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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1925

Page

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Real Estate Transfers and Notices From Coos Bay Area

A sequence of property transfers across Coos Bay region including Coos Bay Union Realty to H E Bedford and others with varying sums, plus Nesburg and Nasburg additions in Marshfield and Coquille. Also lists multiple parties and a probate petition for Albert S Fish with estate valued around 4000 dollars.

Coos Bay Union Realty Co H. E. Bedford Coos Bay Eli M. Clayton Et Ax Henry Elis Monroe Lane Nosler’s Coquille Myrtie Dollet Bert Billings Millington Bertland, Eugene & Coos Bay Land Co H. R. Fletting Nesburg Marshfield Frent National Bank of Portland Eugene & Coos Bay Land, Co Nasburg’s E. B. Seabrook Et Ux Henry Sengstacken Co

Memorial exercises at Dora chapel draw large crowd

A large crowd attended memorial exercises at the Dora chapel with a short program and Rev. Omer Idso delivering the address. Other local happenings include visitors, ball game attendance, and Shiloh School’s year end notes.

Dora Chapel Omer Idso J. C. Bullard Prosper Gearhart FE. M. Mayse Lara Coquille J. N. Gearhart Myrtle Point Lorenso West Lester Mayse

Coos County Cows Lead May Butter Fat Results

County Agricultural Agent Richards releases May cow testing data. St Mawes Queen owned by L P Trigg leads with 91.9 pounds of butter fat from 991 cows. four hundred cows exceed 40 pounds. Revit owned by E L Clausen produced 8.8 pounds. Average 87.65 pounds and 4.37 percent fat across 901 cows. 32 cows in 60-pound class. County cows rate above state average.

Tne Coos County Richards St. Mawes Queen L. P. Trigg Norway Revit E. L. Clausen Broadbest Agent Richards

Makers Demonstration At Kasery and Nosler Works

Kasery and Nosler staged a demonstration with a Fordson Cat at their shop last Friday drawing notable comment from loggers. The machine, built largely from a Fordson tractor, was shown running to specifications indicating its size and potential uses.

Kasery & Nosler

Race Meet at Condon Delivers Notable Wins

Jim Hobson entered horses in the Condon race meet with Joe G Calithump Snow Mountain Lauretta placing in the five eighths mile race with a time of 58 2-5. In the one mile Condon Derby Joe G won and Calithump finished second with Smatter third in 1 47. Calithump belongs to Hobson and will race this fall at Coos and Curry county fairs and may run jumpers for prize money.

Comdyn Oregon Jim Hobson Jemtane Journal Joe G Smatter Calithump Hobson Coos and Curry County Fair

Births Reported for Ladiker and Adams Families

To Mr and Mrs Joseph Ladiker of Bridge a daughter Lydia Elizabeth was born on Wednesday June 3 1925 To Mr and Mrs Earl E Adams a son was born on Saturday May 30 1925

Joseph Ladiker Bridge Sughter Lydia Elizabeth Earl E. Adams

Marriage Unites Arago Couple in Myrtle Point Ceremony

At 10:00 a m on June 1 1925 Rev Mr Hill of Coquille solemnized the union of Jacob Moomaw of Arago and Vera Johnson of Myrtle Point The couple are well known here and will reside in Arago Friends extend best wishes and blessings for their future together.

Mr. Hill Coquille Jacob Moomaw Arago Vera ©. Johnson Myrtle Point

Three Oregon Laws Held Over for Ballot in 1926

May 28 was the time limit for beginning the laws that the legislature passed. Three laws are non operative due to petitions for referendum. The tithing bill the bus bill and the telegraph tax bill will go to the November general election. The tithing bill would take 10 percent of receipts from state boards to the general fund. It was the last to file its petition.

Train schedule changed on Powers-Eugene run

Under the new time card effective June first Train No H01 leaves Myrtle Point at 7 46 a m for Portland and train No 502 arrives there at 3 05 p m The new schedule cuts Myrtle Point to Eugene running time by 30 minutes The night Marshfield bound train remains on the old timetable tying up there

Myrtle Point Portland Eugene Marshfield

Hold Reception for New Members at M E Church

The M E church hosted a reception at the J O O F hall on Tuesday evening welcoming 80 new members. The event drew participation from both new and existing congregants.

M. E. Church J. O. 0. F. Hall

Results Of Examination Of School Children In Coos County

Coos County Health unit examined 3069 school children in the past year. 313 were substantially free of defects. Teeth and tonsils topped the list with 45.7 and 42.5 percent, vision issues 11.5 percent. Of 3284 defects found, 889 were corrected mainly by physicians or dentists. Marshfield started diphtheria vaccination for 185 children. further immunizations planned as schools resume. Preschoolers urged to receive smallpox vaccination and diphtheria immunization before starting school. clinics planned in county towns this summer.

Coos County Marshfield County Health Unit

Chautauqua Organization Formed For 1925 Season

City Hall patrons organized the Chautauqua for 1925 with Dr. O H Clarke reelected president. The group reported a $237.56 balance after last year's heavier expenses and discussed reserving seats for a new fee. Officers and committees were elected and plans outlined for attending meetings in Portland.

O. H. Clarke Elmer F. Russell Helen Clarke Helen Whitaker J. M. Bledsoe de Nosler T. D. Guerin J. W. Carlson Antone Lange J. B. Camp John Felsber J. H. McCloskey A. A. Schri

Community Bridge and Social Gatherings Report

Moro details of local visits and gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Herklow hosted Myrtle Point guests at the Dwight Calver home. The Birthday club met at Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Parker at Remote with music and ice cream. Lett family entertained visitors from California and relatives from Myrtle Point, with trips to the coast.

Charlie Herklow Myrtle Point Dwight Calver Claude Hatcher Bagdon Richards Chas. M. Parker Messrs Mesdames Luttrell Frank Culver Everett Lisle A. O. “Hooton Margaret Jennie Lilah Luttrell Lou Herbert Katheryn Smith Herschell Minkler Auto Hoquiam Washington

Coquille Residents Enjoy Week with Local Families

Chas W Hill and children of Coquille spend the week with her parents Mr and Mrs H J Brownson. The Brownson Bros on Big Creek bought a new Star Touring car. Mrs Vernon Fullertop of Powers visited Roseburg on the return trip with Mr and Mrs A C Kurtz. Chas Creasy of Camas and others visited friends here. H M Moore of Marshfield and H S Habe l of Roseburg stopped by. Hatfield returned from Mercy hospital North Bend to Big Creek. Frank Leake of Coquille called Wednesday. Teck Adams of Myrtle Point established here. Mr and Mrs Elwood Carey and family of Southern California passed through en route to Al Rich and Wm Fish homes in Coos County. Miss Nerla Jehna ion’s school at Pleasant View closed after another successful year with a very good program. Weather was inclement and plans for a large event were disrupted.

Chas. W. Hill Coquille Brownson Brownson Bros Big Creek Mee Ang Vernon Fullertop Powers Roseburg Eld A.C. Kurtz Denshier Read Portland Chas. Creasy Camas Bantley H.mooore Marshfield A. GL. Hatheld Mercy Hospital North Bend

Memorial Day Quiet in Myrtle Point Observed

Memorial Day passed quietly in Myrtle Point with banks and the post office closed most of the day. The G A R decorated local graves at the cemetery as cool, rainy weather affected outdoor activities and fruit sales closed for Sunday.

Myrtle Point G.A. R

Coquille Five-Man Team Wins Oregon State Trap Championship

The Coquille five man team captured the 50 target team shoot championship in the Oregon state event at Eugene last Sunday with 244 of 260. Portland finished second with 240 and Eugene third at 238. Members were Ray Long 50 J W Miller 4 E Graham 49 R F Miller 48 and K W Chapin 48.

Coquille Eugene Portland Coquille Boys Ray Long J. W. Miller E. Graham R. F. Miller KW. Chapin

Pointer annual delivers to students for pickup

The high school annual the Pointer was delivered to the student body Monday. Those who purchased the annual can obtain the name by calling at H A Schroeder's furniture store.

H. A. Schroeder

Wecoma Baths Opens at Bandon Sunday June 7

Wecoma Baths at Bandon by the Sea will open Sunday June 7 featuring a salt water natatorium and an exhibition of fancy diving and swimming. Free parking and music by the band accompany the event, with all invited to attend.

Wecoma Bandon Bandon-by-the-Sea Guonday

Card of Thanks for Eli Ostrander

The Ostrander family thanks all who showed kindness during their sudden loss and for the flowers at the funeral of husband and father Eli Ostrander. Mrs. Maude Ostrander and family.

Eli Ostrander Maude Ostrander

Oregon Supreme Court Finds Oregon School Law Unconstitutional

The U S Supreme Court held the 1922 Oregon compulsory education act unconstitutional denying the state power to force attendance at public schools. It protected parental control over child education and warned enforcement would ruin parochial schools and private property. The decision, joined by Justice McReynolds, emphasizes the child is not mere state property and that guardians have primary responsibility for upbringing.

Supreme Court of the United States Oregon McReynolds United States Supreme Court Appellees Appellee Society of Sisters

Fourth of July Team Pulling Contest Rules

A historical notice outlines a July Fourth team pulling contest with two weight classes under 3260 and 3200 pounds. Rules specify weigh-in timing, use of logs as loads, allowed equipment, straight-ahead pulls, swing limit, load length, and entry completion details.

Clageos H. Nished Nick Tay Geaot

Arch work halted amid county investigation

County orders stop on work at the Bay Dillard Arch while an expenditure inquiry proceeds. A court action awaits a formal ruling as investigators review the $1,000 advertising cost and related expenses.

Death of former Vice President Marshall

Lone heart attack felled former Vice President Marshall on arrival in Washington after a week in the capital. He had sat reading his Bible when he collapsed, with no warning or pain.

Marshall Washington Indianapolis Shee Ianopolis Marign Ind

Haland Theatre Week Cinema Lineup June 7 18 1920s

Sunday and Monday showings feature Lon Chaney Norma Shearer and John Gilbert in He Who Gets Slapped. Irene Rich Marier Provost Monte Blue appear on Tuesday. Are You Blonde Men Bashful is a comedy reel. Thursday and Friday present The Tornado and This Way Out. Saturday offers a Universal feature Dangerous Peach with a comedy.

Lon Chaney Norma . Shearer John Gilbert Mane’ Provost Irene Rich Marier Provost Monte Blue Universal

Boy Scouts Hold Court of Honor and Park Trip Plans

A Court of Honor at the Methodist church, led by Wallace De ment, E. C. Roberts, and Scoutmaster E. M. Drysdale, promoted Walter Corbin to second class and certified Mitchell Myers and Golan Deitzs for five merit badges. The trio qualifies for Coos County Gypsy troop travel starting June 8 to Glacier National Park and Yellowstone with several stops en route.

Methodist Church Wallace Dement E. C. Roberts E. M. Drysdale Walter Corbin Mitchell Myers Golan Deitzs Coos County Glacier National Park Yellowstone Park Way Points

Women’s Meet at Marshfield a Success

A Marshfield women’s event drew participants from Evewe La Grande Portland and Portlagd with several notable attendees noted among the crowd. The report highlights a successful gathering amid greenery and wildflowers.

Marshfield

Insurance Help Sparks Gratitude From Oregon Settler

A May 18 letter from Myrtle Point Oregon expresses thanks for prompt insurance service after a fire nearly caused a total loss. The writer credits Clinton the local agent for his time and work and vows to renew insurance once a new barn is finished.

Myrtle Point Oregon Jeena Clinton Manley Barklow

Bishop Shepard Here Dedicates New Episcopal Church

Bishop W. C. Shepard spoke at Bandem on Saturday evening dedicating the first Episcopal church and addressing the Christian congregation. The bishop's talk drew a small crowd, with room for a larger turnout if the event had more opportunity.

W. C. Shepard Bandem

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cignit Court Owen Neil Brant Lila Oden Refus B. Howe McKinley Alberta Irene Hooker Robert Richard Eula Moore Jay Richard Sumner Minnie Pett Jerian Bibeoas Albert S. Fish Jase Dora Felter Condon Auto Bus Sacco Cigarette C. H. Clarke Ats Nerla- Jehnaion Pleasant Stetes Wecoma Baths Feross Bay-Dillard Arch Isnes Sedden Rez Hiland Theatre BOY Scouts Armory Sean Bretyeece Bishop Shepard
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