Chamber narrows delay on Myrtle Point mail route contract
Myrtle Point Chamber executive committee discussed the proposed mail route to Dora and Sitkum. A telegraph to Washington delayed awarding the contract by ten days while postal authorities review the facts. The committee also began forming its standing committees for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Dora
Sitkum
Chamber of Commerce
Sitkam
Washington
Trat Dore, Sitham
Inter- Piste Points
State commission sets month closing of streams
The state guide commission orders closing certain streams to fishing for a period of ten years. The order will not be final until after a meeting of the commission to be held February 10. At the meeting objections may be heard by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Guide Commission
Umule Bridge Girl Boosts Winter Flower Show Effort
Leola Kirkendall of Bridge despite a slight limb fracture gathered wildflowers from nearby weeds to exhibit in midwinter. She showed Bleeding Hearts Spring Battles Mountain Pussy Willows Malpetic Manzanita and Violets to promote Coos County’s spring blooms in winter and urged reform to spread the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litthes Leola Kirkendall
Bridge
Coos County
Campa Starts Spring Work Logging Camps in County
Logging camps in the county begin spring work with three or four on Sandy Creek preparing their machines and planning to start the first of the month. The camps aim to cover different parts of the county as crews mobilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Creek
Action in Bid Magazine Aims at Game Trophies
A fragment notes a stalled magazine article by A. M. Fickoff Rice of the Oregon State Game Commission. It mentions a belief that forthcoming trophies will add to a fine collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Fickoff
Oregon
County Girl May Be Heard Over Radio
A brief notice states a County Girl will be heard on radio from Portland with her mother Mrs Murphy and Helen, appearing on the program.
Broadbent Girl and Hal Finn Involved in Delicate Heart Operation
The Broadbent girl underwent a delicate operation at Ketwer hospital in Neeth after a quart of water was drawn around her heart. Miss Rosello has been ill for several months and is expected to recover soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecal Peat Office
Ketwer
Neeth
Rosello
Patterson of Polk County Visits Myrtle Point
Patterson, a Polk County native and former Oregon state senator, campaigned for the Republican ticket in southwestern Oregon. He led Coolidge’s primary effort and served as state campaign chairman in 1924. Patterson, a dirt farmer, toured voters in Myrtle Point.
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Patterson
Polk County
Everson
Oregon
Myrtle
Stolen Car From In Front Of Baptis Church
A Special Stadebaker six owned by J A Richardson of Perham Park was stolen from in front of a Baptist church at about 7 30 Sunday evening. Police were alerted and Bridge officers pursued but the thief eluded capture as townspeople heard the horn but mistook it for another. The driver remains at large amid a confusing report of local events and church notices.
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Coca Bay Times
Stadebaker
J. A. Richardson
Perham Park
Fragmentary Atchison Note Mentions Schutt Family Incident
A damaged clipping from Atchison Kansas references Teoeday and Mr Schutt with his father, noting a left leg broken in two places and a letter received, amid unclear context and garbled text.
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Atchison, Kansas
Teoeday
Schuttt
Sew: Gold Girlie in the Woman’s League Report
A fragmentary note references a sewing event titled Gold Girlie in the Woman’s League, with unclear details and no quotation marks. The readable bits hint at club activities and a project or exhibit.
Myrtle Point Girls Win Big as Bend Boys Lose Hard
A large Myrtle Point crowd packed the gym for a basketball doubleheader. Bend boys scored 8 while Myrtle Point boys posted 17, and the Myrtle Point girls dominated 82 to 20. North Bend fans joined the stands, cheering throughout both games.
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Neeth Bend
Ini Myste Potat
Mrs Kring Mither Passes In Oklahoma Visit
Mrs Kring dies after a visit from Oklahoma where she reconnected with relatives. She is survived by four children including two daughters and a son living in Oregon. The family notes with sorrow the death and plans for funeral arrangements.
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Kring
Oklahoma
Local Notice on Oregon Street Closures and Portlad Meeting
A damaged OCR item notes actions by the state public utilities commission to close certain roadways in Oregon. It mentions Ed Lewis of Marchdeld and a meeting with the president of a local association to be held in Portland on the 11th of an unspecified month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaett
Sellacred
Namie Stree
Ssue
State Quate Commission
Efew
Portlad
Nent Math
Birth Day Dinner for Christian Endeavor Marked
Myrtle Point Christian Endeavorers celebrate the organization's birth day with a birthday dinner at the Presbyterian Hall. The program includes a large cake themed for the fortieth year and a candle. The event, organized by Francia E. Clark, is set for Wednesday evening at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia E. Clark
Myrtle Point Christian Endeavorers
Boleial Hall
Will Grace
Christian
Woman Bids for Daughter's Painting Debt Relief
In Myrtle Point Mrs. Teinet MacDonald faced a creditor dispute over a ten year old pupil Letha Hanetten's painting. The case centers on debts tied to the artwork and potential sale to satisfy claims.
Hen Breaks Into Mévilly Store on Spruce Street
A large hen attempted to enter the Mévilly store on Spruce Street Sunday causing alarm. The bird misjudged the window and, after contact with the cadel, appeared to have its life checked. the frightened fowl fled toward the avenue.
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Mévilly
Spruce Street
Senday
Cadel
Bey Seestee Messings Schedule For Monday Evenings
A school group will hold meetings every Monday at seven o'clock under their teacher Maria Net Idee. The meeting place will be announced later. All boys over twelve and under eighteen may join. Meetings conducted with strict supervision.
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Bey
Obituary Notice for Mrs Fiessie Land Newton in Coquille
A Myrtle Point woman and her sister traveled to Coquille on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs Fiessie Land Newton who died in San Francisco on January 21. Services were held at two o clock at Ellingsen. The record notes she was married to W L Norton in April 1900 and later moved to Aiton California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point
J. 8. Bunch
Elmer Russell
E. J. Schneider
Henry Schroeder
Chas. C. Hulet
Omer Idso
Aiton
California
Netien
Mire Morton
Automobile thief captured near Stayton convicted man linked to Marehfield theft
A credibly damaged clipping describes H. L. Waleh an ex convict detained after a rash of thefts near Stayton on Saturday. He was found to own a number of valuable items traced to Asa Boles of Marehfield. The K Sones plates were issued to Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L
Waleh
Stayton
Saterday
Asa Boles
Marehfield
Frank
Big Star Ranch Curry Chan Reports Major County Deal
Gold Beach Reporter notes the sale of the 1080 acre Big Star ranch near Langlois in Curry County for about 85000 dollars. H. H. Hansen, leasing the property, plans subdivision and a new cheese factory with daily capacity near 90000 pounds, to process milk from the Star ranch and other patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Beach
Curry County
H. H. Hazsen
Big Star Ranch
Langlois
Star Ranch
Hansen
Oregon
Joseph A
May L. Shaw
A. Putnam
F. N
Elizabeth Rasmussen
Hersboldt County
California
Swat the Fly Now to Save Summer Crops
The piece urges immediate fly swatting to reduce fly numbers in mild winter conditions. It argues winter pests threaten next summer’s crop yields and claims killing a fly now helps prevent a million short in crops.
Burchards Rent Webb Carlson House Near Grammar School
Mr and Mrs George Burchard rented the Webb Carlson house near the grammar school and moved in on a Wednesday.
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George Burchard
Webb Carlson
Acreas
Grammer School
Doctor from Olympia Chooses Myrtle Point for Home
Dr. B. Chapman, a physician from Olympia, has opened an office in the Barker and Fearnley building on Spruce Street Myrtle Point. He and his family moved into the Max Dement house on Railroad Avenue, seeking growth prospects in the area. The Chapman family includes his wife and a young son.
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B. Chapman
Sur. Foon
Olympiia
Washington
Ever Barker & Fearnley
Spruce Street
Dr. Banch
Max Dement
Railroad Avenue
Chapeian
Local couple marks 59th wedding anniversary in Myrtle Point
A local pair celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. They lived in the county before moving to Myrtle Point and ran the Myrtle Petit hotel. They had three children, one of whom passed away, and maintain many friends in the area.
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Myrtle Peint
Ortobes
Myrtle Petit
Seling
Peter Axe
Sherif
Coquille
B. Helsway
Bridge
Mertierrdla
Cougiatala
Friends of Helen Way Crawford Hear Poem Readings
A note to readers about a memory of Helen Way Crawford and her husband. The piece mentions listeners in San Francisco who may hear poems read by Chetrie on KGO General Electric radio Friday morning between 8:30 and 9 o clock.
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Helen Way Crawford
Wheee
Husbebi
Bells Telephone Company
San’ Francisco
Ibe
KGO General Electric
Chetrie
Kindergarten Reopens Under Mrs Schneider Guidance
The Kindergarten, closed temporarily due to Mrs Claud Nosler moving away, reopened Wednesday under the direction of Mrs E J Schneller. The usual hours are from one to three p m in the little white schoolhouse. Parents wishing to enroll children should contact Mrs Schneider promptly.
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Claud Nosler
E. J. Schnéllér
Litélé
Miss Vers Avant Marries Isom Clinton in Coquille
Miss Vers Avant daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Avant wed Isom Clinton of Coquille Monday at the Presbyter centenary for Portland on a wedding trip. Avant has lived in Marshfield recently while Firman cared for a brother and Clinton works in the Coast Auto line shop and office in Coquille.
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Vers Avant
A. T. Avant
Isom Clinton
Coquille
Portland
Miss Avant
Marshfield
Mr. Clinton
Coast Auto Linea
Slushber Party A Delightful Night at Will Landy Home
A Friday slumber party hosted by Mable Landy and Alta Tanner featured blue and orange décor, streamers, and lights. Attendees included Violet Coe, Wilna Manley, Audra Wagner, Fairy Davis, Audrey Lamdy, plus the hosts. The evening had dancing, games, music, stunt dancing, and a midnight three course supper. Sunday the Presbyterian church welcomed Rev. D A Thonfipaon who urged lifting the level in knowledge evangelization and giving with special male quartet music.
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Will Landy
Mable Landy
Alta Tahner
Violet Coe
Wilna Manley
Audra Wagner
Fairy Davis
Audrey Lamdy
Mable Lundy
Alta Tanner
Presbyterian Church
D. A. Thonfipaon
The
Presbyterian Church of Oregon
Young Man Survives After Near-Fatal Wagon Accident
Fréd- Fredenberg, a young man employed by M. T. Assen, fell when a wagon wheel struck pavement on Second Street near Spruce. He struck his head on a log and lay semiconscious as bystanders and M. T. Assen helped move him to a nearby livery barn. By Wednesday he could sit up briefly.
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Fréd
Fredenberg
M. T. Assen
Second Street
Assen
Aasen
Maz
Southern Pacific
Noted Lecturer to Speak at High School Auditorium
A noted lecturer will deliver a talk at the high school auditorium on the eve of Wednesday, marking the anniversary of the founding of the Parent-Teacher association.
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Erdiskentis
Dinner at Presbyterian church fosters family fellowship
About sixty five people attended a midweek dinner at the Presbyterian church. Adults and children sat at separate long tables while Endeavorers occupied a third. The young folks led with peppy songs, followed by an hour of mission study on China, as dinners are planned weekly to strengthen church fellowship.
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Presbyterian Church
China
Gaeer Fellowship
Sister of Marshfield resident dies after illness
Mrs. Esther Fairbanks of Marshfield, sister of Mrs. Bert Clark, died in a Portland hospital Tuesday night after several months of illness. A daughter of Mrs. J. Giles, she leaves two small children. Her husband, an automobile mechanic, was killed in California last fall by an electric shock. Mr and Mrs Berk Clark were in Marshfield. Miss Clark stayed with her mother and will likely remain in Myrtle Point until after the funeral.
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Esther Fairbanks
Marshfield
Bert Clark
Portland
California
Change in Weather Brings Wind Rain and Moisture Across Regions
The report notes a shift in summer weather with wind and late rain on Wednesday. Moisture is expected in the coming days as cooler temperatures linger. Across Coos Bay the temperature dropped to 31 degrees, and several mornings saw 79 degrees. Snow and cold grips stretch from the Willamette Valley to eastern regions.
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Mercury
Coos Bay
Wilamette Valley
Myrtle Point Union High Purchases New Schubert Piano
The Myrtle Point Union High school bought a new Schubert piano to be enjoyed by students and featured in upcoming auditorium programs.
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Myrtle Point Union High School
Sugar Loaf Creamery Resumes Operations as Cows Freshen
Dairy industry notes a steady demand for cheese with Sugar Loaf Creamery in California leading activity. Cows expected to freshen mid next month. cheese factories across the county to resume operation as milk supplies increase.
Surprise Birthday for Barker Draws Friends Home
Mrs Barker gathered friends at the house Monday evening to surprise her husband E. C. Barker after work at the jewelry store. The group included Mr and Mrs J L Bartis, Mr and Mrs W H Fearnley and Frances, Mr and Mrs Henry Schreedey, Mr and Mrs Gee E Hamilton, Rev and Mrs C C Hulett, Mrs and Mrs Gould of Coquille, and the couple hosted the event with radio and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Barker
Mr. Barker
J. L. Bartis
W. H. Fearnley
Frances
Henry Schreedey
Gee. E. Hamilton
C. C. Hulett
Gould
Coquille
Transfer Reassigns Lendy to Reck Creek Hatchery
A. W. Lendy, longtime at the Coos River fish hatchery, has been moved to the Reck Creek trout hatchery near Roseburg to assume new duties late last week.
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A. W. Lendy
Coos River
Reck Creek
Roseburg
Bar Association Plans Annual Meet in North Bend
The Coosa County Bar Association will hold its annual meeting and banquet at the Hotel North Bend on Saturday evening. All county lawyers are expected to attend. Several leading state lawyers are on the program to speak.
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Coosa
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