Farmers Press Tariffs and Markets at Chamber Meeting
County Agent George Jankins and candidate C Hulet spoke on why home grown products lack ready markets and how tariffs affect farmers. Widespread farm organization was urged and a Coquille meeting on marketing local produce was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commitrces
Hamm
George Jankins
C Hulet
Congress
NJ Jenkins
Reba
Coquille
Jenkins
Hero Atte
Gumerling
Reed
H Hanson
W E Lowellen
Elmer Russell
Myrtle Point
Russell
Bridge Grange Seeks Ideas From Visiting Grangers
At a Bridge Grange meeting on Friday evening 12 officers attended as visitors from Applegate grange in Jackson County shared observations. Talks spurred ideas and criticisms for the local group while other items included discussion of the Umatilla irrigation project and plans for future events and a new degree team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Alma
The
Highway Commission
Beth ‘Ulver
Eugene
Irene Hatfield
Alice Evernden
Culver
Nellie Culver
Jonella Curtiss
Ruth Brown
Home Economics Committee
A O Hooton
Myrtle Point
Special School Election on High School Finances
Voters in Bridge to Vote Bridge February 25 1950s? on March 3 decide on financing for the high school. A local election will determine future funding and budget plans for renovations or improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge, Obe
Howe Wright marriage performed by Ae Idso at church
Thelma Howe and Harvey L. Wright were married by a pastor at the church at three oclock on February 21 in the presence of witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Howe
Harvey L. Wright
Mer Ae
Astor
Legion Post Meeting Debates Abandonment Plans
Amare fean Legion members meet to decide if the post should be abandoned. A meek crowd, with visitors from several places, heard Commander B J Stevens and district commander Gu Applewhite. Delegations from Umpqua Roseburg and Cogue attended as eight members paid dues for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amare Fean Legion
B.J. Stevens
Gu Applewhite
Ashland
J.J. Hills
Roseburg
Chaiman
Umpqua
Hoseburg
Bill Zouol
Uilla
Cogue
Elvin Eads
A. M Ristenzen
Wecky
Bert Pearson
Myrtle Point
Ohn Paulsen
Harry Brownson
Bridge
John Phelps
Gaylord
al Bezonky
Gravelford
Ben Smalley
Arago
Coquille Garden Club Honors Local Member on Washington Birthday
Myrtle Point garden club members visited Coquille Tuesday for their regular meeting. The Coquille club honored Mr Taylor for his service and noted his Washington's Birthday. Refreshments followed the program with attendees from Myrtle Point listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Anne Tripp
Chas Rackleff
Elmer Russell
Helen Russell
Lily Fish
Chas. Adama
Forrest Moo
Henry Knight
Mary Campbell
A M Cooper
Violets Bloom in Bridge Vicinity
Report notes violet blossoms found blooming near Bridge. The short item records a seasonal hint as spring advances and flowers appear in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
Piano Meeting Aims at Chamber of Commerce
At the last executive committee meeting of the chamber of commerce President L. L. Sumerlin invited a committee to discuss placing a piano in the Hamm where the chamber holds its regular meetings. The Lions club and other groups meet there and the committee seeks Mrs. Hammis cooperation to secure the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Sumerkin
Sumerkin
Woman's Club
Oregor Products
Martin Schmidt
Norway
Clarence Schroeder
J. D. Carl
J. L. Burtin
Arago
Reed
Shorty Skull
Twin Oaks
Walter Russell
Coos River
Geo. R. Dickinson
Mr. Stewart
Coquille
Chas. C. Hulet
Albany
Chamber of ‘Meres
L. L
Doane Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
Chase Doane of North Bend visited Myrtle Point on Saturday en route to Powers to meet friends and declare his plan to seek the Republican nomination for county commissioner. His campaign slogan centers on economy in county government. He is described as a young man in his early thirties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Doane
North Bend
Myrtle Point
Powers
Doane
Mr Doane
Parker Birthday Party Marks 67th Celebration
The Mr Parker family hosted a surprise party for Mr Parker on his 67th birthday with games, an impromptu program, and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Forrest Moon and family, Mr and Mrs Ted Johnson and daughter Patty Jean, the Bair family, Rev E V Ostrander, Rev Turner MacDonald, Mr Joe Mas, Mrs I G Bingham, Elmer Russell and his mother Mrs Helen Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mas
I G Bingham
Elmer Russel
Helen Russell
McCune Stanniger Halles Weds in Friendly Woods Ceremony
Edward Donald McCune and Mildred Virginia Stanniger wed Friday evening with minister Turner MacDonald officiating. Orman Williams and Lena Williams served as best man and bridesmaid. The couple plans a Redwoods honeymoon and a home in Coquille, with friends wishing them long, happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halls Creek
Obe
Evenin
Edward Donald McCune
Misa
Mildred Virginia Stanniger
Friendly Woods
Turner MacDonald
Orman Willams
Myrtle Point
Lena Wiliams
Coquille
Mr. Williams
Miss Williams
Miassissippi
Coquille Products Factory
Redwoods
Points
Uille
Thales
Coquille District Faces Financial Strain Amid Warrants Backlog
In County meeting notes district finances show teachers unpaid and warrants unredeemable without revenue. Myrtle Point and Bridge and Powers high schools face peril. Bandon teachers accept warrants at half value with bank collateral. School District No. 41 remains in decent shape and plans next year’s attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Paul L. P. Linn J
J. H. Ba
Bistret No
A. A
F. E
Distriet
Bridge and Powers
Myrtle Point
Woman's Club Plans Special Program At City Hall
The Woman's club schedules a meeting next Monday at 2:30 PM at City Hall with guest visitors from Powers woman's club. Miss Ruth Woodward presents Early American Literature while a burlesque play titled And the William Stull Pursued Her provides comic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
City Hall
Pest
Powers Woman's Club
Plon
Pell Aall Yoo Suderkares
Sarah Hermann
Frank Young
Sarah Haughton
Faye ‘Inn
Jennie Clarke
Eula Neldeigh
E. V. Ostrander
Anna Guerin
E. C. Harker
Jacob Moomaw
Arago
Ruth Woodward
Acties
Willian Stull
Mary
John Handout
Villian
C. Chase
Genevieve Preston
L. la Flamme
Bert Pearson
Faculty Play Tomorrow at Union High School
The faculty at Union High School plans two performances of the play Our Flusher tomorrow afternoon and evening. Admission for adults is 80 cents both times, while students pay 16 cents in the matinee and 25 cents at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School
Woman's Club News and Local Social Roundup
Gaylord area notes show Mrs. Clay Gareutte and family as guests of Jamis Devereaux. Mrs. Duff Sherman shopped in Myrtle Point. 14 members plus five visitors attend the club meeting. 4 H club workers from Broad Bent demonstrated for Etalka school pupils. Funeral for Mrs. Bert Ochkelttree held in Myrtle Point. Etalka pupils performed a program with a Marshfield family moving to Joe Neal's place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Modark
San Jose
Calif
Dusiness
Springfield
Ore
Ray Hainey
Portland
Broadbent
Etalka School
Bert Ochkelttree
Myrtle Point
P. D. Smith
Bill
Marshfield
Pufam'ly
Joe Neal
Weekend Visitors and Local News From Lee
Mr and Mrs George Clinton and Mr and Mrs Mack Gant visited in Roseburg Sunday with Mr and Mrs Art White and son. Bucko is much improved able to sit up. burns healed. Lee residents Jerry Harmon home visitors include Henry Brown William Mast Jack Rohrer. Mary Baker visiting Dan Lewis family. Washingay program enjoyed. teachers led a hike for several children. Old time dance at McKinley well received. Mk Mast visits Harmon. health improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Miss Sanding
Miss Bullock
Maxine Ingram
Maxine Gant
Ardella
Marie Michel
Kenneth
Bo-Peep Anderson
Dorothy Lewis
Doris
Kermit Johnson
4-H Club Potluck and Program at Miss Deyoe’s Home
The 4-H club held a potluck at 12 30 at Miss Priscilla Deyoe home. Ten of twelve members attended. Aileen Osborne Joan Morris and Harriet McKay performed while others shared recitations songs and remarks. Each girl works toward county and state fair prizes as part of national 4-H education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Deyoe
Joan Morris
Aileen Osborne
Harriett McKay
Josephine O
Joan Moris
Phyllis Belloni
Wilma Redell
Edith Hedell
Lorraine Miller
Ellen Carver
Mildred Hunt
Deyoe
United States
Burned Boy Bucko White Recovers at Home
Mr and Mrs Mack Gant and Mr and Mrs G W Clinton visited Rosebarg to see the White family. Bucko White, recently badly burned, has shown wonderful improvement and dined at the table. No skin grafts were needed and full recovery is anticipated.
Large to Retire Sunday School Missionary Retired
A long serving Sunday school missionary who spent his life working with eight Sunday schools in the county visited this week as part of his retirement announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargeaising
Waa
Arago Bulldogs Defeat Bridge Team In Lopsided Victory
Arago Bulldogs extend their win streak by routing Bridge, 31 to 17, as fast, tight defense stifles the visitors. The Bridge squad struggles on offense while Arago receivers Sinko Currie and Milani lead a balanced attack. Milani and Doyle anchor the defense with Grffien and Barklow contributing. The game showcases Arago’s depth and sharp ball movement as fans witness a clear home victory.
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Araco
Washington
Secor
Emer Lawrence Barnett
Lincoln
Jean Ecitation
Violet Dornath
Virginia Barnett
Donald Hollenbeck
Fred Miller
America the Beautiful
Arago Beata
Ars Arago Bulldogs
Asano
Sinko
Currie
Moore
Counter
Milani
Griffen
Cubs
Patrick
Tila Griffen
Barklow
Joor
Sch
L. Milani Delamars
Fide Center
E. Doyle
J. Milani
Curnme
Paull
Edith Woodward
C. C. Robison
Lee Farmers Discuss Dairy Head Diseases
The Farmers' evening school held its tenth Lee session focusing on dairy disease problems. Attendees addressed home preventive measures for milk fever, garge l, warts and breeding diseases and shared simple remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers
Lee School
Lloyd Leatherman
L. P. Trigg
W. V. Schresder
Ray Willson
Warren Willson
Howard Leatherman
Bert Johnson
Henry Hervey
Hugo Michel
M. G. Sumerlin
Kenneth Leatherman
Wesley Harrison
Oscar Johnson
Will Parry
Melvin Michel
Ralph Willson
Clarence Johnson
Bina S Ocheltree Rites Held In Power
Bina S Ocheltree 63 wife of Bert Ocheltree died Sunday in Coquille after four days in hospital. Home was Powers. Services at Schroe die chapel Tuesday with Rev Tier MacDonald officiating. Burial in Myrtle Point cemetery. Survived by husband and eight children Roy Gladys Lester Berlin Huntley Ted Francis Meyers. Three brothers Bill Fred Gilbert Powers Frank Gilbert Myrtle Point. Two sisters Mrs Bill Culbertson Myrtle Point Mrs Glen Grant Gaylord. Mother Mrs Alice Gilbert Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bina S. Ocheltree
Bert Ocheltree
Coquille
Powera
Schroe‘die Chapel
Tier MacDonald
Suedal
Myrtle Point
Roy
Gladys
Lester
Berlin
Huntley
Ted
Francis
Meyers
Bill
Fred Gilbert
Powers
Frank Gilbert
Bill Culbertson
Glen Grant
Gaylord
Alice Gilbert
Lions Club to Host Fundraiser with Hunter as Speaker
The Myrtle Point Lions Club reports a strong turnout last Thursday and expects a larger crowd this Thursday for a fundraiser in aid of a radio purchase for local invalids. Mr. Hunter, who spoke before the chamber of commerce, will headline the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Lions Club
Hunter
Chamber of Commerce
Emery
Debates on Public Utilities Regulation and Corporate Control
The text discusses views on government regulation of privately owned utilities and the need to encourage development while guarding against corporate dominance. It calls for supervision of utilities, tampering with private indebtedness, and urges railroad development to correct biased rates and protect interior industries.
Weather Note Reflects Coldest Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago in this region residents recall an extreme cold spell that stands as one of the coldest on record. Old-timers recount frigid days and nights, with many noting hardships and unusually severe conditions.
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Farmer
Hulet
Elton Schroeder
Public Service Commotion
Telephone
the Light and Power Company
Bridge Grange
Largo
Harold J Laswell
Artin Lett
W J Large
Henry Carver
Jean Smith
Jesus
Zelta Rosenwald
Lafternoon
Previus
Maude
Dorothy
Parker
Yerry Smith
Parent-Teacher Association
R H_ Bryant
Service Shop
Shirley James
Fern Howard
Washingtons
Tree
Basil James
Orville Riconplay
America
Areignera
Agashington
Glenn Shields
Annie Culver
Howe-Wright
Legion
Hany
G M. Parker Host
McCune-Stanniger
Bernita Everhart
Scheel
LEE News
Mack Gant
G. W. Clinton
Rosebarg
Benen
Cla Emir Ner
Eekyol
Lee School Howe
Bina
Ocheltree
Sete
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