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About Port Orford post. (Port Orford, Oregon) 1937-19?? | View Entire Issue (April 30, 1937)
THIS PAPER ENDEAVORS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC INTERESTS IN THE WIDE FIELD OF WHICH PORT ORFORD WITH ITS GREAT NATURAL HARBOR IS THE IN DUSTRIAL CENTER. PORT ORFORD POST VOLUME I PORT ORFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1937 Two Million Feet of Lumber Shipped Outein One Week BIG CITY SIGN NOW COMPLETED Local Agricultural Possibilities Told FACTS — NEWS TO GIVE THE FACTS ABOUT PORT ORFORD, ITS HARBOR, AND THE VAST REGION OF UNDEVELOPED RESOURCES SURROUNDING THIS CITY IS THE AIM OF THIS PAPER. NUMBER 6. CIRCUIT COURT IN SESSION INIS WEEK AT GOLD BEACH The big sign on the hillside fac W. Noyes, secretary of the [ ing the city center at the bend of Port Orford chamber of commerce, 1 the highway, telling the world in ’ is in receipt of a letter from Dean | huge letters of white concrete that I Wm. A. Schoenfeld of Oregon State ' arrival has ------ been ---------- made — at “ . Port juries to his vertebrae were sustain --------- ------- — I College, in reply to a request for ed. On the testimoney of physcians Orford,” has been completed under cham- 1 r । , information from the local cham- notwithstanding testi the management of the lady mem i- ber regarding the possible agricul- COUNTY SEAT THRONGED chiefly, atlely started continuing until 11 Tuesday in an interview that the bers of the city beautification com- i- ' tural uses of logged-off lands. MONDAY BY PERSONS IN mony of local parties to the effect A. M. without stopping when the S. Siskyou has been completely over that Bayer acted at times as if less STEAMERS ELNA, SISKYOU S. Elna which arrived in port at 4 hauled before starting on this run. mittee of the chamber of commerce, | Dean Schoenfeld states: "There TERESTED IN THE PRO severely injured than claimed, tha Mrs. Agnes Leutwyler, chairman. | would be possibilities in the produc P.M Tuesday and stood by until New engines were installed and AND DAISY GADSBY COME CEEDINGS—FIRST CASE, BAY case was decided in his favor. Col- Mrs. Leutwyler made an itemized tion of small fruits, such as straw she could be berthed at the dock In much new equipment added. The lier H. Buffington was his attorney, report of the enterprise Wednes berries and cane fruits on your bet ER VS. THE INDUSTRIAL AC IN CLOSE SUCCESSION—SISK- place of the Siskyou, which waited boat is 200 feet long an draws when day, showing that the cash expendi ter soils. Market outlets would need The second case to go to trial was until the Elna could take on 650,000 loaded between 19 and 20 feet. CIDENT COMMISSION, tures totalled $54.00, toward which to be built up for such crops. There that of Paul Luetwyler of Port Or- YOU NOW REGULARLY ON feet. The Elna is expected to sail The boat belongs to Geo. Abering cash subscriptions had been receiv- is heavy production and severe ford against Henry G. Barclay. PORT ORFORD RUN—LOAD Thursday afternoon. The Siskyou of San Francisco, Captain Stahl-1 ed to the amount of $29.00 with competition in marketing small Then were listed for trial two cases will return to the dock to finish her baum stated. She has about the more premised. fruits. This year’s higher prices cargo of over one million feet. j Cjrcu»t court aeqsions at Gold against Seymour Purdy relating to DAY AND NIGHT. same capacity as the S. S. Port Or Mrs. Leutwyler gave $6.00 The for strawberries are causing more property disputes by The Peoples By the time the Siskyou is load ford of over a millloh feet of lum- folowing subscribed $2.50 each: The : interest in planting that crop, so , Beach are always rather colorful Company and the First National ed, the S. S. Daisy Gadsby is ex ber and will alternate trips with T o , I .... occassions. With jurors drawn ...... . i Casino, L. R. Pugh and Western competition may be even more se Bank of Portland. that Knot h,,n pnfnrt h । from all parts of the county, law From Tuesday till Tuesday, this pected to be waiting for the use that boat henceforth. j Hotel. From the Safeway Store vere later. The jury drawn for this term fol of the dock and will take on about Captain Stahlbaum looked across I and Paul Leutwyler, each $2.00 sub- j “Sections yers looking pre-occupied, princi will be some week for Port Orford of Coos and Curry 500,000 feet. at the Cottoneva from the deck of pals and witnesses in the various lows: F. W. Jamieson. Port Orford; । scriptions were received. Those counties have in the past produced W. P. Howe, Langlois; Lester Fitz longshoremen when, if present Siskyou Overhauled his new ship and commented that ¡ subscribing $1.00 each were: The fine Gravenstein and Winter Ba- cases slated for trial added to those hugh Sixes: H. B. Horrell, Ophir; The steamer Siskyou which ar- his unfortunate experience with the i Club, S. A. lawrance, J. R. Morris, plans are carried out, over two who have a bit of business at the nana apples. Apple production Is Henry Farrier, Denmark; L. P. million feet of lumber will be load rived on her first trip Tuesday, is a Cottoneva was just "another one of Hazel Knapp, Geo. Leech, Heinie another specialized crop which with county seat and choose court week Cross, Brookings; Otto Ismert, Pis sturdy, trim looking vessel. Cap the bad breaks a sea-faring man to transact it, the spacious grounds Dolge, Weingart’s Bakery, N. B. marketing is a real problem. Pro ed on three steamers. tain Everhard Stahlbaum, former gets sometimes.” He added that in front of the court house about tol River; C. C. Woodworth, Sixes; The S. S. Siskyou docked at 11 master of the Cottoneva, is in com when in Port Orford he would keep Marsh, Billy Haynes, and S. D. Mc- duction of apples on a commercial David Crockett, Harbor; J. W. noon presents a crowd that includ . Intire and Mrs. C. A. Long subsrib- scale on this account might be very A. M. Tuesday and loading immedl- mand. Captain Stahlbaum stated his weather eyes open. es ranchers from the back country, Needham. Langlois; W. B. Strain, ; ed 50 cents. questionable. Langlois; J. W. Crew, Langlois; S. । Donations were received from the ' “Walnut production has not prov businessmen, county officials, J. Spoerl, Port Orford: John Adams sportsmen and many others who , following firms and persons: Port ed successful under similar climatic Dr. Lucas Drowns Gold Beach; Robert Fromm, Port , hold a gab-fest which is probably । Orford Sand & Gravel Co., load of conditions. Orford: C. W. Smith. Port Orford; In Rogue River a strong attraction for those who gravel; N. B. Marsh use of truck “Filbert production might succeed H. E. Morrill, Langlois; Edward gather there. for hauling gravel; Lawrence Mill Blondell, Agness; A. L. Mayes, Gold Dr. Clifford R. Lucas, brother of er labor in hauling gravel: Mary in protected locations with the The docket itself was a long con Beach; John Schleufler, Gold Larry Lucas of Agness, was drown Whitted, use of car and trailer in Barcelona variety and DuChilla as a pollenizer. densation of dull matters of litiga Beach; Geo. Kolenzar, Gold Beach; ed Sunday morning while fishing placing gravel; Trans-Paciflc Lum tion, mostly concerning property “The county agents of Coos and Orrin Hess, Wedderburn; Fred from a boat in the upper Rogue ber Company; lumber, Billy Haynes Curry counties have in recent disputes. The first case to be tried Lowery, Wedderburn; Milton Fos- river with a companion, E. C. nails; J. W. Studley $10 worth of years conducted variety trials of before Judge Brand was a jury ter. Harbor; Austin Ralph, Gold Westergren. The boat capsized labor. The Woman’s Club of Port Or- to date public library. certain of the small fruits. Under case of J. H. Bayer against the Beach: Ralph A. Helmken, Port throwing the men into the swift ford, the oldest civic organization The itemized bill of costs show fairly sheltered conditions close to State Industrial commission, ask Orford; Judson L. Bell, Carptentar- In the past the Woman’s club ac flowing stream. They clung to the in the county, will hold a special complished more for the town than ed expenditures of $25 00 for ce the coast. the Narcissa, Corvallis, ing for total disability compensa ville. meeting at Mrs. Willis White, Sr„ any club or organization, as it was overturned craft and worked to ment; materials for forms and Redheart, and Marshall strawber- tion instead of the partial disabil The Bayer case was the only one ward the shore. Westergren man home, Monday May 3rd, at 7:00 p. this club that spent more than transportation, $6.00 and $20 for ries have made a fairly creditable ity allowed for an accident receiv to be tried by a jury and the jury m. to appoint committees to ar seven hundred dollars improving aged to clutch some willows on the labor. showing. ed about a year ago in which in-1 was dismissed on Wednesday. range for the building of their new the grounds and building of the bank and drew himself ashore. The “Of certain cane fruits, certain boat with Dr. Lucas clinging to it club house on their lot at 11th and fence around the cemetery, as well new varieties show promise because Mayor Gable Back was carried on down stream and Washington streets. The building as building side walks where they of their comparative hardiness. was later found near Fred ’ s auto From Washington will be finished by the last of May. were mostly needed. This kind of “Any development of small fruit camp several miles below. But no The furniture will be donated by work will be sponsored by the club production must consider ways and trace o* Dr Lucas was found and Mayor Gilrl-.t 'E. Gable returned means of marketing. Such crops if the citizens of Port Orford, who again and real beneficial and con at the time of going to press the Saturday from the east where he properly will support the club in a 1 its activ structive work will be the aim cf marketed might be a body has not been found. has been for the past six weeks, means of supplementing the income ities, so the city will have an up the club. Dr. Lucas was a chiropractor spending most of the time in Wash of other farm enterprises in your located at Grants Pass. He was one ington, D. C„ where with L. D. locality.” of the Lucas family which lived Salmon Likely To Feisheim he sought the necessary Four Naturalized from early childhood with the Cool legislation for the solution of the i tor in Art; Mr. Baird, instructor In Desert Rogue As Citizens Dramatic Contest Plans are going forward in Port violin and orchestra work; Mr. ey family at Agness. His brother. rehabilitation problems of Bandon. Orford to stabilize and expand their Fernald, leader fpr choral training, Larry Lucas, left on Monday for Mr. Gable also took the oppor Real Event Roy Carter who has made a study Four persons were naturalized as recreation program for the sum- woodlore and radio, Mr. McDonald, of the effect of mud deposits on citizens of the United States on Grants Pass to assist in the search tunity to further matters concern mer. Tuesday, Raymond I. Ed- Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. Dickey. for the mising man. Dr. Lucas was ing Port Orford and to transact The Curry county one-act play rivers where salmon run for spawn Monday at Gold Beach. Mr. and wards, State Receation Supervisor Mrs. Williams, County School ing stated in an interview Monday Mrs. Fred Adams received their fin an ardent sport fisherman and was business realting to his own inter contest for possession of a cup giv president of the Isaac Walton leag ests. en last year by Mrs. Gilbert E. from Dr. Howard's office, Salem, Superintendent and Mrs. Hollopet- that the effect of the mud dumping al papers. Mr. Adams some years ue at Grants Pass. i I Mr. Gable plans to leave Satur- Gable and won by Langlois was had a meeting at Mrs. Gable of the er, County Relief Secretary from of mining concerns in the Rogue ago took out papers to allow him to i day for San Francisco where on held in Port Orford Saturday night WPA recreation workers and oth Gold Beach were also present at river and its tributaries was likely acquire public ‘ lands in Canada, ers interested. He visited several the discussions. Entertainment Marks । Monday morning he will attend a and the cup was captured for this of to destroy the salmon fishing com thus losing his American citizen the classes scheduled for Tues conference relating to the Gold Mrs. Gable was instructed by Mr. year by Port Orford high school pletely. The effect is not on the ma ship. Mrs. Adams, by marriage to day, returning to Marshfield the Nelson, supervisor of the N. Y. A, Music Week Coast railroad. with the presentation of the one- ture salmon but on the young him, also forfeited her citizenship. organization, to go ahead with pro act play “Thanks Awfully.” Lang same evening. brood that start back to the sea. On Monday they recovered their po Under the direction of Mrs. I. B. These young fishes only travel sition as citizens of this country. Sevy, district leader, an entertain DETA ELS ON LEASE lois took second honors, Gold Mr. Nelson of the N. Y. A. (Nat posed projects and select and re among the Beach third place and Brookings ional Youth Association of Ameri commend workers about 30 miles in a day and need The others naturalized on Monday ment presenting a varied musical ARE GIVEN ca), and interested in finding jobs young people of the community. fourth. certain kinds of marine life found were Mrs. Grace Edwardson of program with instrumental num- | The judges were: J. W. Tracy, for young people from 18 to 25 is Mr. Edwards stated that the re in clear streams to sustain them as Harbor and Peter Grigollo of bers combined with vocal selec-! A copy of the lease entered into Ethel Kranick and J S. Gary, all of expected In Port Orford within the creational activities in Curry coun they feed every few hours. When Brookings. tions. including singing by the high by the recreational council and Bandon. The judging was based on week to go over plans for young ty under the PWA had placed this this food is not available they die school glee clubs, will be offered Mrs. Wann for use of her residence inter pretation, characterization, people who are being put on im county among the foremost in the and consequently after a few gen the public at the Langlois gymnas- as a community house for the next diction, grouping or directing and mediately in connection with the state by the program already start Fish Handling- Plant erations of young salmon are de ium next Friday evening. The en- two years has ben posted in the ‘ ed. stage presence. In points scored N. Y. A. program. A Possibility stroyed the stream Is never again tertainment is free and all music Community House. Some of the the Port Orford cast made 268.1 Those present at the meeting It is planned that with the coop visited by the fish. This has hap- lovers are invited. [ details are as follows: Langlois 225. Gold Beach 221 and were: Mrs. Maloy and Mrs. Tiche- eration of Mrs. Williams, superin Charles Hunt and Mr. Eaton of pened in the case of the Sacramen- Mrs. Sevy calls attention to the Rental is per fixed at $12.50 Brookings 196. nor, leaders of the Pre-School tendent of schools, a summer pro to river and is likely to happen In San Francisco w’ere in town Mon growing popularity of music week month, The recreational group Langlois presented a farcical Group; Mrs. Reece, instructor for gram will be arranged for Gold day and Tuesday forenoon, confer the Rogue. which has now become a national agrees to pay certain back taxes, playlet called “A Little Cuckoo” and Handicraft; Mrs. McDonald Instruc- Beach, Brookings and Langlois. Mr. Carter said that while in the ring with J. L. Combs, C. C. Hayes. movement. It started in scattered make certain interior improve probably scored the most laughs legislature he lost the fight for re- Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Michael re cities and communities a number merits, install electric equipment with the audience. The Gold Beach straining the mining interests on garding the placing of a fish hand of years ago and has grown to im- 1 and wire the _ premises and con- play was quite an ambitious piece the river from mud dumping. he ling plant on the Macleay abut mense proportions. 1 struct three fireplaces. The me cost for amateurs. entitled “What ment at the Port Orford wharf. believed that the effect had been i to ' of improvements and expenditures Grandmother Knows”. The Brook- make the larger mining operators Mr. Hunt and Mr. Eaton are presi Free Instructions and recreation Fernald, open to public. are to be credited on the rent. ings offering was called "The Bach- Deer Feeding On a lesson and that through their co dent and secretary, respectively, of for Port Orford. All welcome. All Sewing: 4-H at Mrs. Post’s homa ■ Summed up, the improvement of elor ’ s Baby. ” operation the menace might be re the Consolidated Oyster company Pastures, Report classes open to the public. No Tues. 4 p. m. .the house to meet the needs of the The event attracted a large at- of SanF ranclsco. Messrs Hunt & moved. Story Telling and Reading: For , recreational activities and provide tendance of fans of the various charge for instructions. Eaton left Tuesday for Coos Bay John Adams, who resides on a a gathering place for all kinds of Community House: Mrs. Wann’s children at Guild, Sat. 10 a. m. dramatic teams from all parts of Mrs. Ed Moyer and daughters and were expected to return Wed ranch well up the Rogue river, said house, open to public. Violin Class: At Guild, Thur. 2, civic groups will defray the rental the county. Misses Pat and Frances returned nesday to Port Orford for another Monday that on Ulat morning he Art: For adults. Mrs. McDonald’s 6, 7, and 9 p. m., Mr. Baird. of the premises for two years. The conference with local parties. Sunday after a visit at Hillsboro. counted 43 deer feeding on his lessee also have the priviledge Women's Games and Dancing, at house. Thurs, 2 p. m. of Stabbing Affair range. The effect of the hard win- sub-letting the house. Choral: High school. Tues, 12:30. gym Thurs., 7:30. ter and the continuing lack of feed Out of town activities sponsored Wed. 11 (Mrs. Fernald). Brings Arrest in the higher places causes them to Clogging: For girls, grade schocl. by our Port Orford Recreation Big May Day Dance come down to lower levels for sus group. Mr. Fernald. In a dispute over a bill Kenneth Mon. and Thur., 3:30. tenance. It was reported by Mr. Langlois:: High School, chorus, Committee meeting: For leaders Is Arranged Medford claimed Edgar Bumpus Adams and others familiar with the Th Port Orford high school will owes him a quarrel developed Mon- in these activities at Gable's house Monday, 1:20; grade school, Wood lore for boys. Mon.. 2:30. RELIGIOUS CULT LEADERS, HOLLYWOOD also makes a bid back country that the loss of leer give a big May Day dance Saturday day evening on the streets of Port Wed. 7:30. Ophir: At High school, chorus, for the headlines with the malod has been very great this year. The night at the gymnasium with a pro Orford during which Medford First Aid Meeting: Community if they are flambouyantiy bold and carcasses of dead animals are gram by the grade school preceding states he took Bumpus by the house, Mon. 8 p. m., Dr. Baird. Thur.. 2:30: at grade school, com absurd enough and full of prepos orous suit brought by a certain fe- found in the hills wherever one the dancing. This will be a jitney shoulders and shook him. after Games. Drills. Marches, Songs: munity singing. 7:30. terous absurdities of speech and ac male against the film star, Clark goes, they stated. affair with a fine orchestra. Re which the latter drew a knife from For young people and children at tion. surely get in the limelight. Gable, now running to packed hous- freshments will be sold during the his pocket with a spring blade and gym. Sat. 2. For boys at gym. Sat. Grange Has Good Meeting There is the hardy perennial of es in another Los Angeles court Most Western Grange of Lang Entertains Bridge Club । evening. Admission to the dance Is stabbed him. The wound was later 3:00 p. m. many years. Aimee McPherson, for room. free. treated by Dr. D. E. Baird who Handicraft: For small boys at lois held a regular meeting Tues instance Now’ it is the negro. Mrs. L. R. Pugh entertained the I A HARROWING STORY from states that the knife fortunately hit Guild, Mon. 3:30. For girls, 10 to 20, day evening Fred Adams, county Father Divine, who claims to be bridge club Tuesday afternoon at1 a rib which stopped the force of at Guild Wed. 3:30. deputy was present and gave a God incarnate and makes thous- besieged Madrid added another her home. Mrs. John Masterson New Cafe Opens In the blow but if the wound had been ' Handiarts:Adults at Guild Tues. brief address. Action was taken ands of followers believe It and say chapter of horrors from the Span and Mrs. Dewey Robinson substi Gold Beach । made a fraction of an inch higher 2:00. rug making, weaving, etc. on details concerning the fair board It with all the sheckels they can ish civil war. The dispatches tell tuted for absent members. Mrs. N. it would have penetrated the region | Harmony: high school, Tue. 10. banquet to be held in cooperation of 250 shells, packed with the most raise. B Marsh had high score, with Mrs. Jack Fry. who has operated res-! of the heart. On Tuesday Medford , Mrs. Fernald. Open to public, with Sixes grange to raise funds deadly explosives, falling in the cen John Masterson taking second hon taurants in Tacoma and elsewhere. | swore out a complaint against j Life Saving: At Mrs. Quick's for 4-H scholarships sponsored by ter of that city of a million people. ors. and who came to Gold Beach about i Bumpus before the district attorney house. Tue. 4:00. the two granges Supper was en ONE DISCIPLE of Father ■ Dl- a year ago to provide restaurant for an attack with a deadly weap-1 Manual Training. For boys 10 to joyed following the meeting and a THIS COLUMNIST wiuld be will line is now indicted under the HEALTH CLUB WINS HONORS accommodations for the Greyhound on. Bumpus was placed under ar 20 at Guild. Fri. 3:30. social hour was spent enjoyably. Mann act in Los Angeles. He was ing to deport all of our religion According to a statement from Stage lines, has built and equip Pre-School: Mrs. Tichenor and able to dig up $10.600 bail in hard mongers and most of our publicity R. M. Knox, county agent, the ped with the most modern appli rest and provided bonds. Probably the matter will be brought before Mrs. Maloy are in charge of a PUPPET SHOW PLANNED cash. He seems to be doing stunters in general to Spain, di Sixes 4-H Health club is the first ances. the Greyhound Lines Cafe at the grand jury. group of pre-age children at the Mrs. Gilbert E Gable Is starting well financially for one who mod- viding them equally between the one in the county to complete its Gold Beach The interior of the Manse Mon. to Fri. 1:00 to 4:00. this week rehearsals for a puppet estly claims to be "Jesus. thc contending belligerents. little work with a 10 per cent recond. Ah concrete structure is beautifully Mr. and Mrs Henry Dolge Sr Puppets: Rehearsal. Wed. at Mrs. show and program to be given at Christ" sometimes and at others, experience with the harsh realities of the years work is completed, he decorated, the kitchens are the last Gable’s the high school gymnasium In Port more modestly, merely to be "St of war might scare sense Into those states. The club has about a doz- word in modernization and the rest and son Andrew are leaving for Los Ponting’s home. Fri. at M Angeles. Cal . Saturday, where they home Orford on the night following the John, the Revelator." who survived. en members rooms are large and well equipped will make their home. Radio High schooi, Tue. 11, Mr. graduation exercises. WOMEN’S CLUB HOUSE SOON 10 RISE, STATED RECREATION CROUP PLANS ACnVITIES FOR SOMMER ASSOCIATED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES "AS THE WORLD WAGS”
