New Union High School in Myrtle Point Nears Completion
The Myrtle Point New Union High School building is nearly finished with plastering complete and most work by Foreman Farquhar and General Contractor L Young in place. Sidewalks and grounds will be finished before bad weather. furnishings for domestic science and other departments will follow, delaying move-in for students by a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union ‘High School
Myrtle Point
Farquhar
L.young
Neata
Wallding
Logging activity lifts Dora district area fortunes
Dora district is optimistic about the logging industry as work resumes. Fred Minerd operated a 10 ton caterpillar with workers in the George Chaney timber and Folsom began Friday with a crew in the Beanett Brynson and Witney timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Leatherman
Dora
Fred
George Chaney Timber
Folsom
Beanett, Brynson_& Witney tribet
New Pastor Fills Pulpit Here Sunday
Rev. C. preached to his congregation both morning and evening at Point B church. He returns to Merrill for a farewell sermon next Sunday before moving with his family to Myrtle Point to begin their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Rece
Point
Remy
Merrill
Myrtle Point
Hia ‘Dey
Hulet
Coquille Students Win at County Fair Attend State Fair
Mary Ellen Stanley freshman at Coquille High School won high honors at county fair exhibits earning a trip to the state fair in Salem. Esther Crowley won second place and went in her stead. Clarence Oxenrider of Coos River led the boys club. Avese Lewis Helen Mast Avila Baker and a judging team will represent the county at the state fair. They will be hosted at the Oregon Agricultural College camp during the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen ” Ftantley
Coquille
Salem
Esther Crowley
Crowley
Clarence Oxenrider
Coos River
Oregon Agricultural College
Baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Arvid Floyd hurt in fall
The infant, named Wallered, burned hands and feet after dropping a toy from a high chair. She collapsed and was taken to hospital after initial care at home. She is now at home recovering with attention to burns and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvid-Floyd
Gorcvalstons
Jaye
Barber Shop Change in Coquille Resigns Local Ownership
Pearson sold his Spruce Street barber shop in Coquille to Mr. Booth. The deal becomes effective Thursday. Booth plans to move with his family from Portland to take over the shop and Pearson and family will vacate the residence.
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Pearson
Spruce
Booth
Coquille
Portland
Bebo
Best Girl Drives Car Costs Lad Ten Bucks
Don James of Bridge attempted a best driving ride on a Sunday. Traffic Officer J C Williams saw him and the incident cost Don tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
sDon James
Bridge
J. C. Williams
Don
Wreck at fairgrounds leaves two men unhurt
A Curtis plane wreck at the fairgrounds last Saturday night injured none of the two men aboard, pilot Warren Smith and passenger Don McCullough, who escaped after landing in a ditch. The craft, owned by J. E. Watkins and others, was to be repaired at Emery & Nosler shop on Maple Street.
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Curtis
Emery & Nosler
Maple Street
Fourth
Fair Grounds
Froen
Bud Emery
Bud
Warren Smith
Don McCullough
Rodeo Rim
Smith
Cullough
Fair Ground
Emery
Dr.Mast Hospital
McCullough
J. E. Watkins
Joé McKinney
Sacramento
California
Mr. Emery
Driver Pleads Guilty in Death Car Case in California
In Napa California last Thursday a drunken driver pleaded guilty to causing the death of Mrs. Lloyd Spires. He received a sentence of from one to ten years in the San Francisco prison. Spires and Fred, who accompanied the body to Myrtle Point, said the driver was drunk the night before and driving on the wrong side of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carina
Lloyd Spires
Abe
Hiss
Ai Pippy
Myrtle Point
California
Dom Dixon
Fannie Dixon
Minta Vaughan
Jack Miller
Rachael Lenhert
Livingstone
Dixon
Los Angeles
Jim Brown
Elis Brown
Gertredé
Jackson
Powers
Randleman
Winquist
Gale Abbott
Ramavel Stevens
Annie Barklow
New Logging Camp Progress on Rock Creek Road
Stora stated Wednesday evening forty men expected at work within days on the company road a mile and a quarter long. The firm will use an incline road and one truck to haul logs to the stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stora
E. E
Tillamook Wins County Cheese Fair Honors in Salem Reports
Reports from Salem yesterday show Coos Bay district performing well in cheese making. Tillamook took first place with thirteen entries, narrowly beating two Bay district competitors. Melewwest earned second prize and a blue ribbon tally across multiple fairs including Washington and South Dakota.
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Coos Bay
Salem
Tillamook
Bay District
Melewest
Missouri
Washington
Wnd
South Dakota
Coos
Curry County
Middle West
Aioe Abe
LaFollette Plea Ins In Senate Victory Declared
The piece notes Bob LaFollette winning the United States Senate seat once held by his father. Counties reported large majorities for the young candidate while never endorsing his late father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob” Lafoll
Senate
LaFollette
States Senate
Reverend Seats Leads Eugene Methodist Conference
The Eugene conference hears Rev Seats and Drs Penix and Finley discuss church growth at Myrtle Point and Roseburg. Mary Campbell accompanies delegates. the next year’s plan aims to renew church strength amid security concerns after a late night hotel incident.
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Peator
Fat
Fhnley
Marshfield
J. R
Penix
Coquille
Tn Eugene
Mary B. Campbell
Myrtle Point
Iit
Beilding
Idso
Civereh
Hassler and Daughter Recalled in County War Talk
In Carry County Reporter notes Mrs Hassler and her young daughter Kathryn are mentioned amid comments on a wartime situation. The piece reflects local sentiment and notes a veteran status in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EiHlasier
Carry
Hassler
Kathryn
Willam Humphrey Held in Coquille County Jail
Willam Humphrey, described as a young man, is jailed in Coquille awaiting a deputy U. S. marshal from Portland. He is held on a charge of sending an obscene letter through the U.S. mail to a girl in Coquille. Humphrey formerly worked at Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Humphrey
Coquille
U. S
Portland
Humphrey
Taxes Due For Third Property Owners Reminder
Taxpayers are reminded that penalties apply if the tax is not paid by the due date. The notice emphasizes timely payment to avoid extra charges.
Flaming gasoline fire at Myrtle Point Cleaning shop
A small blaze at Myrtle Point Cleaning and Preserving shop on Spruce Street broke out during installation of new machinery when gasoline ignited. George Hughes acted quickly, entering the burning building to grab a Bard fire extinguisher and kept the fire under control until firefighters arrived shortly after the alarm. The proprietor W. Gwerney and workers were unaware of the danger as the incident unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Mx. Hughés
Sandy
Wa. Gwerney
Local man invents amusement device exhibited in Arlington window
Gustav Amundsen displays a mechanical amusement device in a window at the Arlington grocery on Spruce Street. The model features a large rim wheel with wings that unfold as power is applied, lifting from the rim. Amundsen has patents in the U S and several foreign countries. He works at a logging camp near Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Amundsen
Arlington
Spruce Street
Amundega
Myrtle Pylat
State tax refund rule limits penalties and interest recoveries
Counties in Gilgon are not authorized to refund penalty interest and costs for taxes voluntarily paid after February 27 this year. The general's office at Salem confirms no provision for returns. This rule covers taxes for 1921 1922 and 1928 despite taxpayer disputes.
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Gilgon
Haa
Ashetmey “‘General
Salem
Ford Truck Driver Loses License After Collision
Wm. E. Kirkpatrick of Creswell, driver of a Ford truck, was fined 50 dollars and costs and had his license suspended for six months by Justice Stanley for reckless driving. His truck struck a Ford vehicle carrying Mr and Mrs Brack and nine children, injuring six children slightly on the Myrtle Point Roseburg highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Kirkpatrick
Creswell
Bisa
Stanley
Feckleas
Kirkpatrick
Harvest Festival at Woodmanzhall by Christian Church
The ladies of the Christian church announce their annual Harvest Festival to be held in Woodmanzhall this Saturday. A noon meal will be served followed by a chicken dinner in the evening. The event offers sales items and likely bake sale offerings as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Woodmanzhall
Local Congressman Praises Powers District Ore Deposits
Dinger Hermann of Reeburg writes from his home praising the Powers district ore deposits as a future revenue source. He highlights regional agriculture and optimistic prospects for the district's economic growth pending transportation access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinger Hermann
Isbeeburg
Forader
Frewa
Coquinla Valley
Reeburg
Hermann
Powers
School Transportation Election At City Hall
A City Hall vote on high school pupil transport drew only thirty two voters. The result favored transportation with 94 votes for and eight against.
Library Hours Change Announcement
Mrs. E. C. Barker, librarian, states the library will open Friday afternoon instead of Saturday afternoon. The schedule change aims to provide sooner access for patrons and maintain service levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Barker
Peretefore
Many School Exhibits at Gods-Curry Fair
County and city exhibits showcase sewing, woodwork, canning, and farm displays from Sitkum, Broadbent Marshbed, Bandon Central, Coquille, Myrtle Point, North Bend, and Arago. Notable booths include HelingLandY Sons heaters, Schroeder furniture, Mann Electric ranges, and Wild Bisson honey. Hampton’s Arago farm exhibit highlights Coos County farming potential.
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Sitkum
Brewster Valley
Broadbent Marshbed
Bandon Central
Lee
Heling
Landy &Sons
Schroeder Furniture Company
Mann Electric Company
Cops County
Marshfield
Coos and Curry County
Washington
Funeral Held for Mrs. Lloyd Spires in Myrtle Point
The body of Mrs. Lloyd Spires killed in an automobile accident near Napa California was laid to rest in Myrtle Point cemetery Friday. The funeral was at Schroeder J funeral home at ten o'clock with Rev Turner MacDonald in charge and the Eastern Star of Fererg assisting. Be son Oliver Spires of Superior attended with his wife, as did other family members from Wisconsin on their return trip.
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Lloyd Spires
Napa
California
Myrtle Point
Rossburg
M Point
Schroeder J Funeral Home
Turner ‘MacDoneld
Old Christian
Fererg
Oliver Spires
Superior
Ae Oe
Spies-and
Wisconsin
W C T U Elects Officers At Bes. Hatcher Meeting
At a special meeting held at the homes Bes. Hattie Hatcher on Tuesday the W C T U elected officers for the year Mrs. Hattie Hatcher president Mrs. Ella Guerin vice president Mrs Tadura Hesman secretary and Mrs Flora Williams treasurer in the ensuing term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
Hattie Hatcher
Ella Guerin
Tadura ‘Hesman
Flora Wiliams
Aunt Annie Barlow Hosts Birthday Gathering At Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point residents recall Aunt Annie Barlow entertaining guests last Thursday for her birthday. California visitors and local friends joined the celebration, presenting gifts and sharing a festive meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Barlow
Mrs Bertha Larson Weds H E Spear Attended by Family
Mrs Bertha Larson daughter of Mr and Mrs S S Endicott of Myrtle Point and former Glendale real estate agent, married Monday to H E Spear Portland attorney. Mrs Lyons and Mrs Johnson sisters of the bride attended. Mr Stemmler left for Florida for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Larson
S. S. Endicott
Myrtle Point
Diver On
Bay
Glendale
California
H. E. Spear
Portland
J. S. Lyons
C. Johnson
Lyons
Johnsyn
Fetch Aves Return From Honeymoon To Oregon Tour
Daniel Axe and Katherine Fetch, newlyweds, returned from a honeymoon visiting Klamath Falls Crater Lake and Oregon caves. The couple, long connected to Myrtle Point families, wed two weeks ago and receive best wishes from neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Axe
Klamath Falls
Crater Lake
Oregon Caves
Peter Axe
Myrtle Point Hotel
Katherine Fetch
Jacob Fetch
North Dakota
Myrtle Point
Barklow Exhibits Whopper Potatoes
Dan Barklow shows off unusually large potatoes grown near Myrtle Point weighing about three pounds each. He displays Burbank and English Queen varieties to test Coos county soil quality and says he expects a small harvest from his patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Barklow
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Garage Under Construction At Sugar Loaf Creamery
The Sugar Loaf Creamery on Fourth street is constructing a new garage. Bill Graham holds the contract for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Loaf Creamery
Fourth Street
Bill Graham
Baby Boy Left on Doorstep Near Myrtle Point Mystery
A newborn boy about ten days old was found on a doorstep in Myrtle Point area last week, wrapped in a pink blanket with two clothing boxes. Authorities suspect the mother left the infant with a man who fled in a Ford, while the Rice household near Max Demdat’s cannery may be linked to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
A. F. Rice
Max Demdat
Hayied Md
Mr. Rice
Heeger
Chase-Holt
Cannery
Tate Piven
Sued Moomansey
Ford
Myrtle Point
Oakland Tribune editors visit Coes and Curry fair
Fe Were A. L. Mallory, editor and publisher of the Oakland Tribune, his son James and Bertsel Arnold visited the Coes and Curry fair here Friday. Mr Arnold visited his brother, Marry Arnold, manager of the Myrtle Point Dunham store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Mallory
Oakland Tribune
James
Bertsel Arnold
Tribune
Mr. Arnold
Arnold
Myrtle Point Dunham
Girl Recovers After Severe Fall From Stairs
Miss Grayce Barker suffered a heavy fall from a house stair causing unconsciousness briefly. She twisted her ankle and fell to the floor below while preparing for Sunday school. A doctor found no broken bones, but she endured a bad nervous shock and bruising for several days, not hindering her return to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayce Barker
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George E. Hampton
Arago
Hampton
Lee-MecKinley
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