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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 193 Regional Roundup by Cleve Tw.'tchell Mni1 Tribuns Regional Editor The pvonto ( . i uneasinP eeK end Save many people a sense of which 11 , Hoppe wrote of feeling in his column and viol6 6d yay's Mail Tribune. "... If hatred wotectM a" Snuff out &e life ot most Powerful and What tfusr W 0Ur Wrld jUSt like 0181 hat of us- v0i?prtadii,iiHoptpe,'? and 11,056 of others wh) have thr E fe?llngs' ave further imPe's to a conviction van we nave gradually come to embrace: That there is really TricVM0 '.'defend" oneself against death, and that is mourned 6 that death is anytnin8 to be feared or (a hfilmgs men Iook uPn death as something awful and ,7Yrared and avoided at all costs, then they will never have rfLlrT agalnst 0nlv bv realizing that death is a form oi graduation can men eliminate the fear of being killed. When someone dies, it is our belief that they are not gone forever, sooner or later, somewhere, we will see them again. We personally have a feeling that everything happens for a reason But many times we humans do not know what is meant to happen or why. The best thing for us to do is to surround ourselves mentally with a positive atmosphere and ask that right action, whatever it may be, take place. The Regional News Goes On Now that the Randolph Collier Tunnel has been completed, California Division of Highways officials appear to be wasting no time in formulating plans for improvement of other portions of U. S. 199. We received a press release from the division Monday morn ing concerning the state engineer's recommended route for a freeway of sorts between Crescent City and Gasquet. The story, with accompanying diagram, ran on the regional page Monday. We use the term "of sorts" when speaking of this freeway, because from all appearances it will not be the 70-miles-an-hour sort of road we now have between Ashland and Mt. Sexton. It will more probably resemble the improved stretches of U. S. 101 farther down in the Redwood country below Eureka. The new roads down there are freeways in the sense that they have limited access and four lanes. But they follow the con tour of canyons and mountain sides, and because of the curves one cannot go much over 50 and still keep his car on the road. Fifty miles per hour, however, is certainly better than 30. And there is the additional advantage of reducing wear and tear on one's brakes and one's nerves for the curves are more gradual and easier to anticipate. Another point to consider is that freeways which follow the contour of canyons and mountain sides also tend to preserve as much as possible of the natural beauty of the areas they traverse. According to the California press release, every effort will be made on the U. S. 199 project to preserve both the Redwoods and the beauties of the Smith River Canyon. From the looks of the diagram of the proposed route, the beautiful grove of Redwoods just south of Jeddediah Smith State Park, through which the present highway winds, will be bypassed. We hope that the present highway is retained as a scenic loop, similar to the way part of old U. S. 101 was preserved south of Eureka and renamed "Avenue of the Giants." Ironically, we drove on Sunday over the very stretch of road involved in this project. The drive from the Oregon-California state line to Crescent City is beautiful, peaceful and rather exhausting (even with the tunnel.) Perhaps the Crescent City to Gasquet project will help reach a happy medium between making the trip easier on the stomach but still pleasant to the eye. . Another Improvement Up at the Oregon end of U. S. 199, another improvement has taken place. The designated speed on the four-lane stretch from Grants Pass to the north vicinity of Wilderville has been raised to 65 miles per hour. It previously was 55 m.p.h., a frustratingly slow pace for a modern, smooth, straight four lane highway with few crossroads and no driveways or com mercial frontage. A Cry For Help Following is sort of an open letter from Mary M. Poole, secretary-treasurer of the Prospect Rural Fire Protection Dis trict. It is entitled "We Need Your Help!" "One day this past summer a man came to my door and asked if I would consider being one of the directors of the Rural Fire Protection District they were organizing for Prospect. I asked him what my duties would be, and he said to meet with the other four directors once a month, and more or less repre sent the area I live in. Said they were trying to get one director from each area of the district. "I'm gullible! I reminded him of what he already knew, that I was about as busy with my home and business, and what community activities I can crowd in, as one could possibly be, and if this were to require more time than a once a month meeting it would be impossible for me to accept. "I think he gave me his assurance in all honesty, not having a much better idea than I did of what would be expected of us, that my main function would be to help make decisions and have a voice in matters pertaining to activities for the year, he suggested. "I have a voice but it is about worn out trying to find out what we are supposed to do next. Trying to find out what has been in the past, and where do we go from here. "In going through the notes in the little ledger I was given, and which gives the history of the volunteer department we had before organizing, I find the names of the same men, from the date of its origin to this time acting as directors, and doing a very good job, and I know they are tired. I know they de serve a rest. "I and the ones working with me, are willing to do the job to the best of our ability, but we need help. There are things these men know that we have to find out, and with their help we will. Without it, it will take a lot longer. "Fire protection is something that concerns every citizen, and how the job is handled is certainly your business. The only way we can know what you want, and help you get it, is for you to come to the meetings and speak up. "The meetings will be held on the third Monday of each month at the Mill Creek Falls Cafe in Prospect, next one being Dec. 16th at 7:00 p.m. "I did not ask to be secretary-treasurer, a finger was pointed to my face, and a voice said, You are IT! and I haven't the faintest idea how I am going to do all the things I find part of the job. But this I do know, I am going to do the best I can because I love this community, and I want it to have what is right for it. I want to know it is a bigger and better place because I have lived here, and I know there are others of you that feel as I do, and with your help it will continue to grow into a better place." Grange News Live Oak Grange ROGUE RIVER Live Oak Grange met at the Grange Hall in Rogue River on Nov. 14. The main item of business for the evening was the election of officers for the coming year. Officers elected for the next year were: master, Harold Van Hoy; overseer, Ralph Casady; lecturer, Irene Casady; stew ard, Lloyd Beebe; assistant steward, Ray Frantz; chaplain, Marge Dunham; treasurer. Belle Strahan; secreary, Hilda Crowell; gatekeeper, Ott Thompson; Ceres, Betty Frantz; Pomona, Beatrice Hutchinson; Flora, Ruth VanHoy; lady as sistant steward, Edith Osborne; executive committee, Oscar Benefiel, Gien Hutchinson, Phil Strahan. Refreshments were served after the meeting by Jessie and Ray Frantz. On Saturday the Grange held its annual Harvest dinner. It was well attended with many visitors from out of town coming to enjoy the tur key and trimmings dinner. Receipts of the dinner will be used to pay for improve ments made in the kitchen, new stainless steel sinks and the cabinets to house them. The next important date for Grangers to remember is Dec. 7, when the Christmas Bazaar and Food Sale will be held. MRS. JOHNSON DIRECTS PROSPECT Mrs. Joe John son is the director and leader for the Cliiistmas cantata to be presented here Dec. 22. The di rector was incorrectly identified as Mrs. Joe Josephson in a pre vious story. VIEW INTO PAST Current display af the Siskiyou County Museum features an old-time millinery shop, such as was located in Yreka in the 1800s. In the top part of this photo is a display of hats of the period, while below may be seen a fluting machine at center and bolts of straw at right. Rogue River City Council Adopts Trailer Ordinance ROGUE RIVER-At the regu lar council meeting held Nov. 14 in the city hall Mayor John Leyen was back in his regular position. Councilmen present were Orvis Reeter, who was act ing mayor while Leyen was in the Veterans' Hospital at Van couver, Washington, Arty Laws, Foy James, and Lauren De- Weese. Loyd Morrow and George Magerle were unable to attend. The council heard the final reading on the house trailer or dinance and voted unanimously for its passage. This new ordi nance will make it unlawful for any person to use, occupy or maintain any trailer coacn upon any area or tract of land within the city of Rogue River other than in a trailer park duly li censed under the laws and or dinance of the city of Rogue River. Not Retroactive It is understood that this ordi nance will not apply to any trailer coach which is presently occupied, used for a dwelling and parked on land within the city. However, if such a trailer coach is removed from its pres ent location, it will immediately be subject to the regulations of this ordinance. The ordinance provides that any person vio lating any of the provisions of this ordinance snail, upon con viction, be punished by im prisonment In the city jail for not to exceed 30 days or by a fine not to exceed $100, or both. Each day that a violation of this ordinance continues shall con stitute a separate offense, it adds. Extension Granted The city recorder - treasurer, Orva Jean Cruise, read a letter from the state granting an ex tension of two years on the water right the council had ap plied for a few years back. This water right gives the city a right to pump water from the Rogue River. This project was started about the time of the Interstate 5 freeway and because of prop erty changes and rights of ways the project was postponed. The council now feels there is a good chance of a commercial growth in this area and that an abundant supply of water would be a great asset. The council also asked that a letter be written to the Southern Pacific Railroad, asking per mission to place a water hy drant on its property next to the newly planted Iris Bed that is parallel to the railroad tract. this hydrant would supply the Garden Club sufficient water for its flower beds and give the club added enthusiasm to go ahead with its project. James, Catherine Anhorn Honored CENTRAL POINT - Among the young persons honored at the Central Point-Westside 4-H Achievement Night were Cathe rine and James Anhorn. Catherine Anhorn received the Farm Bureau trophy for best garden project and record book medal for junior dairy. James Anhorn received a county medal, national awards, in dairy and intermediate dairy record book. QUARTET ENTERTAINS ROGUE RIVER - VFW Post and Auxiliary No. 4116 met for a potluck supper at the VFW hall Nov, 15. Following the meal, the members were entertained by trie Barbershop Quartet from Grants Pass. The men and their wives were guests of the post for the dinner. j.f4 jjjpi ' - riM iumtr Thanksgiving Day Service Planned At Ruch Church APPLEGATE VALLEY-Spe- cial Thanl giving Day services will be held at Ruch Community Church Thursday at 10 a.m. Earl G. Mortlock, pastor, will give the mesage oh "The Art of Thanksgiving." Fred DeVos will give a vocal number. The community is cordially invited. Basketball practice is sched' uled Friday at 10:30 a.m. The church team, comprised of boys of Junior and Senior High School, has won the two games of the season so far and reports it will schedule games with any teams interested. Frank Scott, athletic coach at Ruch school, coaches the church team. CUSTOMER CALLS Another part of the millinery display at the museum is this scene, in which a customer with a baby buggy and older daughter visits store. A clerk stands behind the counter Note that customer's face is reflected in the mirror. Siskiyou Museum Display Recreates Old-Time Millinery Regional News B 3 Eagle Point Jaycees Set Up Several Hew Projects By GAYNELL KRAMBEAL Mall Tribune Correspondent EAGLE POINT - Steve Wise ly of South B Street was ap pointed chairman of the Eagle Point Jaycees annual Christmas shopping tour at a recent dinner meeting of that organization. The Christmas shopping tour, Jaycee Ralph Humphrey ex plained, gives Eagle Point area children who would not other wise have the opportunity a chance to select and purchase gifts for their families. It further gives them the responsibility of handling and budgeting their own money. Members assisting Wisely in the project are Rick Wolgamott, Harold Hanscom, Gene Pence,' and Keith Kram-beal. Speak Up Jaycee, a course in public speaking for Jaycee mem bers, was adopted at this meet ing. This project fills the need in assisting Jaycees in their quest to become better leaders. Also adopted were the Spoke and Spark Plug programs. These are U.S. Jaycee projects de signed to aid individual mem bers in developing their leader ship potential through specuic required achievements. It also offers national recognition to members who qualify. A rather unusual membership recruiting project was approved. A "mystery man" between the Davidson Completes Duty In Air Force PROSPECT Airman Second Class Tom Davidson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson of Pros pect, recently completed his service with the Air Force and spent a month visiting his par ents and his sister Teresa. While he was visiting, the Da vidsons made a trip to Los An geles to visit another son of the family, Jim, who lives there. It was the first time the family had had a chance to see their 2-month - old grandson James Chris. . Both Tom and Jim Davidson are graduates of Prospect High School. Their father is an em ploye of Pacific Power and Light Company at the Prospect plant. ages of 21 and 35 is involved and the lucky Jaycee who suc ceeds in recruiting him will be awarded an expense trip to the Oregon Coast and a free charter -boat fishing trip, according to memDersmp chairman Harold Hanscom. In other action, the club re ferred for further study projects in international relations, polit ical awareness, operation air park, religion in American life, and free enterprise. Of particular interest to mem bers was a slide program pre sented by Nat Etzel, who recent ly returned from a tour behind the Iron Curtain. Etzel's topic for the evening was "Agricul ture in Communist Hungary." ' Rodeo Grounds Chairman Gor don Peck announced that work is proceeding on the grounds, although rather slowly at the present because of weather con ditions. He further stated that as soon as enough yew wood posts are stock piled, the post holes will be dug and posts set in place. The Jaycees Rodeo Grounds are located one mile north of Eagle Point on Oregon By DORIS ROBINSON Mail Tribune Correspondent YREKA - If you would like a peek into the nostalgic past, come to the Siskiyou County Museum in Yreka and visit the millinery display In the base ment. Here the curator has ar ranged an old-time millinery shop. M'lady could have her choice of handmade hats trimmed with ostrich plumes, flowers, velvet bows or other ornaments, and held on the head by use of long hat pins. These pins had very decorative heads. Or she could choose a wire frame of her liking and have it covered with her choice of straw, velvet, moire' or what ever was in vogue, and also choose the trim from the supply offered by the milliner. Was in Yreka Such a millinery shop was lo cated in Yreka in the 1800s and was known as Iffland's Milli nery Shop. Many of the articles on display came from this shop. There are original bolts of straw, just as Mrs. Iffland left It, rolled and tied at the cen ter. Colors are yellow, two shades of green, pink, rose, tan and natural. There is a fluting machine which looks like a tiny clothes wringer, only the rollers are not smooth. They have ridges on them to flute the ribbon. The rollers are turned with a crank and the ribbon run between the rollers. On the wall are pictures taken in 1885 from "Harper's Bazaar" showing Godie fashions and hats. A small stand holds a sew ing box donated by Mrs. Dan Cawley, the box contains thread, wax, pin cushion, nee dles and pins. There is also a small hat rack with a needle point background. The museum has a diary of Mrs. Esther Soule' (Earhart) of Little Shasta written in 1884-85 when she attended school in Ashland. One entry stated that they left Ashland at 5 a.m. and ar rived in Yrelia at 4:30 p.m. and spent the night at the Fresno Hotel. Next day they visited Mrs, Iffland's Millinery Shop, where she selected a hat for a relative. Most of the hats on display are from the collections of Mrs. George Tebbe and Mrs. Claude Glllis, old time residents of pioneer families. Hats Described One beautiful hat belonging to Mrs. Gillis and on display is a very large hat, the brim is faced with black velvet and the top covered with purple moire'. A deep purple ribbon band around the crown and trimmed with two large Iris in deep purple velvet and orchid chiffon. It was worn during the "Gay 90's." Another attractive hat, not too unlike the present style is a turned up brim sailor straw of natural color, which came from Sarah Totten of Hamburg. A very beautiful hat is one made of white horse hair braid the wide brim is trimmed in front with pink sweetpeas and lilacs. The brim is turned up on the left side and faced with black velvet and held at the crown with a black velvet bow. This hat was the property of Mrs. George Tebbe. If you can remember back when at the theater just before the show started a sign would be flashed on the screen asking the ladies to please remove their hats, well, these were the kind of hats the theater management wished removed. RegionalCalendar WILDERVILLE - Saturday, Wilderville Society of Christian Service bazaar, at Artcraft Camera Shop. PROSPECT Tuesday, Dec. 3, Prospect Home Extension Unit, Community Hall, Christ mas party, with decorations and gift ideas on display. Any one with special Christmas gift or decoration ideas invited to bring them. Vandalism Reported At Eagle Point High EAGLE POINT -.Three acts of vandalism have resulted in six broken windows at the Eagle Point High School in the past two weeks, according to Police Chief Robert Moore. In addition, similar acts have completely demolished one tick et booth and badly damaged an other at the entrance to the foot ball field of the high school. Po lice investigation is still in progress. The Christmas Season Is Coming to Medford Friday, Caturtlavl Shop EARLY. This Make Up Your Gift List Now... Lots of GOOD IDEAS In Tomorroow Thursday's Medford Tribune Watch for the Thanksgiving Day Edition... Then SHOP EARLY and SAVE In GREATER MEDFORD!
