Coos County News and Notes From The Northwest
Local area items include the death of park keeper Samuel Galbraith in Bandon at 71 from heart failure, birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs John Beyers of Canyonville, and multiple coastal business and public works updates. R. H. Mast named to tax collector staff. Moore Mills Lumber adds power gear as Coos County contemplates Roosevelt highway completion. Jury draws expanded for circuit court. Coquille and Bandon firms expand construction and power contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Miller Galbraith
Banden
Bandon
Coos County
John H. Beyers
Canyonville
Moore Mills Lumber Co
Mountain States Power Co
Moore Co
Coquille Area News Roundup of Local Officials and Crimes
Local leaders named in Coquille and Curry county updates including new boxing commission chair Lou Waeldner and officials H C Eastland and James Reed. Reports cover Danvings from a night school in Ophir to a Yaquina Head lighthouse retirement, plus burglaries at Marshfield high and thefts from the David McKenzie milk house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsport
Lou J. Waeldner
H. C. Eastland
James W. Reed
J C. Fredricks
Arthur Hensley
Curry County
Gold Beach
David McKenzie
Oregon bill tightens rules on social clubs and dance halls
The measure targets social clubs and dance halls in rural areas to regulate late night dancing. It narrows scope to towns with populations around six hundred, linking rules to last census figures to prevent evasion. Legislators argue the bill protects self government of small communities while curbing "social clubs" operating as dance venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Voter Service
Sialom
Jess
L. Stewart
Polk County
United States
William Briggs
Ashland
George Dunn
Pheasants Liberated Across Oregon State Counties
During the last fiscal year the Oregon State Game Commission released 18885 Chinese pheasants across counties including Lane 2120 Linn 2081 Marion 1595 Benton 1360 Union 1360 Yamhill 1800 and Polk 1180. The commission holds several thousand pheasants at its race farm for breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State Game Commission
Lane County
Linn
Marion
Benton
Union
Yamhill
Polk
Avive Goodly
Commission
Ree
Stibitz on Honor at Ogon State Training School
Paul Stibitzs name appears on the shower roll in a school paper from Ogon State Training School. Pagal had the flu in January. The publication is well written and full of news about the boys, reflecting a good spirit that will prepare them for life. The county superintendent will select teachers, aiming to improve qualifications and reduce undesirables. Katherine Harris, county superintendent, says boards rarely check applicants. Myrtle Point woman noted for prune habit now has a daughter who goes on dates each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O-gon State Training School
Paul Stibitzs
Curry County
Katherine iHarris
Harris
Land Settlement Meet Attracts Range of Oregon Land Seekers
A varied group of prospective settlers from Wisconsin Missouri California South Dakota and other states plans visits to Oregon. They seek 20 to 1000 plus acres of improved or partly improved land in Western or Southern Oregon for dairying stock raising poultry fruit and general farming. Some aim to trade for Mills City nearby land and contemplate irrigation while others want near high schools or mills and factories.
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The
Wate Chamber of Commerce
Oregon
Mills City
R. H. Hoss
Box 167
Sandpoint
Idaho
Orenco
St. Helens
Joseph Estep
Primghaor Iowa
Comig
Everett Hollowell
Independence
Missouri
George Nehrbass
Athens
Wisconsin
Portland
C. Rapp
Glendive
Montana
Oscar Rouse
Cape Girardeau
K. Merle Poote
Harrold
South Dakota
Jr. Goss
Littl Falls
Minnesota
Ser Co 27Th Inf
Schofield Becks
Territory
Hawaii
Umpqua Valley
Town Doctor urges change to avoid community decline
In a 1929 Town Doctor article, experts warn towns that fail to learn from others will stagnate. Bruce Barton is cited on changing minds from passive to active civic effort. The piece, reprinted with Myrtle Point Lions, urges residents to push forward for a richer, more attractive town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Stone
The
Herald
Myrtle Point
Local names listed in cross-border movement notice
The fragment lists individuals including Merwig of Marietta Minnesota Ennis of Marietta H Johns of Margo Canada Bert Woodard George Stickney E Borchert and J Olliver of Margo Saskatchewan referenced in a moving area notice with Oregon interest.
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Oregon
Fasc
Merwig
Marietta
Minsota
Ennis
H. Johns
Margo
Canada
Bert Woodard
George Stickney
E. Borchert
J. Olliver
Saskatchewan
Chinese Shrines and worship clash with Japanese devotion
Senator Filcom Bingham notes Japan shows healthier shrine upkeep and active Shinto worship around the emperor, with visitors entering temples barefoot or in sandals, while Chinese temples are poorly kept and Chinese worship centers are largely private an
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Giina
Agetti
Worsip
Filcom Bingham
Great French Writer Had Odd Superstition
Emile Zola the French writer suffered malaria and restlessness, forced to count everything he saw during walks. He kept tally of trees, dogs, carriages, house windows, street lamps, and passersby, seeking a lucky number. If no figure pleased him, he became morose and unable to write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile Zola
Pierre van Paassen
New York Evening World
Tmn
Zala
Lucky Zaln
Fire at Home Sparks Childs Alarm and Father Alert
A child Mildred rushed home crying that her father was on fire after a barber used matches near him. The family learned the danger and the father escaped unharmed. The piece blends this incident with notes on University of Oregon health services and Henry Villard’s historical ties, including a small endowment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Peter
Esare
Philadelphia
University of Oregon
Henry Villard
Villard
University
Sacred Speech and the World’s History in Exchange Writ
The text frames speech as a historic fabric of the world and a precious heritage. It urges careful study and responsible use to avoid defacement or misdeeds that harm neighbors and land, echoing a caution from Exchange.
University of Oregon Post Office and Women’s League Overview
Mail service for the University of Oregon is managed by a privately run campus post office with a lost and found department. The School of Education, authorized by the regents in 1910, has gained growing recognition as a training ground for teachers and administrators. Women students form a self supporting Women’s League affiliated with the state federation of women’s clubs, providing practical club work experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
The
Health Service A Department of the Scool of Physical Education
University Post Office
School of Educaion
Regents
Women's League
State Federation of Womens Clubs
Home Pointers from School of Home Economics
Cleaning stove burners in a strong washing soda solution removes grease. Wood alcohol on windows prevents frost. Marshmallows and candles decorate a cake top. Curtains dry quickly without a stretcher by hanging on the window rod. Ammonia brightens pens with one dip. Herald Want ads offer effective cheap advertising.
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School of Home Economics
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North Bend
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Simpson
Empire
San Francisco
R. H. Mast
Tax-Collector’s Department
Sherif W. W. Gage
C J Fabrican
Coquille
Hooker
Willam A. Gilbert
Fortland
Robdjson
Farmer
J W Baird
Clifford Kern
Carpenter
E. C. Church
Walter B. Norris
Sam Johnston
Gilbert Bogard
Coquilie
Albert Garfield
Duncan Ferguson
L. Cavanaugh
Marshfeld
Sadie Brown
W H Stavff
George Hampton
Arago
Atiffeas
Patviben
New Christian Selenes
Marthfield
Orterd Chamber of Commeres
David McKensie
George W. Borenaen
F. G. Buseh
Nampa
Sdoctor
Med‘ford
Franie Hufford
Kentucky
Casey” Jones
Wm. Smith
Yaquina Head
Mr. Smith
Umpqua
Receta Head
AE. Bradford
Edwards & Bradford Lumber Co
Middle West
Hibs Company
Middle Fork
Bradford
E. E. Breascale
Marshfield
Paul van Scoy
State Highway Department
van Scoy
Ted and
Victor Miller
Snow Camp
Bandon Chamber of Commerce
Felsheim
Bandon World
Surrr
Meskh
Leck
Stibitz
R.li
V Burrows
6Th Street
North Platte
Nebraska
Dalseama
P L. Berger
Isonville
Bruce Barton
Apocery
Lewellen’s Quality Grocery
E. C. Barker Jeweler
Frank Sander
T R. Johnson
PEF Gang
Opie
Bette
Jean Darling
Harry Spear
Farina
Landau Helde Dee
Iler
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