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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 28, 1952)
TIUmSIUY. AIK1UST 211, 1052 HERALD AND NEWS. KLAMATH FALLS. OREGON PACK SEVENTEEN Edited by Ruth King TIiIm mill 'Mini About Women Il?s A Woman's World" Gypsy Visitor From Far North Sees Old Haunts Recalls Early Days Here Chlloquln hnd ft vIMtor Um othr day v in Hot who knew it punt, Ionic before thro w a town who hnrd Hid counar Kcream before the uuto Jnvudeei the forht whoae poL-brid, wood ntove wui once a mrcca for tired tf a inn urn and trlhrnmrn needing frlrndnhlp a visitor who immrd the town. Mary A. WhittPinore, BJS, mother of Char If A. Whltteinurc. Home dale Koud, vlnlting from hi?r home In HlUa, Alanka, recalled with itftoiilbltlnff clarity the daya In 1911, when the family. In nearer) of health for Mr. Wtittteinore, arrived with ban and baKKaK from De troit Laknh, Minn., and unloaded their car (to at the present site of BhlpplriKton. Here during the flrnt nuimner, fulher WhltliTnore planted what may have been the flral "patch" of Netted (Jem potatoca raided In Klamath County. bKCbruhh wan y rubbed and the land plowed with foot-bumcr. That fall, thouith the crop didn't make 400 hack per acre, there were pot a toe a to har vest, aome for the Klamath Devel opment Company that aponsored the venture, some for the Whltlc more family. 'Ihr family atayed for a time at the old Hot HpriiiKa hole which la atm a lundmurk on esplanade. There wer no healed rooma in thohe d.ivH mid Mrs. Whlltrmore re cuIIh htayliiK in bed iii'mI ol the time tellliiK alorlea under the cov er to her thrfo you nit children. while Father Whltlcinore and the aented by the storekeeper at the Agency but posted prices on every Item aaved the day lor the bualnea- llke Mrs. W. and the store pros pered. Hie railroad came knocking at the door of the little netilement which at 1 11 had no name. Mall still came to the Agency, several miles away by boat or buck board, ao once more Mrs. Whit tern ore got buftv. tine applied to Frank H. Hitch cock, PoHlmaater General at VYafth InKton D. C. for a noatofflce and aince it wan to be a new one in trie directory, U had to be named. Three name could be submitted. Mra. Whlttemore sought help from a Kfod Indian friend, Jim WriKhl. who suggested the oarne Chlloquln. honoring the last great chief ot Klamath tribe. The name is him well known on the KiamaUi reservation. 'Hits name, forwarded to the PontmaKter General, wan accepted and on March 12, 1012, Mm. Whlttemore was appointed Chlloquln's flrnt postmaster. IfhLI'hO OUT Her young aorui carried mall from the new office to the Agency on horneback. In a few short months, telephone service went through an exchange she operated In the general store. The family opened a restaurant, Mrs. Whlttemore dabbled in local correspondence both at fihippington and Chlloquln for the old Klamath Herald. The family owned the flr.ft auto- anTc" .uUrU ! b''eJ" '""iP..( fir. K ft ni inn in mils. NO WA l l.lt Hot water for bathing and ward ing waa to be had by going to the hot NpringN near the hotel that bub bled Into open pool. Food In the small retuaurantn was poor and the family grew anxious to get settled among the plnei where It was hoped health would return to Mr. Whlttemore, a contractor. During their atay a In Klamath Falls, Whlttemore ' became ' ac quainted with a newspaper man. a reporter on the old Klamath Herald 95 worth of "home" groceries, not canned goods' rode proudly home with a Whlttmore at the wheel of the Model T. The "critter," product of an In dian herd, was brought to the store to be turned Into roants and steska Heleased by the cowhands. It look to the brush. In the roundup, son Frank was chaed Into the river, while the others took to closer van tage points to escape the spreading horn. Caught and returned after It, too, had crossed and recrossed the Williamson, the animal fell dead In the middle of the road. The Indians were all loyal friends. Particularly d 1 d Mrs. Whlttemore remember "Cinthy" who ministered In her primitive medical way to members of the tribes. Their business swelled the bank account and their patronage was sought ss long as the Whltte more Cash Store was In business. FAMILY There were five children In the family. Frank, Charles, now of Klamath Falls. Althea, a daughter, buried In childhood In the Chtloqum cemetery, Hopewell, a second daughter and the youngest son, jonn. Last week. Mrs. Whlttemore re turned to Chlloquln to the approxi mate spot where that first store was located. They visited with some older members of the Klam ath tribe and one recalled a big fihh caught by Charles in the near by river. But most of them are gone, the town has spread against the hills, and all signs, of those early days have been erased from the land scape. MOVED In 1935, Mrs. Whlttemore, a charming conversationalist, born in Lawrence, Mass., schooled in Bos- Post Game Pariies Gay Football season Is here Urns for a party. A guaranteed party suc cess Is the after-the-game "come to our house for supper" party. Whether the Rama Is a victory or disappointment, everyone will be tired and hungry after an afternoon or evening of cheering and will en joy relaxing over supper while they discuss the day's highlights. Plsn a menu that can be ready except for a few last minute touches. Make It hearty appetites sharpened by excitement and a whole afternoon outdoors are blK ones. Hot balled beans, broiled cheese-topped frankfurters, loused green salad, sliced brown bread, chilled milk for the youniter set and cold beer for the adults will please the most ravenous rooters. Set a gay table In advance buf fet style with colorful pottery serv ing accessories and an appropriate centerpiece. Carry out the air of smart entertaining by serving the beer in festive-looking p i 1 s e n e r glasses and the milk In attractive glass mugs. Home from the game, simply heat the beans, combine the salad, broil the franks, and supper Is ready to come to the table. BHOII.KI) CHKKKI-: TOIFKI Fit ANKM'RTKRS S frankfurters, Mustard 8 thin slices srmrp rheexe Cut frankfurters lenuthwlse down the center, being careful not to slice all the way through. Press frankfurters open flat and spread llxhtly with mustard. Broil until cooked; top each with a strip of cheese. Continue broiling until cheese melts. Serve Immediately. When the railroad passed through i Ion. pioneer of Minnesota and Chil- tbe town Mr. Whlttemore served as ! fquin resioem 01 eposane oorvai stallon ag.nl. The boys rode to 1 " l 8an P'SO. decided the next i Crater Luke on horseback, they all P w m oe Aiassa. I hit.H with rhi.rrh .rvir. in ihur Up there, where there Is much own home miri mnnv of the Indian to be done, she lives alone, does Came to listen to the music. i her own housework, raised flowers, Thc-y nut on skits and programs!1 w reluP l?. ?P ." for entertainment and once, down ' mney r new nospuai ana care in Klamath Falls were duped by i for the plants. She reports to the . , ' K iku nAU'snnner lor the Lutheran whose Kllbe tongue could wheedle "T.'hTh. MARY A. WHITTEMORE New York Guild To Bring Varied Talent Dales riav been confirmed by the Klnmatli Falls Business and Professional Women's Club for the lora-M aorics of plays to be given here this winter and next aprlng by Hie Clvlo Drama Guild, Mew York, under suspires of the club. The selection, according to word received from Oulld headquarters, Is outstanding. Three plays will lie offered, the first, Nov. W. 10M, second, Feb. 18, 1053 and the Inst, April 21, llli3. Offered will be a streamlined version of the Metropolitan OperB Company' favorite, Tho Fleder miius, keeping Intact the glorious imislo ol Johann Strauss wilh oul atsnding voices. Another Is Olad Tldlnns, a com edy done Inst scasou with great success on Broadway with Melvyn Uouaiaa and Hlgne Hasno. The third, Jenny Kissed Me, Is also a drlightlully frothy comedy that starred the well-known Leo J. Car roll. Tickets will be on sale through members of the BPW Club. Activities for tho beginning club year which gels under way early next month were discussed at a meeting last week of the board of du-eclnrs held at the home of Beth Uriggs, newly circled president. Mrs. Orlgiis will be assisted by tmogene Boolhby, first vice presi dent; Delia Records, second vice president: Lillian Otterbeln, record ing secrolary; Alice Jarvle, cor responding secretary; Nell 8lwart, treasurer. - Committee chairmen: Rose OLeary, education and vocation Dorothy Lowell, finances Bculah Elliott, health and safety; Blanche Pe t r o f f, International relations; Coral 8abo, legislation: Suzanne Hamilton, membership; Ruth King, news servico: Imogcne Boothby, program coordination; Barbara Caranlnl, public affairs; Margaret Santo, radio and television: Maud Dsvls. civil defense; Lorraine Guil len, bulletin editor; May Phlnney, no.spitamy; Ruth Lobaugh, music and arts; Elnora Reel, recreation. the last nhi'igcd nickel from whose glib toiifEue could wheedle -. h who helned the Whlttemore boys, Frank and Char-it-.. i,i' a tau i.cuunng puuers. His name was Kersufon and he told the family about tiie Ideal spot, far from civilization, north of Klamath r'alls where opportunity knocked, told them where to buy lumber to build a home, helped thm pet there. The family chartered the old Wl nema, a sturdy, lake-going boat, loaded on their possessions, their household articles, a piano for the c. -iical minded Mrs. Whlttemore, their cows, horses and chickens "i rHine west by Innnlgrant car and chugged away for the Agency Lr "1'nn Here they slept on an open plat fo. i oy a warehouse and heard curious coyotes sniffing at the chicken coons. PIONEERED They pushed deeper Into the woods, ended up miles north of the spot where they stepped ashore. There they built and Mrs. Whltte more, who had once supervised operation of their farm In the Mid dle West while her husband worked away, and once taught school, put her business abllttv In ' harness again and established a More, sel-1 ling everything from straight pins to horse collars. Competition In business was re- entertainers. They sold tickets for the big show after being told that ! others In the town were preparing ! numbers too. The big night came and the old Houston Opera House was Jammed with booted loggers and towas people eager for diversion. The Whittemores arrived. No one else showed up. Then, and only then, did they discover that their act was I the only one billed. They sang and played and danced and those out front applauded and went home happy. Mrs. Whlttemore with a gleam In her bright blue eyes and a hearty . chuckle recalled the time when i they tried "shooing" a range helf- er through a barn door. I current best sellers. Is a ten-time great-grandmother, Isstudylng Spanish. I The remarkable Mrs. Whltte more, with English, Irish and French ancestry, a fascinating Bostonlan accent and a rapier sharp memory will take to the air Friday to fly back to Sitka, land of the midnight eui. CLOTHES BEST BUYS KFJI 7:30 a.m. RETURN ENGAGEMENT! With His BIG NEW BANu IN PERSON AT THE f r- '.iV'-.'.'.- WILfS! RED BARN AIR-CONDITIONED DORRIS SAL. AUG. 30 J. A. Deakin eqain rakes qreat pleasure in presentinq T.Texas Tyler and his qreat new west ern swinq band, which proved such a popular attraction at the Red Barn several months aqo. The new Tyler band if beinq rated tops in its field. . Dancinq 10-2, Dayliqht Timl Admission $1.50 Person Tax Included i Coke-goes with, good tunes KM1 When you're off for an outing, b $ EJjjp jj remember that Coke adds life y and sparkle to the occasion. f-!.i -4 5 ' Take enough along. X " Hmi hi) 1 ROTTIED UNDER AUTHORITV OF THI COCA-COlA COMPANY IY THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF KLAMATH FALLS The Class 77 AeVll ioys in Wear Stylish Dependable Eyewear Never a moment's trouble getting Jimmy to do his schoolwork. Yet he has plenty of time for sports, special school activities and . helping around the house. It seems a miracle that fitting him with glasses could make such a change in the boy. He enjoys everything far more now his games, his school, the movies and plavs we take him to. The teacher says he's the brightest boy in class ond only a few months ago. we wondered whether he was seriously ill or just stubborn and backward. Am I ever thankful ' to the registered optometrist who examined his eyes and cor rected our entire problem by simply fitting Jimmy with the pro per glasses. He loves to wear the handsome frame that is just like his dad's. Both his father and I appreciated the easy terms arranged for us. dr. in i n.vnn Registered Optometrist With Offices At Standard- (tizzf ytayL 71 5 MAIN STREET IN KLAMATH FALLS II Sa I .' fell it y f."ireiltf)i-mr. J . lJJ, THI COCA-COtA COMrANYj V
