War Front Youths Reach Home On Short Leaves
Pfc Hugh C Gearhart son of Dora residents Mrs and Mrs M Gearhart is home briefly en route to Greensberry. Cpl Howard Huntley returns to Jackson Miss for air corps duties after a week at home. Pvt Lester W Hansen formerly of Broadbent visits from Fort Leonard Wood to see his son Gene Hansen graduate from Union High School. Boris Zinn writes his parents he enjoys reading the Herald from the South Pacific. Lieut Bob Belloni mails from New Guinea about homelike scenery and earning a service ribbon star. Pvt Dallas Lo Workman returns to tank duties after 10 days at home. Bill McCracken on 30 day leave from air corps Machinist, plans Alameda Calif posting after 18 months in South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Pfc
Hugh C. Gearhart
2. M Gearhart
Greensberry
N. C
Cpl
Howard Huntley
Air Corps
Jackson, Miss
Ed Hunt
Sen
Pvt
Lester W. Hansen
Broadbent
Fort Leonard Wood
Gene Hansen
Union High School
B. Zinn
Boris
Herald
Russell Islands
New Guinea
Bob Belloni
Mia Dollani
Bob
Dallas Lo Workman
Army
W OG Workman
Workman
Ft. Knox
Camp Campbell
Bill McCracken
Chas Mce- Cracken
Statea
South Pacific
Alameda
Calif
Sea Serpent Reported Found In California
Mrs Joseph Bognuda writes from Fern dale California about a beach discovery near Centerville Ferndale where a coast guardsman found a carcass described as a large serpent like creature. The head measured about two feet with a body 36 feet long and three feet in midsection tapering to an inch at the tail. No fins or scales noted. The head was taken for preservation while the tide carried the body back to sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bognuda
Ferndale
Calif
Centerville
Joseph Beognida
Museum
Miss Mary Barklow Enlists in WAVES at Portland Office
Miss Mary Viola Barklow, Powers High School 1942 graduate, has enlisted in the WAVES. Navy recruiter Lt jg Lucia Brown officiated as Barklow took the oath at the Oregon enlistment headquarters located on 7858 W Alder St Portland. Barklow was active in school affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Mary Viola Barklow
Powers High School
U8. Navy
Ochief Paul F Conner
Marshfield
Miss Barklow
Waves
Oregon
W. Alder St
Portland
Lucia Brown
Bike
Bias 4-H Summer School Planned in County
Incomplete OCR notes state plans for a Bias 4-H summer program in the county. It mentions contact with the county office and camp fees though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uale
Fractured OCR Card Reflects Unclear Political Note
Fragmentary text hints at a republican political context with months and names obscured. The readable elements do not form a complete event or clear outcome.
Sth Grade Graduation Eighth Class at Union High
Graduation ceremonies at Union High School auditorium honor one of the largest eighth grade classes. The event features the play Elmer and the Lovebug directed by Mrs Shull with cast members listed, plus performances by Advanced Junior High Band and Junior High Chorus. Diplomas are presented by Mr Curtla Beckham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cxarcians
Union High School
Doris Adams
Marlin Adams
Jack Anderson
Cliford Browneon
Wanda Barklow
Irune Bannock
Edward Bretzel
Ernest Bretze
Julia Church
George Clark
Jimmy Cooper
Juanita Dever
Duane Doss
Joulse Eppérson
Leonard Finley
Glen Fry
Geraldine Ginn
Richard Grant
Darlene Holliday
Nancy Haga
Joyce Hall
Frank Hoffman
Billy Bob Haberly
Patricia Held
Norman Jarvin
John Kenyon
Martins Kincheloe
Carlyss Lucas
Lela Faye Linn
Janice Laffferty
Harvey Lewellen
Eva Magill
George Nichola
Kenneth Rackliff
Bly Roush
Twyla Royer
Jack Osborne
John Platt
Ann Pointer
Myrtle Pratt
Harry Summers
Nevy Smith
Ruth Sumerlin
Betty Jean Smith
Gordon Schnur
Paul Stock
Betty Tama
Barbara Thompson
Bobby Trew
Shirley Train
Vada Walton
Harriett Young
Edwin Lee Ellis
Sttkum
Myrtle Point
Elmer and
The
Mrs. Shull
Janie
Jeannie Collier
Twine
Susan Collier
Elmer Collier
Gerald Willson
Fannie Bell
Patty Bell
Luck Lawson
Hubert Brown
Luke
Frank Hofman
Millicent Car
Susan
Faye
Wanda
Betty Smith
Winnie
Navy Seeks Older Experienced Men for Navy Roles
The Navy seeks men aged up to 50 with civilian experience for petty officer ratings from third to first class. Quotas exist for those 88 and older with qualifications, though indoctrination and physical exams are required. Trades include machinist, radioman, carpenter, electrician, yeoman, and more. Local boards urge prompt applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Navy
Paul H. Conner
Marshfield Navy
Naval Training Center
Navy
Portland
Coquille Horse Show Draws 85 Riders and Locals
Eighty five horses and two colts entered the preliminary show at Coquille last Sunday. Riders enjoyed a free beef barbeque at the ball park. The event, organized by J. L. Smith's committee, precedes a grand show July 4 and a later appearance at the Curry County Fair in Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Ball Park
Everett Cameron
Bear Creek
J. L. Smith
Myrtle Point
Reedsport Mounted Posse
E. O. Munn
Pat Cornell
Big Creek
Bob Houghton
U 8
Coast Guardsman
Houghton
Coast Guard Cavalry Patrol
Bandon
Woman and Man Sentenced On Criminal Charges
Serene Davis, 23, was sentenced to three years in the Oregon penitentiary after pleading guilty to converting to her own use a check given by C. A Perry of Myrtle Point for a rooming house down payment. Davis, from North Bend, was extradited from Montana after cashing Perry's check. Thomas Dooley, 28, of Marshfield, also received a three year term after pleading guilty to raising a check from 15.36 to 55.36 given by R. A. Cortell of Marshfield. The two were taken to Salem for commitment to the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serene Davis
Oregon Penitentiary
del M. King
C. A Perry
Myrtle Point
North Bend
Miss Davis
Montana
Perry
Thomas (. Dooley
Marshfield
King
R A Cortell
Salem
Wm. F Howell
Salem State Prison
Mrs Husposka Buried Today in Myrtle Point Funeral
Mrs Nora Husposka 77 died Tuesday at the home of Mr Cannie Barklow Funeral services were held at the Church of the Brethren Myrtle Point at 1 80 today Rev Marion Stern officiated Interment was in Haven cemetery near Bear Lake Mid Oct 26 1867 born in Bear Lake and moved to Coosa county 22 years ago with her artist husband They lived near Daphne Grove south of Powers until his death 12 years ago She moved to Myrtle Point seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Myrtle Point
Nora Husposka
Cannie Barklow
Marion Stern
Haven Cemetery
Powers
Husposka
Bear Lake
Mid
Coosa County
Daphne Grove
Lions Bring Traveling Trophy After Powers Meeting
A 28 member Lions club delegation visited Powers on Tuesday for a joint meeting at the high school. The visiting party returned with the Leo traveling trophy, held by the club on two prior occasions. A dinner followed, served by the Home Making class students. Mrs. Birdie Haselton cut her left hand with a pruning knife at her ranch home and received wound care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions’ Club
Powers
Leo
Birdie Haselton
County Court House Notices of Marriages and Divorces
Marriage licenses listed for William Armat and Madalene Gilles. many other couples named with spouses from Marshfield, Eugene, Coquille, and surrounding areas. Divorces filed include Tuel, Mace, Cripper, Maiden, Mattson reflects desertion, cruelty, and custody issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Armat
Dusket Hill
Madalene Gilles
Bena Bit
A. Black
Albion
Mick
Jistine M. Lippert
North
Tienry Barnes
Remote
Lola Wyrick
Ifield
Dorothy Rider
Marshfield
Douglas R. McFeron
Eugens
Rhea Wright
James K. Childers
Field
Clya B. Knife
Coquille
Thomas R. M. Johnson
Grest Falls
Mont
Bara E. Enquiet
Everett C. Grove
Caldwell
Grace Hancok
John B. Siom
Banden
Betty Mae Pirtle
Ve. Burleigh Deedeler
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Marte Aeaces
Benton E. Tuel
Vivian Maree Tuel
Pra
Casper Karl Mace
Viste Cleo Mace
Yuma
Acris
Martha F. Cripper
Nelson J. Cripper
Corvallis
Geen Adelle Maiden
Ar L. Maiden
Roseburg
Laura Gene Mattson
Chas
Herman Mattson
Conservation of Farm Trucks Urged at Coquille Meeting
A Coquille city hall conference May 16 urged conserving farm trucks and pickups to ensure milk and commodity transport to processing plants and shipping points. The joint session was led by W. E. Cross with representatives from the Office of Price Administration, Office of Defense Transportation, Agricultural Adjustment Agency and Agricultural Board, plus local county committees and War Price and Rationing Board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Office of Price Administration
Office of Defense Transportation
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Agricultural Bartension Service
Coos
Curry Counties
War Price and Rationing Board
W. E. Cross
Dogs Needed For War Dogs Appeal By Marines
The Marine Corps seeks ninety war dogs by May 81 to serve in the Pacific. Trained for attack, messenger and sentry duties, they also guide aid units and carry ammunition. The First Dog Platoon, veteran of Bougainville and Guadalcanal, saved Marines and earned commendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Guadalcanal
Bougainville
Pacific
Marine Com
Imelies
Union High Commencement Sees 36 Graduates Honored
The auditorium filled with parents and citizens as 18 boys and 18 girls in the senior class received diplomas. A. K. Brewer administered certificates, J. L. Knight of Willamette University spoke on Keeping Faith With the Future, with music from a girls sextette and invocation by Rev. C. H. Finley. Distinguished seniors included members of the teaching honor group and several graduates listed by class year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High
Watt
C. P. McNab
Ea K E. Brewer
J. L. Knight
Department of Religion
Willamae University
Salem
Dean Epperson
Ae Parent
Peng
C. H. Finley
Gene Evans
June Axe
Dlagees
Essential Workers May Delay Drafts Say Local Board
Henry Schroeder told the Rotary Club that men over 30 in essential defense sectors including logging and agriculture, or in essential civilian roles, may receive deferments from Selective Service drafts. A Col. Carlton Spencer communication outlined new regulations read at the Coquille board, highlighting broader civilian-activity exemptions and stricter rules for younger men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schroeder
Coquille Valley
Fish tale belies truth from Gold Beach encounter
A man and his wife visited Gold Beach for a day of fishing. The man watched as a sea lion nabbed a salmon by the tail near the river mouth and dropped it at his feet, where he gathered 18 pounds of meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cry County
Gold Beach
Fieh
Businesses To Close For Three Day Memorial Holiday
It was announced that business houses will close all day Monday and Tuesday to give proprietors and employees a three day Memorial Day holiday. Patrons are urged to shop Friday and Saturday to avoid shortages during the first days of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial dc
County Auditor and Budget Committee Appointed
Keith Brick Leslie of Coquille was chosen by the County Court as county auditor to succeed the late Wm. H. Wana who died May 3. The county budget committee for the coming year includes Ray Jeub of Coquille Fritz Hagen of Marshfield and Charles Mahba fey of Coos River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith “Brick Leslie
Coquille
Wm. H. Wana
Ray Jeub
Fritz Hagen
Marshfield
Charles Mahbaffey
Coos Ri
Wool Marketing Plans Outlined by CCC Program
County AAA committees have been notified of new CCC wool sale procedures for 1944. Five marketing options exist including direct consignments to primary handlers, pooling with others, selling through a secondary handler, or direct sale to a mill within 560 miles. Handlers must certify prices paid to growers. noncertification triggers deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
N. C. Donaldson
AAA
Seco Sandler
County Aaa
Halls Creek Woman Buried at Schroeder Chapel
Mrs. Glenn Cox of Halls Creek near Arago died at Bell Knife Hospital Coquille after a three week illness. The funeral at Schroeder chapel Myrtle Point was led by Elder J W Barnett. Burial followed in Norway cemetery. Cox born July 15 1886 in Los Angeles. Survived by husband one sister Mrs Anderson of Los Angeles and four brothers including Robert McNeil of Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Myrtle Point
Glenn Cox
Halls Creek
Arago
Bell Knife Hospital
Coquille
J. W. Barnett
Norway Cemetery
Cox
Los Angeles
Calif
Myrtle McNeil
Coos County
Visiting Friends Here Mra Bee A Cok Visit
A brief note reports visiting friends with Mra Bee A Cok arriving inland for a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Bee A. Cok
Students Elect Officers in Spring School Balloting
The student body elected officers for the coming fall term with melvin cent as president and Dick as vice president. Annabelle Bier was named secretary and Walter Smith treasurer, with Arthur Wise chosen as Sgt at arms. A May re vote gave Harold Belloni the presidency by five votes amid a Girls League leadership change at Myrtle Leaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areid Disk Rorker
Elisabeth Pearson
Albert Moore
Beeery Hyegnes
Ruth Jenkins
Billie Osborne
Baldy Miller
Walter Smith
Pat Guerin
Aure Lee Sheedy
Callie Smith
Arma
John Neal
Glenn Cassela
Gene Wells
Arthur Wise
Harold Ray
May & Zumwalt
Harold Belloni
Sovestween
Annabelle So
Sheliy
Girls’ League
Annabelle
Melvin Cent
Annabelle Bier
Sgt.-atarms
Myrtle Leaf
Veterans to Sell Poppies This Week at Myrtle Point
The Veterans of Foreign Wars announce an annual poppy sale to be held on the Myrtle Point flea market weekend. Helen Carolyn and Marie Metares will serve as sales girls for the memorial flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen, Carolyn and
Marie Metares
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BeyoTh
California
Republiena
OPA
Court House
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