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Illinois Valley News
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Volume II
No. 12
Low Grade
Ores Made
Profitable
A recent article in the Portland
Oregonian says:
Low-grade ores producing as
little as $1 a ton may be found
profitable under a new recovery
process developed at Tuscon, Ari­
zona, Dr. T. G. Chapman, Univer­
sity of Arizona professor, an­
nounced.
The process, the result of five
years of research, is based on the
dissolution of gold by cyanide ac
companied by the absorption of
the gold, as dissolved, by activated
carbon. This carbon is recovered
from the ore pulp by flotation
methods. The carbon is burned
and the resulting ash is smelted
for the gold.
The importance to the mining
industry, it was announced at the
university, where Dr. Chapman is
graduate dean and professor of
metallurgy and ore dressing, lies
in making available at a cost low
enough to be profitable the large
amount of gold now buried in the
huge mass of low grade ore, the
slow settling, slimy ores and the
abandoned tailings and mine cast
offs which prior to this could not
be treated for recovery of gold.
The capital cost of the plant
necessary for the new process is
“appreciably lower’’ than that of
the plants using present methods.
Dr. Chapman said.
Removal of gold from cyanide
solutions by activated carbon has
been known for many years, but
formerly this property was be­
lieved to be based upon precipita­
tion, and only recently was it
learned that absorption, rather
than precipitation, was the correct
explanation.
Dr. Chapman said his new proc­
ess "simply combines in one step
the dissolving and the absorbing.”
Cave Junction, Oregon, Thursday, February 23, 1939
Townsend Club Elects
Committee Chairmen
Last Tuesday night the Cave
Junction Townsend club held a
regular meeting and elected the
chairmen of standing committees.
The following committees were
started on their road to work:
finance, publicity, youth, social,
and the advisory board.
Mrs. Anna Lind offered the
club the use of an American flag
until they were able to purchase
one. A motion was carried in­
structing the secretary to write
Mrs. Lind accepting and thanking
her for the generous offer.
It was decided to have a social
evening every month. The last
Tuesday in the month was decided
upon and the first social evening
will be held the last Tuesday in
March. That will give the com­
mittee time to arrange their pro-
gram.
A motion to place ever yone
in the club on the membership
committee was carried.
After a few remarks on the
merits of the plan and the read­
ing of articles from the national
weekly the meeting adjourned un­
til next Tuesday, February 28.
International Chamber
Relations and Meeting
World Affairs At Holland
By C. T. HAAS
(Read his column exclusively in
The News. Hear his talks over
Radio KGW every Friday at
6:15 p. m.)
Kerby News Notes
of General Interest
At the regular meeting of the
P.-T. A. last Thursday evening,
several matters of interest were
discussed at the business meeting
under the direction of Mrs. Art
Kellert, president of the organiza
tion.
Although few women have been
out to the Monday evening volley
ball practice it! was decided to
continue it longer at the high
school gym.
It was voted to hold a series of
three card parties one each month,
for the next three months, the
first to be held this week. Mrs.
Lola Petersen was appointed gen
eral chairman and Mrs. F. W.
Jones and Mrs. Wm. Martindale,
assistants.
Considerable
discussion was
given to the purchasing equip­
ment to teach music appreciation
in the grade school. It had been
voted at a former meeting to try
out a radio phonograph but with
further discussion it seemed quite
expensive and doubts about radio
day time reception being satisfac­
tory. Clem Sauer offered the use
of his phonograph for the rest of
the year and the P.-T. A. would
purchase records.
Health association chairman,
Mrs. C. L. Schumacher, explained
the health association and asked
all to join as the 25 cents dues
would help to get medical assist­
ance for children whose parents
are not able to provide the neces­
sary attention. Mrs. Schumacher
reported that the county associa­
tion had made arrangements to
provide glasses where they were
needed and to arrange for tonsil
operations at much less than the
usual fee. The P.-T. A. hope to
assist in this health work as sev­
eral school children are very much
in need of dental work, tonsilec­
tomy operations and glasses.
After the business session Art
Kellert was in charge of enter­
tainment and refreshments were
served.
Price 5 Cents
I. V. Grange
Meeting At
Deer Creek
Last Tuesday evening about 20
Attendance passed the hundred
members of the Illinois Valley
mark for the first time in the
Chamber of Commerce gathered
"traveling rose” series of visiting
at the Holland hotel for a special
Grange meetings when the Illinois
meeting called to hear the bank­
Valley Grange went to Deer
ers of Grants Pass give some ad­
Creek last Thursday evening to
It is with a great deal of pleas­ vice on banks and banking in gen­
hold its regular meeting.
ure that The News presents this eral.
Visitors honored with introduc­
interesting column. For the past
The banks were represented by
tions included Judge W A. John­
39 weeks Mr. Haas' travel talks Roy K. Hackett and Karl Ham-
son, member of the executive com­
over KGW in Portland have ma­ merbacher of the First National
mittee of the State Grange; F. L.
jored as one of the station’s out­ and A. K. Cass and Robert Niel­
Sawyer, master of Josephine
standing educational programs. son of the United States National.
County Pomona Grange; the mas­
The Holland hottj served an
We believe we are presenting to
ters of the Redwood, Shan Creek
our readers one of the most inter­ excellent chicken dinner and af­
and Deer Creek Granges and
esting and novel columns ever ter the meal was finished, Presi­
County
Commissioner Richard
written. This introductory ar­ dent Smith called the meeting to
McElligott.
ticle tells of the many interesting order and stated the purpose, to
F. L. Sawyer for the agricul­
see if there was a chance to get
features to come.
tural committee report recom­
a branch bank located in the val­
mended the use of Austrian field
This series of articles that I ley, and asked all attending to
peas as a cover crop.
state
their
views.
will write for The News will de*l
An appropriate poem was read
first called on Elwood Hus­
by Isabel Mellow and George Mel­
Auxiliary Ladies Making with two general matters—inter­ sey. He Mr,
Hussey thought by get­
national relationships specifically
low presented a series of puzzle
Dresses for Children
and world affairs generally — ting several business people to­
questions.
and a short note which will be de gether and a survey made of the
Mrs. Harry Smith, legislative
The American Legion Auxiliary voted to telling you something of needs of the valley that the fi­
committee chairman, reported on
met Wednesday, February 22nd, the most important event on the nancial interests would realize the
the work of the state legislature
at the home of Mrs. Edith Hays Pacific coast, the Golden Gate in­ importance of the situation.
and commented on the national
Dave
Renfro,
Mrs.
Florence
at Bridgeview. The ladies are ternational
Exposition,
which
armament program.
busy making dresses for the chil­ epened its portals on February 18 Hallock, Mrs. H. L. Hemingson,
A fine lecture program was
dren of fathers who are confined and on which, due to my position all expressed themselves as being
presented by Lecturer Grace Saw­
in the Veterans hospital at Rose­ as chairman of the Oregon San favorable to a branch bank if one
yer, which included two Indian
burg. They are now making 10 Francisco World’s Fair commis­ could be induced to locate in the
songs in costume by Florence Hal­
valley.
Then President Smith
dresses for girls, ages 8 to 14. sion, I am fairly well informed.
lock, a whistling solo by Viva
Fourteen pillow slips are now
First as to international af­ called on Roy K. Hackett of the
Johnson accompanied by Verlie
First
National
bank.
ready to go. Carpet rags are al­ fairs: In your daily papers you
Babcock, a paper on the "Life of
Mr. Hackett made it quite clear
so in the making for the men to read of the various international
George Washington,” by Asa
make rugs of in the hospital.
situations which command the that the first step in securing a
Johnson and a talk on Abraham
The ladies also are collecting world's attention; you only real­ branch bank was to get enough
Lincoln's character by Effie
magazines which are greatly ize usually that some important local capital interested. Then he
Smith.
needed. If the public have read decision is pending — that some said that a survey would have to
In a brief ceremony the travel­
their magazines, and are willing vital change is contemplated or be made to see if a bank could
ing rose was presented to Master
exist,
and
many
things
would
to help the veterans, the Illinois in the making; you do not have
Clarence Brooks of the Deer
Valley News will be glad to take the history of the event or the have to be taken into considera­
Creek Grange by Kenneth Saw­
them and they will be forwarded background of the situation be­ tion : the number of loan» that
yer, master of the Illinois Valley
immediately to the boys in Rose­ fore you. Now if you could be could be made, sufficient to pay
Grange.
Before a charter
burg.
given this history and background for a bank.
Victor Boche helpfully criticiz­
Q—-
Some of the magazines which you would undoubtedly get a con­ would be granted, all these things
ed the ritualistic work of the even­
they are very eager to read are siderable clearer understanding wouuld have to be investigated
Mrs. Clyde Prevatt (Bertha ing. Responses were made by the
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the National Geographic of any of the situation—a better picture and determine the necessity for a Houck) was the guest of honor visitors present. At the close of
bank.
year, and magazines of the fol­ of the pending event. The fu­
at a kitchen shower given at the the meeting pot luck refreshments
Coming Attractions at
Jim Hogue and Blake Miller home of her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Bige­ were served under the supervision
lowing not older than a year: ture is very often foretold by the
Good Housekeeping, Life, Hunt­ past. It is this picture and histor­ were both enthusiastic over get­ low in Kerby, Saturday after­ of Home Economics Chairman,
Cave City Theater
ing and Fishing, Country Gentle­ ical background which this series ting a bank in the valley.
noon.
Mrs. Prevatt, a recent Arta Freitas.
A. K. Cass of the United States bride, received a lovely variety of
man. Red Book and American of articles will attempt to give
The new team of Wallace Beery Magazine.
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you through the columns of The National brought greetings from useful and colorful gifts for her
and Mickey Rooney, who are co­
the United States National bank home. Mrs. Jim Hogue, provided
The ladies brought their pot­ News.
starred in "Stablemates” comes to luck dinner and stayed all day
However, let it be clearly un­ and Ted Cramer, who could not entertainment by lining the guests WHAT THE LEGION
the Cave City theater Saturday sewing, as they are trying to fin­ derstood at the very outset that attend the meeting and who is also in two rows and providing each
AUXILIARY IS DOING
and Sunday, February 25 and 26. ish everything before Easter.
propaganda of any kind, shape or president of the Grants Pass row with a piece of paper and a
During part of the afternoon, form will have no place whatso­ Chamber of Commerce. He ex­ pencil on which they were to draw
The two join forces and tour
Editor’s Note — This articb,
the country with a race horse. one of the ladies read some of the ever in any of these discussions. pressed great interest in the de­ the bride and groom, with each
When the horse is in perfect con­ life of George Washington, in This column will endeavor to give velopment of the valley and said adding a few lines very comical and many others should have ap­
dition they start for Hollywood commemoration of the day
you an accurate, concise and fac that Grants Pass business inter­ characters resulted. For further peared last week, but space did
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Park to participate in the big race.
tual history of the event and ests were behind the interests of entertainment the guests played not permit. This week our read­
One day Rooney listens to a radio Volley Ball Between
“cootie.”
Refreshments
were ers will perhaps see a change in
where the blowing straws seem to the valley and its peoplei
M. C. Athey suggested that both served at the close of the after­ the type face. We had to set our
broadcast and learns that his trav­
accurately show the direction of
eling companion is an escaped Kerby and Cave City
the wind, it will point the prob­ banks get together and supply a noon at small tables decorated type on a smaller slug allowing
bank auto that would make stated with bright artificial flowers on more reading matter, and we hope
convict. Having learned to love
able result.
trips to the valley, cash checks and place cards. Other flowers were to be able to print all the live
Beery like a father, he tries to
It
is,
of
course,
to
be
further
Tuesday evening there
leave change and pick up deposits. placed about the room for deco­ news a-, it happens and not carry
persuade him not to come to the will Next
understood
that
in
all
of
these
ar
­
be a battle of wits between
Harry Floyd said there were rations. Present for the occasion it over a week.
track without letting him know Kerby
and Cave City volley ball ticles this publication in no way
the reason. Capture is sure if he players. The battle of wits will assumes any responsibility for the times when it was hard to get cash were. Mrs. Jim Hogue, Mrs. Clem
for change and cashing checks,
The meeting was called to or­
does. But Beery goes along.
Alice and Dorothy Hogue,
who can “out-wit” the other opinions expressed and that at all but had so far stemmed the tide, Sauer, Ferd
There they meet the man who was see
Jones, Mrs. Ed Burke, der by President Irene Stallcup.
in a game played for the benefit times these opinions are those of but would be glad of any service Mrs.
Mrsi Delia Payne, Mrs. Millie Mrs. II. H. Wilson, Americanism
responsible for Beery’s framed of the Kerby high school basket the writer and are in no way dic­
charge. He is the former owner ball players, who will attend the tated, suggested or controlled by that would help the situation.
Trefethen, Charlotte Badden, Fay chairman, submitted a fine report
Karl Hammerbacher and Robt. Tycer, Mrs. Dollie Duncan, Mrs. on Americanism work done in the
of Rooney's horse and takes it sectional play-off at Ashland in the editor.
schools. A report was also made
from the boy because he can’t the near future, and the money
What will be the outcome of the Nielson both gave splendid talks Wm. Bigelow and Mrs. Prevatt.
by Sharlet Slack on like work re­
show ownership papers. Then will go towards financing the boys Chinese Japanese war? When will and indicated their desire to be
Art Kellart established some quired of and done by her girl
things start to happen, with the on the trip.
it end? If China is successful, of the best possible service to the
valley and the citizens.
sort of a record at a recent pin­ scouts. A donation of 25 or 30
action of the big race matching
Kerby “took” Cave City with how will it effect the United
Art Drews asked for sugges­ ochle party when he melded 1500 books was made to the library by
the temDO of the climax. On the soft ball last summer and the States? If Japan is successful,
Les Henry
same bill is another “Crime Don’t Caveites intend to even the score what will be the effect upon us? tions on how to go about making diamonds and 300 pinochle.
a survey. Mr. Hackett said many
A new member, Mrs. E. C.
Pay” film.
Why
did
China
and
Japan
decide
next Tuesday evening. This is a
No need to go into details over notice too all Cave City players at first not to exhibit at any items would have to be considered
Merle Farmer, who was sent Convert, was welcomed into the
"Algiers,” one of the outstanding to be at the Kerby gym next Sun­ world’s fair in 1939, either New but before a charter would be is­ from the University of Oregon to circle. We now have our years
pictures of many years. It comes day evening fbr practice.
York or San Francisco, and why sued a complete survey would be replace Dan Jones as teacher in quota of 25. Emily Kellert won
next Wednesday and Thursday,
are
they now both exhibiting on made by the proper authorities to history and economics was unable the attendance prize.
This game will be the forerun­
After the meeting refresh­
March 1 and 2. There will be a ner for a series of three games be­ Treasure Island? What made determine the necessity for a to continue his job as teacher in
bank.
the high school because of a lack ments were served to the men of
stampede for “Algiers,” so better tween the chamber of commerce them change their minds?
The meeting brought out many of the required subject, Oregon the post and to the ladies. Essays
come early and get a «eat.
How does the United States
of Grants Pass and the Illinois
The 13th chapter of "Dick Valley. Grants Pass challenged silver buying policy and fixed interesting phases concerning the School Law. Mr. Farmer, a grad­ on National Defense were then
Tracy Returns,” is also on the the valley chamber for the games price of silver effect the war in financial problems of the valley uate of University of Idaho, was read and they were very good. In
and was a very constructive and taking post graduate work at Uni­ fact, the judges, Professor Jones,
program.
just as soon as the city league is the Orient?
interesting meeting, and those at­ versity of Oregon when the place­ L. E. Athey and Les Henry, de­
Where
doe«
Russia
fit
into
the
through with their present sched­
tending thanked the bankers ment bureau sent him to Kerby. bated for some time, deciding in
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picture
and
what
is
Russia's
pres
­
ule.
warmly for their interest in com­ Mr. Farmer is well liked by the favor of Mrs. Blake Miller. She
Mr. and Mrs. John Ulrich were
Come on out Tuesday evening ent position in the Orient? How ing out.
students and it was hoped it might received a beautiful handworked
does
this
affect
you
directly
here
pleasantly surprised bv a group and see the game. There will be
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be arranged for him to take the linen table cover as well as the
of young friends last Wednesday. a basket ball game also, if present in the United States?
lacking
subject outside of the uni­ congratulations of all present.
What
are
the
principles
of
the
MINERS
ATTENTION
plans mature.
Good talks were made by Mr.
versity
but word from the State
open-door
policy,
the
nine
power
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department on Tuesday to Prin­ Jones, Art Kellert and L. E.
pact and other treaties in connec­
Miners, if you are interested
Athey.
Roy Hervey Has Sad
tion with China? Will the Unit­ in being able to work your cipal Jones to the effect that Mr.
I
COMING EVENTS
The next meeting March 1,
Farmer
could
draw
no
pay
and
s
:
ed
States
place
economic
barriers
Experience
With
Cat
propeities,
it
will
be
to
your
will
be an open meeting to which
had
no
certificate
because
of
the
gnillllltlllHItllfHIIIUIIIIIIIIIUl.llllllHHIlimtlimiHiy
in effect against Japan, and, if advantage to write immediate­
lacking subject. Mr. Farmer ex­ the public is invited for a round
so,
what
effect
would
they
have?
Roy Hervey, Louis Maurer and
table discussion on National De­
ly Rep. W H. Miller and Sen­
Monday’s—Every 2nd and 4th,
How about South America and ator Wipperman, both at Salem pected to hitchhike his way to fense.
Com Beck have been doing a lot
Keep this in mind and
Girl Scouts meet at Kerby Li­ of trapping in the lower foot hills our relations with them? What requesting them to keep House Eugene Tuesday and Principal bring your ideas on this important
Jones is looking for another
was
the
real
reason
for
the
Lima
brary building.
above Holland this winter. They
Bill No. 242 in the committee, teacher.
subject. Also bring a few cook­
conference and what were the re
ies.
——O—
Every Monday—Boy Scouts meet have caught 11 bob cats, one cou­ suits? What are Europe’s special and don't let it get out. If
gar, several coyotes and a few
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this measure is killed in the
Everyone
is
invited
to
the
Com
in Legion hall, Cave Junction. porcupines. On one of the re­ trade strategies in South Amer­ committee, the bill will be dead
DITCH MEETING
munity church next Sunday and
ica
and
how
has
Europe
benefit
­
Ralph Huber, Scout Master.
cent trips Mr. Hervey had a some­
for this session, but if it is mothers and babies have a special
ed
thereby?
Has
Europe
bene-
what different experience than
brought out. it might pass, and invitation as it will be a dedication
Last Monday the Kerby ditch
Friday, Feb. 24—Garden club will the others.
if it does, you will have to quit of the new Cradle roll department stock holders held a meeting in the
(Contlnued on Page Throe)
It seems a wild cat was wound­
mining May 1st.
. meet at the home of Mrs. C. L.
which the Sunday School has just church at Kerby and they decided,
ed and the c:.t and Roy became
Don’t delay, write NOW.
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instituted. Mrs. George Gray is after due consideration and de­
Schumacher, Kerby.
entangled in a free-for-all. The
Miners from this section do in charge of the department and bating the question pro and con,
not seem interested in the bill, an attractive card hangs on the that they would not take the gov­
Friday, Feb. 24—Kerby P.-T. A. cat finally got a strangle hold on ’’ashion News From
so the legislators think you
ernment loan to rebuild the ditch.
pinochcle party at Ritz Tavern, the seat of his pants, and it was The Dress Shop
necessary for him to sit on the cat
don’t care. Better get busy.
(Continued on Page Two)
Another meeting will be held in
8:00 p. m.
—- — o
to get loose. The boys say Roy is
the near future to perfect a per­
Saturday, Feb. 25—Deer Creek a little touchy in spots.
The new style trends for spring j WHITEMANS LEAVE VALLEY
manent organization.
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fashions are taking a most inter­
P.-T, A. box social, program
The present ditch will he main­
Surprise Party Honors
Mrs. Mollie Hiatt of Santa Ro­ esting turn, for in our latest ar­
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whiteman
tained and repaired for the com­
and dance. Deer Creek Grange
Miss
Wanda
Burch
sa. California, has been visiting rivals wee bits of corn cobs with j have moved to La Grande, Oregon
ing season.
hall.
for a week with her sister, Mrs. a dressing of shellac and a belt of I where Mrs. Whiteman has accept­
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Wednesday. March 1—American Elizabeth Holland of Bridgeview. yarn serve as buttons, as well as ed the position of Home Super­
A group of young friends of
RETURNS FROM TRIP
Legion Auxiliary round table Jim Lewis of Holland, a brother pieces of bamboo, tiny cones, or visor for the Federal Farm Secur­ Wanda Burch gathered at her
Miss Nelle Hayden returned re­
discussion on national defense. of Mrs. Hiatt and Mrs. Holland, slashings of bark, or if you pre ity Administration, territory com- home a week ago last Thursday
with his wife, accompanied Mrs. fer large grown beans, or clever f>rising Union, Baker and Wal- for a surprise celebration of her cently from her fact-finding trip
Thursday, March 4—Illinois Val­ Hiatt home. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis little faces painted on small round owa counties.
birthday.
with the information girls on their
ley Grange at Deer Creek.
After a few games were played tour of the Redwood Empire.
will remain there several weeks. nuts may be had.
Mr. and Mrs. Whiteman are
Skirts are getting wider and keeping their home “Fair Oaks” a delicious dinner with birthday
Miss Hayden says she had a
Saturday, March 11 — Minstrel
Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman of Hol­ shorter with pleats and flares. on the Caves highway with the in­ trimmings was served by Mrs W. wonderful trip and has quite a
show at Deer Creek Grange land spent Tuesday in Grants Pass Sleeves are brief, with shoulder
Later collection of presents that were
tention of returning at some fu­ O. Burch to the guests.
hall.
more games were played
paddings.
on business.
ture date.
given to al) the girls on the trip.