Myrtle Point Broccoli Banquet Promotes Regional Growth
The Myrtle Point Commercial Club hosted a broccoli banquet to boost regional farming. Speakers urged expanding broccoli acreage for eastern markets, discussed canning and related crops, and highlighted lettuce opportunities to secure additional shipments this season.
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Myrtle Point
Sparks
Southern ~Pacific
California
Mr. Holt
Holt-Chase Canning Co
Mr. Chase
Holt
E. W. Hermann
Broadbent
Blake
Hei
Dement
Moomaw
Hansen
J. N. Roberts
E. J. Michael
Clark Fensler
Henry Schroeder
Commercial Club
Lub
Local man fined after street truck crash at station
C A Jefferis arrived from Yakima and drove Jennings truck to bring trunks from the depot when he lost control near Emery's corner. His vehicle wrecked the pergola and injured two boys and Amos Thomas slightly. he pleaded guilty and was fined, aiming to settle in the area as a potential permanent resident.
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C. A. Jefferis
Yakima
Jenning
Emery’s
H. S. Garrett
Ben Goss
Amos Thomas
Jennings
Jefferis
Dodge
Council Rejects All Bids for Tunnel Project
The city council rejected all bids for the tunnel after high right of way demands and inflated prices. They plan an electrically driven pump with automatic control, larger pipe, a dam at the spring, and possible future pumping from Nott Fork to prevent a water shortage. An adjourned meeting followed to finalize plans and begin work. Three street improvement petitions were considered. two accepted, one returned for revision.
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Nott Fork
Mrs J H Schroeder of Arago Dies at 77
Friends and relatives mourn the death of Mrs. J H Schroeder of Arago Oregon aged about 77 She died at her home near Arago late last evening Born in Clatsop County Oregon she lived in Arago for many years The funeral will be held Friday from the local chapel Rev Anderson officiating Interment will be at Norway Cemetery
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J. H. Schroeder
Arago
Schroeder
Clatsop County
Oregon
Anderson
Norway Cemetery
Hartford Insurance Still Refusing Full Policy Payout
Local report condemns Hartford Connecticut Insurance for denying full payment on Bud Emery’s home claim. The firm offers 1500 dollars though policy promised 2000 for total loss, prompting potential legal action and a push by residents to cancel policies if not resolved.
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Hartford-Connecticutt Insurance Company
Bud Emery
Emery
Coos County
Goss
Marshfield
Portland
Bald Hill Items and Local Notices
Bald Hill school opened Monday with Miss Neily as teacher. Claude Mullen and family visited relatives of Mr and Mrs Geo Mullen. Wade family moving household goods from Marshfield to the Biglow place for the summer. B L Tracy and wife motored nearby for a visit.
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Gravel Ford
Bald Hill
Miss Neily
Claude Mullen
Geo. Mullen
Mrs Elsie Barklow Rites Held In Norway
Mrs Elsie H Barklow of Norway died Sunday and was buried from the M E church with Rev Woodfin officiating Interment was at Norway cemetery The funeral drew strong community attendance and floral tributes She left two young children a husband and many relatives and friends in grief
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Elsie H. Barklow
Norway
M. E
Woodfin
Norway Cemetery
Myrtle Point Boy Killed in Logging Camp
Jacob P. Ames, known in Myrtle Point, was crushed by a rolling log at a logging camp near Marshfield. He died after surgery at Mercy Hospital North Bend, with funeral plans set for the Norway Cemetery chapel. He was nearly 29 and leaves many friends and relatives.
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Myrtle Point
Jacob P. Ames
Marshfield
Running Races Added to Fair Board Program
Secretary Whitaker of the Fair Board announces two daily running races with purses of 75 and 100 dollars each, alongside harness races. Local horses can compete, expect five races daily and 50 to 75 outside entrants. Anticipated improvements include new prizes, features, a revised score card, and a forthcoming premium list in three to four weeks.
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Whitaker
The
Fair Board
North Pacific Association
Fire drill announced to be held every Friday evening
Fire Chief Broderick informs residents there will be a weekly drill each Friday night with a single short siren blast as the signal. Citizens are asked not to mistake the sound for an actual fire and to remain calm during the exercise.
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Broderick
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I. T. Sparks
Southern Pacific
Summit
Insurance Company
Hartford
Mountain Spring Farm
Roy Shull
Bandon
Lowe
John Culbertson
Lige
Albert Bright
Hannan
Elton” Brady
Jim Chile
Joe Mast
Robert Parish
Reuben Mast
Coquille
Elsie R. Barklow
Log
Mercy Hospital
North Bend
A. A. Baker
the Fair Board
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