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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1944

Page

4

Marriage News From Marshfield and Local Notices

A marriage at the Marshfield home of Mrs. Pee Male Simmons tied to aviation man William Fredericks of Buffalo New York. The bride wore white satin with blue accents and carried gladioli. Guests included Rev Gilbert H Newland and relatives. Also notes from St Ann’s Altar Society and Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid meetings with various hostesses and attendees.

Gwendolyn Sue Gayie A. Bush Gilbert H. Newland Vesta Soper Norway Fredericks Maershfield Frederike Coes Bay

Early Settlers Visit Myrtle Point Recall Marshfield Move

Mr and Mrs Charles A Carver of Vancouver Washington vacationing on the Bay visited Myrtle Point on Monday for the first time. He recalled living in Marshfield from 1889 to 1894 and noted the family was drawn there by Chamber of Commerce literature. They described rough roads and wagon travel earlier days and mentioned coastal shipping options between Portland San Francisco and Marshfield.

Charles A. Carver Vancouver Wash Myrtle Point Carver Marshfield Chamber of Commerce Portland Roseburg Looking Glass Dora San Francisco Argo Arcata California Washington Coast Guard

Buying a Farm in Western Oregon guidance on labor use

Oregon State College expert E Potter notes farms should provide full employment via family labor and modern methods. If a farm cannot offer a full living it should be abandoned promptly. He warns investment may range from about 10 000 to just over 20 000 in studied cases. Public notice lists sale of log scale books at Herald office.

E. Potter Division of Agricultural Economics Oregon State College Oregon

Truman Nominat ion Affects Democratic Ticket And Platform

Ralph Moore argues Truman’s vice presidential nomination bolster s the Democratic ticket while condemning New Deal opposition. He questions presidential viability, cites labor union support, and criticizes party control over convention planks and platform shaping.

Harry Truman Truman Wallace

Local residents host gatherings and move to new homes across area

A string of social visits and relocations are noted as Mrs Pear Case and Jonald of Marshfield hosted guests at the Williams residence, Mr and Mrs Bowers moved to a Sandy Creek home, and multiple families from North Bend Coquille and Hem River areas visited, hosted parties, and enjoyed a group picnic with swimming.

Pear Case Jonald Marshfield Dehmw Appleton Deltwoodoo Harry Coquille Olon Williams I Bo England Mic Chas Bowers North Hend Sandy Creek Fouk Place Phillip Parnard Amas Valley England R S Chris Salem Eddie

Widby Brother in Frisco Sales Boss Leaves Oregon

Jack Widby a former Myrtle Point resident and Fuller Brush Co salesman in charge of the San Francisco office for 18 years swore in for the Herald this week. Since leaving here about May he was married with one son named Craig. His brother Arthur now lives in Oregon.

Jack Widby Myrtle Point Fuller Brush Co San Francieco Herald Thay Ave & Si Craig Arthur Gremic Wether Bik Tea Arisons Loman

Things Ain't the Same No More

A war era note from a mother to her sailor son and grandchildren, reflecting home front chores and longing for normalcy as families await the end of hostilities. The piece mentions a star in the window and a photo, plus relatives visiting from Portland Sweet Home and San Diego. Also brief mention that animal losses from forest fires have halved in the past decade.

Sam Earl Roush Lavarre Ramey Farragut Idaho Ing Mies Gilda Dietz Portland Kenneth Dietz Sweet Home Mr and Mrs. Lloyd Diets San Diego Calif

Visiting Relatives Arrive From Missouri and Oregon

Miss Sarah Bingham sister of I G Bingham and Mrs Donald Bingham daughter-in-law of the Binghams both of Eugene Oregon visit the Bingham home this week. Miss Irene Sippy of St Louis Missouri sister of Mrs Binghams also visiting this week.

Sarah Bingham I G Bingham Donald Bingham the Binghams Eugene Irene Sippy St Louis Binghams Bingham

Powers (Continued from page three) Visiters from Oregon City

Mrs Mary Gilbert and daughter Katherine of Oregon City are visiting town. Mrs Joseph Boutin and children Joey and Jimmy have returned from a visit.

Mary Gilbert Katherine Oregon City Joseph Boutin Joey Jimmy

Local residents and visitors spend time with kin across Oregon

Mrs Kenneth Waters and family in San Francisco are noted alongside visits by Mrs George Laingera to Coquille and Mrs Jess Jones with niece Patty Whalen of Sweet Home. Mary Farber’s daughters in Lebanon and Coquile hosted relatives while George Dwyer and son Albert drove in from a weekend trip.

Kenneth Waters San Francisco George Laingera Coquille Jess Jones Patty Whalen Sweet Home Lucille Maxson Bandon Friends Milas Dolores Hannon Patty George Dwyer Lebanon James Brady Coquile

Local 4 H Camp Nurse And Servicemen Ties Mentioned

Modell Bryant of Coquille returns Monday. Mrs Ethel Littler, ex Pow ers school nurse and now Coon county public health worker, served as nurse for a 4 H camp near Bridge last week. Her son Jack serves in the South Pacific and Don is stationed in northern Alabama.

Modell Bryant Mm Coquille Ethel Littler Powers Coon County Public Health Wares Bridge Jack South Pacific Don Alabama

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Altar Society Ann's Altar Society Clifford Wilson J. McKeown Jim Brady W. J. Mineau 8. M. Kelly Father Kelly Holy Name Altar Society of John Arnold Frank Young Gus Mutagus C. HH. Platt Reuben Roupp W 0. Wisslead P McDonald Katherine Arnold M. Stover J . van Winkle R C. Brown Florence Wilson Theo Haberly Lucille Wilson Ladies’ Aid T G Sumerlin Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Verne Lundy Entertain Club Chifford Bartles Glen Olsen Bartles Clarence Strong Lyle Carver Ray Robinson Herold Esser Elton Aasen E. Hutchinson Aasen Mrs. Osser Aeb Val Gusan Talarte Tms al. Kel A Frank Cipra Shangri-La Farma Herald Office Coos County Fair Ralph Moore Chil Vv Mrs. I. B. England Vialis Parenta Aleutians Gilda Dietz Lloyd Dietz Gua Dieta Janet Barker Shirlene Barker Springfield, Ore Barbara Beebe Arthur Jones Emma Hermann Adleri Adlerika Sempert Don Lee Lowell Thomas Standard of California U.S Nurse Corps Oregon Nursing Council For War Service Stevens Building Portland, Ore Semperts E. C. Barker Parmar Farr & Elwood CO Christian Science Monitor Terushelul The Monitor Christian Science Publishing Society One Norway Street Boston Massachusetts Nasne Tutu Beauty Shop Fifth Street Ae A PTA Safeway Edwards Tang Cudahy’s Tibbetts Mac Vroni Mojor Golden West Coffee Boz Pkgs Hills Bros Chase & Sanborn Ib Bag Ve Inton Porter Phg Beverly Julia Lee Wright Balad Dreans BYKC Cigarett Bs Curzon Oof Corned Heef Hanh Libby No Vienna Saue Libby Kellogwy Weanon Oj Prince Albert Tobacco George Washington Gravenstein Apples Santa Rosas Elbertas Utah Bellae Blue Mountain Rand Pat Ptts Ib. le Raloo Jars Bay Omymer REG Jar Trarchy Reg Ay Lida NuMade Fresh Mayonnaise Hoagy’s Hoagy Carmichael Harry Evans Family Circle Station KOOS
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