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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1924

Page

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Real Estate Transfers and Legal Notices

Real estate transfers listed for Coos and nearby counties include Morton to Wood three lots in North Bend and Jone s to Munger Jr. in Marshfield with water rights. Heglie to Elder and Elder for a Sherman avenue tract, Tacoma General Hospital to Frank Vogel, and multiple Marshfield and Coquille parcels valued around $10. Divorces granted include Hoff Huff and McKee cases with custody details. probationary notices and marriages licensed.

Morton Cornelia A. “Morton F. W. Wood Lota North Bend J.C. Jones Alma Jones George M. Munger Jr Sengstacken Marshfield Frank L. Huston George Finley David Morgan Bridgett Louise Morgan Joseph C. Schnur Josephine F. Schnur Bennett Bandon G. K. Wentworth Ethel Heglie Alfred E. Elder Charlotte C. Elder Sherman Avenue Tacoma General Hospital Fanny C. Paddock Frank Vogel Alice Flanagan James H. Flanagan Herbert J. Hinds Bunker Hill Alice Fianagan Jamesh. Flanagan S. A. Jayes Charles W. Gardner Artie A. Gardner Elliott Te Coquille Netleys Ieee Eek Cynthia M. Nagle James A. Nagle James A. Davis Bangor Menasha Woodenware Company Coos County Annie Knowlton C. A. Gage R. H. Creager Coquille J. D. King A. B. Kay Wm. H. Hull Elvy Riverton Henry Sengstacken Company F. L. McClellan Ellicott Fred Harold Redfield Mildred Overton Klamath Falls Alfred Roy Bowron Florence E. Young Lakeside Albert W. Langdon Elizabeth F. Croxall Charles Sell Nellie McFarland Wesley Ivan Osburn Bernice Margaret Mann Marshfi

Drug Company Assumed Name Filed in Marshfield

C. WP. Huntington of Marshfield certified that he is doing business under the assumed name of the Ogos Bay Drug Company as part of a public record filing.

C. WP. Huntington Marshfield Ogos Bay Drug Company

Dodge Car Sales Highlight Local Dealer Activity

A local Dodge dealer delivered several trucks to Busy Corner Coquille Andy Davis Marshfield Myron Goodman North Bend and Graham Bros Martin Mild Co North Bend along with used Dodges Fords and Overlands. Since December 1914 Dodge has built over one million vehicles with 90 percent still in active service.

Killet Pearce zDodge Coquille Andy Davis Marshfield Myron Goodman North Bend Graham Bros Martin Mild Co Dodge Dodge Bros

Union High School Question Sparks Debate Over District 41

The Myrtle Point debate centers on whether district 41 should form a union high school to serve local students and those in surrounding areas. Supporters cite higher education benefits and longer earnings, noting Myrtle Point’s existing high school and projected costs under a new board structure.

Union High School Myrtle Point Thie

High School Union Districts Share Successes and Costs

Oregon letters detail union high school district results across Gresham Milwaukie Molalla Molalla and surrounding areas. figures include district counts 10 districts assessed values 6.9 million costs for transportation buildings equipment and annual operations. several districts report tax levies and building funds while praising unified high schools over smaller systems.

union_high school Gresham Oregon G. A. Spiées Myrtle Point R. E. Cannon McLoughlin High Milton G. A. Spiess Elmer F. Goodwin Molalla Public Schools Mr. Spiess Union High School Molalla

Community letter defends tax shield for county high school plan

Richard L Abraham writes to support protection for taxpayers and outlying districts against rising county high school tax. He argues all trained in community high school education remain available for local children and offers further assistance.

Richard L ‘Abraham

Harding Memorial Drive Plans for Marion Mausoleum Shrine

The Harding Messorial Association in Ohio, with 26 incorporators, seeks to erect a Marion mausoleum for President Harding and his widow, acquire the state home for a shrine, endow government studies, and hold properties to perpetuate the memorial. A nationwide drive begins in Myrtle Point next week with local committees appointed.

Harding Messorial Association State of Ohio Marion Harling Myrtle Point Moniy

Pheasants From China Arrive at Oregon Farms

The Oregonian reports the state received 90 wild Chinese pheasants shipped from Shanghai to Portland and to the Eugene game farm for breeding. More birds will arrive later from the West Oregon project, part of a program that has released about 50 000 pheasants since 1913, with a peak year of 10 000 in 1923.

Shanghai Portland Eugene Oregonian State Game Commission China West O’rowa Oregon Martin H. Denny Orient Denny The Game Commission Corvallis

Army Recruiting in Marshfield Oregon January 1924

Sergeant Frank E. Kenna of the U S Army Recruiting Station Eugene Oregon will be in Marshfield Oregon from January 1 to January 14 1924 inclusive to examine and accept applicants for enlistment in the U S Army. He can accept qualified men for almost all stations on the Pacific Coast Hawaiian Islands Panama Mexican Border and the Atlantic Coast. Men enlisted for the Atlantic Coast will be sent from San Francisco California by Army or Navy transport through the Panama Canal to New York.

Frank E. Kenna U. S. Army Eugene Oregon Marshfield Januay Pacific Hawaiian Islands Panama Mexican Atlantic Atlantic Coast San Francisco California Army Navy Panama Canal New York

Bank of Myrtle Point elects directors and officers at annual meeting

The annual meeting of Bank of Myrtle Point stockholders elected directors AD Radabaugh Jesse D Clinton M T Clintom George H Chaney Thomas J Hayes W H Hayes and G E Tabor. Officers elected A J Radebeugh president Jesse D Clinton vice president G E Tabor cashier and Ralph D Kring assistant cashier. Clinton buys L H Milikin stock. bank reports eight percent growth and aims to finance legitimate business only.

Bank of Myrtle Point AD. Radabaugh Jesse D. Clinton M.T. Clintom George H. Chaney Thomas J. Hayes W. H. Hayes G. E. Tabor Drestoce Ianthig A. J. Radebeugh Jeece D. Clinton

City Council Denies Garage and Repair Shop Permit

The City Council refused to grant a building permit to Tike Cook for a garage and repair shop at the Railroad avenue Maple street corner due to missing specifications. About 30 residents signed the petition. The franchise for C. C. Carter to use Maryland avenue for a logging railroad was paused due to his absence and will be considered next meeting. Marshals were told to notify property owners to repair broken sidewalks.

TRE Ciety Dads Tome

Marshfield Visitors and Local Injuries Reported

E H Crew and Charles Lee registered at St. Lawrence hotel in Marshfield on Thursday of last week. R E Conway stayed at St. Lawrence Monday. J H Zentner visited Marshfield Monday. Mrs J H Yarbrough is patient at Keizer hospital. E D Garrison from North Bend was here last week then returned home Sunday. Albert Powers visited Marshfield early week. E J Lareen visited Saturday. Harry G Rice Camp 2 traveled to Marshfield Tuesday for a sprained ankle treatment. J T Fitzpatrick went Monday with a sprained knee from being struck by a line. L F Irvine visited Marshfield Wednesday.

North Bend E. H. Crew Charles Lee St. Lawrence Marshfield R. E. Conway J. H. Zentner J. H. Yarbrough Keizer Hospital E. D. Garrison Albert

I O O F Myrtle Point Lodge Installs Officers

Myrtle Point lodge 1860 of the I O O F installed officers for the coming term Wednesday Noble Grand Albert Bezosky Vice Grand William Weekly Secretary George Hughes Treasurer R L Weekly Warden Thos Halli Chaplain K H Hansen RS N G James Albee L S N G Wma Bell RS V G Lyman Ratcliff LS V G Luke Shook C G C W Gane G.

Myrtle Point Lodge Noble Grand Albert Bezosky William Weekly George Hughes R. L. Weekly Thos, Halli K. H. Hansen Rs.n.g James Albee L.S.N.G Wma Bell Rs.v.g Lyman Ratcliff V.G Luke Shook Chas. Johnson G. C. W. Gane

Fire Alarm Saves Home of George Haughton

A still alarm was received Monday morning and the department responded instantly, saving the home of George Haughton from serious damage. The call came around 10:90 o’clock and the rapid response limited the harm.

George Haughton

Card of Thanks for Fire Department Help

The writer thanks the fire department and the telephone girls for their efficiency in saving them from disastrous results after a blaze started on their premises Monday.

Man Quips Age Versus Advice in Witty Remark

A man quips that he may look young enough to give advice but is old enough to meet better, conveying a sharp, humorous line. The remark reflects a street encounter and the speaker's attitude without further context or action.

G A R Install Officers Honorary Col Jewell Leads

G A R Post 152 installed officers Saturday with Col Jewell as commander and HOH Beowsten serving as officer of the day. Other roles filled by post members amid a formal ceremony.

Col. Jewell G.A.R MS Termes Hoh Beowsten

Woman's Club to Hold Special Meeting Tuesday Evening

There will be a special meeting of the Woman's Club at the office of the American on Tuesday evening January 15 1924 at 8 00 o clock sharp All members urged to attend to discuss matters of vital importance.

Woman’s Club The American

Early county basketball standings and week results

Myrtle Point Coquille and Marshfield led the week with wins over Powers Arago and Coos River respectively. Upcoming games include Marshfield at Coquille Myrtle Point at North Bend Powers at Coos River and Arago at Banden as the season opens with several teams yet undefeated but not yet tested.

Coe Myrtle Peiat Bandone Cees River Coquille Marsh Asld North Bend Myrtle Point Marshfield Powers Arago Coos River Marshfeld Co‘quille Banden Kemors

Marshfield Notes Track Regional Visitors and Work

Miss Inez Pomeroy visited in the field during the latter part of last month. Jamea R. Croxall was transacting business in Marshfield last week. Charles Reichert, who bought the Myrtle Point mill, visited Marshfield late last week. William Wood completed inventory at Clear Lakes camp and traveled to Marshfield before scaling spruce at El Lake camp. J C Jensen visited North Bend on Wednesday. Edward H Fish Jr was in North Bend yesterday. Mr and Mrs A R Bennett stayed with J D Bennett at Gravel Ford over the holidays.

Inez Pomeroy Jamea R. Croxall Marshfield Charles Reichert Myrtle Point William Wood Clear Lakes el Lake J. C. Jensen North Bend Edward H. Fish Jr A. R. Bennett J. D. Bennett Gravel Ford

Coquille Notes From Marshfield And Beyond

Coquille correspondent reports Mr and Mrs J Burrows guests at the St Lawrence in Marshfield late last week. Mr and Mrs P W Walker depart Friday for southern California for several weeks. Arthur Bere from Portland spent holidays with his parents. A son born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Wickham formerly of Coquille in Natinsl Washington. Leo J Carey and family visited Marshfield on Friday. Mr and Mrs Robert Lamb visited Marshfield on Monday. J F Stevens in Marshfield on Monday. Jee J Carey and wife accompanied daughters to Marshfield then returned to Portland for school duties. Dr W V Glaisyer left yesterday for Pullman WA for two weeks of post graduate work.

J. Burrows Marshfield St. Lawrence P. W. Walker California Arthur Bere Portland Natinsl Washington Floyd Wickham Coquille Leo J. Carey Robert Lamb J. F. Stevens Jee J. Carey W. V. Glaisyer Pullman

Boy Scouts Meet At Southall Building Saturday Night

All scouts are urged to attend the next regular meeting at 8 00 p m Saturday in the Myrtle Point Bank Building Southall. Anyone wishing to join may come. Members should bring a pie for the pie fee after the business session Elbert Schroeder ser be

Boy Scouts Southall Myrtle Point Bank Elbert Schroeder Ser Be

Pythians to Install Officers Tonight

Hector Temple No 90 Knights of Pythias and Damonis Temple No 39 Pythian Sisters will install their officers tonight. The issue next week will publish the complete list of Beerang installed.

Hector Knights of Pythias Damonis

Myrtle Point Wins First Encounters In Basketball

Myrtle Point High defeated Powers High in both boys and girls games last Saturday. Girls won 17 to 6 and boys 16 to 12. Next game at North Bend. Seniors Marguerite Laird Ora Carter and Austin Dodge selected as student representatives for annual staff and student body. Exemptions possible for 90 percent or higher. exams start next Tuesday. Alice Guerin hosted a class party December 27 with alumni and friends. Debate teams named with Marguerite Laird and Leland Wagner on the affirmative and Verna Hart and Marjorie Stemmler on the negative.

Myrtle Point High Powers High Myrtle Point Bend Hight North Bend Marguerite Laird Ora Carter Austin Dodge Eugene Margourite Ora Austin Oregon United States Alice Guerin Marguerite ‘Laird Leland Wagner Verna Hart Marjorie Stemmler

Community Notes Include Visits And Local Updates

Reverend James McInnis and Frank Dukes visited our town and the M. M. Trio. P O Lund left for Watsonville. Edgerton completed a new saw mill and will process large logs at the plant. The M. M. Trio had a pet chicken stolen near the Brethren church. The Sunday school elected officers and Elder Barklow spoke. The Wainwright mill upgrades and a Powers railroad construction affect local sites.

James McInnis Frank Dukes M. M. Trio F. C. True P. O. Lund True Watsonvile Edgerton DeBoer Monmouth Arthur Mintz Milton Schroeder Thomas Barklow Brethren Neyttle Point Messrs Morigaery and Mintz Wainwright

Birth of Timothy Dorne Sullivan in Myrtle Point

Tour and Mrs Tim Sullivan welcomed a 10 pound son Timothy Dorne on January 10 1924 in Myrtle Point The proud father described the event as An real Irishman had arrived in Myrtle Point today The note also offers general musings on union criticism and task difficulty.

Tim Sullivan Timothy Dorne Tim Myrtle Point

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