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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
6
Power camps shut and stores open as premature VJ Day celebrations spread. News of Japan's peace terms sparked 2:50 am celebration with families noting returning service members and local social events across Coos Bay and Ontario.
Powers locals Mr and Mrs R J McMillion returned from Medford where they visited relatives and bid farewell to Lt David Waterman recently returned from a German prison camp. Miss Helen Griswold of Eugene visited her parents Mr and Mrs Levi Gant over the weekend.
July 30 to August 6 mentions marriages in Coos Bay North Bend and Coquille, with two couples married by Justice R Bull and Bennie G Howe. Multiple divorce and civil actions listed including Kilgore v Lakeside property dispute and several custody cruelty and desertion cases. Probate entry notes the estate of Fred A Bennett admitted to probate with listed heirs.
Heira Genevieve Ida Norris Lema M Hartley and Lola M McNair are named in the case as heirs to the estate with a valuation of seven thousand dollars for Booth Jewett.
Gaylord Mrs H D Benes Jesse Hayes O T Ferguson and James Devereaux shipped lambs to San Francisco on the Coos County marketing truck. Hayes sought eye treatment after a rust particle in Pow ers cannon. Ferguson visited Vancouver relatives while Daniels hosted guests from Coquille. Broadbent and Bridge granges sponsor a Sunday scenic at Guy Grant grove with community participation.
Mrs. Rufa Coke guests Loa Angeles and Dre. Parle Darnell return home after a birthday dinner held in honor of a pair. Mr. and Mrs. Carman host, with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thompson and Mrs. Kermit Hayes among attendees.
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