Myrtle Point Boy Writes From Kristiansund Norway
Corporal Bill Davenport at 22 sends a long letter home from Norway noting friendly locals, fish meals, and a scenic bay view. He recalls travel from Nurnburg to Oslo and Oppdal, describes ferry crossings, meeting relatives, and shows affection for family and hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W R Davenport
Myrtle Point
Bill Davenport
U 8
Norway
Bill
Givert Edw Aasen
Coos County
Kristiansund
Nurnburg
Germany
Litttle
Grossenbrode
Kakenhaven
Osto
Oslo
Oregon
Astoria
Coos Bay
Obituary notice Forrest A Koehler obituary details
Forrest A Koehler died at Mast hospital on November 6 1954 after a long illness Private services were held November 8 at Schroeder s chapel with Rev Gene Clark of St James Episcopal Church officiating He was buried in River View Abbey Mausoleum in Portland Survivors include his widow Mrs Jennie Koehler of Myrtle Point and a sister in Chicago Illinois
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Forrest A. Koehler
Forrest A Koehler
Mast Hospital
Local Reach Reports Meetings and Football Trip Plans
Mrs Rees Daniels note on last week events continues with Mrs Thos Luttrell and Clinton Carman traveling to Roseburg on business. Local residents list attendees for the REA meeting and dinner in Sixes and names of those traveling to Sutherlin for the Myrtle Point vs Sutherlin football game.
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Rees Daniels
Thos Luttrell
Clinton Carman
Roseburg Mondas
REA
James Devereaux
W P Lear
Robert Carman
John Carman
Sutherin
Myrtle Point
Sutherlin
Hoot Forsythe
Frank Huntley
Helen Rierson
Evelyn Dan
Local social notes from Sixes and Gaylord areas
The column lists visits and gatherings in Sixes and Gaylord including Mrs Kenneth Rolfe and David from Powers at the H Bones home, Hoot Forsythe visiting the Berlyn Huntley home, and Mrs John Carman with Mrs Clinton Carman at the Art Sweet home. Gaylord mothers plan a Halloween party at the school on Friday the 29th with games and costumes and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Jesse Hayes returned from Ukiah California after visiting a daughter, and Mr and Mrs Kermit Hayes were Coos Bay visitors Friday.
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Gt Reve Morgan
Jesse Hayes
Ukiah
Cal
Jack Ford
Kermit Hayes
Bridge Extemit Meeting Sets Fundraising Activities
Bridge Extemit met October 21 at 10 30 am at the grange hall. Miss Emma Lou Webster spoke on Good Weight for Good Health. Mrs Henry Brown announced a 4 H club meeting at the courthouse and 4 H achievement. Members bring a traveling basket for auction to raise funds. The next three walls were donated by local members. A turkey dinner is planned for December 11 to fund the club. A quilt is being made and tickets will be sold. drawing same night as dinner. Ladies to meet Thursdays November 28 and continue planning.
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Grange Hel
Emma Lou Webster
Henry Brown
Court House
al Richmond
Clarence Maser
Carl Nelson
Buck Goodman
Goodman
Elmer Robison
Henrys Brown
Gladys Wilson
Community News Highlights From Local Meetings and Moves
REA meeting announced for Sixes grange hall on November 23. Visitors included Irene Canfield Francis Coffman and Doris Webber. Mr and Mrs J E Norton attended the coast highway association gathering at Gearhart. Families updated on baby illness in Corvallis and home visits. Open house celebrated Mrs M A Ehrig’s 85th birthday. The Huff family moved into the fire patrol station for winter. George and Doris Booher relocated to Roseburg for a new home.
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Harold van Alstein
Phyllis Hatfield
Andrew Waterman
REA
Sixes Grange Hall
Irene Canfield
Francis Coffman
Doris Webber
Clarence Mayer
J E Norton
Coast Highway Association
Gearhart
Lafe Compton
Bane Rae
Stanley Perry
Jim* Booher
Bridge
Jim Booher
Roseburg
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Johan Aasen
Aasen
Osen
Karl
Gravlord News
Bridge News
Va Luu
Bill Huff
Hervey Abercrombie
Central Washington School of the Bible
Schroeders
Fowler
WEEF
Cabinet
Bates
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
É-Walt Electric
Debone
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