Myrtle Point City Council Accepts Longtime Member's Resignation
The Myrtle Point city council met with Mayor Jesse Clinton and eight members present. Samuel Breuer resigned after many years on the council, and the body expressed sorrow at his departure. A resolution noted the relief from civic duties may aid his health. The WPA city hall project was approved, and work on streets and sidewalks will begin Friday May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Jesse Clinton
E O Sempert
Sehriefe
William Carney Marlin Evans
M J Morrison
Samuel Breuer
Practice Meet At Jocal High School On Friday
A practice track meet will be held Friday afternoon at Jocal High School with eighth graders on Eighth Grade Day. A large turnout is expected as students prepare for the fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jocal High School
Community family gathering at Evernden home hosts guests from multiple towns
Mrs Milton Colvin Anna Buddy and Howard visited the Charles Warner home as hosts for a weekend gathering. Dozens joined from Myrtle Point Coquille Bridge and North Bend to share meals, gifts, and a luncheon after a day of social visits and get well wishes amid a busy schedule of minor domestic hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Colvin
Anna Lea
Buddy
Howard
George Shults
Local Salem Happenings and Visits Recorded
Sam Johnston returns from Salem after a back injury exam with a prognosis of two years to full recovery. Salem notes report visitors including Mrs Frank Zumwalt Mrs Chinton Hawoth and Mrs Mary Brewster. Oregon health travel and church meeting plans mark the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Sam Johnston
Salem Wiere
State Industrial Accident Commission
Johnston
Frank Zumwalt
Chinton Hawoth
Mary Brewster
May Stedabaugh
Verna Miller
J L Rey Will Comaus
Willis
Scholl
Washington
Ray
Local visitors and social calls dot week in Coos River area
Numerous residents from Bangor Coquille Myrtle Point and surrounding towns visited family and friends across the region. Highlights include Port Orford fishing trip by Cox McNair and Wests. timber and cordwood hauling between Coquille Ro J West and Lois Shindell. social dinners with Wood Fosburg and West families. and various calls by Elbert West James Wood J E Wood and other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fi. Yoo Ily
Bangor
D A Wi
M. Wu
Elbert West
Ro Jo West
William Miler
Ruth End James
Coos River
Leo Gallagher
Thomas Lanson
R B Dement
Viva
Elsi Wood
Cox
Fred McNair
Port Orford
C V .Mushnell
E Lo Barklow
Dorla
Robert
James Wood
Dick West
Johnnie
George Casey
Fred Lafferty
E R Whitney
Dennis Donahue
Coquille
West
Donahue O
Power Company Cuts Rates Across Residential and Commercial Tariffs
N G Wallace announces Mountain States Power company files new residential tariff to take effect with May meter readings in the Couns Bay division and a new commercial light tariff for June readings The residential rate cut saves 23000 annually while commercial bills drop 9009 bringing total annual savings to customers 32000 The filing notes a 16000 reduction in the commercial schedule at year end and similar reductions announced for the Tillamook and Willamette districts as part of a system-wide move to ease costs for users across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N G Wallace
Mountain States Power Company
Couns Bay
Tllamook
Willamette
Vuperater
Bald Hill Community Notes and Local Visiting
Bald Hill area residents visit friends and relatives across nearby towns. Among those mentioned are Lyman Rackteff and family from Myrtle Point at the John Lusk home, Jack Mast and family from Coquille at Frank McNair, and numerous calls to the A B Crawford home. The eighth grade graduation for Bald Hill School is set for Gravelford on Monday evening May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Rackteff
Myrtle Point
John Lusk
Jack Mast
Coquille
Frank McNair
Carlos Wells
Jean
Marshield
A B Crawford
John Fusk
Josephine Shellhammer
Minnette Bell
Marshfield
Paul Burke
Olympia Wash
William Shellhammer
Bald Hill
Gravelford
Brietenbacher
Irvin
Tenmule
Sreen Sowedeg Wall
Frink Air Home
Edward Huntley
Sam Martin
IOOF Anniversary Open House Planned With Rebekah Joins
The local IOOF lodge plans an open house next Wednesday April 26 to celebrate its birthday anniversary. The Rebekah Order will join the festivities featuring music games and a potluck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
IOOF
Rebekah Order
West Norway Guests and Local Callers Mentioned
The entry records a series of social visits to Mr and Mrs E J Myers and Mrs Amelia Lafferty. Guests include Mr and Mrs John Myers of Myr Ne Point, Mr and Mrs Frank Lane, Mr and Mrs Ralph Myers, Johnnie and Martha of Broadbent, Mr and Mrs For Myes, Turner MacDonald of Port Orford, Mrs George Hampton, Mrs Everett Lafferty, Mayre Lee, and Howard of Port Orford, with multiple weekend calls and overnights noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myers
Myr Ne Point
E J Myers
Frank Lane
Ralph Myers
Johnnie and
Martha
Broadbent
Stanley Halter
Wayne Woodward
Arago
Myes M
Mra Turner MacDonald
Port Orford
Amelia Lafferty
George Hampton
Everett Lafferty
Mayre Lee
Howard
Brewer party honors Eleanor birthday in Myrtle Point
West Myrtle Point Mr and Mrs Paul Brewer hosted a dinner Monday for their daughter Eleanor's birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fillis Butwn of Myrtle Point Benny Daniels, Mary Bennett, Helen and Rennie Breuer, Mr and Mrs Paul Brewer, and Mrs Mary Bennett. Accompanied by Mr and Mrs Rob Schand, the group moved to Upper Rogue River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brewer
Eleanor
Mra Fillis
Myrtle Point
Benny Daniels
Mary Bennett
Helen
Rennie Breuer Mo
Mra Rob Schand
Upper ‘Ous River
Hansen Family News and Local Visitors Gather in Coquille
McKinley Archie Hansen left Saturday for Vancouver Washington to enter the navy. Bartley and Violet Carrillo of Coquille were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Hansen. Mrs Frank Carrillo of Coquille was a weekend guest at the William Frame home. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hansen drove to Coquille Sunday to attend the movie. Vern Hansen and Miss Nell Jackson were Monday evening callers in Coquille where they attended the show. Mr and Mrs Tom Hayes of Powers and Mr and Mrs Lyle Beyers of this community were Sunday callers on Mr and Mrs R H Lawhorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Por + Waterman
Lloyd Evernden
Perty Waterman Jr
Oliver
Albert Rice
Evernden
Delos Appleton
Dorothy
Marie
Geoge Issac
Harland Evernden
Leonard Evernden
Violet
Larry
Ernest Jr
James Porter
Coquille Hospital
Frank Crafton
E E Evernden
Mes Danvs
Erma Wise
Lyle Hardman
Lila
Mary Ellen
Evelyn
Perry Waterman
Halond Evernden
Jaomea Jewett
Myrtle
Henry Robinette
Margaret Hare
Cord
Lois Shindell
Warner of
Powers
Viva
Donald Wood
Earind Marvin Cox
J E Wood
Shinden
Alma Olson
Joyce
Marshheld
Seymour Fosburg
J la Rema
Misses Vivo
Elsie Wood
Elbert West
Fred McNair
Coquille
Betty
Keith
James Bushnell
Lewis Shindell
Myrtle Point
L. A. Evernden
Erma Segsworth
Archie Hansen
Henry Hansen
Vancouver Wash
Navy
Bartley
Violet Carrillo
Frank Carrillo
William Frame
Kenneth Hansen
R. H. Lawhorn
Cups County Music Festival in Coquille Saturday
The fifth Cups County Music Festival will be at 1:30 pm Saturday in the Coquille High gym. About 700 pupils from Coquille, North Bend, Myrtle Point, Sitkum, and Englewood will perform in four ensembles plus solos and a skit. The event features two trumpeters from the Coquille High band and a full program of songs, marches, and choruses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille High School
Clare Gray
Tenmy Martin
Eugene Mead
Jack Newton
Jack Carroll
Martha E Mulkey
Coos County
Anita Pageler
Coquille
Alice Lafferty
Sitkum
Umbrella Man
Oregon
Law
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
T B
Haberly Durward Crusmer
L Church
Raleigh Greene
Kentucky
Mus
Anta Pageter
Marie Mitchell
North Be
Helen Blodget
Poksbaare Ent
Norway Community Notes and School Program Update
Sunday visits from Mr and Mrs E F Brodie and others highlight social ties in Norway while Roy Robison remains unable to work after an old injury. The school literary society marked Pan American Day with student performances and class visits, as students return after illness and a Birchfield field of oats is shown on the sandtable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A R Bennett
Coos River
Westwood Calif
Sam Bettencourt
John
Coquille
Clarence Miller
Simon
Everett Jackson
Ralph Clinton
Gravelford
Myrtle Point
Mra Mulkey
Gades
Mra Barton
Lois Conlee
Raymond, Yvonne
Mavis Sneed
Bandon
Beverly McLarrin
NYA Opens Registration for Local Youth Trade Workers
Needy youths aged 18 to 24 with metal work mechanical, drafting, clerical or stenographic experience are asked to write to Earl I fice NYA Area supervisor at city hall Medford before May 1 to register with the National Youth Administration. Citizenship affidavits required. acceptance limited to residents of Jackson Josephina Klamath and Lake counties who are US citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ifice
NYA
City Hall
Medford
National Youth Administration
Curry Douglas
Jackson
Josephina Klamath
Lake Counties
United States
Hoff mans Fall Fractures Ankle While Working Around Chicken Coup
Mrs E F Hoffman fell five to six feet Friday evening injuring her left ankle. She was taken to Mast Hospital where initial signs suggested torn ligaments but Monday X rays showed a fractured ankle. Mrs Florence Guerin aids at the Hoffman home as she will be unable to do housework for two to three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra E F Hoffman
Mast Hospital
Mra
Florence Guerin
Hoffman
Mra Hoffman
East Dora community notes and church time change
East Dora residents report weekend visits and social calls across Myrtle Point Catching Creek and Remote Dale. The East Dora church and Sunday school adjust schedules with Sunday school at 10 am and church at 11 am. many locals visit relatives and attend gatherings in Coquille Marshfield Sitkum and Gravelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E L Bales
B Howe
Sylvia
Myrtle Point
E O Marster
Catching Creek
Lorraine Noyes
Bonnie Payton
Dale Livingston
Fairview
E L. Bales
Waldport
Rev Bales
Laura Bales
Bales
E O
East Dore
East Dora
R B Howe
Charlotte
L C. Oberman
Myrna
Marilyn
Melvyn
O W Oberman
Elwin Alford
Sitkum
Coquilie
W L Miller
Vesta
Evelyn
Gerald
Ann
Marshfield
M. C Miller
T. Eastones
Ted Muller
Howe
LC Oberman
Merilyn
Ed Grove
la Wayne
John Roberts
Charlee Oberman
Bidders Sought By Board For School Routes 1939 40
The Non High School Board of Conns county invites bids for bus routes for the 1939 40 school year. Routes listed include Allegany to Coos River Catching Inlet Eastside to Coos River Sumner to Ross Inlet Eastside to Marshfield Delmar to Marshfield Hauser to North Bend Haynes-Larson to North Bend Seven Devils to Bandon Bear Creek to Pandan Fairview Valley View to Coquille Fat Elk Roy to Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conns County
Allegany
Coos River
Catching Inlet
Sumner
Ross Inlet
Eastside
Marshfield
Delmar
Hauser
North Bend
Haynes-Larson
Seven Devils
Bandon Bear Creek
Pandan Fairview
Valley View
Coquille
Fat Elk-Roy
Former Coos Man Here From North
Mr and Mrs Paul Schuttpelz and children of Ketchikan Alaska and Miss Edna Bates of Coquille visited Mr and Mrs Reginald Menegat of Arago Sunday. Schuttpelz a former Coos county resident is now the government s turthouse keeper of Tree Point Alaska. He and his family are spending their vacation in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Schuttpelz
Ketchikan
Alaska
Edna Bates
Coquille
Reginald Menegat
Arago
Sunday Schuttpelz
Coos County
Tree Point
Oregon
Picnic honors Clinton family as they prepare to leave for Idaho
Lee Laird and Walter Schroede families from the area joined 49 guests at George Clinton's Shore Acres home for a picnic Sunday in honor of Mrs Clinton's son Clarence John and family who plan to move to Idaho. Dr. R. L. Clinton of Salem arrived late, spending the night with his parents before returning to work. Mr and Mrs T J Weekly dined with Mr and Mrs W Henry Hervey on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Laird
Norway
Walter Schroede
Shore Acres
Empire
George Clinton
Clinton
Clarence Johnson
Idaho
R. L. Clinton
Salem
T J
W. Henry Hervey
Townsend Club Elects Delegate to National Convention
The Townsend club elected M. R Lee as voting delegate for the national convention in Indianapolis June 22 to 35 with H. M. MacLean as alternate. Members voted to move to the grange hall April 21 and held social events to fund the delegate. Four new members joined and visitor W W Tilghman of Coquille attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
M. R Lee
Indianapolis
H. M. MacLean
Round Church
Grange Hall
Bridge
Cherie Mae Hartwell
Bridge School
W W Tilghman
Coquille
4-H Achievement Day Display at Myrtle Point Junior High
The annual 4-H achievement display featuring project work from all groups will be held in the Myrtle Point Junior High gym from 1 to 4 30 pm and 7 to 9 pm for those unable to attend afternoon sessions. The cooking group girls directed by Mrs Earl Adams will serve tea to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Earl Adams
Interchurch Meet Is Held Monday
A monthly church fellowship event was held Monday at a local church. Organizers report a peaceful gathering with members from several congregations attending and planning future interchurch activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interchurch Meet
Local Community Club Elects New Officers in Oregon Meeting
The Friday evening session at the community club, led by Mrs. Leslie Oden, elected new officers: President Mrs. D. D Sutphin, Vice President Mrs. B England, Secretary Miss Elva Cribbins, Treasurer Curtis Beckham. Other agendas include May program chairs Elva Cribbins and Maude Jennings, and entertainment plans by Mesdames England and Barrett Zinn to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oden
L B. England
Mise
England
James Smith
Delos Appleton
Dorothy
Marle
Ovid Bryant
Bridge
Leslie Oden
Frank Rountree
Jack
Jimmie
Elva Cribbins
C M Lancaster
Bandon
Ivan Cribbins
Myrtle Point
Richard Oden
Coquille
Della Lucia
Harvey Potter
Ardell
Dora Gearhart Returns Home After Winter in Phoenix
Dora Miss Hazel Gearhart returned to her home Friday after spending the winter in Phoenix Arizona. Local residents Mr and Mrs Louw Laird Rosalie Arden and Mrs Belle Shepherd of Brewster Valley visited Harold Shepherd Sunday. Mrs A J Mayse attended Mrs Lange's funeral in Myrtle Point last Thursday. Itella Crosby of Gravelford was a Friday overnight guest of Wilda Shepherd. Mrs J Gearhart spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs R M Minard. Mr and Mrs Harvey Osbon were Sunday dinner guests of Ezra Watson. Wilda attended high school corday in Point. Mrs A J Mayse and Eule attended a stork shower Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Gearhart
Phoenix
Ariz
Louw Laird
Rosalie
Arden
Belle Shepherd
Brewster Valley
Harold Shepherd
A J Mayse
Mra Lange
Myrtle Point
Itella Crosby
Gravelford
Wilda Shepherd
J . Gearhart
R. M. Minard
Harvey Osbon
Methodist Ladies Aid Meet In Stormy Afternoon
The Methodist Ladies Aid held a quilting session with Mrs Ed Carter as hostess. They planned a rally to be held Thursday April 17 for all county aid societies. Junior League will meet Friday evening at 7 0 clock in the church basement with a potluck dinner. Fifteen guests attended a gathering at the Ralph Kring home hosted by Mrs G L McKay and Mrs Kring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Methodist Ladies Aid
Ed Carter
Atteda Souayen
Ralph Kring
G. L. McKay
Mrs. Kring
Ald
Myrtle Point High School Rackets Donated for Borrowers
LP Linn principal of Myrtle Point High School announced four new tennis rackets donated by citizens. Rackets may be obtained at the Myrtle News Stand and are expected to be returned in good condition after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LP Linn
Myrtle Point High School
Myrtle News
Community Activities and Social Guests in Myrtle Point Area
Mrs Walter Van Orden and Mrs John Felsher attended an ANA meeting in Myrtle Point Monday evening. A quilting party hosted by Mrs W R Davenport lasted all day Thursday with a potluck at noon for numerous local residents. Visits included Annie McNair with George Haermann and Victor Johnson’s Marshfield visit, plus many casual calls and dinners among Myrtle Point, Broadbent, Norway, Roseburg, and Arago communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter van Orden
Myrtle Point
John Felsher
W R. Davenport
Erne Lundy
Chris Nelson
Chester Willson
Lloyd Davenport
Albert Davenport
Jerrene
Joan
A. R. Davenport
P F (Allie) Bartlett
Herbert Haughton
Elton Schmidt
Norway
Elton Aasen
Arleen
Annie McNair
George Haermann
Local Social and School News From Myrtle Point Area
Community dances hosted by local couples as well as Sunday church events are reported. The eighth grade toured the Myrtle Point Herald office and Culver area with student names noted. Volleyball letters were awarded to several girls and special letters to three boys and to the first team members including Donald Knight and Harold Wallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Brownedési
Bridge Rr
Turner
Port Orford
A. O
X. J. Walker
Helen Whitaker
Myrtle Point
China
Ted Lund
Leis
Eastside
Thomas Alspaugh
Thomas, Jr
Marchfield
Dwight Culver
Myrtle Point Herald Office
Culver
Florence Johnson
Wilda Becskett
Mary Lou Culver
Betty Medics
Vivienne Lake
Hemselves
Miss Hartwell
Wilda Beckett
Betty Lynn Culver
Madelyn Bussard
Ginia Lee
Lillian Holmes
Lonella Wells
Benita Wise
Bidiean
Roger Leclere
Yvendil Christian
Howard Setmar
Arthur Wise
Gene Wells
Milden
Donald Knight
Sagt
B Christan
Harold Wallen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bancroft
Seerary
Charles Warner
Warner
Milly
Ellen
Koch
Elmer Magdl
Alice John Koch
Cattery
Lyle Hardiman
Melites
Ilaughter Jean of
Alvin McIntee
Elmer Sargent
Arve Sargent
Mie Wit
Otian
Jesse Clitin
Mrs Lawrence
Tian
May
Mro
Stanley Protlips
Emla
Ora
Kenneth Smith
Mire
Lang Portland
G W Zert
Portland
A L. Powre
Leslie Barklow
David
Sumerlin
Mic Neen
James Whitaker
Eugene
Westminster V House
Woman's Missionary Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Louis Rowt
Edun
Oregon State
Hoot
Asw Whitaker
Spokane
H E Whitaker
Margaret Saunders
Renton
Ward
Frank Young
Mary Jean McAllister
Ann Watkins
Halla Creek
Meter
Bay
James
Christian Endeavor
Zella Mae Moon
Berniece Gillespie
Kathryn Sumerlin
Donald Endicott
John Kusba
Forrest Moon
Bridge Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ
Power Company
West Norway
West Myrtle Point
Coos
Lee
Ivan
Methediet
Dora
Twin Oaks
Annie M McNair
Virginia
Victor Johnson
Marshfielt
Minnie Robbing
Everett Robbing
Roseburg
Pauline Strong
Pearson
Vernon Trigg
Delos Hermann
Betty Joan
Strong
O. A. Weed
Eloise
Patricia
Ronald
Lealie Strong
Reed
Minnie Smith
Nacom Robison
Glenade
Pioneer
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