05 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
1
Excerpts from Orvil Knight and John W. King letters written in late Oct to Nov 1918 from Belgium and France recount daily life and frontline experiences. They describe billets, weather, and longing for home, with mentions of birthdays, separation from family, and hopes for peace before Christmas.
Writen and edited by the Pupils of the M P H S Anna Moser Reporter notes frst report cards delayed by interruption Two students Frances Hayes and Carmel Masters reported Worthy for special remarks Thelma Knight enrolled in the freshman class Edna Johnan elected treasurer vacancy from J Engis Weekly Flag set up by 18 Seniors Emma O Connor left school until next semester A junior girl received a letter from Albert Black now in the navy near Seattle
The report could not be completed until next week due to missing reports from the first and fourth grades. Honor marks are not given in the fifth and sixth grades except in deportment. Names listed include primary students Kenneth Peel Audrey Lundy Velma Bigelow Margorie McCullough seventh grade Mer Gant Vesta Davis Alice Guer T L Endicott Elton Schroeder Aoderick Hermann Ervin Greens Marguerite Laird Ora Carter Roy Clinton Roland Schull Onora Hall Irma Henderson Ever t Barklow Ovid Weekly Thelma enters Blanche Carlyle John Boyd and others. Absent due to illness were Aenes Trivp Roland Weekly and ton Stemmier.
Miss Minnie L. Shook of Graveyard and Fred V. Kitselman of Rawlins Wyoming wed at Mormon Point on Thursday November 7, officiated by Rev. Thos. Barklow. The couple will reside in Rawlins where Kitselman works in a local store. The item notes social guests and well wishes from a wide circle of friends. It also mentions Mr. Swan of Dora suffering inflammatory rheumatism and Bertha Cotton receiving a hospital note about her brother Jesse recovering in a convalescent ward after a gas incident.
A tribute from Coos County to Lee Gilbert Ray who died in action on November 11th serving his country. The poem recalls his bravery as he faced the Hun and fell far from home. Ray would have turned 26 in February and had served since June, leaving a circle of friends to mourn yet take pride in his sacrifice.
notes from the week report a Pres Ladies Aid Bazaar set for December 14 at Woodmen Hall with a sale of fancy work. local residents discuss hospital news, visits, and community happenings including Mrs Fensler's operation and Mrs Scaraborough's hospital stay in Remote.
Broadbent residents report a busy week with parties and services at the schoolhouse. Elder Thomas Barkly led Sunday school revival and a party drew two railcar loads of residents, with favorable remarks on the event. The column notes job changes, travel, and farm activity including timber float, creamery operation, and preparations for winter wood.
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