Oldsters Honored on Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day program lists speakers and performances with violin solos by David and Steven Koch, vocal by Mary Jo Whitaker, and a pioneer address by Lans Lenove. Women’s Club members organized events, served as hostesses and decorators, and attendees enjoyed refreshments and stories.
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Louvisa Lee
A. Theodore Smith
J. M
Womens Club
Joe Laird
Dent
Coos “Curry
David Koch
Steven Koch
Steven
David
Mary Jo Whitaker
Lans Lenove
Peg Rater
Ray Harris
Delilah Rema
Myers
Ellis Dement
Women’s Club
Glen Putnam
Kenneth Baker
Paul Dawkins
Waldemar Gurney
Tom Forrest
L. A. la Flamme
W. L. Bell
G. Rossow
Floyd Hall
E. C. Barker
T. G. Sumerlin
Howard Whitaker
Henry Schroeder
R. C. Bowers
Louis Shindall
Local Condolence List Names Many Mrs and Ms
Corsages and gifts listed for several titled ladies including Mrs. Jraybramt Mrs. Ac Areset Mrs. Bark ley Mrs Verne vraneparatin L. Powrie Mrs. E Doyle and others. Names appear with Mrs and Miss prefixes and postwar style initials.
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H. Clarno
Jraybramt
Jmrs
A Crim
P Barkley
Verne Vraneparatin L. Powrie
E. E. Doyle
C. D. Mast
Howard Rackleff
J. M. Myers
A. L. Powrie
Ralph Kring
C. D
E. O . Sempert
T. G. Sumerlin
Oregon Fire Prevention Report 1955 Deaths and Causes
The 1955 marshal’s report shows 77 fire deaths in Oregon with 54 in homes and 28 in children under five. Major causes include careless smoking 25 and heating appliances 22, with 43 dwelling fires accounting for all dwelling fire deaths. Fire chief John urges home inspections for safety.
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Oregon
John
Local Div-Digs Vie in Bandon Tournament Day
Local golfers from Coquille Valley and Bandon prepare for a Sunday tournament at the Coquille Valley club house. Sign up at the Country club to join the Bandon event and ensure fair foursomes if local players fill the field.
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Bandon
Robert Ley
Coquille Valley Club
Louie Felsheim
Louie
Coos County
Planning Commission discusses critical Myrtle Point water crisis
Planning Commissioner meeting centers on dire water supply with less than 24 hours on hand and potential five day storage need. City administrator Ben Schols warns of catastrophe under current setup and cites storage capacity near condemnation by the County Health department. Mayor Bill Eads praises commission effort while stressing zoning and city planning roles. The group also notes cooperation with Cooked Food & Fancy Work sale at Gray's-Dorcas Society. CARD OF THANKS We extend thanks for sympathy and floral tributes after bereavement.
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Ben Schols
County Health Department
Bill Eads
Myrtle Point
Martin Kincheloc
New Highway Bill Aims to Aid Oregon Roads
A report details a formal inquiry into how much money the Forest Service spends in Oregon on access roads and related projects. The article notes ongoing discussions at both national and local levels about forest service expenditures and road funding.
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United States Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Oregon
Oregon Cadets Meet Dean’s List Honor at West Point
A Fourth District report notes four Oregon cadets at the U S Military Academy West Point are on the Dean’s List, placing in the top 25 percent of their class. Names include Bruce Hamilton Ashland John B Stone Florence John H Peckham Swisshome and Terence Howard Medford.
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Oregon
Military Academy
West Point
Fourth Congressional District
Bruce Hamilton
Ashland
John B. Stone
Florence
John H. Peckham
Swisshome
Terence Howard
Farmers Home Administration to Hold Coos Curry Meetings
Farmers in Coos and Curry counties are invited to informational sessions led by Wendell L. Harris, the local FmHA representative. The next meeting is May 16, 1956, at 1:00 PM in the County Extension Agent's office in Coquille, with supervisor hours 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Discussion will cover production and subsistence loans for family-type farms buying livestock, farm and home supplies, feed, seed, lime, and fertilizer.
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Coos
Curry Counties
Farmers Home Administration
Wendell L. Harris
Coquille
Farmers Home Loans Offer Short to Long Terms
The Farmers Home Administration outlines loan terms from one to seven years based on loan purpose and borrower ability to pay. Emergency loans are available to farmers in designated counties Coos and Curry affected by recent floods and high winds. The office is Room 210, Post Office Building, Eugene, with supervisor day every Monday.
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Harris
Coos
Curry
The
Farmers Home Administration
Post Office
Eugene
Rummage Sale Planned by Episcopal Guild
Rummage sale scheduled for Friday and Saturday May 11 and 12 at the Legion Hall hosted by the Episcopal Guild. Proceeds go toward church programs and community outreach.
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Legion Hall
Episcopal Guild
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Walt Disney
Music Land
Douglas
Gray’s
Nevada
California
Wm. Jewett
James Jewett
Géo. Jewett
U. S
Ima
Hormell
Owen
Friskie
Bluhill
Boyd's
M.J.B
Roseburg
Galeries and
Bup
Bate
Medford
Unk
Merald
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