Dement Life Chronicle Highlights Oregon Pioneer Years
Russell Cooke Dement dies at 87 after a long Oregon life. Born in Monroe County Ohio, he homesteaded in Coos County and built a cattle ranch. Survived by seven children in Oregon and a step sister, funeral at Myrtle Point with services at Norway cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ
Clemen
Mre
Franice Braden
Hubbard
Russell Cooke Dement
Hysttsville
Duckcreek
Monroe County
Ohio
Oregon
Dnemont Creek
Scater
Nenent
Fairview
Lucy Ann Norris
Thomas C Norris
Coos Bay
Dement
Norway
J Mo
Ne“losker
Bandon
George Tonping
Emily
Oteats High Okeel
Hubbverd
Herald
Nellie Feermiey
Aurora
Bualoe Braden
Ray
Ellie
Lester
Pana
Myrtle
William Taylor Dement
Myrtle Point
Washington Clay Dement
Myrtle Creek
Douglas County
Carolyn Bird Moomaw
Schroeder
Popular Couple Wed Thursday in North Bend
Vernon Davis and Thelma Lewis tied the knot at a North Bend Methodist venue with Rev Harry E Rarey officiating on Thursday August 8 1983. Attendants were Mrs Clifford Lewis and the bride’s brother and sister in law. Mrs Davis formerly of Champaign and Mr Davis formerly of North Bend have relocated to North Bend area apartments as they begin their married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Davis
Thelma Lewis
Harry E Rarey
North Bend
Clifford Lewis
Davis
Champaign
Til
Jack and Out
Eideigh
Scouts to Celebrate Winter Camp at Odell Lake Summit Lodge
Local Boy Scouts announce the sixth annual winter camp at Summit Lodge Odell Lake California with elevation 4788 feet. Program features winter sports including cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Transportation by Southern Pacific special leaves Eugene December 20 at 12 noon returns December 24 at 4 15 pm. Lodging meals and transport priced at 3.83 dollars. H B Salles scout executive of Willamette Council leads activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Summit Lodge
Odell Lake Cascado Summit
Southern Pacific
Salles
Wallamot
Cowncil
Fair Awards Noted At Myrtle Point Exhibition
District fair honors awarded for textiles and crafts. Myrtle Point entries led in cotton and silk fabrics, pillows, quilts, crochet and hooked rugs, hand tied comforts, purses, handkerchiefs, embroidered pieces, landscapes, crayon works, photography, and a large display of Crayon and ink pieces. Notable winners include Mrs. Floyd Summers, Mrs. D C Haworth, Mrs. Walter Laird, Mrs. John Guthardt, and Mrs. M Golden among numerous participants across Bandon Coquille Marshfield and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Barger
Ayrtle Point
Frank Willerd
Myrtle Point
Lucinds Morgan
Bandon
W D Barger
M Point
Eva Hermann
Beaden
W OH Taylor
L. W Simmons
Marshfield
Mary Barker
JW Bever
Myrtle Pott
G. D. Potter
Coquille
Mile Miller
Arago
John Guthardt
Norway
H. Freeman
Mary Myrtle Point
Grace Rackieff
Walter Laird
W R. Northup
John Gwthardt
John Feisher
Nellie Dale Sneed
Eastside
W R Northup
Ethel Kranick
Kodak
R. W . Schaad
R W Schaad
R. W Schaad
R W Schead
M Golden
Myrtle
City Council Approves Water Works Contract Sale of City Realty
At the city hall meeting Mayor Ralph Kring presided with Council members E C Bagkeas T G Bumeriin Dave McNair and Henry Hermann present. The council tied the contract for completing the water works project to the supply of graveleous material and cement. The session also included a plan to offer portions of city-owned realty for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kring
E. C. Bagkeas
Bumeriin
Dave McNair
Henry Hermann Wer
Graveb
Curbon
Auto Hits Pole Breaching Telegraph Line at Gaylord Ranch
An automobile veered over a 10 ft grade at the R T Carman ranch in Gaylord Wednesday afternoon, breaking a telephone pole in two and tearing through barbed wire. Service was briefly interrupted until Myrtle Point crews replaced the pole and restored lines. The driver’s identity was not learned. a similar incident occurred about a year ago with a county truck.
Missing Ian Clues Grow In Disappearance Case
Disappearance of Ian Dane from a city hotel near two months raises questions as details suggest a trustee shortfall of about $6000. Affected by alleged misconduct, investigators pursue charges while timelines and local witnesses are examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marr Dane
Sitners
Dano
Myrtle Creek Bridge Rebuild Delays Local Access
Bangroft residents faced Thanksgiving lockdown as Myrtle Creek bridge undergoes extensive repairs. Crews began piling for a new structure on the river crossing, with gravel road access planned once completion allows, linking Battle Mountain area. Materials arrival and ongoing work report progress toward reopening the section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangroft
Myrtle Creek
Iiden
Battle Mountain
Estates Probate Roundup From Local County Court
The week saw multiple probate actions including the estates of F B Drawd, Harald Bilsir, Vern Elbert Noland, and John D Goss. Executrixes and heirs are named. realty values range from 500 to 31,500 with personal property listed in several cases. Local officials Smith Kaufman and others oversee administration in Santa Ana Marshfield and Salem.
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Lwts
F. B
Moudo
Sonal
Harald Bilsir
California
Croft
North Berd
C. F. Méybtbe
Mas’Lenore
Morghfield
Marck
R T Kaufmen
Marales Os Coes
Tora
John D. Goss
Salem L
Mrz
Heth H Goss
Marshfield
Aise
Air Wilson Kaufman
Clau Nisary
John Mullen
Barbara, Goss
Tax levies for this county section outlined in 1921 data
The article lists combined levies for Coos county cities and districts, noting Lakeside has the lowest and North Bend the highest levy. It covers ports, school districts from Myrtle Point to Coquille and remote districts, with totals for county and state levies and various local districts.
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Lakeside
Coos County
Myrtle Point
North Ben
Coquille
Fife
Bandon
Coos
Coquilly
Meeway
Sonool
Ermkl
Mesde
Arepo
Pleasant Point
MeKinsey
Gravestord
Ditrict
Powers
D-And Powers Water District
Dord
Bald Hill
Lovy
Catching Creek
Orway
Roy
Arago
Gayford
Brewstgy Vally Z Mills
Bancroft
Valley View
Myrtle ~Point-Coquille Highway
Eden Valley
Istriat Nsf
Upr Catchigg Creek
Pleasant Hill
North Fork
Broadbent
E& Hill
Riverton
Scout Sponsors To Meet December 13
Scout sponsors in the Curry district plan a December 13 meeting at Humes Cafe with a 6 o'clock dinner and an 8 o'clock Court of Honor. HH B Sallee, district scout executive from Kudgéns, will attend. the Chamber of Commerce and all parents are urged to participate.
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Curry
Pridhy
Humes Cafe
Court of Honor
HH. B. Sallee
Kudgéns
Chamber of Commerce
Formal Twenty Guests Attend Junior Woeate Club Event
A large gathering at Mrs. Dodge home in Dodge County featured twenty visitors and members of the Junior Woeate Club. Mrs Eugene Laird chaired the informal meeting with her committee while Mrs Frank Schroder chaired the refreshments. Betty Swinford, Edgar Mickard, and Mrs. Edward Evans won bets in the beet contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Vadow
Eugene Laird
Betty
Edgar Mickard
Ard Evans
Ftan Schroder
Aulden Warner
Stanford
Tremes
Flentys Pe ‘Eins
Harold Whitsett
Ward Evans
Christer
W Cith
Ford Worsham
H G_ Lestherman
Mere Ernett Pedrson
Norman Horties
Aust N
Raleigh Greene
Euge Laird
Bartun
Hollister
Powers
Autte
Edgar Rickard
Bre
Kenne
Erdes Gr
Marriage Licenses Issued in Local District
The paper notes several marriage licenses issued. Howard Lee and Estter, tied by Rev W Raymord at death church. Loren Pretre Finch and Olne Lantauwa married at BH Smith residence. Wm D McBer and Dorothy Smith Mirshfield issued license to wed at Riv Wo Raymua Ww church. Lawrence Hatcher and Esther Soa tat, and John Henry Mowmen and Ages Davison, both of Pendon, issued licenses to wed Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lee
Estter
Raymord
Loren Pretre Finch
Olne Lantauwa Baer
Smith
Koertsan Satagay
D McBer
Dorothy Smit Mirshfield
Féward E Dorsch
North Berd
Alia A Russell
Maronfreic
Myrtle Grange Plans Christmas Program and Jubilee
Myrtle Grange met Tuesday evening with Master Frank Southmayd. Mrs Roy Robison outlined plans for the annual Christmas program on December 17. The grange jubilee will be held Saturday in Quilite with the fifth degree, and the county installation will occur soon in Myrtle Print. Southmayd and others reported on the national convention in Greensboro California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Grange
Frank Southmayd
the Dale
Roy Robison
Grange
Co Quilte
Myrtit
Southmayd
Gereento
Calif
Walter Laird
Civic Welfare Survey Planned For December 12
The Junior Woman's Club will host a civic welfare survey at Myrtle Point City Hall on December 12. A chamber of commerce representative will speak, and leaders from civic, fraternal, and philanthropic groups will share their activities and plans. Mrs. Edgar Rickard asks delegations to inform her who will attend. The public is invited.
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Myrtle Point
Junior Woman's Club
City Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Wll
Edgar Rickard
County Arrests W H Lawrence on Disorderly Charge
W H Lawrence, 64, was arrested November 8 at the bay on a drum and disorderly charge. He was sentenced to 1 days which he is serving. Ralph Thomas, 29, taken into Thanksgiving Day for invest, was adjudged insane this weekend and sent to the state hospital Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lawrence
Ralph Thomas
Invest
State Hospital
Librarian Named in TM Library Board Meeting
In regular TM library board session, an appointment was announced naming a librarian to a key post. The board discussed policy updates and approved routine expenditures.
Primary Council To Meet Saturday At Mee Faint Grade
The Primary Council meeting will be at Mee Faint Grade school on Saturday December 7 from 10 to 2. The program includes a business session led by President Genevieve Crowley and health demonstrations by teachers. County health officials Mrs Peasle K Smith and Mrs Elrod will discuss first aid and health matters.
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Mee
18 &M
Genevieve Crowley
Peasle K Smith
Coos County Health Association
Elrod
Childrens Rheeth
Cora Mackey
The
Sky School
Draper Leads Yeomen in Eugene Track Meet
Mr and Mrs J W Draper of Foil Street guided the Yeomen to victory at the University of Cresot meet in Eugene. Draper, a standout athlete and former MP, set a new county track record as 1616 athletes from 10 schools competed and 37 finished the race.
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Eugene
Myrtle Pertstamore
University of Cresot
St Vas
Sona
Turkey Draper
Draper
Foie
Reet
Cary
Beyog Udent
Myiv Cr ' Rchool
Townsendies Club Holds Weekly Meeting at Townsend Hall
The Myrtle Point Townsend club met Sunday December 1 with Vice President A A Schriefer in charge. Rev E W Buckner led prayers and a large program featured musical numbers and an address by Delegate H Clarke on the national convention. New members Mr and Mrs E M Hardman and others joined. meeting closed with the Townsend pledge.
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Myrtle Point Townsend
Townsend Hall
A A Schriefer
W W Baynes
H Clarke
E W Buckner
Delen Gill
Luella Allen
Madge Nelson
Lela June MacDonald
Zella Mae Moon
O’ Clarke
H_ Bender
Herman Nelson
Vashon Yall
Lulu Nichols
National Headquarters
Clarke
Wunder
W Tilghman
Coquille Townsend Club
Bill Harris
Los Angeles
United States
E M Hardman
Bancroft
R A Puett
Bridge
R A Stee
Myrtle Point
Townsend
Schriefer
Myrtle Camp RNA Elect Officers Plan Card Party
Myrtle Camp RNA met for annual officer elections naming Oracle Mrs Bernice Houghton vice oracle Mrs Blanche Felshac recorder Mrs Gladys Evans receiver and others. The season’s first card party is set for next Thursday night December 12 with Mrs Francis Floyd Mrs A R Davenport Mr Louis Miller and Mrs B A Snyder in charge.
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Myrtle Camp
RNA
Oracle
Bernice Houghton
Blanche Felsh
Francis Floyd
A. R. Davenport
Louis Miller
B. A. Snyder
Patriotism Urged to Sing Star Spangled Banner in Schools
An organization urges that ill schols sing the Star Spangled Banner in standardized revision and that jury salute and pledge to the flag each day. During times of peace schools are apt to this as the curriculum is crowded.
Church offering sent to Oregon farm home
An offering taken at the Thanksgiving service in the Church of the Brethren totaled 18.42 dollars and was sent to the Children Farm Home at Corvallis for the Oregon W T U project.
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Npon
Church of the Brethren
Corvallis
Oregon
Langlois Pension Club Dance Planned at Langlois High Gym
Langlois Pension Club holds a benefit dance this Saturday Dec 14 at Langlois High School gym. Langlois Townsend club sponsors with nominal admission. ladies admitted free. A good orchestra will play and everyone is invited.
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Langlois Townsend Club
Langlois High School
Broadbent Youth At University Honors Mention
Broadbent Newhouse, a first year law student at the University of Oregon, was awarded the Phi Beta Kappa book award for top grades in his sophomore year. He is a Theta Chi member and the son of Mr and Mrs F C Newhouse, a Myrtle Point High School graduate. Other fall term honorees include Ann Reed Burns, William Hall, Mary McCracken of Portland, Marjorie Sumpter of Forest Grove, and Charles Reed of Hood River.
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University of Oe Thenegerasy
America
Ann-Reed Burns
William O. Hall
Mary L. McCracken
Portland
Marjorie Sumpter Forest Grove
Charles A Reed
Hood River
Theta Chi Newhouse
Phi Beta Kappa
Theta Chi Fraternity
F.C. Newhouse
Myrtle Point
University of Oregon
Complaints Filed in Local Law Suits and Divorces
Bertha E versus Chas L Grant alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and nonpayment of support since 1831 with $75 attorney and $90 costs sought. Martin versus Arta Lasker seeks divorce after Feb 14 1834 marriage. separation since 1834. spouse accused of bringing another man home. Federal Land Bank versus Guarantee Trust Company as to a $3,500 mortgage with foreclosure requests on multiple parcels. additional security from Myrtle Point National Farm Association pledged stock valued at $123. judgment sought of $2,511.94 plus interest, $175 attorney fees and costs. A. W and Sarah Carman and others sue to collect on the mortgage dated July 90 1917. foreclose on described tracts near Koontz and Catching creeks. seeks application of stock value to loan and a total judgment of $2,511.94 with interest. Joe Myers versus State Industrial Accident Commission notes a technical answer filed this week.
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Bertha E
Chas L. Grant
Chillicathe
Martin
Arta Lasker
North Bend
Federal Land Bank
Guaranty Trust Company
A. W
Sarah Carman
T O
Myrtle Bestul
Carmans
Koontz
Catching
Wolff
J. L
Rosa Knight
E. N. Smith
Myrtle Point National Farm Association
Joe Myers
State Industrial Accident Commission
Christmas Chorus to Sing at Methodist Church Service
Christmas hymn service at the Methodist Church on Sunday features a chorus performance. Choir members rehearse the special program titled "Aimed to Nihond," inviting community attendance.
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al Whe
Windmill Themed Grade School Presentation
A grade school show features junior high age performers in Dutch costumes with a windmill theme. Municipal cast includes Robert Greenlee, Dean iensing, Phyllis Belloni, Betty Roe, Irene Reight, and Jimmy Meal. The first chorus showcases Lene na Jeanns Summers, Sara der, Betty Jean Davis, Carol Margaret Davis, Bonnie Jean Billings, Juliene Freeman, Cocone Kel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seleas High School
Wocking Beck
Robert Greenlee
Dean Iensing
Phyllis Belloni
Betty Roe
Iren Reight
Vases
Iner
Jimmy Meal
Yao
Lenena Jeanns Summers
Y' Sarader
Betty Jean Davis
Carol ‘ Margaret Davis
Bonnie Jean Billings
Juliene Freeman
Cocone Kel
Shows Increase at abaideen in Noveesa tassie
Fragmentary note reports an increase at abaideen in Noveesa tassie with unclear figures. It mentions a decrease in the last year and refers to a census dated October 25, but details are garbled.
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Abaideen
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Tristmas
Lars-Odmul
Bey Theoute
Wallamet Council
Lane
Lincoln
Benton
Dougies
Enew
Odell Lake
Fair Awards
Floyd Ammers
Capworth
Tyre Point
Floyd Summers
Myrtle Poir
D.C
Ian
Grow
Scout
Townsendies
Myrtle Camp Rna
Langlois Pension Club
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