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About Illinois Valley news. (Cave City, Or.) 1937-current | View Entire Issue (May 22, 1941)
Gateway to The Oregon Caves of A 4. Illinois Valley News ( ♦ •» A Live Wire Newspaper Published in the Interests of the Illinois Valley and Surrounding Districts Volume V Gone With The Wind This Week Cave Junction, Oregon. Thursday, May 22, 1941 O’BRIEN WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING Price 5 Cents OREGON CAVES CCC CAMP BUILDINGS Kieirby Neri .No‘e' of General Interest Al Currier Died Sunday In Hospital The O’Brien Women’s club met at the home of Mrs. E. J. Wilber (By Ed Dailey) on Friday, May 16. Mrs. Stiwalt, president was in charge. Twenty- ernon A. Goff, timber cruis four members attended this meet er of Grants Pass was looking for ing, also three guests, Mrs. Lackey Section 4 Township 89 South range and Mrs. Hoskins of Kerby and 8 west during the past week. Mrs. Hoskins, Sr., of Portland. ? Gone with the Wind,” which Allan Dale Currier aged 36, died The meeting was opened with Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Adams came opens with a Saturday matinee at an appropriate Mother's Day poem Sunday evening at 6 o'clock at in from their mine on Canyon the Cave City theater, is undoubt read by Mrs. Barrett. creek, to remain for a few days the Grants Pas General hospital edly the most faithful filmization without ever gaining consciousness . W <5 while purchasing supplies. All present enjoyed the distri- I of a novel in Hollywood history. bution of our “Powder Lady’’ from the automobile accident near It is Margaret Mitchell’s great gifts. George W. Thrasher, was in Cave Junction, when Harry G. story of the Old South without dev Mrs. Kretsinger, who is leaving Kerby last week and on his return Keithly hit him while he was work Shown above are three camp buildings of the Oregon Caves CCC, I ( iation and practically without elim soon for Seattle, was presented ing on the highway. Company 5483. The buildings from left to right are the woodwork to his new ranch near Murphy was ination. After this has been re a beautiful pottery dish as a gift ing shop, educational and library building and the technical service taking with him his mare and colt. The whole valley was hoping that corded, little more need be said as from the club. Mrs. Phil Patrick office and officers quarters. Al would pull through and get well, an unqualified recommendation made the presentation and in her David Webb has purchased the but his condition was worse than for the picture. Millions of readers usual pleasing manner, spoke of at an old fashioned barbecue din Lola Petersen residence in Kerby we knew, and he passed away nev consider the novel one of the the high esteem in which Mrs. ner at the camp. Representatives and expects to move from Elk val er regaining consciousness. greatest stories of all time; a faith Kretsinger is held in the club and Keithly was arrested on a charge of Medford District headquarters. ley soon. Mrs. Petersen left Sun- ful filming of that story must of community and of our sincere re- ' National Park service and the For ley soon. Mrs. Petersen left last of involuntary manslaughter and necessity make the picture one of gret at losing so valued a mem- I est Service are expected to be pres Sunday afternoon for Montana is now in the county jail awaiting the greatest of movie history. ber. We all wish Mrs. Kretsinger ent in addition to hundreds of res where she will visit her mother be- for the grand jury to hear his case. The picture is currently being and her family well in their new idents of this section. There will for sailing for Kodiak, Alaska, He made a voluntary statement shown in its complete, full-length home. be a short program of speaking where she will join Mr. Petersen, and will put himself to the mercy version — nothing cut but the Mrs. Babcock, chairman of the followed by a baseball game. who has been there for the past of the court. price — offering those who have entertainment committee, present Funeral services were held for The menu of the dinner, which several months. not witnessed it previously the en ed the following mother's day pro Allan Wednesday afternoon at 2 will be served out-of-doors in the — o- - tertainment treat of a lifetime. gram: “Song, “God Bless Ameri In order that the people of the camp area, will include barbecued Hurley Wilson and family went o’clock in the chapel of Hull «k Clark Gable is, of couse, the ca, by the members, Shirley O’Bri-i country may better understand the pork and beef, potatoes, beans, to Roseburg last Saturday for a Hull’s funeral home and interment perfect Rhett Butler. Technicol en, little Shirley very sweetly dedi setup and functioning of the CCC, sandwiches and ice cream and lem short visit with friends. During was in the Hillcrest Memorial park. or enhances his personality, which cated this number to all mothers camps throughout the United onade. Seats are being erected Mr. Currier is survived by his their absence Mrs. Keith was in already is the most amazing per present. In response to encore, States are arranging opportuni to care for all visitors. Serving will wife, Nellie and two daughters, charge of the store. sonality the screen has ever Shirley played “The Rose” waltz; ties for the public to visit their begin at 1:30 o’clock. Sharon Diana and Virginia Dale known. His work is the best of reading, Mrs. C. R. Stout; song, local camps to learn what the CCC and a son Allan Daniel, He Anderson, Clinton Lawrence All during the day visitors will his whole career. Equally bril “Grandmother’s Love Letters, Mrs. is accomplishing and how it is do leaves his mother, Mrs. Clara May be conducted by members of the Trefethen and Edmund Smith of liant is the work of Vivien Leigh. Earl Boyd, Mrs. Hoskins and Mrs. Currier Grants Pass, and one ing it. company through the various the Junior high school went to How any living girl can so close Wilber; reading, “She Gave Me My The Oregon Caves CCC camp buildings of the camp giving every Corvallis last week to represent brother and three sisters: William ly resemble Scarlet and duplicate Life”, Mrs. Chris Wendt; piano will observe its “Know Your CCC” the Junior class. Mrs. H. O. Smith Currier of Grants Pass; Mrs. Jessie that fictional character in temper duet, Mrs. Babcock and Shirley week May 23 to 30. Visitors will one an opportunity to observe the chaperoned the boys. All report Stumbo, Wolf Creek; Mrs. Fern ament and action is astounding. O’Brien; reading, “Mother”, Mrs. be welcomed at the camp and work details of camp housekeeping as I Kellow, Medford and Mrs. Edward ed a grand time. Miss Leigh does all this and more. Kretsinger; reading, “My 40th projects throughout the week but well as the facilities for education I Miller of Los Angeles. She turns in one of the screen’s Birthday” Mrs. Wilber; Mother’s especially on Sunday, May 24, al and vocational training of the Mr. Currier, next to Sam Bunch, Martin Sachse and daughter,' greatest performances. She need day poem, Mrs. Cook; song, when Company 5483 will be hosts men of the organization. Rosemary and Ed Daily attended had been employed the longest of not be said to be “going places.” “America, the Beautiful” by the the funeral services of Allan Cur any employe on the highway de she is the screen's newest star. group with Mrs. W. A. Brown at partment in the valley, and was rier Wednesday in Grants Pass. JACK NEALY, 83, Leslie Howard is more than per the piano. considered one of the best road —O'- ■ fect, if such can be possible. Oliv After refreshments were served, CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. Elroy and daughter, Ethel, and highway employes on the com ia de Haviland has never done Mrs. Babcock brought to a close went to North Bend for several mission's payroll. greater work and it is difficult to a very enjoyable afternoon by pay Jack C. Nealy, 83, died at 5:30 Z The pall bearers, all employes days visit. see how she can ever top her Me ing special tribute to our two p. m., Saturday, at his home, 430 o of the state highway department, lanie role. Thomas Mitchell is members, Mrs. Kretsinger who is West G street. He was born H. E. Gale of the highway de three from Grants Pass and three outstanding as Gerald O’Hara, leaving permanently and Mrs. Rob April 28, 1858 in Berry county, The Rogue River Coordination partment was examining gravel at from the valley were, Sam Bunch, Hattie McDaniel emerges as the ert Balzke who left for San Fran Moe., and same to Oregon in 1931. board, appointed by Gov. Sprague, the rock crusher this week. Harry Tresham, Joe Hudron, Lewis greatest actress the Negro race cisco, to enter a hospital. Mr. Nealy is survived by his gave notice to miners working in Theilan, N. R. Swacker and R. H. has ever known. Barbara O'Neil, o- “God Be With You Till We Meet wife, Josephine Barr Nealy. He Jackson and Josephine counties Badley. Ona Munson, Laura Hope Crews, Again” was another number sung. leaves the following 10 children: where their operations affect the Cave Junction Library Many Cave Junction residents Alicia Rhett, Rand Brooks, Eve- The next regular meeting will John A. Nealy, Hotchkiss, Colo.; Rogue river and its tributaries, to attended the funeral in Grants lyn Keyes, Ann Rutherford, But- be held, Friday, June 6, at the James M. Nealy, Grants Pass; Must Find New Home reduce their operations and stop Pass Wednesday to pay their last terfly McQueen, Oscar Polk, Vic- home of Mrs. O. E. Oppie, near Richard E. Nealy, Cave Junction; muddying up the waters. respects to the man they all Fred Mrs. Cecil King, Dryden; Ruth tor Jory, Eddie Anderson, We have been informed that it Some Red Cross sew- O’Brien, The board is composed of J. E. loved. Cane, George Reeves, Jane Dar- ing will be done. At this meet Nealy, Grants Pass; Jess L. Nealy, will be impossible for the Cave Norton, of Coquille, R. M. Alden, well and Everett Brown are all ing a review of D. R. Morrison’s Bremerton, Wash.; Mrs. Lewis Junction library to stay in the Galice miner, and T. V. Scott, brilliant performers. book, “Indian Lore” will be giv- Booth, Pionia, Colo.; Oliver R. Wedderburn, representing the fish Chamber of Commerce building Arnold. To Marie White, nominee Nealy, Buhl, Idaho; Oscar B. Nea Due to the length of this picture en. after June 15th. for next year, wax given the priv ing interests. only one showing will be given ly, Cave Junction; Woodrow The ladies of the library com ilege of serving. She was very The date set to start clearing evenings at 7:45 p. m. however Grants Pass. mittee should be looking for an surprised when shown her place (¡arden Club Convention Nealy, up the waters is May 30th. No- special matinee performances will He is also survived by 15 grand other location for the library. It at table. Aunt Mary White wax ef- tiers will be published to this be given afternoons at 1:45 in Ends Two Day Session children and two great-granchil- is an extra good library and should seated at the head and ax Unit feet in the near future. order that valley folks may see dren. be placed somewhere convenient Chaplain asked the blessing. Aunt --------------o-------------- The Annual state convention of ----------- —o-------------- the picture and attend the “Poppy to the valley people. Mary has been unit chaplain every the Oregon Federation of Garden Dance” Saturday night. --------------o-------------- CALIFORNIA MAN HELP NEEDED FOR year since organization excepting clubs closed its two day session in -------------- o — her year as President. In 1936 Grants Pass last Thursday and BUYS VALLEY RANCH SAT. AFTERNOON PAST PRESIDENT’S BELT LODGE TO she served ax Department Chap from all reports from over 200 ¡CLUB BANQUET lain. Souvenir folders which Starting last October, and just delegates, vfras a huge success. PUT ON DEGREE All who can are requested to be served ax place cards—with space One of the high spots of the con completing negotiations, Olaf C. at the I. O. O. F. cemetery next The Past Presidents of Glenn for the signature of each and Saturday evening, Belt Lodge vention wax the flower arrange Larsen has purchased the J. W. Saturday afternoon to help clean F Morrison Unit No. 70 held their other data were provided. Mr. Heaston ranch of 120 acres on the ment discussion by Mrs. Charles No. 16, A. F. & A. M. will meet for up the graves and grounds for their regular monthly meeting and McCullough of Altadena, Califoi Caves highway and 240 acres on Memorial Day, Friday, May 30th. first dinner meeting in the Unit M. C. Athey very kindly came in meeting room at Cave Junction to take a flash picture of the the Fellowcraft degree will be put nia. She demonstrated the use of the Holland road, near Holland. Tools will be needed so if you last Friday night, May 16. All group while at table and wax per Mr. Larson is a general contrac colored mats as backgrounds and on. have a pick and shovel bring them those who had held the office of suaded to have a helping of pie. All members are urged to at exhibited the latest gadgets for tor in Garden Grove, California, along. This is just a kindly tend, and all visiting members are flower lovers, as plastic wax and but will make his new property his thought for those who have “Gone President since the organization Each member is purchasing one of of this Unit in 1928 were pre the folders. It wax agreed to form home, moving to the valley in cordially invited. Refreshments “glass ice.” West” and will be appreciated by sented with the exception of Mrs. a permanent club and the follow Mrs. Daniel Heffner, president, about a month. He is starting to the entire community. after the degree work. Julia Williams, of O’Brien; in or ing officers elected: President commended the Illinois Valleg Gar morrow to build a garage on the o-------------- o-------------- der of their election they are: Mary White; vice-president, Joy Mrs. Ray Wilder left for Peli den club for sponsoring the main Caves highway property and later The Selma Health club was rep der of their election the yare as Badden; secretary, Amy Hussey. can bay last week to join her tenance of the Rough and Ready expects to build a new residence. Creek park. The club also re He will start improving both resented at the annual Josephine Zenna Jennings, two years; Ju Meetings are to be held semi-an husband. ceived many compliments for its properties and putting in crops as County health meeting Friday lia Williams; Irene Morrison ; Shar nually, the next to be June 20th. fe) S't""* •«»•••»••«••»• ••• ••••••» ; wild flower display featured at the soon as he can arrange to do so. night by Mr. and Mrs. Lew Krauss, let Slack; Mary White; Amy Hus It was a very pleasant evening, the I Mr. Larson is giving up a large Mrs. Myrtle Walton, Mrs. Helen sey, two years; Millie Trefethen; only sad note was saying good-bye i COMING EVENTS | Redwoods hotel. Mrs. Heffner said eighteen new contracting business to locate per Warren, Mrs. Erma Barnes and Emily Kellert; Joy Badden; Irene to Pearl Martindale, who left the AiiiBHiiNWMNiittumtHtiNtMtntitfiii ................ tel clubs and 100 members have been manently in the valley. Stallcup; Pearl Martindale; Lucille following morning for Kansas. Mrs. Emma Thompson. gained by the federation in the Friday, May 23 — Illinois Valley Garden club will meet at the' past year, bringing the total num PAST PRESIDENTS OF LADIES AUXILIARY home of Mrs. John H. Dow on ber of clubs to 106 and members to WOODWORKING CLASS. OREGON CAVES CCC 3049. Growth of the organiza Caves highway. tion has necessitated forming four Sunday, May 25 — “Know Your new garden club districts in Ore CCC” barbecue at Oregon Caves gon the past year. Mrs. Heffner CCC camp. concluded: "Let us all look for Friday, June 6 — O’Brien Wom ward to a year of good gardening en's club will meet at the home and most earnestly pray for peace of Mrs. O. E. Oppie, O'Brien. in this troubled world, keeping in Thursday. June 19 — Kerby unit mind always that contact with of the County Health associa God'is found in our gardens.” tion. May 24—Annual Legion Auxiliary GARDEN CLUB TO poppy dance. MEET FRIDAY Friday, May 30 — Decoration day. The Illinois Valley Garden club ■ I Know Your CCC Week May 23-30 » Miners Told to Reduce Work Regular Legion and Auxiliary will meet Friday afternoon, May meeting the first and third 23, at the home of Mrs. John H. Wednesday of every month. Dow on the Caves highway. Mem Illinois Valley Juvenile Grange bers are requested to bring flower i meets first and third Saturdays arrangements in old fashioned eon-| tamers. of each month at 2 p. m. In this nicture, the editor is sorry to state that two of tho past presidents were out of range. It was supposed all were in the picture, but when developed Mrs. Amy Hussey and Mrs. Millie Trefethen were found missing. Reeding from left to right, the past presidents are: Member* of the National Defense training class in woodworking Mesdames Sharlet Slack, Irone Morrison, Marie White, Zenna Jen are shown completing a 20-foot addition to the educational build nings, Aunt Mary White, newly nominated president; Lucile Arnold, ing. Th« boy* built the building themselves under the instruction of ( present president; Pearl Martindale, Irene Stallcup, Joy Badden and Emily Kellert. H M Smith, Cave Junction.
