The Willamina times., August 21, 1930, Image 1

®l)e Willamina Simes
VOLUME 24. NO. 1
11.60 A YEAR
WILLAMINA, YAMHILL COUNTY, OREGON. THURSDAY. AUG. 21, 1930
$3,500 LOSS WHEN FARM RESIDENCE BURNS
F. • 0. DEPARTMENT MAY «»«sm
OÍBIED
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DEKAS
ON MC117
NEW UIPUUJAV
HIGHWAY inmHospital,following n HOME nrcmAvrn
DESTROYED;
DIVIDE ROUTE 2, SAID IS ATTRACTING
FIRE STARTS FROM
aup
WIDE ATTENTION
ns man, was taken suddenly ill Friday
fUTAUr 0 A IT\
Much interest has been taken in the
evening, suffering from severe pains in
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report that the Postoffice Department
the abdomen. Dr. Russell was called
la considering spitting Sheridan Route
and found that Mr. Smelser’s illness
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Two, giving one-half the route to the
was due to ulcers of the bowels, with I
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Willamina mail carrier and the other
Situated in an ideal location for the possible complications of scute appen-1 F,re ^mplet«ly destroyed the Peter
half to a McMinnville carrier. It is
building of a smart little community, djcitjg
। C. Demas residence, 6 miles southwest
said the change is being considered to
on the scenic drive of the Salmon River
Thepatient was taken at once to the ot Willamina, on Route One and near
affect a big saving for the department,
Cut-Offroad, "Paulstown,” the new McMinnville hospital for treatment, and I th« Gebhardt-Klees mill, Tuesday af-
as it is the government's policy to con­
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. ,,,,,, ! townsite recently put on the market by Saturday morning surgeons thought it' ter noon about 3 o’clock. The house
Chas. Unieume and family of Willa-। pgu| Fundm-t, we)Winow„ Willamina
solidate routes whenever possible, es­
necessary to operate. It was found | WM a Btory
a half structure, eon-
pecially where the earner of the route mina raturnwi home Saturday from a I banker, is getting the public eye.
that not only was the appendix infect-1. . .
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taining
six
rooms,
and valued at S2.600.
it is proposed to discontinue has passed six-weeks' motor trip, during which
This new townsite runs exactly east ed, but what is known as a "perforat- having been erected only a year ago.
northeastern corner ing ulcer* had eaten a hole through the
the pension and retirement age of 66. time they visited relatives in Michigan. and WMt> and
Leaving here June 28, ’he Unieume of Psulstown lies just 300 feet south of upper intestine, just below the stomach, All household goods were also destroy­
It is said that Pete Bell, well-known
and peritonitis would have soon resulted ed. Insurance to the amount of only
made a leisurely trip covering the New Grand Ronde intersection of had the operation been delayed.
carrier on Sheridan RouteTwo, is about family
... .j n—u the countv road and Salmon River Cut-
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fifteen day. over the old Oregon Trail.
or<
eaat
The operation submitted to by Mr. SI,500 was carried, it is reported. The
to be retired on a pension.
Smelser
was a very serious one, the total loss is estimated at $3,500.
if the department makes the proposed which crosses Oregon via Portland. by Bn lmproVed county road, on the
According to .
a „yv.
report
surgeons finding it necessary to remove
» b given this news-
Pendleton,
Baker.
Going
through
Ida-
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south
by
the
beautiful
little
stream
change, all patrons would receive the
a small portion of the intestine and his paper, Mrs. Demos, who was at home
ho
they
stopped
at
Twin
Falls.
The
known
as
Rock
Creek,
on
the
west
by
same prompt service from the Willami­
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north
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na postoflice that they now receive from chief cities passed through in Wyoming by an improved county road, which runs
that he is getting along as well as could | h«d «topped out to feed the chickens,
were
Laramie,
Rock
Springs
and
Chey
­
east and west, joining the Salmon Riv­
Sheridan. If the change is msde, the
be expected, ana there is much hope Noticing smoke coming oat of the win-
Willamina loop of the divided route two enne. In passing through Nebraska, er Cut-Off road at the eastern extremi- for his recovery, although it will be dowa, she rushed back to the house,
ty
of
Paulstown'a
weatern
business
sec
­
would be carried by R. H. Yates, car­ the route took them just north of Lin­ tion. Streets are laid out entirely months before he is well again.
only to find the flames so hot she could
Mr. Smelser was recently awarded not enter. Summoning help, the fire
rier on route one at present, who would coln, and north of Omaha, where they , around the business districts. The east-
then handle both rural deliveries. He croased the famous Lincoln Memorial | ern 00Bin<BB district ("A”) has a total the contract for transporting pupils to gained sueh headway before the men
and from the high school, and his illness arrived that the house and its entire
would very probably alternate deliv­ Bridge over the Missouri river into of 20 lots, size 60x100 feet, and the will necessitate bis engagement of a contents were totally destroyed.
Illinois.
They
then
went
directly
to
western
business
section
("B
”
)
contains
eries, going out on the present route
substitute temporarily.
The blaze is believed to have started
seven lots, each 60x10b feet.
one today in the morning and out on the Chicago, passing through the city su-
from an overheated cook stove.
There
are
eleven
choice
residential
berba and continuing the lakeabore
addition from route two in the early drive to Clare, Mich., Mr. Unicume’s lots In the Psulstown plat. One novel
feature
afternoon, then tomorrow reversing the old home, where they visited relatives 77
—r". is
- that
~T~ Rock Creek
T"“”- runs across
From Clare the family th. buckywd of each residential tot,
procedure. However, that point would and friends
wont to Manton, Mich., for a visit with the property line running to the middle
be definitely decided by the department. Mra Unicume’s relatives, then stopping oi the creek.
These residential lota vary in size
The present route one from Willamina for a brief visit with friends at Harbor
makes a loop that covers 26 miles. The Springs, Mich., before starting on Üi< ir from .93 A. to 2 A., and are >!so varied
A number of Willamina people went
in shape and comparitively level.
proposed addition to route one would be return trip home.
Mr. Fundman has recently had work to Tstf Sunday afternoon expecting to
another loop covering approximately
Corning back, the Unicumee took the BtarUd
driiling a deep well in the witness the scheduled game between
earned them WelUrn part of the townsite, although the Willamina and Taft nines, but when
Z7 miles, and would run from the Wil­ Northern Route, which carried
domestic water the gan.e was postponed the local peo-
Mr. and Mrs. Winn. C. Crowell, of
lamina postoffice along the river road down across Wisconsin, North Dakota, ^la U not needed
Montana, Washington, into Oregon. Bupp|„ o the town «f New Grand pie proceeded «» enjoy themselves on p^^ne, Calif., 1<ft for t^ home
to Buck Hollow school, then out to and also covered 16 days.
knankAa
rk>->fle
kn/ttWn
TO
HaVa
Ronde takes its water from Rock Creek, the beaches. Those known to have
East Greek, then turn and come east­
Mr. Unieume reports that they had al and thia clear, cold water would be been in the party were: Mr. and Mrs. Tuesday, after a visit with the former’s
ward along the Rock Creek road to the pleasant visit, and a comparatively ' available to all residents of Paulstown. Wm. H. Jarvis, Mr. and Mrs. Pete brother. Wymouth Crowell, and family,
at their country place west of Willami-
highway intersection 1| miles west of pleasant trip both ways, considering the ; Numerous inquiries have come to Mr.
severe heat in North Dakota and Mon-1 Fundman from city people interested Geo. Toiston, ot Rickreall, Charles and i na The Were accompanied home by
Sheridan, then west to the WJIamiila
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tana, where the temperatures ranged in buying lots in Paulstown, andanum- Frank Schaller, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Neely, ।
Wyraouth Crowell and son. The
postoffice. The section of Sheridan from 96 to 112, and even up to 120 one ber of local residents are considering Mr. and Mrs. Carl Daniels and son. At
the beaches they were joined by Mr. latter Mr. Crowell owns 21,000
route two known as the Golpher Flats day. Crops in Nebraska looked good, building there, it is reported.
Paulstown will make a beautiful resi­ and Mrs. K. E. Shetterly and children acres of land in this community, and
delivery would be handled by the rural he said, but Dakota and Montana seem-
ed burned up, making Oregon crops dential
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district within the near future, Md Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Blanchard, of i has great confidence in its future de-
carrier out of McMinnville, as it would
look fine, indeed, by comparison. Wheat it is predicted. Persons who want to
run northwest out of that city.
in some parts of Dakota was threshing be within a very short distance of the the coast for several days, and the 1st- velopment. He is now engaged in ex-
; tensive improvements on his properties.
Patrons on the route it is proposed only 8 or 10 bushels to the acre, and beaches, without having to endure the ter being there to spend the day.
will
Enroute home, the entire party He resides in Los Angeles, but makes
to divide are said to have not voiced any relling for a price so low that it did not > heavy fogs along the water fronts, win
pay to harvest the crop.
I find Paulstown rightly suited to their stopped near the Salmon River bridge, hjB home here during the summer, iook-
objection to the change, but it is under­
needs, it is believed. It lies only 28 at Rose Lodge, where a bountiful picnic ing after hj, interests. W. C. Crowell
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stood that the city of Sheridan has pro­
miles from the north Lincoln beaches, supper was enjoyed. Fishing followed, expressed himself as very favorably
tested the abandonment of their route.
which, over the improved Cut-Off, but the only catch was made by Mr. impressed with Oregon, highly praising
Jarvis, who landed a nice 19-meh trout. . our
means less than an hour's drive.
A report circulated to the effect that
deliveries would be a day late when the
mail is carried out of Willamina are en­
A very enjoyable meeting of the Hiil
tirely erroneous, as Willamina geta the
BRIEF WILLAMINA NEWS
Crest Sewing Club, was held at the
same service on in-coming msils
Sheridan, and therefore tne country home of Mrs. J. H. Morton last Wed­
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Moore and chil-
mails would go out of here just as nesday afternoon, all members being
present.
promptly.
dren,
of Portland, arrived here Monday
Mrs. Robert Young and daughter,
for a brief visit in the home of the
Pauline, and Mrs. Kate Gebhardt and
former’s niece, Mrs. C. J. Hampton.
son, Louis, were callers at the Tenbush
home last Tuesday afternoon, and all
They left Tuesday for the coast, where
enjoyed a fine swim in the Willamina
they expect to spend a two weeks’ va­
river.
cation.
The Willamina merchants’ free movie
T. H. Hunter and little daughter,
Dorria, have been suffering with boils shows Saturday afternoon and evening
on their face and arms this past week, attracted unusual crowds to the city.
Western States Exhibit *
Charlie Davis, well-known Willamina
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Young and son,
district man, who has a place in the
It is estimated that between 800 and 900
Will
Be
Held
in
Salem
Robert Harrison, have returned to
people witnessed the four shows. The
During 1931 State Fair mountains, about 12 miles north of
The "Greater Oregon Association”, a Portland, after spending from Sunday
town, was taken seriously ill of bleed­
until Thursday, with the former’s par­ theatre was packed to its utmost capa­
state taxpayers' organization with ents, Mr. and Mrs Robert Young.
ing ulcers of the stomach Monday. He
city in the evening. These free shows,
Salem, Ore.—(Special) — More
headquarters in Portland, is opposed to
H. Tenbush helped T. H. Rouse with paid for by the merchants for the en-
was moved down to the home of his
than 100,000 people who never be-
the adoption of the "People’s Water his new home last Friday and Saturday.
ffpre have been In the state of Ore­ ' niece, Mrs. John McGriffin, 2 miles west
। tertainment of their patrons and fami­
Mrs.
C.
K.
Olsen
called
at
the
home
and Power Utility Districts Constitu­
gon are expected to attend the
of this city, where he will be nearer to
of Mrs. Robert Young last Thursday lies and the general public, are not a
tional Amendment”, which will come evening.
Western States Exhibit at the 1931
a physician and receive special care, be
! new idea. They are given annually
before the voters at the November
Mr. and Mrs. Hineman and family during the summer months in a large
state fair here next year, according
having objected to being taken to the
have moved back to Yamhill, after be­
election.
to D. M. Lowe of Ashland, who is
hospital.
number
of
small
cities
over
the
coun
­
In a letter from Secretary L. B. Smith ing in this vicinity a short time.
in charge of the Oregon exhibit at
John
Van
Kessel
is
at
home
now
for
try,
and
very
popular.
of the taxpayers' association, dated
the California state fair in Sacra­
The regular meeting of the Willamina
Everybody is welcome. The invita­
Aug. 16, 1930, and addressed to Chas. a short stay.
mento, Aug. 31 to Sept 7.
Mrs.
Durst
and
children
of
Willamina,
Chamber
of Commerce will be held at
C. Hulet, Master of the Oregon State
tion the Willamina business men extend
Oregon day at the event la
Grange, reasons for opposing this rad­ spent last Sunday morirng at the Ten- to you is a very cordial one—come to
the
City
Hall
Tuesday evening, Aug. 26,
scheduled for Sept. 5.
bush home.
ical amendment are given.
President Shetterly announced. At this
Ruth Duncan spent Wednesday at the the free show again Saturday. Aug. 23,
The
Western
States
exhibit
was
Mr. Smith points out that the pro­ home of Mrs. Byrd Nichols, helping her
time several matters of importance will
and bring the whole family. Tell your
origincted at the diamond anniver
posed amendment not only authorizes mske kraut.
be
taken up, and the proposed new mill
sary
of
the
California
state
fair
friends to come also. The hours will
the creation of rural districts to provide
Carrie Sue Olsen spent Monday at
last year, and will come to Oregon
will probably be discussed. Come out
and distribute water and electrical cur­ the home of Nnoma and Robert Shipley. be. two shows in the afternoon, first
rent in the same manner as cities, but
in 1931 in connection with the 70th
and express your views.
Katherine Gebhsrdt is visiting at the show starting at 2 o’clock. Two shows
goes much further.
anniversary ot thia state’s annual
home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Christen­ in the evening, first show starting at
If this amendment is adopted, mu­ sen in Portland.
exposition.
Mrs. Pesrl Moyer, of Walla Walla,
7:60 o'clock. The time required for one
nicipalities would be given authority for
Robert Young has been confined at
Oregon is represented by eight
Wash., arrived here Wednesday morn­
extending their operations beyond their his home for the past two weeks, suf­ show is between 1 hour and 15 minutes
booths at the southern event this
ing for a visit in the home of her sister,
territorial limits, and a new type of fering an attack of lumbago.
and 1 hour and 30 minutes.
year,
Mr. Lowe revealed, each
Mrs. G. G. Sittser, and family near
overlapping lien could thereby tie im­
Mr. and Mrs. Artis Colwell and Mrs.
The titles of the pictures at the free
Grand Ronde. Mrs. Moyer is postmas­
booth symbolic of one specific In­
posed upon properties owned by cor- Rose Tenbush spent last Sunday after-.
ter at College Place, near Walla Walia.
dustry or a particular district ot
imrations and individuals, who may noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. shows at the Willamina Theatre Satur­
Ronald Sittser drove to Salem to meet
day will be, feature, "The Phantom
this state. Other states represent­
have no vote and no voice in the dis­ K. Olsen.
his aunt, she having made a brief visit
Rider*',
and
a
"Mutt
and
Jeff
”
comedy.
trict, according to Mr. Smith. The
ed at the Sacramento exposition in­
Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Shipley and chil­
there.
These free movies will be shown each
taxpayers’ organizations throughout the dren have returned from Seattle, after
clude Washington. Montana, Idaho,
Saturday, up to and including Sept 6.
state regard this proposed amendment spending two weeks with relatives.
Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada,
Mrs. S. P. Seldin, of four miles south
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as extremely dangerous because of the
Mr. and Mrs. Artis Colwell of Port­
New Mexico, Arizona and Cali­
of Willamina, very pleasantly surprised
failure to include any safeguards or land, will spend the winter with the
fornia, tn addition to Mexico,
her husband Saturday night, when she
limitations on taxing and bond issuing former’s brother, Henry Colwell.
To Take Vacation at Taft
Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands.
entertained a party of thirty neighbors
in its provisions.
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gillespie expect
The private-owned power companies
and friends in his honor. The early
Pictures of the Oregon booths
part of the evening was spent in visit­
themselves are now presenting some
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. to leave Sunday for a week’s vacation
are to be shown throughout the
ing and dancing to radio music, ana
logical reasons why this amendment Clarence Schukar, of Sheridan, Monday at Taft. During their absence, Mrs.
United States during the fall and
should be defeated in weekly articles, morning. Before her marriage, Mrs.
later old time dances were enjoyed, to
winter,
Mr.
Lowe
stated,
with
sev
­
appearing in The Times, and endorsed Schukar was Miss Ruth Barrett, and is Ted Gillespie of Willamina, and Mrs.
tne tune of music furnished by some ot
eral large eastern cities already
the men. Delicious refreshments were
by well-known men. Thia"HorseSenae” the daughter of Mr. »nd Mrs. F. A. Ralph Farnham, of McMinnville, will
definitely
on
the
itlnerae
served by the hostess.
senes is attracting wide attention.
Barrett, of Willamina.
be in charge of the postoffice.
Charles Unieume and
Family Return From 6
Weeks Tour of East
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No Baseball Game, So
Party Picnics Instead
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Hillcrest News
TAXPAYERS WILL
FIGHT AMENDMENT
Merchants’ Free Movies i
At Willamina Saturday