Courier Illinois Valley News A LIVE WIRE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE INTERESTS OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS Volume I Santa Claus I Kerbv Young Couple Wed Last Friday Attended only by a small group of relatives, Mabel Martelle Maurer and Robert Lee Lewis formerly of Texas, were united in marriage last Friday afternoon at the M. E. parsonage in Grants Pass by Rev. B. Coan. The bride is the daughter of Would you really like to know Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Maurer of the whether there is a Santa Claus or Holland district and the groom not? was recently in government em Ask the Rev. George L. Gray, ploy with the Caves CCC camp. pastor of the Cave City Commun The couple will make their home ity church. He knows there is. near Kerby. The Chamber of Commerce held Last Sunday a reception was their Christmas program Tuesday held for the happy couple and noon with Mr. Gray as their honor those present were: Mr. and Mr< guest, not knowing the Christmas J. E. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. surprise which was being planned Maurer, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Curtis, for him. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hudron, Mr. and Art Drews, being in the know Mrs. Louis Maurer, Mr. and Mrs. ing, referred to Mr. Gray as their Russell McCurdy and daughter, special guest, and asked Dr. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Phil Patrick, Mr. and to introduce him. Mrs. Paul Fattig, Mr. and Mrs. Had Mr. Gray known of the Dave Faubion, Miss Kathryn planned surprise he could not have Gates Mrs. Blanche Cousineau spoken as he did. He referred and daughter, Bertha Mrs. Cora beautifully to his three years’ la Puth, Bud Cross, Annis Dixon, bor of love in Cave City; of the Bruce Snelson, Gottlieb Niessle, desire in his heart for a place of Morris Sauer, Dewey Dixon, Max worship; of the encouragement he Hughes, Mrs. Martha Trefethen, had received. And then he spoke Mrs. Millie Trefethen, Mrs. Mabel particularly of his unfinished Ramsey Mrs. Eileen Woodcock church building; of the difficulties Mrs. Maggie Gates, Mr. Carroll, of finishing it; of the kind of giv I Earl Judkins, Carl Hausle, Arnold ing he would welcome; and ex Drake, Edward Holman, John Ull- pressed the hope the church might dich, Elbin Stuart, Bud Allen, some time in the future be fin Mrs. G. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. ished. J. W. Whitehead, Misses Helen As the Chamber applauded Mr. ' Floyd Lucy Whitehead and Eileen Gray, Dr. Brown stood waiting J Whitehead. the applause, then said: “Brother Gray, did you see a Christmas Tree Party pile of shingles on the street as Happy Event Wednesday you came to dinner today?” ____ “Yes,” replied Mr. Gray, as the The ladies of the American knowing men in the Chamber list Legion Auxiliary held a Christ ened intently. mas party for the Legionnaires “Did you know those shingles and their families last Wednesday are for your church?” asked Dr. and about 66 were present. Brown. The program was given by Lola “No!” Mr. Gray responded. Peterson and this was greatly en “Did you know that we men are joyed. The Christmas trie was going to finish your church build beautifully decorated with candy ing tomorrow?” Dr. Brown asked. and a small gift for everwone Later in the evening “No!” said Mr. Gray, greatly present. Amy Hussey served a delicious surprised. supper. Dr. Brown then exnlained the The next regular meeting will plan which had been worked out be held January 5th. as a Christmas gift to Mr. Gray --------------o-------------- and the officials in the Cave City John E. Hodgdon Community church. It was a great meeting and a John E. Hodgon, aged 73 years, great lunch that the good ladies passed away at his home on the prepared for the members, and if Caves highway, Monday morning, they did not enjoy it, it was their at 7:00 a. m. own fault, for the table literally Mr. Hodgdon was born in For groaned with good things to eat. est Grove, California, March 18, A rising vote of thanks was ex 1864. He was for many years a tended to the Z.ottola Cheese fac farmer in Josephine county. tory at Grant Pass for the cheese He is survived by his widow that was donated for the lunch, and other relatives in the valley. and it was literally devoured, Funeral services were held even to the crumbs. Tuesday, under the auspices of A. A. Johnson introduced Ray Belt Lodge No. 18. A. F. & A. M. Corwin, an electrical engineer of Interment was in the I. O. O. F. Bay City.. Mr. Corwin said he cemetery. was indeed glad to be at the meet ing and spoke about the Straw FARMERS SHIP TURKEYS berry camp that accommodates 5000 campers during the summer Farmers of the valley were busy and he was a>ked if the valley over the week end preparing tur could be made as nice a camp as keys for shipment to San Fran Strawberry and he expressed the cisco and other California points. idea that it could even surpass the F. L. Sawyer and C. G. Sawyer famous camp in California. shipped 98 birds; Ralph White and Chairman Drews made Mr. Ray White shipped about 79 and Johnson chairman of a committee Albert Downey shipped approxi to go after government help in mately 600. getting some good camps estab o-------------- lished in the valley. Forbes Slay Mrs. Flo Leedy of the Cave ton was made chairman of the City Beauty shop, has her young nominataing committee to bring son, Jerry here for over the hol nominations in for the new offi idays. Jerry attends school in cers at the next regular meeting, Salem. which will be held January 4th, 1938. No meeting next Tuesday. Forrest Dunham of the Sis After the business was transact kiyou Auto camp is making exten ed Christmas presents were given sive improvements on his cabins to each one and much merriment and hopes to have them comfort was caused with the good will and able before the rainy weather starts. fun created ------------- o-------------- Support the Fire Department. Support the Fire Department. Appears at Luncheon F Cave Junction, Oregon, Thursday, December 23, 1937 No. 33 Christmas Spirit Price 5 Cents N. Y. Mining Engineer IxMiking Over Valley Friendly Last week H. B. Wertzhimer of New York, one of th«1 nation's Mission leading mining engineers was in specting several properties in both Josephine and Jackson counties. Dedicated While all mining engineers are Is there a Santa Claus? This is Christmas and every small youngster will tell you there is. This is Christmas and thousands of people will tell you THERE IS a Santa Claus, for the blessing they very conservative and’do not give receive. out information promiscuously, Santa Claus comes each year, this time of year, Mr. Wertzhimer said he thought Last Sunday was an auspicious when we celebrate the birthday of Christ, the ever a great deal about the two coun day for Illinois Valley. It was living spirit that eternally shines and showes the way ties as far as mining was con the day set aside for the dedication of the “Friendly Mission Chapel ” cerned. clearly to those who will listen. Last week he looked over the j which was held under balmy skies Christmas spirit is that something within that E. I*. Preble mine above Althouse with the sun shining down with places in us the desire to do good, and it universally creek and was greatly impressed a smiling face of approval for a asserts itself at this particular time of year. with the property. He is now on I good job well done. The Spirit of Christ comes closer to us at Christ his way to British Columbia where The Chapel wa-. constructed, he will look over some mining practically in one day with many mas than at any other time of year, naturally, be properties that section for some volunteer workers, and the only cause it is HIS birthday, and like the birthday of all New York in interests. remaining work to be done was great men, we make it a holiday and celebrate. But the finishing inside. The ceremony, conducted by Christ’s birthday is more than a holiday. It is a day the Rev. William A. Brown, found of reverence—A day of worship—A day in which we Coming Attractions ing pastor of the Mission, was very should pour our hearts out to Him who gave his life At Cave City Theater impressive and a well filled audi that we might live. It is THE day of the year, A romantic, actionful story torium listened attentively to the Christ’s birthday. based upon fact and photographed address given by Dr. Brown. The Modern times have deviated from the true mean upon sites approximating its act program lasted an hour and many happening is Harold Bell well wishes were heaped on the ing of Christmas. It has developed into a day of ual Wright's “Western Gold,” which good doctor for his untiring ef giving presents and feasting and celebrating joyous comes to the Cave City theater l forts in giving the citizens of the ly. Christmas is not that. Christmas is a day of Friday, December 24th. valley, and the entire tourist traf worship. The ONE DAY in all the year when we The picture is based upon the fic that will travel through it, this should sing praises to the Lord God Almighty. Cel struggle of the western stage splendid house of worship, where to transport gold from the those of any denomination can ebrate New Year’s with all the zest you possess, but drivers mines of California to the treas worship as they see fit. give to Christmas the dignity, the love, the respect ury in Washington during the “A House of Prayer for All Na the day deserves. Civil War. tions; A Place of Fellowship for With our hearts full of love for our fellow man, Saturday and Sunday a story All Faiths,” is the slogan Dr. full of love for the Man who died on the cross that we based on a famous Philadelphia Brown gave the Mission, and it is trial in 1842, “Souls at Sea,” will all this and more. might have that eternal lesson of “Peace on Earth, be the attraction. This picture is Last Saturday night, in front of Good Will To Men,” the Illinois Valley News and its rated one of the best with Garv the new Chapel, a huge Christmas personnel sincerely wishes the entire Illinois Valley Cooper in the star role. tree was trimmed with lights and population, an exceedingly MERRY CHRISTMAS.’ --------------o-------------- turned on for the public to gaze NEW GUEST STH KERS READY FOR NON - RESIDENT MOTORISTS New guest stickers which non resident motorists will carry on their windshields while traveling in Oregon in 1938 have been printed and will be available for use January 1st, Secretary of State Earl Snell announced. The stickers, attractively repro duced in two colors, will accom pany a triplicate form which not only is more economical than the former system of registration but also will speed up work both in issuing stations and in the home News Items From Kerby High School The Kerby basketball team again met defeat when they played the Central Point boys last Friday in the first conference game of the season. The score: First Team— Central Point 31; Kerby 11. Second Team— Central Point 34; Kerby 6 Kerby will again play Grants Pass at Grants Pass on Wednes day, December 22. This game will be the last before the Christmas holidays and the beginning of 1938. On January 7, the boys will play at Rogue River. A contest is being conducted by the seniors for a suitable name for Sleepy Drivers ( ause Many Accidents The driver who “falls asleep at the wheel,” or who drives while his reactions arc dulled by fa tigue, may cause far more dam age on the highway than the aver age person realizes. Secretary of State Earl Snell declared this week. The secretary said he wished to warn against fatigue because ac cidents of the “driver-asleep” type are nearly twice as apt to be fatal as ordinary accidents. “These mishaps are deadly be cause there is no slackening of speed no attempt to swerve or avoid direct collision, and the office in Salem Snell declared. The “Guest of Oregon” idea in driver is not “set for the jar,” he “Last year there augurated by Secretary Snell a pointed out. were 101 ‘ driver-asleep ’ accidents year ago has proved popular and is heing used in California also reported in Oregon; four of these were fatal, and 27 caused person this year. al injury. A recent study by the The 1938 Oregon stickers show a view of Crater lake, with the National Safety council shows that non-resident registration blank from two to six times as many printed on the reverse. During ‘driver-asleep’ accidents occur as 1937 more than 150,000 out-of- are actually reported as such. “Fatigue may also be deadly state motorists will have regis even though it does not produce tered to set a new all time record, sleep. Not only does fatigue make according to Secretary Snell. it hard for a driver to keep his at tention on the road, but it slows the school annual. The contest him down in case of emergency. ends Wednesday evening at 4:00 "Drivers of passenger cars are o'clock, and the pupil whose title | most apt to fall asleep at the is chosen as best will receive as a wheel at 2 a. m., while for truck reward an annual free. drivers 4 to 5 a. m. is the worst On Thursday, December 23, the hour. This time difference indi students will have a Christmas cates that the ordinary driver may party in the home economics fall asleep while returning from room. Entertainment will be pro a late engagement or social af vided, refreshments served and fair while the truck driver gets drowsiest at the end of his regu gifts exchanged. Everyone is enthusiastically lar night’s run, a few hours later.” awaiting Christmas and the few During October and November, days vacation.. We hope that Oregon traffic fatalities dropped everyone has a most enjoyable 39 below the same two months last year, while deaths this month so Christmas. --------------o-------------- far as running about even with last December’s rate, which was Mrs. T. J.. Smith arrived in much lower than for last October Cave City this week to spend the and November. holidays with her husband. Mr. Smith operates the Associated gas Dr. and Mrs. A. N. Collman left station. Mrs. Smith is a teacher for Portland Monday morning to in the San Francisco schools. spend the holidays on. and it is a remarkably beauti ful tree, resembling in the dark, a huge boquet. The symmetrical design and the trimming of the tree required several hours of painstaking work by the mechanics who labored in the cold without flinching, to give this beautiful tree to all who care to see. It has 200 incandescent lights with 20 more on the big star at the top of the tree, which sets on the highway and has shown forth its light every night since its erection. Mark Smith and his crew of work men deserve much praise for their artistic work and especially com pleting the job under such diffi culties as they experienced in the cold. --------------o JOINT INSTALLATION Joint installation of officer» of Belt Lodge No. IS A. 1' A A M. and Western Star Chapter No. 64, O. E. S., will be held next Mon day, December 27, St. John Day, in the Masonic temple at Kerby. Dinner will be served at I p. m., and all Masons and their wives, and Eastern Stars and their hus bands are cordially invited. In stallation will follow shortly after the dinner. ■ O" Miner Injured by Cavein At Waldo Mine Friday Last Friday morning, Joe John son of Takilma, while working at the Waldo copper mine, was caught by a cavein of some ore, and upon being extracted was hur ried by Dr. Collman who was im mediately called, to the Grants Pass hospital. He suffered a badly lacerated and crushed left hand and it was thought, possibly internal injuries but due to his remarkable stamina, there are no other injuries than his hand, and he is expected to recover rapidly. ------------- o-------------- Rev. and Mrs. William A. Brown have as guests for a short visit Mr. and Mrs. W. R Brown of Hibbing, Minnesota.