New Iron Structure to Rise on Maple Third Site
Real estate transfer between James Mattel and Dr. Grendy prompts construction of a galvanised building on Maple and Third streets to replace the old Myrtle Point livery stable. The 100 by 60 foot structure will host offices and a large forage space, with land cleared from the old buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mattel
Myrtle Point
Dr. Grendy
Maple
Third Street
Matesi
Mattel
Driest Summer Seen in Coss County Warns of Fires
Myrtle Point elders recall a 1885 or 1836 drought when no rain fell from May to October. RB O Dement notes a late September fire damaged barns and hay sheds before rain arrived, warning that current dryness and winds could trigger major Oregon fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coss County
Bat
Myrtle Point
Dement
Oregon
Water Meter Installation Discussed By Council
The council discussed mandatory water meters for homes and businesses due to irrigation use and aging mains. Officials warned Spruce Street's water main may need replacement within two years at department expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agens
Spruce Street
Water Department
Football Saturday Quarry for Local Gridiron Prospects
High school football teams and alumni meet at the county fairgrounds Saturday at ten to showcase lineups for the season. Coach Lever assigns players to positions and introduces Frank Larson, a new recruit, as 35 boys attend practice, the largest turnout yet. The first conference game arrives Saturday, September 28 against Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fairground
Lever
Laslie Barklow
Bones
D Bones
Everett Robbins
Ernest Strong
Carry Bones
Fat Lewis
Luther Barker
J''meo Christensen
Lloyd Ray
Alsen Warner
C. Christensen
Truman Wagner
Ernest Pearson
Lyle Carver
John Camden
DeLos Druliner
Frank Larson
Coquille
Remodeling at the Howe Farm Home in Twin Oaks District
Prominent rancher Reed and partner Tom Dickson oversee extensive remodeling of the Howe Farm house in the Twin Oaks district. Tom Dickson and his son lead the project as contractors manage the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Twin Oaks
Tom Dickson and Son
L. H. Bearee
Skaggetadeway Béres
Tom Dickson
Sot
Sermon on Constitution Delivered at Presbyterian Church
The Herald notes Rev E V Osteander preached a sermon on the American constitution during Constitution Week at the Presbyterian church. The report records favorable comments and indicates the occasion's importance for public reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Osteander
Presbyterian Church
Anyone Want This Horse From Myrtle Point Pound
W Endicott, pound master for Myrtle Point, places a horse in the pound for claim within days or it will be sent to the state ash hatchery and ground up for food. The animal is described as gentle and suitable as a family pet or on a farm, and officials urge rightful owners to step forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Endicott
Myrtle Point
State Ash Hatchery
Myrtle Point Woman's Club Plans Year Ahead
The Myrtle Point Woman's Club schedules a Monday meeting at city hall at 2 30 and discusses changing fund plans to avoid a lunch offering, focusing on library work Campfire girls scholarships and endowments. Members and prospective joins urged to attend vote and program after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Pont Woman's Club
Mra. E. C
Myrtle Point
Glen Neidsigh
Turner MacDonald
Editors Behave at Railroad Feed Feast
The event at Neackamere Saturday drew editors from Coquille Myrtle Point and nearby towns. About five thousand attendees were served despite tight seating for 2800, with editors described as well behaved and no damage reported to grounds or wire matting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coss County
Neackamere
Edger Nmcdaniel
Neth Bend
Clayton V. Borschaad
Marahfield
L. D. Felsheim
Sanden
Rebph Greenough
W. E. Haseler
Coquille
P. P. Gray
Jeo. E. Hamilton
Myrtle Point
Fair preparations and resident arrivals noted
Camp grounds prepared under Albert Ker for the fair with the memorial pavilion in Cham Park. City officials E A Dedjre and Mrs Dedjre plus son Aust return from a two week southern California auto trip. Miss Margaret Bell of Dunsmuir to visit. X G Rempeloe and wife arrive from Milwaukee visiting I Hamiltons. eight day auto trip covering 2828 miles via St Paul Minneapolis Billings Butte Spokane and the Columbia River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svallatile
Albert Ker
Cham Park
City
E. A. Dedjre
Dedge
Aust
California
Margaret Bell
Dunsmuir
Dodge
X. G. Rempeloe
Milwaukie
Wisconsin
Roosevelt Highway Caravan Promises Big County Fair Support
Coos and Curry counties backing a Roosevelt highway caravan to boost the North Bend Crescent City and Myrtle Point route. The meeting eyed state funds and early completion, with a one million dollar annual bond spend over five years, plus a Rainier ferry transfer discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Amterio
Mugerd
Asteria
Chamber of Commerce of
Roosevelt
North Bend
Crescent City
Myrtle Point
Coos Bay Junction
Thompson
Dees County
Roosevelt Highway
Membership contest to be launched by PTA
A PTA meeting will feature attorney Wallace Dement as speaker with Miles Meleu Russell overseeing the musical program. A social time follows and refreshments are provided by parents of Mrs Beethvee Abel's room. The president promises a lively evening for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teria
Wallace Dement
Miles Meleu
Russell
Beethvee Abel
FIRES UNDER CONTROL IN CAMAS VALLEY RIFE
Forest fires in Camas valley area were nearly under control with the state fire warden releasing most crews. On Tuesday 160 men were laid off as a new fire began on Harold Berge ranch near Bridge. Authorities warned a small breeze could rekindle danger before rain. Two men, Lloyd Lewallen and Otto Baypaper, were injured in the fighting last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camas Valley
Harold Berge
Bridge
Liocyd Lewallen
Otto Bay
Weather Service
Mysterious burial acts headline county fair shows
At the fair a controversial act features F. F. Marshall and wife billed as the mysterious Firnandeon who will be buried alive daily. Performances occur Wednesday through Friday with burial events planned in front of the grand stand and witnessed by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. i Marshall
Firnandeon
Fale
Mershell
Meershall
Marshall
United States
Coset
Etves
P T A Reception Show Reaches Farce Like Hollywood
The P T A held its first meeting as a reception to teachers at Union High School. Mrs Fred Lafferty and helpers produced a varied entertaining program with games races and performances. I P Linn with fair umpiring and Floyd E Summers in the scooter race drew praise. Miss Georgie Hickman a musical director and Mrs V White with gymnastic display impressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School
Fred Lafferty
I. P. Linn
Ayswatter
Henry Schroeter
A. C. Chase
Hollywood
V. White
HH. W. Lever
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Myrtle Point Transfer
Maple Street
Culcene
Myrthe Point
Elsie Ediley
Mrs. Lioyd Jarvis
Day, Aernters
AM Lediep
Uned
Po Beoui Piret
Relater
Ressevelt
Lexar
P.T. A
Nks
Ine
C. RB
Eiasion
Fer
Myzile Unies Ie Skeet
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