Deaths of Augustus Hamilton and an unnamed California immigrant
Augustus Hamilton died April 5 1940 after a major operation at Mast hospital. He was 63 years eight months four days, born August 1 1878 in Humboldt county California and lived in Coos county for about 30 years working in logging. Surviving are two daughters Andrey Helen Shutterly Downers Grove Illinois and Gladys Emily Joiney Long Beach California, two sons Hugh Augustus Myrtle Point and Norman Knight Allegany, and nephew James Albee Myrtle Point. Funeral services were held at Schroeder Funeral Home with Dr T M White officiating and interment at Norway cemetery. An unnamed California immigrant formerly residing here and his widow Emma Vuidecheleder two sisters in Germany and a brother in Germany are noted among relatives. Last rites occurred at Norway cemetery with Rev Hugh Mitchell conducting.
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Tors Ineindé
Tra
Emma Vuidecheleder
Germany
Norway Cemetery
Hugh Mitchelmore
Schroeder
Mast Hospital
Augustus Hamilton
Hamilton
Humboldt County
Calif
Coos County
Andrey Helen Shutterly
Downers Grove
Gladys Emily Joiney
Long Beech
Hugh Augustus
Myrtle Point
Norman Knight
Allegany
James Albee
Visitors Tour McKinley CCC Open House At Camp
Visitors toured Camp McKinley as part of the CCC open house, viewing the kitchen, bake shop, supply room, and mess hall. The event showcased strict cleanliness, trained cooks, and an emphasis on work habits and citizenship for the boys. Lawrence Greenley, the company commander, was noted in the improved camp life narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Wilson
Camp McKinley
Pretlegt
Lawrence Greenley
Court News Details Debtors and Property Transfers
Court notes include a rent suit by Guss H Tillman and Bernice Tillman against Oscar Larson for 390 dollars plus interest costs and disbursements. Various accounting actions involve Lord and Moulton versus John R Smith Owen W Smith and others. Placer claims Independence Golden Egg Big Chief and Lucky Bay are listed as purchased realty transfers near Coquille and Powers with specific lot and section references.
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Commission
Guss H
Bernice Tillman
Oscar Larson
Roosevelt Apartments
Coquille
Lord
Arthur Moulton
Lord and Moulton
John R. Smith
Owen W Smith
John Nielson
B. S Priest
Independence
Dement announces birth of boy to a curious town
A chaotic gossip item recalls the Dement family welcoming a son born Monday and the town’s curiosity about the event. The piece mentions a boastful census taker, a local cop Bert Pearson, and references to local characters like Handlebar Hank and Harry Christy of the Safeway Wang amid spring’s arrival and butter wrapper ads.
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Dement
Kar
Bert Pearson
Harry Christy
Safeway
Wang
Local Happenings Highlight Portland Beauty Advice and Visiting Guests
Attend Echos first of last week Mrs Flentge Perkins visited Cara Nome beauty school in Portland and offers cosmetic guidance. Numerous social notes cover guests from Portland and Myrt Point, preserve Presbyterian meeting plans in Ashland, and various visits to and from Coquille and nearby towns.
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Flentge Perkins
Cara Nome
Portland
H T Mitchelmore
Ashland
Southwest
Oregon
Henry Schroeder
Seastom
Presbyterian Church Body
General Assembly of the Church
Rochester
Jack Burns
Brewster Wash
Melissa Norris
Grant Norris
Norris
Middle West
K Klub Meeting and Desert Luncheon Highlights
The K Klub met Tuesday afternoon for a 115 dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs A C Chase with Mrs Henry Rosslow winning high and Mrs G L McKay second. Regular members included Mrs E C Barker and Mrs L A LaPlamme, among others, at the clubhouse.
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K-Klub
A C Chase
Henry Rosslow
G L. McKay
Masdames
E. C Barker
GQ Lo Mce- Ray John Belloni
G Sumerlin
L. A LaPlamme Ford Summers
Austin Dodge
Eon Schroeder
Coquille Valley Country
L C Greenley
M M Newdall
Marshfield
Clare Lehmanowski
Fentge Perkins
Charles Would Iidge
L.P Linn
Marlin Evans
Wooldridge
Dal Kirg
Mesdames
T G Sumerlin
L P Linn
LaFiamme Marlin Evans
C Barker
Hospital Updates At Mast Hospital Report
Mrs Fryd Way of Boadben undergone a major operation Saturday. Mrs Clifford Edwarde of Powers admitted Monday for medical treatment. Annalee Tripp daughter of Wa ter Tipp had an emergency appendectomy Monday. Mrs Gus Breuer underwent a major operation Wednesday. Robert Ocheitree admitted Tuesday for medical care. Mrs Gene Leggett of Bandon entered hospital Tuesday for medical treatment. Mrs Richard Haughton underwent major operation Wednesday. Convalescing patients include Mrs Mary Coleman, T. W Murphy, Eugene Jodson, Mrs Albert Butler, Francis Floyd, Mrs Levin Gant, Mrs Betty Neal, Mrs Seymour Fosburg and Jesse Deaver.
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Fryd Way
Boadben
Clifford Edwarde of
Powers
Annalee Tripp
Water Tipp
Gus Breuer
Robert Ocheitree
Gene Leggett of
Bandon
Richard Haughton
Mary Coleman
T. W Murphy
Eugene Jodson
Albert Butler
Francis Floyd
Levin Gant
Betty Neal
Seymour Fosburg
Jesse Deaver
Indian Attacks and Ranchers Across Oregon Frontier
Eyewitness recounts Indian raids in 1878 involving horse and sheep losses, maiming of ponies and horses, and pursuit across La Grande region. The narrative shifts to a February credit court meeting in Pendleton with references to Mr Bunker and a proposed settlement in a dispute over labor and stock purchases, alongside an industrial accident claim against state officials.
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Parker
Wels
M Brusaker
Umatillas
Union County
la Grande
Almarane
Indiana Wits
Credit Court
Pendeton
Bunker
Marshfield Callere Delegation Attends Local Meetings
Mrs Grady Johnson Mrs Lyje Carver Mrs Walter Sparks and Mrs Noliie Ray traveled to Marshfield Monds on a business trip. Mrs Carver and Mrs Sparks attended an Inter City Bowling league meeting while the others pursued civic matters. Also Tuesday visitors were Mrs Joe Mast and Mrs Marilyn Ziebarth at Mr Henry Welr’s home in Coquille.
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Marshfield Callere
Grady Johnson
Lyje Carver
Walter Sparks
Noliie Ray
Marshfield
Monds
Carver
Sparks
Tuveday Calleri
Joe Mast
Marilyn Ziebarth
Henry Welr
Coquille
Milkman on the doorstep and notes for extra milk
A nostalgic critique of doorstep milk delivery notes as a symbol of convenient daily consumption. The piece highlights how Americans rely on dependable, on time milk distribution and how holidays or absences disturb the routine, leaving notes for deliveries.
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The
Milk Industry Foundation
Limas Featured As Healthful Food In 1940s Recipes
An article extols Lima beans as rich in minerals and health benefits, comparing them favorably to beef and milk. It presents two 1940s recipes: Baked Limas with Marshmallows and Lima Chowder, with steps using cooked dried Limas, bacon, potatoes, onions, salt pork, and dairy, in a home kitchen setting.
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Angeles
Sempert’s
Jody, Sarlard
Erbert
Tyrone Power
Nancy Kelly
Meney Fonda
Randolph Scott
Jesse James
Teahmissier
Marx Bros
McKinley CCC
France
Anne Morgan
J. P. Merges
New York
Miss Morgan
American Friends of France
Oem Anat Renes
Iady
Fender
Bet
Court News
Cool Deeds
Ethel Alice Alford
Leonard E. Fischer
Geo. S. Davis
Hancock
Glen Aiken Crek
Norway
George Brown
Ernest Smith
Big Creek
Bridge
Hamm Lauterbach
Herald Office
Echos
L. H. Pearce
Selmor Lewis
Grants Pass
Pearce Garage
South
Charles Guerin
Marysville
Rosebury-Myrtie Point
Carol Fewster
Thomas Gurney
Myrte Point
George Roger Max Moerster Way
Fewster i
Roger
W H Carlile
Verne Lundy
Twin Oaks
T G Sumertin
John Belloni
W E Lundy
Ralph Kring
City
Business Carier
Wirt Kight
Mary Brewster
Riverton
Mer
Isobel Whittington
Nelle Ray
F K Egan
Martinez, Calit
Harry Claterbos
Quille
Astoria
Hevef
Cy - Wisor
Eugene
Floyd Everr
Merrily
Tos Angeles
James Lewellen
Roberts
City Hall
Jacobson Place
Coquille Highway
Rak Creek
Joey Math and Son
Oakland
Glenn Neidaigh
Harold Dietrick
Williar Johnson
Esther Herchberger
Broadbent
Frank Zumwalt
K-Klub Meeting
Lubhouse
Episcopal Guild
Perry Roper
Harry Dement
Walter van Ordes
John Felsher
Ernest Luthy
Vowre
Emma Lowe
H Lemon
Frank Freeman
R L Brown
R H Lemon
van Oden
Felsher
Or William Chandler
Joan Bart Mus
Boston
Hnm
Nick Bowles
Cave
Grande
Ind
Fred Howicker
Bert Tompkis
Burton Walker
SIAC
State Indust
A. G. Maddock
L. K. Ford
Myrtle Point Plumbing Shop
R. Pahl
H. G. Volkmar
Cara Nome Toiletries
Reyhee
Noch
Phoenix
Ariz
Deb Zupnke
Cornels Football Eceoch
Cesert Socucs
Lima Chowder
Betty Barclay
Iisltors
Jesse E. Stanton
Elizabette
Warrower
Elephant Towers
Stanton i
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