Coquille Lions Auction Sells Calves Raising Funds for 4-H
Twelve boys sold calves at a Coquille Lions club auction with proceeds going to the boys who raised them. Notable sales included Dean Van Leaven's 715 pound calf for 357.50 and Oliver of Co-auction as auctioneer. Special prizes and numerous donors supported the event while two calves died during the year.
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Coquille Lions Club
Omor
Col. Oliver
Dean van Leaven
Alett
Darwin van. Leaven
Bandon
Lloyd W Calver
Tom Trollard
Delmar
W H “Bill” Fortier
Coquille
Ronald Nelson
Joe Sayer
Eric Kunts
Claver
Jim Bushnell
Creek
Duane Hayes
Gaylord
Jess Hayes
Law County
George H Jenkins
Coquille Valley Dairy Cooperative
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Diebold Lumber Company
Myrtle Point
Coos
Teachers Hear Marshall Plan at Pre School Meeting
Coquille to host a two day Pre-School meeting at Coquille High August 31 and September 1 with Dr J W Sherburne and Melvin Moore from out of town as speakers Moore will discuss the Marshall Plan in Europe with pictures Moore selected as one of ten school men to study the plan in Europe Attendees will include county teachers but exclude Coos Bay North Bend Bandon and Myrtle Point districts Myrtle Point grammar school attending only the first day Ray Hunsaker chairs the secondary program Wayne Smith chairs the elementary program.
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Coquille
J. W. Sherburne
Melvin Moore
Coquille High
Edison
Eugene
Europe
Coosa Bay
North Bend
Bandon
Myrtle Point Union High
Flegel Proposes Oregon Governor Debate With McKay
State Senator Austin Flegel Democratic candidate for governor released a wire to Governor McKay proposing a joint debate on Does Oregon Need a New Administration. He suggested the event take place in Enterprise Waldo county where campaign paths cross on Sept. The message urged an open forum discussion for voters in Wallows county and asked McKay to confirm agreement.
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Austin F Flegel
McKay
Oregon
Flegel
Enterprise
Wallowa County
Cross
Wallows County
Lumber worker injured by log tong on Rome Mountain
Bil Lewellen entered Monday morning at Coos Bay Lumber Company operation on Rome Mountain when loading logs a tong struck him in the side. Initial fears gave way to diagnosis of broken bones and lung puncture but his mother reported on Wednesday that Bill is improving though asthma affects his breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Lewell
Coos Bay Lumber Company
Rome Mountain
Bill
McKinley Wins Ist Event With Village Pageant Acts
The pageant showcases Fairview North with acts like Carolyn Roos and Dick Whitlow, a Greendell ventriloquist, Sumner barbershop quartet and a pantomime on Pocahontas. Performers include Lavern Staman Dorothy Staman Emma King Clarence Churchall and many others, featuring a model cow and a bridge pantomime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
North Kurk
Carolyn Roos
Dickie Whitlow
Billy Hollenbeck
David Tosten
Rose Roos
Greendell
C L. Springstead
Sumner
Verd Smith
Earl Kirchoff
Iris Olsen
Howani Hauschidt
Carl Peterson
McKinley
Pocahontas
Lavern Staman
Dorothy Staman
Emma King
Clarence Churchall
Marie Churchill
Elmer Strode
Donald Mast Wins at Regional Parade Prize Winners Named
Donald Mast won the business men's prize of 102. Various business houses from Coos Bay Coquille and Myrtle Point were represented with cars. One hundred fifty six mounted riders from Roseburg Trail Dusters Myrtle Point Saddle Club and the rodeo show entered. The Huling Lundy and Sons prize for best displayed horse and rider went to Dude King of Powers, a $1650 head stall. Children prizes went to Fay Jean Ratcliffe for best doll buggy and Dick Moehr for best bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Roseburg
College Students Get Deferment
College students may defer military service as Selective Service boards begin with 25 and move down, allowing those who register before 18 to finish two years of college before induction. the system currently waits until age 19 for eligibility. The article also lists winners and organizers from a Myrtle Paint Saddle Club parade with judges and divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
Selective Service Boards
Colleges urged to continue education amid military deferral debate
A 1948 Selective Service rule still blocks some deferments for medical and pre professional students while Oregon National Guard matters remain unsettled. Officials urged colleges to keep programs and prospective students to stay in school, arguing education prepares youth for future service despite tensions from Korea.
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Oregon Air National Guard
Bhe
Thomas E. Hilea
Oregon National Guard
Clark
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Ray Miller
Broadbent
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Henry VanCalar
J C Penney Company
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Bob Allen Fisher
Marian Gant
Phillip Henrys Goss
Mac H Sutphin
Benjamin Sutphin
Frank Buck Hollowell
Bill Laffey
Fred M Langston
Jack Dalton
Walter Nichfer
James S Trow
Joe R Lewis
Hitano Theatre
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Marshall
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Pepsodent
Colgate
Trushay
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Castile
West
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Fray Bentos
Sperry
Libby
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Kref
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Nob Hill
Breakfast Gems
Rath
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Wieners St
SFU NG
Donald Mast
Sharon Cook
Orvil Schussler
Ardis Christensen
George King
Carl Nelson
Gordon MacKerrow
C S Lehmanowsky
Myrtle Paint Saddle Club
Tex Billingsley
Lee Barklow
Dude King
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