HELP WANTED
WANTED: SEVEN MEN. MUST BE FAMILY MEN, RESIDENTS OF TALENT AND REGISTERED VOTERS. REPORT TO RAY REDMON, WATER SUP'T., RALPH REED OR LUCKY GILBREATH AT ONCE.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
    The following residents have recently installed phones which are not listed in the directory. In response to our suggestion last week they have recorded their numbers with News Flashes. Better cut this list out and post it for reference. All numbers are Ashland Exchange.

WATER TO BE OFF SATURDAY
    During a considerable portion of the day Saturday the city water will be shut off while the pipe from the new well is connected to the mains. A supply of water should be drawn in advance by users. Also pull electric hot water tank switch.

CARD OF THANKS
    We wish to thank the people of Talent for their sympathy and kindness during our bereavement. The beautiful flowers, the expressions of sympathy, the kindness of the Talent Club and others will be long remembered.

COMMUNITY CLUB
    The Community Club will meet at the city hall next Wednesday, January 19. All ladies of the community invited to attend.

NEW HOME FOR CAMPFIRE
    Ray Garland has given the Campfire Girls the use of the Buckhorn Café building as a meeting place. There is a kitchen where home craft honors can be worked on, also a recreation room. Arrangements will be made whereby the Boy Scouts may have access to the equipped workshop.
    On Wednesday night Mr. Garland will show moving pictures to the girls.
    The girls are deeply appreciative of the interest shown by Mr. Garland.
    The Guardians of the local Campfire Group are Helen Wisner and Joanna Bouldin.

POLIO BENEFIT GAME
    Next Tuesday night the local high school will play the College junior varsity string on the local floor as a polio benefit activity. No admission will be charged but a donation of 50¢ to the polio fund will admit to the game. A preliminary game will be played by the grade school teams.

TO BROADCAST TONIGHT
    The basket ball game to be played between Talent High and Butte Falls High will be broadcast by KWIN. The broadcast is a public service feature financed by merchants and business men of Talent.

GLEN MAHARRY KILLED
    Glenn Maharry was instantly killed Tuesday when an acetylene welding tank exploded. The accident occurred at Tule Lake. Glen was a former resident of Talent and attended the local schools. He leaves his wife and three children.

MAKING PLANS.
    The Talent firemen are making plans for another dinner dance, the proceeds of which will be contributed to the Community Club to assist in paying for the Community Christmas tree ornaments.

SMALL FARM COUNCIL
    The Small Farm Council met Tuesday night at the home of LeRoy Welch on Walden Lane. Frank Hamilton, district fire warden, spoke on Rural Fire Protection.

    The P.T.A. met Monday night at the school with a speaker from Medford who discussed the subject "Polio." Due to the inclement weather the attendance was very small.
    Joanna Bouldin is planning to open an office in the Medford Center Bldg. She will supply public stenographic service.

WANT ADS    WANT ADS
    PHONE YOUR AD TO NEWS FLASHES, ASH 24553.  YOUR AD WILL BE READ BY SEVERAL HUNDRED FAMILIES IN THE TALENT TRADE AREA AT A COST OF 25¢ PER INSERTION.
    NOTICE HELP WANTED AND JOBS WANTED ADS WILL BE INSERTED FREE DURING MONTH OF JANUARY.
    FOR SALE: EGGS. GUARANTEED FRESH. CHET. ZEDIKER, ANDERSON ROAD. 3rd house on right from Talent Mill.
    WANTED--SAWS TO FILE. ALL KINDS OF SAWS. PROMPT SERVICE. GUST WITTE, 205 O.H.S.
    FOR SALE--HOOVER VACUUM CLEANER AND ATTACHMENTS. 221 OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH.
    FOR SALE--COMMANDER VACUUM SWEEPER. PERFECT CONDITION. BERT BELL, PHONE 4484. OLD HIGHWAY.
    FOR SALE--Like new Spark Oil Heater. Large size complete with 2 fifty gallon drums. Mrs. CARMEN, 304 W. MAIN ST.
    WATKINS--YOUR WATKINS DEALER. R. L. DUNTON, PHOENIX VARIETY STORE, NEXT TO P.O.

GIRL SCOUTS SKATE.
    Mrs. Nancy Jennings, leader of the Talent Girl Scouts, Troop No. 69 gave a party to the troop on Saturday of last week. The event was held at the Medford armory where the following members skated: Susan Barnes, Betty Jennings, Cora Mae Gleim, Jannett Jones, Ruth Ann Peterson and Kathleen Kerns.
    The local leaders of the Girl Scouts meet each Thursday at the home of Mrs. Wm. Gleim. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

DO YOU LIKE TO SAVE?
    We all do. But not at the expense of safety when auto insurance is involved. You save money and enjoy the maximum of safety when you buy one of the FARMERS EXCHANGE POLICIES. Consult L. H. Gallatin, Agent, 148 Central Ave., Ashland. Phone, 7117, Ashland.

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.

    Happiness sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open.
    Send us your phone number if it isn't listed in the directory. We will publish it in News Flashes.

WANT ADS        WANT ADS
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Just phone your ad to Ash 24553, mail to Drawer H, Talent or leave at 109 S. Second St.
    WORK WANTED--Light work. F. M. Scott, Front St., Talent.
    WORK WANTED--Two responsible high school girls want housework, typing, baby sitting, etc. INQUIRE 109 S. SECOND ST.
    FOR SALE--One Model B Pickup. Good condition. Reasonable. B. NICHOLS, OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH OF TALENT.
    FOR SALE--Four room, all modern home, newly constructed. ½ A. of land. Small down payment, very reasonable terms on balance. B. NICHOLS, OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH OF TALENT.
    ATTENTION--MEAT CONSUMERS. We now have the best in breeding rabbits for sale. Why not beat the H.C.L. by raising your own meat? LLOYD WELLS, ONE MI. S. OLD HIGHWAY. PHONE 8327.
    FOR SALE--EASY WASHING MACHINE. EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD CONDITION. $35. TALENT THRIFT MARKET.
    FOR SALE--Man's leather jacket. Size 38. Good shape. Price $6.00. 217 GIBSON STREET
    FOR SALE--1941--¾ Ton Chev flat bed. Dual wheels, 4 speed transmission. Fish plated frame. Heater and defroster. TALENT FEED STORE
    HAULING--Hauling done. Any time, any place. Neil Stockebrand. TALENT FEED STORE.
    FOR SALE--Good rough 2x4's, No. 2 or Better, $44 per Thousand. A. W. WISNER, ANDERSON CREEK MILL.
    WANTED--Saws to file. Hand, circular, band, crosscut, power, etc. COLLIER LEAMING, CURTIS MOTEL, O.H.N., JUST SOUTH OF JUNCTION.
    FOR SALE--Trailer house. Good tires and condition. $200. BILL BREESE, 237 O.H.S.

GRANGE NEWS
    Talent Grangers will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20 for a potluck supper. The business meeting will be called to order at 8 o'clock. The balance of the evening will be spent in playing cards and other games.

MILLAGES RETURN
    Mr. and Mrs. Roy Millage returned from Phoenix, Arizona on Monday. They attended the funeral of Roy's father.

    On a semester examination paper: "Views expressed in this paper are my own and not necessarily those of the text book."

    What he hears at work is "news"--what she hears at a bridge party is "Gossip."

OUR LEGISLATORS
    How would you like to pay $12.50 for a hunting license and $12.50 for a fishing license?
    How about another 1 cent tax added to your gas tax?
    How about a $10 car license in 1950?
    How about throwing our profits on liquor stores into the general fund of the state instead of using for relief purposes?
    The above proposals are before the legislature at the present time and stand every chance of passing unless a strong kick is registered with our representatives.
    What we need is less legislation and fewer legislators. Things are in a mess at Salem in more ways than one.

TO ELECT DIRECTOR MARCH 10
    NEXT THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 10, 8:00 O'CLOCK, SCHOOL BUILDING there will be a meeting of voters of School Dist. 22 for the purpose of electing one director to succeed Lee Johnson, who recently resigned. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATE.  The meeting was called for March 8 but due to certain conditions the school board changed the date to March 10.

EXTENSION UNIT
    The Talent Extension Unit will meet at city hall Mar. 9 at 10:30 o'clock. Lesson, "Frozen, Ready Prepared Food" by project leaders. Children will be cared for. A nominal charge for luncheon. Everyone interested is invited.

H.E.C.
    Ladies of the Grange Home Economics Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Silvia Bates, Table Rock road, on Tuesday, March 8 for a covered dish luncheon and business meeting.

SCOUT MASTER REPORTS
    Scout Master Alfred Culver reports that on the last scout hike some of the boys contracted poison oak. He hopes that none of the parents will blame him to the extent of forbidding future trips.
    Mr. Culver also invites parents and prospective members to attend meetings which are held at city hall on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

AVOID DRY SPELL
    Chief Redmon reminds us that water rent is due and payable at Valley Locker on or before the first of the month. Delinquent the 10th.

RED CROSS DRIVE
    The annual Red Cross Drive started here on Tuesday with Mrs. H. B. Jordan as Chairman. Her assistants are Mrs. E. V. Bailey, Hazel Settlemier, Florence Hartley, Mrs. LeRoy Welch, Mrs. Chas. Barnes, Mrs. Bruce Paul, Mrs. Gilbert Hill, and Alfa Long.
    The members of this committee and their husbands are invited to attend the dinner to be held at Presbyterian Church, Medford, Mar. 8 at 6:30 P.M. The group is requested to meet at the home of Mrs. Jordan, at Buckeye Orchard at 6 o'clock. The vice-president of the National Red Cross will speak.  

TALENT HI STILL THERE
    In the first game of the Invitational Tournament Talent High defeated Coos River with a score of 54-24. Last night the local boys won from Powers 55-38. Tonight Talent will tangle with Phoenix in the semi-finals. In the Coos River affair Joe Fenton was high man with 22 points. In the Powers game Rolly Hartley and Joe Fenton collected 10 points each while Clyde Williams garnered 9.
    The Invitational Tournament is held under the auspices of the College of Education at Ashland.

CHURCH BASKETBALL
    Tomorrow the Talent Friends and Methodists will play and the Ashland Nazarenes and Presbyterians will clash.
    On Saturday, March 19 a tournament of church teams will be held at the Talent Gymnasium. The games will be held at 7:00 p.m. and no charge will be made. At present Talent Methodists, Friends and Ashland Nazarenes are tied for first place in the league.

BRIEFS
    The first "one man" art show of the year is being held at the Medford Art Center by D. J. McConnell of Talent Heights. We urge Talent people to visit this exhibit.
    Marion and Leo Bohls have been ill with the flu.
    Jim Fleshman, daughter and granddaughter left Wednesday for an extended visit in Chicago. Mrs. Fleshman is attending S.O.C.E. and will join them in the summer.
    Porter's Cash Store has installed a modern frozen food cabinet.
    Harry and Mae Lowe were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Edmondson of Butte Falls.
    Residences and business houses of Phoenix have now been numbered.
    The Ideal Market was entered last Thursday and a sum of money stolen. The burglars were apprehended and the loot was recovered.
    Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cop of Hollygate, Calif, are visiting with Mrs. Cop's parents, the Redmons.


    Our good neighbors the Ira Culvers call N.F. the "Scandal Sheet." By Dingy, it ain't so--not much, anyway. Time was we panned everybody from the town marshal to Ray Garland. At present people are more or less mad at one another--and dignified--and we can't even suggest that the street committee look at a hole in the pavement of Old Highway, N. without being accused of a dire plot to get somebody's job or something. For real scandal we refer you to issues a few years back when we reported such events as the young village belle who went swimming in the TID ditch and came home minus her clothes and the names of city councilmen and officials found on the cell walls of the town jail when we tore it down. (The jail hadn't been used for several years at the time of its demolition.)
    No, Culvers, N.F. ain't a scandal sheet anymore--not much anyway.

    George Pfeifer is working at the Valley Locker during Norma's absence.
    Vera Page has gone to Arizona to visit 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. Phone copy to ASH 24553 or leave at 109 S. SECOND ST., TALENT
    GARDEN--Special price on plowing and tilling, $2.50 per hour, up. MILO STEPHENS, 1 mi. south Talent, TALENT HEIGHTS ROAD R1 BOX 599 (Rapp Hill)
    FOR SALE--Baled alfalfa hay, $25 Ton. Dry pear wood, $4.00 Tier. See Chas. Barnes or phone ASH 4747
    FOR SALE--Stationary laundry tubs. Good condition. $7.50 EVA WRIGHT, WORTHINGTON APTS. GIBSON ST.
    FOR SALE--One hay rake and one John Deere Mowing Machine with two sickle bars. Apply to C. A. MOORE, ACROSS HIGHWAY FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL.
    SEWING--Dress making and alterations. CALL AT VALLEY DECORATORS beginning MONDAY. MRS. L. AVERY
    FOR SALE--Five room modern home. Lot 86x150. Venetian blinds, insulated, garage. 2 bedrooms. CALL JUNCTION POINT SHELL STATION. PHONE 7764.
    RADIO--RADIOS REPAIRED. LOCALLY GENE ROELLE, 113 N. FIRST
    FOR SALE--King Nectarberry Plants. Vigorous, healthy stock. 25¢ each. LLOYD WELLS, 1 MI. S. TALENT, OLD HIGHWAY. Phone ASH 8327.
    WANTED--SAWS TO FILE. ALL KINDS. PROMPT SERVICE. GUST WITTE, 205 OLD HIGHWAY S.
    FRYERS--HEAVY RED FRYERS. 45¢ AND 50¢ LB. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM. ½ MI. WEST ON WALDEN LANE.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS DEALER. VARIETY STORE, NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE, PHOENIX.


CHET ZEDIKER ELECTED
    At a meeting of the voters of School District No. 22, held at the school house last night, Mr. Chet Zediker was elected to fill the unexpired term of Lee Johnson who recently resigned.
    Mr. Chet Newton who was also nominated for the position received a substantial minority vote.
    Mr. Zediker will become chairman of the board after the first of July. The board as now constituted consists of A. W. Wisner, Chairman, Chas. W. Barnes and Chet Zediker. Regular meetings of the board are held on the second Monday of each month.

CAMP FIRES CELEBRATE
    Forty-eight Camp Fire Girls and guardians of Ashland and Talent held a get-together meeting at the city hall Tuesday evening, the town council kindly vacating in order that the girls might have room for their party.  The party started with a scavenger hunt followed by group singing led by Edith Turnbull of Ashland. Games were played including the Virginia reel. Refreshments were served by the guardians. Decorations consisted of pine cones and fir boughs.
    Next week the C.F.G. will celebrate its 39th birthday. The Talent girls will unite with Ashland in sponsoring a Mother-Dad banquet to be held March 18.

P.T.A. TO MEET
    The P.T.A. will meet Monday at 3 o'clock in the 7th grade room. Mr. Coffin will show pictures on the subject Cancer. The planting of the tree honoring all past presidents will take place following the meeting. Edna Holdridge, the first president of the Talent organization, will turn the initial sod. Doris Corry will lead the singing and Alice Burnette will preside. Lunch will be served by mothers of the fourth grade pupils.
    All parents and friends are invited to attend.

SECOND HONEYMOON
    Mr. and Mrs. Ted Culver left Saturday for Ft. Worth, Texas. Ted and Ann were married December 22 and claim that this is their second honeymoon. They will visit Mrs. Culver's mother.

CLEANUP TIME.
    THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL HAS DESIGNATED MAR. 15-31 AS CLEANUP TIME.

BRIEFS, ETC.
    Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Franks of Bend, Oreg. visited with Mrs. Franks' aunt Mrs. Jessie Niswonger, Thursday.
    Mr. and Mrs. Lucky Gilbreath have been ill with the flu. Mac McConnell has been in charge of the station.
    George Webster suffered a broken arm last week.
    Arvilla Rost and son of Coos River spent several days with Mrs. Rost's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Thoreson.
    Sgt. Harry H. Lowe, Jr. arrived in Talent on furlough from Biggs Air Base. He has just returned from England where he has been on a training mission.
    The roof of the John Sample home was ignited by a spark from a bonfire. The town siren was sounded but the blaze was extinguished before the new fire truck got into operation.
    Roy Coffman is giving his home a coat of paint.

TALENT WINS TOURNAMENT
    By defeating Jacksonville by a score of 38-30 in the Saturday finals Talent took first honors in the SOCE Invitational Tournament. High point man was Joe Fenton who was also judged best player of the tournament. The champion trophy is now on display at the school and Joe's name will be engraved on the SOCE bronze plaque.

GIRL SCOUTS
    Talent Girl Scouts and Brownies celebrated their first year of scouting by giving a tea for their mothers and friends Thursday afternoon. On Saturday the girls were taken to Medford by their leader, Nancy Jennings, for a skating party. Girl Scouts throughout the nation are celebrating their 37th organizational anniversary. The local Boy Scouts and their Master extend greetings to the girls.

CLEAN UP AT WAGNER SCHOOL
    Sunday the people of Wagner Creek will meet at the school house for the purpose of cleaning the grounds and clearing the rocks from the playground.

WANT ADS (Continued)
    FOR SALE--RIX SPRAY. FOR MILDEW, SAN JOSE SCALE, PEACH CURL, RUST, MITES AND PESTS. TALENT FEED STORE.
    CUSTOM--Custom tractor work. Large or small jobs. Garden work. TED WALLACE, R1, BOX 603. Call Talent Feed Store. Phone 21261.
    FOR SALE--Full size metal bed. Will buy ¾ size bed. GUST WITTE 205 OLD HIGHWAY S.
    FOR SALE--Kohler Light Plant. Excellent condition. Will sacrifice for $175.00. R. M. ELRO 4 MI. ABOVE TALENT, ANDERSON CREEK ROAD.
    ROTO-TILL--Let us roto-till your garden for most satisfactory results. Walking roto-till that does not pack ground. 9." Charge, $5.00 per hour. Does it all in one operation. PHONE MIKE DENOMA, ASH 23182 or BERNARD ARNOTT, ASHLAND 23182.


WANT ADS.
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost 25¢ per insertion. Phone copy to ASH 24553 or leave at 109 S. SECOND, TALENT.
    FOR SALE--One hay rake and one John Deere Mowing Machine with two sickle bars. Apply to C. A. MOORE, OPPOSITE COUNTY HOSPITAL.
    SEWING--Dress making and alterations. CALL AT VALLEY DECORATORS. MRS. L. AVERY.
    FOR SALE--Five room modern home. Lot 66x150. Venetian blinds, insulated, garage, 2 bedrooms. CALL JUNCTION POINT SHELL STATION. PHONE ASH 7764.
    RADIO--RADIOS REPAIRED, LOCALLY. GENE ROELLE, 113 N. FIRST.
    FOR SALE--King Nectarberry Plants. Vigorous, healthy stock. 25¢ each. LLOYD WELLS, 1 Mi. S. TALENT. OLD HIGHWAY. Phone ASH 8327.
    WANTED--SAWS TO FILE. ALL KINDS. PROMPT SERVICE. GUST WITTE. 205 OLD HIGHWAY S.
    FRYERS--HEAVY RED FRYERS. 45¢ AND 50¢ LB. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM, ½ MI. WEST ON WALDEN LANE.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS DEALER. VARIETY STORE. NEXT DOOR TO PHOENIX POST OFFICE.
    FOR SALE--Wayne 2 Stage, 1 horse power AIR COMPRESSOR. Price $175 or will take 6" Delta Jointer or equal. SUBURBAN BODY AND PAINT CO. Phone MED 6684.
    FOR SALE--Enameled Montag range in A1 condition, $45.00. Keys made to order with new machine just installed. FRANK MOON'S STORE (Opposite Valley Locker)
    SPECIAL--Cottonseed meal, $5.00 per CWT. TALENT FEED STORE
    FOR RENT--APARTMENT. Phone ASH 2-1266 or see Mrs. Culver evenings.
    FOR SALE--GARDEN SULFUR. TALENT FEED STORE.

    It's incredible how soon your least charming traits show up in Junior.

BORN
    To Mr. and Mrs. ason a daughter, born at Ashland Community Hospital, March 5. Her name is Janice and she looks like her mamma and pappa.

COMMUNITY CLUB
COMMUNITY CLUB WILL MEET AT CITY HALL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

ATTENTION HOME OWNERS
    THE PERIOD MARCH 15-31 HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL AS ANNUAL TOWN CLEANUP TIME
    ALL RESIDENTS ARE REQUESTED TO CLEAN YARDS OF TRASH AND RUBBISH AND DEPOSIT FOR COLLECTION. LAWNS SHOULD BE RAKED, DEAD LEAVES COLLECTED FROM FENCE ROWS AND BROKEN AND DISCARDED FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT BURNED OR HAULED AWAY.
YOU ARE ASKED TO COOPERATE AND MAKE YOUR HOME AND STREET MORE ATTRACTIVE AND OUR TOWN MORE BEAUTIFUL.


    A good education enables a person to worry about things in all parts of the world.
    We saw Ira Culver and another good Lion with their heads together the other day. They looked like they were plotting something.
    Chief Redmon was in recently. We didn't mention the hole on Old Highway. Nor did he accuse us of wanting his job!
    Chief Redmon dropped in the other day and asked us to remind the water users that past due water bills should be paid at once. PAY AT VALLEY LOCKER
    THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE VALLEY LOCKER HAS BEEN CHANGED TO ASH 28,181.
    News Flashes is made possible through the cooperation of the Talent merchants. If you enjoy News Flashes they will be glad to know it. If you are not on our delivery routes and desire to receive a copy regularly we will leave a copy with your grocer or other business house if you will phone us. ASH 24553
    Lloyd and Ethel Lacy's telephone number is ASH 26,257


    It is rumored that someone is mad at someone and won't speak to someone when meeting. Which is somewhat childish and juvenile and also a rest to the vocal cords, etc.
    The Editors enjoyed two loaves of Annie Steiger's bread last week. We still think Ann should start a home bakery.
    Aunt Mary Higgins was out to vote last night. A lot of other good citizens stayed at home.

TEACHERS ELECTED.
    At a special meeting of the school board held Saturday night the following teachers were invited to sign contracts for the school year 1949-50 at a salary schedule proposed by Supt. Parr and adopted by the board. Supt. R. B. Parr (2 years), Cecile Fifield, Genevieve Holdridge, Enid Casebier, Leona Galinsky, Nellie Young, Doris Corry, Ruth Dews, Eleanor Roberson, Virginia Schopf, Alfleda Wheeler, Loran Casebier, Gladys Alberding, Ruby Messenger, B. H. Smith, Irma Parr, Chas. Coffin, George Bray. Mr. Wilson, instrumental music instructor, is planning to take graduate work and will not return to Talent. The salary schedule range is from $3050 to $3400 with teachers doing special work receiving additional compensation. The superintendent's salary was fixed at $5000 for the first year.
    On Thursday evening of this week the teachers met with the board and presented an alternate schedule which would provide for an average increase of about ten percent over the 1948-49 salary schedule.

CARD PARTY
    There will be a P.T.A. card party this evening (Friday) in the school cafeteria. Everyone is invited to attend. A small charge will be made for refreshments.

CHIEF CANNON RESIGNS
    Chief Herman Cannon, who for a number of years has been chief of the Talent Volunteer Fire Department, recently tendered his resignation to the mayor and council. Mr. Cannon is one of the pioneers in the effort to secure more adequate fire fighting equipment for the community. He has also made a study of rural fire protection programs.

P.T.A. MET
    The P.T.A. held its regular meeting on Monday afternoon at the school. Mr. Chas. Coffin, school director of visual education, presented films on the subject "cancer." The tree planting ceremony, honoring past presidents of the association, was postponed until the new building is completed after which the tree will be placed in accord with the landscape plans.

LIONS TO BREAKFAST
    The Talent Lions will partake of a Sunday breakfast at the Talent Café. The event will be at 10 o'clock. Dist. Gov. Murphy will be present. All Lions urged to be present.

WAGNER CREEK SOCIAL TONIGHT
    Tonight, March 18, with free program and pies for sale. Door prizes and other prizes. Everybody invited. Come out and have lots of fun, eat lots of pie and enjoy yourselves. Proceeds for school hot lunch. WAGNER CREEK SCHOOL.

IN BRIEF
    Nancy Jennings, Sally Lucier, Ruth Zediker, Vera Walter attended meeting of Girl Scout Leaders at Country Club, Grants Pass, Wednesday.
    Don Kerby sprained back while hauling rocks at Wagner Creek school last Sunday.
    Delous Cox fined for infraction of traffic laws.
    A wedding down Gibson St. way predicted.
    Small Farms Council met at Chet Zediker home, Tuesday.
    Don Knipps to spend spring vacation with his folks, Norma and Earnest White. Don is a student at U. of O.
    DO YOU KNOW THAT THIS IS CLEANUP TIME. Chief Redmon says, "Get busy and clean your yard now."
    Talent Campfire Girls have a display of their work in the windows at the Talent Locker.
    Wayburn Kenyon won three "firsts" in model airplane contest held on Agate desert Sunday. In one event his plane remained in the air over five minutes.
    Camp Fire Girls and parents and sponsors will attend a banquet to be held in the Ashland Armory, Thursday evening.
    Sharon Owens is recovering from broken arm.
    Ladies of Community Club met Wednesday afternoon and found that total proceeds from recent supper was $93. The Club lunch was served by Mrs. Ray Redmon.
    Kate Estes who has been ill is again resuming her place in the Talent Market.
    Mr. and Mrs. David Hansen of Santa Cruz have been visiting with Blocks. Mrs. Hansen and Mr. Block are sister and brother.

    It's incredible how soon your least charming traits show up in Junior.
    Much of the present political unrest and "hell raisin'" is due to the fact that folks are beginning to realize that the war is over--that we can't have our cake and eat it and that votin' taxes and payin' them are two different colors in horses!--R.M.
    In Jackson County at the present time there are well over three thousand families out of work. Not much economic security in that!


ROTO-TILL--Let us roto-till your garden for most satisfactory results.
Walking roto-till that will not pack the ground. 9" plow. Charge $5.00 per hour. Does it all in one operation.


    We hope you will attend the Y.M.C.A. Championship Basket Ball games at the Talent High School Gym tomorrow night. Root for the Talent Methodist and Talent Friends boys.
    FOR SALE--Wayne 2 stage, 1 horse power AIR COMPRESSOR. Price $175 or will take 6" Delta Jointer or equal. SUBURBAN BODY AND PAINT CO. Phone Medford, 6684.

WANT ADS.
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost 25¢ per insertion. Phone copy to ASH 24553 or leave at 109 S. Second St.
    FOR SALE--Cletrac tractor (12 W). Fine motor, new clutch. Near Grants Pass. For quick sale $350.00 MILO STEPHENS, R 1, BOX 599. (TALENT HEIGHTS)
    FOR SALE--120 acres. 6 cleared. 4 room house, sheetrock on walls, picture window, Masonite on floors, bedrooms and outside of house unfinished. 5½ miles from Grants Pass. Half mile to pavement. $2900. Also 5' tumblebug scraper like new. $40.00.
    FOR SALE--Ground hay. $20.00 per ton or will deliver at slightly higher price. HOWARD WORK, R1, BOX 550, WAGNER CREEK.
    FOR RENT--Modern house. SEE MRS. PEARL FOSTER, 236 GIBSON ST., TALENT
    FOR RENT--NEWLY DECORATED CLEAN APARTMENTS. PHONE ASH 2-1266 or inquire at VALLEY DECORATOR PAINT STORE, or see Mrs. Culver evenings.
    STOCK NOW--Raise your rabbit meat for winter. Our fine quality New Zealand whites. Juniors, bred does, does with litters. See our stock. LLOYD WELLS, 1 MI. S. TALENT, OLD HIGHWAY Phone ASH 8327.
    FOR RENT--Six lots, (1½ Acres) Fine, deep soil. 221 OLD HIGHWAY, SOUTH
    WANTED--SAWS TO FILE, ALL KINDS. PROMPT SERVICE. GUST WITTE, 205 OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH.
    FRYERS--FOR YOUR SUNDAY DINNER. Heavy reds, 45¢--50¢ Lb. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM, ½ MI. WEST ON WALDEN LANE.
    FOR SALE--One hay rake and John Deere mowing machine with 2 sickle bars. C. A. MOORE, OPPOSITE COUNTY HOSPITAL.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS DEALER. VARIETY STORE NEXT TO POST OFFICE, PHOENIX.
    KEYS--MADE TO ORDER. New machine just installed. FRANK MOON'S STORE. (Opposite Valley Locker)


CARD PARTY TONIGHT
    A P.T.A. sponsored card party will [take place] tonight in the school cafeteria. Mr. and Mrs. Kassen of Ashland will act as hosts. The public is invited to attend. No admission charge. Small charge for lunch.

GARDEN CLUB TO MEET
    The Garden Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Tom Bell, April 6. Mrs. Sadie Nichols will show colored films of flowers. Bertha Hayman will be co-hostess with Mrs. Bell.

RED CROSS DRIVE
    The Red Cross Drive in Talent netted $244.80 to date according to Mrs. Lucile Jordan, chairman of the local committee. Mrs. Jordan expresses her appreciation for the fine response given and for the splendid work done by her assistants.

DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT
    The ladies of the Community Club will sponsor a costume dance at the city hall, tomorrow night (Saturday). Hartley's Orchestra will furnish the music, and good eats and a good time are assured.

A LETTER FROM S. M. CULVER
    TO THE PUBLIC: Don't forget! Court of Honor to be held April 13, 1949 at city hall in Talent.
    You parents of these fine boys should reserve this date to see your boy receive the awards for which he has worked so hard to attain.
    You should be as proud of your boy receiving this award as I have been working with them. Help me make this one of the biggest and finest things Talent ever put on. And you can by attending this Court of Honor and by bringing all your friends and neighbors.

NOTICE TO LIONS
    Lion President Reed states that the city hall wiring to have been done Sunday has been postponed due to his necessary absence from town on that date.

DOINGS AND GOINGS ON
    Most good folks seem to have forgotten this is April [illegible].
    Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Arnett Mar. 26, Medford Community Hospital, a son. Wt. 6½ pounds.
    Mrs. Gene Linville and children have returned after two weeks vacation in Bend and Portland.
    O. K. McCurtain celebrated his 75th birth anniversary on Sunday. The event was marked by a family reunion and dinner. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Daley and daughter of Medford; Mr. and Mrs. Art Coulter and children; Brian Smith and Inez Ferguson, all of Ashland, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of Phoenix. Four generations were represented.
    Norma White visited the store Thursday. This is her first appearance since her release from the hospital.
    Laura Millage is expected home Sunday. She is one of the Accordiana Girls who recently journeyed to Oakland to play for the Opening of the new Trailways Station in that city.
    Camp Fire Girls met Wednesday at the Youth Center. Several new members were added. Due to the increase in number the group was divided with Mrs. Roy Millage appointed as Guardian of the new group.
    Mrs. Iona Hardgrave of Ft. Benning, Georgia and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Edmondson were visitors at the Lowe home this morning.
    Mrs. May Newlan is recovering from injuries due to a recent fall. She is at the home of her daughter Mary in Medford.
    PRIZE WINNERS: At the recent Wagner Creek Pie Social Lou Maxson won first prize, a blanket. Mrs. Ralph Reed was second with a set of towels as a reward.
    Cy Combest, of Ketchikan, Alaska, is visiting relatives in Talent.
    Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Yockel are visiting relatives in Nebraska.
    Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Schaumloffel have the Wood property on Old Highway, South.

SHALL WE LET IT DIE?
    Members of the P.T.A. nominating committee report that they are unable to find candidates to fill offices in that organization for the coming school year.
    They state that unless they have better success and a more willing response it will be necessary to dissolve the P.T.A. They have asked News Flashes to comment on the situation. We do so willingly.
    For a number of years prior to the present reorganization Talent was one of the few schools of the county without a Parent-Teacher organization. We do not know why this was so. The value of a properly functioning P.T.A. is obvious. It is so well thought of by the state department of education that it is listed as one of the essential departments of a fully standardized school. It is the only medium through which teachers and parents can meet on a common ground to discuss mutual problems. Its program is educational, both to parents and to teachers. Both come to have a deeper, more sympathetic understanding of the problems involved and each gains a more tolerant respect for the other. When the parent influence is removed from the school something is missing that nothing can replace, be the school ever so efficient.
    Our good friends of the Wagner Creek District have their Parent-Teacher Club which has functioned for the good of the school, working year after year, strong-established, a social force in the community. Other schools about us accept the P.T.A. and recognize its importance. The present officers, under Mrs. Jennings' leadership, have done more than we can expect of them, considering the support we have given them. We have all been remiss.
    The nominating committee reports that it cannot find candidates to fill the offices for the coming school year.


ANNOUNCING
    THAT WE HAVE BOUGHT THE TALENT FEED STORE FROM MONTY BARNETT, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1.
    We wish to welcome all our friends, and the old customers to come in and get acquainted. WE EXPECT TO CARRY THE SAME LINES OF MERCHANDISE AND WISH TO GIVE YOU COURTEOUS, EFFICIENT SERVICE.

    Donna Jennings is visiting her grandmother at Fortuna, Calif. during the spring vacation.
    It is reported that Blondy Steiger may go on a lecture tour. (sic)

WANT ADS. (Other ads elsewhere)
    WE APPRECIATE The growing use of this column by the people of the Talent trade area. Your ad inserted here will be read by [illegible] in the area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion.
    WANTED--Woman for light housework and care of children one or two times a week. See MRS. CHAS. BARNES, PHONE ASH 4747.
    FOR SALE--Female Boston Bull puppy. MRS. OLIVER, 203 GIBSON ST. TEL. ASH 2-4938.
    FOR SALE--Chicken brooder, used only once. Capacity 500. 110 or 120 v., 1200 Watts. Canvas sides.
    Also, chicken brooder, 100 capacity, 600 Watts with runway 12x4 Feet. O. K. McCURTAIN, OLD HIGHWAY S. GARAGE ON LEFT.
    FOR SALE--¾ T 1941 Chev Pickup. 4 Speed Transmission. Also 1936 Willys Panel. A1 condition. Reasonable. PHONE ASH 3447
    FOR SALE--BOLENS HUSKY GARDEN TRACTOR. NEW. CULTIVATOR AND TWO PLOWS. $200.00 COMPLETE. 706 NORMAL AVE.--PHONE 2-2601
    FOR SALE--Young fat New Hampshire Red hens. 30¢ per lb. live weight. PHONE ASH 5745
    WANTED--To contact someone who can graft black walnut trees to English. PHONE ASH 24553.
    EASTER--Easter will soon be here. Complete line of printed gift stationery. NEW FLASHES, 109 S. SECOND.

BREAK INTO PRINT
    In the last issue of Coronet there was an article on Farming in the Tule Lake country. The article featured Paul Rodgers who for many months was stationed at Camp White, later going overseas for occupation duty. Upon his return from Europe he participated in the drawing for Tule Lake farms, was successful and moved with his wife to Tule Lake. You should read the article since Mr. Rodgers is well known in Talent--his wife was formerly Mabel Rominger.

SCOUT TROOP SCOUTS
    Scout Troop No. 10 went on a seven mile hike Saturday in spite of inclement weather. Twelve boys, accompanied by S.M. Alfred Culver, Jr. journeyed to the base of Dead Indian where they pitched their pup tents and cooked their meals over the open fire.

    Wednesday night, at the regular meeting, Lions Loran Casebier and Ray Redmon were visitors as was Dick Trite of Ashland who discussed summer camping at Lake of the Woods. After the regular meeting a lesson in First Aid was given by Mae Lowe, Red Cross instructor.
    On Friday night the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls will enjoy a party at the city hall. The Boy Scouts will make the ice cream. The girls will furnish the cake.
    On Saturday, tomorrow, the Brownies and Blue Birds will have their own little party at the home of Virginia Gleim, Brownie Leader. Cleo Kenyon and Alice Burnette will accompany the Blue Birds.
    DON'T FORGET THE COSTUME DANCE TO BE HELD AT THE CITY HALL TOMORROW: SATURDAY NIGHT. LOADS OF FUN. SPONSORED BY LADIES COMMUNITY CLUB. MUSIC BY HARTLEY ORCHESTRA.

OFTEN INCORRECTLY ANSWERED
    Question: Were potatoes first raised in Europe or in North America? ANSWER: IN EUROPE.


A LETTER FROM MONTY.
    To the Public: I have sold the Talent Feed Store business to Harry Stebler and his son-in-law, Neil Stockebrand (who has been working for me since last August) and not to Geo. Davis, as it has been rumored. I will also add for the good of the new owners that Geo. Davis does not have and has not had any connection with the Talent Feed Store since Jan. 1946.
    I would like to say that I deeply appreciate the patronage that has been accorded me during my nearly three years in the Feed Store, and would like to personally thank each and every one of you for your support. I have made many friends in Talent and am going to miss them. My future plans are uncertain but I am going to be around. And now I would like to say that I would like to invite you to get acquainted with the new owners. You will find them both fine fellows.

HOME
    Among the students who are home for spring vacation are Monty Montgomery, O.S.C.; Don Knipps, U of O; Lucile Young, Stanford.

IMPROVING
    Dave Block is improving slowly from effects of his recent fall from a tree which he was pruning.

WANT ADS.
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Phone copy to ASH 24553 or leave at 109 S. SECOND ST.
    FOR SALE--Ground hay. $20.00 per Ton or will deliver at slightly higher price. HOWARD WORK, R 1, BOX 550, WAGNER CREEK
    STOCK NOW--Raise your rabbit meat for winter. Our fine quality N.Z. Whites. Juniors, Bred does. Does with Litters. Lloyd Wells, 1 MI. S. TALENT OLD HIGHWAY, PHONE ASH 8327.
    GARDENS--Custom tractor work. Large or small jobs. Garden Work. TED WALLACE, R1 BOX 603 or CALL TALENT FEED STORE, Ph. ASH 2-1261.
    WANTED--TO BUY: The February number of Look Magazine containing the article on the Homer Gilfillan Family. MRS. G. A. SCHARFE, TALENT HARDWARE.
    ROTO-TILL--Let us roto-till your garden for most satisfactory results. Walking roto-tiller that does not pack your ground. 9" Does it all in one operation. PHONE MIKE DENOMA or BERNARD ARNOTT, ASHLAND 23180.
    FOR SALE--STARTED CHICKS OR DAY OLD CHICKS ON ORDER. TALENT HATCHERY, Phone ASH 2-1262. OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH OF TALENT.
    FOR SALE--HEAVY RED FRYERS. 45¢-50¢ LB. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM, ½ MI. WEST ON WALDEN LANE.
    WANTED--SAWS TO FILE. ALL KINDS. PROMPT SERVICE. GUST WITTE, 205 OLD HIGHWAY, S.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS MAN. VARIETY STORE, NEXT DOOR PHOENIX POST OFFICE.
    SAWS--I FILE SAWS. MACHINE WORK. ACCURATE. TO ORDER. A. C. CULVER, VALLEY DECORATOR STORE, TALENT.
    SPECIALS--See this week's specials offered by TALENT HARDWARE.
    FOR SALE--Easter Bunnies. 75¢ each. WEEPING BIRCH, 109 VALLEY VIEW ST.
    FOR SALE--Bed daveno. Good condition. TALENT HARDWARE STORE.
    FOR RENT--Upstairs apartments. 3 rooms. Private bath. 227 OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH.

SACRED CANTATA
    On Friday, April 15 (tonight) at 7:30 a sacred cantata, The Glory of the Cross, will be presented at the Talent Friends Church by the combined choirs of the Talent and Medford Friends Churches. The choir is under direction of Mrs. Opal Finley of Medford.--The Public is invited.

BALL PLAYERS ATTENTION!
    All boys, age 10 thru 13 years, interested in baseball meet at the Talent School baseball field--10 o'clock, Saturday a.m., April 16.

OFFICERS ELECTED.
    The Talent P.T.A. met Monday evening with 27 members present. The following officers for the ensuing year were elected. President, John Henry; V. Pres. Mrs. Leroy Welch; Secretary, Mrs. S. A. Edwards; Treasurer, Mrs. Elsie Garrett. Mrs. Peggy Perkins was chosen delegate to the state convention to be held in Eugene later in April.
    On the program were Karen Bohls, Virginia Martin and Ethel May Culver who entertained with musical numbers. Mrs. Glass, regional vice president, spoke on association matters. A film on Social Diseases was shown through courtesy of the school.

TO HUNT EGGS TALENT HATCHERY
    The younger Campfire Group and the Blue Birds will be the guests of Mrs. Suksdorf at the Talent Hatchery Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The occasion--an Easter egg hunt. All members invited.

EGGS HUNT, PRE SCHOOL CHILDREN
    The Community Club will entertain the pre-school children and those up to seven years of age, Sunday morning at 8:30 o'clock. Meet at city hall. Prize will be awarded for best egg hunter.

BUDGET ELECTION
    A county wide election will be held Monday evening, Apr. 18, 8 o'clock to authorize country school district board to exceed 6% limitation in fixing county levy. This is pretty much of a matter of routine and should receive a favorable vote. All registered voters residing in district six months are eligible to vote.

SHORTS AND BRIEFS
    The Talent Boy Scouts did themselves proud when they acted as hosts to Ashland and Medford troops at the Court of Honor held in Talent last Wednesday night.
    Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller and daughter are Easter visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Steiger. The Millers live in Richmond, Calif. Mrs. Miller is the niece of Mrs. Steiger.
    Alfred Culver, Jr. is on a business trip to Crown Point, Washington.
    Whitey went fishing last Wednesday and caught the limit--not counting the ones he gave away. He fished in the Klamath River.
    Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Huff, Apr. 10, Ashland Community Hospital, daughter, wt. 6 lbs.
    Chief Redmond was unable to attend Lions meeting last night due to illness. He is out rounding up loose dogs today.
    Al Sherrard visited relatives in Grants Pass last Sunday.
    Ralph Reed is attending to business in Portland.
    Floyd Goin and family have returned from Seattle where they visited relatives.
    April and Doreen Burnett celebrated their birthdays on Sunday and Monday.
    Winnie Mason also had a birthday on Monday. She was guest of honor at a party held in the Clarence Mathes home.
    The Lee Johnsons went fishing last Sunday. Results undisclosed.
    The Camp Fire Doughnut Sale will start tomorrow, Saturday. Orders will be taken and delivery made.
    New water lines are being installed on S. Second St and in the Stebler Add.
    Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Burnett have moved to the Lutz Apartments.
    Forecast: A handsome young business man will assume the bonds of matrimony in June.
    If you haven't visited the Fixit Shop we suggest that you do so.
    News Flashes is installing a new printing press.

    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS DEALER, VARIETY STORE. NEXT DOOR POST OFFICE, PHOENIX.
    A TIP--How would you like to have the dents ironed out of your fenders and a new professional paint job at a total cost much less than you would expect to pay. CALL AT 202 S. FIRST for information and FREE APPRAISAL.
    PRINTED STATIONERY, BUSINESS FORMS, LETTERHEADS. NEWS FLASHES.

WANT ADS
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost 25¢ per insertion. Phone copy ASH 24553, Mail Box H, Leave 109 S. Second.
    LUMBER--Redwood siding and lumber. Redwood posts. GEO. DAVIS, OPPOSITE CITY HALL.
    FOR SALE--Model A pickup, new battery and tires. Excellent condition. $1.50 109 N. FRONT, TALENT
    FOR SALE--Spray rig for sale. $50. See at HOWARD WORKS, WAGNER CREEK.
    FOR RENT--Small furnished house. Lights and water in. Pressure pump. 2¼ A. excellent garden soil. Over A. bearing nuts. Located on Old Highway, South. Rent $35 per. SEE O. K. McCURTAIN. McCURTAIN GARAGE. Phone ASH 4481.
    FOR SALE--Small brooder, electric. Runway 4x12. O. K. McCURTAIN.
    FOR SALE--Kitchen range, blue-white enam. Coils. Reasonable. Also 2 way floor lamp. MARY FURRER, 105 W. MAIN. PHONE ASH 27491.
    WANTED--I have clean fat and soap grease. Want someone to make into soap on shares. 110 E. Wagner. PH. ASH 7494.
    RABBITS--Raise meat for winter. Fine quality. N.Z. White producers. Jrs., bred does, does with litters. LLOYD WELLS, OLD HIGHWAY S. PH. ASH 8327.
    CHICKS--Started or day old chicks on order. TALENT HATCHERY. PH. ASH 2-1262 OLD HIGHWAY S.
    ROTO-TILL--Let us roto-till your garden. Walking roto-tiller that does not pack your ground. 9." See our work in Talent. Does it all in one operation. PH. MIKE DENOMA, ASH 23182, or call BERNARD ARNOTT, ASHLAND.
    WANTED--SAWS TO FILE. ALL KINDS. PROMPT SERVICE. GUST WITTE, 205 OLD HIGHWAY, S.
    FOR SALE--By owners. 5 room modern home on First St. N. Garage attached. Large lot. Terms. INQUIRE AT SHELL STATION. PHONE ASH 7762.
    SAWS--I FILE SAWS. MACHINE WORK. ACCURATE. TO ORDER. A. C. CULVER, VALLEY DECORATOR.


HOSTESSES
    The ladies of the Talent Extension Unit were hostesses to the County Unit in Medford on Thursday. Attending from Talent were Gertrude Ottinger, Lovella Long, Bertha Leaming, Edna Holdridge, Maybell Bunnell and Bonnie Breese.

GARDEN CLUB TO MEET
    The Talent Garden Club will meet at the home of Margaret Mathis on May 4. Mrs. Freeman will be the speaker and Mrs. Fern Wells will be co-hostess.

RETURN
    Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wells have returned from a visit to Norton, Kansas. A portion of the trip was made by plane. While in Norton they visited their children who reside there.

WAGNER CREEK PIE SOCIAL TONIGHT
    The Wagner Creek School will hold an ice cream social and entertainment at the school tonight, April 29. Admission 25¢.

DONORS
    Among those who have donated time and material to the youth center are Geo. Davis, lumber; Hawver Cabinet Works, finishing material; Forrest Jennings, labor as carpenter; two lumber firms in Ashland, material; Gordon Grow, sanitary service. Mr. Garland, who has donated the use of the building, has installed new windows.

ORGANIZE LADY LIONS
    Under the sponsorship of the Gold Hill Lady Lions an organization was formed in Talent at a meeting held at the city hall last night.
    The following officers were elected: President, Nina Lakey; V. Pres., Zoretta Reed; Secretary, Ada Bouldin; Treasurer, Mary Johnson; Lion Tamer, Wave King; Historian, Mae Lowe; Publicity Chairman, Nona McAbee; Sunshine Committee, Enid Casebier. The group will meet twice monthly at King's Café.

THEY PLAYED BALL
    The softball game, played Tuesday evening between the Town Team and the Tired Business Men, was the first of a number which are to be played during the season. Charles Scholer states that Talent is planning to enter a team in the Ashland League.

WHAT THEY ARE DOING
    Betty Lushbaugh has the mumps.
    Peggy Perkins is attending the P.T.A. Convention in Eugene this week. Mrs. Perkins is the delegate from the local group.
    Mr. and Mrs. John Sample will attend the Radio Hams convention to be held in Eugene on May 8.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McConnell have returned from a month's vacation during which time they visited the Grand Canyon, California, Arizona, Nevada and Idaho. Mac says they saw a lot of country but are glad to be home.
    Mrs. Lovella Long and Alfa Long attended a stork shower honoring Mrs. Iris Frazier, in Medford Saturday.
    Chas. Lakey and John Henry were introduced to the mysteries of Elkdom in Ashland, Wednesday night.
    Norma White returned to Eugene with son Don, Tuesday. Made trip in Don's new Chev. Norma returned by plane Tuesday night.
    Mr. and Mrs. John Whittaker of Hurlong, Calif. are visiting at the Dave Block home.
    Frank Moon who has recently opened the Fix-It Shop here will leave Saturday for Weyerhauser Camp, near Klamath Falls, where he will operate a grocery store.
    A stork shower was held at the home of Mrs. May Newlan, Tuesday afternoon, honoring Dorothy Meadows, who received many beautiful gifts.
    It is reported that the rat elimination campaign is making progress. It is hoped that all residents will cooperate in the effort to clear the town of rats.
    This is to remind you that water rent is due and payable on the first of May. The rent will become delinquent on the tenth. Bills payable at Valley Locker.
    There is a dog ordinance on Talent and we are requested to remind the public that dogs must be confined to the owners' premises until Sept. 1.
WANT ADS
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Phone copy, ASH 24553. Leave at 109 S. Second St. Mail, Box H, Talent.
    PAINT CAR--You can have your car or truck painted by professionals at much less than you would expect to pay. Also have bent fenders ironed out. CALL AT 102 S. FIRST ST.
    LOST OR STRAYED--JERSEY COW from my place on Old Highway. Thursday morning. CHAS. BARNES, PHONE ASHLAND 4747.
    FOR SALE--Model A pickup. Excellent condition. Recently overhauled. New battery and ex. Tires. Price $150. 109 N. FRONT ST.
    FRYERS--80¢ each and up. MRS. AUSTIN, R1 BOX 605. OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH. TURN FIRST ROAD SOUTH (RAPP LANE) FIRST HOUSE.
    RABBITS--Raise your winter's meat. N.Z. WHITE juniors, bred does, does with litters. LLOYD WELLS, OLD HIGHWAY S. PHONE ASH 8327.
    CHICKS--STARTED OR DAY OLD CHICKS. TALENT HATCHERY, PH. ASH 2-1262.
    FOR SALE--White N.Z. buck rabbit. Medium size but healthy. 109 S. SECOND
    ROTO-TILL--Walking roto-tiller that does not pack your ground. See our work in Talent. PHONE MIKE DENOMA, ASH 23182.
    FOR SALE--Orchard Spray Outfit. $50. See at HOWARD WORKS, WAGNER CREEK or Inquire at 109 N. FRONT, TALENT
    WANTED--SAWS TO FILE. ALL KINDS. PROMPT SERVICE. GUST WITTE 205 OLD HIGHWAY S.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS DEALER. NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE, PHOENIX.
    AUTO GLASS--AUTHORIZED AUTO GLASS REPLACEMENT SERVICE ALL MODELS OPEN EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. EARL FLOYD, 500 FIFTH ST. PHOENIX.
    SAWS--I FILE SAWS, MACHINE WORK. ACCURATE TO ORDER. A. C. CULVER, VALLEY DECORATORS, TALENT.
    PRINTED--100 envelopes, your name and address printed. $1.50. NEWS FLASHES.
    RATS!--GET RID OF THEM WITH RAT-NIP. 35¢. EASY TO USE. TALENT FEED STORE.
    GLASS--When your window is broken bring it to TALENT HARDWARE.


ETC.
    The Talent Lions are donating a fully paid tuition scholarship to S.O.C.E. The committee which will make the award consists of Dr. Lucas, Ernest White and Harry Lowe.
    Roy and Irma Parr spent the weekend at the coast where Roy acquired some rather spectacular sunburn.
    Chief Redmond is putting in full time during the past weeks due to installation of new water lines. Incidentally he has been making emergency street repairs.
    The Talent High is to present a play this evening. Unfortunately we were omitted in sending out publicity material. You can read about it in the Tribune and Tidings. Anyway, we hope everyone will attend.
    After all, there are a number of people who do not subscribe to the Medford and Ashland papers. We have no paid reporters and all the notices we publish are received thru the cooperation of the organizations featured.
    The Camp Fire Girls met Wednesday night and made curtains, with C.F. symbols, for the youth center. They also made gifts for their mothers. Three new members have been admitted including one torch-bearer.
    The Blue Birds met Wednesday afternoon and made invitations for their Mother's Day party. Mrs. Cedric Scharfe is now working with the Blue Birds. Wa-Yi-Ti-Yi Group met Thursday night.
    The Boy Scout First Aid Course will be completed next Wednesday night. The Scouts have been taking the regular Red Cross First Aid Course.
    The merchants of Talent have proved to the satisfaction of most of us that they can compete with business houses of Ashland and Medford both in price and quality of goods offered. Check their ads in this issue and make comparison.
    What helps the individual of Talent helps the community. The local man who spends his money here is a valuable citizen.

OFF OUR CHEST
    The Shasta Distributors are offering a fine assortment of electric stoves, refrigerators, etc. at discounts to 25%. Read their ad elsewhere.
    Phoenix is going to stage a real celebration on May 14. There will be amusements for young and old including a parade, carnival, dance and entertainment galore. A new Chevrolet is going to be given away to the holder of a certain lucky number. Proceeds will go into building fund for community and youth center.
    Have you visited the Locker and inspected the new SUPER DELUXE VEGETABLE CASE AND FRESHENER--guaranteed to retain the vitamins which the vegetables lose if improperly cared for.
    There are rumors that the Malt Shop, located in the TALENT THRIFT STORE, may be reopened in the near future. We will be glad to see this. The MALT SHOP was a popular spot.
    The Shell Station is featuring a tire sale this week.
    Mr. F.L.Q: The hole is mended. Permanently, we hope.

SPRING HOUSE CLEANING.
(a poem)
When I hear myself going, "Yack-e-ty-Yack,"
I think of a train going, "Clack-e-ty-Clack."
Both are the same--They go on forever,
BUT the train gets some place--The "yack-e-yack," never.

    Public officials are always open to criticism. Have you ever noticed that [thew more] they receive in salary the more they receive in criticism.
    While we all appreciate the fact that the school needs a ball field where admission can be charged, at the same time we will all be glad when the "visible inflammation" called a fence is removed.
    If we can ever find out who is supposed to do it and where, the playground equipment for the city park will be installed.
    The street lights are turned on by automatic switch controlled by time clock. THE SAME NEEDS OILING.
    The time clock is controlled by COPCO. Will the same COPCO please explain why our lights go on at 9:30 p.m. and off at 6:45 a.m.
COMMUNITY CLUB TO PARTY
    The Community Club will hold Annual June Party Wednesday afternoon, June 15 at city hall. Good program and refreshments. All ladies of the community invited.

BLUE BIRDS NOT TO MEET
    Due to Bible School sessions the Blue Birds will not meet until further notice in News Flashes.

DANCE-SATURDAY NIGHT
    A benefit dance sponsored by the Talent Baseball Club will be given at city hall Saturday night. Good music has been secured and a good time is anticipated. This is the first of a series of dances to be given by the club. Proceeds will be used to defray expense of the local teams.

"FOUR FLATS" SUNDAY AFTERNOON
    The Talent Friends Church is to be favored in securing for a Special Service, the famous "FOUR FLATS" Male quartet.
    The "Four Flats" were winners of Pacific North West Barbershop Ballad Contest both in 1947 and in 1948. They have traveled extensively and are recognized as the official college quartet of Pacific College. Their recordings are on sale.
    The public is invited to attend this Special program. Talent Friends Church, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, June 12.

COUNCIL LETS CONTRACT
    At Tuesday night's session the city council awarded a contract to Moore Construction Co. of Medford to resurface Gibson Street with mixed gravel and blacktop for $3500. The new water lines on Gibson and Old Highway are to be laid under direction of Ralph Reed at a cost ranging from 65¢ to $1.00 per foot according to location. The council stipulated that local help be employed. The question of garbage disposal was discussed. It is expected that some action will be taken soon. A 25¢ per month sewer charge will go into effect July 1, collectible with water rent. See this and other notices on another page. Fire Chief Perdue was present to urge the council to clear streets of weeds and grass as a fire hazard prevention measure. The plan adopted by council is also given under notice--on another page.

TALENT JUNE JAMBOREE
    The Gibson Refrigerators, to be given away at a drawing to be held on the night of June 25 at the Jamboree Dance, is now on display at the Talent Hardware Store. Chances on the refrigerator are now on sale at all the stores in Talent, price $1.00. The tickets also good for one admission to the Jamboree Dance.
    Voting for Queen of the Jamboree is now under way with all candidates showing a good record. Votes sell for one cent each. Candidates and their sponsors are: Delores Momany, Grange; Irene Perdue, Community Club; Joanna Bouldin, Lions; Joan Davis, Firemen; Frances Sullivan, Camp Fire Girls.
    All committees are functioning and a fine program for the day is being arranged. A number of booths have been planned by organizations of the community. The net proceeds from the entire day will be used to erect playground equipment which will be placed back of city hall. Any surplus after placing of equipment will be used for improvement and development of city property as a civic center.
    All organizations of the community are cooperating in this fine project and it is believed that the June Jamboree will be an occasion long to be remembered in the history of Talent.
    This is the first united effort of its kind since the great Pear Show in the fall of 1936. At that time the greatest pear pie ever baked--some 16 by 22 feet and containing over a ton of fruit--was served to the assembled crowd. Major picture companies took movies of the event for news reels which were widely shown.

DOINGS AND GOINGS-ON
    The Firemen threw a party for their wives and families Monday night. Thirteen firemen were present. The travelogue Vacationing in England was shown.
    Cathy Delrae, 4 mo. old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sanders, won second prize at the D.A.V. Kiddie Karnival held Saturday night. She received a gold trophy, a 100% health certificate and became one of the princesses of the occasion. The young lady is not at all vain because of the honors heaped upon her.

OFFICIAL CITY NOTICES
METER CHARGES WATER.
WHERE METERS ARE INSTALLED and beginning July 1 the following rates will pertain.

SEWER USER CHARGE
    Beginning July 1 an assessment of 25¢ per month for maintenance and repair of our sewer system. This charge payable with and at the time the water bill is paid. PAYABLE AT VALLEY LOCKER.

WEED CLEANUP NOTICE
    All vacant lots must be cleaned from weeds and rubbish. This work may be done by owners or the owners may contact Mr. Joe Fenton who will be mowing the streets and parkways for the town. Or City Marshal Redmon may be notified that the owners authorize the work done. The Mayor and Town Council also requests the property owners to remove weeds from yards and fence rows. All mowing on privately owned property will be charged to owners. The town will pay for mowing streets and parkways.


WANT ADS
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. PHONE 24553, MAIL COPY TO BOX H., TALENT, OR LEAVE AT 109 S. SECOND ST.
    FOR SALE--Montag Enameled Wood Range. Excellent condition. 104 SOUTH I ST., TALENT
    FOR RENT--OR SALE. Modern House in Talent. FAY CLAYTON, 109 W. WAGNER AVE.
    FOR SALE--MOWING MACHINE. F. A. STEIGER TELEPHONE ASH 21792.
    FOR SALE--1 Large Clock, 1 phonograph, 1 violin, 1 guitar. 229 GIBSON ST., TALENT
    PIGS--Weaner pigs and young cow. RAY BURNETTE, WALDEN LANE
    FOR RENT--3 ROOM FURNISHED APARTMENT. CULVERS PHONE ASH 2-1266
    BERRIES--Place orders now for black and red raspberries and Jelly currants. BUTLER'S FRUIT RANCH, WAGNER CREEK ROAD. PHONE ASH 7490.
    HAULING--LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE. ANY TIME, ANY PLACE. PHONE ASH 5981. YOCKEL FUEL.
    FOR SALE--20 CAT TRACTOR. YOCKEL FUEL, ASH 5981
    WANTED--CUSTOM WORK FOR D-2 WITH ANGLE TILT DOZER. YOCKEL FUEL, PHONE 5981.
    PLASTIC--Custom made plastic jewelry of all kinds. Special orders made up. WESTERN PLASTICS, 109 S. SECOND ST. PH. ASH 24553.
    SAWS--I file saws. Machine precision. To order. A. C. CULVERS, VALLEY DECORATORS STORE.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS MAN. NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE, PHOENIX.


JAMBOREE QUEEN CONTEST
    The Queen Committee, consisting of Vera Rice and Ruth Straus, report as follows:
    The Queen Committee announces the queen contest as coming along fine. Let's all work for our favorite girl. The race is close and at present stands as follows:
    There is a nice group of gifts for the winner, donated by the following Ashland merchants:
    Western Plastics of Talent will donate a Fire-Glow lavaliere set.
    THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE TO BE OBSERVED:
    Each vote is 1¢. Money can be placed in the jars in any Talent Business Establishment. Each ticket is 10¢ and is 10 votes and a chance on a beautiful Esmond blanket.
    Each home made pie, delivered to Mrs. Rice, Saturday, June 25, before 10 a.m. is 50 votes.
    All ticket sales must be in by Friday June 24--9 p.m.
    Jars will be collected Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m.
    Coronation and presentation of gifts will be June 25, 12.30 noon immediately following the Welcome Address by Mayor Harold Straus.
    LET'S HELP THE GIRLS WORK FOR A GOOD CAUSE HAVING FUN DOING IT.
    Remember, United we stand; Divided we fall.

TO ELECT DIRECTORS
    Next Monday night at 8 o'clock the voters of School Dist. 22, Talent will hold their annual school meeting. The principal business of the evening will be the election of two directors, one for a term of two years and one for three years.
    Members whose terms expire are A. W. Wisner and Chas. Barnes.
    The new board will take office July 1 with Chet Zediker as chairman.

FIREWORKS
    Pop Crawford, who so efficiently supplied the "fireworks" needs of the younger set of Talent last year, announces his Grand Opening for the present season. Sale will start on July 20 and continue until July 5. Pop will have a fine supply but cautions all purchasers to observe city ordinances and safety rules. Pop's stand is located south of Talent on Highway 99.

SUCH A LITTLE PRINCESS
    Cathy Delrae, four month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanders, won second place at the D.A.V. Kiddy Karnival held in Medford recently. She received a gold Victory trophy and a 100% health certificate.
    The young lady, every inch a princess, wears her honors with royal unconcern. This lovely bit of humanity is extended the homage and admiration of the people of Talent.

IMPORTANT COMMITTEE MEETING
    THE GENERAL JAMBOREE COMMITTEE WILL MEET MONDAY NIGHT AT THE CITY HALL TO MAKE FINAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE JAMBOREE.

SCOUTS ATTENTION.
    Scouts--Troop 110. Let's clean up the Jamboree Grounds! 6:30 to 7:30 Friday. D.A.G.T.D. Pink.

BASE BALL NEWS.
Reported by Jimmie McAbee.
    Two games were played during the week. The first game was won by Talent 20-1 and the second, played with the Magnolia Team of Ashland, was won by a score of 1 to 0. Butler knocked in a home run. The rest was a pitcher's duel. Jim Corwin was the winning pitcher in both games.

WANT ADS
    YOUR AD Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. PHONE COPY ASH 24553; MAIL BOX H, TALENT OR LEAVE AT 109 S. SECOND ST.
    FRYERS--Chicken Fryers. 40¢ per lb. live weight. 2½-3 lbs. R. M. WELBURN, 2 MI. S. OLD HIGHWAY. R1 BOX 144 TALENT.
    COWS--FROM ONE TO SIX GOOD COWS FOR SALE. AL WHEELER, BEESON LANE, PHONE ASH 65449
    HAYING--Wanted, Custom Mowing and Raking. Also put up hay on shares. H. A. YOUNG, 1½ MI. WEST ON WALDEN LANE. PHONE ASH 7769
    WANTED--Dress making in my home. Reasonable. EDNA SCHROEDER. 101 FAIRVIEW.
    FOR RENT--Two studio apartments. Refrigeration and private baths. Gas equipped. Furnished. 101 W. MAIN ST.
    CHERRIES--Several varieties. You pick. BEESON LANE, OPPOSITE PENRODS. FIRST HOUSE ON RIGHT AFTER BEESONS. OLD SCHUSTER PLACE.
    FOR SALE--Windows and Door from Washington School. Reasonably priced. Also good prices on all sizes of lumber, especially siding. GEO. DAVIS OPPOSITE CITY HALL.
    BERRIES--Black and Red Raspberries now ready for delivery. CHET ZEDIKER. THIRD HOUSE ON RIGHT, PAST TALENT MILL. PHONE ASH 24939.
    HAULING--LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE. ANY PLACE. ANY TIME. YOCKEL FUEL. PHONE ASH 5981.
    FOR SALE--20 CAT TRACTOR. YOCKEL FUEL. PHONE ASH 5981.
    BERRIES--Place order now for black and red raspberries and Jelly currants. BUTLER'S FRUIT RANCH, WAGNER CREEK ROAD, PHONE ASH 7490.
    WANTED--CUSTOM WORK FOR D-2 WITH ANGLE TILT DOZER. YOCKEL FUEL, PH. ASH 5981.
    SAWS--I file saws. Machine precision. To order. A. C. CULVER, VALLEY DECORATORS STORE, TALENT.
    PLASTIC--Custom made plastic jewelry and gifts of all kinds. SPECIAL ORDERS MADE UP. WESTERN PLASTICS. 109 S. SECOND ST. PHONE ASH 24553.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS MAN. NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE, PHOENIX.


FIREWORKS
BUY YOUR FIREWORKS AT "POP'S PLACE" ONE MI. SOUTH TALENT, HIGHWAY 99. COMPLETE LINE. REASONABLY PRICED. BUY AT HOME AND SAVE. GRAND OPENING JUNE 20. WE WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT AS WE DID LAST YEAR.

COOPERATION
    Cooperation is like Mark Twain's weather. Everybody talks about it but nobody does anything about it!

    Through the efforts of Mrs. Ottinger, president of the Community Club, and the fine committees representing a majority of the organizations of the community a program has been planned which should make the TALENT JUNE JAMBOREE a LANDMARK in the COOPERATIVE HISTORY OF TALENT.
    The committee in charge of this event are competent citizens, selected by their respective organizations because of their ability and determination. They have asked for and should have the heartiest of cooperation in carrying out their plans.

ATTENTION GIRL SCOUTS
    The Ashland Day Camp for Girls will be held in the Park, June 20 to June 24. All girls above age of 7 years are invited. Registration 50¢. On opening day meet at entrance to park. 12:45 p.m.

IT HAS BEEN
    It has been necessary to omit several interesting items due to Jamboree publicity. An account of the Ladies' Party will appear in our next issue.

REFLECTIONS.
    What appears to be O.K. when we do it is pretty rank when someone else does it. Of course that is because we know all the circumstances when we are involved. The other guy just can't have the same provocation.
    We can get lit up like a stop and go sign. There are lots of reasons for getting that way. We can throw a rock thru our neighbor's window. If he had a neighbor like we have we wouldn't blame him. But he won't have. WE LIVE NEXT DOOR.

PLANS
    Plans for the June Jamboree are in the final stages of completion. The General Committee met Monday night and following additional committees were appointed: Lights and Parade, Roy Coghill; Police and Banners, Jack Burdell; Flags, Winnie Mason and Gertrude Ottinger; Queen, Ruth Straus and Vera Rice.
    It was decided that every organization would be responsible for its booth.
    The Talent Grange will furnish music for the dance.
    A caravan of cars will leave the city hall at 10 a.m. and drive to Medford, Phoenix and Ashland.
    The program of the day will start with an address of welcome by Mayor Harold Straus, followed by the coronation of the queen, commencing at 12:30 noon.
    During that time there will be a broadcast by remote control. This feature is sponsored by Talent Club.
    Following the crowning of the queen the Big Town Parade will get underway. Route, city hall up Main to school; thence down Wagner Ave, down Old Highway to Junction; down Gibson to city hall.
    Following the crowning of queen and the parade, entertainment will begin immediately with the Talent High School Band in concert. Eva Prentice Accordiana Girls at 3 o'clock.
    From 3 o'clock until 8 p.m. there will be plenty of entertainment and music. The Kilty Band will play at 8 o'clock which will be followed by a street dance. The Gibson Refrigerator will be given away at 10 o'clock at the dance. The Esmond Blanket will be awarded at 8 p.m. The Electric Clock at 11 p.m.
    Organizations cooperation and having booths are Community Club--Bingo; Lions--Noise Makers and Games; Merchants--Country Store; Garden Club--Cut Flowers and Plants. Camp Fire Girls--Fancy Hats, balloons, Candy; H.E.C.--Hot Dogs, Pie, Coffee; Lady Lions--Confetti, Candy, Corsages; Firemen--Base Ball and Pony Rides.
    A baseball game between the Lion Cubs and Central Point at 2:30 p.m.
    Booster cards for your car at your service station.
    All boys and girls and organizations of the community are asked to join in the parade with bicycles decorated, carts, clowns or floats.
    THIS EVENT IS TO BECOME AN ANNUAL AFFAIR. LET'S MAKE ITS FIRST APPEARANCE A SUCCESS.

It is said that "He wore out the souls of his friends and the seat of his pants."


QUEEN CONTEST NOW CLOSE!
    The JAMBOREE QUEEN COMMITTEE submits the following report as of Friday morning.
    The Queen Contest at present is as follows:
    Remember the contest isn't over! Votes must be in by 9 p.m. Friday (tonight), but money can be placed in the jars until 10 a.m. Saturday.
    The queen's gifts are lovely and are donated by the following:
Coronation will be Saturday promptly at 12:30 Noon.
LET'S ALL BE THERE!

PRIZE HORSES ENTERED, TALENT JAMBOREE PARADE
    Mr. Dan Campbell of Phoenix will lead the Jamboree Parade on his famous stallion, Flash Light the Third. This horse, famous in show circles, is a beautiful golden palomino. Mr. Campbell, one of the largest horse raisers in the valley, will also enter several other fine horses. An additional item of interest will be the saddle on Flash Light the Third, a handmade sterling silver-trimmed saddle. The saddle and matching martingale and bridle are of black hand-tooled leather and are valued at $2500.

DIRECTORS CHOSEN
    At the Annual School Meeting held last Monday night Chas. Barnes was elected to complete the two year term to which he had been appointed by the county superintendent's office. Jesse D. Williams was elected for the three year term to succeed A. W. Wisner, whose term expired. During the coming year Chet Zediker will act as chairman of the board.

SET TO GO!
    The June Jamboree is all set to go tomorrow. Plans have been completed and floats decorated. The crowning of the queen will take place at 12:30 noon followed by the parade [illegible].
    All floats, bands and those on bicycles and walking will be at the city hall at 12 o'clock to give ample time for formation and organization.
    The concessions are ready to go and will open at 10 o'clock.
    Bliss Heine's Drum Corps and Miss Anderson's Hawaiian Guitars and Hula Dancers will perform during the entertainment between 1:30 and 8 p.m. The Talent High School Band will give a concert following the parade. The parade will be headed by Dan Campbell of Phoenix on his $5000 palomino stallion. Because of illness and vacations the famous Kilty Band will be unable to participate.
    Many attractions will be on the program so don't miss this FIRST ANNUAL JUNE JAMBOREE.
    COME OUT AND ENJOY YOURSELF!

SCHARFES ENTERTAIN
    Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Scharfe entertained at a Father's Day dinner at Parker's Café the following guests: Frank Moon of Keno, Oregon; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Whitney of Helena, Montana; Mrs. Robert Becker and son Bobby of Great Falls, Mont. and Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Scharfe and little daughter Gail.
    Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Becker are Mr. Moon's daughters. It was a happy gathering and everyone enjoyed Miss Parker's delicious chicken dinner.
    The out-of-state guests left for home Monday morning.

CONTRACT LET
    At a special board meeting called last Monday night bids for the new grade school were opened. The contract was awarded to Bessonette and Graff of Medford whose basic bid was $81,695. Other bids were Donald M. Drake Co., $83,875; B and R. Construction Co., $86,997; H. A. Barnhart, $104,181.58. Construction is to begin immediately and to be completed not later than 90 days from date.

BASEBALL NEWS
    The Talent Lion Cubs played a game Friday, June 17 at high school grounds. They won over Jacksonville, 29-3. Gordon Thoreson was winning pitcher. The Talent Town Soft Ball team played a game Tuesday, June 21. They won over Medco 16-9. Jim Corwin hit a home run with bases full. He also was the winning pitcher. Reported by Jim McAbee.

CHUCK WAGON OPENS
    Beautifully designed and conveniently located in the Stebbler Addition facing Highway 99 The Chuck Wagon formally opens tomorrow, Saturday.
    Mrs. Helen Spencer and daughter Ruth will operate the café. Mrs. Spencer has lived in Ashland for ten years. Her daughter recently came from Los Angeles to assist in this project. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer came to Talent several months ago and have completed the new building which also houses the cement roofing factory operated by Mr. Spencer.
    The public is invited to visit this new café and get acquainted with Helen and Ruth.
    Service will be on a twenty-four-hour basis. Two skilled chefs have been employed. Homemade pies and cakes, lunches and short orders will be served at the present time.

ANNUAL LADIES PARTY
    The annual ladies party was held at the city hall Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Gertrude Ottinger presiding. The halls and tables were decorated with lovely bouquets of flowers. The program, in charge of Mrs. Edna Holdridge, included Mrs. Ottinger's address of welcome and group singing of "America" and "Rock of Ages" with Fern Wells at the piano. Karen Bohls played "Far Away Places," Virginia Margin, "Home in San Antonio" and Karen and Virginia played "Now is the Hour" on the electric steel guitar. The program ended with group singing of "The Old Oaken Bucket."
    Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Gardner of Medford who has been a member of the club for 35 years was an honored guest. Mrs. Gardner, who was 97 years old June 7, is the mother of Chase Gardner of Talent and Mrs. Blanch Burk of Medford. A beautiful [omission] was presented to Mrs. Gardner.
    Other guests were Mrs. Andrew Briner, age 70, Etta Hall, 75; Lovella Long, 75; Eveline Bell, 77; Jessie Niswonger, 72, Blanche Robison, 69; Bertha Leaming, 69; Edna Holdridge, 69; Mrs. George, 63.
    Sometimes the biggest stumbling block in a man's career rests on his shoulders.
    One place you never find a man giving a woman his seat without a fight is in Congress.
    Slacks on a woman usually show her courage.
    Some ladies would look more spic in slacks if they had less span.
    To keep the upper hand a parent should bring it down occasionally.

WANT ADS
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Phone Copy ASH 24553; Mail Box H, Talent, or leave at 109 SOUTH SECOND ST.
    FOR SALE--22' Trailer House. Good condition. Will trade. 104 S. FRONT ST., TALENT
    FOR SALE--Lot. 30'x92'. Young trees; Good garage and hen house. Call at 106 S. I St., TALENT
    BERRIES--Black and Red Raspberries. Also gooseberries. PHONE ASH 4484.
    WANTED--TO TAKE CARE OF CHILDREN OR DO HOUSEWORK. EDNA PETERS, R1 BOX 74, TALENT
    NECTARS--The original King Nectarberry is a wonderful berry. Come out and get them. Bring containers. Lloyd Wells, 1 MI. S. Talent, Old Highway. Box 79 Ph. Ash 8327.
    CHERRIES--Bing and Royal Anne cherries ready Sunday. Lamberts a week later. DEWEY PENROD, SECOND HOUSE FROM WAGNER ROAD ON BEESON LANE.
    PUPPIES--Shepherd-Collie puppies. As cute as you'd want. Also get a cunning kitten. Kitten free if you will give it a good home. DEWEY PENROD, SECOND HOUSE FROM WAGNER ROAD ON BEESON LANE.
    WANTED HAY. Wanted--One Ton of Alfalfa hay. Will pay $30.00 delivered to 495 Euclid and Ashland St. Ashland. Mrs. Josselyn.
    WANTED--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairing or overhauling call on me. All my work is guaranteed. H. T. LUCIER, PHONE ASH 23187 OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH, BOX 125.
    WANTED--Custom mowing and raking. Or will put up hay on shares. R. A. YOUNG, 1½ MI. WEST ON WALDEN LANE.
    BERRIES--Black and Red Raspberries now ready for delivery. CHET ZEDIKER. THIRD HOUSE ON RIGHT PAST TALENT MILL. PHONE ASH 24939.
    HAULING--LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE HAULING. ANY PLACE, ANY TIME. YOCKEL FUEL, PH. ASH 5981.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS MAN. NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE, PHOENIX.
    FOR SALE--20 CAT TRACTOR. YOCKEL FUEL, PH. ASH 5981.
    SAWS--I FILE SAWS. MACHINE PRECISION TO ORDER. A. C. CULVER, VALLEY DECORATORS STORE, TALENT.
    WANTED--Custom work for D-2 with angle tilt dozer. YOCKEL FUEL, PH. ASH 5981.
    VISIT--Our Booth at June Jamboree. See our display of PLASTICS. WESTERN PLASTICS.
    FRYERS--HEAVY FRYERS. SULLIVAN POULTRY RANCH. WALDEN LANE.



NOTICES
PERMITS NECESSARY
    Those wishing to burn grass or trash on lots, streets or alleys must secure permits of JIM PERDUE, FIRE CHIEF.

LIONS AND LADIES TO MEET
    Lions and Lady Lions will meet on July 7 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burdell, near Phoenix. Meeting at 7 p.m. Those not having transportation please call at Mobil Station.

GARDEN CLUB TO INSTALL
    The Garden Club will meet at 2 o'clock on July 6 at the home of Mrs. Chet Zediker on Talent Phoenix Road. Mrs. Edna Holdridge will act as co-hostess. Newly elected officers will be installed. Dues are due.

NOTICE
    Those driving over Gibson St. are cautioned to drive carefully and not to make quick starts or stops. To do so before the new surface is completely set will do much damage to the surface.

FIRE IN COLDWELL HOME
    The interior of the home of Blaine Coldwell on South Second St was badly damaged yesterday  morning at four o'clock. The prompt action of Stanley Fuss and Stanley Owen, neighbors, and the prompt arrival of the fire truck and department members prevented complete destruction of the building.
    The fire is supposed to have been caused from a short in the family refrigerator. The building and contents were covered by insurance.

PLEASE REPORT
    Mrs. Winnie Mason, Treasurer of the Jamboree, requests that organizations which have not reported do so at once.
    Those having books of refrigerator tickets are requested to turn them in to Mrs. Nona McAbee whether tickets have been sold from them or not.

FOUNDATION
    Forms for the foundation of new school building have been erected and concrete is being poured at the present time.

JAMBOREE A SUCCESS
    The Talent June Jamboree held Saturday at the city hall park proved a success financially and socially. The people of Talent and vicinity turned out as a unit and showed what they could do when anything was needed, such as a playground or park.
    The festivities started with a caravan of decorated cars and trucks journeying to Ashland, Phoenix and Medford.
    Irene Perdue, having received the largest number of votes, was crowned Queen of the Jamboree by Mayor Harold Straus, who placed a lovely jeweled crown on her head and presented her with the key to the city.
    The big parade led by Dan Campbell on his famous palomino stallion and the Talent Firemen, followed by the queen and her court; Talent High School Band; Camp Fire Girls; Talent Grange; Talent Feed Store; Valley Decorators; Lions; Lady Lions; Talent Barber; Community Club; Boy Scouts; Shasta Distributors, covered the principal streets of Talent.
    Entertainment during the afternoon was provided by Talent High Band, Eve Prentice Accordiana Girls, Bliss Heine's Girls' Drum Corps and Mrs. Alexander's Hawaiian Electric Guitar Group. The Hartley Orchestra provided music for the street dance which was held in the evening.
    A complete financial report will be published in our next issue.
    All committee members and those working in the various booths are to be commended for their cooperation. We will publish more on the subject with the financial report in our next.

IN PASSING
    Dave Block has demonstrated that large spuds can be raised in Talent, gossip to the contrary. He presented the editors  with two hills weighing 15 lbs.
    Whitey's dog Prince recently underwent a head operation at the veterinarian hospital.

VOTES
    Votes on the Queen's contest were:
    This tabulation does not include pies which were turned in for votes.

WANT ADS
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. Phone copy ASH 24553; Mail to BOX H, TALENT, or leave at 109 S. SECOND ST.
    CHERRIES--Lambert cherries, ready to pick at Foss place on Wagner Road. Bring containers. 6¢ per lb. You pick.
    FOR RENT--STUDIO APARTMENT, furnished, 101 W MAIN ST., TALENT.
    FOR SALE--White sewing machine, drop head, excellent condition. $30. GUST WITTE, PH. ASH 5240. 205 Old Hiway S.
    FOR SALE--Electric hot plate. Two burner. MRS. GUST WITTE, 205 OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH.
    FOR SALE--LATE CABBAGE PLANTS. BOYER GREEN HOUSE 219 GIBSON
    PULLETS--Pullets, White Leghorn and New Hampshire. TALENT HATCHERY, OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH.
    FOR SALE--Garden tractor and cultivator. 180 Amp New electric welder. 4 new V8 wheels. Electric motors, shop tools of all kinds. Pipe fittings and bolts. CLARENCE HOLDRIDGE, WAGNER CREEK ROAD.
    BERRIES--The Original King Nectarberry is a wonderful berry. Come out and get them. Bring containers. Lloyd Wells, 1 Mi. S. Talent Old Highway. Box 79 Ph. Ash 8327
    WANTED--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairing or overhauling call on me. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER, PHONE ASH 23187, BOX 125, OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH.
    WANTED--CUSTOM MOWING AND RAKING or will put up hay on shares. R. A. YOUNG, 1½ WEST ON WALDEN LANE. PH. ASH 7769.
    BERRIES--BLACK AND RED RASPBERRIES. Now ready for delivery. CHET ZEDIKER. THIRD HOUSE ON RIGHT PAST TALENT MILL. PH. ASH 24939
    HAULING--LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE HAULING. ANY PLACE, ANY TIME. YOCKEL'S. PH. 5981
    FILING--I FILE SAWS,  MACHINE PRECISION. TO ORDER. A. C. CULVER, VALLEY DECORATOR STORE, TALENT.
    FOR SALE--20 CAT TRACTOR. YOCKEL FUEL. PH. ASH 5981
    FRYERS--HEAVY FRYERS. DRESSED OR LIVE. SULLIVAN POULTRY RANCH. WALDEN LANE.
    WANTED--CUSTOM WORK FOR D-2 with ANGLE TILT DOZER. YOCKEL'S PH. ASH 5981
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS DEALER. NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE, PHOENIX

TO BUILD CHURCH.
    The Assembly of God Church has purchased the lot adjoining the post office and will begin construction of a building at once.

CORRECTION
    News Flashes has been requested to print the following birth notice to correct an error in Medford and Ashland papers.

BORN
    To First Lieutenant and Mrs. Larry Hardgrave of Ft. Benning, Georgia, a son. Born at Medford Community Hospital on June 27. Mrs. Hardgrave was the former Iona Edmondson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rob't. E. Edmondson of Butte Falls.

REFRIGERATOR WINNER.
    Frank Torrey of Wagner Creek won the Gibson Refrigerator given away at the June Jamboree. Mrs. Ray Redmon was winner of the blanket presented as a door prize.
    TALENT CAFÉ TO CLOSE MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY.
    The Camp Fire Girls will present a play sometime in July. Title: The Return of Rosalee.

BE SAFE AND SANE
    FOR A SAFE AND SANE JULY 4 GET THOSE CHILDREN A GUN THAT SHOOTS PAPER CAPS. ONE ROLL OF CAPS WITH A GUN FOR ONLY 98¢

THIS SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.
MOORE'S CONSTRUCTION CO.
Rt. 4 Box 679 B    Grants Pass, Oreg.
June 29, 1949
City of Talent (Playgrounds)
6 Hours Leveling @ 9.00--$54.00
Less Donation to the Children--$54.00
                   $00.00
PAID
Moore's Construction Co.
(Good Luck, Kids)

On behalf of the KIDS News Flashes thanks the MOORE CONSTRUCTION CO. for this FINE CONTRIBUTION TO OUR PLAYGROUND.


    The Ashland Chamber of Commerce is making a comparative survey of "prices" in Medford and Ashland. In the meantime the merchants of Talent ADVERTISE and let the public do its own comparing.
    BUY YOUR GAS IN TALENT AND GET YOUR TRADING STAMPS.

PURINA SACKS
    The TALENT FEED STORE requests that those having Purina sacks which they wish to turn in do so on or before July 10. It is probable that the price will be lowered after that date.

    Talent seems to have secured efficient sanitary service, for which the citizens are duly thankful. The ASHLAND SANITARY SERVICE has the reputation of doing their work thoroughly and promptly.

    THE SHASTA DISTRIBUTORS have some good buys in electrical appliances.

WITH ADVERTISERS.
    The proprietors of the TALENT CLUB have made a place for themselves in the hearts of the people of the Talent community. Their willingness to help and work in the interest of charity and community betterment projects are known to all.
    TALENT CAFÉ and THE CHUCK WAGON. Class A cafes where fine food is served at a home town price. TALENT CONFECTIONERY AND LUNCH--SALADS, LUNCHES, COLD DRINKS

NOTICE
    Water has been rationed because, due to the extremely dry weather, rationing is necessary as a safety measure. If it were not necessary water would not be rationed.
    ALL RESIDENTS ARE REQUESTED TO OBEY THE RATIONING ORDER.

SUPPORT OUR QUEEN
    Miss Irene Perdue local candidate for queen of the JACKSONVILLE GOLD RUSH to be held in Jacksonville on August 6th and 7th. At present votes are on sale at the Valley Locker and Mobil Station. Miss Perdue states that votes will shortly be on sale at other business houses. We hope that the entire community will get out and support Irene.

SUMMER CAMP
    Camp Fire Girls' Camp at Lake o' the Woods will open Aug. 6. All girls planning to attend are requested to register with Guardian Alice Burnette before July 30.

PRESIDENT CULVER INSTALLED
    Ira Culver, president of the Talent Lions, was installed in office at ceremonies held in the Elks Temple, Ashland, Thursday evening of this week. Other local officers installed were Chas. Lakey, v. president; Monty Barnett, Sect'y.; Lucky Gilbreath, tail twister.

PRE-SCHOOL CLINIC
    According to Mrs. Nancy Jennings, chairman of committee in charge, a pre-school clinic will be held at the school building July 19 from 8:00 am to 11 a.m. Dr. Merkle, County Health Officer, will conduct the examination. This clinic  will be for children who enter school for the first time this fall. There will be no charges. Those living in Talent are requested to come early.

GIRL SCOUT CAMP
    The following Girl Scouts are attending camp at Lake of the Woods: Donna Jennings, Cora Mae Gleim, Fern Davis, Susan Barnes and Jeanette Jones.

FOLKS AND THEIR DOINGS.
    A Boy Scout Court of Honor to be held at Y.M.C.A. in Ashland, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Troop #112, Ashland will conduct the ceremonies. Parents and friends are invited to attend.
    Orin Barlow of Talent was critically injured as a result of a logging accident which occurred in the Dead Indian area on Tuesday. He was taken to the Ashland Hospital. Late reports indicate that his condition is critical.
    The local volunteer fire department was out Monday evening burning grass from vacant lots. They did a good job of it and Mayor Straus, Rudy Conner, Chief Perdue, Chief Redmon and others who attended deserve an expression of approval from those of us who didn't attend.
    It is rumored that unless there is a fuller cooperation in complying with the water restrictions somebody is going to wake up and find himself without water to get breakfast.
    It is reported in Portland papers that E. L. Boyd of Talent received a broken arm and multiple minor injuries when the car he was driving crashed into a telephone pole on S. E. Powell Boulevard. The accident occurred on Sunday.
    On Tuesday the firemen were called to the old Chapman place on N. Old Highway to extinguish a grass fire. No damage was done.
    At the last meeting of the school board H. A. Wilson, who taught instrumental music here last year, was re-employed for the coming year.
    The Lady Lions enjoyed a potluck dinner at the home of Ada Bouldin on Thursday. Eleven members and guests were present.
    Al Culver has installed a lawn mower sharpening machine in his store, Al's Paint Shop.
    Mr. and Mrs. O. K. McCurtain have just returned from a trip to the coast and way points. They report a pleasant time. They called us up last night and invited us to stop and get one of their big cabbages--which we are going to do, tonight.
    The weather has been mildly warm this week. The editors have their own opinion of same but since nothing can be done about it we won't express the same.

WANT ADS
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost 25¢ per insertion. Phone copy ASH 24553, Mail Box H Talent or leave at 109 S. Second St., Talent.
    FOR RENT--FURNISHED APARTMENTS. 101 W MAIN, PHONE ASH 24550.
    FOR SALE--Remington bolt-action 22 caliber, Single shot rifle. Good condition. 310 S. FIRST ST. TEL ASH 21260.
    FOR SALE--MODEL A PICKUP. GOOD CONDITION. $75.00. B. B. CLARK, 109 RAILROAD AVE. TALENT
    WANTED--WHEN YOUR REFRIGERATOR NEEDS REPAIRS CALL H. T. LUCIER, PH. ASH 23187.
    CUCUMBERS--PICKING DAILY. ALL SIZES BUTLER FRUIT RANCH, WAGNER CREEK ROAD TEL. ASH 7490
    LOST--Brown pig skin foldover coin purse on Old Highway between Talent and Rapp Lane. Find or please return to MRS. CHAS. BARNES, PH. ASH 4747.
    REPAIRS--BICYCLES REPAIRED CHEAP--CALL AT 202 S. FIRST ST.
    FOR SALE--White sewing machine. Ex. Condition. $35. 2 HOLE hot plate. MRS. GUST WITTE, 204 OLD HIGHWAY S.
    FAT HENS--Fat hens for sale. 25¢ per lb. Inquire at 216 GIBSON ST., TALENT.
    FOR SALE--Year old New Hampshire hens, good layers. Must be sold by July 20 as I have to move. MRS. L. J. AUSTIN, R1 Box 605. OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH TO FIRST ROAD RIGHT. 1st house. Old Quackenbush place.
    BERRIES--Young berries, Nectarberries. Now ready for delivery. CHET ZEDIKER, 3rd House on right past Talent Hill.
    MOWING--Custom mowing and raking. Or will put up on shares. R. A. YOUNG, 1½ MI. WEST WALDEN LANE. CALL ASH 7769
    HAULING--LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE. ANY TIME, ANY PLACE. YOCKELS, ASH 5981.
    PULLETS--Pullets, White Leghorn and New Hampshire. TALENT HATCHERY, OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH.
    FILING--I FILE SAWS. MACHINE PRECISION. TO ORDER. A. C. CULVER, AL'S PAINT STORE, 300 E. MAIN TALENT.
    LAWN MOWERS--I AM NOW PREPARED TO SHARPEN LAWNMOWERS. AL at AL'S PAINT STORE.
    WANTED--CUSTOM WORK FOR D-2 WITH ANGLE TILT DOZER. YOCKEL'S PH. ASH 5981.
    FOR SALE--20 CAT TRACTOR. YOCKEL FUEL PH. ASH 5981.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS DEALER. NEXT DOOR TO PHOENIX POST OFFICE.

ATTENTION CAMPFIRE GIRLS
CAMPING PROGRAM
Friday, Aug. 5 1:00 P,M.--5:00 P.M.
    Call at Dr. Crandall's office, Bank Bldg. in Ashland for physical checkup. Bring balance of money with you.
    Saturday from 10 A.M. to 12 M., All baggage and bedding to be brought to corner of Oak and A St. in Ashland. Be sure that all bundles are well tagged with your name.
    Sunday, 10 A.M. buses leave for Camp from Frideger's Store, Oak and A streets, Ashland. Bring a sack lunch.

LADY LIONS TO GATHER
    The Talent Lady Lions will meet at the Talent Confectionery and Lunch Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Dinner and meeting. Mrs. Joe Watson will furnish the room and serve the dinner. All members urged to be present.

GARDEN CLUB
    The Talent Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Ottinger on Wednesday afternoon. Subject of lesson, "Iris" Florence Hartley, leader. Roll call questions on subject "Gladioli." Refreshments were served by hostess.

NEW GIRL
    Born to Mr. and Mrs. Orie Meadows at Sacred Heart Hospital, Monday, August 1, a daughter. Wt. 9½ lb. Name Marylin Jean.

METER READING
    The council has purchased 50 new water meters, which according to Chief Redmon, will be sufficient to complete coverage of the town. First reading of installed meters will be on AUGUST 10.

SURPRISE GUARDIAN
    The Campfire Girls gave their guardian Mrs. Alice Burnette a surprise party and many beautiful presents Wednesday evening at city hall, the occasion being her birthday.
    Ten of the group will leave for camp at Lake o' the Woods Sunday morning. Those planning to make the trip are Carroll Coghill, Connie Cuthbert, Rose Marie Sullivan, Barbara Burnette, Doreen Burnette, Karen Bohls, Joyce Chapman, Lillian Brown, Gayle Thoreson, Carrie Ellen Suksdorf. Camp will convene for one week.

WHISKERS
    Members of the Lions Club of Talent are sprouting whiskers. They are suffering and so is Barber Les Davis.

ABOUT FOLKS
    Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Booker and family of Los Angeles visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson last week.
    Bill Bates, formerly of Talent, is critically ill at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Medford.
    Mrs. Ora Boyd of Eugene is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Nellie Smith.
    Ken Porter of Porter's Cash Grocery is recovering from his recent illness and is able to be out again.
    The Everett Jennings have traded their home on Old Highway South for Ashland property and have moved to Ashland.
    The Lions and Lady Lions have concessions at Jacksonville which they will operate during the Jubilee.
    James O'Neill, of Yreka, grandfather of Margaret Sutton of Talent, died at his home in Yreka Monday of heart ailment. He was 81 years old at the time of his death. Interment in Siskiyou Memorial Cemetery in Medford.
    Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Caldwell and family are visiting relatives in Iowa.
    A group of 39 members and friends of Wagner Creek Community Sunday School met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoffman for monthly birthday party.
    After singing the group enjoyed lawn games followed by wiener roasting over a bonfire. Refreshments were served by Mrs. L. McDowell, Mrs. Dave Brabbin, Mrs. E. Hild.
    The Tuman family have moved into the Clayton house on S. Front Street.
    A 1949 Oldsmobile driven by Richard Lee Reedy was badly damaged late Wednesday night when it skidded off the highway near the Chuck Wagon. The passengers were not seriously injured.
    We have been requested to call the attention of dog owners to the fact that dogs in Talent will not be permitted to run at large until Sept. 1.
    The Talent Lions will meet next Thursday at the Talent Café at 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting.

THE PRAYER OF A.A.
    "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can--and the wisdom to know the difference."
    Neil Stockebrand on his last trip to K.F. was accused of being a House of David. He looks it! Several Lions are wearing napkins under their chins when they retire. Pres. Culver needs an oversize derby to complete his decorative scheme.
    News Flashes has a larger circulation in the TALENT TRADE AREA than all newspapers combined. That is why it [cut off]

WANT ADS.
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. PHONE COPY, ASH 24553, MAIL BOX H, TALENT OR LEAVE AT 109 S. SECOND ST., TALENT.
    PEACHES--"Golden Jubilee" and "Rochester" now ready. BUTLER'S FRUIT RANCH, WAGNER CREEK ROAD, 2½ MI. SOUTH TALENT. PHONE ASH 7490.
    HELP--Wanted girl to take care of two children and do light housework. Prefer someone who can stay through fruit season. CALL AT 109 N. FRONT ST. PHONE ASH 4488.
    FOR SALE--SMALL AIR COMPRESSOR. TALENT GARAGE at TALENT.
    FRYERS--Fryer chickens. Dressed or live. Special price in locker quantity. One or a hundred. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM, WALDEN LANE, TALENT.
    FURNITURE--We have the following items for sale:
    COOK STOVE--White enameled wood cook stove, copper coils, small but good baker. Price $40.00. Mrs. L. J. AUSTIN, RAPP LANE, OLD QUACKENBUSH PLACE.
    FRYERS--At Norris'. Old Highway South. Heavy Red. Live wt. 40¢ lb. PHONE 23190 after 4 p.m.
    FOR SALE--Double folding camp bed with mattress
    IF YOU--If you can't find Ma Block's Pies drive to the Bellevue Cash Grocery Corner Tolman Road and Highway 99. The little store with big values. OPEN SUNDAYS AND EVENINGS.
    SPECIAL--SPECIAL SUMMER PRICES ON INSULATED AND ASBESTOS SHAKES. Fireproof permanent siding that needs no painting. For further information write STANDARD CONSTRUCTION CO., in care of NEWS FLASHES.
    BUILDING LOT--Well located lot on Front St., Talent. SEE BEN HART ON HOLLIS OLSON PLACE, FERN VALLEY ROAD.
    PULLETS--White Leghorns and New Hampshire Reds. TALENT HATCHERY, OLD HIGHWAY
    TRACTOR--For sale. 20 CAT TRACTOR, YOCKEL FUEL, PH. ASH 5981
    JELLY PLUMS--2¢ LB. BRING CONTAINERS. 109 S. SECOND, TALENT.

WANT ADS.
    SAW FILING--I file saws. Machine precision. To order. A. C. CULVER, AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    HAULING--LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE. ANY PLACE OR TIME. YOCKEL FUEL, ASH 5981.
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairing or overhauling, call on me. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER, OLD HIGHWAY S. PH. ASH 23107
    WANTED--CUSTOM WORK FOR D-2 WITH ANGLE TILT DOZER. YOCKEL'S FUEL, PH. ASH 5981.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS DEALER. NEXT DOOR TO P.O. PHOENIX.
    WANTED--Broken down or obsolete refrigerator (electric). H. T. LUCIER ASH 23187.
    SANITARY SERVICE--For Sanitary Service call ASH 8701. We pick up on Tuesdays and Fridays.
    CHRISTMAS CARDS--Order now and get choice selections. NEWS FLASHES 109 S. SECOND ST., TALENT


NEW PAINT, NEW AWNING
    Bravely telling the world of the fine meals served inside, the TALENT CAFÉ   blossoms forth with new paint and a fine new awning.

    Dear Editor: Can't something be done to choke off these (let us hope) self appointed Shakespearean critics who effuse and spout in the daily press after each performance of the Shakespeare Festival. This gushing verbosity MAKES ME TIRED. Angus Bowmer and his players are putting on a darn good show and making a lot of us forget the prejudice we formed when we studied Shakespeare in high school. We would like to see these silly reviews discontinued.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: It doesn't always pay to tell the truth. Sometimes it is better to keep your mouth shut and say nothing. (Bret Harte)

ATTENTION H.S. FOOTBALL SQUAD.
    All boys interested in playing football will please turn out for practice at High School Gym, Wed., Aug. 24 at 7:00 p.m. Football insurance will have to be paid before suits are issued. The premium is $5.50. Insurance for baseball may be paid at same time if desired. Track and baseball, $1.50. Basket ball, $2.00.
    At 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dr. Wood of Ashland will be at gym to give physical examinations.

OPENING OF SCHOOL
    According to Sup't. Parr the Talent Schools will open Sept. 12 with a large enrollment anticipated.
    During the summer a new six-room elementary building has been under construction and should be ready for occupancy by Sept. 12. A new shower and dressing room has been added to the gym to alleviate the crowded conditions that existed in the P.E. classes. Fluorescent lights have been installed in the high school, bringing the lighting up to standard. The high school library also has been remodeled; new book stacks, tables and chairs, and librarian desk have been added, making the library much more usable. The office and health room have also been remodeled.
    The staff for school year 1949-50 are: Elementary: 1st grade, Cecille Fifield, Genevieve Holdridge; 2nd grade, Enid Casebier, Leona Galinsky; 3rd grade, Nell Young, Velma Taylor; 4th grade, Dorris Corry; 5th grade, Ruth Dews, Elinor Roberson; 6th grade, Alfleda Wheeler; 7th grade, Virginia Schopf; 8th grade, Loran Casebier.
    High School: Gladys Alberding, English and Library; Ruby Messenger, Social Studies; Bernard Smith, Math and Mechanical Drawing; Daniel Sage, Science, Math.; Geo. Bray, P.E. and Athletics, Haralee Wilson, Band and Orchestra.

FOR SALE (SPECIAL)
    For sale. A livable, nearly finished, 5 room house. Concrete foundation, modern, new electric water heater, large double lot. In business district. To sell or trade for small finished home on school bus line or within walking distance to school. PHONE ASH 24553 Box 7. Located at 107 Valley View St.
    Talent Lion Cubs managed by P. McAbee, defeated the Kerby Skunks, Sat. Score, 22-1. The boys enjoyed a picnic lunch beside the river.

"CRUSADERS MALE QUARTET"
    An unusual feature in the Worship Service of the Talent Friends Church, Sunday August 21 at 11:00 will be several numbers by the "Crusaders Male Quartet" [illegible line]. The Quartet is accompanied by Rev. Walter Lee, who will give the morning sermon. Rev. Lee is the pastor of the Friends Church of Vancouver, also president of the Board of Trustees of Geo. Fox College. The public is invited to attend this special service.

NEIGHBORHOOD DOINGS
    Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Holdridge and family of Hood River returned home after spending several days at the home of Wayne's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Holdridge.
    H. C. High is constructing a fence enclosure on railroad property for gas tank storage.
    Ray Garland and son Elsworth are digging a well on lot on Railway Ave.
    Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Long, Jr. are making extensive repairs on the house which they purchased on Wagner Road.
    Elsworth Garland has been honorably discharged from the army because of disability. He was injured when he fell from a balcony while directing an army play.
    Miss Parson, novelist of Los Angeles, spent Wednesday with Lila Parker and Marie Long.
    Barbara Terrill spent her annual vacation with her mother, Mrs. Parthena Terrill.
    Mr. and Mrs. Ira Culver and daughter Ethel May are spending a month in southern California.
    The Campfire Girls returned from Camp La-o-wa Sunday, tanned and happy. They report a wonderful time.
    Elvis and Anabelle Cochran and children are visiting at Mrs. Bertha Leaming's and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coffman's. They live at Crescent City.
    Mr. and Mrs. R. Hutson returned to Talent after spending a year in Calif. They will make their home here.

WANT ADS
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost 25¢ per insertion. PHONE COPY ASH 24552; MAIL TO BOX H, TALENT or LEAVE 109 S. SECOND ST., TALENT
    CRABAPPLES--CRABAPPLES NOW READY. MRS. HOWARD WORK, WAGNER CREEK.
    1946 TRUCK--1946 1 Ton Ford Truck. Flat bed, cattle rack, grain bed, compound overload springs, radio, heater. Good Condition. Price, $1200. L. MOBERLY, 209 E MAIN, TALENT.
    FRYERS--NEW HAMPSHIRE RED FRYERS--40¢ lb. live weight. ON OLD HIGHWAY S., 1 MI. SIGN ON GATE. CALL AFTER 4 o'clock.
    PEACH PICKERS--Wanted, peach pickers. Preferably local men. Apply at O. H. MEADOWS, WALDEN LANE, 1 MI. FROM TALENT.
    TRACTOR--Ford Ferguson tractor and 15 pieces of equipment. 109 W. WAGNER, PHONE ASH 7769
    FRUIT JARS--Fruit jars cheap. MEDA FOX, 227 OLD HIGHWAY N. PHONE 7767.
    FOR RENT--STUDIO APARTMENT. 101 W MAIN. TALENT.
    PEACHES--Tuscan clings. For pickling and canning. LLOYD WELLS, OLD HIGHWAY MI. S. OF TALENT, PH. ASH 83271
    WEANER PIGS--NICE WHITE WEANER PIGS. LLOYD WELLS, OLD HIGHWAY S. PH. ASH 83271.
    HENS FOR ROASTING--NICE ROASTERS. $1.25 EACH. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM, WALDEN LANE, TALENT.
    RABBITS--Rabbit Fryer Headquarters. Dressed or live weight. Also some breeding stock. LLOYD WELLS, OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH OF TALENT, PH. ASH 83271.
    KETTLE DRESS--12 Gal. Iron Kettle, $6.00. Also Black Silk Jersey Dress, Size 14. 227 OLD HIGHWAY NORTH.
    BUILDING LOT--Well located lot on Front St., Talent. See BEN HART, Hollis Olson place, Fern Valley Road.
    ASBESTOS SIDING--SPECIAL SUMMER PRICES ON INSULATED AND ASBESTOS SIDING AND SHAKES. Fireproof, permanent siding that needs no painting. For further information write STANDARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, in care of NEWS FLASHES.
    FREE PLUMS--Bring containers. NEWS FLASHES.
    Marylin and Bobbie Johnson have the mumps, also Billy Gleim, Jr.
    Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parr have returned from their vacation to the coast. They acquired tan and sunburn.
    Jim McAbee has gone on his vacation. A substitute delivers News Flashes.


    Mark Twain or somebody once said, "A good neighbor is one who talks over the back fence without kicking it down."

    Why waste time pushing that pesky old lawn mower. Let Al Culver sharpen it. The kids will then cry to run it!

WANT ADS.
    SAW FILING--I file saws. Machine precision. To order. A. C. Culver, Al's Paint Shop.
    FRYERS--Fryer chickens. Dressed or live. One or one hundred. Special prices in locker quantities. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM, WALDEN LANE, TALENT.
    PULLETS--White Leghorn and New Hampshires. TALENT HATCHERY, OLD HIGHWAY.
    HAULING--LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE. ANY PLACE. ANY TIME. YOCKEL FUEL, ASH 5981.
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairing or overhauling, call on me. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER, OLD HIGHWAY PHONE ASH 23187
    WANTED--CUSTOM WORK FOR D-2 WITH ANGLE TILT DOZER. YOCKEL FUEL, ASH 5981.
    FOR SALE--20 CAT TRACTOR. YOCKEL FUEL, PH. ASH 5981
    SANITARY SERVICE--For authorized Sanitary service call ASH 8701 ASHLAND SANITARY SERVICE.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS DEALER. NEXT DOOR PHOENIX P.O.
    CARDS--CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. NEWS FLASHES, 109 S. SECOND
   
    Now that the big Gold Rush Jubilee is over the Talent Lions have gotten rid of their hirsute appendages and are back to normal. Pres. Culver and his supporters did a good job.

WATER AND DOG RESTRICTIONS OFF
    Water rationing is off as of this date. Users of water are requested to mend leaky hydrants and not to waste water.
    Fido may again gambol about the green and lead the kind of a life a dog ought to.

WHO DOESN'T?
    The ladies of the Community Club are asking those who use General Mills products to save their coupons from same and leave them at the Valley Locker. These coupons will be used to get silverware for the city hall.

TALENT GARDEN CLUB TO MEET
    The Garden Club will meet on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the home of Mabelle Bunnell. Winnie Mason will act as co-hostess. All members are requested to attend.

BOY SCOUTS TO PARTY
    The Boy Scouts will hold a welcoming party at the city hall tonight at 7 o'clock. This party is for boys of eleven years or older and for new boys in the community.

ALL STORES TO CLOSE
    Monday, being Labor Day, the stores and business houses (so far as we have contacted them) will close. Lay in needed supplies Saturday and Sunday.

COUNCIL TO MEET
    The town council of Talent will meet at city hall Next Tuesday night at 8 o'clock.

LADY LIONS [cut off]

BRIEFS.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Boyer have returned to the Rogue River Valley. Wesley has re-opened his watch repair shop on Gibson St. Mr. and Mrs. Boyer are residing in Central Point.
    Sept. 16 has been selected as the date of the wedding of Miss Sally Knight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Knight of Medford, and Monty Montgomery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Montgomery of Talent. The wedding will be held in the First Presbyterian Church of Medford.
    John Wisner returned from Texas on Tuesday. He has been visiting his uncle in that state.
    Winnie Mason entertained the members of the O.D.O. Club at her home on Gibson St., Friday afternoon. The O.D.O. Club consists of past Rebeccas of Talent.
    Ed Lunsford is now a member of the Oregon Rustlers Orchestra which plays each Saturday night at the Ashland skating rink.
    Mr. and Mrs. Gene Linville spent Sunday in Bend. Their daughters Jill and Janet returned to Talent, having been visiting their grandparents.
    It is reported that two Talent youths, Herb Coombs and Orville Nichols, were arrested in Medford for speeding by officer Warren Cole. According to court reports the driving licenses of Herb and Orville were suspended for sixty days and their cars impounded for the same period.
    Mayor and Mrs. Vaughn of Prineville were Talent visitors on Monday.
    The ladies of the community club met at city hall [cut off]

MORE LITTLE ADS.
    FRYERS--Fryer chickens. Dressed or live. One or a hundred. Live wt. 35¢ lb. Dressed. 45¢. SPECIAL PRICES LOCKER QUANTITIES. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM, WALDEN LANE, TALENT.
    SAW FILING--I FILE SAWS. MACHINE PRECISION. TO YOUR ORDER. A. C. CULVER, AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    PULLETS--WHITE LEGHORNS AND NEW HAMPS. TALENT HATCHERY, OLD HIGHWAY.
    HAULING--LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE. ANY TIME, ANY PLACE. YOCKEL FUEL. PH. ASH 5981
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairing or overhauling, call on me. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER, OLD HIGHWAY S. PHONE ASH 23187.
    DOZER--WANTED: CUSTOM WORK FOR D2 WITH ANGLE TILT DOZER. YOCKEL FUEL. ASH 5981.
    USED BRICK--$5.00 per Hundred. Cleaned. Excellent condition. Call between hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. TALENT SCHOOL.
    TRACTOR--FOR SALE. 20 CAT. YOCKEL FUEL, ASH 5981.
    SANITARY SERVICE--For authorized Sanitary Service, Call Ash. 5701. ASHLAND SANITARY SERVICE.
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS MAN. NEXT DOOR TO PHOENIX POST OFFICE.
    WANTED--USED FRUIT JARS. CALL ASH 24553.

IF YOU HAVE ONE
    A merchant has asked us to make this suggestion. If you are a new resident of Talent and unacquainted you should cash your checks cashed at the bank until established. The merchant has no way of knowing whether strangers are bona fide residents or transients.

MOBIL GARAGE ENLARGED
    The Mobil Garage has been enlarged. Ed Lunsford says that he is on the job to give you that complete motor overhaul.

    The Talent Thrift Market advertise grapefruit for 3¢ each! Another proof that our Talent stores pass savings to their customers.

TO RENO
    Joanna Bouldin and Joan Davis are hieing themselves to Alturas and Reno this evening via Joanna's Chevrolet. They call the trip a "vacation."

WANT ADS.
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. PHONE COPY ASH 24553, MAIL TO BOX H, TALENT or leave at 109 S. SECOND ST., TALENT.
    WANTED--Round dining table. Will buy or trade modern square table in perfect condition. MRS. A. C. CULVER S. FIRST ST, or call at AL'S PAINT SHOP
    FRYERS--Heavy New Hampshire Red Fryers, $1.25 each. Call after 4 p.m. NORRIS, 1 MI. SOUTH OF TALENT, OLD HIGHWAY.
    WANTED--FRUIT JARS. CALL ASH 24553.
    GRAPES, PEACHES--CONCORD, THOMPSON SEEDLESS and several other varieties of wine and jelly grapes. PEACHES, 3¢ lb. you pick. BUTLER FRUIT RANCH, 2½ MI. S. TALENT, WAGNER CREEK RD., PHONE ASH 7490.
    LOST--Black patent leather bill fold in or around Talent Thrift Market. Reward. Return to TALENT THRIFT MARKET.
    WIZZER--Wizzer Bike. Motor just overhauled. Reasonable. ED LUNSFORD, MOBIL GARAGE.
    DANCE--Why go to Medford when you can go to the new skating rink in Ashland to dance to the music of the Oregon Rustlers? Good music, good floor. EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT.
    REED'S TOMATOES--NOW READY. 2¢ LB. BRING CONTAINERS. SECOND MAILBOX ACROSS BEAR CREEK. VALLEY VIEW ROAD. FRANK REED.
    FANCY FRYERS--MILK-FED REDS. FANCY CONDITION. JOHN HENRY, R1 BOX 73. FIRST HOUSE SOUTH OF O. K. McCURTAIN GARAGE.
    WATCH REPAIR--BACK AGAIN! PROMPT SERVICE ON CLEANING JOBS. WESLEY BOYER, 229 GIBSON
    PEACHES/RABBITS--PEACHES THAT PLEASE THE RICH AT PRICES THAT PLEASE THE POOR. Special reduced prices now on the best of NEW ZEALAND BREEDING STOCK. Also rabbit fryers. LLOYD WELLS, OLD HIGHWAY S. OF TALENT, 1 MILE. PHONE ASH 8327.
    LOT--Well located building lot on Front Street, Talent. BEN HART, Hollis Olson place, FERN VALLEY ROAD.
    HENS ROASTERS--NICE ROASTERS. $1.25 EACH. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM. Walden Lane, Talent.
    PIGS--Nice white ones. 9 weeks old. LLOYD WELLS, OLD HIGHWAY, 1 MI. S. TALENT. PHONE ASH 8327
    BRICK--Good used brick. Cleaned. $5.00 per hundred. AT SCHOOL BLDG., TALENT. (Between hours of 8:30 and 4:30)
    WANTED--To trade pre-war daveno, bedding compartment, perfect condition. Will trade for complete bed. Mrs. F. A. STEIGER, LUCKY RANCH, R1-BOX 254.

THEY ADVERTISE


SPECIAL SIDING OFFER
    Special summer prices on insulated and asbestos shakes. Fireproof, permanent siding that never needs painting.
    For further information write STANDARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, in care of NEWS FLASHES.

GASOLINE IRONS.
    Several new irons. These are ideal for families not having electricity or for camping use. Full directions. Mfg. price, $10.00. While they last, $1.00 each. (These were left with us to sell and we intend to sell them)

    MAYBE YOU THOUGHT WE WERE JOKING when we offered phonograph needles guaranteed to play 27,000 records and not to injure the records for the sum of 25¢ each. (Original price $2.00) We weren't! We are using one on our phono. Come and hear it. NEWS FLASHES.


    FOUND--On our davenport, one hat. Owner may recover same by calling. (It looks like Wes Boyer's). NEWS FLASHES.
    Incidentally we are glad to note that Wes is back in town. Now that he has settled down we are trusting him with two (2) watches. Wes will repair those watches as good as new and we will know that the time is correct. 
PRICES OF SCHOOL LUNCHES TO RISE
    According to Supt. Parr the price of hot lunches in the school cafeteria will be raised to 15 cents per meal or 75 cents per week. The change in price will go into effect on Oct. 10.
    The present low price of 10 cents was established on a trial basis at the opening of school. It was found that due to increased cost of commodities and a demand for more complete menus this amount would not cover the cost.
    The cafeteria receives its support from three sources; the government pays 6 cents per meal served, the district pays the salary of the chef. Other expenses are met by the charge made for meals.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
    During the past week inspection of old wells [in] the town has been made. Some of these wells are dangerous and a hazard to safety.
    All property owners having open wells on their premises must cover the same in a substantial manner or fill them. Rotten curbs or covers must be replaced with sound lumber.

GARDEN CLUB SHOW
    On Oct. 5 the Garden Club will hold their annual flower show at the city hall. Time from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    All organizations and individuals are invited to bring exhibits in this non-competitive show. Cut flowers, potted plants, vegetables, fruits, dried weed or flower arrangement.
    A plant sale of non-exhibited shrubs, perennials, bulbs and cacti will take place during the afternoon.

MARRIED
    Miss Sally Knight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Knight of Medford, became the bride of Monty Montgomery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Montgomery, Sept. 16 at the Presbyterian Church in Medford. Rev. Harry Hansen read the ceremony at 8 P.M.
    The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a beige suit and carried an orchid and prayer book. She was attended by Mrs. W. D. Glennie of The Dalles. Jerry Montgomery was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery will live in Corvallis.

LOCAL DOINGS
    According to reports the new Talent variety alfalfa seed is in much demand. Over two tons are on order.
    A large crew of men and women are harvesting bulbs at the Anderson ranch this week.
    Ernest White, Ernie Allen, Tom Boll, Lucky Gilbreath, Jack Sutherland, Art. Blevins, Neil Stockebrand are among those off to the "happy hunting ground."
    Mrs. Nona Gilbreath will leave Saturday for Los Angeles to visit her daughter who is ill.
    Cars driven by James T. Babb and Louis Williams collided on Valley View Road early Saturday morning.
    The Wagner Creek Parent Teacher Club will hold their annual carnival at the Wagner Creek School on October 8. Several nice door prizes will be awarded and plans for an evening chock full of entertainment and fun have been completed. Everyone is invited to attend.
    Born to Mr. and Mrs. James McDowell, Sept. 23, Ashland Hospital, a son, wt. 7 lbs. 11 oz. Name Ralph James.
    It is reported that a "peeking Tom"  is on the loose in Talent.
    Tonight is the big night for the Talent Lady Lions. The occasion is the presentation of the Charter to the local organization. Installation of officers will also take place. The ceremonies will be held in the Elks Temple, Ashland at 7:30 o'clock.
    Vera Montgomery and Alice Burnette attended the Pinnacle party held in Medford, Monday night.
    Mrs. W. J. Muller and daughter Bonita of Benton Harbor, Michigan visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dale Momany and family during the past week. Mrs. Muller is the sister of Mr. Momany.
    Ormy Goddard and son Carlos left today for Eugene where Carlos will have a checkup.

A COMMON EXPERIENCE
    A local lady remarked as she paid her bill, "That was a profitable ad. I sold everything!"
    Of course her experience isn't always the case. However, if you have something to sell and advertise the fact, practically every one of several hundred families in the TALENT TRADE AREA will read that ad.
    Homes, cars, refrigerators, wheelbarrows, cows, beds, stoves, rabbits, chickens, city lots, farms, furniture, clothing, tools, radios, watches, fruit, vegetables, fence posts, used bricks, musical instruments, dishes, separators, hay, straw, fences, fruit jars have been sold and are being sold through the WANT AD COLUMN of NEWS FLASHES.

WANT ADS.
    YOUR AD--Inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost, 25¢ per insertion. PHONE COPY ASH 24553, MAIL DRAWER H, TALENT, or leave at 109 S. SECOND ST., TALENT.
    FOR SALE OR TRADE. MOTORCYCLE--Indian twin motorcycle. Excellent. Will sell or trade for light car of comparable value. This motorcycle recently overhauled and is in first-class running condition. Will furnish new battery. Robt. E. Lowe, 109 Second St., Talent.
    FOR RENT HOUSE--3 rooms and bath, unfurnished. Electric water heater, linoleum on all floors. Wired for electric stove. Recently redecorated. CLEAN. Rent, $45. Can be seen Sunday from 12 M. to 5 P.M. at 111 Railway Ave. Talent. PHONE, 6151 MEDFORD.
    FOR SALE--STRAW--LARGE BALES OF OAT STRAW. 75¢ PER BALE. F. A. STEIGER, VALLEY VIEW ROAD, PHONE ASH 21790.
    FOR RENT APARTMENT--NICE APARTMENT FOR RENT. INQUIRE AT TALENT FEED STORE.
    FOR SALE CRIB--Infant, crib-type, bassinette. With pad. LIKE NEW. $7.00 MRS. J. E. DICKINSON, R1 BOX 14, (OLD HIGHWAY) PHONE ASH 23183.
    FOR SALE GARMENTS--Used clothing. Good condition. 2 pc. blue flannel dress, sz. 12 $5.00; 1 black crepe and satin dress, sz. 12, $3.00; 1 mustard color wool dress, sz. 12, $5.00; 1 child's snow suit, sz. 4, $1.50; 1 aqua color formal, sz. 12 $4.00; 1 Tuxedo, sz. 30, long, $5.00. MRS. CHAS. BARNES, OLD HIGHWAY, PH. ASH 4747.
    FRYERS--Come out to John Henry's and get some milk-fed fryers for your Sunday dinner. NEXT DOOR TO McCURTAIN GARAGE, OLD HIGHWAY
    MORE WANT ADS ELSEWHERE IN THIS ISSUE.

NOT A PAID AD
    The editors of News Flashes believe they are rendering a public service when they call your attention to the POLIO INSURANCE ADVERTISEMENT to be found on another page of this issue.
    No one knows where polio will strike next. It may be in your home or ours. When a reliable company offers to insure the entire family for two years for a single premium of $10, covering all expenses up to $5000, we feel that we can't afford to pass the offer up.

WAGNER CREEK SCHOOL CARNIVAL


THE EDITOR SPEAKS.
    Whitey and wife Norma took a vacation. They went over to the mouth of Rogue River. Whitey showed Norma how to fish for the big ones. Norma did. She broke several records. Whitey didn't.
    Most everybody in Talent who can afford it has hied himself to the "favorite hunting ground" to be ready for the grand opening tomorrow.
    Most of the "hiers" will return with tall excuses. Those who do bring home venison will bore their friends with details of the wonderful shot they made.
The poor buck probably was out late the night before and went to sleep leaning against a tree. The editor doesn't think much of the marksmanship of the business men of Talent.
    Harry Wright of Butte Falls went hunting. He left his wife at home because he said she would be in the way. While he was gone (you've guessed it), she shot a five point buck in the back yard. Harry ran out of grub and gas and had to walk home. His wife fed him venison when he arrived.
MORE LITTLE ADS.
    FRYERS--Fryer chickens. Dressed or live. One or a hundred. Live wt. 35¢ lb. Dressed. 45¢. SPECIAL PRICES LOCKER QUANTITIES. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM, WALDEN LANE, TALENT.
    SAW FILING--I FILE SAWS. MACHINE PRECISION. TO YOUR ORDER. A. C. CULVER, AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    PULLETS--WHITE LEGHORNS AND NEW HAMPS. TALENT HATCHERY, OLD HIGHWAY.
    HAULING--LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE. ANY TIME, ANY PLACE. YOCKEL FUEL, PH. ASH 5981
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairing or overhauling call on me. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER, OLD HIGHWAY S. PHONE ASH 23187.
    DOZER--WANTED: CUSTOM WORK FOR D2 WITH ANGLE TILT DOZER. YOCKEL FUEL, ASH 5981.
    SANITARY SERVICE--For authorized Sanitary Service, Call Ash. 8701. ASHLAND SANITARY SERVICE
    WATKINS--R. L. BUNTON, YOUR WATKINS MAN. NEXT DOOR TO PHOENIX POST OFFICE.
    WANTED--USED FRUIT JARS. CALL ASH 24553.

POLIO INSURANCE
    Coverage for your entire family, parents and children to 18 years, covering Doctor fees, Medicine, Hospitalization, Treatment, Transportation, etc.
    $10.00 (TEN DOLLARS) WILL PUT THIS POLICY IN EFFECT FOR TWO FULL YEARS. NOTHING MORE TO PAY.
    $5.00 (FIVE DOLLARS) WILL PAY THE PREMIUM FOR A SINGLE ADULT (OVER 18 YEARS) FOR TWO YEARS.
    YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT THIS PROTECTION. CALL ASH 7117, L. H. GALLATIN, Agent.

A MESSAGE FROM CHIEF REDMON.
    "Motorists must stop for school buses that have stopped to pick up or unload children within the city limits as well as in rural areas," Chief of Police Redmon reminded today.
    Chief Redmon said many drivers were probably unaware of the fact that the new school bus stopping law also applies to city streets. The law, enacted by the state legislature last spring as a safeguard for bus-riding school children, requires motors to stop when coming up behind or passing from the opposite direction [of] a school bus that is loading or unloading passengers.
    "This means that traffic from both directions must stop," Redmon pointed out. "Cars must remain stopped as long as any children are leaving the bus or crossing the roadway."
    The only exception is traffic moving in the opposite direction on the other side of a three- or four-lane roadway, which may pass with caution.

    The dangerous age for men is when they begin to regret the sins they didn't commit.
    Some doctors believe in shock treatment--mailed the first of the month.

LADY LIONS INSTALLATION
    The installation of the Lady Lions Auxiliary of Talent was held last Friday evening, Sept. 30, in the Elks lounge at Ashland with "Pop" Reed acting as master of ceremonies. Mrs. Ruben Kuratli of Hillsboro, State President, presented the Charter to Mrs. Chas. Lakey, after the installation ceremony conducted by Mrs. Philip Harth of Roseburg, State Parliamentarian officer. The Gold Hill Auxiliary was the sponsoring group, and Mrs. E. T. DeVecchio, President; Mrs. Wm. Rockford and Mrs. J. L. Graffis, gave the candle-lighting ceremony. The ladies installed in office were Mrs. Chas. Lakey, pres., Mrs. Lester Hamilton, l.t., Mrs. Vern Hendrickson, sect'y. and Mrs. Lee Johnson, treasurer. The following members were present: Mrs. F. W. Gilbreath, Mrs. Chas. Schuler, Mrs. Jack Burdell, Mrs. P. J. McAbee, Mrs. Loran Casebier, Mrs. Ernie Allen, Mrs. Harold Straus, Mrs. Ira Culver, Mrs. Ada Bouldin.
    The guest list included Forrest C. Losee, Dist. Governor; Mrs. Losee; Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Huntington, Klamath Falls, past State President; Mrs. Nellie Motchenbacker, of Roseburg, also a past state President; Mrs. Earle A. Bowman of Hillsboro, State Sect'y. of the Auxiliary; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Goosey, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lilly, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Fauerhelm and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Salter of Rogue River. Phoenix was represented by Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Fisher, Dr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Hoey, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Snider, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Kinisey and Mrs. Lareell Ager of Ashland.

METHODIST 40TH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY.
    The Methodist Church, Talent, celebrates its fortieth anniversary on Sunday. The program is as follows: Sunday School, 9:45; Special Service at 11:00. Rev. Smith, Dist. Superintendent, guest speaker. Potluck Dinner at noon. Please bring table service.
    There will be a program during the lunch period. Earl T. Newbry, guest speaker. Special program at night.
    The birthday cake donated by Gates Groceteria.
    All former members and friends are invited to attend.

TALENT HI SCHOOL CARNIVAL.
THE ANNUAL CARNIVAL OF THE TALENT HIGH SCHOOL WILL BE HELD AT THE SCHOOL GYMNASIUM, FRIDAY, OCT. 14.

NEWS CONTINUED ON OTHER PAGES.

ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW HELD.
    The Talent Garden Club sponsored the annual flower show held at the city hall on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
    The show was well attended by local flower lovers and visitors from many parts of the valley. Over two hundred entries of flowers, vegetables and arrangements were on display. Of more than ordinary interest were several attractive arrangements of cacti and miniature gardens and wall pockets. A special table of fruits and vegetables and a table of garden craft including dried weed arrangements attracted interest and admiration.
    Cut flower arrangements were in charge of Mrs. Clarence Mathis and Mrs. George Galbraith; Miniature arrangements, Mrs. Ruth Crame; Cacti gardens and Miniature gardens, Mrs. Ruth Zediker; Dried weed arrangements, Mrs. Parker; Vegetables and fruits, Fern Wells; Container arrangements, Mrs. Gertrude Ottinger.

    Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Oatman and Blanche Robison, of Medford; Mrs. Larkin Grubb, Mary Stratton, Mrs. Sam McNair, Mrs. W. Thomas, Mrs. O'Hara, Mrs. Barnhausen, Mrs. W. Cook, and Mrs. H. Carter, all of Ashland.
    The president of the club, Mrs. Mathis, and the general chairman of the exhibit, Mrs. Galbraith, wish to thank all exhibitors, chairmen, and others who helped to make this annual flower show a success.

BARBER DAVIS MOVES SHOP
    Talent's popular barber, Les Davis, has moved his shop into the building formerly occupied by the O.K. Restaurant.

TALENT P.T.A. EX COMMITTEE MEETS
    At a meeting of the executive committee of the P.T.A. held Monday night it was decided to have a food booth at the school carnival. A prize will be given each month to the room having the largest of parents at the meeting of the Association. The next meeting of the P.T.A. will be held next Monday evening.

LUCKY NIMRODS
    The following local hunters report that they will eat venison this winter. Rudy and Geo. Connor, Tom Bell, Lucky Gilbreath, Josh Williams.

BORN
    Born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Grace a six pound girl, Centralia, Sept. 29. Mrs. Grace was formerly Francis Taylor.

THE EDITOR SPEAKS.
    A friend asks: why don't you publish a printed news paper?
    If we printed a news paper it would be necessary to support it by out-of-town advertising. It would also be necessary to establish a "paid" circulation list. Both these requirements would defeat the purpose for which NEWS FLASHES was founded.
    Thousands of communities through the United States are served by mimeographed sheets such as ours.
    With two weekly papers in our county (and two or three weakly sheets) and two dailies, there is no need of another printed paper.
    When you help the merchant keep down overhead the saving is reflected in lower prices to you.
    The merchants of Talent are doing their best to give the people of this trade area good service at lower prices.


NEW TOWN MARSHAL
    At the last meeting of the Town Council Chief Ray Redmon submitted his resignation which was accepted. Mr. John Butler was appointed to succeed him. Mr. Butler has taken over the duties of this office.

    Formula for Contentment: Just think how happy you'd be if you lost everything you have right now--and then got it back again.

ATTENTION, LADIES
    HOME EXTENSION WILL START THE NEW YEAR, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12, AT THE CITY HALL. BRING YOUR CHILDREN AND A COVERED DISH.
    The Home Extension Service is free to everyone. It is a service to help you with most all your home problems such as sewing, all types of cooking from outdoor cookery to silver teas; from  home repairs to garden problems; from furniture repairs to rebuilding your home. We who are members agree that it is a grand program. We meet only once a month, always the 2nd Wednesday in each month. We are also going to provide children's care for a small fee. Our literature is all furnished by our government, and it is the very latest. So if you would care to have some of your chores lightened, and to learn how to do things more simply and faster, then come to your EXTENSION UNIT.

    H.E.C. will meet at Mrs. Roe Magness' in Ashland, Tuesday.
    Bazaar work should be in and tickets for the table cloth accounted for. New Committees for the grange dinner and dance will be appointed.





    Among important events in the history of Talent during the current year may be listed the following:
  1. New Council takes office.
  2. New Fire Chief.
  3. Bonds for water system improvement voted.
  4. Bonds for construction of new grade school building voted.
  5. Lady Lions organize.
  6. City builds new tool house.
  7. Gibson St. surfaced and other streets graded and improved.
  8. Athletic field fence removed.
  9. Construction of new school bldg. completed.
10. Installation of water meters.
11. Improvements in city water system.
12. June Jamboree to raise money for public playground.
13. Annual Garden Club Show.
14. Community Club redecorates city hall.
15. Rapid growth of youth organizations.
16. Lady Lions Charter night.
17. '49er Night.
18. Installation of playground equipment under sponsorship of Community Club.
19. Lion Cubs Baseball team.
20. Grange, Community Club and Lions cooperate in purchase of playground equipment.
21. School under Supt. Parr and Coach Bray produce County and District Champion Football Team.
22. Construction of new building at county farm.
23. "Chuck Wagon" building constructed.
24. Charlie and Lovella Long celebrate Golden Wedding.
25. "Pop" Reed sells interest in Shasta Distributors to Bob Carter.
26. New sanitary service.
27. Second Community tree and program.
28. Talent reaches goal in Community Chest Drive.

FOOTBALL SQUAD FETED
    Last Tuesday evening the members of the Talent football squad were guests of the community at a bounteous banquet served at King's Café.
    The speaker of the evening was Coach Al Simpson of S.O.C.E. who congratulated the players on their splendid showing during the current year.
    Coach Simpson was introduced by Pres. Ira Culver of the Lions, who acted as master of ceremonies.
    Other guests of the evening were John Henry, representing the community of Talent, Roy B. Parr, superintendent of schools, and C. E. Zediker, chairman of school board.
    Members of football squad present were: Orval Nichols, Herb Combs, Geo. Baylor, Don Williams, Pat Henry, Rolly Hartley, Jerry Montgomery, Bob Goddard, Larry Quackenbush, Willis Zumwalt, Gerald Marshall, Gerry Straus, Bill Smith, Demont Miller, H. Parrent, Dwain Davis. Kenny Reynolds and Chas. Goddard absent due to illness.
    The players presented Coach Bray with a beautiful fountain pen set.


    Yes, Sonny, there is a Santa. He lives in the hearts of people. He is a shy old fellow and his whiskers are not always white.
    Tuesday night the community, through popular subscription, entertained the Bulldogs at a real banquet. This is as it should be.
    These boys, our boys, have just passed through an experience of great moment to themselves.
    It is bitter enough to lose when you are at the bottom of the mob--you at least have plenty of company. But when you win your way to the top with final victory all but in your grasp and then to lose--that is a rare and supreme bitterness, indeed.
    Our team acquitted itself with credit to itself and the school. It lost as it has won and lost--without boasting and without alibi.


"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.

    Violets are blossoming in our yard, according to our reporter.

COMING EVENTS
    School will close at 3:00 P.M. Dec. 23 and reopen at the usual time, January 3, 1950.
    Before you receive this issue it will be over, but we know we are going to have the best community tree and program on Friday night.
    Our news boys, Jimmie and Don, have been with us for two years. Each Friday, regardless of weather and previous engagements they have delivered News Flashes to the residents of Talent.  

Daffynitions: Careful Driver: One who after seeing a wreck, drives slowly--for several blocks…
Money: A commodity that doesn't grow on sprees
Little drip: Boy without a handkerchief..
Cost of living: Your income plus 25%

And the tree will soon be lighted and good little boys and girls can taper off a bit.





P.T.A. TO MEET
    Parent Teachers Association will meet at the school building Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
    All parents, patrons and friends of the school are invited to attend.

MRS. ELIZABETH GARDNER
    Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner, mother of Chas. (Chase) Gardner of Talent died at a Medford hospital Sunday.
    Mrs. Gardner was 97 years of age at the time of her death. She was born in Ohio on June 7, 1852. She was married to Arthur Gardner at Leighton, Kansas, September 15, 1881. Mr. Gardner died in 1912. Mrs. Gardner moved to Talent in 1920.
    She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Bible Club of Medford. Services were conducted from the Conger-Morris chapel, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Meredith Groves officiating.
    Surviving are three children, Chas. Gardner of Talent, Mrs. F. Burk of Medford, and Mrs. W. Sellers of Downs, Kansas.

ALL QUIET ON THE TALENT FRONT.
    The community of Talent spent a very quiet New Year's Day. Whether on account of having done a too thorough job of celebrating the preceding week we do not know. No whistles were blown, no bells were rung and only a few feeble firecrackers ushered in the new year. The editor would like to know what the younger generation is coming to.

COMING, CARD PARTY
    The first of a series of card parties will be held in the school cafeteria January 13 at 8 o'clock. Pinochle will be the order of the evening. Prizes, a door, high point, and booby will be awarded. Ann Weinholt and Nona McAbee will be hostesses for the event. The public is invited to attend. There will be no admittance charge. A small charge for lunch will be made to meet necessary expenses.

LIONS WILL SPONSOR.
    The Talent Lions will sponsor the March of Dimes show to be held in the high school gymnasium later this month.

GRADE SCHOOL WINS.
    Talent grade basketball team defeats Ashland with score of 26-11. Jimmie McAbee high point man with 24 markers.

MARRIED.
    Kenneth Decker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Decker of Talent, and Beverly Roth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Roth of Medford, were married at the home of the bride's parents on Dec. 18. The young couple will make their home in Ashland.

MOTHERS MEET.
    The recently organized Camp Fire Mothers' Club met Thursday afternoon at the city hall with Mrs. Dorothy Suksdorf presiding. Plans are being formulated for a hobby show, to be given in the spring with all local groups of Camp Fire Girls participating.

NOTICE.
    The Wa Tu Hi Yie Camp Fire Girls will meet at the home of Mrs. Ira Culver on January 11 at 7 o'clock.

EXPANDING.
    By remodeling the interior of the building in which Porter's Cash Grocery is located room for much more stock is provided. Harvey Peterson is doing the work.

THE WAGNER CREEK S.S. CELEBRATES.
    The Wagner Creek Sunday School held the regular monthly birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Helds on the evening of Dec. 29.
    The honored guest was Don Brabbin. Refreshments were furnished by Phoebe McDowell, Betty Hopper and Nora Bailey.
    The same group sang Christmas carols on Christmas Day.

HOSTS AT WATCH PARTY.
    Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gleim were hosts at a watch party held at their home on New Year's Eve.
    Attending were Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. McAbee, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Weinholt, Mr. and Mrs. John Childers, Mr. and Mrs. John Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Reichstein, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lakey, Mr. and Mrs. George Gleim, Mrs. Rogers.
    A turkey dinner was served followed by dancing.

SCOUTS LEARN TO SHOOT.
    Scout Troop No. 110, accompanied by their scoutmasters L. G. Burnette and Sonny Culver, held target practice on Talent Heights, Saturday afternoon. Carl Perdue was high score man.

    James Sherwin, stationed in Munich, Germany, wishes to extend New Year greetings to his local friends.
    Aunt Lillie Burnette is spending a month visiting relatives in Salem.
    Eloise Roberts was injured in a car wreck Sunday. A skidding car on icy pavement.
    S/Sgt. Harland Lowe has returned to his base in Texas after spending Christmas with relatives in 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. Leave copy at 109 S. Second St., Talent PHONE ASH 2-4553 or MAIL BOX H, TALENT.
    CANARIES--I still have some canaries for sale. Beautiful singers at bargain prices. Get yours now. MRS. CLARA CULVER, 314 S. FIRST ST. TALENT, PHONE ASH 8328.
    LOST--CLASS RING T.H.S., SIZE 12. ILEEN OLIVER, BOX 369, WALDEN LANE, TALENT.
    WANTED--Housework or laundry work or daytime care of children in my home. PHONE 2-7491 105 W. MAIN ST., TALENT
    GARBAGE--FOR AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE CALL ASHLAND 8701.
    BLDG. LOT--LOT AT CORNER OF W. MAIN AND S. SECOND, TALENT. SIZE APPROX. 60' X 80'. Inquire evenings at 205 W. MAIN, TALENT.
    HOUSE FOR RENT--Phone Talent News Flashes ASH 2-4553.
    PERSONAL--ANYONE HAVING ALCOHOLIC DIFFICULTIES Call ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, PHONE 2-6203, MEDFORD. Meetings at Holland Hotel, Wed. and Sat. 8:00 p.m.
    KITTENS--To give away. Three beautiful kittens. Ad. 221 or 223 OLD HIGHWAY, S.
    FOR SALE--LARGE TYPE NEW ZEALAND WHITES. Now is the time to get your breeding stock to be able to supply the new rabbit association. IT MEANS MONEY TO YOU. LLOYD WELLS, ONE MILE SOUTH OF TALENT ON OLD HIGHWAY.
    SAW FILING--Leave at 221 or 223 Old Highway, South. GUST WITTE.
    DOZER--WORK WANTED FOR D-2 ANGLE TILT DOZER. YOCKEL FUEL, PH. ASH 5981.
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairing or overhauling, call on me. All work guaranteed. H. T. LUCIER, OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH, PH. ASH 23187.
    HAULING--ANY TIME. ANY PLACE. YOCKEL'S FUEL AND TRANSFER. PHONE ASH 5981.
    HENS--FAT LEGHORN HENS. 75¢ EACH. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM, WALDEN LANE, TALENT.
    SAW FILING--I FILE SAWS TO ORDER. MACHINE PRECISION. AL AT AL'S PAINT SHOP, TALENT

PIANO INSTRUCTION
    Mr. E. C. Howard has opened a class for piano instruction at the home of Mrs. Harry Walter, West Main St. Talent on Friday of each week. Phone Mrs. Walter, Ash 2-4557 or call for interview after 1 P.M. on these days. Class limited to 12.


WISDOM
You may have money to burn. Still you can't take it with you.
Some wives are made to order, and do.
You cannot establish sound security on borrowed money.
You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

GRADE BASKETBALL
    In the recent game between the Talent grade team and Ashland 7th graders the score was 29-11 with Jimmie McAbee high point man with 14 points.
    Monday night at 7 o'clock the local team will play Eagle Point graders on the home floor. Coach Casebier urges a good attendance. He states that the grades have purchased a new popcorn machine as a fund raising venture.


HOW NOT TO BE BORESOME.
    When you start to begin a sentence with: "If there's one thing I pride myself on--" stop.

"POP" CRAWFORD
    Elmer "Pop" Crawford, aged 67 years, died at a Medford hospital Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Mr. Crawford has lived in the Talent and Phoenix communities for many years and is well known in both places. In Phoenix he operated a lunch room. Later, moving to Talent, he established Pop's Trading Post on the highway 99. At the time of his death he was engaged in the rabbit business.
    Surviving are six children, Mrs. Alfred Jensen, Talent; Clifford Crawford, Beloit, Wis., Claude Crawford, Rockford, Ill., Ora Crawford, Phoenix, Oreg., Dale Crawford, Rockford, Ill and Mrs. John Schied, Sacramento, Calif. There are fifteen grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held at the Conger Morris funeral home in Medford, Monday at 1 o'clock.

AN EIGHTH GRADER REPORTS.
    The Talent Grade School Student Body consisting of the 7th and 8th grades has purchased a new Excel Electric Popcorn Machine for $85.00. This machine is planned to be paid for by paying $15.00 down and $14.00 a month for 5 months. However, we have been making quite a bit of money from the sale of popcorn and may pay for the machine sooner, getting a discount.
    Many of the students are interested in the machine and will be taught to run it at the different home games.
    With the money that is earned by selling popcorn, etc., we pay for half of our transportation to out-of-town games, which usually amounts to $5.00 for each game. Also we hope to earn enough to buy additional athletic equipment.
    The Student Body wishes to thank the community for their fine support.

GRADE BASKET BALL
    The Talent Grade School had a basket ball game with Central Point at Talent, January 9. Central Point had the advantage in height and took the lead in the first quarter to win later, 45-23.
    The high point men for Talent were Jimmy McAbee and George Zickefoose, each scoring 7 points.
    The Talent Grade School student body thanks the school patrons for attending our games, also invites you to attend the next game Monday, January 16 with Jacksonville at the Talent gym. Please come.

LIONS MEET
    The Talent Lion Club met at the Talent Café where the members enjoyed a buffet dinner. Ethel May Culver entertained with several accordion selections.
    Lion Casebier was elected to serve the unexpired term as secretary of Monty Barnett.
    The club went on record as a co-sponsor of the Talent March-of-Dimes dance to be given in the near future. Plans for a ladies' night were discussed and assigned to a committee for completion. It is understood that the Lady Lions will sponsor the March-of-Dimes show to be presented at the high school gymnasium on January 26.

ROOF DAMAGED.
    During the recent severe wind storm a section of the roofing on the grade school building was loosened. Damage was not extensive and the contractor will replace.

PROCESSING PLANT NEARS COMPLETION
    The Rogue River Valley Rabbit Marketing Association plant, located on the Lloyd Wells property south of Talent, and of which Mr. Wells is manager, is nearing completion and should be in operation in another week. The plant will consist of an 8x12 walk-in refrigeration room and a modern processing building and will represent an outlay of several thousand dollars by the members of the association. The organization is incorporated and will engage in the processing and marketing of rabbits for stockholders and the public.
    Markets have been and are being opened up to care for the output of the valley. Rabbits will be purchased live weight and will be dressed at the plant. The board of directors of the corporation consists of W. B. McCullough; Paul Haviland, sect.; Chester Oliver, treas., Howard Misner, C. McKee; Chas. McCoy.
    Mr. Wells requests that the public be notified that the Southern Oregon Rabbit Breeders Association meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the court house in Medford at 8 p.m. The public is invited.

THANKS.
    The Community Club wishes to thank Loran Casebier, Roy and Don Coghill for installing Xmas tree lights. Also John Butler for use of recording machine. These names were unintentionally omitted from our "thank you" list.

LITTLE 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., TALENT, PHONE ASH 2-4553 or MAIL BOX H, TALENT.
    GREETING CARDS--Greeting cards--wrappings--stationery. EVA WRIGHT, WORTHINGTON APT. NO. 220 H, GIBSON ST., TALENT
    NYLON HOSE--Will take orders for DUPONT NYLON HOSE, RAYON SLIPS, GOWNS, etc. EVA WRIGHT, WORTHINGTON APT., NO. 220 H, GIBSON ST., TALENT.
    SAW FILING--I FILE SAWS TO ORDER. MACHINE PRECISION. AL at AL'S PAINT SHOP, TALENT.
    PLEASE FEED THE BIRDS. THEY NEED FEED NOW. F. N.
    FOR RENT--Two bed room modern house and about half acre of fine garden land. Unfurnished. Electric water heater. Wired for electric stove. Garage. Nice lawn. Living room furnished in knotty pine. Located on Old Highway, R1 Box 130 (Just this side Geo. Gleim's). Rent, $50.00 per month. Phone 2795 or see E. L. PIDCOCK on property. This place will be vacant January 26.
    MISC.--FOR SALE. Crosley station wagon, 1949; Electric De-Luxe Universal range, Radio, double coil springs, Thor washing machine; baby high chair; Misc. household articles. E. Schroeder, trailer house, 101 FAIRVIEW ST.
    WANTED--House work or laundry work or daytime care of children in my home. PHONE 2-7491, 105 W. MAIN ST., TALENT.
    SAW FILING--Leave at 221 or 223 OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH, GUST WITTE.
    DOZER--WORK WANTED FOR D-2 ANGLE TILT DOZER. YOCKEL FUEL, ASH 5981.
    HAULING--ANY TIME; ANY PLACE. YOCKEL FUEL AND TRANSFER, PHONE 5981.
    RABBITS--LARGE TYPE NEW ZEALAND WHITES. Now is the time to get your breeding stock to be able to supply the new rabbit association. IT MEANS MONEY TO YOU. LLOYD WELLS, 1 mi. South Talent, Old Highway.
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairing or overhauling, call on me. WORK GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER, OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH, PH. ASH 2-3187
    HENS--Fat Leghorn Hens. 75¢ each. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM, WALDEN LANE, TALENT.

PIANO INSTRUCTION.***
    Mr. E. C. Howard has opened a class for piano instruction at the home of Mrs. Harry Walter, West Main St., Talent, on Friday of each week.
    Phone Mrs. Walter, Ash 2-4557 or call for interview after 1 p.m. on these days. Class limited to 12.

SNOW PARTY
    Members of the Junior class, T.H.S. made fun Friday night at the Taylor ranch on Wagner Creek. Skiing and sleighing were enjoyed by the sixteen who attended.
   
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
    Jigs Conner, car. L. Welch, concussion. Both recovering in satisfactory manner.

BROKEN SHOULDER
    Margaret Mathis was the victim of an accident resulting in a broken and dislocated shoulder. The accident occurred on the Mathis farm, Tuesday.

    The Bulldogs defeated Jacksonville in a non-conference game, Tuesday night. Score, 48-47.

A LETTER FROM HELEN AND DALE MOMANY
To our friends in Talent and neighboring communities:
    Having completed the sale of our Service Station we wish to thank you for the way you accepted and helped us to establish ourselves in your community. Your support has been greatly appreciated and we thank you most sincerely. It has been a pleasure to serve you.
    We are not leaving this community. We have no other plans yet but hope to be of service to you in some other way in the near future.
    Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Young are the new owners and we know you will like them. We sincerely hope you will give your continued support to them, as you have given it to us in the past.

BERG'S CAFÉ TO OPEN
    The transfer of King's Café having been completed, the new owner and proprietor, Emil Berg, opens today under the name, Berg's Café.
    Mr. Berg, formerly of Medford and more recently of Boise, Idaho, states that the café will be open seven days each week from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Emphasis will be placed on "very good food." Extensive improvements have been made and will be made and people of the community are invited to visit the café.
    An attraction which Mr. Berg has added is a "Shuffle Board Bowler" which should be popular. Herb Teaves will assist Mr. Berg.

LYDIA F. POWERS
    Funeral services for Lydia F. Powers, who died at her home on Wagner Creek Friday, were held Wednesday afternoon from Litwiller Funeral Home with Rev. Alice May Woolley of the Talent Methodist church officiating. Interment was in the Stearns cemetery.
    Mrs. Powers was born in Wisconsin in 1862. With her husband and family she moved to Talent in 1908. Mr. Powers died in 1942. Through the years she has held the affection and respect of the people of the community.
    Surviving, a daughter, Eleanor, at home; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Everett Bailey of Talent.

ACME CLEANERS
    Under the proprietorship and management of Chas. and Nina Lakey a branch of the Acme Cleaners will open Monday in the business next door to the Talent Club. Garments and other articles collected will be cleaned in the Acme plant of Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Lakey announce "one-day service" when needed. Mrs. Lakey will personally manage the business here while Mr. Lakey will continue in his present position with Acme.
    Acme service has proved popular in Talent, and with the addition of this branch under the management of local people should be even more so.

ABOUT FOLKS.
    Margaret Williams cut her hand severely last week. Bertha Haymon is substituting in the school cafeteria.
    Home Extension met last Wednesday with small attendance due to inclement weather. Next meeting will be on Feb. 8 at city hall. Everybody invited.
    Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Young of Klamath Falls have purchased the Shell Station from Mr. and Mrs. Dale Momany. They will be on hand to serve the public.
    Neil Stockebrand and Delbert Goddard were stranded at Weed during the recent storm. They found prices of lodging high.
    Boyd Birdsong is the proud father of a son, born January 19. The young man weighs 8 pounds and has been named Don.
    Anita Rae Backes of Jacksonville and Winford Osborne of Talent were married at the Nazarene church in Phoenix, January 12. Rev. Henry Clay performed the ceremony. The Osbornes will reside in Phoenix.
    Talent Grange met Thursday night at city hall. Members were entertained by a showing of movies taken by Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Bunnell during their recent trip through western and southern states.
    H.E.C. met at home of Mrs. Loyal Bates in Medford recently. Mrs. Edna Schwartzlander the new chairman conducted the meeting. New committees: Year Book, Vera Rice; Relief, Florence Hartley; Historian, Nellie Berg; Decoration, Anna Lunak, Mabel Robison, Maybelle Bunnell; Display Table, Ethel Lacy.

WANT ADS.
    Will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost 25¢ per insertion. Phone copy to Ash 2-4553; Mail to Box H, Talent or leave at 109 S. Second St., Talent.
    HOUSE FOR RENT--Two bedroom modern house and about one-half A. fine garden soil. House unfurnished. Electric water heater and wired for electric stove. Good garage, nice lawn, living room finished in knotty pine. Will be vacant January 26. Located on Old Highway, R1 Box 130 (Just this side of Geo. Gleim's) Phone ASH 2-7195 or see E. L. Pidcock on property.
    DONKEY BASKET BALL--Donkey Basketball-Ashland Jr. High Gym., Mon. Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. Ashland Teachers vs. Businessmen--The funniest game ever played.
    NYLON HOSE--Will take orders for DUPONT NYLON HOSE, RAYON SLIPS, GOWNS, etc. EVA WRIGHT, WORTHINGTON APARTMENTS, No. 220 H, GIBSON ST., TALENT
    GREETING CARDS--Greeting cards, wrappings, stationery. EVA WRIGHT, WORTHINGTON APT., 220 H, GIBSON ST., TALENT.
    FOR RENT--Nice 3 room modern house, furnished. Garage. See F. A. MONROE, 123 N. FRONT ST., TALENT. PHONE 27499.
    DONKEY--See Hilarious Donkey Basketball at Ashland Jr. High Gym, Monday, Jan. 23. Men Teachers vs. Businessmen on real live Donkeys.
    SAW FILING--I FILE SAWS TO ORDER. MACHINE PRECISION. AL AT AL'S PAINT SHOP, TALENT.
    HAULING--ANY TIME, ANY PLACE YOCKEL FUEL AND TRANSFER PHONE ASH 5981.
    HENS--NICE FAT LEGHORN HENS 75¢ EACH. SULLIVAN POULTRY FARM, WALDEN LANE, TALENT.
    RABBITS--LARGE TYPE NEW ZEALAND WHITES. Now is the time to get your breeding stock to be able to supply the new rabbit association. IT MEANS MONEY TO YOU. LLOYD WELLS, 1 MI. SOUTH OF TALENT, OLD HIGHWAY.
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairing or overhauling call on me. WORK GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER, OLD HIGHWAY SOUTH, PH. ASH 2-3187
    SAW FILING--Leave at 221 or 223 OLD HIGHWAY S., GUST WITTE.
    DOZER--WORK WANTED FOR D-2 ANGLE TILT DOZER. YOCKEL FUEL ASH 5981.
    MISC. FOR SALE. Crosley station wagon, 1949; Electric Deluxe range; radio, double coil springs; Thor washing machine, baby's high chair, Misc. household articles. E. SCHROEDER, trailer house at 101 FAIRVIEW, TALENT.

OBSERVATIONS
    A prominent local lady is wearing bangs. Bangs are becoming--and also cute.
    This town needs a shoe repair shop--second hand store--and a night watchman.
    F. Kennedy is growing a mustache which he asserts is good for weak eyes.
    A hobo carrying a revolver and a knife was recently picked up in Talent. He had a criminal record as long as his knife.

PUBLIC INSPECTION
    At their January 1950 meeting, the Southern Oregon Historical Society, Inc. decided to hold their next meeting in the old Jacksonville building and to also invite everyone else interested to attend for inspection of the work accomplished by that time.
    The date is Sunday, February 12, 1950, at 2 p.m., chosen because it historically commemorates Lincoln's Birthday, and is the nearest Sunday to Oregon's Birthday, Feb. 14; and it is estimated that the building program will be far enough along by then for public inspection.

EDITOR'S COLUMN.
    Each year there comes a time when the pupils of the local school, following the line of least resistance, make use of the middle of the road on Wagner Avenue in going to and from school.
    Wagner Ave. is the narrowest street in Talent. The curve just below the school ground and the obstructed view at that point makes walking in the road a risky business. There is a sidewalk along the street, not in the best of repair, but far safer than walking in the road.
    By this time our readers have probably the little "March of Dimes" folder pocket with its message. This is one drive that the editor has never heard criticized. Its message:
    Infantile Paralysis threatens our children in every playground--in every schoolroom--in every home. It strikes quickly, without warning, and without mercy, leaving children unable to walk…unable to hope unless you help.

    A short time ago a character was picked up in Ashland as a result of complaints by local girls. In justice court he pleaded guilty to the charge of "indecent exposure." At his hearing it was brought out his escapade in Talent had not been his first offense but that forty or more complaints had been received from other communities.
    After examination by psychopathic authorities the guy was paroled to a relative and chased out of Oregon.  All of which leads the editor to wonder just how sincere the public is in its campaign to lessen sex crimes. Also by what process of reasoning a confessed wrongdoer is consigned to roam at large, wherever he chooses to go--provided he KEEPS OUT OF OREGON.

    The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sproat, of Ashland, died Thursday, Jan. 19. Mrs. Sproat is the niece of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Scharfe.

PIANO INSTRUCTION
    Mr. E. C. Howard has opened a class for piano instruction at the home of Mrs. Harry Walter, West Main St., Talent, on Friday of each week.
    Phone Mrs. Walter, Ashland 2-4557 or call for interview after 1 p.m. on those days. Class limited to 12.

    Nora Britt of Glendale, Oregon is a house guest of Mrs. Ella McMahan.

SUPPORT THE MARCH OF DIMES. ATTEND THE TALENT MARCH OF DIMES SHOW AT TALENT GYM, JANUARY 26.

THIRD ANNIVERSARY
    The Ideal Market is celebrating its third anniversary this weekend. Mr. Allen states that there will be free balloons for the kids, free cake by the management; hamburgers, frankfurters, cheese by Swift and Co; fruit juices by Standby. Gifts for women wearing polka dot dresses; guessing contest on weight of giant bologna.
    All demonstrations will be on Saturday. Merchandise coupons for first 300 visitors at the store.

COMING EVENTS.
    DANCE. Saturday April 1, City Hall. Benefit Crippled Children Fund. Sponsored by Lady Lions. Music donated by Hartley Orchestra.
    FREE PICTURES. Tonight, March 31; school gymnasium. Benefit Easter Seal Fund. "Pioneering Rehabilitation," "Going Places," "Make Mine Freedom." Mr. L. C. Taylor will also show additional pictures. A worthy cause--Let's Go! Sponsored by Lion's Auxiliary.
    SKATING PARTY. Campfire Girls will attend a skating party at Ashland Skating Rink, tomorrow afternoon 2:00-4:30. There will be a charge of 20¢ for skating.

To Camp at Cabin.
    The Crater Lake Campfire Girls will camp in the Campfire Cabin, Ashland, next Wednesday, Apr. 5. Alice Burnette will be in charge of the group.

Ashland Wins.
    Ashland and Talent Hi competed on the local field Thursday afternoon, Ashland winning by score of 5-4.

Vacation.
    Spring vacation for the Talent schools begins today and will continue one week. The teachers and pupils will enjoy the same. The parents may.

For Surgery.
    Little George Winkel, whose hands were severely burned, was flown to Portland for plastic surgery.

HAPPENINGS
    Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burdell and Mr. and Mrs. P. J. McAbee have returned from their trip to Calif., Ariz. and Nevada.
    Don Knips returns to U of O to resume his studies.
    Ed Lunsford has bought himself a brand-new Ford.
    Delores Sullivan and son Dwight will leave for Detroit, Mich., Saturday. They plan to return with a new Hudson.
    A new backstop has been built on high school ball diamond.
    The public telephone booth was broken into last Friday night. No money was taken.
    Chas. Lakey's laundry pickup was broken open one night last week. The lock was pried off and papers and personal belongings were scattered. Nothing was missing.
    Bradley G. Wood, son of Mr. M. C. Wood, has enlisted in the Air Corps. He has reported to Lackland Air Base, San Antonio, Tex., where he will receive basic training.
    Mrs. Dale Momany was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital on Saturday. She underwent surgery on Tuesday.
    Roy and Irma Parr will visit Mr. Parr's sister, Mrs. Fred Haynes of Redmond, Calif. during the spring vacation.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cowdrey and family are returning to Talent to make their home in the near future.
    Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Smith and family will spend their spring vacation in Portland.
    Leta Logan and son, John, are visiting Floyd. He is working at Corning, Calif.
    A few dogs are still roaming at large…
    It is rumored that wedding bells will be tinkling in the near future.

    You will probably have your census taken during the month of April. We advise you to keep sweet and answer the questions truthfully. We are assured that no one will ever read the answers.
    Wanted: Rockhill or Streamline strawberry plants. Phone 2-4553.
    We advise our readers to read every ad in this issue. You will find something that will be of value to you.
    Do you need a sink, pup, apartment, baby sitter, day-old chicks? Do you want your back yard trash hauled off? Do you want your garden plowed? Can you use some shrubs and plants for that flower garden? Is your refrigerator out of order? Do you need a haircut or hairdo? Read and you will find the answer?
    Every service station in Talent gives S and H green stamps. Buy your gas and oil at home and save the stamps.
    The markets and grocers of Talent compete with Ashland and Medford prices and in many cases are lower. Most of the people of Talent have found this out and the "out of town trading" has been reduced to a minimum in Talent.
    Alfred Culver, Jr., connected with management of Helman Baths, Ashland, has requested us to announce that very special rates have been established for youth organizations. Swimmers must be accompanied by leaders to enjoy these lower rates.
    RABBITS: Jr. N.Z. White doe; Quality stock. Breeding age, for sale. 109 S. Second St. Phone 24553.

SMILES…
    The easiest way for a woman to keep her figure is to start with a poor one.
    While a wife takes her husband "for better or for worse," he often takes her for granted.
    When money talks, nobody pays any attention to the grammar.
    The only thing that most people regret about their past is its length.
    One of the best ways to save face is to keep the lower part closed.

WANT ADS.
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost 25¢ per insertion. Phone copy Ashland 2-4553; mail Talent Box H; leave at 109 S. Second, Talent.
    PLANTS--Perennial plants, 10¢ to 25¢. Shrubs and vines, 25¢ to 50¢. Potted bulbs, 25¢. Mrs. George Galbraith, Box 563, Wagner Creek Road.
    FOUND--License plate No. 225-147. Call at Mobil Station.
    OUTBOARD MOTOR--Good condition. Bargain. Call Valley Locker.
    BABY SITTING--Care--Baby sitting or care. Evenings or Saturday. Myrna Cole, N. Front.
    FREE MOVIES TONIGHT, SCHOOL GYM. Crippled Children benefit.
    BEDSPRING, SINK--Full width bed springs. Also white enamel kitchen sink. Good condition, Reasonable. O. A. Pennock, 209 Gibson St. (Garvin House)
    FOUND--Several locker keys. Call at Valley Locker.
    PUPPIES--Cocker and Lab. Cross. Black. See these. $1 each. Mrs. Chas. Barnes, Old Highway S. Phone 4747.
    HEARING AID--Bel-Tone hearing aid. Slightly used. Excellent condition. Free adjustments. Very reasonable. Valley Locker.
    FOR RENT--Three room unfurnished apartment. Stoves. Use of Bendix and Dryer. All utilities except electricity. $50.00. Worthington Apartments, Gibson Street, Talent. Call Ash 2-4932 before 7.
    CHICKS--Available Wed. and Thurs. New Hampshire Reds, Cornish Cross. Also orders taken for Barred Rocks, White Leghorns and Delaware Cross. Talent Hatchery, Old Highway S. Phone Ash. 2-1262.
    SANITARY SERVICE--Talent Authorized Service. Call Ash. 8701
    ROTO TILL--Complete job one operation. Mike Denoma, Ash 2-3182. Old Highway S.
    PLOWING, DISCING--Plow-Disc work. No job too small. Call F. A. Steiger, R1 Box 254; Phone Ash 2-1790
    SAWS, ETC.--I file saws to order. Machine precision. I rent electric floor polisher, 75¢ per day. Lawn mowers sharpened and repaired. See Al at Al's Paint Shop.
    PHOTO SERVICE--Let us develop and make your prints. Personal attention to each order. Leave film at Valley Locker or Talent Watch Shop. Prompt Service. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schroeder.
    REFRIG SERVICE--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repair or rebuilding call me. All My Work Guaranteed. H. T. Lucier, Ph. Ash 2-3187.
    MAPLE MARKET--The Stand "By the Side of the Road"--Just South of Phoenix The Best in Fruit and Vegetables. Open for Business.

PIANO INSTRUCTION
    Mr. E. C. Howard has opened a class for piano instruction at the home of Mrs. Harry Walter, W. Main Street, Talent. Class meets on Friday of each week.
Phone Mrs. Walter, Ash 2-4557 or call for interview after 1 p.m. Fridays. Class limited to 12.

Budget Election, May 9.
    An election to increase the tax levy of the town of Talent above the statutory 6% limitation will be held at the city hall on May 9 between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
    The proposed budget for the fiscal year is as follows:


Extension to Elect.
    Talent Extension Unit will meet in city hall, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. Election of officers. Miss Wintermote will give lesson on Improved Home Lighting. Pot-luck luncheon at noon. All interested are invited.

Neighborhood Grocery to Reopen.
    The Neighborhood Grocery, located on Old Highway South and owned by Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Parrent, will reopen for business on Saturday of this week. Their former home and store were badly damaged by fire several months ago. The store building has been replaced by a modern block type structure.

Complaints.
    Tampering with contents of rural mail boxes is a federal offense. Several complaints have been received recently.

Second Annual June Jamboree Plans Now Underway
    Representatives of organizations of the Talent community, Mrs. Gertrude Ottinger presiding, met at the city hall Monday evening to outline preliminary plans for the Talent June Jamboree which will be held on June 24.
    Present were Mrs. Margaret Mathis, president of the Garden Club; Mrs. Lloyd Bunnell, president of H.E.C.; Ira Culver, president Talent Lions; Nina Lakey, president Lions Auxiliary; Mrs. Frank Christian, Lions Auxiliary; William Slack and Roy Coghill of the Talent firemen; Mrs. Winnie Mason, secretary Community Club; Lloyd Lacey, president of Talent Grange; F. M. Gilbraith of Talent Grange; Mrs. Alice Burnette and Peggy Burnette of Campfire Girls and Mayor Harold Straus. Others present at the meeting were Lloyd Bunnell, Mae Culver, Ruth Straus, Mae Lowe, Perry Winkel.
    The following committees were appointed:
    Queen Com.: Hazel Settlemier, Nina Lakey and Maybelle Bunnell.
    Prizes: Alice Burnette, Jack Burdell and Lloyd Bunnell.
    Parade: Laurence Burnette, Ira Culver and Lloyd Lacey.
    Program: Mr. And Mrs. Perry Winkel
    Booths and Stands: Roy Coghill, Bill Slack, Loran Casebier and Harold Straus.
    Lights: Harvey Peterson and Ray Burnette.
    Dance: Lloyd Lacey and F. M. Gilbraith.
    Prizes for Bingo: Ruth Straus
    Advertising: Perry Winkel and Mae Lowe.
    Committees appointed will organize immediately and report at a meeting to be held May 15.

H.S. Play Postponed
    Due to illness among members of the cast the play "The Haunted School House" will not be given tonight (Friday) but will [be] presented later. Watch News Flashes for date.

Tag Day
    Saturday, May 6, has been designated by the Jamboree advertising committee as Tag Day. Tags will be handled by Campfire Girls and Girl Scouts. Every man, woman and child in Talent should wear one.

WANT ADS
    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; MAIL BOX H, TALENT OR LEAVE AT 109 S. SECOND ST., TALENT
    POSTS--Cedar fence posts. GEO. HOLT, Anderson Creek Road. Box 451 R1.
    WANTED--If you have any old comic books please give them to the Boy Scouts. Call Ash 2-7492. Give address and we will pick them up soon. TALENT BOY SCOUTS.
    MODEL BUILDERS--I have about $23 worth of gas models, 5 bottles of dope, about $5 worth of balsa, 1 diesel motor, 1 gas tank. Will take $18 for all. I also have shells for shell craft at half price. RAY GARLAND.
    FOR RENT--STUDIO APARTMENTS. INQUIRE APARTMENT 2, 101 W. MAIN ST., TALENT
    FOR RENT APTS.--2½ ROOMS. COMPLETELY FURNISHED INCLUDING REFRIGERATOR. ALL ELECTRIC. PRIVATE ENTRANCE. ELECTRIC HEAT. FRANK CHRISTIAN, 316 W. MAIN ST., TALENT
    WANTED--To purchase 3 bedroom modern home in or near Talent. Should have about one acre good garden soil. Wish to purchase on low initial payment and monthly contract. MRS. GLADYS ALBERDING, SUPREME COURT, N. MAIN, ASHLAND. May contact at noon at Talent High.
    SPOTLIGHT--Spot light. Like new. See at Al's Paint Shop.
    FOR SALE--Standard Sewing Machine, good condition. $15.00. Westinghouse Electric Roasting oven $20.00. Miscellaneous chairs. Colwell, 105 Fairview (off Gibson)
    FURNITURE--New unfinished furniture. 3 new gate leg, drop leaf kitchen tables. Trellises. Lawn chairs. End tables. Cabinets. Also custom work. BILL MOBERLY, 104 S. FRONT, TALENT.
    SAW FILING--I FILE SAWS TO ORDER. MACHINE PRECISION. LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED AND REPAIRED. FLOOR POLISHER FOR RENT 75¢ PER DAY. SEE AL AT AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    REFRIGERATION SERVICE--When your refrigerator needs repairs or adjusting or rebuilding call me. ALL MY WORK GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER ASH 2-3187, OLD HIGHWAY S.
    GARBAGE--WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE CALL ASHLAND 8701.
    PLANTS--Nice selection of annual and perennial plants, shrubs and vines. MRS. GEO. GALBRAITH, BOX 363 WAGNER CREEK ROAD.
    PHOTO SERVICE--Let us develop your films and make your prints. We do enlarging. Personal attention given each order. SCHROEDER TRAILERITE PHOTO SERVICE. Leave films at Valley Locker or Talent Watch Shop.
    CHICKS--Available Wednesdays and Thursdays. New Hampshire Reds and Cornish Cross. Also orders taken for Barred Rocks and white Leghorns. Also Delaware Cross. TALENT HATCHERY, OLD HIGHWAY S., PHONE ASH 2-126

SMEAR.
    In recent issues of local daily papers, and we presume in all papers of the state, there have appeared large display ads attacking our senior senator, Wayne Morse. The editor is not particularly interested in politics. A long time ago it became our conviction that platforms are something to use to get on by and not something to stand on afterwards. This applies to street cars and politicians.
    Any senator or public official who stands on his own feet, thinks for himself and acts as his judgment directs will make enemies in the organization to which he belongs. He will also make many, many friends among people to whom party regularity is a minor issue.
    We suggest that you read the indictment against our senator as given in these broadsides. We think that for once the "Hoover for U.S. Senator Committee" overdid itself.
    We would like to know just who constitutes this committee. Also we would like to know how much their advertising campaign is going to cost and WHO is paying for it.

    Mrs. Robert Cramer has been ill for several weeks with rheumatic fever.
    Forrest and Ann Steiger have returned from a visit to California.

4H CLUB DOINGS.
    The meeting was called to order by the president, Don Brabbin. Minutes were read by Betty Hopper. Former treasurer Lois Bradley and Glen Bradley are unable to attend in the future so Verlee MacDowell was elected treasurer for remainder of the year. On the entertainment committee were Donald and Betty and refreshments were served by Verlee MacDowell and Harold Hopper.

    Mr. and Mrs. Al Murry left Thursday for Parma, Idaho to visit relatives.

To Install
    The P.T.A. will meet on Monday at 2:30 p.m. in school cafeteria for installation of officers.

Card Party
    The Community Club will sponsor a free Canasta and Pinochle party at the city hall Saturday evening at 8:00 o'clock. Refreshments will be served. Public invited.

Briefs.
    The Lady Lions rummage sale netted over $40.00.
    The Grange Southern Fried Chicken Supper became a sold-out affair early in the evening. Net proceeds about $120.
    A bridal shower honoring Mrs. Ralph Conner was held at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Lindstrom, Wednesday afternoon.
    Ernie Allen of Ideal Grocery made the limit catch in a fishing expedition to Bear Creek on Monday.
    The trouble with some of today's smart children is that they don't smart in the right place.

Postponed.
    The mothers' tea at primary school building has been postponed until May 12.

Change.
    Several families have moved in and out of our district during the past week according to O. K. McCurtain. Don Owens has sold his home to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Christianson. Mr. Owen has moved to Jacksonville. Mrs. Pearl Austin has sold her place to Francis Bartel. Herman Heard is moving out and W. A. Treadway of Los Angeles has moved to the Heard place.
    Weyburn Kenyon protests Allen and White's claims to fishing prowess. While driving a logging truck along a stream in the Greenspring country Weyburn claims to have caught the limit of trout. At the same time he picked a gallon of mushrooms.
    Ethel May Culver and Monty Lutz of Talent are members of Eve Prentice Accordion Band, which will journey to Olympia, Wash. today to participate in a concern. They will return on Sunday.

SCOUTING
    Every adult, especially those who have had boys of scouting age, appreciates the fine influence of membership in a scout troop. Scouting satisfies an instinctive desire that is a part of the soul of every normal boy. Scouting builds character. Scouting emphasizes the desirability of clean living. Scouting teaches the desirability of the American way of life. No scout will become a communist.
    The Lions and the leaders who have sponsored and given their time to the scout program in Talent are to be commended for their work. It is our sincere hope that the work may go on and continue to grow in the community. Scouting should have the unanimous support of every citizen and organization in the area.

Today is the end of school…report card day…the day Mother looks forward to????

SMITHS PURCHASE HOT SPRINGS
    Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Smith, formerly of Portland, where Mr. Smith was a lawyer for 41 years, have purchased the Jackson Hot Springs. Extensive repairs, painting and remodeling have been done and the pool area is now very gay with bright colors. The snack bar has been completely renovated. There is a lifeguard on duty at all times. Mrs. Smith is herself a registered life guard. The Smiths plan to install a playground and tables in the picnic area in the near future. We wish to take this opportunity to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Smith to our community.

SWIMMING PROGRAM
    Lessons start Monday, June 13 at Jackson Hot [Springs]…Boys…Monday & Wednesday…Girls…Tuesday & Thursday. 6-7-8 grades 8:30-9:30 am…4th & 5th 9:30-10:15 am…3rd…10:15-11:00 am…1st & 2nd…11-11:30 am…Red Cross Life Saving Classes: 11:30-12 noon. Lessons 8 weeks…$2.25 per child…
Friday mornings LADIES learn to SWIM 9:00 to 11:00 am 8 weeks…$2.25. Register any time…Lessons thru Ashland School and Red Cross.

CALL KE5-1421…MIMEOGRAPHING…HANDBILLS…Mae Lowe

CLEAN-UP DAY
    There will be a clean-up day at the City Hall all day Tuesday, June 20. Any organization or group who use the hall without cost are asked to come and help.

CEREMONIAL
    The Talent Campfire and Bluebirds will hold a combined ceremonial on Friday, June 16, in front of the City Hall. This will be the last one of the summer and it is hoped that all girls, parents and friends will attend. Campfire Girls and Bluebirds, who have not yet been gowned, will be presented with their gowns then.

MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL
    For beginners and those who wish to continue their practice, classes will begin Monday, June 19 at 9 o'clock at the schoolhouse. All music students are urged to attend.

CONVENTION
    Delegates from the Talent Lions and Auxiliary to the Lions State Convention from Talent were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christian and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lakey. Others attending from Talent were: Mr. and Mrs. Ira Culver, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Reichstein, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. McAbee, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burdell.
    A joint installation of officers of the Lions and Auxiliary will be held June 22nd at the Ashland Elks Club.

QUEEN CONTEST
    The next weekly count will be made Wednesday June 21st at 6 pm. Friday, June 23rd at 12 noon is the deadline on all tickets for girls running for Queen and Cinderella. By 4 pm Friday, June 23rd all jars will be out of the stores.

CINDERELLA PROGRAM
    The program honoring the little Cinderella and her Ladies in Waiting will be held Friday, June 23rd at 8 pm in the School Gymnasium.
    A program lasting between an hour and a half and two hours has been planned. Ten cents admission will be charged.

QUEEN'S PICTURES
    The Queen Candidates and Cinderella Candidates will have their pictures taken by Memory Lane Studio on Friday, June 15. They appear in both the Ashland and Medford papers the first part of next week.

BOOTH COMMITTEE MEETING
    All chairmen of booths for the different committees will meet Monday evening, June 19, at 7 o'clock to lay out sites for the booths.

NOTICE
    All Campfire Girls with Queen ticket books please turn them in to Alice Burnette at the regular meeting Wednesday, June 21.
    All Bluebirds turn their ticket in to Dorothy Suksdorf Thursday June 22.
    Mr. and Mrs. Al Bergren and children, Eddie, Bill and Carolyn and Mrs. Bergren's mother, Mrs. Anderson, left the first part of the week to visit friends and relatives in Denver, Colorado.
    Doreen and Barbara Burnette and Wilma Bench attended the picnic Thursday given by the VFW Auxiliary for children helping to sell VFW poppies.

GUEST DAY
    The annual Guest Day of the Community Club will be held at the City Hall on Wednesday, June 21. A fine program will include three numbers from Carlotta's Dancing School, two numbers from SOC and a short skit by two club members. All ladies of the community are invited and transportation will be furnished for those who need it. Call Mrs. C. W. Holdridge or Mrs. J. C. Ottinger.

FOOD SALE
    The Campfire Girls and Blue Birds will hold a food sale Saturday, June 17, at the Valley Locker.

BOY SCOUT NEWS
    The Executive Board of the Talent Boy Scouts met Monday night, June 12th at the Talent City Hall, at which time they planned summer events for the boys.
    The Talent Boy Scouts held their regular meeting Tuesday evening, June 13th. After their business meeting, the boys practiced drilling.
    The Boy Scouts left for a two day hike, Friday, June 9. They stayed Friday night but were rained out and came home Saturday.

NOTICE CLEAN-UP WEEK
    Clean up week--June 17 through June 23--Let's all be proud of our town--Ashland Sanitary Service picks up all garbage, tin cans etc. on Fridays. Let's all see that this is done by June 23rd when our Jamboree comes to town. Thank you.
Signed, Marshall John Butler.

FERN VALLEY WIENIE ROAST
    The Fern Valley Community Club will hold a wienie roast at the home of Joe Kantor, Saturday eve. June 17. Bring your own wienies and buns. Free coffee will be served. Bingo, square dancing and a cakewalk will be the order of entertainment. EVERYBODY WELCOME


WANT-AD SECTION
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost--25¢ per insertion. Phone Ash. 2-4553; Mail to Box H or leave at 109 S. Second St. Talent.
    CHICKS--Available Wednesdays and Thursdays: New Hampshire Reds and Cornish Cross. Also orders taken for Barred Rocks, White Leghorns, and Delaware Cross. TALENT HATCHERY--Old Highway South Phone Ash. 2-3186.
    FOR SALE--New Zealand White rabbits all sizes--Good stock 109 S. Second.
    PLUMBING--Kenyon Plumbing Co. of Medford--now serving Talent and vicinity--New and repair work--Fixtures--Water heaters--Well pumps--Water softeners. Call Medford 22916 or call at 511 S. Grape St. Medford, Oregon
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs repairs, adjusting or rebuilding. See me. ALL MY WORK IS GUARANTEED. H. T. Lucier. Old Highway South. Phone Ash. 2-3186.
    FOR SALE--1935 Chevrolet Sedan: Good motor; reasonable. Inquire at Talent Watch Shop across from Talent Market.
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order. Machine Precision. Lawn mowers sharpened, adjusted and repaired. Floor polisher for rent; 75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP
    WANT--Song and dance teams for Amateur Hour--June 24--Register now--Box 182--Talent.
    FOR RENT--Studio apartments--private bath, refrigeration--101 W. Main St.
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.50; Pine, $4.50; Sawdust, $4.00. 300 cu. ft load MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP. Phone 2-8491 or 2-3201.
    FOR SALE--Electric radio; $5. 2-burner hotplate; $3.00; folding steel cot with pad, $2.00; rocker $2.50; old style sewing machine, $2.50; nightstand, center table and side table $1.00 each; kitchen chairs, $.50 each; clean fruit jars 60¢ by dozen; miscellaneous articles. Call at Mrs. M. P. Franklin Rt. 1 Box 68 Talent, Ore across from O. K. McCurtain Garage.
    BARGAIN--Down quilt--like new $10.00; washbowl with faucets $7.00. Call Gust Witte, Rt. 1 Box 7 223 S. Old Highway Talent.
    FOR SALE--1937 Chevrolet with 1948 motor. See at Floyd L. Quinn Rt. 1 Box 288 on Fern Valley Road ¼ mile east of Junction Point Shell Service or phone Ash. 2-5635
    GARBAGE--WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASH. 8701.

The Editors Speak--
    June 24--Jamboree day--Talent's second annual jamboree celebration, an annual event that promises to be one of the most prominent of the numerous Southern Oregon celebrations. To be sure, other communities have their own "Jamborees"--Jacksonville its "Gold Rush Days," Phoenix its "May Festival," Medford its Rodeo, and of course Ashland's Shakespeare Festival. Merchants, clubs and civic organizations support these various celebrations and the proceeds are used to better their communities in some way. In the general pre-Jamboree bustle of preparation and planning, one of the most important aspects of the June Jamboree has often been forgotten--our reason for planning and presenting a successful celebration…The Playground Fund!
    This fund means a lot…it means that the people of Talent think enough of their children to see that they have a decent and safe place to play, something that you and I would have given anything to have had when we were small! Every year that Talent has a successful Jamboree, it means a bigger and better playground, a playground that ninety percent of the towns the size of Talent do not have! Lets all see to it personally that Talent has that playground!
    Beginning with next week's issue, News Flashes will print a special article on each of our regular advertisers. This will include past history, notes of interest, and a little bit of everything--Don't miss the next issue of News Flashes--It might be about YOU!

    Cedric Scharfe has been touching up the Talent Hardware sign. (Where did you get that hat?)
    Alice Burnette is going to run for president…
    The local junior commandos have been de-weeding the football field.
    Carl Perdue and Gary Straus have been job-hunting…No luck so far.
    Ann Steiger's cinnamon rolls are absolutely dee-licious!!
    Does anyone want seven kittens?
    Or ten thousand earwigs!
    A local lady was seen weaving a wobbly course down the old hiway. Explanation: overdose of antihistamine tablets.
    Pass the antihistamine, please.

NOTICE
    Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are "NEWS FLASH" days. These three days must be set aside for News Flash business. Please do not call regarding other business unless necessary. Thank you.

    Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bauer of South Los Angeles, parents of Mrs. Dean Kelly and Mrs. Kelly's brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Bauer and two children of Austin, Texas are spending four days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Kelly.
    Mrs. Lloyd Bunnell, president of the Garden Club, is attending the Garden Club Convention at Klamath Falls this week.
    Two more washers are to be installed in the new Launderette by Mr. and Mrs. Ira Culver.
    Roy Steiger of Richmond, Calif. is visiting at the home of his brother, F. A. Steiger.
    Archie Estes injured his leg when he fell from a tree he was pruning.
    Miss Alice May Woolley is attending the Methodist Convention in Portland this week. Henry McNair of Ashland will bring the message Sunday morn.

DANCING SCHOOL THANKS
    Mrs. Winkel wishes to thank all of her dancing students, who have been so faithful in attending classes and practicing during the last twelve weeks. Dancing school will hold its last class Saturday, June 17. The school will be closed from July 2 to August 1 while the Winkels visit relatives in San Francisco.
    Scholarships were won by the following students: First--Gayle Scharfe, Second--Marla Suksdorf and Linda Kay Hamilton, Third--Patsy Settlemier and Joanna Weinholt. The scholarships were based on perseverance, constant attendance and work.

CHIT-CHAT
    Terry Burnette will work this summer at Lake o' the Woods. He will help load and unload horses.
    Donnie Coghill is cutting quite a wide swath these days.
    Boys digging post holes had some beautiful helpers the other night.
    Sonny Sample and Carl Perdue have some inside information on Fourth of July Fireworks. In fact Sonny got his order in early.
    The Campfire Leaders and guests initiated the Tennis Court with an impromptu dance Wednesday night.


    Mrs. Helen Wisner and Mrs. Ann Wells left Tuesday for Alma, Mich. after visiting friends here for the past ten days.
    Mrs. Frances Settlemier celebrated her 85th birthday, June 14th at the home of her son Beryl, whom she is visiting for a month. Mrs. Settlemier lives in Portland. 

    With the blowing of the fire siren at 8 a.m. Saturday morning, Talent's second annual June Jamboree officially got under way. At 10 o'clock, the special booster parade formed in front of the city hall and departed for Medford via Ashland and Phoenix where the residents of all towns concerned were exposed to a liberal helping of Jamboree spirit. Thanks to the excellent cooperation of Ashland and Medford police, little trouble was encountered in the heavy city traffic. 12 o'clock, actress June Storey crowned Pauline Henry Queen of the Jamboree and former queen Irene Perdue presented her with the royal robe. Mayor Strauss gave Queen Pauline the key to the city and her scepter. At this point in the program, Mayor Flynn of Medford gave a short address congratulating the people of Talent on their excellent cooperation in presenting the Jamboree. Following the crowning ceremony, the town parade directed by Ira Culver and Lloyd Lacey got under way. Stretching for nearly two blocks, the parade was led by Bliss Heine's Drum Corps, followed by Eve Prentiss accordion band. The following clubs and businesses sponsored floats in the parade: Community Club, Boy and Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, News Flashes, Singer Sewing Machine Company of Medford, Talent Band, Lions, Lady Lions, Talent Club, Talent Feed, Wagner Creek, Firemen, and a light tough was added by Mrs. Ray Garland and Cora Hendrickson with their "Dionne Quintuplet" float. The other two laugh-provoking floats were the Community Club's "Cheaper by the Dozen" and the Lady Lions with their "Street Cleaners." A special unit from the Medford Sheriff Posse was also in the parade.
    After making a complete circuit of town the parade disbanded in back of the city hall grounds and the Jamboree got into full swing. Booths with everything from white rats to fortune tellers were scattered all along the midway and hundreds of Southern Oregon visitors were entertained by both the excellent program lasting all day and the games of chance and skill in the booths.
    Starting at 8:00 p.m. in the evening, the Jamboree-sponsored dance began. At 11:00 p.m. the drawing for the Gibson Deep Freeze and the other prizes: The first ticket drawn presented Ben Compher with a waffle iron and the next ticket gave M. Ping of Medford the electric toaster. Roy McGarrity was the third winner, receiving a Steam Iron. The next lucky ticket holder was Val Fisher of Medford who won the breakfaster set. After these preliminaries, the last ticket was drawn for the deep freeze giving E. A. Robison, of Talent the $349.95 unit. This marked the end of the Second Annual June Jamboree and hundreds of tired but happy people went home vowing to return next year for another wonderful time. A complete statement of finances of the Jamboree will be in next week's News Flashes.

LOOSE…
    During the afternoon of the Jamboree, Talent's two Cub teams played Ashland. Talent lost in both games 16-4 and 5-4 for the younger team.

SONG…
    On her Monday nite show on KYJC, actress June Storey complimented the people of Talent on their excellent Jamboree…
    Following this, Miss Storey dedicated a special song to all of the people of Talent--"Stay with the Happy People"…Thanks!!

ORCHIDS TO
    Perry Winkel for his successful soliciting of advertising…
    Ashland's Kilty Band for donating a swell half hour of entertainment…
    Cleo Kenyon for doing a beautiful job of making the queen's robe…
    Gertrude Ottinger for doing a grand job as general chairman…
    Queen Committee for handling a tough job like experts…
    Parade Committee for the best parade ever…
    Booth Committee for setting up a effective midway…
    Deep Freeze Committee for a real selling campaign…
    Forrest Jennings for his super salesmanship of D. Freeze tickets…
    Each and every one who contributed to the success of the Jamboree.

NEWS NOTES
    Mrs. I. Starr, who was seriously burned three weeks ago, was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital, where she will undergo extensive skin grafting. Mrs. Starr was burned while starting a fire in an oil burner. She is the mother of Nell Kilburn and Len Sparks.
    Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Settlemier and family will [leave] Saturday for Portland where they will spend the fourth.
    The Cub teams played Ashland, Monday night under the lights, score--Ashland 5 Talent 11--second game Ashland 4 Talent 5.
    Mr. and Mrs. Al Culver have started to build a new paint shop on the corner of Old Highway and Wagner.
    Mrs. Ora Boyd of Eugene is visiting her mother, Nellie Smith of Yank Gulch.
    Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O'Brian and children of Richmond, California were guests at the F. A. Steiger home the past week.
    Several new units are being built on the Curtis Motel near the Junction.
    Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McKessick of Las Vegas, New Mexico and Miss Cecilia Kelly of Redding are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dave McConnell of Talent Heights.

GRASS FIRE
    A grass fire started from a spark from a mowing machine, burned over several acres on the hill above Ivan Olsen's home.

SEEN ALONG THE MIDWAY
    May Culver, with her Rumanian blood showing.
    Gayle Thoreson in plaid shorts.
    Betty Reichstein and Ann Weinhold in dress whites.
    Alice Burnette losing her beard.
    Mae Lowe losing her wig.
    Everyone eating popcorn, hot dogs, hamburgers and COFFEE.
    Small children fishing.
    Ira Culver trying to get his rats to go in the hole.
    Lloyd Bunnell looking for his light switch.
    Dorothy Mason forcing hamburgers on an unsuspecting customer.
    Mrs. Garland and Mrs. Henrickson with their five small children in one baby buggy.
    Cedric Scharfe in his pink hat looking for a picture to take.
    FIREWORKS--For sale at Yockel Fuel, South of Talent Junction on Highway 99.
    FOR RENT--Studio apartments--private bath, refrigeration at 101 W. Main St.
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.50; Pine, $4.50; Sawdust, $4.00. 300 cu. ft. load. MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP. Phone Ash. 2-8491 or Ash. 2-3201.
    WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASH. 8701.
    SAW FILING. I file saws to order. Machine precision. Lawn mowers sharpened, adjusted and repaired. Floor polisher for rent, 75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP
    FOR SALE--Electric roaster with all pans included. Phone Ash. 2-1790 or see F. A. Steiger 1 mile south on Valley View Road.
    FOR SALE--Innerspring mattress and two brooders, invalid walker. See at Rt. 1 Box 49 on old Highway south. Peter's place.
    PLUMBING--Kenyon Plumbing Co. of Medford IS NOW SERVING Talent and Vicinity--New and repair work--Fixtures--Water heaters--Well pumps, water softeners. Call Medford 2-2916 or call at 511 S. Grape St. Medford, Oregon.
    CHICKS--Available Wednesdays and Thursdays; New Hampshire Reds and Cornish Cross. Also orders taken for Barred Rocks, White Leghorns and Delaware Cross. TALENT HATCHERY--Old Highway South--Phone Ashland 2-1262.
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs repairs, adjusting or rebuilding, See me. ALL MY WORK IS GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER. Old Highway, South. Phone Ash. 2-3187.
    FOR SALE--New Zealand White rabbits--all sizes--Good Stock. See at 109 S. Second St. Talent.
    BERRIES--Red raspberries, blackcaps, loganberries, and currants. BUTLER'S FRUIT RANCH. One mile south on Wagner Creek Road or call Ash. 7490.
    FOR SALE--Electric iron in good condition. See Gust Witte 122 Old Highway South.
    BARGAIN--Kittens…all sizes…catch 'em yourself…absolutely free!!! See News Flashes…109 S. 2nd.
    BERRIES FOR SALE…ZEDIKERS…We are now picking black and red RASPBERRIES!!!! We will have nectar, Boysen and Logan berries in a few days…
Call 2-4939 Ash. C. E. ZEDIKER

HISTORY TALENT HARDWARE
    The Talent Hardware Store, located in the heart of Talent, was built in 1925 by Tom Hill. The Baptist Church owned the property and it stood on the site now occupied by the hardware store. The church was moved to its present site for the sum of a new roof. Tom Hill sold to Bill Brown, who later sold to J. J. Tryon, who was in the grocery and dry goods business for 16 years. Due to illness, Mr. Tryon sold to Paul Selby. After running the store for two years, Mr. Selby sold to the Shasta Distributors, who occupied the building for several years, selling their stock to Mr. G. Scharfe on April 15, 1948. Mr. and Mrs. Scharfe came to Oregon from North Dakota, because the winters there were so severe. They liked the state of Oregon and they liked the Rogue River Valley. In November of 1948, Mr. Scharfe's son, Cedric and his family came from New York to enter the business with his father.
    Extensive remodeling and a larger stock of supplies were added.
    They handle the Gibson products as well as many other outstanding brands of electric supplies and fixtures. The Talent Hardware has everything from stock halters to bolts and nails. You will find the Scharfes friendly and courteous, also very cooperative in all civic celebrations, having twice furnished the prizes for the Jamboree at a much lower cost than they could be purchased elsewhere.
    Why not try the Talent Hardware Store the next time you need anything in the hardware line!


    Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lunsford and children will leave Sunday, July 2 for Portland to spend the holiday.
    Tena Valisky of Oconto, Wis. and Otto Witte of Los Angeles, Calif. visited with their brother, Gust Witte, the past week.

    Clinton D. Lofthouse, nephew of Agnes Eddek, was married to Maisie Sigenlik in Reno Tuesday.
    The Talent Café will be closed the 4th and 5th. Talent Feed and the Mobil garage will be closed the 3rd and 4th of July…
    USE THE NEWS FLASH WANT AD SECTION FOR FAST AND EFFECTIVE RESULTS IN ADVERTISING…

ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT
    Mr. and Mrs. Dale Momany have announced the engagement of their daughter, Delores, to Elden Keith Durham, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Durham of Ashland. The wedding date has been set for August 27. Both attended the Ashland High School and graduated with the 1949 class.

COURT OF HONOR
    The Boy Scout Court of Honor will be held at the City Hall, Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. There will be 10 boys to receive awards. It is hoped that the parents and friends of the Boy Scouts will be present. The public is invited to attend. Let's all go to the Court of Honor and give these boys and the Scoutmaster our support.

PROPERTY SOLD
    Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Settlemier have sold their home on First St. to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Taylor. The Settlemiers left Thursday morning for Washington, where they will make their home.

VISITORS TO THE VALLEY
    First Lt. and Mrs. Larry Hargraves and son Bob of Ft. Benning, Ga., and Mrs. Inez Moore and Mrs. Bob Edmondson of Butte Falls were visitors at the Lowe home on Tuesday. Lt. Hargraves will leave Friday for the Far East.
    Michael Christian, aged three, arrived last week from Astoria by air to spend the summer with his grandfather and grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christian.
    Mr. and Mrs. Joe Silva and son, Butch of Aberdeen, Washington are spending a week in the valley visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Silva is a daughter of Mrs. Ella Abbott.
    Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nichols of Indiana visited Mrs. Nichols' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lacy, Sr. for a week. They left Friday to return home.
    Alfred Culver, Jr. was home over the weekend to visit his mother, who had undergone a serious operation.
    Mrs. James C. Fleshman, lecturer from Oregon State College and former teacher in the valley, spent Sunday with the Lowes.
    Ivan Itchkoople was also seen in Talent Sunday visiting old friends.

SUMMER ROUND-UP
    Twenty-five six-year-olds were examined by Dr. Erin Merkel at the pre-school roundup held Tuesday, July 11, by the Talent PTA at the new building of the Talent School. Members who helped Mrs. Forrest Jennings were Mrs. Chas. Barnes, Mrs. Cedric Scharfe, and Mrs. Ray Burnette.

NEWS FROM HERE AND THERE
    Mrs. Frank Dunkin received word Wednesday that her brother of Elk Creek had been bitten by a rattlesnake, when he took his children down to the creek to go swimming. He is in the Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment. Her brother is Alfred Bedingfield.
    Mrs. Mae Lowe has received word that her son, S/Sgt. Harlan H. Lowe, who is with the Air Force, has left for the Far East.
    Mr. and Mrs. Otto King, Jr. and Mrs. Les Mason have returned from Portland, where they had gone to see Mr. King's and Mrs. Mason's father, Otto King, Sr., who is seriously ill in a Portland hospital.
    Mrs. Chas. Barnes and daughters are spending most of the summer at Lake o' the Woods.

BOY SCOUT COUNCIL
    The Boy Scout Council of Talent will meet Friday night at 7:30 to make plans for the Court of Honor and entertainment for the scouts for the future meetings. Members of the council are Forrest Jennings, Chairman, Ira Culver, Transportation, Chas. Lakey, Publicity, Wayne Reichstein, Treas. and John Seymour, Advancement.

CAMP FIRE TWO-DAY HIKE
    Any Campfire Girl or Bluebird, who wishes to go on a two-day overnight hike to Wagner Creek Forks, call Mrs. Mae Lowe, Ash. 2-4553. Will leave from Lowe's home Sunday, July 15, at 5:30 PM and return Tuesday evening.

BASEBALL NEWS
    The smaller Lion Cubs lost their first game of the season to Phoenix with a score of 3-2. The older Lion Cubs also lost their game 18-2.
    Thirteen members of the Young Mothers Club of Wagner Creek and Talent picnicked and swam at Jackson Hot Springs Wednesday.
    Mrs. Mae Lowe and son, Bob, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Les Johnson of Talent Heights on Wednesday evening.

WANT AD SECTION
    DEADLINE for want ads is Thursday afternoon. Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area.
    WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASHLAND 8701
    CHICKS--Started chicks and pullets for sale. TALENT HATCHERY Old Highway South. Phone ASH 2-1262.
    HOUSE FOR SALE--New house and lot 50 ft. by 109 ft. REASONABLE. SEE E. L. Boyd, 116 North St.
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order. Machine precision. Lawn mowers sharpened, adjusted and repaired. Floor polisher for rent, 75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP
    FOR SALE OR TRADE--Mahogany Duncan Phyfe 8 piece dining set. Also Westinghouse electric roaster with table and broiler--value $25.00. See at R. Nelson's ½ mile N. of Talent Junction.
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairs or rebuilding, See me. MY WORK IS GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER. Old Highway South. Phone ASH 2-3187.
    FOR SALE--Inner spring mattress--like new. $15.00. Phone Ash. 5240 or call at 223 Old Highway South.
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.50; Pine, $4.50; Sawdust, $4.00; 400 cu. ft. load. MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP. Phone ASH. 2-8491 or ASH. 2-3201.
    WANTS WORK--Reliable lady wants hand ironing and baby sitting work. Inquire News Flashes 109 S. Second. Phone Ash. 2-4553 Mrs. Barker.
    FOR SALE--New Zealand white rabbits--all sizes--Good stock. See at 109 S. Second St. Talent.
    FOR SALE--House for sale at 306 First St. $2800.00. Down payment $1300.00, rest on contract. Call at 236 Gibson St.
    TO GIVE AWAY--Tomorrow at SANDERS UNION SERVICE Carnations 50-50 Popsicles and Cigars. See ad in other part of paper 2 blocks from Talent Junction.


    Don't forget to stop and see the Cedar Chest full of beautiful linens on display at the window of the Valley Locker. This is to be a Door Prize at the Harvest Festival to be sponsored by the Lady Lions August 19.

WANT ADS, contd.
    FOR SALE--1934 Plymouth Sedan for $55.00. See 103 N. Front St.

JERRY AND THE WATER
    This is a very short story of what happens when a boy brings a balloon full of water with when he came calling on the News Flash staff the other day. Jerry Rice held the balloon. It suddenly broke, stunned silence. Jerry does very well on the end of a mop in case his mother doesn't know it.
    We warned him.

    LIONS--A joint meeting of the Lions and Lady Lions met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reed on Wagner Creek Thursday night for a pot luck supper. The main feature of the evening was a play by seven members of the Shakespearean Festival. The play was based on the 20th century and the players' reactions to local people. Mrs. Phyllis Beardsley of Ashland was the director. Guests from Gold Hill were Mr. and Mrs. Les Graffis and Mr. and Mrs. G. Hollenbeck. Cedric Scharfe of the Talent Hardware became a new member of the Lions. The dinner was served on the lawn to the 47 present…
    NEW 76--With the opening of the new 76 Union station tomorrow, you will find a super station operated by Frank and Delores Sanders. Frank and Delores are graduates of Talent Hi and have been here since 1942. There will be popsicles for the kids also carnations for the ladies and cigars for the men! The people of Talent wll be proud of this new station…it is a worthy addition to our list of merchants. Let's all go and see Frank and Delores Sat. on the new hiway just two blocks south of the Talent junction!!!
    Serano Johnfikk broke his toe yesterday while pounding a nail.
SAWMILL RE-OPENS
    The Talent sawmill, which was purchased recently by Wm. Cowning of Calif., John Hamacher, Medford and Eugene Stahl of Portland started work Monday with one shift and a second shift was put on Thursday. The sawmill and planing operation brings in a new and larger payroll for Talent. It is planned later to enlarge the mill and make it one of the outstanding industries of Talent. This is good news for the people of Talent and we wish the new owners success in this business.

CAMP FIRE GIRLS
    The Talent Campfire girls returned Wednesday from a three-day camping trip to the Beeson Recreation Homestead on Wagner Creek. Ray Redmon took the group to the camping spot in his pickup.
    Hiking and outdoor cooking were the main features of the trip. The girls learned to build fires, make a fuzz stick, cook over a campfire and in the ashes and how to make a beanhole. The hiking trips took them to the Gap and part of the group over to the Little Applegate by way of the Old Cinnabar Trail to the old brick retort, where the bricks were made for the old Brickpile Ranch years ago. They also explored the old Gleim Mill and took a nature hike through the woods of about two miles.
    The girls slept in the open under the stars and reported a wonderful time. Girls taking the trip were Marlyn and Kary Ellen Suksdorf, Helen, Thelma and Myrna Cole, Madelaine Marshall, Sharon Kilburn, Connie and Jean Cutberth, Barbara and Doreen Burnette, and Jahala Rae and Karlyn Eyeslson of Vancouver, Wash. Mrs. Ray Burnette and Mrs. Mae Lowe accompanied the girls and Mrs. Jack Suksdorf and daughter Joan spent two nights with the group. Jahala and Karlyn are nieces of Mrs. Suksdorf and belong to the Horizon Club at Vancouver.

THANKS EVERETT AND RAY
    The Camp Fire Girls want to thank you for the use of your recreation homestead on Wagner Creek. Everett, we hope to take advantage of your generous offer and return again in the near future, and to Ray Redmon who gave his time and truck to take us there.

RED CROSS FIELD DIRECTOR IN KOREA
    Ralph R. Montague of 820 First St. SW, Birmingham, Alabama, a veteran of World War I and a Red Cross Field Director in France during World War II, was in Korea today with American combat troops, the first Field Director to be assigned to the fighting forces in Korea.
    Frank Cleverley, Administrator for Foreign Operations for the American Red Cross, who announced the assignment, said the organization would provide its traditional services to any military units which might be sent to Korea. He pointed out that Field Director would be assigned from the Far Eastern Theater of Operations. He quarters in Tokyo and emphasized the fact that the Red Cross has an adequate trained staff already in the theater.
    Montague first began his service with the Red Cross in France shortly after the Normandy invasion when he went overseas with the Tenth Armored Division. Later he served with the 436th Troop Carrier Group and, from the close of the war until recently, he had been assigned as a Red Cross field representative with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. He arrived in Japan only a month ago to replace an assistant field director who had returned to this country.
    Montague took into Korea Red Cross comfort supplies such as razors, towels, tooth paste and other personal items which combat troops often lose in the field. Also he was prepared to handle emergency messages between the group and their relatives at home.
    Jackson County Chapter of Am. Red Cross announces that inquiries concerning American citizens evacuated from Korea will be accepted and handled by local chapters.
    No inquiries regarding location of military personnel or casualties can be answered at this time.

    James Owen Dry, 59, who was found along the Valley View Road with bullet wounds from a 22 in his chest, is reported in a fair condition in Ashland Community Hospital. Mr. Dry is Mrs. McAbee's father.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
    At a family celebration in the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Dean Dorman, Mrs. May Withrow celebrated her 77th birthday, July 20. Present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Maxson, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Maxson and children, Mr. and Mrs. John Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Willis and children, Mr. and Mrs. E. Akins and children, Earl Withrow, Mr. and Mrs. Don Montgomery and son, Jerry, Mrs. Delbert Goddard and son Delbert, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Withrow, cont'd. [below]

WANT AD SECTION
    DEADLINE for want ads is Thursday noon. Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost--25¢ per insertion. Phone--2-4553. Mail to Box H, Talent or call at 109 S. Second St. Talent.
    FOR SALE--Wurlitzer Piano, two years old. Desk and chair, Radio-phonograph combination, Chrome kitchen set, Black and white enamel wood range, twin bed set (metal), two other beds and springs (double), and lots of other articles. Call at 807 S. Second St. Talent. Call after Friday afternoon.
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.50; Pine, $4.50; Sawdust, $4.00; 400 cu. ft. load. MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP. Phone Ash. 2-8491 or Ash. 2-3201.
    WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASHLAND 8701
    FOR SALE--5 room house--for sale--SEE Dale Momany, 108 North First Talent, or phone Ash. 7764.
    CHICKS--Started chicks and pullets for sale. TALENT HATCHERY. Old Highway South. Phone Ash. 2-1262.
    FOR SALE--Mall chain saw, excellent condition, Model 7. See at O. K. McCurtain Garage.
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order. Machine precision. Lawn mowers sharpened, adjusted and repaired. Floor polisher for rent, 75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    FOR SALE--1934 Chev. 4 door sedan $50. '34 Chev. Panel $75.00. 3rd house south of Valley Auto Wreckers. Highway 99, South.
    WANTS WORK--Reliable lady wants hand ironing and baby sitting. Mrs. Barker, Fern Valley Road, 3rd house on right from Texaco Station at Talent Junction.
    FOR SALE--Green slabs 12 or 16 inches. Yockel Fuel--New Highway. Call ASH. 5981.
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairs or rebuilding, see me. MY WORK IS GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER. Old Highway, South. Phone ASH. 2-3187.
    FOR SALE--Fruit jars, quarts and pints. 106 S. 1 St. Mrs. Grace Parks.
    FOR SALE--New house and lot; 50x109 ft. Reasonable. See E. L. Boyd 116 North St.
    FOR SALE--Washing machine and stationary tubs good condition $45.00. Dining room table and 4 chairs $55.00. Oil heater, large with electric Lesic $70.00. Ada Kelley, first house south of Talent Café.
    RABBITS--New Zealand white rabbits--all sizes--good stock. For sale at 109 S. Second St. Talent.
    SEND Your want ads in by mail or bring them to 109 South Second. News Flashes want ads get quick results! IT PAYS YOU TO ADVERTISE!!!!

INK DRIPPINGS…
    Railroad street sure is rough…Needs gravel…or something…
News Flashes is going to have a new sign…
    Whitey has ice, Lee has picnic supplies, Porters have T-shirts, Ernie has cucumbers and Mae Lowe has a sprained ankle…some life…
    Ed Splitz says that no news is good news…
    Ray Burnette needs a new shirt…
    Some weather…hot…
    Seen: Lucky Gilbreath trying to trap an  unwary salesman into buying him a cup of Parker's delicious coffee…
    Roy Parr has a new car…nice…and visitors…from California…
    Allo Eckles says that Talent needs a chamber of commerce…
    Weyburn Kenyon is still fishing…off and on…
    The new Union 76 station is really o.k.…service too…
    Hepmoe Hickie is painting his new forticite…red…
    A little paint can do wonders for some of these old buildings around town…especially the editors' barn…
    Anybody seen any flying saucers lately?…Probably space ships…
    Ho Hum…………………………

BIRTHDAY--cont.
    Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sommer and daughter and Mrs. Lillie Burnette, the hosts Mr. and Mrs. Dean Dorman and children. Beside children and grandchildren, there were 11 great-grandchildren present.
    Mr. and Mrs. Ray Redmon returned home Sunday from a 10-day vacation in Los Angeles, where they were visiting their daughters.

SUPPER
    The Talent Lions and the Lady Lions will have a pot-luck supper at the Frank Christian home next Thursday nite…

(Boy Scout news next week…)

PROGRESS
    Ma Parker had a shiny new sidewalk installed between her café and the feed store…all concrete work was done by Ray Burnette. Talent now has one good sidewalk!

THE EDITOR SPEAKING
    The following poem, author unknown, expresses a lot of things I believe.
    Every once in a while we feel tempted to tell the world what a dumb cluck of a place we live in.

GARDEN CLUB NEWS
    The Talent Garden Club will meet Aug. 2 at the home of Ruth Crain at 2 PM. Mrs. Knorp will be co-hostess.

O D O CLUB
    The ODO Club will meet at the home of Belle LeVander Aug. 4 at 2 PM.

BASEBALL NEWS
    The Talent PeeWees and Lion Cubs played Ashland at Ashland winning both games the first 8-2 and last 8-3. Gordie Thoreson pitched for the PeeWees and Dick Norris for the Cubs.

    The John Seymours have moved back to Talent from Phoenix.  Unlucky Phoenix--those handsome boys. MMmmmmmmmm
    The Beryl Settlemiers have moved to Ritzville, Washington.
    Ivan Itchkoople and daughter Tanya Jean spent Sunday with friends in Talent.

VISITORS AND HAPPENINGS.
    The Cedric Scharfes had as guests last week Mrs. Scharfe' sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gibb and their two children Billie and Bonnie. While here they, with Mrs. Scharfe and daughter Gail drove to Crater Lake for a day's outing. The visitors were much pleased with the West and may possibly return at a future date and locate some place out here. At present they are living near Fargo, N.D.
    Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tetersell and daughter Jackie of Sac City, Iowa and Ralph Tetersell of Yreka, Cal. were visitors last week at the home of their uncle, Frank Holdridge.
    Andrew Walter is visiting his son Harry and family and his daughter, Mrs. Harold Straus.
    Mrs. Everett Taylor and daughters and Mrs. Taylor's mother, Mrs. B. Hervey left Wednesday to spend a few days at Lebanon.
    Mr. and Mrs. Don Long and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Frazier and son were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Long.
    Al Sherard is spending a few weeks at his daughter's in Grants Pass.
    Mr. and Mrs. Grady Gage and B. Maher of Southern Cal. have been visiting at the home of their uncle, John Butler. They left Tuesday.
    Ronnie Weinhold celebrated his 11th birthday with a bang Thurs. He and his guests attended the matinee in Ashland.
    Miss Marlyn Meadows is visiting at the Ora Meadows'.
    Miss Patty Keys is visiting the Roma Rices.
    Cleo Kenyon and children spent the weekend with her sister at Grants Pass.
    Jack Burdell is much better and is home after spending some time in the hospital.
    The Leo Jacobs have moved into their new home on Bain Street.
    Mrs. Claud Jones, who injured her arm a few weeks ago, is now able to use it.

WANT AD SECTION
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost--25¢ per insertion. Phone Ash. 2-4553. Mail to Box H, Talent or call at 109 S. Second St. Talent. DEADLINE for want ads Thursday noon.
    FOR SALE--Mall chain saw, excellent condition, Model 7. See at O. K. McCurtain Garage.
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairs or rebuilding, See me. MY WORK IS GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER. Old Highway, South. PHONE ASH. 2-3187.
    FOR SALE--1928 Dodge two door sedan. Good condition, good tires. $35.00. See at 109 S. Second.
    WOOD--GREEN--Green slabs 12 and 16 inch. Yockel Fuel--New Highway. Call Ash. 5981.
    FOR RENT--Furnished apartments for rent. See at 101 W. Main.
    CHICKS--Started chicks and pullets for sale. TALENT HATCHERY. Old Highway, South. Phone Ash. 2-1262.
    FOR SALE--2-16" Tires, tubes and wheels for Ford 1929 to 1935 $10.00. Also child's tricycle. See at 304 W. Main St.
    WANTS WORK--Reliable lady wants hand ironing and baby sitting. Mrs. Barker, Fern Valley Road 3rd house on right from Texaco station at Talent Junction.
    FOR SALE--GUARANTEED Ladies stocking and mens socks all kinds. For more information, see Eva Wright, 220 Gibson Apt. H, Worthington Apts.
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.50; Pine, $4.50; Sawdust, $4.00; 400 cu. ft. load. MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP. Phone Ash 2-8491 or 2-3201.
    FOR SALE--Electric iron, good condition. Fly rod, never used. 209 E. Main, C. F. McNutt.
    BARGAINS, BARGAINS, BARGAINS in the want ad section.
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order. Machine precision. Lawn mowers sharpened, adjusted and repaired. Floor polisher for rent, 75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    FOR SALE--New Zealand white rabbits--all sizes--good stock. See at 109 S. Second St. Talent.
    WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE CALL ASH 8701.
    SEND--Your want ads in by mail or bring them to 109 S. Second. News Flashes want ads get quick results!! IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE!!!!

FOUR H CLUB NEWS
    On Sunday, July 16, the Wagner Creek 4H Club members and their parents had a hay ride up to the Forks, where they held a wienie roast and watermelon feed, topping it off with ice cream. The Club members wish to thank Mr. Hopper, who very kindly allowed them the use of his truck for the occasion.
    The Wagner Creek 4H Club held their regular meeting last week. It was decided to send for 4H T-shirts and hats. The next meeting will be held August 18 at Wagner Creek Schoolhouse at 8:00 PM. This will be the last meeting before Fair time and all members are urged to attend.

HISTORY OF BARBERSHOP BUILDING
    The building now occupied by the Talent Barbershop is located on the site which was once occupied by the Talent Blacksmith Shop. As the years went by the property was purchased by Ora (Buck) Manning, who tore down the blacksmith shop, and built a café and an auto court. The building was enlarged and the property went into the hands of Lyle Tame, who added the part which now houses the barbershop, for the Post Office of which he was then Postmaster; the part now occupied by the Watch Shop was a café ran by Mrs. Tame. Later she opened a Novelty Shop, which she then leased to Mrs. C. Miles who later sold to Mrs. Al Sherard who also leased the cabins. Later the Post Office was moved to its present site and Mr. Tame sold the property. After the death of Mrs. Sherard, the building was again remodeled into a restaurant. After several years as a restaurant, it was again remodeled, one half into the Watch Shop and one half into the Barber Shop. At the Barber Shop owned and operated by Les Davis you will find his prices right. His hair cuts and shaves suit the customer. Les is friendly and courteous and always finds the time of day. Next time for your Barber needs--see Les the barber.

WANT ADS contd.
    FOR SALE--Bantam chickens--some for 25¢ each. Also 1 small hen and chickens and 1 Broad-breasted, Old English, high station game banty, rooster and hen. See Mrs. Ralph Hamilton, 104 E. Wagner Ave. Talent, Ore. First house east of the railroad track.
    FOR SALE--Washing Machine $28.00, Dining room table and 4 chairs $55.00, Oil heater with electric Lesic $70.00. Ada Kelley, first house south of Talent Café.

COMINGS AND GOINGS
    Mr. and Mrs. Perry Essary of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Roy Steiger of Berkeley, Calif. are visiting at the home of their brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Steiger.
    Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Brisbane of Berkeley, Calif. are visiting their cousin, Mrs. Leo Jacobs. They will be here till Friday.
    Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lilse of Nome, Alaska spent last weekend with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jacobs. They flew back home Monday, July 24.
    Mrs. Wesley Boyer and son left Wednesday evening for San Jose where she will hunt for living quarters. Wesley will follow her in two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Boyer plan to attend the Bible Institute. Mr. Boyer will study to be a preacher and Mrs. Boyer plans to learn to teach.

STREET REPAIRED
    The County brought in five trucks and repaired Wagner Street across from Lucky's the other day. This street is maintained as part of the County road system. All heavy trucks are now required to go down Wagner instead of Main. The County repair crew also retarred and graveled the Old Highway from the Junction near Jackson Hot Springs and up the hill so that it is much easier riding.

    Myrna M. Zyaphole of Cosden, Idaho is now visiting her mother, Clara Drew…
    Jerry Rice wants his name in the paper…no dice, Jerry, sorry!!
    News Flashes' new sign has been installed and work is also progressing on the future News Flash office…
    USE NEWS FLASHES WANT AD SECTION!

FLAT
    Rodger Mussen had a flat tire Wednesday afternoon while taking a load of dried milkweed seed to Medford.

HOUSE FOR RENT
    Three bedroom modern house…SEE____236 Gibson St…

STORK SHOWER
    Mrs. Joyce Marshall was guest of honor at a stork shower given by Mrs. Jim Mitchell, Miss Irene Perdue and Mrs. Dale Momany at the Momany home Thursday evening, Aug. 3. The color scheme of the decorations were pink and blue gladioli, a glass tree with ribbons leading to the gifts. There were 30 guests present. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

CAMP FIRE NEWS
    Some of the members of the Camp Fire Council and guests met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Ottinger for a pot-luck supper and make plans for camp.
    All girls who plan to go to camp from Talent should bring their bedrolls and luggage to Mrs. Mae Lowe's home on Saturday morning, Aug. 5 before 10 o'clock. Girls who do not have transportation to Lake o' the Woods are to meet at the Ashland City Library by 9 am Sunday, Aug. 6, and cars will pick them up and take them to the camp. All girls are to bring a sack lunch.

FAMILY REUNION
    Mrs. Mary Furrer and brother Dick Kregar were pleasantly surprised last week by the arrival of their mother, Mrs. Della Kregar of Abilene, Kansas and their sisters and families, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cairns and son of Abilene, Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Olson and son of Wakefield, Kansas. Another sister and her daughter, Mrs. John Hamilton of Coos Bay, flew over to spend the weekend. They had not been all together for nine years.

PINOCHLE PARTY
    Mr. and Mrs. Vic Mason held a pinochle party honoring Vic's brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mason. Other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Toling, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mathes, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lacy, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Firestone, Mr. and Mrs. Chet Newton.
    The same evening Mr. and Mrs. W. Mason of Seattle, and their family were guests of their cousins and families at a wienie roast at Roxy Ann.


    The following organizations turned in all that they made: Firemen, Firemen's Wives, Girl Scouts, Garden Club and Community Chest.

BASEBALL NEWS
    The Talent Lions' Cubs defeated Eagle Point 5 to 4 Wednesday night.

COMINGS AND GOINGS
    Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamilton and daughter, Linda, spent the weekend at Coos Bay.
    Mr. and Mrs. Vic Mason and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mathes returned home from a trip to Crescent City, Tillamook, Mt. Hood, Portland and Klamath Falls.
    Mr. and Mrs. Loring Martin and children, Virginia, Jimmy and Charles, spent the weekend at the coast.
    Mrs. John Parisotto and children Susan, Linda and Buddy from Klamath Falls arrived last Sunday to spend a week with Mrs. Parisotto's sisters, Mrs. Geo. Conner and Mrs. Dale O'Harra. Mrs. Conner will accompany her sister upon her return home this Sunday.
    The Hamilton family will hold a family reunion at Bybee Bridge on Sunday, Aug. 6.

WANT AD SECTION
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost--25¢ per insertion. Phone Ash. 2-4553. Mail to Box H, Talent or call at 109 S. Second St. Talent. Deadline for want ads Thursday noon.
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order. Machine precision. Lawn mowers sharpened, adjusted and repaired. Floor polisher for rent, 75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    FOR SALE--Almost new .22 bolt action rifle with box of shells at half price. See at 217 Gibson.
    WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASH 8701
    FOR SALE--Trimmer ends for sale, cheap. Monday through Saturday at TALENT SAW MILLS.
    FOR RENT--Two furnished apartments, 101 W. Main.
    CHICKS--Started chicks and pullets for sale. TALENT HATCHERY, Old Highway South. Phone Ash. 2-1262.
    FOR SALE--Apartment size electric cook stove. 3 burner and oven in perfect condition. Used only 3 years. Call Ash 2-4938 or see at 208 Gibson. Mrs. C. T. Reed Box 6, Talent, Oregon.
    REFRIGERATION--When your refrigerator needs adjusting, repairs or rebuilding. See me. MY WORK IS GUARANTEED. H. T. LUCIER. Old Highway, South. Phone Ash. 2-3187.
    GREEN SLABS--Slabs 12" and 16"--Yockel Fuel--New Highway--Call ASH 5981.
    AUCTION--SHORTY'S AUCTION--3 miles north of Ashland. Every Sunday 1:00 PM. Assignments accepted daily. O. J. Brenner Auctioneer. Auctions contracted [conducted?] daily--except Sunday--See "Shorty."
    BABY SITTING--Reliable lady wants baby sitting or hand ironing. Mrs. Barker, Fern Valley Road. 3rd house on right from Texaco Station at Talent Junction.
    FOR SALE--House and lot also Greenhouse. Also nice building lot with garden and fruit. Two ranges--heating stove and odds and ends. See at 229 Gibson Ave.
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.50; Pine, $4.50; Sawdust, $4.00; 400 cu. ft. load. MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP. Phone Ash 2-8491 or Ash. 2-3201.
    FOR SALE--New Zealand white rabbits all sizes--good stock. See at 109 S. Second St. Talent.
    WANT--Watch repairing--Wes Boyer. Bring to 229 Gibson.


WANT ADS cont.
    FOR SALE--Fruit jars, some good some lousy--your choice. 35¢ per dozen. See at 109 S. Second.
    LOOK FOR THE OPENING of the new photography shop next door to Les the barber.
    Elden McGarrity has had the mumps.
    Gayle Thoreson will present a number of Scottish dances at the Jacksonville Gold Rush celebration, Sunday. Gayle is with the Ashland Kilty Band.
    Miss Barbara Terrill of Portland is visiting her mother this week.

    After sufficient proof Ye Editor is firmly convinced that O. K. McCurtain grows the biggest and best cabbages in the Valley.
    Frank Reed has one of the best specimens of red and pink hollyhock growing in the middle of his alfalfa patch that it has been our pleasure to see in many years. We are convinced that Frank is truly a flower fancier, as he has carefully mowed around this specimen when cutting his hay crop.
    Use NEWS FLASH want ad section!!!!
    The Struggle Buggy has been sold to a local lad, who wishes to remain anonymous.
    A new trash can has been placed near the Post Office by the city.
    Edger Adams' blackberry crop is being harvested by the Talent younger generation.

TALENT SCHOOLS
    The Talent schools will open on September 11: All teachers will report September 7 for group meetings and to prepare for the ensuing year.
    During the summer extensive repainting and redecoration has been done on the buildings. New sidewalks have also been installed between the gym and the buildings. In the primary building, six rooms have had the old-type desks removed and replaced with the new type.
    The faculty for the 1950-51 school year are:
    ELEMENTARY  Loran Casebier, Grade School Principal; Cecile Fifield, Genevieve Holdridge, Enid Casebier, Leona Galinsky, Nell Young, Velma Taylor, Doris Corry, Barney Riggs, Virginia Schopf, Ruth Dews and Gene Farthing.
    HIGH SCHOOL Bernard Smith, Ruby Messenger, Daniel Sage, Irma Parr, Gladys Alberding, Josephine Coffin, George Bray and Maurice Bailey. The Board of Education is composed of Jesse Williams, Chairman, Charles Barnes and Chester Zediker, Grace Millage, Clerk and R. B. Parr, Superintendent.

VACATION…
    Supt. and Mrs. Roy Parr have returned from a ten-day vacation to San Francisco. While in the city they attended the show South Pacific.

HITCHED
    Miss Yvonne Bobbit of Portland and Don Knips were married at Las Vegas last week. Don will continue his law course at the University of Oregon this fall.

ILL
    Grace Parks, who suffered a stroke last week, is seriously ill at her home in Talent.

LES LEAVES
    Karl Johnson, who has been employed for the past year and a half at the Lithia Hotel barber shop, has purchased the Talent Barber Shop. The shop has been completely redecorated.

REUNION AT ROSEBURG
    Mrs. Jack Suksdorf and children left for Roseburg Thursday to attend a family reunion of the Winston and Suksdorf families. They will also go to Bandon before returning home.

WINS
    Bob Lowe won two first places in the open division of the Salem model airplane contest at Salem. Jerry Rice and Sonny Sample accompanied him.

GUESTS
    Arthur Stebler and son, Perry Long, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Griffin of Monett, Missouri were all guests at the Harry Stebler home during the past ten days. While here, the group made a trip to Crater Lake and Crescent City.

NAVY
    Fred Carpenter was notified Wednesday to report back to the Navy.

BACK
    Mrs. Chet Zediker returned home from Santa Cruz, California where she was called by the sudden death of her father.

BIRTHDAY
    Mrs. Peggy Perkins was guest of honor at a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bagley Jr., Friday.

VISITS
    Mrs. G. A. Scharfe and niece Mrs. Pearl Beem are visiting at the home of Mrs. Scharfe's brother Frank Moon at the Weyerhaeuser camp.
    Leota Winsor and son Bob left for Walla Walla, Washington Friday.

CAMP FIRE GIRLS
    The Talent Camp Fire Girls returned from a week's camping at Lake of the Woods with the Ashland groups last Sunday. Going from Talent were Barbara and Glenda Brannon, Doreene and Barbara Burnette, Gayle Thoreson, Carrol Coghill, Madelaine Marshall, Peggy Rowe, Sharon Kilburn and Jeniene Tuman. Highlights of the week were: overnight hike, slumber party, swimming meet, contests, and the grand ceremonial held in the open Saturday night. Many honors were presented to all the girls including the silver cup won by the Lu-Chee-ha-wa group for highest points at the water meet. Doreen Burnette received a special honor for K.P. duty, several received the honor of polliwog, dolphin or fish. The Boy Scouts of Medford presented the girls with a beautiful sign for their camp. The boys in turn were given a Camp Fire badge. The girls all received the fagot finders honor of leather. 12 received the good posture honor. Following the ceremonial, the dream boats made of bark were lighted and set sail on the lake. The boats carried a wish for some friend. A hand craft display was set up for the parents (cont. inside)

SMALL FARMS COUNCIL
    The Small Farms Council met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Kelly on the Anderson Road, July 13.
    Thirty members were present. Mr. Chas. Davis of the West Coast Sugar Beet Seed Company was the speaker. Mr. Davis outlined the possibilities for the production of sugar beet seed by small farmers. Mr. White of the Oregon State Extension gave a brief outline of the work of the experiment station.
    Chocolate cake and ice cream were served and enjoyed.

BRIEFS
    Edna Schroeder is painting the walls of her photo shop pink and green…she didn't say what color the new dark room will be…
    Lee Johnson is going into the car towing business (on a minor scale).
    In last week's issue of NEWS FLASHES, it was reported that the Ted Culvers have a son five foot eleven inches. This was supposed to have been five pounds eleven ounces. Well, congratulations anyhow!
    Cleo Kenyon was pleasantly (?) surprised by the arrival of six potential bidders on her sewing machine after she had sold same Friday nite. (See what a NEWS FLASH want ad will do!!)
    Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coghill and children Nancy and Don, Mr. and Mrs. Brannon, Mr. and Mrs. Les Davis and children and Bill Kilburn spent Saturday and Sunday at Lake of the Woods attending the Camp Fire Ceremonial and banquet.
    Ed Schlar requests that anyone who is interested in buying a new fenobar [sic] contact him at the fish hatchery.


(Camp Fire Girls, Cont.)
and guests to see. Many articles were made including pine cone elfs. Many wild flowers were collected in the swamps, some girls found as many as twenty which were classified after the hike. Mrs. Mae Lowe headed the Camp. The counselors were: Shirley Newbry and Sidney Smith of Ashland, Janet Shaw and Marvel Gage of Coos Bay, Mrs. Champion was the cook and Mr. and Mrs. Jean Arnold of Medford were the caretakers.
    Mr. and Mrs. Henry Enders of Ashland treated the guests and girls with ice cream and cake following the ceremonial Saturday night. The girls all report a wonderful time and expect to return next year.

AROUND AND ABOUT…
    If you are looking for something for that extra special gift or Junior wants a new atomic safe-cracking pocketknife, be sure to check PORTER'S novelty and notions section…No kidding, they have everything!!! At reasonable prices too…
    NEWS FLASHES typist extraordinaire Alice Burnette is now working at the Pinnacle Packing Plant. She reports that she made a hundred and sixteen dollars the first day. (Or was it boxes?).
    Roger Gunkfiddle is visiting his mother in Cactus Junction, Cal.
WANT AD SECTION
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost--25¢ per insertion. Phone Ash. 2-4553. Mail to Box H, Talent or call at 109 S. Second St., Talent. DEADLINE for want ads Thursday noon.
    FOR SALE--Trimmer ends for sale cheap. Monday through Saturday at TALENT SAW MILL.
    FOR SALE--Good 35 Dodge Car cheap. One pair 9½ C all Kangaroo Cowboy Boots, nearly new. Cost $45.00; will sell for $20.00. See Hilton Zeigler, 113 N. Front St., Talent, Oregon.
    FOR SALE--New Zealand white rabbits--all sizes--good stock. See at 109 S. Second St. Talent.
    WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASH. 8701.
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.50; Pine, $4.50; Sawdust, $4.00; 300 cu. ft. load. MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP. Phone Ash. 2-3491 or Ash. 2-3201.
    FOR SALE--Three white does and one white buck as well as 10 of fryer age. Call at 305 S. First after 5 o'clock in the evening. Mrs. Fay Kennedy.
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order. Machine precision. Lawn mowers sharpened, adjusted and repaired. Floor polisher for rent, 75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    FOR SALE--4 room modern house with bath. Shade, berries, and lawn. $2500.00 and garden space. See 127 N. Front St. F. D. Yarnell.
    BABY SITTING--Reliable lady wants baby sitting or hand ironing. Mrs. Barker, Fern Valley Road, 3rd house on right from Texaco Station at Talent Junction.
    WANTED--Washing and ironing in my home satisfaction guaranteed. For information--Call Ash 2-4553 or call at 109 S. Second St.
    AUCTION--SHORTY'S AUCTION--3 miles north of Ashland, Every Sunday at 1:00 PM. Assignments accepted daily. O. J. Brenner, Auctioneer. Auctions contracted daily--except Sunday--See "Shorty."
    CULL PEARS--Come and get for pig feed. Call at BARNES BROS. New Highway 99 North.
    CHICKS--Started chicks and pullets for sale. TALENT HATCHERY, Old Highway, S. Phone Ash. 2-1262.
    GREEN SLABS--12" and 16" Slabs--Yockel Fuel--New Highway--Call Ash. 5981.
    REFRIGERATION--Will look after refrigerator after 6 o'clock & Saturday and Sundays. H. T. Lucier until further notice.

OLD RESIDENT PASSES
    Mrs. Grace Parks, 77 years of age, passed away at her home here Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Parks had been a resident of Talent for 21 years. Mr. and Mrs. Parks owned and operated a grocery store for several years. Mr. Parks preceded her in death in 1945. Mrs. Parks was born June 12, 1873 in Brown County, Ohio.
    She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Iva Blackwell of Ashland and two sons, Wayne Cowdrey of Talent and Roland Parks of Ashland, a brother and two sisters in Ohio, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday morning from the Litwiller Funeral Home with the Rev. A. H. McDonnell officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery beside her husband.

VISITORS AND VACATIONISTS
    Frank S. Perfoto and son, Frank, Jr. of Richmond, Calif., are guests this week at the F. A. Steiger home.
    Mr. and Mrs. E. White left for a vacation. They expect to go to the Pendleton Round-up and the coast before returning. Mr. and Mrs. Don Knips are in charge of the Locker and Grocery during their absence.
    Mr. and Mrs. Ira Culver and Mrs. Baker of Texas visited Crescent City, Calif. last weekend.
    Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walty are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Walty.
    Mrs. James Fleshman and daughter Thelma Smith and her daughter Thelma visited at the Lowe home on Monday. Mrs. Mae Lowe accompanied them to Butte Falls to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Edmondson.
    The Campfire Council will meet at the Ashland Library Monday night at 7:30.
    Mayor and Mrs. Harold Straus and Mrs. Mae Lowe and son Bob attended the Shakespearean Festival Wednesday night.
    Mr. and Mrs. Jim Keys of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roma Rice. Mrs. Keys and Mrs. Rice are sisters. Patricia Keys, who has been visiting her aunt this summer, will return home with her parents.

FOOT BALL PRACTICE
    All boys interested in football please be at the gym at 7:30 PM Monday, Aug. 28. Suits will be issued then. Tuesday, Aug. 29, Dr. Harvey Woods of Ashland will be at the gym to give boys a physical examination. The practice will start at 7:30 Monday evening and continue until 9:00 o'clock to give the boys working in the fruit a chance to attend.

SHAKESPEAREAN NOTES
    On looking through the program put out by the Oregon Shakespearean Festival Association, we were delighted by the marvelous picture illustrating the country and actors and the history of the Festival as well [as] the notes about the costumes and the play on words in the plays. Although we do not like to find fault we were disappointed to see that every town was listed and named except the two closest to Ashland. We are sure that this was just an oversight on the part of the map makers; although our town is small, we are proud of it and would like to feel that we at least appear on the map.

HERE AND THERE
    Rev. and Mrs. Irwin Alger and daughter returned from Newburg Wednesday, where they attended the yearly meeting of the Friends Church for a week. Misses Joanne Joanis and Edna Peters and Rolly Hartley of Talent and Jesse Edwards of Ashland, who accompanied them to the meeting, returned home by bus Saturday.
    Mrs. Katherine Nelson of Ashland visited friends in Talent Wednesday.

HOBO CAMP
    Our roving reporter has brought us word that a hobo camp has been established under the railroad trestle south of Talent.

    Bill Moberly cut off the index finger of one hand in the planer in his shop Wednesday evening.

WANT AD SECTION
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Cost--25¢ per insertion. Phone Ash. 2-4553. Mail to Box H, Talent or call at 109 S. Second St., Talent. DEADLINE for Want-ads-Thursday noon.
    CULL PEARS--Come and get cull pears for pig feed. Call at BARNES BROS. New Highway 99 North.
    FOR SALE--Clothes hamper $1.00, What-not shelf, $1.00, Single burner hot plate, $1.00 and pottery table lamp, $4.00 and 2 sets blonde Hollywood legs both sets $5.00. R. K. Nelson ¼ mile north Talent Junction.
    CHICKS--Started chicks and pullets for sale, TALENT HATCHERY, Old Highway, S. Phone Ash. 2-1262.
    FOR SALE--Trimmer ends for sale cheap, Monday through Saturday at TALENT SAWMILL.
    PICTURES--Hand tooled copper pictures. Make lovely wedding presents. $3.00 and up. Mrs. Reuben Nelson Highway 99 ¼ mile N. Talent Junction.
    WANTED--Washing and ironing in my home satisfaction guaranteed. For information--Call Ash. 2-4553 or call at 109 S. Second.
    FOR SALE--Electric washing machine $28. Good condition. Dining room table and chairs. Ada Kelly next door to Talent Café--south.
    REFRIGERATION--Will look after refrigerator after 6 o'clock & Saturdays & Sundays. H. T. Lucier--until further notice.
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.50; Pine, $4.50; Sawdust, $4.00; 300 cu. ft. load. MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP.  Phone Ash. 2-3491 or Ash 2-3201.
    FOR SALE--Westinghouse electric roaster with table and broiler $25.00. R. K. Nelson ¼ mile north Talent Junction on Highway 99.
    AUCTION--SHORTY'S AUCTION--3 miles N of Ashland, every Sunday at 1:00. Assignments accepted daily. O. J. Brenner, Auctioneer. Auctions contracted [conducted?] daily--except Sunday. See SHORTY.
    WANT--a kitten. Also for sale--red velvet daveno--good condition--See Gust Witte--223 Old Highway South--Phone Ash 5240.
    SITTING--Reliable lady wants sitting or hand ironing. Mrs. [omission] house on right from Talent Junction.
    WANTED--Applications for peach pickers local help preferred--Green Hills Orchard--No Sunday callers--1 mile west on Walden Lane.
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order, machine precision. Lawn mowers adjusted, sharpened and repaired. Floor polisher for rent 75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    FOR SALE--Mahogany Duncan Phyfe dining set--8 pieces. Cost $400.00 new. Will sell or trade--make offer. Table scratched. R. K. Nelson, Highway 99--north Talent Junc.
    GREEN SLABS--12" and 16" slabs--Yockel's  Fuel--New Highway--Ash. 5981.
    FOR SALE--Weaner pigs. See Ray Burnette--Rt. 1 Box 388 or 123 Walden Lane.

GEORGE HAS IT!!
    New special waterproof cement for that special building job can now be purchased at the TALENT LUMBER YARD…Prices on lumber and supplies are priced to meet lowest competitive prices!!!

    Charlie Young has a new wheel balancing unit…Did you know that merely balancing a wheel can add up to twenty-five percent longer life on your tires!!
Remember that the next time you have a blowout!!

    THE TALENT HARDWARE has a fresh supply of ammunition for all of you hunters…Better buy now…

NOTICE BASEBALL BOYS…
    There will be a free picnic for all baseball boys!! Meet at P. J. McAbee Sunday at 2 o'clock…

HERE 'TIS…
    The TALENT BARBER will close his shop so he can get a haircut too. He hasn't decided just what day he will close but watch his ad in News Flashes. (He does ladies' hair styling too…real nice!!)


WANT ADS cont.
    FOR SALE--Hand carved leathercraft billfolds $5.00 and $6.00; belts $5.00, beautiful purses $25.00 and $35.00. Mrs. Reuben Nelson Highway 99 ¼ mile north Talent Junction.
    FOR SALE--Good wood range $25.00 Nona McAbee West Main.
    SHRUB PRUNER--SEE Ted Culver, Culver Apartments
    FOR SALE--New Zealand white rabbits--all sizes--good stock. See at 109 S. Second St. Talent.

RUMORS AND HEARSAY
    We hear that a prominent business man has purchased some small pigs. Our spy system also reports that the pigs did not stay inside the fence which he built for them and that they were chased hither and yonder through the oaks and brush. Now our businessman has discovered the use of electricity as applied to fences and all is peace on Talent Heights and at the Johnsons'.
    We hear that one of our younger generation has parental permission to purchase a $10.00 automobile [illegible] heater and motor [illegible] few years from now--when he's in high school--the cynosure of all eyes.
    Friends of Mrs. Helen Wisner will be happy to hear of her marriage Aug. 14.
    One of our better known amateur weather forecasters has assured us that it will not rain for the next five days. In case of rain see F. A. Steiger.
    News Flashes has been forced into the second hand car business. Only temporarily, we hope…

KEEP OFF THE HOSE
    In regard to the few people who crossed the fire hose Monday night--in the future, anyone who crosses a fire hose will be fined. This is a state law and will be enforced. Firemen have the authority to give tickets in cases like this.
    These fire hoses cost approximately $80.00 per fifty feet. The fire department budget will not take care of this misuse of hose.
    We are looking forward to the cooperation of the public in the future.

WEDDING BELLS
    Miss Dolores Momany, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Momany, and Keith Elson Durham of Ashland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Durham, were married Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist Church in Ashland. The Rev. Robert McIlvenna performed the double ring ceremony. After a trip to California, the young couple will make their home in Ashland.

VISITORS
    Guests for the past ten days of Mr. and Mrs. Dave McConnell on Talent Heights were Mr. and Mrs. James McMillen of Lynwood, Calif. and Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Richmond of Redding, Calif.
    Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Kenyon and three children, Dean, Susie and Dottie, of Cottage Grove have been visiting Mr. Kenyon's brother, Weyburn and family.
    Mr. and Mrs. Home Steiger of Walla Walla, Wn., are visiting at the home of their uncle, Forrest Steiger.
    Mrs. Bob Edmondson and daughter, Mrs. Larry Hargraves and her son Bobbie Hargraves and Mrs. Edmondson's mother, Mrs. Inez Moore, were guests of Mae and Bob Lowe on Wednesday.
    Mr. and Mrs. Frank Piersall of Nampa, Idaho, left Monday for their home. They were here to attend the wedding of their granddaughter, Delores Momany.

RECRUITING DRIVE
    The Talent Volunteer Fire Dept. now numbers about six regular members. Most of the men are out of town during the day, leaving the truck without any crew.
    We of the department would appreciate having anyone who is interested in becoming a member meet at the Fire Station, Monday night at 7:30 PM.

SURVIVOR
    David Goddard, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Goddard, was among the survivors of the hospital ship, Benevolence, according to word received by his parents from the Red Cross. Goddard was not injured in the disaster.

GADABOUTS
    Maybelle Bunnell, Winnie Mason, Gertrude Ottinger and Margaret Mathes attended the Flower Show in Phoenix last Wednesday.
    Ethel May Culver, Liannis Burnette, and Monte Lutz will go to Klamath Falls, Sunday with Eve Prentice Accordiano band to perform for the Order of the Moose, who are having a state convention there.
    Edger Adams has been a guest of his sister, Mrs. Bill Colman of Medford, the past four days.
    Mrs. Mae Lowe and Bob spent Sunday at Butte Falls, while there they attended open house at the grade school.
    Al Sherard has returned home from a six weeks visit to his daughter, Mrs. O.W. Whitsett of Grants Pass. While in Grants Pass, Al attended the County Fair and the Elks Picnic.

NEW ARRIVAL
    Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Henry on Aug. 28 at the Community Hospital in Medford, a girl, weight 7 lb. 9 oz. She has been named Teresa Maureen.

WANT AD SECTION
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the
Talent trade area. Cost--25¢ per insertion. Phone Ash. 2-4553. Mail to Box H, Talent or call at 109 S. Second St., Talent. DEADLINE for want ads--Thursday noon.
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order, machine precision. Lawn mowers adjusted, sharpened and repaired. Floor polisher for rent 75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    BUILDING SUPPLIES. Regular cement (New Hi-Plastic Stucco Cement), Keens white cement, Hot lime, Building blocks, Pumice Chimney, Pyramid foundation blocks, All kinds of new and used lumber and building supplies, windows and doors. TALENT LUMBER YARD, 203 Old Highway, north. Geo. Davis
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.50; Pine, $4.50; Sawdust, $4.00; 300 cu. ft. load. MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP. Phone Ash. 2-3491 or Ash. 2-3201.
    FOR SALE--Small refrigerator for sale. Mrs. Joe Fenton, Fern Valley Road.
    LEATHERCRAFT--Hand carved leathercraft Billfolds $5.00 and $6.00; belts $5.00, Beautiful Purses $25.00 and $35.00. Mrs. Reuben Nelson, Highway 99, ¼ mile north Talent Junction.
    FOR SALE--Four room modern house with bath for sale. Shade, berries, lawn and garden space. $2500. See at 127 N. Front St. F. D. Yarnell.
    GREEN SLABS--12" and 16" slabs--YOCKEL FUEL--New Highway--Ash. 5981
    FOR SALE--Good Spark Oil heater--nearly new--200 gal. tank and fixtures from tank to house. Mrs. Cora Henrickson--next door to lumber yard.
    CHICKS--Started chicks and pullets for sale. TALENT HATCHERY, Old Highway South. Phone Ash. 2-1262.
    FOR SALE--One of Ashland's older homes; located on 1½ A of fine garden soil. Has family assortment of tree & berry fruits. $1500.00 down payment required to settle estate. Easy terms. Full price $3500.00 Discount given for cash settlement. See or write Mrs. Eva Franklin, Rt. 1, Box 68 Talent for further detail.
    AUCTION--SHORTY'S AUCTION 3 miles north of Ashland, every Sunday at 1:00 pm. Assignments accepted daily. O. Brenner, Auctioneer. Auctions contracted daily--except Sunday. See SHORTY.
    CULL PEARS--Come and get cull pears for pig feed. Call at BARNES BROS. Near Highway 99 north.
    FOR SALE--Trimmer ends for sale, cheap. Monday through Saturday at TALENT SAWMILL
    PICTURES--Hand tooled copper pictures. Make lovely wedding gifts. $3.00 and up. Mrs. Reuben Nelson, Highway 99, ¼ mile north Talent Junction.

WANT ADS cont.
    FOR SALE--Hand carved leathercraft billfolds $5.00 and $6.00; belts $5.00, Beautiful purses $25.00 and $35.00. Mrs. Reuben Nelson Highway 99 ¼ mile north Talent Junction.
    FOR SALE--Good wood range $25.00 Nona McAbee West Main.
    FOR SALE--New Zealand white rabbits--all sizes--good stock. See at 109 S. Second St. Talent.
    WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE CALL ASH. 8701.

SURPRISE PARTY
    Miss Lilah Parker was pleasantly surprised Saturday evening, on her birthday, when Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Long and Mr. and Mrs. Lucky Gilbreath bringing birthday cakes and Mr. and Mrs. George Kerby bringing homemade ice cream appeared to help her celebrate her birthday. She also received a lovely plant in the afternoon from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schuler.
    Mr. and Mrs. Dale Momany to move to their new home in Ashland. They are moving Friday. We will miss the Momanys, who are good neighbors. Mr. Momany will continue to work at Allen's Ideal Market.
    Butch Watson of Anderson Creek has purchased the meat market in the Ashland Groceteria. Good Luck Butch.
    Mrs. Harry Walter, who underwent a major operation recently, returned to her home last Sunday. She is getting along very well.
    Mr. Momany seemed more nervous than the bride-to-be on the recent occasion when he escorted her to the pulpit.
    Mrs. Nettie Naugle visited Mrs. Marian Beeson Thursday.
    Karen Bohls spent last Saturday night with Miss Virginia Martin.
WANT ADS, cont.
    FOR SALE--Electric washing machine $28. Good condition. Dining table and four chairs. Ada Kelly next door to Talent Café south.
    REFRIGERATION--Will look after refrigerator after 6 o'clock & Saturdays & Sundays. H. T. Lucier--until further notice.
    FOR SALE--Bartlett pears 50¢ per box. Bring your own container. 102 South Front St. Moberly's.
    WANTED--Washing and ironing in my home--satisfaction guaranteed. For information call Ash. 2-4553 or call at 109 S. 2nd.
    WANT--Reliable girl wants job taking care of children now and during the winter months. Joanne Kendall Rt. 1 Box 108-A, Ashland, Oregon.
    FOR SALE--Picking ladders--Bargain--12-14-16 ft. KOUNZ Beeson Lane and Wagner Creek Road.
    FOR SALE--Electric iron, Fish rod, custom built, and trash burner, slightly used. C. F. McNutt, 209 E. Main across from City Hall.
    FOR SALE--Box of girls' dresses and so on, all good, fit 5-6 yr.-old, including velvet dress. As is $5.00--217 Gibson St.
    FOR SALE--New Zealand white rabbits--all sizes--good stock. See at 109 S. Second St. Talent.
    WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASHLAND 8701.
    Our new advertiser, Mr. Thomas of Medford, has been in the business of cleaning septic tanks, cesspools and repair work for the past 39 years and guarantees his work for six months. His prices are low. He also gives free inspection. It is a pleasure to advertise for Mr. Thomas, as we feel that the outlying district of Talent is in need of this service.

August 25, 1950
Dear Sirs:
    In the FOR SALE column of your Friday, August 25th NEWS FLASHES it was stated that you had for sale "2 sets BLONDE HOLLYWOOD LEGS."
    My girlfriend and I were particularly interested, as ours are in very bad shape. However, we have brown hair instead of blonde hair. If you know whether or not the "Hollywood legs" would go with our complexion as well as that of a blonde, please notify us.
    In reply our editor says "Our legs expert assures us that the Hollywood legs will go quite well with your complexion, girls; but he also advises us that your old legs are still quite--mmmmm--nice. If you are still not satisfied, you might try a coat of varnish."

    Ernie Allen is sporting a new red pickup.
    We hear that one of our younger wolves is getting a black convertible.
    The Talent Fire Dept. were lowering fire hazards by burning off vacant lots Monday night.
    The Mens softball team beat the Cheney Studs winners of the Central Point League by a score of 17 to 7.
    Mrs. Irl Beam, who has spent the past month with the Scharfes, left for her home in Peoria, Ill. Monday. She is Mrs. Scharfe's niece.
    Whitey and Norma escaped from Harold's Club in Reno by spending less money than anyone else we ever heard of; Whitey spent a nickel. He felt the show was worth that.
    Guests at the Mathes home this last week included cousins of Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. Bill McClellan and son, Bob of San Francisco, Mrs. W. A. Mills, Clarence's aunt of Jacksonville and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Strahan of Rogue River.
    Mr. Glen Christian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christian, is returning to school at Moscow, Idaho where he is a senior and also plays with the Idaho football team.

ELIZABETH LEAMING
    Elizabeth Leaming, age 71, passed away suddenly Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the Community Hospital in Medford. Mrs. Leaming suffered a stroke while en route to visit her daughter Mrs. Elton Hart in Medford. She has been a resident of Talent for forty-three years, her husband having passed away in 1924. She is survived by three sons, Collier and Charles of Talent and Ed of Shady Cove, three daughters; Mrs. Elris Cochran of Crescent City, Mrs. Les Meyers of Klamath Falls and Mrs. Elton Hart of Medford. She is also survived by one brother, Frank Maness of Talent and five grandchildren. Perl's funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Rev. Irwin Alger will officiate at the services to be held at 1:30 Saturday. Interment will be in the Stearns cemetery.

NEWS NOTES……
    Alice Burnette is reducing.
    Extensive repair work has been done on Gibson and First streets. The city council is to be congratulated.
    Don't forget kids, school starts on September 11, and it is to be a full-day session……
    Ronnie Rice, Carl Perdue and a couple of other junior commandos were seen sweeping the Talent Feed Store Thurs.
    Jimmy McAbee and Jack Barrett were also seen busily cleaning Lee Johnson's bay window. (The one on the front of his store.) Wha Hoppen?
    Word has been received from the Medford Prop Nuts that one of the biggest model airplane contests in the state will be held the tenth of this month out on the Agate Desert by Camp White. Talent's younger set will turn out in full force!!
    SEEN--Myrtle Porter discussing high finance with a tiny terrorist.
    In an exclusive statement to the city editor of News Flashes, Dave McConnell stated that in his opinion, his guests were more important than Lee's pigs. Could be, could be.
    Henry Lucier has some pretty colored wire. Comes in three colors--grey, cream and brown. That's service!!! Henry also has a new radio that is guaranteed to give John Sample some healthy competition.
    The Sample family is going to Yreka for a big radio hamfest.
    If you have something that you want to sell, use News Flashes' want ad section for real results.
    Football has made its annual fall comeback to Talent with resumption of practice at the local field.


LOCKER GROCERY ENTERED
    For the second time in a period of two years, the Locker Grocery has been the target of petty thieves. Sometime during Monday night a front window was broken and the cash register taken. To date, the thief or thieves has not been apprehended. Local and State Police have been investigating the theft and it is hoped by the editors that some progress will be made.

NEW PRESIDENT
    Clarence Holdridge has been elected president of the Rogue Valley Camp of Gideons at a business session last week at the First Christian Church in Medford.
    Mrs. Clarence Holdridge was elected Vice President of the auxiliary. The meeting included a potluck dinner and program.

GARDEN CLUB
    The Garden Club will hold their annual flower show Wednesday September 20th.

FISHERMANS' CORNER
    Neil Stockebrand and Mr. & Mrs. Johnson spent Sunday at Diamond Lake fishing. Neil wouldn't say how many fish he caught, but he did say that he didn't get "skunked."
    Weyburn Kenyon and son Tony accompanied by brother Arla Kenyon with his son Weyburn were fishing at Fish Lake Sunday. (If you are still confused, Weyburn is Weyburn's uncle and vice versa--or something!)
    Ernie Allen of the Ideal Market spent a very profitable Monday at Diamond Lake fishing. He caught one fish.

VISITORS
    Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby Conner and daughter Pamela of Merrill, Oregon, are spending a week at the home of Mrs. Conner's sister, Mrs. Glen Withroe. Friday, Pamela will celebrate her 2nd birthday with a party at the home of her aunt.

EXAMINATION
    There will be a Postmaster examination this fall for a postmaster at Camp White. Applications can be secured at the Talent Post Office. Any resident of surrounding towns including Talent may apply. Applications must be in by Sept. 28th. Veterans have preference.
    Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carmen and daughter are spending two weeks in California visiting friends and relatives.

ATTEND FAIR
    Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stebler returned home Wednesday evening from Salem where they attended the State Fair. They report that the fair was really good this year.

SAM JR.
    A real Uncle Sam was seen on the streets of Talent Wednesday afternoon riding down the main drag on a tricycle with his coat tails flying in the breeze. (He was Ronnie Smith!)

GOIN GONE
    Mrs. Floyd Goin and Son Johnnie and Mrs. Sylvia Logan have returned home from a ten-day vacation and visit to Idaho and Eastern Oregon. They visited Mrs. Logan's brother Ben Webster and family and also other relatives and friends.

HERE
    Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Morley and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gilmore of Bellflower, California are guests at the Frank Christian home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Morley are the parents of Mrs. Christian.

ORCHIDS…
    After visiting the new Barnes packing house Monday, the editor realized the value of such a plant for Talent. Mr. Barnes employs about forty-five people mostly from the Talent area. The building is up to date and well constructed. Two shifts have been running on the Bartletts which are now being packed. The building is cool and comfortable with conveniences for the packers. The location is near enough for the workers to go home for lunch or get a cup of coffee at the junction. Mr. Barnes is to be congratulated for bringing the packing house to Talent.

MORE VISITORS
    Mrs. Bill Hotchkiss of John Day, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hamilton and children Donna and Gordon of Nevada are visiting at the home of their mother, Mrs. May Hamilton.

MEETING…
    The Wa Tu Hi Yie (?) Camp Fire group will meet at the home of Mrs. Ira Culver Monday afternoon at three o'clock.


IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE…
    News Flashes has a greater circulation than all the other papers combined in the Talent area. Advertise in News Flashes' Want Ad section for economical classified advertising.

Here's more tidbits…
    A shoe repair shop will open Saturday at Al's Paint Shop. Nope, Al doesn't do the work. He sells paint…at reasonable prices too. Hear that Ronnie Rice is sick… probably spring fever…or love? What do you think of the color of Porter's and the Hardware Store ads? It's supposed to be pink…looks more like rose…or salmon…or something.  Wish our lawn looked as nice as Edger Adams'. Jimmy McAbee wants to know when Washington crossed the Delaware. We give up….

WANT AD SECTION….
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent area. Rates: 25¢ per insertion…Phone Ash. 2-4553 or mail to Box H, or call at 109 South Second St. Deadline for want-ads…Thursday noon…
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order, machine precision. Lawn mowers adjusted, sharpened and repaired. Floor polisher for rent 75¢ per day--AL'S PAINT SHOP
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.00…Pine $4.50; sawdust $4.00 300 cu. ft. load. MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP. Phone Ash. 2-3201 or Ash. 2-3491.
    WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, call ASHLAND 8701
    LEATHERCRAFT--Hand carved leathercraft billfolds $5.00 and $6.00. Belts $5.00, beautiful purses $25.00 and $35.00. Mrs. Reuben Nelson, Hiway 99 ¼ mile north Talent Junction.
    CHICKS--Started chicks and pullets for sale. TALENT HATCHERY, Old Hiway South. Phone Ash. 2-1262
    GREEN SLABS--12" and 16" slabs--YOCKEL FUEL…New highway ph. Ashland 5981
    AUCTION--SHORTY'S AUCTION 3 miles north of Ashland, every Sunday at 1:00 a.m. Assignments accepted daily. O. J. BRENNER, Auctioneer. See SHORTY
    CULL PEARS--Come and get cull pears for pig feed. Call at BARNES BROS.--Hiway 99 north.
    FOR SALE--Trimmer ends for sale cheap. Monday thru Saturday at TALENT SAWMILL
    PICTURES--Hand tooled copper pictures. Make lovely wedding gifts. $3.00 and up. Mrs. Reuben Nelson, Hiway 99 ¼ mile north Talent junction.
    RABBITS--New Zealand white rabbits all sizes…good stock. See at 109 S. Second Talent
    FOR SALE--Electric washing machine $28 good condition. Dining table and four chairs. Ada Kelly next door to Talent Café south.
    REFRIGERATION--Will look after refrigerator work after 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays. Until further notice. H. T. Lucier.
    FOR SALE--Bartlett pears 50¢ per box. Bring your own container. Moberly's at 102 S. Front St.
    WANTED--Washing and ironing in my home. Satisfaction guaranteed. For information call Ash. 2-4553 or call at News Flash Office.
    TO GIVE AWAY--Two part Persian kittens…one dark and one yellow. Mrs. George Galbraith on Wagner Creek Road.
CARD OF THANKS
    We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindly help and sympathy and for the beautiful floral offerings for our mother and sister Mrs. Elizabeth Leaming.


    HERE IS A REMINDER!!! Does your radio or household appliances need repairing? Just remember that J-M ELECTRONICS (John-Andrew Tuman, technician) can do the job for you quickly and economically!!! Just phone Ashland 2-7498.
    Did you know that you prospective hunters can get your hunting license, guns, ammunition, pocket warmers and red hat at the TALENT HARDWARE!!!!!
    Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sutton of Calif. are expected to visit at the homes of Ira and Al Culver this weekend. Mrs. Sutton is Ira & Al's sister.

PLANTS FOR SALE--
    Perennial plants 40¢ per dozen. Snapdragons both pink and green. Columbine long spurred. Baby's Breath pink and double white only 15¢ each. Chinese bell flower and many other plants.--Mrs. George Galbraith on Wagner Creek Road.
    We wonder when the hole in the road between the T.I.D. and Skeeters' Garage is going to be fixed.
    Now is the time to see or call Geo. Yockel for that Load of Green Slabs for your winter wood.
    Charlie Young is supposed to have some football schedules for free at his station. (SHELL) Better check!
    SCHOOL DAZE Monday school starts. There will be an all-day session. This is a good idea from long-suffering parents' standpoint. Usually kids think that the first day is reserved for showing the teacher how much they have grown and then go fishing. Well, kiddies, them there days is done gone forever, so get your pencil and slate and be prepared to stick around for a while. Remember, just nine short months and then vacation time again!
    Jerry Rice has joined the staff of News Flashes as general helper and special undercover man.

THE EDITOR SPEAKING…
    The editor of News Flashes has just returned from the playground in back of the city hall. Do you think that Talent has a modern up-to-date playground for the use of the children of Talent? If you do, you had better change your mind and change it fast! The beautiful brick fountain standing in the center of the playground has been completely ruined by some person or persons who smashed the porcelain bowl and then knocked chunks of concrete out of the top! Is this to be the way that the people of Talent are to be repaid after two years of work in their efforts to build a decent playground? What else has been "going on" at the playground?
    Take a look at the big cement-block fireplace and see what it looks like now…with bricks pried out and broken and the metal top ripped out! In 1936 a complete playground was installed by the chamber of commerce and it lasted only about a month before being completely destroyed. Is this going to be the fate of the new playground? Before the new equipment was installed, a lot of people made the remark that it wouldn't do any good to fix a decent playground because the kids would just tear it up and not appreciate it. So far, it looks as if a few mistrained brats are going to make this prophecy come true for the rest of the kids of Talent! Unless the playground equipment is used correctly, it is a waste of time, effort, and money to attempt to fix it up. What about it, kids, are you going to let a few destructive punks spoil everything for you?

NEW BLEACHERS
    New bleachers were installed on the football field by the Talent Lions Club. Doing the work were Ira Culver, Chas. Lakey, George Bray, Loran Casebier and Ted Culver. The Lions Club is to be congratulated as well as thanked!

SCHOOL
    Talent schools opened with a bang Monday and with a generous over-supply of students. At last count there were 319 in grades and hi school teachers noted an increase.

PARTY
    The Crater Lake Camp Fire girls will open their fall activities with a party Monday night at the City Hall.

WIN
    Bob Lowe and Jerry Rice attended the fourth annual model airplane contest sponsored by the Medford Prop Nuts. They brought home two first prizes, two second prizes and one third prize. Also attending the meet were Mr. and Mrs. Romay Rice, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Steiger and Mae Lowe.


WHITEY RETURNS
    Mr. and Mrs. E. White of the Valley Locker returned from a vacation trip to the coast. Whitey was fishing for whales.

COMING AND GOING
    Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lunsford have moved to Talent where Roy will assist his brother Ed in the Mobil Garage. Ed and family has taken a vacation and went to Yakima, Washington to visit relatives.

DRAFT
    Jerry Klimich returned from Salem Wednesday where he has been for his physical to enter the armed services.

LEAVE
    Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Smith and family returned to Washington after being unable to find a house for rent in the Talent area. Mr. Smith was to teach math in the Talent Hi School.

ATTENDS
    Attending the flower show at Central Point Wednesday were Maybelle Bunnell, Gertrude Ottinger and Margaret Mathis.
GARDEN CLUB-
    The Talent Garden Club will hold their annual "Autumn Harvest of Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables." Unique and antique and unusual containers…All welcome to exhibit anything that grows in a garden. Plant sale, silver tea…Sept. 20 2 to 9 p.m. city hall…Everyone welcome.

KNIVES AND MORE KNIVES
    Have you seen the collection of pocket knives at the Talent Barber Shop? Karl Johnson, our barber, has a very interesting collection, big, little and medium sizes. Some with historical backgrounds, some just knives. One in particular dates back to Grandpop's time. It weights about ¼ pound and has everything from a wrench on one end to the knife itself. One knife was lost by Karl in the South Pacific and returned to him by a buddy. Another he got while a Filipino was about to knife another boy. Karl came up with a strong right to the chin. Result--a knife. Last but not least, out of his collection of 125, you will find one he got while a member of the Lone Ranger's fan club. Hi Ho Silver… I'm sure if you guess the exact weight of his collection he will give you a free haircut…Any of you who have an old knife that you want to add to his collection, just throw it in a handy box while you get your hair cut.

WANT ADS CONT.
    WANTED--Washing and ironing in home…satisfaction guaranteed. For information call Ash. 24553 or call at News Flash office.
    PLANTS FOR SALE--Perennial plants 40¢ per dozen. Snapdragons both pink and green. Columbine long-spurred. Baby's breath pink and double white only 15¢ each. Chinese bell flower and many other plants…Mrs. George Galbraith on Wagner Creek Road.
    YOUR AD in this space for only 25¢ per week. It pays to advertise in Talent News Flashes for complete coverage in Talent area!
    FOR SALE at Talent Lumber Yard--Regular cement…New Hi-Plastic Stucco cement…Keens white Cement…Hot lime…Building Blocks…Pumice chimneys…Pyramid Foundation Blocks…ALL KINDS OF NEW AND USED LUMBER…BUILDING SUPPLIES…WINDOWS AND DOORS…Reasonable Prices--203 Old Hiway North. George Davis.
    FOR SALE--Electric washing machine $28 good condition. Dining Table and four chairs…see Ada Kelly next door to Talent Café South.


WANT AD SECTION……
    Your ad inserted in the column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent Area. Rates: 25¢ per insertion…Ph. Ash. 24553 or mail to Box H. Personal calls may be made at 109 S. Second. Deadline: Thursday Night…
    FOR SALE--Gun. 30-06 Enfield Rifle partially converted to sporter. $50.00 Phone 24554 or call at 106 North First after 5 p.m.
    LUMBER--See the low-grade lumber at Norton's Lumber Company before you buy. $40 a thousand. Phoenix, end of 5th St. Phone Med. 3-2888. Deliveries made in Talent!
    WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASHLAND 8701
    YOUR AD in this space for only 25¢ per week!
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order, machine precision. Lawn mowers adjusted and sharpened. Repairs made. Floor polisher for rent at 75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.00…Pine $4.50--sawdust $4.00 300 cu. ft. load. MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP. Phone Ash. 2-3201 or 2-3491.
    FOR SALE--Good used sewing machine. Very cheap. 106 W. Main. P. J. McAbee. Phone 27496.
    FOR SALE--Feather tick…¾ size. Mrs. Gust Witte 223 Old Hiway South Phone Ash. 5240
    TOMATOES at Frank Reed's. Road east of Skeeters Garage, 2nd box beyond Bear Creek Bridge. 2½¢ lb.
    FOR SALE--38 Ford 4 door sedan…new rings, generally good. $195.00 Milo Stephens Rt. 1 Box 599 on Rapp Lane 1 mile south of Talent.
    CUCUMBERS also grapes (Concords for jelly and juice) Wagner Creek road south of Talent at Butler Fruit Ranch.
    FOR SALE--Gas Range…good shape combination gas with trash burner. For information, see Charlie Young at Junction Point Shell Station.
    CHICKS--Started Chicks and Pullets for sale. Talent Hatchery, old hiway South. Ph. Ash 2-1262
    LEATHERCRAFT--Hand carved leathercraft billfolds $5.00 and $6.00. Belts $5.00, beautiful purses $25 and $35. Mrs. Reuben Nelson, Hiway 99 ¼ mile north of Talent junction.
    GREEN SLABS--12" and 16" slabs--Yockel Fuel…New Hiway Ph. Ash 5981
    AUCTION--Shorty's Auction 3 miles north of Ashland. Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Assignments accepted daily. O. J. Brenner, Auctioneer see Shorty.
    CULL PEARS--Come and get cull pears free for pig feed. Barnes Bros. packing house. Hiway 99 north.
    FOR SALE--Trimmer ends for sale cheap. Monday thru Saturday at Talent Sawmill.
    PICTURES--Hand tooled copper pictures. Make lovely wedding gifts. $3.00 and up. Mrs. Reuben Nelson Hiway 99 ¼ mile north Talent jctn.
    RABBITS--New Zealand white rabbits all sizes…good stock…see at 109 South Second…Talent
    REFRIGERATION--Will look after refrigerator work after 6 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays until further notice. H. T. Lucier.

STUFF 'N' NONSENSE…
    Check over Porter's ad…just what the heck is "Beanee Weenee"? Sounds like a new hat!!!
    Did you know that you can buy a pickle for a nickel at Lee's? Ronnie Rice says that he wants a girlfriend. Specifications: must have her own hair and teeth, must not weigh less than two hundred pounds and must at least be in the third grade at school. Anyone interested can contact Ronnie.

BEN CLARK PASSES--
    Funeral service for Ben Clark who passed away at White Owl, South Dakota Monday will be held from the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Miss Alice May Woolley will officiate. Mr. Clark has been a resident of Talent for many years. At the time of his death he was visiting relatives in South Dakota.

MORE ON THE PLAYGROUND:
    As News Flashes goes to press, we wish to report that some progress has been made in locating the ones responsible for the destruction of the fountain.  It is sincerely hoped by the staff that some action will be taken to prevent any further destruction to playground equipment. After News Flashes was published last week, we learned that other things had been happening at the playground…Did you know that the rest rooms had to be locked up because someone persisted in filling the units with rocks and sand? Did you know that someone has been making a practice of breaking out the seats in the swings as fast as they could be replaced? Is this playground issue to be passed lightly off as "merely the inevitable" and forgotten or is something going to be done about it? We wonder….

SCHOOL DATA
    Roy Parr, Superintendent, reports that the enrollment at the Talent Schools has shown a 16.2% increase over last year's enrollment. This is the highest increase of any school in Jackson County! Here is the listing for the enrollment:
First grade--52, Second grade--35, Third--38, Fourth--46, Fifth--33, Sixth--50, Seventh-36, Eighth--37 and the high school reported a total of 110. The entire enrollment totals up to 437 pupils. Royal Hart will replace Bernard Smith as mathematics teacher in high school.
    Annual student body elections have resulted in the following appointments:
    Student body president--Bill Smith, Vice President--John Newton, Secretary--Mary Rice, Business Mgr.--Ronald Tiggs and Ilean Oliver.
    Editors of the school paper are Joanne Joaniss and Pat Henry. President of the Senior Class is Jerry Montgomery. President of the Junior class is Kenny Reynolds, Sophomore and Freshman Presidents are Larry Quackenbush and Kay Carter. Editors of the school annual are Coleen Carter and Edna Peters. Congratulations to all concerned!

PICTURES
    Those who ordered June Jamboree pictures can now pick them up at the Talent Hardware.

NEW PRESIDENT
    Lucky Gilbreath is the new Lions president. He takes the place of Charles Lakey who resigned for business reasons. The Lions met at the Talent Café Thursday nite for a delicious Parker-style dinner.


HUNTING
    Harold Straus left Thursday for Edgewater, Canada to hunt moose, bear and tiger. Harold expects to do all of this in three weeks and he has promised to bring back all of the aforementioned animals alive if necessary.

NOTES
    Among the first-year students to enter S.O.C. E. are Joel Strauss and George Baylor.
    The Lee Johnsons and the Henry Luciers picnicked somewhere, sometime Sunday.
    Bill Gleim has purchased a new logging truck.
    Mrs. Jess Francis and children of Butte Falls visited at the Lowes' Monday.
    Mr. and Mrs. Les Hamilton of Ashland Heights visited Mr. and Mrs. Dave McConnel of Talent Heights on Saturday. (some heights!)
   
FLOWERS--
    The annual fall flower show was presented at the City Hall Wednesday night by the Talent Garden Club. There were 15 tables of choice flowers of all kinds. Displays included winter bouquets, garden vegetables, and corsages. Over 200 guests visited the show during the day and evening. Tea, coffee and cakes were served during the course of the show. In addition to the many beautiful flower displays, there was an additional treat of a display of fine old china, jugs and pots. In all respects, the flower show was a complete success and the Talent Garden Club is to be complimented.
WANT AD SECTION…
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent area. Rates 25¢ per insertion…Phone Ash. 24553 or call at 109 South Second. Mail to Box H. Deadline for ads Thursday night…
    FOR SALE--Gun…30-06 Enfield Rifle partially converted to sporter. $50.00 Phone 24554 or call at 106 North First after 5 p.m.
    LUMBER--See the low-grade lumber at Norton's Lumber Company before you buy. $40.00 a thousand. Phoenix end of 5th Street. Ph. Med. 3-2888. Deliveries made in Talent!!!
    WHEN IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE…CALL ASHLAND 8701
    GREEN SLABS 12 and 16 inch slabs Yockel Fuel on New Hiway. Ph. Ash 5981
    YOUR AD in this space for only 25¢ per week!!!
    BUY a tankful of gas and get your car washed for only $1.00 at the Shell Station at Junction Point. Special: Batteries charged--75¢
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order--machine precision. Lawn mowers sharpened and adjusted. Repairs made. Floor polisher for rent at 75¢ per day. Al's Paint Shop.
    SLAB WOOD--Fir, $5.00; Pine $4.50; sawdust $4.00 300 cu. ft. load. MAGNOLIA LUMBER CORP. Phone Ash. 2-3201 or 2-3491
    TOMATOES--at Frank Reed's on road east of Skeeters' Garage, second box beyond Bear Creek bridge. 2½¢ per pound.
    CHICKS--Started chicks and pullets for sale at the Talent Hatchery, Old Highway South. Ph. Ash. 2-1262.
    LEATHERCRAFT--Hand carved leathercraft billfolds $5.00 and $6.00. Belts $5.00, beautiful purses $25 and $35. Mrs. Reuben Nelson, Hiway 99, ¼ mile north of Talent junction.
    AUCTION--Shorty's auction 3 miles north of Ashland. Every Sunday at 1 p.m. Assignment accepted daily. O. J. Brenner, auctioneer. See Shorty.
    CULL PEARS--Come and get cull pears free for pig feed. Barnes Bros. packing house. Hiway 99 North.
    FOR SALE--Trimmer ends for sale cheap. Monday thru Saturday at Talent Sawmill.
    PICTURES--Hand tooled copper pictures. Make lovely wedding gifts. $3 and up. Mrs. Reuben Nelson Hiway 99, ¼ mile north Talent jctn.
    REFRIGERATION--Will look after refrigeration work after 6 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays until further notice. H. T. Lucier
    WANTED--Washing and ironing in private home. Satisfaction guaranteed. For information call Ash. 24553 or call at News Flashes office.
    PLANTS FOR SALE--Perennial plants 40¢ per dozen. Snapdragons both pink and green. Columbine long-spurred. Babys breath pink and double white only 15¢ each. Chinese bell flower and many other plants. Mrs. George Galbraith on Wagner Creek Road.
    WASHING MACHINE For sale…good condition only $28…Dining table and four chairs…See Ada Kelly next door to Talent Café south.
    FOR SALE--Dandy bed with box springs…Inner spring mattress full size. First house west of Talent Lumber Yard. Ph. 23194


DID YOU KNOW--
    that Talent Schools have grown 16 percent? The schools are growing because Talent is growing faster than any other community in Jackson County. Help Talent grow by patronizing your home merchants! They help support the community by paying taxes. Keep Talent Growing! KEEP TRADING AT TALENT!

TALENT WINS
    The Talent Bulldogs won their first football game of the season with the healthy score of 16 to 6. Their opposition: Prospect.

MORE NEWS
    Guests the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Gilbreath were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mitchell of Bakersfield, California. The Gilbreaths took their guests to Crater Lake Sunday.
    Mrs. H. M. Work of Talent was injured in a two car collision at Medford on Thursday morning. She suffered a lacerated and fractured hand and she was confined to Osteopathic Hospital for a day.
    Mrs. J. Babb is critically ill at her home on the old highway. She is the mother of Florence Hartley.
    Twenty-six Campfire Girls and guests enjoyed a square dance party at the City Hall Monday night.
    Don Lucier has a badly torn lip. Caused from football practice or too much smooching!
    Mr. and Mrs. Don Knipps left for Eugene Friday. Don will attend the University of Oregon.
    The hole on the Valley View Street has finally been filled.
    New electric score board has been installed in the gym by Fluhrer's Bakery.

FUTURE FOOTBALL
    The grade school football team will play their first game of the season with Phoenix Wednesday evening. Game time 8 p.m. at the local field. (Talent)
    The lady Lions are having a new score board made by Dave McConnell for the football field. We would like to see it in operation at the next game.

SEEN
    Two Fuller Brush salesmen in the barber shop giving Karl Johnson a bad time. Incidentally, Karl has a hundred and eighty-five knives, not a mere hundred and twenty as we reported last week. (We wonder if Karl and Lee Johnson are related!)
    Fisherman White reports that it is never too late to fish. He caught the limit Wednesday in his usual secret spot.
    Jack and Bob Seymour and Jim Bergren were seen boy scouting Thursday.
    Thru the want ad column, Nona McAbee had several calls for her sewing machine. She sold it!
    Edger Adams has been feeling a little under the weather lately. Too much excitement from the football game!
    Check Porter's ad…Drene--2 for 26¢. Regular 25¢ boxes too!

MORE WANT ADS
    FOR SALE--Parakeets $5.00 a pair or $3.00 each. Chicken coops 25¢ and 50¢ each. Bottles for canning catsup. Used fruit jars reasonable. Large oil drum. Mrs. Ralph Hamilton 104 East Wagner Street…First house east of railroad tracks.
    FOR SALE--Writing desk almost new…$18. Chest of drawers $5. Full size bed, inner spring mattress with matching box springs only $50. Washing machine and two laundry tubs all in good condition. $10. Small radio--make offer. Can be seen at 127 North Front Street in Talent.
    FOR SALE--Five boxes of 12 ga. shotgun shells No. 5 and 6 shot $2.00 a box. 304 W. Main

CHIT-CHAT
    Guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gleim, Jr. were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Campbell of Del Rio, California.  Clarence attended school in Talent several years ago.
    Lila Parker gave a birthday party honoring Marie Long at the Talent Café last week. Guests were Gilbreaths, McConnells, Kerbys, Long's (jr) and Jennie Baylor. Honored guest was Marie and her cake has 10 candles on it.

LOCALS
    Mr. and Mrs. Sutton of Los Angeles left for their home after visiting at the home of Mrs. Sutton's brothers, Ira and Al Culver. Mrs. Al Culver returned with them to visit her daughter in Santa Ana. Mrs. Baker, mother of Mrs. Ted Culver, who has been here for the past three months, also accompanied the Suttons as far as Los Angeles. She makes her home in Texas.

BITS
    Lee still has pickle nickels. (Or is it nickel pickles?) Does your feet feel funny friend? Maybe it is because the soles of your shoes aren't there any longer! Better take them (the shoes, not your feet) to John Craner at Al's Paint Shop and let him re-sole them. If you are too cheap to wear shoes, he can re-sole the bottom of your foot if you so desire! No kidding, he is a darn good cobbler!

COUNCIL MEETS
    At the regular city council meeting, held Tuesday evening, there was a large turnout of citizens. After the council had discussed the bills and other business, Mayor Straus asked if there was any group, who wished to speak. Mrs. J. V. Mason, treasurer of the Community Club, asked for a report of the hall rent. After getting it straight, she was asked to bring and read a copy of the contract between the city and the club to the next council meeting as the new council members had not read it.
    Then Mrs. Mary Higgins got up and asked that something be done about the septic tanks on Front St., one of which is running over and draining down the street causing a health hazard. Mr. Sullivan of the state health board had looked over the situation recently and given as his opinion that the cost of connecting the few houses would be prohibitive; but the council asked the marshal to look into the situation.
    Next Mr. C. E. Davis got up and asked if a drain ditch could not be dug in front of the yards and drain tile put in to carry the water off from in front of the houses on Front St.; some yards being under 4" of water with no way to drain it off.
    Mrs. Mae Lowe asked if there could not be enough included in next year's budget for new lights; as there had been so many complaints of poor lighting. The council agreed; so if the people want new lights, they have a chance now to get them.
    The council thanked the people for turning out and hope that there would be as large a group at every council meeting.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS MEET
    On Wednesday evening, members of the Community Club, Lady Lions, Grange and Garden Club met at the City Hall to plan the Community Christmas Party. Because so many people wish to take part in this community project, it was decided to accept donations and help from anyone who wishes to offer it. Mrs. Jessie Niswonger and Mrs. Mae Lowe were appointed to head the soliciting; so anyone who wishes to donate may get in touch with them. Mrs. Jack Suksdorf will be in charge of the program. The Garden Club contributed $5.00, News Flashes $5.00, Watuhiyi Campfire $1.00, and Crater Lake Campfire $1.00. Mrs. Frank Christian and Mrs. Ira Culver were to put jars in the stores.

OBITUARY
    Joseph Kantor, Rt. 3 Box 236, Medford, passed away in a Medford hospital on Dec. 6. Mr. Kantor was born in Hungary on March 19, 1875 and was 75 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Kantor was married to Anna Fekete in Hungary in 1899. They came here in 1901. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic in Medford. He is survived by his wife, Anna, five sons, Joe, William, John, Elmer and Henry of Talent and four daughters, Mrs. Anna Palmer, Mrs. Margaret Davis and Mrs. Helen Olson all near Medford and Mrs. Lillian Busey of Los Angeles as well as 15 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild.
    The funeral is in charge of Perl Funeral Home and will be conducted from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Medford on Dec. 9th at 9:30 AM. Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Ashland.
    Anyone wishing to pay respects may do so at Perl Funeral Home, where the body will lie in state until 9:00 AM Saturday, Dec. 9th.

    James Garvin, aged 83, died suddenly at his home in Richmond, Calif. last week. Mr. Garvin lived in Talent many years before going to California. Funeral services were held in Ashland on Monday.

NOTICE:
    Parents of children who ask for free lunches will be asked to fill out application for the lunches stating reason and length of time.
    This information recently came to the school from the state supervisor of the fund program, R. B. Parr.
    Further information under school news.

MEETINGS.
    The Community organizations will meet Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 pm for a report from the committees on the Community Christmas Party.
    Boy Scouts meet every Tuesday night at the City Hall. 7:00 pm.
    Girl Scouts meet every Monday after school at the City Hall.
    Firemen meet every Monday night in the dining room of the City Hall.
Dec. 11--Grade School vs St. Mary's--here
    13--Garcia's Latin American Dancing Team, Nat'l. School Assembly
    15--Basketball season opener--Faculty vs High School
    18--Grade School vs Gold Hill--there
    19--Ashland JV's vs Talent--there
    21--Christmas Program
    22--School dismissed at 2:30 for Christmas vacation

Jan. 2--School re-opens
    5--St. Mary's vs Talent there
    6--Talent vs Kerby--here
    8--Grade School vs J'ville--here
    12--Talent vs Prospect--here
    15--Grades vs Phoenix--here
    16--Talent vs Phoenix--here
    22--Grades vs Central Point--here
    19--End of first simester ; Talent vs J'ville--here
    87 days taught
    26--Talent vs Rogue River--there
    27--Talent vs Kerby--there
    29--Grades vs Eagle Point--there
    30--Talent vs Ashland JV's--here

Feb 2--Talent vs Butte Falls--here
    5--Grades vs Rogue River--there
    6--Talent vs Jacksonville--there
    9--Talent vs Gold Hill--here
    16--Talent vs Phoenix--there
    22, 23, 24--Tournament at Eagle Point

FREE??????? LUNCHES
    Many inquiries have been made of the policy to be followed regarding "free" lunches. In almost every school, sometime during the year, there are children who need meals furnished to them without cost--children whose parents, for one reason or another, cannot afford to pay for their children's lunches or cannot supply satisfactory ones from home. These children must be fed.
    In such instances some community source outside the lunchroom should be solicited to defray the cost of the lunches which must be served without charge. The lunch-room cannot be expected to absorb them if the lunch charges are to be kept low enough for the majority of the children to pay. Help from some community organization must be available.
    Unfortunately, in some communities there are parents who have the impression that even though they can afford to pay, they need not do so because of the policy of so-called "free" meals. It should be understood that there is no such thing as a "free" meal. It costs as much to produce the meal for which no charge is made as to produce the one for which the child pays. Every "free" meal that must be carried by the program takes its toll from the money collected from the paying children, thus reducing the cash available for producing each plate.
    If parents can afford to pay, they should be expected to do so. If they cannot afford to pay or provide a satisfactory lunch, the children should be fed and funds should be solicited from some outside source to provide for them.

GEORGE FOX A CAPELLA CHOIR
    On Sunday, Dec. 10, at 11:00 am the Methodist and Friends Churches of Talent are combining in a Union Worship Service to listen to a presentation by the George Fox A Capella Choir of Newburg, Ore. The Worship Service will consist of a variety of special numbers by the Choir and members of the Choir, and a sermon by Dr. Marvin Baker, also the Director of the Choir. This group of musicians represents the Friends Liberal Arts College of Newberg, Ore., formerly known as Pacific College, but now as George Fox. The public is invited to attend this special service.

ACCIDENT
    Iver Bergren and wife, Maude, were hit by the northbound train Tuesday evening at the Helman St. crossing. Both suffered injuries. Their car was badly wrecked.

DID YOU KNOW????
    Lilah Parker was seen in Medford Wednesday looking at Christmas decorations.
    Mrs. Ruth Garvin Burns has returned to Talent to live; she left in 1928.
    It's getting late to do your Xmas shopping early.
    Whitie is a real farmer--he has purchased two four-legged lawnmowers (sheep). He expects to have 2 more within a short time. Whitie spends his day off feeding his calf from a bottle.
    For a good whiff of city smell, take a drive down Front St.--north.
    Another thing has been called to our attention--the need for sidewalks--especially from the old Highway up Wagner Ave. to the school. The Wagner Road is a hazard without adequate sidewalks. Wagner Ave. is a county road and narrow. The children as well as oldies walk the road, which is dangerous.
    Let's get on the ball and push for the walks mentioned and for walks in other parts of town. Very few streets are equipped with walks .

CHIT AND CHAT:
    When is the friendly S.P. or the city council or somebody going to repair the chuckholes in the R.R. crossing on Main?


INK DRIBBLES:
    What young recently engaged gal-about-town answers to the name "Dimples"?
Chief typist Burnette had a flat tire Thursday. (on her car!)
    Lucky has done returned from visiting his Arkansas relatives in [page cut off]

CAMPFIRE NEWS
    At their regular meeting, after school on Wednesday, the Watuhiyi Campfire Girls met at the home of their guardian, Mrs. May Culver. The girls wrapped the dolls they had dressed and got them ready to mail to the Waverly Baby Home in Portland. The girls elected new officers, Pres. Ethel May Culver; V-pres., Kary Ellen Suksdorf; Treas. Helen Cole and Scribe Connie Cutberth. After their business meeting, the girls had a party. For refreshments they were served ice cream and cake.
    The name "CINDERELLA" was chosen by the judges, Mrs. J. F. Sample and Mrs. Ted Culver, for the doll being raffled off by the Watuhiyi Campfire Girls. The winning name was submitted by Doris Bench of the Fourth Grade Bluebirds.
    At their regular meeting, Monday evening, the Crater Lake Campfire Girls held a short business meeting during which the girls had read a letter from the Foundation for Overseas Blind thanking them for the Xmas parcel sent to the Hospital for Blind Children at Salonika, Greece.
    The rest of the evening was spent by the girls working on their Honor Books in preparation for their Ceremonial, which they will have at their next meeting on Wednesday evening.

    COOKIE AND CANDY SALE SATURDAY AT VALLEY LOCKER OFFICE
CRATER LAKE CAMPFIRE

    The Talent Scout troops now number 25 boys. They meet each Tuesday evening at the City Hall. Mr. R. E. Bradford is the Scout Master; Jack Seymour, Asst. Scout Master and Terry Burnette, Sr. Patrol Leader. After Christmas, the scouts will start a class in First Aid, under the direction of Mae Lowe.

WANT ADS cont.
    BEN'S OK 2ND HAND STORE, Highway 99, ½ mile N Jackson Hot Springs, Phone Ash 2-5439. New and used. Trade or sell. New maple high chairs. New chests. Large and small. Bird cages and stands. Refrigerators, General Electric and Norge. Wood circulators and ranges. Gas and Fuel oil heaters. Dining sets. New trunks and lockers. New linoleum. New crib mattresses.
    SHINGLES Cedar shingles no. 1 $14.00 per square--all kinds other roofing--tar paper 90# $3.65--3 tabs in blended colors $8.50 per square. TALENT LUMBER YARD. Geo. Davis, prop.
    FOR RENT--4 room house--partly furnished--shower and automatic hot water heater. Inquire at 236 Gibson.
    ALTERATIONS AND SEWING--Bring to E&E PHOTO SHOP
    IF IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASH 8701!

WANT AD SECTION
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Rates 25¢  per insertion. Phone Ash 2-3243 or call at 109 S. Second or mail to Box H. Deadline for want ads--Thursday night.
    LOST--Twirling baton at City Hall two weeks ago--look under rubber tip for name of owner. REWARD Linda Lakey--Logan Apts.
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order--machine precision. Floor polisher for rent--75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    NOTICE--Norton Lumber Co. of Phoenix have dropped the price of all grades of lumber from $5.00 to $10.00 per 1000. Phoenix end of 5th St. Phone Medford 3-2888. Deliveries made in Talent.
    FOR SALE--1 beautiful pair of white cocked chickens; a few bantam chickens 25¢ each; 1 chicken coop and 1 runway for hatching chickens 25¢ each; 1 dog house 50¢ and a few small coops to give away. Mrs. Ralph Hamilton. 104 E. Wagner. First house east of RR track.
    DRY & GREEN SLABS--12 and 16 in. YOCKEL FUEL on New Highway 99. Phone Ashland 2-8311
    SHORTY'S AUCTION--3 miles north of Ashland. Every Sunday 1 PM--O. J. Brenner, Auctioneer. Auctions contracted daily except Sunday.
    HAY & REFRIGERATOR  MW medium size refrigerator for sale also 4 tons of hay. See F. C. Yarnell 129 N. Front St.
    REFRIGERATION--Will look after refrigeration work after 6 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays until further notice. H. T. Lucier Ash 2-3187.
    FOR SALE--Child's blonde wood crib 6 yr. size with springs and wet-proof mattress. A-1 shape $18.00. Ash 2-8769 or Ash 2-7157.
    AUTO INSURANCE--Mayflower Auto Insurance offers a coverage that is complete, dependable, and reasonable. Before renewing your present policy, you are invited to contact Irwin P. Alger, agent for MAYFLOWER-INTER-INSURANCE EXCHANGE. Address 113 N. 2nd St. Ash 2-3640.
    DRY SLAB WOOD For sale $1.00 trailer load. Henry De Young, corner of Valley View and Suncrest roads. Ash 2-4481.
    CHRISTMAS GIFTS--Beautiful hand made CHRISTMAS gifts and aprons. SEE at E&E Photo Shop.
    DESKS--I will have ready for delivery Dec. 18 or before. Two knotty pine desks 48 inch top, 9 drawer knee-hole type. These will make ideal and beautiful Christmas gifts. Call Fred Kerby--Ash 2-8024.
    LUMBER--See the low-grade lumber at Norton's Lumber Co. before you buy. $40.00, $35.00 per 1000. Phoenix end of 5th St. Phone Med 3-2888. Deliveries made in Talent.
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE
    The community Christmas tree and program will be held on Friday, Dec. 22 at the Talent City Hall. The program will start at 8 PM.
    Any ladies of the community who wish to help fill sacks for the Christmas treats will please come to the City Hall Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Bring a sack lunch.
    Mrs. Jessie Niswonger and Mrs. Mae Lowe contacted all the business people of Talent and the student body, who contributed very generously.
    Mrs. Jack Suksdorf, who is in charge of the program, has asked everyone in the program to come to rehearse on Monday evening, Dec. 18 at 7 PM.

POSTPONED SCOUT PARTY
    The Boy and Girl Scout Christmas Celebration will be held Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 PM at the City Hall. This is a pot-luck supper for the Scouts and their families. Bring your own table service.

CAMPFIRE GRAND COUNCIL
    The Campfire Grand Council fire will be Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17 at 1:30 in the Lincoln School Auditorium in Ashland. Seven girls from Talent are passing into higher ranks. The public is invited.

PTA REGULAR MEETING
    The Talent PTA held their regular meeting in the Eighth Grade room of the Talent School on Monday eve. Mr. Henry gave a report on the needs of the Juvenile Home. Clothing for both boys and girls is needed very badly. Anyone having used children's clothing may leave it at Mrs. Bob Carmen's 304 W. Main in Talent. She will see that it reaches Mr. Henry, who will take it into town.
    A discussion concerning card parties was held and a committee consisting of Ira Culver, Rosemary Logan and Betty Reichstein was appointed to start the ball rolling.
    Girl Scouts are to take [care] of children at the meetings and parties in Jan. Mrs. Reichstein will have list of names of girls who will baby sit in homes so parents can attend meetings.
    Mrs. Holdridge's room had the most parents present. Mrs. Smith appointed room mother.

GARDEN CLUB NEWS
    The Talent Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Geo. Hartley for their December meeting.
    Plans were made to make swags and wreaths to help decorate at Camp White for Christmas.
    Harold Thomas (Forest Ranger) from Ashland gave a very interesting talk on trees and shrubs. Mrs. Geo. Galbraith is making 30 bedside Christmas bouquets for Camp White from our Garden Club.
    A Christmas tree and exchange of gifts was held and refreshments were served by the hostess Mrs. Hartley and co-hostess Mrs. L. Bates.

HEC OVEN MEALS
    "Oven Meals" was the topic for the Home Extension meeting held at the City Hall Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Gertrude Ottinger and Maybelle Bunnell were the leaders.

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
    Christmas in the air by the First and Second Grade Rhythm Band.
    Santa Claus Land by the Primary Chorus.
    On Christmas Night--choral reading by the Second Grade.
    Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer--Primary Chorus.
    Signs of Christmas--Choral reading by Primary Grades.
    Silent Night--Third Grade Harmonica Sextette.
    Away in a Manger sung by the Primary Chorus.
    Christmas Time--Medley of Christmas tunes by the Band & Orchestra.
    Pageant--Star of the East
    Prologue--Another Christmas
    Scene 1--Shepherd in the Field
    "Hark! The Vesper Hymn is Stealing"--High School Chorus
    Scene II--Girls at the Well Song
    Scene III--The Kings at the Manger

OBITUARY
    Vernon and Dianne Hartley, twin babies born to Mr. and Mrs. R. Hartley, passed away at a local hospital. Graveside services were held at the Stearns Cem. Rev. Irwin Alger officiated.

WANT AD SECTION
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Rates 25¢ per insertion, phone Ash 2-3243 or call at 109 S. Second or mail to Box H. Deadline for want ads is THURSDAY NIGHT.
    DESKS--I will have ready for delivery Dec. 18 or before two knotty pine desks 48 inch top, 9 drawer knee-hole type. These will make ideal and beautiful Christmas gifts. Call Fred Kerby--Ash 2-8024.
    NOTICE--Norton Lumber Co. of Phoenix have dropped the price of all grades of lumber from $5.00 to $10.00 per 1000. Phoenix--end of 5th St. Phone Med 3-2888. Deliveries made in Talent.
    IF IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASH 8701…
    FOR SALE--Table model Galloway cream separator--$10.00--Baby Buggy--$7.00--Zenith Radio--table model $10.00--120 bass Sopronis Accordion--$150.00. Phone Ash. 2-4163. 558 Wagner Creek
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order--machine precision. Floor polisher for rent--75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP
    REFRIGERATION--Will look after refrigeration work after 6 PM and on Saturdays and Sundays. Until further notice. H. T. Lucier. Call Ash 2-3187.
    DRY SLAB WOOD--For sale $1.00 per trailer load. Henry De Young--corner of Valley View & Suncrest roads. Ash 2-4481.
    LUMBER--See the low-grade lumber at Norton's Lumber Co. before you buy. $40.00-$35.00 per 1000. Phoenix end of 5th St. Phone Med 3-2888. Deliveries made in Talent.
    TRASH BURNER--Nearly new--good home heating--white enamel. First house west of Talent Lumber Yard Phone Ash 2-6959.
    DANCE--Saturday night, Dec. 16th, Talent City Hall. Music by Flood's Oregon Round-Up Band. Dancing 9 till 1. Refreshments served.
    CHRISTMAS GIFTS--Beautiful hand made Christmas gifts and aprons. SEE at Edna's Gift Shop.
    DRY & GREEN SLABS--12 and 16 in. YOCKEL FUEL on New Highway 99 Phone Ash 2-8311.
    ALTERATIONS & SEWING--Bring to EDNA'S GIFT SHOP.

WANT ADS cont.
    FOR RENT--Modern housekeeping cabins--utilities furnished--weekly and monthly rates. Highway 99--mile south Talent Junction--Richfield Snappy Service.
    FOR SALE--1 yr. old Schwinn bicycle like new--make a good Christmas present--Reasonable. Ron Rice. 110 W. Wagner Ave.
    BEN'S OK 2ND HAND STORE--Highway 99 ½ mile North of Jackson Hot Springs. Phone Ash 2-5439. New and used TRADE or SELL. New maple high chairs. New chests. Large and small. Bird cages and stands. Refrigerators, General Electric and Norge. Wood circulators and ranges. Gas and Fuel oil heaters. Dining sets. New trunks and Lockers. New linoleum. New crib mattresses.
    SHINGLES--Cedar shingles No. 1 $14. Per square--all kinds--other roofing--tar paper 90# wt. $3.65--3 tabs in blended colors. $8.50 per square. TALENT LUMBER YARD. Geo. Davis, proprietor.
    FOR RENT--3 bedroom house--partly furnished--with refrigerator. Call at 109 S. Second or Ash 2-3243.
    FOR SALE--New Zealand white does--good breeding stock--raise your own meat. 109 S. Second St.
    REMEMBER COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY FRIDAY DEC 22nd. TREATS FOR ALL. FREE PROGRAM. COME AND SEE SANTA!!
   
SCHOOL NEWS
    Two bus shelters are now under construction in the Talent area for children who ride buses to and from school. One of these shelters is being built by the Geo. Holt home on Anderson Creek and the other is to be built at the Forks. They are to be 6' x 8' with bench seats around the walls. They are under construction by Mr. Elrod.
    The annual Christmas Grade program will be held Dec. 21 at 8 PM in the Talent gym. Buses will run their regular route to transport students to the affair and home again. The first bus will run at 7:15 pm.
    The program will be under the direction of the elementary school teachers. The primary grades will perform followed by the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th, who will present a pageant.

    CUSTOM BUILT knotty pine desks. Give her this 9 drawer-knee-hole type desk with the 48 inch top for Christmas. Fred Kerby Rt. 1 Box 52. Phone Ash 2-8024.
    DON'T HIBERNATE these winter eves. Come to the Talent City Hall Saturday night, Dec. 16 and dance to Flood's Oregon Round-Up Band. Dancing from 9 till 1. Refreshments served.
    HORSE--Found…Brown Bay horse in my pasture. Owner can have same by coming and retrieving horse. Frank Christian, corner of Walden Lane and Main.
   
News Note:
    Doug Hotchkiss had his tonsils removed Tuesday. Both Doug and tonsils are doing okay.

    Mr. Momany is visiting relatives in Michigan. His sister is very low.
    Ivan Itchkoople is visiting his sister Mrs. Gustave Mischenneik in Fresno.

FIRE MEN GET A WORKOUT
    The fire truck was called out Monday afternoon, when Charlie Young's toaster short circuited. When Mr. Young tried to use the phone to call for help he was unable to get through even though he explained that it was an emergency and that his home was on fire because the people using the phone refused to hang up. Finally Mr. Young sent word to the marshal by his grandson. By the time word reached the firemen and they got there, the neighbors had the fire under control.

FACULTY WINS
    The faculty versus the varsity game opening the basketball season proved to be a very interesting game with the faculty leading all the way. Briggs and Bray proved to be a team against which the school had very little chance. The boys put up a good defense, but all things considered experience seems more important than age. Score 45-37.

GRADE SCHOOL WINS
    In a very good game the Gremlins won over the Frosh by a score of 13 to 29. The Gremlins showed excellent teamwork.
    Grade school won over the high school pup string 28 to 27 in a tight and very even battle Tuesday night, Dec. 19. It was very close and exciting. Following that game the high school won over the Lumins (Alumni) by a score of 41 to 38. Reported by Jerry Rice.
    The Gremlins also won their game against Gold Hill Monday night.

SCOUT PARTY
    The Lions and Lady Lions held a Christmas Party-Pot-luck Supper for the Boy and Girl Scouts and their families Tuesday night at the City Hall. Troop leaders were introduced and given a plastic key chain; treats were given to all and entertainment was by the Alexander's Hawaiian Guitar Band.

ELKS FEED FOOTBALL TEAMS
    The football teams of SOCE, Ashland and Talent were the guests of honor at a ham dinner at the Elk Temple in Ashland recently. The Talent Elks including John Butler, John Seymour, Ira Culver, J. P. McAbee, Arnold Chapman and Eddie Joanis served the dinner.

SCHOOL PROGRAM
    The school Christmas program held Thursday evening was beautifully executed and lighted. The primary grades recited their choral readings and sang Christmas songs before the Pantomime, which was put on by the older grades, was given. All of the Elementary teachers are to be congratulated upon this wonderful program, which is one of the highlights of the Christmas Season.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
    Everyone is invited to the Community Christmas program and tree, which will be held tonight at the Talent City Hall.
    The program will start at 8 o'clock and will last a little over an hour. Santa Claus is expected to arrive in time to hand out the treats to all who come.
    The lights of the Community Christmas tree were turned on Monday night. The Firemen are to be congratulated on their decorating job.

ELKS KIDS PARTY
    Many of the younger generation in the Talent area report a very good time at the annual Elks kids party on Wednesday evening.

HEARD AROUND TOWN
    Mr. Young is going to buy some carrier pigeons; in case of emergency he can get a message through.
    Thank heavens Christmas only comes once a year.
    In the PO "Did you ever see so many PACKAGES!!!! I bet you people are busy."
    In the stores "Have you any Christmas cards. I got some I didn't send to and I just have to have a few more cards."
    Let's hope Santa's reindeer don't break a leg in some of the chuckholes in the new addition.
    Well, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!!!!

WANT AD SECTION
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Rates 25¢ per insertion of 25 words or less, phone Ash 2-3243 or call at 109 S. Second or mail to Box H. Deadline for want ads is THURSDAY NIGHT.
    NOTICE--Norton Lumber Co. of Phoenix have dropped the price of all grades of lumber from $5.00 to $10.00 per 1000. Phoenix--end of 5th St. Phone Med 3-2888. Deliveries made in Talent.
    SHORTY'S AUCTION--3 miles north of Ashland. Every Sunday at 1 PM. O. J. Brenner, Auctioneer. Auctions contracted daily except Sunday.
    IF IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASHLAND 8701
    SAW FILING--I file saws to order--machine precision. Floor polisher for rent--75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP.
    REFRIGERATION--Will look after refrigeration work after 6 PM and on Saturdays and Sundays, until further notice. H. L. Lucier. Call Ash 2-3187.
    DRY & GREEN SLABS--12 and 16 in. YOCKEL FUEL on New Highway 99. Phone Ash 2-8311.
    LUMBER--See the low-grade lumber at Norton's Lumber Co. before you buy. $35.00 per thousand. Phoenix end of 5th St. Phone Med 3-2888. Deliveries made in Talent.
    CHRISTMAS GIFTS--Beautiful handmade Christmas gifts and aprons. SEE at EDNA'S GIFT SHOP.
    BEN'S OK 2ND HAND STORE--Highway 99 ½ mile north of Jackson Hot Springs. Phone Ash 2-5439. New and used TRADE OR SELL. New maple high chairs. New chests, large and small. Bird cages and stands. Refrigerators, General Electric and Norge. Wood circulators and ranges. Gas and Fuel oil heaters. Dining sets. New trunks and lockers. New linoleum. New crib mattresses.
    SHINGLES--Cedar shingles No. 1 $14.00 per square--all kinds--other roofing--tar paper 90# wt., $3.65--3 tabs in blended colors, $8.50 per square. TALENT LUMBER YARD. Geo. Davis, Proprietor.
    DRY SLAB WOOD--For sale $1.00 per trailer load. Henry De Young--corner of Valley View and Suncrest roads. Ash 2-4451.
    ALTERATIONS & SEWING--Bring to EDNA'S GIFT SHOP.

WANT ADS cont.
    SEE BEN AT BEN'S OK NEW AND USED for toys, and bargains for Christmas gifts. BEN'S OK NEW AND USED OK 2ND HAND STORE.½ mile north of Jackson Hot Springs on Highway 99.
    CUSTOM BUILT knotty pine desks. Give her this 9 drawer knee-hole type desk with a 48 inch top for Christmas. Fred Kerby, Rt. 1 Box 52. Phone Ashland 2-8024.
    FOR SALE--Gas car heater--cost $33.50--will sell for $18.00. SEE Gust Witte 223 Old Pacific Highway.
    FOR SALE--Beautiful Schwinn-built bicycle--like new--only one year old--very little wear--very reasonable. This bike would make some boy or girl a beautiful Christmas present. SEE at 110 W. Wagner Ave. Ron Rice.
    REMEMBER COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY AND TREE, FRIDAY DEC 22ND. TREATS FOR YOUNG AND OLD. FREE PROGRAM. COME AND SEE SANTA!!!!!!
    Mr. and Mrs. Jason Ottinger left Wednesday morning for California, to spend Christmas with Mrs. O's nephew and sister.
    Mrs. Lillie Burnette and granddaughter Doreen left Friday morning to spend the holidays with Mrs. Burnette's daughter, Mrs. Ted Lonsburge in Salem.
    DON'T FORGET THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!
    HAVE YOU HEARD…AL'S PAINT SHOP is selling outside white paint--white flat--and all his paints at the old prices. TIME TO PAINT UP BEFORE PRICES GO UP. AL'S PAINT SHOP

AROUND TOWN
    Mrs. Lee Johnson and children, Marilyn and Bob, left Thursday to spend the Holidays with Mary's mother in Calif.
    Irene Perdue left Tuesday for Louisiana, where she will visit friends.
    Mrs. Jess Francis and children, Ricky and Karen, spent Tuesday with Mrs. Francis' mother, Mrs. Mae Lowe.
    Mr. and Mrs. Don Knips will spend the Holidays with Don's folks, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie White.
    Vera Montgomery is expecting Monty and his wife home for Christmas.
    Mary and Marie Furrer and Ives Kregar will spend the Holidays at Coos Bay with Mary's sister, Mrs. John Hamilton.
    The Pat Rosts will spend Christmas with Arvella's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Thoreson.
    The Bob Edmondsons and Mrs. Inez Moore and the F. A. Steigers will eat Christmas dinner with Mae and Bob Lowe.

 
    Miss Mary Christian ran into the fountain in front of the City Hall Wednesday evening and cut a gash in her forehead.
     Members of the Grange met at the City Hall Wednesday evening for their annual Christmas Party and exchange of gifts.
     School news--One new refrigerator,  two new stoves and two new sinks as well as built-ins are being installed in the east end of the Home Ec room.
     Mr. Parr attended the school conference at Salem Monday and Tuesday.  
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS OF 1950….
    Talent's new 92,000 dollar grade school building completed.
    First street repaved…roads in town improved.
    Second annual Jamboree a success.
    Playground equipment purchased and installed.
    Dale Momany sells Shell station to Charlie Young.
    Karl Johnson purchases Talent Barber Shop from Les Davis.
    New Paint Store built by Al Culver.
    Talent Club painted green.
    Lila Parker has new sidewalk installed in front of Talent Café. Ray Burnette does cement work
    Bergs buy King's Café and redecorate interior and exterior.
    Frank Sanders is proprietor of new Union 76 station.
    Texaco Station changes hands.
    Roy's place has new owner.
    Frank Christian opens up new subdivision in Talent. Christian Acres is title.
    New church being built next to P.O.
    School purchases new cafeteria equipment.
    School enrollment shows a 32% increase--greatest in county.
    High School teams win county championship in both basketball and football.
    Improvements made on Talent sewer system.
    Coach George Bray and wife have twins…boys…
 
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
    1. Community Club
    2. Garden Club
    3. Extension Unit
    4. Talent Lions
    5. Lady Lions
    6. Campfire Girls
    7. Girl Scouts
    8. Boy Scouts
    9. Talent Firemen
 
COUNCIL
    Harold Straus, Mayor
    Lucky Gilbreath
    Loran Casebier
    Roy Coghill
    John Sample
    Charlie Schuler
    T. Thoreson
 
SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN
    Old St. Nick paid a special visit to Talent last night, stopping here on the first leg of a 3000 mile journey from the North Pole, Santa Claus told the Editors to be sure to say hello for him to the kiddies of Talent. All eight reindeer were in fine shape after their trip in spite of icing conditions encountered over Labrador.
 
CHRISTMAS LIST
    John Butler: A new badge
    Ellsworth Garland: A new cement mixer.
    Al Culver: Two nickel cigars
    Lucky Gilbreath: A coffee making machine.
    Charlie Young: A new buzzer
    Lee Johnson : A rowing machine.
    Everybody in Talent: A very Merry Christmas.  
    During a recent Oregon flood, this caption appeared in one of the local papers: "Real Estate on Move Again."
     A lot of motorists could afford to be a little more superstitious--believe in signs, you know.
     A man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl isn't giving the kiss the attention it deserves.  
    A man haled into a Wisconsin court for peddling toys without a license succeeded in selling three mechanical penguins to the judge before he was ordered out of town.  
    "Why, it was an outrage!" exclaimed the irate husband. "That farmer charging you $15.00 to tow the car half a mile to a service station."
     "Don't take on so, Dear," soothed the wife cheerfully. "He earned every cent of it, believe me--I had the brakes on all the way."  
CHUCKLES AND QUIPS…
    "Now look here, my man," the Army doctor snarled at the draftee, "You know very well you wouldn't come to me in civilian life with a little thing like this."
    "You're darned right I wouldn't," drawled the recruit. "I'd send for you."
     A woman at a style show was attracted by an evening gown worn by a curvaceous model. "That would look nice at our party next Saturday," she hinted to her husband. "Sure would," he agreed. "Why not invite her?"
     A go-getting press agent succeeded in having printed in a radio column this ecstatic item: "When not facing the microphone or TV cameras, X----, the songstress, can always be found on a pair of skis." Which prompted one of the college comics to retort: "She must have a heck of a time taking a bath!"
     Today, when a girl wears an evening dress, she doesn't look as if she was poured in. She looks as if someone had started to pour her out--and then changed his mind.
     A California insurance agent received a ticket for driving through a pedestrian crosswalk. Before driving away, however, he had sold the officer a policy.
     Lights on the marquee of a Los Gatos, California theater spelled out this eyebrow raiser: EVERY GIRL SHOULD BE MARRIED AND MAN-HANDLED.
     Kansas City film fans liked this double billing: WIFE WANTED--I LOVE TROUBLE.
     On a Los Angeles marquee appeared: FAMILY HONEYMOON--GREAT EXPECTATIONS.
     Dizzy blonde to garage mechanic: "Can you fix my horn to blow louder? My brakes are just terrible."
     Thought for the day: Perhaps the straight and narrow path would be wider if more people used it.
     The boxers chasing each other around the ring kept treading on the toes of the small referee. At last he lost patience and called them to the center. "If you two don't stop treading on my feet," he shouted, "There's going to be a fight!"
     13-year-old Sonny had just completed a swimming course at the local pool. A pal asked him, "What the best way to teach a girl to swim?"
     "First, you put your arm around her waist, then you take her left hand…" he began to explain seriously. "She's my sister," the boy interrupted. "Oh," grunted Sonny, "Push her off the edge!"
 
PAINTING PICTURES WITH WORDS:
    As we turned into our lane, the gentle snow was slowly placing white nightcaps on each fence post. This crisp winter morning, the little feelers of smoke are reaching timidly out of every chimney down the road, testing which way the wind blows.
     The train went through the tunnel painfully--as if it were having to cut its own way.
 
    …and so this ends the Christmas edition of NEWS FLASHES…and again the entire staff wishes you and you and you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
 



 
CELEBRATION
    The town of Talent celebrated the Christmas holiday in a blaze of glory. Both streetlights were on.
 
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE
    Over three hundred people attended the Community Christmas tree held Friday night, Dec. 23rd at the City Hall. The program in charge of Mrs. Jack Suksdorf was well presented. After the program, Santa Claus arrived and treats were given out to everyone present.
 
CAROLERS
    Christmas Eve the Crater Lake Camp Fire girls went caroling. The girls caroled up and down most of the streets; they tried especially to sing in front of the homes of shut-ins and elderly people. With the aid of Mrs. Lowe's bells, they made joyful sounds and ended the evening at the home of Mrs. Miller, who served them with cocoa, cookies and candy.
 
SPECIAL NOTICE
    I thank all who have been prompt and generous in the T.B. Seals Sale. Any who have neglected to send in the money or return the stamps may do so yet. You know the money from the Seals pays for the chest X-rays that you received in November.
 
GARDEN CLUB
    The Talent Garden Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Tom Bell on Jan. 3 at 2 PM. Bertha Haymon, co-hostess.
 
ODO CLUB
    The ODO Club will meet with Myrtle Jacobs on Jan. 5th.
 
NOTICE
    Beginning on the first of the year all water bills will be paid at the Talent Hardware.
 
    Miss Barbara Terrill spent Christmas weekend with her mother, Mrs. Parthena Terrill.
     Mr. and Mrs. Jack Suksdorf and children spent Christmas Day with Jack's brother in Roseburg.
     Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Long served Christmas dinner to their children and grandchildren and Marie Long and Lilah Parker.
 
ANOTHER HAZARD REMOVED
    The TID is removing the danger of the open ditch through town by tiling the ditch on Main St.
 
GRANGE ELECTS OFFICERS
    The new officers for the Grange are H. Bartol-Master, Kenneth Swatzlander--
Overseer, Lloyd Bunnell--Steward, Steve Lunak--Asst. Steward, Harry Hamilton--Gatekeeper, Lillian Keith--Secretary, Geo. Hartley--Treasurer, Ethel Lacy--Chaplain and Margaret Hamilton--Asst. Gatekeeper, Ruth Straus, Anna Lunak and Edna Swatzlander--Graces and Maybelle Bunnell--Lecturer.
 
NEWS
    Mr. and Mrs. Hanan of Murphy, Phoebe Beers, Darrell Hanna and Mr. and Mrs. Roma Rice were Christmas dinner guests of the Lloyd Bunnells.
    Ray White and his two daughters, Marjie and Kathy, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cannon and family.
     Lee Johnson ate Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Hank Lucier.
     Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hannon, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Steiger, Mary, Ronnie and Jerry Rice were Christmas dinner guests of Mrs. Mae and Bob Lowe.
     Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Mason had their whole family home for Christmas.
     Mr. and Mrs. E. Messer of Ashland and First Lieutenant M. A. Messer and wife of Ft. Bliss, Texas and Mr. R. M. Parr of Ashland were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parr. F. Lt. Messer has received his orders for overseas duty.
     Mrs. L. H. Gallatin had her leg amputated last week at the Ashland Hospital. She is getting along very well.
     Mrs. Nell Kilburn is in the Ashland Rest Home recovering from pneumonia.
     Mrs. Linnie Starr, who was badly burned last June 14, is much better although still in the rest home in Ashland.
     The M. C. Thoresons had all their children home for Christmas.  
VISITOR
    J. Emeritus Hardwater, prominent sardine salesman from Kitchy Kitchy, Alaska, was a visitor at the Ivan Itchkoople home over the Christmas holidays. The firm of Itchkoople and Hardwater will move into their new iceworm plant in the near future according to Mr. Hardwater. Three shipments of South African Gongo hair have already been received by the partners for special insulation of their new plant. In order to survive the high temperatures present in the Rogue River Valley, the iceworms must constantly be kept at a temperature of ten below zero and Gongo hair is the only known type of insulation capable of holding a constant sub-zero temperature without freezing.
 
ILL
    Mrs. Daisy Reed has been very ill at her home since Thanksgiving.
 
NEW HOME MAKING ROOM
    The new homemaking room at the high school will be completed by the time school starts in January according to Mr. Roy Parr. We wish to congratulate the Talent school board--this is the first time for a number of years that Talent will have a complete Home Ec dept. Mrs. Coffin will be in charge of the course.
     Two new stoves, two new sinks, a refrigerator and cabinets have been installed.
    Everyone welcome to visit this new department of our school.
 
IN THE PAST
From March 19, 1936 News Flash
    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¢.
 
From News Flashes of April 2, 1936
    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.
 
From the issue of Dec. 10, 1936:
    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 from same issue:
     Mr. Marion Briner and family of Bandon visited his brother Andy Briner and his sister, Mrs. Emma Kerby, over Thanksgiving.  
CAMP FIRE DOLL
    The drawing on the doll given by the Wa tu hi yi Campfire group was held Friday night, with Mrs. Roy Estes holding the lucky number. Mrs. Estes gave the doll and wardrobe to Ethel May Culver, who with true Christmas spirit gave the doll and wardrobe to an orphan girl in Gold Hill. The little girl, who received the doll said this was the happiest Christmas she had ever had.
 
    Carlton Cannon has returned home after being hospitalized in the Salem hospital for the past week.
     Talent Schools will open Tuesday, January 23rd.  
WANT AD SECTION…
    Your ad inserted in this column will be read by several hundred families in the Talent trade area. Rates are 25¢ per insertion of 25 words or less, just phone Ash. 23243 or call at 109 South Second or mail to Box H, Talent. Deadline for want ads is THURSDAY NIGHT.
     SHORTY'S AUCTION 3 miles north of Ashland. Auction every Sunday at 1 PM. O. J. Brenner, Auctioneer. Auctions contracted daily except Sunday.
     LUMBER--See the low-grade lumber at Norton's Lumber Co. before you buy. $35.00 per thousand. Phoenix end of 5th St., Phone Med 3-2888. Deliveries made in Talent.
     DRY & GREEN SLABS--12 and 16 inch. YOCKEL FUEL on New Highway 99. Phone Ashland 2-8311.
     IF IN NEED OF AUTHORIZED SANITARY SERVICE, CALL ASHLAND 8701.
     SHINGLES--Cedar shingles No. 1 $14.00 per square--all kinds--other roofing--tar paper 90# wt., $3.65 3 tabs in blended colors, $8.50 per square. TALENT LUMBER YARD ++++ George Davis, Proprietor.
     REFRIGERATION--I will look after refrigeration work after 6 PM and on Saturdays and Sundays, until further notice. H. T. Lucier. Call Ashland 2-3187.
     NOTICE--Norton Lumber Co. of Phoenix have dropped the price of all grades of lumber from $5.00 to $10.00 per 1000. Phoenix--end of 5th St. Phone Med 3-2888. Deliveries made in Talent.
     DRY SLAB WOOD--For sale $1.00 per trailer load. Henry De Young--Corner of Valley View and Suncrest Roads. Ash 2-4451.
     ALTERATIONS & SEWING--Bring to EDNA'S GIFT SHOP.
     SAW FILING--I file saws to order--machine precision. Floor polisher for rent--75¢ per day. AL'S PAINT SHOP.
     RADIO REPAIR--Any radio repaired for $2.00 plus parts. Also car radios for sale. Lem Sparks at 105 Stebler St.
     BEN'S OK 2ND HAND STORE--on Highway 99--½ mile north of Jackson Hot Springs. Phone Ash 2-5439. New and used TRADE AND SELL.  New linoleum; new trunks and lockers; General Electric and Norge refrigerators; new crib mattresses; wood circulators and ranges; bird cages and stands; gas and fuel oil heaters; dining sets; new maple high chairs; and new chests; large and small.
    TO GIVE AWAY--Puppies--six weeks old. See Mrs. Mildred Kerns at Texaco cabins.
    DON'T FORGET--Keep your money in Talent--trade with the Talent merchants.



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