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roomp-flarhor fìlot Nowhere a Finer Chínate — Nowhere A Finer Community VOLUME FIVE, NUMBER XXVI Don Cate, Rotary 'Fellow/ Tells Of His Year In Europe BROOKINGS, Hearing Held On CURRY COUNTY, OREGON THSURSDAY, AUGUST 24. 1950 ¡OPEN HOUSE ATTRACTS THRONGS, SUNDAY, AT SHOWING OF HOME A hearing on the recent death, of George Werdermann was held Wednesday before Russell B. Jones, representative of the Ore gon State Industrial Accident Commission. It was called to es tablish all pertinent facts in con nection with the fatal accident The employer, Arthur B. Crook, is a subject firm covered through acceptance of the Wokmen’s Compensation Act which is ad ministered by the Industrial Ac- dent Commission. The hearing elicited testimony of all eye-witnesses or other pei- sons who had knowledge of the accident to determine what sit uations, actions, or other cir cumstances may have contrib uted to the death. This determi nation of cause is essential to the prevention of like accidents in the future. record of the proceedings will be filed ir Salem. Some of the facts will be used in the ed- ucational, inspectional and rec- ommendational program of ’he accident prevention division to prevent similar accidents. Srhnnl rhîMran I Should Register "Open House” for “The Redwood Home of the Future,” manu factured by White Rock Construction Co., of Smith River, Sunday, "All new pupils,” said Lynn attracted several hundred people to view the initial house built Hampton, Monday, “wno have Sent to Switzerland in 1948 by under the plan and style devised by the company. Interest was so moved into the community since i Rotary International on a fe*- school closed last spring are ask- pronounced that many signified intentions of buying a home as । ed to register on Thursday and , lowship he had won through the Paul Harris Foundation, Don ! Friday of this week, Aug. 25 and soon as the company could get into production. Cate, graduate of Pacific Uni I This new type of low-cost housing, for the moment, will be sold 25, from 2 to 4:30 p. m. The law versity in 1946, spoke to Brook- requires that the beginning pu between Gold Beach and Klamath, until the company reaches its pils should bring the child’s birth ■ ings Rotary Club, Tuesday noon. Cate, who worked prior to his peak production, and trains crews for “assembly line” erection of certificate along for registration trip to Europe on the Astrian purposes. these homes. Pete J. Lesmeister represents the company locally. BiMget as a news man, w as pick "In case the birth certificate As soon as pictures may be made of all five master plans, future ।edr over a field of more tnan a is lost a notarized affidavit of advertising will appear in these columns, showing the prospective age will be required. (May be ' dozen, when he passed the most rigid test, comparable io those obtained at no cost at the school buyer what he will get in each type, as well as the cost. given to win a Rhodes scholar- office). Elementary puj iis will ship, register at the elementary build i The Paul- Harris Foundation ing and high school students at [ the high school. derives its finances from mem “In addition all freshmen and bership of Rotary International 11 sophomores should register on which subscribes $10 per capita Friday, Aug. 25 from 2:30 to 4:30 and which fund is invested to Mrs. Dora E. Beaulieu, clerk of District No. 17, has just received and 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. Junior» d rive the funds necessaiy t- the following letter from George W. Sutton, Curry County assessor, should register on Monday, Aug. .send some 40-odd studems to with information that the school tax to be paid by School District 28, and seniors on Tuesday» Aug the country and university of 29 at the same hours indicated ¡x^eir choice for advanc'd studv No. 17, will be 9.5 mills less than last year: for the freshmen. Foreign students come to Amer Gold Beach, August 17, 1950 In order, better to plan for the ica, and American student? go Dea - Mrs. Beaulieu: bl 2 mills. Very truly yours pupil-teacher load, it is urgently ¡anywhere on the globe they may GEORGE W. SUTTON, requested that all pupils register The millage rate for the 1950- ‘wish. These people, and la.;: year County Assessor 1951 taxes for School District as indicated, Mr. Hampton as-, ‘there were several women, ac* No. 17, is 30.7 mills. The assess This information Is gratifying sorted. “The pre-school meeting as traveling ambassadors for the ed valuation is $1,343,240. The to the superintendent and school has been cancelled at Coquille nation sending them. millage rate for the Rural School board since at the time of vot for this year. Grade school teach ! The Paul Harris fund was set District for this year is 21.0 ing for the special levy they of ers are asked to meet at the high ¿tip to further the fourth object mills. This makes t total mill fered the estimation that the school, Thursday afternoon, Au. lof Rotary: “To further a netter GOLD BEACH—Curry county age levy for school purposes of millage rate would not be over 31 at 2:30 p. m. and high school Understanding between nations is getting ready for its 1950 fair 51.7 mills. Last year the total was 53.8 mills 22.6 mills for Curry teachers, Friday afternoon, Sept. ^of the world.” County Rural School District, 1, at 2:30.” to be staged here Sept. 1, 2 and Accompanied here by his tal- 3, with entries being made the and 31.2 mills, and stated that ented and charming Austrian- day before, according to Kenneth it would even be less if the val Lorn wife, Don Cate took as his Thompson, general manager. uation increased. topic: “Appreciating America.” The valuation of the district Friday has been officially sei “I first started to appreciate aside as kiddies day, with parade, did increase from $$1,312,570 to With District Commander Lyle ¡my native land the moment I and everything to tickle hears Marcey of Coos Bay as installing $1,343,240, with the final result Second annual Del Norte C \ boarded the liner which was to of the youngsters. A rodeo wih officer, Chetco Post No.. 138, Am that instead of the millage being (tak^ .*ne to Europe for a year’s be staged in the afternoon. Farm Bureau-Dairymen s Asso reduced 7.4 mills, it was finally erican Legion and Auxiliary seat ¡study. I appreciated it a little ciation picnic will be held next Friday morning there will be ed their officers for the coming 9.5 mills less than last year. Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Fine Me [more after spending a few days a rodeo parade, with the rodeo year, Monday evening at the I. Refutes Advertising Statement Concluded on Page Eignt In a paid edvertisement asking morial bridge over Smith Rivet. set for the afternoon., there win O O. F. Hall: also be a rodeo Sunday. Commander Robt. Stanhurst. the platrons of District No. 17 The picnic is open to all farm Races will feature all days of First Vice-Commander — Ben to vote “no” on the question of bureau member?, their famihe* exceeding the 6% limitation, the and guests. Free soda pop, beer, the fair, Thompson said, and the Kerns. hot dogs, ice cream and coffee board will try to make the priz? Second Vice-Commander—Jew Southern Curry County Taxpay ers League issued the following will be served by the sponsoring packets for each event worth ell Kohler. statement: “And don’t think for organizations, There v ib be a while for contestants to enter. Adjutant—C. O. Leonard. softball game and rac s lor th? “Tell the people, said Thomp I George Werdermann, 25, driver Executive committee: Sylves a minute that you can increase children, with cash prizes for the ■of Art Crook’s logging truck, son, “to bring entries August 31, ter Fischer, E. E. Hanscam Jr., your special district tax by $11,- winners. mauling to Crescent Plyw'ood Co., if possible, so that arrangements V. A. Mendenhall Sr., Georgi^ 335 over last year’s special tax Carl Yahr and Lewis Ulrich mear Klamath, died on Monday may be made before judging time Pitzer and V. A. Mendenhall Jr. and still have a lower tax bill of Smith River, Olive- Bailey an^ ■norning from injuries sustained and thus reduce chances for any Bill Ha- than the one you received a year Sergeant-at-ams Murray Tryon of Fort DiDck, arc ago. It just doesn’t work out mhen his truck went out of con confusion at the last moment. mann. that way. And don’t be fooled or in charge of donations and re ■rol on the Wilson Creek hill, I’ j This is an opportunity for Curry Auxiliary Offcers— freshments. Bill Fisner of Smith misled by false figures.” county to really ‘strut’ its stuff, ■nile from Wilson Creek. President—Pat Kerns. River and Cecil Watt of B fook - Therefore, ejefinite word from ; Werdermann, who drove for a and I do hope that the compe First Fice-president — Ersa ings, are the game committee, George W. Sutton, county asses ime for Archie Anderson, had tition is the keenest ever. Fischer. and J. p. Peterson of Smith “Curry county has everything ;one to work for Art Crook a Second Vice-president — Neva sor, that the combined Dist. No. River comprise the soitball com 17 and Curry County R u r a 1 veek before. He was considered and it should be proud of its pos Thornton. mittee. The picnic wjll start at >y most people about this area sessions. I’ve seen as big vegc Secretary and Treasurer— Ver School district tax will be 9.5 lower is gratifying to the school 10:30 a. m. and will continue is a good driver. Cause of the tables here as I have ever seen. na Mendenhall. until 3 p. m. Southern Curry iccident has not been determined I’ve seen as good cattle here as Executive committee: Mildred board and supporters of the bud county farm bureau members are >ut from the path of his truck, one would want to find; I’ve seen Byrne, Elinore Kohler, Bernice get proposed over the 6% lim also invited to the event. itation. upposed something went wrong everything here that would be Stanhurst. needed at the state fair, except vith his air brakes. Picked to represent the posi > Born near Dorris, Calif., he for the interest,” Thompson re at the state convention at Grants .as married and had two sma’l marked. Pass in September are Robert Mr. Thompson and his board Stanhurst, Earl Docherty with ons. His parents were here to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schaal SMITH RIVER Friday night, lake funeral arrangements, nc t of directors have spent countless Ben Kerns and C. O. Leonard as returned recently from a trip to August 25, the new' grade school earned in time for publication. hours planning for this fair, anl alternates. Bremerton, Wash., wh^rc they here will be open to the public. Death was caused by a crush- each hope that at least people Auxiliary delegates are Pat visited t h q i r son-in-law and The board of trustees invites id chest and head injuries. He will attend the fair. Further de Kerns, Ersa Fischer, with L than daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. everyone to come to see this ped for some 12 or more hours tails will be published next week. Zumpfe and Neva Thornton as Fairey and family. The Schaals beautiful new structure. Mem allowing the accident. alternates. enjoyed a trip around Hood Ca bers of the P.-T. A. will be pres Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Skopec en Meeting Date Postponed A s »^ p from tires, and a few nal and the ferry trip between ent to show show everyone about arts, little will be salvaged from joyed a visit from Mrs. Glen Since Labor day falls on the Bremerton and Seattle, and th< v the rooms and to answer ques Keffer and three children of Cot next regular meeting date of tne found the scenery beautiful. Ie truck, it was reported. tions. Several speakers are ex tage Grove, and Miss Mary Mont post and auxiliary, the meeting His parents came here Monday The drivers license examine’ pected for the program. >r the body, which was removed gomery of Eugene. Both Mrs. has been postponed until third will be at the Grange hall th»s Lets attend Curry ) Florence for funeral and burial Keffer and Miss Montgomery are Monday, Sept. 18, at the regular Friday, Aug. 25, from 8:30 a. m. Over-All School District Tax Reduced 9.7 Mills From Last Year, Letter Reveal Co. Readies For 1950 Fair, Rodeo Legion, Auxiliary Seat Officers, Mon. Farm Bureau Will Picnic, Sunday (Driver Succumbs ¡After 'Accident' LOCAL NEWS Open House Set
