22 Sep 1927
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1927
Page
1
The council discussed an available well site at the southwest corner of fairgrounds owned by Grees and Carty Pale Asvoek. Driller Kerhin suggested its use, water committee members planned a site view, and bids were urged after the Wednesday meeting as the rainy season begins. The Myrtle Gold water bill stood at a few cents.
The Myrtle Point and Cofille volunteer firemen will stand at the fair grounds to feed the hungry and operate a radio to receive reports Friday evening. L. H. Pearce signs as treasurer supporting pills against the sescelation.
Fragmented text mentions learning and observation among youths, unclear attributions. It refers to seeking knowledge by looking at others and comparing actions, with possible mentions of girls and boys and informal dialogue. The readable parts are insufficient for a concrete event or clear subjects.
The Perkins dung store moved into a new building with a ready to order air system and updated prescription department praised by staff. Enclosed display windows add a graceful feature to the storefront.
Town reports circulated last week that the Bank of Myrtle Point may relocate. Rumors mention Marshfield interests, a Langely hotel room, and Jesse Clinton’s option on Train ground site where a new building could house the bank. Dal M. King of Chas Hall declines a firm tenant, hinting another party holds the room.
The new hotel rapidly nears completion with extra workers and new furniture being installed. Fernivere units were placed in several rooms this week and glasswork is underway, as contractors push to have some rooms ready for guests. The Bowers barber shop also moved into its new quarters over the weekend.
Fragmentary text describes a storm with thunder and flashes. It mentions a few residents affected and a sense of weather impact, though many words are garbled and unclear.
The mayor of Myrtle Point proclaims citywide business closures for Thursday Friday and Saturday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. during the Coos and Curry County Fair. The action reflects input from local Myths Point businessmen and aims to support fair activities.
The Arago Calf club met to select a judging team from ten members. Judges Karl Qooley Myrtle Point led a panel that scored ten calves from three herds Car’s Hagapten and Walter Barklow. Top scorers Merden Cari Harry Collier and Orves Miller will form the team to compete against Coos River at Myrtle Point fair, with a state fair Portland international stock show bid at stake.
A brief public notice warns readers not to send money to receive newspaper clippings. It describes a postal scam claiming research work and clipping requests, notes the clipping bureau on the Pacific coast, and cautions that the scheme is a bogus personal item.
The Dumham store fair sale starts this morning drawing expected crowds. Bills have gone out across the county as the store promotes real values on seasonal needs. Mr and Mrs K H Hansen and others visited Port Orford Sunday for a Masonic barbecue event.
George Johnson resigned from his post at the Emery service station and plans to travel to Jalem to seek new opportunities. He left the station after submitting his resignation and intends to begin work in Jalem.
Members and friends are invited to a P T A meeting next Wednesday evening in the music room of the new Junior high school. State president Mrs Gabriel will attend and speak after a music program and business session.
Kari Kaufman and Warren Deyoe of Portland plan to purchase fixtures for the new Security Bank. Jeff Sunday to supervise the acquisition and delivery of the fittings.
Library notice informs patrons the library will close Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon for the Fair, affecting normal services and hours.
W. S. Byerly of Fairview is hospitalized at Mast and Wilson with a fractured pelvic bone after a fall from a prune tree at his ranch home at the start of the week. His daughter Miss Billie Byerly remains at his side as the 70 year old pioneer fights for recovery.
Fishermen and deer hunters pack lodgings from Lowry's to Agnes and Claire, with 17 guests at the latter. Chet Huling reports 44 deer in four days and a sighting of 98 deer by one hunter, while he boats for fish weighing near five pounds and notes visiting party Fannie Dixon and family from Los Angeles planning a Myrtle Point stop before returning south.
Two bull elk appeared in the Arago area, seen since Saturday from Halter Milani Schroeder and Carl properties. About two hundred residents observed them as they crossed fences, with locals worried hunters may kill them. officials note potential fines and a scarce female population in the area.
Louis Berghammer aged 72, who had lived with his daughter Mrs. Elmer Ross on Ash Street, Myrtle Point, died Sunday after a lingering illness. Services were held Monday at Schroeder chapel. Body shipped Tuesday to Oconto Wisconsin to rest beside wife and mother. Children include John Berghanmer Rochester Minnesota Joe North Bend Louis and Mike of Myrtle Point and Mrs. Elmer Ross.
Local investors hear that two tons of ore shipped to Portland yielded 29 per ton. With more ore in sight stockholders believe the Bray Mountain Mining Company has promising potential for a profitable gold mine above Powers.
Harry Wilson of Myrtle Point was injured when a lion scratched him as he stood near the cage during Honest Bill's circus visit. An attendant quickly intervened and pulled the boy away, shielding him from further harm. The lad escaped with a souvenir and a wary tale of danger.
The Choral club will hold its first meeting of the new club year at the Presbyterian church next Monday at 7 30 PM. All old members are urged to attend and others invited to join. Mrs Tecker and Mrs Clarke will lead, continuing the club’s civic musical role.
Editor L D Felsheim Archie H Rosa and O C Shhindler of Bandon report Myrtle Point locals are backing a new beach golf course south of Bandon’s bath house. Members will pay 50 dollars for two non resident family members 20 dollars yearly if they don t play. memberships transferable to attract tourists and boost highway towns including Coquille Myrtle Point.
County Assessor J. P. Beyers reports timber cruise results across Coos County. Old growth fir and white fir show hundreds of millions of feet gains in townships 27 and 26 while white cedar gains are noted though not location specified. Myrtle wood appears abundant at about half a billion feet with maple at 276 million feet, raising questions about harvesting and preservation.
Local logging firms Laird and Garrett of Myrtle Point and Coos Bay Lumber Co. closed a deal for 1760 acres of standing timber known as the Whisky Ren Tract near the Coquille river mouth. The tract, rich in Port Orford cedar, is to be logged when cedar operations proceed, with fir and spruce logging aligned to the cedar schedule. Both buyers are based in Coos County and have no immediate logging plans.
The Browning amusement company, a 26 member troupe, arrives Tuesday to entertain at the county fair with a merry go round a ferris wheel and a merry mix up. They promise athletic stunts snake charming Hawaiian dances and more for children and adults alike.
A large crowd gathered at Myrtle Point High School Friday as the P T A hosted a welcome reception for new teachers and reconnected with veterans. J H Barklow gave the welcome, Jesse Clifton spoke for the chamber, and Prof Linn and Prof Summers offered responses. The Chamber band offered well chosen music, and Kari Cody and Durward Druliner Teachlo performed with Mare Grant Carrick at the piano. Social time followed with games and refreshments.
The Woman's club holds its first meeting next Monday at 3 PM with an mother and daughter themed program. Mrs Lever and daughter Margaret will sing, with Mrs J H Roberts and Harriett McKay also performing. Girls may stay as guests of their mothers, and organizers hope to form a Girl Scout group. Mothers urged to attend with their own mothers.
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