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About Illinois Valley news. (Cave City, Or.) 1937-current | View Entire Issue (June 13, 1940)
Courier Gateway to The Oregon Caves Illinois Valley News A LIVE WIRE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN THE INTERESTS OF THE ILLINOIS VALLEY AND SURROUNDING DI STRICTS Volume IV. No. 6 CCC Men Cave Junction, Oregon, Thursday, June 13, 1940 Taxpayers League Meets In Court House Local Fights To Leave Draw Large For Lake Attendance “SWANEE RIVER” ATTRACTION SATURDAY-SUNDAY Price 5 Cents Gifts to O’Brien Branch Library Edmondson Last Tuesday evening the Jose During the past week the li ---------- o phine County Taxpayers league Oil Saturday and Sunday of this I brary has been the recipient of met in the circuit court room in weeek, the Cave City theater pre two consignments of new books, the court house with only a small senti “Swanee River,” the story of sent by friends of Mrs. William A. attendance, but interest was just’ Stephen C. Foster, the great Amer Brown, in P. E. O. chapters, in as enthusiastic as if the place had I ican troubadour, filmed in Techni Santa Monica, Cal., and in Evan been packed. color What Robert Burns was to ston, Illinois, where she holds her The new president, E. E. Hess, i chapter membership. In all, 41 Saturday, the Oregon Caves CCC called the meeting to order and Last Friday night Buck Smith I Scotland and Thomas Moore to Competition for the tourist dol books were received, and other Ireland, Stephen Foster is to Amer camp will start most of the boys after the routine business was out put on another good fight card lar is increasing at such a rapid friends in Minneapolis have a bar for Crater lake where they will be of the way introduced C. V. Sig and drew a good house and the ica. His songs embody the very pace throughout the North Amer stationed for the summer. Forty nor, superintendent of the Grants fans were treated to a good ex soul of his country and spring in rel of books ready for shipment. ican continent that the problem of spirationally from its rich earth. These frequent gifts from inter men will be left for a while here, Pass water system. He told of the hibition of scraps. diverting a share of this business Don Ameche portrays the great ested friends has largely increased later this number will be cut to beginning of the department and Claude Tucker was matched with to the Redwood Empire is becom 25 men who will be stationed at the how it operates and was an insight Al David of Grants Pass, and it American troubadour, with An I the value and size of the library, ing a serious problem, according and the number of readers is drea Leeds as his sweetheart and camp all summer. to the workings of the water de was thought that this was really to Clyde Edmondson, secretary A. L. Mallery left for the lake partment. His talk was instruc going to be a good fight, but wife, Jane McDowel, for whom growing each week, persons as far manager of the Redwood Empire as Takilma, and the state line com last Tuesday to establish his resi tive and educational. Tucker made him stop in the third Fostar wrote “Jeanie with the ing for books, as well as many in association. Edmondson was the Light Brown Hair.” dence for the summer. Mr. Mal principal speaker at the weekly Hess next called on George Hil round with a technical knockout. immediate community. Ini beautiful Technicolor, lery is the vocational advisor. luncheon meeting of the Crescent ton who gave his audience some of Tucker is either a much better boy “Swtnee River” takes moviegoers Among recent books are such The men will return to the Ore his experiences in reappraisal of than he is rated or the other fight City chamber of commerce at the fine ones as “ Magnificent Obses- gon Caves camp about the middle lands, and what we could expect ers are not so good, because Claude bacty to the romantic, colorful Hotel Lauff Monday. of October. Recently new build when that work is done for the does not seem to have much trouble days of Foster’s time when min sion” by Douglas; “The Briming Edmondson poined out that al ings have been erected at the lo county. If the county takes the in stopping them. The fans would strel^ and river boats were popu Cup” by Fisher; “Winning of though the war in Europe will keep Barbara Worth" by Wright; and cal camp to make it a better place state plan, the state will pay for like to see someone who could give lar. | It shows his happy young American tourists at home this for the boys to live and be in half of the work of revaluating the Claude a good fight, and Match manhood, depicts his early strug even “Gone with the Wind" by year, all sections are making a gles, the introduction of his songs Mitchell, also some splendid mys structed. New barracks have been county land. maker Smith thinks he has the mighty bid for their patronage. He by Christy’s Minstrels, his meeting tery stories and a lovely set of 12 erected, the building being 20x100 pointed out that while a few years Ted Coates was the next speak- boy for his next fight. His an books in the Polly Brewster series feet long. A new blacksmith shop er. His talk was about the bud nouncement will appear next week. with and marriage to “Jeanie with ago California led the nation in for girls, these and many others was also built which will facili get committee and its activities, In the semi-finals, Dick Norval the Light Brown Hstir,” portrays tourist business, top honors are tate repairs and help the boys with The talks given were to acquaint had one of the hardest scraps of his rapid rise to fame and happy which will make splendid summer now held by Florida where the reading. Mrs. Balzke, the librar life with his wife and daughter, their vocations. tourists spend 500 million dollars the members of the league with his career with George August. The Then, with relentless realism, ian, says that interest is continu Oregon Caves camp is consid the workings of the different bod bout ended in a draw, and it was annually, about double the tourist ered one of the best in Oregon and ies and were greatly appreciated. one of the good bouts of the eve "Swanee River” shows Foster’s ally growing in good reading. income of this state. emotional instability, his disillu has taken the blue ribbons for ef There was considerable discussion ning. o Canada is another country with sions aad disappointments, his ficiency many times this summer between talks and after on the Bobby Stanfield won a draw varied attractions for visitors and last. with Buck Kincaid for his will- gradual disintegration and even PERFECT DAY FOR which is now making a strong bid subjects discussed. tual death in a shabby Bowery -------------- o-------------- “ GRANDMA ” FARREN for tourists, Edmondson said. The next meeting of the league ingness to stand up to a larger rooming house. Here in the United States many NEW SANDWICH SHOP will be Tuesday, July 9th at 8 p. boy and give and take. Bobby A new March of Time “Canada made Kincaid respect him all the new and large tourists advertising The home of Mrs. Ida Wing was m. in the court house and mem OPENS UP SUNDAY at War” adds variety to this en- the scene of a delightful party re appropriations have been made by bers of the league are urged to way with an occasional swat that tertaining evening. cently when about 15 ladies ar cities, counties, groups of coun attend and visitors are always wel made him wince and give ground. Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Taylor of o------------- It was another good bout. rived very unexpectedly to help ties, states, groups of states and come. Santa Ana, California, have been The juniors were all fighting for FIREMEN’S BALL ------------------- O------------------- Mrs. Rebecca Ann Farren, affec foreign governments, which appro coming to the Illinois valley for some nifty prizes Buck gave the tionately called “Grandma" Far priations are being spent to reach several years to spend their sum DOT’S DINNETTE first, second and third best exhi SATURDAY, JUNE 22 ren, celebrate her 90th birthday. the same prospective tourists ami mer vacations. They came here OPENS SATURDAY bitions, the audience with their The honored guest was the recip vacationists as the Redwood Em because they liked the climate and Now comes the big event. The ient of many lovely and useful pire seeks. hands, selecting the winners. Mil people and have always enjoyed A new industry for Cave Junc- ton Childers won first, Grants Caue Junction Volunteer Fire de gifts. Following a happy social Existing travel agencies are in their trips here. tion is Dorothy’s Dinnette which Pass; Jackie Owens of Cave Junc partment will hold their first an hour dainty refreshments of ice creasing their budgets, adding to Last year when here, Mr. Tay will open its doors to the public tion was second and Junior David nual ball, Saturday night, June cream and cake were served. the competition for the tourist dol lor suggested to Jack Hout, (the Saturday, June 15th, under the 22nd I, in the American Legion hall, son, tail'd, from Grants Pass. Mrs. Florence Hallock presented lar, also greatly increasing the de Taylor’s have always made their managership of Mrs. H. M. (Dor ana this promises to be one of the "Grandma” with a delicious angel mand for publicity and advertis --------------o-------------- home at Hoquiam camp when here) othy) Smith. The cafe is located best dances of the season. food cake and another cake came ing material, the cost of which has that he build a nice little building next door to Scott's Market and is COMING TO THE TOP Everyone is anxious to help the ' all the way from a nephew. W. G. substantially increased and is still where he could serve sandwiches a new structure just completed by fire department and will be there Little of Rutford, Missouri. going up. and serve beer and light drinks to Mr. Smith, local contractor and to do that very thing and also to Added to this the cities and the tourists that wanted such ac builder. -o- have a good time. When the la counties of California are increas commodations. dies ask you to buy a ticket, don’t , Those who have seen the inter ing their demands for new high The suggestion met with a ready ior of Dorothy's Dinnette say it hesitate, it's for the fire depart FANS HELP COOL way construction work to meet in response, because many tourists is one of the cosiest places in the ment to buy needed equipment, H. & L. CAFE ROOM creased travel, adding to the bur asked for such an establishment city. New ideas have beeen in- and you may be the first one to den placed on the Redwood Em during the summer months. So stalled by Mrs. Smith that will Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Badden, pro pire association, which sponsors the need the truck. Mr. Hout, this year erected a new make her work easier and give her prietors of the H. & L. cafe, have highway program of the Redwood building out of knotty pine with patrons service comparable to any recently added fans in each booth, counties. a rustic interior that is conceded small city. RED CROSS DRIVE IN so their patrons can enjoy their Empire Edmondson pointed with pride to be one of the niftiest things meals in comfort. The fans also to the record of over nine mil VALLEY STEPS UP The counter is of the low var of its kind on the highway. help to cool the room and those us lion dollars having been expended iety with comfortable stools. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are going Booths are also attractive and com After our issue last week, tell ing the counter get the cool air as on the state highway system within to make their future home here fortable. The interior is nicely ing who had contributed to the well as the patrons in the booths. Del Norte county, perhaps a because they like it. They are decorated and gives an air of rest Mr. and Mrs. Badden have had greater sum in proportion to the Red Cross, several more patriotic property owners, having 60 acres fulness that will be appreciated by citizens came in and left what they the H. & L. cafe for six months, population than in any other on the Illinois river and will soon all who patronize the cafe. could afford, and that is all any and though they have had tourists county of the state. move their household effects to the from 34 states, five provinces of one could ask. Edmondson particularly stressed valley. A fine letter from U. G. Kap- Canada and some from Alaska the point that the work of the Orval Millard -------------- o-------- --- I penstein in California with a dol since last February, they feel that Redwood Empire association cov President of Bar Assn, County Gets Share lar bill enclosed helped the fund. the local trade is really the sub ers all sections of every county in The O’Brien Womens club sent a stantial part of their business and the Redwood Empire and is not de For Fair Purposes Orval J. Millard, Josephine lollar. J. N. Carrol] came in and are doing everything they can to voted to any particular district or county district attorney is the wanted to help, he left 25 cents. make them comfortable and en- highway route. In this connection, A total of $44,954.60 of state newly-elected president of thè E. E. Wagstaff likewise put in 50 joy their meals. he said, the association is just as tax funds was distributed to the Southern Oregon Bar associaton, o cents. Mrs. R. A. Farren and Mrs. interested in securing improvement counties of the state recently, it and Sam Bowe, also of Grants Ida Wing each left a dollar. This of the Oregon Coast gateway into was announced today. The money Pass, was made secretary-treasur- ELLEN CURNOW makes a total of $10.75 the valley the Redwood Empire ax it is in the is for the purpose of maintaining er at the election in Medford. Our quota is $25. We has sent in. Redwood highway. county fairs and results from a Mr. Millard has served as vice- Ellen Curnow was born at Reno, still need contributions. Leave Accompanying Edmondson on state levy of one-twentieth of a presdent during the past year. what you can, and don’t be Nevada, on June 11, 175, and de his visit here was W. H. Moulthrop, mill upon taxable property tn the Harry Skyrman of Medford is the ashamed if it is not as much as parted from this life at the Jo manager of California Parlor Car various counties. new vice president. sephine General hospital of Granta Tours, who also addressed the some others give. Josephine county received --------------o-------------- Pass, Ore., on June 6, 1940, at the chamber meeting, stressing the im ------ o -------------- $371.10 from taxable property to Claude Tucker Look out for autos. age of 64 years, 11 months and 25 portance of keeping pace with the talled at $7,421,918.32. The later Claude Tucker, local welter Irene McCasland Takes days. The Curnow family had ever increasing bid for the tourist figure represents the taxable prop I weight sensation, will fight Fran made their home in this part of dollar. Charge of Owl Cafe erty in the county aS listed by the kie Hdye, Thursday, July 4th in the state for the past 16 years. Her Mr. Moulthrop also compli secretary of state. Cave Junction. An announcement of interest to husband preceded her in death mented the chamber on its plans _. o— ■ — Tucker started training four the many friends of Mrs. Irene Mc only four months ago. for issuing a county folder de Send The News to a friend. months ago, has had seven fights, She leaves to mourn her death scribing local points of interest. Casland, is to the effect that she m •*•«»*•*(*« 11 •••«•«»••• I winning them all with knockouts *0000001 the following children: Albert W. has taken over the management of In this connection, he said that em in less than four rounds. His last ! COMING EVENTS the Owl cafe and will operate it in Curnow and James N. Curnow of ployees of all local stores should victim being Al David, stopping Grants Pass, Jamex H. Curnow of I learn all about the attractions of the future. him in the third round. Takilma. Mrs. Beatrice Corder the county, particularly the roads The new Owl as it has been ar The opinion of the Urongm u aluayi Hix manager and trainer, Buck the bet ” ranged is an attractive place to and Mrs. Sila» McClung of Granta and scenic points of interest which Saturday, June 22 — Fireman’s Smith, says Claude is one of the Pass, Mrs. Erie Fowler of Galice, JUNE dine, and with Mrs. McCasland at are likely to interest visitors and Ball, Legion hall, benefit fire bent prospects he has seen in a and Mrs. Irene Donaca of Ashland. hold them over for a few days ll-Wm McKinley nominat the head of the cafe, will make it department. ed for President. St Louis. long time. She also leaves one brother, Henry one of the popular eating houses in stay in this particular locality. 1896. Saturday, June 15—Card party o- Stancil of Smith Flat, Calif. In view cf the importance of the city. II—46 killed in train wreck party given by the Ladies Aux Funeral services were conducted near Miles City. Mont. -o- keeping in touch with tourists and THEATER INSTALLS iliary. 1938 at the Hull and Hull funeral home vacationists, now the most import Illinois Valley Grange by Rev. Harold A. Shaw on Sat O’Brien Woman's club meets first COOLING SYSTEM 20-¡8 persons Indicted in ant industry in Del Norte county, New York as German To Pass on Weeds urday, June 8. Interment wax at and third Friday, 2 p. m. sentiment among local business spies. 1938 the Granite Hill cemetery. Don't have to fret about hot people appears unanimous for a Illinois Valley Juvenile Grange 21 -U S Constitution estab At the next meeting of the II- . .......... . o nights when you go to the Caves lfehed as New Hampshire continuance of the county’s con meets first and third Saturdays The 4-H cooking and sewing ratified. 1788 City theater any more. Manager linon Valley Grange, during the tribution to the Redwood Empire of each month at 2 p. m. Larry Musil has installed a cooling ggriculturial period, there will be clubs met last week with Mrs. Lew arsociation. 22—)oe Louis won heavy Regular Legion and Auxiliary weight boxing cham system that makes the theater a a contest on the identification of Hammer and Mrs. Mildred Norman o pionship. 1937 meeting the first and third place to be desired these hot days weeds. This is going to be inter- to make plans for a program to be Wednesday of every month. 23 Democratic convention given Thursday, June 27. Cooked Mr. and Mrs. William Wasmond and cool nights. •«ting and educational, opened at Philadelphia. Illinois Valley Chamber of Com The assistant county agent will foods will be auctioned off with of the Orange and Black auto Next time you go to the theater merce meeting, every Monday tell Larry how much you appre attend to help. There will be a cake and beverages sold and pro camp have recently added another evening, 8 p. m. Noon luncheon ciate his cooling system and make prise given to the person who can ceeds used to help the girls finance rustic cabin to their accommoda second Tuesday of every month. their trips to summer camp. identify the most weeds. tions for the tourist trade. it a habit of going to the shows. « Speaks At Crescent City i
