John T. Ross Remembered as Coos Pioneer in Railroad Work
A long obituary recounts John T. Ross of Myrtle Point, a Norwegian-born railroad veteran who helped build the Geary road in San Francisco and the Powers Myrtle Point line. It notes his crews, ties from local mills, the Yellowstone steamer, and his pride in a 50 year Masonic pin and Shrine membership.
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Attique
Ross
Geary Railroad
San Francisco
Calif
James Rolph
Golden Gate City
San Francisco Chronicle
California
Myrtle Point
Yellowstone
Eddie Sewell
Sewell
Herald
Powers
Norway
Middle West
The
Union
Broadbent Mercantile owners host May 8 celebration
Broadbent Mrs J R Johnson and others plan an opening party for new owners Mr and Mrs Charles Evans on Saturday May 8 from 2 to 5 pm at Bonniksen's lawn if weather allows. Evans from Portland, former L Abbes Wine manager, take over Broadbent store from Mr Bonniksen who began in 193? hold. Local events include skating party at Tanglewood and various visits, with several residents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J R_ Johnson
C M_ Bonniksen
Broadbent Mercantile Company
Charles Evans
Bonniksen
Grange Hall
Broadbent
Fred True
Coquille
Evans
Portland
L'Abbes
Tanglewood
Sandis
Gus Schroeder
Darwin Gulstromande Marxaim
Arza Smith
Violet Miller
Bob Carman
Ray Baker
Glenn Fry
Joyce Anderson
Elsie Forrest
Roseburg
Local Society Notes Highlight May Meetings and Visits
A string of social visits unfolds in Astoria and nearby towns as Mr and Mrs Tom Forrest and others visit the Kenneth Stone household. PTA plans a May 11 potluck at the gym while Grange and Farm Bureau activities include new officers and a guest speaker from Bandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Smith
Charles Evans
Grange
Earl Roger
State Grange
Myrtle Point
Tom Forrest
Mefflin Stewart
Kenneth Kissell
Sec
Verlin Moore
Trens
Robert Palmer
Tuck
Elsie Forrest
Bened Parry
Norway
C. M. Bonniksen
Bonnikeen
Dora Jorgensen
Eureka
Calif
R. E. Tonini
Vern Brightman
Ferndale
Mary Richmond
Cal
Benniksen
Annie Jacobsen
Coos Bay
Maggie Simmons
W. E. Cross
Coquille
Franklin Crook Serves With Army In 8th Carolina
Franklin Crook of Myrtle Point Oregon serves with Fort Bragg North Carolina units during the Flashburn operations. He enlisted May 19 1953 after jump school at Fort Benning and serves as driver and welder in the transportation section of Headquarters Battery 89th Abn FA Battalion.
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Franklin Crook
ARMY
Carolina
Fort Campbell
Kentucky
Pfe
Charles W Crook
Myrtle Point
Ore
Fort Bragg
Crook
Fort Benning
1Th
89Th
Abn FA
Pfo Crook
University of Oregon
Miss Marcia Hubble Enjoys Myrtle Point Weekend Visit
Sitkum News reports Miss Marcia Hubble of Myrtle Point visited over the weekend at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Jenkins. Local families hosted visitors including Art Hoisington of Orland Cal and Mrs Alden Bright of Roseburg while children held a school fair with a pet show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wilson
Marcia Hubble
Myrtle Point
Arthur Jenkins
Art Hoisington
Orland
Cal
Elmer Strode
Julius Benham
Binger Laird
Roseburg
Kenneth
Ivan Laird
Ed Abernethy
Laura Kirsch
Edward Rasmussen
George
Harold Miller
Myrtle Iee
Earl Wilson
Rs. Alden Bright
Charles Wilson
Duane Netland
Eee
Sands
Fe Eee
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John T. Ross
Coos
Smith and Powers
C A Smith
A H_ Powers
Marino
Italy
Tom Leifeste
Mary
Arthur Hoisington
Carl Ehrig
Bridge
Bulova
Enka
Jrwete Oncien Brecotet
Dolly Mapteen
Jewets
Knife Bros. Jewelers
Myrtle Point, Ore
Thrifties
Mew
Thrifts
Kraft Miracle
NBC
RITZ
Shafter New Potatoes
Ves An
REE Delivery
Sitkum News
Simmons
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
Gold Beach
Olympia
Olympie Brewing Co
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