TBE OOQCnXt VALLE* UKFHWkL. COQUILLE, OREGON. THURSDAY, JULY L IMS.
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To Combine All
L. L. Buoy had a tonsil operation War
Relief
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last Saturday at Belle Knife hospital.
Dr. Richmond performed the opera­ Agencies In One
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A Summary Of
'Events For The
3-Day Celebration
Street Sports
At 2:30 Monday
Army Air Corps
Cadqts Needed
Two Sales By
George E. Oerding
One of tiie finest built residences
An urgent need for young men be-
in
Coquille changed hands ttys week,
tween 17 and 23 years of age to ■P-
tion. Mr. Buoy has been real ill
air the large house owned by the Smith
the
All preparation are nearing com-
A
score
of
agencies
serving
ply
for
enlistment
in
the
army
since.
war -------
causes
now been . pletion for Coquille's big Victory Cel-
corps was expressed here today by a Wood-Products at 625 Knowlton Ave.,
•’Skippy” Boone is visiting his needs
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representative of Colonel J. J. Ful­ which was sold by George E. Oerding
Grandma Boone st Lebanon. He left brought together in the National War ebration
July
3, 4 and 5. Plans to
last Saturday
Saturday with
with Mr.
Mr. and
and Mr*.
Mr*. Bud
Bud j Fund.
Fund. Such an organization
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»“• in- accommodate ♦»
— largest • - crowd ever
mer, state recruiting chief, as he ap­ to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Burr. The
last
was
the
'evitable. Community leaders have to assemble in Coquille have been
pointed D. E. Rackieff .of the Ameri­ Burr’s 'have lived in Cbquille for
Boone.
I Mrs W J. Wheeler is visiting her i given freely of their time to cam- worked out in detail,
can Legion as chairman of aviation nearly 30 years and in 1828 he or­
ganized the Burr Motor Co. as the
cadet procurement in Coquille.
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Edwards paign for the various worth-while Coquille streets are decked
with
Mr. Rackleff explains that as local International truck agency and has
at Eugeue She made the trip last causes. They have often felt there gala patriotic banners and welcome
Coos
chairman he will have complete in­ operated it successfully ever since.
Saturday on the early morning bus. was a duplication of effort in fund- signs, beckoning residents of c.
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formation about the army air corps Several years ago he built a new shop
The Vacation Bible School children raising, whgn by doing all of it at county and surrounding territory to
recruiting program and will take ap­ next to the City Hall whete he con­
were given a picnic last Thursday at one time, It could be completed cooperate in this gigantic Victory Fes­
plications from thoae who wish to ducts his business.
LaVerne Park. They played ball and shortly and save a great deal of tival, which has the full approval of
The Burrs are having their newly
army authorities in the Ninth Corps
indicate their desire to be physically
after a lovely picnic lunch some en- manpower for other war effort,
and mentally examined by the cadet purchased home all redecorated and
joyed swimming. The center piece
To obtain the most efficient ad- area of the United States Army.
expect to move in soon after the 4th
The kick-off of the big celebration
board when it visits here.
of the picnic table was a birthday minitsration possible of funds and ef-
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This unusual opportunity to sign of July.
cake
made
Kay McKinley, of J forts for relief purposes at home and will be at 8:30 o’clock Saturday eve-
The home owned by Mr. and Mrs.
Marahfield, who was 12 years old toat abroad, and with the support of the'ning with the royal parade of the
for air crew training is offered to
two groups. Qualified seventeen E. L. Hand was sold to Mr. and Mrs.
day Those present were Ellen Ind President’s War Relief Control Board, Queen and her court, headed by Co­
year olds may enlist in the army aft- W. H. Sibold who have purchased
Keith Ellis, Donne Frye and runni« i groups of representative citizens quille outstanding high school band.
corps enlisted reserve. Upon their it for an investment. Mr. Sibold is
Buoy Emery Hunt, Eugene, Wanda ' worked out an economical and system The parade will proceed to the Com-
enrollment they
b* presented retired. Mr. Hand is in the Navy
and Bonnie Emerson, Betty Hatcher, ' malic way of fund-raising for vari- munity Building where Betty Emery,
with
official
aviation,
cadet
"Silver and stationed netfr San Diego Calif.
Ruth
Palmer,
Patricia
and
Doris
‘
ous
agencies.
The
final
result
was
winner
of
the
Victory
Girl
contest,
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t will be crowned Miss Victory and
Wings” which will be worn on their This is the second World War in
Rust, Skippy Boone, Kay McKinley, ' the
National
War “
Fund.
is to [ enthroned to rule over Coquille’s
civilian clothes to indicate that they which Mr. Hand has participated.
Ann and Irene Quivey and Betty Hill.
* In this state
* ‘‘ A this
*‘‘* organization
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be
known
as
the
Oregon
War
Chest
j three-day extravaginzs.
are future flying soldiers.
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Mrs. Ernest Hatcher, Mrs. L. L.
The first of three big public dances
men will not be called until after Tournament at Valley Country '
Buoy, Mrs. T. H. Benham and Karen, A meeting was held recently in Sa­
their eighteenth birthday. They may
Mrs. W. J. Wheeler and the two lem with representatives present in CoquiUe's spacious new Commun­
continue with their Civilian employ­ Club July 2—Dance on July •
teachers, Mildred Stilteon and Marlon 1 from nearly every county of the state. ity Building will immediately follow
There will be a Ladies’ Day and
Charles A. Sprague, former governor, the crowning of the Victory Queen.
ment or education until such time as
Phair
Beginners’ tournament at the Golf
they are called for training.
Ray Deedmond made a business trip j who is state chairman, presided at The dance floor is in excellent condi-
the meeting.
Organization plans ( tion and music for this first dance
Men from 18 to 26 inclusive, who Club Friday. July 2. Play wiU ftart
to Marshfield Saturday.
are of draft age, may take the cadet at 10:00 a. m. and lunch will be
Mrs. Joan Scott and Patty and Mr». were completed and a general pro­ will be furnished by Bum Garten’s
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examinations and, if found qualified, served at 12:30. Lady golfers are
Edgar Allard, daughters of Mr. and gram for participation in this na­ outstanding seven - piece orchestra,
tional
movement
was
discussed.
Thu*
The
gay
way,
packed
with
continu-
will be authorized to volunteer for urged to attend and bring a guest.
Mrs. G. B. Dow, have been visiting
Plans are being made for a big Old-
ihrills and amusements will be
induction into the air corps. To be
their parents. They left for their Oregon will join the other states in ous thrills
Fashioned
Dance on the Family
gathering
funds
for
the
support
of
all
open
throughout
the
celebration'and
’
eligible
for
this
program
the
appli
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homes Tuesday morning. Mrs. Scott
cant must not have received his or­ Night, July 0. There will also be a
live* in San Diogo and Mrs. Allard needs for the military front, the is located in the basement of the
ders to report for induction from his clean-up before the potluck dinner.
at Walnut Creek, California. Little ' United Nations front, and the home Community Building. A professional
Club members bring tools and a hot
selective service board.
Patty is staying for the summer and front, without duplication of effort, floor show will be presented in the
According to the explanation given dish and all the family.
will spend her time at the home of Every county in Oregon will be or- gay way at regular intervals on a
special stage constructed for this pur-
the local chairman the examining
her grandparents and aunt, Mrs. ganized for this War Chest drive.
The exact dates of the campaign pose.
Clarence Deadmond.
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The Parade Committee announces board will visit this district when
The Sunday program will begin the following prizes to be given in enough applicants have indicated
Mrs. Walter Norris and Nelda, and the amounts to be raised by the
served refreshments at the grange , various communities of Oregon will at 11:30 a. in. with the patriotic ad- War Bonds and Stamps for the best their desire to be examined.
regular meeting last Saturday night, be announced after a thorough can- dress of Dr. O. C. Wright, "Builders entries in the various sections of the
It consisted of ice cream and cookies, vase is made of the state.
of Oregon.” Dr. Wright has just re- big parade, starting promptly at 11:00 Baby Boy Born To
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C. B. Dow made a trip to North
The function of the agencies par- turned from his fourteenth visit to a. m., Monday,«July 5. A first and
Former C. H. S. Coach
Bend to see a physician last week and , ticipating in this movement is to pro- the tribe of Crow Indians, of which second prize in each classification.
The latest widely heralded novel to
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Osika have
reports his condition is somewhat bet- vide: support for the far-flung U.S.O tribe, he is an adopted member.
Lodges, Civic Clubs, Granges,
received a card informing them that be made into a motion picture 1» Mary
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the
home
away
from
home
for
our
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Coquille's
first
river
carnival
will
ter.
Unions, Firemen, Legion, Scouts,
O’Hara’a “My Friend Fllcka,” the
Mr. and Mr*. C. A. Stelzer, of Rose­ fighting men; — comforts for the open at 12:30 o'clock Sunday after- Posses, etc.; 85.00 and >2.50; Defense a baby boy, named Richard Michael,
new Technicolor film which will be
was
born
to
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Hal
Hat
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"barbed
wire
legion
”
of
prisoners
of
noon
with
a
boat
parade,
headed
by
burg, visited over night Monday with
Organizations, 85.00 and $2.50; Busi­
shown Sunday and Monday at the
ton
at
Walla
Walla,
a
couple
of
weeks
war;
food
for
starving
Greece;
medi
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the royal barge carrying the queen ness or Industrial, $5.00 and 82.50;
their daughter and family, Mrs.
go. Mr. Hatton was Coquille High Liberty Theatre.
cal supplies for gallant Russia; help and her court. This parade will be Sweepstakes Prize, 325.00.
Glenn Richardaon.
Mary O’Hara’* beloved atory had
School athletic coach prior to the
Kenneth had the misfortune to be for the scorched earth of China; as­ followed by an afternoon packed with
Best Victory plan or idea, 85.00
time "Spike” Leslie was appointed. one of the moat unusual careers in the
kicked by a horse 1**4 week; luckly sistance for millions of homeless thrills of unique contests never before and 82.50..
Mr. Hatton is in Uncle Sam’s forces I history of publishing. Topping the
no bones were broken, but he had a refugees; welfare supervision of witnessed in southwestern Oregon. A
Patriotic Character, 82-50 and 81-00.
and Mrs. Hatton is staying with her list of best sellers for many months,
women in war work in two hemis­ i matinee dance and evening dance will
terribly sore limb for a while.
Automobile, (with or without tires
It also had the signal distinction of
mother. This is their first child.
. Harold Norris writes from James­ pheres; and timely aid everywhere i complete the Sunday program,
or gas), 82.50 and 81-00-
four of the nation’s top-circulation
town, N. Dak., that he had pasaed a for our own armed forces and our i Monday’s full day of exciting
Decorated bug or jalopy, 82.50 and
magazines: Reader’s Digest, Story ~~
Friendly Doaen Club
events has been designated “Family 81.00.
last on sound and sound wave* and Allies overseas.
Magazine, Red Book and Scholastic
The
ladies
of
Sanford
Heights
Bom of war, but linked to ti>e 1 ■ Day” and it is anticipated that the
technical questions with a good grade
Decorated bike» 82.50 and 31-00.
Magazine. In addition “My Friend
Pets, domestic or otherwise, 82.50 Friendly Dozen Club are now meeting
of 02, highest grade in his claaa. He peace by effective association with largest crowd in the history of Co­
but once a month. Though clrcum- Flicks” was picked by the Book-of
is st Jamestown college in thb offi­ local home agencies for health, wel­ quille will be on hand at 11:00 a. m. and 81 00.
stanses have affected the number in the Month Club for tts readers.
fare and recreation, the National War ‘ to witness the mile-long patriotic
cers’ training school.
Old-time Character, 82.50 and 81-00.
Climaxing ail thia was the news
attendance, the few still able, wish
Fund has three simple aims: first, to Victory parade with floats, bands,
Horse-drawn vehicles, 82.50 and
that
20th Century had arranged for
to
keep
the
club
intact-.
Sewing
and
determine the nature and needs; sec­ army units, pedestrians, bicycles, rid­ 81.00.
Red Cross work is done during the the filming of the novel in Techni­
ond, to see that everyone has a chance ing horses, and home-made bugs and
Saddle Stallion and rider, 825.00
afternoon with refreshments served color. The film company has long
to contribute to the funds required; motor-driven scooters.
and 810.00.
Mrs. Bert Hutch came home to the
at the close of the session. Attend­ been noted far its faithful reproduc­
and third, to enable the sums raised
The horse show, water fight, street
Saddle hone and lady rider, 825.00
local mill with her new son last Sat­
ing last Tuesday when Mrs. Clyde tions of novela, including "The Grapes
to be used wherever our help is sports, square dancing contest, pub­ and 810.00.
urday. Yea, Bert is taking his re­
Minard was hostess were the follow­ of Wrath,’’ "How Green Was My Val­
needed most at the moment—and to lic dancing and other thrilling events
Saddle horse and man rider, 825.00
sponsibilities very seriously—with
ing: Mesdames S. S. Hardenbrook, ley” and “This Above AIL"
see that enough help gets there and will follow the parade, making Mon­ and 810.00.
steeping with one ear and the other
Producer Ralph Dietrich, entrusted
Grant Wilcox, A. J. Trendell, Marion
day's program a full and thrilling day
on time.
Saddle Pony and kid rider, 310.00
eye open all night.
with the filming at the novel, selec­
Clayton and L. P. Fugelson.
of excitement and patriotic demon­ and 85.00.
The residents of the local mill gave
ted Roddy Me Do wall to head the cast
stration which will please and thrill
Parade and Horse Show Committee,
a surprise party Saturday night for
of “My Friend FHoka.” Appearing
the hearts of all patriotic Americans
J. L. Smith, Chairman
Joe Carlson, as he had a birthday,
in the film version of a beet selling
' and keep them steadfast in their de-
Luckey Bonney, Wayne Watson
and the man is expecting to get mar­
novel seems to be Roddy’s strong
■ termination to maintain a home front (
Ellis Dement,
Morris Ray.
point, since t
ried some time soon.
’that wm provide every need of out
Was
•Jas My Valley
Vi
” and "The Pied
The McKinley Grange met Satur­
(From The Western World)
To make this simple, no risk hear­
boys on the United States’ far-flung
Compton’s Coffee Shop will serve
day night at the hall, with a very good i Coincident with the announcement
ing test. If you are temporarily deaf­ Plpar" accounted for much of the
I battle fronts.
Special Luncheons and Dinners on ened, bothered by ringing buzzing success of those films.
attendance. Mrs. Josie Mast re­ that the construction work has been
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, July head noises due to hardened or coagu­
signed her office as matron. Mrs. resumed on the Humphreys Gold Cor­
Featured with Roddy an» Preston
wax (cerumen), try the Ourtne
Alice Strode was elected to the office poration access road by the federal SAVE Costly Delays — By checking 3, 4 and 5, during the following hours, lated
Home Method test that so many say Foster, long noted for his virile film
your Farm Machinery in advance 11:30 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. and 5:30 to has enabled them to bear well again. Portraits and Rite Johnson, who won
and also installed. Mrs. Helen Mast bureau of roads force*, comes the in­
You must hear better after making the ooveted rote of Roddy’s mother
and order necessary Repairs NOW. 3:00 p. m.
also sent in her resignation as presi­ formation that a new arrangement
this simple test or you get your money
Genuine IHC Repairs J. A. Lamb
dent, and Mrs. Daisy Laird was has been made between Humphreys
back at once. A sk about Ourine Ear
elected to fill that station, The old and the county whereby the trucks
Company.
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Calling cards, 5U tor St.OC.
Drops todav at Barrow Drag Os.
Calling carda, 5o tor >1.00.
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debt has been paid on the
conveying chrome concentrates from
hall and the plan is now to have the the mine to the secondary plant near
inside ceiled. The flooring la to be Beaver Hill junction on the Coquille-
sawed very soon and as soon as dried Marshfield highway will be routed via
Coquille, Ore., June 28, 1943.
it will be laid.
the old Randolph trail and the North
Dear Sir:
Mrs. Hasel Bahn, of Dora, reports Bank road iwtead of the Bullards
You are hereby cordially invited to participate in the Saddle Horse Parade and Free Show at the bio
that she has returned home from the Ferry and Riverside Drive to the
celebration in Coquille Monday, July 5, 1943.
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school of aircraft «potting, and will highway at Bandon, the change to
Following is a list of classes and prizes offered by the Coquille Chamber of Commerce:
soon be planning lessons for us who become effective July 1.
were unable to attend the school.
(Free entrance to any horse regardless of breed in Coos or Curry counties)
Several factors ware considered in
1. Saddle Stallion and rider,
1st prize, $25.00 War Bond; 2nd prize 110.00
$10.00
making the change, chief of which
2. Saddle Horse and lady rider, 1st prize, $25.00 War Bond; 2nd prize $10.00
was the maintenance and operating
Mrs. Ernest Wallace entertained a cost of the ferry. The latter was not
3. Saddle Horse and man rider, 1st prize, $25.00 War Bond; 2nd prize $10.00
group of friends at her home last built for such heavy service, and, ac­
4. Saddle pony and kid rider,
1st prize, $10.00 War Bond; 2nd prize, $5.00 Bond.
Saturday afternoon for the pleasure cording to the road department of
Several other special contests for cow horses are being arranged, such as a stake race, or figure 8- walk
of Mrs. Margery Church. During th* "the county, is showing the effects.
trot, gallop race; chair race; race, man against a horse. Also other stunts and exhibitions by rope horses’
afternoon the guest of honor was sur­ Another important factor is that the
Prizes to be announced later.
prised with beautiful gifts from the new route will shorten I' m round trip
The parade starts promptly at 11:00 A. M., and the big Free Horse Show at 1:00 P. M., at which time
group, the opening of which was a distance for the trucks by 24.6 mile*.
we
expect
to have the largest crowd ever inside the Coquille ball park.
part of the afternoon fun. Mrs. Pearl Damage to Riverside Drive also was
The Committee is working hard to build this up into an annual affair but it is very necessary that we
Ellingsen read a number of her poems a consideration.
have the cooperation of all the horsemen in Coos and Curry Counties to make it one of the outstanding
written about her own children dur­
The county will open the Randolph
events of our 4th of July Celebration, so please do not miss this chance to help do your part, even if vou
ing their growing years and also trail with *• grader and do some
do have to put out a little extra effort. You may be glad afterwards that you helped make It a success
played some numbers on her ac­ graveling on It to make it passoble
instead of a flop, we hope, we hope.
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cordion.
Refreshments of cake, i for trucks. It is believed that the
punch and molded salad were served. North Bank road will stand up under
This kind of a show should also be a fine time for all stockmen to get together to talk and trade, etc
The table was dainty with an arrange­ the traffic for the month's period nec-
Most horsemen are good sports and can enjoy seeing the other fellow’s horse do his stuff as well as
taking pride in his own.
ment worked out to represent a gar­ jsieivy. With assurance of completion
den scene with the use of sweet peas. of the access road, It is believed that
Please let us know at once if you will kindly help this along, by filling out the attached form and re­
Invited guests were Mesdamee Naomi ' trucks will be traveling that route by
turning same to us immediately in the enclosed, stamped and addressed envelope.
Hensley, Bessie Mamey, Winifred the first of August
Very Truly,
Potter, Lydia Rogers, Wm. Church,
Beginning July 1 Bullards ferry
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Chairman
Wm. Van Fleet, Ada Howard, Fran- will be returned to a 16-bour schedule
Parade and Horse Show Committee
Smith,
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The* street sports next Monday af­
ternoon, after the fire department’s
water fight, at 2:00 o'clock, will be
held on First street east from the
Community Building. The program
as submitted by the sports committee
-Ray Jeub, Charles Briggs and
Evan Albom—Tuesd :y evening com­
prises the events listed below, with
a first and second prizes, for each.
The four special “cracker-eating”
contests will not be decided by who
finished his or her meal of crackers
first, but the winner will be the one
who can first whistle a few bars
after the salty repast:
50-yd. dash, Boys under 12 .50 25
50-yd. dash. Girls under 12.. .50 35
50-yd. dash Boys 12 to 16.... .75 •25
50-yd. dash, Girls 12 to 16. . .75 .25
50-yd. dash Fat Man Race,
225 lb. or over ..... .'.___ :....1.50 1.00
50-yd. dash, Women
1.50 1.00
50-yd. dash, Men . ............‘..-.1.50 1.00
Three-legged Race, 16 and
under ...„.i...
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...1.50 1.00
Pdtajo relays. Boys and Girls
,
under 16 . ......
.1.50 1.00
Rolling Pin Throwing —
Women ................... <............. 1.50 1.00
Pie Eating, Boys under 12. .tl1.00 .50
Cracker Eating, Boys (whis­
.50 .25
tling) ..... .'..... ...................
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Cracker Eating, Girls (whis­
.50 .25
tling)
Cracked Eating, Men (whis-
1.00 .50
tling)
1.00 .50
Cracker Eating Women
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Prizes Offered ^or
July 5th Parade
Liberty Books One Of
Year's Outstanding
Shows forCelebration
McKinley News
Chrome Trucks Not
To Use Highway
Wanted! Men And
Women Who Are
Celebrate the Fourth At Coquille
t»»tiw?i
Richard Danieldaon, Rose Goodpas­
ture, Grace Bellmore Violet Bar­
rette, Chas. Newton, Pearl Ellingsen
and the Misses Violet Howard. Jean
Newton, Mary Lou Newton, May
Rogers and Margaret Stewart.
' commodate-the traffic, and continuing
! until 1:00 a. m., with probably a two-
hour closing period between 9:00 and
11:00 p. m. The schedule will be ar­
ranged to accommodate the farmers
as well aa to meet the requirements
of the various shifts of workmen
We carry a complete line of V- going to and from the Humphreys
Belts for all makes of Refrigerators, mine
,
Washing Machines and other equip­
ment
Washer Service Co., 365 W.
Calling carda, to tor 81.00
Front. Coquille. Phone
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Members. - KIT10
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P. S. —- Horses may be unloaded on the lot south of the S. P. depot, and trucks parked there.
Reassemble horses on 3rd street, one block east of court house, ready to enter parade at 11:00 A M
Monday, July 5, and again at 1:00 P. M. at the ball park to be judged on conformation, action, soundness’
etc., by an expert stock horse judge from Oregon State College.
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Coquille business men are putting up this fine list of prizes, all we ask from the horsemen is plenty
of competition to deserve such expense. Pass the word along to others, who should be interested.
There is good grazing for your horses inside the ball park during the noon hour.
'Detach and return this form at once, please.
Names of Horses to be entered
... Address
Name of owner or rider ...
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