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July 16, 1970     Shelton Mason County Journal
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• Golden Masteller THE HORSES had to be cooled out before they were loaded for the trip home after arriving back from the Evergreen Wranglers 4-H Club trail ride. Here, Karla Kimball Ionges her horse, DeeDee to cool her out. Simpson There's a STANDARD * answer to Classify etl's IT WAS TIME to unsaddle when the members of the Evergreen Wranglers 4-H Club arrived back at the fairgrounds Sunday afternoon from their annual four-day trail ride. Here, Kay Hellman unsaddles her horse. A. J. Caldier, received second degree burns Tuesday at Simpson Timber Co. Mill 4 where he is employed. Company spokesman said he received the burns when he accidentally stepped into a condensation pot of hot liquid while at work cleaning an area near the pot. He was taken to Mason General Hospital for treatment of the burns on his legs. Fire Destroys Russell Home Fire early Sunday morning destroyed the David Russell home on Lost Lake Road about seven miles from Shelton. The Department of Natural Resources was notified of the fire at 4:30 a.m. Sunday and sent two trucks out. The fire was beyond control when they arrived and the home burned to the ground. The Mason County Sheriff's Office said the Russell family was camping at the time of the fire. 31ng P.I. Phone P.m. or 16tfn 175 cc first, and are the I insist, of the there ten. Lindsey Evans 11 Leon Karch, who described himself as a newcomer to Shelton, appeared at the Shelton City Commission meeting Tuesday to express his views on indicents he had observed. He stated that one night over the weekend as he and some other people were returning to Shelton, they observed a fight in progress in front of a local tavern, and, that when they reported the matter to the police department, they discovered the number of men on duty was, they believed, inadequate to handle the number of people involved in the incident. Karch said he had also observed the same type of incident happening during Forest Festival. He asked if more policemen could be hired, or, if the license of the taverns which were involved in incidents of this type could not be revoked. Mayor Frank Travis told Karch that while the city did not condone incidents of this nature, and, did its best to keep them from happening, they did occur. Whenever violations of the law occured, there was isn't it? One says to go down the street to have your new windshield installed the other says to go up the street, ONLY to have a NO LUK INSTALLED is at -.- 3rd & Grove Where Your Windshield is Guaranteed Not to Leak" Is prosecution, the Mayor stated. He said that by national standards, the city had a sufficient number of policement for its population. According to the Police Report on the incident Karch mentioned, five persons from out-of-town instigated a fight with a local couple, and, that when officers arrived, the fight was over and the out-of-town participants, after getting the worst of it, had already headed Michael W. Kennedy, 18, Rt. 2, Box 380M, Port Orchard, was arrested Sunday on a charge of possession of stolen property. He was held in the Mason County Jail and later turned over to Kitsap County authorities who had a warrant for his arrest on a charge of taking a motor vehicle without the permission of the owner. The youth was arrested by a State Trooper in Mason County and brought to the jail here until turned over to Kitsap County authorities. Small engine failures? New RPM Out- board Motor Oil Super Red adds power to 2-cycle and small 4-cycle motors. Extends plug life. aHmr~ CALL YOUR sTANDARD OIL MAN IN sHELTON C. C. COLE & sONS, 426-4411 "Standard Oil Company of California rol out town. The commission received a letter signed by 12 property owners in the area of N. 13th, B and Birch Sts. with suggestions for better traffic control. The report was turned over to Police Chief Frank Rains for investigation of the suggestions. The commission voted to approve contracts to Morris and Ryckman Roofing for $1,246.97 and Boon Plumbing and Heating for $1,885 for roof repairs and work on the heating system at the city library. A Guide To Poisonous Plants IRIS OR BLUE FLAG (I ris versicolor) The toxic parts of this flowering plant are the leaves, rootstocks and other fleshy portions. When eaten the plant produces severe, but not usually serious digestive upset through the poison's direct action on the digestive tract. Should you experience a case of plant Polnonlng. or suspected Dlant poisoning, immediately notify your physician or take the victim to the nearest hospital. If possible be prepared to Identify the plant or save evidence. Neil's Pharmacy Emergency Ph. 426-2165 Fifth & Franklin St.--426-3327 Open Daily 9:30 to 7:30 Saturdays -- 9:30 to 6:00 Filings for political offices and precinct committeemen positions in Mason County open July 27. Filings for county offices close July 31, according to County Auditor Ruth Boysen. Precinct committeemen filings run through Aug. 14. Filings are made at the auditor's office. One county commission position, that is now held by Democrat John Bariekman, is up for election this year. The positions held by Martin Auseth and William O. Hunter have two more years to run. Other positions which are up for election this year are County Auditor, now held by Ruth Boysen, a Republican; County Treasurer, held by John Cole, a Democrat; County Assessor, now held by Willis Burnett, a Democrat; County Clerk, held by Lodga Kimbel, a Republican; Prosecuting Attorney, now held by John C. Ragan, a Republican; Sheriff, now held by John Robinson, a Democrat. Also up for election is the non-partisan office of District Court Judge, now held by Glenn Correa. County School Superintendent J. W. Goodpaster is completing the term to which he was elected four years ago, and, at the conclusion of that term, the county school superintendenrs position will no longer be an elected office in the county. Mason County is laow part of Intermediate School District 13. Most of the incumbent office holders have indicated their intentions to run for another term. Local Democrats Attend Convention In Spokane Mason County Democrats joined others from the State last week in the State Democrat Convention in Spokane, which came up with a state party platform which included such items as opposition to future use of American forces in any extension of the conflict in Southeast Asia without a Congressional Declaration of War, removal of all troops from Vietnam and elsewhere in Indochina, amnesty for all young men who have gone abroad or to prison for their oppostion to the Vietnam war and to all young men who have been dishonorably discharged for their opposition to the war. Other items include striving for a goal of zero population growth, total ban on DDT, state guidelines for planning and zoning of both private and public tidelands and shorelands for their highest and best use with utmost regard for health and welfare and recreation of its citizens, efforts to attract new industry should be directed toward providing opportunity for the present population and normal growth of the State of Washington and not toward encouraging migration from other states. Others platform planks endorsed the tax reform measures which will be on the ballot this fall, and encouraged continued efforts toward working for a graduated net income tax and nationalization of the railroads. Phyllis Goldschmid from Mason County was a member of the Platform Committee. Mason County delegates to the convention included Mildred Drebick, Charles Savage, Janet Fisk, Annette McGee, Rodger Tuson, Phyllis Goldschmid, Peter Zopolis, Bob Whitmarsh, Alan Harding, M argaret Livingston, Darrell Sparks, Charlotte Celestine, Georgia Miller, Harry Soloos, Arnold Livingston and Norma Engen. College Building Absher Construction Company of Puyallup has submitted the apparent low bid of $2,289,000 for construction of the College Activities Building on the campus of The Evergreen State College at Olympia. The firm's bid on the 63,000 square foot structure compared to Radnor Pratsch Dies Tuesday Radnor R. Pratsch of Union died Tuesday at the age of 87 years. He was born Sept. 10, 1882, in O'Brian County, Iowa. He had resided in Union and Mason County for the past seven years, and had previously lived in Gig Harbor. Prior to his retirement, he had been a theater owner in Tacoma for 35 years. He was an Honorary Life Member of the Tacoma Yacht Club, and a member of the Trans-Pacific Yacht Club. His parents and his grandparents were pioneers, having come to Aberdeen in 1884. In his early days, Mr. Pratsch sailed in lumber schooners. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Wright (Carol) Carlson of Union. The Rev. Horace Mounts will conduct a memorial service in the Batstone Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Friday. Burial will be in the Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen. Christian C. Lund Dies In Hospital Christian C. Lund, Rt. 5 Box 786, died last Thursday in the Mason General Hospital at the age of 82 years. He was born May 2, 1888, in Denmark, and had lived in this area the past 11 years. He was a retired teacher, and was for many years active in Agricultural Research with the Washington State University Experimental Station. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He is survived by a brother, Jens, of Shelton, and by a sister Mrs. Lena Murray of Tacoma. The Rev. Jerry Larson officiated at the service held in the Batstone Funeral Home on Monday. Burial was in the Shelton Memorial Park. Bids Are Opened a $2.1 million architect's estimate and did not include five alternates, including elevators, a 5,000 square foot basement storeroom, a security alarm system, controls for regulation of building temperatures and a control system for maintenance. Taken By Death Golden Marian Masteller, a 23 year resident of Shelton and Mason County, was dead on arrival at the Mason General Hospital last Thursday, He was 46 years old. He was born Jan. 13, 1924, in Backus, Minn. He had been employed as a boomman for the Simpson Timber Co. since !967, and had worked for the company prior to this time. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife Celia of the home; two sons, Kelly of Kelso and Robert of Longview; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Fahman, Auburn, Wn.; his father, Pete Masteller, Shelton; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Linn, Mrs. Petty Lou Young, and Mrs. Alice Hildrebrand, all of Shelton; and three grandchildren. A service was held in the Batstone Funeral Home on Tuesday. The Rev. Horace Mounts officiated and burial was in the Shelton Memorial Park. 15 Is Committed A 15-year-old youth was committed to Cascadia by Judge Hewitt Henry after a juvenile court hearing Friday. The youth had been placed on strict probation after being in court earlier. Juvenile authorities told the court the youth had failed to obey the probation regulations which had been set out for him. Wood rot rapid? Chevron Wood Preservative protects mud sills, fence posts, grape stakes, for years• Cl~,won CALL- YOUR STANDARD OIL MAN IN SHELTON C. C. COLE & SONS, 426-4411 "Standard Oil Company of California ~econd On July 17, 18, and 19th the McCleary Bear Festival committee will present our 12th annual festival celebration. We would llketo take this opportunity to extend a cordial invitation to one and all to come to McCleary and join us for three days of fun and enter- talnment. Our celebration last year drew an estimated crowd of 8,000 people on Saturday to watch our parade (which had over100 units entered), eat our world famous bear stew and enjoy two hours of entertainment in Beerbower Park. The McCleary Bear Festival Button costs $1.00 and entitles bearer to the Coronation, Pa- rade, Bear Feed as well as many other events. Your button plus .50¢ is good for the Teenage Danceon Friday night and Adult Dance Saturday night for S1.00 and button. Here is an outline of the events that you will be able to enjoy when you, your family and your friends come to McCleary for our three-day Bear Festival celebration to be held on July 17, 18, and 19. A carnival will provlde.thrills and concessions all three days at the park. On Friday evening there will be a Royal Coronation Program, with entertainment and crowning of our 1970 Festival Queen, to be topped off with games for the family and a dance for the teenagers. On Saturday, Jack Roberts wi l l bring his Evergreen Jubilee grouptothe festival and ride in the Grand Parade, entertain in the park after the big Bear Stew Feed, and play at our Festival Dance on Saturday night. Sunday highlights are: a flower show, reunion program, art show, jeep club competition entertainment in the park, baseball games, and a raffle drawing for a beef and cash prizes. Remember The Dates And Join Us For Family fun M Three Days/ This Message Sponsored as a Community Service by SHELTON • McCLEARY Thursday, July 16, 1970 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 11