OREGON CAVES LUMBER COMPANY
Joesphine County - Cave Junction
Formerly the Villair Lumber Company
January 11, 1945: The mill purchased from Villair Lumber Company.
January 18, 1945: "When the new owners of the Villair saw mill announced the name of Cave junction Lumber company for their assumed business trade name, they did so in good faith, not knowing that another mill firm had the title and was using it.
When the newcomers learned that another firm was using the name of Cave Junction Lumber company they quickly changed their own designation to Oregon Caves Lumber company, making this the official business title.
John Nylund, superintendent of the mill, deeply regrets that any misunderstanding was caused by announcing the name as Cave Junction Lumber company.
Oregon Caves Lumber company expects to start their plant, the former Villair mill, about the first of February. If present plans prevail, production will continue all year round." (Illinois Valley News)
When the newcomers learned that another firm was using the name of Cave Junction Lumber company they quickly changed their own designation to Oregon Caves Lumber company, making this the official business title.
John Nylund, superintendent of the mill, deeply regrets that any misunderstanding was caused by announcing the name as Cave Junction Lumber company.
Oregon Caves Lumber company expects to start their plant, the former Villair mill, about the first of February. If present plans prevail, production will continue all year round." (Illinois Valley News)
January 25, 1945: "An assumed business name, Oregon Caves Lumber Co., was filed at the ofice of the county clerk on January 16 by a group from Eugene, Oregon: Leonard Nystrom, Edith M. Nystrom, V. C. Engwall, Adah King Engwall, John Marines and Ruth D. Marines, together with John Nylund and Edith Nylund of Grants Pass. The new owners recently took possession of their new mill, the former Villair Lumber Company." (Illinois Valley News)
February 8, 1945: "Activity in the lumber industry took over this month when the Oregon Caves Lumber company started operating the former Villair saw mill. This company is employing nearly 50 men at the mill and in the woods.
The Oregon Caves Lumber company with John Nyland in charge of operations, expect to keep the mill going throughout the year, as weather conditions will permit. The company has made extensive additions to the mill and have erected a new building for the office force on the property. The green chain has been completely covered. This work was started by Mr. Villair before he sold the mill.
The new owners of the Oregon Caves Lumber company are starting out auspiciously with all the employes and the residents of the valley greatly admiring the personnel of the company and their ability to carry on." (Illinois Valley News)
The Oregon Caves Lumber company with John Nyland in charge of operations, expect to keep the mill going throughout the year, as weather conditions will permit. The company has made extensive additions to the mill and have erected a new building for the office force on the property. The green chain has been completely covered. This work was started by Mr. Villair before he sold the mill.
The new owners of the Oregon Caves Lumber company are starting out auspiciously with all the employes and the residents of the valley greatly admiring the personnel of the company and their ability to carry on." (Illinois Valley News)
July 19, 1945: "Wednesday afternoon at 3:40, Wellington Walker was instantly killed when a tree blew down near him. He was working with a crew for the Oregon Caves Lumber company, and was helping set chokers for one of the boys. Walker apparently heard a noise, looked up just in time to have the tree hit squarely on the forehead.
One of the boys saw him knocked down and quickly ran to his assistance, but he was killed instantly.
Mr. Walker lived at the Rockydale camp and leaves a wife and family. Coronor Virgil Hull and Sheriff Loyd Lewis came out. Hull took charge of the body. At this time no announcement has been made for the funeral." (Illinois Valley News)
One of the boys saw him knocked down and quickly ran to his assistance, but he was killed instantly.
Mr. Walker lived at the Rockydale camp and leaves a wife and family. Coronor Virgil Hull and Sheriff Loyd Lewis came out. Hull took charge of the body. At this time no announcement has been made for the funeral." (Illinois Valley News)
July 26, 1945: "Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Potter moved to Cave Junction from Myrtle Creek. Mr. Potter will work for Oregon Caves Lumber Co." (Illinois Valley News)
December 27, 1945: "Last Saturday, December 2, all the employes and their families were guests of the Oregon Caves Lumber Company to a Christmas party, held in the office building of the company at the lumber yards.
Christmas bags were given to everyone and refreshments of all varieties were available for all. To say that the party was greatly enjoyed would be putting it very mildly. It was a huge success and all the employes and their families were delighted with the party.
During the afternoon, the employes of the mill presented John Nylund, superintendent and Keith Owen, foreman, a handsome leather coat. They were very much surprised and delighted with their gifts. From little remarks heard through the grape-vine route, the men were almost as tickled at the recipients of the gifts.
All in all the party was a great success and enjoyed by all who were present." (Illinois Valley News)
Christmas bags were given to everyone and refreshments of all varieties were available for all. To say that the party was greatly enjoyed would be putting it very mildly. It was a huge success and all the employes and their families were delighted with the party.
During the afternoon, the employes of the mill presented John Nylund, superintendent and Keith Owen, foreman, a handsome leather coat. They were very much surprised and delighted with their gifts. From little remarks heard through the grape-vine route, the men were almost as tickled at the recipients of the gifts.
All in all the party was a great success and enjoyed by all who were present." (Illinois Valley News)
January 3, 1946: "Keith Owen, foreman of the Oregon Caves Lumber Company, drove to Grants Pass Wednesday to collect machinery parts for the mill. If the mill equipment is all in running order, the mill will start operating again on Saturday of this week." (Illinois Valley News)
January 17, 1946: "Ed McKinnon, head sawyer for Oregon Caves Lumber Company was stricken with the flu while working at the mill Tuesday." (Illinois Valley News)
November 18, 1948: "Arthur L. Gilbert, of Wonder, a log busker for the Oregon Caves Lumber company, is one up on the old 'man bites dog' story. He was the victim of a vicious attack by a two point deer while bucking logs east of Cave Junction last Monday.
The woodsman said he was butted to the ground without warning. He seized his attacker's antlers and struggled for a time. Finally, he was able to roll under a nearby log and reach a pinch bar.
The deer vaulted the log and continued the attack. The battle finally ended when a blow from the pinch bar shattered the animal's skull.
Gilbert reported his experience to State Police Sergeant C. R. Borgman who dispatched Patrolman William Allen, game law enforcement officer to investigate.
Allen's investigation confirmed Gilbert's story of the fight. The venison was turned over to a rest home by the officer." (Illinois Valley News)
The woodsman said he was butted to the ground without warning. He seized his attacker's antlers and struggled for a time. Finally, he was able to roll under a nearby log and reach a pinch bar.
The deer vaulted the log and continued the attack. The battle finally ended when a blow from the pinch bar shattered the animal's skull.
Gilbert reported his experience to State Police Sergeant C. R. Borgman who dispatched Patrolman William Allen, game law enforcement officer to investigate.
Allen's investigation confirmed Gilbert's story of the fight. The venison was turned over to a rest home by the officer." (Illinois Valley News)
May 3, 1951: "Sammy Muir suffered head injuries Monday on his job at the Oregon Caves mill. He is reported to be recovering in good shape." (Illinois Valley News)