Residents and visitors flood Coos Bay area events
Returning from a deer hunt in Eastern Oregon, Austin Dodge and others visit Coos Bay for Shrine football game gatherings. Local families and friends travel to Seattle and Washington, D C after visits, with notable guests from Denver and Corvallis. Attendees join church and club meetings, travels to Agness and Moses Lake, and local trips to San Bernardino and Astoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Austin Dodge
A. H. Petre
Raleigh Greene Lloyd
Waggoner
Karen Albertson
Bandon
Theo. L. Clin
George Laird
Wesley Laird
Coauille
Jack Laird
Coos Bay
Ray Collier
Ralph Whitaker
Howard Whitaker
Col
Harold D. Jones
Washington, D. C
C. L. Clausen
Elden Brodie
Joe Schilling
James Kilgore
Beulah Brown
Frank Schram
Ed Brodie
Don Driscoll
O. C. Davenport
Herman Tedson
Clyde R. Anderson
E. F Hall
Frank Meldum
Seattle
Wash
Jones
San Francisco
Carmel Beach
California
Dick Barklow
David
Mary Kay
Margaret Fain
Langlois
For Sale Ads Include Trailers and Vehicles
Classified notice listing sales items with 8 International 1631 80 11ch and trailer houses. Includes down payment balance options and contact Alvin Adams in Arago Oregon and Coquille phone 10R33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Alvin Adams
Arago
Coquille
Theatres Use Churches to Rally Votes on 327 X
Voter note urges avoidance of a broad push seen as age unsuitable while calling for keeping to traditional issues like horses and healing prayer wounds. The message equally stresses opposition to a 327 X voting directive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Churches
Stalin could sway U S vote say Babson in letter
In a Roger Babson newsletter analysis Stalin is described as capable of influencing the U S election by prompting policy shifts or escalations. The piece discusses Korea truce terms, espionage impacts, and the possibility of Stalin favoring either party depending on the political climate and leadership, with Ike Eisenhower seen as a key figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stalin
U.S
Roger Babson
U. S
Korea
Ike
Stalin
United States
Grange Opposes Milk Bill Initiative 333 No Vote
Sumner Grange No. 865 opposes initiative 333 on the November 4, 1952 ballot. The resolution urges retaining the 1933 Milk Marketing Act to protect consumers and producers and to inform Oregonians of the Act's benefits over 19 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Sumner Grange
Geo. D. Stout
Pniwhereas
Legislative Assembly
Orégon
Oregon
C of C Hears Milk Bill Talk and Speaker Plans
The Chamber of Commerce listened to a question on a proposed milk bill and its effect on local dairy competition. Jorgensen of Brookdale Dairy in Myrtle Point attended with James Kilgore as host. Speakers announced for 18 measures on the ballot, a mass meeting with outside speakers is planned, and a committee will arrange details. Allen Halter of Coquille supported the milk bill. Dollar Day events and Business and Professional Women's week activities were noted with several BPW members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Roberts
Jorgensen
James Kilgore
Brookdale
Myrtle Point
Jack Dunn
Chamber of Commercce
Ritchie Francis
Dave Coperalski
Allen Halter
Coquille
Floyd Hall
BPW Club
J. M. Myers
Genevra Mantz
E. F. Hall
Grady Johnson
Myers
Civil Service Exam for Myrtle Point Post Office Clerk
Federal Civil Service announces an examination for substitute clerk to fill a vacant Myrtle Point Oregon post office position. Applicants must reside within the Myrtle Point delivery area or be bona fide patrons. Applications must be filed with the Director in Seattle by November 3, 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
M. P
Federal Civil Service
Post Office Service
Myrtle Point
Gre
Ore
U. S
Federal Office Building
Seattle
Wash
Grandchildren visit Mrs. Belloni in Reedsport weekend
Carole and John Furman of Reedsport along with Judy and Celie Caughell spent the weekend guests at their grandmother Mrs. John Belloni's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole
John Furman
Reedsport
Judy
Celie Caughell
John Belloni
Oregonians to Pay $250 Million More Taxes in 1953
PORTLAND reports Oregon as residents will pay about $250 million more in federal taxes in 1953 than in 1945 the high wartime year. A. A. Lausmann of Medford cites a state by state IRS tax comparison and notes Oregon’s tax burden and rising costs amid inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Lausmainn
Oregon
City Council Plans Street and sewer Upgrades for Bothwick District
Corvallis engineers propose a $152 000 plan to install storm sewers sidewalks curbs and asphalt from curb to curb across 220 50 foot lots in the Bothwick area including Maryland avenue B street and C street corridors with Hermann street extension through Dietz addition. The council considers temporary rock and sidewalk approaches due to timing constraints and a possible focus on safer pedestrian routes for children. A separate item notes a fire destroying Jack Smiths cabin contents in Catching Creek district
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Howland, Hayes & Merryfield
Corvallis
Bothwick
Bothwick Street
C Street
Deborout Street
B Street
Maryland Ave
Maryland Avenue
Hermann
Dietz Addition
Fire destroys cabin at catching Creek
A fire of unknown origin consumed a cabin along Catching Creek, causing extensive damage before firefighters could gain control. No injuries were reported as residents reported the blaze late last night.
Local Visitors and Deer Hunt Lodge In Ontario District
Mrs A R Davenport returned from a two month California vacation visiting daughters in Scotia Madera and Los Angeles. Dayton visitors Celtes Gell Jack Gell stayed with Mr and Mrs A H Petre. Dave Doperalski arrived with a 140 pound deer from a successful Ontario district hunt. Four deer were taken by the party including Fred Berrey Lester Clausen Stan Clausen Ed Woodruff and Harry Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Davenport
California
Scotia
Madera
Los Angeles
Celtes Gell
Jack Gell
Dayton
A. H. Petre
Dave Doperalski
Fred Berrey
Lester Clausen
Stan Clausen
Ed Woodruff
Coqul
Harry Hull
Ontario
Harrises welcomed first child Robert Ray in Medford
Mr and Mrs Ray Harris Jr are parents of their first child a son born Tuesday October 7 at Sacred Heart hospital Medford. The baby named Robert Ray weighed 844 pounds at birth. Mr Harris left early Tuesday to be with wife and newborn briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Harris, Jr
Sacred Heart Hospital
Medford
Robert Ray
Davenport and son Garry head for Oregon hunting trip
QO. C. Davenport and his son Garry left last Friday for a few days hunting trip in Eastern Oregon. Mrs. W. B. Sullivan, who had been with her mother in Eugene during illness, has returned to her home in Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. C. Davenport
Garry
Oregon
W. B. Sullivan
Eugene
Powers
Bride and groom join in simple Septembers Christian ceremony
Nedra Irene Ray became the bride of Harry Ivan Speckelmire of Myrtle Point at a Sept 30 ceremony in a Christian church. Rev. R A McDonald officiated the single ring rite with Mr and Mrs Lisyd Eggers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nedra Irene Ray
Harry Ivan Speckelmire
Myrtle Point
Christian Church
R. A. McDonald
Lisyd Eggers
Engagement of Eloise Hartley and William Hamilton
Mr and Mrs Cecil Hartley announce the engagement of their daughter Eloise Marie to William Hamilton. No wedding date set. Eloise Hartley graduated Myrtle Point high school in June 1952. Hamilton finished high school in Tampa in 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Hartley
Eloise Marie
William Hamilton
Coos Bay
Miss Hartley
Myrtle Point High School
Mr. Hamilton
Tampa
Florida
Elgin Chapter OES Holds Regular Meeting
Elgin chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met in regular session Thursday night with Worthy Matron Mrs. Robert Powrie and Worthy Patron Ray Collier presiding. Visitors came from Oakland California Kel so Washington and Gold Beach. Refreshments were served in the dining room by members. decorations were arranged by Mrs. James Kil gore and Mrs. Ralph Kring. About 35 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
OES
Robert Powrie
Ray Collier
Oakland
Calif
Kelso
Wash
Gold Beach
James Kilgore
Ralph Kring
Arago Garden Club Names Project Leaders At Meeting
Arago Garden club members met at the home of Mrs Byron Hervey on Thursday Oct 2 with Mrs John Menegat as co host and Mrs Clarence Butler presiding The group received a 12 50 check from the Coos County fair board for their garden club exhibit Seven members traveled to Reedsport for the Rogue district convention last Tuesday Reports on the meeting were given by Mrs Howard Haga Mrs Byron Hervey Mrs John Pickett Mrs Clarence Butler and Miss Virginia Butler Oscar Harper attended the Reedsport event but could not be present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago Garden Club
Byron Hervey
John Menegat
Clarence Butler
Coos County
Virginia Butler
Oscar Harper
Reedsport
Card of Thanks from Sullivan and Families
The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in our recent sorrow will remain as a precious memory. Sincere thanks and gratitude for comforting acts and beautiful flowers from Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sullivan Elford Bros and Families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Sullivan
Elford Bros
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Uainy
Herald
Linn Averill
Tom Root
Tucker
Camas
Howard Nichols
WSCS
Wayne W. Brown
Walter Crabb
Ray Epperson
R. B Ry
Eric
Cloverdale
Davenport
John Arnold
Clifford Wilson
Yakima
Arnold G. Sanborn
A. R. Sanborn
Sanborn
Kenniwick
Nellie Arnold
Dean Epperson
Penny
Russell
Cottage Grove
Epperson
Ray Ep
Oregon State College
V. A. Roush
Peterson
Norway
Kerwin C. Roe
U. S. Navy
Young Roe
Dick Imbrie
St. Joseph
Missouri
Gold
Silver Falls
Allegany
E C Barker
T G Sumerlin
Fairview
Eckley
Sam Dement
Milton Roth
Harold Stemmiler
Jack Caughell
Frank Furman
Stan
Oswald West
Coquille Valley Auction
Barker Jeweler
Commie Czar
Red
Daily Worker
GOP
Ike Eisenhower
Europe
Joe
C. of
Western Heirs
Goquille Valley Golf and Country Club
Everday
Jack Smith
Catching Creek
Smith
Carl Bushnell
Ray Speckelmire
Eloise Hartley
Perkins Building
Safeway Store
Myrtle Hotel
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