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■ ILLINOIS VALLEY NEWS
A Live Wire Newspaper Published in the Interes ts of the Illinois Valley and Surrounding Districts
Volume XI.
No. 52
Washington Jaycees Held
Weekly Letter Election of
By HARRIS ELLSWORTH
Officers
The Interior department appro­
Cave Junction, Oregon. Thursday, April 22, 1948
LIONS WILL ROARAT
CHARTER BANQUET
Valley 4-H Club
Did You Know?
Activities
Illinois Valley Chamber
8 CLUBS MEET IN SELMA
of Commerce Activities
The newly formed Illinois Val­ event is being arranged by the
The eight 4-H clubs of Selma
ley Lions club will hold theip Char­ board of directors and the official
“We the people” of the Illinois
Last Monday evening, April 19 ter Banquet, Monday, April 26th committee, who met Monday night met at the Deer Creek Grange
priations bill will soon be brought
Valley
must definitely get behind
hall
last
Saturday
night
and
held
the
Illinois
Valley
Junior
Chamber
at
7
:30
p.
m.
in
the
American
to the floor of the House. The
April 19th to see that all arrange
sub-committee has been holding a of Commerce held their annual Legion hall.
ments were completed or in the a joint meeting. Sewing and the irrigation project. Now that
cooking were exhibited and pic­ the time is getting closer and
Charter banquets for all Lions process
hearing for nearly two months and election of officers at their bus­
is now about ready to “mark up” iness meeting held at the Wood­ clubs are one of the big even’s
The banquet will be prepared by tures shown of their livestock. closer, we must decide if we want
the bill. I appeared before the land Inn with almost a full attend­ of every club, if not the biggest. Lion ( latke Combest of Todelope Harold Bowerman showed inter­ the irrigation, and if we do want
It is the night the charter is pre­ cafe, and will be served by ladies esting pictures of wildlife and it, whether we favor plan “A” or
committee and urged approval of ance of members.
The newly elected officers for sented by some official dignitary of the American Legion Auxiliary, gave a very instructive talk on plan “B”. We find that a large
funds for construction of Bonne­
number of people in the Valley do
of the organization, and is always and the banquet will start prompt­ camping out.
ville transmission lines to South­ the ensuing year were:
Hal Moore, Jr., president.
The evening was concluded with not know the difference between
accompanied by a large delegation ly at 7 :30. It is estimated at least
western Oregon. I also spoke at
Dan Hadley, 1st vice-president. of Lions from clubs in the imme­ 150 Lions and guests and their a pie social to help raise funds for either plan, nor do they know if
I _ some length regarding the work
Earl Pfaendler, 2nd vice-pres­ diate vicinity, which would mean ladies will attend, and if more res­ the summer camp for 4-H chil­ they want any irrigation project at
of the Bureau of Mines Labora­
ident.
in this instance, members from ervations come in it might reach dren, stated Laura Leach, club re­ all. They have had no opportunity
tory at Albany.
to know what the irrigation project
Vic Smith, secretary-treasurer. clubs in Crescent City, Medford, 175. Anyway you put it, the ban­ porter.
»
In my testimony I pointed out
means to this Valley.
Ted
Burnette,
state
director.
Ashland,
Klamath
Falls,
Central
quet is going to tax the resource«
that the time has about arrived
Through the efforts of the rep­
LIVESTOCK
CLUB
Troy
Trumbly,
director
of
pub­
Point,
Coquille,
Roseburg,
Rogue
of the Valley in preparing for such
when the facilities at Albany
resentatives
of this area, we are
lic
health,
civics,
projects
and
saf­
River,
Phoenix,
Jacksonville,
Tal­
a number, hut the committee is
should be increased to take in ety.
The 4-H Livestock club met going to have available several
ent,
Gold
Hill,
and
Grants
Pass.
preparing for the larger number Monday evening, April 19 at the
work in the electrochemical field
hundred copies of the Army En­
Jim Lester, publicity director.
It is the night of nights for the and they hope they all come to
and to do basic research work in
high school with Durwood Sams gineers report on the proposed
Dick
Bailey,
social
director.
Illinois
Valley
Lions
club,
and
'Cave Junction for this momentous Ronald Terrel, Arnold Mellow,
non-metallics such as clay, shale,
Rogue River Basin Irrigation Pro­
President Don Rosenberg open­ every thing that pertains to a big event.
silica sands, pumice, gypsum,
Junior and Bobby Gilliam, Dwain ject and anyone who does not ful­
ed
the
meeting,
and
after
the
elec­
limestone and other deposits com­
Cross and Harry Smith, leader, an ly understand the project may ob­
mon to the Northwest area. I end­ tion of officers turned the gavel
swered roll call.
tain a copy at the Illinois Valley
LARGE CROWD JAMS
ed my statement to the sub-com­ over to the new president, Hal BAKERY TO OPEN
Eugene Sams was welcomed as News office.
Moore.
All
the
retiring
officers
mittee with the following recom­
C IRC UIT COURT ROOM a new member and will raise a
It has been rumored, and we
have done a splendid job for the ABOUT MAY 1st
mendations:
lamb; Martha Carty, Ronald Ter might say, that the rumor has
past year, and their knowledge
Bertman Badden and his son,
A large delegation of Valley cit­ rel, Bobbie Gilliam and Waller come from a very good source,
“Although not included in the will undoubtedly help the new of­
budget estimate, it is my. under­ ficers in the future. They were Lieutenant Francis Badden have izens attended the county school Brown, rabbits; Kenneth Galls- that there is a large sign on the
standing that the facilities at the all given a big hand for their past just completed renovating and im­ budget meeting last Monday even­ chalk. I>wain Cross, Junior Gil­ highway just outside Crescent City
proving the bakery next door to ing in the Circuit Court room in liam and Durwood Sams, pigs;
Albany Laboratory should be ad­ year’s work.
the Illinois Valley Cleaners, and the court house. Approximately Gary Tycer, Arnold Mellow, and stating that the road leading to
ded to by the construction of an
the Valley is impassible. If this
It was decided to again present
electrochemical laboratory build­ a sterling silver bracelet with the bakery will open about May I 190 citizens attended the meeting, Margaret Smith, calves.
is true something should be done
under
the
management
of
Mrs.
which were forced to go to the Cir­
Mr. Smith urges all members to to clear the road. Since the mail
ing. There should be another and name engraved on it, to the out­
smaller building to house research standing male graduate. This per­ Ruth Tycer, who will come back cuit Court room for seating capac­ get their animal real soon and truck and others who just HAVE
really get the project under way to get through are making it nice­
in non-metallics. If not in the son being selected by his scholastic to the Valley after an absence of ity.
Due to the fact that the report for a finished product at fair time. ly. perhaps the sign should be re­
coming fiscal year, certainly the record, sportsmanship, personal­ nearly nine years. Mrs. Tycer has
The 4-H benefit Mardi Gras, a moved.
laboratory should be completed by ity, etc. There will be two other made her home in Portland during on the legality of the recently au­
this time.
thorized bond issue had not been glorified carnival, which is to be
the addition of these two buildings awards made to the next two stu­
Remember, money spent in the
Francis took his father back received from the bond attorney, held in Cave Junction, June 5th
at the earliest possible moment. dents, who will receive honorary
Valley makes the Valley grow.
to
Klamath
Falls
last
Monday,
says the Grants Pass Courier, the was discussed. The club is look
Work in these fields is not being memberships in the Jaycees.
where Bert is attending the Ore­ committee postponed action on the ing forward to managing a booth
done to any extent in any other
The local Jaycees are sponsor­
laboratory, and yet, basic electro­ ing the Keep Oregon Green cam­ gon Vocational school taking cab­ proposed budget as requested by Advertising posters are to be made
patrons present.
and the best trial poster presented Junior Women’s Club
chemical work and basic research paign wholeheartedly. Let’s all inet making.
Mrs.
Badden
returned
to
the
Unless a building bond issue is next meeting will receive a prize. To Meet May 7th
work in non-metallics is essential back them up and make this a fire
Valley Tuesday from Grants Pas- provided, the budget committee Each member is to bring a club
to round out a complete laboratory free year.
where she has been employed foi will be forced to make some pro­ name suggestion to be voted on
The Junior Women’s club held
program.”
several weeks and will assist with vision for school construction, es­ at next meeting at the high school, their 11th meeting in the Home
During the war, the National
the hot lunch cafeteria at the Ker­ pecially for Wolf Creek, in the op­ May 19, at 7:30 p. m.
Economics room at the Kerby high
Park Service was vw-y nearly sus­
by school until school is out.
school last Friday with 12 mem­
erating
budget.
COMING
A
TTR
A
C
TIO
N
S
Visitors
were
Ernie
Sams,
Al­
pended. Ordinary care and main­
ber» present. After the business
The
school
board
riled
the
spec-
fred
Mellow,
H.
Causey,
Mrs.
Cross
tenance of the parks and national A T IV Y TH EATER
meeting a stork shower was given
tators
considerably
when
they
dis­
and
Lylable.
Refreshments
were
monuments was cut to a point
for Mrs Jessie Bailey, who was
missed the large attendance and served.
Pat O'Brien and Anne Jeffreys Guests Entertained At
where they emerged from the war
the recipient of many useful and
adjourned
to
their
own
bailiwick
star
in
"Riff-Raff,”
is
the
Fri­
4-H
news
broadcast
over
KUIN
period in a very run-down condi­
Woodland Inn
with the budget committee and Saturday morning at 9:45 with lovely gifts.
tion. I called this fact to the at­ day and Saturday attraction tell
Refreshments of cake, jello and
completed
the night's business local club folk participating.
Last Sunday afternoon, Mr. and
tention of the Appropriations sub­ ing a dramatic story of intrigue
coffee were served by Dot O’Dell
alone,
so
we
were
informed.
and
greed.
Pat
gets
himself
into
a
Mrs. H. F Hartwell entertained
committee along with the fact that
I 0 0 F Anniversary Picnic and Margaret Nowak at a cleverly
travel in the parks now is 20 per mess of trouble in trying to lo­ at an informal social gathering at
decorated table done by Elaine
cate
a
missing
map
which
reveals
a dinner party Messrs, and Mes-
cent greater than pre-war. Spe-
Next Sunday Rain or Shine Pradewell. The table was centered
Margaret N. Woodbury
the
location
of
oil
resources.
Anne
dames Earl Boyd, Cecil Brink.
cifi<*lly, I requested that full bud­
with a large boquet of daffodils,
get allowances be made for Crater as a cabaret singer aids Pat in Gene Brown, Bud Hoskins, Ray­
Next Sunday, April 25th, the flanked by tall blue tapers. In­
Margaret Nancy Woodbury,
many
of
his
perils
and
in
the
end
mond Proctor, Walter Myers, John aged 75 years, died last Sunday, I. O. O. F.’s anniversary picnic
Lake park and for the Oregon
dividual place favors were tiny
Caves. Calling attention to the entanglements are worked out and Milburn, Jack Viosky, George April 18, at 9:30 a. m„ in Jose­ will be held at Grayback camp pink baby buggies filled with can­
a
happy
ending
as
usual
brings
Webb and Frank Rauber.
need for reconstruction of a re­
phine General hospital after a long weather permitting, otherwise the dy mints, and little old fashioned
The occasion was highlighted by illness. She was born in Portland, dinner will be at the Bridgeview girls attending buggies were the
taining wall and parking area at the story to a delightful finish.
“ Lost Honeymoon” stars Fran- the surprise presentation of Mrs January 20, 1873, and had lived Graneg hall at 12 o'clock.
the Caves. I asked that the bud­
finishing touches.
get request for that work be in­ chot Tone and Ann Richards in a Hartwell of a beautiful decorated for many years in the Illinois Val­
Odd Fellows will furnish the ice
The next meeting will be Fri­
hilarious
story
about
an
architect
birthday cake to her husband, who ley, until moving to Grants Pass cream and the Rebekahs are to
creased so that the entire job
day, May 7th at 8 p. m. All mar­
who
cannot
remember
his
mar­
was no less surprised than the where she lived at 321 West Bur­ bring basket lunch.
could be completed during the
ried ladies between the ages of 18
gess street.
coming year. It really does not riage or his twin children Ann guests.
Visiting brethren and friends and 35 years are cordially invited
plays
the
friend
of
Tone's
late
After enjoying a very delicious
pay to do a small job like that on
Survivors are Mrs. Nellie Read are cordially welcome.
to attend.
wife getting herself into many dinner, pinochle was resumed and and Steven H. of Grants Pass,
a piece-meal basis.
difficulties, and out of several the evening was ended in dancing. Forrest of Myrtle Point, James of
IN IT IA T IV E WOULD
others. This picture comes Sun­
Eureka, and Bert Woodbury of
The sub-committee on hospital­ day and Monday.
STOP
COMMERCIAL
Do We W'ont t/ie State
O’Brien; 10 grandchildren and 6
ization of the Veterans Affairs
A double feature for Wednes­
great
grandchildren
FISHING
A
T
N
IG
H
T
Examiner
To Continue
Home
of
Mrs.
Webb
committee of the house reported day and Thursday next week.
Funeral services were held in
my Camp White hospital bill fav­ “The Trouble With Women,” a Scene of Stork Shower
An initiative petition has been Coming To Cave Junction
the chapel of Hull & Hull Funeral
orably to the full committee. The new battle of the sexes comedy
filed with the secretary of state
Home
in
Grants
Pass,
Tuesday
af­
That’s the question? If we do,
A stork shower was given re
bill is H. R. -2971 and is identical with Ray Milland, Teresa Wright,
ternoon, Rev. L. D. Hall officiat­ which, is the required 20,000 sig something will have to be done
with a bill introduced in the senate with a good supporting cast makes cently at the home of Mrs. George
natures
is
obtained
and
the
meas
ing. Interment followed at Laurel
by Senator Morse. It directs the for a fine evenings entertainment. Webb with Mrs. Hugh White and cemetery at Kerby.
ure is approved by the voters of about getting him a place to hold
Mrs.
Virgil
Brown
as
co-hostesses,
Veterans Administration to take
The second feature, “South of
the state, would prohibit all night meetings that is warm and will ac­
over the Camp White hospital and Monterey,” is an excellent out­ in honor of Mrs. Robert White.
fishing in the Columbia river and commodate his work.
The American Legion Post has
use it as a facility for the domi­ door drama. Gilbert Roland as the Many lovely gifts were piled high MELODY LANE A T
its tributaries at night. This pro­
been
kind enough to place the Leg­
ciliary care of veterans.
Cisco Kid, doesn’t need a double in a beautiful carriage and wheel­
posed measure applies to all forms
O’BRIEN
NOW
OPEN
ion
hall
at the disposal of the ex­
ed
before
the
guest
of
honor.
to
do
his
fighting
as
he
learned
The House Veterans Affairs
of fishing gear.
aminer, but there is no one to see
Dainty refreshments of white
committee is divided into several all about self defense when he was
W.
J
Seufert
of
The
Dalles,
lAst Thursday, April 15th, Mel­
sub-committees. Each sub-com­ taught the maneuvers of bull fight­ and pink ice cream, pink and blue ody I,ane opened for business to who is sponsoring the measure, that a fire ¡.«started and get tables
and chairs ready for those taking
iced
cake,
and
coffee
were
served
mittee specializes in one particular ing when barely out of childhood
the public and the new manage­ contends this would be real con­ the examinations.
There
is
action
in
this
picture
and
division of veterans’ legislation
ment, Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Gullik- servation, as it would provide a
If some organization does not
The hospital sub-committee, head­ several romantic latin songs you
sen
and Mr. ami Mrs. T. E. New­ twelve hour closed season each take this matter up at once and
COPCO Increases Capacity
ed by Rep. Bernard W. Kearney will be delighted to heap
ton, are now sufficiently estab­ day to protect the state’s dwindl­ see that the place is comfor­
of New York, held hearings on the
Cave Junction Substation lished in their attractive surround­ ing salmon fishing resources.
Camp W’hite bill and made a care­
A special appeal is to be made table they will cease coming to
ings to serve breakfast, luncheon
April 7, Copco, in keeping with and dinners.
ful study of the entire problem. Ramblers Plan On
to sportsmen to support the meas­ Cave Junction.
Other towns, larger than Cave
their program to adequately sup­
It is the general practice for the
The cafe has been entirely re­ ure. Sportsmen are forbidden from
ply the Illinois Valley area with decorated and will be another pop­ hunting and fishing at night, yet Junction, are clamoring for these
full committee to accept without Permanent Drill Site
Last Friday the Rough & Ready electric service, installed three ular eating place in the Valley they are responsible for only a services. We better do something
much question the reports of the
sub-committees. I am hopeful, Ramblers rode to the old Morrison new 500 K\ A G. E. transformer- where hungry folk can dine or just very small percentage of the fish about it at once
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The installation increased the drop in for that extra good cup of taken from the Columbia and its
therefore, that the bill will shortly ranch, now the home of their new
Mr.
and
Mrs
J. H. Pomeroy,
capacity
of
the
Cave
Junction
sub­
be reported to the floor of the member, June Knight. Business
tributaries. Mr. Seufert believes
coffee and snack
house
plans were discussed and a pot­ station by better than 50 per cent.
believes the same rule should ap­ well known to residents of the
It seems to me that the facts and luck dinner enjoyed by Ethel Ban­ The equipment had been on order
ply to commercial fishermen, if the Valley, left recently for Arabia
the arguments in favor of the pas­ ta, Zenna Garrison, Cora Masoner. for many months. It arrived at Junior Red Cross
supply of salmon is to be perpet­ *here Mr Pomeroy has a con­
struction project that will take
uated.
sage of the Camp White hospital Nettie Gilliam, Barbara Trefethe.n Grants Pass from the factory Sat­
Has Window Display
months for completion. Their son-
bill are so compelling that it and a second new member, Helen urday, April 3. It was immediate­
in-law and daughter, Mr. and
should be approved by the house Farmer. The next ride will be to ly moved to Cave Junction substa­
The Junior Red Cross April Owl Tavern Under
Mrs. David Plant and two children
without much opposition, but it is look over a site for a permanent tion and installed.
exhibit will be displayed in the
will live in their country home at
The addition of the new trans- Tip Top Beauty Salon in Cave New Management
well to remember that a piece of drill and show ground.
! formers wiM provide a better Junction on April 24 and 25. There
Selma during their absence.
legislation does not become law
An announcement in this week’s
source of electric current to the will be daffodil nutcups and bed­
until it is passed by both houses
issue states that the Owl Tavern
About 20 members of Belt entire Illinois Valley.
Belt Lodge will meet Saturday,
and signed by the President. The
side pads made by pupils of the is under new management Messrs
Lodge
treked
to
Medford
last
Sat­
April 24th Regular bu siness r i-
The \ alley continues to grow 4th, 5th and 6th grades of Kerby
Camp White hospital bill has a
urday evening where a special J rapidly, and it is Copco’s desire to school, according to Thomas J I-eRoy Shipman, A1 Peers and sion and degree work
long road yet to travel.
Blake Thompson, who have been
meeting was called by the Grand ! keep abreast of the growth and York, reporter.
operating the establishment for
Lodge of Oregon. All members f assist in every way possible to
Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Combest
the past few months, are now in announce that the House of Tode­
With /tails like daggers, with a j reported the trip a very successful make the Illinois Valley one of the
'i
our
blood
will
run,
your
spine
full charge They will be glad to
grip of steel, those GHOSTLY one and the program presented best communities in Southern Ore­
will reek, while GHOSTLY FIN­ welcome their patrons to get bet­ lope Cafe will be closed all dav
FINGERS will make you squeal very colorful and instructive.
gon.
Monday while Clarke is preparing
GERS upon you creep,
ter acquainted
the big banquet for the Lions club.