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jPorl (Orford Meuis Vol. 12 No. 13 Port Orford, Curry County, Oregon 97465 Timber Industry Faces Crises; Realistic Policies Are Needed PRINCESSES ON TV Jetty Jubilee Princesses will appear an KVIQ-TV, Channel 6 Sunday,June 29, at 1:45 p.m . ’ Price: Ten Cents Thursday, June 26, 1969 SECRETARY OF STATE TO BE GRAND MARSHALL Jetty Jubilee Program Complete; Celebration To Run Three Days In a speech at Roseburg June 20, Senator Mark O. Hatfield said that the timber products Industry is facing one of its most severe crisis In a de cade. The chamber of commerce their own efforts before the last “ The reduction In the de completed plans few the second minute, committee chairmen kiddie train. There will also be h ig h school gym. Eight girls spotlight to start off the big mand for lumber products re - the grade school combined band have qualified in the contest. annual JettyJubilee and approv stressed. fleeted in a 1967-68 price level and a generous assortment of They, and their sponsors are: events Independence Day with ed the official program at its a ham and pancake breakfast at Seventeen events and four and the high appraisals of gov P atti Smith, B1W; Carol Knapp, the grade school cafeteria. The regular Monday noon meeting. standing shows will be featured other entries. ernment timber sales have re The Parade will line up for McKay's; Kay Chapman, Bart Two additional events will ex inthisyear's activities, accord meal will be served until 9 a.m . sulted in an Intolerable situ tend the celebration into Sat ing to the program approved judging at the Rotary baseball lett's; K a th y Krick, Western Secretary of State Clay Myers ation for the timber proces field at 5:30 p.m . Parade route States Plywood; Debbie Hilde urday, July 5, making three big Monday. and State Senator Sam Dement so rs,” Hatfield stated. He will be to Battle Rock State brand, Langlois Lions; S h e r r y will share Grand Marshall honors days of gala activities, it was THURSDAY, JULY 3 continued, “ Many small and Park. Cash prizes will be award Doane, Port Orford I ions; LeAnn decided. medium-sized mills have clos A Junior Parade will kickoff ed. Following the parade there Van Dolen, Rotary Club; Linda for the main parade at 10 a.m . Lineup and judging will be at And with only six days re the Jubilee at 6:30 p .m ., fea will be a penny scramble in the ed and unless more realistic maining before the Jubilee be turing a Junior Queen and her park for all youngsters who en Bess,Coos-Curry Electric Co-op. 9:30 in front of the city hall, ac appraisal policies are adopted Music will be provided by the cording to chairman H a r o ld gins an July 3, entrants for both Court. Grand Marshall of the tered the event. by the agencies controlling 75% Frosty West combo. Robinson. First and second rib p a r a d e s , cancessianeers and parade will be lastyear's Queen, of Oregon’s timber, many other This year's Jubilee Queen will bon prizes will be awarded to others involved in the activities Candy Worthington. A n o th e r be named at the Queen's Ball FRIDAY, JULY 4 mills will be faced with the and marching groups, w e re encouraged to finalize feature will be the Pony Village set for 9:30 p.m . at the Pacific same gloomy prospect.” Hat Local Rotarians will be in the mounted commercial and service club field said that he had convey ed floats, individual and miscel the seriousness of the situation laneous divisions, plus a sweep- to President Nixon and to ap stakes rosette for the top Jubilee propriate Cabinet members. theme entry. Hatfield related the serious The parade will travel south ness of the problems In the on highway 101, ending at Bat timber processing Industry to tle Rock State Park. the goal of the Nation as expres The 11 a .m . Independence sed in the 1968 Housing Act. Day Program will begin with an He said, “ The Industry has the invocation by a local minister, capability and the desire to followed by Frances Smith sing contribute to the Nation’s hous ing "God Bless America." Robert ing goals but cannot do so with Bridgemanwill give two famous out some modification of gov Lincoln speeches and Clay My ernment policies to permit it A NEW FEATURE at the July 4 JettyJubilee will be the ers will deliver the Indepen to operate efficiently and pro appearance of 80-year-old ventriloquist John C. Oswald ductively.” dence Day address. The Jubilee and his 63 -year-old dummyj ohnny,Jr. Oswald was the first Queen and her Court will board Hatfield called upon the Ad soldier detailed to the YMCA for entertaining troops back a local fishing boat and spread ministration to support fully during WWI, and is still going strong. The pair will ride flowers upon the ocean to com the early enactment of the Nat in the parade and appear throughout the day at the Legion memorate the lives of fisher ional Timber Supply Act, Hay,where alljubilee standing shows will be held. Oswald men lost at sea. to modernize appraisal pra and Johnny, J r ., were recent special guests at the Sands in ctices in the conduct of timber A sand castle and sand draw Las Vegas. The ventriloquist made his first appearance in sales and to develop a means ing contest at 12 noon on Battle Port Orford about 60 years ago while traveling with the whereby it will be possible for Rock beach will be open to all Clubrella-Oswald road show. low- and middle-income fam age groups, as will a kite flying ilies to be able to acquire horn es contest at Buffington Memorial In the face of high interest rates Park at 1 p.m. Prizes will be a- and shortage of mortage money. warded. Hatfield lauded the action of Jubilee visitors will be offered Secretary Hlckel In reschedul a choice of two events at 2 p. m. ing and reappraising planned Rotary Field will be the site of timber sales to more nearly Little League baseball and Bat reflect current market condit Mayor A dolph Windmaiser was tle Rock beach will be the scene ions. He stated that he had selected by the Portland Cham of the exciting fishermens ding requested similar type action ber of Commerce to receive a hy races, a top attraction last from the Forest Service. certificate in recognition of his y e a r , sponsored by the local He mentioned other action work in this community.lt was Lions d u b . he had taken to assure that presented to him in ceremonies Another Jubilee treat will be Oregon’s tlmberlands would in Portland, Tuesday evening, a fresh salmon barbecue spon continue to meet the needs of June 24, a t 8 p .m ., b y Mayor Terri Lynne Harman, 10-year sored by the Quarterback Club those who desire to use the for Terry D. Schrunk, of Portland, old granddaughter of Mr. and at 4 p.m . at the grade school. est for recreational purposes. a n d chamber president R. W. Mrs.J. O. Cross, Dawson Tract, Serving will end at 6 p.m . Hatfield announced that he deWeese. Brookings, died Monday from an The Beachcomber's Square was preparing a bill for Intro The occasion of this "Salute accidental gun-shot wound. aSSiSt “ rem° v*n 8 the body of Marshall Murry, 55, skipper of the fishing boat Erma G from Flor Dance d u b will put on an ex duction to establish a Nation to Community Service" was al A sheriff's office report said ence, after he died from an apparent heart attack about noon Friday, June 20. According to crewman Lorain Cooper Mur hibition of dancing at Battle al Forest Policy Laboratory. so the Twentieth Anniversary of that Terri was playing with two ry became sick a bout 9:30 a. m while they were fishing several miles south of Port Orford. Cooper radioed the lrcal port Rock Park, ending at 7:30. He is proposing an organization Cinerama—and the P a c i f i c sisters in the home of their t h a t he was brmgmg the sick man in for medical attention about 10:30, but didn't arrive until about 1-30 becaus^of At 7:45 p.m . the Battle of which would keep forest man Northwest Premiere of Ciner grandparents when a . 22 calibre choppy seas and inexperience in handling the boat. ' U’ because ot Battle Rock Pageant will be agement policy under continu ama's "Krakatoa, East of Java" rifle was accidentally discharg held at Battle Rock Beach. This ous review, making recommen will be held at 8:30 p.m . The ed. The bullet struck the girl in is a re-enactm ent of the historic dations to government and pri mayor was a guest at this pre the right temple. She died on the battle between nine white men vate timber managers to re m iere. Mr, William R. Forman, way to Curry General Hospital attempting to settle the area flect technological changes producer of " Krakatoa, East of in Gold Beach. and local Indians, at the site of which are constantly taking She was the daughter of Mr. Java, " and president of Ciner the original battle. place In the Industry. He sug ama Corps. , is a native of Ore and Mrs. Earl Girad of Stockton, Langlois voters June 17 ap California. The annual Beachcomber's gested Oregon State University gon. The Swinging Wheels, a square Square Dance Jamboree will be as a logical place for locating Miss Carolyn Peterson, daugh dance group which will repre proved formation of a rural fire The mayor was selected for district by a vote of 61 yes, to held at the Cove, two and a half the Laboratory which would not the award on the basis of Ore ter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Pe sent California at the National 13 no. miles north of Port Crfcrd, at be controlled by either indus gon's growing stature in the na terson, will reign as Junior Queen Convention in Seattle, h a v e Also elected on the same 8:30 p.m. try or government of the second annual JettyJub their trailers parked at the Ari tion and the role that mayors, Girls seeking travel and fun Always an outstanding event ilee July 3 through 5. She, and zona Beach Resort. They arrived ballot were five directors: Ray collectively play in building is the gigantic aerial and ground he: court of seven princesses, Tuesday, J u n e 23, and on the mond O. Boston; John M. Don this summer are invited to enter Cfregon as a state. Civic rela w e r e selected by drawing by morning of June 24, 69 of the aldson, Jr.; Richard J. Everest; the annual Curry County Fair fireworks display held at dark. BOUNTY NEWSj tions and civic improvements Herbert J. Geer; and Lute E. Queen Contest. The contest is The natural ampitheater-like the American Legion and aux square dancers look the je t boat Henry. have long been outstanding and open to all Curry county girls setting at Battle R o c k State In observance of July 4th by iliary at a meeting held Tues ride up the Rogue River. have shown Oregon to be cne of who were graduated from high Park provides an ideal location On Tuesday evening at 5:30 On Friday, June 13, the Board the nation's leaders in the field all Americans, the Coquille day, June 17. school in 1969, ages 17 to 20. for viewing the pyrotechnic ex TTre Junior Court will consist p.m.there was a potluck dinner Valley Elks Lodge requests that of County Commissioners at- of local government. The girl selected queen will travaganza. bells be rung in this commun of Amber Kennedy, daughter of for them at the recreation hall tneded a meeting of the As also receive a $300 scholarship Local volunteer firemen are ity promptly at 11 a.m. on the Mr. and Mrs. George Kennedy, at Arizona Beach and the group sociation of Oregon Counties to use at the school of her choice. in charge of this event that fea morning of the 4th, and con 1st grade; Brenda S a n c h e z , left Wednesday June 25, fcr the held at Medford. Je rry Orrick, Two princesses will be chosen tures scores of aerial rockets tinue ringing for four minutes. daughter of MrsJunior Sanchez, convention in Seattle. Executive Secretary of the as Junior Band from Gold Beach, Brookings and that burst over the ocean in a This will coincide with a pro 2nd grade; Lorri Hoover, daugh sociation, discussed legislation Two 14-year-old youths, run Fort Orford to represent their dazzling d i s p l a y of brilliant gram nationwide from Maine to ter of Mr.andMrs.Larry Hoover, Practice Set affecting county government. aways from Portland, we’ j stop area at the fair. Final judging l i g h t . Exciting and fantastic 3rd grade; R e b e c c a Royal, Hawaii by all Elks to proclaim In a motion, the Board of ped here on Monday,June 16, for the queen will take place at ground displays are fired from daughter of Mrs. Trudy Royal, Commissioners approved the Junior Parade band practice to all that freedom, the birth 4th grade; Kathi Russel, daugh about 7:20 p.m . by city police. the fair in Gold Beach on Aug Battle Rock. 1969-70 Budget as published, is being held every Tuesday and right of all Americans, will The pair was picked up as they ust 8, Final event of the day will be subject to the changes by the Thursday at 1 p.m. at the grade never perish from this earth. ter of Mrs. T o n y Russel, 5th were hitchhiking south and turn Contestants will be judged cn a t e e n dance, at 10 p .m ., at grade; Cynthea Neal, daughter Levying Board at the final hear school. ed over to the Coos County creative talent, poise and their Battle Rock gym. The Crystal of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Neal, ing. Miss Becky Still is in charge Department to be held ability to communicate with Statue will provide music until 6th grade; a n d Dana B ean, Eugene M. Denney, Grants Pass, Juvenile Charles Knox donated the ve of rehearsals, according to Ken for their parents. others. The girl's creative talent midnight. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cregon, of the Farmers Home hicle to be used by the Gold Nelsen, and all band members may be any art in which the SATURDAY, JULY 5 Bean. Administration, will be in Port Beach Hospitality Hostesses, through the eighth grade are contestant feels she is well skil Chairman of the queen con Orford today on business regard who will be greeting tourists urged to attend. The Boondockers Motorcycle led, s u c h as cooking, fashion, test and junior parade is Mrs. ing the sewer bond payments visiting the area, to inform painting, singing, dancing and Club will sponsor an amateur and assembling data for annual them of the available recreation If you're looking for an unus Helen Dooray. hillclim b an Agate Beach road reports. Alderman Delbert Neal The U.S. Army Recruiter will other performing arts. and points of Interest. ual attraction, or something to at 1 p.m . TTie winning princesses will will meet with him at the city be at the Langlois Post Office In regular business the Com do with the family on a week Square dancers will again hall along with the city clerk on July 8, from 9 to 10 a .m ., have a chance to travel in Cur mission approved hiring Dennis end, the new Deer Park was made m eet at the Beachcomber's Cove ry county and will also go to Vemita Longton. and on July 8,at the Port Ctford Moore, Richard Baumer and f or y ou. L oc ate d j ust se ven m il es for a second night of dancing at city h a l l from 10:30 a. m, to Medford, Coos Bay and Eureka, Edward Kammer by the County south ofBandon,anHighway 101, 8:30p.m., to wind up the cele Entry blanks may be obtained noon. Road Department and Charles the park features about 40 deer, fro m the Curry County Fair, bration. If anyone desires information Denny, deputy, to succeed Lloyd including Japanese Siks, black Another event has been added t a i l , brown and white fallows, concerning A rm y recruiting, P, O. Box 1072, Gold Beach, or STANDING SHOWS Hawkings, resigned, and Her bert Hooker, J r ., as Jailer to the second annual Jetty Jub and many young fawn. There are call Sgt.Cavener,CoosBay,267- from the News office. The Legion Hall will be the Though it may seem a little and Communications Deputy in ilee,the chamber of commerce a ls o elk, buffalo, porcupine, 4818,collect,between the hours location for flower, art and hob Four Canadian youth from of 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. announced this week. the Sheriff’s Department. by shows, an historical exhibit four-homed sheep,rabits, ducks, far out, the art show committee The new attraction will be an and other animals to see and for the Jetty Jubilee, has an Thorold, Oitario, Canada, were by Siskiyou West, and a worm unsanctioned amateur motor feed. nounced a worm painting con arrested by the Curry county painting contest. There will also sheriff's office Sunday following cycle hillclimb, sponsored by be music and refreshments will Special attractions are Mother test to be held during the art t h e Boondockers Motorcycle Goose Nursery Rhymes in ac show at the Legion hall July 4. a report from a motorist that be available. A special feature Club, at 1 p. m, on Saturday That's rig h t.. . worm painting. the boys were attempting to Boys of the local Assembly will be the appearance of cele such as the Three Little July 5, Location of the event tion, of God Church camped over brated ventriloquist John C. Os However,contrary to what the push a car over the bank about Pigs,Hickory, Dickory Dock, and be on the Minnie King contest name may imply, the two miles north of the Thomas night up the Sixes River at the wald, 80 years, and his dummy, A Curry c o u n ty sponsored will On July 4 at 8;30 p.m. there Fredrick's Placer Mine recent JohnnyJr., 63 years, assisted by property on Agate Beach roa<£ others. Creek bridge. Youth Employment S e r v ic e the scene of all p a s t climbs The park takes in seven acres artist doeai't paint the worm. Investigationrevealed the four will be a square dance at the ly, where they did a little gold Hattie, m o re than nine years Center has opened in the local held here. of natural surroundings that the Instead, the worm really be comes the artist. The technique were w anted by Canadian auth Cove with Denny Lance of panning (mostly rock throwing, old. Oswald appeared in Port grade school office, it was an whole family will enjoy. It is A rider's fee of $3 will be orities, who arrived Tuesday to Grants Pass calling and July 5 and swimming (mainly water- Oford about 60 years ago with nounced this week by Ira Tucker charged and there will be a $50 open seven days a week from consists of dipping the worm in return at 8:30 p.m, a jamboree dance dog chasing). them to Canada, a harmless tempra paint and let a road show. chairman of the county board of purse. Spectator admission will 7:30 a. m. to 7 p. m. will be held at the Cove. There it wiggle around on the "can Sourdough hotcakes were en Persons who plan on exhibiting com m issioners. will be potluck refreshments. be 50 cents. vass, " producing pictures i n joyed by the group, fried in a in any of the standing shows The office will be managed On July 14 three couples of gold pan became someone for may do so between 10 a. m. and Professional riders at past lines of various colors by simply WEATHER by Nancy Armstrong and be open climbs have dubbed the 270- Beachcombers danced at the got the griddle. redipping the worm in other 2 p.m .on Thursday,July 3. from 8-5 Monday through Fri foot hill as one of the toughest Sky Loft in North Bend. Reed Date Max Min Rain Plans are now for an over colors of the water paint. day. The phone number is 332- to beat, so sponsors are confi OTHER BUSINESS A 1968 Ford Torino stolen June 18 62 51 .00 night fishing trip at Floras Lake The contest is open to all ages from the Fred Starkweather res Galller of Salem called. 2712. June 27 will be Beachcomber June 19 65 52 dent there will be plenty of ac Program director Don Tate an .0 0 near L.inglois. Boys will meet at . . . the only requirement that Northern Curry county youths tio n . idence about3:3b a. m. June 15, Work Night at the Cove begin the church at 5 p.m. Friday, June nounced a rehearsal for the Bat June 20 68 54 .00 entrants must furnish tFair own was may place their namej and type found undamaged the next ning at 5 p,m. There will be J m e 21 49 Further information may be 70 .0 0 w o rm . Other supplie. will be day in San Francisco. The car potluck supper at 7 o’clock. 27, Rev. R. L. Sharp reminds tle pageant at 7 p.m.Monday, of work sought with the office, obtained by calling Bruce Se- June 22 61 55 those going to dig some "big June 30, at Battle Rock Beach, .0 0 furnished at the art show, ac had a full tank of gas at the along with people or firms need g u in e at 348-2482, or Justin J m e 23 64 57 .7 5 cording to Ancna Robinson, co- time of the theft and the keys All Beachcombers are urged to fat worms." ¡"hose interested in and Flash Owens reported sales ing summer help. attend and help “ tidy up” the the trip may call him at 332- of $263 at the chamber auction J m e 24 61 Potter at 348-2258. 50 .2 0 chairman. had been left in the ignition. place for the Fourth. 2056. held Saturday, Ventriloquist To Appear Heart Attack Claims Boat Captain Mayor Earns Civic Award Girl, 10, Killed In Brookings Junior Queen Court Named Square Dance Group Langlois Approves At Arizona Beach Rural Fire District Elks Ask For Bell Ringing Girls Sought For County's Fair Queen Two Runaways Stopped Here FHA Agent Here Today New Deer Park Is Attraction Hill Climb Set For July Fifth Recruiter Due Worm Painting Contest Slated Canadian Youth Arrested Sunday Youlh Work Center Open Beachcombers Plan Jubilee Jamboree Assembly Boys Camp Overnight Stolen Car Found )
