Delegation Presses Court on County Road Plan and Bond
A large Myrtle Point delegation and others from the valley urged the county court to prioritize a main trunk road for year round traffic. The court said bond issues would be spread over years with about 65 percent of district valuations available. roughly 800000 would go to the trunk line from the Douglas county line to Curry county line, plus state and national funds. Delegation members included J O Stemmler, C E Huling, E C Roberts, Jess Clinton, T F Laird, and others, with representatives from Arago, Fish Trap, Lamp Creek, and McKay Creek areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keg Syft
Kora
Ben Utg
Douglas County
Curry County
Bandon
Nzional
Myrtle Point
J. O. Stemmler
C.E. Huling
Jess
Clinton
T.F
Norway-Arago Club Holds Large Meeting at School House
The Norway Community Club met at the Norway school house to appoint leaders for Farm Bureau projects in 1920 and plan an exhibit at the county fair. Olaf Aasen and Vern Hazen were named to lead the listed initiatives, with various members assigned to alfalfa, roads, pests, marketing, clothing, nutrition, household management, and youth programs. Refreshments followed as attendees shared social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway Community Club
Norway School
Farm Bureau Management
Olaf Aasen
Arago
Vern Hazen
Norway
Wm. Moomaw
Terrell Woodward
C. E. Schroeder
Myers
Woodward
Clarence Schroeder
Henry Schroeder
A. J. Radabaugh
Leslie Trigg
J. H. Barklow
Kellenberger
A. Guthart
Sarah A. Houghton
J. H. McCloskey
J. Finley Schroeder
Coos County Traffic Association May Be Formed
Indications are favorable that a Coos County Traffic Association will soon be formed from members of the county's commercial bodies. The group aims to present a unified voice for the county's transportation needs and seek improvements to current conditions.
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Coos County
Myrtle Point notes move rents and local ads in Oregon
Alva Lee rents his ranch and moves to North Bend. C G Broderick visits Marshfield. Otis Burford dies at Sumner. Claud C Moon's Jewelry advertises Agate Jewelry. W R Haines of Marshfield checks piano sales. Ray Transfer Line offers plowing and harrowing. Christiansen flies to California. Prospecting trip to mountains by Barry Mose and Walter Endicott. Campbell's Standard Tire promotes Federal and Racine tires. Mrs Volkmar visits North Bend. E M Mettler visits Mercy hospital. Austin moves from hospital to a friend’s home. J B Campbell sells Federal and Racine tires. F H Barzee seeks land investments. Royal Neighbors meeting in Marshfield. W Abbay introduces steam pressing outfit for customers.
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Alva Lee
North Bend
C. G. Broderick
Marshfield
Otis Burford
Sumner
W. R. Haines
Myrtle Point
Mr.Christiansen
California
Ad Society
Barry Mose
Walter Endicott
A. L. Volkmar
American Legion Building to Be Erected and Connected by Bus Service
The article describes plans to erect an American Legion community building and establish a bus link to Crescent City with express routes to Eureka and San Francisco. The service will run on a schedule equal to that of the S.P. trains, enabling passengers to make the trip promptly.
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American Legion Community
Crescent City
Eureka
San Francisco
Physical defects in recruits spark school health argument
A 1919 Lancet summary notes four fifths of adult men show physical defects and many arise after 18. It cites avoidable issues such as 20 percent with defective teeth and 5 percent with varicose veins, urging medical exams for children to improve national physique. In the US, 35 percent of draftees had defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Comrie
The
Lancet
Coast Auto Lines to Start Coast to Coast Stage Service
Coast Auto Lines a new corporation formed at North Bend by Gorst and King plans a regular stage schedule between Southern Oregon and northern California coast points. Capital stock is 25000 largely held by those connected to the service. Buses to be ready for use and Crescent City run to begin with spring road openings.
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The
Coast Auto Lines
North Bend
Gorst & King
Oregon
California
Crescent City
Legion Community Building Plans For Myrtle Point
A meeting at the temporary post hall over Farmers’ Store discussed a modern Legion community building with a dance floor and facilities for club lodge and society use. A ten member corporation with $10 000 capital may be formed. $6 000 pledged would start construction. stock at $50 a share and $4 000 in Legion subscriptions expected. The project aims to benefit the wider community with hall rentals supporting a 5 percent return. City officials pledged encouragement and a building on the city site is planned.
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Legion
Post
P. W. Laird
Lloyd Spires
W. C. Cutler
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Laird
R. C. Dement
J. 8. Whitaker
C. H. Giles
Schroeder
Arago and
Fish Trap Country
J. D. Carl
Ralph Bunn
C. L. Robison
Robison
T. P. Hanley
Lampa Creek
Ie R& Ale
Norway - Arago Club
Norway School House
Farm Bureau
S.thomas
Éacross
Tada
Myrtle
Claud C. Moon
C. G. Thayer
Campbell’s
Barzee
R.A. Annin
R. R. Rackleff
W. Lee Ray
Royal Neighbors of America
Wm. Abbay
American Journal of Public: Health
United States
Coast Auto Service
Minnie Araminta Dean
Sumner Wash
Dean
Johnson
Samuel and
Angeline P. Johnson
Morris
Coquille River
Joseph C. Dean
Coquille City
Yakima, Wash
King’s Canfee
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