Christmas News From Home During World War II Camp Hood
A wartime update from Camp Roberts and other bases details soldiers returning from training at Ardmore and Folag, officers’ training plans, and family visits. Lt Donald A Jones tours leave with his parents in Texas while Sgt Dalbort Steele earns a staff sergeant promotion on the Gold Coast in Africa. Family arrivals include Mr and Mrs A. B. Davenport and relatives from California and New Mexico as Christmas nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Roberts
Calif
Cale
Cindy
Folag Fee
eDr
G. P. rTjaca
General Beker
Martinsville
W. Va
Sam Dement
San Luis Oblepo
Sam
Ellis Dement
Mrs. Dem
Arthur R. Jones St. Jones
Flying Fortress
Hobbs
New Mexico
Air Bnay
Cora Bteele
Dalbort Steele
Gold Coast
Africa
Chriamas
Christmas Dinner Guests and Local Reopenings Highlight Holiday
Local households welcomed family and friends over the holidays including Mr and Mrs R Lee and their son C M Lee in Portland, Mr and Mrs Crickshank and Mr and Mrs McCue from Coquille, and the Jackson Jill Cafe reopening after its Wednesday closure. Visitors travel from Eugene, Bremerton, and San Diego while Misses Alice and Helen Metzgus stay with parents Gus and Mrs Metagus during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
C M Lee
Portland
Crickshank
McCue
Coquille
Jack & Jin
Norwood Browne
Eugene
Tillamook
Vinita
Bremerton
Mra
Mike Bollinger
Wash
Alice
Helen Metzgus
St. Mary's School
Gus Metagus
San Diego
Keith Mintonye
Sarah Kay
Bill Dye
Betty
Forecast of 1945 Economic Trends Across US and Canada
A forecast outlines 1945 expects lower electric output and freight due to curtailed contracts, with US and Canadian activity dipping. War conversion shifts, inventory values, and a 10 percent drop in the Babson indices foretell slower growth. rationing persists, meat prices rise, and peacetime material costs edge up while farm output fluctuates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Fartherme
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Fe Sa Four ee Ok He Fay At Seal Git presents a fragmented readable line likely missing context. The readable portion hints at a cryptic message or transcription issue without clear events or entities to summarize.
Forester Tease Sparks Five-Set Duel
In a tense match at Wes Five, Forester delivers a sharp teaser of tactics. A standout performance pushes the contest toward a decisive finish as players trade feints and pressure.
To Meet at Coquille in February for Livestock Meeting
Officials plan a February meeting in Coquille to prepare a program announced later. The event will use the usual committee basis with each group tackling problems facing western livestock producers at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Bobcat Basketball Team Tours Willamette Valley
The Myrtle Point Bobcats travel on a barnstorming tour through the Willamette Valley funded by local Lions and Boosters clubs. They schedule three games against Cottage Grove Eugene High and Albany before returning Sunday with coach Ray Neugart meeting them at Cottage Grove.
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Bobcat
Willamette Valley
Lions’ Club
Boosters
Bobcats
Coquille
Cacs Bay
Myrtle Point
Roneburg
A Sutphin
Peck Walton
Ben Dement
Perry Roper
Harold Beroni
Clifford Wilson
Arthur Wise
Gene Wells
Theron Morris
Dale Walton
Ed Bargett
Melvin Floyd
Cottage Grove
Ray Neugart
Red Cross Women Active in Coos County Aid Efforts
Local Red Cross women report active sewing for military hospital needs. Sitkum and Broadbent groups supply gowns, sweaters, afghans, bed jackets and pajamas. Pacific area office directs focus on kit bags and comfort items. 200 wash cloths still needed to meet fall quota. Also notes death of Dr J Masson in San Francisco after procedure. family had lived in Eureka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. R. A. Ny
Broadbent
Sitkum
Coos County
Pacific Area
The Herald Press Appeals for Reader Support in 1945
The Herald Press asks subscribers and friends for help in the new year 1945. Management pledges maximum effort to serve readers and hopes cooperative support from its audience to sustain the paper.
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the Herald
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Milk Production Goals Set for 1945 in Oregon Dairies
Oregon AAA officials urge all-out production in 1945 to meet civilian and military dairy needs. Goal calls for 20 extra pounds per cow annually, using improved feed supplies and high protein meals. Government purchases will support cheese butter and milk prices, with price aid possibly extended past March 31, 1945.
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Oregon
R. B .Taylor
State
AAA Committee
AAA
WFA
Christmas Socials and Visits Across Oregon Coast
Mrs C O Bridges of Willamina spent the week with her mother Mrs Cora Bleek. Mr and Mrs Widford Laird visited from Holly, Ore. Mrs David Carey of Powers spent Christmas with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Charles Belshaw. Mrs Mary A Burns and son Robert of Coquille were dinner guests of Mrs Cora Steele. In Coos Bay Mrs Lloyd Eggers Mrs M B Brewer and Mrs Ada Lemon spent Friday on business. Miss Adeline Gurney visiting Seattle students home for Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Wiltam Gurney. Mr and Mrs Harry Dement guests over Christmas at Wesue Bay with sister Mrs J Coca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C O. Bridges
Willamina
Cora Bleek
Holly
Widford Laird
Ore
David Carey
Powers
Charles Belshaw
Mary A. Burns
Robert
Coquille
Cora
Wesue
J. ‘Coca
Bay
Probate and Court Notices From Coos Bay District
The docket lists estates including Rosa A Russell and Florence A Way with heirs and values, guardianship for Roy Siggstedt, and a $400 estate amount. Civil suits include Della Jones vs H L Jones for quiet title, Mary Alberta Root vs Dixie Root for divorce, and Western Mercantile Agency vs W E Marrion for money. Also marriage licenses issued for Clifford Bushey and Marjorie Bothwell, Edith Winteres, and others with local clergy conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carlson
Sophia McLeod
Edith Shinn
Clyde Carlson
Donald McLeod
Jack Mcleod
Bruce McLeod
Ruby Candill
Mary Candill
Laura Wilson
Horace Tier
Tullie Tiller
Fred Tiller
Claude Tiller
Verna Johnson
Bell Herman
Dorothy Cook
Pearl Ownby
Mary Lou Sorensen
Aisle Linton
Clifford Willams
Martha Chard
Marjorie Williams
Lisle Baughman
Florence
Byron W. Way
Ladrne J. Way
Weasley W. Way
Uarda Kesterson
Diarro
W. E. Marrion
Lars P. Peterson
HJ. Collis
Clifford Nelson Bushey
Kent
Wash
Marjorie A. Bothwell
Coos Bay
Howard Hoffat Reported In Naval Action
Telegram received by Mrs. Conale Hoffman of Broadbent reports her son Howard Edmond Hoffat missing after a naval action in the South Pacific. Randall Jacobs had been in active service in the South Pacific for two years or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conale Hoffman
Broadbent
Howard Edmond Mele
South Pacific
Sival Randall Jacobs
Broadbent Girl Wins In National 4 H Safety Contest
Patricia Guerin of Broadbent is named a state winner in the National 4 H Safety Activity contest and will receive a 985 War Bond. The program asks contestants to find 12 farm home or school hazards and write a 300 word story on how they helped prevent accidents. Reports are due at the county office by September 1, 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Seymour
Caps
Patricia Guerin
Broadbent
Bas
Bem
Births and hospital notes from Mast Hospital segment
Birth announcements include Sheila Ann and Saundra Kaye born December 21. Kai Harry born December 20. Paul Bruce born December 24. Gary Fred born December 26. a daughter unnamed yet. mothers include Mrs Walter Lake, Mrs Ole Moody, Mrs Leon Warming, Mrs Paul Duckworth, Mrs Sam Pults, Mrs Charles Curtin. Other patients listed and Red Cross fundraiser $30.26 from Myrtle Point Myrtlewood Shop stand sale proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Thurber
Bandon
Lester Billings
Coquille
Walter Lake
Sheila Ann
Ole Moody
Powers
Saundra Kaye
Leon Warming
Myrtle Point
Kai Harry
Paul Duckworth
Colquille
Paul Bruce
Sam Pults
Charles Curtin
Gary Fred
Anna Penn
Otho Miller
Mra. C. W. Nichols
George Wells
Ludwig Larson
Nora Hainey
W. J. Floyd
Christmas Dinner Guests and Holiday Visits Across Town
Local residents share holiday gatherings with relatives and friends. Mrs. Garah Parrish visits Eugene for a family event. Mr. and Mrs. Schifler Phillips travel from Lakeview to see Phillips's mother. J. L. Denning hosts guests including L. M. Aasen and E. F. Hoffman. Additional visits involve Deepede W. Aasen and the Mentzer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Garah Parrish
Froyd
Coos Bay
Brainess
Schifler Phillips
Lakeview
Phillip
S Barbara Barnett
J. L Denning
L. M. Aasen
E. F. Hoffman
Deepede W. Aasen
M and Honey Mentzer
Soho
Vonna Lee Dunning
F. Nottman
Hoffman Bridge
ind—Arling
Betty
Jiroedber
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Forester
Red Cross
San Francisco
Jack) Masson
Mia Masson
Eureka
the Herald Press
Howard Hoffat
Mengee Ee
Russell Dement
Jack Caughell
Eckley
Red Cross ‘Jenefia
Ucal Chapter
Myrtlewood
J. ‘En. Reper
Ben E. Rains
Edith
Coen Bay
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