Local social notes and visits around Marshfield
Community brief listing arrivals and departures of residents visiting from Oregon and California. Melvin Barklow arrives from Oakland Poly. G A R convention attendees Mrs Arnold and Mr King in Corvallis for three days. A A Ames and Eugene Kinnicutt gold prospecting near Grants Pass. Summer school prep for Robert Clarke in Eugene. Families visiting Bandon area, trips to Marshfield, Heceta Beach, and local picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Arnold
Ellen King
Corvallis
Arnold
King
A. A. Ames
Eugene Kinnicutt
Gravee Creek
Grants Gass
Rogue River
Mule Creek
Eaton Ridge
Doe Swamp
Kinnicutt
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
Colorado
Local Social Notes Highlight Crescent City Visitors
Mrs Hamilton on Crescent City staff notes Audrey Lundy and Gaile Edgarton visiting Oregon City and Myrtle Point. Edgarton’s brother Attorney William Edgarton of Los Angeles also involved. Mrs Lewellen’s family visited in Coquille while Rev Sumerlin recovers. Weather hot in Medford. Dodge and Baker traveled to Medford and Roseburg for work. State Grange attendance in Silverton exceeds 1300 with visits to Hubbard by Fearnley and Braden relatives. Melba Myers slowly recovering from rheumatism after surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Lundy
Wm. Lundy
Gaile Edgarton
Los Angeles
Oregon City
Myrtle Point
Edgarton
William Edgarton
Grove
Miss Lundy
W E Lewellen
Coquille
State Grange
Silverton
Oregon
Martin Schmidt
Norway
Ed Delletsen
Sf Coquilie
W H Fearnley
Frances
Fearley
L. S
Visitors Sing of Myrtle Point Climate and Boomlet
Readers report Myrtle Point as a pleasant stop with many visitors praising the climate and local prospects. Businessmen, travelers, and officials from Portland to Seattle stay at the Myrtle hotel while touring the area, noting good lumber trades, highway views, and potential ranch purchases.
Students Prepare Campaign Against State University Merger
Oregon students mobilize under Arthur Potwin Albany and Constance Baker of Giants Pass to oppose a proposed consolidation uniting the University of Oregon and Oregon State College. They warn of higher costs, loss of institutional identity, and fewer local job opportunities for roughly 4 200 self supporting students, urging support for separate institutions and the State Board of Higher Education plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cur Insolidat
We Mayer Institutes of Higher Education
Oregon
Arthur Potnaur
Albany
Eugene
Potwin
Coralis
Force of Education
Universal
State College
Regon
Corvallis
Potwis
Monmouth
Robert Hall
University of Oregon
Poatwin
State Board of Higher Education
Obituary notices from Coos County including Wong Barton and Currie
The page records deaths and funerals in Coos County Oregon. Hannah Barton Wong, born March 1 1880 in Missouri, dies at 80 at her daughter Lucy Barklews home in West Myrtle Point after a short illness. Her long life spans Missouri Oregon Oregon Oregon and various moves with marriages to W G W Orr and J H Barton. Funeral held at the Brethren church with interment at Myrtle Point centers. Samuel A Hufford, 81, dies at Knife Hospital after stomach cancer. Survived by wife Margaret and children Frank Elmer Lillian Mary and more. Funeral at Schroeder and Gann chapel with burial at lower notte Odd Fellows cemetery. Joseph A Currie, native of Missouri, dies at son Arthur Currie’s Coquille home. Survived by four sons Arthur Ralph Keith Bert and others and three daughters. Burial arrangements pending with family noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanna
Wong Barton
Hannah Barton
Misgouri
Lucy Barklew
West Nyrtle Point
Plains
California
W Orr
Lesanun
Oregon
Tovos County
Orr
Wis
J H Barton
Rtle Point
Edirr
Margaret Allen
Om Orr
Brock
Analauf
Mary Benefield
Eased T Joon
Cottage Grove
Luc S Harrison
West Myrtle Point
Lovily Orr
Samue
Alexander Sulfford
Samuel A Huffired
Knife Hospital
Coquille
Hufford
Sury Goare
Margaret Atelia
Frank M Hufford
Elmer Hufford
Os Hufford
Lillian Touer Cogudle
Lo A Hufford
Falls Creek
Mary Ward
Flaobe'h Fox
Leneve
Schroeder
Ann
T R Jackran
Lower Notte
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Joseph A (Currie
Miseur
Arthur Currie
Arthur S Currie
Coos County
Ralph
Keith
Albion Mont
Bert
Eugene
W H. Rober
Conrad Bloom
Betty Currie
Charles E Currie
Cross Valley
Cal
KNIFE HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL WELFARE
Mrs Hoe Hunt of Coquille receives treatment after a severe flu attack and prolonged illness. Mrs George Wasson and daughter Bess return to North Bend, then visit Wasson’s mother before heading back. Anderson recovers from logging camp injuries. Joe Boutin undergoes major surgery and improves. Mrs Ne Milligan of Coquille leaves hospital for home. Rev R G Sumerlin of Portland visits locally at Local Theater. Phillip Monstaghe of Coquille handles projection at Hiland Theater while William Baker works at Roge Theater in Roseburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoe Hunt
Coquille
George Wasson
North Bend
Bess
Side Anderson
Joe Boutin
Ne, Milligan
R G Sumerlin
Portland
Phillip Mofstague
Hiland Theater
William Baker
Roge Theater
Roseburg
4 H Club Promotes Fire Prevention Across Oregon
The 4-H Club launches a statewide fire safety drive in Oregon led by the State Fire Marshal and the Extension Service at Oregon State College. About 20,000 youths will spread fire prevention practices to homes and farms, with awards and a 24 page manual to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Oregon State College
Indlice
Department of the State Fire Marshal
Seymour
Martha Avert
State Fire Marchal Department
Seymour State
W J Gilmore
Agricultural Engineering Department
National Board of Fire
Hi Averth
Thas
Oregons
Fragmented Oregon fire-safety initiative preview
Fragmented OCR passage references a large Oregon safety experiment, aiming to test national and state fire-safety individuals and organizations and asserting commitment not to fail. Names, dates, or concrete actions are unclear due to text damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Octopus Attack Report At Port Orford Alarmed Curry County
E L White district warden of Curry county escaped a near fatal encounter on a Port Orford beach while clamming. He and a companion killed the octopus after it wrapped tentacles around his arms. White claimed the creature measured about six feet across and was seven to eight feet across with a broad spread, and they transported part of the carcass to Port Orford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. White
Curry County
Port Orford
White
Port Pit
Plan for Boy Scout Award Boosts Forestry Work
Tentative plans are under way to design a badge or medal for Boy Scouts in the state who perform outstanding work in forestry promotion or timber protection. A Rowateck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RO Wateck
Scout leaders discuss state merit work for forestry awards
A leader keen on scout work heads a committee for a preliminary phase tied to awards. The plan will be discussed with scout leaders across the state to craft a workable approach. Suggestions include State Board of Forestry judging merit service and recognizing forestry knowledge and laws in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Forestry
Births in California and Oregon Families
Mr and Mrs F Wright of Calistoga California welcomed a seven pound boy on June 18. This is their second child. Lawrence age six will start school. Mrs Wright is Joe Mast’s daughter and formerly bookkeeper at the Bank of Myrtle Point. A baby boy also arrived for Mr and Mrs Frank Herker of Bridge. He is the fourth child and second son in that family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F . Wright
Calistoga
California
Lawrence
Sil
Wright
Joe Mast
Bank of
Myrtle Point
Mir
Frank Herker
Bridge
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Ne Toahone
Teheol
Melvin Barklow
Mabs Berkiow
Secu
Atreet
Oakland Poly
Robert Clarke
H. Clarke
Bander
O H Clarke
Robert
H. D Clarke
Richmond
Bandon
William Mast
Orvile Mast
Jack
Lavern
Hamilton
Washington
Paloo Alto
C E Houser
Marshfield
Misa Helen Endicott
Irving Ireland
Elizabeth
Mr and
Mra 1
Elmer Russell
Tom Summerlin
Silver Falls
Rube Morris
Lawrence Rackleff
Broadbent
Richard Swanson
Marguerite Phillips
Heceta Beach
Mrs
Jesse F McHenry
Vieting
Charles Parker
Winchester
G. M. Parker
North Fork
F. L. Moon
Dick Braden
Marsh- Neld
W R Pahl
Banden
L. A Bernier
Lula Jarvis
Mra Bernier
Jarvis
Lloyd Jarvis
Rock Creek
Frank Young
Frank Jr
Lakeside
Frem Bandon
C. G Garoutte
Velma
Frem
Edward Huebner
South Sixes
Karl Kaufman
County Chamber of Comatch
Eckley
Janet Hall
Aileen Dement
Aileen
Ellis Dement
Fortland
Ranton
Methodist Church
Medford
E A Dodge
Melba Myers
W J Sonsken
Martha Sonsken
Santa Monica
Myrtic Hotel
Canada
E Manther
Myrtle Hotel
Manthers
Powers
Brewster Valey
Leonard Deveraux
Adams
E J Hobb
Robb
Fali
W S Manley
Wilma
Mass Manley
Jum Button
C H. Lewis
Southern Pacific
W L. Gray
Gray
E Grace
Ro Clayton
E. O Carter
Estabrook
O11 Co
Tom J Brown
Brown
W J Sommers
Sommers
Chicago
Hood River
Willamette Valley
Forest Rangers
Keith Young
Wm. H. Roach
Salem
Baker City
Mr Kessler
Kessler
Kesdler
EB. A. Solberg and Son
Red & White
Corvallie
Myrtle
Herald
Thomas
Schall
Minnesota
Preates
Capitol Plaza
Church of the Brethren
The
Brethren Church
Ke ¢ H Barklow
Joseph Alexander Currie
Farmers Store
Hub Clothing & Shoe Co
Russell
Shawn
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