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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1923

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Real Estate Transfers for Week

A long list of property transfers and related deeds across Coos, Marshfield, Bandon, and North Bend. Notable entries include William A. Doney to John A. Meyer for joint interests in parcels in section 35-29-10, and multiple timbers and lots traded to regional banks and developers. Also includes marriage licenses for several couples and two divorce/foreclosure actions filed in the circuit court.

William A. Doney John A. Meyer John Lastdine Ed Williams Coos Bay Plate William Grimes D. T. Flynn Coos Bay National Bank Marshfield Joseph Heck John Palmer Shetters Robert Banks Gottfried Schunke J. B. Marshall Eva M. Barrow Town of Bandon Dunham’s City of Bandon P. P. Leatherwood Hazel M. Litkie Leatherwood Morris North Powers William Lackstrom Sandine Idaho North Bend Ned Galloway Frank T. Gilpatrick Joseph Mastrc L. Streng Peter ‘Nygaard A. E. Adels- Ida A. Hanses K. H. Hansen Dison Beck Mystle Point Carl P. Bruck J. W. Pellow A. W. Carman H. D. Bones and W. J. Sweet Bank of Banton Woodland C. B. Zeek Clara A. Miller Rholexs and Hopsons Walter E. Butler Southern Pacific Co Myrtle Creek Logging Co W. C. Chase Albert E. Crouch John A. Martin Lena Winningham F. A. Moon Coquille Eva S. Currie North Edwin A. James O. H. McCormick Bangor Hannah Blair Hurley D. Wiliams Wm. Doney Western White Cedar Co R. H. Mast W. H. Purdy A. J. Jones Milo R. Dunham Leta Bik Watkins Guy A. Creson N. D. Oswald Frott’ Vale EJ Dix Ben McMullen A ‘ Estate’ Co Home Builders, Inc Simpson Syver Backey L Cc Oxnevad North Baril John C. Kendall Phank E Price and Wife Stella K. Byler I M Bylar Sac A. Pierre Tite Joseph Challe Clarence We. Billings Virgie Bedber Bridge Julius A. Belson Margaret Steinlechner

Astéris Triumphs in Semi Final. Eagem Wins State Crown

The school notes recount a basketball trip to Salem in which Tillamook fell 16 28 to Astéris in the semi finals, with Eagem taking the state championship, Astoria second, Myrtle Point third. Banquets are planned for players and a play at Unique Theatre next Friday and two evenings.

Salem Tillamook Astéris Eagem Astoria Myrtle Baie Ada Eula Jayoe Circuit Court Coquille

Powers Line Closed For Bridge Repairs

Power line to Powers was shut last week due to unsafe bridges. A crew worked to reopen it next morning. Smith Powers Co used light shay engines to move logging trains with fewer cars while standard locomotives ferried trains to the bridge and back. No passengers travelled during the closure. Art Fish reported Marshfield roads were in fairly good shape on Tuesday.

Smith-Powers Co Art’ Fish Marshfield

Banquet Postponed by The Commercial Club

The Commercial club postponed the Broccoli banquet planned for last Tuesday evening. The new date will be announced later and is expected within a few weeks.

Commercial Club Banquets Planned for April Dates

The Commercial club schedules two banquets for business men on April 3 and April 24 lasting one hour from 12 noon. The events will be held at the Guerin hotel with all business men invited.

The Commercial Club Guerin Hotel

Myrtle Point Boys Rally At State Tourney In Eugene

Myrtle Point placed with a strong showing at the state tournament in Eugene. They beat Tillamook 28 to 16 before falling 30 to 22 to Astoria, with guard Keltner hitting three long baskets. The team ends the season with twelve wins and one loss, and only one player returns next year.

Myrtle Point Husky Tillamook Fillames Carter Keltner Myrtle Astoria University High School of Eugene Chicago Myrtle Point High Wits

Myri Mile Point Woman's Club Sees Growing Attendance

The Myri Mile Point Woman's Club met Tuesday in club rooms with rising attendance and a welcome to new members. Regular business finished, the program featured Mrs Bledsoe leading Irish jokes and a life of St Patrick read by Mrs Harry Guerin. Mrs Cook won the green game and shared Easter eggs prize with others. next meeting is April third.

Myriile Point Bledsoe A &T. Patrick St. Patrick Harry Guerin Cook Clinton

Peare Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Neighbor's Slaying

A jury in a weeklong trial convicted E. W. Peare of first degree murder in the death of neighbor Jim Culver. The panel, after debating insanity and possible punishment, recommended hanging, though jurors later discussed a life sentence.

E. W. Peare Jim Culver Peare Rememder C. F. McKnights Etd Kendall

City Council discusses water metering and vacancy

The City Council met in regular session on Monday. J B Whitaker's resignation was read and accepted. Mayor Schroeder will not fill the vacancy until April 2. The Water committee was instructed to meter water in hotels, restaurants, garages, and service stations so patrons pay for usage. Some members favored extending meters to all residents to ensure fair charges.

Whitaker Schroeder

Bout Postponed Between Ray and Butler Return Hoped

The planned bout between Tom Ray and Oscar Butler on the 17th is postponed as Butler recovers. Promoters consider staging the fight the following Saturday the 24th.

Tom Ray Oscar Butler Butler

Mothers honor choir leader with appreciation party

The mothers of the Methodist church choir girls hosted a party for Mrs. C. H. Clarke at Mrs. E. C. Barker's home on March 17. They presented her with six hand painted salad plates. Games and refreshments followed, hosted by Mesdames Clinton and Barker.

Methodist Church C. H. Clarke E. C. Barker Mrs. Clarke Mespea Clinton Barker

The Dictator high school play by juniors Friday

The junior class will present The Dictator this Friday night March 23. Cast list appeared in the last issue. don’t miss the performance.

Dictator

Easter Concert by Presbyterian Choir

The Presbyterian choir will present an Easter concert on Sunday evening April 1 at 8 o clock. Save that evening for the event.

Presbyterian Choir

Call for Union High School Cooperation in Oregon

A March 1923 letter from Elmer Goodwin, superintendent of McLoughlin Union High School District No. 3, Oregon, outlines benefits of a Union high school system. He notes high enrollment, a $236,000 building program, and transportation, equipment, and salary improvements, urging wider district consolidation to improve education.

America Odfeit Elmer Goodwin McLoughlin Union High School Umatilla County Ore Freewater Oregon John M. Bledsoe Myrtle Point Union High School Gresham Umatilla Northwest Pendleton Walla Walla K. A. Miller Geed Scheel Union Board of Education

Berry Growers Form Coquille Valley Association

The Coquille valley berry and produce growers met at Woodman hall on Tuesday March 13 and formed a permanent organization. J F Miller C V Smith Mrs Train B Bartlett Charles Blake Mr Ghike elected directors with Mrs Train president J F Miller vice president C V Smith secretary treasurer adjourned to March 27 for a full valley meeting and new members welcome.

Coquille Valley Woodman Hall Berry and Produce Association J. F. Miller C V. Smith Train B. Bartlett Charles Blake Gghike C. V. Smith

President proclaims Forest Protection Week for April 22 28

The President designates April 22 to 28 as forest fire protection week and asks governors to observe it. Originating in the West the observance has become nationwide for the third year.

Engineer Sam Doane Addresses Local High School Students

Sam Doane from the civil engineering department of O A G spoke to high school students about higher education. He planned to visit other county towns to address more students. The piece notes the spendthrift uses his opportunities before he gets them.

Sam Doane O A. G

Symphony Orchestra to Perform at Unique Theatre

The University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra will play in Myrtle Point at the Unique theatre on Friday April 6 under the high school. Soloists John B Siefert Alberta Potter and Lora Teslner join the program with classical and light opera selections and a post concert dance by orchestra members.

Myrtle Point University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra John B. Siefert Coos Bay Siefert Girls’ Glee Club Alberta Potter University School of Music The Oregonian Roseburg News- Review Eugene the Daily Guard Lora Teslner United States Canada Thurlow Liéurance Little Symphony Orchestra George Kirshner Seattle West Rex Underwood Underwood Europe England Oregon Washington la Grande Coos Bsy

Quote About Capitalizing Deeds and Mistakes

A life lesson on success and profit from mistakes stresses that recognizing and learning from errors leads to greater achievement than merely performing good deeds. The adage underscores personal growth through reflection and strategic action.

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