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About Illinois Valley news. (Cave City, Or.) 1937-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 26, 1937)
Courier MINERS' JUBILEE SEPT. 4-5-6 Illinois Valley N ews A LIVE WIRE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE INTERESTS OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY ANI) SURROUNDING DISTRICTS Volume I Number 16 Cave Junction, Oregon, Thursday, August 26, 1937 Who Will Be Jubilee Jubilee Queen ? With the grounds and the new Stockade, where the pageant will be held, nearly completed, the Miners’ Jubilee is about ready for the opening day, Saturday, September 4th. The Stockade, the name of the theater where the pageant will be held, is going to be one of the most unique places in the Jubilee. A seating capacity of nearly 800, with comfortable plunks to sit on, with a gradual slope to the grounds that gives those sitting in the rear as clear a view as those in front, ami plenty of space be tween rows, gives the audience a very satisfactory place to view the pageant. The Stockade is completely surrounded with a board fence eight feet high, so that it is a very unique place, Ted Athey, author of the pageant suggested the name Stockade, and is very appropo, resembling stock ade of the early , days. Rehear sals of the pageant are under way ami it is said by those who have seen a little and heard some more, that it is going to stack up to ex pectations. STANDING OF THE CANDIDATES DORA ST. JOHN NELI.E HAYDEN ELEANOR AIKEN- EDDA BURK EDITH STANFIELD EMMA OWENS EILEEN WHITEHEAD LOIS CAINE ..... EVELYN BOYD MAXINE PATRICK HALLE CURNOW CONTEST CLOSES WEDNESDAY Girls, you only have until Wednesday of next week to win a queen’s throne. The contest closes at 6 o’clock and the votes will be gathered up and then counted and the winner will be announced at the Cave City theater between shows. Be at the Queen’s Show Wednesday night, Sept. 1st and see all the queens in their lovely old fashioned gowns and see who wins. This is the last publication of the standing of the candidates until the contest is over. Next week we will publish the final results of the contest. Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce At a rousing meeting last Tues day evening, the Cave City Cham ber of Commerce met in a regular session to transact some very im portant business. Vice-President Drews called the meeting to order and after the reading of the minutes and treas urers report, the session got down to business. The roll call showed the following members present: Vice-President Art Drews, Secre tary Elwood Hussey, Treasurer C. Y. Arnold, W. J. McLean, L. E. Athey, B. !.. Miller, Fred Galeno, R. Balzke, Alma Martin, Bert Watkins, Dr. Robert McCune, W. X o - ji ‘ uosj <»)<>4 [ py ‘puoiusH^ -j^ C. Dundas, A. A. Johnson, Forbes B. Slayton, L. . W. Bidache, Irene Hoffman and M. C. Athey. The secretary said there were now 39 members of the Chamber in good standing A letter from the Public Utilit ies commission was read and much discussion on the extension of the power and light line to O’Brien, The letter from the commission was not entirely satisfactory, however, it was pointed out that it was somewhat of a form letter and the commis.-ion had set rules to go by and this letter was no exception. The commission fol lowed the rules. During this dis- ctission several members said they were confident the electric com pany would find a way tw con struct tl.e new lit-.« and give r« lief to those in need of this service. Edda Burke, our candidate fe.r queen of the Gladiolus how in Grants Pass thanked all tl I em bers of the chamber for having the honor to represent this sec tion at the Glad show Then the important business of the evening was brought forward the proposal to change the name of the Cave City Chamber of Commerce to the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce. in Vice-President Drews Mid opening the matter for discussion that he wanted a complete dis- sion pro and con so everybody would understand every phase of the question. Sailors' Diggins, the great fun street, will be 200 feet long with concessions of every kind on both sides. The main street will be 20 feet wide and the concessions will all be 15 feet deep and the frontage will be what the conces sionaires desire. Concessions are now available, and those who de- •irc th. .0 siiould contact for space immediately, as booths won’t last Elwood Hussey spoke for a few minutes on the change, but did not say whether he was in fa- I '-er of it nr not. but gnve :« rvs- ume of the whole situation. W. J. McLean of Kerby said that the change would be benefi- cial, in his estimation, that all Friends Suprise Mrs. communities could have separate Moreland of Holland committees to handle local mat ters, but as a whole the chamber could do more if the name was On the 18th of August a few changed. friends surprised Mrs. Moreland Dr. McCune suggested that the by coming in ami help celebrate new board of directors be com- her birthday. Those present were posed of one member from each Mr. and Mrs. Grover Will, Mr. community. Mr. McLean also said and Mrs. Delbert Hoover, Ed Rib this would be a good idea but lett, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Baldwin each community should have suf- and sons George and Jim, Mrs. to Cora Baldwin, Mr. C. A. Hervey, ficient number of members entitle them to a member on the Mr. Frank Moreland and the hon board, This was generally ac- or guest. After a pleasant even cepted. ing of conversation, cake and Roy C. Dundas brought forward ice cream was served. a good point. He said that he M rs. All departed wishing had been in the valley for some Moreland many happy returns of time and no one had asked him to tne day. join the chamber, and he came in o on his own initiative. He said that there should be a committee MINERS ATTENTION to call on all new residents and business men and acquaint them I If you are a placer miner and of the chambers activities and care to enter the panning contest, ask them to become members. His I sign up at one of the following suggestion was well taken and no places as soon as possible. At Ker doubt will bear fruit in the fu- by either Wittrock’s, Johnson s or tore. Ted Athey spoke for a few Wilsons store; Selma Lew Ham minutes saying that he had always mers store; Harry Floyds store at been for the change ever since Holland; Harry Messenger at coming into the valley, believing Takilma; Lawson’s at O’Brien and that the chamber could accom at Cave City, Schumachers and plish much more if it represented the Illinois Valley News. If you are going to enter the the entire valley. Ballots were passed around to jack or double jack contest get in the members who were eligible to touch with Harry Messenger at vote and when the ballot was Jakilma. Those who are going to counted, it was unanimous, not a single negative vote cast, so the Cave City Chamber of Commerce now is the Illinois Valley Cham ber of Commerce Mr. Drews suggested that a conir.iittee representing all parts •f the valley be appointed to con i'r with the present officers and boerd of directors and adopt new by-laws and a constitution befit ting the new ori-aniratisn. The motion was mad« such a commit tee be appointed and carried and the chairman appointed the fol lowing Roy C. Dundas, Hi Miller nd Fred Delano to meet with the old board Wednesday night. M. C Athey said that the com mittee of the Miners' Jubilee r eeded help and needed it very badly. He also said that a cara- (Continued on Pace Three) enter any of the contests or going to enter any exhibits get in touch with the proper committee so your name will be registered. Î' All Set to long now, and the committee can only take care of the number the street will accommodate. if you want a concession, now 18 the time to step up and get it. See Ed Peterson, chairman. The committee is anxious and desirous of having one of the most unique miners' parades ever given in Southern Oregon, and all those who can enter with a float or something applicable to the occasion is encouraged to do so. It may only be a lone pros pector on foot with the necessary trimmings, or one with a donkey loaded as the old timers came to the district, or anything resemb ling the old time miners, will be appreciated and will lend to the success of the parade. A good band will lead it and the commit tee is hoping there will be other bands who will participate from nearby towns, who will come to the celebration Labor Day and participate in the celebration. The parade will start at 1 o’clock in the afternoon and the Rodeo will start immediately afterwards. Rodeo grounds are all cleared away and are now being put in shape for a show that no one should misa. Hugh Shepard has charge of the Rodeo ami prom ises one of the best shows ever given in Southern Oregon and this is taking in considerable ter ritory, but Hugh says it goes nevertheless. One of the feat ure..-4 of the Rodeo t. at promises no end of fun w*li be tie wild cow At a meeting of the School Board of Union High School Dis trict number 1, it was decided not to open the fall term until Mon- day, Sept. 13. The action was taken because of the repair work now being don building which on the school could not be finished by the 30tb of this month. This will also give the school children a chance to participate in the Miners’ Jubilee which will be celebrated in the Illinois Val- ley, Sept. 4-5 6. ---------------o-------------- Girls in Danger of Naughty Kangaroo Court Girls, the Kangaroo Court bai sent out a warning that on and af ter Monday, August 30 you are expected to wear old fashioned dresses. It will help direct attention to the fact that there is a Jubilee to be held in this neighborhood and that you are helping to put it ov er. Don’t let the sheriff get you wear that old fashioned dress. ---------------o — ■ — ■ HELP! HELP! The Jubilee committee needs help. Our Sailors’ Dig gins street needs a lot of attention and cleaning up and help is needed. Will you give a few hours? SUMMONS : : ■ All slackers and beardless males will answer for their misdeeds in th»* h I mjv ? entitled Court and receive sentence. Ö HON ROY WELLS, Judge, El) PETERSON, Marshal. milking contest, If you have never seen one, don't miss this, it's a scream. Bucking horses will also provide thrills a plenty for this part of the Rodeo, and there will b< plenty of wild broncs to pick from. Chariot races and Roman races will also be features as well as fancy and trick roping. A good show is in the offing, and the grounds should be packed. L. W. Bidache has added Don Morrison to his list of exhibits committee and desires to add Bert Adams, George Bour and William George, but has been unable to contact the latter three. If any of these gentlemen see this ar tide, will they please get in touch with Louie Bidache anil help him out with the ore exhibits for the Jubilee. Louie is anxious to have the best and he knows these gen tlemen can help him. The entire part of Southern Oregon is talking about the Min ers' Jubilee, und the interest is something to write home about, and the attendance is going to tax the city to the limits, and all the cooperation that can be extended from all the residents of the val ley is asked to do all in their power to help make everyone feel at home and give them a glad hand of welcome. If there is any thing that you can think of that will help, it is your fault if you don't speak up now, after the Jubilee is over it will be too late. Coming Attractions At (’ave City Theater Union High at Kerby To Open September 13 Hear ye, hear ye! The Miners’ Jubilee Kan garoo Circus Court will open in session, in the Commonwealth of Cave City, the 28th of Aug ust, at the hour of 9 p. m., in the Chambers of the Chamber of Commerce building. I Price 5 Cents ■fcJ : : : s ; : : t : : : : : : : I A stirring drama of a woman's love for vengeance and the fury of a mob whipped into frenzy by a small-town bigotry brings War ren William, Karen Morley and Lewis Stone to the screen of the Cave City Theatre Friday, Aug ust 27, in “Outcast u * .uu.iui picture made from Frank R. Ad ams’ novel "Happiness Preferred’ “Outcast’ is the story of a physician who is hounded from city to city by Miss Morley who believes him guilty of murder She catches up with him in a small mid-western town where he has taken refuge There, through the intercession of Stone, she discov ers the physician’s innocence and falls in love with him but not be fore she has betrayed him to a mob. The role of the physician is one of the "heaviest’’ William has ever played and he handles it with fine feeling and skill. Miss Mor ley puts a great deal of fire into the difficult role of the girl whose hate turns to love, and Stone turns in a grand performance. Also news reel and remember Cash Nite, too. Saturday and Sunday will show “Wake Up and Live” starring Ben Bernie and Walter Winchell and Alice Faye. For a scene in this sweethot of musical shows, Winchell tosses an orchid to Miss Faye, Knowing what the strong studio lights would do to there sensitive flow era, the property men purchased more than seven dozen orchids, exhausting every greenhouse in the Hollywood area, although on- ly one flower would be used in the film. Half of the orchids wilted be- fare they could be photographed Many of the remainder were of too delicate coloring to be filmed properly. Some were bruised in handling on the set, and the rest were used up in rehearsals and re. takes But the Winchell gesture was filmed at last. o ,â Support the Fire Department. D" DI Pioneers Plan Organization An evidence of the greatly awakened interest in Illinois val ley may be seen in the response now being made to the suggestion that the daughters of the pioneers form an organization for the more effective carrying out of the high purpose entertained for the entire valley by the men of enterprise devoted to the indus trial and mineral und cultural de velopment of the Mine ’ Jubilee, which links in most suggestively with the historical back ground and pioneering spirit of the early settlers. Acting for a committee Mrs. Anna Stiwalt called a meeting of the daughters of the pioneers for Waldo Auto Court, O’Brien, Wed nesday afternoon and after a full and frank discussion plans were [set forward for a temporary or ganization and committees were appointed to foster the develop ment which will most naturally grow out of the Miners’ Jubilee in Cave City, September 4, 5, 6. The term pioneer was decided to apply to the families which located in Illinois valley any time during the last century. The name of the permanent or ganization was styled "Daughters of the Illinois Valley Oregon Pio neers." Their mothers will be the matrons of the organization when permanently formed. The Daughters of the Illinois Valley Oregon Pioneers will in clude the daughters, granddaugh ters, great granddaughters, and it is thought possible that there may even be a great great grand daughter in the valley. The time and place for the meeting to effect the permanent organization will be announced later. The officers to serve tempor- arily until the committee on per manent organization reports are as follows: Mrs. Addie Martin, president. Mrs. Mattie Sefforth, vice-pres- ident. Mrs. Sofia Bunch, secretary. Mrs. Lucile Floyd, treasurer. Mrs. Mary White, historian* The committee on permanent organization consists of the tern porary ofificers with Mrs. Anna Stilwalt as chairman A most important committee with a very responsible opportun ity is the committee on registra tion, whose duty it is to secure the names of all possible daughters, granddaughters, great grand daughters and great great grand daughters. All who shall thus qualify before the organization meeting will be known as charter members. Registration committee is as follows: Mrs. Minnie Burke, Mrs. Lorna Byrnes, Mrs. Arta Frietas, Mrs. May Sawyer, Mrs. Lena Payne, Mrs. Louise Woodbury and Mrs. Lottie Woodcock. Some of the purposes which are to be served by the organization were freely discussed and it was unanimously agreed that one of the most historic events in the history of the northwest was the discovery of gold in Oregon; and this event took place within the bounds of the Illinois valley So it was thought particularly ap- propriate tha< the spirit of the pioneers wou'd be most fittingly remembered by building about that discovery some of the first activities of the newly forming organization. As a first project it is proposed to proceed to secure, if possible, the old town sit> of Waldo and have it made into a state park and thua preserved for all time. Then the old Waldo store build- (Continued on Pace Three)
