Rainy season sports chatter and small town notes
A stream of local vignettes covers hunting mishaps and misfires near Roddy Dooth, false reports of a lead mine, and town characters like Elton Schroeder and Jesse Clinton. The item mixes sport talk, petty gossip, and humorous asides about outfits, pets, offices, and a running joke about weight training.
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Emma Schneider
Jim Leellen
Rogue
Jesse Clinton
Pete Culver
Jesse
Charlie
Aella
Tige
Doc Sempert
Student Wins Trip To World's Fair
Kenneth Cart son of County Commissioner and Mrs J D Cart of Araxo travels to Waterloo Iowa and Chicago as part of a nine member Oregon State College judging team. Ed Grimes Harold Finnigan George Cook and others will judge stock at the Avortuck exposition and dairy products at the Wood’s Fair in Chicago. All expenses paid by the college as a reward for honors won at the Pacific Livestock Exposition in Portland last year.
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Kenneth Cart
Mre J D Cart
Araxo
Waterloo
Iowa
Chicago
Young Carl
Oregon State College
Eoge
Othe State Colleges
Oregon State
Ed Grimes
Albany
Harold Finnigan
Forest
George Cook
Portland
Undertaker Sued For 20000 In Damages In Coos County
Ann Majors sues E C Thuerwachter an undertaker for 20000 dollars plus costs alleging mental distress over alleged threats to disinter her late children Marvel Majors and Robert Majors and desecrate their graves. The case cites a May 1929 letter and claims harassment and cruelty after bankruptcy.
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Coos County Courd
Ann Majors
E. C Thuerwachter
Marahfield
Thuerwachter
Marvel Majors
Robert Majors
Sunset
The
Bay
R. C Majors
Thurwachter
Herald installs modern counter from Myrtle Point banks
The Herald this weekend installed a counter purchased from the Bank of Myrtle Point that consolidated with the Security Bank of Myrtle Point and closed in June 1932. The new counter aids service and enhances the picture of the community’s progressive spirit.
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the Herald
Bank of
Myrtle Point
Security Bank of
Prominent Couple Wed Here Saturday
Miss Jacqueline Halloway and Harold Carver, descendants of prominent pioneer families, wed in a simple ring ceremony at 11 am Saturday at the First Presbyterian church. The couple planned a Portland trip but were surprised by friends with a wedding banquet at the Coquille hotel. They will reside with the Sempert home in Powers while Mr Carver works in a logging camp nearby.
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Jacqueline Halloway
Harold Carver
First Presbyterian Church
Witi
Azalea
Myrtle Point Union High School
Oregon State College
Coquille Hotel
Raleigh Greene
Albert Carver
Spruce Street
Portland
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Carver
E. O Sempert
Powers
Business Closes Jack and Jill After Short Run
The Jack and Jill, run for months by Mrs. Paul Maklwain of ullle, closed its doors Saturday morning. Mrs. McElwain said no further plans for the business have been announced.
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Paul Maklwain
Ullle
McElwain
Portlander Gilmore Visits Myrtle Point on Barbers Board Tour
Gilmore of Portland, head of the state board of exam in trade barbers, was a business visitor in Myrtle Point today. He was accompanied by his wife and traveled to the city with party.
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Whl
Gilmore
Portland
State Board of Barbers
Myrtle Point
Gladioli Display At Sempert Drug Store Draws Attention
Myrtle Greenhouses exhibit gladioli at the Sempert drug store attracting crowds. Arrangements are under consideration for Sempert stores in Myrtle Point and Powers to accept the agency for these famous garden blooms.
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Sempert
Myrtle Point
Powers
Mill to Rebuild Sawmill at Pickville Listed Delay
A local plan shows the Pickville Empire will restart a new ape sawmill with immediate construction. The project aims to replace delayed work and resume the structure starting at once.
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Pickville Jonce
Coos County Land Area Question Stirs Local Debate
A reader notes Coos county comprises about 6 square miles or 20 872 acres raising questions about land use and county boundaries.
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Coos County
Pioneering life of Catherine Stenx traced from early days
Fragmentary obituary details the life of Catherine Stenx known as Grandma Sten, a pioneer figure born in 1666 who married Lewis Strong. The account outlines migrations from Virginia to Tillamook then Coos county, survival stories during travel, a flour mill near Grants Pass, and residence in Coos county for 43 years until her death, with surviving relatives noted.
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Catherine Strenx
Grandma Sten
Ba Shewea
Sirona
Pyrile Pointarsilon
Teeole Wimer
Plate
Pennsylvania
Lewis Strong
Lancaster
Keokuk County
Marted
Virginia ChHy
Evad
Lata
Tillamo
Yamhill Valley
Murphy Creek
Oregon
Grants Pass
Coos County
Chicagoan Speaks At C of C Meeting
A Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce meeting at Hemm's Cafe featured Mrs. Lamb discussing crime in Chicago and Coach Edgar Rickard outlining Myrtle Point High School football prospects. Fred Hollister announced efforts to organize a school band amid high student interest.
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Myrtle Point
Hollister
Powers Store Opens in former Dua Grocery Site
Myers and Myers launch Powers with Mrs Eelelle Ferter, offering a line of women and girls dresses, notions, and general grocery items. The new shop occupies the former Dua grocery locale with promises of a wide assortment.
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Myers
Eelelle
Bubbegea
Duagrocery
Three Poisoned Eating Mussels Tragedy Strikes Fourmile
One man is dead and two escape death after a mussel meal Sunday night near Iris. Delos Gardiner of Fourmile among those poisoned, with other party members narrowly surviving. Officials investigate possible poison as cause amid conflicting reports.
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Delos Gardiner
Fourmile
Sanden
Card Room Change Hands In Local Licensing Case
Buy Card Room owners Jim Houser and Os Adams have purchased the business formerly Fred's Card Room from Fred Parry and filed for a card room and beer license. They report a complete stock of tobaccos and soft drinks and expect a successful operation.
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Jim Houser
Os Adams
Fred
Woman's Club Plans Activities for Year
A women's club outlines planned activities for the coming year after a brief first meeting. The session occurred during a busy season with an afternoon gathering noted as the club begins its schedule.
Falls From Bridge Reported Near River
A man identified as Leland All ag fell from a bridge Saturday and is believed to be seriously injured. Rescue crews searched the area near the Selon ot en atone and a recovery effort continues with medical aid expected.
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Leland
Cipae Allen
Bower
Yaltag
Local food distributors form committee to draft NRA code
A Wednesday night meeting of Myrtle Point food distributors formed a committee chaired by Jim Lewellen to draft a local code conforming to NRA rulings. Ernie Norris and E. E. McKee join Lewellen on the local board as plans include county and state submissions and a follow up merchants meeting.
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Myrtle
NRA
Dunham Grocery
Jim Lewellen
Ernie Norris
E. E. McKee
Lewellen
National Committee
Critical Ill Amputee Case Sparks Portland Inquiry
A critically ill patient underwent amputation amid concerns over an illness spread at sea or port facilities. Officials say the event occurred Saturday and prompted medical and public health review to determine the source and prevent further cases.
Engineers Picnic Brings Southwestern Oregon Members to Salmon Bake
Members of the Southwestern Oregon Engineers association and their families enjoyed a salmon bake Sunday at Bar View cabin. W Forrester, chief engineer for the Coyte company, presides the organization. The next meeting will be at the County Surveyor and Mrs E I Vinton in Coruille.
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Southwestern Oregon Engineers’ Association
Weigre Robb
Bar View
W. Forrester
Coyte Company
Wind
Bemeed J Mee Sack
Dae
Scee
E. I. Vinton
Coruille
Garden Club Meets at President Heary A’s Home
The garden club gathered Tuesday evening at the president Heary A’s residence on Railroad Avenue for their regular meeting. Members discussed upcoming planting tips and city garden events, with plans for a community beautification project in the spring.
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Garden Club
Heary A
Seer Consultation Sought by Professor Burett Zinn Bediow
Fragmentary text indicates Professor Burett Zinn Bediow seeking a consultation with a seer named in the garbled segment. The record captures a request for guidance amid unclear surrounding context.
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Professor Burett Zinn Bediow Lesen
Gaylord Girl Wed In Salem Saturday
Miss Harriet Beatrice Bones of Gaylord wed William Overton McLain in a Salem ceremony on Friday September 15. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Bones, graduate of Monmouth Normal, is now at 250 West Clay Street Monmouth with her groom and their families.
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Harriet Beatrice Bones
Gaylord
William Overton McLain
Salem
Ethel Miller
Monmouth Normal School
McLain
H. D. Bones
Myrtle Point Union High School
Bce
West Clay Street
Monmouth
Cadet Monrad Appointed Lieutenant at Gulf Coast Academy
Lieutenant Burr Monrad of Myrtle Point, a cadet at the Gulf Coast Military Academy, acts as first in command at the academy. The appointment is noted as an unusual honor usually reserved for a third year cadet.
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Burr Monrad
Myrtle Point
Gulf Coast Military Academy
Monrad
Rehk
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Eddie Sewall
Elton Schroeder
Cutler
Undertaker
Nekar
Dexter Kegner
Ecopaintar
Brooklandville
Consumer Advisory Board
Gladioli
Rebekahs Meet
Rebekah Lodge
Reed
Deore
Coos
Woman's Club
Ghost I
Bettekiene
Exttinet Saad
Jess Jones
Leeder
Smd
Alcort Powers
Beth Thomaz
Betti
Allea
James W. Gaem
Nepitality Committee
G. P. Stewart
P.T. A. and Woman's Club
Idan May Mathews
Gamwell
Council
Joe
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