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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1937

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City Arrests for Drunk and Disorderly and Speeding

Chester Nichols arrested August for drunk and disorderly conduct before Justice E A Dodge and fined 25 dollars. Herbert Ro Snyder paid 3 dollars fine and costs in August for operating a motor vehicle without a license. Harold F Hutchinson arrested August for truck speeding and fined 10 dollars plus costs.

Chester Nichols Justice E A Dodge Herbert Ro Snyder Harold F Hutchinson

OARP Session Held Friday at Townsend Hall

The OARP group met Friday evening at Townsend hall with President M Ro presiding. Minutes covered routine business. N E Band presented a program with Luclia Allen piano solo and readings by Mary Campbell and I F Neideigh, plus a song by E Vance. H OM Maclean gave an impromptu talk followed by remarks from NE Bond. The secretary read The Golden Age by R M Harrison. The next club meeting is set for Teanevent hall Sunday afternoon. James Alley will be principal speaker.

Tee Myrtle Point Townsend Townend Hall M Ro Mra Luclia Allen Mary Campbell Mra I F Neideigh Mre E Vance H OM Maclean NE Bond R M Harrison James M Alley Stow

Oaks Pavilion Hosts Weekend Fight Card at Fairgrounds

The Oaks Pavilion at the fairgrounds hosts a Saturday night boxing event. Main eight round bout features Tim Timens of Gold Beach versus Felix Byrnes of Myrtle Point. other bouts include Hilly Nevis and Judy Kennedy in four rounds and Stubby Dietz against Clayton Thompson in a six foot four vs six foot two heavyweight showcase. Two round curtain raisers and several amateur bouts precede the main card. Tickets are on sale at Dicks Place The Hilend club and the Mahting Alley. an open air jitney dance follows at the tennis courts.

Fairground Tim Timens Gold Beach Felix Byrnes Mevrtle Point Hilly Neveis Myrte Point Judy Kennedy Stubby Dietz Myrtle Clayton Thompson Everett Wash Douglas Gamwell Powers Vesus Roy Cook Elis Wilberger Woodrow Crook Dale Haworth Jim Morris Omaha Nebi Mac Sutphi Tomme Young Roimera Jeffy Davis Porky Backman Kid Backman del Greer Seota Dicks Place

Birthday Dinner Reference for LaFlamme Family Evening

A birthday dinner was hosted Monday evening in honor of son Robert Dhone. Attendees included Mrs Kenneth Peet and her daughter Barbara, Mrs Mayttle Chiotan, Mrs Johnnie LaFlamme, Mr and Mrs West Myrtle Ponter, and Mr. A TaFlamme with young Robert.

Homer Robert Dhone Kenneth Peet Barbara Sam Bedes Mayttle Chiotan

Party Monday Honors Guest Tells Of Trip

Mr and Mrs Lee Ray hosted a Monday evening gathering at their home to honor Mrs Jennie Thompson of Berkeley. Mrs Thompson shared an account of a 46071 mile coast to coast motor trip last summer, driving all legs with three other ladies. Refreshments followed for a list of attendees including Clifford Kern family, E H Kern Sr, Otha Ray and Harold, Ora Wellman, John Sperry, Herbert Snyder, Fannie Ray, Wayne Ray, Jennie Thompson, and W Lee Ray.

Lee Ray Jennie Thompson Berkeley Thompson John Sperry Herbert Snyder Fannie Ray Wayne Ray w@. Lee Ray

Conduct School For Catholics In Portland

A Catholic school for children conducted by Sisters Margaret Irene and Celine Tersa of Portland opened Monday morning in Jun oe Heh echoed. Classes begin at 9.30 and the school passage of the school is not yet the an deen. The entrance of the school to this 24 and nerve thiltren are expected to attend. Rev Father McCloud of Marah frields also holding mass every monday at St Ann chapel.

St Ann Chape

Junior Contract Holds Meeting at Myre Austin Home

The Junior Contract club gathered last Thursday for a regular meeting at Myre Austin Rodge’s home after a picnic on the lawn. Attendees included Mes FChempert, Ro HY Mass, Mrs Raleigh Greene, Elbert Schroeder, Wain warver, Powers Fire Schroeder, Shirley Laud, Eugene Laird, H H Fits fumons, HH Thomas, What ane, and hostess Mrs Austin.

Myre Austin Rodge Unex Cueste Fchempert Mass Mesdames Raleigh Greene Marehshield Elbert Schroeder Qale Wainwarver Lok Powers

Rema Snyder and Clara Snyder Tie Quiet Knot at Home

Rema of Catching Creek and Clara Neen Snyder of Myrtle Point wed in a quiet home ceremony hosted by the Snyder family. Dr T M White officiated with Vivian Maurs of Idaho as bridesmaid while Glenn Snyder’s hospitalization kept the wedding intimate. The couple plans to settle in Coquille after a visit following the ceremony.

L. H Rema Catching Creek Clara Neen Snyder Myrtle Point Bearbert Snyder T M White Snyder Rema Vivian Maurs Idaho Glenn We Mast Hospital Coquille Tne

Lions Club Meeting Tonight at Floyd's Café

The Lions Club will meet tonight at Floyd's Café at 6 30. Hugh A Matec, representative of a large oil concern, will speak on an interesting subject and present pictures. A good attendance is expected.

Lions Club Turaday Floyd's Hugh Matec

Local Happenings and Visiting Notes Across Towns

Community notices detail visits and guests in multiple towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson, Harry Anders, Mr and Mrs Tucker, and Mrs Roy Brown with updates on health, travels, and family gatherings. Oregon locales such as Salem Coquille Marshfield North Bend and Los Angeles are mentioned along with events like dinners, luncheons, and Sunday visits.

Mro Flvin Anderson Sem Re Anderson S' Pau Moree Car Anders Elvin Andeson Carl Anderson Thie Ip Coh Wather

Large Shipment Of Livestock Made This Week

A major livestock shipment occurred Tuesday and Wednesday, possibly the largest in years, organized by W A Maddry Ira Welker Adolph Hayes and Albert Powers. The moves included seven cars of cattle to Portland, four cars of sheep by Welker, two cars of cattle by Maddry, one carload by Powers, and eight cars of sheep by Hayes to Portland, with special trains arranged for the shippers.

Maddry Ira Welker Adolph Hayes Albert Powers San Jose Ellis Ray Lester Dementra Welker W A Portland Gaylord

Union High Set to Open September 7

At a board meeting the Union High School schedule was approved with classes set to begin Tuesday morning September 7. Other routine business was discussed. The district still must elect a new commercial teacher before school starts. A faculty meeting is planned for Monday September 6.

Union High School Board

Benefit Dance Arrangements Underway in City Park

Open Air Benefit Dance planned for Saturday night moves forward under Elton Schroeder and George Linn. Coos County Board and VFW donate lighting, booths and benches. Eugene Laird and L. L Powers lead advance ticket sales as committee members meet Saturday afternoon to finalize setup.

Elton Schroeder George Linn Coos County VFW Eugene Laird L. L Powers Pth Eee

Brittle Neck Call Joins Fads Across Ages and Risks

A satirical view traces evolving cults from Red Necks to Rubber Necks and the current Brittle Neck craze. It lampoons joining rituals, dangerous stunts, and bizarre apparel like straight jackets while warning would be enthusiasts of the perils and absurdities of such fads.

Ladies Aid To Meet Wednesday

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday at Mrs. John Arnold's home with Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Ralph Kring as hostesses. Those without transport are asked to come to the church by two o clock where cars will be provided.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid John Arnold Arnold Ralph Kring

Natal Day Event Set By Coos County Eastern Star

Coos County Natal Day association schedules its annual Natal Day meeting for Tuesday August 31. Coquille chapter hosts this season with prominent guest Hazel Ingram state president The Dalles. Association officers include Clara Wosserman president Lafe Compton vice president Flora Booker secretary treasurer all based in Coquille.

Coos County Natal Day Association Coos Order of Eastern Star Coquille Hazel Ingram The Dalles Clara Wosserman Lafe Compton Flora Booker

Townsend Picnic Draws Big Crowd

The Townsend Picnic in Curry County drew a large crowd with about 1800 people attending. Dr. Eppley of Salem led the community singing and delivered an engaging talk before lunch, while Charles L. Paine of Eugene and Mrs. Nora Ivie of City gave well received talks.

Curry County Townsend McCloskey 2 Agers Dr. Eppley Salem Charles L. Paine Eugene Nora Ivie City

Rebekahs Schedule Meeting and Picnic at Coquille

The Rebekahs set a reunion Monday at Coquille with a selction of events. The annual Rebekah picnic will be held the day before Sunday Aug 15 after the business meeting refreshments of muskmelon and ice cream were served to those present.

Coquille Rebekah Assembly

Entertains Friends at Thursdegy House Party

Miss Jerrene Burgess entertained a group of friends Thursday evening with a house party at her residence. The gathering featured informal games and light refreshments.

Jerrene Burgess

Social News From Local Visitors and Guests

A string of short notices details visits and travels across Oregon towns. Mr and Mrs Jack McKillup visit Della Kelly in Klamath Falls with Donald Lee Kelly. Charles Hoffman travels to Coquille on business. A M Cooper leaves for a Portland vacation. Myrtle Clinton visits friends in Corvallis. the Grant family spend Saturday night with Barbara Barnett in Roseburg. Other items note locals returning home from Kettleman City, Eckley weekend stays, Mrs Fred Barker a Medford caller, Robert Zentner visiting Ben Burgess, Sir Guy Pelton’s visit to Mrs Williams, Dr O H Clark’s Portland trip, Mrs H P Steuble’s return to Sonora, Calif, fishing trips to Agness, Alten Evernden visiting, Eltice Cochran and Lottie Williams hosting dinner, A F Brighthill and Chicago visitors, the Mundane move of Buck Arnold, and various Bridle and Bridge calls plus weekend visitors in Corvallis Canby and Tacoma connections.

Apricots Prominently Shown at Herald Window

Unusually large apricots, about the size of a medium peach, arrive for display at the Herald window. Mrs. W P Leer of Gayteré delivers the specimen and notes its fine quality for public viewing.

Herald Office W P. Leer Gayteré Herald Window

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