Myrtle Point civic group organizes Clean-up drive
About thirty citizens gathered at City Hall last Friday to form a Civic Improvement Committee led by George E. Tonney for a thorough Clean-up Campaign in Myrtle Point. The group plans pre-Clean-up Week activity, coats tours for Coos County Jubilee visitors, and a joint business club organization with elected secretary J. O. Stemmler.
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Seattle Assay Office Clarifies Charges and Duties
Assayer Mr. Philips explains the Seattle Assay Office operates to purchase gold dust bullion and to assay ores for multiple metals. Government charges for purchasing gold dust and bullion are uniform across Denver New York Philadelphia San Francisco and Seattle. Ore assays in Seattle cost 1.00 dollars for a combined gold and silver assay and 1.00 dollars for each other metal per sample.
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Herald editor Banks-Chas. Hillebrandt succeeds Fernsworth
An editor of the Herald, Banks-Chas. Hillebrandt, succeeds L. A. Fernsworth who has left to serve his country on the Mexican border.
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Port Orford Prepares for Sixth Annual Agate Carnival
Port Orford, famed for its agate beach and western location, readies for the Sixth Annual Agate Carnival August 10 to 12, 1916. The city hires an amusement company to entertain crowds and host increased attendance with broader celebrations. Jeff C. French notes rising visitor numbers and stronger local efforts to welcome guests.
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Grange Social Ice Cream Social at Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point Grange held an ice cream and cake sale last Saturday evening following a literary program. Performances included duets, recitations, readings, several songs by the Five Norway Girls, and talks by Verne Ratcliffe and Bluford Miller.
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Railroad strike threatens national freight and travel
The speaker warns that a major railroad union strike could halt freight and passenger movement, with hundreds of thousands of workers potentially unemployed for life and half the trains unable to start again, risking widespread disruption.
Lee Players Defeat Powers Cubs In Sixteen to Seven Snowy Sunday Tilt
The Lee team beat the Powers Cubs 16 to 7 at Powers on Sunday afternoon. Home Run Harry Dement hit a long drive over left field. Weave and Fenster officiated. Clinton fanned six for Norway Coquille Valley, while Broiler struck out five for Powers. Lineups listed with Mulkey, Sumerlin, Dement and Dement's teammates contributing to the scoring spree. Time of game one hour twenty minutes.
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City Council Eyes Alley Paving in Block Eleven
Last Monday night the council adopted a notice to property owners about paving the alley in Block Eleven between Fifth and Sixth Streets by grading and paving. The sidewalk list was approved for repairs or replacement on the North side of the Shine and Bennett property at Fifth and Spruce. Further walk fixes will be considered next meeting. Water committee reports work at the intake and urges economical water use as supplies are not as low as previous years.
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Bonfire Party at Adams Home Highlights Summer Social
The Catching Creek country home of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Adams hosted a bonfire party last Saturday evening in a Myrtle grove setting. Guests enjoyed outdoor games, music, and refreshments as fifty nine attendees praised the event as one of the season’s finest social occasions.
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Pleasant Evening at Gaylord Hosted by Summerlin and Pierson
Mr. T. G. Summerlin and Mrs. E. J. Pierson entertained Gaylord youths on Saturday night July 29. Thirty-two guests attended games and socializing, followed by ice cream and cake. Attendees included Leah Schreifer Vera Crawford Nellie Mast Waive Neal Irene Hayes Fannie Hayes Laura Gibbs Vivian Ward Mabel Luttrell Roberta Stinson Mary Mabel Maude Pierson Edwin Carter Donald McKenzy Jimmie Stinson Fred Harry Lutrell Ivan Harald Robins Clayton Mast Jimmie Johnnie Grant Everett Hayes Ted Hayes John Widby Surley Mathews Eldon Cavenaugh Row Magness Elton Greyham.
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Delighted with Town's People and School Privileges
A fragmentary note extols the town and its moral element sustained by residents. It promises delight in the people, laws, and school privileges, portraying a community proud of its character.
Prunes Promise Amid Weather Favorable In Polk County
Dallas Oregon reports a heavy prune crop if favorable weather continues. Rain in the last two months helped the fruit. trees on the Dallas Salem road orchard bend branches toward the ground under load. Other orchards show heavy fruit and thinning is used to balance crops.
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Oregon Schools Receive 12000 From Irredeemable Fund
State Treasurer Kay allocates interest from the irreducible school fund totaling 12000 for Oregon’s districts. Census reports 208000 school children statewide, up nearly 3000 in one year. Funds apportioned to Benton Clatsop Union counties among others.
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Lost car in quicksand on beach near Sacchi ranch
A man’s automobile was swept toward the sea while parked on a beach near the Sacchi ranch Sunday. Recovered with difficulty after the surf submerged it, the car suffered salt water damage as parts were saved and a warning note remains of a similar loss at the same spot a year ago.
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Federal plan to aid states in building roads announced
The federal government will spend 160 million dollars over five years to assist states in road construction. Houston will announce a preliminary plan and timing, with 150 million to be shared by federal and state governments. State projects will be overseen by state highway departments under federal supervision.
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First Excursion Train Brings Coos County Folks to Portland
Eighteen passengers rode the Myrtle Point start and 194 aboard by North Bend on the Knights of Pythias First Excursion to Portland. Listed travelers include William Weekly Jeff Crosby Miss Clara Crawford Miss Vivian Annin Ralph Rackleff Arthur Armerson and wives Anna Barklow E C Roberts and wife Alta Abbott and two children Johnnie Barklow Kenneth Kennedy Frank Trip Donald E Brown L E Robbins and Pearl Ward. Eight November ballot measures were noted and the Roseburg Review predicts few will survive as the city contract is fulfilled.
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