Coos County Fair Guests and Distant Relatives Visit
Local residents hosted family and friends from Roseburg Shelton Portland and Sacramento visiting for the Coos County fair. Many travelers plan trips to Oregon Caves and Portland while extended kin from California Washington and Iowa visit relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Roseburg
Co. K. Weed
Coos County
Harold Stemmier
Frank Meldrum
Oregon Caves
Lawrence Case
Randy
Shelton
Wash
Coos County’ Fair
John Arnold
Bill
Moonie Halter
Portland
Martin Evans
Evans
FE. D. Hartnel
Harteel
Paeer
Ar‘tan
Illinois
Paul Franzen
Grant Johnson
Johnson
Franzen
Veror Shields
Christine
Bill McCracken
Shield
Mar. Mabel Barklow
Coos Bay
Alden Barklow
Ferrie Laws
Pet
Simnin
Ukiah
Calif
Mason F Belloni
Sacramento
John Belloni
Ere Ageaie
Coos
Fred Gross
Pete Siurza
Grees
Jack Clayton
Chris
Linda
Reseda Calif
Rummage Sale Set at M E Church Basement
A big rummage sale is planned in the M E church basement Friday and Saturday August 24 and 25. Funds raised support church programs and projects.
Upholstery Class Enrolls Adults at Myrtle Point High
Beginning Monday August 27, an upholstery course will meet daily 1 PM to 4 PM for two weeks at the Myrtle Point High School under Mrs Mae Frye. Enrollment is full for the day class but a four dollar registration fee applies per member. Open hours Monday to Friday 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturday 9 AM to noon. a possible furniture drop off in the gym during those times. An evening Coquille class runs on the same dates for women from both communities to join the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Ee Noee
Mae Frye
Eugene Vocational Scho
Coquille
Firefighters Contain 80 Acre Blaze on Highway 42
An eighty acre fire east of Myrtle Point on Highway 42 was brought under control by Monday with about twelve workers still battling hotspots and building fire trails. A government and private timber area suffered burn damage while patrols plan to monitor the site until danger ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Wil
Training Offered For Home Nursing Instructors
Coos County Chapter of the American Red Cross announces a five day Home Nursing Instructors training conference beginning September 17. Miss Della Morgan will lead the preparatory course teaching methods to train home care for the sick. Open to nurses, student nurses, and student teachers. contact the Coos Bay Red Cross office before August 27 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
The
American Red Cross
Della Morgan
Red Cross
Coos Bay
Chuck's Flower Basket Names New Manager
Chuck’s Flower Basket announces Darrel Perman as the new manager at the local branch. He moved his wife and infant daughter to the Bellon apartments and plans a larger flower refrigerator to handle increased business. Perman previously worked at Jarvis Flowers in Salem and is an experienced florist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel Perman
Chucks Flower Basket
Bellon Apartments
Mr Perman
Jarvs Flowers
Salem
Chuck Adams
Bobcats Open Football Practice August 24
Court Bunnell announces the Bobcats start football practice Friday August 24. All boys planning to play should attend the first session at am Friday. If unable to attend, contact Coach Bunnell at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobcats
Vegin
Bunnell
OPS Clinic in Coquille Aids Merchants on Aug 30
The Office of Price Stabilization schedules an OPS clinic in Coquille on Thursday August 30 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Held in city hall council chambers it serves merchants in Coos and Curry counties by answering questions on regulations. Russell Papineau introduces new boilers at the Myrtle Hotel to upgrade heating for both sections of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Coquille
Coos
Curry Counties
Russell Papineau
Myrtle Hotel
Presbyterian guest speaker to preach at First Church
With pastor Dr A Theodore Smith away, Rev G A Gray of Coquille will speak at the First Presbyterian church this Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Paul J Bargett of Palo Alto arrive for a ten day visit with Paul’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Harold Bargelt. The couples plan a weekend in Portlam. A big rummage sale is announced at the church base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Wash
Fred Grose
I. S. McComb
Coos Bay
Jack Sturza
Mast Hospital
Jack
Fred Gross
Dale Bunnell
Bobby
Larry Larsen
Myrtle Point
D. Wash
Bunnell
McMinnville
John Sampson
Florence
Dunc LaChappelle
al Petre
Dick Barksow
Mary Kay
David
Langlois
E M Griffin
Suanita
Charles Cavanaugh
India
Calif
Pat Waterman
Good Saharatan Hospital
Portland
Perry Waterman
Bridge
Mary Yensen
Los Angeles
Robert E Powrie
Andrew Waterman
Sanborn
Iowa
Petre
Kenneth R. Ross
Seattle Wash
Jean McArthur
la Jose Calif
Sam Dement
Oliver
Alan Clarke
Stockton
Oliver Clarke
Eaes
O H Clarke
Clarke
California
Harold Wilson
Brenda
Sunny Vale
Howard Whitaker
Fanny
Presbyterian Supply
Theodore Smith
G A Gray of
Coquille
First Presbyterian Church
Paul J Bargett
Palo Alto Calif
Paul
Harold Bargelt
Portlam
High School Adds Bus Runs and Staffing Changes
Nine graders and new students at Myrtle Point Union High School begin orientation Monday August 7. Miss Norine Meeks joins as homemaking teacher from Kansas City. A 66 passenger International bus bought by the school board will serve Powers highway route. Mr Emmett Naiack to operate the bus. Mr Karl Ehrig contracted to transport Myrtle Creek and Rock Creek students to Bodge with a new 16 passenger bus. Enrollment expected to remain steady. May 1950 graduating eighth graders numbered 85 versus 7 in May.
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Myrtie Point Union High School
Thaint
Mayant
Norine Meeks
Point Union High School
Kansas City
August Ane
Ee Tg
Gloria Evernden
Gaylord
Broadbent
Myrtle Point
Emmett Naiack
Karl Ehrig
Myrtle Creek
Rock Creek
Bodge
Ehrig
Union High School
Councilmen Meet Monday Many Problems Discussed
The city council met on August 20. Rayker was allowed to fill in front of his property and south on Bender street. Chief Vines told to notify Hardy to keep his garbage truck out of the residential district. Debris on Railroad Avenue to be cleaned. A building permit issued to J M Myers. Sewer estimates completed for Block 33. Howland Merryfield reviewed sewer plans. Attending were Mayor J Myers and councilmen Fads Whitaker Crim Stemmler Linn Perkins, Frank Meldrim, Chief Vines, and Bert Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cty Council
Sapee
Rayker
Bender Street
Richa Vines
Mr Hardy
O E Standley
Del
Railroad Avenue
J M Myers
Howland Merryfield
J Myers
Elvin Fads
Mel H Whitaker
Walter Crim
Harold Stemmler Geo Linn
Perkins
Frank Meldrim
Richard E Vines
Bert Pearson
North Bayside Grange Rummage Sale Prompts Community Benefit
Sumner Grange rison Gloria Goovale Donna Steckel Henry Ven Calcar John Van Calcar Bob Collyer and Earl Kirchoff participated as spectators as North Bayside Grange earned second place in a folk dance event with six couples. Women of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ announce a rummage sale Friday and Saturday Aug 24 and 25 in the former Spruce Show building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bayside Grange
The
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
Words cannot express our deep appreciation for the kind and sympathetic acts at our recent bereavement. Mars Parry Floyd Parry and family, Mrs H B Gilpatrick and family, Mrs Q O A Meader and Larry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars Parry Floyd Parry
Famil
H B Gilpatrick
QO A Meader
Larry
Grangers Stage Variety Tonight With Fashion Show and Act
A local program featured strong men modeling women s garments from low neckers to negligees while Sylvia Goodman commentated. Myrtle Grange led Western dance with Marvene Halter and others, plus a one act playlet Miss Melinda s Burglar. The Westmost Grangers performed a pantomime in a doctor s office and Cedar Grove orchestra provided music as judges prepared results.
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My Lady
Powell Jancanter
Lloyd Winningham
Frank Schram
Henry Brownson
Carl Nelson
Henry Brown
Andrew Waterman
Sylvia Goodman
Myrtle Grange
Marvene Halter
Alicea Mae Miller
Vada Clinton Jack Ells
Willard Todd
Orvus Miller
McKinley Grange
Melinda
Mra Priscillan Mast
Clarence Churchill
Elmer Strode
la Vern Staman
Westmost Grangers
Ruth Thomas
Bertie Randleman
Margaret Kay
Cora Randleman
Thelma Hudspeth
Frances Todd
Gene Mast
Cedar Grove Orchestra
Calf Prices Reported By Market Dealers
The record notes Bill Davenport paying Romauld 50c per pound for calves while the overall average price for all calves stood at 39c per pound. This represents an advance of 2c per pound above the prevailing market price for calves of this grade at that time.
Calf Sale Totals 12408 Pounds At 39 Cents Per Pound
Coos County agricultural agent Clerk reports 16 calves sold at public sale with total weight 12408 pounds and average price per pound 39 cents. Buyers include North Bend Sumner Myrtle Point Coquille and Slough area buyers. multiple consignors listed with weights and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Jale
North Bend
Ben Simmons
Gordon Ross
Sumner
George Ross
Harvey McCall
Catching Creek
Security Bank of
Myrtle Point
M McCall
Dick Wilson
Charles F. McCulloch
James Weathers
John Reiher
Richard Miller
J L. Smith
Coquille
Frank Moore
Myrtle Packing Company
Willis van
Parade Draws Officials in City Car Tribute
Parade continues as bearer Sam Dement leads, followed by Mayor Mitch Myers and an official party in a ceremonial car. Also aboard was Mr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dement
Mitch Myers
Parade honors at 1890s carnival with prizes and costumes
An old parade recounts 76 riders including cowboys and cowgirls led by floats from local groups such as Myrtle Grange Rainbow Girls and Agtive club. Prizes named include Sharon Cook Mary Loraine Roe and Henry A Schroeder & Sona with numerous one dollar awards and section winners for First Myrtle Grange Second Rainbow Girls.
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Ne J
Myrtle Gran
Rainbow Girls
Acisiionn
Sharon Cook
Id Lee Mast
Connie
Son
Raymond Daniels
Dickie Cook
Cindy Lou Vance
Jackie Watz Ung
Coos Bay
Happy Sotchers
Mary Loraine Roe
Arlene Cox
Roberta Reaves
Carol Hornis
Evelyn Eckworth
Ben King
Teresa Beckham
Becky Coffman
Sharon Bramon
Linda Coffman
Janice Coffman
Adeane Bramon
Jean Lewellon
Mary Margaret Meader
Raymond Mast
David Cook
Garlene Ward
Russell McCall
Ellen Koh
Walley
Gutters Weisenfluh
Micky Eggers
Myrtle Grange
Henry A Schroeder & Sona
Triangle Feed Co
Milt Roth
Silas Ellis
Chuck Sibert
Sally Adams
Darlee Epps
Thanking helpers after fire at our home and contents
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted during the fire and toast our home and belongings. Mr and Mrs Clifford Barnes and others extend thanks for the many fine deeds received. Contact Paul for junior high cafeteria job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Barnes
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Nrelay
Ray Vasques
Alma Doyle
Virginia
Mir
Fred Lafferty
Moses Lake Wash
Tom Guerin
Amelia Lafferty
Lafferty
Coulee Dam
Coos Counts
Moses Lake Jr High School
T S. Stevens
Stevens Crrocery
Myrne Point
Bane Wash
Steven
Aise Oo
Clora
Vacouvet BC
Melsin Vatne
Walt Lundgren
Raymond Wash
Toby Warne
Olympia Wash
Mir Coartes Cavanaugh
T G Sumerlin
Gold Hill
Ray Harris
Inlaw
Charles Anderson
Jehony
Tan
Sempert
Myrile Point
Oregon
Catching Creek Community Club
M_ E church
Free Beltone Clinic
Coquille Hotel
S. C. Mitchell
W. Broadway
Eugene
J. N. Taft and Associates of
Gabriel Heater
Beltone
Witte Or
Viet Betn
Highway 42
Chuck’s Flower Basket
O. P. S. Clinic
Sumner Grange
Bill Davenport
Setsepee Eee
Rtle Point Veneer Com
Ae Smith
Nicki F
Legion
Myrtle
Floyd Workman
M. Armstrong Auctioneer
M. Armstrong Newberg
Paul Fo Franzen
Blackbert
Della Ponce
East
Willow St
Brookdale Dairy
Ore
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