University of 0re7„n Gateway to The Oregon Caves Illi nois Volley News A Live Wire Newspaper Published in the Interests of the Illinois Valley and Surrounding Districts Volume VI. No 23 80 Tons Scrap Metal Delivered Josephine county people re­ sponded to the first day of the two-day scrap drive with 160,000 pounds, or 80 tons of scrap metal, Henry Tetz, chairman of the sal­ vage committee announced Wed­ nesday. “Everything except a still was brought into the salvage depot, and collectors were continuing their search for a relic of the prohibi­ tion days,’- Tetz said. Directors of the drive were sur­ prised Tuesday with the donation of a brand new set of Simmons mattress springs. “We thought ev­ eryone understood the drive is for old scrap material,” Tetz ex­ plained. "We don’t want people to rob themselves of their com­ forts.” The 80 tons of salvageable ma­ terial included a variety of “every­ thing under the sun" from a piggy bank to an old German helmet and heavy farm and mining machinery. Pieces of scrap metal large and small were garnered from the town and countryside. Two wo­ men in the country at different places met the trucks on the road with their scrap in their arms — they were afraid the truck drivers had overlooked them. The Jerome Prairie school had the largest collection of any of the outlying districts, and drivers picked up between two and three tons from the Lincoln school in town. “Cooperation of everyone has been outstanding in this first rounty-wide drive fp> -ciap met­ al," Tetz declared. The Josephine county mill and state highway department donated the use of their scales for the weighing of the scrap. Each truck load was weighed before being taken to the City Auto Wreckers and unloaded. At the end of the two-day drive a check for the ma­ terial will be given by the City Auto Wreckers to the county sal- Cave Junction, Oregon. Thursday, October 8,1912 |KERBY LETTERMEN TO PRESENT BIG ¡SMOKER OCT. 14th Next Wednesday night, the Ker­ by High School Letterman’s club will hold a boxing smoker in the American Legion hall. Cave Junc­ tion. This date is Wednesday, October 14th, don’t forget it. Ten big bouts will be on the program which will start sharp at 8:30 and if you want a good seat, take our advice and get there early, for this is going to be a big night for the valley. It wouldn’t be fair to give you the names of the boys who will take part in these bouts. You will appreciate the matches much more when the announcer names the lads who will put on the gloves. The high school students have tickets for sale, and whether you plan on attending or not, buy a ticket and help the fund of the school for athletics prosper. But if you want an evening full of thrills and excitement, come to the hall early and get a good seat for a good show. ------------- o O’BRIEN WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING Asks Money Wardens To For Happy Inspect Price 5 Cents Kerby News Notes Chamber Of of General Interest Commerce (By Ed Dailey) Camp Road Homes The California State Highway commission, last week advised Moe Goldman, representative of the Redwood Empire association seek­ ing support for a 25-mile road from Happy Camp, California, to Takilma, Oregon, to ask help from the Metals Reserve corpora­ tion for the project on the basis of the strategic minerals which would be made accessible for war use rather than to seek merely federal support of it as a forest road. The commission said it would lend all possible help. Gasoline rationing will cause a shrinkage of 56 per cent in the state highway gas tax funds, State Highway Engineer C. H. Purcell disclosed at a meeting of the com­ mission. In addition he said, no federal money can be expected except for military access roads. There also will be a decrease in the money received from automobile license fees. Until the state can compute the amount of money likely to be available he said no progress can be made on the preparation of a 1943-44 state highway budget. The above story is from a Cres­ cent City paper, and through the good efforts of the Redwood Em­ pire association, the government may be persuaded that the Happy Camp road into the Illinois valley might be a good war move. Our own Chamber of Commerce should follow this up with our Washing­ ton representatives. Oregon’s state-wide organiza­ tion of block wardens will soonNe- gin inspection of homes to deter­ mine the degree of compliance with recommended precautionary measures against the threat of air raids, Jerrold Owen, State Defense Council coordinator, said Tuesday. The state and local Cifilian De­ fense Councils have been advocat­ ing preparation against enemy ac­ tion since before December 7. Ow­ en explained that every household should have by now made arrange­ ments to cope with emergencies. Homes which pass inspection of block wardens will be presented with special window stickers bear­ ing the motto. “We Stand Pre­ pared." Block wardens will make a complete record of the prepara­ tions and precautions taken in ev­ ery home. Owen explained that to pass in­ spection, home must be equipped with a reserve water supply, gar­ den hose, shovel, ladder, two buck­ ets, dark glasses, heavy gloves sand, flashlight, first aid kit, and some means of emergency light­ ing. Each home should have a refuge room equipped with window blinds for blackouts and all fire hazards should be eliminated, Owen said. Hurley Wilson and B. R. Adams returned from Cow Creek where they are doing chrome mining. Officers —o— The October meeting met last Friday at the home of the presi­ dent, Mrs. E. J. Wilber, and the day was perfect for the country trip. Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Hosk­ ins assisted the hostess in serving a dainty dessert luncheon after which the club came to order with the reading of a lovely poem and the recital of current events per­ taining to women, given by the members. The treasurer, Mrs. Hicks, gave her report and it was found that there was enough in the treasury to purchase a $50 bond, which was ordered. Mrs. Cora Morris was appointed to act ------------- o as vice president for remainder of the fiscal year, taking the place POLITICAL BALL vacated by the departure of Mrs. SATURDAY NIGHT Hurley Wilson to teach in Oak­ land, Oregon. Want to see a lot of politicians The delivery of nine knee com­ shake a hoof? Well, come to the forters, and nine bedside kits for dance Saturday night, under the convalescent service men, was re­ auspices of the American Legion, ported as having been made to the in the Legion hall at Cave Junc­ Red Cross and a new supply of pa­ tion, and get an eye full and a jamas and slips ready for distribu­ glad hand from most of the poli­ tion at the meeting. ticians in the county running for (Continued on Pag« Four) The program for the day was to office, for this is the politicians be “Women in Music”. Mrs. Hus­ ball and all of them will be out in sey, who was unable to be pres­ force with their cards to tell you Young Bride Honored ent had her paper read by Mrs. all about “Why you should vote Hicks on “Russian Women and Mu­ for me.” With Postnuptial Shower sic”, and Mrs. Wilber gave several And that’s as it should be. It Honoring Mrs. Robert Smith, interesting readings from the Et­ is a good thing to see and meet nee Helen Halm, a delightful post­ ude magazine, relative to women the man who is running for some nuptial shower was enjoyed by the as musicians. Shirley O'Brien office in the county. Meeting him Buzz and Stitch l-H club girls and rendered two pretty musical num­ on the dance floor gives you an •a feu invited guests when Mrs. 1). bers, “Tumble Weed” and “Dain­ excellent opportunity o size him I.. Looper and daughter Mildred ty Lady". Mrs. Cochran, in charge up and many times you make up of entertainment had a reading by your mind right there whether you entertained last Saturday. The center of attention was*the Mrs. Hicks, and Mrs. Leia Cooke want to vote for him or not. beautifully decorated dining table gave a most humorous rendition of Anyway, it's going to be a big where a complete wedding scene "The Wagging Tongue” in which; dance, and you will enjoy every had been worked out in detail with she had women in a most fantas­ minute of it. So put on the glad tic and ludicrious manner the rags and come out Saturday even­ candy and colored paper. After an afternoon of games in names of the various club mem­ ing. October 10th to the Legion’s which Miss Jean Beck and Mrs. bers. This was followed by an Political Ball. Frances Johnson won first prizes enthusiastic songfest with all and Joyce Payne, second prize. members singing. LARSEN SELLS HOME It was voted to re-vamp the I The honored guest was truly,show- ON ( AYES HIGHWAY membership list and to have 1 three ered with numerous beautifully classes of members, active, asso ­ wrapped gifts. Mr. and Mrs. William Wieland Dainty refreshments were served ciate and non-resident. The mem­ of Santa Ana, Calif., have pur­ by the hostesses assisted by the bership committee was to bring the roll up to date, eliminating all chased 25 acres of land and a new. 4-H girls. names no longer considered as modern five room house, from Pl'........>>•« V O. C. Larsen on the Cafes high­ members. ! The next meeting will be on No­ way. ( COMING EVENTS | vember 6th with Mrs. Hicks as Mr. Larsen received notice last hostess, assisted by Mesdames Mil­ Tuesday that the deal was com­ Saturday, October 10-—White Dis­ ler and Darger. Roll call will be pleted and that Mr. and Mrs. Wie­ trict Improvement club potluck answers to the question. "Why Do land will be here about the 25th of October to make their future .■nd social, G< < Te Wells home I Live in Oregon?" home. Mr. Wieland has been a oh Caves hignwey. --------------o------------- flooring contractor in California Thursday, October 15—Illinois for the last 35 years, and comes Valley Grange Booster Nite, j BOOSTER NIGHT to the valley to come and enjoy Bridgeview. PROGRAM EOR I. V. the climate, fishing and hunting, Every second Tuesday H. E. U. j GRANGE OCT. 15th in the future years to come. meeting. Mrs. Lena Payne ' ■ o chairman. The Illinois Valley Grange will BAND BOYS VISIT VALLEY Several members of the 353rd Every Tuesday—10 a. m. Gar­ hold a big "Booster Night Pro­ gram" Thursday, October 15th. Engineers band, stationed at Camp den talks over KUIN. Ladies Auxiliary meet the first This is the regular Grange meet­ White, were visiting the valley last Sunday. They visited the and third Wednesday of each ing mght aiw} a laige att< is anticipated. Oregon Caves and stopped at The month. The program will indeed be in­ News office on their return to see Cave City Women's club meets teresting and educational, and Ted Athey's bass drum which he every first Tuesday of each well worth making an effort for carried through France during month all Grangers to attend. The lad­ World War No. 1. Illinois Valley Chamber of Com- ies are requested to bring a cake, i Later the boys were shown thru i merce meets every Tuesday -jaaui »q; jajja poof) ¡>Jng Ralph Baumberger’s model rail­ noon in Drews hotel cafe. ! ing. road shop. They were loud in O'Brien Women’s club meet on their praise for everything in the J first Friday of each month. Buy your Defense Stamp, today valley. o------------ BEALS ORGANIZING NEIGHBORHOODS County Agent O. K. Beals was in the valley Tuesday organizing his crew for a meeting of neigh­ borhood leaders to be held Tues­ day evening, October 13th in the American Legion hall. This district comprises the com­ munities of Cave Junction, Hol­ land and Bridgeview: O'Brien and Takilma. About 30 leaders are expected to attend the meeting in Cave Junction. SELMA MEETING At Selma on the same night, in the Selma school house, there will be another meeting of the Selma and Deer Creek and Kerby dis­ tricts. About the same number of leaders will attend the meeting in Selma. Two good speakers from the Oregon State college will attend these meetings, one at Cave Junc­ tion and one at Selma. Valuable information and instruction for the neighborhood leaders will be given at the meetings and those in­ terested are urged to attend. -------------o------------- BARBER SHOP OPENS IN ( AVE JUNCTION Hilton Smith and family have One of the most interesting moved to Grants Pass where Mr. meetings the Illinois Valley Cham­ Smith will be employed in the Cou­ ber of Commerce has seen for a rier office. long time was held last Tuesday, when the new officers for the next Glen Young is at home from the year were elected and a guest hospital much improved but it will speaker electrified his listeners be several weeks before Glen will with some mineral facts that be able to go to work. should be known all over the county. Mi's. Hurley Wilson and sons, The new officers for the new Norman and Cubby, left Sunday year are: foi Oakland, Oregon, where Mrs. Walter Freeman, president. Wilson has accepted a teaching O. W. Green, vice president. position. W. F. Darger, treasurer. — o— Amy Hussey, secretary. R. B. Phillips is kept busy lately Dr. William A. Brown, executive cutting and hauling his winter secretary. wood. Dr. Brown, who has been acting —o— as president, gave the members a Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Robinson financial statement showing the were in Grants Pass on business financial standing of the cham­ the first of the week. ber's funds, which indicated a very healthful condition. -------------o—— At next Tuesday’s meeting, the “ALL THAT MONEY new officers will be installed, and a large attendance is most desired. ( AN BUY ”,SURE HIT As guest speaker, Lester Child, A film treat and a real novelty of Grants Pass, a nationally known in screen entertainment is offered geologist, gave the members of the to theater-goers in “All That chamber something to think about Money Can Buy" which opens Sat­ for a long time. Mr. Child did not urday at the Cave City theater mince words when he told of the with Walter Huston and Edward conditions concerning the develop­ Arnold heading the brilliant cast. ment of the minerals of this sec­ Translating Stephen Vincent tion, and why it has not been done Benet's whimsical Saturday Eve­ up to date and what it will take to ning Post story, "The Devil and get action. Explaining at some length the Daniel Webster,” to the screen in compelling fpshion, Producer-Di­ conditions whereby certain inter- rector William Dieterle has achieved a notable picture, stress­ ing the deeply patriotic note of the story along with its exciting plot. A bargain with the devil, and its outcome, forms the basis of the unusual plot. When a young New Hampshire farmer of a century ayo, Jabez Stone, is on the verge of abandoning everything because of hard luck, the devil comes along and offers him seven years of sue cess in return for his soul. Jabez eagerly accepts, grows rich in land and property but poor in the love and respect of his fam­ ily and his friends. And when the time comes for him to keep his share of the bargain he fights against his doom, turns for help to New England's great man, Daniel Webster. The noted orator, glad to help a fellow farmer, comes to the rescue but finds in the devil an opponen’ worthy of his abilities. His soar­ ing eloquence as he endeavors to free Jabez froc his infernal con­ tract leads to the crisis of the- RKO Radio film as well as constituting a stirring appeal to the patriotism of every American. Arnold’s performance as Web­ ster, and Huston’s as his suave an­ tagonist, are easily the best things these two favorites have given to the screen. Their work is splend­ idly aided by Anne Shirley as his loyal wife, with Jane Harwell, Simon« Simon, Gene Lockhart, and John Qualen in important and deftly handled roles. Also shown will be March of Time and a Disney cattoon. ------------- o Mrs. Maude Hagerman of Sa­ lem, Oregon, arrived in Cave Junc­ tion Tuesday to open the barber shop which C. E. Thacker form­ erly operated. Mrs. Hagerman has been an op­ erator for many years and is very competent to take over the shop here. While it might be a novelty to have a lady barber in Cave Junction, it is no novelty to Mrs. Hagerman. The «hop has been closed for a MELVINA KNIGHTEN couple of weeks and the men in this section will be glad to know Melvina Knighten, aged 78 that the shop is again open. Mrs. years, 4 months, 14 days, passed Hagerman opened the shop Wed­ away Saturday Oct. 3 at 5 a. m., nesday afternoon. at her daughter’s home, Mrs. Fan- o--------- ney Bell in Grants Pass. She is survived by her husband, Ladies Entertained By Jessie L. Knighten, and six chil­ Mrs. Werner Huber dren -three 'laughters. May M. Wimer, Fanny Egger Bell, Delia Mrs. Werner Huber was hostess Foster. Elorici I. Knighten, Wiley at her home on Redwoods highway E. Knighten, and Jessie D. Knight­ last Friday when she entertained en, many grandchildren and great eight guests at a luncheon and grandchildren. She was the grand­ bridge party. mother of Mr*. Howard P. Bears*. They celebrated their 63rd wed­ Guests were seated at a pret­ tily decorated table in blue with ding anniversary June 1, this year, harmonizing napery. Centering and were old residents of the Il­ the table was a lovely arrangement linois valley, having moved to of gailiardias in a low hand paint­ Murphy for several years and then to Grants Pa«s where they have re­ ed bowl and dainty figurine. Defense stamps and prizes for sided for the past 1 2 year*. score* made during the afternoon Funeral services were held at were awarded Mrs. C. C. Babcock, the L. B. Hall Funeral chapel and Mrs. J. J. Villair and Mrs. II. P. interment was irt the I. O. O. F. Bears*. cemetery in Grants Pass. (Con(lnu«