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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
5
A compilation of federal and state timber sale notices lists units in multiple townships and ranges with species such as red and yellow fir, Port Orford cedar, hemlock, larch, and sugar pine. Minimum prices per M, sale dates, bidding rules, and payment terms are specified along with notices of final proof and land-office actions.
County Court of Oregon orders sale of Lot 7 Block 15 Extension Myrtle Point for delinquent taxes. Auction set for August 15 1936 at 10 am at Coquille Courthouse with minimum bid $3001.10, cash or 20 percent down. rest financed up to ten years at 6 percent interest.
Public auction set for August 2, 1936 at 10 AM in Roseburg Oregon to sell timber on listed lands. Bids from US citizens or qualified US entities. minimum prices per M set for yellow and red fir red cedar and hemlock. Removal required within 10 years. Western land subdivision details and sectiones listed.
The notice lists sale prices per thousand feet for Port Orford cedar yellow fir red fir red cedar and hemlock across multiple townships and sections. Minimums include 88 cents per M for Port Orford cedar 4 dollars per M for dead Port Orford cedar and 200 dollars per M for second growth red fir with various other rates and none sold below set minima. Signed by Commissioner Fred W Johnsco.
Oregon foreclosure decree from June 28 1836 directs sale of real property in Coos County to satisfy 2035 04 plus 6 interest and 20000 attorney fees and 1240 costs. sale at courthouse door Coquille Oregon on August 8 1936 at 10 am, cash, subject to court confirmation. Sheriff WM F Howell signs.
Notice records the appointment of Mabel Alice Eggers as administratrix of Jennie G Luttrell deceased and sets six month claim deadlines. It also reports Don ald Gibbs of Broadbent Oregon filing for final three year proof on land described in SEYSE Section 19 Township 12 S Range 12 W Willamette Meridian, with witnesses listed.
Twin Oaks residents Mr and Mrs Verne Balkema and Mr and Mrs Lewis Balkema of Reedsport called on Floyd Reed last Thursday afternoon. Chester Willson accompanied by Mrs Willson visited A F Willson of Coquille the previous weekend. Myrtle Point’s Frank Porter hosted Mr and Mrs Bartlett and family members including Gene Phillip and Bickford Bartlett with Alberta and Jerrene Davenport and Amy also part of the gatherings.
A long list of local families and visitors shared picnics and meals across Davenport, Port Orford, and nearby towns. Names include Marie Donald Billy Davenport Frank Larsen Linda Davenport Gustave Ternaben John Felsher Roy Shull Oliver Harzee McNair Warner family, Elton Aasen Srene Dornath, Carol Christensen Tom Henry, Navy personnel, Chris Nelson, Donald Sturdivan Allegany, J W Hall Belle Fourche Eugene, Ferris Lundy Verne Lundy, Robert Richards Sumner, Cape Arago, Herbert Haughton Kenneth Allegany, Violet Moore Thelma Phyllis Davenport families at Catching Creek and Myrtle Point.
Sitkum residents report a week of family visits and community activity. Mrs C M Wilson improves after illness while Mrs Lester Mayse visited relatives in Astoria and returned by train to Roseburg. The Mortie Leaf club met at Mrs Elmer Wilson's home to plan future programs as members shared refreshments.
Community members travel between Coquille Roseburg and Myrtle Point for visits and hosting. Families including the Jenkins Hicks Baker Oerding Wagner Krewson Benham Laird and Durrell share dinners camp with friends and plan Homemakers' events and church services while scouting homes in Coos County.
West Norway residents and guests attended church dinners and social gatherings across Myrtle Point, Bandon, Coquille, and Sunset Beach. People seen included Mrs J W Bever, Belva, Mr and Mrs R B Goldner, Harold, Laffertys, Robert Kings, Merle Randieman, Ed Myers family, Luther Myers, Fred Vetter, Henry Edgman, Janice Lafferty, Roy Robison, Stanley Halter, Jack Bigelow, Ellen Nasburg, and Mitty Smith with various visits, meals, and haying help noted.
Remote Mr and Mrs Ellis Lucia of Watsonville visited C H Lucia. Ten ladies planned a bonfire party at Mrs J B Ragland's home. Mrs Minty Myers of Langiels visits Mrs C H Luels and others for a visit with Mr Moore’s daughter. Family four generations gather in Bender with Ovid Bryant. Mrs James Duffy and muse be ia were Coquille visitors Tuesday.
OCALS Bridge Calers Myrtle and Virginia Beckett of Bridge visit Roy Brown in Marshfield. Marshfield callers Leslie Barklew visit with the Sumer family. Weekend campers R L Tucker and Burr Monrad camp on Pistol River. Washington visitors Mrs R H Lemon and Stella Marie travel to Seattle to see her sister. Lily Dement visits Coquille sister Mrs C Strang.
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