Sergeant Ray O Neill the Bomber Gunner Returns Heroic Letters
Rambling notes from a hometown reader recount Sergeant Ray O Neill a war veteran and undercover investigator now serving as gunner on a B 36 bomber in Korea He describes missions in World War II where he flew 46 expeditions and earned medals including a daring rescue and landing under fire He declares the war ongoing and promises action photos from his Eastman camera upon homecoming and recalls his fondness for fellow readers with a Thanksgiving tease continued on Page Eight
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William P. O'Nei
Ray
Korea
Ceca
Additon
Ray Oneill
We Have New Daughter Across The Border
The writer recounts a family trip to Mexico City for their son Hal's wedding. They fly from North Bend to Los Angeles and then to Mexico City, face Mexican immigration delays, and stay with relatives including Arturo Alonzo. They reflect on long journeys and recent revelations about Mexican workers.
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North Bend
Mexico City
Hal
Thomas
Elton
Sis
Frank L. Purnell
Myrtle Point Way
Mexico
Arturo Alonzo
Alonzo
United States
Crusade For Freedom Comes to Coos County
Ed Note reports a Russian dissident in Mexico City saying truth could spark rebellion against Stalin. Henry Spargo of Coos Bay leads the Coos County Crusade for Freedom with Myrtle Point Lions Club sponsoring under George Linn. The movement aims to establish private radio networks to liberalize Europe, with a station in Western Germany already active and rapid expansion needed.
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Mexico City
Russia
Stalin
Henry Spargo
Coos Bay
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Local Couple Show Photos From Coosa County Fair
George and Mary Belle Cooke display photographs taken at the Coosa county fair in Clarno Variety windows. The pictures offer a folk portrait of the recent show and are praised as exceptionally commendable and good.
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George
Mary Belle Cooke
Coosa
Clarno
Two Local Teachers Describe Europe Summer Trip
Two local teachers recount a summer journey from New York to Rome Florence and Venice then Seefeld Austria for a church workers conference. They visited Oberammergau for the Passion Play and toured Paris before joining an international work camp in Kassel Germany aiding refugee housing efforts.
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Europe
New York
Lane
Rome
Florence
Venice
Seefeld
Austria
Church of the Brethren
Alps
Oberammergau
Germany
Switzerland
Luzern
France
Paris
Kassel
Local Man Robbed Of 850 Dollars While He Slept
Walter W. Peterson of the logging partnership Peterson Novak Partlow reported to Chief Frater that on Monday night a thief entered his room and stole his wallet containing 850 dollars that he had withdrawn from the bank to buy a car.
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Walter W. Peterson
Peterson, Novak & Partlow
Cn'of
Jack Frater
Peterson
Roberts Heeren Farm Sales Reported for Past Week
The Roberts Heeren Agency lists multiple transfers from Yreka California to Broadbent and Fairview areas. Sam and Mrs Root sold 63 acres to Delbert Sumner. Ernest Jensen sold 80 acres at Fairview to R E Rodgers. Aden Adking sold 160 acres on Catching Creek to John C Meyer. David Lundin sold a Broadbent home to Wayne Thompson.
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Roberts-Heeren
Sam Root
Yreka Calif
Delbert Sumner
Broadbent
Ernest Jensen
Fairview
R E. Rodgers
David Lundin
Wayne Thompson
Dora
Aden Adking
Catching Creek
John C Meyer
Steve's Food Store Grand Opening In Myrtle Point
T S Stevens announces grand opening of Steve's Food Store occupying the Odd Fellows building on Alder Street. The drive in groc ery and meat store opens Friday and Saturday 8 am to 7 pm with ongoing hours seven days a week. Prizes include a radio and 24 baskets. a seven foot Bologna cutting contest with a chance to win if within an ounce of a pound. Free fruit juice demonstrations and samples offered.
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Steve
T. S. Stevens
Odd Fellows
Alder Streets
Myrtle Point
Sievens
Re Herald Om
Stevens
George Bristol
German student Haese begins return from Oregon trip
The Herald editor notes German student Haese, who spent a year in Roseburg living with the Lett family and attending high school, started his journey home via a southern route to Salt Lake and New Windsor. About 50 peers will later fly home after a few days in Salt Lake.
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the Herald
John Haese
Orlin Letts
Germany
Rosesburg
Salt Lake
New Windsor
Golfers Qualifying for Fall Championship at Coquille Valley
A large group of golfers began qualifying Sunday at Coquille Valley Country Club for the Fall Championship. Qualifying runs through next Sunday night September 24 with the event starting October 1. The ladies’ day is Wednesday September 2 and plans for a Ladies Fall Tournament are being considered.
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Coquille Valley Club
Coquille Valley Country Club
Presbyterians Rally and Premotion Day at Sunday School
A local Presbyterian congregation held a rally and Premotion Day during Sunday School. The message notes a seasonal schedule, daylight saving time ending on September 24, and a push for involvement this coming year.
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Presbyterians
Ripper
Bea
High School Band Concert and Food Sale Planned
The high school band will present a concert and hold a baked food sale at Schroeder's store from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday October 7. Proceeds fund a Victoria B C trip next summer. About 60 band members including 28 freshmen practice marching and will perform at Coos Bay parade at 4:00 pm and during the game that evening.
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Schroeder
Victoria
B. C
Coos Bay
Malone Statement Attacks State Dept and MacArthur
In a Washington office release Senator Malone derides the President and General MacArthur over Formosa defense. He accuses Communist associates and advisers led by Acheson of steering policy, urging a firm anti communism stance and criticizing Yalta era decisions.
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Washington
Malone
General MacArthur
Formosa
State Department
Hisses
Wadleighs
Services
Lattimores
Acheson
Manchuria
Yalta
Berlin
Curt Beckham Elected Head of School Masters
Curt Beckham, supervisor of spouse Strap Berrie Pees, is elected head of the School Masters. Jim DeAlmon of Bandon becomes vice president and Paul Franzen, superintendent of Myrtle Point elementary schools, is secretary treasurer. The Schoolmasters Club gathers Cece county teachers every six weeks to discuss problems and improve the educational system.
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Curt Beckham
Strap Berrie Pees
Coquille
Jim DeAlmon
Bandon
Paul Franzen
Myrtle Points
Cece County
Bobcats Week Schedule Teases Coos Bay Game
Word from the high school says the Bobcats meet Nishfield High at Coos Bay Friday night. The Junior Varsity plays Coos Bay here Thursday and Myrtle Point JV faces Roseburg Saturday at 2 pm.
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Bobcats
Coos Bay
N.i.shfield High School
Myrtle Point
Roseburg
Grange Dinner Ticket Sale At Myrtle Grange
Three Myrtle Grange ladies Mrs. Percy Barsee Mrs. Rey Ellis and Mrs. Paul Davis visited The Herald to sell a ticket to the Mar vear dinner in the Grange hall Saturday evening. The scene showed a light surprise as the writer attempted to process the purchase and change.
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Myrtle Grange
Herald Office
Marvear
Grange Hall
Percy Barsee
Rey Ellis
Paul Davis
Hunting Permits Needed for Beaver Hill and Blue Ridge Forests
Coos county requires hunting permits for deer in Beaver Hill and Blue Ridge county forests. Applicants must show a state license before county permits are issued. No hunting restrictions are being imposed on the forests.
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Coos County
Beaver Hill
Blue Ridge
Myrtle Point and Coquille Neck in Neck Birth Race
In a close local race Myrtle Point and Coquille vie for the week’s birth announcements. Read as the community notes introduce newborns with families from Myrtle Point Coquille Sixes Sitkum and Four Mile and dates ranging from September 11 1950 to September 18 1956.
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Myrtle Point
Coquille
Mexico
Stork
Raymond FE. McLeod
Four Mile
Keith D Thompson
Cordie B. Erwin
Floyd E. Smith
William E. Myrtle Point
Anc
Wills L. W Sith
Sixes
Calvin A. Pearce
Emmett Moater
Wesley O. McCormick
Sitkum
All In Readiness For The Big Fe 55 Wy Hos Aa
Football tickets are going fast but the Hub reports they remain available before the game. During the half a Hillah patrol drill is planned and a flag raising ceremony opens with the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Coos Bay. After the game Potentate Her.
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Coos Bay
Hillah
Veterans’ of Foreign Wars Post
Potentate Her
Fragmentary OCR Note From Local Page
A partial readable fragment mentions a local event with a person and place not fully identifiable. It hints at a meeting or notice but lacks complete names, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
Southern Oregon College Gridders Rarin to Go Shrine Classic
Southern Oregon College football opens Shrine Hospital Classic with a strong backfield led by Barger Maurer and Lacient ing. The inexperienced line raises concerns about depth and potential 60 minute play with Foster Kannasto sidelined, leaving Veentier to step in if needed.
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Southern Oregon College
Shrine Hospital
Raider
Barger Lou Maurer
Jerry Lacient
Barger
Foster
Kannasto
John Veentier
Ieee Son Sa
Snake hatching complex takes over at Bridge
Mrs. Betty Dooley’s 1st and 3rd grade class draws interest with a jar of live reptiles and insect life from students. The feature focuses on the curious reptiles housed in the jar and the classroom display at Bridge School.
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Sylvia Goodman
Betty Dooley
Jara
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Hal G. Hall
San Juan Tectihusecan
Aed
Crusade For Freedom
Eie Pictures
Repo Roberts
Heeren Seecy
T.S. Stevens
Steve’s Food
C.F
Hiland Theatre
MacArthur
Grange
A. F Moorehead
Shrine
Don Ellsworth
Karastoy
Southern Oregon College of Education
Soce-Lewis & Clarke
Rickage
Willamette University
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