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Mail Tribune 100, March 26, 1919 by Alissa Corman Thursday, March 28th 2019 A A News from 100 years ago The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago. March 26, 1919 RED CROSS NEEDS GUNNY SACKS TO PACK OLD CLOTHES The Red Cross is greatly in need of gunny sacks and packing boxes and if the merchants of Medford, or any other persons having the same will kindly donate them for the use of packing the clothing which is to be sent to the refugees of Europe, it will be greatly appreciated. They can be delivered to the Nash Grill, or if Mrs. Jonas Wold, chairman for the drive is notified, arrangements will be made for collecting them. Merchants are also asked to give any shop worn garments or piece goods, if they have any. The drive is progressing nicely, but it will continue all week. The Motor Corps has added to its number the following ladies who are helping gather in the bundles of clothing: Mesdames E. Kids, Carl Knapp, Roy Davis, Blaine Klum, A. W. Walker, Marion Lance, Seth Bullis, R. W. Poellnitz and Miss Laura Trichlor. The boys of the Junior Red Cross are also giving valuable assistance. PROTEST CHANGE IN HIGHWAY AT CENTRAL POINT Members of the Jackson county court and Representative Gore are attending the special meeting of the state highway commission at Portland today, at which it is expected the contracts for the construction of roads in Jackson county will be advertised for bids. It is understood that the engineers have not completed their estimates which will delay the matter until the April meeting. The court will put in a vigorous protest against the route selected by Engineer Nunn from Central Point to Seven Oaks, and urge the original route selected, which follows the present highway north of Central Point to the railroad crossing, and then cuts thru the Mimms and Salade orchards, rejoining the highway at the latter place, and obviating the two railroad crossings. The route chosen by Mr. Nunn is a straight line from the Central Point depot to Seven Oaks, paralleling the railroad and running along the right of way. This line is a little shorter, but of no benefit to the farmers of this section. Largely signed protests are being wired the commission today from Medford and Central Point. COMRAD. CLUB OF GIRLS TO ORGANIZE An organization of girls and young women, auxiliary to the Drama League and to be known as the Comrades club will hold a meeting on Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the library. Miss Marie Gates has accepted the position of commandant of this club, and at this meeting, the club officers will be elected and constitution and by-laws adopted. The object of the club will be comradeship of all the young girls of the city while some real work may be taken up in conjunction with the Drama league along civic lines. All young ladies of the city are invited to be present at the Friday meeting. News In Photos Loading ...