Dickson Family Pioneers Remain Active In Myrtle Point
The Herald recalls Dickson family history in Myrtle Point. Ed Dickson’s wild pitch story, carpenter, gunsmith, and a long career on the city council and school board highlight a life of community involvement. Their hunting and fishing trophies reflect early local culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Myrtle Point
Mr. Dickson
Sugarloaf Country
Johnson Creek
Bee
Cecil Carter
Billyani
Ed Robarts
Gus Dietz
Volkmar
Minnie Hermann
Geis Hughes
Tom Guerin
Henry Schroeder
Bertie McCloskey
Chas McCracken
Dicksons
United States
Reel of
Ike
Scheel Board Ase'n Helde Meet to Study School Problems
County School Board Association formed a committee to study district school problems and possible legislation. The group met at the Coquille hotel on Thursday November 17 with first class district superintendents as consultants. A final report and recommendations go to the Governors' Interim Committee by July 1, 1956. Members include Karl Gehlert and Messerle of Coos Bay, Meldon Carl Arago, Russell Metcalfe Bandon, Larry Lillebo North Bend, Charles Jobin Charleston, Alfred Groseen Sunny Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weere
County School ‘Board Association
Coquille Hotel
Karl Gehlert
Coos Bay
Ee Messerle
Meldon Carl
Arago
Russell Metcalfe
Bandon
Larry Lillebo
North Bend
Charles Jobin
Charleston
Alfred Groseen
Sunny Hill
Missionary Jets Schedule Change and Sale Reminder
The Missionary jets meet Friday December 9 with Mrs Bill Huff instead of a later date. A food sale is planned at Schram's on Saturday December 17. Helpers are welcome to assist.
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Bill Huff
Schram’s
Extension unit reports sewing progress and upcoming meeting
The Extension unit met on Thursday Nov 17 with a sewing demonstration on new fabrics and a turkey dinner held at the grange hall on Saturday evening Nov 19. Mr and Mrs Dayne Hudson learned they have a great granddaughter Dee Ann Lorsung, Del Mar Oregon, great granddaughter of J E Norton of Coquille. Missionary meeting at Mrs Andrew Watermans home planned hot lunch. They finished a quilt and sold two. They will meet again the first of December.
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Grange Hall
Dayne Hudson
Dee Ann Lorsung
Robert Lorsung
del Mar
Ore
J. E. Norton
Coquille
Andrew Waterman
All Day Meeting on Quilt Work and Lunch
A fragment notes an all day meeting focused on quilt work with a sack lunch provided. The brief entry suggests a continued session and midday nourishment for participants. No further details are available in the text.
Graveside rites held for stillborn infant Lloyd Edward Lewellen
Graveside services were held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning November 24 for the stillborn infant Lloyd Edward son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Lewellen. A sister Sheila and brother Ronald survive. Rev Norbert Heins officiated. burial was at Norway Cemetery.
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Lloyd Edward
Harvey Lewellen
Sheila
Ronald
Norbert Heins
Norway Ceme
Mrs Madge Johnson Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Madge Johnson wife of T R Johnson of this city died Monday November 28 at McAuley hospital in Coos Bay after a short illness. She had lived in Myrtle Point since 1927 and is survived by her husband and a daughter.
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Madge Johnson
T. R. Johnson
McAuley Hospital
Coos Bay
Myrtle Point
Daugh
Obituary for Mrs Clarence Skog and son Earl
Funeral services for Mrs Clarence Skog of Coquille and her son Earl of Broadbent are planned for Friday December 2 at 2 p m. in Schroeder's Chapel with Rev Crawford of the Assembly of God Church officiating. Burial will follow at Coquille Masonic Cemetery.
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Ter
Clarence Skog
Coquille
Earl of
Card of Thanks from the Strong Family
The Strong Family thanks friends and relatives for expressions of sympathy and the beautiful floral offerings after their recent bereavement.
For Sale Westinghouse and Nesco Roasters and Daisy Churn
For sale includes one Westinghouse electric roaster and one Nesco electric roaster both used once. Also three gas glass Daisy churns. Items can be seen at 136 1st Street Myrtle Point. May 1 edition classified notice.
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Westinghouse
Nesco
1St Street
Myrtle Point
Sheriff Strawn Answers Warner Continues at Myrtle Point
Sheriff Charles M. Strawn reports ongoing livestock theft inquiries after returning to Myrtle Point. He notes past losses by ranchers, offers a reward of up to 800 dollars through the County Livestock Association, and invites tips from the public while stressing cooperation with state agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Warner
Myers
Ettores Cooperative
Livestock Association
County Livestock Association
Reacher
Megaraien
Stender
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Pionees
Cadillacs
Herald
Mrs. Dickson
Aterh
Arene Eee
Beessie
Scheel Board
Ase
N. Helde
Bridge News
Lloyd Lewellen
Mrs. Madge Johnson
Armour Star
Tangerines
Pate
Jello
Libbys
Pasco
Uncle Ben’s Rice
Chocolate Belairs
A. B.C
Hunt
Hot Sauce
Sanka
Souther
Oleo
Gerber’s
Shirtcliff & Owens, Inc
Roseburg Road
Kirstein’s
Sheriff Strawn
Charles M, Strawn
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