Illinois Valley News, Thursday, March 29, 1945
Illinois Valley News
An independent newspaper devoted to the development of the richest
valley in the world, the Illinois Valley and its surrounding districts.
Published every Thursday at Cave Junction, Oregon by the Illinois
Valley Publishing Company.
Entered as second-class matter June 11. 1937, at the Post Office at
Cave Junction, Oregon, under the act of March 3, 1879
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Editor
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Peeping
Polly
who are interested are urged to
I CAVE JUNCTION COMMUNITY for the text.
The choir sang “The Palms” as come.
CHURCH
We rejoice to learn that the
a special number.
0.
F. Lee family are back with us
There
will
be
choir
practice
this
There were 64 in Sunday school
last Sunday. The “Junior” class i Friday evening at the church. All again.
By Polly
received a word of commendation
Herself
for perfect attendance. “Buster”
WINDOW FRAMES
WARDROBE '
Martin placed the figures on the 1
CLEANERS
Any kind or any size
A NUMBER OF FAMILIES un board for Mrs. Nicholson’s felto-
made at
Grants Pass
successfully house-hunting in Cave gram story.
Junction.
your
cleaning
and
press-
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Rev. Gray's scripture reading
Valley Lumber Co.
ing work to us — We will mail
IDA WING moving to her new was found in Matt. 21:1-19, a por it back cleaned and pressed.
221 West F St
Phone 47
tion of the 10th verse being used
home in G. P.
HARRY WELLS “putting out” a
fire with a bucket of gasoline which
he had mistaken for a bucket of
water.
TRACY’S
GO TO CHURCH
STEAK HOUSE
HAROLD BOWERMAN getting |
Grants Pass
his tongue twisted on an old adage,
serenely remarking “I’m suck of
The Illinois Valley News reserves the right to reject any advertising broking eggs.”
copy which i> deems objectionable. Advertising rates on application
KEN HAMILTON being
HULL & HULL
gratulated” on his winnings
the stink was just about all you penny-ante.
BOYS AND GIRLS
FUNERAL HOME
could stand. I was glad when we
HANK MELLOW giving
IN THE SERVICE
Ambulance
service day or nile
loosened up a line and some am
MOM a thrill.
210 West “A”
Phone 334
The ammonia
monia
came
out.
Continued from Page One
FLORENCE LOOPER off
smell overcame the other odor for
a while. Also the building was Portland again.
hoist that I sure wish I had at I
SAM BUNCH wondering if
still burning and it was very hot
home. It looked like it was brand
Daily Freight Service
and smoky. Of course, it was stormy weather would never end.
new, and was not hurt at all. The
GRANTS PASS. PORTLAND,
just smouldering. The insulation
JEANNE VILLAIR home for
paint hadn’t even been blistered
end SAN FRANCISCO
will probably burn for weeks. They spring vacation.
on jt. If I was footloose and ha<J
use rice hulls for insulation. They
JACK HANCE losing his socks
Pierce Auto Freight
nothing to come back to I would
sure had wonderful equipment but —to the laundry.
K. C. HAMILTON, Local Agent
be tempted to stay here after the
most of it was ruined. This stuff
JIM CHAMPION being razzed
war and go into refrigeration. It
we were salvaging today was not
about getting his name in P. P.s
is a fine opportunity as everything
hurt, however. They have an ice
column so often.
has to be started all over, and the
RADIO REPAIRING
close for I have to go to bed and
army is only going to fix up what
CHILDREN and DOGS blocking
get caught up on my sleep.
Robert C. Lackey
is most essential.
traffic in the middle of Cave Junc
With Love,
I saw a Jap shot the other day.
14 Year* Experience
tion.
DALE.
He was a prisoner and he jumped
OSCAR WATERMAN hauling
Pfc. Dale Vahrenwald 39092197
Box 37, Kerby, Ore.
out of the Jeep they were taking
Recon. Section Hdq. 607 T. I). Bn. Salvation Army Lassies around.
I
him in with. He didn't even get
APO 230, c/o P. M., New York,
across the street, they pumped him
I
N. Y.
so full of holes that he looked like
Grants Pass
a sieve. Oh I have been having
some experiences that I wouldn’t
Word recently received from
take a lot for.
Mrs. Ellis Wells states that her
Well, I don’t think I have any husband is now Sgt. Ellis Wells,
more to say tonight. This writing and has had that rating since he
by candle light is not the easiest landed tn Italy more than a year
thing anyway. Hope everyone is ago.
O. K. My love to Grandma.
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Love, PHIL.
DANCE SATURDAY
The above was received by Mr.
The American Legion will give
and Mrs. Freeling L. Sawyer from
a dance Saturday, March 31st, in
their son, Phil.
the Legion hall, Ladies Auxiliary
will serve midnight lunch, Come
early
and enjoy yourself.
Somewhere in South Pacific
3-18-45
Dearest Folks: This is Sunday
and thought I better drop a line- to
WELDING
let you know that I am O. K. and
hope this finds you the same. I
Portable welding service that
just got through taking a shower
can go to your place of busi
ness.
and feel much better.
I done some washing yesterday
Arc and Acetylene welding.
and am packing my sea bag again
this morning. I had a little of the
war news and they sure are giving GORDON’S WELDING
the Germans heck over there. So
AND REPAIR
you can put another plate on the
Kerby, Oregon
table next Xmas (maybe two). I
still haven’t got no mail since I
have been here, I should have
sume in th«« next couple of days. I
want to write to Harry today as
I keep putting it off. But I will
Join us in singing Easter hymns—and bring your
get it written today and also on««
family and friends. There is no more glorious
to Dale. 1 have only written to
We want to sincerely thank our many
a**ure* »n
Vera two or three times since I pre<i.um
__f,,red «o 7<”»r
Holy Day observance—there is no time when you
patrons and friends for their loyal pat
,*«d in»*rum,n<
have been here.
more
strongly want to be in a church.
I will hav«« to close pretty soon
ronage while we were owners of the
as I am about out of news. Hav««
Owl cafe.
comp to church easter unday
you heard from Berniece lately. 1
should drop her » line.
I went to a show last night and
We hope you will give the same loyal sup
Assembly of God. Kerby
also to a small smoker that was
port
to
the
new
owners
of
the
Owl
Cafe.
pretty good. I think 1 will go to
Bridgeview Community Church
the -how tonight as it is a Western.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson, that you
I just got through reading the book Clssrer
Cave Junction Community Church
cian at””'« ,h' 1 “
have so generously given us in the past.
a couple of days ago. When I get
stationed to where 1 am going 1
‘■WAV.'.'.W/A-.WA-.'/.-. w /. s '.SS'.V.V.V.W.W.V.W.
am going to have you send some
magazines so I can have something
to read in my sjmrr- time.
JAMES RICHMOND
I will close for now and hope to
632 North Fifth Street
hear from you soon.
WE LOAN YOU TIRES
Love. AMOS.
Grants Pass, Oregon
WHILE WE RECAP YOURS!
Amos ('. Vahrenwaid. Tm, 3 c,
6557116, Navy. 3205, Camp 4
Save Your Tire* With
c-o APO San Francisco, Calif
Outside of Josephine County
22 00
One Year
SUNDAY
The GOLDENR ULE
1
THANKS
:
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Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Whitehead
ALMANAC
'Firestone
It E C A P P I \ <,
3*13 I
Dearest Mom. Dad and All: Will
write you a line tonight and wish
I was there too.
I am in very good health and 1 »
hope 1 stay that way over here. I
have been seeing lots of country
now, but the last few days we
have been resting.
I have been in the army for 3
years this month and I have been
across one year
I hav«« three
campaign stars.
Thev are for
Normandy, Northern Franc« and
Germany. 1 think I have another
one on the way.
I am telling you what I had for
supper tonight: Chicken, potatoes,
tomatoes, apples, white bread,
butter, coffee and tomato juice for
the night drink. 1 am «'«ting some
chocolate candy as I am writing
this fetter.
I hope you got all my packages
that I sent home to you.
There are 5 men who the Sgt I
and I cook for.
I would have written sooner but |
they have been keeping me pretty |
busy.
I got to write to Amos and Ber
niece tonight. I am coming to a ,
hod
Factory-M
Somewhere in Germany
*oo-i*
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Free Inspection! Prompt service!
Drive in today—your tires may be
at the danger point!
‘lie u nct-er lev at leisure then when al
tenure"—Cicero
CERTIFICATE
APRIL
t
NEEDED
2-Wilson calls on Congres*
■“to declare war against
Germany 1917
■ X Y Z" paper* sent to
Congress and published.
1798.
4—U S Ceas’ Guard es-.it>
lished as Revenue Ma-
K
" 1 V
$-War rmar.es Corpora
tin created to assist war
industries. 1918.
• -Robert E Peary reaches
a-'-i discovers North Pole.
1909
7—Colonists set up 1st For
mal govt in Northwest
— r Marietta. Ohio. 1778.
•
Pres .lent Wilson revive«
custom of addressing
Congress tn person 1913
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Complete Line of
U. S. TIRES
Recapping and Repairing
DUCKWORTH
The Tire Man
Grant« Pass
Firestone Seat ( overs (most models) $8.95,
Supreme Tw in Trumpet Horn
Sparton Single Trumpet Horn
Alemite Grease Gun and Adapters
Stop and Tail Light (adjustable)
Clearance Light, Flexible Bracket
Red or Amber
Firestone Spark Plugs
Firestone Battery. Extra Life (exchange)
$13,9.5
$5.95
$2.19
-4 $3.69
$1.75
3gc
59c
$9.45
Hannum & Kelt Chevrolet
FIRESTONE DEALERS
411 South 6th St.
Phone 520
Grant« Paw
We Will Help You Obtain Your Certificate for
New Tires.
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