________ THE PAPER THAT'S LÍKR A LETTER FROM HOME —■ * * ' 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 jr 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 “ ' 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 “ 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. . 'The eleven o’clock closing doe*, not ttafg. old-fashioned side saddle? her passing is mourned by a very ----------- ----- - ' ~—rs:— . to the the Cc Coquille grocery atorgbf body is st ft» NMW Mor­ (bl tamer old-time Pendleton -------- . ¡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. ** • 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 _------------------------------------ ~ ... , 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. and _______ when she and Mr. Thrift lived In _______________ . '(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 . ’ . — — some clowning on a jassack, if some- [and i 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. I 'tuneful organization. ’ ’ — - . 4th ... committee --- and took him into the hospital in The July meeting (d) And do not be surprised to ______ evening __ 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 _______ ______ 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, ___________ 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 Cl______1ST____ 1______ I--. a ( 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, r__ ______ __ gates ____ __________ pass through _ the and don’t come very popular. Many growers, service overseas. I [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. ' 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 • 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 -------------------------- 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