Myrtle Point Chamber elects Clinton for another year
About 40 members met at Hamm cafe for the annual Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce meeting. Jesse D. Clinton was re elected president after nominations closed. L. H. Pearce named vice president and Earl R. Cooley secretary. An executive committee vote tied. George Hampton won after a coin flip. Community Chest funding and separate dues discussed along with payroll industry goals and a tariff appeal from Oregon City.
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Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Hamm Cafe
Jesse D. Clinton
L. H. Pearce
Earl R. Cooley
Mr. Pearce
Taylor Dement
Brewster Valley
Jesse
Wallace B. Dement
Clinton
Henry A Schroeder
Elmer Russell
E. C Roberts
Geo. Hampton
Wallace Dement
Geo. Hamilton
Sumerlin
Arago
Hampton
Wm. E. Coleman
Community Chest
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
John Lane
Clarke Fensler
Fensler
Myrtle Point
Henry Schroeder
E A Britton
Roseburg
Grant Carrick
Chamber of Commerce At
Oregon City
Industrial Committee
Man Suffered Injuries In Auto Mishap On Spruce Street
Lee Ray sustained multiple injuries Monday evening after a truck he rode in rolled downhill near Spruce Street. He was dragged under the vehicle after it lurched and ended up against a tele graph pole. Ray was taken to Mast Wilson hospital. several ribs, a swollen neck, and extensive bruising were reported. Rev Omer Idee is in Willamette Valley on university field work.
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Lee Ray
Mast & Wilson Hospital
Otha Ray
Mr. Ray
Omer Idee
Methodist Church
Willamatta Valley
Willamette University
Milem
Car Stolen Last Night Left Stalled On Road
A Buick last driven months ago by Tike Cook vanished then reappeared along the Myrtle Point Coquille highway south of the North Fork bridge. The vehicle bore a 1929 license plate taken from Roland Weekly’s car and was abandoned after being mired. Local officers suspect local talent or ride-alongs aided the theft.
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Tike Cook
North Fork Bridge
Myrtle Point-Coquille Highway
Roland Weekly
Herald
Sto
Myrtle Point
Milk Regulation Bill Heads Salem Legislature
A bill before the Salem legislature seeks to regulate how milk is handled for Portland and could alter dairy practices statewide. Prepared by J Dz Mickle, the food and dairy commissioner, it aims for uniform health standards, while opponents argue Portland milk may need specific rules separate from smaller cities and factories.
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Salem
Portland
J Dz Mickle
Food and Dairy Commissioner
County and City Finances Show 1927 Balance
Balance account shows payments to the County Chamber of Commerce and City Library plus miscellaneous items totaling 61629.86 with outstanding bill noted for 1927. The undersigned Earl R. Costey, Secretary-Treasurer, reports receivables 920.00.
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County Chamber of Commerce
Cote
Curry County, Fair
City Library i
State Chamber of Commerce
City of Myrtle Point
Wrens
Earl R. Costey
Night Robberies Hit Myrtle Point Businesses
Thieves struck the Auto Park garage, City Meat Market, Myers cigar store, and the Tike Crook service station Saturday night. About $0 was taken from Auto Park. ten dollars from the Coor service station till. Similar break in occurred Wednesday. Myers store door damaged but no entry. Police suspect amateur youths as responsible.
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Myrtle Point
Auto Park
City Meat Market
Myers’ Cigar Store
Tike Crook
Mysa
Coor
Church Plan Canceled After Ministerial Association Meeting
At the last meeting of the Coon County Ministerial Association the plan to exchange pulpits with no congregation knowing the morning speaker was announced but canceled this week. Marshfield churches hold special services, so pastors felt they could not attend.
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Coon County
Pete
Marshfield
Southern Pacific buys Oregon stage lines in deal
The rumor of Coast Auto stages being acquired by Southern Pacific becomes fact as officials at Portland confirm the purchase. A new time card for the railroad appears in the Herald, signaling a broader plan to absorb all Oregon truck lines and bring transportation under SP control.
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Coast Auto
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Portland
Herald
Oregon
Transportaation
Southern Pacific
Dinners Stolen Near Myrtle in Daylight Heist
Three men on a highway job near Myrtle attempted lunch at Wanem cafe today but misplaced their meals. They left their buckets and lunch pails while working and returned to find all meals missing by the time they looked.
Odd Fellows Install At Regular Lodge Meeting
The I. O. O. F. lodge installed at their regular meeting Wednesday night. Noble Grand W. A. McNair titled to lead for 1920 with W. C. Stevens as Vice Grand and Geo. F. Hughes as Secretary. IB. A. Dodge serves as Treasurer. George F. Hughes district deputy grand master performed the installing.
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W. A. McNair
W. C. Stevens
Geo. F. Hughes
IB. A. Dodge
George F. Hughes
Myrtle Point Band Plans Concert Series Across Communities
The Myrtle Point band announces a concert series with net proceeds shared with local civic groups. The first event will be in Arago next Tuesday evening to benefit the school, which will use its share for athletic equipment. Tickets cost 25 and 50 cents. additional dates in Broadbent, Gravelford, Powers, and Bridge will follow.
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Ayrtle Point
Myrtle Point
Arago
Sythool
Myrtle Polar Band
Myrtle Polar
Broadbent
Gravelford
Powers
Bridge
Dinner at Schmidt Home Honors German Guest
A Sunday dinner and supper party at Mr and Mrs Martin Schmidt’s Norway home honored Mr and Mrs Chris Petersen of Germany. Attending were Ed and family of Coquille Henry Detlesen and family Herman Detlefsen and family Tom Detlefsen E L Clausen and family of Broadbent Herman Tedsen and daughter and the guests of honor Mr and Mrs Chris Petersen.
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Martin Schmidt
Norway
Chris Petersen
Germany
Ed Detlefsen
Coquille
Henry Detlefsen
Herman Detlefsen
Tom Detlefsen
E. L. Clausen
Broadbent
Herman Tedsen
Honor Gests
Chris Peterson
Auxiliary officers named for the American Legion unit
The American Legion Auxiliary held regular session and installed officers for the ensuing year. Leta Arnold was named president, Barbara Fensler first vice president, Grace Burtis secretary, Hilda Hargelt treasurer, Gladyavans historian, Winnie Wilson chaplain, with Lulu Jarvis as installing officer. The next meeting is February 18.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Leta Arnold
Barbara Fensler
Grace Burtis
Hilda Hargelt
Treasury
Gladyavans
Winnie Wilson
Lulu Jarvis
Myrtle Point Considers Lighting Upgrade Budget Split
A joint Lions club and chamber of commerce committee urges Myrtle Point to adopt Mountain States Power Co lighting to boost Spruce Street brightness and residential areas. The plan costs $36 more per month, with $86 extra for the city, but council debates budget limits and water needs before sending the issue to the finance committee and city auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Lions’ Cub
Chamber of Commerce
L. H Pearce
Chas. Harlocker
Lions’ Club
Jesse Clinton
Herald
Mountain States Power Company
Spruce Street
K. H. Hansen
Eugene youth arrested after string of auto thefts across states
Rebert Hinkson, a Eugene youth, stole several automobiles and was pursued by officers across Oregon counties. He was captured in Merced, California, while allegedly attempting to escape in a car stolen at Bakersfield. He claimed to have traveled from Crescent City to San Francisco, then to Gold Beach and Los Angeles before his arrest on the San Joaquin highway near Merced.
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Rebert Hinkson
Eugene
Oregon
Merced
California
Bakersfield
Hinkson
Redwood Highway
Crescent City
San Francisco
Gold Beach
Los Angeles
Stockton
Fresno
San Joaquin
Church adds social hall and rooms. debt remains
The Presbyterian church building committee met Monday evening to finalize summer improvements. An addition doubling floor space created a social hall and Sunday school rooms with a new kitchen, while remodeling the auditorium and installing a new heating plant. The church's total debt stands at $7250. Committee included Mrs. George R B Dickinson chair, Sam Johnston vice president, W W Williams secretary, with Mrs. Anna Guerin and Henry A Schroeder.
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Presbyterian Church
Church Society
George RB. Dickinson
Sam Johnston
W W. Williams
Anna Guerin
Henry A. Schroeder
Night Dairy School At Ford Interesting
The night dairy school opened in the Gravel Ford community hall by Earl R. Cooley draws area dairymen. The first meeting had 16 ranchers, with ongoing interest. This week the topic was Diseases of Dairy Cattle, and next Wednesday will cover Control of Contagious Abortion. E L Clausen of Broadbent serves on the circuit court jury this term and notes he milks only two cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl R. Cooley
Smith-Hughes
Myrtle Point Union High School
Gravel Ford
Cooley
E L Clausen
Broadbent
Mr Clausen
Myrtle Point Council Acts On Cemetery and Dogs Ordinance
The council considered surveying Myrtle Point cemetery grounds for fencing and permanent posts. An emergency ordinance regulating dogs in Myrtle Point was adopted, outlining impounded dog disposition. A local liquor offender’s city fine was remitted by the council after court jurisdiction issues. Mr Kelley, ill with bronchial complaints, left the hospital and joined his family. The meeting was attended by mayor, recorder, attorney, marshal, and most council members except Sam Breser.
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Myrtle Point
Kelley
Seeond Street
Sam Breser
Local Becketbell Fans See High School Showdown Friday
Local basketball fans will see one of the season’s best games Friday night as the high school squad hosts Marshfield High in a county title chase clash. Warm up begins at 8 o’clock with tickets 26 and 60 cents as Héetlinger Robertson of North Bend referees.
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Acheol
Téquas If
Gaase
Writley
Bandon
Bandes
AF i
Set
Sion Bawdon
Myrtle Point
Deaker
Héetlinger Robertson
North Bend
Myrtle Point Woman's Club Notes Community Service
The Myrtle Point Woman's club, led by president Mrs. C. Barker, planted a tree and funded ten English laurels for Junior high grounds. The watch tower committee sends cheerful notes to townspeople in sickness or sorrow, and the club enjoyed playing Man ta Clare, ensuring no boy lacked care.
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Woman's Club
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Portland
Watch Tower
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Financial Report
E. R. Cooley
Prom
Les
Merrow
Imyrtle Point Band
Corneil
Counciman
A A. Schriefer
Schriefer
RD. Kring
K H Hansen
California City
Robert Hinkson
Me and
Molen
Ford
Mars
Wim Witners
Coos River
Atele
Srey Leet
Myrtie Point
Lee Soseneiescannecniy
Myticarspemcerendias
Witegetiogine
Emia
Cees River
Wieners
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