Howard Hoffman Lost in Naval Action at Layte
Mrs Constance Hoffman of Broadbent received a military telegram announcing that her son Howard Edmond Hoffman radarman third class U N R was killed in action. The Cooper 2200 ton escort vessel fought at Ormac Leyte and launched at Newport News. He had served about ten months and was born February 18 1922 in Myrtle Point. He is survived by his mother two brothers Wilmot and Delos two sisters Viola and Wanda and his grandparents Mr and Mrs Selden Warner and Mrs Henrietta Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Hoffman
Broadbent
Randall Jacobs
Navy
Navy Department
Howard Edmond Hoffman
U. N R
Howard
Ormac
Leyte
Newport News
Hoffman
Boc
Myrtle Point
Wilmot Hoffman
Corpus Chisti
Texas
Delos E. Hoffman
South Pacific
Viola Barker
Portland
Wanda
Mra Seldon Warner
Broadberg
Mra Henrietta Hoffman
The
Myr
Point High School Class of 1941 Leader in Drama Debate
A note describes a Point High School graduate class of 1941 noted for outstanding drama and debate, Torch Honor Society member, and a Methodist church leader. He was well liked by all who knew him and those associated with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle Point High School
New Farm Repair Classes Start at Union High School
Welding, black smithing, steel lathe work and farm machinery repair training to begin Monday and Tuesday January 22 23 at Union High School Agricultural shop. Instruction by Harrel Wutchinson for Monday Thursday groups and Har ley Parrish for Tuesday Friday groups. Twenty five residents enrolled in prior sessions with wagons trailers tractors and drills discussed as examples. Classes run 730 pm to 1030 pm twice weekly for six weeks and are free to sign up at next week’s meetings.
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Union High School
Ted Kirsch
Harrel Wutchinson
Harley Parrish
Moore Mill
Pruning Project Set by Union High School Boys
Future Farmers of the Union High School will run a pruning and grafting project in January and February. Students will prune trees for a fee of 50 cents to one dollar per tree. Interested residents may call 35-M or visit the Union High School agricultural department for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School
Ted Kireeh
Agricultural Department of the Union High School
Guilty Plea in North Bend Bull Killing Case
Robert James Bryant 25 pleaded guilty in circuit court before Judge Dale King to a charge arising from the killing of a 5 year old white face bull owned by Mia Charlotte Smith on the old Shogren Whit tick operation north of North Bend. Lloyd Edward Williams 18, Naval Force at North Bend, was with Bryant when apprehended. he was released pending civil naval agreement. The bull was valued at 150 paid by Mrs Smith. the men were found with part of the carcass and ordered back to the scene. An examiner for chauffeurs will visit Myrtle Paint next Tuesday January 28 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Secretary of State office in City Hall.
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Robert James Bryant
North Bend
Dale King
Upper North Fork
Mia
Charlotte Smith
Bryant
Lloyd Edward Williams
Myrtle
Secretary of State
City Hall
Educator Dr. James Millar to Speak in Coos County
Dr. James Millar, noted Pacific coast religious education expert, will visit Coos County for four days next week under OSC extension service. He will speak in Myrtle Point on Wednesday January 24 with two addresses at 8:30 a.m. at the high school and a mass meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Methodist church.
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James Millar
Pacific Coast
Coos County
OSC
Millar
Myrtle Point
Juniors Win From Coos Bay In Mount Point Match
The Myrtle Point Junior High defeated Coos Bay Junior High 29 to 17 on the high school floor at 11 a.m. Tink Hatfield led with 11 points. Teammates included Krantz Lewellen Evernden Betchel and Bingham. The second team won 14 to 10 in the preliminary. The Juniors host North Bend next Saturday at 1 a.m.
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Myrtle Point
Coosa Bay
Tink Hatfield
Bill Krantz
Bill Lewellen
Joe Evernden
Arthur Betchel
Rick Bingham
Coca Bay
North Bend
Passenger Bus Fares Reduced Across Oregon Lines
The Greyhound company announces about 20 percent fare cuts on most Oregon routes effective March 1 after approval by the Public Utilities Commission of Oregon. Fares drop from Myrtle Point to Portland from 4 90 to 4 10, Eugene from 2 85 to 2 26, Roseburg from 1 80 to 1 26, Grants Pass from 2 70 to 2 20, Ashland from 3 46 to 2 85, Coos Bay from 0 70 to 0 60, and Gold Beach from 2 20 to 1 75, among others.
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Greyhound Passenger Bus Lines
Oregon
Public Utilities Commission of Oregon
Myrtle Point
Portland
Saem
Eugene
Roseburg
Grants Pass
Ashland
Coos Bay
Gold Beach
Local Churches Schedule for Sunday Services
Morning worship and Sunday school times listed for Assembly of God Church Christ Lutheran Presbyterian and Saint Ann's Catholic with pastors names and service hours. Also midweek Bible study and youth programs noted.
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Assembly OF God
C. H. Finley
Pearl Ireland
Young Peoples
Church OF Christ
Phil Ryan
Christian Endeavor
Rural Health Service Suspends Memberships In Coos Curry Area
The Coos Curry Rural Health Protection association cannot renew its contract with the Northwest Hospital association. E W Hughes of the Farm Security Administration in Coquille says they cannot accept new members or renew existing ones. The notice thanks members who joined the Rural Hospital association. Return trip reported for Mr and Mrs M F Davis who left for Pasco Washington after visiting Mrs Davis' parents. Mr Davis serves as petty officer first class in the navy.
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Coos Curry Rural Health Protection Association
Northwest Hospital Association
E W Hughes
FSA
Farm = Security administration
Coquille
Rural Hospital Association
Anys
Mr Hughes
M F _ Davis
Pasco
Wash
Davis
R C Bowers
Mr Davis
Navy
Church Sunday Services and Activities Across Denominations
The notice lists church events for the Church of the Brethren and the Methodist Church. Activities include Sunday worship with a sermon on faith, youth clubs, Ladies' Aid, prayer and Bible study, and choir practice. Locations are implied by church groups and minister names.
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Church of Christ
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Howard Hoffman
Layte
Ated
E.C. Barker
Rexali
Lutheran Church
George A. Mathissen
Presbyterian Church
J. R. Wiley
J . Gibereen
Friendly Church
ST. Ann's
D. J. Kelly
Rural Health Service
Church OF the Brethren
M. G. Blickengtaff
Methodist Church
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