Public Safety Reform and Crime News Reflections
An editorial from Myrtle Point Herald argues for a court of small claims to enforce the Oregon Motor Vehicle Operators Manual Responsibility Act after a local wreck, cites publicity versus crime reporting, and defends restraint in publishing lurid details while urging responsible journalism and community standards. The piece calls for arbitration to aid victims and questions the efficacy of current penalties.
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Theu
Myrtle Point
Futhermore
Board of Arbitration
Abct
Uncle Sams Post Office
Home Reading Tablet
Local Election Recap and Oddities From 1902 Issue
In the 1902 Herald issue readers see the election of W Bennett as president and F B Jackson as secretary treasurer among brief notices. The page also notes stray items such as hosiery ads, chicken nuisance complaints and a Myrtle Point postal matter, with varied street chatter and church notes.
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Phinaes
Myrtle Point
Gregem
W Bennett Beng
Jackson
Brewster grade rock work contract awarded for $160 per rod
ER N Harry secured the Brewster grade rock work contract this week and will be paid 160 dollars per rod for rock work plus four dollars daily for supervision, with the county refunded the remaining fund balance after completion. The issue also lists local candidates for county offices and notes fashion and theater notes amid mixed regional updates.
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ER. N. Harry
K. H. Hansen
Lloyd Spires
George E Peoples
O O Lund
Raymond Baker
W H H. Bunch
Madam Fashion
Release Date for Lans Leneve Feature April 22 1937
A discussion on dogs and man highlights how dogs crave freedom. A tale of five captured dogs escaping their ropes illustrates the bond between canines and liberty and the challenges of keeping them confined. The piece argues dogs deserve companionship and should not be chained at home.
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Natoyore
State Officials Plan Traffic Safety Program
Oregon officials rollout a statewide high school highway safety program with a jointly prepared textbook by Earl Snell and Charles A Howard. The address urges driver self control and public respect to reduce rising fatalities and injuries on roads.
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Earl Snell
Charles A Howard
Snell
Howard
Oregon
Secretary of State
State Department of Education
The Noble Dog and Its Freedom From Leash Cruelty
A lament for roaming dogs and the cruelty of tying pets with ropes and impounding. The piece argues dogs are loyal companions and condemns killing impounded dogs, noting cities license and release dogs while small towns often destroy them. It urges civilized treatment and respect for canines as loyal friends.
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Oder
Fido
Coquille
Look of a Lost Dog Reflects Soul of Man in Hearts
A reflective piece compares a stray dog’s frantic search for its master to human emotion, arguing dogs possess the soul of a human being. The author claims men who bond with dogs see them as more than animals and value loyalty above all.
Mining Claims and Land Transfers in Coos District Nor Doc
A fragmentary list details various mining claims and land transfers in the Coos district. Names include Ernest Livermore, Willard Livermore, Ward Creek area holders, Hott of Any Lord Realty, Widmark, Dement, Rakes, Har, and others with parcels described by sections and creeks. Transactions reference 160 acre parcels, easements, and dates not clearly specified.
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Ernest W
Justina Livermore
Willard Ernest Livermore
Ward Creek
Ivan
Daisy Baird
W R Ward
Convicrs
Florence Hott
Lord Realty
Howland Creek
Andrew
Vers
Hate
John
Zinebi Widmark
Benham
Hazel Benham
Onville
Sandy Creek
Power company to pay 330 per annum for ten years
Oregon public record notes a power company to pay 330 annually for ten years starting December 1. Coos County grants undivided two third interest in realty in section 20 southeast of Dora Waller. C Kirby transfers two tracts in Morris subdivision at Powers to FS and Mary A Grove.
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Power Company
Coos County
Wonaus Wo AL Abel
Dora
Sunday Dinner Guests and Local Visits Reported
Community and family visits appear across the coast region with multiple households hosting Sunday dinners In Myrtle Point Broadbent and Marshfield. Notable names include Bilton Schmidt Ocheltree Davenport Felaher Felsher Hermann and McNatt among others with a Kiva Neighbors meeting noted and a report on Oregon electrical power transit history.
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Bilton Schmidt
Robert Ocheltree
AR Davenport
Robert Trigg
Robert James
John
Myrtle Point
Lovce Harris
Jack Knife
Coquille
WR Davenport
John Felaher
Charies Adams
Leslie Miller
Stanley Felsher
John Felsher
E A Dodge
Mette Point
Fragmented Church Bulletin Fragmentary Text
A damaged OCR fragment from a church bulletin mentions iChurches Beorg Lattfr Day Saints Elder Wo OH Dancer Pastor yas ia and a speaker. It references a Wednesday service and a speaker with names obscured by errors.
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Beorg Lattfr Day
Local Social News Highlights Weekend Visits and Weddings
Residents and visitors noted include Mrs W A Lett returning to Bridge with family, dinners at the Laird and Nickason homes, and guests at the Robinson and Shepherd households. A tent house was built near Roy Henry logging camp with London Jenkins assisting, and Arthur Jenkins hosted a Sunday dinner with the Ben Houson and MD families. Dale Marcy wed in Marshfield after a quiet ceremony with close relatives present.
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W A. Lett
Bridge
Roy Henry
London Jenkins
McKinley
Harry Hubble
Fairview
Lzella Crosby
Gravelford
Wilda Shepherd
Dora
Ernest Krewarn
Christina Christensen
Albert Christensen
Christina
Donald
Eugene
Mra Christensen
Guy Colpitts
Dove
Ben Robinson
Lous Laird Erwin
Rosalie
Arden
Harold Shepherd
Dura
O E Mattoon
Price
Mra Raymond Schroeder
Janice Lee
Donna Lee
Coquille
WA Keller Ten
Ernest Krowsen
Ous
Laird
Julius Benham
Sunton
Myrtle Point
Arthur Jenkins
Ben Houson
Dale Marcy
Bride
Ye Valley
Marshfield
Rene
Amenet
Marcy
Leora
Incomplete Names Highlight Local Visit
Fragmentary OCR text lists several individuals and a weekday visit with mentions of places and names. The readable portions show Lee Mr and Mr teary Beown Ma Nora Lewis and Mra Wlev Sumer with others like Empire and Clinton Masine.
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Teary Beown
Ma Nora Lewis
Mra Wlev
Sumerno
Aloof Lee
Will Alle
Empire
Mos Gee
Clinton Masine
Rwin Tean
Local social notes from North Bend and nearby towns
Irwin Miller and Nellie White family visits reported. Mrs Tom Hall called on Erwin Hall in Marshfield and visited Coquille with J Willett. Willett family grandson stays a week. Hugo Michel and children visit Wm Harmon. Rufus Howe family call at Leatherman home. Bert DeVaul and Walter Bray visit from Redding, California. Dale Marcy and Marshfield visitors stop at Leatherman home.
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Cee Waynes
North Bend
Irwin Miller
Local Visits and Moves Highlight Weekend in Coquille Powers
Kenneth Leatherman stayed overnight with Robert Clarke in the Point Saturday. Geo F Senant visited Coquille on Friday. Norland Gant and his son moved from Lee to Powers on Saturday to take up logging work.
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Brewster Valley
Kenneth Leatherman
Robert Clarke
Point
Rs. Geo. F Senant
Coquille
Norland Gant
Lee
Powers
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W M Wohlander
Louisville
Yokohama
Japan
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Elsie Kelly
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Leneve Syndicate
Lans Leneve
C. A. Howard
Ed and
Mabel Ahamberlir
Mark Muchow
Salmon Mountor
Ealty Atv
Wallace
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Tavier
Neve
Edna Rakes
J Andrew
Versa Hatehead
Aiken Creek
Pear
Haries Marseit
Eloottata
Huling, Lundy & Sons
Gano Funeral Home
Phone Coquille
Twin Oaks
Yas Ia
Sithum
Aredor
Katherie Areel
Alber
Fimer Weer
Myrtie Ferraires
City Meat Market
Lester Dement
Trarnes & Son
Jeanmere Tailors Hattere
Mra
the & L Leatherman
T. M. White
Myrtle Hotel
J. E. Belloni
Gibson Electric
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