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About Illinois Valley news. (Cave City, Or.) 1937-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 21, 1946)
U n iv e rs ity o i O regon (jlteMPf te the Otefen ILLINOIS VALLEY NEWS A Live W ire Newspaper Published in the Interests of the Illinois Valley and Surrounding’ Districts Cave Junction, Oregon, Thursday, November 21, 1916 Cave Junction City Council Here It la, Harold H a r o ld B re w o ld , new Ta- T a k ilm a s w im m in g ch am p , p u t in his b id F r id a y fo r his c la im to fa m e as a p ro g n o s tic a to r. PHIL SAWYER ELECTED TO HEAD GRANGE (Peeping Polly Price 5 Cent« GRID SQUAD FETED BY JR. CHAMBER W ith the shift of the balance of control to the Republican «ifle H a r o ld p u t on an e x h ib itio n of the chamber« after the recent o f s w im m in g fo rm last F r id a y The WEATHER "Doin’ What Phil Sawyer was chosen Master Fourteen members of the Kerby elections, there seems to be every e v e n in g a t his m ill w h en he e n Comes Naturly.’’ of the Illinois Valley Grange at high school football team were reason to believe that the 80th c o u n te re d a log ja m in th e pond Electors in the corporate limits JIM REED squiring a RED guests of the Illinois Valley Ju Congress, which begins proceed of Gave Junction will go to the th e re . N o t c o n te n t to go ou t the election held during the last nior Chamber of Commerce at the ings in January, will put a much polls next Monday, November 25, an d b re a k it up in a busin ess Grange meeting. Sawyer will act HEAD— consistently. regular business session of the to elect a five man city council lik e m a n n e r. H a r o ld had to go as head of the unit during 1947. Some REPUBLICANS planning group Monday evening, November needed brake on the helter- for the first time in the history in to a d a n ce . H e d a n ce d a ro u n d The other officers chosen to what they are going to do to the 18 at the House of Todelope. skelter antics of the handful of fr o m log to log fo r a w h ile in of the city. an a tte m p t to re g a in his b a l | serve with the new Master are Demos now. Coach John Grahl was guest of labor leaders who have virtually Polling place will be in the an ce, f in a lly d e cid ed , " O h , th e i Kenneth Robinson, overseer; John FRED KAUFMAN, new Pro honor and the team's sponsor. controlled the country’s economic Auxiliary room of the American heck w ith i t / * an d p lo p p ed in to Mellow, steward; Harry Kellert, prietor of Holland’s LARGEST Jackie Baldwin, was a special system for the past few years. Legion hall, which will be open th e w a te r . guest. It ha» been the apparent policy assistant steward; Nellie Dow. STORE. from 8 a. m. until 8 p. m. W h e n H a r o ld 's head a p p e a re d The met ting was he'd to pay of the New Deal to shower or The fourteen candidates who a t th e w a te r 's s u rfa c e , he sa g e ly chaplain: Emily Kellert, treasurer; C. H. DEMARAY making call have filed petitions to be placed a n n o u n c e d to th e w o rld in g e n Isabel Mellow, secretary; Ben in the Valley in the interest of tribute to Grahl and his gridder? ganized labor with privileges, for the excellent showing they George, gate keeper; Mary Eng on the ballot are: the Redwood Empire Association. made in their short season this while placing the brunt of re e r a l, " I suppose this w ill be in land, Ceres; Helen Smith. Po Blake Miller sponsibility upon management. th e p a p er!** mona; Barbara Robinson, Flora: MUSSOLINI’S CHIN. HIT tear, and to s-quaint the boys M. C. Athey W e ll, new s is new s, w e a l Flora James, lady assistant stew I.ER’S UNRULY FORELOCK »n<* as future JayCees, with the work In the last analysis, the produe- Paul Palmer p '« are responsible for a peace w ay s say, a n d w e suppose H a r ard: Raymond Proctor, F. L. Saw JOHN L. LEWIS’ SHAGGY of the Junior Chamber. Elwood Hussey old is r ig h t. yer and John Dow, executive BROWS— and shabby policies. Crahl was introduced by Ha! time production ta fulfill the Larry Musil committee. Moore Jr., program and social reeds of the publi". while irre Ford Kellar sponsible labor leaders have A LARGE TREE falling across director. Grahl introduced Len W alter Freeman hamstrung their efforts with no a trailer house in C. J. Johnson captain of the team, C. Y. Arnold consideration Whatsoever for the R. J. McCracken Friends of the newiy married ".•ho presented members of the resulting chaos in the welfare of <qua<t. James Whitehead ALFRED MELLOWS offering the nation. G. D. Wattles I i the business session, the or By E D IT H F A R M E N congratulations. The G. O. P. cannot pass legis Homer Budd ganization accepted the responsi The drill teams of the post and C. V. Brink hility, as a long-term project, of lation to cripple completely the auxiliary of Glenn Morrison Po t. B E S T IN G IN C A L I F O R N I A providing the high school with a fundamental principles of labor’s The five office seekers recei1 - American Legion went to Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bearss uitahle football field ready to well-founded rights, but they will ing the highest number of votes Creek Monday, November 18 to spent last week end in Eureka, play on for the 194 7 sea-on. Phil have to come to some solution initiate 20 new candidates into will serve on the council, selecting to the problem of forcing the California. Just resting, eh, folks? Sawyer, civics director, was ap one of their number to act a the Wolf Creek post and auxiliary. power mad labor leaders to ac Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mellow cel pointed to investigate the possi mayor. Mrs. Pat O'Brien and Mrs. Vera R E T U R N S F R O M C O R V A L L IS cept the duty to the public whi ’h ebrated their 33rd wedding anni bilit.v for setting up a recreation E. K. Mikesell, attorney for the Trask were also initiated into the Mrs. John Schetzinger has re versary Sunday, November 17 center for Valley youngsters, a« should be correlative with their local auxiliary. city, explained that the two can rights. turned from her “vacationing” in with a family reunion at the another long-term project. Emily Kellert of Kerby, district Corvallis. didates receiving the most votes Grange hall at Bridgeview. The bare fact is that we. as Hal Moore and Vice President will serve for four years, and thr president was in charge of the Dinner was served at 1:30 dur A1 Hembree were placed in charge a whole, have a belly full of two receiving the next highest meeting, which was followed by H O M E F R O M H O S P I T A L ing which a love’y wedding cake of arrangements for a high school strikes, for strike’s sake. Ugly, will serve for two years. The refreshments and dancing. In our "Happy Pappy” corner. was cut and served by recently box social to he held at the school beetle-browed John L. is off -------------o------------- mayor, which will be appointed by Lea Basham has his wife and married Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mel Friday, December 13 under the again in another of his defiant the council for this term, will •laughter home: also John Dunn I low. son of the honored guests. sponsorship of the JayCees in con wialkouts, and it seems as though hereafter be elected at the No has his ditto and ditto home. Attending the dinner were Mr. junction with the high school stu he will continue regularly unless vember general elections every he is literally forced to realize dent body. and Mrs. Charles Mellow, son two years. TRY A W A N T AD his responsibilities. Bert and daughter Shirlev, of The next regular business meet The date of the election was set Carl Speith is looking for mud Portland; Mr. and Mrs. George There is a great significance ing will be held Monday, Decem- by the County Court to comply Snow, the earliest since 1941, chains. Says it took him almost in the fact that the states of with the Oregon law stipulating and the heaviest early-season 2 hours to get his car started and Mellow of Mount Shasta, Cali hen 2 at Smith's Ranch HousJ on that the ballot must be held not snowfall recorded here, fell on backed out of the garage yes fornia; Henry Mellow of NapR, the Murphy Road near Grants South Dakota, Arizona and Ne California: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pass. The meeting will, begin at braska voted to amend their con less than 80 nor more than 90 the Illinois Valley Wednesday, terday. Mellow, John, Frank, Joseph, Ar 9 p. m., and members and their stitutions to curb the closed days after incorporation. The blanketing the area approximately nold, Andrew, Elizabeth and Lor- wives and guests are invited to shop, which is so close to tho voters chose to incorporate the f inches deep. The storm covered S IG N S O F W I N T E R bosom of the labor leaders. An , raine Mellow, all of Cave Junc city September 24 by a vote of Hayes Hill with a foot of snow, Jim and Bill Farlien tossing tion; Miss Elaine Angles of Mount attend. outraged public opinion against -------------o------------- 57 to 8. slowing traffic between the Val -nowballs at Edith. Childhood ! Shasta; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Bre these monsters will eventually — ■ o------------- ley and Grants Pass. play, eh, boys? tear down the house of cards wer of Crescent City; Mr. and The snowstorm began early they have built for themselves. Mrs. Elmer Davis and sons Glenn Wednesday morning and con WOULD YOU? We hope, for the sake of the and Arnold and daughter Milli- Ask Bud and Mary Lou Smith cent, of Cave Junction. tinued throughout the day, turn man who earns his living with if they would like to take a trip ing into rain about 4 p. m. Mi«s Priscill« Ann Davis, daugh his hands and muscles, that his Due to injuries sustained in an over Hayes Hill during a snow automobile accident on the trip ter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis, leaders will have some consider In addition to the record snow The district conference of the storm. Irom Napa to Cave Junction, B and Alfred F. Mellow, son of Mr. ation for him and lay down the Veterans of Foreign Wars Aux fall. a record number of snow balls were thrown by the kids of Nemes, father-in-law of Henry and Mrs. Frank Mellow of Cave shillelagh they have been wield iliary, held last Sunday at Rogue IL L W IT H F L U Me’low, was unable to attend Junction were married in Reno, ing so promiscuously, before River, was represented locally by all ages, and residents dotted the Barbetta Farlien is ¡11 with flu. the gathering. Nevada, Tuesday, November 12. landscape with snow men all over they knock down the whole a good sized delegation. Hope you will soon be well, structure that responsible men Mr. and Mrs. Mellow received The bride was attended by High Gould, Josephine County the Valley. sister. many lovely gifts in honor of Helen Cormier, and William F. have built. service officer was the featured their anniversary. Bronson acted as best man. We agree with the editors of speaker. Gould explained veteran ' MRS. L O C K H A R T B E T T E R rights under federal laws to the It’s the Weather . . . Mis« Davis wore a rose colored TIME, and admonish labor to Mrs. Chester Lockhart is much group, stressing service schools. gown with black accessories and tread softly lest it discover—the The following temperature chai < mproved following an appendec GRANTS pass has The drill team from Grants Pass is compiled from official records a' tomy. Her many friends wish her a beautiful corsage of gardenias. hard way—«the size of the Re post gave their well-known exh:- the Redwood Ranger Station a speedy recovery and hope she NEW M FDIf AL LAB I Mr. Mellow is associated with publican stick. It will be a big it if necessary. bition of the Queen Anne Manual. Cave Junction: FOR MARRIAGE EXAM his brother John Mt-llow In a one, and will use will be home soon. ■o Local President Mrs. Sharlet logging business in the Valley. He The State Board of Health has N ov H i Lo P e t Slack reported on the activities of GEORGE LUGT APPOINTED B U S IN E S S I N T H E C I T Y just announced that the Medical is also commander of Veterans of OBRIEN CONSTABLE F r id a y IS 56 3 4 the Valley unit, and it was re Foreign Wars Post 4390. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Badden are Art.« laboratory, located at 606 >4 16 51 36 ported that the local unit turned S a tu rd a y in Portland for a business trip. East G street in Grants Pas«, ha - Mr. and Mrs. Mellow will make George Lugt, son of Mr. and S unday 17 5 2 4 6 .9 « in a more favorable report than Hurry back folks— we’re hungry! been authorized to do pre marital their home in Cave Junction. Mrs John W. Lugt of the O’Brien M o n d a y 18 5 0 48 .6 2 many larger chapters. examinations. It has previously store and postoffice, has been ap T u e td a y 19 46 31 1 .3 6 IN M E D F O R D H O S P I T A L been neces«ary to send blood Shower Given for pointed constable for the Waldo W ednesday 20 33 31 1.9 9 Dave Renfro is in the Sacred samples to Medford or Portland Derricks Celebrate 59th precinct, it was announced this T h u rs d a y 21 34 32 .5 3 Heart hospital in Medford for a and wait for returns before a Mrs. Earl Sherier week by County Clerk Ben Coû Wedding Anniversary/ sinus operation. Hope you'll be marriage license could be issued. Mrs. Earl Sherier was guest of tant. T o ta l P re c ip ita tio n 5 48 Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Derrick OK soon, Dave. Judge W. A. Johnson stated honor at a shower presented by S am e p e rio d 1 9 4 5 3 54 celebrated their 59th wedding an ----------------- o----------------- that this new arrangement would the Auxiliaries of the American 6 - y r . a v e ra g e fo r N o v . 10.21 In ( 'k it C o rn e r . . niveraary at the home of their he a great convenience where Legion and Veteran« of Foreign Cars Available lor son, B. D. Derrick, Friday. No time was an element, and it would Wars, Tuesday, November 19 at We extend the editorial hand vember 15. Vets With Priority New Materials Found to also give the public the satisfac the Auxiliary hall in Cave June- • his week in "welcome hark” to Present at the dinner held in Veterans of World War II with tion of patronizing local business. tion. our old friend Barney and his honor of the occasion were, in Aid Hoo Aohid Control purchase certificates dated prior The county judge is authorized Refreshments were served to "Batting the Breeze” whirh re addition to the hosts and guests Nicotine dusts are still the stan to February 1, 1946, are eligible by law to waive the three day the many guests by the Legion turns io the columns of the pa of honor. Mr. and Mrs. W'. L dard recommendation for control for a set price sale-by-mail of wait, so a marriage license can Junior Girl-. The two presidents, per on another ;>age. Barney Derrick. Mr Bad Mr- M B Bl ■ of hop aphids, though -everal of 147 used passenger automobiles be issued immediately after the Mrs. Alberta Budd, of the Legion, chewed the fat with our readers ford, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Derrick. the newer chemical dusts have and station wagons in San Fran health certificate is obtained. and Mrs. Sharlet Slack of the during the summer months, and Florence Inman and daughter given promising results for use cisco, the regional office of War Therefore, by the cooperation VFW, were in charge, assisted by was very popular with you with Georjean. when nicotine is not readily avail Assets Administration announced. of the court and the Medical Art- Mrs. Nettie Farlien and Mrs. Lu his timely, informal and witty able, according to OSC Experi The Portland WAA inter-regional Laboratory, a marriage licen«e ther Sherier Jr. style. B E LT LO DG E M EETS SAT ment -tation. unit has information and will re can be secured in a few hours’ Also to Edith Farlien, whose Belt Lodge No. 18. A F. & A. The recent scarcity of nicotine ceive orders for forwarding to time. R E TU R N FRO M P O R TLA N D mannor in presenting some of M. will hold a session Saturday sulphate has created an acute San Francisco. Orders must he -------------o - ■ . Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Athey re the short local items add zest to night, November 23 at the Ma problem among Oregon hop grow received in San Francisco not RETURNS FROM CALIF turned Thursday night from a your newspaper. sonic hall in Kerby, according to ers. acording to a report. This later than 5 p. m. November 27. Mrs. Raymond Proctor returned week’s visit with friends and rel Some of you may he interested Ortis Seat, Ma-ter. Officers for material has the advantage of last week from a 4 weeks’ trip to ative«. Mr Athey attended the to know that our offer last week the ensuing year will be elected, killing the insects both by contact HONORED AT SHOWER her former home, San Rafael, Oregon-U. C. L. A. football game to A' Mellow got results. He and and degree work is slated. and by the fume« it gives off. •Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Busch of California, after visiting relatives at the Multnomah stadium during Mrs. Mellow were in our office Seat alao announced that the The newer insecticides tried in O’Brien were honored by a baby his visit. Tuesday and gave us a formid meeting will begin promptly at experiments over the past few shower last Saturday evening at and friends around the San Fran cisco Bay area She wa« accom able looking Havana, in return 7 :30 p. m., and all members au- year- are purely contact killers, the Busch home. Many lovely gifts panied by her niece, Mrs. Joseph NOVEMBER HUNTING for the one we saved for him. urged to attend. Visiting Mason- hence 'they have to be applied were presented them by the fol Kelly of Seattle, Washington. AND FISHING CALENDAR It looks like things might be and friends are invited. more thoroughly to the under side lowing guetsa; Mrs. Carl Lemm ------------- o------------- Elk- -Baker area, closes Decem gatting hack to normal after all. of the leaves. Most of the ma and children, Mrs. Ted Webb and LEAVES FOR SOUTH ber 22. • Things can’t be so bad when we BACK FROM L. A. chine« now used by grower« for children, Mr. and Mrs. Max Carty Mrs. R. H. Smith left Saturday Waterfowl, open until Dec. 9. have only one Thanksgiving date Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Grant re dusting are not suitable for ap and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John for California’s San Fernando Cottontail and brush rabbits, this year. So we wi«h all of you turned Tuesday from a month’s plying the purely contact dusts, It W. Lugt, George Lugt, Mr. and Valley, where she will attend the .i happy one We all have quite visit in Los Angeles and vicinity. was found. The war-horn aerosol Mrs. Carl Spieth, Mr. and Mrs. installation of officers at the Re opens November 16. Salmon and steelhead over 20 a lot to he thankful for at that, Mr. and Mrs. Grant reside at the generators have shown promising W. W. Lee, Mrs. Leila Cooke and eds chapter of the Eastern Star. inches, open entire year. if we want to stop and think Gold Canyon Pony Ranch near results with some of the new ma son« Jim and Ed. George Wells, Mrs. Smith is Past Matron of Rogue River—Trout over 16 in it over . , , Kerby terials but not with others. * Mrs. Esther Quinn and son Jimmy. the Reseda Lodge November ! to January 16. , . , Alter Ego. Vote Monday LEGION AND AUXILIARY TEAMS INITIATE NEW WOLF CREEK MEMBERS B y P o lly H e r s e lf •LO CA LS’ THE FRANK MELLOWS CELEBRATE THEIR 33rd ANNIVERSARY EARLIEST SNOWFALL IN FIVE YEARS BLANKETS VALLEY VALLEY UNIT WELL REPRESENTED IN VFW AUX. CONFERENCE RENO MARRIAGE TOLD BY ALFRED MELLOW, PRISCILLA DAVIS
