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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1934

Page

1

Non-High Board Calls for Bids 70 Haul Pups

The non high school board met in the county superintendent office in Coquille Monday evening to consider transportation bids for rural pupils for the 1934 1935 school year. Bids are to be submitted to the county superintendent by May 1. Elections for the rural district boards will be held in June with candidates from each district listed. Petitions require at least ten signatures and must be filed fifteen days before the election.

Coquille Haugh Riguls Nongb Rew Tine Statea New Lake Laurel Lake Twamilo Dear Crook Fioras Creek Fourmile Prosper Upper Twomile Seaside Lenovo Fathk Cunningham Coaledo Faou

Many Candidates File This Week in Coos County

A flurry of filings for local offices includes Maytee of North Bend Republican and T H Chapmaner Democrat seeking justice of the peace for North Bend and environs. Republicans Hansen and Brown file for county judge, Brown pledges debt reduction. other candidates pledge fiscal and administrative efficiency. The county treasurer and sheriff races draw contenders as tax foreclosures surface along Fall Creek and the South Fork of Coos River.

Maytee North Bend Sepublican T H Chapmaner North Bend Vannen Cook County Uecasurore Charles Stauff Marshfield Republian Hugh J Edwoarnte Marshfield Olso Repubican Hawkins Coquille Owioh Coos County Jane Jrust Coun Seurthes Acen 2 Fall Croek Coos River

County Court Endorses Forest Road Standardization

The Powers Chamber of Commerce and the County Chamber of Commerce backed standardizing the forest road between Powers and Grants Pass and the county court also endorsed the project believing it would benefit Coos County.

Powers Chamber of Commerce County Chamber of Commerce Powers Grants Pass Coos County

Burial Ordered for Perry C. Gist in Coquille Streets

The county court ordered burial of Perry C. Gist a World War veteran who collapsed and died in the streets of Coquille after relatives expressed concerns about the disposal of his body.

Perry C. Gist Coquille

Pension Discontinued for Charles Nicholson

Court orders the county to discontinue the old age pension granted to Charles Nicholson as he now earns wages from employment.

Charles Nicholson

Jail Commitments Of Frank Thomas In North Bend

Frank Thomas age 19 was cited last Thursday by Justice E. Praybes of North Bend on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was known by the fighting title of unknown alias while intoxicated.

Frank Thomas E. Praybes North Bend

Fragmentary OCR Item Teases Local Update

Reads as a partial notice with scattered fragments. No clear names, places, or actions emerge beyond generic references to a local update and involved parties.

Spelling Contest in Coquille Soon

Thirteen schools have entered the county spelling contest to be held in Coquille on April 14. Entries include Catching Creek Eastside Cooston Empire Haynes Inlet Cunningham Myrtle Point Dora Ya t Elk Parker s burg North Bend Lee Broadbent and Coos River. Only four schools North Bend Coos River Coquille and Lee have confirmed contestants so far.

Coquille Eastside Cooston Empire Haynes Inlet Cunningham Myrtle Point Dora Yat Elk Parkersburg North Bend Lee Broadbent Coos River Coquille and

Local notes mix of skits and street scenes in town

A rambling column features Mere Myers of Myers and Myers taking charge of the pet shop, quirky anecdotes about cyclists and geysers in Northern California, a Norway Lions Club tie in, and local sightings from a candid photographer. The piece weaves social scenes, small trades, and casual gossip through a cascade of names, places, and events.

County Tax League Meet April 12 Announcement

The third annual meeting of the Coon County Taxpayers' Equalization League will be held in the circuit room at the courthouse in Coquille next Thursday April 13 at 8 p m. After the business meeting candidates for nomination at the primaries will speak. Public and all candidates are invited.

Coon Countty Taxpayers’ Equalization League Coquille

RNA Lodge Honors Many Birthdays at Schroeder Hall

RNA Lodge met in regular session at Schroeder hall Monday night. After the business session Miss Ruth Cupinski was initiated into the order and birthday honor guests were Joe Mast Clayton Mast Danford Mast Mrs Reuben Roupp Mrs Frenk Hazelwood H A Schroeder Mrs Francis Floyd Mrs Ide Harris Thomas Lamon A Snyder and Miss Cupinski. Dancing followed with music by A E Snyder and Miss Cupinski on the guitar. The next meeting will be led by the girls of the order.

Myrtle Camp Joe, Clayton Danford Mast Reuben Roupp Frenk Hazelwood H. A. Schroeder Francis Floyd Ide Harris Thomas Lamon A. & Snyder Miss Cupingski A. E Snyder Miss Cupinski Myrtle Point Union High School FF A. Girls’ League Lettermen’s Club Grace Linn Karl Parry Grease Linn Alice Alverdes Howard Redell Rechel Jones Dorothy Lundy Kenneth Leatherman Maud Purvine Carver Willam Xell Fred Hollister

Remarriage Ties Charles and Agnes Brodrick in Roseburg

Charles Brodrick and Agnes Brodrick, previously divorced about a year earlier, remarried in Roseburg on Saturday. J H Myers attended the courthouse ceremony and served as witness.

Roseburg Charles Brodrick Agnes Brodrick J H Myers

C E Association to Meet in Coquille April 14

The Association of Childhood Education primary council will meet in the Lincoln building Coquille on April 14. Teachers bringing children for spelling and declamation contests may attend. Elizabeth Barton will discuss coordination of subjects. L Ward and Gladys Durrand lead subject matter and spelling discussions. Helen Stanbrough closes with a chalk talk. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected.

Association of Childhood Education Primary Council Coquille Lincoln Elizabeth Barton L. Ward Gladys Durrand Helen Stanbrough

Myrtle Point Names Acting Postmaster to Succeed Emma Schneider

Elton Schroeder was appointed acting postmaster on Monday to replace Miss Emma Schneider until a permanent appointment. Schroeder took office Wednesday morning with A. H. Gus Bender and temporary clerk Alton Grimes assisting Coquille office staff in transitioning the detail work.

Elton Schroeder Emma Schneider Schroeder A. H Gus) Bender Norway Coquille Alton Grimes

Sales Tax Speaker to Address Coquille Meeting

Ray W Gill master of the Oregon State Grange will speak on sales tax at the Coquille community building Monday evening April 9 at 8 oclock. No admission will be charged and all are welcome to hear him.

Ray W Gill Oregon State Grange Coquille

Don’t Forget Registration and Suffrage Date Reminder

A garbled notice urges readers to register and vote in the upcoming primary. It emphasizes that eligibility and proper administration of government depend on voter participation and compliance with registration deadlines.

Berries in March on Cetshing Creek Mountain

Mrs. Carl Bushnell of Upper Catching Creek reports a huckleberry branch loaded with fruit in March. She saw the berries around March 1 on Cetshing Creek Mountain and told local youths during a hike to collect some.

Carl Bushnell Upper Catching Creek

Summary Session Of Farmers' School In Broadbent Tonight

The final session of a 10 weeks Farmers' Evening school is held at Broadbent with wives attending a 1:30 potluck supper. Instructor W A Sawyer and F A boys present short skits as part of the program reviewing the topics covered during the series.

Farmers Broadbent W A. Sawyer

Hansen Announces Filing for County Judge

Kennedy H. Hansen of Myrtle Point files to run for county judge. He owns the Economy Store, has farmed, taught in Oregon schools, served as Coos County assessor for four years, and cites broad public service experience as leadership qualifications.

Kennedy H. Hansen Myrtle Point Hansen Iowa Oregon Coos County

Blaze Destroys W. C. Bryant Home Near Bridge

A Wednesday afternoon fire consumed the W. C. Bryant residence near Bridge, a three to four year old house. Mrs. Bryant, her husband, and Mrs. America Beebe were on the porch when a CCC truck from Camp Bradford passing by saw flames. About 25 boys jumped to help and saved a piano, organ, and other belongings. The blaze likely started from a defective flue.

W. C. Bryant Bridge

Garden Club Flower Show Set for April 7

The Garden club hosts a flower show in the Bank of Myrtle Point building on Saturday. Entries accepted 8 to 11. Bring blooms to display and supply your own containers. blooming flowers are acceptable and cooperation is welcomed.

Garden Club Bank of Myrtle Point

Pomona Grange to Meet Next Tuesday

Pomona Grange will meet at North Grange hall on Tuesday April 10. The session opens at 10 30 a m and closes at 3 30 p m with Pomona master George Hampton presiding and Ray W Gill master of Oregon State Grange scheduled to attend.

Cops Curry County Pomona Grange North Grange Hall Pomona George Hampton Ray W. Gill Oregon State Grange

Former Myrtle Point resident Eddie Brain dies in Goldendale

Eddie Brain, formerly of Myrtle Point and longtime operator of a pool hall and card room later known as Dick's Place, is reported to have died in Goldendale, Washington last Wednesday of tuberculosis.

Eddie Brain Myrtle Point Dick’s Goldendale Washington

Methodist Men’s Council Meets at Local Church

The county Methodist men’s council will meet next Tuesday at the local Methodist church. Representatives from Myrtle Point North Bend Marshfield Bandon and Coquille will attend. After a 6 45 dinner a devotional talk by Wesley Chappell Ban don will start the program followed by business and a performance by the Co quille Pioneer church orchestra. Henry 8 Howard will give an address Christian vic Consciousness and a round table discussion will close.

Methodist Men's Council Methodist Church Myrtle Point North Bend Marshfield Bandon Coquille Wesley Chappell Ning Peorete Rady Sd Point Methodist Church Coquille Pioneer Church Christian Vic Consciousness Henry Howard

Clinton Seeks County Commissioner Post

Clinton, a pioneer with wide experience in finance and road building, has filed candidacy for county commissioner. He recently became director of the Crop Loan association for five southern Oregon counties and chairs the Emergency Seed Loan committee for Coos county. He is longtime president of the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce.

Clinton Crop Loan Association Oregon Coos Coos County Myrtle Point

Nelle Bender Marks Eighth Birthday in Coos County

Mrs. Nelle Bender celebrated her 8th birthday at the A. H. Bender home in Coos county. Relatives from the Hew and Schroeder families, Hermanns, and local residents helped make the day pleasant with ice cream and cookies. Fredrick and Laura Baker of Phoenix sent greetings. the event noted family ties to early settlers dating to 1858.

Nelle Bender A. H. Bender Bea Isieey Hermann Bretes Washington, D King’ S New Moter Laura Baker Phoeenx Clarence Her Roeeburg Siadee Frosx Myrtle Peint Nelson Howard Emma Hermann Norway Kate Hodeon L. P. Trigg Weer Staid Nellie Bender

Bible Study Class Meets at Fred Lafferty Home

The Bible Study class gathered at the Fred Lafferty residence last Thursday evening with Jurner MacDonald leading. Attendees included numerous families and individuals such as Mrs. Dave Root and son John Paul, Sam Root, Mrs. Olaf Assen, B. B. Watkins, and many others.

Fred Lafferty Jurner MacDonald Dave Root John Paul Sam Root Olaf Assen

Fire Threatens Broadbent House

The Broadbent residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jibbs caught fire on Saturday but was quickly put out with help from J. F. Wallace and Walter Moll. Only a hole in the roof and minor damage remained.

Ralph Jibbs Broadbent J. F. Wallace Walter Moll

Ping-pong Tournament At Methodist Church Social Rooms

A Methodist church youth group held a round robin ping pong event Saturday night with nine boys and four girls. Helen Gil won the girls singles and Milton Schroede took the boys singles title.

Methodist Church Helen Gil Milton Schroede

Reeser Heads AO Red Team in Seafaring Bout

In a bold move, Reeser leads AO Red as the team faces a key seafaring clash. The matchup pits rival crews against each other with high stakes and tactical moves shaping the outcome.

Harequbse City Council Meets on Ordinance Debate

The Harequbse city council held a Monday meeting to discuss an ordinance. Officials focused on the proposed use regulation and potential impacts on local zoning and streets.

Car Crash Near Norway Injures none

Kenneth Fallon driving a Ford with a passenger broke a deer window and rear window after veering onto a soft shoulder near Coquille Twistles. Both occupants Buitos and Verse were uninjured.

Kenneth Fallon Coquille Twistles Gelderg Norway Secident Buitos Verse

Librarian Reports Regular Monthly City Session

Brief note records a regular monthly librarian meeting in the city with details obscured by OCR errors. The readable fragments indicate a focus on children's programs and upcoming library services.

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Higgh Ema Mere Myers of Myers Pet Shop S.peom Salts Mabel Darklow Kelly Mra Raleigh Greene Dre Austin Dodge Elsie Moller Herman Tedsen Spruce Street Bob Mast California Earl Fite Boo John Bellew Bob Ray Bond Christy Lions Club Usem Davi Roberts Myrtle Counci Mabel Barkow Anyons Mary Oate RNA Lodge C. E. Association Farmers’ School Methodist Men’s Council Jerse DR. Clinton Grange Rolle Librarian Report Bal Becks Eae
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