Oldtimer Appleton Dies in Masthospital July 7
Jaen W Appleton longtime Coos County resident dies in Mars Hospital Pridey on July 7 1998 Born December 30 1858 he came to Coos County in 1878 with his father and wife Funeral services held July 10 at Norway Cemetery Rev F M Barr presiding Surviving family includes sons Moans Bran od and Waal a sister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaen W Appleten
Oid Senay
Appleton
Norway Cemetery
F mM Barr
Branod
Waal
Local Visitors and Weekend Gatherings Reported
Dora M and Mrs Claude Johnsen of Vreouve Wiel visited the room of Cate Mr and Mrs Vern Hoe rk Giarkart is in Mast hospital ng from an infection in his 4 att Cevenlar et-Fet Mik spent weekend with his grandparents and Mr A J Magee Mr and Mrs Hemmer Rhodes and S jo spent the Fourth of Crater aid Mrs J M Gearhart called Siim tay afternoom on Mrs Della Iitherman who is visiting at the L od Leatherman home in Lee Mr and Mrs Marvey Mineard were b tee visitors Monday in Coquille Mr Callernoe as Knepherd and Vo da een enn en: ': th Thempeon attended dance Saturday evening in Coquille Wilda Shepherd spent several days the first of the week with Mrs James Crowley of Brewster Valley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Johnsen
Vreouve Wiel
Cate
Vern Hoerk Giarkart
Mast Hospital
J M Gearhart
Della Iitherman
Leatherman
Lee
Marvey Mineard
Coquille
Callernoe
Knepherd
Wilda Shepherd
James Crowley
Brewster Valley
Interchurch Fellowship Plans Vacation Bible School
The Interchurch Fellowship met at the Church of Christ for a covered dish supper and monthly business. Rev C M Brown has left for Jackson county, replaced by Rev C M Brown’s successor and Mrs T J Pryor arrive from Albion Wash to serve. A vacation Bible school is set for August 7 to 18 at the Church of the Brethren with Rev Hugh T Mitchelmore directing and a staff from various churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interchurch
Church of Christ
T J Pryor
Aibion Wash
C M Brown
Jackson County
Church of the Brethren
Hugh T Mitchelmore
Presbyterian Church
Community Notes From North and South Catching Creek Areas
Local residents report domestic moves and social visits across North Catching Creek South Catching Creek and nearby towns. Couples Earl Cox Fred NeNair Vince Pratt Robert Glaster and Carl Bushnell are mentioned among visitors picnics dinners and weekend gatherings with family and neighbors.
Lamb and Wool Show Set for Tomorrow at Watra Myrtle
County officials and the Fat Lamb and Wool show directors meet to set the schedule for the Watra Myrtle event. Classes include one pen and three market lambs one single market lamb one 4 H club market lamb a dressed car cama and a best breeding buck with wool divisions. The show aims to improve stock quality by proving good market lambs can be produced on burned-over land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weel Grawers
Ann Saclepe
Marfet
Tecate
Watra Myrtle
Seare of Directors
Coquille
Wit
George Jenkins
Women Vacation Camp Set at Lake Cleawex in Coos County
The fifth annual Momemaherz vacation camp for housekeepers in Coos County runs July 1 to 3 at Lake Cleaves three miles south of Florence on the Coast Highway. Mrs Julia Bennett directs with Mrs Rex Ingram as assistant. Activities include swimming led by Esther Ward and discussions led by George Bryant and Frances Malmstrom. Enrollees from ages 18 to 60 are invited, with a registration deadline in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedaespelsera
Coos County
Lake Cleaves
Fiorense
Julia Bennett
Rex Ingram
Marshfield
Cleanex Lake
Azalea Sager
Esther Ward
Kern
Perrone
George Bryant
Coquille
Europe
Frances Malmstrom
Lake Cleanox
Asl
Social notes from Myrtle Point and surrounding towns
A crowded column reports visits and travels among local residents. Mrs Henry Rosslow and others tour to Sumne a Catching Intet. Phyllis and Maxine Dement visit their mother, Mrs Dement. Several hosts and callers list trips to Roseburg, Salem, Swisshome, Coquille, and other nearby towns.
Quest of Gold Continuous Adventure in Coos and Curry Regions
The article discusses mining ventures in Johnson and Salmon creek districts, noting local capital backing, and the potential of Pay dirt in Johnson and Salmon creeks. It contrasts old crude methods with modern milling and predicts continued gold production in Oregon's Coos and Curry counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Eney
Johnson Creek
Salmon Creek
Johnson and
Salmon Mountain Coarse
Okiver
Salmon
New York
Chicago
Johnson
Coos
Curry
Henry Schroeder Attends Portland Meeting
Henry Schroeder left Monday for Portland to attend a three day morticlang meeting. He was accompanied by Charles of Bandon, a director at the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schroeder
Portland
Morticlang
Other Charles of
Bandon
Tragic Accident Claims Life Of Dona McPherson At Remote
A loggers camp accident near Upper Neck Creek in Remote on July 1 1838 killed Dona McPherson. He died after being run over by a truck during an effort to free it from mud. He was 83, survived by a widow Susie and a son and daughter. Services were conducted by Rev H Barr in Remote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dona Lawns McPherson
Remote
Laub and
Barrows
Upper Neck Creek
McPherson
Donald Lewis McPherson
Mountaindale
Susie McPherson
Donald Ment
H. Barr
Schroeral
M. P. Woman Sees 76th Birthday Celebration
Mrs. Belle Billings of Myrtle Point celebrated her 76th birthday last Thursday afternoon with a group of friends. Guests included Mesdames Lee Neldeigh Lloyd Barksow Grant Willard Everett Brning and June Archie Train and Allen Alvin Billings Frank Gilbert Virgie Billings Herbert Snyder and the honoree. Delicious refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Billings
Myrtle Point
Lee Neldeigh
Lloyd Barksow
Grant Willard
Everett Brnning
Archie Train
Allen
Alvin Billings
Frank Gilbert
Virgie Billings
Herbert Snyder
Wednesday Mishap Proves Fatal in Coquille
Eek Wersch of Coquille was killed in an accident Wednesday afternoon while working at a local plant. The obituary notes funeral arrangements are handled locally by a family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eek Wersch
Coquille
Kine
Gano Fnera
Local Yard Under New Management
Joseph Hershberger of Canby was appointed manager of the Coast Lumber Yard in Myrtle Point by the Portland Association of Cred Men adjustment bureau to whom proprietor Mike Charieski assigned his interest. Hershberger took charge last Thursday and announced that stock is being completed as rapidly as possible with all types of merchandise available soon at the local office.
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Joseph Hershberger
Canby
Coast
Myrtle Point
Adjustment Bureau
Portland Association of Cred Men
Mike Charieski
Bandon
Hershberger
End of Church of Christ Social Evening at White Home
The Church of Christ held a Friday social evening at the T M White home with cookies and punch for numerous couples and individuals. A separate Kum-Bak class wiener roast near the Harold Stone residence drew about 25 men and women attending the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
T M. White
George Hall
Charles Bowers
Delores
Harold Stone
F C Floyd
Mary Thompson
Aaron Wilson
E V Snodgrass
Carl E Meacham
White
Octagon Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Octagon club met Wednesday at Mrs Marlin Evans home. A dessert luncheon was served and Mrs L A LaFiamme gave a book review on Ozden Nash poetry collection To a Stranger Here Myself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octagon
Mra Marlin Evans
L A. LaFiamme
Ozden Nash
Presbyterian Aid to Meet Wednesday
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday July 19 in the church parlor for their regular business meeting. Mrs Hugh MacLean and Mrs Winnifred Ray will be in charge of the entertainment for the afternoon.
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Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Hugh MacLean
Winnifred Ray
Altar Society Honors Sisters During Home Visit
Sister Josephine and Sister Marcella of Coquille were Saturday overnight guests of Mrs Frank Young. St Ann Altar Society hosted them at Mrs Young's home with a breakfast. Those present included Mesdames Arnold and Seone Dee, Waly Gus Metages, and Freel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Marcella
Coquille
Frank Young
St Ann Altar Seciety
Mrs. Young
E'Ebeck
Mesdamnts Arnold
Seone Dee Waly
Gus Metages
Court aids Lamb Show donation from county funds
Co court orders $100 warrant for donation to Lamb and Wool Show to be held in Myrtle Point tomorrow. Jail notes include James E Riddle serving a drunken driving sentence, and several detainees held on various charges awaiting grand jury action. Foreclosure suits, probate, and marriage licenses listed for Coos County area with multiple estates and property transfers.
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Myrtle Point
James E Riddle
Robert Wm. Fisher
Donald Edward Be
Lewis Harmon Metcalf
Albany
Coos Bay
James H Rose
CCC
Otto Helweg
Sitkum
Bate
Daisy D. Graham
J D Graham
Barton
Fern Gerber
North Bend
R D E Smith
Court House
Robert M Anthony
Helen M McQuigon
Adrian Werd
Miriam Rice
Tenmile
SIAC
Oregon Mills Ltd
State Land Board
Archie McMullen
Twomile Creek
Bandon
Lewis St Dennis
Dave Hofmaster
E. Stinson
Bender Addition
Arthur E Hoisington
Rock Creek
Myrtle Creek
Residence Changes in Sixes and Nearby Homes
Mr and Mrs Robert Kroeger formerly of Sixes have moved into Elton Assen Kreager’s camp at Mary J Moerrisen. W W Brown of Orford recently moved into the W W Wilson house on Sitth street and is storing logs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kroeger
Sixes
Eee
Elton Assen Kreager
Mary J
W. W. Brown
Orford
W. W. Wilson
Sitth Street
Brown
Townsend Club Meets Sunday Inspires Townspeople with Townsend
Townsend Club members gather Sunday with President Baugh MeeLeea presiding. M R Lee reports on the convention while attendees hear from Nora Hainey and soloists A H Post and Oliver Clarke. A rally by Dr Francis Townsend is announced for 7 20 at the community building with guests from Oregon, North Dakota, and California invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baugh MeeLeea
Sherge
M. R. Lee
Nora Hainey
Gaylord
A. H Post
Lee Neieigh
Oliver Clarke
O. H. Clarke
America
O. N. Clarke
Mr. Lee
Lee
Florida
Gerald Nye
North Dakota
Homer Angell
Oregon
V .B. Langston
Powers
L. BE. Teters
Fairview
Robert Soper
Coquille
Everett Binning
Shasta City
Calif
Francis Townsend
California
Boy Severs Thumb While Building Boat, Hospitalized
Kenneth Smith, 11, was using an axe to build a boat when it slipped and severed an artery cutting the base of the left thumb. He was taken to Mast Hospital for treatment and will stay several days.
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Kenneth Smith
Mr. and
Mire
Mast Hospital
Missionary Society to Meet at First Presbyterian Church
The Missionary Society will hold a meeting in the social room of the First Presbyterian church next Thursday at 2 p.m. Mrs. Hugh Mitchelmore will lead The Changing Contemplate in the Foreign Fields and in Our Country. Mrs. Manley Phillipe will lead the devotional. The nominating committee will report and elections follow. Mrs. Henry Schroeder will supervise refreshments.
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the Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Hugh Mitchelmore
Manley Phillipe
Henry Schroeder
Pleasant Point Social Roundup Recaps Friday Visitors
Pleasant Point residents hosted and visited on Friday and weekend as Rev O E Marsters welcomed Kathleen Roberts Eileen and Stealey while Roy Spires home received calls. San Francisco visitors Clarence Lanham Edward and Mrs Lanham joined William Watson’s family for a midweek visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Guy Mann
Howard Carver
Guy Mann
William Watson
Dorothy
Clarence Lanham
Hubert Murrly
Marshfield
Sera Clarence Lanham
Edward
San Francisco
Lanham
Watson
Local Men Elected To Lien Offices
The Lions Club elected local men to offices for the near future. Andy Gigler J. J. McCloskey and EB. C. Reberia were named by the committee to fill positions as part of the organization’s upcoming plan.
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Licag
Andy Gigler
J. J. McCloskey
Snd
EB. C. Reberia
Young Woman Dies Friday at Mitton Hammock Funeral Planned
A young woman died Friday after being invited to Mitton Hammack. Mrs Red Hammack had been dangerously ill since the birth of her child. Richard Miltes born June 36 1990 is noted in the report.
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Mitton Hammack
Red Hammack
Richard Miltes
Portland Guests of Mr and Mrs R H Lawhorn
James and Margaret of Portland were last Thursday guests of Mr and Mrs R H Lawhorn, enjoying hospitality and conversation during their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Margaret
Portland
R. H. Lawhorn
Local Happenings and Visiting Notices
Local notes report Mrs. Emily Miller visiting Alameda California daughter Mrs. Harold Bargett. Friday callers include Mr and Mrs. Burr and Wyona Los Angeles visiting E C Roberts. Several visits to Seaside and Bead. Mrs Augusta Braden hospitalized after heart attack. Various residents like Mrs Norma Halter and Mrs O E Mattoon call on Mrs Henry Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Miller
Harold Bargett
Alameda
Calif
Barl Burr
Wyona
Los Angeles
E. C. Roberts
Gene Seaside
David Levison
Par Ha
Yl Midge
Seaside
Retarea Bene
Mike Bolinger
San Francisco
Residents and Visitors Attend Bryant Home Dinner
A local gathering at Bryant home on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Massey Cribbins and Mr and Mrs We Yi Tr. Miss Eva Cribbins was a Point visitor Tuesday. The notes record several household guests and a dinner event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Massey Cribbins
Ingnad
Sunda
Bryant Home
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Oldtimer
Dora
A J Magee
Hemmer Rhodes
S Jo
Crater
Lan Vacation Bible School
Elbert West
Eden Ridge
Earl Cox
Bangaree
D A Wood
Fred NeNair
IA Wood
Vince Pratt
Surge
Seymour Surger
Herbert Berry
EL. Barklow
Robert
Herbert Glaster
North
Catching Creek
Carl Bushnell
Betty
Nebert
Keith
South Catching Creek
Wm. Miller
Ruth
Dane Ste Point
C V Bushnell
Everett Barklow
Darla
Kert
Henry Whebrey
Henry Rebinette
Lake Cleawex
Henry Rosslow
K H Hansen
G L McRay
McKinley Callem
Phyllis
Maxine Dement
Roseburg
Jane Dement
Peter Carrol
Alm
Rosebury
Springo
Mary Culbertson
Boswell
Robert Watson
Richard Gill
Meter
Otto Devis
Mere
L. Himmel
Salem
G. R. Swenson
Dunsmuir
Donald Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Mt. Shasta
Myris Point
Swenson
R. L. Tusker
Nelson
Frank Gwawalt
M. P
Octagon Club
Presbyterian Aid
Altar Society
Honor Sisters
Lamb Show
CO Court
Townsend Club
Society 1
Pleasant Point
Albert Johnson
Vera Clinton
John Arnold
Saffers
Augusta Braden
G L McKay
Braden
Normar Halter
O. E. Mattoon
Henry Knight
John Dornath
Elton Aasen
Wermmmy
Effie Summers
Matt Nichols
Elder
A. A. Baker
Wra
A. M. Christensen
Eider
A. A. Beker Cundew
Eiva Cripbins
Gelf
Aad
Iis
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