This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Obituary and notices from Coos County drownings and heat tips
Elizabeth Finnie McWilliams 76 died January 4 1970 at her Gaylord home. Born Scotland June 12 1893 she moved to Oregon 1923 and belonged to Broadbent Grange 729. Survived by husband James McWilliams sons James Jr and John. Graveside service January 7 at Norway Cemetery. Frederick Jacob Stock 78 died December 30 1960 in Mast Hospital born Marshfield Oregon June 14 1891 lived in Coos County Powers 47 years WWI veteran. Survived by wife Evalyn son Frederick Jr daughter Evalyn C Madewell sister Bethel Norris four grandchildren. Graveside January 2 at 1 p.m. in Powers. Then a feature on heat saving tips from the Oil Heat Institute of Oregon detailing practical steps to improve fuel efficiency in homes. Also a fragmentary local note about Mr and Mrs Clarence Ralph hosting guests including Lt Thomas Ralph stationed at Mineral Wells Texas and referencing their son David.