Mast Hospital to Close in Myrtle Point June 15
In southwestern Oregon, Mast Hospital will close June 15 after 20 years in operation. Dr H H Thomas, owner and longtime administrator, plans to leave Myrtle Point to join the State Tuberculosis Hospital at Salem by September 1. Local residents seek a path to keep the facility open, with talks ongoing about Dr Beber returning from military service and other potential continuations.
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Mast Hospital
Tts
Oregon
HH. Thomas
Thomas
Myrtle Point
State Tuberculosis Hospital
Balem
R H Mast
RE P Beber
Beber
Camp Lee
Imla
Mast
W W Davis
Pioneer Merchant Visiting In M. P.
Charles E. Carl pioneer merchant of Myrtle Point travels from Pacific Grove California with his wife Mrs Carl visiting relatives and old friends from 40 years ago. They plan to go to Portland to see brother Ira W. Carr attorney. Mrs Carr is an ordained minister and radio broadcaster at KYA San Francisco and founder of the Christian Fellowship Retreat of California.
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Charles E. Carl
Myrtle Point
Mr.Carl
Pacific Grove
Cal
Carl
Oregon
John Carl
Arago
Annie Lett
Rose Garrett
Portland
Ira W. Carr
Mra Carr
KYA
San Francisco
Christian Fellowship Retreat of California
Schroeder Store Light Adds Neon Signs After Remodel
Three new neon signs brighten the Henry A Schroeder storefront on Spruce street. The remodeled store opens the second floor furniture room via elevator and a ramp replaces steps. Clerks resume full work as remodeling nears completion.
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Henry A Schroeder & 8Ems
Spruce Street
Delicious Beef Feed At Paul Breuer Ranch
A Sunday gathering at the Paul Breuer ranch on the Middle Fork enjoyed a meat feast featuring bear meat. The two year old bear trapped on Sugar Leaf by Vietor Howard had fattened on lambs and was killed before the feast. Several locals attended and, after the meal, a portion of the meat was stored while the rest was consumed on the spot.
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Paul Breuer
Rog Grant
Bud Griffin
Ben Brewer
Vietor Howard
Bruin
Paul Breeer
Montha
Paul
Paul Brewer
Calls Ordered For 71 Draftees
Seventy one men aged 26 to 30 registered with the Coon Bay selective service board face speedy induction under an order received last week. The list will be pared down by exemptions not on records. Four more orders to report for induction will be sent in a few days, then cases will be reviewed.
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Coon Bay
Draft Board
Wsembeor
Coos County Land Deals Total $20 000 This Week
County court listed two land sales totaling 20000 dollars with the largest 11357 dollars paid by M Nohrling J L White and Jack White doing business as Powers Mill for 980 acres in section two township 81 range 18 west. Harold Wailing and wife bought 160 acres in section 82 township 2 south range 11 west for 5260 dollars.
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Coos County
M. Nohrling
J L. Whitehouse
Jack White
Powers Mill Company
Harold Wailing
First Of Several New Stores Opened In Myrtle Point
The Southwestern Tire store opened this week in the Southwestern Motors building, selling Goodyear products and auto accessories. Phil Alborne manages the firm with Miss Ann Whekly in the office and Kenneth Talley as sale lead. The shop installs a large vulcanizing plant and seeks a local man, preferably a discharged veteran, to learn the vulcanizing trade.
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Myrtle Point
Southwestern Tire
Goodyear
Southwestern Motors
Callison
S. Phil Alborne
Ann Whekly
Coquille
Kenneth Talley
Coos County
Oregon
Alborn
Charming Coral King Snake Visits Herald Staff
A resident of Agness brings a red and black coral king snake to the Herald office claiming the species is common locally. The snake, harmless though resembling the poisonous coral snake, had spent a week in a grain sack before slithering into a back shop corner.
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Charming Coral King Snake
Herald Staff
Agneas
Herald
Portland Oregonian
Arthur M Greenhill
Portland Zoo
Oregonian
California
Oregon
Herald Office
Agness
Schroeders Attend Upstate Meetings In Portland
Mr and Mrs Elton Schroeder spend the week in Portland area with Mr Schroeder at a Lions convention at Dorchester house and Mrs Schroeder at the Eastern Star grand lodge in Portland. They will be joined Saturday by Mr and Mrs Henry A Schroeder who travel by train to attend the timberline lodge furniture men convention and plan to return early next week.
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Elton Schroeder
Portland
Vicinity
Schroeder
Dorchester House
Martin Is Fined In Circuit Court
George Albert Martin aged 69 of Riverton was fined 100 dollars in circuit court after a jury conviction for failing to render aid at an accident scene. Judge Dale King also sentenced him to 80 days in county jail, suspended on payment, linked to a crash that killed his companion Carl Morley on a highway south of Coquille.
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George Albert Martin
Riverton
Dale King
Martin
Carl Frank Morley
Coquille
Fire Prevention School Held for Coos Patrol Wardens
A three day Fire Prevention School for Coos Fire Patrol association wardens and lumber and logging operation workers took place at the fire patrol headquarters in Coos Bay. Five instructors from the state forester's office conducted the sessions led by district warden Keith Young.
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Coos
Hiland Theatre Receives Fresh Fare and New Seats
The Hiland Theatre undergoes redecorating with fresh paint in the foyer and entrance. New chairs have shipped and will be installed soon along with new carpets and decorations to elevate the theatre among the state’s top venues.
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Hiland
Japanese 'Bomb' Proves Intricate Weather Apparatus
A family from Myrtle Point reported a mysterious object found near the Powers Glendale road. State police determined it was an intricate weather recording device from the US Weather Bureau, designed to reach 12 miles high and report conditions via parachute.
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George Bangness
Myrtle Point
Geneva
Mariflyn Green
Coos
Curry
Douglas
US Weather Bureau
Camp White
Myrtle Point Rodeo Plans Signed for July Show
Contracts signed by Mack Barbour and the Myrtle Point Vaqueros set a July rodeo with Barbour’s famed buckers in Myrtle Point. Events include bronc riding bulldogging calf roping and a wild cow milking contest plus calf roping for 10 to 14 year olds. A downtown parade queen contest cowboy band and dances are all planned with regional rodeo clubs invited to enter.
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Myrtle Point
Pendleton
Mack Barbour
Klamath Falls
Cheyenne
Selinas
Barbour
Vaqueros
Fair Grounds
Harold Clarno
Bert Brewster
Sa Gurney
A. Roush
Coos Bay Saddle Chuir
Coquille Ranters
Bandon Saddle Club
Beedeport
Roseburg Poliee
Principal Named For Jaster Hirkh
Principal designation for Jaster Hirkh is announced with Robert E. Bright of Portland and Curtis Beckham among the veterans mentioned, reflecting a local educational leadership transition.
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Jaster Hirkh
Robert E. Bright
Portland
Lawsuit Filed In Road Mishap
Herbert and Snyder sue Andrew H Weber W A Gage Roy Osborne and G C Weber over a July 2 1945 Myrtle Point area wreck. Plaintiff seeks 5000 general damages 411 50 medical care 7 60 for glasses and 2160 loss of wages claiming loose bench and loose items caused the truck crash.
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Suk
Herbert &. Snyder
Andrew H. Weber
W. A. Gage
Roy Osborne
G. C. Weber
Dbesitems
Harmony Mill
Snyder
Myrtle Point
Sampa
Smyder
Marbleing Set Hearing of Objections to Coes County
Objections set for hearing in Coes County as officials schedule a review of claims and disputed items. The session aims to resolve concerns and determine next steps in the proceedings.
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Mmaring
Coes County
Spring Handicap Golf Tourney At The Club
Play is underway in the spring handicap golf tournament at the club. The event must be completed before Sunday June 17 with many players listed including George Linn Bob Harris Ray Butcci O L Wood Rose Holi men Clayton Mast Oecar Hendricks and others.
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George Linn
Bob Harris
Ray Butcci
O. L. Wood
Rose Holimen
Clayton Mast
Oecar Hendricks
Roland Bowers
Dutch Clintex
Butch Briner
Lloyd Claver
John Arnold
Verle Johnson
John Lawterback
Spike Lee- He
Andy Richardson
Lyte Carver
Noble Chowning
Jen Heotiman
C. A. Noyes
Harry Demem
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