Real Estate Transfers For The Week
Numerous real estate transfers listed across Coos Bay area including Bay Park North Bend and Marshfield with prices ranging from $1 to $3,200. Transfers involve multiple lots blocks additions and section parcels with buyers including Bauer Smith Campbell and others. Also notes marriages divorces and filings of incorporation for local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bauer
A. M. Warner
Bay Park
Aaron Smith
Phil J. Keizer
Russell C. Keizer
Coos Bay Plate
North Bend
D. C. McKay
John N. Watson
Clay
Riverton
Harry H. Campbell
John Watson
Duluth
F. W. Wood
John Swing
Empire
Reynolds Development Co
Englewood Gardens
Marshfield
P. Jane Gurey
Lulu May Baldwin
Township
South
Range
Geo. A. Todd
Ed Knutson
Charleston
Anton Lessac
Emma E. Donovan
C. A. Dillahay
Joseph Nilsen
Theodora Nilsen
Winw& and
J. A. Granstrom
B. Crnovick
Bank Addition
Frank Heath
Wacetern White Cedar Co
Andrew C. Lukens
Noel J. Warden
Notley
Coquille
O. L. Laird
D. L. Swihart
Fisher
Sunset Cemetery
M. Abercrombie
Ellingsen Et al
J. T. Desmond
Chas
F. la Chappelle
Maria Chapman
Railroad
Henrietta Williams
R T. Kaufman
Sunnyside
L. W. Metzger
L. A. Blanc
H. M. McKee
Arland Peterson
West Bunker Hill
Eva M. Barrow
Wm. G. Butt
Strong
Flanagan
William Mills
Fanagan
Mary F. Mullen
Chas. Spaght
Bunker Hill
Calista Savage
Beatrige Svacina
Central Place
Harry J. Reinhard
Bandon-by-the-Sea
Battleship Oregon To Return Home For Rose Festival
The Oregon battleship, anchored at Bremerton for years, is fully overhauled and painted. It will be towed through Puget Sound to the Willamette River and arrive in time for the June Rose Festival. A modest interpretive page will invite visits, with no money making exploitation allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Bremerton Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Willamette
Feet of Clay and Farces at Hiland Theatre April Run
The Hiland Theatre presents Cecil B De Mille's Feet of Clay on Sunday and Monday April 12 13. Tuesday and Wednesday April 14 15 feature Bebe Daniela in Miss Bluebeard plus Idaho chapter three. April 16 17 shows Pendleton Round-Up backdrop Let Er Back and Why Not Now. April 18 offers Broadway After Dark with Adolphe Menjou Anna Q Nilsson Norma Shearer Carmel Myers and Day of Rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B de Mille
Bebe Daniela
Broadway
Adolphe Menjou
Anna Q. Nilsson
Norma Shearer
Carmel Myers
Bank Suspends in Bandon After Door Closes
First National Bank of Bandon failed to open last Thursday with a note stating closure by order of the directors. The national bank examiner took charge of affairs citing frozen assets as the reason and depositors hope to avoid losses while potential reorganization is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Bandon
National Bank Examiner
Bandon
Peck Libel Appeal Reaches Supreme Court
The libel case of A. K. Peck against the Coos Bay Times has been appealed to the Supreme Court, according to the Coos Bay papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Peck
The
Coos Bay Times
Supreme Court
Bay
Dodge sisters sell Dodge Bros. to bankers syndicate
Mrs. Horace E. Dodge and Mrs. John F. Dodge of Detroit sell out the Dodge Bros. Automobile Co. to a bankers syndicate headed by Dillon Read & Co. for 375000000 in cash. Offers poured in, with J P Morgan interests among the strongest bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace E. Dodge
John F. Dodge
Detroit
Michigan
Dodge Bros. Automobile Co
Dillon Read & Co
J. P. Morgan
Measures With Emergency Clauses Pass Legislature
Several measures were enacted with emergency clauses becoming law upon the governor's signature. Other laws take effect 90 days after adjournment, or May 28, 1925. Notable acts include ground squirrel extermination, seed grain loans, bridge work, irrigation tax duties, union high school boards, charitable and educational corporations, horse welfare, tourist camp regulation, irrigation contracts with the U S, drunk driving bans, irrigation district asset sales, prohibition commissioner creation, potato grading, debtor redemption, forest protection, commercial fishing, and tax penalty waivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Prohibition Commissioner
State Inspection Department
County Medical Officer Resigns After 18 Months
Dr. J. A. Burket, county medical officer, has resigned with the resignation to take effect at month’s end. The court has not appointed a successor, and Burket hopes to enter private practice, possibly elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Burket
Burket
Taxes Paid as First Half 1924 Taxes Due
A long line of taxpayers paid the first half of 1924 taxes on Saturday. Deputy George Leach and assistants handled the day’s work. Most payments were by check, with $2,550 paid in actual currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leach
Hoffman Bridge Reopens After Temporary Closure
The Hoffman bridge reopened to traffic on Monday after a weeks long closure for repairs. Workers replaced pilings at the south approach which failed, hampering travel to Broadbent and Powers and affecting local business and daily commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Broadbent
Borah Denounces Centralized Government at Izaak Walton League
Senator Borah of Idaho blasts Washington bureaucracy as costly and burdensome. He urges restoration of local self government and warns that centralized power erodes citizen rights and private life, calling for a return to community governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Borah
Idaho
Izaak Walton League of America
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
America
New School Bond Passes in Bridge District
Bridge district electors approve a $16,000 bond issue to acquire grounds and construct a six room school building. The vote was 296 for and two against, with plans to have the new facility ready for the fall term.
Club Organizer Sets up Sewing and Garden Clubs
J. E. Calavan of the state education department and County Superintendent Mulkey visited Myrtle Point this week. The local school starts two sewing clubs and a garden club, with Arago also organizing a sewing club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Calavan
State Department of Education
Mulkey
Myrtle Point
Arago
Come North by Train From California to Oregon Trip
Jack Adams and Clarence Hains arrived from California on Saturday. They faced rough roads part of the way along the coast. Adams plans to stay the summer with his parents, while Hains will continue to eastern Oregon in about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Adams
Clarence Hains
California
Jack
Oregon
Oregon Apples Boost to New York Trade
The piece notes Oregon supplies as much as 7 percent of apples received in New York City, praising the quality of Northwest apples. It recalls 1923 figures and says production has risen since, highlighting the long distance to New York and the success of Oregon growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oregon
New York City
Northwest
Bond Election Set for May 12 in County
County court fixes May 12 bond election to approve 770000 for state-appropriated costs 280000 roads 400000 and Eastside bridge 90000. Earlier votes on two items invalidated by legal technicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastside
New Postage Rates Effective April 15
New second class rates set 2 cents per 2 ounces for weights up to 8 ounces with parcel post for heavier items. Third class rates tiered by weight and item type, money order limits to 100 dollars with rising fees, and registry, return receipt, special delivery, insurance, C O D, and other service charges detailed for domestic orders and packages.
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P. P
Insurance & C. GO. D
Postmaster Resigns at Myrtle Point Office
E J Schneider, postmaster of the Myrtle Point office, resigns to be effective after a successor is chosen. Patrons praise his efficiency and speculate Emma Schneider, the chief clerk, as a candidate to succeed him and continue his policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Schneider
Myrtle Point
Postal Department
Schneider
Uncle Sam
Emma Schneider
Mr. Schneider
Referendum Invoked Over Oregon House Bill 502
The Portland News reports a referendum moved to block Oregon House Bill 502 known as Chapter 380 General Laws of Oregon 1925. If not referred by May 27 1925 the act reallocates 10 percent of fees licenses and taxes to the state general fund. The referendum shifts the measure to a September special election per the 33rd legislative assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
33Rd Legislative Assembly
Logging contractor finishes large gas tractor contract
Ben McMullen completed a winter logging project on Middle Fork using a gas powered tractor. He placed 5,000,000 feet of logs in the river, claimed to be the largest single contract handled with a gas tractor, demonstrating its capability in rough hill terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben McMullen
Middle Fork
McMullen
Good Roads Meeting Plans Archway for Pacific Highway
The Coos County Good Roads Association met at Coquille to finish plans for an arch across the Pacific Highway at Dillard. The Coos County Court commits 2000 dollars, with Chambers of Commerce allocating sums per town. Apportionments include 480 for Coquille and 240 for Myrtle Point, Curry County to contribute. The arch inscription would read Gate to Coos and Curry Counties and the Roosevelt Highway. H. A. Schroeder represented Myrtle Point Chamber at the meeting.
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Good Roads Association of
Coos County
Coquille
Dillard
Chambers of Commerce
Requille
Curry County
Coos
Curry
Roosevelt Highway
H. A. Schroeder
Myrtle Point
The Arrival of Kitty Junior Class Play Delights Crowd
The High School Junior class presented The Arrival of Kitty last Friday night to a well filled theatre. Despite two nights of stock company work the audience praised the juniors highly. Actors sustained their parts with minor accidents ignored and the Hawaiians in colorful costumes and lights received special applause. The school thanks Mr Schroeder for furniture Mrs Miller for hats and all who helped ensure a successful production.
Stump Blowing Demonstrations Planned Around City
Stump blowing demonstrations using government material pyrotol will be held next week at three farms south of Coquille Lee and Bear Creek. Demonstrations start at 2 00 p m under County Agent Richards supervision for interested attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
W. B. Rhorer
Coquille
Arthur Brown
Lee
D. P. Jenkins
Bear Creek
Richards
Letter on Coquille shiners questioned by Myrtle Point club
FE Schneider of the Myrtle Point Rod & Gun Club asks the State Game Commission about shiners in the Coquille River. He reports young fish 6 to 9 inches with spawn found in one and seeks identification and legal guidance on capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Commission
Coquille River
FE. J. Schneider
Myrtle Point Rod & Gun Club
State Game Commission
Portland
Oregon
Shiners and salmon rules stir Oregon river debate
The Oregon State Game Commission and Myrtle Point Rod and Gun Club discuss Shiners found in the Coquille river. Officials note past fish samples in Washington and urge gathering specimens for study while permitting angling with licenses. County Warden Fish explains a crackdown on catching juvenile shiners viewed as young salmon, with a pre April 15 length limit of ten inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Fish
State Fish and Game Commission
Coquille
Big Debate Friday At MFE Church Two Schools Face Off
Friday evening at MFE Church a debate will decide which team enters the finals between Eugene High and Myrtle Point High. Participants include Pauline Winchell and Margaret Edmundson for Eugene's negative and William Ladd and Verna Hart for Myrtle Point's affirmative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MFE
Eugene High
Myrtle Point High
Pauline Winchell
Margaret Edmundson
Eugenee
William Ladd
Verna Hart
Myrtle Point
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Circuit Court
Robt. McCann
Fredd F. Dobbyn
Roy C. Thomas
Hood River
Lena Whitney
B. M. Weedmond
Minnie Muller
W. M. Stronmeyer
Roseburg
Marvin Irene Cook
K. W. Lawston
Prosper
Florence Coats
Henry Clark
Irene Goodrich
Corinne A. Laird
Frank Laird
Grace Hatcher
Bess Brown
Forbes Brown
Edgar A. Wilson
Dorothy Wilson
Milton Adams
Marie Adams
M. B. Tompkins
Josephine Tompkins
Calvin
Florence
Martha Gulbransen
Frank Gulbransen
Georgia Johnsen
Shirley Johnson
Minnie
Vaupel
V. V. Vaupel
Vallie
R. M. Singer
D. D. Darling
Robert Banks
Hiland Theatre
Senator Borah
C.O.D
Kitty
Rouchefoucault
Commission
United States Fisheries Department
Washington, D. C
A. E. Burghduff
F. M. Brown
Coquille Sentinel
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