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Gateway to The Oregon Caves
Illinois Valley News
A Live Wire Newspaper Published in the Interests of the Illinois Valley and Surrounding Districts
Volume IV.
No. 44
County Court
Plans New
Cave Junction, Oregon, Thursday, March 6. 1941
An Editorial Drews New
(By Art Drews)
Price 5 Cents
KERBY HIGH
SCHOOL NEWS
Local Drag
President
Stoie Makes
Of Chamber
Fine Record
1
Villair Mill
(By Jeanne Villair)
I was wondering the other day
The basketball team was given a ,
why our little chamber of com­
big send off by the Student Body
merce don’t die, why it continues
Wednesday at a Pep Rally held
to struggle along with a mere
in the high school gym. Mr. Jones,
handful of helpers when it should
Mrs. Osborp, Mr. House and each
have so many more? When sud­
member of the team gave short
denly
I
had
the
answer.
And
it
pep
talks and expressed their de­
Court
The Josephine County
At a meeting of the Illinois Val­
Samuel Smith, proprietor of the I
All indications point to an early
put its foot out in the right direc­ is so very simple.
ley Chamber of Commerce held Cave City drug store, a Rexall sires for the team to return with resumption of operations by J. J.
A chamber of commerce is no last Monday, Art Drews was elect- store, is feeling mighty proud honors. Virginia Thrasher led sev­ Villair at the saw mill. If weath­
tion this week when they passed a
resolution placing the county's longer an experiment, it has long ed president.
these days, in fact ever since he eral yells and the team left with er condtiona stay good it is expect­
business in departments with each ago become a very necessary and - Arrangements were made to received notice that his store in the the schools best wishes for its suc­ ed that the plant will start next
member of the court taking his vital factor in the life of any hold an evening dinner party Mon- Rexall state list jumped from 72nd cess. The team plays their first Monday or Tuesday.
It has a i jay> March 17th the place to be store last year to the 59th this game with Eagle Point.
share of the responsibility. Fol­ American community.
Logging operations have been
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lowing is the resolution adopted: very distinct place to fill, one that selected
Watch
an­ year in volume of business trans­
the cause of most contention and
can not and has not been filled by nouncement of it next week. At acted.
The Sams Valley girl’s basket­ with new men at the head of this
RESOLUTION
ball
team will come over and play work, no further trouble is anti­
Whereas, the members of the any other organization. It has for this meeting Dale Ginn, county
Considering the population of
Josephine County Court have given this reason a recognition shared school superintendent and Ben Cave Junction, this is the most re­ a volleyball game with the Kerby cipated in getting logs.
onsideration to the matter of ef­ by none.
Coutant, county clerk will be guest markable recorf of any Rexall team on Friday night. Kerby de­
Everett E. Robinson, owner of
Therefore if anything is so vi­ speakers. Ginn to tell about the drug store in the state, and the feated Sams Valley once before the Redland Glad Gardens, has
ficiency and conservation of time
in the transaction of County bus­ tal to the growth of a community, county school situation and Cou­ list proves it, passing 13 other they are apt to do it again.
taken the contract to deliver logs
it stands to reason that of this tant about the county clerk's prob­ towns in its record.
iness; and
to the mill and he will have two
Work has started on the Girls' “cats” in the field immediately
Whereas, the work of the county very vitality it will live on and lems. Both talks will be interest­
Mr. Smith desires to thank the
Court is of such a diversified na­ grow in spite of neglect and abuse. ing and educational.
public for their patronage which League tennis court project this and hauling will start at once.
But
if
it
is
given
encouragement
ture it is deemed advisable to ap­
Suggestions were made where made this fine record possible. The week. Several of the Junior and
The mill will probably employ
portion certain of the supervisory and some little attention it will to hold the forthcoming dinner local store passed such towns as Senior boys have been donating 25 men and the logging operations
responsibility to the respective flourish until the whole communi­ meeting and how to serve, etc. Rainier, Vale. Ontario, Indepen­ their time to help grade it. The will take another 12 or 15 men.
members of the Court, to the end ty will be glad to acknowledge it Many suggestions were made, but dence, Hermiston, Wasco, Enter­ Girls’ League hopes to have most When the mill starts next week,
that each member will have more as a very helpful factor in its pro­ nothing definite was arranged. prise Milton and others some of of the work on it completed by the Mr. Villair expects to continue on
time school is out.
time to devote to the particular gress. '
The
above
named
speaker them over 1000 population.
through the summer. As soon as
Likewise we of this or any other should bring out a very large at­
portion of the work allotted to
the present contract for fir is
o
community are not self sufficient tendance and the committee will
The basketball Benefit Dance through, he will start his usual
him ;
given last Friday night to help the summer work on pine.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, unto ourselves; we can't be whol­ see to it that a place large enough
SNOW HAS GOOD
boys pay their expenses was a big
that Commissioner Richard McEl- ly selfish and get on for very long. to hold a good crowd and serve ■
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WATER CONTENT
success for they made ample mon-
ligott shall be charged with the Disregarding what we might think good meal will be provided.
ey to cover their expenses. The Women’s Club Meeting
IN MOUNTAINS
supervisory responsibility of the of our neighbors and competitors,
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Girls’ League supper given in con­ At Al Currier’s Home
transaction of business connected whether we like them or tolerate
The snow at the Happy Camp- nection with the dance was sue-
with County property, and also them or utterly distrust them and
Bolan Lake road junction was cessful also.
the business having to do with the their apparent motives, we still
The Cave Junction Women’s
found on March 1, by the Forest
Josephine General Hospital; and have a duty and obligation toward
Civic club met Tuesday afternoon
o
Service, to be heavy, solid and wet,
Be It Further Resolved, that our community that must be para­
at the home of Mrs. Allan Currier,
which indicates an excellent wa­
Commissioner Pete Fredrickson mount as well as broad and liberal
with Mrs. Bert Watkins and Mrs.
ter content.
have the supervisory responsibility if our community is to prosper.
W. F. Darger co-hostesses.
Now these are all simple facts
Although the ground was bare
connected with County purchasing,
Delicious refreshments were
in spots under the trees, some of
as well as the County Road De­ and I believe cannot be honestly
served followed by the regular
refuted, therefore I say whether
the remaining snow was 34 inches
partment; and
business meeting. The remainder
I deep on the level. The snow at
Be It Further Resolved that the you like me as president of the
of the at
hwas spent play-
X
the same time last year was 23
County Judge will act in the field Chamber of Commerce or Elwood
Sttfng verses and
ing
Through the cooperation of inches and in 1937 was 60 inches.
of public relations and handle al! Hussey as secretary is a very minor
discussing
AEevents.
The Jllinois Valley has had 15.35
other miscellaneous qiatters com­ detail. What is important is this— Ruth E. Crawford, home demon­
The next
g will be held
ing before the Court, in addition We have a community here, from stration agent, it will be possible inches of rain in January this year,
at the home of Mrs. Maud Sowell
to his regular duties as prescribed the foot of Oregon Mountain to for many people in the valley to 6.27 inches in February and 1.11
on Caves highway.
Hayes Hill, to Holland and the get the cotton and materials to inches up to the 5th of March. A
by law; and
County Assessor Merle Griffin
Be It Further Resolved, in the Oregon Caves. You and I are mem-: that is using the surplus products total of 22.73 inches for 1941 and announced Wednesday that the
interest of cooperation and for the bers thereof and our problems are of the farmers of the nation. There a grand total of 49.28 inches for period required for this year’s as­ SURPLUS FOODS
consideration of all matters of im­ common to us all; we have a vital is a great surplus of cotton, and the entire winter.
sessing in the field is to be cut FIND READY MARKET
portance relative to the transac­ organization that can be used like make home-made mattresses, and
The Happy Camp road is open from the usuaLsix or eight months IN ILLINOIS VALLEY
tion of County business, that the it has been in the past to help us full instructions on how to make to a point just above the Lucky to less than three months by the
three members of the County get the things we want. We have them. This is part of the work Strike mine, or 9% miles from the temporary addition to th« staff
Surplus foods which will be
Court, together with the Clerk a duty to our community and a the agricultural and home econom­ Takilma road.
of two deputy assessors in line available to families taking part
ics extension unit is helping in this
of the Court and the District At­ privilege to render that duty.
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with what he said was the system in the Food Stamp Plan in the Il­
torney, will meet in session each
The Chamber of Commerce work.
used in most other Oregon coun­ linois Valley during the March 1
The first thing to know is — JUDY GARLAND IN
Tuesday, at 10 o’clock a. m.; and needs your interest and assistance.
ties.
through March 31 period were an­
who is eligible to get the cotton? GEORGE M. COHAN’S
Be It Further Resolved that the
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The new men will not increase nounced today by M. Louis Belan-
Any family living in the valley MUSICAL COMEDY
above shall only relate to super­
costs for the assessor’s department, gie, area supervisor. These are
visory matters and shall not re­ District Attorneys’
that has an annual net income not
for by obtaining the appraisals by the surplus foods which may be ob­
exceeding $500 may participate
lieve the Court as a body from P»v Boost Approved
Introducing Judy Garland in June 1 each year, the office work tained in exchange for blue surplus
rendering ultimate decisions on all
whether or not engaged in agricul­ her first solo starring role and method will provide for assessing food stamps in local stores.
matters of County business.
The joint ways and means com­ ture. Families exceeding four per­ in her first “grown up” love af­ of all property within a few
The nationally designated sur­
Done and dated in open Court mittee approved Tuesday the dis­ sons in size may add $50.00 to the fair, “Little Nelllie Kelly,” com­ months of March 1, and hence will plus foods available in all areas
this 5th day of March, 1941.
trict attorneys' salary increase bill, net income maximum per person. ing to the Cave City theater Sat­ be fairer and more accurate, he for the March 1 through March
W. A. Johnson,
Where do you get the application urday and Sunday, is 'heralded1 said.
which would cost the state $168,-
31 are the same as those which
County Judge.
200 a biennium, an increase of blanks? From the H. E. U. chair­ as giving the popular young ac­
Everett Harmon of Grants Pass, were obtainable for the February
Richard McElligott,
$18,600 over the past biennium. man in the valley, or from the tress her fullest opportunity dra­ Josephine county assessor back 1 through February 28 period.
Co. Commissioner.
Salary increases include: Benton Farm Security office if you are matically to date. Stepping tem­ about 1900, began Monday assess­
The complete list of blue stamp
Pete Fredrickson,
and Josephine, $1,800 to $2,100 a a client or from the Extension porarily out of "kid” roles. Miss ing property over an area includ­ foods obtainable in all Stamp Plan
Co. Commissioner.
year; Klamath, $2.400 to $2,700; office in the court house.
Garland beomes a grown-up and ing Williams, Murphy and Wilder- areas for March includes: Fresh
I^ne, $2,700 to $3,000.
Where do you send your appli­ adds new glory to her acting and ville, as one of the special dep- grapefruit, oranges, apples, and
o-
«
The committee rejected a meas­ cation? Bring or send your appli­ singing fame. Teamed with her uties.
pears, onions (except green on­
ure to abolish the $5 divorce fee cation to Ruth E." Crawford in the for histrionic honors are George
Ortis Seat, farmer living near ions), Irish potatoes, butter, rais­
Resuscitator Fails
courthouse before April 1st. This Murphy and Charles Winninger, Cave Junction, was to begin Wed- ins, rice, pork lard, al) pork (ex­
that goes to district attorneys.
To Save Baby’s Life
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is important, before April 1st.
with an excellent supporting cast. nesday his assignment of assessing cept that cooked or packed in met­
The county AAA committee will
O.
E.
s.
MEMBERS
The story, based on George M. for the whole Illinois valley and al containers), corn meal, shell
The city resuscitator was used
pass on the eligibility of the ap­ Cohan’s famous play, deals with a Deer Creek valley area, or all of eggs, dried prunes, hominy (corn)
vainly for two hours early last Sat­ VISIT GLENDALE
plication.
young Irish girl who marries the county south of Hayes hill.
grits, dry edible beans, wheat flour
urday morning in an attempt to
It will cost 85 cents per mat­ against the wishes of her father,
Robert Hart Jr., permanent dep­ annd whole wheat (graham) flour.
Last Friday evening Kerby ’ and trees, and now you want to know
save the life of a daughter born
uty, is to cover the area north of
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to Mr. and Ben F. George at 12:10 Grants Pass O. E. S. chapters i were who will make the mattresses? A who vows that he will never, so
Grants Pass, including Merlin, Hu­
long
as
he
lives,
speak
to
her
hus
­
guests
of
the
Glendale
Chapter,
a. m., Saturday, in Josephine Gen­
man and his wife should bring a
Order of Eastern Star, at a dis­ neighbor and his wife. The four band. He keeps his word in spite go, Grave Creek and Wolf Creek. Oregon Motorists Use
eral hospital.
Griffin himself will do the as­ 17,918,606 Gallons of Gas
The infant died at about 6 a. m., trict meet, at which time Worthy work from 8 a. m. till 5 p. m. One of the fact that he, along with the
sessing for Grants Pass.
other
two,
comes
to
America
to
Grand
Matron
Hallie
Huntington
due to failure of its lungs to ex­
mattress is finished for the first
The assessor cited two chief ad­
Traffic accidents killed 8.8 per­
pand. The resuscitator was oper­ of Eugene, made her official vis­ couple. The next day the four re­ live. In America the daughter dies,
vantages
to the “speed-up." March sons per 100,000,000 miles of trav­
leaving
behind
her
an
infant
ated by Fire Chief Homer Grable. it.
turn and make a mattress for the named Nellie. As the child grows 1 is the assessment date set by law,
el in Oregon during the month of
Following the meeting refresh­ second couple,
Four people work- older sha ia torn between love for and what is owned by the respect­
January, it was announced recent­
ments were served from a buffet ing can make
one mattress each her fatheV and love for her grand­ ive taxpayers on that date is the
ly at the traffic safety division of
table, beautifully de< orated with day.
COMING EVENTS I lovely spring flowers.
father. In the end the two men taxable property for the ye^r. The the state department.
Where will the mattresses be are reconciled through her efforts. new method will provide for as­
Making the trip were Mr. and
This death rate is slightly under
made? In community centers de­ Portray* Both Role*
sessing of all property within a the rate of 9.8 for the month of
Mrs. Raohael Leonard, Mrs. H. O.
Saturday, March 8—Dance given Smith, Mrs. John W. Smith, Mrs. pending upon the number of ip­
Miss Garland portrays both few months of March 1, and hence January a year ago.
by Co. 5482 CCC, Legion hall. L. H. Grizzell, Mrs. Ruth Tycer, plications received. If there are roles, enacting first the young Irish will be fairer and more accurate,
Oregon n\otorists used 17,918,-
Everyone is invited. Five piece Mrs. George W. Thrasher, Mrs. enough applications there will be mother, and later the thoroughly he said.
600 gallons of gasoline in January,
a working unit in the valley.
Griffin said that the second ad­ an increase of 1,926,130 gallons
band with vocalist.
Americanized daughter. The songs
Lola Petersen, Mrs. Lucius Robin­
Remember, the dead line is April she sings include “It’s a Great vantage is that the early conclu­
Tuesday, March 11—The H. E. U. son, Mrs. Myrtle Walton, Mrs. Ebb
Make your application at Day for the Irish,” Pretty Girl sion to assessing will provide the over the January total a year ago.
will meet at the home of Mrs. Hogue, Mrs. John Ulrich, Mrs. 1st.
This increase in travel, and th«
Milking Her Cow,” and the more office staff a much longer time in fact that traffic fatalities during
Harry O. Smith, Oregon Caves Ortis Seat, Mrs. Harry R. Floyd, once.
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which to check the tax roll, and the month totaled 18, exactly the
modem “Singin’ in the Rain.”
highway.
Mrs. M. C. Athey, Mrs. Cora
OREGON CAVES CCC
enable
it to find errors and cor­ same as during January of 1940.
Murphy
is
seen
as
Miss
Garland's
Barnes,
and
George
Wells.
Regular Legion and Auxiliary
ANNOUNCES DANCE
husband, and later as her father. rect them before the start of bal­ resulted in the improvement in the
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meeting the first and third
Charles Winninger appears as the ance computing.
Wednesday of every month.
death rate.
Ditch Screening Bill
A dance will be given Saturday, grandfather. The young baritone,
During this field assessment
o
O’Brien Woman’s club meets first G cps To Gov. Sprague
March Sth, at the American Leg­ Douglas McPhail, remembered for work the courthouse office will be
and third Friday, 2 p. m.
ion hall, by Company 5483, of the his work in “Babes in Arms,” is closed at the noon hour as there
Capt. J. W. Scobey of the CCC,
Illinois Valley Juvenile Grange
The senate passed and sent to Oregon Caves CCC.
the romantic interest of the young will be only one deputy. Miss Alms with headquarters in Medford,
meets first and third Saturdays the governor late yesterday a bill
Music will be furnished by W. Nellie, and Arthur Shields, of the Griffin, on duty there, the assess­ was a visitor to the Oregon Caves
of each month at 2 p. m.
CCC camp last Friday. While in
by Representative Martin and Sen­ F. Robinson’s orchestra, which Abbey Players, is McPhails fa­ or said.
Cave Junction Townsend Club No. ator Wipperman to authorise the consists of a five piece band with ther.
Jackson County Assessor C. A. the valley he stopped to visit at
1, meets every Tuesday night in state game commission to spend a vocalist.
Myers announced this week the the News office. Capt. Scobey was
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the Chamber of Commerce 11.000 for screens in irrigation
Everyone is most cordially in­
Harry R. Floyd was transacting names of 10 deputy assessors who formerly the Lieutenant in charge
building.
ditches in Josephine county.
of the Oregon Caves CCC camp.
vited to attend.
business in Grants Paw, thia week. are to assist him this spring.
Procedure
Next Week
Mattress
Making
At Home
Griffin Cuts
Time For
Assessment