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THE PAPER THAT'S LÍKR A LETTER FROM HOME
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Candidates for Queen of Coquille's 4th Celebration
Sudden Death Of
Joseph E. Axtell
Shocks Coquille
Coos Voters Turneo Mrs. Florence Thrift
Thumbs Down On
To Be Buried
New Court House Here Next Monday
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Coquille was shocked this morn-
At the special election last Friday,
The body of Mrs. Florence Amy
ind when it became known that at which two state measures and Thrift, widow of the late A. G. Trift,
Jos. E. Axtell, one of this city's most two Coos county measures were sub arrived here yesterday from San
popular and well-known business mitted to the electorate, the two Francisco, where Mrs. Thrift had
men, had passed away at his home state measures received majorities in been visiting for the past month ’ pt
on Third street at 3:30 this morning. Coos, but only one of this county's the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gor
He suffered a heart attack while special measures was approved, it don L. Files. She had not enjoyed
standing lodge at Coos Bay last being the Roads and Highways pro good health for the past few. years
evening and was brought home. Dr. ject which carried by a majority of and death came as a relief from suf
L. B. Gould was called at once but 110, the vote being 1382 Yes and fering last Sunday, June ¿4.
| Her son Hamilton Thrift, also ar-
the heart ailment from which “Joe” 1271 no.
had suffered for several years had
The measure to vote funds for a rived yesterday evening to make fun-
become too serious and nothing could new court house was defeated nearly , er al arrangements and Mrs. Files left
two to one, the county being ^966 for Coquille yesterday.
be done to prolong his life.
Funeral arrangements had not been yes and 1711 no, a majority against J The funeral services will be held
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' at Schroeder Bros. Mortuaries at 2:00
completed this morning as word is of 745.
awaited from relatives as to
The measure appropriating funds P- m. next Monday, July 2, with a
for new state buildings carried in Church of Christ Scientist service,
they can bo here.
and Mrs. Axtell and children Coos county aa it did in practically she having been a member of that
here from ’ Enterprise, Ore., every county in the state, the major^ church. Interment will be in the
18 years ago .and purchased ity for it in Coos county being 286. Masonic cemetery where she will be
Below appear the names of the candidates, and their sponsoring local organizations, for Queen Of the Title Guarantee & Abstract Co., The vote was 1474 yes, 1188 no.
laid to rest beside the grave of Mr.
which- they have since operated.
The other state measure, the two i Thrift.
Coquille’s July 4th celebration. Reading from left to right they are:
R e sid e s his widow he is survived cents per package cigarette sales
Mrs. Thrift was the daughter of
Standing—Lou Livengood, Soroptimists; Genevieve Peart, Firemen; Ariel Crook, Rotary; Margaret
Hughes, American Legion; Geraldine. Oerding, 'Woman’s Club; Eulia McCracken, Coquille Grange; Marianas by three children—Mrs. Marianne t tax, also was approved by Coos i Viola L. and Ralph Hewitt Rosa.
Jameson, of Condon, Oregon; Mias county voters, the majority here be- She was born at Beaver Slough, Jan.
Rackleff, Business & Professional Women’s Club. Seated—Donna Rankin, Lions; Mildred McCarthy, Eagles.
6, 1876, and1 was five months and 18
Betty Axtell, who is employed in Los in6 lit—1394 yea, 1276 no.
But due to an extremely heavy ad days past 66 years of age.
Angeles, and Jack, who Is at Fort
Lewis, having been inducted into the verse vote in Portland, with nearly
On April 26, 1907, she was united
Army a week ago.
all the other counties except Mult in marriage at Bandon to Alexander
If you wish to make some person
It is with a keen and poignant nomah
approving,
the cigarette G. Thrift, whose passing was on Oc
on a pony, proud and happy, when
tober 1, 1942.
seme of personal lorn that this writer measure was defeated.
passing in parade or performing some
Larry Lundquist, chairman of the
Coquille’s retail stores and piacas records the passing of a rial friend.
The Coos county vote as reported
Of the four children born to them
stunt in the show, don’t be stingy July 3rd parade, states thaf the pa of business, when solicited by Chair And Joe was a real friend to all by the election officials to County all survive.
One daughter Florence
with your applause; please pour it on. rade entries will assemble around man “Andy” Anderson as to their thoee to whom he gave his friendship. Clerk Oddy appears on page • of O. Thrift, is with the American Red
Clap your hands and give ’em a the court house and be ready to en closing hours next week, were of the A more complete account of his life thfe issue.
Cross in Paris, France, and the other
cheer, it won’t frighten the horaes ter parade formation at 11:00 a. m. opinion that they should be open a will appear in next week's issue of
is Mrs. Kathryn Files.
nearly as much as it may the riders. Tuesday.
portion of the day next Tuesday, the Sentinel, it not being available
Her two sons are. both in the Army.
A lot of money has been invested
A $25 war bond is to be given the July 3, and announcement is now at the morning press hour.
Hamilton retun^d a few months ago
in saddle horses, equipment, etc. sweepstakes winner of all the en made that they will close at 11 a. m.
(from Europe, where he saw service,
The owners, bringing same quite a tries, and other prizes have been al that day and remain closed from
and Ralph R. Thrift is now in the
Mrs. non Curie Passed
distance and at some expense, to lotted for first, second, and for some that hour until the regular opening
Philippines.
Away
Here
Last
Evening
J. W. Garrett, a long time resident
help provide free entertainment, groups a third prize, in each of the time on Thursday, July 5.
, Mrs. Thrift is also survived by her
would appreciate a cordial welcome following classifications:
Mrs. Flora Cusic, who bad been in of the Coquille valley who recently I mother and a sister, L. Kate Rosa,
War Ac
The Tuesday morning “open ar
by the people of Coquille.
Let’s tivity, Women’s Organizations, Men’s usual" hours was in order that those the hospital here since May 5, passed sold his ranch in the Lee neighbor both of whom reside in Portland,
make 'em want to come back here Organizations, Farm Floats, Bicycle in from out of town, who needed away there at eight olclock last eve hood to Webb Mast, was quite seri and,by two brothers, Lloyd L. Rosa
again.
Group, Pet Group, Business Houses, supplies, might be accommodated. ning. She had been making her ously injured last Saturday near the of Coquille and Archie H.
“ Rosa
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of
He was 1
Here are a few things to watch for 4-H Groups,
Industrial Groups,. Wednesday, being a national holiday, home with her daughter, Mrs. Dewey, foot of Camas Mountain.
Bandon besides other r< ■elatives.
driving
his
truck,
loaded
with
house-
r
in the parade and at the show:
at Coalado- She was 63 years of age
Best Decorated Automobile, Granges, practically all stores and
[ Mas. Thrift was a devout Christian
been in poor health for some [hold equipment, and pulling a trailer [woman, moot highly respected and
(a) Who is the lady riding the Marching Group, Comical Character, will be closed all day for the Fourth, and had bee
with a bulldozer aboard, headed for
Horses.
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'The eleven o’clock closing doe*, not ttafg.
old-fashioned side saddle?
her passing is mourned by a very
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to the
the Cc
Coquille grocery atorgbf
body is st ft» NMW Mor
(bl
tamer old-time Pendleton
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. ¡apply
apply to
large circle of frionde and acquain
rider, bulldogger and roper, but K of P. Junior Girls Druitt
[the proprietors and managers of tuaries but funeral arrangements had
tances.
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got out'of control and he was focoed
living on Halls Creek for many years, Corps Coining From Roseburg ' which havJ made an agreement be- not been made this morning.
She had spent practically all of her
may do some trick roping. His name
She is survived by five daughters to jump. He landed on his shoulder life tn Coos county except for a time
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... , tween themselves not tu open their
One of the attraction, at Coquille’s
on either the 3rd
4th
and side, breaking bones in the arm
will be announced later.
son.
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when she and Mr. Thrift lived In
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'(c) Walt Laird has offered to do July 4th celebration, next Tuesday (
A more complete obituary notice and shoulder and badly tearing the California.
Wednesday, will be the Knights
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some clowning on a jassack, if some- [and
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of the deceased will appear in next flesh from his arm.
of Pythias Junior Girl. Drum Corps.Three Evening Dances, Two
His son, David, who was follow
one will loan him such an animal
week’s issue.
from Roseburg, a most colorful and : Matinee, For The Celebration
ing in another truck, picked him ap
to ride.
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'tuneful organization.
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and took him into the hospital in
The July
meeting
(d) And do not be surprised to
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Roseburg. Whether he suffered in
city hall Tuesday
de-
see our city mayor on a prancing | The committee in charge of ar- in the __
ternal injuries also has not been re-
steed, followed by the president of [ranging for thei? appearance decided cidrd that admission to thefirri 4th
There were about 20 members
ported.
the Chamber of Commerce driving a Tuesday evening to to have them of July dance—Monday evening—
present
foi* the noon luncheon meet
stay
over
Tuesday
night
and
to
pay
Household
goods
were
scattered
all
will be 80 cents per person, including
three-horse chariot.
Only one sealed bid was received
(«) Ed Hughes figures on stealing t the lodging for the girls, in addition tax. At all the other dances, Tues and opened by the county court on over the highway, badly mashed, ing of the Coquille Retail Credit As
sociation, held in the Coffee Shop
the show with his matched pair of to the compensation for travel and day and Wednesday matinee at four Monday this week for the sale of the and the truck is a complete wreck.
Monday noon, with Pres. Don Farr
o’clock, and the evening dances those county farm out on Cunningham
little Palomino stallion colts, (only 1 meal expenses, etc.
presiding.
The other band in the parade will two days, all to be held in the Com creek, and that was so low the court Bov. Bennie Howe To Be
four weeks old) each led by the side
The ivory, silver-inlaid gavel, pre
be the Coquille High School ^and. munity Building, will be jitney af voted to reject it.
of its Palomino mammy.
New Pioneer Church Pastor
sented by the National Retail Credit
There is 'a possibility, however,
(f) Yes, and you will get a close That musical organization, under fairs, ten cents per dance per couple.
When Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pur- Association to the Coquille associa
The contract of Medford Fuller that a national organization, or
up look at “Thunderhead,” a beauti the direction of Wayne Smith, needs
'
vance
returned Monday evening tion, for having the largest member
ful pure white two-year old stallion, no build-up advance publicity, for and his orchestra to furnish the music rather one with representatives In
Confer- ship increase in the United States the
from the Annual Methodist
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everyone
in
the
valley
knows
what
for all the dances is in the hands of every state in the U. 8., will make
ridden by his owner, a thirteeen-
ence held in Portland this year, they past year, figured on a per capita
tlfcy
have
done
and
can
do.
the committee.
an offer for the entire property at a
year old lad from near Bear Creek.
brought the news that the Rev. Chas. basis, was presented by N. P. Mc
price the Coos courfty court is will
He will be introduced at the show.
G.
Brown was transferred to Wood- Donald to the association, and it was
(g) You will also feel like giving Mrt. Buckner To Appear In
ing to accept.
Judges Will Decide On Two
stock M. E. Church In Portland. It passed around the table and greatly
If that deal is made it will mean
a big hand to our special guests—the The Horse Show Parade
[was the only change of pastors in admired.
Of The July 4th Events
that the county infirmary will be
Myrtle Point Riding Club,- the Coos
A beautiful, black, silver-mounted
Before bringing up names of poor
Three impartial and most capable, continued as a convalescent home, Coos county.
Bay Saddle Club and the Reedsport saddle and bridle reported to be
credit risks, submitted by the mem
out-to-town
men,
or
women,
will
be
The Rev. Bennie Howe has been
Posse—when all come riding into valued at $2500 by their owner, Mrs.
and hospital and a home for the aged.
bership, Mr. McDonald told those
formation with colors and banners Pat Cornell, are on display this week here next week to act as judges for
assigned to the local charge, trans
present that very soon after the dis
tw*
of
the
holiday
events.
One
will
ferring here from Heppner.
Four
flying.
Two Can To Jake Blood
in the windows of Lucky Bonney’s
cussion a couple of weeks ago, the
years ago the Rev. Mr. Howe entered
(h) The Governor of Oregon has drug store, together with the fine be for the selection of a Queen from
Donors
To
Eugene
July
9
grapeviine had reached a number of
among
the
nine
candidates
entered,
t
the Oregon Conference from the
also been invited. Hats off.
bridle donated by Mrs. Cornell for
and the other selection will be of
Two more groups, one sponsored North Dakota Conference, where he thoee whose credit and standing
(1) Briefly, here we should also a benefit.
winners in the July 3d parade.
by Mrs. Florence DeNoma and the had known Silas Fairham, Cascade were discussed, and that there had
mention a few of the colorful saddle
The rare side-saddle of the gay
other by Mrs. L. N. Williams, wiU District Superintendent, when they been several payment responses.
stallions, which will catch your eye: nineties, loaned by ’ Mrs. Albert
The next meeting of the member
go to Eugene on July 9, to the Red both had charges there. The new
Snowflake, a snappy young spotted Powers, will be used in the parade Service Men Asked To
ship
will again be held in the Coffee
Blood
Center
located
there.
Cross
pastor is expected to ahrivp some
Appaloosa, owned and ridden by on July 3rd.
Spirited young Mrs. March In July 3 Parade
While Mrs. DeNoma’s groups has time next week and will be in charge Shop, at 12 noon on Monday, July 9.
Marjory Epps; King Don, a hand Buckner, seventy-three years of
The committee in charge of next
been filled, Mrs. Williams reports of services at Pioneer church, July 8.
some big
black and white Paint, age, will
—
Will UTT
be IllUUHtCU
mounted UlClCVil.
thereon. nito.
Mrs. Tuesday's parade has been unable
Open House Al Coos Bay
shown by owners. Bill Johnson and Buckner was born and reami ln to contact all service men of World . that she will be able to accept two Seven Months Old Gloria Jean
more
donors.
If
interested,
please
Harbor
Office June 30
Tom. Nelson.
Bill Lamar will be
ln the Bluegrass country, War II, whether they have already
phone Mrs. Williams, 281L, or Mrs. Vauble Buried Wednesday
here with his tony Texas quarter Twhere ghe rode to the houndg o„ fox
Edgar
McDaniel announces
been discharged or are still in the
The seven months old baby— “Open House” reception at the Coos
i D. B. Kesner. 17DM, as soon as pos
horse; Morris Ray and his Don Ore- (huntg
a gimlJar saddle
Mrs. service, and invite them to partici
gon Palomino; Lloyd Hall and his Buckner is very enthusiastic about pate in a marching group. All such sible, in order that the proper ar Gloria Jean—of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bay Harbor office in North Bend,
Vauble of Coquille died at the hos between 1 and 5 p. m., on Saturday,
new Tennessee walking horse, and horses and looks forward to the cele-imen are invited to assemble at the rangements may be concluded.
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Cornell with toe ^tioVirith“pleaiurobie'anUriia&Ji. ^ourt house by 10:30 Tuesday and ! According to the Oregonian of pital here Sunday and funeral ser June 30, to welcome and greet the
June 26, the 12th U. S. Naval district, vices were held at the Schroeder new proprietors of the Harbor, Mr.
stylish five-galted Richard’s Chief,
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they will there be assigned to a posi
San Francisco, Calif., is requesting Chapel at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Forrester, Jr., who
along with their entire string pf
p
At
tion in the parade.
Hone
I
immediately an additional supply of W. R. Munger officiating. Interment will take possession of that paper
show horses
| i ' Free
Program
At
Horse
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( whole blood and plasma. This is ¡was in the Masonic cemetery.
Now these are just a few little Show Wednesday, July 4
next Monday, July 1.
Cooper’s Gardens To Have
i Besides her parents she is survived
your opportunity to save a life.
preview items or advance notice of
Horte show committee be
Marjorie Irene,
Both Mrs. DeNoma and Mrs. Wil by three sisters,
the Beet Free Show in the West. lieves that the public may appreciate Fuschias For The Fourth
Plant To Be Closed
AzihCCjS Su old-time flower the liams have donated blood previously Marlyn Joy and Betty Kay; two
Hurrah for the Fourth of July.
, receiving free programs far tha
All
Of Next Week
J. L. Smith.
Show. Be sure to get a copy as you Fuschia has just of late years ba- and both are mothers of sons in the brothers, Deraid Dean and Billy
Mr.
With
two holidays next week, the
Ivan,
and
by
her
grandparents,
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pass
through _ the
and don’t come very popular. Many growers, service overseas.
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[and
Richard Hawkins of this Smith Wood-Products Co. has an
miss
being
”
i»n
time"
for
the
Grand
starting
with
just
a
few
varieties
Below appears the program of
Coquille Bootery Sold To
city,
two uncles, Charles end nounced that their entire operation
events at the Horse Show on the Entry ceremony, which is the open have become collectors and nearly.
will be closed down all of next week
Mr.
and
Mrs.
J.
H.
Bowen
| Floyd Hawkins of Coquille.
every
fair-sized
city
has
a
society.
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Fourth, which no one who can get to ing event at 1:00 p. m.
and the time will be utilised by part
Some of the outstanding varieties j The Coquille Bootery, which has
Coquille next Wednesday will want
B. P. W. Meeting Postponed
of the force in making necessary re
under)
are, of the vining types: Myrinka, been operated by Bertie Sommers
to miss:
pairs and readjustments.
Until
Monday,
July
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Pony Express ........ 15.00 10.00 Cupid, Mrs. Victor Reiter, San Fran- J and.Mrs. David B. Biegger for the
1. Jfusical Chair Race $10.00 $ 5.00
Because
of
next
week's
celebration
(3
horses
per
rider)
cisoo,
and
of
the
uprights,
Reiter
’
s
pal
t
four
fj
ve
years,
was
sold
this
(Riders, 16 yrs. or
It began to look like Coquille
Surprise Package
Giant, Fascination,
Little Beauty and
‘
by Dunn’s Realty to Mr. and the semi-monthly meeting of the Co
under)
would celebrate the Fourth this year
quille
B.
A
P.
W.
club,
scheduled
Race
.....
10.00
5.00
Beautiful
Lady.
10.00
Mrs.
Jack
H.
Bowen
of
Coos
Bay.
Shetland Pony Race
when the power company and the
5.00
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Musical Chair Race 10.00
The Bowens took the store over this for next Monday evening, July 2,
Stake Race ----------- 10.00
telephone company crews put up the
has
been
postponed
until
July
9,
Calf
Roping
Contest
20.00
10.00,
Geo.
A.
Ulett
left
Wednesday
morning.
They
will
move
to
Co-
Egg and Spoon Race 10.00
flags and banners across the streets
when
th*
ladies
will
meet
at
the
home
Quick Change Race 10.00
5.00 morning
murning on a ■ business
uusmew trip
ww to
w Port- quille just as soon as they find a
5. Boot Race ------ :— 10.00
<n the business section.
of
the
president,
Florence
Barton.
10.00.
land,
expecting
to
be
back
Saturday.
I
suitable
place
to
live.
Bull
Riding
15.00
(Riders, 18 yrs. or
Praise The Paraders A War Bond Is Prize f Stores To Close
At July 3rd Parade
At 11:00 A.M. July 3rd
J. W. Garrett Has
A Bad Wreck
Deal For Cftunty
Farm Possible '
Response Follows
Credit Discussions