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VOL. XXXVIIL
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NO. SI.
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Highest Water In
Valley Since The
Flood Of 1924-25
The highest water in the Coquille
valley since the winter of 1924-25 is
the prospect for today, the water in
the valley at ten o’clock this morn­
ing being only three inches below the
1936 mark and that was the highest
in the past 18 year*.
The highway between Coquille and
Coos Bky Was »1® open at noon
today although small slides have
crept down on to the paving. If that
road goes under it will be, between the
high school and the Rice Service Sta­
tion in the Cunningham c^eek bottom.
Traffic was stopped this morning
to the south and at 6:30 the waters
were racing aerpss the pavement just
below the south approach to the
bridge here, being three or four feet
higher than they were three weeks
ago.
Traffic has also been suspended
between Coquille and Myrtle Point,
the dike beyond the North Fork
bridge being under several feet of
water, with other inundated spots
from the Jas. Jacobsen place to be­
yond Johnson MiU.
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-Slides are reported on the Fish trap
road and the Arago section roads are
submerged to a greater depth than
they were December 7.
The valley between Coquille and the
1411* beyond Fat Elk is one vast lake
and' with the clouds still descending
in a liquid form it may be two or
three days before the crest of the
floadLis past and a depth of water
rivalling that of the 1890’s may yet
he recorded.
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This morning * mail by train ar-
rived in Coquille but with the Wil­
lamette, from Springfield and Eugene
north on a tremendous rampage, It
is probable that the mail cannot get
through tomorrow. The truck bring­
ing the Portland dailies could not
make it this morning.
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One Of Coquille's
Oldest Citizens
Passed Tuesday
BABSON'S AUTHENTIC STATEMENT
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One of Coquille’s oldest citizens
passed from this life at 8:20 Tuesday
morning, at the age of 85 years, nine
months and six days. She was Mrs.
Roxla Apn Haskin, who had been a
resident of Coquille for 42 years.
She had been seriously ill for the past
two weeks and death came to her at
her home oil north Haith street
The funeral services will be held
at the Grino Funeral Home at M9
p. m. on Saturday, Rev. Chas. G.
Brown officiating, and interment is
to be in the Fairview eeme.tery
She was born in Butler couhty,.
Iowa, March 23, 1857.
Her husband, B. H. Haskin, passed
away 18 years ago and six of her
children preceded her in death.
She is survived by three daugh­
ters, Mrs. Bertha L. Wilson and Mrs.
Zettie Z. Spilth, both of this city;
Mrs. Edith Brummett, of Smith River,
Calif., and by one son, Fay Dee Has­
kin, who resides in Olympia, Wash.
A surviving sister, Mrs. L. Riley, and
a brother, James Clayton, both reside
in. St. Cloud Minn. She also leaves
15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchil­
dren and 13 great great grandchildren
to mourn her passing.
. Mrs. Aaskln was a member of the
Bandon Woman's Relief Corps, Mr.
Haskin having been a survivor of
the Civil War.
Geo. Ulett Fourteen
Years In Coquille
George A. Ulett Mid this morning
mamj
today is
is me
the ainuvriMij
anniversary vi
of as*»
his
arrival fh Coquille, he having come to
mat
that
More Than Half
Average Rainfall
Happy New Year
To Everyone
Former C.C.C. Boy
Held For Rape
The Keith Leslies
To Portland Soon
“My Sister Eileen
At The Roxy Sun. to
Tues., January 3-4-5
“My Sister Eileen," a picture which
so many people are waiting to see,
wiU be shown at the Roxy Theatre
thia coming Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday, Jan. 3-4-5.
Attention is called particularly to
these date* because of an error in the
' Beyers' Guide which lists it for Wed­
nesday, Jan. 6, bargain night. The
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evening wow, as advertised. on the
last page « this issue, and “My Sis­
ter Eileen’’ opens Sunday evening
for a three-day showing.
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New Ruling On
Payroll 5% Tax
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A matter in connection with the
five per cent victory tax on payrolls,
which has just been made public, is
that while the law was originally in­
tended to affect payrolls in 1943, not
this year’s, the ruling now is that any
December wages or salaries, not paid
until after midnight tonight, are sub-
Iris Elrod, who had been employed
in Portland for the past two months,
returned home Christmas morning.
He says he has several things in view
County Judge Ervin L. Peterson, but is uncertain yet just what he
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who went up to Portland last week will do.
to spend Christmas with Mm. Peter­
Ralph J. Caughell, on a seven-day
son, remained this week to attend O.
A C. land conferences, and expects to furlough from Lori Lawton near Se­
be
his office here next Mon­ attle, has been spending St here with
his father, C. O. Caughell.
day.
Beulah Chapter
0. E. S. Installs
Tuesday Evening
The marriage of Miss Anne Barton
and Mi Daniel Andrew Van Otten
1. Total Business: Defense production will be up sharply (plus 50%);
The annual installation of officers
was solemnized at high noon, Christ­
non-defense down sharply (minus 33%), accompanied. by a dras­
mas day at St. Paul’s Chapel, Salem, of Beulah Chapter, No. 6, O. E. 8„
Oregon. Dean Charles Swift offici­ was held Tuesday evening in the
tic strandardization of product*.
ated with the Episcopal ring cere­ Masonic Hall, which was beautifully
2. Employment: The above also applies to employment, if we do
mony.
decorated for the occasion. Mrs. Ger­
M!
not include the armed force*./.'
The bride was given away by her trude Ulett, assisted by Miss Bess
3. Farm lueeme: Will be up 5% U 1943 over 1942.
father. She is the daughter of Mr. Maury, Mrs. Gladys Gano, Mrs. Max­
4. Dividend* and Business EandR**: Have passed their peaks and
and Mrs. J. S. Barton of Coquille. The ine Jeub, Mrs. Birdie Skeels and Mrs.
will be lower tn 1943 than ih 1942.
groom is. the son of Mrs. Andrew Van Bertha Smith, installed the following
5. Lubar: There will be practically no strikes until the end of the
Otten, dairy farmer near Perrydale. officers:
, War and wages will gi aduaUybecome stabilized.
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. The bride was unattended and wore
W. M-—Edna Taylor.
6. Cimmsftty Prices: Will strengthen, somewhat, especially the
a light blue suit dress with dark blue
W. P.—Ralph Taylor.
price* of manufactured goods. Commodity price indexes will
accessories with corsage pf gardenias.
A. M.—Leona Bryant.
indicate far less tiian the actual advance
.Only thp immediate families of the
A. P.—Rudolph Johnson
Rec —Emma Ptertte.
bride and groom were present.
7. Taxes: Will be felt severely eqMcially by the white-collar group
Trees.—Susie Folsom.
A reception for the wedding party
who can expect no pay incr nq 0s
and guests was held after the cere­
Good — Edith McNelly.
8. - Retail Trade: Will be 12% off in physical volume in 1943 com­ 1
mony at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
A. Cond.—Florabel Boober.
pared with 1042.
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S. Van Staaveren, aunt and uncle of
Marshal—Gertrude Ulett.
' 9. High-grade Bonds: Should decline, but good Stocks should sell
the groom, at Perrydale.
Organist—Donna Dean Bosaerman.
higher.
The bride and groom left for a short
Chaplain—Pearl Smith.
10. Creeping Inflation: Will continue throughout 1943.
honeymoon at the Coast. Anne will
Adah—Wilda Schroeder.
finish her teaching contract at Perry­
Ruth—Myrtle Clausen.
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dale and they will be home after
Martha—Wanda Cochran.
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Electa—Ruth Sherwood.
January 1st at Perrydale.
down fairly well on goods which the
Attending from Coquille were Mr.
Warder—Rose Marie Martin.
armed forces need.
and Mrs. J. S. Barton, Ban Barton
Sentinel—Fay Holverstott.
Thus far the OPA has made no dis­ and Mrs. Clarence A. Barton. Pvt. f The Worthy Matron was presented
tinction between essentials and non- 1 Clarence A. Barton was present from with a lovely bouquet of red roaes by
essential*. Not only is this a very Fort Lewis. The groom’s family pres­ the Chapter.
These were tendered
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difficult thing to do, but it is good ent were Mrs. Andrew Van Otten, with an original song sung by Mrs.
politic* to class everyone alike. The Mr. George Van Otten, of Portland, Mildred Tyrrell and climaxed by a
war against inflation, however, will an uncle; Mr. Oeo. Van Otten, of fitting tribute from Mrs. Gertrure
Baboon Park. Maae., Dee. 31. Events never be won in this way. The only Perry dale, a brother; Mr. and Mr*. Ulett, out-going Worthy Matron.
Appointed to serve for the year
are moving at breath-taking speed. way to keep women from buying un­ Daniel Strickwarda, grandparents of
were twelve hostesses and a choral
Never before has the world been in necessary clothes, for instance, is to the groom.
group of six. The hostesses named
the midst of such a far-reaching tur­ let the price* of these clothe* in­
y
were: Clara Bosaerman Vesta John­
moil. Within the next hour news crease tp a point where the price
son, Edna McLarrin, Rheo Walker,
might break that will change the tag hurts. Therefore, during 1943,
Eleanor Jayee, Helen Lundquist, Vi­
whole course of history. Neverthe­ I forecast • reclassification of the
ola Norton, Mildred Gould, Mildred
less, H is vitally important to keep essentials and non-essential*. Prices
McCune, Iris Holverstott, Mabel Kunz
your perspective. will be held down on the essentials,
At the January 4
of the
To change your but retailer* will be allowed to charge city council Mayor-elect O. L. Wood and Lois Stevens. The singer* are
business or invest­ higher prices for non-essentials. will take over the reins us head of to be: Lillian Zeigler, Effie Johnson,
ment program with There will be a little increase in the Coquille city government, suc­ Birdie Skeels, Gertrude Lorenz, Ann
every piece of war living costa, but care in buying and ceeding Dr. Ralph T. Milne, who has Mansell and Edith Dunn. AU of the
news is utmost less waste can more than offset any made a most enviable record as the officers, hostesses and singers were
presented with dainty victory cor­
tolly. A good ex­ increases.
city's chief executive during his four
sage* by the Worthy Matron.
ample at this was Security Price*
years—two terms—in that office.
Following the installation cere-
1 believe that the Dow-Jones Stock
portrayed
when
One of the many items which could
Mi* United State« I Average« wiU go to pointe during be mentioned as accomplished during
joyed. Mis* Phyllia Taylor, of
front in North 1M> higher than
field, an accomplished plan!
Africa. JW morning many thou­ 1942; also that bor
merit of the city’s water supply—wot
sands of self-appointed ^commenta- yield* will tend to come closer to- the physical plant but the quality of niece of the Worthy Patron, played
mast delightfully “Nocturne in E Ma­
tor* were convinced tl3i Uii war Y«hwThtrmay mean a decline in
the water which has been so treated
was going to last at least five years. the price of low-coupon, long-term that it tastes better than it did some jor” by Chopin and “Jaau. Joy of
Man's Deairing," by Bach. Mrs. Mil­
Yet by midnight of that same day bonds tyvi an increase in the price of
years ago.
dred Tyrrell, long a favorite aa a
these same commentators couid see many stocks. This especially applies
There wiU be nib oilier changes in
nothing but a short War and a quick to stocks of companies which are the city's legislative body, from the soloist, rendered most pleasingly. She
victory. Let us now, therefore, con­ not handicapped by cumulative pre­ past year’s council, except that th* was accompanied by Mr*. M. O. Haw­
kins. Last, but not least, were those
ferred issues or bond issues. Re­
fine thia Outlook to probabilities.
new mayor will have to appoint a
two very talented violinists, Ronald
member, the London Stock Market is
Retail Trade
councilman to succeed himself, his
and Maurice Williams, pupils of Miss
witnessing
the
highest
prices
it
has
The first quarter of 1943 should
term in that office having two years
Muriel Dae. Ronald played most ex­
equal the first quarter of 1942; con­ seen for five years. Certainly, in­ yet to run.
pertly that difficult number, “Polo­
sidering the entire year, a deciine- vestors are sound asleep in the United
The only change in the county of­ naise” by Vieux tern pa. This was fol­
of 12 per cent is probable. Just what States. Even the utilities begin to ficial family in the court house will
will happen depends on two things; look better in spite of coming infla­ be in the county court where P. W. lowed by a duet “Son of Putza,” by
Heter Bela, which captivated every­
first, upon the quantity of goods; and tion.
Culver, elected last month, will suc­
one.
After the program, refresh­
The most important question for the
second, to what extent consumers are
ceed R. H. Lawhorn, who served two ments were nerved in the banquet
investor
during
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will
be,
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Shall
willing to take substitute*.
Wash­
years as county commissioner.
hail.
ington talks about 300,000 retailers 1 buy peace stocks or war stocks?"
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(if
course,
the
safest
thing
is
to
buy
being put out of business; but I be­
lieve this is entirety unnecessary. If peace stocks. The war stocks include
landlords will be easy on rents, as airplane manufacturers, the steels,
sensible ones should be, practically coppers and other metals and ma­
all retailers can run on a skeleton chine tools; while the peace stocks in­
The marriage of two former Co-
At the annual installation of of­
force and keep alive until the War clude building supplies, motors, rub­
is over when business again should be bers, household appliances and the quille people—Wm. C. Ulett and Effie ficers of Chadwick Lodge,. No. 68,
stocks of most other companies which Miller—which occurred last summer, A. F. A A. M., last week, the retiring
good.
The hope of America lies not with I are now suffering from lack of busi­ became known here this week. After master, D. E. McCune, installed hi*
big concerns, but with small business­ I ness. One sure bet is that com­ her recent visit in Coquille Mrs. successor, R. C. Johnson, who then
men. These small business men must panies which are now prospering Ulett drove from southern California installed the rest of his official fam­
be protected in order to preserve most during the War will suffer most to Pensacola, Florida, where Bill ily, they being:
S. W.—W. B. McLarrin.
democracy. I go further and say that after the War; while companies which is now in training for U. S. service.
J. W.—Stanley Ayres.
the preservation of democracy de­ suffer mast during the War will pros­ She will remain there as long as
Sec.—E. E. Leslie..
pends on small and so-called ineffi­ per most after the War. There are he is in that camp.
S. D.—J. F. McLarrin. 1
cient manufacturers and retailers to some concerns of course, such as the
companies,
which
J. D.—Geo. Sherwood.
“clutter up” the economic situation. merchandising
Chap.—Oscar Hendrick*.
Large units lead ultimately to tyran­ should do well both during and after
S. S — Elton Savage.
ny. As this is becoming recognized, the War. The railroads will do well
J. S.—Fay Holverstott
I think 1943 will see some real help during the War — but afterwards,
Marshal—E. D. McCune.
given the small retailers. Of course, look out!
George E. Oerding, chairman of the
Tyler
—J. E. Quick.
no general forecast will apply to Bunding And Real Estate
Coquille Payroll Allotment commit­
L. H. Hazard, re-elected treasurer,
New building during 1843 will fall tee, reports that the committee is
all parts of the country. The indus­
trial and agricultural sections should off. Government building, both of receiving
wonderful
co-operation will be installed after he returns from
hold up to 1942 figure*; but retailers factories and cantonments, will de­ from employers and employees, as all Pasadena.
in certain other section* are bound to cline while residential building will are anxious to help in this war effort
suffer. After paying their tax bill continue to be held down. This means This payroll allotment drive is on a
in 1943, the American people will that not only will the manufacturers volunteer basis and by each employee
have left out of their income $36 of building supplies and contractors alloting ten per cent of his or her
billions more than they had after have a poor year in 1843 but there earnings for the purchase of war
paying their taxes in 1940. City res­ is liable to be more or less unem­ stamps and bonds it is a great help to
Attention is again called to the
taurants and amusements will pros­ ployment among carpenters, masons, the government in winning the war New Year’s Eve dance, to be held in
per most; while filling stations, gar- painters and plasterers. The honey­ and is a wonderful saving plan for the Coquille Community Building thia
ages, lumber yards, household ap- moon of the building trades is over the people who are helping.
(Thursday) evening. The music by
piiances and hardware stores will for the duration. After the War,
The Coquille Sentinel has consent­ Bob Lee’s ten-piece orchestra from
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however, building should come back ed to allow the committee to poet the U. of O. campus at Eugene, 4s
suffer most..
with a bang although prefabricated an honor roll in its window naming the kind that all dancers enjoy.
Ctansnndity Friers And
houses may put some union labor out the firms whose employees are *1-
The 3100 admission for gentlemen
Uvtag Costa
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Prices of practically all commodi - of business. Hence, do not sacrifice loti ng ten per cent of their pay for and 50 cents for ladies will go to the
qod real estate or farms during 1843.
urchase of war bonds. Be on that building fund and the dance is being
THUMBNAIL OUTLOOK FOB 1M3
take charge of the Smith plant Dec.
31, 1823. Others with the company
for that entire period are Kennett
Lawrence, Ralph Taylor and Ernest
Purvance, the latter coming the next
day after M. Ulett did.
Don McCune entered the plant’s
employ a few days later and Ray Jeub
joined the Organtnttan a month later
Because ef the rising flood waters
the plant was closed down last night
and Mr. Uulett says from the looks
Rainfall in the Coquille valley since of things this will be the highest
Sept. 1, is now more than half of the water he has yet seen in the Coquille
average yearly precipitation of 85 valley.
inches, being right at 33 inches.
Yesterday morning's total reading
for December was 13.75 inches, a
rainfall of nine inches in the past
three weeks, and more fell yesterday
and last night!
As the Sentinel publishers approach
The heaviest fall in s 24-hour pe­
the end of their 29th year in Coquille
riod recorded up to yesterday morn­
—it will be 28 years the latter part
ing was 2.39 inches on December 7.
of January—they wish to "express to
The monthly record, kept in the
all their friends, the patrons of the
county agent’s office, show* there
Sentinel who have been so loyal
was .52 of an inch in Sept.; 2.15 indie*
through the years, and to the readers,
ua October; 13.48 in November, and
their very best wishes for a brighter
15.75 inches up to Wednesday in De­
and happier New Year than the past
cember.
has been. We cannot predict it but
here’s hoping that 1943 Will see the
complete elimination of Hitler—Mus­
solini appears to be on the way out
already—and that the Japs will be
given the severe blasting which their
Buford Foster, 20-year old man, dastardly and sneak attack on Pearl
was arrested in "Myrtle Point this week Harbor a year ago so richly entitles
and brought before Justice Fred Bull them to receive.
here, charged with rape on a 15-year
old girl. The charge was filed by the
girl's father, and the dates specified
were December 15 and 15 The jus­
tice bound him over to the grand jury
and set bail at 32500.
Keith Leslie, who is now with the
Foster was one of those who came
Internal Revenue department, was
from the south a few years ago and
home from Portland for Christmas
was a memebr of the C.C.C. while that
and when he returned north Sunday,
organization was in existence.
lie was accompanied by Mrs. Leslie,
In court he seemed very nonchalant
who is assisting him in locating a
and not at all downcast over the pros­
house there. As soon as one is found,
pect of a term in the pen facing him.
they will be back for the children and
move their household goods to the
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Rose city.
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Anne Barton A
« Christmas Bride
The Business And
Financial Outlook
For New Year 1943
Hew Mayor
Next Monday
Former Coquille
People Are Wed
Masons Install
Last Tuesday
Ten Per Cent Payroll
Plan Going Well
Dance The Old
Year Out Tonight
ported from India, the Far East and
Africa. We are shipping loads of
men and supplies to these points,
ships may btgng back supplies, of
cocoa, coffee, oiitre oil, dried fruits,
cork, antimony, lead, manganese,
hides and skins, mercury molybde­
num, zinc and other commodities.
Throughout 1943 there will be a con­
tinued pressure to pierce price ceil­
ings. These ceilings will be kept
quiring the demolition
over 75 years old.
New Industrie«
,o 1943 will see the greatest crop of
new scientific developments that any
year ever witnessd.
These may
revolutionize agriculture, industry
and commerce even to a greater ex­
tent than the War will revolutionize where be is * personnel officer. He
governments, politics and human re- J and Mr*. Gulseth recently went down
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New Year’s Service At
Church Of Christ, Scientist
A special New Year Day service
will be held at 11:00 a. m. at the Co­
quille Church of Christ. Scientist, on
January 1, in accordance with the
request of the president of the United
States.