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About The Coquille Valley sentinel. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1921-2003 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 14, 1934)
•Ÿ-- * ' . :... . . ■ ... V '■ » ’’1? 1 If . ,1' .fjÄ J - T i ■ ■ ■ ■- .« F : in 1 « f ■ JI ":W j . JI . ' ' . • THE PAPER THAT'S LIKE A LETTER FROM HOME ----- ... „ VOL. XXX. NO. 48. -------------------- - I — COQUILLE, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, X934. ■ S37,500 10 A ION as ; The “Independence” mine, in the Iron mountain section above Powers, bids fair to equal in rich gold ore production^ the famous mine* of Doorfenteine in South Africa, and the Joquilla in Mexico, was the gist of a statement made by Dr. H. Porter Collins, in an interview with the Sentinel man Wednesday The con ditions which exist at other large producers are in existence here, he stated. The diorite and the rhyolite veins cross at the 2500 feet apex of the formation here, the metamorphic vents indicate that the ages-past volcanic eruption* in this Pacific coast section were cooled by I the water* of the Pacific, causing the steam eruptions which partially dis- Integrated the rock containing the gold and there ia positive evidence I that the formations there were en riched by all these various phase* of the earth's cooling process. There is the primary deposit in white quartz, the secondary, or par tially free gold, and the tertiary. Dr. Collins was for 30 year* the manager for British interest* of the Joquilla mine in Mexico, the mine which has paid a million dollar* a month in dividend* to its stock- ’ holders for the past 15 years, and when he says that this Coos county district is as rich as those other two ( —in Africa and Mexico—it makes , more certain the idea here locally . tor several year* past that Iron mountain contains wealth in gold be yond the most sanguine dreams. From one vein up there Frank Fish sent an 8H pound sample to the mint and received from there a check for . 8155, indicating a value of 837,580 to , the ton. Dr. Collins' statement ia that the , average values from those veins up , there, which are from three to twen ty feet wide, should average between in that section 18 year* ago and has (Continued on Page Twelve) Mre. Compton Worthy Matron I •\ti. A 8:30 turkey dinner, served in the banquet hall of the Masonic Temple wa* attended by more than 12() member* of Beulah Chapter. O. E. S., their families. Mason* and their families. It was one of the finest dinners ever served in the banquet room and those who attended are most emphatic in their praise of the committee which arranged for and prepared the meal. The annual election of officers, who will be installed on December 27, wm held at 7:30 o'clock in the lodge room upstair*, with an atten dance that crowded the capacity of the hall. Mr*. Flora Compton wm elected a* worthy matron for the coming year. The other officer* chosen Everyone Asked to Help There have been’numerous contri butions of toys and supplies for the ChristmM baskets to be given qway to t^ose Who are needy just before ■Christmas, but not nearly enough has yet been coiiU touted. The 20-30 club is ready and anxious to repair a great many more toys than have yet been received. The room in the Sentinel building continues open on Monday, Wednes day and Friday for the reception of fouù» and toy*. The hours are from two or four on those three days of the week. __ , later ___ _______ A report from Mrs. C. C. rarr chairman of the Christmas _ ____ ___ ___ Cheer committee, states that the Sentinel comer room will be kept open every afternoon next week, from 2 to 4 p. m. and that it is hoped every contributor will have his or her donations in by Wednesday, so that the packing of baskets will not be delayed. . ' Gias* jars were placed in business houqe* yesterday for receiving cash donations which will be used to pur chase the supplie* which are not do nated. The contribution* are not confined to the urban residents, and any farmer or dairyman who can spare a portion of his produce will find it thankfully received. CANADIAN PIC TURES INTEREST Geo. M. Warren and Ivan Beecroft; two publicity men from the Victoria Island Publicity Bureau were Co- quille visitors Tueaday evening and after the dinner sersion of the 20-30 club showed eight or ten reels of fish and game and natural scenery views of British Columbia. Several other guests dropped in to view the preasn- te'.ion which was made in the hotel dining room. Many of the picture* featured the wild life of British Columbia, moose, »lk, bear, ducks, geese, and many other varieties of feathered lite. ;. .. One of the most interesting reels wm that of ¡ Gray Owl.” ao I! IC naturalist, who makes friends beaver, one of the most timid of ani mals. Pictures were shown where they had used “Gray Owl’s” shack tn northern British Columbia, for part of their dam. It showed the beaver* at work, and even views of the Indian holding and stroking a beaver which nestled down like a kitten. Other pictures showed the fishing tor salmon, steelheads, trout, etc. in the teeming Canadian water*. Last but not least wa* a two-reel picture of the climbing of the 14,000 foot mountain at Banff, at ths foot of which lie* Lake Louise. With a guide, a sophomore co-ed of the Uni versity of Illinois was shown making the dangerous ascent, and there were very few of those who viewed the picture* who would have cared to take the chance* that slim young lady did. chances of dropping hun dreds of feet had her foot slipped only slightly on the ice-covered earth they climbed. The Publicity Bureau of Victoria is one of the strongest booster* for the Coast Highway to be found any where except along the highway it self. They advertise. “Follow the bird* to Victoria” and come by way of the Oregon Coast Highway Dr. W. V. Glaiayer, worthy patron. Mre. Camilla Rietman, associate matron. E. A. Walker, associate patron. Mr*. Ball* Gould, conductress. Miss Bess Maury, associate con ductress. - Mre. Imogene Neal, secretary. V. F. W. to Have Santa Here Mr*. Susie Folsom, treasurer. The Veteran* of Foreign Wars of The chapter voted to donate 818 to the Christmas Cheer fund which will Coquille have made arrangements be used Jojjrovide ChrirtmM basket*. with Santa Claus to be in Coquille a little ahead of time He will be somewhere on the street here, on Pageant at Church of God Saturday before Christmas, with A Christmas pageant and panto candy, nuts, etc., tor the children. mime ia to be given at the Church of The place and hour will be annouced God. comer of Henry and Seventh next week. streets, next Thursday evening, De cember 20. A large number of par ticipants ha* been practicing for this Former Coquille Lady Is Dead Word has reached Coquille that pageant and it is going to be quite Mrs. J. W. Springer wham those who worth while I Beside the pageant, “Holy Night,” were here 15 year* ago will remem there will be‘the pantomime, "Night ber, passed away at her home in Before Christmas." by the Juniors, Texas in October. The Springers re- special singing and recitations by the 1 sided in Ontario. Oregon, for several | years after leaving here, before children. Everyone will be welcome and all moving to Texas. are urged to attend. The program will start at 7:45. Open Evenings Next Week Coquille retail store* will start next Monday evening remaining open af ter supper for the accommodation of those who are unable to do their buy ing during the day. The late hour* will remain in force until Christmas eve. ('ampfire Training Institute A complete training' institute in campfire i* to be held at the high school building, Marshfield. Dec. 14 and 15, for guardian* and anyone in terested tn campfley LIASON ■ h I I r i t ‘ . County Road^Warmntsat tZ” on A stiffening in the market price of Coos county warrant should follow the recent purchase of 810,000 worth _____ of county road warrant* at a price Of National American Legioni Of Girls’ League to Be Held of 92 and accrued interest The pur First Morning of the Drive— chase was made by a financial insti Here Saturday—150 Ex Membership Probably Will Visits Coquille - Is An - f tution on the bay side. Road war pected to Participate ■ Reach a Hundred 4 Oregon Booster z rants have been selling at 10, 15, 25 « or more per cent discount and thi* The attendance 1 at the Chamber of A Coo* County Girls League Con- Vic MacKenzie, brother of Mr* F. eight per cent off, with interest al A. Pook of this city, who with hi» l ferenev is to toe held in Coquille to- lowed. »hows a much healthier con Commerce directors* meeting in the hotel Tuesday noon was the largest wife and son, Keith, spent Sundaji I morrow with *seven high schols of dition of Coos county paper. directors’ meeting since the change and Monday in Coquille, was a very > this district participating—Langlois, from a Commercial Club many years entertaining visitor at the Sentinel ' Bandon, Myrtle Point, Coo* River, School Census Totals 815 ago- There were 17 present, which ia office Monday afternoon. He waf ! North Bend. Marshfield and Coquille. School Clerk Keith Leslie finished indicative of the interest being taken also a guest at the American Legiak It is the intention at this time to the census of District No. 8 the day in Chamber activities this year. meeting Monday evening and talked form a southwestern Oregon associa he left for the south and. announce* The reports of tne six membership to the members on the recent nation« tion of Girls’ Leagues. that this year's census shows an in solicitation committee which had The purpose of the Girls’ League is al Legion convention in Miami, Florll crease of nine over 1833. The total canvassed the city that morning also citizenship qualities da, and also on the principles of th» to develop for 1834 is 815, divided, 404 4boys showed an increased interest in the among its members, the ability to American Legion. and 411 girls. The 1933 census of work of that civic body which, with lead, to stand and address an au Mr. MacKenzie is liason officer 806, showed 391 boys and 415 girls. similar organizations along th* coast, dience, and to build character. the national American Legion or In the warrant call made today, were Instrumental in securing the Mis* Phyllis Hall, the adviser of zation. His headquarters are at Mr. Leslie say* that »7400 will be building of the Coast Highway and the Coquille Girls’ League, says that dianapolis, Ind., but he spends a disbursed for principal and interest. the bridges, now under construction. girls here are intensely interested ten months of each year in the c The big project for all Chambers this the organization and in making where the national convention is he P. O. Open Till 5 on Saturday year ia to have those five bridge made a fine success of the conference. He ha* just finished his work in Tomorrow, Dec. 15, and again next toll free. The business sessions will be held nection with the convention at Miami The committees reported very few X and on his vacation stopped at Grant» in the assembly room at the high Saturday. Dec. 22, the local postoffice Pass to visit his mother before com school and the noon luncheon in Pi will remain open until 5:00 o'clock in flat town-downs. A total of 67 mem oneer Hall. the afternoon instead of closing at bers, with a pledged or cash payment ing over here This of »568, was secured Tuesday morn Leveile Walstrom is conference the customary 12:30 o’clock. Mr. MacKenzie was formerly with the Marshall-Wells company, travel chairman, with Evelyn Gurrett as extra service is for the purpose of ing. Considerably more in number* ing out of Portland, and he know* program chairman; Alfreds Harry, receiving parcel* post packages and and contributions have been secured th* Oregon , country thoroughly,- luncheon chairman; Ledf»» Coy in for. the sale of stamps. No money or since that time and the larger indus Therefore when he says, after being charge of decoration* in Pioneer ders will be received or issued after tries have yet to be heard from. It was voted to hold a forum or in every state of the Union, that thi* Hall, and Lucile Wlxon, decoration* ths usual closing hour—12:30 p. m. members' meeting at a 6:45 dinner in Pacific coast state is the most attrac at the high school; Lucille Cqmellus, _ the hotel on Wednesday, Jan. 18, and • tive, the most delightful climatically, badge* chairman. forum meetings will be held the third The conference opens with regis and with the grandest scenery, as Wednesday of each month through well as the richest in potential de trations at nine o’clock tomorrow out the year. Members, as well as velopment, It should have weight. morning, followed by jnusic and ad those not members, are always wel And he state* that he never fail* to dresses of welcome by Miss Hall and boost Oregon in all his work. Whether Supt p. w. Lane. The Lincoln School will present a come at the weekly Tuesday noon Mr*. Martha E. Mulkey will talk Christmas program at the Community session*. r-. it is on the radio, in talks to various Tho*. Coke, of Marshfield, whom clubs, or write-up in Legion maga on the subject. “Not Learned from Building Wednesday evening at eight zines, he give* Oregon the kind of Books,” after which the business o’clock December 19. A chorus of J. P. Beyer* introduced as one of the favorable publicity that money can session will be held followed by tiny tots from the first and second men who helped haul in the dirt to group discussions, led by Miss Kath grade* under the direction of Miss make Coo* county, was a guest Tues not buy. He says that Portland is overlook leen McCltritock, of Coquille, Miss Dean Harding will sing a group of day noon and told briefly of rood ing a big bet in not seeking more Florence HUI, of North Bend, Mrs. Christmas carols. Those in the chorus conditions, or the lack of roads, when national conventions for that city. In Ruth Beyers, of Coquille, Miss Dor are Gordon Stem. Billy ^ewellen, he came here back in the last cen JJ&L R. Hughes, of Marshfield, and Claire Gray. Jane Munro, John tury. dollar* and tents it means wonderful- othy 1 Miss Chaney, of Coo* River. iy large revenues and the results Aasen. Phyllis McAllister, Sherman Following the 12 o’clock luncheon, Gregory, Jean Williams, Kate Free the way of increased desirable set Masonic Election Tuesday ‘¿j a program, starting at 1:30 wiU be man, Mary Mulvihill, Earla Phillipa, tlers for Oregon is incalculable. Chadwick Lodge, No. 88, A. F. A ven at the high school. The pro- Bernice Haga, and Genevieve Peart. A. M., at it* regular meeting Tuesday In Chicago last year, where a spae- ineludes music by tha Coquille W «Ton A play, “Why the Chime* Rang.’’ evening of thi* week, named She fol rts’ Vocal Ensemble — Gretchen will be presented by the public ai conventions, 1380 such w e re se- lowing official roster for next year: Eileen Kern, Leveile Wal speaking class of the Junior High di cured, bringing hundreds of thou- W. M —O. T. Gant sands to that City who might not strom. Margaret Purvance. Mary rected by Miss Dorothy Barry. The S. W —M. F. Pettit Dorothy Glaisyer, character* are: Holger, a peasant boy, otherwise have come to the fair. If Ann Schroeder, J. W.—Geo. E. Oerding our memory is correct, Mr. MacKen- Dorris Compton: musical number by Leonard Farr: Steen, hi* younger Treas.—L. H. Hazard zie said that were in the neighbor- Edith Maye Curl, of Coos River; one- brother, Vern Knox; Bertel, the uncle, Sec—R. H. Mast hood of 70,000 Legion and Auxiliary act play by Langlois girls; instru Guy Haynes; Old Woman, Jane Installation of the elected and ap- -- members in the parade and the con mental ensemble by Anna Manley, Kramer; Angel, Juanita Arnold. The pointed officers will take place on _ gested thousand* almost broke up the Nina Gordon, Sylvi Seettg and Dor pantomime characters will be taken the evening of Thursday, Dec 27— othy McIntyre, of Marshfield; vocal by Jack Martin, Eunice Howe, Mill St. John's Day. It will be a joint af parade in the Loop district. Millions upon millions of dollars duet by North Bend girls; and clog ard Curry, Junior Stem, Rolph Fuhr fair with Beulah Chapter, No. 6, O. were poured into Chicago coffers by ging by Ileen Harris and Esther Wat man, Videlle Kelley, Ruth Mulvihill E. S., and Job’s Daughters. the visitors during the session* of son, of Riverton. and Jean Wade. A special communication of Chad these 1300 convention*. A combined chorus of the girls’ and wick Lodge wiU be held next Tué*- boys’ glee club* under the supervi day evening at which time the Fel- “Red” Grange in Our Midst Retiring Officers Honored Coquille ha* been honored by a sion of Miss Bang will furnish the lowcraft degree wiU be conferred on » - Public officials usually receive visit from a famous football star, al musical numbers pf the play by sing one candidate. Next Friday night, Dec. 21, will be more boots than they do gifts of though no one knew it until yester ing a group of Christmas carols. Mr value, which makes the action of the day. When the Red Devils football Beck, with the able help of the fol Past Masters’ Night at which time people of North Bend an outstanding team, which wa* entertained at din lowing students. Jack Martin and two candidates will receive the Mas event—it might almost be called "one ner by the Lion* Club yesterday Henry Hess, assisted by Mr. Sayre ter degree for Ripley.” signed their name* to the slip passed and Mr. Wilson, will be responsible At last Monday’s session of the around it was leanred that "Red” for the staging. Paul McEiwaine Married No admission will be charged for council there, the retiring mayor. Grange," the moat famous halfback When Paul V. McEiwaine left here Edgar McDaniel, who is also publish of the past decade, had signed with the program and the school would ap on his two weeks' trip back to the er of the Coo* Bay Harbor, wa* pre them. He wa* overlooked by Pres preciate having as many as possible General Motors products conference sented with a Hamilton gold watch ident R. L. Stewart, for he was not present for the evening's entertain of dealers in Detroit last Friday, none and chain called upon to make a talk, even ment. of his friends knew that he would Nor were the three councilmen. after Ray Jcub had given a very in take a bride back with him. He was 20-30 Club ¿lection whose term* had expired, fdrgotten teresting account of the two big united in marriage last Monday to Wm. Dolan was presented with a game* he had seen. The 20-30 Club hel^ttx election of Miss Mary Olson, of Portland, at shaker and glasses set. W. H Rich The football guests at the luncheon officer« at the regular tl (Brier meet Vancouver, Wash. Th* bride is a ardson, with a, handsome electric included Coach Lester Wilson. Lin ing in the hotel Tuesday evening, the graduate nurse and a cousin of Geo. clock, and M. H. Klockar* with an Swain. Bob Waggoner. Hollis Mast. following being chosen: Leavy, of Roseburg, the Denn pow electric razor. Francis Arrell, Howard Detlefsen, der representative, who wa* here President—Clarence Bean Was such appreciation ever shown Jack Clinton, Don Stevens. Ernest Wednesday. Vice Pre*.—Russell Brown before, anywhere, to those who had Detlefsen. Lloyd Wood. Red Grange, Sergeant-at-Arms—Roa* Kistner served as city father*? Don McClellan. Leonard Lawhorn, Directors — Sam Welch, Leroy To Vote on Bonus — '■—.« n a Lawrence Hatcher. Bill Brigg«, John Swinney. Geo. Stambrough. All those At the American Legion regular Salvation Army Envoy a Visitor Cary and Don Bailey. named above, a* well as ex-presi- stag meeting next Monday night. I-ester Wilson. John Cary, and dents—in this case, Wm. Barrow— Dec.' 17, a vote will be taken on the Envoy Lillian Grey McCormick, representative of the Salvation Army three other guests — Ed Detlefsen, comprise the board of directors. The bonus, to ascertain the numebr of ex- for the Oregon and southern Idaho Ted Heomicker and Mr. Thurlow— board met at once and named Jimmy service men who are In favor of the division, was in Coquille on Tues were called on and responded briefly. Watson as secretary-treasurer of the immediate payment of adjusted cer It was the largest attendance at a club. • day and Wednesday this week, soli tificate*. All ex-tervice men of thi* citing contributions and pledges for Lions luncheon for months, there vicinity are invited to coma and cast carrying on the Army work the com being 49 present. their votes. Er.ttrtslnr.^ui and eats Down to 24 Last Sunday ing year. As has been before sug will be provided by the local Post. The Coquille valley occasionally gested. the Army does a wonderful Hotel Men Approve “No Tolk” has freezing weather, but it is us work, but the fact that all Coquille Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Compton re ually in December. Early last Sun Many Fine Christman Windows contributions are taken elsewhere turned home Sunday evening from day morning the thermometer regis There are many very nice looking prevents local proof of what good it their ten-day trip to Victoria. B. C., tered at 24 degree* and wa* only four Christmas window* in Coquille stores does accomplish. and to Portland. In the Canadian degree* higher on Monday. Tuesday which have required a great deal of city they were shown all the points it turned warmer with a light rain. time and thought to get ready. But To Play Two Next Week of interest by representative* from There was a week of very fine the city itself, the business section, The Coquille Red Devil* basket the Vancouver Island Publicity Bu- WMther, from Monday last week un- has not been dressed up with tree*, ball squad has two practice names reau and refer to their visit there as U1 Tuesday of this, but the real Ore- colored lights, etc., a* ha* been done scheduled for the coming week. Last •ne of the most delightful in their ( gonjan prefers the warm rain to the in the past, and as so many town* do evening they played Riverton down experience. ‘ temperature when the thermometer now every year. there; next Tuseday night they will At Portland Mr. Compton attend gets below 30 degrees play the same team in the Community ed the Oregon Hotel Men’s session Legion to Hold Turkey Keno Building here, and next Thursday at which the association went on rec will meet the Arago B team, at Arago. ord as favoring toll free bridges on The Coquille American Legion has the Coast Highway. made plans to hold another Turkey Keno in the Shelley building with the evening* of December 21 and 22 aa ba the tentative date* set. The proceed* on will be used to provide Christmas basket* for needy veterans and their LINCOLN SCHOOL PROGRAM, 19th • h u -V I S'i! fl j!r ■ 9 - I j — < j Ir I I I j fam 111** j ! i I W.i .1 i Pl
