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Newspaper

Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1925

Page

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Property Transfers and Marriages in Marshfield Area

Land transactions list numerous transfers in Marshfield North Bend Coos Bay area from Reynolds Development Co to Walter C Johnson and others, including sections and townships with mostly $10 payments. Marriages include Homer Hurd and Lena Kelley, Merlin Pettit and Matilda Preshold, Frank Cowan and Audrey Schaeffer. divorces show Edward Brown granted by default and several divorce applications filed by Carter Smittle Braittle Bentz. Local notices include sheriff transfers, incorporation filings, and real estate sales in Marshfield, North Bend, Bandon and Coos Bay regions.

Oddy Reynolds Development Co Walter C. Johnson Awigne E Lewellyn Frank Yd iCharity Gibbs L.L. Moll Eeres Swii Ada E. Perkins Mary Perval Mae Richards Jo Heape Nellie Emma B. Laskey Bangor Ona M. Laney Joseph Micuto Loney Subdivision Ona M. “Laney Hattie A. Stanton Eva Currie First ‘National Bank of Neeth Bend Leta Spokane North Bend Ebr Miller R. E. Miller Perk Bandon Basch Firat National Bank Bay Portland J. H. Yarough Academy Addition Coquille Reynolds Development Company E. J. Hines A. M. Bryant Nasburg Marshfield Flanagan C. C. Fowler Et al Mary Mourrutia C. B. Gray Dean& Company Mary Wetach Air E. B. Dean & Company Walter S. McLeod Lacy Dolan Fred ‘Scofield James Hobeen Vernice Godding Katherine Kelley Lota Homer Hurd Roseburg Lena Kelley Merlin James Pettit Matilda Helen Preshold Frank B. Cowan Audrey Schaeffer Louis ‘McGuffin Lillian Smith Bandon Edward Brown Jon W. Carter Mary E. Carter Sterling P. Smittle Versay Braittle F. C. Bentz Masel Bents

Oregon dairy tester Aldrich selected for Broadbent section

The article states Aldrich, a recent Oregon Agricultural College dairy graduate, was chosen as tester after an officials’ review. He has two years of experience in official testing work and begins duties last Monday, following the routing plan of the association's executive committee.

Aldrich Oregon Agweilteral College Fle Aec‘tion Association

James Leider Helped Move Plant in Coos County Visit

A machinist operator from Kelce Washing assisted during a three day visit in Coos County. He helped move the plant and adjust the linotype as requested by the American editor during the stay.

James Leider Kelce Coos County the American

Ladies Meeting At Cusistian Church Held Thursday

A group of women from the Cusistian church gathered Thursday for a church meeting led by a sheniaate worker. Members discussed community activities and planned future events.

Cusistian Church

Court Upholds Tax Title Ruling on Gas Bay Wagon Road

Federal Judge Wolverton rules in favor of Mays of Marshfield against Leatherman and Perry of Coos County over tax titles on the Gas Bay Wagon Road grant. The ruling sets precedent and challenges Sentrymen, who claim homes built there. Government aid funded a Roseburg to Mazeh function, with lands to be sold in parcels not exceeding 100 acres.

Gas Bay Grent Wolverton Ka. J. Mays Marehield Bob L. Leatherman Andiotts E. Perry Céos County Highey Tribunal Coss Roseburg Mazehfsud

Community Event Highlights in Broadbent

A large crowd enjoyed Frances Warner’s hosting at a community gathering with plans for a March play The Old Maids Club and a basket social to raise funds for the school. Local families including the Wilcoxes Newhouse Bundell and others travel and visit as students win a spelling contest featuring Wanda Brown Treman Wagner Pansy Neiewom Leah Grant and many more.

Fee Lalu Tree Frances Warner Onade Mabel Wanda Wilcox Coquille Myrtle Point Bernice Owens Marshfield Stanley Tucker Bawden David Elia Krimball Grant Margaret ‘Wilcox Harry Grant Wanda ‘Brown Treman ‘Wagner Pansy Neiwom Leah Grant Lacy Gibbs Val ‘Lee Mary Ellen Dorothy Hartley iLloyd Smith Theokla Moll Andy Newhouse Basil Smith Agnes Emery Aulden Dorothy Wagner Everatt. Davenport

Rumor Denied by Sandy Cheese Factory Manager

Chris Nelson, manager, states the Sandy Cheese plant will not raise prices or change manufacturing basis. The firm will continue operations on the same footing as before.

Sandy Chris Nelson

Debate Postponed By Sickness For County High Schools

The county high school debate has been further postponed because of illness among debaters. The new date is Monday evening with sessions at Myrtle Point and North Bend.

Myrtle Point North Bend

Myrtle pointers at school and Oregon track season schedule

Myrtle Point’s Floyd Haworth has qualified for a spelling bee at Oregon Agricultural College with thirty-one students in the contest. Oregon track and field opens with Stanford at Palo Alto. Coach Hayward expects a modest season due to rain, with six lettermen eligible including Kinney Ager Kelsay Cleaver Eby Rosenberg. Oregon's schedule lists Stanford at Palo Alto May 11 Beattie Relays Seattle May 9 Pacific University Eugene May 1 and Beattie.

Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis Floyd Haworth Myrtle Point Funk and Wagnalls Haworth University of Oregon Eugene Stanford Palo ‘Alto Schroeder Hayward Oregon Kinney Ager Qlyard Kelsay Cleaver Eby Captain Rosenberg Beattle Seattle Pacific University Ieee Ef Washingt Beatile

Early opening for L. H. Pearce garage

L. H. Pearce the garage dealer announces a 6:00 a.m. opening next week and will stay open until 11:00 p.m. for customers. Since remodeling and lighting, his garage and repair shop are described as among the finest in the state.

L. H. Pearce Pearce Tate

Private Musings on Self Control in Society

A fragmented, archaic verse fragment contrasts personal discipline with outer conflict. It hints that solitude forces inner thoughts to guard temper and speech, urging readers to guard their own mind and words or risk losing them. The text remains cryptic and stylistic.

Arago Defeats Bandon 34 to 8 In Fortunes Turnaround

Arago defeated Bandon by 34 to 8 as the game swung in the visitors favor early. Powers led Arago with a 15 point effort while teammates contributed steadily as the defense limited Bandon throughout.

Arago Bandon

Community Notes From E County February Socials

The record lists February 25 26 and 27 events at the Bere County school and nearby areas with decorations games and refreshments. Attendees include Mrs Hatfield Mr England Mrs Heyton Mrs Bryant and families visiting relatives and neighbors. Cars trips to Coos Bay and Myrtle Point are mentioned with church attendance and birthday gatherings.

Cc. E. Bere County School Supereae Anc Ce Ee Pebruary Lafey Shields Hatfield England Heyton R. H. Bryant Mirai Bu Brode Mins Deve Frask Gulver Minees Lou Maude Dorothy Hedon Coes Bay Rand Arago Ceceil Lett Hood River A.new Ford Howard Rand Vega Myers W. A John Shields Cal ‘Shields Bud Rice Banden George Adams Minsie ‘Mullen Myrtle Point Bridge ‘Ke Inks Myrtle ‘Point E. A. Thompson Coquille Henry ‘Christian Christian FE. G. Leake

We Have Moved to New Office Space

The paper notes its move from the old city hall location to the American office. Readers are cautioned the print shop machinery is dismantled for three days, causing short columns this week. They anticipate full return in one week and ask patrons to bear with brief news.

Supreme Court voids Coos County road bonds plan

The Oregon Supreme Court rules Coos County cannot issue 280000 in road bonds after a May primary election and an August vote, deeming the second bond election illegal. The decision affirms a lower court ruling in the case J Norton vs Coos County, with Justice Burnett writing.

Coos County Supreme Court J. Norton Burnett Kendall Coos Country Sugneme Wis Coquille-Bandon

Legislature Return Highlights Coast Highway Efforts

The text notes lawmakers returning after 45 days with several state laws. Pierce of Curry County arrived Sunday as joint representative for Coos and Curry counties. A measure limiting a Coquille River obstruction passed, while Senator Hal of Marshfield, chair of the Highway Committee, aided coast counties' highway bills. The three formed a cooperative team on coastal matters.

Coes County P. Pierce Curry County Coes Curry Counties Salem Coquille Hal

Local notes from Bald Hill and nearby communities

Sunday visits abound as Mrs Rey Shull and children spend the day with the Parrish family. Neighbors Miss Veliar Whitney Flor ence Carlins and Jake Pruett visit relatives and friends. Emma Shull stays with grandparents while Leland McNair misses school due to illness. Road talks draw crowds from North Fork to Coquille. Henry Parry travels to Roseburg. Bigelow camps on the South Fork as the farming community clears flood damaged land.

Rey Shull Parrish Veliar Whitney Florence Carlins Jake Pruett Emma Shull Leland McNair la Grippe Jim Childs North ‘Bend Leige Culberteen iQuite North Fork Coart Coquille Henry Parry Roseburg Leland Verna McNair A. W. Bigelow Mr. Bigelow South Fork

Lincoln Touring Car Sells in New Lincoln Line

Tom Guerin of Hotel Guerin buys the first Lincoln touring car in the territory through Emery & Nosler Inc Ford dealers. The sale marks a milestone for local auto adoption with emphasis on driving comfort and reliability.

Tom Guerin Hotel Guerin Emery & Nosler, Inc Mr. Guerin

Telephone System Upgrade In Myrtle Point Underway

E W Gates manager of the Cobe and Curry Telephone Company visited Myrtle Point to supervise the installation of a new switchboard and cable system. He said work on replacing the service would begin Saturday and take about a week to complete.

E. W. Gates

Marshfield County Basketball Tournament At Marshfield Armory

The county basketball tournament will be held at the Marshfield Armory on Friday and Saturday March 6 and 7 to decide the county’s representative for the state tournament. Trophies are provided by the Hub and Hardware stores of Marshfield for the winner who will advance to the state playoff.

Marshfialé Armory Marshfield

Fragmentary OCR item about a school form and fee

A damaged text segment mentions an individual named Al and pupils, with a note about a form and a fee. details are unclear and fragmented.

Libel Suit Appealed Over Jury Award

A libel case in which the plaintiff seeks appeal after a jury awarded $1,200. The matter involves a sum of $10,900 referenced in the complaint and is headed for the Supreme Court.

Durbeought Wesday Supreme Court

General Pershing Ill in Havana After South American Tour

General Pershing announced ill in Havana after a tour through South America and a stop in Santiago de Cuba. He is confined to bed and has canceled engagements for several days per his physician’s advice.

General Pershing Havana South America Santiago de Sules

Typing Contest Set for Coquille on March 14

The county typing contest will be held at Coquille on Saturday March 14 at 1030 a m There will be two divisions senior and junior Each school in the county may send two representatives The senior contest opens the day with medals awarded gold for first silver for second and bronze for third A silver cup will be offered to the winner which may be kept for a year The cup becomes permanent property after three consecutive wins by one school

Coquille

Lundy Cheese Plant Reopens After Major Improvements

Lundy Cheese factory completed remodeling and added a new making room with an estimated cost of 25000 dollars. The plant produces a large annual quantity of fine cheese shipped across the United States at favorable prices. Manager Chris Nelson invites the public to visit and inspect the plant.

Lundy United States Chria Nelson

Flowing Gold and Galloping Gallagher Showings at Hiland Theatre

The Hiland Theatre presents Flowing Gold featuring Anna Q Nilsson and Milton Sills on Sunday and Monday March 3-9 along with International News. On March 10-11 Fred Thompeen and Silver King star in Galloping Gallagher with a two reel comedy. March 12-13-14-18 Betty Compson in The Female and Mae Marsh in Daddies with Century comedy Sahara Blues.

Anna Q. Nilsson Milton Sills Fred Thompeen Silver King

Courageous Man Inspires Ridicule and Severity

A quoted line praises a truly courageous man who never desponds. It notes ridicule is often used with greater force than severity, reflecting on how mockery can dominate tough discipline.

Confucius

Community Chest Effort Aims to Raise Two Thousand Dollars

Chamber of Commerce plans a Community Chest to relieve individual donors by pooling funds for worthy causes. A committee reports strong support from business leaders with several pledges already submitted. The court weighs road funding choices as a new Cooper bridge project looms, delaying other districts’ budgets while a two year timeline for road completion is suggested.

Chamber of ‘Commerce Cystena

A Bad Accident Injures Frank Young at Camp

Frank Young sustained a severe accident at the camp on Saturday. He fell onto his foot, breaking it in a bad manner. X rays were taken and a cast applied, revealing a likely months of recovery and possible lifelong ankle stiffness that could end logging for him.

Frank Young Mr. Young

Inaugural reception hampered by daytime broadcast

An attempt to hear the President's inaugural speech on the fourth failed to reach the county. Officials cite daytime broadcasting as the main reason for unsatisfactory reception in this portion of the area.

Iit

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