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09 May 1946
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
1
Double Funeral Rites For Crash Victims Held
Funeral services were held for Leland Francia Allen 38 and Arthur K. Bretton 81 both of Powers who died in a automobile crash near Norway Saturday night. Interment was in Norway cemetery. A third victim George Owen Miller was also from Powers. Allen survived by his parents two brothers and two sisters. Bretton survived by his parents a brother and two sisters. Miller’s family listed as Mrs. J L Roger of Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thureday
Leland Francia Allen
Arthur KE. Bretton
Powers
Norway
Allen
C. EB. Allen
Powery
Brotten
Edward Brotten
Schroeder Chapel
J. W. Whesler
Norway Cemetery
George Owain Miller
J. L. Roger
Coquille
Bretton Wee
Glenn
Neal
South Pacific
Arnold Holsapple
Port Angeles
Yash
Yvonne
Brotton
Pfe Austin Brotton
Germany
Bette
Hollywood
Calif
Lols
Coos County High Track Crown Won By Marshfield
Marshfield captured the Coos County high school track and field title scoring 61 points on the Marshfield track. Coquille was second with 41, North Bend 38, and Myrtle Point 29. Bob Sanders of North Bend set a new county discus mark at 1458 feet 9 inches. Johnson of Coquille led the meet with two firsts two thirds and on the winning relay for 16½ points. Nichols of Myrtle Point and Sanders each had 12 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Coos County
Coquille
North Bend
Myrtle Point
Bob Sanders
Jansen
Johnson
Pointe Nichols
Sanders
Apple Blossom Time In Oregon Inspires Bumper Harvest Outlook
The article celebrates a record apple harvest season in Oregon, praising the abundant blossoms that promise rich yields of apples plums currants and berries. It highlights favorable spring conditions and notes orchards are heavy with fragrant blooms amid a low frost danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Normandy
Coos County
Coon
Demonstration Aid Returns to County for Summer Programs
Mina Patricia Smith, a part time emergency assistant and home demonstration agent in Coon County, will remain through May and June. She will conduct demonstrations this month on sugar saving cakes and icing and divides her time between Coon and Lane counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Patricia Smith
Coon County
Mias Smith
Coon
Lane
House guest from Gillette visits Whitakers
Mildred Saunders of Gillette Wyoming is the house guest of Mr and Mrs How ard Whitaker during a local visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Mildred Saunders
Gillette, Wyo
Howard Whitaker
Portland Visit By Schroeder Sona And Dr Thom as
Henry A Schroeder and Sona team along with Dr H H Thomas of Mast hospital were weekend visitors in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
F Tan Schroeder
Henry A. Schroeder & Sona
H. H. Thomas
Mast Hospital
Judge Felsheim Backs County Unit School Plan
County Judge Louis D. Felsh eim backs adoption of a county unit school administration plan. He argues it gives all children in the county equal education chances and tax funding spread over the area. The plan votes June 17 at annual district meetings except Coos Bay North Bend Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis D. Felsheim
Cleheim
Coos Bay
North Bend
Coquille
Coos County Appoints New Sanitarian Eugene Fields
Coos county greets Eugene Fields as the new sanitarian, deputized as a state deputy health officer. He will enforce state sanitary regulations on restaurants water supply sewage disposal and plumbing from the courthouse health department office. Fields previously served in maritime and naval medical roles and will relocate with his family when houses are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Eugene Fields
Fields
Coosa County
Clackamas County
County Health Department
Filtds
State Health Department
Canitarian
Maritime Commission
Navy
Maritime Service
Pharmachat
Budget Meeting Slated For County Committee
The 1946 county budget committee will convene its first meeting on Tuesday June 4. Members include John Hawkins and John Cook of Coos Bay J D Carl of Arago and all three county court members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesaday
John Hawkins
John Cook
Coos Bay
J D. Carl
Arago
Visiting Mother at Salem Sanitarium
Mian Dorothy Morley, a patient at the Salem sanitarium, is spending a short visit with her mother Mrs. Richard Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mian
Dorothy Morley
Sanitarium
Salem
Richard Arnold
Taken Home Wag ner Moved From Mast Hospital
Charles Wagner, recently hospitalized after a minor stroke, was discharged to his home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wagner
Mast Hospital
Mountain Lilac Draws Crowds Across Hills and Curry County
Mountain Lilac is in full bloom across surrounding hills and into Curry County drawing daily crowds of flower lovers who marvel at the rich coloring and heavy profusion of blooms. Oldtimers rarely remember bushes so heavily loaded with blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Idee
Curry County
Myrtle Point Juniors Clinch County Track Title
Myrtle Point Juniors edge North Bend and Marshfield at Coos Bay to win the county grade track meet as the final relay shifts them from third to a narrow victory. Final scores mark Myrtle Point 38, North Bend 87 percent, Coos Bay 36 with Coquille, Bunker Hill, and Cons River following. Parry wins shot put and broad jump. Jenkins takes 100 yard dash. other point winners include Hammock Pinkley and Haynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
North Bend
Marshfield
Coos Bay
Coquille
Bunker Hill
Cons River
Jenkins
Ligons
Krantz
Parry
Kenneth Parry
Marvin Hammock
Jack Pinkley
Don Haynes
County WCTU Meets At Myrtle Point Church
Coos County W C T U held an all day institute at the Church of the Brethren with visitors from North Bend Coos Bay Coquilla Arago and Myrtle Point. Morning sessions planned for future work presiding officer Mrs C C Farr. Afternoon program featured soloists devotionals prayers talks and temperance discussion led by local clergy and choir numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Wcc. T.U
Arago
Myrtle Point
Church of the Brethren
North Bend
Coos Bay
Coquilla
C. C. Farr
Orlin Lett
Elmer Wicks
Robert Hood
Presbyterian Church
Wilmer Briggs
Methodist Church
Miles Blickenstaff
Trout fishing slow near streams as salmon limits loom
Local anglers report slow trout catches in nearby streams while word about salmon limits from Gold Beach persists. Most big takes seem to occur a day before trips or after return, leaving reports of catches uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Beach
Lions Softball Team Challenges Bay Champions
The Bay Lions meet the Coquille Valley champions as the Lions pledge a quick dusting off of any challengers including the Coquille Lions or Rotarians who claim the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
On Bay
Coquille Valley Service Clubs
Coquille Lions
Rotarians
Third Appraiser Appointed in Coos County
Robert Macleod joins County Assessor Charles Forrest’s staff as the third building appraiser for a county wide reassessment. He previously served two years as deputy assessor, then moved to Tucson to manage an apartment building with his wife. He will stay until next fall. Other appraisers are Francis Flannagan of Coos Bay and John Bryan of Coquille. The team will inspect new constructions and revalue all buildings, noting some 30 to 40 year old structures not yet on the rolls for possible sheriff’s five year reassessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Macleod
Randon
Charles W. Forrest
Goon County
MacLeod
Tucson
Ariz
Francis Flannagan
Coos Bay
John Bryan
Coquille
Forrest
Discussion on Coos health officer appointment scheduled
A discussion on appointing a new health officer to succeed Dr Edward J Dehne is set for Tuesday May 14. Miss June Gavin representing the state board of health will attend the county court session at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Edward J Dehne
Wee
June Gavin
State Board of Health
Mrs Barker Hosts Presbyterian Aid Meeting
The Presbyterian Aid plans a Wednesday luncheon at Mrs. E Barker home at 1 30. Members attend the business session and are asked to bring aprons for the May apron sale.
Bowerses Start Month-Long Visit to Indiana Relatives
Mr and Mrs R C Bowers left at week’s start for a month long visit with relatives in Ellhart and South Bend Indiana. They traveled by car to the eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Bowers
Ellhart
South Bend
Indiana
Lady Colfers Field Day At Country Club
Feminine golfers turned out at the country club for a field day event. The gathering showcased local competitors and hosted informal matches among women players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Colfers
Government Adverts For Post Office Rental
Postmaster Ernest Waethine reports government notices seeking 1200 or more feet of space for a Point post office with a five to ten year lease. Local residents feel the current old bank building at Spruce and 4th streets will be used until a suitable new structure is built. There is a high demand for about 100 lock boxes not presently available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Waethine
Pospcation Aartment
Point Post Office
Bank
Spruce and
4Th Streets
Watkins
Commercial Fishermen Fined Heavily in Coos Bay Case
Two Coos Bay fishermen Clyde Earl Irion and Wm Lewis Lorsing faced fines of 204 dollars each after being arrested at 3:00 am Sunday by R E Steele and Ray Gardner for bass and shad fishing in the North Fork of Coos River. Police impounded three nets and a 16 foot plywood boat valued at 600 dollars, with the vessel and equipment seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
Coos River
Alilan A. Hall
Justice of the Perce
R. E. Steele
Coos County
Ray Gardner
Curry County
Clyde Earl Irion
Lewis Lorsing
Soine
Business Visitor From Bandon In Myrth Point
Joe Starcavich of the Bandon vicinity visited Myrth Point on Wednesday for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Starcavich
Bandon
Myrth Point
War assets plan offers special sale May 18
Portland regional War Assets Administration chief C T Mudge announced a special price tag sale starting May 18 for priority holders plus liaison and other aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C T. Mudge
Portland
Ansets Administration
Sheriff Tommy Gibbons Named Grand Marshal in Portland Race
Ramsey County Minnesota Sheriff Tommy Gibbons, famed for his 16 round go with Jack Dempsey, will serve as grand marshal of the Portland Race Fest march and parade event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Gibbons
Ramsey County
Minn
Jack Dempsey
Portland
Bulb Price Case Cites Odd Figures in Odd Exchange
A garbled note references bulbs priced at 20 in the skies and a case involving 108 and 300 dollar amounts. It hints at a sale or exchange with minimal clear details. No definite names or places are readable, leaving the exact event unclear.
Timber Operations Near Powers Hampered by Snow
A logging crew under Clyde Thorp of Powers operates eight miles east of Powers at the Coos Bay Lamber company camp No. 1. They harvest Port Orford white cedar and other timber, with about thirty five thousand trees. Operations have been slowed by heavy snow with a foot in early April and three feet later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Coos Bay
Hazel Sawyer Returns Home From Visit in Town
Mrs Hazel Sawyer returned to her Eugene home after a brief stay as a house guest of Mr and Mrs I J Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Sawyer
Eugene
Mrs. I. J. Times
Surprise Charivari Wedding of Mr and Mrs Ben Nichols
A brief social item notes the wedding of Mr Ben Nichols and his bride, with guests and venue details sparse but indicating a formal society event. The notice highlights the couple’s new status and local congratulations from friends and neighbors.
Poles Repaired by Club Members in Athletic Equipment Work
Members of the ons club repaired division athletic lighting poles. The effort focused on restoring poles used in outdoor events and ensuring safe setup for upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ons Club
Athletic Ld Litting
Funeral Flight To San Francisco Mentioned In Dispatch
A funeral procession was mentioned in a dispatch noting a funeral that followed an army transport flight to San Francisco. The brief underscores military movement and ceremonial departure connected to the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Gideons Of County Plan April Meeting and Bible Dedication
The Coos County Camp of the Gideons held a monthly meeting at the Church of Christ in Point April 28. A reception for visiting Gideons and townspeople ended with a dedication of Bibles for Bunker Hill school children and a presentation by Don Farr of Coguille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Gideons
Church of Christ
Ween Point
Haeinesatra
Don Farr
Coguille
Church of the Brethren
Arago
Mage
First Strawberries Offered On Market Near Moyville
L V Barklow ranch east of Moyville reports the first strawberries offered on the market this year after a week of limited private sales. The event marks the season's initial fruit sale in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Barklow
Point
Tourney notes and schedule from Comite Valley area
Fragmentary OCR mentions upcoming tourney events linked to Comite Valley with scattered deadlines and floor notes. Details are incomplete but indicate game plans and partner venues for the weekend.
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Coos
Asaehere
California
Elf Company
Felsheim
Mountain Lilac
M. P
WCTU
Tay
P. O
Ng Oo Boy Union High’ Band
la County
Fae Semkek
Ie College Gros
Comite
Eiab
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