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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1933

Page

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Ventilation topic draws 65 Coos County firemen in Bandon

Coos County Firemen’s Association met at Bandon fire department with 65 members. Chief speakers included L A Loomis North Bend and Henry Lecocq former Marshfield chief, discussing methods and benefits of ventilation in firefighting.

Coos United States Edward Boatright Portland Fire College Civil Service Charles Chuck) Tawler Salem Oregon Tavinr Randon Captain Roberge Division of the Coast Guard Bandon Hughes Frank Young Earl Fite Milton Craven Myrtle Point Co Quille

Golfing News Nout Sundrys at West rut golf inks

A handicap tournament will be held among players from Coquille Upper Coquille Valley and Bandon with Jim Jenkins counted as acquitter after Coquille’s request. Partners and opponents will be drawn at 10:30 Sunday morning. I D Feisheim shot 73 to win low medal and net. E F Rice 86 was second in both. Otto Brewer won the consolation prize. Women’s low net tie between Mrs E E Rice and Mrs T Roselle at 80, Rice winning the draw. 25 players joined. Westmont links improvements by Randan Golf Corp including land clearance and hillside conversion.

Nout Sundrys Westrut Golf Inks Bandon Coquille Coquille Valley Jim Jenkins Parkersburg Charles F Atwood I. D Feisheim E FE Rice Otto Brewer E E Rice T Roselle Mr. Rice Westmont Links Randon Golf Corporation

Powers Store Closes After Two Weeks of Market Decline

The Hub dig road stme of Powers closed its doors last week after an extensive sale of commodities had been in effect for two weeks. This marks the passing of one of Powers oldest and most successful places of business.

Powers

Girl seriously injured in accidental shotgun discharge

Ire Northrup 17 year old daughter Walter Northrup of Catching creek was struck in the left arm when a shotgun discharged while a chicken incident led to the weapon. She was treated at Mast hospital for a fractured arm and other injuries.

Ire Northrup Walter Northrup Catching Creek George Hott Northrup Mast

Easter Window Show at Safeway Store Delights Shoppers

Safeway Store presents an Easter themed window display with foliage nests eggs and white Alaskan checkered giant rabbits with pink accents. The artistic setup attracts attention and favorable comments from passersby.

Christy Holm Safeway Tother Eis

Relief Registration Drives Under Way in State Aid Plan

State relief effort issues new registration forms and instructions. Aid cards must be presented and filled completely to receive relief. Deserving applicants must re register within the next few days with Lawrence Roackleff as noted in official notices.

Ate Aids Askwe Lawrence Roackleff

Man Injured in Horse Incident Slips Toward Coma

Mister Hoffman remains in a coma after weeks of treatment following a horse kicking incident that fractured his skull. A slight earlier improvement gave way to renewed hemorrhaging, alarming relatives. Doctors warned that another spinal puncture might be needed to relieve brain pressure if condition does not improve.

Senior High Edth Grade Presents A Little Clodhopper

The eighth grade selects a three act drama A Little Clodhopper as their commencement exercise on Wednesday May 17 at the senior high school auditorium. Leading roles include Bob Bellon Lloyd Marx Robert Hunter Emery Jerrone Surags Greta McClellan Bernice Wagner Beatrice Renick.

Bob Bellon Lloye Marx Robert Thunter Emery Jerrone Surags Greta McClellan Bernice Wagner Beatrice Renick

Guests Arrive From Marahfield For Mrs Albee’s Spruce Street Visit

Thursday Mrs James Albee of Spruce Street hosted guests including Mr and Mrs John Haagensen and Miss Minette all of Marahfield. The gathering drew several familiar acquaintances from the region.

John Haagensen Miss Minette Marahfield James Albee Spruce Atreet

Myrtle Grange Meeting Set For Tuesday

A fragmented notice indicates Myrtle Grange plans a meeting on Tuesday. Details are unreadable in the OCR text but imply a gathering with members and possibly a schedule or topics to be discussed.

Myrtle Grange

Speaking Contest To Be Held Here

Myrtle Point hosts the Coos county high school speaking contest in the high school auditorium on Friday April 23 at night. The public is invited with no charge. Two contestants represent each large high school. Boys speak extemporaneously and girls present. Local reps are Joanne Perrott and Luther Barker. Past winners engraved on silver cups include Verna Knight Robert Clarke and Humphry Lane. Professor W A Dahlberg of the University of Oregon will judge and provide a critic's report.

Goming Myrtle Point Coos County Joanne Perrott Luther Barker Verna Knight Robert Clarke Humphry Lane W A. Dahlberg Speech Department University of Oregon

Amanda Deborah Hollenbeak 78 dies in Dora after stroke

Dora Pioneer Mrs Amanda Deborah Hollenbeak 78 died at home in Dora at 5 30 p m Monday April 10 after a long stroke related illness. Born Missouri September 27 1883 she came to the United States at age 11. Surviving include six daughters and one son with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral held at Coquille Christian church with interment at Fairview cemetery.

Amanda Deborah Hollehbeak Dora Mra O ' Bunch Coos County Mra. Hollenbeak Missouri Willamette Valley California Stephen B. Hollenbeak Coquille Christian Church William Snavely Portland John Sanders Coquille John Darling Powers Oscar Bunch E. Willard Sacamento R. C. Davis James Hollenbeak McCloud Caifornia Nancy Neely Fairview W C. Benham Christian Church A. Gray Verner Magill Bridge Otto Magill Coos River Nelbert Willard Sacramento Stephen Epps Gordon Eppa Gale Bunch

Art teacher Miss Lucile Mint dies in Topeka at eighty

Miss Lucile A. Mint, art teacher and former operator of a free art school in Myrtle Point, died in Topeka Kansas on March 27 while visiting old friends. She remained active in her art through her eighties.

Inez Lusk Lucile A. Mint Topeka Kansas Miss Mint Myrtle Point

Pony Giveaway Auction At Poquille Held Saturday

A public sale at the Poquille community building on Saturday April 15 begins at 10 30 a m Col Goodnight serves as auctioneer. Attendees receive a coupon for a free chance to win a pony plus other items including horses cows chickens and farm implements will be sold.

Poquille Col. Goodnight

Helen Preferred high school senior play at Bridge auditorium

Bridge high school will present Helen Preferred a three act comedy in the auditorium Friday April 14 at eight o clock. The cast includes Sadie Lana played by Donna Knight and George Gay by Ralph Scarborough with others such as Peter Latham Ovid Bryant and Helen White Graxine Holmes. Tickets are sold at local stores and by students with door sales available.

the Herald Helen Bridge High School Bridge Sadie Lana Donna Knight Ardemore George Gay Ralph Scarborough Peter Latham Ovid Bryant Helen White Graxine Holmes Albert Jones Elbert Weigmann Sue Erma Jennings Ned Lane Warren Cribbins Harlocker’s Fearnley’s Drug Myrtle Point Murphy's Carver's Remote Marion Koch Irene Rockard Doris England

Pioneer Day meeting of Woman's club announced

The next meeting of the Woman's club marks the annual Pioneer Day to be held at the city hall on Monday afternoon April 24. All pioneers of the section are urged to attend.

Woman's Club City Hall

Convention Set for Royal Neighbors of America in Powers

The official date for the annual county convention of the Royal Neighbors of America is July 34 and will be held in Powers.

The Royal Neighbors of America Powers

Blizzard Hits Eden Ridge Halts Bridge Work

A real blizzard swept Eden Ridge on Friday and Saturday delaying section crews from bridge repairs on the hill. Snow drifts reach levels with cab windows while hills show deep accumulations and hail flurries marked unusually cold days.

Eden Ridge

Fishing Season Opens Saturday in Coos County

The fishing season begins Saturday April 15 with anglers preparing gear for the opener. New fishing limit laws do not specify trout size. all caught fish may be kept and counted toward the angler's catch. Coos County streams are described as in good condition and favorable for opening day sport.

Nimrods Coos County

Warrant Transfers Complicates Coos County Payments

County treasurer Stauff reports state demand of 34561.38 due by June 1 1933 for first half taxes and notes ongoing litigation blocks all warrants. State taxes hold preferred status over school taxes and delinquency incurs penalties including possible loss of office. If sales tax passes, second half payment may be avoided.

Staul Coos County Peld Oregon Stauff Herald

Myrtle Painter Reports Beaverton Wedding of Mrs Jeffeson

Mrs Elvina Hoerster of Beaverton Oregon married £ J Jeffeson a Beaverton area farmer. Daughter of W H Carlile and granddaughter of Mrs Jane Gurney born near Myrtle Point. Jeffeson is a prominent Washington County farmer and many friends wish the couple happiness.

W. H. Carlile Elvina Hoerster Beaverton Oregon Jeffeson Bacona W. H. Cerlile Jane Gurney Myrtle Tainteerey Myrtle Point School Jeffesen Washington County Myrtle Point

Fair Board Sets Tentative Dates for County Fair

The executive board of the Cops and Curry County Fair association met at Jerry's place in Bandon Tuesday night with L. H Pearce, P O Lund, W T Dement, Ellis Dement, E. L. Claus en, Albert Powers, Jon Larsen of Marshfield, Henry Kern of North Bend, and Ray McNair of Bandon present. They reviewed routine business and awaited word from the racing commission to set this year's fair dates.

The Cops and Curry County Fair Association Jerry’s Place Bandon L. H Pearce P O. Lund T Dement Ellis Dement E. L. Clausen Albert Powers Jon Larsen Marshield Henry Kern North Bend Ray McNair Racing Commission

Grade School Contests in Coquille Saturday

The county spelling and declamation contest will be held at the high school in Coquille on Saturday, April 42, sponsored by the Grade School Principals Association of Coos County. Myrtle Point delegates include Danny Ortman, Carol Hoover, Myrtle Endicott, Royce Latham, Pauline Kollar, and Robert Emery. junior high entrant is Beryle Williams with "Waffles and His Dog."

Coquille

Chan to Speak Before C of C at Myrtle Point Meeting

George Chan, a Stafford university graduate who recently returned from the Orient, will address the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce at Hamm's Cafe. He will speak on The Far East Situation during the regular meeting starting at 6:30.

George Chan Stafford University Orient Myrtle Point

Garden Club Plans Spring Show and City Clean Up Tie In

Garden Club members discussed spring flower show set for the last Saturday in April and a city beautiful contest to be organized with the city’s cleanup. President Henry Schroeder presented plans. Miss Marguerite Saird read an educational piece titled Quality Gardening.

Henry Schroeder Elmer Russell Tom Sumerlin Myrtle Point Wranglers Marguerite Aalrd Schroeder Agsir

Figures in Fire Ends in Damaged Home

Mrs Ella Guerin learned Wednesday that her daughter Jean visiting relatives in San Anselmo California informed of a blaze at the Keller family dwelling they occupied briefly. The fire started in the back part of the house from an overheated stove and rapidly consumed the roof and upstairs ceilings before being checked. Dr and Mrs Kelker Miss Jane Guerin and Miss Agnes Gearhart escaped with only two empty bunks saved while the rest of their belongings suffered water and plaster damage.

Ella Guerin Jean Siser G D. “Emer San Anselmo California Keller Kelker Jane “Uerin Agnes Gearhart

Christian Endeavor Basketball Games Scheduled for April 15

The Christian Endeavor groups from Myrtle Point plan two games against the Camden team on Saturday April 15 at 7 30 p m in the junior high school gymnasium. A small admission fee will be charged.

Christian Endeavor Myrtle Point Cristian Endeavor Amden

Jack And Jill Opens Monday April Details

A fragment notes Jack and Jill opens on a Monday in April. The item mentions a management team including Mrs Archie Poskoell and others, with unclear roles and dates.

Jack and Jill Jack Posal Wat

Community Day Promotion Seeks Local Support

Jay and local residents plan a Saturday event to boost interest in a community day. Activities include an exhibition baseball game and garden show with prizes and encouragement to spend locally and support neighbors.

Jay Myrtle Point Garden

Around Town and The Nit Wit Mischief and Circus Chatter

Local notes describe porch view of Spruce street happenings and circus parades seen via spyglasses. Myrtle Point residents discuss seasonal displays, window decor and a proposed advertisement for a camel and the elephant in a lighthearted town feature.

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Golfing News Ee Gabby Gertie Einstein John L. Vanderalice Princeton University Albert Einstein Princeton New Institute For Advanced Study Vanderslice Oswald Veblen Kinstuln Hanes Dora Pioneer Eden, Ridge Myrtle Painter Joseph C., O'Mahoney Cheyenne Wryo Eeton, Mans Garden Club C. E Grange Council Coquille “Range LA Ae Jroentacea Seay Spruce Street W. E. Lundy Angle Verge Melba Myers Desert Ruist (Nee Forrest Geleg Santa Claus Peterson Orlan
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