THE COQUILLE VALJXY 8KNTINKL COQUILLE. OKKOON. THUB8DAT, DECEMBER 30, 1MJ. PAflC EIGHT — Frank J. Lonergan Coquille Red Cross Notes The Soroptimist Club met Tuesday for luncheon at the Coquille Hotel. No business was transacted. A trio The first Red Cross meeting of the sang a Christmas cantata, accom­ panied by Inez Rover. The trio was new year will be held on Friday; Jan. composed of Clara Stauff, Florence : 7, at Guild hall between 1:15 and 4: IS Ip. m. Hallock and Ruth Beyers. * “Due to additional time needed for Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fensler were guests. Mr. Bensler talked to the holiday pren a r a t u ui s—uu— m oo t i ng s ifroup about the Jap internment camp have been called for the past few at Tulelake. The Fenslers live at weeks and workers have not been Tulelake and his talk was very in­ required to complete work taken un­ teresting. About 24 were present at til after the first of' the year. How­ ever, we must now get back to work the Tuesday meeting. again with renewed energy,” says Mrf‘b. B. Keener, chairman of pro- 1 duction, "and proceed to start the new year right. So please turn in knitting and completed sewing as soon as possible. “We are depending on our regular workers and hoping that many new women will attend this meeting as we will soon be placed qn a new quota for both knitting and plain sewing.. We will also continue to fill in with afghan and slipper mak­ ing and wash cloths. “Another attractive afghan has been made and sent in by Mrs. Ralph Taylor and a check has been grate­ fully received by a donor who asks that we do not publish her name. A NOWh.goodtim large amount of good used clothing, check your Fir« In given the Red Cross, has been turned < anca potici«». over to the Rev. Robt. L. Greene, St. James Episcopal Church, for the sal­ FREE SERVICE vage drive now going on. “The past six months have been very successful from the standpoint | of finished work, both in quantity and J. fl. BARTON 1 quality, and we wish to add our grate­ ful appreciation to that of Coos Coun­ 7; Coquille, Oregoh v. ■ ty Red Cross for the loyal support, i wonderful cooperation and generous R«SMwntlns TH 8 TRAVE' "RC nr.E INSURANCE COMPANY. HarUortf contribution received from our work- and friends.” Mrs. J. A. Berg, Gen. Chairman,. Mrs. D. B. Keener, Ch. Production Davenports 110.00 - $12.50 - $27.50 - $70.00 Cribs $1.50 to $7.50 Steel Cots $2.50 to $7.50 9.50 Wanted all kinds of Uused Furniture, Washers, Sewing Machines, Heaters, Ranges, Rockers, Chain BROOKS Town Cafe To Serve Breakfast Beginning Monday Starting next Monday, Jan. 3, the Town Cafe will be open daily for breakfast at seven o’clock. Former patrons and all others are invited to come for their morning meal. Open every day, 7 a. m. till 8 p. m. _ Ward McReynolds will be at the Coquille city hall again next T'ues- day, Jan. 4. from 9:00 until 4:00 o'clock, to receive applications of Buy your office supplies at Nor­ those desiring drivers’ licenses and ton’s. They have a good line of Loose to conduct examinations. | Leaf ledger outfits, etc. Everything Calling cards. 50 ror Sl.Ot' i tor your “First of the Year” needs, s X - Lucky Stars'7 at Roxy Theatre December 30,31, January 1 Of Portland, Grand Exalted Ruler for the Elks For the first time in all history an Oregopian has been chosen grand exalted rule of the Elks for the United States and possessions. Frank J. Lonergan, prominent resident of Portland, and life-long member of the Elks was chosen grand exalted ruler at the last sessions of the grand lodge. Next Tuesday, January 4th, Mr. Ixtnergan will officially visit Marsh­ field lodge, B. P. O. E., and the com­ mittee on arrangements has provided an opportunity for a public, recep­ tion to be held in the Elks temple from two till four o’clock. Invita­ tions have gone out from the com­ mittee to all city officials in the dis­ trict as well as to all county offi­ cials. Thyse offiicals are invited to have their wives accompany thenr Buffet Supper For Capt. H. B. Eubanks Mrs. Hale Eubanks, assisted by her mother, Mrs. L. H. Hazard, enter­ tained at a buffet supper party Mon­ day evening for the pleasure of her husband. Capt. Eubanks was here the first of the week, having come from San Francisco, while his ship was docked. He returned Thursday. Some of his most interesting expert - ' ences were related during the eve- ning. As Chaplain he contacts as many as ten thousand men a month, I he stated. As a result of visits in Guadalcanal, New Zealand, New Caledonia, the Hawaiian Islands and other places, his experiences have been varied and unique. Guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. George Chaney, Mr. and Mrs. Luckey Bonney, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Rietman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Slack, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Berg, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jeub, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Maurity and Mr. and Mrs. Hazard. Heu) nix W The success we enjoyed in 1943 is not merely the result of chance. It is the A bqby girl weighing 8H pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Maiden of McKinley on Dec. 27. On Tuesday a 8Vk pound baby daughter was "born to Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Sponsel of this city.. On Monday Perry Sharp underwent a tonsilectomy and 12-year old Ar­ thur Cotter submitted to a minor operation. J. B. Copeland entered for treatment on Monday. Mrs. Edith Doyle, of near Reeds­ port, on Tuesday, and Mrs. Dora Hul- tin of Coquille on Wednesday, both underwent major operations. Dismissals have been Mrs. Neil Ferre, of North Bend, arid R. C. Cot- ter, Dec. 24, and Mrs. Richard Allman and baby, of Four Mile, on Sunday. HAPPY NEW YEAR accumulating reward of For many years in succession long years of effort on Belle Knife Hospital Just a line to extend to you our sincere thanks for your pat­ ronage in 1943, and to wish you and yours a most Happy and Pros­ perous New Year. Remember, we are always at your service. In the evening Elks will officially reoeive their grand exalted ruler, waiving all business of the session, to give Mr. Lonergan ample time to deliver his message. He is an en­ ergetic, forceful and impressive speaker. Because of the distinction of being I the first Oregonian to hold this high office. Elks are specially pleased to have the opportunity to receive him on his official visit. our pert to give the most we have been wishing our friends in quality and service for and customers a Happy New your money. That policy Year. It is with the greatest of bolds good in 1944, a pleasure that we now renew this year which, we hope, will shower many blessings custom. Many thanks, and every gixxl wish for you. upon you. Bergen's Florist Harbison's Myrtlewood Shop Folsom’s Grocery for PERCE WASHING MACHINE REPAIR—We service all makes of ussherr Washer Service Co. West Front St. Phone 17, FOREVER AFTER Purkey Furniture We have a great job to do . . . Hist of endowing the world with the privileges of a free people in a world free from fear of aggression. Wo are working to complete that job sooner by producing the sinews of war in greater abundance, wc ¿ra Mcstaatiag wt «vary wartime effort to meet the full requirements of an all-out European invasion. While we bend every effort to our individual jobs, let us remember what wo are fighting for . . . remember that one way to supplement the materials of war and mercy that we are producing is to buy WAR BONDS. The money you lend for a future of peace will pay for things that will the dream of Peace in '44 a reality (When You Think of Furniture Think of Purkey) The Industrial Repair Co of Coquille « is as good as ours—but ♦ « ACHINING METALLIZING -:- Tha future? Your quern if our wishes count for WELDING PRESSING \ anything, there is a lot of h—tih and hoppina* 0n fb Victory . 1ft store for you in 1944. BLACKSMITHING * Repairing Aids Victory “WALLY" Phone 44 Mountain States Power Company The Pastime A Self-Supporting, Tax-Paying, Private Enterprise 5’ < • 1