Early 1944 New Year social and coast events noted
The column recalls a 1944 New Year masquerade at HW White Hewee with Edith Thom winning the ladies’ prize and EK. C. Roberta the gentlemen’s. It mentions the Steamship Elizabeth sailing from San Francisco, Gov. Oswald West’s Coos Bay mission, and New Year notes about local finances, a Clark County pennant for the Port Orford Carnival, and a Myrtle Club party. It also covers 1924 political moves, local snow, power-line damage near Powers, coyotes killed by A. C. Hooton, and a visit from George E. Pearce of Moose Jaw, noting climate differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore ‘Roncevelt
White Hewee
Mise Edith Thom
C. Roberta
Elizabeth
Capaja Jensen
San Francisco
Coquille River
Harbor
Coolidge
South Dakota
Finkee
C. A. Archibald
Mountain States Power Company
Powers
A. C. Hooton
Bridge
George E. Pearce
Moose ‘Jaw
Alberta
Canada
L. H. Pearce
New Myrtle Point Bakery to Open in Fearnley Building
A new bakery will open next Monday in the Fearnley building Myrtle Point. C P Bren eae, formerly baker in Seaside, is named proprietor. Merle J Hartson, longtime Coquille furniture dealer, died Thursday from a self inflicted gunshot amid financial strain. Brewier Valley residents plan an informal dance with Sitkum Camp Orchestra. Cops County beauty operators host a dinner at Hamma Cafe tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Fearnley
C P Breneae
Seaside
Merle J Hartson
Coquille
Gould Furniture Co
Brewier Valley
the Cops
Ounty
Hamma Cafe
Methodist church services and activities listing
Sunday school at 10 o clock with Healing Human Ills as the lesson title. Morning worship at 11 with The Divine Architect as the sermon theme. Bible forum at 7 30 pm on Double Portion of Spirit. Assembly of God Piney pastor with 10 am Sunday worship and Christ Ambassadors at 6 30 pm and 7 30 pm services. Bible study Wednesday 7 30 with prayer Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist C
Pryor
Pester
Divine Architect
Bible Forum
Assembly OF God C. HL
Church Notices and Worship Schedule Listings
A local church notices page lists services for multiple denominations. The Srethriin Church holds 11 a m worship with evening services, prayer meetings, and weekly gatherings. Presbyterian and Lutheran services are noted along with St Mark’s Episcopal and St Ann’s Catholic Mass schedules in Myrtle Point and Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mark's
Robert Greene
Holy Communion
Ann’s Catholic
D. J. Kelly
Myrtle Point
Masa
Coquille
Obituary notices for Jennings and Hurrel families published
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Maude Jennings were held at Remote with burial in the Jennings and Fetter cemetery. She died at Milwaukee last week. survivors include son Lawrence Jennings and sister in Powera. Isabel Hurrel died at 145 Drain St after an illness. born Peoria 1900, aged 43. Survivors include husband Clarence Hurrel and several siblings. Services were conducted by Chas. G Brown with interment at Coquille’s 10 O F cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M. Jennings
Remote
Sarah Maude Jennings
Milwaukee
E. Oakes
Bridge
Jennings and Fetter
Jennings
L. B. Fetter
Lawrence Jennings
John .Imye
Powera
Isabell Hurrel
Isabel Hurrel
Drain St
Peoria
Ill
Hurrel
Oregon
Roseburg
Dora
Coquille
Clarence E. Hurrel
Freddie Wince
Eddie Wince
Minne Rommack
Amy Hornsby
Mary Wince
Fairbury
Katy van Winkle
Forest
Susie Roderick
Myrtle Point
Ore
Gano Funeral Home
G Brown
Coquille Valley
Gilroy fiancés visit as Gage returns on furlough
Pfe Don Gage, stationed at Gilroy California, arrives home on a 15 day furlough with fiance Miss Edith Bozzo of Gilroy. Mrs Sam Booker recently returns from Camp Roberts California to visit. LJ Gage and Virginia Booher among locals hosting and visiting relatives in Leaburg and Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H. Rigsby
Bridge
Don Gage
Gilroy
Calif
Edith Bozzo
Sam _ Booker
Camp Roberts
Cal
LJ Gage
Myrtle Point
Virginia Booher
Leaburg
Ore
Jennings Perry
Oregon
Subsidy Offered Cattle Killers
Information from official sources via the agricultural extension service at Oregon State College describes a price stabilization program with price supports and price ceilings. Subsidy payments hinge on slaughterers paying average prices within the grade based ranges for each geographic zone, with full subsidy for compliant pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Extension Service
Oregon State College
80 conveyor bend weight authorization for non-processing slaughterers
A regulatory note indicates that 80 conveyor bend red live weight is authorized to certain non-processing slaughterers. The document references specific conditions for who may handle these weights and under what oversight.
Farmers oppose subsidies and call for fair prices in debate
The document quotes Petersen and farmers arguing that federal subsidies inflate costs and undermine price fairness. They warn subsidies lessen production incentives and keep farmers under government control while wage earners receive protection. A Western agriculture bloc backs price control while supporting fair prices and modest adjustments. The Myrtle Point sixth graders form a Victory Club to aid service families, offering lawn mowing, errands, and child care Saturdays at phone 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Ing
Petersen
Ita
Peterson
Myrtle Point
Greyhound's wartime role and new methods aid military transport
The article highlights Greyhound's critical service to military training centers camps and bases as wartime demands rose. It notes new maintenance methods hiring of women as drivers and mechanics and calls for public cooperation, praising Greyhound as a transportation miracle in public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sot Mtros
Greyhound
Ackerman
Psalta
Feed supply gaps threaten dairy and poultry output
Oregon officials warn unbalanced feed stocks limit meat dairy and poultry production. Director E L Peterson cites homegrown grains selling straight and lack of oil meals and corn, with hogs and cattle numbers falling as government promises of ample supplies falter and uncertainty surrounds 1944 targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Peterson
State Department of Agriculture
Oregon
Delere
Peterson
Coos County Revenue From State Funds Examined
A state grant report shows Coos County received about 63,438 dollars from state funds split across July and December with further additions possible as annual revenues are tallied. Historical figures indicate 1939 to 1942 receipts ranging from roughly 46 thousand to 81 thousand dollars and a 1941 peak of 12 812 motor vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Ae Sete Sovaen
Stauff
Cocoa County
Coos
Multnomah
Marion
Lane
Clackamas
Klamath
Jackson
Washington
Linn
Umatillo
Yamhill
Douglas
Clatsop
Benton
Appleton Family Guests For Christmas In Bridge
From Dellwood Mr and Mrs Delos Appleton and two small daughters Dorothy and Marie visited Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Delos Appletons parents Mr and Mrs Jim Appleton of Bridge. The two girls spent the week with their grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dellwood
Delos Appleton
Dorothy
Marie
Jim Appleon
Bridge
Soldiers and relatives share New Year events and promotions
The community notes several personal milestones. Firat 14 MeYard BR Dayton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dayton, was promoted from second lieutenant at a fighter station in England. Mrs. S. Reed received word that her mother died January 4 in Olympia, Washington. Cpl Phillip Reed and his wife visited home for Christmas from McClellan Field California. Cpl Robert King arrived home January 2 on a 16 day furlough from Camp Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
Menard BR. Dayton
Herbert RB. Dayton
England
Paseoe
Reed
Elford Michall
Olympia
Wash
Phillip Reed
McClellan Field
Sacramento
Calif
Cpl
Robert King
Camp Young
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Ee. de
Jens Dents
Thrift
Franklin
Mation
E Ae
Oswald West
Coos Bay
F. B. Tichenor
Seattle
Port Orford Agate
Myrtle Club
Nash
Church OF the Srethriin
Marion M. Stern
Ee Aties
Presbyterian
Couden of
Lutheran Church
G. W. Mathiasen
Wm. Gurney
Calvary Lutheran Church of
Marshfield
E. C. Barker
A. H. Bonde
J. D. Carl
Arey
Jack
Fender Shop
General Automotive Repairing
Jack Ellis
Prop
N. Standard & Union
River Rd
I Point
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
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