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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
6
Community notes from Myrtle Point covered by the Enterprise editors highlight local events. Residents attend gatherings, enjoy sports results, and note civic happenings with concise summaries.
On the Hill Tune 25 Mrs Willis White and two children visit relatives for a month from Wedderburn. Bald Hill school opens with Miss Hazel Radabaugh. Mrs James Guerin and children return home after a few days with kin. Harry Mullen goes to North Bend for work at Gorst King Garage. Mrs Jas Burton travels from Powers to attend a cousin's funeral. Mrs Frank Miller visits her parents from Cement place. Mrs Geo Mullen returns from Bandon with sister Mrs Giles. Mrs Mattie Buchler and child from Los Angeles visit relatives. Mr and Mrs V A McMullen travel from Powers toward Roseburg to settle there.
Bennett's Grove near Gravel Ford will host a country celebration on the Fourth of July described as the best in the valley. Officials note northern and eastern communities also hold similar gatherings of high quality.
Spence Wortman and W T Lawton toured Salem and the Southern District of Oregon to educate dealers on new weights rules. The text lists standard weights for flour barrels and bales, tobacco and berry container sizes, and labeling requirements for gasoline with specific gravity limits and branding.
Farmers haul hay as visitors drop by from Myrtle Point Coquille and Bandon. Carl Anderson leaves Marshfield for Portland to join the navy. Ivy Smith funeral conducted at Fox Bridge Church with Elder Thomas Barklow officiating. Myrtle Point Chautauqua season tickets offered at 2.50 for twelve months.
Mike Wieland left Monday in his car for the Shasta country in California and expects to return with a team he left there last fall. He was accompanied by B. C. Shull.
The fighting Governor of Colorado George A Carlson will address Chautauqua on the topic The Price of Progress. Judge Ren Lindsay Menver is noted for helping secure Carlson and praising his record as district attorney and governor. The speaker is described as a bold champion of good government with a dramatic, broad experience and a vital message.
Percy C. Levar, longtime Coos Bay newspaper figure, died in Eureka California while en route south for health reasons. Born about 1860 in Maine, he worked in logging and publishing in Marshfield Coquille Sumner and Coos Bay, cofounding the Coast Mail and later leading the Daily Coast Mail Coos Bay Times and Weekly Herald. Funeral planned in Marshfield with body to be brought by the Breakwater.
Dr Daniels argues that improper feeding causes many ailments from appendicitis and hay fever to sun stroke and summer diarrhea. He urges lighter noon meals, warns against heavy snacks and drinks with meals, and notes government research favors animal feeding but not child nutrition.
Sheridan pushes hard surface paving, urging only the best to be praised as the cheapest in the end, signaling a bid for durable, economical roads.
Washington reports more than 500000 men have volunteered for the American army and navy in less than three months since war was declared. The armed forces now total 700000 to 800000, with most men trained and equipped. By summer’s end nearly 1000000 more will join the national army from the June 5 registration. The regular army nears 250000 and officials aim to reach 300000 this week.
Portland Ore June 26 Yesterdays receipts included 1500 cattle 50 calves 1400 hogs 800 sheep Cattle supply came from California and Central Oregon with prime steers at 10 75 and other top figures 10 50 to 9 75 The hog market advanced 25 to 35 cents with best loads at 15 60 and 12 00 to 12 50 for pigs Sheep demand weak best spring lambs 12 75 to 13 00 with yearlings 9 50 to 10 00 and ewes around 8 00 to 8 50
We thank friends who furnished the beautiful flowers at the burial of Fritz Mettler, cousin of Mr. Felsher and the family of Mr. and Mrs. John Felsher.
Herman Stadie infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Stadie died Tuesday burial at Norway cemetery conducted by Elder Thomas Barklow.
Special concerts evenings advertised by Perkins Music Store invites ladies and children. The catalog highlights Victor records for listening and purchase.
Roseburg Oregon June 23 A forest ranger Harry Romaine on a lonely trail was saved when his riding mare abruptly backed up and dragged him away from a striking rattlesnake that bit only his trousers not his skin.
Margaret E. Strong daughter of Calvin Warner born November 1 1861 on the South Fork Coquille River died at Myrtle Point aged 55 years 7 months 25 days. She married John W Brown November 27 1881, he died January 5 1893. Married Wi J Strong March 6 1895. Funeral at Presbyterian church Myrtle Point conducted by Rev James F. Vernon. Interment in family burial ground at the country home.
Ivy Belle Freman born in Coos County Oregon on April 12 1899 died in McKinley Oregon June 24 1917 aged 18 years 2 months 10 days She married Andrew Smith of Albany on January 9 1917 Funeral services were held at Fox Bridge church June 25 conducted by Elder Thomas Barklow Pallbearers dressed in white Lena Sumerlin Ina Sumerlin Willma Bunch Ila Stevenson Mararey Marcy and Marie King
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