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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1928

Page

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Death claims Mrs E J Pierson of Norway Oregon

Norway Oregon mourns Mrs E J Pierson a longtime resident who died after two operations in Portland Hospital She was 67 years old born Della Adams in Spencer County Indiana May 10 1676 survived by husband six children and three brothers Funeral services were held at Norway with burial there Also noted is the death of Beassie E Green later married to P W Culver and long time resident of Myrtle Point Oregon through a scattered obituary noting her varied moves and family ties

E. J. Pherson Norway Portland Tuessy Della Adams Spencer County Indiana Wee John Mary Adame E. J Piessen Ott Heen KE. P. Adams Mia Pierson C Hulet P W Culver Beassie E. Green Astoria Oregon South Bend Washington P W Quiver Grays Harbor Culver Coast Guard Service North Cove Raymond Floras Creek Dillard Myrtle Point

Nutrition meetings outline April schedule and topics

Lacy A Case of the C A CG nutrition specialist will hold the third of four meetings at Bridge next Tuesday April 17 from 9am to 3 50 pm A sandwich end school fused demonstration will occur in the forenoon a noon talk on how to grow fat or thin and in the afternoon meal planning a Hale home vegetable garden talk At McKinley Miss Case will attend Saturday morning milk demonstration a noon family reunion and an afternoon talk on training families to good eating habits A meeting at Arego will follow Tuesday the 24th

Lacy A. Case C. A. CG Bridge H. 8. Hale Miss Case McKinley Arego

How News Travel Rebrands Myrtle Point Paper

A letter from the Mergenthaler Linotype Co asks for the new Myrtle Point paper name the Myrtle Point Herald. Another inquiry from N W Ayer Directory wants the correct paper title. The notes illustrate how news travels between publishers and agencies.

Myrtle Point Coos County American San Francisco Mergenthaler Linotype Co N. W. Ayer Newspaper Directory Publishing House

Woman's Club Plans Pioneer Entertainment Meeting

The Woman's club will host the Pioneer section at their regular meeting on the fourth Monday, April 23. A full program is promised in next week's Herald with the aim of pleasing attendees. Hostesses include Mrs Ley Barker, Mrs Laura Sebsjessler, Mrs N G W Perkins, Mrs Fier Fad Bebneider, and Mrs Alda.

The Woman's Club Pilanz Herald Pioneers Ley Barker Laura Sebsjessler

King files for Coos District Attorney nomination

Myrtle Point native King, a current state legislator serving his second term, announced plans to run in the Republican primary for Coos County district attorney. He recently opened a local law office and said legislative duties would prevent full-time practice without the salary, and will campaign actively for the nomination.

de Os. King Coos County King Myrtle Point Salem King Wil

Coos and Curry Fair Board Meets in Bandon

The Coos and Curry county fair board held its regular monthly meeting at the Westland hotel in Bandon Tuesday evening. Present from Myrtle Point were Ellis Dement, president, L. H Pearce, treasurer, Karl R. Cooley, secretary, and P Lund, director. They discussed 1928 attractions including improving fences and grounds. The premium book for the fair is with the publisher and will appear in a few weeks.

Coos and Curry County Westland Bandon

Mrs Birch Leaves Hospital After Auto Injuries

Mrs. F. C. Birch, hurt in a car crash near Hoffman bridge on Broadbent road, was discharged from Mart & Wilson hospital and moved to the E. C. Barker home to recuperate before returning to her home in Liarshfield.

F. C. Birch Hoffman Bridge Broadbent Road Mart & Wilson Hospital E. C. Barker Liarshfield

Green to Be in Coquille for New Trial Motion

Robert Green, a rancher from the inlet area, convicted of murdering his neighbor, sits on death row in Salem. He will be brought to Coquille Saturday as his attorneys pursue a motion for a new trial. Burial was in Camas cemetery with Rev. Thos. Barklow directing services.

Robert Green Inlet Salem Coquille Daughters of Isis Camas Thos. Barklow Mastern Stax Che

Myrtle Point Chamber Considers Tax Use Maps

The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce discusses inviting County Assessor Byers to explain how tax dollars are allocated. The group also plans to urge road repairs to the Myrtle Point cemetery and to inquire about a county road grader for sale. The next executive meeting is set for Monday at the Myrtle Hotel.

Chamber of Commerce Chas. Harlocker Earl R. Cooley County Fair Board Bandon Byers Chamber Myrtle Point Cool Counts Chamber of Commerce Myrtle Hotel Jesse Clinton

Neighbors of Woodcraft host Coquille Evening Circle event

Shamrock Circle of the Neighbors of Woodcraft will entertain the Evening Circle of Coquille on Thursday evening. Visiting officers and guards will assume chairs to demonstrate the ritualistic ceremony for initiates. An annual event highlights the gathering with the Jiggs and Alas ie pups noted in the report.

Shamrock Circle Woodcraft Evening Circle of Coquille

Easy Seed Treatment Plan With Potatoes

The recommended seed potato treatment for Oregon growers uses corrosive sublimate at four ounces per thirty gallons of water. Soak times vary with sprouting: dormant potatoes 1.5–2 hours, slightly sprouted about 1 hour, short sprouts 30 minutes, heavily sprouted may avoid treatment or use organic mercury. Wooden vessels and crates aid immersion. wash dirty potatoes first. coat cut tubers with land plaster or sulfur and plant promptly.

Oregon

Harness Man to Come to Roseby

The Herald reports Arthur Long now runs a harness shop and bicycle sales in Roseby and will occupy the Fifth Street building in about a month. Long recently visited Tecants looking over the field with his father and associates who formerly ran a harness shop in Coquille a week ago.

The Herald Arthur Long Roseby Chas. Adams Fifth Street Mr. Long Coquille

Mullix Eyed as North Bend State Representative Candidate

North Bend city attorney John G. Mullix is talked of as a potential state representative to replace Cal M. King. He is a seasoned, capable lawyer and serves as a director at First National Bank of North Bend. The fishing season opens on the 15th with all Coos County streams open and trout over six inches retainable.

John G. Mullix North Bend Cal M. King Mr. Mullen First National Bank of Coos County

Policeman Fatally Wounds Suspect in Keith Driveway Battle

In Keith, a gunfight between a policeman and a local negro ended with the officer mortally wounding the suspect after a confrontation in the driveway. The officer later received first aid from Mrs Keith and another relative in the basement of his home. Rev Hulet and family had visited in Kansas City last summer. The disturbance is part of a winter rising by colored residents in the city.

Chas Hulet Keith Rev Hulet Kansas City

Democrats file for precinct committeemen in Coos County

The list names democrats filing for precinct committeemen across Coos County including W J Howard Hauser Claude Noble Lalke J H McCloskey Nor way DeWitt Honig Helen M Billings Tom F Montgomery Jerry Simpson Henry Volntedt Robert Lee Medley W L Walker Ira E Wheeler A B Collier J W Laird Walter E Newbury T J Walker H B Donahey H W Mast Lee and others in North Bend Coquille Marshfield Fat Elk Eastside Willandslough and Enchanted Bridge areas.

Coos County W J Howard Hauser Claude Noble Lalkeside J H McCloskey Norway DeWitt Honig North Bend West Helen M. Billings Enchanted Tom F Montgomery Jerry Simpson Central Henry Volntedt Robert Lee Medley Coquille W. L. Walker Eastside North Ira E. Wheeler Willandslough A. B. Collier Cunningham J. W. Laird South Walter E. Newbury Fat Elk T. J Walker Southwest H. B. Donahey Marshfield H. W Mast Lee

Sea Gulls Wreak Eye Injury on Curry County Sheep

A report from Langlois notes sea gulls inland in Curry County, picking eyes from 35 lambs at the Guerin ranch in the past week. The coastal storm pushed gulls inland, affecting local flocks near Langlois where many sheep are raised. A new eating house opened at Chas. Adama’s early this week.

Lamba Curry County Guerin Ranch Langlois Chas. Adama

Myrtle Point Hosts Epworth League Convention for Youth

Myrtle Point invites residents to host Epworth League delegates for its regional convention April 18 to 15. About 209 youths from southwest Oregon towns are expected. volunteers are asked to aid with lodging and transportation, with Rev. Omer Idso coordinating.

Myrtle Point Epworth League Church of Tomorrow Omer Idso Methodist Church Oregon

Easter Egg Hunt Draws Arago Community

Many joined in an Easter Sunday event at the Arago Community church building. A morning program led to an egg hunt for children and adults, followed by a midday meal and afternoon diversions shared in fellowship.

Arago Varias

Myrtle Point salesman injures foot ligaments

Ernest Norris, a salesman for Dunham of Course in Myrtle Point, is hobbling on crutches after straining ligaments in his right foot yesterday morning.

Ernest Norris Dunham of Course Myrtle Point

Unsafe Johns Creek Bridge Impedes North Fork Travel

The bridge near the Laney Parrish home on the North Fork became unsafe when Johns Creek undermined one end. The BE. C. Barker car was the last to cross on Sunday and Dick Braden led a team of workers on the span since then.

Johns Creek Laney Parrish North Fork BE. C. Barker Dick Braden

Democrats in Coos County Plan Campaign at Marshfield

Sixteen members of the Democratic Party met Monday evening in the Chandler hotel Marshfield to plan the campaign. Three announced their candidacies for offices at the coming election. Nominations were made for precinct committeemen across the county. The group decided to run an active campaign for party members who have filed for offices.

Democratic Party Coos County Chandler Marshfield

Ship Ore to Smelter From Marial Mine Route Described

A large ore shipment from Marial in Curry county heads to San Francisco. Ore travels by horse to Agnes, down Rogue river on a government mail boat to Gold Beach, by stage to Marshfield, then ocean vessel to San Francisco. The run is a costly new experiment with ore valued up to 600 dollars per ton.

Marial Curry County San Francisco Agnes Rogue River Gold Beach Marshfield San Fran Eco

Bambon Chor Coming to Sacred Concert at Presbyterian

The Bambon choir plans a sacred concert at the Presbyterian church with about 52 members expected. Seventy five people have signed up to attend and will bring sandwiches for a post concert social in Schreeder hall. Local residents Mrs Henry Schroeder and Mrs George Dickinson invite guests to join in and sit in with the visitors.

Don Cne Schreeder Hall Henry Schroeder George Dickinson Bandon

License Plate Visibility Called War on Obscured Plates

State Traffic Officer C C Williams announces a campaign against unreadable license plates due to position or dirt. He says plates identify a registered vehicle and its number, and drivers with unreadable plates will be arrested and brought to court.

C. C. Williams Williams

Newberry Files for County Clerk Post in Democratic Primary

Walter Newberry a tax department clerk filed to run for county clerk on the Democratic ticket pledging business administration and no fear of favors.

Walter Newberry

Mill Opening Near War Front At Remote Site

Fragmentary report mentions Fetitie and Doud preparing to open a mill near the war area. No clear location or date provided. Further details are unclear due to the damaged text.

Morgan Files Declaration for District Attorney Candidacy

G Russell Morgan of Coquille has filed to run for district attorney on the Republican ticket. He has practiced law for years, is described as a competent young man, and is said to have a strong following in the area.

G. Russell Morgan Coquille Morgan Iman

Myrtle Pointers Wil Turn Out For First Practice

A meeting at the Dixie Queen confectionery drew 23 men to sign up for baseball practice next Sunday at the fair grounds. Practices start at 2 oclock with many expected. Myrtle Peter plans to field a strong team in the Cees county league this summer.

Dixie Queen Mex Fair Ground Myrtle Peter Cees County

Snow depth reported in Eden valley and surrounding mountains

A letter from G E Gibson of Dothan Oregon states Eden valley has about 50 inches of snow with five feet in adjacent mountains. He Warns Coquille river ranchers to watch for high water as warm rain or rapid warm spells could melt the snow and threaten low lands.

The Herald G. E. Gibson Dothan Oregon Eden Valley Mr. Gibson Coquille River

Power Company Budget Approved for Coos County

The Coss Bay Harbor reports Mountain States Power Co. official A. L. Margin has approval for a $110,000 budget to be spent in Coos County this year. The largest expense is rebuilding the Myrtle Point to Coquille line to carry higher voltage.

Coss Bay Harbor A. L. Margin Mountain States Power Co Coos County Myrtle Point Coquille

Rebekah Delegates Elected for Oregon Assembly

At a Monday meeting of the Rebekah lodge in Roseburg delegates to the Oregon state assembly were elected. Mrs. Folsher was chosen district deputy of the lodge.

Rebekah l Rebekah Oregon Roseburg

Cutler Out of Marines

Kenneth Cutler, a Myrtle Point youth, has just completed serving his term in the Marines and is returning home.

Cutler Kenneth Cutler Myrtle Point

Also Mentioned on This Page

Death Reaper P. W. Culver Lady Drad Portland Hospital E. J. Pereen Bec Ond Por Coos Fair Board MRS. Birch Leaves Hospital Green Flore Tusa Huating Epworth Leaguers of Democrats Bambon NWW Methediet Myrtle Point Choral Club John Tucker Mae Young Clarence Carrick Idso Turner MacDonald Johnnie Roberts Bob Johnson C. C. Hulet Clarence Church Carlton Brown Durward Drouliner Neil MacDonald Bert Handerson Sam Johnston Mra Mildred Russell T. L. Henness Elma Russell Carolyn Schhnelder Earl Cooley Velma Hamilton Anne Johnston John Felsher 8. C. McAllister Pearl Benson Ges Hamilton Carlton Brown Virginia Kelly Marjorie McCulloch Sweety Myrtle Wil Art Farrier Nid Kon Sebasedet Frank. Porter Kelly Gibson Powel Company
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