Severe Coastal Storm Knocks Out Power Across Coast
A major storm along the coast disrupted service in Myrtle Point and surrounding communities. Roads were blocked, wires down, and over 200 locations were isolated for hours. Port Orford suffered about 10000 dollars in mill damage and a boat capsized at the docks. Damaged buildings including a Cooper greenhouse and a large barn near Bandon are noted. Repair crews work days and nights to restore lines. full recovery will take months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Roy Miller
Mountain States
R. L. Steward
Coquille
Power Company
Fairgrounds
Cooper Greenhouse
Mr. Jones
Franklyn Smith
Smith River
Local Dance Orchestra Plans Feb Event at Mentene
Plan outlines J P Hartcock and the Hep Cate as a five piece group performing Friday night February 14 at Mentene venue. The blurb promises varied tunes and dance numbers with music and entertainment highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hartcock
Hep Cate
Becera Os Favors
Community Visit Notes From North Bend Area
Local residents including Mrs. Lealle Oden and Mise Ar dell Oden visited in North Bend. Powell Lancaster hosted family at his Bridge home weekend, with various relatives and neighbors calling on Barrett Zinn and George Mathews households. Alfred Gala was a Rosebere visitor Monday as part of ongoing social calls in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ard Wm
England
Lealle Oden
Mise Ardell Oden
North Bendy
Powell Lancaster
Martha
Patla
Bridge
Barrett
Doris
Myrtle Point
Frank Ountres
Alfred Gala
Wetteeiwes
Will Present Plaque To Pupils at Myrtle Point Rotary
Stanley Church of the State Traffic department Salem will speak at the Myrtle Point Rotary noon luncheon on Thursday February 12. He will present a plaque to Union High School driving class members who won first place in southwestern Oregon at a December traffic officers' school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Church
State Traffic Department
Salem
Myrtle Point Rotary Club
L. P. Linn
Union High School
Mr. Church
Oregon
Wagon Road Being Improved in Coos County
Coos county will mobilize equipment and crews on an emergency project for the old Coos Bay Wagon Road. A $15,000 appropriation was approved at last week’s court meeting, Roadmaster Robb to direct county crews, starting with relocating a rock crusher in the Fairview district.
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Coos County
Coos Bay
Robb
Fairview
Seniors Honor Roll Rallies This Semester
The first semester ends with seniors leading the honor roll. Names include Jack Ellis Harry Guerin Lyle Olson Bob Peel Jim Porter Eldon Root Rex Stevens Kenneth Strong Shirley Strong Shirley Bailey Bette Brotton Louise Dement Louise Graham Marian Hendershott Evelyn Morrison Marian Finch Dorothea Stinson Lola Tripp Wanda Vinson Wilma Wolff Louise James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ellis
Harry Guerin
Lyle Olson
Bob Peel
Jim Porter
Eldon Root
Rex Stevens
Kenneth Strong
Shirley Strong
Shirley Bailey
Bette Brotton
Louise Dement
Louise Graham
Marian Hendershott
Evelyn Morrison
Marian Finch
Dorothea Stinson
Lola Tripp
Wanda Vinson
Wilma Wolff
Louise James
Barton Christy
Philip Linn
Edward Morrison
Robert Stone
Ann Anderson
Mary Lou Culver
Helen de Boer
Joase Griffey Boante James
Vivienne Lake
Eleanor Lucas
Betty Medley
Shirlee Miller
Wanda Nichole
Ardell Oden
Marie Swan
Ernest Barr
Junior Barr
Tom Caffey
Gene Evanz
Bob Hadden
Max Hoerster
Fern Nickason
Annabelle Vadnais
Virginia Wilson
Myrtle Point Notes and Local Visits Campus Plans
Dora Jan 29 report lists Mrs. J L Crosby and Mrs J N Gearhart visiting Myrtle Point. Ida Miller to Water ville Wash leaves this week. Lincoln Miller called for army service about Feb 8. Ben Brewer to Burbank Cal for defense work. Myrtle Point teams expected a good game at the gym Saturday. junior high matchups noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Bumch
Dora
J. L. Crosby
Myrtle Point
Misa Ida Miller
M. C. Miller
Waterville
Wash
J. N. Gearhart
W. J. DeBoer
Gravelford
JL. Croaby
Lincoln Miller
Norland Gant
Baby
Cescian
Id Rales
HSTEN
Dwo
Noth ‘Bend
Oes
Wert
Myrtle Point Chamber Plans Local Promotion Drive
The Myrtle Point Chamber discusses promoting local trade at the Jack and Jill Cafe venue. Members back plans to bring high school band concerts to streets during the next draft, set February consignments, and a 3500 budget for the year with an upcoming membership drive.
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Myrtle Point
Commarem Snesting Tudeday
Jack & Jill
Berry and Hie Corps
Offiders
Fonda
Efs“ Campele
Vice- Peet
Pres
Henry Schroeder
Selective Draft Board
Myr- Point
Schroeder
L. H. Pearce
E C. Barker
Norwood Browne
Bert Pearson
Perry Roper
Ihtea
Re-registration Urged for Enemy Aliens in District
Postmaster Elton A. Schroeder at Myrtle Point issues notice that all enemy aliens must re-register to obtain Certificates of Identification. Aliens must bring their 1940 Alien Registration Receipt card and three photos to the post office. further instructions available locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton A. Schroeder
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point Cubs sweep North Bend in 83 to 14 rout
Myrtle Point boys clamped a 83 to 14 victory over North Bend on Saturday with 16 points in the final quarter. Midget team won 7 to 17 as Don Sutphin Edward Brown and others led the lineup. Bridge game with BYU Whiteman also produced a Myrtle Point win 25 to 34. Girls volleyball beat Bridge 45 to 39. Also notes on assemblies and a Portland move for Charles Akers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nichols
Myrtle Point
Cuba
North Bend
Cubs
Don Sutphin
Edward Brown
Bob Nichols
Kieth Bell
Delmar Greer
Joe Nichola
Harrison Floyd
Lee Morris
Walter Smith
Perry Roper
Jack Osborne
George Wilder
BYU Whiteman
Myrtle Point Boyz
Bridge
Hincan
E. Culver
A. Wise
Dalton
J. Wise
D. Greer
K. Bell
B. Nichols
D. Sutphin
J. Nichols
Gerald Reed
Harry Pockets
Earle Phillips
Stardust
Eva Magill
Charles' Akers
Miss Leslie
Portland
County M Meeting Attended by Local Attorneys at Coos Bay
Attorneys Wallace 3B Dement Jack Dunn L H Pearce and Arthur R Jones attended a Coos County Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday night at the Hotel Coos Bay in North Bend. The report mentions hospital questions and a family noted as Mrs Belloni and their son Robert accompanying a relative.
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Wallace
Meeting on chromite production in Grants Pass discussed
A Grants Pass meeting of the Biskiyou Mingr association reviewed chromite supply needs for metallurgical grade ore. Participants included Earl K. Nixes of geology and mineral division and Jimmy F. head of Renconstellation Finance, urging Washington to guarantee maximum chromite output and criticizing current government purchase policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biskiyou Mingr
Associa
Grants Pass
Earl K. Nixes
State Department of ‘Geology and Mineral
Jimmy F
Renconstellation Finance Corporation
Washington
Nixon
Uist
Norton
S Metals Reserve Company
Steghpites
John Day
Oregon
California
United States
4H Leaders Meet Saturday in Coquille Courtroom
A 4-H leaders meeting on 4-H Club Work and National Defense is set for January 31 at the County Courtroom in Coquille. State 4-H club leader H C Seymour will discuss Oregon defense work with reports from the 4-H Local Leaders conference in Corvallia and a nutrition discussion by Dorothy Bishop. The program includes a film Road to Tomorrow and demonstrations by Lee Valley Dairy club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
H. C. Seymour
Oregon
Corwinia
Anne Montgomery
Coos County
Dorothy Bishop
Dean Heistand
Betty Sumerlin
Lee Valley Dairy Club
Worl
Women Lead Defense Drive To Raise National Budget
Local women from a Women's club launched a house to house drive to support a fifty six billion dollar national defense budget. Twenty volunteers split the town into sections and began Tuesday morning the aim to complete by Friday night. Those wanting to contribute may call Mrs. Miller at 33 Myrtle Point to arrange a pledge collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pins of Evil
Solis
Megan
Cub Scout leadership named for new den structure
The article lists Cub Scout leaders and den assignments including Milton Craven James Rookard and Max Heester as den chiefs Floyd Summers as Cub Master and Mrs. Putnam Mrs. Worsham and Mrs. Jenkins as den mothers. Den meetings begin Wednesday afternoons with medical exams and applications. monthly pack meeting is at the Junior high on the third Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obl
Sen
Milton Craven
James Rookard
Myra
Howard Jenkins
Fordyce Worsham
Putnam
Max Heester
Billy Peden
Stwood Wilder
Floyd EK. Summers
Manford Tripp
John Watzling
Darren Jenkins
Jack Pinckley
Joe Brown
Mach
Jenkins
Mark Tam
Dickie Adams
Gee Tanner
Jan Nedeigh
Den
Frankie Kenyon
Junior Deaver
Dale Objson
Billy Lewellyn
Billy Davenport
Mining Officials Meet at Myrtid Point
Joe Stankevich of Banden and Bill Baker of the Coco Bar Times visited Myrtid Point on mining business. A city hall meeting for seaminer Haredth-. 4 . exam is announced for next Wednesday February 4 from 11 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stankevich
Banden
Southwestern Minerale Association
Bill Baker
Coco Bar
Agcaato
City Hell
Hea Heen
Missing Names Mark Local Court Docket
Fragmentary OCR notes name Clyde Waterman and James Tee in a Bridge case with ties to Powers and West at Central Point. No coherent event details or dates present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde A. Watermes
James Tee l
Bridge
Robert Mecmdicu
Powers
James West
Central
Arago Social News Highlights Local Travel and Health
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Myers visited Mans Babee and stayed with the Myerses for a few days. Edith Woodward moved from Knife hospital to her son Tyrrell Woodward’s home. George Gillespie began medical treatment and his wife visits him. Alice Howard of Coquille stayed with the Levy family. The community shares travel, hospital, and family updates with neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C McAdrew
Arago
E. J. Myers
Mans Babee
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Ben Brewer
Burbank
Civic Vie
Junior High News
Haken
Saadsreckiead Aeate
Tee Mcpatbee Ley
Belloni
Robert
Seattle
D. J. Kalleson
Sarah - Sisley Foie Deater
Glea
Cub
Weather Report
Max
Mim Eip
Tae Rere
Enekieeeds Tennpantea
Clyde Waterman
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