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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
6
The page records a string of social visits and hosted guests across towns including Broadbent, Sheridan, McKinley, Myrtle Point, and Coquille. Names such as Mrs. Julia Parrish, Mrs. Frank Zumwalt, Elder A A Baker, and Mrs. M T Aasen appear among many others with weekend stays, dinners, and callers noted in a typical small-town society update.
Mrs Ralph Whitaker hosted the Book Review Club with Mrs H H Thomas and others reviewing Land Below the Wind by Ames Newton Kerth. Candy sale planned at Schroeder's Furniture Store April 27. RNA Silver Tea and Presbyterian Aid events noted. neighbors surprise Mrs Carlile on her birthday with a bake coffee and prizes.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs F O Clinton and Mrs Anna J Nfison from Coquille and nearby areas. They describe survivors including children and siblings, memorial services, and burial locations with references to relatives and dates in 1915 era spelling and phrasing.
A county club hosts a Sunday tournament attracting a large crowd of fans and players. The event featured notable performances including Joe Masts in a long distance dive. Mast had not previously played in the event.
An MP resident from Portland enlists in the army. The record notes his service details and discharge status, indicating assignment to a unit and a future post in Ham tor field. The entry reflects typical mid century military processing and character evaluation.
The report mentions voices in a gorge and a dance of two humans found under a maple near a canyon. It notes Goldbug founders Kentucky Bildl and Sixes Bob, with Bildl long deceased and Sixes Bob active in mining at Ben ran creek near Idleylde. Births announced at Maath hospital on April 25 1940 and April 24 1940, detailing weights and parents.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a new supervisor and exchange, with stray phrases about a camp and possible conflict. Reading is incomplete and many words are garbled, making a clear report difficult.
Walt Disney presents Pinocchio the first animated feature since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The magical Technicolor screening arrives at the Hiland Theatre for Saturday Sunday and Monday amid high praise for its beloved plot and characters.
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