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The Coquille Valley Sentinel
THE PAPEH THAT'S
VOL.XXXIIL
A LETTER FROM
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COQUILLE. COOS COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY. JANUARY 29. 1937.
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First National Bank of CoquHte to Be Opened as Branch of the
First National of Portland, Monday Morning, Feb. 1
J. J. Stanley, Coquille Resident
Since 1888, Laid to Rest
Yesterday Afternoon
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North of Bay Dairymen Ask
Court to Name Dr. Ben­
nett Herd Inspector
The establishment of the Coquille growth of this bank has been steady.
Branch of The First National Bank As a branch of The First National of
of Portland was announced this week Portland we believe Coquille and the
One by one it becomes the sad duty
•The county court room was well
by E. B. MacNaugbton, president of surrounding territory can be even
of the Sentinel editor to record the
filled Wednesday
morning with
the Poilland Institution, and L. H. better served than in the past,” stated
passing of Coquille residents who
dairymen, the greater part of them
Hazard, president of the First Nation­ Mr. Hazard.
“In this day of fast
were in the prime of Ufe, active in
from north of the Bay, who were pro­
al Bank of Coquille. The building transportation communities are close­
Coquille affairs, and with whom
testing the appointment ot Dr. W. V.
occupied by the local bank has been ly linked together and state-wide fa­
friendships for the past 22 years have
Glaisyer as county herd inspector.
purchased
by
The
First
National
of
cilities greatly aid in the transaction
been very close.
They all expressed the contention
Portland, which institution will as­ and development of business."
This time it to that starting citizen
that there was nothing personal in
sume the deposit liability and take i The First National Bank of Coquille
of CoquiUe for the past 48 years—J.
their opposition to Dr. Glaisyer and
over
all assets of the Coquille bank was organized in 1903 by Andrew J.
J. Stanley — who passed to that
in asking the appointment of Dr. J.
on Monday morning when the Co­ Sherwood, its first president, Lentner
bourne from which no traveler ever
H. Bennett, Marshfield veterinarian,
quille Branch ot The First National Harlocker, Robert E. Shine and Geo.
returns. He died last Saturday morn­
to the office.
Bank of Portland opens here in the %
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White. ~
Three
months
the or­
ing, January 23, at 9:16 o’clock, after
At the county dairymen’s associa­
E. D. Webb, cashier of the Tint Na­ banking quarters now occupied by Ew..iT r “________ _________ /
L.'H. Hazard, retiring president of
dion these men purchased the
suffering intensely from an incurable tional Bank of Coquille, who will be­
tion meeting a resolution had asked
the First National Bank of Coquille. Coquille Valley Bank'and consoli the First National Bank of Coquille.
trouble which manifested itself but a come manager of the Coquille Branch,
the county court to appoint Dr. Glais­
few months ago. He had been to St. The First National Bank of Portland, Deposits of the First National, Bank dated it with the First National. In
yer for the south end of the* county
of CoquiUe at last statement call, 1929, upon the death of Mr. Sher­ One Bandon Measure la Passed
Martins Springs early in the winter when it opens Monday morning
and Dr. Bennett for the north end,
December 31, were $909,890.74.
wood, Mr. Hazard, flist vice president
One of the Bandon relief measures but when the court examined the law
and had then gone to a clinic in Port­
E.
D.
Webb,
cashier
of
the
local
, of the bank, became president. Mr. —that remitting state taxes in Ban­ it was found that it provided for a
land where his trouble was diagnosed „
iu»w SvaUm
and Mrs. Stanley informed that there
Installing New By««m bank, will be manager of the new i Sanford joined the bank In 1906 and don for the next seven years—passed herd inspector, and a deputy if nec­
was no hope for him.
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td the branch, Mr. Hazard stated today. Mr. i Mr. Webb in 1920. Total resources in the state senate yesterday and will|
essary, and the protesting dairymen
Funeral services under the aus- rlr,t National Bank of Portland, has Hazard and O. C. Sanford, who have 1903, at the conclusion of one year in become a law upon its approval by
did not wish Dr. Glaisyer named as
pices of the Odd FeUows lodge, of been at the Fln,t National here this been with the First National of Co- business wore $146,000. Resources on the governor. The bill limits the use inspector.
which he had been a membeTfor 45
««»ting inrtaltod the newjys- quiUe for more than thirty years, are
December 31, 1938, totaled $986,500- ot the moneys thus saved for the city
They based their opposition an a
years, were conducted at the Schroe- t,m
accounting which wiU be to retiring from active business but will 00
to the construction of public build­ reported statement by Dr. Glaisyer
der Bros Mortuorios yosterdsy ®fter- °P^ra^lt>n here in the future^ About be available through the bank to cli­
The First National Bank of Port­ ings.
that he would not enforce Bangs dis­
of »upplies
supplies, stationary, ents and bank customers.
noon at two o’clock, to the presence 1400 pounds «>f
M. E.
Another measure remitting delin­ ease inspection on dairy cattle, where
land, which opened in 1865, is the
Hardingham, who has been on the
quent taxes on Bandon property has it was not desired, until after the first
staff of The First National Bank ini oldest national bank on ’the Pacific
Beautiful floral ta the bank-
Coast.
Today the Portland bank also been introduced in the legisla­ of July.
Portland, arrived this week and will
ranks with the one hundred largest ture, and still another, when adopted,
The state law regarding testing for
be Mr. Webb's assistant. Miss Beas
banks in America, having deposits on will be an appropriation bill for sup­ the disease is mandatory but does not
Maury and Mrs. Vera McCurdy, Re­
December 31, 1936, of more than $87,- port at Bindon’s schools. There is provide indemnity, The federal law.
maining members of the Coquille 336,000.
little question of the passage of either. which requires killing of cattle found
bank staff, will complete the organi­
to be infected with the disease and
Since its organization The First Na-
zation.
provides a $25 payment to the owner
tianal
Bank
of
Portland
has
had
an
The opening of a Coquille Branch
Coos county’s quota for Ohio and
for each animal so killed, will expire
active
part
In
the
development
of
in
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Mississippi flood relief has been set by the Portland bank has been ex­ dustry in Oregon. During the past
July first, unless congress acts to
pected
here
since
the
announcement
at $1200 of which Marshfield expects
keep it in operation.
three years state-wide banking facili­
to raise half. The Coquille quota is early in December that the local bank ties have been developed that today
Dr. Glaisyer has tested all cattle
Edw. Miller, manager of the Coast
$300 but that to not as great a sum, | had
PWfchaseed by the contrel-
include branches in every part of the Highway association, was a guest at when requested but has not clamped
proportionately, as will be needed for !ln8 stockholders of The First Na­
state. Within the past few weeks the tlie Chamber of Commerce di­ down and insisted that all cattle be
th.. greatest disaster ever to strike in «<»•» Bank
Portland. With the
bank's facilities have been extended i rectors’ meeting here Tuesday noon.
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the - United
States
and should $400 be opening of this CoquiUe Branch to include Fossil, Oregon City, Granta He is still weak, although slowly re­
there
will
be
thirty-three
branches
of
raised in Coquille it will go for relief
Faculty Play Enjoyed
The First National Bank of Portland. Pas» and, with the opening of the coving from the effects of that auto
of the sufferers there.
local branch on Monday, will include accident several weeks ago when he
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Since
the
organization
of
the
First
Receipts
at the Coquille school fac­
C. W. Gano has been appointed
Co^flle.
and Mrs. Miller were badly injured
Bank of Coquille in 1903,
ulty play, “It's Great to Be Crezy,”
chairman for tlie Red Cross flood re­ National
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. Lw.ro.wfetf y-.qt a
when their car left the grade and
last Friday evening were $340
h
lief solicitation in Coquille, and yes-
To Open Law Office
WA Funds Now Available turned over on the north Oregon was $10 less than last year but
e
coast highway “When you are look­
eon. R. L- Stewart, U. E. McClary and
G. C. Sanford, retiring vice-pi
school district No. 8 is ing over the brink,” as he was to that penses were $33 less than a year ago
Cliff Gutoeth were named to assist in dent of the First National Bank Of advertising for bids for the sale of accident Mr. Miller said, “you re­ the net was $190 as against $187 in
canvassing the business section for ' Coquille, which will open its doors $22,500 worth of bonds, it is possible alize that the loves and friendships of 1938. The attendance was slightly
. contributions.
Monday morning as a branch of the that the bonds will not be sold at this life are all that amount to anything,” under 900.
Between the second and third acts
Jdr. Gano has also placed boxes in First National Bank of Portland, in­ time. It will depend on when the and he referred to the many close
Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Lane were called
the bank and in the Tip Top where tends to open a law office in CoquiUe, PWA funds—-^20,000—are available friendships he has in Coquille.
before the curtain and presented with
! contributions may be dropped and
for the new gymnasium.
Mr. Miller also spoke of the great
a.gift from the teachers by Clarence
S PWA headquarters in Washington
i everyone is urged to give as much as
impression made on the members of
he or she can.
has found the application eligible and the Coast Highway association when Osika, who expressed their apprecia­
Senator C. L- McNary has wired that they stopped in Coquille last fall and tion for the efforts put forth by the
Choral Club Concert Was
he will do all he can to expedite ac­ J. E. Norton so aptly pointed out the superintendent and his wife to make
Oppose Gas Tax Diversion
these faculty plays the successes they
tion.
Most Enjoyable Program
necessity of showing the tourist and
The Coquille Chamber of Com­
have been, Mr. Lane as director and
The
cause
of
the
delay
is
found
in
those
seeking
new
locations
the
pro
­
merce at its session Tuesday noon
a telegram from Sen. Steiwer’s sec­ ductive spots, rather than to build Mrs. Lane as prompter and assistant.
Due to the inclement weather and
adopted a resolution opposing the en­
Between the first and second acts a
retary in Washington who wired P. the highways in such a way as to
actment of any law by the legislature the unusual amount of sickness there
gracefully clever tap dance number
W.
Lane
here
during
the
senator
’
s
ab
­
is
in
Coquille
the
Pioneer
church
avoid the fertile valleys by taking the
which would divert any of the gaso­
was presented by Elaine Gray, Bar­
sence from Washington, as follows:
shortest route.
line tax fund to the cities. The action was not as completely filled for the
bara Leslie and Dorothy Glaisyer,
“
Coquille
gymnasium
project
has
Choral
club
concert
Tuesday
evening
Mr.
Miller
said
Mr.
Cabell,
the
was unanimous and was taken after
who are pupiis of that versatile mem­
been
examined
by
PWA
and
found
as
it
has
been
on
previous
occasions
chairman of the state highway com-
several speakers had related the dam­
ber of the high school faculty, Hal
eligible
but
grant
has
not
been
ap
­
when
the
club
was
giving
its
annual
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mission,
has
frequently
referred
to
age it would do to the state’s high­
Hatton.
proved
because
lack
of
funds.
Have
program,
but
it
surprised
the
direc
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Mr. Norton's short talk, and has
way system if this entering wedge of
The title-hunting ambitions of a
requested in Senator Steiwer’s name stated that even if the commission
diversion was permitted. Copies of tor, Mrs. Mau<F Woodyard, that the
mama, the fortune-seeking efforts of
that
if
any
funds
are
returned
to
auditorium
was
as
nearly
full
as
it
had two or three million dollars with
the resolution have been sent to the
PWA that immediate allotment be which to build a strictly coast high­ a crook, and the desire ta be loved
three Coos members of the legisla­ was.
made for gymnasium
It may be way through Coos county that this for himself and not for his title or
The entire program was a splendid
ture, to Gov. Martin and to the high­
hecessary,
however,
to
await
until commission v.ould still keep up the wealth by an European count, were
rendition
The
singing
of
the
club,
way commission.
whose
ranks
had
been
reduced
by
further
funds
are
made
available
by present route between Coquille and the predominating features.
The budget committee reported
Mrs. Ruth Beyers, as the simper-
congress
for
PWA
projects.
”
half
a
dozen
or
more
because
of
sick
­
Marshfield.
about $900 pledged for this year’s
O. C. Sanford, vice-president, the
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Bills have already been introduced
And the work in prospect through
chamber activities and submitted a ness, was heartily enjoyed by the au­
First National Bank of CoquiUe.
in congress for PWA, relief, CCC and the Bunker HUI section at the Bay
budget for this amount. The figures dience. The organ and piano duet,
Refer Solicitors to Them
did not, however, contain an item for “Salut d’ Amour,” with Bobby Bums as soon as a suitable office location other appropriations of similar nature is only a start toward the regrading
a part time paid secretary, and the
Mrs M ° Hawkins presiding at can be secured He was admitted to and even should there be no PWA I and realigning this 1$ mile stretch.
A solicitation committee, consisting
funds now there probably will be by
one was
postponed for li«hts
the instruments,
was one
the very
high the bar in 1905.
Mr. MiUer thought it is a mistake of R. L. Stewart, D. E. Rackleff and
a employment
month to of
await
furthiT^toribu-
of the program,
and of their
It is his purpose to specialise In summer.
for the cities to ask any of the gaso­ E. D. Webb, was named by J. L. Stev­
The architect has Informed the line tax money at thia time.
effective accompanying throughout probate work, real estate law and
tions and ledges for this year.
ens, president of the Chamber of
the evening helped make the perfec- corporation law, rather than to en­ board that the gym could be built in
He pointed out that there is a move Commerce, this week. The duty of
ter
the
general
practice
of
law
aS
an
60
days,
so
If
it
to
July,
or
even
the
on foot through the state to ask for a this committee will be to pass on the
County Roads Breaking Down ]‘ion ** ■»
Before the close of the concert the attorney in cases requiring appear- fiist of August before construction reduction in the five cent gas tax,
Commissioner R. H. Lawhorn stated
application of outside solicitors, ped­
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It would still be -------
ready
for probably in the 1939 legislature, and
club, through F. G. Leslie, presented ance in court.
< could
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Tuesday that it was doubtful if
dlers, grafters, etc., and to issue them
Mrs. Hawkins with a beautiful bou­
Mf. Sanford to well qualified In the use after the start of the next school that the beginning of a diversion of
$50,000 would place county roads
a card if their purpose is found
quet. She has been accompanist for lines of the legal profession which he year.
the gas tax would eventually result worthy.
back in the condition they were be-!
a
If
construction
is
delayed
for
six
fore the two hard freezes this month. Ithe cl*Jb tor
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in the lost» of all the state’s funds with
Of course such a committee can be
The freeze, thaw, freeze and thaw
romPT
from
due* bank for the past 30 years giving him months the board will save the in­ which it matches federal funds for
of no benefit to the business houses
on
the
bonds
by
not
issuing
terest
again hw damaged all the gravelled which the member, pay.
the knowledge necessary for a con­
roadbuilding purposes.
and homes in Coquille unless its peo­
them until there is need for the
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Mr Leslie also expressed the club’s sulting attorney.
roads so seriously thst the operation_____ _
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ple co-operate and refuse to listen to
appreciation of Mrs. Woodyard's ser­
money.
of logging trucks on them was
solicitors who have not the commit­
Wrestling
Card,
Feb.
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vices as director, ot Bobby Bums for
Water Bonds to Be Retired
stopped a week ago.
tee’s endorsement. But if all Coquille
his organ accompaniments and to the
“I am not only entitled to a fair
Liljeqvist Bar Ass’n. Head
Next week the city of Coquille will
Mr. Lawhorn estimates that 5,000
residents^will stand t'.gether and re­
soloists for their part. Mrs. Barton call for redemption the last of its
deal,
but
I
am
entitled
to
my
own
Lawrence A. Liljeqvist, of Marsh-
yards of gravel are necessary on the
fuse a hearing to anoyne not so ac­
received a beautiful floral gift but $30,000 water bonds, series C, which field, was last Saturday elected presi­ referee,” moaned Jack Lipscomb this
North Bank road, which at $3 a yard
credited the almost daily visitation of
week
when
advised
of
his
opponent
’
s
was not there to acknowledge it.
were issued in 1915 to provide exten­ dent of the Coos County Bar Associa­
in place means an expenditure of
beggars, solicitors, and grafters can
Mrs. Roy Barton, soprano soloist, sions and improvements to the water tion, succeeding Wallace Dement, of name for next Wednesday’s card in
be stopped.
$10,000 and it is doubtful that 5,000
was one of those unable to take part, system. These bonds were optional Myrtle Point.
Coquille.
Eugene E. Laird, of
yards would be sufficient.
Everyone is urged to demand pre­
and the director who usually joins in and the $13,500 worth now being Myrtle Point, was chosen vice presi­
Promoter Elliott, who had sworn
The process of resurfacing is going
sentation of the committee’s authority
not
to
use
Lipscomb
in
other
matches
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called closes that issue eight years dent, Harry A. Slack, of Coquille, was
to be slow and there will be a greet
to solicit before listening to the story.
after -- the
near riot
follow-
— Coquille
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before the expiration of the 30-year re-elected secretary, and Duncan in
many requests for road repair that
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Douglas, of Marshfieid, was chosenj^« Lipfcomb’s lari match, was of a
President's Ball Tomorrow
period they might
have been allowed
will have to wait their turn.
different idea
The promoter con­ CoquilHtes Sell Bandon Cottages
The President’s Ball for Coquille to run. Where” these bonds are held tMFlreasurer, the office his father held
sented
to
allow
Lipscomb
to appear
for
many
years.
After selling his cabin at Bandon
and Myrtle Point is expected to draw city officials do not know, but it is
City Schools Closed Monday
on the card only after the Hoosier had to a dentist of that city, C. J. Fuhr­
There
were
between
40
and
50
at
­
believed
all
are
in
the
east.
:i
large
crowd
to
the
Myrtle
Point
V.
The Coquille schools were closed
This bond retirement reduces the torneys present for the business threatened to take the matter up with man purchased the old Crowley
Monday afternoon until next Monday F. W. hall tomorrow (Saturday) eve­
the wrestling commisison on the homestead of 180 acres three miles
morning when they will re-open if ning. There are no conflicting dances water bond indebtedness to $100,000 meeting in the Elks Temple at Marsh­
charge that he was being discrimin­ east of the highway on Sixes river.
field,
Saturday
afternoon.
The
ban
­
—
$50,000
of
series
F,
issued
in
1925
the wave of flu, bad * colds, etc ., has in the county tomorrow night, except
He expects to build a cabin on the
and $50.000 in refunding bonds issued quet was held in the Chandler Hotel ated against.
subsided. The high school attendance similar dances at the Bay.
“Lipscomb can bring his own ref­ river bank for the use of his family
last
year. Both these issues are serial that evening.
was down to less than 75 per cent of
Justice J. O. Bailey and Judge Jas. eree along if he wishes,” stated El­ and also to put the other buildings in
Judge Hugh McLain was able ^to bonds with final payment of series F
normal, and at least a third ot the pu­
T.
Brand were the speakers for the liott, “but I’ll decide who will do the repair.
to
be
made
in
1950,
and
of
the
1938
be
at
his
office
in
the
county
court
pils were absent from both the Lin­
refereeing when the time comes.”
occasion.
A further breakup in the Coquille
coln and Washington buildings. Some room on Wednesday for the first time refunding bonds in 1948. First pay­
Lipscomb’s opponent will be the colony on the bluff at Bandon oc­
ment
of
the
series
F
is
in
1944,
and
in
two
weeks.
He
had
been
confined
of the teachers, too. needed the respite
Buy local bread and support home flashy Ben Sherman, of Portland, who curred when J. L. Smith sold their
from duty in order to recover Iran to his home in Marshfield with a bad of the 1936 refunding the first $4,000
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industry.
tt
place to lira. Treadgold recently.
must
be
paid
July
1
this
year.
cold
and
was
threatened
with
flu.
the prevailing epidemic.
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