Heritage of the Coos County Fair and Its Pioneers
The article recalls the long running Coos County Fair, highlighting key figures from its founding in 1912 through the 1940s. It notes secretary roles, family ties to the Guerin and Dement families, and memories of early fairs, harness racing, and hotel life. It mentions dates like August 14-17 for this year’s fair and pays tribute to 4-H and FFA youth involvement.
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L. H. Pearce
P. C. Roper
J. H. Clarno
Anna
Cdrs. Guerin
The
Fair Association
Russell C. Dement
Sam Dement
R. C
Ellis S
Walace B
Ernest L. Clausen
Sam
Clausen
Chambers of Commerce
Coos
Curry Counties
Broadbent
Montana Cowboy
Spot
J L. Smith
Coquille
Smith
Jim Jenkins
Bandon
Henry Gustafsen
North Bend
Joe Larson
Coos Bay
FFA
A R. Davenport
Henry
Bryant
Geo
Harry Guerin
Davenport
Albert
Fair Grounds
Fair Grove
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Betty Rose captures fall glamour with casual elegance
Betty Rose presents 1952 fall coats and suits blending slim silhouettes with virile fabrics. The color story mixes black with red blue green and white on textures like bouclé tweed and boules. Short coats and textured dressy coats emphasize casual glamour in gray oatmeal burgundy gold blue black.
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Betty Rose
Milady
Coos County Fair history links mortgage saga to 1952 plans
A county fair chronology recounts milestones from 1918 to 1952 including 1931 Grange participation, 1939 contests, 1942 fair grounds closure, 1945 debt payoff, and 1952 preparations showcasing past spirit and current triumph. Key figures include J L Smith and board members like Sam Dement and W A Roush.
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J L. Smith
FFA
Grange
Lions Club
Coos Bay Pirates
CB Aerie of Eagles
Browning Bros. Home Guard
Oregon Women's Ambulance Corps
Debdt
Coos County
Sam Dement
W A Roush
H. Clarno
Chas F McCulloch
R W van Auker
John Rether
EB. L. Clausen
Willis van Leuven
L. C. Davenport
J. L. Smith
Leland Barlow
Rodeo Show Features Monkeys and Streamliner Ride
Max Barbour advertises a border motor drome program with monkeys piloting a speeding car and flying an airplane inside a 26 foot ring. Trainers and acts include Joe, Little Tommy the 9 month old, Barney Oatmeal, and Bill Crawford. A new kid rides feature and the electrically operated streamliner train are noted along with classic rides. A Grange Talent Show and calf scramble follow, then a square dance at the Oaks pavilion with Cedar Grove Orchestra.
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Joe
Little Tommy
Barney Oatmeal
Grange
Oaks Pavilion
Cedar Grove
Pal Club Tumblers of
Alan Smith Named Supt of Weyerhaeuser Mills at Everett
Dr and Mrs A Theodore Smith announce the promotion of their son Alan Theodore to superintendent of the Weyerhaeuser Timber Co mills at Everett Washington. A 34 year old Oregon State graduate, he previously worked for General Electric and joined Weyerhaeuser five years ago.
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A. Theodore Smith
Presbyterian
Alan Theodore
Weyerhatser Timber Co
Everett
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Alan
Oregon State College
General Electric Co
Weyerhaeuser Co
Driver's license examiner set for Myrtle Point August 20
A driver's license examiner will be on duty in Myrtle Point at City Hall on Wednesday August 20 1952 from 10 am to 3 pm per the Secretary of State.
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Myrtle Point
Secretary of State
Government runs vast leased wire network for official messages
U. S. News and World Report says the government maintains about 325000 miles of leased wires at a cost of millions of dollars to handle communications between official agencies.
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U. S. News and World Report
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Eee A
Ore
Max Barbour
Rodeo
Sister Kenny Polio Foundation
Eagles Lodge
Bridge Grange
St. Ann's Altar Society
Boy Scouts
Coquille Liong Club
Coog County Fair
Southwestern Motors
Security Bank
Coquille Lions Club
Coosy Lumber Co
Myrtle Point Veneer Co
Myrtle Point Planing Mill
George Burr Md Co
2 ‘Haeuser Tim Co
Coquille Ford Motor Sales
Coquille Auto Co
Bay Motors
Alan Smith
Supt. Weyerhaeuser Mills
Everett, Washington
B.F. Goodrich
Tire Coos Bay
Tex
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertown
Myrtle Point Coquille
B.f.goodrich
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