Rivers Flood Block Roadways Along Coquille River Route
Coquille river rose to a high flood level since 1923 flooding roads north of Myrtle Point and the North Fork bridge. Traffic halted on State Route 42 with several sections submerged and one car almost fully inundated. Crews work to clear slides and restore one way traffic as river water recedes toward banks. The Myrtle Point High School closed. officials predict roads may reopen by Friday as floodwaters ease.
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Coquille River
Myrtie Point
North Fork Bridge
Myrti Point Coquille Highway
Bridge
Osiver
Sanford Allen
Myrtle Point
Imost
Thurman Lightning Paull
Tver
Twin Oaks
South Myrtle Moat
Walter
Powers
Lackey Place
Broadbent
Hoffman Treidges
Apul
Treacher
Hatey
Comtats Highway Commission
North Bank
Fairview Low
McKinley
Arego
le Aroge
China Cansp Bridge
Bermen
Paul Smpson
O Key
Tequille
Bandon
Coquille
Noath
Myrtle Pownt High School
Mendy
Marshfield Hosts City League Meeting Across Eight Cities
Marshfield hosted the Oregon League of Cities meeting Monday evening with about 40 leaders from eight cities including Myrtle Point North Bend Coquille Port Orford and Eastside. The group discussed city management topics such as gambling labor unemployment and street improvements and voted to pursue a small gasoline tax share for city needs. The next state gathering will be held in The Dalles.
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Harles Huggins
Marshfield
Oregon League of Cities
Myrtie Point
Roedaport
North Bend
Conquesic Band
Port Orford
Eastside
California
Washington
Myrtle Point
E C Barker
Wallace Dement
Bert Pearson
Ean Dodge
Dalles
Local Happenings and Social Notes From Marshfield
Local notes trace visits and travel from Marshfield including Mrs R H Lemon and Mrs Ann Montgomery of the Royal Neighbors visiting Monday. Mr and Mrs P W Laird left Germany March 5 and plan Chicago then Berkeley to visit relatives before returning by month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers Caliete
R H. Lemon
Ann Montgomery
The
Royal Neighbors
Marshfield
Powers
P W Laird
Germany
Chicago
Claude Adams
Berkeley
H. E Whitaker
Spokane
Recreation Meet At North Bayside Grange Hall
A social recreation meeting will be held at the North Bayside Grange hall next Wednesday March 23 at 8 pm Registration begins 730 Miss Izola Jensen OSU recreation specialist will lead the meeting Open to all who lead or participate in local recreation programs The program includes singing games dances marching and party activities The meeting may become a regular monthly event for Coos county groups seeking ongoing guidance.
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North Bayside Grange Hall
Pie Social and Dance at Sitkum School Play
Sitkum school offers the play May and June this Saturday night followed by a pie social and dance. Everyone is invited to attend and bring a pie. An enjoyable evening is promised for attendees.
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Sitkum School
Murderer At Large In 1881 At Myrtle Point
The 1881 Myrtle Point Fourth of July picnic ends in a cold blooded murder. Charles McCloskey dies after a pistol shot fired by David Higgins who escapes into dense woods and is never captured. The event casts a long chill over the community near Gravelford and ties to Rep J Wo McCloskey.
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Ous Bender
Myrtle Point
D Giles and Son
Binger Hermann
Charles McCloskey
David Higgins
Sol McCloskey
Gravelford
Higgins
Higgin
Rep J Wo McCloskey
Norway
Recreation expert to talk on games
Mass extension specialist Ina Terrertion will visit Con. County for an all day meeting on making game equipment for adults and children. The event at Green Dell Grange hall runs 10:30 to 3:30 on Wednesday March 23. Attendees should bring ruler pencil paper and heavy cardboard pieces plus a dish to share.
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Mass
Cola Jevaen
Ina Terrertion
Con
Green Dell Grange Hall
Coos County Improves in Traffic Accident Rates
Coos ranked fourth among Oregon Group II counties for last month improvements in accidents injuries and deaths. Through January 31 Coos reported 53 accidents 10 injuries and no deaths versus 35 accidents 9 injuries and no deaths the previous January.
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Coos
Oregon
Tillamook
Jackson
Lane
Linn
Hood River
Lincoln County
Coos County
Faculty Players In Comedy Hit
The Myrtle Point High School faculty staged a three act comedy Adam and Eva Friday night in the school auditorium to a full house. Proceeds fund various student activities. Directed by C L Church, he also played James King with a cast including Mia Corin thy R W Schaad Ferne Boyles Theo P Haberly Margaret Stevenson Grace M Linn and Edgar Rickard in key roles.
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Myrtle Point High School
Adam and Eva
C L Church
Guy Bolton
George Middleton
James King
Corinthia
Mia. R. W Schaad
Julia de Witt
Ferne Boyles
Clinton de Witt
Theo P Haberly
Eva King
Margaret Stevenson
Abby Rocker
Grace M. Linn
Dr Jack Delameter
R. W Schaad
Horace Pilgrim
Leland Linn
Adam Smith
Wm. Gurney
Lord Andrew Gorden
Edgar Rickard
County Realtors Farm Association Formed in Marshfield
Wm. Graham real estate commissioner of Oregon met with ten local dealers to organize the Coos County Real Estate Dealers Association. Officers elected include Elmer Russell president, B E C Roberts first VP, F R Bull second VP, Chris Rasmussen third VP, with a secretary-treasurer and a by-laws committee named. Next meeting date to be set by president Elmer Russell. Otha Ray and E C Roberts attended from Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Wm. Graham
Salem
Oregon
Coos County
Real Eectare Dealers Association
Elmer Russell
North Berd
Bec Roberts
Myrtle Point
F R. Bull
Coquille
Chris Rasmussen
Mandon
E C Roberts
Myrtle Volot
F R Bullahd 3
Barton
North Bend
End
Otha Ray
Donaugh to Address Lions Club in Floyd’s Cafe Meeting
US district attorney Carl C Donaugh, a Democratic Senate candidate, will speak at the Lions Club meeting at Floyd’s cafe tonight. He is touring the state while on leave from his official duties.
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Carl C Donaugh
Lions
Floyd's
Donaugh
Ofice
Property transfers and land deeds in Coos County settled
A series of land conveyances: Eastern Coos Deeds records transfers from T H and Hazel Benham to George E and Lillie A Stevenson in section 17 near Fairview. Eugene and Irma Stadden to C F and Nellie M Edwards for 160 acres in Bridge. Coos Bay Lumber Co to the United States covering multiple sections east of Powers. guardian Ellis Suer to Dale King for 200 and half interest in Myrtle Point area. various others including Powers to School District No 31, Brazier Gold Inc to east half of lot 17 near Johnson Creek, J E Paulsen to Oregon State Board of Forestry for an 18-foot right of way near Sitkum, and additional transfers around Myrtle Point, Powers, Sitkum and surrounding creeks.
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Eugene and
Irma Stadden
C. F
Nellie M Edwards
Bridge Coos Bay Lumber Company
United States
Wooden Rock Creek
Powers
Ellis Su’ Er
Nike Norton
Dale King
Myrtle Point
Edward Suttee
Arid
Albert H Powers
Wm. L McDonald
Powell
Johnson Creek
J E Paulsen
Oregon State Board of Forestry
Sitkum
Blanche
Bartley
Yoakam
Ben Hatfield
Sandy Creek
Laura B
Kfndale Agnes
R C Craven
Emma C
Chris Moller
L H Pearce
Theresa
Ellis Warne
Lila
Bruce Henry
Max Dement
Lillie K Dement
Lou
Lebnherr
Myrtle Point Seymon
Dillie Fosburg
H Cranson Fosburg
Koontz Creek
Catching Creek
J S. Wilson
Frank L
Millie Bell Thomas
Pioneer Honored On 83rd Birthday At A T Train Ranch
On Friday March 11 a group gathered at the A T Train ranch to honor Trait on his 83rd birthday. Friends and relatives presented four birthday cakes and refreshments were shared. Among those attending were Miss June Axe and many named locals. several distant relatives sent remembrances.
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AT Train Ranch
Trait
June Axe
Frank Gilbert
Archie Train
Shirley Marlene
Allan
Lyle Barker
Janet
Shirlene
Herbert Snyder
Wayne Maxon
Jack Sperry
Clyde Maxon
Belle Billings
Bessie Houser
Bessie Houser, Mra L. R. Renick
Virginia Renick
Mary Anne
James
David Cooper
Vivian Train
W H Taylor
Iva Maxon
A. T Train
Maxon
Fred Poppe
Portland
Roger LaFlamme
W. H. Taylor
L. R. Renick
Mitton Cooper
Vernon Sell
Greenville
Calif
Spring Ope At Marshfield Next Thursday
Miss Spring will be greeted by Marshfield and southwestern Oregon citizens during a March 24 downtown celebration. The event features street parades, music by the 249th Coast Artillery band and the Eagles lodge, auto entries, a huge treasure hut for window shopping, and open house receptions. A grand spring ball with Jack Winston's orchestra closes the evening.
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Miss Spring
Oregon
Marshfield
Bay City
249Th Coast Artillery Band
Eagies Lodge
Focal
O. Jack Winston's Orchestra
Directron
San Francisco
Emma E Kohler
McCloskey Seeks Return as Democratic Representative
Bertie McCloskey of Coos County files again for the 16th district seat on the Democratic ticket. A respected lawmaker, he chaired the Foods and Dairy committee while serving on Ways and Means and held seats on Revision of Laws Commerce and Navigation and Livestock committees.
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Joh
Bertie) McCloskey
Norway
Cons County
McCloskey
Commerce and Navigation
New Telephone Directory Numbers Issued By City
A list of new telephone numbers and changes for local subscribers following the appointment of a new director. Read the directory to note the updated numbers for establishments and residents including Albee's Service Station 88 Reid, Mollera Grocery 97 J, Myrtle Point Credit Bureau 43, Norway General Store 10 R 3, Robison Frank 12 R 11, Shull Olive 86 J, Stevens Roy 58 R, and Sturdivant Opal 8 J among others.
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Albee
Reid
Jacqueline
Bryant H H
Carver Harold
Olive
Stevens
Roy
R Sturdivant
Opal
City arrests five men on gambling charge
City police arrested T. E. Cackem Knigh Dick Arnold F. C. Bill Doorne Ed Jud Allen Harold Guptill and Felix Byrnes on a gambling charge. Court action was set for Friday with hearings scheduled for tomorrow.
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T. E
Cackem
Knigh Dick Arnold
F. C
Bill) Doorne
Jud) Allen
Harold Guptill
Felix Byrnes
Watll
MPHS Honor Roll List Announced for First Six Weeks
Myrtle Point High School released its honor roll for the first six weeks. Totals include 10 seniors 10 juniors 12 sophomores and 23 freshmen with a 2.0 average or better. Names listed by class include Helen Barklow Donald Breedrove Helen Daniels Helen Pearson and others.
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Myrtle Point High School
Helen Barklow
Donald Breedrove
Helen Daniels
Helen Pearson
Jen
Lyle Rodgers
Ellen Rustvold
Ardis Stewart
David Waterman
Dorothy Bender
Alice Belshaw
Howard Caudle
Gladys Graham
Marion Hufford
Ernestine Luthy
Glenni Olson
Grace Skill
Virginia Lake
Leonard Medlock
Elinor Ohman
Virginia Pearson
Yvonne Schrader
Joyce Schroeder
Walter Stewart
Lorna Prank Trigg
Louise Tripp
Dorothy Watson
Howard Hoffman
Coos County Women's Clubs Hold Tuesday Convention
The Coos County Federation of Women's Clubs meets at the Methodist church on Tuesday March 22 with three sessions. National president Mrs Sadie Orr Dunbar and state recreation leader Miss Izola Jensen will attend with greetings from Mayor EC Barker and federation president Mrs James V Danielson. Luncheon costs 50 cents and tea is planned in the afternoon for attending Myrtle Point women.
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Coos County
Legal Notices of Promissory Suit and Marital Actions
Filings include Frank Dungey vs Thomas F and Elizabeth Dungey for an $800 promissory note with $356 judgment, eight percent interest, and foreclosure on Nusler’s addition lots. Loretta vs Vernon Neet covers marriage and child, seeking $75 attorney fees. Christine G vs Clifford Shannnon for divorce. Harvey Counts vs Ann Wickham for auto accident damages with $5,000 general damages and wage losses. B J Houser vs Almon Ely for note collection, fees, and foreclosure. Violet Lucille vs Darley Bert McHenry and related custody and cruelty claims. Edna M Fetheroff vs S E Howell et al for equity. Alfred E vs Richard H Zwicker for cruel treatment and custody. Ernest Leroy vs unnamed for custody and support. Mary E vs O K for desertion and name restoration. City of Marshfield vs J B Royce et al to quiet title.
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Frank Dungey
Thomas F
Elizabeth Dungey
Nusler
Coquelle
Loretta
Vernon Neet
Myrtle Creek
Christine G
Clifford Shannon
Harvey M Counts
Ann Wickham
Empire
Aintiff
Gordon Gilfillan
J Houser
Almon G Ely
Powers
Violet Lucille
Darley Bert McHenry
Roseburg
Herbert Carl
Edna M Fetheroff
S E Howell
Violet Lucille MccHenry
Darley
Bert McHenry
Herbert Earl
Edna Mac Fetheroff
E. Howell
Alfred As
Richard H. Zwicker
Yreka
al? Ox
Ernest Leroy
Mary E
O. K
St Regia
Mont
Coquille
Tilly
Mook
Mary E. Kay
Local Happenings and Weekend Visitors Listed
Local notes report Patricia Metinate visiting grandmother Mrs A LaPilamme and several families hosting weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Lyle McCulloch at Charles Selshaw home. Items mention trips to Cottage Grove for Mrs Hazel Wicks illness, and a heart attack suffered by Thomas Guerin with slow recovery.
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Ee Patricia Metinate
Coles
A. LaPilamme
Vickers
Lyle McCulloch
Junior
Nick Biedove
Powers
Charles Selshaw
Cottage Grove
Harley Backlow
Ray Hunt
Hazel Wicks
Endeavors Hold April Christian Convention in Oregon City
The Christian Endeavor convention for Oregon will meet in Oregon City from April 28 to May 1. President Howard C Cole of Salem presides. Dr Luther E Stein of Glen Dale California is guest speaker addressing sessions Thurs Fri Sun with an afternoon parade to the rodeo grounds and a concluding open air sing.
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Christian Endeavor
Oregon
Oregon City
Howard C Cole
Salem
Luther E. Stein
First Presbyterian Church of
Glendale
Calif
Stein
Sg Statin
Opptead
Local Marriages Reported in Coos County Areas
A meandering telegraph of marriage notices lists couples from Coquille North Bend Marshfield and Willamette area. Licenses issued in Coos County and affairs conducted by Reverend Howard Graybeal and Reverend Winfield Smith at Methodist parsonages and local churches.
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Howard S. Martin
Coquille
Leta Baker
Marshfield
Reverea
Link County
Ralph Walker
Elva Adamson
Coosseunty
Howard Graybeal
Methodist
Leon Elton Thrush
Helena Benice Emmett
North Bend
Keith F Kribse
Santa Marta
Calif
Lodema C. Cross
Winfield Smith
W. BE
Dies “Teehee
Alex Maskey May Sena
Ware Ueeel
Wm. H. Metcalf
Marshfielt
Pearl Burum
Willamette
Errant Hesebe
Andrew Paul Sennciek
Gad Deanna
Brewer
Morth Bend
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Harty
Eos County
Wil
Arnage
Floyd Fowler
Violet Douglas
Douglas
Gus Metzgus
Fifth Street
NGQ
G & MecRay
Harriet McRay
Jean McArthur
San Jose
OSC
Emma Nye
Ohio
HM. Pearce
George
Spokane Wash
Saskatchewan
E Baker
P Pearson
E Dodge
League of Oregon
Miss D Ray
Fatrv Ow
Mra Nelle Ray
Roboert Belloni
U of O
Mere Adour
Ellison
Son Dick
Norn Bend
Harry B Christy
Erith Overton
Patricia of
Mra Lesko Dev
Menday
Mishae Ceatelg
Clifford Crests Gret
Jimmie
Sithum Vete Monde
R A Hawkins
Henry Rasstow
Spokan
Wash Rosstow
J B Meyers
Geesta
Mra Aloyd Barklow
Mr Aund
Leorge Royer
Mia Nelle Ray
Mra Grary Johnson
Charles Schroeder
Bandan
P W Culver
Roberts
Adda
Cady Johnson
Ray of
Handon
Fairview
Recreation Meet
North Bayside
Oldtimer
Fed
County Realtors Farm Association
T H
Hazel Benham
George E
Lillie A Stevenon
Realty
Bertie
MPHS
Abeent
Sehect
Kenneth Button
Beret
Los Angeles
Pact
A. A. Baker
Seidey Caliers
A. M. Christeneer
Marvine
Jas Garberson
Sepiew
Senith
Mome
Leeds
Arthur Parry
Wilfred
Thomes Dickson
Olive Shull
Roy Shull
Wm. Berry
Junction City
Calers
T M. Stover
A. E Snyder
L. L. Sumerlin
Miss Minnie Bunch
W H. Bunch
Genie
Dal King
George Saubert
Cushman
Janes Parry
Mast Hospital
Ray
Eugene
Wm. Fite
Blanche Parry
Dinamer
Raleigh D. Greene
Elbert Schroeder
Thomas Guerin
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