Myrtle Point Man Drowns In Ten Mile Lake
Shirley Hickam of Myrtle Point drowned when his boat capsized on Ten Mile Lake near Coquille. Clovis Church, also from Myrtle Point, swam and was saved after going under twice. Hickam’s body was found by Henry Wiebke and brought to Coquille for burial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovis Church
Hickam
Coquille
Lakeside, Obe
Shirley Hickam
Myrtle Point
Ten Mile Lake
Henry Wiebke
Keizer
Rocky Point
Church
Charen
Farr & Elwood
Myrtle Point Juniors Win Opener In League Play
Myrtle Point junior baseball team of the Coos County Junior Baseball League defeated Broadbent 20 to 16 in Sunday action. Ike Miller pitched for Myrtle Point as spectators noted the team shows promise to develop into a strong squad as the season progresses.
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Myrtle Point
Junor
Cooa County
Broadbent
Coquille
Bandon
Marshfield
Ike Miller
Scouts in Frisco report arrival and coast trip
The Boy Scouts who left Friday for a ten day trip to San Francisco arrived Saturday afternoon near two o'clock. They are in camp grounds near the Presidio with four cabins and report a wonderful coast voyage. Mayor Chas Harlocker and family left for a three week vacation on a trip down the Columbia River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sen Francisco
Suny
Presidio
Chas. Harlocker
Harlocker
Ann
Log Boom Built in Coquille at Arago
In Coquille Arago area, June 1, a log boom is under construction amid local social happenings. Miss Ruth Woodward, Miss Rachael Woodward, and Dona Currie depart for a northern trip with partial plans to visit Chilliwack, Canada. Nearby notices include visits from Ashland residents and California travelers, a river incident where Marvin Moore fell from the log boom but swam to safety, and several local gatherings along the coast and river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Araqh
Ore
Ruth
Rachael Woodward
Dona Currie
Miss Cuerto
Chilliwack
Canada
Mra
Frank Burbank
Wilie Kerr
Ashland
James Richmond
Laverne
Coquille
C E Schroeder
Mra Cup
Los Angeles
California
Turner
Mra MacDonald
Cougars Kill Goats Reported Near Powers Ranch
E A Huebner reported two cougars killed in the mining district, with Chas Kruse and Cougar Jones each taking one on Mr Butler and Brag Ridge. He noted the powers ranch on Salmon River plagued by steady cougar activity as varmints abound, depleting the deer in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E A Huebner
Chas Kruse
Mr Butler
Cougar Jones
Brag Ridge
Powers Ranch
Salmon River
Mr. Huebner
Plumbing Contract Let At Lester Cement Case Site
The Myrtle Point Plumbing shop has the contract for installing the plumbing in the new Lester Cement case near Broadbent. Mr. Pahl is busy at the work now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Lester
Broadbent
Pahl
Camp Cabins at Bridge Camp Plans Revealed
Fragmentary text describes plans for camp cabins at a bridge site, aiming to provide building facilities and conveniences. Paaleen is mentioned with hopes of dating, while references to interview station and cleanliness appear, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paaleen
Terview
Fialson
Chautauqua Ticket Sellers Meet and Lodge Gathering
Ticket sellers for Chautauqua are urged to meet at Barker jewelry store at 7 30 Friday evening to hear results and organize. The KP lodge convenes with visitors from county lodges. Elbert Schroeder to receive third degree, Magi club of Marshold to present. The evening closes with a large strawberry feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker Jewelry
Elbert Schroeder
Magi Club
Marshold
Powers School Graduation and Eighth Grade Exams
The eighth grade at Powers School will hold June examinations after a two week closure due to illness. Graduation for the grade will occur in the gym Saturday June 6 at 8 p.m with Martha Mulkey delivering the address. The same closure affected New Lake School with students getting out later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers School
Martha Mulkey
Powers
New Lake
Willl
Bath
Trucks Delivered to Morrison Camp on Myrtle Creek
Ben Mathews and Sand Weekly returned Sunday from Pereston California with two assembled trucks. They loaded the cars onto one truck and prepared with Henry Hermann to have boxes and chains ready. The trucks were put to work at Morrison camp on Myrtle Creek on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Mathews
Sand
P Ereston
California
Henry Hermann
Morrison Camp
Myrtle Creek
Bridge Girl Joasie Nichola Nichols Dies in Salem Sanatorium
Mrs. Harvey Smith of Roe Creek near Bridge reports the death of her daughter Joasie Nichola Nichols at a Salem sanatorium. The text notes she was taken there last week after illness lasting some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Smith
Roe Creek
Bridge
Joasie Nichola
Salem
Miss Nichols
Patna
Coos County Graduates Largest Class at Ashland Normal
Coos county will graduate 26 students from Ashland Normal School this year. Honor students include Verna Moomaw of Myrtle Point and Lucille Rasmussen of Bandon. Special honors go to Verna Moomaw for highest grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County Club
Mru
Jacob Moomaw
Ashland Ore
Coos County
Ashland Normal School
Myrtle Point
Crews
Graydon Crews
Winifred W Ray
Vera - Moomaw Marshfield
Virginia Ansus
Allison Clausen
Dongrella Neil
Richard Net
Deris Nelson
Orla M Sanford Blave
Terry Oqulle
Tester Wilson
Jean Monty Pierce Bandon Velmaaroutte
Jeasie Lancaater
Elfreda Randleman
Lucelle Rasamusaen
Arage
Frank Burbank
Arma Burbank
Qopal Ruobinon
Claire P Keltner
Ruth McBain
Shaw Powers
Mildred N Payne
Joek LaClair
Verla
Wilson
Sumner
Ashland Normal
Verna Moomaw
Lucille Rasmunsen
Bandon
Vera Moomaw
City Council Plans Water Meter Pilot and Plant Repairs
City council votes to install a meter at Councilman Kring’s home to collect data for a new water rate plan. Building repairs for the chlorine plant are approved, bids called for materials, and discussions consider protecting the reservoir with nearby land. Several bills from city officials and workers are approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Kring
Mrring
Water Committee
City Recorder
L. H Pearce
C. E. Huling
Porthenn
Third Street
Pearce
Hulin
Haglocker
Reserved Seats For Chautauqua At Auto Park Garage
Reserved seats for Chautauqua at Auto Park Garage will go on sale at fifty cents for the five days. Reservations may be made at the E C Barker jewelry store through Friday of this week. Geo F Hughes and the Ind Accident Com are involved in the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Park Garage
Labor
Chautauonn
Auto Park
Ndse
Geo. F Hughes
E C Barker
Soldiers' Home bid spreads from Roseburg to Eugene
Harris Elsworth editor of the burg News Review and Mr Harding secretary of the Roseburg Chamber of Commerce toured Myrtle Point and Coos county towns to drum up support for establishing a soldiers home in an Oregon town. Roseburg originated the idea but Eugene is pressing for honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Elsworth
Burg News-Review
Harding
Roseburg
Myers and Myers Sale Ahead of July 7 Event
The Myers and Myers firm announces a clearance sale timed with the Chautauqua season. Local ladies oppose the event but the shop plans to clear a large range of goods to make room for fall stock. Details appear elsewhere in the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers & Myers
Tolee
Teachers Examination at Coquille City Hall
Teacher examinations will be given at the city hall in Coquille from June 10 to 18. Only four persons have signified intent to take, with two of those taking only one or two subjects.
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Coquille
Hubners from Mines Report Progress on South Sixes Property
Mr and Mrs E A Hubner visited their mining property on South Sixes reporting improved outlook as development continues. They hosted a Bethlehem Steel and Iron Co representative in early May who found insufficient work done to interest the firm. he left instructions on ore exposure and plans to return late summer. The Huebners headed back to Heinsaline with a summer supply cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hubner
South Sixes
Huebner
Bethlehem Steel and Iron Co
Bethlehem
Five Year Old Travels Alone From Gaylord to San Francisco
Madeline Pomeroy five year old daughter of Mrs John Rider returned home from a three month voyage with an aunt in San Francisco. The child traveled by stage unaccompanied and was cared for by stage drivers Mr and Mrs Wm Lear and Mr and Mrs F D Medlock.
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Gaylord Ore
Madeline Pomeroy
John Rider
Vialt
San Francisco
Wm Lear
F D Medlock
Empie
Carl Hainey
Car Wreck Near Cribbins Lane Involves Bruce Murray
Bridge Oregon June reports a two car collision near Cribbins Lane when Bruce Murray swerved to avoid another vehicle. His car totaled at the base and wheels. Wilda escaped unharmed while Burke suffered a torn leg. They were aided by Bruce’s quick hold on Wilda as Burke was hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Clarke
Junction Cit
Myrtle Beckett
Frank Culver Solo
George Sanders
Lynn Orilee Culver
Sandera
India
Mra Culver
Jonella Curtias
Jon Hooton
Maude Hooton
Wm Barnett
Bruce Murray
Cribbina
Wilda
Burke
Mast
Charlies Mack
Little
Mra Mack
Peter Axe
Myrtle Point
England
Vena Mae
Doris
Floyd
Corvallis
Christian Endeavor
Grove
Hooton
Haven
Leonard Watson
Lou Hooton
Leonard
Oregon Seventh In Per Capita Wealth
Oregon ranks seventh in per capita wealth with a figure near 084 dollars per person. Details come from statistics received by State Treasurer Rufus C. Holman, listing national wealth around 7 dollars per person and Nevada as the top state at 18 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
United Presa Assn
Salem, Obe
United States
Rufus C. Holman
Evada
Miszizai
Ornia
Five Day Chautauqua Opens With Entertaining Play
Five day Chautauqua week begins with the play The Big Push and a prologue featuring John E Aubrey noted lecturer and educator with Rotary clubs and other organizations. Jean MacDonald Marie Dressler will entertain, Kibitzer staged Thursday, DeWillo Concert Company performs, Morris Anderson speaks on Gold Bricks and Hit That In. Local juniors plan closing demonstrations to conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan E. Aubrey
Cove
Oregon
Jehn Aubrey
Chamber of Commerce
John E. Aubrey
Academy of Letters and ‘Sciences
Naples
Taly
Aubrey
Bod- Sen
United Rotary Clubs
Lioma Clubs
Colle
Kibitzer
Develo
Ros.2
Rosie
DeWillo
DeWille
Terastelli
Cincinnati Conservatory
Hannibal
Morris Anderson
Mark Twain
Missouri
DeVille Concert Company
Franey
Dane Meek
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Ghirley Hickam
Fishtrap
Arago
Aragon High School
Emily Schroeder
Kent
Mr. Hickam
Myrtle Fosat
John Bellon
Belloni
Mra Hickam
Clarence Schroeder
Farr
Flwood
Thurman
Elda
Jerry Ostrander
Priscilla
June
Mel Hickam
Prensa
Frisco
Urind
Greentrey Stable Horsey
Drackhey
Hurtalager
Hal Baxter
Marvin Shaw
Wife
Marvin Moore
H A Flaskey
Richard
North Bend
William Knabe
G I. Flaming
Clarence Schreder
Umpqua
G F Vetter
C C. Robison
K. P
RRE
Coos
Big Pond
Bert Pearson
Wallace B. Dement
Mabel Barklow
A Dodge
W H. Jones
Joe Maat
Z. F Young
L. Vinton
Howard
Cooper
Lucy Barker
E Gault
Mt States Power
City Hall
Bonds
Intercat
Otto Prey
Fire Department
Gran Herald
Lyman Rackleff
Sam Martin
Hooker Electro-chemical Co
Mdre
Mt States Power Co
Nuling
Lundy & Sons
City Transfer
H Pearce
Myer & Mywrs Sale
Wiebert A Patterson
Medical Corp
Army
Hoover
Gen- 4
Intierneg
Overseas Service
Gaylord
Jeff Gibbs
Brace Murray
Murray
Nevada
John Aubrey
America
Hanniba
Ginn Paige
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