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About Illinois Valley news. (Cave City, Or.) 1937-current | View Entire Issue (March 31, 1938)
Illinois Valley News, Thursday, March 3L1938 County Land and Water Friendly Mission To Build Playing Field • Cave City • Theater (Continued from Page One) An independent newspaper devoted to the development of the richest valley in the world, the Illinois Valley and its surrounding districts. BRIDGEVIEW COMMUNITY Published every Thursday at Cave Junction, Oregon by the Illinois CHURCH SERVICES Valley Publishing Company. Entered as second-class matter June 11, 1937, at the Post Office at Sunday school .................. 10 a. rn. Cave Junction, Oregon, under the act of March 3, 1879 Preaching at 11 a. m. .......... Editor M C ATHEY Dick Fraley. Bu*ine** Manager L. E. ATHEY Preaching at 8 p. m. The sermon topic for next Sun SUBSCRIPTION PRICES In Josephine County day morning will be “What Christ One Year .................. Would Have Us Say and Do.” In Six Months the evening it will be “The Sec Three Month* ond Coming of Christ." I Outside of Josephine County Last Saturday morning the $2 00 One Year young people cleaned the church The Illinois Valley News reserves the right to reject any advertising and went on a hike in the after copy which it deems objectionable. Advertising rates on application noon as was planned. There is an “April Fool party'’ planned for Friday evening, April 1st at the home of the Pullen’s, \ REDWOOD EMPIRE NEWS PA PER PUBLISHERS UniT^ which is across the road from the church, Admission will be to quote a verse out of the Bible and tell where it may be found. THE RAILROAD ? The only two verses that are pro — I t hibited are John 3:16 and the shortest verse in the Bible, which The Grants Pass Courier of Tuesday, March 29, is “Jesus Went.” Everyone is in published the following article: vited. ------------ —o Report Rejects Both Railroads NON-DENOMINATION AL A copy of an interstate commerce commission ex aminer’s report received here Tuesday by Niel R. Allen recommended against two proposed railroad lines from the Rogue river valley to the sea. The examiner recommended that the Gold Coast railroad’s certificate from Leland to Port Orford, be cancelled. He also recommended against exten sion of the California and Oregon Coast railroad from Grants Pass to Crescent City, California, for which no certificate has been granted. Last week a news dispatch from Washington er- roneously reported cancellation of certificates for both railroads was recommended. Iatst Friday Dr. A. N. Collman, Roy Wells and M. ('. Athey at tended a district meeting of the Royal Areh Masons of southern Oregon held in Medford nt the Masonic temple. A laige class of candidates from Grants Pass chapter were initiat ed into the chapter and several from Medford and Klamath Falls Candidates from Grants Pass chapter who took the la-t degree were, Roy Wells, Dr. A. N. ('oil man, of Belt Lodge No. 18; l.oti Dugan, G. A. Johnson. E. S. Hey- denburk, Lee Skaggs and G. II (¡rover of (¡rants Pa^s lodge and Frank Woodley of Glendale. All the above are members of Grants Pass chapter. R. A. M. Dr. L. M. Snow. Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the State of I Oregon, with a number of his of ficial family were guests of honor and about 40 members of Wash ington chapter of Portland ac companied him and put on the de gree work in full form, which was indeed appreciated by the large class of candidates and by th< companions attending the meet- ing. sion dairyman from Oregon State college, who spoke on the subject of organizing a dairymen's group. He also pointed out that the cooperation of all the members of such an association would help greatly in making a complete cov erage of the Bang's testing in the county. He stressed the fact that dairy men must reduce the cost of pro duction if they wish to increase their income. He mentioned the good an association could do in improving the quality of dairy products Since Oregon is an ex porting state in dairy products, quality must be maintained in or der to compete in other markets. He also mentioned that a well-or ganized association could have a very favorable effect on legisla tion which would affect the dairy industry A motion was and carried that men's association be formed The next meeting of Josephine County dairymen will be held April 11, when ths- organization will be completed. Army Day In the Air Cave City Sunday School and church ser vices every Sunday in church. Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. Church services at 11 a. m. Everyone is cordially invited to America observes Army day April attend services at this church. 6 as Uncle Sam turns attention to -------------- o--------------- his air corps, an important arm of defense At March Field. Calif., ILLINOIS VALLEY SEVENTH aerial bombs are loaded with sand DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH and water preparatory to defense Sabbath School at O’Brien at maneuvers. The bottles contain smoke chemicals that leave a trail 10:30 a. m. and enable the pilot to check his Sabbath School at Cave Junc- tion at 1:45 p. m. Church service at 3 p. m. Everyone is welcome. F. W. Cooper, Elder. At the Interstate Commerce commission’s meet ing last year in Portland when testimony was taken ------------- o------------- - in regard to the Grants Pass-Crescent City railroad CARD OF THANKS or the California and Oregon Coast railroad, it was We wish to express our sincere generally believed in the county that sufficient evi thanks and appreciation to dence was presented to guarantee a Certificate of many friends and neighbors Necessity which in reality would be permission from their kindness and assistance ing the illness and passing of the commission to build the railroad. The above article from the Courier seems to indi beloved mother and sister. Also for the beautiful floral offerings cate, though the commission itself has not so desig from friends and organizations. nated as yet, that permission will not be granted to Mr. and M rs. F. ('. Stiwalt build our railroad. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Willia ms Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Lewis If the commission follows the examiner’s report Mr. and Mrs. Delbert O'Brien and denies the Certificate of Necessity, it will shove Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Brown this section of Josephine county back into the woods Mrs. Florence Godfrey for another 10 years. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Powell We have been told that is exactly what the “in G. W. Powell. terests” want. They want to “preserve” this section for future posterity. It is the last big undeveloped GRANGE CALENDAR section of the pacific northwest, and has been held back for the lack of transportation, and they want to lllinoii Valley — First and third Thursdays, 8 p. m. keep it in reserve. Deer Creek—First and third Sat The people of the Illinois Valley lived before they urdays, 8:30 p. m. ever heard of an Interstate Commerce commission, Redwood — Second anti f<«i rth and we can still live after hearing about them. Such Thursdays, 8 p. m. is the life of pioneers who try to build up new country. Fruitdale — Second and fourth The city chaps, and Interstate Commerce commission Saturdays, 8 p. m. First and third Thurs- members know little of the hardships of pioneering William* days, 8 p. m. and seem to take delight in shoving us— Rogue River Valley — First and “Back into the woods, where nolxtdx lives, and the third Saturdays, 8 p. m. dogs hark at strangers." Merlin—First and third Fridays, Rovai Arch Masons Meet in Medford of the county, Since the area is already served by roads and schools, little if any increased ex penditures for public facilities would be entailed by the county. Findings of the Farm Security administration as well as techni cal assistance will be made avail able to any interested groups in the county as requested. A play opportunity for every member in every family in Illin ois Valley is the purpose which the Friendly Mission play field is set tu catty out in the elaborate athletic program as it is being outlined by Dr. Brown in the un folding plans for the 1938 summer season. Grounds are being prepared Thursday night, April 7th, there will be a rally at the Mission at which time committee members will be presented and leading men in Josephine county with interest in the out-of-door life and activ ities of young people will be pres ent to speak their approving at- tiutde. “The major activity for the first season will be tennis," re- marked Dr. Brown in telling of the plans for the summer. "Fin ally there will be equipment to meet every need,” he said. “The playing field is open to all residents in Illinois Valley ab solutely free. The purpose to be served socially and the like will be explained Thursday night at the rally in the Chapel.’’ The playing field committee is composed of W. J. McLean, chair man; J. J. Villair, Blake Miller, O. E. Jones and IL II. Wilson. SPECIAL I |‘HIGH SCHOOL GIRL’ j SATURDAY .nd SUNDAY, ’APRIL 2 - 3— ¡‘DOUBLE WEDDING’ I With William Powell and Myrna Loy ¡ I WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6— “Tarzan’s Revenge” I I With Glenn Morris and Eleanor Holm i (ALSO NEWS and CARTOON j I 0 CANDY Light Lunches In Grants Pass at Horning’s Shack à.................................... ■a DR. A. N. COLLMAN Naturopathic Physician TO MY CUSTOMERS GOOD MEAT is a household necessity, if vou use Meat. My Stock is GUARANTEED to be exactly as represented, and to all mv regular customers. 1 WILL NEVER BE UNDER SOLD. Special for Saturday 3.................................. G> Dr. Fred W. Gould I | Dental Surgeon Tuffs Building Phone 4 Grants Pass 0' .¿3 Dr. H. W. Hermann PORK SAUSAGE— Per pound 10c OPTOMETRIST Eyes Examined, Glasses Fitted Telephone 258-J 519 “H” St. Grants Pass KEITHS MARKET HULL & HULL FUNERAL HOME Ambulance tervice day or nite S02 N 4th St. Phone 334 MACK’S SEED and Feed Store E. O. GAYMAN 8 p. m. While one branch of the army Grave Creek — Second and fourth develops the offensive side of aerial Wednesdays, 8 p. m. warfare, another places emphasis Shan Creek Second and fourth on defensive tactics to combat ene Saturdays, 8 p. tn. my planes. At F’ort Monroe, Va.. Mi**ouri Flat — Firet ami third this 1938-model soldier works on an Fridays, 8 p. m. anti-aircraft director. GRANTS PASS STEAM LAUNDRY ♦ A mechanic adjusts 100-pouud bombs beneath an army plane be fore takeoil for practice at Muroc Dry Lake. SPERRY’S COMMERCIAL FEEDS GILL’S GARDEN SEEDS RED STEER FERTILIZERS INSECTICIDES Pickup in Cave City and Kerby Monday and Thursday 0............................................................ 3 [ PIONEER TAVERN.] Selma, Oregon BEER and WINES = Good Eats and Music i Dine, Dance & Drink 0 0 at OWL CAFE DR. E. E. BROOKS TRY OUR 10c HAMBURGERS DENTIST Office closed Wednesday and Sunday Cave Junction, Oregon When in Grants Pass Eat at the CLUB CAFE Freight 6th and "G” Streets i Between All Illinois Valley Points and Grants Pass ILLINOIS VALLEY FREIGHT SERVICE CAVE JUNCTION Bob Rout — Texao Garage I I I I Í I I I I I •> CAVE JUNCTION BEAUTY SALON Ladies and Girl* Haircutting FLO LEEDY BEAUTICIAN VETERINARIAN Horses and Cattle my Specialty DR O. L HOHLFELD Office Otis E. Hackett car lot Day phone 162—Night 571. (»rants Puss FRENCH LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANERS Family Laundry Service —Dry Cleaning Uniurpaued. Collect and Deliver Wed. and Sat. Agency, ALMA’S Dress Shop 0......................................... : 100 Aspirin Tablets : DeWitt's Anticid Powder Regular 50c size CAVE CITY DRUG STORE CLARENCE EGGERS Watch Maker and Jeweler Pel Rogue Hotel, Grants Pass Special rates on Repair Work to Illinois Valley Residents Jefferson I). Wimer MAKE THIS STORE YOl’R SHOPPING 1 REDWOODS HOTEL J HEADQUARTERS tirants Pass Supplies of All Kinds SOLICITS YOUR PATRONAGE Pretty Lynn Marl ol the movies, currently featured in W.ilKlng Ito Broadway," prepare, an ancient but effective April Fool's day trick trap some innocent passer-by. Such tomfoilery is also rampant this community each year on April Fool's day. I j ADDED FEATURES CAVE CITY, OREGON --------------o------------- Jefferson D. Wimer, aged 74, died last Sunda morning at Jose phine General hospital. County - Wide Dairj Mr Wimer is survived by a son, Association Formed J D , of (¡rave Creek and a daugh ter, Mrs. Johnson of Kerby. A meetng was held at the court Services were held Tuesday house in Grants Pass Monday for with the Rev. Herman S. Richard the purpose of organizing a coun officiating. Burial was in the I ty dairy association. O. O. F cemetery. County Agent O. K. Beals in troduced Roger W Morse, exten Look out for pedestrians. ¿TONIGHT, APRIL 1 — Excellent ('offee IN CONNECTION REASONABLE RATES Lew Hammer's Selma, Oregon
