Minister to Speak at County Bible School in Mt Shasta
A religious leader and president of the Klamath County Council of Religious Education will deliver three addresses at the Siskiyou County annual convention in Mt Shasta. He will give mornings sermon Laborers Together and evenings service On the Edge of Success, drawing turnout amid local hopes for strong attendance.
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Syening
Jover
Athly
Been Bible School
Ampert
Ve County
Klamath
Council of Religious Educati
U. S
Siski Eopaty
Myrtle Point
Pome
Glass And Stucco Front To Widen Myrtle Point Store
The Huling Lundy & Son hardware firm undertakes a three foot ground clearance project to extend the Spruce street frontage. A cement foundation will support a rebuilt east wall and a stucco glass front replacing the old facade. The front will resemble the Pearce building and enhance Myrtle Point’s main business street. T. E. Dixon oversees the work.
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Huling, Lundy & Son
Spruce Street
Bank of Myrtle Point
Peterson
Pearce
New Garage Weed Shed for Tike Cook on Railroad Avenue
Tike Cook a service station man on Railroad Avenue is having a new wood shed and garage built on his property. Contractor Nelson has the job.
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Tike Cook
Railroad Avenue
Nelson
Grammar School Names Elected For Coming Year
The following teachers have been elected to teach in the Grammar school the coming year Miss Olga Wikberg Salem Miss Hazel Jarman Salt Lake Floyd E Sbmmers Gresham Principal Mrs Belle Whitaker Mrs Jean Blake Mrs Grace Giles Miss Audra Wagner Miss Fairy-Davis Miss Alta Tanner Mrs Minnie Hermann Mrs Winnifred Ray Mrs Effie Shindell Stockton formerly of Myrtle Point
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Olga Wikberg
Salem
Hazel Jarman
Salt Lake
Floyd E. Sbmmers
Gresham
Belle Whitaker
Jean Blake
Grace Giles
Audra Wagner
Fairy- Davis
Alta Tanner
Minnie Hermann
Winnifred Ray
Effie Shindell
Stockton
Myrtle Point
Kindergarten to Open Soon in Myrtle Point
A Myrtle Point note announces a new kindergarten opening soon. Sessions run from 1 to 3 PM for children aged four to six, with Mrs. Claude Nosler in charge. Watch next issue of The American for details.
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Myrtle Point
Claude Nosler
the American
Myrtle Point Welcomes New Air Service Company
A Myrtle Point company formed by J. R. Wat king Ive McKinney and B. Emery launches air service this week. Pilot Ive McKinney departs Sacramento today in a Curtis plane for Myrtle Point. The fair ground will serve as landing and takeoff field with jitney trips anywhere at any time.
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Myrtle Point
J. R. Watking
Ive McKinney
B. Emery
Mr. McKinney
Sacramento
Curtis
Fair Ground
Myrtle Union of Christian Endeavor to Meet at Arago
The Myrtle Union of Christian Endeavor will hold its annual vacation at Arago on Labor Day weekend with a county picnic there. The program features readings music a progress of readings and a bell fire and get together. Sunday includes speakers a large dinner conferences and Christian Endeavor sessions with Allan Searle T B MacDonald Professor Cooper Helen Whitaker Jacob Moomaw Neil MacDonald Eleanor Foley and others. New officers will be elected and installed.
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Myrtle Union of Christian
Bes; Ghavor
Sfow
Arago
Christian Endeavor Seasions
Allan Searle
T. B. MacDonald
Professor Cooper
Helen Whitaker
Jacob Moomaw
Neil MacDonald
Eleanor Foley
Eastern Stars Honor Cary Lewin at Myrtle Point Meeting
Elgin Chapter No. 24 O. E. S. of Myrtle Point held a special session in their chapter room to honor Cary Lewin of Seaside, with Mrs Lewis escorted to the east and remarks by Glaisyer inviting the Myrtle Point chapter to the next meeting. A banquet followed with fall flowers and candles, as Kilgin chapter extended well wishes for Mrs. Lewin’s year and future guest attendance.
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Elgin
O. E
Myrtle Point
Cary Lewin
Seaside
Funeral Friday for Alva L Warner
Alva L Warner died Thursday morning. A Friday service was held at Schroeder with burial in Norway. Reports say dental problems caused his death after a mouth injury at work led to tooth removal. He had a brother who died similarly years ago.
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Alva L. Warner
Schroeder
Norway
Alva
Reward Offered for Break‑In at Fair Grounds Dance Hall
A $25 reward is posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people who broke into the Fair grounds dance hall and damaged the piano. Authorities suspect a lighted cigarette caused the damage as keys were scorched and warped.
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Fair Grounds
Cops & Cony
Two Attendees Back New Road at Scottaburg Meeting
Reedsport Courier reports only two residents from the town attended the good roads gathering in Scottaburg due to bad roads. Those who did attend were strongly in favor of building the new road.
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Reedsport
Scottaburg
Natal Day Observance Draws Eastern Star Crowd in Coquille
Coquille Chapter No. 6 Eastern Star entertained Natal Day Association and visiting chapters in Coquille on Monday. The banquet at Maponic temple followed by a packed program honored Robert Morrie, founder of the order, with dignitaries from Coos County and Oregon present. Myrtle Point and other towns sent sizable delegations as the day closed with speeches and a banquet.
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Coquille
Beulah
Eastern Star
Natal Day Association
Robert Morrie
Order of the Eastern Star
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Shusic
Quet
Legion, Coquille
Traffic case lessons in county court
A driver, Morris May, appeared before Judge Stanley in county court on a traffic matter. The proceedings referenced the danger of taking more than one’s share of the road and the involvement of the traffic officer.
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Stanley
Cquille
A. E. Morris
Dr H D Clarke Opens New Sanitarium In Myrtle Point
A notice announces Dr H D Clarke has opened a new sanitarium at the old Pemberton residence on Alder street Myrtle Point. Clarke, formerly of Fall River Massachusetts, built a reputation for bloodless rupture treatment. A booklet by A G Thompson praises Clarke’s humanity and lasting value to public health. Mason of Brockton was first to enter the new facility and Clarke expects patients from New England.
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H. D. Clarke
Pemberton
Alder Street
Clarke
Myrtle Point
Fall River
Massachusetts
A. G. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Mason
Brockton
Mass
New England
Marshfield Chamber Endorses Our Fair Marshfield
At a Marshfield Chamber of Commerce meeting, directors endorsed the Curry County Fair and urged Marshfield citizens to attend the event.
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Marshfield Chamber
OUR Fair
Marshfield
Bank of Myrtle Point Painting Contract Awarded
The Bank of Myrtle Point on Spruce and Fourth receives a new paint job after J. O. Faust wins the contract for the building’s exterior work.
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Bank of Myrtle Point
Spruce
Fourth
J. O. Faust
Damage at Fair Grounds Dance Hall Sparks Reward Offer
Three Fair board members found the dance hall damaged at the fair grounds on Tuesday. A lighted cigarette apparently set the piano on fire, destroying keys and celluloid. The association offers a reward for arrest and conviction of those responsible.
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Fair Board
Fairgrounds
Coos County Plans Livestock Study For Grazing Land
A Coos County committee meeting in Coquille discussed converting 903,000 acres of logged off land to grass for grazing cattle and sheep. The group aims a thorough study of profitability between sheep and cattle, lease versus purchase options, and methods to delay brush growth to extend range life.
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Coquille
Special Features at County Fair Highlight Chariot Race
A four horse chariot race will headline the racing program at the Coon and Curry county fair on September 24 and 26. Three jockeys have signified plans to enter a team. Special chariots are being built for the event and top speed runs with minimal harness. A daily prize awaits the winner.
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Coon and
Curry County
Woman's Club Elects Paid Librarian for City Library
The Woman's Club voted to hire a paid librarian to manage the city library begun in January. Mrs. E. C. Barker will serve as librarian, directing all library duties. The plan starts September 1 with hours Tuesday and Thursday 2 to 5, Wednesday 7 to 9, Saturday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9.
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Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
E. C. Barker
Tent Meetings Near End At Maple and Sixth
Tent meetings sponsored by the Methodist church at Maple and Sixth close Sunday after several weeks of services led by Rev. Pod aed. The evangelist urged guests to renounce worldly ties and commit to God, comparing christian service to a Ford with proper battery equipment passing others on the road. Music under Mrs. Cox has been a highlight.
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Maple
Methodist . Church
Pod Aed
Spysker
Borsedi
Fally Atoll
Ford
Cox
Sommers Appointed Grade School Principal at Myrtle Point
Mr and Mrs Floyd E Sommers arrived in Myrtle Point Tuesday and settled in north of the grade building formerly home to Mr and Mrs Linn. Sommers will serve as principal of the grades for the coming year.
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Floyd E. Sommers
Myrtle Point
Linn
Sommers
Evidences of Growth In Myrtle Point
O. E. Marsters a longtime resident returned from California and visited Myrtle Point's city hall. He found the city has built a fine municipal building about a year ago. The piece notes growth alongside other returning locals.
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O._ E. Marsters
Myrtle Pointer
California
Powers Home Barns In Camp 8 Fire Destroys House
W. H. Farrell's residence near Camp 8 burned Saturday evening. The blaze consumed the entire contents, valued at about one thousand dollars. Farrell, alone at the time, started the fire then left to fetch supplies and returned to find the house fully engulfed and beyond saving.
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W. H. Farrell
Camp 8
Mr. Farrell
Highway worker Henry Sim suffers fractured skull
A highway worker named Henry Sim was injured when a large track left its grade. While trying to steer the truck back during recovery, the cable broke and he was thrown head first, resulting in a fractured skull. He remains in hospital care.
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Henry Sim
Sim
Deer Season Opens in Oregon on the 10th
Hunters in Oregon await the deer season opening on the 10th. Each licensed hunter may take two bucks under the season rules.
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Oregon
Jolly 6000 Time Had In Tight Ball Game
The Southwestern Oregon Odd Fellow’s Association picnic at Bandon drew a large crowd and spirited mood. A business meeting elected officers for the year and set Myrtle Point as next year’s host. a basketball game followed with the Oddfellows winning after a tied fifth inning.
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Southwestern
Oregon
Wm. Ferguson
Oddfellows
Local tennis tournament winner among regional teams
Local players triumphed to place in a post Hollow Stump tournament held last Sunday. Competing teams included Kart Keptuen Be Berkeley Devaul Stemmier. Roseburg secured the win at Bexten.
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Kart
Keptuen
Berkeley Devaul Stemmier
Roseburg
Bexten
City Park Scene Shows Kids Enjoy Community Spirit
A city park afternoon hosts children under Welfare supervision with two young ladies assisting as they play games listen to stories and share music. The piece celebrates community service and the lasting value of helping today’s children.
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Ptck
Welfare
Auto Trip to Washington Announced for Mrs. Schneider Party
Mrs. E. J. Schneider and Mrs. Warner with Dr. Mites prepare a week long auto tour departing Tuesday to Aberdeen and Olympia. They plan to visit Dr. Parmetter's mother in Aberdeen and Mrs. Warner's brother in Olympia. They will be joined to Portland by Mrs. Marie Ball and Mrs. John Carver.
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E. J. Schneider
Alva Warner
Dr. Mites
Aberdeen
Olympie
Dr. Parmetter
Bear Killed After Harsh Week Near Allegany
A 400 pound bear shot near Allegany by Decer Peterson last week is alleged to have killed 25 sheep for local farmers.
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Allegany
Decer Peterson
Powers Gets Fish Hatchery
E L Clanton superintendent of fish hatcheries of Oregon and Frank Smith of the Coos River hatchery visited Pow era in early week to inspect a site on the South Fork of the Coquille river for a new hatchery. They spent two or three days surveying the area and reports indicate a hatchery will be established about a mile south of Powers. The site is described as one of the best they have seen.
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E. L. Clanton
Oregon
Frank Smith
Coos River
Powera
Coquille River
Powers
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AIN Christian Endeavor
Warner
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Maponic Temple
Ines Glaisyer
Emma’ M. Pieres
Frank G. Leslie
Caroline Lewis
Worthy Grand Matron
Daniel 0. Webster
Portland
Col. Miller Wes
Jennie Reee
Ceos County
Cool County
Feer
Ets Femvented
Banden
Guille
Marehfield
Ni Bead
Oy Rs Stecgunee
United States
Canada
O. A. C. Extension Service
Berube Cattle
Lesers
X. H. Harnden
Con Ray Dement
Coming County Fair
Woman’s’ Club
Powers Home Barns
Bandon
Beach
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