Courier
A LIVE WIRE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE INTERESTS OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS
Volume 1
Number 24
Price 5 Cents
Cave Junction, Oregon, Thursday. October 21, 1937
News Items From History Is
Kerby High School
Crescent City
Retold By
Railroad To
Firemen
Hear Good
Popular Couple
Married Thursday
Chamber of
Commerce
Last Thursday evening at 8
Herbert (Hark, who has been at
o’clock, Miss Leona Mae Schroed
tending the Kerby Union High
er, daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. Fred
school, moved with his parents to
i Schroeder of Cave Junction, be-
Grants Pass, where “Herb-’ will
came the bride of James Ira Mil-
continue his school work. Mr. and
ler at an impressive ceremony per-
Mrs.
Clark
having
sold
their
place
Last
Tuesday
evening
the
Vol
At the last meeting of the Ili-
Mr. M. C. Athey, Editor,
The
Interstate
Commerce
formed in the home of Dr. and nois Valley Chamber of Commerce
of
business
in
Selma.
the
Illinois
Valley
News,
unteer
Fire
department
met
in
Commission hearing for the pro
Although play night will pro Cave Junction, Oregon.
Cave City Theater to listen to the Mrs.. H. S. Reichard of Giants while only a handful responded to
posed Gold Coast raod and the
Pass. The ring ceremony was used. the call for an important meeting,
bably
not
occur
until
the
middle
Dear Sir
latest reports on equipment.
Grants Pass-Crescent City road
The bride was lovely in a beau plans were laid that will bring the
of
November,
each
of
the
four
Many of the old timers of
All present were suprised at the
was completed last week, and the
tiful
white satin dress, with elbow organization to a white heat of en
classes
of
Kerby
Union
High
is
southern
Josephine
county
yet
re-
progress
made
in
getting
equip-
following article from the Grants
Pass Courier is the Press dispatch busily engaged in deciding upon member Jim Little, the daring and ment together and voted to order length sleeves trimmed with mar- thusiasm.
j ibou fur. Around her head a tiara
All live wire organizations have
story of the meeting in last Fri- plays procured by the individual reckless Irishman who was a com more.
members
of
the
classes
and
bination
of
a
miner
and
farmer
day’s issue:
Fite Chief Jones said the truck j composed of dainty Lillies of the a few who are faithful and who
brought by them for approval by and came to Waldo in the year was bought and paid for, though Valley and her corsage was of always attend meetings and are
Backers of the proposed
i deep pink Astors with Maiden Hair doing things. These few got their
fellow
students. Each class is ex 1852.
road connecting Grants Pass
there was quite a lot of work to
pected
to
present
on
that
date
Jim Little was unmarried and be done on it. The pumper was fern, tied with a silver ribbon.
heads together at the last meet
Crescent City California, <
Miss Leona Lillis the bridesmaid
which
play
shall
be
selected
for
lived
for many years on a small I here and with the money from the
their case before an lute:
ing of the Chamber and concocted
play night, the play will be a short ranch about two miles from the dance given by the Legion for the was dressed in a dark blue taffeta a plan that will, in a few months,
Commerce Commission exai
one-act affair and prepared for town of Waldo, on which ranch fire department it could be puid dress and wore a corsage of red bring results little dreamed of by
here after a long parade of
poppies. Laurence Musil was the
nesses expressed the favorable at the entertainment and approval of he died about 30 years ago at the for. The hose and nozzle were
the average citizen.
best man.
the
audience.
There
should
be
87
years.
Jim
|advanced
age
of
titude of communities, organiza
It would be unfair to this group
here and paid for and one tank or
About twenty intimate friends
some very good characterizations, l Little numbered among his inti- dered. A motion to order a siren
tions and private business.
if we divulged what they have up
and relatives attended the wed
Before leaving for their homes so we are looking forward to see mate associates two Canadian i at once was carried. Bob Rout and
their sleeve for the development
ding.
After congratulations were
ing
some
of
the
latent
talent
,
Irishmen
who were also bache- Art Drews are working on the
to await a decision, the proponents
and benefit of the valley, but we
of the two proposals heard N. G. which will be brought to light lors, Jimmy Quinn and Bill Dark- truck and expect to have the extended Mr. and Mrs. Miller, the can assure our readers that when
I
r
guests motored to the home of the
Wallace, State Public Utilities when this home talent play is pre- ; i es. They came to Waldo in 1856 i pumper connected shortly after
the time comes, their plans will
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
sented.
and lived for several years near the first of November.
Commissioner, voice a plea from
be unfolded and surprising results
H. Schroeder, in Cave Junction,
Coach Dan Jones, Jr. was rath the latter place on small ranches
Governor Charles Martin
for
A vote of thanks was given to where an enjoyable evening was will mature from their activities.
er non-committal in his predictions and engaged in farming and min-
speedy construction of an outlet.
A petition was presented, sign
j the Legion for their cooperation spent and later dainty refresh
“Governor Martin feels that for the high school basket ball ing. When these two men who and the Miners’ Jubilee committee
ed
by a large number of people
merits were served.
southwestern Oregon has greater team this season. He says, how- were cronies of Jim Little, came for the help they have offered the
living
on the Caves highway, re
The following guests were pres
potential values than any other ever, that he has some good pros- together the three men spent a firemen.
questing the
California-Oregon
ent
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Jimmy
Miller,
undeveloped section of the United pects among which the five letter- glorious time and the writer when
Money to pay for siren, tanks Leona Lillis, Laurence Musil, Mr. Power company to construct their
men Bob Schumacher, who is a a boy often heard those three old
States, he said.
and other material to fit up the and Mrs. “Pop” Ryley, Mr. and new line to the Oregon Caves, up
following
“He feels that the only way husky 6-footer, Marvin Prentice, pioneers relate the
truck nnd pumper and for labor Mrs. Loyd Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. the Caves highway, so those living
southwestern Oregon can be de just 6 feet-6 inches; Don Hill, 6- ghost story:
will have to be raised so the boys O. E. Jones, Paul Fattig, Irene on the highway can secure the
In the early mining days a man
veloped is through construction of feet 3-inches and Bud Brooks,
will
put on some sort of entertain Hoffman, Al Reed, Nell Hayden, power and light service. The pe
railroad lines connecting
the Chet Martin and Karl Theuerkauf named Bill Colwell lived alone on ment in the near future for that
Art Cribb, Ray Burdick, Dr. ami tition was unanimously adopted
Southern Pacific with the coast. along with other men who have a small ranch near the present site purpose.
Mrs. Collman,
Mr. and
Mrs. and ordered sent to the proper
from
other of Takilma. Colwell committed sui
Cheap power of Bonneville should been transferred
parties.
Harry
Bosch,
Mrs.
Irene
Lillis.
o-
make it possible to develop at a schools and who on the average, cide by shooting himself and the
It is necessary, right now, that
Ben George, Mr. and Mrs. W. T.
profit ore deposits fount! in this range from 5-feet 9-inches to 5- place was said to have been haunt- O. E. S. AND MASONS
every
business man in the valley
Sherman, grandparents of the
ed after his death.
area. A railroad is needed to bring feet 10-inches in height.
TO HOLD JOINT MEET
and
every
property owner who has
bride
and
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Schroeder
There have been no official
The Colwell ranch later passed
these deposits out.
the
development
of the valley at
and
little
Mary
Lou,
parents
and
“Governor Martin hopes a rail- turnouts so far and our team has into the possession of Bill Darkes
Friday evening, October 22, sister of the bride.
heart,
join
the
Illinois Valley
member of any and Jimmy Quinn. They also own
road will be built as soon as pos not yet become
Western Star Chapter No. 64, Or-
The happy couple left last Sat Chamber of Commerce. You may
league.
However,
Mr.
Jones
hopes
ed
large
cattle
holdings
and
the
aible.”
der of the Eastern Star together urday for a two week’« honey not be able to attend all the meet
by
Headed
Representative to be admitted to the Jackson cattle grazed on the adjacent hills with Belt Lodge No. 18, A. F. &
moon in Los Angeles, and will then ing«. but your intentions for help
James W. Mott, of Salem, the County B. League which has quite and on the flat land where the A. M., will hold a joint meeting,
return to Cave Junction, where ing by joining this live wire or
a
membership,
including,
Central
ranch was located.
witnesses told Examiner R. R.
I the occasion being the visit to the they will make their home.
ganization will stimulate the ef
Point,
Talent,
Phoenix,
Gold
Hill,
In
the
year
187,3,
there
was
a
Molster completion of the 60-mi)e
I lodge of Roy McNeil, district
forts of others who have the time
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Jacksonville,
Sams
Valley,
Rogue
violent
shock
in
Josephine
county,
link of the California and Oregon
| grand deputy. All Masons and
and
inclination to go out and do
which the writer remembers. Bill
Coast line would aid materially in River and several others.
Eastern Stars are urgently re- Double Feature Will
the
things
necessary to get action
Mr.
Jones
prophesies
that he Darkes and Jim Quinn said they
the development of the area serv
quested to be present.
Be Presented at Cave
on matters that pertain to the in
will
be
able
to
give
his
were
almost
shaken
from
their
definite
ed.
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City Theater
terests of the valley.
in
the
Colwell house I
Walter W. R. May. manager of opinion of the team about next beds
Join the Chamber, Now, will
after midnight, and that the house '
the Portland Chamber of Com March.
Birthday
Party
Given
As
often
as
the
attendance
just
you
friends?
Definite
plans
have
been
com- shook and the Oak trees in the I
merce, who submitted a resolution
At
Ku
inf
y
Kamp
ifies Manager O. E. Jones of the
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pleted
by
the
Seniors
for
yard
also
shook.
They
imagined
|
the
to his directors favoring the pro
Cave City theater will give his American Legion
i
box
social
and
dance
which
that
it
was
all
done
by
the
spirit
they
posed construction if economically
A combined farewell and birth patrons a double feature bill Sat
feasible, was among those testify are giving for the student body of Bill Colwell. Both men repaired
day
party was given Mr. and Mrs. urday and Sunday nights. This Discuss Big Dance
to
the
Hogue
ranch
2
miles
dis-1
of
Kerby
high,
in the high school
ing.
K.
Lindgren,
owner of the Kumfy week he is starting this new fea
May said that the chamber had gym. Friday evening, of this week. tant the following morning where
At their regular meeting, Kerby
Kamp
dining
room,
Sat., Oct. 1 (5th ture and he hopes that he can re
they were informed there had
previously taken a similar stand October 22.
Post
arranged for a “Big Carnival
It was first suggested that the been an earthquake the previous | at midnight. The following friends peat this added deature in the Dance” for Hallowe'en, Saturday
regarding the rival Gold Coast
were present and enjoyed a chick near future.
road, represented at a hearing, student body make a masquerade night.
Friday of this week comes, evening, Oct. 30. This will be one
en and noodle supper.
party
of
the
affair,
but
this
sug
The
two
men
drawing
a
great
and had not changed its position.
of the biggest dances given this
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dundas; Mr. “Turn Off the Moon,” starring
The Gold Coast line, which gestion was rejected. Nevertheless sigh of relief when they found 'out
Charles Ruggles and Eleanore year by the post and a large
would extend 90 miles inland the students should have a good the true cause of the disturbance. and Mrs. Linden Sowell; Dr. and
crowd is expected.
Several years ago there lived in Mis. A. N. Collman; Mr. and Mrs. Whitney as the featured stars and
from Port Orford, was represented time dancing as well as many
There will be noise makers and
an
exceptional
supporting
cast.
at the hearing by Gilbert Gable, good things to eat, for we have Waldo an old Irish miner named Art Kellert; Mr. and Mrs. Les
bright
caps for all who attend and
This is a very excellent picture
president and mayor of Port Or heard some of the girls discussing Tom Lannon. He lost one of his Henry; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Martin
the
hall
will be especially decora
the* luscious tidbits they are going hands in an accident. He mined dale; Mr. and Mrs. Clay Ramsey and has made a record wherever ted for the occasion. All members
ford.
and cleaned bedrock for a living Mr. and Mrs. Pete Peterson; Mrs. shown.
Niel R. Allen of Grants Pass, to put in their boxes.
Coming Saturday and Sunday of the Legion and Auxiliary are
and accomplished more than many Irene McCasland; Miss Bumgard
Teacher:
Have
you
prepared
representing that city, the O. & O.
expected to help make this the
men did with two hands. Old Tom er; Miss Dalgren ; Mrs. Irene Mor will be the new double attraction. best «lance ever.
C. and the Crescent City harbor your summary for today?
as he was familarily called was in | rison; Miss Edda Burke; Dan Many patrons in this section are
Student, sleepily: Nope.
district, said the company defin
Routine business was transact
The
Teacher: Well, then, what have the habit of cursing and swearing Jones; Milton Akeriel; Walter partial to western pictures.
itely intended to build if granted a
ed an«l some committees appoint
main
feature
will
be,
“
Slave
Ship"
you been doing? You had all day He was a strong believer in ghosts MacDonald; Nat Wooley; Shorty
certificate by the I. C. C.
with Warner Baxter and Wallace ed by Commander Hill, among
“There is no barrier to the con yesterday to prepare it, and you’d anil fairies, which he said that he Phillips; Mr and Mrs. Lindgren.
them were, G. A. Peterson, legis
After the dinner the party re Beery. This picture comes high lative; Bert Badden, membership
had often seen in Ireland.
struction of the Grants Pass-Cres better have a good excuse.
Charley Decker, a man of Ger turned to the dance for the bal ly recommended, a story surging and Ted Athey, publicity.
Student, still sleepily: I’ve been
cent City route," he asserted. "We
with all t! e passions of the seven
man
extraction, was a well known ance of the evening.
doing
“
Owl-gebra."
recognize no competitive threat.
G. A. Peterson gave a report of
seas,
wi 1 tpectacular drama that
H. H. Wardrip, superintendent merchant of Waldo. He was a
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We will build regardless of what
his
trip to Portland, to testify be
storms in epic : weep over half the
the Gold Coast does if allowed to.” of Josephine county schools, visit good man at heart, but occasional
Chamber of Commerce world as the last slaver ventures fore the I. C. C. for the railroad
Representative of a number of ed both the high school and the ly partook freely of strong stimu- i
Activities
on its last desperate voyage with from Grants Pass to Crescent City.
western Oregon lumber interests grade schools of Kerby, Wednes lent.« and when under this influ- 1
Comrade Kellert made his re
captive lov s on a honeymoon
said the road would bring possibili- day afternoon. He also visited ence he talked much with old Tom
port
on the Legion Firemen’s
Next Tuesday at the Illinois ship w.th muii.y. This picture will
Lannon. One day when Decker
schools of the upper valley.
operations in the area affected.
dance.
A letter from the Medford
Valley
Chamber
of
Commerce
be given twice each evening.
The student body tickets are was in one of those moods he said
C. II. Demaray, former Grants
post asking Kerby post to join
luncheon
at
12:15,
a
committee
The
westerner,
"Trailing
Trou
Pass mayor, testified the proposed now out and for sale at the high to Tom Lannon, "I think that I
will report on the progress of Tax ble" with Ken Maynard is a thriller with them in celebrating Armistice
route ha<l been discussed for 25 school, and will be available for am going to die. Not a great while
day was read. Action on the lat
after this conversation by a some Reduction club No. 1. This will be full of dynamite and will be the ter was postponed until next meet
what strange coincidence, Charley very valuable to al) tax payers and other feature shown immediately ing The meeting closed and the
(Continued on Fire Three)
and
Decker passes away and old Tom should find all of them at the meet after the main feature
members joined with the Auxil
I will
ing
Other
important
questions
of
once
only
be
shown
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told publicly that he, Tom was ex
New Cottages to Be
interest to the valley residents will j Don’t forget. Saturday and Sun- iary to enjoy the coffee and
pecting a spirit communication.
Mrs. Hussey's Mother
be brought up for discussion. | <l*y. n 1 g double bill. Also select- doughnuts prepared for them.
Erected on Highway
WILLIAM MACKEY,
«
Luncheon is 40c and we always ed shoi ts and news.
Passes In Spokane
Crescent City, Calif.
Al .o Friday night, CASH NITE. legion Auxiliary
Mr. Frederick of Los Angeles,
October, 1937. have a fine lunch. Anyone is wel
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The entire valley residents sym- who recently purchased the Coch
come
to
come
and
we
particularly
Hohl Regular Meeting
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CALLED TO KANSAS
pathize with Mrs. Elwood Hussey I ran cottage and the ten acre tract
wish all business men of the valley
TOWNSEND CLUB MEETS
on learning that her mother. Mrs. opposite “The Willadora” plans
would attend.
Wednesday evening the Ladies
Last Tuesday evening, Oct 19,
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E. A. Henry of Spokane, parsed the erection of three 4-room cot
Miss Winnogene Cecilia Penney, Auxiliary of the American legion
The closed season on burning widely known in Illinois valley as held their regular meeting. Rou
away last Sunday morning. Mr. tages modern in every respect for the Townsend club held their reg
nnd Mrs. Hussey and the two boys all year use, and a filling station ular meeting with Bert Watkins which went into effect May 15, the founder of the Community tine business was discussed. A
immediately drove to Spokane, equipped for light lunch and :;i the chair. There was nothing of this year, was originally scheduled Gift Shop in O'Brien, was called group of ladies of the Auxiliary
importance before the club so the to hold over until December 31, to Kansas to be the home compan met at the cemetery and erected a
leaving Cave City early in the aft counter service.
ernoon, planning on reaching Spo
.Mr. Frederick is a skilled me- evening was spent in discussing but due to heavy rains in the re ion of a long time friend who has grave marker for Mrs. Lucille
chanic. It is not his purpose how- future entertainments and ways cent past, it is no longer necessarj lately met with a physical misfor Browne. They reported they were
kane as early as possible.
No definite plans for the fun ever to follow his trade in the val and means of interesting the busi- to obtain a burning permit to do tune and is confined to her home. sure the world would be glad to
eral were received here when tney ley, but to devote his time entire men in the plan and getting new the fall burning.
Miss Penney will probably be know she was a mother of a World
left. They returned home Thurs ly to building up his property and members. The next meeting will
away from the valley for the War veteran and a member of the
PAUL R FATTIG,
enhancing his business.
day morning.
be held Tuesday evening, Oct. 26. t
Acting District Ranger.
winter.
Kerby Post No. 70.
Plea Heard
Old Timer
Report
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