Coos County Kids Invited to Herald Cooperative Drive
The Herald launches a cooperative circulation campaign inviting 236 or more youths in southern Coos county to sell mitecrip tons for about 400 in prizes. The five week drive starts Friday and ends Saturday, August 30, with cash and merchandise awards from over forty local businesses. Grand prizes include seven bicycles displayed in Myrtle Point and surrounding towns.
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Herald
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Powers
Bridge
Arago
Teactive
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the Herald
Gravelford Man Hurt In Hay Load Accident
Friends of Charles Schellhammer report he is recovering satisfactorily at Mast hospital after an accident last Wednesday when a pitchfork pierced his abdomen as he fell from a hay load. He underwent an operation that evening. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Schellhammer of GraveMord.
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Charles Schellhammer
Gravelford
Mast Hospital
Schellhammer
William Schellhammer
GraveMord
Local notes on service promotions and family travel
Corporal Bari Osborne, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Osborne, has earned a promotion in the army air corps and is stationed at Hamilton Field California. Adeline Gurney returned from a University term to spend August with her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Gurney. Mrs. G L McKay plans to join Ora in Michigan as Raleigh Greene and son Douglas travel to Marshfield and then Detroit with plans to visit relatives. Ted Wright and two sons of California visited locally before returning home.
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Secial
F. C. Osborne
Bari
Army Air Come
Hamilton Wiald
Calif
Adeline Gurney
University of Weddington
William Gurney
Eugene Pagepet
Barney Phillips
Henry Schroeder
Crater Lake
MicKenzie Pass
Eugene
W W Baynes
Baynes
Portland
Seattle
Eleanor Gurney
Michigan
G. L. McKay
Ora
Raleigh Greene
Douglas
Marshfield
Detroit
Greene
Kone
Kemne
NMA
Ted Wright
Resently
Myrtle Point Fiscally Sound Town Praised
An editorial lauds Myrtle Point Oregon for a debt free status and a cash balance of 18563 dollars. It notes residents value prudent finances and question overextension, asserting the town can meet the new federal tax bill with calm and contentment.
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Portland Oregonian
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Treasury
Carver Family Reunion Picnic Attendance Report
A fragment lists attendees at a Carver family picnic including Ir and Mr A L Carver of Shrewer valley Ellen Carver Mrs Loew Carver Cecil Carter all of Quyrile Point Mr and Mrs Walt Hud south Coos River Mr and Alvert Carver Sitkum.
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Carver
Loans Available Notice for 1041-42 Farm Year
Rehabilitation loan funds are available for the 1041-42 fiscal year for purchase of livestock equipment seed and other operating needs. Eligible low income farm families should contact the Farm Security Administration in the Laird building at Coquille for additional information.
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Morman Fletcher
Pietetier
Farm ‘Security Administration Ee
Laird
Coquille
Portland Return for Ruth Ann Winters After Visit
Ruth Ann Winters returned to Portland on Tuesday after an extended visit with her father Jim Winters. Visiting friends and relatives are listed from Broadbent to Depoe Bay with several local stops including Zumwalt and Veneta. A note mentions Gary Sutphin winning a fishing outing at Lake Tahkenitch during a weekend in Reedsport.
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Portland
Ruth Ann Winters
Jim Winters
Church Workers Attend District Conference at Myrtlewood Camp
The Church of the Brethren held a district conference last week at Camp Myrtlewood near Bridge. Rev F H Barr of Myrtle Point chaired. About 135 attended including adults youths and children with Miss Annetta Mow returned missionary from India as principal speaker.
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Foot Church of Brethren
Camp Myrtlewood
Bridge
F. H. Barr
Myrtle Point
Annetta Mow
India
Barr
Two Local Selective Service Men Head for Final Induction
Two drafted men from the county selective service board travel to Portland for final physicals before induction. Jack Hunt of Coquille volunteered, and William Hindman of Sitkum CCC temp, with draft number sent from Fulton County board at Hickman Kentucky.
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Selective Service Board
Konday
Portland
Jack Hunt
Coquille
William Hindman
Sitkum CCC Temp
Fulton County Board
Hickman
Kentucky
Thirty Women Attend Homemakers Meet at Camp Myrtlewood
Thirty women will attend the Coos County Homemakers vacation camp at Camp Myrtlewood near Bridge from Wednesday to Sunday under Mrs. Dorothy Bishop. Family day is Sunday with visits from families of registrants. The camp ends Sunday noon. Instructors include Mrs. Harland Montgomery, Mrs. Alton McCue, Mrs. Fee Thompson, Mrs. Esther Ward, and Mrs. F. G. Wilson. Notables include Mrs. J H Dru liner, Mrs Arthur Bennett, Mrs. Pearl Miller, Mrs C E Miles, and Mrs Dorothy Hermann.
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Camp Myrlewood
Bridge
Coos County
Dorothy Bishop
Bishop
Mirs
Harland Montgomery
Millington
Alton McCue
Coquille
Fee Thompson
Greenacres
Esther Ward
North Bend
F. G. Wilson
Bandon
J H. Druliner
Arthur Bennett
Seyttle Point
Pearl Miller
Dora
C. E. Miles
Irs
Dorothy Hermann
Broadbent
Brodie Couple Buy Dr Moore House on 6th Street
Mr and Mrs Eldon Brodie purchased the residence formerly occupied by Dr W J Moore on 6th Street from Chris Nelson. They plan to move in sometime soon.
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Eldon Brodie
W. J. Moore
6Th Street
Chris Nelson
Townsend Delegates Report and Local Social Notes
Delegates returned to the Townsend convention in Buffalo New York. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosslow and Frank Scritchfield. A birthday potluck dinner followed by a musical program and a tap dance by Lou Ann Allen. Private Don Jones of the 188th infantry at Fort Lewis visited Myrtle Point with family. Lieut Vincent Hall, missionary from Jamaica, to speak at Church of Christ. Mrs. J L Burtis underwent surgery at Coquille hospital and is improving.
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Fort Lewise
Don Jones
188Th Infantry
Fort Lewis, Wash
Myrtle Point
Arthur Jones
Doris
Betty Jones
Vincent Hall
Jamaica
Church of Christ
Wer
Sanne Rakes
Mase
Ralph Edward Sackett
Point
Eax Eee
J Myere
J. L. Burtis
Coquille Hospital
Market quotes show mixed metals and gold trends
The report lists varying prices with metals at 0 ih bead 98.60, dulls to 7.08, and gold quoted around 13.50 with common, plus other figures such as 4250 and 90.08 with da 11.00, indicating fluctuating commodity levels.
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METS
Dr. White Leaves Myrtle Point Pastorate for Albany
Dr T M White chiropractor and six year pastor of the Church of Christ at Myrtle Point leaves for Albany to begin a new practice. He will stay until about August 15 to settle affairs before departing. Also note Stanley Felsher of Hamilton Army Air Corps has been promoted to corporal. Mr and Mrs Lundy visited a flower show in Bandon and Port Orford on Sunday.
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White
T. M. White
Church of Christ
Éyrtle
Point
Albany
Army Air Corps
Hamilton ‘Wield
Calif
Roper
Fragmented OCR Item Teases Unclear Friday Result
The readable text is garbled with no clear event, names, or location. It hints at a date or time but lacks concrete facts suitable for a coherent card.
Fort Washington Miss Jo Woolsey Reporters Scene
A fragmented wire service style note mentions Miss Jo Woolsey and a keeper and reporter. It hints at a scene at Fort Washington with a female reporter present.
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Anid
Sonia
Bateaery
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