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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1925

Page

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Real Estate Transfers For The Week In Coos Bay Area

Civil Counts and others transfer properties in Dunham's addition Bandon to William David for 2500 dollars. Pacific States Lumber Co transfers to Wm Schroeder and J W Hildebrand lots in Marshfield for 2000 dollars. Numerous other deeds list transfers in Myrtle Point Coos Bay North Bend and Marshfield with prices from 1 to 1500 dollars. Also marriages and divorces recorded including Emery Cavanaugh Minard Swarts and others with details of separations and filings. David Prince of Arago nets 840 dollars for killing a wildcat.

Wm. David Aon Dunham’s Bandon Pacific States Lumber Co Wm. Schroeder J. W. Hildebrand J. A. Douglas Robert Agnew Marshfield H. A. Metcalf Giarannal F. Thoman Mills Acres North Bend W. C. Rockwell Merth Smith's Myrtle Point Annie Wolcott Theresa Langleis Koonts Cavanagh D. J. Wileey B. F. Jose Mogsle Harrie Auguste John Weaver Devisees Lawrence C.dicks Clara K. Popple G. F. Cox Alice Webber Sarah E. Webber Swk A. Ellingson Miller Investment Co Coquille Walter Butler David Musson David Musson Et Ax J. V. Koski Axel Hendrickson Bay Park B. T. Baldwin Et al Charlies Routt Coos Bay Carrie McCullock Stair J. G. Stephens Charleston Bay Co al Wyman Charleston C. V. Danieleon Et Ax H. V. Tremble Township Renge Clara Morrissey Vesta Byerly Western Addition Laure M. McGhee Reeéburg J. Stanley Emery Edythe. Cavanaugh W. L. Stone Gladys Davis Nocth Band Jesse R. Wagner Willa Bonebrake Catehing Inlet Portland Charles E. Ridenour Rath Golden Glen Minard Irene ‘E. Swarts Caquille George W. Ayers Mary B. Roner North ‘Bend Bride Ridgewood New Jersey Rae Hert New York Edunales Sobe Bes E. G. Stewart Josephine Murray James H. Winters Anna Schmitt Nora Rincehausen Myron E. Rincehausen Thos. J. Churchill Lucy I. Churchill May Rong Nels Fred C. Weaver W. A. Bright 8. E. Bright Geo. A. Montgomery David Prince of Arago

Bride-Elect Honored At Bridge Party In Bakersfield

Mrs. R. R. Dougherty hosted a bridge party and shower for Miss Nellie Brewer bride elect of N. Harry Farnham. Brewer teaches at Lincoln school. Farnham teaches in San Luis Obispo. After a Crater Lake honeymoon, the couple will reside at 1427 Eureka Street Bakersfield.

R. Dougherty Nineteenth Street Nellie J. Brewer N. Harry Farnham Miss Brewer Lincoln School Farnham University of California San Luis Obispo Crater Lake National Park Oregon Bakersfield Eureka Street Mrs. Dougherty Anne Clough Meadames A. C. Mack Gus Pewerstoff Etta Wicks Tollan Pinkston Annie Plummer Anne Otia C. R. Dougherty Donald Jewel C. Vigario Caroline Payne Ruth Wicks Gladys Wicks Ruth Lagrene Styvie’ Underhill Californian

Clinic A Success At Baby and Child Health Clinic

The clinic held last Thursday for babies and preschool children proved successful with 17 examinations. Physicians included Dr Drake Dr Maat and visiting Dr Driesdale of Idaho. County nurses Miss Eiseman and Horn and Mrs Campbell assisted. The next clinic is set for Thursday July 2 from 1 00 to 4 00 p.m.

Drake Maat Driesdale Idaho

Boom Co. Drives First Log Drive Down River

The Middle Fork Boom Co. began the first log drive this week as a dam broke releasing about two million feet into the river. A second splash was expected today before the logs move to Coquille for shipping, with journalists and moving picture crews in attendance.

Middle Fork Boom Co Co‘quille

Portland workers send Oregon flag for national Flag Day

Oregon post employees forward a state flag to Harry S. New to be presented June 14 in Washington D C. Senator Stanfield arranged the presentation but will not attend, sending a representative instead. Postmaster Jones notes Oregon was among last states to hang its flag.

Portland Postelice Oregon Harry New Washington, D. C Stanfield Jones

Myrtle Point Natatorium opens with full crowd and seawater pool

The Myrtle Point natatorium debut fills seats as 110 by 65 foot building houses a 40 by 20 foot tank. A 150 seat spectators balcony, 50 dressing rooms, planned private baths, and showers await. Seawater is filtered and heated to 74 degrees, constantly renewed to stay sanitary. Attendance rumor says nearly everyone in Myrtle Point attended.

Myrtle Point

Banquet Postponed by Marsh Field Chamber of Commerce

The annual Marsh field Chamber of Commerce banquet with state highway commissioners is rescheduled from Tuesday June 16 to Thursday June 18 at 6 30 p m at the Armory. Attendees should note the date change.

Marshfield

Royal Neighbors Meeting Sets Plan for Marshfield Convention

All loyal Royal Neighbors members and visitors in the city are urged to attend the camp meeting next Monday night to plan the convention set for Marshfield on Saturday June 27. Laura Schroeder serves as oracle.

Marshfield

Eastern Oregon Sees Record Spring Wheat Acreage Promise

Early reports indicate eastern Oregon has the largest spring wheat acreage on record with strong prospects for big yields. Alfalfa losses from winter frost shifted to wheat, while other farm products across eastern central Oregon appear promising, with similar signs in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Weather may boost Willamette Valley production as well.

Oregon Washington Idaho Willamette Valley

Oregon Potato Market Outlook From State Market Agent

State Market Agent Spence asserts Oregon has the best potato market in seedstock, stressing the need for strictly high grade produce. He urges growers to focus on quality to maximize returns and market position.

Spence Oregon

Beys caravan heads through six states on 83 day trek

Sesete group from Marshfield begins Monday at 9 00 am traveling in a Gypsy caravan. Six campers plan to visit six states and three national parks in about 83 days. They will stop at Drain and Portland then aim for Glacier and Rainier National Parks, returning to Marshfield by July 11.

Sesete Marshfield Drain Portland Glacier National Park Ald Rainier National Park Wms Myrtle Point Golan Dieta Mitchell

Twin Oaks community notes and meeting planned

Miss Myrtle enjoying vacation with local friends. Meeting set for Twin Oaks school house Tuesday evening June 16 to discuss fair proposals and a possible community booth. Elisabeth Bennett hired as Twin Oaks teacher. various visits and a Mothers-Daughters club gathering noted with meals served.

Myrtle Eungone J. C Bowers Sis Twin -Oaks Allice Bertlett Chris Nelson Banden Elisabeth Bennett Gravel -Ford Twin Oaks Leander Smith Annie Barklew S. S. Reed John Strong Dorward Leta Strong Hazen Cottage Grove Mothers-Daughters Club Paul Breuer J. M. Bledsoe Federation Marshfield

Daughter arrives at Bartlett home in Corcoran

Cards received here note the arrival of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ray Bartlett on Saturday May 80 1026 in Corcoran California. Mrs Bartlett is formerly Juanita Hayes who taught school here before her marriage.

Ray Bartlett Corcoran California

County Court Rejects All Bids for Dillard Highway Arch

The County Court, citing District Attorney J. B. Bedingfield, rejects all bids for the construction of the arch on the procosd highway at Dillard, stating the court had no authority to appropriate $2,000 for the project.

Dillard J. B. Bedingfield

Oregon Potato Crop Seen Large This Year

May rainfall created a strong stand for potatoes across Oregon. Eastern and central counties report excellent prospects and a large yield, with the Willamette valley showing good prospects as well.

Oregon Willamette Valley

Forest Airplane Patrol to Start July 1 in Northwest

The Forest Service and District Forester in Portland announce a five base air patrol using ten planes at Eugene Vancouver Spokane in Washington and Mather Ross Fields in California. Operations focus on high fire danger periods and large fire reconnaissance with War Department Air Service cooperation and a $50 000 congressional appropriation.

Eugene Vancouver Spokane Washington Mather Field Ross Field California District Forester’s Portland Oregon Montana Idaho War Department Air Service U.S. Army Forest Service Forest Air Patrol McNary Air Patrol

County Schools Receive 74194 50 for Education Expenditure

The county school system reports 74194 50 allocated for educating youths aged four to twenty. Pupil grants rise to 20 next year with teacher stipends of 14 55 per pupil and 106 per teacher plus 5 extra for institute attendance. Census shows 9497 youths in range. gambling fines boost funds.

Pfonr Thare Coos County

Highland Theatre Week Ahead Feature Schedule

Sunday and Monday June 14 15 Abraham Lincoln and International News. Tuesday and Wednesday June 16 17 Lefty Flynn in O U West and Will Rogers comedy The Cake Eater. Thursday and Friday June 18 19 Clara Bow Myrtle Stedman Forrest Stanley Huntley Gordon in Wine and Lion and Souse. Saturday June 20 Enid Bennett Ramon Navarro The Red Lily and Century Comedy.

Abraham Lincoln Lefty Flynn U West Will Rogers Clara Bow Myrtle Stedman Forrest Stanley Huntley Gordon Enid Bennett Ramon Navarro

Leta E Briggs 11 Dies After Tubercular Meningitis in Oregon

Leta Ellen Briggs born May 3 1914 died June 4 1925 in Arairfield hospital after a brief illness of tubercular meningitis Funeral services were held June 6 1925 at Schroeder chapel Elder Thomas Barklow officiating interment in Myrtle Point cemetery She was survived by her mother Mrs Charles McClees Marshfield brother Lyle Eugene and grandmother Mrs Mary E Wagner Myrtle Point

Leta ‘Ellen Briggs Arairfield Charles McClees Marshfield Lyle Eugene Mary E. Wagner Myrtle Point Schroeder Chapel Thomas Barklow

Judge notes few Sunday school members among youths in court

A New York judge reports that among 4,000 young men under 21 brought before him only three were Sunday school members, highlighting low church attendance in youth.

New York

Surprise 18th Birthday Shower for Pastor and Family

A party of 40 from the Church of the Brethren gathered at Mrs Emma Wilson home to surprise Pastor Leander Smith and his family who recently moved from the south. The evening featured a variety of foods and a social time with strawberries among the refreshments.

Church of the Brethren Emma Wilson Leander Smith South

New Camp Formed by Royal Neighbors at Lakeside

Mrs Mollie Schriefer deputy for Coos county organized a new Royal Neighbors camp in Lakeside on Saturday assisted by Mrs Anna Trigg. Dr O H Clarke conducted the examinations. The group includes 36 members.

Mollie Schriefer Coos County Lakeside Schiffer Anna Trigg O. H. Clarke

Unknown voyage tale of Icelandic sailor with wrecked ship

An Icelandic born sailor recounts a winter voyage with the 7 and Tinea. After release from the Soviet government his ship was crushed near the coast. He repaired an abandoned vessel with his crew and returned to America, offering audiences a glimpse of the salt far beyond.

Veesel

Three Trucks Pass Through Town Delayed At North Fork Bridge

Three large trucks hauling highway machinery came from Portland and reached the North Fork bridge. One track broke through the approach, delaying traffic about half an hour until road master Al Beseeks opened a passage through Tedson's clover field. The vehicle was unloaded and jacked out. The road was closed this morning for about an hour to complete repairs on the approach.

Portland North Fork Bridge al Beseeks Mr. Tedson

Baldwin Hill Gossip From Reneburg Visit To Salem and Portland Trip

Summary of local notices: Mrs J H Culbertson visited Rene burg, Charlie Dye called from Myrtle Point, Sam Carter shows off a new car, Mr and Mrs Jim Parry returned from Salem and Portland, Parry sought medical advice, and a Hill Transportation truck carrying lumber plunged into the river near Lusk bridge last Monday.

J. H Culbertson Reneburg Charlie Dye Myrtle Point McNess Sam Carter Jim Parry Salem Portland Mgr. Parry Hill Transportation& Co Lusk Bridge

Community Picnic June 20 at Bennett Grove Gravel Ford

A community picnic is set for Saturday June 20 at Bennett Grove Gravel Ford. County Agent Richards will discuss farm conditions in Coos County. The public is cordially invited.

Bennett Grove Gravel Ford Richards Coos County Meda

Ancient Highway Filming to Tap Coos County Sights

Irving Willat of the Famous Players-Lasky Corp eyes Coos County for location shoots for The Ancient Highway. The plan includes timber scenes and camps near Coos Bay with double exposure techniques to protect the stars' lives.

Coos County Irving Willat Pisyers-Lasky Corporation Coos Bay Bay

Community News and Social Gatherings in Myrtle Point

Last week visitors attended a home event with many local residents listed among the attendees. The Bridge school closed Wednesday and graduation events were held for Lilien Fredenburg with diploma presentation and a piano solo. Various families hosted dinners and visits across Myrtle Point, with teachers taking exams in Coquille and a Women’s Club meeting completing with cake and coffee.

Dan Jennie Tommy Lilsh Luttrell Orlin Ernest Lett Lou Maude Dorothy Hooten Bridge Enepeisss Lilien Fredenburg Smith Bisache Henry Knight Myrtle Point Dwight Culver Myre Forrest Hermann Broadbent H.C. Miler C. S. Murphy Dimmer R. C. Bowers Elmer Suvbner Edith Coquille Womans’ Club H. C. Miller Paul Breuer Art Chase Fresno Calif R. J. Montgomery E. E Clyde Barker Lillian Christian Wilbur Oregon

Camille Flammarion dies in Paris at end of week

The renowned astronomer Camille Flammarion died in Paris last week. He authored many books on starlight and celestial phenomena and was widely known in scientific circles for his studies of the heavens.

Camille Flammarion Paris

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