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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

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Real Estate Transfers for the Week

Listings show transfers across Coos Bay area including Briles to Oregon Realty in North Bend, James to Bright in Myrtle Point, Hinkson to Finley timber tract, Varney to Bituminous Coal in township 27 south, Johnson to Laird in 28 south, Albini to Laird, Hillyer to Bjerke in South Marshfield, Gehlke to Wood in Bandon, Kahn to Smith in North Bend, Laird to Ochiltree in Fishers addition, and other parcels with prices ranging from $1 to $3,000.

Elly P. Briles Oregon Realty Company Bangor Plate North Bend E. W. James J. M. Bright Browns Myrtle Point He Hinkson George Finley H. L. Varney Et Ux Bituminous Coal Company Anna M. Johnson John Haisley Laird Joseph Albini John Hailey Laird Edna Sophia Hillyer Olaf Bjerke South Marshfield Peter F. Gehlke William §. Wood Cartwrights Bandon Emma Kahn Harry J. Smith W L. Laird W. R. Ochiltree Fishers Addition Robert Stone May Logan Marshfieldfi Ralph Frank Megdalski Marion Peterson Walter Center Elsie Horn Almont E. Maynard Bernice Beatlick Eastside

McNary Forecasts Big Victory For Oregon Senate Bid

E. M. Page campaign manager for Senator Charles L. McNary predicts Multnomah County will back McNary by 5000 votes and the statewide plurality will reach at least 0,000, based on reports from every county and section of Oregon. The forecast assumes a conservative stance amid a statewide survey.

Portland Oregon United States Charles L. McNary Multnomah County Upstate E. M. Page McNary

Restaurant burglarized. thief escapes with small cash

The Chib Cafe was burglarized early Monday morning by breaking the back door glass and releasing the night latch. The thief fled through the front door after being startled by Mr. Barclay, escaping with about eight dollars in change.

Chib Cafe

County lawyers back Ben Fisher for district attorney

Coos County attorneys overwhelmingly endorse Ben S Fisher for the Republican district attorney nomination May 16. The group cites strong prosecutions in prohibition cases and praise from state officials and the Anti-Saloon League for his record.

Fisher State of Oregon G. L. Cleaver Prohibition Mr. Fisher Coos County

Myrtle Point Firemen Dance at the Oaks Saturday

The Myrtle Point Firemen host another popular dance at the Oaks on Saturday evening inviting everyone to attend and enjoy a social event.

Myrtle Point the Oaks

Coos County Wild Flower Show Returns to Hotel North Bend

Coos County presents its third annual Wild Flower Show opening Friday at 4 p m in the Hotel North Bend lobby. The free event runs Friday evening through Saturday with grouped divisions supervised by local educators and botanists. Schools are invited to visit. exhibits cover mountain marsh seaside and edible plants, trees, herbs, and marine growths.

North Bend Coos County Helen M. Gilkey Mountain Wild Flowers L. E. Brown Marshfeld Bevel Wild Weller Russell Sumner Bandon Sandhill Verna Crowell Hauser Marshfield H. S. Science Dept Herbert Armstrong

Cal M. King Gains Strength in Coquille Valley Race

Cal M. King, candidate for state legislature, with Myrtle Point business support and Coos County backing, is rapidly gaining strength in the Coquille Valley. A graduate and veteran, he is described as well qualified, trusted, and capable of representing local interests in Salem.

Dal .M. .King Coquille Valley Coos Bay Cal M. King Myrtle Point King State University of Eugene Hich Oregon House of Representatives Oregon Reserve Corps Army Severgl Coos County Coos Curry Charles Hall Hall

Dr Sun Yat Sen Dies in Hong Kong

Dr Sun Yat Sen president of South China dies in Hong Kong on Wednesday May 14 1924. The obituary notes his leadership and impact on Chinese politics while detailing his death location and date for the historical record.

Sun Yat Sen South China Hong Kong

Myrtle Point Special Election Charter Fine Cap Proposition

City of Myrtle Point schedules a special election to vote on a charter amendment proposed by the Common Council. The measure would raise fines for city ordinance violations up to 300 dollars and allow up to 1650 days of punishment in the city jail.

Myrtle Point Common Council

Myrtle Point bond issuance for city hall jail and furnishings

Ballot title proposes issuing twelve thousand dollars in serial bonds if the Common Council elects, to fund building City Hall and Jail and related furnishings. Amends Charter Article XIII sections and adds Section 6A.

Common Council Myrtle Point Oregon City Hall

Myrtle Point City Hall Bonds Issue Question

An Act submitted to voters by the Common Council authorizes issuing 12000 dollars in City Hall Bonds Series A to construct and furnish a City Hall and City Jail in Myrtle Point Oregon. Vote YES or NO.

Common Council Myrtle Point Oregon

Myrtle Point Wins Coos County Track Meet in Dramatic Style

Myrtle Point five man team clinched the Coos County track meet on Saturday May 10 by a series of standout wins edging North Bend. Stars Nosler Knight and Andersen led Myrtle Point with top finishes in pole vault high jump and sprints while Mast and Morton set marks in half mile and shot put. The meet marked Myrtle Point’s third county championship this year across sports and highlighted new records in pole vault mile and relay events.

Myrtle Point Coos County Nesler Anderson North Bend Myrtle Knight Nosler Andersen Eugene Bermenn Youngmayr Simmons Hermann Mast Merton Marshfield Marshfield “Hd Mytie Pok Myrtle Peint Efly Mdz Coémran Hervey Sted Eéwin Wits Wees D. Walters Livingston Maginnis Sneddon Mills Coquille Herbage Laird Crewe Smith

Arago Leads in Time Trial Amid Regional Scores

The final state results show Myrtle Point 40 points, North Bend 87.6, Marshfield 27.3, Coquille 1, Powers 12, Arago 6 with third place for Arago and fourth for Myrtle Point. Charm music quote echoes the sentiment of awakening.

Arago Myrtle Point North Bend Marshfield Coquille Powers Pointes Arago

Proclamation for Clean-Up Campaign by Mayor Scheer

Proclaimed by Mayor E. J. Schneider authorizing a Clean-Up Campaign starting May 17 1924 in Myrtle Point. The order cancels all preexisting fire permits issued before May 18 1924 and requires written permits from the fire chief or city marshal for burning trash and other materials within city limits.

Schneider Fire Ciief City Marshall E. J. Schneider

Myrtle Point to Kick Off Clean-up Paint-up Drive

The Junior Chamber of Commerce and Myrtle Point High School launch a city clean-up effort. Residents are urged to clear vacant or owned property, with fire and health authorities stepping in if hazards persist.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Myrtle Point City Schools of Chicago John. D. Shoop Cincinnati Schneider Henry A. Schroeder

School Bill Appeal Reaches Supreme Court

Telegraphic dispatches report Oregon judges appeal of the 1938 school bill ruling. The measure requiring all children aged eight to sixteen to attend public schools was ruled unconstitutional by Judge Gilbert and District Judges Wolverton and Bean sitting en banc. The appeal to the Supreme Court draws nationwide interest.

Oregon Supreme Court United States Gilbert Wolverton Bean

Community Day Speakers Highlight Coos County Event

Myrtle Point residents aided Powers Community Day as speakers from Coos County addressed school needs and local issues. Col. J Arthur Peterson led the principal talk on schooling while party parades and a Marshfield reading were noted amid a Ku Klux Klan procession in the evening.

Myrtle Point Powers Charlies Hall Dal M. King Sylvester Foster William Sebrock Coos County Schlape Marshfield Col. J. Arthur Peterson

Stockton man breaks leg at Big Creek logging camp

O. Small of Stockton California broke his right hip Tuesday while working with a tractor at the Big Creek logging camp. He was brought to Pemberton hospital where the leg was wet and the patient is resting easy at this time.

O. Small Stockton California Big Creek Pemberton Hospital

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