Birthday of Early Settlers Recall Pioneers and Cops
The section marks Charles Schroeder Sr by age eighty at his East Norway home while recalling pioneer settlers and the emigration of the Schroeder and Hermann families from Baltimore in 1859. The narrative traces their long river journey to Coquille country, noting hardships, drownings, and the family’s eventual settlement near Hartye Orchard and Coguttic, with references to local historical figures and early industry in Coos County.
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Charles Schroeder
East Norway
Schroeder
Hermann
Baltimore
Maryland
New York
Vanama
San Francisco
Port Orford
Coquille River
Myr Ne Grove
Parkernburg
Coguttic
William
Binger
Hertram
V Atile
Myr Ue
Hartye Orchard
Trussell Tiement
J J Mill
George T Hermann Charles Schroeder Sr
Quinecor
Norway
Mra Ue Montesve
M Hermann
Haneburg
T Bender
Broadbent
Henry Hermann
Caneounty
Cons County
Henry Sehroeder
Charles Sehroeder Sr
Wiliam Volkmar
Hons Volkmar
Myrtle Point
Volkmar
Aistble
Henry Schroeder
Charlies Schroeder
Cem Couty
Volktrar
Volkmars
Grass Planting Plan Drafted by Local Workers
Plant Grass From Air HOH Hebi and Ho Sanders of the Hota Avewaye in Eugene plotted to sow grass seed from Henry Bryant of Bridge at Myrtle Point on Tuesday night. They will return next week to complete their contract with Bryant.
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Hoh Hebi
Ho Sanders
Hota
Dora Resident Dies After Heart Trouble at Local Hospital
A Dora resident died Wednesday night after valvular heart disease. Relatives, aware of his worsening condition, moved him to the Mast hospital Saturday where he passed away last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thom
Rey
Fragmented speech on politics and radio commentary
A noisy transcript fragment shows Witte Rogers discussing politicians and radio coverage. Mentions Ogden Mille and Mellon era Treasury shifts, with musing on Americans chasing the presidency and public attention amid political noise. Several garbled phrases reflect a broadcast reminiscence.
Fur Growers Meet Elects Officers at Myrtle Font
Fur Growers association last week elected Charles G Bredrick of Myrtle Font as president and Trene Hartner of Hiverton as secretary treasurer. A discussion on feeding fur bearing animals and plans for a Corn show display were noted, with news of a competent fur man to serve as judge.
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Fur Growers Association
Cowes
Charles G Bredrick
Myrtle Font
Trene Hartner
Hiverton
Gravere
Het
Cords
County Employment Committee Formed for Local Work
The state highway commission names a county employment committee to register and refer workers on contracts. Members include Leaman, Crowford, Lewis, Zimmerman, and Pearson among others, covering North Bend, Marshtfield, Powers, Myrtle Point, and surrounding areas. The panel aims to aid families during winter with job placement and unemployment aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Rof Bladitk
Counas
O. Leaman
Crowfornd
North Bend
Charleston
E . Lewis
Mar Hfield
Marshtield Hunker Hill
Faglewood
Bonden
Rondon
Sandon
Zimmerman
Powers
Bert Poorson
Myrtle Point
Cokulille
Highway Commission
Bert Pearson
Myrtle Toddnt
Pearson
Royal Neighbors Hold Meeting and Halloween Plans
The Royal Neighbors met in Schroeder hall Monday night. A shower blessed Mrs Giles Harris with gifts. Plans were made for October 41 Halloween party with youths in charge. A new idea: no pebble match. members carry the ballot box and the processionist who wins the black ball earns their social ties paid next month. Cake and coffee refreshments closed the evening.
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Schroeder Hall
Giles Harris
Harris
Oe Hallowe'en
Local Alumni Defeat Coquille In 12–0 Saturday Game
A high school football game at the fair grounds saw Myrtle Point alumni defeat Coquille alumni 12 to 0. Play by Skinert and others highlighted the tense Saturday matchup despite windy conditions.
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Ena
Aygura
Solvatna
Coquille Alumn
VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Elect Officers in Coquille
Veterans of Foreign Wars and the ladies auxiliary held officer elections on October 14 at Community hall in Coquille. VFW officers elected include Leslie Martin commander and Henry George senior vice commander, with Charlin O Fohl quartermaster and others. Ladies auxiliary chose Edna Bingham president and Madge Johnson senior vice president, with Agnes Lewis junior vp and Vina Finley secretary among posts. Next meeting moved to October 27 in Schroeder hall Myrtle Point due to the Corn Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Tadies
Coquille
Vets
Leslie Martin
Henry George
Rwin G Bingham
Charlin O Fohl
Yvorrest Moon
Arthur J Borg
Grant McCollan
Druo Cunningham
Ladies Auxiliary
Edna Bingham
Madge Johnson
Agnes Lewis
Vina Finley
Clara Rissberger Tysnsurer
Ethel Fuller
Elsie Cunningham
Schroeder Hall
Myrtle Point
Marshfield Defeats Myrtle Point High in Big Victory
Marshfield routed Myrtle Point 33 to 0 on Saturday. Key scores came in the first half with Curley and Morrison rushing for touchdowns and extra points, while Myrtle Point struggled to move the ball and had several passes intercepted.
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Marshfield
Myrtle Paint
Kroeger
Myrtle Point
Myrtl Point
Sterhl
Curley
Shelton
McConnell
Myrtle
Morrison
Hansen LE Hall
Dethi
Hunt Baer
Barker Therritan
Mas Koler
Monrad Byorkist
Carver McLean
Shelton Forrester
RH Morrison
Perry LH Woods Curley
King
McKanna
Koler Koler
Therrian
Kainder
Forrester Ireland
McLean
MecKanna
Brainard
Popescu
Koler Winston
McConell
Carver Bartlett
Hall Taylor
Hunt Redell
Barker
Barger
Wagner
Monrad
Hoover
O Mast
Hughes
Mays
Juneaman
Hice
Marriage License Granted to Weathers and Johnston
Harry Weathers of Dora and Nancy Johnston of Riddle in Douglas county were issued a license to wed.
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Harry Weathers
Dora
Nancy Johnston
Riddle
Douglas County
Theft arrest and youth arson case reported in Coquille area
Thomas F Wukin 1 percent recently stole goods from the Charles Ashton residence in Coquille and was arrested by Officer Bert Pearson and sent to the County Poor Farm. Clarence Waterman 16 of Bancroft was committed October 18 to the county jail to serve a 30 day sentence for willfully setting fire to forest lands near his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F Wukins
Charles Ashton
Coquille
Bert Pearson
Clarence Waterman
Bancroft
Marshfield Man Sentenced for Stolen Stove Incident
Thomas Ross 28 of Marshfield was found to have taken a stove from a vacant house on the Marshfield North Bend highway and was sentenced to 20 days in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ross
Marshfield
Marshfield-North Bend
Indictments and pleas on forest fire arson and other crimes
Grand jury indicted Roy W Most and Ira Shieldzy for willful arson of forest lands and they pleaded guilty though sentence is pending. Charles Zumwalt faced reckless driving and pled not guilty awaiting trial Harold Lewis admitted assault and battery and was sentenced to six months in county jail with parole eligibility. Ralaizsh Greene charged with motor vehicle under the influence and awaits trial. Charlie Feller accused of selling Coos county salt water crabs. Jack Perry charged with burglary of a dwelling and pled not guilty. Dave Davis accused of setting up and operating a distillery.
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Roy W Most
Ira Shieldzy
Charles Zumwalt
Harold Lewis
Ralaizsh
Greene
Charlies Feller
Coos County
Jack Perry
Dave Davis
Turkey Cooperation In State Market Process
Three turkey cooperative marketing units operate in Oregon with two more forming, all under the Northwestern Turkey Growers association of Salt Lake City. Units are in Hermiston Redmond and Roseburg with McMinnville and Grant Pass forming. Herbert Beyers manages the regional cooperative as Oregon extension marketing specialist George O Gatlin notes. The Northwestern association gratefully acknowledges extension service support for the cooperative effort.
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Oregon
Northwestern Turkey Growers Associat
Salt Lake City
George O Gatlin
Oregon State College
Hermiston
Redmond
Roseburg
McMinnville
Grant Pass
Herbert Beyers
Regioal
Northwestern Association
Extension Service of the
Northwest
Grange Plans Booth at Corn Show in Schroeder Hall
Myrtle Grange met Tuesday night in Schroeder hall and planned a booth for the Corn Show. They arranged a potluck supper and booster meeting for Tuesday November 1. Ben Flaxel spoke and Da King described the legal aspects of measures on the upcoming election. Refreshments included sandwiches, pickles, cheese cake, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Grange
Schroeder Hall
Ben Flaxel
da King
Garden Club Meeting and KOOS Broadcast Schedule
Garden Club will meet next Tuesday October 25 at 730 pm, hosted by Mrs Ralph Kring on Fifth Street. Mrs Georgia May Moller will broadcast a half hour program Tuesday noon over KOOS and will give a brief recital Friday at 830 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Ralph Kring
Fifth Street
Koos
Georgia May Moller
Entire Output of Local Cannery Sold
Safeway to contract for all remaining pea output from Myrtle Point cannery. Sample tested shows best quality. Safeway backs product 100 percent. With sales secured, cannery eyes a strong next season and potential expansion in Coquille valley.
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Safeway
Myrtle Point Cannery
Coquille
Coquille Valley
Nissaki Campfire Girls Plan October Council Fire
Campfire girls held a meeting to set the council fire for October 21 with the theme Be Trust worthy. Helen Gill named general chairman. the candle lighting ceremony will serve as the council fire in the clubroom. Belva Alice Stemmier to lead the Halloween party. schedules include hikes and a treasury boost. Scrapbooks for Doren Becker hospital will be sent to Portland by Mrs Seale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gill
Belva Alice Stemmier
Hallowe'en
Dorenbecker Hospital
Portland
Seale
Guardian
Recognition of Oregon driver examination benefits earns federal praise
Secretary Hal E. Ose reports that the United States Commerce Department praised Oregon's automatic driver examination law and its administration by the Operators division. The department plans to use Oregon as a model to promote similar laws in other states. Governor Julius L. Meier supported the act, with praise from State Police Chief C. P. Pray and Portland traffic head Captain Frank Ervin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Secretary of State
United States
Department * Commerce
Hal E. Ose
Federal Commerce Department
Julius Meter
Hal E Hoss
Charles P Pray
Frank Ervin
Portland
Hass
Young Schmidt Wins Health Club Prize at State Fair
Donald R Schmidt, fourteen, son of Martin M Schmidt of Nor way, won second prize in the Health club contest at the state fair. He scored 457 of 1000 points, earning a $5 check and a red ribbon. He also took first place at the Coos county fair.
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Donald R Schmidt
Martin M Schmidt
Norway
Schmidt
Coos County
Missionary Relief Drive At Myrtle Point Church
Under Rev J H Stilton new pastor of the Assembly of Gud churen in Myrtle Point 8 co a relief mission opens today for the needy. Mrs George Mul fen and Mrs San Johnson head the committee handling food clothing and household goods. Members sew mend and prepare items for needy recipients and donations are greatly appreciated.
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J H Stilton
Assembly of
Gudchuren
Myrtle Point
Mary Poppe
George Mulfen
San Johnson
Teachers Elect C A Howard At County Institute
The county institute elected officers for the coming year as President John H Pasnacht of Bandon and Vice President Miss Ida E Gamble of North Bend. Secretary treasurer Guy Mauney of North Bend and delegates Miss Florence A Stewart Powers Miss Siri Ann Enegren Coos River Miss Wilda Held Marshfield Earl E Rice Bandon Leland P Linn Myrtle Point. Mr. C A Howard state superintendent elected was unable to attend due to illness and was delayed in reaching Coos after speaking at the Medford Institute and en route to Silet. He suffered a cold and digestive issues and could not broadcast from KOOS on October 15.
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C A Howard
Howard
Koos
County Institute
John H Pasnacht
Bandon
Ida E. Gamble
North Bend
Guy Mauney
Florence A. Stewart
Powers
Siri Ann Enegren
Coos River
Wilda Held
Marshfield
Earl E Rice
Bandon Leland P Linn
Myrtle Port
Harry May
Employees Enjoy Potluck Dinner
A tame gathering of cannery workers occurred Monday in this city to celebrate the last week of pea canning. Employees arrived with baskets, shared a full table of goodies, and special guest Jacob Moomaw noted his birthday. Attendees included J E Ford, S H Stockhoff, Mrs Reuben Roupp, See Shelton, and many others.
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Jacob Moomsw
J E. Ford
S H. Stockhoff
Reuben Roupp
See Shelton
Gladys Smith
Curly Henry
Chas Newton
Herman Radford
Torr Rutledge
Geo. Hughes
Maude McCracken
Frances Nosier
Ruth Johnson
Fay Perrott
Fay Hall
Auto lights aid tent of bugs on vacation
Bugs enter the vacation tent during the day and can be killed after dark by turning auto lights on the window from outside or by placing a lamp to shine on the window from outside. Popular Mechanics Magazine notes this method causes bugs to fly toward the lighted window where they can be killed.
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Popular Mechanics
Tis
Corn Show to Feature Fur Display Over Chicken Exhibits
Reported interference from the Bandon Poultry show leads to a change in the corn show program. No chicken exhibits this year. fur bearing animals raised in Coos county will be displayed through the Fur Growers association. More than 60 Coos county fur raisers participate, including large exclusive farms with eight or more fur varieties.
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Bandon
Fur Growers Association
Coos County
Cannery start at Myrtle Point to handle surplus district peas
County chamber hears of a new cannery in Myrtle Point to process surplus peas and other garden produce. J Ford, with a large pea crop, opened the cannery to market his excess and discussed prospects for beans beets and carrots. Safeway Stores reportedly contracted for the remaining pea output. The Coquille Valley aims to expand garden produce canning with local support and event plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
J. Ford
Ford
Coquille
Cobai
Ines
Safeway Stores
Forest Service
BS Ege
Sune Ranty Bet
P Powers
Sempert
Elmer Russell
Henry Kern
van Duyn
North Bend
Norton and Young
Powers
Russell
Sumerlin
Local Chamber Backs Cannery Support in County Meeting
The Local Chamber discussed sponsoring import tariffs on paper pulp benefiting Oregon mills. It backed keeping the cannery at its present site and boosting production of peas and other produce to profitable levels. A move to relocate was deemed impractical and costly. The cannery’s peas meet large buyers on the West Coast.
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Oregon
Neat Coast
Around Town Notes From The NTs Whispers And Wonders
A jumble of observations on town life and people. Mentions of political tension, corner store games, Ernie Norris in a red coat, fall costumes, post school activity, a new drug store, E. O. Sempert polishing, Professor Linn's unchanged smile after a game, and quirky lines about Hamm and banquets. The piece weaves playful vignettes of local characters and happenings with vivid, humorous glimpses of everyday town culture.
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Ernie Norrs
E. O. Sempert
Professor Linn
Akron
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Witte Rogers
Beverly Hills
Ogden Milla Ogden
Treasury
Mr. Mellon
George and
Mary
America
Bobby
Senate
Cass
Ogden Mille
Preduesick Steiner
Steimer
Myrtle Point High
The
Myrtle Leafs
Court House News
Turkey
Nissaki
J. H. Stilton
Nts
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