Marshfield Changes Name to Coos Bay in Oregon Vote
Local residents in Coos County, Oregon vote to rename Marshfield as Coos Bay following a recent ballot measure. The change shifts the city’s identity to align with the bay and nearby towns North Bend and Coos Bay, prompting mixed reactions and requests for a transition period.
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Marshfield
Coos County
Oregon
USA
Bay City
Coos Bay
Eardon
North Bend
Cos Bay
Metropolia
Eaid Bay
Pollyanna Club Holds Potluck and Bingo in Sitkum
Sitkum November 16 special report: Pollyanna club met at the gym with Mrs Elmer Strode as hostess. After a potluck dinner a business session followed by Bingo. Attendees included Mrs Harry Mast, Mrs Belle Laird, Mrs Finer Wilson, Mrs Ernest Krewson, Mrs Oscar Durrell, Mrs Harold Muller, and hostess Mrs Fanny Alford.
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Sitkum
Pollyanna Club
Elmer Strode
Harry Mast
Dora
Belle Lairt
Finer Wilson
Ernest Krewseon
Oscar Durrell
Harold Muller
Thanksgiving Day Observance Confusion in Oregon
The piece notes variability in Thanksgiving dates across calendars with Oregon's Governor Snell proclaiming a holiday on November 23. It mentions a choice between traditional and New Deal Thanksgiving and urges observation next Thursday with gratitude for present blessings.
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Snell
Oregon
Weather notes and local visits in late October
On October 29 the area saw record rainfall with 2.02 inches in one day following 3 and 2 inches on November 10. Night temperatures fell to 31 degrees as the coldest so far this season. Mrs. Tom Krewson cooks at the cookhouse while Linnile Krewson travels to Seattle, Washington. Mrs. Richard Kirken dall visits the Orin Kirk home as Richard returns on furlough from the army.
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Tom Krewson
Linnile Krewson
Seattle
Wash
Richard Kirkendall
Orin Kirk
Richard
Community club auction prep at schoolhouse
The ladies group gathered at the schoolhouse for a potluck and daylong crafts to fund an auction at the same venue on Friday November 17 at 7:30. Funds will support hot soup at Bridge. Numerous local residents visited relatives in Reedsport Bremerton and Hood River.
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Bridge
Qolon Williams
John Colvin
Reedsport
W E Hatfield
Bremerton Wash
Maude Olean
Hood River
Henry Weathers
Coquille
Mooniuay
Mer
Enland
Wyrtle
L. B Jennings
Asress
Roselurg
Fay
Gaylord News Notes From Homefront Messages
Letters from soldiers and relatives arrive from overseas and domestic posts. Pvt James McWilliams reports duty in Germany while others, including Virgil and John Carnat, describe service, travel, and hometown ties.
Multiple Churches Offer Services and Schedules This Week
Local churches list Sunday school times worship services and activities across Methodist Brethren Christ Lutheran Episcopal Presbyterian and Assembly of God congregations. Programs include youth fellowships hymn sings Bible studies and prayer meetings with varied morning afternoon and evening sessions.
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Governor
Hible
Christian Endeavor
Community family gatherings and local visits noted
Luttrell hosted a birthday dinner with immediate family and guests from Broadbent. Mrs. Addie Hayes joined sister Mrs. Francis Osborns from Manteca California for a visit. Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Osborne later dined with Mrs. Lawrence Mullen of Myrtle Point. Armistice Day breakfast attendance included James McWilliams and Carl Hainey at the Myrtle Point American Legion. Charles Knight and Bob Carman spent time at Vern Magill’s home in Bridge. John Warner was taken to Coquille hospital for medical treatment. Local church notices for Latter Day Saints and Coquille Mase include service times and prayers.
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Luttrell
Marvin Bareee
Marvin
Broadbent
Addie Hayes
Yetle Point
Francis Osborns
Manteca
Calif
Hayes
Osborne
Lawrence Mullen
Myrtle Point
Kermit Hayes
James McWilliams
Carl Hainey
Themerican Legion
Charles Knight
Bob Carman
Vern Magill
Bridge
John Warner
Coquilic
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Mike Oberman
Marylyn
Myrna
Michael
Valley
Ivan Laird Muri
Lila Mae
Muri
Beile Laird
Rex Brown
Julius Benham
Linne Krewson
Beattle
Keith
Elwin Alford
Weill
Mra. I. B
Gaylord
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Ner
Virgil
England
Daniels
Pacific
Germary
Clinton ¢Arman
Lelar i Hayes
Amy Woere
John Carnat
Fort Ord
Mar
Nelte Epperson
Stirg
Breittain Lesser
Church OF the Brethren
M. G Blickenstaff
Haurch OF Christ
Phil Ryan
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ST Mares Episcopal
Rey Robert
Greene Vicar
Onstrus
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Witterd
Sempert's
Pearl Harbor
Tokyo
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Rey
Geastan
Latter Day
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Theresa
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A. Im
Vatiiek
Friendly Church
Eve Oryous
Ans
Sarah
Mase
Tutu
Beauty Shop
Shriners’ Hospital
Coquille, Oregon
Medford Fuller
Bob Spears
P. C. Roper
L. H. Pearce
Walter Sykes
Nashua
Woolwich
Henry Schroeder & Sons
Grange Hall Bible Institute
H D Strever
Antichrist
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