Bannock Joe and the Bannock Camp Gold Dream
The piece recalls Bannock Joe, early Bannock camp founder, who struck rich on Black Sand near Coquille River. Slim, a chory boy from Eagle mine, discovers a rich pay streak at Whiskey run and alerts Joe. Joe quickly digs and sells 1500 dollars worth of gold dust, proving a 20 year dream realized as the log and gravel pile mark the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Coquille
Eagle and Lane
Cut Creek
BR. M. Merron
Whiskey Creek
Joe
Minca
Bannock City
Bannock Joe
Eagle
Slim
Whiskey Run
Old Joe
Meade
Arago Man Named Vice Pres Dairymen's Use'n
Delegates at the annual convention at Oregon State college elected Arago man as vice president of the dairymen's association. The group discussed the national agricultural program, Oregon milk control law, bull licensing, compulsory cream grading, and research funding. Officers elected include Oscar Haag, George Hampton, Roger Morse, Byron De Young, and George Fullenwider reelected. Coos county was picked as next meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State College
Secaally
Zaveral
Washington, D. C
Oregon
George Fullenwider
Carlton
Association
Oscar Haag
Reedville
George Hampton
Arago
Roger Morse
O. C
Byron de Young
Portland
Henry Sass
Richland
R. G. Anderson
Tillamook
W A Johnson
Grants Pass
Coos County
Huling Homestead Sold to Perry Roper
Miss Mattie Huling sells the 33 year old Huling residence at Maple and Sixth to Perry Roper. Roper plans to move soon and use the property near the business district. Miss Huling keeps two lots on Maple and Fifth. The Lindys formerly owned the home next to the Barker place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Tire
Perry Roper
Huling
Maple
Sixth Streets
Ness District
Mattie Huling
Chatham Huling
Fifth Streets
Dr. Huling
Miss Huling
Mra
Ferris Lindy
E C Barker
Verne Lindy
Twin Oaks
Named Chairman For Military Ball
Cecil Barker of Myrtle Point was named chairman of the committee on patrons and patronesses for the University of Oregon Military Ball to be held in February. Barker is a senior in business administration, affiliated with Phi Sigma Kappa, and a member of Skull and Dagger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Barker
KC. Barker
Myrtle Point
U of O
Barker
Phi Sigma Kappa
Skull and Dagger
Rally Commission
Probate Notice for C LeRoy Luke Estate
John Luke named administrator for the estate of C LeRoy Luke who died November 28 1836 with an estimated value of 1908 personal and 350 real property L T Roselle George Kronenberg and John B Wade named as appraisers Manning resident John Luke is brother and sole heir
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Luke
L. T Roselle
George Kronenberg
John B. Wade
C LeRoy Luke
Manning
Myrtle Point Chamber Holds Meeting Amid Routine Business
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce met for its regular dinner meeting at the Jack and Jill. Following talks by Eugene Laird and Wallace Dement, other routine business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
World Peace Meeting and Homemaker Plans Highlight Club
The Woman's club met at city hall to discuss world peace with Rev Perry Smith outlining the VFW four point program. Speaker Walter Laird urged attendance at the Homemakers convention in Corvallis February 12 and plans for 25 cent luncheons to solicit widespread attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
T G Gumerin
Verne Lundy
W Perkins
Albert Pancoast
Bridge
State Department
Ladies Auxiliary
Vfw
Perry Smith
Roseburg
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Walter Laird
Norway
Homemakers
Corvallis
Better Homes
Glen Neideigh
E.C Barker
Junior High Show at Hiland Theater Highlights Student Fundraiser
The Junior High School sponsors a two night show at Hiland Theater on February 10 and 11 to raise funds for athletics and the library. The program features Jane Withers in This Can Be Dixie and the educational Hold That River filmed at Grand Coulee Dam, plus regular news reels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiland Theater
Jane Withers
Dixie
Grand Coulee Dam
Halls Creek Road Becomes Impassable Stranding Local Children
In Coos countys Halls Creek road is blocked by freeze thaw damage leaving nine children from the Albert Tomlinson Frank McKean and Ezra Messenger families unable to reach Arago schools. Residents say the road cannot be negotiated past the Ernest Watkins ranch and no clear solution from the county court is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Halla Creek
Halls Creek
Ernest Watkins
Albert Tomlinsons
Frank McKeans
Ezra Messengers
Norway
Herald
Lawrence Barklow
Arago
Francis Barklow
Watkins Ranch
Colored Quartet Here February 4 at Piney Woods
A group of noted entertainers from Piney Woods Mississippi will perform at the Methodist church next Thursday February 4. The program features plantation melodies and Negro spirituals with readings. Admission is free. an offering funds their school, a prominent college for calponte heed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Woods
Miss
Methodist Church
High Press College
Calponte
Farmers Evening School Debuts Outlook Talk at Mytle Point High
The first of ten weekly meetings in the Farmers Evening School was held at Myrtle Point High School on Thursday night. Sponsored by the Smith Hughes Agricultural department with state and federal cooperation, the talks cover the agricultural situation and outlook to help farmers face future conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Myrtle Point High School
Smith-Hughes Agricultural Department
State
Federal Board of Vocational Education
R. W Schaad
Wnathering
Ruth Smith
Kindergarten Hold House Opens at Presbyterian Church
A kindergarten hold house will open at the Presbyterian church tomorrow from 9 to 11:18 a.m. The event invites parents and children to visit, learn about programs, and register for the new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Close
Garten
Howe
Cringay
Presbyterian Church
Cool Pioneer Will Be Sad To Rest Friday
Susan Jane Ellis of Myrtle Point died after a stroke two weeks earlier at age 76. Born March 9 1920 in Missouri she married James Henry Ellis in 1881 and moved to Curry county in 1696. Survived by three daughters Nora Small Ellen Olson Ena Stin gon and five sons James Callen George Joe Sandy with funeral Friday at Schroeder Funeral Home Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Jane Ellis
Myrtle Point
James Henry Ellis
Ells
Sam Johnston
Willow and
Sixth Streets
Methodist Church
Christian Church
Assembly of God
Missouri
Ellis
Fort Benton
Mont
Curry County
Langlois
Elk River
West Norway
L Lafferty
Johnson Mill
Coos County
Nora Small
Hoquiam
Wash
Ellen Olson
Klamath Falls
Ena Stingon
James
Callen
Reedsport
George
Dora
Joe
Bandon
Sandy
Glendale
Schroeder
E. J Cornwall
Norway Cemeter
Rebekahs Install Three Officers Monday Night
The Rebekah lodge installed three officers this week after three could not attend last week. Installed were Mrs. John Fel sher chaplain Mrs. Ralph Roackloff left support to the noble grand and Mrs. Walter Hufford musician. The charter was draped for deceased member Mrs. Ida Harriss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
John Felsher
Ralph Roackloff
Walter Hufford
Ida Harriss
Public Health talk highlights Coos County program gains
Myrtle Point Junior Woman's club heard Heather Leia Kirod, county health nurse, discuss benefits of the Coos County Public Health program. The group urged expanding care from tubercular patients to schools and children and supported Red Cross membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Leia Kirod
Myrtle Point
Wayne Carver
Elrod
Red Cross
H. H. Fitzsimmons
Raleigh Greene
Illinois
Ruth Barton
Harold Carver
Former Myrtle Point Teacher Marries Salem Man
Word reached Mrs. Belle Whitaker that Miss Ethel Fra zi er former commercial teacher at Myrtle Point High School married January 2 1937 to Charles Coleman of Salem She lived with Mrs Whitaker during teaching years and later worked in the Oregon State Police office at Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Whitaker
Ethel Frazier
Myrtle Point High School
Charles Coleman
Salem
Methodist Ladies Aid Rally In Myrtle Point
The county Methodist Ladies Aid holds an all day meeting today at the local Myrtle Point Methodist church. A noon lucky dinner was served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Methodist Ladies Aid
Myrtle Point
Luck
Episcopalians Visit Minister During the Week
Rev A W Bell of Ash street hosts visits from Bishop Benjamin D Dagwell of Oregon and ministers Rev George Turney of Coquille and Rev Perry Smith of Roseburg. Bell, father of Mrs. Austin Dodge of Myrtle Point, led Coos Bay Episcopal missions for years and had been seriously ill for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W Bell
Ash Street
Benjamin D Dagwell
Oregon
George Turney
Coquille
Perry Smith
Roseburg
Bell
Austin Dodge
Myrtle Point
Coos Bay
Episcopal Church
Neon signs brighten Myrtle Point business district
Several new neon signs have been hung in Myrtle Point, improving the appearance of the business district. Bill Osborne displays a large L shaped sign at Hi Lead Club, while The Lone Pup features a Scottie dog outline sign and Myrtle Point News Stand joins in with neon advertising among progressive local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Bill) Osborne
Hi Lead Club
Lone Pup
Riders Escape Injury After Sunday Wreck
Miss Louise Waske, Guy Button and Mr and Mrs Ray Morrison escaped unharmed when their car returning from Coquille ran over the grade and overturned early Sunday morning. The back window was broken and the window on the opposite side smashed, with the top caved in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Waske
Guy Button
Ray Morrison
Coquille
Coquille Justice J J Stan Ably Remembered in Rites
Funeral services were held in Coquille for J J Stan a judge noted for marrying more couples than any other JP in Gous county. He came to the area long ago and died recently at his home. Survived by a son and several relatives, with Mrs EB Porrett of Coquille mentioned among survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J J. Stanably
J. P
Gous County
Coquille
Ville
Iowa
Mre
EB. L. Porrett
Local Ag Students Lead Coos River Chapter Meeting
The Coos River boys lead a regular meeting as part of a local agriculture club. Members listed include Smith Hulbert George Johns and R Calis tensen. A basketball score shows 22 to 13 with the best team ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers 6 America
Cocos River
Smith
Frin Hulbert
George Johns
R. Calistensen
Marshfield Couple Weds at Groom’s Mother's Home
Thomas Williams and Doorethy Cook married by Rev. Oliver J. Gill Meaday at the groom's mother's home in Marshfield. Martin Perkinge and Lenora Robbins of Geld Beach obtained a marriage license Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Williams
Doorethy
Cook
Marshfield
Oliver J. Gill Meaday
Martin Perkinge
Lenora Robbins
Geld Beach
MPHS Graduates Marry Friday Live At Coquille
Lois Aileen Davenport and Elton Martin Schmidt wed Friday January 22 1937 at 11 in Coquille with Rev James L Gibson officiating. The couple from Myrtle Point and Coquille plan a belated honeymoon visiting relatives in Fortuna California before settling in Coquille. A large crowd celebrated with a charivari upon their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MPHS
Coquille
Lois Aileen Davenport
A. R
Bert) Devonport
Daks
Elton Martin Schmidt
M. M. Schenidt
Norway
Mrs. Schmidt
Fortuna
Calif
L. B. Holt
Audrey Davenport
Mary Davenport
Ernest Bryant
Leona Davidson
California
Schmidts
Smith Wood Products
Martin Schmidt
Irway
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I. Oe
Sai
Bannock
Miner
Diggins
Vice
Military Ball
City Cofc
World Peace Meet
Momemakers' Program
Middle West
United States
Henry A. Schroeder
Midwest
Henry Schroeder
Nine Miss
Cool Pioneer
Rebekahs
MP Townsend
Myrtle Point Townsend
de. T. M. White
Club
Tealeo
Liscounsiat
Episcopalians
Coquille Justice
Coos
James L. Gibson
Schmidt
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