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Myrtle Point Enterprise

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1917

Page

6

West Coast lumber contracts prompt defense council review

Washington reports Colonel Littell told Senator McNary that the extra lumber for the Des Moines cantonment came on National Defense Council recommendation. Oregon supplied more lumber initially. the additional allotment to Southern mills would divide supplies.

Washington West Coast Lumbermen’s Association Southern Mills Des Moines Colonel Littell McNary National Defense Council Oregon Medford Ore Clyde F. Thomas San Francisco Crater Lake St Paul Minn St. Paul National Woman's Party Borah Idaho Congress Wilson House Senate Aberdeen Wash A. D. Wood Cohasset Beach Red Cross Circle Red Cross

Zella M Johnson Marries Roy W Hall at Family Home

At the home of Z Taylor Johnson and wife in a September ceremony Elder A A Baker of Saints Church officiated the marriage of Zella M Johnson to Roy W Hall of Powers. The couple will reside in Powers where Hall works in the Smith Powers Camps. a wedding dinner followed.

Z. Taylor Johnson Zella M Roy W. Hall Powers A. A. Baker the Saints Church Smith-Powers

Masonic Lodge Organized at Powers

A chapter of A. F. and A. M. was organized at Powers last Friday evening. Elected officers include F. L. Davis Worshipful Master H. E. Coffin Senior Warden and E. J. Loney Junior Warden. Members from Myrtle Point assisted.

Masonic Lodge Powers F. L. Davis H. E. Coffin E. J. Loney Myrtle Point

Public Pulse urges Oregon to back war effort and brighter towns

In a Myrtle Point Enterprise column from October 1, 1917, Mrs Viola Burr urges Clackamas readers to support soldiers in France and to improve state life with better lights roads homes and schools. She emphasizes brains muscle and patriotism and warns against envy and malice while urging youth to work for beauty and productivity in Oregon.

Clackamas Ore Myrtle Point Enterprise France Oregon Viola Burr

Baker 66,000 Volt Line Project Outline

A proposed 12 mile Baker to Cornucopia line will transmit 200 horsepower to Cornucopia Mines Co. at Cornucopia. Estimated cost is $30,000. The route runs from Robinette to Alalfway, aiming to supply electrical power to the mining operation.

Baker Robinette Alalfway H. P Cornucopia Mines Co Cornucopia

Portland Union Stock Yards Market Report October opening

North Portland yards show a healthy week start with good market tone and rising receipts. Cattle values hold steady from last week, hog prices reach up to 20c per pound on prime lots, sheep demand climbs with prices mainly at top end. Hoover urges increased hog production at a Pennsylvania food conference.

Portland North Portland Salem Fair Marion County Hoover Herbert Hoover Pennsylvania Committee On Public Safety

Local residents noted in and around Coos Bay area travels

Mrs Geo Kribs visits relatives in Arago and others travel from Bandon Powers Marshfield and North Bend. Several attend funerals, state fair in Salem, and Daughters of the American Revolution events in Marshfield. Social gatherings include a reception with Mrs Isaac Lee Patterson and tea at Miss Edith Preston's home.

Hannah Lando San Francisco Coos County I. Lando Marshfield California Baltimore Panama Joseph Lando Abraham Lebree F. M. White R. C. Dement J.Q. Stemmler Coos Bay Daughters of the American Revolution Geo. Dindinger Isaac Lee Patterson Salem Edith Preston

East Fork Etchings From Dora News Briefs

Ensilage cutters and bean threshers work in fine weather as residents share visits and outings. Claudia Beatrice Harry visits Sitkum. Beatrice Harry visits James Cottey. the Pie Social at Gravel Ford draws neighbors. Hailey Laird tests a new 1918 Ford. The Mayse brothers prep hats. Geo Matthewson opens a logging camp. various locals travel to Coquille Roseburg and Cunningham.

Dora James Brockman Clara Coquille Vern Bennett Neer Wm. Smith J. H. Laird Sitkum A. J. Mayse Missouri Eunice Smith Roseburg George Howard Norway Chas. Leatherman Cottage Grove Lloyd Claude Krant Mayse Geo. Matthewson Jap Yoakham Cunningham Yoakham M. J. Krantz

Community Notes From Lee Lore Area

Busy farming scene with silos being filled and harvest active. Local residents J E Conger family Jack Mast Sherman Lewis and child visited J S Clinton home. Neva Lewis visited Baker home. Clarence Johnson returned from Salem State Fair and bought purebred hogs. Evelyn Binder critically ill after appendicitis operation at Mercy Hospital North Bend. Charlie Rackleff returned from Pendleton. Mast brothers attended Masonic lodge event in Powers. Ina Sumerlin visited Myrtle Point. Sumerlin and Lorin Johnson visited Coquille City. Lebanon Cannery processing 1200 gallons of blackberries daily but boxes scarce for shipping.

Boil River Water Caution Warns Public Health

Notice warns all residents to boil river water for 15 minutes before drinking due to Typhoid Fever germs in the North Fork. Signed by Dr. O H Clarke Gay Health Officer.

North Fork O. H. Clarke

Portland First unit of UO medical school building priced at 115000

The first unit of the University of Oregon medical school in Portland will cost 115000 dollars to construct. The project outlines a new facility intended to advance medical education and research in the city.

Portland University of Oregon Medical School

Brewster Echoes Open Fall Social Scene

Sitkum on October 2 reports McKinley visitors Wanda Harry June Willey Mabel Wilcox and Mason Wilcox in Brewster. District 65 school starts with Miss Taylor of Portland as teacher. Local visits include Mrs Wm Smith Gravel Ford returning from daughter’s home. Roy Illivant of Marshfield visiting Fred Weaver as Baker and Nickerson duck hunt near Marshfield. LDS elders Slye and Etzenhouser concluded meetings. Krewsons trip to Drain in the Chevrolet last week.

Sitkum McKinley Brewster Over Snuddy Wanda Harry June Willey Mabel and Mason Wilcox Miss Taylor Portland Wm. Smith Gravel Ford Roy Illivant Marshfield Fred Weaver F. A. Baker W. Nickerson R. F. Slye R. Etzenhouser Latter Day Saints Church EB. A. Krewson T. I. Krewson Chevrolet Joe Evernden Bridge Roselle Pearl Roselle Minnie Jessie Bell Henry Hayes Place Mandy Magill

Broadbent News Roundup Of Local Visits And Events

Broadbent residents attended the State Fair in Salem and visited a sister in Bancroft. Families gathered at the Max Dement home in Myrtle Point for a reunion. A dairy meeting was held at the Broadbent Cheese factory on Sept 29 to discuss local matters.

Broadbent George Hermann Salem Edwin Schroeder Ervin Nelson Bancroft Mr. Nelson Rowan Ora Roselle Nita Irene Hayes Gaylord

Broadbent School Notes and Local Harvest Report

Broadbent school opened September 24 with 21 pupils in Primary and 14 in Advanced. three pursue high school work. The county fair prizes went to local students and the area reports strong crops with good ensilage progress. Visitors Mr and Mrs Lett and children were in Broadbent last week, and residents note a prosperous bean harvest and a favorable corn crop. Outstanding community news includes Pendleton roundup attendees Harry Luttrell, Fred Luttrell, and Everett Hayes sharing a good time.

Broadbent Frank Neal Harry Fred Luttrell Everett Hayes Pendleton

New Fall Dress Goods and Coats at 35 Percent Off

Myrtle Point Mercantile Co offers fall dress goods woolens poplins serges blankets coats and a few suits carried over from last year at thirty-five percent savings on today's market from early season purchases.

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