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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1928

Page

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Whitaker Dies Suddenly In Marshfield Hospital

J S Whitaker prominent in Coos county logging dies from complications after a broken leg. Funeral plans delayed awaiting word from daughter Helen in China. Survived by widow Belle, son James Eugene in Portland, and a Presbyterian missionary daughter. Burial arrangements to be handled by Schroeder funeral home with Rev Chase Hulet to officiate.

Myrtle Point J 8 Whitaker Wesly Marshfield Mr. Whitaker Mrs. Whitaker W E Lewellen Norway Lewellen Coquile James Lewellen Henry A Schroeder Schroeder James E Portland Yeater- Day China Chase Hiulet Presbyterian Church of Whitaker J. OC. Templeton James Silverthorn Whitaker Spencer County Indiana Belle Marckhart Chnsaney Indiana Western Lumber Manufacturing Jameen Eugene Tne Hospital Portland Helen Eleenor Shanghai Eastern Star

Mrs Mark Young obituary from Coos county aged 60s

Loretta A Waterman born January 18 1865 in Webster county Iowa married Mark M Young June 7 1896 in Dora Oregon. The couple lived in Coon county then Seattle before returning to Coos county where Mrs Young died at her home while caring for her ailing husband. She was a Presbyterian and member of the Coquille chapter.

Mark Young Frank Young Young Arago Mrs. Young Loretta A. Waterman Webster County Iowa Dora Oregon Mark M. Young Coon County Seattle Washington Alove

Elk With Horns Roaming Pleasant Valley Area

Two bull elk sighted near Myrtle Point in Pleasant Valley for two years have grown horns and appeared frequently again recently. They were seen on the North Fork near Myrtle Point about a year ago, then vanished for months before reappearing near Arago with dairy herds.

Pleasant Valley Myrtle Point North Fork Arago

New Chevrolets Sold by SouthWestern Motor Co

The SouthWestern Motor Co reports sales of Chevrolets to A Landeau to Mr Holtz at Powers coach to E A Dodge coach to A Christensen coach to R Redell roadster to Bid Ingram sedan to Fred LaBranche.

SouthWestern Motor Co Landeau Mr Holtz Powers E A. Dodge A Christensen R. Redell Ingram Fred LaBranche

Roadwork Starts on Cooper Bridge to Lusk Bridge Link

Construction began on the new Cooper Bridge Road segment spanning the North Fork between the Cooper and Lusk bridges on the east bank. The project aims to improve crossing access along the river corridor.

Cooper and Lusk North Fork

Myrtle Point Chautauqua Fans Pack Front Row Seats

Mr and Mrs Swan long time Chautauqua supporters in Myrtle Point travel to every season. They pitch a tent in the auto park and attend each program. E C Barker reserves two seats for the couple, ensuring their usual front row locations even when late arrivals reduce available seating.

Myrtle Point Mrs. Swan Arago McKinley Nora

Port Orford Plans Exhibit Booth at Myrtle Point Fair

Curry County will provide financial support to the Coos and Curry county fair with Port Orford featuring a community booth in Myrtle Point in September 1922. Myrtle Point leaders attended a Port Orford meeting after a plentiful community feed, arranged by Port Orford chamber of commerce, to discuss the fair's setup.

Curry County Coos Port Orford Myrtle Point County Fair Board Port

Marshfield Baseball Accused of Flat Bats in Sunday Game

An allegation circulated in Myrtle Point claimed Marshfield used flat bats in the Sunday game, with reports noting a chipped bat on one end but Myrtle Point dismissing it as inconsequential. The tale linked the flat bats to a lopsided 18 to 2 Marshfield win.

Marshfield Ren Sous Myrtle Point Chautauqua Evry

Obituary for Local Resident from Dora Chapel Service

Eastern Star services were held today at two o'clock in Dora chapel for a well known neighbor. Rev C C Hulet led the service with help from the Eastern Star chapters of Coquille and Bandon. Interment followed at Dora. Survived by husband three stepsons Ruth Kelly former daughter who died April 1 and four grandchildren and a son in law Kits Kelty from Myrtle Point Olympia and North Bend respectively.

Dora Chapel C. C. Hulet Eastern Star Coquille Bandon Dora Frank Myrtle Point Lloyd Olympia Fred North Bend Ruth Kelly

Baby Clinic urged for preschoolers before school start

Mothers of children of preschool age are urged to bring their kids to a baby clinic next Thursday July 19. The event aims to detect and correct any defects so children are ready to start school in the fall.

Woman's Club Meeting Reports From State Convention

Members and friends are reminded of the next Monday afternoon meeting at City Hall. Delegates Mrs Elmer Russell and Mrs Clarence Schroeder will present reports from the state convention held in Klamath Park.

The Woman’s Club City Hall Elmer Russell Clarence Schroeder Klamath Parle

Local harness shop closes after partner’s death

Mr Long who opened a harness shop and bicycle repair in the Adams building corner Fifth and Maple street a few weeks ago closed the place Saturday and moved back to Roseburg due to the death of his partner there.

Mr Long Adams Building Fifth and Maple Street Roseburg

Woman's Protective Association forms countywide group

The Woman's Protective Association met at the Methodist church in Myrtle Point with strong countywide interest. The group, still in its infancy, aims to foster law and justice and plans to enlist towns across Coos County to form the Woman's Protective Association of Coos County.

Woman's Protective Association Methodist Myrtle Woman's Protective Aseim Coos County

Taxes on Timber to Be Probed in Oregon

Professor Feed R Fairchief of Yale and eight assistants arrive in Oregon July 14 to begin an investigation under the Clarke McNary reforestation act. The two year northwest study aims to data on timber land taxation and may yield a general state reforestation tax plan.

Salem Feed R Fairchief Yale Oregon Clarke McNary Northwest Fairchild Portland Bairchaird Unis Pacific Northwest Federa Forest Service State Department of Forestry Bort and Welle Tthe

Myrtle Point Chautauqua praised as best yet

A Myrtle Point Chautauqua finishes with strong attendance and praise for balanced programs. Helen Ramsey led the drive to reduce costs from 1600 to 1400, seeking five guarantors to preserve next year's event. The writer urges local business leaders to become guarantors to sustain the popular, wholesome performances and community engagement.

Myrth Point Helen Ramsey Miss Ramsay

Sixes Prospect Rich in Gold and Silver

Frank Davis and Harry Cook report assayer returns from ore at a Sixes River prospect in Curry County. The project spans three claims with a 14 inch ledge at 40 feet, a tunnel depth of 35 feet, and 800 feet of treed ledge. plans include ten additional claims and winter work.

Frank Davis Harry Cook Sixes River Curry County

Road work advances on Myville corridor project

Road construction along the Myville corridor shows good progress toward widening the route to Calvert. The section from Myville Point toward the western approach gains capacity to handle peak water flow periods, easing feeding periods and improving highway reliability.

Myvile Bolat Valesd Calvert Myvile Point

Grange Meeting Set for Next Tuesday at Gravel Ford

Myrtle Grange announces its next meeting for next Tuesday evening at Gravel Ford. The Home Zoonemics committee will lead the program, and all members are urged to be present.

Myrtle Grange Gravel Ford

Lecturer warns on crime and youth in America

Frank C. Travers of Des Moines Iowa spoke at the Myrtle Point Chautauqua, arguing crime costs exceed all school, hospital, and church funding and noting high youth participation in crime. He urged swift punishment, praised Boy Scouts, and urged adults to guide boys toward honesty and usefulness.

America England Ireland Scotland Wales Europe Frank C. Travers Des Melee Towa Myrtle Point Chautauqua Travers Traver B. J Boy Scouts Mr Travers Ben Travers H

Bus service to connect Roseburg to coast cities starts July

The Herald reports a new district bus and motor coach schedule beginning July 20 linking Roseburg, Marshfield, Powers, and Myrtle Point with Beerville and Grants Pass. It aims to improve freight and passenger movements to Portland and Columbia River points via Coos Bay and the Southern Pacific network.

Her Inet Isene the Herald Bua Roseburg Marshfield Powers Bee Marshfeld Receberg Myrtle Peint Beerbury Fternesa Myrtle Point Southern Pacific Grants Pass Crescent City Rudwood Highway Eureka Herald Coos Bay Portland Columbia River

Wade Family Reunion in Marshfield After 16 Years

The Wade family held a reunion in Marshfield yesterday, their first in 16 years, with members from Portland Myrtle Point and Santa Cruz California. Attendees included Arthur Wade and family, A W Bigelow and family, Raymond Fisher and family, T R Falconer and family, Ruth Wade Kenneth Wade and Donald Wade. The gathering featured a family dinner in the afternoon. The Wade clan has lived in Oregon 21 years largely in Marshfield, with some years in Myrtle Point. The Bigelow and Falconer families traveled from Myrtle Point and Portland respectively. Fisher family returns to Santa Cruz Wednesday.

Marshfield Wade Portland Myrtle Point Santa Cruz Calif Arthur Wade A. W. Bigelow Raymond Fisher T. R. Falconer Ruth Wade Kenneth Wade Donald Wade Oregon Marshfiel Bigelow

Taffy Pull Brings Town Youth to M E Church Party

Town youth and community members are invited to a candy pull party in the basement of the M E Church. The event aims to foster neighborly cheer and provide a wholesome social gathering for attendees.

M. E Ee Ee ‘Thia

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Jas. Whitaker Bea Land and Daughter Mr Whitaker Hfe Iags Mrs Cooper Bridge Road Im City Hall Rad Hoga Lindbergh Will and Windom Ier Chautauque God Mento Cara SIXES Aicom Plank Petuia Mister Doff Roseburg, Powers Coos Bay Terminals Betleg Preight Service Taffy
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