02 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1922
Page
1
Letters requesting a copy of the Myrtle Point newspaper arrive from Blaine Montana and High Gate Canada. Readers and real estate men show interest, with letters kept at the office marking a sign of a lively local business community and town prospects.
Community sale organizer J. L. Smith plans a similar event in Myrtle Point after the successful Coquille sale. Citizens with items to dispose of should list them with Mr. Smith to be advertised next week. Sale at Burrows Livery Barn starts Saturday at 10:90.
David D Moore aged 1 year died Sunday night from pneumonia after a mild flu. He was ill briefly as the Duffy Evangelist of the Christian church conducted burial rites at Myrtle Point cemetery. The Moore family suffered a flu epidemic with ten ill siblings, all others recovering.
Marshfield High School last Monday held a senior ball at the Firemen’s hall with rainbow lights and an orchestra. Attendees included Myrtle Point High School students Miss Hilda Carter and Miss Beatrice Beckham, escorted by Harold Bargelt and Earl Smith. The event was chaperoned by the editor and wife and praised as one of the best of its kind.
A baby girl about three days old was found on an Oregonian doorstep early morning. Neighbors reported seeing a man and a taller-appearing man with a woman walking nearby. The infant was asleep and undisturbed, wrapped with a blanket and a copy of the Oregonian inside the wrap. Officials and locals search for clues while many applicants offered to adopt. Mrs. Steve Billings, a longtime resident, died from pneumonia after a brief illness, with a large funeral held at Myrtle Point cemetery.
P Waldo Davis and son Herscel appeared at the M E choir last Thursday evening. Their golden toned chimes drew a small yet highly appreciative audience. The program mixed classical sacred and popular works including a Vivien Anderson callot and a reading by Dr. Clarke. Dr. Clarke’s encore was requested, reflecting the crowd’s warm reception.
A delegation led by A L Snyder and wife Wm Carlyle Dan Chellieu and wife and J W Collins met with the county court yesterday to seek adjustments on a fight over high ways between herd and bridge. The court said all matters would be settled as soon as the final order is issued, likely next week.
Mrs. Bessie Corliss, long a resident after moving from Powers, died reportedly from apoplexy. The funeral took place Tuesday at the chapel with Rev. Woodfin of the M E Church officiating. Interment followed at Norway Cemetery. Relatives and several townspeople attended from Powers.
Cyrus H. McCormack argues that postwar reconstruction hinges on recognizing agriculture as the nation’s foundation and that farmers must receive fair returns beyond land value. He warns rising fixed expenses and taxes burden farmers, urges reduced purchases, and suggests improved marketing and storage to prevent future food shortages.
Reports from medical men and Mayor Schroeder say flu is clearing up with only a few pneumonia cases during convalescence. A San Francisco letter notes Clark R. Giles has recovered enough to leave hospital and resume practice. He earns a place on a July National Dental Association clinic lecture program.
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