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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1924

Page

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Coos Bay Land Transfers and Marriages Listed in Oregon

A long list details property transfers in Coos Bay area including lots in Nasburg and Sweeney additions, Marshfield, North Bend, and Bandon. It also records multiple marriages in Bandon, North Bend, Marshfield, and surrounding towns along with corporate filings for the Cops & Gurry Nenesr Co with $60,000 capital.

National ‘Bank Coos Bay Portland Eugene Coes Bay Land Co Otto B.stram Nasburg Marshfield McFall F. KE. Smith Tosier Heights William “E. Dolan Lalu Burch Mevahield Willie J. Maseey Lot Gee Charles H. Campbell Paik Zito Bertin Lota Pleck Daleth Piret-Kédition Sede Bendy Cees Bay Union Realty Oxte'Suhn Portland Coos Bay G. Lawthorn Stel Marthe Bunker Hill A. J. Milhorn Mary Strewridge John Harris Caroline Harris Ira G. Padrick Ciineme State Bank of North Bend Spokane T. FF Montgomery Tax Horace T Byler Weet Hall Lets Porter Neethi Bend Edward E. Endéslay Ella Cash Bandon Jones Hemlock Oreh “Faseler Bram

Council Meets Execu Meeting at Coquille Health Association

About 10 people from across the county attended a council meeting at the County Health Association in Coquille. Mrs Adahi c and Mr Nosler represented Myrtle Point and planned a county gathering in Coquille with date to be announced later.

Coquille Adahi c Nosler Myrtle Point Dunber

Myrtle Point to Build New Theatre Block

Myrtle Point plans a new theatre building replacing the current Unique Theatre and Variety Store structure. Dodge has drawn plans costing 25 000 to 80 000 dollars with tours by Tourtelelle and Hasame of Portland. The 45 by 60 foot brick building will seat about 650, with removal of the old structure by Bob Train and grading to start immediately. Shows will continue in the old building during construction, with completion expected in about 90 days.

Myrtle Point Ois Ev A.“ Dodge Tourtelelle & Hasame Portland Bob Train Liberty North Bend Dodge

Boy Scout Leader Visit Mentioned in town notes

Mr Ricksecker of the Boy Scouts visited town on Scout business. G H Obed er of Spokane oversees Boy Scouts in Montana Oregon Idaho and Washington.

Married couples wed in Coquille and Myrtle Point

Roland Brumbaugh and Ethel Gilstrap married at Coquille on Saturday July 24 1924 with C Moore pastor of the Methodist church south. The couple will live in Myrtle Point. A quiet wedding united Isa Marthe Hedman and Raymond A. Epperson at Tider Thomas Barks residence. They plan to reside in Myrtle Point at the Hoffman home until fall when they move to Portland.

Roland Brumbaugh Auto Park Ethel Gilstrap Marshfield Coquille the C. Moore Methodist ‘Church South Myrtle Point Tider Thomas Barks X.isa Marthe Hedman Raymond A. Epperson Hoffman Portland

Weekend visits and travels around Crater Lake and area

Mr and Mrs T M Stever spent the weekend on a vacation trip to Crater Lake returning home Monday. They were joined by Mrs Josephine Tanner of Marshfield. Mrs Sarah Ely of Powers summers with her daughter Mrs Lew Miller and family. C C Hesman and family visited at the G A Spencer home on North Fork. Mrs Charles Bartling and children of Myrtle Point stayed with Mrs Luther Spencer on the W Carlile place. E M Hoffman left for a visit with a sister in Carlotta California. Charlie Gilroy attended to Stover place while the Stovers were away on an outing and plans a trip to Newport Rhode Island the first of the month. Oregon’s seven petition parties face delays while residents consider rainy day options as the state remains dry.

T. M. Stever Crater Lake Josephine Tanner Marshfield Sarah Ely Powers Lew Miller C. C. *Hesman G. A. Spencer North Fork Charles Bartling Myrtle Point Myrtle Point,epent Tuesday With Mr. Bartling Luther Spencer W. ¥. Carlile Place E. M. Hoffman Carlotta California Charlie Gilroy T. M Newport R. I Oregon

Notice of Local Name Change for Jimmy Fitzhbenry

A brief public notice records that Jimmy Fitzhbenry of Powers is referenced as Jimmy Jr in a July 21, 1024 filing. The misspelled and partial text suggests a name variation or alias under review by local authorities.

Gallagher Wins Gorvallia Championship Title

J. A. Gallagher of Gorvallia secured the championship in a decisive victory. The event crowned Gallagher as the regional champion, marking a notable achievement for Gorvallia.

J. A. Gallagher of Gorvallia

Oregon Refuses Cattle Influx Amid Feed Shortage

A telegram from California ranchers requests to graze 6000 cattle in northern Oregon but officials decline citing severe feed shortages. Livestock sanitary and stockmen report hay crops under 20 percent, risking winter survival. strict limits on cattle shipment into Oregon are urged.

California Oregon Cangoternor Orne Tibet

Forest Fire Rages Near Myrtle Point on Rock Creek

A large forest fire burns on upper Rock Creek about 20 miles east of Myrtle Point affecting the last town area. Firefighters report rapid progression with a nearly mile-long flame and sections 36 under the C and C Co and WEM Willoughby control efforts. authorities hope to gain control by this evening barring heavy winds.

Upper Rock Creek Myrtle Point WEM. Willoughby Smite Ander Control

Alpine Paper Co Plans Major Coquille Plant

The Alpine Paper Company reveals plans for a new Coquille plant to produce 50 ton daily capacity. Projected cost is $300000 with half raised locally and the remainder underwritten by a California firm. Wm T Alpine and C L Burton lead the venture with nearly $1000 subscribed so far.

Alpine Paper Company Coquille Abiere Pacific California Wm. T. Alpine Moving Spirit Svorking C. L. Burton

Elijah H Price founder of local miner dies in Powers

Elijah Henritte Price was born in Fort Smith Arkansas on September 27 1840 and died in Powers July 21 1924 at age 83 years 7 months 24 days. He came to Mule Creek on Rogue River 40 years ago took up a mining claim then moved to Ilahe for 37 years before retiring in Powers for five years. He leaves his widow Alice Isabella and seven children including Noble E Martha Elliott Frank E Henry T Price all of Powers plus Elia McFarlane Grants Pass Edna Plaint ed Brookings James Price Taft California and sister Mrs M J Jackman Oakland California. Funeral services were held July 22 1924 at Powers officiated by Elder Thomas Barklow and interment was in Norway cemetery.

Elijah Henritte Price Fort Smith Arkansas Powers Mule Creek Rogue River Ilahe Alice Isabella Price Noble E Martha Ellott Frank E. Price Henry T. Price Elia McFarlane Grants Pass Edna Plainted Brookings James €. Price Taft California M. J. Jackman Oakland

Gate Dam Plan Proposed on Coquille River Fork

Plans for a gate dam at the head of Rock Prairie on the north fork of the Coquille River aim to improve log output to tide water. The $1,500 wooden dam would be about 100 feet long, supplementing three existing dams at MacCarthy’s Barker’s and Baxter’s to push logs to tide. An estimated 17,000,000 feet of timber remains stranded above Rock Prairie.

Rock

Stover Couple Marks 15th Anniversary via Crater Lake Trip

Mr and Mrs Theodore Stover returned Monday from a Crater Lake trip celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary. Mrs Josephine Tanner accompanied them and reported a lovely journey.

Theodore. Stover Crater Lake Joaephine Tanner

Wheeler Chosen as Independent VP Candidate for La Follette

Burton Wheeler of Montana, a Democratic senator and D A Daugherty committee prosecutor, was selected as the independent running mate for Wisconsin insurgent Republican Robert La Follette. Wheeler initially declined citing an indictment in Montana but accepted after assurances. The La Follette national committee expanded with ten new members from socialist pacifist and labor groups, bringing total to 52. West Virginia and Nebraska pose ballot hurdles, with legal workarounds in progress. Ford supporters in Nebraska privately favor La Follette. Possible backing from the American Federation of Labor is discussed.

Burton K. Wheeler Montana Senate Daugherty Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin Republican Wheeler la Follette Pennsylvania Grange Wmder National Committee Alexander Kahn Forward Norman Thomas New York League of Industrial Democracy Algernon Lee Socialist Party Bertha Hale White Chicago Louis Sharts Ohio E. C. Faires Farmers’ Union Greensboro D. C Charles McGowan Illinois Paul Scharrenberg California Federation” of Labor la Foliette West Virginia Nebraska Progressive Party Henry Ford

Surprise a Sister by Pythian Group at Home

A group of Pythian Sisters met at Mrs. Birdie Hazel Ston’s home Tuesday evening to greet Mrs. A Thompson returning home briefly. The evening featured reminisences, music from attendees and radio, plus refreshments brought by the Sisters before her departure for the beach.

Birdie Hazelston A. Thompson Mrs. Thompson

Three legged pig to be shown at Coos County fair

L. V. Barkow displays a three legged pig weighing 80 to 100 pounds. The hind leg is missing due to birth, and the animal is said to outrun many sprinters. Barklow plans to exhibit it at the Coos and Curry County fair September 17 to 20 and then at the state fair.

L. V. Barkow

West Virginia’s Clem Shaver Named DNC Chair

Clem Shaver of West Virginia was chosen as head of the Democratic National Committee. He succeeds the previous chair and takes leadership of the national party organization amid party strategy discussions.

Clem Shaver West Virginia Democratic National Committee

City Council Grants Permits For Union Oil Tankage And Theater

City council passed authorization for the Union Oil company to build a tankage and warehouse near the Southern Pacific tracks by the Standard Oil station. E A Dodge gets a concrete theatre 45 by 96 feet costing 18000 without a balcony, and J M Rockwell a house. Doors and windows contract awarded to Huling Lundy & Sons for the new city hall. Bids to follow for heating plant. Peddler ordinance referred. proposed 75 dollar weekly permit within city limits.

Coos Bay Legionnaires plan drive to form Myrtle Point post

Coos Bay adjutant Bob Dillard and a Baywide Legion delegation visited Myrtle Point to encourage local ex service men to revive an active American Legion post. A 1919 revival effort grew to 11 800 posts nationwide with about 950 000 members. Officials urge joining nearby Coquille or Ocean posts to establish a live chapter in Myrtle Point.

Coes Bay Oxegen Dillard American ‘Legion Myrtle Point Onagon Eugwes Post Coquille Post

Port of Coquille Plans Concrete Wall at Carlile Shoal

In a regular session the Port of Coquille voted to construct a concrete retaining wall in the middle fork of the Coquille river at Carlile Shoal. The 515 foot long wall will be two feet wide at the top with a 60 degree slope, costing about 8000 dollars. The project aims to redirect the river to the old channel and prevent log jams on the sand bar bend.

Coquille River Carlile Shoal

Forest Fire Cooperation Promoted by Shell on Coast Roads

The Shell Company of California has repainted its twelve foot and red dial signs along Pacific Coast highways to urge motorists to prevent fires. The signs, created by a noted state artist, highlight hazards from careless acts and call motorists to spread prevention. Large educational materials are prepared for free distribution.

Forest Service Department of Agriculture Shell Company of California Pacific Coast Shell Company

Bring in Bills for Chautauqua Committees to Close Books

Urges all with bills against the Chautauqua to present them so the committees can close the books and care for remaining funds.

Coos County Delegates Return From Democratic Convention

Coos County delegates to the Democratic National Convention in New York, John D. Goss Hugh McLean and J M Bledsoe, returned home after a long hot siege of ballots. Oregon backed McAdoo then Davis, with no unified ticket. The 23rd to 80th ballots saw exchanges as the delegation held to their chosen candidates amid hospitality and memories.

Coos New York Madison Square Gardens Cocoa County Oregon John D. ‘Gos Hugh McLain Marshfield J. M. Bledsoe Myrtle Point McLean Goss Bledsoe United States Daily Press McAdoo Davis Thompson Carter Stewart Smith

Donated Forest Land Accepted Under New Act

The Clark McNary forestry act allows private land donations to the Forest Service for timber growth and fire protection. Donors must provide land valuable for timber and feasibly administered in suitable units. donations need not be inside existing forests or on navigable watershed lands.

Forest Service

High School Registration Urged for Myrtle Posn Students

All high school students planning to attend Myrtle Posn High School next year must register at once at the office of Clerk Mrs Metta Rosslow. This includes District No 41 pupils and others seeking enrollment.

Myrtle Posn High School Metta Rosslow

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