Coos Curry Fair Showcases Strong School and Community Exhibits
The Coos and Curry county fair drew large crowds, with around five thousand on Friday and similar turnout Saturday. Schools such as Bunker Hill Myrtle Point and Coquille presented comprehensive exhibits in crafts, geography, and health posters. Community booths from Twin Oaks Sandy Loam and various towns displayed farm products, wood samples, and local arts, making this year’s fair the strongest yet.
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Coos and Curry
Bunker Hill
Myrtle Point
Bandon
Coquille
Washington
Catching Inlet
Coos River
Twin Oaks
Riverton
Randolph
Mutkay
Ee “McKinley School
Coaledo
Catching Creek
Fereign
United States
Bandon High School
Twin Oaks Twin Oaks
Fines Levied in Myrtle Point Fair Week Court
Judge Dodge’s court fined several individuals during fair week for liquor and disorderly conduct. Names include John Sperry 25 dollars for being drunk R F Ward 100 for liquor possession Ed Hall 25 for disorderly conduct plus other fines totaling 10 to 100 dollars for various offenses including operating a crap game and liquor violations Insem Weekly paid 100 for liquor possession.
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Pinin
Myrtle ‘Point
Walter Barton
John Doe
Lee Atkinson
R. G. Billings
Clyde Goodman c
L. L.baker
Insem Weekly
Art exhibit planned by Women’s Club department
The Art department of the Women’s Club announces an exhibit on October 12 at city hall. The room opens 2:30 to 5 pm and 7:30 pm for after hours. Admission is a silver offering. open to members and nonmembers, with entries invited from Myrtle Point and nearby districts including China painting and children’s work.
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Woman’s Club
City Hall
Women’s Club
Myrtle Point
China
Apples on Display Highlight Looking Glass Valley Exhibit
George Burchard manager of the rove to his ranch shows Delicious apples from Looking Glass valley. He exhibits samples at the fair and notes about 150 boxes similar to those shown.
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George E. Hampton
Arago
Myrtle Lawn
Cman
George Burchard
Glas Valley
Burchard
Mrs Train Buys Three Lots to Move Auto Park Buildings
Mrs. A. T. Train purchases three hill lots from 8. D. Wood. She plans to move the buildings she has erected in the auto park to the new site after ending the lease.
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A. T. Train
Man seeks permit to parade streets during fair week
An intoxicated man disrupted activity near the fair by calling the mayor’s home seeking permission to parade the streets. He was warned to leave the street and caused a nuisance at the telephone office while attempting to contact Mayor Dement.
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Agmnetime
Dement
Residents visit colleges and take trips for study and leisure
Several residents traveled to Monmouth Wallace Miller headed to Corvallis for civil engineering study. Miss Ethel F took to Monmouth. Leland Root to Monmouth then Shasta California. Sam Root Delores Merriam Thompson to Shanta California. Christian Endeavor returned. Clarence Schroeder and Caley Robison visited Gold Beach for fishing. George Hampton family to Salem for state fair. Ruby Robison Orvis Miller with Helen Hampton in stock judging. Olaf Aasen visits brother John Haberly and Gordon Little. a demon arrived from Portland late night.
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Christine Vetter
Monmouth
Wallace Miller
Corvallis
A. H. Fish
Ethel
Monsmouth
Leland Root
Mary
Leland
Shasta
California
Sam Root
Sit
Delores
Merria ‘Tompson
Shanta
Christian Endeavor
Clarence Schroeder
Caley Robinon
Gold Beach
George Hampton
Salem
Ruby Robison
Orvis Miller
Helen Hampton
Arago
Olaf Aasen
John Haberly
Gordon Little
Demon
Portland
Stinson Buys Emily Mill Residence on the Hill
Jimmie Stinson has purchased the Emily Mill residence property located on the hill, acquiring full ownership. The transaction confirms Stinson as new owner of the historic property.
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Emily Mill
Jimmie Stinson
Chamber sends boys to state fair and college visit
Earl R Cooley heads a group of six high school students who will travel to the state fair in Salem and to Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis. The chamber of commerce funded the trip and will again seek slogan submissions with a capped contestant count. The delegation includes Rodney Dervener Chas Southmayd Lawrence Southmayd Chester Wilson and Mitchell Myers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Earl R. Cooleys
Agricultural Department
Agricultural College
Corvallis
Thes
Rodney Dervener
Chas.Southmayd
Lawellen
Southmayd
Chester Wilson
Mitchell ‘Myers
Local girl pledged to sororities at Dragon University
Miss Marjorie Sremmler of Myrtle Point is among students pledged to campus living organizations at the University of Dragon in Fugee Ore. A total of 172 girls joined seventeen sororities and 167 joined sixteen fraternities, with 144 from Portland. Miss Sremmier pledged to Alpha Phi.
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University of Dragon
Fugee
Ore
Marjorie Sremmler
Myrtle Point
Whese
Portland
Mise Stemmier
Alpha Phi
Ray Buys Irvin Nelson House on the Hill
Maurice Ray has purchased the Irvin Nelson house on the hill and his family moved this week.
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Maurice Ray
Irvin Nelson
Ministers to Meet in Coos County October Meeting
The Coos County Ministerial Association will meet Tuesday October 6 at 12 o clock at the Methodist church. Rev W Gray of Marshfield will speak.
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Coos County
Coquille
Methodist Church
Mev. W. Gray
Marshfield
Coos and Curry County Sunday School Rally Arrives in Coquille
The Sunday School Rally will be held in Coquille at the Methodist church on Wednesday October 6 at 10 a.m. The Bach school is urged to send large delegations and bring a report of last year’s work.
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Coos and
Curry County
Coquille
Methodist Church
South
Bach School
Heavyweight Title Swaps Hands in Philadelphia Fight
In Myrtle Point locals followed the Tunney Dempsey bout with bets and radio updates from Oakland and Portland. Dempsey led early while Tunney won the judges decision after ten rounds, the first title change by decision in years.
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Myrtle Point
Philadelphia
Gene. Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Oakland
Portland
Dempsey
Tunhbey
Change: Bing Hour Choral Society Meeting Deferred
Due to confusion the choral society meeting shifts from Tuesday evening to Monday night next week. Practice begins at seven and ends promptly at eight thirty. Report notes more singers joining.
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Choral Society
Odd Fellows Rebekahs Celebrate Anniversary After Meeting
After the Rebekahs regular meeting last Monday night, the Rebekehs and Odd Fellows joined in a joint anniversary celebration. A program followed with games and singing, and refreshments were served at the close.
Corvallis Radio Program from Cooperative Extension
A Corvallis broadcast highlights cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics. The program features Oregon Agricultural College and the United States Extension Service as part of the department of Agriculture cooperative effort.
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Oegon Agricultural College
United States Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Co-Operating
Corvallis
Christian Endeavor Convention at Myrtle Point
County Christian Endeavor convention set for October 22 23 24 with overnight lodging and meals arranged. Persons needing transport or accommodation should contact Velma Hamilton or Miss Carolyn Fishpider for details.
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Christian Endeavor
Ty Myrtle Point
Community accidents and injuries reported at local events
Mrs. Holloway of Bridge to hospital for skin grafting on right arm. Mr. Stevens at hospital yesterday then to Mike Morrison camp at Big Creek. Mrs. Knight off to Camp. West baby home after medical tests. Rose Wood from Chansya MBP sawed arm. Eugene Ramsey broken elbow at the fair on a pony, Walter Boren with a broken wrist. Floyd Ball of Roberts and McNair had a left Achilles tendon injury. Frank Grafton for A Gault with a badly deformed finger. Walter Sannes of Norway Mill company with a wounded right hand.
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Holloway
Bridge
Stevens
Oak
Mike Morrison
Big Creek
Frank Grafton
Gault
Walter S.annes
Norway Mill Company
Radio Schedule for KOAC Corvallis Oregon Week of October 3
KOAC Corvallis Oregon lists weekly programs including collegiate sport recaps club news and market reports. Highlights include lectures on seed production water rights mushroom studies and engineering materials with performances by Lucretia Bates and others.
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G. R. Hyslop
W. L. Powers
P. J.schissler
Pacific Northwest
Lucretia Bates
Ted Roy
Bonor
Helen Jensen
Cora Ausve
OAL Co
Gonzaga University
F. A Magruder
Lillian Jeffreys Petri
8. H. Graf
Adult Women Classes Listed by State Board of Education
The state board for vocational education plans eight three hour lessons for adult women across communities. Classes starting Thursday October 7 meet in Myrtle Point at the city shell. Sessions run once a week for a total cost of 3.50 dollars, with twelve places available.
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State Board
Wesstional Education
Widow Receives $30 Monthly Pension for War Service
Mrs. Anna M. Bledsoe of Washington has been granted a pension of 30 dollars a month. Her husband, the late J. M. Bledsoe, served as a veteran in the Spanish War.
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Washington
Anna M. Bledsoe
J. M. Bledsce
Child Struck by Car Near Lundy Cheese Factory
A little daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson was struck by an automobile at Fifth and Spruce streets Sunday around noon. The child stepped into the path of a turning car and was brushed lightly, losing her balance as the car moved slowly past.
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Chris Nelson
Lundy
Fifth -and -Spruce Streets
Shrine Club Receives Gift of Mast Grove near Coquille
The Coos Bay Shrine Club held a picnic at Mast Grove in Lee last Sunday with about 140 attendees. Hardy and Webb donated the five acre maple and myrtle grove, fenced and cleaned up, in a presentation by Judge Hest of Coquille, with W A Douglas accepting.
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Coos
Marine Club
Lee
Hardy and Webb
Hest
Coquille
W. A. Douglas
A. L. Martin
A. J. ‘Matson
Henry “Hiess
Curis “Moller
CZ. Pars 2
Mattie
Wila
Rand
Clinton
Mill on Halls Creek Could Run Ten Years
John Denneth of Comstock Wing plans a two shingle mill and box factory on Halls Creek. He visited the district late this week to inspect the site and discuss preparations for operations. He was joined by Fred Lockwood of Roseburg, a partner in Ferd products.
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Halls Creek
John iDenneth
Comstock
Eek
Fight
Sit‘nation Preparatory
Fred, Lockwood
Roseberg
Ferd
Icity
Doreath
Oras Ri
California Warm Weather Draws Praise For Roosevelt Highway
The Geld Beach Reporter notes opinions on the Great Awakening as Coos and Curry counties anticipate the Roosevelt highway completion. A three week trip through California showcased warm weather and strong interest in the road project. Kreutzer reports meeting locals in Gold Beach and Pistel River. locals await completion to boost access and regional prospects.
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Geld Beach
Peaiaapa
Snimarshlgh
Coes
Curry
Roosevelt ‘Highway
California
J. Trenton
Cmagain
Kreuteert
Warra Gold Beach
Pistel“river
M Es On Trees Killed By Bordeaux Spray
Oregon experiment station tests show that a single fall spray of Bordeaux mixture at 66 50 strength with thorough bark saturation can prevent moss and lichens on fruit trees and shrubs for multiple years. Other treatments remove moss but do not prevent regrowth.
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Oregon
Hunters Bring Home Bear From Brewster Valley
Henry Schroeder and E. C. Barker returned from Brewster valley with a small black bear. Barker is said to have shot the animal in self defense after a several days hunt.
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Henry Schroeder
E. C. Barker
Brewster Valley
Barker
Councilman Schriefer Muao for Mayor Campaign Sparks City Field
With election a month off, city politics heat up as Councilman Schriefer runs for mayor and other officials like Barker Schneider Ou Whitaker, and J W D Davis EiJ Schneider await terms as treasurer and recorder.
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J. Wd. Tae
Frank Davis
Eij. Schneider
Bridge News From Brewster Valley Visitors Return Home
Beat of homer guests were Mr and Mrs Forrest N Heath and Miggey Brown Elmer Wilson and Virginia Tee went home to Brewster valley Sunday Ray Beckett bought a new rig from Mr Mann of Myrtle ROA Freewater Oregon where she will visit relatives for three to four weeks Latest word from Mr and Mrs Culver came from Hot Springs Arkansas They will visit relatives in Louisiana Culver's brother Glen Hutton of Preston Minnesota is coming home with them.
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Homer
Joe G Wins Big at Oregon State Fair
Joe G the racing horse driven by owner Mamee Hobson captured the handicap race at Salem Oregon state fair on Tuesday. The purse was 500 dollars. The horse also earned the championship with three Tibbons and a grand champion. Joe Mast operated a refreshment stand at the fairgrounds for three days selling over 200 chicken dinners.
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Joe G
Hobson
Salem
Joe Mast
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