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About Illinois Valley news. (Cave City, Or.) 1937-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 2, 1937)
courier A LIVE WIRE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE INTERESTS OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS Volume 1 No. 30 Cave Junction. Oregon. Thursday. December 2, 1937 T « r Chamber Meeting Interesting County Resources Meeting Price 5 Cents "THE TRAIL BLAZER" Government Granges Trapper To To Hold In 1857 a far seeing Pioneer blazed a Trail over the mountains that there might be a highway from Use Poison Initiation the Illinois Valley to the sea! This significant historic event is to be commem orated by a carefully planned program on Wednes Visitors at the Illinois Valley ' Josephine County Farmers— Close cooperation with the gov Deer Creek Grange and the 11- Chamber of Commerce last Tues I am enclosing a program for a day, December 15, 1937. ernment trapper was promised by linois Valley Grange will hold a This 80th Anniversary Jubilee of the work of a a group of Illinois Valley and joint initiation in the Deer Creek day included Ted Cramer, man Josephine County Soils Resources ager of the Grants Pass branch of meeting which will be held Decem Pioneer is sponsored by the Illinois Valley Chamber Deer Creek Valley livestock men Grange hall, Saturday evening. the United States National bank, ber 6 at the Bridgeview Grange of Commerce. at a meeting held at the Bridge- December 4th at 8 p. in. and C. H. Williamson, with Wine hall and December 7 at the Court- view Grange hall, November 29. A large class will be initiated The high purpose to be served by the program is trout's, Grants Pass distributors house at Grants Pass. It was agreed that permanent in the 3rd ami 4th degrees with of Ford cars. These meetings will begin at to fix definitely the date of the Miners' Jubilee for poison stations would be the best the Deer Creek Grange putting A new member was introduced, 10 a. m. and continue until 3:30 1938 and to project a lasting Memorial to the Pion solution in controlling the depre on the work with their drill and Miss Lolita Jasperson, of the» Cave p. m. At the meeting at Bridge eers in Illinois Valley who through their discovery dations of the coyote. It was de degree teams. City Coffee shop. view Grange hall the Illinois Val of gold led finally to the clearing and settling of the cided that the best way to keep In the future, Deer Creek ami Chairman Drews called on Mr. ley Grange will serve coffee, etc., these stations baited would be foi the Illinois Valley Granges have valley to agriculturists whose abounding usefulness Cramer for a few remarks. He bring sandwiches. the farmers who have occasional made arrangements whereby the and unwearied labor has made Illinois Valley a ver dead spoke of the old road that used to Dr. W. L. Powers, soils scien- animals that might be used I Illinois Valley teams will put on be used by the stages and how he tist; ; Arthur King, state soil con- itable Garden of God. ‘ for bait to notify Harry Stokes, the 1st and 2nd degrees and the traveled over it com:ng out this servationist; and A. S. Burrier, the government hunter, or the Deer Creek teams putting on the way when he was a boy. He was head of the department of farm County Agent's office. 3rd and 4th degrees. This gives Eggers Home Burned born in southern Oregon and has management; all of the State Col These bait stations will be lo an opportunity for both teams to At Takilma Friday his whole heart and soul wrapped lege, will be on the program. cated back from the farms in do their best work, and the mem up in the development of this sec- At these meetings feel free to most cases in the regular coyote bers are looking forward to add tion of the state. He said he was i bring your soils problems as they Last Friday night, Mr. and large numbers that have been ed enthusiasm on account of the particularly interested in the agri will be carried on, on a discussion Mrs. J. W. Eggers, of Takilma, large numbers that hve been quite new arrangements. cultural possibilities and hopes to basis. Every attempt will be made lost their home and the entire con active for the past six months. Also this gives closer contacts see it developed to the finest in to make them as practical as pos tents when the residence was de In cases where the meat is about with the two Granges and frater the west. sible. Recognize the highway builders. stroyed by fire. The family was to spoil and time would be short nal get to-gethers that always C. H. Williamson was called on in Cave City attending the Cave for notifying Mr. Stokes, arrange makes for better understandings I hope that you will not only be Build up an Illinois valley con and he gave the members quite a able to attend but will inform your City theater, and while away the ments are being made so that if and friendships. The degrees will sciousness. thrill when he announced that he neighbors of this meeting and residence was destroyed. a call is made to the Kerby cen be put on at least twice a year and Remember the achieving pion and Mr. Winetrout would come bring a carload. Mr. and Mrs. Eggers with six tral telling where the animal to these events will be looked upon eers. with their moving picture machine Yours very truly, children lost everything except be used for bait is located, a call as features that will draw exceed Celebrate the completion of the the clothes on their backs, and this will be put in to the County ingly large crowds. and take a reel of pictures which O. K. BEALS, would be shown in many localities County Agent. Redwood highway as in truth a leaves the family destitute. It Agent’s office and Mr. Stokes will The meeting Saturday night nt Memoral to the far seeing pion was not determined how the fire be notified that day. during the coming year. He said Deer Creek starts the new ar PROGRAM eers. he was looking over the principal Arthur K. Crews, head of the rangements and a capacity crowd started. There was no insurance 10:00 a. m. industries and found that mining Memorialize mining and the so we were informed. biological survey, southern Ore- is expected to attend. Supper Management of Josephine was perhaps the most prominent in 1 miners in Illinois valley. gon, was present at the meeting, will be served by the ladies at this County Soils, by Dr. W. L. —o the district. He would like to have He gave figures to substantiate meeting. All Grangers are in Recapture the spirit of the Powers. pictures of the oldest building and that the government hunter sys- vited to attend. . builders of the Ghost Towns. a—Crop rotations, Kerby Library Receives tern of poison-bait and trapping the newest one, and some of the Memorialize the Sailors' Dig- GRANGE COUNCIL MET b- — Cover crops, (lift of Several Books working mines, showing the activ were the best controls known for gins gold mining adventure. The Josephine County Grange c—Crop residues. ity of the district. He suggested coyotes. He stated that no pois Council met at. the Redwood the Memorialize the history of (Bring your questions regard that if anyone had some interest The Illinois Valley Library, lo on-bait stations would be placed Grange hall, Friday evening, No pioneers and their lives: ing scene, they would be vary glad ing the establishment of a rotation cated at Kerby has received a gift except with the cooperation and vember 26. Many interesting Purchase the town site of an to include it in the reel. Mr. Wine that will maintain soil fertility). of 14 fiction books. Included consent of the owner and that the topics pertaining to Grange work, cient Waldo. 2 — Buying and Use of Commer trout and Mr. Williamson will among them are, "Flying U stations would be as far removed were discussed. Among them, the cial Fertilizers, by Arthur Make it a memorial park. come any day that the Chamber Ranch,’’ "Old Home Town,” “Log from the farms as possible.. common parlimentary rules per King. decides best, if fhe weather would Restore the old store building, of a Cowboy,” "Winning “Winning His --------- o--------- taining to the Master’s work. This (Is superphosphate, sulphur, or permit shooting pictures. Create in it an historical mu- Way,” "The Basket Woman,” Coming Attractions was carefully studied. Blake Miller was unable to at- gypsum the proper fertilizer for ! "Cheerful By Request,” “Orphans seum. County Agent Beals was pres- At Cave City Theater tend the meeting, so Ted Athey Ladino clover seed production?) of the Storm,” “Secret of Old Erect a ent and made plans for an all day (Can commercial fertilizers be one of the committee on the bus Thunderhead,” ‘Story of Viteau,” homo. A fine character returns to the agricultural meeting for the pub situation, reported. He stated that used economically on general “Spurs of Gold," ' “The Reds of Make it an Old Miners ’ Memor screen with the new picture, Bull- lic to be held at the Illinois Valley the bus would perhaps be in oper farm crops?) the Midi,” and “The Splendid ial Home. dog Drummond Comes Back,” at Grange hall, Monday, December 12:00, Luncheon ation before the next ('hambei Spur.*’ the Caves City theater Friday. It 6. Mr. Beals will be present, al 1:15 p. m. The residents in the Old Miners ’ meeting, but that some organiza Everyone is welcome to borrow brings a new Drummond to the so several men from the State 3— Farm Management Problems, Memorial Home to be custo tion would have to get behind it books from the library for per- public in the person of John How College. It has been previously by A. S. Burrier. dians of the park, curators of and take care of the fares, as the another ard, who plays the role with emi announced that the Grange Home (How many crops should there the museum and guides to iod of two weeks with bus driver will not be permitted to Library nently satisfying dash and humor. Economic department would serve two weeks renewal. be in a farming unit under irri visitors. collect fares, unless he wants to hours are from 2:30 to 4:30 p. The picture lives up fully to the dinner to those present at a come under the direction of the gation in order to maintain an m. on Tuesday and Friday. the high tradition set by previous I small charge, but it has been de In view of the fact that 1938 Interstate Commerce commission, adequate living standard for the books are needed Children ’ s I Drummond pictures, being as cided since then that those coming I will be the 75th anniversary of the in which case, the bus could not be farm family?) very much, Anyone having books thrilling and mysteriously fascin to dinner should each bring along I erection of the Old Store building (Is there room in Josephine operated, as the red tape ami reg in Waldo, call the second annual of this nature which they could ating as the public js likely to see few sandwiches. The ladies will ulations would make it prohibitive County for more farmers?) arrange the tables and hot drinks. donate to the library would be this season. to run the bus. The P.-T. A. was 4— Preparing Land and Using Ir . fall festivities in Cave City, THE The next meeting of importance very welcome. Saturday and Sunday, the mad, rigation Water, by Arthur i MINERS' DIAMOND JUBILEE. suggested as the organization to is the State Grange Conference merry and mirthful, tuneful, toe King. These rainy days should give o help out in the matter and the (How much water do the dif one time for reading, Come to tickling and tantalizing, gorgeous, to be held at the Rogue River committee was instructed to con your library for books and mag girl filled and glamorous, “Artists Valley Grange hall on December tact the group and see what could ferent farm crops require?) (Is it feasible in Josephine azines. Copies of Time, Saturday and Models,” with Jack Benny. 8th. Dinner is to be served at be worked out. Evening Post and the American This picture has everything to noon and the meeting is to start County to pump water for irriga Ken Carson reported on the new make an unforgettable picture, so at 1 :30 p. m. The State Grange magazines are also available. water system and said it looked tion?) officers, including State Master don't miss this comedy. (How can the best resuts be ob very favorable; that Mr. Zimmer -o— Ray W. Gill will be present. Also with the above picture will in irrigating the granite man had returned south to make tained ------------- o------------- be an added feature with Charles soils? ) his report, and he seemed satis Illinois Valley Chamber Starrett, one of.the screen’s most ■o — fied with the results of the Cham of Commerce Activities capabk and popular western stars BELT LODGE ELECTS ber's poll of prospective water New Sound Effect In if his best picture to date, "The NEW OFFICERS - 7:14 a. m.—Hon H. G. Wal users. A full program has been ar Old Wyomi ig Trail,” featuring City Theater Cave lace and other guests arrive Next on the calendar was the ranged for the Illinois Valley Barbara Weeks and Donald Gray Last Saturday evening, Belt on Southern Pacific train. matter of what to do with the reg Chamber of Commerce for their son. It’s a thriller with plenty of Lodge No. 18, A. F. & A. M., Manager O. E. Jones of the istration bureau, Mr. Drews ex- next meeting Tuesday, Decembei elected the following officers for plained what the situation was Cave City theater has placed a 1— 7:30 a. m.— Breakfast at 7th, and it is hoped that a large <ram.., u pense and action. fhe ensuing year: effect in the theater 1 l.dfcy 's cash nite. new sound Redwoods hotel. and asked the members what they attendance will attend, for the George W. Martin w. M. o------------- and the result is a revelation to desired to do. 2— 8:30 a. m. — Motor about meeting will interest all. Dr. A. N. ('oilman s. W. ! those who attended the last pic- Governor’s Secretary Josephine county. Considerable lengthy discussion Mayor Slover of Grants Pass Kenneth Wells J. W. | tures. I’asses Thru Cave City was indulged in and the members I F. L. Sawyer Treasurer Patrons of the theater were de 3— 10:30 a. m.—Visit the Ore and J. R. Harvey, secretary of the were considerably mixed up at the gon Caves. Grants Pass Chamber of Com. R. S. Leonard Secretary lighted with the new device as the I-ast Monday, November 29, beginning but when the matter S. I). dialogue is heard much clearer and 4— 12:15 p. m. — VICTORY will be guests at the meeting. Mr. , Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Farry dropped Roy Wells was finally understood by all, it LUNCHEON, Grange hall at Harvey will bring a very interest Nat Woolley .1. D. J the synchronization is perfect. i into the News office to say hello. was voted to move the registration Bridgeview. ing chart with him and will show John Smith 8. S. The new machine along with the Mr. Farry is private secretary to bureau into the drug store and R. B. Phillips J. 8. ■ heating plant installed by Mr. 5— 2:30 p. m. — Projecting the it to the gathering. It shows in Governor Martin of Oregon. that Forbes Slayton have charge a very clear, concise way the traf L. Robinson Chaplain Memorial at Waldo to com- Jones makes a visit to the Cave > of it for the present. Mr. and Mrs. Farry are on their Tyler memorate the discovery of fic on the Pacific and Redwood honeymoon and the governor re Ed Burke City theater a real treat with just Concerning the Chamber’s new as good sound effects and just gold and mining in Illinois highways it pertains to the tour quested them to stop at Cave City building, a committee was ap as warm and cozy as one gets in ist trade. valley. and present his greetings to the pointed to go into the situation | a big city theater. J. R. Elder, secretary of the citizens of Illinois Valley. and also find a permanent home --------------o------------- Western Miners’ association will Mr. Farry says the governor for the registration bureau. A. COPPER WIRE RECEIVED The Afternoon Program also be a guest at the meeting and has very pleasant memories of the George Kaufman, who has a A. Johnson was appointed chair FOR POWER EXTENSION for picturing the life story will tel) some of the problems con- stop made here last May while on placer claim on Canyon creek, had man of the committee and M. C. fronting the mining industry. [ the way to the dedication of the a very painful accident last Mon in all Trail Blazing will be Athey, Dr. .A. N. Collman, W. M. Ail farmers and miners are cor Golden Gate bridge and hopes to day. He was lifting a large rock Blake I.. .Miller received a ship Wasmond, and Lolita Jasperson ment of about five tons of copper held on the REDWOOD dially invited to the meeting. Mr. I visit the valley again soon. when his hand slipped and a sharp were the rest of the committee. wire for the Oregon Caves exten- HIGHWAY at the Spring Harvey has considerably data on - ■ o—------------ edge cut and smashed the first Mr. Johnson has called a meeting water conservation that will inter-, sion last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. James Frazier of finger of his right hand. north of O'Brien. for Friday night. est all in this subject. The wire will be used to extend Brookings were guests over Frank Schiska, who was work A resolution was ordered sent the present electric line from Hol Luncheon starts at 12:15 sharp. { Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. ing with him, helped stop the to the officcer in charge of the land to the Oregon Caves con 6— 3:15 p. m. — Personifying Please advise the secretary if you [ and Mrs. L. A. Stone. They re bleeding and also helped bring him the ideas in “Trail Blazing’’: CCC camp, asking that the boys struction will start in the near fu plan to attend so that place can i turned to their home the last of into Cave City where Dr. A. N. ture. be made available for you. the week. Collman treated the finger. (Continued on Paco Three) (Continued on Page Three) The Objectives in 80th Anniversary of THE TRAIL BLAZER Program for the 80th Anniversary of THE TRAIL BLAZER December 15, 1937
