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About Illinois Valley news. (Cave City, Or.) 1937-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 3, 1942)
University of Oregon Gateway to The Oregon Caves IHinois Valley News A Live Wire Newspaper Published in the Interests of the Illinois Valley and Surrounding Districts Volume VI. No. 31 Windshield Stickers Available The windshield stickers validat ing the 1943 motor vehicle regis trations will be available early in December, but all motorists should bear in mind that the 1942 plates must be left on their cars, it was announced today at the secretary of state’s office. For the first time since Oregon started issuing annual license plates, no new plates will be is sued to motorists whose cars were registered in this state in 1942. They will receive instead a stick er, commemorating the one hund redth anniversary of the great im migration to Oregon in 1843. This sticker is to be placed in the upper center of the windshield, directly behind the rear-view mirror. Motorists were urged to make their applications early this year in order to avoid the mail rush of the holiday season. Stickers must be on the windshields after Jan. 1, but they may be attached any time after Dec. 15. PARTY GIVEN PHIL SAWYER The home of Freeling Sawyer on Caves highway was the scene of an enjoyable party last Satur day night when a large group of relatives and friends gathered to honor Phil Sawyer who was home over the Thanksgiving holiday vis iting his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Sawyer on Caves highway. Ganjes, quizzes and a social time was enjoyed by those present with refreshments served guests later in the evening. Phil left the first of the week to report again for army duty. ---------------o-------------- CLINIC NEWS Another very successful clinic was held at the Auxiliary room, on November 25 by Dr. Osgood and Miss Ganiers. Twenty-two pa tients were seen, five of w-hich were adults. Of the children, four were vaccinated for smallpox, five given tuberculin tests, seven given immunization for diphtheria and '8JW 'M^noo Sutdooq.w joj auo Adah Jones acted as assistant. The next clinic will be held at the us- ual hours on December 9. --------------- o--------------- Bridge Club at Floyd Home Cave Junction. Oregon. Thursday, December 3, 1912 GENE AUTRY IN HOT WESTERN He’s back again—that go >d lookinp, scintillating cowboy who knocks ’em «lead at the right time rnd saves everything including the pretty g'rl. We’re talking about Gene Autry in his latest western, "The Bells of Capistrano.” Did you ever notice sonn ‘bug funny about Autry. He never takes the girl away with him. We’ve seen him in a lot of his ! ictures, and he always leads up to the point where you think he’s going to pop the question, and then suddenly hops on his horse and waves a merry good bye and he's off for new fields to conquer. Anyway, that’s his business, but we think it’s funny business. This time he comes in a new red hot western that is going to make him more popular than ever with his many valley fans. ‘‘The Bells of Capistrano" is coming to the Cave City theater Saturday and Sunday nights this week. "March of Time” is also on the program with other attractive shiuts. -------------- o-------------- KIDDIES' PARTY PLANS SET Pl . ................................................. . Clinic at Auxiliary room, Decem ber 9th from 10:00 to 3:00. Friday, Dec. 11—Garden club's Annual Christmas party at Mrs. Babcock’s, Esterly mine. Friday, Dec. 25— -Christmas. Friday, January 1—New Year. Tuesday. Dec. 8- —H. E. U. meets at the home of Mrs. Lew Hill on Potluck Redwoods . highway, luncheon at noon. All day meet ing. H. E. U. meets every second Tues day of the month. Ladies' Auxiliary meet the first and third Wednesday of each month. Cave City Women’s club meets every first Tuesday of each month Illinois Valley Chamber of Corn- merce meets every Tuesday noon in Drews hotel cafe. Rationing Board To Give Help f ORE tension, excitement, worry and anger were consolidate g the r . cattered forces 1 ’ 1 crowded into the first 24 hours of World War II than in Alaska, quit Atta and Agattu on October 7. I -, an interview Secre were experienced in the other 364 days of America’s first tary of War E.-: ry L. Stimson an year of war. nounced that I y ti e end of 1943 the Within two days of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, army will be mere than seven mil lion soldiers. In Europe, U. S. Fly Japancsi troops began their invasion of the Philippines. ing Fortresses bomb Nazi sub base When, on Doc. 16, the United States declared war on Italy at Lorient and rij i e.i it apart. A few end Germany. American marines were battling numerically days later it v.as announced that superior Jap forces on Wake island. The heroic defenders of Wake island, who commanded via radio “Send us more Japs,” fell before the enemy eight days later. Meanwhile the Japanese were,; spreading their attacks over all the Pacific. Hong Kong surrendered. Then Manila fell. On the same day that Manila fell. 26 United Nations signed a compact to put an end to the dictator nations. At home rapid steps were being dace the nation on an all- taken e basis. out v (¡arden Club Party ¡dent outlined to the na- The And Tea Next Week tion its pr gram of war, and then named Fonald Nelson production Committees appointed at the boss on January 13. The heightening crescendo of the November meeting of the Illinois Valley Garden club are busily nation at war continued. Twenty- one American nations signed a unity working out plans for the Annual pledge at Rio. Five days later, on Christmas party and Charity Tea January 26. the first AEF arrived which will be held next week on across the sea in Ulster. Friday, December 11th, at the British Singapore surrendered on home of Mrs. C. C. Babcock at the February 15. One month later U. S. infantry and air forces arrived In Esterly mine. The usual Christmas tree and Australia. The following day Gen eral MacArthur, escaping from the gift exchange will be a feature of Philippines, arrived there to take the afternoon, followed by a mu command. sical program in charge of Mrs. Early in April the Japs had over E. J. Wilber. come almost all resistance in the Members are again reminded Netherlands Indies. Bataan fell on and requested to bring Christmas the ninth of the month, but Corregi decorations which are to be gath dor held on despite continuous ar tillery and air attacks. Then the ered later anil sent to the 3 wards I Japanese people were given a taste at Camp White in Medford. of war. On April 17, Brig. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle led a squadron of bombers over Tokyo and blasted vi GET RATION BOOK tal spots in that city. IS BOARD WARNING The remainder of the month was rounded out by men 45 to 64 regis Those people who have not ob tering on April 27. Sugar ration ing. and wartime price control by tained War Ration Book No. 1 were warned Wednesday by the the OPA went into effect the follow local war price and rationing ing day. The first day of May found Ameri board that they had better obtain can workingmen in factories them or run the risk of not being throughout the country producing able to obtain necessary food and more and more for victory. The other commodities in the near fu following day, Joseph B. Eastman, ture. defense transportation director, said Marvin Clark, executive officer for the local board, said that the first war ration book, used so far only for sugar, will be used for coffee, and for the issuance later of the second ration book. It is likely that many other commod ities will be rationed under second book. Clark said. Many individuals did not apply * /* for the first book, and others ap plied for the book but d'd not re I that train and bus service was to be ceive it because of excess supplies restricted. News came from the of sugar on hand. Coral Sea zone that the Japs were Everyone should either have the whipped in a great sea battle there, book, or should apply for it to the In the middle of the month Mrs. local board by December 15. Oveta Culp Hobby was named head of the WAACs. -------------- o-------------- The first air attack by the Japs on the American continent came on (¡RANTS PASS ELKS Members of the Bridge club and guests were entertained last Fri day at a 1:30 dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. Harry R. Floyd I with Mrs J. M. Smock co-hostess. Gobbler« fattening on piles of wheat grains centered each table, carrying out a Thanksgiving mo tif. High scores for the afternoon were made by Mrs. Mattie Sey- ferth. Mrs. Frank Halm and Mrs. ,1. W. Smith, who received Defense stamp prizes. Travelling priz • SMOKER, went to Mrs. Hamilton. COMING EVENTS Price 5 Cents Youngsters of the county will have at least one of their tradi tional Christmas treats in this war year if the Grants Pass Elks lodge has anything to say about it. Completed plans were an- nounceil this week for both the an- nual Kiddies' Christmas party, and for the annual Elks Stag Smoker, through which funds for the Kid- dies’ party are raised. The smoker will come first on the pre-holiday calendar, being scheduled for Saturday night, De- cerber 12. The Kiddies’ party will be one week later, on December 19. Leo Sauer is chairman for the smoker, and Harold Johnson for the youngsters’ event. Out of re-pect to the war, Sau ers said, the entertainment for the smoker will be less lavish than in pa«t years, and it is not planned to bring any outside entertainment here. There are. however, numer ous other events planned to assure as much diversion as ever, he said. I ■ June third when they bombed Dutch Harbor, Alaska. A few days later 99,770 persons, mostly Japs, were removed inland from the West coast. Then on June 12 Japanese forces landed in the Aleutians, on Kiska and Attu islands. News was break ing fast now. Elmer Davis was ap pointed head of the Office of War Information. Soon the navy an nounced (June 22) that it was con voying ships along the East coast. On June 26 one of the greatest news stories of the year broke when the FBI announced they had nabbed eight Nazi saboteurs who had been landed on Long Island and Florida beaches. A seven man military commission was appointed July 2 by President Roosevelt to try the saboteurs. The first days of August found Aus tralian and American troops pushing the Japs back in New Guinea On August 8 began the United States' Solomon islands offensive as the navy attacked the enemy fleet and shore positions. The marines landed on the 10th and established strong shore positions. Soon they were fighting on Tulagi, Florida, and Guadalcanal islands. Air, land and sea forces joined to beat off attacks by the Japs Heavy naval losses were recorded by both sides. Mean while in the U. S. six of the Nazi saboteurs were found guilty and ex ecuted; two were imprisoned. On September 2. announcement was made that U. S. troops were in Belgian Congo, and that U. S. planes were bombing the Japs in China. American bombers made another foray against the Japs on the Aleu tians. A Jap sponsored disobedience movement in Chicago was nipped by the FBI when it arrested 84 Ne groes and one white man. Wendell L. Willkie, on his round-the-world tour of the United Nations, visited the Russian battlefront and returned to Moscow toward the last of the month. Action in the Alaskan zone came in October On October 3, the army. supported by the navy, occupied the A' rcanof group of Aleut M — close to Jap-held Kiska The Japs, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker was miss ing with his plane crew as it was on a flight to an unnamed destination in the Southwest Pacific. As the end of October neared, the see-saw struggle between the Nazis and Al lies Hared up after comparative qui et. Thousands of Allies, many of them U. S. tank-men and aviators, joined with British forces and be gan the push against Rommel. Lieut. Gen. Montgomery said he was out to clear Africa of the Nazis. The first day of November found added taxes on many luxuries in compliance with recent passed tax bill intended to add billions to the treasury. Meanwhile in New Guinea, the Solomons, and over the Euro pean continent, the Yanks continued to dish it out On Saturday. November 7. word Hashed through that the American Expeditionary Forces were moving against Vichy. France, in North Af rica Vichy broke diplomatic rela tions. The fall of Algiers marked the greatest initial American suc cess in establishing the long herald ed second front. Lieut. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, in command in North Africa reported himself “well satisfied" with opening develop ments. Gen. Henri Giraud, French general who escaped from German prison camps both in this war and the last one. arrived in Algeria to organize a French North African army and “again take up arms side by side with forces of the United Nations for the defeat of Germany and Italy.” The closing days of America's first year of World War II were marked by intense interest in the news of developments on the recently opened African second front and reports from the far-flung battle lines of the Pacific. Chamber of Commerce To Hold Breakfast Meeting At the last meeting of the Il Mrs. J. J. Villair has been chos linois Valley Chamber of Com- en chairman for the valley for the mere«-, it was decided to hold their bond drive for this occasion, and r< gular meeting on the anniversary the valley will do all it can to help of Pearl Harbor attack, instead of L'ncle Sam keep on keeping on. the regular Tuesday noon meet Mrs. Villair will have canvassed ing. The breakfast meeting will most of the valley before the be held in the Drews hotel cafe breakfast meeting and will have a and everyone who can should at report on the bonds sold for that tend this breakfast meeting. ' day or pledges made, and it is ex- O. W. Green presided in the ab 1 pected that the amount will be ma sence of President Walter Free terially swelled at the breakfast man, and the regular routine busi meeting. ness transacted. There was some Besides having a good break discussion on th«- proposed ration fast. there will be an interesting board for the valley, but most of program, and President Walter the conservation was centered Freeman promises an hour of in around the Monday morning break teresting and entertaining feat fast on the anniversary of the ures. Remember Pearl Harbor. Peail Harbor attack. , Come to this important breakfast This should be one of the most I meeting, Monday, December 7th O'Brien Women's club meet on enthusiastic meetings ever held [in th* Drew» Hotel cafe. ■o---- ------- ‘ first Friday of each month. W. A. Akers returned from Cal by the local chamber, and it also Every'Tuesday—10 a. m. Gar ifornia, where he accompanied R I should be well attended by every Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps den talks over KUIN. E. Eckett several weeks ago. j one who can get there. j and support your country. J I IL E. I'.’s to Meet Next Tuesday will The hold an all day meeting next Tues day, December Mth. beginning at 10 o’clock, at th«- home of Mrs. Le Hill on the Redwoods highway. Followin potluck luncheon at noon no mb' o w ill hold a buxines« meeting at which time several im portant items will be discussed, the main subject will be Christmas suggestions. Ration Information SUGAR ."’iimp No. 9 in Book 1, good for three pounds, expires December 15. COFFEE Stamp No. 27 in Book 1, good for one pound, effective November 29 to January 13. (For bookholders 15 years of age or over only!. Residents of the valley have been quite perturbed over gasoline rationing, on account of having to drive to Grants Pass to have their applications taken care of. The Grants Pass War Ration ing board has made arrangements whereby residents will not have to go to th«’ city to have this work done. After Friday, December 4, all residents of the valley who wish additional gasoline, books R or C, can make their applications out at the News office, where M. C. Ath ey. a member of the War Price Rationing Board, will help them with their applications and send them to th«- head office in Grants Pass. The report of the board will be forwarded back to this office, and if they allow you the addi tional gasoline, the book will ac company the report. It has been quite an inconven ience for valley residents to go to Grants Pass, also a waste of tires and gasoline, but in the future this will not be necessary, as th«1 appli cations can be filled in at The News office. The blanks must of necessity be sent to Grants Pass, but they will get immediate atten tion and come back speedily, so there need be no waiting. Farmers, miners and men work ing in the mines or lumber camps, who must have additional gasoline in order to work, can make their application here and save the trip to Grants Pass. Anyone who can qualify for additional gasoline and needs it, come to The News office and make your application. O' — PUBLIC NOTICE CIVILIAN DEFENSE CORPS WILL HAVE TEST ON DECEMBER 7TH All emergency services of the county civilian defense council, in cluding such as the fire, police, emergency medical, repair and util ity corps, a* well as the state guard will undergo their first full prac tice air raid on the night of De- «■«•nber 7, it was announced Wed nesday by C. V. Signor, command er of the citizens’ defens«' corps. A public notice is being pub lished in local newspapers during 'he coming week to give warning of the test. An inspector is to be sent here by the state defense council to check th«' effectiveness of the county’s air raid protection services. The only thing different from an actual air raid, Signor an nounced. will be that th«* air raid warning whistle will not be sound ed, but will be kept silent so that it will give warning in the event a real emergency should arise. The above includes the Illinois valley, when all the corps of the defense council will be given a test. -------------- o--------------- WHAT THE LEGION AUXILIARY IS DOING Plans are in the air, but not up in the air, for a Christmas party for all Legionnaires, Auxiliary members and their families, or guests, to be hel«l at the hall on December 22 at 8:00 sharp. Will all adults bring one small gift for gift exchange. Men should bring a man's gift and ladies, a lady'« gift. The social meeting which should have fallen on December 16 has been postponed until Decern« ber 22. A gift of home made cookies has been planned for Camp White. Those donating should have their cookies, as many or as few as you wish, at the Le gion hall by the night of Decem ber 18. -------------- 0———— Misses Dora Hammer and Peggy Haberman returned to their home in Selma, after spending a few «lays last week visiting the form er's sister, Miss Louise Hammer, in Eugene, who is attending busi ness college in that city.
