News of Our Men In Uniform and Honors
War ribbons and decorations are noted for local service members. Lt Milton Bell phoned from St. Louis after aiding flood relief. Pvt Frederica Meeaver Brown on furlough from Camp Peckton. Sgt Norman L Martin returned home after medical discharge from RAF training. Donald Endicott completed bombing missions over Tokyo. Leo E Miller reported killed in action in the Italian sector. Mrs Iva Lawrence receives notice of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Bell
W A Bell
St. Louis
Camp Livingston
Lt Bell
Tokyo
Alda Baynes
Lewis Bjerke
Portland
Donald Endicott
Donald
Set
Norman L. Martin
Mabel Martin
Kessler Field
Bixon
Miss
Set. Martin
RAF Brasing Command
Kessler
Pfc. Brown
Myrtle Point Union High School
Don
Hugh
Iva Lawrence
Leo E. Miller
Norway District
Miller
Pistol River
Gold Beach Union High School
Oregon State College
Federal Forestry Service
Norway
Gunner describes Tokyo raid and Jap foes death by action
Navy veteran Ivan L. Cotton recalls a carrier raid within 80 miles of Japan and a Tokyo strike on February 21 19 00. A plane battle left 16 Japanese planes shot down, his ship damaged, and Cotton earned the Purple Heart after burns to his face hands and arms while months convalescing onboard. He expects to return to duty after furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan L. Cotton
Mra. Cotton
Cotton
Tokyo
Cstten
Bos
Writes From Germany Writes From Germany
A war letter from James McWilliam in Germany dated March 14, 1945 describes improving weather and springlike milder days. He reports receiving packages, ample coffee, and that he earned three battle stars with potential to gain more. He signs off promising to write again when he has time.
Plant Victory Gardens Right Time For Seed Beds
Farmers are urged to time victory garden planting carefully. Soil should be firm yet loose, warmed by moist conditions, with seed beds prepared to prevent crusting and overcrowding. Plant depths vary by seed type and soil, and thinning should begin early to keep the strongest plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Farm Couple Sells Bridge Area Turkey Farm Move to Oregon
Mr and Mrs Fred Scoffield, long time Bridge area farm and turkey operation owners, sold their place after fifteen years and on Tuesday moved to Jacksonville Oregon where they purchased a new farm property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Scoffield
Bridge
Jacksonville
Ore
Local Office Reorganized and Remodeled Highlights Community Notes
The B and F and City Transfer office room was rearranged with new floor covering adding to appearance. Weeks include visits by Anne Montgomery of Coos Bay to Royal Neighbors camp and guests of Nell Ray. Local happenings cover travels, weddings, and a death in Waldport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trassbeg
City Transfer
Bas Sevonday Apo
Anne Montgomery
Coos Bay
Royal Neighbors
Nell Ray
Grady Johnson
Powers
Bieter
Henrietta /A.asens
Bradford Blake
Blake
Fortuna
Cali
William Watson
Pleasant Point
L. A. LaFlamme
Myrtle Point
Floyd Peterson
Coquille
Oregeen Stsllege
Corvallis
Mra
Howard Whisk
John
P' Whitaker
Leave Sun
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Furloegh
Frederica Mee
A Brown
Ome
Camp Peckton
Oceanside
Lal
Bulova
E. C Barker
Germany
James McWilliam
Dear Folks
James
Spokane
Wash
Helen MecFaddin
Misa Luella iMcFaddin
Cambridge
Mass
Arthur R. Jones
Los Angeles
Eugene
California
Robert JH. Pearson
Jones
Robert Ahr
Theo Cuca Bay Harbor
Ahr
Sunset Cemetery
Sempert
Inez Rover
C Street
Spruce Street
Hiland Theatre
Ona
Our
Dick Johnson
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