County Court Sees Surge in Aid Requests and Local Civic News
In a period of rising aid requests, Coquille City votes against auto camps on the highway between the high school and business district. Bandon elects O C Shindler to fill council seat after Dr R E Donahey’s resignation. Lakeside resident Emma Johnston dies at 64 from heart failure while en route to mail a letter. Curry and Coos counties discuss a shared senator and representative under legislative plans. A Bandon court fines Chas Peters 100 dollars for drunk driving and revokes his license for a year. Marshfield lumber figure George Gotiro found guilty of assault on an 18 year old. penalty ranges three to 20 years. J B Bedingfield testified for the state.
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Coquille
Chas. Peters
Bellingham
Wash
North Bend
George Gotiro
Marshfield
J B. Bedingfield
Enalty
Local notes from Coquille and surrounding towns
Mrs. Clara Cook died at 41 at her home in Coquille after illness last week. A Coquille man, Donaldson, lost an eye in a friendly alter. doctors removed the damaged eye. A marriage license was issued in Coquille to R. A. Jeub and Maxine Gentry. The county budget stands at 4 dollars for approval at the December 31 court meeting. Audrey Lee Cowan died in North Bend hospital aged 28. she was born in Grants Pass and survived by husband, son, parents, three sisters and three brothers. The Coquille Chamber of Commerce acts as registration depot for men out of work under the state highway commission. about 60 applications filed, wages to be 3 dollars a day. A charity football game between former North Bend and Marshfield high school stars in Marshfield ended with no score. proceeds to Christman fund. In Port Orford, three basketball games: Port Orford Pirates beat Bandon high school 26 to 8. Bandon beat Port Orford grade school 8 to 4. Myrtle Point Independents defeated Port Orford Independents 12 to 10.
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Coquille
North Bend
Grants Pass
Chamber of Commerce
Couille
State Highway Commission
Marshfield
The
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Port Orford
Port Orford Pirates
Bandon Hit
Bandon School
Port Orford Rade School
Myrtle Point Independents
Orford Independents
Wine maker misdeeds and river drama reported
A Vermont wine maker faced court on liquor charges after an incident with two men who became intoxicated. Frank Thornton in Curry County survived a cave incident near a mountain, planning a return with help. Authorities dragged the Coos River area for a stranger and a ferry delay prompted by a late night arrival. Local Gold Beach fishermen complain of wages and season strain, while sport tourism and river access are discussed as potential boosts.
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Gold Beach
Oregon City
Raat Ik
Pel Wedderburn
Autos Killed 31 In October in Coos County
In Coos county during October the month saw 13 automobile train collisions causing one death and serious injuries. The report notes autos collided with trains and resulted in fatalities and serious harm to at least one person.
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ONAL
Rome
Eales
Coos County
Autores
Diphtheria Antitoxin Cuts Death Rate Says Health Board
The Oregon Health Board says diphtheria antitoxin can fully cure the disease if given early, though delays by parents or doctors hinder outcomes. New reports indicate a substantial drop in diphtheria deaths due to antitoxin use.
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Salem, Obe
Oregon Health Board
Filbert Production Up but Supply Struggles in Oregon
Oregon orchards report a 60 ton shortfall before harvest despite a 00 percent rise in filbert production this year. Demand exceeds supply as buyers seek number one grade nuts and high prices soften. In unrelated notes a church anecdote humorously contrasts who pays for a church carpet versus who wears it out.
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Salem
Northwest
Oregon
Small coins served no practical purpose in Oregon
In Salem Oregon December 22 194? bank Superintendent Schramm said the 2 50 gold coin largely left circulation mostly used at Christmas. Most small coins were returned to reserve banks and the Treasury as the government halted minting last April. Krams said the coin’s small size made it unsuitable for circulation and the government chose not to continue issuing it.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon
Schramm
Treasury
Krans
Fragmentary OCR Teaser Sets Ambiguous Local Notice
Readable fragments hint at overdue payment or public notice actions. The text mentions a location and dates but details are incomplete, offering only a glimpse of a civic filing or auction context without clear names or amounts.
Oregon Oddities and Local Mischief Across Towns
In Medford thieves towed a truck and lifted a full load from Johnson's grocery. Klamath Falls reports the meanest man stealing a displayed charity show ticket. Ashland sees 150 candy canes topple from a wire break, kids receive treats. Astoria notes C A Roman travels to Michigan to recruit 60 families for homes. Forest Grove records Mrs E Parrot losing a prize hog found in hay, fainting. Salem reports Art O'Brien stealing 18 cents, bail set at 1500 dollars. Albany jurors dine at lunch and are locked in a jury room though verdict came earlier. Albany also reports thieves taking 850 pounds of white beans from farmer J A Miller.
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Johnson
St Klamath Falls
Oregon
Ashland
Astoria
C. A. Roman
Michi
Forest Grove
E. Parrot
Salem
Art O’brien
Albany
Linn
J. A. Miller
Salem obituaries and reading program notes in early 20th century union
Salem Oregon entries report W Meyers of Oregon State University involved in a February event linked to a prison library expansion. The note mentions a broader movement to enlarge library resources as part of a state project and mentions Velle of Poe and Pasedens Calif.
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Salem, Obe
W. Meyers
Oregon Stateu
Pasedens
Califa
MACHINE MAKING LABORER SKILLED MAN
Salem Oregon December 28 A U P reports a vocational education director claims machines and training will upgrade ordinary workers into skilled laborers over time. He argues the transition reduces unemployment by creating experts rather than relying on today’s workers as future labor leaders.
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Salem
Ore
Ema
C. D. Adams
Adams
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