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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. 30
Smokejumpers
Complete Light
Fire Season
Cave lunction, Oregon, Thursday, November 18, 1948
ADVENTURES OF
ROBIN HOOD, SAT.,
AT IV Y THEATER
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KNOW
YOUR
TEACHERS
(By Sara Wertz)
FACTS CONCERNING
IRRIGATION BROT
OUT AT MEETING
PRICE 5 CENTS
Red Feather
Drive Now In
Full Swing
“Adventures of Robin Hood
A few facts brot out at the Ore­
starring Errol Flynn and Olivia
“With all thy getting; get un­ teacher,” says Mrs. Clarke laugh gon Reclamation Congress which
DeHaviland, is a romatic picture
ingly. “In fact I can’t remember meet recently in Grants Pass, will
The Project had a very light of merry England centuries ago derstanding,” is the slogan adopt­ when I was not teaching—first bear repeating to the general pub­
The Red Feather drive is now in
fire season. All fires except one This beloved legend concerns tfte ed this November, by Mrs. Kath­ dolls, then playmates, and later lic, not once but many times.
progress.
The Josephine County
were in the Calif. Region No. 5 gallant deeds of a nobleman turn­ leen M. Clarke and her students in pupils.”
A panel of men considered to goal is $9,000.00. The Illinois Val­
ed outlaw, plundering the rich the four English classes which she
territory.
For a time Mrs. Clarke turned be experts in their lines, gave a ley quota is $1,500.00.
The most interesting develop Normans to feed and protect the teaches. It is Mrs. Clarke's theme her teaching practices toward the very comprehensive review of the
The Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and
ment this past season was the co­ poor and oppressed. The picture for all time with special emphasis author fields. Her articles were actual available and undeveloped
Cubs of the Valley are included
comes
for
Saturday
matinee
and
operation between the Helicopters
during National Educational week found often in leading papers. resources of the state as regards as beneficiaries. The Girl Scout
evening only.
and Smokejumpers.
(Nov. 9-13) and National Book “Under the Skin,” is the title of its agricultural back ground.
quota for the County is $3,500.00.
Something delightfully different week (Nov. 15-20. She says “En­ her book based on research work
Heretofore the use of the Heli-
The funds are needed to finance
1—
There
is
in
the
State
of
Ore­
.'.'«pter had been limited to a certain is Sunday and Monday’s attrac­ glish is a basic part of every per­ done in Honolulu and teaching the
gon about one million acres of land the district office in Medford and
altitude which has been greatly tion, “Sitting Pretty,” with Mau­ son’s life for all their hours awake. follies of race prejudice.
that can be, and should be, irri­ the Girl Scout camp at the Lake
reen O’Hara and Robert Young. It To think, dream or express one’s
increased the past two years.
Mrs. Clarke is a graduate of gated to gain its maximum agri­ of The Woods. The Boy Scout
In terrain which was heavily depicts the story of an astonish­ self orally requires a knowledge Michigan State Teachers' College
quota is $300.00 for the Valley.
timbered the jumpers went in first ingly versatile, mysterious and so­ of English. A person's life in where she was valedictorian of her cultural use. Of this area only The money is needed to maintain
200,000
acres
are
new
lands
not
and cleared a spot for the Heli­ phisticated gentleman who answers work or leisure hours depends en­ class. Later she secured her Bach­
the Crater I.ake Council office in
copter. When the fire was con- an advertisement for a baby sit­ tirely upon his ability to use, and elor of Arts and graduate degree now farmed. There are about Medford and an assistant at Grants
10,000
or
15,000
acres
at
the
out­
trolled the jumpers were brought ter with results that almost wreck appreciate through reading, his at the University of Oregon. Her
Pass.
out by air. On one fire this saved the marriage of a very much in native language.” Mrs. Clarke's outstanding scholastic and leader­ side that can be irrigated at a cost
Seven of the participating a-
the
land
can
pay.
The
rest
of
the
an eighteen mile walk out. Three love couple.
class room teaching is a small part ship records while there earned lands must depend on flood water gencies of the Oregon Cheat pro­
Tuesday
and
Wednesday,
Bette
different fires were worked in
of her total contribution to the for her the highest possible hon­
vide care for needy and dependent
Davis, academy award winner, :» student life of Kerby high school. ors in the educational field—her storage reservoirs and power po­
this manner.
children all over Oregon. 42% of
tential
use
to
be
available
for
max­
The effectiveness of both Heli­ Jezebel, with Henry Fonda will be She is faculty advisor to our very election to Phi Beta Kappa mem­
their funds come from the chest.
imum
use.
Ultimate
development
copter and Smokejumpers was seen. Bette as Julie, a southern active Student Council.
bership. She is also a member of could add about five per cent to In 1947 the Oregon Chest gave
greatly increased by this cooper­ belle, torn between two loves,
When Mrs. Clarke came to Ker­ Delta Kappa Gamma, national our farm land, but can increase direct care to 3,086 children for
achieves a memorable performance by high school two years ago, the honorary teachers’ sorority.
ation between the two.
our production from .25 to 30 per a total of 464,571 days. 21 of
It is expected that a good many which character she presents with library was a cluttered mass of
Her realistic and inspirational cent.
these children came from Joseph­
rare
skill
and
feeling.
Co-stars
of the last seasons smokejumpers
discarded and antiquated books. points of view caused the Univer­
2— Drainage of lands is needed ine County and received a total
will return again next year. How­ are George Brent, Fay Bainter and Now Principal Hagen says, “We sity women of Grants Pass to seek
of 3136 days of care.
ever there will be some openings Margaret Lindsay.
have a splendid school library and her each year for more than 20 on about one and one half million
Six other participating organi­
acres.
If
all
drainage
was
done
The second bill is “Marshal of it is in a very large measure due successive years to give the com­
and any young fellows between the
zations
aid young women, the
ages of 18 and 27 that desire in­ Cripple Creek with Allan Lane as to Mrs. Clarke’s reorganization, mencement address at the annual only about four per cent would be mentally ill. and other unfortunate
added
to
our
available
farm
area,
formation contact Clif Marshall Red Ryder Red traps hi-jackeis her wise selection of good fiction banquet for senior girls.
adults to regain a normal place in
at the Parachute Loft behind the in a spectacular chase after he is and reference material and her
“To the best English teacher in but the productivity of the lands society.
could
be
raised
enormously
and
discovered
by
outlaws.
In
a
thril­
Redwood Ranger Station. No
tireless and persistent efforts in the world,” wrote a ’48 senior of
Remember it is good business to
previous jumping experience is ling surprise climax Red digs into the library. Recognizing the value K. H. S. in Mrs. Clarke's much crop diversity increased. The help your neighbor to help himself.
greater
amount
of
land
needing
his
bag
of
tricks
thwarting
the
out­
needed. The emphasis being placed
of her library service, the County autographed Trail Blazer. Other
It is good for every citizen to help
laws in the name of law and order. Board set aside the largest sum students daily echo that phrase as drainage is in the Willamette val­ make the community a better place
on general woods experience.
"Fury at Furnace Creek,” an ever appropriated to us for library they go to classes happily and de­ ley flood plane basin. It will de in which to live.
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exciting but little known chapter service and it is being wisely and part reluctantly when all too soon pend on flood control along with
in winning of the west comes next carefully spent.”
LEE’S SECOND HAND
the warning bell says class is drainage to reach its higher effi­
ciency
Thursday and Friday, with Victor
“I
did
not
decide
to
become
a
ended.
STORE NOW OPEN
Mature and Coleer. Gray. Sections
3— Inroads on Oregon lands by
erosion are severe on 12,711
Wendell Lee, well known thru- of Utah’s famed badlands, were
square miles of area and a threat
out the Valley, opened his second chosen as the setting of the pic­
on 42,000 square miles. Grazing
hand store this week in the Drews ture. An Apache attack, massacre
lands present the greatest prob­
hotel building, with a new stock of and siege of Fort Furnace Creek
set the action of the film which
lem of conservation, altho some
merchandise.
timber areas outside of controlled
Commencing Sunday, Novem­ is keyed to the fight of two sons
forest and park lands are in the
ber 28th, an auction will be held to clear the name of their father,
Arthur L. Gilbert of Wonder, a
severe status. Prevention of ero­
where anything and everything accused as having betrayed his
log bucker for the Oregon Caves
outfit.
sion
cannot
increase
our
farm
area
that has sales value will be auc­
Jobs Daughters, Bethel No. 30,
The Laurel Cemetery Associ­
Lumber company, is one up on the
tioned off to the highest bidder.
held a special meeting last Mon­ ation is holding a Thanksgiving but can definitely save what we old “man bites dog” story. He
already
have.
‘"J. W. Wonderly, auctioneer, will
day night when they entertained eve dance Nov. 24 at the Legion
was the victim of a vicious attack
be on hand.
4— Flood damage on all Oregon by a two point deer while bucking
EVERY CHILD IN
the Masonic fraternity. After the hall for the benefit of the Associ­
business meeting election of new ation in its work on the cemetery rivers are estimated at $19,795,000 logs east of Cave Junction last
COUNTY MUST BE
officers took place.
grounds. Langworthy’s orchestra per year. The Willamette and Col- Monday.
O.S.C. Homecoming Guests ENUMERATED NOW
The woodsman said he was but­
An entertaining program fol­ of Grants Pass will furnish the umbias presenting the greater por­
tion of this loss.
To Find Hearty Welcome
ted to the ground without warning.
The county school fund is de­ lowed with Ruth Smith, program music and the ladies of the Aux­
5— There are practically no He seized his attacker’s antlers
OREGON STATE COLLEGE— pendent to a large extent on the chairman. Claire and Darleen iliary are to prepare and serve the
Homecoming alumni will find an­ help given by the state school Cooper played a piano and violin excellent food as their donation available water resources in Ore­ and struggled for a time. Finally,
other hearty welcome awaiting fund. The state fund is distribu­ duet; Norma Buckles, accordion to the dance. Funds to purchase gon, except the flood waters of he was able to roll under a nearby
them Friday and Saturday, Novem­ ted according to the number of solo. Queen Margaret Smith and food supplies are being donated winter-spring runoff, that ran be log and reach a pinch bar.
The deer vaulted the log and
ber 19 and 20, when the college school children enrolled or who live Ruth Smith, Guide, sang a beauti­ by all the valley civic and fraternal used for any further development
organizations as their part in fur­ of irrigation.
continued the attack. The battle
puts into effect this year’s slogan, in the county, so it is necessary ful duet.
From these figures it is evident finally ended when a blow from
Officers for the coming year thering the improvement work on
"Hands across the years” in recog­ that every child from 4 to 20 years
that
Oregon agriculture is reach­ the pinch bar shattered the an­
the
cemetery.
are Diane Morey, Honored Queen;
nition of the recent 80th anniver­ of age be listed.
One feature of the dance will be ing the limits cf expansion as re­ imal's skull.
sary observance.
If you know any children who Louise Merrill, Sr. Princess; Ruth
Gilbert reported his experience
The popular barbecue in the ar­ are not listed or have not been Smith, Jr. Princess; Phyllis Dick, a lucky number with each dance gards available acres, that its fu­
mory to provide a savory lunch canvassed, you will receive $1.00 Guide; Sharon Benge, Marshall. ticket purchased on a large turkey ture will depend upon better land to State Police Sergeant C. R.
which will be given to the one use to conserve what we now have Borgman who dispatched Patrol­
prior to the game is arranged for from the county school system for
holding the lucky number. Admis and will depend on irrigation and man William Allen, game law en­
the third year. Service will be information that will put a child
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hayden, of sion is $1.60 per couple for thc drainage for any increased agri­ forcement officer to investigate.
from 11:30 to 12:30. Immediate­ on the roll.
Allen’s investigation confirmed
ly following the Oregon-O. S. C.
Get in touch with County School Indio, California, are expected to dance and number on the turkey, cultural production.
It would stem, therefore, that Gilbert’s story of the fight. The
game will be the equally popular Supt. L. C. Moffitt or Mrs. Mar­ arrive in Cave Junction soon. They supper will be 50c a person. The
coffee-and-doughjiuts served free guerite S. Stanton, clerk, and they received word that the remains of Association is looking forward to the present populat.on of Oregon, venison was turned over to a rest
in the armory by the 30-Staters will give you the necessary infor­ their son, Lieut. John (Jack) H. a large turnout for this particular in order to sustain its own children home by the officer.
must begin ernstruction of storage
Hayden, was being returned to the dance.
alumni club assisted by other Cor­ mation.
and flood control reservoirs in the
states from Bari, Italy. Inter­
vallis alumni. This opportunity
Help the Red Feather campaign immediate future. It will require WHAT THE LEGION
ment will be in Grants Pass.
for an after-game snack while re­
a construction program covering
hashing the game and renewing
10 to 15 years to complete even a AUXILIARY IS DOING
elij acquaintances is now firmly
minor project of the kind neces­
LOCAL COUPLE EXCHANGE NUPTIAL VOWS
estaolished as a most popular cus­
The Legion Auxiliary met Wed­
sary to increase the agricultural
tom.
The Community church was the on the side of her head with resources of any part of the state. nesday evening with Esther Mar­
scene of a beautiful wedding sol- streamers of old rose. Her bou- In 10 or 15 years our own popula­ tin presiding in the absence of
Evelyn Budd, president, who with
_v quet
was of . white
DON’T FORGET THE
emnized , November 9th at 1 o clock
*
. . . daisy mums. tion growth will out run our re­
The bridesmaid, Mrs. B. G. Ron- sources if not a single person mi­ Daisy Nassen, was attending a
when Miss Louella Rondeau, deM wag jn f)oor ,ength
LEGION DANCE SAT.
conference in Portland. Joy Bad-
grates to the state. It’s that close den, district president, accom­
daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. George (freeni she also wore streamers
The
Medford
Mail
Tribune
car­
Big doin’s again next Saturday
It requires about 2.5 acres of panied them.
night when the American Legion ried the following article in its is­ Rondeau of Cave Junction, be- and carried an old fashioned nose- and to grow the crops each person
A motion was made that the city
came the bride of Darrel O'Dell, gay of pink daisy mums and in the world needs. The Rogue
holds another one of their popular sue of November 13th:
council
be allowed to hold their
An
elaborate
and
unique
cam­
son
of
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Merle
M.
heather
The
flower
girl,
little
dances. One of the highlights of
River Valley now has only 1 2 monthly meeting in the Auxiliary
paign
to
raise
funds
for
establish­
O'Dell, Sr., also of Cave Junction. Sherry Ann Pike, niece of thc acres of land per individual person
the evening will be the Jaycees
Mrs. L. F. Pike, sister-in-law of bride, was in floor length aqua in its farming back ground. Verily room. A donation was made to
turkey contest for which tickets ment of a “Rogue Valley Boys
the Community Chest.
Town”
near
Holland
through
con­
the
bride sang The Sweetest Story dress with a tiny white hat and
are now going fast. No tickets
ach of those acres must do its
Thanksgiving and Christmas
will be sold after Saturday noon, tributions to be solicited in an un­ Ever Told and Always with Mrs. streamers, carrying a white be- full duty if your children are go­
baskets were discussed. Com­
usual
national
automobile
tour
William
Brown
at
the
piano.
As
fulled
basket
of
chrysanthemums
so make haste and get yours now.
ing to continue to live here.
munity Service Chairman Myrtle
The bride’s mother wore jade
You may not only have a won­ scheduled to continue one full cal­ the strains of the wedding march
Oregon is lagging far behind the Clifford announced that all pro­
endar
year
is
being
fostered
by
were
heard
the
two
young
ushers,
green
crepe
with
black
accessories,
derful time at the dance, but you
other western states in its irriga­
Larry Hagen, cousin of the bride, the groom’s mother wore blue and tion development, perhaps because ceeds from dance supper will go
may carry home that turkey gob- three Josephine county men.
bier which will feast the Thanks-1 D°n » “ynes .,st*tes ^ at thc and Jimmy O’Dell, brother of the white chiffon with black, corsages of its meager land resources. It to the cemetery funds. Child Wel­
backers have available a 629-acre groom, solemnly lit the candles for were of tiny pink rosebuds and is vital that progress be made as fare Chairman Edith Hays re­
giving table next Thursday.
quested any member having a toy
farm a mile and a half west of the candlelight ceremony.
white stephanotis.
rapidly as is at all possible if our to donate for disabled veteran’s
the
Caves
highway
and
two
miles
The bride was beautiful in a
Rev. George H. Gray officiated future obligations are to be met.
FIELD SCOUT EXECUTIVE
children, bring them to the next
from Holland, including all farm white floor length lace and net at the double ring ceremony. Paul
TO ATTEND MEETING
meeting, December 1st.
equipment and 119 head of live­ over taffeta dress. Her finger- Brading, life long friend of the
At the p.nochle party last Sat­
Friday, November 19, James stock.
tip length veil was held in place by groom was best man.
urday, prizes went to Harry Hart­
The property is to be remodel­
Harpool, Field Scout Executive,
beaded headdress. The heart
After the ceremony friends and Jobs Daughter Bethel
well, Ella DeSaulniers, Vivian
for the Grants Pass area will be ed for the proposed “ Boys’ Town" shaped bouquet was of stephanotis relatives adjourned to the church To Hold Food Sale
Deaton, Maurice Sauer, Tex Clif­
present at the regular Cub Pack Haynes said, from contributions and carnations, in the center of reception room where a beautifully
A cooked food sale will be held ford and Mrs. Jack Galland. The
meeting. Mr. Harpool wishes to which, he hopes, will be collected which was a "go ng away” cor- decoiated 3-tier wedding cake was
meet with all members of the Cub on an automobile tour leaving sage of lavender t .ed orchid and served with huckleberry-ribbon next Saturday, November 20 at next party is Nov. 27 and proceeds
the Martin Clothing store, start­ go towards the children play
committee and the parents of the Grants Pass next January 1, and stephanotis. Her accessories were ice cream and coffee.
shoulder length white mitts and
The bride’s going away costume ing at 10:30 a m. Girls living in ground.
boys.
returning a year later
Two men will remain in a ' white satin ballerino slippers. She was a suit of aqua colored gubar- the Holland district please con­
Members of the V F. W. and all
Orville Meredith and Ted Bur­
interested residents of the Valley specially-built car the entire year was escorted down the aisle by her dine with black accessories. After tact Alfreds Vahrenwald, those in
are urged to attend and receive in­ and will be featured for brief per­ father who gave her in marriage, the short honeymoon thru parts of the Selma district leave all food nette left for Los Angeles Wed­
Mrs. Pike, as matron or honor, Oregon and California the couple at the Selma store not later than nesday to look after busineet in­
formation that will enable us to iods at automobi’e dealers show-
ooins alon- t* — rout’, see r ’lng was in floor lenvth old rose with returned to Cave Junction where 10 a. m AU other girls contact terests 7 hey plan to be gone
make a success of the Cub p
a runty little w ite hat perched they will reside.
about a week.
Diane Morey.
gram
to Haynes.
Bethel Elects
Benefit Dance
New Officers
Next Wednesday
For Coming Year At Legion Hall
Boys Town
In Offing
Near Holland
Deei Attacks
Logger; Back
Dies in Fight