Community notes from Coquille and nearby towns
Local item notes include Melon Gill recovering at home, George Dickinson and others on business in Marfield and North Bend, Kenneth Cutler returning from Portland and seeking auto work, Mrs. Bestel Train’s hospital operations and hoped recovery, We Powell opening a gravel pit south of the BP depot, Ma Dowell now in Coquille after Myrtle Point work, sheep guano increasingly used, Perkins Drug Store promotions, W. H. Hindley’s mid winter hardware convention speech and approval, Alex Hartel accompanying him, plus local ads for brick work, rose care advice, selling sheep and goats, Peterson's potato sale at $1.60, and a small classified notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Powell
Th & BP
Ma Dowell Wes
Myrtle Point
Coquille
C. HE. Waling
Portland
Retail Hardware Men of
Oregon
W. H. Hindley
Spokamne
Huling
Alex Hartel
Hillcg
North Bend Social and Health Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Chas Brodrick and daughter Blese visited Tuesday in North Bend. Ethel Sperry, a Junior high student, is very ill with spinal meningitis at Mast and Wilson hospital, showing some signs of improvement after treatment. Local families welcomed guests, observed birthdays, and a store closure was noted as George Lee sold his ready to wear shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Brodrick
Blese
North Bend
George Lee
George
Neal MacDonald
Gale Abbott
California
Ethel Sperry
Mast & Wilson Hospital
Ethel
Lunday
Community Notes and Visits From Myrtle Point
Local residents share weekend visits with relatives in Marshfield and Corvallis, travel to Eugene and Winchester Bay, and updates on health and fisherman notes. Marines recruit Roy Endicott heads to San Diego, while church groups plan a ladies aide gathering and a potluck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Endicott
U S. Marines
Jeff Tues Oy
San Diego
California
Myrtle Point
Wood
Local Memorial for Wylang Wife and Murd? Man
Wyland wife of Mr Wy Lang dies of pneumonia at home in Coos County near Reedsport. Funeral held Tuesday at Gardner. Those from Myrtle Point including Henry Schroeder Elton Schroeder Mrs B Shull Frank Wyland and Ray Winand attended. Parker family from Powers represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylang
Afon
Aude
Wylan
Coos Sunty
Mio
Woy Patel
Harry Schueder
Mra B
Gardner
Myrtle Point
Henry
Schroeder
Elton Schroeder
Shai
Frank Wy
Ray Winand
Powers
Car Wreck Near Powers Amid River Rescue
A car driven by Elford left the highway north of Powers and plunged into the river. The wreckage was recovered the next day. parts were missing before the wrecker arrived. The note mentions a for sale sign and a cash sale at N. 17 Weston Oregon, with details obscured by the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elford
Hayes Ranch
Powers
Auto Park
Weston
Oregon
Health contest ends with dental buttons awarded
The Coquille Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Coos County Health Department, closed a contest between Lincoln and Washington schools to promote regular visits to doctors and dentists. About 500 children were examined, 138 received dental buttons for good teeth, and 112 more were issued at the close. J L Stevens, Chamber president, presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Coquille
Washington
Lincoln
Coos County
County high school activities set for spring events
At a meeting in Coquille Saturday afternoon the school men announced the county schedule. The annual basketball tournament will be in Marshfield March 8, with oratorical and declamatory contests in Bandon April 19. Other events include a Coquille typing contest April 13 and the Myrtle Point track meet to be decided later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceeacevaty
Coquille
Marshfield
Bandon
Myrtle Point
North Bend
Coos River
Coos. River
Arago
Myrle Point
Clarence Vadina
Houston Robison
Orvus Miller
Tusyd Kredenberg
James Mullins
Newhoorhood
Gold Beach
Roosevelt Highway
Myr
Hamette Glee ‘Club
Willamette
Robi Brymer
Idso
Aragoast
Bryme
Myrtle
Hourton Robison
Selfoork
Kirkpatrick
Ife
Reyes
Clarence Mulling
Mullins
Orvis Miller
Fleydenberg
John Barklew
Fair Board Meeting Sets Record for Cops and Curry Fair
The Cops and Curry Fair Association held its first post election meeting at the Coquille hotel with all members present. It was described as a record breaker and signals an early start for this year’s fair. No formal business occurred and plans centered on informal talks about starting preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cops and Curry Fair Association
Coquille Hotel
Holiday Observed as Myrtle Point Banks Close
On Tuesday a local holiday closed the banks along Myrtle Point while fines were displayed on Spruce street and no public program was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Spruce Street
Cream Grading Bill Prompts Support From Oregon Dairy Interests
Salem February 14 The cream grading bill 348 introduced by Representative Mark J Johnson of Gallop County aims to raise dairy quality and boost butter prices. Supporters say higher grade cream will make Oregon dairy products more marketable, benefiting the industry statewide with little opposition in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mark J Johnson
Galsop County
D Johnson
Ymen
Oregon
Lower
Columbia
Alice Fish to play in first water polo game at OSU
Alice Fish of HRive, a freshman in vocational education at Oregon State Agricultural College, will participate in the first water polo game for co eds. The match features two teams of six women with a goalie two backs and three forwards. Four four minute quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State Agricultural College
Ovallis
Alice Fish
Hrive
Junior Play “Come Out of The Kitchen” at High School
Work progresses on the junior play to be staged in the high school auditorium Thursday night February 21. Admission for adults is fifty cents, high school students thirty five, and grade students twenty five. Reserved seats are seventy five cents at Harlocker’s drug store. Myrtle Point band to perform before the show and between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlocker’s Drug Store
Myrtle Point Band
Arago School News Highlights Local Health and Debating Events
Nera George Ward hospitalized after car crash and brain clot suspected. Arago reports include school elections, forthcoming county oratorical and typing contests, and an interdistrict debate with Myrtle Point. Community notes mention Rev Brymer visits, quarantine for chickenpox, and local carpentry work for children.
Also Mentioned on This Page
L.H. Pearce
Melon Gill
Beta
Eid
George Dickinson
Mar
A. C. Chase
Marfield
Kemmeth Cutler
Navy
Bestel Train
Mast '& Wileen Hospital
Ferkins Drug Store
Perkins Drug Store
Dr. C. BR. Bloyd, Coquille
Peterson
Sala, Roberts
Sarah A Coates
L. A. Roberts
Ashland
C. R. Bloyd Coquille
B. F. Handerson
A. W Handerson
Mra . L. Handerson
Bert
Erma Handerson
Sumas
F L. Handerson
Parmers Store
Henry Rosslow
A ID Andrews
Chas Moller
E C Roberts
Karl Kaufman
Ralph Kring
Flentge Perkins
T V Johnson
Issa
Jeunior
Harlocker’s Pharmacy
Wne
L. Weidearaealla
Marantela
J. C. Roberts
Cotblie Bones Pala
Claud" Giles
Marshfeld
N. G. W. Perkins
Henry Schroeder
Lela June McDonald
E. V. Ostrander
Eugene
F. H. Carlson
Rose Ellen
Winchester Bay
Mrs. Carlson
Willis Hoover
Dr . R. Bloyd
Wm. Mulkey
C T. Carlson
Lionel Cox
The
Presbyterian Church
John Lewellen
Corvallis
George Hoffman
Schroeders
Ole Iverson
Idaho
North Fork
Paul Bunch
Mir
George W. Martin
H A Albee
Was River
Albee
Lewe'len
Norway
Lewellen
VAS Cealde WY and
Mertte Pol Wim Get
Consty
Marshfield Archeory
Fair Board
Oregn Vater
Tohneson
Fary
Charieys Robison
Ap County
Hs Sague
Henry A. Schroeder
Oegon
Nera
George Ward
Atching Creek
Arago School News
Bobbette
Mra Burtis
Porvant
Mr Burtis
Floyd Predenberg
Melvin Moore
Falyth Ther
Luther
Middle West
Californa
Luther Meyers
Gregg
Sixes River
Carey
Lampa Mountain
Riverton
W Farrier
Yuatme
Tyinchester
Huling, Lundy & Sons
Winchester
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