Railroad Extension Talk Signals Southern Oregon Growth
Edward H. Maggard announced negotiations where Southern Pacific seeks the Northwestern Pacific share from Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. A potential extension into Oregon could connect with Southern Pacific trunk lines, benefiting the region between Crescent City and the Oregon border. No timeline was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negrawestern Pacife Reilroad Company
Edward H. Maggard
Southern Pacific Company
Northwestern Pacific
Atchison Topeka
Santa Fe
Maggard
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Eureka
Trinidad
Oregon Bedter
Here
Crescent City
State Library in Oregon Earns High Praise in 1927 Report
British investigators and the Carnegie Unit Kingdom Trust commend Oregon State Library in Salem for four main services. These include a mail order library, a traveling library for rural communities, a supplementary service to public and county libraries, and school library book purchases. The report notes high demand, with 34,000 requests and 6,000 volumes lent by mail and 76,000 volumes sent to 700 communities via traveling libraries, plus strong publicity efforts and innovative reference sharing that bring city-level resources to distant users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salema
Carnegie Unit- Kingdom Trust
Edinburgs
Scotland
England
Merica
Oregon State Library
Salem
Mal
Oregon
Law Enforcement League Meeting at City Hall Friday
The men's meeting of the law enforcement league will convene at City Hall at eight o clock Friday evening. Lyman Carrier of Coquille will headline as speaker. Carrier is a Democratic candidate for district representative and serves as president of the Coos County phaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Enforcement League
Lyman Carrier
Coquille
Carrer
Coos County
Annacsanes
Radabaughs Return from Rogue River Visit
Mr and Mrs Henry Radabaugh and their children returned Saturday from a week long trip at Rogue River. They rented a house there and will move this week for health reasons. Mr Roberts and family will move into the Radabaugh apartment and land adjoining from Winchester Bay. The Radabaugh home is rented to the Bradford family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Radabaugh
Rogue River
Radaaugh
Mr Roberts
Redebaugh
Winchester Bay
Radabaughs
Bradford
Taxpayers group forms to oppose high Coos taxes
A new organization named the Coos County Taxpayers Association aims to keep county and municipal taxes within reasonable bounds. Its first Marshfield meeting is set for Friday at 2 pm, September 7, with J E Montgomery A Kohler W J Conrad Herbert Armstrong Ben R Chandler A H Powers and Ben S Fisher among organizers. The group plans budget analysis bond issue reviews and expenditure tracking to promote economy and inform the public. It will operate through a board and committees with possible office support for audits and clerical tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooe Taxpayers Association
Coos County
Marshfield
Matty
J. E. Montgomery
A. Kohler
W. J. Conrad
Herbert Armstrong
Ben R. Chandler
A. H. Powers
Ben 8. Fisher
Marchfield
Nig Grther
Mombers
Newberg Welcomes Ministers Leander Smith Family
A reception in Newberg honors Rev Leander Smith and his family at Rev J A Reed's home. The Brethren church hosts greet the new minister, shares cake and cocoa, and notes Smith's North Carolina roots and work with Black communities. A youth group initiative is proposed for ages fifteen and up. City council meets with no major action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Smith
Newberg Graphic
Church of the Brethren
J A Reed
Smiths
Reeds
Rev Smith
North Carolina
Eastern Star hosts official visit by Worthy Grand Matron
The Order of the Eastern Star held a meeting with official visit by Worthy Grand Matron Bett Setters assisted by Alberta Mc Murphy past grand matrons and members from Cogita Adelphies Port Orford and Coquille. After a regular session a social time followed with lunch hosted for the matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Are Kies Saberel
Bett Setters
Alberta McMurphy
Ince Glasier
Imogene Nea
Cogita
Adelphies
Schofield
Port Orford
Annual Library Meeting at Marshfield Public Pr iary
The annual library meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Marshfield Public Library at two o clock on Saturday. All residents are welcome and library board members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brary
Geet Wants
Audi of the Marshfield
Brary Board
Thieves Break Into Schmitt Quality Store During Holiday
Between Saturday closing and Tuesday opening unknown intruders entered Schmitt Quality store, rummaged around, opened containers, and left pennies in the drawer. They took only a book used for the incense report, a loss of little apparent value to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmitt
Annual Reunion Picnic at Maple Glen Hosts Enjoyable Day
Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder hosted the annual picnic of Mrs Schroeder relatives at their Maple Glen summer home. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Berry of Eugene, Mrs Olive Shull and family, Horace Berry and family of Riverton, Roy Shull and family of Gravel Ford, Henry Strong and family, Phyllis and Louise Dement for an afternoon of pleasure and a picnic dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schroeder
Maple Glen
Hulets Observe Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Rev and Mrs C C Hulet formerly connected with the Presbyterian church in this city now reside in Albany. They will observe their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on September seventeenth. Mr Hulet is doing Sunday School missionary work in the county and plans to be home for the date. Both Miss Evelyn and William will be at home as they are attending Albany college this year. Rev and Mrs Hulet have many friends in Myrtle Point who will send congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Hulet
Presbyterian Church
Albany
Proclamation Declares Myrtle Point Business Closure Days
City declares September 20 to 22 1928 as exhibition days. All business houses shall close between 1 and 4 30 PM in Myrtle Point Oregon. Proclaimed by the mayor on September 9 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos and Curry
Myrtle Point
Wheleas
Joe Myrtle Point
Merchants to Decorate During Fair
The Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday at the Jack and Jill with eight members. William Coleman was chosen as Chamber representative for an upcoming horse race. Merchants were urged to decorate windows with prizes of 10 5 and 2.50 for best window advertising the Fair. Three external judges will be invited. The Chamber discussed closing the high school Thursday afternoon and Friday during Fair week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Jack and Jill
William Coleman
Epareliy
Myrtle Point Library Report and Local Marriage Notice
The Myrtle Point Biblic Library reports August loaned books to adults 648 and children 105 with $3.66 overdue and $2.60 pay book receipts. magazines loaned 125 and 20 given away. June and July figures show similar activity. Oscar Parrish and Edith Neal married in Coquille on Saturday and will reside in Myrtle Point.
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Myrtle Point
Oscar Parrish
Edith Neal
Bandon
Coquille
Myrithe Point
Myrtle Point Welcomes Two New Firms
Myrtle Point adds two new businesses in the past week a feed and seed store run by R P Daniels with grain seeds and produce and a Myrtle Point Meat Company in the Seaman building by Frank Davis and Ben Howe who will stock a modern meat market once remodeling completes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Farmers
Post Ofice
Mike
Seaman
Harleckers
Herald Office
Frank Davis
Ben Howe
Qlity
Grants Pass
Howe
Temple Market
Myrtle Point Meat Company
Plans for Grange Fair Booth and Lunch Stand
The Grangers held their regular meeting on Tuesday evening with ten up for adoption. They planned a booth for the upcoming Fair and a lunch stand inviting all to taste the cooking. Leo Ray selected to ride the horse in the novelty race. Yells were practiced to boost Fair enthusiasm.
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Leo Ray
Marks May Manufacture in Curry County
The Timberman notes Clayton Marks Company holdings near Port Orford Curry county spanning about 40000 acres with white cedar. Fort Orford based company seeks business in Japan with a representative in Tokyo. Initial 20,000 acres near Frankport were started three years ago but railroad plans were suspended. Potential direct dealings with Oriental buyers and possible Port Orford manufacture are discussed.
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The
Timberman
Western Lumber Region
Clayton Marks
Port Orford
Curry County
Clayton Marks Company
Fort Orford
Japan
Mr Bagsey
Mber
T Tree
Frankport
Coast fair plan to space events for profits
The article notes that fairs along the coast should be scheduled at different times to avoid conflicts. It mentions Mies and Amet as profitable and urges cooperation to match the success of the Cops and Curry fair in stock and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies & Amet Tkave
Natal Day Association Holds Marshfield Event
The Natal Day Association gathered Friday in Marshfield with Mayors and Eastern Star members from Marshfield Coquille Bandon Powers North Bend and Myrtle Point guesting Port Orford chapter. Registration started at eleven with a noon basket at the Masonic temple. afternoon sessions included two business meetings and a Doric Marshfield initiatory work.
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Coss County
Marshfield
Coquille
Bandon
Powers
North Bend
Myrtle Petx
Port Orford
Doric
Marshfield Prison
A. SC. Chase
Bud Emery
Herry Rosslow
G. L. McKay
Mary Gchilling
Laire
Warren Degee
Helen Degee
Movie Kenyon
Misa Mabel Lundy
John Jay
Serpap Oce Hiage
Ida Moe
Freda Roberts
Lola Milne
Ella Langer
Glora Marcee
Ada Lemon
Capi
Rev Idso to Return for Another Year at Local Methodist Church
At a Methodist Quarterly Conference last Sunday evening District Superintendent Dr. S. C. Chaney presided and the local body voted to retain Rev Idso for another year. The pastor has served five successful years with strong finances, harmony, and active Sunday school averaging 142 in attendance with about 300 in weekly offerings. The annual conference opens September 19 at Hood River. C. E. Clarke and Co. Heaman commend the church’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Quarterly Conference
S. C. Chaney
Dee
Idso
Cherch
Wil
Hood River
C. E. Clarke
Acteol
Cc. O. Heaman
Verla Sumerlin Illness Report From Gravelford
Verla Sumerlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Sumerlin is extremely ill in a Portland hospital after weeks of illness. Doctors report spinal infection causing paralysis. Parents remain at her side as the community hopes for improvement.
New Teachers Join Junior High and Grammar Schools
The term opens with several new staff members at the junior high and grammar schools. Miss Georgia Hickman will lead music. Thelma Hows. Helen Russell teaches sixth grade and art. Ellen Bjorkqvist will teach fourth grade. Several veterans return, and enrollment is steady with expectations of growth in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Lever
Aly
Smith
Tovenpat
Smith-Hughes
Karl Cooley
Smith- Hughes
The
International
Bn ‘Merce
I. Paulson
Salem
Tdge
Jenior
Floyd E. Summers
Georgia Hickman
Yale
Oregon
Belle B. Whitaker
U. of O
Thelma.Hows
Creswell
A C. Chase
Oregon Normal Gebess
Helen Russell
E F Russell
Broadbent
Misa Isora Gregory
Wallowa
Ferris Landy
Wilma Laivo
Bandon
Ella Guerin
Velma Austin
Marshfield
Bells Whitaker
Athool
Ed Din Bak
Bart Fite
Dig Creek
George Spencer
Stringtons
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Promeo
Peeife
Jeian
Pacific Lines
Coan
High Authority
Newberg Welcomes &Miths
J. B. Bunch
Library Report
MARKS
Port Orford News
Liberty Theatre of
Oquille
Natal Day Association
REV
LDSO
Verla Sumerlin
Tom Sumerlin
Portland
Sumerlin
Gravel Ford
Verla
Osks
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