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About The Coquille Valley sentinel. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1921-2003 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 9, 1936)
COQUILLE VALLET SENTINEL. COQUILLE, OREGON, FRIDAY OCTOMR t, IMA ARAGO The Ladies Aid hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Sam Root on Wednesday and made plan« to buy and sew’ for Bandon. They SCWU1* sheets, dish towels and night gowns. Mrs. Neil Farre was ^‘«missed from tlie Knife Hospital on Sunday. She will be at the George Robison home until she regains her strength. Shelby McAllister spent the week end with his parents, returning to teach school at Catching Inlet on Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Moberly, Jr., drove in from Jefferson Saturday to visit with his parents at the Oluf Aaaen home. Mr. and Mrs. John Damron and B. B. Watkins drove up from Bandon Saturday night to visit at the Watkins and Jess Damron homes. They re turned to Bandon the same evening. Mr. Watkins is picking cranberries at the J. K. Baker bog. Ellis Rackleff left Sunday morning for the Pacific International Exposi tion in Portland, where he went as the guest of the First National Bank of Portland because of his outstand ing work in 4-H Poultry club work Ellis is president of the Arago Poultry club under the leadership of Mrs. Marie McGilvery, of Coquille. In 1935 this dub sent a high ranking judging team to the state fair and Ellis was high point man on the team. Mrs. Alex Barklow, Mrs. Price Robison and Mrs. Glenn Robison spent Friday in Myrtle Point as the guests of Mrs. Nora Hosposka. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tomlinson and son, Albert, Jr., spent Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hill.. They were picking apples in southern Washington when news of the forest fires reached them and they came home to reassure them selves that all was well with their relatives in this county. Robert Pressy, the man who built the first creamery in Bandon and a long-time friend of Price Robison’s, called on him this week. Mr. Pressy lives in northern California and this was their first visit in twenty years. Mrs. Fred Lafefrty and Mrs. S. L. Lafferty accompanied Mr. and Mrs H H Goldner and Harold Goldner to Roseburg Saturday, where they at tended the funeral of Leslie Martin. Mrs. Glenn Robison and Mrs. Alex Barklow spent Monday afternoon in Myrtle Point where they assisted the ladies of the Brethren church in sew ing for Bandon. Mr and Mrs. Ed Myers accompan ied Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Halter and highway. Mr. and Mrs. Price Robison accom panied Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gulstrom and sons to Bandon Sunday. They visited Mr and Mrs Joe Ellis and family Contrary to first reports the Ellis home did not burn though prac tically all other buildings in the neighborhood did go and they were in ignorance for several hours about their home. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Goldner had as their guests her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Goldner, of Clare mont, California, from Friday until Tuesday. This was the first time the families had been together for fifteen years. Mrs. Alex Barklow and Bonnie Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Robison and Harold and Lawrence Barklow drove to Bandon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Barklow returned to their home on Saturday. They have spent the summer on vari ous road Jobe, the last one being at Dayton. They hope the season is ended but they are still subject to call. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Woodward made a business trip to Portland last week, returning Saturday evening. Earl and Glenn Genzoli were Co- <Vke CMrtory tS&eyinnlnyf luille visitors Saturday evening. Thursday evening Bible claaa was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs Nile Miller with David Root leading the discussion Those present were Mis-. ter and Mary Jean, Mrs. Frank Miller and Hazel, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wat kins, Mrs. Cluf Aasen, Mr. and Mrs David Root, Mr. and Mrs. Nile Miller and Gladys. Lloyd Purser and Jim Merlin, of Los Angeles, volunteered for fire duty and very sent out from Coquille last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones and family have moved to the Breuer place ad joining Milani’s and plan to be in irago for the winter. Mr. Jones is employed by L. H. Pearce in Myrtle Point. Roy Purser drove in from Salem Saturday to make sure that his pos sessions on the hill in the Fishtrap district were not burned. His family lid not come. Earl F. Downing, of Coquille, »reached the morning sermon at Ara- <o Sunday. There were no preach- ng services in the evening. Rev. G. L Gray, of Coquille, will have charge of these services on October 11. Believe it or not, a rat was the oause of real consternation at the Er nest Watkins home on Monday eve ning. In the evening it was discov ered that the telephone would not work. Even the nearest neighbors -•ould not be called. Due to the still »erious fire hazard this was almost a alamity. After much family dis cussion, investigation showed that the »utside wire had been cut or gnawed completely in two. A rat was the fuilty party. All which brings to nind that the West Coast telephone company really deserves a vote of hanks for keeping this line in such ,'ood condition during the emergency. As a usual thing the phone service >n rural lines is apt to be erratic but »rompt replies from central and clear ines were the rule during the fire. On Tuesday the lines were busy again when new fire broke out in the ogged off area of the Garoutte camp, rhe extreme heat of the day burst tmoldering fires into flames and new billows of white smoke poured out of Iall”s and Fishtraps creeks. The Cornwell ranch and the Frank Miller place were endangered Tues day with the renewed fires. Russell Hill, on Hall’s’ creek, was threatened Two carloads of CCC fire fighters led by Warden Huffman battled all af- emoon and watched through the light. As long as there is no strong wind the danger is not so great but a strong wind would spread the fire into virgin timber as well as several racts of second growth fir, which would bring danger to the entire community. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pauli and George left on Saturday for their new home near Goldendale, Washing- on. The best wishes of the entire ■ommunity go with them. Both Mr. and Mrs. Pauli have resided in this district for a great many years. Miss Ruth Barklow, of Gravel Ford, spent the week-end visiting at the Tom Garrone home. Mrs. Viola Nicklesen, of San Fran- -iaco, was a Sunday guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bark- ow. Donny Patrick was able to be back n school this week, although he has not entirely lewvered from his re- cent mastoid infection. Virginia and Elva Barklow. ■i <* Gravel Ford, accompanied Raymond Garrone on a trip down the coast Monday. Mrs M. E. Lillie accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Wilma McLeod, to her home in Marshfild last week, where »he will stay for a time. Mrs. Lillie still insists that she is going to re build her home in Bandon, but as yet no plans have been completed. Wallace Cart has pledged to the Mpha Gamma Rho fraternity at O. S. C. , The hauling from the Garoutte log- ling woods was finished this week. Mrs. John Damron and J. K. Baker, jf Bandon, brought B. B. Watkins to ■iis home late Tuesday night. They heard of the renewed fire hazard on Hall’s cerek. Mr. Wattins will re main until the fire is under control Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Barnett and Esther drove to Bandon Saturday and visited friends. Mrs. Naomi Robison has moved to Myrtle Point, where she will live with Mrs. Sarah Williams thia win der. She is working in Coquille. Safeway Annual Coffee > Contest Starts This Week THIS BELT WAS NAMED AFTER GEN. SAMUEL 8R0W* OF THE BRITISH ARMY. M I8S9 HE LOST AN ARM ANO MADE THIS MEW BELT UMN WHKH TO SUSPEND HIS SWORD ÜanoJuMralJIo»* PAGE FIVE A new 1937 Packard Six automo bile and $1625.00 in cash are the prizes offered by Safeway Stores in their annual coffee * contest which started this week. Chis contest, which is localized to the state of Oregon, southwestern Washington and a small part of northern California, is rather unique in that it is based upon the ability of contestants to influence friends and neighbors to buy the firm’s coffees. Briefly, the details of the contest are as follows: Everybody except em ployees of Safeway or affiliated com- pc"iaa are eligible to participate STORE NO. 469 Phone 122 FREE DELIVERY STORE NO. 136 Rhone 81 Read These Simple RULES Anyone may participate in this con test except employees of Safeway Stores and affiliated companies and their families. Each pound of coffee sold upon rec ommendation of contestants counts five points. At the end of the contest the fifty persons credited with the fifty highest number of points will be awarded the fifty prizes in the same order. No contestant will be permitted to solicit coffee sales in or upon the i»remises of any Safeway Store. Nor s it permissible for any employee to offer sales help to any contestant, either on his own time or Company time. All contest slips will be carefully counted and checked to prevent any chance of error in the scores of any of the contestants. The decision of the judges is final. Every contestant must register per sonally at the store, giving full name and address. In registering, con testant agrees to all rules and regu lations of the contest. Failure to comply with any or all of the rules will automatically disqualify the con testant. The contest closes midnight, October 31st. No contest slips will be accept ed by the stores after that time. Contest slips are obtainable upon re quest at all Safeway Stores in the Portland Division, which includes Oregon, Southwestern Washington and Alturas, Calif. Simply tell your friends and neigh bors about the three famous blends of coffee featured by Safeway, name ly, AIRWAY. NOB HILL, and ED WARDS DEPENDABLE. Explain why you think these coffees are bet ter, and why they are so economical. Every contestant must register per sonally giving full name and address. In registering, contestant agrees to all rules \and regulations of the contest. CONTEST! OCTOBER Mb to list, ¡««I msív « ' This J VAN CAMP’S Snowflake EFFECTIVE WASHING POWDER in SAFEWAY STORES in 11 oz. Cans 6 Contest i White King Pork & Beans SODA CRACKERS " 29c Lge. Pkg. 53c OREGON 2 1b. Box CANS LIFEBUOY 4 TOII PT SOAP QAAP TOILET THOMPSON SEEDLESS jc * 25 Large No. 2*4 Cans 2 Cang ■ Pumpkin ir ..... BUTTER - Spinach Raymal CATSUP 2— SATURDAY ONLY! ! IRftr JOv PRIDE OF WEST FLOUR . »1« 49-îb Bar 2 Large No. 2*4 Can Each IOC Libby’s Deviled Meat 3 Cang 10c Broken Sliced Pineapple 15c Aristocrat Mayonnaise Pounds 3£C FRESH ■ CRISP 59c Quart Q. n ....... "■■"■■y- 'I Porter’s Stalk SWEET A Pound8 POTATOES 4 15c Chinese Noodles 2 Pkgs. ORANGES ZT "UKY POTATOES ÄA™ !“2. ... No. 2 Can Fresh Fruits and Vegetables CRANBERRIES CELERY 13c Libby’s A RAKINf. PnwnFR BAKING POWDER HIGHWAY lb Salt 2 Pkgg. RAISINS 4 poond’ CALUMET J _ FRESH GRADE-A Maximum - RCc 25c 79c . FEATURED VALUES ARE EFFECTIVE FRI. TO M0N m OCTOBER 9 TO 12, INCL. est blanks at their Safeway Store and are also supplied with contest slips which they may pass out to their friends and neighbors when they rec ommend the purchase of one of these three brands of coffee—Airway, Nob Hill or Edward's Dependable. When the coffee purchase is made at Safeway the customer is to deposit the slip which he has received from the contestant. This slip, which bears the contest ContestatZ' register and receive con- ant's name and address la for the jmr- pose of crediting the contestant with the sale of the coffee. Each pound of coffee sold counts five points for the contestant and at the end of the con test the fifty contestants having the fifty highest scores receive the prizes. first prize is a new 1937 Packard Six completely equipped with stan dard accessory group. Winner will have choice of models. Second prize is four hundred dol lars in cash, third prize, two hundred fifty dollars, fourth prize om I um - • I dollars, fifth prize seventy-five October • to October 31 inclusive, a Then follow five prizes of period of a little over three weeks. next ten prizes of For sound Fire Insurance, go to twenty-five dollars each and finally thirty prizes of ten dollars each. Ned C. KeUey. There are fifty prizes in all. Already, though the contest has just started, great interest has been shown in this territory and many contestants are registering. The fact that this contest is confined mainly to Stated Communication one state makes it especially attrac Chzdwick Lodge No. 18 A. F. A A. M. tive. The contest period la from Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:30 g. m.