Myrtle Point Council Approves Right of Way for East Highway
City council authorized deeds to secure ground needed for state highway access over Eighth street from the east and set negotiations with two property owners. Health officer warned Myrtle Point water is unfit. a chlorination plant is needed but current equipment is unusable. The meeting extended into late night focusing on street repairs and bond considerations for a future auto park project.
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Myrtle Point
Eighth Street
The
Highway Commission
Council
State Health Department
City Water Department
Ofane
Santary Sam Johnston
Chamber of Commerce
Water advisory issued for Myrtle Point residents
Myrtle Point health officer warns all city water users to boil water before use after samples sent to the state board of health show contamination. Dr. R. Harrison Mast acts as City Health Officer.
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Myrtle Point
State Board of Health
R. Harrison Mast
Four Escapees Return to Salem Penitentiary
Four inmates Richard Moore Richard Franzen Walter Fisher and Elliott Mitchener escaped the Salem state penitentiary briefly then were recaptured Tuesday near McMinnville. They were not armed, had discarded prison garb, and claimed to have thrown two revolvers into the river before being returned to custody.
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State Penitentiary
Salem
Richard Moore
Richard Franzen
Walter Fisher
Elliott Mitchener
McMinnville
Moore
Franzen
Fisher
Mitchener
Raymond J. Casey
Permits Lags as Myrtle Point Builds Rise
Myrtle Point faces rapid improvements as builders press for permits amid a Monday meeting schedule. Four building permits were issued last week while projects advance, and council debates extend late into the night with many items left uncompleted.
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Myrtle Point
Churches to Assist Girls Conference Plans Formed
A committee led by Aileen Barker Audrey Hamilton Estella Parker Ene Christenson and Wilma Lett was announced to coordinate church efforts for the Southern Oregon Older Girls Conference. The group aims to raise funds to send a delegate to the international girls camp at Geneva Glen Colorado with church events including a special collection at the Presbyterian church and invitations to the public. The other churches have not yet announced their plans.
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O'der Girls’ Conference
Aileen Barker
Audrey Hamilton
Estella Parker
Ene Christenson
Wilma Lett
Presbyterian Church
Southern Oregon
Geneva Glen
Colorado
Hospital Contract Awarded for North Bend Man
Bids opened for the Myrtle Point hospital on Ash street led to the Mitchell Construction Company of North Bend winning a 14000 dollar contract. Work is to begin Monday morning with efforts to rush completion and employ local Myrtle Point men, with painting awarded to Henry Schroeder.
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North Bend
Drs
W. A. Buderback
The
Mitchell Company
Myrtle Point
Henry Schroeder
Port Orford Celebration Candy Box Sells At High Price
Myrtle Point attendees report a Port Orford celebration booth sold a candy box at a high price. The buyer generally behaved wisely as the candy, once opened, had a goody that gurgles down the throat, evoking nostalgia for prohibition era days in Kansas and elsewhere.
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Myrtle Point
Port Orford
Kansas
Stores Report Unusually Busy Myrtle Point Weekend Trade
Myrtle Point stores saw unusually high weekend business. A leading shop claimed the largest sales period in its history as logging activity and local four day celebrations drove the surge.
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Myrtle Point
Bids Wanted on School District No 50 Repaint and Carpentry
Remote Oregon bids invited for repainting and carpentry work at School District No 50. Contact Don McPherson, clerk, Remote, Ore. evenings for details. Item 3.
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Don McPherson
Myrtle Point in Movies Shown At Hiland Theatre
Myrtle Point in Movies screens tonight and tomorrow at Hiland Theatre. The film, captured here a month ago, includes the fire department answering a call and the chamber of commerce in session before City Hall, with a note that you may be in the picture.
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Myrtle Point
Hiland Theatre
Fire Department
Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Four Breaks in Arm From River Dive Incident
Willie Miller son of Dan Miller from the town living area broke his arm in four places and dislocated his elbow while diving from a springboard at the river. He slipped during the jump and fell into the water.
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Willie Miller
Dan Miller
Farmer Hurt in Hay Mow Fall
Herman Detlefsen, a Norway farmer, fell about forty feet from the hay mow while putting up hay Friday. He was conscious but badly bruised, moved only with assistance after an hour, rushed to a hospital where X rays showed no broken bones. He remains bedbound with pneumonia but expected to recover with time.
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Herman Detlefsen
Norway
Ford Car Demonstrates Utility in Myrtle Point
A local Ford car proved its versatility when A B Cooke of Rogue River bought eight Shetland ponies. Cooke and his wife drove to Myrtle Point with the pony secured in the car between the seats, Mrs Cooke steering while Mr Cooke held the halter. The ponies were purchased for the Macleay estate at Gold Beach and Wedderburn.
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Myrtle Point
A. B. Cooke
Rogue River
Dr. Grandy
pCooke
Troop Explore Region of Lost Lake Adventure
Scout Master Omer Idso and Scout Troop Me 2 with five boys spent a few days Exploring near Lost Lake. They camped with F L Moon and aided with mowing, reporting one of the area’s most beautiful outings. Participants were Robert Powrie Donald Druliner Eugene Ramsey William Gremey and Ronald Abbot.
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Omer Idso
Lost Lake
Eoote
F. L. Moon
Mr. Moon
Robert Powrie
Donald Druliner
Eugene Ramsey
Wm. Gremey
Ronald Abbot
Lostlake
Idso
Pol! 4Tion
Coos
Cmry
Agricultural teachers convene to shape Oregon Smith Hughes program
About 30 Oregon agricultural teachers met at Oregon Agricultural College to discuss problems and plan the coming year. The conference covered market outlets for farm products and adult evening classes, with plans for three new departments and a funding scheme linking state federal reimbursements to department efficiency.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Earl R. Cooley
Smith- Hughes
Myrtle Point
Agricultural Teachers of Oregon
E. E. Elliott
H. H. Gibson
W. T. Spanton
J G. Dent
University of Minnesota
Smith-Hughes Agriculture
Oregon
Overlooking the Horse and the Value of Advertising
A blinder man in a wagon illustrates how unseen forces hinder progress. The piece argues that even a strong wagon needs advertising as the pulling power. Without it, business cannot move, and success requires steady, funded effort rather than waiting for miracles.
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Giddap
Flags Torn and Stolen in Myrthe Point
Flags were damaged or removed from several storefronts over the weekend in Myrthe Point. A flag at the post office was torn from its staff by known individuals. another at Vogue millinery was struck by a car and staff cut. flags at Barker Jewelry and The American Office were tangled with parked cars and torn. Miss Schneider of the post office identifies the suspected party and offers no further action if the flag is returned.
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Myrthe Point Business
Vogue
Barker Jewelry
Miss Schneider
Post Office
Vacation Bible School at Church of the Brethren
A daily Bible school for boys and girls aged four to fourteen runs 9 to 12 daily from July 12 to July 26 at the Church of the Brethren. Sessions include songs Bible stories crafts and manual training. Leander Smith directs and invites Myrtle Point parents and neighbors to visit.
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Church of the Brethren
Myrtle Point
Leander Smith
Hobson McCaslin Race Meet Draws Big Local Crowds
Hobson and McCaslin hosted two days of horse racing drawing about 500 on Friday and 1,000 on Saturday. Friday results include Half Mile Saddle Race won by Spider Ashton, Purse 100. Three-eights mile won by Bay Man, Purse 200. Half Mile Rumsting won by Joe G, Purse 200. Three-fourths Mile Burming won by Calithump, Purse 300. mile and a half relay won by Philips string. Saturday races saw Laddie Half-mile won by Spider Ashton, Purse 100. Half-mile Running won by Bay Man, Purse 200. Five-furlong Running Race won by Skylark, Purse 250. Three-fourths Mile Calithump won by Calithump, Purse 300. Half mile consolation won by Mable Norman, Purse 100. mile relay won by Philips string with Murphy string second. total time four minutes 3 5 seconds.
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Hobson & McCaslin
Spider Ashton
Philips
Joe Green
Files Foot
Parker
Bay Man
Hobson and McCaslin
Sad Sam
Bagley
Joe Grant
Gideon
Mike Rumsting
Joe G
Lady Wingfield
Miss Foscaldo
Calithump
Hobson & McCastin
Ethel F
Liberty Bell
Mitchell
Philips String
Murphy String
Philipe
Topsy
Cardwell
Gray Alice
Ford
Hobson- McCaslin
Gibson
Skylark
Hobson-McCaslin
Mable Normand
Mise Fascaldo
Philip
Murphy
Plastering Begins on F C True Building Corner Fifth
Work on the F C True building at Fifth and Spruce has started plastering after a day’s progress. Contractor T E Dickson is rushing the job to allow tenants to move in soon. The project adds to Myrtle Point’s business district and highlights confidence from F C True, a Broadbent man.
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F. C. True
Fifth
Spruce
T. E. Dickson
Myrtle Point
True
Contention Over Union High School Street Cut
Dispute over the proposed cut at Union High School intersection Harris and Fourth streets pits property owners against the school board and city council. A showdown occurred with the contractor on site. further meetings are planned among stakeholders including E A Dodge Al Baker E J Schneider and Tom Dickson. Public health notes from Coos County report mumps typhoid and whooping cough. Evening farm classes and part time schooling for boys to be expanded. conference attendees enjoyed a picnic at Colorado Lake hosted by Professor and Mrs H H Gibson.
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Union High School
Harris and
Fourth Streets
E. A. Dodge
al Baker
E. J. Schneider
Tom Dickson
State Board of Health
Coos County
Ellott
Colorado Lake
H. H. Gibson
Gravel Ford Fourth of July Celebration Draws Big Crowd
About fifteen hundred visitors attended Gravel Ford’s Fourth of July celebration in the grove. A parade featured sixteen costumed girls, Uncle Sam and Liberty figures, and a fireworks finale. Local bands, readings, drills, races, and a greased pole contest capped a day praised as orderly and memorable with plans already forming for next year.
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Gravel Ford
Myrtle Point
Lige Culbertaen
Uncle Sam
Jennie Luttrell
Whee Casey
Eula Mayszie
Dora
Rev MacDonald
MacDonald
United States
Dodge Building Under Way Near Untor High School
City Recorder E A Dodge began a six room house on his acreage across Fourth street from Untor high school. The construction will proceed by day’s work with Warren Deyoe in charge.
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City Recorder
Dodge
Fourth Street
Untor High School
Day
Warren Deyoe
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T. Green
S. D. Wood
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M. E. Ferdinand
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Geo. F. Hughes
N. G. W. Perkins
California Filter Co
City Transfer
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Mann Electric Co
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E. E. Johnson
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J. M. Arrington
Cops & Curry Telephone Co
Mt. States Power Co
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Standard Oil Co
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