Golden Anniversary Observed for Coos Pioneers
The Nov 7 1083 golden wedding of Miss Henrietta Williams and Edward Milton Hoffman was celebrated Sunday at their Catching Creek ranch near Myrtle Point. The event marked the couple’s 30th anniversary as well as a large family gathering with 45 dinner guests and numerous relatives.
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Henrietta Williams
Edward Milton Hoffman
Myrtle Point
Ruseburg
James Perry
EZ M Ioffman
Roseburg
Coos County
Mra Hoffman
Atchison County
Kansas
Catching Creek
Jesse Hall
Hoffmen
Henry Willams
C B Marsters
Ora Marsters
Ray Epperson
M Hoffman
Epperser
James Aver
Dean
May Lou
Alton Edward
Constance Hoffman
Viola
Wilmot Howard
Delos
Wanda
Charles Hoffman
Keith
Hal Gilpatrick
Dale
Dillie
Gilpatrick
Lester Gilpatricck
George Hoffman
Seriously ill man hospitalized after travel to California
Neal, 82, residing with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Walter Newbury of Gaylord, fell seriously ill Monday and was moved to Mast hospital. He had traveled from Earhart, California toward winter residence with his son Oliver Neal, but a dizzy spell forced his return to Myrtle Creek. He suffers heart trouble with age-related complications. condition unchanged at press time.
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Oh. Neal Er
Walter Newbury
Gaylord
Mast Hospital
Mr Neal
Earhart
California
Oliver Neal
Myrtle Creek
Mr Newbury
Veterans of Foreign Wars Host Days of 49 Dance
The Veterans of Foreign Wars plan a Days of 49 dance at Schroeder Hall on Thanksgiving night November 30. Music by a fine orchestra and new features promise lively entertainment for attendees.
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Schroeder
Grange Dance Benefit Planned at The Ridge Grange Hall
The Ridge Grange hosts a benefit dance at the Grange hall this Saturday night November 11 to raise funds for season activities. Admission is very small and proceeds support community Grange programs.
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Theridge Grange
Grange
14-Pound Beet Stuns Town View in Herald Window
A 14 percent pound table beet weighing 14 pounds and 30 inches in circumference is on display in the Herald window this week. It was grown in South Carolina Braden’s garden behind his home on C Street. Braden says nearby beets are normal in size.
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Herald
S. C. Braden
C Street
Parade and Corn Show Set for Coquille Weekend
The annual Corn Show in Coquille, Oregon, Friday and Saturday attracts thousands with parades at 1 38 p m and races at 3 p m. We details include football games Myrtle Point Coquille Friday and Coquille Independente vs Pairview CCC Saturday, a wedding at 1 30 p m Saturday, a play Her Step Lasbend at 8 p m Friday, vaudeville, dancing, and hundreds of Coos county exhibits in the community building.
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Coquille
Oregon
Myrtle Point-Coquille High
Coquille Independente
Pairview CCC
Lasbend
Coos County
Smith-Hughes Boys On C C F A Program
The Coos County Firemen's Association meeting at Coquille city hall Friday night November 3 included Myrtle Point Chief George Hughes and Frank Young. The program featured Coquille Smith-Hughes boys entertainment and a music segment with Miss Marthe Cartier and accompanists. The next meeting will be held in Marshfield with date to be announced.
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Coos County
Coquille
J Arthur Berg
C. W Gano
R A. Jeuh
HP Lon
R L. Medley
Myrtle Point
George Hughes
Frank Young
Coquille Smith-Hughes
Bill Floren
Vietin
Marthe Cartier
Mises
Audrey Aagen
Miss Aasen
Louis Donaldson
Association
Marshfield
Ships Cattle Sheep Buyer A B Schario of San Francisco
A B Schario of San Francisco has been buying cattle and sheep for California markets in the past days. He shipped a carload of sheep from Myrtle Point yesterday and one carload of cattle from Coquille earlier this week.
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Schario
San Francisco
California
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Myrtle Point Businesses to Observe Armistice Day
Local shops in Myrtle Point will close for Armistice Day on Saturday November 1 as national holiday observance. The public is urged to govern themselves accordingly.
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Myrtle Point
Gaylord Center Hosts Home Extension Work Session
Mrs. Azalea Sager from Oregon State College visited Gaylord with a goal to advance home demonstration work. Women from Gaylord, Broadbent and Powers toured remodeling projects, heard a lecture on material purchase, and received a bulletin. The event included a lunch, coffee, a silver tea, and plans for six to seven annual meetings as Gaylord becomes Coos county’s first home demonstration center.
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Azalea Sager
Oregon State College
Gaylord
Broadbent
Powers
Coos County
Woman’s Club
Coquille Independents Crush McKinley CCC 32 to 0
The Coquille Independents routed the McKinley CCC team 32 to 0 in Sunday's game. They are set to face Fairview 30s this Saturday at 2 00 p m with lineup including Clayton Must Dick Barklow and Fat Lewis of Norway as featured players.
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Coquille Independents
McKinley CCC
Coquillera
Fairview
Myrtle Pointers
Clayton Must
Dick Barklow
Fat” Lewis
Norway
Missionary to Speak at Local Church Services
Latter Day Saints missionary Elder H. J. West will preach at the Bungalow church on C Street Friday November 10 at 7 48 p m and Sunday November 13 at 2 30 and 7 38 p m Elders J L Verhel and Albert Nelson presidents of the Portland district will also speak in the program under the district secretary notice.
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H. J. West
Latter Day Saints
Oregon
Will P
Bungalow
J. L. Verhel
Albert Nelson
Portland
Ee Ea Ae Secetie
Bobcats Fall to Marshfield in Hard Fought Clash
North Bend’s Bobcats, led by Captain Mall, lost a tough game to Marshfield Pirates. The passing attack by Point and a strong defensive push kept the match close, but misfired plays and limited reserve materials doomed the home team.
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Wits
Maeshaindd
North Bend
Myriié Point Bebcais
Marsh Pirates
Pat
Slwaya
Bobcats
Mall
Bartlett
Druliner
Invaders
Myrtle
Marshfield Extends County Lead With 18 7 Victory
Marshfield remains undefeated in county play and leads the league after beating Myrtle Point 18 to 7. North Bend stayed tied for third as Coquille pulled ahead 15 to 7 over Bendon. Next games include Marshfield at North Bend and Myrtle Point at Coquille Friday at 3 pm.
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Severth
Coquille
Marshfield
Myrtle Paint
Bobcats
North Bend
Pirates
Bendon
Marsheld
Golden Field
Myrtle Point
Coquile
Deville
Bandon
Tigers
Gravelford Couple Celebrates Fifty-Year Anniversary
The Gravelford couple Wed and Mr and Mrs W T Brady celebrate fifty years of marriage. They wed November 4 1943 with Justice Harmon officiating. The couple has six children three living and three deceased. Grandchild Patricia Ann Brady among the living.
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Loriene
Dale Trout
W T. Brady
Elton Brady
Mee C. Easily
Maxine Castner
Patricia Ann Brady
W T Brady
Gravelford
Justice of the Peace Harmon
Brady
Nat's Book Week Observed Here
The Myrtle Point library celebrates national book week November 12 to 18 with a shipment of children's books from a Portland firm on display and emphasis on new books for adults. Two new titles The Master of Julia and Miss Bishop were added. The library board met with Mrs G Sumerlin joining the board. October reports show adult loans 964 and children 388 with 57 from the state library. total 1,188. Overdues paid $2.06 and rental shelf $1.00 total $3.68. Books recased 11 and mended 27. New applications numbered W.
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Myrtle Point
Portland
Lbrary
Julia
Mazo de la Roche
Miss Bishop
Bess Streeter
Aldrich Library Board
Library
G. Sumerlin
Sumerlin
W. H
Lbrarian
State Library
Franchise Meeting Called By Council
The Myrtle Point city council discussed terms with Mountain States Power in a long session on Monday November 6. City Recorder Dodge was ordered to notify officials that a meeting will be held in city hall on Monday November 37 to determine a privilege tax. The prior deadlock over offers included four percent of total income and free lights for city hall and pumping plant. The only other action was approving Elizabeth Hamm’s liquor license application.
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Mountain States Power Company
City Recorder Dodge
Myrtle Point
Elizabeth Hamm
Myrtle Point Woman's Club Plans Nationwide Dinner Tour
A Myrtle Point club hosts a traveling dinner event with stops at Long Beach New Mexico and other landmarks. The itinerary features Mexican cowgirl music, Pilgrim pageantry, antique furniture displays, and library services promotion linked to National Book Week.
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Myrtle Point Woman’s Club
Witsevich
Beo
America
Atlantic
Pacific
Long Beach
California
Sents Fa
New Mexico
New England
Joe A Ehusetiz
Myrtle Point cHisen
Myrtle Point Woman's Club hosts library book shower
The Myrtle Point Woman's Club sponsors a book shower for the Myrtle Point public library at the next meeting on Monday afternoon November 27. Members should bring a book to donate for adults or children, with Mrs. C. EB Huling in charge.
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Myrtle Point
Coat waterproofing mishap burns Arago man seriously
Henry Colliler of Arago suffered serious facial and hand burns while preparing a mixture of paraffin and gasoline to waterproof a coat. A small amount spilled on the stove ignited the remaining mixture as he carried the preparation from the house. skin grafting on his left hand may be needed.
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Henry Colliler
Arago
What, No Firemen? Marshfield council absent at game
A reader notes Marshfield city council and fire department were not visible at a Saturday game. The writer presumes they would have entered the field if Marshfield teams had failed to score against Myrtle Point, suggesting a cautious or humorous view of local officials at sports events.
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Marshfield
Fire Department
M P Grange Holds Annual Election
M P Grange held its annual election with distinguished visitors District Deputy Henry Gustafson of North Bend and Charles Stauff county treasurer. A decision was made to participate in the Coquille Corn Show this week and all rangers are urged to be present at the Coquille Grange meeting.
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Price Robison
West Morway
Henry Gustafson
North Bend
Charles Stauff
Quille
Myrtle Union C E Meeting This Sunday
The Myrtle Union of county Christian Endeavors will hold its monthly business and executive meeting Sunday at 12 30 PM followed by a potluck dinner. The session will include reports and planning for upcoming activities.
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Myrtle Union of County Christian Endeavors
Bear Hunt Ends in Ranch Trapping Success
Report describes a sheep ranch operation above Powers where men named Bear Johnson and Beaty capture bears. The text notes traps were placed and all bears killed, with mentions of fine meat from the game.
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Johnson
Beaty
Bear
Garden Club Meets at President Schroeder Home
Myrtle Point Garden Club will gather at Henry A. Schroeder’s home next Tuesday night November 14 at 6 08 p m A program titled Senor Sod tacwe harmony le tapett will be presented by the members and guests are invited to attend
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Myrtle Point Garden Club
Henry A. Schroeder
Thomas J Goss Files Location For Rock Pile Claim
Thomas J Goss of Powers filed a notice of location for the Rock Pile mining claim on Johnson Creek this Saturday.
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Thomas J Goss
Powers
Johnson Creek
Appoint Coquille Constable Succeeds Resigned Officer
The county court appointed Adrian Campbell to succeed Harry Perrott as constable of Coquille after Perrott resigned.
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Adrian Campbell
Harry Perrott
Coquille
Lions Club Benefit Dance Slated For Myrtle Point Oaks
The Myrtle Point Lions Club plans a November 25 dance at the Oaks to aid the Myrtle Point High School band. Proceeds go to the band, tickets to go on sale through Lions members and local shops, and the event is billed as a leading winter social affair with broad community support.
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Lions Club of
Myrtle Point
Lions
Lions Club
Former residents visit Roee couple and Hub worker
Former residents Mr and Mrs Hugh Mulkins of Roee Surg were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs C E Huling. Mrs Mulkins formerly Miss Jeanette Sigman and was employed in the Hub store.
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Hugh Mulkins
Roee‘Surg
C. E. Huling
Mulkins
Jeanette Sigman
Hub
Miss Wilma Johnson Suffers Heart Attack at School
Miss Wilma Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnson of Gaylord suffered a severe heart attack Wednesday afternoon while walking down a corridor at Myrtle Point High School. Miss Esther Nelson who was with her noticed her color and called it to her. A physician was summoned and Miss Johnson was quickly revived.
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Wilma Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Gaylord
Myrtle Point High School
Esther Nelson
Miss Johnson
Marguerite Snes Named to Debate Squad at University
Myrtle Point student Marguerite Snes from Oregon has been named to the university debate squad. The announcement highlights her selection and the role she will play in upcoming competitions.
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Marguerite Snes University
Oregon
Myrtle Point
Tapiem
Myrtle Point community chest drive begins with pledge calls
Workers led by the chamber of commerce call every business and home in Myrtle Point to fill the community chest and aid hungry families. Early pledges from local residents show strong community support for helping the needy.
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Myrtle Point
Chenber of Commerce
G.evccy Business Establishment
Myrtle Point Ar Tse
Nash
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