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4B MAIL TRIBUNE, M.dford, Oregon, Sunday. Deembr 21, 1958 -Naucke House Bought for Museum In Cave Junction Cave Junction The old Stith-Naucke house, one time show place of Kerbyville has been purchased by the Illinois Valley Federated Women's club to establish a Josephine County Historical museum. Work will begin in January to restore the structure. As nearly as can be estab lished, the house was built in the late 1870. Naucke, a Ker byville merchant, was deeded Daniel S. Holton's half of a 160-acre donation claim own ed by Holton, Short and Ker by, on Sept. 19, 1878. He then hired Stith to build the pala tial home for his wife and five children. Later, Stith married one of the two Naucke daughters. It has been thought by later historians that the Naucke house had at one time been used as the court house. How ever, according to a 40-page abstract held by the Clay Ramseys, the court house and jail buildings stood on the property now owned by Ram sey. The county seat had been changed and the county rec ords packed into two saddle bags and taken by horseback to Grants Pass about the time Naucke secured his land. Court Buys Land About the time that Oregon south of Roseburg was being formed into counties and be fore the actual boundaries were established when Jose phine county included a por tion of Douglas and Jackson counties, the county court bought the site which is now the Ramsey place, from Ker by on March 13, 1865 for the consideration of SI, 200 owed to the county by Kerby. On Jan. 8, 1880, the old court house, lot and buildings were sold by the county to Jim Hughes. It was much la ter when Naucke redeemed this property by paying the delinquent tax bill of S2.75 This fact of Naucke finally owning the property on which the old court house stood is partially responsible for the general opinion the Naucke home had been used as the court house. Present Plans The present plans for the building is to be renovated and prepared in time for the Centennial observance this summer and will serve as a hospitality house where out- of-town guests will be greet ed. It is hoped to have the home furnished in keeping with the Centennial era. Plans include the erect ing of a fireproof building or addition to the present struc ture where items and docu ments of historical value can be safely housed. Man Sentenced on Petty Larceny Charge Travis Edward Moore, 2060 Table Rock rd., was sentenced to four months and 20 days in the county jail by District Court Judge James M. Main Friday on a charge of petty larceny. The defendant's parole was revoked. The jail sentence is subject to parole at a later date. Moore was represented by O. H. Bengtson PATTERSON PLUMBING & HEATING 2747 North Pacific Highway NEW REMODEL Get our installed price on a New Water Heater OR a New Bath Room Set. Our trucks carry a complete line of Repair Parts SAVE with our ONE-TRIP PLUMBING SERVICE. Phone SP 3-2768 - After 5 p.m. TW 9-1004 Pickin' Pears News and Notes From Camp White By SID HOLLINGSWORTH A little unfinished business remains before taking off for the holiday season in a few notes pertaining to Christmas. There isn't much news in Christmas preparations which are always about the same. Speaking of human interest, a story appeared on the front page of the Mail Tribune last Wednesday from Applegate Valley which is a classic in this department. The men here are still chuckling over it as the kind of writing that has all but disappeared from the Ameri can scene. Chlpman, of the library staff calls it the "fire story to end all fire stories." There is a lesson in the yarn about a lot that is happening today. "I have already seen the many fine things you vol unteers do for our members and I am told that your Christmas programs each year are an outstanding holiday event," Acting Manager Banks I. Paul writes in the Christ mas programs each year are an outstanding holiday event," Acting Manager Banks I. Paul writes in the Christmas brochure. This will be the first time he will have a chance to see how the event is handled here. The distribution of gifts to Camp White veterans by VAVS organizations is sched uled for Monday at 7 p.m. Buildings are assigned to the different groups and the gifts are presented personally after a roundup meeting in the theater. Caesar Muzzioli and his accordion musicians will visit the wards and play. After the gifts are distributed, a dance will be held in the theater by the VFW auxiliary. The VAVS teams are as fol lows: Section 1, World War I auxiliary, Medford and Grants Pass, Blue Star Moth ers, Grants Pass, USWX aux iliary, and American Legion auxiliary, Building 209; Sal vation Army, American Gold Star Mothers, Building 210; VFW, department, Women's Relief Corps, Building 211; American Legion auxiliary, Ashland, Building 212. Section 2, Military Order of Lady Bugs, Military Order of Cooties, Medford, DAV auxiliary, Medford and Grants Pass, Building 203; N.O. Trench Rats, Medford, Ameri can Gold Star Mothers, DAV, Klamath Falls and depart ment, Building 206; American Gold Star Mothers, Building 207. Section A, VFW auxiliary, department, Building 208; BPOE, VFW department, Building 216; American Le gion auxiliary, Medford, Cen tral Point and Cave Junction, Building 217; VFW depart ment, DAV Medford, Ameri can Legion auxiliary, Grants Pass, and VFW ' District 7, Building 218; Blue Star Moth ers, Cottage Grove, World War I auxiliary, department, Building 221; BPOE, Building 222. The Salvation Army and the Elks have special gifts for each member. During the past week gifts were wrapped, trees distributed by the en gineering division, and deco rated by the VAVS organiza tions, and special decorations provided by the Junior Red Cross, garden clubs, the can teen and engineering personnel. A special party for children of personnel was held in the threater Tuesday evening. This is an annual celebration arranged by the employees, and entertainment-is provided with a Santa Claus and gifts. There are about 100 in this list, ranging in age up through the teens. Arrangements have been made with Medford and near by churches for the seasonal carolling by choristers, always a welcomed contribution. On Christmas day the VFW aux iliary will distribute their fruit baskets, another distinct gesture at Camp White. Miss Gladys McCracken, dietitian, reports that the usual Christmas dinner of turkey and trimmings is on hand. The . American Legion auxiliary is providing the spe cial menu. There will be 700 pounds of turkey, 60 pounds of cranberries, 350 pounds of potatoes, 120 pounds of fruit cake and 120 quarts of frozen custard, as well as other items. Jim Rea of Special Services received an unexpected phone call last week from his daugh ter, Mary Calvin Rea, in Los Angeles. Jim couldn't believe it when she told him over the phone who it was. The last time he saw or heard from her was when she was a WAC lieutenant 12 years ago. She had gone to Philadelphia after leaving the service. The VFW auxiliary conduct ed their annual gift service for 230 non-comp veterans Wednesday, Dec. 10, with a supply of novel and useful articles, including toys from which to make selections for relatives and friends. Posts in every part of the state sup ply the gifts and the packages are wrapped and mailed on the spot. All of the variety talent of the Rogue valley was assem bled for the Eighth Annual Amateur show sponsored by the DAV and held in the high school auditorium, Medford, last Wednesday evening. According to reports, it was a real turnout and an oppor tunity for many who are seen and heard regularly at the domiciliary theater, to com pete for the prizes awarded in the various classes of en tertainment. At least 50 mem bers from Camp White, at tended, including the Camp White orchestra which provid ed the incidental music. Christmas is just another headache for Bob Doran and Eddie Walter, who carry the mail to and from Medford. Camp White is fortunate in having these two expert driv ers familiar with the intrica cies of traffic on the open road. Three mail deliveries a day are made, one trip being a pickup service. They also drive the ambulance in emer gency cases between here and Portland. 1 .3 JLI .ig WEARING prison garb, Wil liam G. Bonelli, one-time State Board of Equalization member, hears Mexico City judge rule against extradi tion to California on charge he accepted cash bribes. Bids Opened for New Police Cars . Bids from five companies on new vehicles for the Med ford police department were opened Friday morning in city hall. Final computations on the bids were not expected until early this week. The police department had advertised for five patrol vehicles and two unmarked vehicles, all to be 1959 se dans. In return, five patrol vehicles and one unmarked vehicle are to be traded in. The department has report edly had its fill of the station wagons now in service for patrol work. These vehicles have been found difficult to handle and are said to offer no more interior space than a sedan. Pointers Given for Holiday Shoppers Here HALF-TIME SECRETARY Permanent Position. Work Mornings. FULL COMPANY BENEFITS: PAID VACATION and HOSPITAL INSURANCE. POSITION REQUIRES SHORTHAND, TYPING AND INITIATIVE PHONE SPring 2-8906 for appointment When you're shopping these December nights, make sure you don't unwittingly shop for an accident," Police Chief Charles P. Champlin re minded last-minute shoppers in Medford last week. "Down town business areas and outlying shopping centers are crowded day and night, but especially at night when workers are trying to take ad vantage of evening shopping opportunities," the chief said. Chief Champlin gave driv ers a few specific hints on how to stay out of the hospit al during the holiday season: 1. Watch out for cars pull ing into traffic from parking lots or other off-street park ing areas; 2. Keep a safe distance be tween cars, especially if the streets are wet or slippery; 3. Do not crowd your luck at an intersection yield the right of way, even if it is New Service Station To Open Wednesday Clair and Mel's Texaco Service station, Bessie and Jackson sts., will open Wed nesday, Dec. 24, for business, according to the partners, Clair Wyant and Mel Fellows. The new station will pro vide complete car service and has three gasoline pumps. legally yours, rather than risk an accident. . 4. Do not change lanes without signaling and check ing to make certain you can make the move in safety. Champlin urged every citi zen to exercise reasonable re straint in his enthusiasm for the year's happHst month. "That way," he said, "the holiday can stay happy for everyone." WANTED SCRAP STEEL CAST IRON COPPER BRASS Aluminum Batteries 442 No. Fir Phone SP 3-5473 COMICE PEAKS Wonderful eating but do net qualify for our Gift Boxes $1100 U Per Lug Week Days and Sundays 8 A.M. to 5 PM. BEAR CREEK ORCHARDS 2 Miles South on Highway 99 A fireplace fire means dream-time to everyone enjoy a fire often! DRY HARDWOOD) and Split Peeler Cores Dry Slab Eagle Wood Co. PHONE TA 6-4081 Give a warm Christmas Gift GIVE WOOD! Let's get ready for company! HOST- TO THE WORLD! MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE i, every one of us, who lives here In Oregon, will literally be a host at this greatest of all birthday parties . . . and the Stanford Research Institute says that eight million guests from all parts of the world will attend! Although both the Centennial Exposition and the International Trade Fair will be held in Port land, starting June 10th, actually ALL OF OREGON will become vast centennial exposition grounds for the entire year, 19591 Centennial year offers an opportunity to tell the world of Ore gon's scenic beauties, her cities, her people .'. . her growing industries and bustling trade. Our world-wide guests will see first hand our great resources, enjoy our matchless tourist at tractions, learn about the rich heritage of history that is ours the faith and courage of the pioneers who followed the Oregon Trail a century agol Oregon's Centennial observance is important to us, here in the Rogue River Valley. We have much to offer and to show Exposition guests who come in 1959. Here we have incom parable, sapphire-blue Crater Lake, great forests and sweeping farms and orchards, historic Jacksonville and the Shakespearean Festival! We must all be GOOD HOSTS . . . offer our warmest brand of hospitality to Centennial guests . . . tidy up our roadsides and communities and put our best foot forward when company comes. It will be profitable as well as pleasant to be hospitable hosts in 19591 1
