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GS M "what about, and PERCY IK P IO 6017 S E 86TH AVE PORTLAN OREGON Q VOL. LXIIIwNO. 23. lrill'embersp°stbeshiphOnoredN°'in the31'° Loyal 30-Year coo. Legionnaires a special sos- June 21 To Be Honored is making ' ,u hmers' entertainment will follow to each of Recognition for long and ex- Officers of tended loyal service to the Amer- departmental ican Legion will be extended to forty-seven members of Fred B. Wlvell Post No. 31 at a special meeting at Memorial hall Tues- day evening, June 21. THE SESSION will honor al members of the post who haw held continuous membership fo the past thirty years. In honor of the occasion and in appreciation of the perfect record of membership by the forty-seven members, officers of the state de- partment will be present. Cam- the occasion lembership is for the af- ev- En organiza- in 1919 at and tel- of the First is of both Younger vet- an active in- as the Most of the are to be unusually ac- and develop- Post since border- a heat wave: this part of indication of us the re- the a lot North- seasons, due [opment of fighting, fact that not seen fit in The as the re- that had Forests hazards now to use or- WOods, while and fishermen sure that cig are cam- It hardly ask our own acaint- of forest can well of its Forest by so con. no fire be section. ' given Shelt()n district thor- of renaming come to the With a deep times, that ion to chang- community's designation Place today elimin- the town. that such created Five) Dinner Tuesday maqder Vern Eaton is arranging a fine program of entertainment for the occasion and refreshments are to be served. There will be no regular order of business, the ses- sion being devoted entirely to a social program. MEMBERS WHO are to be hon- ored include: Cliff Wivell, Will- iam S. Valley, G. P. Verot, V. T. Connolly, H. M. Wivell, Dan Lynch, R. H. Saeger, Tony ServE- dee, J. G..Rucker, D. J. O'Neill, M. H. Needham, E. F. Martin, Rob- ert Binns, Homer Taylor, Walter S. Nash, W. A. Witsiers. Clive Troy, Reginald Sykes, Glenn Gardner, H. E. Drew, H. E. Munson, E. C. Lemley, Dr. George A LeCompte, A. W. Rob- inson, Purl JamEson, E. H. Fau- bert, Rolland L. Gerhardt, W. L. Jessup, Dr. Harold L. Kennedy, Oscar R. Levin, John E. Carroll, H. E. Lakeburg, Charles R. Lewis. A. E. Klassell, Earl W. Johnson, A. L. Huerby, Mervin Getty, John H. Eliason, Earl F. Dickinson, George Cropper, Dr• B. N. Collier M. A. Clothier, Paul Berets, Charles H Baker, H. G. Angle, J. E. Angle, Dr. Glenn LaDders Republicans Call Open Meeting For Next Wednesday State Republican Chairman J. M. Dawley will speak on the state forestry situation at an open meet- mg to be held at the courthouse at 8 o'clock next Wednesday eve- ning. The meeUng is called by Mason County Reipubltcan leaders, ty arganizatioh matters will be heard from various local officers, including A. A. Stratford, county chairman, and A1 Huerhy, state committeeman. In announcing the meeting, Stratford said, "We want the peo- ple of Mason county to come and hear what the active Republican organization of this county is do- ing and to meet Mr. Dawley, state New Name? Aerial Search Covers County Entered as second class matter at the post office at ShelleD. Wash., under Act of March 3, 1879. SHELTON, WASHINGTON Thursday, June 9, 1949. and his Safeway night at was at- 175 mem- Employecs attract- from Aberdeen, Bend, and served at Ber- et the as- Calif., sec- representa- Products President Asso- and D. L. Olympia honored i Big Caterpillars i Hot Sun And Declining Humidity AFergGe00inngcaFea!lars [Increase Forest Fire Dangers are gorging themseh'es on the In recent weeks temperatures have been rising greenery of Mason county. Un- and humidity readings have shown that moisture fortunately, they won't d of content in the air is decreasing. A critical iire, overeating while stripping trees hazard season may be coming up soon. of new spring leaves. Andrew Kruiswyk, Jr., exten- FIRE PROTCETION agencies covering timber sleD agent, reminds that a spray lands in Mason ounty and the local U. S. Forest consisting of two pounds of Service working circle are prepared for the worst. lead arsenate in 100 gallons of water will destroy the orchard "Yet, the responsibility of preventing de'truct- razors. Joe fire rests largely on the public," Herb Grell, Kruiswyk warned persons not of the State Forestry office, insists. "Organized to use DDT am a spray as it are efficient units to spot fires aild fight them. won't kill the caterpillars but We call upon the people to prevent them." destroys the flies that attack tim caterpillars. Temperatures in Mason county started climb- ing at the beginning of the month. A peak of 88 degrees was recorded last Sunday by Rayonier Incorporated weathermen. Winds also have done much to reduce the moisture in the woods, HUMIDITY READINGS at the State Forestry office at Shelton airport have been showing daily drops from June 1 to 6. Though not yet critical, the situation is becoming serious, Grell said. Bill Bryan, District U. S. Forest Ranger, said that crews have gotten al roads into passable con- dition. Some of the U. S. Forestry lookouts are already staffed, and others will have full-time look- outs on duty starting June 20. "It's getting pretty dry in the ferns and small brush," Bryan commented. AT HOODSPORT ranger station are hand tools for 150 men and assembled packs for one and two- man fire-fighting units. The packs have been checked to see that they have three-day rations, shovels and mattock-axe combinations. Trucks, jeeps and special fire:fighting equip- ment are ready just in case . . . U.S. Forestry crews have been in the Woods all Spring repairing roads, stringing telephone lines, and rigging up fire-fighting equipment. Oscar Levin, manager of South Olympic Tree Farm, said that even though no one can predict what the weather will offer, his organization is always prepared. THIS YEAR men from South Olympic Tree Farm already have worked with Herb Grell's crews 4, on fires. One was a blaze started when the Mat- lock home of Roy Anderson burned, and the oth- ers were lightning fires. They were stopped quick- ly. • _ "Ultimate goal of adequate fire I)rotection is am to holc the avergge annual fire loss in acreage to (ConUnued on ])age 5) Mason county has been the scene of a large-scale aerial search this week. Missing was a small training plane that left RenteD Airport last Saturday and hasn't been seen since. THE SEARCH was concentra- ted around Port Angeles Sunday, as it was reported seen there. Sun- day night U. S. Coast Guard search squadrons moved soutl: Communication trtmks had picked up reports in the Skokomish river district. Piloted by Albert Blunt, Seattle the light PT-23 had gasoline for only about four hours in the air Lieutenant R. H. Raumer said. Lt. Raumer is in charge of the U. S. Coast Guard unit that ha, worked out of Shelton Airport. Carefully checking over rough terrain in the region of Cushman lake and Skokomish river were three radio-equipped trucks, heli- copters and various other types of aircraft suitable for observa- tion. AN ARMY AIR rescue unit consisting of a helicopter and four planes joined to Coast Guard to search Mason county and the area west to Quinault lake. The Civil Air Patrol based at Hoquiam sent out search groups along the (Continued on page 5) TO CURTAIL WATER LEAKS, CITY SETS SPRINKLING HOURS With an unusualy dry Spring _ ,atratnin.g to reduce a safe p'fesaUre rnargan n city water, commissioners Tuesday took an- other step to conserve water. New sprinkling hours go into effect Friday morning. Lawns and gardens may be watered from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. seven days'a week. The schedule is for an indefinite period. "If the fire-alarm siren is heard when sprinklers are on, res- : chairman." idents should turn them off," Refreshments will be served by[Commissioner H. Enzo Loop sug- the Mason County Women's Re-]gcsted. "If too much water is be- ublican Club following the meet-ling drained at any tinm from ing. Mrs. Rohmd Gustafson, vice [ the reservoirs, pressure goes down. president, will be in charge of the',High presstwe is required for committee. She will be assisted by fighting fires." Mrs. R. C. Springgate and Mrs. E. At a commissioner meeting the R. Reitcm. week before an ordinance was passed to repeal a statute that gave special sprinkling rates to city water users who live outside th city limits. Will Raih'oad avenue get a new name? That depends on Shelton citizens. A movement is growing to re- name the broad, 60-foot street Ev- ergreen Boulevard. A resolution ,from Junior Chamber of Com- merce has been presented city conmissioners to rename the street. "Railroad avenue is no longer an appropriate name, since last traces of the old logging tracks have been cleared away," Berwyn Thomas, Jaycee secretary, said. Jaycees pondered deeply to get ideas for a now name. Suggested from the slogan, Keep Washing- ton Green, used in connection with Forest Festival, the title "Ever- green Boulevard" was recommend- ed. Taking the matter under ad- visement, city Commissioners are waiting to hea general public sen- timent. J.00ag.ifice.! 00if! FATHER'S DAY ' JUNE 19 5-Year-01d Boy Injured In Wreck A north-bound car ran off High- way 101 four miles south of Shel- ton Tuesd.ay morning and rolled over. Five-year-old Ienneth Sat- terfield, a passenger, sustained a broken leg. Driver of the car was John Sat- terfield, 433 Ellinor street, Shel- ton. Neither he nor Mrs. SaLter- field received injuries, Sheriff Roy Roesscl, investigating officer, re- ported. Veering across the highway, the vehicle struck loose gravel, spun around and flipped over, the sher- iff said. Cause of the accident was undetermined. The sheriff Wouldn't estimate the car's damage in dollars but he said that it had considerable damage and that glass was brok- en, Attendants at ShelleD General Hospital where the boy was tak- en reported that his condition was "good." McCLEARY TO HOLD 'DAYS OF '49' ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY Scores of shaggy beards down in McCleary show that the Days of '49 celebration is aL hand. Gala festivities will start Fri- day morning and continue until Saturday night. Woodsman color may be seen in the novel hats, beards, checkered shirts. A crew of clowns from Simp- son Logging Company shops will take part tn the celebration. These clowns won prizes in the Forest Festival parade here, and took honors at Port Townsend's Rho- dodendron festival. Concessions are. being arranged by 11 McClcary lodge and com- nmnity goups, Dick B • ' ' ridcnbach, concession chief, reported. Fea- tured will be amystery booth. Highlights at the Days of '49 will be evening dances, baseball g'amcs and a dressing contest. Slteltonians are invited to attend ttte McCleary events. Dorothy Marshall was announced winner of the queen contest, with Pat Zahnow, Diane McIntyre, Peg- gy Evans and Lucille Beerbower, , attendants, I b Biaocvl 5 inc/#dCdo This year a few fortunate dads can thrill to the gift every outdoor man has always wanted . .. a Bausch & Lomb the wor/d's supreme instrument for • close-up views .... for vacation 'e study, sports events. Give a B&L Father's Day, and dad will be grate- is life. Roaming Animals Splash Classes West of Matlock Start Controversy To Start Monday A controversy involving open- Swimming classes, one of tit(; range grazing arrangements west[ of Matlock is stirring. LAST WEFAK a.peitton f0m a herd district in the Ms, lock area was filed with county commis- sioners by Harold LeGarde and :18 i others. The herd district would i prohibit the running at large of any stock. Monday a counter-petition pro- testing the herd district proposal was filed grith the commissioners. It was offered by Herbert Breh- meyer and 67 others. Commissioners have scheduled an open hearing for 2 o'clock the afternoon of June 20 at the Mason county courthouse to hear testi, many from both groups. SECTIONS covered by the em- erging controversy include 8, :17 and 18 in township 20, north range 6 west. Existing open-range statutes enable farmers to turn their animals loose to graze. If a herd district is formed, stock will not be permitted to run loose in the three sections. features of the annual summer plateid program here, eom- ir,e" e(t Monday, weather lrmitting, with daily classes for anyone interested in learn- lng to swim. Free bns service from town to the swhnming class site at De- light Park on Lake Isabella will leaw from the Lincoln gym at one o'clock for the smaller chil- dren, stopping on Ilillcrest 3o pick up youngsters in that area, and from Loop l:lehl at 2:30 o'ch)ck for the ohler chihlrcn, stopping at both l,lncoht gym and Hlllcrest to pick up others. The Loop FieM start for tho 2:30 trip will enable boys turn- InK out for baseball to l'mrtici- pate in the swimming ('lasses. GIRL IS BORN Mr. and Mrs. LesLer Spilscth, Rt. 2, Box 316A, are the parents of a girl born June 7. Hoodsport Projects Pushed • "k -k L00ghts, New *Road Planned Mentbers of ttoodsport Commer- tee to collect for maintenance of cial Club are moving ahead on lights for the first quarter, start- two large projects. One involves ing July :l, the installation of 11 luminairc ANOTIIER I'ROJECT which street lights, and the other pro- flared to attention Monday night poses a new road through the was the possibility of construct- Olympic mountains. ERNEST WORL, chairman of the light committee, reported at a picnic-meeting Monday night that six lights already have been received. He said supporting brackets would arrive in a few days. The club voted to purchase im- mediately the remaining five lights of the battery of 11 planned for installation in order to save money, George Jackson, club pres- ident, said. Cost of the five lights will be financed by voluntary $25 bonds, turkey shoot and other means. "All lights will be up before the Fall meeting of the club," Jackson said. Des Haines and Ernest Worl were appointed the first commit- ing a road to link Hood Canal with the Pacific Ocean with a direct route through the Olympic mountains. Mrs. F. N. Smith reported that she had been contacted by a mem- ber of the National Park service with reference to building a road from the upper Quinault river east to Hood Canal. Members of the club have adopted a motion, offered by Mrs. Smith, to make Hoodsport the eastern terminus of this roa.d. George Jackson explained that already a good forestry road pierces the rugged Olympics from Highway :101 at Quinault Lake northeast up the QuinaulL river. And from HoodsporL the Cushman lake road snakes northwest about (Continued on page 5) What is a Kirby? • IT VACUUMS • I POLISHES FLOORS • IT SHAMPOOS YOUR RUGS IT ELIMINATES MESSY BAG • EMPTYING It's Not Just a Vacuum Cleaner... But a Complete Renovating System FOR FREE DEMONSTRATION BILL BRUMMETT, office phone 842 " KEN WOLDEN, residence phone 960-R-2 BILL BOOTHE, residence plmne 564-R i 8c PER COPY; $3.50 PER YEAR NEW SEWAGE PLANT PLAN SET IN CITY Initial steps to build a sew- age disposal plant for Shelton Rayonier Slates are being organized by city I commissioners. 3 Week Shutdown many yea,',,; a p)'ohlen, to " the City of Shelton, the question of sewage (li:pc, sal (tHlll(? [O t Ra,yonler Incorporated an- nounced today that its pulp mill at Shelton will be closed down on June 19 for about three weeks. This contemplated shutdown Is necessary to bring the pro- duction at Shelton in line vlth current orders from the com- pany's customers. The anmml vacations of most of the company's employees at SJaelton will be scheduled dur- ing this shutdown period. Patrol Boys Picnic June 15 Mason county school patrol boys will have a full day of picnick- ing at Twanoh State Park Wed- nesday, June :15. SCIIOOL PATROL boys in Shel- ton, sponsored by the Active club, will join with other patrol boys in rural schools for a day of swimming, playing and eating at the Hood Canal park. On hand will be large quantities of ice cream, hot dogs, pop, salads. Active club sponsors are being assisted in preparations by Ser- geant John Williamson, state pa- trolman fl'om Olympia, and by members of the ShelleD Police Department. Boys will meet at the Lincoln school at 9:30 a.m. June 15 for transportation to the park in buses, Police Chief Paul Hinton said. THE PICNIC, an annual affair, was postponed several times in May as arrangements were slow in farthing. About 125 boys are expected to partlclpatc. There will be a sufficient num- ber of supervisors at the park to keep close watch on the boys while they SWlm and play, Chief HinteD said. "They are promised a good time." focus in a letter recently 1'ram Lira State Pollution Control Commis- sion. IN TIlE PAPER to H. E. Loop commissioner of public improve- merit, on the subject of "sewer extension in Mountain View Addi- tion," Director E. F. Eldridge stresses : "In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Poilu/ion Control Commission, plans for the subject project have been reviewed and are hereby approved. "This approval is given With the understanding that you will proceed with the establishment of a sewer utility and with the pt'e- paration of an engineering and financial report on the city's sew- age treatment problems . . ." Mr. Loop simply stated tlmt "strong pressure is being brought to bear upon the city commission- ors to force them to build a sew- age disposal plant." OPERATION OF sewers is paid for by regular Lax monies comin/ to the city, and for the past two years individuals have had to pa? a connection charge of $20, city commissioners elucidated. "Present plans call for ' bnse charge to residents of 75 cent.s a month," a prepared commisinner statement read. "This will not be used for any operation of sewers {Continued on Page 7 r Jaycees To Install Officers June 25 At Annual Banquet Members of Shelton Junior Chamber of Commerce will install their new officers at a banquet in Masonic Temple the night of June 25. Details were announced Tuesday night by Bcrwyn Them- as, secretary. JAY-ETTES will install their new officers the same evening in the joint affair. Jaycee or'riCers were elected May 24, and the Jay- Ette election comes up Thur:day evening'." Marvin Powell, president of l Iarvey Deweyert, treasurer: Ber- wyn Thomas. secretary, and Dick .lacobson and /loy Peach, dh'ec- tars. FESTIVAL MOVIES TO BE SHOWN AT CHAMBER MEETING Motion picture films shots of the recent Mason County Forest Festival will be shown tonight a a feature of the regular monthly meeting of the She[LeD Chamber of Commerce. The dinner is sched.. uled for 7 o'clock at the Hotel Shelton Coffee Shop with the busi- ness sessmn to follow. The review of the big Fe,'tival will be directed by General Chair- man Rudy Werberger who will have a financial report on the big communit'y project ready for tits Chamber of Commerce mentbers. NOTICE Beginning Friday, June 10, 1949 Sprinkling Hours Will Be From 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. For All Flat-Rate Users E. E. BREWER, Asst. Water Superintendent , ,, ,00OffgSM/ PRICES EFFECTIVE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY BULK SAUSA00 29€ GROUND LB. Beef Liver and Tender ............. lb. 55 Side Pork p,,o0 .r 00,,ood ......................... lb. 45 A Large Assortment lb. 49 ¢ Cold Meats T, 00ho,so From ............... LINKSAUsAGE "o-42€ PORK LB. WESTERN MEAT CO. 411 RAILROAD PHONE 21 LOCAL 38 GROUP HOLDS ELECTION In an election by members of Local 38, International Wood- workers of America. President Vern Satterthwaite and Business Agent and Financial Secretary George Clifton were returned to 0ffic.c. According to Clifton, tlte elec- tion had a record vote cast and produced "spirited competition in all offices." Other men elected include Herb Holland, vice president; Robert McClanahan, recording secretary; YVilliam Rawdlng, treastu,er; Verlt Sattprthwaitc, district board mem- ber with Robert McClanallan as alternate; Wallace Powers, war- den; John Peters, conductor, and Matt Lambert, trustee. Shelton May Annex Three.Block Tract Shelton may annex an area of three city blocks neat" Mountain View. A hearing to consider an- nexation of Schultz Addition will be held soon. A petition submitted by'resi- dents in SchulLz Addition opened annexation discussion at city hall Tuesday. The next step will be call the hearing• If testimony in- dicates the move will be favor- able to those concerned, the com- missioners will be free to pass an annexation ordinance. Schultz Addition consists of ten small tracts near the city water tank between Mountain View and Capital Hill districts• ma Bear, the two Allyn men were not sufficiently impressed to call off their activity for the day. They continued to pick brush the rest of the afternoon although contin- ually under the baleful surveillance of the grouchy bruin. DA UGE-RISBORN ........ Mr. and Mrs. Charles. Jackson of McCleary are the parents of a daughter born June 3. nON ARRIVES A boy wa born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daugherty, 875 Fair. mont. June 7. Burton Kreidler, Belfair school principal. When CrosseD refused to accept the papers, the committee took the case to court. Attorneys B. Franklin Houston and Charles R. Lewis, representing CrosseD, indicated the case may be appealed to the state supreme court. Judge Wright allowed Cros. sen 20 days in which to appeal be- fore accepting the charges. REPRESENTING the citizens committee is the law firm of Ross W. Watt and Dudley Perrine of Port Orchard. After the Belfair school, board had dismissed Kriedler, Ralph W. Duby was selected to be principal for the school year of 1949-50. Duby resigned.. James D. Walker has been an- nounced as the 'new principal. A teacher at Coupeville elemen- tary schools for two yem, Walker itas resigned his position there to accept tile Belfatr job. He attend- ed Central Washington College of Education and graduated from tim University of .Oregon. He is mar- ried and has two children. and barking imitations of a dog faiIel to"ihtimidhte the beat'. So up a foot-thick alder tree he scrambled, deeidely not a safe perch for a good climber like a black bear, but any ol.d port in a storm. Shouts to his picking parL- nor, Ole Anker, informed hint of the situation and Mr. Anker. barking like a dog, came to the rescue. He was armed with a stout club. Although unfrightened, the bear decided she was a bit outnumbered and withdrew slowly and reluct- antly far enough for Mr. Weck- horst to abandon his leafy retreat, "I'VE SEEN lots of bears in the woods in my brush picking days, but never one that acted like that," Mr. Weckhorst commented as he decided curiosity wasn't go- ing to be one of his characteris- tics hereafter. Despite their brush with Mare- board chairman, voted to dismiss serious impediment, and his shouts Decision On Issue "ngry " ., Olympia Jaycees, will be master Of Belfair School IPg'lr?lof ceremonies. Main speaker will . U,.*L4v • [be E. J. Bohart of Yaklma, Da- Is Facing Citizens Curiosity killed the cat, the old [ tlonal director of Junior Chamber saying goes, but Harry Weckhorst, ] of Commerce.  , Final decision on the Belfatr Altyn brush picker, has decided Following a dinm.r to bcgiff aL school controversy awaits the ver- it can also apply to the human/7 p.m. and the installation rites, dict of the citizens there, unless race. , [ a danes, arranged by the femmes, the case is appealed to the state Mr. Wccksorst heard a noise in[will be held. supreme court, the ut   he, was pur-[ Thomas noted that the scrap- suing hi• ocedption inthe Pan-[books which were displayed re, SUPERIOR COURT Judge Charles T. Wright Saturday or-  thor Lake district last Thursday[ centlc nt y at state and national Jay- dered Rex P. Crossen, school hoard ] morning and walked over to in- [cee conventions will be shown clerk, to prepare a synopsis of the I vestigate, t Awards will be presented. SUDDENLY, 40 feet away, a[ IN CllARGE OF arrangements charges against him for use Onmothe r black bear reared up on for this third annual Jaycee ban, petitions to be circulated for [ enough voters' signatures to so- [ her hind legs, growling ferociously quet is Dean Balkema. cure a recall election. and clawing vicously at a tree, Officers to be installed inchido A citizens committee launched[ then started toward him. Harry FartED, president: John the recall action against CrosseD I Mr. Weckhorst tried to run, but Daily, first vice-president; I:Lex when he and A. E. Bard, school found hip-high ferns arid brush a Howry, s e c ond vice-president;