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Newspaper

Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1925

Page

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Marshfield navigative team leads in Coast League event

The Marshfield squad and five named rivals including Myrtle Point Willam Lada and Huge Gurney claimed victory in a coastal league meet. North Bend defeated Coquille while Set first place is noted. A later tiebreak is planned to settle standings.

Sumiday Gilad Marshfield Myrtle Point Willam Lada Huge Gurney North Bend Coquille

Carnival Night at Weedman Hall Featured Diverse Entertainment

A night at Weedman hall showcased a candy booth, a fish pond, and a Gypsy tent along with a refreshment booth. Decorations themed with hearts framed performances by locals including H Clarke, Ray, Thelma Pearson, Sam Jeha ntom, and Mrs O H Clarke. Special mentions praised Mr Johnston's makeup and the event as neighbors enjoyed the variety amid rumors of a next show.

New York H. Clarke Les Ray Thelma Pearson Jes Sam Jehantom Mr. Johnston Piras

Pecan and North Bend Schedule For Local Events

Fragmented text lists a series of venue pairings including Coquille Marshfield Myrtle Point Bandon and North Bend with a fall calendar. It mentions PTA programs this Friday and a patriotic program to support local youngsters.

Nes Konm Jane Wel

Gasoline Men Organize in Local Board

The group elected officers Archie Walker of Coquille as first vice president Harvey Gernea of Merth Bend as second vice president ScA Whitacre of Marshfield as secretary and E E Capps of Bandon as treasurer.

Sng Stew Eesgents Archie Walker Coquille Harvey Gernea Merth Bend Sca

Illustrated lecture at Craigtien Church by Rev Purnell

An illustrated lecture by Rev. Mr. Purnell will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 in Craigtien Church. Slides will accompany the talk on Australia and New Zealand. Purnell has addressed large audiences in Coquille North Bend and Matchfield, where he was well received. A collection will be taken. All are welcome.

Carigtien Purnell Sildes Australia New Zealand Purnel Talbon

Sunday and Monday February 22 1 2

D W Griffiths greatest achievement Way Dewan East with Lik Danie and ware on soca y Quite ry a ay he Cite gaan tee eet

Way Dewan East Lik Danie

Property transfers and notices listed in Marshfield area records

Legal notices list numerous property transfers in Marshfield and North Bend areas including lots and blocks in Ball, Swepmey’s First additions, and South Marshfield. Also recorded are divorces granted, marriages, and estate actions plus a Floyd case note.

Senate Considers Child Labor Amendment Bill In House

After hours of debate the Senate focused on House Bill No. 426 to refer the Child Labor amendment to voters, with the bill taking priority over other measures before the chamber.

Senate

Supreme Court Denies Reversal in Peare Covell Case

The court declines to reverse the sentence for Hang L. W. Peare and Covell. Judge Kefidall indicates both are to be executed on the same day, with a potential date set for Friday March 13.

L. W. Peare Supreme Court Kefidall Peare Covell Hamng Sdate

Mothers & Daughters Club Elects Officers

At the recent meeting of the Mothers and Daughters Club officers were elected for the coming year. The home of Mrs Nelson was chosen for the first Friday in March to host the next gathering.

Mothers & Daughters Club Nelson

Bids Open for Myrtle Point Bridge and Roosevelt Highway Work

Bids will be opened at the Multnomah hotel in Portland at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday February 26 for the Myrtle Point bridge construction and Roosevelt highway resurfacing from Bandon to the Carry county line and other segments. Specifications call for 790 feet of excavations 13000 lineal feet of piling 205 cubic yards of concrete 21000 pounds of reinforcement 40000 board feet of lumber 129000 feet of structural steel and 1390 lineal feet of truss superstructure. Other bids include bridges over Fierag creek Merteneek and Willer as the highway commission reviews proposals.

Multnomah Portland Myrtle Point Bandon-Curry County Roosevelt Highway Cegquille River Bandon Carry County Line Denmark Sixes” River Highway Commission Weidges Fierag Creek Merteneek Will

Lundy Cheese Factory Hosts Lively Saturday Event

On Saturday evening February 14 the Lundy Cheese factory buzzed with patrons enjoying a feast of sandwiches cakes cheese and coffee. Ice cream overflowed as guests praised the facility and forecast brighter results ahead with confidence in Mr Nelson as a cheeseman unlikely to be beaten.

Lundy Nelson

St Valentines Masquerade Delights Local Social Set

A large crowd attended a St Valentine masquerade ball at Woodmen hall hosted by Mr and Mrs E J Schmeider Roy Osborne Henry Schroeder and Chris Meller. Prizes went to best costumes while Elsie Moller and Elise Cutler served at the punch bowl amid a red heart themed decor.

E Ij. Sehmeider Roy Osborne Henary A. Schroeder Chris Meller Hutts Natednalaty Misa Elsie Moller Elise Cutler Aeeast Edna Throne Bowers Ray Dement R. C. Bowers Kari Kaufman Clarke Fensler W. E. Landy Ed Roberts Henry Roeslow Bud Emery Flentge Perkins Ellis Dement Guy Mann Harry Dement Elmer Bushnell Ralph Kring Percy Schroeder A. Cc. Chase Murphy Charles Harlocker D. W. Giles Ernest Clausen Robert Fearnley Ralph Wilson H. G. Hermann G. L. McKay N. G. W. Perkins Schillings Fred S. Bynon BR. Buggee G. E. Tabor Marshfield Edne Throne Helen; Billings Bridge Mabel Lundy Messrs Orvin Gant C. W. Gano E .M. Dryndale Chet Huling Mervin Moller Scout Haselwood Cooper Thompson L. L. Graham Eugene

Business Outlook Good Se. J. Loney Report

Se J Loney and wife return from the east noting optimism in business. He reports strong lumber demand in spring and summer, with winter delays hurting building. He predicts the west will feel the stimulus soon as eastern prices rise and bootlegging quoted at six quarts for 25 dollars.

Se. J. Loney New York Washington

Birth Notices for William Eads Child

Mr and Mrs William Eads announce the birth of their child on February 5 1836 with the name likely Levey Back Levey and an adjacent name fragment.

Wiliam Eads Treday An & Nari Back Levey

Bridge to Build School From Community Efforts

A fragmented note suggests a near consensus to fund and construct a school through local community actions and collaborative support. The text hints at participation and regional involvement to achieve the project.

Local score recap as Myrtle Point battles Powers and Coos River

Friday night basketball results show Myrtle Point 26 14 over Powers while Coos River tops Neath Bead with 18 points. Bandon defeats Marshfield 12 10 amid high fouls as teams struggle at the line.

Beheol Wee Leek Cogailipzs Aragers Myrtle Marthfield North Bend Coes River Myrtle Point Powers Boars Gale Coss River Cots River Neeth Bead Coos River Bandon Marshield Marshfield

City council weighs alley lights and dog licenses

The council rejected a petition for alley lights due to lack of funds while referring a request for a street light at Grand and Maple to the Street committee. Rockwell got a $2,200 Sixth Street residence permit. Culver became City Marshal. Beer for the fire company cost 300 feet from A. G. Lang Co. Dance hall ordinance cut to 5 dollars. a new ordinance draft ordered. Dog licenses set at 2 dollars for males, 3 dollars for females. curfew to be signaled by siren at 8 PM Saturdays. mufflers enforcement urged within city limits.

Gr and Maple Street Committee Rockwell Sixth Street W. Culver A. G. Lang Co Kennals

New Chief of Police Appointed by City Council

At the mid monthly city council meeting the mayor named FP W Culver as Chief of Police. The report notes that Culver has died several years ago.

W. Culver Culver

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Reports New Members and Plans

The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly meeting with 30 percent attendance. 34 new members were reported as the drive continues, and a park committee outlined year plans while a building association to ease housing congestion was explained. next meeting set for Tuesday, March.

Fhe Chamber~ of Commerce Sp. A . Russell Debaise Macking Baynes Mammittes Aed Jack Barker Budi Ae Wes Ema Mell Horton Eugene Building Association Messrs Chase Clin Tom Myrtle Point Thhe City Hall

Siren to Sound for Curfew Enforcement Each Evening

The fire siren will be used for the curfew law and sounded each evening at 8 00 p m with a short blast. Citizens are warned not to mistake it for a fire alarm and are informed the test will occur nightly to keep the system in working order for true fire emergencies.

Roads Improving On Cocs Reneburg Highway

Bright sunshine has melted water on the Cocs Reneburg highway as crews work to drag the road and stabilize the surface. The scene reflects steady progress on the project with days of favorable weather aiding completion.

Cocs-Reneburg

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