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.
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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
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