University of Orejón
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 V.
No. IS
High School
Cave Junction, Oregon, Thursday, September 4, 1941
I THE BAD MAN”
& WALLACE BEERY
Jamboree had Boys Can Now
Opens Next
Everything
Enroll In
Monday
Even Jnpe
CCC Camps
Price 5 Cents
Kerby News Notes
of General Interest
County
Wallace Beery as Pancho Lopez,
whimsical bandit, comes Saturday
(By Ed Dailey)
and Sunday to the Cave City the­
L. M. Applegate end family of
ater in his most picturesque char­
Grants Pass were visiting Ed
acterization since “Viva Villa!” in
Dailey during the past week. They
“The Bad Man,” picturization of
also
attended the Miners Jamboree
the noted stage play. Teamed
last Sunday.
with Lionel Barrymore, he pre­
Kerby Union High School will
A. L. Mallery, educational ad­
By Dale F. Ginn
sents a swashbuckling, menacing j It’s all history now, but the 1941
open the 1941-42 school year on
viser
of
CCC
Company
5483,
now
Lavern
Sauer
is
cutting
wood
for
County
School Superintendent
Miners
’
Jamboree
was
all
set
to
be
but still kindly outlow, a veritable
September Sth.
Registration of
All of the schools of the county
Robin Hood cf' the cattle ranges. the best show ever held in the val- stationed at Crater Lake, was in his grandmother, Mrs. John Banta.
students is expected to toke up
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will be in full swing within the
Beery is at his swashbuckling best hy, but Old Jupe Pluvius wanted Cave Junction the last of the
most of the day.
Classes will
week.
He
visited
the
spike
camp
Mrs.
D.
M.
Cleveland
of
Butte
to
know
what
it
was
all
about
and
next two weeks.
as the fast-shooting, suick-loving
meet on schedule on Tuesday. This
The leaders of our government
outlaw, and Barrymore portrays came down at the most inoppor­ at Oregon Caves and called on Falls is visiting her mother, Mrs.
ly. ar’s enrollment is expected to
are looking to the schools to play
the testy Uncle Henry, only man tune time and tald the folks to friends in the valley. Mr. Mallery Ada Buck for a few days.
1< ich or exceed that of last year.
—O'­
an increasing part in the scheme
not afraid of the desperado. Their go home, he was going to stick states that CCC regulations have
One faculty position, that of
Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Adams came of national defense. In other
comedy scenes together are many. around for a while. And he stuck recently been changed to permit
Social Science and boys’ physical
Laraine Day and Ronald Reagan, long enough to send many home the enrollment of local boys for in from their mine for supplies words, the publics will be in the
i ducation instructor, held by Earl
recently of "Knute Rockne,” pro­ and kept many more from coming service at Caves Camp. Any boy and also to attend the Miners’ Jam- fiont lines of the defense effort.
Osborn last year is vacant now but
17 years old or over can enroll at bo ree.
out.
Because so many draftees have
vide the love interest.
will probably be filled within the
Nevertheless and regardless of the county welfare office in
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been rejected because of physical
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next few days. The other niem-
Jupe, the Jamboree was a decided Grants Pass or at the camp head­
Mi. and Mrs. Dan Pardue visited unfitness, the government is ask­
bers of the faculty will be: Ferd Bridge Club Entertained success from the stact to the fin­ quarters. Boys with typing abil­ friends in Kerby and took in the ing that we stress nutrition.
W. Jones, principal; Mrs. M. G. Last Friday Afternoon
ish. The Queen’s show was a good ity or clerical training are espe­ Miners’ Jamboree.
Through the WPA, and the surplus
Marcy of Grants Pass, English;
start, and from there to the cially desired.
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commodities, our lawmakers have
Earl House of Portland, cummer- I Mrs. A. A. Johnson and Mrs. Queen’s ball, which was declared
The local company now has a
Henry Howe returned from San paved the way for hot school
cial and Shop; Catherine Price of Mattie Seyferth were co-hostesses to be one of the best, and re­ membership of 120 and as a num­ Diego, Calif., wh< re he spent th? lunches. It is the hope of the Jo­
Weston, Home Economics and last Friday at the Johnson home marks from out-of-town guests ber of these will be leaving in past summer with his two s vis sephine County Nutrition Council
Girls' Physical Education and Le­ when members were entertained at were flattering, but nevertheless September, there wil be several and daughter. Mr. Howe wil! go for Defense that every school in
ri y Hanson, Social Science and a dessert luncheon and afternoon they were sincere. Everyone en­ important positions to be filled by to his placer mine on Canyon creek the county will take advantage of
of cards.
Li. ys’ Physical Education.
new men. It is also expected that veiy sh.>ltly.
joyed thmselves to the utmost.
this project and serve hot lunches
Preceding the luncheon each
Forty-seven new library books
The Carnival company, though one or two national defense train­
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to
the children.
have been placed in the library this guest was presented with a dainty a small one, was a great help to ing Courses will be conducted af­
Mr. and Mrs. Hawley Anderton
The objective of education is
corsage
which
corresponded
with
summer; fifteen more will be ad­
the local committee, for it pro­ ter the company returns to the of Klamath Falls were visiting not only to teach the three R's, but
ded within the next few weeks. the place cards at attractively laid vided something for everyone to camp here. Training for both de­ Mrs. Anderton’s parents, Phil Des-
to make better citizens of our
The high school library now con­ tables. The place cards were made do and a place to enjoy themselves fense and civilian jobs is being s>nger and fr.mily. On their re­
young people. When a pupil com­
by
Mrs.
Seyferth,
skillfully
cut
tain- almost 650 books excluding
and we want to say that the man­ emphasized throughout the CCC turn they took their daughter pletes his work in our public
from
tin
cans
in
the
form
of
a
leaf,
encyclopedias and dictionaries.
agement of the carnival was far program. Even a single enroll­ Carol, and Rosemary Sachse back schools, he should have a fine ap­
Janitor Harry Elroy has com- with the stem part coiled slightly superior to the average show. We ment period of six months is suf­ with them.
preciation for our form of gov­
pleted the varnishing of the floors and long enough to hold a small hope they come again next year. ficient to provide valuable voca­
ernment. If our schools fail in
bouquet
of
flowers.
and has painted a coat of hard
While the rain shoved the sport tional training experience for re­
(Continued oirtiage five)
this part of the educational pro­
High score award was won by activities to the bone yard, the cent high school graduates or those
enamel on the lower parts of the
gram, the teachers have fallen
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walls. During the summer he has Mrs. J. J. Villair, second and parade refused to be stopped, and who have dropped out of school
down on their jobs.
travelling
prizes
went
to
Mrs.
H.
taken excellent care of the new
it was run off on time. The earlier.
The county health department
lawn which adds a pleasing touch O. Smith, low score was won by floral float of the Illinois Valley
The base pay for the CCC is $ 0
has
been working with the county
Mrs. H. P. Bearss.
to the school grounds.
Garden club was the outstanding a month plus board, clothing, med­
school superintendent in mapping
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Under the direction of H. M.
and most attractive part of the ical care and recreational privil­
out a broader and more progres­
Smith, the new dressing and
parade, except of course the Queen eges. The total of these is consid­
sive health program. A vast
ered
the
equivalent
of
$75
a
month
shower room addition to the gym­
and her princesses. The float of
amount of supplementary material
nasium is nearing completion but
the O’Brien Women's club, al­ outside. In addition, there are a
will be made available this year for
the recent rains caused some de­
though not in the parade, came in number of rated positions such as
the
health classes. New health
lay in the work so that the rooms
later and was given a big hand, for clerk, cook, supply man, medical
cards
have been prepared which
will not be ready for,use for about
it was a novel exhibit and was attendant and crew leaders which
will
make
it easier for the doctor
a week after school begins. This
exceptionally well done. The pay $36 to $45. Advancement is
and
nurses
to know what children
project provides double the former
Kerby Health Unit had an entry rapid for those who show interest
School bells will toll in 9 and are in need of immediate medical
shower space and adds four times
and
ability
in
their
work.
in the parade and the Forest Serv­
possibly 10 grade schools in the
the dressing room area. Toilet
It has been stated that a num­ Illinois Valley and surrounding care. During the past two weeks,
ice entered many of their trucks.
facilities are being placed in both
Horsemen and other entries made ber of camps in this section of the districts Monday, September 8 and the county sanitarian and county
The rain of the last few days has the parade a very outstanding one. state have been closed because students, new and old, will start school superintendent have visited
boy' and girls dressing rooms.
\t the September meeting of the i brought a welcome relief from the
The mineral exhibit was well enough replacements have not been another 9-month “educational ex­ practically all of the schools in a
Union High School Board it was dangers of forest fires. There is, attended and the Forest Service’s received from the south to help cursion”, a survey this week indi­ sanitary survey. It is gratifying
to note the interest token in clean­
ch i ¡.led not to issue any district however, very apt to be an after­ exhibit came in for considerable keep the companies up to full cates.
ing up their buildings and grounds.
strength. It is hoped that enough
liar portation money to students math of carelessness during the interest.
Schools that will open doors on
Tn
some districts the buildings have
until the second semester of the drying out period to follow. The
One of the social events of the local enrollments can be secured September 8 are Holland, White,
been
completely cleaned and re-
school year. By the beginning of brush burner, the smoker, and the Jamboree was a dinner party given to insure the return of the local Payne, Takilma, O'Brien, Kerby,
ti e econd semester the details of camper are prone to say “the woods by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Brown of company to its camp at the Caves. Selma, Dryden, Central and pos­ nainted, both inside and outside.
In other districts deep wells have
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*L method of apportioning this are so wet that I couldn't start a Ye Rustic Inn to Queen Elva and
sibly Payne. The opening is in
been
drilled to insure a sanitary
money will have been carefully 1 forest fire with a blow torch.”
her Princesses with a few friends.
doubt at Payne pending whether
Farewell
Party
Held
At
water
supply for the schools.
As
a
result
of
this
false
sense
worked out.
It was greatly enjoyed and showed
a teacher can be obtained. Teacher
Finances Are Better
i of security, there is a danger of a fine spirit of cooperation from Ixjne Mt. Valley Resort shortage is state-wide in Oregon
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The financial condition of the
fires being left unattended and the Browns.
and probabilities were this week
districts, as a whole, is much bet-
Janies L. Logan
cigarettes being flipped away into
A few hundred army trucks
The clubhouse of the Lone Mt. that none will be obtained. Spence
ter than it was a year ago. Out-
the brush before being thoroughly came by each day, and while they Valley resort was the scene of a opened September 1.
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extinguished.
interferred
to
some
extent
with
the
Jane I.. Logan of O'Brien, aged
With the Kerby and Rockydale itandirg warrant indebtedness has
very enjoyable party given in hon­
There are now many places suf­ celebration, no one was heard to or of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Breech boards settling difficulties of ad­ been reduced by $7,886.1 1, bonded
'9 yi it', passed away last Friday
iin Grants Pass at the Jo- ficiently dry to carry a spark until complain, for we all knew Uncle and daughters, Marjorie and Joyce, ministration am'cably Tuesday indebtedness reduced by $16,-
chine General hospital, after a drying winds may fan it into a dis- Sam was giving his boys a good last Thursday evening. August 28. night Rockydale students will ride 279.65, notes at the bank reduced
illness. He was born May 5, ' astrous fire. If we are all con­ work-out and the citizens of the
It was a farewell party for the a spanking new bus to Kerby for by $3,498,000, and the sinking
scious
of
this
condition
and
con
­
valley and our many guests, were very popular family who left this school.
1 ’72.
Directors’ anxiety over funds have been increased by $2,-
tinue
to
use
prudent
care
with
fire,
glad
to
have
the
trucks
on
the
S rvices were held under aus-
week to make their home in Sac­ whether the bus would arrive for '■ ■ <
The prospects are bright for V
a
bad
fire
this
fall
may
be
averted.
highway,
and
many
appreciative
• f the B. P. O. E. last Tues-
school opening the Sth was re­
ramento, California.
profitable school year, The best
The Redwood Ranger Station hands of friendship were waved to
<1 \ fterroon at the Hull & Hull
lieved
and
all
will
go
on
schedule.
The evening was spent dancing
f n :.l home. Interment was at I wishes to thank all of the people the hundreds of soldiers passing and gay party hats and serpentine .Cave Junction students attend the results can be attained only by the
cooperation of all persons inter­
i of the Illinois Valley for their by.
4
I. O. O. F. cemetery.
streamers added to the enjoyment Kerby schools. White school has
Taking everything into consid­ of all. During the evening the installed a new water system this ested in our public schools. If we
Mr. began is survived by a son, , splendid cooperation in setting a
all pull together we can help save
i perfect record this season of pre­ eration, the Jamboree was a “pip."
to ( ere J. I ogan of OBrien.
guests were honored to have Mrs. summer.
venting man-caused fires within Every year it gets better and bet­
democracy
through our public
A total faculty of 14 teachers
S. A. Corbeil of Pomona and Paul
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ter, and we will be looking for­ Snyder dance an exhibition waltz wil] have the minds of authority schools.
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School Dates Given
ward to next year’s show, and hope that was gracefully and expertly in the 10 grade schools.
COMING EVENTS | I
Spence
school, in the Illinois val­
Old
Jupe
will
have
seen
enough
Faculty members include Ro­
Blue Uniform Stamps go
performed.
ley,
was
the
first school to open
this year to pass up next year's
........................................................ ú On Uniform Basis
Ranney, Holland; Mrs.
A bountiful supply of refresh­ berta
celebration.
Blanche
Freeman,
Spence;
Mrs.
ments and buffet supper were
(Continued on Paso Five)
Friday, Sept. 5—O'Brien Women’s
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Lorna Byrne, White; Mrs. Char­
Effective September 1st, the
served during the evening.
lub at the home of Mrs. Chris
lotte luinsberry, Takilma; Mrs. Ju­ WHAT THE LEGION
schedules for stamp issuance for
ENROLLMENT AT U OF O
The occasion was given by the
Wendt on Caves highway.
lia Williams, O'Brien; Norman if
the
state
of
Oregon
went
on
a
numerous
friends
of
the
Breechs
AUXILIARY IS DOING
. 'dry, September 9—The fall
In spite of the demands that and those attending were: guests Carothers, Dryden; Ila Mae Hig­
All
meeting of the Siskiyou district I uniform basis of issuance.
national defense is making upon of honor, Mr. ‘ and Mrs. Alvin ginbotham, Central.
Regular Legion auxiliary meet­
f the Oregon Federation of persons in the state who are re­
Kerby teachers are Mrs. Martha ing was held in the meeting room
ceiving some type of public as­ Oregon youth, to date, over 900 Bieech, daughters, Marjorie and
< ,.•■ den clubs will be held at the
sistance and purchasing stamps on new students and transfers have Joyce; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Van Holland, principal, grades 4, 5, 6; Wednesday evening. Reports were
Community hall in Ashland, be-
a categorial bdsis will, in the fu- indicated their intention to attend Zee, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Craw­ Frank O’Connor, grades 7-8; and made on the Jamboree and all
g nning at 10:00 o’clock in the
| ture, make purchases based on the the University of Oregon thia fall. ford and daughters from Smith Mrs. Helen Dickson, grades 1-2-3, members declared themselves very
m rning. Reports of club presi­
I income and number of persons in
Almost every state of the union River; Mr. and Mrs. F. Plaisted and Ruby Higginbotham is principal at well satisfied with the report on
dents will be heard in the morn­
1 the family. All groups are being and the territories of Alaska and Mrs. T. Aguair of Crescent City; Selma. Mrs. Myrtle Walton also the Ringo stand, even though it
ing. A potluck luncheon will
notified of the new purchase Hawaii will be represented in this Mr and Mrs. Fred Alley of Yu­ teaches at Selma.
had to close early on account of
be held in the park opposite
! amounts for stamps. Groups not group which will register for clas­ ma, Arizona; Mrs. W. Alley of Los
Adoption of a 114000 plus bud­ the rain.
the hall. Garden club members
having received a notice will be ses on September 26 and 27.
Plans were made for the Joint
Angeles; Mrs. S. A. Corbeil of get was the main order of busi­
ere asked to attend.
'excluded from the Food Stamp
Planning to enter the university Pomona; Mrs. Krull of Los Ange­ ness at the Kerby Union high installation of the Post and Aux­
September 13— Public card party
plan, because they did not fall this fall as a freshman is Frances les and attending from the Red­ school board meeting Monday iliary to be held at the hall Wed­
Auxiliary meeting room. Every­
into the family size and income J. Villair, Cave Junction, gradu­ wood Quarantine Station and Il­ night. U nion hixh school law calls nesday evening, September 17.
one invited.
bracket agreed upon by the surplus ate of Kerby high school.
linois Valley were Mr. and Mrs. for only a preliminary reading at Every Legionnaire and Unit mem­
September 11-14 — Pendleton' marketing administration and the
W C. Gage; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. annual school meeting and final ber is urged to attend and there
Roundup.
Oregon state public welfare com­
Mrs. William Athey and sons Seeley; Mr and Mrs. Pat Strong; adoption by the board, Mrs. Effie will be several invited guests. Pot­
U ine-day. November 26—O'Bri­ mission.
luck supper.
Howard and Maurice of Klamath Miss Jeanne Villair; Clint Thomp­ Smith, clerk, commented.
en Women’s club bazaar and i
Persons desiring more informa­ Falls, stopped in Cave Junction the son, Denis Corbeil, Ralph Huber,
Prospects for increased enroll­
It was voted to have another
turkey dinner.
Legion hall. tion regarding the new schedules
first of the week to visit the M Forrest Dunham, Robert Moore, C. ment were unpredictable, but in­ public card party Saturday, Sep­
Cave Junction.
can obtain it from the county wel­ C. Atheys. Mrs. Athey's mother, E. Eldridge, S. E Morgan, J. Tor­ creased mill activity was suie to tember 13.
Every Tuesday—10 a. m. Gar-i fare administrators or case work­ Mrs. Anna Mason accompanied res, Paul Snyder and Mrs. Gladys swell the year-round totals some­
September is membership month.
den talks over KUIN.
what.
ers.
them.
King.
So bring in those dues!
Issues Report
Schools In
Forest Fires
Are Still
Dangerous
School Sup't.
Valley Open
Monday