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![]() ![]() Talent News Flashes 1934-48 Talent
News Flashes was a mimeographed newspaper and advertising shopper
started by Ray’s Market in 1934. It continued until 1989 and
represents a vibrant picture of the Talent community and the adjacent
area for more than fifty years. While started by Ray’s, the
Flashes are most remembered for their longest serving editors, Mae Lowe
and Alice Burnette. Transcribed in 2024 by Mary Tsui.
Issues not transcribed below are not known to have survived; please notify me if any are discovered. No issues were published during World War II, 1942-45. Links to all the images of the surviving issues can be found here. TALENT'S OWN WEEKLY
Ray's News Flashes THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1934 TALENT NEWS ITEMS. Mr. Chas. Wattenburger has returned from the eastern part of the state, where he has been shearing sheep. Wm. Kamberg, the tomato grower, reports that the recent rain has had a very good effect on the tomato outlook. The young tomatoes are already setting on the vines. Some of the hay recently cut will be slightly damaged. However the favorable influence on the next crop will more than offset the small loss. A. Beckwith spent the weekend with his family, returning to the C.C.C. camp Monday. Mrs. Glen White has been conducting junior Bible study classes at the church each day. The courses will close Sunday. DIAMOND JUBILEE. The seventy-fifth anniversary of the admission of Oregon to statehood will open on Sunday of next week at the fair grounds in Medford. The main event of the first day will be the address of Secretary of Agriculture Wallace at 2:30 in the afternoon. In the evening there will be union religious services at the fair grounds. The first day will also see the opening of the official rabbit show and several sportsmen's events. On Monday the manufacturer's exhibit, mining exhibit, carnival, side shows and concessions will open. The crowning of the Queen Mother will take place at the fair grounds in the evening. HOMEMADE BREAD AT RAY'S.
HIS NAME IS TED NOT THEODORE Last Sunday morning Mr. Everette Boone became the proud father of an eight-pound boy. The first notice the proprietor of Ray's Market received of the glad event was upon being awakened from a profound and much-needed sleep at 4:33 Sunday morning by the happy father pounding on his door and shouting, "It's a Boy, It's a Boy." Congratulations, Everette, and best wishes, Mrs. Boone, and little Ted. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT The Vacation Bible School being conducted at the Methodist Church will close Sunday morning with a demonstration program of the work learned. There has been good attendance and interest. The program will begin at 11 A.M. Everyone is cordially invited. Be present to encourage the children! TO SELL YOUR POULTRY AND EGGS SEE
R. BRANTLEY, ASHLAND.
PHONE 22F12 R. L. Southwick and family have moved to Medford. Fred Cook was brought home from Klamath Falls Saturday. He is slightly improved. Mrs. Gilchrist of Medford was calling on Talent friends on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Alcott of Klamath Falls were in Talent Wednesday, visiting at the home of Mrs. Alcott's mother, Mrs. Sam Welborn. WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF
SUPPLIES FOR PICNIC LUNCHES. RAY'S.
J. M. McDowell and family have moved to Keno for the summer where Mr. McDowell is logging. Mildred and Buddy DeFord are visiting their grandmother in Medford. MEMORIAL Talent, one of the oldest settlements of Jackson County. For years just a "crossroad," its pioneers did their full share in developing the country in which we now find peace and safety. Yesterday was Memorial Day, a day on which for a brief moment we honored the dead, our own immediate relatives and friends who have departed, and our sturdy pioneer forefathers who nobly toiled and died for this country and its upbuilding. Talent is a good place in which to live. The citizens as a whole are a group of home-loving, moral, law-abiding people. They desire to raise their children to maturity with clean, trained minds, and with proper respect to the things good people hold sacred. It is our duty to cultivate the social atmosphere conducive to such development--to support the institutions, the school, church, and social organizations that are important factors in the lives of each of our [omission]. It is our duty as good citizens to actively oppose any influence or factor that tends to tear down character, or lead to demoralization. For such influences Talent has no room. No, we haven't forgotten to write about the need of an organized fire department and new equipment. DO YOU REMEMBER? (June 1, 1911) Many residents in Talent could see the airplane as it rose to the clouds above Griffin Creek. F. B. Oatman and family of Talent were in Medford Saturday to see the aeroplane. Van Dunlap of Talent was a Medford business visitor Monday morning. A large number of Talent people on Tuesday were attending the carnival at Ashland. Among the number were Mr. and Mrs. Welborn Beeson, Mrs. Lewis Brown, Mrs. T. L. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gardner, Mr. Fred Erwine, and Miss Sylvia Stewart. All report having a good time. Ray's Market
SATURDAY SPECIALS. GROCERY DEPARTMENT JELLO--5¢ pkg. SUGAR 10-lb. bag--50¢ FLOUR, KLAMATH HARD WHEAT 49-lb. bag--$1.69 FLOUR, KLAMATH, GOOD 49-lb. bag--$1.39 VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT SPUDS--50 lbs. #2--39¢ BRINER'S BERRIES 2 boxes--15¢ LEMONS, SUNKIST .doz--28¢ LETTUCE, large heads, 5¢ MEAT MARKET FINE STEAK--15¢ ROASTS--9¢ STEWS--6¢ LAMB CHOPS--15¢ BAKERY DEPARTMENT THAT GOOD HOMEMADE BREAD STILL 3 LOAVES--20¢ Many other treats at popular prices WE CARRY ICE, MEDFORD QUALITY AND PRICES FOR COMPLETE FOOD SERVICE, TRY RAY'S MARKET -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ORGANIZES
Last Monday eve, at the City Hall, the 2nd organization of the Talent Chamber of Commerce was held. At this meeting a representative group of Charter members selected officers and the board of directors. Officers elected are as follows: President, Ray Schumacher, V-Pres, Earl T. Newbry, Sec. Treas., H. H. Lowe. Board of Directors: 3 yrs. A. T. McMahan; 2 yrs--Ray Reid; 1 Yr. Wm. Boyd. Constitution Committee: H. H. Lowe, R. F. Parks, Wm. Boyd. Membership committee: Ray Reid, Earl Withrow, Ed Maxson; Program Committee: L. G. Frink, W. G. Smith, R. E. Conner. Talent News Flashes July 26, 1934, now lost. Reprinted in the April 13, 1951 News Flashes
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VISION
REALIZED
Not only is a playground possible but Talent is now installing one, which when completed will rank with the best in this part of the state. Swings, teeters, bars, tennis, croquet, horse shoes, slides are going in and will be installed in a few days. The Chamber of Commerce committee, N. B. Ashcraft, chairman, has carried on the work. A fine gravel walk and a nice lawn back of city hall. It is hoped that shortly a fountain and concrete wading pool will be added. Talent News Flashes August 23, 1934, now lost. Reprinted in the September 24, 1948 News Flashes -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MUSINGS!
It's a wonderful world. When we come into it we have nothing on, but it isn't long until everyone has something on us. Not all double-faced records are on the phonograph. Talent News Flashes August 30, 1934, now lost. Reprinted in the September 24, 1948 News Flashes -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Director H. H. Lowe has chosen the following cast for the PTA benefit play: Vera Montgomery, Wanda Works, Ed Leaming, Ray Burnette, Everett Boone, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Gulliford. Talent News Flashes November 8, 1934, now lost. Reprinted in the February 2, 1951 News Flashes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- "OUR FIRST
CHRISTMAS ISSUE"
It was back in the dying days of 1934. Ray Schumacher owned the Thrift Market and had established News Flashes as his advertising medium. The present editor was employed to edit, print and distribute the paper. We were glad to do this since those were depression days and, boy, we needed the money. Schumacher decided at the last moment that he needed a XMAS EDITION and it was up to us to print it. It was the 23 of December. We spent the day cutting the two stencils that made up the paper. In the evening Ray Burnette dropped in to spend the evening. HE DID! When we brought out the mimeograph he volunteered to assist. The mimeograph was an old machine. It had a top speed of about sixty impressions an hour--when we were lucky! That night we were not lucky. We had more trouble than we have ever had, before or since. It was 2:30 A.M. before we said "30" and put 110 copies of News Flashes to bed. Ray stuck it out and wouldn't go home until the last sheet was printed. He was as proud as the editor when the job was done. And that, our friends, is the story of the origin of the Christmas Edition of News Flashes. And each year (except during war years) News Flashes has printed the special holiday edition for the purpose of drawing the merchants and the public together in a closer bond of understanding and sympathy. Christmas issue, 1949 The 1934 Christmas issue is lost. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes VOLUME II NO. 1 THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1935 CITY COUNCIL MEETS The city council met at the city hall on Wednesday evening of this week. Routine business was transacted. It was announced that, with the payment of the last installment on the city well warrant, the town was completely out of debt with a cash balance on hand of more than $600. The city recorder reported that approximately $150 back water rent was on the books. About two thirds of this is in good accounts which will soon be cleared up. The newly elected city council and officers were then sworn in by the recorder. Mayor Wm. Hart, City record. Edith Cochran, Treas. Ed. Anderson, Councilmen Earl Withrow, Harry Lowe, Harry Hamilton, Clarence Homes, Claude Jones. Joe Spitzer was absent. TALENT, COMING, GOING. Mrs. Ira Williams is spending her Christmas vacation visiting her sister in Sacramento. Mrs. F. C. Young, who was recently seriously injured by an auto truck, is improving. Mrs. Glenn White, who has been spending the holidays in Portland, will return tomorrow. J. R. G. Haynes of Ashland was a Talent visitor on Wednesday. Mrs. Rosetta Wilson, who has been visiting her father, G. W. Burnette, has returned to her home in Ashland. START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT. TRADE
AT RAY'S.
Ray's Market
Some of the reasons for trading at Ray's. K.C. Baking Powder, 25 oz. 19¢ Fresh Eggs. Medium 25¢ Extras 28¢ Butter, Fine Creamery, per lb: 33¢ Brooms 4 sew. 49¢ Catsup Large Bottle--15¢ Swift's Pork and Beans 16 oz. 6¢ Pink Salmon. 2 for 25¢ Fancy Red Salmon 2 cans 35¢ Choice Beef Steak 15¢ lb. Pork Steak 19¢ lb. Talent's Own Store MRS. IDA FRENCH Mrs. Ida French, who during the past eight years has been a resident of Talent, passed away at her home, Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were held in Medford at Conger Funeral Parlors, conducted by Elder Sigel of Klamath Falls. Interment was in the Phoenix Cemetery. Mrs. French leaves a host of friends and acquaintances. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Talent and for the last three years has acted as church clerk. She took an active part in Sunday school and church work. Mrs. French leaves the following children: Laurence and Edward French, Mrs. Fred Rapp, Mrs. Belle Crawford, and Mrs. Ray Coleman. ----
Everyone in Talent should trade in
Talent when
possible. Laborers, office men, school teachers. Yes, and even
merchants themselves.COLD WEATHER IS
HERE. PROTECT RADIATOR.
At this hour there will be the
installation of the
League officials. Come out and give these young people your support.Prestone, $2.95 per gal. G.F.A. Glycerine $1.45 Alcohol $1.00 per gal. DEPENDABLE MECHANICAL SERVICE Mechanic, Ray Reed. For any automobile service. TALENT SERVICE STATION. THE TALENT HATCHERY wishes to announce that they are now booking orders for early chicks. Leghorns, Pedigree Stock. Breeding Cockerels at a bargain. Laying Pullets and Cockerels for sale. WAIT!! WAIT!! FOR OUR NEW FEED PRICES WHICH WILL BE OUT IN A FEW DAYS. WE WILL SAVE YOU SOME MONEY. OUR PRICES ARE ALWAYS BARGAIN PRICES. TALENT FEED STORE. CHURCH NOTICES. Sunday School 9.45 Gospel Message 11. "Some things a Christian should know." Epworth League 6.30 Preaching 7.30 The message of the morning hour will be interesting for all. "I was glad when they said unto me, 'Let us go into the house of the Lord.'" Ps. 122.1 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. There will be a special meeting of the Talent Chamber of Commerce, next Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Meeting will be held at the City Hall. All members are ordered to be present, as important business will be transacted. ----
Grandma and Grandpa Crawford, who have
been ill for some time, are reported to be somewhat improved.TALENT TINKER SHOP
DON'T FORGET YOUR HARNESS. GET IT READY FOR SPRING. CHAPS REPAIRED. ALL WORK REASONABLE. FIRST QUALITY MATERIAL. OUR SHOE REPAIRING IS WINNING MORE AND MORE PATRONS EACH WEEK. QUALITY WORK. LOW PRICES. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SO SMILE From the time you were born Till you ride in a hearse There is nothing so bad It couldn't be worse. Also that week the Baylor children are spending the summer with their aunt Mrs. Van Winkle in Wilderville. Talent News Flashes May 30, 1935, now lost. Reprinted in the February 2, 1951 News Flashes -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MR. AND MRS. O. M. GODDARD
PARENTS.
Mr. and Mrs. Ormy Goddard are the proud parents of a six and one-half pound boy, born Sunday morning at the Community Hospital in Ashland. The young man has already shown tendencies which promise much for the future. One thing is assured. He is going to make a valued member of the Kiltie Band. We congratulate the Goddards and wish the young man success and happiness. Talent News Flashes September 26, 1935, now lost. Reprinted in the September 24, 1948 issue -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
NIMRODS
Wayland Smith and Fred Rapp were the first Talent hunters to report success during the hunting season. Neither one got shot or shot anybody else since both know what deer look like. Talent News Flashes October 3, 1935, now lost. Reprinted in the September 24, 1948 issue ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER. VOLUME II NO. 48 THURSDAY, NOV. 28, 1935 SEWER NEWS, ETC. Last week several members of the city council called on the manager of the U.S. Reemployment Bureau at Medford. They were assured that the labor would be employed in accordance with statements issued before the special city election. Local, bona fide residents of the town of Talent would be used as far as available. Transient floaters attempting to establish Talent as a residence in order to get a job will receive no consideration. The council held a special meeting Saturday night to take care of certain preliminary details necessary before bids are open. It was learned that the bill introduced at the last legislature which would permit Talent to issue general obligation bonds instead of making service charges to pay for the sewer has become a law. This will be a decided advantage to the taxpayers of Talent and other towns in a similar position. THE HEALTH SITUATION. To correct statements made in the press of Medford and Ashland--in which it was asserted that Talent had declared a quarantine: There have been no cases of infantile paralysis in the town of Talent or in the Talent schools. The school has been closed and public meetings suspended due to the prevalence of measles, colds and as a precautionary measure against the introduction of i.p. from outside sources. The town is not quarantined, and citizens are free to go and come as they choose except in the matter of public meetings. From present indications Talent is the safest place in the county. Ray's Market
WE GIVE "TRADE IN TALENT" VOTES!! Prices Nov. 27-Dec. 2 RAYMAL PUMPKIN PER CAN 10¢ ALL READY FOR THE THANKSGIVING PIE! Large Fresh Oysters Per Pint--29¢ Make the Dinner Complete. GEM NUT OLEO. 2 LBS. 25¢ #1 Substitute for Butter. N.B.C. Crackers--2# Box--29¢ Crisp and Dainty. Jello--per pkg--6¢ True Fruit Flavor Royal Club Coffee--1# Glass Jar--29¢ One of America's Finest Coffees. Fine Beef Roasts, Wed. and Sat. Special--12½¢ Sweet Spuds, Celery, Fruits. TALENT FEED STORE Klamath Alfalfa, ton lots $13.00 Red Kanota Seed Oats--$1.40 Seed Rye (Recleaned) $1.20 Seed Wheat 1.60 Ground Barley 1.20 (ALL PRICES ABOVE, cwt.) Bonneville Hard Wheat Flour--49# sack--$1.80 Full Line Sperry's Dairy and Poultry Feed. Custom Grinding and Cleaning TALENT NEW AND SECOND HAND STORE. SOME PRICES Wash tubs--70¢ Hotcake griddles--from 20¢ Light bulbs--15¢ Flashlight batteries--10¢ Copper boiler--$2.00 Washboard--50¢ FORDSON TRACTOR PARTS! Hubby: My wife cried so hard that the tears ran down her back! Doctor: Hum, a serious case of bacteria. We cannot achieve prosperity and bankruptcy at the same time. NEWS FLASHING. Doctors of Jackson Co. and the rest of Medford, consulting about infantile paralysis, having spectacles on end of nose, announcing: "Oh, no! No danger! All getting better, please! No case of jittering! Just call it 'Polly Negro' (after movie lady), sounding much nicer. Council-maniacs of Talent and school-directing persons are 'dumb nuts' for soaking on lid without our 'Oaky-Doak'. Quiet please! 'Rah, rah, rah!
Hon. Talent Patricks make snarling reply:Whoop la! Polly Negro!'" "Zat so? Maybe not! We don' take hoss by fetlock and lock the barn after the stable door are stole!" ----
P.S. The Ashland Grizzly are going to
twist the
Medford Tiger's tail today in Ash.--If they can finding it. (L)ASK ABOUT RAY'S
CANDY DEAL FOR XMAS. A POUND FOR 9¢ WITH EVERY DOLLAR
PURCHASE. GET YOUR TICKET NOW.
WE GIVE TRADE IN TALENT VOTES TALENT SERVICE STATION Let us protect your car against freezing. Attend to this detail now and be protected for the entire winter. Why take chances? TALENT BARBER SHOP Laundry agency WHY WORRY When we can remove your whiskers? "A cool, quick, shave" LONG'S CONFECTIONERY. The place to go for a cold drink that will make you glad to know Charlie. Tobacco. Pool. TALENT COMING, GOING. Milan Burnette has returned from Salem where he has been visiting his sister. Mrs. W. L. Montgomery and father, Grant Whipple, of Greenview, Cal., were Talent visitors Tuesday. Miss Irene Alcock is boarding with the Walty family while attending Normal in Ashland. J. R. G. Haynes of Ashland was a Talent visitor Sunday. A number of Talent people attended the West hearing in Medford last Thursday. West was bound over to the grand jury. Most of the Talent teachers have gone to their homes for Thanksgiving. It is hoped that school can reopen in the near future. Talent is a quiet place with no church bells ringing, no school bells. In fact we are all just a bit depressed. ASK FOR TRADE IN
TALENT VOTES.
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Talent give
Senior play "Amy from
Arizona" all Seniors participate.
The Seniors were: Wayne Combest, Wanda Stockstill, Virginia Allen, Myrtle Kelty, Edith Nosler, Arthur Lockwood, Earl Richardson, Kenneth Haw and Opal Hill. Miss Leah Bradley was director. The Community Club gave a silver tea at the City Hall on Wednesday afternoon as a benefit for the Doernbecker Hospital. It is reported that Everett Skeeters has purchased five new trucks to be used in logging operations. Prices at Ray's Market for Saturday: Fancy solid pack tomatoes #2½ can 10¢; peanut butter--2# jar--33¢; beef steak--15¢ per pound--round steaks--20¢ per pound--beef roasts 12½¢. Talent News Flashes March 19, 1936, now lost. Reprinted in the December 29, 1950 News Flashes -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mrs. Glen Withrow, who recently underwent an operation at the Ashland hospital, has returned to her home. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Burnette have moved to Phoenix, where they will try their hands at farming. Vera Montgomery and Lillie Burnette were Medford visitors Wednesday. Talent News Flashes April 2, 1936, now lost. Reprinted in the December 29, 1950 News Flashes -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOLUME III NO. 34 THURSDAY, AUG. 20, 1936 TO LICENSE PLUMBERS. A special session of the town council was held Tuesday night, at which time the final report of Engineer Walker was submitted. The sewer has been completed, inspected and found to be in a satisfactory working condition. Final payment will be made as soon as routine details are completed. It was found that the final cost of the sewer was several hundred dollars less than the contract price due to the careful planning of the city engineer. Mr. Ferrell, of the State Board of Health was present and discussed plumbing regulations with the council. He spoke of the desirability of requiring all plumbers doing work in Talent to take out city licenses. After careful consideration the council adopted an ordinance to that effect. The town marshal was instructed to inspect all pipe lines from houses to sewers before the pipe is covered. At the next meeting of the council it is anticipated that an ordinance requiring that all interior plumbing be inspected will be passed. The council indicated its disapproval of any license fee for plumbers of such an amount as to discourage competition. STORK BRINGS THREE GIRLS. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Clark are the proud parents of a baby girl born Wednesday, August 12. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stell are the parents of a little lady born Monday, Aug. 17. Mr. and Mrs. Zemke also announce the birth of a girl on Monday morning. All the mothers and babies are doing nicely, thank you, and the papas are very elated. Mr. and Mrs. Householder were slightly injured in a car collision Sunday morning. TALENT POOL AND
CONFECTIONERY.
We have said a lot about our fine sparkling cold beer because we know it is what you need for these hot days! TOWNSENDERS TO MEET. The regular semimonthly meeting of the Talent Townsend Club will be held next Tuesday evening at the city hall. At that time Ray Garland, who attended the state convention in Eugene as a delegate from Talent, will render his report. All members and friends of the O.A.R.P. are invited to be present. ASK
FOR YOUR TRADE IN TALENT COUPONS.
NOTE RAY'S SPECIAL PRICE ON SUGAR. FIGURE THE SAVING. NEWS ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCabe, of Ohio, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Naugle last week end. Billie Gleim and Bob Stevens spent Sunday at the Brick-Pile Ranch on Applegate. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Conner and L. C. Hill of Tacoma spent Sunday with relatives in Talent. Plans are under way to hold a Community Celebration in Talent during the latter part of September. Tomato picking operations are getting well under way this week. The acreage in this vicinity is larger than in previous years. O. A. Manning took a trip into the wilds of Northern Calif. on Sunday. Mrs. James McDowell and daughter Margaret were Talent visitors on Tuesday. TALENT NEW AND SECOND
HAND STORE.
Aluminum sale, many useful items…your choice…10¢ Gas range--$11.00 Clothes wringer, crutches, turpentine, linseed oil, hay forks, shovels TALENT SERVICE STATION Where your credit is good for tires and accessories. Ask about it. Courteous, efficient service at all times. We are here to serve you. A TRUE STORY IN VERSE. I put a nickel in a pinball game, And got three nickels out. I put three dollars in the gosh-durned thing, And got a nickel out! T.E.W.
NEWS OF THE TOWN. Mrs. Lumir Severa and her son William, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. M. M. Ogden, of Tacoma, Washington, visited with their uncle, Mr. Edwin Deacon, Monday and Tuesday of this week. They spent the time together at Crater Lake, the visitors returning to Tacoma on Tuesday evening. The State Plumbing Inspector orders the city council to extend the sewer soil pipe at the city hall one foot above the top of the bell tower. Why not extend it a little higher, paint stripes on it and use it for a flag pole? Several orchardists of this vicinity are short of pickers. Chase Gardner begins the second picking of Bartletts today. Mr. A. Calhoun of Phoenix was a Talent visitor on Sunday. Virgil Leslie of Leslies' Plumbing Shop reports that several home owners are installing their plumbing at the present time. ICE
AT RAY'S MARKET.
TALENT'S COMPLETE FOOD STORE RAY'S MARKET Friday--Saturday--Monday Savings Pure Cane Sugar--100--$5.49 Buy Now! Milk--Oregon or Teacup--4 cans--29¢ Sandwich Spread or Mayonnaise--Pt.--19¢ P.G. Soap--The Big Bars--6 Bars--25¢ O.K. Soap--Large Brown or Mottled--6 Bars--25¢ Miracle Whip--Qt. Size--39¢ DO YOU KNOW? THAT YOUR "TRADE IN TALENT" COUPONS HAVE AN ACTUAL MDSE. VALUE OF 2¢ ON EACH DOLLAR'S PURCHASE! THIS IN ADDITION TO OUR LOWER PRICES REPRESENT A REAL SAVING TO OUR CUSTOMERS. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rev. Ray Garland was seen in Medford Saturday. He had Santa caged in a large packing box in the back end of his car. He was sitting on the lid of same to prevent Santa from getting out and the young Garland from getting in. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Mason were also strolling thru the toy depts. of Medford stores. Lavelle was keeping close watch from a safe distance. Earl Withrow has decided to abolish Santa this year due to the high price of dogs. Wagner Creek News Mr. Marion Briner and family of Bandon visited his brother Andy Briner and his sister, Mrs. Emma Kerby, over Thanksgiving. Talent News Flashes December 10, 1936, now lost. Reprinted in the December 29, 1950 News Flashes -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Christmas morning the residence of Carl Beeson, one of the old landmarks of Talent, was totally destroyed by a fire believed to have originated from a defective chimney. Practically all the household goods was saved. The house had been recently remodeled by Mr. Beeson. Some insurance was carried. Remember the TRADE in TALENT contest, which was sponsored by Talent Service Station, Ray's Market, Long's Confectionery, Talent Barber Shop. Winners of the contest were Earlene Withrow, Fay Miller, Mrs. Everett Skeeters, Ralph Conner, Lester Andersen, Mrs. Glenn Withrow, Mrs. Lyle Tame, Claude Gunter, Mrs. Boardman, and Mr. Nunamaker won the roller skates. Talent News Flashes December 26, 1935, now lost. Reprinted in the December 14, 1951 News Flashes -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOLUME IV NO. 3 THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1937 STEVENS-SMITH Robert Stevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stevens of Talent, and Miss Marguerite Smith, of Glendale, were married last Saturday. Mr. Stevens is well and favorably known in this community and his many friends congratulate the young couple and wish them a long and happy married life. Incidentally, Ray's News Flashes wishes to remind the "girls," young and old, who pounced upon the editor, for revealing their personal secrets, that the editor never, never, never forecasts a wedding unless it is pretty certain to happen. Get your man, gals, and R.N.F. will give you the publicity which you seem to crave. Aren't you ashamed of yourselves, now? TOWNSENDERS TO CONGREGATE IN
TALENT
Time, Tuesday evening, January 26, at the Talent City Hall at 8 P.M. TALENT NEWS ITEMS. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coghill, at Community Hospital, Medford, last Thursday, a baby boy. Logs are now going in to Talent's new sawmill, owned and operated by Mr. Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Plymire and son, of San Francisco, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Jones. Mrs. Plymire is the sister of Mrs. Jones. Don't forget Clean Up Day. ----
There is to be a play, entitled, "You're
Next,"
presented by the Medford Dramatic Club; also, other interesting numbers
to be followed by refreshments. Everything is free and it is hoped that
there will be a good attendance of citizens of the community.
SEE RAY'S CANDY
SPECIALS!
TALENT SERVICE STATION WE HANDLE AND SELL FIRST-QUALITY TIRES, ACCESSORIES, OIL, AND GAS. ANYTHING ELSE IS DEAR AT ANY PRICE. CONVENIENT TERMS ON TIRES. TALENT NEW AND SECOND HAND STORE. FLASHLIGHTS, OIL STOVES, PAINTS, BOLTS?, BRUSHES, NAILS, TACKS, BEDS, FLASHLIGHTS, SAWS, POCKET KNIVES, WATCHES, CLOCKS, PIPE FITTINGS, FURNITURE, LADDERS, SEE US BEFORE GOING ELSEWHERE! FROM AN EXCHANGE. Arthur W---- was seriously injured Friday. He suffered three broken ribs, a broken knee cap, a sprained ankle and concussion, also shock while working on a bridge one-half mile west of town. ----
Henri Warner of the Talent Music Store
was a caller at the editor's den Thursday.NOTES ABOUT PROMINENT CITIZENS, ETC. Miss Olive Johnson, who resides up in the Wagner Creek country, was a Talent visitor yesterday. Miss Johnson says the roads are slippery and the weather is quite chilly. Maybe that is the reason our Wagner Creek correspondent hasn't made her valued contribution to our journal this week. There is going to be another wedding in Talent soon, in spite of the cold weather. (We said Talent--not Portland.) The Talent High Basket Ball Team was slightly trimmed by the St. Mary's aggregation, Tuesday evening. The city council has been very quiet of late and no new dogs are reported caught. The pupils of the grades and high school are taking examinations this week for the usual purpose. Most of them will but a few of them won't. Chas. Long, of the Talent Pool Emporium, is still serving his customers with a benign expression on his countenance. O. A. Manning has a complete collection of most of the things human beings need. We recommend him to some of the young nearly weds. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY…. THE PLACE OF GOOD CHEER AND THE HOME OF COLD BEER. IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED US, COME IN NOW AND GET ACQUAINTED. FINE WINES AND TOBACCOS IN STOCK. SATURDAY DANCE. ON SATURDAY NIGHT OF THIS WEEK MR. AND MRS. EARL WITHROW WILL BE SPONSORS OF A PUBLIC DANCE AT THE CITY HALL. ASHLAND MUSIC, AND A GOOD TIME FOR EVERYBODY. It is reported that Chief Maxwell is ill with the flu. We wish him a speedy recovery. This flu is a serious business and should not be indulged in. SEE RAY'S CANDY
SPECIALS AND REJOICE.
NEWS OF THE DAY IN TALENT. Weather Forecast: Cold weather in most sections. Wool socks and earmuffs advised for fire builders. ----
QUESTION: Dear Editor: Should the head of the house dress before or
after building the kitchen fire these cold mornings? E.W. ANSWER: Depends on who "the head of the house" is. ----
QUESTION: Dear Editor: Will you kindly give the latest light on how to
make a living without working? P.D.ANSWER: There is nothing new under the sun. Go home and live with Papa. He is getting old and will kick off soon so he won't mind. ----
??? DEAR EDITOR: I am enclosing my fotograf. Will you kindly tell me
how to make a conquest of the man I love. A.B.C.ANSWER: After studying said photo I suggest you slip up behind him when he isn't looking and beat him over the head with a flat iron. Note: Do a good job of it or he may recover. OLD-FASHIONED
CHOCOLATES LIKE U USED TO LOVE WHEN YOU WERE A KID. GET THEM NOW AT
RAY'S MARKET.
FOOD STORE RAY'S MARKET Friday, Saturday, Monday Values Energy Breakfast Food. Large pkg. 25¢ Mickey Mouse Balloon free Crackers L&W or N.B.C. Brands 2-lb. box--25¢ Shasta Coffee--1-lb. jar 25¢ Pineapple No. 2½ tins--19¢ Borene Soap Powder 25-oz. pkg. 23¢ Candy--Old-fashioned chocolates or satin mixed--2 lbs.--19¢ We have the best in choice meats at saving prices ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOL. III [sic] NO. 4 THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1937 HIGH SCHOOL TO SHOW MOVIES On Wednesday, February 3, at the School Auditorium, the high school will present several interesting reels of moving pictures. This is to be a benefit for the high school girls' basket ball team, which will use the proceeds for the purchase of sweaters. There will probably be shown several scenes from the recent "Pear Festival." These will prove of interest to all Talent people, and considering the cause for which the program is given there should be a record attendance. TOWNSENDERS MEET. With a splendid program given by the Medford Club with Talent folks furnishing the lunch those who attended the meeting held last Tuesday night were royally entertained. BUY FLOUR NOW AT
RAY'S SPECIAL PRICES
ROOSEVELT DANCE TICKETS Tickets for the annual Roosevelt dance are now on sale at all Talent stores. The dance at Ashland will be held on Friday, Jan. 29, while the dance at Medford will be held on the 30th. These dances which are held thru-out the nation this week are given as a benefit for the treatment of infantile paralysis. It is hoped that there will be a good attendance from Talent. In order that Talent may receive proper credit it is advisable to purchase your tickets of Talent merchants. MARSHALL-NOSLER Last Saturday Miss Jessie Nosler, of Talent, and Mr. Delmar Marshall, of Ashland, were married. Mrs. Marshall has spent a large portion of her life in this community and is a former student of the Talent High School. Her many friends wish her happiness. TALENT NEW AND SECOND HAND STORE THE BUSINESS THAT BARGAINS BUILT Saws, tools, stoves, shovels, paints, oils, varnishes, rugs, clocks, wedges, wrenches, knives, furniture, razor blades, tables, and one thousand other things. A FEW NEWS ITEMS. According to the Ashland Tidings, Ticket No. 1 for the President's birthday ball has been assigned to W. M. Petrie of Talent at his request. His son, Elton, is being treated at the Warm Springs Sanitarium, which benefits from proceeds of birthday parties held throughout the nation. Earl Newbry will have charge of dance promotion in the Talent area. HAVE YOU TRIED
CHASE AND SANBORN DATED COFFEE?
NONE BETTER AT ANY PRICE. SPECIAL AT RAY'S MARKET. COMMUNITY HIGH LIGHTS. The dance given by Mr. and Mrs. Withrow was well attended in spite of the stormy weather. It is reported that some of Mr. Delbert Clark's valuable barred rock chickens were stolen last week. G. W. Burnette, who has been living in Ashland for the past several months, has returned to Talent and is living in the Simon's cabin. Dan Smith has been ill with the flu during the past week. Mrs. Geo. Andrews returned home from the Community Hospital in Ashland, where she underwent a major operation. When we consider conditions in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys we automatically become thankful that we live in the blessed Rogue River Valley. CANDY AT RAY'S
SAVING PRICES
TALENT SERVICE STATION First quality tires and tubes. The best in gas and oils. Quality accessories for your car. For safety change tires now. LONG'S CONFECTIONERY Hot days? Cold days? Our beer is always refreshing. On draft or in bottles. Fine wines at reasonable prices. Tobaccos.
While codes regulate almost every other industry, nothing has been done
about the wages of sin.
DON'T FAIL TO BUY YOUR TICKET FOR THE ROOSEVELT DANCE AND HELP A WORTHY CAUSE. KITCHEN QUEEN FLOUR
AT RAY'S.
TALENT NEWS ITEMS. V. G. Lamb, of Iowa, is visiting at the home of his brother, Thos. Lamb. On Monday the two brothers visited their other brother, W. R. Lamb, of Reese Creek. This is the first meeting of the three brothers in thirty-seven years. Wm. Bruin was transacting business in Medford, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sloper are the parents of a baby girl, born Monday in Medford. Mrs. Sloper was before her marriage Miss Sylvia Logan. The Community Club held its regular meeting at the city hall on Wednesday afternoon. A number of the members of the P.T.A. attended the P.T.A. Council held in Medford last Wednesday. Included were Mesdames Geo. Galbraith, Floyd Young, J. Engberg and Clarence Mathes. Principal Ashcraft and Coach Mills attended the School Masters' Banquet held at the Club Café in Medford, Monday evening. GOOD LINE OF COLD
REMEDIES AT RAY'S MARKET.
DOCTOR THAT COLD NOW AND GET WELL. TALENT'S MODERN FOOD STORE RAY'S MARKET Friday, Saturday, Monday Kitchen Queen Flour 49 lbs.--$1.69 Snowflake or Krispie crackers--2# box--29¢ Crystal Wedding Oats, large package--24¢ Energy Breakfast Food, large package--25¢ lge. Mickey Mouse Balloon Free. Chase and Sanborn Coffee--lb. package--25¢ Roycroft Peas--lge. #2 cans--10¢ FINEST OF MEATS--REMEDIES--FILMS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOLUME IV NO. 8 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1937 CORRECTION In a recent issue we made a statement based on supposedly authentic information, to the effect that the city council had raised the marshal's salary to the extent of some $120 per year. It seems that this statement was somewhat premature and that the council has as yet taken no official action in the matter. At the time that the annual budget meeting was held the budget committee included an increase of $120 per year to be used by the city council for an increase in the city marshal's salary provided that body saw fit to make the increase. However final action is vested in the city council and that body is under no obligation to make such increase. Up to date, so far as we can learn the city council has taken no action to increase any city employee's wages. We are glad to make this correction in the face of actual statements made to us by members of the council. TALENT H.S. LOSES Last Friday night on the Talent gymnasium floor the first team of the local school went down to defeat before the onslaught of the Jacksonville team. The game was marked by sluggish playing by both teams, and while the Talent quintette showed by their teamwork a well-grounded knowledge of the game they simply could not connect with the basket. They played a very good defensive game, keeping the score low. The Jacksonville team didn't excel the local boys in any particular, and their victory was apparently due to the lucky breaks which came their way. The game was noticeably clean and few fouls were called on either team. The Talent second team took the J-villers to a cleaning in the preliminary. The margin was very narrow and both teams showed good form. SHOP AT RAY'S AND
SAVE MONEY DAILY.
TALENT HARDWARE STORE New and second hand goods. Garden rakes, hoes, spading forks, trowels, garden seeds, garden hose. Save Money Here. TALENT SERVICE STATION The home of first quality tires, batteries, accessories. Come in and see us about our convenient terms on tires. SHOWER. Honoring Mrs. Ray Burnette, many of her friends and neighbors surprised her at the home of Mrs. Will Maxwell on Wednesday afternoon of this week. Many beautiful and useful gifts were presented and a pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by those present. HAVE YOU TRIED
ALPINE COFFEE?
NOTES? NEWS, COMMENT. The regular meeting of the local Townsend Club was held at the city hall on Tuesday of this week. After the meeting a special program was given, followed by refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Gray of Elk Creek were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lowe on Saturday. Mr. Joe Hannon, local agent of the Oregonian, plans an extension of service commencing on March 1st. On that date local delivery will be made to subscribers. The papers, which will be rushed from Portland by fast truck, will reach Talent in time for morning delivery on the date of issue. We congratulate Mr. Hannon on this contribution to the convenience of the Oregonian reading public. The tin cans, in sacks and otherwise, are still decorating the streets and sightly corners of our town. This should advertise to prospective residents that we do have cleanup days, now and then. At least our intentions are good. HOME REMEDIES AT
RAY'S MARKET.
TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY. We are always ready to serve you the finest of beers and wines. Bottled or draught. Come in and try a drink of your favorite beer. SCHUMACHERS GO NORTH. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schumacher are spending the week in Eugene and other northern cities. While away Mr. Schumacher will attend the state convention of the Townsend Clubs in Eugene. Leaving there, he will visit the state legislature where he has been called to appear before a committee on behalf of some important legislation. ----
Spring is in the air and many of the
younger set are sprucing up in appropriate style.O.K. SOAP AT RAY'S
MARKET.
DANCE AT THE CITY HALL SAT. NIGHT. TOWNSENDS ELECT. At the last regular meeting of the Townsend Club the following officers were elected for the year of 1937. President--Ray
Garland
The streets of Talent are in a decidedly
better
condition due to recent work done upon them. With the passing of the
storm it is hoped that they will soon be put in a permanent condition
fit for ordinary traffic.V. President--Earl Withrow Sect'y.--Mary Withrow It is reported that the school board will soon elect teachers. Now is a good time for parents to speak a good word in behalf of the faithful, efficient teachers who have instructed their offspring. John Robison was at the basketball game Friday night, looking quite pert and happy. NOTE THE SPECIALS
OFFERED BY RAY'S.
Another Social Dance at The City Hall Sat. Night. Good Music, Adm. 40 and 10. TALENT'S MODERN FOOD STORE RAY'S MARKET FRIDAY-SATURDAY-MONDAY Harvest King Flour--guaranteed hard wheat--49-lb. sack--$1.59 Waverly Cocoa--2-lb. can--15¢ As fine as the finest. Rinso--Large package--21¢ O.K. Soap--brown or mottled--4 bars--19¢ Hard Mix Candy--2 lbs.--19¢ Alpine Coffee--1-lb. tin--29¢ New and Different Hills Red Can Coffee--2-lb. can--55¢ Corn Meal--9-lb. sack--39¢ FINEST OF MEATS AT PRICES THAT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOLUME IV NO. 9 THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1937 WAGNER CREEK NEWS. Vell! After taking a squiventing squivent into Yogi Yorgensen's Mystic Crystal Bowl ve see that Ray Schumacher tinks der should be som news circulating from Vagner Crek. Vell! Der iss, but it is mostly unprintable. Anyvay, we vill see vot we can say on de subjeck-- Wagner Crek iss coming out of the vinter in fine shape. The frozen assets are thawing and beginning to take on a bit of moisture. Property is changing hands, new cars are running about, houses are being fixed up, and the gardens and fields are being scratched up, the Henri Warners have sold their place to a Mr. Fenton, who has taken possession and has started his son and daughter to the Wagner Creek School. A man by the name of Oland has bought the old Abbott place--So far he has kept his affairs out of Yogie's crystal bowl. Mrs. Powers is having some changing and fixing done on her place by Howard Works, the leading carpenter of Wagner Creek. Yah! Warren Barr is strutting his stuff in a new 1937 Dodge with shining trimmings. The school carnival was well attended by one and all Saturday night and we see that they cleared up a nice little sum which is to go for basketball expenses. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lockwood are home from the hospital with an infant son, Melvin Chas. A number of Wagner Creekers are planning on attending the dance in Talent on Saturday night--Yah! And they shake a wicked foot! Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller are moving to the Van Dyke Dairy, where Mr. Miller is employed. Miss Fay Miller returned home on Thursday from the hospital, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. For SALE RADIO…SIX TUBE SPARTAN. INQUIRE AT RAY'S MARKET.
Lynn Mills attended the Schoolmasters' Club in Medford, Tuesday evening.
TALENT SERVICE STATION. The home of dependable service. The best in tires, accessories, gas and quality oils. Efficient Mechanical Service. Service. TALENT HARDWARE STORE. The business that bargains has built. Saws, stoves, tools, shovels, garden equipment, rugs, clocks, and 1000 other bargains. SPECIAL NOTICE. (Contributed) By order of the Town Council this notice is given to all those making sewer connections. To avoid future trouble have said connections including pipe line inspected before covering. NOTE RAY'S CANNED
FOOD SALE.
NEWS FLASHES' KEYHOLE REPORTER. The City Marshal promises early removal of the tin cans in our back yards providing March doesn't come in like a lion covering said yard decorations with snow. Ashland Chamber of Commerce is giving us a neighborly visit with entertainment by them and there is some talk of dirty work afoot by our neighbors in Ashland that threaten to disturb the peace and tranquility of our fair city. So all you City Dads better be on hand to protect our honor. Oh, yes, we forgot to mention that the Talent Grange is putting on one of their fine dinners with [omission] and the date is March 8th. That's next Monday. Don't forget the big canned goods sale at Ray's Market this next week. Bargains you can't forget. Ask for your trade coupons, your way of saving an extra 2% on all your food purchases or receive valuable premiums. ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR
WHY HE TRADES AT RAY'S MARKET.
SAVE WITH SAFETY AT RAY'S MARKET. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY. For that tired spring feeling come in and see us. Before starting to dig in that garden come in and try a glass of our famous brew. FLASH--Wagner Creek wrestling match. Farmer Keith vs. Logger Purvis. Farmer Keith comes in the ring with that bulldog determination while Logger Purvis watches his adversary expectantly. Ah! There they go. The logger gets the Australian stranglehold. No! He's got him by the seat of the pants. Now the farmer got his finger in the logger's eye. Oh, Oh! There on the mat, both straining like Farmer Keith's hens to get production up to the cost of living. The bell rings. Now they are up in the corner making faces at each other. Wait till the next round. Boy, oh boy, this is some match! Mack Lillard sure is missing some good talent when he lets these boys get out of his arena. NEWS OF THE TOWN, ETC. Earl DeVoe, a former resident of Talent, passed away in Grants Pass last week. Mr. DeVoe was a brother of Mrs. Karl Baylor. Miss Roberta Frink was married at Everett, Wash. to Mr. Arthur Cunningham, the first of February. Mrs. Cunningham is well known in Talent, where she attended the Talent High School. The Domestic Science Class and Miss Leah Bradley entertained the members of the school board and their wives with a dinner at the school on Thursday evening. Twenty-three students of the Talent Hi who celebrated G.W.'s birthday Monday were back in school Friday. Miss Irene Alcock, who is attending Oregon State College, spent Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Tame. Mrs. Gene Richardson left for California, to be with her mother, who is seriously ill. TALENT'S MODERN FOOD STORE RAY'S MARKET Friday--Saturday--Monday Bake Rite Vanilla--4-oz. bottle--15¢ Best by Test . . . Try It Jello--3 pkgs.--17¢ All flavors Borene Soap Powder--Large Packages--21¢ Crystal White pr P.G.--Giant Bars--6 bars--25¢ Clorox--qt. bottle--17¢ Corn Flakes--Post Toasties--2 pkgs.--15¢ DO NOT FAIL TO ATTEND OUR CANNED GOODS SALE THIS WEEK. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOLUME IV NO. 10 THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1937 In order to ensure 100% efficiency in our sewer system the city council has established the reasonable rule that all sewer appliances, pipes and connections must be inspected before final connection with the main lines and laterals. All prospective users should abide strictly by this rule. In several cases it has been necessary to reconstruct a portion or all of the plumbing due to a lack of knowledge on the part of property owners. The rules covering the installation of plumbing are established by the state board of health and are very strict in every detail. Especially where property owners make an effort to install their own fixtures and plumbing it is advisable that they become thoroughly conversant with the state rules and requirements before proceeding. This work should not be attempted without first having obtained a copy of the state plumbing code, which will be mailed upon application to the state board of health, Salem. TOWN DOINGS. Dr. Miller, of Medford, has established himself in Talent. For the present he is located at the Simon's Apartments. Dr. Miller is an osteopath. Our popular assessor, Jay Terrill, is again pursuing the careworn taxpayer and noting all improvements. It is useless to try to elude him for he will get you anyway. Jay would be more popular if he changed his vocation. Chas. Chapman, looking pert and happy, was a visitor at the canned goods sale in Ray's Market, Saturday. He made some slighting remarks when the editor kicked over a pyramid of canned orange juice. Talent High will enter the basketball tournament which beings in Ashland today. Many Talent people will be on hand to see their boys bring home a cup. NOTE RAY'S CANNED
GOODS SPECIALS.
THE CLOSING DAYS OF OUR CANNED GOODS SALE. Buy now. Ray's Market of Course. TALENT HARDWARE STORE "The business that bargains built." Saws, stoves, tools, shovels, paints, oils, rugs, clocks, wedges, wrenches, furniture and 1000 other bargains. Norval Stockstill had his tonsils removed Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hotchkiss of Tule Lake were business visitors in Talent. R. L. Larson, principal of the Butte Falls School, was a Talent visitor Saturday. SEE OUR CANNED
GOODS SALE.
TOWN NEWS FLASHES. Mrs. Van Winkle of Wilderville visited with her sister, Mrs. K. Baylor, last week. The Talent High Second Team wins against Ashland Junior High, score 50-9. The ladies of the Home Economics Club of the Grange served the dinner Monday night. There was a large attendance. Chas. Skeeters and crew, who have been working at Leland this winter, moved back to Talent Sunday. J. C. Wattenberger and crew left for Washington, Idaho and Eastern Oregon, to be gone about three months. Harland Lowe, Richard Frye, and Alex Hayes were among those going. Art Lewis of Medford was a Talent visitor Sunday. Fred Rapp has been quite ill at his home near Talent. CLOSING OUT OUR
FINE STOCK OF RABBITS AT REAL BARGAIN PRICES.
H. H. LOWE. TALENT. TALENT SERVICE STATION Spring is here ! Now is the time to doll up the car, change the oil, check the lubrication and battery. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY We have the correct medicine for that spring feeling. Come in and let us prescribe. Finest in beer and wine. Miss Fay Miller, who has been a patient in the Sacred Heart Hospital in Medford, returned home last Monday and will be able to attend school soon. NOW IS THE TIME To clean up that yard and parking strip. Spring is here. To get the old spade down and scour it up by constant application to the soil. To tell how you used to take sulfur and molasses every spring. To cuss your radio because it doesn't work as good as it did last winter. To refrain from starting a scrap with your neighbors. Remember, most of our wars started in April. To dig a few angle worms, just in case… To start eating cold hot cross buns. To pay the first quarter of your taxes if and in case you have the "quarter." To suddenly realize that green onions are mighty tasty. To visit Ray's Canned Goods Sale. TALENT'S MODERN
FOOD STORE.
RAY'S MARKET LAST OPPORTUNITY TO GET THOSE CANNED GOODS SPECIALS! ACT NOW! Most of the items offered are the product of the famous Del Monte Company, which means that only the very finest in quality is offered. As to the prices…well! Look this list over. Solid
pack tomatoes
2½s
3 cans 59¢ Doz. 2.12 Case
4.15
Del.
Sauer
Kraut
2½s 3
cans 49 Doz. 1.75 Case
3.39
Early garden peas--2s 3 cans 53 Doz. 1.94 Case 3.69 Whole kernel corn--12 oz. 3 cans 47 Doz. 1.67 Case 3.29 All Green Asparagus--2s 3 cans 85 Doz. 3.12 Case 6.08 Apricots 1s 3 cans 44 Doz. 1.63 Case 3.19 Libby Orange Juice--12 oz. 3 cans 42 Doz. 1.52 Case 2.95 Stokley Tomato Juice--22½ 3 cans 34 Doz. 1.23 Case 2.35 Seaside lima beans--16 oz. 3 cans 34 Doz. 1.23 Case 2.35 Josephine Extra Standard Tomatoes--2s 3 cans 25 Doz. .97 Case 1.79 Van Camp
Hominy--2s
3 cans 33 Doz. 1.23 Case
2.34
Stokley
Mixed Vegetables 2s
3 cans 45 Doz. 1.69 Case
3.23
Fully ripe stringless cut beans 2s 3 cans 42 Doz. 1.53 Case 2.98 AND SCORES OF
OTHERS OF EQUAL VALUE
EXTRA SPECIAL! Miracle Whip--Qts. 39¢ Pts.--25¢ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOLUME 4 NO. 11 THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1937 COACH MILLS AND TEAM BRING HOME CUP. Among the many blessings which the progressive citizens of Talent enumerate during the present week is one which brings a sincere feeling of satisfaction to each of us. It came unheralded when the crack Langlois basket ball team met a decisive defeat in the recent Southern Oregon Basket Ball Tournament. At the other end of the score, in other words the victor, was the oft-defeated but never broken Talent High School team. And on the sideline watching his dreams come true was Coach Linn Mills. The score? The score was 32-22 in favor of Talent, and every point earned. The reward? The president's bronze cup to be placed with other trophies won by Talent High in years past. To the Team and to the Coach the citizens of Talent express their gratification. We feel that this victory is the beginning of better things in basket ball for Talent Hi. The spirit and the skill displayed in this game promises Champions next year. A REAL TREAT FOR NEWS FLASH READERS. Through the courtesy and consideration of the Beeson family, the editor of News Flashes has been given access to the diary of Welborn Beeson, one of the earliest pioneers of the Talent district. Mr. Beeson came to Jackson County in 1853 and settled on Wagner Creek. Many of his children and grandchildren are still residing in this section and have had an important part in molding the history of our community and county. The diary which Mr. Beeson kept aside from its real literary merit is an accurate record of the early days of Southern Oregon. It carries us back to the days of '53 when a blockhouse stood on the Breese place--when Indians were on the war path--and the shadow of disaster brooded over those who sought this promised land. Portions of this diary, edited by Mr. Carl Beeson, assisted by Harry Lowe, will be published each week exclusively in News Flashes. Watch for the first installment and keep copies for future reference. TALENT HARDWARE STORE. Tools for that garden, both new and used at saving prices. Come in and see our line of household furnishings. We can save you money on everything. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY Draught beer and soft drinks at our modern fountain. Come in and relieve your spring depression now. Richard Skeeters was selected as one of the all-star basket ball team in the president's tournament. Congratulations, Richard. Carefully inspect
the fine list of specials offered by RAY'S MARKET.
WHO'S GOT A DOG? The past week a member of the county dog control board has been busy rounding up all delinquent dog owners, and making many of said owners plenty mad. Even "yours truly" had a heck of a time showing said deputy that he did not own a dog. As some kind tourist who while passing thru Talent decided that the town butcher ought to have a dog as there are many nice bones about which might interest said dog, so while said butcher sojourned in Eugene on Sunday the dog was left. So upon rising Monday a.m. we were greeted by the friendly bark and wag of the tourist's dog. That isn't so bad but then the deputy appears and suggests that we buy a license. But we thot the Humane S. being so good to dumb animals ought to care for him. Which is fine until some obliging friend tells him that said dog be ours and that the pest has been causing him no end of grief. Then the plot thickens; deputy comes back again and after proving to the officer's own content decides that maybe we haven't a dog and that he has been misinformed. So the deputy goes; the dog goes; and everybody is happy! Well maybe! TALENT SERVICE STATION. We are always ready to serve you with the best in oils, gas, tires and accessories. When you trade here there will be no regrets. CENSUS OF WAGNER
CREEK--1857
June 1, 1857
Males over 25 yrs. old--10 Males over 21 under 25--4 Males over 15 under 15--3 Males under 15--9 Females over 25--6 Females over 21 under 25--1 Females over 15 under 21--1 Females under 15--8 MARRIED. Males--7 Females--7 Total--42 (From Welborn Beeson Diary, Pioneer of 1853) NEWS AND NOTES. Recent Talent visitors: W. M. Montgomery, Greenview, Calif.; A. F. Lewis, Medford. The school board has granted the use of the school building for the annual Mothers' and Daughters' Banquet, which will be given by the local Campfire Girls in the near future. Most wars start in April. Orders have recently gone forth that doggie must stay at home. Oh, hum! The town clock stopped the other day. It has been started again. Water rates have gone up "two bits." We still have the lowest rates in the valley. Yesterday was St. Patrick's Day. We noted no one chasing snakes. The younger set are enjoying the spring weather and dreaming dreams. There was a barn raising at Frank Smith's last week. A good dinner was a splendid inducement. TALENT'S MODERN
FOOD STORE.
RAY'S MARKET Friday--Saturday--Monday Corn flakes--3 pkg.--25¢ Post Toasties--3 pkg.--25¢ 2 lb. box Krispie or Snow Flake Soda's--29¢ Morton's Salt--2 pkgs.--15¢ Seal balloon free Clabber Girl baking powder--2-lb. can--19¢ Peet's Washing Powder--Large pkg.--29¢ Oval Sardines--3 cans--25¢ Glacier Salmon--3 cans--33¢ Sliced bacon--29¢ per lb. FINEST QUALITY MEATS, SKILLFULLY CUT, SAVING PRICES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOLUME IV NO. 13 THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1937 JAY TERRILL, REAL ESTATE. Everybody in Talent and surrounding territory is glad to learn that Jay Terrill has taken out a broker's license and plans to engage in the real estate business in Talent. There is no citizen more conversant with local conditions and with the value of local property than Mr. Terrill. We believe his venture will prove of utmost value to the people of Talent and we wish him every success. APRUL PHOOL!! Seein' as how this is April, one of the national holidays along with Hallowe'en and Valentine, it may be in keeping for us to mention some ways to properly celebrate. But on second thot--maybe not. We might get ourselves in bad for compounding a felony. So don't blame us if you slip on a banana peel or try to pick up a thin dime glued to Ray's counter. We deny all guilty knowledge of the same. THE DAYS OF FORT WAGNER. (Extracts from the diary of Welborn Beeson, Sr., Pioneer of 1853.) Ed. Note: We would like to publish all of Mr. Beeson's diary but space does not permit. However we will give a few extracts which tell of his boyhood days in Illinois. 1852, May 11, Tuesday: About three in the afternoon I noticed a black covered wagon going toward our house. They stayed a little while. Father came to me. He told me it was two young men from below Granville. They had brought a poor slave from the Land of Bondage (South) on his way to Canada. His name is Wm. Casey. Oh, when will the laws of the United States become human enough to abolish Slavery! July 22: Completed my 16th year today. We intend to go to Oregon next year and I shall keep a minute account of the journey thence… There is to be a menagerie at Peru tomorrow. I shall go if nothing happens. July 23: We then went to the menagerie. The doors opened at half past two. In the first was an American Bald Eagle, two Northern rattle snakes, two African Leopard dogs, also an Anaconda serpent, the only known living one in North America. All for 10¢. The next was the large show in which were two large elephants, nine tigers, five lions, two very large California Grizzly bears…The third and last was a dancing performance and several excellent songs. An excellent brass band was in attendance all the time. About half past five we started home….I got home at nine o'clock, 60 cts. poorer than when I left in the morning. (continued next
week)
TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY Draught beer and soft drinks at our modern fountain. Come in and try your favorite today. TALENT SERVICE STATION Always waiting to serve you with the finest gas, oils, and accessories. Get the car ready for spring driving. ARE WE GOING TO? Are we going to wait for a few more fires before we wake up and obtain adequate fire equipment, or are we going to piffle around and let the rest of the town burn up in due course of time? Unless citizens take an interest in this matter nothing is apt to be done. TALENT NOTES. Mrs. Edith Cochran has been visiting at the home of her son, Elvis, in Klamath Falls. Harry Naugle has been elected treasurer of the D.A.V. in Medford. $22.00 was netted by the high school at their dance given at the city hall Saturday night. Mr. Zwierlein and Mr. E. Allen spent the week end with their families. They returned to Merrill on Sunday. Jay Terrill has taken out a real estate broker's license and will handle local and community property. TALENT HARDWARE
New and second hand goods. Garden seed, garden tools, house paint? Oils? Hose? We have them for less. House furniture, stoves, dishes. NOTED BY THE EDITOR. Chief Maxwell has ordered the owners of dogs tied up! WHEN IS THAT CONTRACTOR GOING TO PUT OUR STREETS BACK IN THE CONDITION OF PRE-SEWER DAYS? It is reported that one of our best teachers is leaving us. The same old story. On every hand we notice slab wood from our own local plant. Were you fooled today? Mr. and Mrs. John Reed have returned to their ranch on Grave Creek. HERE AND THERE. Clinton Neely was the winner of the marble tournament staged at the school last week. The premium was a fine scout knife. At the business meeting of the P.T.A. the teachers presented the One Act Play, "Alice's Blue Gown." Members of the cast were: La Vonne Mills, Leah Bradley, Helen Hatlelid, Ruth Ottoman, Marie Mitchell, Frances Fitzgerald, Errilla Gearhart, Mary Chambers. Mrs. and Mr. Don Montgomery and Mrs. Earl Withrow and daughter Earline were Medford visitors Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Ed Foss was seriously injured as the result of a fall last week, both ankles being sprained. Mrs. Howard Works left for Washington to attend the funeral of her mother who died in Seattle. The Home Extension Unit met at the city hall on Wednesday of last week. Ray Reed and family have moved to the Kramer place south of town. SEASONAL GOODS AT
SAVING PRICES. RAY'S.
TALENT'S MODERN FOOD STORE. RAY'S MARKET Friday--Saturday--Monday Crystal White or P&G Soap--Giant Size--6 bars--25¢ Clorox--quart bottle--15¢ Borene--25-oz. pkg.--23¢ Sleepy Hollow Syrup--quart--35¢ Milk--Oregon--Teacup--3 tall cans--21¢ Ruby catsup--bottle--20¢ Matches--6-box carton--19¢ Toilet tissue--4 rolls--17¢ THE FINEST IN MEATS AT SAVING PRICES. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOLUME IV NO. 15 THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1937 DRAMATIC EVENING T.H.S. Three one-act plays given by the high schools of Talent, Phoenix, and Rogue River will be presented Wednesday, April the twenty-first, in the Talent Auditorium. Talent is presenting "The Telegram" which shows the difficulties a telegram causes in the affairs of three young people. The cast is: Mrs. Clinton--Jean
Galbraith
Ann Clinton--June Conner Sis Clinton--Opal Hill Don Clinton--Dick Skeeters Bert Jordan--Earl Vetters FOUR-H TO SPONSOR DANCE. The 4-H Club #2 is sponsoring a dance in the City Hall, Saturday, Saturday, April 17. Proceeds from the dance will be used to send delegates to the 4-H Summer School at Corvallis, June 6. This is a worthy cause and should receive community support. Mrs. Stanley is in charge of this group. Supper by members at midnight. "DAYS OF FT. WAGNER." (Extracts from the diary of W. Beeson, Pioneer of 1853) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED March 13, 1853: I shot my good old cat Socrates to keep him from fretting when I am gone. James Clayton came up to spend the evening with us. He told us a good many anecdotes about crossing the plains. March 15: This is the last day I expect to spend in La Salle Co. for some time. March 16: We left the home of my birth about 11 o'clock amid the farewells of neighbors and friends. Passed through Lowell, numbers of our neighbors following us for miles. There is no telling when me may meet again, perhaps never. We arrived here at Dudley's about ten o'clock P.M. The Granville brass band played together for the last time, as three of their number start in our train in the morning, Henry Church, William and Judson Laughlin. ----
The delay in this week's issue is due to
the serious
illness of our editor, whom we hope to see well again soon.TALENT HARDWARE STORE Bamboo rakes, garden rakes, grass hooks, hose nozzles, lawn sprinklers, lawn mowers, garden seeds, ladies' canvas gloves, baby carriage--$5.00 Baby bed--$3.00, garden cultivator $3.50, 9x12 felt base rug, new, bargain $4.75. Electric radio--$8.00 WANTED: MUSICAL-MINDED VIOLINISTS INTEREST IN ENSEMBLE WORK. WESLEY BOYER, TALENT, OREGON 4-H CLUB GIRLS NEWS The Cooking 2, 4-H Club Girls are giving a dance at the city hall in Talent, April 17. We are having swing music and everybody come and swing to it. WAGNER P.T.A. The Wagner P.T.A. is sponsoring a pie social and entertainment on April 16, to be held at Wagner Creek School. There will be a drawing for a quilt presented by Mrs. Maggie Goddard. Tickets on quilt may be purchased at Ray's Market or from ladies of the Wagner Creek P.T.A. The quilt is on display at Ray's Market. SMOKE HOUSES Mayor Carson of Portland in his crusade against the inspection of cars and citizens at the California line takes a very selfish attitude. He forgets that California takes this means of protecting its citizens against the plague of infected fruits and vegetables, thus eliminating the expense of combating these various plagues in their orchards and fields. It is true that it does give the travelers a little inconvenience. Still, in my many trips through these stations I have always found the officers in charge very courteous and considerate. Oregon would do well to consider like precautions for its agricultural interests, rather than assume an antagonistic attitude to its sister state. California stations have proven very practical in operation, and it is my belief that it has done more good for California than harm regardless of the adverse criticism it has caused. Mayor Carson's refusal to visit California's Golden Gate Celebration, because he does not want to be inspected at the state line, seems quite childish to me. It reminds me of the child who would not give a piece of candy unless his playmate would play a certain game in return for it. This is not a bargaining matter. We have no more right to ask of California that they dispense with their system of protection of its agriculture, than they have to ask us to dispense with our system of regulating liquor thru our State Stores. R.J.S. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY
The finest in wines and beers, kept in the finest condition. Come in and try us today. Beer draft and bottled. You are always welcome here. MR. WESLEY BOYER Accredited teacher of the violin, guitar Terms--reasonable WANTED TO TRADE: home in Medford for house and lot in Talent. See Jay Terrill. WANTED VIOLINISTS INTERESTED IN ENSEMBLE WORK. WESLEY BOYER TRY RAY'S SPECIAL DELUXE COFFEE A BETTER COFFEE FOR LESS MONEY. COUNCIL CONSIDERS PROTECTION. The city council at its last regular meeting held at the city hall decided upon definite steps to acquire adequate fire protection for Talent. Mayor Hart appointed the entire council to find costs of equipment, and means of financing costs, etc. TALENT PLAYS BASEBALL Talent is now definitely at the head of the column in the county high school league. Thus far they have played three games and lost none. Eagle Pt., Central Point, and Ashland were the three schools taken down the line. The next team will be Gold Hill, to be played there, Friday night if weather conditions permit. TALENT'S MODERN
FOOD STORE
RAY'S MARKET Friday--Saturday--Monday INTRODUCING Ray's de luxe coffee--per lb. 19¢--None better any price Blue Karo Syrup--5-lb. tin--39¢ Staley's Syrup--10-lb. tin--79¢ Purex--qt. bottle--14¢ Honey--5-lb. pail--49¢ Salt--8-lb. bag--21¢ FINEST IN BABY BEEF, AND FIRST QUALITY BEEF AT LOWER PRICES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOLUME IV NO. 16 THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1937 TALENT NEWS Chas. Terrill, of Lake Creek, brother of Jay Terrill, is reported to be in a somewhat improved condition. Mr. Terrill recently suffered a stroke. Mrs. Frank Smith of Wagner Creek was a Talent visitor on Sunday. During the incapacitation of Don Hungate, who was recently injured in an auto collision, Kenton Robbins is delivering the Oregonian. The three one-act plays presented Tuesday of the current week, were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The plays were presented by students of Talent, Phoenix, and Gold Hill high schools. Thursday of last week as a feature of the grange lecture hour the teachers of the Talent school presented their one-act play, "Alice's Blue Gown." The remainder of the evening was given over to dancing. THE DAYS OF FORT WAGNER (Extracts from the diary of Welborn Beeson, Sr., Pioneer of 1853.) THE JOURNEY STARTS Mar. 17, 1853: Thursday. By 11 o'clock the company was all ready to roll. We started, 11 teams in all, crossed the Illinois River at Hennepin, then across the Illinois bottom to foot of bluff where we came to camp after dark and it a-raining like everything. We thot is a bad commencement, but we got plenty of feed for the cattle, set our tent, put hay in it. We have come 9 miles today. Mar. 18: Started up the river bluffs. Very bad, muddy hilly roads, thru heavy timber. Came to camp near a large locust grove. Got plenty of feed for cattle. There are in company 37 souls, men, women, and children, 74 head of cattle and 12 head of horses. Mar. 21: Met an old acquaintance, Fletcher Royal. He is starting for Oregon in a few days. Corn 25¢ bu. Hay $4.50 ton. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY A place you will enjoy on these warm spring days. Cold sparking beer, bottled and draught. A disgusted citizen remarks: Every time a certain poor nincompoop blows back into town the folks who have no way of locking their car begin to lose gas. Sometime we are going to take time off and put him in the city dog house. In the baseball game between Talent and Gold Hill the local boys continued their winning streak with a score of 5-4. Talent is now at the top of the county high school league, a position which it has held since the opening of the season. IF YOU NEED AN
EXTRA LINOLEUM RUG BETTER TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TALENT HARDWARE'S
SPECIAL BARGAIN PRICES.
GOINGS ON IN TALENT Mr. and Mrs. Schumacher spent the weekend in Crescent City. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hotchkiss of Tule Lake were Talent visitors Sunday. Mr. U. S. Wooten of Kansas is visiting with his son Lloyd and family. Earl Allen and Kermit Zwierlein from Yamsey Mt. were home for three days last week. Bert Simmons returned from the John Day country with a load of logging equipment for Mr. Webber. Mrs. J. J. Tryon is making an extended visit in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Davenport of Ashland were Talent visitors Friday. The Talent Townsend Club met a the city hall on Tuesday of last week and were entertained by the Montana Mavericks. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Naugle were Trail visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have gone up to their homestead for two weeks. TALENT HARDWARE STORE
New and used goods. Chicken wire, camp stoves, cook stoves, linoleum rugs 7½x9, 9x12, AT A GOOD PRICE. Tie out chains 25 ft.-30 ft. Wood cutting and logging tools. MR. WESLEY BOYER
Accredited teacher of the violin, guitar Terms--reasonable Wanted, violinists interested in ensemble work. The students of the Wagner Creek, Anderson Creek and Talent schools have been busy the last few days taking the achievement tests. We trust that they will all indicate by their grades that they are capable of doing things. Here is an interesting answer to an age old question: What tempted Eve? Ans: The Raven. GOOD SCHOOLS. Good schools are the most valuable asset we can place in our community. Not only from the standpoint of the future generation of citizens but also from the standpoint of every property owner. Nothing creates a more favorable impression on a prospective property owner than the knowledge that the community supports an efficient, up-to-date educational plant with a sufficient number of well-trained, loyal teachers. The citizens of Talent have always showed an active willingness to contribute to the support of such a plant. For the citizens knew that such contribution will bring manifold returns. The following story does not apply to Talent, but does illustrate what may happen when we become too niggardly in our educational expenditures: A son's ambition was to go to New York City. The father saw the advisability of permitting the son to do so. "Yes, son," the father said, "You ought to go and shall go!" Now the railroad fare to New York City was $87.65. This didn't look so good to the father. He decided to economize. He gave the son $47.25. "Now you are all fixed, my son. Buy your ticket and may God bless you." The son purchased the ticket for the distance the money supplied the fare and was kicked off the train in the middle of a barren desert. H.H.L. [Harry H. Lowe]
TALENT'S MODERN
FOOD STORE.
RAY'S MARKET Friday, Saturday, Monday Peace Brand Corn--2 cans 25¢ Hot sauce--4 cans--17¢ Jello--3 packages--17¢ Tasty Beans--none better--per can--10¢ Mrs. Stewart's Bluing--2 large bottles--35¢ Bananas--4 lbs.--25¢ A CHOICE SELECTION OF FINE MEAT, REASONABLE PRICES. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOLUME 4 NO. 22 THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1937 TALENT NEWS. Mrs. J. J. Tryon, who has been visiting in Portland, returned home last week. J. C. Wattenberger and sheep shearing crew, consisting of Dean Carver, Harland Lowe, Vernon Wattenburger and Mrs. Kelty, chef, returned home Monday. Alex Hayes, member of the crew, is still working in Klamath County. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Mills attended the alumni banquet of the S.O.N.S., Friday evening. Kenton Robbins left for Pendleton to visit relatives. The delegates for the 4-H Club from Talent who will attend the summer school at Oregon State College are: Lydia May Baylor, Virginia Garvin, and Fay Miller. The session will open on the sixteenth of this month. WAGNER CREEK DOINGS. The Wagner Creek School held its Annual Picnic at the Wagner Creek forks on Sunday. Mrs. McGrew was shopping in Medford on Saturday. Mrs. Wolgamott is staying with Mrs. Irene Wells at Talent during her convalescence. Mrs. Frank Smith was a Talent visitor Saturday. Mrs. Wanda Works left for Van Nuys, California to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Brittsan. Mrs. Teresa Lowe, son Ronald and daughter Mrs. Mildred Gosset were in Talent for Memorial Day. A list of the eighth grade class of 1937 will be found on the inside pages. PHOENIX BEAUTY SHOP All work guaranteed. We have a water softener. Phone 6 F 2 Located one block Phoenix Mercan. Store PRICES Permanent waves--$2.00-$5.00 Special oil waves, only $3.00 Finger wave and shampoo--60¢ School girls spiral--25¢ Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Huber, Props. TALENT HARDWARE
New and used goods, dishes, pots, pans, etc. Clothes baskets, clothes lines, washboards, wringers, tubs, boilers, clothes pins, wood cutters' supplies. WAGNER CREEK GRADUATES. Harold Barr, Bob Barlow, Gladys Goddard, Joyce Hayes, Ray Johnson, Virginia Heath, Bob Keith, Audrey Lockwood, Harold Lockwood, Harold Denny Morrow, Earl Sommers, Mildred Works. These students participated with Talent in a community commencement program. ABOUT TEACHERS. (News Item) "It is rumored that most of the Talent teachers will leave at the close of the present year to accept more lucrative positions." We do not know whether the above item is based on accurate information or not. As far as we can learn, it is. Which leads to the following: Is Teaching a Profession, or just a Job? Inasmuch as it requires from 15 to 17 years of schooling to become a certified teacher in Oregon we would conclude that teaching is looked upon by our lawmakers as a Profession. If we conclude that Teaching is a Profession, then do we have a right to expect and demand that every inexperienced teacher who comes into our school shall grow professionally as the years pass, in other words shall be a better teacher the second, third, and subsequent years than she was the first? School Boards and Parents will answer "Yes!" to the question. On the other hand, does the teacher who makes such growth have a right to expect the community which she serves, does she have a right to expect that community to recognize and reward her professional growth by reasonable wage increase--or must she content herself with being placed on a flat salary schedule a schedule which places her after two, four, six years service in the same school, on the same salary as the untried beginner, just out of Normal School? The people of Talent want good schools. Time and again when the test has been made they have shown this desire in no uncertain terms. We also know that the local school board is making a sincere effort to maintain good schools. Then why not "throw overboard" this antiquated flat salary schedule, which is a relic of the days when any eighth grade graduate could get a teacher's certificate by taking the county teacher's examination? In those days, Teaching was a JOB; Today Teaching is a Profession. H.H.L. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY
In addition to the finest of drinks we are now offering the best in lunches and meals served under the efficient direction of Mrs. Alpha Green. We guarantee to please you and solicit your patronage. Meals. Drinks. Have you noticed the new neon sign on the Talent Pool and Confectionery. It is placed there to inform the world that the best drinks and the best meals in the country are served there. THIS FUNNY LANGUAGE We say, "It is not so warm" when we mean it is cooler, We say, "It is not so cool" when we mean it is warmer. COMPARE OUR PRICES
ON SUGAR WITH THOSE OF ASHLAND AND MEDFORD STORES, THEN BUY AT RAY'S.
SOME MORE WEDDING BELLS WILL JINGLE SUNDAY. EVERYBODY GET READY. N.B.: DON'T BREAK THE DOOR DOWN. The editor is glad to note that the State Highway Commission will resurface the Pacific Highway through the business section of Talent. That is some consolation after having his liver jolted seven ways to Sunday over the ruts and chuck holes of the street in front of his home. By Gosh, that street should be renamed "Scenic Drive." TALENT'S MODERN FOOD STORE RAY'S MARKET SATURDAY FRIDAY SPECIALS MONDAY Oats--9-lb. bag, quick or regular--43¢ N.B.C. Crackers--2-lb. box--29¢ Bulk mayonnaise--pint--19¢ Sugar--10 lbs.--55¢ Shasta Coffee--1-lb. jar--26¢ Meat Department "CHECK OUR PRICES!" ONLY QUALITY MEATS SOLD Ground round steak--2 lbs. 35¢ Tang Salad Dressing--qt.--35¢ Miracle Whip--qt.--35¢ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY J. SCHUMACHER VOLUME IV NO. 26 THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1937 ANDERSON BARN BURNS. Last Friday afternoon the large barn on the old Anderson place west of town was completely destroyed by fire. The building had but recently been filled with hay, and that, together one horse and sundry farm equipment, was also destroyed. While cause of the fire is not definitely known it is believed that it may have been caused by spontaneous combustion of the newly stored hay. Clarence Smith was seriously injured while attempting to sever the electric wires leading to the barn. The artery and ligaments of one arm were severed and hospital treatment was necessary. Owing to the lack of fire fighting equipment it was impossible to control or check the blaze. ----
Lynn Mills and family have completed
moving to
Medford where they will reside on Ivy Street. Mr. Mills will act as
coach in one of the grade schools of Medford.----
Miss Leah Bradley is a Talent visitor
this week.SPECIAL NOTICE This paper in the future will be mailed to all rural route and box holders each week. We will also maintain our regular carrier service. All merchants in the Talent district are welcome to advertise in this paper. Reasonable rates and real results. Mrs. Leona Zwierlein has been quite ill at her home in Talent. Harry Lowe has lost most of his teeth. He can still whistle but can no longer bite. Main Street and Wagner Ave. are being given a coat of gravel to be supplemented by an oil dressing. When this work is completed it will be of a permanent nature. It is planned to so treat all the side streets eventually, according to the plans outlined by the city council. Virginia Garvin, Lydia Mae Baylor and Fay Miller who attended the 4-H Summer School at Corvallis returned to Talent last week. TALENT HARDWARE STORE. New and used goods at prices that will save you money. Come in and look over our stock. Prices marked so low that you will appreciate the savings. PHOENIX BEAUTY SHOP All work guaranteed. We have a water softener. Phone 6 F 2. Located one block from Phoenix Mercantile Store. PRICES Permanent Waves--$2.00-$5.00 Special oil wave--$3.00 Finger wave and shampoo--60¢ School girl spiral--25¢ Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Huber, Props. According to the Ashland Tidings a Talent resident was arrested Saturday for being drunk and disorderly. He was ordered to get out of Ashland and go back to Talent where he belonged. According to our records he has not shown up here yet nor does his name appear in our city directory. Maybe he was a ball player from Medford. ABOUT FOLKS, ETC. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Montgomery of Greenview, Calif., were Talent visitors Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schumacher, of Grants Pass, were calling on friends in Talent Tuesday. Mrs. Nellie Smith of Wagner Creek was a Talent [visitor] Monday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Stevens are the parents of a son born Monday. Among new owners of cars are Howard Works, Harland Lowe, Dean Carver, Dick Skeeters, Bill Gleim, Wayne Combest, and Lynn Mills. Most of the above cars are pedigreed. We anticipate that local repair shops will experience a brisk increase in business. Of late there have not been so many athletic directors from nearby towns offering seductive "propositions" to Talent High School athletes. Ye Shades of Sportsmanship! Has high school athletics come to this? Mrs. White and son, David, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hackler. Mr. White was formerly pastor of the local church. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY We are always at your service with cold sparkling drinks and the best cooked lunches and meals in town. Bottled beer and wines for all occasions. NOTICE: Stray pig at Maxwell's house. Owner please call. CASH FOR YOUR EGGS: RAY'S MARKET. ICE AT RAY'S MARKET WANT ADS IN THIS COLUMN INSERTED FREE. BRING IN YOUR COPY BEFORE WEDNESDAY. THIS PAPER REACHES EVERY HOUSE IN THE TALENT COMMUNITY. CHECK OUR PRICES WITH MEDFORD AND ASHLAND. THEN TRADE AT HOME. In her school essay on "Parents" a little girl wrote: We get our parents at so late an age that it is impossible to change their habits. NEWS FLASHES. Most of the orchards have finished thinning. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamilton were picnicking at Jackson's Sunday. Among Wagner Creek folks attending the dance at the Moose Hall in Ashland Saturday were Olive Johnson, Ray Johnson, Rachel Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Kirby, Mrs. F. Smith and Bernice Anderson. Mrs. Wanda Works of Wagner Creek, who has been visiting relatives in Van Nuys, Calif., returned home last week. Carl Beeson's Service Station and cabins are being torn down to make room for the new highway. Mrs. Myrna Frink returned Friday from Seattle, where she has been attending her ill father. Mr. Maxwell of the Maxwell Food Store reports a decided increase in business in spite of the usual lull at this time of year. Pop (to his bright infant): "What's wrong?" Son (12 years old): "I had a terrible scene with your wife." RAY'S MARKET Specials Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10¢ Sardines--2 for 13¢ Lettuce, per head--5¢ 15¢ Tuna--2 for 27¢ Grapefruit--3 for 19¢ Sugar--100 lbs. $5.19 Bunch Vegetables--3 for 10¢ Golden Heart Flour--Guaranteed hard wheat--1.49 Peaches--3 lbs.--25¢ Van Camp's Pork and [beans] 3 11 oz.--15¢ Watermelon on ice--lb.--3¢ MEAT SPECIALS. Beef shoulder roasts--15¢ Veal roasts--12½ ¢ Pork roasts--23¢ Pork chops--24¢ T-bone, sirloin, round steak THE FINEST MEATS, 25¢ ALL THE TIME FIREWORKS, ICE, HOME REMEDIES, PHOTO FINISHING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray's News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY'S MARKET VOLUME 4 NO. 27 THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1937 WE CHANGE OUR NAME After being published for four years under the title "Ray's News Flashes," this little paper will hereafter appear under the heading "NEWS FLASHES." We are taking this step due to a feeling that this paper, which has made its place in the community, must take its place as something more than an advertising medium for our own store. Regardless of its advertising value to our own store and to those merchants whose support makes its publication possible, we hope to make it a distinct contribution--an expression of appreciation--to the community. In its columns we hope to publish those bits of local news which usually are overlooked in the daily press of Ashland and Medford. And interspersed there will be bits of humor and fun at the expense of citizens whom we know to be good sports. But remember--Our joke list is our preferred list. And no statement of this type is to be taken seriously. "We ain't mad and we don't hate nobody!" BY REQUEST. A reader, who is now recovering from a serious illness, requests the republication of the following little poem which was published just a year ago. We are glad to comply with her request and we hope that she, too, will soon be able to take her vacation in the hills she loves.
"THE URGIN'"
I'm tired of my friends, And tired of my foes! I'm a-goin' out where th' Trout stream flows Thru' the willer and thru Th' yew, A-callin me where the Hills are blue. The tang of the smoke And the sizzlin' pan The coffee bubblin' in the can, The water murmurin and Whisperin' soft, And God's own Stars, Up there aloft! I will come again, and I'll Fight like Hell, In the game called Life, But for just a spell-- Right now-- I'm tired of my friends, And I'm tired of my foes, I'm a-goin' out where Th' trout stream flows, Thru th' willer and thru Th' yew, A-callin' me where the Hills are blue. H.H.L. TALENT HARDWARE STORE New and used goods priced to save you money. Come in and look over our stock. A wide assortment priced so that you will appreciate the savings. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY Always at your service with cold sparkling drinks and the best meals and lunches in town. Bottled beer and wines for all occasions. Mr. and Mrs. Terrill of Medford have rented the Paul Quackenbush home and expect to move to Talent shortly. Mrs. Terrill is one of the newly elected teachers of the Talent school. Jay Terrill has taken the agency for a fire insurance company in Talent. TALENT NEWS ITEMS. Miss Verna Paulson, who has been visiting relatives in Washington, returned home Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Kelty has purchased the Powell property on B St. in Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. J. Maxwell were dinner guests of Miss Irene of Ashland, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamilton and Miss Ilona Calkins were among those attending the air show on Friday. The Graham sawmill is installing a new planer recently purchased in Washington. Miss Edna Nossler and Mr. S. Todrick were married in Klamath Falls on Tuesday. The young couple will make their home in that city. Wm. Hotchkiss, who purchased the Maxwell Feed Store, took possession Tuesday. A lot of auto wrecks result from the driver hugging the wrong curve. He who hesitates is bossed. PHOENIX BEAUTY SHOP All work guaranteed! We have a water softener. Phone 6 F 2. Located one block from Phoenix Mercantile Store. PRICES Permanent waves--$2.00--$5.00 Special oil wave--$3.00 Finger wave and shampoo--60¢ School girl special--25¢ Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Huber, Props. GET YOUR LUNCH
MEATS AT RAY'S MARKET.
GOOD PLACE TO GO. We were pleasantly surprised during a recent visit to the Phoenix Beauty Shop. We found this to be one of the best equipped places of its kind in Southern Oregon. An efficient water softener; the latest model machines, and everything that goes to make a beauty parlor what it should be. Mr. and Mrs. Huber are artists in their line, and their increasing business proves the satisfactory service that they render. ----
Many Talent people spent July 4th at
Ashland and
other celebrating centers. Some didn't. Others wish they hadn't. There
were no fatalities here.WHY COOK A HOT MEAL
TONIGHT?
WE HAVE ICE COLD LUNCH MEATS, MATERIALS FOR SALADS AND EVERYTHING THAT GOES TO MAKE A PERFECT SUMMER EVENING MEAL. RAY'S MARKET. Have you noticed the improved condition of the Main Street and Wagner Avenue? TALENT'S MODERN FOOD STORE RAY'S MARKET Specials Saturday Sunday Monday Sugar--C&H--100-lb. bag--$5.19 Kitchen Queen Flour--49-lb. bag--$1.69 Bouquet Flour--49-lb. bag--$1.39 Oregon milk--4 cans--29¢ Pennant Coffee--1st grade--23¢ Kellogg's Flakes--per package--10¢ MEATS Rib steak--20¢ Veal steak--19¢ Boiling beef--10¢ Soup bones--each--5¢ Beef roasts (chuck)--14¢ Pickled pigs' feet--3 for 15¢ A FULL LINE OF LUNCH MEATS--ICE AND SALT FOR ICE CREAM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY'S MARKET VOLUME IV NO. 32 THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1937 NEWS OF DEATH BY RADIO. A few evenings ago, while listening to a radio program, J. C. Wattenburger of Talent heard a brief news flash telling of the accidental death of his son-in-law and daughter, Staff Sergeant and Mrs. C. E. Seckenger. The accident occurred in the officers' barracks at Honolulu, Hawaii. The building, catching on fire, trapped Sergeant and Mrs. Seckenger and both lost their lives. The radio flash was the first news of the sad event to reach Talent. On the following day a telegram to Mr. Wattenburger confirmed the earlier report. ----
A resident of the Wagner Creek district
is
circulating a petition asking for an election to vote on the question
of prohibiting stock from running at large on the roads west of the
S.P. tracks. The petition seems to be quite generally signed.VALLEY VIEW ITEMS. On Saturday afternoon of last week a fire of unknown origin broke out in a hay stack and spread to nearby buildings on the farm of E. H. Wilson. Due to efficient help of neighbors and the assistance of members of the Ashland fire department the blaze was kept under control and did not reach the larger buildings. Mrs. Lulu Smith of San Diego, Calif., is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McCracken. Mrs. Wm. Glenn entertained Mr. and Mrs. Paul Taylor of Ashland Friday evening. STREET WORK PROGRESS. Both Wagner Ave. and Main St. have received a coating of oil. The recent resurfacing of these two important thoroughfares has added much to the comfort and peace of mind of motorists. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY Cool drinks on hot days Lunches and meals that will please you at all times. We make it our business to please our many customers. Try us. TALENT HARDWARE STORE Where you get more for your money in new and used goods. We are constantly building up our stock and now have a fine variety to select from. FRESH VEGETABLES AT
RAY'S MARKET. ATTRACTIVE PRICES.
NEWS OF THE DAY. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stoller of Woodburn, Oregon were calling on friends in Talent Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Olson, Miss Ruth Olson and Dick Kreger went to Crater Lake Sunday. Mrs. Ralph Householder, of Grants Pass visited with her daughter Phyllis at the Talent Camp Ground last Friday. Dudley Estes and Russel Parks went to Crescent City, Thursday. Dud stayed to visit with brother Charlie and wife. Mr. Parks returned home Friday. Principal and Mrs. Ashcraft have returned home from Berkeley where they took postgraduate work this summer. Fred Haddop of Central Point was a recent visitor in Talent. Man wants position as farmhand. Inquire at Ray's Market. Mateline Maxwell had her tonsils removed at the Medford hospital yesterday. Miss Dolores Shelton from Portland is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Tryon. PHOENIX BEAUTY SHOP. All work guaranteed. We have a water softener. Phone 6-F-2. Located one block from Phoenix Mercantile Store. PRICES. Permanent waves--$2.00-$5.00 Special oil wave--$3.00 Finger wave and shampoo--60¢ School girl special--25¢ Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Huber, Props. WANT AD. COLUMN. Ads in this column inserted free. WANTED: TO RENT Small acreage not less than three-room house. See M. E. Skinner, R 1, Box 231. WANTED: POSITION as farmhand. Inquire at Ray's Market. ----
This is your space. Use it to swap,
sell, buy,
trade. News Flashes reaches more homes in the Talent and Phoenix
districts than all other papers combined.If you need a job or want to hire men let us know. We may be able to help you. ETC. The editor spent a couple of nights at the forest camp near the Natural Bridge two miles below Union Creek. The government has recently completed equipping this camp. Good stoves, tables, seats, and even wood and kindling split and waiting. Above it all a canopy of fir trees that makes one forget the hot weather. Well-kept forest trails in all directions. Ice cold water. And the natural stone bridge, one of the scenic attractions of the Rogue River Forest Reserve. The river is supposed to contain plenty of fish, but they were on vacation when we were there. All the above is free and if you want a place to picnic or to rest for a few days you will find this an ideal spot. ----
No one knows what is coming next in News
Flashes. Not even the editor.----
Miss Olive Johnson of Wagner Creek is
rambling
around somewhere in the sagebrush of Lake Co. We don't know what the
attraction is. But we have our "surmise." Let us hope she gets back for
pear packing.Friday Saturday Sunday Monday RAY'S MARKET ICE! LUNCH MEATS! GROCERY DEPARTMENT Sugar--100#--$5.39 Kitchen Queen Flour--$1.69 Bouquet Flour--49#--1.39 Coffee--all brands--29¢ Spaghetti--Penthouse--glass jars--12¢ Corned beef, Libby's--19¢ Cal-Ray Graham Crackers--2 lbs.--23¢ Snaps, Walnut, Lemon, Chocolate ½ lb--10¢ Sleepy Hollow Syrup--qt.--35¢ P&G Soap--7 bars--25¢ Gelatin Dessert--all flavors--5¢ Seedless raisins--2 lbs.--19¢ WE NOW HAVE AN AMPLE SUPPLY OF MINT JELLY FOR THOSE WHO WERE UNABLE TO SECURE A SUPPLY LAST WEEK--ONLY 8¢ PER JAR MEAT SPECIALS Beef Roasts--15¢ Short Ribs--12¢ Stew meat, lean, boneless--18¢ Pure ground beef--15¢ Old-fashioned country sausage--23¢ Pure smoked pork sausage--33¢ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY'S MARKET VOLUME IV NO. 33 THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1937 PRESTON-LOW WEDDING. On Friday, August 13, Mr. Clair P. Preston and Mrs. Ethel Low slipped away from their unsuspecting friends and acquaintances and were quietly married in Grants Pass, Oregon. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Preston were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Wyatt. A group of eight friends attended the wedding dinner. Mr. Preston, who is a registered pharmacist, recently came to Southern Oregon from Colorado. Mrs. Preston, proprietor of Ray's Market in Talent, is a registered nurse. The editor and many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Preston extend the kindest wishes to the newly wedded pair. WANTED: Man for ranch work and to milk. Emil Schiesel, Talent. Inquire at Ray's Market. FLASHES Chief Maxwell announces a "cleanup" this week. Please get your cans ready. Clyde Lowe of Medford is cutting meat at Ray's Market during the absence of Paul Walker. J. C. Wattenburger and daughter Gladys left for San Pedro to attend the funeral of Staff Sergeant and Mrs. Seckenger. Bill Hotchkiss is home from the hospital after having his appendix amputated. Says he is feeling fine. Jerine Stewart is spending the weekend visiting friends in Medford. Edger Adams is picking pears for Newbry's. TALENT HARDWARE STORE We have a splendid assortment of new and used goods at attractive prices PHOENIX NEWS According to our contemporary the M.M.T., Minnie Edwards was soaked $2.50 and costs in justice court Tuesday for n.p. of driver's license. The state police is trying to catch the rest of the Phoenix and Talent folks who don't have them. Miss Minnie McLoughlin and mother left recently for Greeley, Colo., where Miss McLoughlin will teach in the public schools. The city council has posted copies of building and sewage disposal ordinances. It will pay citizens to become conversant with them.
The S.P. depot is sitting still,
Pear picking started Wednesday, which is
quite a social event, and most of the elite are out grabbing them.Across the track from Mayor Bill. The Newbry Orchards were the first to ship out a carload of pears this season. Mr. Gray and son of Washington have taken a cabin at Tame's Camp Grounds during the fruit season. Chief Maxwell is hauling cans, and he means business. The Shell Service Station is being wrecked to make a speedway for California motorists. A model T was parked at the side of the Talent Pool and Conf'y. store. Looked like Mrs. Smith's. Mrs. K. Zwierlein and Mrs. R. Burnette staged a baby show at Ray's Market recently. PHOENIX BEAUTY SHOP. All work guaranteed. We have a water softener. Phone 6 F 2. Located one block from Phoenix Mercantile Store. PRICES Permanent waves--$2.00-5.00 Special oil waves--$3.00 Finger wave and shampoo--60¢ School girl special--25¢ Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Huber, Props. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY Cool drinks on hot days. Lunches and meals at all times. Our business: to please you. Main and Wagner streets are smooth-like and will remain so until some of our promo citizens finish them with an application of cleated tractors and manure wagons. Faye Clayton was seen patrolling up Wagner Blvd. yesterday P.M. PRESENT, PAST, FUTURE. It is reported that Mr. Paul Walker, genial ass't. manager of Ray's Market, is in a hospital, convalescing from an injured knee cap. We hope that no permanent deformity will result. The Ashland D.T. states that Mr. Bill Boyd, efficient mayor of Talent, was an Ashland visitor last week. Why did he do it? Mrs. Vic Mason and children Lavelle and Leslie were taking in the business section of Ashland this morning. Mr. Edwin Deakin was taking in the sights of Ashland last Monday. When we saw him he was headed towards home. RAY'S MARKET HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF stealing one of the most efficient salesmen of a competitor. All is fair in love and business. Joe Stevens was seen on the sts. of Ashland, Tuesday. He reports a bumper tomato crop. The editor had a last roundup with an Ashland dentist today. He got a mouth full. RAY'S MARKET Saturday Monday Friday Sunday Calray crackers, salted or graham--2 lbs.--23¢ Certo (limit 2)--2 bottles--43¢ Libby's corned beef--19¢ Bouquet flour--49#--$1.39 Kitchen Queen flour--49#--$1.69 Sleepy Hollow Syrup--qt.--35¢ P.G. Soap--7 bars--25¢ Coffee (all brands)--29¢ Seedless raisins--2 lbs.--19¢ Beef roasts--15¢ Pure ground beef--15¢ Stew meat--lean, boneless--18¢ Old Fash. Country sausage--23¢ Porterhouse and sirloin steaks--25¢ A FINE LINE OF FRESH VEGETABLES AT SAVING PRICES ICE ICE ICE FRESH FRUITS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY'S MARKET VOLUME IV NO. 34 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1937 HOME DOINGS. Mr. and Mrs. Ira C. Williams have returned to their home here after an extended trip through the Middle West, their destination being Storm Lake, Iowa. In addition to visiting relatives and friends in Storm Lake they visited Mr. and Mrs. Glen Martin of Lincoln, Nebraska. On the return journey Mr. and Mrs. Williams traveled thru the Black Hills and spent a few days in the Yellowstone National Park. Chas. Chapman is moving the Beeson cottage at the Shell Service Station. Delman Hurley of Valley View was a Talent visitor Monday evening. Delman has been cutting wood at Henry Kirby's. Somebody was looking for Earl Withrow Monday eve. Not found. WANDERERS RETURN. Last week Jerine Stewart and Paul Walker attempted to steal a march on their friends by quietly slipping away to Reno, Nevada where they were married. By various grapevine sources the public was quite conversant of their plans and were not deceived by announcements of "weekend visits in Medford," etc. Not even such announcements when inserted in the old reliable News Flashes could deceive said public. Mr. and Mrs. Walker returned to Talent Saturday and plan to make their home here. Seriously, we wish them continued happiness. Both are popular here and have won many friends in Talent. Mr. and Mrs. K. O. Lewis of K.F. visited Mrs. K. L. Zwierlein, Sunday. Mr. Lewis, a golf enthusiast, attended the Egan Memorial in Medford while Mrs. Lewis visited here. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY The home of good drinks and good meals. Cool drinks for hot days and good meals for every day. TALENT HARDWARE STORE A fine selection of new and used goods for all occasions. Whether you are furnishing a house or going camping it will pay you to see us. We can save you money. Trade at home. Geo. Eavers and John Hamilton returned from Tule Lake and were calling on friends in Talent Monday. Benny Babs and wife have taken apartments at Bates. Mrs. Paul Walker is a poison oak victim. TALENT SCHOOL OPENS SEPT. 6. According to information kindly supplied by Mrs. Parthena Terrill, School Clerk of Dist. 22, the following teachers will be in charge of the school work in Talent during the year, opening Sept. 6. HIGH SCHOOL
Pear picking is well under way in this
district. It
is reported that many growers have received $27.50 per T. for cannery
pears.N. B. Ashcraft, Principal. Miss Clara Dodson, Central Point. Miss Elizabeth Clement, Salem. EIGHTH GRADE Miss Julie Sidley, Lake Creek SEVENTH GRADE Bernard Applegate, Ashland SIXTH GRADE Miss Helen Ellenburger, Ashland. FIFTH GRADE Miss Ruth Ottoman, Medford THIRD, FOURTH Miss Jeanette Gore, Medford FIRST, SECOND Miss Francis Fitzgerald, Central Point JANITOR. John Robison. SCHOOL BOARD. Chairman, Clarence Mathes. Jay Terrill Geo. Galbraith Clerk, Parthena Terrill RAY'S MARKET HAVE A
FINE ASSORTMENT OF LUNCH GOODS.
PHOENIX BEAUTY SHOP. All work guaranteed. We have a water softener. Phone 6-F-2. Located one block Phoenix Mercantile Store PRICES Permanent wave--$2.00-$5.00 Special oil waves--$3.00 Finger wave and shampoo--60¢ School girl special--25¢ Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Huber, Props. LOCAL HEALTH UNIT. Met at the home of Mrs. Parthena Terrill Wednesday. This is the first meeting of the season and plans were outlined for the winter. The Community Club will hold its first meeting of the season at the city hall on the first Wednesday of September. All ladies of the community are invited. Mrs. Engberg is the new president. School will open on September 6. This will please all the younger generation who are victims and also their mas and pas. HEARD IN TALENT. Somebody whistling "Red River Valley." A kid with a siren on his bicycle sounding like seven demons. A long guy playing a five-cent jews harp. Charlie Chapman's reasons for wanting the highway moved. Some scandal about a neighbor. Some advice about dentures (false teeth). P.M. Tame telling Mrs. Tame how to spell D-e-p-o-e B-a-y. TWO THINGS WORTH SEEING. Mr. and Mrs. Macmahons' flower garden. Floyd Young's pear crop. IT IS HOPED. That an effort will be made to "sell" high school students of nearby country school districts on the idea of attending the Talent High School during the present school year. The more non-high school district students we have the more money we will receive from the county high school fund. The more money we have the more teachers we can employ and the better school we will have. Other high schools of the county are taking advantage of this fact. Let's imitate them. RAY'S MARKET SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND MONDAY Happy Vale Salmon--2 cans--25¢ Golden Heart Flour--49#--$1.59 All brands coffee--29¢ Crackers--2-lb. box--23¢ Graham Crackers--2 lbs.--23¢ Del Monte Sardines--3--27¢ Tomatoes--Local--6 lbs. 25¢ Cabbage--3¢ Apples--Fine cooking--4 lbs.--19¢ ICE ICE MEATS Wieners--20¢ Beef Roast--16¢ Pure Lard--19¢ Short Ribs--12¢ Choice Lunch Meats with Large Variety to Choose From REMEDIES FILMS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY'S MARKET VOLUME IV NO. 42 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1937 THE OLD PROSPECTOR SAYS: (Forty Nine Diggings, cont.) For the most part the gold was fine, ranging in size from "dust" to "flaxseed" gold, though a few nuggets of gold were found which weighed as much as three ounces or even more. Much of the gold was more or less "rusty" and would not amalgamate freely, so that after all the gold was obtainable by this means was removed from the black sand it still had a value of $5.00 to $8.00 a ton in gold. Ed. Note: The above constitutes the conclusion of the Old Prospector's first series of articles on the mineral resources of Talent. We will welcome more of his articles. TEACHERS' RECEPTION On Thursday evening of last week the principal and teachers of the Talent Schools were the guests of the P.T.A., Grange, and Ladies' Aid. The reception was held at the city hall and many parents and patrons were present. An interesting program was rendered and a dainty lunch was served. Principal Ashcraft responded to the address of welcome. SEE OUR ATTRACTIVE
SPECIALS. RAY'S.
NOTED IN PASSING: Grandpa Crawford and Mrs. Susan Clayton attended the meeting of the G.A.R. in Ashland on Wednesday of last week. Both saw active service in the Civil War, Mr. Crawford in the infantry and Mrs. Clayton as a nurse. Due to their outstanding services they were honor guests at the dinner given by the organization. The Boyer home has many beautiful pansy plants in blossom. Those who love these old-fashioned flowers should see this garden. The school children received their first report cards yesterday and will be busy (for a day or two) explaining their grades to Dad. Mrs. Gladys Helbig left Tuesday for her home in Roseburg, having been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Long. LOOK ! LOOK ! Free shampoo with each finger wave at the PHOENIX BEAUTY SHOP. (For this week only!) Permanents--$1.95, $2.95, $3.95, $5.00 We have a water softener Phone 6-F-2 Sunday and holidays by appointment One block Phoenix Mercantile Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Huber, Prop. TALENT HARDWARE STORE The best place to buy and sell. Our low overhead make saving prices possible. We have ready cash to buy what you have. Mr. Art Boyer and family from California spent Friday evening at the home of his mother and brother. SEE RAY'S BARGAIN
SHEET THIS WEEK. WE GIVE GREEN STAMPS.
COME!
HEAR!
"WHY DID MRS. JONES HANG HER WASH OUT ON THE LINE?" BAPTIST CHURCH, TALENT, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24. Young speaker…Special music. Everybody is welcome. 11 A.M. No Charge. The above announcement was handed us by Mr. Geo. MacDougall, who will conduct the services at the Baptist Church. Mr. MacDougall is a young man of pleasing personality, is a talented singer and musician, and News Flashes is glad to welcome him to Talent. Because we recognize the value of active churches to our community life we are always glad to print church announcements. ONE ON EARL. Sad, but true, our fellow townsman Withrow is inclined to wager on sundry occasions. Recently he made such a wager with one of the matrons of Talent--and won. The subject. (deleted). The stakes--A ten cent Milk Shake. The lady…prompt to meet her obligations, had the exact amount, 10¢.which she had laboriously earned picking tomatoes.She had the money for one milk shake…All in Pennies, So she pasted the pennies on a nice large card, wrote a beautiful verse in the midst thereof, placed the same in an envelope with a one-cent stamp affixed.and mailed it to E. But here P.M. Tame showed his hand. He weighed the package and decided that 11¢ was due, so Mr. W. was forced to pay said postage arrears before he could satisfy his curiosity as to the contents. Well, that is all…The editor will donate a special price to someone who will point out the moral of this story. Something like "Never bet with a woman," or something. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY
We appreciate our increasing business We pledge ourselves to continued serving in the best of food and drinks. Come in. ANNOUNCEMENT. As an added inducement to trade at home Ray's Market has become Talent's distributors of S. and H. Green Trading Stamps. The value of these stamps is known to everyone. Henceforth one stamp is given with each purchase of ten cents worth of merchandise. Many valuable prizes are offered and it doesn't take long to fill a book. ----
As a special inducement we are offering new crop
beans at an attractive price. Note that these beans are not the usual
run of old stuff which are decidedly hard to cook to an eatable state.DON'T FORGET THE
HALLOWEEN DANCE SPONSORED BY CAMP FIRE GIRLS. CITY HALL, OCT. 30. GOOD
MUSIC, GOOD EATS.
ASK FOR S&H GREEN STAMPS WHEN YOU TRADE AT RAY'S. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Estes, who have been visiting brother Chas. and family at Crescent City, have returned to Talent. During their absence Mr. Fredenburg carried the mail. Walnut picking time is nearly here. A fine crop is reported. RAY'S MARKET Leaders for the Weekend! BEANS. Lima baby, white or red--5 lbs.--29¢!! CRACKERS Delite salted, Calray grahams 2# pkg--19¢ FIG BARS 2#--23¢ HOMESTEAD CHOCOLATE Reg. 25¢…19¢ SOAP Crystal White--10 bars--32¢ PINEAPPLE #2 cans--Reg. 19¢--16¢ CANNED VEGETABLES--NEW CROP SPECIAL DEAL--Tomatoes, Peas, Hominy, Pumpkin, Franco-Amer. Special--YOUR SELECTION--3 CANS--25¢ SWIFT'S HAM Half or whole--lb. 29¢ THIS WAS OUR MOST POPULAR OFFER LAST WEEK. WE REPEAT THE SAME. MEAT SPECIALS Milk-fed veal: shoulder roasts--16¢ Breast of veal Veal stew--14¢ Veal chops and steaks--18¢ 23¢ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY RAY'S MARKET VOLUME IV NO. 45 THURSDAY, NOV. 11, 1937 MEETING TALENT COMMUNITY CLUB. On November 3 the Talent Community Club held its regular meeting. The topic of the Study Hour was Chinese Civilization. This topic proved of the utmost interest due to the present Eastern situation. There was a good attendance of members and several visitors. TALENT EXTENSION UNIT. The Extension Unit met at the city hall, yesterday, at 10 A.M. Mrs. I. C. Williams acted as leader. The topic for discussion was "Clothes and Accessories." At noon a covered dish luncheon was enjoyed. TWINS. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reed are the proud parents of twins, a boy and a girl, born Tuesday of last week. The youngsters each weigh four and one half pounds and are thriving mightily. Talent is proud of this record also and we all wish to extend our congratulations to Mother and Father Reed. NEWS OF OUR TOWN, ETC. Mr. Bert Simmons underwent a major operation at the Community Hospital Thursday. The Talent Grange plans to give a turkey dinner on Nov. 17. Mrs. L. Phelan of Grand Island, Nebraska arrived Friday to visit her father, Mr. J. S. Crawford. Cliff Garvin's car, stolen last week, was found on the Dead Indian road. It was undamaged. Mrs. Art Graham, who recently was released from the Community Hospital of Ashland, has gone to Torrance, Calif. to visit her brother and sister, Dewey and Bertha Fix. Mrs. Riley Nyswaner, of Chiloquin, visited with her mother, Mrs. Mary Works, Thursday. Ed Foss is now harvesting his crop of walnuts, which promises to be a bumper crop. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY Fine lunches and meals Fine drinks Prompt courteous service A friendly welcome Reasonable prices SPECIAL MEETINGS. November 28 to Dec. 3 special meetings will be held at the Baptist Church of Talent by the Gospel Trio. Fine talented young men interested in seeing Talent prosper. Special Music! Special Nights! Special Blessing! We invite one and all to come and help us in this work. Sincerely in His Service George MacDougall. ARMISTICE DAY. Today is Armistice Day, which is coming to mean more each year to the American people. Each year the conviction grows more deeply in the souls of our people that war has no fruits but the bitter fruits of suffering and death. And today, with the world in a chaotic condition, we should firmly resolve that America must and shall keep out of any alliance that will draw us into war. NOTES, NEWS, HAPPENINGS. The benefit dance given last Sat. nite (H.S.) was reported a gala affair with a rather small attendance. Former Principal Avans was a Talent visitor last week. While Mr. A. is getting a bit bald and slightly more rotund he wears the same cheerful grin that endeared him to so many former students and patrons. He is now principal of the high school at Chiloquin. Pop Goodner was a store visitor Saturday night. Pop was looking for one dozen bolts of a certain size and berated us for not carrying a hardware stock. We offered to sell him some do-nuts which made him indignant. Stan Robbins is getting ready to carry on a "Mail Your Package Early" campaign. He thinks that the public needs some education along this line and so does our editor. We never receive our Xmas Cards until New Year which gives us a sneaking suspicion that they were purchased at the post-Xmas bargain counter. For our own part we don't send any at all which we consider a better plan. Last week (anticipating the rain) the council scraped the st. in front of our house. It is quite lob-lolly. Page 3
TALENT HARDWARE STORE. New 40-lb. mattress--$7.20 Air-tight heaters--$1.80 New chairs--$1.25 Tubs, boilers, clothes baskets, washboards, and a thousand other things to add to the convenience of your home. COME! COME! FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TALENT NOV. 14 11 A.M. "Put on the Whole Armor of God" Special Music COME! COME! 7:30 P.M. "In Due Season We Shall Read" Special Music The advertising columns of News Flashes are open to any reader who desires to buy, sell or exchange. No Charges. Leave copy at Ray's Market. SOME MORE. Pop Goodner is advertising for a hs. keeper. Says she must be young, a good cook, and not matrimonially inclined. Her left leg must be shorter than the right (or vice-versa). Pop has a sidehill ranch. Pop is also breaking (or trying to break) his two-year-old gray colt. Pop alleges that said colt weighs 1600 lbs. and is big enough to work. Mrs. Preston, with two friends, attended the football game at Medford Friday night. She caught cold. The wild man hasn't been caught yet but the city police dept. is on the lookout for him. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lowe were weekend callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Withrow Friday night. Mike Klimek and fam. are proud owners of a Plymouth sedan with which they expect to stay at home and behave themselves. The editor met sev. of his friends while in town last Sat. None of them complained about being left out of News Flashes. TALENT'S MODERN FOOD STORE. RAY'S MARKET Some Week End Values Spinach, Val Vita, #2½ tins, 2 for 29¢ Pink salmon, tall tins, 2 for 27¢ Post Toasties, 3 for 23¢ Fresh mince meat, bulk, 2 lbs. 23¢ New popcorn, white or yellow, 8 oz. bag 10¢ HOLIDAY CANDIES, JUST IN: Cream mix, Satin mix, Gum drops, Orange slices, Regular 15¢ Special 2# 25¢ French Creams peanut brittle, Reg. 20¢ 2# 35¢ Steaks--Special--25¢ Boiling meat--15¢ Roasts--16-18¢ 1¢ SALE 1¢ Northern Tissue: Buy 4 rolls for 25¢, get extra roll 1¢ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY TALENT GROCERY AND MARKET VOLUME IV NO. 47 THURSDAY, NOV. 25, 1937 THANKSGIVING GREETING. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walker, proprietors of the Talent Grocery and Market, desire to extend the greetings of the season to their customers and neighbors in Talent and vicinity. TALENT P.T.A. MEETS. Talent P.T.A. met at the school house, Friday Nov. 19, with Mrs. Clarence Mathis presiding. The program included Songs by the Girls' Glee Club, directed by Miss Elizabeth Clement; Skits of the three Senior Class plays under the direction of Miss Clara Dodson; an investment ceremony of the Girl Scouts, presented by Miss Jeanette Gore; a discussion of the topic: A Parent Looks at Home Work. The next regular meeting of the Association will be on Dec. 17, with the subject: An Educator Looks at Home Work, as the topic for discussion. Plans for the Xmas tree, to be held at the school Dec. 23, will be completed. Everyone urged to come. TOWN TOPICS. Visitors over the Armistice Day holidays from Oakland, Calif. were Gladys and Chas. Donaldson, who were house guests of their sister, Mrs. Floyd Young, and family. They enjoyed their visit in Oregon but thought that having to follow the snow plow over the summit on their return to Calif. a little bit too near reality--their previous experience with snow being what they had gathered from winter scenes in Sports Magazine. The various rooms of the school entertained with Thanksgiving programs yesterday. There will be vacation until Monday--which fact, next to turkey dinner, is the thankfullest thing that happens to boys and girls. The editor is thankful for a fine city council which recently re-graveled the street in front of his home. READ OUR SPECIALS.
SAVE MONEY.
A. W. WALKER NORTH RIVERSIDE MEDFORD, OREGON REAL ESTATE We have cash buyers for your home or farm. If you are going to buy let us do it for you. We will save you money. No deal too large or too small TALENT HARDWARE STORE New 40# mattress--$7.20 Air-tight heaters--1.80 New chairs--1.25 Tubs, boilers, clothes baskets, washboards, and hundreds of other items for the home. OUR COLUMNS OPEN. We always welcome and appreciate news items from local people and we wish to express our appreciation for the kindly interest of many of our neighbors in making contributions to the columns of News Flashes. If you desire to insert small want or exchange ads they will be inserted free. WE CHANGE OUR NAME. Until further notice Ray's Market will be known as Talent Grocery and Market. The ownership of the market is now vested in Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walker, who have taken charge of the store and will give the public prompt, courteous attention. It is our desire to expand our business and to do this we must have the support of the people of the community. To obtain this support we must offer something in return. It is easy enough to say "We offer you better service, better quality, lower prices." It is not so easy to produce the evidence of having done so. But we have purchased this business with the determination to do just that: BETTER SERVICE--BETTER QUALITY--LOWER PRICES. We are going to make it worth while to trade in Talent--and to trade with Us. We invite you to come in and meet us and see for yourself what we have to offer. Our goods are on the shelves, plainly marked. Look them over and compare them, item for item, with prices offered by any store in the valley. Our meats are the best we can obtain and they are handled under the most sanitary conditions. They are cut by an expert butcher to suit your individual needs. Once more [illegible] BETTER QUALITY--BETTER SERVICE--LOWER PRICES. TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY. The home of good cheer. We all have much to be thankful for at this season. We are thankful for our many friends and customers and we pledge to serve them well. JUNIOR GISH INJURED. While riding his bicycle on the highway in Talent yesterday, Junior Gish was struck by an automobile driven by R. K. Crandall of Medford. Junior was taken to Medford. The extent of his injuries has not yet been determined. ELTON PETRI IMPROVED. Latest reports from Warm Springs, Georgia state that Elton Petri has so far recovered that he is able [to] walk about a little on crutches. We are all glad to hear this encouraging news and hope that before many more months go by Elton will be with us again. SEE TALENT MARKET
BEFORE YOU SELL YOUR PORK OR VEAL.
GOIN' AND COMIN' Harvey Walther and son Edgar were seen on the streets of Medford Saturday. H. looked like he was thinkin' of Thanksgiving. There is a shortage of pennies in Talent due to the kids grabbing all of them for Christmas money. Bert Simmons has been released from the Ashland hospital, where he underwent an operation. Today is Thanksgiving. Margaret Hamilton says it seems like Sunday. Our city recorder Edith Cochran was also a Medford visitor Saturday. She was buying out Montgomery Ward and taking in the sights. The high school basket ball team is limbering up preparatory to making a name for itself. Coach Applegate is looking wise. We think he has some inside dope. P.M. TAME is getting ready to serve the parcel-posting public in the role of Santa's delivery boy. E. Withrow has notified him not to accept any "postage due" packages addressed to him. RAY'S MARKET SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 25¢ SALE 25¢ Lindy Corn, large cans--3 for 25¢ Crater Lake Tomatoes--3 cans--25¢ O.K. Brown soap--7 bars--25¢ Lindy Peas--3 cans--25¢ Sardines, all kinds--3 cans--25¢ FRESH VEGETABLES. Celery, large white--10¢ Lettuce, large heads--5¢ Sweet potatoes--5¢ Potatoes, Klamath--100 lbs.--80¢ EXTRA FANCY FRUIT. Oranges--per doz. 25¢ Grapes--2 lbs.--15¢ Bananas--4 lbs.--25¢ Dates--2 lbs.--35¢ MEATS. Beef roasts--15¢ Pure ground beef--2 lbs.--35¢ Pure pork sausage (made from shoulder only)--25¢ Lunch meats--25¢ EXTRA SPECIALS Bouquet flour--49#--$1.29 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- News Flashes PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY TALENT GROCERY AND MARKET VOLUME IV NUMBER 50 FRIDAY DECEMBER 16, 1937 NEW STORE. Mrs. L. W. Tame has recently opened a new business in the room formerly occupied by the Café which she has run for the past eight years. New fixtures have been installed, and a stock of ready-to-wear clothing is now on display. The policy of this new enterprise, according to Mrs. Tame, will be "Quality Clothing for the whole family at real money-saving prices" and you will be able to find many fine values in this new store. Additional merchandise will be arriving from time to time, as the stock is not yet complete. Yet there is quite a wide range of articles already for the shopper. Mrs. Tame is quite pleased with the fine response already shown from the people of the community although no advertising has been done, which shows, she thinks, that the people of this community will appreciate the convenience of having a place near at hand where they can buy clothing cheaply. This new store will fill a long-felt need for the town of Talent and its surrounding territory. Mrs. Tame will be glad to welcome all her friends and show them her new place of business. NEWS FLASHES
REACHES EVERY HOME EVERY WEEK.
TALENT HAPPENINGS. The Royal Neighbors Club met at the home of Mrs. Edith Cochran on Thursday of last week. After a covered dish lunch the ladies exchanged Christmas gifts and spent a pleasant afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Long left for Merrill, Oregon, last Thursday, returning today. They visited with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Frazier. The Talent Community Club held their annual party on Wednesday of last week. There were fifteen ladies present. Santa was present and bestowed many clever gifts. Delightful lunch was served by Mrs. Chas. Holdridge and Mrs. E. C. Gardner. News Flashes is now mailed to every local and RFD boxholder each week, thus ensuring certain delivery. CUT RATE CLOTHING CO. Irma A. Tame, Prop. Offering a new line of merchandise to Talent and Community. A PLACE TO BUY YOUR CLOTHING AT CHAIN-STORE PRICES. We have no rent to pay and our overhead is practically nothing. Our Prices to you will reflect this saving. We invite you to inspect our stock and look over the prices. THRIFT SUGGESTIONS. Beautiful new spring wash frocks--79¢ and 98¢ Crepe dresses--$1.19--$1.95 Blue and gray work shirts, full cut--69¢--79¢ Cotton gloves--9¢--13¢--15¢ Gummed dipped cotton gloves, a buy at 29¢ Heavy, full-cut bib overalls--$1.19 40% wool hose, heavy--15¢ OTHER PRICES IN PROPORTION WE INVITE YOU TO CALL AND SEE THE VALUES. We invite our readers to send in news items. We want to know what you are doing and so do others. We will appreciate your cooperation. A. W. WALKER
Real estate. North Riverside. Medford. We have cash buyers for your home or farm. If you are going to buy or sell we can save you money. No deal too large or small for us. SEVERAL THINGS. Ask the Talent Market about the new egg deal. It will be worth your time to investigate. We haven't space to advertise it this week. The circulation of NEWS FLASHES this week is 310 copies, and it is read by every family in Talent and the Talent Trade Area. Its value as an advertising medium is proved by the fact that it will soon enter upon its fifth year of publication. It is about Talent and FOR Talent. Its readers never know what is coming next…Therefore they read it to find out. Ask our advertisers whether it draws trade! Merchants can't afford to spend several dollars a month, just for fun. TALENT FEED STORE PRICES. Sperry Sure Lay egg mash--$2.50 Olympic egg mash--2.35 Peep egg mash--2.20 Dairy feed--1.50 Wheat--cwt.--1.70 Bran--sack--.95 Mill run--sack--1.20 Bonneville Flour--49#--1.55 Custom grinding, mixing Full line of mashes TALENT POOL AND CONFECTIONERY The home of good meals and good drinks at reasonable prices. Special line of wines and beer for the Christmas and New Year. TALENT HARDWARE. New 40# mattress--$7.20 Air-tight heaters--1.80 New chairs--1.25 A fine line of household items that will make ideal Xmas gifts. We built our business by selling for less. NEWS AND THOUGHTS. The news items have been pretty well crowded out this week due to the volume of advertising. However, every advertiser offers real values which go to prove that you can trade at home and save money. Henry Kirby announces that he has lost one bay horse, wt. 1300 lbs. He offers a reward for information. Address, Talent, Oregon. Henceforth, News Flashes will be distributed by mail to all boxholders, both local and RFD. If you get your mail general delivery it will be necessary to call at the Market for your copy. We will be glad to furnish you one. The Talent Market still gives the S&H Green Stamps with all purchases. Ask for them. Stanley Robbins, local RFD carrier, has issued an interesting letter of instruction for his patrons who plan to mail Xmas packages and letters. Attention to his advice will not only save the sender money on postage but will also ensure prompt delivery. Stanley Robbins is more than just another carrier. He takes a genuine interest in his work and has made a place for himself in the community. ----
Lost: Black fur felt lady's hat. In
front of city
hall. If found please leave at the Talent Market. Mrs. Warren Barr.LUMBER--WOOD TALENT SAW MILLS, INC. We are prepared to supply local needs in dressed and rough lumber. Our prices are attractive. Let us figure on your bill. F. M. M. Kean Now is the time--to fill your shed with our mill wood--cut to stove length. Prices: Cedar--50¢ Fir--70¢ Tier Bring truck or trailer and load up Slightly higher delivered. ADELL'S BEAUTY SHOP 77 Oak St…Ashland Phone 5321 "ALL WORK GUARANTEED" Shampoo and finger wave--50¢ Hot oil shampoo and finger wave--75¢ Permanents--$1.65…$5.00 Personality haircuts--35¢ VARIETY STORE Ladies' Silk Hose--59¢ 79¢ Sweat shirts--79¢ COSMETICS SCHOOL SUPPLIES WATER COLORS 15¢ BARGAINS AND SMILES AT MILES. TALENT FEED STORE New Feed Prices Wheat--cwt.--$1.55 Gr. Barley--cwt.--1.35 Rolled barley--sack--1.00 Mill run--sack--1.00 Ground oats--cwt.--1.40 Egg mash--cwt.--2.10 Grinding--Mixing--Cleaning Vetch and Seed Oats. SWAP COLUMN…. Items inserted in this column will cost you only 10¢. No other cost until sold or withdrawn. Make inquiries for items listed to editor, H. H. Lowe. Gal. size glass jars, large mouth screw tops, ideal for pickles, etc. Each 15¢ Good work horse--1500#--Sale. Trade enamel range, copper coils, fine condition, cheap. Uklin [ukulele?] Music instrument--60 sheets music--beautiful tone--$10. Motorola car radio--sale trade Bon Ami oil range--3 holes--$5.00 Buck rabbit--75¢ Singer sewing machine, drop head. For sale: Several varieties of pears and apples. Garden produce. F. E. Wedge. Mile west Talent School ESTHER'S LUNCH
Delicious meals--steaks, sandwiches Eat here for food that satisfies BATES SERVICE STATION We give S and H Green Stamps Bill appreciates your trade and will save you money on all purchases. Gilmore products LONG'S Cafe ….Beverage Shop A place where you can enjoy a good meal with your family. We appreciate local patronage and welcome you! GLADTOMETCHOO Chairman next meeting, Mrs. Walter Welty. Program Committee, Lyda Mae Baylor, Lois Thompson, Agnes Lacey, Ruby Dobbins. David Baylor has been quite ill and under doctor's care during the past few days. The Keener branch of the Talent Food Store has gone hunting. He will be gone three days. EASTSIDE BEAUTY SALON
Opal Hill June Conner Phone 608 610 Main MEDFORD Permanents--from $2.00 Shampoo and finger wave--.75 CHURCH SERVICES Sunday School--9:45 Preaching--11:00 Epworth League--7:00 We invite you to attend any or all the services. SKEETER'S GARAGE When trouble comes. TALENT BARBER SHOP Specializing in ladies' and children's haircuts. Complete barber service. SKEETER'S GARAGE ACETYLENE AND ELECTRIC WELDING! Specialists in tractor and truck repairing! Complete repairs…any car We carry…"ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS" "It's the saving on every item that counts!" TALENT MARKET S&H GREEN STAMPS WITH EACH PURCHASE. Cane sugar--100#--$6.43 Bouquet Flour--50#--1.45 Cascade Crackers--2#--.19¢ Clean quick soap chips--large package--.18¢ Clothes line--50 ft.--.21¢ Hollywood Coffee--2#--50¢ Hollywood Coffee--3#--72¢ Good brooms--each--35¢ MEATS Beef roast--16¢ Lunch meats--from 20¢ Eastern bacon--25¢ SCHOOL SUPPLIES--HOME REMEDIES--TOBACCOS TALENT'S COMPLETE FOOD STORE TALENT MARKET These prices effective on Saturday and Sunday only. GROCERIES. Sugar--25-lb. bag--$1.49 Flour, Bouquet--49# bag--1.39 Kitchen Queen flour--49#--1.69 Guaranteed Golden Heart Flour--49#--1.69 Pillsbury Hotcake Flour--9 8/10#--.49 Hot sauce--3 cans--.10 Soda crackers 2# box--.25 Crackers, soda or graham--1# box--.15 Onions--10 lbs--25¢ Christmas Candies--2 lbs--.25 Mixed Xmas nuts--lb.--.19 MEATS. Lunch meat, bologna, wieners--.20 Beef steaks, all cuts--.24 Port steak--.20 Pork roasts--.20 Veal chops--.20 Veal roasts--.15 EXTRA SPECIALS VEGETABLES AND FRUIT Navel oranges--2 doz. 25¢ Grapefruit, 100's--3¢ Celery, large white--5¢ Lettuce, large head--5¢ Carrots, 2 bunches--6¢ Cabbage, solid, crisp lb. 2¢ Bananas, 4 lbs.--25¢ Lemons--doz.--16¢ Cranberries--1 qt. L.M. 15¢ ----------------------------------------------------
News Flashes VOL. VI NO. 27 SEPT. 22, 1939 "GYPPED BY THE GYPSIES." It was Wednesday afternoon when they rolled in--three adults, one child and a baby. Driving a spanking new 1940 Hudson--and dressed in silks and satins… G. B. Pfeifer of the Talent Market was the first victim …It cost him a bar of Lux soap, a banana--and possibly some cash. But he didn't lose his watch and he did get his fortune told! Mrs. Miles saw them coming and the Variety Store immediately closed its doors…J. J. Tryon--who was sitting on his front porch--temporarily beat a retreat and left his customers to argue with the Gypsies. Bill Hotchkiss told them that he was only the "hired man"--that the "boss" was away and probably wouldn't be back for three hours. (According to our reporter the Gypsies are still parked by Bill's gas pump and will stay there until the "boss" returns.-- Bill wouldn't give them even of nickel's worth of chicken feed). Lou Maxson wanted to see the Gypsies but weakened at the last moment…The last call of the Nomads was at Norris' Grocery. A large bag of "something" was quickly passed over. We don't know what "fortune" was left with the proprietor. Our lady reporter reports that a dazed expression was left on his face. Chas. Long and Ray Reed held an indignation meeting this afternoon! COMING EVENTS, ETC. The P.T.A. will meet at the school building today, Friday, at 2:30. The new president, Mrs. Geo. Hartley, will preside. All parents are invited to attend. The Townsend Club will hold another meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the city hall. Another Dutch Auction, in which a fourteen-piece pyrex baking set will be awarded to the lucky bidder for the small sum of 5¢! You are invited to attend. Fun and educational features. The Talent Hi Football Team will play Gold Hill Hi on the Gold Hill grounds, next Friday, Sept. 29. Many of our readers have commented favorably on our series of "Tales of Talent Hills." We wish to thank them. The author of those stories and poems loves the Talent Hills--has spent much of his vacation time exploring them. MAXSON'S GROCERIES, CONFECTIONS,
MAGAZINES
EVERYDAY AND SPECIAL PRICES. (ITEMS MARKED ***FOR SATURDAY ONLY) Milk--4 cans--25¢ Alber's cornflakes--3 for 19¢ Ladino Cheese--22¢ *** Large box shredded wheat--10¢ 2 for 19¢ Hard wheat flour, Klamath 49#--$1.57 Orange Juice--3 cans 25¢ Matches, extra large--23¢ California golden dates 1#--25¢ Bacon, sugar cured--26¢ Sweet onions--3#--15¢ ***Libby's deviled meat--3 cans--13¢ *** Regular 10¢ toilet soaps--all kinds--3 for 19¢ Just received! Assortment of preserves and jams--10¢ ! Veal shoulder roast--Choice--15¢ Pot roast--13¢ ***Liver--13¢--2 for 25¢ *** Soups--regular 10¢ 3 cans 25¢ ! Jumbo milkshakes--10¢ School Supplies EVERYTHING IN THE FOOD LINE NORRIS' GROCERY Corn Beef Hash--#2 can--18¢ Rio Del Mar boneless filet--10¢ Libby's Mexican Style tamales--15¢ Penthouse ravioli--Italian style sauce--1# can--10¢ Spanish stuffed olives in glass--25¢ Figs, black or white--½# pkg.--10¢ Libby's veal loaf--15¢ 3 cans--43¢ Stuffed dates--extra fancy--lb.--20¢ Sunkist oranges--sweet--doz. 10¢ Fresh chocolate drops--mixed flavors--2#--23¢ Sweet potatoes--good ones--5#--23¢ #2 potatoes--50#--71¢ MEATS. Beef roast shoulder--14¢ Beef rib meat--Saturday only--10¢ Dixie Bacon squares--Saturday only--18¢ Dry salt pork--15¢ Assorted lunch meats--25¢ Cauliflower special--nice large heads--15¢ Fresh vegetables--fruits--canning supplies PHONE SERVICE. "TALES OF TALENT HILLS"
"HISTORY
OF BRICKPILE RANCH."(Editor's Note: This article is compiled in response to requests for information concerning the Brickpile Ranch…Since our recent article many Talent people have visited this interesting and fascinating spot. The questions they have asked us on their return have been answered in this article. We are indebted to John Robison for this information:) The Brickpile Ranch, located on the divide between Little Applegate and Glade Creek, was homesteaded by Samuel M. Robison in 1879. Mr. Robison was the father of Mr. John Robison, well-known resident of Talent. The original cabin was built by Mr. Robison and the land was fenced with pickets and logs. Mr. Robison grubbed out the trees above the house. The present spring house was where Mrs. Robison kept her butter and eggs. The barn was built of logs…Two apple trees were planted in the garden. The garden was a square fenced with pickets--and a good garden it was. Every summer Mr. Robison and family went to this homestead. Perhaps you have wondered where the bricks came from that have been used in the fireplaces and chimney of the Brickpile cabin… Big Jim Briner (we all remember Big Jim) had two burros…He wanted a job. So Mr. Robison gave him the job of hauling brick from the old retort on the Cinnabar Trail, several miles from the ranch. It is said that Jim packed in 250 brick at a load. The bricks were piled in the yard and not used for some time. Thence the name, "Brickpile Ranch." John Robison, Nick Brophy and John Wolgamott took the first wagon over the Wagner Gap to the Ranch. There was no road in those days. Two wheels may still be seen at the ranch. The first mowing machine was taken in on horses. Parts of the mowing machine may still be seen at the cabin. The original cabin was pulled down to make place for the present structure. The pine tree which stands in front of the house was a small tree when the house was built. In 1906 the Brickpile Ranch was traded by its owner, John Robison, for his present home in Talent. ----------------------------------------------------
News Flashes VOL. VI NO. 29 OCTOBER 6, 1939 BANK BLDG. SOLD… O. A. Manning has purchased the old Talent Bank property. Mr. Manning is now remodeling the building, and when improvements are completed will move the hardware store to this new location. NIMRODS RETURN…. Floyd Keener and Chief Simmons returned from Wranglers Cabin last Friday where they were supposed to be hunting. Both affirm they saw no deer and ate bacon and beans instead of venison liver. They may try it again some time. SKEETERS, ETC. AFTER THEM C. Skeeters and coworkers departed Tuesday for the Lakeview, country where they will attempt to "hoist the boom" on a few mule deer. Chas. Long, Jr. stayed at home as did Ed Maxson. The later is interested in the World Series. LONG'S CAFÉ NOW SERVES
THEIR FAMOUS CHILI! TRY IT!
SCHOOL CALENDAR Oct. 6--Football Talent vs. Phoenix, at Phoenix Oct. 10--Puppet Show--Elementary Grades Sponsored by Medical Association Oct. 13--Football. Talent vs. Gold Hill, at Gold Hill Oct. 18-19--Institute, Normal School Oct. 27--Football--Talent vs. J-ville, at Talent Carnival, High School Gym, 8 P.M. Nov. 3--Homecoming for all alumni of Talent High School. Football, Talent vs. Phoenix, at Talent. Alumni Banquet, 7 P.M. Alumni Dance, 8:30 COUNCIL WILL TOOT! On Tuesday night the city patriarchs met at the city hall and decided to purchase a fire siren--if and when-- In the meantime the said siren will be borrowed until such time as the new budget begins to function--which date is Jan. 1. The editor urges you to make this a "FLUHRER'S WEEK." When you ask for bread say, "Fuhrer's"! TALENT FEED STORE
Latest Feed Prices **** Wheat--cwt.--$1.55 Gr. Barley--cwt.--1.40 Roll Barley--Sack--1.10 Mill Run--Sack--1.10 Gr. Oats--cwt.--1.40 Egg Mash--cwt.--2.20 PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. LONG'S CAFÉ
BEVERAGES GREYHOUND DEPOT Come in and try a bowl of our chili. We are proud to offer it. You and the family are always welcome at Long's. PLEASE READ…. In this week's issue appear the ads of Fluhrer's Bakery, Ladino Cheese, and Snider's Dairy. These names are all familiar to our readers. All are noted for the outstanding quality of their products and all have always shown a spirit of cooperation in advancing the welfare of Talent. We want to suggest that when you make your purchases this week you remember these firms and their products. When you order bread or pastry ask for Fluhrer's. When you buy cheese call for Ladino. When you need butter or other dairy products say "Snider's." In each case you will receive an unsurpassed product at no advance in price. News Flashes is made possible thru the cooperation of our local merchants and our out of town advertisers. TALENT MARKET
IT'S THE SAVING ON EVERY ITEM THAT COUNTS. Saturday Special Prices Cane Sugar--100#--$6.25 Flour--Bouquet or Golden Heart--$1.35 HUSKIES--3 packages--25¢ with Balloons Spry or Snowdrift Shortening--3#--57¢ Clean Quick Soap Chips--2½# package--18¢ Dry Onions--6#--14¢ Hollywood Coffee--3# can--69¢ Soda Crackers--2# box--19¢ Pink Salmon--2 cans--29¢ Linit Starch--3 packages--29¢ FRESH AND LUNCH MEATS OF ALL KINDS CUT TO ORDER. REASONABLE PRICES MAXSON'S GROCERIES….CONFECTIONS….MAGAZINES….QUALITY MEATS Saturday and Everyday Prices ALL ITEMS MARKED*** ARE PRICED FOR SATURDAY OTHERS EVERY DAY. Orange juice--3 cans--25¢! Oysters--13¢ 2 cans--25¢ 10¢ soups--2 cans--17¢*** Crackers--Large Box--20¢! Grape Nuts--18¢ Hostess Peas--10¢! Delicious Doughnuts--Extra Large--Come in and Try--Doz. 30¢! Fine boiling beef--13¢***!!! Beef roasts--tender--15¢*** Tender, juicy steaks! Soap--6 bars--25¢ Brooms--39¢ LADINO CHEESE 25¢ Tillamook Cheese--25¢ Fig cookies--13¢--2#--25¢ Ginger snaps--13¢--2#--25¢!!! Try our jumbo milkshakes--Pitkins Products Page 4, ads for: TALENT SAW MILLS, INC. F. M. McKean MISTAKES IN PASSING. Last week we got mixed up on Andrew T. McMahon's name and called him "John." We want to correct our mistake. Chief Simmons informs us that it wasn't his Model T in the ditch by E. Beeson's pear orchard. He has a perfect alibi. At the time mentioned in our news item the chief's car was undergoing repairs in Dad Bates' garage. The city hall is now completely re-roofed and repainted. We gave all the credit for "steeple-jacking" to Glenn Withrow (which was another mistake). Chief Bert also climbed up on the belfry and helped slap the shingles on. Vic Mason had a birthday and a party Saturday night. Vic is still quite spry. We hope we haven't made any mistake on this. The business manager of News Flashes has been running around on a bicycle. The first three days are the hardest. We are glad to note that Ray Reed has moved back to town. He used to be a member of our Chamber of Commerce. A FEW OBSERVATIONS. Harry and Margaret Hamilton were over to Talent getting a can of water the other day…We don't see why. The editor would like to know the date of Thanksgiving this year. A lot of Americans are getting "skeptical" about this world war and are turning their attention to the world baseball series and football. A good way to remain neutral is to be neutral. We don't know what Congress ought to do about repeal of the embargo. We don't think what they do will make any difference, anyway. We think the German war reporters are bigger liars than the English and French--But not much. Above is a summary of the editor's views on the present war in Europe. He has nothing more to offer. If you fail to receive your copy of News Flashes please notify an advertising merchant or the editor. PHONE SERVICE AT NORRIS' GROCERY
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LADINO CHEESE--A Jackson County Product FLUHRER'S BAKERY VARIETY STORE--Post Office Building TALENT BARBER SHOP P.T.A. MEETS. The Talent P.T.A. held its first meeting of the school year last Friday afternoon with Mrs. Geo. Hartley, the new president, presiding. County School Superintendent C. R. Bowman addressed the group on the subject "What the P.T.A. Can Do to Help Its School." The following committees were appointed: Finance and Budget: Mrs. Geo. Galbraith, Mrs. E. Jonas, Emerson Pratt. Program: Mrs. L. G. Frink, Mrs. Francois Graham, Miss Gene Larson, Miss Marian Gould. Historian and Publication: Mrs. Nelle Young. Publicity: Mrs. Roy Parr Membership: Mrs. Gene Simmons, Mrs. Chas. Skeeters. Room Representatives: Mrs. Karl Baylor, Mrs. R. Logan, Mrs. D. Smith, Mrs. Mae Lowe. Hospitality: Mrs. Hazel Graham, Miss Jeanette Gore, Miss Francis Fitzgerald, Mrs. James Engberg, Mrs. Edna Holdridge. Founders' Day: Mrs. Ethel Lacey, Miss Jeanette Gore, Miss Edith Clark. Student Aid: Roy Parr, Miss Mary Bugar, Medrick Baughman, Miss Julia Sidley. A traveling prize will be awarded to the room for the best attendance of parents. The room holding the prize the longest will be the possessor at end of the school year. Goldie and Ileana Calkins of Medford spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lowe. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reed and family have moved into town. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Estes, of Crescent City, were Talent visitors Friday and Saturday. NEWS ABOUT TOWN The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church held a quilting bee at the home of Mrs. Mary Higgins, Thursday P.M. Flody Yarnell left for the S.F. Fair Wednesday as guest of the Ashland Tidings. The H.E.C. of the Talent Grange held an all-day meeting at the home of Mrs. Tom Bell, last Friday. Twelve members were present and enjoyed a covered dish luncheon. Talent High won the football game from Gold Hill, Friday. The score was twelve to six! The local group of Blue Birds have organized a Junior First Aid Course. Any girl between the ages of nine and twelve may join. Consult Mrs. Mae Lowe. Mrs. John Robison is seriously ill at her home. Grandma Martin, age 92, was shopping in Talent Wednesday. CONTRIBUTORS
TO NEWS FLASHES ARE REQUESTED TO DELIVER ALL COPY BEFORE 6:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Garland have moved to the Anderson place. The Boy Scouts met at their club rooms Thursday evening with Bert Simmons, their scout master. THE CAMPFIRE GIRLS ARE SELLING XMAS CARDS. THEY HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES. THE PROFITS WILL BE USED FOR NEEDED EQUIPMENT. WHEN YOU ASK FOR BREAD, SAY
"FLUHRER'S"
"CINNABAR
TRAIL."TALES OF TALENT HILLS. The Cinnabar Trail leads into the West, Thru the Pine Tree Flats, 'long the Red Hill crest, Past the Brick Pile Camp and the Pole Corral, And it holds me fast in its bindin' spell. We rode today on the Cinnabar, Me and my dog, and old hoss Scar; The same old trail we used to ride; And it seemed all day you was by my side… We cooked our chuck on the old camp fire, And I set a spell and smoked my briar And noddin' dreamed that you was there, With your laffin' eyes and your tousled hair. It's weary like on the Cinnabar, My head is gray and I've wandered far; I'm a-missin' you as you used to be, And I think you're whisperin', "Come to me." Me and my dog and my old hoss Scar, Will camp tonight on the Cinnabar, At the end of the trail, not very far, Still and white--the evenin' star. H.H.L.
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Information concerning any item listed will be furnished by the editor, H. H. Lowe. Uklin [ukulele-mandolin?] Musical Instrument with 60 sheets music…SEE THIS…$10 GOOD WORK HORSE….SALE OR TRADE 3 Hole Oil Range….$3 NEARLY NEW ENAMEL RANGE, COPPER COILS Motorola Car Radio…Sale or Trade DRAW SAW….GOOD CONDITION…BARGAIN Gal. Jars, Screw Top, Ideal for Pickles 15¢ Each. WANTED QT. FRUIT JARS. WANTED…USE OF MILK COW FOR WINTER--GOOD CARE. ITEMS
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SERVICES
TALENT METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL--9:45 PREACHING--11:00 EPWORTH LEAGUE--7:30 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND ALL THESE SERVICES TOWNSEND NOTICES & NEWS.
Tuesday evening the Townsend Club will hold a "pot luck supper" at 7:00 o'clock. This will be followed by a program. After the program there will be an alarm auction. HOME EXTENSION TO MEET. All day, Wednesday, Oct. 11 at city hall. At this meeting a "vegetable plate" will be demonstrated. Everybody is cordially invited to attend and bring a covered dish. TEACHERS' RECEPTION The P.T.A. will sponsor a reception for the local teachers, Wednesday evening, Oct. 11, at 8 o'clock at the city hall. An interesting program is planned and everyone is invited. A special invitation is extended to the new residents of Talent. CAMPFIRE DANCE SATURDAY. The Campfire Girls will sponsor a dance at the city hall, Saturday night, Oct. 7. Music: Meadow Mtn. Hillbillies. ----------------------------------------------------
News Flashes VOL. VI NO. 31 OCT. 20, 1939 GIRL SCOUTS ENTERTAIN Last Friday evening the local Girl Scout Troop entertained the Crater Lake Camp Fire Girls at the school building. The Scout leaders were Miss Jeanette Gore and Mrs. Roy Parr. The Campfire leader was Mrs. Mae Lowe. In addition to the girls and their leaders the following ladies were also present: Mrs. Hedrick Baughman, Mrs. Nelle Young, Mrs. J. Malone and Mrs. C. Erbs. The evening was spent playing interesting games. A delightful lunch was served by the Scouts. HAWLEY'S RICHFIELD STATION We are glad to welcome to our list of advertisers Mr. L. R. Hawley, who recently purchased the Richfield Station at the intersection of the old and new Pacific Highway. Mr. Hawley has made extensive improvements in his station, adding a complete line of groceries in addition to his service station. You will find Mr. Hawley a pleasant man to deal with. CITY BUDGET ADOPTED. With a good attendance of citizens the proposed city budget for the year 1940 was read and approved at the city hall last Tuesday evening. It is reported that there were but two dissenting votes. It is alleged that there was considerable agitation against the proposed budget prior to the meeting. Most of this agitation seems to have emanated from non-voting taxpayers. Some of these did not reside in Talent. THE STANDARD FIRST AID COURSE IS GIVEN EACH MONDAY EVENING AT THE CITY HALL. ALL ADULTS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE INVITED TO JOIN. THE COURSE IS GIVEN UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND THERE ARE NO CHARGES FOR INSTRUCTION. CERTIFICATES WILL BE GIVEN THOSE WHO COMPLETE THE COURSE. Merchants Norris and Pfeifer went hunting last week…They report "No Luck." Bert Simmons also went shooting--which fact is beginning to lose its news value. MAXSON'S
Groceries--Fountain Service--Confections--Home Remedies--School Supplies Everyday and Saturday Specials. ITEMS MARKED--PRICED FOR SATURDAY ONLY. YOU CAN ALWAYS SAVE BY TRADING HERE. Lemons--fine quality--dozen--18¢ Milk--many brands--4 cans--25¢ Soap--6 bars--25¢ Ginger snaps--lb.--13¢ 2 lb.--25¢ Lindy corn--3 cans--25¢ Our special coffee--2 lb.--45¢ Bologna--17¢ Liverwurst--lb. 17¢ Rib steaks--20¢-- Hamburger--2 lb.--25¢ All other meats attractive prices Matches--carton--17¢ Haley's soup--3 cans--25¢ Peanut butter--qt. jar--25¢ Cheese--22¢ Pages 2, 3,
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TALENT FEED STORE NORRIS GROCERY--Everything in the food line Men are peculiar. For instance a fellow who hadn't kissed his wife for five years shot a fellow who did. SWAP AND TRADE COLUMN Make inquiry for items listed in this column of Editor, H. H. Lowe. WANTED--Use of good cow for winter, plenty of feed. DRAG SAW--in good condition, bargain. ENAMELED RANGE--nearly new. Bargain. GAL. JARS--Screw top--15¢ UKLIN [ukulele-mandolin?] MUSICAL INSTRUMENT--Bargain. WEANER PIGS FOR SALE Items listed in this column until sold or withdrawn--limit six weeks--10¢ RICHFIELD WAR MAPS
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HAWLEY'S RICHFIELD STATION CHURCH NOTICE The Methodist Church and Sunday School will hold the annual Rally Day Service on October 22, beginning at 9:45 A.M. A special program has been prepared including recitations, special music, and a play. Make this a big FAMILY DAY at Church. An award will be given to the largest family in attendance. Father and Mother, make it a point to bring the family and join in the service. Classes for all ages, men, women, boys and girls. Ray Garland and family have moved to Phoenix. We would like to know how O. K. McCurtain got his initials. ----------------------------------------------------
News Flashes NOVEMBER 10, 1939 TALES OF TALENT HILLS
THE
FORKS.Notice: All names used in these stories are fictitious. Note: Elizabeth always said that the breezes which drifted down the canyon from Wagner Gap were "purple." This term is her own. The Author. "Oh,
the sun dips low and the trail climbs high--
'Cross Duncan Gap and Old Pie-Eye-- Get a-long, Dandy. Shag your legs, Sue; You ----- -------- flea-bit burries, you!" Elizabeth was hoeing the last of the carrots when the notes of the song floated down the canyon. Her home was at the foot of the Trail, where Wagner Creek forks and the road used to end. She was looking for Tin Pan Parsons--had been looking for him all day, in the meantime hoeing the carrots seven times. Elizabeth was thirty, maidenly, and in love. The last fact was guarded from Prospector Tin Pan Parsons by the carrot patch and the picket fence between the garden and the trail. Now Tin Pan was coming. He would stop at the fence and ask for a drink. Elizabeth would invite him in and he would stand at the well and drink four dippers of water. He would tell her that her garden looked "promisin' " and ask her if he might give the burros a sip. She would tell him that there was a little tub in the woodshed--to help himself. After that he would stand by the kitchen steps and she would ask him if he had had any "luck." He would shake his head and say, "Not yet," but that he had "hopes." Then the stars would come out and the purple breezes would come whispering down the canyon from the Gap like little naughty angels. Tin Pan would draw closer to Elizabeth--but not close enough. Sometimes she wished that she could tear down the picket fence and dig up the carrot patch! "Through
Glade Creek gulch the waters sing;
Past Twin Cabin forks they zip and zing --" According to schedule Tin Pan would make the first formal announcement of his arrival, at the picket fence--where it curved to meet the yellow pine. But tonight Tin Pan did not work according to schedule nor did he observe one bit of formality. A mighty creaking of the fence as he vaulted it, shattered carrot tops as he crossed the patch. Elizabeth closed her eyes and waited, the next moment rising in the general direction of Heaven, to come down in the strong masculine arm of Tin Pan Parsons, which was in general a more satisfactory location than Heaven. Then she did what any sensible woman would do: she slapped him, then kissed him and snuggled. Tin Pan sat down on the only stump in the garden, still holding his burden, and learned more about women in the next ten minutes than he had gathered in the preceding forty years--which was considerable. Outside, the purple canyon zephyrs assumed their accustomed course and the mountain stars came out as usual and the patient burros blissfully ate carrots. On one side of the kitchen table Tin Pan guzzled mugs of coffee and bolted laminated sandwiches--bread, strawberry jam, sow-belly. Opposite him Elizabeth sipped delicate fingers over and through three pyramids of dirty, yellow, irregular pellets. "Gold," she whispered, "Gold." And then with the reverence born of a lifetime of loneliness, "Dear God, I thank Thee!" Tin Pan told her of his find in the longest speech of nine years. "I hitta trace at Foots Draw where it spilled over inter Rush Creek. I follered lead, found pocket, cleaned draw slick as whistle. That's all 'cept here I am wantin' to marry you, fix the old house up, get you some clothes and raise a family." He added that he would go into Jacksonville, get the license and parson and return tomorrow. The rest could wait until after that. Elizabeth's eyes were filling with tears of happiness but there was one word she must hear to make her happiness complete. "Do you love me, Tin Pan?" "Yer dam right I love yer! Plan yer weddin', gal, plan yer weddin'" In the early hours of morning, just as the outline of the yellow pine became visible, Tin Pan Parsons hit the road for town. Elizabeth watched at the gate. "Thar
was gold, I said,
in them thar hills,
I said so once, I say so still." Tin Pan never came back. The flesh was willing but the spirit was weak. He lost his dust in a poker game at the Red Head Saloon. Then he boarded the next train and left the country. The picket fence has disappeared. There is nothing left of Elizabeth's cabin except a few rotted timbers. The carrot patch is grown over with slick leaf. The yellow pine has been removed to make way for the new road. Strangely, the garden stump still remains and shows no signs of decomposition. You may find it if you search carefully when you go to the Forks. (The plot of this story was given to the editor by a Wagner Creek lady who knew the characters. The editor has embellished her account somewhat.) THE
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News Flashes VOLUME VI NO. 37 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1939 CITY LIGHTS CELEBRATE On Nov. 19, Mr. Chas. Skeeters and Mr. Ed Maxson celebrated their respective birthdays together and collectively. (With no forethought on their own part.) Among the outstanding events of the eventful day was the Birthday Dinner, in which event Mrs. Hazel Skeeters acted as hostess. Guests present were the "honorees" and the following: Mr. and Mrs. E. Skeeters, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hervey, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Skeeters, Mr. and Mrs. James Sowell, Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. C. Trefethen, and Mr. John Childer. Also Mr. Richard Skeeters. Roast turkey and all the trimmin's was served and the guests spent a very pleasant hour. Charlie and Ed outdid themselves and everybody else and stored away record quantities of turkey, pie and birthday cake. Note: Chas. and Edward are now laid up with the "Flu." MR. NORRIS ILL. During the early part of the week Alfred Norris was ill with the flu. HIGHWAY GARAGE OPENS Under the name HIGHWAY GARAGE the former Highway Exchange, located one mile north of Talent on the Pacific Highway, has been opened by the proprietors, Mr. Golden Scherfield and Mr. Harold Hughes. Messrs. Scherfield and Hughes, who are well and favorably known by Jackson County motorists, state that they will conduct a general car repair and motor tuneup station. They will also specialize in acetylene welding for farmers and motorists. Another interesting feature of this garage will be "24-HOUR SERVICE." The Garage will be open at all hours and on all days of the week. The wrecking and used parts departments of the former Highway Exchange will be discontinued. FIREMEN ELECT. On Monday night of this week the Talent Firemen elected the following officers: Chief, Bert Simmons, 1st Ass't., Joe Spitzer; 2nd Ass't., Delbert Clark; Sec.-Treas., Lyle Tame. Three new members joined the department, Hedrick Baughman, Harvey Maxson and Walter Landgraf. Full-page
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TALENT MARKET Ads for: HAWLEY'S RICHFIELD STATION TALENT FEED STORE Page 4, ads for: HIGHWAY AUTO SERVICE, O. K. McCURTAIN, PROP. NORRIS GROCERY Mr. Norris was too ill to list his specials for this weekend but you will find them on display at the store. SHOWER Miss Dorothy Mathis was hostess at a shower given in the Mathis home, honoring Miss Hazel Riggs, whose marriage will take place in December. Guests of the occasion were: Annabelle Riggs, Lois and Nancy Firestone, Dorothy and Marie Schuler, Theron Hill, Cornelia Hilkey, Agnes Lacey, George Gleims, Harvey Maxson, Richy Myers, Dick Skeeters, Earl Vetter, Kenton Robbins, Clarence Mathis and Wayne Smith. The guests brought many useful, ornamental gifts and some that were quite unique. NEWS. Mrs. Iota Miller and daughter Fay have moved to Fresno, Calif., where they will make their home with Mrs. Miller's son, Kenneth. LaVelle Mason, Helen and Mabel Rominger, and Juanity and Betty Boardman hiked to Lizard Rock (wherever that is) Tuesday. Mrs. Ed. Boardman accompanied the girls. Richard Skeeters and Everett Beeson are in the Glade Creek country rounding up cattle. Vic and Winnie Mason and children Leslie and Lavelle spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Jennie Jones, in Medford. Page 5, ads
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SKEETER'S GARAGE HAVE YOU TRIED PUNKIN CENTER TAMALES? CHURCH SERVICES METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL--9:45 PREACHING--11:00 EPWORTH LEAGUE--7:00 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND ALL THESE SERVICES SWAP COLUMN Make inquiry of Editor, H.H. Lowe: WANTED--good cow for winter, plenty of feed. Good drag saw for sale--bargain. WANTED TO TRADE--House and lot in Medford for Talent property. Weaner pigs for sale. Buick sedan for sale. TAMALES. Do you like good tamales? The editor does--in fact there is nothing he enjoys more for supper on a winter evening. Last week he bought some in Medford because he didn't know where to find any in Talent…. He brought them home and had one of the finest meals since he was a kid. Big, round, property seasoned! Plenty of stuffing and a minimum of corn husks. Gosh! One of them made a meal. Upon investigation the editor found that these tamales were made in Talent by Mrs. Myrtle Simmons of Punkin Center and can be obtained fresh daily right here at home! Pages 6, 7,
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News Flashes GREETINGS 1939 TO OUR FRIENDS In February of this year we became owners of our present business. We have been well pleased with the loyal support of the people of the community. We have been residents of Talent for thirty-six years. This is our home town, and we pledge ourselves to work in every way possible for its interest during the year of 1940. We believe we can best do this by serving the public with the best quality goods at the lowest possible prices consistent with safe merchandising. Pages 2, 3,
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HAWLEY'S GROCERIES, RICHFIELD PRODUCTS Merry Christmas to you and yours LONG'S COMPLETE DINER--Merry Christmas. We thank you for the fine support shown us in our new location. Here's hoping that your holiday season may be very pleasant. BATES SERVICE--Come in and let us tune your car up for holiday driving We regret to record the continued illness of J. J. Tryon, Talent's senior merchant in point of years service in Talent. Everybody knows J. J., and many people, during the depression, and after, have cause to be thankful for his brusque kindness. All Talent unites with News Flashes in pulling for his speedy recovery. When you need hardware or fine used house furnishings see the Talent Hardware and Second Hand Store. COLD STORAGE Grocer: These are the best eggs we have had for years. Customer: Well, bring me some you haven't had so long! NEWS FLASHES' mission is to prove to you that you can save money and be a better citizen by trading at home. WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN SPERRY'S
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WOMAN SHARES IN PRIZESAccording to Mr. Jack Walker, sales representative of the Sperry Flour Company, San Francisco, the judges in the Drifted Snow Flour Football Limerick Contest have awarded a $25.00 grocery prize to Mrs. Mary F. Andrews, Route #2, Ashland. The winner will receive her groceries from the grocer she named on her entry blank, TALENT MARKET. "LONG'S"
WILL SERVE CHICKEN DINNER
ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY OF THIS WEEK. ONLY 35¢! NOTICE: The time of Epworth League meeting has been changed from 7:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. FIRST AID CLASS….JANUARY 5TH The Red Cross First Aid Class will not meet again until after the holidays. THE EDITOR SPEAKING: The following poem, author unknown, expresses a lot of things I believe. "If you like to live in the kind of a town Like the kind of a town you like, You needn't slip your clothes in a grip And start on a long, long hike. For you'll only find what you left behind For there's nothing that's really new; It's a knock to you when you knock your town For it isn't your town--it's you. Real towns are not made by men that are afraid Lest somebody get ahead. When everybody works and nobody shirks You can raise a town from the dead. And if you make your personal stake, Your neighbor can make one, too. Your town will be what you want see: It isn't your town-- it's YOU!" Every once in a while we feel tempted to tell the world what a dumb cluck of a place we live in. Page 5,
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PANTORIUM DYE WORKS--N. Holly, Across from Fluhrer's Bakery TALENT HARDWARE--extends the season's greetings EDITOR SPEAKING Well, folks, there isn't much news in this issue…but we know our readers will understand the reason. There will be plenty in our New Year edition. Most of our local stores will be closed on Monday…so make your purchases on Saturday and Sunday and give the merchants a break. The Highway Garage extends the [cut off] Page 6,
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TALENT SAW MILLS, INC. We wish to express our appreciation for the loyal support accorded us by the people of Talent, our employees, and by "News Flashes" during the year 1939. We wish you all a very Happy Christmas. FROM THE EDITOR As the year draws to a close the editor wishes to thank the merchants and the citizens of Talent whose loyal support has given News Flashes the growth and prestige which it now enjoys. During the months to come it will be our sole Ambition to make this little paper of more value to the entire community of Talent. Our policy will always be to preach the value of trading in our own community. WE WISH THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF TALENT ALL THE HAPPINESS AND BLESSINGS THAT SHOULD ATTEND THIS SEASON. Page 7,
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NORRIS GROCERY--Christmas Greetings--Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Norris TALENT FEED--Merry Xmas! Bill extends to all his friends and patrons the season's greetings. CHURCH XMAS. PROGRAM The annual Christmas program of the M.E. Church will be held on Sunday morning, December 24 at 9:45. We realize that a number of people have not been out to Sunday School, Church because of sickness and adverse weather conditions, but we do not want anyone to stay away from the program because they haven't attended Sunday School for a while. There will be special music by the choir and treats for the children. Church will follow the program at 11:00 as usual. PURE
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SNIDER'S--wishes you much happiness during the coming year… VARIETY STORE--Season's Greetings TALENT POOL HALL--Christmas Cheer LADINO CHEESE--Just to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ESTHER'S LUNCH--A Merry Christmas to one and all and Happy New Year Too! O. K. McCURTAIN HIGHWAY AUTO SERVICE--Merry Christmas The school presented a very nice Christmas program at the school gymnasium this morning. Many parents and visitors were present. Through the cooperation of the merchants of Talent it was possible for the school children to have their "treats" this year. We can show our appreciation by giving them credit for this. Make that "credit" known by patronizing them during the holiday season. TO OUR READERS. This issue of NEWS FLASHES and the things we have worked for this Christmas has been made possible by the local merchants and out of town firms whose ads appear in this issue. The space used by each advertiser has no relation to the amounts contributed to the Community Candy Fund. In order that we might cut the cost of publication to the minimum many of the advertisers willingly reduced space paid for. News Flashes donated all the profit from this issue. You can best show your appreciation to everybody concerned by trading with the firms whose names appear in this issue. Pauline Jacobs was taken to the Portland Emanuel Hospital on Monday. Pauline recently broke her hip the second time. MAXSONS SELL LADINO
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PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON BY TALENT GROCERY AND MARKET [DATE UNCERTAIN--CIRCA MARCH 27, 1940] TALENT FEED
WE HAVE FOR SALE… All kinds of alfalfa seed…All kinds of clovers Pasture seed…Field mix…Garden Seed--Bulk and package Fertilizer…Chick feeds and mashes…Egg mash and chick starter… AT PRICES THAT WILL MEET COMPETITION. Custom grinding…mixing…cleaning. YES SIR! YOU CAN ALWAYS SAVE MONEY BY TRADING AT TALENT FEED STORE. TALENT BARBER Barber service for the entire family Latest Styles! Popular Prices! ACME CLEANERS--Yes, we are agents! SNEEZE WHEEZE
I sneezeee-d a sneeze into the air; It fell to ground I knew not where, But hard and cold were looks of those In whose vicinity I snoze. FINEST OF MEATS…TALENT MARKET LONGS 5¢ [sketch of waiter serving beer] Also meals and lunches! GRANGE NEWS
The Talent Grange met, March 21, and initiated four new members in the third and fourth degrees. Those initiated were: Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Kent, Mr. Eric Johnson and Mr. Earl Yaryan. Mrs. Geo. Hartley and Mrs. W. C. Gardner were appointed by the Home Economics Club to represent the club at the Grange fair at the Bellview Grange. Following the business meeting a short program was enjoyed by all joining in a few songs, after which the Grange Lecturer, Mrs. E. S. Robbins, gave a report of her trip to the Grange Lecturers' School at Corvallis. The Talent Grange will give a card party next Thursday, Mar. 28, and a special invitation is being extended to all candidates so that they may come and get acquainted. For refreshments at the next regular meeting, each lady is asked to bring a paper sack lunch with enough lunch for two. CHURCH NOTICES
METHODIST. Sunday School--9:45 Preaching--11:00 Epworth League--6:30 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND ALL THESE SERVICES. BAPTIST. Devotional Services, Music and Services by Rev. Turnball of Ashland. Each Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. SKEETER'S GARAGE
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Acetylene and electric welding. Skilled mechanics for all makes of cars. Equipped for any job. See us! VARIETY STORE NEW SLACKS IN SPRING COLORS 98¢ Men's and women's rubber gloves--25¢ DON'T FORGET TO VOTE ON THE COUNTY SCHOOL LAW NEXT TUESDAY. POLLS WILL BE AT THE USUAL PLACES. THE HIGHWAY GARAGE IS PREPARED TO GIVE YOU DAY OR NIGHT SERVICE. SNIDER'S We supply your grocer with the finest in milk, cream, cottage cheese, butter and soft drinks. CALL FOR SNIDER'S … IT PAYS! HIGHWAY AUTO SERVICE ASK "OK" McCURTAIN Saving Prices…Skilled Mechanics QUESTION: What
was the bonded indebtedness of Klamath County second and third class
districts before they adopted the County School Law? And what is it
now?
Answer: We don't know what it was before. It is now a million and a quarter dollars. LETTER
Dear Editor: In tonight's paper [March 26, 1940] the Mail Tribune sticks its oar in, favoring the County School Law. This is an issue that concerns only the smaller towns and the county districts and not the Medford Mail Tribune. We note that Sup't. Cannon of Lincoln County states that in his county (which is under the County School Law) teachers' wages are higher. Is this true? Sincerely,
Reader
Answer: No.
The
directory shows that wages in
Lincoln County average lower than any county in the state. As to
quality, we usually get what we pay for. We think that the M.T. has
acted as "father advisor" to the voters of this county long enough. We
advise you to take a last minute slant at the County School Law
Pamphlet, which you recently received, and vote as your judgment
indicates. We are not advising you how to vote but we have made a
sincere effort to expose all "bunk" which has been advanced during this
campaign. The only way to judge a law is to "read it."
If you
think that your school will be run more efficiently and your taxes will
be lowered by turning over your school property to a county school
board, then by all means vote for this law. If not, vote against it!
MORE NEWS. The ladies of the Extension Unit met for an all-day session at the city hall, Wednesday. Mrs. Vic Mason and Mrs. Chas. Long were in charge of the program in the afternoon. A covered dish luncheon was served at noon. Miss Irene Alcock, who graduated from the Talent High School in 1936, attended the S.O.C.E. for 1½ years and the U of O. for 1½ years, graduated from the Multnomah County Hospital, March 11. The city council has decided that there will be no more public dances until the lawn is in shape. This suits most of us. We can catch up on our sleep! Vera Montgomery and Velda Barr were out looking for mushrooms Wednesday. Their success was limited. About two hundred attended the Easter egg hunt at the school Sunday morning. They found several eggs. Announcing
ACME DRY CLEANERS We will call for and deliver in Talent and vicinity on Wednesday and Saturday Will also pick up laundry TALENT BARBER SHOP Phone 363, Medford MAXSON'S 1728 No. Riverside WITHROWS GATHER.
The ladies of the Withrow family gathered at the home of Mrs. Lou Maxson, on Wednesday, for dinner. Those present were: Mrs. May Withrow, Mary Earl Withrow, Mary Glenn Withrow, Mrs. Pearl Barlow. TOWNSEND CLUB MEETS. Townsend Club met Tuesday night at the City Hall. After regular business the meeting was turned over to Mrs. Harriet Bates, program chairman. An interesting program was given and refreshments were served. ATTENTION!
MOTORIST …
FARMER
TRY OUR 24-HOUR SERVICE Welding…Trailers…Lathes…Fender Work…Motor Tuneups 341-J-1, Medford, 1 mi. so. Phoenix ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. SEE US NOW HI-WAY GARAGE ANGLERS SOAKED.
While angling for catfish near Talent, Miss Margaret Beer and Mr. B. L. Patrick, both of Medford were arrested by the State Police. In Judge M. T. Burns' court the pair were fined $25 each, and costs. It is alleged that they didn't know catfish are game fish. It is further alleged people will be more careful hereafter. NEWS There was an attendance of sixty-one at the Methodist Easter program Sunday. The program was very interesting. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hamilton entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton of Tule Lake, Wednesday. Neil Hawley has returned from Arizona, where he has been working. Mr. Alex Norris, father of Alf. Norris, passed away at his home in Jacksonville, Thursday. Miss Donna Stevens left for Portland Tuesday to enter a nurse's training course. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Parks visited Mrs. A. J. Carroll of Trail, Wednesday. Dan Monn, Scoutmaster, left for Klamath Falls, Monday. During his absence Mr. Emerson Pratt will act as Scoutmaster. The more you trade at home the lower local prices will be. You can always save money by patronizing local merchants. TALENT SAW MILLS, INC.
Lumber--Wood A nice selection of lumber for local needs at attractive prices. Let us figure on your needs. Mill wood cut to stove lengths. Bring your trailer, car, or truck and fill up or we will deliver. WOOD PRICES Fir--70¢ Tier Cedar--50¢ Tier BATES We give S&H Green trading stamps. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY New brakes and lining for Model A Ford--Price $5.00 This includes all the labor. Oil--Gas ESTHER'S LUNCH You are welcome anytime… Good food…eat here. Hamburgers…Plate lunch…Pie. Wanted:
House cleaning by the day or hour. 25¢ per hour.
Leave phone calls at Norris Grocery before 3 o'clock each day. Mrs. R. Thetford.
VISIT ENDS
Harland Lowe, stationed at March Field, Calif, with the U.S. Army Air Corps, left for March Field Thursday evening after a 45-day furlough. Harland left by train to Sacramento…where he will take a plane to March Field. FRESH
HOT BUTTERED POPCORN AT MAXSON'S.
Bill Hotchkiss has a new Dodge. Dad Bates attended a party in Medford Monday night. He wouldn't tell us what kind of a party it was. Community Club will meet Wed. afternoon, April 3rd. Arlis Williams is ill at her home. Big
5¢ Beer at Long's.
A bargain in soup at Norris. Give your hair that tuneup with a shampoo at the Talent Barber Shop. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VOLUME VII NO. 13 [MARCH] 29, 1940 "CHERRY BLOSSOMS"
The operetta, "Cherry Blossoms," will be given Friday, April 5th, at the Talent Gymnasium. This operetta is a three-act musical comedy. There will be a number of unusual dances and clever actions. The characters are as follows: Cherry Blossom, Lydia Mae Baylor; Kokeme, Don Kerby; John Henry Smith, Jerry Locke; Henry Foster Jones, Albert Anderson; Horace Worthington, Victor Anderson; Jane Young, Virginia Garvin; Logo, Bob Keith. The chorus is composed of the Geisha Girls, Earlene Withrow, Barbara Terrill, Mildred Works, Mabel Reminger, Ruth Williams, Wanda Hill and LaVelle Mason. The American girls' chorus are Jean Perkins, Agnes Lacey, Lida Klimek, Marjorie Currie, Clara Mae Withrow, Hilda Marty, Beulah Balderstone, Helen Rominger, Gladys Goddard. American men are Leslie Mason, Karl Slack, Bob Leaming, Alvin Fenton and Norman Peden. The scenery is being painted by Victor Anderson. MISS GRACE DeMOTT VISITS. Miss Grace DeMott, National Camp Fire Field Worker, visited with Mrs. Harry Lowe, local guardian, Monday. Miss DeMott was accompanied by Miss Eleanor Coombs, of Ashland. FRESH
HOT BUTTERED POPCORN
FRESH HOT BUTTERED POPCORN
MAXSON'S Saturday and Everyday Prices Matches--carton--6 boxes--15¢ Peanut butter, quart size--23¢ Walnuts--large ones--lb. 10¢--3 lb.--25¢ Grapefruit--doz.--25¢ Oranges--Juicy--Large--doz.--25¢ C&H Sugar--10#--56¢ MEATS. Pork Steaks--16¢# Skinless wieners--lb.--20¢# Roasts--14¢# Pork Liver--10¢# Boiling beef--12½¢# Sliced bacon--17¢# Bacon squares--10¢ Fresh hot buttered popcorn. WELL STOCKED WITH MAGAZINES SOFT DRINKS NORRIS GROCERY
Everything in the Food Line. 2 Pkg. Kix (1 marmalade jar free)--25¢ 2 pkgs. Corn starch (Pot Holder Free)--19¢ Hominy No. 2½ Van Camp's--11¢ Dill pickles--#2½--15¢ Campbell's Tomato Soup--3 cans--25¢ Cocoa--2 lb.--19¢ Tempting Corn--3 cans--25¢ Formay Shortening--3 lb. (Egg Beater Free)--49¢ 4 lb. raisins--25¢ 4¾ lb. assorted jelly--50¢ 4 lb. bananas--25¢ TELEPHONE SERVICE TALENT MARKET "IT'S THE SAVING ON EVERY ITEM THAT COUNTS." Large Juicy Grapefruit--Doz.--25¢ Orange--Small, Sweet, Juicy--Doz.--10¢ FRESH VEGETABLES Rancho Soup--4 Cans--25¢ Crystal White Soap Chips--5-lb. Box--33¢ Sorghum--Closing Out--5-lb. Can--45¢ 2½-lb. Can--25¢ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VOLUME VII NO. 14 APRIL 5, 1940 MAXSON
SATURDAY AND EVERYDAY PRICES Matches--6 boxes--15¢ Peanut Butter--quart size--23¢ Walnuts--Large--lb.--10¢; 3 lbs.--25¢ Grapefruit--doz.--25¢ MEATS. Pork steaks--16¢# Skinless wieners--20¢# Roasts--14¢# Pork liver--10¢# Boiling beef--12½¢# Sliced bacon--17¢# Bacon squares--10¢# Fresh hot popcorn RESERVED SEATS FOR "CHERRY BLOSSOMS" HERE. CHERRY BLOSSOM Comedy Operetta To Be Presented by Students of Talent High School on Friday of this Week.
This beautiful story, dramatized in song and dialog,
promises to be the outstanding feature of its kind in the history of
the Talent High School. Students and instructors have worked long and
faithfully in its preparation and it is anticipated that the parents
and friends of the Talent High School will be present to support and
enjoy this fine operetta staged by our own boys and girls. Even the
scenery used has been painted by Victor Anderson, a junior in our high
school. The editor was shown his work and can promise you a pleasant
surprise when you behold the mountains and vales of old Japan.
The leads in this operetta are taken by Jerry Locke and Lida Mae Baylor, whose talent would do credit to any school in Oregon. A major portion of the high school student body will participate in the choruses. The school band and orchestra will render incidental music. Now that we know that the people of Talent will continue to control their school, let's all come out and support this effort of our own students in our own school. GENERAL
ADMISSION….10¢….RESERVED
SEATS…35¢
RESERVED SEATS ON SALE AT MAXSON'S TALENT MARKET
"IT'S THE SAVING ON EVERY ITEM THAT COUNTS." FULL LINE OF GROCERIES AND MEATS AT RIGHT PRICES SPECIALS Kitchen Queen Flour--49#--$1.39 Blue Bell Flour--49#--1.35 Drifted Snow Flour--49#--1.59 Peaches, apricots or grapes--can--5¢ ROYAL CLUB COFFEE--LB. CAN--23¢ Silk tissue--6 rolls--25¢ Morton Iodized Salt (Periscope Free)--2 pkg.--17¢ [free toy periscope in package] VEGETABLES FRUIT CANDIES Gelatin dessert--3 for 13¢ 6 for 25¢ CLOSED SUNDAY FRESHMEN IN CHAIN GANG
The freshmen will be introduced to the "whys" and "why fors" of student body life on Wednesday, Friday and Thursday of the current week. The boys will wear pants (knee kind), turned wrong side out; gunny sack shirts, gunny sack shoes and plenty of makeup. They will top all this with green ribbons in their wavy locks. The girls will be attired in long dresses, no makeup, and plenty of green ribbon in their graceful braids. Both boys and girls will wear necklaces of onion bulbs. On Thursday both boys and girls will be clad in their current negligee--or what have you. They will also wear the aforementioned onion necklaces interspersed with cloves of garlic. The freshies report as follows: "Wait until next year! Every dog has his day!" Friday night the final initiatory rites will be consummated. If the freshies are still alive they will thenceforth be treated like human beings--provided. CAR FOR SALE
1935 DODGE COUPE…GOOD CONDITION FOR SALE OR TRADE RICHFIELD STATION BATES S&H GREEN STAMPS--GILMORE PRODUCTS We are glad to welcome new and old customers and it is a pleasure to place at their disposal the many services with which we are equipped. Accessories…Gas…Oil…Tires A fully equipped repair shop where prompt service by skilled mechanics is rendered. JOHN GORE INJURED
On Wednesday, while walking along the railroad right of way south of Talent, John Gore was struck by a northbound train. He was taken to the Medford Community Hospital. The extent of his injury is not yet determined. TALENT SAW MILLS, INC.
Lumber Wood A nice selection of lumber for local needs at attractive prices. Let us figure on your needs. Mill wood cut to stove lengths. Bring your trailer, car, or truck and fill up or we will deliver WOOD PRICES Fir--70¢ Tier Cedar--50¢ Tier IF YOU HAVEN'T REGISTERED NOW IS TO TIME TO DO SO IT ALWAYS PAYS TO TRADE AT HOME. HAVE YOU NOTICED BATES' SPECIAL ON CAR GREASE JOBS THIS WEEK? TALK ABOUT HIGH WATER! AIN'T WE HAD IT THE LAST FEW DAYS? TALENT BARBER
We specialize in haircuts for ladies and kiddies. Complete barber service for the family. SNIDER'S We supply your grocer with the finest in pure milk, cottage cheese, soft drinks and butter. We are proud of our record. THE EDITOR SPEAKING.
Now is the time to eat Newtown apples. Floyd Young has some dandies. The old house next to the bank building will soon be a thing of the past. In the recent County Grade School Tournament the Talent Team made a very creditable showing. While not winning any cups, the Talent boys showed the rest of the county that there are still some basketball players left here. The editor was proud to note the sportsmanlike attitude of the members of the team. Mr. Pratt deserves a lot of credit for his work with the team. Talent has been undergoing some experience with wet weather. It is still leaking at time of going to press. Bert Simmons has been elected for another year, as city marshal. ATTENTION!
MOTORIST--FARMER
HI-WAY GARAGE TRY OUR 24 HOUR SERVICE! Welding…Trailers…Wood lathes…Fender work…Motor Tuneups…Tractors. 341 J-1 Medford….1 mi. S. Phoenix NO MATTER WHAT YOU NEED IN THE LINE OF WELDING OR MOTOR REPAIRS WE ARE READY TO SERVE YOU DAY OR NIGHT. SKILLED MECHANICS…GUARANTEED WORK
We called on Ray and Laura Schumacher in Medford,
Monday afternoon. Ray was tearing down the shed over his driveway. He
came down long enough to talk to us. Ray is running for Co. Assessor on
the Democratic ticket. We bet he gives his opponents a run for their
money!
Ray swears that if elected he is going to lower the assessment on some of the Talent lots, worth 50 dollars and now assessed $100. The people of Talent have put up with this hijacking about long enough. Sup't. Bowman will address the Talent Grange tonight, Thursday, on the County School Law. He knows all about it and thinks it is a good thing. It is reported that Sharkey Goddard strolled into an exclusive ladies' party up Wagner Creek the other day. THE
BIGGEST IN TALENT.
[sketch of beer stein] LONG'S 5¢ Try our meals and lunches and meals and feel better. NEWS.
Townsenders met at City Hall last Tuesday night. After regular business meeting, lunch was served and a program was given by committee in charge. (You notice they ate before the prog., which we consider a good idea!) The local Girl Scouts gave a Bad Taste Party, Friday night, at the home of Mrs. Roy Parr. The prize for the best costume (or was it the worst) went to Agnes Lacey, who impersonated Napoleon. The Talent Firemen will give a dance Sat. Nite at City Hall. M.M. Hillbilly Orchestra. Leonard Reed was taken to Ashland Hospital last Friday for mastoid operation. Arlis Williams, who recently had the measles, is still quite ill from the aftereffects. Talent High B.B. Team is going up to Ashland this weekend and show the rest of S.O. what they can do. It is fun to be an editor about election time. Thank the Lord we have no baby to be kissed! NORRIS GROCERY
"Everything in the food line." Kix--2 pkgs.--plus 1 Marmalade bowl--25¢ Whole wheat shreds--Towel Free--2 pkgs.--43¢ Siskiyou string beans--3 for 25¢ #2½ Bagley Tomatoes--3 for 28¢ 4 cans: 2 cans Franco American Spaghetti; 2 cans Franco American Macaroni--37¢ Jello--all flavors--5¢ Norris Brand Coffee--2#--41¢ SATURDAY-MONDAY SPECIALS M.J.B. Junior Coffee--Drip or Regular--22¢ Bacon Squares--10¢ 4-lb. pure lard--35¢ 1-lb. pure lard--9¢ Swift side bacon--19¢ Ferry's Garden Seeds--Fresh Meats--Reasonable. "CHERRY BLOSSOMS"--HIGH SCHOOL--FRIDAY TALENT MARKET "It's the Savings on Every Item that Counts." SATURDAY SPECIALS Drifted Snow flour--49#--$1.79 Blue Bell Flour--49#--1.30 Dr. Phillip's Grape Fruit and orange juice--3 cans--25¢ TexSun Grape Fruit juice--46- oz. can--18¢ Del Rogue Tomato Juice--46-oz. can--17¢ Carnation rolled oats--3 pkgs.--25¢ Rancho soup--4 cans--25¢ Giant Rinso--61¢ 4# raisins--23¢ Tapioca pudding--2 pkgs.--11¢ Chocolate drops--2#--23¢ Any brand milk--3 cans--20¢ Cocoa Malt--Pinocchio Book Free--43¢ Blue Mill Cocoa--2# can--19¢ Union Cleaner and Sprayer--20¢ QUALITY MEATS AT REASONABLE PRICES CUT TO YOUR ORDER. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON VOLUME VII NO. 26 JUNE 28, 1940 MARRIED AT RENO
June 21. Ray Hamilton and Miss Helen Coombs. Mr. Hamilton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hamilton and Mrs. Hamilton is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coombs. Both are graduates of the Talent High School. They will make their home in Medford, where Mr. Hamilton is an employee of Safeway. FLOYD BURNETTE MARRIED It is reported that Floyd Burnette formerly of Talent is married. His wife is a resident of Sacramento. SAM HAMILTON INJURED. While sawing at the mill Sam Hamilton had the misfortune to get his clothing entangled in the saw. Several severe gashes were the result. VISITS Harland Lowe spent several days at home while on his way from March Field to McCord Field in Washington. The 17h Bombing Squadron, of which Harland is a member, has been transferred to this new location. JOHN SEEKS WINGS John Childers has enrolled for the government flying course and will take his first lesson Monday. We hope John will qualify in a hurry and always make three-point landings. AFTER BERRIES Mrs. N. Milkowski and children, and Mrs. R. M. Conley of Sams Valley were in Talent Wednesday buying fruit and berries. CAMPS OUT Lucille Young attended the Girl Scout Day Camp in Medford last Thursday. She reports an enjoyable time. CHURCH.
4 Square services, city hall, Wednesday evening. DEMOBILIZED
H. & Mar. Hamilton have completed the wrecking of their house on Main Street and have moved the lumber to their east side farm where they plan to build a barn of the material. TALENT GRANGE NEWS The Talent Grange met in regular session Thursday, June 20, with visitors present from the Phoenix Grange. Prior to the business session the Grangers enjoyed a covered dish dinner. Mrs. C. E. Borg gave her report to the Grange of her trip to the State Grange Convention at Salem. The program for the evening was in charge of the Home Economics Club and was in honor of Father's Day. Songs, a reading entitled The Origin of Father's Day, musical selections, and a quiz contest for the men completed the entertainment for the evening. Because the next regular meeting night falls on a holiday the Talent Grange will not meet on that date but instead will meet with the Bellview Grange as their guest on Tuesday, July 2. The Bellview Grange is treating the Talent Grange to a wiener roast following the meeting. The Talent Grange will hold its next regular meeting on July 18, with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Gardner and Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Penland serving on the hospitality committee. NOTICE Young men about town, grease up the old trailer and get it in good running condition. There is going to be a wedding. COMPLETE
LINE OF FIREWORKS AT THE SIGNAL GAS STATION (JOHNNIE'S GARDEN) QUARTER
MILE SOUTH OF SKEETER'S…PACIFIC HIGHWAY.
The younger generation is warming up for the 4th. If
Chief Bert should toot the sirene it would sound like a real blitzkrieg.
VISITORS Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Peterson and daughter Lillian and Miss Mary Fudge of Grand Rapids, Michigan, were breakfast guests at the home of G. B. Pfeifer, June 26th. Mr. Peterson is advertising manager of the Jaqua Printing Company. He is spending his month's vacation touring the West. Rev. and Mrs. Schneidau have moved to Medford. However they will continue to hold services each Wednesday evening at the Talent City Hall. News Flashes is made possible through the cooperation of the advertising merchants. We hope our readers will cooperate by patronizing them. TALENT SAW MILLS, INC.
WOOD WOOD Save Now 35¢ Tier Green 50¢ Dry These prices are "at the mill." It is easy to load your truck or trailer. Slightly higher delivered. We have a nice supply of lumber in stock to care for local needs. When you buy here you are supporting a Talent industry. TALENT MARKET Through the doors of the Talent Market pass THE BEST PEOPLE ON EARTH OUR CUSTOMERS Fresh meat cut to order--lunch meats Vegetables--Fresh Fruits--Home Remedies "HOME BAKERY BREAD AND PASTRIES" IT'S THE SAVING ON EVERY ITEM THAT COUNTS ICE ICE ICE MAXSON'S
Saturday and Everyday Prices Steaks--Porks--16¢ Sliced bacon--lean--17¢ Beef roasts--15¢ Pork roasts--15¢ Wieners--19¢ Pow Wow Cleanser--can--5¢ Water softener--2 lb.--25¢ Furniture polish--Pitkin's--Reg. 50¢ can--25¢ Window cleaner--tube--25¢ S&W Tea bags--20 for 20¢ Cream corn starch--2 packages with dish holder--19¢ Young berries--very lowest prices HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE Washing machine, good condition Electrical appliances Sewing machine--Chairs--Many other household goods CALL AT VETTER'S ON THE NEW HIGHWAY ABOUT ONE MILE SOUTH OF TALENT. LONGS Try Our Hot Weather Lunches The biggest [sketch of a beer stein] in town--5¢ SKEETERS ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Fill 'er up? [sketch of gas pump] Complete equipment to repair any car. Competent mechanics. Welding, Electric/Acetylene. Tractor and truck repairs "GILMORE PRODUCTS" SERVICE "99" GARAGE Expert Body Refinishing….Welding and Motor Repairing. 24-Hour Service--Ring Bell Night Service.
The Wagner Creek patrons of Ed Robison's line are
complaining and asking that Ed be placed on a private line. It is
alleged that Rusty is responsible.
The Rapp boys are considering buying a new car. On the new car they have ordered a horn with enough notes to play the national anthem. A lady on railroad avenue has registered a complaint against the village foxtails. She states that she started four runs while picking them from her silk socks. A young man of Wagner Ave. entertains himself by stretching under a tree on the school campus. Nearby he parks his ten-dollar car with its thirty-dollar radio--the radio tooting at full blast. Too bad he can't rig up some kind of electric fan to hook onto the contraption. LUNCHES
FOR HOT WEATHER AT LONG'S.
TALENT BARBER SHOP [sketch of heads of father/mother/children] NORRIS GROCERY
Everything in the food line Fruit jars, lids, caps, rubbers, and everything for your canning needs. Jam Jell for Jelly Making, ½-pint bottle--10¢ Miracle Whip--quarts--35¢ Miracle Whip--pints--23¢ ASHLAND GROCETERIA BREAD--2 LOAVES--15¢ Lunch meats of all kinds at reasonable prices--sliced to order 4 pounds pure lard--35¢ 1 pound pure lard--carton--10¢ Good bacon--25¢ Bananas--4 lbs.--25¢ Tomatoes--3 lbs.--23¢ ASSORTED DRINKS….ICE COLD FRESH VEGETABLES MELONS…MELONS…MELONS (PUBLIC PHONE SERVICE) [sketch of winged delivery service] VARIETY STORE 4 sta-curlers--10¢ Shinola--white or black--10¢ Hind's Almond Cream--10¢ Krinkle ribbon--5 yds.--10¢ Fine tooth brushes--15¢ Garters--5¢ New snoods--29¢ Best wishes and shower cards--2-5¢ TALENT CAFÉ (Hazel and Ole) Open at 6 o'clock a.m. We serve breakfast, full dinner Lunches Hot Meat Sandwiches Ice Cream 20¢ pint….Cold Drinks
Our professor walked into the barber shop and sat in
a chair next to a woman who was having her hair bobbed. "Haircut,
please," ordered the professor.
"Certainly," said the barber, "But if you really want a haircut would you mind taking off your hat first?" The customer hurriedly removed his hat. "I'm sorry," he apologized as he removed his hat and looked around, "I didn't know there was a lady present." ICE
COLD POP AT NORRIS'S
FIREWORKS! A Complete Assortment at Lowest Prices! JOHNNIE'S GARDENS Signal Station--quarter mile so. new highway [sketch of firecrackers bursting] EKERSON PAINT & ROOF STORE Pabco Products Time payments for remodeling Wall paper Asbestos siding Phone 243 38 South Bartlett Medford RICHFIELD STATION
[sketch of driver approaching station] At the intersection--north Open 5 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EVERYDAY PRICES New potatoes--3¢ Watermelons--3½¢ Oranges--dozen--22¢ Lemons--dozen--27¢ Tomatoes--8¢--2 lbs.--15¢ Dry onions--4¢ Fly spray--Pleasant odor--Pt. 22¢ Qt.--38¢ Schilling's Coffee--27¢ JAR LIDS Economy--19¢ Reg. Mason--10¢ 28¢ Wide mouth Mason--16¢-34¢ ICE COLD CANDY BARS--COLD POP--GROCERIES CHURCH NOTICES METHODIST. Sunday School--9:45 Preaching--11:00 Epworth League--7:00 You are invited to attend all these services. FOUR SQUARE Preaching at city hall each Wednesday evening, 8 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all. BERRIES FOR SALE: Logans and raspberries--25¢ You pick. Andrew Briner's--Wagner Creek 25¢ crate. BATES S&H GREEN STAMPS--GILMORE PRODUCTS Acetylene and Arc Welding Expert Service Get Our Saving Prices If it can be welded, we can do it. We can also save you money on batteries, tires and oil. TALENT FEED See us for berry cups and crates. We can save you money! Yes Sir! We also stock hay salt, stock salt, binding twine, sack twine--at saving prices! CHICK AND TURK FEED SPECIAL NOTICE: We are prepared to trade first quality hay for stock of all kinds. Cut out the middleman's profit--we will both save money. When cheaper first quality feed is sold Bill Hotchkiss will sell it. MIDWAY GARDENS Mrs. M. O. Stewart, Owner Rooted Plants. Large variety to select from. 175 VARIETIES OF CACTI--10¢-15¢ EACH PERENNIAL SNAPDRAGONS--20¢ DOZEN 1½ MILES S. TALENT, NEW HIGHWAY--OP. LOG CABIN INN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON [CIRCA OCTOBER 25, 1941] TALENT SAWMILLS, INC.
WOOD--35¢--50¢ Green Dry a Tier AT THE MILL YARD Bring your truck, car, or trailer and load up. Now is the time to lay in your wood supply. Delivered at slightly higher rates. A NICE SUPPLY OF LUMBER--TO MEET LOCAL NEEDS--LOW RATES. LONG'S "On the Highway" "The biggest 5¢ beer in town" [sketch of beer stein] Have you tried our meals and lunches? If not, now is a good time to bring your party or family. You will be surprised at the saving. MAGAZINES DELTA'S BEAUTY SALON Ashland, Oregon Formerly "Kay's" Machineless Permanents--$5.50 and $6.00 Shampoo and finger wave--75¢ SKEETER'S STOP!!! On the highway [sketch of policeman with hand up] Associated Products Expert repairs for cars, tractors and trucks. Welding. How about…Motor tune up?
The W.S.C.S. of Methodist Church will hold a week of
Prayer and Self-Denial program in church Friday, October 31 at 2 p.m.
All are invited to come.
Virgil Burnette, formerly of Talent, is a Radio Tech Sergeant in the Army. Robert Burnette is a corporal in the Army. Tim is in the Army in the Jefferson Brks, at St. Louis, Missouri. Try a grease job at the Richfield Station. Everything is furnished. Do the job yourself for only 40¢!!!
"Carnival
Happenings"
Vera Montgomery being gypped at the wheel of fortune. She not guessing the right number. Prof. Barrett making one Basket out of 10 throws. Bernice Anderson trying to drive nails but hit the board instead. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON VOLUME VIII NO. 19 MAY 16, 1941 MRS. GUY HAMILTON HONORED A birthday anniversary and Mother's Day dinner was given in honor of Mrs. Guy Hamilton, who celebrated her 63rd anniversary on May 11. Those present were Mrs. Viva Saltmarsh and Mrs. Maude Poole of Applegate, Mr. and Mrs. Nicodemus of Talent, Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith of Phoenix, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hamilton of Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamilton of Talent, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hotchkiss of Talent, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Burnette of Talent, Terry and Leannis Burnette, Mrs. Dora Black and daughter Anita of Ashland, and Mrs. Mary Higgins of Talent. A number of neighbors and friends called during the day to extend greetings to Mrs. Hamilton. She received many lovely gifts. SMITH-GROSSE Mr. Alva Smith of Talent and Miss Viola Grosse of Ashland were married at the home of the bride's parents in Ashland, on Sunday. Rev. Dawes of the First Baptist Church of Medford officiated. Mrs. Smith was gowned in a dress of lovely pink lace and her attendant, Mrs. E. McGrew, wore green silk. The home was decorated in roses. About thirty guests were present. Mr. and Mrs. Smith departed for a wedding journey to Idaho after the ceremony. They will make their home in Talent. GLADIOLA FARM. Mrs. Dora Smith, who has made an outstanding success of gladiola bulb production, has planted six acres of choice varieties this season. You may find Smith glads in a majority of the seed stores of Southern Oregon. NEW CITIZEN. Mr. and Mrs. R. Ditsworth are parents of a baby boy, dubbed Norman Albert. The young man was born May 11, at the Sacred Heart Hospital. He will make his home on Wagner Creek. SENIORS TO EAT TURKEY. The P.T.A. will serve a turkey dinner to the members of the senior and junior classes Friday night at the school. After the banquet the junior and senior prom will be held in the gym. All high school students [portion cut off] LARGE SENIOR CLASS. What is said to be the largest senior class in the history of the Talent Schools will graduate on May 29th. Members of the class are Lydia Mae Baylor, Dorris Currie, Mabel Rominger, Ruby Dobbins, Marie Schuler, Tharon Hill, Earl Sommers, Bob Keith, Karl Slack, Virginia Keith, Lois Thompson, Leda Klimek, Dorris Williams, Agnes Lacey, Mildred Work, Audrey Lockwood, and Bennie Morrow. The class motto is "Rowing, not Drifting." Class colors, Crimson and White. Class Flower--The Rose. MISS CLARK HONORED. Miss Edith Clark of the Talent School was honored Tuesday evening by the lady members of the faculty and by the wives of the local school board. Miss Clark will be married in June to Mr. Thomas Mountain of Hawaii. A mock wedding ceremony was performed in which Francis Fitzgerald acted as the groom, while Mrs. E. Jonas was the officiating minister. Mrs. Geo. Hartley was the lovely bridesmaid. The sweet bride, Miss Clark, carried a beautiful bouquet of fresh garden vegetables. The ring ceremony was used, the emblem being a beautiful doughnut prepared by Mrs. Karl Baylor. Mrs. Roy Parr acted as ring bearer. All performed their parts with ease and grace and the bride-to-be learned much. Present were Mesdames Roy Parr, Karl Baylor, Jay Terrill, E. Jonas, Geo. Hartley and the Misses Francis Fitzgerald, Jeanette Gore, Edith Cord, Guy Nelly Powell, Mary Bugar, Jean Larson, and Edith Clark. HOME SWEET HOME. James Thanes and Sammy Hamilton of Ft. George Wright, Spokane, were home on a three days furlough. Not much time, but the boys enjoyed their visit. ALL KINDS OF
MAGAZINES AT LONG'S
TALENT SAW MILLS, INC. WOOD WOOD [sketch of a sailboat] 35¢ Tier $1.00 Cord AT THE MILL YARD Bring your truck, car, or trailer and load up. Now is the time to lay in your wood supply. Delivered at slightly higher rates. A nice supply of lumber…to meet local needs…attractive prices LONG'S "The biggest 5¢ beer in town" Have you tried our meals and lunches? If not, now is a good time to begin! Bring your party or the family. You will be surprised at the saving. ON THE HIGHWAY SKEETER'S GARAGE Associated Products We specialize in electric and acetylene welding. Fully equipped to care for any car or tractor repair job. Our prices are attractive… We employ only skilled mechanics. ON THE HIGHWAY -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[sketch of Pilgrim man
and woman, gun, pumpkin, turkey]PUBLISHED AT TALENT, OREGON VOLUME VIII NO. 4[7] NOVEMBER 19, 1941 THANKSGIVING Aunt Lilly thankful because she has some new clothes pins. Bill H. thankful for the lucky paddles. Harry Lowe thankful for not finding a vacant seat at the institute. Jay Terrill says he's thankful that he isn't in Europe. Mr. Parks is thankful that he still has a good appetite. Mr. Norris is thankful for his good health. Riley Nyswaner says he is not thankful for a darn thing in the world. Vic Mason said he was thankful for his long underwear on these cold days. Mr. Comfort is thankful that he is not as poor as he was last year. Ben Anderson is thankful for a lot of things. TALENT WOMAN DIES SUNDAY Florence May Barrick died at her home in Talent at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, November 16. She was 50 years of age at the time. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Dec. 12 Prospect at Talent Jan. 9 at Eagle Point Jan. 16 Sams Valley at Talent Jan. 20 Talent at St. Mary's Jan. 23 Butte Falls at Talent Jan. 30 Talent at Prospect Feb. 3 Eagle Point at Talent and etc. COMINGS AND GOINGS Mrs. Glover of Portland is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. J. Tryon. Mrs. Donart is visiting at the home of Mrs. Meda Fox. Dexter Russell will spend Thanksgiving with his parents at Twin Rocks, Oregon. Charles Skeeters and some of his logging crew, spent the weekend duck hunting in Klamath County. They brought home lots of ducks. Almena Dobbins spent three days last week visiting in Los Angeles, California. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Waldon of Oakland, Calif. visited Mr. and Mrs. Riley Nyswaner for a week. They returned to their home Monday. Mrs. E. B. Huson and family moved to San Francisco Tuesday, where she will make her home. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Parks of Sprague River are visiting with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Parks. J. J. Tryon was taken to the Community Hospital in Medford, where he is seriously ill. Cecil Hartley and Harland Lowe flew over Talent and the valley Monday taking motion pictures. Mr. Vern Decker received a head injury Friday when a peeve [peavey?] fell on his head. He was hospitalized for two days. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hamilton and Mr. Putman returned from a month's trip to Wakefield, Kansas. Mr. Hamilton said Oregon looked mighty good. Lida May Baylor is spending the week in Grants Pass visiting. P.T.A. will meet the 28th in Room 8 at 2:30 at the school. NORRIS GROCERY
Everything in the food line. [sketch of a finger with string tied around it] Sweet potatoes--Celery Cranberries--Green peppers Cauliflower--Cabbage Lettuce--Grapes VEGETABLES FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER Fresh fruits--Nuts--Candies Canned Sweet Potatoes--Del Monte--23¢ Sweet Potatoes--new--lb. 12¢ Peas--3 cans--29¢ Corn--3 cans--29¢ Pumpkin--3 2½ size tins--29¢ Cranberry sauce--17¢ Pineapple--all sizes Mincemeat bulk--lb.--15¢ Mincemeat jars--28 oz.--30¢ FRESH MEATS "CLOSED ALL DAY THANKSGIVING" THE CHURCH PROGRAM November 23, 1941 9:45 A.M. Church School 11:00 A.M. Worship Service Sermon: The Bible--The Log of Life. 6:30 P.M. Youth Fellowship 7:30 P.M. "Not Dead but Sleepeth" Thursday 7:30 P.M.--Church Board of Education meeting RICHFIELD STATION One Stop Station Gas Gas At the intersection north of town Drive in and give your car a grease job, everything furnished for only 40¢ We carry a full line of groceries…tobacco…candy…pop FILL UP YOUR TANK FOR THANKSGIVING If you want
to buy a shirt, see Albert Andersen!!
Karl Baylor has taken
to bike riding for exercise.
Mr. Bates is thankful that he is able to get around. Raymond Morris is thankful that he has his tire and wheel back. Smitty is ill with the flu. New Flashes wishes everyone a happy and prosperous Thanksgiving. ANDERSEN'S TALENT GROCERY AND CONFECTIONERY LOW PRICES COURTEOUS SERVICE WE WILL BE OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY Choice Groceries…Fresh Meats…Vegetables Dressing Bread…Fresh Cakes & Pastries Cranberries…Fresh and Canned…Prices right. Large ripe olives--1 qt.--40¢ Condensed mince meat--2 pks.--25¢ Powdered sugar--3 lbs.--25¢ Brown sugar--3 lbs.--25¢ Sweet potatoes--4 lbs.--25¢ Del Rogue Pumpkin--Special--large can--10¢ FOUNTAIN SERVICE Large variety of fresh candies…Latest Magazines New shipment of home remedies--Greeting Cards Stationery in attractive boxes ASK FOR OUR DISCOUNT TRADING STAMPS AND SAVE…. BATES GILMORE PRODUCTS S AND H GREEN STAMPS We are always ready to serve our friends and customers in any way pertaining to their car. Come in and see us, no matter what your car needs. Prompt service, saving prices. Tires……John Sloan, Mechanic….Accessories FOR THAT THANKSGIVING TRIP WHY NOT TRY SUPERIOR GILMORE GASOLINE!!!! TALENT CAFE Open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. BREAKFAST BEEF STEW SHORT ORDERS PLATE LUNCHES HOMEMADE PIES CHILI "FULL MEALS" WE STRIVE TO PLEASE HAZEL AND OLE MRS. BERNICE ANDERSEN IS CELEBRATING HER FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS IN TALENT. DURING THIS TIME MRS. ANDERSEN HAS MADE MANY FRIENDS IN TALENT IN THE SOCIAL AND BUSINESS WAY. TALENT SAW MILL WOOD WOOD 35¢ Tier Green and 50¢ Dry THESE PRICES ARE "AT THE MILL" It is easy to load your truck or trailer. Slightly higher delivered. We have a nice supply of lumber in stock to care for local needs. When you buy here you are supporting a Talent industry. SKEETER'S Associated Products On the Highway Expert repairs for cars, tractors and trucks. Welding. First quality accessories for all cars and at the lowest prices. How about a motor tune up? DELTA'S BEAUTY SALON Formerly "Kay's" Ashland, Oregon Machineless Permanents--$5.50 & $6.00 Shampoo and Finger Wave--$.75 LONG'S "ON THE HIGHWAY" "THE BIGGEST 5¢ BEER IN TOWN" Have you tried our meals and lunches? If not, now is a good time to begin! Bring your party or family. You will be surprised at the savings. Magazines. COLLEGE CLEANERS Ashland, Oregon Leave your packages at the Talent Confectionery and Grocery Store. We pick up on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Andersen's. Pants, skirts, sweaters, blouses, etc. cleaned and pressed--25¢ Men's suits, plain dresses and coats--50¢ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES VOLUME X NO. 16 APRIL 16, 1946 TALENT, OREGON WM. BRUIN William F. Bruin passed away at the Ashland Community Hospital having suffered a stroke recently. Mr. Bruin has been a resident of Talent and Ashland during the past 32 years. For many years he was road supervisor in this area. During the past four years he has been in very poor health. He is survived by his wife, Hattie, and his sister, Mrs. Mary Purcell of Round Hill, Virginia. Services were held at the Litwiller Funeral Home this afternoon, Rev. Geo. Schuman officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. HIGH SCHOOL TO PRESENT "CINDERELLA O'REILLY" The students of the Talent High School will present the comedy "Cinderella O'Reilly" at the school gym next Friday April 23. Admission will be 25¢, 55¢, and 75¢. CAST OF CHARACTERS Maggie O'Reilly--Margaret Egan. "Sweet sixteen, a roguish little Irish orphan." Forest Arnold--Herb McClain "Decided cynic. A young American author" Jimmy Braydon--Bradley Wood "Always with Forest. His mechanic." Lord Cyril--Darrel Hanna "An older sophisticated man." Willard Wood--Lee Garrett "An older society man." Judith Bohne--Joyce Newton "About 25. Beautiful. Trying to buy her way into the upper bracket." Chang Fu--Joan Bouldin "A Chinese servant." Granny Bohne--Jean Avery "Judith's grandmother, who does a lot of reminiscing." Alice Haight--Virginia Peters "A young sub-deb. A dumbbell." Gene Frayme--Francis Sullivan "A blasé, sophisticated debutante." Author of Play: Ted and Virginia Maxwell Directors: Flora Stokee, Ruby Messenger The Lions Club plans to present an informative report on the "consolidation issue" in the near future. This should be of value to the public. NEW PROPRIETORS, TALENT HARDWARE Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Scharfe of Glenburn, North Dakota have purchased the Talent Hardware Store from Mr. Ralph Reed. Mr. Reed and Mr. Rob't. Hutchinson will continue with electric supplies, plumbing and the distribution of Shasta pumps. They will also offer installation service in these lines. Mr. Scharfe, who has had experience in the hardware business in North Dakota, promises the public the same courteous service that Mr. Reed has given in the past. COMMUNITY CLUB YOUTH COM. The following ladies of the Community Club have been appointed members of a joint Community Club-Lions youth committee. Mrs. Gertrude Ottinger, Mrs. Winnifred Mason, Mrs. Margaret Mathes and Mrs. Mae Lowe. TO CLOSE SUNDAYS The O.K. Café, which has been closing on Tuesdays has adopted a new schedule. After May 2 the O.K. Café will be open on all days except Sunday. It will be closed on Sunday. SMALL FARMS COUNCIL Talent Small Farms Council held its meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McKelly of Talent, Tuesday night. Marion Christensen, county demonstration agent, spoke on housing and remodeling plans. Art Wisner, chairman, conducted the meeting. The next meeting will be held at the Plaza Café, Ashland, May 11, at 8 o'clock. LIONS TO VISIT The regular meeting of the Lions, scheduled for next Thursday, April 22, will be postponed and all members who can will journey to Gold Hill to attend the Presentation of Charter Ceremonies of the Gold Hill Club. All local Lions and their ladies are invited. The Charter Night of the Talent Club will be held on the evening of May 15. FLASH! On Tuesday evening the Ashland School Board indicated that it did not favor permitting Talent to consolidate with the Ashland district. TALENT LOCKER GROCERY
WE HAVE A FEW LOCKERS AVAILABLE--RESERVE YOURS FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS NOW. S&H Green Stamps Sat Sun QUALITY SAVING Oranges--2 doz.--43¢ Lemons--doz.--30¢ Beans, Red Mex--lb.--17¢ Tomatoes--Del Rogue--lge.--27¢ Eggs, large fresh ranch--doz.--44¢ Soup Rancho--can--10¢ Bacon slab--lb.--65¢ Peas--Inland Valley--can--¢ Cleanser, Powow--8¢ Tomatoes, Del Rogue--small--12¢ Kidney Beans, Joan d'Arc--can--14¢ Soup, Lipton's noodle--3 cans--29¢ Orange juice, Standby--1 qt. 14 oz.--32¢ Yellow Tail Fish, Palomar--30¢ Peanut Butter, Dennison--pt.--38¢ Spaghetti, Golden Grain--13¢ Grandma's Molasses--qt.--42¢ Dog Food, Timberline--3 cans--29¢ Boon Household Cleanser--qt.--13¢ Duz--Super-suds--Par--39¢ Joy Muffin Mix--15¢ Fudge mix--27¢ Zoom cereal--whole wheat--23¢ FRESH PRODUCE WELCOME TALENT CLUB [sketches of horseshoes nailed open-side down] You will always find a friendly welcome waitin' you here. Any time is a good time to visit us. Beverages served Packaged to go Candies Tobacco TALENT CAFE [sketch of two Irish caricatures talking] "Let's go to Parkers for lunch!" Home-cooked meals Home made pies Sunday dinners $1.00 Weekday plate lunch--60¢ Short Orders Soft Drinks Lunches Jumbo Milkshakes Closed Wednesdays MALT SHOP REFRESHIN'! Malted drinks, milk shakes, sundaes, mixed just the way you like them. A real booster after school or work. How about a special sandwich and a cup of fresh coffee? We have some swell candy bars, too. MAGAZINES SCHOOL SUPPLIES FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger Sunday, April 18 10:00--Bible School 11:00--Worship Hour 6:30--Christian Endeavor 7:30--Song and Praise Service Tuesday, April 20 7:30--Youth Night Wednes., April 21 7:30--Prayer Meeting Thursday, April 22 7:00--Monthly Business Meeting Sunday, April 25 BEGINNING OF REVIVAL SERVICE BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE Special Deal--$14 Any Chevrolet Valve grinding including Gaskets, Refacing of valves and seats Complete tuneup DELCO BATTERIES BRAKES RELINED WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE DOES IT--? Printed and monogrammed stationery for Mother's Day. Nothing can be more appropriate for Mother. Order now while stock is complete. Priced to please. NEWS FLASHES, 109 S. 2ND ST. ADVICE ON YOUR PAINT PROBLEMS AT VALLEY DECORATORS OK CAFÉ Featuring Merchants Lunch 65¢ Breakfast Till Noon BIG SLICE PIE 15¢ [sketch of a pie slice on a plate] CLOSED TUESDAY HOME MADE PIES Order to Take Home CUSTOM FARMING [sketch of man on a tractor] Gardens a Specialty PLOWING DISKING HARROWING MODERN EQUIPMENT No job too big or too small for us Our rates reasonable, work thorough Phone 7769 Ash. 109 W. Wagner St. CANNON & SON Herman Cannon Carlton Cannon THE PRICE OF LEAD HAS GONE UP So it stands to reason that BATTERIES WILL SOON FOLLOW If your car battery is old and may need replacing soon it will pay you Bring in your old battery and SEE FOR YOURSELF Let us analyze it with our new machine. You can see for yourself. SHELL GASOLINE PREMIUM GASOLINE TIRES, TUBES, ACCESSORIES SHELL STATION Dale Momany Prop. IT'S "ACME" BETTER CLEANING Three-Day Service Daily Pickup MOBIL STATION LAWN MOWERS REPAIRED AND SHARPENED TALENT GARAGE POP'S TRADING POST Pair of youth beds, complete with mattresses and springs. Breakfast sets, newly painted $35 Wrench set, (socket), Bargain kitchen sinks (two) 2-wheel trailer, 16" good tires On Highway 2 mi. South of Talent LOST
Billfold with coin purse. Brown. Lost in telephone booth at Talent. Keep money. Mail billfold with papers or leave at TALENT MARKET Fayetta McDowell CUSTOM TRACTOR WORK
Plowing Disking Leveling JOHN M. GAST R. 2, BOX 262 PHONE 21264 3 MI. ABOVE TALENT ON WAGNER CREEK ROAD Archie Owens has recently enlisted in the navy. A party was given in his honor Thursday evening. 24-HOUR FILM
SERVICE AT THE MALT SHOP.
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VOLUME IX NO.
1 APRIL 18, 1947
NEWS FLASHES RESUMES PUBLICATION
After
several years' suspension due
to the war and difficulty of securing supplies our little mimeographed
paper is again [in] publication. It will be issued weekly and will be
delivered free to all residents of the Talent community. It will
contain items of interest about you and your neighbors. The happenings
of our town will be covered. The churches, grange, school, clubs, city
officials and individuals are invited to make free use of its columns
for notices of meetings, etc. News Flashes will support the things that
tend to make Talent a better place in which to live. Your help and
suggestions are needed and desired.
THIS SERVICE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE ADVERTISING MERCHANTS OF TALENT WHO FINANCE NEW FLASHES. ALL EDITORIAL AND NEWS STATEMENTS ARE THOSE OF THE EDITOR AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE OPINIONS OF THE SPONSORS. (This sounds like Fulton L.) [Fulton Lewis was a radio commentator whose program was coincidentally titled "News Flashes."] IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A COPY OF NEWS FLASHES DROP A CARD TO THE EDITOR, BOX 146 AND YOU WILL BE SUPPLIED. DELIVERY DATE IS FRIDAY. IT IS SPRING! Fireworks and open mufflers have made their debut, reminding us of wars--past, future and present. The racket has scared the stray dogs off the streets. There have been no fatalities or fires. Speaking of fires, the fire department was out practicing Monday night. they made plenty of noise with the siren. The younger generation hearing the same ducked for the back streets. Lilacs are in bloom! Delbert Goddard has completed his work as fruit inspector and he is assuming his summer job as water master at Wagner Gap. Ed and Lou Maxson are painting their house on Railroad Ave. The high school boys are building a fence around the athletic field. Reserved seats will be moved from the neighbors' front porches to the knotholes and bleachers. Said fence will shut out non-paying spectators. Ray and Alice Burnett celebrated their eleventh wedding anniversary on Sunday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Clair Irvin and Mr. and Mrs. Basil Craig and daughter Linda. THE WATER SITUATION. The shortage of water in the city well has become so acute during the past few days that it was necessary to dismiss school for two days and the use of water for any but household purposes has been prohibited. Chief Cooper states that the lower well has been opened and some relief can be expected. However, until further notice no water is to be used for lawns or gardens. SOCIETY NOTICE. The shower honoring Mrs. Gloria Hervey Taylor has been postponed for one week. It will be held on Friday April 25. All details except date remain the same. VETERANS TO INSTALL The Veterans of Foreign Wars will install officers Thursday evening April 24 at the City Hall. The retiring Commander is J. R. Burdell, who will be succeeded by L. Wait. TALENT LOCKER AND GROCERY Where every day is bargain day. Here to serve you SATURDAY SPECIALS COFFEE--Choice 49¢ Hills Bros. Red C/N S and W Brand Chase and Sanborn SOAPS Fels Naptha--2 for 19¢ Ivory Bar--2 for 25¢ Dreft--package--33¢ CANNED GOODS Rancho Tomato Soup--2 for 15¢ Rancho Veget. Soup--2 for 19¢ Dennison's Chile con Carne--27¢ Dennison's Pork & Beans--2 for 33¢ Van Camp's Pork and Beans--2 for 34¢ Piet Sweet Peas--#2 cans--24¢ Rosedale Peas--#2 cans--2 for 29¢ Rosedale Corn--#2 cans--2 for 36¢ Grapefruit--canned sections--14¢ Grapefruit Juice--46 oz.--25¢ Neapolitan Style Spaghetti--10¢ Rancher's Pride Egg Noodles--53¢ Fruit Mix--2½ can--37¢ Red Mexican Dry Beans--2 lb.--47¢ Crackers (Hits)--1 lb. box--20¢ FRUIT VEGETABLES Oranges, Large Table--doz.--50¢ Oranges, Sweet Juicy--2 doz.--39¢ Lettuce, Large Solid--2--25¢ Celery--lb. 14¢ Spuds--25 lb.--$1.35 CIGARETTES Leading brands--carton--$1.35 ICE CREAM--Sweet Maid--Qts.--35¢ Pts.--20¢ MEAT SPECIALS Pure Pork Luncheon--50¢ lb. Round Steak--55¢ Bologna--40¢ Boneless Beef Stew--45¢ Liver Sausage--40¢ Pure Lard--4 lb.--$1.65 Hamburger--37¢ Butter--75¢ Pork Sausage--45¢ Eggs--Doz.--40¢ A FEW LOCKERS AVAILABLE…GET YOURS NOW!! WE GIVE S AND H GREEN STAMPS MOBIL GAS STATION Complete Lubrication Job Radiators Flushed Prompt Personal Service. TIME FOR OIL CHANGE LUBRICATION [sketch of attendant] F. W. Gilbreath
Mr. Karl Baylor has shown the editors
samples of
hand-made costume jewelry. These dainty ornaments made of minute sea
shells and a certain kind of fish scales would make unique, attractive
gifts. I wish that our readers might see these.
It is rumored that the houses of Talent will soon be numbered and the streets marked. We hope so. It should make it easier for some of us to find our way home. We want to thank Mr. and Mrs. White of the Talent Locker and Grocery for the nice note accompanying their copy for advertising. YOU
CAN'T BUY CIGARETTES FOR LESS
THAN TALENT MERCHANTS CHARGE. TALENT CAFÉ Week Day Plate Lunch--60¢ Sunday Dinner--$1.00 Sandwiches Cold Drinks HOMEMADE [sketch of a piece of pie] MY HOME TOWN STORE.
My home town store ain't much to see; The stock ain't large as it ort to be; The window's small and the lights are dim-- But my grocerman--Well, I takes to him His face is krinked with a friendly grin-- That somehow jest natcherly pulls me in. II. At my home town store I meets Bill and Sue-- And Nell and Ted, and Dick and Lou; And we palaver about the crops-- And the state of the weather, and the city cops. III. And we all say, "Just put it on our bill, Till our ship comes in, as we know it will." And our grocer smiles as he writes it down-- In the home town store, in our home town. IV. But sometimes our grocer's face is gray, And his eyes seem lookin' far away. He never sez what ails him, but He pours the sugar, the T-bones cut And waits-- While I talks with Nellie, Dick and Sue-- An' Maude and Jack--and Bill and Lou. H.H.L--1934
The little poem above, written in the heart of the depression when people were out of work, portrays something of what the home town merchants did and the part they took in community life. How conditions have changed! Your home store is modern and streamlined. Prices compare favorably with those of the large city stores. There are complete lines of goods attractively displayed. The merchant doesn't POUR SUGAR! T-BONES are guarded treasures! We don't need to ask him to "Write it down." But in one respect the home town store [offers] what no large chain store can offer. KINDLY, FRIENDLY, PERSONAL SERVICE. A COMMUNITY CENTER WHERE YOU CAN STILL MEET BILL AND SUE AND THE REST OF YOUR NEIGHBORS. When shopping drop in to the Talent Café for a cup of coffee and a piece of homemade pie. TALENT CLUB Cold Drinks Tobaccos Package Goods to Take Home OK CAFÉ Dave Brook, Prop. Good, Home Cooked Meals. [sketch of fish] KING'S CAFÉ Delicious Steak and Chicken Dinners $1.50 Ice Cream Burgers Packaged Beverages Short Orders
WITH OUR MERCHANTS.
Read this. It will do you good. By merchants we mean everybody who has anything to sell in Talent--locker space, groceries, gasoline, aprons, apple pies, Sunday dinners, beverages, car repairs, bug extermination and tires. These merchants, like the rest of us, are here to make a living. They are striving to do this by offering you goods and services that will attract your attention and draw your trade. Their first published bids for your attention and trade are contained in their advertisements in the present issue of News Flashes. If you will compare prices and services listed with those of the larger town merchants you will agree with me that they are doing a good job of it. But there is one thing no advertisement can convey fully--the personal element and that quality of kindly service which makes shopping a pleasure instead of a chore. Talent is particularly fortunate in the type of merchants who serve us. Meet your home merchants. Find out what they can do for you. I wish we could give each of them a special writeup this week. Limited time will not permit. But in future issues we are going to tell you something about each of them and his place of business and explain why we think you should trade at home. H.H.L.
Due to inability to secure the proper size of paper locally this week's issue is printed on various sizes of government surplus. DID YOU KNOW-- THAT--If wishes were horses beggars would save a lot of wear and tear on their thumbs? THAT--He who sits down on a red hot stove will surely rise again? THAT--People who live in glass houses should pull down the blinds before they spoon? TALENT GARAGE
Consult us about that repair job.
FOR SALE: Trumpet and case. Good tone;
easy action. Price $25. H. H. Lowe, Box 146, Talent.
CHEVRON SERVICE STATION Coldwell and Twedell Full line of tires, batteries and accessories. Grease service…Chevron Gas S&H Green Stamps with Gas and Oil. Boyers TALENT GREENHOUSE Gibson Avenue Fill those vacant spots in your flower and vegetable gardens with our vigorous acclimated plants… Pansies by the box or basket; asters, verbenas, snaps, geraniums by the dozen. All kinds of vegetable plants. Cut flowers in season. WE INVITE YOU TO CALL AND LOOK OVER OUR OFFERINGS. BIRTHDAY.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Thoreson honored Mr. Thoreson's mother, Mrs. M.C. Thoreson with a birthday dinner Thursday evening. Guests included Pat and Arvilla Rost, Jerry and Merrilee Stephens and Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Thoreson. School was closed Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday all day due to water shortage. Achievement tests were given Monday. T.I.D. turned the irrigation water on Tuesday. Thank goodness there is water some place. Bob Lowe of Chanute Field, Illinois stopped in Talent a few days to visit his parents. He is in transit to Williams Field, Arizona. Bob is a P80 (jet plane) technician. WHEN
YOU TAKE YOUR CAR TO THE TALENT GARAGE
YOU DON'T HAVE TO RUN A PICKET LINE. NOVELTY SHOP Next door to Talent Fire Hall Mother's Day Specials Aprons--$1.00--$1.50 Beautiful Pottery Dishes Gifts--5¢ to $1.00 Zanol Products Zanol Products
Mrs. Ernest Hollenbeck and Mrs. F. Holt
of Central Point visited
Mrs. Meda Fox on Tuesday.
NEW RESIDENTS. Mr. and Mrs. J. Pickett of Bremerton, Washington and daughter Carroll Ann have moved to Talent. Mr. Pickett will be employed at the Talent Garage. WHEN
YOU TAKE YOUR CAR TO THE TALENT GARAGE
DON'T HAVE TO RUN A PICKET LINE.
Parents and friends are cordially
invited to attend Open House at the school today.
Have you a few earwigs in your home? Page 6, ads for: TALENT THRIFT MARKET WALT'S MALT SHOP Page 7, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET AND FOUNTAIN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VOLUME IX NO. [torn away] JUNE 13, 1947
MELVIN CHARLES
LOCKWOOD
Melvin, aged 10, died at the Ashland, Friday, June 6, and was buried in the Stearns Cemetery, Monday. Rev. Milo Ross officiated. Melvin was born in Medford, Jan. 1, 1937 and had just completed the Fourth Grade in the Wagner Creek School. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lockwood; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Lockwood, and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Sommer; his great-grandmother, Mrs. B. Lockwood, of Kansas, and several aunts and uncles. ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING The annual school meeting of S.D. #22 will be held at the school building on Monday, at 8 o'clock. All residents of the district who have lived in the district 30 days and who are 21 years old may vote. The object of the meeting will be to elect one director. The present chairman is Clarence Holdridge. His term will expire. HAD A PARTY. Barbara Burnett celebrated her 9th birthday on June 7 with a party. Her guests were Gary Coombes, Gordy Thoreson, Dale Walters, Jimmie McAbee, Lillian Sargent, Cory May Gleim and Dorene Burnett. IN COLLISION While traveling over the Tiller-Trail highway last Friday, the car which Mrs. Elsa Blackburn drove was struck by a logging truck. The Blackburn car was damaged considerably but Mrs. Blackburn succeeded in driving it home. CAR ACCIDENT Buster Keith, who was involved in a car accident Sunday, was treated at the Ashland Hospital for minor injuries. NEW OWNERS. The S and D Café and Texaco Station, located at the Talent junction, have been opened by Jess McCormack, who will operate the service station, and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Sproul, who will serve meals and lunches at the café. Both station and café will be open until 11 o'clock nightly (3 A.M. Saturday-Sunday). WHAT THEY ARE DOING Laurence and Peggy are home from Ariz. visiting Mother Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bell have returned from California, where they were visiting. Georgia Schnurr, Iona Edmondson and Clara Edmondson, of Butte Falls, were visiting friends and shopping Wednesday. They were trying to beat the B.F. high cost of living. Mr. and Mrs. A. Weisner, Master of the Talent Grange, attended the state Grange convention held at Bend. Pasty Kay White of Medford spent Friday as the guest of Gail Thoreson. The Talent Ex. Unit will have a picnic and installation at the home of Mrs. C. Waldon, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Bowers, of Calif. are visiting at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bouldin. The Talent Fire Department took the bus out and limbered it up Monday night. They made considerable noise with the siren, which seems to be functioning perfectly. It was raining. It reminded the editor of the B.F. curfew which toots every night at 9:30, reminding the kids to lie low till the marshal goes to bed. [sketch of prisoner with
ball and chain and sledge hammer]
LOCKER AND GROCERY We give S&H Green Stamps Saturday Sunday Specials BUDGET BARGAINS [sketch of man with cup over a fire] RANCHO SOUPS, ALL KINDS--2 CANS--15¢ Macaroni Dinner, Magic Chief--11¢ Rice Dinner, Magic Chef--20¢ Grape Fruit Juice--46 oz.--23¢ Chocolate Topping, Tip Top--10¢ Vegetable Juice--V8--14 oz. 16¢ Vegetable Juice--V8--30 oz.--34¢ COFFEE Hill's Bros--lb.--49¢ Chase and Sanborn--lb.--49¢ Milk, all brands, lge.--2 cans--25¢ Prune juice, Sun Sweet--47 oz.--50¢ Beans and bacon, Kingwood--1 lb. 5 oz.--20¢ Egg noodles and turkey, Rancher's Pride--32 oz.--52¢ Ice cream, all flavors, pint--20¢ Ice cream, all flavors, qt.--40¢ SOAP Duff's Chemical, 24 oz.--20¢ Vel, Dreft, Lux--33¢ Nubora, Lge.--80¢ Crystal White--2 for 23¢ Peet's Granulated, lge.--50¢ FINEST OF FRESH MEATS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PASTRY TALENT CAFÉ [sketch of man in suit] ON WEEK DAYS OUR POPULAR PLATE LUNCHES 60¢ SUNDAY DINNER--$1.00 Specialists in Lunches, Coffee HOME MADE PIES Soft Drinks Closed Wednesday TALENT METHODIST CHURCH Alice May Wooley, Pastor Sunday, June 15 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship--Theme: The Father that saved a Nation. 7:45 Evening Worship--Theme: A Church in which Christ found no fault. Wednesday, June 18 Prayer Meeting KING'S [CAFÉ] [corner torn off] Plate lunch 50¢ Dinners $1.50--Fried Chicken, T-Bone Steak BEVERAGE PACKED TO GO. Fountain Service Short Orders Cold Beverages MOBIL STATION F. W. Gilbreath Let us Flush Your Radiator the MOBIL Way [sketch of Mobil's Pegasus logo] Overheating, one of the most common sources of expensive repair bills, eliminated. A sweet, cool motor for summer driving. Apply for General Petroleum credit card. Tires & Repairs, Complete Lube, Battery Charging Where to go? How to get there? ASK THE ANSWER MAN IF YOU ARE NOT
V.F.W. DANCE,
SATURDAY NIGHT, CITY HALLReceiving your News Flash please let us know. A card to Box 146 will receive attention. TO EXTEND SERVICE Income from Want Ads is used to extend our delivery service and add to our equipment GRANGE TO HOLD SOCIAL MEETING. Thursday, June 19 Talent Grange will hold one of its jolly social evenings to which everybody is invited. Features of the evening will be a program staged by the Bellview Grange; a pie auction to which the girls are urged to contribute pies and swains are impressed to attend ready to buy and eat said pies. It is hinted that there may be a dance (the committee is not sure but they hope). Admission will be free and all are invited. POSTMISTRESS ON VACATION Parthena Terrill, our postmistress, is taking a well-earned vacation in Portland. Alice Burnett is substituting during her absence. FATHER'S
DAY GIFTS--VARIETY SHOP
Quality Feeds are the cheapest to feed-- If it's quality you want it's PURINA you want. We carry Purina chows in stock; also Mt. Shasta feeds. Make this your stopping place when you come over Perhaps we can help you with your feeding problems. ***Dog Chows*** Kibbled Chow--5 lb.--60¢ Purina Chow--5 lb.--75¢ ***Roof Coating*** Battleship Asbestos--Gal.--$1.50 (In 5-10-20-30 Gal. Lots) TALENT FEED STORE [top corner torn away] [illegible] GARAGE [illegible] Proprietor We are equipped To install radios--weld fenders--repair gas gauges--service windshield wipers--repair meters To repair starters and generators, transmissions, carburetors. To install kingpins and bushings, mechanical and hydraulic brakes TO COMPLETELY REBUILD ENGINES ENGINE OVERHAUL Install perfect circle rings Install pins Tighten rods and main bearings Grind valves Replace gaskets $10 per cylinder--Except Ford V8 MY PRICES ARE RIGHT MY WORK IS HONEST Delivery and pickup 50 mi. if on own pr. CHEVRON STATION Coldwell and Twedell Proprietors Tires, batteries, accessories-- Prompt, complete service for your car Full line Chevron products Lubrication, tire repairing, battery charging. Plugs cleaned, adjusted, replaced Third Scenic View available S&H Green Stamps with gas and oil Your Dividend MEET THE GANG! HAVE JOAN MAKE A HOT FUDGE SUNDAE Covered with Chopped Nuts--20¢ Special: One box of Fleer's Double Gum, Saturday Afternoon!!!! WALT'S MALT SHOP
Watch for News Flashes, Friday of each
week. News of
the community, offerings of our advertising merchants. Ideas, and a lot
of things the editor can't classify.
We went to an auction last Sunday and bought some towels and a blanket with a hole in it. Auctions are a lot of fun! Refreshments were advertised, but we didn't see any. Somebody else claimed the blanket. Knowing about the hole we let them have it. It set us back 35¢. It was so cheap we didn't argue. HORNED TOADS
Our reporter received by mail, Tuesday, from New Mexico, a box of horned toads. The animals are supposed to constitute a complete horn toad family, mama, papa, Jimmie and Susie. They eat earwigs and bugs. WANT ADS. WOULD LIKE: To care for children at any time. Age 13. EDNA PETERS Rt. 2 Box 321 Old Pacific Highway FOR SALE: Girl's bicycle, excellent condition, new balloon tires. Bargain. WAYNE COWDREY Front St. Talent FOR SALE: Radio. Console cabinet, 11 tubes. Western Royal, like new. Must be seen to be appreciated. Price $65. LOCKER AND GROCERY FOR SALE: QUAKER OIL HEATER. Good condition. Price $25, LOCKER AND GROCERY FOR SALE: Small modern house, New addition, insured title. Nice lot. Furnished. $1400. Unfurnished, $1200. O.L. CARVER FOR SALE: TRAILER HOUSE. LaBrice. See this. Priced to sell $850. WANT ADS: Inserted in this space. Several hundred people (local) will read. 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy Box 146, Talent DANCE WITH V.F.W., CITY HALL, SAT. NITE. BARNEY'S ORCHESTRA. LUNCH HE CAUGHT THEM. Ernie Allen, of the Ideal Market, fished at Diamond Lake Tuesday. He reports a good catch in spite of a snow storm. Page 6,
ads for:
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VOLUME IX NO. 21 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1947 45 BEGINNERS
[sketch
of owl on a limb]According to information received from Superintendent Roy Parr forty-five beginners reported on the opening day of school, Sept. 2. It is estimated that this number will be increased to fifty or more. The problem of handling so many beginners in one room with one teacher is receiving the earnest consideration of the board and the superintendent. It is pointed out that first year pupils must have far more individual attention than more advanced students. DEATH OF DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Culver received word, this week of the death of their daughter, Mrs. Harold Pickens, at Satanta, Kansas. Owing to Mr. Culver's health they were unable to attend the funeral. Mrs. Pickens leaves her husband and two small sons. TEDDY WELBURN TO HOSPITAL Teddy Welburn entered the Shrine Hospital in Portland on August 29 where he will undergo treatment. It is expected that he will remain there for several weeks. KING'S DAUGHTERS HIKE The King's Daughters of the Methodist Church recently went on a long hike. The girls elected the following officers: Pres., Barbara Brannon; V. Pres., Earlene Lewis; Sec., Fern Davis; Treas., Glenda Brannon; Missionary Chairman, Thelma Sitts; Social Chairman, Joyce Chapman; General Assistant, Gayle Thoreson. VALLEY VIEW TEAM WINS Rufus Cate, county 4-H Club leader, has received word that the Valley View sheep judging team consisting of Clyde Williams, Allene Owens and Bob Lytle won first place in the sheep judging contest at the Oregon state fair. The team scored 1830 points, possible 2,400. HERE AND THERE Ernest White of Talent Locker spent Labor Day at Eureka and Crescent City. He spent his time viewing the fishing from the air. The V.F.W. will meet at the city hall Thursday night. Miss Bergloit Amundsen and nephew Otto were the guests of Mrs. Landis of Medford, on a trip to Crater Lake Friday. Miss Amundsen will leave for Norway on September 10. Mrs. F. C. Roy is visiting relatives in Eugene. Mr. and Mrs. John Childers and son Billie are taking their vacation at Crescent City. They will return with the Johnson family. Charlie Estes, of Crescent City, is visiting with Roy and Kate Estes. May Hamilton, who has been at Bellingham, Wash. for the past month, returned home last week. Her son Earl returned with her for a few days visit with valley relatives. Etta Smith left for an extended visit at Grand Junction, Colo. Her sister, Agnes Kirkpatrick, who has been visiting here, left with her. Lucille Young has gone on a vacation trip to N.Y. City. Before returning she will visit friends and relatives in Kansas. Floyd Young is visiting relatives in Long Island, Kansas. While he is gone Junior is in charge of the orchard. Mr. and Mrs. K. V. Thoreson and family spent the holiday in Eugene. BARBER SHOP OPENS A much-needed addition to the Talent business establishments is the new barber shop which has been opened by Lester Davis. The shop is located just south of the Ideal Market. It is modern and well equipped to take care of the needs of the community. TALENT LOCKER & GROCERY S&H Green Stamps PAY CASH BUY FOR LESS Sat. Sun. Coffee--Hill's Brothers--41¢ Mixed Vegs.--Gebs 20 oz.--Make your own soup--17¢ TAKE THESE ITEMS HOME FREE Sanox Soap Powder 3 lb. Package Rich Creamy Suds That Last With $5 ORDER We include a package with each $5.00 order you buy CORN FLAKES Albers Buy Two We Give You One For the Finest Breakfast BUBBLE GUM CAUTION: DON'T CHEW THIS IN SCHOOL! Bubble Gum Free with each 25¢ Purchase School Supplies! PRUNE JUICE Sun Sweet--47 oz.--49¢ Reg. 54¢ VINEGAR--Gal. 43¢ (bring jug) RANCHO SOUP--all brands--can 10¢ CHICKEN RAVIOLA--Riviera--16 oz.--14¢--Reg. 17¢ DEVILED MEAT--4 cans--28¢ EGG NOODLES AND TURKEY--Ranchers--2 lb. 2 oz.--49¢ Reg. 55¢ CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS--25¢ ICE CREAM--Pint--20¢ Quart--35¢ SWEET POTATOES, WHOLE GOLDEN YAMS, PELLACO BRAND 1 LB/ 12 OZ.--30¢ Extra fine, try these, reg. 35¢ SCHOOL SUPPLIES LOCKERS AVAILABLE! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VOL IX NO. 34 DECEMBER 19, 1947 METHODISTS TO GIVE
PROGRAM
[sketch of
3 bells
ringing]Preceding and during the Xmas week the following program will be followed: Sunday School, 9:45. Christmas program by Primary Department, directed by Mrs. Floyd Quinn at 10 o'clock. Morning Worship service. Special Xmas service and baptism of babies at 11 o'clock. At 7:30 P.M. program presented by Juniors and Intermediates. Prayer meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23 instead of Wednesday. Beginners Bible Club meets Monday but other Bible Clubs will not be held during Christmas week. SCHOOLS AND EXERCISES Dec. 23, 8 P.M. School Gym ORCHESTRA Christmas Spirit March, Herfwath Little Wonder Novelette, Chenette A VISIT FROM SANTA Christmas Fantasy, Bergh PAGEANT Scene I Shepherds on the hills near Bethlehem. Scene II Girls of Bethlehem at the well. Scene III Manger scene with Mary, Joseph, Wise Men, Shepherds and Children PROGRAM UNDER DIRECTION OF GRADE SCHOOL TEACHERS. SCHOOL XMAS VACATION December 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 January 1, 2, 3, 4 HOTCHKISS BROTHERS RETURN. Walter and Bud Hotchkiss have returned from Texas where they were during the last illness and death of their brother William. TALENT CAGERS AT TOP Talent made it 3 straight by defeating Prospect, Tuesday night. The score was Talent 52 Prospect 33. Talent had previously defeated Gold Hill and Butte Falls. NEW CITIZEN Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, Sunday, Dec. 14, a son. Ashland Community Hospital. WEDDINGS Mrs. Grace Blevins of Ashland became the bride of Mr. William Gleim at the home of Mr. Gleim's daughter, Louise, on Dec. 13. Rev. Downing of Ashland performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Gleim will make their home on Granite St., in Ashland. Miss Louise Brenum, of Burbank, Calif., and Wendell Tabor were married at Grants Pass on Dec. 11. Mr. Tabor is the nephew of Mr. W. Roberts. The young couple will make their home at the Culver Apartments in Talent. ATTEND PHOENIX MEETING A number of Talent citizens and school officials attended a meeting of Phoenix residents on Wednesday evening. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the school housing conditions which prevail in both districts. Reports show that both schools are overcrowded. This is particularly true of the high schools, for which additional room is imperative. In the near future a survey of conditions will be made by a qualified inspector, after which a public meeting will be held in Talent to discuss ways and means. TEACHER PARTY The teachers of the Talent schools held their annual Xmas party at the Talent Café, Monday evening. There was an exchange of gifts and Mrs. Parker served the group with her famous pie and coffee. ABOUT XMAS The Camp Fire Girls are going to sing Christmas carols, Monday night. Many citizens are displaying attractive trees and decorations, either in their windows or in the yards. The merchants of Talent have attractive displays in their windows and stores. There is plenty of candy again and we hope that all the folks will get some. This copy of News Flashes is very much condensed and several items of importance were omitted, of necessity. Another issue will be delivered Tuesday. TALENT LOCKER GROCERY S and H Green Stamps Prices for Saturday and Sunday PAY CASH BUY FOR LESS [sketch of home surrounded by trees] Coffee--Chase & Sanborn--47¢ Walnuts--lb.--20¢ Apples--delicious--lb.--8¢ Peas, Mission Sugar--15¢ Soup, Rancho--10¢ Corn, Tendersweet--16¢ Hominy, Monarch--13¢ Dreft, Vel, Lux--33¢ Carrots, Del Monte--13¢ Cranberry Sauce, Wellman--can--22¢ Tomato Juice Del Rogue--12¢ Grapefruit Juice--Rico--15¢ Mince Meat Brandy Wine--43¢ Cabbage--lb.--4¢ Lemons--doz.--23¢ Lettuce--2 hd--15¢ P-nut butter--37¢ Soda crax, Hit's lb.--10¢ Py-Mak, Pie Filler--2--15¢ Thrifty Mix Prepared Flour--2--15¢ Egg Noodles & Turkey Rancher Pride--25¢ A FEW LOCKERS AVAILABLE NOW KING'S CAFÉ On Highway 99 at Talent [sketch of holly] A GOOD PLACE TO MEET YOUR FRIENDS OR ENTERTAIN YOUR GUESTS. ICE COLD BEVERAGES SERVED OR PACKAGED TO GO. Plate Lunches--50¢ T-Bone Steaks or Chicken Dinners--$1.75 We feature Dorothy's Home Made Cake Short Orders, Lunches, Cold Drinks. LET ME TUNE AND ADJUST YOUR RADIO BEFORE CHRISTMAS LEN SPARKS, TECHNICIAN On Highway 99 next to Talent Barber shop [sketch of Santa playing cello] WANT ADS
TURKEY
Home grown turkeys--top quality--for your Xmas dinner. Pick yours out--order now. McCONNELL'S Located on hill end of Rapp Lane FOR SALE Play pen, like new. 42 inches square. Floor board raised 6 inches from floor. VIRGINIA HOSICK, GIBSON ST. Phone 4749, Box 56 FOR SALE Oil heater, Super Flame, large, excellent condition. OTTO KING, KING'S CAFÉ FOR SALE Does your car start on these cold mornings? If not, get a new Delco battery and get a $3.00 credit on your old one. BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE TALENT, OREGON YOUR AD Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to News Flashes, Box 146, TALENT, OREG. FOR SALE There are still plenty of last minute gifts to be had here. The Variety Shop wishes you "A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year." VARIETY SHOP, NEXT DOOR TO TALENT FIRE HALL BRAKES If your brakes fail in this wet weather driving stop in at Bouldin Motor Service for a precision brake repair with American Brake Block lining. BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE HOLIDAY SAVINGS Prices Effective Saturday and Sunday [sketch of lit candle surrounded by holly] Cranberry Sauce--Can--23¢ Pumpkin--Libby--2 cans--29¢ Fruit Cake Mix--47¢ Oyster--Can--38¢ Catsup--Heinz--25¢ Sw. Pickles--Libby--21¢ XMAS CANDY & NUTS Krusteaz--for pies--31¢ Lumberjack Syrup--5 lb. pail--83¢ Prince Albert--lb.--83¢ Half & Half--lb.--83¢ Chip Beef--pkg.--35¢ Peanuts--Fresh Roasted--lb.--35¢ Pigs Feet--Pickled--Jar--43¢ Lettuce--small solid--3 hds--43¢ Squash, Italian--lb.--15¢ Avocados--2--35¢ ORDER YOUR TURKEY, HAM OR ROAST EARLY! AGEN FROZEN FOOD Agen's Quick Frozen Peas--28¢ Agen's Quick Frozen Limas--39¢ Agen's Frozen Strawberries--52¢ XMAS NEEDS Ribbon Wrapping Paper Icicles Cards Family Cards Seals Tags Tinsel LITHIA PRODUCTS SHOPPING SNACK Wrapped Sandwich--10¢ Cup Coffee--5¢ REFILLS FREE Fresh Celery Cranberries Squash LET US GRIND YOUR XMAS COFFEE TO ORDER TALENT MARKET HAVE YOUR
RADIATOR TESTED FOR ANTI-FREEZE
We are
equipped to check the
anti-freeze accurately and to fill to the required strength. We are now
prepared to charge batteries. If you keep your battery fully charged it
will last longer.[sketch of wind blowing] We still have some off-size 17" and 19" tires in addition to regular sizes. TALENT MOBIL STATION
F. W. Gilbreath, Proprietor POP'S TRADING POST [sketch of man behind Christmas
tree]
2 Oil Heaters2 Washing Machines--Excellent Nice selection ranges and cook stoves 1 nice steamer trunk, divan and chair Dinette set, like new Bedroom set. Doll cradles, Rag Dolls, Radios Rag Dolls. (Beauties)--crocheted pillow slips, hobby horses. Dishes, rugs, vanities, Oliver typewriter. Above are a few of our hundreds of useful household articles. Come in. Highway 99 2 mi. south of Talent GIVE A LAMP Modernistic lamps, made to your order. Ribble glass base, polished natural wood stands, or enamel finish. These will add charm to any room in the house. Many other lovely gifts made in our shop. Come out and let us show you what we have. Gifts that are different just for you. 2 mi. south of Talent. Highway 99. WOODCRAFT PRODUCT CO. WANT ADS.
Ads inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to Box 146, Talent. FOR SALE Ingraham Pocket Watches. Waterbury 40 hr. alarm clocks. Watch straps. Also violin and guitar strings. Wesley Boyer, Gibson Ave. FOR SALE 1 cabin 8x22, to be moved, 200. Small electric heater, $8.00. Small radio, $18. SOUTH
1ST ST., TALENT
Ask for Mrs. Noble. Call 21260 MORE EGGS Want more eggs? Worm your chickens now with PURINA CHEK-R-TON. TALENT
FEED STORE.
FOR SALE About 75 young chickens. Six months old and younger. Fed on Monty's best feed. INQUIRE TALENT FEED STORE C.
H. BARBER
FOR SALE Small kitchen range, 4 holes, enamel. Water coils. Good condition. WOODS, Old Pacific Highway, next to McCurtains' garage. FOR SALE Baby's kimonos .98 Baby's bath robes--$1.98 Baby's dresses--$1.25 Baby's soakers, jackets, etc. Xmas sale of aprons, pillow tops, stuffed animals, etc. Must be seen to be appreciated. VARIETY
SHOP, NEXT DOOR TO FIRE HALL, TALENT.
WANTED Paper hanging, interior decorating. Brush or spray painting. No job too large or small. ROY
OLIVER, 150 FRONT ST., TALENT.
TALENT CLUB A PLACE OF GOOD CHEER [sketch of pine cones] A Friendly Welcome for You Beverages on Tap, Bottled, or Packed to Go. SOFT DRINKS TOBACCOS CANDIES TALENT CAFÉ Home Cooked Food [sketch of two candles] Everyday Plate Lunch--60¢ Sunday Chicken Dinner--$1.00 Short Orders, Lunches COFFEE HOME MADE PIES Closed Wednesdays RICHMOND TIRE For Christmas? You can bet Dad will like that! Or a new battery? Or a motor tune-up? Did you know that we repair generators and starters? That we clean and replace ignition points? [sketch of a Christmas tree] TALENT GARAGE Redmon and Son, Owners JUNCTION POINT SHELL [sketch of a shell] Batteries India Tires Guaranteed Lubrication Good line of new tires and tubes. Rain Master Windshield Wipers and Parts. Let us lubricate your car before the holidays. Dale Momany, Proprietor TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Erwin P. Alger, Pastor Friday, Dec. 19 6:30 P.M. Monthly business meeting and dinner at Agnes Hackler's. Sat., Dec. 20 Afternoon Basket ball practice games at Ashland Armory Sun., Dec. 21 Sunday School--10 a.m. Christmas Worship--11 a.m. Christian Endeavor--6:30 p.m. Christmas Program--7:30 p.m. Page 7,
ads for:
COLDWELL & SON BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE TALENT BARBER SHOP FOR SALE Children's shoes, sizes 4-8 @ 25¢ to $1.00. Boy's navy coat and cap, size 4 @ $2.00. Men's navy blue suit, 2 pr. trousers, size 44 @ $25. Westinghouse electric iron 4 lb., almost new @ $6.50. W. D. SOMMER, WALDEN
LANE W. of School
1st house on left. WORK WANTED Handyman will do landscaping, shrubbery trimming or odd jobs, any kind. I. J. SULLIVAN, OLD
PACIFIC HIGHWAY
(Woll's Place) WANTED: SAWS TO
FILE. JOE DENNIS
FOR SALE: WEANER PIGS. W. D. SOMMER Page 8, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET AND FOUNTAIN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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TALENT, OREGON VOL. X NO. 1 FRIDAY, JAN. 2, 1948 SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION MONDAY The school board of Talent, Dist. 22, has called a special election of the legal voters to be held at the Talent school building, Monday, Jan. 5, 1948. The polls will be open from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. Two measures will be presented: 1. To consolidate Anderson Creek dist. with Talent dist. 2. To authorize the school board to provide transportation as needed in the district. Both measures are submitted by petition of voters. Elsewhere in this issue Chairman Holdridge, of the local school board, explains the measures in detail and also the qualification of voters. DEATHS We regret to record the death of Supt. Roy Parr's mother, who died in Ashland Dec. 24. Also the death of Ray Redmon's father on Dec. 21, at Los Angeles. TO PLAY J'VILLE The undefeated Talent Bull Dogs will meet J'ville on the local floor on Tuesday, Jan. 6. COMES HOME Lillie Burnette, who has been visiting relatives in Los Angeles and Salem, has returned to Talent. We all hope she had a good time. GREETINGS WE WISH TO THANK THE PEOPLE OF TALENT TRADE AREA FOR THEIR PATRONAGE OF LOCAL BUSINESS FIRMS DURING THE YEAR OF 1947. ALSO FOR THE KINDLY ATTITUDE OF NEIGHBORLY INTEREST DURING THE SAME PERIOD. WE PLEDGE OURSELVES DURING 1948 TO CONTINUE OUR POLICY OF RENDERING SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC. SERVICE PLANNED AND INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR TRADE AND CONFIDENCE. WE WISH YOU ALL HEALTH, HAPPINESS, PROSPERITY, AND SPIRIT BRAVE TO MEET THE PROBLEMS OF OUR TOWN AND NATION. TALENT LOCKER
&
GROCERY
TALENT THRIFT MARKET
IDEAL MARKET
BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE COLDWELL AND SON KING'S CAFÉ TALENT CLUB TALENT MOBIL STATION TALENT CAFÉ JUNCTION POINT STATION POP'S TRADING POST [sketch of 1948 child looking at Home Store January calendar] WOODCRAFT PRODUCTS CO. NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY BOYER GREENHOUSE TALENT FEED STORE TALENT BARBER SHOP LEN SPARKS WESLEY BOYER O.K. CAFÉ VARIETY STORE TALENT GARAGE TALENT BARBER SHOP O. K. McCURTAIN SANFORD AND JONES, MOBIL MRS. MORRIS TO DANCE The local Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a dance Saturday, Jan. 3. Good music will be provided. CITY HALL TALENT SCHOOL ELECTION, MONDAY
JAN. 5, 1948 '48 LOCKER GROCERY We greet you with many values Graham Crackers Sunshine--Lb. box--25¢ Coffee, Chase Sanborn, Hill--Lb. jar--jar--47¢ Grapefruit, Texas pink--4 for 29¢ Soap, Vel, Oxydol--Box--33¢ Grapefruit Juice, Texsun--46 oz.--19¢ Pork & Beans, Dennison #1--3 cans--25¢ Blended Juice Stanby--46 oz.--27¢ Tangerine Juice, Old South No. 2--2 cans--23¢ Cider, Hood River--1 Gal.--75¢ Orange Juice, Standby--46 oz.--27¢ Pancake Syrup, Colonial--Pt.--19¢ Campbells Tomato Soup--3 cans--29¢ GOLD MEDAL FLOUR--25 Lb. $2.45 50 Lb. $4.65 Bacon, sliced--89¢ Celery--lb.--12¢ Bacon, slab--84¢ Tuna, Sextant--can--33¢ Pink Salmon--Tall--51¢ Crackers--lb.--15¢ Apricots--No. 2½--20¢ Oysters--can--32¢ Lard, Pure--3 lb.--$1.00 Sal Hepatica--29¢ 75¢ Ben Gay--69¢ Canvas Gloves--32¢ EGGS MED 72¢ LGE 75¢ A few lockers available We give S&H green stamps HAPPY NEW YEAR SPECIALS 1948 Special Prices Effective Saturday, Sunday CAMPBELL TOMATO SOUP--9¢ SALAD BOWL MIX--18¢ BEEF GRAVY--Franco American--13¢ ROYAL PUDDINGS--2 PKG.--15¢ IVORY BAR SOAP--9¢ CHETS TURKEY TAMALE--Two Lb.--45¢ POPH-ITTS--Wheat Breakfast Cereal--3 lge. cello bags--27¢ WE HAVE A NICE ASSORTMENT OF FROZEN FOODS Steak, chuck--lb. 55¢ Luncheon napkins--16¢ Wieners--lb.--38¢ Boneless stew, tender, cubed--lb.--55¢ Lemons for your cold--doz.--25¢ Onions, Day--lb.--9¢ Apples, choice eating cooking--4 lb.--27¢ Squash, ready to bake--lb.--5¢ LITHIA OVEN FRESH Square potato bread Lithia rye bread Boston cream pies Maple bars [sketch of woman with umbrella in
the rain]
"Let it rain; let it rain; let it rain Lithia oven fresh products for me!" THIS STORE OPEN SUNDAYS. PLENTY OF SAFE, EASY PARKING PUBLIC TELEPHONE SERVICE Try our snack bar wrapped sandwich--10¢ Coffee--5¢ Fountain TALENT MARKET COLDWELL & SON Complete line batteries, tires, Chevron Accessories. Before buying electrical and household appliances see us and save! CHEVRON STATION Ask for your standard credit card. S AND H GREEN STAMPS WITH TIRES AND BATTERIES Battery and tire repairing Complete grease jobs. WHEN THINGS GO WRONG with your radio, electric motor, vacuum cleaner, car ignition Or any electrical appliance CALL LEN SPARKS TECHNICIAN #99 next to Talent Barber [sketch of radio tower] TALENT SCHOOL ELECTION A double election has been called by the local school board for Monday, Jan 5th, at the Talent school building. The polls will be open from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. The first proposition to be put to the voters is the CONSOLIDATION OF DIST. NO. 72 (Anderson Creek) AND DIST. NO. 22 (Talent). Anderson Creek is now transporting its pupils to the Talent school and paying tuition. By consolidating, the Anderson Creek district will become a part of the Talent district. Beginning the tax year of 1948 all districts of the county will have the same tax levy. (Unless they have voted bond issues. Such bond issues must be carried by the districts making the same). Therefore the proposed consolidation will not make much change except to increase the valuation of Talent dist. The second proposition is to grant the school board authority to provide transportation for pupils from the more remote sections of the district. The legal voters of the district must approve transportation before the school board can provide it. A petition signed by the required number of voters has been presented to the board and the board now presents the question to the voters. If this proposition is approved it will still be uncertain just when transportation can start, but will be as soon as practical and possible. TALENT IS NOW THE ONLY TOWN SCHOOL THAT DOES NOT HAVE TRANSPORTATION. The school board will have to work out several problems involved in transportation. We are quite confident that all those problems can be solved. This election requires legal voters. LEGAL VOTERS ARE TAXPAYERS RESIDING IN THE DISTRICT. The list will be in the hands of the judge of election and the school board. Any person whose name appears on this list may vote. Also any person (resident) may present to the judge of election a tax receipt covering either personal or real property, said receipt bearing his name. Ownership of stock in a taxpaying corporation or company of the district may vote but he must present proof of such ownership. Property listed under the husband's name does not entitle his wife to vote. Husband and wife owning property in common, or jointly, may both vote. If you wish to vote in this election please make sure of your voting status before the election, as we do not want to turn anyone away. All voters are urged to come out and vote. (SIGNED)
CLARENCE HOLDRIDGE
Chairman of School Board [sketch of man in chair reading newspaper and a balloon saying "Next!"] SERVICE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY HOURS Week days 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. Saturday 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Closed Sunday, Monday Located on the highway just south of the Ideal Market TALENT BARBER BATTERIES INDIA TIRES JUNCTION POINT SHELL STATION Guaranteed Lubrication I take this occasion to thank the people of Talent for their patronage and to wish one and all happiness, health and prosperity in 1948. DALE MOMANY To You GREETINGS From Us We extend the season's greetings to our Talent friends and neighbors. May 1948 be filled with joy and prosperity BOYER GREENHOUSE Mrs. Boyer, Archie Boyer MORE NEWS TO BE PROVIDED. With our next issue additional space for local news will be provided. We now have arranged for a full supply of paper, the factor that has handicapped us heretofore. We will appreciate any items our readers send us. TALENT METHODIST CHURCH
KLEVEN EVANGELISTIC PARTY At the Talent Methodist Church, Jan. 4 through the 18. Every evening except Saturday, at 7:30. Enthusiastic singing, Gospel Messages, Felt-O-Grams, Vocal Duets, Vibraharp, Guitar, Piano. Special Music every evening. Everyone welcome. REGULAR SERVICES: 9:45 A.M. Sunday School; 11 A.M. Morning Worship; 7:30 P.M. Evening Service. Rev. Orville Kleven will speak at both services. Special meetings every evening except Sat. at 7:30. Bible Clubs as usual. Alice May Woolley, Pastor TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Irwin P. Alger, Pastor Sunday, Jan. 4, 1948. 10 A.M.Sunday School; 11:00, Worship Service; 6:45 P.M. Christian Endeavor. If you are not attending elsewhere, come and find a welcome with us. WE FAVOR BOTH. We have been asked to state our opinion of the two measures to be voted upon at the special school meeting, Monday night. If the people of the Anderson Creek District wish to become a part of the Talent District we favor the admission. Our valuation will be increased and under the new law effective this year the tax levy of the districts will not be materially affected. The local school board should be given authority to provide transportation where needed. According to Chairman Holdridge Talent is the only town district in the county which has not voted such authority. Under the new blanket levy Talent will help provide transportation in other districts whether we provide transportation here or not. IN OUR OPINIONS BOTH MEASURES SHOULD RECEIVE A STRONG "YES" VOTE. WELCOME You will find a friendly welcome waiting you here. Beverages served and packaged to go. Any time is a good time to bring your friends. TALENT CLUB [sketch of a windmill] [sketch of a sliced roast] The place of home cooked meals and home made pies. Chicken dinners on Sunday--$1.00 Weekday Plate Lunches--60¢ Lunches, Short Orders, Soft Drinks Jumbo Milk Shakes Closed on Wednesdays TALENT CAFÉ POP'S TRADING POST Whether it's furniture you need, a stove, household appliances, a radio, floor covering Hurry in to Pop's! We can sell you good used items at a fraction of new prices! Our latch string is out. Come in and see what we have. Highway 99 2 mi. south of Talent. [sketch of a man with his arms outstretched] THE SOLUTION The other day the city marshal resurrected a city ordinance which was enacted ages ago! The bell on the city hall was tolled, tapped, or just plain rung. A few minutes later the operation was repeated. In case you don't know it, this is the official signal that the city water is about to be shut off. STATIONERY, ETC. LISTEN, LADIES: Is your stationery supply low? Do you feel embarrassed when you write your friends on stationery that does not display your name and address at the top? You do? Well, tell Mr. Fixit of the LINDSTROM ADVERTISING AGENCY and he will have some lovely stationery printed for you within three (3) days. If you only want 10 or 10,000 it's O.K. as there's no order too small or too large. GREETINGS THE VARIETY SHOP wishes to thank you for your patronage during the past year and may your best wishes come true in 1948. "Thank You!" WESLEY BOYER wishes to extend the season's greetings to the people of Talent. Happiness and Prosperity to all of you. WESLEY BOYER, WATCH AND CLOCK
REPAIRS, GIBSON ST.
MUSIC INSTRUCTION Piano and accordion lessons. Interesting courses for children or adults. SPECIAL RATES for first eight lessons. Mrs.
Morris, 52 Gibson St., Talent
RADIO COURSE Complete new correspondence course in radio. This course cost $80. Priced for quick sale, only $30. C.
W. Bentley, Lot 5, Stebbler St., Talent.
WHY NOT START THE YEAR RIGHT: Collect all your dull saws--let JOE DENNIS work on them. There is pleasure in using a saw that cuts! JOE DENNIS, THE SAW MAN, TALENT
IDEAL MARKET FOUNTAIN Greetings 1948 Located on Highway 99 south of Talent Junction OPEN SUNDAYS UNTIL 7:30 EASY PARKING PRICES EFFECTIVE Saturday Sunday FROZEN FOODS [sketch of Scotsman counting his change] "I HAVE COINS THAT JINGLE, JINGLE BECAUSE I SAVE AT THE IDEAL!" IDEAL VALUES FOR NEW YEAR Friendly Service Values that Save Coffee--S&W--lb.--47¢ Tomato Soup--Campbells--3 cans--28¢ No. 1 Spuds--25 lb.--$1.20 Candy--hard mixed--lb.--25¢ Cigarettes--choice--carton--$1.33 Nucoa--2 lb.--75¢ Syrup, Lumber Jack--5 lb. can--67¢ Coconut, Baker's--box--15¢ Chocolate, Baker's--½ lb. bar--27¢ Noodle & turkey--34 oz. can--43¢ Trend, rich sudsing--box--29¢ Ivory, Lge. bar--2 for 33¢ Eggs, Fresh ranch, lge.--doz.--75¢ Carrots--2 bun--25¢ Bacon, Slab--lb.--79¢ Squash, ban--lb. 44¢ Sausage--lb.--55¢ Gr. Onions--2 bun--15¢ Bacon square--lb.--55¢ Bologna--lb.--43¢ KING'S CAFÉ On Highway 99 at Talent CHEERIO [sketch of rooster crowing] A good place to meet your friends and entertain your guests. Complete dinners, T-bone steak or chicken Only $1.75. Our famous plate lunch, 50¢ We are also ready to serve short orders We feature Dorothy's home made cake. Beverages. A
GOOD TIME for a complete tune up of your motor IS NOW.
The cost is low; the results are satisfying. This cold weather makes starting slower. Adjusting of your ignition and valves will help overcome it. [sketch of a tire with "tires" printed on the inside] TALENT GARAGE REDMON AND SON WINTER IS HERE [sketch of Zephyrus blowing cold wind] Let us test the strength of your anti-freeze and bring it up to standard strength. If you haven't filled with anti-freeze, do it now. Our anti-freeze is safe to use in any car. Batteries installed or repaired…A complete line of tires…Accessories. MOBIL STATION F. W. GILBREATH, PROPRIETOR One of the BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE'S satisfied customers states: "It used to be, whenever I started out for a date, I was late. But now with my new DELCO BATTERY that's strong and burly, My car starts right off, And I get there EARLY! Do you step on the pedal and find to no avail that your brakes fail? AMERICAN BRAKE BLOCK LINING Will give you that determined Timing That you need. After such speed! Or If you don't stop now, in life You won't succeed! BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE LINDSTROM ADVERTISING SERVICE O.K., READER, STOP RIGHT HERE! Get the sensational news of a lifetime. Laughin' Louie is not trying to make a million but just trying to make a little extra to help meet expenses. To Laughin' Louie money is no object--friendship is the main factor. You don't believe this--all right, maybe this will convince you. From now until the 15 of January Laughin' Louie is putting himself out and giving every merchant the advantage of a 10 percent cut on all advertising material. Now do you believe it? Sure you do! SCHOOL ELECTION NEXT MONDAY EVENING. LOCAL SCHOOL BLDG. & P.M. TO 9 P.M. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VOL. X NO. 2
FRIDAY, JAN. 9, 1948
SCHOOL MEASURES CARRY By a vote of 37 for, 7 against, Talent voters approved the proposition of consolidating Talent Dist. 22 and Anderson Creek Dist. 70, Monday evening. The proposition to authorize the local school board to furnish transportation was also approved by a vote of 39 for, 5 against. At the same time Anderson Creek voters cast a unanimous ballot for consolidation. The school boards of the districts affected have already held a preliminary meeting to discuss the approved consolidation. As soon as the books of the districts are audited the consolidation will be officially announced. The merger will add approximately $70,000 to the assessed valuation of the Talent district and will double the area. The district will extend into the Little Applegate and Glade Creek country as far as the Brick Pile ranch. The Talent Board has already considered the matter of transportation, the second measure to be approved, and it is hoped that transportation can be established in the very near future. MAYOR RESIGNS At the regular meeting of the city council, held Monday night at the city hall, the mayor, Harry Naugle, submitted his resignation. Mr. Naugle has recently sold his property on Second Street and is reported to be planning to move to Medford. Mr. Harold Straus was elected by the council to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Naugle. The vacancy created on the council by Mr. Straus' election has not been filled. GAME POSTPONED The basket ball game which was to have been played by Talent Hi and J'Ville Hi Tuesday night was postponed to a later date in January due to the weather condition. The Talent Bull Dogs still retain a tied first place standing in the county league. Talent and Rogue River have no defeats thus far in the season. YOU CAN LEAVE IT Your contribution to the March of Dimes Fund can be left with the postmistress, Mrs. Terrill. CITY COUNCIL Members of the city council are: Chas.
Long, Sr.
C. E. Waldon C. J. McAbee F. W. Gilbreath Fred Van Dyke The mayor is Harold Straus Recorder Mrs. Nona McAbee SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Clarence
Holdridge, Chairman
Frank Duncan Ivan Olson Parthena Terrill, Clerk P.T.A. The executive board of the P.T.A. met at the school building Monday evening. Representatives of the county group met with the board. The next regular meeting of the P.T.A. will be held Monday evening, Jan. 12, at the school house. Tonight, Jan. 9, a card party sponsored by the P.T.A. will be held at the school. The public is invited. FOLKS Mrs. Alice Thoreson entertained friends and relatives at dinner, Sunday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Thoreson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Stevens, Mrs. Annabelle Stevens, Gayle and Jimmy Thoreson and Mr. Keith Thoreson. The occasion was in celebration of Keith's birthday. Mrs. Margaret Mathis entertained a number of friends with a pinochle party Thursday afternoon. Three tables were in play. Mrs. Norma White is back at the store after a week's vacation. Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hausker of San Francisco and formerly of Corpus Christi, Texas, spent the holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Marshall, near Talent. Mrs. Hausker is Mrs. Marshall's niece. Miss Shirley Yarnell and Jesse Brown were married in Medford, Dec. 22. They will live in Talent. '48 LOCKER GROCERY We greet you with many values Graham Crackers Sunshine--Lb. box--25¢ Coffee, Chase Sanborn, Hill--Lb. jar--jar--47¢ Grapefruit, Texas pink--4 for 29¢ Soap, Vel, Oxydol--Box--33¢ Grapefruit Juice, Texsun--46 oz.--19¢ Pork & Beans, Dennison #1--3 cans--25¢ Blended Juice Stanby--46 oz.--27¢ Tangerine Juice, Old South No. 2--2 cans--23¢ Cider, Hood River--1 Gal.--75¢ Orange Juice, Standby--46 oz.--27¢ Pancake Syrup, Colonial--Pt.--19¢ Campbells Tomato Soup--3 cans--29¢ GOLD MEDAL FLOUR--25 Lb. $2.45 50 Lb. $4.65 Bacon, sliced--89¢ Celery--lb.--12¢ Bacon, slab--84¢ Tuna, Sextant--can--33¢ Pink Salmon--Tall--51¢ Crackers--lb.--15¢ Apricots--No. 2½--20¢ Oysters--can--32¢ Lard, Pure--3 lb.--$1.00 Sal Hepatica--29¢ 75¢ Ben Gay--69¢ Canvas Gloves--32¢ EGGS MED. 72¢ LGE. 75¢ A few lockers available We give S&H green stamps Page 3, ads for: TALENT CLUB TALENT CAFÉ MUSIC INSTRUCTION
PIANO AND ACCORDION LESSONS. INTERESTING COURSES FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS. SPECIAL RATES FOR FIRST EIGHT LESSONS. MRS. MORRIS, 52 GIBSON ST., TALENT TALENT METHODIST CHURCH Alice May Woolley, Pastor 9:45--Sunday School 11:00--Morning worship 7:30--Evening Service Both messages by Rev. Orville Kleven SPECIAL MEETINGS EVERY NIGHT NEXT WEEK, EXCEPT SAT. with special music, felt-o-grams pictures and message by Rev. Kleven at 7:30. Bible clubs meet in the new parsonage on their regular days. YOUR CONTRIBUTION FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES IS NEEDED. LEAVE DONATIONS AT THE POST OFFICE OR STORE. LOCAL HAPPENINGS Aunt Mary Higgins, who has been visiting her daughter Elizabeth, in Portland, has returned home. Alice Thoreson while strolling down the sidewalk on 2nd St. the other night fell in an open hole and was considerably shaken up and bruised. The hole had apparently been made for the purpose of repairing the sidewalk after the rain. No warning signal had been placed. Mrs. Mary Furrer and daughter, Marie, and Mrs. Furrer's brother, Dick Kregar, returned from Abilene, Kansas, where they have been visiting for the past three months. Alice Burnette has a right to change her mind, according to our reporter. A merchant circulating a petition asking the city council to catch the surplus water during the recent storm and store it for next summer. The fire department has offered to loan Ashland our city fire buggy in case of emergency--provided we can get the stubborn thing started. Dorothy Meadows is seriously considering a new profession. During the recent rain Ray Garland was tearing around trying to pump the water from under his house. The trouble--it ran right back! CONTRIBUTE
TO THE MARCH OF DIMES
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IDEAL MARKET FOUNTAIN Page 6, ads for: KING'S CAFÉ TALENT GARAGE GILBREATH'S MOBIL STATION BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE THE PRICE According to a report from Washington it is now costing the American people more per year to run the federal government than they spend for food. $1885 for a family of five. Divide $40 Billion by 140 Million, multiply the quotient by 5. A NEW LIST Judge John S. Cowdill of the San Mateo juvenile court lists the following as leading causes for juvenile delinquency: 1. Religious illiteracy. (No religious training) 2. Alarming increase in divorce rate 3. The fashions in morals that are being set in Hollywood. 4. The increase in the number of pornographic (morbid sex) magazines. 5. The fact that fathers spend too little time with their children. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VOL. X NO. 3 TALENT JAN. 16, 1948 IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING
On Monday evening, January 19, Dr. Huffacker of the University of Oregon will be the speaker at a public meeting to be held at the Talent school house at 8:00 o'clock. Dr. Huffacker will speak on the phases and problems involved in the formation of a consolidated or union high school district in this area. It is understood that the Phoenix school board and a number of the patrons of the Phoenix district will attend the meeting. Dr. Huffacker is an authority on school organization and is here at the invitation of the Talent board. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance of local citizens. The general public is invited to attend. YOUNG COUPLE WED La Verne Yocum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Yocum of Medford, and Davis Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Young of Talent, were married at the Chapel of Rocks and Roses, Sunday, Jan. 11. Dr. D. E. Millard performed the double ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. James Pixler attended the couple. After the ceremony a reception was held at which Mrs. Rob't. Yocum and Miss Lucille Young presided. After a honeymoon in Los Angeles the young couple will be at home at 526 W. 10th St., Medford. Mr. Young is employed at the Medford Contractor Co., and Mrs. Young is in the Medford Water Department. GUS R. BECK Funeral services for Gus R. Beck, who died Thursday, were conducted at the Perl Funeral Home on Saturday of last week. Rev. E. J. Clark, of Phoenix, officiated. Interment was in Siskiyou Memorial Park. Mr. Beck is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters. He has lived many years in Talent and vicinity and has many friends in this area. TALENT WINS Tuesday night the Talent Bull Dogs defeated the Phoenix H.S. team on the Talent floor. The score was 42-34. This is Talent's fourth straight victory in the county Class B league. NEW PROPRIETOR, SWEEM'S Mr. and Mrs. Sweem have recently sold to Mr. H. J. Peterson, of Medford, who has taken possession. Mr. and Mrs. Sweem have moved to Medford, where they will reside. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have moved to the apartments in the store building. They have three children, two of whom have entered the Talent school. Mr. Peterson is a former electrical engineer. During the war he was employed at Camp White. Since that time he has been employed by Copco. Mr. Peterson states that he will make Talent his home and make every effort to serve the public in a satisfactory manner. PETITION FILED Last week petitions were circulated in the Wagner Creek and Talent districts calling for an election to vote on consolidating the two districts. It is understood that the petitions were freely signed. The district boards will call elections in the near future. IN 1947 There were approximately ten thousand cases of infantile paralysis in the United States. The majority of polio victims are children under ten, and only one-fifth of all reported cases are 15 years of age or over. When infantile paralysis comes to your home or your town, it comes quietly…without warning…without mercy…and when it leaves, there are children who do not walk--who cannot hope…unless you help. TO NEW READERS If you have received a copy of NEWS FLASHES for the first time it is because our route has been extended to your home. Each week and as rapidly as possible our coverage is being extended. The free distribution of NEWS FLASHES is made possible by our advertisers. While it is used as an advertising medium it also contains news items of local interest, acts as a calendar of coming events, contains editorials on local problems, and in general tries to be of use to the community. We hope you will read this copy--also the ads. If you like it TELL ONE OF OUR MERCHANTS. Page 2,
full-page ad for:
TALENT LOCKER GROCERY Page 3, full-page ad for: THRIFTY TALENT MARKET Page 4, ads for: VINCE'S NEW GARAGE STATION TALENT CLUB TALENT CAFÉ TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Sunday School--10 A.M. Morning Worship--11 A.M. Topic: Faith is the Victory Christian Endeavor--7 P.M. Edna Peters, Leader Evening Worship--8 P.M. Midweek Prayer Meeting--8 P.M. Wednesday RELATIVES VISIT BELLS.
Mrs. S. F. Ames, son George and daughter Lorraine, from Bremerton, Wash., are visiting Mrs. Ames' aunt, Mrs. T. J. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, of Lake Creek, Oregon, were visiting the Bells one day last week. Mrs. Brown and Mr. Bell are cousins. Coldwell and Twedell have installed a nice line of hardware and Firestone products in addition to their electrical appliances. ADLETS YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost 25¢ per insertion. Send copy to NEWS FLASHES, BOX 146, TALENT. FOR SALE--Complete new correspondence course in RADIO. This course cost $80. Priced for quick sale $30.00. C. W. BENTLEY, LOT 5, STEBBLER ST., TALENT. WANTED--Housework or care of children by hour. MARY FURRER, 1ST AND MAIN ST., TALENT WANTED--SAWS TO FILE. JOE DENNIS, TALENT, OREG. BATTERIES--CHARGED AND REPAIRED TALENT MOBIL STATION WANTED--BLACK OR GRAY CORNISH ROOSTER. McCONNELL, END OF RAPP LANE OR TALENT MARKET FOR SALE--POSTS AT TALENT FEED STORE. WANTED--CAPABLE MAN WANTS WORK OF ANY KIND. INQUIRE AT TALENT LOCKER THE MARCH OF DIMES
DRIVE AGAINST INFANTILE PARALYSIS IS NOW UNDER WAY.
LEAVE CONTRIBUTIONS AT POST OFFICE OR STORES.
GOINGS ON. The Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Glenn Ellis on the Old Highway Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Teeters have purchased the Harry Naugle home on 2nd St and have moved into the same. Mr. and Mrs. Naugle have moved to the Bertha Heyman property on Main St. Mrs. Elmer Nyswonger who underwent an operation at the Ashland Hospital two weeks ago has returned home. She is recovering nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Block of the O.K. Café have returned to Talent after taking a month's vacation. They visited relatives in Reno and southern Calif. Corporal Robert Lowe, who visited his parents during Christmas vacation, has returned to his base in Arizona. COLDWELL & SON
Complete Line Batteries, Tires, Chevron Accessories [sketch of Chevron logo] Before Buying Electrical and Household Appliances See Us and Save! ASK FOR YOUR STANDARD CREDIT CARD. S AND H GREEN STAMPS WITH TIRES AND BATTERIES. Battery and Tire Repairing Complete Grease Jobs WHEN THINGS GO WRONG With Your Radio, Electric Motor, Vacuum Cleaner, Car Ignition, or Any Electrical Appliance CALL LEN SPARKS, TECHNICIAN #99 NEXT TO TALENT BARBER [sketch of radio tower] Perhaps the "near flood" condition that has prevailed during the past few days has brought the subject of WATER forcefully to the Editor's mind. Anyway, we find ourselves pondering that subject. Questioning many of our neighbors and readers we find them in the same mental condition. The question in the minds of most of us is, "WHAT ABOUT OUR WATER SUPPLY FOR NEXT SUMMER?" Are we going through another season like the last with our lawns burned up and our gardens dead; our fire protection reduced below the safety minimum; our school closed for a week or more due to low water pressure--with a financial loss of $1000 or more for teachers' salaries? How much longer can we look to our poor old, rusted out, inadequate water mains as the chief source of revenue to meet the current expenses of our town unless we take a portion of that revenue to renew and repair said mains? We started today to find some of the answers. We collected a few statements which we pass on to our readers. 1. There is no sinking fund to replace our water system. 2. The city council is going to consult the city attorney to find out just what can be done to finance necessary repairs and extensions. 3. A committee of one or more has been appointed to interview Herman Cannon as to the feasibility of developing and enlarging a well which is located on his property and which was used during the emergency last summer. 4. There are approximately 190 water users in Talent. The receipts are up from $350 per month. 5. A considerable amount has been expended for emergency repairs during the past year. 6. There are still leaks due to the rusted condition of the mains and laterals. 7. There has been an increase of about 40% in our population during the past few years. 8. Every person interviewed seemed to realize the importance of getting more water. Well, there you are. We hope this water business won't be like Mark Twain's weather--everybody talking about it but nobody doing anything about it! H.H.L.
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VOL. X NO. 4 TALENT, JAN. 23, 1948 DISCUSSES SCHOOL PROBLEMS Last Monday evening, Dr. Huffacker of the University of Oregon spoke to an audience of Talent and Phoenix citizens at the local school gymnasium. Dr. Huffacker, an authority on school organization, has just completed a survey of the Ashland schools. He spoke here at the invitation of Talent and Phoenix school officials. Since 1940, according to the speaker, the school building program has not kept pace with the increase in the school population. This is especially true of the Pacific Coast states due to the fact that many eastern families have moved to this region to live. Also the birth rate has increased. The birth rate in Oregon is 40% higher for 1947 than it was in 1946. Talent and Phoenix, like Ashland, Medford, and most of the towns of the state, find themselves with inadequate housing to take care of the increased school enrollment. Dr. Huffacker advises consolidation of all districts south of Medford and north of Ashland; the erection of a centrally located high school building and remodeling or replacement of the Talent and Phoenix school buildings to house the elementary grades. This program should be completed not later than 1953 and preferably before 1951. Dr. Huffacker spent Tuesday looking at suggested sites for a high school building. Within two or three weeks he will submit a written report on the school situation to the school boards of Talent and Phoenix. The report will be printed and distributed by News Flashes. TO CONSIDER SCHOOL BUDGET Next Friday evening at 8 o'clock the legal voters of Talent will pass on the proposed school budget for the coming year. The meeting will be held in the school building. All voters are urged to be present. According to the Chairman of the local board the new "blanket" tax law will be explained. ARE YOU PAYING Too much for car insurance? Most of us think that we are. Mr. L. H. Gallatin, who handles the local Grange insurance, has a reading ad on another page. We recommend that you read it and contact Mr. Gallatin. BENEFIT SHOW The Jackson County Benefit Show for police relief will be held at the city hall, Monday night. Fifteen entertainment numbers will be donated by people of the county. The Talent Grange will furnish the music. Admission will be 40¢ and 20¢. Tickets will be on sale at the Talent post office and in most of the local stores. LEFT HANDED CLUB Are you a member? This club was organized a year ago by Jack Burdell and Chas. Schuler. This year the club has been revived and now has 245 members. The dues are 50¢--anybody can join. Fines are strictly assessed against anyone raising a glass of any kind of beverage to the lips with the right hand. The treasury has collected something over two hundred dollars thus far. Half the proceeds is to be sent to the Shrine Hospital in Portland. The other half will be donated to the Police Relief Fund. HAVE YOU NOTICED The gradual increase in the price of fuel oil? We have. We changed dealers but it didn't do any good. The L. H. Clawson Co., whose ad appears on another page, tells you how to beat the situation by burning less oil. Representatives of the company in this district are Mr. R. L. Thurman and Mr. Leslie M. Myers. They have done much business in this community and we know them to be reliable. Read their ad. TO PLAY POLIO BENEFIT GAME Proceeds from the Talent-Kerby Basket ball game to be played tonight at the high school gymnasium will be donated to the Police Relief Fund according to Sup't. Roy Parr. The editors are going to see this game--we hope! SELL O.K. CAFÉ Mr. and Mrs. Dave Block have sold to Mr. and Mrs. C. Crosby, of Ashland, who have taken possession. Mr. and Mrs. Crosby will open the Café for business in a few days. TALENT LOCKER GROCERY We give S and H Green Trading Stamps To save is to invest wisely Coffee--MJB Drip-Regular--lb. 49¢ Coffee--Chase-Sanb--Glass Jar--lb. 47¢ Celery Tender Crisp--lb.--10¢ Oranges New Navel--doz.--30¢ DOUBLE STAMPS WEDNESDAY DOUBLE SAVINGS Cabbage--Solid Head--lb.--5¢ Orange juice--Blue Bird--46 oz.--21¢ Blended juice--Blue Bird--46 oz.--21¢ Diced beets--Diamond A--No. 2 can--10¢ French Style Beans, Lord Mott--2 cans--25¢ Oxydol, Duz or Rinso--pkg.--39¢ Camay or Lux Toilet Soap--Cake--11¢ Ivory, Medium Bar--Cake--12¢ Pancake flour, Sperry--4 lb.--49¢ Minnesota Sliced Bacon--lb.--89¢ Ground Steer Beef--lb.--43¢ SAVE THE LOCKER WAY--ASK US Wesson oil--pt--49¢ qt--95¢ Spic and Span--pkg.--23¢ Dreft--pkg.--33¢ Eggs, Fresh Ranch--Med--58¢ Lge--64¢ PRICES EFFECTIVE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY LET US CUT YOUR FUEL BILLS AS MUCH AS 40% [sketch of man with sword slashing a fuel bill] Let us insulate your house now with EAGLE-PICHER ROCK WOOL Enjoy a cool home in the summertime. Ask your neighbor who has one. Get a house-time guarantee. Phone Medford 4960 for free delivery. Get all the details. L. H. CLAWSON CO. Medford, Oregon 1023 S. Riverside Representatives Roy L. Thurman, Leslie M. Myers SCHOOL BUSES TO START FEB. 1. Superintendent Roy Parr states that contracts have been let for transportation of pupils in the more remote areas of the district and that the buses will begin operation on Feb. 1. Full details as to routes, hours, etc. will be sent to the parents by the school COMMUNITY CLUB MEETS The Talent Community Club met last Wednesday afternoon at the city hall. Mrs. Lowe was guest of the club and exhibited many interesting curios and articles from India. TALENT DOWNS ST. MARY'S Talent swamped St. Mary's Tuesday night on the Talent floor. The score Talent, 58; St. Mary's, 27. Talent will play Kerby tonight in Talent. The proceeds will be contributed to the Polio Relief Fund. HOME ON FURLOUGH Sgt. Harland Lowe of Roswell, Ariz. [sic] is home on two weeks furlough. CAMPFIRE ANNIVERSARY This week marks the 38th anniversary of the Camp Fire Girls. Camp Fire was organized in 1910 by Dr. and Mrs. Gulick of New York City. There are now well over a million members. In Portland, Oregon there are 5846 members. The Talent group, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, is led by Mrs. Helen Wisner, Guardian. The group is giving service this week by selling tickets to the Polio Relief Show. LOCAL FOLKS AND DOINGS Edith and Roy Coffman have returned from Los Angeles where they spent two weeks visiting at the homes of Mrs. Joan Strickland and Mr. Paul Coffman. Mrs. Strickland and Mr. Coffman are sister and brother of Roy. We don't see why local people have to run around so much. When they get back they wear their neighbors out telling them about the good times they had and the things they saw. Mrs. Agnes Hackler returned after a month's visit at Redding, Calif. Nellie Smith shopped in Talent on Wednesday. She spent Christmas with Ora and Howard and family in Eugene. COME OUT TONIGHT AND SEE TALENT PLAY KERBY. ALL RECEIPTS WILL GO TO THE POLIO RELIEF FUND. TALENT METHODIST CHURCH
Alice May Woolley, Pastor 9:45--Sunday School 11:00--Morning Worship. Theme: After the Revival. Communion Service. Message in song by Ramona Coldwell 7:30--Evening Service. Theme: Victory Bible Clubs meet as usual. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. Young people's Bible Club has resumed meeting at the parsonage, Tuesday evening at 7:30. ATTEND
THE POLIO BENEFIT SHOW AT CITY HALL NEXT MONDAY NIGHT.
[sketch of two dimes with "JOIN" overwritten] JOIN THE MARCH OF DIMES JOIN THE MARCH OF DIMES Buy More--Pay Less Red Beans--2 lb. pkg.--39¢ Agen Frozen Food--No waste--Fresh Garden Flavor Gerber Baby Food--7¢ Can Kerr's Assorted Jelly--29¢ Lettuce--large solid--2 hd.--25¢ Southern Carrots--2 bu.--19¢ Dreft Miracle Suds--Box--33¢ Pork and Beans, Van Camp, Lge. Economy--22¢ Macaroni or spaghetti, Mission--14 oz.--15¢ Duff's Hot Rolls Mix--pkg.--24¢ Fresh milk, Meco, Carton, no deposit--qt.--19¢ SATURDAY MEAT Pure lard--3 lb.--$1.00 Slice Bacon--Swift--76¢ Dried beef--¼ lb.--33¢ Ground round--lb.--60¢ TENDERIZED STEAK. TREAT TO EAT Easy parking Fountain Open Sunday Lithia Oven Fresh Products [sketch of girl with donut] Prices Effective Saturday Sunday We Grind Your Coffee to Suit Your Needs TALENT MARKET Ivory Bar Soap--Med.--2/19¢ Lge.--2/31¢ IDEAL MARKET FOUNTAIN Shop the ideal way. YOUR CHECK LIST OF IDEAL VALUES Slab bacon--lb.--70¢ Sliced bacon--lb.--79¢ Coffee--S&W--lb.--47¢ Tomato Sauce--4 cans--20¢ Kraut--Columbia--2 No. 2½--23¢ Nucoa--2 lb.--75¢ Pork Sausage--lb.--52¢ Dreft--Box--31¢ Borene--box--Giant--$1.33 Woodbury--3 bars--23¢ Corn, Three Sisters, Whole Grain, 2 cans--33¢ Mayonnaise, Best Foods--pt.--44¢ Apricot Preserves, Sunblest--2 lb. jar--51¢ Oranges, Navels, Large--2 doz.--59¢ Catsup, Stanby Fancy--2 bottles--37¢ Grape Juice, Welch's--qt.--45¢ Diced beets, Diamond "A"--2 No. 2 cans--23¢ Apples, No. 1 Newtown--4 lb.--25¢ Wieners--lb.--43¢ Grapefruit--Doz.--55¢ Cigarettes--Carton--$1.33 Lettuce--2 lg. hds.--25¢ OPEN SUNDAY UNTIL 6:30 PM COLDWELL & SON We give S and H Green Stamps with purchases of gas, tires, batteries. ATLAS Tires--Full line of tires and tubes to meet your needs Batteries--Complete Stock Lubrication Battery Service Light Service IF YOUR CAR IS SLUGGISH LET US INSTALL NEW CHAMPION PLUGS. CHEVRON STATION Good stock of electrical and household appliances. Thor Washing Machine. WHEN THINGS GO WRONG with your radio, electric motor, vacuum cleaner, car ignition or any electrical appliance, call LEO SPARKS, TECHNICIAN [sketch of radio or sparking tower] #99 next to Talent Barber WORK GUARANTEED P.T.A. GIVES PARTY Mrs. Nona McAbee and Mrs. Lucier were hostesses at the P.T.A. card party held Wednesday evening at the school. Prize winners were Ila Conner, high score; Mrs. F. Boers, second high score; Peggy Perkins, door prize. The next card party will be held Feb. 4. The public is invited. A small admission fee is charged to defray expenses. STORK SHOWER Mrs. Edna Schroeder was hostess Friday afternoon at a shower for Mrs. Leona Tyckson. Twelve guests were present. Mrs. Tyckson received many lovely and useful gifts. Mrs. Schroeder served refreshments. Mrs. Dean Blackburn, Mrs. Everett Jennings, and Mrs. Virginia White attended the County Council of the P.T.A. in Medford, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Nellie Kilburn has purchased the Peterson property on T.I.D. Lane. Mr. E. Osburn, who recently bought the Ray Burnette home on Walden Lane, left Monday to move his family from Tacoma. REMEMBER
THE POLIO BENEFIT SHOW, MONDAY!
FORMING AN OPINION. A number of our acquaintances have asked our opinion of the school housing situation. Probably you have been asked the same question. We believe that most folks recognize that something will have to be done. But what and how cannot be determined until much more information is available. In the meantime arguments pro and con are more or less futile. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Long, Sr. were the first purchasers of tickets for the Polio Relief Show to be held at city hall Monday night. BROWNIES. A number of mothers met Monday afternoon at the school house. Tentative plans for the formation of a Brownie group were made. The Brownies are the junior branch of the Girl Scout organization. Information for those interested may be obtained through the school. Mrs. Chas. Smith was seriously burned when her pressure cooker exploded. The accident happened Tuesday. KING'S CAFÉ on Highway 99 at Talent [sketch of rooster crowing "Cheerio"] A good place to meet your friends and entertain your guests. Complete dinners, T-bone steak or chicken only $1.75. Our famous plate lunch, 50¢. We are also ready to serve short orders. We feature Dorothy's home made cake. Beverages. A GOOD TIME for a major repair or an overhaul IS NOW We are prepared to rebore your cylinders, grind your valves, insert new rings, adjust and replace ignition points, repair distributor, tune up your motor, or completely rebuild your engine. Come in and let us check it over. Repair now and save! TALENT GARAGE Redmon and Son [sketch of a tire with "Tires" written in the middle] WINTER IS HERE [sketch of Zephyrus blowing cold wind] We have tires and tubes in all sizes. Batteries recharged, repaired and replaced. Does your anti-freeze need checking? We have complete lubrication service for all cars. Evergreen Bus Line Station. Tickets for sale to Medford and Ashland. Complete line of Mobil accessories. MOBIL STATION F. W. GILBREATH, PROPRIETOR One of the BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE'S satisfied customers states: "It used to be, whenever I started out for a date, I was late. But now with my new DELCO BATTERY that's strong and burly, My car starts right off, And I get there EARLY!" Do you step on the pedal and find to no avail that your brakes fail? AMERICAN BRAKE BLOCK LINING Will give you that determined timing that you need. After such speed! If you don't stop now in life You won't succeed! BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE OF COURSE Of course you need public liability and property damage automobile insurance in a National Standard non-assessable policy--and you get it for $13.10 first six months; $8.10 semi-annually thereafter, in the Farmers' Insurance Group. Call Louis H. Gallatin, 148 Central Avenue, Ashland, Phone 7117. BOARD MEMBER RESIGNS Mr. Frank Duncan, member of the local school board, has submitted his resignation. His successor has not been chosen. In case of vacancy in the membership of a school board the board affected may follow one of two courses, call an election of the voters of the district or, failing to call such election, the county superintendent appoints someone to fill the vacancy. PETERSON'S GROCERY Formerly Sweem's Prices effective Saturday, Sunday Plenty of Parking WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR STORE AND GET ACQUAINTED. A FRIENDLY WELCOME TO EVERYONE. VALUES Potatoes--Klamath--100 lb.--$2.95 Pork & Beans, Van Camp--2 cans--30¢ "Eggs"--Medium 58¢ Large--64¢ V8 Vegetable Juice--46 oz.--32¢ Cashew nuts, fancy packed--½ lb.--57¢ Mixed nuts, fancy (no peanuts)--½ lb.--57¢ Peanuts, Fancy packed--½ lb.--30¢ Ginger Cake Mix, Betty Crocker--28¢ Mayonnaise, Best Food--pt.--49¢ Bisquick--lge. 49¢ Small 27¢ Margarine, Nucoa--lb.--81¢ Jello, all flavors--3 for 25¢ Bacon, sliced--Quality--lb.--89¢ Hamburger--lb.--45¢ Wieners--lb.--49¢ FRESH FRUIT VEGETABLES Pastries Lunch Meat Ice Cream Remedies Work Gloves HOURS Weekdays 7-9 Sundays 9-7 OPEN SUNDAYS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VOL. X NO. 5 TALENT, JAN. 30, 1948 SCHOOL BUSES ROLL Two buses will be in operation, known as the Talent Bus and Anderson Bus. Each bus will cover two routes as follows: Talent Bus. Route 1 Leave Allen P. King's on Old Highway at 8 a.m. continuing down highway to Barnes corner, thence over Rapp Road to school. Route 2. On New Highway north from Pancakes and Snappy Service to Skeeters corner, around Suncrest Road, down New Highway to Hartley's thence to school. Anderson Bus. Route 1. Leave Anderson Creek Forks at 8 A.M., turning west at old school site, along hill road to Zemke corner, then east past Garretts to junction of Walden Lane, thence west past Buckeye Orchards, down Anderson Road and back to school. Route 2. From school up Wagner Creek Road to old Bradley home and back to Talent school. A detailed time schedule and set of rules will be sent home by school. WINNERS OF TYPING AWARDS The following students were presented awards last Friday. SECOND YEAR
50 words per minute for five minutes with five errors or less. JOAN DAVIS FIRST YEAR 30 net words per minute for five minutes with five errors or less. Orville Nichols, Virginia Peters, Irene Perdue, Joyce Mumford, Barbara Davidson, Marie Williams, Herb McClain. FIRE! Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the roof of the Orie Meadows home 1½ miles west of Talent on Tuesday afternoon. Prompt assistance from the neighbors and the Talent Fire Department prevented destruction of the house. Mr. and Mrs. Meadows wish to thank Bob Waterman, Jimmie Haymen and Elrod Jacks, also the Talent Fire Department for their efficient aid. JOIN
THE MARCH OF DIMES. THERE IS STILL TIME.
POLIO FUND GROWS Over $70 was the receipt from the Amateur Show, Monday night. The High School contributed to the receipts from the Talent-Kerby game played Tuesday, about $40. The school has collected $22. The V.F.W. game netted $43. The Left Handed Club now has close to $200. Other contributions for this worthy cause have not been tabulated. "MONTY" WINS TICKER. Monty Barnett of the Talent Food Store won two first prizes for selling the greatest quantity of Purina in six Eastern and Southern Oregon Districts. Mr. Barnett was presented with a beautiful Bulova watch and a fine pen and pencil set. TO PLAY TONIGHT Talent Bull Dogs will play the Butte Falls Loggers here tonight. Tomorrow night the local team will meet J-ville on the Talent floor. SCHOOL BUDGET MEETING TONIGHT This meeting of the taxpayers of District No. 22 will be held in the school building at 8 o'clock tonight. The new "blanket levy" will be explained. A full attendance of voters is urged. I. J. SULLIVAN ILL The critical illness of Mr. Sullivan has been reported from Los Angeles, where Mr. Sullivan had gone to attend the funeral of a relative. Mrs. Sullivan has left for Los Angeles. SELL HOME Mr. and Mrs. Harle White have sold their home on 2nd St. to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Block. The Blocks will take immediate possession. Mr. and Mrs. White and family are planning to move to Arizona. TO VOTE ON CONSOLIDATION On Tuesday evening, 7-9 o'clock, the voters of Dist. 22 will vote on the question of consolidation with the Wagner Creek district. The election will be held at the school house. TALENT LOCKER GROCERY
S&H Green Stamps "Let the savings jingle" Coffee--Chase-Sanb.--Glass--lb.--47¢ Beets--Diamond "A" No 2½ can--10¢ Toilet Tissue--2 rolls--15¢ Chipped Beef--¼ lb.--29¢ Potatoes--Klamath No. 1--25 lb.--$1.30 No. 2--25"--95¢ Flour, Sperry or Gold Medal--25 lb.--$2.30 Grapefruit Juice, Texsun--46 oz.--2 cans--45¢ Baker's Chocolate, Rockwood--½ lb.--13¢ 20 Mule Team Borax, Large--39¢ Vel--33¢ Par--39¢ Sauerkraut No. 2½ Can Juice--15¢ SALE OF HOME REMEDIES 10% DISCOUNT From usual low prices ALKA SELTZER CASTORIA MUSTEROLE BROMO SELTZER VICKS VAPORUB MINERAL OIL MILK OF MAGNESIA MUSTEROLE TURPENTINE SLOAN'S LINIMENT SAL HEPATICA CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS A Few Lockers Available [sketch of man with "News Flashes" sitting in chair, smoking and saying "Next!!"] BRING THE FAMILY HOURS WEEK DAYS 10 A.M.-7 P.M. SATURDAY 9 A.M.-8 P.M. WE ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY BRING OR SEND THE CHILDREN. WE WILL GIVE THEM A TRIM THAT WILL PLEASE. TALENT BARBER JUNCTION POINT SHELL STATION [sketch of scallop with "shell" written on it] Batteries India Tires Guaranteed Lubrication GUARANTEED CHECK CHART LUBRICATION NOT JUST ANOTHER GREASE JOB BUT A THOROUGH SERVICING OF EVERY LUBRICATION POINT IN YOUR CAR WITH THE PROPER LUBRICANT FOR EACH DALE MOMANY, PROPRIETOR POP'S TRADING POST [sketch of a figure pointing to their specials] White enameled range Luggage trailer Stoves, oil and wood Washing machines, $35 up Bedroom suite, 5 pieces Dishes, clocks, mattresses, rugs, floor coverings On Highway 99 2 mi south of Talent WANT ADS YOUR AD inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to Box 146, TALENT or leave at residence, corner 2nd and Bain. WANTED--Position as Sales Lady, laundry work or dish washing. EVA WRIGHT, WORTHINGTON APARTMENTS, GIBSON ST., TALENT FOR SALE--Westinghouse mangle in perfect condition. $80. Inquire after 5 o'clock. House next to Talent sawmill. ALMA EGAN. FOR SALE--Pair of new garage doors. Regular size, complete with hardware. MRS. NELLIE KILBURN. Across street from T.I.D. office. LOST--Blue dress coat. Name, Elzie McCulley in breast pocket. Lost at city hall or between Phoenix and Talent. $10 REWARD. ELZIE McCULLEY--or leave at Talent Mobil Station. FOR SALE--FORD V8 PICKUP. EX. CONDITION. SEE "MACK" IDEAL MARKET FOR SALE--1 dozen chickens, young, ready to lay. New Hampshire and barred rocks. POP'S TRADING POST WANTED--House to rent. MRS. LAKEY, TALENT MKT. CHICKS--Good chicks, any kind on order. Your preference, any hatchery on coast. SEE "MONTY" AT TALENT FEED STORE. WANTED--Saws to file. Expert work. JOE DENNIS, TALENT FOR SALE--Hotpoint stove, excellent condition--$150 Boy's
bicycle--20
3 bunk beds, complete--50 Violin--35 LEE SITTS S AND D STATION, TALENT JUNCTION Things will be back to normal when three car salesmen chase each prospect and real estate brokers go back to checkers. HHL
KING'S CAFÉ on Highway 99 at Talent [sketch of rooster crowing "Cheerio"] A good place to meet your friends and entertain your guests. Complete dinners, T-bone steak or chicken only $1.75. Our famous plate lunch, 50¢. We are also ready to serve short orders. We feature Dorothy's home made cake. Beverages. A GOOD TIME for a major repair or an overhaul IS NOW We are prepared to rebore your cylinders, grind your valves, insert new rings, adjust and replace ignition points, repair distributor, tune up your motor, or completely rebuild your engine. Come in and let us check it over. Repair now and save! TALENT GARAGE Redmon and Son [sketch of a tire with "Tires" written in the middle] WINTER
IS HERE
[sketch of Zephyrus blowing cold wind] We have tires and tubes in all sizes. Batteries recharged, repaired and replaced. Does your anti-freeze need checking? We have complete lubrication service for all cars. Evergreen Bus Line Station. Tickets for sale to Medford and Ashland. Complete line of Mobil accessories. MOBIL STATION F. W. GILBREATH, PROPRIETOR One of the BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE'S satisfied customers states: "It used to be, whenever I started out for a date, I was late. But now with my new DELCO BATTERY that's strong and burly, My car starts right off, And I get there EARLY! Do you step on the pedal and find to no avail that your brakes fail? AMERICAN BRAKE BLOCK LINING Will give you that determined Timing That you need. After such speed! Or If you don't stop now, in life You won't succeed! BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE MUCH FOR LITTLE The editors of News Flashes have about three hundred--maybe four hundred--paper covered books--the kind you pay two bits for--Bantam Books, Pocket Books, Avons, Bart House Mystery, Dells, etc. etc. They are on every conceivable subject--detectives--mystery--romance--love--adventure. We want the space and have bunched them in lots of 12. All in good condition. Priced at 50¢ per lot. Some printed in 1948. GROUNDHOG DAY Whether the old feller sees his shadder he won't see values like these SATURDAY SUNDAY PRICES OPEN SUNDAY AND WEEKDAYS-- PLENTY OF EASY PARKING Oysters--cut or whole--can 33¢ Potatoes--Klamath Field Run--100 lb.--$2.75 Bacon Square--lb.--49¢ Tuna--white shredded--can--38¢ Salmon--fancy silverside--No. 1 Tall--59¢ Squash--ready to cook--lb.--5¢ Hot roll mix--Duff's--pkg.--25¢ Dog food--All Breeds--3 cans--25¢ Black Cherry Preserves--16 oz.--33¢ Welch's Grape Juice--qt.--47¢ Gaines' Kruncheon--5 lb.--67¢ Crackers--2 lb.--45¢ Rice Krispies--14¢ Lettuce--2 hd.--21¢ Salad Bowl--15¢ SATURDAY MEATS Wieners--lb.--40¢ Snowdrift--lb.--43¢ Pure lard--3 lb.--$1.00 Am. Cheese--lb.--50¢ AGEN and PICTSWEET FROZEN FOODS Vegetables, fruits, fish, steak Lithia Baker oven fresh products [sketch of girl with donut] GARDEN SEED Coffee Ground to Suit Strength, Freshness, Aroma TALENT MARKET LET US CUT YOUR FUEL BILLS as much as 40% [sketch of man with sword slashing a fuel bill] Let us insulate your house now with EAGLE-PICHER ROCK WOOL Enjoy a cool home in the summertime. Ask your neighbor who has one. Get a house-time guarantee. Phone Medford 4960 for free delivery. Get all the details. L. H. CLAWSON CO. Medford, Oregon 1023 S. Riverside Representatives Roy L. Thurman, Leslie M. Myers YES, YOU DO! Of course you need public liability and property damage automobile insurance in a National Standard non-assessable policy--and you get it for $13.10 first six months; $8.10 semi-annually thereafter, in the Farmers' Insurance Group. Call Louis H. Gallatin, 148 Central Avenue, Ashland, Phone 7117, Ashland. S & D NEW MANAGEMENT Under the name Traveler's Café, and thoroughly renovated and completely modernized and redecorated. The café will be open for business about the middle of next week. Mrs. Lily B. O'Brien will be in charge of the Café while Robert Van Dyne, formerly of Phoenix, will operate the service station. Dad and Ma Block, having bought the Harle White place on Second St., will be our neighbors. We congratulate ourselves and hope Ma Block will decide to make up a few pies now and then. Mr. Block and Miss Parker make the best pies we have ever eaten since our own mas made 'em. Our reporter says comparisons are dangerous. She does agree with the editor in principle, however. We caught our neighbor studying the Monarch Seed Catalog the other day. Herman Cannon is scouring up his plow and Chief Cooper is hauling cane. We are waiting for the groundhog. CURRENT EVENTS Mrs. E. V. Rost of Coos Bay spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Thoreson. Mr. L. H. Gallatin is a former Talent man. He sells the very best insurance obtainable. He is qualified to help you solve your insurance problems. Read his ad in adjoining column. Talent downed Kerby Friday night. Score 48-38. Incidentally, the Talent team will have their hands full when they meet Butte Falls tonight. V.F.W. lost to Kaiser Frazier Monday night, 38-44. Mrs. Cleo Kenyon won a radio on the punchboard circulated by Viola Boatwright. DON'T FORGET THE BUDGET MEETING AT THE SCHOOL TONIGHT AT 9 O'CLOCK. Edith Coffman is ill with the flu. Wagner Creek is going to vote on consolidating with Talent. The election will be held on Tuesday night. When your stove goes haywire and one of the burners won't light call Len Sparks. He will have it going in a few minutes. GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT
IS NOW LOCATED AT KING'S CAFÉ MRS. WAVE KING, AGENT WELCOME [sketch of windmill] You will find a friendly welcome waiting you here. Beverages served and packed to go. Any time is a good time to visit the club. CANDY TOBACCO BEVERAGES TALENT CLUB The place of home cooked meals and home made pies. Chicken dinners on Sunday--$1.00 Weekday Plate Lunches--60¢ Lunches, Short Orders, Soft Drinks Jumbo Milk Shakes Closed on Wednesdays TALENT CAFÉ IF
If you desire to place friends or relatives living in other towns on our mailing list you may do so by filling out the subscription blank below and mailing the blank with $1.00 to News Flashes, Box 146, Talent. This sum about covers cost of material and postage. The paper will be sent for a period of 6 months. PLEASE SEND NEWS FLASHES FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS TO Name_________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________ MUSIC INSTRUCTION Piano and accordion lessons. Interesting courses for children or adults. Special rates for first eight lessons. Mrs.
Morris, 52 Gibson St, Talent
EVERGREEN BUS SCHEDULE
NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUND LV. TALENT LV. TALENT 7:15 a.m. 6:35 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 7:05 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 5:55 p.m. 5:25 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 9:45 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 11:16 p.m. 10:45 p.m. SPECIAL MORNING RUN 6:35 a.m. SPECIAL EVENING RUN 5:20 p.m. GET TICKETS AT TALENT MOBIL STATION (BUS STOP) PLEASE CLIP THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE THE ONLY THING
That will pay for itself without wearing out is a good insulation job. It will guard against cold, guard against fire, guard against summer heat. If it is a EAGLE-PICHER ROCK WOOL job it will outlast your house and pay for itself through saving in fuel! Easy terms if you desire. See display ad. COLDWELL & SON We give S and H Green Stamps with purchases of gas, tires, batteries. ATLAS Tires--Full line of tires and tubes to meet your needs Batteries--Complete Stock Lubrication Battery Service Light Service IF YOUR CAR IS SLUGGISH LET US INSTALL NEW CHAMPION PLUGS. CHEVRON STATION Good stock of electrical and household appliances. Thor Washing Machine. WHEN THINGS GO WRONG with your electric stove, radio, vacuum cleaner, electric motor, ignition Or any electrical appliance CALL LEN SPARKS, TECHNICIAN #99 next to Talent Barber [sketch of radio tower] WORK GUARANTEED TALENT METHODIST CHURCH First and Wagner Sts. Alice May Woolley, Pastor 9:45--Sunday School 11:00--Morning Worship. Baptismal Service and Reception of Members. Special message in song. 7:30--Evening Service. Theme: Things God Cannot Do AFTERNOON MEETINGS Monday--Beginners Bible Club Tuesday--Helping Hand Girls Wednesday--Booster Boys Wednesday (later)--Bear Creek Gang Thursday--1:30--Women's Society of Christian Service Thursday--3:45--King's Daughters EVENING MEETINGS Tuesday--7:30--Young Peoples' Night Wednesday--7:30--Prayer Meeting. NO, THANKS! A few days ago we were asked, "Why don't you print anything about what the ______ is doing?" We contacted a member of said organization, who informed us that notes were sent in to the Medford and Ashland papers after each meeting. We could copy from them. TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH
Irwin P. Alger, Pastor Saturday, Jan. 31, 1:30 P.M.--Basket Ball Games in Ashland at Junior High Gym. Sunday, Feb. 1--SPECIAL YOUTH DAY! 10:00 A.M.--Bible School 11:00 A.M.--Youth Worship Service. 6:45 P.M.--Christian Endeavor. Origin of Christian Endeavor given. 7:30--Message given by Elver Voth, prominent Christian Endeavorer from California. "IN THE FOOTPATH OF PEACE." In casting about for ways and means of solving the "youth social problem" we would do well to consider the potential influence of the churches. The churches are led by men and women trained in youth leadership; they offer a program appealing to the heroic, transcending the physical, transforming the soul. A group of young people working in and for their church are fortunate. They have the key that unlocks their "social problems." HHL
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TALENT, OREGON
News Flashes
VOL.
X NO. 11 MARCH 12, 1948MRS. SUSAN S. CLAYTON Susan S. Clayton was born in Bethlehem, Indiana, on Sept. 13, 1851, and died in Medford, March 7, 1948. In April 1945 she sustained a broken hip and has been invalided ever since. At the outbreak of the Civil War both she and her father enlisted, she serving as a nurse at Camp Carrington, near Indianapolis. Taken by Gen. Benjamin Harrison to the camp, she cared for men of the Hundred Days Enlistment, some of them her former schoolmates. In 1869 the family moved to Kansas, and the next year to Sedalia, where she was married to Thomas Clayton. She was the mother of three children: Fay Clayton of Talent, Mrs. Eva O. Wedge, and Inza, who died in childhood. In 1905 the Claytons moved to Portland. In 1920 the family moved to Talent. Mr. Clayton died in 1925. Throughout her life she maintained her faith in God. She was reared as a Quaker. She united with the Talent Friend's Church in 1944. Her life was full of interesting and heroic experiences. She often told of her Civil War experiences. She saw the funeral cortege of Abraham Lincoln, en route to Springfield. She told of her work in the Women's Relief Corps, Daughters of the American Revolution. At one time she presented a bouquet of Oregon grape to Pres. Theodore Roosevelt. She met Pres. Wilson. Prairie fires, depressions, tornadoes, participation in the big land rush to Oklahoma were some of her experiences. Mrs. Clayton, at the time of her death, was the last surviving Civil War nurse. The community of Talent pays tribute to her memory. PUBLIC MEETING MONDAY NIGHT, SCHOOL GYMNASIUM, TO DISCUSS REPORT ON CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS. ALL VOTERS URGED TO ATTEND. ROBERT KEITH Robert L. Keith passed away in the Ashland Hospital Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Robert was born May 14, 1922. During the war he served with the 70th Div., overseas. He is survived by his wife Juanita, and two children, Larry and Judy; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Byron Keith; his brother, James; and sisters, Virginia and Yvonne. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Medford. Rev. Milo Ross of the Friends Church officiated. LIONS ORGANIZE Assisted by members of the Lions Club of Ashland, a group of business men organized a Talent Club last Monday night at the city hall. Twenty-two members signed up the first night and it is anticipated that many more will join. Membership is open to anyone in the community, we understand. A second meeting of a social nature was held at King's Café on Thursday night. The Lions ate and discussed future plans. Officers elected are: President, Ralph Reed; Secretary-Treasurer, Loren Casebier; Tail-Twister, Hugh Bouldin. WATER BOND ELECTION Polls will be opened from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M., closed one hour at noon. All voting will be at city hall. Any legal voter of Talent may vote at this election. Not necessary to be a taxpayer. Must be a resident of town of Talent for at least one month before election and resident of state of Oregon for six months. Question to be voted on: Authorizing Town Council to issue up to $30,000 bonds to finance improvement and extension of the town water system. SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION ELECTION At school house, Wednesday night, March 17, from 7 to 9 P.M. To vote on question of consolidating Dist. 22, Talent and Dist. 4, Phoenix. Qualification of voters. Legal residents of Dist. 22 and taxpayers as shown on the Assessor's records. If your tax receipt shows you as legal owner of real or personal property and you have resident qualifications you can vote. THE WATER QUESTION--PRO AND CON.
TO
THE EDITOR:There are a good many questions that should be answered before we vote to take on an additional load of $30,000. One of them is, what is the actual cost of drilling said well? We know that it won't take $30,000 to drill. So what is the itemized statement on this? Second. What other improvements are contemplated under $30,000 issue? Third. Knowing that there is not that amount in the city treasury, how do you propose to raise the amount? Increased rates to the user? Hunhuh. Immediately my vote is "NO." Let us have a little clarification on this issue in the next "NEWS FLASHES." Yes, and a good many other questions on the rush through the mind. If the instigators of this proposal want the support of the people of this city they should lay all the cards on the table at one time, and with no hidden aces. Personally I would like to know what I am buying before I buy it, to examine the article, if you please. Maybe I won't want it. How about you, and you? C.
W. Bentley
P.S. And why the sum of $30,000?TO THE VOTERS: The city council called a public meeting, held Feb. 11. The meeting was well advertised and was attended by sixty or more citizens. Mr. Bentley was present. Full opportunity was given all for suggestions and questions. The water problem was discussed from all angles and the plan we are following was formulated at the meeting and met with the unanimous approval of those present. Therefore there are no aces in the hole and the cards are all on the table. Here are the answers to the questions asked in the letter. (1) The well will not be drilled but will be sunk in the form of a covered reservoir located at a point experience indicates we are most apt to strike a good flow of water. The cost of excavating such a reservoir will not be known until bids are opened but it should not cost any major portion of the total bond issue. (2) The difference between the cost of the reservoir and the amount of bonds authorized will be made available to replace or repair mains and laterals which were laid in 1911 and which are in a deplorable condition at present. Only the amount of money actually needed will be borrowed. The council will be authorized to sell such bonds, when and as needed. (3) The repayment of the bonds can be met from water receipts without raising taxes if the present population is maintained. Present
receipts $492.25
In times
past a sinking fund for repairs and replacement should have
been established. This was not done and we must face the situation as
it is. Our water system was intended for a maximum of 150 taps. Now,
with 208 users and leaky, rusted-out mains something must be done for
health, sanitation and fire protection.Expenses connected with water: Power $74.25 Labor 35.00 Total Expense Monthly 109.25 Net Monthly Income $383.00 Sincerely,
HAROLD STRAUS Mayor FREE DISTRIBUTION OF NEWS FLASHES IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH COOPERATION OF ALL OUR ADVERTISERS. IF YOU LIKE THIS SERVICE TELL THEM SO. SILVERWARE
ALUMINUMWARE
WATCHES JEWELRY
[sketch of woman's watch] A beautiful assortment Famous Brands Offered at reasonable prices on our low BUDGET TERMS. Such brands as Rogers, Gruen, Bulova, Laurel and many others. WEDDING SETS WATERLESS ALUMINUM 15% DOWN BOB'S SERVICE STATION We have taken over the Texaco Station formerly known as the S. and D. Station WE ARE OFFERING SPECIAL RATES ON GAS TO TRUCKS 24 HR SERVICE COLDWELL & SON We give S and H Green Stamps with purchases of gas, tires, batteries. ATLAS Tires--Full line of tires and tubes to meet your needs Batteries--Complete Stock Lubrication Battery Service Light Service IF YOUR CAR IS SLUGGISH LET US INSTALL NEW CHAMPION PLUGS. CHEVRON STATION Good stock of electrical and household appliances. Thor Washing Machine. WHEN THINGS GO WRONG with your electric stove, radio, vacuum cleaner, electric motor, ignition or any electrical appliance, call LEO SPARKS, TECHNICIAN [sketch of radio or sparking tower] #99 next to Talent Barber WORK GUARANTEED THE TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger SUNDAY, March 14 10:00 a.m.--Bible School 11:00 a.m.--Message especially for Junior boys and girls. 6:45 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 7:30 p.m.--Song and Praise Service WEDNESDAY, March 17 7:30 p.m.--Cottage Prayer Meeting in the Roy Estes home. THURSDAY, March 18 7:45 p.m.--FIRST METHODIST CHURCH of MEDFORD. Perry Hayden, the outstanding Quaker Miller of Tecumseh, Mich., will show his color sound movie, "God is My Landlord." This picture will show Perry Hayden's remarkable experiment in the growing of wheat. He began with a cubic inch and in the sixth year harvested 72,150 bu. OK CAFÉ Featuring Merchants Lunch--65¢ Breakfast till noon BIG SLICE PIE 15¢ [sketch of a pie slice] Home Made Pies On Order To Take Home WELCOME [sketch of clover leaf] You will always find a friendly welcome waitin' you. Any time is a good time to visit us. BEVERAGES SERVED PACKAGED TO GO CANDIES BEVERAGES TOBACCO TALENT CLUB [sketch of roast] THE PLACE OF HOME COOKED MEALS AND HOME MADE PIES Sunday Chicken Dinners--$1.00 Weekday Plate Lunches--60¢ LUNCHES, SHORT ORDERS, SOFT DRINKS JUMBO MILKSHAKES Closed Wednesdays TALENT CAFÉ WHEN YOU STEP ON YOUR BRAKES DOES YOUR CAR STOP? If not, then it is time to see us! We will adjust your brakes, refill the liquid. If necessary we will replace the lining or shoes. We use only the finest quality of material and our work is reasonable. WHY TAKE CHANCES? When you need a new battery let us install a Delco. No finer battery made! STURDY DEPENDABLE LONG LIVED If your car needs an overhaul now is the best time to have the work done. BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE WANT ADS
YOUR AD inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to BOX 146, TALENT or call 2ND AND BAIN ST. SUPPLY your needs for Mother's Day gifts, baby garments, etc. Enter the doll contest! VARIETY SHOP, NEXT DOOR TO FIRE HALL. FOR SALE--Pair new white wooden shoes, size 7. HOUSE NO. 70, GIBSON ST., TALENT. FOR SALE--New Intersoll watches and Waterbury alarm clocks, pocket watches and wrist watches. WESLEY BOYER, GIBSON ST., TALENT. FOR SALE--White tabletop range, gas, like new. Price $100. MRS. ANDERSON, 2ND ST., SECOND HOUSE SOUTH OF MAIN. WANTED--Saws to file. Joe Dennis. Expert service, any kind of saw. POP'S TRADING POST
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eskridge and son Robert, new proprietors of Pop's Trading Post, invite the public to visit our store, two miles south of Talent on Highway 99. COURTEOUS SERVICE GOOD STOCK LOW PRICES "FROM AN AX TO A HOUSE FULL OF FURNITURE." Page 6, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET FOUNTAIN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
News Flashes TALENT, OREGON VOL. X NO. 15 APRIL 9, 1948 SITE SELECTED In the recent election held to recommend a site to the school board of Consolidated Dist. No. 4 the following result was obtained: Myers or Fish Property--234 Hixon or Newbry Prop.-- 55 Lucas Property-- 43 The site selected is on the Talent-Phoenix Road at corner of Coleman Road. It contains 13 acres. TALENT GRANGE Obligations in the third and fourth degrees were given Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Swartslander, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. McConnell and Mrs. Pearl Austin at the regular meeting of the Talent Grange. Henry Ferver and Mr. and Mrs. Don Silver were elected to membership. Visitors were Ed Wolters and Mrs. Harvey Wolters of Central Point Grange. The Home Economics Club will meet at Mrs. Forest Gilbreath's Tuesday, April 12. CITY FATHERS MEET A major portion of the meeting of the city council held Tuesday evening was devoted to preliminary preparation connected with the recently authorized water bond issue. A number of residents of the Anderson Creek community were present to protest against the location of a garbage disposal ground in that section. It was found that the local council has no control in the matter. A delegation of members from the Community Club was present. An interesting history of the club was presented to the members of the council, and pledges of cooperation were exchanged. Through a freewill offering at the meeting, sufficient funds were secured to buy an electric water heater for the hall. Mr. Ralph Reed, of the Talent Hardware, offered to supply the heater at cost, plus freight, and to make free installation. Approval of a license to sell beer in package lots was granted Mr. Allen of the Ideal Market. LIONS MEET The local Lions' Club met at King's Café, Thursday evening. Plans for the forthcoming Charter Meeting were discussed and committeemen were appointed by Lion President Reed. A committee to meet with the Community Club was chosen. This joint committee will organize plans to assist in the youth welfare work of Talent. The board of directors will meet at King's on Thursday evening. At this meeting committee reports will be considered. LADIES ENTERTAIN The ladies of the Community Club entertained with a party on March 31. A treasure hunt, with Opal Welch winner, was the first feature of the evening. Cards and games followed. 45 guests were present. O. K. CELEBRATES O. K. McCurtain celebrated his 74th birthday anniversary on Easter Sunday. Four generations of the family assisted Mr. Mac in the celebration. The reporter and editor of News Flashes were invited to call for a piece of the birthday cake. They were unable to do so but unite with the other neighbors and friends in wishing for many, many more similar occasions. ENTER CONTEST The commercial students at Talent High School have entered the International Contests held during the week of Apr. 5. The tests are being given this week and several of the students have already qualified for awards. The results of this contest will be made public the latter part of May. Talent entered last year and won second place in the unlimited section of Typing. Awards were also won in other typing sections and in shorthand. The students hope to do as well or even better this year. (On another page we list the commercial students and the awards which they have obtained to the present date.) Page 2, full-page ad for LOCKER GROCERY Headquarters-- Plumbing and plumbing supplies Electrical wiring and supplies Shasta pumps for: Shallow wells Deep wells Irrigation Electric or gas driven General Hardware Home Appliances TALENT HARDWARE Phone 5986 COMMERCIAL AWARDS TALENT HIGH SCHOOL Mrs. Irma Parr, commercial instructor, submits the following "Awards to Date" of students in her department. TYPING All awards given for 5 minutes continuous typing with maximum of 5 errors. TYPING 1 30 words per minute. Eloise Roberts, Otto King, Herb McClain, Orville Nichols, Virginia Peters, Marie Williams, Carl Cowdrey, J. W. Casteel, Fred York and Herb Combs. 40 words per minute. Charles Garrett, Joyce Mumford, Barbara Davidson, Irene Perdue TYPING II 40 words per minute Barbara Gay 50 words per minute Joan Davis 60 words per minute Frances Sullivan SHORTHAND All awards given for 3 minutes continuous dictation with transcription at 97% accuracy. SHORTHAND I 60 words per minute Francis Sullivan, Margaret Egan, Joan Davis. SHORTHAND II 100 words per minute Joan Bouldin, Leola Lindstrom, Joyce Newton FOLKS AND HAPPENINGS Ethel May Culver had a minor operation at the Sacred Heart Hospital recently. She was returned to her home on the following day and is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Terrill of Iowa have moved to Talent. Mr. Terrill is employed at the Ideal Market. DRIVE CAREFULLY Those who drive down Gibson St. should drive carefully. A few years ago a child was killed on this street. Last week a dog belonging to Roy Coghill was killed by a hit-and-run driver. P.T.A. TO CHOOSE OFFICERS All members are urged to attend the meeting of the Association, to be held Monday evening at the school. Time, 8 o'clock. Mrs. Ralph Wilcox, of Phoenix, will discuss "Home Nursing." Officers nominated by the nominating committee are: V.
President--Keith Thoreson
Secty.--Elsa Blackburn Treas. Mr. Henry JUNCTION POINT SHELL [sketch of a scallop] Batteries India Tires Guaranteed Check-Chart Lubrication Gold Seal Batteries India Tire, White Wall and Black Battery Analyzer and Charger Quick or Slow Battery Charging DALE MOMANY, PROP. IT'S "ACME" BETTER CLEANING Three Day Service Daily Pickup and Delivery at MOBIL STATION TALENT, OREGON METHODIST CHURCH 1st and Wagner St. Alice May Woolley--Pastor 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship. Theme: Christians in a Troubled World 7:45 Evening Service. Theme: Foundations for Character Mon. Beginners Bible Club Tues. Helping Hand Girls Tues. (7:30) Young People Wed. Booster Boys Wed. (7:30) Prayer Meeting Thurs. King's Daughters Thurs. (7:30) Missionary Service. [sketch of older couple, the
woman saying "Better see the
barber, Pa."]
HOURS 5:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. SATURDAY 9:30 A.M.-8:30 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAY [BARBER SHOP] LESTER DAVIS, PROP. LIST! Those unused articles Get the highest prices AUCTION HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY 7 P.M. ASHLAND AUCTION YARD Oak St., Ashland [sketches of horseshoes hung upside down] WELCOME You will always find a friendly welcome waitin' you here. Any time is a good time to visit us. Beverages Served Packaged to Go Candies Tobacco TALENT CLUB [sketch of two Irish men whispering] "LET'S GO TO PARKERS FOR LUNCH!" Home cooked meals Home made pies SUNDAY DINNERS $1.00 WEEK DAY PLATE LUNCH 60¢ Short Orders Soft Drinks Lunches Jumbo Milkshakes CLOSED WEDNESDAYS TALENT CAFÉ Special Deal $14 ANY CHEVROLET Valve Grinding Including Gaskets, Refacing of Valves and Seats Complete Tuneup Delco Batteries Brakes Relined When you step on the brake does it--? BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE [sketch of a boy and girl sharing a milkshake] MRS. STANLEY FUSS HAS LEASED THE MALT SHOP FROM LEE AND MARY JOHNSON. Milk Shakes--Sundaes--Sandwiches--Candy Bars--School Lunches Gum--Magazines--School Supplies--Coffee OPEN EVERY DAY INCLUDING SUNDAY FROM 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. COME IN AND GIVE US A TRY. FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor Irwin P. Alger Sunday, Apr. 11 10:00 a.m.--Bible School 11:00 a.m.--Worship Service 6:30 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 7:30 p.m.--Song and Praise Service Wednes., Apr. 14 7:30 p.m.--Prayer Meeting Thurs., Apr. 15 7:30 p.m.--Youth Night.
L. C. Ray, who was seriously injured in a logging accident last [omission], is
reported to be making very satisfactory progress.
Frank Momany celebrated his birthday at his home, Wednesday. The 6th grade assisted him in making a real social event of the occasion. Page 6, full- page ad for: TALENT MARKET [sketches of fish fishing] KING'S CAFÉ On the highway at Talent Greyhound Bus Station Complete dinners, T-bone steak or chicken--$1.75 Our Famous Plate Lunch--50¢ Short Orders Lunches Beverages Tobacco Beverages to go WE FEATURE DOROTHY'S HOMEMADE CAKES THIS AD PLUS $1.50 ENTITLES YOU TO A REGULAR $2.00 JOB Sharpen your lawn mower Factory Sharpening Process TALENT GARAGE Redmon and Son [sketch of arrow pointing to 50¢ sign] [sketch of owl] B YY's Acme Cleaner Agency 3 day service Batteries and Accessories Complete line of tires. Prompt and Efficient Lubrication. Tire Repairs. Evergreen Bus Station. Buy Tickets for Medford and Ashland Here. Mobil Products MOBIL STATION F. W. Gilbreath, Owner POP'S TRADING POST SPECIAL VALUES Paint Spray Outfit--Electric Fence Charger Oak Dining Room Table and 4 Chairs New and Used Mattresses. Baby Crib Mahogany Bed and Oak Library Table--Make Good SEVERAL RADIOS ON HIGHWAY 99 2 MI. S. OF TALENT OPEN SUN. VISITS
Mrs. Ora Boyd and son Bud of Eugene, visited with Mrs. Boyd's mother, Mrs. Nellie Smith, over the weekend. Bud is entering S.O.C.E. John Mitchell and wife of Lindsey, Cal. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Waldon. Page 8, ads for: COLDWELL & SON CHEVRON LEN SPARKS, ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN STANLEY FUSS TALENT GARAGE OK CAFÉ FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP SOMETHING YOU NEED
Of course you need public liability and property damage automobile insurance in a National Standard, non-assessable policy, and you get it for $15.10 first six months, $10.10 semi-annually thereafter in the Farmer's Insurance Group. Call Louis H. Gallatin, 148 Central Ave., Ashland, or phone Ashland, 7117. Compel me not to use my head, And think a thought or two; But rather let me rant and snort, And cuss a cuss or two! RAVINGS OF A VOTER Consolidate this, Consolidate that-- By Gosh, I don't know where I'm at! When I go to bed at night-- And pull the shades and douse the light-- I turn and toss and kick and rare And in my dreams I rant and tear Consolidate the chickens and the cow The cultivator and the plow Consolidate the cookstove and the pan A well filled bottle and a man! Consolidate--I wish I could-- My wobbling mind with block of wood! Lee Johnson of the Talent Thrift Market has installed a new modern meat case; also an electric meat saw. Both are the latest in their line and will add to the efficiency of the store. WANT ADS. YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families of the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Leave copy at 2nd and Bain or mail to NEWS FLASHES, BOX 146. BUY NOW--Beautiful aprons for Mother on Mother's Day and get going on the Doll Contest. VARIETY SHOP, NEXT DOOR TO FIRE HALL, TALENT FOR SALE--Good English walnuts 25¢ per pound. BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE FOR SALE--Cushman Motor Scooter. New paint and overhaul job. Lots of extras, $200. DAVE GEIL, MARDAVE MOTEL (Across from Ideal) FOR SALE--Green pine boards. ART WISNER, First gate on left east of Bear Creek, Valley View Rd. FOR SALE--Round extension table; 2 iron bedsteads; 1 dresser; 1 mattress. CALL ASHLAND, NO. 4746, Mrs. E. Boardman, HIGHWAY 99 NORTH FOR SALE--Wrist watches, alarm clocks, pocket watch, watch repairs. WESLEY BOYER, JEWELER GIBSON AVE. FOR SALE--Plants of all kinds, flower and garden. BOYER GREENHOUSE, GIBSON AVE. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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TALENT, OREGON APRIL 23, 1948 [first pages missing] COLDWELL and SON
Your Chevron Station We carry a complete line of Chevron and Standard products and accessories. CHEVRON ATLAS Champion Spark Plugs Tires Tubes Batteries Complete Lubrication Tire Repairs We give S & H Green Stamps. Ask for your copy of "Bill of Rights" THE POINT [sketch of child sitting on a sharp object] S-E-R-V-I-C-E Yes, Sir! When anything goes wrong with you radio or electrical appliance just call me! Prompt, guaranteed service at reasonable prices. LEN SPARKS, TECHNICIAN Next to Talent Barber LET US DO THE WORK A GOOD DEAL ON COMPLETE BRAKE RELINING Heavy truck lining. Passenger Car. See us for special Valve grinding Welding General Repair Work Batteries Spark Plugs TALENT GARAGE Stanley Fuss TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger SUNDAY April 25 10:00 a.m.--Bible School 11:00 a.m.--SERMON BY EVANGELIST Clark A. Smith 7:00 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 8:00 p.m.--EVANGELISTIC MESSAGE Clark A. Smith INSURANCE--$15.10! Public liability and property and property damage automobile insurance in a National Standard, non-accessible policy, and you get it for $15.10 first six months, $10.10 semi-annually thereafter, in the Farmer's Insurance Group. Call Louis H. Gallatin, 146 Central Ave., Ashland, or phone Ashland, 7117. FOR SALE: $4250, $2000 down. 2 bedroom house, modern, 2 stoves. Lot 60x120. SEE H. J. PETERSON, Phoenix branch, R. E. Schuler, Realtor. ½ mi. N. on Highway 99. Phone Med. 6485. FOR SALE: Walnuts. Fine quality. 25¢ lb. Bouldin Auto Service EXPENSIVE A beautiful iris is on display at the Talent Café. Color, iridescent bronze. The iris was given to Miss Long by a California fancier. It is reputed to be worth $500--that is, the bulb is worth that. A KINDLY OFFER The circulation manager of the Tidings has offered News Flashes the use of Tidings boxes during periods of inclement weather. The editor and readers of N.F. will appreciate this courtesy. KING'S CAFÉ On Highway 99 at Talent [sketch of multiple scotty dogs] FOOD AT ITS BEST--PROPERLY PREPARED, PROPERLY COOKED, PROPERLY SERVED. Complete dinners, T-Bone steak or chicken, $1.75. Plate lunch, 50¢. Short orders. Beverages We feature Dorothy's Home-Made Cake. Beer packaged to take out. Grey Hound Station TO FILL YOUR TRACTOR TIRES--COME HERE! We have the complete equipment to do the job Mobil Products BATTERIES Mobil Hobbs Delco Acme Cleaner Agency Tires and Tubes Lubrication MOBIL STATION F. W. Gilbreath, Proprietor Evergreen Bus Station [sketches of the back of four heads] All headed for the Barber Lester Davis, your TALENT BARBER Weekdays 5:30 to 8:30 P.M. Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Sundays Closed BRING THE FAMILY SEND THE CHILDREN On highway next to Ideal If Margaret Hamilton doesn't send us some Grange news we are going to mention her name in News Flashes. Marie Long, who mixes the jumbo milkshakes at the Talent Café, predicted last week that it would snow. It did and the lady thereby won the title, "Miss Snowflake." If the Tidings correspondent had directed as many high school plays as the editor has she wouldn't take anything for granted. AUCTION LIST that discarded article and get the highest price--Attend our auction held every Wednesday at 7.00 P.M. Oak Street. Bring your unused articles. We will sell them. ASHLAND
AUCTION YARD
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By ACME ROOFING CO. Flat Roofing Composition Shingles Composition Roofing Call Ashland 8421 1035 Iowa St. We will appreciate an opportunity to estimate your job. NEW OWNERSHIP WILLIAM R. REED -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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"EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES" VOL. X NO. 18 APRIL 30, 1948 SHORT Due to the failure of a shipment of paper to arrive it is necessary to condense some of our advertising and to omit a portion of the news. Next week we may revert to "pink shoots." TONIGHT The High School play, Cinderella O'Reilly, will be presented at the high school gym tonight, Friday, at 8 o'clock. A list of characters has been published in a previous issue. The play is a happy comedy, guaranteed to cure your "snow storm blues." Put out the cat, lock up the house and come early. You will be glad you did! CLOSES ON SUNDAY AFTER MAY 2 THE O.K. CAFÉ WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAY AND BE OPEN ON ALL OTHER DAYS OF THE WEEK. TEACHER HONORED Mrs. Alfleda Wheeler, teacher of the sixth grade, is the recipient of a certificate of honor presented by the "Quiz Kids" sponsors. Students of the ninth grade, former pupils of Mrs. Wheeler, entered her name in the recent Best Teacher contest. PEOPLE AND EVENTS. Sharkey Goddard has returned home after a period of illness in the Ashland Hospital. As a matter of record the snow was 9 inches deep on the hill back of Rapps during the recent storm. HOMEMADE PIE AT THE MALT SHOP. Bill Childers, who ought to know, says this is the first time in 40 years that we have had snow as late as April 28. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walty, of Yakima, Wash., spent the weekend with Jack's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Walty. The new electric water heater has been installed in the city hall. Visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cannon are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Parfrey of St. Louis and Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Caraway of Los Angeles. Mrs. Parfrey is the sister of Mrs. Cannon and Mrs. Caraway is the mother of Mr. Cannon. Many of our office holders are doing much to get their names in the paper and in the minds of their dear constituents. STORK SHOWER Special to News Flashes The ladies of the H.E.C. of the Talent Grange gave a stork shower for Mrs. Maxine Lacey, Friday evening, at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Lacey. The rooms were artistically decorated with spring flowers. From the flowers a stork shyly peeked. Mrs. Lacey was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Twenty eight ladies were present. ORGANIZED BASEBALL Patrick McAbee and Keith Thoreson have organized the ten to thirteen age group of boys into what promises to be two very fine teams. It is hoped to secure the service of a professional coach. A number of games are being planned for the summer. Ways and means of securing uniforms are being considered. C.F.G. DRESS UP The Crater Lake Camp Fire girls are the proud owners of new uniforms which arrived Wednesday. The girls will give a tea honoring their mothers and guardian mother at the city hall Thursday night. The candle lighting ceremony will also be presented. LAST PARTY The last card party of the school year will be given by the P.T.A. at the school cafeteria, Wednesday night, May 5. The occasion will be in honor of all mothers. The party will be in charge of the men members and they expect to make it a gala event. Special honors will be given the oldest mother, the youngest mother and the mother with the most children. Everyone is invited to attend. OPEN HOUSE Friday will be annual "Open House" at the school. N.F. failed to receive the program of events which probably will be found in the daily papers. Every parent should visit school on this occasion. A-1 CAFÉ Mrs. Hilda Williams is the new proprietor of the former S and D Café which will hereafter be known as the A-1 Café. Tomorrow, Saturday, will be the formal opening date. Free coffee will be served and the public is invited to call. VALLEY
DECORATORS
TALENT HARDWARE, G. A. SCHARFE, PROP. J. E. SCHULER REAL ESTATE LUNSFORD MOBIL GARAGE LOST: AMERICAN LEGION PIN. REWARD FOR RETURNING TO MRS. G. BALSTAD, 112 S. PACIFIC HIGHWAY, TALENT. SPRAY PAINTING: Commercial or house. Estimates given. John M. Gast, R2, Box 262. Phone Ashland 21264. 3 miles above Talent. Wagner Creek Road. FOR SALE: Mother Day Gifts, Jade, Agate, Myrtle wood, etc. WORK'S NOVELTY SHOP, ½ MI. S. OF TALENT, HIGHWAY 99. STATIONERY FOR MOTHER: Printed, embossed, monogrammed. Beautiful personalized gift. Immediate delivery. NEWS FLASHES, 109 S. 2 St., Talent. Roy and Edith Coffman have sold their home on W. Main St. to a Mr. Miller of K.F. Roy and Edith will vacate about the middle of May. Expect to go to Crescent City for a short rest cure. AFTER MAY 2 THE O.K. CAFÉ WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAY AND OPEN ON ALL OTHER DAYS. Page 5,
ads for:
TALENT CLUB PARKER'S TALENT CAFÉ MALT SHOP BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE TALENT METHODIST CHURCH Alice May Woolley, pastor 9:45--Sunday School 11:00--Morning Worship; Communion 7:45--Evening Service: "What can the Righteous do?" Through the Week Monday--Beginner's Bible Club Tuesday--Helping Hand Girls Tuesday (7:30)--Young People Wed.--Booster Boys Wed.--(Later) Bear Creek Gang Wed.--(7:45) Prayer Meeting, Parsonage. Thurs.--King's Daughters and Shining Light Girls GOOD CAFÉ FOR SALE: In Phoenix, grossing better than $200 a day. Completely equipped; 2 bedroom living quarters. $8500. Terms. See H. J. Peterson, Schuler Realtor. ½ mi. N. Phoenix, Highway 99 Phone 6485 Page 6,
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OK CAFÉ CANNON & SON ACME BETTER CLEANING SHELL STATION, DALE MOMANY, PROP. POP'S TRADING POST A friend of the editor remarks, "36 years ago, April 18, 1912 the snow was so deep that the trains were snowbound. This up in Yamhill County. Am I sure it was in April? Of course I'm sure. It was my wedding night. I had to hire a livery team and drive eight miles to the ceremony. I got lost and it took 12 hrs. to get there. My girl's ma was mighty nigh frozen and the minister charged me $2 extra." CUSTOM TRACTOR WORK
PLOWING DISCING LEVELING JOHN M. GAST R 2, BOX 262 PHONE 21264 3 MI ABOVE TALENT, WAGNER ROAD TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Sunday, May 2 10:00 a.m.--Bible School 11:00 a.m.--Sermon by Evangelist Clark A. Smith 7:00 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 8:00 p.m.--Sermon by Evangelist Clark A. Smith THE REVIVAL MEETING A fine interest is being taken in the Evangelistic Services which are being held in the Friends Church each night at 8:00 o'clock. Besides preaching very helpful and challenging messages, Rev. Clark gives a special message in song often accompanying his singing with a guitar. The Services will continue nightly through Wednesday evening, May 5, and very possibly through Sunday, May 9. Your presence is solicited, and whatever you may do in bringing friends and neighbors will be very much appreciated. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Everybody Reads News Flashes VOL. X NO. 19 FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1948 CHIEF COOPER ILL City Marshal C. W. Cooper was taken to the Ashland Community Hospital early Tuesday morning suffering a collapse due to low blood pressure. He has since returned to his home but it will be two weeks before he is again able to assume his work. In the meantime Ray Garland will act as city marshal. CLEANUP DAY The Garden Club has announced Sunday, May 23 as clean-up day at the Stearns Cemetery. Ladies are requested to bring covered dishes and the Garden Club will serve coffee and dessert. All are requested to be at the cemetery at 9:00 o'clock. SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT The Talent School Open House will be held tonight, Friday, May 7. The building and rooms will be open from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. for the parents and friends who wish the displays in the classrooms and halls. At 9 p.m. a program of band, orchestra chorus, folk dancing, and physical education will be presented in the gymnasium. All parents and friends are cordially invited. FINAL PARTY OF SEASON The card party sponsored by the P.T.A. and held Wednesday evening at the school was an enjoyable event and was attended by over fifty members. Twelve tables were in play. High score was won by Joe Fenton, Sr. Low score, Mrs. O. Thoreson; Door prize, Mrs. L. McConnell. Oldest mother present, Mrs. N. O'Neill of Yreka, Calif.; youngest mother, Marie Redenbough. Largest family, Mrs. Loyal Bates. Corsages and candy were given as prizes. The men served ice cream and cake. O'NEILL REUNION. Five generations of the O'Neill family will be present Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Sutton. HOUSE NUMBERS Ray Garland was delivering house numbers to the householders of Talent, Thursday and collecting 15¢ per house for the same. Mr. Garland states that lots of folks were not at home when he called. The city purchased the numbers in quantity lots and retailed them at cost in the interest of uniformity. DOINGS, HERE AND THERE A family reunion of the Burnettes will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Burnette, Sunday, honoring Ray's mother, Aunt Lily Burnette. Mrs. Theo. Lenaburg of Salem, daughter of Aunt Lily and Milam Burnette of Medford, son, will also be there. A large electric clock and neon sign have been installed at the Ideal Market adding to the attractiveness of the building. Word has been received by local post office workers that he approves the plan to restore R2 to the Talent office. Mrs. Bessie Murphy of Eugene, her mother, Mrs. Ella McMahan, and Mrs. E. White left this morning for Eugene. Mrs. White will be the guest of her son, Don, who is attending the University. The Brownies (Jr. Girl Scouts), met with their leader, Mrs. E. Jennings, Wednesday afternoon at the school. The group decorated the cafeteria for the P.T.A. party and made gifts for Mothers Day. Mrs. Margaret Mathes has been selected by the Community Club as delegate to the National Convention of Federated Womens Clubs. The convention will be held in Portland, May 28 to June 5. Jason Ottinger has been ill with the flu. Mrs. Gertrude Ottinger attended a luncheon at Grants Pass Friday. She also installed officers of the Home Extension Unit at Evans Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Chet Ricks of Bend are moving to Talent soon. The King's Daughters and The Shining Stars, of the M.E. Church, gave their mothers a banquet at the parsonage Thursday night. A group of Medford friends paid a surprise visit to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Walden, Saturday evening. A spaghetti dinner was enjoyed by all. The evening was spent with music and games. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bouldin returned home Wednesday morning after visiting in Los Angeles. While there Hugh attended the diesel school. Mrs. Fayette McDowell suffered severe injury of the hip Saturday while picking mushrooms. She was taken to the Ashland Hospital. Mrs. Vera Rice and Mrs. Fay Penrod took part in the style show at the Extension Festival held in Central Point, Wednesday. Easy Parking, Safe Parking--Our Store in the Heart of Talent THRIFT ITEMS For Mother's Day [sketch of bouquet with "Mother" in front] Cove Oysters--5 oz. 43¢ Parkay--lb.--39¢ Nucoa--lb.--39¢ Mayonnaise--Best Foods--Pt.--49¢ Smelt, Fresh Frozen--pkg.--35¢ Fillet Flounder--Cleaned, Frozen--pkg.--55¢ Cottage Cheese--Borden or Kraft--Pt.--27¢ Alka Seltzer--Reg. 60¢ size--pkg.--49¢ FROM THE GARDEN New potatoes--creaming size--5 lb.--16¢ Green onions--2 bu.--9¢ Cauliflower--head--13¢ Celery--stalk--13¢ MOTHER'S DAY CANDIES, CAKES EGGS--COUNTRY FRESH--DOZ.--45¢ STRAWBERRIES--CAN--49¢--Fresh Frozen SAT. MEAT SPECIALS Bacon Swift Sliced--lb.--65¢ Pickled Pigs Feet--2--19¢ Skinless wieners--lb.--43¢ Short ribs--lb.--35¢ Pure lard--lb.--27¢ Polish links--lb.--45¢ Order your cake for Mother's Day. Nice Cakes and Pastry on Hand [sketch of girl with donut] All Pastry and Bread Sold Here Oven Fresh to You We grind out coffee to your order STORE HOURS Weekdays--7:30-8:30 Saturdays--7:30-9:00 Sundays--9:00-7:30 THESE PRICES EFFECTIVE SATURDAY SUNDAY TALENT MARKET KING'S CAFÉ On Highway 99 at Talent [sketch of multiple scotty dogs] FOOD AT ITS BEST-- PROPERLY PREPARED, PROPERLY COOKED, PROPERLY SERVED. Complete dinners, T-Bone steak or chicken, $1.75. Plate lunch, 50¢. Short orders. Beverages We feature Dorothy's Home-Made Cake. Beer packaged to take out. Grey Hound Station TO FILL YOUR TRACTOR TIRES--COME HERE! We have the complete equipment to do the job Mobil Products BATTERIES Mobil Hobbs Delco Acme Cleaner Agency Tires and Tubes Lubrication MOBIL STATION F. W. Gilbreath, Proprietor Evergreen Bus Station [sketches of the backs of four heads] All Headed for the Barber Lester Davis, your TALENT BARBER Weekdays 5:30 to 8:30 P.M. Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Sundays Closed BRING THE FAMILY SEND THE CHILDREN On highway next to Ideal Have you seen Mrs. Boyer's pansy bed? If you have missed this and love flowers we suggest that you drive down and see them! The MEDFORD DODGERS will play their 1st game on the home lot tomorrow night (Fri.). Sect'y. of State Newbry will heave the initial pill. Gov. Hall is tearing about the state explaining some of his votes while a legislator-- legalized gambling, etc. He might also explain why he fired former governor Snell's liquor commission AUCTION LIST that discarded article and get the highest price--Attend our auction held every Wednesday at 7.00 P.M. Oak Street Bring your unused articles. We will sell them. ASHLAND
AUCTION YARD
ROOFS
By ACME ROOFING CO. Flat Roofing Composition Shingles Composition Roofing Call Ashland 8421 1035 Iowa St. We will appreciate an opportunity to estimate your job. NEW OWNERSHIP WILLIAM R. REED [sketch of two horseshoes hung upside down] WELCOME You will always find a friendly welcome waitin' you here. Any time is a good time to visit us. Beverages Served Packaged to Go Candies Tobacco TALENT CLUB [sketch of two Irish men whispering] "LET'S GO TO PARKERS' FOR LUNCH!" Home-cooked meals Homemade pies SUNDAY DINNERS $1.00 WEEK DAY PLATE LUNCH 60¢ Short Orders Soft Drinks Lunches Jumbo Milkshakes CLOSED WEDNESDAYS TALENT CAFÉ Special Deal $14 Any CHEVROLET Valve Grinding Including Gaskets, Refacing of Valves and Seats Complete Tuneup Delco Batteries Brakes Relined When you step on the brake does it--? BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE Refreshin'! Malted drinks, milk shakes, sundaes mixed just the way you like them. A real booster after school or work. How about a special sandwich and a cup of fresh coffee? We have some swell candy bars, too. MALT SHOP [sketch of a sundae and a milkshake] Magazines--School Supplies VARIETY SHOP CONTEST RULES FREE--One doll, one suit case and twenty piece wardrobe given as a bonus to the person whose sales slips from the VARIETY SHOP add up to the most business from now till midnight, Dec. 1948 CONTEST RULES 1. All sales cash. 2. Save all your sales slips. 3. You may buy in your own name. 4. You may buy in some child's name. 5. Sales slips not transferable. 6. All information regarding progress of contestants confidential. 7. All merchandise (except candy) counts. 8. Contest closes Dec. 20, 1948 at midnight. 9. Doll given away Dec. 21, 1948. 10. Judges to be disinterested persons. SEE DOLL AT VARIETY SHOP, NEXT DOOR TO FIRE HALL IN TALENT AND ENTER CONTEST AT ONCE. COME IN and look over our new samples of wallpaper DON'T FORGET we have a paint for every purpose We can hang your paper and do your painting on time payment plan. [sketch of paint brush painting] VALLEY DECORATORS Phone Ash. 21266 East Main St. Talent TIME-TESTED GLIDDEN PAINTS NEW TALENT HARDWARE Garden Tools We now have a supply of garden hoes and spading forks. These items are scarce. We suggest you buy now. A nice supply of hose. ALUMINUM WARE A good line of aluminum ware, heavy and light including dish pans. HOURS On Wednesday and Saturday we are open until 9 P.M. On other week days we close at 6:00. G. A. SCHARFE, PROP. CALLING ALL CARS [sketch of man speaking into floor microphone] Skilled service all makes of cars and trucks. GUARANTEED RIGHT When Ed does it it will be done right Brakes tested, adjusted, relined Complete overhauls. Give me a trial ED LUNSFORD MOBIL GARAGE [sketch of house] TO BUY OR SELL YOUR HOME SEE J. E. SCHULER, REALTOR H. J. Peterson, Manager Phone Med. 6485 ½ Mile North of Phoenix Highway 99 WANT ADS. Tender young red fryers 2½ lbs. and up. 50 cents a pound, live weight. ROB'T. CRAMER, WALDEN LANE, ½ mi. west of Talent School. R 2 Box 177A FOR SALE: 2 complete fishing outfits, $75. New ball glove and shoes for $8.50. Portable washing machine, $25. 31 A Ford tudor, good condition, $210 JOE A. WALDEN, Corner LEPREE and Gibson St. FOR SALE: Hosiery--Nylons, Lisle, Rayon. Anklets--for ladies and children. Bras, Slips, Panties, Gowns, Pajamas, Plastic Aprons and Raincoats, Two Way Stretch Girdles. Also, Men's Undershirts and Shorts. We make delivery in ten days. EVA WRIGHT, Apt. H., WORTHINGTON APT GIBSON STREET FOR RENT: Apartment, 2 rooms and bath, furnished. FIRST PLACE NORTH OF IDEAL MARKET HIGHWAY 99. FOR SALE: Kitchen range, very good condition. Also, 90 feet spray hose, 600 lb. pressure, nearly new. Bargain. T. J. BELL, 106 WEST WAGNER, TALENT. FOR SALE: Range hot water tank with fittings. $10. ROY ESTES, 104 S. I ST., TALENT OK CAFÉ Featuring Merchants Lunch--65¢ Pie, Big Slice--15¢ [sketch of pie slice] Closed Sundays Home Made Pies CUSTOM FARMING Garden Specialists Modern Equipment CANNON & SON GASOLINE INDIA TIRES [sketch of scallop with "SHELL" printed on it] BATTERIES ACCESSORIES DALE MOMANY, PROP. ACME Better Cleaning 3 Day Service Daily Pickup MOBIL STATION CUSTOM TRACTOR WORK Plowing Discing Leveling JOHN M. GAST R 2, Box 262 Phone 21264 3 MI ABOVE TALENT, WAGNER ROAD POP'S--TRADING--POST Universal Electric Vacuum Cleaner All attachments, like new. Stock Trailer Baby Crib Bed, complete Small Wood Kitchen Range Small Gas Range Dining Room Set Breakfast Sets. Hundred of other household and farm items at attractive prices. ON HIGHWAY 99--2 MILES SOUTH OF TALENT
While Chief Cooper is convalescing Ray
Garland has taken over the
reins. He is delivering the house numbers, correcting the mistakes of
the numbering committee, keeping the city water running, and being
generally useful.
TALENT METHODIST CHURCH
Alice May Woolley, Pastor Sunday, May 9 9:45--Sunday School The Primary Dep't. invites the mothers to a Mother's Day party. (Classes for the fathers while the mothers are with the children, so attend as a family if you can) 11:00--Morning Worship Special Mothers Day music and message. Gift for Oldest, Youngest mother, mother with youngest baby present, mother with most children present. 7:45--Evening Service Bible Clubs Monday--Beginners Tuesday--Helping Hand Girls (7:30) Young People Wednesday--Booster Boys (Later) Bear Creek Gang (7:45) Pray Meeting Thursday--King's Daughters TALENT LOCKER GROCERY S AND H GREEN STAMPS Saturday, Sunday Values MOTHER'S DAY SPECIALS Rancho Soup--Choice--2 cans--15¢ Beans & Bacon, Prairie, Lge. White--No. 2 can--22¢ Corn tenders sweet--No. 2 can--17¢ Spinach, Del Monte--No. 2½ can--20¢ Florida grapefruit--No. 2 can--13¢ Tomato juice, Del Rogue--1 qt.--26¢ Salmon, Alaska Pink--No. 2 can--52¢ Peanut Butter, Dennisons--1 lb.--39¢ Treno, Parade, Vel, Dreft--pkg.--29¢ Corn Flakes, Albers--pkg.--6¢ Py-Mak--pkg.--10¢ Oranges 2 doz.--39¢ Mission Peas--can--12¢ Applesauce--can--25¢ Grapefruit--4 for 29¢ LOCKERS AVAILABLE A-1 CAFÉ FORMERLY S&D NEW MANAGEMENT CLOSED TUESDAYS AT THE JUNCTION Plate Lunch--50¢ Short Orders Lunches Chili burgers Home Made Pies Chili Con Carne Pies and Chili to Take Home. Ask For It. MRS. HILDA WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor Irwin P. Alger Friday, May 7 8 p.m.--EVANGELISTIC SERVICE SATURDAY, May 8 1 p.m.--Boys Church League Soft Ball Game at Ashland Jr. High Play Ground. 8 p.m.--EVANGELISTIC SERVICE Sunday, May 8, MOTHER'S DAY 10 a.m.--Bible School, Special time will be given to TRIBUTES TO MOTHERS. 11 a.m.--MOTHER'S DAY SERMON by Evangelist A. Clark Smith 7 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 8 p.m.--CLOSING EVANGELISTIC SERVICE of REVIVAL CAMPAIGN. Have you attended any of the Revival Meeting Services at the Friends Church? The services have been well attended, and have been a source of great spiritual blessing. Why not attend the closing Services? If you are not attending church regularly elsewhere we invite you to be present especially this coming MOTHER'S DAY SUNDAY! All our grocers have taken a day off for fishing during the past week. As far as we can learn their records are still clear--none of them have caught any undersized fish. COLDWELL and SON
Your Chevron Station We carry a complete line of Chevron and Standard products and accessories. CHEVRON ATLAS Champion Spark Plugs Tires Tubes Batteries Complete Lubrication Tire Repairs We give S & H Green Stamps. Ask for your copy of "Bill of Rights" THE POINT [sketch of child sitting on a sharp object] S-E-R-V-I-C-E Yes, Sir! When anything goes wrong with you radio or electrical appliance just call me! Prompt, guaranteed service at reasonable prices. LEN SPARKS, Technician Next to Talent Barber LET US--DO THE WORK A GOOD DEAL ON COMPLETE BRAKE RELINING Heavy truck lining. Passenger Car. See us for special Valve grinding Welding General Repair Work Batteries Spark Plugs TALENT GARAGE Stanley Fuss FOR SALE: HIGHWAY FRONTAGE IN TALENT. Building suitable for business and living quarters. New. Price, $3600 Cash. PHOENIX. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE AND GOOD LOT. $1000 Down. Easy Terms. Price $3150. TALENT. NEW 2 BEDROOM. LOT 100x100. Easy Terms. Price $7100. PHOENIX. 1 ACRE, GOOD 2 BEDROOM HOUSE. $3800. Easy Terms. For above buys see H. J. PETERSON, MGR. I. E. SCHULER AGENCY. ½ Mile North of Phoenix on HIGHWAY 99, or PHONE 6485, MEDFORD. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Yes, every car owner needs public liability and property damage insurance in a national standard, non-assessable policy. You get it for $15.10 first six months, $10.10 semi-annually thereafter, in the Farmers Insurance Group. Call Louis H. Gallatin, 146 Central Ave., Ashland, or phone Ashland, 7117. FOR SALE: WALNUTS, FINE QUALITY, 25¢ PER LB. CALL AT BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE. NOTICE Cleanup day at Stearns Cemetery, May 23. Ladies bring a covered dish. The Garden Club will furnish coffee and dessert. Be at cemetery at 9 A.M. YOU ARE INVITED TO CONTRIBUTE (News Flashes) This page will be issued whenever we have material to fill it. We invite our readers and friends to supply the material. Here are some suggestions: Recipes--Letters--Description of Hobbies--Suggestions for Community Betterment--Original Poems--Suggestions--Questions (Maybe some of our readers can answer them)--Cartoons (not over 3"x5")--In fact anything that you care to contribute. Of course we can't print statements that reflect on the character of any person. Please sign your name to your articles. If you so request your name will not be printed. WE ASK YOU TO HELP MAKE THIS PAGE SUCCESSFUL. ROUGHEST BUNCH AT TALENT SCHOOL The seventh grade has the reputation for being the "roughnecks" of Talent School. As we noticed that Jesse James has made the headlines once more we thought there might be some who would be interested in reading a little seventh grade history. There were five boys in the seventh grade who were so rough and tough that they were awarded football letters. Four received basketball letters and five played baseball. Thirty-five percent of the band (6 members) were from the seventh grade. About twenty-five percent (5 members) of the orchestra were seventh graders. The seventh grade furnished two people to work in the cafeteria each day during the school term. One of the very efficient yell leaders was a seventh grader. The seventh grade sold refreshments at the basketball games the past winter earning over one hundred dollars ($100.00). We also paid dues of .25 per month part of the year and .10 per member the balance of the year to the class fund. Out of this fund the class donated $5.00 to the March of Dimes, $30.00 for grade-school athletic equipment (basketball shirts, $25; baseballs $5) and $8.00 for transportation for grade school basketball team. We gave the eighth grade a swimming party and picnic, the latter costing us more than $30. We still have money in the treasury. Even the teacher must be a "roughneck," as he openly admits that he would rather teach the eighth grade next year than any other grade in Talent school. Yes! We are rough and expect to be more so next year. We will have more members in the band and orchestra next year and as for athletics--the Eighth Grade will not be "Warming the Bench"! SEVENTH
GRADE CLASS OF '48 TALENT SCHOOL
Ed. Note: This is one of the finest letters composed by seventh graders that we have ever read. The teacher has cause to be proud of the "roughnecks." SPEEDERS, SLOW DOWN! For some time drivers of "hot-rods," motorbikes and motorcycles have been using Walden Lane as a speedway. Many small children live on this road; there are no sidewalks and this "speeding" has become a menace. From now on the number of any speeding car will be taken and turned over to the State Police. Alice
Burnette and others
CORRECTION To the Public: The rumor has been started that at the last minute I changed my mind and voted against "consolidation." This rumor is not true. I worked for and voted for consolidation when I became convinced that it was for the best interest of our children and the taxpayers. At the time of the first election I favored consolidating with Ashland until we found that Ashland was not agreeable. This statement is to clear the records as to where I stood. The issue was settled at the election. Fred
Rapp
RECIPE FOR SALAD For an unusual salad combination use grated raw turnip with shredded cabbage, generous slices of green peppers and some crisp florets of cauliflower. Grated carrots may be added for color. PHILOSOPHY If you make people think that they think they will love you. If you really make them think, they will hate you. Small boy's essay: "Socrates was a great man. He was a Greek. He went around telling people what to do. They poisoned him." Because her husband shot tin cans off her head with a slingshot, a Connecticut woman was given her freedom. Nature does her best to teach us. The more we overeat the harder she makes it for us to get close to the table. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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TALENT OREGON
VOL. X NO. 23 FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1948 FIREWORKS, TABOO There is a city ordinance making it a misdemeanor to discharge fireworks inside the corporate limits of Talent. This ordinance will be strictly enforced and anyone violating the same will be given a ticket. C.
W. Cooper,
City Marshal NOTICE OF SANITARY SERVICE This is to certify that the town council and mayor of Talent have granted exclusive sanitary service rights to Mr. Gordon Grow. Harold
Straus
Mayor CLOTHING AID TO FLOOD VICTIMS The Talent Camp Fire Girls are collecting donations of clothing for the Vanport flood victims. All types of clothing are needed. Please leave bundles at the Talent Locker or leave word and the girls will call. ANOTHER CONSOLIDATION ELECTION County superintendent C. R. Bowman was in town Wednesday, posting notices of an election to be held on June 14. At this election the question of consolidation between Talent and Anderson Creek school districts will be determined. It is forecast that the vote will be very light. WATER SITUATION The city water bonds have been printed and are now being offered for sale. As soon as the sale is consummated the contract for excavating the well will be awarded. According to Chief Cooper there probably [will be] a water shortage during the time the well is being dug since the site is the same as the present lower well. CAMPFIRE GIRLS, NOTICE Campfire Girls will meet at the City Hall Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A second group of Campfire Girls and a group of Blue Birds will be organized under supervision of Alice Burnette and Marion Bohls. Girls under ten years may join the Blue Birds. Those over that age may join the Campfire Girls. Girls interested should attend. SANITARY SERVICE The confusion in our garbage disposal plans has been settled by the appointment of Gordon Grow, 135 N. Front St., as exclusive collector. Mr. Grow is well and favorably known in Talent. He has driven one of the school buses during the past school year. Mr. Grow states that he will install modern equipment and render regular service to the residents of Talent. DOINGS AND FOLKS Mrs. Ira Culver is in the Sacred Heart Hospital undergoing a kidney operation. Her many neighbors and friends send greetings and wishes for an early recovery. The V.F.W. wish to thank the business houses and residents of Phoenix and Talent for their fine support during the recent "Poppy Sale." Roy and Edith Coffman have moved to the Rawden property which they recently purchased. Margaret and Harry Hamilton and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Bates and family, Donna Dale and Larry Quackenbush spent the weekend splashing in the ocean at Harbor, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lacey are the parents of a boy, born Saturday, May 29 at Medford Community Hospital. They have named him Daniel Lloyd. Several Talent High School students are looking for summer work. Look through our want ads or contact the editors if you need help. Mrs. Scharfe of the Talent Hardware is spending a few days visiting relatives at Crescent City. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Davis a baby boy, June 1st at Medford Community Hospital. A surprise party was given Mr. and Mrs. Walter Watkins by a group of friends at their ranch home. The Watkins recently sold their home. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. W. McConnell, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lakey and children. CLOSED FOR TWO DAYS
TALENT CAFÉ WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY TO COMPLETE REDECORATING. BE THRIFTY WITH THRIFT ITEMS Plenty of safe parking REMEMBER THE CAMPFIRE GIRL DRIVE FOR FLOOD VICTIM CLOTHING. [sketch of lettuce & asparagus] Carnation milk--2 cans--27¢ Pinto beans--3 lb.--38¢ Kellogg Corn Soya--14¢ Ivory Soap--med.--3 for 29¢ Peach Preserves--lb. jar--20¢ Tomato Soup--Campbell's--3 for 25¢ Alaska red salmon--can--65¢ Cottage cheese--Borden's--pt--29¢ FROM THE GARDEN New potatoes--U.S. No. 1 Size B--5 lb.--13¢ New potatoes--Shafter washed, U.S. 1A--10 lb.--39¢ Dry onions--5 lb.--33¢ Lemons--doz.--27¢ Trend--Swell for dishes--3 pkg.--43¢ Alka Seltzer--lge.--49¢ Napkins--for your birthday party--pkg.--15¢ Hand lotion--Jergen's--inc. tax--52¢ SAT MEAT SPECIALS Tillamook cheese--lb.--63¢ Bacon squares--lb.--39¢ Skinless wieners--lb.--43¢ Pigs Feet, p'kld.--2 for 19¢ Gillette thin blades--4--10¢ WE FEATURE LOCAL ICE CREAM ORDER FOR THE PICNIC [sketch of boy with donut] LITHIA OVEN FRESH STORE HOURS Weekdays--7:30-8:30 Saturday--7:30-9:30 Sundays--9:00-7:30 Prices Effective Saturday-Sunday TALENT MARKET KING'S CAFÉ [sketches of man in canoe fishing] Food at Its Best on Highway 99 at Talent Complete Dinners, T-Bone Steak or Chicken--$1.75 Our Famous Plate Lunch--50¢ Short Orders Beverages We Feature Dorothy's Homemade Cake Beer Packaged To Take Home Greyhound Bus Station FILL YOUR TRACTOR TIRES HERE MOBIL PRODUCTS We have the complete equipment to do the job. BATTERIES MOBIL HOBBS DELCO ACME CLEANER AGENCY TIRES AND TUBES LUBRICATION MOBIL STATION F. W. GILBREATH, PROP. EVERGREEN BUS STATION [sketch of 3 male heads of hair] HEADS "A modern haircut now and then is good for women and for men." Lester Davis, your TALENT BARBER HOURS Weekdays--5:30 P.M.-8:30 Saturdays--9:30 A.M.-8:30 Sundays--CLOSED On the Highway Next to Ideal AUCTION LIST that discarded article Get highest price Attend our auction held every Wednesday at 7:30 P.M., Oak Street Bring your unused articles. We will sell them. ASHLAND AUCTION YARD WANT
ADS.
FOR SALE: One set of Robert Louis Stevenson's books. Complete set of 10 volumes for $5.00. In perfect condition. Included are "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "New Arabian Nights," "Treasure Island," "Kidnapped," etc. MRS.
K. V. THORESON, 113 S. FIRST ST.
WANTED: Work, baby sitting, caring for
children, house work, odd jobs. BARBARA SAMPLE.
FOR SALE: House, nearly new, with nice double lot. Modern bath room, electric water heater, etc. The house can be converted into two apartments. MRS. KILBURN, 107 VALLEY VIEW ST. FOR SALE: Strawberry plants, you dig. Gem everbearing. $1.00 per hundred. ALBERT CULVER, S. FIRST ST. WORK WANTED: Housework, odd jobs, caring for children. DELORES BOATWRIGHT, E. MAIN ST. STATIONERY: SPECIAL DEAL. 100 business envelopes, printed your return address. $1.00. Prompt Service. Mail to News Flashes, Box 146 or Leave at 109 S. Second St. DO YOU KNOW? That when Ed does a job it must be done right Skilled service on all makes of cars and trucks. Everything from brake adjustment to complete overhaul. Give me a trial. Every job I complete is guaranteed to be right. Come in and get acquainted. I will be glad to give you an estimate on your job. ED LUNSFORD, PROPRIETOR MOBIL GARAGE A-1 CAFÉ Sandwiches Variety Located at Junction Open 7:30 A.M. Close Midnight Closed Tuesdays SUNDAY SPECIAL CHICKEN AND NOODLE DINNER WEEKDAY DINNERS 11:30 TO 1:30 50¢ Home Made Pie and Chili to Take Home TO BUY OR SELL YOUR HOME, SEE T. E. SCHULER, REALTOR H. J. Peterson, Manager Phone Med. 6485 ½ Mile North of Phoenix on Highway 99 POSSIBILITY There is a possibility that our next issue may be printed on "pink" or may not be printed at all. The wholesale house from whom we purchase paper is in the flood area of Portland. Our last order has not been acknowledged. Talent Café will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday of this week to permit completion of redecorating. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Blackburn have purchased improved acreage two miles south of Talent. For Safe Economical Auto Insurance call L. H. Gallatin, the insurance man. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Burnette (Pink and Peggy) and family of Mesa, Arizona, have returned to Talent for an extended stay with Mrs. May Hamilton. A
FULL LINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
Paints Varnishes Pure Boiled Linseed Oil AT BIG TOWN PRICES GLIDDEN--TIME-TESTED Also Texolite, a cold water paint in all colors. [sketch of paint brush] VALLEY DECORATORS Store E. Main, Talent Phone Ashland 21266 A LUCKY FIND [sketch of horseshoe with shamrock] Nourishing and Refreshing We are waiting to serve you frosted malted drinks, ice cream and sundaes that hit the spot. A real booster on a warm day. Coffee and Sandwich How about a cup of our supreme coffee and one of our special sandwiches? You will find what you crave in fountain service here. MALT SHOP Candy bars Sunday papers Magazines Late Books OPEN SUNDAYS LOCATED IN TALENT MARKET BLDG. PROMPT SERVICE A COOL SPOT ON A WARM DAY [sketch of boy with bat pointing to a big T on his shirt] You will find a friendly welcome waiting you here. Beverages served or packaged to go. Tobacco Candy TALENT CLUB YOCKEL FUEL Phone Ashland 5981 Sawdust Dry slabs Blocks Green Red Fir Slabs All sawdust removed LARGE LOAD--$7.50 On #99 at Talent LET'S GO TO "PARKERS" FOR LUNCH! [sketch of two people talking over fence] Home-Cooked Meals Home Made Pies Fountain Service Sunday Chicken Dinner--$1.00 Weekday Plate Lunch--60¢ Short Orders Soft Drinks Lunches TALENT CAFÉ Closed Wednesday A good place to eat SPECIAL DEAL ANY CHEVROLET $14 Valve Grinding, Including Gaskets, Refacing of Valves and Seats, Complete Tuneup Delco Batteries Brakes Relined Let Us Check Your Brakes. BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE For custom sawing see Art Wisner at Anderson Creek Mill. Your logs sawed to order. EPITAPH "I hit the corner at fifty-five. That's the reason I ain't alive. My 'hot rod' crashed the corner pole. They planted me in a six-foot hole." A letter states: "Fore and aft, big and little, great and small, the people of Talent utterly disregard the ordinary traffic rules. We erect "Stop" signs and then ignore them. We park on the left side of the streets, in the middle of the streets, headed into the sidewalks, on the sidewalks. Hot rodders use the streets for speedways in spite of the deep chuckholes here there and every place. What is the matter? Have we outgrown the ordinary safety driving rules made for our protection or are we just too d---- indifferent to do anything about it. Other towns enforce traffic laws. Why in ---- can't we?" Ed. Note: The rest of our correspondent's letter is expurgated due to preponderance of four-letter Saxon words. We refer to the part we print to the "powers that be." CANNED FOOD FOR LESS Peas--Inland Valley--No. 2 can--11¢ Cut Beans--Garden--No. 2 can--13¢ Spinach--Bountiful--No. 2½ can--14¢ Burbank Hominy, Large size can--17¢ Corn Royal Club--2 for 39¢ Pork and Beans, Dennison's--can--16¢ Sauer Kraut, Columbia--can--11¢ Peanut Butter, Dennison--jar--39¢ Rancho Soup--All Brands--2 tins--15¢ Schilling Coffee--lb.--48¢ Folger Coffee--lb.--50¢ Lipton's Tea bags--16--19¢ Golden Grain Spaghetti Dinner with Cheese--No. 2 size--12¢ Crystal White Bar Soap--bar--8¢ Kellogg's Corn Flakes, Large--pkg.--17¢ Joy Muffin Mix--2 pkg.--29¢ Mello-Jel Jello--2 pkg.--15¢ Gold Dust Cleanser--25¢ Rinso--pkg.--37¢ LOCKERS AVAILABLE WE GIVE S&H GREEN STAMPS TALENT LOCKER GROCERY SATURDAY SUNDAY VALUES Page 7, ads for: COLDWELL AND SON CHEVRON LEN SPARKS ELECTRICIAN YOU WILL HIT THE RIGHT SPOT [sketch of man shooting bow and arrow] When you bring your work to Stanley Fuss. See us for our special on brake relining. Valve grinding Welding General Repairs We are completely equipped for any job on any car. BATTERIES SPARK PLUGS TALENT GARAGE TALENT SANITARY SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC: I wish to state that having been appointed garbage collector by the City Council of Talent I have ordered modern equipment including a new Ford garbage truck. I will give the people of Talent regular efficient service. I am a Talent resident, living at 135 N. Front St. I will pick up weekly, Wednesday, in the residence district; twice weekly, Monday and Friday, at business houses. RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Residences, $1.00 per month; Stores, $2.00. I will appreciate your patronage. GORDON GROW, MGR. Mr. and Mrs. H. Blackburn of Jefferson, Iowa, are visiting at the home of their son Dean. Mr. and Mrs. John Sample went to Portland Friday returning Monday with a new logging truck. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parr left for Eugene, Saturday. They expect to enter summer school at Oregon. The Worthington Apartments have been sold recently to Mr. Sykes of Roseburg. CUSTOM SAWING Your logs sawed to order We are prepared and equipped to saw your logs to order, either on shares or at a reasonable charge. If you are interested call at the mill or contact the owner. ART WISNER OWNER ANDERSON CREEK MILL CUSTOM FARMING Garden Specialists PLOWING DISCING ROTOTILLING HARROWING Modern Equipment Everything to put your ground in first-class shape. No job too large or small. Call at our residence or phone 109 W. Wagner Ave., Talent Phone ASH 7769 CANNON & SON Herman Cannon Carlton Cannon ACME BETTER CLEANING 3 Day Service Daily Pickup MOBIL STATION AGENCY GOING FISHING ? GET YOUR FISH EGGS AT TALENT HARDWARE STORE. NOTICE: AFTER JUNE 1 WE WILL OPEN AT 6:00 AM AND CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT [sketch of scallop with "SHELL" printed on it] BATTERIES INDIA TIRES NEW SPARK PLUG TESTER-CLEANER BRING 'EM IN GASOLINE ACCESSORIES DALE MOMANY, PROP. POP'S TRADING POST This week's specials Portable Phonograph Good Lawn Mower Library Tables Coffee Tables, New Bathroom Cupboard Bring Your Unused Articles to Pop's and Get a Fair Price On Highway 99 2 Mi. South Talent TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger Saturday, June 5 2:00 p.m.--Boys' Softball game, Medford Friends Church Sunday, June 6--Visitors' Day! 10:00 a.m.--Bible School 11:00 a.m.--Worship Hour 7:00 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 8:00 p.m.--Song and Praise Service Wednesday, June 9 8:00 p.m.--Prayer Meeting TO BE CLOSED The Talent Café will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday of next week in order to complete redecorating. When you need insurance of any kind call L. H. Gallatin, Phone 7117, Ashland. Mr. Gallatin represents reliable companies and will give you advice upon which you can depend. WANTED: Art needlework on consignment--Lillian's Olive Shop WANT ADS YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to BOX 146, TALENT or leave at 109 S. SECOND. PLANTS: If you don't have your flower or vegetable plants I still have some good ones. Tomato, cabbage, flowers, etc. Reasonable. CLARENCE HOLDRIDGE, WAGNER CREEK ROAD. FOR SALE: Modern new home. DEAN BLACKBURN, 203 S. SECOND ST. FOR SALE: Ladies' and men's Gemen and other brands of expansion watch bands, leather straps, watches, etc. Also quick service on popular wrist watch stems and crowns. WESLEY BOYER, 229 GIBSON ST., TALENT. FOR SALE: Plants for sale. Vegetable and flower. Nice pansy plants. BOYER'S GREEN HOUSE 229 GIBSON STREET. SEWING: Altering and sewing. MRS. WALTY, 105 N. FRONT WANTED: Work caring for children, house work, any kind of work. EDNA PETERS, 321 OLD HIGHWAY, NEW McCURTAIN'S GARAGE. Page 10, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET FOUNTAIN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
News Flashes TALENT OREGON EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES VOL. X NO. 24 FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1948 MRS. WINNIE NETHERLAND Mrs. Winnie Netherland, 83, who made her home with her sister, Mrs. Meda Fox, died Sunday at a Medford hospital. During the past two years Mrs. Netherland has made her home with Mrs. Fox. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Nellie Smith of Bellingham, Washington, also by a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Perl Funeral Home. Interment in Winters, Calif. NOTICE All dogs must be kept on leash or penned until Sept. 1, 1948. By order of town council. C.
W. Cooper, Marshal
BROWNIES TO MEET The 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade Brownies will meet at the school Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs.
E. A. Jennings, Leader
CAMPFIRE GIRLS The Camp Fire Girls will meet at the city hall Friday, June 18, at 7:30 P.M. New girls of the 5th grade will enter the group. Helen
Wisner, Guardian
BLUE BIRDS There will be a meeting of the Blue Birds on the lawn of the city hall Friday, June 25, at 2 o'clock. FROM SCENE OF FLOOD Mr. and Mrs. Edward Switzer have just returned from a visit to Astoria. While in the north they visited the scene of flood devastation. They state that all they could see for miles was water and broken homes. HOME FROM HOSPITAL Mrs. Ira Culver who underwent an operation at the Sacred Heart Hospital last week was able to be returned to her home on Friday. Mrs. Culver is convalescing nicely. ANNUAL GUEST DAY COMMUNITY CLUB The Annual Guest Day of Talent Community Club will be held at the city hall, June 16 at 2 P.M. All ladies are invited, especially elderly ladies and new people. Come, get acquainted. Program and refreshments. Edna
Holdridge
WHAT FOLKS ARE DOING Miss Barbara Burnette celebrated her tenth birthday Tuesday afternoon at her home on Walden Lane. Among the guests were Mrs. Doris Corey, Allen Hoffman, Betty Jean Jennings, Yvonne Prettyman, Cora Mae Gleim, Doreen Burnette, Lonnis Burnette, Connie Outhfroth and Joan Outhfroth. John Gast has purchased the ranch of Mrs. Phoebe Beers, located on Wagner Creek. Mrs. Beers plans to leave shortly to visit her father in Idaho. Dick Skeeters captured the Mail Tribune trophy at the Medford Gun Club shoot on Sunday. Ralph Reed, president of the local Lions Club, has returned from La Grande where he attended the State Convention of the organization. At the Thursday night meeting of the club he reported on the convention activities. Mr. and Mrs. Al Moon of Colfax, Calif. called on the Scharfes Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Moon were on their way to Portland. Mr. Moon is a nephew of Mrs. Scharfe. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coghill and children Don and Nancy have returned from Portland. Nancy, who contracted pneumonia while in Portland, is well on the road to recovery. Mae and Harry Lowe spent Monday transacting business in Butte Falls. In case you don't know it Talent is now on D.S. Time in harmony with other towns of the valley. The city council has taken the necessary action to make the business effective. The only outfits still on standard time are the S.P., County Court, News Flashes, and the farmers' cows. ATTENTION PLEASE! Saturday-Sunday Values [sketch of man with flash taking photograph] Chocolate Chips--Rockwood--25¢ Coconut--pkg.--19¢ Hershey Syrup--chocolate--15¢ Karo, Blue or Red--5 lb.--59¢ Kitchen Bouquet--19¢ Worcestershire--sauce--17¢ Starch, elastic--2 pkg.--19¢ Vel, Giant Size--pkg.--79¢ Floor Wax, Johnson--59¢ Spic and Span--pkg.--23¢ REMEMBER DAD'S DAY JUNE 20 Cakes Cigars Tobacco Frozen Peas, Pictsweet or Agen--pkg.--25¢ SAT. MEAT SPECIALS Tenderized steak--2 for 35¢ Swift's Prem. Bacon--½ lb. cello wrapped--pkg.--37¢ Short Ribs--lb.--39¢ Dried Beef--serves four--pkg.--39¢ WOODBURY HAND SOAP--4 bars--37¢ Trend, Special--3 pkg.--43¢ FROM THE GARDEN Lemons, Sunkist--doz.--27¢ Green Onions--2 bu.--11¢ Radishes--2 bu.--9¢ Celery--each 15¢ LITHIA [sketch of girl looking at a donut] BAKERY PRODUCTS Oven Fresh We grind coffee to suit STORE HOURS Weekdays--7:30-8:30 Saturday--7:30-9:30 Sundays--9:00-7:30 EASY SAFE PARKING TALENT MARKET REDUCED TO SELL THESE AND MANY OTHER ITEMS Door Chimes--Reg. $5.00--Now $2.50 Fire Extinguishers--Reg. $14.50--Now $7.50 Roller Skates--Reg. $3.50--Now $2.00 Water Softeners--Half-Price Picnic Boxes, Metal, Ice Comp't.--$4.00 Coleman Lanterns--Garden Soakers--Juicers COLDWELL & SON S&H stamps with gas and oil. New merchandise--Come and get it now. COMPLETE CAR LUBRICATION, Battery Charging and Repairs Atlas Tires and Tubes CHEVRON Chevron Products Accessories S-E-R-V-I-C-E Yes, Sir! When anything goes wrong with your radio, car ignition or electrical appliance just call on me! Prompt guaranteed service at reasonable prices. LEN SPARKS, TECHNICIAN [sketch of man with umbrella walking in rain] LET IT RAIN! Next to Talent Barber YOU WILL HIT THE SPOT When you bring your work to Stanley Fuss. [sketch of man with bow and arrow] Now is the time to have your farm machinery welded and put in order. We are prepared to do any job on any make of car TALENT GARAGE Batteries Spark Plugs TALENT SANITARY SERVICE [circle with "T S S"] We collect on Wednesdays in residence section--A.M., Eastside; P.M., Westside. We collect on Monday and Friday at Business Houses. RATES: Resident, $1.00 Mo.; Stores, $2.00 Mo. SPECIAL NOTICE We also haul away and dispose of trash of any kind. We charge a small fee for this additional service. We are equipped to do a first-class job. Let us help you clear your place of unsightly rubbish. GORDON GROW, MGR. Located at 135 N. Front St. John Gast has purchased the ranch and home of Mrs. Phoebe Beers located on Wagner Creek. Roger Johnson of the United States Marines spent the weekend visiting the Peters family on the Old Highway. KING'S CAFÉ [sketches of man in canoe fishing] Food at Its Best on Highway 99 at Talent Complete Dinners, T-Bone Steak or Chicken--$1.75 Our Famous Plate Lunch--50¢ Short Orders Beverages We Feature Dorothy's Homemade Cake Beer Packaged To Take Home Greyhound Bus Station A COOL-RUNNING MOTOR ALL SUMMER Let us FLUSH your radiator [circle with "Mobil Products"] Clean Radiator Cool Motor Smoother running LET US TELL YOU ABOUT IT Batteries, Tires, Tubes Complete lubrication MOBIL STATION Acme Cleaning Agency F. W. Gilbreath, Prop. [sketch of 3 male heads of hair] HEADS "A modern haircut now and then is good for women and for men." Lester Davis, your TALENT BARBER HOURS Weekdays--5:30 P.M.-8:30 Saturdays--9:30 A.M.-8:30 Sundays--CLOSED On the Highway Next to Ideal AUCTION LIST that discarded article and get highest price--Attend our auction held every Wednesday at 7.00 P.M. Oak Street Bring your unused articles. We will sell them. ASHLAND AUCTION YARD WANTED: Work. Baby sitting, caring for children. Odd jobs. BARBARA
SAMPLE
Harland
Lowe, member of the 830th Bomb Group, flew over Talent today.FOR FATHER'S DAY: NYLON HOSE, ALL COLORS. SEE MRS. EVA WRIGHT, WORTHINGTON APTS. Wanted: Odd jobs. Caring for children. DOLORES BOATWRIGHT The Dean Blackburns are preparing to move to their new home, the Spencer place, south of Talent. AN EXPLANATION AND APOLOGY Friday is our most busy day at 109 S. Second St. We work under pressure from very early in the morning (Standard Time) in order that News Flashes may be completed, folded, and delivered on time. We hope that, whenever possible, business and other calls will be made on some other day. Thanks. Dave Block brought us some nice radishes and onions from his garden last week. Dogs will be dogs and it is getting to the point where dogs in Talent are forced to lead dogs' lives. Of course it can't be helped, but it is pretty [cut off] SAVE AT THE LOCKER Coffee--Folger--lb.--50¢ Hill--lb.--48¢ Trend--2 pkg.--29¢ Special Rancho Soup--All Kinds--2 cans--15¢ ACT NOW--Fruit season is here. Reserve your locker now. A few available. LOCKERS Grapefruit, Golden Holly--No. 2 can--25¢ Peas, Inland Valley--No. 2 can--11¢ Green beans, Garden--No. 2 can--14¢ Spinach, Bountiful--No. 2½ can--17¢ Sauerkraut, Columbia--No. 2 can--12¢ FREE DISH GIVEN WITH ALBER'S CORN FLAKES Apricot-Pineapple, Dude Ranch--30¢ Peanut Butter, Dennison--lb.--39¢ Egg Noodle and Turkey, Rancher's Pride--34 oz.--49¢ Dog Food, Timberline--3 cans--29¢ Bar Soap, Crystal White--Bar--9¢ Rinso, Large--box--39¢ Mello-Jell--2/15¢ Grapefruit--4 for 28¢ Oranges, Juicy--2 doz.--39¢ Potatoes, New large--lb.--6¢ FREE PKG. "JOY MIX"--$3.00 order S&H Green Stamps--with all purchases TALENT LOCKER GROCERY Frozen Foods--Prices Effective Saturday, Sunday DO YOU KNOW? That when Ed does a job it must be done right Skilled service on all makes of cars and trucks. Everything from brake adjustment to complete overhaul. Give me a trial. Every job I complete is guaranteed to be right. Give me a trial. Every job I complete is guaranteed to be right. I will give you an estimate on your work. ED LUNSFORD, PROPRIETOR MOBIL GARAGE A-1 CAFÉ After June 13, closed Sunday Located at Junction Closed Sunday Open 8:30 to midnight Sandwiches Lunches Junction SPECIAL WEEKDAY DINNER--daily change menu--50¢ VARIETY OF GOOD SALADS--With Salted Wafers--30¢ CONEY ISLAND HOT DOGS!!!!! For the young folks HOME MADE PIES AND CHILI, TAKE HOME TO BUY OR SELL YOUR HOME, SEE T. E. SCHULER, REALTOR Phone Med. 6485 H. J. Peterson, Manager ½ Mile North of Phoenix on Highway 99 Talent, 2 bedroom, modern home. $3100. $500 down. Talent. Almost new 2 bedroom home on corner lot, 100x100. $1000 down. Easy terms on balance. Phoenix. 3 acres. Good soil. City water, electricity. Fenced. Price $2500. Talent. Small 2 bedroom home. Modern. 2 stoves. Lot 50x100. $500 down. For a good buy in a home or a ranch see H. J. Peterson Schuler Real Estate ½ Mi. N. Phoenix Phone Med. 6485 FOR SAFE, ECONOMICAL HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CALL L. H. GALLATIN, PHONE 7117 ASHLAND FOR SALE: 2 BUCKSAWS FOR $1. 109 S. 2ND. TIME-TESTED GLIDDEN YOU CAN'T BUY BETTER PAINT You can't find more skilled workmen than the Valley Decorators Easy terms on a complete paint job if you like. Ask us about it. VALLEY DECORATORS Phone Ashland 21266 Store at Main [sketch of paint brush] FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger SUNDAY, June 13 10:00 a.m.--BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.--WORSHIP Service conducted by Young People in absence of Pastor. 7:00 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 8:00 p.m.--PRAISE AND WORSHIP. Message by Rev. Hoste of Medford. WEDNESDAY, June 16 8:00 p.m.--PRAYER MEETING Ernie Allen of the Ideal went fishing Wednesday of last week and caught some fish. KYNISTON-MONTAGUE Arthur R. Kyniston, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kyniston, and Miss Winnie Montague of Alameda, Calif. were married in Nevada on June 7. The young couple will make their home in Calif. CITY FATHERS MEET Extension of closed season on dogs to Sept. 1, adoption of D.S. Time, discussed water situation. BOY SCOUTS ORGANIZE At city hall, Wednesday night, Albert Culver, Jr. as Scout Master. Details in our next issue. IDEAL MARKET FOUNTAIN Quality Frozen Foods Located on Highway 99 South of Talent Junction Free, easy parking Store open weekdays and Sunday Drive out and save Prices Plainly Marked Prices effective Saturday--Sunday Lower Everyday Prices SAVE ON THESE ITEMS Catsup--bottle--15¢ Hershey Bars--3 bars--11¢ Mayonnaise--Best Food--Pt.--47¢ Coffee--Folgers--lb.--50¢ Snowdrift--Shortening--3 lb.--$1.15 Salad dressing--Royal Club--qt--.51 Peas, Klondike--3 No. 3 cans--.29 Peaches, Freestone--2 No. 2½ cans--.49 Corn, Pictsweet, vacuum pack--2 cans--.23 Hominy, Otoe--2 No. 2 cans--.23 Syrup, Colonial--Waffle and Pancake--pt--.14 Cigarettes, choice--daily price--carton--$1.33 Lux, Lifebuoy, Toilet soap--bar--.10 Beer. Your favorite brand, case, reasonable Lux Flakes, Oxydol, Duz 35¢ White King, Super Suds--Choice MEATS Sliced bacon--lb.--65¢ Pork chops--lb.--65¢ Lard--2 lb.--59¢ Sausage--lb.--49¢ PRODUCE Cabbage--lb.--5¢ Spuds, #1, Size "A"--10 lb.--39¢ Oranges--2 doz.--35¢ Radishes, Bun--5¢ Trend--2 pkg.--29¢ For Sparkling Dishes A COOL SPOT ON A WARM DAY [sketch of boy with bat pointing to a big T on his shirt] You will find a friendly welcome waiting you here. Beverages served or packaged to go. Tobacco Candy TALENT CLUB YOCKEL FUEL Phone Ashland 5981 Sawdust Dry slabs Blocks Green Red Fir Slabs All sawdust removed LARGE LOAD--$7.50 On #99 at Talent LET'S GO TO "PARKERS" FOR LUNCH! [sketch of two people talking over fence] Home Cooked Meals Home Made Pies Fountain Service Sunday Chicken Dinner--$1.00 Weekday Plate Lunch--60¢ Short Orders Soft Drinks Lunches TALENT CAFÉ Closed Wednesday A good place to eat SPECIAL DEAL ANY CHEVROLET $14 Valve Grinding, Including Gaskets, Refacing of Valves and Seats, Complete Tuneup Delco Batteries Brakes Relined Let Us Check Your Brakes. BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE For custom sawing see Art Wisner at Anderson Creek Mill. Your logs sawed to order. FOR SALE: Having sold my home the following equipment and articles must be sold: 1 H.G. Oliver Cletrac, Roso offset disc, 4 ft., Judson fertilizer. (The above may be seen at the Valley Equipment Co.) 400 gal. Bean Spray Rig, 500 lb. capacity electric cream separator, dining room set, dinette set, 2 milk carts, horse hay rake with tractor hitch, horse mowing machine with short tongue, $5.00, lots of other household and farm items too numerous to mention. MRS.
PHOEBE BEERS
FOR SALE:
Unfinished house on Valley View St., nice double lot. Modern
bath, electric heater, etc. House can be converted into two apartments
or store bldg. See MRS. KILBURN, 107 VALLEY VIEW ST.Rt. 2, Box 265A, Ashland (Two miles up Wagner Creek) Mr. and Mrs. Gene Linville left for Los Angeles Saturday morning. They will spend a two weeks vacation in that city. TALENT HARDWARE
GREETINGS, to the new friends we have made and those we hope to make. We are here to stay--we like Oregon and we like Talent. Come in. SOMETHING NEW Camper's 8 piece lunch set SPECIAL Brooms at one-half price. Men's straw hats and helmets 25¢ ALSO IN STOCK Lawn mowers Vacuum cleaners Carpet Sweepers FISH EGGS FISH EGGS G. A. Scharfe, Prop. "SERVICE" IS MY BUSINESS Let us service your spark plugs with our automatic tester and cleaner. Quick and slow battery charging. Before going on your vacation let us give your car a guaranteed check lube job [sketch of shell with "Shell" written on it] JUNCTION POINT STATION. DALE MOMANY, PROP. POP'S TRADING POST This week's specials. Sewing machine with all attachments. Computing scales. New coolerator ice boxes. Mattresses...Springs...Beds We have everything for the home On Highway 99 2 mi. S. Talent CUSTOM FARMING Garden Specialists Plowing Discing Rototilling Harrowing MODERN EQUIPMENT Everything to put your ground in first-class shape. No job too large or small. Call at our residence or phone 109 W. Wagner Ave., Talent Phone ASH 776 CANNON & SON Herman Cannon Carlton Cannon ACME BETTER CLEANING 3 day service Daily pickup MOBIL STATION Agency TALENT METHODIST CHURCH Alice May Woolley--Pastor The closing program of the D.V.B.S. will be given Friday evening. The handwork will be on exhibit from 7:00 to 7:45 and the short program will begin at 7:45. The public is invited. Sunday, June 13. 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship Theme: He has set workers in the Church 7:45 Evening Service Theme: Is Your Faith Dangerous? Wednesday 7:45 Prayer Meeting, in the church. FOR INSURANCE THAT PROTECTS AND AT THE SAME TIME SAVES YOU MONEY CALL L. H. GALLATIN, PHONE 7117, ASHLAND Page 10, ads for: BELLVIEW DAIRY POP'S TEXACO STATION LILLIAN'S OLIVE SHOP WANT ADS YOUR AD--INSERTED IN THIS COLUMN will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to BOX 146, TALENT or leave at 109 S. Second St. WANTED--Seven more club members--girls 7 to 11 inclusive to learn tap and acrobatic dancing and sewing, free. ASHLAND JUNK CO. 2 Mi. N. Ashland, Highway 99 FOR SALE--1 gasoline camp stove $5.00; 1 Wesix electric heater $7.50; 1 white enamel end table 2.00. All in good condition. JIM MASON, SUNCREST RANCH 2 MI. East of Talent, Old Packing House. STRAWBERRY Plants. You dig. 1¢ each. Gem Everbearing. AL CULVER FIRST ST., TALENT WANTED--Saws to file. JOE DENNIS PLANTS--All kinds. Garden and flower. BOYER GREENHOUSE, 229 GIBSON ST., TALENT PLANTS--FINE LOT OF PANSY PLANTS. BOYERS GREENHOUSE, GIBSON ST. WANTED--Work caring for children, house work, any kind of work. EDNA PETERS, 321 OLD HIGHWAY. Near McCurtain's Garage. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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TALENT OREGON "EVERYBODY READS NEWSFLASHES" VOL. X NO. 25 FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1948 POPULATION OF TALENT INCREASES 88% Earl T. Newbry, Sect'y. of State, announces a new census count for the Town of Talent. The 1940 Federal census was 381; the new count 716, an increase of 335 by count. This is nearly 88% increase since 1940. Official census board of Talent consisted of Mrs. Nona McAbee, supervisor, Clara Culver, Virginia Gleim and Marjorie Gleim. Adam F. Lefer, representative from the Sect'y. of State's office in charge, expressed his sincere appreciation to the local census board for its splendid cooperation and also to the local residents for their active support in making the census drive a success. CHIEF COOPER RESIGNS C. W. Cooper, who for two years has held the position of city marshal and water superintendent in Talent, has submitted his resignation to the city council. Ill health is given as the reason for this move on the part of Chief Cooper. As soon as his successor is chosen he and Mrs. Cooper will leave for the middle west for an extended visit. There are several prospective applicants for the position. The council will act in the near future. SMALL FARMS COUNCIL The Small Farms Council met Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mathes. C. B. Cordy, horticulturist from the O.S.C. Extension Service, was present as guest speaker. He discussed the case of fruit production on small acreages and the possibilities for the small farmer. The discussion following was among the most interesting in the history of the group. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly on Anderson Creek. The guest speaker will be announced later through this column. Numerous complaints have been heard regarding the quality of eggs being taken to local markets by farmers. It is suggested that persons with just a few eggs for sale be sure of their freshness before taking them to market. Mrs. Parthena Terrill, postmaster, left Monday to visit her daughter Barbara in Portland. HOUSEWARMING AT KIRBYS' The Don Kirbys gave a housewarming in their new home on Wagner Creek, Wednesday, June 9. 55 neighbors and friends attended to enjoy the opening of the new home. Sandwiches, cake, coffee and punch were served in the basement. The Kirbys were presented with a lovely jackpot and many gifts. DOINGS Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Coldwell a daughter, June 11, Sacred Heart Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bouldin of Van Nuys, Calif, spent several days visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bouldin. Guy and Hugh are brothers. Keith Thoreson and Dave Baylor have leased the Union Oil Station, located at Jackson and Central in Medford. Keith will attend a company school at Seattle for two weeks, after which the new proprietors will take possession. Among the students returning home for summer vacation are Monty Montgomery, Oregon State; Don Nibbs, U. of O.; Robert Frink, Idaho State. Herman and Carlton Cannon are mowing the city hay crop. The Campfire Girls will hold their ceremonial at the city hall, Friday June 18. The Community Club held its Annual Party on Wednesday afternoon at the club rooms. There was a nice attendance. The hall was beautifully decorated with local flowers. Group singing and an entertaining program was given. Mrs. Walden was in charge of the program. Bouquets were presented to the guests and those who participated in the program. Mrs. Vera Rice has gone to Capistrano, Calif., to visit relatives. SOME EGG: Helen Wisner presented the editors with a chicken egg, Wednesday. The egg measured eight inches in circumference. Stanley Fuss has some new, deluxe match folders which he is distributing to his friends. Page 2 FATHER'S DAY NEEDS--TALENT MARKET AD Page 3, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET FOUNTAIN LOOK FOR THE RED CAP--Milk at its Best [sketches of a milk jar and a girl drinking a glass] Bellview is the only dairy in Southern Oregon using a CLARIFIER Fresh milk, solids thoroughly mixed. Doctors recommend it for children and household use Richer, heavier than standard. YOUR GROCER OR WE DELIVER at your home. We deliver in Talent, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday BELLVIEW DAIRY Give us a ring. Phone ASH. 3747 OSCAR BRUSH, OWNER POP'S STATION At the Junction [sketch of a Texaco sign] We give S&H Green Stamps With all merchandise Tires Batteries Parts SERVICE WITH A SMILE We are open from 10:30 A.M. to 12 Midnight J. S. RENFRO, PROP. AND MANAGER Battery Charging Firestone Tires LILLIAN'S OLIVE SHOP Delicious ripe olives in bulk, try them. The only olive shop in S. Oreg. Cacti Plants Made Up in Groups ART NEEDLE WORK Highway 99, 2 mi. S. Talent Adjoining Pop's Trading
Miss Alice May Woolley is in Portland this week attending the Methodist
state convention.
A COOL SPOT ON A WARM DAY [sketch of boy with bat pointing to a big T on his shirt] You will find a friendly welcome waiting you here. Beverages served or packaged to go. Tobacco Candy TALENT CLUB YOCKEL FUEL Phone Ashland 5981 Sawdust Dry slabs Blocks Green Red Fir Slabs All sawdust removed LARGE LOAD--$7.50 On #99 at Talent LET'S GO TO "PARKERS" FOR LUNCH! [sketch of two people talking over fence] Home Cooked Meals Home Made Pies Fountain Service Sunday Chicken Dinner--$1.00 Week Day Plate Lunch--60¢ Short Orders Soft Drinks Lunches TALENT CAFÉ Closed Wednesday A good place to eat SPECIAL DEAL ANY CHEVROLET $14 Valve Grinding, Including Gaskets, Refacing of Valves and Seats, Complete Tuneup Delco Batteries Brakes Relined Let Us Check Your Brakes. BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE For custom sawing see Art Wisner at Anderson Creek Mill. Your logs sawed to order. TRUCK DRIVERS
Have you ever investigated the saving you can make on your truck insurance by choosing the right company? It will not take long to step to your phone and contact L. H. Gallatin, Ashland 7117, representative of the FARMERS EXCHANGE GROUP. He will explain the many advantages and point out the savings you can make by a Farmers Exchange coverage. Mrs. Ione Chapman and daughter Joyce will leave tomorrow to visit friends in Kansas. The Chevron Station is having its face lifted, inside and outside. Painting up! Our city hall, which sorely needs a coat of paint, will be supplied with same as soon as the weather settles--which it seems to have done. She's the sort of woman who always enters a room voice first. BRING IT IN! For expert repairs on your car or truck No job too large or small. Our rates are reasonable and we guarantee complete satisfaction. We are open every day including Sunday. ED LUNSFORD, PROP. MOBIL GARAGE [sketch of man changing tire] A-1 CAFÉ Double deck hamburger with French fries--60¢ Home cooked meals that hit the spot Chili to take home Home Made Pies Good Place to Eat [sketch of a hat] STRAWBERRY DELIGHT TO BUY OR SELL YOUR HOME [sketch of a house] J. E. SCHULER REALTOR Phone Med 5485 H. J. Peterson, Mangr. ½ Mile North of Phoenix on Highway 99 CUSTOM HAYING Let us do your haying No job too big or small Equipped for Service Call at our residence 109 W. Wagner ASH 776 HERMAN CANNON CARLTON CANNON CANNON & SON TIME TESTED--RAISE THE VALUE with GLIDDEN Fresh, time tested, colorful GLIDDEN PAINTS [sketch of paint brush] VALLEY DECORATORS Phone Ashland 21266 Store at Main HAVE YOU TRIED STRAWBERRY DELIGHT AT THE A-1?
FOR SALE BENCH SAW. 8," with or without ½ horse
power motor. FIRST PLACE NORTH OF IDEAL MARKET.
WANTED--ORDERS for machine-made button holes to one inch. Also homestitching. MRS. HILDA WILLIAMS, A-1 CAFÉ--AT THE JUNCTION FOR RENT--APARTMENT. 2 room apartment by week or month. Furnished. Adults. FIRST PLACE NORTH OF IDEAL MARKET. FOR SALE--QT. FRUIT JARS. Cheap. 1 combination baby jumper and auto seat. MRS. EDNA SCHROEDER, FAIRVIEW ST. WANTED--Bleached grain sacks. TALENT FEED STORE. The editor has heard some whoppin' fish stories during the past week. Also some tall yarns on other topics. 80% of the families in the Talent trade area have advertised in News Flashes during the past fifteen months. Page 7, full-page ad for: TALENT LOCKER GROCERY Page 8, ads for: COLDWELL & SON LEN SPARKS, ELECTRICA SERVICE TALENT GARAGE TALENT SANITARY SERVICE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Talent Oregon EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES VOL. X NO. 26 JUNE 26, 1948 NEW SCHOOL BOARD School voters of Dist. 22 met at the school house on Monday evening and elected three directors. The vote was as follows: One year term, A. W. Wiener, 59 votes; George Zickafoose, 5; R. C. Logan, 2; Wayne Cowdrey, 1. Two-year term, Lee Johnson, 32. Wayne Cowdrey, 22; R. O. Logan, 16. Three-year term, L. B. Brink, 45; Jess Williams, 12; Chet Zediker, 14. About 70 voters cast their ballots. The new board will take office July 1. Retiring board members are Clarence Holdridge, Ivan Olson, Wayne Cowdrey. GRANGERS TO MEET Grangers will meet Thursday, July 1, at 7:00 p.m. for a covered dish supper. At 8 o'clock a guest speaker from the Ashland Chamber of Commerce will tell of plans for the annual Ashland Fair. This is an open meeting and everybody is invited. The regular Grange meeting will convene at 8:30 p.m. NEW CHIEF APPOINTED At a recent meeting of the city council Ray Redmon was selected to succeed O.W. Cooper, resigned. Mr. Redmon will take office on July 1. THANKS MERCHANTS I wish to thank Mr. Lee Johnson of the Talent Market and Mr. Ernie Allen of the Ideal Market for their contribution to the Boy Scouts for making the Wienie Roast go off so good. Your
servant,
Alfred B. Culver, Jr. GOOD NEWS--R.F.D. TO RETURN Our postmaster, Mrs. Parthena Terrill, has received notice that R.R.2, Ashland, is to be discontinued and is to be replaced by R.R. 1, Talent, thus returning to Talent the rural route that was moved to the Ashland office several years ago. The changeover will be made as soon as necessary arrangements are completed. As a safety measure the city council has requested the removal of weeds and rubbish from the lots, alleys and park-rows in Talent. SCOUT TROUP NO. 110. The Talent Boy Scouts, sponsored by the Lions Club, and of which Alfred B. Culver is assistant master and acting master, consists of the following members: Patrol leaders, Gary Straus and Billy Egan; Scribe, Jack Seymour; Bugler, Carl Purdue; Members, Leslie Combs, Harry Egan, Frank Momany, David Owen, Robert Seymour. We hope the scribe will keep us informed of Scout activities. NOTICE TO P.T.A. MEMBERS The executive committee of the Parent Teachers Association has called an open meeting of the organization and public for next Monday night at 8 o'clock. Everyone is cordially invited and urged to attend this meeting, as important matters will be discussed. Mrs.
E. A. Jennings, President
COOKED FOOD SALE By Camp Fire Girls at Talent Locker. Sponsored by Crater Lake Camp Fire Girls. Open sale at 10 A.M. JUNIOR GROUPS TO MEET Brownies will meet at the school next Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, school house. Blue Birds will meet Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock on city hall lawn. FOLKS AND DOINGS. Betty Ferns has resigned her position with the T.I.D. Mrs. Robt. Kent of Medford is her successor. Norma and Vernon Reh left June 21 for Atlantic City, Wyoming where Mr. Reh has mining interests. They expect to remain there until fall. Mr. and Mrs. Reh were guests of Mrs. Reh's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Work of Wagner Creek, while Mrs. Work convalesced after a major operation at the osteopathic hospital, May 27. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Anderson and family have left for Minnesota. Page 2, full-page ad for: TALENT MARKET MRS. LEOTA WINDSOR NEW
PROPRIETRESS AT MALT SHOP.
Mrs. Leota Windsor, formerly employed at the Economy Grocery, has taken charge at the popular Malt Shop. Mrs. Windsor in addition to malted drinks, soft drinks, ice creams, etc. will serve a variety of sandwiches, coffee. She also makes homemade pie for home service. In the near future Mrs. Windsor plans to install a grill to serve hamburgers and hot sandwiches. Page 3,
ads for:
BELLVIEW DAIRY JUNCTION POINT STATION POP'S TRADING POST MALT SHOP ACME BETTER CLEANING WHAT FOLKS DO AND SAY
Mr. J. S. Renfro of Pop's Texaco Station has installed an additional gas pump. Miss Alice May Woolley who has been attending the Methodist Conference in Portland has returned home. Art Wisner, chairman elect of the school board, has been traveling here and yon collecting information that will aid him in his work. Marnell Hill and Glen Brabbin were married in Reno last week. After a honeymoon in Calif. the couple will reside on Wagner Creek. Miss Patsy Simmons and Richard Talbott were married at the Friends Church in Medford last Saturday. Mrs. H. C. Wycoff, mother of Lee Johnson, recently received a prize in a strawberry name guessing contest. Mrs. Jean Simmons of Medford was the dinner guest of Mrs. Ben Hart Monday evening. KING'S CAFÉ [sketches of man in canoe fishing] Food at Its Best on Highway 99 at Talent Complete Dinners, T-Bone Steak or Chicken--$1.75 Our Famous Plate Lunch--50¢ Short Orders Beverages We Feature Dorothy's Homemade Cake Beer Packaged To Take Home Greyhound Bus Station A COOL RUNNING MOTOR ALL SUMMER Let us FLUSH your radiator [circle with "Mobil Products"] Clean Radiator Cool Motor Smoother running LET US TELL YOU ABOUT IT Batteries, Tires, Tubes Complete lubrication MOBIL STATION Acme Cleaning Agency F. W. Gilbreath, Prop. [sketch of 3 male heads of hair] HEADS "A modern haircut now and then is good for women and for men." Lester Davis, your TALENT BARBER HOURS Weekdays--5:30 P.M.-8:30 Saturdays--9:30 A.M.-8:30 Sundays--CLOSED On the Highway Next to Ideal AUCTION LIST that discarded article and get highest price--Attend our auction held every Wednesday at 7.00 P.M. Oak Street Bring your unused articles. We will sell them. ASHLAND AUCTION YARD COWS LOST
Two cows belonging to Mr. La Pree, Guernsey color and type, have disappeared. Anyone having any information regarding the whereabouts of the cows is asked to get in touch with Mr. La Pree WRECKED Leland Lewis wrecked his car on the Anderson Creek Road Tuesday night. It is stated that the accident was due to faulty brakes. He went over a bank, hit a tree and went thru a fence on the Elrod place. Neither Fred Bench who was a passenger or Mr. Lewis received any injury. WANT ADS
YOUR AD inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to BOX 146, TALENT or leave at 109 S. SECOND ST. FOR SALE Three room house and bath with shower. Living room finished in plywood. Other three in Masonite. 14x18 garage with concrete floor. Two lots. Will sell this house furnished for $3500. MRS. GEO. KREWSON, 115 N. GIBSON, TALENT OREGON FOR SALE 4 3/10 A. just outside Talent city limits. About 2½ blocks west of Talent school. This is good land and a good location. Residence just across from gymnasium. W. A. CHILDERS FOR SALE Cauliflower midseason and late cabbage plants. BOYER GREENHOUSE, 229 GIBSON WANTED FARM HELP. OREGON STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, 45 N. FIR, MEDFORD. WANTED A home for a couple of cunning kittens. Now is a good time to select your shepherd collie puppy, too. Priced reasonably. CALL SUNDAY OR LATER. DEWEY PENROD, BEESON LANE. PHONE 5493. WANTED CASH REGISTER. See MR. RENFRO, POP'S TEXACO STATION, JUNCTION Page 5, ads for: TALENT CLUB YOCKEL FUEL PARKER'S TALENT CAFE BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE ANDERSON CREEK MILL FARMERS INSURANCE
The two friends were discussing marriage.
"You wouldn't marry a girl just because she had money, would you?," one young man asked. "Well, no," admitted the other, "but on the other hand I couldn't let her die an old maid just because she had money, could I?"--David Deutsch. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Linville returned from their vacation in Los Angeles, today. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weaver and Mrs. Alberta Weaver, of the Vanport flood area are at the home of their uncle, Mr. J.S. Renfro. One of the finest things about Farmers Exchange Insurance is that the provisions of the same are expressed in simple, non-technical language. You know what you are getting. L. H. Gallatin, Agent. Phone 7117 Ashland. Page 6, ad for: IDEAL MARKET FOUNTAIN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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"EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES" VOL. X NO. 27 JULY 9 1948 TALENT OREGON MORE WATER NOTICE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE HOURS FOR WATERING WILL BE FROM 4 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. OTHER RESTRICTIONS THE SAME AS IN LAST NOTICE. RAY REDMON, WATER SUP'T. TALENT GRANGE TO SHOW At last meeting H. D. Moore, D. D. Miller and Henry Galey of Ashland Realty Board presented plans for Ashland Fall Festival Jubilee. Space has been allocated for a booth from the Talent district and organizations or individuals planning a display are asked to contact Master Lloyd Lacey or the following committee: Grains and Hay, L. H. Gallatin or W. W. Robison; Raw Fruits, Lloyd Bunnell; Canned Fruits, Mrs. Loyal Bates; Vegetables, Geo. Hartley or Steve Lunsk; Flowers Margaret Hamilton or Ethel Lacey; Art, Mrs. Elva Newman or Ima Redmon; Ruth Straus and Phoebe Beers are to arrange a skit for the last night of the Jubilee. Officers of grange are a committee to arrange the booth. Ladies of the H.E.C. will meet July 13th at the home of Mrs. W. W. Robinson, 560 Allison St., Ashland for picnic luncheon and business meeting. GARDEN CLUB MEETS Talent Garden Club met Wed. afternoon at the home of Ethel Lacey. Mrs. Margaret Mathes, President and Mrs. Fern Wells, Secretary, officers for the coming year were installed by Mrs. Edna Holdridge, Past President. Other officers include Mrs. Vic Mason, Vice President and Mrs. Chas. Knorp, Treasurer. Mrs. Grace Galbraith presented corsages to the retiring officers, new officers and hostess. Committees were appointed as follows: Hospitality, Ethel Lacey, Agnes Hankler and Anna Lunsk; Program, Grace Galbraith, Edna Holdridge and Mrs. Claud Ward; Books, Winnie Mason, Edith Goddard and Ruth Crain. Publicity, Gertrude Ottinger, Fern Wells. Flowers, Bertha Knorp. An interesting demonstration of the art of corsage making was made. Refreshments were served to 22 guests by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Agnes Hackler. Announcement of next meeting will be made in News Flashes. DONKEYS TO CAPER. All other activities will be abandoned tomorrow night while the populace of Talent hies itself to the high school ball diamond to watch the city fathers, leading merchants, local dignitaries, private citizens and other famous or notorious personages straddle donkeys and play ball. It is rumored that Chief Redmon, Herman Cannon and Ray Garland may "ref" and "ump" the game. The lineup of the opposing teams is a dark secret but it is generally supposed that the only players imported will be the donkeys. Everybody will be out because the money derived from the game will be used by the Lions for community service. The Boy Scouts will be on the job with a full line of "pop." SCOUTS NOTICE All scouts who have passed their tenderfoot test will go on a hike Saturday if the weather is nice. Jack
Seymour
Scout Scribe PUBLIC POTLUCK TUESDAY The Talent-Phoenix V.F.W. Auxiliary, Post 7578 will sponsor a "potluck" supper to be followed by a show. The "potluck" will be at 7 p.m. next Tuesday evening at the city hall. Ladies are asked to bring a covered dish (with something good in it) and bring the family for a good meal and a free show. The show will immediately follow the supper. THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND. This event is a commemoration of the second anniversary of the local post. Let's show the V.F.W. that we are backing them and make this a grand community affair. SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET The school board of District 22 will meet at 8 o'clock Monday, July 12. Meetings are open to the public. APPRECIATION Mrs. Leota Windsor of the Malt Shop wishes to express her appreciation to the fine patronage given the Malt Shop during the first month of her management. Page 2, full-page ad for: TALENT MARKET Page 3, ads for: KING'S CAFÉ GILBREATH'S MOBIL STATION TALENT BARBER ASHLAND AUCTION YARD DINNER GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith and children of Fossil, Oregon were dinner guests at the home of Miss Alice May Woolley on Saturday evening. Dad and Ma Block went to Calif. Monday to find a little sunshine. They found it. YOUR BILL FOR SANITARY SERVICE MAY BE PAID AT THE ECONOMY GROCERY OR AT 111 N. OLD PACIFIC HIGHWAY. GORDON
GROW
LOST AT LAST The new hat mentioned in the last issue of News Flashes and belonging to Howard Works met an untimely end. After being worn and stretched by Otto King on Sunday it was returned to Mr. Works who pridefully flaunted it in the seven breezes. On Saturday night he attended an Elks meeting in Ashland (as good Elks should). When the meeting adjourned the hat was missing. He is now wearing a straw hat. It is alleged that the present head covering will not be stolen. SEE THE MOST ASSININE GAME IN THE WORLD. DONKEY BASEBALL SATURDAY 7:30 P.M., HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDS. DONKEY BASEBALL
America's Most Assinine Game [sketch of man batting while riding a donkey] SEE LOCAL CELEBRITIES RIDE BUSTER'S FAMOUS TRAINED DONKEYS HILARIOUS COMEDY OF ERRORS FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY LAUGHS! THRILLS! SPILLS! TALENT HIGH SCHOOL JULY 10TH--7:30 PM Adults--85¢ Kids--50¢ Sponsored by Talent Lions Club Let's pull together. Remember every time a banana leaves the bunch it gets skinned. (C.P. Vets News) Every citizen of Talent will want to see the DONKEY BASEBALL GAME Saturday night. We would like to see Ray Garland umpiring. Page 7,
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TALENT HARDWARE MALT SHOP JUNCTION POINT STATION (SHELL) ACME BETTER CLEANING/MOBIL STATION THEY WENT PLACES Jack Auburn and family spent the 4th at Auburn, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hayes left for Crescent City to spend the summer. The Herman Cannon family fished at Hiatt Lake on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Al Jeffries and children of Ontario, Calif., visited with Mrs. Jeffries' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holdridge, last week. Mrs. Nyswenger has returned from a visit with her son and family at Bend. Aunt Lillie Burnette and son Milem are vacationing at Salem. Mary Johnson visited friends in Grants Pass on Friday of last week. Margaret Sutton and children are visiting relatives in Dexter, Calif. IT IS RUMORED THAT LION PRESIDENT REED WILL PLAY SHORTSTOP IN THE GAME SATURDAY. Page 8,
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FOR SALE White enamel ice refrigerator, like new. 75 lb. capacity. MRS. JENNIE BAYLOR, 108 S. Second St. FOR SALE--English walnuts. 20¢ lb. MRS. FRED VANDYKE, 206 OLD HIGHWAY S. WANTED--Light work or odd jobs. Jack Seymour, 103 Valley View St. SOME LISTINGS 20 Acres, 10 irrigated. Family fruit. Cow and Chickens. Farm Machinery. 3 Room Modern. With Attached Garage. Furnished, $3500 Modern building on highway suitable for business. Good living quarters. Now, $6500. FOR THE ABOVE AND OTHER LISTINGS SEE MR. PETERSON AT THE PHOENIX BRANCH AGENCY. PHONE 6485 WATER RENT DUE
PAY AT TALENT LOCKER DELINQUENT JULY 10 THE LIONS CLUB ACTIVITIES
(From Concise Information) There are 360,000 members and 6,650 Clubs in 19 countries and on 4 continents. The Lions are known and esteemed throughout the world because of the number and importance of their activities. Each year sees their constructive activities reach a new high in number and scope--a result of the care with which the individual Lions Clubs are organized, membership selected, and activities planned and carried out. Lions Clubs are the only clubs with a complete community activities program. They are interested in every opportunity for unselfish service to the community, and to this end, their activities are grouped under eight headings: Boys and Girls--Citizenship and Patriotism--Civic Improvements--Community Betterment--Education--Health and Welfare--Safety--Sight Conservation and Blind. And two little fleas worked hard and saved their money. Finally came the great day when they went out and bought a dog of their own! FOLKS The Ira Culver family will make a trip to Portland on Sunday. Jill and Janet Linville have been very ill little girls during the last few days. While moving a hay cutter Gordie Grow dropped the same on his foot. MERCHANTS SPRUCE UP! The Locker is installing tiles on the wells of the cooling room. Also application of paint and general overhaul. Talent Thrift, an air conditioning unit. Ideal Market, new meat case and walk-in cooler. Chevron, new paint, inside and outside. WANT ADS.
YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to Box 146, Talent or leave at 109 S. 2nd St. LOST--Between Talent and Ashland the middle section and lid of an antique basket. If found please call Ash. 4482 or bring to 226 OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH. REWARD. WANTED--Girl or lady to care for 3 children from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MRS. PETERSON, 212 GIBSON ST. WANTED--A boy for yard work. See MRS. JOE A. WALDEN, 108 I St. (across from city park) FOR SALE--37 Chevrolet 1½ ton truck rear end. Complete with hubs, axles, brakes, U joint and jack shaft. Price $60.00. SEE AT BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE FOR SALE--Bleached sacks. 3 for $1. Ideal for many uses. TALENT FEED STORE FOR SALE--Latest 1946 Edition Coyne School Practical Applied Electrical Library. Covers all phases of electricity completely. Including electronics, Diesel, refrigerators, radios, motors, battery repairs, car ignition, etc. Fine for student or for reference work in any shop. Troubleshooting manual worth the price alone. 10 volumes. New condition. EXAMINE AT NEW FLASH OFFICE 109 S. SECOND ST. Page 12, ads for: LUNSFORD MOBIL GARAGE J. E. SCHULER, REALTOR CANNON & SON A-1 CAFÉ VALLEY DECORATORS TALENT METHODIST CHURCH
FIRST AND WAGNER ALICE MAY WOOLLEY, PASTOR 9:45--Sunday School The pins (crosses) for recognition of perfect attendance in D.V.B.S. have arrived and will be given to those earning them at this Sunday School session. 11:00--Morning Worship. Guest speaker, Rev. Clifford Fanger. Message in song by Mrs. Fanger. 7:45--Evening Service. Theme: When God doesn't Deliver Wednesday 7:45--Prayer meeting THE TALENT BOY SCOUTS WILL SELL POP AT THE DONKEY BALL GAME, SAT. EVENING "Indigestion," says Comrade Warner of the Central Point V.F.W., "is caused by trying to fit a square meal to a round stomach." HAVE YOU? Have you paid your water rent, yet? Pay at Talent Locker and avoid a dry spell. Delinquent the 10th. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VOLUME X NO. 29
FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1948
THEY LANDED The Lions committee, of which Hugh Bouldin was chairman, did itself proud when it introduced the people of Talent to that remarkable game of Donkey Baseball Saturday evening at the high school field. It is true that most of us have seen donkey games before but never one like this. For a long time some of us have had a hankering to see Mayor Straus, Whitey, Ernie Allen, Bob Hutcheson, Jack Burdell, Conrad Waite, Tex, Chief Redmon, Herman, Monty Barnett, get bucked off something (preferably donkeys), and Saturday night our hankering was satisfied. Every donkey from Smokey to Dynamite did his stuff and the gentlemen landed on everything from center field to second base. The players are all recovering and will soon be able to occupy their usual seat after hours. The game resulted in a tie score of 2-2. Both the Lions and the Town Team are accused of skulduggery. The net proceeds of the game will run well over $50. This sum will be used for community service by the Lions who wish to express their appreciation for the fine attendance. RETURNS FROM SON'S WEDDING Mrs. Hilda Williams, owner of the popular A-1 Café, returned from Los Angeles Sunday where she attended the wedding of her son, Claude Love, and Miss Donna Dodge of Los Angeles. Shortly after her return the happy young couple paid her a surprise visit in Talent. The A-1 is again open for business. ONE YEAR OLD The Crater Lake Camp Fire Girls celebrated their first anniversary Wednesday evening. Honor beads were awarded. All the kids had a fine time. At the last meeting officers were elected as follows: Laura Millage, Pres; Barbara Brannon, V. Pres.; Marie Sullivan, Sect'y.; Jane Ann Jefferson, Treas.; and Gayle Thoreson, Scribe. Miss Joanna was registered as Assistant Guardian for the coming year. Mr. Jefferson came down and interviewed the girls then took them for a ride through the streets of Talent, with the loudspeaker sounding off. Mae Lowe couldn't resist the temptation so she followed a close second with her horn. Mr. Jefferson has promised the girls that they will get ceremonial jackets. VIRGIL ALBERT BELL Funeral services with full military honors were held Wednesday afternoon in Ashland for Virgil Albert Bell who was killed in action in New Guinea Sept. 8, 1943. Virgil was born in Talent, Dec. 15, 1913. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bell. He graduated from the Klamath Falls high school in 1932. He was member of the 162 Infantry at the time of his death. He is survived by two brothers, Calvin and Clarence, and a sister, Mrs. L. C. Logan. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery of Ashland. VISITS AND HAPPENINGS. Mrs. Fred Van Dyke had as her guests last week her sister, Mrs. Chas. Snyder of San Gabriel, Marvin Roth, a cousin from Baldwin Park, Calif. Over the fourth she had as her guests Mr. and Mrs. Earl Emmons and daughters Patricia and Connie, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Crowley and daughter Arlene, all from Long Beach. Also over the holidays visiting the Van Dykes were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Van Tress, Mrs. Frank Wood from Glendale, Calif. and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mille and daughter Nancy and son Bill from El Segundo, Calif. The Van Tresses and Mills were former residents of Talent. The Valley Decorators are redecorating the Gast home on Wagner Creek. Word has been received that the mother of Lucky Gilbreath, who has been very ill, is much improved. The mother resided in Kansas where her son is visiting. BOARD MEETS The local school board met Monday evening. A report on the condition of the building and plant was considered. Also a letter from the state department of education in which it was pointed out that the local school has been conditionally standardized and that to remain so the board must outline and submit a program of proposed improvements sufficient to meet the requirements of standardization. Permission was given the Parent Teacher Association to use the kitchen and equipment for the purpose of canning fruits for the lunch department. Page 2, full-page ad for: TALENT LOCKER GROCERY Page 3, full-page ad for: SULLIVAN BROTHERS (WE PAINT ANYTHING) Page 4, ads for: KING'S CAFÉ GILBREATH'S MOBIL STATION TALENT BARBER CRAWFORD'S RABBITRY FIREWORKS FIREWORKS AT ALL TIMES. JUST RECEIVED A NEW STOCK PRICES ARE RIGHT EXTENDING SERVICE There has been such a demand for Sanitary Service in the outlying sections of the community that Mr. Grow has decided to extend his routes to cover this territory. If you desire garbage disposal service leave your address at the Economy Cash Grocery or at 211 Old Highway North. Baby sets and soakers at POP'S TRADING POST. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mowbry and family of Tillamook were guests at the K. V. Thoresons' Wednesday evening. Gayle Thoreson is attending the Friends Camp near Klamath Falls. Mrs. Coralie Fairey of Paso Robles, Calif. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Nina Lakey. Chief Redmon has been supervising the burning of the hay crop recently cut in the streets of Talent. A number of boys, from 13 to 15 years of age, are looking for odd jobs or light work. SEE NEWS FLASHES FOR ADDRESSES. THESE SUMMER DAZE Lee Johnson is painting the outside of his market. It is going to look fine. Mac McConnell wants it known that he is operating the Mobil Station in the absence of Lucky and not his missus. TALENT METHODIST CHURCH
Alice May Woolley, Pastor Sunday Services 9:45--Sunday School 11:00--Morning Worship Led by Mr. Henry McNair; Special Music 7:45--Evening Service of music and hymn stories. Wednesday 7:45--Prayer Meeting CHIEF REDMON SAYS: Don't try to dispose of potato peelings, corn husks, matches and other solids by flushing them into the sewer. TO DO SO MAY PLUG UP YOUR PLUMBING AND WILL INTERFERE WITH PROPER OPERATION OF THE DISPOSAL PLANT. THIS IS IMPORTANT. Ramrod Bill says: It doesn't always pay to tell the truth. Sometimes it is better to keep your mouth shut an' say nothin'. Page 6, ads for: TALENT HARDWARE MALT SHOP ACME BETTER CLEANING JUNCTION POINT STATION POP'S TRADING POST J. E. SCHULER, REALTOR 12 NICE NEW ZEALAND DOES FOR BREEDING PURPOSES. SOME OLD ENOUGH TO BE BRED NOW. TAKE YOUR CHOICE AT $2.50. SECOND CHOICE, $2.00. ALSO, 4 NICE YOUNG BUCKS OLD ENOUGH FOR SERVICE. WE HAVE FRYERS AT ALL TIME, CUSTOM DRESSED WE BUY RABBIT PELTS CRAWFORD'S RABBITRY 1 MI. S. TALENT #99 The city hall has a new coat of paint applied by Sullivan Brothers. Page 7, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET Page 8, full-page ad for: TALENT MARKET Page 9, ads for: WHITTLE TRANSFER MALT SHOP J. E. SCHULER REAL ESTATE SHELL STATION, DALE MOMANY, PROPRIETOR ACME BETTER CLEANING Floyd Young, Jr., Jerry Klimek and Everett Bostwick spent the weekend at Eugene, where Everett entered the motorcycle races and broke some records. Modern 4 bedroom house with fireplace. 1 9/10 Acres. Irrigated. 47 pear trees. Extra building rents for $25 per month. Full price $4725. $2500 down. Talent. 3 Room modern with attached garage. FURNISHED. $3500. Partly finished house. Plumbing, water and electricity in. Full price $1750. SPECIAL. $1000 down, $50 per month. 5 room house, modern. Garage, cooler, 2 big lots. Some fruit and berries. Full price, $4500. For the above and many other fine listings call at the SCHULER AGENCY and ask for Mr. Peterson. BROCCOLI PLANTS. Now is the time to plant. Get them at BOYER'S GREEN HOUSE, 242 GIBSON TALENT. FOR RENT--Two bedroom house. Modern. MRS. ROY WATSON, ASHLAND--Rt. 2 BOX 208, ANDERSON CREEK ROAD. Mrs. Kate Estes left this evening for a weekend visit with her daughter, Mrs. Velma Cochran of Eugene. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VOL. X NO. 32 AUGUST
6, 1948
SUSIE SEES SIGHTS When somebody disconnected the "hot" wire which encircles the bear pen at King's Café, Susie, the lady bear, decided that the time was opportune to do a little investigating so she climbed out and started out and soon pandemonium was raging in our quiet village. It was two o'clock in the morning and everybody was supposed to be in bed asleep--but everybody wasn't. When Susie strolled through the back yard of residents of the Old Highway South section, tipping over a few garbage cans and scratching on a few doors and windows, the population was soon very much awake and rusty arsenals were brought forth and a line of defense was established. Chief Redmon was called and upon his arrival took over. In the meantime Susie continues on her way until she found someone who recognized her and called her owner, Otto King. Otto tempted her with peanuts and ice cream cones and she willingly followed him back to her pen which she gladly entered and curling up--went to sleep. Susie doesn't think much of Talent. TO BUY FIRE TRUCK At the regular meeting of the town council held Tuesday night it was decided to place an order for a Ford fire truck. The machine which will be adequate to meet the needs of the community will cost between $4500 and $5000. About $1500 is available for the initial payment. The balance is to be financed with time warrants. It is pointed out that this equipment is badly needed and that the saving on insurance, due to a lower rate, will soon exceed the cost of the engine. It will take several weeks to secure delivery of the truck. It was reported at the meeting that progress on the water project is being made. Prospects for a good flow are encouraging. SMALL FARMS COUNCIL TO MEET The Small Farms Council will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wheeler on Beeson Lane. Guests at the Forrest Steiger home on Valley View Road for the past two weeks have been Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Smith and son Robert, and Mrs. Florence Smith of Richmond, Calif. Also Mr. and Mrs. James Hill and daughter Caroline of Tacoma, Washington. HUGH GROW The sympathy of the people of Talent is extended to the wife, family and relatives of Hugh Grow, who was killed in a logging accident on Tuesday. Hugh was a native of Southern Oregon having been born on Emigrant Creek Oct. 7, 1912. His grandparents were pioneers. They moved to Oregon in the early fifties and settled on Emigrant Creek. This has been the family home ever since. Mr. Grow leaves the following relatives to mourn his loss: His wife, Jeanette and five children, Vernon, 10; Richard, 9; Beverly 8; Barbara 7 and little Ronnie who is 10 months old. He also leaves his father, Homer S. Grow of Emigrant Creek; two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Bush of Ten Mile, Oregon and Mrs. Bessie Setchell of Ashland. Also one brother Phil G. (Gordon), of Talent. DOG SEASON NOT OVER Several residents have turned their dogs loose, believing that the season ended on August. Such is not the case, according to Chief Redmon. DOGS MUST BE CONFINED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1. HUNGATE-MULKY Friends of Mrs. Blanch Hungate will be surprised to learn of her marriage to Mr. Floyd Mulky at Boise, Idaho on July 26. Mrs. Mulky formerly made her home in Talent. Her many friends wish her great happiness. The Mulkys will make their home at Long Creek, Oregon. RETURN Mrs. R. C. Logan and daughter, Mrs. H. C. Sloper, visited Mrs. Logan's brother, Ben Webster and family at Caldwell, Idaho. While there they attended the wedding of Mrs. Hungate and Floyd Mulky. They returned home Wednesday. A. NEWLUN Mr. Newlun, who has been a resident of Talent for many years, died Tuesday at the age of 85 years. His wife, May and seven children survive. Services were conducted from the Conger Morris Funeral Home in Medford on Friday. SUCCESS The Grange picnic which was held at the Lloyd Lacy home on Thursday of last week is reported to have been a great success. Maybelle Bunnell, Lloyd Lacy and Margaret Hamilton wagered on the number of members who would be present. Maybelle won. The two losers took up a collection to pay their bet. The amount was 60¢. Maybelle will use the money to pay the expenses of entertaining the Grange at a house warming. GRANDSON VISITS Keith Cochran of Eugene arrived from Eugene Thursday night to visit his grandmother, Mrs. Kate Estes. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Cone and son of Quilicone, Wash. and Mrs. Gertrude Parish of Oakland, Calif spent Tuesday and Wednesday at the Keith Thoreson home. Page 3,
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Page 4, ads for: COLDWELL & SON LEN SPARKS--ELECTRICAL SERVICE TALENT GARAGE TALENT SANITARY SERVICE Schedule:--Tuesday, East of Track; Thursday, West of Track Bills:--For regular service payable in advance at 211 Old Highway North Extra Hauling:--Leave Orders 211 Old Highway North or Phone Ash. 7765. We haul anything. GORDON GROW, Manager Let us keep it "Spic and Span" Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walden have sold their home on I St. and are moving to Missouri. Mrs. Walden left a few days ago. Joe will follow shortly. Scout master Albert Culver is conducting a shell craft class for Scouts at his home each Tuesday evening. We are indebted to Cleo Kenyon for the following recipes. In this time of rising prices both will be opportune to thrifty housewives. WALNUT CAKE
(This cake is not a sweet one) 1
egg
Beat the
egg and add milk, then all dry ingredients, then melted fat
and nuts. A tsp of vanilla may be used if desired. Makes two large
8-inch layers.1½ cups sugar 1 tsp. salt 3 cups flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1 cup or more nut meats 3 tablsp. melted shortening 1½ cups of milk I frost this cake with butter icing using twice as much cocoa as powdered sugar. Moisten it with heated canned milk and a little butter. For liquid (milk) in cake I use ¾ cup of canned milk and ¾ cup water. CORNED BEEF PATTIES
(Try this one with a can of corned beef) 2
tblsp. shortening
Melt
shortening (in skillet), add chopped onions, brown well. Add
flour, corned beef, tomatoes, salt and pepper.½ cup chopped onion 2 tblsp. flour 1 can corned beef 1½ cup tomatoes (canned or cooked) Salt and pepper to taste Make a rich biscuit dough--roll ½ inch thick. Cut in 4 inch squares. Line muffin tins with dough allowing corners to extend, fill with above mixture, pull corners up and pinch together. Bake until biscuit is done. Makes 8 or 10. A green salad served with this makes a meal. COMMON HONESTY Some time ago a local garage did some work on our car. The work was done in a satisfactory manner and the bill did not seem excessive. Today we received a refund of $6.00. Through an error the parts store overcharged the mechanic this amount for a replacement part. The mechanic and his secretary discovered the error, obtained a refund and remitted the refund to us. A complete surprise. We can't give this mechanic public credit. He wouldn't like it. "It was just a matter of common honesty," he explained. But can we pay tribute to the class which this business man exemplifies--Those who practice Common Honesty. H.H.L.
WANT ADS. Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Leave copy at 109 S. Second St. or mail to Box 146, Talent. FOR SALE--Red fryers for sale. J. J. HENRY, NEXT TO C. K. McCURTAIN GARAGE, OLD HIGHWAY FOR SALE--Must sacrifice '35 coupe in good condition, $150. 9 Vol. Encyclopedia $6.50. Wood range, $15. Joe A. Walden, 108 I St. FOR SALE--Brood sow. O.I.O. ROBERT CRAMMER, ½ MI. W. TALENT SCHOOL. Walden Lane. TAKES UP--Stray dog. Male. Shepherd type, brown and white, bobtail. Will give away. ROBERT CRAMMER, WALDEN LANE. FOR SALE--Farm fresh eggs. Graded. Brown or white. ROBERT CRAMMER, WALDEN LANE. ½ MI. WEST OF TALENT SCHOOL. FOR SALE--Extra fine baby buggy. Like new. Cost $65. Will sell for $25. 109 S. SECOND FOR RENT--Furnished cottage in rear of Economy Cash Grocery. With all utilities paid. See MR. RIDDLE AT ECONOMY STORE. FOR SALE--Good used car for sale. SAM WELBURN, 223 GIBSON FOR SALE--Lawn mower, $15. Used only six months. 234 GIBSON ST. WANTED--NEW NAME FOR POP'S TRADING POST. BRING OR SEND IN SUGGESTION. FOR RENT--Two sleeping rooms. Private entrance. Bath available. O. A. JOHNSON, 104 FAIRVIEW. INJURED Wayne Bradley suffered a head injury while logging near Prospect, Tuesday. He is again able to resume work. Lowell Netherland of San Francisco visited his mother, Mrs. Meda Fox, on Friday. To ensure insertion new items must be in by Wednesday evening. Page 7, ads for: LUNSFORD MOBIL GARAGE POP'S STATION--TEXACO A-1 CAFÉ POP'S TRADING POST VALLEY DECORATORS There will be a picnic of Progressive Party members in Ashland Park, Sunday GARDEN CLUB MEETS The Talent Garden Club met at the home of Eleanor Powers on Wednesday afternoon. Nineteen members and two guests were present. The topic of the program was "Iris Culture." The subject was presented by Edith Goddard who stated among other things that the iris should be divided during the month of August. Refreshments were served by co-hostesses Mrs. Powers and Edith Goddard. H.E.C. TO MEET The ladies of the grange H.E.C. will meet for a picnic lunch and business meeting at the Tom Bell home on Tuesday, August 10th. NIECE VISITS Patsy Bunker of Eureka, Calif. is visiting at the home of her aunt, Norma White. Page 8, full-page ad for: TALENT LOCKER MARKET Page 9, ads for: TALENT CLUB YOCKEL FUEL PARKER'S TALENT CAFÉ BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger SUNDAY, August 8 10:00 a.m.--Sunday School 11:00 a.m.--Worship Hour 7:00 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 8:00 p.m.--Song and Praise Service WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11 8:00 p.m.--Prayer Meeting TALENT METHODIST CHURCH Alice May Woolley, Pastor SUNDAY, August 8 9:45 a.m.--Sunday School 11:00 a.m.--Morning Worship; Theme: To Hi, that Overcomes 7:45 p.m.--Evening Service; Theme: Shall we Fear? TUESDAY 7:30 Young Peoples Bible Club. WEDNESDAY 7:45--Prayer Meeting The A-1 Café wishes to thank its many customers for their fine patronage during the past and present and we hope to see you often in the future. Page 10, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
News Flashes EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES VOL. X NO. 34 AUGUST 20, 1948 TO PARENTS OF BEGINNERS Dear Parents: Dr. Merkel and school nurse will be at the school building on Tuesday morning, August 24, between the hours of 8 and 12 for the purpose of checking the children who are to enter school for the first time this year. This service is being financed by the district and is free to parents. It is urged that children be brought for examination as early in the morning as possible, before 10 o'clock if possible. Mrs.
Nancy Jennings
Pres., Talent P.T.A. SCHOOL IN CHURCH To relieve the congested condition at the school the school board has arranged for the use of the east room of the Methodist Church during the coming year. The room will be equipped properly for classroom use. Lavatory facilities will be added. The room will be occupied by the fourth or fifth grade according to present plans. The use of this room will eliminate the necessity of half-day sessions, a measure which at first was thought necessary. The school will move one of the grades into the music room of the gymnasium. This room is being remodeled and equipped. Mr. Turnbull of the state department of education recently met with the school board and made a survey of the building possibilities of the district. A conference with an architect is to be held within a few days after which the findings will be announced. CHANGE OF NAME POP'S TRADING POST will hereafter be known as HARRY'S NEW AND USED FURNITURE. For advertising convenience it will be known as HARRY'S PLACE. Mr. Estridge the proprietor states that there will be no change in the ownership or management. GRANGERS TO HELMAN'S Talent Grangers will meet for their annual all-day picnic at Helman's Baths in Ashland, Sunday, August 22. Members will furnish their own lunches and service and the Grange will furnish the Ice Cream. Margaret
Hamilton
Publicity Chairman WILLIAM DALE HART William Dale Hart who was injured last week in a truck mishap, died at the Community Hospital in Medford on Monday. William was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hart who formerly made their home in Talent. He attended the Talent School until moving to Medford two years ago. He was sixteen years old at the time of his death. Funeral services were held from St. Mark's Church on Wednesday. Interment was in Siskiyou Memorial Park. HOME ON FURLOUGH Sgt. Harland Lowe, stationed at El Paso, Texas and Corporal Robert Lowe of Williams Field, Ariz., are spending their furlough with their parents in Talent. CHANGE AT TALENT FEED Neil Stockebrand, of Ashland, is now in charge of the Talent Feed Store. Monty Barnett who has purchased the Bellview Feed Store will give that store his personal attention. He assures us that he will be at the Talent store frequently. ABOUT FOLKS Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pfeifer have purchased the Art Hanson home on Walden Lane. Mr. and Mrs. W. Lakey and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson and children were dinner guests of the Floyd Suttons on Thursday evening. Mrs. John Rode of Menlo Park was killed in an auto accident near Spokane on Tuesday. Mrs. Rode was the daughter of Mrs. Geo. Gardner of Medford. She was born in Talent in 1910. De Lore Sullivan and son Dwight left for the coast Friday night. Vacation. Virginia Sullivan is spending her vacation in [sic] K. F. Shirley is visiting relatives. Mrs. Sullivan and Rose Marie are operating the poultry plant. A larger digger has been put to work on the water project. Gordon Thoreson was injured Monday when his bicycle skidded. He was released from the hospital Tuesday. The Talent Jr. Ball Team was defeated by Eagle Point in a hard-fought game Tuesday night. Score 7-1. FOR SALE--A new coil bed spring, full size. Cost $19.95. Sell for $18.00. F. MORRIS, 201 Gibson St. WINDOW GLASS. TALENT HARDWARE STORE FOR COMFORT Ernie Allen has purchased a new camp trailer which he expects to use on some of his trips to the lakes and streams. CATCHES THEM Whitey of the Leaker hied him to the Klamath County Region on his day off at the store and brought home some fish. WANT ADS. Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Leave copy at 109 S. Second St. or mail to Box 146, Talent. FOR RENT--Furnished. 1 cottage with utilities paid. Prefer permanent renters. See MR. RIDDLE, ECONOMY GROCERY. FOR SALE--Kerr fruit jars, 60¢ per doz. Phone 3743, evenings. S. C. GARDNER, GOLDEN CREST ORCHARDS. FOR SALE--Twin bed. Almost new. MRS. E. R. ROMINGER, 242 GIBSON FOR SALE--Quart fruit jars. 1 doz. 75¢. EDNA SCHROEDER, 101 FAIRVIEW ST. (Off Gibson) ONLY--Only 111 more shopping days before Xmas. Do your Xmas shopping at the Variety Shop and get in on the free Doll Contest. 204 E. Main (Next to fire hall) FOR RENT--2 furnished sleeping rooms. Outside entrances. Bath facilities available. OSCAR JOHNSON, 104 FAIRVIEW. FOR SALE--Rear axles for Chevrolet. Complete with wheels. BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE. FOR SALE--baby carriage. Fine condition. Bargain. 109 S. SECOND. FOR TRUCK INSURANCE CONSIDER THE FARMERS EXCHANGE COVERAGE. YOU CAN SAVE MANY DOLLARS AND HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF BENEFITS NOT USUALLY COVERED BY SUCH POLICIES. FOR CONFERENCE CALL L. H. GALLATIN, PHONE 7117, ASHLAND. WHY A STORE? A store is a distinct asset to any community. There will be no argument about the superior convenience of being able to shop in your home town. There is a public advantage in that the owners and help in our stores assist in paying the taxes to support our city and our school district. In Talent the merchants have made a sincere effort to offer attractive prices and the public has responded by largely using home service. The merchant is entitled to a fair profit on what he sells. Increased volume of sales and quick turnover are reflected in lower prices. The public can best help by TRADING IN THE STORES OF THE COMMUNITY. Page 4, ads for: TALENT CLUB YOCKEL FUEL PARKER'S TALENT CAFÉ BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger Sunday, Aug. 22 10:00 a.m.--Bible School 11:00 a.m.--Worship Hour. Missionary address by Rev. Ralph Chapman of Bolivia, S.A. 7:00 a.m.--Christian Endeavor 8:00 p.m.--Motion Pictures of Missionary work in Bolivia. Wednesday, Aug. 25 8:00 p.m.--Prayer Meeting TO OUR ADVERTISERS In order to give our advertisers satisfactory service it has become necessary for us to set a time limit on changes in copy. All our illustrations and lettering (except that which is typed) is hand work and is relatively slow. We therefore ask that all copy be ready by Thursday noon. Page 5, ads for: LUNSFORD MOBIL GARAGE POP'S STATION A-1 CAFÉ HARRY'S PLACE (FORMERLY POP'S TRADING POST) VALLEY DECORATORS TALENT METHODIST CHURCH FIRST AND WAGNER Alice May Woolley, Pastor 9:45--Sunday School 11:00--Morning Worship; Theme: Traveling with God's People 7:45--Evening Service; Theme: Availing Prayer Tuesday 7:30--Young People's Bible Club. Wed.--7:45--Prayer Meeting
At the close of
the morning service August 22 there will be reception of members and at
12:30 there will be a service of baptism by immersion in the Methodist
Church at Ashland.
Page 6, full-page ad for: TALENT LOCKER GROCERY Page 7, ads for: SULLIVAN BROTHERS ASHLAND DAILY TIDINGS
Lions and families picnicked at Jackson Hot Springs Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Carr of Buffalo, Wyo. are visiting at the home of Mrs. Jennie Baylor. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Whittaker of Herlong, Calif. are visiting with Mrs. Whittaker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Block. ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT CONFINED OR TIED UNTIL SEPT. 1. RAY REDMON, CITY MARSHAL Page 8, ads for: WHITTLE TRANSFER MALT SHOP MOMANY SHELL STATION J. E. SCHULER, REAL ESTATE ACME BETTER CLEANING FOR SALE--1941 Ford 6 cylinder Delivery. New 1947 motor. Tires 90%. Price $1050. Will take older car in trade. Terms. H. J. PETERSON, 212 GIBSON ST., TALENT FOR SALE--Lawn mower for sale. $7.50. 18x30 cast iron sink $7.50. H. J. PETERSON, 212 GIBSON ST., TALENT FOR SALE--Divans. Just recovered. Excellent condition. LORAN CASEBIER, 106 N. FIRST ST., TALENT FOR SALE--Rear end Chevrolet, Complete with wheels. BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE FOR SALE--WEANER PIGS. JOE FENTON, FERN VALLEY RD. EAST OF TEXACO ST. Mr. And Mrs. C. Walden attended the horse show at Yreka, Sat. Mr. Walden showed a five-gaited horse for Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Crowe of Santa Barbara. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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TALENT, OREGON
EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES VOL. X NO. 35 AUGUST 27, 1948 INFORMATION, OPENING OF SCHOOL The Talent Schools, both grade and high, will open September 13. Buses will travel the same routes with the same schedules as last year. Classes will be held only until 11:30 the first day. Only those children whose birthdays are on or before November 15 will be permitted to enter the first grade. Registration for first grade pupils will be Wednesday, September 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. Parents are urged to register all first graders at that time and bring their birth certificates. Teachers for the school year 1948-49 are: 1st grade, Mrs. Cecile Fifield and Mrs. Genevieve Holdridge; 2nd grade, Mrs. Enid Casebier and Mrs. Jacob Lahr; 3rd grade, Mrs. Nellie Young; 4th grade, Mrs. Doris Corry; 5th grade, Mrs. Ruth Dews and Mrs. Elinor Roberson; 6th grade, Mrs. Alfleda Wheeler; 7th grade, Mrs. Virginia Schopf; 8th grade, Mr. Loran Casebier. High school teachers are Mr. Chas. C. Coffin, Science and Math; Mr. Bernard Smith, Social Studies; Mrs. Irma Parr, Commercial; Mrs. Gladys Alberding, English and Spanish; Mr. Haralee Wilson, Band and Orchestra; Mr. Geo. Bray, Physical Education and Coach. R.
B.
Parr
Superintendent TALENT FLOWER CLUB TO MEET SEPT. 1 The Talent Garden Club meets Sept. 1 at home of Mrs. Chas. Knorp. Roll call, "New plants or shrubs in my garden." Program, "Lilies" by Mrs. Chas. Holdridge. MONTY IS STILL OWNER In our last issue we stated that Mr. Barnett has purchased the Bellview Feed Store. He has not sold his business in Talent but will divide his time between the two places. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MR. COOK Mr. E. E. Cook celebrated his 88th birthday on Thursday. A group of ladies gathered at the Cook home and sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. Cook." The community unites in extending best wishes to this kindly citizen. CHANGES AT TEXACO The Texaco Station and the A-1 Café have been leased by the Texaco Oil Co. The building will be remodeled to house a grease rack and equipment of a super-station. The A-1 Café has closed but the gas station will remain open for business during the remodeling operations. Mr. Renfro will remain in charge. Mrs. Williams has moved to Medford where she will open a café. MRS. WILLIAMS EXPRESSES APPRECIATION. Mrs. Hilda Williams, former proprietor of the A-1 Café, wishes to express her appreciation to the people of Talent and vicinity for their fine patronage during the time she operated the café. PEOPLE AND EVENTS Robert Burnette of Redding, Calif. visited relatives and friends in Talent, Monday. Kate Estes reports that she spent a very pleasant weekend visiting her daughter, Volma Cochran, in Eugene. Dr. Earl Wells, of Los Angeles, visited the Floyd Wells on the old highway Monday. Dr. Wells, who is a brother of Floyd, was on his way to Canada. Also visiting the Wells is Mrs. Claude Ingham of Los Angeles. Mrs. Ingham who is returning to her home from Alaska will take a southbound plane Friday. The birthday of Karen Bohles was celebrated with a swimming party at Jackson Hot Springs. Her neighborhood playmates were Karen's guests. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Culver and son Ted and daughter Ethel May will spend the weekend in Redding, Calif. Alice Burnette, who has been mail messenger for the past year, has resigned. Frank Maness will take over her duties. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Skeeters are now located at their new home west of Voorhies Crossing. Tom Bell celebrated his 77th birthday last Saturday. FOR SALE: Equity in two bedroom house. Partly furnished. Also garage, woodshed, and chicken house. 233 GIBSON ST., TALENT. JOHNIE GRIFFIN. TO ROSEBURG Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Fuss have sold their home on First St. S to Geo. Yockel. They are moving to Roseburg where Stan has a position. VISITORS, EVENTS, ACCIDENTS Herman Ferber fell Sunday and sprained his arm badly. Jack Milhoan celebrated his 19th birthday Thursday with a broken arm. He was pushing his car when the accident occurred. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Alcock, of Sunnyvale, Calif. will arrive at the home of Mrs. Alcock's mother, Mrs. Sam Welburn, on August 28 or 29. Mr. Welburn will accompany them to California for a visit. John Tomkins and family of Arkansas have arrived in Talent and will make their home on Gibson St. Mr. and Mrs. Rob't. Lacey and daughter of Palmdale, Calif. arrived by plane for a visit with Lloyd and Ethel. In addition to the pleasure of visiting with Lloyd's brother Robert and family Lloyd and Ethel have enjoyed some delightful plane rides over the valley. Other guests at the Lacey and Hackler homes are Mrs. Allie Ross and Mrs. Nellie Penfold of Sacramento. A. E. Blandin has sold a lot on Old Highway S. to Mr. Tippy who has started the construction of a residence. TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH
Pastor, Irwin P. Alger SUNDAY, Aug. 29--VISITORS DAY! 10:00--Bible School 11:00--Worship Hour, Message by Pastor. 7:00--Christian Endeavor 8:00--Song and Praise Service WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 8:00--Prayer Meeting Lee Johnson is building a house up on Rapp Hill. Frank Manness has purchased the former O. A. Manning property on Old Highway, S. Everette Skeeters was a Talent visitor Monday. Harvey Thayer is able to be out again after a siege of illness. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Duffy and family of Nampa, Ida. are visitors at the Dale Momany home. Reed and Hutcheson have started construction of their new store south of King's Café. Ernest White who recently took chiropractic treatment for a stiff neck is able to drive his car again. The Wisners and the Lowes journeyed to Butte Falls Sunday where they joined Mr. and Mrs. Bob Edmondston in a picnic dinner at Whiskey Springs. The whole bunch got soaked. Page 4, full-page ad for: TALENT LOCKER GROCERY Page 5, ads for: WHITTLE TRANSFER, ASHLAND MALT SHOP MOMANY'S SHELL J. E. SCHULER REAL ESTATE ACME CLEANING Wyburn Kenyon took second place Sunday in model airplane flights at Medford. Inclement weather hampered the activities. TALENT 2 bedroom Modern home on two big lots. Garage, Workshop, Price $5250. $1000 down. Easy terms. Special
¾ acre irrigated, new 2
Bedroom house. Living and dining
room furnished in knotty pine. This is underpriced at $6825. Terms.Special
3 Bedroom and den. 2 big lots. Beautiful
shade and flowers. Fireplace.
Insulated and weatherstripped. This house is $1000 underpriced at
$6825. Terms.Dream.
Unfinished house. 900 sq. ft. floor
space. Water and plumbing in. Lot
100x50. Cement floor. A handy man's dream. $1500. Terms.Good Grocery store for sale or lease. Auto Court, 6 cabins and house. New Auto Court and Trailer Park. New Fountain for lease; money maker. 2 good Hardware Stores. Good Café for lease reasonable. Good location on Highway 99 with building 25x60. Under construction. Lot 100x100. Price $3300. Terms. New Fruit Stand for sale. Has walk-in cooler, 10x12. Full price, $3500. $2200 down. For above and many other fine listings call at the SCHULER AGENCY and ask for Mr. Peterson. Page 6, ads for: KING'S CAFÉ SULLIVAN BROS. PAINTING GILBREATH'S MOBIL STATION Page 7, ads for: TALENT CLUB YOCKEL FUEL PARKER'S TALENT CAFÉ BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE FARMER'S EXCHANGE (INSURANCE) TALENT METHODIST CHURCH FIRST AND WAGNER ST. Alice May Woolley, Pastor Sunday, Aug. 29 9:00--Sunday School 11:00--Morning Worship ; Theme: Habit in the Christian Life. 7:45--Evening Service; Theme: Availing Prayer. Tuesday 7:30--Young People's Bible Club Wednesday 7:45--Missionary service. Miss Fern Abbott from Honduras will speak and show pictures of the work there. Everybody Welcome. Page 8, ads for: COLDWELL & SON CHEVRON LEN SPARKS ELECTRIC TECHNICIAN TALENT SANITARY SERVICE TALENT FEED STORE Page 9, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET Page 10, ads for: TALENT BARBER HARRY'S PLACE VALLEY DECORATORS JOE DENNIS Mr. Dennis, a long time resident of Talent, passed away yesterday at 12:30 o'clock at the Jacksonville Convalescent Hospital. Mr. Dennis, who was 84 years of age on July 4, has been in ill health for several years. He leaves his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Elsie Sanbourn of Coos Bay, Oreg. Funeral services will be announced in the daily papers. WATER
RENT DUE SEPTEMBER FIRST.
WANT ADS. YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to BOX 146 or leave at 109 S. SECOND STREET FOR SALE--Kerr fruit jars 80¢ per Doz. Phone evenings 5743 E. C. GARDNER, GOLDEN CREST ORCHARD. FOR SALE--A new Supreme double deck coil bed spring. Full size. Price $18.00. F. MORRIS, 201 GIBSON ST. FOR RENT--3 room ground floor furnished apartment. CULVER APARTMENTS. Phone 21266 Friday evening. 8328 after Friday. FOR SALE--Fat hens. Hampshire Reds. Weigh between 6 Lb. and 7 Lb. $2.00 each. GEO. YOCKEL FUEL CO., NEW HIGHWAY. FOR SALE--A 9x12 wool rug. Like new. NEIL STOCKEBRAND, 175 CALIFORNIA ST., ASHLAND or inquire at Talent Feed. FOR RENT--Two furnished rooms. Outside entrance. Access to bath. OSCAR JOHNSON, 104 FAIRVIEW (Off Gibson) FOR SALE--Rear end for Chev. Complete with wheels. BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE. FOR SALE--Weaner pigs. HENRY just South of McCurtain Garage Old Highway. LOST--Rusty brown kitten, half grown. Short haired. Missing since Sunday. TERRY BURNETTE, 111 N. SECOND ST. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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TALENT, OREGON "EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES" VOL. X NO. 37 SEPT. 10, 1948 RADIO TOWER RAISED On Monday of this week several short wave "hams" gathered at the John Sample home to raise the 65 foot tower and beam. Mrs. Sample served a chicken dinner to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Knox and family, Mr. and Mrs. Max Crowson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rob't. Reinholdt, Mr. Geo. Sikes and mother, all of Ashland, Mr. Dave Putman of Medford and Mr. Dick Putman of Portland. After the beam was up and securely fastened the radio gang retired to John's "ham shack" to see how far the new beam would reach. Their first contact was in Australia and they were being received as though they were in Ashland. All breathed a sigh of happiness that the job was well done and went on contacting people all over the world. Mr. and Mrs. John Sample will attend the radio convention at Shasta City on Saturday and Sunday of this week. HOLLIS OLSON INJURED Hollis Olson suffered a broken arm, shock and facial lacerations in a collision near King's Café. Mr. Olson who was turning to park at King's was struck by a California car. The five occupants of the Calif. car and Mr. Olson were taken to the Ashland Hospital. The cars were badly wrecked. The accident occurred on Sunday. SCHOOL CALENDAR '48-'49 Sept. 10--Teachers' meetings. 13--School opens Oct. 22--End first six weeks Nov. 4-5--Regional Conference (Ash.) 11--Armistice Day Holiday 25-26--Thanksgiving Holiday Dec. 3--End second six weeks 24--Christmas Vacation Jan. 3--School Reopens 21--End first semester Jan. 24--Second Semester begins March 4--End fourth six weeks 28--Spring Vacation--one week Apr. 4--School reopens 22--End fifth six weeks May 30--Memorial Day June 1--Commencement 5--School closes The present squabble between the governor and the chairman of our state liquor commission "smells" according to a daily paper. We might add that a "smell" is a pretty safe sign that something should be removed. VOTERS TO NOMINATE CITY OFFICIALS On Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock there will be a public meeting at the city hall for the purpose of nominating candidates for town officers. To be nominated are candidates for mayor, recorder, treasurer; also six councilmen. All voters are eligible to make nominations and it is hoped that a good turnout will be present. WHAT THEY ARE DOING Lillie Burnett and Dana Goddard spent Labor Day visiting relatives and friends in Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Matthews of Nampa, Idaho were recent visitors at the Dale Momany home. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bouldin spent Labor Day visiting friends in Oroville, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Beeson are locating for the winter in the valley. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Block spent the weekend at Brookings. Mr. and Mrs. E. Jennings who have been spending their vacation at the coast have returned. G. R. Stager suffered some broken ribs in an auto accident Sat. night while returning from Jacksonville. P.T.A. TO MEET The Talent P.T.A. will hold the first regular meeting of the school year Monday, September, 13 at the school building. Everyone is urged to be present as the program for the coming year will be planned. Sgt. Harland Lowe of El Paso, Texas returned to his base on Tuesday. Ralph Reed is vacationing in Oakland this week. The regular monthly meeting of the school board will be held on Monday night of next week. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Chamberlain of Ark. were recent visitors at the Ira Culver home. Mrs. Culver and Mrs. Chamberlain are sisters. Page 2, full-page ad for: TALENT MARKET Page 3, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET Page 4, ads for: TALENT BARBER TALENT HARDWARE LUNSFORD'S MOBIL GARAGE FARMERS EXCHANGE INSURANCE WANT ADS. YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to BOX 146 or leave at 109 S. SECOND STREET FOR RENT--Furnished bedroom. Heat, light, linen. Bathroom available. Conveniently located near center of town. Rent $10.00 per month. Mrs.
Ella McMahen, E. Wagner, Talent.
FOR
SALE--Peaches for canning. Hales. Bargains at orchard 3
mi. north of Ashland, Old Highway 99, 1 mi. south of Talent. Your
containers.LLOYD
WELLS, Rt. 2, BOX 322. Phone Ashland 8327.
FOR
SALE--Tree ripened Bartletts. U pick. Please bring
containers.256 OLD HIGHWAY S., TALENT FOR SALE--Fat hens. New Hampshire Reds. 1 yr. old. Wt. 6 to 7 lb. $2.00 each. Very few left. YOCKEL FUEL COMPANY, HIGHWAY 99, JUST S. OF TALENT. FOR SALE--2 Bedroom House. Plastered. Completely furnished. INQUIRE AT HARRY'S PLACE. HIGHWAY 99 2 MI. SOUTH TALENT. FOR SALE--XMAS CARDS. Order your supply now and save money. Your name imprinted free. NEWS
FLASHES, 109 S. SECOND
TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH
Pastor, Irwin P. Alger SUNDAY, Sept. 12 10:00--BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00--WORSHIP HOUR 7:00--CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR 8:00--SONG AND PRAISE SERVICE WEDNESDAY, Sept. 15 8:00--PRAYER MEETING Page 5, ads for: TALENT CLUB YOCKEL FUEL PARKER'S TALENT CAFÉ BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE TALENT METHODIST CHURCH FIRST AND WAGNER AVE Alice May Woolley, Pastor 9:45--Sunday School 11:00--Morning Worship ; Theme: Are You Hungry? Special Music Always 7:45--Evening Service; Theme: Organizing for Battle. Wed. 7:45--Prayer Meeting Thurs. 7:30--Young People Weekend Bible Clubs will begin Monday, Sept. 20. Watch News Flashes for Schedule. Yes, you will find school supplies on sale at many of the stores in Talent. Prices are right. Buy your school supplies at home. NEWS FLASHES IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SUPPORT OF ADVERTISING BUSINESS HOUSES. Fruit
and tomato time and everybody busy.
FINE!! With a brand new PUC license plate and a two color paint job (orange and green) the Talent Sanitary Service is keeping its truck "Spic and Span." Marian Bohles brought the editors a nice big slice of chocolate cake Wednesday. It had nice thick frosting and filling and was delicious. We suggested that she let us publish the recipe. Marian modestly declined all credit stating that she found the recipe in a sack of flour! SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT LEOTA'S MALT SHOP. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
News Flashes EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES VOLUME X NO. 39 SEPT. 24, 1948 NOMINEES FOR CITY OFFICE As a result of two nominating caucuses Talent has a group of nominees of record breaking proportion. MAYOR Harold Straus John Childers RECORDER Dave Block, Mrs. Teeter, Mrs. Dale Momany. TREASURER Frank Manness COUNCILMEN Ada Bouldin, Clarence Walden, Fred Van Dyke, Rudy Conner, Lucky Gilbreath, Chas. Long, Bob Logan, Roy Coghill, Leslie Mason, Joe Hosich, Loran Casebier, Ira Culver, Forrest Jennings, John Sample, Roy McGarety, Wayne Cowdrey. THREE GRANGES TIE In the Fall Harvest Festival Jubilee Talent, Bellview and Phoenix tied for first place for best display. Clarence Holdridge won fourth on his individual display. TALENT R.F.D.--OCT. 1. With Clarence Chamberlin of Ashland as carrier Talent Rural Route 1 will begin operation on Oct. 1. This route from the Talent office will cover Wagner Creek, Anderson Creek, Valley View, Sun Crest, and Old and New Highway South. This territory was formerly covered by Ashland, R 2. FOOD SALE SATURDAY. The Talent P.T.A. will hold a cooked food sale at the Talent Locker on Saturday of this week. Mrs. Nancy Jennings, Mrs. Ruth Zediker, and Mrs. Enid Casebier are among those who will conduct the sale. According to Mrs. Nancy Jennings, president of the organization, food contributions are solicited. My idea of a convincing talker is the fellow who can keep both hands in his pockets while describing the fish that got away. PLANNING COMMITTEE TO MEET Monday night the playground planning committee consisting of representatives of the Council, V.F.W., Grange, Community Club, Lions will meet and plan the location of equipment of playground apparatus in city park. INVOLVING PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Porter, of Ohio, have taken over the management of the Talent Economy Grocery. Mrs. Leora Sommer has been confined to the Ashland Community Hospital with a severe attack of the influenza. The ladies of the Community Club spent Tuesday and Wednesday redecorating the dining room of the city hall. Mrs. Jas. Fleshman of Worthington Apartments has been elected to teach the eighth grade of the Butte Falls Schools. Charlie and Louvella Long visited in Roseburg last week. Leslie Pruett was involved in an auto collision near the fairgrounds last Sunday. Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bernstein, a daughter, Dawn Harriet. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Redmon have returned from Los Angeles where they visited Mr. Redmon's mother who has been ill. Ernie Allen of the Ideal Market has returned to work after a siege of flu. The editors are recipients of a beautiful bouquet of dahlias and Michelmas daisies presented by Mrs. Lulah Boyer of the Talent Green House. Wesley Boyer an experienced and successful violin instructor is offering a free aptitude test to prospective students. Mr. Boyer lives at 229 Gibson Street. Mr. C. C. Harper reports that the stove he advertised in our last issue was sold within three hours of distribution of News Flashes. The most interesting part of News Flashes is the advertising section. Page 2, full-page ad for: TALENT MARKET Page 3, ads for: COLDWELL & SON LEN SPARKS ELECTRICIAN TALENT GARAGE TALENT SANITARY SERVICE Mrs. E. Nieswonger has returned from a month's visit with her son Raleigh who lives at Bend, Oregon. Ed Lunsford and family have returned from Yakima, Wash. where they have been visiting relatives. WANT ADS. YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to BOX 146 or leave at 109 S. SECOND. FOR SALE--New 17 jewel ladies' wrist watches, $22.50. Lady's used Gruen wrist watch, $16.50. 15 j. Lady's used Warwick wrist watch $12.75. WESLEY BOYER, 229 GIBSON, TALENT FOR SALE--Good buys in used garbage cans. POP'S TRADING POST. FOR SALE--Big New King Nectarberries. Filling orders now. LLOYD WELLS, 1 MI. S. OF TALENT, OLD HIGHWAY. FOR SALE--High oven gas range, cheap. Good condition. ALBERT CULVER, 314 S. FIRST ST., TALENT. PHONE ASH. 8328 FOR SALE--White enameled ice box. MRS. JENNIE BAYLOR, 108 S. FIRST ST. FOR SALE--Personalized stationery. New line, One day service. NEWS FLASHES. 109 S. SECOND FOR SALE--Rabbits. Custom dressed. CRAWFORD'S RABBITRY. 1 MI. SOUTH, H.W. 99 Page 5, ad for: PORTER'S CASH GROCERY BYGONE DAYS IN TALENT FROM FILES OF NEWS FLASHES MR. AND MRS. O. M. GODDARD
PARENTS.
Mr. and Mrs. Ormy Goddard are the proud parents of a six and one-half pound boy, born Sunday morning at the Community Hospital in Ashland. The young man has already shown tendencies which promise much for the future. One thing is assured. He is going to make a valued member of the Kiltie Band. We congratulate the Goddards and wish the young man success and happiness. (Sept. 26, 1935) NIMRODS Wayland Smith and Fred Rapp were the first Talent hunters to report success during the hunting season. Neither one got shot or shot anybody else since both know what deer look like. (Oct. 3, 1935) VISION REALIZED Not only is a playground possible but Talent is now installing one, which when completed will rank with the best in this part of the state. Swings, teeters, bars, tennis, croquet, horse shoes, slides are going in and will be installed in a few days. The Chamber of Commerce committee, N. B. Ashcraft, chairman, has carried on the work. A fine gravel walk and a nice lawn back of city hall. It is hoped that shortly a fountain and concrete wading pool will be added. (August 23, 1934) MUSINGS! It's a wonderful world. When we come into it we have nothing on, but it isn't long until everyone has something on us. Not all double-faced records are on the phonograph. (Aug. 30, 1934) NOTICE CAMP FIRE GIRLS: The group will meet at the school, Monday night at 7:30. Helen Wisner, Guardian. FOR SALE: Cartridge belt and 30-30 shells. Gordon Grow, 211 Old Highway. WANT ADS.
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TRANSFERYOUR AD Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Leave copy at 109 S. Second St., or Mail, Box 146, Talent. FOR SALE--Black Cocker puppies. E. COOPER, ¼ MI. NORTH OF TALENT JUNCTION, HIGHWAY 99. FOR SALE--Bicycle in good condition, Roadmaster. Price $15.00. MONTY LUTZ, RESIDENCE AT TEXACO STATION. FOR SALE--Custom Aire oil circulating heater with tank and 52 Gal. Oil Drum. 10 inch size. H. R. TYPLESS, 113 NORTH ST. (Off Gibson) GLASS--We cut and finish auto glass for all model cars. Our prices are reasonable. Prepare for winter months. Be safe and drive with SAFETY GLASS in your car. (Free estimates). EARL FLOYD, Phone 7773. 5TH AND F ST., PHOENIX. Turn at Shell Station on Highway 99. FOR SALE--Ladies' Elgin and Bulova wrist watches. Men's watches. Nationally advertised watch bracelets. WESLEY BOYER, JEWELER, 229 GIBSON AVE. WHEN YOU NEED A HAIRCUT CONSULT YOUR TALENT BARBER. HE WILL ALSO TRIM OR SHAVE YOUR WHISKERS. SAW FILING--Accurate, dependable service. Your saw filed to suit you. Reasonable charge. ALFRED CULVER, VALLEY DECORATOR PAINT STORE. LOOK 'EM OVER--Beautiful TERRY THOMAS Christmas cards. 50 for $1.00 with your name imprinted. These are handled by News Flashes because of superior quality. Also all-occasion cards and printed stationery. NEWS FLASHES, 109 S SECOND, BOX 146. Ask to see sample book. WELDING--For first-class welding at reasonable prices call FOXIE'S WELDING SHOP, WEST FIRST ST., PHOENIX. PHONE MED 6613 WESLEY BOYER--VIOLIN INSTRUCTION--FREE APTITUDE TEST, 229 GIBSON TALENT FOR SALE--Baby buggy. 109 S. Second St. WANTED--USED FURNITURE--HARRY'S PLACE The small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Grow has been very ill with pneumonia. LEOTA'S MALT SHOP MOMANY SHELL STATION ACME CLEANING J. E. SCHULER, REALTOR LARGE TYPING CLASS One of the most popular classes in the Talent School is Typing I. Twenty-two students are enrolled in this subject. Mrs. Irma Parr is the instructor. IF YOUR SAW NEEDS FILING-- And what saw doesn't, take it to Alfred Culver, at the Valley Decorators. Mr. Culver is equipped to file any type of saw and his charges are reasonable. Why try to do good work with a dull saw? It just can't be done! LIONS AT WORK The Lions Club members are laying a new floor in the dining room and kitchen of the city hall. The flooring material is being furnished by the Community Club and the city council. The Community Club has just completed repainting of said rooms. The ladies who did the work are now experts in the use of paint spraying equipment. TALENT HIGH WINS With a score tied at 6-6 at the end of the half Talent forged ahead to top the Gold Hill team 18-6 at the close of the third period in the game played on the local field last night. At the close of the game the score stood 24-6 in favor of the home team. Point men were Orville Nichols, 6; Joe Fenton, 6; Bob Goddard, 6; Jerry Montgomery, 6. For Gold Hill, Gene Holderness, 6. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
TALENT OREGON News Flashes EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES VOL. X NO. 40 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1948 P.T.A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MEET. The officers and heads of committees of the P.T.A. will meet in executive session at the school building Monday evening at 8 o'clock. ANNUAL GARDEN EXHIBIT The Annual Flower Show of the Talent Garden Club will be held at the Talent city hall, Oct. 6 from 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. All residents of Talent and surrounding territory are invited to exhibit flower and vegetables. Entries are non-competitive. Entries should be brought to the hall in the morning to permit arrangement. A silver tea will be served and extra flowers and shrubs will be offered for sale. The public is cordially invited to attend this exhibit. Don't forget the date. Wednesday, October 6. NEW HIGH SCHOOL OFFICERS The following student body and class officers were elected at a meeting held Friday, Sept. 24. They will serve during the 1948-49 school year. Student Body President: Bud King. Vice President, Chas. Zickafoose; Secretary, Joyce Mumford; Business Managers, Margaret Egan and Frances Sullivan; Editor High School Annual, Francis Sullivan; Editor School Paper, Virginia Peters and John York. Senior Class Officers: Pres., John York; Vice-Pres., Donald Millage; Sect., Betty Henry. Junior Officers: Pres., Joyce Mumford; Vice-Pres., Geo. Baylor; Sect., Virginia Peters. Sophomore Officers: Pres., Joyce Paul; Vice-Pres., Jerry Montgomery; Sect., Lois Zickafoose. Freshman Officers: Pres., Willis Zumwalt; Vice-Pres., Kenny Reynolds; Sect., Joanne Jonnis. TO CLOSE MONDAY AND TUESDAY In order to hunt in the Klamath and Lake country Otto and Wave King will close King's Café on Monday and Tuesday. OTHER NIMRODS Other would-be deer slayers who have gone into the wilds are Lucky Gilbreath, Tiney Combest, Ernie White, Chet Ricks, Victor Mason, Lester Mason, Roy Coghill, Rube Brandin, Harvey Peterson. Also Ira Culver and his Valley Decorator crew consisting of Ted Culver, Lester Young, Bed Couch [Ben Coush] and Richard Evans. Also Ernie Allen of the Ideal Market and Harry Eskridge of Harry's Place. It is the consensus of opinion that a few of these gentlemen are good shots, some subject to buck fever and the rest can't hit the broad side of a barn. ABOUT OUR POPULACE. Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. Buchanan, Sept. 28, Medford Community Hospital, a son. Wt. 8 lb. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Evans and dog, Tippy, of Pasadena, Calif. were recent visitors at the Ira Culver home. While here they journeyed to Crater Lake during a snow storm. Mr. Evans is an employee of the Douglas Aircraft Co. The Evans (with Tippy) expect to return to Talent next summer and there is a probability that they will make their permanent home in this valley. On Sept. 25 Lee and Mary Johnson were guests of the Lee Hamilton family. The occasion was the birthday of Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Favor and son Mike, of Myrtle Point, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Mason on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Sample journeyed to Grants Pass last Saturday evening to attend the Southern Oregon Trucker League banquet. John is vice-president of the league. Mrs. Belle Stevens who suffered a stroke some time ago was taken to the Community Hospital of Medford on Wednesday. John Childers who was recently nominated for the office of mayor has withdrawn his name as has Mrs. Momany, nominee for the office of recorder. PORTER'S CASH GROCERY Under the name of Porter's Cash Grocery Mr. and Mrs. Porter are inserting their first News Flash advertisement in this issue. They invite the public to visit their store and get acquainted. SOME BRIEFS Gertrude Ottinger, Winnie Mason and Bernice Breese attended the Extension Unit Officer Training School at Rogue River on Wednesday. Mrs. Opal Welch, formerly president of the Extension Unit has resigned. Mrs. Bernice Breese has been elected to fill the vacancy and Mrs. Winnie Mason has been made vice-president. A new fire hydrant was installed on Wagner Avenue on Tuesday night. There was much gurgling and popping of water tanks. Page 2, full-page ad for: TALENT MARKET Page 3, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET Page 4, ads for: COL. MIKE DENOMA, AUCTIONEER TALENT FEED TALENT HARDWARE FOR SALE--Limited quantity of laurel wood. For cook stove, also some for heater. Low price for this excellent wood on ground, or will deliver. Also some body fir, heater. $4.00 per tier. GEORGE A. HOLD, ANDERSON CREEK ROAD. FOR SALE--80 cedar posts, 7 feet. 45¢ each. Call at McCurtain Garage. R. C. WOOD, OLD HIGHWAY. WANT ADS Your Ad--Inserted in this column will be ready by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. MAIL COPY TO DRAWER H, TALENT, or LEAVE AT 109 S. SECOND. WANTED--Saws to file. Skilled work. G. WITTE, 223 OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH FOR RENT--3 room apartment. 3 rooms and kitchenette. Modern and clean. Furnished. R.D. WATSON, OX 462, TALENT, ANDERSON CREEK ROAD. NOTICE--Baron Byrd is no longer connected with the Ashland Auction Yard. COL. MIKE DENOMA, R 1, BOX 110, TALENT. SAW FILING--Expert saw filing. Your saws filed to suit. ALFRED CULVER, VALLEY DECORATORS STORE, TALENT. NOTICE--YOUR WATKINS DEALER. BUNTON'S VARIETY STORE. R. L. BUNTON, PHOENIX, OREGON. PHONE 6612 OR 7811, evenings. FOR SALE--Nice dry Hubbard and Banana squash. 4¢ per pound. BERT BELL, PHONE 4484 OLD HIGHWAY S., ACROSS ROAD FROM COLUMBIA ORCHARD. Page 5, ads for: WHITTLE TRANSFER LEOTA'S MALT SHOP SHELL STATION HARVEY PETERSON REAL ESTATE LUNSFORD MOBIL GARAGE ACME BETTER CLEANING FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP If there are children in your family under 20 years of age and 4 or older they should be enumerated in the school census, whether living at home or not. This includes those in the armed service and married daughters living at home. BRING--Bring the kiddies to see the "Ghost" in the window after dark at the Variety Shop now till Hallowe'en. Open evenings for your convenience. TALENT VARIETY SHOP, 204 E. MAIN TALENT. FOR SALE--Apartment size, white enamel electric range. Good oven, closed burner. Perfect condition. Also davenport; good springs. Price $20. BEN HART (Hollis Olson place across Bear Creek.) Page 6, ads for: COLDWELL & SON LEN SPARKS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN TALENT SANITARY SERVICE HARRY'S PLACE TALENT METHODIST CHURCH Alice May Woolley, Pastor Sunday, Oct. 3 WORLD WIDE COMMUNION SUNDAY 9:45--Sunday School 11:00--Morning Worship COMMUNION SERVICE Christian people, whether members of the church or not, are invited to share this communion with us. 7:30--Evening Service; Note change of time. Wed. 7:30--Prayer Meeting BIBLE CLUBS Monday, Beginners Later--Shining Light Girls Tuesday--Helping Hand Girls Later--Fourth Grade Boys Wed.--Booster Boys Later--Bear Creek Gang Thurs--Kings Daughters Evening (7:30) Young People Page 7, ads for: TALENT CLUB YOCKEL FUEL PARKER'S TALENT CAFÉ BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger 5TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM Saturday evening, Oct. 2, and over Sunday Oct. 3 SATURDAY, Oct. 2 8:00 p.m.--Motion Pictures of the Friends Southern Oregon C.E. Conference held in July. SUNDAY, Oct. 3 10:00 a.m.--Sunday School Rally Day. 11:00 a.m.--Sermon by George Bayles, former pastor. 1:00 p.m.--Basket Dinner and Informal Program at the City Hall. 7:00 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 8:00 p.m.--Sermon by Joseph G. Reece, Supt of Oregon Yearly Meeting of Friends. Page 8, ads for: KING'S CAFÉ SULLIVAN BROTHERS GILBREATH'S MOBIL STATION Page 9, ads for: TALENT FEED STORE TALENT HARDWARE Mrs. Nona McAbee, our present city recorder, has consented to be a candidate for reelection to the office. Nona has rendered efficient service during her incumbency. Ben Hart has sold his home on Front St. to F. M. Scott of Santa Paula, Calif. Mr. Scott is taking immediate possession. Bob and family are moving to the Valley View District. In listing the hunters leaving for the big deer country the typist has inadvertently translated Ben Coush into Bed Couch. This is a reasonable error. The poor guys naturally will need some place to rest and sleep! (See story front page.) NIGHT WATCHMAN NEEDED Since the major portion of Talent no longer abuts the main highway and therefore does not benefit by the patrol of state police officers, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the town needs an efficient night watchman. During the past year there have been several burglaries in the business section, a few in the residence section, and the stealing of gasoline has become a common occurrence. As a safety precaution several of the merchants have living quarters in their stores or have installed burglar alarms. But this is not enough. The community should provide protection to all property owners, both business and residential. We don't know how this service can be financed but we believe a way can be found that will not place an undue burden on anyone. HHL
More hunters left town yesterday than there are candidates for the council! Monty Burnett wishes to express his appreciation to the people of the Talent trade area for the cooperation extended to Neil Stockebrand, manager of the Talent Feed Store. Hollis Olson who was injured several weeks ago is able to be out again. His arm is still in a cast. Art Wisner had a birthday the other day, Wednesday. Helen baked a nice birthday cake with green and pink frosting--but no candles. She invited the editors out to help eat it. Art claims to be 41 but we have our doubts. Mayor Butch Watson of Anderson Creek claims that Anderson Creek was a very peaceful community--before some of his neighbors moved in. Lee Johnson will soon have his new home on Rapp Hill completed. Lee has supervised the building and done much of the work himself. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lacy and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Mason attended a meeting of the Pinochle Club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Poling in Phoenix Saturday night. THERE ISN'T A BETTER PLACE TO GET AN AFTER-SCHOOL PICKUP THAN AT LEOTA'S MALT SHOP. Just once in a while when you shop tell your merchant that you saw it in News Flashes. The advertising merchants of Talent make News Flashes possible. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES News Flashes TALENT, OREGON VOL. X NO. 43 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1948 TO ENTERTAIN The Lions Club will entertain the ladies of the members Saturday evening at the City Hall. About 75 guests, including several from Medford, Phoenix and Ashland are expected. A program will be given during the progress of the dinner which will be served by the ladies of the Community Club. CARD PARTY The P.T.A. will sponsor a card party to be held at the school cafeteria, Friday, October 29. Care of small children will be provided by the Camp Fire Girls. THE BROWNIES AND GIRL SCOUTS. The Brownies will meet each Monday after school, at the school building. The leaders are Mrs. Virginia Gleim and Mrs. Marguerite Kerns. The Girl Scouts meet on Friday after school at the school building. Mrs. Everett Jennings and Mrs. Forrest Jennings are leaders. The Talent Girl Scouts are invited to a get-together social with the Ashland Girl Scouts on Nov. 4 at the Women's Civic Club building. TOO MANY CHECKS Robert Lee Smith, of Medford, was arrested in a local business house Monday after he has passed two checks on Talent merchants. Nailed in justice court he was sentenced to thirty days in jail. Some of the groceries alleged to have been purchased by him were found in the telephone booth. TO EXHIBIT PLANS FOR NEW SCHOOL. The local school board will [present] plans for a new school building on display at the carnival tonight. The plans have been prepared by Architect Keeney and will be presented and explained by Leonard Brink of the school board. CARNIVAL Everybody will be out to patronize the school carnival tonight. There will be plenty of excitement and entertainment for all. The proceeds will be added to the student body treasury to finance activities of the student body during the current school year. A FLOWER FOR THE LADIES Ginger and George Collins will conduct a Get Acquainted Day at the Talent Junction Service Station on Thursday of next week. Flowers for the ladies, Door prizes, etc. will mark the day. Everybody is invited. HONORED Chester Rapp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rapp, received mention last week in a national farm magazine commending him for an article on "John Deere Farm Machinery" which he wrote while a freshman at S.O.C.E. Chester was honor guest at the opening of the new Hubbard Wray store in Medford, Saturday. HELP THEM HELP OTHERS The Crater Lake Camp Fire Girls will play Santa Claus to fifty European children this year. They will fill fifty stockings which will be sent to national headquarters for transport to Europe. The girls need the cooperation of the community to make the project possible. They will go on a "Trick or Treat" excursion next Wednesday night. Instead of the usual treat the girls will collect items to help fill the stockings. Acceptable items are: Stick candy, (wrapped), candy bars, hair bows and ribbons, pencils, crayons, small books, small toys, gum, balloons, small articles of clothing such as handkerchiefs, socks, mittens, scarves, sewing equipment. And any other small articles that a child would enjoy. FINED, ETC. Glenn Evans of Anderson Creek who collided with two cars in Ashland a few days ago was hauled into court and fined. Part of the fine was remitted on agreement of Evans to pay damage to cars involved. It was also discovered that he had no Oregon driver's license. Permission to apply for a license was denied for a term of one year. SCHOOL CENSUS TO BE COMPLETED During the past week work on tabulating the school census of District 22 was carried on. It is believed that the total number of four to twenty population in the district will exceed five hundred. The tabulation will be continued next week and until completed. Owing to a failure to ship paper ordered New Flashes is reverting to "pink" again. We hope our readers and advertisers will bear with the poor quality of paper which we have found it necessary to use. Page 2, full-page ad for: TALENT MARKET Page 3, full-page ad for: TALENT LOCKER GROCERY Page 4, ads for: DIAL ELECTRIC COMPANY TALENT JUNCTION TEXACO SERVICE
Winnie and Vic Mason, daughter Lavelle Ricks and grandson Jimmy have
returned from a visit to Portland. It is rumored that Vic showed Jimmie
the town.
One of the greatest labor-saving devices of today is tomorrow. Nothing cooks your goose quicker than a boiling temper. While picking fruit at the Suncrest Orchard, Tuesday, Mrs. Knute Tycksen fell from a ladder and was seriously injured. She was taken to the Ashland Community Hospital. Monty Barnett invites the public to call at the Talent Feed Store and note the progress his Purina Pigs, Ike, Mike and Purina Less, are making.
FOR SALE--Ladies' wrist watches $12.90 to $22.50.
Man's wrist watch, $15.00. Men's pocket watch,
$20.00. Telechron electric clocks, on order. Any style. Wesley Boyer,
Watchmaker. 229 Gibson Street, Talent.
Mr. and Mrs. Talbot Williams of Oakland, Calif., are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Ottinger. The Boy Scouts have received their new charter which has been framed by Jack Burdell, chairman of the Scout Committee. The charter will be hung in the council room of the city hall. REVIVAL SPONSORED BY YOUNG PEOPLE
TO CLOSE OCT. 24.
The Evangelistic Services in the Talent Friends Church have created a great deal of interest and response among the people of Talent, especially among the young people. Rev. Harley Adams will give his concluding message on Sunday evening, Oct. 24. The regular church services for the week will be held on schedule. Rev. Adams will speak at both morning and evening services on Sunday. Christian Endeavor and Prayer Meeting at the usual time. TAKE THEM HOME The Parent Teachers Association has to depend to a great extent on the messenger service afforded by the boys and girls of the school in getting notices of meetings, sales, etc. to the homes of the community. In most cases the printed and mimeographed notices are carried home to the parents by the children. The children of the school are urged to do their part by delivering any message given them by their teacher to their parents. A youth spends the years between 7 and twenty-one learning to be his own boss. Then he gets married. Page 7, ads for: COLDWELL & SON LEN SPARKS, ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN TALENT SANITARY SERVICE HARRY'S PLACE TALENT METHODIST CHURCH FIRST AND WAGNER STREETS Alice May Woolley, Pastor Sunday, October 24 9:45--Sunday School 11:00--Morning Worship, Baptismal Services and Reception of members. 7:30--Evening Service; Theme: Who Hath Believed Our Report? Wednesday, October 27 7:30--Prayer Meeting HAVE YOU Attended the Wednesday night auctions at the Ashland Auction Yard? Col. Mike Denoma, the auctioneer, will give everyone a square deal. Page 8,
ads for:
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EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES VOL. X NO. 4 FRIDAY, NOV. 5, 1948 NOTICE OF MEETING The school board has called a meeting of the voters and patrons of the Talent School to be held in the school gymnasium on Monday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to explain and discuss the proposed building program. All are invited and urged to attend. A.
W. Wisner, Chairman
PATTERN ALTERATION The Talent Extension Unit will meet in the city hall, Nov. 10 at 1030 A.M. Miss Eula Wintermere, new H.D.A., will present Pattern Alteration. Anyone interested in a cotton dress school must attend this meeting. Pot luck luncheon at noon. Children will be cared for. Edna
Holdridge.
MOBILE UNIT, NOV. 16 The Mobile Unit for chest examination by X-ray will be at the city hall on Nov. 16. This examination will be free to the adult public. Residents of Phoenix will also be admitted to the examination. The Community Club and P.T.A. will assist with children who take the examination. SEND SOCKS Crater Lake Camp Fire Girls packed fifty stockings for the Camp Fire Xmas Party for Overseas Children on Wednesday evening. Each stocking had candy, gum, candy bars, nuts, pencils, ribbon, soap, combs, cough drops, box of Crayola, handkerchief, paints. These will be shipped overseas on the 15th of this month. The girls and guardians wish to thank those who so generously made this gift possible. CARD OF THANKS I sincerely thank all my friends of the Talent Club for the beautiful flowers I received while in the hospital. Mrs. Norma Seymour. YOUR WATER RENT IS NOW DUE AND UNLESS PAID WILL BECOME DELINQUENT ON NOV. 10. RAY
REDMON, WATER SUPERINTENDENT
P.S.
PAY WATER RENT AT TALENT LOCKER.
CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness during our bereavement. Mr.
and Mrs. Archie Estes
Mr. and Mrs. Arleta Smith GARDEN CLUB. The Garden Club met Wed. afternoon at the home of Ruth Ellis on the Old Highway. The topic of the afternoon, "Know When to Plant Flowers," was presented by Grace Galbraith. Mrs. Butler served refreshments to the members and guests. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS On Nov. 20, competitive examinations for substitute post office clerks will be held at the Medford High School Auditorium. Citizens between the ages of eighteen and fifty are eligible and may obtain blanks at the Talent Post Office. MAIL EARLY Packages for overseas delivery must be in the mail by Nov. 15. ABOUT LOCAL PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lacy and son Dan left early Oct. 31 for Aberdeen, Wash. for a two weeks visit with Mrs. Lacy's parents. Great-great grand aunt Lilly went along. Mrs. Lou Welling of Hayward, Calif. visited with Mrs. Grace Parks on Wednesday. Lyle Jameson who has been very ill with pneumonia is on the recovery list and expects to return from the hospital Sunday. Peggy and Billie Rowe entertained twenty-four children with a Hallowe'en party Sunday night. A spooky time was enjoyed by the guests. SMALL FARMS MEETING The Talent Small Farms council will meet at the home of J. J. Rasmussen of the Valley View District on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Rufus Cate, county agent in charge of 4H work will be the guest of the evening. All farmers, part farmers, and interested parties are urged to attend and bring wives. A.
W. Wisner, Chairman
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CLUB
YOCKEL FUEL PARKER'S TALENT CAFÉ BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE TALENT METHODIST CHURCH FIRST AND WAGNER AVENUE Alice May Woolley--Pastor Nov. 7, 1948 9:45--Sunday School 11:00--Morning Worship; Message by Henry McNair 7:30--Group attendance at church of the Nazarene Revival in Ashland. Wed. 7:30--Prayer Meeting No Bible Clubs this week but continue as usual on Nov. 15. TALENT FEED STORE DELIVERS IN LOTS 100 LB. OR MORE. LOOKING BACK, ETC. Why didn't you pick up some of that 14 to 1 money that was being offered on Dewey last week? One conclusion we have drawn. Straw votes in advance are n.g. Men will tell you whether they prefer brunettes or blonds, what they think of their neighbors and mother-in-laws, whether they like their toast brown or black. BUT a large minority won't tell you how they are going to vote. Our little neighbor to the south has terminated a tumultuous campaign in which many naughty words were uttered and charges made. As neutral onlookers the people of Talent trust that the wounds of battle will heal without infection, that the city park will be restored to its former cleanliness and beauty, that the lithia water supply will be restored and made more attractive and that the weeds will be dug out of the parking strips. The people of Talent have a kindly affection for Ashland tho' we disagree when we are told by the Ashland press that Ashland is the logical trade center for Talent. Our school district will soon be faced with the decision as to how we will handle the school housing situation. It is the duty of every taxpayer and parent to inform himself fully on the condition prevailing. The board is calling a meeting to give information and permit discussion. It should be well attended. PERSONALIZED CHRISTMAS
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Page 5, full-page ad for: TALENT LOCKER GROCERY Page 6, ads for: COLDWELL & SON HARRY'S PLACE LEN SPARKS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN TALENT SANITARY SERVICE TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger SUNDAY, Nov. 7 10:00 a.m.--Bible School 11:00 a.m.--Worship Hour 7:00 a.m.--Christian Endeavor 8:00 a.m.--Song and Praise Service MONDAY, Nov. 8 6:30 p.m.--Church Night Dinner and Social Occasion at City Hall. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 10 7:00 p.m.--Choir Practice 7:30 p.m.--Prayer Meeting Page 7, ads for: WHITTLE TRANSFER LEOTA'S MALT SHOP SHELL STATION HARVEY PETERSON, REALTOR ACME CLEANING LUNSFORD MOBIL GARAGE FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP Wesley Boyer is growing a cute little mustache, according to a correspondent. It is our opinion that Wesley has a legal and social right to grow a mustache--or whiskers if he prefers. The editor is thinking of doing the same--but not for the same reason. Art Wisner received two votes for coroner and also two votes for county school sup't. in the recent calamity. Page 8, ads for: KING'S CAFÉ SULLIVAN BROTHERS GILBRAITH'S MOBIL STATION FROM "JUST A NEIGHBOR."
There is never a better time than the day after election to tell which of your neighbors are Democrats and which are Reps. Take Wednesday morning for instance, all the Democrats were smiling broadly and hailed us with a cheery "hello." The Republicans were the ones who were complaining of the rain and mud, watched the same sticking to their feet as we met them on the street. Of course there is a chance of a few of these happy countenances belonging to a Republican who at the last moment had a change of heart and admitted to himself that the best party won. But, really, what gets me worse is the person who talks unceasingly of how bad conditions will become now that we have a big majority of our party in Congress and how much better it would have been if another party had gained office, etc.--and then to find out the party hadn't even voted. It seems that the old U.S.A. would run better without voters--then we all could complain of whoever was in office and maybe be fight for a "seat" ourselves. You would think that a person who didn't vote would be content to let the ones who do do the complaining and rejoicing, as may be. But, no--they ramble on and on about the best party winning and shout how the losing party appears after defeat--Oh, by the way, I didn't vote!--J.A.N. Editor's Note: The editor of N.F. did vote but he is now considering swearing off. This weather is terrible, isn't it? FOR SALE Two obsolete typewriters to be sold for the best reasonable offer. Those may be examined at the school building. Inquire of Mr. Parr. WANT ADS. YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Mail copy to DRAWER H, TALENT or leave at 109 S. SECOND. FOR SALE--Boy's World Bicycle, good condition. Price $15. 301 FIRST ST. FOR SALE--Kenmore electric washing machine, like new. White enamel. TALENT MARKET. FOR SALE--Mullion window 24x28. In frame and with weights. May be used as mullion or for two single windows. In good condition. Price $12. GUST WITTE, 223 OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH. WANTED--SAW FILING. 30 years experience. All kinds of saws. GUST WITTE, 223 OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH FOR SALE--New shock resisting, waterproof wrist watches $29.75. Telechron electric kitchen clock $4.50. Men's rebuilt wrist watch, $15.00. Ladies' rebuilt wrist watch $22.50. Leather straps, chains, expansion bracelets, etc. WESLEY BOYER, WATCHMAKER 229 GIBSON STREET, TALENT FOR SALE--Kohler and Chase piano. Good condition, good tone. Mahogany case. Reasonable. MRS. H. M. WORK, TALENT, WAGNER CREEK. FOR SALE--Child's size 7, heavy zipper jacket. Brown with all leather sleeves. Like new. $5.00. Steam-o-matic iron, $6.50. MRS. CARMEN, 304 W. MAIN. INTERESTED?--We make addresses and name on GLASS with chipped edges, very clever. Also metal supports to secure by. Also, safety auto glass, crystal glass table tops. Window glass. PHONE MEDFORD 7773, FIFTH AND F ST. PHOENIX. BOX 1165. EARL FLOYD. QUICK DRY--LAUNDRY SERVICE. Pick up and deliver. Inquire. NEWS FLASHES, 109 S. SECOND WANTED--Saws to file. Prompt skilled service. Work guaranteed. ALFRED CULVER, VALLEY DECORATORS STORE, TALENT. PRINTED--100 bond envelopes, printed your name and address. $1.25. MAIL ORDER TO DRAWER H. NEWS FLASHES, TALENT XMAS CARDS--ORDER NOW. NEWS FLASHES. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VOL. X NO. 47
FRIDAY, NOV. 19, 1948
NO NEWS FLASHES NEXT WEEK We are suspending publication for one week, anticipating turkey and trimmin's with some of our folks in Portland. Our wish is that our readers will have as pleasant a time as we are anticipating. ALL TALENT CLOSED TURKEY DAY. All the stores and business houses of Talent will be closed next Thursday. Even the cafes will not open. So get your supplies before Thursday morning. The merchants will display some attractive buys during the early part of the week. The Texaco station will be open a part of the Thanksgiving morning for emergency service. DISCUSS BUILDING On last Monday evening the parents and taxpayers of Dist. 22 met at the school gymnasium at the request of the school board. Chairman A. W. Wisner presided at the meeting and gave an able summary of the housing situation in the Talent school. At present classes are being held in three basement rooms, the gymnasium, and the Methodist church. From present trend in population more room will be needed soon. The Talent School has been conditionally standardized for the present year by the state board of education pursuant to a program of improvement recently submitted by the local board. Continued receipt of funds from the Basic School Support is contingent upon the execution of this program. The meeting was not well attended but those who were present showed a serious interest in the problem which confronts our school district. MRS. ALICE GUNZELL [article cut off] DONATIONS BY V.F.W. The Veterans of Foreign Wars has donated the sum of $100.00 to the city playground fund and $50.00 to the Crater Lake Campfire Girls. The Campfire Girls have been sponsored by the V.F.W. and Auxiliary since the girls organized. MANY CHESTS EXAMINED The X-ray Unit which gave free service Monday was patronized by 399 from the Talent and Phoenix communities. It is reported that this was the largest number of persons examined in one day since the establishment of the service. Local ladies assisting with the work were Gertrude Ottinger, Nancy Jennings, Winnie Mason, Louvella Long, Alice Burnette, Clarabelle Bunnell and Grace Barnes. Nancy Jennings of the P.T.A. and Gertrude Ottinger of the Community Club wish to thank those who assisted. DUFUR BOWS TO TALENT The Talent High six-man football team played Dufur Saturday night at the Dalles and won the state quarter-final skirmish by a score of 46 to 26. With the victory comes the opportunity of Talent to play in the semi-finals for state honors. The next game will be played in either Ashland or Medford the coming weekend. Talent's opponents have not yet been determined. ABOUT TOWN Mrs. Harold Straus was taken to the Community Hospital in Medford, Wednesday where she underwent an operation. Word has been received from Sgt. Harland Lowe that he arrived in England after [cut off] Page 2, full-page ad for: TALENT MARKET Page 3, ads for: PORTER'S CASH GROCERY VALLEY DECORATORS TALENT BARBER SICK GIRL Linda Lakey is confined to her home with the flu. Lee and Mary Johnson have also been ill with the flu. Wedding bells will ring next week and a young Talent bachelor will cease to be such. It is rumored that a Talent belle is entertaining her friends with sandwiches and Four Roses. MAN'S BEST FRIEND Dear Editor: If dog is man's best friend we sure have plenty of the same in Talent. They tip over our garbage can, they chase our chickens, they prance on our back porch, they roost on our front porch, they wash our fenders and wheels every time we stop in town, they chase our rabbits, they chase one another--we smell dog wherever we go! From the looks of things there will soon be a new crop of dogs added to our present dog population! DOGS! DOGS! DOGS! Yes, if dog is man's best friend we are darn well supplied! A
DOG-GONE CITIZEN
A sweet little co-ed informs us that we omitted the name of one of the star players from our account of the proposed trip to Dufur. The player was Don Millage, fullback. EXPLANATION A correspondent writes, under an assumed name, making criticism of a custom in one of the rooms of the school. We do not think it would be advisable to publish the letter for the following reasons: The condition can be corrected by calling it to the attention of the teacher of the principal. Adverse criticism of a teacher, expressed in print, weakens her influence and injures the effectiveness of her efforts. Frequently folks exaggerate minor criticism made and somebody suffers unjustly. After all we feel that our correspondent does not want this to happen. News Flashes will not publish anonymous letters attacking anyone, directly or indirectly. If the writer is willing to sign his name he may request that it be withheld. His request will be respected. Only a court order can force an editor to make it public. RECIPE TOMATO OYSTERS 1½ cups of canned tomato 1 egg Pinch soda Salt Pepper Mix together. Add enough cracker crumbs to thicken well. Drop by spoonful in hot grease. Turn when browned. Serve hot with cheese sauce. Good for lunch served with toast. Cleo
Kenyon
What the world needs is a truce, the whole truce and nothing but the truce, or so help us God… A successful man is one who can make more than his wife can spend--and a successful woman is one who can land such a husband. Nothing cooks your goose quicker than a boiling temper. Page 6, full-page ad for: TALENT LOCKER GROCERY Page 7, ads for: COLDWELL & SON CHEVRON HARRY'S PLACE LEN SPARKS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN TALENT SANITARY SERVICE Several teachers of the Talent School partied at the Talent Café, Wednesday afternoon. The occasion was the birth anniversaries of Mrs. Holdridge and Mrs. Alberding. Hugh Bouldin spending a three-day vacation in Portland. Jack Milhoan was on the car end of an accident in Medford. A pedestrian was injured. Page 8, ads for: MOMANY SHELL STATION ACME BETTER CLEANING LUNSFORD MOBIL GARAGE FARMER'S INSURANCE GROUP ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS
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WANT ADS YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. MAIL COPY TO DRAWER H or LEAVE AT 109 S. SECOND ST. DEALER--YOUR WATKINS DEALER. BUNTON'S VARIETY STORE, R. L. BUNTON, PHOENIX, OREGON Phone 6612 or 7811 evenings. WANTED--Second hand portable kerosene stove. 215 GIBSON AVE., WALTER KRUG. WANTED--Will do washing if delivered to my home. I have no way to deliver. 106 MADISON STREET, TALENT WANTED--Saw filing. 30 years of experience, all kinds of saws. GUST WITTE, 225 OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH. FOR SALE--Waterproof wrist watches (17 J), $29.75. Man's used wrist watch (yellow case) $15.00. New Electron kitchen electric clock, $4.50. Nationally advertised Hyde Park, Calvert and Hampden watches can be had. Orders taken with deposit. WESLEY BOYER, WATCHMAKER, 229 GIBSON STREET QUICK DRY--LAUNDRY SERVICE. Pick up and deliver. FOR INFORMATION INQUIRE AT NEWS FLASHES, 109 S. SECOND. WANTED--Saws to file. DEPENDABLE PROMPT SERVICE. ALFRED CULVER at VALLEY DECORATORS STORE. XMAS CARDS--ORDER NOW. NEWS FLASHES. 109 S. SECOND. BABY SITTER--Experienced baby sitter available evenings and after school. Also weekends. MARILYN EAGLE, 116 N. SECOND. ORDER--YOUR XMAS CARDS NOW AND AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT GORDON SAYS, "DON'T"! Gordon Grow asks his patrons to place coffee grounds in paper sacks or other containers. Please do not mix with other garbage. The price of fuel oil has taken another rise. It is rumored that Yockel's are going to have some new customers. Page 9, ads for: TALENT CLUB YOCKEL FUEL PARKER'S TALENT CAFÉ BOULDIN MOTOR SERVICE TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger SUNDAY, Nov. 21 10:00 a.m.--BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.--WORSHIP HOUR, Bert Hill, Speaker 7:00 p.m.--CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR 8:00 p.m.--SONG AND PRAISE; Verda Craven, Director WED., Nov. 24 7:30 p.m.--Prayer Meeting SHOP EARLY! All business houses in Talent will be closed on Thursday. The Texaco Station will be open for service during a portion of the forenoon. Page 10, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
TALENT, OREGON EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES News Flashes VOL. X NO. 49 DEC. 10, 1948 NEW FIRE TRUCK ARRIVES Talent's new fire truck arrived yesterday about 1 o'clock. It is a ton and one-half Ford chassis and is a 500 gallon pumper, which was made to order by the dept. The equipment was ordered from the American Fire Fighting Equipment Company. The new truck was tested this morning at Bear Creek. State underwriters observed the operation for two hours and an additional two half-hour periods. The truck is white with gold letters. Many people who saw the truck wondered why it wasn't red. Talent has come a long way from the two-wheel hose cart that served the community for many years, and was later replaced by the old truck, purchased by Ashland in 1913. It is an American LaFrance and was bought from the A. G. Long Agency of the Pacific Coast. It had two chemical tanks, for soda and acid. The chief to drive it for Ashland was Percy Tersao, Ashland's first chief. The old truck came equipped with Dayton Airless tires. Two years later Hard Sole tires were put on. In 1923 it was completely overhauled and with a new coat of red paint and the brass polished, it was as good as new. In 1932 new wheels and pneumatic tires were put on. Talent purchased the old truck, without equipment, from Ashland in 1938, for the sum of $400. New equipment was installed, and Talent has used the truck for 10 years. It is now at the ripe old age of 35, but it will still be used for rural use. The old truck will keep its place of honor beside the new truck, in the fire hall which has recently been remodeled to accommodate them both. It has served both Talent and Ashland well. We wish to thank Chief C. J. Baughman, of the Ashland Fire Department, for having supplied us with the above data. In celebration of this occasion, the Talent firemen will sponsor a dinner and dance, Saturday Dec. 11th. In charge at the door will be Herman Cannon, Jim Purdue, Lucky Gilbreath and Rudy Conner. Dinner will be served by the ladies of the community. The Grange orchestra will furnish the music. The proceeds will be used to buy more equipment for the new truck. To show our appreciation, let's all support this worthy cause, and attend the affair. Tickets are on sale at all stores. $1.25 for dinner and an evening of dancing. Dancing without dinner will be 60¢. WRECK A week ago Thursday evening, Everett Zemke and several other young people collided with a lumber truck on the icy highway near Dutch Gus. Paulene Henry was taken to the Ashland hospital with cuts on her forehead. The others, John York, Barbara Sample and Maxine Zemke, were slightly injured. MORE ARRIVALS Twin daughters, born to Mr. and Mrs. Merl Dickenson. December 7th. Community Hospital, Medford. P.T.A. The P.T.A. will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 in the eighth grade room at the school. A special Christmas program is being prepared by Mrs. Corry and her group singers. Everyone is invited. ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs. Milton Shults and daughter of S. Dak. are visiting the Lee Bohls. Gross income from the Talent-Mohawk game was $659.94. School play "DAFFY DILLS" tonite at the gym. Mrs. F. W. Gilbreath is improving, after having a bone she had swallowed removed from her throat. The ladies of the community club will have the fir tree in front of the city hall decorated with lights this year for the first time. Robert Lowe has just received a promotion. From Cpl. To Sgt. Mr. and Mrs. Elso Kroger of Lennox, S. Dak. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dave Block. Mr. Kroger is Mrs. B's brother. Harry Lowe and Art Wisner were transacting business in Medford today, by request. We hear the boys of the Talent and Ashland Fire Depts. have called Queenie the old truck several names, which we cannot publish. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR SALE: Irish Setter pups. Otto King at King's HELPFUL HINTS A floor lamp, a comfortable chair and good books, tempt children to read. To prevent the gravy soaking through the bottom crust of meat pies, brush over the crust with the white of an egg. Page 2, full-page ad for: TALENT MARKET Page 3, ads for: COLDWELL & SON HARRY'S PLACE LEN SPARKS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN TALENT SANITARY SERVICE TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Irwin P. Alger, Pastor SUNDAY, DEC. 12 10:00 a.m.--BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 a.m.--WORSHIP HOUR Junior Church Senior Church Service 7:00 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 8:00 p.m.--SONG AND PRAISE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15 7:30 p.m.--Prayer Meeting Page 4, full-page ad for: TALENT LOCKER GROCERY Page 5, ads for: COLLINS TEXACO SERVICE TALENT HARDWARE VALLEY DECORATORS FOR SALE. 1951 HARLEY DAVIDSON 61 O.H.V. MOTORCYCLE. Clean and extras, $475.00. See at trailer house on WALDEN LANE, One Block from School. VERNON
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EDITOR'S COMMENTS. Everybody will be out tomorrow night to celebrate the arrival of our new fire truck. Our prediction is that Chief Redmon, Jim Perdue, Mayor Straus, Herman Cannon will spend more time admiring the truck than they do dancing and eating. This is saying a lot!! When someone kicks the glass out of your car door go down to Earl Floyd's Glass Shop in Phoenix. He will replace it. Have you visited the Talent Hardware lately? This was the first store to don Xmas decorations. It isn't very effective to tell folks to mail Xmas packages early. Most of them just won't do it. Elsewhere in this issue is a carefully prepared statement by the local school board explaining the school housing situation in Talent. Every voter and parent should study this report. Conditions are critical. What we do about it is squarely up to the voters. ABOUT THOSE SCHOOL BONDS A MESSAGE TO THE VOTERS OF TALENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #22 As you probably know, there will be an election on December 15th to decide whether bonds of the Talent School District, in the amount of $92,000, shall be issued for the purpose of constructing and equipping a building of six rooms for elementary grades. Your school board feels the importance of this election so strongly that they take this method of reminding the voters, and of answering some questions that have risen. 1. WHY BUILD AT ALL? Some provision must be made to take care of the present overcrowded conditions. We have one class in an entirely inadequate room in the gymnasium. One class is held in a neighboring church building, remote from the school, and requiring that the children cross the road. Three classrooms are in substandard basement quarters. In all, we need five additional rooms to care for the present enrollment. Future enrollment may be expected to be higher, in accordance with the current trend of population growth in this neighborhood and throughout the valley. This will require still larger quarters. Finally, the State Department of Education has declared our building only conditionally standard, and has agreed to continue the school even in that provisional classification only because your board has proposed the new building. If the State Department should finally declare our school substandard, we should lose state funds to the amount of approximately $25,000, which is far more than the annual cost of interest and annual payment of principal on the proposed bonds. For those reasons, your board believes the building, and the issuance of bonds to pay for it, to be absolutely necessary. 2. HOW WERE THE SIZE OF THE BUILDING AND THE AMOUNT OF THE BOND ISSUE DETERMINED? The building must be as large as possible in view of the probable growth of the school. It is estimated that the six rooms will be required within one or at most two years. The size however, is limited by the funds that can be obtained. $92,000 is almost exactly 10% of the assessed valuation of the district, and 10% in bonds is the limit allowed by the law. The architect believes that this sum will just about cover the building planned and its equipment. It is the intention of the board, if the bonds are voted, not to issue any beyond what may be needed for the stated purposes. 3. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ACT AT ONCE? The building is urgently needed now, and if it is not ready by next September the need will be an emergency. Under present law, the authority to issue bonds up to !0% of the assessed valuation expires on July 1, 1949. If we delay, we can, after that date, issue bonds only up to 5%, and the sum of $46,000 would be altogether inadequate for the building. 4. WHY AN ELEMENTARY RATHER THAN A HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING? The quarters now occupied by the high school, while far from satisfactory, serve fairly well for those grades. They would not serve equally well for elementary grades. Certain small rooms that will take care of small classes in the high school would be of no value for elementary classes. Further, the cost per unit of a high school building is greater than that of an elementary building, to say nothing of the expense of converting present high school rooms to elementary school uses. It has been suggested that the purpose of the board in preferring a new elementary building to a new high school building is to do away with our high school by consolidation with some other district, or by becoming a non-high school district. This is not the case. In the first place, the board has formed no policy with respect to such a change. In the second place, any such change would need to be voted by the citizens, and could not be imposed by this or any later bond. But if the question of a consolidation should at any time arise, it would seem better that the voters should have a free choice, for or against, rather than that they should be so committed, by previous building, as to have no such choice. This election is an important matter. It concerns the welfare of your children and your neighbors' children. Your board hopes that every voter will cast his or her ballot. TIME:
December 15, 1948, 2 P.M. to 7 P.M.
PLACE: The school building QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING: Any registered voter, who has resided in district for six months or longer, and who can read and write, may vote. The property qualification no longer applies. Your board feels that your approval of the bonds will be evidence of your approval of the board's policies, and the condition upon which the members will be able to continue to serve you. This letter is paid for by the members of the board personally, and not from district funds. Art
Wisner, Chairman
Lee Johnson Laurence Brink (their signatures) DINE DANCE WITH THE FIREMEN EAT, 6:00 to 8:30 DANCE, 9:00 to ? SEE, NEW FIRE TRUCK TICKETS $1.25 SATURDAY CITY HALL -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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TALENT OREGON
EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES VOL. X NO. 50 DEC. 17, 1948 FRIDAY THANKS We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to the Talent Community Club, H.E.C., the wives of firemen and all those who helped in making our dinner and dance a big success. We also wish to express our thanks to Harry and Mae Lowe of TALENT NEWS FLASHES for the fine publicity service they gave us. Signed,
Harold Straus, Mayor. Also Town Council and Firemen. REPORT OF FIREMEN GROSS RECEIPTS--$332.50 EXPENSES GROCERIES--$70 ICE CREAM--9.75 POP--4.00 ADVERTISING--10 93.75 NET PROFIT--$238.25 Advertising, Tidings and Mail Tribune. News Flashes donated tickets and handbills. NOTICE TO WATER USERS. All delinquent water users must pay water rent before the end of the month. The books will be sent away for auditing and must be cleared. Ray Redmon, Water Sup't. BOND ELECTION CARRIES The school bond election held Wednesday resulted in a vote of 90 for, 13 against. The proposal was to issue $92,000 bonds for the purpose of erecting an additional school building. THE GRADE SCHOOL XMAS PROGRAM The Elementary grades will give their Christmas program Wednesday evening, Dec. 22, at 8 o'clock in the school gymnasium. The program will consist of music by the orchestra under the direction of Mr. Wilson; a solo by Frank Momany, "Gesu Bambino," and a Christmas pageant "The Christmas Angel Choir," directed by the grade teachers. The public and parents are cordially invited to attend. After the program will sponsor "Treats" given out by Santa. He will be in right-hand corner near the tree. First grade children will be served first, followed by other grades in order. SANTA CLAUS WILL BE AT CITY HALL Santa Claus will be at the city hall Thursday night at 7:00 o'clock with treats for the kids. The ladies of the Community Club will meet Wednesday afternoon to prepare gifts. Christmas Carols and other appropriate entertainment will be in order. The community tree will be lighted and everybody in the community is invited to attend. This is the first Community Xmas program we have had for years, and the Community Club and other sponsors are to be commended for their effort. COURT OF HONOR The Boy Scout Court of Honor was held in Ashland, Wednesday, Dec. 15. The following investitures of Talent Scouts were made: Tenderfoot, Richard Chew, Jack Barrett, John Sample, Lorrin McDonald, Teddy Welburn, Bill Griffin and Ches. Eagle, Second Class, Carl Perdue, Billy Egan, Jack Seymour, David C. Owen. TO OPEN STORE The formal opening of the Shasta Distributors will be held at the new building south of the Talent intersection on Saturday of this week. The public is invited to attend the affair. There will be gifts of balloons and suckers for the children and several hundred dollars in merchandise certificates will be awarded holders of lucky numbers to be drawn at the close of the opening. COMMERCIAL AWARDS Students of the local high school winning typing and shorthand pins are: ADVANCED STENOGRAPHY. Joan Davis, 80 words; Margaret Egan, 100 words. TYPING II Irene Perdue, 50 words; Virginia Peters, 50 words; Ethel Trimble, 40 words. TYPING I Marjorie Schulz, 40 words; Edna Peters, 30 words; Patricia Wilson, 30 words; Patricia Zemke, 30 words; Joan Avery, 30 words; Mary Rice, 30 words; Joyce Paul, 30 words; June Hoffman, 30 words; Marjorie Hoffman, 30 words; Jack Pfeifer, 30 words. BASKETBALL TONIGHT First conference game will be played at Rogue River tonight at 7:30. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VOL. X NO. 51 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1948 OPENING WELL ATTENDED The opening of the new Shasta Distributor store and sales rooms was attended by several hundred people on Saturday. A complete line of plumbing and electrical equipment was on display. Mr. and Mrs. Reed and Mr. and Mrs. Hutcheson acted as hosts for the occasion. The store was tastefully decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. The owners of the new store plan to carry one of the most complete lines in Southern Oregon. It is stated that they will install a model kitchen where demonstrations of equipment will be conducted and where cooking demonstrations will be conducted monthly. The drawing for the $300 in prizes will be held on Monday, Jan. 3, at 8:00 p.m. GAMES TO BE BROADCAST. As a public service eleven business houses in Talent are sponsoring broadcast of three basketball games in which the Talent Bull Dogs compete. The first broadcast occurred last night when the Gold Hill Beavers went down to defeat before the local team. Sponsors of this service are: Skeeters
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Kings Café Talent Club Porters Grocery Talent Café Talent Thrift Market Coldwell and Son Ideal Market Talent Locker Shasta Distributors Talent News Flashes. SANTA IS COMING Christmas carols are being broadcast via loud speaker from tower of city hall. The community Christmas tree with over one hundred lights is being lighted each evening. On Thursday at 8:00 o'clock old Santa will arrive at the city hall lawn where an outdoor program will be conducted with a treat for all, young and old. The ladies of the Community Club with others who assisted them deserve much credit for the assured success of the event. BAKER-CULVER The marriage of Ann Baker and Ted Culver will take place this evening at the Sacred Heart Church in Medford. They will spend their honeymoon in California after which they will reside at the Culver Apartments in Talent. The friends of the young couple wish them great happiness. BULL DOGS HIT STRIDE After losing the first three basketball games of the season the local team came out from behind in the final quarter to defeat Gold Hill, 29 to 25. High score man for Talent was Joe Fenton with a score of 10 points. The Talent High band, under the direction of H. A. Wilson, furnished music for the occasion. PERSONALS, ETC. Mr. and Mrs. Lucky Gilbreath left Sunday to spend Xmas in Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lunsford will leave Thursday eve for Yakima to spend the holidays with relatives. Ellsworth Garland has joined the Army Engineer Corps and is stationed at Ft. Ord, Calif. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Garland. Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Logan, Dec. 20 at Sacred Heart Hospital, a son. The Annual Xmas party of Camp Fire Girls was held at the home of Alice Burnett Tuesday evening. After the party, at which gifts were exchanged, the group went caroling. Christmas carols are being broadcast from the tower of the city hall each evening. King's Café is being decorated by the Valley Decorators. During this period the café will remain closed. Practically all business houses of Talent will be closed on Christmas and the day following. You are urged to do your shopping with this fact in mind. Monty Montgomery from Oregon State and Don Knips from U. of O. are spending the holidays with their folks. Page 2, full-page ad for: TALENT MARKET Page 3, ads for: KING'S CAFÉ
SULLIVAN BROTHERS GILBREATH'S MOBIL STATION
PHOTO SERVICE
FOR LADY OF YOUR CHOICELet us make your pictures. Developing, Printing, Enlarging, Reasonable Rates. McDOWELL, 109 VALLEY VIEW ST. WANTED SAW FILING 30 years experience, all kinds of saws. GUST WITTE, 225 OLD HIGHWAY, SOUTH. BEAUTIFUL HAND MADE EARRINGS FOR XMAS. TALENT HARDWARE 1940 FOUR DOOR SEDAN. GOOD CONDITION. BILL BREESE, 237 OLD HIGHWAY, S. Page 4, ads for: COLDWELL & SON LEN SPARKS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN TALENT SANITARY SERVICE TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger SUNDAY, Dec. 26 10 a.m.--Bible School 11: a.m.--WORSHIP HOUR 11 a.m.--Junior Church, Town Hall; Senior Church, Church Bldg. 7 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 8 p.m.--Song and Praise Service WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29 7:30 p.m.--Prayer Meeting FRIDAY, Dec. 31 7:30 p.m.--Monthly Business Meeting WINNERS. Mrs. B. B. Clark was the winner of the free doll and 20 piece wardrobe and suitcase offered by the Variety Shop, 204 E. Main St. XMAS EDITION. The Xmas edition of News Flashes will reach you on Friday of this week. "Tell me, dear fairy," said little Alice, "how to you manage never to be seen by people, even tho they walk right past you every day?" "I lend them money," replied the fairy. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
News
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CHRISTMAS 1948
The
staff of News Flashes want to thank the merchants and the public for
their cooperation in making News Flashes--and--now, MERRY XMAS
Mae--Harry--Helen--Jimmie - Don A COMMUNITY AFFAIR. Santa arrived at the city hall last night at 7:30, riding in the new fire truck, with Chief Cannon as Chauffeur. The program was held in the hall due to weather--chilly to say the least. Santa had a treat for all. The following program was presented: Community singing led by Lloyd Wells. Mr. Wells then sang a Christmas song accompanied by Mrs. Wells. The Camp Fire Girls sang two carols, Silent Night and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. They were accompanied by their Guardian, Helen Wisner. The Boy Scouts sang Jingle Bells. Santa bribed some of the smaller citizens to render impromptu numbers. Then more community songs. Mrs. Gertrude, president, and members of the Community Club are to be commended for making it possible for the entire community to help spread the Christmas Spirit. Santa was last seen visiting the homes of the sick in Talent. We have a sneaking suspicion that he took a midnight ride in the new fire wagon. We wish to express our appreciation to Ann Steiger for donation of some of her homemade bread which we are going to eat Christmas And now, as Tiny Tim says, “God bless us--every one.” MRS. C. W. HOLDRIDGE SAYS: Those who have not sent any money for Christmas T.B. Seals and wish to do so please send in by January 1 or return the stamps. The plumbing at the city hall was frozen due to cold weather. Chief Redmon has been putting in extra hours repairing same. The Linville family is spending Christmas with relatives at Bend. TALENT METHODIST CHURCH.
Alice May Woolley, Pastor Dec. 26 9:45--Sunday School 10:30--Christmas Program by Sunday and message by the pastor. 7:30--Evening Service Wednesday 7:30--Prayer Meeting. No Bible Clubs during school vacation. The next basketball game by Talent Hi will be played on Jan. 8. To have a safe as well as a merry Christmas, the National Safety Council have made the following recommendations: Keep your tree away from fireplaces, radiators and such, and do not use candles. Cover the tree base with water. Consult your local Fire Dept. before applying commercial or homemade fire-proofing solutions to the tree. Use only non-combustible artificial snow and get rid of gift wrapping immediately. Use underwriters-approved light and wirings, and check for defects or loose sockets. Turn off the tree lights when the room is unoccupied. When Christmas is over burn the tree in a safe place--Never in a furnace, stove or fireplace. Evergreens burn with almost explosive violence. Page 4, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET Page 5, full-page ad for: TALENT LOCKER GROCERY Page 6, ads for: SHELL STATION AT JUNCTION POINT, MOMANY, PROP. ACME CLEANING LUNSFORD MOBIL GARAGE FOR SALE--Redwood posts, shakes, shingles and berry stakes. GEORGE M. DAVIS, BY THE CITY HALL WANT ADS YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. MAIL COPY TO BOX H, or LEAVE at 109 S. SECOND ST. FOR SALE--1941 Harley-Davidson 61, O.H.V. motorcycle. Clean and extras. $475.00. See at TRAILER HOUSE on WALDEN LANE. ONE BLOCK FROM SCHOOL. FOR SALE--5 room and 4 room modern houses. ½ A. each. Nearly give-away prices. I'M DESPERATE! B. NICHOLS, 2ND HOUSE PAST TALENT HATCHERY, RIGHT SIDE OF OLD HIGHWAY. FOR SALE--EGGS. GUARANTEED FRESH. CHET ZEDIKER, ANDERSON ROAD. 3RD HOUSE ON RIGHT FROM TALENT SAWMILL. FOR SALE--Boy's World bicycle. Bargain. CALL AT TALENT LOCKER. FOR SALE--175 LB. fat barrow. Also 125 lb. gilt. LLOYD WELLS, 1 MI. SOUTH, OLD HIGHWAY. FOR SALE--Nice selection of myrtlewood and agate novelties at WORKS NOVELTY SHOP, HWY. 99 1 MI. SOUTH OF TALENT. FOR SALE--Large doll buggy. Like new. Nice for a Xmas gift. NINA LAKEY, TALENT MARKET. FOR SALE--45000 B.T.U. gas heater. Like new. KENYON--201 W. WAGNER. OPPOSITE METHODIST CHURCH. FOR SALE--New McGregor sport shirt. Scotch plaid. All wool. Sz. 16. SEE AT NEWS FLASHES OFFICE. FOR SALE--IRISH SETTER PUPS. OTTO KING, KING'S CAFÉ. SAVE--SAVE AT BUNTON'S VARIETY STORE. NEXT TO PHOENIX POST OFFICE. WANTED--SAWS TO FILE. 30 years exp. All kinds of saws. GUS WHITE 225 O.H.S. PHOTO--Let us make your prints. Printing, Enlarging, Developing. Reasonable rates. McDOWELL. 109 VALLEY VIEW ST. NOTICE: KING'S CAFÉ WILL BE CLOSED AFTER SATURDAY NIGHT FOR TWO WEEKS. REDECORATING. MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY N.Y. OTTO AND WAVE. THEY HAVE WENT Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bohls and Karen and Jimmy left Wednesday morn. For South Gate, California to spend Christmas with relatives. They were accompanied by Mrs. Bohls' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Heffernan of South Dak., who have been guests at the Bohls home for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Linville and Jeanette and Jill will spend the Christmas holidays with relatives in Bend, Oregon. Page 8, full-page ad for: SHASTA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Page 9, ads for: IDEAL MARKET TALENT VARIETY SHOP LUNSFORD MOBIL GARAGE BOYER GREEN HOUSE YOCKEL'S FUEL
Sup't. and Mrs. Roy Parr will spend Xmas in Redding.
Leo Bohls and family have gone to Calif. for the holidays. Mrs. Gladys Alberding will spend Christmas at her home in Eugene. Santa was given a free ride on the city fire wagon last night. Page 10, ads for: WESLEY BOYER PORTER'S CASH GROCERY LAST NIGHT
Last night the people of Talent gathered at the City Hall where the Community Tree shone in all its glory. It was cold--very cold for Talent--but folks didn't mind that. For were they not there to welcome Santa? At such times people don't mind the cold and Old Santa received a rousing welcome when he arrived--via Our New Fire Wagon. This was a happy occasion for Talent and the ladies who helped Santa prepare for the event did a good deed and won a warm spot in the hearts of all who attended--little children as well as men and women. There are some things which money won't buy at Christmas. Perhaps this is why we love the Season. Page 11, ads for: SHASTA DISTRIBUTORS SULLIVAN BROTHERS TALENT SANITARY SERVICE COLLINS TEXACO STATION HARRY'S PLACE VALLEY DECORATORS WHITE CHRISTMAS
One of our reporters said she had a dream last night. She was Santa Claus. She called on prominent, public-spirited citizens to learn what they wanted for Xmas. Then she prepared the tree. On the tree were seventeen little white fire trucks, one bottle of Scotch and three cans of Johnson's Glo-Go. As most of our business houses will be closed on Saturday and Sunday it is advisable to do your shopping today. Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Settlemier and family left today for Longview, Washington, where they will spend Xmas with Mrs. Settlemier's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wells will spend Xmas in Klamath Falls. Lucile Young and Barbara Terrill home for Xmas. Page 12, Christmas greetings ads for: TALENT LOCKER & GROCERY ROY'S PLACE TALENT BARBER TALENT CLUB Page 13, Christmas greetings ads for: KING'S CAFÉ GILBREATH MOBIL TALENT CAFÉ TALENT HARDWARE JUNCTION POINT SHELL IN RETROS, ETC., ETC.
Among important public events of our community are the following: 1. Organization of Lions Club. 2. Installation of wireless station by John Sample. 3. Voting school consolidation with Phoenix. 4. Voting vs Consolidation with Phoenix. 5. Voting bonds for construction of city well and to obtain additional water supply. 6. Voting bonds to construct a new school building. 7. Purchase of new fire truck. 8. Election of city council and new school board. 9. Pop Redmon new Chief of Police. 10. Community Club paints. 11. Work starts on community play ground. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
News Flashes EVERYBODY READS NEWS FLASHES VOL. X NO. 51 DEC. 30, 1948 PUBLIC MEETINGS TO THE PUBLIC: Next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock there will be a meeting at the city hall to which residents of Talent and the surrounding area are invited and urged to attend. The purpose of this meeting will be to secure additional volunteer firemen and to discuss and formulate plans to bring about efficiency in our fire fighting service to Talent and adjacent territory. All are invited to attend. Bring your ideas to the meeting and help us to get started. Remember the time and place: 7:30 P.M. at city hall. HERMAN
CANNON,
Fire Chief BURGLARS AGAIN The Talent Club was entered sometime Sunday night and merchandise and money taken. The burglars entered the building by prying the lock off the rear door, cutting a hole in the panel of the inner door and releasing the lock of the same. Thus far no conclusive traces of the burglars have been found. This is the second time recently the Club has been burglarized. MOON TO OPEN STORE Frank Moon, brother of Mrs. G. A. Scharfe, has leased the building opposite the post office and will shortly open a "fix-it" shop in the same. He will also carry a good line of men's work clothing. Mr. Moon came to Oregon from South Dakota. DRAWING MONDAY The drawing for $300 in mdse. credit prizes will be held at the Shasta Distributors store on Highway 99, Monday evening at 8:00 o'clock. Don Knips and Monty Montgomery will return to their respective halls of learning Sunday. DOINGS ABOUT TOWN Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Yockel returned from San Francisco, Sunday. They report a good business in Christmas trees. The water situation is still critical and folks are urged to be very careful and avoid undue waste. Mrs. G. A. Scharfe was returned from the Ashland Community Hospital on Dec. 24. She had suffered an attack of pneumonia. Coming home from vacation: Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bohles and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Parr. Mr. and Mrs. F. Roy and family who spent vacation with relatives at Coos Bay are home. Mrs. Grace Parks who has been ill at her home is reported to be recovering nicely. School vacation will be over Monday. The kids say, "Why bring that up?" Leo and Mary Johnson have completed the construction of their home on Talent Heights. We congratulate them. A canopy porch across the front of the Ideal Market is a recent improvement. The staff of the post office held a Xmas jamboree last week. Blaine Coldwell and family were Christmas guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Coldwell. Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell were Christmas visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Twedell. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bales of Forest Grove were Xmas guests in the John Semple home. Chas. Soper is offering a free moving picture at 201 East Main St. OUR TELEPHONE NUMBER. Please write this down. It isn't in the directory. Our number is ASHLAND 24553. PARKER'S TALENT
CAFÉ
GRIFFIN MOTOR SERVICE WE OWE IT Our town council and officials will soon begin their new term of office. These people have a right to expect and we believe they will receive the cooperation of the citizens of Talent. These are days when the responsibilities of councilmen and school board members are heavy. There is much to be done, prices are high and taxes are becoming burdensome. No, the lot of public officials is not easy. It is easy to be a "long range critic." Perhaps that is why there are so many of them. Ashland is going through the throes of an "after-election" adjustment. Ashland has our deep sympathy. But there could be some compensation. Why not rent the armory for council meetings and charge admission for ringside seats? HHL
Page 4, full-page ad for: VALLEY LOCKER GROCERY Page 5, ads for: KING'S CAFÉ SULLIVAN BROTHERS GILBREATH MOBIL STATION FARMERS EXCHANGE INSURANCE SAVE YOUR TAGS. The Talent Boy Scout Troop is collecting 1947 and 1948 auto license plates. These plates will be salvaged for the aluminum of which they are made. You can help the local scouts by seeing that a Talent Boy Scout receives your discarded plates. DO WE NEED WATER METERS? There are two valid arguments (worth considering) in favor of water meters in Talent. (1) To conserve and prevent waste of water. (2) As a source of additional revenue for the town. Answering these arguments. (1) The users have, as a whole, complied faithfully with emergency restrictions. A few have not. Proper inspection and supervision will bring the few in line. (2) Our water system should be self-supporting but not a source of revenue to meet other expenses of the town. We are opposed to the installation of meters except to a limited extent. Will tell you why in a future issue. H.H.L.
Page 7, ads for: COLDWELL & SON TALENT SANITARY SERVICE TALENT FRIENDS CHURCH Pastor, Irwin P. Alger FRIDAY, Dec. 31 7:30 p.m.--Monthly Business Meeting SUNDAY, Jan. 2 10:00 a.m.--Bible School 11:00 a.m.--WORSHIP HOUR 11:00 a.m.--Junior Church, City Hall 11:00 a.m.--Senior Church Service, Auditorium. 7:00 p.m.--Christian Endeavor 8:00 p.m.--Song and Praise Service WEDNESDAY, Jan. 5 7:30 p.m.--Prayer Meeting Elsworth Garland is home on furlough from his station at Camp Ord, Calif. He is learning to cook chow in the approved army manner--after which the War Dept. may send him to Germany. Roy and Whitey have purchased their 1949 fishing licenses which they will show to game wardens upon request and also to prove that they are fishermen. Art Wisner is operating his saw mill full blast. TALENT METHODIST CHURCH
1st and Wagner Avenue. Alice May Woolley, Pastor Sunday Jan. 2 9:45--Sunday School. 11:00 Morning Worship; Communion Service 7:30--Evening Service Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:30. BIBLE CLUBS Monday--Beginner Boys. Later--Shining Light Girls Tuesday--Helping Hand Girls Later--Fourth Grade Boys Wed.--Booster Boys Later--Bear Creek Gang Thurs.--Beginner Girls Later--King's Daughters Thurs. 7:30--Young People. Lester Davis has moved his barber shop to the building just north of the Talent Club. He will be open for business from 12 M. to 8 P.M. daily. The Camp Fire Girls will hold their next regular meeting on Jan. 5 at the school house. Page 8, full-page ad for: IDEAL MARKET Page 9, ads for: SHELL STATION (HELEN & DALE) ACME BETTER CLEANING LUNSFORD MOBIL GARAGE MOON FIX-IT SHOP
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YOUR AD inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. PHONE Ash. 24553, P.O. Box H, or leave at 109 S SECOND. FOR SALE--1941 Harley Davidson 61 O.H.V. motorcycle. Clean and extras. Price $475.00. See at TRAILER HOUSE ON WALDEN LANE ONE BLOCK FROM SCHOOL. FOR SALE EGGS. GUARANTEED FRESH. CHET ZEDIKER, ANDERSON ROAD. 3 RD HOUSE ON RIGHT FROM TALENT MILL. SAVE--AT BUXTON'S VARIETY STORE. NEXT TO PHOENIX POST OFFICE. WANTED--SAWS TO FILE. 30 years' experience. All kinds of saws. GUS WITTE, 225 O.H.D. FREE--MOVING PICTURES GIVEN BY CHARLIE SOPER, FRIDAY NIGHT, DEC. 31, AT 201 E. MAIN ST. TALENT. FOR SALE--For sale or trade for pork 54 inch kitchen cabinet base. BERT HILL, ANDERSON CREEK, BOX 462, TALENT. FREE--During month of January we will insert all "help wanted" and "work wanted" ads free. CALL ASH. 24553 or MAIL COPY TO DRAWER H, TALENT. |
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