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ILLINOIS VALLEY NEWS
A Live Wire Newspaper Published in the Interests of the Illinois Valley and Surrounding Districts
Volume XII.
No. 12
( ave Junction. Oregon. Thursday. July 15. 1948
Laurel Cemetery
Association's
Annual Meeting
STIRRING DRAMA OF
HIGH SEAS, PIRATES
COMING TO IV Y SAT.
School Bond Election to
Be Held Saturday, July 17
PRICE 5 CENTS
Smoke Jumpers
o f Valley Beat
Walkers
George Baldwin
To Come Home
To Rest In Peace
The Sea Wolf, stirring drama of
the high seas from the celebrated
Smoke jumpers from the Illinois
Jack London novel will be seen
Valley station earned their spurs
The Laurel Cemetery associa Saturday with Edward G. Robin­
Private George A. Baldwin, son
One of the most important mat­ the necessity of voting YES for last week by jumping into the Six
tion will have its annual meeting son, Ida Lupino, Barry Fitzgerald
Rivers country about 20 miles of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. Bald­
on August 2, 1948, at Redwood and other stellar stars, featured ters of interest to all, is the school the school bonds.
Bond election to be held Saturday
Another element which is a south of the Oregon-California win, route 1, box 167, CaVe Junr­
Ranger station. Notice of this in other important roles.
tion, who was killed in January,
meeting aupears elsewhere in this
Sunday comes Mickey Rooney in afternoon, July 17th between the very important item The state border.
Three men and the pilot, Clif 1944, during the American invas­
paper. And the meeting is for all Killer McCoy, another thrilling hours of 2:00 and 7:00 p m.. Pa­ gives Josephine county schools ap­
Association members, meaning drama His heart interest is Ann cific Standard time. (Don’t get proximately $200,000 a year if, Marshall, took off within fifteen ion of Italy, will find his last rest­
people who have contributed to Blyth who plays the daughter of the time confused with daylight after this year they are standard­ minutes of receiving the call and ing place in the Laurel cemetery,
ized. If they are not, we will lose the three men were on the fire the parents announced this week.
association funds, and to the gen­ Brian Donlevy. She falls in love saving time).
The deceased soldier's remains
If we of the Illinois Valley are this $200,000 a year, and besides line within and hour and 10 min­
eral public. Reports will be made with Mickey against her Sather’s
to have more school room for the get the reputation of not having utes, beating the ground crew by have been returned from Italy
for the past year and plans for wishes, becomes involved in
more than three hours. The three aboard the transport, Carroll Vic­
the future administration of the gangland war as gamblers seek to addition of new pupils that have standard schools.
come in, we must vote the bond
If we didn't have any other rea controlled a three acre snag fire tory. The date of the funeral will
fix a fight.
cemetery will be discussed.
A double feature for Tuesday issue, and give it a much larger son, this standardization of our before it could break into valuable be announced later by Hull and
At the monthly meeting of the
association held Monday evening and Wednesday. Timber Stam­ margin of favorable votes than we schools puts the "bug" on every timber stands, said Rex Wilson, Hull. The Illinois Valley VFW
at the Villair residence plans went pede starring George O’Brien who did at the last election, because legal voter to go to the polls Sat forester with the Grants Pass of- post an dthe Cave Junction Amer­
ican Legion post will have joint
ahead for the building of a cedar portrays a cattleman who heads other districts in the county are urday afternoon and vote YES on ■fice.
charge
of the funeral.
On
July
3
two
jumpers
were
put
going
against
the
bonds
by
a
large
the
bond
issue.
rustic fence to be made of rough a fight against a crooked com­
A graduate of Kerby high school
A statement from the county down in the Page creek region in
sawn lumber and stained with a bination of lumber and railway majority. We must overcome this
school board, gives the following Josephine county to put out a George Baldwin, at 19 years of
redwood finish.
interests seeking to grab rich ter­ negative vote.
The question boils down to this information on where the bond small fire which took them only age, entered the Army in March,
The Illinois Valley garden club ritory and despoil it. The second
20 minutes to extinguish, Wilson 1943. He went overseas in Sep­
has a committee for the ensuing bill, Secret Beyond the Door with fact—If we vote the bonds, the money will be spent:
tember of the >amr year. In ad­
Wolf Creek — A two-room reported.
year to help beautify the ceme­ Joan Bennett and Michael Red­ Valley will get a new high school,
dition to his parents, a brother,
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tery and one of its projects will grave, English actor making his and the present high school will school with lunch room.
James Edward, resides at home.
Sunny Valley — One classroom
be the planting of ground cover American film debut. It is a melo­ be turned into a grade school,
GIRL SCOUTS ENJOY
between the fence and roadway. drama expounding the problem of which is sorely needed. If we don’t and toilet rooms.
Oak Grove — Lunchroom if pos CAMP O’ THE WOODS
It was decided Monday evening a wife who sticks to a husband vote the bonds, no new schools
to put on a work day for the com­ she loves although her devotion anyplace in the county. This sible attendance justifies.
On the morning of July 4th,
Ft. Vannoy and Dimmick — One nine Girl Scouts left for a weeks
ing Sunday, the 18th of July, and involves the gisk of her life at his means the Valley will get along
with
what
it
has
if
the
bonds
do
or more additional classrooms in camping at Lake O’ the Woods,
it is hoped that several of the hands.
area.
farm tractors that have been prom­
Joan Crawford as Daisy Kenyon not carry.
the site of the Medford area scout
Let’s look at the question from a
Fruitdale — One classroom, camp. They enjoyed swimming,
ised for a day’s work at the cem­ in the picture of the same name
etery will be on hand with suffi­ will be seen Thursday. It’s a story dollar and cents view. Good lunchroom and install heating.
horseback riding, boating, outdoor
Murphy — Two classrooms, cooking and many other outdoor
cient volunteer helpers to make of a modern career girl who faced schools make for a better com­
munity
—
the
better
the
commun­
lunchroom and install heating activities. Those attending camp
a fine showing. Anyone wishing with the desperate, hopeless po­
One of the best baseball games
to donate a whole day or half a sition of the other woman, tries ity the more property values in­ plane.
were Helen York, Marilyn Masters, played on the local field this yeai
crease.
Your
home
will
be
worth
a
Jerome Prairie — Six class­ Bonnie Salvage, Patricia Wright,
day will be more than welcome to freeing herself by seeking refuge
was given the fans last Sunday
aid in cleaning up the grounds in in another man’s arms. Co-stars third more than it is now, if we rooms and toilet rooms.
Mae Bowerman, Mary Cooke, when Cave Junction played Pros­
are
successful
in
getting
a
stand­
Illinois Valley—New high school
the cemetery. The work donated are Dana Andrews and Henry-
ard grade and high school. We will building, repairs and reroof pres Marion Wallace, Carol Burr and pect. The score was 9 to 10, and
for next Sunday will show a fine Fonda.
the tying and winning runs were
certainly not get them if the bonds ent high school building. Present Laurel Johnson.
spirit, especially since all men are
An expression of thanks goes to
io not pass.
high school to be used for upper Mr and Mrs. Harold Bowerman, on bases as the last man was put
busy working during the week, but
out and the fans went home sorry,
We are not trying to scare any­ grades.
the results of this day’s work at
Mrs. G. Logan, Mrs. F. Salvage
one into voting for the bonds -
O’Brien — One classroom and and Mrs. C. York for making the but quite satisfied with the brand
make a fine showing. Anyone wish- HOMEMAKERS OPEN
of ball the local boys put up.
quite the contrary — we would toilet room.
and will reflect the good will of CAMP NEXT WEEK
trip to camp and return home.
It was a see-saw affair right up
be
glad
if
’
we
did
not
have
to
vote
Maintenance and repair of
the eight organizations backing the
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to the last inning. Prospect would
The Josephine County Home­ them. But if we want to go along other buildings will be taken care
cemetery association.
shove over a score or so, and Cave
makers Camp will open on sched­ in the same old rut, vote ’em down. of with an item in the budget for
Junction would come right back
ule next Sunday and conclude But if you want to progress and next school year.
to match it, until the seventh in­
Thursday, July 15 with Wednesday keep pace with other standard
Schools to vote in : Selma, Kerby,
ning when Prospect put over three
being designated as official visit­ schools in the state, you will see O’Brien.
Jubilee Plans For
runs and this looked like the game,
ors day. The camp will be held at
but Cave Junction in the ninth
the
Grayback
CCC
campgrounds,
Bigger and Better
shoved two scores across and had
eight miles from Cave Junrtion on
the Caves highway.
the tying run on second base with
Celebration
a man on first when the game end­
The fte for the five day session
Mary Lou, daughter of Mr. and ed.
Time now to begin to think and has been set at $8 including meals I
Mrs. Lou Hammer of Selma, be­
The Prospect boys were en­
to plan for your Jubilee this fall. and all camp activities. The camp |
came the bride of Jack L. Sauer,
thusiastic
over the game. They
There will be fun and contests committee of the county home ex­
son of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Sauer
for everyone; from the kids to tension office visited the site
of Kerby on July 2nd, at an eve­ patted our local boys on the back
grandpa and for mamma and her Thursday and made arrangements
ning ceremony performed in a for a wonderful game, and the
little girl.
with Forest Service personnel to
One of the very finest meetings , Coleman Long and Mr. and Mrs. garden setting of the bride’s home good feeling between the teams
It has been some little time since put the premises in order for the that the Illinois Valley Lions club Ted Burnette. Lion Ken Bremner with Rev. Wantland of Kerby, of­ was outstanding. This is the way it
should be.
we have had a costume celebra­ camp opening.
has held since its charter night, was asked to put the Lion pin on ficiating.
Cave Junction has yet to get
tion so it has ben derided to have
was Ladies’ Night last Monday the coat of Wm. Booth, a new-
Preceding the ceremony Miss
into
the winning side, but if they
an old-time costume as a feature
evening in the Todelope cafe, j member.
Sharley Keiver sang, “I Love You
keep this kind of baseball up, they
for everyone to enter into. While
when
80
members
and
guests
were
Sydney
Bouch
led
the
audience
Truly.”
The
wedding
march
was
surely will make it tough for the
it is to be strictly at the option of /. 0. 0. F., REBEKAHS
served a delicious dinner.
in community singing with Mrs. played by Miss Charlotte Clark.
leaders before the season ends.
the individual, it is hoped that TO PICNIC SUNDAY
President Harry Holmes ap Proctor at the piano. Mr. and Mrs.
The bride, given in marriage by
Next Sunday, July 18th, Cave
everyone wil lcome decked out in
pointed
Herb
Drews
to
act
as
Buck
Smtih
entertained
the
group
her father, was lovely in a white
A picnic will be held at Gray-
Junction
'will play at Eagle Point
a costume of a century ago. There
back camp next Sunday, July 25 Tailtwister in the absence of Fred with songs accompanied by their taffeta floor length dress, made and it is hoped a good attendance
will be a good prize for the best
Culp,
who
was
away
on
business,
guitars
to
the
delight
of
the
mem-
with a bustle effect. Her finger-tip
oldtime ladies costume and also for for Oddfellows, Rebekahs and and Herb did a nice job, assisted bers and guests. They came back veil was held in place by a Dutch will be represented at the game.
their
families
and
friends.
Every­
The following Sunday, July 26th,
the most luxuriant set of whiskers
style cap, edged with seed pearls.
one is asked to bring eats for the by Don Rosenberg The president | later with more numbers
there will be a double header on
The occasion for these dressups
proudly
called
attention
to
the
new
Herb
Drews
played
a
medley
of
Her bouquet was of elf roses and
will be in commemoration of the potluck dinner to be served at piano in the east side of the dining old fashioned tunes expressly for gardenias tied with satin stream­ the local diamond when Cave
about one o’clock. Oddfellows will
discovery of Gold.
room, and said it belonged to the President Harry Holmes. Herby ers. She was attended by one of Junction plays Merlin. The first
furnish coffee and ice cream.
game will start promptly at 12
There will be contests in log
club,
having been purchased thru had to play several encores,
her sisters, Mrs. Ray Bergmann as
Arthur Kellert, Noble Grand,
noon, the second game at 3 p.m.,
burling, gold panning, hand buck­
the
efforts
of
A1
Zapf
and
made
Mrs.
Bouch
played
a
short
matron of honor. Another sister,
says there will be fun for young
with Crescent City.
ing, axemanship, chain sawing and
possible
with
the
cooperation
of
p
i
a
n
o
selection,
then
Mrs.
Louise,
and
Beverly
Bush
were
and old and invites all to come for
many and various things.
Team
W L Pet.
an enjoyable afternoon of fun and Sydney Bouch of the Edgewood Proctor played a piano solo. Herb bridesmaids. They wore floor
There will be a Queen and a
Music Co. It is a very fine piano ' Drews and Mrs. Proctor finished length pastel colored organdy Rogue River .. ..... 7
o 1 000
entertainment.
Quen’s Ball. There will be dancing,
and the club is indeed fortunate in a very delightful evening with a dresses with matching colored Prospect ...........
6
I
.857
singing and games. So let’s start
securing it.
duet, Herb on his "Wurlitzer” and flowers in their hair and carried Crescent City ......... 3
3 .600
now planning and getting ready.
Guest members from Grants , Mrs. Protcor at the piano and then nosegays of matching sweetpeas. Glendale
3 3 .500
The time: September 5, 5. and 6.
Pass were introduced. Mr. and Mrs. Proctor accompanied at the Warren Dean was best man.
Eagle Poinnt
3
4
.429
Labor Day.
Mrs. Ken Bremner, Mr. and Mrs. piano as Herb sang several num-
A reception was held immed­ Merlin ........
0
5
.000
The place: Cave Junction.
Robert F. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. bers that absolutely brought the iately following the ceremony with Cave Junction .........0
6
.000
The occasion: Celebration of the
Sidney Bouch, and E. L. Reeter. house down, and the members the bride and groom cutting the
efforts of Labor and of the dis­
Other guests introduced were Mr. were loath to leave.
3-tiered cake. Dora Bergmann
covery of Gold in 1848
and Mrs. Wm. Booth, Mr. and
The meeting was declared one served the cake. Assisting were VFW AUXILIARY TO
Mrs. Raymond Proctor, Mr. and of the finest, and all hope that Mesdames H D. Lloyd, G. M. Mc­ HOLD SOCIAL NIGHT
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Copco’s heavy construction crew Mrs. Wm. Raines, Mr. and Mrs. i they can be made more often
Farland, R. A. Frost, Art Kellert
Regular meeting of the Ladie-i
under the supervision of Curley
MRS. WYATT HOST
and Ivan Burr. Louisa Hammer
Auxiliary to Post 4390, VFW, wa
Johnson, foreman, has begun the
was
in
charge
of
the
guest
book.
AT DINNER PARTY
B. P. W. PLAN PICNIC
construction of a new distribution | SHELLABARGER
After a short honeymoon Mr. held Friday at the Kerby high
The newly organized 8 and 40 circuit for the city of Cave HOME DESTROYED
and
Mrs. Sauer will reside in school. Due to illness, President
JULY 25 AT GRAY BACK
Veola Davis was unable to attend.
salon enjoyed a potluck dinner at Junction.
Kerby.
Sr. Vice-president Jewell Clayton
the home of Mrs. Belle Wyatt
A three phase transformer bank
I-a.st Friday the home of Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Boucher, Mr.
was in charge of the meeting. One
Tuesday evening, July 6. The din­ is being installed on Caves street. Nellie I Shellabarger near Hol­ and Mrs. G. W Martin, Mr and
new member was initiated and
ner was served from a lace cover­ This will provide another source of land was completely destroyed by Mrs. W. P Raines, Mr. and Mrs. LEGION DANCE NEXT
welcomed into the Auxiliary.
ed table centered with gladiolus. of three phase power to the city fire, started by a spark from the Ken Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. SATURDAY, JULY 17th
Plans were discussed for an in­
The meeting was called to order water plant. In case of fire in the wood stove landing on the roof at Ira Hall attended the picnic in
Next Saturday, July 17th, the teresting social night to be held
by la Petite Chapeau Emily Kel- business district, there should be about 12:30 p m.
Wilderville given by the Grants Legion again will hold one of their July 23 at the high school. A good
lert. A motion was made to send no interruption of power to the
George Shellabarger had just Pass Business and Professional popular dances with Ham and His attendance is expected.
$2.50 each to two hospitals for water system.
left home after lunch and Mrs. W omen’s club. Reports from all
The ladies are selling tickets on
tubercular children, one in Denver,
As soon as feasable construction Shellabarger was home alone when were that they had a wonderful Gang of Grants Pass to furnish
the music. This is the first dance the Bride's Chest which is on dis­
the other in Tuscon, Arizona. of distribution lines will be made she discovered the fire. Realizing time.
since the 4th holiday and every­ play in the window of the Variety
These hospitals are supported in in the back streets and alleyways, that there was no chance of ex­
Don’t forget the next Caves
part by National 8 and 40. The re­ preparatory to the relocation of tinguishing the flames, she hur­ BPW event. A picnic on July 25th one enjoying this recreation store and contains many lovely
mainder of the evening was devot­ the poles now located on the main riedly removed a washing machine at Grayback Park. All members should be rested enough now to handmade articles. Be sure ami
really enjoy next Saturday’s buy your ticket, you might be th>-
ed to drawing up the constitution street.
and radio which did not belong to and their families and friends in­ dance. The committee has every­ lucky winner. All money raised by
and by-laws for the new salon.
I understand the city planning them, before she Was stopped by vited.
thing in readiness for it and a the Auxiliary is for the Veterans’
Attending from the Valley were commission and city council are the flames.
benefit. Help a good cause.
good attendance is expected.
Emily Kellert, Joy Badden, Al­ getting together to see that the
The owner, Mrs. Nellie Shella- neighbors, friends and everyone
For that midnight snack the
berta Budd, Amy Hussey and curb lines are well established in
barger, is in California visiting who s0 generously came to their ladies of the Auxiliary will take
Walter E. Newcombe and Stan
Marie White.
order that the relocation of equip­ her daughter, Mrs
Winifred rescue in donating food, clothing, care of your hungry needs and ton Rowell of Grants Pass were
The next meeting will be held ment and street light poles can Mellott and family.
linens and furniture. Words Just will have something that will re­ in Cave Junction this week o.,
in August at the home of Marie be made permanent.
Mr. and Mrs. Shellabarger wish cannot express their appreciation fresh you and help you enjoy the I business, and calling on friends in
Wilcox
W J Moyer
to express their sincere thanks to *or all these kindnesses
remaining hours of dancing
| the Valley.
Prospect
Took a Close
Game Sunday
Ladies Nite at Lions Club
Was Delightful Affaii
Copco To Give
City New
Circuit
J
Popular Young
Couple Take
Marriage Vows