Youth dies after logging accident near Myrtle Point
Benny Kirk 22 son of Mr and Mrs R O Kirk died at Mast and Wilson hospital from a fractured skull after a logging camp accident at Willie Weekly camp yesterday afternoon. He is survived by his parents two brothers Richard and John and sister Mrs James Barton. Funeral will be held at Schroeder and Gano chapel at 2 30 Saturday with Rev Fullerton of Harrisburg officiating and burial in Norway cemetery.
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First American Legion meeting in North Bend agenda
The state Legion plans a Jan 2 meeting in North Bend with district post officers at 2 pm a Dutch dinner at 6 30 and a mass ex service meeting at 8 pm Speakers from the Veterans Bureau the state loan commission and the state department commander and adjutant will attend All Legionnaires and ex service men are urged to attend The next post meeting is the third Monday in February
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Chamber of Commerce expands membership drive
Framed by a citywide push last Friday the chamber of commerce reports the largest membership ever with most businesses represented. Ranchers join recognizing town rancher collaboration, while more signups are anticipated as the drive runs to February 14, the date of the St. Valentine ball at the Oaks.
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Bridge High School Election Moves Toward Vote
A well attended Bridge high school district meeting in the auditorium debated discontinuing the high school. Arguments were equal and courteous, signaling a district wide vote to determine public sentiment. The school board will consider calling a special election to record voters’ wishes.
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Steele
Bank Selects Officers at Myrtle Point Meeting
The Bank of Myrtle Point held its annual stockholders meeting on Thursday evening. Directors for the coming year were A. J. Radabaugh Thos J. Hayes Jesse D. Clipton Clark W. Fensler W H Hayes G E Taber and George R Dickinson. Officers named include A J Radabaugh president Jesse D Clinton and Geo B Dickinson vice presidents. Ralph D Kring is advancing substantial upgrades to the banking room to provide modern facilities.
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J. Hayes
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Baby Clinic Announcement Planned for City Hall
Msgs. Thos. Guerin, local chairman, announces a baby clinic at City Hall next Thursday at 1 30 PM. Admission is open to children up to school age and free examinations will be provided by two physicians and a nurse to keep well babies well.
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Myrtle Point Basketball Players Involved With Police
Myrtle Point basketball team members faced police in Roseburg on a Saturday incident. Officers found a teen with a loaded but chambered gun in a hotel stairwell after a forged check case tied to Olympia and Centralia, Washington. The 17 year old was sent to jail, possibly reform school or prison.
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Placer Miners Return to Salmon Diggings
J. W. Davis and Mose Endicott visited the city from Salmon river mining claims. They reported placer miners have resumed spring work in the old river diggings, with no cleanup yet and ample water in the ravines.
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City Hall Art Exhibit Urged for January 28
An all community art exhibit is planned at city hall on January 28 with afternoon hours 2 30 to 5 and evening 7 30 to about 9 36 as long as the basketball game. Citizens with local art to share should notify Mrs Elmer Russell or Mrs Ralph Kring for pickup.
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Ralph Kring
New Semester Opens for Primary Grades
School announces second term starts Monday January 28 in a crowded primary. Beginning class limited to children who are six years old on or before January 28. Floyd Sommers notes administrative action to manage enrollment.
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Myrtle Point vs Bandon Cagers End Rough Classic
Myrtle Point high school faced a rough visiting Bandon squad in a packed gym. Fans complained of Bandon tactics as Myrtle Point battled to a 17 15 loss, with refs challenged and both sides scoring on late free throws.
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Security Bank's Annual Stockholders Meeting Names Officers
The annual meeting of Security Bank stockholders last week named R. C. Dement president and N. G. W. Perkins vice president. Kari Kaufman was cashier and Harry G. Dement assistant cashier as the board of directors elected officers. Reports praised a highly successful year in the bank's history.
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Al Neideigh to Build New Home Across from Junior High
Al Neideigh yesterday began construction of a new two story frame home on a Marshfield lot opposite the junior high. The 28 by 48 foot ground plan includes five rooms with three bedrooms. Contractor F. Leisch of Marshfield handles the work for Seaman of Marshfield who sold the lot.
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Myrtle Point Chamber Hears Smith Hughes Plan At Hotel Meeting
A lively Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce gathering at the Myrtle hotel featured Oscar L Paulson of Salem presenting the Smith Hughes agricultural course. Local leaders, including Earl R Cooley and J H Barklow, urged cooperation to expand the program and boost community efforts.
Championship basketball game set for Myrtle Point gym
The Exchange club team faces the Wilkinson team of Marshfield in a county championship basketball contest at Myrtle Point high school gym Wednesday evening next week. Neither squad has suffered a defeat this season.
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Bankers to Meet Here in Myrtle Point April Session
Those from Myrtle Point attending the annual meeting of the Cops and Curry Bankers Association held at the Chandler hotel in Marshfield Tuesday evening were Kari Kaufman Harry Dement Wallace Dement A J Radabaugh and Geo Dickinson The state of Oregon banking superintendent Mr Schram was the principal speaker They accepted a quarterly session in Myrtle Point for April.
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Myrtle Point Sees City Finances Stabilized By Bond Sale
Myrtle Point auditor W D Wann told the city council the town is on a cash footing after selling about 42 000 in city bonds. Serial bonds allow gradual repayment, reducing need for warrants for several years. The council plans foreclosing up to 40 parcels and forming a list of delinquent properties. Fire department member George Hughes urged replacing the curfew siren with another warning method for children. Mayor Baynes defended the short siren as a minor inconvenience to fire crews. Council members Haneen Clinton Davis and Kring attended.
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Local man Crumley To Run Finger Print Work
C E Crumley, the finger print detective hired after a local business house robbery last week, has 14 years of experience. Former Burns Agency employee, he served in the war and later worked with the Los Angeles identification bureau. He now pursues establishing a Coos county identification bureau and helped recover Betrger tools stolen last week.
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Ladies barred from Myrtle Point Chamber meet
The Myrtle Point chamber of commerce debated admitting women and decided not to include ladies. It urged women to join the local Woman's Club instead, with both groups pledging cooperation for the town's welfare.
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Two in One Egg Curio Astonishes Local Observers
Mrs. Carl Schmitt displayed a remarkable egg found inside another egg. The single egg measured about the size of a bean with a hard shell and lay near the yolk, attracting interest as a curiosity.
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