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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1931

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North Bend Choir to be Heard Here at Methodist Church

North Bend Methodist choir hosts a cantata exchange with Presbyterian and Christian choirs next Sunday presenting Christ Victorious and other Easter selections at 7:30. Soloists and choristers listed include V M Arrington Mrs Fred Kruse Mrs A P Johnson Daisy Jenkins Gordon Morrin J Sutton and others under director Arrington with Miss Helen Steiner at piano.

North Bend Mra M_ Arrington Fred Kruse A. P Johnson Marlin Chappell Misa Hagel Smith Edna Hindertie Altos R. V Dunham Mias Daisy Jenkins Percy Peet C . Willams P D Smith N McDonald John Hinderlies Christ Victorious Mra Kruse Gethsemane Johnson Ryan Arrington Hinderlos

Musician pleasees audience at Clarke studio recital

Miss Esther Nelsen delighted a Clarke studio audience Friday evening with a polished recital. Observers noted her substantial practice and composure as she performed difficult numbers, while friends presented flowers and Rev E G Ranton offered violin selections that enhanced the event.

Esther Nelsen Clarke Studio Miss Nelsen E G Ranton

Royal Neighbors Rally At Myrtle Point

Twenty five Royal Neighbors from Myrtle Point attended a rally at the Royal Neighbors lodge in OowerR on Monday evening. Other county lodges joined with acts including a one act play and a Rainbow minuet praised as worth the trip. Refreshments and social time followed the program and meeting.

Myrtle Point Oowerr

How Times Change Memory Test Reveals Shifts in Daily Life

Myrtle Point subscriber notes rapid changes era by era. She recalls when appendicitis was rare, tonsil surgery uncommon, milk cost a quart, women asked about a plackethole gap, hired girls earned little, cotton stockings and high-buttoned shoes were normal, and shirts were pulled over the head.

Congress

Local Boy Scouts Win Trip to Frisco

Myrtle Point Troop No 13 wins the free summer trip to San Francisco after a Friday Myrtle Hotel meeting. Six scouts will go, with plans to add six more if funds allow, led by Elton Schroeder and Edwin Barker.

Ato Myrtle Hotel Boy Scout San Francisco Myrtle Point Troop 14 Coquille Marshfield Troop 18 Elton Schroeder Edwin Barker Myrtle Puvint Mullins Ned C Kelly Coos

Mining Men From South Sixes Optimistic About Rich Find

The Huebner family from South Sixes River visit Myrtle Point then Powers for supplies and to show a new 26 by 16 pole and shake home. W Van Wormer, San Francisco engineer, plans a meeting May 1 to tour Huebner properties as a mining company eyes takeover. Jefferson, partner of Bob Harrison, reports a large nugget found on Rusty Ridge with a pocket estimated near 2000 dollars.

Huebner South Sixes River Huebnern Myrtle Point Powers Wuebner van Wormer San Francisco Jefferson Bob Harrison Rusty Ndge

Ashland Bank Robbery Ends in Fatal Shootout

Robbers stormed the Ashland state bank on Monday taking a cashier G G Eubanks and book keeper Mrs Davis hostage before tying them. About $100 was taken. A confrontation with local residents left one bandit dead and another wounded. the getaway man fled into a canyon as police recovered the money from the deceased robber.

Ashland G. G Eubanks Mr Weren Post Office

Editor G E Hamilton Confined by Epidemic

Editor G E Hamilton remains home since Monday with the prevailing epidemic though not seriously ill. The Herald office staff cover duties this week as Endicott visits town from Salmon Mountain mining property.

E. Hamilton Herald Office Mose Endicott Salmon Mountain

Pomona Grange Meeting At McKinley Hall Draws Near100

Nearly 100 Pomona Grangers attended the quarterly meeting at McKinley grand hall representing eight of the fifteen granges in Coos and Curry counties. Reports show a 32 percent membership rise, with committees named to work on oleomargarine support, telephone rates probe, oyster shell use feasibility, and local garden product marketing within the county. Memories of the Civil War were shared, and Fairview was chosen as the next Pomona meeting site.

Pomona McKinley Grand Hall Coas Curry Coos Curry Counties Henry Gustafson Carlton Smith David Tosten W B 8Mullin E. G Ranton George Hampton Coos County Lyman Carrier Coquille W H Fearnley Myrtle Point W B Smulin Marshfield T Harrison Wedderburn George Jenkins Coos Bay Hiae H. C Jacobsen Catching Inlet Parkersburg Myrtle McKinley North Bayside Bridge Lower Rogue Fairview North Fork

Fair board meeting in Bandon discusses 4-H and Smth-Hughes plan

The Coos and Curry county fair board met in Bandon Tuesday evening to plan the fall fair at Myrtle Point. Attendees included E. Dement, F. Clausen, J. Pearce, P. Lund, W. Dement of Myrtle Point, Ro Lo Wagner of Port Orford, Bob Knox, W N Cumminga and Geo Jenkins of Coquille, Jeans Smith and O C Shindler of Bandon, and Albert Powers Jr. of Powers. Powers was elected to fill the vacancy left by Earl R. Cooley leaving for Salem.

Coos and Curry County

Grammar School Operetta on May 20 Directed by Miss Brosius

A complete production is assured for the grammar school operetta to be staged May 20. Under Miss Charlotte Brosius, the show follows kids Bitty Bob Peggy and Paul as they visit the Land of Dreams Come True meeting Mother Goose and other fairy tale figures before waking at the forest edge. The cast lists many young performers with Betty as the lead and a large group of playmates and pixies.

Charlotte Brosius Bitty Bob Peggy Paul Betty Mother Hubbard Jac Aldleen Osborne Frank Furman Joan Weekly Paul—Earl Osborn Mother Goose Maxine Dement Bo Peep Mary Frances Sullivan Jack Horner Benny Breuer Queen of Hearts Helen Breuer Blue Junior Evans Miss Muffet Evelyn Guthardt John Robert Riisberger Harriett

Father and Son Banquet Enjoyable Affair in Myrtle Point

More than sixty five guests attended a father and son banquet at the Myrtle Point high school auditorium, a first of its kind in town, organized by the Myrtle Point Future Farmers of America chapter. Speakers stressed modern farming skills, Ag programs, and the value of sales ability, with Miss Gertrude Sick commending the event with attractive tables and meals.

Myrtle Point Future Farmers of America Carey Bones F. PF. A Jency Smith-Hugues Gertrude Sick L. A Pearce L. P Nn Aulden Warner Myron Gilmore J E Gilmore Lester Porterfield J. B. Porterfield Robert Sturdivant, Jr Robi. Sturdivant, Sr Joe Mast Bob Mast Kenneth Leatherman Lloyd Leatherman Charles Leatherman Howard Redell Elmer Russell J H. Barklow S. Breuer Paul E. Fsreuer Carrey Bones Wallace B Dement Chass Harlocker James Cowley Ellis Southmayd FE. Southmayd Martin M. Schmidt Elton Schmidt W. H Fearnley Edgar Rickard Lyle Carver Elton A. Schroeder S E. Steinhoff H. F. Tedsen Fred Schmidt Bert Pearson Walter Felsher John Felsher Walter Gilkisop W. M Cunning Wm. Strong Denton Ellington C L. Church Lyle Barksow Ray Willson Elmer Ocheltree Robert Kroeger Ike Miller Donald Gilkison Roderick Hermann Basil Smith Lloyd Smith Dallas Hamilton J M Wagner Truman Wagner J Gearhart John Gearhart Geo. R. Pratt Monroe Pratt Chas. A. Pratt Biy Griggs Johnnie Carman Cc Carman H D Bones S. S. Reed A B Hermann Leslie Hermann Delos Hermann F G Hermann

Pot Luck Dinner At Verne Lundy Home

Last Friday evening several families gathered at the Verne Lundy home for a pot luck dinner and evening of pleasure. Besides the Lundys were Mr and Mrs L P Linn and family Mr and Mrs Clarene Church and baby the Leslie Trigg family the Marlin Evans family Mr and Mrs L Burtis Mr and Mrs Floyd Summers Rev and Mrs E G Ranton and family and Mr and Mrs C W Gano and daughter of Coquille.

Verne Lundy

Postmaster Emma Schneider Takes Vacation

Postmaster Emma O Schneider is on a well earned vacation from her duties. While at her post she goes beyond what is required by law and provides every accommodation to her patrons, earning the appreciation of many friends.

Emma O Schneider Miss Schneider Legion

Crowds Packed Schroeder Furniture Auction For Bargains

Large crowds gathered at Schroeder Furniture for a multi day auction sale. Mr Schroeder said he was not closing shop but needed cash, offering buyers a real bargain sale. All four days drew strong attendance and brisk bidding with goods moving quickly.

Fire chief sufers burns as West Myrtle Point woodshed blaze

Firemen answered a 1230 call to the R. D. Kring ranch where a woodshed and garage burned. The fire destroyed the upper half of the structure and its furniture. Fire Chief E. J. Schneider sustained burns to both hands from falling embers while directing hose work. The Dans Miller family lived on the premises and had no insurance on the building.

R. D. Kring Myrtle Point Dan Miller E. J Schneider

State Extends Time to File Tax Return

Salem Obe April 14 UP A general extension of time for filing state income tax returns was granted until June 15 announced by John Carkin and other members of the state tax commission Personal income tax remains the same form as passed by the 1929 legislature and approved by voters in last November's election Tax on interest and dividends is not taxable under the personal income tax law if taxed under the intangibles act The commission will issue return forms if no referendum is sought within 80 days The intangibles act may be administered with the personal income tax to reduce cost and confusion Exemptions are 2600 married or head of family 1500 single and 400 dependents The tax rates start at 1 percent and rise to 5 percent for income over 4000 A liberal estimate of collections is 1 000 000 given current conditions

Salem, Obe John Carkin Fee State Tax Commission Carkin Carkins Commission

Cees County Spelling Contest Hints For Next Year

Lena Nash of the Cees River Scheel received the silver cup at Cees county’s first spelling event. A large crowd attended as principals urged a spelling contest for next year. The program featured numbers by the Point Girl Glee club, sections by the Cees River Girls’ Glee club, and orations by local students from North Bend to Coquille.

Cees County Pia Scheel Sinnevnele Point Girl Glee Club Bernine Wagiver Helen Reed Anna Gibeon Belle Reed Belle Reed,’ ‘Jean Harrison, Eloise Keller, Isles Lemon, Clarice Shejten Hazel Shrader Scene Wien Kathryn Hamilton Ovitiog Morrison North Bend Tris Rosenblad Bandon Bunker Hill Cor Er Bertha Wilson Evelyn Sa Helen Erickson Ruth Prizer Edna Berg Isabelle Dobbyn Dora Harris Frances Bruman Thelma Elsie Erickson Irene Edwards Etta Norris Lucille Tr Nellie Sneed Paula Lindblad Wikoff Miss Sumerlin Roderic Barklow Myrtle Point Betty Brady Coquille Ocal River River

Sucker bait warns against Las Vegas real estate scams

A warning piece decries mail solicitations selling Las Vegas Nevada city lots tied to the Boulder dam project. It alleges real estate sharks push inflated population figures to defraud investors, urging the public to heed federal cautions and protect savings from worthless deeds.

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