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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1927

Page

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New Year Installations Highlight Coos County Fraternal Groups

Knights of Pythias held a January installation with C C George F Hughes V C Earle Steele and other officers. McKinley Grange installed officers led by E F Schroeder. 42 people attended activities and readings. Rebekah and Royal Neighbors also installed officers with Dora Schroeder assisting. Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen shared a joint meeting with officers installed and a social supper.

Hector Lodge No Knights of Pythias McKinley Grange E. F. Schroeder Myrtle Point Grange C. O. King Lee Mast Edna Brown H. L. Hanson I. J. Bennett Archie Shepherd Arthur Brown Chas. Freeman Pomona Nellie Brown Ceres Josie Mast Lora Verna Hanson Lee Ray Hulet Sam Johnston Rebekahs Dora Schroeder Chas. Adams Blanche Felsher N. G Cora Steele W. G Jason Jewett Sarah Hermann—Treas Pearl Hobson Mary Roupe Louisa Prey I. S Ida Harris Alta Carter Pearl Benson Susie Hamilton R. S Emma Schneider Alta Baytes Royal Neighbors Schroeder Hall Ruby Northrup Gladys Evans Stevia Marshall Oracleeceve Handwood May. Fite Nellie Ray Mollie Schriefer Dena Mast Mabel Martin Inner Sentinel Edna Barger Outer Sentinel Stella Reed Ethel Miller Zelia Deits Faiti Ada Lemon Courage Audra Wagner Modesty Rowena Snyder Mollie Floyd Addie Weekly Woodmen

PTA to Meet Friday at High School Auditorium

The P T A will convene in the High School auditorium next Friday evening for their regular meeting. The program aims to encourage more dads to attend and balance Parent Teacher Association activities. Ethel Fresier and Mrs. Gus lead the planning committee for an engaging program.

Ann Écuolaai P.T. A Isa Ethel Fresier Gus Progréea

Inspiring Address At Myrtle Point Christian Church

Rev. Brownrigg delivered a stirring Monday night sermon at the Christian church drawing deep reflection. Meetings are well attended and yielding spiritual results in Myrtle Point.

Myrtle Point Brownrigg Christian Church Lhat

Drive On For Funds For New Church Drive On For Funds For New Church

Rev F E Finley of Junction City arrives in Myrtle Point to raise funds for a new M E church. The building aims to be the finest in Coos county with an expected cost around 20000 dollars. It will include main auditorium two galleries basement Sunday School rooms nursery kitchen dining and restrooms. A large north window offers a memorial opportunity for the planned stained glass window.

F. E. Finley Junction City Myrtle Point Tweedly M. E Finley Wesley Hospital New Presbyterian Church North Bend Coos County Worthy Eer New Ee High School H. E. Wilder Sodus

Bell Placed in New Methodist Church Tower

The bell from the old church tower was set in the new Maple and Fifth streets church Saturday afternoon. The roof of the new church is now fully shingled, allowing workers to proceed under cover.

New Methodist Maple Fifth Streets

Street Cleaning by Public Subscription

Merchants join to fund street cleaning this year. W W Endicott will supervise cleaning twice a month and the city will haul away refuse.

W. W. Endicott

Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Install Friday Night

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the auxiliary will hold a joint installation Friday night with the state commander and state adjutant officiating. The Marshfield post is expected to join for a joint installation. A banquet and entertainment will follow the business session. all members urged to attend.

Veterans ‘of Foreign Wars Auxiliaryf Marshfield

Woodmen Lodge installs officers with a named council

Detnard Strong and rank Tripp lead the ceremony as Henry Schroeder serves as the instilling council for the Woodmen. Jim Winters acts as escort while A A Schriefer administers the clerk duties and H A Schroeder manages a physician group including Dra Clarke Mast and Wilson.

W. E. Fite Joe Mast A.A Schriefer Detnard Strong Rank Tripp H. A. Schroeder Dra, Clarke Mast Wilson Henry Schroeder Woodmen Jim Winters

Oregon News Bureau to Cover Legislative Session

Salem reports creation of a state legislative news bureau by the Oregon State Editorial Association led by A. C. Gage to serve papers across the state. Taxation debate dominates talks as lawmakers seek funds and possible curbs on boards, with university and college leaders ready to trim nonessential needs.

Salem Oregon Oregon State Editorial Association Coos County American A. C. Gage Éwapeper Amgora Journal Gage University of Oregon Oregon Agricultural College Linn County Aiflite Stata Macphereon Swan Course of Study Commission State Board of Education Board of Higher Curricula Text-Book Commission State Board of Vocational Education Senate House Capitol Seaéion

Oregon farm land values stable at 103 per acre in 1930

The Oregonian reports the 1930 average Oregon farm land value at 103 dollars per acre based on cooperative farmer and dealer calculations. Over five years, Oregon values varied by only about three dollars per acre, with past estimates ranging from 100 to 108 dollars and earlier highs of 128 in 1930 and 485 in 1911, reflecting shifts across states and years.

Puenajing Acmitey Department of Agriselturesoneladed Portland Oregonian Waies Bureau of Agricsitoral Oregon Washington California Bureau of Agricultural Economics Utah Texas Iowa Mississippi River Union Federal Bureau Towa Arzona Illiois New Jersey Massachusetts

Editor Illness Delays This Week's IOL Issue

The editor is ill at home with flu this week. Prof Liwa offered to help and would publish the paper if needed for midyear tests and extra work. The remaining staff thank supporters for news help and express hope the issue meets readers approval.

Liwa

W C T U Meeting At Mrs Hulct Home

The W C T U met at Mrs C C Hulct's home on Wednesday afternoon with fifteen present. A motion passed to purchase Bibles for each grade room and to raise funds at the meeting. Light refreshments were served by the hostess.

C. C. Hulct

Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting at Guerin Hotel

The Chamber executive committee met at the Guerin hotel with eight members. Officers were named for 1927, including finance Sam A Johnston and leadership training E J Schneider. Next Tuesday at 7:38 PM at City Hall an annual meeting will elect officers, with a post-session spread to follow.

Chamber of Commerce Guerin Hotel C. “C. Hulet Coos Douglas County Clark Femsler Geo. Th. Hamilton A. C.chase Court of Honor Elmer F. Russell Atty. Dement Chamber Ofheers

Steering Wheel Stolen From Bank Cashier’s Car

Bank of Myrtle Point cashier John Ottmar was robbed twice in ten days. On January 1 near the Will Lundy residence two men fled Ottmar’s car after being seen by George Burchard. the Ford fled toward town, leaving the car missing a tail light and steering wheel. A second wheel was stolen on January 7 from the same car.

John Ottmar Bank of Myrtle Point Will Lundy George Burchard Burchard Ottmar Steest Thleon

Seventy Seven Dead in Laurier Theatre Disaster

Montreal mourns as seventy seven children are buried after a theater panic at Laurier theatre. Fire alarm sparked by a shout of fire led to a deadly crush. many youths were unaccompanied by parents, violating Canadian law. Mary Pickford matinee star. Brig.-Gen. de B Panet attends official funeral.

Notre-Dame Montreal Laurier Theatre Mary Pickford Canada de B Panet Viscount Willington

Pioneer Honored On Birthday At Broad Bend Home

T. M. Hermann, staying at the G. T. Hermann home at Broad Bend this winter, was honored on Sunday at their home with a dinner for his eighty second birthday.

T. M. Hermann G. T. Hermann Broadbent

Are Our Public Buildings Safe Question Sparked by Montreal Toll

A citizens' call urges authorities to inspect public buildings where crowds gather after Montreal’s deadly toll. The piece stresses that protections must be in place to safeguard children and the public, noting occasional neglect in small towns and the need for prompt action.

Montreal

Myrtle Gold Creamery First Churn Shown

The Myrtle Geld Creamery churned their first butter last Thursday with two hundred pounds. churned last Monday another two hundred pounds. Local merchants report customer praise for the butter quality.

Millions Granted for Oregon Forest Roads and Highways

More than a million dollars is apportioned to Oregon for Forest Road Development and Forest Highway funds for 1998 starting July 1, 1927. Total $1,116,904 split into $587,103 forest road development and $679,801 forest highway. Funds are legal apportionments pending further Congressional action. Since establishment, the two funds total $6,917,451 for Oregon.

Oregon Forest Highway Forest Road Development C. M. Granger Portland Forest Road Development Fund Forest Highway Fund Congress Forest Service

Relative guests honor pioneer Mr. Hermann at dinner

Relatives joined the guest of honor and hosts for a dinner. Among the attendees were Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hermann and 2908 Gene, F. G. Hermann and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hermann. Mr. Hermann is a respected pioneer with wide friendship and many birthday wishes.

E. W. Hermann Gene F. G. Hermann Henry Hermann Hermann

Proposals for Taxation and State Budget in Governor's Plan

The governor outlines a cautious approach to taxation and revenue, urging care in forming laws to raise revenues. A central purchasing agency, consolidated state offices, and penitentiary reforms are proposed along with higher budgets for state colleges and reforestation efforts. Roosevelt highway funding and a separate motor vehicle department are also urged.

Goverrnor Central Purchasing Agency Cestrel Sinew Daipre State House Portland Capitol Building State Board of Control State Parole Board Board of Control State University Agricultural Colleges and Normals Highway Administration Roosevelt Highway State Highway Commission Trafic

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