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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1925

Page

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Divorce notices and probate actions in Marshfield area

The text lists divorce applications including Frederick and Pauline Gard from Bison, and William Gardner from Gale C. Crey, plus granted divorce actions for Mary Heckine from Lester Huck and Joe Jones from Pearl Jones. It notes George A. Martin named executor of Culver estate valued at $6,000 with five heirs in California, and probate inquiries in the Hayden, Chaney estates. H. L. Kelley named permanent receiver in J. L. Aasen estate amid bankruptcy proceedings.

Quincy Hasaa Jon F. F. Thomas North T Onligreen Wesley Green North Bend Lucilie Anderson Wheeler Tree Ee Mary ‘Heckine Lester Huck Pame George A. Martin Culver California Mamis M. Hayden John F. Chaney H. L. Kelley J. L. Aasen

Local Names Appear In Fragmented Notice From Coquille Area

Fragmentary OCR lists multiple individuals and towns including Beatrice T Gets Coquille Jensen Noctis Vem bee sorter Sateen 48 wee LL C Strang Coquille mosehant Gen Huggins Marshfield Clyde W Elliott Power Stanley Haiter Clark Henaher Myrtle-Point David McNair Myrtle Polat home with scattered references to places and persons in a damaged community notice.

Beatrice T Gets Coquille Jensen Noctis Ea LL C. Strang Mosehant A Huggins Marshfield He Warance Clyde W. ‘Elliott Power Stanley Haiter Hrage Niet Clark Henaher Myrtle-Point Mareast David’ McNair Myrtle, Polat

Annual Musical Honors Students at Local School

Miss Lucille Hoover and her mother directed the annual musical program on May 13 1925 featuring a 10 piece orchestra with violin flute and saxophone. Students earned high school music credits as they performed piano solos vocal numbers and ensemble pieces including The Secret The Sunshine of Your Scale and Garlands.

Lucille Hoover Schroeder Irma Schroeder Tee Britton Ethelet Lilly Gulstrom iMalarka Rane Schroeder S& Mary's Vian Schroeder Edythe Woodward Ee Balle

Memorial Service Notice and Schedule

Fragmentary memorial service notice appears with garbled timing details and names missing. It references an event in May, listing morning and potential attendees but lacks clear location or officiant information.

Teacher resigns. H H W George off to Dufur

H W George resigns from the High School faculty at Myrtle Point to become superintendent of Dufur City Schools in Oregon. He and wife plan to leave Myrtle Point by mid June. The Dufur post offers higher pay and modern facilities. Lever’s Broadbent elected to fill George’s vacancy.

HH. W. George Joe Fat George Portland Betheol Frei. Dufur Oregon Ind Dufur City Dufer Myrtle Point the Dales H. W. Lever

Flax Industry Prospects in Coos County Oregon

Readers note discussion on flax as a potential crop for Coos County areas Myrtle Point Bandon Elk City and nearby towns. With a Salem linen mill in place the flax market could grow and fibre prices are favorable as flax-pulling machines arrive, cutting harvesting costs and boosting viability.

Coos County Myrtle ‘Point Banae Salem Areway

City repairs and cleanup amid rubbish piles and night work

A fragmented report notes accumulations of rubbish and tin cans. City workers and fire brigade members used improvised tools at night to clear streets and pave, with beer provided by local services.

Ucks

Fragmentary Text on Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Roles

Fragments discuss Gilbert and Sullivan works including a favorite piece and a production by May Valentine. Mentions of opera, performance setting, and travel appear with garbled wording and stray names, lacking clear events or outcomes.

Presses set for tomorrow at Pearns as security plan advances

Fragmentary text notes a press event at Pearns with plans to secure something tomorrow. Additional readable bits reference attendance by Bi beeen Boies and Asvwe'areigetag and a tense preface about a press action under consideration.

Pearns

Fiscal year funds increase noted for June 20 1925

Fragmentary report indicates increased funds for the fiscal year ending June 20 1925. Details are unclear but the note confirms an uptick in available money and budget adjustments.

Unclear OCR fragment from Pan Peter Trenctiy page

Fragmentary OCR text presents a disjointed string with possible names and phrases, lacking coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities to summarize into a full news item.

Old Theatre Building Remodel Behind Dunham's Storefront

An aged theatre structure has been extensively modernized by Dunham's stores. Workers arrange new and secondhand goods as the revamped interior offers ample space for stock display and a large adjoining showroom.

Imbo Dunham's

Prisoner Work Details Arranged for County Roads

Judge Mast traveled from Coquille last evening to organize prisoner labor on county roads. Five inmates will be housed in the city jail with Jack Edwards in charge of the Myrtle Point work detail.

Mast Wes Coquille

The Last Laugh at Hiland Theatre May 24 25

The Hiland Theatre shows The Last Laugh a page from life with Emil Jannings on Sunday and Monday May 24 25. International news will be shown with no sub heads. Constance Talmadge stars in Goldfied on May 26.

Life Emil Jannings Constance Talmadge Mbeya Cnalay

Lieutenant General Miles Dies Sudden in Washington

News reaches Washington of the death of Lieutenant-General Nelson A. Miles at age 88. The famed Indian fighter and army figure collapsed at a circus after attending with grandchildren, heart trouble cited as the cause. Funeral arrangements await the arrival of Major Sherman Miles from Constantinople and Mrs. Samuel M. Reder from New York.

Nelson A. Miles Washington, D. C Sherman Miles Constantinople Samuel M. Reder New York

Oregon Headlight Law Sets 8 Point Test Standards

The Oregon headlighting law, long debated, becomes effective May 28 with an eight point test for headlight adjustment and equipment. State officials will certify stations, require formal receipts, and enforce proper beam control to reduce glare and improve highway safety. I. H. Pearce, local Dodge dealer, installs test equipment.

Oregon Bureau of ‘Standards Washington D.C State Keser Department of State Boxer Secretary of State I. H. Pearce Dodge

Perkins Drug Store Unveils Large New Sign

A new large sign painted on the side of Perkins Drug Store proclaims Rex all time of drugs. The American has had its name placed over the office door.

Perkins Drug Store

Work on Union High School Building Under Way

Work began yesterday to clear and grade the site for the new Union High School building. By next week officials expect substantial progress and the project to be well under way.

Union_High school

Reader thanks paper for Myrtle Point issue and prosperity note

A Nashville reader William Abbay thanks the paper for forwarding the April 9 1925 Myrtle Point issue and praises the city’s prosperity. Portland reports indicate 1 000 000 pounds of wool stored in Western warehouses with potential additional shipments to the market later.

Nashville Tennessee County American Myrtle Point William Abbay Portland

Last week’s high school class aids road project talk

The 1925 class at the high school discussed the City Council plan to buy the right of way for a highway on Eighth Street. The council meeting was set for this evening to consider the project and the county road bond proposals, including a $680,000 issue. The strawberry festival was also discussed and a decision not to proceed was noted.

The Ray Ah Cty Eighth’ Street

Woman's Club Plans State Meeting Trip

The Woman's Club members met last Tuesday due to the school exhibit. They plan to attend the state meeting in Marshfield held over the first four days. Mek Whiteker is arranging autos and invites anyone needing a ride or with extra seats to contact her. Officials urge attendance and note extra speakers for evening meetings.

Marshfield Topeseident Mek Whiteker

Fourth of July Posters Promote Myrtle Point Celebration

The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce distributes full size Fourth of July posters this week signaling a large crowd expected. The sports committee works to ensure a good time for all attendees as preparations proceed.

Myrtle Point

New Service Car For Pearce With Crane At Rear

L. H. Pearce introduces a new service car painted white with black lettering. A crane on the rear enables lifting cars from ditches, signaling quick service when clearing wrecks. The motto is service.

L. H. Pearce Mr, Ae Aay

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Joes L. Jones Pearl Jones William Dolan Lacy Delian A McAdams J. BR. Me ERIN Eter Meimorial- Eee Tok Ak Ccuavrauguas Gilbert Ands May- Valentine Oma Rhysthes Ecie earth _ Constanquane Speek Sandia Sir Rider-Naggard Pan Peter Trenctiy Perea Oe Weer Hiland Theatre Miles Woman's Club
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