Cheese & Dairy was given permission by Judge William East to use “Tillamook” on its Premium Brand Cheddar Cheese. County Creamery had contested that use, saying that it held an exclusive trademark. County Creamery was instructed not to threaten brokers, distributors or customers over the issue. (Credit: Oregonian, Aug. 7, 1964) READ MORE
In 1964, countering lawsuits were filed by County Creamery and Cheese & Dairy for the right to use “Tillamook” on cheese labels. The judge ruled for Cheese & Dairy, and ordered County Creamery to stop threatening to sue distributors and customers who bought Premium Brand cheese. (Credit: Oregonian, May 23, 1964) READ MORE
The 1959 Teamsters strike at the Tillamook, Oregon cheese factory involved Jimmy Hoffa and Oregon’s Governor Mark Hatfield. READ MORE
The following articles, ads and photos relevant to the Cheese War appeared in issues of The Oregon Journal, a now-defunct newspaper. All material is available on microfilm. The chronology also provides an overview of the Cheese War. (Credit: The Oregonian) Reuse Permission, The Oregon Journal Date Headline Dec 25, 1925 Subject: “Salem, Dec. 25 –… READ MORE
The following articles, ads and photos relevant to the Cheese War appeared in issues of The Oregonian. All material is available on microfilm. The chronology also provides an overview of the Cheese War. (Credit: The Oregonian) Reprint Permissions, The Oregonian Date Headline Oct 30, 1949 Photo and caption: Northwest’s Largest Cheese Plant Opened at Tillamook… READ MORE
The April 1963 ownership and structure of each Tillamook County, Oregon cheese or milk factory was explained in an ad produced by Tillamook Cheese & Dairy Association. READ MORE
