Steering Gear Alibis and Rail Policy Urge Reform in Public Debate
A critique of steering gear excuses in car crashes argues for harsher punishment of reckless drivers and highlights a broader call for railroads to receive equitable treatment. It cites national death tolls from accidents and a railroad official urging policy changes to boost service, employment, and growth across industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Jones
John
Congress
Railroads
Munt y School News and Bandon Fund for Song Books
The Junior Red Cross offers 100 for song books at Bandon School. Lakeside School rewires for electric lights. Coaledo School interior painting and varnishing underway with Hyde donating services aided by two workers, Orton Mandiey and Sonny Mashberger. materials funded by a bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMD Bandon
Red Cross
Bandon
Lakeside
Coaledo
Hyde
Orton Mandiey
Sonny Mashberger
Halloween plans spark exterior work at city building
A brief item notes preparations around a local building as workers address an exterior project in the 100 division of O. and T. A. plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Building 100
Grade School Census Counts 634 Children
The annual school census completed by clerk Mrs. Henry Rossiow lists 634 children, including 208 girls and 322 boys, up 4 from 1935. The census funds county school aid at 610 per child ages 4 to 19. Also announced are newly organized 4-H clubs: Handicraft, Bachelor sewing, and Cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rossiow
F L Moon
Floyd Summers
M D Evans
Out of Doors Stuff Western Prature Hunter Firearms Tales
Amateur hunting column laments deer season closures in Coos and Curry counties and criticizes Game Commission and Forestry Service for blocking hunts. Narrator recalls high speed ammunition ruining rifle barrels and shares anecdote of a buck encounter illustrating firearm misfire impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leneve Syndicate
State Game Commission
Forestry Service
Coos
Curry
Game Commissions
Schiller
Hermann
Portland
Douglas County
High speed ammunition sparks hunting debates
The piece criticizes ammo makers for producing powder and bullets that damage gun barrels claiming faster rounds ruin rifling. It argues hunters seek speed but risk worn barrels and urges manufacturers to replace worn barrels from their products while recalling how the 44 Winchester once dominated big game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
America
Sir Malcolms
Local Myrtle Point Social Notes and Fire Crews
Catching Creek Elmer Stanford and many neighbors visited Myrtle Point on Wednesday. A Monday fire at Lewis Shindell’s place required help from L L Evernden Wm Barkdoll and Wilford Barkdoll. Wood hauled from the R J West place on Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Stanford
Dell Higgins
Harley Higgins
Andy Wilson
Myrtle Point
Lewis Shindell
L. L. Evernden
Barkdoll
Wilford Barkdoll
R J West Place
James Wood
Edwin Wood Place
Willard Whitney
del Rema
Laura Lake
Cart Bushnell
Oliver Miler
Community Social Notes Highlight Clinton Visit and Breuer Call
James D Clinton of this community spent Sunday evening at the Jesse Clinton home Miss Eleanor Breuer accompanied Mr and Mrs Walter Sykes Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D Clinton
Thia
Jesse Clinton
Eleanor Breuer
Walter Sykes
Cavalcade Mascot Visits Corvallis For Weekend With Friends
Cavalcade's mascot spent the weekend in Corvallis with Paula Breuer and attended the homecoming game. Community members Mrs Jesse Chinton, Mrs J W Bever, and Mrs Myrtle Button joined events. The group also noted many visits and family gatherings across local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Paula Breuer
Jesse Chinton
J W . Bever
Myrtle Button
Womana Club
Marshfield
M B Bennett
Tuesda
C R_ Bennett
Gravelford
Elaives
Gaston
Forest Grove
Local social visits noted in Coquille area
Bald Hill resident Miss Grayce Parry of Coquille spent Wednesday night and Thursday with sister Mrs Lloyd Huntley. The Misses Minnie and Inez Lusk were Sunday callers on Mrs Dewey King. Mrs Ernest Norris and Genevieve of Myrtle Point visited Claude Randleman. Mrs Robert Parrish and Mrs William Schellhammer called one afternoon for Minnie and Inez Lusk. Mrs W E Bigelow visited John Lusk on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayce Parry
Coquille
Mra Lloyd Huntley
Minnie
Inez Lusk
Dewey King
Ernest Norris
Genevieve
Myrtle Point
Claude Randleman
Robert Parrish
William Schellhammer
W E Bigelow
John Lusk
Marshfield Residents Socialize And Travel Plans Noted
Lee Dr R L Clanton and Mr and Mrs Isom Clinton of Marshfield visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs G W Clinton Isom Clinton began trucking Monday for the Bryant logging camp. Mr and Mrs Ben Gant and Eula Mae spent Sunday evening with Mr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R L Clanton
Isom Clinton
Marshfield
G W Clinton Isom Clinton
Bryant
Ben Gant
Eula Mae
Local residents share Sunday visits and gatherings
Mik Gite Parry of Myrtle Pott and Mr and Mrs Ervin Pieres of Cowuille were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs W B Willett. Adrien Scheeder of Sterweny and Severt Iversons hosted visitors. Dera residents visited Leatherman. Gravelford and Marshfield couples called on relatives, with turkey preps and small social trays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mik. Gite Parry
Myrtle Pott
Ervin Pieres
Cowuille
Willett
Adrien Schceeder
Sterweny
J L. Crosty
Gravelford
Ben Gant
Raymond Schroeder
Coquille
Walter Schroeder
T A Hall
Wendell
Roy Stevens
Myrtle Point
George Schanz
Clarence Kinley
Henry Brown
Virginia Barklow
Itella Crosby
Prvin Hall
Norma Petersen
Marshfield
T A. Hall
Local Socials and Visits Across the George Rice and Evernden Circles
Bancroft Snyder and his mother hosted an aluminum dinner at the George Rice home on Sunday. Guests included Tracy Cribbins Jesse Enyeart Floyd Evernden and other local families. A crowd enjoyed dancing at the Evernden home Saturday night. Multiple families traveled to nearby towns for visits and camp work at Zeff Christian camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Snyder
Herbert Snyder
George Rice
Tracy Cribbins
Jesse Enyeart
Floyd Evernden
Harii Evernden
Arve Sargent
George
M.dle
Bandon
Frank Mecum
Coquille
W A Fis
Dow Lancaster
Bapd
Local visitors and weekend guests round up in Roseburg area
Remote W H Priest and W J Priest visited Roseburg last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Powell Lancaster of Bandon spent the weekend at the L B Jennings home. A large crowd attended the car raffle at the schoolhouse Friday evening by the community club. Mr and Mrs M J Sullivan and family were Myrtle Point visitors Saturday. Mr and Mrs B D Neavell of Marshfield visited Sunday at the I B England home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Whobrey
E. L. Barklow
Calvin Ray
T J Sullivan
Twin Oaks
Arthur Knolten
Vari
Arlyn Barklow
Lst
Emmett Hammack
Robert
Darla Barklow
Clarence Butler
Leander Barklow
W H Priest
W J Priest
Roseburg
Powell Lancaster
Bandon
West Norway Guests Visit Local Roy Couple
West Norway Mr and Mrs E J Myers stayed Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Lane of the Roy district. Mr and Mrs S L Lafferty were also visitors in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J Myers
Frank Lane
Roy District
S L Lafferty
Social News From West Myrtle Point And Nearby
Mrs. Price Robison hosted Wednesday overnight guests with Mr and Mrs Emmett Hammack and Mr and Mrs Ed Winters visiting West Myrtle Point guests. Mr and Mrs J L Lafferty were business visitors in Marshfield while Mr E J Myers and Oliver called on Reigh Myers in Broadbent. Mrs Themes Gerrene and Leon traveled to Marshfield to bring Ernest Beadry home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang Lerten
Heme
Price Robison
Nobon
Aert Morrison
Powers
Ed Winters
Newberg
Emmett Hammack
West Myrtle Point
Emma Barkiew
Lawrence Barklow
Merle Poland
L. Lafferty
Marsh
E. J. Myers
Oliver
Reigh Myers
Broadbent
Themes Gerrene and
Leon
Maershfield
Ernest Beadry
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Myrtle Point Herald
Robert L. Tucker
Unie
Nenry Cine
Cantons Ae
Post Office
Munty School News
Lana Leneve
Dr. T. de la Rhue
J. R. Bunch
Fugerie
Caroline Pacelli
United States
London
East End
Kurt Schusnigg
Austria
Europe
Edwin Wood
Banning
Calif
D A’ Wood
Ian Lyle
Wold Beach
Cavalcade’s Mascot
Artyn Barklow
Kelso Wash
Radabaugh Apartments
Ray Barklow
Yman Cherem
Lila Jan Goodin
Dallas
the Ray Office
BOND
Bald Hill
Lee
Bancroft
Tee
West Norway
L.H. Pearce Automotive Supplies
E. C. Barker
City Cash Grocery
Emma Schneider
Lena Warner
Frope
C. H. Wilder
Propristers
Aval
Montag Range
Henry A. Schroeder
Sco
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