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About The Coquille Valley sentinel. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1921-2003 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 4, 1940)
•C* ■ r ♦ :■ < ■ ■ / « K y PAG* TWO w ; Sam Gordon, The Kibitzer, will be Chap- •1 here to deliver a three-day contract ». m. . bridge lecture lesson series an Mon Friday. Jan. > day, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan Open house, Coquille Valley uary 22, 23, 24, at the Coquille Hotel. birthdays, which occur within three Country qiub Lunch 1:1» p. m. He is being sponsored by the Coquille Pot Noble Grands' Club pt Mrs. . 1 Woman’s Club, member^ of which are days of each other. An evening of games was enjoyed, followed by cake Jennie Price’s home, 7:30 p. m. conducting an advance sale of tickets. The subjects to be covered each af and hot chocolate. Present were: Monday. January 8 Fred Pomeroy, Ray Jewell, Marvin I Junior Woman’s Club, 8 p. m., ternoon and night of the same day Moore, Dorothy and Agnes Caudle, ' Guild Hall. will be identical. In this manner, the Ida Miller, Melvin and Margaret Tuesday, January 9 holder of a series ticket receives the Stewart, Wayne Schroeder, Wallace Coquille Woman’s Club, 2:15 p. m., complete course by attending either Howard, Elieen Griffin, Eva Alex- ! Guild Hall Program by Jr. Woman’s the night or afternoon sessions, with privilege of review by attending ander, Helen and Jean Newton, No- Club. , 'both. orni. Shirley and Winifred Van Fleet, Wednesday. January 19 Mr. Gordon is the contract bridge Roby and Fay Marney, Clarence j Episcopal Guild, St. James Parish pioneer of the Northwest as lecturer, Caudle, Mr. and Mrs. Van Fleet,' House, 2:00 p. m. 1 newspaper cdlumnist, radio and class Margie and Floyd Mamey. 11 Austin Kyle, Ben Leatherwood, J. teacher. He is author of the Horse- One of the loveliest parties of the F. McLarrin and the h net ass. The Sense Method, a simplified and easy- season was the one held at the home club will meet with Mrs. Wells. to-leam treatment of the game. His ,is not a new system. It is a tie-up of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bryant New January 16. of the basic rules used in all systems, Year's eve to welcome in the new A large crowd attended the Christ I free from complications or confusing year. Contract rummy was played, with prizes going to Mr. and Mrs. E. mas party and program held at the non-essentials. It covers bidding, de E. Leslie and Mr. and Mrs. A. Gould. Roy School last Thursday evening. fense, leads and plays presented in A delicious lunch was served-at mid Santa Claus put in an appearance the entertaining, simple, comprehen with gifts for everyone. The “Moth sive manner for which he is famed. night. The New Year broadcasts did not ers* Club” put on “An Old-fashioned Tickets will be on sale at the Coos furnish enough music so the guests Album,” which was much enjoyed. Securities, Inc., and at H. S. Norton’s. --------- >-------------- » and hosts provided their own for an -Games and a social tithe followed. I Public Installation, ter, O. E. S., Masonic öorirty and (tfliiha b f—■■ ■ ... About 30 young folks attended the “New Year’s Resolution Dance” giv en by the Puellae Club Monday eve ning in the Guild Hall. Hosts and hostesses were: Mr. and Mrs. Luckey Bonney and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kash V Complimenting her mother, Mrs. Emily Hersey, of Beaverton, and her sister, Mrs. George Hartley, of Mur taugh, Idaho, Mrs. Julius Ruble en tertained sTfew friends last Thursday afternoon. The room was decorated with a Christmas tree, Yuletide can dles, etc., while the tea table was cen tered with a moat attractive snow scene and favors appropriate to the holiday season. The afternoon was spent hi sewing and chatting. Guests were: Miss Aliqe Dement, of Myrtle Point; Mesdames R. T. Slater, Lafe Compton, Birdie Skeels, Roy Boober, O. T. Gant, E. O. Walker, G. A. Ulett, Guy Mauney and M. O. Hawkins. Mrs. Hartley has been visiting her mother at Beaverton for a few weeks but expects to leave for her home in hour or more, with Mrs. Hawkins at Idaho in a few days. the piano, and all the old songs that any of the group knew were enjoyed. Mrs. Alex Mackey was hostess to There _______ was ___............................. one exception: the ......... soloist the Laf-a-lot club members last who »hould have sung. “The Man on Thursday at her home on the Marsh the Flying Trapeze,” pleaded a cold field highway. An afternoon of sew or some other excuse for her failure ing was enjoyed. Delicious refresh to respond. ments were served. Present were; Guests included: Messrs, and Mes Mesdames Ed DeUefsen, W. E. Cross, dames H. A. Young, Hal Pierce, Roy O. K. Rakestraw, John Martin, Wm. Barton, M. Earl Wilson, H. L. Clater- Myers, J. W. Ruble, and three bos, J. L. Smith, G. A, Ulett, E. E. guests. Mrs. Nelson. Mrs. Arthur El Leslie, H. S. Norton, E. E. Johnson, lingsen and Mrs. Maggie Simmons. M. O. Hgwkins, A. N. Gould, Clar ence Osika, Bert Folsom and Miss Last Thursday night was officers’ Bess Maury. advance night at Beulai» Chapter, O. E. S. The new elective officers as Mr. and Mrs. E. D. McCune were sumed the stations they will hold in boats to their bridge club New Year’s Following 1940. r .................. the meeting, re- | eve An evening of contract was en- inte urnra i___ . _ J __ ____ prize .1_ . J __ a.__ freshments were anmro^ served In in iho the kan_ ban- joyed with high score won by quet hall. The long table, covered ' Julius Ruble. Delicious refreshments with a white cloth and red' velvet were served just before the whistles panels, was centered with a beautiful welcomed the baby New Year. Pres red floral emblem flanked by white ent were: Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bosser- tapers. man, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Boober, Mr. • ' and Mrs- Julius Ruble and the hosts. Margie .and Floyd Mamey were happily surprised Thursday evening Tuesday, Mrs. Roy Wheeler was by a group of friends in honor of their hostess to her card club for one-fif teen o’clock dessert luncheon. Mrs. J. F. McLarrin won high score at pinochle and Mrs. Ben Leatherwood, second. Present were: Mesdames A. O. Culbertson, M. L. Foes, Leslie McElhaney, Charles Lewis. Albert Wells, Roy Byer, Jack Jarvis, Le Norme Pownder, Edell Bryant, äl f If Coquille Grade A Medium I BANANAS !b. 5C PEANUTS SSL, i». 10c MN FILBERTS Ä „ 15c U. S. No. l’s 10 1b. bag O <4 O 14C SUN BRITE Scans 1QC CLEANSER GRAPEFRUIT SÜ" 'Í £ POTATO! 255e ORANGES ::: toe IFT.I.fi oH flavors pkg- 5c matches 6 box carton 15c MIT V Swift’* nlUA Tali Cans 2 for 1 3C COFFEE S&W2lb“"47c DANISH SQUASH Oc FLOURKh^ $ 1.54 ' ; PRUNES DatesorItalians4Iba 1 9C Prices Effective Thursday, Friday, Saturday L » ■ K , An informal Watch Night party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Stevens New Year’s eve. At midnight, a delicious lunch was served. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Estes, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Litzenberger, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thrift, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kist- ner and the hosts. Tuesday evening, Mrs. E. A. Walk er was hostess to her bridge club. Prizes were won. by Mrs. Kenneth Kistner and Mrs. Fred Watson. De licious refreshments were served at a late hour. Present were: Mes dames O. T. Gant, Paul Trojel, J. E. Axtell. Walter Litzenberger, D. B. Estes, Fred Watson, Kenneth Kist ner, Julius Ruble and the hostess. . Last Monday, Dr. and Richmond entertained at dinner party. Following social evening was enjoyed. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Gq|nd, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Osika, Mr. and ; Mrs. Harold Gould, Ken and Jane, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Barker, of Myrtle Point; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hatcher, Jimmie and Joanne, Mrs. Thora Chapin, of Portland. . t F * To make use of our dependable Phone and Delivery Service, I —— Friends gathered at the home of I Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Schaer Sunday' The bi-monthly meeting of the [ evening to watch the old year out and I Junior Woman’s Club will be held the new year in. Chinese Checkers, Monday evening at eight o'clock in pinochle and Hollywood poker were Guild Hall. Doris Sayre, Vi Con- played during the evening. At a late 1 nam, Grace Greenough, and Jo- hour delicious refreshments were ' sephine Purkey will serve refresh served. Those present itere Messrs. ments to the group at the close of #nd Mesdames Irving Larson, Geo. the evening. Holbrook, Clyde Clark, Al Kellen- , Mrs. Pearl Ellingsen, city librarian, berger and Hobart Schaer. will discuss “Library News." Mary 1 t During Stormy Weather— Jr. Woman's Club j i Dillard Market 37» Front St » L ■ * ▼ tkmday. January 4 r * Your orders will receive careful atten- r tion and we Guarantee you Complete Satisfaction as to Quality and Price. You will find it Convenient and Econ- i ’’Jv . .,-.4 ‘ ' / omical. Gilbert is the club representative on the city library board and is in charge of the program on January 8. May bell Robinson will conduct a short business meeting Monday evening. All members are urged to be pres ent and all guests are cordially invited to be there on January 8. A trial will convince you. a * Townsend Club >■ ,te Busy Comer Grocery The Coquille Townsend Club met Tuesday night, with a good atten dance. The following officers were installed for the new year: president, T. S. Drake; first vice president, Steve Dey; second vice president, Verner Johnson; secretary, Jane Col lier; treasurer, W. H. Schroeder. The following chairmen were named: Finance, R. R. Soper; Exten sion, W. W. Tilghman; Youth, Ida Roth; Ladies Auxiliary, Edith M. Drake; Program, Callie Leach; Social Activties, Wm. Roth; Public Rela tions, Levi Bunch; Membership, Magy Hathaway; Dance, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wimer; Reading Clerk, W. W. Tilghman. The meeting was followed by the usual dance. Next Tuesday, January 9, will be the regular business meeting. Cake and coffee will be served. Ladies please bring cakes; men bring coffee. January 16 will be Dr. Townsend’s Birthday Dance. Prices 25c and 10c. Everyone come and have a good time. —Press Correspondent. a ‘A Mrs. H. L. Claterbos was hostess to the Tuesday bridge club this week j for one-thirty o’clock desert lunch eon. The long table was centered hwith potted poinsettia, flanked by red tapers. At contract which fol- lowed. Mrs. Claterbos won high score and Mrs. Trojel, second. Present Traffic Death Rate Was were Mesdames M. Earl Wilson, J. Down For November D. Rankin, Geo. Jenkins, R. E. Boob Oregon's traffic death rate for the er, Paul Trojel, and two guests, Mrs. IF. L. Greenough and Mrs. S. C. month of November this year showed a decrease of 24.3 per cent from the I Gaulke rate for the same month last year, it Honoring Mr. and Mrs. S. C. was revealed today by Earl Snell, Gaulke and eon, Ray, Mr. and Mrs. secretary of state. The rate this November was 14.9 B. W. Dunn were hosts at a six- thirty o'clock dinner party New persons killed per 100,000,000 mUes , Year's night. Following dinner, .traveled, while the rate last Novem ' cards were enjoyed. Other guests ber was 19.7. The improvement were: Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Claterbos Snell said, was due to two things: first, the reduction in the actual num and Jeanne. ber of persons killed this November Joyce Benham celebrated her 11th compared to last November and sec birthday with a party Tuesday after ondly, the sharp increase in travel noon from two until four o’clock. this year. A total of 35 persons killed was the Following an afternoon of games, re freshments, including a birthday cake toll for traffic this November as were served. Guests were: Mari against 39 for the corresponding “The Secret of Dr. Kildare,” third anne Roberta, Ruth Keaney, Mildred month last year. While deaths were of the “Dr. Kildare” series, with Lew McCarthy, Marine Sias, Laura Emily fewer, travel increased by 15.5 per Ayres and Lionel Barrymore heading Dec. 20—Elon lynj Hoover and Ruble, Dorothy, Vada and Yvonna cent as shown by gasoline consump the east, is the attraction starting Clair Amelia Booth, both of Myrtle Capps, Donna Gormley, Clarence tion figures. This increase was one of Wednesday, for four days, at the Point jF the greatest recorded for any one Roxy Theatre. Pierce and Allene Hunt. Dec. 30—Raymond E. McLeod and month during the history of the state, The scientific detective romance, Mae Louise Simmons, both of Bandon. Snell declared. < based on Max Brand’s popular story, They were married at Marshfield last The executive meeting of the Pi Travel on Oregon highways and deals with a beautiful girl’s strange Saturday by Rev. Oliver J. GilL oneer Missionary society was held at streets during the month of November secret terror, and the detective work the home of Mrs. Jas. Richmond last Dec. 30—James Wilson Hayes and this year totaled 228,399,687 miles, of Ayres, as Dr. Jimmy Kildare, to Thursday afternoon. Semi-annual Hazel Knox, both of Charleston. on the basis of gasoline consumed and trace it down to the plot of a fanati reports were made up to be sent to They were married Saturday by Jus figuring an average of IS miles to cal nurse and a quack doctor. In the i the Methodist conference. Following tice Maybee at his office in North the gallon. This figure has been dramatic climax, under the guidance Bend. pa social hour, dainty refreshments adopted as the standard mileage rate H Barrymore as Dr. Gillespie, he were served on trays containing tiny J’n 2—Harry Maxwell and Doris by the National Safety Council. Last iures her blindness by practical men copper candelabra with tiny red and Roohey, both of Marshfield. November mileage totaled 197,681,016 'll suggestion. green candles. Present were: Mes- Jan. 2— Aubrey Johnson and Lola miles. ' Lionel Atwill heads the supporting Reed, both I dames Londy Peart, Ernest Purvance, Coquille. Oregon's death rate for the first <ast, with prominent roles also played W. A. Ireland, W. F. Oerding, Henry eleven months of this year was 11.2 »y Helen Gilbert, playing her first Belloni, Louis Fugelson, Clyde Min as compared to a rate of 12.5 for the ?ole since her oatstanding success as ard, Orville Newton, B. W. Dunn, same period last year. The death the draamUcs teacher in “Andy Elton Savage, Cyril McCurdy, Bob Lillie Klockars, of North Bend, was rate for the state for the entire year Hardy Gets Spring Fever,” Nat Pen- ’Laurence and the hostess yeeterday appointed administratrix of 1938 was 12.7. fleton, Laraine Day, Sara Haden, “Oregon drivers are to be congratu Samuel S. Hinds, Emma Dunn, Wal of the Coos county Mtite at Herbert lated on the showing made so far ter Kingsford, Grant Mitchell, Alma, Stephens, who died at Spokane Dec. Myrtle Point Couple this year,” Snell declared. “If this rec •C f JBW. Robert Kent and »»Hf 24. The estate which is estimated to Married Here Sunday be worth »1500 will be appraised by ord is sustained through the month of Rev. W S. Smith, at his home on December, the most dangerous month f Harold S. Bucquet directed “The Emma Savage, M. H. Klockars and j the highway, on Sunday, performed of the year so far as traffic accidents Secret of Dr. Kildare,” in which Harold Savage. 'the wedding service which united are concerned, Oregon can be justly metf cal marvels are seen as inciden , Elon Lynn Hoover and Clair Amelia proud of its record for 1939.” tals to the plot. Dramatic highlights ( Booth, both of Myrtle Point, in mar of the picture include the amazing < riage Witnesses were Frances Booth cure of a paralytic by Barrymore tad Mrs. Chas. Oerding. through the use of a new medical Third of "Dr. Kildare" Films on Roxy Screen Wed., Thur., Fri., Sat Marriage Licenses - Probate Court Cases í :., j I eV- 5 * ' W"- H TÄ. A ’ Mt ' , • <-< f-fw*’.. < "• I I ' y 5 *