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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1933

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Senior Class Presents Three One Act Comedies

The Union High School senior class stages three comedies on Friday May 6 titled Not Quite Such a Goose We inies for Wednesday and A Wedding Cast includes Albert Bell Sylvia Doll Dolores Belloni and others Admission is low tickets go on sale April 21 from cast members and directors Miss Alice Alverdov and Miss Grace Mary Linn.

Union High School Albert Bell Albert Mrs Jielt Fllen Munroe Cecil Barker Sylvia Doll June Baker Philip Fick Robert Steete Hazel Henderson Dolores Belloni Waiites Mr Foster Herbert Strong Mre Foster Marian Foster Janet Martin Jock Foster James Crowley Madame Destinell Joanne Parrott Boblynn Hoover Cec Barker Leonard Shelton Alice Billie Lund Miss Grayson Selma Joti Grayson Kenneth Button Mrs Tisdale Joanne Perrott Alice Alverdov Grace Mary Linn

Preschool Clinic Health Club Aims For County Wide Work

The Coos County Health association met at Mrs P W Laird's home on Roseburg road to discuss the county wide clinic program for children entering school in the fall. Leaders from Portland and Coos County spoke on the clinic's benefits and the literature available to local health associations. Community chairmen were appointed to organize efforts across Coos County and a luncheon in Marshfield honored key contributors.

Coos Mos Dunbar Conn Eyaq Billmeyer Mra Flood Opeda Marshfield Albert H Powera, Jr Powers Sadie Orr Dunbar Mary Billmeyer S. W Nicholson North Bend Woman's Club P W Laird Marguerite Laird Myrtle Point W Lundy Rood Coos River E. ¥. Lucas Bandon R. A. Wernick Coquille A. B. Peacock Alice Douglas North

West Point Chief Poeut Kol Mimeon Buckner Officer

A garbled OCR passage notes West Point contacts involving Colonel Buckner and Lieutenant Colonel Buckner Sara Daetoher in connection with the Army War College and a long tenure in Washington. The text references Kentucky ties and a senior executive officer role.

Mimeon O Kuckner Kentucky Army War College Omy Unitef States Aubury Academy West Cecrbiet Buckner Sara Daetoher Washington

Driver Injured In Auto Accident Enroute To Ash Street

A Coquille area crash at noon Friday left Clay Button with a head wound and a cracked rib after his Star convertible skidded about 1000 feet and hit a bank. An observing motorist saw him lose consciousness after the turn toward Norway schoolhouse. Button was treated at Mast Hospital and released home later that afternoon. the car was too badly damaged to repair.

Coquille Clay Button Norway Schoolhouw Parerment Button Mast Hospital Om Ashtreet

Visitors Feted Carter Family on Spring Vacation

Mr and Mrs Shirley Carter of McMinnville visited Myrtle Point, staying with friends and relatives. Carter Jr. will graduate in June from Centralia College with a business administration program. The trip continued with dinners and all day visits on Johns Creek before heading toward Glendale via the east highway and Smith River canyon road.

Shirley Carter McMinnville Myrtle Point Vacaïen G Sumertin Younn Carter Cintiela College Carters Tucefay Raleigh Greene Johns Creek Miro Elbert Schroeder Glendale East Smith River Anven Road Car J W Carlson Glen

Relief Work Fair at Myrtle Point City Hall Opens

Lawrence Rochioff of the Oregon State Relief Committee announces applications for general relief work and a new forest project. Forest jobs are limited to single men aged 18 to 25 with dependents. others may register. Applications should be filed promptly.

Lawrence Rochioff Oregon State Relief Committee Myrtle Point Rackleff

Grangers Enjoy Varied Program

Myrtle Grange met Tuesday night at 3ebroeder hon and enjoyed a splendid program. Miss Jeanne Perrott gave the reading she prepared for the declamatory contest and judging from the presentation she should win. Herman Nelson played two numbers on his steel guitar and a group from Norway staged a clever pantomime.

Myrtle Grange Jeanne Perrott Herman Nelson Norway

County Dentists To Meet Tonight

The Southwestern Oregon District Dental Society holds a dinner meeting in Coquille at the Coquille Hotel at 6 30 tonight. Dr. L L Sumerlin will attend from Myrtle Point.

Southwestern Oregon District Dental Society Coquille Coquille Hotel L. L. Sumerlin Myrtle Point

Vancouver Pastor Plans Visit Amid City Engagements

A Vancouver pastor outlines travel and visit plans stating he will meet friends and relatives during a two week period. No further verifiable details are clear due to fragmented text.

Last Day To Apply For Crop Loan April 24

The article reminds farmers to apply for Crop Production Loan Office funds by April 24 to ensure timely processing. Applications for loans from $25 to $300 must be mailed by April 25 to Minneapolis, with final review by the county committee in Coquille and local offices providing forms and assistance.

H. T Pankey Coquills Wang Minneapolis United States Department of Agriculture Pankey

Chamber Endorses Community Day Plans Discussed

At a Monday chamber meeting in Marshfield George Chan expressed disappointment and a lively session followed. Elmer Russell urged attention to lumbering trade and packaging, while Lions Club Community Day and a Flower Show with the Lions were outlined. Henry Schroeder described Garden Club efforts to support the show for April 29.

George Chan Marshfield Chamber of Cemwee Jesse Clinton Elmer Russell Fie County Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Chamber Commerce Henry Schroeder Garden Club Lions Com

Illness Strikes Local Resident Williams After Severe Heart Attack

W W Williams, residing near the depot, is critically ill with heart trouble and age related complications. He suffered a very severe heart attack Monday night and had not fully rallied at press time.

W W Williams

Pioneer Day Observed By Woman's Club Monday

The seventh annual Pioneer Day will be held Monday April 24 in the Presbyterian church parlors. Committee members Mrs Henry Schroeder and Mrs W E Lewellen oversee prizes for oldest man oldest woman and longest married couple. Draws for remaining prizes and refreshments will follow with Mrs Frank Hazelwood as committee chair.

Presbyterian Church Henry Schroeder W E. Lewellen Thoee Prac All Pioneers Mra Frank Hazelwood

Eight Months Term Talked For Schools

County high school boards meeting in Coquille discussed shortening the school year to eight months. Delegations from North Bend Lakeside Marshfield Riverton Bandon Bridge Myrtle Point Powers Broadbent and Coquille attended. The Smith Hughes course was highlighted as essential to Myrtle Point.

Ralph Moore Bandon Coquille North Bend Lakeside Marshfield Riverton Bridge Myrtle Point Powers Broadbent Milne Smith-Hughes Paul Breuer Fred True L. P. Linn Floyd Pers Mabel Barklow

Lions to Discuss Community Day Event Tonight

A Lions Club meeting at 6 30 tonight at the Jack and Jill Surpriser will cover the Community Day program plans. The event aims to boost district unity and local business with afternoon and evening entertainment, a dance, prize drawings, and free tickets from merchants.

Myrtle Point

Garden Club Announces Flower Show For April 29

The Myrtle Point Garden Club schedules a flower show for Saturday April 29 open to nonmembers. Entries cover tulips anemones wild and garden flowers with ribbons for first and second prizes. Judges will be from out of town. exhibitors must supply their own containers and arrangements. The show aims to feature wild flowers and local blooms. For details contact president Henry Schroeder and committee members Mrs C E Huling Mrs E V Ostrander and Mrs Launcelot La Flamme. The club also plans a meeting next Tuesday at Schroeder home with program chair Charles Rackleff.

Garden Club the Herald E. V Ostrander Launcelot la Flamme Myrtle Point Garden Club Henry Schroeder Charles Rackleff

Oregon Driver License Fees to Double After June

Oregon motorists face a fee hike, with licenses rising to one dollar after June 9. Renewals before June 8 save money and avoid rush. A new law requires all pre July 1931 licenses to expire September 1 and renew every two years, affecting about 400 000 drivers. Secretary Hal E Hoss urges obtaining an exam schedule and Motorist's Manual from the Herald or his office.

Leenses Brice Hal E. Hoss Oregon Oregon Motorist Hoss Herald

Mrs Catharine Strong in Serious Condition at 88

Mrs Catharine Strong of Railroad avenue is in very serious condition this week with heart trouble and complications. At age 88 she faces natural-age complications and was very low at press time.

Mra Catharine Strong Railroad Avenue

North Fork Home Razed By Fire

A six room two story house near Myrtle Point on Gravelford road belonging to Bill Stevens was burned Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Stevens were away in Coquille at seven o'clock. At nine o'clock L Bingham and wife saw the flames and alerted Myrtle Point Fire Department but the house was destroyed. The blaze did not reach the garage and drove no further across the road. Stevens had beauty vector equipment in the home at the time. Insurance with

Myrtle Point Gravelford Bill Stevens Stevens Coquille L. Bingham

Wed at Roseburg Bride Adelia Gudmundson Weds Harold Crawford

A simple ceremony in Roseburg Saturday, Judge Hamilton officiated as Adelia Gudmundson and Harold Crawford united in marriage. Both reside in North Bend. Crawford manages relief work there and they plan to live in North Bend.

Adelia Gudmundson Harold Crawford Roseburg Hamilton Douglas County North Bend J. H Myers Myrtle Point Tenn Robison Arago Walter Rhule Roesburg Rhule Crawford

Postmistress For Gaylord Named In Anticipation Of Lease Expiration

The Gaylord post office will move as the Leonard L Strong property lease ends. Ida Medlock resigned last November and Mrs Leslie Strong sought renewal but failed. On Tuesday Washington appointed Lucy Palmer as postmistress. She plans a new building near the Garrison Hayes ranch across from the schoolhouse and will take over May 1 with local men to start construction.

Leonard L. Strong Gaylord Ida Medlock Leslie Strong Lucy Palmer Washington, D. C Ofer Is Presen Garrison Hayes Ranch

Letter From Cousin Describes Customs In Japan

Miss Melba Myers receives 17 day letters from Delmar Brown of Santa Ana California teaching at Kanazawa University Japan. Brown, a Stanford graduate, reports a paid salary with rent for a furnished house and a salaried cook and stenographer. He mentions an anticipated five weeks vacation.

Melba Myers Myrtle Point Delmar Brown Santa Ana California Kanazawa Japan Brown Stanford University

Myrtle Point City Council Names New Officials

Myrtle Point city council approves Ralph D. Kring as mayor and Pete W. Culver as chief deputy, with Wallace B. Dement named city attorney. The council also confirms earlier appointments, approves minor license matters, and redirec­t theater license fees after a busy session.

Myrtle Point Ralph D. Kring Joan Kring Wayer Pete W. Culver Myrtle Print Pete Culver Mayee Joe Laird Wallace B. Dement Wise R. Harrison Mast Paisee G. A. Siesgisen Lawrence Rackleff Sion Council Wes Eeuccil

Railroad Culvert Work Aims at City Underpass Plan

Southern Pacific Railroad plans culvert installation under city streets as officials seek to enable drainage and prevent flooding. The project involves municipal coordination and potential traffic adjustments during construction.

Southern Pacific Railroad Company

Retirements, finances, and quirky 32 talk in a small town

The country editor cites 30 years of newspaper work and a $100,000 nest egg, aided by a $90,906 uncle inheritance, while locals joke about the number 32 in jokes, gadgets, and weather. Other musings touch on fishing plans, dental woes, and odd observations from daily life.

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