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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1923

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Real estate transfers and divorce suits in Marshfield area

The notice lists numerous property transactions in Marshfield and nearby towns including Duluth First Addition to North Bend with owners such as Rasgell Thompson King Flanagan and Gisch. It also notes divorces for Arthur Wierman and Charles Broderick and marriages licenses issued for Glynn Horton Elisabeth Holmes George Tealer Mollie Howard Warren Smith Helen Whitney.

H.W. Rasgell Warner E. “Whippie Duluth North Bend T. W. B. Thompson J. Davidoon Powers Raat x Russell Ito Roderick Hawley North’ ‘Bend Louis Grbich Arthur Wieriai Florence McCansha Ee Grocery Company Grace E. Broderick Glynn L. Horton Elisabeth A. Holmes Marshfield George W. Tealer Mollie Howard Warren B. Smith Helen Whitney Bandon

Robison Reunion Brings Nearly Hundred to Family Homestead

The Robison family of Coos County held its annual reunion at the old Fish Trap homestead six miles from Myrtle Point. Descendants tracing back fifty years to Mr and Mrs L L Robison gathered to share pioneer memories, kinship and fellowship, noting enlarging family groups and new members joining each year.

Robison Fish Trap Myrtle Point L. Robison Pix Coos County California

State Officer Visits Local Temple of Pythian Sisters

Grand Chief Mrs Hester Hegan from Albany visited the Temple of Pythian Sisters on Tuesday. A special meeting drew many members to honor the state head. After business, refreshments were served, games enjoyed, and the evening left a lasting impression on attendees.

Pythian Sisters Mra. Hester Hegan Albany Wes

Henry Ford Declines Presidential Run Amid Publicity

The article notes Henry Ford faces massive publicity as a potential presidential candidate but declares he will not run. He cites business commitments as the reason, removing a major contender from the race and reshaping expectations for the election.

Henry Ford Thie Amy

Petrified Myrtle Wood Shown In Local Window

A striking specimen of petrified myrtle wood on display in an American window. The piece, from Myrtle Point near the border, is described as beautifully grained and well preserved. Mrs Belle Hall is noted as the observer or presenter of the exhibit.

Bender Myrtle Point Belle Hall

Women’s club hears county nurse on prevention drive

The Wom an's club met last Tuesday at the club rooms where Miss Emily White the new county nurse spoke on preventive work for Daly Point. She urged early prevention to avoid illness and reduce later suffering noting that prevention is worth more than cure. Plans for a future clinic were discussed with possible venue at the grammar school.

Emily~White

Tragic Accident Claims Four-Year-Old at Mill Yard

Four year old Della Bessie Wickham died when a stack of ties toppled onto her in the yard of the Oregon Export Mill at Millington. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs 0 A Wickham who run a Donvaide house for Western White Cedar. Funeral services were held Wednesday with Elder Thomas Barklow officiating at Norway Cemetery.

Della Bessie Wickham Oregon ‘Export Millington

Trains Delayed After Lumber Train Accident Near Mapleton

A lumber train destined for Eugene caused delays to the passenger and mail trains last Monday after an accident near Mapleton. The wreck blocked the line for a short period before being cleared.

Eugene Mapleton Amy

Keighley Players Stage The Phopheril July 6

Fragmentary notice indicates Keighley Players present The Phopheril at Chautauqua on July 6. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.

Keighley

School board reviews high school safety and district plans

The committee reports on the lowered valuation of the assessment and proposes a rate change to match last year. The clerk recommends A Lehrleter as director for three years and E P Adams as an acting rising vote. The board elects Dr Clarke and several members to the committee to inspect the high school building for safety and plan for the coming year.

A. A. Lehrleter E. P. Adams Dr. Clarke Annis Anna Guerin J. M. Bledsoe Henry Schroeder Ose

Local Births and Community Notes in West Myrtle Point

The West Myrtle Point column records the birth of Anna Belle Miller on June 3 1923 to Mr and Mrs Wale Miller weighing nine pounds. A Cannuus California visitor C H Pullen visits sister Mrs Dan Barklow. School closed Friday for a strawberry feed. Mrs Roy Stevens from Powers visits mother Ma pan Root. A surprise birthday for Mrs Den Barklow on her 15th June 18 with gifts from many neighbors. Several families and local residents are listed among visitors and social events with numerous Barklow and Miller family names noted.

C. H. Pullen Cannuys California Dan Barklow West Myrtle Point Roy Stevens Powers Ma. Pan Root Den /Bark

Crime wave and police reforms in postwar America

The article argues the United States faces a peak in crime due to varied factors and stresses the need for stronger police efficiency, better records, and coordinated federal state and local efforts. It notes an increase in youth offenders and the growing importance of detectives amid evolving challenges.

United States Cba

Local Visitors and Sports Highlight Coquille Area News

Mgr and Mrs Chas LaRee stayed at the North Bend hotel last Monday. Marshfield beat local teams 5 to 3 in a Sunday bail game. Mrs Frank Holman died after a paralysis stroke the previous Saturday. The gasoline launch Star owned by Chas Ashton burned on the Coquille River yesterday. Andrew Jackson and E A Moon were seen in Marshfield on weekend business. Continuous notes mention Miss Myrtle Neeley and Miss Emma Kennedy visiting relatives in Marshfield and Arcata California.

Myrtle Neeley Marshfield Emma Kennedy Arcata Calif D. Clark Gravel Ford E. A. Moon Andrew Jackson Frank Holman R. M. Holman Beck Oregon Star Chas. Ashton Aity Coquille River

Coos Bay Auto Caravan Opens Read Route on Sunday Morning

A Coos Bay auto caravan passed through early Sunday with banners on each deck drawing attention. Residents from Broadbent joined the event, returning Tuesday with stories of hospitality along the line, as the opening march sparked hope for a fully opened road by spring.

Coos Bay Broadbent Dovgise Jackson’ Comnellion

Marshfield Area Social Roundup and Local Notes

tt se St J W Sweeney hosted a baseball game. Sarah E Pallerton acted as Chandler in Marshfield last week. Albert Burch, a logger, was treated for three badly bruised fingers. James Collier and wife visited the latter part of last week. George W Cool was a Marshfield visitor last week. A H Cook visited at the bay early this week. Charles Gram and L Swanson arrived from Marshfield on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ed Liddell and son Emerson came from Portland last Saturday. Mrs William Shull is at Keizer hospital for treatment. J W Sweeney spent the week end in Marshfield. Miss Ruth Lytle shopped in Marshfield on Tuesday. Mrs Fred Powers visited relatives on Tuesday. Mrs A McMillen may adopt her sister’s three-year-old daughter from Duluth Michigan. Al Senith of Coos River was a business visitor earlier this week. A bridge repair south of Myrtle Point delayed the Powers train Tuesday but is now fixed. E J Loney spent a few hours in Marshfield yesterday. Mr and Mrs William Holtz and children moved from Red Lake Falls Minnesota to reside here. Born to Mr and Mrs Percy Kramer a son John William. C E Ladelle was a business visitor in Marshfield this week.

J. W. Sweeney Sarah E. Pallerton Chandler Marshfter Albert Burch Bay George W. Cool Marshfield A. H. Cook Charles Gram L. Swanson Ed Liddell Emerson Portland William Shull Keixer Hospital Ruth Lytle Fred Powers A. McMillen Duluth Michigan L. Wai Myrtle Point Powers E. J. Loney William Holtz Red Lake Falls Minn

Gustafson Funeral Details Record Single Man

The notice states A Gustafson is recorded as a single man. Funeral services are to be held Wednesday with interment at Myrtle Pelst Cemetery. Elder Thomas Béshiow is head of the services.

Pelst Thomas Béshiow el Kee

Birth announced for Kathryn Elisabeth Summerlin

Mr and Mrs T G Summerlin announce the birth of a daughter Kathryn Elisabeth on January 19. Mother and baby are doing nicely.

T. G. Summerlin Jame Kathryn Elisabeth

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Circuit’ Court John King Fred F Ella Dobbyn Bunkerhill Pillsbury Lumber Co Pacific States Lumber Co Eleanor Flanagan Lillette Erickson West Bunker Hill J. C. Gisch Ross Brown South Marshfield Fugene & Coos Bay Land Co David J. Vance Hay Bortner H. H W. E. Laird Bennett Sereh F. Overton Fred Moser Wm. H. Ashman Bennett Swanton J. L. Aasen Western White Cedar Co Edgar W. Wright Duane Baldwin Walter McFarland W. L Ivy Wirth Boulevard Park Percel E. A. Aasen Bik Pleasant View J. L. Aasén Emil Gabrieleen Margaret Reed Eliza A. Clintom Smith R. L. McMullen Lylah Fullerton Leatherwood Morris Subdivision Perham Park Co Geo W. Leslie Perham Park Park Eugene & Coos Bay Land,.Co W. BR. Oldaker Woman’s Club Campbell Charles E. Cramley- Welles Spokane Kaufman Les G. W R. T. Kaufman Ralph O. Kesfman Helena Montana Kari Keufsian Thomas Brown Chilesgo T. H. Temple Soma Mgr Mrs Chas. LaRee North Bend Hotel Eek James Collier Percy Kramer John William C. E. Ladelle A. Gustafson
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