MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 193
Regional Roundup
by Cleve Tw.'tchell
Mni1 Tribuns Regional Editor
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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.
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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
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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.
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Christmas
Season Is
Coming to
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