City Council Holds Changeover With New Officials
At the Monday night meeting the old city administration retired and the new officers assumed duties. Mayor Schroeder named Claud H. Giles city attorney and Dr W L Pemberton health officer. R A Redell faced opposition for marshal but was placed in office with broad support after a mayoral vote. A petition urged stricter law enforcement and renewed community consciousness regarding liquor laws.
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P. W
Laird
Angther
Schroeder
Whitaker
R. A. Redell
Redell
Church Council
Sunday School Union
Discovery of iron ore south of Powers sparks industry growth
A letter argues a large high grade hematite ore body near Powers could drive southwestern Oregon steel industry. It cites lignite coal potential to yield anthracite, plus Rogue River hydro and a possible transcontinental corridor as keys to development. The author urges local press and business groups to push exploration and investment.
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Powers
Oregon
Germany
Saar
Marshfield senator elect seeks early input on forthcoming session
Wheel Senator-Elect Charles Hall of Marshfield asks county officers and commissions in Curry and nearby counties for written or phone feedback on prospective legislation. He notes a forty day session limits consideration and urges residents to share opinions now. The Marshfield News notes his editorial appeal amid local industry talks and ore developments.
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Charles Hall
Marshfield
Cops
Curry
August milk pools show strong results for Oregon Dairy League
Local officers report December closing of the August milk and cream pools. Members receive cream and milk checks with higher earnings than other buyers. First quality cheese rose from 45 to 80 percent, aided by more dairymen delivering top raw milk. Net earnings show milk pool 2.316 and cream pool 69799, with figures based on butterfat and cents per pound.
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Oregon Dairymen's League
League
Lead arsenate forms and application for caterpillars
Powdered lead arsenate is usually better than paste forms. If the weather is remote from the place of manufacture the paste is likely dried or frozen before use. A solution of one pound of acid lead arsenate to four hundred gallons of water killed small tent caterpillars, according to farm chemistry notes.
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Hieenip Glee Ret
Raids smash moonshine outfit near Bridge location
Constable R A Redell raided a two mile above Bridge site on the R C Endicott tract. The hidden camp, hard to reach by water, contained two stoves for heating mash, about 15 gallon casks, raisin mash, liquor, and gear. No arrests were made as no one was found at the location.
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R. A. Redell
Bridge
R. C. Endicott
Consolidation Talk At City Hall Aids Rural Schools
The Commercial club sponsored a Tuesday night meeting at the city hall to discuss consolidating school districts in the area. Superintendent Mulkey argued education multiplies wealth by increasing acquired ability, noting eight-grade limits in one-room schools and gains from consolidated campuses. Claud H. Giles presented district data from Myrtle Point and other districts, highlighting valuations and tax details.
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Commercial Club
Tépre- Shee
Mulkey
Claude H
Gileu-Claude
D. L. Buckingham
Mexico
Russia
Switzerland
Claud H. Giles
Coquille
Myrtle
Three Deaths Reported in Section With Notable Pioneers
Three deaths occurred in this section with one on Monday and another on Tuesday. Two of the deceased are named as pioneers of Coos County Jesse Young and John Whittington.
Death of Marian Rookard at Bridge
Marian Rookard six died Monday from bronchial pneumonia in Bridge. Funeral services conducted by Elder Thomas Barklow at Bridge on Wednesday.
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Marian
James Rookard
Bridge
Thomas Barklow
Mrs Amelia Willicutt Dies at Home of Son in New York State
Mrs Amelia Willicutt aged 77 years 3 months 6 days died Monday at the home of her son Paul B Willicutt near Remote. A native of New York state she died after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held at Bridge on Wednesday.
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Amelia- Willicut
Amelis
Willicutt
Paul
B. Wiillicutt
New York State
Bridge
Pioneer resident Culbertson dies at 89 in McKinley home
William Culbertson a longtime North Fork pioneer died at his McKinley home on Monday December 6 at age 89. He was a Virginia native and funeral services were scheduled for today December 9.
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Willigsin Culbertsen
William Culbertson
North Fork
McKin‘ley
Mr. Culbertsof
Virginia
John Whittington Pioneer Resident Dies at 72
John Whittington a longtime resident died at his home on Tuesday December 7 at age 72 The cause of death pneumonia He was born in North Carolina Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment in the Whittington cemetery
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John Whittington
Disturbance Rumors Light. Few Affected at Local Plants
The report notes only a small number of layoffs or no-shows at nearby plants and camps. It suggests a potential 130 disturbance of business locally, with workers pushing for meal price reductions aligned to company pricing doctrine.
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Margifield
Ney
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