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Newspaper

Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1925

Page

7

Local Notices From Myrtle Point Area Events and Visits

A series of social notes records visits and trips: Norman Holt of San Francisco stays several days with the Holt Chase Canning Co. party, the Morrells of Bandon visit, Karl Kaufman of Security Bank goes to Marshfield, W J Lindenberger travels from Holt Chase Canning, Mrs Dement and daughter Ethel visit Marshfield. Mrs F M White returns to Los Angeles. The Woman's Club meets next Tuesday at 3 at city hall for business and to hear a report on the Marshfield state convention.

Ethel of Arango Marshfield the Holt Chase: Canning Company San Francisco F. M. White Russell Dement Los Angeles Woman's Club

Surprise Birthday Party For Den Axe And Jacob Fetch

A surprise birthday party was held in the dining room of the Myrtle Poilat hotel last Saturday night. Guests enjoyed games music and dancing followed by refreshments.

den Axe Jacob Fetch Myrtle Poilat Mike Katherine Mary Fetch Ralph Sigsby Ralph Miller Tom Royer Edna and Agnes Parrish Verna

Community Notes From Coos County And Beyond

Maybelle Dey visited the Pearts in Coquille Tuesday night. Mrs. A A Schriefer spent Thursday the 27th in Powers at a Royal Neighbor picnic. Claude Nosler went to Portland Tuesday for Ford agency business. Paul Davis Austin Dodge Clyde Goodman and Will Baker were out to Dillard Sunday. The new Ford car is a good one for looks and utility. Emeryn Nosler Mrs John Gottell and two children and Miss Dorie Lieby from North Bend visited Marie Ball last Thursday. N G Perkins and Claude Moon returned from a short southern California trip. Marjorie Anderson returned to work at the Farmers store Tuesday after illness. Jack Nash wife and son returned to Powers Sunday from Marshfield. Mrs Nash is recovering from tonsil operation.

Paul Davis Austin Dodge Clyde, Goodman Will Baker Dillard John Gottell Dorie Lieby North Bend Marie Ball Jack Nash Powers Marshfield

Powers Couple Visits Myrtle Point Friends

Mr and Mrs Pat Easley of Powers spent Wednesday in Myrtle Point with friends. Mrs Easley serves as chief operator at Powers for the Cops and Curry Telephone Co.

Pat Easley Powers Myrtle Point Mrs. Easley Powers for the _ Cops and Curry Telephone Co

Endicott Family Hosts Marshfield Visitors

Mrs and Mrs S C Endicott enjoyed a Sunday visit from Dr and Mrs C W Endicott Mrs Lyons and James Lyons all of Marshfield Mrs Fay Richmond of Powers spent last Saturday in Marshfield.

S. C. Endicott C. W. Endicott Mrs. Lyons James Lyons Marshfield Fay Richmond Powers

New Ford Car Shows Major Changes in Fresh Model

The Ford line introduces a substantially redesigned car with many changes signaling a different model. A detailed lead is planned between the 10th and 16th, with Emery and Nosler expected to present the preview.

Emery & Nosler

Paper Published Under Difficulties Notes Staff Absence

The American faced a shortage of help this week with the foreman Herold Bargett away on a week long vacation in Washington to visit his father and brothers.

Herold Bargett Washington

Family Returns Home From Keiser Hospital

Mrs. Lyle Nosler and her young daughter Daphne Lee return to North Bend from Keiser hospital after a family incident involving an axe. The boy’s hand injury is described as improving as the family adjusts at home.

Lyle Nosler Daphne Lee Keiser Hospital North Bend

Ford brings changes to new car line before buying

In a brief notice from Emery and Nosler readers are told about a forthcoming car road event between the 10th and 15th. The item signals new features or changes in Ford's latest model range.

Emery & Nosler

Thompson heads to Port Orford for extended beach outing

A. G. Thompson and family left Tuesday for a beach vacation at Port Orford that may last weeks. He spoke of big fish in the Rogue River and friends expect updates on the large catches when Thompson returns home.

A. G. Thompson Port Orford

Petition Seeks Administrator for RL Weekly Estate

A probate petition filed in Coquille this week asks appointment of an administrator for the RL Weekly estate. The 15000 dollar valued property lists heirs Matella Slagle Winnie Barker Effie Adams T J Roberts Gay E Glenn M Roland L Marie and Beatrice Weekly, of Myrtle Point and surrounding towns.

RL. Weekly Estella, Slagie T. J. Weekly Coquille

Local Churches Report Week of Services and Events

Church meetings continue with sermons and youth programs. Mrs Cofield to tell life story next Tuesday evening. Presbyterian Sunday school at 10 with Elder Barklow preaching at 11. St Anne's mass schedule on first, third, and fourth Sundays. Christian Church Bible study at 10 and 7 with sermon by Allan Searle on revisions.

M. E. Church Zion Presbyterian Car St. Anne's Myrtle J. L. Carrico Christian Church Union Chan Enden Allan Searle

Frank Allen Nelson Goes to His Reward

The funeral of Frank Allan Nelson an old pioneer of Norway was held last Monday afternoon with burial at the Norway cemetery under K P lodge. He was born in Illinois April 16 1857 and died August 1925 aged 68 years four months seven days. He owned a large ranch on the road to Norway and was well known in the community. He leaves wife Amelia Nelson a daughter Mrs Gussie Weiss of Portland a son Frank of Norway and two grandchildren. The Nelson family has many friends in and around Norway who extend sincere sympathy.

Frank Allen Nelson Norway K. P. Lodge Illinois Nelson Amelia.Nelson Gussie Weiss Portland Frank Norsway

Little Tabor Boy Robert John Tabor Dies at Home

Friends of Mr and Mrs G E Tabor Myrtle Point mourn the death of their son Robert John born February 8 1919 in Moscow Idaho He passed away suddenly Saturday night at home in Marshfield after illness following a trip to Long Beach Red Bluff and a return home The Tabors recently lived in the Jake Stemmler house on the hill Mr Tabor served as cashier of the Bank of Myrtle Point until December last.

G. E. Tabor Myrtle Point Robert John Marshfield Long Beach Red Bluff Bobby Moscow Idaho Tabor Bank of Jake Stemmler

Eastern Star Lodge Meeting Set at Coquille Natal Day August 1925

Natal Day arranged for August in Coquille with Eastern Star Lodge and visiting members urged to attend. The Natal Day Association of Coos county comprises six chapters and rotates hosting duties. Next year marks the association's 25th anniversary and may be celebrated in Myrtle Point.

Coquille Coos County Myrtle Point

North Bend Couple Wed in Tuesday Wedding Trip to Seattle

Miss Frances Ray formerly of Myrtle Point and daughter of Cal Ray and Richard Mattney of North Bend were married on Tuesday night. The newlyweds departed for Seattle for their wedding trip, with Mrs Mattney a Myrtle Point native.

Frances Ray North Bend Richard Mattney Seattle Mattney Myrtle Point Cal Ray

Homer Gant Weds. Wedding Trip Ends at Coquille

Homer Gant returns to Hub Clothing in Myrtle Point after marrying Miss Nelson of Chehalis Washington. Local friends offer congratulations. Lost watch with G. T. initials on gold South Bend case reward five dollars at Security Bank Myrtle Point.

the Sentinel Coquille Homer Gant Hub Clothing Mr. Gant Miss Nelson Chehalis Washington Myrtle Point South Bend G. T Security Bank Oregon

Hawaiian Serenaders to Perform in M W A Hall Friday

A group called the Hawaiian Serenaders will present an entertainment at M. W. A. hall Friday night under the Christian Endeavor society. Native Hawaiian students from Oregon will perform to fund their schooling with proceeds directed to a good cause.

M. W. A. Hall Christian Endeavor Society Islands Oregon

Ford Announces Changes in Bodies and Chassis

The Ford company presents all steel bodies across Tudor Sedan Coupe and open cars with lowered bodies and chassis. New transmission and rear axle brakes improve reliability and performance. One piece ventilating windshield on closed cars and double ventilating on open models. Curtains open with doors on Touring and Runabout. Closed cars in color with finer upholstery and nickel radiator shells. See Emery and Nosler for full details.

Emery & Nosler

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Church of Brethren District Conference Elects Officers

The Oregon District Conference of the Churches of Brethren closed after eight days of work. Elected officers include Elder E. P. Van Dyke moderator and C H Barklow reading clerk. Leander Smith named to District Welfare Board. Next session to be at Ashland beginning the third Friday in August 1926.

The Churches of Oregon P. van Dyke Newberg C. H. Barklow Myrtle Point M. C. Lininger Ashland Leander Smith Young People’s Conference J. B. Emmert la Verne Calif C. Ernest Davis Empire Oregon

Grammar School meeting set for September 5 at 2 30 PM

Prof Summers principal of the Grammar School calls a meeting with all teachers at the Grammar School building on September 5 at 2 30 PM.

Summers

Hollow Stump Tennis Tournament Plans at Myrtle Point

E. R. Peterson of The Hollow Stump resort near North Bend arranged a tennis day in Myrtle Point starting at 9 AM. Four players were expected from Myrtle Point with teams from Roseburg Marshfield Coquillé and North Bend also showing interest.

E. R. Peterson Hollow Stump North Bend Myrtle Point Roseburg Marshfield Coquillé

Worthy Grand Matron to Visit Local O E S Chapter

The Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star will visit the chapter on the evening of Wednesday September 2 for a special meeting. All members are urged to attend and visitors from other chapters are welcome. The regular meeting follows on Thursday night September 3.

Order of the Eastern Star

Governor Pierce Attends Reception at Chandler Hotel

Governor Pierce enjoyed a reception after his speech at the theatre Sunday afternoon hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schneider and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder at the Chandler Hotel in Marshfield.

Gov. Pierce Ernest Schneider Enry Schroeder Chandler Hotel Marshfield

Honolulu Chief Justice Visits Here With Harlocker Family

Mr. James E. Coke Chief Justice of Honolulu and his wife visited from Thursday to Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Harlocker. The party plans a month in San Francisco before returning home.

James E. Coke Honolulu Chas. Harlocker Coke Harlocker San Francisco

Two Cars In Collision On Roseburg Highway

A Middle Room company car driven by J. H. Houser and a Marshfield car driven by G. R. Theiring collided on the Roseburg highway about a mile east of the Turner store Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Theiring were in the second car. both vehicles were badly damaged.

Middle Room Company J. H. Houser G. R. Theiring Marshfield

Myrtle Point Hotel Guests Listed in Last Week

Recent patrons include H. G. Wilson of Roseburg W. L. Fleming of North Bend J. L. Jewett of Bancroft C. A. Covey and wife of Portland and W. F. Bingham of Eugene.

Hotel H. G. Wilson Roseburg W. L. Fleming North Bend J. L. Jewett Bancroft C. A. Covey Portland W. F. Bingham Eugene

Guerin Hotel Guest Register Includes Visitors From Across States

Those from away registering at the Guerin Hotel list E. P. Aikroyd of Portland and many others from Oregon California Washington Montana and California. Names include A E Babcock Marchfield Kila Carmichael D Coon Carl G. Golder F W Graves G G Grove A B Draper M M Fullerton Tabe McFarland Mrs M J Hegan Al Schraid J G McClurg Joan Johnson George Treett and wives.

E. P. Aikroyd Portland A. E. Babcock Marchfield Kila Carmichael D. Coon Oregon Carl G. Golder North Bend F. W. Graves Centralia Wash G. G. Grove Willows California Medford M. J. Hegan Hail Montana al Schraid Eugene J. G. McClurg Los Angeles Joan Johnson Roseburg George Treett Grants Pass

Auto Park Arrivals

Recent arrivals at the auto park include D. R. Hamet from Cottage Grove T T. Reynolds from Springfield Oregon FE. D. Richmond from Vancouver Washington M. Riggs from Vancouver Washington C. A. Reese from San Jose California E. C. Stephens from Salem Oregon D. Stewart from Los Angeles A. J. Dougherty from Del

Auto Park D. R. Hamet Cottage Grove T T. Reynolds Springfield Oregon D. Richmond Vancouver Wash M. Riggs C. A. Reese San Jose California E. C. Stephens Salem D. Stewart Los Angeles A.J. Dougherty Del

Sommers Brothers Visit Powers Visitor From Marshfield

Mike Sommers of Powers hosted his brother P J Sommers of Marshfield for several days of visiting and family time.

Mike Sommers Powers P. J. Sommers Marshfield

Harold Alford Visits Powers with Sister Cora Sullivan

Harold Alford of Bouth Coos River gogo arrived in Powers for a visit lasting several weeks with his sister Mrs. Cora Sullivan.

Harold, Alford Bouth Coos River Gogo Powers Cora Sullivan

Bledsoes Begin Idaho Trip Via McKenzie Pass

Mr and Mrs Bledsoe left Wednesday to Idaho visiting relatives in Boise and other parts of the state traveling through McKenzie Pass en route.

Mrs. Bledsoe Idaho McKenzie Pass Boise

W C T U County Convention in Bandon Friday

The W C T U annual county convention will be held at Bandon Friday September 4 beginning at ten. Flora Williams County President. Mr and Mrs William Weiss left for Portland Tuesday night after attending the funeral of Frank Nelson father of Mrs Weiss.

Sullivan Ato Serales AD Tech Sories C. BE. Smith, Jr Portland Bandon ASME William Weiss Frank Nelson Weiss

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. B.’ Winquist Mrs. Elaig Baosali Mise Reta Grubbe Elkton New Ginghams Indian Head Woolens Dunham's Max Tweeday Norman Holt Z Ty Cextesa A. C.i Karl Kaufman Arrington’s Harold Bargelt Doris May Bingham Massachusetts, ‘School of Technology F. L. Barton Will «Landy Eee ‘Steuer Mountain States Power A. E.baker Maybelle Dey Pearts A. A. Schriefer Claude Nosler Ford Agency Emeryn iNosler N. G. W. Perkins Claude Moon Marjorie Anderson Ilness Thompson Big M. BE. Church Allen Eastern Star Lodge Ray Homer Gast Church OF Brethren Conference Justice Myrtle Point Hotel Cc. T. Uy Flora Williams Oxfords Goodyear L. H. Pearce Arage & Service Station W. R. Pahl
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