle Point High School picnic, and those attending the play from Brownsboro Friday were Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen, Mildred and Bruce Hansen, Mrs. Myers and Bill Myers, Mabel Anning and Leland Dysinger. Mrs. H. W. Wright, Mrs. C. W. Myers, Mrs. Joe Maxfield and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer attended the Lost Creek Club at Mrs. Nussbaum's Wednesday. Donna Brown spent Sunday at Emigrant Dam at the races. Medford Mail Tribune, May 26, 1933, page 13 HERMAN G. MEYER, EARLY COMER TO SO. OREGON, DIES
Herman Gustav Meyer passed away at the Sacred Heart Hospital early
Monday morning of pneumonia. He was born in the Province of Posen,
Germany, October 31, 1859. His parents came to the United States,
landing in New York in 1872, and they came across the continent by
railroad to Red Bluff, California, then terminus of the railroad. They
were met there by a relative and came to Jackson County by team and
wagon. Mr. Meyer was twelve years old at that time.His parents cleared a home in the Butte Creek country out of the timber and brush land. He has been a resident of this county for the past sixty-one years. Mr. Meyer married Molly Tonn in September, [1885]. Two sons were born to this union, Herman and Edward. His wife died in 1910. In 1917 he was married to Mrs. Mary Terrill. He was a member of the German Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and two sons, Herman and Edward, also one brother, Henry, all of Lake Creek, and one granddaughter, Dorotha. He was a man of fine character and a good neighbor and will be mourned by a host of friends besides his family. Funeral services will be held at the Perl Funeral Home Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., Rev. H. H. Young officiating. Interment in Brownsboro cemetery. Medford Mail Tribune, May 29, 1933, page 5 G. PASS EXHORTED TO FIGHT CUTOFF TILLER TO TRAIL
GRANTS PASS, May 30.--(Spl.)--O. S. Blanchard, Grants Pass attorney,
spoke to the members of the chamber of commerce at the Monday forum
luncheon in opposition to the Tiller-Trail road extending from Douglas
County to Jackson County, stating that the citizens of Grants Pass must
fight this proposition and present their claims before the highway
commission in an effort to defeat and overcome the idea of the road
improvement.This proposed stretch of 50 miles would cut off seven miles distance between Roseburg and Southern Oregon and would be built at an expense of $2,000,000, Blanchard stated. A highway estimate for the Pacific Highway between Grants Pass and Roseburg recently showed that an equal amount of mileage could be eliminated in curves and grades at a cost of only $500,000, the speaker emphasized. If such a road were built, Grants Pass would be obliterated from southern travel on the Pacific Highway altogether. The local chamber of commerce is now fighting the measure, and recently word was received that the Roseburg chamber of commerce will stand behind those opposing the construction, stating that, although they would like a road through the Tiller-Trail region and expected to get one in future years, it is not deemed advisable to build at this time. With the Grants Pass chamber of commerce and its associates combining in an effort to divert attention to the present Pacific Highway instead of a needless expenditure on a new road, every effort is to be made to defeat the proposition, Mr. Blanchard stated. Medford Mail Tribune, May 30, 1933, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, May 31.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Wm. Coburn entertained a number of
children in honor of her son Billy's 8th birthday, May 23. The
afternoon was pleasantly spent in games. A lovely lunch climaxed the
happy event. Those present were Lois Glass, Carol and Joyce Nedry,
Bobby Peyton, Donald and Wendell Vaughn, Regina Smith, Gene and
Sterling Ditsworth and Betty and Billy Coburn.A gravel crusher has been set up and is in operation on the former Mansfield place, supplying gravel for state highway maintenance. Quite a number from this community attended the Prospect school annual picnic May 25. The day was somewhat cold and rain threatened, but the weather did not dampen the enthusiasm for baseball, which was played throughout the day by young and old alike. The ladies served basket lunch at noon. Delicious coffee was cooked by Mr. Lehman, and Gus Ditsworth poured. Students attending Prospect High School from McLeod are Dorothy Harding, Frances Harding, Danny Ohrt, Wallace Ohrt and Tom Close. Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Ohrt and sons Danny, Wallace and Bobby attended graduation exercises at Prospect High School May 26. The Rogue is running high and roily due to warm weather and melting snows in the mountains. Mrs. Harry Harding, son Harry and daughter Dorothy spent several days visiting relatives here from Crater Lake. May meeting of the McLeod Home Extension unit was postponed from May 25 to June 8. Mrs. Mack will then meet at the home of Clark Gordon for an all-day meeting. Election of officers and program planning for next year and other important matters are coming up, and it is hoped every member will be able to attend. Warm weather is bringing welcome tourists into local camps and an increased travel along the highways. Medford Mail Tribune, May 31, 1933, page 11 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, May 31.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Gertrude Haak, who has been working
in the county clerk's office for a month, is again back home.Leo Herron of Portland visited L. K. Haak May 22. Leo will be remembered by older residents as having lived with his brother Joe and parents when a little boy on the Snowy Butte orchards property, then owned by his uncle, Dr. Coghlan of Portland. This is now the Sharon Hawk property. Those who remember the boys when young will be interested to know that both boys graduated in medics, although temporarily engaged in other lines at this time. Leo owns an agency for the Kelly Springfield tires. Joe is manager of agencies for the Iron Man Furnace Co., both in Portland. Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herron, are also living in Portland. Mr. Herron is reported as being not at all well. Jackson County Health Unit will meet in the Grange hall on the afternoon of June 2. The Parent-Teacher Association is entertaining the unit, and light refreshments will be served. Everyone is cordially invited and urged to attend. A travelogue of moving pictures of western scenes, taken mostly in Oregon and the Rogue River Valley, will be presented at the Grange hall on the evening of June 1. The pictures were taken by Mrs. Hines of Forest Grove and are particularly beautiful and picture the many beauty spots of Oregon's wonderful scenery in a most realistic manner. The Roxy Ann Grange is sponsoring this entertainment to raise funds toward the building of a grange hall for themselves, and it is being put on under auspices of the ways and means committee of the Eagle Point Grange. Small admission is to be charged. Those from here who attended the Pomona Grange meeting at Central Point May 25 were W. E. and C. F. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Young of Klamath Falls, spent Sunday at Gold Beach, expecting to bring back a lot of fish to can. Mrs. M. L. Pruett called at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Haak May 29, getting flowers for Decoration Day. There is a great scarcity of roses, peonies, etc., usually used for Decoration Day, due to the lateness of the season. The many friends in this community of S. H. Baize, who was seriously injured while acting as night watchman on the construction works of the Pacific Highway, when run over by a drunken driver, will be glad to learn that he is not seriously injured internally, the injuries consisting mostly of broken bones and lacerations over a large part of his body. Mr. Baize, who lives a short distance from Eagle Point, was staying in Medford temporarily. Medford Mail Tribune, May 31, 1933, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, June 2.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ditsworth, Miss Anna
Wells, the Misses Doris and Wilma Houston drove to Crater Lake
Decoration Day.Mrs. E. G. Gates of Long Beach is visiting two weeks with her husband on his homestead here. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson had as dinner guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Mrs. Ed Beckelhymer and Mrs. M. Satchwell visited Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Howe Sunday. Mrs. Beckelhymer is much improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Fetter of Long Beach, who are spending the summer at Sunset on the Rogue, were dinner guests Tuesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman. Dr. and Mrs. Mallory of San Fernando, Cal., are spending a few weeks at their cottage on Elk Creek. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Skyrman and sons Harry and Bill of Central Point, visited the cemetery and called on friends here Decoration Day. The Skyrmans lived on Trail Creek a number of years ago. Mr. Peterson and entire family of sons and daughters, who all live on Elk Creek, visited the cemetery here to decorate the graves of relatives. Mrs. M. Barnett, who spent the winter with a son and family at Lebanon, Ore., has returned here for the summer with her daughter, Mrs. H. T. Swingle. Mrs. Cecil Pritchett and Mrs. Minnie Blaess are helping with the work at Union Creek in Mrs. Beckelhymer's place while she is ill in Medford. Mrs. W. G. McDonald shopped in Medford Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Oden of Pasadena, Calif., are here to spend the summer at Casey's camp. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson, Mr. K. E. Hutchinson and little daughter Shirley left Thursday for Eastern Washington visit a week or more with relatives. En route they will also visit Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hutchinson and children at Hood River. Medford Mail Tribune, June 2, 1933, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, June 2.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Ruby Young entertained a group of
young folks at her home May 23. Present were: Earl, Elmer, Mary and
Helen Harnish, Mary Ellen and Henry Holman, Dale Throckmorton and
Chester Smith.Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, daughter and little grandson, and Mr. and Mrs. Powell and two little daughters were entertained at the Holman home the evening of May 30. Miss Ruth Givan of Salem is spending a few days with her parents and brothers, Mr. and Mrs. George Givan. Those who enjoyed a picnic dinner Sunday at the Elks picnic grounds were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Sam Coy and family, Sam Harnish of Eagle Point, Wallace Dinsmore and Mr. Hixson of California and Victor Gardner of Lake Creek. Medford Mail Tribune, June 2, 1933, page 13 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, June 6.--(Spl.)--Community was shocked to learn of the
sudden death of Herman Meyer, Sr., of Lake Creek. Mr. Meyer was well
known here and was for many years mail carrier between Eagle Point and
Lake Creek. His wife, who is in very poor health, is a cousin of the
Brown family of Eagle Point. Sympathy of the community is extended to
the bereaved family and relatives.Mrs. Millie Hoyt is reported as steadily growing weaker. Her illness is serious. Mrs. Blanche Stanley, living 40 miles beyond Silver Lake, Ore., spent several days in Eagle Point visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, and at Prospect with her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Carlton. She came for her little daughter, Evelyn, who had been attending school here, and returned with her mother for vacation. Mrs. Harry Taylor was quite ill last week. She lives with her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Harnish. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry spent Sunday with Mrs. Estella Hoagland. Mrs. Elizabeth Grissom of Climax is spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. Charlie Cingcade. Floyd Pearce and family are planning to move to their mining claim in the Applegate district in September. Boy Scouts, recently organized in Eagle Point, are meeting each Wednesday under leadership of Gene Walton, Scout master. The boys are interested, and many plans are being made for the summer activities, among them several hikes. Many of the men in the community are lending a helping hand. Others interested are urged to assist in training the boys. Mrs. George Daley of Lake Creek highway visited Mr. and Mrs. John Miller May 28. Bert Peachey and son, Llewellyn, are spending several days with Mrs. Allie Daley, where Mr. Peachey is getting in crops and cutting hay, spraying orchard, etc. Mrs. Wilhite was entertained at Sunday dinner by Mr. and Mrs. John Miller. Graydon Childreth and family visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth, Saturday. John Robinson gave a birthday party Sunday for his son Chester, it being his 13th birthday. Among guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pullen and little daughter. Mrs. Wilson of Table Rock spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Wright. Mrs. Estella Hoagland and Mrs. George Wright visited Eugene Newman at the Sacred Heart Hospital May 28. Mr. Newman has been very ill there for a long time. It is expected that he will be removed to his home in Table Rock district soon. E. C. Wilhite of Lake Creek visited his mother, Mrs. E. A. Wilhite, May 27 and they went to the Antioch cemetery to decorate graves of relatives. Robert Harnish of Roseburg was visiting his father, Sam Harnish, and brother Ray, over the Decoration Day holiday. Chris. Hurst and family of Washington visited here for several days with Wm. Hurst and family. Mrs. Floyd Pearce has received a letter from her sister, Mrs. Arglee Green of Los Angeles, telling of an accident in which Mrs. Green fell downstairs and broke her shoulder in several places. Mrs. Green is well known here, having been reared here. Sixty friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cingcade's May 27, in a farewell and birthday party honoring the birthdays of John Esch and Arion Haddock, and bidding godspeed to Mr. and Mrs. Ellison of Reese Creek, who are moving away. The friends gathered were from Reese Creek, Eagle Point, Agate and Medford. Mrs. Cal. Thomas of Butte Falls is keeping house for Sam Harnish. Eighth grade graduates here this year were Ora May Thiede, Ovie Miller, Wm. Pearce and Lyle Smith. All attended the eight grade graduating exercises in Ashland May 19. Immediately after the close of school the teachers left for their summer vacations, except Miss Yetta Olson, who will attend Reed College at Portland. Miss Fern Simpson left for her home at Airlie, Ore., Miss Donna Earl to her home in Sacramento, and Miss Wilda Darneille to her home in Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett have moved to Ashland for the summer, where Mr. Barrett will be employed. Those from here who attended the conference of Grange officers and committees at Phoenix under leadership of Arthur Brown, Grange deputy for this district, were Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, W. E. Davies, Mrs. Julia Davies, Mrs. Edith Weidman and son Rudy, Dr. D. A. Forbes, Mrs. Jessie Mittelstaedt, Mrs. Gertrude Haak and Mrs. Sam Coy. All report interesting meetings. Mrs. Winnifred Tucker of Brownsboro visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak, May 27. Medford Mail Tribune, June 6, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, June 7.--(Spl.)--In honor of Mrs. Jesse Glass, who moved
here recently from Ross Lane, Mrs. H. W. Wright entertained Friday
afternoon in her home, the ladies of the community. The afternoon was
spent visiting and sewing. A few musical numbers were also given.
Refreshments were served to Mrs. Jesse Glass, Mrs. Roy Stanley and
niece Ruth Nelson, Mrs. Joe Maxfield, Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Mrs. Matlack,
Mrs. Monia, Mrs. Ed Tucker, Mrs. Y. W. Marshall, Mrs. Walter Marshall,
Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Mary Bradshaw, Mrs. Vida Steele and Mrs. L. J.
Rohrer.Mrs. W. M. Hansen received news of the death of her sister's husband in an automobile accident near Woodland, Calif. Mrs. C. W. Myers has been at the Herman Meyer home at Lake Creek the past week, caring for Mrs. Mary Meyer, who is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Thornton moved from Medford Friday to their camp at the Bradshaw Drop, where Mr. Thornton will be employed by the canal company this summer. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Gilbert and Merle Allen of Oakland, Calif., spent last week at Mrs. Gilbert's sister's, Mrs. Walter Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Terrill of Yreka, Calif., are guests at the Chas. Terrill home. Mrs. J. Gallup spent several days last week at Oakland, Calif., with her father, who was seriously hurt when getting off a train. Mr. and Mrs. Canode of Medford were Tuesday evening guests at the C. W. Myers home. Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Culbertson visited at the Wright home. Notices have been posted by the clerk of district 39, that the annual school meeting will be held at the schoolhouse at 2 p.m. June 19. A large attendance is desired. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry were business visitors in Medford Friday. Mrs. Henry remained for a weekend visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nelson. Mrs. Elizabeth Grissom is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Maxfield, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Newal of Green Bay, Wis., were callers at the Wright home Sunday. They also enjoyed a fishing trip on Little Butte. Plans are being made for an all-day meeting June 18 by the Brownsboro Sunday school. Central Point male quartette will be present, and a basket lunch served at noon. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Medford Mail Tribune, June 7, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, June 7.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Harold Warren and son Jerry and Mrs.
Myrtle Smith and son Alvin of Medford spent the weekend with Mrs.
Smith's mother, Mrs. Louise Greb.Miss Myrtle Minter of Grants Pass called on Mrs. Roy Smith this week. She plans to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Hammel. Mrs. Wm. Perry called on Mrs. Rogers on the Crater Lake Highway and on Mrs. W. L. Childreth June 3. Among those from here who attended the cooking school in Medford were Mesdames Lester Throckmorton, Roy Ashpole, John Rader, Frank Brown, Eva Nichols, Clifford Hixson, Ray Harnish, Sam Coy and daughter Dorothy, Orval Henderson, Lottie Cingcade, Lloyd Cingcade, Gilbert Barr, Alice Nichols and Eleanor Throckmorton. All reported an interesting meeting. Those making up a picnic party at the Ashland park Sunday were Chuck Sturgill, Donald Ashpole, Bertland Stanley, Mrs. Orville Henderson, Mrs. Gilbert Barr and two children, of Eagle Point and Mr. and Mrs. Loriston Wilson of Prospect. Mrs. Fred Dutton, who has been quite ill for some time, is slowly improving. George Putnam, on the former Barnes ranch, has quite an acreage of cabbage and tomatoes which he is raising for the cannery. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and children called at the Wm. Perry and Roy Smith homes June 5. Special services will be held at the church beginning June 10, at 10 a.m. Rev. and Mrs. Harrison of California plan to conduct these services several weeks to take the place of the usual daily vacation Bible school. Rev. and Mrs. Harrison are expected June 7. Eagle Point Civic Club will hold a homecoming reunion June 8 at the club rooms at 2 p.m., to which all former members of the club are cordially invited. This club was organized October 18, 1916 with the following charter members: Edith Boltz, Amy Brown, Mary Brown, Mattie Brown, Anna Brophy, Mrs. Lon Bishop, Lottie Clements, Gertrude Haak, Lorena Hazeltine, Grace von der Hellen, Florence von der Hellen, Celia Holmes, Isabel Holt, Sarah Howlett, Eva Jackson, Bessie Pelouze, Cora Smith, Lottie Van Scoy, Mollie Wheeler, Lizzie Perry, Irene Jackson, Mrs. Newman. Mrs. Carl Narregan was first president and Mrs. Grace von der Hellen, secretary and treasurer. Meeting every two weeks for the last seventeen years, except for short summer vacations. This club has accomplished splendid things for Eagle Point. W. S. Chappelle, the shoemaker, was taken to the Community Hospital June 4. He had not been well for some time and became worse recently. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Rippey and children of Baker, Ore., are expected at Mrs. Rippey's mother's, Mrs. Mary Brown, Thursday, to spend some time. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walker and children, George and Alice, spent Sunday with Mr. Walker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Walker in Medford. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brophy May 28. They are making their home with Jack's mother, Mrs. Anna Brophy, but Mrs. Brophy has been spending a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. Ray Swingle, at Phoenix, where the baby was born. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fry entertained over the weekend her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Billings and children, of Medford, and her son, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Walker of Yreka, Cal. Those from here who motored to Coquille Sunday to see the baseball game between Eagle Point and Coquille were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoffard, Tom Kenton and Lyle Van Scoy. Coquille won 8 to 4. Mrs. Royal Brown has been very ill with bronchitis for several days, but is some better at this writing. Little Jackie Stoner had his tonsils removed Tuesday. Enjoying the picnic at Casey's camp Sunday were Mrs. Eva Nichols and daughters Ruth and Marjory, Elsworth Stowell and children Bonnie Jean, Verta and Irene, Mrs. Harold Van Scoy and little son, and Mrs. Hazel Stoner and son Jack. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rose, who have been at Ukiah, Ore., for some time, where Mr. Rose was engaged in construction work on the highway near there under Wm. von der Hellen, returned home June 3. The family will remain here a short time, then leave for the Diamond Lake country where von der Hellen has another road contract. Miss Winnie Walker and Miss Alice Walker were calling on Mrs. Lucius Kincaid June 3. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ragsdale of Trail were weekend guests of Mrs. Ragsdale's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Cowden. Billie Miller is expected home from Oregon State College June 10 to spend vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clements motored to Butte Falls and Prospect Sunday and visited the Northwestern Fur and Trading Co. farm near Butte Falls. This was formerly the old Gephardt ranch and now is a fox farm and dude ranch. It is reported that 2,000,000 mountain trout fry were liberated in the two small streams there Sunday. Fred Pettegrew was in from his ranch on the Crater Lake Highway Monday. Notices of the regular school meeting and annual election of school officers have been posted, to be June 19 at 8 p.m. One director, to take the place of Mrs. Ruby Bitterling, retiring, and one clerk are to be elected. Present directors are Lester Throckmorton and W. H. Young. Charlie Walker is again working on the bridge gang on the P. and E. Railroad. Mrs. W. C. Clements is the owner of a new electric refrigerator. Mrs. Edith Weidman called on Mrs. W. L. Childreth June 2. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett of Ashland were Saturday visitors, Mr. Barrett attending the Boy Scout meeting. Ala Vista orchard has a crew of men caring for the orchard. They have finished the spraying and after a period of blight cutting, will go to thinning pears. It is reported that blight is very bad in this section. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Vaughn of Omaha, Neb., advertising manager of the Omaha Bee for thirty-five years, brother-in-law of C. A. Marshall, spent several days at the Marshall home on the Ala Vista orchard this week. He is on a tour of the coast and will return to Omaha after visiting his daughter in Pasco, Wash. W. E. Davies was caponizing chickens for John Pearce last week. He will caponize for J. C. Spencer this week. L. S. Taylor, formerly of San Diego, Cal., now living on the former Merklee place on the Crater Lake Highway, was in town looking for barred Plymouth Rock hatching eggs June 4. He is favorably impressed with this country and says that it is the best country he has struck yet. He reports a fine garden. He was a member of both the subordinate and the Pomona Grange in California. Mrs. Francis Campbell was a business caller at the Wm. Perry home June 5. Wm. Perry, Roy Smith and Clarence Pruitt plan going to Elk Creek June 7 to work on the Amos Ayres house. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Linn and son of Long Beach, Cal., and Wm. Clark of Oakland, Cal., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. James L. Linn. Frank Linn will go on to Kassipore, Wash., where he plays in a band, but Mrs. Linn will remain here all summer. Those enjoying a picnic party at Climax Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Theron Taylor and son, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wertz, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Grissom and family, Sam Harnish, Lloyd Adamson, Milroy Charley, Bill Wattenberg, Vance Pearce, Ben Oswald, Boyden Charley, Fred Dutton and Mrs. Cal Thomason. The men branded a bunch of cattle for Ray Harnish while in Climax. Mr. Patrick was a business caller at Wm. Perry's Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Coy has a brother from Eugene visiting here for a few days. C. F. Davies and W. E. Davies are wiring the new house on the Davies ranch this week. Mrs. Gertrude Haak and Mrs. Julia Davies were at the Davies ranch Sunday planning the landscaping of the home grounds. Pictures given at the Grange hall June 1 were enjoyed by a large group, and particularly pleasing and interesting were the view of the bulb fields in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, where calla lilies and Dutch and English iris are grown commercially, and the views of the Tualatin Valley and the Champoeg district. Bimonthly meeting of the Jackson County Health Association, held in Brown's hall June 2, was attended by the Phoenix, Central Point, Gold Hill, Ashland, Jacksonville, Medford, Talent and Eagle Point groups with an attendance of thirty-five. Mrs. F. D. Wagner, vice-president of the county association, presided. Mrs. Alex Sparrow read an interesting paper, a resume on "Health Conditions in Jackson County," a thesis written by Miss Thelma Perrozzi. Eagle Point P.T.A. association served tea. Medford Mail Tribune, June 7, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, June 8.--(Spl.)--Frank Linn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Linn of
Long Mountain, was here with his family visiting his parents, having
returned after several days' visit back to his post of duty, where he
is captain of the big airliner "Saratoga." His wife and son expect to
spend the summer here.Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman the past week were: Mrs. Ella Holman, Mrs. Gordon and son Rollin, Mrs. Bessie Holman and son Robert Wienburger, all of Ashland, and Mrs. Mary Keatte and son Lloyd Van Dyke of Hilt, Calif. Evelyn Stowell left for Hollywood last week. Marsh Garrett had an accident on the Green Springs Mountain. The car was a total wreck, but Mr. Garrett escaped without injury. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and family joined a group of friends at a picnic Sunday at Climax. Medford Mail Tribune, June 8, 1933, page 4 EAGLE POINT PLANNING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GRANGE BUILDING SOON
Eagle Point grange met June 6 for reports of the three committees
preparing plans for a new grange hall. Each model of the building was
of the best and costs near low level required.Following a motion to build a new hall, the voting was held over until the next meeting, as required by a new bylaw. Legislative committee's motion registering protest of the proposed sales tax carried. The good of the order committee gave instructions. State master Ray W. Gill will be at the grange hall June 26 to talk on sales tax. The lecturer will have charge of the program and the reception committee will assist. Program for the evening was in charge of relief committee and they carried out a beautiful memorial service for the departed brothers and sisters. Following a tableaux portraying the Goddess of Liberty, several songs by the quartet were given as also were appropriate readings, closing with a march, decorating the altar with flowers by the members. H.E. club met at Mrs. Stella Haley's May 31 with 20 ladies present. The fancy work committee has completed a quilt. A lunch was served by the hostess. Medford Mail Tribune, June 9, 1933, page 2 FOREST HIGHWAY FUND ALLOCATED FOR TRAIL ROAD
PORTLAND, June 13--(AP)--Tentative allocation of $585,000 of forest
highway funds under the public works bill for immediate letting was
effected today at a conference between the state highway commission and
the bureau of public roads. The money, as agreed in the forepart of the
session, will be expended on nine different projects.Law Said to Make Money Available July 1, But Contracts May Be Awarded Immediately, Is Opinion. Bids for these forest highway jobs will be called at the same time as the state will call for about $1,750,000 of work out of federal funds previously allocated. Advertising of these projects will be ordered when specifications are received from Washington upon final adoption of the public works bill. The first money of forest funds will be spent as follows: Pendleton-John Day highway, four miles grading between Dale and Range in Grant County, $100,000. Enterprise-Imnaha road, known as the Sheep Creek route, 8 miles grading in Wallowa County $100,000. Tiller-Trail grading about two miles to summit in Douglas County, $75,000. Willamette highway bridges near Oakridge $75,000. Willamette highway gradin $60,000. North Santiam clearing and grading $65,000. County cooperation of $50,000 on the part of Marion County will bring projects on the North Santiam to $115,000 on the first letting, it was announced. A telegram to the highway commission today from J. M. Devers, attorney representing Oregon at Washington, informed that the law makes the money available July 1, but that in his opinion contracts could be awarded immediately with the signing of the measure by the president. The Devers telegram stated more than $6,112,000 would be available for state highways, $1,280,000 for national parks, of which Crater Lake roads will receive the benefit, and $400,000 for roads on public lands. [omission] of $585,000 the conference considered a million-dollar program, should funds be available. At the present time there is confusion in the minds of the local forest and public road officials. Regional Forester Buck said that his advices indicated that the total amount for forest highways apportioned to Oregon would be in the neighborhood of one million dollars and not $4,000,000 as has been reported. Medford Mail Tribune, June 13, 1933, page 1 McLEOD
McLEOD, June 13.--(Spl.)--C. W. Palm of Medford recently purchased a
choice piece of river frontage just below McLeod bridge from E. D. Hoag
and contemplates erecting a summer home.The river is at high stage due to heavy rains above. Light rains fell here during the past week, helping the growth of hay and garden crops but delaying the harvest of a fine berry crop. Rev. D. D. Randall visited Laurelhurst Sunday school June 4. His inspiring message was enjoyed by those present. McLeod Extension Unit held its last meeting of the season at Miss Gordon's June 8. Mrs. Mack conducted a discussion on the study of "Growing Up," the last of a series of lessons in child development which the McLeod ladies have studied during the year. Extensive plans were made for next year's program. The following officers were elected: Chairman, Mrs. W. D. Coburn; vice-chairman, Mrs. Paul Robertson; secretary, Mrs. Fern Smith; treasurer, Mrs. Roy Vaughn. Leon Close and Harold Luper, local boys, have begun duties with the C.C.C. stationed at Applegate. Medford Mail Tribune, June 13, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, June 14.--(Spl.)--Mrs. J. E. Woods, who with her husband
recently moved into the Whetstone place on the Crater Lake Highway,
from their ranch near Shady Cove, reports a sick cow, and that W. E.
Davies, who has stock in the same pasture, has lost two fine heifers,
with others sick. The cause is not known.Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Woods attended the ice cream social given by Antelope Literary Club June 3. Mr. and Mrs. George Daley of the Lake Creek highway have as their house guests Mr. Daley's son and family, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Daley, of Fort Jones, Cal. Mr. Daley is captain of the California highway patrol stationed at Yreka. They will also visit his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. M. Roadarmel. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ward gave a picnic at their place on the Lake Creek highway Sunday. There was a large crowd present. Mrs. Hazel Kincaid left for Crescent City, Cal. Monday to visit her mother for a week. Mrs. Marguerite Reter and Mrs. Baker of Medford were visiting Mrs. Reter's sister, Mrs. Florence Hoffard, and family June 10. J. B. McGrew has been helping John Pearce on his ranch for the past week. Four cars of campers from Nevada are camped at the bridge to the Little Butte Orchard this week. It is reported that they are planning to settle on land in the Little Butte Creek section. John Pearce and Lloyd Wilson, employed by the Owen-Oregon Lumber Co., report that the prospect is for more steady work from now on. Mr. Pearce works in the lumber yard and Mr. Wilson on the railroad. J. H. Ahrens and family, Mr. and Mrs. McDowell and children and the J. B. Grew family enjoyed an ice cream party at Mr. and Mrs. McGrew's on the Little Butte orchard. A considerable shortage of water was caused by the breaking of the banks on two ditches that serve this community. The Fryer ditch bank was washed out for 20 feet. It was soon fixed, however. A break in the ditch co. washed out the bank for about 200 feet in the neighborhood of Reese Creek, near the Humphrey ranch. A large crew is still repairing the damage. Mrs. Wm. Holman gave a birthday dinner for her son Henry, June 10. Present from here were Mrs. Sam Coy and son Tommy, Eddie Dahack, David Hannaford, Earl and Elmer Harnish, Dale Throckmorton and Johnnie Woodrich. Henry is 12 years old. Little Sammy Coy has been visiting his father at Climax for two weeks. He is expected home June 13. It is reported that a barber shop will be operated in the store room next to Faber's store. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison of California are holding services at the Presbyterian church for two weeks. Mrs. Harrison is interesting her audience with chalk talks. Mr. Harrison preaches. Everybody is urged to attend these meetings. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, formerly living on the Crater Lake Highway near the Oasis, have moved into the hatchery house on the Little Butte. Sam Coy came home from his Climax ranch Tuesday and will remain here for some time. His son, Tommy, will stay at the ranch during his absence. Mrs. Vernie Mathews, who recently returned home after undergoing a major operation at the Sacred Heart Hospital, is not improving as well as could be expected. George Putnam is still serving on the circuit court jury. Mrs. Millie Hoyt, ill so long at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Howlett, is very weak and hardly conscious of her surroundings. Mrs. Amos Ayres entertained with Sunday dinner for her niece, Mrs. Emma Ellison of Portland, Mrs. Cal Thomason and granddaughter. Mrs. Ellison is here visiting her son, Mr. Ira Tungate of Butte Falls, who is in the Sacred Heart Hospital, where he underwent a major operation some time ago. Mrs. R. A. Smith of Jacksonville has been visiting for several days with her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Henderson. Mrs. Smith called on Mrs. Estella Hoagland Sunday, and on her niece, Mrs. Mary Taylor, who is reported as being not at all well. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kingery and little son left for Salem June 6, returning June 7 with their little daughter, Irene, who has been attending school in Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cingcade and two daughters and Mrs. Mollie Cingcade attended the all-day services at Reese Creek June 11. George Wright has been hauling hay from the Table Rock section this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wisdom, who have been staying in Phoenix for several weeks, have returned home. Mr. Wisdom is able to get around with crutches. Eight-year-old Patty Crawford of Prospect visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, the past week. Herbert Crawford and family of Prospect were dinner guests of Mrs. Crawford's parents' Wednesday, June 7. The Rev. and Mrs. Harrison, who are holding services at the Presbyterian church, have rented the smaller of Mrs. Blanche Stanley's cottages. Mrs. Eva Nichols called on her great aunts, Mrs. John Miller and Mrs. Elizabeth Farlow, June 12. She left for Lake Creek for a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farlow, June 13. John Miller has been in Prospect for a week helping his son-in-law with the work. He plans to return from Prospect soon, when he will build a barn for Mr. Herbert Carlton. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry were dinner guests June 11 of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Mrs. Nancy Watkins and daughter Anne had as Wednesday visitors Mrs. J. E. Guches and son Merle, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Guches and Mrs. Lester Stewart, all of Medford. Medford Mail Tribune, June 14, 1933, page 2 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, June 14.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Maxfield and Mr. and
Mrs. Oren Maxfield of Edgewood, Calif., are spending several days with
their son and brother, Joe Maxfield.Harold Dallas of Derby spent Wednesday and Thursday here visiting relatives. Bill Gibson, who has been quite sick the past week, is improving. Robert Fernlund, who has been sick at the Sacred Heart Hospital with quinsy, returned home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fernlund and son of Medford were recent visitors at the Ed Fernlund home. Walter Marshall came down from camp for a weekend visit at home. His son Billy accompanied him back to the mountains for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barker moved from the teacherage last week to their ranch above Butte Falls. Guests at the C. W. Myers home last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Strayer and family of near Medford. An all-day service will be held at the schoolhouse next Sunday. The Sunday school will meet at 10:30. After lunch there will be preaching and a song service. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright and children went to Medford Friday evening to see the new son who recently arrived at the Melvin Wright home. Medford Mail Tribune, June 14, 1933, page 3 EAGLE POINT CIVIC CLUB HOMECOMING MEETING FEATURED
EAGLE POINT, June 15.--(Spl.)--Homecoming meeting of the Eagle Point
Civic Club was one of unusual interest, with 54 members present. After
a short business session, minutes of the charter meeting, October 18,
1916, were read and also the list of charter members, numbering 23. A
synopsis of the club's accomplishments was given by Mrs. Mattie Brown.With the exception of the years during the war, when the club met as a Red Cross, the club has met continuously for 17 years. Some of the accomplishments were building and maintaining sidewalks in the town; buying and converting into a park a waste strip of land along the river front; shrubbery planting about the high school building and more recently, the planting and maintenance of a lawn; planting trees along the parking of the principal streets; cooperating with the Grange in painting the church; putting in street electric lights. Besides these the club has been active in caring for distressed people of the community, aiding in the maintenance of the church, and, during the war, active in general Red Cross work. Past presidents present who gave short talks were Mrs. Cora Morgan of Phoenix, Mrs. Francis Campbell, Mrs. Mattie Brown. Mrs. Hazel Stoner presided, and Mrs. Amy Brown as secretary. The Hustler's Club of Butte Falls attended in a body, from whom the club received an invitation through the club president, Mrs. John Marl, to a joint meeting of the clubs to be held at the hatchery grounds at Butte Falls. All members are cordially invited to attend. Those wishing to go will meet in front of the Brown's hall at 1:30 p.m. June 22. Fifteen out-of-town guests were present. Medford Mail Tribune, June 15, 1933, page 2 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, June 16.--(Spl.)--A birthday dinner was given for Henry
Holman at the Holman home June 10. Present were Tommy Natwick, Earl and
Elmer Harnish, Johnny Woodrich, Dale Throckmorton, David Hannaford,
Eddy Dahack and Tommy Coy, all of Eagle Point. Millard and Martin
Northcroft of Medford; Bob Avery, Rollin Gordon, Bob Wineberger and
Mrs. Bess Holman of Ashland and Mrs. Harvey Northcroft and niece. In
the afternoon ice cream was served.Glenn Lanning, Tommy Stowell and Hugo Engelhardt left for Yreka, Cal., to spend a few weeks. They plan on working in the hay fields. H. C. Short and Miss McAlpine were united in matrimony several weeks ago. Mr. Short has purchased part of the Pruett ranch. Several farmers here have purchased new machinery and are busy haying. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry of Eagle Point were supper guests June 11 of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Medford Mail Tribune, June 16, 1933, page 13 SHADY COVE
SHADY COVE, June 16.--(Spl.)--Mr.
and Mrs. Stewart of Prineville are visiting their daughter, Mrs. T. J.
Johnson.Mrs. Cecil Pritchett and Mrs. Minnie Blaess are working in Union Creek. Mrs. Beckelhymer has been quite ill but is getting better. Carl Fellows of Trail is visiting his sister, Mrs. Frank Johnson, a few days. Ford Potter is repairing and repainting his house and making other improvements to his property on Indian Creek. June 11th, the Sunday school of Shady Cove gave a picnic. A large crowd and a nice day made it an enjoyable time. Mrs. Charles Winkle and Mrs. Alvin Conover are on a vacation in the mountains between Butte Falls and Prospect. Charles Winkle and Alvin Conover have taken their cattle to the forest range for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. John Laden attended the Spanish War veterans' picnic at Prospect June 11. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young and Mr. and Mrs. Widner of Medford called on Mr. and Mrs. John Laden recently. Since the surveying and laying out of the Indian Creek road there are several newcomers in the settlement. Mrs. Wm. Zimmerlee has moved to her new home across the highway from the Shady Cove service station and has a fine big garden. Rogue River is very roily but is high caused by much melting snow these warm days. Medford Mail Tribune, June 16, 1933, page 13 McLEOD
McLEOD, June 22.--(Spl.)--Berry harvesting is in full swing in this
district with a good demand for well-handled fruit. The heavy freeze of
last winter cut down the quantity, but the size and flavor still
command a premium in Southern Oregon markets. Thirty-two regular
pickers are being employed by F. Ditsworth, who has 6 acres of bearing
plants.School patrons attending the annual school meeting on the 19th at Laurelhurst were surprised at the large attendance. Roy Vaughn was elected director and Mrs. J. E. Peyton clerk. It was decided that the old Brophy school be disposed of. Miss Emogene Edmondson was stricken with the flu and had to be taken to a hospital last week. She is somewhat improved and is recuperating at the home of relatives in Butte Falls. Mrs. Chester Davis and baby daughter are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Casey. Salmon are being caught in the Rogue in spite of high and swift water. Many Sunday visitors are seen on McLeod bridge and along the banks of the Rogue and Butte Creek. I. W. Richardson and son Edmund spent Monday in Medford on business. Laurelhurst road is being resurfaced with shale from the pit near McLeod substation. The county gas shovel and five trucks are being used besides local labor. Medford Mail Tribune, June 22, 1933, page 2 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, June 22.--(Spl.)--Roland Thompson of Klamath Falls is
spending part of summer vacation with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.
D. Henry.Lester Marshall is working at the Bill Holman ranch during the haying season. Bill Monia, Joe Miller, Louis Rohrer, Glen and Billie Marshall enjoyed a fishing trip to Lost Creek Sunday. Donna and Helen Brown entertained their friends last Friday evening at their home. Games were played and a wiener roast enjoyed near the creek. Present were Dorotha Meyer, Wanda Wyant, Donna Monia, Mildred Hansen, Donald Young, Clarence Tingleaf, Gerald Hansen, Bill Myers, Bill Monia and Glen Marshall. Although the attendance was not large at the all-day meeting in the schoolhouse Sunday, those present spent a pleasant day. Sunday school was held, after which lunch was enjoyed under the trees. A song service was given by the Central Point quartet and a short program by the school. Rev. D. D. Randall of Medford preached. Members of the Sunday school appreciate the assistance of those who helped make the day a success. Walter Radcliff and family visited Monday at the Joe Maxfield home. Annual school meeting was held at the schoolhouse Monday and the following elected: Mrs. Luella Matlack, director for three years and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer clerk for one year. Mr. and Mrs. Nate Thornton were supper guests Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer. Medford Mail Tribune, June 22, 1933, page 3 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, June 22.--(Spl.)--Twelve-year-old Leonard Davies of Salem
arrived June 14 to spend the summer with his uncles, C. F. and W. E.
Davies and families.Glenn Lanning, who left Yreka last week to work in the hayfields, found no work and continued to Los Angeles. Earl, Elmer and Mary Harnish surprised their mother with a birthday party June 16. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Theron Taylor and son Billie, Mr. Woodrich and son John, Boyden Charley, Milroy Charley, Lloyd Adamson, Christine Carnes and Mrs. Meda Budge. A seven-pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Carnes June 16. Sam Harnish, Mrs. Caroline Thomason and Mrs. Emma Ellison picnicked in the Ashland park June 14. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry spent June 14 in Medford on business. Mrs. Lottie had as dinner guest June 14 her sister, Mrs. Bessie Carlton of Ashland. Mrs. Emma Ellison of Portland, who is here visiting her brother, Mr. Ira Tungate, ill in the Sacred Heart Hospital, is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Caroline Thomason. Mrs. Lottie Ayres was overnight guest of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hansen of the Roxy Ann district, visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry June 15. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pruitt of Medford were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry June 17. Mrs. Ham Watkins of Medford called on friends here June 15. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and children, Mrs. Caroline Thomason and Mrs. Emma Ellison were dinner guests of Mrs. Lottie Ayres June 18. H. O. Basick of Medford called at the Wm. Perry home on business June 14. It is reported that Guy Pruett has the finest field of alfalfa in the country. It was planted a year ago last April. He is cutting it now and it is waist high. Mrs. Stella Haley visited Mrs. Grace Cowden June 15. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry were at Elk Creek June 16 where Mr. Perry assisted with the new home Amos Ayres is building. Mrs. Rosa Smith called on Mrs. Sophia Childreth June 15. Special services which have been held in the Presbyterian church for the past week by Mr. and Mrs. Harrison of California have been well attended and it is expected that they will continue during the coming week. Regular services are held each Sunday at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 o'clock. Sam Coy bought a flock of twenty-four sheep from Roy Smith and took them out to his Climax ranch June 20. Johnny Phillips and Miss Francis Watson of Medford were married June 17. The nuptials were solemnized at the home of Mr. Phillips. June 19 a group of young people celebrated the wedding of Johnny Phillips and Miss Watson with a party on the bank of Little Butte near the Holman ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have rented temporarily the larger house belonging to Mrs. Blanche Stanley. They expect to move into the smaller house as soon as it is vacated by the Rev. and Mrs. Harrison. Robert Humphrey was taken to the Community Hospital June 14 for an injured knee, sustained by a fall while acting as ditch walker for the Eagle Point Irrigation Ditch company. He returned home June 19 but will be laid up for some time. Bridge connecting Lake Creek highway with the property occupied by Harry W. Ward, collapsed on June 13, the center piers having decayed. The bridge was built by the former owners, Tronson and Guthrie. It was a substantial structure. The bridge was strengthened by new piers in 1918. The property has been occupied by H. W. Ward since 1917. John Ragsdale, mail carrier, is driving a new sedan. Though painted blue, this does not seem to indicate that the times are too blue for Mr. Ragsdale. Edward Clements returned home from the University of Idaho last week. He is staying with his uncle, W. C. Clements. It is reported that he expects to spend the summer at Diamond Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Olsen of Moscow, Idaho, are spending a week with his brother-in-law, L. T. Brittsan, and family. He is here for fishing and vacationing and expects to spend some time at Fish Lake and Crater and Diamond lakes. On his return to Idaho he expects to visit friends and relatives in Portland and other northern points. G. F. Brittsan of Medford had charge of the Faber store while his brother, L. T. Brittsan, was in Central Point helping at the Faber's store there. J. D. Donovan of Fresno, Cal., has opened a barber shop next to the Faber store, which has been partitioned off for living rooms in the rear. He reports a good trade so far. Men are putting a rustic finish on the exterior of the cheese factory, with tar paper between. This gives employment and will aid in keeping the factory cool during the summer. Sylvia Hankins spent the weekend with Hazel Smith. Mrs. Carlysle of Butte, Mont., is the guest of her niece, Mrs. Buford Clark. She has been ill but is recovering nicely. Dances will be given each Saturday night as usual under the direction of the Cheesemakers ball club. Moore's orchestra of Butte Falls will play June 24. Annual school meeting was held in the schoolhouse June 19. Retiring officers, Mrs. Ruby Bitterling, director, and Mrs. Edith Weidman, clerk, were re-elected. Other directors are W. H. Young and Lester Throckmorton. Ralph Hurst has joined the reforestation group here. Others who will join the group are Joe Wisdom and Frank Helms. Grange will meet June 26 at 8 p.m. with State Grange Master Ray W. Gill speaking on the sales tax. Everyone is invited and urged to attend. A surprise birthday party was given for Phillip Hannaford at Rocky Hill honoring his birthday. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hannaford and daughter Mary. Juvenile grange met at the grange hall June 20 with Miss Francis Putnam as matron and Mrs. Wm. Perry assisting. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Young of Klamath Falls were weekend guests of W. H. Young and family. Mrs. Harry Carlton of Medford spent Saturday with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Coy. Wm. von der Hellen was in town June 19. He is doing road work near Diamond Lake road. It is reported that he has had to turn away more than a thousand applicants for jobs. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rose and family will move to the road camp at the Diamond Lake road construction, where Mr. Rose is employed. Wm. S. Chappell has returned home after having been at the Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment. Clifford Hickson and father, Jack Hickson, are cutting thirty thousand shakes for Marsh Garrett. Their camp is above Butte Falls. They were in Saturday with a load of shakes and spent the weekend with their families, returning to Butte Falls on Monday, June 19. Mary Hannaford has been working for Mrs. Chas. Roadarmel for some time. Medford Mail Tribune, June 22, 1933, page 9 EAGLE POINT GRANGE WILL HEAR GILL
Eagle Point Grange met June 20 and various committee reports were
given, including good of order committee and education committee, the
latter having Prof. C. F. Davis as speaker. He gave an instructive
explanation of two education bills recently passed by the state
legislature. The election of directors from non-high school districts
and the unified unit system.ON SALES TAX JUNE 26. Mrs. Millie Tingleaf, past matron of the Juvenile Grange, reported the growth of Juvenile Grange. Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Barrett, delegates to state grange, were present and gave a very interesting account of their trip. The important question of balloting on motion to build a grange hall was carried by a two-thirds majority vote. After spending considerable time in discussion a motion to appoint a new building committee was accepted. Everyone is urged to be present when State Master Ray W. Gill talks on the proposed sales tax at Grange hall June 26. It will be an open meeting and everyone is welcome. Next meeting of the Grange falls on July 4, so meeting will be the evening of July 6. Lecture hour was a program in honor of the station of Flora. A stage setting with many beautiful flowers gave forth a fragrance and formed a background for the three graces and their court, who recited several legends and poems of flowers. Mrs. Gertrude Haak, Dr. Forbes, Mrs. Tingleaf and Mrs. Spencer also gave appropriate talks. H.E. club meets June 28 with Mrs. Amy Brown. A special program will be given. Medford Mail Tribune, June 23, 1933, page 3 TRAIL
TRAIL, June 22.--(Spl.)--Trail ball team played the Shady Cove team
Sunday at the Dick Johnson field. The score was 12 to 5 for Shady Cove.
There was a good crowd.Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dawson of Port Angeles, Wash., are visiting their parents and other relatives. Rev. C. R. Porter is here at the mission and will have charge of the church service there till Mr. and Mrs. Wamuck, who are visiting in Vancouver, B.C. for two months, return. Twenty friends of Wayne Ash gathered at the Matthews cabin on Elk Creek and gave him a party. Mrs. Ida Roe of upper Trail has been visiting a few days with her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cushman. Jess Ragsdale and children Mabel, Glenn and Burton, spent Sunday at his son's, John Ragsdale, near Eagle Point. Little Vernon Ragsdale is visiting a few days at his grandfather's home here. C. Linebarger of Grants Pass is here on his place for a few weeks. Dr. and Mrs. Chase, who have been at California on the Rogue for some time, left for Canada Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash and granddaughter Betty Ash, Mr. and Mrs. McCoy and family, Mrs. Burk and children, Mrs. Geo. Weeks and children and Rev. Porter all attended Sunday evening service in Medford last Sunday. Lee Merriman has returned home from Portland. While there he had the pleasure of attending the Rose Carnival. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson have returned from a two weeks vacation into Washington. En route they stopped a few days to visit their son, Floy, and family at Hood River. Bob Morgan has made two trips to Fish Lake and reports the fishing fine. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ditsworth were shopping in Medford Saturday. The following guests at the Harry Merriman home Sunday; Chester Merriman and family, Mother Merriman and Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, all of Medford, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammond and children of Central Point. Mrs. R. Morgan, Mrs. Ralph Watson and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson called on Mrs. Irvin Howe and Mrs. Harry Merriman Monday. Medford Mail Tribune, June 23, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, June
23.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dugan are spending a few days in Medford.
Mrs. Dugan is ill.Nick Young is working for George Givan in the hay. Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family the past week were: Dorothy and Lucile Coy, Lyle Cingcade, Eddie Dahack, Millard Northcroft and cousin of Medford. Irene Stowell of Eagle Point is spending several days at the George Stowell home. Those who attended the Eagle Point Grange from here Tuesday were: Ross Kline, Ruby Young, Nevah Holman and daughter Grace, and Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell. Earl Harnish is driving derrick for Charles Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brown of Talent are moving in on the lower Stowell ranch on Rogue River. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family and Boyden Charley attended a surprise birthday party at the Harnish home, it being Mrs. Harnish's birthday. Medford Mail Tribune, June 23, 1933, page 13 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, June 28.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Hazel Bowman of near Klamath Falls,
who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wright, for
several days, returned to Klamath Falls early this week.Lucile Hurst, who has been picking strawberries at the Frank Ditsworth berry farm near Prospect, was home for a few days because of rain in the Prospect region. She is camping there with some girlfriends. Mr. and Mrs. George Wright and Mrs. Estella Hoagland went to the Ditsworth berry farm for berries on Tuesday. They picked the berries themselves and returned with quite a quantity. Mrs. Frances Campbell and Mrs. John Miller were at the Brownsboro cemetery Sunday, June 25. The stockholders of the cemetery are trying to organize so as to improve the cemetery. This year they expect to improve the road leading up the hill and to build a bridge over the creek to make it more approachable in the winter time. Mrs. H. O. Henderson and daughter, Mrs. Mamie Barr, took in "The White Sister" at a theater in Medford Sunday. Those from here who attended the service at Table Rock by Rev. James Johnson, superintendent of the Faith Home in California, and daughter, Mrs. Viola Morrison of the Bible Institute of California, were John Esch, Charlie Cingcade and family, Mrs. George Wright, Mrs. Ruth Davidson and Mrs. Estella Hoagland. Mrs. Viola Morrison of the Bible Institute has been staying with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cingcade while attending the meetings of the religious conference held at Central Point this last week. John Stille of Shady Cove attended church here Sunday. Mrs. Charles Luman of Medford spent Saturday, June 24, with Mrs. Charles Walker. Miss Marguerite Luman spent the weekend with Alice Walker. Billy Abbott spent the weekend with his aunt, Mrs. Lottie Cingcade, returning to Lake Creek June 26 with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Russ Moore. Pearl Prince left Monday for the Crater Lake park to work for the C.C.C. in Crater Lake National Forest. Glen Hurst and Joe Wisdom left for Union Creek C.C.C. camp June 27, where they are employed. Ralph Hurst left Monday night, June 26, for Vancouver, Wash., as an experienced forest worker, under the federal Forest Service department. Mrs. I. R. Kline has received word from her nephew, Glenn Lanning, that he is now in San Francisco and may return here if he is not successful in securing work. Mr. and Mrs. James King of Derby visited at the Charles Walker home June 25. Mr. King is boss of the bridge gang on the railroad for the Owen-Oregon Lumber Co. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Cole of California, formerly of Eagle Point, who are visiting Mrs. Cole's sister, Mrs. Geo. R. Carter, and family in Medford, were with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. R. Carter and guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashpole Tuesday, June 26. Eagle Point Civic Improvement Club enjoyed a delightful outing at the Butte Falls fish hatchery when they met in a joint session with the Butte Falls Hustler's Club at that place, June 22. There were twenty-six Eagle Point ladies attending and twenty from the Hustler's Club. Little Dorothy Young is spending some time with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Young, at Klamath Falls. She will return after July 4. There was a large crowd out to see the Roseburg and Eagle Point ball game last Sunday, June 25. Roseburg won seven to one. Mrs. J. G. Hannaford is recovering from an attack of the flu which kept her in bed for several days. Mrs. Estella Hoagland has also been ill with the flu. Services at the Presbyterian church will continue through this week with the final service Sunday evening, July 2. Good crowds are in attendance. The meetings are very interesting, with Mr. Harrison of California preaching and Mrs. Harrison giving chalk talks. There is a contest on in which the winner will receive a fine Bible. Points are given for bringing new attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, Lottie Van Scoy and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carlton of Medford made a trip to Crater Lake Sunday, going on to the Art Nichols ranch at Fort Klamath, then returning and visiting at the Herbert and Tom Carlton farms at Prospect. Mrs. Hazel Stoner entertained with dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Robert LaRoque June 21. Mr. and Mrs. Luke Kincaid have gone to Diamond Lake where they will camp while Mr. Kincaid is employed on the Diamond Lake road by Wm. von der Hellen. Rudy Weidman and Verne Spencer attended a theater in Medford June 25. Ray W. Gill, master of the Oregon State Grange, and wife were in town Monday, when Mr. Gill spoke at the grange hall at 8 p.m. in opposition to the proposed sales tax measure. Those in attendance from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Nealon of Table Rock, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Whetstone from Central Point, Mr. and Mrs. Russ Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Charley, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Charley, Claus Charley from Lake Creek, and Lee Tuttle, Mr. Darnell and Miss Evans, all of Medford. The high school orchestra, under leadership of Prof. R. A. Botts of Medford, played several opening numbers at the grange hall June 26. These young people have made splendid progress with their music under tutelage of Prof. Botts, and the community is very proud of them. Sam Coy returned to his ranch in Climax Tuesday, after having spent a week with his family here. Tommy Coy spent the week at the ranch in Climax while his father was in Eagle Point. Eagle Point Irrigation Ditch Co. is working toward securing a loan from the federal Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Linn, who have a fine apricot orchard just out of town, are holding a family reunion this week. A son, Charles L. Linn, wife and daughter Leitha Lou are here from San Diego, Cal. Another son, James L. Linn, Jr., from San Francisco, engineer with the Associated Oil Co., is here for the summer. A daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank Linn, and son James of Long Beach are also here for the summer. James L. Linn, Sr., has not been very well for some time and he and his wife are enjoying this visit with their children. Mrs. Julia Davies, Mrs. Lulu Taylor and Mrs. Grace Walker attended the semi-monthly county health meeting at the home of Mrs. John Gammill at Phoenix Tuesday. Mrs. H. H. Taylor of Medford is making a long visit with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Throckmorton. Mr. and Mrs. Buford Clark and Mrs. Clark's aunt, who is visiting her from Butte, Mont., and Mrs. George Taylor of Medford will picnic in the Ashland park June 27. Jack Guerin, son of Ted Guerin, and Rayburn Guerin, son of Harold Guerin, all of San Francisco, left for Bend and Portland to visit other relatives before returning home after having visited with their uncles and aunts, the Brown family here. H. L. Wright, connected with a local feed company, was interviewing turkey growers in this community June 25. Mrs. Lester Throckmorton and daughter Eleanor visited Mr. and Mrs. Buford Clark June 26. Medford Mail Tribune, June 28, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, June 29.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Will Perry spent Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Nick Young's.Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and daughter Grace attended the dance at Rogue Elk Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short and Grace Holman attended the meeting at the Eagle Point grange hall Monday. Glenn Lanning, who left a few weeks ago, is now in San Francisco. James L. Linn, Jr., employed by the Associated Oil Co., as marine engineer, is on a vacation visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Linn. Chas. L. Linn, wife and daughter of San Diego, Calif., left Sunday for his home after several days' visit with his parents. C. L. Linn has been connected with the Navy Air Corps for 14 years. Mrs. Frank Linn and son are also spending vacation on the Linn ranch. Medford Mail Tribune, June 29, 1933, page 5 TRAIL RESIDENT GETS WATER FOR IRRIGATION
SALEM, Ore., June 29.--(UP)--Earnest S. Gates, Trail, has been given
permission by the state engineering department to appropriate 0.07
second-feet from two unnamed tributaries of Elk Creek for irrigation of
5 acres in Jackson County.Medford Mail Tribune, June 29, 1933, page 12 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, July 3.--(Spl.)--Mrs.
Doc Hamlin and daughter Annie left June 30 by auto for Dorris, Calif.,
for a few days.Mr. and Mrs. Erickson of Ashland called at the Big Oak service station July 1 looking for a little cabin to rent during the coming school term. Mr. Erickson has been selected teacher at Reese Creek. Mrs. Scott Boyer and relatives of Eureka, Calif., drove to Crater Lake June 28. Mrs. W. E. Fulton returned home June 27 after a three weeks' visit at San Diego. Going via Oakland, her daughter joined her there. The trip was made by the coast route. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hatfield have sold their place situated on the Butte Falls highway to someone from New York. The community will miss them. They expect to leave for Denver, Colo., the early part of next week. Medford Mail Tribune, July 3, 1933, page 4 TRAIL
TRAIL, July 5.--(Spl.)--Trail Extension Unit met Thursday with Mrs. S.
W. Hutchinson. Seven ladies were present for the interesting meeting,
planning next year's work. Mrs. Hutchinson served refreshments. Next
meeting on August 10 is to be at Mrs. Harry Merriman's home, where Mrs.
Mack will demonstrate canning and drying fruit, meat and vegetables.
All of the ladies of the community are invited.Carroll Watson, who spent the winter and spring in San Luis Obispo, Cal., has returned home for the summer. L. C. Porter and Richard Rudolph came with Carroll for a few weeks' visit. Richard is a classmate of Carroll's, both having graduated from the University of Oregon a year ago. Mr. Porter is collecting relics for a private museum and hopes to gather some articles while here. He also will drive to Crater Lake. Geraldine Scott was quite badly hurt Sunday evening by being thrown from a horse. She was taken to the hospital in Medford, where it was found necessary to take five stitches on her chin. She is home and is getting along nicely now. Frank Ragsdale and Ray Merriman went to Vancouver to drive home CCC trucks. D. E. MacLean, retired, of San Francisco arrived Monday by stage to spend a few weeks with his friends here, Mr. and Mrs. B. Morgan. They drove to Fish Lake Thursday for a two days' fishing trip. Mrs. Ralph Watson and Mrs. Bill Burk were shopping in Medford Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson were dinner guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Greens near Debenger Gap. Mrs. Charles Blaess will go to Union Creek Sunday to assist in the dining room at the Beckelhymer hotel for the summer. Mrs. McCoy, who has been quite sick, is better at this time. C. Linebarger, Mrs. McCoy's father, who has been visiting here for several weeks, has returned to his home near Grants Pass. Medford Mail Tribune, July 5, 1933, page 7 SHADY COVE
SHADY COVE, July 6.--(Spl.)--James Haskins has gone to work for the
Forest Service. Mrs. Eleanor Baker is staying with Mrs. Haskins during
his absence.Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. John Haskins and Joel Haskins have gone to Canyonville to work for the summer. Miss Adeline Vossen of Eugene, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Eva Segessenman, returned home Saturday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Conner June 20, a daughter at the Community Hospital. Ralph Bender has moved his family to Chiloquin, where he has work. They will be gone for some time. William Zimmerlee returned home June 30 from Prineville, where he has been at work since the first of May. Mrs. Bert Conner and two daughters are visiting near Butte Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart of Prineville, who were visiting their daughter, Mrs. T. J. Johnson, have returned home. Frank Johnson has been quite ill for some time. Mrs. Janet Smith of Butte Falls is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson. Mr. Brewer on Indian Creek has built himself a new house and moved his family there. Mrs. James Haskins and Miss Baker called on Mrs. John Laden. Medford Mail Tribune, July 6, 1933, page 9 Calif. on the Rogue
CALIFORNIA ON THE ROGUE, July 7.--(Spl.)--C. S. Harris, western state
manager for the U.S. Rubber Company, who is spending the summer here
with his family, is in San Francisco on business.Earl Cooper, famous automobile racer, is back on the Rogue this season, vacationing with his wife, son and mother. Mr. Cooper has fished every important stream in the United States and Canada but reports the Rogue the greatest for steelhead fishing. George D. Dean, reporter on the Sacramento Bee, is vacationing at California on the Rogue Medford Mail Tribune, July 7, 1933, page 2 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, July 5.--(Spl.)--Mrs. E. E. Tucker entertained at dinner
last week in honor of her son Lowell's birthday. Guests present were
Mrs. Nygren, Carl Nygren, Mrs. Anna Walch and children and Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Tucker.Lois Wright spent the weekend in Medford, the guest of her brother Melvin Wright and family. J. D. Henry spent a few days in Medford last week and attended the funeral of her cousin, Mr. Frideger. Miss Viola Morris was an overnight guest of Mildred Hansen Monday. Tuesday they were dinner guests of Mrs. L. J. Rohrer's. Bill Myers, Gerald Hansen and Mildred Hansen attended the all-day service and patriotic program at Lake Creek Sunday. Shoppers in Medford from Brownsboro during the week were: L. J. Rohrer, Ed. Tucker, Mrs. E. E. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen, J. D. Henry and N. D. Thornton. Mrs. N. D. Thornton spent Friday night in Medford, the guest of Mrs. Joe Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen and children and the E. E. Tucker family were guests on the Fourth of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barker at their home above Butte Falls. Medford Mail Tribune, July 7, 1933, page 5 McLEOD
McLEOD, July 7.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Harding and daughters Dorothy and
Frances returned to California last week after spending the winter here.Miss Emogene Edmondson has recovered from her recent illness and has returned home here. Roy Vaughn made a business trip to Klamath Falls last week. Mrs. A. K. Harris of Salem is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. E. D. Hoag. Mrs. Preston and two grandchildren are spending the summer with her brother, Bob Alworth, and wife. Los Angeles folks spending the summer at their homes on Rogue River and Butte Creek are Bill Hess and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Carey and Mrs. Burkmaster. Harry Harding and daughter Maxine made a business trip to McLeod from Crater Lake July 5. Mrs. Ethel Casey left some days ago for Portland on business. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Baird of Roseburg spent the Fourth here visiting their husbands, who are employed at the rock crusher. Sugar pine shingle mill at McLeod is running full blast with orders for all that can be turned out, through the cooperative efforts of Bill Coburn, Frank Nederlands and Bill Edmondson. Elbert Glass, Frank and Gus Ditsworth started their stock for the high mountain meadows July 5. Bill Lewis came through last week with his sheep. Nearly all the herds and flocks are now there on summer pasturage. The river is now clear and at the lowest stage since the snow started to melt. The dumping of pumice by the construction crew on the Diamond Lake road kept the river roily for a week or more. Good catches of steelhead are being reported. Ernie Ingram of Central Point is again stationed at McLeod as fire warden for this district. John Atchley, Fred Morgan, Jack Casey and Ted Smith have begun service with the Union Creek government camp. Medford Mail Tribune, July 7, 1933, page 13 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, July 7.--(Spl.)--John Miller is building a barn for his
son-in-law, Raymond Crawford, on the highway between Medford and
Central Point.Mrs. John Miller joined her husband to visit over the Fourth at her daughter's, Mrs. Raymond Crawford, Central Point. Mrs. Elizabeth Farlow, who has been staying with her sister, Mrs. John Miller, several months, left for Lake Creek June 30 to visit her son, Tom Farlow, and family. Harold Baldwin, banker of Prineville, Ore., and son Tommy surprised his aunt, Mrs. John Miller, July 1. Sunday they went to Lake Creek to visit another aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Farlow. Mr. Baldwin left July 3 for the Oregon Caves and from there home via Eugene. Mrs. Gertrude Haak sold a fine cow to Harold Short last week. This cow is one of the high producers of the county. Mrs. Lizzie Perry, Mrs. Rosa Smith and children Barbara and Lyle, Mrs. Stella Haley and Mrs. Lottie Ayres visited Amos Ayres and family at Elk Creek Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith called on Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts of Medford Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Perry called on Mrs. Ruby Young last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Henderson and little son of Drain, Ore., were guests of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Henderson, Friday and Saturday. They left Sunday for Nyssa, Ore., to visit other relatives. Catherine Coy of Central Point has been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Coy, and her uncle, Sam Coy, and family for the past week. Mrs. Sam Coy and daughter Lucile and Alice Walker spent several days at the Sam Coy Climax ranch last week. They returned Saturday. Mrs. Lyle Carlton of Medford visited her mother, Mrs. Sarah Coy, and Mrs. Sam Coy and family June 29. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Sam Harnish and Mrs. Grace Walker enjoyed ice cream and visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy June 30. The revival meetings at the Presbyterian church the last three weeks, conducted by Rev. and Mrs. Harrison of California, were concluded Sunday with a full house. The contest by the young people resulted in the following prizes being given: Francis Davidson received a Bible; Lawrence Ousterhout, testament; Lyle Smith, testament and gold star; David Hannaford a testament. Mrs. and Mrs. Harrison left for Canby, Ore., to assist in conducting a camp meeting. Orin Adamson is working for Wm. von der Hellen on the Diamond Lake road construction job. Mr. von der Hellen is working three shifts, each five hours a day, and five days a week. Mrs. Ethel Coy and daughter Lucile called on Mrs. Grace Walker July 3. Jack Hickson and son Clifford Hickson were home over the Fourth from their camp above Butte Falls, where they are making shakes for Marsh Garrett. Joe Miller, who has been working for his uncle, Mr. Penwell, who has a plumbing shop in Medford, spent the holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Bitterling. Lyle Smith entered the milking contest in Medford July 3 and won a bill. Mary Hannaford has been working in the telephone office since July 1. W. E. Davies and C. F. Davies and families are enjoying a visit from their uncle, Arthur Landow of Victoria, B.C. He arrived here from Salem July 1. Aubrey Wisdom, who is working for the Forest Service at the Upper Rogue River camp, is at home for the Fourth. John Newcomb is working for the C.C.C. at the Lake of the Woods camp. Elsie Wilhite, who has been working in San Mateo, Calif., for some time, is home on a ten-day vacation. She arrived July 1. Joe Worthington and family have been enjoying a visit from California relatives for the last few days. J. F. Brown, Royal Brown, Will Brown, Elizabeth Stowell families, Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy, Lyle and Harold Van Scoy enjoyed the Fourth at Butte Falls. A. C. Mittelstaedt, R. T. Seaman and J. Bitterling families spent the Fourth on the Big Butte. Eagle Point Cheesemakers played Ashland Sunday on the home field. Eagle Point won 10 to 4. Mrs. Frazier, who bought the Mayberry tract from the Eagle Point Irrigation Ditch Co., three miles above town, is building a new house. A bad break in the banks at the Brown lateral of the Eagle Point irrigation ditch washed out near Derby, the water flowing along draws and emptying into the Little Butte, making the water muddy the last few days. W. H. Young and family left for Klamath Falls Saturday to visit Mr. Young's brother, Clarence Young and family. They returned July 5, bringing with them Dorothy Young, who has been spending some time with her uncle in Klamath Falls. Ralph Hurst of the Forest Service returned from Vancouver, Wash., with a new Department of Agriculture Forest Service truck to be used here. Mr. Hurst spent the weekend and the Fourth with his family. Charlie Humphrey of Reese Creek was here on business July 3. Lyle Van Scoy has traded his car for a new coupe. Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy and Mrs. Harold Van Scoy were attending to business in Medford July 3. Mrs. Pearl Prince was taken to the hospital in Medford July 2, the little seventeen-months-old boy being left with the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Prince, who are both blind. It is reported that a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Prince will soon be here to care for the little children. Pearl Prince was down from Diamond Lake, where he is working for Wm. von der Hellen, and remained until July 5. Edwin Malkemus, Jr., spent several days with Daniel Perry last week. J. D. Henry and family of Brownsboro attended the service at the Presbyterian church July 2. Wm. Crandall and children of Reese Creek were also in attendance. Donald and Kenneth Barrett, sons of Mr. H. F. Barrett and Jackie Littrell, son of Earl Littrell, all of Medford, were visiting for several days with Peyton Newcomb. They enjoyed camping on the banks of Little Butte. H. F. Barrett was visiting the N. B. Newcomb family several days, returning with his sons to Medford July 1. George Wright's brother of Riverside, Calif., is visiting at the Wright home for a few days. George Wright family and guests spent the Fourth at the Newmans' in Table Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cingcade and family, Mrs. Ruth Davidson and daughters and John Robinson and son Chester spent the Fourth at Butte Falls. The crew of nine men which has been cutting blight on the Ala Vista orchard finished and they will begin thinning apples July 6. Fifteen cents an hour is being paid in the orchards here for thinning. This does not augur well for a large purchase of commodities at higher prices. Medford Mail Tribune, July 7, 1933, page 13 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, July
6.--(Spl.)--Miss June Stowell spent several days in Medford last week
with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts.Glenn Lanning and Hugo Engelhardt returned Monday from California, where they have been for two weeks seeking employment. Mr. and Mrs. George Givan and son Charley, Mrs. Alice Nichols, Glenn Lanning and Hugo Engelhardt were in Butte Falls July 4. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Northcroft and two sons of Medford and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman enjoyed a joint picnic at Rancheria. They also attended the baseball game at Butte Falls July 4. Pearl Stowell is busy helping George Givan in the hay. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stowell and daughter Betty Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and daughters Myrtle and June, Pearl Stowell and Grandma Stowell attended a picnic dinner at the Bill Perry home in Eagle Point July 4. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller of Klamath Falls and Mrs. Beeman of Portland and George Nichols of Medford had a family reunion July 4 at the Marsh Garrett home. Mr. and Mrs. Powell and family attended the 4th in Medford where they were the guests of Mrs. Powell's mother, Mrs. Arthur. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson spent the 4th in Medford with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Cook. Those who spent the 4th of July at a picnic dinner at the Elks picnic grounds were: Mrs. M. L. Pruett, Mr. Gus Pruett and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley and family, Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Esch and father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ousterhout and family and Mrs. Howard Short. Bobby Bateman of Medford is spending a few days at the Chas. Jackson home. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell were Monday dinner guests at the Kline home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hart of Medford were dinner guests the 4th at Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brown's. George Stowell shipped his wool to the Wool Growers Association. Mrs. Van Horn and son and daughter of Santa Barbara are visitors at the Frank Bishop cabin on Rogue River. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell were 4th of July dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Eagle Point. Medford Mail Tribune, July 7, 1933, page 13 EARL HANSCOM IS HELD IN MURDER ALBERT TINGLEAF
Earl Hanscom, 29, "finished the dance"! Albert Tingleaf, 48, died, and
District Attorney George Codding will file a charge of first degree
murder against the former today or tomorrow, as result of an Eagle
Point dance affray of Saturday midnight. It brought Mr. Tingleaf a
nine-inch break in the skull and numerous facial fractures, which
caused death Sunday afternoon at the Sacred Heart Hospital.Battle Over Woman Ends Fatally--Skull Fractured, Facial Bones Crushed-- Mob Violence Threatened. The fractures were allegedly inflicted by young Hanscom, who insisted that he continue through the remaining strains of the number and seat his partner before submitting to arrest. He was approached by Eagle Point Constable Paul Hoffard when the brutally mangled body of Tingleaf was found on the sidewalk just outside the dance hall. The latter had lost consciousness, which he never regained. Claims Fist Used
Hanscom was brought to the Jackson County jail about 1 o'clock Sunday
morning, Jailer Fred Kelly reported yesterday. His clothes and shoes
were stained with blood and smeared with hair, believed to be
Tingleaf's. His hands and body were uninjured, but he insisted he had
used only his hands in striking Tingleaf.Tingleaf, about the same time, was taken to the local hospital, where death appeared apparent from the beginning. The skull fracture extended from the middle front of his forehead to the back of his head, and all facial bones were crushed. An operation, believed the only possible hope, was undergone yesterday and proved futile. Fight Over Woman
The fight, which occurred just outside the dance hall at Eagle Point,
where both men resided, grew out of a disagreement between the two
involving a woman, Irene Gerome of Portland, according to reports filed
with local authorities.Hanscom, authorities state, apparently struck Tingleaf a number of times with a weapon, thought to be the handle of a tire jack, which had not been located this afternoon. State police were working with Constable Hoffard on the case. The Portland woman, a niece of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts, orchestra conductors, was their guest at the dance. She left on the morning train yesterday for Portland and was met by members of the state police upon arrival there last night and questioned. She will be returned to Medford as a witness, state police said today. Hanscom was seated with Mrs. Gerome outside the dance hall in a car, according to statements filed, when Tingleaf approached the machine and said "Irene, this is our dance." The woman stepped from the car and Hanscom interceded with "Tingleaf, you are interfering with my affairs." The fight allegedly began then with Hanscom striking Tingleaf and knocking him to the sidewalk. Seated in Auto
Hanscom, in statements to the county jailer, said Mrs. Botts was also
in the car when Tingleaf approached and asked the woman for the dance.
He said all were seated in the auto belonging to Charlie Pettegrew, who
also resides at Eagle Point, and that all had had a few drinks. When
Tingleaf asked for the dance, Hanscom told the officer, he replied "Go
away and attend to your own business." That Tingleaf raised his arm to
strike and that he then jumped from the car and knocked Tingleaf down.Other statements filed set forth that Tingleaf had gone to the car to bring "Irene" into the hall, upon request of her aunt, Mrs. Botts. The latter had returned from the car, where earlier in the evening she had been sitting with Pettegrew, Tingleaf and Irene, when Hanscom approached and ordered the two men to get out. They did so and returned to the dance hall, Mrs. Botts coming out later with Tingleaf to get "Irene." He Finished Dance
Hanscom said he had returned to the dance hall and was dancing when
tagged by a man, who insisted upon talking to him. He refused to go and
was later approached by Constable Hoffard, who arrested him after he
finished the dance.When other dancers learned of the assault, it was stated yesterday by Eagle Point residents, they attempted to mob Hanscom and were beaten back by the officer. A number of Eagle Point people came to Medford at an early hour yesterday and remained at the hospital to learn of Tingleaf's condition. An autopsy was held late yesterday afternoon by Coroner Frank Perl with Dr. A. F. W. Kresse, the attending physician, and County Physician C. I. Drummond in attendance. Investigation of the case was being continued today by Constable Hoffard, the state police and district attorney's office. Leaves Family
Mr. Tingleaf, a farmer of the Eagle Point section, leaves a wife and two children.Hanscom, the son of Charley Hanscom of Eagle Point, has been a well-known character in the valley for several years, appearing in the courts on charges filed by his wife, who accused him of non-support and of beating their child. Medford Mail Tribune, July 10, 1933, page 1 MURDER CHARGE FILED AGAINST EAGLE POINTER
First degree murder charges were filed this morning by the district
attorney's office against Earl Hanscom, 28, of Eagle Point as a result
of the death Sunday afternoon of Albert Tingleaf, 48, also of Eagle
Point, following a fight at a dance in that town Saturday night.Hanscom, being held in the county jail here, waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the federal grand jury. State police yesterday afternoon questioned Hanscom concerning the fight and he again related the story of the altercation which resulted in Hanscom knocking Tingleaf down after "hitting him square in the face" several times, officers quoted him as saying. When Tingleaf fell, according to Hanscom, the latter said "Now you'll leave me alone," and when Tingleaf didn't answer, Hanscom went on into the dance hall and danced. He was arrested by Marshal Paul Hoffard of Eagle Point at 12:30 o'clock and brought to Medford. Hanscom had ridden to the dance with the Tingleaf family, police said, and they had always seemed to be the best of friends. The fight occurred over a dance with Irene Gerome of Portland, who was attending the dance as the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts, who conduct the orchestra there. The Eagle Point dance hall is located in the town, across the street from the bank. State police were in the Eagle Point district today checking on information concerning the fight. Medford Mail Tribune, July 11, 1933, page 1 TINGLEAF RITES NEXT THURSDAY
Albert John Tingleaf, resident of Eagle Point for the past three years,
who passed at a local hospital Sunday as the result of severe blows to
the head, was born in Sweden, May 30, 1884, and came to the United
States in 1892.He was united in marriage to Millie Tucker at Williamsfield, Ill., July 28, 1907. Four children were born to the union: Clarence, Delbert, Beulah and June, all at home. He also leaves two brothers, Richard and Fred of Riverside, California. His many friends of the Eagle Point and Medford districts mourn his passing. Funeral services will be conducted from the Perl Funeral Home Thursday at 2:00 p.m., Rev. J. S. Smith of Butte Falls officiating. Interment in Siskiyou Memorial Park. Eagle Point Grange will have charge of the services at the grave. Medford Mail Tribune, July 11, 1933, page 3 EAGLE PT. GRANGE
Eagle Point Grange met July 6 with a small attendance.Legislative committee reports plans to have a speaker present at the next meeting to explain the measures as printed in voters' pamphlet. A committee was appointed to prepare more plans on the building of a new hall, consisting of five members. The H.E.C. reports that July 14 will be cleanup day at the grange hall. All women wishing to help are invited. Lecture hour was in keeping with the holiday, consisting of patriotic songs and short history sketches of "Yankee Doodle," "America," and "America the Beautiful." A reading "The Declaration of Independence of Women" by Gertrude Haak, was followed by a short skit about the absent-minded professor in a department store--all of which was enjoyable. Lecturer announced that it is expected that Phoenix Grange will have charge of the program at the next meeting, if it can be arranged. H.E. club met at Mrs. Amy Brown's June 28 with 21 ladies present. An interesting business session was held, at which a committee was appointed to plan a candy social. Special program consisted of a miscellaneous shower for a member. Hostess served a refreshing lunch. Medford Mail Tribune, July 11, 1933, page 3 TRAIL
TRAIL, July 11.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson and son Carroll,
accompanied by their guests L. C. Porter and Richard Rudolph, drove to
Roseburg for a two days' visit with Mrs. Watson's sister and husband,
Mr. and Mrs. Wash Hughes, returning home Wednesday evening.Mesdames Ralph Watson, Harry Newman and S. W. Hutchinson motored south of Ashland to spend Thursday with Mrs. Boyd Tucker. On the return trip they called on Mrs. Lizzie Nicholson in Ashland. Carroll Watson and friend Richard Rudolph were in Medford on Thursday. Mission church people from here and some of the Medford Apostolic faith people held a picnic on Elk Creek the Fourth. Geraldine Scott is recovering from injuries sustained in a recent accident. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson spent the Fourth with their son Keva inson and family of Klamath Falls near Diamond Lake, where the men fished. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pence and son of Klamath Falls spent the Fourth with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Pence, here. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Morgan and friend Mr. MacLean were in Medford Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peyton and children, Mr. and Mrs. H. Sawyer and little son, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Morgan and D. E. MacLean drove to Fish Lake on a fishing trip the Fourth. Medford Mail Tribune, July 11, 1933, page 9 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, July 11.--(Spl.)--W.
E. Hammond left July 6 with his sheep for the high mountains in Douglas
County.Claude Teague's younger daughter was taken suddenly ill last week and rushed to the hospital, where she was operated on for appendicitis. She is reported to be getting along nicely. The families of Rusho, Cummings, Shearin and Crandall took a basket dinner and spent the 4th at Mr. and Mrs. Brouse's who live on the Butte Falls highway. Dr. Forbes of Eagle Point was called to Mr. and Mrs. Rusho's July 9. The mother has been ill for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Everette Evensizer spent the 4th in the Applegate district. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Knadler entertained the families of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Robertson, Carlson and Gunderman the 4th at a picnic dinner under the big oaks. Medford Mail Tribune, July 11, 1933, page 12 HANSCOM BOUND TO GRAND JURY IN DANCE DEATH
Earl Hanscom, 29, of Eagle Point, bound over to the grand jury on a
charge of first degree murder preferred by District Attorney George
Codding, following the death of Albert J. Tingleaf, 48, of Eagle Point,
assaulted by Hanscom in a "brutal" affray at the Saturday night dance,
was being questioned again today.He is held in county jail without bail, awaiting the next meeting of the grand jury. Funeral services for Mr. Tingleaf will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Perl Funeral Parlors at 2 o'clock. Following his death this dispatch was received from the Eagle Point community. "News has just come of the sad tragedy which occurred at the dance here last Saturday night, and which resulted in the death of Albert J. Tingleaf, a highly respected member of the community. The whole community is deeply shocked and grieved. Mr. Tingleaf and his family came into this community less than three years ago from Riverside, Cal. They rented the Mrs. Campbell ranch and were in the dairy business. During their short stay here they have won the respect and friendship of the whole community, but they have also gone through some trying experiences in regard to accidents. Two years ago this month, Delbert, the fourteen-year-old son, accidentally shot a visiting friend who lived but short time. A year ago this month, Delbert met with an automobile accident from which he is not yet recovered, still going on crutches. All members of the family were active members of the Eagle Point Grange. Mr. Tingleaf's brother arrived from California July 10." Medford Mail Tribune, July 12, 1933, page 1 TINGLEAF RITES ARE ATTENDED BY HOST OF FRIENDS
Friends of Albert J. Tingleaf of Eagle Point, for whose sudden death
Earl Hanscom is held in county jail on a charge of first degree murder,
came to Medford today from all sections of the valley to pay their
respects at funeral rites conducted at the Perl Funeral Parlor, which
was overcrowded at 2:00 o'clock this afternoon.Masses of flowers were embanked about the room, and the Eagle Point Grange, attending in a body, added the beautiful Grange ceremony to the solemn service, conducted by Rev. C. J. Smith of Butte Falls. Music for the funeral services was furnished by the Grange, which also directed ceremonies at the grave in Siskiyou Memorial Park. Pall bearers for the funeral were: William Perry, Harry Ward, Paul Force, L. A. Smith, George Miller and Ralph Botts, all particular friends of Mr. Tingleaf. Hanscom, who allegedly assaulted Mr. Tingleaf at the dance at Eagle Point last Saturday night, causing him a nine-inch fracture of the skull and numerous fractures of the facial bones, which brought about death the following Sunday afternoon, has been bound over to the grand jury without bail. He will be held in county jail awaiting the next meeting of the grand jury. A charge of murder in the first degree has been filed by District Attorney George Codding against the man. Medford Mail Tribune, July 13, 1933, page 1 NO DANCE SATURDAY IN EAGLE POINT HALL
Announcement was made today that the dance next Saturday night, July
15, at the Eagle Point dance hall, located across the street from the
bank in that town, has been called off.Medford Mail Tribune, July 13, 1933, page 3 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, July 13.--(Spl.)--Beth and Verna Cingcade were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Sieverson, from near the 401 ranch at Diamond, for
several days last week. They returned with a fine lot of trout.Frances Davidson spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Eva Merritt, at Reese Creek. Orin Adamson was home for the weekend from the Diamond Lake road construction camp, where he is working for Wm. von der Hellen. Millard Robertson and wife have moved to the Diamond Lake road construction camp, where they will live while Mr. Robertson is working on the new road. Ralph Hurst spent the weekend at home, coming down from the Crater Lake Forest Service camp. Mr. and Mrs. Millard Robertson were visiting at Mrs. Robertson's parents', Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hannaford, Sunday. A sister of Mrs. Bogenoff's has moved into the Floyd Wilson house. Marie Davidson and Myriam Cummings spent Sunday with Beth and Verna Cingcade. Mr. and Mrs. Orin Adamson visited Sunday with Mrs. Adamson's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pullen. Mr. Adamson has a number of stands of bees on the Pullen place. Mrs. Edith Weidman, Mrs. Ben Kingery and Mrs. Ruth Davidson visited Mrs. Sarah Coy Sunday. Mrs. Coy has been suffering with rheumatism lately. Mrs. Anna Tucker of Klamath Falls is spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Tingleaf, and family. Clarence Tingleaf, George Miller and son Neil and Reese Deathridge are building the new bridge which spans Little Butte Creek at the H. W. Ward place, which collapsed some time ago. The following spent the Fourth at Butte Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Will Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Royal Brown, Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy, Lyle Van Scoy, Mr. and Mrs. Bogenoff, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert LaRoque, Sam Harnish, Mrs. Eva Nichols and daughters Ruth and Margery, Leila Gallien, Chester Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Throckmorton, Dale and Eleanor, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashpole and son Donald, Bertland Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walker and children George and Alice; Mrs. Sam Coy and family, Vance Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoffard and daughter Polly; Mrs. Celia Holmes and Boyden Charley of Climax, who was a guest of the Coy family. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Taylor and son Billie, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family spent the weekend at the Sam Coy ranch at Climax. Miss Leila Parks of Creswell, Oregon, spent ten days at the Sunnyside Hotel visiting Mrs. Millie Hoyt. Miss Parkes was a teacher in the Fort Klamath district, and while there was a close friend of the Hoyt family. Donald Elliott and family of the Roxy Ann district, J. B. McGrew and family of the Little Butte orchard and the John Pearce family picnicked the Fourth on the banks of Little Butte above Brownsboro. Mrs. C. B. Chrysler of Klamath Falls visited Sunday with Mrs. Millie Hoyt at the Sunnyside Hotel. L. T. Brittsan and family and father, H. W. Brittsan, also of Medford, picnicked in Ashland park the Fourth. Eagle Point Irrigation Ditch Co. recently sold a tract of land known as the old Anderson or Ada Bell ranch, to Jesse Allen. Charlie Cingcade and John Esch took a large band of sheep up the mountains in the Climax district July 10. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts and son of Medford, Mr. Botts' father, Mrs. Botts' niece, Mrs. Irene Gleason of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stowell and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tingleaf and Beulah, June, Clarence and Delbert Tingleaf, Billie Gibson and Pearl Stowell formed a picnic party on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry on the Fourth. Mrs. Millie Hoyt, ill so long at her mother's, is steadily growing weaker, although still able to speak a few words to the many friends who call to see her. Her husband, Ed Hoyt, remains here most of the time, making a few rush trips to Fort Klamath to oversee his ranch work there. Glenn Lanning, who went to Southern California points a few weeks ago looking for work, returned recently. Medford Mail Tribune, July 13, 1933, page 9 Eagle Point Man Killed in Dance
Hall Fight
Albert Tingleaf, 45, of Eagle Point died at a Medford hospital Sunday,
and Earl Hanscom, 29, of the same town is in the Jackson County jail
held on a first-degree murder charge, as the result of an affray at an
Eagle Point dance early Sunday morning, in which Tingleaf received a
nine-inch break in his skull.Hanscom, arrested by Marshal Paul Hoffard of Eagle Point, was taken to Medford about 1 a.m. His clothes were stained with blood and smeared with gray hairs, believed to be Tingleaf's. About the same time Tingleaf was taken to a Medford hospital, unconscious, his head badly mutilated and streaming with blood. Fight Starts Over Girl
The fight is alleged to have started over a woman named Irene Gerome,
of Portland, a niece of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts, Medford musicians.
Her identity was not revealed until Sunday evening when she was taken
in Portland by state police after she had left for the north on the
Sunday morning train. She will be returned as a witness, it is said.Hanscom was seated in a car outside the dance hall, it is said, when Tingleaf approached and said, "This is our dance Irene." Hanscom then told Tingleaf to mind his own business and the fight started. Hanscom was believed to have struck Tingleaf with the handle of an auto jack, as his hands did not show any marks and Tingleaf's skull was broken open. Hanscom denied using anything but his fist, however. Mrs. Botts was also said to have been seated in the car when the fight started and Mr. Botts was in the dance hall. Irene Gerome had been their guest at the dance. Mr. Botts is instructor of music in the Gold Hill schools. Gold Hill News, July 13, 1933, page 1 HANSCOM'S CLAIM OF DANCE DRINKS MET BY DENIAL
"There was no drinking in that car during my presence," Mrs. R. A. Botts informed the Mail Tribune last
night, referring to statements, allegedly made by Earl Hanscom, held
for first degree murder, regarding events leading up to the Eagle Point
dance affray of last Saturday midnight, which brought death to Albert
J. Tingleaf.Hanscom in statements made to county jailer Fred Kelly, following his arrest and incarceration in the county jail, placed Mr. Tingleaf, Mrs. Botts, Charles Pettegrew and Irene Gerome of Portland in the car during some "between-dances" drinking. Mrs. Earl Hanscom, wife of the alleged killer, held without bond, has arrived in Medford from California with her young son. She was seen yesterday wheeling the boy on the streets. Both appeared in much better health than when they left Medford some time ago, after Mrs. Hanscom had sued her husband for non-support. He was convicted of the charge and paroled by the judge. Mrs. Hanscom gave no reason yesterday for being in Medford and stated she knew nothing of the alleged murder until she arrived here. When suing Hanscom, his wife claimed that he "beat the baby," in addition to refusing to support him. Medford Mail Tribune, July 14, 1933, page 2 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, July 14.--(Spl.)--A community picnic was enjoyed near the
creek on the Bill Gibson ranch by a number of Brownsboro folks the
Fourth of July. As many had made plans to spend the day elsewhere, the
attendance was not large.Billy Wright fell from a tree last Wednesday and injured his arm but had no bones broken. Guests of the Charles Terrill home last week were Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Terrill of Yreka, Cal., and Mr. and Mrs. Terrill of Klamath Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Billings of Ashland were welcome visitors at Sunday school last week. Mr. Billings gave an interesting talk at the close of the lesson. Mrs. Monia and Mrs. Mary Charley spent a few days at Hilt, Cal., last week with Mrs. Monia's son Vernon and family. While here from his home at Ross Lane last Thursday, Ralph Tucker was taken seriously ill. A physician was called, and after a few hours he was able to be taken home and is now reported as getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. L. Blaess had as guests the Fourth Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Poole of Griffin creek. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer were shopping in Medford Tuesday. Verne Fowler, Ralph Glass, Lester Marshall and Bill Monia spent the Fourth at Butte Falls. Medford Mail Tribune, July 14, 1933, page 6 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, July 14.--(Spl.)--Nell Haley of Redwood City, Calif., is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Nick Young, for the summer.Tim Dugan is haying this week. This community is grief stricken over the sudden death of A. J. Tingleaf of Eagle Point and extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Joe Timmons of Sacramento, Calif., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Mrs. Charles Damon and daughter Evelyn of Finley, Ohio, visited Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline a few days. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Glenn Lanning were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walters of Talent. Mrs. Bessie Bateman and two sons of Medford are spending a few days at the Charles Johnson home. Visitors at the Natwick home Wednesday were Mrs. Eva Nichols and daughter Marjory, Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy and Mrs. Ruth Walton. George Nichols, Sr., of Medford is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Marsh Garrett. Medford Mail Tribune, July 14, 1933, page 6 TRAIL
TRAIL, July 17.--(Spl.)--D. E. MacLean, who has been visiting several
weeks with his friends Mr. and Mrs. B. Morgan, left by train for his
home in San Francisco Thursday.Carl Stearns has been home on a furlough, visiting his mother, Mrs. H. L. Johnson, and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Keva E. Hutchinson and little daughter Shirley, of Klamath Falls, were visiting over the weekend with his parents here. Mesdames Ralph Watson, Bill Burke, Bob Morgan and Ed Pence were shopping in Medford Wednesday. Carroll Watson and friend Richard Rudolph are making hay on the Ralph Watson place. Mr. and Mrs. C. Oden and friends Mr. and Mrs. D. Miller, of Pasadena, who are staying at Casey's Camp, visited at the S. W. Hutchinson home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Porter, who are stationed here at the Mission, visited her brother's family Friday. We are having some warm weather these days, registering above 90 most every afternoon. However, we had delightfully cool weather the forepart of the season. Medford Mail Tribune, July 17, 1933, page 4 Hanscom Pleads Guilty in Eagle Point Dance Slaying
Earl Hanscom, 28, Eagle Point farmer boy, charged with the murder of
Albert J. Tingleaf, his friend and neighbor, this afternoon entered a
plea of guilty to murder in the second degree and was sentenced to life
imprisonment in state prison, by Circuit Judge George F. Skipworth.LIFE SENTENCE PRONOUNCED BY JUDGE AT ONCE Hanscom wept bitterly at the fateful words. He will be taken to state prison in a day or so. Hanscom pleaded guilty on a district attorney's information and waived a grand jury hearing. The court named attorney E. E. Kelly as his counsel. The husky-appearing defendant told the court that "it was all a mistake--and so unnecessary. Tingleaf was my friend, and I want in some way to extend my sympathy to his family." Hanscom said he "did not know how it happened," and spoke in praise of the treatment accorded him by the state police. The entire proceedings required hardly five minutes. Hanscom has been pondering the entering of a second degree murder plea for several days and reached a decision today. Tingleaf, a middle-aged farmer, was killed by Hanscom Saturday night, July 8, following an altercation at the Eagle Point dance. Tingleaf died the following day in a local hospital from injuries sustained in a terrific beating. Hanscom has lived practically all his life in this section. He first came into public notice a year or so ago, when he was charged with non-support of his child and wife. He was later paroled by Circuit Judge Norton. His wife, as soon as she heard of his present predicament, came from Los Angeles. Medford Mail Tribune, July 18, 1933, page 1 Phoenix Grange to Stage Program at Eagle Pt. Tonight
PHOENIX, July 18.--(Spl.)--Eagle Point has extended to Phoenix Grange
an invitation to put on the lecture hour program at their Grange
tonight.Practice was held on Thursday night of last week at the hall, and a further practice was held Monday night of this week. It is hoped that a large number of the members of the Phoenix Grange will make plans to attend the meeting at Eagle Point tonight. Anyone wishing transportation should contact some of the Grange members with cars and a way can be provided. Medford Mail Tribune, July 18, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, July 18.--(Spl.)--J. V. Hastings and family of the Lithia
barber shop of Ashland stopped at W. H. Wright service station Sunday
for repair work. They were en route up Butte Creek to fish.Bill Gibson was busy the past week harvesting and delivering to Medford his early potato crop. Joe Maxfield also took in a load of apples. Mrs. Joe Maxfield spent several days last week visiting her mother and brother at Climax. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Myers and family, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Charley and children and Mildred Hansen spent Sunday at Dead Indian Soda Springs. Claus Charley has been binding grain the past week for Bill Gibson, W. M. Hansen and G. A. Hansen. Mr. and Mrs. Y. W. Marshall, Lester and Glen Marshall and Walter Stralin were dinner guests of Mrs. Monia last Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, July 18, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, July 19.--(Spl.)--Mrs. John Miller spent three days with
her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Crawford and family of near Central Point.John Newcomb, working at the C.C.C. camp at Lake of the Woods, was home over the weekend. Charles Wisdom and family, who have been living on the Arglee Green place for 18 months, have moved to Phoenix. The Wisdoms came here from Los Angeles. He was hurt in an accident in the Applegate district while working for the federal Forest Service and has been laid up ever since. He is receiving compensation from the government. Joe Wisdom is working at C.C.C. camp, Crater Lake, and Audrey is at the upper Rogue Forest Service camp. Peter Young, Charlie Givan and Bill Holman are building a dam over Little Butte Creek below the bridge on the Crater Lake Highway, to divert water into the Britt-Givan irrigation ditch. The ten who have been thinning apples on the Ala Vista orchard finished Tuesday. There will be a good crop of apples and pears there this year. Blight cutting is continuing. Miss Patsy Crawford, eight-year-old daughter of Raymond Crawford, of near Central Point, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. John Miller, for several days. Sam Coy was down from his Climax ranch Tuesday and attended Eagle Point Grange. A. C. Mittelstaedt, Julius Bitterling and Peyton Newcomb went to the White ranch at Climax (which Mittelstaedt and Bitterling have rented for summer pasture for cattle) July 13 to round up and bring in to Eagle Point some cattle. While there Mr. Mittelstaedt had a bad accident. A young colt ran into a barbed wire fence and was badly cut about the chest and legs. They returned July 14. John Miller is still at work building a barn for his son-in-law, Raymond Crawford, on the Pacific Highway, near Central Point. He was home over the weekend. Ben Kingery is stationed in Medford as one of the forest [fire] fighting crew of the federal Forest Service. He is on duty "at call" 24 hours a day. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davies and W. E. Davies attended Sams Valley grange July 15, where C. F. and W. E. Davies had a part on the legislative program. Mrs. Gertrude Haak also participated. Sams Valley grange was unable to attend. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Irwin of Vancouver, Wash., spent July 5 and 6 with Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Newcomb. On the 6th Mr. and Mrs. Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb, Peyton and Jackie Littrell went to the Dead Indian springs, where they visited at the cabin of Mrs. George Eads and daughter, Mrs. Theo. Merriweather of Ventura, Cal. Cheesemakers ball club omitted its regular dance July 15 out of respect to the memory of Albert J. Tingleaf. Volney Dixon of Medford has just completed a line fence between Mrs. M. L. Pruett's property and that of Howard Short. Mr. Short recently bought a part of the Pruett farm and has been making extensive improvements, among which are seeding the whole place to clover and grasses and remodeling the bungalow from which there is a view of Mt. Pitt. A group who enjoyed a picnic dinner at the Elks picnic grounds the Fourth were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short, Mrs. Francis Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Esch, Mr. and Mrs. John Ousterhout, Mr. and Mrs. George Ousterhout and family, Mrs. M. L. Pruett, Guy Pruett, Herbert and Donald Pruett of Eagle Point and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley of Lake Creek. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith entertained Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell July 4. Dorothy Coy has been helping James Linn thin apricots the past week. They expect to begin picking in another week. Mr. Linn's apricots have a fine reputation for flavor, being non-irrigated. There is a fine crop of apricots and peaches on this ranch this year. Arthur Davies of Victoria, B.C., returned home after visiting for some time with his nephews, C. F. and W. E. Davies and families. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davies and Kathleen, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies and son Morris, Leonard Davies, son of Walter Davies of Salem and Arthur Davies of Victoria, spent the Fourth on Big Butte road, near Butte Falls. The men going to Butte Falls for the ball game between Eagle Point Cheesemakers and Sheridan. Mr. and Mrs. Woods spent the Fourth with their son, Jack Woods, and family in the Antelope district. Ted Tresham of the 401 district was also a guest. Coquille Loggers defeated the Eagle Point Cheesemakers on the home field July 9, the game ending in a score of 10 to 6. Mrs. N. B. Newcomb and son Peyton went with friends to Lake of the Woods for the Fourth. They visited John Newcomb at the C.C.C. camp and were invited to dinner. Mrs. C. F. Davies, Mrs. Sam Coy, Dorothy Coy and Mrs. Grace Walker visited the Phoenix Grange July 11. More than a hundred people here paid their respects to Albert J. Tingleaf July 13, when the funeral was held at Medford. Eagle Point grange conducted the services at the grave with many participating in the beautiful ceremony. Rev. J. S. Smith of Butte Falls preached the funeral sermon, and W. E. Davies, master, and Dr. D. W. Forbes, chaplain, officiated in the Grange ceremony. The entire community grieves with the bereaved family. July 17 A. Woodrich was pleasantly surprised by a large group of friends coming in to celebrate his birthday. The Rogue River Cowboys furnished the music. Enjoying the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Mr. and Mrs. Theron Taylor and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cowden, Wayne and Bert Whaley, Charles Sturgill, Eileen Grow, Mrs. Julia Stinson. Ice cream and cake were served. Everyone had a good time. Boy Scouts met with A. Woodrich July 12 with a large attendance. The boys are attending loyally during the summer. Mrs. Lily Cingcade visited with Eugene Newman at Table Rock on Sunday. Mr. Newman has been very ill for a long time. Mrs. John Hankins, who has been staying with Mrs. John Carnes, returned home to Reese Creek last week. Charlie Cingcade, John Esch and Arron took a band of 1800 sheep to the Mt. Pitt district. While there the boys climbed to the top of Mt. Pitt. Francis and Marie Davidson visited Sunday with Myriam Cummons of Reese Creek. Mr. Whaley of Derby spent several days with his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Hurst, last week. Mrs. Ben Kingery and children Irene and Billie spent Sunday with Mrs. Lois Robertson. Thinning of pears was finished on the Dodge ranch Saturday, but a crew is still cutting blight. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Marshall, who have been living in the cottage on the Ala Vista orchard, moved to Medford July 18. Mr. Marshall has charge of the Ala Vista packing house, and several weeks are needed to get things in shape for the packing season. Mrs. Lily Cingcade received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, evangelists who held services here for several weeks, saying that they were having wonderful success in their meetings in Canby, Ore., with several converts. They expect to hold services in Central Point soon. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer entertained Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Marshall at a chicken dinner Sunday. All report a delightful time. Mr. Spencer has several hundred fine Plymouth Rock chickens. Orin Adamson was down from the Diamond Lake construction camp and spent the weekend with his family. Ralph Hurst was home for the weekend from the Prospect Forest Service camp. Medford Mail Tribune, July 19, 1933, page 9 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, July 19.--(Spl.)--G.
W. Nichols of Medford is spending the summer with his daughter, Mrs.
Marsh Garrett.Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Woodruff are entertaining relatives this week from Long Beach, Calif. Mrs. W. E. Fulton and Mrs. Everett Evensizer drove to Holcomb mineral springs July 16. Many Reese Creek residents attended the funeral of Albert Tingleaf at Medford July 13. Community extends their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. and Mrs. Will McDowell of Medford visited Mr. and Mrs. Everett Evensizer over Sunday. Mrs. McDowell is Mrs. Evensizer's sister. Medford Mail Tribune, July 19, 1933, page 9 HANSCOM SLATED FOR PRISON TRIP IN CURRENT WEEK
Earl Hanscom, Eagle Point farmer, sentenced to life imprisonment
yesterday upon his plea of guilty for the murder of Albert J. Tingleaf,
friend and neighbor, as the climax to a trivial quarrel outside an
Eagle Point dance hall, about midnight on Saturday, July 8, will be
taken to the state penitentiary within the week by Sheriff Olmscheid.
Tingleaf died the following day from the effects of a terrific beating
at the hands of Hanscom.Hanscom, who wept bitterly in court yesterday when he entered a plea of guilty, was more reconciled today in his cell, but still deeply remorseful. He expressed regret and sympathy for the family of his victim in open court before the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment was imposed by Judge Skipworth. Hanscom was allowed to plead guilty to second degree murder because of the lack of premeditation in the killing, it occurring following a violent outburst of temper. The two men were good friends. The case of Fred Wolf, charged with murder as the climax of a rural love triangle last May in which William Sheldon was slain, is still pending in the local courts. He is represented by attorney Frank DeSouza. Wolf awaits grand jury action and attorney DeSouza said no guilty plea would be entered. Hanscom, when he reaches the penitentiary, will join a large colony of Jackson County inmates serving for felonies ranging from theft to capital offenses. Among the "lifers" from this county are the DeAutremont brothers, confessed Siskiyou tunnel bandits and slayers, now on their seventh year of imprisonment; Pat Donohue, sentenced as a habitual criminal for attempting to force a local junk dealer by torture to reveal the hiding place of his mythical wealth; Albert W. Reed, Denver, Colo., youth, found guilty of slaying Victor Knott, Ashland special policeman in November, 1931. Paul McQuade and Lee Jackson, pals of Reed in crime, have never been captured. Medford Mail Tribune, July 19, 1933, page 10 EAGLE POINT GRANGE PROGRAM
PHOENIX, July 20.--(Special)--Twenty-five members of Phoenix Grange
attended the meeting of Eagle Point Grange Tuesday night and presented
the following program: Community singing, led by Vaughn Quackenbush,
music chairman; reading by Mrs. Donna Graffis; play "Just a Love Nest,"
cast Roy Denzer, Mildred Ward and Mabel Quackenbush; "The Census
Taking" by Geo. Drake and O. C. Maust, duet, Mr. and Mrs. Delno Sloan,
with Mrs. Mabel Quackenbush accompanying; play, "The Bath Room Door,"
cast Mrs. Florence Drake, Cloteen Newbry, T. M. Caster, Mrs. Susie
Maust, Vaughn Quackenbush, Lester Newbry, Mrs. Enid Caster; two chorus
numbers by a chorus organized during the past week by Vaughn
Quackenbush, chairman of the music committee, and comprised the
following: tenors, Delno Sloan and Vaugh Quackenbush; sopranos, Mildred
Ward, Susie Maust and Cloteen Newbry; alto, LaFaye Caster, Florence
Drake and Gladys Sloan and bass, O. C. Maust, Bob Logan and Lester
Newbry.PRESENTED BY PHOENIX VISITORS Others present from Phoenix Grange were Mrs. Edmona Anderson, Lee Denzer, Mr. and Mrs. Cal Lusk, and Sybil Caster and R. C. Ward. Miss Donna Hilderbrand, a visitor at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Donna Graffis, accompanied the Phoenix members. Medford Mail Tribune, July 20, 1933, page 10 HANSCOM TAKEN TO PENITENTIARY FOR LIFE TERM
Earl Hanscom, 29, husky Eagle Point district farmer, who near midnight
on Saturday, July 9, slew his friend and neighbor, Albert J. Tingleaf,
middle-aged farmer, left this morning by train for Salem in charge of
Deputy Sheriff Phil Lowd, to start serving a life sentence in the state
prison. Hanscom Tuesday entered a plea of second-degree murder.Hanscom battered Tingleaf during a trivial quarrel, until he died from injuries in a local hospital the following day. The fatal fracas occurred outside the dance hall at Eagle Point. Dressed in a neatly pressed blue suit and a bright-hued necktie, Hanscom, reconciled to his fate, left the county jail. No friends or kin were present to bid him goodbye. They had said their partings yesterday. He was handcuffed to Deputy Lowd and bade farewell to the few people about the courthouse this morning. He was whisked to the Southern Pacific depot and placed aboard the 10:30 northbound passenger train. Reaching Salem early this evening, he will immediately be "dressed in" at the penitentiary. Hanscom, following his arrest and sentence, was inconsolable in court. Since then he has gradually adopted a more philosophical attitude and is contrite and penitent. Hanscom has lived all his life in this county. A violent temper is blamed by friends for his predicament. Two years ago he came into the news when his wife filed charges of non-support against him. After several weeks of legal bickering, Hanscom was brought to court, friends interceded, and Circuit Judge Norton paroled him. His wife and 18-months-old babe returned to this city from Los Angeles shortly after the slaying. Medford Mail Tribune, July 21, 1933, page 2 EAGLE POINT GRANGE GIVEN REPORTS
Eagle Point Grange met July 18 and committee reports were made.FROM COMMITTEES IN MEET The legislative committee had assigned the proposed measures to be voted upon to different members of the Grange to explain their meaning: C. F. Davies, I. R. Kline, Mr. Merriman, Worthy Master W. E. Davies, Dr. Forbes and A. C. Mittelstaedt each gave a few minutes' talk. Members of Phoenix Grange were present in large numbers, getting acquainted, and their worthy lecturer, Elva Caster, presented a program. The program was much enjoyed, and a standing vote of thanks was given the visitors for their efforts. After Grange closed, a lunch was served during the visiting hour. H.E. Club meets with Mrs. Grace Walker July 26. Everyone is urged to plan to be there. Visitors welcome. Medford Mail Tribune, July 21, 1933, page 11 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, July
21.--(Spl.)--Joe Timmins, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Nick
Young, left for Portland Tuesday.Mrs. Emma Freeman, Blaine Farmer of Marysville, Calif., Mrs. Anna Foster of Live Oak, Calif., visited Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson spent the evening at Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick's Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell shopped in Medford Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fort, Mrs. White and Mr. Ball arrived at the Holman home from Los Angeles. They are spending several days at the Elks picnic grounds camping. Mr. Fort is enjoying fishing in Rogue River. Mr. and Mrs. Fort lived on the von der Hellen place several years ago, and they think they will return to Oregon in the future. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell and Mrs. W. R. Holman and daughter Grace attended the Eagle Point grange Tuesday. A group of friends gathered in a joint picnic at Butte Falls park Sunday. Those who enjoyed the day from Phoenix were; Mr. and Mrs. Sheets and son, also daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bishop and family, Jerry Bishop, Ida Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Caster and two daughters Elva and Sybil, Mr. and Mrs. John Owens and son Deane, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Owens from the Wellen district, Mr. and Mrs. Goss of Butte Falls, Mrs. Effie Caster and sons Marion and Orville from Central Point, Dorothy and Lucille Coy of Eagle Point, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family of the Long Mountain district. A surprise party was given at the Woodrich home July 17 in Eagle Point in honor of Mr. Woodrich's birthday. Those enjoying the evening were: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman, Mr. and Mrs. Theron Taylor and son Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cowden, Bert and Wayne Whaley, Chuck Sturgill, Eileen Grow and Mrs. Julia Stinson of Medford, who is visiting Mrs. Sam Coy. Rogue River Cowboys furnished music and singing, and ice cream and cake were served. Medford Mail Tribune, July 21, 1933, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, July 22.--(Spl.)--Carroll
Watson and friend Richard Rudolph made a business trip to Diamond Lake
Wednesday.Mrs. Alice Cusick and daughter Dorothy of Sacramento, Cal., stopped to visit Mrs. E. E. Ash en route home from Portland the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan spent Tuesday at the Medford Hotel, where they visited their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Richter of San Francisco, on a business trip to Portland. Mrs. Mary Wooderpiel and children of Yoncalla, Ore., are here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Weeks. Mrs. B. Scott, who has been quite ill, is much better and is able to sit up. E. E. Ash was quite ill Thursday but is better at this time. Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale and Miss Anna Wells were shopping in Medford Tuesday. Mrs. Porter went to Medford Tuesday to spend a few days with her family. Mrs. E. E. Ash and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Cushman. They put in the time quilting. Tuesday nine neighbor ladies gave Mrs. Howard Ash a surprise by going in to spend the day and quilting for her. A covered dish lunch was served at noon. Everyone had a delightful time visiting. Medford Mail Tribune, July 23, 1933, page 5 McLEOD
McLEOD, July 25.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Lucy Harris, who has enjoyed several
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. E. D. Hoag, and family, has returned
home to Salem.Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter of Phoenix were weekend guests at McLeod camp ground and made some fine catches of steelhead, jack salmon and chinooks. Dr. Haines of Ashland spent Sunday at his ranch, the former Mansfield place. The river is now at the best stage for fishing. Some fine catches were made just above McLeod bridge Sunday. One party of four landed twenty fish, steelhead, trout and jack salmon. The continued high water all spring brought more big fish in the upper river than has been known for some years, and presented the early placing of the racks at Elk Creek station. The mouth of Big Butte is a favorite spot every evening for guests from Rogue's Roost and local resorts. A joint picnic by the Prospect and Laurelhurst Sunday schools was held at McLeod camp ground Saturday. Outdoor games were conducted by Bill Hess in the forenoon. A belated children's day program was presented by the Laurelhurst children. Rev. Heyman of Grants Pass gave an interesting talk on the history of the Sunday school as a Christian organization. Mrs. Heyman told a delightful children's story, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Neeley, who conduct these Sunday schools, made a few remarks and F. J. Ditsworth, senior member of the Laurelhurst Sunday school, responded by giving the history of the Sunday school in pioneer days here and thanked Mr. and Mrs. Neeley and Mrs. Nedry for their faithful service. A picnic lunch was enjoyed at noon by a goodly number from both communities. Medford Mail Tribune, July 25, 1933, page 7 Eagle Point Couple Will Make Home in San Diego, Cal.
Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Foreman, who have resided in the Eagle Point
district for the past year and have taken an active part in the affairs
of that community, left today on a trip north before going to San Diego
to make their home.The ranch where they resided, owned by Mrs. Lillian B. Foreman, was sold and Mr. and Mrs. John Jones and family of Oceanside took possession yesterday, Mrs. Foreman said. The Foremans will visit in Portland for some time before continuing to Eastern Oregon to visit his people. From there they will go to San Diego and Mrs. Foreman will go east to visit her relatives and attend the world's fair. Medford Mail Tribune, July 26, 1933, page 3 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, July 26.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brown of Talent are
staying in the cottage on the George Stowell place and helping Mr.
Stowell with the milking.Roy Thompson is helping Guy Pruett throughout the hay and grain season. Thomas Riley, who had his collarbone broken in an automobile accident on the Fourth, is getting along nicely. Bob Rose of near Round Top shot a large cougar last week. He reports that the cougar got five of his milk goats. George Daley, Jr., has a new car. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Lyle and Barbara Smith all spent July 16 visiting at the Ed High home in Ashland. T. T. Hatlett is building a new barn and expects to have it finished in time to put his hay in it. Ira Tungate of Butte Falls, who has been in the Sacred Heart Hospital for several months, has been moved to his home. He is getting along very well. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry visited Mrs. Millie Tingleaf July 17. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer visited Mrs. Tingleaf July 20. Mrs. Howard, mother of Mrs. John Ragsdale, was surprised with a group of friends coming in to celebrate her 55th birthday July 23. Enjoying the occasion were Mrs. Ruth Davidson, Marie and Francis, Mrs. Lois Adamson and children, Mrs. Ben Kingery and children, Mrs. Mabel Harnish and Helen, Mrs. Mary Taylor, Mrs. Gladys Ray, Mrs. Herb Perry and Myrton of Eagle Point and Mrs. Clarence Myers and Mrs. Joe Maxfield of Brownsboro. Ice cream and cake were served. Arthur Smith of Medford, brother of Roy and John Smith, spent Sunday with his brother John, and Monday with Roy Smith. Roy Smith is hauling gravel for the bridge that is being built across the Little Butte at the Ward place. Mrs. Otto Caster and daughter Sybil of Phoenix were visiting at the Percy Haley home July 17. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry were business callers in Medford July 17. Gerald Ward, who has just recovered from another attack of infection, for which he was being treated at the Sacred Heart Hospital, was visiting his parents July 15. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holman and daughters Grace and Mary Ellen called at the Wm. Perry home July 19. Mr. Adamson, Mrs. Ruth Davidson and daughter Frances celebrated their birthdays July 21. Guests were John Robertson and father, J. L. Robertson and son Chester, Mrs. Lois Adamson and family and Mrs. Ben Kingery and children. Ice cream and cake were served. Joe Wisdom spent Sunday in Eagle Point as a guest of Norman Thiede. He is from the Crater Lake camp of the C.C.C. Aubrey Wisdom was in town Sunday from the Upper Rogue camp of foresters. Those from here attending Pomona Grange at Lake Creek July 22 were Sam Coy, I. R. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mrs. Violet Spencer, Mrs. Gertrude Haak, Mrs. M. L. Pruett. They report a pleasant time and a good meeting. Mrs. Gertrude Haak spent July 24 with Mrs. M. L. Pruett. Mrs. M. L. Pruett has made some extensive improvements on her ranch home this season. The chicken house has been removed some distance from the house and the house yard greatly enlarged and fenced, part of it being planted to small fruits and flowers. A new fence has been built between the part recently sold to Howard Short of Klamath Falls and the Pruett place. The old homestead house is being torn down. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pruett moved there in 1906. They lived for three years in the homestead house before building the present house. The old house was built in the 1860s by the Stowe family, who homesteaded the place. Mr. and Mrs. Stowe and several of their children are buried on the place. This house is one of the landmarks of pioneer days. Mrs. Wm. (Martha) Gregory is a great-granddaughter of the Stowes. Serving on the election board here July 21 were Fred Pettegrew, George Holmes, Julia Davies, Gertrude Haak and Edith Weidman on the first board and John Smith, Henry Owens, Josephine Holmes, Lottie Van Scoy and Hazel Stoner on the second. C. F. Davies and W. E. Davies are painting the new barn on the C. F. Davies ranch. Slightly more than 200 votes were cast, more than one-third of the registered voters. Some of the returns were: Soldiers' and sailors' bonus amendment: Yes, 111, No, 73. County manager form of government; Yes, 67; no, 116; prosecution by information: Yes, 74; No, 108. Debt and tax limitation: Yes, 59; No 105. State power fund: Yes, 69; No, 100. Sales tax: Yes, 53; No, 156. Repeal of prohibition amendment of state: Yes, 122; No, 84. Oleomargarine tax: Yes, 122; No, 66. Farmers and Grangers are invited to a Medford Chamber of Commerce picnic August 2. The chamber will furnish all food, the guests to bring knife, fork and spoon. A good program will be given after the dinner by the Grangers. All farmers, whether Grangers or not, are urged to attend. Each person attending must be provided with a ticket, regardless of age. The tickets for farmers and Grangers in this community may be had from W. E. Davies or from C. F. Davies. I. R. Kline will also have a few to distribute. Medford Mail Tribune, July 26, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, July 27.--(Spl.)--B. Barnum of Phoenix and brother C.
Barnum of Honolulu called at the Wright store Thursday. Mr. Barnum
lived in Southern Oregon at one time and now has a sugar plantation in
Honolulu.Lois Wright spent the weekend with Irene Charley. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marean of Regina, Canada, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marean of Ashland were recent guests of the C. E. Myers home. Tuesday they and the Myers family visited Crater Lake. Mrs. B. M. Marshall of Tacoma, Harry Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyer of Reno were dinner guests at the Wright home Saturday. Mrs. Marshall is a sister of Mr. Wright's. Mrs. Amy Grissom and children and Miss Lucy Davis attended Sunday school last week. Mrs. H. W. Wright attended the Antelope Community Club at Mrs. Thompson's Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dallaire of Eugene are guests at the Brown home. Lester and Glen Marshall and Bill Monia spent several days last week at the Forest Service camp above Butte Falls, with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall. Strayer family of near Medford were Sunday guests at the Myers home. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen, Bruce Hansen, Mrs. C. E. Myers and Frances Myers, Mrs. Matlack and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen attended the play at Lake Creek Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murray, who live near Medford, were guests at the Wright home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and Louis Rohrer were guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Thornton Sunday evening at a picnic supper. Medford Mail Tribune, July 27, 1933, page 11 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, July 27.--(Spl.)--Miss Ruth Givan arrived home from
Salem for a two weeks' stay, visiting her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. George
Givan and friends.Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry were picnicking in the Butte Falls district and afterwards went to Rancheria. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walters and M. C. Kline of Talent spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline's. Mrs. M. C. Kline will stay at the Kline home for awhile. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short have been entertaining friends from Klamath Falls over the weekend. The Henry French family spent Sunday at the Holcomb springs. George Stowell killed a three-foot rattlesnake on his place several days ago. Road Supervisor Lester Throckmorton is improving the looks of the road in this district by having the weeds mowed from the side. Mr. and Mrs. Powell and family left for a several day's vacation in the mountains. Some of the farmers are busy haying again. Mrs. Alice Nichols and her brother spent Sunday visiting friends at Squaw Lake. Miss Gladys Nichols of Eagle Point is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick, for several days. Mrs. Alice Nichols has purchased a new Plymouth sedan. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth were visiting friends in this vicinity Tuesday evening. Mrs. Alice Nichols entertained with a picnic lunch on her lawn Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Robert LaRoque, Mrs. Hazel Stoner, Lyle Van Scoy and Ed Cingcade. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish of Eagle Point. Mildred Thompson has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jack Stowell, the past week. She returned to her home in Eugene Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family and Elmer Harnish left Friday afternoon for Crescent City, returning Saturday. A pleasant trip was reported. Medford Mail Tribune, July 27, 1933, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, July 31.--(Spl.)--Mrs. C. W. Cushman gave a party last week for
her little daughters' birthdays. Melba was four on July 22 and Iverene
will be five on July 29. There were ten present besides Mrs. Wilmer
Ragsdale, who assisted Mrs. Cushman with the refreshments.Mr. and Mrs. Walter Young of Los Angeles are spending their vacation at Sunset on the Rogue. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammond and children of Willow Springs spent the afternoon and evening visiting at the Harry Merriman home Tuesday. Mrs. Hammond and Mrs. Merriman are sisters. Alwin Tilton of Prospect is spending a few days with Lee and Guy Merriman. Mrs. Ralph Watson visited Mrs. Irvin Howe Tuesday. Mrs. Geo. Saltzman of Medford spent the weekend visiting friends here. Billie Money of Marysville, Cal., who has been visiting relatives and friends at Prospect, accompanied Lee Merriman on a fishing trip to Fish Lake. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash. Mrs. Harry Merriman, evangelist Sadie Porter, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson and Miss Inez Burk attended the funeral of Grandma Tucker in Ashland Sunday. Mrs. Harry Merriman and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson drove to Eagle Point Wednesday to attend the meeting of the ladies of the Grange when they met with Mrs. Grace Walker. Mr. and Mrs. R. Ryans and two sons of Medford spent Sunday here visiting with friends and fishing. Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan were dinner guests at the Jim Peyton home Wednesday. While there they caught a 27½-inch salmon. Medford Mail Tribune, July 31, 1933, page 7 ALA VISTA PACKING FIRM INCORPORATES
Articles of incorporation for Ala Vista Packing Company were filed
today at the county clerk's office. The following men are to be
associated in the concern: C. A. Knight, Walter E. Flinn and H. K.
Hanna.The purpose of the corporation will be to pick, harvest, clean, pack, ship, export, import and market fruit. Medford Mail Tribune, August 2, 1933, 1 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Aug. 2.--(Spl.)--Wade Rice, 14-year-old son of Mrs. Bird,
was riding a motorcycle belonging to Bertland Stanley, July 25, lost
control of the machine and was thrown about 20 feet into a fence. Some
men, seeing he had lost control, got in their cars and caught up with
the boy just as the accident happened. He was taken to a hospital in
Medford but is at home now. He suffered many bruises and lacerations
about the face.Wm. McLeary [sic], who has been camping in the city park for the past month, barely escaped a serious accident when he was struck by an automobile on the Crater Lake Highway, which was driven by Mrs. Elmer Robertson, who was trailing a hayrake behind her car. Mr. McNeary [sic] was thrown some distance but received only minor cuts and bruises. Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Clements and son Junior are on a vacation tour of the coast, stopping at points along the ocean and expecting to go to Canada before returning. Tom Robinson has charge of the lumber yard while Mr. Clements is away, and Mrs. Stella Haley has charge of the post office. Mrs. George Stowell has a new electric refrigerator. Mrs. Dolly Matthews moved down from her home nine miles above Butte Falls into her mother's house in Eagle Point. Sam Coy moved her household goods Monday. Dorothy Coy, Victoria Dahack and June Stowell are picking apricots on the James Linn orchard. They report a fine crop this year. James Linn has traded his apricot, pear and peach orchard for property in Chula Vista, Cal. Mrs. Linn and Mrs. Frank Linn, who has been staying at the Linn home this summer, have gone to their new home. Mr. Linn will remain to harvest his crop. Victor Tessitore, wife and daughter Rose Anna, new owners of the Linn orchard, have arrived and taken possession. Mrs. M. C. Kline, who has been living with her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Walters of Talent, for many years, is spending a few weeks with her son, I. R. Kline. Mrs. M. L. Pruett has had her house newly kalsomined. Glenn Lanning has returned from his trip through California and is working at Table Rock on the Potter Palmer orchard. Elmer Harnish enjoyed a trip to Crescent City with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holman, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert LaRoque, Mrs. Hazel Stoner, Lyle Van Scoy and Ed Cingcade were dinner guests of Mrs. Alice Nichols at her ranch home July 29. Mrs. Alice Nichols is driving a new Plymouth sedan. Mrs. Louisa Greb, who has been very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Smith, in Medford, returned home Tuesday, much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashpole and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Brophy and daughter Elaine and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Miller of Medford enjoyed a swim and wiener roast at the Jackson Hot Springs Thursday. Jasper Hanna, Jr., from up the Rogue River, was in town July 28 getting lumber from the local yard. Mary Hannaford and Mrs. Stella Van Scoy were visiting friends at the Diamond Lake road construction camp for several days this week. Mrs. Ralph Hurst went to Butte Falls Monday for a week's visit with her sister. Verne Spencer and Rudy Weidman were attending to business in Medford July 27. Mrs. Clarence Rose and children and Mrs. Millard Robertson came down from Diamond Lake to visit friends here a few days. Mrs. Mary Taylor spent the afternoon July 26 with Mrs. Sarah Coy. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and family and Mrs. Wm. Holman and family were guests at an ice cream party at Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish's Wednesday. Mrs. Grace Crawford and daughter Patricia of near Medford were visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Miller Sunday. Mrs. Ray Ward, Mrs. Tom Caster and Mrs. Enid Caster of Phoenix attended the monthly meeting of the Grange Home Economics Club at Mrs. Grace Walker's Wednesday. Mrs. Hutchinson, Sr., and Mrs. Merriman of Elk Creek also attended. Mrs. Harriet Grey of Lake Creek visited Mrs. G. M. Barr Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Loriston Wilson of Prospect were guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Henderson Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Ira Walker of Yreka, Cal., came over Tuesday to visit with her mother, Mrs. Jacob Fry, returning home Thursday. Going to Yreka with her were her two children, Donna and Shirley, who have been visiting their grandparents for two weeks. Mrs. Lyle Carlton and son Clark of Medford were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Henderson and daughter, Mrs. Barr, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kingery and children and Mrs. Ruth Davidson and children enjoyed a picnic at the new swimming hole on the Little Butte July 26. Miss Josephine Hurst is having a new roof put on her home. W. L. Hurst and John Robertson are doing the work. A brother of Charles Roadarmel from Cisco [sic], Ore., visited him for a few days this week. A load of lumber left the local lumber yard for the ranch of C. W. Woods, Prospect, July 28. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry and niece, Barbara Smith and Bonny Jean Stowell have been camping for several days at the old Four Bit ford above Butte Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fry and daughter, Mrs. Ira Walker and two children, Donald and Shirley of Yreka, Cal., spent Wednesday in Medford visiting relatives and friends. Geo. McClellan of the C.C.C. camp at Elk Creek came in Saturday and spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley and son Bertland and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Henderson attended a movie in Medford July 26. Mrs. Tom Billings of Medford spent Wednesday and Thursday with her sister, Mrs. Jacob Fry. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Prince are the parents of a nine-pound boy born at the Community Hospital in Medford July 26. Clifford Hickson is hauling a hundred tiers of wood from the Sharon Hawk ranch, which he cut last winter. Sam Coy has been hauling wood from the Wm. Phillips place for John Miller. The road supervisor of this district has been mowing the weeds along the streets of town and the roads of the surrounding territory. In town the weeds were mostly wild blue chicory and white wild carrot, which were very beautiful when in bloom, but which have spread to the neighboring farmers' fields. Miss Doris Houston of Trail, who has been house guest of Miss Eleanor Throckmorton for several days, left for her home July 29. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Noyes of San Francisco were in town from their summer home on Rogue River. Mrs. Ethel Florey of Medford was in town July 26 looking after her business property here. Mrs. H. A. Morse of Florence, Ariz., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Julius Bitterling, for the past week, left for California Wednesday. Walter Thiede has installed a new pumping system for irrigation in the Little Butte Creek, which he constructed from an old Ford engine. He says that it is working satisfactorily. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Miller and two-year-old son Harold of Klamath Falls spent July 30 with Mrs. Miller's mother, Mrs. Louisa Greb. Mrs. Harold Warren and son Jerry, Miss Bertha Stinson and Mrs. Myrtle Smith and son Alvin were Sunday guests of Mrs. Louisa Greb. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and Mrs. Woodrich spent Monday in Medford on business. A group from here which attended the play "Chintz Cottage," given at Lake Creek Saturday night by the high school pupils of Lake Creek and Brownsboro, were Mrs. Lottie Cingcade and son Lyle, Mrs. Eva Nichols and daughter Gladys, Dorothy Coy, Victoria Dahack, Grace Holman, Eileen Grow, Harold Grow and Charles Sturgill. Dorothy Coy spent the weekend visiting Eileen Grow of Reese Creek and joined a group that picnicked on Elk Creek Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Al Hildreth of Butte Falls picnicked at the swimming hole on the Little Butte with a party of friends July 30. The crowds which used to enjoy swimming at the old swimming hole near the swinging bridge have mostly deserted it for the new swimming place below the Crater Lake Highway on Lover's Lane, which was formed by the new dam built to convey water into the Britt and Young irrigation ditch. Medford Mail Tribune, August 2, 1933, page 7 MILLIE H. HOYT NATIVE DAUGHTER OF AREA, PASSES
Millie Howlett Hoyt, wife of C. E. Hoyt of Fort Klamath, Ore., daughter
of Mrs. Sarah Howlett, passed away at the Sunnyside Hotel in Eagle
Point Wednesday evening at 9:50, after an illness of the past seven
months.Mrs. Hoyt was a native daughter of Southern Oregon, having been born at Eagle Point, Ore., February 24, 1872, and according to Auntie Howlett, mother of Mrs. Hoyt, Eagle Point had not been originated at that time, there being only four farms in that district. She received her education in the schools of Medford, under direction of Professor Narregan (now deceased). She later met and was united in marriage to Mr. Hoyt at Eagle Point, December 9, 1896. They made their home in Jackson County for two years and in 1898 moved to Fort Klamath, living there until six months ago, when she came back to Eagle Point to be with her mother during her sickness. She also leaves two other sisters, Mrs. J. M. Lewis of Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Tabia Shaw of Portland, Ore., three nieces and three nephews, Eddie Lewis and Vergie Potts of Washington, Harold, Fred and Zelma Shaw of Portland and Esther Brooks of Gresham, Ore. Funeral services will be held at the Perl funeral home August 5, 1933, at 2 p.m., Rev. W. R. Baird of the Christian church officiating, assisted by Rev. Smith of Butte Falls, Ore. Interment will take place in the family plot in the Antelope cemetery, near Eagle Point. Medford Mail Tribune, August 3, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Aug. 3.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Royal Brown, Mrs. Celia Holmes and
Donald Ashpole drove to Crater Lake July 30, returning via Klamath
Falls.Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer Saturday evening. N. B. Newcomb has the contract for hauling 90 tons of hay for Mr. Van Dyke on the Pacific Highway. He is hauling the hay from the Wm. Gore ranch to the Van Dyke dairy ranch. Herbert Pruett is spending a few days with his aunt, Mrs. Tom Stanley, at Brownsboro. He is riding a new bicycle. Mrs. Guy Pruett and son Guy and children, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley and Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy spent July 30 at Dead Indian Soda Springs visiting Mrs. Pruett's sister-in-law, Mrs. John Cox of Oakland, Cal., who has been camping there. Mrs. Cox has been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Verta Ellis, husband and two children of Santa Barbara, Mrs. Ellis' mother, Mrs. Nettie Grover of Medford, Herbert and Donald Pruett, motored to Crater Lake July 28. Mrs. Ellis and family, who have been visiting friends in the valley for some time, returned home July 31, taking with them Donald Pruett for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. George Givan, son and daughter, Charlie and Ruth Givan, were at the Dead Indian Soda Springs July 30. Miss Ruth, who has been visiting her parents for two weeks, returned to Salem August 1. Mrs. Mabel Mack and Mrs. Green, who have charge of relief work, were out interviewing Mrs. Julia Davies July 31. They were making arrangements for canning and drying fruits and vegetables for relief next winter. Mrs. Lucile Coy started to work in the apricot orchard of James Linn July 31. Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips have moved in with Mr. Phillips' parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips, where they expect to stay for a time. George Phillips has made some improvements in the house for the convenience of the young couple. Harry Lewis, who has been working in the woods in the Klamath section, is now working as fireman on a logging engine. This is a job he formerly held. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis and children of Santa Barbara and Mrs. Nettie Grover of Medford were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry July 28. Medford Mail Tribune, August 3, 1933, page 9 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Aug. 2.--(Spl.)--Mrs.
H. W. Wright and baby Dorothy spent Friday night at the Melvin Wright
home in Medford.Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young of Eagle Point were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Myers Friday. Mrs. Ralph Tucker and son Lloyd were visiting friends in Brownsboro Saturday. Mrs. Fernlund visited in Medford Friday. Donna Monia spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. Dahlke, at Fern Valley. A swimming party was enjoyed at Brownsboro Wednesday afternoon by folks from Eagle Point, Antelope and Brownsboro. There were 45 present. Alameda Day remained at the Wright home and was the guest of Lois Wright until Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen picnicked at Dead Indian Soda Springs Sunday. Frances Myers, who has been on the sick list for several days, is improving. Mrs. Joe Thornton of Medford and Mrs. Matthew Barkley of Phoenix were guests of Mrs. N. D. Thornton Friday. Medford Mail Tribune, August 3, 1933, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Aug. 4.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. William Quinn of Klamath
Falls spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short of Long Mountain.Those who attended the farmers' and Grange picnic given by the Medford merchants August 2 from this district were: Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline, Mrs. M. C. Kline, Glenn Lanning, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Givan and son Tommy, Miss Gladys Hoffman, Mrs. Nick Young, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short. A large crowd attended and all report an enjoyable time. Charlie Cingcade is busy threshing grain after a several days' layoff. Mr. and Mrs. Mickell La June and family left for California Aug. 2, after a few weeks' visit as guests of Mrs. Katherine Van Horn at the Bishop cabin. Mr. and Mrs. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell spent Sunday at the Holcomb Springs. Medford Mail Tribune, August 4, 1933, page 13 EAGLE POINT GRANGE HEARS DAIRYING TALK
Eagle Point Grange met in regular session August 1. Visitors were Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Maust of Phoenix Grange.BY PHOENIX MASTER The Grange balloted favorably on two applications for membership. Committee reports were brief, except the good of the order committee, whose chairman, Sister Haak, gave the last of a series of talks on the qualifications of a good Granger. The program was in charge of the Rogue River Cowboys. The first number was a talk on dairying by O. C. Maust of Phoenix Grange, after which the Cowboys grouped themselves round the evening campfire giving a number of musical selections on violin and guitars, with many jokes and songs during the program. The cowboy yodelers came in for their share of encores, all of which was heartily enjoyed by everyone. Next program will be put on by the Juvenile Grange. H.E. Club met July 28 at the home of Mrs. Grace Walker with several visitors from Phoenix Grange in attendance. Mrs. L. O. Caster, Elva Caster, Mrs. Lusk and Mrs. Ray Ward gave a very interesting talk on the H.E.C. work. Mrs. Hutchinson Sr., of Trail was also a guest. Ice cream and cake were served to the guests by the hostess. Medford Mail Tribune, August 4, 1933, page 14 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, Aug. 5.--(Spl.)--Mrs.
Erickson of Ashland spent July 28 at the home of Mrs. Marshall Minter
here.Mrs. Carl Strahn, who was quite ill a few days ago, is much better at present writing. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goetjen and son John of Crater Lake visited a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Art Andrews. Mrs. Goetjen is Mrs. Andrews' sister. The families of W. Alexander and G. Jackson expect to leave soon for Red Bluff, Calif., to be gone during the fruit packing season. Elroy Jackson is working for Chas. Cingcade this week on the threshing machine. Frank Smith has purchased six nice young Jersey cows and expects to go into the dairy business. Mrs. Gus Nichols is riding around in a swell new car. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Dunford, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McDowell, all of Medford, spent July 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Evensizer. The Doyle place on the Crater Lake Highway has been sold recently, and the newcomers have moved in. Mrs. Hazel Cantrall and sister-in-law drove to Klamath Falls Aug. 3 to visit relatives. The families of Art Andrews and Clarence Aikens were called to Portland last week by the death of their father, O. B. Aikens, who has been sick for a couple of years. The father was a resident of this district for several years and will be greatly missed by his many old-time friends. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved brother and sister here. A lovely time was reported from those who attended the wiener roast July 29 at the Jack Grow residence on the Butte Falls highway. About one hundred neighbors and friends were present. Dancing and outdoor games were enjoyed by young and old. Medford Mail Tribune, August 5, 1933, page 6 TRAIL
TRAIL, Aug. 5.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Ralph Watson has returned from Cedarville,
Calif., where she has been visiting for a week with her oldest sister,
who lives at the old homestead where Mrs. Watson spent her girlhood
days.Mrs. Irwin New and daughter Wanda spent Wednesday in Medford shopping and attending a show. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sturgis of Elk Creek spent Wednesday visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash, who are planning on leaving soon for a vacation trip to the Chicago fair and to visit Mrs. Ash's aged father and other relatives in Michigan. S. W. Hutchinson made a business trip to Klamath Falls Tuesday. Mrs. Bill Burke and children are staying on the Watson place doing the chores in Mrs. Watson's absence. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peyton and three children of Prospect visited Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray and two little girls accompanied by a friend called on Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, August 5, 1933, page 9 MRS. HOYT'S PASSING SADDENS FRIENDS
IN EAGLE POINT REGION
EAGLE POINT, Aug. 9.--(Spl.)--The community was saddened by the death
of Mrs. Millie Hoyt, who passed away August 2, after a long illness at
the home of her mother and sister Hattie,
[omission] her husband, Ed Hoyt of Fort Klamath, two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Lewis of
Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Tavia Shaw of Portland, Ore., she leaves a
host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a member of the Fort Klamath
grange and of the Medford chapter of the order of Rebeccas.
Funeral services were held at the Perl Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. W. R. Baird of Medford, and Rev. J. S. Smith of Butte Falls. The Rebeccas had charge of the services at the grave. Burial was in the Antelope cemetery. A host of grieving friends attended the last rites. Mrs. Hoyt was a daughter of one of the oldest pioneer families of the Rogue River Valley, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Howlett, who came to this district when it was little but a wilderness. They raised a large family here, only three daughters of which are now living. Mr. Howlett, who passed away several years ago, was an itinerant minister and a scribe of unique character. He will be remembered as the author of the Eagle Point Eaglets for many years in the Mail Tribune and which attracted so much attention at the time for the unconscious humor which permeated them. Mrs. Howlett is one of the most loved women in all Southern Oregon, and justly so, for she lives but to minister to others. Having passed her eighty-fifth milestone, she remains as cheerful, as interesting, we would almost say, as youthful, as ever. For many years she has been mistress of the Sunnyside Hotel, which is renowned for its fine chicken dinners, and which attracts guests from all over the valley. Medford Mail Tribune, August 9, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Aug. 9.--(Spl.)--James Waters, brother of Mrs. A. C.
Mittelstaedt, is now operating the Phipps service station at Four
Corners on the Crater Lake Highway. Some time ago Mr. Waters operated
the Chanticleer service station.Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry motored out beyond Butte Falls on July 23. Mr. Stowell, who has not visited that section for many years, was surprised at the many changes that have taken place. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth picnicked at the Butte Falls hatchery July 30. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis and children of Santa Barbara, Cal., Mrs. Nettie Grover of Medford and grandchildren, Herbert and Donald Pruett, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry Friday, after returning from a trip to Crater Lake. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Maust of Phoenix were in town Tuesday evening and attended the local Grange, where Mr. Maust had a part on the program. Wallace Ragsdale of Lake Creek, Wayne and Bert Whaley of Derby, Charles Sturgill of Reese Creek and Bill Holman were in town Tuesday night and had a part in the program of the local Grange. Mrs. Ruth Davidson is picking apricots at the Linn orchard, taking the place of Lucile Hurst, who is ill. Francis Davidson spent July 30 at the home of Evelyn Jack. Lewis Robertson and family spent Sunday on the Green Springs Mountain picnicking, where his little 11-year-old daughter Phyllis, received a badly sprained ankle. Mrs. Roy Smith called on Mrs. Millie Tingleaf August 1. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry were in Medford on business July 25. Charles Wisdom, who has been camping in the mountains above Butte Falls, was in town August 5 attending to business. Mr. Wisdom was ordered to the high mountains by the government physician who is caring for him, in hopes that the high altitude may develop the shattered nerves which cause his continued crippled condition. He seems well in every way, but that he cannot walk. He had his back injured in an accident in the Applegate region while working for the federal forest reserve about a year ago. Nearly two hundred Grangers and farmers from this and nearby communities attended the Chamber of Commerce picnic given at the city park in Medford on August 2. All report a wonderful time and are appreciative of the many courtesies shown them by their host. C. E. Hoyt returned to his ranch in Fort Klamath district early this week. J. B. McGrew and family expect to go to Huckleberry Mountain for a three weeks' camping trip, leaving Wednesday, August 9. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ahrens are the proud parents of a little son born August 3. Mother and babe are doing well. James Linn and his son Frank left on August 5 for Chula Vista, Calif., where Mr. James Linn has property which he acquired recently in a trade with Mr. Victor Tessitore for his apricot orchard here. Medford Mail Tribune, August 9, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Aug. 9.--(Spl.)--Jack Matlack arrived some time ago for an indefinite stay with his mother,
Mrs. Luella Matlack.Harold Dallas and Mrs. Walter Radcliff visited at the Maxfield home Saturday. Leland Dysinger of Ross Lane visited in Brownsboro Sunday. Donna Monia spent Sunday at Hilt, Cal., visiting with her brother Vernon and family. H. W. Wright, Melvin Wright and Billy were fishing on the Rogue near Prospect last Thursday. Those who attended the picnic in Medford from Brownsboro last week were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Bill Swain and the Reed and Floyd Charley families. Charley Terrill, Leland Charley and mother Mrs. Imogene Charley attended the Fehl trial in Klamath Falls last week. Mrs. Ellen Charley is visiting at Seattle with her mother, Mrs. Lamphiear, and sister, Mrs. Quail. Mrs. Lamphiear has been very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols of Fort Klamath are guests of Mrs. McDonald. After having spent several days at home, Mrs. Walter Marshall and son Billy returned to the Forest Service camp Saturday. Billy has been suffering with an infected arm and is under the care of a physician, but is much improved at this time. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen were shopping in Medford Friday. Medford Mail Tribune, August 9, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Aug. 11.--(Special)--C. F. Davies went to Klamath Falls
August 3 as a state witness in the Fehl case. He found he was not
needed and returned the same day.Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hatfield of Reese Creek visited at the L. K. Haak home August 6. Mrs. Winnifred Tucker and children Virgil and Barbara of Brownsboro spent the afternoon August 6 visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak. Mrs. Ed Tucker of Brownsboro was also a guest at the Haak home. They had been to the Linn orchard for apricots. Charles Wisdom and family returned to their camp above Butte Falls August 7. They had been gathering vegetables from their garden on the Arglee Green place and had also been to Phoenix, where they have a place rented. Mr. and Mrs. Price Quisenberry and children Eva and Marion of Modesto, Cal., who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carl Esch for the past week, returned to their home August 9 via the Redwood Highway. Mrs. Quisenberry is a sister of Mrs. Esch, and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ousterhout. Charlie Cingcade threshed for Guy Pruett August 8. He had a good yield of barley, oats and wheat. Howard Short is building a new poultry house. I. R. Kline is doing the carpenter work. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley and children made a trip to the Klamath section Thursday and report the cattle there to be in fine condition. Medford Mail Tribune, August 11, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Aug. 11.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Garrett called at the Holman home Tuesday.Grace, Henry and Mary Ellen Holman spent several days in Ashland visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Ella Holman. A joint picnic was given at the Ashland Lithia Park Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry, Mrs. Stewart, Pauline Ellis, Mrs. Poole, Sam Harnish, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Mrs. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and son Sammy, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and children Lyle and Barbara, Bonney Jean Stowell, and Mrs. Ella Holman of Ashland. The thresher is busy in this vicinity threshing grain. Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick and son Tommy and Jackie Stowell spent several days at Diamond Lake. Mrs. Alice Nichols, two brothers and one sister of Drain, Ore., and Betty Gibson of Eagle Point all motored to Crater Lake Tuesday. They have spent several days here with her. Medford Mail Tribune, August 11, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Aug. 11.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Garrett called at the Holman home Tuesday.Grace, Henry and Mary Ellen Holman spent several days in Ashland visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Ella Holman. A joint picnic was given at the Ashland Lithia park Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry, Mrs. Stewart, Pauline Ellis, Mrs. Poole, Sam Harnish, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Mrs. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and son Sammy, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and children Lyle and Barbara, Bonney Jean Stowell and Mrs. Ella Holman of Ashland. The thresher is busy in this vicinity threshing grain. Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick and son Tommy and Jackie Stowell spent several days at Diamond Lake. Mrs. Alice Nichols, two brothers and one sister of Drain, Ore., and Betty Gibson of Eagle Point all motored to Crater Lake Tuesday. They have spent several days here with her. Medford Mail Tribune, August 11, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, Aug. 12.--(Spl.)--Trail extension unit met with Mrs. Harry
Merriman Aug. 10. There were 16 ladies present, and Mrs. Mack
demonstrated the different ways of canning and gave an interesting talk
on drying and phases on canning fruit, vegetables, meat and fish.
Friday Mrs. Mack met with the McLeod ladies for the same demonstration.Harry Baker of Hollywood, Calif., is spending a week at California on the Rogue. He is a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. They three spent Tuesday in Medford shopping. Albert Abett of the U.S. naval training station of San Diego has returned to the station after spending his ten days' vacation at his former home here with Max Surnes. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dawson are here from Chiloquin spending a few weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson. Mrs. Thomas Wiley and children Willard and Kathleen of Cedarville, Calif., came home with Mrs. Ralph Watson on her return from visiting there. Sunday they drove to Diamond Lake to visit Carrol Watson and Monday went to Roseburg to visit another sister, Mrs. Wash Hughes, returning Tuesday. Thursday Mrs. Wiley and children returned home. W. Fisher of Medford is visiting a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman. Harry Merriman made a business trip to Medford Thursday. Evangelist Agnes Porter is spending the week visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. Hodgson, in Medford but will return for the Sunday service at the mission here. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash and Mrs. Crawford left for Chicago and Michigan Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Cushman are looking after the home for Mr. and Mrs. Ash, and Mr. and Mrs. LaDieu are occupying the Cushman house in their absence. Medford Mail Tribune, August 14, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Aug. 15.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Nelson and son Carl and Mrs. J.
Willeke and daughter Bessie were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry
August 9.Mrs. H. W. Wright attended the Antelope picnic on Little Butte Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Peters and daughter Mrs. Alice Day of Crannell, Calif., are guests of W. M. and G. A. Hansen, nephews of Mr. Peters and of his niece, Mrs. L. J. Rohrer, and family. Mr. and Mrs. William Barker spent the weekend here, returning to their ranch above Butte Falls Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen and children Mildred and Bruce motored to Hornbrook, Calif., last week. Mrs. Hansen and children remained for a week's visit with relatives. Rev. Smith and family of Butte Falls were visitors at Sunday school last week. Mr. Smith preached a very interesting sermon at the close of the lesson. Medford Mail Tribune, August 15, 1933, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, Aug. 15.--(Spl.)--A special meeting of the McLeod extension
unit was held at McLeod dining room Aug. 11, to organize relief
canning. Mrs. Mabel Mack demonstrated the latest methods of canning
beans, corn, beef and fish. Mrs. Green of Medford explained methods of
managing funds received by Jackson County for relief purposes.Arrangements were made for the use of pressure canning outfit at McLeod every Tuesday for families eligible to relief in McLeod and Trail communities, with Mrs. E. L. Glass and Mrs. N. T. Ohrt and two Trail ladies supervising. Families receiving assistance are to bring products to the McLeod kitchen at 8 a.m. on canning mornings, and tin cans will be provided by the relief agency. Every family entitled to this help is urged to take advantage of it. A large attendance was present at this meeting, and many expressions of cooperation were heard. The first canning day is scheduled Tuesday, Aug. 15, when beans will be canned. Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Ohrt and son Bobby returned from Lake o' the Woods Aug. 9 after a week's vacation. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag and son Leo and Danny and Wallace Ohrt left Saturday for Lake o' the Woods, where the Hoags will spend a short vacation. The Ohrt boys plan to remain 10 days. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Close have moved to their homestead on Butte Creek. Medford Mail Tribune, August 15, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Aug. 17.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Sophia Childreth was a recent caller at Mrs. Nick Young's.Mrs. K. S. Van Horn and son and daughter, Garrett and Peggy, left for their home in California, near Santa Barbara, after 6 weeks at the Bishop cabin. Mrs. Brown was called away last week on account of the death of her father, who lived in Portland. She returned last Friday. A family reunion was given at the Jess Taylor place on Applegate Sunday. Those who enjoyed the day were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and son, Sammy, Mr. and Mrs. Theron Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and two daughters, Grace and Mary Ellen, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson and daughter Venita and cousin Vera, Johnny Hockersmith, Mr. and Mrs. Linn Taylor and son, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Taylor and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Taylor and sons and Mrs. Edwin Taylor's father. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Garrett of this district and George Nichols, Sr., of Medford motored to Fort Klamath Sunday. Bill Holman and son Henry are riding in the mountains looking after cattle for a few days. Medford Mail Tribune, August 17, 1933, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, Aug. 21.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Lee Yancey and son Bob of Palo
Alto, Calif., arrived Monday for a two week's vacation at Sunset on the
Rogue. Mr. Yancey is an instructor at Stanford University.Rev. and Mrs. Wadsworth of Hollywood, Calif., are stopping at Sunset Auto Camp on their annual vacation. Lee Merriman left for Portland Friday to visit the ship Old Ironsides. Richey Rudolph, who has been working on the Diamond Lake road with Carroll Watson, left for San Francisco Monday to enter college. Mrs. Keva Hutchinson and little daughter Shirley of Klamath Falls were visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson last week. Rev. Alfred Womack and baby arrived from Vancouver, B.C., last Saturday, where they had been visiting Mrs. Womack's relatives for several weeks. Rev. Womack is the pastor at the mission here. S. W. Hutchinson made a business trip to Klamath Falls Wednesday. Several ladies from here went to McLeod Tuesday to assist with the relief canning which is being done weekly at the McLeod kitchen. Medford Mail Tribune, August 21, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Aug. 27.--(Spl.)--Milo Conley and mother, Mrs. Hessler of
Medford, were overnight guests at the W. M. Hansen home Saturday.E. E. Tucker and mother, Mrs. Ed Tucker, were shopping in Medford Thursday. Miss Iris Corcoran of Ross Lane is a guest of Mrs. Glass. Those who attended the celebration at Jacksonville Saturday from Brownsboro were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Myers and children and Mildred Hansen. Mr. Bell, an uncle of Mrs. Geo. Brown, is a guest at the Brown home. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cingcade and daughters Verna and Beth were dinner guests at the Maxfield home Sunday. The occasion was in honor of Mrs. Maxfield's birthday. Lester Marshall and grandmother, Mrs. Y. W. Marshall, and Walter Strahn spent a few days recently at the Forest Service camp with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Ross of Madera, Cal., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gallup. Later, Mr. Ross expects to go into the garage business in Eagle Point. Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Thornton were dinner guests at the Wright home Sunday. W. M. Hansen worked at the Harve Stanley ranch last week, on the silo recently purchased by Mr. Stanley. G. A. Hansen and Bill Gibson are busy hauling onions and potatoes to Medford. Medford Mail Tribune, August 22, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Aug. 24.--(Spl.)--A family reunion was held at Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Owens' Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Givan and son Charley, Mr.
and Mrs. Nick Young, Peter and Clara Young from here enjoyed the day.Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and family were Sunday afternoon callers at the Harve Stanley home in Eagle Point. A birthday dinner was given at Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson's honoring Mrs. Ida Jackson of Medford. Those who enjoyed the day were: Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson, Mrs. Joe Bateman and sons Bobby and Roger, Mary Jennings, Myrtle Pankey and son Philip and the hostess, Mrs. Chas Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick and son Tommy attended the birthday dinner of Gladys Nichols of Eagle Point Sunday. Phyllis Pankey is spending several days at Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson's. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hart of Medford were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brown Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stowell spent Sunday at the Holcomb springs. Mrs. Alice Nichols spent the weekend visiting her parents at Drain. Her sister, Mrs. Goslyn of Eugene, returned home with her. Medford Mail Tribune, August 24, 1933, page 10 McLEOD
McLEOD, Aug. 25.--(Spl.)--G. E. Carpenter and family of Phoenix have
been vacationing on the Rogue. They made some very successful catches
of steelehead and trout.Mr. and Mrs. Defew of Portland spent several days visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coburn and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dunn and daughter of Dallas, Ore., are guests of the E. D. Hoag family. Mrs. Hoag and Mrs. Dunn are sisters. Preparations are being made for pear picking at the Weeks orchard next week. A successful daily vacation Bible school is being conducted at Laurelhurst under direction of Mrs. Bob Neeley and Mrs. McInnes. Mrs. Neeley makes her daily drive, picking up 20 or more children along the way. Miss Emogene Edmondson and Alza Abbott of Butte Falls were married in Medford, August 12. All wish them a long life of happiness. Misses Emma and Lois Glass spent last weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Glass at Brownsboro. Danny and Wallach Ohrt returned Tuesday from a 10-day vacation at Lake o' the Woods. Dr. Emmett Carpenter and cousin spent several days at McLeod last week, where they made some fine catches of fish. Medford Mail Tribune, August 25, 1933, page 4 TRAIL
TRAIL, Aug. 29.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman and sons Lee and
Guy, Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan, Mrs. Ralph Watson and Mrs. Will Burk
shopped in Medford Wednesday.Mrs. Ralph Watson drove to Diamond Lake Tuesday and visited a few hours with her son Correll, who is working in that vicinity through the summer. Grandma Pence is visiting her son Ed Pence. Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Olson, who lived on Elk Creek years ago, have returned with their family to make their home there, and are busy getting settled for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Yancey and son Bob of Palo Alto, Cal., Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hutchinson of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson and little daughter Shirley of Klamath Falls visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Mrs. Howard Ash was shopping in Medford Friday. The relatives of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash received word from them that they are having a wonderful time on their trip. They are now visiting relatives in Michigan. Medford Mail Tribune, August 29, 1933, page 7 GEARY BATTLES COPS' CLAIM OF DRUNKEN DRIVE
Briefs have been filed by the state and defense in the case of Ben
Geary of Elk Creek, arrested for alleged drunken and reckless driving.
The state specifically alleges that Geary backed up and turned around
on the Crater Lake Highway on August 19, last, contrary to traffic
rules and public safety.The defense, in its brief, contends that Geary was not intoxicated, that he had drunk nothing but three bottles of legal beer at Trail, that he was able to relate the conversation he had with the officers when arrested, and that he was able to perform the "difficult feat" of backing up an auto. The state claim that Geary had "a papillary acceleration" and "increased pulsation" due to the presence of intoxicants within, is contended by the defense to have been due to the excitement of being arrested. The defense also avers that the state, in its brief and syllabus, failed to state the law covering intoxication in full, and hints that it was for the purpose of "deceiving the honorable court." The defense also cites opinions and definitions of intoxication, and that it is very difficult of definition by lawyers or determination by laymen. The state contends in its brief that Geary comes within the law covering intoxication and reckless driving, and that "whiskey was smelled upon his breath." Geary, when arrested, was brought before Justice of the Peace William R. Coleman, but no plea was made, and the matter has been pending since that date. The defense sets forth that Geary left his home on Elk Creek, drove to Trail, where he procured gasoline, drank three bottles of 3.2 beer, and later committed the alleged offense of backing up on the highway. The gasoline dealer testified Geary was not intoxicated. The court will consider the briefs and then decide whether or not a trial will be held. Geary, a well-known resident of the Elk Creek district, is represented by Kelly and Kelly, the state by Deputy District Attorney George W. Neilson. Medford Mail Tribune, August 30, 1933, page 8 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Aug. 31.--(Spl.)--Charley Cingcade has finished threshing for this season.George Givan, Hugh Rankin and Emmett Klingle are busy graveling their road and getting it ready for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and family joined a group of friends at a picnic dinner at the Dead Indian Soda Springs Sunday. Bonny Jean Stowell and Barbara Smith are spending several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Miss Lucile Coy and Miss Grace Holman spent the weekend in Medford with Mrs. Nettie Grover. Tim Dugan and Henry Dailey have started picking pears. Those calling at the Bill Holman home the past week were: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Mrs. Sam Coy and children Lucile and Sammy, Donald Messenger of Fern Valley, Miss Norcross of Ashland, Mrs. Mattie Minter, Mrs. Jesse Hammel, Mrs. Marshall Minter, Mrs. Hoffman and three children, Gladys, Stewart and Wayne and Miss LaVida Culbertson of Central Point, also Howard Gold, who recently returned for a several days' visit from Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell and Mrs. M. L. Pruett called at the Givan home Sunday. Glenn Lanning and Ross Kline are working in the Bear Creek packing house. Medford Mail Tribune, August 31, 1933, page 9 FRANK L. JOHNSON, VALLEY PIONEER, PASSES NEAR E.P.
Frank L. Johnson died at his home eight miles north of Eagle Point
Tuesday morning after an illness covering the past year. He was born in
Missouri, August 8, 1850. His mother, Mrs. Susanna Mast and uncle and
aunt crossed the plains by ox team in 1853 to Jacksonville and in 1872
they took up a homestead near Shady Cove where he has resided for the
past sixty-one years. The family was six months in crossing the plains.
He was at that time about three years old.He was married to Caroline Drexler September 11, 1887, and the 11th of this month would have been married forty-six years. To this union were born seven children; one son, Ruby, passed away in 1906. Those surviving him are his wife, Caroline, two sons and four daughters, James and Thomas J. Johnson of Eagle Point, Mrs. Anna Conover, Mrs. Mary Zimmerlee, Mrs. Hattie Winkle, Eagle Point; Mrs. Jannie Smith, Butte Falls, Ore; one stepdaughter, Miss Caroline Drexler, Central Point, and two half-brothers, Ace Weeks and George Weeks of Trail, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Priscilla McDaniel, Holland, Montana. He was a fine friendly man and a good neighbor and leaves a host of friends besides his family. Funeral services will be held at the Shady Cove cemetery Saturday at 2:00 p.m., Rev. John Stille officiating. Interment at Shady Cove cemetery. Arrangements in charge of the Perl Funeral Home. Medford Mail Tribune, September 6, 1933, page 3 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Sept. 6.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Thornton, who have
been employed by the Medford Ditch Company this summer, moved to their
home in Medford last week. Mr. Thornton, during the fruit season, will
drive a truck at an orchard near Central Point.Mrs. Walter Marshall and son Billy returned home Saturday from the Forest Service camp. Billy will enter the Eagle Point high school. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen and son Gerald spent several days last week camping on South Fork of Rogue River. Mrs. Fred Bloomingcamp and children of Hornbrook, Calif., visited here last week with her sister, Mrs. L. J. Rohrer, and family and her brothers, W. M. and G. A. Hansen. On Tuesday Mrs. Rohrer and son Louis, the Bloomingcamp family and Mildred and Bruce Hansen picnicked on Rogue River. Mr. and Mrs. Robinett, Mr. and Mrs. Peart and Mrs. Kady of Medford were guests at the Glass home last Sunday. Mrs. Robinett and Mrs. Peart are sisters of Mrs. Glass. Vernon Fowler, who is employed at the Glass ranch, is at Prospect visiting his mother and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dallaire of Eugene, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wakefield of Yreka, Calif., are visiting over the weekend at the George Brown home. Helen Brown, who has been at Yreka for some time, returned home with them. Leland Dysinger of Ross Lane visited at the C. E. Myers home Sunday. Dave Daniels, who recently underwent a minor operation at the Sacred Heart Hospital, is getting along nicely. Mrs. Marion M. Barker, teacher of the Brownsboro school, moved down from her home above Butte Falls last Wednesday and has been busy getting ready for the opening of school. Farmers who have silos are busy getting them in shape for winter feed. Ed Tucker finished his last Saturday, and W. M. Hansen and Earl Tucker will fill theirs this week. Mrs. Mary Bradshaw is putting up a silo on her ranch, which will soon be finished and ready for the ensilage. Medford Mail Tribune, September 6, 1933, page 7 TILLER-TRAIL ROAD CONSTRUCTION CAMP
GRANTS PASS, Sept. 7.--(Spl.)--Arrangements for camp headquarters at
the Trail Creek schoolhouse, half way between the summit and the town
of Trail, to house a construction crew until weather conditions no
longer permit work on the highway have been made by the bureau of
public roads, according to word received by J. G. Bromley, state
highway maintenance engineer, Wednesday.LOCATED FOR CREW The road has been surveyed from the high summit between the Rogue River and the Umpqua River drainage to Trail and construction will begin this week when the camp has established its location. The base camp, located 5 miles north of Trail, which is 24 miles north of Medford on the Crater Lake Highway, is on the Tiller-Trail secondary highway, and all operations will be directed from this camp until conditions force workers into lower altitudes, said Bromley. Medford Mail Tribune, September 7, 1933, page 9 EAGLE POINT GRANGE ENJOYS
Eagle Point Grange met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5. A
very instructive business hour was enjoyed by all present.INSTRUCTIVE DISCUSSION AT MEET The agriculture committee reported on sales made through this committee and said that, generally speaking, all articles listed were sold in a very short time, and that there never was enough articles listed to supply the demand. Worthy Master W. E. Davies reported on a recent agriculture meeting held in Medford with the Chamber of Commerce, saying that much instructive discussion led to adoption of measures to be used in trying to control sale of oleomargarine. The Grange adopted a motion to support the N.R.A. program. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Caster and daughters Elva and Sybil of Phoenix Grange were welcome visitors, also the Recreation Club members, who put on part of the lecture hour program. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Maust, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Quackenbush, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoover and Mr. and Mrs. Brockley. Weed identification was the subject of a very instructive discussion, I. R. Kline exhibiting a number of thrifty plants of the weed family grown in most gardens and vacant lots. This was followed by assembly singing and a short dramatic stunt and last, a series of marches and the Virginia Reel dances, led by committee members of the Recreation Club. A very enjoyable evening was the verdict of all. H.E. club met at the home of Mrs. Irma Seaman August 30 with many members and visitors present. The Pollyana game was agreed to carry on for another year, those present drawing names. A miscellaneous shower was given at this time to Mrs. Mary Weidman, a young bride of the order. Next meeting will be held at Mrs. Violet Spencer's. Medford Mail Tribune, September 8, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, Sept. 11.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker of Ashland are spending a few days here visiting friends.Mrs. Ralph Watson is visiting a few days in Roseburg with her sister, Mrs. Wash Hughes. Lee Merriman is spending a week at Crater Lake. Everett Cushman had the misfortune to break his right arm recently. A year ago he had his left arm broken. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson were shopping in Medford Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan, who have been spending the summer in the Hutchinson cottage, left for their home in San Francisco Saturday. They were here six months and look forward to returning next summer. Miss Marian Nye of Prospect is teaching at Upper Trail school and boards with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Warner. Miss Marian Hitchcock is teaching the Trail school and boards with Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Cushman. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have sold their place to Mr. and Mrs. Crawford. Mr. Lewis has gone to Marshfield, where Mrs. Lewis will join him later. Mr. and Mrs. Coons and son and daughter have moved into the house of Irwin Howe, and they are busy building on an addition to the house. Eagle Point school bus drives to Sunset Auto Park to pick up the high school pupils en route. There are eight girls from this immediate vicinity. Guy Merriman will attend high school at Prospect this year and will board with Mr. and Mrs. Emery Tilton. Mrs. Ausman, a sister of W. G. McDonald, was buried at the Trail cemetery Friday, near her husband and father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Fetters, who have been spending the summer at Sunset on the Rogue, are leaving for their home in Long Beach, Cal., Monday. Grandma Pierce, who has been visiting here with her sons Dave and Ed and daughter Mrs. Garny, has returned to her home in Jacksonville. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hutchinson, who has been visiting here for several weeks, left Wednesday for Portland. After visiting there for a few days they will return to their home in Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pence and son Junior of Klamath Falls were guests at his parents' home over Labor Day. Medford Mail Tribune, September 11, 1933, page 3 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Sept. 12.--(Spl.)--Long Mountain school opened Sept. 4,
with attendance of eight pupils. Several more pupils are expected to
come.Myrtle Pankey and S. B. Smith were callers at the Chas. Jackson home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and children Grace, Henry and Mary Ellen, spent Sunday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short's. Mr. and Mrs. George Givan, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell and Pete Young were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short and Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline attended Grange Tuesday. Carlyle Natwick was a business caller at the Holman home Wednesday. Medford Mail Tribune, September 12, 1933, page B5 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Sept. 13.--(Spl.)--Brownsboro school opened September 4
with Mrs. Marion W. Barker as teacher, and an attendance of 13 pupils.
Little Butte school opened last Monday with Miss Pittenger of Medford
as teacher.Leland Dysinger is staying at the Wright home and attending high school at Eagle Point. Miss Margaret Daley, Mrs. Eleanor Johnson and children and Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerson of Medford were callers at the H. W. Wright and Mrs. Imogene Charley homes last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Charley and children made a trip to Huckleberry Mountain Saturday for huckleberries. They returned home Sunday. Mrs. Ellen Charley attended the teachers' institute in Medford last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Yorten and children were dinner guests at the Mayfield home last Sunday. Lester Marshall is filling the silo on their ranch this week. Mrs. D. B. Farquharson of San Francisco, J. C. Rohrer and daughter Janet of San Jose, Cal., Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rohrer and daughter, Mrs. Al Crebbins of Montague, were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer last Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, September 13, 1933, page 9 $68,100 BID WINS TILLER-TRAIL JOB
Portland, Ore., Sept. 14.--(AP)--The Portland office of the bureau of
public roads today was in receipt of bids on three forest highway
projects to be built in Oregon under the NPA construction program.George F. Price of Dayton, Wash., bidding $46,868, was lowest of 11 bidders on the grading of 4.5 miles of the Weston-Elgin highway in Union County. Tom Lillebo of Reedsport was low bidder with $42,970 for the construction of three bridges on the North Santiam Highway in Linn County, over Pamelia, Minto and Marion creeks. Ten bids were received on the grading of 1.7 miles on the Tiller-Trail highway in Douglas County. Clarence Young of Oakland, Cal., was low bidder at $68,100. F. C. Dillard of Medford was second with $74,971, and Earl L. McNutt of Eugene third with $77,974. Medford Mail Tribune, September 14, 1933, page 1 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Sept.
14.--(Spl.)--Miss June Stowell spent the weekend in Medford with her
sister, Myrtle Stowell.Those who were shopping in Medford the past week were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short, Mrs. Ousterhout, Mrs. M. L. Pruett, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell spent Saturday evening at the R. A. Botts home in Medford. Charley Jackson started picking pears Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell and Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline attended Pomona Grange at Phoenix Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry picnicked at the Holcomb springs Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Hailey have been visiting several days at the Nick Young home. Mrs. Ousterhout has been furnishing transportation for the high school students of this district. Medford Mail Tribune, September 14, 1933, page 5 JOHN ZIMMERLEE DIES, SHADY COVE
John Thomas Zimmerlee died at the home of his daughter, Minnie Blaess,
near Shady Cove, north of Eagle Point, early Thursday morning, after an
illness since January of yellow jaundice. He was born in Missouri,
November 28, 1862. His parents crossed the plains from Missouri in
1864, landing at Portland, Ore., where they took up a homestead in what
is now East Portland.Mr. Zimmerlee moved to Jackson County in 1908, where he bought his father's farm, near where the ferry crossed the Rogue River below Trail. John Thomas Zimmerlee was married to Martha Jane Sargent at Pomeroy, Wash., November 28, 1883. Had he lived to November he would have been married 50 years. He leaves four daughters and two sons--Mrs. Bertha Abel, Talent; Mrs. Bertha Evans, Cascade Locks, Ore.; Mrs. Myrtle Myers, Yakima, Wash.; Mrs. Minnie Blaess, Shady Cove; William Zimmerlee, Shady Cove; Dennis Zimmerlee, Cascade Locks; 32 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the graveside in the Phoenix cemetery, Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. John Stille officiating. Medford Mail Tribune, September 15, 1933, page 11 McLEOD
McLEOD, Sept. 15.--(Spl.)--Ladies of the community met at the Dale
Sawyer home last Friday. The occasion was a surprise shower for Miss
Jean Lassetter, whose marriage was reported to take place in the near
future, to Bernal Culey of Prospect. A double surprise was effected
when the announcement was made that the marriage had occurred
Wednesday, September 6.The best wishes of the community are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Culey, who expect to make their home at Red Blanket, where the groom is employed. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag and son Leo have moved back to their former home across from McLeod store, and Mrs. John Atchley is now living in their cabin near McLeod bridge. Mrs. Fred Morgan visited friends here Tuesday. She is at present making her home with her mother in Medford. McLeod relief kitchen operated full time Tuesday, canning tomatoes for a number of local families. Harry Harding and daughter Maxine returned to their home Sunday, after an absence of a year, during which time Mr. Harding was employed at Crater Lake. He is driving high school students from here to the Prospect bus line, and Miss Maxine is enrolled in the Prospect grade school. Medford Mail Tribune, September 17, 1933, page 8 TRAIL
TRAIL, Sept. 18.--(Spl.)--J. Zimmerlee passed away Thursday at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. C. M. Blaess, where he had been bedfast for three
weeks. The funeral was held Sunday at Phoenix cemetery.Dr. J. R. Sayers of C.C.C. camp and wife and Mrs. Sayer's sister, Miss Addie Bell Douglas, recently of San Diego, are occupying the Hutchinson cottage recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan. H. T. Swingle is getting shingles at the sawmill at McLeod to cover a house he is building at Upper Trail for rent. A good number of the neighbors are gone or going to the mountains for huckleberries, which are reported to be plentiful this year. Mrs. Ralph Watson and son Carroll shopped in Medford Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson shopped in Medford Monday. Mrs. Bertha Evans of Hood River arrived September 9 to help care for her father, Mr. Zimmerlee. Ernest Fitzsimmons, prominent violinist of Seattle, who had the misfortune to have a boulder roll across his leg above the knee and break his thigh, is a cousin of Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Mr. Fitzsimmons, who is an enthusiastic mountain climber, was near the summit of Glacier Peak, 10,486 feet high, with a party of four other men when the accident happened September 3, and they did not get him out to the hospital until September 6. When they arrived at Leavenworth with the injured man at last reports he was resting and seemed to be doing as well as could be expected after going through so much suffering. Medford Mail Tribune, September 18, 1933, page 7 Booster Night at Eagle Pt. Grange
Eagle Point Grange met September
19. The third and fourth degree team put on its work of initiation for
a few new members.It was announced that September 30 would be observed as Booster Night with a good program and an evening of entertainment for all. There will be no charges, and all grangers and their friends are invited. H.E. club will meet with Mrs. Violet Spencer September 27. All members are requested to attend. Medford Mail Tribune, September 22, 1933, page 4 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Sept. 22.--(Spl.)--Miss Nell Haley returned Sunday from Eugene, after being gone for a month.Miss June Stowell spent the weekend with Miss Gladys Nichols of Eagle Point. A surprise party was given for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson at their home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson of Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family and Mr. and Mrs. Theron Taylor and son Billy enjoyed the evening. Refreshments were served. Mrs. H. C. Short and Mrs. M. L. Pruett were in Medford Wednesday attending to business. Those who attended Grange meeting Tuesday evening at Eagle Point were Mrs. Nick Young, Mrs. Bill Holman and daughter Grace, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short and Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell. Medford Mail Tribune, September 22, 1933, page 5 DERBY FEUDISTS AT PEACE; ELK CK. GOAT MAN WARNED
Peace moves were made through Justice of the Peace William R. Coleman
last week in two rural neighborhood disturbances. Those involved agreed
to return to their homes and endeavor to harmonize with one and another
in the future.After hearing both sides of the argument between Helen Driskell and her brother-in-law, Cecil Driskell, of the Derby district, the court ruled both should keep off each other's property, and away from each other. The long-standing trouble came to a head when a fight started which ended when the woman was knocked down and Driskell sustained a black eye. Each claimed the other was the aggressor. Driskell maintained that his sister-in-law hit him in the eye with a rock, not her fist, as she claimed. He admitted that he had torn the woman's clothing, but only after she had torn off his shirt. Dean DeVond, a homesteader of the Elk Creek district, was warned by the court that the "next time any complaint is registered against you, to jail you go--goats or no goats." DeVond told the court he had to herd his goats, and a period in jail would be inconvenient. Complaint was made that the goats were eating up David Pence's corn and otherwise being a nuisance. DeVond also had difficulties with two women he hired as housekeepers, and was advised by the court, "You'll have to cut that out too." "The court is getting tired of hearing about you," said the court. "So the next time you show up here, you might as well make arrangements to sell your goats and settle down in the county jail until the grand jury meets, if it takes six months. You go home now, and don't bother about a housekeeper, and keep your goats out of Dave Pence's corn and pasture." DeVond, an ex-pugilist and sailor, who draws a $13 per month pension from the government, agreed that he would. A number of neighborhood feuds have been called to the attention of the court the past week. If possible the court has insisted they be settled without legal action. Medford Mail Tribune, September 24, 1933, page 10 TRAIL
TRAIL, Sept. 25.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Boyd Tucker, who has been visiting here
for a few days, has returned to her home near Ashland.Boyd Tucker is working for the Forest Service near Brown's cabin. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lowe and son Merlin and Mrs. Geo. Saltzman of Medford were dinner guests at the S. W. Hutchinson home Sunday evening. Ernie Ernst returned from Eastern Oregon Thursday where he had been hunting and brought back a big buck. Mrs. Bertha Evans, who has been with her father, Mr. Zimmerlee, who passed away last week, returned to her home at Cascade Locks Tuesday. Mrs. J. B. Sayers and sister Addie Belle Douglas spent Friday shopping in Medford. Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson and son K. E. Hutchinson and family of Klamath Falls were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Young near Grants Pass Sunday. The Youngs will be remembered by many here, as he was an engineer on the highway when it was built from Trail to McCloud, nearly ten years ago. The following ladies from this community attended the Extension work at Medford Saturday: Mesdames Alma Merriman, Emma Price, Minnie Blaess, Jennie Hutchinson and Eva Segessenman. Medford Mail Tribune, September 25, 1933, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, Sept. 27.--(Spl.)--Mrs. E. D. Hoag met with an accident Sunday,
losing her balance and falling on a window pane which had been placed
near a wall. The muscles of her left arm were cut and she also suffered
several minor cuts. She was rushed to a Medford hospital.Mrs. Harry Harding returned last week from Crater Lake, where she was employed during the summer. Jim Peyton and Ernie Ernst are victorious hunters who returned from Eastern Oregon with a mule-tail buck apiece. Peyton reports that he shot his buck four minutes after the opening hour. Leo Hoag entered Oregon State College as a freshman September 18. Medford Mail Tribune, September 27, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Sept. 27.--(Spl.)--Graveling of the road between the Gibson
ranch and J. D. Henry place has been completed and it will be greatly
appreciated by those living in that vicinity.Miss Runnels, county health nurse, visited the school last Friday. Mrs. West and daughter of Medford were at the Wright and Maxfield homes Sunday, getting apples and onions. Mr. and Mrs. Victor of Sacramento and Mrs. E. E. Williams of Hornbrook, Cal., were guests at the W. M. Hansen home Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Hansen's mother, remained here for an extended visit. Mrs. Cook and sister of Portland were also guests at the Hansen home Friday. H. W. Wright and Leland Dysinger left Sunday for a hunting trip in the Klamath country. Brownsboro Sunday school enjoyed an all-day meeting with the Lake Creek school last Sunday. A fine program was rendered by the pupils and teachers. Harry Barker of Yuba City, Cal., is visiting at the home of his brother, Bill Barker. Mrs. Fernlund returned last week from Portland, where she had been visiting her daughter. Several of the farmers in the Brownsboro community began picking pears at the Luther Day orchard Monday. Medford Mail Tribune, September 27, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT GRANGE PLANS DANCE OCT. 14
EAGLE POINT, Sept. 28.--(Spl.)--Ray Harnish, chairman of the ways and
means committee of the Eagle Point Grange, calls attention of the
Grangers of the fact that a dance will be given at the Grange hall on
October 14. Old-time dances and good music will feature the evening.
Small admission will be charged.Medford Mail Tribune, September 28, 1933, page 2 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Sept.
28.--(Spl.)--Dr. Forbes of Eagle Point called at the George Stowell
home on business last week.Johnny Domagalla is helping Tim Dugan husk corn. Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick and Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell were shopping in Medford Monday. People in this district are looking forward to Booster Night at the Eagle Point Grange hall Saturday. Mrs. Fred Hart and children of Medford spent the weekend visiting her mother, Mrs. J. D. Brown. She returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell were visiting at the Kline home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Alice Nichols has returned home after two weeks with her mother at Drain, Ore., and other northern points. Mrs. S. F. Coy, Mrs. W. R. Holman and Mrs. A. Woodrich called at the H. B. Rankin home Tuesday afternoon. Marsh Garrett was in Fort Klamath Monday attending to business. He returned to home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts were visiting at the Stowell home Sunday afternoon. Medford Mail Tribune, September 28, 1933, page 6 EAGLE POINT SCHOOL BECOMING CROWDED
EAGLE POINT, Sept. 28.--(Spl.)--Owing to the large enrollment of high
school pupils, it has been necessary to remove the partition between
the music room and the room occupied by Floyd V. Barrett with his
advanced grades of the high school building, in order to have a larger
study room. The former study room will be used for the music room. Mr.
Barrett has been moved to a room in the old school building.If the enrollment in the high school continues to increase as it has for the last few years, it will soon be necessary to build an addition to the high school building. Medford Mail Tribune, September 28, 1933, page 9 SKATING RINK OPENED IN EAGLE POINT HALL
EAGLE POINT, Sept. 28.--(Spl.)--Some of the younger married people have
formed a roller skating club, using the Luke Kincaid hall for a rink.
The club is open to all who enjoy this sport, and the rink is open
every afternoon and evening. All furnish their own skates.Mrs. W. H. Young dislocated her knee joint by falling on the floor of the new skating rink Monday afternoon. She is unable to walk at this writing. Medford Mail Tribune, September 28, 1933, page 9 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Sept. 28.--(Spl.)--Last Wednesday the following group
comprised an all-day surprise party on Mrs. Nettie Grover of Medford:
Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mrs. Rosa Smith, Mrs. Percy Haley, Mrs. Wm. Holman,
Mrs. Sam Coy, Mrs. Nick Young, Mrs. Mabel Harnish and Miss Helen of
Eagle Point, Mrs. Susie Stewart of Medford and Mrs. Harriett Allen of
Portland. The occasion was Mrs. Grover's birthday. Each carried a
covered dish from which a bountiful dinner was spread, and birthday
cards and other birthday offerings were presented to the honored guest.Mrs. W. H. Young motored to Grants Pass to meet and return with her uncle, Mr. Hill of San Francisco, who spent the weekend with them. Mrs. I. R. Kline was delightfully surprised on Monday, September 25, to have her cousin and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stuckland of Los Angeles, whom she had not seen for 25 years, drop in on her for a short visit. Mr. Stuckland is a retired major of the Cuban war, and lived originally in Goshen, Ind., the former home of Mrs. Kline. They were on the last lap of a long vacation trip which took them to many parts of the East and to Canada. Last Friday night the freshmen of the high school held their annual initiation, with refreshments and all the usual activities. Mrs. Millie Tingleaf, who recently purchased the old Frank Lewis place from Wm. Perry, has had the old house torn down and is building a new bungalow. Many neighbors and friends are assisting with volunteer labor. Mrs. Tingleaf and family expect to move into their new home by the first of October. Mr. Tingleaf's brother of Los Angeles, who has been helping Mrs. Tingleaf for the last three months, has charge of the building of the new home and will remain here until the family are moved. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Barrett spent Sunday afternoon and evening at the Crater Lake home of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Buford Clark are enlarging their home by having a bathroom and a fruit and vegetable room added. Herbert Carlton and family of Prospect, taking a load of potatoes to Medford, stopped at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, leaving their little twin daughters, Elva and Selda, with their grandmother until their return. Mrs. Floyd V. Barrett is in receipt of a fine box of European grapes from her grandfather, who has a large vineyard at Escondido, Cal. All of the teachers went into Medford after school on Tuesday on business. Mrs. N. B. Newcomb was attending to business in Medford Tuesday. The local unit of the home extension work held a meeting to outline the coming year's program. There was a good attendance. Vegetable cookery will occupy the major part of the program, with Christmas gifts in October and dressmaking in the spring. All ladies interested are urged to attend these meetings. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Barrett were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Erickson of Reese Creek Tuesday evening, September 26. Medford Mail Tribune, September 28, 1933, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, Oct. 2.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Emma Merriman of Medford is visiting her
son Harry Merriman this week. While here she called on Mrs. Mary Warner
and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson.Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash returned Thursday from their two months' trip to the Chicago fair and visit with relatives there and in Michigan. Mrs. McCoy, who was quite sick the first of the week, is much better at this time. Mrs. Scott, who has been sick for several weeks, is improving slowly. She was able to go for a short drive Sunday. Mrs. Ralph Watson and Carroll made a business trip to Medford on Wednesday. S. W. Hutchinson made a business trip to Klamath Falls Thursday. Johnny Warner family has moved to the Henry Shadley place to be near the school, as has the Charley Williams family, which moved to the Horn place. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Johnson were in Medford on business Friday. We are having lovely fall weather since the rain, with the autumn colors in the woods making this an ideal place to live. Medford Mail Tribune, October 2, 1933, page 7 4 CCC CAMPS IN JACKSON COUNTY IS WINTER ORDER
PORTLAND, Oct. 5.--(AP)--Announcement that 39 winter C.C.C. camps have
been authorized for Oregon was made here Wednesday by Robert Fechner,
director of the civilian conservation work.The number of Oregon's camps will thus be reduced from 64 to 39, and the number of recruits from 12,800 to 7,800. Douglas County will have 7 camps, the largest allotment to any county. Lane will have 6, Coos 6, Curry 3, Josephine 3, Jackson 4, Linn 1, Marion 1 and Multnomah 1. Many of the summer camps, including most of those in the high mountains and all camps in Eastern Oregon, are being abandoned for the winter. Of the 39 to be operated throughout the winter, many will be completely new camps. All summer camps to be utilized during the winter will be made into suitable winter quarters by the army. Medford Mail Tribune, October 5, 1933, page 1 EAGLE POINT GRANGE NAMES NEW LEADERS IN RECREATION CLUB
Eagle Point Grange met in regular session October 3. During the
business hour new Recreational Club leaders were appointed, including
Mrs. Lulu Taylor, Miss Minnie Putman and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ward.By Mrs. Bitterling Lecture hour was very interesting, consisting of tableaux and songs. The pictures represented were copied from old Grecian prints and showed the court of the goddesses Flora, Pomona and Ceres and closing with a grouping of all, with the supreme goddess of Demeter giving her blessings. The tableaux were directed by Sister Gertrude Haak and were very beautifully played. The hour closed with a talk from two Grange visitors, Mrs. Buckingham of Medford and Mrs. Thompson of Central Point Grange, on the milk and cream situation of the valley. H.E. club met at the home of Mrs. Violet Spencer September 27 with 20 members and one visitor present. The ladies used their needles and thread to good advantage on sewing carpet rags, while Mrs. Humphreys began knitting a large rug. Many plans were discussed for future work, and it is probable that the candy committee will prepare candy to be sold at the dance October 14. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The Booster Night program September 30 was well attended, everyone enjoying the fine program, designed to portray the work of the organization. Many committees took part. Dancing was enjoyed until midnight, when the H.E. committee served a good lunch. Anyone going to Grange, sitting through a live meeting, listening to a good talk, taking part in some games, singing some songs and watching a worthwhile act and then filling their belt from a good lunch ought to go home well balanced, well pleased and well paid. Medford Mail Tribune, October 5, 1933, page 5 McLEOD
McLEOD, Oct. 5.--(Spl.)--McLeod Extension unit met with Mrs. N. F. Ohrt
September 29, and reports and recommendations of the county homemakers'
day were read and discussed. The coming year promises to be both busy
and interesting, and every member was urged to cooperate whenever
called upon for assistance. Announcement was made by Fern Smith,
secretary, regarding radio lectures to be given by Mrs. Mabel C. Mack
semi-monthly on child development, beginning October 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Three groups are planning to meet for this study. New officers for the
year are: Chairman, Mrs. W. D. Coburn, vice-chairman, Mrs. Paul
Robertson; secretary, Mrs. Fern Smith; treasurer, Mrs. Roy Vaughn.A surprise feature was a shower given Mrs. Ohrt, the outgoing chairman. Mrs. E. D. Hoag has returned to her home and is making satisfactory recovery. The following ladies were among her Sunday callers: Mrs. Dick Vincent, Mrs. Fern Smith, Mrs. John Atchley and Mrs. N. F. Ohrt. Eugene Ditsworth, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth, suffered an injury to his foot Sunday and was taken to Medford for medical treatment. N. F. Ohrt, who is employed at Crater Lake headquarters repair shops, was forced out of his comfortable camp when upon his return Monday morning he discovered a bear family had taken possession of his food supply. Mr. Ohrt offered no protests, but immediately accepted bed and board offered by Uncle Sam. Mrs. John Atchley is planning to leave soon for an extended visit with a daughter at St. Louis, Mo. Medford Mail Tribune, October 5, 1933, page 9 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, Oct. 5.--(Spl.)--Bob Humphries and family moved back to
their home on the Butte Falls highway, September 30, after several
months' absence.Dr. Forbes of Eagle Point was called to attend Frank Hamlin September 29. He is reported much better. Mrs. Geo. Nash was operated on October 3 at the Community Hospital and is resting easy. Mrs. W. E. Fulton and Mrs. Ivy Nichols drove to Holcomb Mineral Springs October 2. Art Andrews and Clarence Aikens have gone to Klamath Falls with their truck to haul potatoes and expect to remain during the picking season. Mrs. Will Wynot, who is convalescing after a very serious operation, was taken to Medford September 30 for medical examination. The families of Lewis Robertson and Gus Carlson of Central Point visited October 3 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Knadler's. The sudden death of Mrs. Oliver Aikens in Portland came as a great shock to her many friends and relatives. Medford Mail Tribune, October 5, 1933, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, Oct. 9.--(Spl.)--Trail Extension unit will meet Oct. 12 with
Mrs. Stewart Ditsworth. It will be an all-day meeting with covered dish
lunch. This will be the first meeting this fall. The new officers will
take the chairs and a full attendance is desired.Mrs. Glenn Howard and Miss Anna Wells have been quite sick but are much better at this time. Miss Gertrude Hammond of Central Point visited her aunt, Mrs. Harry Merriman, last week. Mrs. Geo. Orm spent Thursday visiting Mrs. E. E. Ash. Gwen Howe made a short trip to Stockton, Calif., last week, where she visited the Cusick family. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hutchinson of Oakland, Calif., spent a few days at Sunset on the Rogue last week. Lee Merriman has returned home from Crater Lake, where he has been working the past few weeks. Mrs. Alma Merriman was in Medford Friday to consult the county school superintendent in regard to her work as school clerk here. Dr. and Mrs. Sayers, Mr. and Mrs. A. Douglas shopped in Medford Tuesday. Work on the Tiller-Trail road is progressing rapidly. There is quite a village of highway men and their families near the Upper Trail schoolhouse. Thursday a large gas shovel was taken from the Crater Lake district to this new work. Medford Mail Tribune, October 9, 1933, page 3 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Oct. 9.--(Spl.)--Miss Myrtle Stowell returned to her
work in the packing house after visiting her parents a few days.Mrs. M. L. Pruett has been on the sick list several days. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cook spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson. Those who attended "Booster Night" Saturday at the Eagle Point Grange hall from here were Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Glenn Lanning, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brown, Bill Holman and children Grace, Henry and Mary Ellen, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short. George Givan is building a new barn on his ranch. Mr. Tusseldorf is hauling gravel, getting his road in shape for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson spent the evening with Mrs. Alice Nichols. Medford Mail Tribune, October 9, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Oct. 9.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Jim Beamsley of Long Beach,
Calif., have been guests at the Reed Charley, Lee Bradshaw and George
Brown homes.Mr. DeBecker of San Francisco called at the Wright home Tuesday. Mrs. Ruby Walker of Medford is visiting at the Shaw ranch last week. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw recently purchased a new car. Mrs. Dahlke of Fern Valley was a guest of her mother, Mrs. Monia, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Myers and children were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young in Eagle Point Wednesday. Walter Marshall was down Sunday to visit his family. H. W. Wright and Leland Dysinger returned home from their hunting trip last week with two fine mule deer. The E. E. Tucker family spent Sunday with Mrs. Anna Walch. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ewartt were guests at the Bill Gibson home Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, October 9, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Oct. 12.--(Spl.)--Mr.
and Mrs. H. W. Wright and children spent Friday evening with Mr. and
Mrs. Harve Stanley.Mrs. Mayme Gurwolf is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. M. Hansen, this week. Guests at the J. D. Henry home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and Carl Stockford of Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Poole of Griffin Creek visited with the Blaess family Sunday. A meeting of the school board was held October 6 and the budget made up for the coming year. Budget sheets were posted this week and the meeting set for October 24. A picture study of the life of Christ and a talk by Rev. D. D. Randall of Medford and Rev. J. J. Ray of Junction City, general missionary of the northwest district of union Sunday school work, was given at the schoolhouse Saturday evening. A good attendance was present, and the program was enjoyed by all. Mrs. C. E. Myers entertained the Eagle Point Community Club Wednesday. Mrs. Mabel Mack was present and Christmas suggestions were given. Medford Mail Tribune, October 12, 1933, page 9 TILLER TO TRAIL ROAD WORK OPENS
Thirty men, mostly from the Trail district, this morning started in on
road construction work on the Tiller-Trail road, following the Umpqua
Divide east, it was announced today by the Rogue River National Forest
office.Money being expended for the work is from NRA funds, and is not connected with the CCC activities. Fred Warner of Trail is in charge of the construction. A new tractor, for use on this particular job, arrived in Medford by freight yesterday and will be moved to the point of operation. Medford Mail Tribune, October 13, 1933, page 2 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Oct. 13.--(Spl.)--Mrs. S. B. Smith is spending a few days at the Charles Jackson home.Mrs. June Stowell and Miss Grace Holman enjoyed the dance at Lake Creek October 7. Young people of the community are enjoying roller skating at the Eagle Point dance hall of evenings. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley were calling at Alice Nichols' Friday. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell called at the H. E. Hammel home Sunday afternoon. Medford Mail Tribune, October 13, 1933, page 6 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Oct. 13.--(Spl.)--The following group enjoyed an all-day
surprise birthday party on Mrs. Ruby Young: Mrs. Bill Holman and
daughter Mary Ellen, Mrs. Ray Harnish and daughter Helen, Mrs. Sam Coy,
Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mrs. Stella Haley, Mrs. Rosa Smith, Mrs. Clifford
Hickson and two little daughters, Mrs. Caroline Thomason and Miss Nell
Haley. They enjoyed a fine dinner brought by the guests. All report a
fine time.Mrs. Una B. Inch, rural school supervisor, was at the school on business Monday. She also called on Mrs. Clarence F. Davies. Mrs. Sarah Howlett and daughter Hattie attended the funeral of Mrs. Clara Lee Olson of Bend, held in Medford Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Olson was a daughter of Mrs. Mary Middlebusher, formerly of Trail, but now of Medford, and was well known by many here. She had been staying with her mother in Medford since July. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walters and little son Edwin, and James Walters of Talent were in Eagle Point Saturday night attending the booster entertainment at the Grange. Mrs. M. L. Pruett has been very ill for several days but is some better now. It is supposed she had an acute case of ptomaine poisoning. Mrs. Gertrude Haak was helping her for two days. Roy Smith has been doing jury duty in Medford since October. Guy Pruett has also been on the federal jury for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Townsend, living in the Walter Thiede house, and who, it was reported, were moving to Washington, are not moving. Mr. Townsend is a baker and has secured a steady position with Fluhrer's in the new plant. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Tessitore of the Linn orchards, were Sunday evening callers at the L. K. Haak home. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Humphrey were callers at the L. K. Haak home Sunday afternoon. Ray Harnish reminds all Grangers of the dance that is to be held at the Grange hall October 14. A good time is assured to all who enjoy the old-fashioned dances. Little Norma Nadine Davies, two weeks old, has had many callers, and is one of the most popular young ladies in the community. Guy Pruett, Roy Ashpole and Roy Smith are serving on the federal jury, the court of which has been holding in Medford since October 3. R. M. Conley of Butte Falls was in Eagle Point Tuesday, hunting pasture for his cattle. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nichols of Yakima, Wash., formerly of Eagle Point, arrived in town Friday evening to attend to business and visit friends and relatives for a few days. Arthur Nichols of Klamath Falls was in town on business Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Dollie Nichols Mathews of Medford was also attending to business in Eagle Point Sunday, with her brothers, Frank and Arthur. Mrs. Millie Tingleaf and family have moved into the house on the river side, across from where they have been living, vacating the house in which they were living for the new tenants, who have arrived and have taken possession. Mrs. Tingleaf will move onto her new property as soon as the house is sufficiently completed. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Barrett entertained at dinner Tuesday for Miss Yetta Olson, Miss Fern Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young, Lyle Van Scoy and Lawrence Winslow. Mrs. Lewis E. Robertson of Central Point was visiting with her mother, Mrs. James G. Hannaford, on Sunday. Rose Whaley enjoyed a motor trip to Roseburg with friends on Sunday. Frank Nichols and family were dinner guests of Mrs. Sarah Howlett and Miss Hattie on Monday. Mrs. Otto Caster and daughter Sybil of Phoenix were guests of Mrs. Sam Coy Tuesday. Sybil also visited Mrs. Rudy Weidman. Mrs. Caroline Thomason, who has been keeping house for Mr. Sam Harnish for several months, has returned to her home in Butte Falls. She expects to later go to visit her daughter in Portland. Medford Mail Tribune, October 13, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, Oct. 16.--(Spl.)--Trail Extension unit met with Mrs. Stewart
Ditsworth Oct. 12. There were 25 ladies present to enjoy the
demonstration by Mrs. Mack and all were pleased with Mrs. Ditsworth's
new home. It was the first time a number of the ladies had been there.
Next meeting will be Nov. 9 with Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale near Sunset on
the Rogue.A large delegation from Trail attended the funeral of Mrs. Dolph Olson in Medford Tuesday. Mrs. Olson was known here as Lee Middlebusher and lived here a number of years when a girl and was held in high esteem by everyone. Lee Merriman is working for Ernie Segessenman in his logging camp. Dr. and Mrs. Sayers and her sister, Miss Adda Bell Douglas, have moved into the S. W. Hutchinson home on the highway for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson plan on taking a vacation of several months. They will visit their son Floyd and family at Hood River then later will visit relatives in Tacoma and Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Middlebusher of Centralia, Wash., who was here to attend his sister's funeral, was overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Howe Thursday night. Mrs. Mary Middlebusher of Medford was an overnight guest of Mrs. Harry Merriman Thursday. While there she and Mrs. Merriman called on Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Carroll Watson left for Portland Saturday. He will take a boat to San Francisco, where he plans to get a position. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dawson, who have been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson, for several weeks, returned to their home near Chiloquin. Irwin Howe returned Thursday from his trip to Stockton. He reported a delightful trip, but glad to get back home again. Medford Mail Tribune, October 16, 1933, page 7 HEDWIG WOODRICH OF E.P. PASSES
Hedwig Woodrich, a resident of Eagle Point for the past three years,
passed away in a local hospital early Sunday morning at the age of 49
years, suffering a lingering illness. She was born at Zurich,
Switzerland, September 8, 1884, and in 1919 came to America, in the
year 1919 was married to Adolph Woodrich at Rupert, Idaho. After living
in Idaho and Montana until 1930, they moved to Eagle Point, where they
have since made their home and engaged in the cheese factory at that
place.Surviving are her husband, Adolph Woodrich, and one son, John of Eagle Point. Funeral services will be held from the Conger funeral parlors Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Smith of Eagle Point will have charge of services and the interment will be made in the Siskiyou Memorial Park. Medford Mail Tribune, October 23, 1933, page 3 EAGLE POINT GRANGE
Eagle Point Grange met in regular session October 17. During the
business hours the educational committee had Professor C. F. Davies
speak on the merits of the county unit system of school management. I.
R. Kline gave a report on agricultural projects.A good sum was realized on the old-time dance given last Saturday night. Program by the lecturer, Sister Julia Davies, was much enjoyed and consisted of pantomime acts by the school children, portraying the life of Hiawatha. The lecturer also announced that on the night of October 28 there would be an evening of entertainment free to all, consisting of a program containing the comic play entitled "The Podunk Express," and other features, also recreational games, etc. The H.E. club will meet at the Grange hall October 25, and the Roxy Ann H.E. club will be invited. Everybody is requested to bring a pie. Medford Mail Tribune, October 23, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, Oct. 23.--(Spl.)--Lieutenant and Mrs. Girth [Gillis?] were dinner guests Monday of Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Sayers. Lieutenant Grith [sic] has been transferred from the Elk Creek CCC camp to the Wineglass camp, and all will be sent to Southern California soon.Denzel Middlebusher, who has been quite sick with bronchial pneumonia at the CCC camp on Elk Creek is much better at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman and sons Ray and Lee called on Mr. Dolph Olson and family Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blaess have returned to Trail and are getting ready for business at their old stand after an absence of several years. Mrs. Ralph Watson and Mrs. Bill Burke were shopping in Medford Saturday. Ernie Ernst's mother of Kansas City, who has been visiting here for a month, left for her home Friday. Mr. Ernst plans on leaving for Eastern Oregon to hunt elk soon. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Johnson of Sunset on the Rogue, accompanied by her son, Clare, left for Southern California to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. R. Chamberlin will have charge of the Sunset during their absence. Medford Mail Tribune, October 23, 1933, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, Oct. 24.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Ray Johnston of Keno is visiting McLeod friends for a few days.Albert Glass and Frank and Gus Ditsworth have brought their stock here from Hamaker Meadows. James Thomas helped with the drive. Mrs. P. L. Atchley has gone to St. Louis to spend the winter with her daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Sublett, who formerly homesteaded in this vicinity, spent a month at McLeod visiting old friends. They were disappointed in finding their cabin in ruins. They are now residents of San Francisco but are considering relocating here. Jack Casey left for St. Helens recently to work in the paper mills. Mrs. Ethel Casey has returned from Portland and expects to spend the winter here. Regina Smith injured her knee while playing on the school grounds and had to stay home for a few days. Mrs. Fern Smith and baby son Charles have suffered with colds a few days. Mrs. Dick Vincent has been caring for them. McLeod home extension unit will meet with Mrs. Elbert Glass October 26 for an all-day meeting. Mrs. Mabel C. Mack will demonstrate the various uses of milk, eggs and cheese. Extension unit is also sponsoring a Hallowe'en festival and community fair at McLeod dining room, October 28. Many special features are being planned for the evening. The Weeks pear pickers and packing house employees, with their families, held their annual card party in the McLeod dining room recently. A surprise party was given for J. W. Richardson Friday evening, honoring his 80th birthday. Mr. Richardson is one of the older residents in years, but enjoys good health and does all his own farm work. The community wishes him many added years of health and happiness. Medford Mail Tribune, October 24, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Oct. 26.--(Spl.)--Mrs. H. W. Wright and Mrs. C. E. Myers
attended the Lost Creek Community Club at Mrs. Ted Hoefft's home last
Wednesday.Mr. and Mrs. William Barker and mother and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker and family were recent dinner guests at the Ed Tucker home. Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and son Louis returned home Thursday from California where they spent a week visiting at Hornbrook and Montague with friends and relatives. After an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Mrs. Mary Williams returned to her home at Hornbrook last week. Walter Marshall came down from the Forest Service station above Butte Falls and spent the weekend at home. Rev. Smith of Butte Falls preached an interesting sermon at the close of Sunday school last Sunday, which was very much appreciated by those present. Mildred Hansen spent Sunday night as the guest of Verna Cingcade at Eagle Point. Medford Mail Tribune, October 26, 1933, page 4 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Oct. 30.--Mrs. Julia Stimson of Medford is spending several days at the Holmes home.Tim Dugan has been painting and remodeling his home. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mrs. Will Jackson, Mrs. George Jackson, spent the afternoon at Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson's. Mrs. Alice Nichols called in Medford Tuesday. George Stowell was a business caller in Eagle Point Tuesday. Mrs. Alice Nichols and brother Otis, Mrs. Nevah Holman and daughter Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and two children, Tommy and June, Orie Miller and Dorothy Coy attended the dance at the Lake Creek grange hall Saturday night. A surprise party was given for Mrs. W. R. Holman Oct. 21. Those present were: Mae Stowell, Lizzie Perry, Stella Haley, Rosa Smith, Ethel Coy, Mabel Harnish and two daughters, Ruby Young and the hostess, Mrs. Holman. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman called at the Roy Stanley home in Eagle Point Friday afternoon. Medford Mail Tribune, October 30, 1933, page 4 McLEOD
McLEOD, Oct. 30.--(Spl.)--Laurelhurst P.T.A. held its first meeting at
the schoolhouse Oct. 20 with Mrs. Roy Vaughn presiding. Interesting
programs are being planned for the year, and an effort is being made to
enroll every parent and school patron into its membership. Evening
meetings featuring discussions on child development, community singing
and lectures are some of the aims of the association.Mrs. Babe Casey Davis and baby daughter have gone to St. Helens to spend the winter with her brother Jack Casey, who is employed in the paper mills. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and family. Art Webster spent several days with Hobart Ditsworth helping him haul wood. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Eldredge, who formerly lived on the Glass place, and party of friends spent several days camping at Harding's Paradise. The men had hoped to get their bucks but were unsuccessful. Mrs. Blanche Stanley is spending several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Herb Carlton. Mrs. Lizzie Nichols is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Gus Ditsworth and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Gordon of Red Blanket were overnight guests of their brother and sister Uriah and Clara Gordon. Uriah Gordon is building a corn shed on the Manning place. Mrs. A. M. Yerkes and daughter Marian of Portland are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ditsworth and other relatives while Mr. Yerkes is employed on the Tiller-Trail road. Mrs. Yerkes is a sister to the Ditsworth brothers and formerly lived in this community. Frank Ditsworth is roofing his new barn with shakes this week. A special school meeting was held at Laurelhurst school, at which the budget was adopted as prepared by the school directors. Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre gave a card party Wednesday evening. Among those present were Harvey McIntyre and son of Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Collier and Burton Train. R. C. Conley has been driving stock from here the past week. Mrs. H. H. Haines is reported ill today. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Horton returned to their home in Portland Sunday after a few weeks' visit with their daughter, Mrs. Forrest Dasher and family. McLeod Home Extension unit met with Mrs. E. L. Glass Thursday for an all-day meeting with an attendance of 25. Mrs. Mack gave a demonstration on uses of milk and eggs; she also gave a talk on food values and balanced meals. Mrs. Frank Ditsworth and Mrs. J. E. Peyton were selected to demonstrate the next food meeting, which also be held at Mrs. Glass' Nov. 16. Hallowe'en frolic and community fair scheduled for Saturday evening at McLeod has been postponed until Oct. 31. The spirit of Hallowe'en will be carried out in every possible way, and much merriment is in store. Exhibits of choice hand-work, foods and produce will be displayed. Mrs. Ethel Casey will have a display of her art products. Bill Edmondson will also have a display of his beautiful carvings. N. F. Orth returned home Oct. 26 from Crater Lake, where he has been employed the past two months. Medford Mail Tribune, October 30, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Nov. 1.--(Spl.)--The community was deeply shocked and
grieved to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Adolph Woodrich on Sunday
morning, October 22. Mrs. Woodrich had been in poor health for several
years, but her condition was not thought to be critical. On Friday she
was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital for an operation, and though she
seemed to rally as well as could be expected, she died suddenly Sunday
morning. Mrs. Woodrich
was highly esteemed for her kindness, pleasant disposition, and her
loss
is keenly felt throughout the community. She was laid to rest in the
memorial cemetery, Medford.
Mrs. Woodrich came to Eagle Point about three years ago with her
husband, who owns and operates the Eagle Point cheese factory.Home Economics club of the grange had a wonderful time last Wednesday, when a large group met in the grange hall with the members of the Roxy Ann Grange club as guests. Besides the business and work a delightful Hallowe'en program was enjoyed, and refreshments served fitting the day. Cards are out announcing the engagement of Nathan D. Newcomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Newcomb, and Miss Eleanor Hewitt of Los Angeles, formerly of Medford. Mr. Newcomb is also located in Los Angeles at the present time. Mrs. N. B. Newcomb and son Peyton expect to leave soon for an extended stay in Los Angeles, where Mrs. Newcomb will visit her sons Nathan, Russell and Tom and stepson Donald Newcomb, and where Peyton expects to go to school for the remainder of the term. Those from here who attended the all-day Pomona Grange meeting at Talent last Saturday were: Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell; W. E. Davies, Sam Coy, Mrs. M. L. Pruett, Mrs. Lulu Taylor and Mrs. Gertrude Haak. They report a very interesting meeting. Home Economics extension unit met at the home of Mrs. W. H. Young with Mrs. Mack, the project being the Christmas kit. Many who were unable to attend and who are interested in this project may secure patterns for many interesting Christmas presents and other easily made things by seeing Mrs. Lulu Taylor, who is custodian of pamphlets and books. Mrs. Ella Sherwood and son John Sherwood of San Francisco, with her grandson, Norman Colson, and wife of Hornbrook, called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Newcomb Sunday on their way to Crater Lake. Mrs. Sherwood is a great-aunt of Mrs. Newcomb. Mr. Colson is state inspector on the Oregon and California line. Mrs. Blanche Stanley, who has been staying at Silver Lake for several months, is again at home with her children Evelyn and Bobby. Friends of Mrs. George Nash, who formerly lived here on the Rhodes ranch, but later in the Derby district, were grieved to learn of her recent death. She had been in ill health for a long time and passed away at the Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had undergone an operation some time previously. She was interred in the Butte Falls cemetery. Sam Coy was down from his Climax ranch for a few days. He returned to Climax Sunday. W. B. Hanna, brother of Mrs. N. B. Newcomb, arrived from Phoenix, Ariz. last Tuesday for a short visit with his sister and family. Mr. Hanna is an engineer on the Southern Pacific railroad. J. C. Spencer has finished picking the apple crop on the Ala Vista orchard. He estimated approximately 8,000 boxes of apples, 5,000 of which were Spitzenbergs. A large crowd attended the open recreational night given by the local Grange, at which a play, "On the Train to Podunk," followed by dancing, was enjoyed. Many out-of-town people were present. John Wilde of Lake Creek has been helping N. B. Newcomb haul fruit to Medford for some of the local orchards. Medford Mail Tribune, November 1, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Nov. 1.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Luella Matlack, Mrs. Joe Maxfield and
Mrs. C. E. Myers attended the Eagle Point club at the home of Mrs.
Walter Young last Friday.Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright and children spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seefield at Lake Creek. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Myers entertained the following guests at dinner Sunday evening: Mr. and Mrs. Reed Charley and children of Lake Creek, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young and Mr. and Mrs. Barrett of Eagle Point. Guests at the Maxfield home Sunday were Bill Swain, Rolf Bieberstedt and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Myers and children. Those shopping in Medford from Brownsboro the past week were: W. M. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry, Mrs. E. E. Tucker and children, Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and Louis Rohrer. A short play entitled "The Five Ghosts' Club" was given at the schoolhouse by the school children Friday evening, October 27. After the play games were enjoyed and later supper was served, consisting of sandwiches, cake, pie, coffee and cider. A good attendance was present and a pleasant evening spent. Mrs. H. W. Wright entertained a few friends at her home Saturday evening with cards, after which refreshments were served to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Owens and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Day, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Culbertson and Leland Dysinger. Medford Mail Tribune, November 1, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT GRANGE CLUB PLAYS HOST
H.E. club of Eagle Point Grange met at the hall October 25. Ladies of
Roxy Ann Grange club were invited guests and many were present to enjoy
the Hallowe'en party.TO LADIES OF ROXY ANN Many came in costume, making a very striking picture to have the presiding officers dressed as ghosts. Even the black witch was seen mingling with the groups. After the business period a special committee put on a Hallowe'en program consisting of songs, readings and appropriate stunts for the occasion. Pumpkin pie and coffee were served by the H.E. committee. An enjoyable time was the verdict of all and an invitation to visit Roxy Ann Grange club in the near future was accepted. Another successful party was given October 28. The special program committee of the Grange put on a play, "The Podunk Express," which was enjoyed by a full house. The evening was free to all. The Grow orchestra furnished the music for the dancing, which followed the play, and at midnight a hot lunch was served. Medford Mail Tribune, November 1, 1933, page 8 McLEOD
McLEOD, Nov. 3.--(Spl.)--A cabin is being built on Butte Creek, near
the falls, for watchmen for the fish racks just placed in the creek
near there by the state fisheries.J. E. Peyton has just returned from a successful duck hunt in the Klamath district. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Richardson were Prospect visitors at the fair Tuesday. Medford Mail Tribune, November 3, 1933, page 3 M'LEOD HALLOWE'EN FROLIC IS ENJOYED
McLEOD, Nov. 3.--(Spl.)--Hallowe'en frolic and community fair was held
at McLeod dining room Tuesday was an enjoyable affair. The spirit of
the season was ably expressed in decorations and exhibits.A varied and well-arranged display of garden and farm produce, preserves and handwork was judged by Mesdames Merriman, Segessenman and Blaess from Trail. Fortune-telling by a skillfully distinguished witch was a popular feature of the evening. The pupils of the Laurelhurst school gave a program and exhibited displays of their work. Doughnuts contributed by Fluhrer's bakery, cider and spicy pumpkin pies sold well, and the proceeds will enable the McLeod extension unit to carry on its early winter activities. Many expressed a desire that this may become an annual festival. The Laurelhurst school bus was used to transport the children and many families to the fair. Medford Mail Tribune, November 3, 1933, page 5 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Nov. 3.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Lawson called at the Nichols home Tuesday morning.A Hallowe'en entertainment including a box social was given at the Long Mountain school October 30. Many attended. Miss June Stowell, Miss Grace Holman, Tommy Stowell, Glenn Lanning attended a Hallowe'en party given by Victoria Dahack of Eagle Point October 30. Emmett Klingle has started his fall plowing. Miss Wilma Houston of Trail spent Monday night with Miss June Stowell. Mr. Givan has brought his cattle home from Dead Indian, where they have been all summer. Turkey buyers are here from San Francisco calling on their regular customers. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Northcroft and two sons from Medford were callers at the Holman home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Klingle spent the afternoon in Medford Tuesday. Deane Owens of the Wellen district spent the evening at the W. R. Holman home November 1. I. R. Kline reports that the packing season is drawing to a close at the Bear Creek orchards, where he is employed. Medford Mail Tribune, November 3, 1933, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, Nov. 6.--(Spl.)--Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker will
be glad to learn they have returned here to make their home after an
absence of several months.Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson, who have been occupying the Tucker house in their absence, will return to their homestead until they get their house built on the highway. Ernie Ernst was successful in getting a large elk on his hunting trip to the Eastern Oregon country. Mrs. R. Sayers and sister Miss Adda Bell Douglas left Friday for Southern California to join Dr. Sayers, who was transferred to Southern California from the Elk Creek camp more than a week ago. Mack Smith, who has been working at Sunset on the Rogue since spring, has returned to his home in California for a visit. Carroll Watson has returned from his trip to San Francisco. He had an interesting trip, taking a boat from Portland to the bay city. Trail Extension unit will meet with Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale Nov. 19. Everyone is welcome. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson returned from their vacation Thursday. While gone, they visited their son Floyd and family at Hood River and spent several days in Portland. Medford Mail Tribune, November 6, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Nov. 8.--(Spl.)--Mrs. W.A. Braun of Santa Cruz, Calif., is
visiting at the home of Mrs. Mary Bradshaw. Mrs. Braun was formerly
Miss Georgia Newell and made her home with Mrs. Bradshaw for a number
of years.Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Henry of Marshfield visited relatives here last week. Mrs. Louie Blaess, who has been very ill at a local hospital, was brought home several days ago and is getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs. C. E. Myers is caring for Mrs. Blaess during her illness. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maxfield and C. E. Myers are spending a few days at Klamath Falls, guests of Mrs. Maxfield's sister, Mrs. Florence Coe. Harry Barker returned from his trip to Merrill last Saturday. Jesse Glass came out from Medford Friday for a visit with his family. Lois Wright spent Saturday night as the guest of her friend, Frances Myers. Jack Matlack, Bill Myers and Louis Rohrer attended a show in Medford Thursday. Walter Marshall is cementing his spring, preparatory to piping the water into the house. It will be a great improvement to his place, as the water had to be carried quite a distance. Medford Mail Tribune, November 8, 1933, page 9 STUART AND SONS GET TRAIL WORK
PORTLAND, Nov. 9.--(AP)--R. I. Stuart & Sons, Medford contractors,
submitted the low bid of $29,132 here today for 6.6 miles of sub-grade
reinforcing on the Tiller-Trail highway in Douglas County. Proposals
were opened by the bureau of public roads. The work will be carried on
midway between Tiller and Trail.A. Milne of Portland bid $33,523, and Saxon & Looney of Corvallis bid $34,787. Medford Mail Tribune, November 9, 1933, page 1 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Nov. 9.--(Spl.)--Sympathy of the community is extended to
Mrs. M. L. Pruett, who was recently bereaved by the death of her
brother's wife, Mrs. Truman Cox, of Winters, Calif. The funeral of Mrs.
Cox was held in Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Cox were both old-time residents
of this valley, Mrs. Cox being a sister of Jim Gregory and of Mrs.
Kershaw of Medford and Mrs. Nye of Talent. Attending the funeral from
California were Mrs. Pruett's brother and sister, Mrs. Truman Cox and
Mrs. Minnie King. Mrs. King is from Oakland.Before returning to their southern home, Mrs. Minnie King and Truman Cox spent Monday at the country home of Mrs. Pruett and son, Guy. Joining them in the evening for dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Kershaw of Medford and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley of Lake Creek. Mrs. Purvis and daughter of Ashland were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Newcomb and family on Sunday, November 5. Mrs. Hanna is a sister-in-law of Mrs. Newcomb. Home extension unit met at the home of Mrs. N. B. Newcomb November 3, in an all-day meeting at which red and yellow vegetable cooking was demonstrated by Mrs. Floyd Barrett and Mrs. Harry Ward. There was a large group of interested women present. November 14 the extension unit will meet at the home of Mrs. Seaman, at which time the use of cheese in the diet and cuisine will be demonstrated. Attending the special meeting of the Pomona Grange at Central Point Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, W. L. Davies and Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak. Parent-Teacher Association gave a Hallowe'en skating party on the night of October 31. There were about 300 guests present. There was bobbing for apples, skating and other entertainment features. Pie, coffee and cider were served for a small sum. The proceeds will go to buy a stove on which the hot lunches for the school children may be prepared this winter. The high school student body will give another skating party in Kincaid hall November 17. There will be a small admission charge. Special entertainment is being planned besides the skating. Refreshments will be served, and a fish pond together with the sale of other articles, is expected to bring in some cash. Mrs. Winnifred of Brownsboro, visiting at the home of her parents last week, reported loss of a fine horse while in pasture right next to the Brownsboro store, by being shot by some hunter. Since there are no deer so close in to the town, the horse must have been taken for a quail or pheasant. It is no uncommon thing in this community to have cows, horses and stock, as well as turkeys and chickens, shot by city hunters who disregard all posted signs forbidding hunting. Mrs. J. C. Spencer reports that she and Mr. Spencer were away from home calling on friends Sunday afternoon, and on their return they found a note fastened to the back door, which read, "Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Marshall, tourists from China." On further investigation they found that a sick rooster which was having hospital care near the back door was gone, and they are of the opinion that the tourists from China must be fond of chicken. Medford Mail Tribune, November 9, 1933, page 2 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, Nov. 10.--(Spl.)--Jack Grow is building a new house for
James Brown on the old Aiken place, just across the road from the Big
Oak service station on the Crater Lake Highway.Many Reese Creek residents attended the dance at Lake Creek November 4 and reported a wonderful time. Mrs. Wilbur Erickson spent November 7 with Mrs. Clarence Aikens. Mr. and Mrs. Al Wheelock of Plaza Gardens have moved on the Redwood Highway and opened another service station and auto camp. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Semple of Medford were dinner guests November 5 of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vestal. Mrs. C. W. Bailey of Eagle Point visited Mrs. W. E. Hammel November 7. Clarence Aikens drove to Portland last week with a truckload of furniture for Art Andrews, who moved several days ago, having sold his place to Mr. and Mrs. James Brown of San Bernardino, Cal. Mrs. Tom Vestal and Mrs. Roy Bilderback were Medford visitors November 7. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Robertson and family of Central Point spent November 5 visiting Mr. and Mrs. Abe Knadler. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyer entertained November 5 at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley of Eagle Point; Mr. Halley's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Boyer of Medford and Bob Cass of Derby. Raleigh Matthews had his auto stolen from his garage November 7. No report has been given concerning its whereabouts. Mrs. Tom Vestal and Mrs. Wilfred Jacks visited Mrs. H. H. Ball November 9 and report her able to be around on crutches, also improving rapidly since an operation was performed on her foot a few days ago. Medford Mail Tribune, November 10, 1933, page 8 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Nov.
10.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Jesse Mittelstaedt and Mrs. Ethel Coy called on Mrs.
Mae Stowell last week.Alton Whetstone is plowing for I. R. Kline. A surprise party was given for Pearl Stowell Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Childreth, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson and Ralph Botts spent the evening. Those shopping in Medford the past week were Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mrs. Nick Young and Mrs. William Holman. Most of the farmers have started their fall plowing. Mr. and Mrs. Art Stowell and daughter Mary Jane of California pleasantly surprised Mr. Stowell's parents when they called at their home Monday evening. Medford Mail Tribune, November 10, 1933, page 8 GEO. W. ISAACS DIES IN SOUTH
George W. Isaacs, who will be remembered in the Rogue River Valley by
many of the old timers, passed away in Sacramento Thursday night,
November 9.Mr. Isaacs was born on the large stock ranch of his parents on Butte Creek above Brownsboro, December 20, 1871. He engaged in stock raising in his boyhood with his father, one of Oregon's early pioneers. Mr. Isaacs attended school in Brownsboro and later in Medford. When a young man he left this valley, making his home in Vancouver, B.C., until about 10 years ago, when he moved to Sacramento, Cal., where he has since resided and was actively engaged in business. He leaves to mourn his passing a wife in Sacramento and two sisters and three brothers, Mamie E. Riddle, Agnes I. Merrell, Wm. F., Chas. W., and Frank Isaacs, all of whom reside in Medford. Medford Mail Tribune, November 12, 1933, page 5 Click here for more on the Isaacs family. TRAIL
TRAIL, Nov. 11.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale, who has been quite ill for the past week, is little better.Mr. and Mrs. Dee Gentry of Medford have moved to the home of her father, Dave Pence, on Elk Creek for the winter. Miss Alberta Pence has returned to her home on Elk Creek, having been in Medford for several weeks, working at the cannery. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Ragsdale of Hollywood are here for a month visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Alma Merriman spent several days in Prospect the first of the week. She was house guest of Mrs. Grieve. Boyd Tucker lost a valuable cow on Wednesday. While doctoring her in the night, Boyd fell on some rocks, so he has a badly cut hand and knee. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pence spent Wednesday evening visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Mrs. Ralph Watson and son Carroll were in Medford shopping Wednesday. Miss Mabel Ragsdale is staying with her brothers and caring for the children during Mrs. Ragsdale's sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Ernst made a drive to Fort Klamath and Crater Lake Thursday. Mrs. Charles Blaess had a slight accident Wednesday when cutting kindling. The knife slipped and cut her chest. Boyd Tucker and S. W. Hutchinson shopped in Medford Friday. Mrs. Minnie Blaess and Mrs. Jennie Hutchinson attended the sewing demonstration held in Medford at the senior high school Monday by Mrs. Mack. B. Chamberlain is now teaching the Trail school. Medford Mail Tribune, November 12, 1933, page 6 JITNEY CARNIVAL EAGLE PT. FRIDAY
A jitney carnival will be held in Kincaid hall at Eagle Point under
auspices of the Eagle Point high school Friday, Nov. 17, it was
announced today, with the extension of an invitation to the public.The purpose of the carnival is to raise funds for athletic equipment and a full evening of excitement and prizes for all is promised at the affair. There will be skating to orchestra music and prizes awarded the winners in the various contests. The prize list includes hams, bacon, flour and a flashlight, among other things. Refreshments will be served following the contests. Medford Mail Tribune, November 14, 1933, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, Nov. 14.--(Spl.)--Mesdames Gus Ditsworth and Claud Chase,
serving leaders for the McLeod home extension unit, met with Mrs. Mabel
Mack for instructions Monday. These ladies will be in charge of a
serving meeting in the near future.Mrs. Ethel Casey goes to Medford Saturdays, where she has classes in picture coloring at the studio of Miss Venita Daley in the Sparta building. Miss Erma Glass, one of her local art students, drives her to Medford. Ted Smith is now acting as time and bookkeeper with the government camp at Carberry Creek on the Applegate. He spent the weekend with his family. Little Helen Robertson has been suffering with an attack of intestinal flu. Billy Morgan spent several days in Medford last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth spent Saturday in Medford on business. Gus Ditsworth and family were Sunday visitors at the Roy Vaughn home. A young son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peyton ran a nail in his foot and had to be taken to Medford for treatment Tuesday. Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth, who underwent a major operation at the Community Hospital Wednesday, is reported recovering satisfactorily. Her two older boys are staying with their grandmother at Applegate, and baby Ray is being cared for by Mrs. Jackson in Medford. Mrs. Lena Alworth has been suffering with a prolonged cold. Jack Casey has joined the army and leaves by boat for San Pedro Tuesday. E. D. Hoag and W. D. Coburn spent Saturday in Medford on business. G. W. Thomas came up from the valley Wednesday to see his boys, James and Robert. Mrs. McFarland, who recently moved into the community, making her home on the Orin Train homestead, met with an auto accident on Crater Lake Highway and is suffering with a severe injury to her back. Elbert Glass has sold seven head of calves to a Californian. McLeod home extension unit will hold an all-day meeting at Mrs. E. L. Glass' November 16. Mesdames J. E. Peyton and Frank Ditsworth, Jr., local cookery leaders, will demonstrate uses of milk. An interesting display of inexpensive Christmas gifts will be sent out from Mrs. Mack's office. Every homemaker in the community is urged to attend. Laurelhurst P.T.A. is meeting again at the schoolhouse November 17. An interesting program is promised, and every parent and others interested in the cause of child welfare are invited to attend. Weather continues to be beautiful, though some colder. Rogue River is very low, and the absence of fishermen is noted. Medford Mail Tribune, November 14, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Nov. 15.--(Spl.)--Glenn Lanning, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. I.
R. Kline, who has been visiting with his aunt and uncle for about two
years, left for his home in Wapakoneta, Ohio, November 11, going with
friends to Sacramento, Cal., and from there will take the stage east.
The young people of Eagle Point and vicinity will miss Glenn, as he was
a social favorite.Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline visited Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak November 13. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline left November 14 for Boise, Idaho, where they will attend the annual conference of the National Grange. They expect to join George A. Palmiter and wife in Portland and others who are also on their way to the national Grange convention. Parent-Teacher Association met at the schoolhouse Friday afternoon and had an enjoyable program. A meeting of the committee on arrangements for a joint installation of the newly elected officers of the various subordinate Granges in the county met at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Haak Tuesday evening, and all arrangements have been made and subcommittees appointed. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Maust of Phoenix were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short and Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline attended the dance at the Lake Creek Grange hall Saturday night. Sam Coy returned to his ranch in Climax, after a visit of a week with his family here. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walters and Jim Walters of Talent were dinner guests of I. R. Kline November 12. Medford Mail Tribune, November 15, 1933, page 8 MRS. ENGELHARDT ASKS DIVORCE ON CRUELTY GROUND
Suit for divorce was filed today in circuit court by Mrs. Dora
Engelhardt against "Prof." J. C. Engelhardt, widely known resident of
this county."Systematic cruel and inhuman treatment," over 21 years of married life, is the allegation upon which the suit is based. Mrs. Engelhardt asks one-third division of the property valued at $75,000, a gross sum of $10,000, or $250 per month, a decree of divorce and custody of two minor children. Attorney's fees of $1000 are also sought. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant has a "bad temper," and at various times over the years has struck her with his fists, clubs and pieces of iron. It is further cited in the complaint that when they were married Engelhardt had less than $100, and the defendant $30, and as a result of labors together they have accumulated land, cattle securities and property of the value of $75,000. The complaint alleges that in 1921 while the wife was making apple butter, the defendant came to the house "to take his usual nap," and "was bothered by flies." It is charged that the defendant hit the plaintiff on the head with "a green club" when she fled, following a domestic disturbance. The plaintiff alleges that she was not allowed to come to this city except with the permission of her husband, "though but 12 miles away, and the defendant has an auto, in which he makes frequent trips." An order prohibiting any transfer, sale, or pledging of property until the divorce suit is settled is also sought. Attorney Charles A. Reames appears as attorney for Mrs. Engelhardt. Medford Mail Tribune, November 17, 1933, page 1 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Nov. 17.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith called at the Nick Young home Sunday.Glenn Lanning, who has been here for three years, left Saturday morning for his home in Ohio, where his mother is in poor health. Mrs. Eva Nichols of Eagle Point and daughter Gladys spent Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick. John Smith of Eagle Point and Pearl Stowell are helping George Stowell build a shed on his barn. Bill Holman is back in the mountains gathering up his cattle. Mrs. Nevah Holman and Mrs. Ruby Young spent the day recently at Mrs. Rosie Smith's with a group of friends. The afternoon was spent in sewing carpet rags. Medford Mail Tribune, November 17, 1933, page 10 TRAIL
TRAIL, Nov. 20.--(Spl.)--Trail Extension unit met with Mrs. Emma Pence
Nov. 16. There were 20 ladies present. Mrs. Lyal Tucker and Mrs. Pence
demonstrated the use of milk in cooking. Ladies plan on having an
exchange of Christmas gifts at their next meeting so everyone is asked
to bring a small gift. Next meeting is to be with Mrs. Lyal Tucker Dec.
14.Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale is showing improvement from her recent sick spell. Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Adams in Medford Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Ragsdale left for their home in Hollywood Friday after spending several weeks visiting relatives and friends here. Mrs. Grover Howe, who was quite sick last week, is much better at this time. Carroll Watson is working for the NRA on the road work on the Tiller mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pence were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson made a weekend visit to Chiloquin to visit their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dawson. Mrs. Charles Cushman and little daughters Genevieve and Melba are visiting relatives in Sams Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Weeks, who were married Tuesday by Rev. John Stille, are at home in a cottage at Shady Cove. Mrs. Alma Merriman attended a dramatic club meeting given by Mrs. Mack at the court house in Medford Wednesday night. Mrs. Lyal Tucker and Mrs. Jennie Hutchinson called on Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale, Mrs. Minnie Blaess and mother Mrs. Zimmerlee Wednesday afternoon. Medford Mail Tribune, November 20, 1933, page 7 MRS. ENGELHARDT ASKS RESTRAINER AGAINST HUSBAND
An injunction, restraining "Prof." C. H. Engelhardt from the sale of
any of his property, or molesting or harassing his wife or minor
children, pending the outcome in court of the divorce suit against him
filed by his wife last week, has been issued by the circuit court.The order also provides that "Prof." Engelhardt pay $100 attorney's fees, $50 costs, $50 for maintenance, and $50 per month thereafter for maintenance until the suit is determined. The order further provides that any sale of property shall be for the above expenses "and no more." Mrs. Engelhardt made an affidavit that she has no means for the prosecution of the action and alleges that she is in fear because of previous alleged threats to kill, and infliction of injury. The defendant is restrained "from driving plaintiff or minor children from home." Mrs. Engelhardt in her suit charged "systematic cruel and inhuman treatment over a period of three years," as grounds for the divorce. She asks one-third of the property, valued at $75,000, dissolution of matrimony, exclusive care and custody of the minor children, and $10,000 gross, or at the rate of $250 per month until paid. The plaintiff sets forth in her complaint that she is 53 years old, that the defendant is 64, and that when married "the defendant had $100 and she but $30." She claims that together through 21 years of married life she labored to help accumulate a farm, $5000 in Eagle Point Irrigation District bonds, a dairy herd and other assets of a community property nature. Attorney Charles Reames appears as counsel for Mrs. Engelhardt. Medford Mail Tribune, November 20, 1933, page 8 TRAIL
TRAIL, Nov. 21.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Doak called at the D. E. Hutchison home recently.A few of Fred Sturgis' many friends surprised him on his 60th birthday anniversary at his home November 18. The evening was spent making candy, playing games and visiting. During the course of the evening a delicious supper was served. Peggy Proctor is expected home the early part of this week from Rogue Elk, where she has been working the last couple of weeks. Carl Childreth hauled lumber November 19 for Roy Proctor, while Mr. Proctor assisted with the banquet given at Rogue Elk in honor of Hugh Rankin. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ash attended the banquet at Rogue Elk Sunday, as also did Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Howard of Elk Creek. Messrs. Dave and Orval Peterson are the proud owners of a sedan, purchased in Medford Saturday. Frank Ragsdale and Dave Peterson called on the latter's sister, Mildred Young, Friday. D. E. Hutchison made a business trip to Medford Monday. Medford Mail Tribune, November 21, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Nov. 22.--(Spl.)--John P. Harrington of Jolon, Cal., with
three Indian guides, was in this vicinity a few days last week
obtaining information regarding the Indians and to collect interesting
curious used by them for the Smithsonian Institution at Washington, D.C.Mrs. Ralph Tucker of Ross Lane was visiting at the Ed Tucker and the Wright and Glass homes Friday. Mrs. J. D. Maxfield is very sick with the flu but is improving slowly at this writing. Mrs. C. E. Myers, Bill and Frances Myers, Lester, Glen and Bill Marshall, Lois Wright, Leland Dysinger, Gerald Hansen and Jack Matlack attended the jitney carnival at Eagle Point. Mrs. H. W. Wright, Mrs. Jesse Glass and Miss Geneva Glass were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leverton at Ross Lane Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Myers and Bill and Frances Myers were guests at the Jim Crawford home in Sams Valley Sunday. Mildred Hansen spent Sunday night with Verna Cingcade in Eagle Point. Mildred was leader at the young people's meeting at Reese Creek. Lost Creek Club met at the home of Mrs. L. J. Rohrer November 15 with a large attendance. Mrs. Minnie Fox and Mrs. Mary Moore demonstrated the uses of milk as a food, and the dishes prepared were used as a part of the luncheon served at the noon hour. Mrs. Mabel Mack brought out the Christmas box and spent a short time with the club. Mrs. C. E. Myers had charge of the box, and the afternoon was spent examining the contents and cutting patterns to be used for Christmas gifts. Members present were Ethel and Maysel Hoefft, Minnie Fox, Mary Moore, Edith Jones, Allie Farlow, Laverne Pech, Amy Grissom, Anna Tonn, Rita Myers, Anna Rohrer and Mrs. Henry Pech. Visitors present were mesdames E. E. Tucker, Ed Tucker, W. M. Hansen, G. A. Hansen, Luella Matlack, W. Marshall, Y. W. Marshall, J. Glass, Miss Geneva Glass, Mrs. J. D. Henry and Mrs. Patton. Medford Mail Tribune, November 22, 1933, page 7 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, Nov. 22.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Cantrall, who have been
living on the J. L. Dodge ranch for the past year, moved to Medford one
day last week.Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Robertson are the happy parents of a new arrival, an 11-pound girl. Clarence Aikens returned home Friday evening, November 17, from Klamath Falls with a truckload of potatoes. Mrs. Will Mynott left Sunday evening on the Shasta for Portland, where she goes to take radium treatments for 10 days at a hospital. Mrs. Lee Rusho spent several days last week visiting old friends in Rogue River. Mrs. Marshall Minter is teaching school this week at Shady Cove. Jack Grow was sick in bed for a couple of days with a bad cold last week but is back on the job again carpentering on the new residence of Mr. Brown's. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison and two sons of Medford spent November 19 at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Everett Evensizer. Mrs. W. E. Fulton is able to be out after a week of illness. Abe Knadler and family moved November 19 to Central Point. This community will surely miss them, as they have resided here several years. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyer entertained at dinner November 19 for Mr. and Mrs. A. Peachy and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Hailey of Eagle Point. There is to be a big turkey shoot at the Clarence Aikens ranch Sunday, November 26. Medford Mail Tribune, November 22, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Nov. 25.--(Spl.)--Howard Gold of Medford, who has been
working in Klamath Falls, is spending several days at Mr. and Mrs. W.
R. Holman's and family.Delbert Mangold, who has been in Washington for several months, is spending a few weeks at Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell's. Delbert is the son of Mrs. Stowell. Ross Kline has just recently returned from Boise, Idaho, where he attended the National Grange. Mrs. A. H. Chase and daughter Alice, of the Roxy Ann district, spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. George Stowell. Mrs. Thelma Short is spending several days in Klamath Falls visiting friends. Medford Mail Tribune, November 26, 1933, page 8 McLEOD
McLEOD, Nov. 27.--(Spl.)--McLeod Extension unit held an all-day meeting
at Mrs. E. L. Glass' November 16. Mrs. Frank Ditsworth and Mrs. J. E.
Peyton, local cookery leaders, demonstrated various uses of milk.
Twenty-nine ladies attended. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Harry
Hardin's December 15. Mrs. Mabel C. Mack will demonstrate uses of
cheese.Laurelhurst P.T.A. held an evening meeting November 17. A fine Thanksgiving program was given by the school children and Mrs. Nedry gave a reading on aims of the P.T.A. Interesting games were played, directed by Miss Erma Glass. A large gathering enjoyed the evening. Mr. Croft, who is in charge of the federal egg-taking station recently established on Butte Creek, about a mile above its mouth, is now stripping silverside eggs, to be hatched at the Butte Falls hatchery. A library station has recently been installed at Mrs. McFarland's, of the Train homestead, for use of McLeod readers. This library includes 25 fiction and 25 non-fiction books and has been loaned by the Jackson County library for three months. Local folks are encouraged to use them. Leo Hoag, who underwent an operation for appendicitis the 14th, is making satisfactory recovery and will be home in a few days. His mother spent several days at his bedside after his operation. Munro Gordon of Sams Valley has been visiting his daughters, Mrs. E. L. Glass and Mrs. Jim Rodgers, for several days, leaving Saturday for a short visit with another daughter at Lake Creek. Jesse Walker of Sams Valley bought potatoes from Frank Ditsworth Monday. A large black bear, weighing 350 pounds, was killed near the E. L. Glass place last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harding proved up their homestead last Saturday. The following McLeod folk were Medford visitors Saturday: Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ditsworth and daughter Evelyn, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Coburn and daughter Betty, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robertson and children. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth and W. L. Edmondson spent November 17 in Medford. Tom Carlton was a visitor at the court house November 21. Mrs. Ethel Casey and Mrs. Fred Bartz were in Medford on business November 21. Mrs. Erma Glass is suffering from a severe cold. Prospect basketball team received a surprise when they won a game from the strong Central Point High School team November 15. The final score was 29 to 20. Prospect displayed some brilliant teamwork. Several McLeod boys attended. Laurelhurst school is scheduled for a basketball game with the Prospect grade school Friday. Medford Mail Tribune, November 27, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, Nov. 27.--(Spl.)--R. Young of San Francisco is here to spend a few weeks at the home on Rogue River.Boyd Tucker made a business trip to Ashland the first of the week. Charles Blaess is home after several weeks at work for the government. Mrs. Alma Merriman and son Lee were guests at the Ed Pence home Thursday evening. Irwin Howe and Ernie Ernst went to Klamath county to hunt geese and ducks the past week. Geo. Fisher is helping Boyd Tucker get in the fall crop. Mrs. Alma Merriman, Lyal Tucker and Jennie Hutchinson attended the club meeting of the Grange ladies at Mrs. Estella Haley's in Eagle Point Wednesday. Mrs. John Stille has been quite sick at her home on the highway but is better at this time. Mrs. Charles Blaess and her mother, Mrs. Zimmerlee, are both on the sick list. S. W. Hutchinson made a trip to Klamath Falls Friday. Mrs. Will Buck, who was operating on at the Community Hospital in Medford ten days ago, is getting along nicely and hopes to leave the hospital soon. Mr. and Mrs. Keva Hutchinson and daughter Shirley of Klamath Falls were weekend guest at his parents' home here last weekend. Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale, who has been quite sick, is getting better. Mrs. Bortz and Mrs. Casey of Casey's Camp called on Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson Tuesday afternoon. Medford Mail Tribune, November 27, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Nov. 29.--(Spl.)--Bill and Donna Monia gave a party at
their home Friday evening for a number of young people of this vicinity
and Eagle Point. Games were played and delicious refreshments enjoyed.
Those who attended were: Lester and Glen Marshall, Louis Rohrer, Vernon
Fowler, Mrs. Jesse Glass and daughter Geneva, Leland Dysinger, Lois
Wright, Bill Myers, Grace Holman, Lucille Coy, Verna Cingcade, Gerald
Hansen, Mildred Hansen, Jack Matlack, Donna and Helen Brown and Eldred
and Irene Charley.Mrs. D. B. Farquharson of Little Shasta, Cal., arrived last week for several days' visit at the home of her brother, L. J. Rohrer and family. The board of directors has closed the school for a period of two weeks, due to the fact that so many of the children are ill with chickenpox. All the Brownsboro farmers have been very busy this week dressing and shipping their turkeys for the Thanksgiving market. Mrs. H. W. Wright, Lois Wright, Mrs. Jesse Glass, Geneva Glass and Vernon Fowler spent Sunday at Trail as guests of Mrs. Albert Glass. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Monia and little daughter of Hilt, Cal., are visiting at the Monia home. Medford Mail Tribune, November 29, 1933, page 4 TRAIL
TRAIL, Dec. 1.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Howe and daughter Wanda left
for Stockton, Cal., Tuesday, where they spent Thanksgiving with
friends. While they are away, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash will have the care
of the post office and Mr. Crawford has charge of the store.Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Womack were shopping in Medford Tuesday. N.R.A. workers stationed at the summit of the Tiller-Trail road broke camp and moved out Tuesday. Six inches of snow had fallen the night before. The school board is making plans to have a number of men put to work on the school and cemetery grounds, the work to be done as relief through the N.R.A. Mrs. Will Burk has recovered, to be able to go to her sister's, Mrs. Porter's. She hopes to return to her home here Saturday. Miss Marion Hitchcock of Ashland spent Sunday visiting Mrs. E. E. Ash and Mrs. Charles Cushman. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cushman have returned to their own home for the winter. They recently had the electric line extended to their home and are now enjoying electric lights. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash, Mrs. Henry Merriman, Mrs. Ralph Watson, Mrs. Boyd Tucker and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson were all shopping in Medford Monday. Charles Blaess has returned to work after a week at home. Charley Williams and family and Bill Barker and family have moved into cottages at the Blaess place for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Allum, formerly of Eugene, have taken a cottage for the winter at Blaess'. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ash of Elk creek entertained with a Thanksgiving dinner the following guests: Mrs. Mary Warner and son Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Cushman and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fry and little son, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fry and little daughter. Mrs. Mary Leabo entertained on Thanksgiving Day in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Blanche Lewyer of Hillsborough, Cal. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Weeks and family, Mrs. Mary Nordenpyle and children, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Weeks and Byron and Pliney Leabo. Mr. and Mrs. Ladue are enjoying a visit with their son of Seattle. Dennis Zimmerlee of Cascade Locks made a short visit here with his mother and other relatives the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash had Thanksgiving dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blaess entertained Tuesday with a dinner party. Guest were Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman, Mrs. J. Zimmerlee, Miss Lena Zimmerlee, Cliff Piert and Bobbie Blaess. Mrs. Ray Pritchett, who spent the summer at Union Creek, has returned to her home here for the winter and called on Mrs. C. E. Blaess Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson and son Carroll spent their Thanksgiving in Roseburg, the guests of Mrs. Watson's sister, Mrs. Wash Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson drove to Grants Pass to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Hutchinson's cousin, Mrs. Park Nomer. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman were dinner guests Thanksgiving of their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Lamb in Medford. E. E. Ash is busy building a storeroom for fruit and vegetables. Medford Mail Tribune, December 1, 1933, page 2 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Dec. 1.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Nevah Holman spent Monday with her aunt, Mrs. Meda Budge, in Medford.Otis Swearingen left for Drain, Ore., Monday after visiting his sister, Mrs. Alice Nichols, several months. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell called at Mrs. Alice Nichols' last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline called at the Holman home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and Mrs. Alice Nichols were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts Sunday. Howard Gold left for Climax Sunday after spending several days at the Holman home. Mrs. Thelma Short returned from Klamath Falls Monday evening after spending several weeks visiting friends there. June Stowell spent the weekend with Gladys Nichols of Eagle Point. Medford Mail Tribune, December 1, 1933, page 8 McLEOD
McLEOD, Dec. 4.--(Spl.)--First
snow fell this week, with subsequent frosty nights. The days are bright
with sunshine.Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Richardson of Los Angeles spent Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Richardson of Prospect were also guests of his parents, forming a complete family reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth and Frank Netherland spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Clements at Medford. Roy Vaughn has bought six of E. L. Glass' fine Hereford heifers for breeding stock. Mr. Vaughn has also brought 10 head of stock from the Eagle Point district. E. D. Hoag and Henry Harding are cutting shingle bolts near Prospect for the McLeod shingle mill. Hobart Ditsworth spent Thanksgiving with his family at the home of relatives at Applegate. Mrs. Ditsworth has recovered sufficiently from her recent operation to return to her home. Ted Smith spent Thanksgiving with his family at McLeod camp ground. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass has as Thanksgiving guests Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark and sister, Ada Glass. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sawyer spent Thanksgiving with their daughter and husband, Mrs. and Mrs. Bernal Culey at Red Blanket. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vaughn and family spent Friday night with friends at Grants Pass. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag had as Thanksgiving guests Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Coburn and children Betty and Billy, and Will Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Neeley were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ditsworth, Sr. Mrs. Croft and son of Butte Falls are spending the week with Mr. Croft at the Butte Creek hatchery. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ditsworth and family spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ditsworth, Jr. Two basketball games were played at Laurelhurst Friday, between a Prospect pickup team and Laurelhurst. One game was a tie, the other a victory for Laurelhurst, with a score of 2 to 0. Medford Mail Tribune, December 4, 1933, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Dec. 6.--(Special)--J. B. Rohrer of Montague, Cal., was a
guest at the L. J. Rohrer home last Wednesday. Mrs. D. B. Farquharson,
who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Rohrer for the past ten days,
returned home with him Wednesday.Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker and children spent Thanksgiving with the Morris family at Central Point. The C. E. Myers family were Thanksgiving guests at the Strayer home near Medford. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer entertained with a turkey dinner last Saturday the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen and son Gerald; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen and children Mildred and Bruce; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bloomingcamp, Gertrude, Charles, Marjorie and Bernice Bloomingcamp and Bill Arens of Hornbrook, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Williams of Wilmington, Cal., were guests at the W. M. Hansen home Monday. Mrs. Jennie Charley of Medford was a guest at the Reed Charley and Lee Bradshaw homes over the weekend. Jesse Glass and Mrs. Paul Jones spent Thanksgiving at the Glass home. Vernon Fowler spent Sunday with his folks at Prospect. Harry Parker and mother left Sunday for their home in central California. Medford Mail Tribune, December 6, 1933, page 7 Eagle Point P.T.A. Will Meet Friday
Eagle Point P.T.A. will meet Friday, December 8 at the Eagle Point high
school. A good attendance is urged, for much important business is to
be discussed and final plans for serving hot lunches will be made.
People who have clothes which are outgrown but are still serviceable
are asked to bring them for the contributor's chest. The clothes will
be given to needy children.Medford Mail Tribune, December 7, 1933, page 2 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Dec.
8.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young spent Thanksgiving at Mr. and Mrs.
Ray Harnish's home.Peter and Clara Young were dinner guests at the Givan home on Thanksgiving. Walter Gilkerson, who has been staying with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. Rankin for the summer, left Sunday for his home near the coast. Those who attended the dance at Lake Creek Saturday were: Mrs. Alice Nichols and brother; Floyd Swearingen; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and daughters June and Myrle; Grace Holman, Nell Haley, Pearl Stowell and Walter Gilkerson. Guests at the Jack Stowell home Thanksgiving were: Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts and son Herbert; Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and son Chester, and Pearl Stowell. Herbert Botts remained over the weekend. Mr. Brown, who formerly worked for George Stowell, is re-employed and is clearing some land. Mrs. Alice Nichols and Henry Holman attended the football game at Medford Thanksgiving. Medford Mail Tribune, December 8, 1933, page 7 Eagle Pt. Cantata Slated Dec. 21st
EAGLE POINT, Dec. 8.--(Spl.)--A cantata "Chimes of the Holy Night" is
being rehearsed for presentation Thursday, December 21, at the
Presbyterian church here.The choir is made up of local singers from the community and from the local high school glee clubs. Medford Mail Tribune, December 8, 1933, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, Dec. 11.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dawson returned home to
Chiloquin this weekend after visiting over Thanksgiving with his
parents here.Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Howe and daughter Wanda returned from Stockton, Cal., December 3. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson and son Carroll returned from Roseburg December 3. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Green and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker visited at the S. W. Hutchinson home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pence, Wes Ragsdale and Linn Neeley visited Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman were dinner guests at the Harry Merriman home Thursday. Mrs. H. T. Swingle made a business trip to Medford and Phoenix Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford were dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Ash's Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman are leaving December 11 for an extended visit in Eugene, Marshfield and Portland. Miss Doris Sandry of Rogue River, Miss Jean Whitney of Medford, Doc Grimm and Wilbur Tucker from the Forest Service work were guests over the weekend at the Boyd Tucker home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman and son Lee were dinner guests at the S.W. Hutchinson home Wednesday evening. Mrs. Will Burke has returned to her home here, where she is gradually improving from her recent operation. A number of neighbor ladies gathered at Mrs. E. E. Ash's Thursday afternoon to quilt. Present were Mesdames Crawford, Merriman, Howe, Cushman and Hutchinson. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman and E.E. Ash were in Medford Wednesday on business. Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson returned home Sunday, having spent the latter weekend visiting friends in Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson entertained with a dinner Friday. Invited were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Blaess, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hutchinson. Medford Mail Tribune, December 11, 1933, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Dec. 14.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Dell Holman and Mrs. Ella
Holman of Ashland were all-day guests at the Holman home Monday. Mrs.
Holman remained for a several days' visit with her son Bill Holman and
family.Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and daughter June attended the dance at Butte Falls Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Seaman of Eagle Point spent Monday evening at Mrs. Alice Nichols'. Mrs. Bessie Murphy, elementary teacher in the Central Point schools, was a weekend guest at the George Stowell home. Medford Mail Tribune, December 14, 1933, page 8 McLEOD
McLEOD, Dec. 14.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Rolph of Central Point spent Sunday with the Bob Atworths.E. D. Hoag, son Leo and Mr. Collingwood were in Medford Wednesday. Mrs. Nedry, Laurelhurst teacher, and daughter Carol were in town Tuesday, while Mr. Nedry substituted as teacher. Mrs. Fred Morgan and small daughter have returned to McLeod for the winter. Mrs. Mae Richardson is with the Hobart Ditsworths, while Mrs. Ditsworth is convalescing. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vincent and Mrs. Fern Smith and children Sundayed with Miss Cora Gordon. Leon Close weekended with his parents on their Butte Creek ranch. Home Extension unit will meet at Mrs. Harry Harding's December 14. Mrs. Mabel Mack will demonstrate different uses of cheese. A few residents have been under the weather with colds, viz: Frank Nederlands, Mrs. E. L. Glass, Mr. Bortz, Mr. and Mrs. Close and Jan van der Maas. Mrs. Bill Coburn and daughter Betty were among Sunday visitors at Idlewhile ranch. Several light rains, which came too late to bring on the fall grass, are the first signs of winter here. Medford Mail Tribune, December 14, 1933, page 11 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Dec. 14.--(Spl.)--Mrs. J. D. Henry, who strained the
tendons of her knee a couple of weeks ago, is able to be out again.School opened Monday, after a two weeks' vacation on account of chickenpox. Nearly all of the children are well again except Lois and Dorothy Wright, Junior Matlack and Barbara Tucker. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Culbertson visited at the Wright home Wednesday. Mrs. Jessie Glass and daughter, Miss Geneva Glass, attended church in Medford Sunday. Leland Dysinger went to Applegate Sunday and spent the day with his father. The C. E. Myers family have moved from the Wright cottage to Eagle Point, where they will make their home for the winter. Medford Mail Tribune, December 14, 1933, page 11 EAGLE PT. CANTATA SET FOR THURSDAY
The evening of Thursday, December 21, a cantata, "Chimes of the Holy
Night," is to be presented at the Presbyterian church in Eagle Point,
under the direction of Yetta Olson. Mrs. Lyle Schoppert of Medford is
the accompanist.Those in the choir are: Sopranos, Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy, Mrs. Madeline Barrett, Mrs. Roy Stanley, Mrs. Roy Smith, Eleanor Throckmorton and Minnie Putman; altos, Mrs. Al Mittelstaedt, Wilda Darneille, Donna Earl, Beulah Tingleaf and Hariett Short; tenors, Charles Sturgill, Gerald Hansen and Leland Dysinger; basses, Dr. Forbes, Harold Grow, Bertland Stanley and Clifford Ayres. Medford Mail Tribune, December 15, 1933, page 16 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, Dec. 18.--(Spl.)--A
large crowd attended the home and school program at the Reese Creek
schoolhouse Dec. 8th.Clarence Aikens moved the furniture of Mr. and Mrs. Will Shearin Dec. 9 to the Sprague place. H. Foster of Denver, Colo., is here to spend the winter months with his daughter, Mrs. W. E. Fulton of the Big Oak service station. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Maynard spent Dec. 10 visiting his father. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Aikens drove to Grants Pass Dec. 9 to visit relatives. Mrs. Tom Vestal took 24 young turkeys to Medford Dec. 15. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fulton entertained at dinner Dec. 10 in honor of her father's 87th birthday. Mrs. Otto Rusho arrived in Medford Dec. 15 from Minnesota. Chas. Humphries moved the furniture of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Simons of Derby Dec. 15 to their new home at Coker Butte. Mrs. Percy Haley of Eagle Point spent the day with Mrs. Scott Boyer recently. Mrs. C. W. Waddell and Mrs. Wilbur Erickson spent the afternoon of Dec. 12th with Mrs. W. E. Fulton. Medford Mail Tribune, December 18, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, Dec. 18.--(Spl.)--The ground is white with a light blanket of snow, the first of the season.Miss Ragsdale, who was operated on in Medford Monday for a bursted appendix, is doing as well as could be expected. Mesdames Violet Ditsworth and M. Closte of McCloud, and Minnie Blaess and Jimmie Hutchinson of Trail attended the sewing demonstration given by Mrs. Sager in Medford Monday. Mrs. Alma Merriman and Florence Watson spent Monday shopping and visiting friends in Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tucker of Ashland were weekend guests of his brother, Boyd Tucker. Mrs. Florence Watson and Lyal Tucker called on the new neighbor Mrs. Clark Wednesday. The Clarks recently moved here from Rogue River. Ed Pence accompanied Lincoln Pence to Medford Thursday. Jess Ragsdale dressed turkeys on Thursday to market in Medford Friday. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson attended the funeral of Jasper Thomason at Central Point Thursday. They were neighbors of the Thomasons in Washington some twenty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale and Ed Pence were in Medford Wednesday to visit Wilmer's brother Wes in the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Keva Hutchinson and daughter Shirley of Klamath Falls were weekend guests of his parents here. Trail Extension Unit met December 14 with Mrs. Boyd Tucker. Due to the bad weather, only nine ladies were present. They had a Christmas gift exchange. All had a good time. The January meeting will be at Mrs. E. E. Ash's. Medford Mail Tribune, December 18, 1933, page 8 WILLIAM JOHNSON DIES AT RIPE AGE
William Rube Johnson died at the home of Elvin Conover, seven miles
north of Eagle Point, Sunday evening of infirmities due to age. He was
born in St. Joseph, Mo., January 26, 1849, and crossed the plains with
his parents in 1853. He went with his brother-in-law, Mr. McNeil, to
California to learn the carpenter trade and returned at the age of 17.
Deceased had resided in Jackson County 73 years and was well known by a
host of friends as Rube. He had been engaged in farming and stock
raising in the Elk Creek district. Mr. Johnson was a kindly and loving
gentleman and had a good word for all of his friends.He leaves one sister, Mrs. Priscilla McDaniel, Harlem, Mont., and two half-brothers, Ace and George Weeks of Trail, Ore., and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Shady Cove cemetery Friday at 11:00 a.m. John Stille will have charge of the burial service at the cemetery. Funeral arrangements in charge of the Perl Funeral Home. Medford Mail Tribune, December 19, 1933, page 2 CANTATA PLANNED THURSDAY EVENING EAGLE PT. CHURCH
"Chimes of the Holy Night," a cantata, will be presented in the Eagle
Point Presbyterian church Thursday evening, December 21, at 8 o'clock
under the direction of Yetta Olson. Mrs. Lyle Schoppert of Medford will
play the accompaniment.The program is as follows: "Christmas Bells"--Choir. "How Beautiful Upon the Mountains"--Mrs. Mittelstaedt and choir. "But Thou Bethlehem"--Women's chorus, Lottie Van Scoy and choir. "Earth's Weary Waiting Done"--(Duet) Madeline Barrett and Mrs. Jess Mittelsteadt. "In the Watches of the Night"--Beulah Tingleaf. "Good Tidings"--Men's chorus. "The Christmas Story, as Told by St. Luke"--Rev. Smith. "Glory to God in the Highest"--Choir. "On Earth Peace"--Choir. "Let Us Go Even Unto Bethlehem"--Men's choir. "Jesus, Our Lord"--Mrs. Barrett and women's chorus. "Break Forth into Joy"--Choir. "The Star in the Eastern Sky"--Charles Sturgill and choir. "The Lord Is Born Today"--Choir. The choir is composed of the following people: Sopranos--Lottie Van Scoy, Madeline Barrett, Eleanor Throckmorton, Minnie Putnam, Rosie Smith, Gertrude Stanley. Altos--Jess Mittelsteadt, Donna Earl, Wilda Darneille, Harriet Short, Beulah Tingleaf, Gladys Nichols. Tenors--Charles Sturgill, Gerald Hansen, Leland Dysinger. Basses--Dr. D. A. Forbes, Harold Grow, Bertland Stanley, Clifford Ayres. There will be no charge, but an offering will be taken to pay the expense of the books. Medford Mail Tribune, December 20, 1933, page 2 Beckelhymers In--Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beckelhymer of Union Creek were business callers in Medford yesterday. Medford Mail Tribune, December 21, 1933, page 8 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Dec.
22.--(Spl.)--Long Mountain school is giving a Christmas program this
evening including a Christmas play.Turkey raisers have been busy picking turkeys for the Christmas market. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young called at the Bill Perry home in Eagle Point Sunday evening. Those who attended the joint installation of Grange officers at Central Point from this district Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Grace Holman. A group of friends pleasantly surprised Mrs. Ethel Coy on her birthday December 15 with a covered dish luncheon. While there they quilted a quilt. Those who enjoyed the day were: Mrs. Lizzie Perry, Mrs. Rosa Smith, Mrs. Mabel Harnish, Mrs. Stella Haley, Mrs. Beryl Hickson, Mrs. Nevah Holman, Mrs. Ruby Young and Mrs. Ella Holman of Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Huckle and little daughter were callers at the Holman home Monday. Medford Mail Tribune, December 22, 1933, page 11 McLEOD
McLEOD, Dec. 26.--(Spl.)--Mrs. McIntyre, while using a wood chisel, cut
her wrist, severing an artery. She was rushed to Medford for medical
treatment and remained in the hospital for a day or so.Mrs. Anna B. Weeks has returned from Berkeley, Cal., where she spent several weeks visiting her daughters. Mrs. E. D. Hoag and son Leo helped the Alworths and Glasses with their turkey picking. Mrs. Harry Harding picked turkeys for Mr. and Mrs. Neeley. W. D. Coburn delivered a load of late pears to Washington for the Christmas trade. Allen Collingwood left Friday on his bicycle for Rogue River, where he will visit friends for a few days. McLeod Home Extension unit held their annual meeting December 13 at Mrs. Harry Harding's. Mrs. Mabel Mack gave a demonstration on uses of cheese in cooking. The members exchanged Christmas gifts, and an enjoyable day was had by all present. O. W. Train of Rogue River visited relatives here last week. Medford Mail Tribune, December 26, 1933, page 5 W. S. Chappell of Eagle Point Dies
W. S. Chappell passed away at a local hospital December 20, after a
long illness. He leaves no relatives. Funeral services will be held at
the graveside in the Medford I.O.O.F. cemetery, Wednesday at 11 a.m.,
with Perl Funeral Home in charge.He had been a resident of Eagle Point for several years. Medford Mail Tribune, December 26, 1933, page 6 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Dec. 27.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. F. M. McAtee of Puyallup,
Wash., were guests at the Y. W. and Walter Marshall homes the first of
the week. Mr. McAtee is a nephew of Y. W. Marshall and was en route to
Colorado to locate.Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright had as guests Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wright and little son, Jimmie. Bill Gibson and Jack Matlack have chickenpox. Jesse Glass and daughter, Mrs. Paul Jones of Medford, spent Christmas at the Glass home. Mr. and Mrs. W. M Hansen entertained Monday with a turkey dinner the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen, Mildred and Bruce Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and son Louis. Mrs. Monia, Bill and Donna Monia and the Floyd Charley family spent Christmas at Fern Valley with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dahlke. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker at a turkey dinner Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Morris and Gerald Morris of Central Point, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tucker, Cyrill Haak and Bill Hart. The following program was given by the school children Friday afternoon: Record, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"; recitations, Virgil Tucker, Walter Strahan and Lorraine Blaess; record, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"; recitations, Dean Cram, Bruce Hansen and Lois Wright; record, "Star of the East"; medley of Christmas songs; recitations, Billy Wright, Junior Matlack, Robert Tucker, Elmer Blaess; recitation, Tommy Cram; record, "Santa Claus Is Coming," "By the Waters of Minnetonka"; recitation, Lowell Tucker; reading of a Christmas story, Lois Wright. At the close of the program a tree was enjoyed and Santa appeared with gifts, candy and nuts for all. A short program was given at the close of Sunday school December 24 by the members, consisting of songs and recitations, after which the children received a gift for attendance at Sunday school throughout the year. Sacks of candy and nuts were given out to all present. Walter Marshall was operated on at Medford for appendicitis Sunday. He is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr. and Mrs. William Barker entertained on Christmas with a turkey dinner the Herbert Perry family of Eagle Point. Medford Mail Tribune, December 27, 1933, page 9 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, Dec. 28.--(Spl.)--Home and School Association met at the
Reese Creek school December 15. Plans were made for the Christmas
program December 22.Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Jack gave a birthday dinner for their daughter, Mary, December 15. It was a pleasant surprise when their daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hannaford from Tatoosh Island, arrived in time for dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Hannaford are spending the holidays here. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kluge and children, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hatfield, left December 19 for Denver, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Barrett were dinner guests December 17 of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Erickson. Girls' Busy Bee Club met December 16. The afternoon was spent in making Christmas candies and sewing. Mr. and Mrs. E. Leigh were shopping in Medford December 18. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Haight and family left December 21 for California to visit friends and relatives over the Christmas vacation. Mrs. Jack Grow visited December 19 at Mrs. Theodore Rein's. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bilderback were in Medford on business December 20. Medford Mail Tribune, December 28, 1933, page 7 TRAIL
FRAIL, Dec. 28.--(Spl.)--Sunday
school at the Mission gave a Christmas program Sunday morning. There
was a good attendance.Trail, Shady Cove and Hatchery schools are enjoying a week's vacation. Shady Cove school gave a Christmas program the evening of December 22. Quite a large number of young folks from here attended the Christmas program in Medford Sunday evening at the Full Gospel church. Mr. and Mrs. Wash Hughes of Roseburg were guests of her sister, Mrs. Ralph Watson, over Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker and son Wilbur drove to Yreka December 23 to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fick and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bates of Medford were dinner guests Christmas of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Blaess. Mrs. Bates and Mr. Blaess are brother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman and sons spent Christmas at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammond's at Willow Springs. Mrs. Merriman and Mrs. Hammond are sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Porter and daughter and family spent Christmas at Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burke's. Wilmer Ragsdale visited Christmas Day with his brother, Wes, who is still in the Community Hospital in Medford. Mrs. Lily Saltzman of Medford and Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson and daughter Shirley, of Klamath Falls, were guests over the weekend and for Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Ladies of the Eagle Point Grange met at Mrs. Alice Merriman's for an all-day meeting December 27. They had a covered dish lunch at noon and later a Christmas gift exchange. All reported a good time. December 24, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash entertained the following guests at dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Howe and daughter Wanda; Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ash of Medford and Wayne Ash. Christmas Day, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ash and children, Wanda Howe and Wayne Ash were guests at Mr. and Mrs. Ash's for dinner. December 24 a family reunion was held at Mr. and Mrs. Charley Frye's. The large gathering included Grandma Frye, Charley Frye, Earl Frye and little daughter Donna May Frye. Mrs. J. R. Hughes of Agar, Cal., is spending a week here with her husband and little son. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Briggs, who were married recently, were treated to a charivari at her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Wells, December 25. There were 34 guests present. Mr. and Mrs. S. Ditsworth were guests at the Irwin Howe home December 26. Albert Abelt of San Diego is spending the holidays with Mr. Sims. Mr. and Mrs. R. Proctor and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kuhn were dinner guests at the Glenn Howard home Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Crawford spent Christmas in Phoenix with relatives. Medford Mail Tribune, December 28, 1933, page 7 EAGLE POINT ROW AIRED IN JUSTICE COLEMAN'S COURT
"Mrs. Waddell hit two hay hands over the head with a hoe-handle, and
knocked them out. She jabbed me in the leg with a pitchfork, while her
mother kept yelling 'Kill him, Evelyn! Kill him, Evelyn!' I thought she
was a great mother, to coach her child in murder."So testified Walter Wood, a stockman of the Eagle Point district, in justice court this morning, in the suit against him by C. W. Waddell for $43 for the pasturage of 14 cows. During the same period of belligerency, Woods testified that "the boy had a slingshot, and the girl was throwing rocks up to 12 pounds." The encounter occurred during "haying" last August. Woods also testified, "I was informed Waddell was packing a gun for me." During the alleged wielding of the hoe-handle by Mrs. Waddell, the defendant said, "I was cracked on the shoulder, and can show you the scar." The Waddells, it developed during the hearing, sold their place in the Eagle Point district to J. D. Woodworth, and later re-possessed the property on a foreclosure. There were a number of involvements in this procedure, and the question of who owned the 14 cows and who owned the pasture became the issue. About October 14 last, the cows disappeared from the pasture and were trailed by Waddell and Hunter Sage to the Wood corral, Sage testified. Waddell testified to details of the transactions, claimed ownership of the 14 cows, and denied threatening to "shoot Walter, or anybody else." Sage testified his uncle "never drove cows with a gun." He admitted, under cross-examination, "I didn't want Wood around the place, and told him so." During the testimony of her husband, Mrs. Waddell left her seat in the room and whispered in attorney Enright's ear. "I request the court to instruct the belligerent lady in the rear to cease creating a disturbance," boomed attorney E. E. Kelly. Justice W. R. Coleman instructed Mrs. Waddell to remain in her seat and further announced: "There will be order in the court." Mrs. Waddell, called to the stand, charged that defendant Wood, "stole the 14 cows and three more belonging to a man from Central Point." She corroborated the testimony of her husband. Both sides alleged "the other was looking for a fight, as usual," and both counsel claimed the combats and desire for battle were collateral, and had nothing to do with who owned the cows. A dozen witnesses from the Eagle Point district were on hand to testify. Medford Mail Tribune, December 29, 1933, page 1 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Dec.
29.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family spent Christmas Day
with relatives in Ashland.Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mrs. M. C. Kline were Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walters in Talent. Miss Ruth Givan of Salem is spending the Christmas holidays visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Givan. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young spent Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Givan. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson are spending the Christmas holidays in Portland visiting relatives. Mrs. Pearl Henderson and Mrs. Gertrude Stanley of Eagle Point and Mrs. Rebecca Smith of Jacksonville spent Wednesday afternoon at the Bill Holman home. Mrs. Alice Nichols was a Christmas dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts in Medford. Miss Aubrey Natwick of Medford was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Garrett were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Garrett of Medford Monday. Guests of Mrs. Alice Nichols Monday evening were Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman the past week were: Mrs. Elva Pearsons and son Miriam of Placerville, Cal., Mrs. Emma Wheeler of Ashland and Mrs. Isa Taylor of Medford. Medford Mail Tribune, December 29, 1933, page 11 COURT STUDIES EAGLE PT. CASE
No decision has been rendered by Justice of the Peace William R.
Coleman in the civil suit of C. B. Waddell and wife against Walter Wood
for $43, allegedly due for pasturage for 14 cows. Both are residents of
the Eagle Point district. The ownership of the cows is also involved.
Wood testified that Mrs. Waddell, during a hayfield argument last
summer, knocked down two hay hands with a hoe handle and jabbed him in
the leg with a pitchfork. The evidence showed bitterness existed
between the litigants.Attorneys in the case have submitted briefs which the court will ponder before making his decision. Medford Mail Tribune, January 2, 1934, page 8 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Jan. 3.--(Spl.)--Walter Marshall, who was operated on for
appendicitis Dec. 24, is improving, and it is hoped he will soon be
able to return home.A new windmill has been erected on the Marshall ranch and will be the means of pumping water from their spring, to be piped into the house. Lois Wright spent a part of her vacation with Frances Myers in Eagle Point. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright and children were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Day Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hard of Applegate were guests at the Joe Maxfield home on New Year's Day. Dinner guests at the G. A. Hansen home Monday were Verna Cingcade, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Gerald Hansen and Louis Rohrer. Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Vroman of Klamath Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and Carl Stockford of Medford visited Monday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry. An election of officers was held at Sunday school last week" Superintendent, Mrs. L. J. Rohrer; assistant superintendent, Mrs. J. D. Henry; secretary, Mildred Hansen; treasurer, Mrs. G. A. Hansen; organist, Verna Cingcade; Bible class teacher, Mrs. Wright of Eagle Point; junior class, Mrs. Rohrer; primary, Mrs. Cingcade. This ends the sixth year of the Brownsboro Sunday school. G. A. Hansen has been appointed chairman of the high school board, to take the place of C. E. Myers, who recently moved to Eagle Point. Medford Mail Tribune, January 3, 1934, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, Jan. 3.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Gus Ditsworth entertained a number of
ladies December 28 in honor of Mrs. Paul Robertson. An enjoyable
afternoon was spent visiting and serving. A shower of beautiful gifts
was given Mrs. Robertson. Present were Mesdames Pearl Robertson, H. E.
Looper, Herb Carlton, Tom Carlton, Tressie Vaughn, Maude Ditsworth,
Millie Glass, Sarah Haines, Hobart Ditsworth, Addie Vincent, Fern
Smith, Lena Mae Neeley, Hazel Gentry, D. Sawyer, Alberta Pence,
Caroline Harding, Evelyn Coburn, Violet Ditsworth and the Misses Betty
Looper and Erma Glass.Mr. and Mrs. Carl Richardson of Prospect spent Christmas Day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Richardson. Miss Elma Wood of Eagle Point and Larry Grant of San Pedro, Cal., were Christmas guests at Harding's Paradise. Mr. and Mrs. George Haines of Marshfield spent Christmas at the A. T. Haines ranch. Mr. and Mrs. R. Rolph of Central Point and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Casey were among those who were entertained at Idlewhile Ranch during Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag and son Leo were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Coburn and family on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith and family and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Vincent spent Christmas with Clara and Uriah Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and daughters Lois and Erma spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark of Medford. Mrs. Imogene Nye and mother Mrs. Chauncey Arrant and brother Clifford Arrant called on McLeod friends Thursday. Clifford, who recently underwent an appendix operation, is rapidly regaining his strength and will return to his classes after New Year. Leo Hoag and James Thomas were business visitors in Medford Friday. Dan, Wallace and Bobby Ohrt and James Thomas called on Miss Frances Fitzgerald of Gold Hill, a former teacher, last Wednesday. They also attended a show in Medford in the afternoon. Mrs. Cora Train of Rogue River visited her daughter, Mrs. Clifford Collie, and family and sons Burton and Ralph Train last week. Mr. and Mrs. Elgie Abbot of Ashland spent Christmas with Mrs. Edmondson and son Bill. Medford Mail Tribune, January 3, 1934, page 9 COURT DISMISSES PASTURAGE SUIT FROM EAGLE POINT
The suit of C. A. Waddell against Walter Wood for collection of $43 for
pasturage of 14 head of cattle was dismissed by Justice of the Peace
William R. Coleman today. Both litigants are residents of the Eagle
Point district, and the cattle were a neighborhood storm center.The court dismissed the suit without costs to either contestant, first being assured that the sheriff had received keepers' fees for watching the cows while the lawsuit was under way. The court held that the cows belonged to Wood, that Waddell knew they did and that the matter was involved with other matters that had nothing to do with the case at issue. The court expressed the belief that the cows would now be able to get a good feed of hay. Waddell bought a ranch from J. W. Worthington, and claimed the cows were given him in payment for personal property. Wood, on the stand, gave vivid testimony. He alleged that Waddell had talked about shooting him. He alleged that Mrs. Waddell called at a haystack where he and hired men were working last summer, and in a melee rendered two hay hands unconscious with a hoe handle, and jabbed him in the right thigh with a pitchfork. While the battle was raging, Wood further averred, "a little girl was throwing rocks, up to 12 pounds." Medford Mail Tribune, January 5, 1934, page 4 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Jan. 5.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and daughters
June and Pearl Stowell spent part of the Christmas vacation in Coquille
visiting friends and relatives.Mrs. Nevah Holman and daughters Grace and Mary Ellen were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Meda Budge and family in Medford. Those who attended the Eagle Point Grange Tuesday were: Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short and Mrs. M. Pruett and son Guy. Miss Grace Holman spent Friday night with Miss Lucille Coy of Eagle Point. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sulton and little daughter Ruth, of Lakeside, Ore., were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell. Those who attended the dance at Lake Creek Saturday were: Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick, Guy Pruett, Grace Holman and Mrs. Alice Nichols and brother Floyd. Henry Holman and Herbert Pruett were Saturday night guests of Tommy Natwick. Mrs. M. C. Kline is spending several weeks at the Jim Walters home in Talent. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell and son Delbert were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, January 5, 1934, page 13 McLEOD
McLEOD, Jan. 8.--(Spl.)--Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Neeley of the Evergreen ranch were business visitors in
Medford Tuesday.Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Nedry and family spent Saturday in Medford. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Alworth were New Year's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Clemons of Medford. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Haines spent New Year's Day with their son, Dr. Haines of Ashland. Local folks spent an enjoyable evening at the McLeod dining room New Year's Eve. Cards were played, with first prize won by Mrs. Fern Smith and Bill Coburn. Consolation prizes were given to Mrs. J. E. Peyton and Gus Ditsworth. Midnight lunch was served by the ladies of the McLeod extension unit, and guests returned to their home in the early hours of the new year. Roberta Pence and Hazel Gentry visited their sister, Mrs. Roy Vaughn, during the holidays. Misses Joyce and Carol Nedry spent the weekend with Miss Betty Coburn during Christmas vacation. Little Miss Regina Smith spent several days with her aunt, Clara Gordon, during her Christmas vacation. Laurelhurst school reopened January 2, after 10 days' vacation. Harry Harding and family spent Saturday in Medford on business. Mr. Collingwood and Leo Hoag were business visitors in Medford Saturday. A number of McLeod folks attended the New Year's dance at Prospect Saturday night. Medford Mail Tribune, January 8, 1934, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, Jan. 8.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ash entertained New year's
Eve at their home on Elk Creek. Present to watch the old year out were
Mrs. Mary Warner and son Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Fry and son, Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Fry and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Cushman and two children.Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash and son Wayne were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Howe New Year's Day. Trail school opened again Wednesday. During the vacation the interior of the schoolhouse was given a new coat of paint and kalsomine, and the board has made arrangements to have the building painted on the outside as soon as the weather permits. With new cement walks the school and grounds are quite attractive. Mr. and Mrs. LaDieu joined Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash at the latter's home to watch the New Year arrive. Elenore, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cushman, is in a Medford hospital. She had her appendix removed January 2, and is reported doing nicely. Wayne Ash is driving a new car since the holidays. Mrs. Ray Pritchett entertained with a dinner party Wednesday. Present were Mesdames Eva Segessenman, Minnie Blaess and Alma Merriman. Mrs. Florence Watson and son Carroll shopped in Medford Wednesday. Mrs. Lyle Tucker has gone to Ashland for a few days' visit with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Phillips returned home Wednesday from a visit of several weeks with their sons and daughters at Portland and Eugene. They were there during the high water, which did so much damage to property and roads. Lee Merriman has been spending a few days in Medford visiting relatives. Ray Merriman is spending the week's vacation with his parents here. Trail is enjoying beautiful sunshine the last few days. Medford Mail Tribune, January 8, 1934, page 9 EAGLE POINT P.T.A. WILL MEET FRIDAY
Eagle Point P.T.A. will meet Friday, January 12, at the Eagle Point
high school. All members are asked to be present, as plans are to be
made for the annual Washington's Birthday dinner and program.Meeting of the language study group scheduled to meet at the Eagle Point high school Jan. 12 will be postponed until Jan. 19, the following Friday. Medford Mail Tribune, January 10, 1934, page 3 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, Jan. 10.--(Spl.)--Christmas program at Reese Creek school December 22 was well attended.Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vestal and children Dorothy, David and Kathleen spent December 31 with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grow. Mr. and Mrs. Polly Griffith and children from Hanford, Calif., visited over Christmas holidays with her sister, Mrs. Elmer Robertson. Marie J. Kemp of Oakland, Calif., spent Christmas with her mother, Mrs. W. E. Fulton. J. Brown, who underwent an operation at the Community Hospital recently for appendicitis, arrived home last week and is reported to be getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. O. Maynard and daughter were home to visit his father over the Christmas holidays. Their many friends were glad to see them. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Erickson arrived home January 1 from Long Beach, Calif., where they spent the holidays visiting Mr. Erickson's sister. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strahn have moved to Gold Hill, where Mr. Strahn has work. Fred Pettegrew returned home January 1, having spent three weeks in Los Angeles, visiting his brother Frank. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fulton and Mrs. Fulton's father, H. Foster of Denver, Colo., were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Evensizer Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyer spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vestal. Miss Myrtle Minter, teacher at Kerby, spent Christmas and New Year's visiting relatives. J. Roseberry has traded his place for property in Idaho. He plans on moving in the early spring. Jack Grow and family spent Christmas in Medford with Mr. Grow's brother. The neighborhood wishes to extend sympathy to Mrs. James Woods, whose father died December 28. Melton Vestal of Washington is here visiting his mother, brothers and sister. He plans to remain here for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Rollo Yocum and children Betty and Taylor visited Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Erickson January 4. Miss Blanche Runnels, county school nurse, visited Reese Creek January 3. Several children attended the dental clinic in Medford January 9. Ross Dickey and family, who have lived here for some time, have moved to the Star Ranger Station, where Mr. Dickey is employed. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Humphries left January 3 for San Diego to spend a month visiting friends and relations. Mrs. T. Busby and daughter Beulah, who have been staying with Mrs. Busby's son, returned to Medford January 6. Medford Mail Tribune, January 10, 1934, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Jan. 10.--(Spl.)--Mr.
and Mrs. E. E. Tucker and children were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd Walch.Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heckner Sunday. Walter Marshall, who was operated on at the Sacred Heart Hospital, returned home Thursday and is able to be around again. Donna Monia surprised her brother, Bill Monia, with a party at their home Friday evening. Games were played and refreshments served to Donna and Helen Brown, Eldred and Irene Charley, Jack Matlack, Mildred Hansen, Gerald Hansen, Leland Dysinger, Lois Wright, Glen and Billy Marshall, Mrs. Jesse Glass, Ralph and Geneva Glass, Vernon Fowler, Louis Rohrer, Kermit and Kenneth DeHaas, Bill Myers, Vernia and Beth Cingcade and Grace Holman of Eagle Point. Jack Heckner recently received an order for bulbs of wildflowers from a firm in Chile, South America. Mr. Heckner has a wonderful collection of wildflowers in his garden which he has gathered in Oregon and other states and often receives orders from faraway places for seeds and bulbs. Medford Mail Tribune, January 10, 1934, page 7 EAGLE POINT COW CASE CONSIDERED
Suit of E. B. Waddell et ux. against J. D. Woodworth et al., for the
replevin of stock and farm implements, was heard in Justice of the
Peace William R. Coleman's court yesterday. The court reserved
decision. It is a sister suit to the one heard a week ago wherein
Waddell disputed the rights of Walter Wood to 14 head of cattle. The
same cows are involved in the present action, along with a sow that
complicated matters by having pigs after the legal moves were started.All the parties concerned are residents of the Eagle Point district, and a dozen witnesses from that section testified. Waddell originally bought a ranch from Woodworth, and the cattle, sow and other personal property now in litigation were transferred as part of the deal. A neighborhood fracas then arose, it is alleged, two hay hands being felled by a hoe handle and Wood being jabbed in the leg with a pitchfork during one of the major engagements last summer. Wood yesterday produced the official brand book of the state of Oregon to show that his brand, the "Lazy S" was on the cows. Medford Mail Tribune, January 12, 1934, page 3 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Jan. 12.--(Spl.)--Miss Jane Stowell was a weekend guest of Miss Wilma Houston of Trail.Mr. and Mrs. Henry Owens and son Edwin and Dave Rummel of Antelope were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family. Mrs. M. L. Pruett and I. R. Kline attended a land board meeting at Rogue River January 9. Those who were shopping and attending to business in Medford the past week were: Guy Pruett and Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick. Several children have been absent this week from school, on account of colds. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyer of Reese Creek were Thursday evening guests at the Alice Nichols home. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mrs. M. L. Pruett attended the Central Point Grange Friday, and Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline attended the Sams Valley Grange Saturday. Mrs. Alice Nichols was a caller at the Jack Stowell home Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short have been ill the past week with colds. Mr. and Mrs. E. Ousterhout and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Esch have just returned from spending several weeks in California, visiting their daughter, Mrs. Quensenberry, and family of Modesto. She is also Mrs. Esch's sister. They reported a very enjoyable trip, stopping at San Francisco to see the Golden Gate Park and also the aquarium and museum. Beth Cingcade went to Ceres with them to visit friends. While on their way home, they stopped overnight at Fortuna to visit to visit Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Dinsmore. Mrs. Sam Coy, who had been visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore, for a week, returned with them. Medford Mail Tribune, January 12, 1934, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, Jan. 15.--(Spl.)--Trail Extension Unit met at Mrs. E. E. Ash's
Jan. 11. Mrs. Mabel Mack demonstrated the preparing of milk and cheese
dishes which were used for the noon luncheon. A large birthday cake was
presented to the chairman, Mrs. Eva Segessenman. At the business session
the ladies planned to give a dinner and program at the schoolhouse in
February to entertain the husbands and children. A special meeting will
be held at Alma Merriman's Jan. 18 to finish some work. There were 29
ladies present. All report an interesting and pleasant time.Mrs. Minnie Blaess is very sick with flu at her home here. Mrs. Cecil Pritchett and Mrs. Eva Segessenman are helping care for her. Mrs. Bill Burke is much improved in health and was able to attend the extension unit meeting at Mrs. Ash's Thursday. Mrs. Russell Win has been spending a few days visiting her aunt, Mr. Boyd Tucker, here and spent the first of the week visiting Mrs. Ditsworth at McLeod. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker returned home Jan. 7, having spent the holidays with their daughter and family at Yreka, Calif., and a week visiting friends and relatives in Ashland. E. E. Ash and S. W. Hutchinson were shopping in Medford Thursday. Mrs. Ralph Watson and son Carroll and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson shopped in Medford Monday, Jan. 7. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson were dinner guests at the Harry Neuman home Friday evening. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cushman were sorry to learn of the passing of their little daughter, Elinore, following her recent operation. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson are leaving on Jan. 15 for several weeks' vacation in Portland, Tacoma and Seattle. During their absence Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker will take care of their home on the highway. Medford Mail Tribune, January 15, 1934, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Jan. 17.--(Spl.)--Donna and Helen Brown visited at Lost
Creek with their sister, Mrs. Adolph Pech, last Saturday.Mrs. R. Price of Medford was a guest at the Monia home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Crawford in Sams Valley last Sunday. Bill Gibson, who was taken seriously ill, is in the Sacred Heart Hospital at Medford. Friends hope he will soon be able to return home. Miss Verna Cingcade was guest of Mildred Hansen Friday evening. They attended the basketball game at Eagle Point. Others who witnessed the game from here were Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Leland Dysinger, Billy Marshall, Bruce Hansen and Jack Matlack. Gerald Hansen and Glen Marshall are members of the Eagle Point High School team. Mrs. Joe Maxfield has been quite sick and is under the care of a physician. Mildred Hansen was a guest at the Chas. Cingcade home Sunday night. Mrs. Mary Williams and Mayme Gurwolf of Hornbrook, Cal., and Mrs. Leslie Kegg of Mt. Shasta, Cal., were overnight guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen on Thursday. Medford Mail Tribune, January 17, 1934, page 3 McLEOD
McLEOD, Jan. 16.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Thrush and daughter, who have
resided on the Ditsworth ranch, have recently moved to Elk Creek, where
Mr. Thrush secured employment as truck driver.Mrs. N. F. Ohrt returned to her home Tuesday with her infant daughter, Mary Ann, born in Medford January 10. Mother and baby are both getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and daughter were business visitors in Medford Saturday. A splendid editorial urging school cooperation is found in January 11 issue of our school paper, "The Laurelhurst News." The young editorial writer, Donald Vaughn, requests each pupil to do his part in every way that the school may be as good as it should be. It is gratifying to know that one so young as Donald has caught the school spirit so completely. Regular meeting of the Laurelhurst P.T.A. will be held at the schoolhouse January 19 at 3 p.m. Everyone interested is urged to attend. McLeod Home Extension unit will meet again January 25 at the home of Mrs. E. D. Hoag. A serving demonstration will be given by the local leaders, Mesdames Violet Ditsworth and Patty Close. It is hoped that every homemaker in the community will attend. Danny, Wallace and Bobby Ohrt spent the weekend with friends in Medford. Medford Mail Tribune, January 17, 1934, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Jan. 19.--(Spl.)--Miss Aulda Johnson of Trail spent Monday night with Miss June Stowell.Bill Holman, Nick Young and Howard Gold are cleaning the ditch. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts and son Herbert and Mrs. Alice Nichols and brother Floyd were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mrs. Nevah Holman and daughter Grace, Mrs. George Stowell and son Delbert Mangold, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short and Mrs. M. L. Pruett and son Guy attended the Eagle Point Grange Tuesday. June Engelhardt visited the Long Mountain school Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family and Leland Pettegrew were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Chas. Jackson is pruning his orchard. Mrs. Alice Nichols spent Wednesday afternoon visiting Mrs. Lawson, who has been ill. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stowell were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Selton returned to their home at Lakeside, Ore., after spending a week at the Geo. Stowell home. While there Mr. Selton did some painting for Pearl Stowell. Medford Mail Tribune, January 19, 1934, page 2 A human skull, in which there remained some wisdom teeth, was unearthed at Trail the last of the week by Elk Creek CCC workers digging a garbage pit for a side camp being established here. F. E. Elliff, forestry telephone foreman, forwarded the information to the Rogue River national forestry office here. Elliff stated that old settlers in the Trail section say that an old Indian village was formerly located there, and they believed the burial ground was where the side camp is now being established. The pit was being dug to a depth of about six feet. Medford Mail Tribune, January 23, 1934, page 1
BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Jan.
24.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Earl Woodley of Klamath
Falls have moved into one of the Wright cottages. Mr. Woodley has
employment on the state highway, on North Fork, where a new bridge is
being built.Mrs. G. A. Hansen and daughter Mildred and Louis Rohrer were business visitors in Medford Saturday. Mrs. Walter Marshall, who had the misfortune to be bitten by a dog last week, went to Medford Saturday for medical treatment. H. W. Wright bought some fine furs from John Marden of Gold Hill last Saturday. Mr. Wright has worked up quite a business in the fur line and buys from trappers all over the county. Bill Swain and Mrs. Luella Matlack visited Bill Gibson at the Sacred Heart Hospital Wednesday. Friends were sorry to learn he was not getting along as well as was hoped for. Brownsboro friends were sorry to hear of the death of Andrew Grissom, and the kindest sympathy is extended all relatives in their bereavement. Mrs. Reed Charley, Mrs. H. W. Wright and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer attended the Lost Creek unit at Mrs. Charles Seefield's last Wednesday. Jack Matlack has gone to Medford, where he is employed at the Holly Theater as a sign painter. Jack has wonderful talent in all kinds of art work, which will mean success in anything of that kind he undertakes. Medford Mail Tribune, January 24, 1934, page 7
LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Jan.
25.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley and Fred
Stanley were visiting at the Pruett home last week.Callers at the Nick Young home Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and two children, Lyle and Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family and Howard Gold. Mrs. M. L. Pruett spent the afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Will Pruett on the Crater Lake Highway one day last week. Mr. Pruett has been ill for some time. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short and nephew James McAlpine of Klamath Falls, who is spending several weeks here visiting his aunt, Mrs. H. C. Short, spent Saturday evening at the Holman home. A surprise party was given for Mrs. Ruth Natwick one day last week. Present were Mrs. Eva Nichols, Mrs. Cora Smith, Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy, Mrs. Donna Ashpole, Mrs. Ruby Walton, Mrs. Hazel Stoner, Miss Donna Earle, Miss Fern Simpson, Miss Wilda Darneille, Miss Yetta Olson, all of Eagle Point, and Mrs. Cinda Garrett. A pleasant evening was spent in playing cards, and later in the evening refreshments were served. A social party was given at Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Garrett's January 13. Those who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashpole, Mrs. Annie Brophy and Mrs. Eva Nichols of Eagle Point; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Fred McPherson and son Freddie of Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Klingle and Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick. A very enjoyable time was had by all. George Givan and George Stowell were business visitors in Ashland Thursday. Howard Gold spent Thursday night with Tom Coy. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry of Eagle Point one day last week. Mrs. Charles Jackson gave her mother, Mrs. Lida Hubbard of Medford, a birthday dinner Wednesday. Present were Mrs. Harry Turner of Medford, Howard Pankey and host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton have returned to their home at Lakeside, Ore., after spending a week at the George Stowell home. While here Mr. Sutton did some painting for Pearl Stowell. Medford Mail Tribune, January 25, 1934, page 9 McLEOD
McLEOD, Jan.
30.--(Spl.)--G. W. Thomas has gone to Yreka, Cal.,
where he will live with his son, Fern, for a time.McLeod Home Extension unit met Thursday with Mrs. E. D. Hoag, when Mrs. Gus Ditsworth and Mrs. C. E. Close demonstrated various sewing stitches. Mrs. F. J. Ditsworth, Sr., was stricken with the flu and was taken to Medford last week, where she could be cared for by relatives. Recent business visitors to Medford from McLeod were Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ditsworth, Jr., Jim Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vaughn, Mrs. J. W. Richardson, N. F. Ohrt and son Dan and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and daughters Erma and Lois. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holzgang and children Billy and Betty of Prospect called at the Ohrt home last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bortz called at Idlewhile Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ditsworth and Mrs. E. L. Glass recently called on Miss Mary Ann Ohrt. Two ladies appointed to make the survey for rural home betterment covered this district Thursday, and the contractor estimating materials followed Friday. A break in the recent rainy spell, followed by bright, warm sunshiny days without fog, is bringing on early spring grass. Violets have been picked around here. Medford Mail Tribune, January 30, 1934, page 3
BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Jan. 30.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Noble Cays of Phoenix
visited at the Wright home Wednesday.Bill Swain, Bill Gibson and Mrs. Luella Matlack were in Medford Thursday. Mr. Gibson is still under the care of a physician but is rapidly improving. Mrs. Joe Maxfield was a guest at the Chas. Cingcade home in Eagle Point Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright and children were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Culbertson Friday. The evening was spent playing cards. Mrs. John Butler has been quite sick but is recovering nicely. McIntyre and Shaw of the Gus Nichols ranch recently sold their sheep. Mr. and Mrs. William Barker and Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen attended the auction sale near Central Point. Dinner guests at the Earl Tucker home recently were Leland Dysinger and Mrs. Jessie Glass, Ralph and Geneva Glass and Vernon Fowler. On Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tucker and children were guests at the Glass home. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Woodley visited at Trail Saturday. Mrs. Monia left Friday for Hilt, Calif., where she will spend several days visiting her son, Vernon and family. Mrs. Robinette of Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Peart of Florence and Mr. and Mrs. Childreth of Eagle Point were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Glass. Mrs. Peart and Mrs. Robinette are sisters of Mrs. Glass. Mrs. Grace Tyrer and son Otis Tyrer and Allie Hutchinson of Hornbrook, Calif., spent Sunday with Mrs. Tyrer's sister, Mrs. W. M. Hansen, and family. Frances Myers of Eagle Point visited Lois Wright last Saturday. Medford Mail Tribune, January 30, 1934, page 7
Eagle Point High To Give Program at Grange Friday
The Eagle Point high school will present
a program at the Grange Hall Friday night, February 2, at 8
o'clock.The program is made up of numbers by the orchestra, by the glee clubs, and a one-act play by the dramatic department. After the program there will be dancing. Medford Mail Tribune, February 1, 1934, page 7
Eagle Pt. Ladies in Old-Fashioned Wool-Picking Bee
EAGLE POINT, Feb.
2.--(Spl.)--An old-fashioned wool picking was held
February 1 at the Brown's hall, with Mrs. John Rader and Mrs.
Ben Kingery carding.Present were the Mesdames Royal Brown, Celia Holmes, M. L. Pruett, Gertrude Stanley, Helen Ragsdale, Donna Ashpole, Rita Myers, Bertha Young, Florence Throckmorton, Emma Rader, Mabel Kingery, Hazel Stoner, Mattie Brown, Cora Harris, Lottie Clements, Frances Campbell, Thelma Short, Lottie Van Scoy, Amy Brown, Lena Stowell, Cora Smith, Edith Weidman and Miss Leila Gallien, Miss Rose Whaley and Miss Helen Carol. Mrs. Kate Nichols of Klamath Falls was a welcome visitor. Mrs. S. E. Howlett and Hattie served a very delicious lunch. Another meeting will be held next Thursday afternoon at the Brown hall to finish up the wool. Medford Mail Tribune, February 2, 1934, page 10
An Error Is Corrected
To the Editor:My attention has been called to your article in the Sunday morning paper, on the front page, in which you write up the Pomona Grange. In it you say, "Representative A. E. Brockway was not given an opportunity to speak." The above statement is not true. Mr. Brockway had just the same opportunity for speaking that any other member had. He at no time made an attempt to get the floor. If he had he would have been given courteous consideration. Our Pomona Master is a gentleman, and he would not be guilty of showing partiality. I would like to have you publish this at an early date, for in the above statement you have misrepresented the Pomona Grange. MRS. GERTRUD HAAK, Pomona Grange, Feb. 1.
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Ed. Note: We gladly make the correction. Mr.
Brockway intended to speak, but did not have the opportunity because a
motion was passed to close the debate before he had a chance to get on
his feet. He did have the same opportunity to speak that others who
attended the meeting had, and had he secured the floor before the
motion was passed, he would of course have been heard. The article
should have stated that Mr. Brockway had no opportunity to speak,
instead of intimating the opportunity was denied him."Communications," Medford Mail Tribune, February 2, 1932, page 10 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, Feb. 2.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Humphries returned
home January 28 after a visit of a month in San Diego, Cal.W. Shearin is moving on the old Crandall place, where he expects to raise a large amount of vegetables this year. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Robertson of Central Point called on friends and relatives January 28. Mr. and Mrs. Al Goetjen and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith, all of Portland, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Aikens while here as witnesses in the Dahack grand jury hearing in Medford. Mrs. Will Wynot arrived home January 20, having been in Portland for several months receiving treatment. A large crowd attended the schoolhouse program January 26. Those who took part in the play are to be congratulated on their fine acting. Medford Mail Tribune, February 2, 1934, page 13 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Feb. 2.--(Spl.)--J. B. Brown and niece of Long Beach,
Calif., were calling at the George Stowell home last week.Mrs. Sam Pollard was a business caller at Mrs. George Stowell's one day last week. Wig Ashpole of Medford purchased a horse from Bill Holman last week. Marsh Garrett branded some of his cattle Tuesday. Those who spent the day were Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Klingle, Joe Daniels, Frank Miller of Medford and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman. Mrs. Ruth Natwick called in the afternoon. A dinner was given in honor of Mrs. Ralph Gorton of Portland Sunday at the Holman home. Those present were Mrs. Ethel Coy and two children, Sammy and Lucile, Mrs. Mabel Harnish and three children, Helen, Mary and Elmer and Millard and Martin Northcroft of Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Ed White of Medford were afternoon callers. Those who attended Pomona Grange at Jacksonville Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mrs. Nevah Holman and Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family, Mrs. M. L. Pruett and son Guy, and son Herbert, were Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short. Mr. and Mrs. Short have purchased a new radio. Medford Mail Tribune, February 2, 1934, page 13 TRAIL
TRAIL, Feb. 5.--(Spl.)--Trail Extension Unit will meet Feb. 8 with Mrs.
Ray Pritchett. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. Mabel Mack
will conduct the meeting. Ladies of the unit are planning a supper and
entertainment at the schoolhouse February 10 to entertain their
husbands.Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker spent Jan. 30 in Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson were shopping in Medford Thursday. Mesdames Alma Merriman, Lyal Tucker, Minnie Blaess and Eva Segessenman drove to Eagle Point Wednesday afternoon to attend the ladies' club of the grange. Miss Mary Warner, who has been quite ill at her home, is much better. Carl Dawson is here from Chiloquin visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson. Wayne Ash, Carl Dawson and Carroll Watson spent Thursday evening in Medford. Wayne Ash has been helping his father clean the irrigation ditch. Wes Ragsdale has returned to his home here, where he is slowly improving from his recent operation. Everyone is busy with spring plowing and planting, as the weather is ideal for that kind of work. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker were dinner guests at the E. E. Ash home Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson returned home Thursday from their trip to Seattle and vicinity. En route they stopped at Hood River to visit their son, Floyd, and family for a few days. They were all fine and asked to be remembered to their many friends in this vicinity. Walker Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Lin Kneeley and Mrs. Kneeley's sister June were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker. Mr. Ernest of California on the Rogue is getting ready for the tourist season. Medford Mail Tribune, February 5, 1934, page 9 WOOD WINNER IN ROW OVER COWS
A decision in favor of the defendants has been rendered by Justice of
the Peace William R. Coleman, in the complicated civil action of O. B.
Waddell against Walter Wood and others, for the recovery of personal
property involved in the purchase of a farm in the Eagle Point district
by Waddell. The personal property was used as security. It was an
involved issue.In a previous action, suit was instituted over the ownership of 14 cows. In a skirmish that followed the regaining of possession of the cows, testimony purported to show that a woman had knocked down two hay hands and jabbed Wood in the thigh with a pitchfork, while children hurled "rocks weighing up to 12 pounds." Medford Mail Tribune, February 7, 1934, page 5 McLEOD
McLEOD, Feb. 7.--(Spl.)--J. F. Ditsworth, Sr., is suffering from flu
and is receiving treatment at a Medford hospital. Mrs. Ditsworth, Sr.,
is also ill with the flu and is being cared for at the home of her son
in Medford.Mrs. Fred Morgan and daughter were guests of Mrs. Ted Smith a few days last week. Mrs. Croft and young son of Butte Falls spent the weekend with Mr. Croft of the local egg-stripping station. Billy Edmondson cut off the end of a finger to the bone at the McLeod shingle mill here last Friday. It is healing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth spend Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ditsworth. Neighbors gathered at the Hoag home for a social evening Saturday. Old-time music was played by Messrs. Hoag, Edmondson and Morgan with Mrs. Coburn and Erma Glass playing the piano. Dancing was enjoyed by many. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and daughters Erma and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth, Lee Edmondson and son Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Croft and small son, Mr. and Mrs. Coburn and children Betty and Billy, and Mr. Morgan. Mrs. Hoag served a midnight lunch, and the guests upon departure all agreed they had spent a most enjoyable evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth went to the Roosevelt ball in Medford Tuesday. Willie Morgan spent several days in Medford last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harding went to Crater Lake Friday. Miss Betty Coburn gave a birthday dinner Sunday evening. Present were: Regina Smith, Lois Glass, Maxine Harding, Joyce and Carol Nedry. The evening was spent in playing games. Among those spending Saturday in Medford were Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Vincent and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Neeley went to Medford Sunday morning to meet an old friend, Rev. J. W. Goodwin. Reverend Randall attended Sunday school services at Laurelhurst. Reverend and Mrs. Iverson attended Prospect Sunday school services. Each brought a lunch and met at McLeod, where they enjoyed a picnic together before going their various ways. Reverend Randall left for Willow Springs. E. D. Hoag has recently built a large combination woodshed and garage. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ditsworth and family and Jack Vaughn spent Sunday with the E. L. Glass family. Leo Hoag has re-entered the Butte Falls high school, where he is taking a postgraduate course. Laurelhurst basketball team played Eagle Point at the latter's gymnasium Friday. The score was 10 to 11 in favor of Laurelhurst. Medford Mail Tribune, February 7, 1934, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Feb. 9.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Ray Harnish and daughter Helen,
Mrs. Bill Holman and Mrs. Cliff Hixson spent Monday afternoon at Mrs.
Ruby Young's.Miss Eva Stowell and Miss Gladys LaRout, both of Los Angeles, arrived at Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell's Tuesday afternoon. Miss Stowell is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell. Mrs. Dottie Dutton and Mrs. J. C. Spencer of Eagle Point were calling at George Stowell's Thursday afternoon. Mr. Brantley of Ashland bought 100 turkeys of Mrs. M. L. Pruett Wednesday. I. R. Kline has been elected secretary-treasurer of the Rogue River National Bond Loan Assn. The farmers have been quite busy this week. Those who were shopping in town the past week were: Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Grace Holman and Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline. Medford Mail Tribune, February 9, 1934, page 17 TRAIL
TRAIL, Feb. 12.--(Spl.)--A number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie
Segessenman gave them a tin shower at their home Saturday night
honoring their tenth wedding anniversary.Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman visited at the Boyd Tucker home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Briggs have moved into their new house, where their many friends gathered Monday evening to give them a shower honoring their recent marriage. Mrs. Florence Watson and son Carroll were shopping in Medford Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holman near Eagle Point. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman were dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pence's Monday. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson spent Wednesday in Medford. While there they attended the funeral of an old friend, Mrs. Laura Thomason. Trail extension unit met with Mrs. Cecil Pritchett February 8. There were 17 members present and three visitors. Mrs. Mack, assisted by Mrs. Glasscock of Medford, gave a demonstration and talk on colors and their combinations, which was enjoyed by all. Next meeting will be a special afternoon meeting, February 22, at Mrs. Rena Howe's. Medford Mail Tribune, February 12, 1934, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Feb. 14.--(Spl.)--Mr.
and Mrs. Earl Woodley visited at Roseburg and Grants Pass with
relatives over the weekend.Mrs. George Brown returned home Tuesday after an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Dallaire, at Eugene. Mr. and Mrs. Dallaire are the parents of a baby girl. Mrs. Ed Tucker was taken seriously ill Thursday and was rushed to the Sacred Heart Hospital, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. At this time she is getting along as well as can be expected. Miss Irma Glass of Trail is a guest at the Glass home during the absence of Mrs. Glass, who is spending a few days in Medford, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Peart. Donna Brown and Donald Young spent Sunday at Crater Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Terrill and Geo. Brown were business visitors in Medford Saturday. Rev. Johnston of Faith Home, Ceres, Cal., who is spending a few weeks in Southern Oregon, was a welcome visitor at Sunday school. At the close of the lesson he preached an interesting sermon. Medford Mail Tribune, February 14, 1934, page 4 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Feb. 15.--(Spl.)--Howard Gold is working for Marsh Garrett.Myrtle and Evelyn Stowell were callers at the Alice Nichols home Tuesday. Bill Holman branded his cattle Sunday, and those who were dinner guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. John Owens and son Deane, Harve Stanley, Millard and Martin Northcroft and Lorne Croutcher of Medford. Callers in the afternoon were: Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short and nephew, James McAlpine, Hugo and Henry Engelhardt, John Carnes and Theron Taylor and son Billy. Last week Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and Evelyn were visitors of Mrs. Alice Nichols. Delbert Mangold, Mrs. Alice Nichols and brother Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick, Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and daughters June, Myrtle and Evelyn, and Gladys LaRout attended the dance at Lake Creek Saturday. Last week Mrs. Jack Stowell and Gladys LaRout called on Mrs. Ralph Botts in Medford. Medford Mail Tribune, February 15, 1934, page 9 EAGLE PT. P.T.A. PLANS CHICKEN DINNER FEB. 22.
The parent-teacher association at Eagle Point will give a chicken
dinner February 22 at the Eagle Point Grange hall, it was announced
yesterday. Dinner will be served between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.Following the dinner a program will be given by the students of the Eagle Point schools. The money realized from the evening will go to benefit the parent-teacher association fund to provide hot lunches for the school children. Medford Mail Tribune, February 15, 1934, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, Feb. 19.--(Spl.)--A surprise farewell party was given Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Pence Feb. 14. They presented them with a picture of Crater
Lake and a miniature cabin. The cabin was designed and made by Ray
Merriman. Ice cream and cake were served and games were played which
all enjoyed. There were 50 present. Mr. and Mrs. Pence will leave Feb.
20 for their new home in Jacksonville.Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer, recently of California, have bought the Pence home here on the highway and will take possession at once. Mrs. Eve Segessenman and Arlee Ragsdale were shopping in Medford Monday. Mrs. Alma Merriman and Mrs. Crawford were calling on friends Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker and son Wilbur and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson at his camp on Sugar Pine Creek Sunday. Trail Extension Unit will meet with Mrs. Rena Howe Feb. 22 for an afternoon meeting. All are requested to come early to finish the sewing samples and books. Mr. Coon and family have moved to the Horn place on Trail Creek, where they can have a garden. Mrs. Ralph Watson made a trip to Medford Thursday to consult a doctor about her eye. Mr. and Mrs. Womack left Tuesday for Heppner, Oregon, where he has been called to take charge of the church of his faith there. Extension Unit takes this means of thanking all for their help in making their program a success. Each time they presented it there was a good attendance, all the candy sold, which added several dollars to the treasury. Mrs. Mary Leabo, who has been quite sick, is better. Her daughter, Mrs. Weeks, has been staying with her. Charles Blaess is busy getting his place ready for the tourist season and has been moving some old cottages, getting ready to put up some modern ones, also fixing up in general. Medford Mail Tribune, February 19, 1934, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Feb. 25.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Barker and the school children
enjoyed a Valentine party at the schoolhouse Wednesday afternoon. After
the valentines were distributed, refreshments were served.Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Maxfield spent Tuesday of last week at Applegate as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hard. Medford shoppers Saturday were: Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Woodley, Mrs. H. W. Wright and children, Leland Dysinger, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Charley and Mrs. Lamphier. Mrs. Lamphier arrived from Washington recently for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Charley. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright visited at the DeHaas home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Rita Myers of Eagle Point called at the home of Mrs. Matlack Sunday. Mrs. Matlack, who has been very ill, is improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker went to Medford Saturday to bring home Mr. Tucker's mother, who was operated on for appendicitis at the Sacred Heart Hospital ten days ago. Medford Mail Tribune, February 21, 1934, page 6 McLEOD
McLEOD, Feb. 21.--(Spl.)--Laurelhurst school gave a splendid program
Friday, honoring the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln. A Valentine
box was also a feature of the day. A large box of heart-shaped cookies,
a gift from Mrs. E. L. Glass, added to the afternoon's pleasure. A
large number of parents and friends attended the affair. The members of
the P.T.A. held a short business meeting later in the afternoon.J. E. Peyton made a business trip to Medford Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ditsworth, Sr., have returned to their home from Medford, where they received treatment for the flu. We are glad to know they are making satisfactory recovery. Mrs. Ruben Peyton returned to Medford Saturday, after spending the past week nursing Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ditsworth, Sr. Mrs. Craft has been taken to a Medford hospital for treatment. Mrs. Bob Alworth is suffering from a severe attack of asthma. Mrs. McFarland is reported ill and has been going to Medford for treatments. Mrs. Ethel Casey, who conducted art classes at the Y.W.C.A. in Medford, spent last weekend at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bartz called on Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth Thursday evening. Leon Close spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Close, on their Butte Creek homestead. Little Charles Smith has recovered from his recent illness. Farmers hereabouts are taking advantage of the continued good weather by getting their seeding and other farm work done early. Dale Sawyers are enjoying a visit from his brother, Jim Sawyer of Wyoming. McLeod Home Extension meeting will be held February 22 at Mrs. Haines'. Mrs. Mabel C. Mack will make suggestions on selections of patterns, goods, colors, etc., for inexpensive dresses to be made in March. This will be an all-day meeting, and every homemaker here is urged to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Olga Abbott are visiting Lee Edmondson and son Bill. Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass were business visitors in Medford Saturday. Ted Smith is spending a short vacation with his family. A party was given in honor of Mrs. Evers at Mrs. J. W. Richardson's Saturday. W. D. Coburn was in Ashland Friday on business. Mrs. E. D. Hoag and Mrs. W. D. Coburn went to Medford Thursday to have dental work done. Mrs. Fred Bartz was also a Medford visitor Thursday. Mrs. Fred Morgan and little daughter and Grandpa Morgan were Sunday callers at the Hoag home. Mrs. Fern Smith and son Charles called on Mrs. Dale Sawyer Friday. Mesdames Glass, Ohrt and Miss Clara Gordon called on Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ditsworth, Sr., Friday. Prospect High won two basketball games played with Ashland Junior High last Friday. The first team won 23 to 17, the second team, 17 to 15. The games were played at Prospect. Glenn Tynes of Portland is spending a week at Harding's Paradise, the guest of his cousin, Harry Harding, and family. Medford Mail Tribune, February 21, 1934, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Feb. 23.--(Spl.)--A pleasant afternoon was spent at the
Emmett Klingle home February 4. Present were Mrs. George Stowell, Mrs.
Carlyle Natwick, Mrs. Ross Kline, Mrs. Howard Short, Mrs. Engelhardt
and daughter June, Mrs. Wm. Holman, Mrs. M. L. Pruett, and the hostess,
Mrs. Ruth Klingle. The ladies decided to meet every month and enjoy
these social meetings. Refreshments were served.Elsworth Stowell and family of Eagle Point have moved on the George Stowell ranch on the river to help with the farm work. Mrs. George Givan and son Charley were Sunday afternoon callers of Clara and Peter Young. Miss Margaret Yeager and brother Jimmy, of Medford, visited their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rankin, Sunday. The farmers in this district are busy plowing and putting in their crops. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman visited Mrs. Nettie Grover in Medford Monday. She is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Owens were Sunday afternoon callers at the Nick Young home. A group of ladies pleasantly surprised Mrs. Stella Haley of Eagle Point on her birthday last week. Present were Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mrs. Rosa Smith, Mrs. Nick Young, Mrs. Sam Coy, Mrs. Ray Harnish, Mrs. Wm. Holman, Mrs. Cliff Hickson and the hostess, Mrs. Haley. Miss Alta Norcross, teacher here, reported the attendance of eight new pupils in school, five coming from Dist. 50 of Debenger Gap, making a total of 16 pupils. Mr. and Mrs. LaRoque of Eagle Point were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Alice Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Garrett were visitors of Mrs. Annie Brophy near Eagle Point last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Whetstone of Agate were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline Sunday afternoon. Callers were Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young and Mrs. Culbertson and son near the 401 orchards, Mrs. Laura Pottenger of Medford was a Saturday night guest of her sister, Mrs. M. L. Pruett, and Sunday they were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley of Brownsboro. Medford Mail Tribune, February 23, 1934, page 13 TRAIL
TRAIL, Feb. 24.--(Spl.)--Trail extension unit met February 22 with Mrs.
Rena Howe. Due to disagreeable weather, only 10 ladies were present.
However, they accomplished a lot of work, making samples of sewing and
different stitches for their sample books.Mrs. Howe, assisted by Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Cushman, served a light lunch. Next regular meeting is to be March 8, at the home of Mrs. Minnie Blaess. Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson and Mrs. Boyd Tucker called on friends in and around Trail Wednesday. Several from this community attended the dinner and play given at Eagle Point Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman were in Portland most of last week, Mr. Segessenman on business and Mrs. Segessenman to be with her sister, who is quite ill. Mrs. McCoy is quite sick at her home on Trail Creek. Her daughter, Mrs. Tom Weeks, is at home caring for her mother. Mrs. Mary Warner is still quite sick. Her son Ray has been staying home with her. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pence and Wes Ragsdale were dinner guests Monday at the S. W. Hutchinson home. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash and Mrs. LaDieu were in Medford Thursday. A few friends of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Briggs called to spend the evening Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale visited with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ditsworth Saturday evening. Mr. Crawford is putting up a new building across the road from the Trail stores, preparing to put in a lunch counter for the summer. The following ladies plan to leave February 27 for Corvallis to attend the home interest conference to be given there beginning February 28: Mesdames Minnie Blaess, Eva Segessenman, Alma Merriman, Lyle Tucker, Florence Watson and Jennie Hutchinson. Medford Mail Tribune, February 26, 1934, page 7 NICHOLS LEGACIES ARE ORDERED PAID
An order to pay the legacies in the estate of the late Gus Nichols,
pioneer resident and stockman of the Eagle Point district, was filed
yesterday in probate court upon the showing that the estate was intact,
and all debts had been paid.The order provides that $5000, in California Oregon Power Company stock, be paid to Mrs. Elva Nichols, as guardian of two minor children and widow of T. L. Nichols, son of Gus Nichols. The same amount of California Oregon Power Company stock is also ordered paid to Mrs. Ruth L. Natwick, daughter, and $4000 California Oregon Power Company stock to Mrs. Alice Nichols as residue legatee of the estate Rosa Buckley, a sister, was named administratrix of the late John D. Buckley of the Applegate, who died December 26 last, at his home in the Applegate. Miles Cantrall, Fred Offenbacher and John Delvin of Ruch are named as appraisers of the estate. Medford Mail Tribune, February 27, 1934, page 3 McLEOD
McLEOD, Feb. 27.--(Spl.)--A most interesting meeting of the McLeod home
extension unit was held at the home of Mrs. Haines on the Crater Lake
Highway, February 22. Mrs. Mabel C. Mack, assisted by Mrs. Glasgow,
gave a demonstration on color. Each lady made a color chart and was
given help on color and combinations she could wear. A comprehensive
talk was on color harmony, etc., was given by Mrs. Mack.A handkerchief shower was given Mrs. Dick Vincent in honor of her birthday and a lovely birthday cake was presented to her by Mrs. Gus Ditsworth. A special cake was also given Mrs. Mack by the hostess, Mrs. Haines, in appreciation of her splendid services to the community. About 25 ladies attended the meeting. Next meeting, which will be on weights and measurements, is being looked forward to with much enthusiasm. It will be held at the home of Mrs. Tom Carlton, March 22. Mrs. W. D. Coburn and Miss Erma Glass are planning to attend Home Interest conference at Corvallis this week as delegates of the McLeod home extension unit. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bortz, who have operated the Casey dining room and store the last couple of years, have moved to Union Creek, where they will be associated with the Beckelheimers. Jim Sawyer has recently purchased the Ed Pence place on Rogue River near Rogue Elk Inn. Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth are the proud possessors of a new car. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ditsworth attended Eagle Point Grange Tuesday. Among Medford business visitors last Saturday were W. D. Coburn, Bob Alworth, Mr. and Mrs. Nedry, James Thomas, Bobby Ohrt and Mr. McFarland. Mrs. E. D. Hoag has been helping Mrs. Bob Alworth, who has been suffering from asthma. Medford Mail Tribune, February 27, 1934, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, March 1.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fernlund of Medford are visiting at the Ed Fernlund home.Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker spent a few days at Medford last week to be near Mr. Tucker's mother, who underwent another operation at the Sacred Heart Hospital. Mrs. Will Morris is keeping house for her father, Ed Tucker, during the absence of Mrs. Tucker. Mrs. Anna Walch, Mrs. Vera Wright, Mrs. Myrtle Charley and Mrs. Ella Maxfield attended the Lost Creek Club at Mrs. Anna Tonn's last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Art Nichols of Fort Klamath are guests at the home of Mrs. McDonald. Those who attended the basketball game from Brownsboro Friday night were Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen and Gerald Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall and sons. Mrs. H. W. Wright and children and Leland Dysinger attended the play given by the Jackson County Dramatic Club. Medford Mail Tribune, March 1, 1934, page 9 JURY SELECTION IN DAMAGE SUIT GETS UNDERWAY
Selection of a jury in the damage suit of Delbert Tingleaf of Eagle
Point against the C. E. Gates Auto Company of this city was under way
in circuit court this morning. Tingleaf is a minor, and the suit is
filed by his mother as guardian. Tingleaf is represented by attorneys
T. J. Enright and H. Von Schmalz of Burns. The auto company is
represented by attorney George M. Roberts of this city and Cake and
Cake of Portland.The damage suit is based upon an auto accident on the Butte Falls road nearly two years ago and involves Tingleaf and two other Eagle Point district youths--Ralph Dinsmore and Jesse Walton. Walton sustained injuries and Tingleaf sustained two broken legs, it was claimed. Dinsmore is alleged to have driven the auto at an excessive rate of speed. It overturned at a curve. The plaintiff contends that a salesman for the auto concern granted Dinsmore permission to drive the car, when the salesman called upon the father to demonstrate the auto. The defense contends that Dinsmore took the auto without permission and that Walton and Tingleaf accepted his invitation to ride. Tingleaf seeks $25,000 general damages: $10,000 for "pain and suffering," and $1560.79 as special damages. Medford Mail Tribune, March 2, 1934, page 6 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, March 2.--(Spl.)--Sunday guests at the H. C. Short home
were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Conradi, Mae Louise Short, Walter Hannon, Flo
Tickett and Bill Eaton.Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and Ed Dutton were callers at the Carl Esch home Tuesday. Mrs. E. Ousterhaut and son Billy are ill this week with the flu. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stowell and Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell and family took in the dramatic play contest in the Medford Junior High School Saturday evening. Mrs. Bessie Murphy of Central Point spent the weekend at the George Stowell home. Mrs. Murphy is a teacher in the Central Point schools. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell and son Delbert, Mrs. Bessie Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walters of Talent Sunday, it being Mrs. M. L. Kline's birthday. A group of young folks from this district went hiking on Table Rock Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, March 2, 1934, page 19 AUTO ACCIDENT CASE NEAR JURY
The damage suit of Delbert Tingleaf of Eagle Point for $35,000 special
and general damages for injuries assertedly received in an auto
accident in July, 1931, was expected to be in the hands of a circuit
court jury late today. The C. E. Gates Auto Company is the defendant.The defense said it contemplated filing a non-suit. If denied, the case proceeds to the final arguments; if granted, it is automatically ended. Much of the morning session was devoted to the introduction of documentary evidence relating to the contract for purchase of the car. Tingleaf bases the suit upon an auto accident near Butte Falls, in which he sustained two broken legs and other injuries. Jesse Walton, also of Eagle Point, was injured. The evidence shows that Tingleaf accepted the invitation of Ralph Dinsmore to "take a ride," which ended when the auto went off the road at high speed. The defense contends that young Dinsmore took the auto without permission; the plaintiff that he was allowed to do so by the auto salesman. The testimony of the plaintiff also showed that Tingleaf had admonished Dinsmore to drive slower. The defense introduced evidence to show that Tingleaf had several opportunities to leave the auto but did not do so, and that his mother knew he was riding with Dinsmore. Medford Mail Tribune, March 5, 1934, page 8 COURT DISMISSES TINGLEAF'S CLAIM AGAINST GATES CO.
An involuntary non-suit was granted yesterday afternoon in favor of the
C. E. Gates Auto Company of this city in the damage suit of Delbert
Tingleaf of Eagle Point for approximately $35,000 for injuries
reportedly sustained in an auto accident on the Butte Falls road in
July, 1931. The non-suit automatically removed the case from the hands
of the jury, which had listened to the testimony in the case for two
days. R. A. Miller, an auto salesman, was named as co-defendant.Motion for the involuntary non-suit was filed by the defendants at the conclusion of the evidence in the case. The non-suit was based upon the grounds that Tingleaf was a guest passenger in the wrecked auto, and thereby contributed to any negligence; that there was no showing of gross negligence on the part of the defendants, nor evidence to show that Ralph Dinsmore was an agent of the defendant, acting for them; that there was no evidence to show that Dinsmore was an incompetent driver, but instead that the evidence showed that he was a competent driver, and that the fact Dinsmore possessed no driver's license was not proof of his driving incompetency. It was also contended Dinsmore was given permission to drive the auto from the Tingleaf'home to Eagle Point on a purported errand, by R. A. Miller, an auto salesman, but that Dinsmore had violated the conditions of the borrowing by driving afar. The court upheld the non-suit contentions of the defendants, following extended argument. The evidence in the trial showed that R. A. Miller, a salesman for the auto company, had gone to the Dinsmore home to discuss with the father the purchase of an auto. Miller allowed the young Dinsmore to drive the auto to Eagle Point, and he drove to the Tingleaf home and asked the complaining witness to join him, which Tingleaf did. Later, a youth by the name of Jesse Walton joined the party. The testimony showed that Miller loaned the auto to young Dinsmore for a specific trip, not a general tour. The testimony showed that the party stopped at Brown's store in Eagle Point, then proceeded to Shady Cove, and that Tingleaf at one stage of the journey had asked Dinsmore "not to go so fast." Returning from Shady Cove, Dinsmore drove up the Butte Falls road. At a curve, the auto swerved and plunged down an embankment, seriously injuring Walton and Tingleaf. The defense contended that Dinsmore was driving at an excessive rate of speed. The defense also showed that Tingleaf had several opportunities to disembark from the auto. Tingleaf sustained two broken legs in the crash, complicated by asserted non-union of the bones and other injuries. He appeared in court with crutches and has been a sufferer since the accident. The suit was filed by his mother, as guardian. The suit of Jesse Walton, an outgrowth of the same accident, was adjusted out of court. The defense was represented by Attorney George M. Roberts of this city and Cake and Cake of Portland, the plaintiff by attorneys H. Von Schmalz of Burns, Ore., and T. J. Enright of this city. Medford Mail Tribune, March 6, 1934, page 1 TRAIL
TRAIL, Mar. 6.--(Spl.)--Six ladies
who attended the home interest conference at Corvallis returned
Saturday night. All report having had a delightful trip as well as
instructive. Most interesting was the address by Senator Lee, Mrs.
Dunbar on home and government and Carl Sandburg on Lincoln.Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fry, Jr., of Central Point visited Sunday with their son on Trail Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pritchett entertained a number of their friends at a dinner party Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Eakin of Medford spent Sunday at their cabin near Sunset on the Rogue, where they entertained some friends. Mrs. Ray Pritchett kept house and cared for Mrs. Zimmerlee for Mrs. Blaess while she was gone to Corvallis. Mrs. Harry Merriman gave a dinner party Sunday honoring the birthday of her son Lee. Mrs. Eva Segessenman has returned home after spending a week with her sister in Eugene, who is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Kingsley and little daughter June of Tennant, Calif., were weekend guests of her mother, Mrs. Rose Foellers. Mr. and Mrs. John Ragsdale of Eagle Point were visiting here Sunday. Trail Sunday school had a good attendance Sunday, forty being present. They are preparing an Easter program. There is preaching, both morning and evening. Everyone is invited to attend the services. Sunday school begins at 10:30, with preaching following. Medford Mail Tribune, March 6, 1934, page 9 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Mar. 7.--(Spl.)--Mrs.
H. W. Wright and children were in Medford Saturday having dental work
done. They also visited Miss Margaret Daily and Mr. and Mrs. Dyer, old
Montana friends.L. J. Rohrer, who has been very ill with the flu the past two weeks, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wright and little son Jimmy were dinner guests at the Wright home Sunday. Vernon Fowler was operated on at the Sacred Heart Hospital for appendicitis a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry were shopping and visiting old-time friends in Medford last Tuesday. Mrs. E. E. Tucker entertained at her home Saturday evening in honor of her husband's birthday. The evening was spent visiting, and refreshments were served. Those present were Mrs. Nygren, Mrs. Anna Walch and children, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barker and Danny, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Maxfield and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Blaess and children. Medford Mail Tribune, March 7, 1934, page 9 McLEOD
McLEOD, Mar. 7.--(Spl.)--Mr. Von
Stein has leased the Lee Edmondson ranch and has moved onto it with his
family. Mr. Edmondson and son Willie have moved to Butte Falls.Mr. and Mrs. Z. C. Smith and daughter Zoella and Miss Esther Amidon, all of Medford, were weekend guests at "Harding's Paradise." Leon Close is spending a week at Portland with friends. Mrs. Patty Close has been attending Mrs. Caroline Harding during her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clarke and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rodgers and family were Sunday visitors at the Glass home. Medford Mail Tribune, March 7, 1934, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Mar.
8.--(Spl.)--Miss Nell Haley returned to San Francisco Saturday after
spending several months with her sister, Mrs. Nick Young.Mr. and Mrs. Orville Henderson of Eagle Point were Thursday evening guests of Mrs. Alice Nichols. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and son Chester, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Chase and Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell and three daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Childreth and Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young recently. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Klingle were Sunday afternoon callers at Mrs. Alice Nichols'. I. R. Kline is busy assessing again this year. Herbert Pruett spent Friday night with Henry Holman. Marsh Garrett has been helping Brophy & Co. brand their cattle. John Carnes is working for Chas. Jackson in his orchard. Bill Holman and son Henry helped John Owens brand his cattle Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, March 8, 1934, page 9 McLEOD
McLEOD, Mar. 12.--(Spl.)--W. L.
Edmondson has recently purchased property at Butte Falls, where he and
son Bill have moved and will make their home together with Mr. and Mrs.
Olga Abbott. Their ranch here has been leased to Mr. and Mrs. Stein of
Medford, who with their family are now located there.Mrs. W. D. Coburn and Miss Erma Glass returned Sunday from Corvallis, where they attended the Home Interest conference. They report a most enjoyable trip. Mrs. Una B. Inch, rural school supervisor, visited Laurelhurst school Wednesday. Mrs. Bob Alworth, who has been quite ill with toxic poisoning for the past several weeks, is improving in health and is now able to be about again. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ditsworth, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Richardson and Mrs. Dale Swanson were Medford visitors Wednesday. J. S. Weeks has purchased a new spray rig. A special sewing demonstration was given by Mrs. Violet Ditsworth at Mrs. N. F. Ohrt's Thursday. Ladies attending were Mesdames F. J. Ditsworth, J. E. Peyton, Dale Sawyer, Roy Vaughn, Violet Ditsworth, Clara Gordon and Mrs. Ohrt. The ladies practiced the latest styles in bound plackets and button holes. Mrs. Eva Frink of Sams Valley spent the weekend as guest of Miss Erma Glass. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag, son Leo and Billy Cadwallader spent Saturday evening at the Glass home. Mrs. Fred Morgan spent last weekend with her mother in Medford. The weather continues warm and spring-like. Many early gardens are planted and up. Plans are underway for the production of a home talent play, to be directed by Caroline Harding in the near future. Roy Vaughn is doing some cabinet work for Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass this week. Medford Mail Tribune, March 13, 1934, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, March 15.--(Spl.)--Trail
extension unit met at the home of Mrs. Minnie Blaess March 8. There
were nineteen members present and two visitors to hear Mr. Mack's talk
on correct lines and styles in dress making. Next meeting will be April
12 at the home of Mrs. Fred Sturgis on Elk Creek.Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash were dinner guests at the S. W. Hutchinson home Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Swingle visited at the Harry Merriman home Sunday. The three Merriman boys, Ray, Lee and Guy, accompanied by some boy friends, spent the weekend at their home here. Mrs. Florence Watson is spending a few days with her husband on Elk Creek. Mrs. Lyal Tucker, who has been ill, is better at this time. Mr. and Mrs. R. Ryans and sons, Junior and Dick, were calling on friends in this community Sunday. Clarence Noe of Medford, who has been in Oakland on business for some weeks, has returned and spent the weekend at his cottage near Sunset on the Rogue. Boyd Tucker and George Fisher are doing some carpenter work for Mr. Young on his summer home across the river. Mrs. McCoy has so far recovered from her recent illness to be able to go into Medford to see the doctor. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Green from Central Point and his mother, Mrs. D. Green of Sunnyside, Wash., were guests for the evening at the S. W. Hutchinson home Sunday. Mrs. Eva Segessenman left Sunday for Eugene in response to word her sister, who has been quite ill, was not so well. Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson and daughter, Shirley, of Klamath Falls, spent the weekend here at his parents' home. Medford Mail Tribune, March 15, 1934, page 11 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Mar. 15.--(Spl.)--H. W.
Wright and Leland Dysinger attended the funeral of Delbert Strayer held
in Medford Friday.Mr. Cram and sons have moved from the Hoagland place to Eagle Point, where they will make their home for a while. Jesse Glass is installing platform scales on his ranch which will be used for weighing stock, hay, grain, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Woodley, who have been living in one of the Wright cottages for the past two months, have moved to Central Point. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Williams of Oakland, Calif., were overnight guests at the W. M. Hansen home Saturday. Mr. Williams is a brother of Mrs. Hansen. Mr. and Mrs. Weston and little daughter of Eagle Point were visitors at Sunday school last Sunday. Mr. Weston delivered a short, but interesting, sermon at the close of the lesson. Earl Tucker brought his mother home from the Sacred Heart Hospital Sunday. Mrs. Tucker is recovering rapidly from her recent operation. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry went to Medford Monday to receive the baby chicks which were hatched for them at the Dressler hatchery. Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and son Louis were business visitors in Medford Tuesday. They also visited and had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Thornton at their home on Aloha Avenue. Medford Mail Tribune, March 15, 1934, page 11 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Mar.
16.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and daughters Myrtle and June
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts of Medford.Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young entertained with a dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and two daughters, Mary and Helen; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and daughter Barbara, Mrs. Lottie Ayres and Mary Ellen Holman. Miss Gladys LaRant of Los Angeles, who has been spending several weeks at the Jack Stowell home visiting friends here, left Monday morning for Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hawk of Eagle Point, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and daughter Mary Ellen attended Pomona Grange at Central Point Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell and daughters Irene, Vorta and Bonny Jean, Delbert Mangold and Mrs. Eva Nichols and two daughters, Gladys and Marjorie, and Harold Grow of Eagle Point motored to Holcomb Springs Sunday. Marsh Garrett turned out some of his cattle Monday. Mrs. G. Lawson spent Monday afternoon at Mrs. Alice Nichols'. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Luy of Medford were Sunday evening callers at Mrs. Alice Nichols'. Sunday dinner guests at the J. W. Birkholz home were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Elden, Miss Rose Jones and Harry Elden. A number of the young people of this neighborhood attended a birthday party given in honor of Jack Sanderson on March 13 at his home near Central Point. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Birkholz of Medford, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henderson, motored to Glendale Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Birkholz were guests that evening of Roland's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Birkholz. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Edwards of Medford were Sunday supper guests of Mrs. W. K. Parker. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Parker and daughters Frances and Wylamae motored to Grants Pass, where they visited friends and relatives and also visited the pansy farm where bloom is already far advanced. Medford Mail Tribune, March 16, 1934, page 2 Operetta Planned for Eagle Point
An operetta, "The Windmills of
Holland," will be presented at the Eagle Point Grange hall Friday,
March 30. It will be sponsored by the girls' and boys' glee clubs of the
high school and supervised by Miss Olson, the music teacher.Medford Mail Tribune, March 16, 1934, page 2 McLEOD
McLEOD, Mar. 20.--(Spl.)--Many McLeod folk enjoyed the Gleemen's concert at Prospect Friday evening.McLeod Home Extension meeting will be held Thursday, March 22, at the home of Mrs. Tom Carlton. Mrs. Mabel C. Mack will assist in selection of patterns, colors, etc., for spring and summer dresses. Every homemaker in the community will be welcome. Mrs. A. T. Haines left Wednesday for Marshfield to spend two weeks on business. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith and family and Miss Clara Gordon visited relatives in Ashland Sunday. Hobart Ditsworth was a business visitor in Medford Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Collingwood helped Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vaughn with their spring work last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag spent Sunday afternoon with the Morgans. An exciting ball game was played by local young people in Glasses' field Sunday. Mrs. R. H. Alworth is recovering from an attack of measles. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag have spent several days helping Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wright of Medford spent Sunday with friends on the Rogue. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ditsworth and family were Sunday visitors at Roy Vaughn's home. Mr. McFarland is helping Albert Glass with his farm work this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Richardson and son Edmond attended the Gleemen's concert at Prospect Friday and remained overnight with their son Carl Richardson, returning home Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Ohrt called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holzgang of Prospect Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth and family called on Mr. and Mrs. Carl Richardson of Prospect Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vincent were business visitors in Medford Monday. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Train were Sunday visitors with relatives here. Medford Mail Tribune, March 20, 1934, page 9 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Mar. 21.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry entertained a
few friends at their home Friday. While the men helped Mr. Henry at the
woodpile, the ladies quilted a comforter, which Mrs. Henry had pieced.
An excellent dinner was served at noon. Those present were: Mr. and
Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer, Mrs. G. A. Hansen, Mrs.
Joe Maxfield, and Mrs. Chas. Cingcade and Mrs. Geo. Wright of Eagle
Point.Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Leebrick and daughter and Miss Jessie Bell, nieces of Ed Tucker, arrived from Hampton, Iowa Saturday for a visit with the Ed Tucker and Earl Tucker families. Mrs. Ethel Morris, who has been staying with her father, Ed Tucker, during the absence of Mrs. Tucker, returned to her home at Central Point last Sunday. Lester Marshall is working at the Commercial orchard this week. Mrs. Day from Four Corners visited at the Wright home last Tuesday. Mrs. K. Hutchings and Miss C. Sylvester of Portland, evangelists, held services in the Brownsboro schoolhouse Sunday evening. Services will be held at 8 o'clock each evening this week, ending Friday. All are invited. Miss Margaret Daily of Medford is spending a few days at the Wright home. H. W. Wright purchased some furs from a trapper at Talent last week. This will be the last shipment of furs made by Mr. Wright this season. Mr. and Mrs. William Barker were business visitors at Klamath Falls last Saturday. Medford Mail Tribune, March 21, 1934, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, Mar. 21.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Cecil Pritchett, who has been for the
past four seasons at Beckelhymer's at Union Creek, has opened the lunch
room at Trail, a very attractive little place known as "Cecile's
Kitchen," where she is greeting her friends and transient travel.Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson and son Carroll were shopping in Medford Saturday. Bobbie Blaess had the misfortune to have an arrow shot through his hand while at play Saturday. Mrs. Earl Frey and little daughter Donna spent Saturday visiting her aunt, Mrs. Boyd Tucker. There were two evangelists at the mission Sunday to conduct the service. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ash and children spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker. Mrs. Mary Warner is reported much improved in health. George Fisher is leaving March 22 on a prospecting trip and expects to be gone several months. Nick Vaughn has been hauling wood and plowing for Bill Burk. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson attended church in Grants Pass Sunday, then accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Park Nomer home for a visit the remainder of the day. Mrs. Nomer and Mrs. Hutchinson are cousins. California on the Rogue is getting ready for the tourist season and plans on opening the dining room soon. Medford Mail Tribune, March 21, 1934, page 9 2 SCHOOL INSTITUTES SCHEDULED FRIDAY
Two local school institutes will be held in Jackson County tomorrow,
the county school superintendent's office announced today. They will be
at Eagle Point and Gold Hill.IN GOLD HILL, EAGLE PT. The program at Eagle Point will include the following numbers and discussions: Music by the Antelope school. Song by Patricia von der Hellen and Glenn Williams of the Liberty school. Songs, "Little Red School" and "Glow Worm," by the girls' chorus at Eagle Point. Address by Dr. Walter Redford. Announcements by the county school supervisor, Mrs. Una B. Inch. Writing and spelling survey, Lloyd Barrett, chairman. High school section, open forum for discussion of common high school problems, M. E. Coe, chairman. The Gold Hill program includes: Music by the Gold Hill schools, Mrs. Minnie Guy, director. Address by A. H. Banwell of the Medford Chamber of Commerce; topic, "Civic Responsibility." Announcements, C. R. Bowman, county school superintendent. Spelling and writing survey, J. A. Thomason. High school section, E. A. Whitman, chairman. Topic, "Practical Applications of High School English." Medford Mail Tribune, March 22, 1934, page 9 DAHACK FINED $50 FOR SLAYING DEER
Zera Dahack, aged member of a Jackson County family, was fined $50 and
costs and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail, upon his plea of
guilty to possession of fresh deer meat, by Justice of the Peace
William R. Coleman. Dahack resides in this city.Dahack admitted that he went to his place beyond Eagle Point Thursday to attend to some sheep and shot two deer. He claimed he did this "because I had nothing to eat, and the deer ate me out last winter." He also said he had a sick wife, who required his attention. Deputy Warden Ed Walker testified that complaints had been received since last December of Dahack killing deer and selling the meat in this city. When Dahack returned last night, he was arrested at his home with three sacks full of deer meat in his possession. Medford Mail Tribune, March 23, 1934, page 1 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, March 23.--(Spl.)--Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R.
Holman Monday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Nick
Young of Eagle Point.Miss June Stowell was a dinner guest of Miss Wilma Houston of Trail Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Whisenant of Los Gatos, Cal., called on Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson Wednesday. Mrs. Alice Nichols motored to Crater Lake Sunday. Long Mountain Home Circle Club met at Mrs. Ruth Natwick's March 14. Present were Mrs. Geo. Stowell, Mrs. Elsworth Stowell, Mrs. Ross Kline, Mrs. Wm. Holman, Mrs. Marsh Garrett, Mrs. Engelhardt and daughter June, Mrs. M. L. Pruett and the hostess, Mrs. Natwick. Later in the afternoon refreshments were served. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all. A group of friends surprised Mrs. Cliff Hixon of Eagle Point on her birthday Tuesday with a covered dish luncheon. Present were: Mrs. Stella Haley, Mrs. Wm. Perry, Mrs. Rosa Smith, Mrs. Ray Harnish, Mrs. Ethel Coy, Mrs. Sophia Childreth, Mrs. Nevah Holman and Mrs. Ruby Young. A good time was had by all. Medford Mail Tribune, March 23, 1934, page 16 McLEOD
McLEOD, March 27.--(Spl.)--McLeod Home Extension unit held its monthly
meeting at the home of Mrs. Tom Carlton March 22 with about 25 ladies
present. Mrs. Mabel Mack gave a most interesting demonstration on lines
and design in dressmaking. She gave a comprehensive talk on the history
of fashions, illustrating in silhouette the various periods dating back
to before Christ. The ladies were all measured and were given valuable
suggestions as to overweight and underweight problems. The next meeting
will be held April 16 at the home of Mrs. Harry Harding, at which time
Mrs. Mack will assist the ladies with their cutting and fitting
problems in dressmaking.County School Superintendent C. R. Bowman gave a lecture in behalf of the sales tax at the Laurelhurst school Friday evening. A large crowd attended. Spratt Wells is building a new floor for the fish wheel at McLeod bridge this week. Mrs. Fred Morgan called on Mrs. W. D. Coburn and Fern Smith Tuesday. Ted Smith has been transferred to Medford, where he is in the CCC ambulance service. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ditsworth spent Sunday with Hobart Ditsworth and family. Mr. Banty of Ashland, an uncle of W. D. Coburn, spent Tuesday night with the Coburn family. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Neeley, Frank Frame and Mrs. Eiwers were Medford visitors Tuesday. Mrs. Taylor has been assisting Mrs. Paul Robertson for a few weeks. Miss Patricia Gale and Darrel Nichols have been guests at the Gus Ditsworth home the past week. Leo Hoag returned Saturday to Corvallis to resume his studies at the O.A.C. He accompanied Mrs. Sanders from Elk Creek in her car. Archie Hall is visiting the family of Warren Train. The following were business visitors in Medford the past week: Mr. and Mrs. Herb Carlton, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Alworth, W. D. Coburn and son Billy, Lee Collingwood, Cliff Collier, Harry McIntyre, Archie Hall and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass. A heavy rain, the first in many weeks, fell Saturday night, which was greatly appreciated. The ground is unusually dry for this season of the year, and all are hoping for continued rains. Mrs. Ethel Casey and Mrs. W. D. Coburn have reopened their dining room for the season. F. C. Dasher is packing shingles at the McLeod shingle mill this week. Medford Mail Tribune, March 28, 1934, page 7 EAGLE POINT OPERETTA WINDMILLS OF HOLLAND
Presentation of the operetta "Windmills of Holland," by the Eagle Point
High School glee clubs, will be made at the Eagle Point Grange hall,
Friday, March 30. It is directed by Miss Yetta Olson, music teacher.TO BE THURSDAY NIGHT. The cast includes the main characters and boys' and girls' choruses. Mynheer Hertogenbosch, Leland Dysinger; his wife, Vrow Hertogenbosch, Harriet Short; Wilhelmina, Beulah Tingleaf, and Hilda, Marion Chamberlain, both daughters in the Hertogenbosch family; Bob Yankee, an American salesman, Harold Grow; Hans, a student of music, in love with Wilhelmina, Gerald Hansen; Franz, a rich farmer's son, in love with Hilda, Clifford Ayres; Katrina, a rich farmer's daughter, Minnie Putnam. The girls' chorus consists of Cora Crandall, Ora Mae Thiede, Freya Rein, Hilda Rein, Isabel Black, Gladys Nichols, Betty Cannon and Helen Kent. Also in the chorus, but under the name of "Poppies," are Eleanor Throckmorton, Grace Holman, Verta Matthews, Ovie Miller and Donna Brown. The boys' chorus includes Bertland Stanley, Hollis Martin and Lyle Smith. The accompanist is Helen Brown, the prompter, Florence Putnam, and the manager, Bill Myers. Much credit for the success of the operetta must be given to the costume director, Doris Houston, and to Madeline Barrett, who cleverly painted the stage setting. The house and windmill were constructed by Wm. Pearce. This promises to be a very pleasant and entertaining evening's program, as the operetta will be followed by dancing. Medford Mail Tribune, March 29, 1934, page 5 REESE CREEKER'S ROLL LIFTED BY GYPSIES, HE SAYS
State Police here were advised today that the Klamath Falls state
police are holding a man and woman, gypsies, who allegedly took W. H.
Isbell's billfold containing $32 when they stopped at his ranch near
the Reese Creek school about noon Wednesday.The names of the couple were not known here, but the state officer investigating the case out of this office said they belonged to the Adams band. The $32, he said, included a ditch warrant for $10. Isbell told the officers that the band of gypsies, traveling in two cars, stopped near his place and a woman came to his farm to buy a chicken. Isbel said he refused to sell it to her, but that she stood around and talked for some time. After she had gone, he found his billfold missing. State police said the gypsies made the journey to Klamath Falls via Crater Lake. They were apprehended in that city last night. If a settlement is not made in the case, officers said, the gypsies will be returned to Medford, probably late today. Medford Mail Tribune, March 29, 1934, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, March 29.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Walter Young of Eagle Point
were dinner guests at the Reed Charley home Wednesday.Mrs. H. W. Wright and Mrs. Myrtle Charley attended the Lost Creek Club at the Grange hall Wednesday. Earl Tucker and relatives, who have been visiting here from Iowa, spent Friday with the Morris family at Central Point. Miss Iris Corcoran of Medford was the weekend guest of Miss Geneva Glass. On Sunday other members of the Corcoran family visited at the Glass home. Lois Wright spent Friday night with Irene Charley and attended the forest pictures at the Grange hall. Miss Carrie McAllister has returned to her home at Grants Pass, after spending a few days as the guest of Mrs. Imogene Charley. Mrs. Dahlke of Fern Valley spent Friday with her mother, Mrs. Monia. Other guests at the Monia home were Miss Sylvester and Miss Hutchings. Meetings which are being held each evening in the schoolhouse are largely attended and enjoyed. They will continue through this week, and all are welcome. Miss Hutchings and Miss Sylvester are in charge. Medford Mail Tribune, March 29, 1934, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, March 29.--(Spl.)--Mr. and
Mrs. Leonard Tuttle of Medford were weekend guests of Mr. Tuttle's
sister, Mrs. Crawford.Mr. and Mrs. Jean Hoyd have moved to the Tom Adams place, which they rented. Charley Morgan called on friends and spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash Monday, then left for Medford Tuesday for a few days' vacation. Chester Merriman and family of Medford visited his brother, Harry Merriman, Sunday. Mrs. Floyd Barrett of Eagle Point called on friends here Monday. Wayne Ash is working at Ashland driving a tractor for W. von der Hellen on the highway. Easton McCoy fell and broke his right arm. Wayne Ash and Mrs. Rena Howe and daughter Wanda spent Sunday afternoon visiting at the C. M. Cushman home. Harry Merriman has opened the garage at Trail at the same place he was two years ago. Mrs. E. E. Ash called on Mrs. Harry Merriman Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford plan to open their lunch room in their new building at Trail this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker. The evangelists are still holding meetings at the mission this week. Elsie Helms of Elk Creek was visiting over the weekend with friends here. Harry Merriman has painted his house, and the new lunch room is being treated to a new coat of paint. Mr. and Mrs. Moore of Butte Falls have rented a cottage of C. M. Blaess for the summer. Mr. Moore is a Forest Service man. The twenty young people who attended the surprise party given for Miss Wanda Howe last week report a delightful time. Clarence Young, who has a contract on the Tiller-Trail road, is moving his equipment to the summit to be ready to start work soon. Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson and daughter Shirley were weekend guests at his parents' home here. They celebrated Keva's birthday with a dinner March 25. John Ragsdale and family and Frank Ragsdale were dinner guests March 25 of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale. Trail people are all so happy over the rain, which came when the country needed it so much, and rain was still falling Tuesday noon. Medford Mail Tribune, March 29, 1934, page 9 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, March 29.--(Spl.)--A large crowd attended the program given Friday night at Reese Creek schoolhouse.Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Aikens of Portland were given a charivari Saturday night at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Aikens'. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Evensizer and Mrs. W. E. Fulton drove to Crater Lake March 18 with the caravan. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Robinson of Marshfield are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyer for a few days. A shower was given for Mrs. Marshall Minter March 21 at Mrs. W. E. Hammel's. Thirty-two ladies were present. She received many beautiful gifts. Medford Mail Tribune, March 29, 1934, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, March 30.--(Spl.)--Delbert Mangold left Saturday
afternoon for Coos County, where he will spend several weeks.Mrs. Isa Taylor, Mrs. Florence Throckmorton and Mrs. Mary Taylor of Eagle Point were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Holman. Martin Sutton of Lakeside, Ore., spent Saturday at the George Stowell home. W. C. Leedy of Portland, manager of the Oregon Turkey Growers' Cooperative, is interviewing turkey growers here relative to the organization of a local turkey growers' association. Mr. and Mrs. George McClellan of Medford and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reames and two children of Bend were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and family. W. A. Ayres of Eugene called on I. R. Kline Thursday. Hugh Rankin and Hugo Engelhardt are delivering milk to the Eagle Point cheese factory. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short spent the evening Tuesday at the Nick Young home. Saturday evening callers at the Holman home were Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short. Mrs. M. L. Pruett was a shopper in Medford Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short called at the Lester Throckmorton home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young called at the Peter Young home Wednesday afternoon. The farmers all welcomed the rain we had, as it was badly needed. Medford Mail Tribune, March 30, 1934, page 12 McLEOD
McLEOD, April 2.--(Spl.)--A charivari was given at Harding's Paradise
Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Glenn F. Tynes, who were recently married in
Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Tynes are building a cabin on Butte Creek where
they will be "at home" to their many friends in the near future. Mr.
Tynes and Mr. Harding are cousins.Leon Close, Cal Arnell and Jim Robinson were weekend visitors at the Close cabin on Butte Creek. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass celebrated their twenty-fourth wedding anniversary last Sunday with a turkey dinner. Guests invited were Mr. and Mrs. McFarland, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark, Miss Erma and Lois Glass and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Glass. Guests at Idlewild ranch Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Tynes, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Close and Mr. Tommy Close. Mrs. Frankie Tynes and Mrs. Caroline Harding were luncheon guests Wednesday of Mrs. Paul Mooney at Prospect, after which they attended the P.T.A. meeting. Medford Mail Tribune, April 2, 1934, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, April 5.--(Spl.)--Elsie Gordon and family of Medford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith.E. L. Glass, Frank Ditsworth and Roy Vaughn attended the Grange meeting at Eagle Point. Ted Smith, Henry Nedry and Fred Morgan of the CCC are spending the week with their families. Mrs. Fred Morgan is recovering from measles. Miss Erma Glass spent the weekend with friends at Butte Falls. Mrs. J. W. Richardson gave a party to the boys and girls of her Sunday school class at her home Saturday. Her son Carl displayed his fine collection of mounted birds to the delight of the children. Games and refreshments were also enjoyed. Miss Betty Coburn spent last weekend with Carol and Joyce Nedry. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Close and son Tommy, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Tynes were visitors at the Alworth home March 25. The following were business visitors in Medford the past week: Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Coburn and daughter Betty, Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Ohrt, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Peyton, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ditsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harding and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Tynes, Lee Collingwood and Harry Young. H. S. Nedry substituted as teacher of Laurelhurst school Monday during the absence of Beulah Nedry. Several rains of the past week or two have boosted growth, and conditions are now favorable for early spring crops. A few early vegetables are now being used by the thriftiest gardeners. Rogue River has raised considerably since it rained, and good fishing is anticipated when it settles. Medford Mail Tribune, April 5, 1934, page 11 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, April 5.--(Spl.)--An Easter meeting was held Sunday evening
with Miss Hutchings and Miss Sylvester in charge. Two special vocal
numbers were given, a solo by Floyd Charley and duet by Mrs. Rohrer and
Geo. Hansen. Miss Hutchings delivered the Easter message in an
interesting manner, which was enjoyed by all present. Meetings will be
held this week as usual.Mrs. Ralph Tucker and son Lloyd were at the cemetery and visiting friends and relatives here last week. Mrs. Will Morris and son Gerald were guests at the Ed Tucker home last Friday. Those who attended the operetta in Eagle Point Friday evening were: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Gerald Hansen, Glen and Billy Marshall, Mrs. Glass, Geneva Glass and Leland Dysinger. Jack Matlack, who is employed at the Craterian Theater, came out Friday for a visit with his mother. They attended the operetta in Eagle Point in the evening. Lester Marshall went to Butte Falls Saturday for his father, who is employed in the Forest Service. Medford Mail Tribune, April 5, 1934, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, April 5.--(Spl.)--Union Sunday school here at the mission gave a
very interesting Easter program to a good crowd Sunday morning.Mrs. Minnie Blaess, who was quite ill Saturday and Sunday, is much better at this time. Miss Laura Bill Ladeau visited her friend, Bette Coons, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Cushman, Mrs. Howard Ash and Mrs. Mary Warner were all shopping in Medford March 31. Mrs. Frank Wilson of Medford is occupying the Hutchinson cottage on the highway. Mrs. Lilly Saltzman of Medford spent Friday night here with friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ogden and little granddaughter, Dorothy Hutchinson of Hood River were overnight guests at the S. W. Hutchinson home Tuesday. Mrs. Florence Watson was in Medford Saturday. Mesdames Alma Merriman, Lyal Tucker and Jennie Hutchinson attended the Home Economics meeting with the Eagle Point ladies at the country home of Mrs. Ida Kent Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson were shopping in Medford Friday. Mr. and Mrs. D. Grimm, recently of Corvallis, and Wilbur Tucker of Butte Falls were weekend guests at the Boyd Tucker home. Mr. and Mrs. Cavanaugh of Shady Cove called on friends at Trail Sunday. Alma Merriman, Marie Swingle and Jennie Hutchinson went to Klamath Falls Tuesday. Mrs. Merriman and Mrs. Hutchinson for a few days visited friends and relatives and Mrs. Swingle for a two weeks' visit with her daughter, who is teaching there. Mrs. F. F. Loder and daughter, Mrs. Harold Jenkins of Willows, Calif., have returned home after a week's visit with Mrs. Loder's sister, Mrs. W. F. Swingle. Mrs. Maria Bennett, who has spent the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Loder, at Willows, Calif., has returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Swingle, for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Kiser were dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Swingle's Sunday. Lee Merriman, who has been at the Evans Creek CCC camp, was transferred to the Elk Creek camp, which pleases him very much, as he is much nearer home. Medford Mail Tribune, April 5, 1934, page 11 MUSHROOM CAUSE POISONING OF 11 UP-COUNTY FOLK.
Eleven cases of mushroom poisoning in Jackson County were reported here
yesterday by Dr. C. I. Drummond, county physician, who stated that
eight were located in the Butte Falls area and three near Prospect.
Several he described as in a very serious condition, as a result of
having eaten what they thought were members of the mushroom family. The
names of but four afflicted people could be obtained here last night.
Mrs. Walter Stone, Mrs. Clem Clark and George Tranta of Butte Falls
were reported ill, and Florence Conger of McLeod was receiving
treatment in the Sacred Heart Hospital for what was believed to be a
touch of the same poisoning. All had eaten mushrooms.Eight Cases Reported Butte Falls, Three from Prospect Areas-- Details Not Yet Available. The poisoning Dr. Drummond called "muscarine," characterized by paralysis and violent vomiting. The onset, he stated, is noted in some cases 18 hours after the mushrooms have been eaten, and the malady is many times fatal. Two local physicians motored to Butte Falls yesterday afternoon to call on some of the afflicted people, but no word had been received from them late last night, and it was believed that the patients were in an improved condition. Mrs. Mary Grieve of Prospect, when interviewed by phone, stated that all the sick ones at Prospect known to her were ill from "overeating of mushrooms," not from poison. One local physician was of the opinion that it was not the mushroom meat itself which had poisoned, but a fungus growing within the mushroom, which lengthy soaking in salt water would have destroyed. Had it been the mushroom itself, he stated, in several cases death would have been inevitable before treatment was administered. Because of the common names given mushrooms in different localities, it was impossible to determine here just what varieties had been eaten. Several persons, Dr. Drummond was told, had eaten what they believed to be morels. Other physicians, however, were told the mushrooms were "elephant ears," which might and might not indicate the same kind. A growth closely resembling the sponge-like morel was reported seen by many mushroom hunters in local woods. While they were not informed as to its edibility, several stated that they believed it to be poisonous and in many years of mushroom eating had never taken a chance on the said fungus, appearing more plentiful than usual this year. Medford Mail Tribune, April 8, 1934, page 1 MUSHROOM POISON VICTIMS WILL ALL RECOVER IS WORD
Twelve persons in the Butte Falls district, suffering from a form of
mushroom poisoning, were this morning reported by Dr. B. C. Wilson to
be improving satisfactorily, although their condition the last of the
week was considered serious. Those in the Prospect section who were
also ill from eating morels were greatly improved, according to word
from the resort.Twelve in Butte Falls District Improving Today-- Exact Poison Cause Is Still Matter of Doubt Persons in the Butte Falls area who are ill include Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Patton, Harold Patton, Bernice Baker, Mrs. Garrett Larson, Mrs. Walter Stone, Mrs. Clem Clark, George Tranta and four members of the Nickerson family, who reside about five miles out of Butte Falls. Dr. Wilson, who was accompanied on the calls by Dr. Dwight Findley, said that the patients were no longer suffering from severe vomiting attacks, but were in a weakened condition as the result of the poisoning. The Butte Falls people had not eaten toadstools, but mushrooms, Dr. Wilson declared, but said that any of three conditions of the food might have caused the illness, referred to as muscarine poisoning. He said the mushrooms could have been in a degenerated state, they might not have been prepared correctly, or that the damp weather could have caused a sort of fungus to grow on the morels. Florence Conger of McLeod, who was in the Sacred Heart Hospital last week, supposedly ill from mushroom poisoning, was taken to her home Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, April 8, 1934, page 1 MUSHROOM SCARE DWINDLING FAST
Dr. B. C. Wilson said this afternoon that all of his 11 patients in the
Butte Falls district, who have been seriously ill from mushroom
poisoning, were recovering satisfactorily.Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bowman were today taking Dr. Wilson some of the species of mushrooms that had caused the illness in Butte Falls, and he plans to make a study of them to determine what brought about the poisoning. Dr. Wilson also plans to send some of the species to the plant pathologist, Dr. S. K. Zeller, at Oregon State College in Corvallis. One of the mushrooms eaten by a family in Butte Falls measured 15 inches in diameter, he said, and they had sliced and fried it. Medford Mail Tribune, April 10, 1934, page 1 SPECTACLES OFF M'PHERSON NOSE
A monkey at California-on-the-Rogue removed the spectacles of Fred J.
McPherson Sunday as he was passing by the simian's cage and, to date,
only the frame of the glasses has been recovered. The monkey removed
the lens [sic] and hid them
and did a good job of it. It required considerable maneuvering to
regain the frame. McPherson came to town yesterday from Shady Cove,
where he resides, and reported his mishap to friends.The loss of the spectacles came with lightning swiftness. The monkey, feeling playful, just stuck a long arm through the bars, whisked off the glasses and then retreated to the far corner of his cell. The simian was reluctant to part with his loot. He removed the lens, and played with the frame until they were wheedled away from him. His monkey companion enjoyed the episode, seemingly. A search of the cage was made, but there was no sign of the lens. The thoroughness of the disappearance gives rise to the suspicion that the monkey may have swallowed them. So far the animal has given no signs of internal distress. McPherson was at the popular resort as host to Vern Brophy, cowman, as the result of losing a bet on the weight of a steer. McPherson bet Brophy that a beef he sold to the Economy Groceteria would not weigh 1200 pounds. The steer weighed 1208 pounds. The search for the missing lens continues. Medford Mail Tribune, April 11, 1934, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, April. 11.--(Spl.)--Mr. Craft and Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag made a hurried trip to Medford Wednesday.Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vincent and Fern Smith spent Tuesday with Clara Gordon. Tomatoes and strawberries canned two years ago by the local extension unit are being sold at McLeod store. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Alworth gave a dinner party Thursday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag's wedding anniversary and birthdays of Mrs. W. D. Coburn and Mrs. R. H. Alworth. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Coburn and children Betty and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag, Frank Netherland and the host and hostess. McLeod Home Extension unit will hold its monthly meeting April 16 at the home of Mrs. Harry Harding. Mrs. Mabel C. Mack will assist the ladies with their cutting and fitting problems. It will be an all-day meeting with election of officers in the afternoon. Mrs. Babe Davis has been ill at her home at Casey's Camp for a few days. She is now much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Van Slein and Mr. Morgan were in Medford Monday. Mrs. Harry Harding and Mrs. Glen Tynes visited friends across the river Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Alworth were shopping in Medford Friday. Mr. Holly visited the Butte Creek egg-taking station Thursday. Some nice catches of fish were reported in Butte Creek the opening day. Strawberries at the Ditsworth ranch are due to ripen about May 10 if the present good weather continues, according to Frank Ditsworth. A program of boxing and wrestling will be held at Prospect gymnasium Friday, April 13. G. E. Carpenter and friend of Medford spent the weekend at McLeod camp ground. They had good luck fishing, especially in Butte Creek. Lee Collingwood, Ted Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Coburn, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Train were among local folk who spent Saturday in Medford. J. E. Peyton and several Medford friends spent the weekend at Fish Lake. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Nedry and family are moving to the Evergreen ranch, where they are building a cabin. J. M. Van der Maas called at the Glass home Sunday and presented Mr. Glass with a nice large head of broccoli, recently matured on his place. Miss Rudd, teacher of the Fern Valley school, has been engaged to teach the Laurelhurst school next year. Mrs. E. D. Hoag has been ordered to bed for a few days because of high blood pressure. A family by the name of Mullins has taken up the homestead adjoining the Glass ranch and are erecting a cabin which can be seen from the Butte road. Jim Rodgers is suffering from an attack of stomach trouble and has been ordered to take a complete rest for a time. Medford Mail Tribune, April 11, 1934, page 11 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Apr. 11.--(Spl.)--A family reunion was enjoyed at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown last Sunday. Present, including the host and
hostess, were Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Pech and children of Lake Creek, Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Dallaire and baby of Eugene, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wakefield
of Roseburg and Donna and Helen Brown.Mr. and Mrs. Glen Terrill of Klamath Falls were guests at the Chas. Terrill home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright joined their son Melvin in Medford Sunday, and all spent a pleasant day fishing in Rogue River. Jack Matlack of Medford visited here with his mother Wednesday. Miss Sylvester entertained the girls of the community with a party Saturday afternoon. Games were played and refreshments served. Those present were Mildred Hansen, Lois Wright, Donna Monia and Irene Charley. Mrs. Monia and daughters Donna and Mrs. Mary Charley spent Sunday at Hilt with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Monia. Shopping in Medford this week from Brownsboro were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry, Bill Swain, Bill Gibson, Mrs. Matlack and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hansen. L. J. Rohrer and son Louis drove to Little Shasta, Cal., Sunday. Mr. Rohrer remained for a few days' visit with relatives and friends. Miss Hutchings and Miss Sylvester preached at Lake Creek Sunday morning. Meetings will be held in the schoolhouse as usual this week, which will probably end the series of services of the past three weeks. Both are excellent speakers and bring the Gospel in a way which has been appreciated by all. Medford Mail Tribune, April 11, 1934, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, Apr. 11.--(Spl.)--Trail extension unit will meet at Mrs. Fred
Sturgis' on Elk Creek, April 12. There will be election of officers for
the coming year, so a good attendance is desired.Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jordan of Ashland were guests at the Boyd Tucker home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale and Mrs. Boyd Tucker drove to Jacksonville Monday to see Ed Pence, who has been quite ill. They found him much better and able to sit up for an hour at a time. Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Grayson Robinson will be glad to know they are coming back to Oregon to live at Butte Falls. They were stationed at the hatchery here for seven years prior to being transferred to Homer, Minn., three years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Toskon of Medford called on Mrs. Frank Wilson Monday afternoon. Mrs. Eva Segessenman and little daughter returned home Sunday from Eugene, where Mrs. Segessenman has been helping care for her sister, who is very ill with rheumatism. Medford Mail Tribune, April 11, 1934, page 11 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Apr. 11.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Wes Childreth of Eagle
Point were callers Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young's.Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walters and son Edward, Jim Walters and Mrs. M. C. Kline of Talent and Bonny Jean Stowell were Easter dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell. Mrs. Cida Garrett spent the weekend in Medford with her father, George Nichols, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell called at the Van Scoy home in Eagle Point Tuesday evening. Tommy and Dewey Givan, Bill Holman and Pearle and Tommy Stowell were hunting coyotes on Long Mountain Tuesday. They found a den with 10 pups in it. Perle Stowell caught the mother several days before after she had been bothering the neighbors for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and daughter Grace were Easter dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry of Eagle Point. Jackie Stoner of Eagle Point spent the weekend with Tommy Natwick. A birthday party was given at the Nick Young home in honor of Ross Kline's birthday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harnish, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and children, Mrs. M. L. Pruett and son Guy and son Herbert, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mrs. Ethel Coy and Mrs. Nick Young. All reported a pleasant evening. Medford Mail Tribune, April 11, 1934, page 11 Magician Slated for Performance Eagle Pt. Grange.
Bernard, "the man of mystery," will present a two-hour program of magic
and sleight of hand at the Eagle Point grange hall April 14 at eight
o'clock. The program will include mysteries gathered from many lands,
mind reading and an astonishing escape, those in charge of the
entertainment say.There will also be a talented musician, Ivan Bailey, who will play the musical saw between acts. Following the show, cake and coffee will be served those present. The program is being sponsored by the grange ways and means committee of Eagle Point and is open to the public. Medford Mail Tribune, April 12, 1934, page 6 Eagle Pt. Operetta Will Be Presented Craterian April 20
Otis M. Carrington's operetta, "Windmills of Holland," will be
presented by the Eagle Point High School glee club at Hunt's Craterian,
April 20, at 9 o'clock. The operetta was presented with great success
in Eagle Point, March 30."Windmills of Holland" portrays life in rural Holland and the Hertogenbosch family. Leland Dysinger has the part of the rich farmer, Mynheer Hertogenbosch. His wife, Vrouw Hertogenbosch, is portrayed by Harriet Short. Their charming daughters, Wilhelmina and Hilda, are played by Beulah Tingleaf and Marian Chamberlain. Harold Grow fills the part of an American salesman, Bob Yankee. Hans, a student of music and in love with Wilhelmina, Gerald Hansen. Clifford Ayres has the part of Franz, a rich farmer's son, and in love with Hilda. Miss Olson, the director, and a chorus of 20 voices makes the operetta an altogether delightful one. Medford Mail Tribune, April 13, 1934, page 3 OLDEST APPLE TREE LOCATED
The oldest apple tree in Oregon is growing in the Brownsboro section,
Charles Terrell, a pioneer native son of Jackson County, reported when
in Medford today. It is believed to have been planted back in the early
'50s when settlers were together at a fort seeking protection from
marauding Indians.The seed was dropped from an apple and took root and developed into one of the biggest fruit trees in the West. It is still bearing apples, Mr. Terrell reported. He also told of the first threshing machine brought to Southern Oregon. It was used until a few years ago and is now in the Lake Creek section, where he resides. Mr. Terrell has in his possession what he believes to be the first cider press in this section and has offered to display it during Oregon's Diamond Jubilee celebration here next June. Medford Mail Tribune, April 13, 1934, page 5 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Apr. 13.--(Spl.)--Mrs. M. L. Pruett called at the Tom Stanley home at Brownsboro Tuesday.Givan brothers took their cattle to pasture on Antelope one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell and Mrs. Eva Nichols motored to Holcomb Springs Sunday. Callers at the W. R. Holman home Wednesday afternoon were Pearle Stowell and Verne Brophy. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Walters and son Edward and Jim Walters were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Northcroft and sons of Medford were Sunday afternoon callers at the Bill Holman home. Those who attended the dance at Lake Creek were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and four children, June, Tommy, Myrtle and Evelyn; Floyd Swearingen, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell, Grace Holman and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Klingle. Long Mountain Home Circle Club met at Mrs. M. L. Pruett's, April 11. Present were: Mrs. Luella Kline, Mrs. Thelma Short, Mrs. Lena Stowell, Mrs. Mae Stowell, Mrs. Ruth Natwick, Mrs. Ruth Klingle, Mrs. Nevah Holman, Mrs. Engelhardt and daughter June, and the hostess, Mrs. M. L. Pruett. Refreshments were served later in the afternoon. While there the afternoon was spent in visiting. Next meeting will be held at Mrs. George Stowell's. Mrs. Nick Young motored to Medford Tuesday. Mrs. Hazel Stoner and Mrs. Wm. Brown of Eagle Point were Friday afternoon callers of Mrs. Alice Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and daughter Myrtle visited Mrs. Alice Nichols Tuesday. Medford Mail Tribune, April 13, 1934, page 6 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Apr. 16.--(Spl.)--Jackson County Parent-Teacher Council
met at Eagle Point April 11. Mrs. Kletzer, state president of Portland,
gave an interesting talk. Mrs. W. H. Young of Eagle Point was elected
president of the Jackson County council for the coming year and Mrs. F.
Barrett, secretary.Mrs. Madeline Barrett is teaching in Butte Falls for a few days, substituting for one of the teachers who is ill. The operetta "Windmills of Holland," presented here by the Eagle Point high school, under the direction of Miss Olson, will be presented in Medford at the Craterian April 20. Dr. Forbes and family are moving into the house recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Fry. Mr. and Mrs. Fry are moving to a place near Central Point. Sam Coy came down from his ranch at Climax to spend two days with his family. Civic Improvement Club held its regular meeting April 12. The serving committee for the next meeting is Mrs. Julia Davies, Mrs. Thelma Short and Mrs. Jessie Mittelstaedt. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Force are the parents of a son born April 12 at Purucker's in Medford. A delegation of Eagle Point ladies attended the Jackson County school for parents in Medford recently. They were Mesdames Davies, Coy, Walker, Taylor, Hixon, Meyer, Ashpole, Ward, Harnish, Nick Young, Seamen, Stanley, Cannon, Chamberlain and Tingleaf. Medford Mail Tribune, April 16, 1934, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, Apr. 17.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. James Pellett, Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Pellett and son Leon spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth.Mrs. Harry Harding, Mrs. Glen Tynes, Mrs. Gus Ditsworth, Mrs. Roy Vaughn, Mrs. N. F. Ohrt and Mrs. W. D. Coburn attended the school for parents in Medford April 10. Mrs. Lee Collingwood fell and sprained her ankle Tuesday. She is now able to be around again. E. D. Hoag is building a boat at his garage for Mr. Craft. Jerry Barr visited the Alworth and Von Stein turkey ranches Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Von Stein and Mr. Morgan were in Medford Friday. Lee Collingwood and daughter Marjorie and Mrs. E. D. Hoag were in Medford Saturday. A shower was given Mrs. Marion Train at her home Wednesday afternoon. The following ladies attended: Mesdames A. O. Young, J. E. Peyton, D. Sawyer, C. C. Manning, E. L. Glass, E. J. McIntyre, N. F. Ohrt, Roy Vaughn, R. B. Vincent, Ted Smith, C. L. Harding, Glen Tynes, Hobart Ditsworth and Clifford Collier. Several ladies who were unable to attend sent their gifts, and many beautiful articles were received by Mrs. Train. Billy Cadwallader and Mr. McFarland are working at Prospect this week. Ted Smith spent Friday in Butte Falls visiting relatives. Mrs. Harry Harding and Mrs. Glen Tynes called on Laurelhurst friends Friday. N. F. Ohrt and sons Dan, Wallace and Bob attended the athletic program at Prospect gym Friday eve, as did James and Robert Thomas and Allen Collingwood. Dr. Durno spent Saturday afternoon fishing in the McLeod vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark of Medford spent Sunday at the Glass home. Medford Mail Tribune, April 17, 1934, page 0 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Apr. 17.--(Spl.)--Grange Home Economics Club will meet at
Mrs. Walker's April 18. This will be an all-day meeting with a covered
dish luncheon at noon. The day will be spent making new curtains for
the Grange hall.Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carlton and Miss Amy Brown are visiting relatives in California. Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy and son Lyle returned recently from California, where they visited relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt and Mrs. Haak called on Mr. and Mrs. Bitterling Sunday afternoon. Bob Bitterling has returned to his home in Eagle Point after three years of service in the coast artillery. About three years of this time was spent in the Philippine Islands. Marshall Minter is seriously ill at a hospital in Medford. Russell Lawson, Aubrey Lawson and Warren Lawson of Berkeley, Cal. are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Donovan and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lawson were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lawson. Medford Mail Tribune, April 17, 1934, page 9 E.P. IRRIGATION LOAN APPROVED
A loan of $93,000 has been granted the Eagle Point Irrigation District
by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, according to wires received
today by O. C. Boggs, attorney for the district, from Senators Chas. L.
McNary and Frederick Steiwer.No details were included in the wires received this afternoon, other than that the loan had been approved. The officials of the district, Mr. Boggs stated, anticipate paying off the bondholders of the district at the rate of 25 cents on the dollar. Medford Mail Tribune, April 19, 1934, page 1 CHARLES E. BROUS DIES, REESE CREEK
Charles Edwin Brous, a resident of the Reese Creek district for 10
years, passed away at his home early Thursday morning at the age of 74.Mr. and Mrs. Brous came to Oregon from Idaho and settled in their present place. Besides his wife, Mary Brous, he is survived by two brothers and two sisters, who reside in Kansas and Missouri. Funeral services will be held from the Conger Funeral Parlors Saturday at 2 p.m., with Rev. John Stille of Trail in charge. Interment will be made in the Central Point cemetery. Medford Mail Tribune, April 19, 1934, page 3 TRAIL
TRAIL, Apr. 19.--(Spl.)--Trail Extension Unit met with Mrs. Fred
Sturgis on Elk Creek April 12. There were 26 ladies present. Mrs. Mack
helped those who brought material to cut and pin-fit their dresses.
Mrs. Mack's mother, Mrs. Ida Sweeney, was a guest for the day. Next
meeting will be at Mrs. Eva Segessenman's, May 10, and will be a picnic
on the lawn if the weather permits.Mrs. Mary Warner spent several days last week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Kate Ash, on Elk Creek. Charles Perry of Grants Pass was here for a weekend visit with his wife and friends. Dorothy, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McCoy, is quite sick. Miss Mabel Ragsdale was a dinner guest of Mrs. Tom Weeks Sunday. R. Chamberlain, the teacher here, has been ill and was unable to teach April 16. Mrs. Beckelhymer of Union Creek called on friends here Sunday. Mrs. Perry is helping her uncle, Mr. Crofford, in the lunch room. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Davis called on friends here Saturday. Mrs. Davis is able to be around and gaining every day from her recent sick spell. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson spent Friday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Roy Green near Debenger Gap. The cottage belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Howe and occupied by Mrs. Allen caught fire Thursday and burned the inside of the house badly. They succeeded in saving the building. Miss Betty Kuhns returned home Thursday after spending a few days visiting Mrs. Glenn Howard on Elk Creek. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash spent April 11 visiting their sons, How and Lowell, on Elk Creek. B. Swindler accompanied them then went fishing. Mr. and Mrs. Ash and Mr. and Mrs. LaDieu drove to Medford to attend church Thursday evening. The LaDieu family attended Sunday school and church there Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson were dinner guests at the Boyd Tucker home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash and son Wayne were dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Howe's Sunday. Mrs. Ralph Watson and son Carroll left Tuesday morning for Portland. En route they will visit Mrs. Watson's sister, Mrs. W. Houghs, at Roseburg. They expect to be gone the rest of the week. Trail was well represented in Medford April 14, the following people going in: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Howard, Ralph Watson, E. E. Ash, Chas. Perry, Tom Weeks, McCoy and Esther Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Malkemus called on Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman Sunday afternoon. Union Sunday school at the mission is having a good attendance. Everyone is invited. Mesdames Alma Merriman, Minnie Blaess, Irma Cushman, Rena Howe, Luta Dawson and J. Zimmerlee have all been quite sick but are better at this time. Mr. and Mrs. LaDieu and family attended Sunday school and church in Medford Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, April 19, 1934, page 11 $92,000 TO EAGLE POINT DISTRICT
WASHINGTON, April 21.--(AP)--The Reconstruction Finance Corporation
today approved loans to assist in refinancing 12 drainage districts
throughout the country. The loans approved include:Canyon Creek Irrigation District, Madison and Fremont counties, Idaho, $20,000. Eagle Point Irrigation District, Jackson County, Ore., $92,000. Squaw Creek Irrigation District, Deschutes and Jefferson counties, Ore., $70,000. Medford Mail Tribune, April 22, 1934, page 1 TRAIL
TRAIL, April 23.--(Spl.)--Sam Parker and Jess Garber are busy erecting
a new house on the Harvey Morgan place. They are to be employed by the
Mountain Lumber Company this summer.Ranger J. P. DeWitt called at the Matthews cabin April 18. Mrs. J. Miller, who has been quite ill for several days, is improving gradually. Georgia Weeks is spending the week with Mrs. H. L. Ash, who is very ill and unable to be left alone. Raymond Schermerhorn, Howard and Lowell Ash are busy doing maintenance work. Mrs. Jess Garber, Mrs. Sam Parker, also Ervin Hutchinson and small son called at the Peterson-Schermerhorn ranch April 17. Viola Zimmer called at the W. W. Willits home April 19. Medford Mail Tribune, April 23, 1934, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, April 23.--(Spl.)--Word has been received here of the
death of Helen Miller at Seattle. Miss Miller was well known in Eagle
Point, having been a teacher in the high school here four years ago.Mrs. Allen of Medford is visiting her brother, Wm. Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley made a business trip to Prineville, Ore., recently. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Barrett spent the weekend with Mrs. Barrett's parents at Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Nealon of Sams Valley attended the Eagle Point grange Tuesday night. Other visitors of the Grange were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Caster, Elva Caster, Mr. and Mrs. Drake and Mr. and Mrs. Hockersmith, Phoenix, and Henry Conger of Jacksonville. The local cheese factory, the Ladino Products Co., has an attractive new sign on the front of the building. Harry Bayard of Santa Cruz, Cal., has bought a 40-acre tract of land on the Eagle Point Irrigation District. It is located about four miles north of Eagle Point off the Crater Lake Highway. Residents of this community are rejoicing that the Eagle Point Irrigation District RFC loan has been approved. Medford Mail Tribune, April 23, 1934, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Apr. 23.--(Spl.)--Miss June Stowell spent the weekend in Medford at Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Botts'.H. C. Short is fencing some land he recently purchased from Mrs. M. L. Pruett. County road viewers viewed the shortcut road Wednesday. Cleve Billings of Louisiana was a visitor of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short several days last week. He was an old schoolmate of Mrs. Short. Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick were callers in Medford Sunday night. Sheep shearers are busy in this district. Sunday dinner guests of the Holmans were: Lloyd Adamson of Climax, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and children, Theron Taylor and son Billy, Chester Smith, all of Eagle Point. Several of the men went coyote hunting again Friday. In the group were Pearle Stowell, Dewey Givan, Bill Holman and Tommy Stowell. Dewey Givan shot one coyote late in the afternoon, a quarter of a mile away while running at that distance. Medford Mail Tribune, April 23, 1934, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, Apr. 24.--(Spl.)--McLeod Home Extension unit met with Mrs.
Harry Harding April 16. Mrs. Mabel Mack talked on patterns and cutting
and later assisted the ladies with cutting and pin-fitting. The
chairman, Mrs. Coburn, gave an interesting report on her trip to the
home conference at Corvallis. Miss Erma Glass also reported on the trip
and gave several new recipes. Election of officers was held, and the
following were re-elected: Mrs. W. D. Coburn, chairman; Mrs. Fern
Smith, secretary; Mrs. Roy Vaughn, treasurer; Mrs. Glenn Tynes was
elected as vice-chairman. Twenty-four ladies attended. A unique kitchen
shower was given for Mrs. Tynes, a recent bride from the south.Mrs. Elizabeth Edmondson of Medford was a visitor at the Alworth home April 14. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Jeldness had a picnic at their park below McLeod bridge Sunday. Mr. Craft has returned to Butte Falls to work. Egg-taking operations have temporarily ceased, due to low water in Butte Creek. Mrs. Jane Vincent of Ashland is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dick Vincent, this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Dawson and three children, recently of Long Beach, have moved into Mr. Hoag's cabin near the McLeod bridge. The children are attending Laurelhurst school. G. E. Carpenter and Dr. Carpenter spent the weekend at McLeod camp. They made successful catches of cutthroats at the mouth of Butte Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Markes and friend of Medford spent Sunday at McLeod camp ground. Mrs. J. E. Peyton and children visited Mrs. W. D. Coburn April 15. Mrs. Fern Smith and children were Sunday visitors at the E. L. Glass home April 15. Paul Robertson and children spent the weekend in Medford. Mrs. Robertson and infant son are expected home this week. The following were business visitors in Medford Saturday: Mr. and Mrs. Neeley, Mr. and Mrs. Nedrey and children, Mr. and Mrs. Von Stein and boys, Mrs. Fred Morgan and daughter, Bill Coburn and Lee Collingwood. Copco is building a new house for the patrolman at the McLeod substation this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Richardson and son Edmund and Ray Vaughn were in Medford Tuesday. Medford Mail Tribune, April 24, 1934, page 7 CCC YOUTH HELD IN ATTEMPT TO COMMIT ROBBERY
Ival Leonard Fister, 19, Civilian Conservation Corps enrollee from
Plano, Ill., stationed at the Medford district headquarters at the
fairgrounds, is being held in the county jail on a warrant charging him
with assault with intent to rob, after he had allegedly beaten up
George W. Hood and Harry Ross last night. Both men are of this section
and are employed with von der Hellen's construction crew near Eagle
Point.State police, who made the arrest, assisted by the Medford city officers, said that Hood and Ross, who were both nursing numerous cuts, bruises and black eyes today, told them they started back to Eagle Point in a milk truck they were driving, leaving Medford about ten o'clock. When they got to the edge of the city limits, Fister, who they claimed was hiding in the back end of the truck, held them up with what they thought was a gun, and ordered them to drive to the top of Buckshot Hill. There, the two charge, Fister beat them quite badly, and although Hood escaped, Ross asserts he was robbed of $12 or $13 and was then ordered by Fister to ride in the truck with him back to Medford. Hood, in the meantime, walked to the Crater Lake Highway, got a ride into Medford and notified city and state officers. Ross told police that Fister forced him to ride around town until about 12:30, during which time they wrecked an automobile which Fister struck. When the milk truck ran out of gasoline, Fister made five attempts at stealing some. Unsuccessful, Ross was released and Fister returned to the fairgrounds, where he was arrested this morning. Police found the milk truck on King Street, where it had been abandoned, without gasoline. Fister, state police said, gave his age as 23. Records at CCC headquarters show that he was born April 4, 1915, and joined Company 1642, CCC, at Jefferson Barracks, May 28, 1933. Police said Fister expressed surprise at his arrest, saying that if he had been back in Illinois, he would never have been caught. Medford Mail Tribune, April 26, 1934, page 1 TRAIL
TRAIL, April 25.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Cooper from Terre Haute,
Ind., are here to spend the summer at California-on-the-Rogue. Mr.
Cooper is a nephew of Mr. Ernst. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper are well pleased
with the West and especially like it here on the Rogue River.Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan of San Francisco are here to spend the summer again and are getting settled in the Hutchinson cottage, where they spent six months last summer. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson drove to Fish Lake Saturday on a fishing trip and made a good catch, getting the limit before noon. Mrs. Boyd Tucker accompanied them as far as Butte Falls to visit her sister, Mrs. Vincent. A large number of friends of Mr. Ernst gathered at California-on-the-Rogue last week to enjoy the elk barbecue he gave. All had a splendid time. Mrs. Alma Merriman, school clerk, was in Medford all day Tuesday, attending to school business. Mr. Ernst, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Cooper, all of California-on-the-Rogue, were quite ill Friday and Saturday of last week, but all are fine again. Irwin Howe was quite sick last week, but is back at the store attending to business again. Mrs. Alma Merriman and Mrs. Eva Segessenman and little daughter Mary called to see Mrs. Mary Warner Monday. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson and Mrs. Boyd Tucker were shopping in Medford April 23. Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan were shopping in Medford Tuesday. Wes Ragsdale visited Mr. and Mrs. Morgan April 23. Mesdames Merriman, Tucker, Segessenman and Hutchinson all attended the home economics meeting at the home of Mrs. Grace Walker in Eagle Point April 18. Frank Ragsdale visited April 21 with Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. Medford Mail Tribune, April 25, 1934, page 11 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, April 25.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Mrs. H. W.
Wright and daughter Lois, Leland Dysinger and Ralph Glass attended
"Windmills of Holland," given at the Craterian Theater last Friday
evening by members of the Eagle Point high school.Walter Marshall came home Sunday from the Forest Service camp. He reported there were two fires in his district last week. Brownsboro shoppers in Medford last week were Mrs. Monia, Donna Monia, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry and the Floyd Charley family. Mrs. Jesse Glass, Mrs. Monia, Donna Monia, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Charley and family, Mrs. Imogene Charley, Claus Charley, Lois Wright, Mildred Hansen and Geneva Glass attended an all-day service in Medford Sunday. Miss Hutchings and Miss Sylvester were two of the speakers. Mr. and Mrs. Bush of Medford visited friends and relatives in this vicinity Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Terrill drove to Ashland Sunday and spent the day with the Milton Nichols family. Medford Mail Tribune, April 25, 1934, page 11 EAGLE PT. ORGANIZES NEW BASEBALL CLUB
EAGLE POINT, April 26.--(Spl.)--A baseball team has been organized here
with Don Brittsan as manager. There is a game scheduled for Sunday,
April 29, with Butte Falls, at Butte Falls.Medford Mail Tribune, April 26, 1934, page 6 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, April 26.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Alice Nichols and brother Floyd,
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Klingle, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and three
daughters, Myrtle, June, and Evelyn, and Grace Holman attended the Lake
Creek dance Saturday night.Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harnish and family of Eagle Point. Mrs. Lawson visited Mrs. Alice Nichols Monday. Misses Irene, Verta and Bonny Jean Stowell spent Saturday night in Eagle Point. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hawk of Eagle Point were Thursday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Preston of San Francisco spent several days last week at the Holman home. They are also visiting other relatives of Eagle Point. Mrs. Swearingen of Drain, Ore. is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Alice Nichols, for several days. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hawk of Eagle Point spent Thursday evening at the Talent Grange. Miss Grace Holman was a visitor of the Phoenix Grange Tuesday evening. Medford Mail Tribune, April 26, 1934, page 11 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, April
26.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Wallace Dinsmore of Fortuna, Cal., is visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy.Mrs. Edith Weidman is staying with Mrs. Paul Force for a few days. Civic Improvement Club held its regular meeting Thursday at Brown's hall. A special feature of the program was a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Ragsdale. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Short and Mrs. Mittelstaedt. Mrs. Stella Van Scoy and son Bobby of Pepperwood, Cal., spent the weekend in Eagle Point visiting relatives. Mrs. Howlett, Hattie Howlett and Rose Whaley visited Mrs. John Allen at Derby, April 18. Mrs. Weidman, Mrs. Childreth and Mrs. Perry attended a meeting of the Antelope Community Club at Mrs. Fred Dutton's April 18. Mrs. Barnes of Crescent City was transacting business in Eagle Point April 20. Mrs. Rosa Smith called on Mrs. George Miller April 23. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry spent the evening with Mr. Perry's mother in Medford April 20. Mrs. Eleanor Gossett of Scotia, Cal., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Worthington. Mrs. John Rader is quite ill with tonsillitis. Eagle Pointers attending the Phoenix Grange meeting Tuesday night were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish, Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Dr. Forbes, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy, Mr. and Mrs. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Mittelstaedt, Lucile Coy, Mrs. Dorothy Dinsmore, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Mrs. Price, Sam Harnish, Lottie Van Scoy, Mr. and Mrs. Theron Taylor, Grace Holman, Mr. Putman and daughters Minnie and Lucile, and Dorothy Pierce. Medford Mail Tribune, April 26, 1934, page 11 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, May 1.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Bert Gilbert of Oakland,
Calif., visited Monday with Mrs. Gilbert's sister, Mrs. Walter
Marshall. Mr. Gilbert, who has been manager of the Woolworth company's
store in Oakland, has been sent to Roseburg to take charge of the store
there.Merle Patton has returned to his home from Los Angeles. Mrs. H. W. Wright was shopping in Medford Saturday. Mrs. Margaret Vroman and son Rolland Thompson of Klamath Falls and Carl Stockford of Medford were guests Sunday of Mrs. Vroman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry. Otis Tyrer and Mrs. Mary Williams of Hornbrook were guests at the W. M. Hansen home Saturday. Mrs. Williams remained for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Hansen. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heckner had as dinner guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright and children. Miss Hutchings and Miss Sylvester preached at Lake Creek Sunday afternoon. Those who attended from here were Mrs. Glass, Geneva Glass, Mrs. Monia, Donna Monia and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Charley and children. Medford Mail Tribune, May 1, 1934, page 9 McLEOD
McLEOD, May 1.--(Spl.)--Ladies of the McLeod Home Extension Unit gave a
dinner Friday night for their families and new neighbors at the McLeod
dining room. After the dinner a farce entitled "Thanks Awfully" was
given by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Tynes, Miss Erma Glass, Mesdames Mullins,
Smith, Collingwood, Vaughn, Maud Ditsworth, Sawyer, Coburn, Morgan,
Merle Carlton, Dasher and Harding. Community singing ended the
evening's entertainment. About 60 people were present.The following McLeod ladies attended homemakers' day at Medford Wednesday: Mesdames Frank Ditsworth, Gus Ditsworth, Ted Smith, N. F. Ohrt, E. L. Glass, Harry Harding, W. D. Coburn, Glen Tynes and McFarland. Clifford Collier has joined the CCC and is stationed at Union Creek. W. D. Coburn moved Joe Colley from Prospect to Central Point Sunday. Mrs. Van Cleave and friend, Mrs. Harvey of Longview, Wash., have been visiting the former's brother, Forrest Dasher, and family for the past week. The ladies visited Crater Lake Saturday and thought it beautiful. Mr. and Mrs. Kertz of Long Beach, Calif., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sawyer. Mrs. Kertz and Mr. Sawyer are brother and sister. Miss Marjorie Collingwood and brother Allen attended a birthday party given in honor of Ivan Nye's 16th birthday Friday. Many young folks were present, and the evening was spent in dancing. Me. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and daughters Erma and Lois, and Mrs. Jane Vincent visited Clarence Wilhite of Lake Creek Saturday. There were five generations present. Mr. McFarland is home for the week from Lewis' mill at Prospect. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Tynes left for Portland Saturday, where Mr. Tynes will enter the veterans' hospital for treatment. Following were in Medford Saturday: Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth, Harry McIntyre, Lee Collingwood, W. D. Coburn, Bobby Ohrt, Ted Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Von Stein. Mrs. Smith of Central Point visited her son Ted and family Sunday. Mr. Craft of Butte Falls came after his boat, which Mr. Hoag built for him Saturday. Mrs. Starkey of Medford visited her daughter, Mrs. Fred Morgan, Sunday. Little Shirley Dasher smashed her finger in their car door Friday night. Little Regina Smith visited her Aunt Addie and Uncle Dick Vincent Saturday. James Thomas and Wallace Ohrt enjoyed a fishing expedition to Clark Creek Saturday and report good fishing. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gordon were dinner guests at the Roy Vaughn home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gordon of Medford spent Sunday with his father, Alfred Gordon and family of Red Blanket. Uriah and Alfred Gordon attended to business matters in Medford Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Horton, parents of Mrs. Forrest Dasher, have moved on their homestead near the Gus Ditsworth ranch. They expect to raise turkeys. Mrs. Clem Childers of Medford and Mrs. Carl Richardson of Prospect spent Monday afternoon with Violet Ditsworth. Bill Ritchie and family have moved into a cabin on the J. W. Richardson place. Mrs. Jane Vincent is spending the week with her sister and brother, Clara and Uriah Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vincent, Fern Smith and children Sundayed with Clara and Uriah Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harding and family also called at the Gordon home Sunday. Several families met at Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rodgers' April 22 to help celebrate little Jackie Rodgers' seventh birthday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Dick Barker and family of Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Bergman and family of Seven Oaks, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Walker and family of Seven Oaks, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker and family of Beagle. Friends of Jim Rodgers are glad to hear that he has recovered from his recent illness, and is again able to be about his work. Frank Ditsworth took a load of hogs to market last Wednesday. Medford Mail Tribune, May 1, 1934, page 9 EAGLE PT. SLATES FIELD DAY FRIDAY
EAGLE POINT, May 2.--(Spl.)--Friday afternoon, May 4, Eagle Point grade
school will be host to track teams from Butte Falls and Prospect.
Invitations were extended to Derby, Reese Creek, Shady Cove, Butte
Falls and Prospect.The smaller schools met in a track and field meet at Reese Creek April 20. The entries have been separated into two classes--12 years and under, class A, and 13 years and over, class B. There are 11 field events. Mr. Barrett of Eagle Point school planned the meet to fill the need created by the abandoning of the former Jackson County track and field meet. Medford Mail Tribune, May 2, 1934, page 2 EAGLE POINT BASEBALL DANCE FRIDAY EVENING
EAGLE POINT, May 2.--(Spl.)--The newly organized baseball team of Eagle
Point is giving a dance Friday night, May 4, at the Grange hall.Medford Mail Tribune, May 2, 1934, page 2 E.P. BOY SCOUTS TROOP YEAR OLD
EAGLE POINT, May 2.--(Spl.)--In the short time of one year Eagle Point
Boy Scout Troop No. 18 has grown from seven scouts and four cubs to 11
scouts and five cubs. Gene Walton is scoutmaster and Floyd Barrett
assistant. A great deal of credit is due Mr. Woodrich, who organized
the scout executive committee and put scouting in Eagle Point on a firm
footing. Messrs. Woodrich, Clements, Young and Throckmorton comprise
the troop committee.The troop consists of two patrols. The "Eagles" are David Hannaford, Elmer Harnish, Billy Ousterhout, Chester Smith, Jack Stoner, Dale Throckmorton, John Woodrich and Clayton Cannon. The "Wolves" are Junior Clements, Dean Cram, Eddie Dahack, Earl Harnish, Lawrence Ousterhout, Russell Seaman, Lyle Smith and Billy Taylor. Medford Mail Tribune, May 2, 1934, page 4 TRAIL
TRAIL, May 2.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fitter of Long Beach,
Calif., are here to spend the summer at Sunset on the Rogue, where they
have spent their vacations for a number of years.Mrs. H. F. Swingle returned home Saturday from Klamath Falls, where she spent a month visiting her daughter, Hollis, who teaches there. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammond and daughter Gertrude of Central Point and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middlebusher and two children of Prospect were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman Sunday afternoon. Charley Blaess is working on the Trail-Tiller road for Mr. Young, the contractor. Miss Francetia LaDue of Central Point spent Sunday visiting her parents here. Miss Lucy Weeks and Edith Malkemus spent the weekend in Medford visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cherry. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Kingsley and daughter Gene of Tennant, Calif., were weekend guests at the home of her mother, Mrs. Rose Toellers. Mrs. Alma Merriman and Miss Laurabel LaDue called on Mrs. Lyal Tucker Monday. The following were dinner guests at the Boyd Tucker home Sunday: Mrs. John Vincent and daughter Ada, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wright of Butte Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Frye and little daughter Donney, of Trail. Miss Laurabel LaDue visited in Central Point Sunday. Mrs. George Weeks visited Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Mary Leabo. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale and children Arland and Marie of Trail and Mr. and Mrs. Keva Hutchinson and daughter Shirley of Klamath Falls were dinner guests at the S. W. Hutchinson home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Cushman and daughters Iverne and Melba visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cushman on upper Trail Creek. Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan were shopping in Medford Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ash April 30. Medford Mail Tribune, May 2, 1934, page 6 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, May
4.--(Spl.)--Miss Georgia Chamberlain of Eagle Point spent Saturday
night with Miss June Stowell.Mr. and Mrs. Ed White of Medford were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Childreth of Eagle Point. Those who attended Pomona Grange at Eagle Point Saturday from here were Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and daughter Grace. Nick Young had the misfortune Tuesday of losing one of his work horses. Long Mountain school attended Antioch's track meet Friday. All reported a good time. Miss Lucile Coy of Eagle Point spent Sunday night with Miss Grace Holman. Mr. Lydiard and mother of Medford called on Hugh Rankin Sunday afternoon. Charley Givan and Bill Holman were calling on friends in Debenger Gap on business Tuesday. Mrs. Lena Stowell and daughter Bonney Jean, were calling on friends in Eagle Point Saturday. Medford Mail Tribune, May 4, 1934, page 13 TRAIL
TRAIL, May 4.--(Spl.)--Miss Georgia Chamberlain of Eagle Point spent Saturday night with Miss June Stowell.Mr. and Mrs. Ed White of Medford were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Childreth of Eagle Point. Those who attended Pomona Grange at Eagle Point Saturday from here were Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and daughter Grace. Nick Young had the misfortune Tuesday of losing one of his work horses. Long Mountain school attended Antioch's track meet Friday. All reported a good time. Miss Lucile Coy of Eagle Point spent Sunday night with Miss Grace Holman. Mr. Lydiard and mother of Medford called on Hugh Rankin Sunday afternoon. Charley Givan and Bill Holman were calling on friends in Debenger gap on business Tuesday. Mrs. Lena Stowell and daughter Bonny Jean, were calling on friends in Eagle Point Saturday. Medford Mail Tribune, May 4, 1934, page 13 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, May 8.--(Special)--Local Home Extension Unit met at Mrs. Meyers' May 4.Mrs. Wm. Holmes and Mrs. John Moffat of Medford visited Mrs. Celia Holmes May 3. Mrs. Edith Weidman, school clerk, was transacting business in Medford Friday. Mrs. Wallace Dinsmore has returned to her home at Fortuna, Cal., after a month's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy. Mrs. Wm. Perry spent the afternoon with Mrs. Price May 4. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Lawson and Mrs. Grace Donovan were shopping in Medford May 4. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Farlow of Medford have moved to Eagle Point and are occupying Blanche Stanley's house opposite the school. Mrs. Floyd Barrett has contracted to teach the Elk Creek school next year. Eagle Point High School students will present the play "The Hidden Guest" May 11 at the newly constructed hall at the Oasis service station. Mrs. Mattie Brown and Mrs. Amy Brown visited Mrs. Paul Hoffard at the Sacred Heart Hospital. Mrs. Hoffard is recovering from a serious operation. Civic Improvement Club will hold its regular meeting May 10. This will be a no-hostess meeting. A number of Grangers attended a meeting of the Roxy Ann Grange May 4. Eagle Point Grange officers conducted the meeting and the program. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Coy, Mr. and Mrs. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Tingleaf, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Julia Davies, Mrs. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Short, Mr. and Mrs. Holman, Miss Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Barrett, Mr. and Mrs. Weidman, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, Dorothy Price, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Hickson, Mrs. Price, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, June Tingleaf, Sam Harnish and Mrs. Ray Harnish. Medford Mail Tribune, May 8, 1934, page 9 RANCHER CHARGES LIFE THREATENED
A warrant charging Dean
Duvall of the Elk Creek district with threatening commission of a
felony was issued in justice court yesterday. The complaint is signed
by Ben Gillett.The complaint alleged Duvall said to Gillett: "I will put a bullet through you." According to the authorities, trouble has been brewing between the two men for some time. Medford Mail Tribune, May 9, 1934, page 2 EAGLE POINT HIGH TO PRESENT 3-ACT PLAY
"The Hidden Guest," a three-act mystery-comedy, is to be presented by
the Eagle Point high school at Eagle Point, Friday evening, May 11, in
the new hall at the Oasis. The new hall is nearing completion and will
accommodate a very large audience.NEXT FRIDAY EVENING The scenes for "The Hidden Guest" are laid in an elderly spinster's home where a college boy is forced to be initiated. A lovely debutante comes to the home and falls in love with him, but she is already engaged. This, with complications caused by a convict in the house, results in many difficult situations and brings many laughs and thrills. This play, having much action and few quiet moments, is different from any play ever presented at Eagle Point. The high school orchestra will play selections between acts. Medford Mail Tribune, May 9, 1934, page 5
McLEOD
McLEOD, May
9.--(Spl.)--Jim Peyton caught about 30 pounds of fish
Saturday in Rogue River, the largest being a steelhead weighting
9½ pounds.Neville Von Stein returned to Medford from Missoula, Mont., after five years of military service. He is now at home helping his parents with their ranch work. W. C. Morgan has joined the CCC camp at Union Creek. Harold Peyton has joined the Annie Springs CCC camp. Mr. McFarland mashed his foot while working at the Lewis' mill last week. He is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith and family spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morgan. Nion Tucker and chauffeur have arrived at Rogue's Roost for fishing. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and daughters Erma and Lois attended the senior play at Butte Falls Thursday. The following were shopping in Medford last week: Mr. and Mrs. McFarland, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag, Mr. and Mrs. Von Stein and family, Mrs. Fred Morgan, W. C. Morgan and N. F. Ohrt. James Thomas spent several days in Medford last week. Frank Ditsworth is making preparations for the harvesting of a heavy crop of strawberries in the near future. Medford Mail Tribune, May 9, 1934, page 9
EAGLE POINT P.T.A. FINAL MEET FRIDAY
Eagle Point P.T.A. holds its last
meeting on Friday, May 11. A special program has been arranged. The
program will include musical selections sung by the junior high school,
installation of officers for the new year by Mrs. Bitterling, and a
series of talks on the sales tax.New officers to be installed include Mrs. Millie Tingleaf, president; Mrs. Gertrude Stanley, vice-president; Mrs. Beryl Hickson, secretary, and Mrs. Lulu Ward, treasurer. All members are asked to cooperate in this final meeting. Any friends who are interested are also cordially invited. Medford Mail Tribune, May 10, 1934, page 9
LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, May
11.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy of Eagle Point was
an all-day caller at Mrs. Elsworth Stowell's Tuesday.Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and daughter Mary Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell visited Roxy Ann Grange Friday. Johnny McConnochie of Medford is working for Emmett Klingle. Miss June Stowell spent Thursday night with Miss Eileen Grow of Reese Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and children Grace, Henry and Mary Ellen called Sunday evening on Mrs. Sam Coy and children of Eagle Point. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short and Mrs. Luella Kline shopped in Medford Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts and son Herbert of Medford called Sunday on Mr. and Mrs. Jean Stowell. Howard Gold of Eagle Point spent Monday night at the Holman home. Long Mountain Home Circle Club met with Mrs. George Stowell on May 9. The afternoon was spent in quilt piecing, sewing and visiting. Refreshments were served. Enjoying the afternoon were: Mrs. Ruth Klingle, Mrs. Thelma Short, Mrs. Lena Stowell, Mrs. Dora Engelhardt and daughter June, Mrs. Nevah Holman, Mrs. Tim Dugan and the hostess, Mrs. Mae Stowell. Medford Mail Tribune, May 11, 1934, page 6
TRAIL
TRAIL, May
11.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Howe and daughter
Wanda are leaving today on a six-weeks' trip to visit relatives in
Michigan and Wisconsin. They will also visit the fair at Chicago before
returning. During their absence Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash and Mr. Crawford
will have charge of the store and post office. Mr. and Mrs. Howe have a
new car to make the trip.Denny Zimmerlee of Hood River was here last week to visit his mother and other relatives. Mrs. Newton of Medford has been engaged to teach the Trail school, Mrs. Eula Sothers the hatchery school, and Mrs. Barrett the Elk Creek school for the coming school year. Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan entertained Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peyton and the children at dinner May 5. Mrs. LaDieu and Mrs. Irma Cushman and two little girls spent May 4 visiting Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. They helped Mrs. Hutchinson quilt during the afternoon. Mrs. Lula Taylor of Eagle Point spent May 4 calling on friends here. Friends of Mrs. Katie Ash are hoping for a speedy recovery for her from her recent illness. She has returned home after several days in Medford under the doctor's care. Mr. and Mrs. Smith of San Francisco, who have been stopping at California on the Rogue for a week, left for home May 8. They were well pleased with the fishing here. Ray and Lee Merriman and Carroll Watson spent the past weekend in the hills back of Hershberger, where they enjoyed camping and fishing. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson visited Mr. and Mrs. Edd Pence in Jacksonville May 6.Mr. and Mrs. Pence like their new home there. Shopping in Medford May 5 were Mrs. Mary Warner and son Ray, Mrs. Howe and daughter Wanda, Mrs. Minnie Blaess and Mrs. Cecil Pritchett. In Medford May 7 were Mesdames Lyal Tucker, Florence Watson, Mary Burk, Frances Ash and Macy Hinthorn. The following were guests at the Boyd Tucker home May 6: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flock and children of Yreka, Calif., Mrs. Green and Mrs. Nye and daughter Hope, of Prospect, Mrs. Lula Taylor of Eagle Point, Miss Jene Whitney of Medford, Wilbur Tucker of Butte Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Clark of Trail. Medford Mail Tribune, May 11, 1934, page 15
EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, May
2.--(Spl.)--Eagle Point Juvenile Grange will give a
dance May 12 at the Grange hall. The proceeds are to be used for the
benefit of the Juvenile Grange. There will be homemade candy and fancy
work for sale, also refreshments.Mrs. Bessie Gonyan of Medford experiment station was transacting business in Eagle Point May 9. Eagle Point High School will present the play "The Hidden Guest" May 11 at the Oasis. The attractive new hall is nearing completion and has a large stage and seating capacity. "The Hidden Guest" is a mystery comedy with plenty of laughs and amusing complications. The cast includes a large number who have had former experience on the stage. Leland Dysinger plays the part of a middle-aged realtor, his son Bert, a college boy, Bertland Stanley; Chester Buggs, an employee, Wm. Meyers; Ted Wilson, a college classmate of Bert's, Albert Andres; McCarty, the policeman, Lyle Cingcade; Otto Hubner, an escaped convict, Harold Grow; Ruby Mayfield, a debutante, Eleanor Throckmorton; Minnie Mayfield, a maiden aunt, Lucile Hurst; Mrs. Barrington, a widow, Helen Seller; Nellie Trotwood, a speed demon society girl, Wilma Houston; Melanthuria, an amusing deaf servant, Minnie Putman. With such a fine cast and clever plot the play promises to be entertaining. Medford Mail Tribune, May 11, 1934, page 15
BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, May
16.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Ray Dallaire and little daughter of
Eugene and Mrs. Wayne Wakefield of Roseburg are guests of their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, for a few days.Ralph Glass and Bill Monia spent a few days visiting at Hilt, Calif., last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright spent Sunday evening at the Bill Gibson home. Mrs. J. D. Maxfield was a dinner guest of Mrs. C. E. Myers in Eagle Point Wednesday. Mrs. Peart of Medford visited her sister, Mrs. Glass, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. W. Barker and son spent Sunday fishing and picnicking on Rogue River. Glen and Billie Marshall, Donna Monia, Mrs. Jesse Glass and Ralph and Geneva Glass attended the play given by the Eagle Point high school Friday. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wright and children with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wright of Medford picnicked at Evershady park May 6. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Charley and daughters accompanied the Walter Young family of Eagle Point to Coos Bay last week and enjoyed the weekend there. Mr. and Mrs. S. Jacobson of Knight's Landing, Calif., and Mrs. Sarah Tucker of Ross Lane spent a few days last week visiting here with friends and relatives. Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and son Louis spent Saturday in Medford visiting Mrs. Rohrer's sister, Mrs. Bloomingcamp, and children, who had come from Hornbrook, Calif., for a day's shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall and sons, Mrs. Glass, Geneva and Ralph Glass were business visitors in Medford Friday and Saturday. Medford Mail Tribune, May 16, 1934, page 5
McLEOD
McLEOD, May 16.--(Spl.)--R. H. Alworth was
pleasantly surprised
May 10 when about 60 of his neighbors and friends came to help
celebrate his birthday. The evening was spent in singing and dancing.
Old-time violin music was played by E. D. Hoag and Lee Edmondson, with
Mrs. W. D. Coburn and Erma Glass taking turns at the piano. Mrs.
Harding
also played a few modern piano numbers. Miss Erma Glass and Bob Alworth
delighted the guests with tap dancing. Guests included Mr. and
Mrs. Croft and son and Lee Edmondson of Butte Falls and Mr. and Mrs.
Pellet of Medford.Roy Vaughn left last week for Diamond Lake, where he will do carpenter work this summer. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Collingwood and family have moved to the Vaughn ranch, where they will assist Mrs. Vaughn with her ranch work. Frank Ditsworth's strawberry patches are now in full bearing. A heavy crop is being harvested by about 25 pickers, most of whom are local women and children, with a few experienced pickers from outside communities. H. S. Nedry has been employed to teach summer school on Green Spring Mountain. Crater Lake Highway right-of-way has been cleared of weeds and brush under the supervision of Paul Robertson. Comments of appreciation by grateful motorists are heard by service station operators along the highway. Jess Rodgers and family of Butte Falls visited his brother, Jim Rodgers, at "Idlewhile." Emil Schmidt of Medford was a Sunday caller at the Ohrt home. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Alworth and Mr. Thomas spent Tuesday in Medford. The McLeod Home Extension Unit will hold an afternoon meeting at McLeod campground Thursday, May 24. Mrs. Mabel C. Mack will help make plans for next year's home economics projects and urges every homemaker to be present promptly at 1:30 p.m. Reports of special interest will be given by officers and project leaders. Word has been received of the death of Jack McInnis at Pittsburg, Oregon, May 12. Medford Mail Tribune, May 16, 1934, page 5 A Critical Relief Problem
To the Editor:There exists a condition here which is more or less national or universal and which needs the concentration of the impartial, humane, and unbiased thought of the thinkers (otherwise the doers) of our local community; namely: What about the unmarried man or woman, the one whose wife or husband has left him, or the one who has survived wife, husband, family and children? In the present codes of national, federal, and local relief there are no provisions made for the relief of such men or women. And the individual whose worldly assets are nil at the moment, owing to bad judgment or (as per Insull) stress of the times, who is left entirely without any moral aid or support? What is to be done for his relief? Many of these people are, or have been, taxpayers and voters of Jackson County. Are the good, honest, just and upright-thinking of this (Jackson County) community going to overlook an outstanding fact and say, "Be ye warmed and filled, notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body?" H. J. MERKLEE, Eagle Point, May 16. "Communications," Medford Mail Tribune, May 17, 1934, page 8 TRAIL
TRAIL, May 16.--(Spl.)--Trail extension unit met with Mrs. Eva
Segessenman May 10. There were 20 members present and six visitors. The
ladies who attended homemakers' day in Medford gave reports. Next
year's work was planned. New officers elected were Mrs. Eva
Segessenman,
unanimously re-elected chairman; Mrs. Zoba Gates, secretary and
treasurer. A picnic lunch was served on the lawn. After lunch a basket
well filled with gifts for the tiny baby, Mary Elizabeth, was presented
to Mrs. Segessenman from the ladies present. This was the last meeting
until September when the fall work will begin.Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson have gone to Union Creek to camp for a few months. Mrs. Lily Saltzman of Medford spent a few days here visiting friends. R. Morgan and S. W. Hutchinson drove to Fish Lake May 11 to fish and returned with the limit. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nye gave an old-fashioned dance at their home at Prospect May 11. Several from this community attended. Carroll Watson was called to work on the Tiller-Trail road May 14. Mrs. Katie Ash of Elk Creek, who underwent a major operation at the Community Hospital May 8, is doing fine and expects to leave the hospital soon. She will be at the home of Mrs. Kent for a week or so before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson and daughter Shirley were dinner guests at the Wilmer Ragsdale home May 13. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pence and some friends from Jacksonville called on friends here May 13. Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson returned home May 15 after a few days' visit in Medford. Medford Mail Tribune, May 17, 1934, page 6 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, May 18.--(Spl.)--Nick Young broke his right arm while hauling hay Tuesday.Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick were business callers in Medford one day this week. Miss June Stowell spent Tuesday night with Miss Georgia Chamberlain of Eagle Point. Lester Marshall, Boyden Charley, Jim Worthington and Charley Frazer have been helping Bill Holman hay the past week. Mary Ellen Holman spent Tuesday night with Bonny Jean Stowell. Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell and three children, Mr. and Mrs. R. Holman and two children attended the Juvenile Grange dance Saturday evening. Mrs. Eva Nichols and daughter Marjorie of Eagle Point spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell. Romayne Kelly spent Monday night with Mary Ellen Holman. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mrs. Lena Stowell and daughter Bonny Jean motored Sunday to Holcomb Springs. Irene, Verta and Bonny Jean Stowell spent Saturday night in Eagle Point. Medford Mail Tribune, May 18, 1934, page 19 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, May 18.--(Spl.)--Thirteen students of the Eagle Point high
school will receive diplomas at the graduation exercises tonight at the
Oasis. There are eleven girls and two boys in the class. Mary Jacks,
Hilda Rein, Freya Rein, Cora Crandall, Helen Sellers, Hazel Smith,
Victoria Dahack, Lucile Hurst, Florence Putman, Eileen Grow, Doris
Houston, Gerald Hansen and Maurice Jacks. Dr. Redford of the Southern
Oregon Normal School will deliver the main address. A special musical
program has been arranged and will consist of numbers by the Girls'
Glee Club, high school orchestra and a ladies' trio.Mr. Simmons and family have moved to Eagle Point. They formerly lived at Grave Creek, Ore. At a meeting of the school board May 10 the present staff of teachers were re-elected for the coming year. Principal C. F. Davies, high school instructors, Yetta Olson and Fern Simpson; eight grade, Floyd Barrett; intermediate grades, Donna Earl; primary, Wilda Darneille. Mrs. Grace Walker, Mrs. Edith Weidman and Mrs. Mary Weidman were shopping in Medford May 13. A number of Eagle Point ladies attended a shower at Mrs. Charles Humphrey's at Reese Creek May 10. The shower was given for Mrs. Fern Hannaford, formerly Fern Jacks. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dutton, Sam Harnish, Mrs. Price and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harnish motored to Grants Pass Sunday for a picnic dinner in the park. Wm. Crandall and family, Mr. Johnson and Miss Johnson were dinner guests of Mrs. Harris Sunday. Mr. Earl of San Francisco is here for a vacation and fishing trip and to visit his daughter, Donna Earl. Miss Earl will accompany him south at the close of school. Nick Young broke his arm Monday when he fell from a load of hay. Junior class of the Eagle Point high school is entertaining the senior class and faculty at a banquet Wednesday night, to be followed by a dance at the Grange hall for all alumni and members of the high school. Ira Tungate, brother of Mrs. Cowden, was operated on at the Sacred Heart Hospital. His sister, Emma Ellison of Portland, is here to be with him during his illness. Mr. and Mrs. John Rader went to Portland on business. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley attended the dance at Butte Falls Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and children had dinner with their mother, Mrs. Ayres, Sunday. Juvenile dance was well attended, and all report a good time. Mr. Putman, who lives on the Barnes ranch, has put out several acres of tomato plants for the cannery. Wm. Perry was transacting business in Medford May 15. Mrs. Walter Clements entertained Tuesday evening with a card party. Guests for the evening were Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy, Mrs. Harris, Lyle Van Scoy, Yetta Olson, Fern Simpson, Donna Earl, Wilda Darneille and Leila Gallien. Medford Mail Tribune, May 18, 1934, page 19 McLEOD
McLEOD, May 22.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Biden and Joe O'Brien of
Medford fished in the Rogue Sunday and caught a nice string of trout.Frank Ditsworth took a load of his strawberries to Klamath Falls last week. Dale and Jim Sawyer are enjoying a visit from their mother. Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth and children are visiting her mother at Applegate for a few days. Miss Erma Glass is suffering from an attack of intestinal flu. W. D. Coburn is attending to business matters in Roseburg. Carol and Joyce Nedry spent Sunday with Betty Coburn. Mrs. Elmer Cearley returned Friday from a Medford hospital, where she has been receiving medical care for a few days. Mrs. J. E. Peyton has been suffering from a tooth infection. Mrs. Dale Sawyer went to Medford Saturday for treatment of her eye. Ralph Bender of the CCC spent the weekend with his wife, who is picking strawberries at Ditsworth's. The Benders formerly lived at the Weeks' campground. Laurelhurst school closed May 18. Medford Mail Tribune, May 22, 1934, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, May 24.--(Spl.)--Mrs. R. Gilhousen and sons of Los Angeles have
returned home after a few days' visit with Mrs. Gilhousen's sister,
Mrs. Mary Warner.Mr. and Mrs. Eva Segessenman and little daughter Mary Elizabeth drove to Eugene May 20 for a few days' visit with Mrs. Segessenman's sister. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Johnson of Sunset on the Rogue have returned home after spending the past six months in California. Mr. and Mrs. D. Grim of Medford were overnight guests at the Boyd Tucker home May 18. Trail school closed May 18. Miss Helen Stewart of Medford is here to help at California on the Rogue. Mrs. Stewart assisted at the camp last year. Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan left for San Francisco May 17. The Morgans had planned on spending the summer here and were sorry to go, but business came up that needed their immediate attention. Mrs. Tom Weeks was an overnight guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Leabo, May 21. Mrs. Anna Wilson, who had been in this community for two months, has returned to her home in Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale and children spent Sunday evening visiting Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson, accompanied by their son Keva and family of Klamath Falls, drove to Bend May 19 to spend the weekend visiting their oldest son Floyd and family of Hood River. Boyd Tucker is helping with the work at California on the Rogue. Medford Mail Tribune, May 24, 1934, page 4 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, May
25.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Walter Antle and daughter June of Medford called
Monday evening on Mrs. Alice Nichols.Mrs. Ray Harnish and two children, Helen and Elmer of Eagle Point, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and family. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and daughter Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. James Owens, Mrs. Lottie Ayres, Mrs. Edith Weidman, Mr. and Mrs. Will Perry, all of Eagle Point, and Tim Dugan were Sunday callers at the Nick Young home. Mrs. Bill Holman and daughters Grace and Mary Ellen and Mrs. Ethel Coy and Mrs. Ray Harnish and daughter Helen of Eagle Point called at the Frazer home near Eagle Point Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Robert LaRoque of Eagle Point was a Sunday evening guest of Mrs. Alice Nichols. Miss Evelyn Stowell was a Sunday dinner guest at the Nichols home. Medford Mail Tribune, May 25, 1934, page 15 McLEOD
McLEOD, May 29.--(Spl.)--Misses Doris and Wilma Houston are staying
with their aunt, Mrs. Roy Vaughn, while picking strawberries for Frank
Ditsworth.Miss Lois Glass, graduate of Laurelhurst grade school, participated in the county-wide graduation exercises at Ashland Friday. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and Erma also attended the graduation. Meeting of the McLeod Home Extension Unit scheduled for May 24 has been postponed till June 29, due to many of the members picking berries and others attending the Prospect school picnic. Quite a number of McLeod folk attended the commencement of Prospect High School Friday. Miss Erma Glass attended the Butte Falls commencement Friday evening, staying overnight with friends. Frank Netherland is building a modern five-room house on his property near Vine Maple Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Casey and Mr. Shields called on Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth Saturday. Ralph and Burton Train, who completed their school year at Prospect High, returned to Rogue River Saturday. Ralph was one of the graduates and salutatorian of his class. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark of Medford visited the E. L. Glass family Sunday and also picked berries for themselves at the Ditsworth patch. W. D. Coburn, who is now employed at Roseburg, is spending a few days with his family. Ray Vaughn came home from Diamond Lake for a week or so to attend to his haying. The following were among the Sunday visitors at the Vaughn home: Mr. and Mrs. Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nichols of Klamath Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pence and Lincoln Pence and Mrs. Lizzie Nichols. Mrs. W. D. Coburn gave a birthday dinner Sunday in honor of her son Billy's ninth birthday. Present were Billy's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag, Cecil Rodgers, Betty Coburn, Mr. and Mrs. Coburn and Billy. Mr. and Mrs. Rhollen of Grants Pass visited the Ditsworth berry patches Saturday. Mr. Rhollen is fruit inspector. Harry Good of Prospect is camped near Gus Ditsworth's and picking berries for Frank Ditsworth. Robert Thomas has gone to Yreka, Cal., where he will work for his brother. Medford Mail Tribune, May 29, 1934, page 9 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, May 29.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Chas. Painter, former resident of
Eagle Point, died recently in a hospital at Tacoma and was buried at
Camas, Wash., it was learned here.Miss Yetta Olson left Thursday for Iowa to spend the summer with relatives. Mrs. J. A. Bitterling is a patient at the Community Hospital for a few days' treatment and observation. Wednesday afternoon the Grange H.E.C. club members were hostesses to the ladies of the Civic Improvement Club at the Grange hall. There were about 50 ladies present. A splendid program had been arranged which featured a shower for Dorothy Pearce, who is to be a June bride. Civic Improvement Club held its regular meeting Thursday with 23 ladies present. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Roy Stanley, Mrs. Pruett and Mrs. Spencer. James Waters is visiting his sister, Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt. The degree team of the Eagle Point Grange went to Applegate Friday and conferred the third and fourth degrees for members of that Grange. Mrs. Bertha Young and children Dorothy and Billy left recently for Mountain Home, Idaho, to visit her mother. While making a short visit in Portland, Billy was taken ill with acute appendicitis and was operated on at a Portland hospital Friday. Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt and brother James Waters spent Sunday afternoon at the B. A. Clark home. Medford Mail Tribune, May 29, 1934, page 9 Oasis Cabaret To Open Sat. Night
The only spring dance floor in Southern Oregon will be one of the many features of the new Oasis
Cabaret, located 11 miles north of Medford on the Crater Lake Highway,
which opens Saturday night, according to Jack Grove, floor manager. The
dancing space is held up by twenty-eight heavy springs and covered with
cushioned flooring. The big feature of the new cabaret will be Al
Stewart and his Eleven Nite Owls, who will play all evening. A special
stage has been built for the orchestra.There will be a two-acre parking space. The building, which is one hundred five feet by ninety-five feet, is owned by Ernest and Grace Dahack, who have promised some unusual food treats for the opening night. Medford Mail Tribune, May 30, 1934, page 5 PLUNGE FROM SECOND STORY WINDOW
Miss Esther Williams, 17, of
Trail, is suffering from a badly sprained right ankle, sustained
Tuesday afternoon when she accidentally fell from a second story
window of the home of J. E. Russell on Orange Street. She landed on her
feet on the lawn, narrowly missing the limbs of a tree in her downward
flight.GIVES ONLY SPRAINED ANKLE Her escape from serious injury, or possible death, is considered miraculous. Miss Williams was reading at the window of the Russell home when she saw a passerby wearing a Diamond Jubilee hat. She leaned far out to catch a better glimpse of the holiday headgear and lost her balance. According to an eyewitness, Miss Williams made two complete somersaults in the course of her fall, alighting heavily on her feet. She came to this city to work for Mrs. C. C. Van Scoyoc and is a friend of the Van Scoyoc family. Following the accident an X-ray was taken. The injury, while serious, is not permanent. She was returned to her home at Trail. Last year Miss Williams came to this city and was stricken with appendicitis, which required an operation. Medford Mail Tribune, May 31, 1934, page 6 TRAIL
TRAIL, May 31.--(Spl.)--Mesdames
Alma Merriman, Lyal Tucker, Eve Segessenman, Minnie Blaess and Jennie
Hutchinson attended a meeting of the home economics unit at Eagle Point
May 23. A miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Dorothy Pearce, who
will be a June bride.Mrs. Minnie Blaess took several of the eighth grade graduates to Ashland May 25 to attend the exercises given there for the eighth grade graduates of the county. Guy Merriman is home for the summer after spending the winter at Prospect, where he attended high school. Gus has one more year in high school. Rev. Shaffer of Canyonville, Ore., was here Sunday and conducted the service at the mission. Mrs. Florence Watson shopped in Medford May 25. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman attended Pomona Grange at Sams Valley May 26. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. H. Morgan of Roseburg were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson's May 27. Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Watson are sisters. Miss Francilia LaDieu of Central Point visited her parents here May 27. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale were in Medford Monday. Mrs. Ragsdale had some dental work done. Ray Merriman has been transferred from the Union Creek CCC camp to Elk Creek as caretaker at the winter station there. Lee Merriman is helping in the office at the camp at Union Creek. Many friends of Mrs. Mary Warner will be glad to know she is greatly improved in health. Ralph Watson has been stationed at Mt. Stella lookout station during the recent storm. Mrs. Watson is with him for a few days. Miss Laurabell LaDieu was in Central Point May 27. S. W. Hutchinson and son Keva were fishing near Diamond Lake road May 26 and returned with the limit. Word was just received here that Mr. and Mrs. R. Morgan had an accident on their way to San Francisco, May 17. Driving in some loose gravel near Redding, the car turned over and Mrs. Morgan was taken to the hospital with some broken ribs and injured back. Both Mr. and Mrs. Morgan were badly bruised. They are recovering nicely. Medford Mail Tribune, May 31, 1934, page 11 Oasis Cabaret Has Many New Features
The Oasis Cabaret, located eleven
miles north of Medford on the Crater Lake Highway, opens Saturday night
with Al Stewart and his Eleven Nite Owls furnishing the music. A
one-thousand-dollar spring dance floor is also one of the many features
of
this new entertainment center, according to Mr. Stewart. The interior
of the building is finished in an unusual decoration theme, it has
controlled ventilation, there will be a two-acre parking lot, and the
management has promised some unusual food treats for the opening night.Medford Mail Tribune, June 1, 1934, page 8 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, June 4.--(Spl.)--Whetstone and son at the Ross Kline home Sunday.Visitors at the Holman home the past week were Mr. and Mrs. Yakel and daughter Leona of Central Point, Bob Cowden of Eagle Point and Jim O'Donahue of Rancheria. K. Loosley of Klamath Falls called at the Howard Short home Sunday. Miss Lucile Coy of Eagle Point spent Wednesday at the Holman home. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Childreth of Eagle Point called at the Nick Youngs' Sunday. Those who attended the Applegate Grange Friday night were Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mrs. Bill Holman, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short. D. T. Cox and Mrs. Minnie King of San Francisco, brother and sister of Mrs. M. L. Pruitt, will be here Monday evening, June 4, and plan to attend the week of the Diamond Jubilee and also visit at the home of Mrs. M. L. Pruitt of this district and Mrs. Pottenger of Medford. Bill Holman and son Henry drove some cattle above Butte Falls Wednesday. On their way they killed two large rattlesnakes. Medford Mail Tribune, June 4, 1934, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, June 4.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Carl Esch entertains at
dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pearce, Miss Dorothy Pearce and William
Straus.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley left on Thursday for Lakeview to attend a stockmen's convention. Billy Young, who is a patient at the St. Vincent's hospital in Portland, is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashpole, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Seaman, Walter Young, Gene Walton and Jack Stoner spent Wednesday at Diamond Lake. Miss Dorothy Dinsmore of Fortuna, Calif., is here for a few days' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy. Marjorie Nichols of Lake Creek is visiting friends in Eagle Point. Mrs. Wm. Perry injured her foot a few weeks ago and was taken to Medford Thursday for an X-ray, which showed some broken bones. Grandma Wilhite is visiting friends in Sams Valley. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Rippey of Baker, Ore., are visiting friends at the Royal Brown home. Mrs. Rippey is Mrs. Brown's daughter. Bob Bitterling and A. C. Mittelstaedt spent a few days at Climax looking over after their cattle. Mr. Donovan, who has had a barber shop in Eagle Point for the last year, has closed the shop and moved out of town. Medford Mail Tribune, June 4, 1934, page 7 FREDERICK LUY OF EAGLE PT. PASSES
Frederick Luy, native son of
Jackson County, having been born in Jacksonville October 18, 1870, and
prominent rancher of Eagle Point district for over 25 years, passed
away at the ranch home this morning after two months illness. He spent
his early life in Jacksonville and attended school there, and while in
school at an early age met Miss Minnie Bybee, also of a Southern Oregon
pioneer family, and they were united in marriage January 23,
1893 at Jacksonville. They resided at Tacoma, Wash., for five years,
and Medford and the Eagle Point district continuously since that time.He was a barber in Medford for 13 years and had the first shop in the Palm building. Mr. Luy was a man of sterling character, a good neighbor, husband and father, and leaves many friends to mourn his loss. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Minnie I. Luy, of the Eagle Point district, and two sons, Fred Luy, Jr., of Eagle Point and Lawrence Luy of Medford; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Clark and Mrs. Neil Kelley of Oakland, Calif.; one brother, Harry Luy of Medford. Christian Science services will be held at the Perl funeral home on Thursday afternoon, June 7th, at 2:30 p.m., with interment in the Siskiyou Memorial Park. Medford Mail Tribune, June 5, 1934, page 4 TRAIL
TRAIL, June 6.--(Spl.)--Carl
Childreth, Mildred Young and son, Donald Viola Zimmer and daughter
Joan, Victor Peterson and sons Dane and Orval, also Mr. and Mrs. Lowell
Ash were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Hutchinson Sunday.Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Ash have a new sedan. Dare and Orval Peterson spent the weekend at home. They are employed at the Union Creek CCC camp. Mildred Young, Viola Zimmer and Dorothy Ash were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash of Trail Decoration Day. Forest Service employees from this district have resumed work. Howard Ash is on guard duty. Lowell Ash and Raymond Schermerhorn are doing maintenance work. Charles Ovelman was a caller at the P.&S. ranch June 2. Logging activities have been suspended at the Mountain Lumber Co., owing to the inaccessibility of the roads. They expect to resume work as quickly as the roads dry out. Medford Mail Tribune, June 6, 1934, page 9 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, June 7.--(Spl.)--Mrs.
George Brown and Mrs. Cecil Culbertson were joint hostesses at a dinner
given at the Brown home in honor of Mrs. Oren Bell, who is visiting
relatives here from Oakland, Calif.Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen and Gerald Hansen, Mrs. G. A. Hansen and Mildred Hansen and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and son Louis spent Decoration Day at Hornbrook, Calif. Mrs. Mary Williams, who has been visiting at the W. M. Hansen home, returned with them. Mrs. J. D. Maxfield, who spent a week at Applegate with the Lyle Hard family, returned home on Sunday. School closed May 29 with a picnic at Jacksonville. The pupils, with their teacher, Mrs. Barker, and Mrs. H. W. Wright, visited the museum and the old antique shop which proved very interesting. Their lunch was eaten in the old court yard. Frances Myers spent the weekend with Lois Wright. Medford Mail Tribune, June 7, 1934, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, June 8.--(Spl.)--Carlyle Natwick is ill with a cold.Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline called at the Frank Upton home in Central Point one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Tessitore and daughter Rose Anne and nephew Guido Valato of Oakland, Calif., spent Sunday afternoon at the Holman home. Those who attended the opening at the Oasis Cabaret in Eagle Point Saturday night were: Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and family, Mrs. Alice Nichols and brother Floyd, and Hugo, Henry and June Engelhardt. Grace Holman has been picking cherries on the V. Tessitore orchard. Visitors at the Ross Kline home the past week were: Mr. and Mrs. Frazer of Eagle Point, Mrs. H. F. Whetstone of Tolo and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Mr. and Mrs. Faye McAlpine of Washington spent the weekend at the Howard Short home. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell and Mrs. Lena Stowell were shoppers in Medford Tuesday. Quite a number of people from this district have been attending the Diamond Jubilee. Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell and three daughters, Irene, Verta and Bonnie Jean, called on friends in Eagle Point Tuesday evening. Medford Mail Tribune, June 8, 1934, page 3 TILL SNATCHER OF ELK CREEK HELD
A complaint charging petty larceny was filed Saturday in justice court
against Dean Duvall, a resident of the Elk Creek district. Duvall is
alleged to have rammed his fist into a ticket window at the fair
grounds Friday afternoon and seized a handful of money, Ticket agent
Ray Henderson grabbed his wrist while Dan Herring yelled "police."State troopers seized Duvall. The warrant charges him with the theft of $1.50 from the Diamond Jubilee committee. The district attorney's office reports that Duvall received a pension for injuries received in the navy during the war. The Humane Society was asked to investigate Duvall's claim that he has stock that needs care while he is detained. Medford Mail Tribune, June 10, 1934, page 3 TRAIL
TRAIL, June 9.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Swingle and Mrs. M. Bennett
spent the weekend in Klamath Falls to attend the wedding of Mr. and
Mrs. Swingle's daughter, Hollis, which was solemnized at the
Presbyterian church June 3.Mrs. Lyal Tucker and Jennie Hutchinson are spending the week in Medford visiting friends and attending the Diamond Jubilee. Mrs. Florence Watson was home over the weekend. She is staying at Mt. Stella, where Mr. Watson is stationed at the lookout station for a few weeks. Mrs. B. Scott and daughter Geraldine were in Medford Monday. Word received here from Mr. and Mrs. Howe and daughter, who are visiting in Michigan, reports they are having a wonderful time but will be glad to get home again. They expect to return about July 1. A large majority of the people here attended the jubilee parade in Medford Thursday. Pink Thomason of Central Point and Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson and daughter Shirley, of Klamath Falls, were guests at the S. W. Hutchinson home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. King of Long Beach, who have been staying at Sunset Auto Camp, have gone to Portland for a few days but expect to return to Sunset for a longer stay later. We are still having rain, which is good for the country in general, but hard on the hay. Medford Mail Tribune, June 10, 1934, page 8 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, June 13.--(Spl.)--Miss Donna Brown and D. N. Young, who
were married last Sunday, have gone to Scotia, Cal., to make their home.Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall and son made a trip to Butte Falls Sunday. Mrs. George Brown invited a few friends for a quilting at her home Tuesday. Present were Mrs. H. W. Wright, Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Mrs. G. A. Hansen, Mildred Hansen, Mrs. Imogene Charley and Mrs. Lee Bradshaw. J. D. Mayfield is at Applegate helping Lyle Hard, who is building a new house. Mrs. Jesse Glass, Geneva Glass, Leland Dysinger and Gerald Hansen were in Central Point Sunday. Those who enjoyed the parade Thursday from Brownsboro were Mr. Walter and sons, Mrs. Jesse Glass and Ralph and Geneva Glass, Mrs. H. W. Wright and children, Mrs. Monia and Bill and Donna Monia, Leland Dysinger, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen and son Gerald, Louis Rohrer and Bruce Hansen. Verna Cingcade of Eagle Point spent Friday night with Mildred Hansen. They also attended the party at the Wyant home at Lake Creek. Others who enjoyed the party were Gerald Hansen, Helen Brown, Louis Rohrer and Bill Monia. Mr. and Mrs. Longstaff of San Bernardino, Cal., visited at the Jesse Glass home Wednesday. Medford Mail Tribune, June 13, 1934, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, June 13.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman left for Roseburg
June 11 to attend the state grange which is held there this week.Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pritchett were shopping in Medford Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle, Mrs. Roy Crawford and nephew Lewis Crawford, all of Medford, were visiting friends and relatives here June 10. Guy Merriman is looking after the garage during his father's absence. Mrs. Edna LaDieu, who is quite ill with heart trouble at her home on the highway, was a little better June 12. Miss Adeline Vossen of Eugene spent the last week visiting her aunt here, Mrs. Eva Segessenman, and attended the jubilee in Medford. Miss Christine Zimmerlee spent Monday with her aunt, Mrs. Minnie Blaess Christie, helping in the store while Mrs. Blaess did some sewing for her. Miss Trancelia LaDieu and Ercel Caster of Central Point visited the LaDieus June 10. Mrs. Zoba Gates is enjoying her stay at Long Beach, where she is visiting her mother. Mrs. Spotts and Mrs. Saltzman of Medford spent June 10 picnicking on the river beach at the Hutchinson home. Miss Jean Whitney and Wilbur Tucker visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker, June 10. Mrs. Coons and Miss Bettie are enjoying camping at Union Creek these warm days, as it is much cooler there. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Giles and Orval Hoodenpyle of Drain spent the weekend here as guests of Mrs. Mary Hoodenpyle and family. Mrs. Hughes, her son and daughter-in-law and their baby have arrived here to spend the summer on the farm with Mr. Hughes. Mrs. Lyal Tucker and Mrs. Jennie Hutchinson called on Mrs. LaDieu Monday afternoon. Charley Fry, who underwent an operation June 6 in Medford, is getting along as well as could be expected. The work of resurfacing the highway is getting along fine. they were just below Trail June 12. It is going to make a big improvement over the old road. Trail was well represented at the jubilee. Everyone went at least one day, and the majority attended several days or evenings. Medford Mail Tribune, June 13, 1934, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, June 25.--(Spl.)--The following were among those attending the
Diamond Jubilee parade and other jubilee attractions in Medford
Thursday: Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ditsworth Sr., Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Peyton
and family, Mrs. Dale Sawyer, Jim Rodgers and sons Kenneth and Cecil,
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ditsworth Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith and family,
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag, Betty and Billy Coburn, Mrs. N. F. Ohrt and
sons Dan and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and daughters Erma and
Lois, James Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Close and son Tommy, Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Alworth, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carlton and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Herb Carlton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth and family and
Mrs. Mullins and son.Harry Harding is working in Medford. Mrs. Harding and children are at Crater Lake, where she is employed. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson and family are living at Harding's Paradise during the absence of the Harry Harding family. Leo Hoag returned Friday from O.S.C. He expects to work for Nion Tucker at Rogue's Roost this summer. Tommy Close returned home on Thursday after spending several days in Medford, meeting many friends at the jubilee. Wallace Ohrt is working at Beckelhymer's café at Union Creek. Medford Mail Tribune, June 13, 1934, page 7 TROUBLE MAKER GIVES PROMISE TO QUIT COUNTY
Dean Duvall of the Elk Creek district, a homesteader, characterized by
the district attorney and the justice of the peace as "a general
nuisance," was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail and fined $25
upon his plea of guilty to petit larceny. Duvall was charged with
stealing $1.50 from a box office window at the Diamond Jubilee last
week.Duvall received leniency from the court, chiefly because he has rabbits, goats and fowls that require his care, and his promise to "leave the country as soon as I can sell my homestead." If he does not, the sentence will be invoked. "I don't know who would buy your homestead," commented Justice Coleman, "but I'll take one more chance. As soon as you sell your homestead, you are to get out of Jackson County, and the quicker you do, the better for all concerned. You have been in court four or five times, and the officers and myself are getting tired of seeing you. I don't know what the old timers up Elk Creek think of me for turning you loose again. You have been bothering your neighbors. Every time you come to town you make a nuisance of yourself." Deputy District Attorney Nelson, when Duvall offered to move, said: "It certainly will be a relief if he gets out. The district attorney's office will do all it can to bring it to pass. He has been one continuous source of trouble." The Jackson County Humane Society took an interest in the case because of small stock owned by Duvall. As soon as he landed in jail Duvall pled care of his animals as an excuse for release. Duvall admitted he had attempted to steal "a handful of dimes" from the rodeo box office and offered as an alibi that he was denied admission after he had paid. Medford Mail Tribune, June 13, 1934, page 8 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, June 15.--(Spl.)--Long Mountain Home Circle Club met
with Mrs. Thelma Short Wednesday. Those present were: Mesdames George
Stowell, Elsworth Stowell, Bill Holman and daughters Grace and Mary
Ellen, Dora Engelhardt and daughter June, Ross Kline, M. L. Pruett,
Carlyle Natwick, Emmet Klingle and Nick Young and hostess Mrs. Thelma
Short. Refreshments were served later in the afternoon and were enjoyed
by all.Mrs. Jack Stowell and daughter June left Monday for Mt. Vernon, Ore., where Mrs. Stowell's father is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and family of Eagle Point were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline motored to Upper Rogue River Sunday on business. Miss June Engelhardt spent Wednesday night at the Holman home. Lucile Jennings of Ashland, a normal school student, spent several days at the George Stowell home last week. Mrs. George Lawson and daughter, Mrs. Donovan, spent Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. Alice Nichols. Bill Holman and son Henry and Herbert Pruett motored to Rancheria Tuesday on business. Delbert Mangold of Lakeside, Ore., is here spending several days visiting his mother, Mrs. George Stowell. Mr. and Mrs. Robert LaRoque of Eagle Point were Tuesday evening callers of Mrs. Alice Nichols. Marjorie Nichols of Lake Creek is spending several days visiting Miss Irene Stowell. Medford Mail Tribune, June 15, 1934, page 15 McLEOD
McLEOD, June
19.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Roy Vaughn and children are spending the week at
Diamond Lake, where Mr. Vaughn is employed.Jackie Rodgers has suffered from an attack of tonsillitis. Robert Thomas has returned from California. Bob Alworth is recovering from a recent attack of stomach ulcers. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ditsworth spent Friday in Medford on business. Misses [sic] and Erma Lois Glass called on Butte Falls friends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vincent and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith and family spent Sunday afternoon with Clara and Uriah Gordon. Nan and Buddy Tucker arrived at Rogue's Roost last week, where they will spend the summer. A swimming pool is under construction at the Tucker summer home. Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Ditsworth. Mr. Meeker of Elk Creek, fire warden for this district, is stationed at McLeod campground. Mrs. McFarland is cooking for Lewis lumber camp. Dick Vincent is working for Stewart Weeks. Medford Mail Tribune, June 19, 1934, page 9 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, June 20.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Millard Robertson have moved to Ashland for the summer.Mrs. L. K. Haak attended state grange at Roseburg last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kalina and three sons of Ontario, Cal., visited at the Clarence Meyer home for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Fry, former residents of Eagle Point, were calling on friends here Thursday. Mrs. Stella Van Scoy and son Bobby of Scotia, Cal., visited relatives here for a few days. They returned home Friday. Civic Improvement Club will meet June 21. S. K. Barnes of Crescent City has been transacting business in Eagle Point. Mrs. Don Brittsan and children are visiting relatives in Medford. Grange H.E.C. Club will hold its regular meeting June 27 at the home of Mrs. Beryl Hickson. Don Brittsan attended the boat races at Klamath Falls Sunday. Irene Kingery, who attends school in Salem, is home for the summer vacation. Mrs. Sam Coy, Lucille and Sammy Coy and Alice Walker spent Sunday at Climax. At the regular annual school election held June 18, Ray Harnish was elected director for three years and Edith Weidman was re-elected clerk for one year. Mrs. Ray Harnish was pleasantly surprised Sunday evening by a group of friends, the occasion being her birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry, Sam Harnish, Mrs. Price, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holman, Henry and Mary Ellen Holman, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy, Sammy Coy, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young and Beryl Hickson and children. Medford Mail Tribune, June 20, 1934, page 8 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, June 20.--(Spl.)--Mrs. J. D. Henry, who spent a week in
Medford with her daughter Mrs. Nelson, came home Tuesday.Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beam are the parents of a girl born June 13 at the home of Mrs. J. D. Henry, who is caring for them. The little girl has been christened Claudia. H. W. Wright and Bill Swain went to Foots Creek Thursday, where they are interested in a mine. H. W. Wright and children and Bill Swain attended the Montana picnic at Ashland last Sunday. The annual school meeting was held at the schoolhouse June 18. H. W. Wright was elected director, to serve three years, J. D. Maxfield elected director, to serve two years, and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer, clerk, to serve one year. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barker returned from a trip to Merrill last Friday. They expect to leave for their new home in a short time. A swimming party was enjoyed on the creek at the Hansen place Wednesday evening by the following families: Mr. and Mrs. Luther Day and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Owens, Mrs. Harvey Stanley and son, Mrs. H. W. Wright and children, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Culbertson and children and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Gerald Hansen and Jack Kegg. Miss Adeline McCadden and Harold Deal of Eugene were dinner guests Wednesday evening at the Wright home. Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Thornton of Medford were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer Sunday. They also visited at the Wright home. Jack Kegg of Mt. Shasta, Calif., who spent the past three weeks at the home of his aunt, Mrs. W.M. Hansen, returned home Monday. Mrs. Jennie Charley of Medford is a house guest at the homes of Reed Charley and Lee Bradshaw. Milton Nichols of Ashland is putting up the hay on the Chas. Terrill place. Dorland Terrill of Klamath Falls is spending the summer with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Terrill. Mrs. Jessie Glass, Miss Geneva Glass and Leland Dysinger were visiting in Medford Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, June 20, 1934, page 9 TRAIL
TRAIL, June 20.--(Spl.)--June 17 the Sunday school had a record crowd,
with 59 present. Following Sunday school the services were conducted by
Rev. and Mrs. Firestine and little daughter. They were missionaries in
South America for ten years and gave an interesting talk on their work
there. The little girl sang. Later this summer they plan on returning
and showing some pictures taken while in this work.Saturday evening the children and grandchildren of E. E. Ash gave him a surprise in honor of his birthday. Besides the family, present were Mr. and Mrs. Malkemus and family and Rev. and Mrs. Firestine and little daughter. Miss Lucy Weeks returned home Tuesday after a few days' visit with her sister, Mrs. Mary Hoodenpyle. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Merriman returned home June 16 from Roseburg, where they were delegates to the State Grange. They report an interesting and pleasant time. Mrs. Joy and children of Gladstone, Ore., are here visiting her husband's people, Mr. and Mrs. Scott. Mrs. LaDieu, who has been ill with heart trouble, is much better at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman and little daughter Mary made a trip to the blister rust camp Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson and son Carroll left for Modoc, Cal., Monday to spend a week's vacation with Mrs. Watson's relatives there. Mrs. Alma Merriman, Violet Shuff and Mrs. Cheesem were shopping in Medford Monday. School election was held Saturday evening. Charley Blaess was elected director and Alma Merriman was reelected clerk. Miss Laura Bell LaDieu visited in Central Point Saturday. Mrs. Mary Warren and Katie Ash and daughter, Bettie, visited with Mrs. Callie Frye Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Howard Ash is not so well and has been ordered back to bed again by the doctor. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash, Rev. and Mrs. Malkemus and daughter Edith and Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson attended church in Medford Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Clark. Alvin Tilton and Weston Fowler of Prospect spent a few days visiting with Guy Merriman while Mr. and Mrs. Merriman were in Roseburg. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond and family of Central Point were guests at the H. Merriman home Sunday. Lee Merriman spent the weekend at his home here. Mrs. Eva Segessenman and Minnie Blaess shopped in Medford June 16. Wilbur Tucker and Miss June Whitney were guests of his parents over the weekend. Mrs. Sadie Kingsley and little daughter Jeanne of Tennant, Cal., returned home after a week's visit with her mother, Mrs. Rose Foellens. Medford Mail Tribune, June 21, 1934, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, June 21.--(Spl.)--Those who enjoyed a picnic dinner
Sunday at Holcomb Springs were Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell and
family, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and family of Eagle Point, Mr. and Mrs.
George Stowell, Pearle Stowell and Delbert Mangold.Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young, Mrs. Rosie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry, both of Eagle Point, were Sunday dinner guests at the Holman home. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Northcroft and sons of Medford. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell were in Medford on business Tuesday. Mrs. Ross Kline and Mrs. Bill Holman and son were shopping in Medford Tuesday morning. Guy Pruett has finished hauling his grain hay. Mr. and Mrs. Seaman of Eagle Point were Sunday afternoon callers of Mrs. Alice Nichols. Medford Mail Tribune, June 21, 1934, page 9 MRS. CORUM SEES BROTHER AFTER 58 YEARS SEPARATED
Fifty-eight years had elapsed since Mrs. A. E. Corum of this city had
met her only brother, Joseph Warburton of Coalville, Utah, who, with
her niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stevens of Oakland, Calif.,
came to Medford last Saturday evening.It was the first time Mrs. Corum had met her niece, and the first time Mr. Warburton had met any of the Corum children. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Corum and little daughter Annie left Rush Valley, Utah July 19, 1876 in a covered wagon on the old Oregon trail. They ferried the rivers and forded the smaller streams. Their first stop was at Hood River, Ore., where they visited three weeks with Mr. Corum's father. The family then came south and located on Butte Creek, where they made their home for many years. That district was but a wilderness at the time, and Medford did not then exist. They also had the pleasure of seeing the first train pass through the valley. Mr. Corum passed away 31 years ago in Medford. For the last ten years Mrs. Corum has made her home with her children in Washington and Oregon. Fifty-eight years ago it took Mr. and Mrs. Corum seven weeks to make the trip and last week it took Mr. Warburton, his daughter and son-in-law 15 hours by auto. Mr. Warburton expressed pleasure at meeting his sister again and plans to make a much longer visit here in the near future. He left with his sons-in-law, Mr. Lund and Mr. Stevens for Klamath Falls to visit another daughter, Mrs. Lund. Medford Mail Tribune, June 24, 1934, page 10 UPPER ROGUE CAMP ENTERTAINERS
Several entertainers from the Upper Rogue River CCC camp were in
Medford Saturday and presented a half-hour program over station KMED,
with Celian Ufford, camp educational advisor, as announcer.GIVE PROGRAM OVER AIR Members of the orchestra were Clifford Foster of Medford, violin; Pat Graham of Medford, banjo; Slim Wisdom of Butte Falls, mandolin; Bill Hobbs of Portland, Bill Morgan of McCloud and Bill Gossage of Medford, guitars. Lewis Parker and Harold Grove, guest artists, were also on the program, Parker playing the piano and Grove singing. The program included "I Like Mountain Music," orchestra; vocal solo, "Working for the CCC," Dave James; "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" orchestra; vocal solo, "Home on the Range," Harold Grove; "Jungle Town," orchestra; vocal solo; "Drowsy Moonlight," Bill Hobbs; "Saxophone Waltz," orchestra; piano solo, "Old Black Joe," Lewis Parker; "Just an Old Spinning Wheel," "Me," "Golden Slippers" and "Our Director," orchestra. Medford Mail Tribune, June 25, 1934, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, June 26.--(Spl.)--At the annual school meeting of the
Laurelhurst district, John S. Weeks was elected director and Mrs. J. E.
Peyton re-elected clerk. F. J. Ditsworth, Jr., was the retiring
director.Mrs. Chester Davis and little daughter Barbara left Thursday for Oakland, where they will spend the summer. Among the numerous campers spending vacations at Casey's campground are Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Conklin of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Marsh and family of Santa Monica and Paul Christenson of Vallejo, Cal. The meeting of McLeod Home Extension Unit scheduled for June 29 has been indefinitely postponed due to Mrs. Mack's inability to be present. Bobby and Richard Peyton are spending their vacation with their grandparents at Aberdeen, Wash. Ted Smith has secured work on the Diamond Lake road. Hobart Ditsworth and boys went to the valley for apricots Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark were Sunday callers at the Glass home. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag and son Leo called on Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth Sunday and report Mr. Allworth in a much improved condition from his recent serious attack. Mr. Meeker, new fire warden here, has been calling on folks in his district instructing them regarding fire regulations and otherwise furthering the interests of the Forest Service. Lois Glass spent Saturday with Betty Coburn. Mr. and Mrs. Von Stein, Mr. Morgan and Robert Thomas were business visitors in Medford Saturday. A slight rain fell here Sunday night, to the annoyance of local haymakers. This is the latest spring rain some remember in this community. Medford Mail Tribune, June 26, 1934, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, June 26.--(Spl.)--Civic Improvement Club held its regular
meeting Thursday with 23 members and four visitors present.
Refreshments were served by Hazel Stoner, Grace Walker and Lena
Stowell. The club voted to adjourn for the summer and not meet again
until the last of September.Mrs. L. O. Caster, Sybil Edwards and Mrs. Morgan of Phoenix were calling on friends in Eagle Point Thursday and attended the Civic Club meeting. Mr. and Mrs. George Jarode, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Warnock and Miss Ora Cox of Medford called at the Clarence Meyer home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Young, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Charley and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meyer enjoyed a picnic supper at "Sunset on the Rogue" Sunday evening. The occasion was Mrs. Charley's birthday. Grange H.E.C. Club will be guests of the Roxy Ann Grange club at a meeting at the Red Top schoolhouse June 27. Mrs. Ruby Walton is working in Medford at the Franklin café. James Waters transacted business in Medford Monday. Don Brittsan has installed a refrigerator showcase in his store and will now handle all kinds of meat. Grace Holman and Lucile Coy are spending a few days at Coy's ranch at Climax. Medford Mail Tribune, June 26, 1934, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, June 28.--(Spl.)--John Beam of Galt, Calif., are guests of his brother, Walter Beam.Roland Thompson of Klamath Falls is spending a month with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry. Mr. Rogers of San Diego, Calif., is visiting at the Geo. Baker home. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barker left on Friday for their new home at Merrill. Mr. and Mrs. John Ragsdale and children visited at the Wright home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons and daughter of Glendale, Calif., arrived recently to spend the summer with Mrs. Simmons' sister, Mrs. Edna Monia. Mrs. Gertrude Peart and son Donald of Medford visited at the Glass home last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Charley attended the state Grange at Roseburg last week as delegates for Lake Creek Grange. While there they were the guests of Mrs. Wakefield. Mr. and Mrs. Chynoweth of Montana called at the Wright home Sunday. Mildred Hansen spent several days at the Cingcade home last week. While there she attended the Sunday school conference at Central Point. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wordley of Central Point were guests at the Wright home Sunday. Irene Charley, Lois Wright and Helen Brown attended a party at Mrs. Alma Myer's Saturday. Brownsboro shoppers in Medford Friday were: Mrs. Geo. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Terrill, J. D. Henry, Roland Thompson, Mrs. Jesse Glass and Geneva Glass. Medford Mail Tribune, June 28, 1934, page 13 TRAIL
TRAIL, June 28.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Yancey and son Bob of Palo
Alto, Calif., are here spending a few days at Sunset on the Rogue.Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Young of Grants Pass and their niece, Miss D. Huggins of Denver, Colo., called on Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson June 23. They were en route to Diamond Lake on a fishing trip. Mrs. James Russell and little daughter Sally Lee of Medford are spending their vacation at their cottage on the highway near the Elk Creek bridge. Miss Gladys Williams of Trail is staying with them for company. Dewitt Banner arrived here June 22 to spend his vacation. Dewitt has been attending Stanford University. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dawson of Chiloquin were weekend guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson. John Millard and Galen Knox of Medford are spending a week's vacation here stopping in the cottage of John's uncle. Mrs. L. A. LaDieu has returned home after spending several days in Medford. Mrs. Helen Perry, who has been helping her uncle, Mr. Crawford, in the lunch room the past month, has gone to Grants Pass where her husband is working. Mrs. LaDieu has charge of the lunch room at present. Miss Betty Kuhn of Union Creek was a weekend guest of Miss Laura Bell LaDieu. Pink Thomason of Central Point, Sam Hutchinson and Boyd Tucker spent the past week at Fish Lake fishing. Charley Blaess has gone to Diamond Lake, where he has work running a steam shovel on the road work there. Guy Merriman was in Medford Monday. Mrs. Lyal Tucker and Mrs. Alma Merriman helped Mrs. E. E. Ash with sewing June 21. Word received from the Howes states that they will soon be home. They were sightseeing in Yellowstone park and had encountered a storm in Dakota. Miss Francella LaDieu has returned to Central Point after a few days spent here as guest of her parents. Mrs. Lyal Tucker and Mrs. Jennie Hutchinson were dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Merriman and children of Medford were Sunday guests of his brother, H. Merriman. Ralph Watson has gone to Hamaker ranger station for the summer. Mrs. Watson will join him there in about a week. Mrs. L. Yancey and son Bob visited with Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson Tuesday afternoon. Medford Mail Tribune, June 28, 1934, page 13 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, June 28.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. L. O. Caster and
daughter Sybil of Phoenix were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs. M. L.
Pruett. In the afternoon they all attended the Civic Improvement Club
of Eagle Point.Miss Grace Holman spent several days at the Coy ranch at Climax visiting Miss Lucile Coy. Mrs. Luther Hawk of Eagle Point spent Tuesday at Mrs. M. L. Pruett's helping her with some sewing. Willard Northcroft of Medford is spending several days at the Holman home. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harnish and family of Eagle Point. Miss Margaret Dugan, who has been attending school in Medford, is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dugan of this district. The electrical storm which recently passed here did considerable damage on Capt. Black's property. Mrs. Alice Nichols and brother Floyd called at the Jack Stowell home Tuesday. Miss Mary and Helen Harnish spent several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. Medford Mail Tribune, June 28, 1934, page 13 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, July 3.--(Spl.)--Notices have been posted for the special
school election to be held July 2 to elect a director to fill the
vacancy on the board caused by the resignation of Mrs. Bitterling.Mr. and Mrs. Mel Lemieux of Oakland, Calif., are visiting at the Frank Brown home. Mrs. Wm. Perry was surprised on Friday afternoon by 15 members of the Juvenile Grange when they came to her home. They brought ice cream and cake and all brought flowers. Mrs. Perry is still using crutches and has her foot in a cast. Clarence Day, who has been very sick, is slowly improving. Barbara and Lyle Smith are spending a few days at Crescent City. Mr. and Mrs. Millard Robertson of Ashland spent the weekend with Mrs. Robertson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hannaford. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry spent Sunday with Amos Ayres' family on Elk Creek. Mrs. Rosa Smith and Mrs. Stella Haley called on Mrs. Bitterling last week. Frank Childers, who has the contract for carrying mail from Eagle Point to Butte Falls, has bought the Elliff place in Eagle Point. Miss Myrtle Minter spent the afternoon with Mrs. Roy Smith June 26. S. K. Barnes, who has been transacting business in Eagle Point, has returned to his home in Crescent City. Mrs. Southwick and children of National City, Calif., have been visiting her sisters, Mrs. Julia Davies and Mrs. Ann Davies. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Southwick and children spent Sunday at Crater Lake and Diamond Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Goss of Butte Falls visited at the Wm. Perry home on June 25. Twenty-three Eagle Point ladies attended the meeting of the Roxy Ann Grange H.E.C. Club Wednesday afternoon. A splendid program had been arranged for their entertainment, which was greatly enjoyed by all. Medford Mail Tribune, July 2, 1934, page 2 SHADY COVE
SHADY COVE, July
3.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winkle have been working this week on
the Hammel ranch.Wm. Zimmerlee returned this week from Prineville but is going back soon to work. Wm. Winkle returned here this week from Portland. Roland King and Paul Lathrop of Ojai, Calif., are visiting Mr. King's uncle, Tom King, for a few days. There was a small fire on Indian Creek the last week, but it is now under control. Mr. and Mrs. John Laden called at Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey's at Reese Creek Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, July 3, 1934, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, July 6.--(Spl.)--Mrs. H. W. Wright entertained the Lost
Creek Community Club July 21. Lunch was served at noon and the
afternoon spent with music and visiting. Those present were: Mrs. Amy
Grissom, Mrs. Minnie Fox, Mrs. John Short, Mrs. Laverne Pech, Mrs. Ted
Hoefft, Mrs. Geo. Brown, Mrs. Ed Tucker, Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and Mrs. Joe
Maxfield.Jesse Glass came out from Medford Wednesday for a visit with his family. George McAtee of California visited his uncle, Y. W. Marshall, last week. Mrs. C. B. Robinette of Flounce Rock was a guest of her sister, Mrs. Jesse Glass, last week. Louis Rohrer, Jr., spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives at Hornbrook, Cal. Medford Mail Tribune, July 6, 1934, page 15 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, July 6.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell were shoppers in Medford Tuesday.Miss Grace Holman spent several days the past week visiting relatives in Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson's daughter from Westport, Cal., is spending several days with them this week. Mrs. H. C. Short spent several days visiting friends in Klamath Falls. Dinner guests Thursday at the W. R. Holman home were: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Decker and little daughter Pauline, Mrs. Edna Edsall and Mrs. Ella B. Holman, all of Ashland, and Mrs. Ethel Temple of Camas, Wash. Miss June Tingleaf of Eagle Point is spending several days visiting Miss Irene, Verta and Bonnie Jean Stowell. Dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Alice Nichols were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and two children, Tommy and Evelyn, and Miss Ruth Haley of Central Point. Mrs. Carl Esch of Eagle Point called Monday afternoon on Mrs. Bill Holman. Medford Mail Tribune, July 6, 1934, page 15 McLEOD
McLEOD, June 6.--(Spl.)--Stewart Weeks expects to begin harvesting his
pears about July 20, which is some weeks earlier than usual.Camp family, who have resided for several weeks on Mrs. Edmondson's homestead on the Butte Creek road, have recently moved to the old Kelso place. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ditsworth, Jr., drove to Hamaker meadow Sunday to salt their cattle. Bill Hess and mother of Los Angeles have arrived to spend the summer at their summer home on the Rogue. W. D. Coburn is home from Roseburg to spend several days with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Neeley were Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ditsworth's Sr. Medford business visitors from here during the past week included Mr. and Mrs. Neeley, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Richardson and son Edmund, Mrs. Allworth, Mr. Netherland, Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Ohrt and son Wallace and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ditsworth. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Coburn and family were in Medford Monday. Little Ronnie Rodgers is recovering from an attack of tonsillitis. Dr. Haines of Ashland entertained about 40 of his friends at his ranch home Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, July 6, 1934, page 15 TRAIL
TRAIL, July 6.--(Spl.)--Ace Weeks,
who underwent an operation at the Sacred Heart Hospital July 1, is
reported doing nicely.Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Coberly of Los Angeles, who were in the Hutchinson cottage for a week, have gone to Grants Pass and Cave City to spend the remainder of their vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson spent the weekend at Lake of the Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker's son, Wilbur, is stationed in Forest Service work. Mrs. Eva Segessenman, who has been quite ill, is able to be about again. She was taken to Trail for dinner Sunday at Cecil's kitchen. Miss Christine Zimmerlee has gone to Redwoods, Ore., to spend a few days with her father, who is working there. Charley Blaess spent the Fourth at his home here, as the work will cease on the Diamond Lake road for the remainder of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Platt of Medford are spending the Fourth at their cottage in Peter Pan camp. Mrs. Lily Saltzman, who visited for several days at the S. W. Hutchinson home, returned home June 28. Mrs. Florence Watson and Miss Lyal Tucker shopped and called on friends in Medford June 28. Floyd Collier, former mail carrier from Medford, is driving one of the Crater Lake buses. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ash and Mrs. Dorothy Ash drove to Canyonville Sunday afternoon to spend the night with friends and from there will go on to Centralia to visit relatives. They expect to be gone two or three weeks. Rev. Malkemus is taking care of the place during their absence. Mrs. Hatch of Medford was an overnight guest at the E. E. Ashes June 30. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Phippard and Harry LaFissler, all of Los Angeles, are here to spend a few weeks' vacation. The new mail carrier takes the mail to Union Creek, which is appreciated by the people there. Mrs. Alma Merriman and Mrs. Eva Segessenman were in Medford July 2. Macy Hinthorn and sister, Mrs. Mary Burk, and Mrs. George Weeks and daughter Lucy made a trip to Ashland July 2. Miss Wanda Coe, who has been visiting her father here for a few days, has returned to her home in Medford. Mrs. McCoy is enjoying a visit with her aunt, Mrs. Fred Armstrong, also Mrs. S. True and E. S. Haskney, all of Southern California. Mr. and Mrs. R. Ryans and children of Medford visited at the S. W. Hutchinson home Saturday. Medford Mail Tribune, July 6, 1934, page 15 LAURA A. RANGER DIES IN EAGLE PT.
Laura A. Ranger passed away at the home of her daughter, Mr. L. R.
Koger, at Eagle Point, Oregon, at an early hour this morning, after an
illness of long duration. She was born at Salem, Ohio, October 23,
1856. She was the daughter of Hanna and Reuben Schooley, pioneers of
Ohio.Mrs. Ranger lived in Southern Oregon for 32 years, spending much time in Ashland, and had been with her daughter since last Christmas. She leaves two children to mourn her loss, one daughter, Mrs. L. R. Koger of Eagle Point, Oregon, one son, S. E. Ranger of The Dalles, Ore. Funeral services will be held at the graveside in the Medford I.O.O.F. cemetery, Thursday morning at 10:30, with Perl's in charge. Medford Mail Tribune, July 10, 1934, page 5 McLEOD
McLEOD, July 10.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Tinker and family and party of
Alhambra, Cal., are visitors at the Evergreen ranch. Mr. Tinker is the
owner of the "Evergreen."Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth spent the Fourth at Union Creek. Ted Smith met with a serious accident Saturday afternoon while driving a caterpillar on the Diamond Lake road construction project. The cat overturned and pinned him under. A tree which was uprooted had to be removed before Smith could be released. He was immediately rushed to a Medford hospital, where he is receiving treatment. No bones were broken, but a deep cut below the knee is reported. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass, daughters Erma and Lois, Bill Cadwallader and James Thomas spent the Fourth at Diamond Lake. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag and son Leo spent the afternoon of the Fourth at Butte Falls. Mrs. Fred Morgan and little daughter, Clara LaVern, spent several days in Medford last week visiting relatives. Hobart Ditsworth spent Tuesday in Medford on business. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Peyton are staying at their old home place during the absence of their son, James, who with his family is spending some time vacationing at Aberdeen, Wash. Gus Ditsworth has been suffering a stomach attack for a few days, which has left him in a weakened condition. Roy Johnston, a former resident of the community, and son and party of friends spent the Fourth at McLeod camp ground. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pettegrew have moved into a cabin near the Weeks orchard, where he will work. Mrs. C. E. Close is working for Mrs. Bartz at Union Creek. Tommy Close has joined the CCC, and is stationed at Union Creek. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Carpenter and daughter Evelyn and Kathryn and friends spent the Fourth at McLeod. Dr. Carpenter and party of friends spent the Fourth on the banks of the Rogue. William Morgan plays the guitar in the Union Creek CCC 7-piece orchestra, which broadcasts its program from Medford each Saturday at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rodgers and family spent Sunday at the Glass home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Eldred of Derby spent Sunday at the Ohrt home. Mrs. Roy Vaughn and sons and Mrs. Collingwood and son called at the home of D. W. Pence Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vincent, Miss Clara Gordon and Uriah Gordon spent the Fourth with the Alfred Gordons at Red Blanket. Mrs. Ted Smith and children went to see Mr. Smith at the hospital Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, July 10, 1934, page 7 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, July 10.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Everett Evensizer was taken to the
Sacred Heart Hospital July 4 for a major operation. Reports are that
she is getting along nicely.Mrs. Poague and Mrs. Clyde Stafford of Medford called on Mrs. W. E. Fulton July 5. Mr. and Mrs. Doc Hamlin returned July 5 from Salt Lake City. They report the valley looks good to them upon their return, as everything is so dry in the Middle West. They left July 7 for St. Louis, Mo., to visit relatives and expect to be gone three or four months. They bought a new car for the trip. Mrs. Elmer Robertson, who has been ill for some time, is reported much better. Claude Teague and family have gone to Holcomb Springs, to be gone a month or so. Mrs. W. E. Fulton is able to be out in the store again after several weeks of illness. Dr. Dodson of Medford was called to the summer home of Slater Johnson on the Rogue July 1. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boyer spent July 4 at Mr. and Mrs. Percy Haley's in Eagle Point. Mrs. Hannaford is spending a few days in Medford visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Humphries had a pleasant surprise when their niece of Salem, who is on her honeymoon, arrived to spend the 4th. Mrs. Wilbur Erickson of Government Camp spent July 4 fishing at Crater Lake, catching the limit of silversides in a very short time, and presented a fine specimen to Mrs. W. E. Fulton of the Big Oak service station. Medford Mail Tribune, July 10, 1934, page 7 E. C. JAMES, CCC WORKER, PASSES
Edward Charles (Ted) James, employed in the Upper Rogue River CCC camp,
died in the veterans' hospital at Roseburg Wednesday afternoon of
pneumonia.He was taken to the hospital from here by the CCC ambulance. Mr. James' home was at Trail, Ore., where he leaves a family. James was born in New Haven, Conn., and was 35 years of age. The body was brought to Medford by the CCC ambulance and placed in the Conger Funeral Parlors, where arrangements are being made and will be announced later. Medford Mail Tribune, July 12, 1934, page 1 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, July 12.--(Spl.)-- Mrs. M. C. Kline of Talent is
spending several weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline.Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and two children, Henry and Mary Ellen, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short enjoyed July Fourth at Dead Indian Soda Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell and family, Mrs. Alice Nichols and brother Floyd and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Botts and son Herbert of Medford and Charlie Pettegrew of Eagle Point spent July Fourth at the Elks' picnic grounds. Mrs. Myrtle Williams of Klamath Falls arrived several days ago to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stowell. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline spent July Fourth in Ashland. A grass fire swept over the school yard grounds and, destroying some pasture of Emmett Klingle, was thought to have started by a carelessly thrown cigarette. Little damage was done. Enjoying a picnic on Rogue River July Fourth were Mr. and Mrs. Wes Childreth, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and son Chester, Dale Throckmorton, June Tingleaf of Eagle Point, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell and son, Delbert Mangold, Kirch Jacobson and Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Stowell and three daughters--Irene, Verta and Bonny Jean. Mr. Ewing, Lester Marshall and Bill Monia are helping Bill Holman hay. Herbert Pruett has been visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley of Brownsboro. Medford Mail Tribune, July 12, 1934, page 11 RURAL TELEPHONE BATTLE FINDS WAY TO JUSTICE COURT
An action alleging trespass, filed by Hamilton H. Fox against Reed
Charley as a director of the Little Butte Telephone Users' Association,
awaits a hearing in justice court. There has been legal maneuvering
back and forth for two weeks.The situation is highly involved and concerns orders by the public utility commission of Oregon, the absorption of the country phone line by the Columbia River Public Utilities Corporation, change in the by-laws and constitution of the Little Butte Telephone Users' Association, directors' meetings, the allegation that Mr. Fox did not pay his telephone bill, and the alleged cutting of the wires of the Fox phone. The legality of one of the meetings of the telephone users is also under fire. The public utility commission orders were approved by a 31-to-4 vote--Fox and three others voting against it, it is alleged. Fox now contends that no change in the by-laws, etc., are valid unless approved by a two-thirds vote of all users, not just two-thirds of the users present at a meeting. The association has 28 users and is a rural one. The telephone directors claim that Fox did not pay his assessments, and it is claimed that the phone wire was cut, whereupon Fox is asserted to have fixed it and resumed telephonic communication with the world and his neighbors. Fox claims cutting the wire comes under the head of trespass. It is also charged that the owner of the place upon which Fox resides instructed him to have the phone removed, which he did not do. Medford Mail Tribune, July 13, 1934, page 5 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, July 17.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Ruth Mitchell of Butte Falls spent Sunday with Mrs. Frank Brown.Wes Childreth is on the sick list. Mrs. Paul Hoffard of Medford was transacting business in Eagle Point Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Conde of San Francisco are visiting Mrs. Conde's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pearce. C. Y. Hurst of Steilacoom, Wash., spent a few days here visiting his brother, Wm. Hurst, and family. Clarence Meyer was called to Illinois by the death of his mother. He expects to visit their former home in Canada before returning to Eagle Point. Jack Stoner, who was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital for medical treatment, is reported to be much better. George Putman and family have moved from the Barnes ranch to the Fry place in Eagle Point. Dr. Forbes is spending a few days here with his brother and family. He is physician at a CCC camp in Northern California. Mr. Woodrich, manager of the local cheese factory, who is a patient at the Sacred Heart Hospital suffering from trichinosis, is still in a serious condition. A number of Eagle Point ladies attended a shower Thursday at the home of Mrs. Hatfield on the Butte Falls highway in honor of Sylvia Hankins, a recent bride. Grange H.E.C. club will meet July 25 with Mrs. Beryl Hickson. Mrs. Ruby Bitterling, who has been confined to her home for some time by illness, is improving. Mrs. I. M. Carlisle of Butte, Mont., is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. B. A. Clark. Medford Mail Tribune, July 17, 1934, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, July 17.--(Spl.)--Grover Youngs, now of Medford, was a
guest at the Wright home Wednesday evening. Mr. Youngs, who owns a
caribou hunting and fishing lodge in Canada, had with him a moving
picture machine and showed many beautiful pictures of the scenery there
and also of animals and fish. Mr. Youngs recently returned from Canada.Janet and Gwen Charley spent a week in Medford visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Jimmie Charley. Mrs. Charley returned home with them for a visit with the Lee Bradshaw and Reed Charley families. Mr. and Mrs. John Butler went to Medford Saturday with a load of vegetables. Mr. Butler has been very fortunate in selling all vegetables he has taken in. Mrs. Luella Matlack and sons Jack and Junior were visiting friends here last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall and son Billy were down from the Forest Service camp Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Maxfield and Bill Swain spent Saturday at the mineral springs in Sams Valley. H. W. Wright and Bill Swain attended the show in Medford, which was put on by the Miller Tire Company. Mrs. Jesse Glass and daughter Geneva were shopping in Medford Saturday. Medford Mail Tribune, July 17, 1934, page 7 TILLER-TO-TRAIL ROAD EXTENSION IS RECOMMENDED
Allotment of funds for construction of three and one-half more miles on
the Tiller-Trail road and surfacing of 11.4 miles of the Diamond Lake
highway have been recommended by the United States Forest Service for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, it was announced in a letter from
Regional Forester C. J. Buck of Portland to the forest office in
Washington, D.C.Clearing and grading are included in the Tiller-Trail allotment, recommended at $70,000. Construction will extend south from the Umpqua divide, which is 10 miles north of Trail. In the Diamond Lake highway project, the section from Cascade Lakes highway junction to the Union Creek junction will be surfaced with crushed rock or gravel. The allotments are made out of regular Forest Service funds for construction of highways, in keeping with public demands, at a joint meeting in Portland, July 3, of the forestry department, bureau of public roads and state highway commission, at which $1,070,000 was allocated for projects throughout the state. Medford Mail Tribune, July 17, 1934, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, July 18.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Conley and children of
Ashland, accompanied by Mrs. Boyd Tucker, picnicked on Elk Creek July
15. Mr. Conley is the father of Mrs. Tucker.Mrs. Merriman of Medford is visiting a few days here with her son, Harry Merriman. Mrs. Estelle Hutchinson shopped in Medford July 16. Mrs. Eva Segessenman has recovered sufficiently from her recent illness to be able to leave the hospital and is now home. Mrs. Fisher of Medford is staying with Mrs. Segessenman while she is convalescing. Mr. and Mrs. M. McDougal and friends of Medford were calling on friends here Sunday morning on their way to Diamond Lake on a picnic. Mrs. Ralph Watson and son Carroll were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker Sunday. Monday, they drove to town to meet a friend from California, who arrived for a few weeks' vacation at the Hamaker ranger station, where the Watsons are stationed this year. Mrs. Mary Warner was a guest of her son, Johnny Warner, July 12 and an overnight guest of her daughter, Mrs. Callie Frye. Mike Tucker and Jim Britt and nephew of Ashland and Boyd Tucker from here spent July 14 and 15 fishing on the upper Rogue River. They report having a good catch. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hutchinson plan on going to Portland July 19 to visit a few days before returning to their home in Seattle. Medford Mail Tribune, July 18, 1934, page 2 McLEOD
McLEOD, July 18.--(Spl.)--An epidemic of summer flu has been going
around the last week. Among the most severe cases reported are Jim
Rodgers and Gus Ditsworth, who have both been confined to the house,
while a few children have had slight attacks.Roy Vaughn spent several days at home with his family over the weekend. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Train at their home July 12. Ralph Train has enlisted with the Annie Springs CCC. Mrs. McFarland, Miss Erma Glass and Bill Cadwallader spent Sunday at their homes. Harry Harding visited his family at Crater Lake Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Kurtz are located in Mr. Hoag's cabin by the bridge, where they are contemplating making their home for the coming winter. Mrs. Kurtz is a sister to Dale and Jim Sawyer. W. D. Coburn spent the weekend with his family. Harry McIntyre has joined the Union Creek CCC. Little Billy Coburn, who tries his best to fulfill his daddy's place during his absence, has waged a campaign against gophers raiding the family garden. Billy uses poison barley and finds it highly effective but was surprised when he discovered one of their 60-pound porkers sacrificed for the cause. James Thomas is helping Gus Ditsworth with his haying. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vaughn and sons attended a birthday party honoring Mrs. Vaughn's mother, Mrs. Dave Pence, last Sunday. It is reported that local campgrounds are enjoying increased business over the last several years. Fishing is also steadily improving, and good catches of steelheads are now being made. Medford Mail Tribune, July 18, 1934, page 7 REESE CREEK
REESE CREEK, July 19.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Frank Smith reported back to work
July 9, after two weeks' vacation from the M.M. Department Store in
Medford.Mrs. Everett Evensizer returned home July 11 from the hospital in Medford, where she underwent a major operation. Mrs. W. E. Hammel reports her turkeys are doing very nicely, having an authentic count of over 3,500. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Knadler of Central Point called on Mrs. W. E. Fulton July 10. Abe is still limping around, but the doctor removed the cast from his foot. Jesse Riggins is reported about the same at this writing. Several of the farmers are cutting their second crop of hay and having it baled. The father of Lee and Otto Pusho was taken to a hospital in Medford July 17 for observation. Charley Kohler, who fell from the barn rafters on the Henry Daily ranch, known as the old Eakin place, was taken to his home near Jacksonville after several days in a Medford hospital. An X-ray revealed his right arm broken in two different places. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Valentine and daughter of Red Bluff, Cal., are visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Martin. Mrs. Valentine is Mrs. Martin's daughter. Medford Mail Tribune, July 19, 1934, page 4 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, July 20.--(Spl.)--Those who attended the Long Mountain
Home Circle Club Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Nevah Holman were:
Mesdames Carlyle Natwick, Emmett Klingle, M. L. Pruett, M. C. Kline,
Dora Engelhardt, George Stowell, Elsworth Stowell, Howard Short and the
hostess, Mrs. Nevah Holman, and the Misses Grace Holman and June
Engelhardt. Refreshments were served later in the afternoon.Bill Holman and son Henry have gone to the mountains to ride after cattle. Nick Young was scalded on the arm and shoulder while removing the radiator cap from a tractor Tuesday. J. E. Adams of Spokane and G. A. Palmiter of Portland were dinner guests Monday at the I. R. Kline home. Those who enjoyed Sunday at Holcomb Springs were Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kline, Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short and Mrs. Engelhardt and son and daughter Henry and June. Miss Irene Stowell has been spending several days at the John Smith home in Eagle Point. H. Tichner and Capt. H. C. Smith, both of Klamath Falls, called at the Kline home Wednesday. Capt. Smith is commander of the CCC camp at Devil's Flat. Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick and son Tommy and Marjorie Nichols called at the Elsworth Stowell home Wednesday. Medford Mail Tribune, July 20, 1934, page 13 TRAIL
TRAIL, June 26.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jordan, Miss Georgia Coffee
and Jack Curry, all of Ashland, visited Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker Sunday
at California-on-the-Rogue.Mrs. Eva Segessenman and little daughter Mary visited Mrs. Alma Merriman July 18. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Madison and two children of Berkeley, Cal., were guests for a few days at the home of Mrs. Madison's parents, Mr. and Mrs. LaDieu. Mrs. Bertha Evens of Hood River arrived July 19 for a few days' visit with her mother, Mrs. Zimmerlee, and sister, Mrs. C. M. Blaess. Mrs. Evens hopes her mother will be able to return home with her the last part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Barham of Dunsmuir, Cal., have returned home after a few days' visit with her aunt, Mrs. C. M. Blaess. Dallas Kenny of Ashland stopped for lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker Monday, en route to Huckleberry Mountain, where they have a herd of sheep pasturing for the summer. Mrs. Hazel Adkins and three sons and her mother, Mrs. W. Beebe, all of Agate, visited a few days at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman's. They had been on a camping trip near Prospect for a week. The Merrimans are enjoying a new car. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson called on Mr. and Mrs. Ray Davis at Prospect Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. Lemley of Long Beach are spending a few weeks at Sunset-on-the-Rogue again this year. Roy and Lee Merriman and Billy Mooney spent the past weekend at Buckeye Lake on a fishing trip. Mesdames Anna Briggs, Arlee Ragsdale, Lyal Tucker and Jennie Hutchinson called on Mrs. Eva Segessenman July 20. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wagner and children of Halsey, Ore., visited for a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Minnie Blaess. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hutchinson write back they had no trouble getting gas en route to Portland, on account of the strike. Medford Mail Tribune, July 26, 1934, page 4 SERA CANNERIES OPEN AUGUST 2
Operations of canneries under the SERA food preservation program will
be under way at Trail and Rogue River, August 2, it was announced today
at the Jackson County relief committee headquarters.At Rogue River, the kitchen will be located in the Community Hall; a place for the Trail cannery to be announced later. Canneries are being operated under regular schedule in this city and Ashland. Talent and Bellview relief cases are handled at Ashland, after application at the Armory kitchen. The relief committee stated every family who is eligible should make application, as the project is a self-help proposition. Local relief cases may report to the city hall offices of the SERA for certification. Medford Mail Tribune, July 26, 1934, page 5 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, July 26.--(Spl.)--Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry
were Mr. and Mrs. Will Frideger and Mrs. Frances Nelson, all of Medford.Mr. and Mrs. Oren Maxfield of Edgewood, Cal., were visiting J. D. Maxfield Friday. Mrs. H. W. Wright attended the club at Wyant's last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Simmons, who are visiting at the Monia home, spent a few days last week at Hilt, Cal., with the Vernon Monia family. They returned on Sunday accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Monia. H. W. Wright and son Billy and Reed Charley enjoyed the ball game at Medford Sunday. Bill Gibson and Mr. Ewart of Medford were calling on friends here Tuesday. Mrs. Jack Conger, who has been camping at the Bradshaw Drop with her husband, returned to Medford last week and will be employed in the packing house. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Warren and little granddaughter of Portland were overnight guests at the W. M. Hansen home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Charley are the proud parents of a baby girl, born at the Sacred Heart Hospital July 22. Lester and Glen Marshall and Louis Rohrer spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marshall at the Forest Service camp above Prospect. Medford Mail Tribune, July 26, 1934, page 9 McLEOD
McLEOD, July 26.--(Spl.)--Pear picking began at the Weeks orchard July 23.Ted Smith returned home from the hospital Friday in a much improved condition, although he will be unable to resume work for some time. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Parker and daughter Dorothy, who are vacationing at McLeod campground, were shopping in Medford Monday. A light rain fell here Saturday morning, cooling the atmosphere considerably. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ditsworth and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ditsworth and family spent several days at Hamaker Meadows last week, looking after their stock. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Peyton and family have returned from a trip to Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rodgers and family were in Medford Wednesday. N. F. Ohrt is working at Crater Lake. W. D. Coburn is expected home to work in Weeks' packing house. Mr. and Mrs. Neeley are giving a wiener roast for the members of the Laurelhurst school at their home Wednesday. C. W. Thomas is visiting his son in California. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holzgang and children of Prospect spent Friday afternoon at the Ohrt home. Hobart Ditsworth has been busy attending to added troubles on electric lines, due to Saturday's rains. Mr. Meeker, the fire warden, and Mr. Ditsworth were called to Sunset-on-the-Rogue to extinguish a fire on a crossarm Saturday. Mrs. A. T. Haines expects to leave this week for Marshfield with her sister, Mrs. E. D. Brownlee, who has been visiting her. The following were Medford visitors Friday: Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag, Miss Betty Coburn, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Allworth and James Thomas. Medford Mail Tribune, July 26, 1934, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, July 27.--(Spl.)--Charlie Cingcade is busy threshing grain in this district now.I. R. Kline is beginning work in the Bear Creek packing house. Bonney Jean Stowell is spending several days at Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young's. The Turkey Tour was well attended from many districts Wednesday. Mrs. Hazel Stoner and Lyle Van Scoy of Eagle Point called on Mrs. Alice Nichols Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell called on Wes Childreth of Eagle Point Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Alice Nichols spent several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Swearingen of Drain, Ore., last week. Mrs. Cora Smith of Eagle Point and Miss Dollie Stowell of Portland called on Mrs. Elsworth Stowell Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Nevah Holman and daughters Grace and Mary Ellen, Mrs. Ruby Young and Bonney Jean Stowell attended the Home Economics club at Mrs. Cliff Hickson's of Eagle Point Wednesday afternoon. Miss Irene Stowell has been visiting Marjorie Nichols of Lake Creek for several days. Medford Mail Tribune, July 27, 1934, page 13 McLEOD
McLEOD, July 31.--(Spl.)--Gus Ditsworth, who was taken to the hospital
Monday, is reported to be recovering nicely and is expected home soon.Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass had as their Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Walker and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Walker and family of Beagle and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark of Medford. Harry Harding spent the weekend with his family at Crater Lake. Mrs. Harry McIntyre went to Medford Thursday to consult her physician. Mrs. Gus Ditsworth and Mrs. Jim Rodgers are suffering from flu. Mr. Camp fell from the ladder while picking pears at the Weeks orchard and injured his back, necessitating his staying home a few days. Mr. Buckmaster is spending his vacation at his summer home on Butte Creek. He is reported to have made some fine catches of salmon. Mr. McFarland and Bill Cadwallader have secured work at pear picking in the valley. Mrs. Fern Smith and children spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gordon of Red Blanket. Mrs. Jory and children of Oakland are guests of her mother, Mrs. Anna B. Weeks, and brother Stewart. Medford Mail Tribune, July 31, 1934, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, July 31--(Spl.)--A.
Woodrich is home from the hospital and is recovering rapidly from his
recent illness.Sam Coy spent a few days in Eugene and Salem on business. The oiling and graveling of the road through Eagle Point is finished and a big improvement to the city. Pear picking started Monday morning at the Ala Vista orchard with a large crew of pickers. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Spencer have a new car. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt, James Waters and A. Woodrich spent Sunday at Dead Indian Soda Springs. Ted Seaman was in Portland last week transacting business for the irrigation district. Wes Childreth, who has been confined to his home for some time by illness, is reported to be improving. Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Haak, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davies and W. E. Davies attended the Pomona grange meeting at Applegate Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, July 31, 1934, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, Aug. 1.--(Spl.)--The many friends of E. E. Ash will be sorry to
know he became so ill Monday that it was necessary to return him to the
Community Hospital that evening. He had returned home from the hospital
Saturday evening.Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dawson have returned to their home near Chiloquin after spending the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson. While here they accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker on an overnight trip to the Ragsdale springs on the summit of Umpqua Mountain. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor of Ashland, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rinder of Seattle and Mr. and Mrs. W. Gannaway of Medford picnicked on the river beach at the Hutchinson home Friday. Mr. Rinder, who is traveling for a tea company, especially enjoyed the good fishing and hopes to fish again next year. This was his first try at the fishing in Rogue River. Mrs. Florence Watson and son Carroll took Leo Albers to the train Thursday to return to his home at San Luis Obispo, Cal., after a ten days' vacation at the Watson home. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hughes are working at the Weeks place, helping with the pear crop. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman and little daughter Mary called at the Trusty home on Elk Creek Sunday afternoon and were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Blaess Sunday evening. Mrs. Blanche Zimmerlee is helping with the work at Rogue Elk during the busy season. Mrs. Crawford of Medford spent Sunday, July 29, at Trail. Ace Weeks, who underwent a second operation at the Sacred Heart Hospital July 30, is reported doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammond and family of Willow Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Burnfiel, Marie and June Wilkinson from near Jacksonville, were dinner guests at the Harry Merriman home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Skillman and daughter of Fort Bidwell, Cal., are expected to arrive here August 3 for a few days' visit with her sister, Mrs. Florence Watson, and family. Mrs. Emma Jean Nye underwent an operation at the Community Hospital July 28. Bill Mooney was an overnight guest at the Merriman home Saturday night. Billy will soon return to Marysville, Cal., where he has a position in a jewelry store. Miss Lucy Weeks is spending a few days visiting Miss Edith Malkemus. Mrs. Georgia Wilson is home with her mother, Mrs. Geo. Weeks, after several weeks spent at Chemult, Ore. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Paxton of Hood River drove down July 28 to get his mother, Mrs. Bertha Evans, and Mrs. Evans' mother, Mrs. Zimmerlee. Mrs. Zimmerlee expects to spend the remainder of the summer with her daughter at Hood River. Bobby Blaess is suffering from a bad cut on his foot but is better at this time. Esther Williams and Curtis Smith called on Mabel Ragsdale Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mildred Young is staying with friends in Trail this week. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. B. Cottrell are sorry to know of the passing of their youngest son. Medford Mail Tribune, August 1, 1934, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Aug. 1.--(Spl.)--Miss Kathleen Hutchings and Miss Carol
Sylvester were visiting different homes here last Tuesday before
starting for Saginaw, where they will attend the convention.H. W. Wright, Joe Maxfield and Bill Swain were business visitors in Medford Saturday. John Butler of Medford visited at the home of his uncle, J. Butler, Thursday. On Friday, Mr. and Mrs. J. Butler went to Ashland, where they were overnight guests at the home of Mrs. Goldie Wolfe. Mrs. Jessie Glass celebrated her husband's birthday with a dinner at their home Sunday evening. There will be an all-day service at the schoolhouse Sunday, August 5. Sunday school at 11 o'clock, with lunch at noon, followed by a short program and preaching by Rev. John Stille of Shady Cove. The community is cordially invited to attend. Brownsboro seems quite deserted as so many residents have started picking pears in the orchards Monday. Medford Mail Tribune, August 1, 1934, page 7 BUTTE CREEK BRIDGE MUST BE REPLACED
The county court and county engineer today are inspecting a bridge over
the South Fork of Little Butte Creek, near Mrs. Tonn's place. The
bridge is at the end of its usefulness and will have to be replaced at
a cost of $2000. The county engineer reports it is apt to fall down and
is no longer strong enough to hold heavy or continued traffic. The
bridge serves a considerable number of people, and travel to the Dead
Indian Soda Springs.Medford Mail Tribune, August 2, 1934, page 3 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Aug. 3.--(Spl.)--An enjoyable picnic was held in the
Ashland Lithia Park Sunday, honoring mothers and fathers. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and son Sammy, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and son
and daughter Lyle and Barbara, Mrs. Sarah Coy, Mrs. Mary Taylor, Mrs.
Sarah Howlett, Mrs. Lottie Ayres, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harnish and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry, Miss Minnie Putman, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashpole
and son Donald, Mr. R. I. Price, Sam Harnish, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dutton,
all of Eagle Point, Mrs. John Ashpole and Mrs. Susie Stewart, both of
Medford, Mrs. Ella Holman and grandson Lloyd Van Dyke, both of Ashland
and Mrs. W. R. Holman and daughter Grace, of this district.A board meeting was held at the Long Mountain schoolhouse Thursday evening for the purpose of electing a teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Faye McAlpine of Klamath Falls called at the Howard Short home Sunday. Miss Dollie Stowell, who has been visiting friends and relatives here for several weeks, left for Portland on Thursday. Mrs. M. L. Pruett returned Wednesday after a few days' visit with Mrs. John Cox at Holcomb Springs. Miss Verta Stowell is staying at Union Creek for several days visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dick Chase. Mary Ellen Holman is spending a week in Ashland visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Ella Holman. Bill Holman and son Henry left Sunday for the mountains, where they will ride for their cattle. Medford Mail Tribune, August 3, 1934, page 13 JOHN WILKINSON, 10, PNEUMONIA VICTIM
John Raymond Wilkinson, aged 10, died at the Community Hospital in
Ashland, Ore., early Monday, after a two days' illness. He was the
eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Wilkinson of Eagle Point and
attended the Eagle Point schools.He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Wilkinson, one sister and one brother, Thelma and Donald. Funeral services will be held at the Perl Funeral Home, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., Rev. John Stille officiating; interment in Siskiyou Memorial Park. Medford Mail Tribune, August 6, 1934, page 3 Why Doggone the Game Commission?
To the Editor:In "Comment on Day's News," Aug. 3, the state game commission is criticized--or charged--with opening the wildfowl season October 26th, thereby causing financial losses to Southern Oregon, etc. "The state game commission ought to reconsider its action…" says Mr. Jenkins, in bewailing the lost dollars. Fortunately the migratory bird act is administered by the U.S. Biological Survey, and they give more consideration to conservation of wildfowl than to dollar-marked ravings. The Biological Survey fixed the open season dates after thoroughly investigating all angles of the wildfowl problems. Without such action, ducks and geese were doomed. JOHN H. HECKNER, Brownsboro, Ore. "Communications," Medford Mail Tribune, August 7, 1934, page 4 CHARLES H. RUSHO DIES, EAGLE POINT
Charles H. Rusho passed away at
the home of his son three miles east of Eagle Point at 9:00 p.m. Monday
at the age of 80.Mr. and Mrs. Rusho came to that section from Roseburg about three years ago to be with their son. Besides his wife, Frances Rusho, he leaves eight children, two of whom, Otto and Leonell, reside near Eagle Point. The others reside elsewhere. There are also a number of grandchildren. Funeral services in charge of Conger Funeral Parlors will be held at the grave in Rogue River cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Hilton of Grants Pass officiating. Medford Mail Tribune, August 8, 1934, page 5 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Aug.
8.--(Spl.)--The all-day meeting held in the schoolhouse last Sunday was
well attended and enjoyed by all.Sunday school was held at 11 o'clock, and after a delicious lunch at noon, ending with ice cream and cake, the following program was rendered: Song by the congregation; prayer, Rev. John Stille; recitation, Beth Cingcade, vocal solo, "Up Calvary's Hill," Mrs. Louis Rohrer; recitation, Verna Cingcade; recitation, Mildred Hansen; song, "Old Rugged Cross," Gerald Hansen; recitations, Lois Wright, Frances Myers and Billy Wright; vocal duet, Rev. John Stille and Eli Stille; recitations, Mrs. Chas. Cingcade and Mr. Wright of Eagle Point; recitation, Eli Stille of Shady Cove. Rev. John Stille then spoke on the value of a Sunday school in a community and urged all parents to help in any way possible to make it a success. Members of the Sunday school wish to extend their thanks and appreciation to Rev. Stille and brother Eli Stille of Shady Cove, for the help given us in making the meeting a success. Glen Marshall is spending a few days at Lake o' the Woods. G. A. Hansen and family left Monday for a week's camping on the north fork of Little Butte Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Bagley of Mt. Shasta City, Cal., were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Butler last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Oren Maxfield of Edgewood, Cal., were overnight guests at the J. D. Maxfield home Sunday. Sunday afternoon they visited at Applegate with the Lyle Hard family. Bill Swain motored to Foots Creek Sunday on a prospecting trip. Mrs. Jesse Glass, Geneva Glass and Leland Dysinger visited in Phoenix Sunday. Bill Swain began the repair work on the schoolhouse and teacherage Monday morning. Both will receive a new coat of paint inside and out, which is very much needed, and which will also be an improvement in appearance. Medford Mail Tribune, August 8, 1934, page 7 TRAIL
TRAIL, Aug. 8.--(Spl.)--Gus
Ditsworth has returned to his home from the hospital in a much improved
condition.Mrs. Ted Smith, who spent last week caring for her father, Alfred Gordon of Red Blanket, has returned home. Mr. Collingwood has been doing some carpenter work the past week in the McLeod campground. Harry Harding has been suffering from a bad felon on one of his fingers, necessitating making several trips to town for treatment. Miss Erma Glass spent the past week with friends at Crater Lake. Mrs. Von Stein and son were in Medford Saturday on business. A number of young people spent an enjoyable evening at the E. L. Glass home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rodgers and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass. Ted Smith is home from the hospital. His injured leg, though much improved, still requires occasional treatments. ----
TRAIL, Aug. 8.--(Spl.)--The many friends of E. E. Ash are glad to learn
he is gradually improving from his recent illness. However, he is still
at the hospital in Medford.Billy Mooney of Prospect was an overnight guest at the Merriman home Saturday night, and Mr. and Mrs. Mooney visited there Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Swingle and Mrs. Elmore of upper Trail were shopping in Medford August 4. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman spent Sunday evening visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Dr. Cole left for Crescent City Saturday and expects to be away till next spring. Miss Trancilia LaDieu and Icel Caster visited at the LaDieu home August 5. Mrs. Berretto of San Francisco, who is stopping at California on the Rogue for a few days, called on Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson August 4. The Berrettos used to stop at Sunset on the Rogue when the Hutchinsons had the camp, so are quite old friends of the Hutchinsons. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammond and son Lloyd, of Willow Springs district, visited her sister, Mrs. Merriman, August 4. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jardon of Ashland were weekend guests at the Boyd Tucker home. B. Hutchinson of Oakland arrived here August 3 to spend a week's vacation with his wife, who is staying in the S. W. Hutchinson cottage. Guy Merriman spent most of last week visiting friends at Prospect, most of the time at the Tilton home. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. B. Clark. Mrs. J. A. LaDieu is working in Medford for a while. Mrs. Alma Merriman took Mr. and Mrs. Tom Weeks to Medford August 3. After shopping they called at the hospital to see Tom's uncle, Ace Weeks. They report he is gradually improving. Miss Laurabelle LaDieu returned home Saturday after visiting several days at Union Creek as guest of Miss Betty Crow. Frank Ragsdale has returned to the Union Creek CCC camp. He had been helping his brother, Wilmer, on the farm for two weeks. Mesdames Alma Merriman, Eva Segessenman and Lyal Tucker visited with Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson Wednesday afternoon. They and Mrs. Zella Ditsworth and Mrs. Pete Betts are all planning to attend the Home Makers' camp at Lake of the Woods, to be held four days, beginning August 9. Medford Mail Tribune, August 8, 1934, page 7 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Aug. 10.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. George Daley and Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Brown spent Sunday at Yreka and Fort Jones, Cal. They
visited Mr. Daley's son and some old schoolmates of Mrs. Brown's that
she had not seen for 30 years.Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley have returned from a three weeks' trip to the mountains above Butte Falls, where they were putting up hay and moving cattle to higher range. Mrs. Millard Robertson is home from the hospital and is recovering nicely from a recent operation. Mrs. Harold Guerin of San Francisco is visiting relatives in Eagle Point. Mrs. Lottie Van Scoy and Mrs. Harold Guerin spent Sunday at Crater Lake. The local cheese factory opened on Thursday after being closed for a month on account of the illness of Mr. Woodrich. Mrs. Mae Ross Walker of Portland is a guest of Mrs. Roy Stanley this week. Mrs. Edith Weidman spent the weekend visiting her sister at Portland. Mrs. Royal Brown is visiting her son and family at Portland for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. John Rader, Mrs. Roy Ashpole and Mrs. Beryl Hickson returned Sunday from a trip to Portland. The Grange H.E.C. club is sponsoring an ice cream social in the Eagle Point city park the evening of August 23. Mrs. Jim Rummel of Medford is visiting Grandma Taylor this week. Mrs. Bernice Hansen and Miss Florence Ball of Puyallup, Wash., were guests of Mrs. Van Scoy over the weekend. They visited Crater Lake Sunday. Mrs. Theron Taylor, Grandma Taylor and Mrs. Rummel spent Monday visiting relatives and friends in Jacksonville. The Copco pictures of the Diamond Jubilee, shown at the Grange hall Tuesday night, drew a large crowd and were greatly enjoyed by all. Medford Mail Tribune, August 10, 1934, page 8 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Aug. 10.--(Spl.)--Miss Marjorie Davis of Klamath Falls
is a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short for several days this week.Miss Marjorie Nichols of Lake Creek is spending several days visiting Miss Irene Stowell. Mr. and Mrs. Fay McAlpine of Tacoma called on Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. McAlpine are planning to stay in Medford permanently. Mr. McAlpine represents Nalley's products. The Long Mountain Home Circle met August 8 with Mrs. Dora Engelhardt. Those who enjoyed the afternoon were: Mrs. Ruth Klingle, Mrs. Bill Holman, Mrs. Thelma Short, Mrs. Ross Kline and the hostess, Mrs. Dora Engelhardt and daughter June, and the Misses Grace Holman and Marjorie Davis of Klamath Falls. Later ice cream and cake were served. The afternoon was spent in piecing quilt blocks. Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline called at the Whetstone home in Agate Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and family attended the Literary Club picnic at Rancheria Sunday. Everybody enjoyed the day. Miss Grace Holman was a Tuesday afternoon caller of Miss Marjorie Davis at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short. Medford Mail Tribune, August 10, 1934, page 15 BIG TRAIL BLAZE UNDER CONTROL
What is believed to have been the largest forest fire of the season,
covering eight acres of timbered land one-half mile north of Trail, was
put under control yesterday by 15 men assigned from the Trail guard
station. The fire was reported at 4:45 p.m. Friday and was corralled
and trenched by 7:15 p.m. No damage to neighboring farms was reported
to Forest Service officials.Medford Mail Tribune, August 12, 1934, page 10 3-C BOYS HALT FIRE AT TRAIL
The 1747th Co. CCC, Camp Upper Rogue at Union Creek, again demonstrated
their efficiency as fire fighters. Friday at 5:45 p.m., a call for 25
men to extinguish a forest fire near Trail was received by the camp. In
a little less than five minutes the men and equipment were loaded in
trucks and on the road. The fire was 36 miles from camp, but within 55
minutes the crew were in the fire line, and by 9 p.m. the fire,
covering some five to nine acres, was under control and only a crew of
six men was needed to guard the fire line during the night. Saturday
morning a crew of 15 additional men was sent to complete the job of
extinguishing the remaining spots of fire within the line.This CCC company had demonstrated previously that it could be depended upon for such emergencies, and this proves conclusively that the company is dependable. The entire company is composed of men from Medford and vicinity. Medford Mail Tribune, August 14, 1934, page 2 SERA CANNING AT EAGLE PT. AUG. 16
Thursday, August 16, cannery operations conducted as a part of the SERA
food preservation program will start at Eagle Point, with the kitchen
located in the Grange hall, it was announced today at Jackson County
Relief Committee headquarters.The Eagle Point kitchen will operate three days out of every other week, and families who qualify as relief cases in the Eagle Point district should get appointments to bring products to the kitchen for canning, the relief committee stated. As canning is a self-help program, it is urged that all needy families who are certified as eligible make appointments at the various kitchens throughout the valley to bring foodstuffs for preservation, in order that they may be ensured a supply for the coming winter. Families in doubt of their eligibility should report to the committee's offices on the third floor of the city hall. Medford Mail Tribune, August 14, 1934, page 2 AUTO FIRM ANSWERS CLAIM
Answer to the damage suit of Delbert Tingleaf, Eagle Point youth,
against the C. E. Gates Auto Co. and R. E. Miller, a salesman, was
filed yesterday in circuit court.OF EAGLE PT. YOUTH FOR DAMAGES It is admitted in the answer that permission was granted Ralph Dinsmore to drive the auto by salesman Miller, but that Dinsmore exceeded the limitations placed upon the driving and, instead of stopping at Eagle Point, continued on the Crater Lake Highway and the Butte Falls road. Miller drove the auto to the Dinsmore ranch, five miles from Eagle Point, for a demonstration, it is shown, and there granted young Dinsmore's request to operate the vehicle. Tingleaf, the answer contends, accepted Dinsmore's invitation to ride and did not remonstrate at the alleged high speed or careless driving. At a curve on the Butte Falls road the accident occurred in which Tingleaf sustained injuries for which he seeks damages aggregating $20,000. Young Dinsmore was driving. In the same crash Jesse Walton, another Eagle Point youth, sustained injuries. The accident occurred July 28, 1932. The action is taken by young Tingleaf through his mother as guardian. In the first trial an involuntary non-suit was granted by the court. Tingleaf claims permanent injuries to his leg. Medford Mail Tribune, August 14, 1934, page 3 TRAIL
TRAIL, Aug. 15.--(Spl.)--Miss Lucy Weeks, who underwent an appendicitis
operation August 7 in Medford, is reported as doing nicely.Mrs. Wallace Cushman is ill in a Medford hospital. E. E. Ash is gradually improving but still is in the hospital. Mesdames Katie Ash, Lyal Tucker and Alma Merriman all drove to Ashland Monday to get canning peaches. Mrs. Florence Watson and son Carroll were calling on friends here August 14. Mrs. Anna Wilson of Medford is spending the week at the S. W. Hutchinson home. Macy Hinthorn, who is in a CCC camp in Lake County, was home on a visit the past week. Mrs. Wilmer Ragsdale was in Medford August 14 to have some dental work done. Mrs. Clara Fisher has returned to her home in Medford after a few days spent at the Segessenman home caring for little Mary, while Mrs. Segessenman was on a camping trip to Lake of the Woods for a few days. Mrs. R. Ryans of Medford visited with Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson August 13 while Mr. Ryans and the boys went fishing. Mesdames Alma Merriman, Lyal Tucker, Eva Segessenman and Jennie Hutchinson returned home Sunday from a four days camping trip at Lake of the Woods. While there they made a trip to Mt. McLoughlin. All reached the lookout station but Mrs. Hutchinson, who gave up three-fourths of a mile from the summit. The round trip was 15 miles. Mr. and Mrs. B. Hutchinson returned to their home in Oakland August 8 after having spent a month's vacation here. Medford Mail Tribune, August 15, 1934, page 2 PIONEER DAUGHTER OF MRS. HOWLETT DIES IN SPOKANE
EAGLE POINT, Aug. 15.--(Spl.)--Mother Howlett received word of the
passing of her daughter, Sarah Howlett Lewis, on Sunday, August 12, at
her ranch home near Spokane, Wash.(By Gertrude Haak) Mrs. Lewis was born June 3, 1869, on the old homestead of her parents, Alfred C. and Sarah Howlett, which was located about three miles from Eagle Point on the Big Desert, south of the present Charles Cingcade home, and was the eldest daughter of 13 children, only two of whom are still living. Raised in this community, she was married to James M. Lewis on September 3, 1890, while living on what is now the Ala Vista orchard, and where her parents lived for 18 years. The first 10 years of her married life was spent with her husband on the Britt place, and there their two children, Edward and Virgie, were born. They moved to Sterling on the Applegate River in 1900, where they lived until 1906, then went to Kansas for a year, returning in 1907 and moving to a ranch near Spokane, which has been their home ever since. Her husband, James H. Lewis, passed away in April of this year. Mrs. Lewis had been in poor health for several years, but with the passing of her husband she became more subject to heart attacks, which resulted in her death. Besides her aged mother, Mrs. Sarah Howlett of Eagle Point, she leaves to mourn her passing one son, Edward Lewis of Colville, Wash., a daughter, Virgie Potts of Sprague, Wash., two grandchildren, Donald and Delbert Lewis and two sisters, Octavia Shaw of Portland, and Hattie Howlett of Eagle Point. She was buried near her home at Spokane. And to Mother Howlett, beloved pioneer mother, who has endured all the privation, the heartaches and suffering, as well as the joys of the pioneer mother, the proprietress of the Sunnyside Hotel at Eagle Point, who, though nearing the four-score and ten mark, is still actively engaged in the performance of her daily duties, who has buried husband and eleven children, and to her daughter, Hattie, the sympathy of the entire community and all of Southern Oregon is extended in this new sorrow. Medford Mail Tribune, August 15, 1934, page 6 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Aug. 16.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Ruth Vettel and daughter Thelma of
Berkeley, Calif., were overnight guests at the home of Mrs. Vettel's
sister, Mrs. W. M. Hansen, Tuesday.Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tucker and children enjoyed a picnic in the park at Ashland on Sunday of last week. George Brown and daughter Helen and John Beam made a trip to Huckleberry Mountain last Thursday. Mrs. Jesse Glass had as guests on Tuesday of last week Mrs. Albert Glass and daughter, Miss Erma. Other guests at the Glass home on Friday were Mrs. Bigham and daughters and Mrs. Askew. Miss Daily of Medford is in charge Wright's store and service station while Mr. and Mrs. Wright and children are spending a few days at the coast. Bill Swain accompanied them on the trip. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Henry and children of Imperial Valley arrived Tuesday for an extended visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tucker. Gertrude Bloomingcamp of Hornbrook, Calif., is a guest at the home of her aunt, Mrs. L. J. Rohrer, and uncles, W. M. and G. A. Hansen, and families. Medford Mail Tribune, August 16, 1934, page 11 SARAH HOWLETT'S BROTHER PASSES
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug 17.--(AP)--Funeral services will be held here
tomorrow for James H. Cooke, 69, for the past 37 years employed by the
Pacific Bridge and the Swigert-Hart companies. He died here yesterday.Cooke is survived by a son, James L. Cooke, of Salem; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Robertson of Portland; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Howlett of Medford, and by two brothers. Medford Mail Tribune, August 17, 1934, page 1 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Aug 18.--(Spl.)--Everyone is busy picking pears in this district now.Mr. and Mrs. Jess Lawson and son from Oklahoma are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley and three children were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs. M. L. Pruett. The dinner was honoring Mrs. Stanley's birthday. The rock crusher is grinding rock for the highways at the lower Butte Creek bridge, giving quite a number of men employment. Miss Gladys Nichols of Eagle Point is spending several days at the Natwick home. Mrs. H. C. Short and Mrs. I. R. Kline were shopping in Medford Thursday. Medford Mail Tribune, August 19, 1934, page 3 TRAIL
TRAIL, Aug 23.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Chamberlin of Chicago
arrived Saturday for a few days' visit with relatives here. Mr.
Chamberlin is a brother of Mrs. E. E. Ash.Mrs. Eva Segessenman shopped in Medford Friday. Little Bobby Blaess is home after spending a week with his father at Diamond Lake. Mrs. Anna Briggs is helping in the Howe store for a few days. Mrs. Sprat Wells has been quite sick, but is much better at this time. Miss Lena Zimmerlee is spending a few weeks with her mother on Elk Creek before school starts. Miss Christine Zimmerlee is helping Mrs. Blaess in the store. Mrs. Irma Cushman, Wanda Howe and George Howe were in Medford Thursday, calling at the hospital to see Mr. Ash, who is gradually improving. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Swingle and Mrs. Marie Bennett were shopping in Medford August 18. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dawson of Chiloquin spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson. Mrs. Rose Cushman of upper Trail visited August 18 with her son Charley and family. Roger Castellon and Mr. Puddy [Priddy?] have brought Dean DeVold's place on Elk Creek. Miss Betty Corn of Union Creek is spending a few days visiting Miss Laurabell LaDieu. L. Crawford was shopping in Medford August 17. Mr. and Mrs. George Howe of Centralia are still here to be near her brother, E. E. Ash, who is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. L. Yancey and son Bob, also his boy friend, Rodger, from Palo Alto, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Walt Young of San Francisco left for home the past week after spending several weeks' vacation at Sunset on the Rogue. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson of Trail and Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson and little daughter, Shirley of Klamath Falls, left for Crescent City Sunday morning, where they will spend a week's vacation. On their return they expect to visit Gold Beach, Bandon and Marshfield. Medford Mail Tribune, August 23, 1934, page 11 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Aug. 23.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Barrows of South
Dakota moved into one of the Wright cottages last week for the summer.
They visited the Sunday school and Mr. Barrows gave an interesting
talk, taking his text from John 3:1.Miss Margaret Daily spent a few days last week with Mrs. Imogene Charley before returning to her home in Medford. Junior Matlock visited at the home of Bruce Hansen several days last week. Mrs. Walter Marshall of the Forest Service camp will spend two weeks at home. The Marshalls and Ed Tucker are busy filling their silos. Mrs. Elizabeth Grissom was a guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Mayfield, the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hard visited at the Mayfield home Saturday. Medford Mail Tribune, August 23, 1934, page 11 McLEOD
McLEOD, Aug. 26.--(Spl.)--Miss Erma Glass left Saturday for California, where she has secured employment.Mr. and Mrs. Ray Vaughn and sons spent the weekend at Crescent City. Mrs. J. E. Peyton has as her house guest her sister, Miss Hanson, of Aberdeen, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth and family are spending a two weeks' vacation visiting relatives at Applegate and on the coast. A daughter was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. Alga Abbot of Butte Falls. Mrs. Abbot will be remembered as Imogene Edmondson. Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Train and party of friends visited relatives here Sunday. Mr. Banty was an overnight guest of his nephew, Bill Coburn, Tuesday night. G. W. Thomas returned Tuesday after spending a few days in Medford. Medford Mail Tribune, August 23, 1934, page 11 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Aug 24.--(Spl.)--A watermelon feed was enjoyed at the
Long Mountain schoolhouse Friday evening by several of the neighbors.Mrs. Natwick took a group of Boy Scouts to Jackson Hot Springs swimming Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith of Eagle Point were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and son Sammy; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cowden, both of Eagle Point and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and family spent Sunday afternoon at the Ray Harnish home in Eagle Point. They enjoyed cake and ice cream later in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell enjoyed several days on the coast visiting friends and relatives. Bill Holman is helping Carl Esch grind his hay. Medford Mail Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 11 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Aug 28.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Dora Harrock of Portland spent a
week here visiting her sister, Mrs. Edith Weidman. She returned home
Monday.Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Daley and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown motored to Klamath Falls Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Curtice and children and Miss Gertrude Adamson of Tacoma and Mrs. Walter Painter and children are visiting relatives in Eagle Point. Sam Coy came down from his ranch to attend Grange Tuesday night and the ice cream social Thursday night. Grange H.E.C. Club will be entertained by Miss Hutchinson at Trail Aug. 20. Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Adamson and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Carnes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Theron Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Curtice and family, Gertrude and Lloyd Adamson and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Painter held a family reunion and picnic dinner at Dead Indian Soda Springs Sunday. Eagle Point schools will open September 10. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Young motored to the Oregon Caves Sunday. Mrs. Sims of Butte Falls and Mrs. Scot Boyer spent Aug. 22 with Mrs. Percy Haley. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davies have moved back to their home in Eagle Point after spending the summer at their ranch in the Antelope district. Mrs. S. A. Howlett and daughter Hattie and Rose Whaley returned from Portland Tuesday, having been called there by the death of Mrs. Howlett's brother. Mrs. Grace von der Hellen, a former resident of Eagle Point, now living in Portland, visited friends here for a few days. Medford Mail Tribune, August 28, 1934, page 9 McLEOD
McLEOD, Aug. 28.--(Spl.)--The McLeod Home Extension Unit will hold its
first fall meeting the afternoon of Sept. 6 at McLeod dining room for
the purpose of planning the year's program. Alice Malin, who is acting
home demonstrator agent during the absence of Mabel C. Mack, will be in
charge. Every homemaker in the community is asked to be present.Mr. and Mrs. Bill Beck, Miss Esther Beck, Mrs. Nora Hawkins and children were Sunday guests of Mrs. Scott at the Weeks' camp. Little Jackie Rodgers had his tonsils removed last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Gordon and Betty Broughton of Prospect, Misses Helen and Barbara Newman of Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vincent, Miss Clara Gordon, Mrs. Janie Smith and Mr. Alexander were Sunday callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith. Little Dean von Stein has been quite ill with summer flu for a few days. We have had the hottest weather of the summer during the past week with the temperature hovering near 100 degrees and as high as 104 on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Buckmaster and friends, who have spent the summer here, have returned to their home in California. Little Billie Coburn had his tonsils removed Monday. Miss Betty Coburn is spending a week visiting her friends, Carrol and Joyce Nedrey, at Pinehurst. Medford Mail Tribune, August 28, 1934, page 9 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Aug. 30.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heckner are spending
several days at Weaverville, Cal., visiting with Mrs. Heckner's
brother, whom she had not seen for over 20 years.Walter Beam was hurt last week while at work on his ranch. Two ribs were broken, but he is improving rapidly. Mrs. Barrows spent last Wednesday visiting Mrs. Charles Cingcade at Eagle Point. Mildred Hansen accompanied Verna Cingcade to the sheep camp Saturday. Lois Wright attended the party given at Mrs. Luther Day's Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Simmons and daughter returned to their home at Glendale, Calif., after spending the last two months with Mrs. Edna Monia. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wright and little son of Medford were guests at the H. W. Wright home Sunday. Mrs. John Day of Central Point was calling on friends here Tuesday. Mrs. Ed Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker were shopping in Medford Tuesday. Miss Margaret Daily, Mrs. Mary O'Neil and son and Pete Rowe of Medford visited at the Wright home Friday. Mrs. Fred Bloomingcamp and children of Hornbrook, Calif., are guests of her sister, Mrs. L. J. Rohrer, this week. She also visited with her brothers, W. M. and G. A. Hansen, and families. Medford Mail Tribune, August 30, 1934, page 11 TRAIL
TRAIL, Aug 31.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Fitzsimmons, Mr. and Mrs. O.
C. Bartlow and daughter Leceal and son Elsworth, all of Pomeroy, Wash.,
arrived August 27 for a few days' visit with Mr. and Mrs. S. W.
Hutchinson. All are relatives of Mrs. Hutchinson. This is their first
visit to Southern Oregon, and all are pleased with the country here.Mrs. Eva Segessenman and Mrs. Alma Merriman entertained the Home Economics Club of Eagle Point Wednesday afternoon at the home of the former. Mrs. Rhoda Newton, who was to start school here September 3, underwent a goiter operation and will not be able to teach for some time yet. Miss Lucy Weeks has so far recovered from her recent operation as to be able to return to her home here. Mrs. Alma Wilson was shopping in Medford August 27. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman and their sons Ray, Lee and Guy spent August 26 at Diamond Lake visiting some relatives and friends who are camped there for a week or ten days. Vance Pearce of Eagle Point visited with the Merriman boys August 25. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Segessenman and little daughter Mary visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson. Ace Weeks returned home August 29, having spent the past month in the Sacred Heart Hospital in Medford. Mrs. Lyal Tucker, who has been sick, is gradually improving. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain left for their home in Chicago August 27, after spending a week with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flock and three children of Yreka arrived here August 25 for a few days' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson returned home August 25 after a week spent at the coast. While in Marshfield they called on Mr. and Mrs. Jess Lewis, who formerly lived here. Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson and little daughter Shirley were overnight guests at his parents' home. They came to have a visit with the Pomeroy relatives. Medford Mail Tribune, August 31, 1934, page 15 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Aug 31.--(Spl.)--Miss Olive Wilson, home economics
supervisor of Klamath Falls, was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs.
H. C. Short.Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Woody and Mrs. Olan of Corcoran, Calif., are spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Quinn of Klamath Falls were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short last week. Mr. Quinn is cashier for Shaw-Bertram Lumber Co. A picnic dinner was enjoyed Sunday at the state fish hatchery park in Butte Falls. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and two children, Lyle and Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and three children, Elmer, Mary and Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hixson and two daughters, Arlene and Doris, Mrs. I. R. Price, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Harnish and Mrs. Ethel Coy and son Sammy, all of Eagle Point, and Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and daughter Mary Ellen and Mr. and Mrs. George Givan of this district. Miss Mary Harnish of Eagle Point spent one night last week with Bonney Jean Stowell. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holman and children were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short. Medford Mail Tribune, August 31, 1934, page 15 JOSEPH E. WOOD DIES, EAGLE PT.
Joseph E. Wood passed away at his home near Eagle Point Tuesday evening
following a long and gradual decline in health. He was 72 years of age,
born in Knox County, Ohio, and had resided at Eagle Point for the past
five years, coming here from Yoncalla, Oregon.Mr. Wood was a member of the Presbyterian church at Eagle Point. He leaves, besides his wife, one son, Jack Wood, and wife Velma, and three grandchildren, Marie, Marvin and Ellsworth Wood, of Eagle Point. Also two sisters, Belle and Ella Shore, both of Missouri. Funeral services will be conducted by the Conger Funeral Parlors at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Presbyterian church in Eagle Point with Rev. Smith of Butte Falls officiating. Interment in Central Point cemetery. Medford Mail Tribune, September 5, 1934, page 5 TRAIL
TRAIL, Sept. 6.--(Spl.)--Mr. Ash, who returned home from the hospital
in Medford August 30, is still very ill at his home here. His sister,
Mrs. Howe of Centralia, is still here, and his children are all here.Rev. and Mrs. LaDieu spent September 2 in Medford to attend church and visit relatives. Henry Flock came over Sunday from his home at Yreka, and his wife and children returned home with him after spending a week with Mrs. Flock's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker. Frank Ragsdale is spending a few days at his brother's. Wilmer Frank has a badly sprained ankle and is unable to work for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman and boys, Pat and Guy, visited Friday evening at the Boyd Tucker home. Mrs. Eva Segessenman and little daughter Mary, left Tuesday for Eugene to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Titter, who have been spending the past four months at Sunset on the Rogue Auto Camp, are planning on leaving for their home at Long Beach Thursday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. McKinsey and three children of Medford visited Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker September 3. Mrs. McKinsey is a niece of Mr. Tucker's. Mrs. Fred Joy and their boys, who have been visiting at the Scott home for several weeks, left for their home at Gladstone, Ore., September 1. Mrs. Lily Saltzman and Mrs. Spotts of Medford called at the S. W. Hutchinson home September 2 to visit the Pomeroy people who were there. Mrs. Saltzman lived next door to Mr. and Mrs. Fitzsimmons some 25 years ago in Pomeroy, Wash. Mrs. Lyal Tucker was calling on friends at Trail September 5. Boyd Tucker is busy putting the winter wood in the shed at the schoolhouse. The Fitzsimmons and Bartlow families started home September 4. En route they stopped to visit Crater Lake, then on through Bend to Pomeroy, Wash. They also visited the Oregon Caves while here. Medford Mail Tribune, September 6, 1934, page 2 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Sept. 6.--(Spl.)--Mr. Lamphier of Virginia is at the Leland
Charley home visiting his mother, Mrs. Lamphier, and sister, Mrs.
Charley.Al Coe of Klamath Falls was a guest at the J. D. Maxfield home Monday. School opened last Monday with Miss Julia Sidley in charge as teacher. Bill Swain finished painting the schoolhouse and teacherage last week, which had made a wonderful improvement in the appearance. Miss Sidley moved into the teacherage last Saturday. Frank Simpson of Hornbrook, Calif., is visiting with friends here for a few days. Mrs. Fred Bloomingcamp and children, Mrs. L. J. Rohrer, Louis Rohrer, Gerald Hansen and Lois Wright picnicked at Dead Indian Soda Springs last Tuesday. Mrs. Jack Conger, who is working at a packing house in Medford, spent Sunday with Mr. Conger at their camp. Bill Swain has gone to Crater Lake, where he has employment painting the lodge. Margaret and Allen Henry came out from Medford and spent a few days with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tucker. Medford Mail Tribune, September 6, 1934, page 2 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Sept. 6.--(Spl.)--The Long Mountain school opened Sept.
3, with the attendance of thirteen pupils. Donald Neilson of Medford is
teacher.Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Dinsmore of Eureka, Calif., were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and family. Afternoon callers at the Holman home were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Northcroft and two sons, Millard and Martin of Medford, Leland Dysinger and Miss Geneva Glass, both of Brownsboro. Mrs. Alice Nichols and brother Floyd attended the 4-L Labor Day picnic at the Elks picnic grounds. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Weidman, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Walton and little daughter Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and two daughters, Mary and Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hixson and little daughter Arlene, Jack Hixson and Abb Layton, all of Eagle Point, enjoyed a Labor Day picnic on Rogue River Monday. The men fished while swimming was enjoyed by the women. Medford Mail Tribune, September 6, 1934, page 7 McLEOD
McLEOD, Sept. 6.--(Spl.)--The Laurelhurst school opened September 4
with Miss Alice Rudd as teacher and an enrollment of about thirty
pupils. Jim Peyton drives the school bus, which is now full. Miss Rudd
lives in one of the Casey apartments.Mrs. C. E. Close is camping at Crater Lake with Mr. Close, who is employed there. Saturday ended the pear harvest at the Weeks orchard. The crop this year was somewhat short due to an early hail storm. Kenneth Rodgers is receiving treatment for his eyes. It is feared he is losing the sight of one of them. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth have had as their guests during August Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Netherland and Rev. Winkinson of Winters, Cal., and B. T. Netherland of Sacramento. The Netherlands are brothers of Mrs. Alworth. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Jeldness of Medford spent Tuesday evening at their place near McLeod. Mrs. Clifford Collier has had a prolonged attack of the flu. She is now fairly well recovered. Mr. Camp secured employment last week at Crater Lake. Mrs. Von Stern and children were in Medford Thursday. Her daughter and son-in-law returned with her to visit. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag and son Leo were in Medford Wednesday. Archie Hall is visiting his sister, Mrs. Marion Train. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Smith and children, Gregg and Norman, of McMinnville, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Coburn. The two families spent Sunday at Crater Lake. Among Medford shoppers Saturday were Harry Harding and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Collingwood, Hobart Ditsworth, the Rodgers family and Danny Ohrt. Mr. and Mrs. Collingwood have moved back to the McLeod campground. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ditsworth, Mrs. Nichol and Jack Vaughn spent the weekend at Hamaker Meadows. While there they built a small cabin for themselves. Roy Vaughn is working on the house being built for the Copco watchman at the McLeod substation. Mr. and Mrs. George Pellet of Imperial Valley, Mr. and Mrs. James Pellet, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Peterson and small daughter and Mrs. Ollie McGrew and two children of Ashland were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth spent Friday in Medford. Mrs. Hobart Ditsworth has had an attack of the flu. Mrs. Imogene Nye and mother, Mrs. Arrant, of Prospect, called on McLeod friends Friday. Mrs. Nye, who underwent an operation for appendicitis last month, is recovering rapidly and expects to resume her duties September 10 as teacher of the first grade in the same Klamath County school she held last year. Medford Mail Tribune, September 6, 1934, page 11 McLEOD CHILD INJURED WHILE PLAYING HORSIE
McLEOD, Sept. 6.--(Spl.)--Little Mary Ann McIntyre, aged 3, sustained a
fractured collar bone recently while playing "horse" with her sister,
Leatha, aged 7. Mary Ann, who held the reins, fell when Leatha, the
horse, became too frisky. The children are daughters of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry McIntyre, who resides near the Weeks orchard. Medford Mail Tribune, September 6, 1934, page 11 SHADY COVE
SHADY COVE, Sept. 7.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. L. Hensey of Los Angeles are
visiting their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Edlefsen, for a few days.James Potter of Oakland, Calif., visited his father, Ford Potter, last Wednesday while on his way to Portland and Seattle to visit other relatives. Laurence Edlefsen of Pasadena, Calif., is visiting his father and brother here for a while. Paul Scofield and Ford Potter of Trail called on friends in Sams Valley Sunday. Mrs. T. J. King, who returned from Monterey, Calif., a short time ago, is leaving again for the same place and expects to be gone all winter. Mrs. Brewer and two sons have gone to Oakland to be gone all winter so the boys can attend school. Mr. Brewer expects to go a little later. Opening of the new road out to the Crater Lake Highway makes it a lot more convenient to get in and out of the Indian Creek district. Ralph Bender and family have moved back onto their homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Robert King of Ojai, Calif., stopped here last Wednesday for a short visit on their way to Corvallis, Ore. Mr. King has a position in the agricultural college. Mrs. King is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. King. Mr. and Mrs. Max Stockford and two daughters came from Oakland August 27 to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Laden. Mrs. Laden is Mr. Stockford's mother. They returned to Oakland Saturday. Miss Edith Bristow, who has been at home for some time, is working in Medford. John Haskins had the misfortune to cut his foot quite badly while working for the government. Medford Mail Tribune, September 7, 1934, page 6 M'LEOD EXTENSION UNIT MAPS PLANS
Miss Alice Malin, acting home demonstration agent and Mrs. Rita Myers
of the county extension committee, met with the McLeod extension unit
Thursday, Sept. 6. Program planning resulted in the selection of
several projects, namely; the guide pattern, buymanship, menu placing,
radio study covering etiquette and courtesies in the home, and
parent-child relationships during adolescence, and participation in the
school for parents and recreation and dramatic schools.Mrs. W. D. Coburn, president of the unit, conducted the business meeting, at which the women voted to hold a community fair including both home economics and agricultural exhibits. Twenty members were present and, by the interest shown, McLeod will have a successful and profitable year in home extension work. The regular meeting day will be the fourth Thursday of each month. Medford Mail Tribune, September 9, 1934, page 3 BEN GEARY HELD BY GOVERNMENT AS FIRE SETTER
Charged with a crime against the federal government, that of setting or
causing to be set a fire in timber, underbrush or grass on the public
domain, Benjamin Geary, 40, resident of the Elk Creek district, was
bound over to the federal grand jury yesterday on $1500 bail, following
a preliminary hearing before U.S. Commissioner Victor A. Tengwald.
Geary is charged with setting a forest fire near his house at the mouth
of Flat Creek on August 20 last.Bound Over To Federal Grand Jury--Claim Offense Committed August 20-- Four Incendiary Blazes Reported. District Ranger J. P. DeWitt charged that the fire had been set in two places and had spread over five acres in a thick stand of Douglas fir. The blaze was in state land, but very nearly entered national forest boundaries, burning at the rate of one mile per hour before it was brought under control, DeWitt said. Four more fires were set Friday night near the mouth of Middle Creek, a short distance from the fire set August 20, which are now being investigated by federal officers. As Geary was in jail at the time, these fires had no bearing on his case. The "sets" were about 100 yards apart and had spread over half an acre before the fire was controlled by 28 CCC men from Upper Rogue camp. Geary was arrested Friday on a warrant issued by the U.S. commissioner, by federal Forest Service law enforcement officers who have been investigating the case. He was committed to the county jail upon failure to secure bonds set at $1500, pending his appearance Saturday. Testimony was presented by witnesses at the hearing that Geary was intoxicated on the night of August 20, and that the accused had made statements to the effect that "the forest should burn because I can't get a job." L. W. Ash, forest guard stationed in the Elk Creek district, stated that Geary came to his station at 7:30 the evening the fire was set, driving a Chevrolet, and that he was intoxicated. Ash said Geary made threats with a knife and vowed that he would use a gun on any interferers, but later broke the knife blade off in the car door, after kicking out the windshield and breaking the steering wheel. Another of Geary's neighbors testified that he went to the Geary house about 10 p.m., accompanied by two others, and had a conversation with the accused. Geary told them there was a fire on Flat Creek, the witness stated, and that it "was in a bad place, and they will have a hell of a time putting it out." When Geary's brother, Sam, said something to the effect that Ben set the fire, the witnesses averred, the accused offered no argument. Howard Ash, brother of L. W. Ash, another forest guard stationed on the creek, first reported the fire, and found two "sets." They were on each side of the creek in a place invisible to Geary's house, which was located on the road nearby behind a ridge. W. F. Staley of Portland, Forest Service attorney, stated that Geary would have had time to leave his car, which was seen to apparently run out of gas on the road, or that Geary could have left his house and done the job. James W. Miller, one of the witnesses, shortly after leaving the hearing, was threatened on the street near the city jail by the wife of the accused, who also attended the hearing. Mrs. Geary cuffed him in the face, Miller stated, and called him a "liar," whereupon Miller picked up his hat and went to justice court, where he filed a complaint. Upon pleading guilty, Mrs. Geary was released. Medford Mail Tribune, September 9, 1934, page 5 McLEOD
McLEOD, Sept. 11.--(Spl.)--Miss
Elizabeth Netherland of San Francisco is visiting her sister, Mrs. R.
H. Alworth.Mrs. Elizabeth Harris returned to Portland Saturday after spending a month or so with her sister, Mrs. E. D. Hoag. Sterling Ditsworth fell and cut his head Friday and was taken to a Medford doctor, who took several stitches. E. D. Hoag and Mr. Rino of McLeod campground were in Grants Pass Saturday. Miss Alice Malin, acting home demonstration agent, met with the McLeod extension unit Thursday afternoon at the McLeod dining room. The year's program was planned and leaders were selected to go to Medford for training. A community fair was also planned to be held at Mrs. E. L. Glass', September 22. The next meeting will be at Mrs. J. E. Peyton's, Thursday, September 27. Local leaders will demonstrate buymanship. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Carpenter and family were fishing in the Rogue and Butte Creek last week and made fine catches of cutthroat and trout. Billy Edmondson has been helping Frank Netherland haul shingle bolts to the mill this week. Mrs. Jim Casey expects to leave September 12 for Yachats, Ore., where she will visit her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Collingwood will run their store and dining room this winter. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vincent, Mrs. Ted Smith and children spent Sunday with Clara Gordon. Mrs. Fred Morgan is taking care of his mother's place in Medford during the latter's absence. The Laurelhurst school board has installed a new drinking fountain in the schoolhouse. The following were in Medford Saturday: Mrs. Collingwood, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith and children, W. D. Coburn and children, Jim Rodgers and son Kenneth and Danny Ohrt. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass and daughter Lois and Mr. McFarland were in Medford Friday. Bill Cadwallader left for Washington Wednesday, where he will pick apples for a few weeks. Medford Mail Tribune, September 11, 1934, page 2 TRAIL
TRAIL, Sept. 12.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Howe of Centralia, Wash.,
returned home Sept. 8 after spending several weeks here to be near Mrs.
Howe's brother, E. E. Ash, who has been ill. Mr. Ash is much better at
this time. School started Sept. 10 with Mrs. Newton of Medford as teacher. Rev. and Mrs. LaDieu spent Sept. 9 in Medford where Rev. LaDieu conducted funeral services for Mrs. Fehl. Mrs. P. Betz and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson of Trail and Mrs. J. Davies and Mrs. Walton of Eagle Point all attended the extension meeting held in the courthouse in Medford, conducted by Mrs. Azalea Sager of Corvallis, and Miss Alma Merriman took them into town. She spent the day visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson and Mrs. Anna Wilson shopped in Medford Sept. 8. Rev. and Mrs. Shaffer of Canyonville visited over the weekend here and helped with the services at the mission Sunday, Sept. 9. Mrs. Eva Segessenman returned home Sept. 8 from Eugene after spending a week visiting her sister there. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dawson and Mrs. Shadley, all of Chiloquin, spent several days here last week, guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson. Mrs. Burk and Inez shopped in Medford Sept. 8. Mesdames J. A. LaDieu, Lewis, Murrey, Dudley and Fehl, all of Medford, visited Sept. 5 at the LaDieu home. Trail extension unit will hold its first meeting of the year Thursday, Sept. 13 at the home of Mrs. Lyal Tucker. Miss Alice Malin, assistant demonstration agent, will be present to help make the guide patterns which is the work to begin this year. Mrs. Florence Watson and son are home from the mountains for a few days and expect to return the last of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Ragsdale and children spent Monday and Tuesday in Jacksonville. Guy Merriman returned to Prospect where he will continue his school work. He is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Tilton. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman and three boys, Ray, Lee and Guy, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson and Mrs. Anna Wilson spent Sept. 9 at Diamond Lake. Medford Mail Tribune, September 12, 1934, page 9 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Sept. 12.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Hayward and son and
daughter arrived last Thursday from California to make their home here
with Glen Hayward.Mrs. Shaw [and] Howard Johnson returned Sunday from a week's visit with relatives and friends at Eureka, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker and children were dinner guests at the Worthington home on Sunday of last week. Mildred Hansen spent several days at the coast last week with the Cingcade family of Eagle Point. Mrs. Anna Tonn visited with her sister, Mrs. J. F. Maxfield, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Howard of Elk Creek visited at the Wright home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen and son Gerald returned Wednesday from a week's camping at Blue Canyon. Mrs. Walter Marshall and son Billy returned from the Forest Service camp Saturday. This is Billy's second year in the Eagle Point high school. Medford Mail Tribune, September 12, 1934, page 9 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Sept.
14.--(Spl.)--Marjorie Nichols of Eagle Point spent Tuesday night with
Miss Irene Stowell.June Engelhardt, Irene Stowell and Grace Holman are the high school students going to Eagle Point from this district. Little Edward Walters of Talent spent several days visiting Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline and Mrs. M. C. Kline last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holman and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Northcroft and sons of Medford. Mrs. John Cox, Mrs. M. L. Pruett and son Guy spent Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanley's near Brownsboro. Mr. Leedy of Portland was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline September 8. Those who attended Pomona grange at Central Point Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Cal Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davies and little daughter Kathleen, Mrs. Hawk, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Walker, all of Eagle Point, and Mr. Leedy of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline of this district. A surprise party was given for Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young Sunday evening by a group of friends. A wiener roast was enjoyed by the following: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish and children Earl, Elmer, Mary and Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and children Lyle and Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hixson and little daughters Arlene and Doris, Mr. and Mrs. Wes Childreth, all of Eagle Point, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holman and children Henry and Mary Ellen of this district. Sunday guests at the I. R. Kline home September 2 were: Alton Whetstone of Agate and Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Short were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fay McAlpine of Medford. Medford Mail Tribune, September 14, 1934, page 14 HORSE KILLS SHADY COVE CHILD
Dragged 100 yards at the end of a broken strand of barb wire, Alice
Johnson, 10-year-old daughter of J. F. Johnson, Shady Cove rancher, was
killed at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when a horse she was leading
became frightened while crossing a fence and broke away. The girl died
of a fractured skull and severe cuts from the wire, which was found
wrapped tightly about her neck and arm. One end of the wire had become
entangled about the horse's rear legs.ALICE JOHNSON, 10, DRAGGED TO DEATH THROUGH FENCING Frightened Animal Entangles Child in Wire--Other Children Summon Father– Body Badly Scratched The body was found immediately by the girl's father, who was summoned by Alice's two companions, Cary Zimmerlee and Arlene Williams, both of whom are neighbors' children. Herb Brown, deputy coroner, was called from Medford. Planned Ride.
Alice and her two playmates had gone into a field on her parents'
ranch, which is located this side of Shady Cove on the Crater Lake
Highway, to bridle the horse and take it to the barn, from where the
three had planned to go for a ride. Alice led the animal toward the
barn and had crawled through the broken rail fence when the tragedy
occurred. The horse, starting to jump the rails, straddled the single
strand of wire, which broke under the weight, flying from a nearby tree
and wrapping around the girl and the animal's legs.Alice's companions had dropped back to give the horse room to make the crossing and were unable to prevent the resulting runaway. They ran to the house screaming, "Boots has killed Alice!" The body had been terribly scratched by rough ground and had evidently been thrown down with great force when the horse reached the end of the 120-yard strand of wire. Second Mishap.
Alice, who was a student in the fifth grade at the Shady Cove school,
two years ago suffered a broken arm when she fell off the same horse
that caused her tragic death yesterday. Her mother and father, who have
lived in the valley for the past 17 years, are well known in the Eagle
Point district.Besides her parents, Alice leaves a married sister, Oulda Williams, and a brother Orris, age 13. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Perl Funeral Home later. Medford Mail Tribune, September 17, 1934, page 1 McLEOD
McLEOD, Sept. 18.--(Spl.)--Ladies of Trail and McLeod extension units
are sponsoring a fair, to be held Saturday, September 22, at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Glass. Many interesting exhibits are being
planned, as well as entertainment for the evening. Supper can be bought
for a small sum. Mrs. Glass is general chairman for the fair.Mr. and Mrs. James Pellet of Medford were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alworth. They, together with Miss Netherland, spent Monday at Diamond and Crater lakes. Dale Sawyer and Jim Peyton were business callers in Medford Wednesday. Mesdames Glass, Vaughn, Peyton and Coburn attended the Trail extension meeting held at Mrs. Boyd Tucker's Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Merriman and Mrs. Segessenman and daughter Mary called on McLeod friends Sunday. Kenneth Rodgers had his tonsils removed Saturday. Jack Camp was taken to Medford Monday for treatment for a severe cold. Among those in Medford Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Collingwood, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hoag, Mrs. N. F. Ohrt and sons Denny and Wallace, Jim Rodgers and son Kenneth, and W. D. Coburn. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnston of Sunset-on-the-Rogue spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Coburn and family. Mrs. Gus Ditsworth and Mrs. E. L. Glass attended sewing class in Medford on the 12th and will demonstrate buymanship at the next meeting of the McLeod extension unit, which will be held at Mrs. J. E. Peyton's Thursday, September 27. Medford Mail Tribune, September 18, 1934, page 7 CHRISTINA PETTEGREW OF EAGLE POINT
Christina Pettegrew of Eagle Point passed away at a local hospital
Wednesday evening after a short illness. Mrs. Pettegrew was born at
Austin, Nevada, November 23, 1869.DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS Christina Ewen was married to Fred Pettegrew in November, 1901 at Eagle Point, Ore., and three children were born to the union. She is survived by her husband Fred and three sons, Charles, Leland and Frank, and two daughters by a former marriage, Mrs. Clara Powell, Arlington, Cal., Miss Ethel Ewen, Eagle Point, and one grandson, Franklin Lee Pettegrew. Mrs. Pettegrew was a woman of fine character and leaves a host of friends besides her family, who will be grieved at her passing. She also leaves three brothers, Peter E. Betz, Alex A. Betz, Eagle Point, and Charles of Portland; one sister, Mrs. Ida Jackson, Medford. Funeral services will be held at the Perl Funeral Home Thursday at 2:30 p.m., Rev. W. R. Baird officiating. Interment in Central Point cemetery. Medford Mail Tribune, September 19, 1934, page 3 GEARY IN PORTLAND FOR U.S. GRAND JURY
Ben Geary, Elk Creek district resident, widely known as a hunter and
guide, charged by the Forest Service with setting a forest fire in Flat
Creek, has been removed to Portland to await action of the federal
government grand jury. The grand jury convened Monday and is expected
to report this week.Geary is also charged in a complaint filed by the game department of the state police with unlawful possession of deer meat. Medford Mail Tribune, September 19, 1934, page 3 TRAIL
TRAIL, Sept 19.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. Wash Hughes of Roseburg arrived
September 18 for a week's visit with her sister, Mrs. Florence Watson,
and family. Mrs. Watson and Carroll drove down with them to Hamaker
ranger station, where they will visit Mr. Watson, who is stationed
there.Mr. and Mrs. Kinney from near Ashland were overnight guests at the Boyd Tucker home Monday. The Kinneys were on their way to Whiskey Creek, where their son is looking after their sheep on the summer pasture. Mrs. Lowell Ash of Elk Creek has recovered sufficiently to return home after a week in a Medford hospital. Mrs. Florence Watson and son Carroll visited at the S. W. Hutchinson home Friday and were overnight guests at the Boyd Tucker home on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Barrett of Eagle Point have moved into a cottage near Sunset on the Rogue for the winter. Mrs. Barrett is teaching the Elk Creek school, and Mr. Barrett drives the high school bus from here to Eagle Point and teaches in the grade school there. There are six girls going to high school from here. Mrs. Cecil Pritchett, who has been running the lunch room at Trail known as Cecil's Kitchen, has closed for the season and returned to her home near Shady Cove. Ray Merriman is working at the summer home of Blamer and Young. Wilbur Ragsdale is busy getting his corn husked for winter feed. Mr. and Mrs. Ryans and children of Medford called on friends here September 16. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Johnson of Shady Cove are sad to learn of the tragic death of their little daughter, Alice, September 16. Trail extension unit met at the home of Mrs. Boyd Tucker September 13 with 15 ladies present. Miss Malin, the acting demonstration agent, was present to assist those who wanted to make the guide pattern. A covered dish luncheon was served at noon. After lunch Tilly Peyton, Evelyn Coburn, Tessie Vaughn and Millie Glass, all from the McLeod unit, called and extended an invitation to the Trail unit to join them in giving a local fair September 22 at the home of Mrs. Glass, which they accepted, so all are busy collecting things for the fair, to which everyone is invited. Lyal Tucker, Rena Howe, Jennie Hutchinson, Eva Segessenman and Alma Merriman met at the home of Mrs. Merriman September 17 to help Mrs. Segessenman do some sewing for her invalid sister at Eugene. Medford Mail Tribune, September 19, 1934, page 7 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Sept. 19.--(Spl.)--Mrs. J. F. Maxfield returned Sunday from
Climax, where she visited her mother, Mrs. Grissom, for a few days.Lloyd Tucker called at the Glass and Wright homes Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Barrows visited at the J. D. Henry home Thursday. Mr. Henry, who has been quite ill, is recovering slowly. H. W. Wright and Bill Swain were business visitors in Medford Friday. Mrs. Hoagland of Eagle Point visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barrows the first of the week. Two new pupils have entered school this term, Clarence Hayward of California and Robert Baker. There are 11 pupils enrolled. Mrs. Jessie Glass, Mrs. Edna Monia, Mrs. Mary Charley and Irene Charley attended the convention held at Saginaw last week. Medford Mail Tribune, September 19, 1934, page 7 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Sept. 20.--(Spl.)--Ladies of this district are giving an
ice cream social Friday night, September 21, at 8:00 p.m. at the Eagle
Point Grange hall for the purpose of raising money to purchase some
playground equipment for the Long Mountain school. Donald Neilson, the
teacher, is preparing a program for the occasion, and it is hoped it
will be well attended.Guy Pruitt delivered a load of lambs to Nichols and Ashpole last Monday. The neighbors are signing up for electricity, which will be a great improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stowell spent Sunday evening at the Howard Short home. Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Natwick were callers at the Tom Farlow home Sunday. Long Mountain Home Circle met September 12 with Mrs. I. R. Kline. Those present were Mrs. M. L. Pruitt, Mrs. Thelma Short, Mrs. W. R. Holman, Mrs. Emmett Klingle, Mrs. Mae Stowell, Mrs. Lena Stowell, Mrs. Ruth Natwick, Mrs. D. M. Kline and the hostess, Mrs. Kline. Ice cream, punch and cake were served later in the afternoon. Mrs. W. R. Holman called on Mrs. Ben Kingery of Eagle Point Tuesday. Mrs. Carlyle Natwick called on Mrs. Eve Nichols Tuesday evening. Neighbors of this district wish to extend their sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson in the death of their aunt, Mrs. Fred Pettegrew, of Eagle Point. Callers at the Holman home Tuesday were Mrs. Ruth Natwick, Mrs. M. L. Pruitt, Mrs. Mae Stowell, Mrs. Lena Stowell. Jim McAlpine and boy friend spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Short Tuesday, leaving Wednesday on a hunting and camping trip. There will be a turkey cooperative meeting at the courthouse Saturday night, September 22 at 8:00 p.m. Medford Mail Tribune, September 20, 1934, page 7 VERN VAN DYKE LOST ON HUNT
Having been missing since yesterday morning at nine o'clock, Vern Van
Dyke, of Lamport's Sporting Goods store, had not been located this
afternoon. Van Dyke went on a hunting trip Saturday with George
Laidley, near the latter's cabin on upper Elk Creek. The two started
out yesterday morning, quickly becoming separated.SEARCHING PARTY SENT TO HILLS ON UPPER ELK CREEK Medford Man Becomes Separated from Companion Sunday Morning-- Unseen Since--Snow Causes Fear W. W. Holmes, hunting in the vicinity of Huckleberry Lake reports, having seen Laidley, who is familiar with the entire section, at 10:30 Sunday morning, and Laidley was uneasy about Van Dyke's disappearance then, although he did not believe that he was actually lost. It was snowing heavily at the time, and the missing man was without a coat, but had matches with him. Easy to Get Lost
The district, heavily wooded with dense underbrush and with snow
falling hard enough to obstruct vision, is one in which a person might
easily become lost, especially if that person is unfamiliar with the
country, forestry officials stated today. This is the first time Van
Dyke has hunted there, it was said.Van Dyke is an experienced hunter and woodsman, and the fear was expressed by close friends that he might be injured. A party of ten or fifteen searchers headed by State Game Warden Walker and consisting of expert woodsmen familiar with the sector left at noon today to try to pick up the missing man's trail. The forestry office expressed the opinion that if Van Dyke had tried to come out on the Rogue River side of the divide he should have made it in four or five hours, but that if he had gone down the Umpqua side, which seemed likely, he could not be expected to reach a telephone before some time tonight, even under favorable conditions. Trails Marked
The entire section in which the men were hunting is criss-crossed with
trails, each plainly marked at all forks. With snow on the ground to
carry the tracks, the searching party will use these as a base of
operations, once it has been determined which direction Van Dyke took.Laidley, who reported from Trail by telephone this morning that no trace had yet been found, will be on hand to help in the search. Medford Mail Tribune, September 24, 1934, page 1 SHADY COVE
SHADY COVE, Sept. 24.--(Spl.)--Mrs. T. J. King has gone to Monterey, Cal., to spend the winter.Al Edelfson and father are working for Mr. Shelton, building a new house. Mrs. Hood and son are visiting in Prospect a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Pritchett and son and daughter of Grants Pass called at Joe Hall's September 9 on their way to Crater Lake. Mr. Pritchett's mother accompanied them to the lake. Miss Caroline Drexler of Medford called on friends and relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Matthews and son Earl of San Diego, Cal., who were called here by the death of little Alice Johnson, are staying for a short visit. Ford Potter of Trail called on Mr. and Mrs. John Laden Friday. Many friends of Fred Pettegrew and family were sorry to learn of their bereavement and extend sincere sympathy. Medford Mail Tribune, September 24, 1934, page 7 VAN DYKE FOUND BY SEARCHERS
Vern Van Dyke, Medford hunter missing since Sunday morning in the wilds
of the Umpqua divide country, was found alive this morning about 11:15
o'clock by a party of seven searchers of which Michael Flynn, a
painter, and John Dennison of this city were members. He is now
returning by auto to his anguished family and friends after a harrowing
48 hours' experience in the wilderness. He is scheduled to arrive home
by mid-afternoon. The happy ending thrilled the city.John Dennison and Michael Flynn Hailed by Local Sportsman on Road Near Umpqua Divide Summit. The searchers were proceeding along a road near the summit of the Umpqua divide, not far from the head of Elk Creek, in the general vicinity of the Rabbit Ear lookout station. The car was traveling in second gear, and the noise attracted the attention of Van Dyke, who came to the road and was sighted by the party, who rushed toward him with shouts of joy and warm greetings. Smoke First Request
"Give me a smoke," were Van Dyke's first words, according to Flynn. A
request for food followed. Flynn said Van Dyke was "wobbly and tired
and hungry, but otherwise okay."Van Dyke was rushed to the Elk Creek CCC headquarters, where he was given food. Flynn rushed to this city to spread the glad tidings. Flynn said Van Dyke was taken to the George Laidley cabin, where his own car was parked. He will return home in it. Van Dyke told his rescuers that he spent Monday night on the summit of the Umpqua divide, "near a little meadow." He secured but little sleep owing to the cold, though he built a rousing fire. Story Waits Rest
Owing to his weariness, Van Dyke was unable to give a connected story
except that he had spent the daylight hours since Sunday noon wandering
about seeking a road or a trail. He spent Monday night in the timber
beside a fire but could not give any definite location.Van Dyke told Flynn that he had gone to the Umpqua divide summit to pick out landmarks, but owing to the cloudy weather Monday the visibility was poor. An airplane flew over him this morning. He was unable to see it but was able to determine the directions by the sound of its motor. He figured the plane was traveling north or south. He said when he heard the gears of the searchers' auto, he knew he was near a road. He came upon the road and friends soon thereafter. At his home on North Peach Street, his wife and children are anxiously awaiting his return. Family Rejoices
"I rejoice that the ordeal is over," said Mrs. Van Dyke this noon, when
apprised of her husband's safety. "The strain was terrible. This
morning I gave up hope. I knew Vern would get out, unless he was hurt.
Then came the glad news."News of the safety of Van Dyke spread quickly throughout the city and county. The message telling of his rescue came just before a searching party was making ready to start out from the armory. His fate has been the sole topic of conversation for two days. Ed Lamport, employer and life-long friend of Van Dyke, who has labored hard and long on this end of the search, beamed radiantly this noon at the good news. Lost Early
From the meager details available, soon after the finding of Van Dyke,
friends surmised that he had become lost shortly after he and George
Laidley separated, with an understanding to meet at a designated point
in an hour. They figured that Van Dyke, in his wanderings, had traveled
between 25 and 30 miles, and with woodsman's instinct had sought the
top of ridges. Laidley, a timber cruiser, and Van Dyke parted between
8:30 and 9:00 o'clock Sunday morning. That was the last seen of Van
Dyke until this morning.Word was telephoned this morning to Laidley of the safe return of his hunting companion. Laidley has been leading the search in the hills. Word was also flashed to all searchers, numbering close to 50, to end their efforts. Medford Mail Tribune, September 25, 1934, page 1 COMMUNITY FAIR BY M'LEOD AND TRAIL UNITS BIG SUCCESS
McLEOD, Sept. 25.--(Spl.)--The community fair given by the Trail and
McLeod extension units Saturday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L.
Glass, was very well attended. The many beautiful exhibits of
high-quality agricultural products and handwork delighted all, and
already plans are being made for a bigger and better fair next year.
The many beautiful quilts were of especial interest.An entertaining program of songs and stunts was given in the evening by the Trail and McLeod units; also some delightful songs and readings by the Laurelhurst school children. Old-time music was rendered by Messrs. Tucker, Hoag and Morgan, with Mrs. Irwin Howe at the piano. The fish pond furnished much merriment to young and old. Wiener sandwiches, apple pie and coffee were served throughout the evening. A total of $13.40 was cleared, netting each unit $6.70. Medford Mail Tribune, September 25, 1934, page 6 McLEOD
McLEOD, Sept. 25.--(Spl.)--Leo Hoag left Sunday for Corvallis, where he will resume his studies at O.A.C.Mrs. Sublet of San Francisco is spending several weeks with Mrs. Hoag. She is here for her health. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Clements of Medford were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alworth Saturday night. Bill Lewis left last week for Idaho, accompanied by Bobby Peyton. The first fall rain fell Saturday evening and continued throughout Sunday. Medford Mail Tribune, September 25, 1934, page 7 VERN VAN DYKE RELATES THRILLING STORY
Vern Van Dyke, Medford hunter lost in the wilds of the Umpqua Divide
country, returned to his home yesterday afternoon, wan and weary from
facing a mountain blizzard and the terrors of the wilderness for 48
hours. In his tramping through the forests he lost 15 pounds in weight.
Hope for his return alive had faded when he staggered onto a road in
the upper Elk Creek country shortly before noon Tuesday morning, where
he was found by a party of seven searchers.OF LONG WANDERING IN MOUNTAINS After a shave and bath, and a glass of orange juice, Van Dyke went to bed, where he will spend a couple of days recuperating. Aside from fatigue and nervousness, he suffered no apparent ill effects. Recounting his experiences, shortly after his return, Van Dyke said: "I left George Laidley between 8:30 and 9:00 o'clock Sunday, after agreeing to meet in an hour or so. I kept hunting awhile and then started back to where we were to meet. I could not find George's tracks, and I kept looking for them and the trail. In the afternoon, about 3:00 o'clock, it began to snow, and the fog settled down. I was soaking wet and dog tired. All of a sudden, I said to myself: "Boy, you're lost!" "I then realized I was up against it, so I found a big tree and built a fire. I would sleep an hour at a time and then get up, yank some bark off a tree, rebuild the fire and go back to sleep. It was not very cold, but I was wet. I dried my clothes as best I could. "Monday morning, as soon as it was light, I started looking around again, and I got so hungry I was sick at my stomach. I saw a deer and let him have it. It was a buck, but I didn't investigate first about that. I cut a piece out of the ham and cooked it on a stick over the fire. I couldn't find a can, or I would have made some soup. I never knew meat could taste so poorly without salt. I was camped near a creek. "I spent most of Monday looking for trails, and the path cattle make coming down out of the hills. It was cloudy, and I couldn't tell which direction I was going. About 4:30 Monday afternoon, I was down in a canyon. I caught a glimpse of the sun as it was setting. I then knew the directions and knew I must head south. I hit out for the tip of a ridge. I had a piece of deer and I built a fire and cooked it. I had no salt, but it was better than nothing. Monday night I spent around a big fire in an open space. I slept all I could, but it kept me busy hustling wood to keep warm. "I didn't worry much. I knew I would get out if I kept to the top of the ridges. "Tuesday morning an airplane flew over me. I just happened to be in a patch of big timber, or the pilot would have seen me. I couldn't get back into the open in time. "I kept going and thought I heard an auto. In a few minutes I came to a road and there was John Dennison, Mike Flynn and a fellow named Rosencrantz. I was glad to see them, and they were glad to see me. We went to a CCC camp, and Ed Walker, the game warden, cooked me some bacon and coffee. I then went and got my car and saw George Laidley. Was he glad! "I did two dumb tricks. When we left the car, I put the keys in my pocket, and George had no way to get to town and call help. The other ‘boner' was leaving my tobacco. It was wet. I put it by the fire to dry and then went off and left it. I went two days without smoking. I guess I can't take it. "When I heard the plane go over, I knew I had raised a commotion. "I am glad to be back. I don't want to go hunting again--at least not for a few days." Van Dyke says he has no recollection of hearing shots, or seeing the hunter who saw him and reported to Laidley, "I believe your partner is lost." Medford Mail Tribune, September 26, 1934, page 1 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Sept. 26.--(Spl.)--Jesse Glass came out from Medford
Tuesday for a visit with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Glass were also
guests at the Glass home, from Central Point.Mrs. George Brown is at Fortuna, Calif., visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Young. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Barrows were overnight guests Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Hoagland in Eagle Point. Mrs. Frances Nelson and Mrs. Percy Henry and children visited Sunday at the J. D. Henry home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker were shopping in Medford Saturday. Fred Fernlund and Dale Jackson of Kit Carson, Colo., were guests last week at the Fernlund home. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen were business visitors at Ashland Saturday. W. M. Hansen and G. A. Hansen, with their sons, Bruce and Gerald, spent several days last week in the mountains making posts and shakes. Medford Mail Tribune, September 26, 1934, page 7 VAN DYKE MAKING RAPID RECOVERY
Vern Van Dyke, Medford deer hunter lost for 48 hours in the Umpqua
Divide country, is recuperating rapidly at his home from his
experiences, in which he lost 15 pounds in weight and two nights sleep.
All he does is eat and sleep, and he hopes to be back at work at
Lamport's by the end of next week. His principal food to date has been
orange juice, chicken broth and eggs. His stomach suffers from deer
meat cooked over a campfire on a stick, without salt.Friends acquainted with the wild country in which Van Dyke was lost say he escaped perishing largely through using his knowledge of the woods, and what to do when lost. As soon as he realized he was lost he stopped and built a fire instead of wandering until night came. Since his return, Van Dyke has been the target of a number of good-natured "wisecracks." They issue chiefly from those whose faces were longest when he was missing. Medford Mail Tribune, September 27, 1934, page 2 TRAIL
TRAIL, Sept 27.--(Spl.)--The following guests spent the past weekend at
the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watson at the Hamaker ranger
station: Mr. and Mrs. T. Wiley and family, Cedarville, Ca.; Mrs. W. D.
Hill, Concord, Cal.; Mr. and Mrs. W. Hughes, Roseburg; Mr. and Mrs. H.
Bardue, son and wife of San Francisco, and Mr. Porter of San Luis
Obispo, Cal. The ladies were all sisters of Mrs. Watson. They reported
having had a delightful time. All have returned home.Mr. and Mrs. Watson are hunting a few days and will then return to their home here for the winter. The fair held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Glass, at McLeod, September 22, was a decided success. There was a wonderful display of quilts, fancywork, canned fruit and vegetables, chickens and rabbits. Everyone from Trail and McLeod was well pleased and plan to have a bigger and better fair next year. Mrs. C. M. Cushman, who underwent an operation at the Community Hospital in Medford September 23, is reported as doing nicely. Mrs. Lyal Tucker, who has been quite ill for several days, was better Wednesday morning. Wilmer Ragsdale made a trip to Medford September 24 to buy some hogs. Mrs. Rose Foellers and Mrs. Eula Salters called on Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson September 23. Mrs. Mary Hodinplie and children have moved from Trail to Elk Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Mathews, who came from California to be with their daughter and family in their recent bereavement, have decided to stay a few weeks. Their son Earl returned to California September 21. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merriman visited the Phoenix Grange September 25. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ash and Mrs. Francis Ash were in Medford September 24 to call on Mrs. C. M. Cushman, who is rapidly recovering from her recent operation. Mesdames Alma Merriman, Eva Segessenman and Jennie Hutchinson attended the H.E. Club of Eagle Point September 26, which met with Mrs. Rose Smith. Mrs. Rena Howe and daughter Wanda were in Medford September 23. Medford Mail Tribune, September 27, 1934, page 11 LAIDLEY PRAISES THOSE WHO AIDED IN VAN DYKE HUNT
High praise is given by George T. Laidley to the Forest Service,
officers and men of the Union Creek CCC camp, the state police and all
others for the part they took in the search the first of the week for
Vern Van Dyke, Medford hunter lost in the wilds of the Umpqua Divide.
Laidley, a timber cruiser and veteran woodsman, was Van Dyke's hunting
companion and in charge of the hunt for him.Laidley said yesterday that when the alarm was spread that Van Dyke was missing, Supervisor Fred Warner of the Union Creek CCC camp sent 35 men at the first call for help and promised more if needed. The men he sent were all expert hillmen. The state police also responded, and detailed Game Warden Ed Walker to the case. Members of the Forest Service also gave valuable assistance. All the agencies voluntarily placed themselves under Laidley, who organized a circling movement through the area where Van Dyke was last seen. Laidley states that as a result of the cooperation the searchers were less than "half an hour behind Van Dyke" when he came to the road and was found. Following Van Dyke's return to safety last Tuesday, searchers still in the field found where Van Dyke had camped Sunday night with his campfire still smoking. He was trailed to where he camped Monday night and were hot on his trail just before Van Dyke emerged, weak and wobbly, on the road. Laidley, when Van Dyke failed to appear per schedule, conducted a one-man hunt all Sunday afternoon. He believes that he and Van Dyke were in a "willow patch" at the same time Sunday afternoon but, owing to intensity of the falling snow, were unable to see each other. Laidley said it was the most severe snowstorm he ever encountered in Southern Oregon, and that about eight inches fell in a couple of hours. When darkness fell Sunday night, Laidley continued his hunt and did not stop until close to midnight when he "holed up" in a hollow pine tree. About 3 o'clock Monday morning a forest ranger came for him, and after securing food and some dry clothes, Laidley began mustering searchers for continuance of the hunt. All the tracks and signs found by the searchers indicate that Van Dyke did his wandering around Gray Rock Butte and near the head of Bitter Creek, and that at one stage he had passed within a short distance of where his auto was parked and at another time had crossed the road upon which he was found. Medford Mail Tribune, September 28, 1934, page 11 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Sept. 28.--(Spl.)--Those who attended the Home Economics
meeting held at Mrs. Rosie Smith's of Eagle Point Wednesday afternoon
were Mrs. I. R. Kline, Mrs. W. R. Holman and Mrs. H. C. Short.Miss Irene Stowell spent the weekend in Eagle Point visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Case and daughter Alice and Miss Hazel Oliver of Roxy Ann were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell. The ice cream social which was given by the Long Mountain school district Friday evening at the Eagle Point Grange hall was well attended. Games and a program were enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. George Givan and sons and Clara and Peter Young enjoyed Sunday in the mountains picnicking. Sam Coy of Eagle Point delivered a load of fine wood to the Long Mountain school Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young were among those who gave a surprise party on Mr. and Mrs. Wes Childreth of Eagle Point Sunday evening. Medford Mail Tribune, September 28, 1934, page 17 Eagle Pt. Ladies' Club Will Meet October Fourth
EAGLE POINT, Oct. 1.--(Spl.)--Ladies of the Civic Improvement Club have
postponed their meeting until the first Thursday in October. This will
be the first meeting after the summer vacation. The hall over Brown's
store has been given thorough renovation, walls and ceiling kalsomined,
and the paint will be taken care of. Also new curtains will be hung.
There is a membership of 36 active workers.A no-hostess lunch will be served and each lady is asked to bring one dish. Lelia Gallien is in charge of the entertainment and a good time is expected. All ladies are asked to remember the date and to come early. Medford Mail Tribune, October 1, 1934, page 6 EAGLE POINT P.T.A. OUTLINES PLANS
EAGLE POINT, Oct. 3.--(Spl.)--P.T.A. held a very successful meeting
Friday. Chairmen named were: Membership, Mrs. G. E. Ousterhout;
publicity, Mrs. C. E. Myers: hospitality, Mrs. Lester Throckmorton;
national publication, Mrs. Roy Stanley, and lay member, Mrs. Clarence
Davies.FOR WINTER'S ACTIVITIES Hot lunches will be served again this year, free of charge. Each mother is asked to donate two quarts of tomatoes to the kitchen, and if more than two children in each family one quart for each additional child. The drive for membership will be on in the first two weeks in October. The members planned to soon give an entertainment. A committee has been chosen to take care of this, and definite plans will be announced in the near future. The city council will be held at the senior high school in Ashland October 13 instead of junior high as formerly planned. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon. Regional conference will be held at the Christian church in Grants Pass on October 16. Mrs. Virginia Kletzer, state P.T.A. president, has charge of the conference. Medford Mail Tribune, October 3, 1934, page 9 BROWNSBORO
BROWNSBORO, Oct.
3.--(Spl.)--Mrs. Ray Baker spent Thursday of last week visiting in
Medford with friends.Mrs. Edna Monia spent last weekend visiting with her daughter at Fern Valley. County Health Nurse Miss Blanche Runnels visited the school Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wright spent Thursday of last week at the Wright home. The Melvin Wrights and little son left the last of the week for Utah, where they will visit with Mrs. Wright's relatives for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Maxfield and Bill Swain went to Holcomb Springs Sunday. The Maxfields recently purchased a new car. Frances Myers spent Sunday night with Mildred Hansen. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hansen and son Gerald, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hansen and children Mildred and Bruce, Mrs. H. W. Wright and daughters Lois and Dorothy and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rohrer and son Louis attended the program at Lake Creek Saturday evening. H. W. Wright, Bill Swain, Leland Dysinger, with C. E. Myers of Eagle Point, returned Tuesday from their hunting trip in Klamath and Lake counties. They were well pleased with their trip, as they brought home three nice mule deer. Medford Mail Tribune, October 3, 1934, page 10 EAGLE POINT
EAGLE POINT, Oct. 3.--(Spl.)--"Booster Night" was celebrated by the
grange September 29. A very entertaining program was enjoyed by a great
many members and guests.Mrs. Pearl Henderson and Mrs. Lulu Ward attended the buymanship leader training meeting September 26, in the court house auditorium. The class was trained by Mrs. Azalea Sager of Corvallis, and Miss Alica Malin, home demonstrator. Mrs. R. A. Smith and Mrs. Mary Taylor returned Saturday from a visit in Redmond, Ore. Mrs. John Bacon of San Francisco was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Henderson. C. E. Myers, Harry Wright, Leland Dysinger and Bill Swain were lucky hunters. The party returned with three bucks from the Bly, Ore., country. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ashpole and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Henderson picnicked at Carter camp on the Diamond lake road Sunday. Walter Young and Lyle Van Scoy left Sunday for Klamath Falls to spend a few days hunting. Home Extension Unit meets promptly at 10 a.m. Friday, October 5 at the Grange hall, everyone invited. The project will be "Buymanship." Covered dish luncheon will be served. First meeting of the Civic Club will be held in the Brown hall October 4. The ladies have had the hall newly decorated. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mittelstaedt and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Seaman visited at Phil Hannaford's on the Butte Falls road Sunday. Mr. Kiefner of San Francisco transacted business here last weekend. Rudy Weidman drove one of the Hall construction trucks to Eugene Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Seth Dixon of Fort Klamath and William Pauke of San Jose, Calif., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stanley Monday night. Mesdames Henderson, Stanley, Harnish and Mr. and Mrs. William Holman attended the lecture given at the Christian Science church in Medford Monday evening. Medford Mail Tribune, October 3, 1934, page 10 CLEAR BEN GEARY OF FIRE CHARGE
A not true bill was returned yesterday by the federal grand jury
sitting in Portland against Ben Geary, Elk Creek resident, arrested
last August and charged with the setting of a series of forest fires.
Geary has been held in the Multnomah and Jackson county jails since his
arrest.Medford Mail Tribune, October 3, 1934, page 10 TRAIL
TRAIL, Oct. 4.--(Spl.)--Misses Inez Burk, Lucy Weeks and Edith Malkemus
left for Canyonville, Ore., September 30, where they entered school.Miss Ina Cushman was able to return home from the hospital October 2. Fred Inlow was taken to Medford for medical aid September 30. E. E. Ash is still improving in health and is able to sit up a part of the day. Mrs. Lyal Tucker was taken to Medford October 2 for a physical examination. Bryant Williams, Miss Bernice Hardenbar, Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson and daughter Shirley, all of Klamath Falls, were weekend guests at the S. W. Hutchinson home over the past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Lin Knelley and little daughter, and Lin's mother of Ashland, also Wilbur Tucker, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker. Jim Sawyer and mother were guests September 30 of Mr. and Mrs. C. Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson called at the Clark home the evening of October 1. Mrs. Eva Segessenman and Mrs. Alina Merriman called on Mrs. Lyal Tucker the afternoon of October 1. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Johnson, Mrs. Rose Foellers and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson were all business callers in Medford October 1. Macey Henthorn, who drives a truck for the CCC, called to see his parents October 2. Wilmer Ragsdale is working in a CCC camp for a few months. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond and family of Willow Springs district were guests September 30 at the Harry Merriman home. Miss Gertrude Hammond is staying with Mrs. Dingey on Elk Creek for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. D. Grim of Medford are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Tucker for a few days. Wilbur Tucker came home Wednesday afternoon to spend a few days with his parents here. Mrs. Caston of Eagle Point visited October 3 with Mrs. Alma Merriman. Mrs. Anna Wilson spent Wednesday afternoon, October 3, with Mrs. Lyal Tucker. Medford Mail Tribune, October 4, 1934, page 12 TRAIL PROPERTY CHANGING HANDS
TRAIL, Oct. 4.--(Spl.)--The following real estate deals have been made in the past few weeks:Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Yancey bought the cottage on the river formerly owned by S. W. Hutchinson, where they will make a summer home. Clarence Noe bought a 50-foot lot from Sunset-on-the-Rogue, joining his other property on the river, which he starting to improve by putting out more flowers. Mr. Noe's place is one of the beautiful homes on the Crater Lake Highway. Mr. and Mrs. Brill have bought two lots from Mrs. Rose Foellers on which they expect to build a summer cottage in the near future. Mrs. Rose Foellers bought a strip of river frontage from Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hutchinson, which will add value to her home on the river. Medford Mail Tribune, October 4, 1934, page 12 LONG MOUNTAIN
LONG MOUNTAIN, Oct. 5.--(Spl.)--Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holman and children
Henry and Ellen, of this district; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coy and children
Lucile and Sammy; Alice Walker and John Carnes called Sunday afternoon
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harnish in honor of Mrs. Mary Taylor's
72nd birthday.Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller of Fort Klamath called Tuesday on Mrs. Alice Nichols. It is reported that Guy Pruett has a fine crop of corn. Earl Davis is helping him harvest it. Mr. and Mrs. George Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kline, Wm. Holman and daughter Grace, Mr. and Mrs. George Lawson, Mrs. Ruby Young and Mrs. M. L. Pruett, all of this district, attended the Eagle Point Grange on Tuesday evening. Electricity is now being installed in five different homes across Little Butte Creek, joining the line at Chas. Jackson's. Washburn and Hall, contractors, who have been crushing rock for the Crater Lake Highway, have moved their machinery away, and H. C. Short has been busy moving lumber which he purchased from the contractors. Medford Mail Tribune, October 5, 1934, page 17 PIONEER WOMAN OF TRAIL CALLED
Mary Adaline Hall died at her home south of Trail, Ore., Friday
evening, after a long illness, aged 70 years, 5 months, 11 days. Born
in Hancock County, Indiana, April 24, 1864, she was married to Albert
A. Hall in March, 1887, and to this union were born ten children.She leaves her husband Albert A. and three sons and five daughters, Thomas Ruben and John S. of Trail, Joseph J., Eagle Point, Mrs. Irena Hall, Trail, Mrs. Nora Whitaker, Eugene, Mrs. Cora Train, Rogue River, Mrs. Clara Dickle, Marshfield, Mrs. Emma Spencer, Crescent City, Cal. Also twenty-five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. The family has resided in the Trail district for 42 years. The funeral services will be held at the graveside in the Antioch cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Sunday. John Stille will officiate at the services. Funeral arrangements in charge of the Perl Funeral Home. Medford Mail Tribune, October 7, 1934, page 3 MARY DAHACK, 80, TAKEN BY DEATH
Mary Dahack, wife of Zera Dahack, passed away at their home, 547 Marie
Street, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, following an illness which confined her to
her bed for the last two years. She had been in poor health for the
past six years.
Mrs. Dahack was one of the oldest pioneers of this locality, being born at Eagle Point nearly 81 years ago. She leaves besides her husband, two sons by a former marriage, Paul and Garland Randall of Washington. Also two brothers and one sister, Green and Grant Matthews of Eagle Point, and America Fitzgerald of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held at the Conger chapel at 10 a.m. Saturday, with interment in the Central Point cemetery. Medford Mail Tribune, October 18, 1934, page 5 MARY DAHACK RITES AT 10 A.M. SATURDAY
Mary Ellen Dahack passed away at their home, 547 Marie Street, at 11
p.m. Wednesday, following an illness which confined her to her bed for
the last two years. She had been in poor health for the past six years.
Mrs. Dahack was one of the oldest pioneers of this locality, being born at Eagle Point nearly 81 years ago. She leaves besides her husband, three daughters, Viola Randell of Malone, Wash., Bell Daley of British Columbia, and Daisy Standley of Iowa; also two brothers and one sister, Green and Grant Matthews of Eagle Point and America Fitzgerald of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held at the Conger chapel at 10 a..m. Saturday, with interment in the Central Point cemetery. Medford Mail Tribune, October 19, 1934, page 2 HANSCOM'S PLEA FOR PARDON HAS OPPOSITION HERE
Petitions protesting any pardon or executive clemency to Earl Hanscom,
former Eagle Point district resident, serving a life term in state
prison for the slaying of Albert Tingleaf, farmer of the same section,
on the night of July 8, 1933, are in circulation in the county,
according to information received by the district attorney's office.
Hanscom was received at the state penitentiary July 18, 1933, and has
been there for slightly more than two years.Petitions Protesting Clemency for Slayer of Albert Tingleaf Now in Circulation, Says County Attorney Petitions seeking clemency for Hanscom have been circulated, and last week, in response to a state parole board query, the attorney general handed down a ruling that the court proceedings were constitutional in all particulars. Dahack Sponsor.
The district attorney's office reports that the petitions favoring
clemency for Hanscom were sponsored by Ernest Dahack, well-known Eagle
Point resident.It is understood that relatives of Hanscom have retained legal counsel to represent them in the matter. Hanscom is the third murderer from this county, serving a life term, to seek a pardon within the last six months. The others are L. A. Banks, former local agitator, who has made two tries for freedom in that period, and the other is Albert W. Reed of Denver, Colo., convicted of the slaying of an Ashland policeman in November, 1931. The murder for which Hanscom is serving a life term occurred in front of a dance hall at Eagle Point, on a Saturday night. Tingleaf was seated in an auto in front of the place when Hanscom approached. They were acquaintances. With Tingleaf in the auto were two women. A trivial dispute arose, according to the authorities, over whether one of the women would dance with Hanscom. In a sudden and violent fit of temper, the evidence showed, Hanscom, a powerful man, struck Tingleaf, pulled him from the auto and unmercifully beat him with his fist and kicked him. Tingleaf died the next day from the injuries. Pleaded Guilty.
Hanscom, two weeks after the attack, entered a plea of guilty to
second-degree murder, and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He was
represented by attorney E. E. Kelly, and issued a full statement
admitting guilt.At the time of the slaying, Hanscom was on parole from the circuit court on a non-support of minor child charge, preferred by his wife. Medford Mail Tribune, August 6, 1935, page 1 HANSCOM LIBERTY PLEA OPPOSED BY PETITION SIGNERS
Petitions protesting any executive clemency for Earl Hanscom, former
Eagle Point district resident, now serving a life term in state prison
for the murder in July, 1933 of Albert Tingleaf, of the same section,
have been filed with the district attorney for transmission to the
governor. No date has been set for a hearing on the plea.The petitions are signed by residents of Eagle Point and this city, and contain 215 signatures. The preamble of the petitions say: "We were acquainted with both Earl Hanscom and Al Tingleaf, his victim, and we feel that the killing to which Earl Hanscom pled guilty was entirely unjustifiable and that Hanscom should not be at large." Three petitions have been filed, and more are in circulation throughout the county. Hanscom is the third Jackson County murderer serving a life sentence to make a bid for freedom through pardon or parole in the last two months. Hanscom has served slightly more than two years. The others are L. A. Banks, former local agitator, who entered state prison two years ago yesterday, for the slaying of a peace officer. At the Banks pardon hearing, August 2, a statewide stir was created by the startling disclosure that Banks and Dan Kellaher of Portland, former state parole officer, had entered into a written contract for the alleged payment of $50,000 by Banks to Kellaher for securing a pardon. Albert W. Reed, of Denver, Colo., serving life for the slaying of Victor Knott, Ashland policeman, in November, 1931, was the third Jackson County life termer to seek clemency. Hanscom entered a plea of guilty to the killing of Tingleaf, which occurred in front of an Eagle Point dance hall on a Saturday night. The men were friends. Hanscom approached the auto in which Tingleaf was seated. During a trivial argument, Hanscom struck Tingleaf, dragged him from the auto and administered kicks and blows from which Tingleaf died the following day. The brutality of the slaying caused deep resentment throughout the county. Medford Mail Tribune, August 13, 1935, page 2 HANSCOM TO SEEK PARDON IN DEATH ALBERT TINGLEAF
Notice of intention to apply to Governor Charles H. Martin for a pardon
for Earl Hanscom, former Eagle Point district resident, serving a life
term in state prison, on his plea of guilty to second-degree murder in
the death of Albert Tingleaf in June, 1933, following an altercation in
front of a dance hail at Eagle Point, was filed with the district
attorney yesterday by Hanscom's attorneys, George M. Roberts and
William M. McAllister.District Attorney George A. Codding announced today that the state would resist the pardon plea. Petitions protesting clemency to Hanscom have been circulated in the Eagle Point district and will be filed with the governor. Petitions seeking clemency for Hanscom have also been circulated. The pardon plea is based upon the following contentions as set forth in the petition: "1--That the death of Albert Tingleaf occurred in such a manner and under such circumstances that the crime committed by the petitioner (Hanscom), if any, was manslaughter rather than second-degree murder. "2--That prior to the conviction, the petitioner was at all times an industrious person of good character, and a respected citizen of the community in which he resided. "3--That during confinement in the state penitentiary, the petitioner has conducted himself properly and conformed in all respects to prison regulations, and by such good behavior has shown his desire to continue hereafter to be a law-abiding and useful citizen. "4--That the father of the petitioner is totally blind, and the services of Hanscom are needed to take care of his father and stepmother. "5--That if a pardon is granted petitioner will never violate any law, but at all times will earnestly strive to be an industrious, law-abiding, respectable and useful citizen." Hanscom is the third Jackson County life-term prisoner to seek freedom recently through executive clemency. The others are Albert W. Reed of Denver, Colo., convicted of slaying Victor Knott, Ashland policeman, in November, 1931, and L. A. Banks, agitator, convicted by a Lane County jury of slaying Constable George A. Prescott, March 16, 1933. The district attorney said today that a first-degree murder charge was filed against Hanscom and the charge was reduced to second-degree murder when Hanscom entered a plea of guilty. Tingleaf, a farmer of the Eagle Point district, died from blows assertedly administered by Hanscom during a fist fight that climaxed an argument. The two men were friendly and no bad blood existed between them previous to the tragedy, it was said. Medford Mail Tribune, August 28, 1935, page 1 HANSCOM SUBMITS PLEA FOR PARDON FROM LIFE TERM
Earl Hanscom, former Eagle Point district resident serving a life term
in state prison for the death of Alfred Tingleaf, a neighbor, during a
fist fight at a dance in July 1933, through his attorneys filed a
petition yesterday with Governor Martin for a hearing on a pardon, the
date of which under Oregon law must be set within 20 days. The petition
is accompanied by a petition signed by 470 residents of the county,
chiefly of the Eagle Point district.District Attorney George A. Codding announced today that a protest would be filed against granting clemency to Hanscom. The official spent yesterday in the Eagle Point district interviewing residents. The petition for a hearing is accompanied by the affidavits of J. E. Weedman, now serving three years in state prison for conviction of burglary in this county, and Dr. A. F. W. Kresse of this city. Weedman states in his affidavit that Tingleaf, during the fist fight with Hanscom, which he witnessed, fell and struck his head on the hub of an auto. Dr. Kresse in his affidavit states that Tingleaf died from a fracture of the skull and gives as his opinion the injury could not have been caused by blows from a fist, but was due to striking a hard object, in falling, such as a rock or parts of an auto. The petition sets forth as further grounds for clemency, "There have been intimations that Tingleaf died from stamping or kicking," but the shoes worn by Hanscom were too light to inflict such injuries, and there was no evidence to support this, and "there has been the contention that Tingleaf was run over by an auto, but there is no definite proof of this." It is further held that Hanscom bore no malice towards Tingleaf, that they were "close friends," and that "the charge against him should have been manslaughter instead of second degree murder," and that Hanscom, anxious to make atonement, pleaded guilty without due legal consideration. Ernest Dahack, of Eagle Point. who circulated the petition, and C. A. Hanscom, father of the defendant, make affidavit that Hanscom bore a good reputation for industriousness, and is now needed to operate the farm of his father who is suffering from an eye affliction. Hanscom in a statement affixed to the petition reviews his life, denies he used any weapon or club upon Tingleaf, and promises if granted clemency to be a law-abiding citizen. Hanscom sets forth that the fatal altercation occurred over a trivial matter, and that he bore no ill will towards Tingleaf, now or at the time. He recites that the fight occurred over the conduct of a woman known to both, to which Hanscom objected. Hanscom is the third Jackson County defendant serving life terms to seek executive clemency in the past "six months. The others are Albert W. Reed, convicted of the slaying of Victor Knott, Ashland policeman in November 1931. Reed recently figured in an abortive escape plot. The second applicant for freedom is L. A. Banks, former local agitator convicted of the slaying of a constable, while resisting arrest. Banks reached the headlines when it was revealed he and a former state parole officer had signed a contract wherein Banks had agreed to pay $50,000 for pardon or parole. This case is to be the subject of an investigation by the Marion County grand jury. Medford Mail Tribune, September 20, 1935, page 1 HANSCOM CLEMENCY WILL BE PROTESTED
A brief protesting clemency to Earl Hanscom, former Eagle Point
district resident, serving a life term in state prison for the death of
Albert Tingleaf, his friend and neighbor, during a fist fight in front
of a rural dance hall in July, 1933, is being prepared by District
Attorney George A. Codding.BY COUNTY'S BRIEF The official protest will be supplemented by protest petitions signed by citizens and protest letters to the governor. Hanscom, through his attorneys, a week ago filed a petition asking for a hearing on clemency pleas, on the grounds that he should be serving time for manslaughter instead of second-degree murder, and that there were extenuating circumstances in his behalf. Hanscom is the third life term prisoner from this county to seek freedom. The others are L. A. Banks. former local agitator, serving life on second-degree murder conviction, and Albert W. Reed, sentenced for complicity in the slaying of an Ashland policeman in November, 1931. Banks' plea is still pending and is involved with allegations of attempting to buy his way out by bribing a former parole officer. Reed recently figured in a prison escape plot. Medford Mail Tribune, September 26, 1935, page 10 G. SCHERMERHORN DIES, ELK CREEK
George Henry Schermerhorn, resident of the Elk Creek district for
the past 15 years, died suddenly Wednesday at noon, while at work near
his farm. Mr. Schermerhorn was born at Greenwood, Wis., September 15,
1873, and was 62 years of age.He was very well known in this district, having lived on the same place during his residence here. He leaves to mourn his loss one son, George Schermerhorn, who is with the Forest Service, stationed at Elk Creek, and one brother, Joseph Ray Schermerhorn of Portland, Ore. Funeral services in charge of the Perl Funeral Home will be announced upon arrival of his brother from Portland. Medford Mail Tribune, October 17, 1935, page 1 George seems not to have been related to Sheriff Gordon Schermerhorn. JAMES OWENS OF WELLEN DISTRICT TAKEN BY DEATH
James Owens, 69, passed away at the family ranch home in the Wellen
district Thursday at 1:30 p.m. after a brief illness. He was born at
Harrisburg, Oregon, October 24, 1866, and was the eldest living son of
William and Sarah Harper Owens, pioneers of 1852.James Owens was united in marriage to Annie M. Young November 20, 1898, at Jacksonville, Oregon, two sons and one daughter being born to the union. Mr. and Mrs. Owens moved to their ranch after their marriage and have resided there for the past 40 years. Mr. Owens was one of the valley's most loved pioneers, and a member of the Southern Oregon Pioneers' Association. He developed a 160-acre donation land claim years ago, which today is a very fine ranch of 2000 acres in the Wellen district. He as one of the most progressive farmers in Jackson County, and one of the most civic-minded, having been one of the first good roads advocates in this section. He served as county commissioner of Jackson County from 1908 until 1912 and from 1916 until 1920 and was a director of Medford Lodge No. 103, A.F.&A.M., Crater Lake Chapter No. 32, Malta Commandery No. 4, Knights Templar of Ashland, Ore., and Hillah Temple of the Shrine. He was also a Scottish Rite Mason. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow of the Wellen district, two sons, Henry A. Owens of Eagle Point, Ore., and James V. Owens of Klamath Falls, Oregon, one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Bleil of Knoxville, Tenn., and four grandchildren, James, Jean and Edwin and Arlene; three brothers, Calvin Owens of Harrisburg, Ore.; George Owens of Petaluma, Calif., and John Owens of Medford; five sisters, Mrs. Alice Perin and Mrs. Zuda Balch of Eugene, Ore.; Mrs. Lydia Brown of Dallas, Ore.; Mrs. Mollie Gregory and Mrs. Agnes Head of Central Point, Oregon. Full Masonic services will be announced through the Perl Funeral Home upon arrival of his daughter from Tennessee. Medford Mail Tribune, December 6, 1935, page 1 |