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The Weather (Courtesy Cottage C zs Weather Station) L H 63 The Cottage Grove Sentinel ☆ Serving the Heart of the Nation's Greatest Lumber Region Since 1889 COTTAGE GROVE, I-ANE COUNTY, OREGON, VOLUME LXV I THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28. 1954 NOVEMBER 2 GENERAL ELECTIONS WILL PICK NEW CITY OFFICIALS; TAX BASE BILL TO BE DECIDED Spelldown W i n n e r s Gayle Cox, Johnnie Faye Cox Place First At Fourth Annual Sentinel Spelling Bee Thursday night's Sentinel Spell ing Bee tore a big hole in the con tentions of many that today's school children “can’t spell," as both high school and gra«ie school contestants came through with flying colors. The bee was held in the multi-purpose room of Har rison grade school. Winner of the high school di vision was Gayle Cox, freshman at Cottage Grove High. In the grad«* school class, Johnnie Faye Cox <a girl and no relation to Gayle I, eighth grader at Ixmdon school, took top honors. Second place in the high school was Gary Hankins who went out on the word "commemorative.” Only Boy Mt. View's contestant, seventh grader Jerry Shepherd, was the only boy in the grade school di vision. Despite the host of young male rooters who pulled their hardest to see a boy win the con- test, Jerry misspelled the word "circumspect" to take second place. Third and fourth place grade school winners were Linda Towns- ley, a seventh grader from Jef ferson who went down on the word "rhetoric,” and Shirley Perkins, an eighth grade student from De- light Valley, who fell by misspell- ing "rigorous.” Four From High School There were only four contest - ants in the high school division, all from Cottage Grove High, Eight participated in the grade school class. Represented were Ixmdon,. Harrison, Dorena, Drain, M t. Latham, Delight Valley, View and Jefferson. Prizes for the contest were : High School - first place, $40 watch from Wares Jewelers; see ond place. $10 in cash from the Sentinel. Grade School . first, sec- ond and fourth places received $15, $7.50 and $2.50 in cash from the Sentinel and third [»lace win- ner received a camera from Thrift-Wise. All contestants re ceived a free pass to any show at Morelock's theaters. The Bee was recorded by radio station KOMB and rebroadcast Sunday afternoon. CG Halloweeners To Collect Pennies For Overseas Kids A new kind of Halloween will be observed in Cottage Grove this year on Saturday night. This is how it will work A doorbell rings. A sjxxjk, witch, or goblin stands there asking for a treat for all the world’s children. In his hand he holds a milk carton or some other sort of container, jingling with coins. He wears a United Nations Children's Fund Arm Band. He asks for coins for cl fortunate than he in India . . Ecuador . . . Greece . . children suffering from hun- ger and disease. It is a 1 lallowecn party for all the children of the world. This new style Halloween which has spread to many communities throughout the United States is part of the largest cooperative ef fort ever made to bring health to the world's boys and girls. A few coins go a long way. Even $1 will provide 9 children a glass of milk every day for a week, $25 1 will buy enough vaccine to protect , 600 children against tuberculosis, and $100 enough DDT to protect a small West African village from malaria for a year. The armbands or container bands will be distributed through the grade schools and th«’ Catho lic parochial school on Friday. Children will go out on this new "Trick or Treat” on Saturday night, which is the night Cottage Halloween. Grove The containers will be turned in at the community Halloween party sponsored by the Women ot the Moose lodge. A booth will be set up in front of Hoover’s Shoe Store by th«’ PTA and will be open from 7 to 8. Another booth will be open at the Presbyterian Church from 6 to 8 p.m. for those attending the Presbyterian recreation program, Containers can also I h 1 turned in at the Harrison, Adams, or Jeffer- son schools on Monday morning. November 1. Grove Merchants Mull Year Around Program of Opening Friday Evenings Beginning the first Friday night after “Glad to Show You Night", local merchants will begin a year around program of remaining open to make a strong bid for customrs who find it inconvenient to shop during the day. according to Howard Gilbert, director of the Over 60 local businessmen were retail division of the Chamber of present at the Chamber of Com- Commerce. merce meeting held at the Elks Merchants plan to advertise club Tuesday noon to hear brief “red hot specials,” which Gilbert talks by Robert McCoy, new Ex states the customers cannot afford ecutive Director of the Oregon to pass up, in the Sentinel and Development Commission, and I Fred Brenne, manager of the Eu- over radio station KOMB. Gilbert states that the weekly «ene Chamber. McCoy spoke on the economic event will build up as time goes on and probably be the biggest development of the state and said ’ that several ’ studies of the prob- business day of the week. "Many of our members,” says lems in this field have been in- Gilbert, "regret the necessity of. itiated. additional business hours, but | _ _ realize competition from other Oregon Development Commission, cities makes it mandatory. It is McCoy stated that the commission a fact, ” he continued, “that there was not set up to supercede the are many people in the community existing organizations devoted to that woul«i prefer to shop in Cot development of the community, tage Grove if the stores were open but to supplement and cooperate one night per week.” (Continued on page 2) Businessmen Hear Development Talks At Chamber Tues. Voters Must Heed Precinct Divisions not denominational. Oregon Polls Open At 8 A.M. Tuesday Grove Elections Polling places throughout Ore- eon will open Tuesday morning at councilmen All the van 8 and vs ill remain o|»en till 8 in the Precinct lx»undaries are described ir these offices are run- evening to accommodate voters in as follows: Oregon's general election. Jess Hill is the < line must be a registered votor mayor, Jam.’s W Edv to partieqiute in th«’ general elec Willamette Rix Fork of I h recortier, and Mike tion Since Tuesda) is «'lection day I’reeinet No. the city hall and the state liquor city limits from north of the cen- council [x»sitioni Will ter lino of Main street and north to the cits limits and east of th«* Coast Fork. Precinct No. 3, ill territory in th«’ city limits lying south of th«' center line of Main street and east Fork of center line of the «’on: and west of center line SENTINEL sPE master of ceremonie« one. Each precinct has its own | r J1- in ing place and one int is t 18 hs own precinct. in the south Lane count) area. The polling places for each precinct ; I, Masonic Cottage Grove, tilled, Ralph Wells, Allen Now Martin SPRR right of way; Pree »it 11 . BEE WINNERS ill the grail«’ school division, limit in the for th.- bee, are Johnnie Faye Cox. who won $15 for first prize; Jerry Shepherd, I Linda Townsley, < amera from Thrift W ise for third place, amt Shirley I’erkin*. lying south of the center line of $2.51) for fourth place Seven+eenChildren Win Prizes During JC Bicycle Rodeo City Needs a New Tax Base Council Sets New Record for Amount Done in One Night 9. Vote that th«’ city take the necessary *te|>* to provide water, frei* of charge, and hookiq» to the tank of the proposed Cottage Grove swimming pool. third prize pair sf bicycle tire* given by ( hamber» Outdoor Store. North Latham, clubhouse, (’ot- tage Grove Riding club; South La tham, Latham school; Saginaw’, old Walker high school; Lorane, Lorane Grange Hall; South Cres well, veterans hall; Creswell. Cres well, Creswell Grange hall; North Creswell, Perry Main residence, out north 5th Street; Dorena, Do rena si’hool gymnasium; I<ondon, 4-H clubhouse; Brumbaugh, Wal- den sch<x»l; Silk Creek, Alfred Wulff residence, West Main Street; Cloverdale, Cloverdale Community club; Row River, Mt. View school. SAMPLE BALLOTS Sample ballots for the oncoming eW’tion may be obtained at Wil- । son's Real Estate office, an nounced Elmer Kent, deput v sheriff. According to Kent, the ' [«quests for the ballots prompted him to have th«* ballots on hand. ( OHRECTION The question and answer period scheduled by th«* High School PTA will be Thursday, Octolx*r 28, not October 29, as appeared in last week’s paper. Rousing Rally Cottage Grove Democrats Hold Reception for Richard, Maurine Neuberger Sunday Afternoon at Eagles Hall 101 102 For 103 lo-l For Guy Cordon, R Richard L. Neuberger, D Representative, 4th District: Harris Ellsworth, R Governor: 105 Joseph K. Carson, D 106 Lalxir Commissioner: 107 S. Eugene Allen, R 108 Norman <). Nilsen, D For State Senator, 3rd District H^ine county): 109 T*ruman Chase. R 110 Donald R. Husband, R Clarence Hyde, D 112 Keith D. Skelton. D For Representative, 14th District (Lane county): 113 Edwin Cone, R 111 Florence Cook, D 115 Donald F. Ellickson, D E. J Evans. D 117 Richard Eymann, D 1 IM Earl Hill. R Edwin Johnson, R the had sidewalk* situation in 120 Ernest E. Schrenk, R Cottage Grove, l*»ue warnings to (Continued on page 2) X. Decision to again ask South ern Pacific to repair the rallroiul crossings at Fourth and Sixth Bovce. who took the first prize bicycle «peedometer donated hy West ern Auto Supply; Lyb- Waite, wh» won th«- second prize bicycle head- Ilght donated by Coaat-t«-< oast, and Dougla* Johnson, who won the city hall; No. 4. Joseph F. Safley residence, 1133 East Main Street; No. 5. Cottage Grove Union High struction oi some basketball bnck- boards and "playing Santa.” Pres- 1 donation. this “I'm very optimistic ent at the meeting were .Firn Bar- [xiint,” said Fasold who net, Mik«* VnnderKley, Arnold that when the drive closes, Benedict, I »ick Chambers, Mel vember 2, Cottage Grove will Fix, Ron Popke, Jess Easley and Bill Workman from Cottage Grove [ have reached its goal of $10,- 500. and Gene Gustafson and Haiold The November 2 ballot, which j Miller front Eugene. will be passed on by the voters will contain the names of 30 can didates with op[x»sition, eight can didates on the nonpartisan ballot anil eight constitutional amend ments. If you have not seen i sample ballot, here’s the way will appear: STATE November Ballot Contains Names Of 38 Candidates and 8 Amendments those who*«’ sidewalk* n«‘ed re pair, and definite action to he taken if warnings ignored. *. Vote to do something almut the [larking situation on Main from the highway to Tenth TOP PERFORMERS in the Junk>r Chamber of < ommerce Bicycle Rociee, ptctnrrd with Boh Boyce, chairman of the event, were Ronald Two candidates are vicing foi Main street and east of the center justice of the peace in the Cot tag« and line of the north of the centi r line of Quincy | oral «’lection. Incumbent Judge John Wells is Preclni’t No. 5, all the teiiitor) seeking reelection and is being within city limits south of the challenged by Wolff Allen. Candidates for justice of the center line of Quincy stroet and east of the center line of the SP peace run on a nonpartisan ballot right of way. (An Editorial) The City of Cottage Grove needs to establish a new tax base, so that the city can conduct its business each year with out having to go to the voters with a special election. Ex penses of conducting a business have increased about four times between the time of establishing a $27,000 tax base Grove Active Club UA Battle Almost Won years ago and the $110,000 the city council is asking for now A total of $8. 100 has been For sometime now the city has found it necessary to go Hunts for Members to the expense of holding a special election to get the neces Accumulation of officient , United Appeal drive as of Wed sary funds to operate. Even though the Sentinel would be membership for a charter was the 1 nesday morning, according to financially ahead for a special election each year (We usually main [x»int of business at the pro Jess Fasold, local chairman. print the ballots and run a notice of special election), we posed Cottage Grove Active club । Cottage Grove is now short of would strongly recommend to bring the tax base up to date. meeting Thursday night. Th«* club its goal $2,100, said Fasold. None of the residential area If one stops to consider the difference between the cost hopes to obtain enough members of operating a business now and even 25 years ago, such a by early December to get the has yet been solicited, accord ing to Fasold. and anyone not charter. Fifteen memlærs ar comparison might be surprising. yet contacted who wishes to do You can save the city money by voting for the new tax quired. his share in the United Appeal The first possible projects dis base on November 2. You can still have a part in governing drive is urged to phone 112 and what the city spends by voting on the city budget each yeai cussed by those present was cun- i turn in either a pledge or cash Grove Junior The Chamber of Commerce held its first annual Bicycle Rtxieo Sat- for all grad«1 urday, October sch«x»1 children between the ages of six : to 12 years. The contest to ride their bicycles ants had 1 through a course laid out on Jef ferson street. The purpose of the test was to test each contestants ability of balance, maneuvering, pedaling and braking, mounting, riding through an obstacle course, emer gency stopping and use of hand signals. Safety was emphasized throughout the course. The following won prizes: Ron ald Boyce: First prize, a bicycle speedometer donated by the West ern Auto Store. Lyle Waite: Sec ond prize, a bicycle headlight do nated by the Coast to Coast store. Douglas Johnson: Third prize, a pair of bicycle tires donated by Chambers Outdoor Store. Ivona Randall: Fourth prize, a sterling silver bracelet donated hy Grove Jewelers. Jack Mataggart: Fifth prize, a note book donated by Cot f Cottage Grove city fathers un tage Grove Pharmacy. doubtedly set a new record for Wayne Dailey: Sixth prize, a amount of business settled at softball bat donated by Pioneer Monday night’s c«»uncil meeting Hardware Co. Marilyn Straus- A total of 28 items were discussed borger: Seventh prize, a soft ba I) and decidf’d upon in the hour and donated by Pioneer Hardware Co. a half meeting. Craig Hansen: Eighth prize, a Much of the business was of football donated by Pioneer Hard- minor importance. Highlights of ». Sidney Pollard: Ninth ware i flashlight donated by the meeting included: 1. Decision to tanure more prop Service. Richard Boyce Shell Adams, George McCready, Andy erly the city’s vehicles by increas I »avid ing th«- Insurance coverage to >20,- Herman O w e n. I,eRoy Wyant, Frana 000 property damage. 2. Awarding of city’s fuel and Strausborger and Dale McMillin Cottag« heating oil business tickets donated each won theatre hill by Morelock Theatres. 13c per gal. «iti the heating Each contestant will lx* mailed and Rh'hfleld Oil < o., who hid a sticker for his bicycle stating 21.12c per gal. on fuel. they have participated in the test, | 3. Subdiv i*lon o r d i n a n c «• re a membershp card in the Bicycle ferred to city attorney for proper Institute of America and Safety preparation a* an ordinance. Rules for Bicycling and the Jay- 4. Vote to install light* on 12th cees placed scotchlight on the and Gia** road* at Quincy. rear fenders of each bicycle. The 5. \ ot«’ to phM-e a 21) mile *peed judges of th«’ affair were Police zone at th«’ *chool crossing* on th«’ men C. H. Roberts and Jim Hun South I’acific highway. gerford. make a 6. Vol Halloween Parade Set for 7:30 Sat. All young people planning to participate in the Women of the Moose sponsored Halloween Pa rade, which is scheduled for 7 .30 Saturday night, are to meet at th«’ parking lot of the First National Bank There they will be given a number for judging purposes. Candy treats and "blow out” whistles will be presented to all in costume. The parade will be led by the grade school band and three clowns will be on hand to assist. The parade proceeds from the parking lot to Main and on down to Sixth. In case of rain participants will assemble in the Grove Auto Sales building on the corner of Fifth and Washington for the judging of the two most original costumes, treats, and entertainment. A short movie will be shown after the parade in the Grove Auto Sales building through cour tesy of Tom Clapp, proprietor No admission will be charged. There will also be a “teen age" dance, sponsored by the Presbyterian Church, in the fellowship room of the church following the parade. This is a recreation dance and is MISER 11 Ten Cents HALLOW I.EN I OILER Just in case there was any mis- understanding about last week's article concerning th«’ white cross es for "oldsters” who are dread ing Hallowe'en, the crosses are for those* unable to come to the door, not those who find it inconvenient to do so. According to Bill Oglesby, Jef ferson school principal, those in ill health unable to answer the door may request that a cross, white , paint«*d on a black background, be placed in their window in which case children will [»ass the house. These crosses can he obtained by 1 phomng the Jellerson Sch«x»l, 142. I Girl Scout Adults Fall Council Meet To Be Held Nov. 5 The Fall Council Meeting for Girl Scout adults will be held No vember 5 from 9 30 until n«x»n at the Springfield Community Cen ter. November 1 is the ticket dead line. They may be purchased from neighborhood chan men or at the door. Tickets are 25c each. year Reports on th«’ camping program, plus [»Ians for future camping programs will be heaixi at the fall meeting Ail Girl Scout leaders, their assistants, neighborhood chairmen, commit tee members, carni» leatlers and all adults interested in Girl Scout ing are urgi'd to attend. Guthnvr Photo RICHARD NEI BERGER presents n copy of his latest I........ ".Adventure In Politics” to Joe Crepeau for the < ottagc Drove City Library, while Maurin - Nenh« rger looks on. Crepeau heads the Cottage Drove Neuh«Tger for Senator committ«*«*. Richard and Maurine Neuber ger, America's only husband and wife legislative team, were hon- orod at a public reception Sunday afternoon in Cottage Grove at th«’ Eagles hall, sponsored by the local Neuberger for Senator Committee. The United Nations was de scribed as "our tx’st and brightest hop«’ for world peace,” by N«’uber- ger, and "despite shortcomings ger, and "despite shortcomings and frailties the United Nations is the only global forum where mankind can meet and talk and work to prevent th«’ horror of an atomic UNIVERSHY OF OREGON. war.” Eugen«’ Ann«* Hill, «laughter ot Eight Years In Senate Neuberger has served eight Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hill of 822 where Quincy, is one of six women re years in the Oregon cently pledged to Th«’ta Sigma he is chairman of th«1 Elections Phi, national professional frater committee. H«’ is a nationally known writer with frequent ar- nity for women in journalism. Miss Hill, a junior, is a grad tick’s in our national magazines Neuberger is the Democratic can- uate of Cottage Grove High. didate for the Unit- d States Sen-1hamstring our country and Presi- ate. Maurine Neuberger is a me m- dent in conducting foreign policy. ber of the Oregon House of R«’pre- Another foreign policy issue dis sentatives and is chai man of th«’ cussed was the Point Four Pro gram which Cordon has opfxised. Education committee. Neuberger told his audience Neuberger took sharp issue with statements and the voting record that he disagr«*ed sharply with re of his opponent for th«’ Senate. cent statements by his opp«>nent Neuberger jxiinted out that Cor- questioning the sums which the don voted against the North At- United States contributes to main lantic Defense Treaty during the tain the United Nations. "Our con time Eisenhower headed our Eu- tribution to the UN,” stated Neu- ropean defense. "Cordon was one berger, is only a few [»ennies enm- of the 13 isolationists who voted pared with the cost of weapons of against the NATO which was the death and destruction. I just can’t great work of the late Republican understand Cordon's objections to Senator A r t h u r Vandenburg," ।our contribution to the United Nations." Neuberger stated. Against Brk’ker Amendment Maurine Neuberger pointe«! out Neuberger condemned the that Sunday was celebrated thru- Bricker amendment which Cordon out the world as United Nations s|x>nsored and voted for over the Day anti the world organization strong opposition of President has the support and approval of Eisenhower. The Bricker Amend- nearly all churches of all dénom ment, Neuberger argued, would ■ mations throughout the1 world.
