Myrtle Point to Host County Track Meet and Commencement
The Myrtle Point school calendar features a county track meet at the fair grounds this Saturday with grade and high school events, medals for individual winners and cups for top scores. Commencement exercises follow next Thursday night at the Unique theater as two boys and three girls graduate, with a strong turnout expected from local schools and supporters.
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Fair Grounds
Agends
Myrtle Point
W. T. Dement
Percy Keltner
Arna J. Hermann
Alden W. Deyoe
Hilda J. Carter
Nellie G. Mast
Hazlewood Lease Ends Prompting Myrtle Point Theater Shakeup
In Myrtle Point the lease of F L Hazlewood on the Unique theater building expires. New terms appear unlikely and a fresh management may take over with plans to lease to Mr and Mrs Al Baker or to install two new projectors and a larger tented venue for summer shows. The old lessee will seek temporary tent shows while renovations and overhauls proceed, possibly offering patrons two picture sets or two performances in one night.
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Myrtle Point
F. L. Hazlewood
E. A. Dodge
Fessee
Dodge
al. Baker
Hazlewood
Myrtle Mount
Local Baseball Game Features New Team vs Former Players
A Sunday baseball game at the local grounds ended with the former players edging the new team by a small margin. The regular lineup included Lewis, Sturdivant, Lowden, Edwards, Roselle, Dement, Nystrom, Bolt, and Arnold, with pickups such as Lehmanowsky and Poland. The Marshfield team will visit next Sunday as the season opens. Manager Mike Burke has secured strong players, exciting Myrtle Point fans. Also reported, E. E. Hampton, a prominent Arago rancher and Jersey breeder, died at 65 after building a large dairy business in the Coquille valley. He left a wife Laura Parks Hampton and a son George E. Hampton. funeral services were held in Myrtle Point and Norway Cemetery.
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Edwards
Roselle
Dement
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Marshfield
Mike Burke
Myrtle Point
E. E. Hampton
Arago
Mr. Hampton
Coquille Valley
Schroeder
Thomas Barklow
Norway Cemetery
Eugene Ek. Hampton
Dayton County
Ohio
Laura R. Parks
Blommington
Ill
George E. Hampton
Water taint worries Myrtle Point residents
The Myrtle Point water supply has been tainted by substances from paint used in the reservoir. Residents report a taste resembling sheep dip and turpentine, prompting drinking concerns. Officials say taste will fade and aim to restore the water’s former reputation as the state’s best drinking water. A county court contract for a new ferryboat Roosevelt was let to Kruse & Banks of North Bend for 10,800 dollars, with expected added costs of five to six thousand dollars for machinery once hull finishing begins.
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Myrtle Point
Kruse & Banks
North Bend
Roosevelt
Glasgow
League schedule hard to arrange with fine teams
Some Bay baseball men doubt the league's proper organization for the season. They urge a six‑team arrangement to build a proper schedule, or, if Powers cannot join, shrinking to four teams. The debate centers on whether to eliminate Bandon or Myrtle Point.
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The
Bay
Bandon
Myrtle Point
Street Improvement Petitions Acted Upon
At the adjourned meeting the city council considered a petition to grade and surface South Seventh Street by subscription from property owners with city cost only if grades remain close to the filed profile. Emery Brothers petitioned for North Seventh Street surfacing. it was tabled for a clearer proposal. Fire Chief Masson can order a $325 single phase electric siren if 50 percent is raised by subscription. Foreclosures proceed on nine lots for unpaid assessments. Stock control ordinance enforcement and Fourth of July publicity efforts are noted.
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Wm. Lange
Lange
City Recorder
Dodge
Emery Brothers
North Seventh Street
Spruce Street
Masson
Spruce
Maple
Redell
Myrtle Point Eyes Baseball Comeback in New League Plans
The town weighs moving quickly to connect with four neighboring towns by car or rail. Myrtle Point, recently without a league team, may rise in standing if new players form a capable squad. A refreshed group could draw strong local support to a park well suited for baseball.
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North Bend
Myrtle
Point
Myrtle Point
Myrtle ‘Point
Fourth of July Committee Plans Bold Local Celebration
The Fourth of July committee in Coos County charts a lively program with a finance panel led by W. C. Fensler Charles Harlocker and Henry A. Schrdede. They expect income to cover expenses and seek business support. Dr. J. L. Masson will coordinate boxing and Dale M. King aims to bring top wrestlers. Clark Fenster heads music. A Myrtle Point Woman's Club decor and parade efforts may join. Binger Hermann of Roseburg is invited to speak, likely to accept after health considerations.
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W. C. Fensler
Charles’ Harlocker
Henry A. ‘Schrdede
J. L. Masson
Dale M.'King
Clark Fenster
Myrtle Point Woman's Club
Coquille
Binger Hermann
Dal King
Roseburg
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Hermann
King
Fir
T. M. Herman
Mr. King
Coos County
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