Rose Gift to Oregon State Chamber Meeting
A garland of roses and fruit boxes were presented at a State Chamber of Commerce gathering in Myrtle Point. The misread text mentions strawberries, pears, and ripened produce, with unclear references to a California victory and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
Chanmrber
Ldesh
State Chamber of Commerce
Budg Aid
Acton
Ili
Caifersna
Myrtle Point Commie
Wi J. Sihrieder
Western conspiracies swirl around treasury and reclamation bill
Eastern newspapers urge Carmi Thompson of Ohio while senators from the west face pressure from Demers supporters. The debate centers on the Smith McNary reclamation bill and allegations of loot by a western candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Internee
Representative Mandell
Wyoming
Carmi Thompson
Ohio
Treasury
BALD HILL Community Notes Highlight Local Moves
Miss Inez Lask returns from Portland where she taught for a year. Miss Edna Parrish plans to start school at Myrtle Point this week. Dorothea Bright resumes Coquille study after a short home visit. Wallace Martin and Fred Parrey drive to Cedar Point this week. Mrs. Henry Strong recovers at Myrtle Point hospital after an operation. Mrs. Vina Bright and son visit Bandon after holidays with J. D. Bright. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stinson work in a camp at Powers. Stinson serves as cook. Mr. and Mrs. Lige Culbertson spend holidays with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Lask
Portland
Edna Parrish
Myrtle Point
Dorothea Bright
Coquille
Wallace Martin
Fred Parrey
Cedar Point
Henry Strong
Myrtle Point Hospital
Vina Bright
Langlois
Bandon
J. D. Bright
Jim. Stinson
Powers
Stinson
Lige Culbertson
Correction on Masonic elective officers titles
In last week issue the official Masonic installation titles were misprinted. Correct names listed: Redell W M Mary Mitte S W Ellis Dement J W K H Hansen Treasurer Liner on Tike W Giles J S Wm Lundy Tyler.
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Masonic Order
Aang
Redell
W. M. Mary Mitte
Ellis Dement
K. H. Hansen
Treaserer
Tike
Ie - Z
W. Giles
Wm. Lundy
Tyler
Myrtle Point Endures Severe Wind and Rain Storm
A heavy wind and rain storm hit Myrtle Point on Saturday night, the worst of the season. Winds from the south reached gale force along the coast with 70 mile per hour gusts, rain came in sheets with lightning and thunder, and storm warnings were in effect statewide.
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Myrtle Point
New Car Delivery Schedule At Randle Department Store
The Randle department store will use a Dodge delivery car for city and country runs from next week. Ran dall will operate weekly deliveries to Bridge and Powers, with the first trip slated for Powers Way on Tuesday and to Bridge on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randle
Pearce
MY. Randall
Bridge
Powers
Powers Way
Fitdag Ti Bridge
Health Notes on Water, Diphtheria, and Local Deaths
Typhoid contaminated water found in Preusabht Point prompts health office notice for testing samples. A new diphtheria related death occurs at Bay Park after untreated sore throat. The health department reports 143 nose and throat cultures with one carrier identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Héalth Office
Méauwhiidld
Bay Park
Health Department
Farm Reminders on Turkey Rearing and Hatch Prep
Oregon poultry guidance notes profitable turkey farming with free range. Plan shelters, incinerator and thermometer orders now. Prepare to hatch in January with lighting and feed additives, curtain fronts for cold spells, and water potash to prevent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Howe
O. A. C. Exp
Woman's Club Special Meeting January 16 1928
The Woman's Club will hold a special meeting at the club room on Wednesday January 16 1928 at 2 30 pm All members are asked to attend and bring a note to be left at the club rooms for a matter of great importance. By order of the club secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
President Harding vetoes Buragm pension bill for veterans
President Harding yesterday vetoed the Buragm pension bill which would raise Civil War veterans pensions from 50 to 78 dollars monthly and aid 47 Mexican and Spanish war veterans. The veto stalls the measure as its sponsor plans to seek a veto override vote today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Bureti
War Stamps Being Cashed At Myrtle Point
Many people cash saving stamps issued in 1948 as they mature with interest ceasing during the war effort. About 160000 dollars in bonds and stamps around Myrtle Point vary from five to one thousand dollars. Some redeem for cash while others buy government bonds or notes as children save rather than spend on candy and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Nee
Rebecca J Binkley Burial Report Details
Rebecca Jackson Binkley was brought here from Portland last Friday for burial. She left Ohio about two years ago and lived in Bandon and Myrtle Point until about a month ago. She moved to Portland with her daughter and was associated with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Baralts in Minidress Pee Ald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Jackson Binkley
Portland
Pittsburg Beats Stanford In High Scoring Armistice Match
The University of Pittsburg football team defeated Stanford Jr. University at Fillet Alto with a 16 to q score. Toledo High toppled Corvallia High in Corvallis by 82 to 0. Pennsylvania State College lost to the State College team in Pasadena with a 14 to ? score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pittsburg
Stanford ,Jr. University
Lést Nigeth
Fille Alto
Toledo High
Toledo
Ohio
Corvallia
Corvallis
Pennsylvania State College
University State College
Pasadena
Junior Officials Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of the Zimior officials at Woodan Hall on Saturday January 6 at 2 30 p m. All interested are asked to govern themselves accordingly.
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Zimior
Woodan Jhall
P. m. AH
President’s call for economic conference faces Senate test
Senator Borah and Senator Lodge clash over an amendment to the appropriations bill to urge a White House led gathering of governments for an economic conference. Lodge warns the move could harm negotiations. Borah withdraws his resolution after talks with the foreign relations chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Séhatet Wateon
Indiana
Ledge
Thittee
Europe
United States
Borah
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
W Lee Ray and Wife Mark Their Thirty Second Wedding Anniversary
A New Year gathering of 35 guests celebrated Mr. and Mrs. W Lee Ray for their 32nd anniversary. Guests included two brides present, Mrs Howard Rackleff and Mrs Ray, though Mrs Rackleff’s hours as a bride were few.
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W. Lee Ray
New Year Bells Echo For Joy At Point Welcome 1923
The 1928 year ended and 1923 began at Myr tle Point as bells rang to awaken residents. Mahy retired from watching the old year out yet others joined in the family chorus and New Year cheer. private parties filled the wait as watch meetings were not reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Mahy
John S Coke Nominated U S Attorney for Oregon
President Harding nominated John S Coke for U S Attorney District of Oregon on December 30. Confirmation followed Tuesday and Coke plans to move from Coos County to Portland to serve, resigning soon and leaving potential successors discussed among state officials and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
John S. Coke
United States
District of Oregon
Pris
Judge Coke
Coos County
Portland
kMate
Diatrick
Coke
Olcott
Tom T. Bennett
J. T. Bradd
Geo. P. Topping
Bandon
John C. Kendall
Marshfield
Coke Confirmed as U S Attorney for Oregon District
The senate confirmed Judge John S. Coke of Marshfield to be United States attorney for the district of Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D C
Senate
John S. Coke
Marshfield
United States
District of Oregon
Two Myrtle Point Weddings Mark Holidays in 1922
Howard E. Rackleff and Vivian Greenwell wed quietly in Coquille on December 30 1922 with Rev. Smith presiding. Leland P. Lins and Edna Fay Pratt married December 25 1922 at the bride’s home and plan to reside in Myrtle Point after January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rackleff— Greenwell
Howard E. Rackleff
Vivian Greenwell
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Mr. Smith
Presbyterian Parsonage
Lins
Flood Waters Sweep Coquille River log Run
High water swelled the Coquille River reaching its season peak while the South Fork carried more of the flow. Driftwood and logs began to drift downstream as Johnson Lumber Co awaited logs from McCarthy Brothers and George Chaney in the North Fork camps.
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Coquille
Johnson Lumber Co
North Fork
McCarthy Brothers
George Chaney
Mayflower Compact Signing In 1620 On Cape Cod
The Mayflower sailed from Plymouth with 101 Puritans aiming for Virginia but detoured to Cape Cod Harbor. On board before landing they signed a civil body politic pledge naming leadership and agreeing to laws for the colony, with the long list of signers including Carver Bradford Standish Alden Winslow and others.
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Plymouth
England
Virginia
Cape Cod
Provinestown
Previnestown
James
Great
Cap
King James
France
Ireland
Scotland
John Carver
John Turner
Bradford Francis Eaton
Winslow James Chilton
Brewster John Crackstone
Isaac Allerton
John Billington
Miles Standish
Moses Fletcher
John Alden
John Goodman
Samuel Fuller
Degory
Priest Christ Martin Thos
Williams
Mullins
Gilbert Winslow
White
Margeson Rich Warren
Peter Brown
John Howland Rich
Britteridge
Steph
Hopkins George Soule
Tilley Rich
Clarke John Tilley Rich
Gardiner Francis Cook
John Allerton
Spelling Slip Highlighted in Housman Name
A correspondent notes a vowel error in Mr Housman's name, pointing out excessive use of the letter e. The piece acknowledges the mistake and vows correction as part of policy.
Remembered Undertaker Stirs Child During Walk
A woman recalls an encounter with an undertaker known as Mr B- while walking with her six year old niece. The child identifies him by his hat lift and mentions he attended her grandmother's funeral.
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C. M
Neice
Mr. B
Double Killing at Catching Creek in Coos County
A Catching Creek rancher L. W. Peare killed his wife by choking then shot his neighbor Jim Culver after which he boasted of more killings. Sheriff and coroner arrived as Peare was subdued by Sam Stevens. both victims were buried locally. Peare faced first degree charges in Coquille.
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Coos County
Myrtle Point
Redell
Gatching Creek
L. W. Peare
James Culver
Catching Creek
Peare
Jim ‘Culver
Culver E
Culver
Sam Stevens
Stevens
Sam
Jim Culver
Saturnas
Camas Valley
Catcine Creek
Coquille
Munner
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Point the ‘Rose Guty
Bald Hill
Health Notes
Acey
Rebecca J. Binkley
MRET
THOR
Stelidég
Perine
Repub
Washington
Waban
Avery
Bérah
Ku Klux Klan
Society
Him
Wife
Hate
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