04 Apr 1946
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
1
A vintage column reflects on local lore and botany, debating Myrtlewood’s age in Coos County. The piece blends humor with history, referencing coal, the Garden of Eden era, and preservation efforts by the Portland Chamber of Commerce’s Recreation Division, leading into continued discussion on page five.
Harold R. Kolhurst resumed his duties as patrolman for the Coquille police after three and a half years away. Police Chief R. H. Dredger announced his return, noting Kolhurst previously served three years with the force, then joined the FBI for 18 months, followed by Army service before release in February.
Russell Angel of Myrtle Point was fined $86 in Cogiie justice court Monday on a state police charge of driving while the operator's license was revoked. The new count will tack on an additional year’s revocation of the license, Justice F. Rull said.
The fragment mentions M Griffe in a local post office setting. It hints at a return to work and a focus on peas, but details are unclear.
The Herald urges readers to support advertisers who fund newspaper space and growth. It asks advertisers to prepare mats by the deadline and pledges community-building efforts in return.
Myrtle Point area fails to meet its Red Cross quota by over $1000 by the April 1 deadline. Chairman Henry A. Schroeder reports slow contributions though about $2000 had been raised by that date. Communities are urged to continue giving in the coming days to swell the total.
Clayton D. Mast and Dan ford Gilkison announced the purchase of the Myrtle Point News Stand from Mrs. Rebecca Evans of Gold Beach. The new owners took over last week and will continue selling magazines greeting cards costume jewelry and myrtlewood novelties.
Coquille valley Boy Scout court of honor has been postponed from April 14 to Monday night April 29. Charles Stephenson, a scout, is to receive the Eagle Scout award if he can obtain leave from the Army to return from Fort Lewis. Arrangements are being made for his homecoming, Scoutmaster F. R. Bull says.
D R Epperson Yeeman 2c arrived home last week from Tow Jima where he has been stationed at the navy air base. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Epperson of Myrtle Point. After his leave he will report to Seattle for discharge.
Mr and Mrs G L McKay of McMinnville led a gathering honored Saturday evening in Hivana The celebration included Mr and Mrs B C Barker Mr and Mrs Floyd Bammers and Mr and Mrs Oliver Myers among others in attendance
Fragmentary report notes elderly attendees at a deer meal event, with unclear location and date. Readable phrases highlight a communal feast featuring venison and a simple sharing of food among seniors.
George A. Martin of Riverton was bound over to the county grand jury after a state police charge of failing to render assistance at a fatal Riverton highway pickup crash that killed Carl F. Merety of Coquille. The grand jury is set to meet in June.
Five World War II veterans Evan A Winn Ross Mintonye John B R Weffley Chester Price and Wilton L Willey are chosen to have first chance at five new one story five room houses on east 10th street built by a local nonprofit. Lloyd Wood named alternate. Cost not yet set but lot and homes expected near 23000.
An early row of salmon in the river frame ing 80 pounds. Several parties of fishermen have gone from this area.
The Berge family from Santa Cruz California purchased acreage near Bridge and will become permanent residents of Coos County after Theberge received a navy discharge following three years of service. The transaction was processed by E. C. Roberts.
Laverre B. arrived home last week after a day leave from military duty.
Fragmentary note records Mrs E Barker visiting a daughter at Cottage Hee with a party that stayed from Sunday night into the week.
Foresters describe the tract as ideal for growing spruce and cooler weather but not suitable for grazing. Judge Felsheim notes the area’s conditions and implications for land use and management.
Mrs Tony Barkley and Ce valley ranch owners contest a gateway road's validity after Gibbs gained access to his property via the road to haul logs. The Barkleys seek an injunction to stop logging. Judge King backed Gibbs by sustaining a demurrer in February.
Funeral services for Jacob Fetch a seven year old who died at home Tuesday will be held Saturday in Schroeder chapel Bathday. Rev Rote Greens of Coquille will officiate with interment in Norway cemetery.
The upcoming meeting will include Adeline Miller and a list of attendees from Coquille and nearby towns. Names mentioned include Jecele Adora Hetts Easton Hattie Teel Lilite DeCosta Ora Brew ater Mabel Willard Marjory Eldridge Nellie Martindale Margaret Huntley Ethel Kincheloe Grace Wilberger Elisabeth Bartles Mildred Schaer Margaret Hutchinson and Margaret Spores. Visitors include Mrs Earl Round Mrs V A Round Mrs Ivan Carpenter and Mrs Roca Wiggins.
Tuesday afternoon the ladies of the Legion Auxiliary held open house in their rooms on Maple Street. Mrs. Bert Peateon and
Five cent turnout sees Myrtle Point Union High basketball squads as guests at a Cham gathering to enroll and firm up business ties, aiming to strengthen the city roster and community support.
McKinley school board urges adoption of a county unit plan after studying its potential to equalize schools across districts such as Coos Bay North Bend and Coquille, improve supervision, and improve chances for state aid. A county election board would oversee the system with local district committees.
Mr and Mrs John Larttrell of Corvallis visit relatives near Myrtle Point. They formerly lived at Broadbent where Roy Larttrell still resides. The tarterelle were dinner guests of Mrs Edna Nelson and family Wednesday night.
A readable fragment reports a sports score where the Bee team edged by MLAS with a small margin amid a hash of play. The item notes the final tally and describes a tense conclusion without graphic detail.
Fragmentary OCR text provides few clear facts or names. The snippet appears to be garbled with missing context and lacks a coherent event or identifiable entities to summarize into a proper news item.
Readable text shows a burned child report with unclear agency names and location. No full details on cause, date, or outcome available.
Unable to extract a clear event or entities from the provided fragment. The readable text lacks identifiable persons, places, organizations, or dates to form a factual summary.
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