Bigest Fair Yet Honors Smith-Hughes Farm Exhibits
The 18th annual Coos and Curry county fair drew record crowds with fine weather, varied exhibits, and strong Smith-Hughes work from local high schools. Fay Molverssters won best hog prize and De Los Streng led pig projects while teams from Coquille and Myrtle Point earned top show honors and trips to the Portland International Stock Show.
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Curry County
Farmere
Smith-Hughes
Severn
Eqwielde
Coun Lee
Fay Molversters
Coquille Lad
Myrtle Point
Portland
DeLos Streng
Erwin Hall
Calvin Barklow
Lester Porterfield
Crquille
Fay Holverstott
Neally
Harold Glenn
Tor Keys
Curtis Helverstett
Abe Bo
Justice Court News From Coquille District
Justice court records list arrests for vagrancy of T A Johnston Bert Bailey and John King on a warrant by District Attorney Wm E Coleman. Johnston and King on bail. Bailey held. Bailey to hearing next Wednesday before Justice Dodge.
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T A Johnston
Bert Bailey
John King
Wm. E. Coleman
Coquille
E. A. Dodgy
Johnston
King
Bailey
Dodge
N. E. Cashpell
H. BH. Service
Frank Wilson
Approval of Crowds at Coos-Custy Grange Drill at Fair
The Grange drill drew large crowds on Grange day at the fair grounds and was well received. The Grange, a major agricultural fraternity, supports the fair by presenting strong exhibits and cooperating with boards to advance agricultural events. In Okaga County, Washington, the Grange funded a new exhibit building costing nearly 3000, boosting the Skagit county fair’s momentum.
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Grange
United States
Thee Orangers
Okaga County
Washington
Skagit County
Mrs Whitaker and Miss Helen Reach China After Pleasant Voyage
Friends report Mrs Belle Whitaker and Miss Helen arrived in China from Shanghai after an easy crossing. They note extreme heat in Shanghai and Japan and expect to reach their destination soon. Mrs Whitaker says she already likes China more than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Whitaker
China
Miss Helen
Little Advin Herald Sees Home Pot Horse Sale
The Herald reports on a horse sale after an advertisement in the paper drew many offers. Mr Endicott notes instant inquiries following publication and states bids rose, with Mr Lilly of Arago paying a fair price for the animal.
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Little Advin
Endicott
Herald
Eadicett
Lilly
Arago
Endicett
PLAN BIG K. P. MEETING IN MARSHFIELD
Chas C Hulet reports strong interest in the District K P convention to be held in Marshfield Monday evening September 30 Grand Chancellor Commander Stanton Rowell and Grand Keeper Walter Gleason expect to attend A delegation from Roseburg Castle will travel by road to Marshfield along with all county lodges for a large gathering and post meeting meal
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Portland
Mer
Chas. C. Hulet
Knights of Pythias
Hulet
K. P
Marshield
Stanton Rowell
Walter Gleason
Walter Gleason, Grand Keeper of Record and Seals, Both Told Mr. Hubst
Roseburg Castle
MaershGeld
Cemetery Road Gravel Work Near Norway Cemetery
I G Bingham hired to gravel about 670 feet of road from the highway to the Norway cemetery for a better surface. Work to be finished before heavy felines. Grangers meet weekly with over 76 000 attendees across Grange meetings yearly. Coos county reports subordinate Grange meetings. Carry has dairy 7.
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The
Norway Cemetery Association
I. G. Bingham
Sionth
Coos County
Carry
Scout Work Not Effective In Myrtle Point Chamber Meets
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce hears Boy Scout leader E A Britten urge business men to engage with scouts to boost morale and progress. About 80 boys attended. airport committee names Elmer Russell, L H Pearce and Chas Harlocker. Roosevelt Highway petition efforts expand. chamber to meet twice monthly and decorate fall windows.
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Myrtle Point
E. A. Britten
Coos
Douglan
Mr. Britton
Oman
Elton A. Schreeder
Rvperta
Jesse D. Clinton
Elmer Russell
L. H. Pearce
Chas. Harlocker
A. J. Radebaugh
Highway Committee
Chamber of Commeres
D. F. Thompson
Atate
Roosevelt Highway
Meniay
Vogue
Hub
Lund Toggery
Bank of Myrtle Point
Huling, Lundy& Sons
Dixie Queens
Rexall
Ita
Oregon Implements Split Auto Registration Year
Oregon Secretary of State Hal Mags announces 1988 changes to vehicle registration shifting to a split year. Temporary stickers replace first half year plates, with new fee scales based on vehicle weight and a 4 cent gas tax.
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Hal B. Mags
Oregon
Forest Fires Dwindle After Showers Aid Containment
Forest fires in the area have died down or come under control after recent rains. Local showers fell Monday and Tuesday with heavy downpours in Camas valley halting the blaze. Rain along the North Fork river interrupted logging for a time.
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Camas Valley
North Fork River
Health Meeting Of Coos County Public Health Association
The annual meeting will be held at 12 o'clock on Saturday October 5th at the Hotel Coquille. Luncheon will be served, followed by the business session. Reports on health work will be heard and officers elected. It is hoped Mrs Sadie Orr Dunbar and Mrs Glendora Mr Blakeley of Portland will attend. Attendance urged.
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Coos County Public Health Aasociation
W.l
Hotel Coquille
Sadie Orr-Dunbar
Glendora
Blakeley
Portland
Old Clothes to Be Used In School Aid Program
The Pathe district PTA holds its first regular meeting at the Janitor high school to organize an old clothes drive for needy students. A service shop will repurpose garments, and milk is provided to children needing nourishment, with free milk for some families. The program opened with a student quartette and a garden dance performed by younger pupils.
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George Dickinson
Marlin Evans
Narlin Evans
Dickinson
Lucile Sumer- Hin
Velma Hamilton
Carolyn Behneider
Elma Russell
Myrtle Point High Adopts Red Creek Health Course
Marian King county health official will teach a Red Creek health course at Myrtle Point High School. Twenty girls from upper classes will enroll and earn credit toward a Red Creek certificate. The program, initiated by county health officials, marks a new high school offering and Myrtle Point is the only county school with it this year.
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Marian King
County Health Res
Linn
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point High School
Royal Neighbors to entertain Modern Woodmen weekly socials
The Royal Neighbors will entertain the Modern Woodmen next Monday night at a social evening. This will start the winter social times held the fifth Monday of every month in Schroeder hall.
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Schroeder Hall
Oregon Gov Permits Deer Hunting After Rain Plan
Reports from Salem state Governor Patterson will permit no deer hunting in Oregon until after a general rain. The warning follows light showers earlier in the week and clarifies the hunting ban remains in effect until conditions improve.
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Salem
Patterson
Oregoe
Fishing in the Coquille River Yields Large Catches
Fishing in the Coquille river is good with big catches by A. C. Chara and Bill Lundy. Chara reported a boat catch near Norway and Lundy fished his favorite North Fork spots. Both reported fish up to 20 inches in the past week.
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Coquille River
A. C. Chara
Bill Lundy
Mr. Chase
Norway
Mr. Lundy
North Fork
Injured by Fall Bruises Man in Street Incident
Benjamin Burns sustained a bad bruise near an eye and the upper plate of his teeth broken after falling on a sidewalk when his heart briefly gave way. He is an elderly man and officials say he was fortunate not to suffer more serious injuries.
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Benjaminin Burns
Dr Burns
P T A urges youth development through hobbies and sports
Mr Dement urges the P T A to influence youth development via a brass band for boys ten and up and a tennis court on high school grounds. He believes proper environment during childhood yields useful adults and praises the large crowd's support. The program featured MacNamara's band directed by Georgia llickman with a finale violin solo by Glen Neideigh.
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Dement
PF. T. A
MacNamara
Roderick Barklow
Georgia Llickman
Roderick
Howard Rede
Jack LaBranch
Luke Pearson
Merle Randleman
Charles Ellis
Harold Mutlen
Roderick Barksow
Fred Barklow
Wilford Neal
Richard Brown
Thomas Lemen
Warren Curry
Glen Neideigh
Mrs. Neideigh
Summers
Women’s club meeting outlines upcoming events
The Women’s Club held a lively session with 3 new members joining and plans discussed for December. Access to music teachers and a new program with Mrs. G. E. Hesilken’s assistance were noted as key items for the year ahead.
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Nts
Pew
Salam
Bers
Adele
Ashbereil
Setenidee
Sania
Firemen Do Well At Stand Fundraiser
Local volunteers ran a fundraising stand that week and earned a neat sum for the fire company. Proceeds covered the cost of a new pumper and a mounted truck purchase, with the crew noting their hard work and community support.
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Paya
Future Farmera
Ceea River
Coos River Atood
Coquille South
Banden
Arthu Myrtle Point
Coos River
U F Paulson
Vuational Agriculture
Ralon Morgen
Cloverdale
Tillamook County
Justice Court News
Arage Rencher
Adviz
Adva
BIG K. P
Dap Ory
Ciamber of Commerce
Parent - Teachers Association
Spencers Worthwhile Movement
Fred Milk
Sayre Speaker
Pathe
Atty. Wallace Dement
D Cross Gotitid
Setieel
Pai
G. E. Hesilken
Bs Assistenta
Adéoll
TIR
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