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25 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
1
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Myrtle Point council weighs changes to street parking streets and bank cuts while delaying a deep parking plan. The meeting covers water supply delays, a high school matter, and a discussion on water rents with a property owner.
Mew Bakery moves operations to Myrtle Point with a new electric oven in the Tree building. Mr Russell reports the oven works well as retail work continues from the hotel building. The firm, fire-driven earlier loss in May, now resumes full business amid community support.
At a Port of Coquille River meeting in city hall on Tuesday evening permit was granted to GC C Carter to dump logs into the river at Arago. A breakwater project near Broadbent at two points is nearly finished at a cost of about 6000, with walls to prevent land erosion.
Upper Floras Creek correspondent reports a post office investigator visited Broadbent and Langlois to assess a possible mail route. Officials seek bids and cost estimates for weekly twice weekly and daily service. Local support grows with praise for Congressmen Hawley and Broadbent citizen Fred Trad urging road construction.
City officials discuss water shutoffs for nonpayment and dog licensing rules. Council members Baynes Dement and Gillen weigh in on sprinkling limits and enforcing licenses while debates include lines for multiple users on a single water line and potential action by the dog catcher.
Mrs. G C Moore reports bug sightings including locusts and scorpions in the area. The American office recalls two scorpions found about eleven years ago near Bingham Creek mouth by Harry Hampton and Salmon Creek. Since a scorion was found at the Weekly logging camp two weeks ago, boys now check their beds before sleeping.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Kiem recent Myrtle Point arrivals purchase the Marigold on Fifth Street from Mrs I G Bingham and plan to reopen this week or next. Mr Kiem served in the Asiatic fleet in Chinese waters. Mrs Kiem hires a cook and will offer home baked goods and pastries at the Marigold confectionery.
Mike Breuer of Bandon acquired the Sugarleaf school property formerly District 37, including an old schoolhouse and 1.5 acres split by the Roseburg highway, seven miles from Myrtle Point, for 102.75 dollars. He bought it due to a ranch adjoining the site.
Bud Emery says a 12 passenger air plane with men from New York will land at Dlake along the Rogue River where Illahe provides the only safe landing along the stream.
In Portland a meeting of stockholders was held to obtain signatures freeing Mr. Kruse from charges tied to alleged violations of Oregon corporation laws. District Attorney Bedingfield said signing would not affect the case. Kruse, who opposed extracting oil from Myrtle leaf, posted a $2,000 cash bond and awaits trial.
Mr and Mrs Len Braden and daughter Lorene of Salem arrived Friday evening to visit relatives. Mrs Braden is a daughter of Mr Dement. The Bradens will camp at Broadbent for a Home while Mr Braden, a contractor, works on remodeling the house on the Ellie Dement ranch recently purchased from Mrs Hermann.
A letter from Wallace Dement written in Venice describes his European tour with a university club and his expectation to return home early in September.
The letter from Mrs Hopkins, formerly of Forest Grove, Oregon, details a year abroad in France and Greece. She notes Paris sights like the Eiffel Tower Notre Dame and the Seine, describes learning French, French meals with fresh bread fruit and strawberries, and life in Fontainebleau with friends while awaiting return to Forest Grove.
Rev Chas Hulet and family returned Tuesday from a six week auto trip to Kansas City Kans and states including Kansas Missouri Iowa and Colorado. They traveled via Redding Susanville Reno Salt Lake Craig Steamboat Springs Denver and passed through Tennessee Pass West Yellowstone and Pocatello before reaching Weiser Eugene and home. They reported good roads and noted modern travel speeds compared with earlier decades. William Hulet accompanied them but left at Redmond to return to a ranch near Merrill.
Myrtle Point joined county chamber of commerce members in North Bend Friday evening as Gov. Patterson and state highway commissioners inspected the Roosevelt highway. Attending from Myrtle Point were A. C. Chase Elmer Russell E J Schneider Clark Fensler Henry A Schroeder Henry Rosslow A J Radabaugh L P Linn Sam Johnston Dal King and Walter Laird.
Dr. L. L. Summerlin, who bought the practice and equipment of Dr. E. C. Spires, took charge of the Mast and Wilson hospital office last week. He and his family leased the Jim Endicott residence on Sixth Street to make their home.
The Ladies of the Presbyterian Aid met yesterday at Lewellen grove in Norway with Myrtle Point and Norway Community Club members attending. Mrs Ed Lewellen was absent due to illness. A social afternoon preceded a luncheon prepared by hostesses, with plans for future Norway ladies hosting.
The writer notes widespread mourning among French people and many dogs in the streets. They describe Paris traffic as fast and chaotic yet with few accidents, a contrast to New York's punctuality. Breakfast in Paris hotels is praised, maids clean rooms daily, and costs are low. the letter closes with a family trip to Bandon Hoaday and greetings to several individuals.
Prof H W Lever and family returned from an extended auto trip through Ohio Michigan Illinois Iowa and via the Lincoln highway to Omaha Weiser Idaho and the John Day valley They found the John Day valley the most beautiful sight and plan to enter the football season with Myrtle Point in top form.
The Church of the Brethren in Myrtle Point hosts delegates from eight churches for a district conference attracting about seventy five out of town guests. Sessions include child welfare, ministerial meetings, sermons by Fahnestock, Ritter, Pratt, Flory, Eldenberger, Barnett, and young folks summer assembly with stereoptical views by Davis and Flory.
J C McCulloch paid a $10 fine in Justice E A Dodge's court for speeding on Eighth Street. A Mast son was picked up for speeding on Eighth Street. his license is missing. Council discussed warning drivers to curb speed on Eighth Street, part of the state highway, and Marshal Culver pledged to apprehend fast drivers citywide.
J. N. Gearhart found his Ford parked on a street overnight. In the morning the horn rubber had been stolen, but the surveyor's instruments inside the car were left untouched.
Citizens at the Myrtle Point chamber meeting planned free warning cards to deter peddlers and agents after several suspicious visits, including a carpet seller and a linoleum hawker. The notice urged homeowners not to buy from itinerant sellers and promised a swift complaint process. The Farmers Picnic at Norway Grove was also announced with speeches and sports noted by the Grange.
The congregation celebrated a dinner in their new basement Tuesday with a large crowd and baskets. Dr S J Chaney from Eugene attended for the dinner and quarterly conference and Rev and Mrs Idso will be retained another year. Also reported: Dr Chaney Strevey and Rev Idso traveled to Port Orford to dispose of the parsonage. Elder Leander Smith elected to represent Oregon district at the June Oakland annual conference.
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