Illinois Valley news. (Cave City, Or.) 1937-current, October 28, 1937, Page 3, Image 3

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    Illinois Valley News. Thursday, October 28. Ï937
TAKILMA NEWS
Chamber of Commerce
<Continued front Page One)
A. W. Potter, mining near the
summit of Little Grayback was while in Ashland at the Siskiyou
down for supplies this week.
dedication, he and Mr. Athey had
contacted Mr. Cabell chairman of
Ralph Messenger was the guest the state highway who promised to
of Miss Norma Tycer at a fine look into the matter of providing
duck dinner last Sunday.
drainage for the highway through
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Cave City.
Efton Carter killed a big bob
Many encouraging reports were
cat near the Red bridge at Takil coming in on the extension of the
. ma Tuesday.
electric line to O'Brien, Dr. Brown
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told the members.
Arthur Johnson of Los Angeles
The meeting was then taken
, has taken over the Paul Brandley over by the discussion of the wat­
mine, and is preparing for the er conservation idea. Roy Wells
was the first speaker and hi«
winter’s run.
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thought that all the farmers whe
• A group of government engi­ have perpetual water rights would
neers are prospecting the Sour­ be interested if they were assured
dough chrome claims near Oregon that their rights would not be in­
mountain. Extensive work is plan­ volved.
Bob Walton said the old settlers
ned to see if they can find th'*
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extent of the ore deposits with with water rights would have tc
be protected, and if this was done,
their geophysical instruments.
and water conserved, he believed
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Albert Potter received a broken many additional acres could be put
collar bone, Max Hughes, Sher- into cultivation. He said he could
I man Eggers and Don Johnson use more water if it was available.
Mr. Hussey interposed here,
were badly bruised and shaken up
when their truck turned over neai that the state engineer cooperat­
the Deer Creek Grange hall when ing with the federal government
they were returning from a dance would now make a survey of the
valley if we made a strong appeal
last Saturday night.
for the help right now, as the
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Read in the paper where an water conservation situation waa
eastern magazine had been con­ being discussed and surveyed in
ducting a survey to find out where other parts of the county at this
its readers would prefer to live, time.
if they could live where they
Roy Wells introduced Mr. Payne
want to, instead of where they and Clarence Sawyer who voiced
must. By a big majority the voto their approval of water conserve*
was in favor of, yes, our own Pi 'a- tion, if the settlers were protect
cific coast. Makes a fellow won­ ed. Mr. Tycer was also of the same
der sometimes, if he fully appre­ opinion.
ciates living out here among na­
Clarence Sawyer hit the key­
ture, instead of in some crowded note of all discussion when he said,
And "The Illinois Valley is as far along
f eastern industrial section.
I’ll bet if everyone of those vot­ as it can go now, without more
ers hail of known that here in our water.” He said anything that
little valley, besides having a could be done to get more water
grand place to live, they could without interfering with
the
have at least an Irish lottery present water rights, was the most
chance to step out in the hills and desirable action that could be tak­
find a neat little pocket hidden en to develop the valley. Many
away in the voluminus skirts of others were in favor of the pro­
Mother Nature; bet they would ject of more irrigation when an^
everyone of them, have specified, if the water was available.
the Illinois valley, in their vote.
G. A. Peterson gave a mountain
What do you think?
of light when he explained that
The Perennnial Prospector.
the proposed railroad, when theii
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survey was made, had selected
three sites for dams and stated
Navy Day Program
Members of Kerby Post No. 70 that the survey showed that 55,-
American Legion drove to th*» 000 acres could be irrigated in th<
Caves CCC camp to speak on the valley. There are now approxi­
mately 13,000 acres under irriga­
first line of defense, our navy.
Lt. J. W. Scobey commander of tion. Mr. Peterson said that the
the camp introduced Elwood Hus­ survey showed there was enough
sey right after retreat. .Mr. Hus­ water for everyone and to spare if
sey spoke as did C. Y. Arnold and conserved and stored for use. I|e
has maps anil data on this subjea
Ted Athey.
The visitors were asked to stay that will be valuable to those
for mess and afterwards the working on the subject.
A committee of three, Clarence
troop gathered in the assembly
hall for an hour of entertainment. Sawyer, Roy Wells and Bob Wai
Among those who spoke and spun ton was appointed to prepare a res­
yarns were, Lieut. Scobey, Lieut. olution from the farmers, asking
Robert D. Saxon, A. L. Mallery, J. the Chamber of Commerce to help
H. Ticknor, and the three from get a survey from the federal gov­
ernment at the present time.
«the Legion.
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Under new business, William A
Dr. William A. Brown spent Brown gave a fine talk concerning
Wednesday in Grants Pass, on be­ new enteprises, asking for a rom
half of the important matters nnttee composed of a farmer, a
which had been referred to him miner, a business man and others
by the recent action of the Illi­ to contact those who were think­
nois Valley Chamber of Com­ ing of starting some business and
merce and reports encouraging help get new industries started
progress in every line. Dr. Brown here. He said that to bring people
will have a full report at next in the valley without anything to
Tuesday’s meeting of the Cham- do was the wrong idea. Get new
industries and give them a job o(
ber.
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put them on good land, was hi«
Ed Wright spent a pleasant eve­ suggestion. He asked that a com­
ning in the Ray Kennedy home mittee of five be appointed to be
near Bridgeview, Monday, Oct. known as New Business Enter­
26. After a good dinner the time prises committee. The motion war
was spent in singing hymns and passed.
Ray gave us an interesting Bible
C. L. Schmacher asked to have
study on the “Two Covenants.”
all those who wished to contribute
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to a floral piece for the funeral
The young folk of the Bridge- of our departed sheriff, Ernest
view Community church are giv- Lister, from his friends in the
ing ' a party at the Varrenwell valley to do so at his store, where
home near Holland next Saturday a box was placed for that purpose.
evening, Oct 30. Everybody wel A motion was unanimously car­
ried to have the secretary write
come. Bring pie or sandwiches.
a letter of sympathy to his widow
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Boyd and family.
Fred Delano said he had pre­
returned from Portland last week
end and then proceeded to Med­ sented a petition signed by pros­
ford, where they went on business. pective users of electricity on the
They returned last Wednesday Caves highway to the COPCO
company, stating that the com­
evening.
pany was very glad to receive it.
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The meeting was adjourned, but
Mr. and Mrs. Evan Gausted and
son, Randolph of Cedarville, Cai- several stayed for a long time dis­
ifornia, are visiting Mr. and Mr-. cussing proposed improvements in
Sam Bunch and Mrs. Mattie Sey- the valley and the possibilities for
future development The meeting
forth.
was indeed successful and enjoy
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Bob Rout was stricken last ed.
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Monday night with sinus trouble
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Grants
Harry
Ecker arrived last Satur­
He was rushed to
Tuesday. He is back at work day morning to take charge of the
gas and oil station of the Camp-
though not fully recovered.
U-Rest. Mr. Ecker states that
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The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R many improvements will be made
Lee of Bridgeview, is undergoing in the near future, putting in a
repairs, the carpenter in charge greasing department and will spec­
is “Uncle Frank"
Hibbard of ialize in high pressure lubrica*
tion.
Takilma.
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Kerosene, at Richfield station.
Cigarettes at Richfield station.
P*age Three
PREST-O LITE Batteries $4.00
and up. Wholesale and retail.
Campbell s Super Service, next
to Courthouse. Grants Pass,
Last Tuesday the Townsend
Oregon.
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club met and decided to put on
strengthen
some dances so as to
FOR RENT—3-room house, wat­
their treasury.
er and electricity. Elwood Hus­
They voted to give their first sey.
23-tfc
dance at the State Line Rendez­
vous, Saturday night, November ILLINOIS VALLEY truck service
6th.
anywhere for hire, hauling of all
The hall at the State Line Ren-
kinds. McQuay & Warren, Cave
devous is all enclosed now and
City, Oregon.
25-tfc
a good heater keeps the place nice
and warm so those attending will FOR SALE—Team of mares
weigh about 1,000 lbs. apiece.
be comfortable.
Good saddle, pack or work. Al­
It was also decided that the club
so cream separator nearly new
would try to interest other sec­
to trade for elec, radio in good
tions of the valley in organizing
condition. R. E. Ford, Cave
clubs, say one in each district, a*
Junction.
25-ltp
it would be much more conven-
4-Room, modert;
ient for the membera to attend a FOR RENT
house by the month.
Del Rio
club in their own community than
Camp on the Illinois river, In-
to have to go six or eight miles tc
a meeting.
quire of James B. Pain at the
Camp.
—25-2tp
The meeting adjourned to meet
next Tuesday evening, their reg
FOR RENT—3-room house right
ular meeting date.
in town, water and electricity.
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Elwood Hussey.
—25-ltc
Townsend Club Holds
Their Regular Meeting
Hardware
FOR SALE—or trade for good I
dry wood, 4-yaar-old colt Ban­
ta Roosr, Kerby.
24-1 tp
Patsy Kelly
Saturday and Sunday
Oct. 30—31
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99c
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Men’s Whipcord Trousers, wear
like iron, special
(¡eneral Merchandise
Staple and Fancv
GROCERIES
Friday, Oct. 29
Revolving Serving Plates, Regular
$1.45, special at
Men’s Heavy Flannel Work
Shirts, Five Bros, brand
Complete Line of
Theatre
24c
Waist Overalls, every garment
guaranteed
Store
Cave City
Oil Cloth, many shades, 46
inches wide, per yard
Sox, Postman and Policeman, good
value, 2 pairs
Lew Hammers
in Cave City. Prices and terms
to suit.
ELWOOD HUSSEY
Licensed Broker
39c
Clothing
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Duco Auto ('leaner and
Polisher, pint cans
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$2.951
1.10
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Victoria and Loleta Jasperson
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Announce
the Opening of the
With Freddie
1 Cave City Coffee Shop |
Bartholomew and
Famous for Home Cooking
Spencer Tracy
Cave City, Oregon
CAVE CITY’S
POPULAR CAFE
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HOME COOKED MEALS
('old Plate Lunches
and Sandwiches
Featuring
i .Junction Jumbo Hamburger Sandwich
I Junction Jumbo Sandwich Royal
Hamburger Sandwich, Covered with Chili and Beans and
Choppe 1 Onions
Wood
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We Use Only (¡round Round Steak
Vic’s Home Made Pies
SALE
Enjoy the Legion dance Saturday and have a ;
Good Lunch With Us
$1.50 a Tier
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in Cave City
Save
$2.00 Split for Stove
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Owl Cafe
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Vantage $1.23, 2 for
Pain-Ease Liniment
Rubbing Alcohol, Pt.
$1.98
Mineral Oil, Pts.
49c
89c
49c
$1.25 Saraka
98c
35c Vicks Vapo Rub
29c
60c Alka Seltzer
Dr. Mile* Nervine
J. C. YOUNG
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Candies
Most Complete Stock of Auto Repair Parts for
at These Thrifty |
Prices
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25c
ACIDS FOR MINERS
School Supplies
Tobaccos
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YOUR QUICK SERVICE
Save City Drug Store
Brake Linings, U. S. TIRES AND TUBES, including Truck
• ize* — BATTERIES and Cable* — Coil*, Condenier*, Point*,
Cutout*, Generator and Starting part* ---- Wire*, Cable*, Clip*,
Spark Plug*, etc. — Axle*, Drive Shaft* — Connecting Rod*,
Ring*, Gear* and Pinion* — Cap Screw* ,Nut* and Wather*
Gaiket* of all kind*
Forbes B. Slayton, Proprietor
Cave City
Garage 6* Machine Shop
A. J. DREWS, Prop
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Phil Sawyer, Prop.
DELIVERY
Plant located on Sawyer
panch on Caves highway
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