Obituary Medford Mail Tribune
Senior Citizen Dies Saturday
Nick Kime, 92, of 511 Palm St. died early Saturday Morning after a short illness.
He was born on June 5, 1865 in Montreal, Canada when his parents were en route from the eastern part of the United States to Oregon. Kime lived in the Medford area for more than 91 years. Although he had lost his sight several years ago he was very active in local activities.
Kime served as Jackson County road supervisor for 12 years and was in the construction business until he retired about 25 years ago. He had made violins in his spare time and had taken part in some of the first live broadcasts on radio when it first came to the Medford area.
Services will be held in the Conger-Morris funeral home on Thursday, Jan 2, and 1:30 p.m. The Rev. D. E. Millard will officiate. Committal will be in the IOOF Cemetery.
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Obituary - Monday December 30, 1957
Medford Mail Tribune, Medford, Jackson, Oregon, USA
Services Slated for Long Time Resident Funeral services for Nick Kime, of 511 Palm St., who died Saturday, will be held in the Conger-Morris Funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. the Rev. D. E. Millard will officiate. Committal will be in the IOOF Cemetery.
Mr. Kime was born June 13, 1865, in Canada. He moved to southern Oregon in 1872 with his parents, the late John and Mary Kime. For many years he lived where the Griffin Creek school now stands.
Surviving are his wife, Elsie; a son Wilbur; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Note: It was a family tradition that Nick was born while on the way to Oregon. This, in fact, is not true.. He was born in Canada while his mother and older children were there during the Civil War and his father was in the Army. But they returned to Indiana after the war and had 2 more children, Celestyl, b. 1869 and Margaret b. 1871. They came to Oregon in 1873 via the railway to Sacramento and then north by horse and buggy. Gerald R. Kime, Great-Grandson of Nick.
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Excerpt from History of Radio in Southern Oregon by Ronald Kramer http://www.wsmb.org/Page.asp?NavID=19
After a couple days' testing, KMED formally signed on at 6 PM on December 28. The opening broadcast featured news reports from the Tribune, an address by Professor Vining of Southern Oregon Normal in Ashland, vocal offerings by members of the Maddox family, various other musical performances, a special "Frolic" presented by Medford's Crater Club - which included humor associated with the proposition that Crater Lake might be enlarged as a harbor for Medford - and old-time dance music by Nick Kime. The station announced an initial broadcast schedule covering afternoon and evening offerings - and engaged a staff suitable to the assignment.
Arrangements had also been made for a leased wire connection to KFWV, which broadcast with 500 watts from Portland, under which the programs originating at KMED could be simultaneously rebroadcast over the Portland outlet thereby enlarging both audience size and Medford's potential influence in the radio world. This arrangement, if ever actually put into effect, most not have lasted very long.
In addition to Floyd Rush, who had been handling engineering assignments continuously since 1922 for KFAY,, Virgin appears to have had other staff as well. Perhaps enhanced by the newspaper's association, sponsors appeared in profusion. "Music by Wolf," featuring Nick Kime, was offered by the Armory Service station. McPherson's men's clothing store, Jackson County Creamery and Young's Garage offered programs. People's Electric sponsored the performances of Mrs. and Mrs. Carleton Janes. The Associated Buick Dealerships of Southern Oregon offered the Buck Master Six Orchestra. Russell's Department Store offered a live performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance." On the 13th KMED ordered a phone circuit i order to broadcast live the Second Anniversary of walker's Old Time Ball from the ballroom upstairs in the Medford Center Building where Virgin had earlier had his shop. In a Tribune editorial published on December 29 the paper applauded Virgin's initiative and the Tribune's own foresight in creating KMED. The Grants Pass Courier editorially applauded Medford as well saying: "We must take our hats off to our neighbors. Medford now has a licensed broadcasting station by which much valuable advertising can be accomplished for the Rogue River Valley.
Senior Citizen Dies Saturday
Nick Kime, 92, of 511 Palm St. died early Saturday Morning after a short illness.
He was born on June 5, 1865 in Montreal, Canada when his parents were en route from the eastern part of the United States to Oregon. Kime lived in the Medford area for more than 91 years. Although he had lost his sight several years ago he was very active in local activities.
Kime served as Jackson County road supervisor for 12 years and was in the construction business until he retired about 25 years ago. He had made violins in his spare time and had taken part in some of the first live broadcasts on radio when it first came to the Medford area.
Services will be held in the Conger-Morris funeral home on Thursday, Jan 2, and 1:30 p.m. The Rev. D. E. Millard will officiate. Committal will be in the IOOF Cemetery.
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Obituary - Monday December 30, 1957
Medford Mail Tribune, Medford, Jackson, Oregon, USA
Services Slated for Long Time Resident Funeral services for Nick Kime, of 511 Palm St., who died Saturday, will be held in the Conger-Morris Funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. the Rev. D. E. Millard will officiate. Committal will be in the IOOF Cemetery.
Mr. Kime was born June 13, 1865, in Canada. He moved to southern Oregon in 1872 with his parents, the late John and Mary Kime. For many years he lived where the Griffin Creek school now stands.
Surviving are his wife, Elsie; a son Wilbur; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Note: It was a family tradition that Nick was born while on the way to Oregon. This, in fact, is not true.. He was born in Canada while his mother and older children were there during the Civil War and his father was in the Army. But they returned to Indiana after the war and had 2 more children, Celestyl, b. 1869 and Margaret b. 1871. They came to Oregon in 1873 via the railway to Sacramento and then north by horse and buggy. Gerald R. Kime, Great-Grandson of Nick.
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Excerpt from History of Radio in Southern Oregon by Ronald Kramer http://www.wsmb.org/Page.asp?NavID=19
After a couple days' testing, KMED formally signed on at 6 PM on December 28. The opening broadcast featured news reports from the Tribune, an address by Professor Vining of Southern Oregon Normal in Ashland, vocal offerings by members of the Maddox family, various other musical performances, a special "Frolic" presented by Medford's Crater Club - which included humor associated with the proposition that Crater Lake might be enlarged as a harbor for Medford - and old-time dance music by Nick Kime. The station announced an initial broadcast schedule covering afternoon and evening offerings - and engaged a staff suitable to the assignment.
Arrangements had also been made for a leased wire connection to KFWV, which broadcast with 500 watts from Portland, under which the programs originating at KMED could be simultaneously rebroadcast over the Portland outlet thereby enlarging both audience size and Medford's potential influence in the radio world. This arrangement, if ever actually put into effect, most not have lasted very long.
In addition to Floyd Rush, who had been handling engineering assignments continuously since 1922 for KFAY,, Virgin appears to have had other staff as well. Perhaps enhanced by the newspaper's association, sponsors appeared in profusion. "Music by Wolf," featuring Nick Kime, was offered by the Armory Service station. McPherson's men's clothing store, Jackson County Creamery and Young's Garage offered programs. People's Electric sponsored the performances of Mrs. and Mrs. Carleton Janes. The Associated Buick Dealerships of Southern Oregon offered the Buck Master Six Orchestra. Russell's Department Store offered a live performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance." On the 13th KMED ordered a phone circuit i order to broadcast live the Second Anniversary of walker's Old Time Ball from the ballroom upstairs in the Medford Center Building where Virgin had earlier had his shop. In a Tribune editorial published on December 29 the paper applauded Virgin's initiative and the Tribune's own foresight in creating KMED. The Grants Pass Courier editorially applauded Medford as well saying: "We must take our hats off to our neighbors. Medford now has a licensed broadcasting station by which much valuable advertising can be accomplished for the Rogue River Valley.
Obituary Medford Mail Tribune
Senior Citizen Dies Saturday
Nick Kime, 92, of 511 Palm St. died early Saturday Morning after a short illness.
He was born on June 5, 1865 in Montreal, Canada when his parents were en route from the eastern part of the United States to Oregon. Kime lived in the Medford area for more than 91 years. Although he had lost his sight several years ago he was very active in local activities.
Kime served as Jackson County road supervisor for 12 years and was in the construction business until he retired about 25 years ago. He had made violins in his spare time and had taken part in some of the first live broadcasts on radio when it first came to the Medford area.
Services will be held in the Conger-Morris funeral home on Thursday, Jan 2, and 1:30 p.m. The Rev. D. E. Millard will officiate. Committal will be in the IOOF Cemetery.
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Obituary - Monday December 30, 1957
Medford Mail Tribune, Medford, Jackson, Oregon, USA
Services Slated for Long Time Resident Funeral services for Nick Kime, of 511 Palm St., who died Saturday, will be held in the Conger-Morris Funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. the Rev. D. E. Millard will officiate. Committal will be in the IOOF Cemetery.
Mr. Kime was born June 13, 1865, in Canada. He moved to southern Oregon in 1872 with his parents, the late John and Mary Kime. For many years he lived where the Griffin Creek school now stands.
Surviving are his wife, Elsie; a son Wilbur; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Note: It was a family tradition that Nick was born while on the way to Oregon. This, in fact, is not true.. He was born in Canada while his mother and older children were there during the Civil War and his father was in the Army. But they returned to Indiana after the war and had 2 more children, Celestyl, b. 1869 and Margaret b. 1871. They came to Oregon in 1873 via the railway to Sacramento and then north by horse and buggy. Gerald R. Kime, Great-Grandson of Nick.
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Excerpt from History of Radio in Southern Oregon by Ronald Kramer http://www.wsmb.org/Page.asp?NavID=19
After a couple days' testing, KMED formally signed on at 6 PM on December 28. The opening broadcast featured news reports from the Tribune, an address by Professor Vining of Southern Oregon Normal in Ashland, vocal offerings by members of the Maddox family, various other musical performances, a special "Frolic" presented by Medford's Crater Club - which included humor associated with the proposition that Crater Lake might be enlarged as a harbor for Medford - and old-time dance music by Nick Kime. The station announced an initial broadcast schedule covering afternoon and evening offerings - and engaged a staff suitable to the assignment.
Arrangements had also been made for a leased wire connection to KFWV, which broadcast with 500 watts from Portland, under which the programs originating at KMED could be simultaneously rebroadcast over the Portland outlet thereby enlarging both audience size and Medford's potential influence in the radio world. This arrangement, if ever actually put into effect, most not have lasted very long.
In addition to Floyd Rush, who had been handling engineering assignments continuously since 1922 for KFAY,, Virgin appears to have had other staff as well. Perhaps enhanced by the newspaper's association, sponsors appeared in profusion. "Music by Wolf," featuring Nick Kime, was offered by the Armory Service station. McPherson's men's clothing store, Jackson County Creamery and Young's Garage offered programs. People's Electric sponsored the performances of Mrs. and Mrs. Carleton Janes. The Associated Buick Dealerships of Southern Oregon offered the Buck Master Six Orchestra. Russell's Department Store offered a live performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance." On the 13th KMED ordered a phone circuit i order to broadcast live the Second Anniversary of walker's Old Time Ball from the ballroom upstairs in the Medford Center Building where Virgin had earlier had his shop. In a Tribune editorial published on December 29 the paper applauded Virgin's initiative and the Tribune's own foresight in creating KMED. The Grants Pass Courier editorially applauded Medford as well saying: "We must take our hats off to our neighbors. Medford now has a licensed broadcasting station by which much valuable advertising can be accomplished for the Rogue River Valley.
Senior Citizen Dies Saturday
Nick Kime, 92, of 511 Palm St. died early Saturday Morning after a short illness.
He was born on June 5, 1865 in Montreal, Canada when his parents were en route from the eastern part of the United States to Oregon. Kime lived in the Medford area for more than 91 years. Although he had lost his sight several years ago he was very active in local activities.
Kime served as Jackson County road supervisor for 12 years and was in the construction business until he retired about 25 years ago. He had made violins in his spare time and had taken part in some of the first live broadcasts on radio when it first came to the Medford area.
Services will be held in the Conger-Morris funeral home on Thursday, Jan 2, and 1:30 p.m. The Rev. D. E. Millard will officiate. Committal will be in the IOOF Cemetery.
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Obituary - Monday December 30, 1957
Medford Mail Tribune, Medford, Jackson, Oregon, USA
Services Slated for Long Time Resident Funeral services for Nick Kime, of 511 Palm St., who died Saturday, will be held in the Conger-Morris Funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. the Rev. D. E. Millard will officiate. Committal will be in the IOOF Cemetery.
Mr. Kime was born June 13, 1865, in Canada. He moved to southern Oregon in 1872 with his parents, the late John and Mary Kime. For many years he lived where the Griffin Creek school now stands.
Surviving are his wife, Elsie; a son Wilbur; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Note: It was a family tradition that Nick was born while on the way to Oregon. This, in fact, is not true.. He was born in Canada while his mother and older children were there during the Civil War and his father was in the Army. But they returned to Indiana after the war and had 2 more children, Celestyl, b. 1869 and Margaret b. 1871. They came to Oregon in 1873 via the railway to Sacramento and then north by horse and buggy. Gerald R. Kime, Great-Grandson of Nick.
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Excerpt from History of Radio in Southern Oregon by Ronald Kramer http://www.wsmb.org/Page.asp?NavID=19
After a couple days' testing, KMED formally signed on at 6 PM on December 28. The opening broadcast featured news reports from the Tribune, an address by Professor Vining of Southern Oregon Normal in Ashland, vocal offerings by members of the Maddox family, various other musical performances, a special "Frolic" presented by Medford's Crater Club - which included humor associated with the proposition that Crater Lake might be enlarged as a harbor for Medford - and old-time dance music by Nick Kime. The station announced an initial broadcast schedule covering afternoon and evening offerings - and engaged a staff suitable to the assignment.
Arrangements had also been made for a leased wire connection to KFWV, which broadcast with 500 watts from Portland, under which the programs originating at KMED could be simultaneously rebroadcast over the Portland outlet thereby enlarging both audience size and Medford's potential influence in the radio world. This arrangement, if ever actually put into effect, most not have lasted very long.
In addition to Floyd Rush, who had been handling engineering assignments continuously since 1922 for KFAY,, Virgin appears to have had other staff as well. Perhaps enhanced by the newspaper's association, sponsors appeared in profusion. "Music by Wolf," featuring Nick Kime, was offered by the Armory Service station. McPherson's men's clothing store, Jackson County Creamery and Young's Garage offered programs. People's Electric sponsored the performances of Mrs. and Mrs. Carleton Janes. The Associated Buick Dealerships of Southern Oregon offered the Buck Master Six Orchestra. Russell's Department Store offered a live performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance." On the 13th KMED ordered a phone circuit i order to broadcast live the Second Anniversary of walker's Old Time Ball from the ballroom upstairs in the Medford Center Building where Virgin had earlier had his shop. In a Tribune editorial published on December 29 the paper applauded Virgin's initiative and the Tribune's own foresight in creating KMED. The Grants Pass Courier editorially applauded Medford as well saying: "We must take our hats off to our neighbors. Medford now has a licensed broadcasting station by which much valuable advertising can be accomplished for the Rogue River Valley.
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