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Newspaper

Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1924

Page

1

Marshfield Land Transfers and Divorce Notices

A digest of property transfers in Marshfield and Coos Bay area includes multiple deeds from Ira G. Padrick and others to United and to United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, plus transfers involving Bay Park, Nashburg Addition, and timberlands. Also listed are several divorces filed or granted, and marriages among local residents, with an estate administration for Frank E. Willard valued at $17,350 real estate and $5,675 personal.

Ira. G. Padrick Et Ux Unitedpany Marshfield Ira G. Padrick United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Clarence G. Stadden D. H. Grove Sumker Catching Inlet Bridge Coos’ Bay Water Street Sumner Township Elizabeth Shuey Martinen Leatherwood Marys G.H. Layman Malcolm Dashney E. KE. Leach Henry W. Stein Bay Park H. Neer George H. Er BM. Upd . & Ux N. Hansen E.P. Ellingsen Security Bank of Myrtle Point Sec.thom George H. Sigsby Sengstacken Company Bergimine F. Graziani Coos Bay Plate Queer L. D. Felsheim Azalea Park W. J. Sweet Mountain States Timber Company C. & C. Cedar Company The Timber Company Dafoe Bullerds Fred W. Jameson First National Bank of Coos Bay Nashburg J. A. Luse Et Ax Amanda Ellen Loggie Henry Sengstacken Co W. A. Douglas City of Marshfield Nashurg David O ‘James M. Brooks J. R. Brooks Ethel Robinson William Robinson Daisy Janes Clara G. Bock Richard A. Bock Jane Marie Lena M. Perkins William H. Perkins North Bend Cecil McCartney Portland Gertrude Goehrend F. Stack Powers Evelyn Jackson Roseburg Dean Saybrook Alice Finnagan Joes Taylor Reedsport Elsie J. Chapman Earl R. Martin Francis Cunningham Vane A. Anderson Charlotte A. Hays H. L. Jones Della Oldland Earl E. Adams Amelia Pratt Ray Huston Devis Hasel Ruth Bandon Eugene C. F. Elliott Aurora B. Willard Frank E. Willard

A Sunday Picnic at Myrtle Grove Near Jim Hays Ranch

A Sunday picnic on June 29 drew a crowd to the Myrtle Grove near the Jim Hays ranch. Attendees include Ida McCloskey Fish, Elmer Osborne, Jasper McCloskey, W H Crawford and family, J F Ball and son James, Vern Folts, Clara McCloskey, C C Carter family, M H Dement family, J H McCloskey, Everettays, Dan E Marstens, Faye Rose, Kermit Hayes, Wilda Barker, and P W Laird family with multiple children. The event featured lunch, barnyard games, swimming, and walks.

Myrtle Grove Jim Hays Boon Ida McCloskey Fish Hanford California Mies Elmer Osborne Stockton Jasper McCloskey Sacramento W. H. Crawford Lester Audra Gladys San Bernardino J. F. Ball James Alexandria Louisiana Vern Folts Clara McCloskey J. D. Hayes James Lewellyn C. C. Carter Clarence Carter M. H. Dement Lila Theresa J. H. McCloskey Evveretays Dan E. Marstens Faye Rose Kermit Hayes Wilda Barker de L P. W. Laird Endavug Iters Vernita Marguerite

Vacation Bible School closes with program showing class work

The Vacation Bible School program featured scripture readings, missionary stories and songs, a map song and drill, and displays of maps books pictures and a sea with boats. Average attendance was 73.2 pupils and the missionary offering to China exceeded $14.00 with a hand work teacher expected next year.

China

Fifth Monday Weinie Roast Brings Neighbors Together

WEINIE ROASTS The Modern Woodmen and the Royal Neighbors held their fifth Monday event at Reed's Ford with about 75 attendees. After the meal, games and general merriment followed. Neighbors expect no fifth Monday gathering until September. A separate river beach roast near the 8 P Station drew young folks and local residents including the post office, a bank, the bakery, the Hub, and several families.

Reed's Ford

Vacation notice for post office clerk Emma Schneider

Emma Schneider, a popular post office clerk, is taking a vacation for several months. Local residents and colleagues wish her a restful break as she steps away from duties temporarily.

Misa Emma Schneider

Predicts McAdoo Nomination After Extended Ballots

The New York convention telegrams show McAdoo leading Smith with Davis and Cox far behind as ballots continue. Predictions say McAdoo will be nominated today amid restive delegates and Bryan urging support. The article notes 88 ballots polled by Wednesday and compares to historic Democratic tallies.

New York McAdoo Smith Balance Davis Cox Dark Horse Bryan Douglas Charleston Baltimore

History of Democratic nominations through the ballots

A compact record lists Democratic presidential nominees from 1882 to 1920, naming candidate, state, and ballot or acclamation details. It covers Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Lewis Cass, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Stephen A. Douglas, George McClellan, Horatio Seymour, Horace Greeley, Samuel J. Tilden, Winfield S. Hancock, Grover Cleveland, William J. Bryan, Alton B. Parker, Woodrow Wilson, and James M. Cox with ballot counts and conventions.

Martin van Buren Baltimore James K. Polk Tennessee Lewis Cass Michigan Franklin Pierce New Hampshire James Buchanan Pennsylvania Cincinnati Stephen A. Douglas Illinois Charleston Douglas George M. McClellan New Jersey Chicago Horatio Seymour New York Horace Greeley Samuel J. Tilden St. Louis Winifield S. Hancock Grover Cleveland Woodrow Wilson James M. Cow Ohio San Francisco

Birth Announcement for Clark Fensler's Newborn

On Sunday June 29, 1984, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fensler welcomed a new baby into their family. The report notes the birth date but provides no further details on name or weight.

Clark Fensler

Transcontinental airmail starts to speed cross nation

The air mail service begins with a three zone system from San Francisco to New York. A letter costs 60 cents to reach the eastern edge of the country, offering a rapid link between the two cities that showcases the new speed of air delivery.

San Francisco New York

Union High District vote defeats formation

The Union High district election across Bridge Bancroft and Remote failed. Voters opposed forming the district with 51 votes for and 61 against across the three areas.

Bridge Bancroft Union Heigh

Changes Meeting Night For Firefighters Practice

The fire chief announces moving the weekly practice from Wednesday to Tuesday at 6 30 PM. On Tuesday evenings the siren will signal practice, not an alarm, for the fire department volunteers who valiantly fight fires.

Governor Rejects Bankers Proposal for Fifth Holiday

The governor declines a fifth holiday and designates Saturday as a regular workday while the American force will be given two days off as the job department remains closed until further notice.

Bridge Beats Myrtle Point 18 to In Incomplete Score

Bridge defeated Myrtle Point by a score of 18 to ? in their game last Sunday at M Point. Myrtle Point expects to play Dillard next Sunday.

Myrtle Point M Point Ae Toe Dillard

Service Station Opens at Bridge With Ice Cream Parlor

A new service station and ice cream parlor opened on Sunday at Bridge. Owner is Mr. Ford of Portland. He has also purchased a blacksmith shop to operate.

Bridge Ford Portland

Myrtle Point Woman Quietly Marries

One Myrtle Point lady entered married life without notice during a Wednesday service conducted by Elder Thomas Barklow. The couple listed are John C. Noel of Coquille and Mrs. Eliza Clinton of Myrtle Point. W. H. Hayes and Miss Bugge attended. Friends offer best wishes for the couple’s future.

Myrtle Point Thomas Barklow John C. Noel Coquille Eliza Clinton W. H. Hayes Miss Bugge Eliza

Improvements at Breuer Store and Club Cafe

Samuel Breuer expanded the store front by six feet and enclosed it with new large plate glass windows while laying a new floor. He continued operating during renovations and invites inspection. The club cafe also refreshed its front including the bakery with a white repaint, showcasing a brighter townscape.

Samuel Breuer Mr. Breuer Club Cafe

End of Tax Levies Lifts Nuisance Taxes Citywide

On Wednesday night the city lifted many nuisance taxes thirty days after the federal act abolished these revenue sources. Taxes on telephone and telegraph communications and admission taxes in venues under fifty cents were removed along with duties on jewelry and knives.

Bids to Open For City Hall Project

The council will open bids for the new city hall at its meeting on Monday July 7. The notice calls for qualified contractors to submit proposals by the deadline and authorizes the awarding of the contract pending council review.

Workers at C. C. Carter Co Pause Two Days

The C. C. Carter Company plans a two day shutdown on the 4th and 5th with 80 to 40 men laid off. Operations resume Monday the 7th as workers focus on a reforestation area visible from the hill above the site.

C. C. Carter Co

District 41 School Opens September 8

The District No. 41 school will open on September eighth with the building prepared for a successful year. Teachers secured include Grade 1 Mrs Belle Whitaker Grade II Mrs Grace Giles Grade III Miss Alta Tanner Union Oregon Grade IV Miss Edna Johnson and another teacher to assist Grade V Mrs Jean Blake Grade VI Miss Audrey Wagner Broadbent Grade VII Mrs Nema Johnston Grade VII Albert McFarland Portland

Belle Whitaker Grace Giles Alta Tanner Union Oregon Edna Johnson Jean Blake Audrey Wagner Broadbent

First Summer Camp Report From Scout Camp

Report details June 24 start with boys pitching tents and learning camp routines. It lists participants from Myrtle Point Coquille and Marshfield, camp leaders, patrol assignments, meals, activities, minor injuries, and visiting Scoutmaster Mr. Bergner with Dr. Bunch visiting Myrtle Point.

Bryce Nosler Myrtle Point Ed Johnson Clarance Bean Coquille Bill Johnson Jack Langworthy Jerry Bromberger Bob Ayre Marshfield Enis Keizer North Bend Shotwell Mr. Ricksecker Lee Savage Tomlinson W. Johnson Lewis Gillespy Denton Ellington Carlton Smith Randolph Lorenz Jerry Bromberer Wallace Douglas Jack Johaneson Edward Johnson Jack Langsworthy Shirley Vernol Anderson Homer Lyons Enis Keirer Robi. Ayre Clarence Bean Bud Savage Jimmie Danielson Mr. Bergner Dr. Bunch

Boys cannot be persuaded to stay. swimming progress noted

Several boys passed the first class swimming test and show progress in learning to swim. After supper the group marched to Muscle Reef for games, returned by nine, held a patrol leader conference, and then lights out with taps.

Muscle Reef

Mrs Jermima Hoffman 83 Dies at Middle Fork Home

Mrs Jermima Hoffman died at her home on Middle Fork on Wednesday July 2 1924 aged 83 8 26. She was born October 6 1840 in Winnipeg Canada and came to Oregon in 1841 later settling in Coos county. Survived by daughter Rachel Marquis California and son Edward L Hoffman Myrtle Point with seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were in the Church of the Brethren with interment at Norway cemetery.

Jermima Hoffman Middle Fork Jermima Filet James Filett Winnipeg Canada Oregon Hillsboro Coos County Ephraim Hoffman Rachel Marquis California Edward L. Hoffman Myrtle Point Church of the Brethren Norway Cemetery

Auto Accidents Reported Around Myrtle Point Last Week

A series of minor crashes occurred in and near Myrtle Point over the past week. A Ford with license 168041 burned near Gravel Ford road. A taxi driven by Everill Songers and a Chevrolet collided near Broadbent. One wheel torn from the Chevrolet and the Ford rolled over with injuries reported but none serious. A Ford truck and a touring car were involved at the SiIe Wen 9 Ped Bridge. A wheel of the touring car was smashed and the deck damaged.

Myrtle Point Ford Everill Songers Chevrolet Broadbent Stout Siile Wen

Auto Park Registrants

Those who were at the Auto Park this week were Washington Tom Landas Aber deen E H Gibbons and family Ridgefield and E W Douglas and daughter Blaine California Mr and Mrs M Millett H Talbert Mr and Mrs J O Walker Mr and Mrs Harry Wharton and daughter all of Los Angeles Mr and Mrs R H Langston and children Santa Barbara Mr and Mrs O H Mattley and daughter San Francisco Mr and Mrs Joe and H T Boone Hanford Oklahoma Mr and Mrs N Duncan and son Oregon Mr and Mrs S W Stoll Portland C H Nibbiett and family Roseburg Mr and Mrs T H Rogers McMinnville and Mr and Mrs L Miller and children Glendale

Auto Park Washington Tom Landas Aberdeen E. H. Gibbons Ridgefield E. W. Douglas Blaine California M. Millett H. Talbert J. O. Walker Harry Wharton Los Angeles R. H. Langston Santa Barbara O. H. Mattley San Francisco Joe H. T. Boone Hanford Oklahoma N. Duncin Oregon S. W. Stoll Portland C. H. Nibbiett Roseburg T. H. Rogers McMinnville L. Miller Glendale

Lawn Party for Misses Schneider Opens With Lantern Glow

A lawn party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Schneider honored Carolyn and Ernestine Schneider on Friday evening. Japanese lanterns lit the yard as young women inPretty dresses mingled and played games while Mrs. J. A. Crawford assisted with refreshments from 7 30 to 9 00. Guests included Elma Russell Delores Barklow Helen McInnis Lorena Michaels Mickey Osborne Lela Crumley June Crumley Margaret Garrett Margaret Chase Genevieve Barklow Iris Barklow Pola May Breuer Elenora Brewer Lila Britton Joe Ann Parrot Eileen Dement Lois Schroeder Ann Harlocker Carolyn Schneider and Ernestine Schneider.

Carolyn Ernestine Schneider E. J. Schneider Lorena Michaels Mickey Osborne Lela Crumley June Crumley Margaret Garrett Margaret Chase Genevieve Barklow Iris Barklow Pola May Breuer Elenora Brewer Lila Britton Joe Ann Parrot Eileen Dement Lois Schroeder Ann Harlocker Carolyn Schneider

Radio News Sparks Upgraded Concert Experience

C G Mann plans a new large radio phone installation this week at his business boosting nightly radio concerts. At Emery Noser service station last Thursday the English play The Three Ghosts was broadcast with strong instrumental interludes. Minor static caused brief trouble but attentive listeners enjoyed the performance and looked forward to more seating to resemble a real play.

C. G Mann Emery-Noser

Fourth of July Celebrations Across Coastal Towns

The article outlines major Independence Day festivities in Bandon North Bend Gravel Ford Twin Oaks Oakland and Myrtle Point with races games dances and concerts. It notes prizes, a top boxing contest on the Fifth, and accessible travel via Lamps Mountain Road. Myrtle Point plans a quiet day while local shops banks post office and offices may stay open.

Bandon Lamps Mountain Road North Bend Gravel Ford Twin Oaks Oakland Myrtle Point Oaks

Insurance settlements settle George Hermann and Lester Martin cases

The George Hermann property fire yielded a full house insurance payout and barn repair funds. Lester Martin received a satisfactory settlement within three days of his fire. Both cases show rapid insurance action.

George Hermann Lester Martin Martin

County to Start on Five Bridges

County Judge R H Mast says piling will begin immediately for five bridges over the 70 foot ditch along the Dyke road across the Coquille river from Coquille. The bridges are to be rushed to completion as gravel last course on the dyke road is rolled. The road should be travel ready when the northern California automobile caravan arrives.

Coquille River Coquille R. H. Mast California

Murphy relatives host travelers on western auto trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Murphy of Bridge learned that Mr and Mrs A C Kurtz and daughter, longtime Chicago residents, left last Saturday on an extended westward journey by car. They plan to visit the Murphys in Bridge before locating. Mr Kurtz owns a dairy ranch near Bancroft.

Charles Murphy Bridge A. C. Kurtz Chicago West Murphy Mr Kurtz Bancroft

Noted Car Derails After Brake Failure

C C Carter and his son Clarence were riding a speeder when brakes failed and the car sped out of control. They jumped off. Cecil was slightly bruised, Clarence landed in a brush pile unharmed. The vehicle derailed and was smashed.

C C. Carter Clarence Cecil

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