County jail hearings promise action on prisoner concerns
The county faced overcrowding with some inmates held in city jails and hearings set tonight in Myrtle Point. Vera Clink seeks license relief while Fred Poppe and Walter Billings pleaded guilty to larceny charges in Justice Dodge Court, Billings fined 36 dollars and Poppe fined plus costs.
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Myrtle Point
O'Connor
Vera Clink
Angel
Thees- Eee County
Fred Poppe
Walter Billings
Justice 3
A. Dodge
Billings
Conte
Poppe
Conta
Mr. Dodge
United States
Thajes
Permit Granted for Oil Company Service Station at Spruce and Railroad
City council granted a permit to Union Oil Co to erect a service station at Eighth Spruce and Railroad avenue as water pipe work proceeds on a North Fork to hill restoration. Budget talks cover grade fixes on Railroad avenue and ownership rights while an ordinance may tax water use per building.
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Spruce and
Railroad Avenue
Oil Company
North Fork
City Counsel
Water Committee
Alf
Hillete Hilleboro
P. W. Cubyas
Etaien
Union Oil Co
Eighth, Spruce and
Style Show Tomorrow by Preakritian Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church plans a style show tomorrow at the Union High School. They will display the latest fashions and dresses to raise funds with admission charged at 56 and 35 cents at the door.
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Union High Seheq
Alent
Fixepe
Andy Shess
Adusithenee
Myrtle Point Alumni Honor Team as District Champs
The Myrtle Point Union basketball team earned district champions at the tournament in Marshfield. Players DelossDrulag Carver Keith Laird Dick Barklow Virgil Smith Kermie Hayes two Christensen Thomas Laver and others qualified for the state tournament in Salem. Alumni and coach Harl Clinton Wallace Dement Clayton Mast Eton Schroeder Tom Forrest Harold Carter Robert Redell Barton Stemmier Fred McMullen attended the event. Mrs Dickinson hosted the Presbyterian church banquet following the ceremony.
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Myrtle Point Union Laver
Eallerliioes
Ready P . . Y
Clinton
Eoiee
Deloss Dru
Lage
Carver
Keith Laird
Dick Barklow
Virgil Smith
Kermie Hayes
Hwo Christensen
Thomas Laver
Harl K. Clinton
Wallace B. Dement
Clayton Mast
Eton Schroeder
Tom Forrest
Harold Carter
Robert Redell
Barton Stemmier
Fred McMullen
Dickinson
Woman's Club Meeting to Feature Kari Cooley Ingill
That Woman's club will meet this afternoon. Mrs Kari Cooley Ingill and Brg V White will lead the event with remarks and discussion.
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Kari Cooley Ingill
Brg
Locals Win Typing Contest At Coquille Meet
Miss Else or Saubert leading typing pupils from the main high school visited Coquille Tuesday afternoon for a preliminary contest against Myrtle Point. Myrtle Point edged ahead in a close decision. Advanced team included Reneva Volkmar Doris Mann Dorothy Hartley. First year entrants were Elma Russell Margaret Lever Averil Laird Helen McCracken Jean Luttrell. County contest slated April 13 and the state meet on April 27.
Jury exonerates dry squad in killing boy at Floras Lake
Coroner's jury finds state and federal prohibition officers acted in self defense when Charles Pearson was killed during a moonshine arrest. Officers EB. E. Oskes, C. H. Hunt, and Federal Officer Andrews opened fire after Pearson reached for a revolver. Evidence found tents and stills near the scene.
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Floras Lake
Charles Pearson
Pearson
Ofigera
Notable Oregon Educator to Speak at Myrtle Point PTA Meeting
The Myrtle Point Parent-Teachers Association schedules its next union high school meeting with an address on Home Influence. Deefer A. Lyons of Poland, founder of the Big Brother farm for boys and Portland school for parents, will speak on Making a Home Into a Nurturing Place, sharing decades of experience in education and child welfare.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Union High
Union High School
Oregon
Speshie
Deeeter A. Lyons
Poland
Myrtle Point
Lyons
Lebanon
Portland School For
Portland
Millnels
Ttma
Lyona
Ser‘vieoa
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Indians Triumph Over Chemawa In District Basketball
Salem boys coached by H. W. Lever defeated Chemawa Indians 23 to 17 after leading 2-1 at halftime. Myrtle Point rallied in the second half but could not overcome the Chemawa threat. Wallowa edged Myrtle Point 19 to 14 for consolation with Laird scoring nine. Medford took state honors as the tournament concluded. The locals praised the trip and gained valuable pointers from the experience.
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H. W. Lever
Rood Bell Bet
Permet
Chemawa Indiana
Indians
Myrtle Point
Wallowa
Myrtle Point Boys
Oregon Quint
Laird
Boya
Medford
County Court Talks Roads and Logging News
County officials discuss road funding and ongoing work, with emphasis on completing Bald Hill surfacing. Judge Thompson advocates using streams for log transport when possible to protect roads, while chamber members defend Cooper bridge plans and past road improvements along North Fork.
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Chamber of Commerce
Newal
D. F. Thompson
Coquille
Bald Hill
Thompson
Thempeém
Jesse Clinton
Cooper Bridge
Lower River
Flower
North Fork
Cooper ‘Bridge
Strong Ranch
K. H. Hansen
Clinton
Hansen
North Fork Country
Mr. Clinton
Myrtle Point
Radiogram Opens New Era of Air Radio in Myrtle Point
Elmer Russell received what may be the first radiogram sent to Myrtle Point from his brother in law Capt Arthur Wentle off the Florida coast. The message traveled via a Marshfield relay and back by air, linking coast to inland in a novelty for local readers.
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Elmer Russell
Arthur Wentle
Slong
Florida
Russell
Marshfield
Marshield
Rasell
Myrtle Point
Arago Road Surfacing Talks Highlight Funding and Access
Community delegates pressed county court to complete surfacing on the Arago road used by a school wagon. Officials note limited funds. repairs may lag. Logging interests warn against over-spending on damaged sections. A state highway note promises oiling Myrtle Point Bridge highway soon.
Myrtle Point group plans trip reservations for county residents
The Misses Audrey Dandy Wilma Laivo and Allen Barker of Myrtle Point have booked trips along with several residents from Coquille and other county areas, as plans proceed for the excursion.
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Sade
Sarouta
Audrey Dandy
Wilma Laivo
Allen Barker
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Coos County Knights Contest Judges and Winners Named
Judges Ek Nenee Bi Se La Rose of Marskfleld Dger McDan iels of North Bend Frank Os mund of Coquille presided. Contestants included J A Wilkerson North Bend Bob Bor ferd Banden Sam Arneld Jr Coquille. First place went to Sam Arneld Jr. The Bandon lodge invited the next county convention to be held April 29. A contest aims to pick a representative for Coos county Knights at the district Roseburg convention with the winner advancing to the state prize.
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Ek Nenee Bi
Se la Rose
Marskfleld
Dger McDaniels
North Bend
Frank Osmund
Coquille
J. A. Wilkerson
Bob Borferd
Banden
Sam Arneld, Jr
Sam Arneld
Bandon Lodge
Mest
Pythagoras
Coos County
Roseburg
Dental contest rewards healthiest teeth at local schools
A dental contest organized by Roy, Valley View and Fat 2 Cunningham schools rewards the school with the highest percentage of good teeth. Local dentists examined students and found their teeth in very good condition. A five dollar prize will be awarded at the May day program.
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Roy
Valley View
Fat
Cunningham
State fish study tracks Rogue River steelhead returns
The Oregon State Game Commission marks thousands of steelhead at egg taking stations in Bear Creek Antelope and Little Butte to learn how long fish stay out after spawning and what percentage return. Each stream gets a distinct mark and sportsmen are asked to report caught marked fish to aid migratory habit understanding.
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State Game Commission
Bear Creek
Antelope
Little Butte
Grange backs salary raise for state legislators
At Tuesday’s Grange meeting members adopted a resolution favoring a ten dollar daily salary for legislators. The measure goes to the Pomona Grange for action. A large class initiated new members and a deputy degree work highlighted the session.
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The
Grange
Pomona Grange
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