Salem Chamber Leader Seeks Large Scale Tax Reform Plan
Salem January 24 Speaker John H Carkin urged Oregon lawmakers to curb state spending arguing most tax increases are voter approved and that legislature spends little compared with overall tax burden He proposed a Californian style divided session and a corps of stenographers to cut clerical costs while noting existing pay limits hinder reforms.
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Salem
John H. Carkin
Salem Chamber of Commerce
Oregon
University
Agricultural College
Normal Schools
Carkin
Seasion
Assembly
House of Representatives
House
Ile
Hall-Birchall Wedding Announcement in Santa Cruz
Florence Hall and John Birchall announced their January 17 wedding in Santa Cruz California. The couple left for Salinas where Birchall has a home. Florence is a Myrtle Point graduate and former San Jose Teachers College student and Salinas teacher. Birchall is a Salinas real estate man. They plan a June tour to Oregon and Washington visiting Florence’s and John’s families.
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Florence
John Birehall
Santa Crus
California
Salinas
Miss Florence
Myrtle Point High School
San Jose Teachers’ College
Wr. Birchall
Oregon
Washington
J. W. Hall
Catching Creek
Mr. Birchall
Myrtle Point
Presbyterian Church Hosts Youth Led Service
The Presbyterian church hosted a youth led evening service by the Christian Endeavorers in Mr Hulet’s absence. Clarence Carrick read scripture while William Hulet prayed. Talks on What Faith Is and What Faith Does featured Helen Deyoe Evelyn Hulet Velma Hamilton Lele Ray Elma Russell Clarina Nelson Elsie Virginia Kelly and Lucile Summerlin. The program included missions talks by Clarence Carrick and Maxine Nelson and a violin solo by Gael Thompson.
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Presbyterian Church
Hulet
Clarence Carrick
William Hulet
Jim Lewellen
Helen Deyoe
Evelyn Hulet
Velma Hamilton
Lele Ray
Elma Russell
Clarina Nelson
Elsie
Virginia Kelly
Lucile Summerlin
Maxine Nelson
Gael Thompson
Gilbert Carrick
Massive Masons Attend Cool Bay Lodge Ceremonial
About seven hundred Masons from 148 lodges across the United States along with guests from Scotland and England gathered in Marshfield to witness the Master Mason degree ceremony by Washington Lodge No. 46 of Portland. Edgar H. Sensenich, Grand Master of the state, attended. The event featured Myrtle wood furnishings and gifts, with visitors from Myrtle Point Lodge listed among those present.
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Marshfield
U. S
Scotland
England
Washington Lodge
No. 46
Portland
Coast
Blue Mouse Theatre
Edgar H. Sensenich
Sremeien Te Blanco Lodge
Washingt Lodge
Coos Bay
Myrtle Point Lodge
E. S. Dement
Raymond Radiett
E.C. Spires
A. J. Nelson
Mr. Neeley
George Hall
The
Union Oil Company
Rev. C. C. Hulet
Myrtle Point
School Board to Review Specs for New Myrtle Point Grammar School
The Myrtle Point school board will meet Monday night to study specifications for a new grammar school building. Bid readiness will follow, with public details on funding. Current cramped, drafty quarters have raised concerns about heat, safety, and teacher retention.
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the .Grammar. Ecoat
Missionary Dr Locke to Speak in Coast Towns
Dr William T Locke of Canton China, a Presbyterian missionary, will visit Coos Bay February 4 th to 9 th with stops at Bandon North Bend and Marshfield. The Myrtle Point Chamber plans a noon luncheon and an afternoon meeting, inviting locals to attend and to notify headcount.
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Wiliam T. Locke
Canton
China
Doventy
Coos Bay
Bandon
North Bend
Marshfield
Locke
Myrtle Point
Chamber of Commerce
Helen Whitaker
Mr. Locke
Helen
Mrs A G Thompson Hosts Presbyterian Choir Social
Mrs A G Thompson entertained the Junior and Senior choirs and friends at Woodman hall. A large crowd joined in games and refreshments as jokes and stories entertained the gathering. Her leadership has brought fine music each Sunday and added pew members.
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The
Presbyterian Church
A. G. Thompson
Woodman Hall
Eastern Star Bridge Night Announces Winners
After the regular meeting the Eastern Star group hosted a bridge party with seven tables. Helen Billings won ladies first prize and Earl Thompson took men’s top honor. Low scores went to Mrs Tedson and Chris Moller. Decorations featured pussywillows huckleberries and ferns. Uncle Tommy Barklow plans to return to Myrtle Point around March first.
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Eastern Star
Helen Billings
Earl Thompson
Tedson
Chris Moller
Ernest Schneider
A. C. Chase
McKay
Emery
Eugenie Dement
John Arnold
Tommy Barklow
Myrtle Point
Local Boy Clarence Carter Receives Phi Delta Phi Honor
Clarence Carter son of Mr and Mrs C C Carter will be initiated into the Phi Delta Phi fraternity at the University of Oregon on the thirtieth of the month The honor reflects high academic and athletic standing and he later received the Ovet Cup from Spaulding Alfred Michaels of Olympia formerly Myrtle Point is in town on business and pleasure this week
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Clarence Carter
C. C. Carter
Phi Delta Phi
U. of O
Clarence
Spaulding
Alfred Michaels
Olympia
Myrtle Point
Banquet Honors Local Football Players At High School
A Friday night banquet for football players and guests was held in the High School domestic science rooms. Mrs Earle Cooley led the serving with help from students. Speakers praised future prospects of football and gifts from local merchants supported the event.
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Busbhens
Earle Coaley
Tarver MacDonald
Ws Barty
Carter
P T A Meeting Draws Fathers In High School Auditorium
The P T A gathered in the high school auditorium last Friday evening for a fathers focused meeting. A large crowd of fathers and mothers attended as A A G Thompson gave a splendid talk on thrift. Several new members were welcomed and the group hopes to attract more at future meetings.
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A A. G. Thompson
Many New Families Moving to Oregon Announcement
The Oregon State Chamber of Commerce reports a wave of migration with several families planning dairy and poultry ventures in Oregon within the next year. Five families from Oklahoma City and fifteen from Chicago seek farm life, while Detroit workers send daily inquiries from the east.
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Oregon
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma
Chicago
Detroit
Enat
Missing J. T. Baker Thought to Have Left Country
Report says J. T. Baker, who disappeared, likely left the country after gathering some money the day before his departure. He did not inform his closest friends of the plan.
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J. T. Baker
Prem
Victor Motor Plans New Salesroom in Jet Area
Victor Motor Company outlines a building project on the Jet east of Hazelton apartments at Seventh and Spruce. The 50 foot frontage salesroom will showcase Chevrolet and Buick cars. An American Legion conference is set for Marshfield on February 26 per state committeeman Ben Fisher. Cooz Bay Lumber Camp 6 and Camp 3, now joined with Camp 6, close until March 1 affecting about 250 workers.
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The
Victor Motor Company
Hazelton Apartments
Seventh and Spruce
Chevrolet
Buick
American Legion
Marshfield
Ben Fisher
State Legion
Bay
Portland
Cooz Bay Lumber
University President Opposes Wealthy Rollover Fees
President Hall condemns high university fees and argues against favoring wealthy donors. He says admission should reflect democracy and merit, not family wealth, warning nonresident and state-wide applicants may face eligibility limits. The talk centers on shifting costs to students truly seeking education.
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Arnold
Bennett
Hall
Snd
Athet- the
Momtt
Oducs
Peng
Commonwealth
Ose
Qregen
Health budget fears prompt Coos teachers plea
Coos County Teachers Association executive committee calls on state health budget leaders to preserve full funding for the State Board of Health and maintain the Bureau of Nursing. They warn cuts would erase county health units and harm student health, urging constituents to lobby representatives. Dr Drake notes California spends 1 600 900 for school health. Oregon is set for a 70 000 cut.
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Jalem
Oregom- Fesling
Heaith
Coos
Coos County
County Boards of Health
Floyd E. Summers
J. Clifton Tucker
Ruth Nissen Beyers
Jit
Drake
California
Oregon
Boy Scouts Plan Anniversary Week Program
The Boy Scouts met at South Methodist church with twelve scouts and leader Hugo Gurney. They prepared a program for anniversary week set between February 6 and 19, practiced first aid and semaphore signaling, and arranged a Boy Scout lamp display with Huling and Lundy. Troop No. 1 and Neil MacDonald will supervise a likely February 10 event.
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South Methodist Church
Hugo Gurney
Huling and Lundy’s
Neil
MacDonald
North Bend, Myrtle Point Set For Big Friday High School Clash
Friday night basketball at the high school auditorium features North Bend versus Myrtle Point. Both teams have won half their games this season, promising a hard fought contest. Britton of Roseburg led a recent win, as The local team defeated Riverside 36 to 21. Current league standings noted.
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North Bend
Myrtle
Point High Aciwal
Janak
Britton
Roseburg
Rivertos
Additions to Coos and Coquille Telephone Company 1927 program
The 1927 budget outlines extensive additions to lines and facilities for the Coos and Coquille Telephone Company across southwestern Oregon and northern California. Major projects include a new copper metallic circuit from Bandon to Gold Beach, extensions of cable networks in North Bend Marshfield Coquille and other towns, underground cabling on Central avenue and Fourth Street in Marshfield, and upgrades to rural lines along the Coquille valley.
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Coos and Carry TelepHone Company
Oregon
California
Chartes Hall
Bandon
Gold Beach
Etreuk Smith River
Crescen
Orick
Trinidad
Redwood Highway
Coos Bay
North Bend
Marshfield
Central Avenue
Fourth Street
Ifnce
Coquille
North Bent
Reedsport
Coquille Valley
Mother's and Daughters Day at Woman's Club Meeting
The Woman's Club will hold a three o'clock meeting next Monday with a Mothers and Daughters Day program. Girls from high school and upper grammar grades are invited to stay after school for a short program supporting the Scholarship Loan fund. Hostesses include Mrs. Barker Cooley Schroeder Tanner Evans Bench and Clarke.
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Nex
Ernest Schneider
Lucy Barker
Earl Cooley
Laura Schroeder
Josephine Tanner
Gladys Evans
Louise Bench
C. H. Clarke
Big C E Rally Brings Myrtle Union En Deavor Groups Together
The Myrtle Union Christian Endeavor gathers Coos Curry and western Douglas counties for a Sunday rally at Mancrfield Christian Church. A basket lunch at 1 pm follows reports from Union officers and society presidents. Rev Ward V Gray of Marshfield Presbyterian will speak, with James Moberg as evening speaker and Neil MacDonald directing singing. Cars depart Myrtle Point after morning service. attendees should bring baskets and come Sunday morning. There will be no Endeavor meeting Sunday night due to rally attendance.
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Myrtle Union Christian Endeavor
Coos
Curry
Douglas
Christian Church of
Mancrfield
Ward V. Gray
Presbyterian Church
Marshfield
James Moberg
Elven CET DPCOMAS FORESTH GRADE WORK
Congestion in upper grades prompts addition of a teacher to the faculty. Grace Riley, with years of experience, hired for seventh and eighth grades. Several new pupils join this term while others transfer from nearby schools. Bibles gifted by Myrtle Point W C T U. fifth grade records noted for attendance and top grades.
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Ee Olvena
Martin
Beira
Ale
Grace’ Riley
Newberg
Fea
Oregon
Nestmal
Parry
Josephine “DeuoeeSheness Johnson
Dorothy Mae Mazvuel
Dime Mie Neal
Frances Jefferson
Zelme
Reed
Helen Magill
Arliz Johnsen
New. Lake
Sigaby
Stringtown
Elmer Qehietree
Robert. Ochletree
Bridee
Hilda Johnson
New’ Lake
Myrtle Point W. C. T. U
Mulkey
Caquille
Jimmy Ray
Louise Ochletree
Fannie Robinson
Lois Burchard
Ada May Culbertson
Doris Howson
Janet Shaffer
Helma Olson
Harold Mullen
Andrew Christensen
Eileen Glinton
Earl Parry
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Sets Dues for Ranchers and Residents
The executive committee met at six with all members present except G F Hamilton who was ill. New members welcomed and a trio named to form committees for the year. State dues approved with ranchers set at 1.50 and Myrtle Point residents at 6.00. Radio sales reported to Low Baker and Clarence Schroeder.
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Chamber of Commerce
Club Cafe
G. EF. Hamilton
Jesse Clinton
A. C. Chase
Henry Rosslow
Sam Johnston
State Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point
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Dr. Clarke
Billy ‘Land
Christensen
Myrtia
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Merchanta
P.T. A. Meeting
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Ball
BOY Scout Meeting
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Arago
Coos River
Woman’s Club Meeting
ELVEN
Grammer School
C. OF C. Meeting
W. H. Fearnley
Kolster Radio
Low Baker
Clarence Schroeder
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