Fisherman Delivers 36 Inch Steelhead Tale from Fairield Office
In Fairfield county a fisherman returned Saturday afternoon with a 36 inch steelhead weighing 17 pounds. The tale includes quirky notes about a mollusk, scales in a bathroom, and a humorous newspaper office record. Dot Bargelt promotes salmon recipes at a regional conference, sharing ideas like salmon ala mode.
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H L. Bargett
Fierald
Wear
Bal Roberts
Herald
Middle York
Coqu
Biebdt
Dot Bargelt
Coos County Agricultural Outlook Conference Planned
Coos county plans an Agricultural Outlook Conference in Coquillo on Friday January HM at 108 m. under five local committees. George H Jenkins says the event will bring committee members and other agricultural groups to review past recommendations in light of world conditions and National Preparedness. The meeting will discuss adjustments in county farming home and relief and the role of rural people in defense. Wm L Teputsch notes the plan to share information on market outlets and world conditions. The meeting place will be announced and a noon luncheon is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Coquillo
George H Jenkins
Eatenan Service
Wm L Teputsch
Flying Club May Be Formed In Coquille Valley
Public meeting set for Sunday January 1 at 7 30 p m in Coquille Union hall to explain flying club setup Denton Clark North Bend instructor to speak Coos Bay club officers to attend Civian Pilots Training corps details and class plans at North Bend field. Dr Clarence Preston Gilette dies in Fort Collins brother of Mrs Emma Bond visiting there since November to return home in Myrtle Point
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Coquille Valley
Coquille Union
Denton Clark
North Bend
Coos Bay
Pasces
Clarence Preston Gillette
Emma Bond
Fort Collins
Colo
Point resident Hugh Mitchelmore honored by Presbyterian church
Hugh T. Mitchelmore, resident of Point for three years with service in this city and Bandon, is recognized by the Presbyterian church for his long association and contributions to local religious life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh T. Mitchelmore
Paswe
The
Presbyterian Church
Point
Ety
Bandon
Reer Ase
Tha
Lions Ladies Night Of Fun At Myrtle Point Country Club
Myrtle Point Lions club hosts their annual ladies night next Wednesday from seven. Dinner and dance invite members and guests with the Pep Cats dance band providing music led by Bill Grogan. Austin Dodge Eltenschroede and CJ Morgan plan the event for a jovial evening showcasing personalities and year events.
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Myrtle Point Lions Club
Austin Dodge
Grogan
Marsh
Health Nurse urges TB skin tests and dental care in Myrtle Point
County health data from 1940 show 242 examined children with 75.6 percent needing fillings 38 percent needing extractions and 53.3 percent having seen a dentist. Lola Elrod urged TB skin tests in schools and discussed health measures at the Myrtle Point Junior Woman's Club meeting. Waldemar Gurney was named Myrtle Point Junior Woman's Club Oregon representative for the National Convention in Atlantic City. Refreshments followed the business session at Mrs Howard Whitaker's home.
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Myrtle Point
County Earth Department
Lola C Tlrod
Howard ‘Whitaker
Elrod
Waldemar Gurney
Langlois Narrow Victory Over Thrift Roster Update
Langlois Independent basketball game action on Langlois floor. Sam nosed ahead of Thrift with a score of 48-27. Langlois crew led by six baskets from Langlois. Linn earned honors on the Thrift team with five points. Line-up for the game was not fully listed.
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Langlois Independent Basketball
Sam
Thrift Rocerymen
Langlois
Linn
Thrifts
Inging
Odd Fellows Vet Wednesday Highlights Myrtle Point Lodge
The Myrtle Point lodge Mo 150 held a meeting with initiatory degree conferred on C S Lehman waky Elvin Waterman and Clarence Waterman at Mahetoft. Noble Grand J H MASHittey presided noting two charter members. A birthday treat of sandwiches and coffee was served by Rebekah ladies.
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Myrtle Point
C S Lehmanwaky
Elvin Waterman
Clarence Waterman
Mahetoft
J H Mashittey
Rookard
En Mahaffey
Casey Brewster
Yié A. Carver
E. C Roberts
Kermit Martin
E. O. Carter
Lyman Rac
al E. Baker
James Mat
Tei
Co“ Moore
J L. Jewett
John ¥. Dickson
Noble Grand
J. H Mahaffey
Rebekah
H. Harris
Edwin H. Harrely
O. Carter
Harris Brothers
Edward Bender
California
Oregon
Henry Harris
FE. O. Sepa
Stamps Planned for Relief Aid In Coos County
Surplus Marketing Administration chair Judge J E Norton in Coquille Oregon leads county food trade committee to implement the Food Stamp Plan. Named helpers include Robert A. Classon Everett Hurt James Croxall and Jean Jenkins. Belangie notes $48 492 annual local impact as surplus groceries are purchased locally. Hillstrom welfare reports preparations for January inauguration of the Stamp Plan.
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J E Norton
Coquille
Oregon
Judge Norton
Robert A. Classon
North Bend
Everett Hurt
Marasheld
James Croxall
Bandon
Jean Jenkins
SMA
Louis Belangie
US Department of Agriculture
Belangie
Hilllstrom
Hobby Show Combines Doll Display and Tea in Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point Woman's club hosts a hobby show with a doll display supervised by the Junior Woman's club and a silver tea at city hall on Wednesday January 29. Citizens may sign up to display dolls or hobbies by calling local organizers Mrs Austin Dodge Mrs Harry Dement or Mrs G L McKay. Highlights include a General Grant statue on a tray and Civil War era items from Mrs Howard Whitaker and Mrs Milton Schroeder showing personal family items and an 1831 algebra book cart ridge box and needle-carrier.
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Myrtle Point Woman’s Club
Junior Woman’s Club
City Hall
Austin Dodge
Harry Dement
G L McKay
General Grant
Milton Schroeder
Minister Dr T M White Moves to Myrtle Point Ministry
Rev Dr T M White pastor of the Church of Christ has resided in Myrtle Point for six years. A Johnson Bible College graduate in Tennessee, he began ministry with home missionary work in Central Oregon in 1812 after serving five years in North Bend.
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NM. Whits
T. M. White
Church of Christ
Myrtle Point
Johnson Bible College
Tennessee
White
Oregon
North Bend
Four Myrtle Point Churches Plan Four Week Evangelistic Series
Four Myrtle Point Protestant churches join for a four week Sunday through Friday evangelistic series ending February 16. Each week features a different host church and speaker with nightly programs including special music by pooled church talent.
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Myrtle Point
Church of Christ
Church of the Brethren
The
Methodist
Presbyterian
Hugh T Mitchelmore
T M White
Methodist Church
T J Pryor
F H Barr
Presbyterian Church
Census Shifts in Coos County as 1940 Figures Released
Coos County populations changed with Myrtle Point down 66 to 1296 and Marshfield dipping 28 to 5259. North Bend rose 250 to 4262, Coquille led gains as county seat, while Bandon fell 512 to 1004 after the 1936 fire.
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Copl County
Washington
Marshfield
Myrtle Point
Bandon
Coos County
Coquille
Smith Wood Products Company
North Bend
Empire
Eastside
Lakeside
County Music Meet Planned for Coos County Festival
First steps toward the seventh annual county music festival will be taken on Saturday January 18 as the Coos County Music Festival committee meets in the office of the county school superintendent to select songs. Members include Harold Withnell Powers Thomas Cauthers from Coquille Miss Marjorie Johnson of Myrtle Point Miss Margaret Weaver of Bunker Hill and Mrs Marcella Rawe of Riverton.
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Coos County
Harold Withnell Powers Thomas Cauthers
Coquille
Marjorie Johnson
Myrtle Point
Margaret Weaver Bunker Hill
Marcella Rawe
Riverton
Dairymen To Meet In Coquille Valley Cow Testing Group
The Coquille Valley Cow Testing Association will hold its annual meeting at Woodman hall Coquille on Thursday January 23 at 1030 am. George H Jenkins county agent and association directors arrange the event featuring officer elections and a report on the Oregon Dairymen's meeting focusing on Bangs Disease Control and sales promotion. A state committee will meet in Salem on January 20 to discuss the program and will provide details for a Coos county plan.
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Coquille
Oregon
Salem
Coos County
Peterson
Coos County Fair Dates Set for September 10 to 13
The Oregon Fair association fixed the Coos County Fair dates as September 10 to 13 after a Portland meeting. Wallace Dement L H Pearce and Perry Roper announced the schedule on their return. The Coos County Fair board will meet February 1 to plan the 1941 fair and discuss grounds improvements and a possible mid summer race meet on July 4.
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Coos County
Oregon Fair Association
Portland
Wallace Dement
L. H Pearce
Perry Roper
Coos County Fair
Five U O Honors: Marshfield Students Lead Honor Roll
At the University of Oregon Tugene January 16, 106 students made the full term honor roll with GPA of 3.5 or better. Notables include James Richardson Phyllis Taylor Wallace White, all of Marshfield, and Leonard Farr of Coquille. Farr and Jones Albert Mintle Point White are seniors or juniors majoring in business administration. Richardson hails from Coquille High School, while Miss Taylor and Miss Jones come from Marshfield and University High School Eugene respectively.
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University At Oregon
Tugene
University of Oregon
James Richardson
Phyllis Taylor
Wallace White
Marshfield
Leonard Farr
Coquille
Jones
Mintle Point White
Marshfield Hirstheal
Busness
J F Whit
Delta L Psilon
R Chaardson
Coquille High School
J MM Hichardson Farr
University Bank
YMCA
Chester C Farr
Ss Jones
University High School
Eugene
Arthur R. Jones
School Heads To Have Forum On Democracy At School
Principals from Coos Bay area elementary schools will discuss subjects fit for school curricula and democracy at a forum in Marshfield Junior High library on Wednesday January 22 at 7 30 pm. William Baker of the Coos Bay Times Marshfield J B Bedingfield chairman of Marshfield school board and American Legion Americanization chief Rev W S Burgoyne pastor Marshfield Methodist Church will participate. Harry C May president of the Elementary Principals association and Bert Cox Rural Teachers president will preside.
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Princpals
Coos Courty
Marshfield
William Baker
Coos Bay
Myrtle Point Credit Association to Open Office Next Week
The Myrtle Point Retail Credit association is formed and incorporated under state law. Officers include President Henry A. Schroeder and Secretary Manager N Preston McDonald. The group will report credit, handle investigations, adjustments, and collections, cooperating with the Coos County Businessmen's Association to offer lower prices through safer credit practices.
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Myrtle Point Retail Credit Association
Security Bank
Henry A. Schroeder
Elvin Eads
N Preston McDonald
Stanley Phillips
O. Sempert
L. EK. Faton
Fred Mantz
Fred True
McDonald
Coos County
Retail Credit Association
Townsend club honors Dr Townsend with dinner at Legion hall
Eighty five members and guests gathered at the American Legion hall to celebrate Dr Townsend's birthday. The event featured slide trombone solos by Dale Rice with Mrs Clarke at the piano, readings by Mrs Verla Moore, and songs by the Druliner sisters and Rice. Myrtle Point hosts Coos County Townsend clubs gathering January 19 with a potluck lunch and business session.
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Townsend Club
American Legion Hall
Dr Townsend
O ' Clarke
Dale Rice
Coquille
Clarke
Verla Moore
Blueberry H.A
Druliner Sisters
A. A Schrefer
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Townsend
Rev Pryor Enters Second Year at Myrtle Point Methodist
Rev T J Pryor, veteran preacher with about twenty-five years of experience in Nebraska and Idaho, marks the second year of his ministry at the Myrtle Point Methodist Church after pastoring in Emer Neb, Kendrick Ida, and Albion Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T J. Pryor
Methodist Church
Pryor
Nebraska
Emer
Neb
Kendrick
Ida
Albion
Wash
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce Plans Feb 38 Meeting
Myrtle Point officials announce a 6:30 gathering if 3 present at the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce. The open meeting will discuss an industrial project with local mill operators and employers invited. Directors elected include Jess Clinton John Belloni C J Morgan J Linn Harold Stemmler and Howard Whitaker. A budget was adopted allocating funds for secretary salary education entertainment and other expenses.
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Myrtle Point
Tussiay
Myris
Sreasd
Guns TV
Austin Dodge
Jess Clinton
John Belloni
C. J. Morgan
P. Linn
Harold Stemmler
Howard Whitaker
Dodge
L. H. Pearce
Henry Schroeder
Smith-Hughes
Tre
Country Club Installs New Officers at Dinner
New officers for the country club were installed with Harry Dement and Dutch Clinton named to incoming roles. A nine o’clock dinner followed a seven o’clock reception for thirty members, hosted by Mr and Mrs J L Maloney.
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Presi
Harry Dement
Dutch Clinton
J L Maloney
Myrtle Point Junior High Gym Redecorated for Operetta
In March the Myrtle Point Junior High prepares for Land Of Dreams Come True with new curtains and backdrop. The stage features a maroon curtain with a gold Myrtle Point monogram to darken the room for films. Basketball swing standards appear as local boys lose 30-22 to Riverton but beat Coquille 28-18. Myrtle Point girls defeat Riverton 52-38 and Coquille 46-43. Funds from the Myrtle Point Woman's clubs and doll drives aid milk for local children.
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Marcona Color
Riverton
Coquille
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