Sixes Miner R J Williams Dies After Fall From Trestle
A hunting party found 67 year old R J Williams dead at the foot of a high trestle near Salmon Creek railroad 90 miles from Powers. Williams, a miner and prospector for ten years, had left Powers last Wednesday for his cabin on the Sixes and had not been seen since. The body was taken to Schroeder mortuary in Myrtle Point and burial is planned at Powers cemetery. Williams had ties to a daughter Sylvia in Cheney Washington. Burial will follow in Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J
Dick) Williams
Salmon Creek
Powers
Williama
Sixes
Coan County Fire Patrol
Powery
Schroeder
Myrtle Point
Sylvia
Cheney
William
Powers Cemetery
Williams
Indiana
Portland
Funeral for John S. Root Held in Myrtle Point
Funeral services for John S. Root 84 of Montague Calif died last Wednesday were held Monday at the Church of Brethren in Myrtle Point. Officiants were Ray Marion Stern and Elder J W Barnett. Interment was in Norway Cemetery. Root born May 6 1842 in Fayette County Illinois came to Coquille Valley in 1874. he married Julia Barklow April 4 1886 and they had 14 children, nine surviving. Surviving children include Sarah Manford Myrtle Point Naomi Robison Ventura John David Root Grenada Samuel Jacob Root Broad Bent Susanna Ekstrom Montague Ellis Thompson Ashland Mary Edson Weed Thomas Leland Root and Dolores Julia Root. One surviving brother is Root Hyesat Waterford Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Root
Montague
Calif
Church Eee Brethren
Ixtle Point
Ray
Marion
Stern
W. Barnett
Norway Cemetery
Mr Root
John
Susanna Noffsinger-Root
Fayette County
Coquille Valley
Norway
Grenada
Samuel Jacob Root
Broadbent
Mra
Susanna Ekstrom
Ellis Thompson
Ashland
Ore
Mary Edson
Weed
Thomas Leland Root
Dolores Julia Root
California
One Root
Hyesat
Waterford
County Nurse Accepts Douglas County Health Post
Mrs Ethel Littler long time Coos County Health nurse with 14 years public health service accepts the Douglas County county health nurse position. She plans to move to Roseburg around November 15 or when her successor is appointed after five years as county health nurse. She previously served six years as Powers school nurse and three years at North Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Littler
Coos County
Douglas County
Dora By Mrs. O. G. Bunch
Dora notes letters from North Africa and a Tuiesia trip. local visits by Gearhart and Hansen families. Minards hosting dinner. Coos County ration registration figures cited from OPA. historical population data referenced.
Pirates Trim Bobcats 20 to 6 in Saturday game
Myrtle Point hosts Marshfield on their field after a 20 to 6 loss. Dever and Reed were lost to injuries and service respectively. Bobcats scored early in the first half, Marshfield answered with a field goal in the third period and added two late scores. Myrtle Point lineup and coaching staff listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirates
Bobcats
Bobecate
Marshfield Pirates
Dever
Myrtle Point
Reed
Bobcots
Marshfield
North Bend
Coquille
Reedsport
Edmond Sargelt
Tom Perkins
Harrison Floyd
Lavarre Ramey
Dean Epperson
Harold Ray
Ben Dement
Don Rutphin
Harold Belloni
Hubert Deaver
Dean Weekly
R. Neugart
Second Case of Polio Reported in Myrtle Point
The second polio case was reported in Myrtle Point, a 15 year old Union High student Rodney Mc Kendry was taken to Doernbecker hospital in Portland on Monday. Mrs Willard Rubbard was taken to Bertiond from Myrtle Point ten days ago. This is the county's fourth case with Norway and Coquille also reporting cases. County nurse Ethel Littler urges prompt physician exams and Portland Kenny treatment if polio is suspected. The new treatment is said to be effective if given within a few days of contraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Rodney McKendry
Union Hiss School
Doernbecker Hospital
Portland
Willard Rubbard
Wnas Teken Tos Bertiond
Myrtle ‘Point
Norway
Coquille
Ethel Littler
Union High School
Oregon
Littler
Birthday party for Mrs Clyde McBee and Mrs W R Cribina
Remote Oregon October 21 Special The Ladies of the Community club hosted a birthday party at the McBee home for Mrs Clyde McBee and Mrs W R Cribina. Gifts and two birthday cakes were shared along with refreshments for a list of attendees. also notes on travel and a wild cat incident nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B
England
Clyde McBee
W R. Cribina
McBee
Mollie Bough
Les He Oden
Myrtle Point
Stella Cribbins
Warren Crib
Noble Walker
Calif
Mrs. Olson
George Charno
Clarno
Anniversary Observance Noted in Obscure Record
Fragmentary item notes a 16th anniversary and a 76th event on October 27, referencing a state legislature designation in 1868 as land grant. Mentions Strand, Dr A B, and Dale of the United Idaho, with vague rehab context. An unclear historical notice with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OSC
Totobaerve
Ita
Wivarvary
A. B
Dale
Usiigt
Idaho
Locals Visiting Patients Here and Community Notes
Sgt and Mrs A Graz spent the weekend with her parents the Strongs. Graz leaves for Ft Lewis Washington Monday. Mrs Graz stays to visit. Grant Willard elected Townsend club treasurer to fill post from Baynes death. Monthly birthday potluck set for second Sunday. OPA issues permit mailing of foundations without postage. owner pays 5 cent postage before delivery. Pie social at Legion hall Halloween auctioneer Walter Laird. Families hopeful of Christmas furloughs for Aubrey Strong and Al Strong. Bess Maury hospitalized three weeks at Mast hospital for limb infection. Leon Roberts to Catalina Island for Marine training. Pie Elvin R Leakey and wife leave for Camp Pendleton after ten days at Myrtle Point. Rowland Centers, from North Bend, in tank-destroyer division at Camp Bowie Texas, visits grandparents. Kathryn Juanita born Oct 12, 8? lbs to Woodrow Crook. Elsie Tallman visits Myrtle Point parents Mollers. Crooks purchase Lyle Paul place on Arago road. Howard Schnur, son of Joe Schnur, leaves for Farragut Idaho after furlough. Mrs Roy Miller receives call from husband in Richmond Va on SeaBees duty. Wr deBoer and Mrs deBoer to Monmouth. deBoer sold Gravel Ford Cheese factory to Romania Bron of Willows Calif. Ernie Watkins returns from Hawaii for 18-day furlough after Pacific service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Graz
Leslie Strong
Sgt Graz
Army
Ft. Lewis
Grazz
New Townsend
Grant Willard
Townsend Club
W. W. Baynes
Hallowe'en
Walter Laird
Pfc
Aubrey Strong
Pacific
Corpus Christi
Texas
Bess Maury
First National Bank
Coquille
Mast Hospital
Marimeye
Léon Roberts
Alfred Roberta
Catalina Island
Calif
US Marine Corps
Pie Elvin R. Leakey
Camp Joseph
Pendleton
Oceanside
J T L. Lakey
Myrtle Point
T. Corp. Rowland
L. Lakey
North Bend
Camp Bowie
Kathryn Juanita
Woodrow Crook
Elsie Tallman
Corvallis
Chris Moller
Lyle Paul Place
Charles Crook
Lyle Paul
Arago Road
Camp Perry
Monmouth
Wr. deBoer
Ore
deBoer
Ford
Romania Bron
Willows
Hawaii
Ernie Watkins
Sea Bees
South Pacific
Iatar
Hawaiianr Islands
Seattle
Siath Pacific
Engagement announced for Miss Belloni and Jack Caughill
Miss Phylilia Belloni daughter of Mrs Della Belloni announced her engagement to Jack Caughill of Powers at a party hosted by the Bachelor Girls Luncheon Club at Coquille. The wedding is planned for early next year with other community members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Belloni
Phylilia Belloni
Della Belloni
Jack Caughill
Powers
Bachelor Girls
Lupcheon Club
Co‘quilje
Ene Belloni
Univern of Oregon
Mountain Staten Co
Caughill
OSC
Fromm
Keith Mintonye
Beryl Pearson
Benment
Eleanor Edwards
John Arnold
Bud Griffin
He Griffin
Cal
SF Locals Returne From South Mrs. Floyd on ten day southern visit
Mrs. Francis Floyd returned home Saturday after a ten day trip to the south to attend her son Marvin's San Jose wedding and visit family in Calistoga. Other items note Eugene visits, Legion auxiliary organizing plans, Portland visitors, navy leave, and regional travels across Coos county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Francis Floyd
Marvin
San Jose
Frederick Wright
Calistoga
Eugene Blat Ves
Fryd Summers
Eugene
Lloyd Summrs
Portland
Arago Merchant Heroic Well Accident
Lynn Burtis, Arago postmaster and storekeeper, was hospitalized after a bucket of gravel struck his head while working a well near his store. He was the first to dive in, freeing the bucket as it fell, and is reported improving at Mast hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Burtis
Arago
Mast Hospital
Theoshes
Hig
Burtis
Registration For 4th Ration Book Next Week
Volunteers are needed for the fourth ration book registration at Myrtle Point Junior High. Registration runs daily from 4 to 6 30 and 6 30 to 8 08 in the evenings, with Carla Savage from the Coquille OPA office present to assist. A Friday 4:00 p.m. meeting with workers is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hell
Old Ant
Junie High Ichool la Myrtle Polat
Cpe
Falla
Weal
Carla Savage
Coquille
OPA
Acheel Zer
Sgt Lundy Returns Home to Begin Air Force Pilot Training
Two years’ service culminates as T Sgt Robert Lundy arrives home last Saturday and earns participation medals. He plans to report at Salt Lake City for end of leave and enter Army Air Force pilot training. Lundy spoke to the Lions Club and was slated for the Rotary Club luncheon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lundy
Salt Lake City
Lundy
Lisan’ Club
Rotary Club
Pollyanna club holds all day sitkum meeting at Laird home
Sitkum Mrs Elmer Wilcoe The Pollyanna club met Thursday at Mrs Belle Laird's home for an all day meeting A stork shower was held for Mrs Mitford Present from Inley were several members including Mrs Severis McCarthy Mrs Char Nickason Mrs Kenneth Laird and many others Mr and Mrs Elmer Wren and others attended a high school meeting in Myrtle Point where Ted Kirach spoke about teaching boys and sought parental cooperation Also visits to Oakland and to Ernest Krewsion's home were noted with hunting tales and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wilcoe
Belle Laird
Mitford
Inley
Severis McCarthy
Nickason
Kenneth Laird
Elmer Wilson
Breest
Krewson
Ernest Kerwaon
Arial Style Brief Noted From OCR Sample
A fragmented OCR line includes repetitive font descriptors and letters. The readable portions show minimal actionable content and no clear event or entity to anchor a news item.
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Dick Williams
Roseburg
Dora
O. G. Bunch
M. Gearhart
North Africa
Tuiesia
Pete Hansen
Garden Valley
Reuben Cotton
Fred Minard
Harvey Minard
Coos
Ila Barkdoll
Tia Darlene Barkdoll
J. B. Barkdoll
Myrle Point
Jes Secord
Aew Forks
Emanuel Eeete
Tacoma
Winthrop
Feild Artillery
Odegard
Auburn Wa
Episcopal Guild
Austin Dodge
A. L. Powrie
Dodge
Frank Freeman
Mbpets
Eugenia Dement
Clara McRay
McMinnville
Marie Lundy
Elisabeth Hugh
Man. Lundy
Clara MccRay
Leta Arnoki
Doris van Alstein
Anna Gu
Winders
Fraser Beachey
Faziele
Andra
Legion Ank
American Legion
Legion
Bert Pearson
Fred LeForge
Klamath Falls
Portand
James D. Clinton
Johnson
Richard Warner
Roland Werner
Camp Farragut
Navy
Norwood Browne
E. A Jones
Evzene
Grady Johwar
Donald Warner
Se Naval Air Corps
Scheone
Canada
Stanle Phillips
Daugher
Boris
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
A. R. Thoroughgood
George Pearce
L. H. Pearce
Thoroughgood
Phillips
S. P
J. W. Maloney
Porthand
Oregon Woman’s Ambulance Corps
Oaks Pavilion
Dayton
Henry Knight
Portalnd
Thomas E. Knight
London
Cpl
Waren Knight
Coast Artillery
Ft. Funston
San Francisco
Baynes
8. & Reed
South Fifth St
Orville Hage End
Lake County
Maltei
Dea
Sitkum
la Edward
Wang
Rae Soave
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