Mastodon Remains Found Near Here Recalled in 1694 Discovery
The article recalls an earlier mastodon find near Gravel ford in 1694 by members of the Harrison family. A tusker section about 50 feet long and heavy bones were described, with specimens weighing around 63 pounds and later studies suggesting a tropical habitat. Nearby locals Ben Harrison and Rob Marinom are noted as residents of Myrtle Point.
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Gravelford
Moembura
Harrison
Bob Harrison
Weiter
Trus
Tatar
Coquille Alley
Diller
Coquille Valle
Tropae
Ren Harrison
Bob Harrie
Cooper Tredge
Jat
Ugh
Neaahbortyer
Harnere
Ben Harrison Tow
Tanld Wi
Rob Marinom
Myrtle Point
Arago Edges Coos River In Overtime Thriller
Arago defeated Coos River 19 18 in overtime after a tight contest. Griffin and L Collier starred for Arago while Brunell led Coos River. both teams foul traded and key players were sent off near the end of regulation as the game went to overtime.
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Araga
Mart
Chan
Jos River
Coos River
Clase
Local Property Trades In Myrtle Point
Through a Thursday closing by W A Wellman real estate Mrs Julii A Barkley trades Lane city land for Myrtle Point realty. John Ross Haynes sells a house and two lots near Myrtle Point to Mrs Barkley next to the Benfeed place. Haynes and his parents plan to move to Lane county four acres to raise hops, while Mrs Barkley will relocate to her new property after leaving Ash and Coquille occupancies.
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Wellman Real Estate
Barkley
Lane City
Myrtle Point Realty
John Ross Haynes
Mra
Myrtle Point
Dasingburg
Benfeed Place
Haynes
Lane County
Woman Hurt in Highway Return Crash at Junction City
Mrs Henry Schroeder suffered a broken arm when a horse door opened on a trip home from Junction City with her son Elbert. She was rushed to a Eugene hospital for fracture reduction and treatment for shock and bruises.
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Junction City
Elbert
Henry Schroeder
Eugene
Rebekahs Meet in Myrtle Point Lodge Session
The Rebekah lodge of Myrtle Point met in regular session Monday night. After routine business, members addressed dues. The program included singing of old time music and furnished items. Ji M Harker and Bob Harvie were noted.
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Rebekah Lodge
Myrtle Point
Ji M Harker
Bob Harvie
Brethren Church Presents Play Despite Odd Names
The Brethren Church plans a Saturday evening program at 7 30 featuring a community play. Cast members include Harley Maller Mie Cartwrintt Vers Khight Louse Verna Koight Mis Hotland Hethel Emery and others with supporting roles assigned by Fred Sarklow Ida Barklow and Miller in a locally organized event.
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Harley Maller
Toad Verna Koight
Hethel Emery
Veeie
Gulbert Yoogneuer
United Air Lines Aviator Killed Instantly At Eugene
Harold R Adams a renowned western aviator died when his United Air Lines tri motor crashed near Eugene Oregon after striking a field light and telephone wires during takeoff from the Eugene flying field. Co pilot stewardess and another pilot were injured or killed. Adams died of a broken neck after escaping a burning wreck. An official inquiry was ordered by aeronautical inspectors.
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United Air Lines
Eugene
Adams
Myrtle Point
Portland
Fagens
Fuyene
Ornell Pederman
Vianeda
California
Atl
Kenneth Hou Oder
Herold Adams
G W Neel
Portland Aeronautical
Department of Commerce
D Cuddyback
Wfll
Kenneth Houseo.de
J.C Houseolder
Seburg
Harold R Adams
Charles Adams
Myrtlervint
Oregon
Washington
Roseburg
Hebi Airwava
Fugeoe
Me Iford
Seattle
Harald Richart
Joss
Effie
Ree
Harold
Conversations with Mrs Coolidge and President Coolidge
A reminiscence recounts visits to the White House and Mrs Coolidge. The narrator recalls touring the Beech residence, meeting Mr Hemmingway, and hearing stories of Mr Coolidge's calm, forward‑looking demeanor amid political frenzy. The piece highlights affection for the Coolidges and reflections on early 20th century public life.
Returns to Louisiana Ball Family Leaves Oregon for Alexandria
Mr and Mrs J F Ball with children Lurne and Junior depart Myrtle Point after a ten month stay in Oregon. The family moved for health reasons of their four year old daughter whose malaria and kidney issues prompted a climate change. They lived in Crayford and Eugene before arriving in Myrtle Point and Roseburg for a visit with Mrs Ball's relatives. The father will resume work at a service station on his father's plantation near Alexandria Louisiana.
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J F Ball
Lurne
Junior
Alexandria
Louisiana
Oregon
Balls
Crayford
J D Hayes
Eugene
Myrtle Point
Lawrence Mullen
Birl Jo Neal
South Lawn
Hayes
Tion
Roseburg
Ball
V.F.W. To Enjoy Tamale Supper
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Ladies Auxiliary plan a regular session in Schroeder Hall and will enjoy tamale pie and coffee after the usual business.
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Schroeder Hall
Woman's Club Meeting Set for January 30 at City Hall
The Woman's Club will hold its January session Monday January 30 at 2:30 PM in City Hall. Mrs Jennie Clarke and Mrs Grace LaFlamme lead a fine arts program with groups. North Bend visitor Mrs Vinnie Arrington presents the musical feature. Lucy Barker reads from The Cabin by Trails End by Sheba Hargraves. Mrs Turner MacDonald gives an illustrated talk. The high school dramatic club presents skits arranged by Miss Grace Tann.
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Mondsay
Jennie Clarke
Grace LaFlamme
North Bend
Vinnie Arrington
Lucy Barker
Cabin By
Trails End
Sheba Hargraves
Oregon
Turner MacDonald
Grace Tann
Myrtle Point Junior High Enters Riverton Tournament
The Myrtle Point junior high team will join Powers, Bandon, North Bend, Coquille, Bunker Hill in the ana' basketball tournament at Riverton on the 28th. Powers won the county championship with a 21 to 16 victory presented by a Marshfield concern.
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Myrtle Point
Riverton
Powers
Bandon
North Bend
Coquille
Bunker Hill
Dairy School Postponed By FluIllness
The night dairying class taught by W A Sawyer Smith Singhes at Myrtle Point union high school was postponed. It will open next Thursday at 8 pm at the Broadbent schoolhouse as the instructor recovers from flu and cannot resume duties until Wednesday.
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Sawyer Smith-Singhes
Myrtle Point Union High School
Broadbent
Sawyer
Around Town and The Nit Wit Mischief in Local Gossip
A rambling mock column lampoons county life with spoof notes about a missing goat, a disgruntled meat delivery, a staged blackout of a radio speech, and a correction on a radio expert’s nickname. The piece ends with garbled text reflecting the era’s playful slang.
Arago Brickyard To Open Soon
Mr and Mrs George Zinserling and their children from Eugene have moved into the Arago brickyard residence this week and expect to begin brick and tile production soon. The yard has been idle for seven years since B. So Tracy of Bandon last operated it.
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George Zinserling
Eugene
Arago Brickyard
Arago
Tracy
Bandon
Quilting Exhibit Showcases Civil War Era Pieces
The event features embroidery and crochet by Mrs. King Warner and Mrs. James Gamwell, with a Civil War era bedspread depicting The Slave Maid. Quilts from Massachusetts and Martha’s Vineyard styles are shown, including “Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party” sung, with talks by Mrs. Lay and others. Tea and refreshments were provided.
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Ravel
Minnesota
Salle
King Warner
Tee
Ray Hall
James Gamwell
Massachusetts
Local Couple Weds at Sound Art House
Miss Margaret Wilson and Irvin Whobrey wed Wednesday night with Rev Loulis Root officiating at 8 o clock. The couple reside in Radabaugh flats Alder between Third and Fourth in Myrtle Point. Attendants were John Whobrey Jr and Everett Barklow. The groom from Broadbent plans to work for P W Laird on the Clausen property the Cedar work awaits them in Broadbent.
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Sound Art House
Margaret Wilson
Irvin Whobrey
Loulis Root
West Myrtle Point
Radabaugh Flats
Alder
Third
Twourth
Myrtle Point
Green
John Whobrey Jr
Everett Barklow
Abe Neice
Ae Maite
Ceara Wilson
Seventh Street
John
Broadbent
Clausen
P. W. Laird
Marriage Licenses and Local Arrests in Coquille Area
Allen E. Martin of Coquille married Genevieve Miller of Port Orford January 19 by Rev G A Gray. Ovdin Marie Underland wed Bree Gustav Carlson January 21 by Rev Phillip D Hartman. Both couples from Marshfield. Clough Hayes North Bend arrested on larceny charge bail set at 600. Pat McGourty Jr jailed thirty days for outstanding fine. C G Caughell deputy tax dept ill with flu. Pete Culver also ill but returned to work.
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Allen E. Martin
Coquille
Genevieve Miller
Port Orford
G. A. Gray
Methodist
Ovdin Marie Underland
Bree Gustav Carlson
Phillip D. Hartman
Pioneer Methodist Church
Marshfield
Clough Hayes
North Bend
Hastile
Justice Dodge
Pat McGourty
G. Caughell
Pete Culver
Miner in Town Adolph L Foss Reports Mining Progress
Adolph L. Foss mining engineer in charge of the Rusty Butte property is visiting town to gather supplies and assess prospects. He expects to travel to Tacoma, Washington soon for important business tied to his mining venture and is pleased with the camp’s progress.
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Adolph L. Foss
Rusty Butte
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