Marriage Licenses Granted at Court House
Several couples received marriage licenses this week. Harry A. Edmonds Jr and Lucille Kerns of Marshfield were married Saturday, while Martin Brandon and Alberta Russell of Marshfield wed Monday. Johnson of Salem and Mary Dolan of Corvallis were also issued licenses to wed Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lusd
Lou Hamilton
Mosday
J. Girard
Pioneee
Harry A. Edmonds, Jr
Lucille Kerns
Marshfield
Martin Brandon
Alberta Russell
W. Ray- Lucile H. Hunter
D. T. Alberta
Johnson
Salem
Mary Dolan
Corvallis
Indigent and Old Age Aid Awards Noted in County
Mrs Zoe M Shields of Bridge is granted 10 from the indigent fund while her ill health and two minor children and one grandchild are at home. Several others including May Elliott 65 and H Barrets 72 receive monthly aid. some applications denied due to lack of distress or eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe M. Shields
Bridge
Harry Blake
Marshfield
Sarah A. Walker
Coquille
May Elliott
Millington
H. Barrets
Bangor North Bend
Alvan McKee
North Bend
Cnidenna
John Glock
North Mead, Sr
Flora Cush
Bear Creek
Wick seeks guardianship of minor Pearl Wick
North Bend resident Colbert A. Wick filed for guardianship of Pearl E Wick a minor this week. The action lists 900 as the amount involved and cites no other major details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert A. Wick
North Bend
Pearl E Wick
Drunken driving case leads to jail, fine, parole
Floyd Krantz, 33, charged with drunken driving, confined in county jail last Thursday, fined 100 dollars, 30 days, paroled. He was released Friday by order of Justice J J Stanley Enis J Smith 79, committed to county jail Monday, fined 100 and costs, and given days for operating motor vehicle while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Krantz
Anderson vs International Wood Sulphite suit to halt mill sale
Complaints filed include R H Anderson and the International Wood Sulphite Co seeking to stop the execution of the Sitka Spruce Pulp and Paper mill sale and void all proceedings. Also the State Industrial Accident Commission sues Roy T Douglas to recover money allegedly due them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R H Anderson
International Wood Sulphite Company
Sitka Spruce
State Industrial Accident Commission
Roy T Douglas
Glendale and Loggers Set for Coquille Baseball Clash
The third game of the series between the Loggers and Glendale is scheduled for Sunday at Coquille. Glendale, one of the season’s strongest teams, has improved since their last meeting. First pitch is at 2 o clock with Murray pitching for the Loggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Glendale
Murray
Birthday Swim Honoring Erwin Hall At Broadbent
Mrs. Tom Hall entertained a group of friends with a swimming party Saturday evening for her son Erwin Hall's birthday. Refreshments were served to David and Norma Peterson, Wilma Peterson, Roy Stewart, Lionel Young, Charles Porter, Robert Porter, Mary Gasner, Ruth Donald, Thomas Hall, and sons Erwin and Wendell, all of Broadbent, plus guests from Tanner Creek Coquille Eugene and Bradford CCC camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hall
Broadbent
Hoesr
Erwin
David Peterson
Norma and
Wilda
Tanner Creek
Roy Stewart
Coquille
Lionel Young
Bradford
CCC
Charles and
Robert Porter
Eugene
Mary Gasner
Ruth Donald
Thomas Hall
Wendell
Lions Picnic Draws 125 plus Attendees Across County
The fourth annual Lions club picnic was a splendid success with more than 125 members and friends from across the county in attendance. A barbecue feast featuring baby veal and other dishes was served during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Dena
Elthes
Former Postmaster Werner to Operate City Cash Grover
Mise Schneider will take over Dean's Cash Grocery at the southeast corner of Seventh Street and cer tier. Schneider has served 16 years in the post office from 1930, including five as assistant postmaster and nine as clerk. Mr and Mrs Dean plan to visit relatives in Riddle as Deans health remains poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Riddle
Fires flash at two Point wells and barn roof collapse
On Monday afternoon fire crews answered a blaze at the Mrs D L Seinhelf ranch in West Myrtle Point then attended a grass fire on Spruce Street near Sam Breuer residence. The Four Bit Gulch barn roof fire sparked by a nearby slashing blaze was contained with only minor damage and roof removal to save the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Séinhelf
West Myrtle Point
Sam Breuer
Spruce Street
Melnhoff
Four Bit Gulch
Picnic At County Fair Grounds Draws Several Delegations
Sunday August 12 marks the annual picnic of the South western Oregon Odd Fellows association at the County Fair grounds in Myrtle Point. The event features a basket dinner and sports in Wo Oaks pavilion with delegations from Myrtle Point Powers Coquille Benden Marshfield and other Coos county towns and Gold Beach in Curry county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Odd Fellows’ Association
Myrtle Point
Wo Oaks
Powers
Coquille
Benden
Marshfield
Ere
Bert Jn
Coos County
Goldwad Breekings
Curry County
Nat Reopens Wecoma Baths At Bandon With New Manager
Local salt water swimming enthusiasts cheer the reopening of Wecoma Baths in Bandon. Paul Stephan, operator of the Sea Side Bakery, has taken over the natatorium and vows to keep its temperature at 80. Barlow Parkston from the coast city will manage the pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandon
Paul Stephan
Barlow Parkston
Old Marshall Mine to be revived by Portland group
The historic Marshall Mine in Whiskey Run, Oregon, closed for years, is to be reopened by Portland men over 20 acres. The pay streak is about six feet thick with 40 feet overburden, yielding platinum and zircon in the sands. Past efforts failed due to crude recovery methods amid fluctuating prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Marshall
Portland
Whiskey Run
South America
Ontario
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor heads to Bandon for rally
C E Go To Bandon rally series begun at Henry Lehroeda as at Bandon this Sunday August All members meet at church at 2 p m then proceed to Bandon. After beach time a picnic dinner at 6 o'clock followed by the regular business meeting in the early evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lehroeda
Bandon
State Fair Premium Lists Available for Coos Farmers
Premium lists for the Oregon State Fair are now at the Coquille county agent office for Coos county farmers. The 82 page booklet and leaflets cover exhibit options and are available on request. All premiums are paid in cash during fair week after judging, with checks possibly ready to cover the day’s expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Jenkins
Coquille
Max Gahthar
State Department of Agriculture
Coos County
Cleaning City Lots and Fire Department Weed Burn Plan
Myrtle Point Fire Department spent practice nights burning grass and weeds on vacant lots. Chief Hughes urged residents and owners to cut vegetation near buildings so firefighters can quickly burn the remaining weeds and reduce city fire hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Hughes
University of Oregon summer session closes for local trio
Mike Adeline Gurney and William Gurney finished work in Portland during the university summer session last week. After school they called on their Nehalem relatives Hugs Gurney and Miss Florence Krebs and plan to visit until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Adeline Gurney
William Gurney
University of Oregon
Portland
Hugs Gurney
Florence Krebs
Miss Krebs
Theater Adopts Stable Weekly Prices Amid Rising Costs
Hiland theater manager Austin Dodge says the current low weekly price schedule will remain unchanged for now. The notice comes as amusement prices rise County wide, highlighting the value of buying locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Dodge
Hiland Theater
Statues Advertise Bunyan Festival In Marshfield
Two plywood statues used for outdoor ads for Paul Bunyan's birthday festival in Marshfield Sept 6 7 and 8 last week joined an Oregon Trail pageant at Eugene as part of a Marshfield float. This week the figures stand at Front and Broadway and Hall and Broadway near the coast highway. The Hall and Broadway site was once the home of the wooden statue of Bill Ding who now directs traffic northward over the Oregon Coast highway from Crescent City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bunyan
Marshfield
Eugene
Coast Highway
Front
Broadway
Hall and Broadway
Bill Ding
Oregon Coast Highway
Crescent City
Farmers Picnic at Norway Sunday announced
The annual farmers picnic will be held at Pockey Grove next Sunday August 8 with a program starting at 9 30 a m preaching services and guest speaker provided by the state grange executive committee. Pomona Grange sponsors invite all to attend with local talent and a tug of war prize. Coffee and lunch supplies provided by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pockey Grove
George EF. Hampton
Pomona Grange
Beth Culver
Bridge
Pomons Grange
State Grange
J .N. Jacobsen
Coos County Derry Association
Esch Grange
C. A. Holverstott
Pomona Grange Home Economics Committee
Sunday Picnic Honoring Eastern Oregon Hunt Return
Mr and Mrs KE Barker hosted a Brewster Valley cabin gathering Sunday for friends from remote areas to celebrate a hunting party last fall in eastern Oregon. Guests included Bert Mecum and Edith and Harold, Ezra Zinn, Henry Schroeder, Elbert Schroeder, Edgar Rickard, Tom Gurney, Alice MacDonald, Cecil Barker, and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. C. Barker
Brewster Valley
Oregon
Bert Mecum
Edith
Harold
Ezra Zinn
Henry Schroeder
Elbert Schroeder
Edgar Rickard
Tom Gurney
Alice MacDonald
Cecil Barker
E . Barker
Veterans Picnic Scheduled by Bandon VFW
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold their first annual picnic in the city at Bandon on Sunday August 22. Attendees should bring lunch baskets. coffee and cream provided. The program features foot races tug of war ball games horseshoe pitching and other amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandon
MLE Ladies Aid Rally At Church
Members of the Methodist Ladies Aid held their annual county rally at the church last Thursday evening with about 84 attendees from across the county. The day included a devotional, a noon potluck, and a 1 pm program featuring readings, solos, a talk, and hymns. county aids are invited to join the Coquille Aid in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid
Mra F A Denison
Norway
L. A. la Flamme
Robert Young
R. C Young
S. C. McAllister
L. M Ansen
R. C. Young
Coquille Aid
Ladies Aid
Mary B Campbell
New Mail Schedule Aims to Speed Local Post
The August 2 schedule increases outside mail time by about 28 minutes, allowing merchants and patrons in Myrtle Point better service. The mail will depart at around 10 00 instead of 9 36, with coordination between here and Roseburg to minimize delays.
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Hing
Pomenet
Myrtle Sont
Coes Bay
Ati
Perene
Eee Ee
Here
Roseburg
Truck Slid Toward Bank In Narrow Escape
A Kay logging truck from Coquille escaped serious trouble Sunday morning while passing an empty truck on a hill near C A Swift place. The rear wheels slipped toward a bank as both vehicles maneuvered, but the Kay truck slid away and returned home after unloading at Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Seriou
Garoutteé
C. A. Swift Place
Lobdell Leases Myrtle Point Ranch for Expanded Dairy
William Lobdell Jr proprietor of Bills Dairy has leased the Florence Guerin ranch at Myrtle Point extending his range to 38 acres. He adds a bottle washer and cooling system and plans to graze dry cows on the range while milk cows stay on the P. W. Laird place where he has resided about a year. Lobdell is described as a progressive dairyman always forging ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lobdell, Jr
Bill
Florence Guerin
Myrtle Point
P. W. Laird
Lobdell
Coos Firemen Hold Seminar On Modern Methods
Coos County firemen met in Coos city with W. O. Pratt of Marsh and county representatives. Chalk talks from the recent Corvallis firemen’s school were opened to comments, making the meeting profitable. Bandon fire department to host next meeting in August to discuss preventing accidents in discharge of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Couny
Hell
W. O. Pratt
Marshthe
Corvallis
Bandon Department
Methodist S S Picnic at Twin Oaks Davenport Grove
An exceptionally large crowd enjoyed the Methodist Sunday School picnic at Twin Oaks Davenport grove Tuesday afternoon and evening. Activities began at 4 with baseball and games followed by a potluck dinner at 7 and a bonfire in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Grove
Twin Oaks
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Norman Williams
Mrs. Sarah Williams and Miss Lottie Williams hosted a surprise dinner last Thursday for Norman Williams. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pointer, Mrs. Leta Baker, Miss Ellen Dale Fish, James Lewellen, William Eads, and the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Williams
Lottie Williams
Norman Williams
Ralph Pointer
Leta Baker
Ellen Dale Fish
James Lewellen
William Eads
Next Sweet Corned Ef Esverel Works He
The readable fragments describe a dated item about a person or group, with unclear names and terms. The text centers on activities or roles, but concrete details are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esverel
South Sixes Riches Shrinking Upstream Says Expert
Local expert notes placer gold potential grows along lower South Sixes River but declines in upper streams. Harrison Bros. strikes at Mountain Dairy and Golden Fleece near Rusty Gulch in 1888 fueled mining. later finds at Star Gulch and Slide Gulch faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sixes
Upper South Sixes
Cay
Rusty Gulch
Harrison Bros
Mountain Dairy
Golden Fleece
Rusty Butte
Star Gulch
Tradeger South Wales river voyage and burial notes
Fragmentary report mentions Normann Someday and a Coquille River rowboat journey, with remarks about establishing homes along the river. Names tied to a cemetery include George, Forrest, Arthur Hermena, and J. M. Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wales
Coquille River
George, Forrest
Arthur Hermena
J. M. Wagner
Shower for Bride Themes Rover
A bridal shower was held Thursday afternoon for Mrs Themes Rover nee Olga Lange, newly married last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Themes Rover
Olga Lange
Dessert Bridge Promoted By Alee Ner and Averil Laird
A local dessert bridge event features organizers Lloyd Kunl, Misses R and Averil Laird and others. The notice lists participants and venue details for the social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Aleener
Lloyd Kunl
Averil Laird
Byateta
Berm
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Court House
Glendale Vs. Loggers
Coquile
Lions Picnic
C. F
County Fair Grounds
Coas Co
C. E
State Fair
Coos Firemen
Methodist
S. S
Gold Beach
BR. M. Morrison
Bride
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