Courier
Gateway to The Oregon Caves
Illinois Valley News
A LIVE WIRE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE INTERESTS OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS
Volume II
Cave Junction, Oregon, Thursday, December 8, 1938
No. 31
Chamber
Student Activities
At Kerby High
Wade & Co. To Miners At
Meeting Held
Demonstrate Galice
Last Tuesday
Irrigation
Price 5 Cents
Kerby News Notes
of General Interest
20 0. K. For
Irrigation
About 15 members of the P.-T.
Basketball season opened with
A. met at the grade school on
a bang last Friday night when the
Monday evening to learn basket
local high school quintet dumped
making under the direction of
the Crescent City high school team
Alva Laws. The baskets are made
27 to 20. The “B" squad failed
of art fibre and have plywood or
to stop their opponents and lost
Twenty applications by Illinois
A meeting of mine operators, other material for the bottom,
Arrangements have been com­
Last Tuesday noon the Illinois 35 to 14.
Valley Chamber of Commerce
Valley
farmers for federal loans
snipers
and
others
interested
in
making substantial and useful
The scoring was opened on a pleted whereby W. H. Stout, rep­
came to life long enough to hold short shot by Prentice, Kerby’s resentative of the R. M. Wade mining in the Galice district was baskets or trays. Each member on small irrigation projects havb
a meeting in the Hotel Drews with 6 foot 7 inch center, and the bad­
Co., Portland, Oregon, to give held Saturday evening at the Ga­ brought money to pay for the ma­ received the approval of the coun­
a quorum present to transact bus­ gers were never headed again.
terials and were able to get the
two demonstrations on sprinkling lice school house, states the G. P. baskets well started during the ty advisory committee at this
iness. The reason for the small They led at half time 13 to 7.
irrigation and pumping systems Courier.
attendance, perhaps was the fact
evening. They will be used as time, J. W. Deremiah of the Farm
In the second half the Kerby
that few know there was going to defense loosened somewhat, but put out by the company.
The purpose was to form a per­ Christmas gifts so most of the Security administration here re­
be a meeting and could not be not­ the lead was never seriously
The first demonstration will be manent organization to further members stated. Some very love­ ported Monday. Authority was
ified in time.
threatened.
held Monday, December 12th on the interest of the miners as re­ ly and useful baskets and trays recently secured from the FSA to
President Drews said there
In the “B" squad game the the D. C. Thompson ranch at lating to the stream purification ar« being completed in the 7th make such loans at three per cent
were some problems that needed ' Crescent City hoopsters were too
and 8th grades as part of the interest and provide a free gov­
Deer Creek.
bill for protective purposes and manual training work under the
attention and the Chamber must ' much for the local lads, and lead
ernment survey of irrigation need
The second demonstration will any other legislation or laws that direction of Mr. Laws.
act! The upper most question at ■ at half time, Hi to 8, going on to
and costs to land owners in that
be held, Tuesday, December 13th might interfere with the miners in
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the present time was “What to ‘win handily 35 to 14.
area.
on the John Smith ranch, next to the future.
Pete
Bour
and daughters of
do with the Chamber?’ So few at­
About 30 applications have
The lineups:
the
Grange
hall
at
Bridgeview.
Robert Alden, a Galice resident Klamath Falls were here during
tended the meetings, and all were Kerby—27
been received in all, their land
Cres. City—20
Both demonstrations will be held and miner, acted as chairman. He the past week to be with John
asked to give their ideas.
size varying from one to 1,200
Brooks
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Marchall at 2 p. m. each day.
stated that after the miners in the Bour who passed away at his
Blake Miller—What I’ve been Berg'mn
acres. No application has been
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Wilson
The
Wade
company,
states
Mr.
Galice district organized an as­
trying to do is to sell the idea of Prentice
Moran Stout, are specialists in irrigating sociation just about a year ago home in Kerby on Wednesday. refused up to now, but final ap­
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general improvement to the entire Hill
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Williams systems of all kinds, and have had electing W. B. Grant as their Mr. and Mrs. Archie Anderson proval awaits the results of the
valley. Do our best to enlist the Schum'chr (2)G (9)
Thompson great success in sprinkling sys­ president and Roy Eastman secre­ and Mr. and Mrs. George Ander­ land study of the farms under
ones that would help us and put
Huddleson tems, which will be the type dem tary and treasurer, the organiza­ son of Olene attended the funeral question being made at present
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them to work in the Chamber re­
services.
by the Soil Conservation service.
“B'* Squad game results:
onstrated in the valley. He will tion became dormant as no other
presenting their own district.
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Kerby—14
Cres. City—35
show the time required to change meeting was ever held. Alden em­
Don Morrison left recently for
C. Y. Arnold — Believes as Schum’chr (6)F(6)
Huddleson the pipe line from one setting to phasized the necessity at this time
Blake Miller. Get more people to Long’nkr
Boudinot another. He will also demon­ for re-organization and asked Portland to enter the Veterans
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join. Prospects look good for the Morrison
Peterson strate how to conserve water and for nominations for a president. hospital where he will undergo an
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Chamber and I do believe we McLean
Jepsen the ability to irrigate all types of Mr. Alden was unanimously elect­ operation. One operation for re­
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moval of a bullet from his leg
should have a splendid year of ac­ Walton
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Yamor land without leveling.
ed. Due to the absence of Roy from a wound he received during
tivity.
Johnson
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These demonstrations will be Eastman, the secretary, Rowland
W. F. Darger—I believe there
Bruno educational and very interesting, Harland acted as temproary sec­ the World Wan
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is much good work the Chamber
Kerby’s next home game is this regardless of whether one feels retary.
John Cooper of Smith River vis
can do but we should have more I Saturday night, December 10,
justified in buying or not, and
The organization decided to ited relatives and friends in Kerby
of the business men interested with Grants Pass. Everybody
Mr. Stout hopes that all farmers meet on the first Saturday of each recently after spending a few
and take part in the Chamber’s come. This is the only game that
interested in sprinkling systems i month at 7:30 p. m., at the Galice days at Butte Falls looking after
activities. Mr. Miller spoke my is scheduled for Saturday nights.
for irrigation will attend one of I school house. However, an extra business interests.
sentiments.
Favorable and unfavorable fac­
1 meeting on Saturday, December
the demonstrations.
Wm. McLean—We should keep
tors
regarding the registration of
A lovely luncheon was given to
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17, was announced by Mr. Alden
the name of the Illinois Valley the mothers and friends of the
Boyd-Martin
Nuptials
non resident motorists in Oregon
Mrs. Starr Bumby, teacher of and all miners, operators and
Chamber of Commerce, because Home Economics girls, Wednes­
are being weighed carefully by
O’Brien school is preparing a thoae» 'ti'-ectly interested in min. Last Sunday Evening
the people will feel that their in­ day, December 7th. The tables
Secretary of State1 Earl Snell, who
splendid Christmas program. The ing are especially urged to attend
terests were being better served. were attractively decorated with
states there is a possibility this
The
marriage
of
Evelyn
Boyd
date of presentation will be an­ this meeting. Refreshments will
Get more influential business men snow covered trees, set in the
and Eddie Martin took place last service may be abandoned if the
nounced later.
be served at the conclusion.
to come in. It's our job to sell center of the tables. Red stream­
Sunday evening, December 4th, at unfavorable factors predominate.
them on the importance of the ers led to favors made of cello-
Many out-of-slah
motorists
8 o’clock, with the ever lovely
chamber. It’s been our fault that phane in the shape of baskets.
ring ceremony at Cave Junction have complained because of the
the organization is not a more live These were filled with candy.
Community church, Rev. Geo. H. time and trouble involved in reg­
club.
istering, and because most of the
The guests present were Mes-
Gray, officiating.
M. C. Athey—The club can do dames Ferd Jones, W. O. Burch,
Miss Audrey Wilber sang “I registration stations are open on­
and be anything the members Tina Riblett, John Wittrock, Lu
Love You Truly,'* accompanied by ly during business hours
think it will. It is a matter of cius Robinson, William McLean,
Careful traffic checks show
Bob Hill at the piano. Marching
believing in your club and com­ Lola Frost, Jack McCracken and
to the strains of the wedding that only about 60 per cent of
munity. Keep everlastingly think­ Phil Patrick. The girls serving
march came the bridal party, the the cars entering Oregon from
ing that you have a live wire club were, Wanda Burch, Norma Ty-
Rev. Geo. H. Gray, Oliver Boyd, other states are registered. In
and tell everybody about it and cer,
The Illinois Valley News has been fortunate, in­ best man; Eddie Martin, the addition, the registration involves
Maxene Patrick, Phyllis
it will be a live wire.
Jones. Fern Riblett and Myrtice deed, obtaining for its many readers the handsomest, groom; Miss Jeanne Villair, maid some expense to the state, since
Elwood Hussey—I think one of Jones. Mrs. Thelma Wilson is
there is no fee charged in con­
most useful and durable premium gift ever offered of honor, who wore a gown of nection
the best moves that could be made the Home Economics instructor.
with it.
rose colored silk crepe and car-
free to subscribers of a weekly newspaper, who sub­ ried a boquet of sweet peas and Non-resident registration was
it to tie up with the Grants Pass
Chamber of Commerce and be­
A Student body meeting was scribe or renew their subscription to the paper.
snapdragons, and
the
bride, begun in 1923, when there were
come a part of it. The Grants Pass called to order December 7th to
This remarkable gift is a beautiful fountain pen Evelyn Boyd, on the arm of her about 40,000 registrations during
Chamber is not only for Grants settle various bills and plans. The
seven months it was in effect.
and pencil in an attractive gift box with a two-col­ father who gave her away, wear­ the
Pass, but for the whole county, Student body has decided to sell
The high point was reached dur­
ing
a
gown
of
white
taffeta
and
and really should be called the seasonal tickets for basketball or label for addressing purposes. Only after a visit veil of sheer net and shower bo­ ing 1937, when more than 155,-
Josephine County Chamber of games this year. Anyone wishing to this office to view the bright and sparkling colors quet of pink rose buds and white 000 tourists checked in at Oregon
Commerce.
these tickets may buy them from and styles of these sets and try out their free and easy sweet peas. Ushers were Hugh ports of entry.
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President Drews said the by- any of the high school students.
writing qualities can anyone comprehend what we Morris and Ralph Huber.
laws should be changed to meet They are good for six games.
A
reception
for
the
wedding
are really offering in this gift. We are anxious for guests was held at Kumfy Kamp Delightful Party Is
new conditions. It was suggested
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every reader of The News to come in and see them. dining room, of which Mr. and (Jiven Grange Players
that they be drawn up and sub­
Kerby
High
School
mitted at the next meeting.
There is nothing quite so ap­ not now in our subscription list Mrs. K. Lindgren, are the perfect
A very enjoyable evening was
Speaking of irrigation, Mr. Basket Ball Schedule
propriate for gift giving purposes but whom we would like to add to host and hostess.
spent
recently when Mrs. Flor­
Hussey said there was a natural
The decorations of many can­ ence Hallock entertained at her
December 9—Sams Valley at ’to every reader of this newspa our big family of subscribers.
(Continued on page five)
per as these fine sets and The
The sets are absolutely free. dles, wood warta ferns and large home the players that took part
Sams Valley.
; December 10—Grants Pass, home. New* is happy to be able to make Just pay $1.50, the regular sub­ boquets of white chrysanthemums in the Grange play a few weeks
December 16—Gold Hill, home. its many readers such a present. scription price in Josephine coun­ made a pleasing setting. Mrs. J. ago and their families.
These sets are standard size, ty, $2.00 outside the county, and J. Villair and Mrs. Ralph Baum
COMING EVENTS
The evening was spent in play­
December 17—Crescent City at
well made, write as good as any you can pick out your choice of berger, presided at the bride's ing games and prizes given the
Crescent
City.
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a
lucky winners.
December 20—Grants Pass at fountain pen and pencil you have the beautiful sets on display at table.
There
were
three
lovely
cakes,
!
ever
tried
and
they
are
fully
this
office.
If
you
want
more
A delicious plate lunch was
Grants Pass.
Every Monday at 7 p. m.—The
a bride's cake, wedding cake and | served the following: Mr. and
Girl Scouts meet at Kerby Li­ January 6—Central Point, at guaranteed. The company fur­ than one set, as many readers will,
nishing these sets will repair or all that is necessary is to pay a special 25th wedding anniver Mr« Asa Johnson, Mr. and Mrs.
Central Point.
brary building.
January 13—Rogue River, home. replace any pen or pencil found $1.50 additional on your subscrip­ sary cake made by Mrs. Harriet .Chas. Babcock, Mr. and Mrs. Gene
Every Monday—Boy Scouts meet
January 20—Phoenix at Phoenix. to be imperfect on the same ser­ tion for each extra set desired. Baumberger. The other wedding Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Payne,
in Legion hall, Cave Junction.
January 27—Sam's Valley, home. vicing plan used by all pen man­ This payment on subscription can cake was a gift of H. E, Bismark, and daughter Joyce; Mr. and
Ralph Huber, Scout Master.
January 31—Gold Hill at Gold ufacturers. A guarantee slip is be for yourself for as many years of Beck’s bakery. In the midst Mrs. John Smith and family, Mr.
included with each set.
as you desire to pay, or for rela­ of congratulations and cutting of and Mrs. Sam Bunch, Mrs. Mat-
Saturday, December 10—Basket­
Hill.
We
are
making
presentation
of
tives
or friends for one or more the cakes the bride and groom tie Seyferth, Roy Wells and son,
ball, Kerby vs. Grants Pass at February 3—Central Point, home.
disappeared.
Frank Mellow and son George
7:30 p. m.
February 7—Rogue River at this very pleasing gift in order years.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Martin will and Kenneth Wells.
to show our appreciation of the
We
invite
you
to
call
at
The
Rogue
River.
Saturday, December 10—Bazaar
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loyal support of our readers for News office and view the display. make their home at the Cave City
February 10—Phoenix, home.
and luncheon, Legion hall.
All the above games are in the which we are truly grateful. We Glad to have you do this whether Auto Park, Cave Junction.
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Tuesday, December 13—Home conference except Grants Pass are also extending the same cour­ or not you are yet ready to make
WHAT THE LEGION
Economics Unit will meet at i and Crescent City. All home tesy to others of the community your selection.
Stree‘ Lights Made
AUXILIARY IS DOING
Bridgeview from 10 a. m. to games this year are on Friday,
Targets
for
Shooting
3:30 p. m. with meat cookery except Grants Pass on December
For the past two weeks the
and buying meat the project. 10th.
with the White Rabbit, the Wal­
Coming Attractions at
Auxiliary
has been working on
Last Monday about 10 o’clock
Mrs. F. W. Jones and Mr«. Alva
rus and the Carpenter, the King,
things for their bazaar. They
Cave
City
Theater
at
night
several
men
apparently
Laws as project leaders.
Queen and Knave of Hearts and
met once with Joy Badden, once
CHRISTMAS GIFT
all
other characters of Carroll's felt like having target practice with Pearl Martindale and once
The News has a free gift for
Another high spot of this
Wednesday, December 14—Leg
and started shooting out the city
with Irene Stallcup, to sew
ion Auxiliary sewing day. Pot­ each reader of the paper when month's features at the Cave City beloved fantasy.
street lights.
“
Call
of
the
Yukon,
”
is
com
­
Plans are about perfected and
luck lunch. At Millie Trefeth- paying for a subscription, renewal theater is Sonja Henie’s newest
No apparent damage was done
en’s, Kerby. Everyone come. or a new subscriber. Read the triumph, “My Lucky Star,” which ing to the Cave City theater, Wed­ except the light in front of the all the bazaar and luncheon need
nesday and Thursday, December
now is a good crowd.
Saturday, December 24—An­ big announcement in this issue comes Saturday and Sunday, De 14 and 15, and promises to be drug store was completely demol
Saturday, December 10 is the
and
come
in
and
see
the
beautiful
cember
10
and
11.
nual election of officers, Belt
one of the outstanding adventure ished. Someone said he counted day and lunch will be served from
sets.
By
far
the
most
colorful
and
‘
13 holes where the bullets hit the
Lodge No. 18, A. F. A A. M.
noon until 2 p. m. Hot roast pork
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spectacular number Sonja has yet < pictures of the new entertain­ pole.
ment
season.
Sunday, December 2r>—Christ­
sandwich, vegetable salad, bread
Towels, wash cloths, tea towels attempted, her “Alice In Wonder
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The plot of the picture deals
mas.
Aprons, string bags, collars and . and butter, pumpkin pie with
and holders at the Auxiliary Ba land," ice ballet in amazing Henie
| whipped cream and coffee.
fashion the adventures of Alice
Sunday, Januar 1—New Year zaar.
(Continued on Face Two)
i doilies at the Auxiliary Bazaar.
Organize
Loans Now
Registration
Of Cars May
Be Stopped
Beautiful and Useful Gifts
For Subscribers of News
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