Coos County News Roundup Highlights Local Crimes and Developments
Longest De Coquille court term records noted as authorities reveal a string of incidents. Ole Iverson and J L Creaby fined for sheep killed by dogs. library circulation near 50 000 with an 8446 gain year over year. Coast area activity includes post office at Denmark revival, fires at Lakeside service station, mining finds in Mule Creek, and a range of accidents and civic events across Coos Bay area.
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Library of
North Bend
Seeter and Nesmith Sentences Highlight Coos Bay News
The report notes Mandanen sentenced to seven years in the state penitentiary, Nesmith with five years. Frances Lee of Riverton receives five years. Local thefts include three beetogs from John Core near North Bend and widespread poultry losses at Sartenton. Other items cover chamber leaders, real estate plans, a deer spotlight, and ferry traffic statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sau On Te Nesmith
Frances Lee
Riverton
Curry County Man Faces Deer Meat Offseason Charge
EO C Ballard appeared before the justice of peace on a charge of possession of deer meat out of season. He pleaded he has a wife and two dependent children without food. The court continued the case for further investigation.
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C Ballard
Curry County
Justice of Peace
Multiple Local Accidents and Crimes Reported Around Curry County
Carl Miller of Gold Beach survived a broken hip after his car plunged off a canyon near Patricks Creek and he remains in Crescent City hospital. Barrington of Curry County vanished 36 hours in the woods near Kimball Creek. Alf Bagnell found him and guided him home. Fred Camerer and T L Sinkey were fined $50 for possessing deer meat out of season on the Chetco River. their guns are held until the fine is paid. Alexander Brothers’ quart mill at Tiny H Mine burned a corner after New Year’s Day heater fire during a sourdough dinner hosted by Mrs. Marcelle Reber. Phillip Barry pled guilty to selling to defraud the state industrial accident commission. Judge Brand sentenced him to one year, stayed 30 days for possible parole review. C S Wimner, ex-resident of Curry then North Bend, died in Portland after a stroke. he helped organize the first bank with L J Simpson. Sheriff and police are seeking William McCue, 28, of Empire, missing since Sunday. he was last seen leaving home wearing working clothes, carrying 300 in counterfeit funds, and his disappearance is treated as foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Camerer
T L. Sinkey
Portland
Chetco River
Camerer
Sinkey
Jar
Alexander Brothers
Marcelle Reber
Tiny H
Phillip Barry
State Industrial Accident Commission
Ineireurt
Brand
Henry Heas
Oregon
Wm. McCue
Empire
Emee
Hia Orother
Otrammergau
Miss Laird
Munich
Bavaria
Germany
Nurnberg
Rothenburg
Europe
Heidelberg
Venice
Mayence
Rhine
Cologne
Paris
Chauteau
Chartres
Switzerland
Grindelwald
Jungfrau Mountain
Misa Laird
League of Nations
Berne
Black Forest
Frisberg
Augsberg
Ulon
Munch
Europe As Seen By An American Girl
An American girl’s travel notes recount a tour through Dresden china, Prague, Linz on the Danube, Vienna, and Trieste. The group faces train delays, language hurdles, and money shortages but continues to Venice and Innsbruck enjoying mountain scenery and historic trenches from the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Prague
Csecho-Slovakia
Lins
Danube
Vienna
Austria
Miss Laird
Bridge Orange Officers Installed As New Year Beginnings
News notes show Bridge residents installing new officers at A O Hooton home, with Harold E James improving at Veterans' hospital in Portland and Miss Vena Mae England leading the Christian Endeavor gathering. Nearby reports cover the Laird Switzerland trip, League of Nations attendance, and Grange installations plus local social events and obituaries.
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Grange
Price Robison
Myrtle Grange
Harold Bargett
Frank Herker
A. O. Hooton
J T. Evernden
Charles Johnson
Zeff Christian
Frank Mecum
Beth Culver
Harold James
Vera Knight
Myrtle Point
Dwight Culver
Rural one room school teachers plan Saturday meeting
Rural teachers from one room schools will meet at the Parkersburg school Saturday at 10 AM. Etta Marie Whoobrey and Verna Finley will lead songs, Marion King will discuss health, and arithmetic and spelling topics will be covered by local teachers. Mrs Mulkey will present the state bulletin on character education. Lunch will be shared. Future meetings set for Norway February 7 and Millington February 14.
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Saturda
Parkersburg
Etta Marie Whobrey
Verna Finley
Marion King
Esther Haret
Mabel Washbon
Ethel Seistreem
Gladys Durrand
Noma Allen
Hilda Peterson
Kathryn Riley
Wayne Young
Wands Houdyshell
Effie K. Shindell
Ida Weber
Robert Brash
Mulkey
New
State Bulletin
Norway
Millington
Carolina Woman Sheds Forty Seven Pounds With Kruschen Salts
A Carolina woman reports dropping from 217 to 70 pounds after nearly three months using Kruschen Salts. She credits daily teaspoonfuls in warm water before breakfast and dietary adjustments, praising the product and urging others to try it.
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A. Solomon
New Bern
Perkins Drug Store
Krusehen
Jose Fat
Local Socials Highlight Weekend Visits in Lee News
A list of residents and guests share a pleasant Thursday night gathering. Visitors include Mr and Mrs W W Schroeder Henry and James Hervey Jack Mast and W N Harmen. Also noted are visits by Isom Clinton of Id and travels among Clinton and Weekly families at Gravelford and Bridge.
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Marshfield
Carl Anderson
Bridge Now
Gladys Clinton
Melvin Pointer
Grandma Armon’s
M. G. Sumerlin
D. M. Gumerlin
Basis of Stewardship Sermon at Presbyterian Church
Sunday morning sermon at the Presbyterian Church centers on The Basis of Stewardship from Psalm 24 1 2 The theme challenges listeners to view life as a stewardship of powers given by God The day includes a Bible school session at ten o clock and an evening service at the M E church with the W C T U leading A union service is planned for Wednesday January 28 with Miss Martha Pohnert speaking about life in China and a free will offering to cover expenses
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M. E
Bible School
Martha Pohnert
Community Chest drives support from Ira town people
The report credits the Myrtlee Point Chamber of Commerce committee for financing campaigns through 1930 into 1931. Dues from members and collections are noted as part of the balance carried forward from February 1. The text reflects ongoing community fundraising and fiscal reporting by local merchants.
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Community Chest
Ira Town
Myrtlee Point Chamber Commerceb
Chamber of Commerce Reports Activities and Plans for 1931
The Chamber records a $65 donation for a Girls 4-H club and notes speakers and events from May to November including visits by Mr Knox, Mr Harlan and Senator Bailey. They support road improvements from Broadbent to Coos Bay, a flower show, a school reception, and a Coast Highway Association effort. The year closes with a banquet at Schroeder hall and field notes on timber sales and mill outputs.
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Knox
E. G Harlan
State Chamber of Commerce
Coos County
Sid George
Salem
Britton
Flower Club
Poling
Oregon State College
Senator Bailey
Cooper
Oder
Fair Board
Joe Larsen
Chamber of Commerce
Union High School
Union High District
W C Hawley
Hawley
Gamwell
Milne
Powers
Owers
Broadbent
Coos Bay
Schroeder
Marshfield
Coast Highway Association
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de Coquille
Ole Iverson
J. L. Creaby
Woman's Club At
Lakeside
Dennis, Monson and
Clinton
Jack Cartner
Coquille
Pete Jacobson
Myrtle Point Highway
Congressman Vinchey
Denmark
Evan Donaldson
Lions Clubs
Lions Club of
Coquills
Jack Yerris
The
Lions International
Marcello Robers
Mule Creek
Warren, Broners
Southern Pacific
Pigeon Point
Gene Mecum
Drung
J T Brand
Myrtle Creek
George D Weaver
Leo Carey
Cool Cedar Company
Lampa Mountain
Henry Hess
Court House
Kiwanis Club
KOAC
Corvallis
Coos
Coos Bay Harbor
Uncle Sam
George Sutton
George Smith
Hal Bextor
Willis McCoy
King’s Pac
Guy Robinson
Robinson
Wm. Radick
Chaney Road
En Bey
Lle Sentinel
Grover Gautier
Gauthier
Seeeter
John Core
J. J. Burns
Sartenton
Gane
Frank Morgan
W. E. Bean
Gold Beach
Lyman Carrier
Fairview Road
Everettckman
Ryckman
Roneburg High School
Theseburg
Matt
Burton Klockars
Post Office Department
Mountain States Power Co
Carl Miller
Patricks Creek
Crescent Cup
Miller
Barrington
Kimball Creek
Turner
Alf Bagnell
C .S. Wimner
Carry County
Northnd
L. J Simpson
Bank of Oregon
Wedderam
Dresden
China
Trieste
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Dolomites
Innsbruck
Bridge Orange
Price
Eiral
Sunnda BC Muta
Devs
Clarke
A. O Hooton
Rock
Harold E. James
Veterans’ Hospital
Hooton
James Morrison
Muray
Shields
Bridge
United States
Temperance Legion
Loyal Temperance Legion
Lou Hooton
Genevieve
Robert
George Beatty
County School News
Carolina
LEE News
Presbyterian Church
E . Ostrander
Pastor
Mem
Eneeeers
Eeseerwess
Treasury
Chamber
National Thrift Week
Mountain States
W.A. Wellman
Notary Public
EL Rey
HE. M. Kay
Coquille Valley Lumber Co
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