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Pioneers Picnic Highlights Coos Curry Heritage Day
A Coos-Curry Pioneer Association picnic near Myrtle Point drew members including Jean Norton Edna Horton and relatives. Elton presided as toastmaster as Henry A Schroeder Don and Larry Lucas spoke. Joe Laird welcomed guests urging youth to carry on pioneer ideals. Major General Thomas Rilea recalled boyhood roots and delivered a message from Governor Patterson. The event featured music, speeches, and a feast of watermelon amid sunny weather. Nearby Deer roamed as Wallace Dement guided visitors to the Schroeder cabin and local boat landings.
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Elton
Nationss Guard
Mr. Schroeder
Henry A. Schroeder
Don
Larry Lucas
Joe Laird
Coos-Curry
Lairds
Coos County
Dement
Wallace Dement
Sam and
Russell Dements
Thomas Rilea
Rogue — River
Oregon National Guard
Paul Patterson
Amo
Sante Lucus Pittinger
R. T Helm
Grants Pass
Emil T Peterson
Coos
Curry Counties
Herald
Schroeder
Union
Mexico
Alice
San Jose
Calif
Wallace
Old Sol