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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1938
Page
2
The article reports mixed expert views on the pace of recovery. Economists highlight higher prices, inventory reductions, and a renewed trend in stock markets as factors, with most predicting steady growth into spring while some remain undecided about strength and timing.
The economy displays cautious optimism with a steady stock market and improving lending terms. Week ending July 23 saw some lending issues at decade highs while turnover remained solid. steel shows unusual strength with renewed capacity usage up to 33 percent. Farm income is pegged at about 7.4 billion dollars, down modestly from 1937 and 1936 levels.
A dated recap traces items from August 13 1838 Aug 14 1968 and 1913 1918 1923 1998 editions. It lists social notes theater events baptisms marriages and local curiosities with names like Laura and Jula Braden Isaac Sakow and Miss Knox, plus mentions of bridge damage and public notices.
Messrs Frevett McKney and Durre visited the Percy rowey home Saturday and plan a two week return. Mrs Phoebe Has Sat hosted several friends during the week. Ernest Krewson, Me Fae Alford, and Mrs Anice Alder attended a grange meeting Saturday evening. Neida Koong and Tennitsa with Mr and Mrs Ha visited the church and week’s end events. Many neighbors, including Kirkendoll, Wilson, Lunard, and Robinson families, hosted guests and attended community activities through the weekend and into Monday.
The community chronicles a week of calls visits and family events in Marshfield and nearby towns. Residents including Betty Magill Lila and Dorothy Appleton and families in Myrtle Point Josser Wash and Central Point are mentioned along with threshing tasks and weekend gatherings at various homes.
Gravelford Mr and Mi Minor Mead and son Myron were Sunday dinner guests at the W J DeBoer home and spent the afternoon at the ball game. Barbara and Alfred Culbertson had their tonsils removed Monday of last week. Barbara Culbertson returned to the hospital again Saturday and was dismissed Monday. Joe Larson and Theron Keltne of Marshfield visited W J NeBver Saturday evening.
Local households in Myrtle Point and Coquille report Sunday visits and weekend guests. Attendees include Mr and Mrs 3 C McAlister, Mr and Mrs Floyd Jackson, Mr and Mrs Vernon Barklow, Mr and Mrs R E Doyle, and many others sharing picnics, drives to Roseburg and Empire, farm visits, and family reunions.
Maureen and Pamela were Sunday callers on the Aasen and Myers households and visited McAllieter near Mea ar in the evening. Mrs Marvin Shaw received a caller while Mr and Mrs Ward Evana visited Mr and Mrs Rey Wilson before ending the day.
Mrs Lee Engels and Ray and Maxine along with Mra Lorraine Kenison stayed with Mr and Mrs Q A Brown in Roseburg then attended a 7 30 breakfast at Ed Witmarths. Townsend club met in the legal community building with Frank Hooker elected vice president and committee chairs named.
Mrs John Ohman and many neighbors shared a dinner at the Sumerlin home honoring the Garretts who will move to Honolulu to teach. Sunday visits included Leatherman and Swarthard families in Coquille, Pioneer picnic attendees, and Charlie Hall Wendell Hall party at Bandon.
The record lists social visits over a weekend and weekdays. Attendees include Mra DeEtte Slingsby of Grenada California, Mr and Mrs A R Davenport, Ernest and Delos Haughton of Twin Oaks, Guy Porterfield of Tulelake, and Verne Lundy in Twin Oaks with Chris Nelson hosts. Also Fauline Strong visited Virginia Pearson in Myrtle Point.
The text lists numerous residents and guests visiting several households across communities including Aunpale Myrtle Point Powers and Co countries. Names mentioned include Lars Erickson Lilian Hicker Tony Munson Davie Knight Marjorie Reeves Hugh Hamilton Robin Hamilton Sue Hamilton and many others noted as visitors or hosts over the weekend.
Anne Watkins of Halls Creek has arrived home Monday after attending the Brethren conference in Rock Creek.
Indefinite stays discussed as Karl Watkins and Wilma Watkins of Portland visit the H Earnest Watkins home near Camp Myrtle. Lavaun Aasen returns from Rock Creek with her father Stephen Assen after attending a Brethren conference. Mrs Thena Werner of Broadbe spent the weekend with Mrs Eb Watkins.
Notice is given that Letters of Administration on the estate of Grant Grant Doney of Coos County Oregon have been issued to me by the County Court of said county.
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