25 May 1922
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
1
The article notes Topping as the nominee for county judge and remarks an easy victory for the county commissioner race. Multiple lines indicate the political update with Topping prominent in the judge race and a favorable result for the commissioner post.
The period’s dramatic race for governor sees Hall and Olcott trading leads while an official count nears completion. Holm is urged toward recounts. Multnomah and ten other big counties shape the contest. Tory candidates win county and state posts. Public Service commissioners are recalled. Labor commissioner remains in focus.
The report notes the Roseburg highway ground work and camps forming, with expectations the road will be travelable this fall before rains. Local figures Hall claim a likely win for their candidate. Social updates include Mrs Hall’s Portland trip, Miss Hilda Carter visiting, Gravel Ford School entertainment, and nearby visits and travels along the new Highway 20 route.
Chas Hatten says Pe will be the nominee and asserts strong GOP support. Officials report Olcott’s lead trimmed to 363 votes, while Hall expresses certainty and expects his party’s path to victory with little concern for remaining counts.
Memorial program for Decoration Day outlines a schedule starting at 1 30 PM with a service featuring ex servicemen inviting all veterans. Activities include prayers, choirs, instrumental pieces, solos, and readings led by local clergy and the G A R with Mrs A G Thompson arranging and directing.
A renowned painter will visit the town next week offering oil paintings painted while you wait. The visit is promoted by a liberal American offer: a free oil painting with every new subscription or renewal. Three pictures will be given away free each evening, and coupons are available on request.
American Legion services will be held at the M E church in North on Sunday May 28 at 11 AM and at the Unique theatre on Tuesday May 30 at 1 30 PM for ex service men. Work on the new city water dam progresses rapidly with assurance of no water shortage this season.
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