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Southern Coos County American in Myrtle Point, Oregon

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Southern Coos County American

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1920

Page

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Myrtle Point Sees Second Death in Week

Death toll rises in Myrtle Point as Grace Johnson wife of Thomas V Johnson dies after gallstone operation. Mrs Johnson expressed fear before surgery and died at 11 30 Wednesday morning after surgeons removed stones. Survived by husband three daughters Edna Mae and Lois and son Verl. Funeral at the Presbyterian church Friday morning at 10.

Myrtle Point Grace Johnson Thomas V. Johnson Gairyman

Myrtle Point Women Aim to Form Civic Club

A Myrtle Point call to all women to attend Tuesday at 2:30 PM at M W A Hall to organize a town wide women’s club. The goal is to unite all women, cooperate with civic groups, and plan projects like a fire school public rest room tourist park and mutual benefits during the county teachers institute.

Myrtle Point M. W. A. Hall Kalbus County Teachers Institute

Burial of Mrs Barklow in Myrtle Point

After a lengthy illness Mrs. Thomas Barklow died at her home in Myrtle Point last Saturday night. Relatives were prepared, though sorrow was deep. Funeral services were held Monday at 11 from the Church of the Brethren, one of the most attended in town with many businesses closing for the hour.

Thomas. Barklow Church of the Brethren Myrtle Point Serviene Gage

Myrtle Point Real Estate Transfers Jump in Brief Week

The Myrtle Point market shows multiple property moves including J D Barklow selling on south Fourth street to R L Weekly and James Endicott purchasing Mrs Daly property formerly owned by Wm Carver. A G Thompson takes Machado business property on Spruce street with two buildings and six lots as Merton Automobile and a grocery line tenants. Dr Clark reports the birth of a nine pound girl named Mavis Jewett to Ervin and Mrs Barklow of Norway on Monday, the baby born on the mother’s birthday.

Myrtle Point Realty J.D. Barklow South Fourth Street R. L James Endicott T._D. Guerin South Fifth Joe Laird A. G. Thompson Machado Spruce Street Third Street Daniel Barklow Merton Automobile Company Garford Trucks Thompson Dr. Clark Ervin Barklow Norway Mavis Jewett

Aerial photograph shows Marsh field fair crowds and landmarks

Dr. Leslie G. Johnson of Marsh field sent an aerial view to the American office capturing the last day of the fair during the stock parade. The image highlights the Jersey barn and Judes stand with the city skyline, autos, churches, and major pavilions while noting blur and roof shadows.

Leslie G. Johnson Marshfield Jersey Swine Barn Oaks Christian Church Latter Day Saints Church Fair View Johnson Curry County Corfitpany

Coos County Jerseys Win Ribbons at State Fair

Bunn Carl and Schroeder report seven ribbons from ten Jersey entries in eight classes at the state fair. George Hampton won senior ball calf, Guthardt and Clinton placed in other calves, and Aasen brothers also placed in heifers. Coos County fared well in Holstein awards with L. J. Simpson taking first in belt, grand champion, and grand senior champion. The Royal Neighbors of America district convention is set for Myrtle Point with program details and officer appointments listed. A juvenile court hearing is scheduled for Ralph Haines. Percy Schroeder’s car theft case sees another defendant released for lack of evidence.

R. M. Bunn J. D. Carl J. F. Schroeder Salem Mr. Bunn Coos County George Hampton Adam Guthardt Theodore Clinton M. Bunn C. Hi Aasen H. Aasen L. J. Simpson Geo. E. Dix H. H. Haynes J. Simpson Royal Neighbors of America Myrtle Point Myrtle Camp Nellie M. Ray Ida Hamblen L. M. Anderson Hazel Peterson Marshfield Coquille Camp North, Bend and Coquille Hamblen Cousin North Bend Hermann Hall M. W. A. Hall Justice of the Peace E. A. Dodge Percy Schroeder Ralph Haines Albert Prock Grand Jury

Teachers Institute Session Planned for October

County Superintendent C E Mulkey visited Myrtle Point to organize the county teachers institute set for October 20 21 and 22. The town must provide lodging for about 200 visitors and a church or hall for sessions while normal facilities are arranged. Prominent educators including State Superintendent Churchill will attend and Myrtle Point officials pledge to support a strong program under Superintendent Mulkey and local faculty.

C. E. Mulkey Coquille Myrtle Point Mulkey Churchill Ida May Smith the Normal Beattie State Normal Dr. Stetson University of Oregon Katherine Gagnon Bingham

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. V. Johnson Thomas Barklow Mrs. Barklow PF. Wher Win. S Flynn Wee B.P. Fisher Rey Secret Service The U. S Washington Aereal FAIR L. G. Johnson F. M’. Langh GOL Stock R. WN. OF A. Convention Holstein Teachers’ Institute
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