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COTTAGE GROVE, LANE COUNTY, OREGON,
United Lenten Services L . tanned
By Cottage Grove Protestant Groups
I ubile lenten services climaxed by an Easter Cantata
art* being planned again this year under the sponsorship of
tnree ( ottagc Grove Protestant churches, Methodist, Pres­
byterian and Baptist.
All set vices will lx? held at 7:30 o'clock on Sunday eve-
ningH at the rea|>ective churches. Music will be provided by
the host church.
J
The schedule for services is ns
follows;
Foster Sentenced
On Driving Count
City. Chamber
Debate Issue
Of Road Plan r
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1952
NUMBER 28
- Ten Cents per Copy
Old Man Winter Pushes Out Spring’s Early Arrival
Your Red Cross
Fire Victims. Servicemen
Benefit From Local Drive
(The following is the first of a series of articles on the American
Red Cross, its fund drive, and how it benefits Cottage Grove and the
surrounding areas.)
The । 'hamber of Commerce
board of directors and other mcm-
bere ku Id this week that they
would appear at the City Council
session Monday, February 25, to
more or loss have it out with the
city fathers over their d«Ti»ion to
rejret the Chamber's access road
plan.
The Chamber through a letter
read at the February 11 session
requested the council to |>ass a
resolution supporting the C of C's
plun for a north access road from
the proposed freeway. The council
at this mretlng refused the plan.
The Chamber had asked various
kK-al groups to support th«- pro­
gram before presenting it to the
Highway Commission.
Five familiea who were victims of fire disasters, 11
emergencies connected with servicemen and their families,
and many poverty cases were helped this past year in and
near Cottage Grove because of funds donated to the Amer­
ican Rud Cross.
The 1952 drive in Cottage Grove begins on Monday, Feb­
ruary 25. Funds collected will continue the disaster and
i emergency work listed above and also will help carry on
many more activities.
March 2 Harry L. Dfllln, pm-
Idem of Linfield college, McMinn­
ville, to tie held at the Methodist
church.
March 9 Rev Paul Poling, pas­
Robert Ikaiglnx Foster, former
tor of the First Presbyterian i local mail currier, was fined $250
church at Salem, to lie held at and costs and sentenced to 60 days
The local campaign is headed by
the Baptist church.
In county Jail following a jury
Douglas Spencer, attorney. Di­
March 16 Rev. Grayden lorre, trial lust week in Justice Court
vision leaders are Virgil Kingsley,
pastor of the Reedaport First Bap- held in I he council chambers on a
charge of driving while under the
business; Dr. Dean Webb, pro­
fist chuivh. to be held at the Pres­
influence of alcohol.
The city’s new dog catcher. Leo fessional; Bill Githcns and Joe
byterian church.
Defense Attorney Herbert l-om-
Campbell of Biackbutte route, was Bricher, special gifts; Lenora Py-
March 23 Rev. Kenneth A
bord immediately entered an ap-
burn and Lois Rice, schools; Mrs.
Gamer, pastor of the University
a very busy man this week. He
)*•). which wm later withdrawn. Not Fi-iMlblr
.
David Morris, residential.
IMrk Methodist church, Portland,
was rounding up all dogs running
Judge John Wells, who preaidtai
About 59 percent of funds go
The proposal would allow an un-
to be held at the Methodist church
at
large
and
impounding
them.
over the trial, said Wednesday derpa.M on East Main street and
for aid to servicemen, disabled
March 30 Rev. J. James Clow.
But
dog
owners
and
lovers
need
that the 60 day jail sentence
veterans and dependents, with 17
Pastor of the Mt. Olivet Baptist would be suspended If Foster |>aid a half cloverleaf access north of
have no fear. The law works also
town. The Council called the plan
percent taking care of civilian
«•hurch in Portland, to be held at
for the canines and says that they
his fine As of Wednesday the fine not feasible as it would throw too
emergencies and travelers aid.
the Baptist church
will be held five days Ln order for
had not yet Iwen i>aid.
much
traffic
on
East
Main
street
Other serivces are first aid and
April 6 Easter cantata to lie
their
owners
to
recover
them.
Justice court trial on a second
water safety, the blood donor pro­
presented by the combined Meth­ charge of leaving tlw scene of an Instead of lightening it and that
There is only one slight hitch—
gram,
nursing services, aid to ser­
a
grade
crossing
on
the
proposed
odist and Presbyterian choirs, di­
they must pay $2.50 to get them
accident will be set later.
vice groups and sponsorship of the
access road north of town was an
rected by Bob Hemphill.
back.
Anyone
missing
a
dog
may
All-Woman Jury
Junior Red Cross. Less than 2 per­
engineering impoMibllity due to
Special Good Friday and Easter
contact the city hall or police de­
Foster was found guilty on the th«- terrain.
cent goes for administration, m
Sunrise services sponsored by the
partment and will be allowed to
driving charge by an all-woman
most of the workers are volun­
One councilman called the plan
Ministerial association and the
claim the animal.
Jury on Friday, February 15. after "selfish". He also said. "We have
teers.
church youth groups, will tie an-
The
city
ordinance
states
that
two days of testimony. The charge no right to shut off the people in
Local Board
nounced later
no
dogs
shall
run
at
large
within
was made following an accident on the east areas from the freeway.” <
A local director and board
the city limits. This applies to li­
January 5 when a child. Henry
handle cases in and around Cot­
City Recorder Don Allen said
censed
and
unlicensed
animals.
Perkins, was injured after the car Wednesday the city had received
tage Grove with the assistance of
Campbell, who must be an ener­
Foster was driving hit a plank a letter from porena Grange com­
the county case worker, Mrs. John
getic
fellow,
caught
12
on
Monday,
near where the child was playing mending the council on its action ,
Scheldt. The local group io auto­
and the city hall was kept busy
on East Main street near Knox in refusing to go along with the <
nomous and checks each week
with phone inquiries about lost
Hill, The plank knocked the child ('lumber plan.
with the Eugene office so that
pets.
down, injuring him The complaint Phone Poll
work will not be duplicated.
It all came about due to the
was signed by Ed Jones as deputy
Local chairman is George Ma­
At a Chamber board meeting'
season when a young pup's fancy
sheriff.
cready, with Larry Levens acting
held Tuesday noon H was decided I
turns, or in this case roams the
Assistant district attorney Keith to take a phone poll of all mem-'
as treasurer. On the board are
The City Planning Commission
city. Many people complained of
John Finneran, Vinal Randall Sr.
met at the Canton Cafe February Rodman presented the case for bees. The poll resulted tn the deci- i
gatherings
of
dogs
as
"a
public
and Mrs. Schofield Stewart. Ran­
15 and considered several matters. the state. Ten witneses, including sion to re-present the plan to the j
nuisance.”
dall is civilian defense disaster
The commission approved an Ed Jones and Eldon Ericksen, ar­ council at the 25th meeting in an I
chairman in case of local emer­
application of H. L. Browning to resting officers, testified Foster effort to get it straighten«^ out. |
gency.
tTh«- Council before rejecting,
erect a sign on hli property at 408 was under the influence of alcohol
and even stated he was "drunk." the plan had, already okayed pay-:
Several families with many chil­
Taylor avenue.
dren in ihe Cottage Grove area
Ing half of the expenses of the city I
Dale Harris. In a letter to the Family Testifies
The defense introduced wit- attorney in presenting it to the!
have lost homes and all their be­
commission requested that his
news, mostly members of the Highway Commission. The City
longings in disastrous fires re­
property at 1030 East Madison be
Old man winter with freezing temperatures and snow arrived in Cottage Grove aid Half of the $600 goal to pur­ cently. The Red Cross has rallied
rezoned from residential to com­ family, who stated Foster's con- Engineer also had drawn the
mercial Th«- commission approved dltion following the accident wa» sketch of the pro|>oscd access surrounding areas Sunday night after 64 degree weather last week heralded a spring chase an electrocardiograph for to provide groceries, clothing, bed­
Cottage Grove hospital has clothes and often enough cash to
that evidently arrived too early. (7^> inches of snow was reported at Cottage Grove lake the
a motion to reclassify from cen­ one of extreme shock instead of road.)
been
reach««d in the February tide the family over.
drunkenness.
Mayor
F
H.
Doleman
said
that
weatherstation.)
•
tra) commercial to industrial th<>
drive for funds sponsored by the
Foster himself admitted he had the budget and other routine mat­
property bounded by East Main.
Lovely
cone-shajied
evergreen
on
the
property
of
Mrs.
J.
R.
Hendricks
at
Sixth
and
Business and Professional Women's
A typical fire story report read:
Madison avenue, the cast side of had four brers in local taverns be­ ters would be brought up at the Gibbs shows its white winter coat to the world.
club.
“Fire destroyed all personal pos­
Monday meeting.
.South 10th street, and an alley as fore the accident occurred.
Donation of $100 from the Lions sessions. Five children. ARC ad­
Officers Jones and Ericksen said
extended from south line of East
dub was the main fund booster, vanced 6 blankets, 24 diapers,
Main, MHith to the north line of Foster stumbled when he left his VOITURE NO. HO ACCEPTS
with the rest of the money com­ gowns and 5 pair of pajamas.
Madison. Also lots 9 and 10, block home to go with them to the jail FOUR NEW MEMBERS
ing from other clubs, organiza­ Father World War II veteran.
4, Georgetown addition be rezoned and that he failed to puss stand­
Four names were accepted for
tions and individuals. About $40 a Cottage Grove ARC representa­
ard tests for sobriety they gave membership in Voiture *80 at Ihe
from residential to industrial.
day was donated on February 14, tive made further arrangements
F. H. Dolcman, mayor, sub­ him at the station.
Promenade at Springfield Febru­
15 and 16 when the BPW club had with the family.”
The defense attorney made what ary 14. They were Glen Lewis.
mit t«-d a plan to rrplat ground
According to latest information,
a
booth in the First National
Rodman
called
’
’
a
scapegoat
”
of
Servicemen and their families
Into lots and sidewalks, kx-ated
Kenneth Means, John Jacqua of
A 4-H Electricity group, called
Glen Sawyer, manager of Lane Bank. Money was deposited in the are often aided by the Red Cross.
near South 10th and Harrison Th«- Jones, trying to prove that the Eugene and Ralph DeJarnett of there are now nine places in Cot­
tage Grove and vicinity where per­ the Cottage Grove Voltage club, County Electric Cooperative, has special fund set up at the bank. An example on a report read aa
I>lan was tentatively approvt-d by tests given at the Jail were ridicu­ Cottage Grove.
To Have Booth
follows: "ARC sent 3 telegrams
the commission and will have to lous and that officers manhandled
Three other new members were sons may register to vote in the has been organized with sixth announced that his organization is
Another booth manned by the advising military serviceman need­
the
defendant.
lie approved by the county court.
given the obligation by Charles May primary.
grade Jefferson school boys. This cooperating with Lane county’s
businesswomen will be at the bank ing extension due to serious acci­
Much was made of several pho­ Whipps; past grand cheminot of
The list was compiled by the is the first such club in Cottage
4-H club in encouraging the devel- on February 25, 26 and 27.
tographs taken by the defense at the third district. These new mem­ Lumber & Sawmill Workers Un­ Grove.
dent involving wife and death of
The drive will extend to the baby. Much casework service done
the scone of the accident. Police bers will be given the full initia­ ion, Local 2627, for what it called
First meeting was held Satur- opmcnt of electricity clubs.
end of the month.
officers said they did not show a tion at the Cowbarn Wreck at "the benefit of the public and in day, February 16. at the school
on this case and check $108.65 ad­
"Our co-op considers the 4-H
Donations may be made at the
true picture of the scene, while Portland on March 1. Included in the interests of good government.”
when officers were elected. Next electricity project especially oank or at the local theatres, vanced to pay mortuary bill.”
Missing in Action
Fire about 1:30 a m. Sunday the defense said they were actual the class of 12 from Lane county
They are as follows:
session will be at 2 p.m. February I worthwhile for rural boys and
where the management and usher­
Or. “Family had not heard from
g caused by an overheated wood conditions.
will be Ralph DeJamett and Ray
1. Mrs. Max Bird in State Farm 23 at the H. E. Hinman home at
girls. Lane county's 4-H club ettes will take donations.
herviceman for sometime. ARC as­
The jury deliberated about a Fuller.
stove did about $3oo damage to
Insurance office on Main street 2491 East Main street.
The machine to be purchased sisted in securing report service­
the home near the Dorena Y oc­ half hour.
Karl Wagnor, chef de gare of every Thursday and Saturday
Officers chosen were Donald agent, John Gurton, has described
for the local hospital is used in man mising in action."
cupied by W PercelL The home is
Voiture *80, presented Charles
May,
president;
Milton
Hultberg.
2. Judge John Wells in Justice
this project to me, and I know diagnosing heart disease.
Pure poverty cases arise too in
owned by T. D. DeLeon.
VFW AND AUXILIARY
WhlpfM with a gold star service Court, 731 Main street.
vice president and Ralph Hinman. that the actual experience this
Cottage Grove. One family was as­
Fire Chief Ernest Shipley said TO HAVE MEETING
pin for outstanding work in secur­
3. C. A. Hosman. office of the secretary. The membership com-
project offers of working with SEN. JACK LYNCH HERE
sisted when a child was not in
that some of the walls and ceilings
The Veterans of Foreign Wars
'
ing members for the American sawmill union, 615 Main street, 7 mittee is composed of Joel Clapp
State Senator Jack Lynch of school because the mother felt she
of the three room dwelling were an Auxiliary will meet for a din­ legion. Whipps has received a to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thurs- .md Milton Hultberg. Meeting electricity will provide boys and
damaged.
ner nt 6:30 p.m., February 22, in bronze star each year for five day, 10 to 11:30 a m. last Saturday place committee members are girls knowledge and skill in its Portland was here Wednesday in was improperly dressed to attend
use.”
the interest of his candidacy for school. Food and clothing was
A flue fire about 6 p.m Sunday the VFW hall. Each member is to years for securing a large number of each month.
Lewis, Clapp and Hinman.
state treasurer. Sen. Lynch, a re­ given, call to doctor's office au­
Prizes to Be Given
„ evening was reported at the Verle bring a covered dish.
of members.
4. Ward's Grocery and Service Robinson Director
publican. served as state senator thorized. Result, happy child.
With
the
approval
of
I.ane
coun
­
Thompson home at 715 Sbuth 2d
Washington's birthday will be
Directing the club is C. J. Rob-
The next promenade will be held Station on Knox Hill.
The work of the Red Cross ex­
street. No damage was done.
observed and entertainment will at Cottage Grove, March 13.
I in son of Silk Creek, who also has ty’s 4-H club officials. Lane Elec­ from Multnomah county in the
5. Viola Cruson. Silk Creek.
tric co-op will present a $15 cash 1943, 47-49 and 1951 sessions of tends into other fields besides dis­
6. Ray Steele, Docena.
an electricity and woodworking
award to the outstanding 4-H elec­ the state legislature.
aster and relief work. In an article
7. Getty Store, Saginaw.
club in that area.
He stated Wednesday he hoped next week we will tell you more
tricity club next September at the
8. W. H. Mitchell Service Sta-
"There is a great need for proj­
Lane County fair. The winning to return to this area before the about what services are available
tion, Lorane.
ects that fit the needs of the
club will be selected on a score close of his campaign.
as a result of the drive for funds.
said. "Projects
of
Mr. Hosman of the union said area.
area,” 1 Robinson
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card basis which will take into
County quota is $100,000.
that no official registrars in I-a- livestock and poultry do not suit
Dr. H. A. Hagen will leave
consideration demonstrations, com­
tham, Brumbaugh or Culp Creek ' certain areas,” he added.
Thursday for Portland where he BOB NEAR SINGS FOR LIONS
munity activities and exhibits.
precincts were found so far, but if I First project for the new club
Individual awards of study will attend the quarterly post-
Robert Near of Eugene, driver
there are some, to please advise 'will he making a buzzer,
buza
which
Any resident ot me county may wm oe Mown at tne i-ane county
three club members in the blue ruary 22-23-24 for the chiroprac- four numbers during the program
register at these places. Those Fair as a group work.
tors of the northwest. He will be ‘ hour at the Cottage Grove Lions
"The boys not only will learn ribbon group in first and second
who must register are persons
year 4-H electricity projects. back in his office Monday, Febru­ club Thursday noon. He was ac­
who have not voted in a county- the principles of electricity, but in
These winners will be chosen thru ary 25. Mrs. Hagen will accom­ companied by Mike VanderKley at
wide election within two years, choosing their own officers and
pany him and will visit friends.
the piano.
their record books and exhibits.
who have moved, whose mailing working on a group project will
address has been changed or learn citizenship and democracy
as well,” the leader stated.
whose name has been changed.
Dog Days
City Planning
Board OK’s East
Rezone Project
Cardiograph Fuad
Half-Way Mark
Nine Places Listed Local 4-H Electricity Club Formed;
To Register Voters Co-op To Honor Lane Projects at Fair
Wood Stove Blaze
Does $300 Damage
Champion Doberman Proudly Displays Litter of 9
To Have 10 Members
Maximum membership in the
club will be 10 boys, with 5 having
An 18-year-old youth, George
attended the first meeting. Full Johnson Jr. of Blackbutte route,
Jack Lewis Riddle, wanted by membership is expected for the was found guilty of shooting a val­
the FBI for two armed robberies February 23d meeting.
uable hunting dog in a Justice
in San Francisco, Calif., was ap­
Court trial last Wednesday.
prehended here Saturday after­
He was fined $250 and sentenced
noon by local police, when he was
to 60 days in county jail by Judge
taken from a bus. Riddle is
John Wells, who conducted the
charged with holding up a hotel
Four ladies will be calling at all two-hour trial. Maynard Wilson,
clerk in San Francisco on October business houses and residences defense attorney, issued a notice
23 and a week later holding up a soon for information for the Lane of appeal.
bartender there.
County Directory. They are Mrs.
The original complaint against
W. F. Sayles, Mrs. Molly Doolittle, i Johnson was made by George
CHAMBER REQUESTS LISTS
Flora Kennedy and Mrs. Joe Hinkle, also of Blackbutte route,
OF ORGANIZATION OFFICERS Glass.
after his hound dog had been
Jean Gilliland, Chamber of Com­
The directories will be available killed last September. Key witness
merce secretary, has again issued April 1 at a cost of $35. The local in the case was Milton Ocum-
a request to all organizations, Chamber of Commerce office has paugh, Cottage Grove high school
clubs and lodges in the city to requested that all citizens cooper­ student, who testified he was with
send to the C of C office on Main ate with these ladies when they Johnson when the shooting oc­
street lists of officers.
call for the information.
curred.
Alleged Robber
Is Captured Here
Ladies to Compile
Co. Directory Data
—Photo by Clark mudto
< hamplon Carol'» Clssl Von Weiss Is the proudest mother In town. Her nine pups, five weeks old, all
black and tan like their »Ire, peep out on the world in the above picture. The »Ire was Champion Helmit
Von Klnstrrholz, a ranking dog from New York.
Eleven pups were born to the local dog, but two of them died. Living are five female» and four
male». Thl« 1» »aid to be unusual for a first litter, but the mother was from another large litter of 11
henelf. Carol finished her championship with IS point» In four »how», considered to be an outstanding
record.
Attorney Appeals
Dog Killing Case
Loran L. Stewart to Seek Reelection
As Candidate for State Representative
Founders Day Topic
Of PTA Program 25th
Founders Day will be observed
at the PTA meeting to be held at
8 p.m. Monday, February 25, at
Jefferson school. Mrs. Helen Mink­
ler is in charge of the program.
Mrs. Lenora Pyburn’s third
grade class will also present part
of the program. Of interest will be
a -alk by Elmer Fleming, superin­
tendent, on "Report Cards” and
the system of grading in the
schools.
Refreshments will be served by
third grade mothers, with Mrs.
Faye Stewart and Mrs. Hugh
Gatewood co-chairmen.
Loran Stewart Monday said he
had decided to submit his name as
a candidate for reelection as state
representative of the 14th district
and would file for this office Feb­
ruary 20. Decision to seek re­
election to this office was a hard
one for Mr. Stewart, since it rep­
resents quite a sacrifice on his
part.
Mr. Stewart is one of the few
men to be elected tc a state office
from this area and he has served
as state representative with dis­
tinction. His candidacy is subject
to the action of the republican
primary.
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