Maritime news from the Pacific theater and local service updates
Seaman first class Jennie Peden of Seattle is reported lost after his ship was torpedoed off the Philippines. Letters from servicemen Donald Evans and Robert Nichols describe family contacts and naval life in the Pacific. Lt Richard Dayton, recently commissioned, heads to Pampa Texas for duty as a B 25 pilot instructor. Ensign Roy Brewster visits his mother before Norfolk duty and Pred Ens Ro Rutherford nears turret gunner training for a Flying Fortress in Alexandria. A Myrtle Point photo feature offers a crew portrait for relatives.
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Navy
T. Veri Jokneca
Philippince
Norman Peden
Cheater
J. H. Peden
Myrtle Point
Mia
Jennie Peden
Seattle
Philippines
Japa
Marlin Evans
Donald Evans
Charles Hendershott
Frankie
Flmgland
Evans
Vieiu
Robert J. Nichols
Chas
Nishwi
Bob
Ban
Ben Nichola
Pacific
Alan
Richard F Dayton
Pampa
Texas
Signe Dayton
Army Air School
Dayton
Roy Brewster
Norfolk
M M Brewster
Brewster
Union High School
Corpus Christi
Thanksgiving Visits and Dinners Across Myrtle Point Area
Thanksgiving 1937 visits span Myrtle Point and nearby towns with Mr and Mrs William Watson hosting and attending dinners at multiple homes. Guests include families from Coos River Bandon Gaylord Crescent City and Portland. Local residents join Legion events and shopping trips while Ada Lemon Leta Baker and others spend the holiday with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
M. B. Breuer
Mra. Ada Lemon
R. L. Brown
Leta Baker
Ralph Rackleff
Livestock meeting discusses marketing needs in Coos County
About 75 ranchers attended the Coos County livestock meeting in Myrtle Point focusing on trucking shortages and marketing improvements. They urged a new truck purchase, noted range development efforts, and discussed bear control, predator management, and payments for seeding and drainage projects.
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Coes
Tio Daca Ae
Myrtle Penny
Ree Boren Gaylord
San Francisco
Marketing Association
Coos County
Harry Lindgren
Western Oregon Livestock Association
Oregon
Coas
Polk
Lincoln
Benton
Estern Oregon Association
Thomas Mccuntain
Cedar Road
Panther Ridge
Big Prairie
Clay Hill
Iron Mountain
Johnson Mountain
Calf Ranch
Clarence Mullen
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Richard Pointer Dies Of Wounds In World War II
Myrtle Point honors Pvt. Richard Pointer posthumously after a Washington telegram confirms he died from wounds received in Germany on November 5. He served as a litter bearer in the hospital corps with the 28th Infantry Division, was born February 14, 1924, and attended Union High School where he excelled in FFA sports and drama.
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Myrtle Point
Adjfutor. General’s Office
Washington, D. C
Ralph Pointer
Pvt
Richard Pointer
Germany
Pointer
28Th Infantry Division
Richard
Union High School
FFA
Third Farm Repair Class To Be Started
Two Ciazses in farm machinery repair including welding black smithing and steel lathe work were organized Tuesday evening at Union High School Agricultural building. An advanced class will begin Monday Dec 4 and a beginners class will start the following Tuesday evening. Classes meet twice a week for six weeks from 730 to 1030 pm with current shop equipped for welding lathe and forging and plans to add another electric welder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School
Ted Kirsch
Former Local Boy Gots Citation for Bombing Record
Milford A Smith a 2nd Lieutenant from Bond Oregon led a B 26 Mitchell unit in September bombing raids over northern Italy achieving a 90.4 percent accuracy in 49 attacks on bridges gun positions fuel dumps and troop concentrations. He is cited for distinguished service in battle with his Air Force unit praised by the president.
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AAF
Milford A Smith
Alice C. Smith
Awbrey Road
Bond
Ore
Air Force
Italy
Smith
James A. Smith
Broadbent
Oregon
Union High School
Tees de
Corsica
Myrtle Park plan urged to protect state myrtle setting
Park Superintendent H. Boardman mails a letter to Lafe Compton proposing a Myrtle Park along the highway between Coquille and Myrtle Point. He urges community cooperation to preserve and cultivate myrtle tracts as a state showplace and notes local groups could back a unified park effort.
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H. Boardman
Mr. Compton
Myrtle Park
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Roseburg
Salem
Myrtle
Chambers of Commerce
County Court House Ledger Roundup November 1940 Proceedings
Summary of county court actions including damages awarded to Knox et al for $526 and related cases. divorces granted in Vernonia Oregon. estates of Edna B Pointer and Robert McGee noted with heirs listed. larceny of an automobile leading to suspended sentences and releases of defendants Salcedo Nichola and See it in a rotating schedule.
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William C. Dayva
John P. Deversaux
Astlen
Burgeon Knox
Warrren C
Laird
Ethel Mary Selenidlin
Joseph Schmidlin
Vernonia
Ore
Cracky
Ae Han
Barbara Wick
Edna B. Pointer
Howard
Robert McGee
Freddie Joseph Salsedo
Richard LeRoy Scott Ard
John Homer Nichols
Salcedo
Nichola
Junior Hi Triumphs In Season Opener Victory 30 22
The Junior High School basketball team opened the season with a 30 to 22 win over the FFA squad at the Junior High gym. Tink Hatfield led scoring with 16 points, Bill Krantz added 10, Rick Bingham 5, and teammates included Jack Pinkley Joe Brown Joe Evernden Joe Harry Arthur Nechtel and Kenny Parry. Bobby Detlefsen led FFA with seven.
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FFA
Tink Hatfield
Bill Krantz
Rick Bingham
Jack Pinkley
Joe Brown
Joe Evernden
Joe Harry
Arthur Nechtel
Kenny Parry
Bobby Detlefsen
Local Visitors and Gatherings Highlight Myrtle Point Weekend
Mr and Mrs Chet Peden and family and Miss Ervin from Lebanon spent the weekend in Myrtle Point visiting relatives and friends. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs J Albert Matson and granddaughter Christine Maginnis, Mrs Fred Kruse, Mrs Sarah Rehm and Ju Hus Kruse of Coos Bay. Ed Jenkins, a former Myrtle Point resident, returned Monday to greet old friends and visit relatives in North Bend and Coos Bay before staying with his daughter Arla Wood in Roseburg.
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Lebanon
Chet Peden
Ervin
Myrtle Point
Pedena
Harry Dement
J. Albert Matson
Christine Maginnis
Fred Kruse
Sarah Re
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Rotary Club Seeks Cleanup of Local Myrtle Groves
The Myrtle Point Rotary announces a movement urging property owners near town to clear vee groves. The effort aims to tidy the area and curb unsightly growth, discussed at a luncheon meeting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle’ Point Rotary Club
Reguier
Catherine Appleton Celebrates 81st Birthday at Waterman Home
Mrs. Catherine Appleton marked her eighty first birthday with a Sunday chicken dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Waterman. Attendees included Lyle Hardman Callie Watersson Mennifee and families, and Clarence Waterman from Camp Swift Texas planned a weeklong visit.
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Camp Swift
Texas
Teesday
Andrew Waterman
Audrey
Stanley
Oliver Weekly
Robert McMillion
Powera
Jason Jewett
Myrtle Point
Catherine Appleton
Callie Waterman
Mennifee
James Jewett
Lillian Waterman
Glendale
Elvin Waterman
Bishop Dagwell to Visit St. Mark's Episco p Mission
On Sunday morning December 10 the Right Rev Bishop Dagwell will conduct services at St. Mark's Episcopal mission 708 Spruce Street at 8 30 a m. Celebration of the Holy Communion and sermon. Day in Coos Bay Davenport and Lundy witness Sixth War Loan Bond drive. Thanksgiving Weekend Miss Aileen Dement from Portland visits parents Ellis and Mrs Dement with other relatives.
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Dagwell
St. Mark's Episcope Mission
Spruce St
Coos Bay
A. R. ‘Davenport
Verne Lundy
Woos Bay
Aileen Dement
Portland
Ellis Dement
Rose Lichena
Cleona Hill
Harrisburg
Ellis de
Mise Aileen Tde
Cass County Agriculture Meeting Urges Farmer Attendance
Farmers urged to attend Friday December 8 meeting at 1:30 pm in their community hall. Revisions include higher maximum farm allowances and increased payments for seeding drainage lime and phosphate fertilizer plus other practices. Eligible farmers invited to hear discussion and elect committee members.
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Woll
LeRoy “‘Assier
Fire Patrol Association
N & Pras
Keaith Young
The
Livestock Association
Western Oregon Livestock Association
Charles Forrest
Jhts
Eety Hall
Cass County Agriculture
Local Social Notes From Tacoma and Nearby Towns
Mrs Neideigh entered a hospital for minor surgery in Mine Bay. Mr and Mrs Linn and family spent Thanksgiving with her parents in Tacoma. Mrs Ethel Miller visited her daughter Catherine Erickson in Coquille. Mrs Lilly Fish and Mrs Emay Miller joined Thanksgiving hosts Mr and Mrs Harold Bargett in Bond Bend. Mr Hugo Michal and Mr Williams hosted dinner guests midweek.
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Neideigh
Mine Bay
Tweeday
Eugene
Dagens
Springfield
Birdie Haselton
J. H. Peden
Tacoma
L. P. Linn
Sesson
Mrs. Williams
Axe
Mast Hospital into two city Penal Street
Two city sites vie for a new hospital as Mast Hospital reorganizes operations. Officials outline site choices and timelines for public input.
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Pleasant Point
Wm Watson
New
William Watson
Hugh Lennon
Bandon
Willem Watson
Roy Spires
Cooa River
Jitcamy McWillams
Gaylord
Giles Harris
Robert Trigg
Guosta
Floyd Peterson
Thad Barber
Coon Bay
Guy Mann
Ray Epperson
American Legion
Gay Mann
Mra Ellin Wi'Serger
Satury
Mra
Robert Tripp
Cuesta En
L. M. Aagent
Vine Wire
Astephen Aasen
Hal Zimermeré
Vioreh En Reese
Coos Livestock
iReturns
Basil ‘Wilson
Hugo Michel
Morte Point
Birdie Hazelton
Jones
Lafe Compton Om
Myrtle Lane
Tenn
County Court House
Rpersonals
Jaman
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