Gold Hill news. (Gold Hill, Jackson County, Or.) 1897-19??, August 29, 1940, Image 1

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The Gold Hill News
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_GOLD HILL, OREGON
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Thursday, August 29, ,94o
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NUMBER 18
FESTIVE ALL DAY EVENT HERE THIS SATURDAY
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Dick Walker
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DREDGE TO MINE
GALLS CREEK
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Morning Passenger Train
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LOCAL ITEMS
Huge Crowd Expected
A t Gold Hill Fair
Accordion bund practice was
Sou Unbound schedule of The held Friday evening at the S. M.
Hogue Itiver, overnight passenger1 Christensen home. Those attending
train which operates nightly serv­ Were Kenneth Enesle and Miss Dor­
ing points between Portland and is Work of Ashland, June and Joyce
Ashlutid, will he shortened 50 min­ Hobbins, Elaine Parker, Yvonnt
utes. effective September I, accord­ Moore and Evelyn, Beverly and
Residents from ail over southern
ing to advice received at local Dagmar Christensen. After practice, Fair Day Sport Events
■Southern Pacific offices today from a watermelon feed was enjoyed.
Have Many Prizes
Oregon w ill gather at Gold H ill this
Funeral *wvice» were held here
J. A. Ormundy, general pussengcr
Saturday, August 31, to enjoy the
George Pittman of Chemult, Ore­
agent, Portland.
Many sport events will be held al exhibits and all day program of tlie
Munday, August 2(1. for William
gon visited friends und relatives
the fair in Gold H ill this Saturday,
The train will continue, to depart here over the week end.
Hichurd "Dick" Walker, pioneer
with the sports program scheduled annual Northwest Jackson county
from Portland at 7:15 p.m. us at
rc»i<lcnl of southern Oregon, who
.Mrs. Ptiil Griggs and baby daugh­
to start at 1:30, All sport events w ill fair. This is the eighth annual fair
present, hut will leave Gold H ill al
passed uway Friday, August 23 at
ter of Medford are visiting Mrs,
6:54 a.m. instead of 7:44 a.in. and Briggs’ parents Mr. and Mrs. T. A. be held just east of the dance pavi­ held here, the event having been
4:21 p. in., following a prolonged
will arrive ut Ashland at 8:15 a.m. Henderson this week. She was for­ lion.
illness. .Mr. Walker was 8ti years
started in 1932 as a community ev­
Sports and prizes for each are as ent. It now takes in all of the north­
instead of 9:05 a.m. The north­ merly Ethel Henderson.
old at the time of his passing and
follows:
bound schedule will be unchanged.
hud been u resident of Gobi H ill
west part of the county.
left
Speeding of the schedule of The % Mr.
dux and
fôr Mrs.
si Lyle
h i Lindley
Boys foot race. 12 and under,
for 49 years. He wus well known
FOOTS CREEK ITEMS
A complete days program has
St.
Helens.
ouue f o l l n w . ____ _ .________ ______ . * m d u y for
Oregon first, 2 pair gloves, second, 1 pair
(lly Mrs. Marion Lancet
Hogue follows a recent announce­
throughout the valley and will long
where
he
will
teach
this
year,
gloves.
been
arranged, which w ill insure a
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ment of a reduction in coach fares jrt
he remembered by
his
inuny
they have been visiting Mrs. Lind­ i Girls foot
good
time for everyone attending.
between
southern
and
northern
friends.
race, 12 and under,
Nate Messenger who was kicked
ley’s purents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hit- scrap book.
Oregon
points
good
on
this
train.
The
finest
display of exhibits in
on
the
leg
below
the
knee
by
a
cow
Services were held in the I.O.O.F.
lie for severul weeks.
Boys foot race, 12 to 16, first, 2 this section will be open for pub­
hall and interment was~ln the Gold ' over a week ago is recovering. He
Mrs. Kate Phillips of Grants Pass pair of gloves, second, 1 pair gloves. lic inspection throughout the day.
H ill cemetery. Hev. I). K. Millard ! wus eared for at Hie home of his TEACHERS TO MEET AT
visited
relatives here Thursday. She
Girls foot race, 12 and over, purse. Exhibits include livestock, land pro­
hud charge of the service anil he j sister, Mrs. E. Hannery near Hoc» MEDFORD SATURDAY
it u cousin of tiie lute Dick Walker.
Nail driving contest, ladies only, ducts, textile, canning and home
and Mrs. Millard sung, "Going Point for severul days hut has now
John Simpson of
Bremerton, first, blanket; second, facial and cooking, flower show, arts and hob­
A meeting of Jackson county
Home”. Poll bearers were
Bud returned to his home nt the Mrs-
Washington where he is stationed manicure at Leonards; third, purse. bies and minerals. There w ill also
Force, Hugh Hayes, Frank Carter, senger Sawmill on the left fork of teachers is culled for ten o’clock,
Child calling, ladies only, first, be the four Grange booths, which
It. E. Cook, Carl lx-ntz and John Foots Creek,
Saturday morning. August 31st, in with the U. S. Navy, is spending a
ftirlough here. He is looking after blanket; second, baking dish.
have received state-wide publicity
Chisholm. Conger Funeral Home
Among the young people from the Court House Auditorium, Med­
his business interests at the Ever
Hog calling, men only, first, canip in the past few years. The grange
was in eh urge uf arrangements.
this community who are attending ford, by County School Superinten­
booths, land products and livestock
Mr. Wulker is survived by three daily vacation Bible school at Hogue dent C. It. Bowman. AU teachers of green Auto Park, of which he is ing stove; second, overshoes.
Wheelbarrow contest, first, tie are located near the dance pavilion,
sons and one duughter, Alva, Clyde River are Jessie und Arlene Dailey, the county, exclusive of Medford owner. On September 16 he w ill
claap; second, overshoes.
the arts and hobbies and school ex­
and Clint Walker and Mrs. I.aiir- Leona and Norma Holton, Eileen and Ashland, are expected to at­ sail for China.
Skillet throwing, first, mixer; hibit are in the News office, the
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Paul
Throne
and
ence Whitsett, ull of Gold H ill; 7 and Donald Dick, Billie Gagnon, tend. Supplies and new library
mineral display is in the Oregon
grandchildren and 4 grout grand­ Patsy Lou Knox und David Christ­ books will be given out. This is an son enjoyed a trip to Salem the first second, stationery.
Foot race, 16 to 25, «5 book of Ore Reductions building, the textile
of the week.
children.
ensen. The teachers are Misses Sel­ important meeting.
canning and home cooking displays
Mr. Walker was born July ID. ma Draw und Juliet Theodore from
J. W. Bryan, with the help of theatre tickets.
Basketball throw, 12 years and are upstairs in. the I.O.O.F. lodge
HMM at Port Scott, Kansas. Mis par ■Satem. Oregon and Joseph Hov‘.
Laxter Thompson, recently finished
UEMUDK4-8 HOME
building and the flower show is at
cuts died when he was very young doin, pastor of the Presbyterian
painting the high school gymnas­ over, first, hill fold; second, tie.
Shot put, 12 to 25. first, indoor the city hall. All exhibit buildings
und he was raised by his uncle and .'hurch ut Hogue River.
Mrs. Mollie Harrison is having ium.
ball; second, tie.
w ill be open for inspection Friday
aunt. Mr. and Mrs. John Loy. He
W'ord received this week from
Mr. und Mrs. W. L. Hadley have her home here, next to Coy’s Ser-| Word
Nail drivjng, men only, first, ther­ evening and all day Saturday. W ith
started across the pluins in May had ns their guests during the past vice Station, completely remodeled.
an<l Mrs. John Essman, states
the exception of the stock all exhib­
IM74 with a hand of 61 covered wa­ week a nephew, Victor Hadley und A new addition and porch is being ,ha* they plan to leave for Gold H ill mos jug; second, bottle syrup.
Rolling pin throwing contest, lad­ its must be entered by 2 o’clock this
gons and the entire company made wile from eastern Washington, who built on the front of the home, the P n September 3 and should arrive
ies only, first, pitcher and six glass­ Friday. Stock is entered Saturday
the trip from K minus to Eugene, ure traveling for Mr.
Budlev's rest of the house is being rebuilt here September 5. The Essmans
morning.
Oregon in five months and 22 duys. health and w ill also visit another ami a new roof has been added. Mrs have «Pent the summer at Olympi.i, es; second, vase.
Backwards running race, ladies
The days program starts at 10
Mr. Walker located at Grunts Pass uncle ut Burnt Hunch, California. Harrison plans to make her home I " ashington
only, first, photograph album; sec­ o’clock with the parade which w ill
' Mrs. Emily Lyons of Medford,
where he worked for u short time O th e r guests were Mr. and Mrs. here’
ond, shampoo and hair style at Leo­ form this year next to the Associat­
before moving to the Applegate Durr Williams of Fall Creek, Ore­
visitor here, and Mrs. J. H. MacKay
ed service station, w ill proceed
where he resided for two years. At gon. He is ii brother of Thed W il­ COUNCIL AND BUDGET M EETIN G | of this city called on friends at nards.
Men’s foot race, 25 and over, first, down main street to Coy’s service
the age of 24 he married Miss Mary liams whose wife, an aunt of Mrs.
Grants Pass Sunday.
13 cans Gold-Bar canned goods.
station, return to W alker’s station
F. Perry of Grants Pass. They lived Hadley recently passed away at
Regular meeting of the City
Week end visitors at the home of
Broad Jump, men 12 to 25, first, where it w ill turn right and pro­
on h ranch in that section for ten Newport, Oregon.
(xiuneil Wednesday evening, Sep- Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clement were Mr.
table lamp
ceed to the city hall. The parade
years and then went to Grunts Pass
Mrs. F. E. HancroP was a lunch­ twnber 4th. At that time w ill be the and Mrs. Aigin Byerly and son Jer­
Pie eating contest, ladies only ov­ w ill pause at the corner in front of
where they owned ti restaurant.
public
hearing
on
the
1941
City
eon guest ut the home of Mrs. Cloyd
ry and Randall Clement of Mt. Heb­ er 18, first, <5.00 Duart permanent
the Texaco station where Ina Pearl
They moved to Gold H ill in 1891
Budget.
Dick 1 hursduy. In the afternoon
ron, California. Mr. Byerly is the wave at l-eonards; second, pair Lucas w ill be crowned queen for
and bought the livery stable where
the ladies attended a silver tea giv­
twin brother of Mrs. Clement.
silk stockings; third, facial and the day. She w ill be attended by
the Kell Garage now stands und op-
en al the Presbyterian Manse ut
You’re
Mistaken,
Friend
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Koork of San manicure.
princesses, Virginia Centers, Edith
erated i, for three years. Mr. Wul­
Hogue Hiver when the sum of $7.50
Francisco recently purchased the
Howes, Charlotte Carter and Gene­
ker then bought a heavy team and
R - dot - S
wus taken in to help defray the ex­
residence formerly owned by E. T.
Last Thursday evening a large va Moore. Mayor R. G. Wigle w ill
started hauling mining products.
pense of re-decorating the rooms. Hello there! How are you?
Hain which is now occupied by Mr. group of local residents enjoyed
Mr. Walker bought the land and
also turn the key to the city over to
That’s J and Mrs. H. E. Badger. The purchase weiner roast on the river bank near
A serving committee of Mrs. Sam
How
you
getting
along?
fair chairman Wm. Howes at this
had the Newell brothers build the
Sundry, Mrs. Mabel Wilson and Mrs
good!
included the six room residence and Lymans. Music and singing was the time. The parade w ill include or­
building which was known as the1
Chester Whitney acted as hostesses. Why!! ’twas b:it a few days ago,
two lots. Mr. Hoork is in the gov­ main entertainment of the evening. ganization, individual and commer­
Hl-Wav Inn and he and Mrs. W a’
Wc heard that' Have we under ernment service at the postoffice in Those enjoying the evening were cial floats, costumed adults and
Mr. and Mrs. Hay Bolton and faul­
ker had charge of this business fo
stood?
San Francisco and w ill be retired Mr. and Mrs. Chris Christensen and children, humoroiis entries, pet en­
ty who have lived ut Riviera Plun-
a good many years. The Hl-Way In
____ they plan to family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tygart tries, decorated bicycles and organ­
in three ____
years when
ation Ranch for the past three No, friend! You are mistaken,
building was torn down during th
ears
moved
last
week
to
their
new
Our
friend,
"Dick”
Walker,
you
move
to
Gold
H
ill. The sale was and family, Mr. and Mrs. George izations marching. Moore Hamilton
past week.
say?
■ome built at the back of Champlin
made by Mrs. Vivian Norman Barto. Dorman, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Tresh- of the Medford News and Dick
mbdivision. Mr. Bolton has been Shocked, grieved? No, not w e'
This week the local trout are hav­ am, Mr. and Mrs. Derwin Maple, Blankenburg of the Grants Pass
LADIES AID TO SERVE
We but bow our head, to pray.
mployed for the past four years as
ing relief from dodging the sharp Yvonne Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Bulletin have accepted their “third
BAKED HAM DINNER
litch maintainer by the Gold Hill
hooks of Max Schmidt’s, which Swindler, Mrs. Eva Smith and chil­ term” as judges.
Fray, that “Our God in Heaven”
rrigution district.
gives less successful anglers a break dren, Mrs. Jeanette Greer and Lou­
A complete sports program Is
Cause you to realize, as we,
This Saturday, fuir day, the Lad­
Maxine Miller, niece of Mrs. H. W, How utterly impossible such a thing — or is it the fish. Max is helping ise, Mr. and Mrs. Adams and fam­ scheduled to start at 1:30 and w ill
ies Aid of the Methodist church will
ilugen, who has spent the past
W m. Puhi build a new modern ily, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Maple, Mr lake place at the east end of the
As “that” could be.
serve a delicious baked ham dinner
chicken house on his place.
month here with her aunt at Riviera “Our friend” is not dead; ‘tis but
and Mrs. A. V. Butcher and Darro dance pavilion. Over 30 fine mer-
at the church basement, serving to
Auto Park, left Friday for her home
Rager Butcher of Wyoming, and chandise prizes w ill be given away
Mrs.
Bette
Rossi
of
Central
. His
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w
u u j , i resting
v a iu ijj
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l Because
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body,
there!
take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at Jerome, Idaho.
Men, such as he “Our Friend”, live an<^ *ier s*ster of Hollywood accom- Earl Hampton and Milton Barden at this time for all types of competi­
The menu consists of baked ham,
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I noniasi Vft-a*
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Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bates who have
tion, which include events for peo­
Forever in memory without pause. panted Mrs. Mollie Harrison to Cra­ of Alabama.
potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salads,
been
visiting
here
from
Snelling,
ter
Lake
and
Diamond
Lake
Sun­
ple
of all ages. Everyone is urged
hot rolls, pies, coffee and lemonade.
Faults, he may huve had, canst prove day.
Mrs. Pauline Tygart started work, to gather at the designated place
The hams are being baked b.v tnc California and Mrs. Bates brother,
Them not, by we.
ing Monday at the Del Rio packing for these events.
Groceteria of Medford. The dinner Ted Dole, wife und soil Teddy spent Greed, Lust, envy, nor anger in his
house.
the week end with their sister, Mrs
An afternoon dance w ill be held
FAIR
REMINDERS
w ill cost 35c with the pie extra.
Eyes, never! drd we see.
Ada Moore at Roseburg, Oregon.
from 3 to 5 o’clock with an admis­
Good deeds, many Io his credit, are
PEEKING TOM
Mrs. Perry Ollom left Tuesday
Everyone in Gold H ill is urged Io
sion charge of 10c for everyone.
Green Bar Council met with Vic­
Remembered by they, who un­
display the United States
flag
A musical program w ill be h e li
tor Frost Monday evening. Plans evening for Portland where she
stand.
As we look into the crystal we on the city hall lawn beginning ut
were made for the Hoy Scout booth look her seven months old son Rob­ Such deeds command respect in this throughout the day during the fail
held here this Saturday. Display see dependability as one of the 5 o’clock. Marie Christensen is in
ut the fair. Those present were Hus-j ert Euri to the Doernbecker hospit­ World of ours from every man.
al
for
medical
care.
the
flag whenever the opportunity most important and desired virtues charge of the program and promises
ter Mullin, Hud Force, Alvis Winn,
arises,
on your booths, concessions, in an individual or an institution. an interesting event for everyone
Gone,
the
body,
yes.
Not
so
our
Mrs.
Edwin
Guetzlaff
has
as
her
Buddy Blair, Harry Smith and V ic -1
Of course we have not reached present.
friend.
on your entry in the parade, at your
tor Frost. Refreshments were serv­ guest her mother, Mrs. Simpson
the
state of perfection in that en­
homes
and
at
business
houses.
He
in
our
memories
shall
always
from
Los
Angeles,
California,
who
ed after the meeting.
The highlight of the day, the big
be.
Everyone entering exhibits at the deavor but at least ’tis our desire free barbecue, will start at the city
arrived Wednesday for a visit.
fair must register first at the News to improve our service and build hall at 6:30. A complete meal of
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lance re­ They, his family, w ill miss his
time
office.
Exhibits can then be taken up our dependability as
presence
most,
turned Monday after spending the
barbecued beef, potatoes, brown
marches on.
buildings
May they . be consoled
by
w in u ic ti u
y “He.”
n e.
l to
~ the various
v exhibit
o .u u u
u
u u u in g s
week end with Mr. Lance’s nephew,
gravy, bread, cheese, pickles and
We shall in the future as w ell as
Floyd Lance and family at Trinity Our Friend has but gone, in body, where they w ill be placed in com-
coffee w ill be served absolutely free
in the past solicit your recommend­
petition.
to get
DELMAR CHAPMAN oiling the Center, California where Mr. Lance
to everyone attending. Please bring
In the flower show when flowers ation for improvement of our ser­ your own service.
A place prepared, those here to
roads and highway between his is employed as pilot on the large
greet.
are entered in arrangements the vices. If your critical of the fore­
home and his work at the orchard ' Inedge operated by the Carrville
Glenn Hamilton and his orches­
containers
are considered. When going just start slipping into the
The
time
be
short
at
most
until,
we
every day.
Dredge Company. Saturday they all
tra
of Grants Pass w ill furnish mus­
flowers are displayed ns specimens old Auter Park for most of your
hope,
ic for the fair night dance in the
LU C ILLE and JOE SMITH made enjoyed a trip to Weaverville, Cal­
needs
in
groceries,
gas
and
what
containers
are
not
considered.
All friends here will hear words
spacious Gold H ill pavilion. Danc­
speechless by the exciting time they ifornia, former home of George W.
Each exhibitor must know what nrtts. Well, I betcha if you trade
sweel;
Lance.
Sr.
father
of
Marlon
and
had dancing to Jan Garber.
here, for the next ten years, you’ll ing w ill start at 9:00 o’clock and
class
he
is
entering
his
material
In.
George Lance, where he mined in Hel-l-o theret How are you?
continue until 2:00. Hamilton’s or­
The fair board does not have time see what I ’ve said is the truth.
BUSTER MULLIN innocently nc- the late 60’s before coming.to south­
chestra Is considered the best dance
How you getting along? That's to look up each of the thousand of
qiring the name of "Doc” Mullin.
NOFOOLBN
ern, Oregon,
band in southern Oregon and a rec­
good I
exhibit«.
T H « P B M 1 N 8 , BTC.
ord-breaking crowd ia expected.
All of the property on Gulls Creek
has been leased Io the Austin Dredg
lug Company, formerly of Seattle,
and mining the creek bed will get
underway about the first of Septem­
ber. A large gold dredge will be In
operation on the creek und it is es­
timated it will take about three
years to mine all the property that
has been leased. The dredge will
start at the mouth of the creek und
III or 12 iiif ii will he employed.
It is understood the company has
agreed to level the ground und re­
place the soil after they have mined
part of the property.
The Spy-Glast
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