City Considers Deep Well Water for Myrtle Point
The city commission moved to sink a test well after water superintendent Bert Pearson reported the North Fork supply may need replacement. State geologists from Corvallis would evaluate sites for potable, sufficient well water. If water fails quality or quantity, the driller would be paid $600 and deeper drilling pursued.
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Comei
Myrtle Point
State College
Corvallis
Counc
Bert Pearson
North Fork
Ciy
Pearson
Aes
Baynes
Efert
Mk Oil and Gas Company
California
Fa Elk Gas and Oil Company
Arago
Oregon
W W Baynes
E A_ Dodge
Wallace B. Dement
K. H Hansen
A A Schriefer
James Clinton
Frank Davis
R. D. Kring
Dairymen Around Norway Form Cooperative Association
Dairymen in Coos county held a Monday meeting at Norway to discuss protecting the dairy industry. They elected a committee to contact all local dairymen and organize meetings starting at Myrtle Point.
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Norway
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Fordson Tractors From Cork Ireland Prove Quality
It is reported that Fordson tractors received by L. H. Pearce originate from Cork Ireland. Ford built a Cork factory that exclusively produces these tractors, the only place Fordson tractors are made. Observers agree Irish workers can rival American production. Mr and Mrs E C Barker visited Marshfield yesterday.
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L. H Pearce
Cork
Ireland
Ford Automobile
E. C. Barker
Marshfield
Myrtle Point Post Office to Become Second Class
The Myrtle Point post office will rise to second class after July first, enabling a full time clerk and likely a new appointment by the first assistant postmaster general after a civil service exam. Postmaster Schneider praised for capable management contributing to the office’s growth.
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Myrtle Palm Pontoffice
Efc Schneider
Myrtle Point Post of
Post Office Department
Washington
Schneider
Uncle Sama
Oil Drill Progress at Fat Elk Well Advances
The Fat Elk Oil and Gas Company well was down 610 feet Tuesday with drilling paused to set casing below the 8th stratum of white limestone. Word spread of oil strikes as traffic to the well clogged the highway, a bucket of oil vanished from the site, and guards were posted at the well.
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Fat Elk Oo) and Gas Company
PTA Final Meeting Set at Union High School
PTA members plan the last meeting of the year on Tuesday May 6 at Union High School. Election of officers will take place and a trophy cup will be awarded to the room with the highest percentage in its denital work. The cup is on display at local schools and Parker's Jewelry Store window. A program from high school and grade pupils will be presented.
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PTA
Union Figh
Parker's Jewelry Store
Local Schools Aid Federal Census in Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point teachers from the grade school and junior high distribute census blanks for students to take home. Parents who have not yet been reached should return forms to City Hall by Friday night with help from Prof. W Summers and Prof P Linn. Mrs Ethel Baxter of the Baxter hotel in Marshfield married Hartman of Portland in Coquille Tuesday noon.
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Myrtle Point
W. Summers
T P Linn
Union High School
Joi
Ethel Baxter
Baxter
Marshfield
Coos County
Coquille
Hartman
Portland
Chamber Body Helps On Census and Local Affairs
The Myrtle Point chamber of commerce and county leaders push census participation as the federal deadline nears. A committee with Miss Darnell coordinates counting outreach, while the county court weighs land sales and regional farm tours to boost local business and civic efforts.
Skeleton Found Near Coquille Sparks Inquest
A human skeleton was found yesterday in the weeds near Coquille by the Stone cypher children and Mrs. Pearl Wymer Moss. The skull shows a hole between the eyes and gold fillings remain, suggesting possible identification by coroner's inquest.
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Coquillela
China Ridge
Stonecypher
Mra
Pearl Wymer
Rarions
Myrtle Point Hosts First Mountain States Cooking School
A cooking school held in the Myrtle Point hotel last Thursday and Friday, organized by Mountain States Power Co. under Mrs. Irene Kerr, drew many local ladies. Demonstrations featured Westinghouse appliances and prepared several dishes. Company representative Mr. Stewart announced a larger, well publicized session next year.
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Myrtle Point
Westinghouse
Irene Kerr
Mountain States Power Co
Stewart
Pioneers Day Highlighted by Woman's Club Meeting
The Woman's club in Coos County will hold a Pioneer Day at City Hall next Monday at 2 30 P M honoring local pioneers. Prizes will be awarded to the oldest woman and oldest man present. The program includes singing, a Verna Knight reading, a Susanna performance, a banjo duet, a pioneers talk by Rev Turner MacDonald, and a four girl minuet followed by refreshments and social time.
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Verna Knight
Susanna
Lucile Sumerlin
Tom Sumertin
Turner MacDonald
Coos County
Grade on South 4th Street Nears City Action
California firm seeks gas franchise while local council plans a new grade and extended sidewalk area at South 4th Street. Chamber of commerce committee reports agreement on street leveling and school district strip maintenance as residents anticipate improved access to Myrtle Point.
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Chamber of Commerce
Traffic check on Hoffman bridge to affect road funds
Notice declares a two day traffic check next Sunday and Monday on the Hoffman bridge. Motorists will receive a card to mail to the state highway department to influence future county road appropriations. Drive along to boost counted cars.
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Hoffman Bridge
Eugene Man Plans Coquille River Power Project
Albert Anderson of Eugene filed with the State Engineer an application to appropriate 18 700 acre feet of water from the South Fork Coquille River for a power project in Coos County. He plans a reservoir about 30 miles south of Myrtle Point, with tunnels and pipes costing about 750 000 dollars and a dam 100 feet high and 400 feet long at the top.
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Salem
Ore
Albert Anderson
Eugene
Coquille River
Anderson
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Federal -Ower Commission
County Hosts Young Delegates at State Christian Endeavor Convention
Marshfield hosts a state convention of Christian Endeavorers from Thursday to Sunday with a Friday 345 parade of Endeavorers. Myrtle Union provides badges for Coos County visitors. locals urged to welcome delegates and attend sessions at the Armory.
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Marshfield
Christian Endeavorers
All Endeavorers
Myrtle Union
Armory
Oregon Supreme Court Allows All Voters to Vote on Bridge Bond
The Oregon Supreme Court rules that all registered voters in Coos County may vote on bond issues for the bridge project. Previously reports claimed only freeholders could vote on issuing bonds to fund the bridge across Coosday.
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State Supreme Court
Oregon Supreme Court
Coos County
Coosday
Supreme Court
Coos County Health Association Bi Monthly Meeting
On May 8 at 12 15 PM the Coos County Health Association holds a bi monthly meeting at Hotel Westland Ban don. Mies Cottrell secretary of the State Child Welfare Commission will speak on the group’s work. The talk aims to aid community chairmen in successful membership drives.
Future Farmers of America Attend Oregon Contests
Seventeen Myrtle Point students travel to Corvallis for state Future Farmers of America events in crafts, agriculture, and sports. Activities include welding, blacksmithing, poultry judging, egg grading, farm crops, grafting, and a 45 minute swim. The group will attend a Smith Hughes banquet broadcast on KOAC and return Sunday.
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Golan
Chas. Leatherman
Ray Wilson
Louie Detwater
Oliver Bigelow
John Carman
Truman Wagner
Wayne Watson
Billy Griggs
Lyle Barklow
Norland Gent
Delos Strong
Donald Gilkison
Walter Felsher
Oregon State College
Oregon University
Smith- Hughes
Prises
State Future Farmers
KOAC
Memorial Day Program Planned by American Legion
The American Legion met Tuesday and outlined Decoration Day observances in Myrith Point with a speaker and a parade including veterans Boy Scouts school children and service clubs. Cars will be reserved for members of the American Legion and a salute to remaining veterans will be paid. Cemeteries will be cleaned by Legion members and others.
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American Legion
Myri
Brownson
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