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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1935

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Reorganize Presbyterian Society Elects Officers at Dinner

The Presbyterian Church ends its monthly dinner with a reorganizing session for the Christian Endeavor. In Myrtle Point the youth group meets in a separate room led by Mrs W Bachand. The first regular Endeavor meeting is set for Sunday at 6 30 PM. Colbert Steele is president Aileen Osborne vice president William Endicott secretary treasurer. Committees will be named later and special features planned for a future meeting inviting nearby youths to attend.

Presbyterian Church Church Mra.mh W &Chand Colbert Steele Aileen Osborne William Endicott

Many Relief Applications and Other Court News

County court reports numerous relief grants and denials. Individuals in Bandon Myrtle Point North Bend and nearby towns receive or lose indigent fund aid SERA welfare and veterans allowances. Names include Mollie Baird Margaret Weltch Martha Hadasall Carrie E Baird and Nellie Bennett with actions continued or discontinued pending conditions and future arrangements.

Mie Chas Slanta Veterans’ Hospital Roseburg Willis A. Hoover Myrtle Pot Bandon Martha Hubbard Mollie Baird Sera Lobert M Harrison Myrt Point BERRA John Dickelman North Bend Margaret B Weltch Marshfield Julio Narelay Kyrtle Point Martha Hadasall Bandun Carrie E Baird McNeil Nellie J’ Bennett Benechsusen 61

Marriage Licenses Delayed Yet June May Bring Vows

Cupid has been dilatory this month with the first license issued yesterday to Leiter Cunningham and Nadit L Cameron, a Coquille couple. The note suggests couples await the nuptial month of June as more licenses may follow.

Cupid Hia Yictine Isyued Yesterda Leiter # Cunningham Xadit L. Cameron Coquille

Traffic Arrest In Myrtle Point For Switched Plates

Howard L. Barclay appeared before Justice A. Dodge in Myrtle Point on charges of operating a motor vehicle with switched license plates. He was arrested by State Policeman P B Lowd, pled guilty, and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Howard L. Barclay Justice A. Dodge Myrtle Point Ile P B. Lowd Barclay

Local Couple Visit Bear Meat Victim

Mr and Mrs A M Fish returned from a two day trip to Klamath Falls to visit Donald Fish in hospital after he became ill from tainted bear meat eaten at Coquille six weeks earlier. Donald and several others suffered high fever and swelling of feet and eyes. doctors in Klamath Falls and Coquille collaborate on diagnosis and treatment.

A. M. Fish Klamath Falls Fish Donald Ortland Mra Marton Barnes Donald Fish Coquille Sharp Rankin Frank Fish Frank Smithe Bancroft McNatt Coquille Hospital Wouls Roger Walter Myers Independence Powers Jimmie Wilson

Pension Club Wire Against Gag Rule in Townsend

The Myrtle Point Townsend club sent a wire to Congressmen Mott Piarco and Ekwall opposing the Gag Rule tied to the Townsend Old Age Pension Plan in the pending McRury Security bill. The Luce club claims 300 members and a community majority. A.A. Baker will speak next Sunday at 2 PM at the Christian church with music and readings.

Myrtle Point Townsend Club Congress Mott, Piarco Ekwall Luce Club Myrtle Point Christian Church

Local Happenings and Weekend Visits in Bay Area

Local notes report Frjoy party in Band on hosted by Mrs Schaade for Jerry Wolfe of Salem and a weekend visit pattern with numerous names including Wilders Dyo Smith Bellont OsbOrne Harriett McKay Kollar Carver Wolfe and Scha ad Bay visitors Raleigh Greene Harold Carver traveled to Marshfield on business Parents J R Kimberney from Roseburg visited Mast family in Myrtle Point before heading to Eugene Weekend travelers include Gravelford Cutlers Crane Coquille visitors L E Bothwell and F Bunch visits. Bay and Marshfield residents move homes and host guests. delays for spring term returns and students at Linfield and Willamette colleges noted.

Frjoy Mra Reheol Alpha Anderson Marshfield Julia Myrl Leatherman Lee Karl Dement Margaret Garrett Myrtle Point Dement Willamette University Salem Linfield College McMinnville Roy Garrett

Myrtle Point High to stage Tiger House mystery play Friday

Myrtle Point High School senior class presents Robert St. Clair's Tiger House a famed mystery comedy at Friday evening May 4. The plot centers on Irma Lowrie heir to Mystery Savage estate where cousins friends and a rogue entering guests uncover hints of romance and light humor amid a haunting backdrop. The cast includes Eleanor Breuer Lars Parry Dorothy Lundy Phylis Dement Raymond Carver Kenneth Dietz Wilfred Neal Esther Nelson Claude Prealer and the unknown Tiger Man.

Myrtle Point High School Robert St. Clair Irma Lowrie Irma Arthur Hales Oswald Kerris Irving Sophia Peggy van Ess Fred Gruecom Eleanor Breuer Lars Parry Dorothy Lundy Phylis Dement Raymond Carver Kenneth Dietz Wilfred Neal Esther Nelson Claude Prealer Tiger Man

Thermometer contest ends with ladies aid meeting

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs K H Han em's home next Wednesday to mark the close of the thermometer contest. The Ad will hold its annual apron shower on Saturday April 20.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid K H Hanem Henry Frosslow E. Bond Hansen

Woman's Club Projects Highlight Season

The Myrtle Point Woman's Club outlines donations to Doernbecher Hospital and a scholarship fund, supports the city library, and sponsors an amateur show. It plans Pioneer Day on April 2 with Mrs. E C Barker chairing the program. The county federation meets in fall. The club aided school milk programs, contributing 378, 314, 580, 444, and 109 half-pints across December to March.

Myrtle Pont Womans Club Doernbecher Hospital Wbrsry Spon County Federation of Womens Clubs Myrtle Point Woman's Club Chamber of Commerce Woman’s Club

Wendell Griffin Suffers Arm Fracture at Riverton Skating

Wendell Griffin a 12 year old Riverton youth injured when he fell while skating at Riverton school. He sustained a compound fracture of the left arm and received reduction at Coquille hospital.

Wendell Clausen W H Griffin Riverton Coquille Hospital

Home Hygiene Class Meets at City Hall

The first meeting of the Home Hygiene class under the county Red Cross, chaired by Mrs H. A. Schroeder, gathered in City Hall at 1 30 this Thursday afternoon. Plans call for continuing weekly sessions at the same location.

County Red Cross H. A. Schroeder

Oregon Pigs Sent To China

A shipment of breeding pigs assembled by the animal husbandry department at Oregon State College arrived in China where they have been ordered for use by government colleges to improve the swine there. The shipment consisted of pedigreed hogs from leading breeders of western Oregon and from the expert fan herd. They were transported in a special pen built on the deck of a lumber vessel.

Animal Husbandry Department Oregon State College China Oregon

Veterans of Foreign Wars Easter Bazaar Set Next Tuesday

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold an Easter bazaar in the east room of The Herald office next Tuesday April 16 starting at 10 p.m. Handmade items such as dish towels pillow cups and laundry bags will be for sale plus cooked foods and homemade candles. Proceeds support the organization and a large crowd is expected with early arrival advised for better selection.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Herald Office

Coquille to Host Saturday Music Spelling Oratorical Events

Eighteen schools report dhilafts for Saturday April 20 events. Contesting include Myrtle Point Coquille Marshfield North Bend Twin Oaks Valley View Norway Eastside Randolph Empire Charleston Roy Arago Dora McKinley Sitkum Bandon Broadbent. Gelting contest starts 10 a m in the Linewin building Coquille with participants gathering at the Community building for the music festival and declamation contest led by Mary Benson Dunlap of North Bend.

Myrtle Point Coquille Marshfield North Dend Twin Oaks Valley View Norway Eastside Randolph Empire Charleston Roy Arago Dora McKinley Sitkum Bandon Broadbent Linewin Mary Benson Dunlap North Bend Sten

No Dance At V FW Hall In Myrtle Point Saturday

No dance at the V FW hall in Myrtle Point this Saturday night due to a scheduling conflict with the Townsend Pension club dance to be held by the Bridge Grange in their hall. The two organizations cooperate and avoid dances on conflicting dates.

VFW Myrtle Point Townsend Pension Club Bridge Grange

County appoints dog catcher to renew canine licenses

Coos county court appoints Sans Senevo to act as official dog watcher for three months to check dogs, ensure proper licensing, and replenish the dog license fund. County Judge McLain warns many sheep are harmed by unlicensed dogs and urges owners to obtain licenses to support enforcement and reimburse sheep owners.

Coos County Sans Senevo McLain Herald Leneve

Lions Club Meeting Set For Hamm's Cafe Tonight

The Lions club plans to meet this evening at Hamm's cafe likely at 6 o'clock.

The Lions Club Hamm

Bridge Hygiene Classes Meet

The first of a series of Home Hygiene classes was held Wednesday afternoon in the Bridge schoolhouse with Mrs. M. E. Edmonds in charge. Nineteen ladies attended. Future meetings will be at 2 o'clock each Thursday afternoon in the old Harlocker Pharmacy with Mrs. M. E. Edmonds of Marshfield directing.

Bridge M. E. Eumonds Harlocker M. E. Edmonds Marshfield

Loggers Here at Gravelford Hall Saturday Evening

The West Coast Loggers play at Gravelford hall on Saturday evening April 13 with oldtime and modern dancing. Special attractions promise a lively program from 6 36 to 9 08 with featured performances.

Gravelford Hall

Powers Woman Attends To Meet

Mrs. James W. Camwell left Tuesday for Pendleton to attend the meeting of the Oregon Tuberculosis association. She is a state director of the association and was accompanied by Mrs. C. V. Smith of Coquille, president of the Coos County Health association.

Mra James W. Camwell Pendleton Oregon Tuberculosis Association Plac Camwell C. V. Smith Coquille Coos County

Myrtle Point Firm Equips Port Orford Buildings

Henry A. Schroeder and Sons of Myrtle Point hold the contract to lay floor coverings and furnish beds, springs, and mattresses for the Port Orford Dock and Terminal corporation administration building, with Tom Gurney and Harold Guptil of Myrtle Point overseeing the work. The firm also furnishes two refrigerators for the office building and manager home and will supply hospital furnishings as Dr Cartwright of Gold Beach and Dr Lucas of Bandon prepare to open in Port Orford.

Henry A. Schroeder Cartwright Gold Beach Lucas Bandon Port Orford

Probate Petitions Set Guardianship and Adoptions

Probate filings this week include a guardianship petition for Geof Bird described as insane with estate values of 2000 dollars realty and 200 dollars personal property and three children named. A petition for adoption of Flora Jean Daley was filed by Jess R. off Wola M. Wagner of Marshfield. The Walker estate, valued at 1500 dollars realty and 50 dollars personal, lists Frank L. Walker as administrator with appraisers B B Brundage Wm H Smith and C E Shumway. heirs include Fate aie Walker of Portland Josette eo Portland Bruce walkers of erie and Ernest Wacker of Sumner. LN Hartley applies for guardian of A Metcalf. Berrie MacMillan named administrator of Archie M MacMillan estate, valued at 400 dollars. Louisa A Bullock estate estimated 20000 dollars personal and 200 dollars realty. heirs include brother John F Bullock of Coquille and sister Rosy B Croy of San Francisco.

Geof Bird Court House Bird Chas. E Coquille Marvin L San Francisco Calif Mary M. Boyenoff Eagle Point Jess R Wola M. Wagner Marshfield Flora Jean Daley Linton G. Walker Frank L. Walker B. B. Brundage Wm. H. Smith C. E Shumway Sia Fate Aie Walker Portland Josette Eo Bruce Walkers Erie Ernest Wacker Sumner LN Hartley

Co Superintendent Faces Legislative Data on School Aid

Co Superintendent outlines legislative changes affecting schools. Bills cover district organization, nonpartisan county superintendent elections, district bonds, teacher training, driver compensation, budget notices, and salary provisions amid 1935 reforms. Adam Donaldson Jr. represents Catching Inlet in Zone 2.

C A. Howard Neom-Hi Leastside Sumner Allegany West Alegany Catching Inlet Adam Donaldson, Jr Beard Neilee

Seven Caught In Police Net For Liquor Violators

Concerted liquor raids by city county and state authorities this week netted 10 violators on charges of unlawful sales of intoxicating liquors. Individuals named include H D Jones 54 of Coquille fined 250 and jailed six months with 200 payable in 10 days. Nick Anton 43 of Marshfield jailed on 500 bond awaiting grand jury action. Joe Sharrai 30 of North Bend pleaded not guilty out on 100 bail. Janmie Economy 35 pleaded not guilty out on 100 bail. Fred Earl Mudgett 49 pleaded guilty six months and 250 fine with 50 suspended. Johanna Olson of Bay Park fined 50. Chas Cook of Coos Bay pleaded not guilty on 500 bond. Mabelle Emerson and Pauline Wesson also facing charges with bail.

H. D. Jones Coquille Jones Nick Anton Marshfield Soneh Joe Sharrai North Bend Fred Earl Mudgett Mudgett Johanna Olson Bay Park Chas. Cook Coos Bay Mabelle Emerson The Bay Cook Pauline Wesson Empire

Powers Hiplan Senior Ball Scheduled for April 27

The Gate of the Pacers High School hosts the senior ball in the gym on Saturday April 27 with elaborate decorations and good music planned to make it a standout social event.

Pacers High School

Portland Matron in Second Wreck With Bridge Lady

Mrs C S Murphy of Bridge and Abrs A C Kurtz escaped injury when their car overturned near Salem after a five mile drive from Portland. The vehicle struck a stump, caused damage to the top and glass, and was towed to Portland for repairs. Earlier two weeks prior, Mr. and Mrs Kurtz and Mrs Murphy’s sister-in-law wrecked a new coupe four miles south of Roseburg.

Portland C. S. Murphy Bridge Salem Abrs. A. C. Kurtz

Eighth Grade Day at Myrtle Point High School

Eighth Grade Day will be held at Myrtle Point High School on Friday April 19. Students ready to enter high school next year will be shown through the building and classes.

Myrtle Point High School

Book Review Club Report At Mrs LaFlamme Home

The Myrtle Point Woman's Club sponsored a study group meeting in which Mrs Charles F Wooldridge reported on one of the newer books. The Book Review club gathered at Mrs L A LaFlamme's residence on Wednesday afternoon.

L. A. LaFlamme Charles F. Wooldridge Myrtle Point

Bandon Youths Arrested On Breaking And Entering Charge

Three Bandon youths Malcolm Duncan 17 Robert Ostrander 23 and Wilfred Ashton 21 were taken into custody late last Wednesday on a charge of breaking into and entering a Bandon garage. Many articles were missing from the garage though none could be located in their possession. Ostrander and Ashton posted 9600 bonds and were released Tuesday, while Duncan remains in custody.

Bandon Malcolm Duncan Robert Ostrander Wilfred Ashton Ostrander Ashton Duncan Jaf

Constable Appointments For Local Districts

The court will appoint constables for the district this week. Bert Pearson and J. P. are named in the Coquille area as constables while other districts receive service.

Bert Pearson Hes Constable J. P Coquille Servis As

Mumps Case Reported in Linn Household

Phillip Linn is confined to home with mumps, with several other cases reported among the grandparents and the immediate area. The notice notes multiple infections in the Linn household and surrounding relatives.

Phillip Linn L. P. Linn

Farmers Aided By S A A Council In Coos County

Coos county farmers benefited from the Oregon farm debt adjustment program through the state and county committees. The report shows 1500 to 2000 debt adjustment cases handled locally with substantial overall settlements totaling around 2 308 000 and 92 308 debts adjusted over two years.

Coos County Oregon Martin O “M-Phumener L R Bretthequot Oregon State College Coos Informiathon Plummer Meier Bate Agricultural Advisory Council Oregean Hei Rathanaels Saerp Endenetheke

Dement Teen Undergoes Second Appendix Operation

Russell Dement of Myrtle Point underwent a second appendix operation Friday at Mast Hospital after prior ruptured appendix surgery. His doctors originally discovered severe side pain and found the appendix had been drained and healed with tubes inserted. He is recovering satisfactorily.

Russell Dement Ellis Dement Myrtle Point St Mast Hospital Dement

Tuberculosis Testing Guidance for Parents

A health notice explains that a positive tuberculin test indicates living TB germs but not damage. If positive, an X ray is advised and a household check for exposure to open TB cases. It stresses early discovery to prevent spread and notes TB can be concealed in unsuspecting people.

Bayer

Bridge H. E. Club meets for sewing

The Home Economies club of the Bridge Grange met with Mrs. HAL Hatfield Wednesday afternoon. There was a good attendance, and the afternoon was spent in sewing.

Bridge Grange Hal Hatfield

Sunday moves and visits fill local life notes

Mr and Mrs W W Wilson moved from pruce street to a Seventh street home formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Bud Emery. Eastern Oregon visitors Mr and Mrs Burl Rutledge arrived from Nyssa and stay with Miss Emma Schneider. Mrs E Schneider came from Mahe to visit daughters Mrs Burl Rutledge and Miss Ernestine Schneider staying with sister-in-law Miss Ama Schneider. Various locals hosted and visited relatives, with hospital trips for Mitchell Myers and others, and guests including J W Carlson Margaret Lever and C C Carter from Glendale Granis Pass and Coquille.

W W. Wilson Pruce Street Seventh Street Bud Emery Oregon Burl Rutledge Nyssa Rutledge Emma Schneider E . Schneider Mahe Ernestine Schneider Myrtle Point Ama Schneider J. W. Carlson Margaret Lever Glendale C. C. Carter Granis Pass T. G Sumerlin Hone Carleon-iga’ Nles Sumerlin Carter Mies. Lever Myrtles 2 Paling Glendaley Sabe Ae

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