Gateway to The Oregon Caves
III inois Valley News
A LIVE WIRE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE INTERESTS OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS
Volume IV
No. 2
Cave Junction, Oregon, Thursday, May 16, 1940
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Mothe‘ “d
Where To
Vote And
Board List
Following is the list of judges
and members of the boards of the
different precincts in the valley,
and where the polling places are
located:
Miss Effie Sweet spent last week
end in Eugene where she enjoyed '
Junior week end festivities at the 1
university.
Banquet
Price 5 Cents
Caravan to W. A. Doney School Of
Happy Camp Home Burned Valley Hold
May 26th
Wednesday Graduation
Shirley Barnes of Grants Pass ¡
Over 70 girls and their mothers
At the regular meeting of the
Wednesday evening the W. A.
Graduation exercises were held
was a week end guest at her friend
or
adopted
mothers
enjoyed
the
Illinois
Valley
Chamber
of
Com-
Doney
home
near
Cave
Junction
on
Monday evening at the high
Roxalee Caza at the home of Rox-
alee's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. “Mother and Daughter Dinner” merge last Monday night a fair at- was destroyed by a fire apparently school gymnasium for eighth grade
and program on the evening of tendance discussed the tourist --------
starting
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from —
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flue, Loggers graduates of the Illinois Valley
Leo Hassler.
May 9th, in the American Legion camp problems as they affect the working in the woods back of the schools.
Thirty-four boys and
ALTHOUSE PRECINCT
hall in Cave Junction.
local owners. No definite plan Doney ranch rushed to the house girls received their diplomas be
Mother
’
s
Way
was
observed
at
Polling Place—Building next to
Mrs. W. E. Martindale gave the was forthcoming, but some help on and managed to save some of Mr. fore a capacity house composed of
the Kerby Sunday school by a short
Holland Hotel, Holland.
"ready” signal after which all understanding the problems were Doney’s belongings before being friends and relatives.
program
after
the
regular
Sunday
Election board:
forced to stop by danger of the
The Processional march played
school session. Several parents joined in singing “God Bless Amer advanced.
Raymond Baldwin, Holland.
ica
”
.
After
a
beautiful
prayer
It'
was
decided
to
meet
ceiling
caving
in
on
them.
only
by
Rhoda Mills of the high school
were present. The attendance has
Isabel Mellow, Holland.
was offered by Mrs. Geo. H. Gray, oncereach month during the sum
The Forest Service was notified faculty opened the program.
been
steadily
increasing
with
63
Bessie Watts, Kerby.
Rev. C. G. Morris
present Sunday. Phyllis Jones was the Girl Scouts passed small nose mer.-the second Monday, the next at 6:30 p. m. by Earl Grey and Invocation
Sophia Bunch, Kerby.
gays to the girls to be pinned on meeting being ’ the 10th of June. Knute Lindgren, The portable Oregon State Song, Land of the
in
charge
because
of
the
absence
Lucille Floyd, Holland.
P4ul and Charlie
C
Fattig, who pumping unit with hose and other
Empire Builders
... Class
of Superintendent George Horn. their mothers; then everyone en
joyed
the
“
pot-luck"
dinner.
was
dispatched
hav*
taken
the
Union
Service
Sta
Class
Prophecy,
Read
by
fire
fighting
tools
WALDO PRECINCT
Mother’s day program was as
The program was opened by tion about one-half mile this side to the fire with four men and fol
Peggy Mae Haberman
Polling place—O'Brien school follows:
Mrs.
T.
P.
Cramer,
Girl
Scout
of
Wonder,
are
planning
on
hand
lowed
up
immediately
with
six
Orchestra
Numbers
Played by
house, O’Brien.
Mother’s Children ....................
High School Orchestra
Election board:
........................ Beginners’ Class Commissioner from Grants Pass, ling curios and relics and cutting members of the 40-man crew. The
who gave a fine talk telling about and polishing rocks of all kinds. pumper unit was set up and the Class Will, Read by
A. E. Williams, O'Brien.
I Love Her, Recitation ........... .
Rebel t Lindgren
F. C. Stiwalt, O’Brien. .
.............................. Roxalee Caza the Girl Scout idea and ideals. The Paul, who attended the meeting chicken house and other outbuild
“Court of Awards” was then con said there were some very inter ings were saved and a severe fire Address
Rev. C. G. Morris
Loren W. George, Kerby.
A Boy’s Mother, Recitation .....
in the woodpile extinguished.
Presentation of Awards by
, Marie Balzke, O’Brien.
.......... ................. Max Morrison ducted by Mrs. E. H. Tardy, As esting things down their way.
sistant
Scout
Commissioner,
as
Gèo.
P.
Amo
of
the
Redwood
The
crew
stayed
until
10:30
p.
Cecil Slack and Pearl Martin
Anna Stiwalt, O’Brien.
Vocal Duet..................................
dale.
Audrey and EileenlCooper sisted by Mrs. Cramer. Four girls Tourist Clamp also attended the m. rendering what assistance was
KERBY PRECINCT
came in as Tenderfoot Scouts; De- nveting.
possible until the fire was consid Presentation of Diplomas
Write Mother a Letter Tonight,
Polling place—I. O. O. F. hall,
It was moved that the 26th of ered safe to leave.
H. H. Wardrip, county super
Reading................. Helen Brown lila Hill, Zena Slack, Loraine Pul
Kerby.
len and Ramona Pullen. Evelyn May be the date the chamber will
intendent.
That Wonderful Mother of Mine
Election board:
Hays,
Aleta
Burch
and
Cleo
Doney
make
their
annual
visit
to
Happy
America
the Beautiful
By All
TAX PAYERS
Song ..High school girls class
First board:
had completed their work towards Camp, and the chamber is going
Benediction
Rev. C. G. Morris
God’s Richest Gift, a Mother,
LEAGUE MEETS
Lucius Robinson, Kerby.
Awards to the students making
Recitation ............. Dena Jones Second Class- Scouts and were to ask everyone who can possibly
Dorothy Bearss, Kerby.
awarded
their
badges.
The
one
make
the
trip
to
do
so.
highest
grades in the recent tests
This
is
Vocal Duet ..................................
There was a meeting of the Tax
Enid Burch, Cave Junction.
Audrey and Eileen Cooper Proficiency Badge awarded was to on a Sunday when all can get Payers League in the chamber of given by the American Legion,
Mabie Darger, Cave Junction.
Ann Sherrier who had completed away.
were presented by Commander
commerce building last Tuesday
Lida F. Miller, Kerby.
the
work
in
housekeeping.
Cecil Slack.
Alice Smith of
The Kerby Young People’s so
night and a few heard the officers Spence, won the highest for the
-o-
Second board:
An interesting exhibit was made
ciety are having some interesting
of the league explain what it was girls; Eric Johnson of Kerby won
Millie Trefethen, Kerby.
Sunday evening discussions. Last of the books of pressed wild flow BURNING PERMITS
all
about.
Sue H. Martin, Kerby.
the highest for the boys. Honor
Sunday evening Rhoda Mills lead ers on which the girls have been ARE NOW REQUIRED
It
was definitely stated that the able mention was won by Frank
Homer C. Vernon, Cave Junc- with the subject, “Popularity.” working for several weeks. Some
sole object of the league was to
tion.
lin Broeny and Betty Kennedy of
These meetings are open to every contained nearly one hundred
On May 15 it again became see that the county was run as a the Advent school.
Irene Morrison, Kerby.
specimens,
and
many
had
nicely
one and begin at 7:30 p. m.
big business should be run, econ
Nellie M. Wilber, Kerby.
decorated wooden covers. Mrs. necessary to obtain a burning per
Mrs. Pearl Martindale president
—o—_
omically and efficiently with the
mit
from
the
forest
service
before
H.
O.
Smith
and
Mrs.
G.
A.
Peter
of
the Auxiliary presented the
of
I
An announcement, telling
SELMA PRECINCT
burning trash or brush in the’ least waste of money. This, and
Polling place—Selma Hotel, Sel- the birth of a 7 1-2 pound son to sen acted as judges of the books open These permits are issued this only is the desire of the league. poppy poster awards.
Class 1. Carolyn Wymore, of
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Floyd of and after the “Court of Awards" free »f charge for ar.y period up
ma.
C. C. Coleman, L. H. Hess and
Mrs.
Smith
gave
a
very
interesting
O'Brien
and Carol Anderson, Ker
Portland
on
May
13th
was
received
Election board :
to 16 days except when burning W. E. Aiken, all told tof he many
by Mrs. Dollie Duncan. This is talk on wild flowers, commended conditions become too severe. problems of the ccunty and their by, tied for first.
T. J. Breazeale, Selma.
Honorable Mention, Sharon Cur
Mrs. Duncan’s first great-grand all the girls on the fine collections These permits are required under desire to help form a tax payers
W. J. Carlisle, Selma.
they
had
made
and
the
neat
work
rier.
child
and
has
been
named
Richard
Mildred Norman, Selma.
they had done in mounting and ar the state fire laws and may be ob league that would help the county.
A joint poster made by Rose
Dennis.
W. H. Hinkle. Selma.
tained at the Redwood ranger sta A delegate wns named temporar mary Sachse and Ethel Elroy was
ranging
their
flowers.
She
said
—o—
A. W. Harmon, Selma.
ily from this district to attend ex
tion.
first in Class 2.
Members of the Kerby eighth they were surprised to find that
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ecutive officers meeting and re
It
is
suggested
that
anyone
who
Honorable mention, Betty No
Sharon
«Currier
had
one
flower
grade class took an outing trip to
finds it necessary to burn trash port back to the valley unit. A
Garden Club to
Crescent City on Sunday. Ashton mounted which has not been quite often, build a small inciner permanent unit will soon be estab lan, Dryden.
Meet Monday, May 20
Members of the graduation
Foerst, their teacher, accompan known to have been found here ator such as an oil drum covered lished here with a good member
"•lass
were:
before.
Three
prizes
were
award
ied them.
ship.
The Illinois Valley Garden club
Selma—Peggy Jean Hogue ;
ed, first, Aleta Burch; second, with screen or an old stove set up
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o-
outside. After an incinerator is
will meet Monday night. May 20th
Peggy Mae Haberman, Laverne
John McCune received notice re Ella Slonecker; third, Sharon‘Cur approved by the forest officer, it
at the Bridgeview church at cently that he was to report for rier, and special mention to Ethel
Kathleen Wheeler, John William
may be used without a permit or
Bridgeview at 7:30. There will be navy duty at Seattle Within a few Elroy.
Prentiss, Ernest Eugene Kraus.
a short business meeting, then an days. Mr. McCune was in the navy
The Girl Scouts and their notice being given.
Holland—Earl Eugene Brown.
Further information concerning
extra fine program has been ar 17 years and retired but still on leader, Mrs. W. O. Burch, then
Kerby — Margaret Boussam,
the above will gladly be given at
ranged.
Danny Farlein, Frank McLean,
reserve. He, with his family moved gave several folk dances which the Redwood ranger station.
Frank Ford of the Atlas Gold to a ranch on the west side of the they have been learning as part
Charles Smith, Eric Johnson, Ed-
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Dredging company, has a most Illinois river this winter and had of their scout work. Mrs. A. C.
la Johnson.
gorgeous array of pictures and acquired cows, horses, and vari Barnes played the piano for these
Takilma — Kenneth Mead Mc-
they will be shown at this meet ous other property. These he has dances, and also for the singing of Family Dinner Enjoyed
Farlin, Minnie Ellen Eggers, Fred-
’s Day Reunion
ing. This is a treat that all the bee 1 selling and expects to leave several songs by the audience. Mrs. At Mother ___
erick Herman Eggers, Clyde Ed-
•
club women will want to see. All soon with his family. The Mc
gar McLain, Betty Duane Strong.
(Continued on Page Two)
Another mother was made
Matchmaker Buck Smith has ev
members bringing guests are re- Cune- have made many friends in
Dryden—Charlene Anna Miller,
happy last Sunday, May the 12th. erything in readiness for the big Wesley Harboard.
quested to contact one of the fol- the community and will be greatly
Gathered at the home of Mr. and fight card Friday, May 17th, and
lowing nostesses so that proper ar missed.
White—Yvonne Payne, Russel
Mr’. Earl Boyd to celebrate moth it has the earmarks of being the St. John.
rangements can be made: The
er’s day wn« Mr. and Mrs. Matt best one yet.
hostesses, Mrs. Harry Floyd, Mrs.
Rockydale—Aleta Burch, Alma
Martin Sache is spending the
Smith, Mr. and Mrs; Bud Hoskins
Grover Volkman, who meets t’leo Doney, Delila Marie Hill, Ann
Jack Smock, Mrs. Mabel Ram week in Sacramento, California,
and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wil Claude Tucker has won from Pal Maxine Sherrier, Robert Knut
sey, Mrs. Blake Miller and Mrs. A. where he is visiting his brother,
ber and daughter Miss Aubrey estino and Palestino has won from Lindgren, James Tally Nelson, Lu
W. Stewart.
Richard Sachse. Ernest Elroy has
Wilber, Mrs. Evelyn Boyd of Por- Frankie Hyde. Anyone who can ther C. Sherier, Robert Jacob Stan
After the program dainty re charge of the Sachse garage dur
terville, California, and
IM r. win from Frankie deserves special field, William Eugene Stanfield.
freshments will be served. This ing his absence.
,
Charles Lemmon.
mention and Palestino is a pretty
meeting is expected to bring out
Central—Franklin Henry Pope,
wan good boy, and if Volkman can win Bill E. Wales.
A
very
delicious
dinner
a record attendance.
Mrs. George Horn was called to
served these guests. Following from Palestino, the fans figure he
Spence—Alice S. Smith, George
Alton, California, last Friday by
the dinner the afternoon was en should make Tucker extend him Clinton Frietas.
the death of her oldest sister whose
The annual budget meeting of joyed by the young folks, horse self to the limit to win.
Max Morrison, fourth grade,
funeral services were held on
COMING EVENTS
Buck has made arrangements to and Dena Jones, fifth grade, Vir
the
Union high school was held back riding.
Sunday. Mrs. Horn was accom
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have election returns announced ginia Currier, second grade in the
panied by her daughter, Evelyn, last Monday evening at the high
Mrs. Mildred
between bouts as they come in, so Kerby school, have not missed a
Saturday, May 18—Cooked food both returned on Monday. Earl school building.
Filipino Guest Preacher all can get the latest by radio as day this school year. Dena was
sale at Valley Variety store.
Horn spent the week end with his Norman, Mrs. J. J. Villair, Mrs.
fast as it comes over the air.
Zelma Hensley and Raphael Leon At Community Church
Tuesday, May 21—Western Star friend, Wendall Jones.
not absent a day during last year,
There will be 10 other bouts, all this making her second year of
ard
acted
as
committeemen
to
as
Chapter, O. E. S. will hold its
Rev. George H. Gray, pastor of extra good ones, and the card is perfect attendance.
Annual Memorial service.
“Sissy” Alice Hogue is spend sist the members of the board.
Provisions were made for the the Community church, announces considered a first rate program.
o
Saturday, May 25—Annual Auxil ing a few days at the Raphael
Better come early, for there are
iary Poppy Dance.
Leonard home where she is assist purchase of 60 steel lockers and Rev. Arcadia de Ocera at the guest
for finishing the shop building preacher for Sunday morning, May only a limited number of seats. Another Thin Man
Tuesday. June 4—|Cave Junction ing Mrs. Leonard with house work.
Coming To Theater
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o
with a concrete floor and brick 19th, at 11 o’clock.
Women’s club at the home of
flue.
Additional
shop
equipment
L.
H.
Grizzell
of
Ye
Rustic
Inn
Rev.
Mr.
de
Ocera
is
from
San
George Horn spent the past
Mrs. H. C. Vernon, Caves high
William Powell and Myrna Loy,
wtek in Portland looking after bus will include a lathe to be pur Fernando, Pampanga, Philippine made a business trip to Grants
way.
chased with proceeds from the sale Islands, and came to America a Pass last week. Earl N. Grizzell long haild as the screen’s most
iness
interests
and
visiting
his
O’Brien Woman’s club meets first
of the old pump.
month ago to attend the General returned home with him to spend noular "Mr. and Mrs.” team, come
mother and other relatives.
and third Friday, 2 p. m.
to the Cave City theater Saturday
Contracts have been given to all Conference of the Methodist the day.
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o
.
.
and Sunday in "Another Thin
teachers.
The
only
change
in
the
churrh
at
Atlantic
City.
He
is
a
Illinois Valley Juvenile Grange
Man”, third of the scintillating de
NOTICE
faculty will be the social science district superintendent in the Phil
meets first and third Saturdays
COURIER KUIN WILL instructor as Mr. Farmer, the pres ippines and led the delegation from 1
tective series which has swept the
of each month at 2 p. m.
On account of the political sig nation with a shower of laughs.
Regular Legion and Auxiliary BROADCAST RETURNS ent instructor is leaving for 'Chi those far away islands. While
The picture takes Nick and Nora
nificance
of this issue and its con
cago
to
continue
graduate
study.
Capamnnngan
is
his
native
lan
meeting the first and third
Courier KUIN will keep broad The new instructor, Earl Osbourne guage, Mr. de Ocera speaks Eng tents devoted almost entirely to to New York for a holiday trip
Wednesday of every month.
casting until 1 a. m. Saturday is a graduate of Pacific university. lish 'luently and in his own Prov the election, we are not going to and with them comes Asta, the
Auxiliary sewing days every sec morning at request of The News
Permission to sell Copco stock ince he is the recognized inter publish the report of the meeting waggish wire-haired terrier, who
ond and fourth Wednesday. Pot so that the valley people can get
owned by the district, when preter for the important occasions of the chamber at the Caves Cha contributed so much mirth to the
luck dinner at noon. Everyone the latest election return» before
Also with
deemed advisable by the board for when the Governor General visits teau. We will not have room this first two pictures,
is welcome
retiring.
issue to do this meeting justice, them is a Thin Man, Jr., the new
the best interests of the district Pampanga.
Illinois Valley Chamber of Com
It is hoped that the other sta- will be submitted to the voters at
While in Illinois Valley over the and we ask our readers indulgence and very small son of the “Thin
merce meeting, every Monday tions on tie same frequency will the annual election, Monday, June week end. Rev. Mr. de Ocera is the until next week when we will try Man” pair, played by the baby
evening, 8 p. m. Noon luncheon have quit at that time and KUIN 24. One new five year director guest of Dr. and Mrs. William A. to give the meeting the promi screen find of the year, eight-
second Tuesday of every month, 4 will be easily heard.
months-old William Poulsen.
will also be elected.
Brown at "la Casa Willadora." nence it deserves.
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Fight Card
Friday All
■O-
High School
Budget Meet
Monday Nite