Sitkum Flood Damages Homes and Roads
Sitkum residents report severe flood damage from a canyon slide and high water. Homes from the Nickason and Crowley families suffered mud, logs, and debris in yards and porches, with waterlines, ruined water systems, and livestock losses. The district faced school bus disruptions, power outages, and a medical emergency after a child fractured her skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wilson
Nickason
Edwin Crowley
Bandon Beach
Crowley's
Dick Clayton
Doc Clayton
Clayton Barn
Kenneth Laird
Charles Southmayd
John Southmayd
Elmer
Charles Wilson
Potluck Supper Binds Local Families at Community Club
The Friends Neighbors club hosted a potluck supper at the Community club building on Friday evening with nine families in attendance. Mrs George King attended the banquet at the Coquille Valley Country club, hosted by the Saddle club of Myrtle Point. Mr and Mrs J L Bushnell and Barbara shared in Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westie Bushnell
Friends Neighbors Club
George King
Coquille Valley Country Club
Saddle Club
Myrtle Point
J L Bushnell
Barbara
Local social notes from Myrtle Point and Roseburg
Guests visit from Myrtle Point include Mr and Mrs R H Frazier and Harley Higgins returning from Portland. Mrs Lawson and Mrs McElvitt Holcomb and Gars visit Roseburg relatives. The Bushnells host families while Roseburg mail service pauses due to high water. Keith Bushnell joins with Carl Bushnell to visit Gertrude Ward who lies seriously ill in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Frazier
Myrtle Point
Harley Higgins
Portland
Thos
Lawson
McElvitt
Carl Bushnell
Keith
Roseburg
Ushnell
Gertrude Ward
Melvin Holcomb
Broadbent Community Note Highlights Local Events
A birthday dinner for Glenn Hawkins at the Community church followed services. The gathering included many residents and a business meeting planned Bible studies weekly. News covers hospital discharge, theater event, local family moves, play casting, school shots, and local weather impact on Broadbent and nearby areas.
Oregon vets receive 44 million in bonus payments
Oregon veterans and next of kin received 44,181,072 in bonus payments through December 31, totaling 111,832 beneficiaries, according to the state department of veterans affairs in its 1952 report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnat
Department
Oregon
Koreas
State Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Gaff Hooks Not Favored By Game Commission
The Game Commission will not ban puff hooks this season but is seriously considering a rule to eliminate gaff hooks in favor of landing nets. The gaff hook has long been a standard item of equipment for anglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Commission
Commission
State Game Director arguments for landing nets over gaff hooks
Game Director P W Schneider advocates replacing gaff hooks with landing nets to protect salmon and steelhead. He cites wounded fish tossed back, 20 inch minimum size violations in winter, and derby concerns over underage prize fish. Lehne also urges nets as a conservation measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P W Schneider
Kee Commission
Lehneither Thas
University of Oregon Dad's Day Set for February 7
University of Oregon hosts Dad's Day February 7 with students welcoming fathers on campus. Registration runs 9 to 11 in the student union and 9 to 2 in the Eugene Hotel downtown. A business meeting is scheduled for 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Pam
Wower
Eugene
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