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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
1
A county court this week addressed a set of complaints leading docket items. Officials urged orderly conduct as cases proceeded, with attorneys presenting initial arguments and defendants awaiting further scheduling.
The petition of Mrs. Leslie O. Tichenor of North Bend for relief was denied this week. Mrs. Tichenor, 61, lives with her husband, 44, who is employed.
Barnes collected 150 this week from the cash emergency fund to cover damages sustained in a ferry accident.
The county court appointed J. Loy Blacer county roadmaster C. H Bunch and G. Davin as a board of viewers to lay out a county road known as North Lake Road starting from North Lake avenue in Lakeside and running 36660 feet in a north east direction.
The court this week canceled the July 24 order in the May Elliott case after finding the earlier ruling duplicated. Local court officials indicated no further action is planned in the matter.
The docket lists Bud C Brearns's marriage dissolution request against Ruth Herndon with custody and child support sought for Mary Louise. Ruth petitions in part for a decree and costs. Kémenda Dendajewski seeks divorce from Lewtka Dendajewski on cruelty grounds. Jane F Williamson seeks divorce from George C Williamson and restoration of her maiden name. State Land Board seeks foreclosure of a mortgage with K K Marcy and others involved.
William Goodnight, 36, was committed to the county jail Sunday by Justice C E Maybee of North Bend to be held for the grand jury. His bail was set at $ Isaac Storm, 19, was committed to the county jail Monday by the justice court at Bandon for operating a car without a license. He was fined $5 and costs. Mrs Alice Perrott began a week's vacation Friday, August 3. Mrs Pleece is taking care of her duties in her absence.
John J Girard of Marshfield wed Frances Wilson of the bay city in a Saturday ceremony conducted by Dr. Robertson. Peter Marsden and Hazel Boyd, both of Marshfield, obtained a license to wed last Wednesday. Hilbert A Sweet and Edda Louther of North Bend married last Thursday by Rev Ira J Marstera. Louis Lund of Gaylord and Dorothy Lou Hamilton of Broadbent united in marriage Friday via Winfield and Smith. Edwin Walfred Finell of Marshfield and Mary Zorich of North Bend pursued marriage this Saturday.
C W Noble and William Radick of Marshfield filed this week to operate Bil's Place an assumed business name for a beer parlor and card room in Marshfield.
The estate of Frank Welser is being probated. FE M Shriver Hans Nelson and George Sorenson of North Bend were appointed appraisers. Joe Dan of Orth Bend is sole heir and named executor. Estate appraised at 900 real and 4500 personal, totaling 4000.
Thomas Sturdivant and W R North filed a placer location claim of 20 acres in the Johnson Creek mining district to be known as Granite Center. The same week they filed a quarto location claim in the same district to be known as Big Joe.
Bertha Andruss filed a petition this week asking the county take care of Grace Andruss age 11 and her sister Nancy age 7. Their mother is Maxine Jones.
A farewell event was hosted at the Dean home with Rebekah lodge trios in attendance. Relatives and friends gathered for a social time at Hedge Hall after the gathering, signaling a time of departure and well wishes for Mrs Dean and her husband.
Members of the C E group met for an evening program followed by a 6 30 dinner and swimming in the Was baths. Attendees included Mrs H E Rudolph Washington DC Galt Lawson Camas Valley Melvin Bunch Heh MacLean Nor way Russell Denent Broadbent Lundy Twin Oaks Eleanor Brewer Charles Redeland West Myrtle Point Mary Schroeder Mrs F M Kenyon Delitri Robert Marianna Steele Thames Lemon Robert Belloni Jer cene Burgers Killen Dale Fish and Alden Barklow all from Myrtle Point. The next meeting was set for Schroeder cabin Maple Glen Brewster Valley Sunday August 19.
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Coquille held a house warming for members and families at the new George Bryant cabin in Bandon on Monday night. Guests picnicked and spent the evening there.
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce held an outdoor meeting Monday at E. C. Barkers cabin Goofus Nest. Twenty five members and guests attended with Wallace Dements remarks on his recent trip through the past as a highlight. A letter from W A Sawyer was read and several guests spoke including Rev RC Young and R H Lawhorne the McKinley candidate for county commissioner.
Officers and teachers of the Presbyterian Sunday school will meet with Mr and Mrs. T G Summerlin at their Fourth Street home this evening. Regular meetings are held monthly at members' homes.
Six Coos county boys returned Sunday from Camp Hurlburt Vancouver Washington where the county held the basketball championship team. The group included Thomas L Ostrander L C Barger Edward Jorsss Bancroft R B Collier Toquille Stewart C Endicott and K Noble from Marshfield.
At the regular meeting the library board reviewed July activities. Books read by adults numbered 662, children 188, and state library books 188. Ten magazines loaned, new cards applied for, money received in rentals totaled 180 dollars and fines on overdue books collected 229 dollars.
O. K. Mattoon of Coquille wrecked his car Sunday on the Myrtle Point Arago road near A. M. Christensen’s place. The sedan broke a rag gear and overturned, injuring Mattoon and his two children.
Miss Caroline De Vault, once a local girl, marries Augustus North of Gana in a Wheely ceremony. She left Myrtle Point 16 years ago for Oakland where she trained as a nurse. North, a regular army sergeant, now resides with the couple at 2060 Union Street San Francisco.
Safeway managers and crews met at the local store Tuesday evening for one of their regular pep meetings. Attendees include A. W. Denney and Roseburg crews, Dave Ellis and Roseburg, George Huett and North Bend, George Wilson and Marshfield, Steve Stevens and Coquille, district manager H. E. Rogers and Mrs. Rogers, H. E. Christy, John Hunt, and Howard Redel. danach to H. B. Christy home for a hinch.
The Oregon state game department reports major improvements at the Bandon hatchery and Eugene game bird propagation plant. The work includes new concrete trout ponds replacing dirt facilities and a $6,200 upgrade at Bandon with federal labor and materials support, plus $17,000 for Eugene brooders and pens. Total program expenditures are estimated around $175,000 with about 30 percent funded by the state game fund, aiming to boost fish and game supply for anglers and shooters.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. Verne Lundy’s home in Twin Wednesday August 15. Miss Emma Eider and Mrs. Cora Steele with Mrs. Lundy Carsi leave from Schroeder's furniture store at 2 o'clock. All members who can bring their autos are asked to attend.
The first annual joint all day picnic of the Coos and Curry county Veterans of Foreign Wars posts will be held in Bandon City Park. Sam Gerlmont of Myrtle Point will serve as general chairman with committee chairs from Coquille Marshfield Roseburg and Gold Beach. Ex veterans and families invited for games kangaroo court free ice cream and coffee. Department commander Byran H. Conley of Salem will be principal speaker.
Mrs Walter Barklow of West Norway Robert Lundy of Twin Oaks Mr and Mrs R L Tucker and Ellen and Burr Monrad of Myrtle Point returned Monday night from Dlahe where they had stayed with Mr and Mrs E J Schneider former Myrtle Point residents. Barklow hiked to Rogue valley from China Flat with daughters Genevieve and Iris July 29. They visited Raymond Barklow and Schneider family. Tucker was a 10 day house guest at Schneider. Monrad couple crossed Friday morning and Mrs Tucker rode up the river by mail boat Saturday. An all night dance Saturday at the Illabe hotel drew over eight guests.
A California tourist spotted flames from the chimney at the L. P. Trigg home in Norway and alerted occupants, helping extinguish a blaze before it gained headway or caused serious damage. The fire started from a chimney spark but was contained with minimal impact on the residence.
At a regular meeting the high school board decided to open school Monday September 3. Routine business matters were also considered.
The Cons County Dairymen's Association will meet at the Gravelford community hall next Thursday night at 8 p.m. Every dairyman should attend and is urged to join the organization.
Ideal weather drew about 460 people to Sunday’s farmers picnic in the Tedeen grove at Norway. Notable speakers and entertainers preceded games that afternoon, with Gravelford beating Norway 8 to 6 and Lee defeating Cone River 10 to 2.
Miss Georgianna Johnson of Marshfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Johnson Sr of Seattle Washington was married to Raymond Manuel at Episcopal church in Marshfield at two oclock Saturday afternoon Rev W E Couperting Maquille cousin of the bride was maid of honor and Harvey Vaughan Jr brother of the groom was best man. After the ceremony the couple left for Beattie and upon returning will reside in Coquille where the bride serves as deputy county clerk and the groom works for a real estate firm.
North Bend league schedules a clash with Tow a team next Saturday featuring tournament players Marguerite Sundrup Clair Booth William Gurney Milton Desete and others. Myrtle Point enhances its clay court through work by William Gurney and Harold Draper as plans grow for a town team to face the Bay region later in summer. North Bend players listed include G Morris R Jenkins R Nies and L Dunlap with girls D Keeling D Jenkins M Dunlap and L Rennert.
Miss Lilah Luttrell of Bridge was elected to teach at Pleasant Hill school next term. She graduated from Bridge high school and Southern Oregon Normal school at Ashland.
Mrs. E. O. Sempert and her sister Miss Helen O'Brien of Portland and niece Miss Louise Greenley of Spokane have been visiting at the Sempert home. They left Wednesday for Portland where Mrs. Sempert will visit Miss O'Brien and Mrs. Catherine Greenley in Spokane. She plans to return to Portland through Walla Walla.
Fragmentary statement mentions free checks and lights, but missing key details such as who offers the service, location, and eligibility. May refer to a public safety or consumer program encouraging free inspections without charge.
Miss Adeline Paughter wed Mr. J. O. Farmer at the T. B. MacDonald West Morway on Saturday noon. The ceremony was officiated by T. B. MacDonald with a wedding supper at the Farmer home in Bridge. The couple reside in Bridge and were greeted by friends there.
A Wednesday evening social program by M. E. Aid Entertainment included performances by Mae Moon Zella Mae Moon Julia Myrl Leatherman Evaes Bea Lilly a gon Mary Lady Ruth Young and Bea. L. Laestherman along with Mrs. Heery and a group of dames. The event showcased a variety of acts and themes.
Krieger departs as district sales manager at West Coast Company based in Everett Washington. F H Mac succeeds Krieger as district manager with offices in Everett. Henry Leegu named chief clerk to succeed Mac in the district post.
The Coos County Democratic central committee will meet at Hotel North Bend at 6 45 Friday evening August 16. Congressman Chas H Martin Democratic candidate for governor will deliver an address at this meeting. The Young Democrats and Curry county Democrats are invited to participate with the Coos county organization.
Democratic candidate for governor tours Oregon in 18 counties visiting Myrtle Point on Saturday August 11 and North Bend for a Friday evening meeting. He aims to meet voters and learn local conditions with no fixed speeches in his program.
The Southwestern Oregon Odd Fellows association will host its 14th annual picnic at the County Fairgrounds on Sunday August 13. A program starts at 10 am with the Myrtle Point band finishing music. The afternoon features various sports and invites all Odd Fellows Rebekahs and jam files to attend.
A baseball game Sunday saw an injury as a player broke an arm. The incident paused play while medical staff attended to the injured athlete. No further details on teams or the player's identity are provided in the readable text.
A damaged clipping references a state industrial decision and a Myrtle Park manager granted rights to two cars in front of a location. The legibility is poor, but the text suggests a dispute over parking limits and authority in a local area.
Fragmentary items from a local page describe a chaotic scene in a Republican stronghold with references to Vie Mendershedt, a mobile clinic, and a store opening at Schneider Warner. The text mentions Rev Young, Jesse Clinton, and goldfish souvenirs, plus gossip about Dee Mast and a mysterious customer entrance.
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