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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1924

Page

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Marshfield Area Real Estate Transfers and Notices

Weekly record shows transfers including John Eliason to John Koski lots 4 5 section 36 township 25 range 11 for 10 dollars. Austin McAfee involved in multiple parcels and divisions with 10 dollar sums along with Pacific States Lumber Co. Oakland. Marriages list several couples in Marshfield North Bend and surrounding towns. Divorces granted including Hattie Cox George Morgen and Maude Kleisner among others. Miscellaneous items include warrants called in All Cops county funds and real estate business notices.

John Eliason John Victor Koski Frank Phillips Et al Austin McAfee Dean & Co Marshfield Ira F. King E. B. Dean & Co Emmett McAfee Marsh- Seid Pacific States Lumber Co James W. J. Lineban W. J. Conrad East Marshfield Louis Hegstrom Olaf Olgon Sengstacken H. C. Noble C. K. Shawne G. W. Shelley Broadway Harry Griffin Tena Heryford Bandon William F. Adams Martha Priscilla Chenss North Bend Frank Aleten Roh Bable L. Wroe Wm. D. Levack Coquille Irma Loulee Richardson Leo H. Bush Elvie Cook Williams Deadrich Ivy Carter Necth Bend Wich Miller Frances Brock Agnes Tripp Myrtle ‘Point Hazel Pease Steve Penss Rose Ellen Anderson Atte Chas. J. Anderson Cora Cornwall Jack Cornwaill Eugene Jergie Christiana Ann Jergie Ormer Hattie E. Cox Joseph C. Cox Leeta M. Burton Fred W. Barton Frank Moses Hazel L. Moses Cops General Road Fund Emma F. Stutsman Stateman & Company Coos Bay M. M Ulysses Josephine May

Coos County Club Forms At Oregon Normal School

Coos county representation at Monmouth includes 32 members from Marshfield North Bend Coquille Myrtle Point Powers with detailed names listed. Officers elected December 4 establish the Coos County Club to boost the Oregon Normal School and support the Bettex O. N. 8. Society with social events and active promotion.

Coos County Monmouth Oregon Normal School Marshfield Mary McKelvie Irene Woodworth Josephine Savage Erma Cobb Jeanette Miller Norma Cobb Esther Danielson Kathryn Marsh Edna Rees Florence Smith Vera Bensson North Bend Terecia Sandine Helen Laird Louise Conner Maxine Eliott Nellie James Ines Lundstrom Clara. L. Hon Effie Quinn Oregon Normal Alberta Dean

Local News Highlights From Bridge Area

Mendocino region notes a trip to Southern California by Mr. and Mrs. W A Lett and Orlin to visit Wilma in Long Beach with relatives, plus Mrs. Sarah Williams of Myrtle Point. Attended operetta in Myrtle Point. indoor picnic honors several birthday anniversaries at Mrs. Lucy Culver’s. Bridge school to stage a Christmas program Friday night.

W. A. Lett Orlin Southern California Wilma Seaside Long Beach Mr. Lett Sarah Williams Myrtle Point Frank Culver Maude Dorothy Hooton Lucy Culver James Culver Lilah Luttrell Lou Hooton Dwight Culver W. A. Leet Roy Luttrell Everett Lisle Charles M. Parker Kerrigan Alex Hatfield Bridge School J. D. Benham Sumner H. H. Brownson FH. C. Bryant Marshfield Austin

Roseburgr Commandant highlights savings at old pelchers home

The Commandant of the Roseburgr old pelchers home outlines cost saving measures and improved efficiency. Officials emphasize prudent budgeting, staffing adjustments, and maintenance reductions to extend operations while preserving resident care.

Roseburgr Old Pelchers

Royal Neighbors Enjoy Social Meeting and Skit Night

At the regular meeting about 75 members attended and nine applications were initiated and voted on. The highlight was a bright skit staged by Mesdames Swinson Carey and Evans, with the hall trimmed in Neigh bor colors by the decorating committee led by Mrs Hazelwood. Refreshments followed as members noted the year’s good meetings and camaraderie.

Mesdames Swinson Carey Evans

Awe Elects Officers At Methodist Ladies Aid

At the regular meeting of the Ladies Aid at the church parlors on Friday officers were elected: Lucy Barker president Gladys Gano vice president Gladys Evans secretary and Mollie Schriefer treasurer.

Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church Lucy Barker Gladys Gano Gladys Evans Mollie Schriefer

Uncle Tommy diary notes from Glendale to Los Angeles 1924

Thomas and Ada Barklow write from Glendale California in December 1924 describing travel to Pasadena Long Beach and Huntington Beach. They recount meetings with Oregon acquaintances church programs and Amy McFeason temple performances. Ada’s health improves as Tommy stays busy with furniture work and painting.

Uncle Tommy Glendale California Pasadena Long Beach Brethren Church Lawer College Billy Roberts Myrtle Point Neil Mooman Huntingdon Beach Wilma Lett George Cari Oregon C. KE. Bess Amy McFeason Angebex Temple Coos County Thomas Ada Barklow

Bald Bill and Local Visitors Share News

Bald Bill reports visitors at the John Neal home in Broadbent and relatives in the area. George Mullen and son Harry start timber felling in their camp, using a Fordson donkey to haul logs after a recent purchase. Albert Bright suffers grippe while Minnie Lusk recovers from illness. Mrs. Culbertson hosts a birthday dinner. Ed Jenkins travels via Coquille on business. J S Chambers visits from Marshfield. Mrs Culbertson visits Watson home in Myrtle.

Robert Parrish John Neal Broadbent George Mullen Harry J. S. Chambers Marshfield Albert Bright Grippe Lige Culbertson Ed Jenkins

Broadbent Schools Prepares Christmas Exercises Evening

The Broadbent Schools will hold Christmas exercises and entertainment on Tuesday evening December 28 at 7 00 at the school house. All patrons are urged to attend.

Broadbent

Cleaver Resigns from State Prohibition Post

George Cleaver has resigned from his state prohibition department position amid unclear next steps. Information received outlines a three week period with no immediate action announced.

George Uy Cleaver Forceme It Department

Death of Charles Morehouse in Pasadena

The notice reports the death of Charles Morehouse in Pasadena California on Sunday. He was the son of J D Barklow and an early North Fork settler who later moved to California.

Charles Morehouse Pasadena California Mr. Morehouse J. D. Barklow North Fork California

Samuel Gompers Dead Leader of American Labor

Samuel Gompers founder and long time head of major labor groups died in San Antonio Texas at age 74. Born in London England January 21 1850 he rose from a cigar maker’s son to a national labor icon guiding the American Federation of Labor and other unions. His body lay in state in Washington before interment at Sleepy Hollow New York with honors paid along the route by workers and attendees.

Samuel Gompers America Mexico Texas San Antonio London England Es Abe Ameticat Federa- Some Apa United Mine Workers New York City Sophia Julian New York

Union High Closes for Christmas Holiday Recess

Union High will close Tuesday afternoon for Christmas recess and reopen the morning of Monday, January after a two week break.

Union High

Storm Hits Southwestern Oregon Snowbound Through Region

Snow coats Coos county with about three inches of wet accumulation. Cold snap follows with 18 above zero then 10 above, freezing pipes and cars. Northwest sees widespread frost, Portland snow, and Willamette Valley cold. stockmen may need to start feeding as hay runs short.

Coos County Northwest Portland Willamette Valley Oregon Baker Washington Idaho

Unique Theatre Schedule Features Bebe Daniels Roadshow

Unique Theatre presents Shadows of Pare and International News on Tuesday andWednesday. Bebe Daniels stars in Dangerous Money with Stage Fright, a two reel comedy. Rod La Roque and Jacqueline Roque appear in Code of the Sea and Always Late. Tomorrow's Love and Low Bridge Century comedies Saturday.

Bebe Daniels Rod la Roque Jacqueline

Evangelists from Australia to Hold Meetings in Myrtle Point

Messrs Toogood and Searle evangelists from Australia will visit Myrtle Point to conduct Evangelistic meetings at the Church of Christ. The series begins December 21 and runs nightly except Saturdays into January. Toogood, a young preacher with war and YMCA service, has held posts in Victoria and Gisborne NZ before studying in the United States. Searle will lead singing and has worked with Melbourne evangelists and the Kellums Richards company. he aims to draw the town to full participation and a successful series.

Messrs Victoria Australia Church of Christ Gisborne New Zealand Toogood U S. A Churches of Christ Allan G Searle Melbourne Kellums- Richards Evangelistic Company Eugene Oregon Searle Myrtle Point

Spirituelle gown sparks fashion chatter in Mer tale

In a fashion note from Mer, Edna remarks on Connie's gown, joking about its spirituelle look while teasing the material’s abundance. The exchange hints at style trends and social chatter in the town.

Connie Edna Mer

Mail service resumes in Myrtle Point after month layoff

Mail service in Myrtle Point restarts after a month suspension caused by the Southern Pacific train stoppage. Washington and Bryant approvals allow Marshfield to ship at 8:00 a m and return by 5:60 p m enabling night Portland connections. Stages link with Bandon boats, aiding southern residents and local businesses. Outgoing mail forms completed by 1 p m and morning mail arrives by 10 a m.

Myrtle Point Southern Pacific Portland Okeh Washington Bryant Powerings Marshfield

Clarke family crosses continent in two weeks by car

Robert Clarke his wife and daughter and his parents Dr and Mrs D H Clarke drove from Massachusetts to California in two weeks. They are now en route to visit their brother and son Dr D H Clarke and his family for the holidays.

Robert Clarke D. H. Clarke Massachusetts California

Forged Fingerprints Spark Doubt in Identification

A late report from Albert Wehde of Chicago claims fingerprints can be forged, challenging the idea of fingerprints as indisputable identifiers. If proven possible, other reliable means of positive identification may be needed.

Albert Wehde Chicago

Christmas Program and Church Services Schedule

The Church of Jeb invites all to Brethren Sunday services with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching. M. E. Church lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and sermons at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Christmas program planned for Monday evening December 22 guided by Pastor Omer Idso urging devotion to God and nation.

Church of Jeb. Brethren Bonday Apnanapealementens M. E Epworth League Omer Idso

News of the League Religions Listed by Nation

The article catalogs the predominant religions across League of Nations member countries. It pairs each nation with its main faith or faiths, noting Roman Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Buddhist, Hindu, Shia and other beliefs as present in regions such as Abyssinia Albania Belgium China India Japan and many others.

League of Nations Abyssinia Albania Argentine Republic Australia Belgium Bolivia Brazil British Empire Bulgaria Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Czechoslovakia Denmark Hungary India Irish Free State Italy Japan Latvia Liberia Lithuania Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Panama Paraguay Persia Peru Poland Portugal Roumania Salvador Kingdom of the Siam South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Uruguay Venezuela

Eugene Stock Advances Local Pottery Tiling Factory

Eugene Stock subscribes locally to fund a pottery and fire tiling factory project. The move aims to boost regional industry with new production capacity and job creation.

Eugene—Stock Fieer

Fire Friday Evening Destroys Rooms in Clinton House

A Friday evening fire at the Clinton residence on Sixth Street destroyed two front rooms and an attic, caused by coal oil used to light a kitchen fire. Damage is estimated at $500 to the building with substantial loss to occupant Mr. Smith, who was unharmed. Fire crews praised for rapid response and ongoing weekly drills. A later 11:50 a.m. blaze at Olaf Perkins’ residence on Sth and Ash streets caused about $200 in damages, with insurance and a possible $200 extra for termite repairs, confined to a back bedroom and bathroom.

V. Clinton Sixth Street Smaith Cu.tinately Smith Olaf Perkins Sth Ash Streets Parkins

Memorial Service in Congress for President Wilson

The 68th Congress paused on the 15th to honor former President Woodrow Wilson. Dr Edwin Alderman of the University of Virginia delivered the eulogy in the House chamber, following a prayer by the House chaplain and a benediction by the Senate chaplain.

68Th Congress Woodrow Wilson House of Representatives Edwin Alderman Wilson University of Virginia Congress Alderman House Senate

Wild cat shot by Lloyd Jarvis with pack of dogs

Lloyd Jarvis and his dog pack treed and shot a large wild cat on the Middle Fork. The hide stretched over four feet, noted as one of the region’s largest. He also reported two bucks and a doe carcasses from recent garment killings and urged a bounty and higher cougar penalties in game code revisions. Albany utilities tax data listed Linn county investments by several firms.

Lloyd ‘Jarvis Middle Fork Lloyd Game Commission

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EAL News Cook County Club Royal Neighbors Awe Tommy Los Angeles Coon Comaty Geo. Cleaver Samuel Gompers Des Sarantonig American Federation Southwestern Oregor Unique Theatre Charge Jeek Services News OF the League R. J. Clinton Albany Linn County Mountain States Paper Co Oregon Electric
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