Cattle Drive to Idaho and Oregon Wintering Tale
A narrator recalls leading cattle from the Emigrant tract to Idaho, surviving a harsh winter in Grand Ronde with heavy losses, then moving stock toward Boise and Pendleton. They return via boats on the Columbia, settle in Portland for schooling, and later head to Forest Grove with partner Willits Dean, amid Panama Isthmus travel era notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill
Government Camp
Wheat Country
Grand Ronde Valley
Boise City
South Mullee
Oos County
Aeling
Ataitiog
Uamatilla
Columiioa
Pendleton
Dallea
Podinge
Portland
al Firat
Polund
Forest Grove
Willits J Dean
Dean
County arrests reveal plea and sentences in livestock theft case near Bridge
The July 28 livestock larceny arrests at Big Creek near Bridge led to pleas and sentences. Lawrence Power, 6196, received a two year maximum with a 30 day stay to allow parole review. Loren Knight 44 posted a larger bond until the new term is heard. Loomis, Bithe, Bell, and Warren Johnson were discharged with no true bills. Farl Phillips pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Dewey Woolls 38 was fined ten dollars for intoxication in a public street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Creek
Bridge
Lawrence Powre
Loren Knight
Loomis
Bithe
Bell
Warren Johnson
Farl Phillips
Dewey Woolls 38
Powers
Myrtle Point groups to raise funds with theater ticket sale
Community groups in Myrtle Point plan a joint drive to raise 500 dollars for the Bandon School Relief fund by canvassing districts next week and selling tickets to a Hiland Theater show on November 18 and 18. A committee from the Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Senior Woman's club and others oversees the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandon
Myrtle Point
Hiland
Chamber of Commerce
H A Schroeder
EB. C. Roberts
L. P Linn
Lions Club
John Belloni
H & Whitaker
Elvin Eads
C. Barker
Verne Lundy
L. A. LaFlarame
Airplane to reseed burned county land initiative launches
An aircraft formerly used for mail transport arrives at Eastside airport to reseed burned over farmland. Pilot Arval Haselwood and ground man JW Richardson will execute the program at a cost of 109 dollars per acre for seed plus 20 cents per acre for plane use. The seed mix includes Highland Rent grass, white clover, orchard grass, and rye grasses with eight pounds per acre. County agents urge farmers to report acreage and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastside
Arval
Hazelwood
Frank Watelwood
Myrtle Point
Haselwood
JW Richardson
Coquille
Fowler-Wendrik nuptials held at Assembly of God
Ethel Ellison Fowler daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Fowler married Henry Hendrick of Powers at 5 o clock Monday afternoon. The ceremony at the Assembly of God was conducted by Ren J Gobson with Miss Dorothy Sutphin and Mrs Edwin Schroeder as attendants. The couple reside with the bride’s parents while seeking a home. The bride is a Reedport High School graduate and the groom is known in Powers where he attended school and works at a local camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Ellison Fowler
Floyd Fowler
Henry
Jeff Wendrik
Hendrick
Powers
Assembly of God
Ren J . Gobson
Dorothy Sutphin
Edwin Schroeder
Reedaport
Reedsport
V Vo Hagedorn
City arrests man fined for missing muffler and license
City arrest report notes Robert Louis Cline fined 3 dollars plus costs Saturday for no muffler on his truck. George Pratt taken into custody Friday for driving without an operator license and fined 5 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Cline
George Pratt
Local Happenings and Visits Across Douglas County
Friday callers include Mr and Mrs George Spencer of Oakland visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Hoffman on a hunting trip near Twelve Mile Creek yielded no luck for FC Barker and Norman Hartley. Reedsport couples Jack Hendrick and Floyd Fowler were called on by Mr and Mrs. Floyd Fowler, while other notes mention dinners, guests, and trips among locals in Coquille, Shutter's Landing, and Coeur d Alene Idaho with various families visiting relatives and returning home from Portland and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spencer
Oakland
Charles Hoffman
FC Barker
Norman Hartley
Twelvemile Creek
Douglas County
Reedsport
Jack Hendrick
Floyd Fowler
Burley
W Lee Ray
Clifford Kern
Coquille Folster
R i. Tucker
Grippe
A M_ Christensen
Marvine
Jesse Clinton
Portland
Gareta
John Sperry
Ray Vialta Parente
Priscilla Deyoe
Shutter's Landing
Warren de
Idaho
M J Morrison
Frank
R A Mackerrow
Coeur d Alene
W A Chambers
Arapahoe
Ned
Los Angeles
D C Haworth
Chambers
Charlotte Spencer
Grant Norris
Melissa Norris
Washington
Norris
Chester Norris
Chelan
Wash
Ed Ward Norris
Waterville
Frank Emerick
Mildred Norris
Brewster
Wm. Hawes
Withrow
George Hamilton
Thee Sig Point Merald
Awiy Ee
Lucky Miner Dies Near Sixes Diggings
A historical feature traces the Johnson Creek placer gold rush in Coos County. It recalls founder "Coarse Gold" Johnson, his Eureka moment, and how Johnson Creek became a famed western placer field before the miner's long pursuit ended with a skeletal discovery on Avery Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Eureka
Port Orford
Diggins
Johnson Creek
Ilinois
Midas
Avery Ridge
South Sixes River
Ge A
Ministers Move To Ban Sunday Funeral Services
The Coos County Ministerial Association pushed a plan to end Sunday funerals arguing the change would rest funeral directors employees and cemetery staff and improve ministers service to congregations. Funeral directors and others across the county largely endorsed the petitions and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meeting
The Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting Monday evening in the lodge hall. After the usual business, refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
News Stand Moves To New Location
The Myrtle News Stand shifts weekend operations to the Hotel Myrtle building now housing Harjocker Pharmacy earlier moved by E O Sempert in 1933. The room is repainted with new racks and showcases. periodicals and bulk candies remain the focus. Mrs Mabel Barklow says the shop will open Sunday at the new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Hotel Myrtle
Harjocker Pharmacy
E O Sempert
Mabel Barklow
Coquille Couples Tie the Knot in October Marriages
Marriage licenses were issued and ceremonies held for several couples. Joseph Harry Sutton and Amanda Monte Stem wed October 17 at the Dr C G Stem home in Coquille. Harry W Pendarvis and Ella M Endsley, both of Coquille, received licenses on October 21. Curtis Capps and Lucile Fenley of Springdale Ark were married October 21 by Rev G A Gray at the parsonage. Levi Steve Billings of Coquille wed Minnie Lewis of Powers October 26 at the parsonage. Clifford Larson and L M Walters, both of North Bend, were granted a license on October a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Harry Sutton
Amanda Monte Stem
Coquille
Turner MacDonald
Friday Evening Party Honors Mrs Byrne at Linn Home
Miss Grace Linn hosted a Friday evening event in Myrtle Point for Mrs W H Byrne of Portland. Guests included Mrs Wallace Langworthy, Mrs Leslie Barklow, and several other locals as they enjoyed a theater outing and refreshments at the Sumerkin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Linn
W H Byrne
Alice Alverdes
Portland
Linn
T G Sumerlin
W H Byrnes
Wallace Langworthy
Leslie Barklow
Marshfield
Mesdames
Church
What Anne Brings Home From Valpo Comedy at Myrtle Point High
The Junior class presents a four act comedy What Anne Brought Home on Friday Nov 13 at Myrtle Point High School. Dudley pursues a fish farm while navigating the condescending in laws and a power company magnate. The cast includes Sam Bennet Gene Benniksen Mrs Bennet Edith Redell Alma Nina Ellen Carver and more with Aleta Bryant directing ticket sales managed by cast members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Myrtle Point High School
Valpo
Dudley
Nevetheless
No Power Company
Howk
Herb Hardcastle
Henry
Mr Bennet
Sam Bennet
Gene Benniksen
Bemperts Drug Store
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Mullen At Albee Home
Mrs. James Albee hosted a Saturday dinner party in honor of Mrs. Lawrence Mullen's birthday. Mrs. Mullen received gifts including a mantel clock. Hosts included Mr and Mrs W E Lundy and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lewellen amid a guests list of Miss Belva Stemm ler and Miss Ruth Barton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Albee
Lawrence Mullen
Vote Prosperity for Continued Democratic Prosperity
A partisan plea urging voters to reelect Democratic officials from the President down to county offices. The text attacks Republican fear tactics and DuPont influence, praising four years of economic rebuilding and sections of prosperity under Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hitler
Germany
duPont
Armistice Day Program at VFW Hall Featured Speakers
Plans are completed for an Armistice Day program to be held Wednesday Nov 11 at the VFW hall. The event begins at 10 30 with installation of officers at 2 30 and includes outside speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V . W Hall
Local Couple Wed In Quiet Methodist Ceremony
Miss Haze Durrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Durrell of Sitkum and Harold Mullen son of Mr and Mrs Claude Mullen of Bullards were married Monday at the Methodist church by Rev W C Cronk. The couple will honeymoon in Portland then reside in Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W C Cronk
Haze Durrell
Oscar Durrell
Sitkum
Harold Mullen
Claude Mullen
Bullards
Mullan
George Martle Fioint
Portland
Marshfield
Harold Taylor
Ennis
Mra
Mullen
Myrtle Point
Redmond High School
Oregon
Brown and Carver
Bridal Shower for Miss Vera McNair Hosted by Mrs Laird
Mrs Wilfred Laird hosted a pre nuptial shower for Miss Vera McNair at the home of Mrs Lawrence Mullen on Friday night. Miss McNair will wed Victor Johnson of Marshfield this Friday and both will reside there after marriage. The evening featured gifts for the honoree and refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee. Guests included Mesdames J H McCloskey Richard Arnold Chester Peden M J Morrison Eugene Laird Leta Baker and Miss McNair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Laird
Vera McNair
Lawrence Mullen
Miss McNair
Victor Johnson
Marshfield
Mesdames
J H McCloskey
Richard Arnold Chester Peden
M J Morrison
Eugene Laird
Leta Baker
Sunday school class social hosted by Phyllis Belloni
Phyllis Belloni hosted the Friday evening gathering at her C street home for the Sunday school class. Refreshments included cider and chocolate cake. Attendees listed: Mildred Hunt president, Phyllis Belloni vice president, Betty Ross secretary, with members Mildred and Hazel Hunt, Betty Druliner, Ul ine Freeman, Betty Davis, Genevieve Strong, Aileen Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Belloni
C Street
Mildred
Hazel Hunt
Betty Druliner
Uline Freeman
Betty Davis
Betty Ross
Genevieve
Aileen Strong
Mildred Hunt
Thursday Affair at Mrs Sumerlin's Sixth Street Home
Mrs L L Sumerlin entertained a group of ladies last Thursday evening for sewing and chat. Refreshments of coke and fruit pudding were served late, with Mesdames Linn Higgins Church Thomas Rick ard Haberly Dement Schaad Lundy Breuer Evans Gurney and Misses Smith Smith Gibson attending along with the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Sumerlin
Sixth Street
L. P Linn
Florence Higgins
C. L. Church
H. H. Thomas
Edgar Rickard
Theodore Haberly
Ellis Dement
R. W Schaad
Verne Lundy
Paul Breuer
Marlin Evans
Waldemar Gurney
Rose Smith
Ruth Smith
Loene Gibson
Mrs. Sumeriin
Budget Reorganization Nominates Atchison for Lumber Interests
Atchison was appointed to replace Carl L. Davis who could not attend and will represent the county lumber interests. The budget was completed Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W XR. Atchison
Carl L. Davis
Monae Ee
Citizenship program at Woman's Club addresses voting and theater plans
Mrs. M. White chaired a Citizenship program at the city hall Woman's club. Members answered roll call with patriotic quotations. Austin Dodge proposed two November theatre nights. A committee of Mrs. Berker, LaFlamme, and Lundy will coordinate with other groups to promote the event. Junior members performed a skit from What Anne Brought Home set for November 13. Wallace Dement discussed eight measures on the upcoming election. Mrs. A W Bell praised Law Enforcement. The Junior Woman's club, led by Auson Dodge, plans a late November benefit to fund Red Cross seats. Next meeting is November 30 chaired by Beile tana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. White
Woman's Club
City Hall
Austin Dodge
E. C Berker
L. A LaFlamme
Verne Lundy
Dodge
Anne
Wallace Dement
Oregon
A W Bell
Auson Dodge
Junior Woman's Club
Red Cross
Phigh Beile Tana
Local Youth Secures Government Weather Post
Roderio Barksow, a Willamette University freshman from Salem, has joined the Salen airport weather bureau. He works hourly from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. typing weather data and sending air condition reports via teletype to Seattle through Oakland. He earned a Willamette scholarship for his honors record and leadership in interscholastic debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Barksow
Roderio
Willamette University
Salem
Salen
Government Weather Bueau
Seattle
Oakland
Calif
Sunflower Tale Sparks GOP Window Display and Oil Uses
In a weekend incident in the old country, a sunflower window sign mocked the GOP insignia with a Donkey Feed banner. The article recounts Breuer family seed imports from Hungary, their large blooms, oil extraction for shortening, and cattle feed leftovers, noting US oil seeds lack nut meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Roberts
GOP
Sam Breuer
Europe
Breuer
Budapest
Hungary
Emery Robbins
Coquille
Pacific Coast
Loggers Inn to Open Saturday in Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point prepares a new beer parlor named Loggers Inn by F. W. Fowler who has served as day chef at the Jack and Jill Café since June. Initial offerings will be beer and soft drinks with a future lunch counter planned. The rear room, renovated with chairs and seating, will debut as part of the inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
F. W. Fowler
Jack and Jill Cafe
Party Saturday Night Plans At Frank Bur Ming
Local committees led by Mrs Karl Ridgman and Mrs David Root prepare a Saturday night event at the Frank Bur Ming high school center. Refreshments include tea, beetle and cider. hats and horns are to be shared between the Aid and the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bur
Ming i
Edawand Desoratica
Karl Rdgman
Cmtertesha- Ernest
Aller Scott
Sen Root
David Root
Lynn Burtis
John Carl
C. S. Wedd
Presbyterian Aid to Be Held at a Later Date
A Presbyterian Aid event has been postponed to a later date. Organizers will announce new timing and venue once arrangements are finalized.
Octagon Club Members Meet at Doctors' Home
Octagon club members gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Drs. hy i oped wegen c vepeet for a regular meeting. The session focused on club activities and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Hy i
Thursday Shower Quille and the Hostess
Mrs. Wilson hosts a Thursday shower for quille and other guests, with (implied) preparations and social details highlighted in the readable lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quille
Mrs. Wilson
Weekend Visitors and Leisure Outings in Marshfield Area
Local families enjoyed Sunday visits and trips this past week. Notable gatherings include Marshfield residents hosting guests at Henrle and Schroeder households, fishing trips to Gold Beach, hunting near Douglas county, and a family weekend in Walden and Seaman avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield Vickers
H. B. Christy
L. E. Henrle
Marshfield
Richard Arnold
M. J Morrison
Chester Peden
Gold Beach
Dimner
E C. Barker
L L Powers
Henry Schroeder
Washington
Leonard Caraker
Frank Zumwalt
Seaman Avenue
Cemetery Road
R. G. Phillips
Walton
Frank Sorter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crete
Bandon Relic
Sixes Diggins
R M Harrison
R. Morrisom
Johnson Johnson Creek
Rebekahs Meet
Cive
V.F. W
Loggers Inn
Presbyterian Aid
Octagon
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