Lions' Steelhead Derby Dec 5 and game wardens reform proposal
A letter urges reallocating game law enforcement from the state police to an independent Game Commission funded wardens. The writer argues a wardens force would curb illegal hunting and protect wildlife, replacing ad hoc measures and broadening field coverage across counties. The note hints at ongoing debates and a continuation on Society Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Ul Cab
Amis
Game Commission
Ces
Coos and
Cury
Mrs. Humphreys Recounts 1863 Northern Pacific Trip
Portland Oregon resident Mrs L A Humphreys visits her birthplace in West Virginia after an 1863 journey on the Northern Pacific. She recalls 12 day and night travel, self supplied bedding and meals, and acting as janitor on two passenger cars. Her story drew wide newspaper attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumphreys
Humphreys
Fred Wantz
Myrtle Point
Humphrey
West Virginia
Pennsboro
L. A. Humphreys
Portland Oregon
Ritchie County
Buffalo
Great Western Plains
Northern Pacific
Boys Out in Front by 6 2 Over Girls in Week
At Mast hospital Myrtle Point six boys arrived last week while two girls came. Notable entries include John Carl Bell, great great grandson of Mrs. L A Humphreys. Four of the eight new arrivals are from Myrtle Point. Parents and arrival dates listed for each newborn. Thirteen new patients were admitted, from Broadview to Myrtle Point, Coquille, Arago, Bridge, and Remote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mast Hospital
Myrtle Point
John Carl Bell
John C. Bell
L. A. Humphreys
Bobbies
Wallace L. Hawkins
Joseph R Covert
Virgil ZB. Miller
Arago
Harold M Smith
Coquille
Arnold Melby
Lester M Shields
Willard W Keeney
Ray Dement
Broadvent
Myrtle Jackson
Junior High Concert Draws Large Crowd At School Gym
A capacity crowd attended the first annual Junior High concert Tuesday in the Senior High gym. Music supervisor Arnold Melby led the program featuring the band in colorful uniforms and a prize contest awarding Greanna Stevens a flute solo first prize of ten dollars, Mary Ann Royer a vocal solo second prize of five dollars, and five one dollar prizes for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greanna Stevens
Mary Ann Royer
Arnold Melby
Mr Melby
Erwin
Mrs Humphreys Becomes Five-Generation Family Matriarch
Mrs. L. A. Humphreys, featured in a pioneer story, is named a great great grandmother after the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bell on Sunday night at 11 96. The infant secures five generations of the Humphreys line, with Mrs. Humphreys as a great great grandmother and great grandmother to the Bell descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Humphreys
L. A. Humphreys
The
Herald
John C. Bel
Humphreys
Bell
Mary Lee Bushnell Escapes After Tractor Accident
Mary Lee Bushnell narrowly avoided death Saturday when a tractor overturned on a bridge and fell into three feet of water at Catching Creek. Uncle James Bushnell pulled her free as she suffered three broken ribs one fracture and multiple bruises. she remained in Mast Hospital Myrtle Point in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Bushnell
Catching Creek
James Bushnell
Mary
Mast
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point and Ashland to Clash Here Friday Night
Myrtle Point Bobcats open the season hosting Ashland High Friday night at the high school gym. Coach Curt Beckham expects a competitive battle against Ashland led by a six foot center Mayfield. Three lettermen Tink Hatfield Bill Lewellen and Jack Ford pace Myrtle Point with support from Hazle Mary Renee Joe Evernden Robin Morris Carl Morris Mel Craven and Ford Worsham. A B squad versus Jr Varsity preliminary starts at 6 30 with the main event at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bescon
A & Cesch Beckham
Myrtle Point Bobcats
Ashland High School
Curt Beckham
Ashland
Mayfield
Beckham
Tink Hatfield
Bill Lewellen
Jack Ford
Cain
Mar
Tee Mary Renee
Joe Evernden
Robin Moris
Carl Morris
Mel Craven
Ford Worsham
Bobcats
Correction notice on December 6 school election date
A correction clarifies that the Special consolidation school election date is December 6 and not December 6th as previously printed in the Merald. The earlier P.T.A. story noted the date. the error was a typographical one and readers are asked to take notice.
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Merald
P.T. A
Coos County to Establish Permanent Farm Planning Program
At a Coquille meeting the Coos County Agricultural Planning Council created a permanent farm conservation program with countywide farm leaders and a new rural youth sub committee. The group enlarged sub committees and added leaders from dairy livestock and Pomona Grange lines as well as the 4 H leaders and Smith-Hughes instructors to oversee rural youth activities. Charles W. Smith highlighted Oregon agriculture changes over 25 years and population growth impacting farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Coos County
Forest Land Classification Committee
Farm Home and
County Home Economics
Pomona Grange
County Dairy Men's Association
Southwestern Oregon Dairy Herd Improvement Association
County Livestock Association
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Pomona Grange Agricultural Committee
Grange Agricultural Committee
Southwestern
Oregon Cranbery Club
Smith-Hughes
Wim EL Detlefsen
Everett Messerle
Jalmer Alto
Leland Peterson
Sam Dement
John Carl
Henry George
Ted Kirsch
Thers
Arthur Nelson
4-H Leaders’ Association
Alex Muskey
Coos County Leads Dairy Products Manufacturing In Oregon
At a Coquille Saturday meeting Dr G H Wilster of Oregon State Agricultural College judged exhibits and spoke on Coos County progress in dairy products. He praised bottled milk improvements and noted Coos is the only Oregon section where commercial samples of all five are collected and properly graded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G H Wilster
Oregon State Agrcultural College
Coquille
Wilster
Coos County
Oregon
Arn Melby Becomes Father After November Baby
Arnold Melby junior high music supervisor has a baby daughter born November 27. The event moves him into the celebrated daddy column, a real life milestone for the popular staff member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Melby
Mast Hospital
Methodist Youth Rally in Coos Bay Scheduled
The Methodist Youth of Coos County will hold a rally at the Coos Bay Methodist Church this Sunday. Events run from 2:30 p m with attendees from Reedsport North Bend Coquille Coos Bay and Myrtle Point joining local youth from the Coos Bay church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Coos County
Methodist Churches
Coos Bay
Methodist Church of
Reedeport
North Bend
Coquille
Coes Bay
Myrtle Point
Methodist Church
Spencer Edgeman Elected Noble Grand Of Local Odd Fellows
Spencer Edgeman was elected Noble Grand of the Myrtle Point Local I O O F lodge at the November 24 meeting. Ellis Lewis was named vice grand C P Moore secretary and A J Jones treasurer. rest of officers to be appointed. Refreshments followed. On December 3 Myrtle Point Odd Fellows visit Coquille lodge for first degree by Coquille degree team. candidates John Koch and August Walling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Edgeman
Noble Grand
Ellis Lewis
C. P. Moore
A. J. Jones
Myrtle Point Oddfellows
Coquille Lodge
Local Insurance Men Offer Night School For Careers
Insurance professionals announce a night school with a 10 dollar fee offering 32 hours of study across sessions on December 8 January 12 26 February 9 23 and April 13. Myrtle Point instructors Billingsley Huggins and Decording will teach Inland Marine Fire Insurance and The Agency and Its Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocording
Myrtle Point
Billingsley-Huggins Insurance Agency
B. Billingsley
Chet Huggins
Billingsley
Huggins
Decording
Coquille
Truman Win Stolen Claim of N H Editor
A Coos Bay Times dispatch reports New Hampshire editor William Loeb claims a ballot recount in Ohio Illinois and California would show corrupt bosses of big city democratic machines stole the electoral votes for Mr Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
William Loeb
New Hampshire
Ohio
Ilinois
California
Truman
Lions Shinlined Derby Prize Details Announced
The Herald lists prizes for the Lions Derby event ending January 8 with $650.00 in awards. Co area includes Perkins' Drug Store and Casting Red valued at $5.96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Ith
Perkins’ Drug Store
Ioon
Schroeder and Sons Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Henry A Schroeder and Sons, furniture dealers in Mywtle Point, mark their thirty year anniversary during December. The firm began with Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder and now employs about fifteen people, with stores in Powers Gold Beach and Empire. Henry Schroeder has served on the state board of directors and was elected president for a years term, recognized as a pioneer Oregon furniture dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Schroeder
Oregon
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Lans Leneve
Greanna
Mary Lee Bushnell
Superiere Cheese Company
Mystic
G. H. Wikster
OBC
Benqueix
High Seorer
Arn
Melby
O.F. Lodge
N. H
Henry A.schroeder & Sons
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