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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1931
Page
4
An editorial argues that nostalgia for old conveniences is misguided as modern progress outpaces yesterday. It cites innovations from electricity to the telephone and railroads, urging readers to study invention histories and accept continual improvement. The piece notes divorce as a poor reason to sever ties, suggesting better communication remains key.
Regional forester reports Oregon and Washington national forests have seen 330 man caused fires through July 21 this season. Smokers started 109 fires and campers 75, up from 1980 figures of 84 and 52 respectively. Total man caused fires reach 193.
The report tallies 456 fires this year with 265 out, 119 under 10 acres, and 72 over 10 acres. Total burn equals 8,904 forest acres, 4,666 private inside forest boundaries, and 17,793 private outside. Forester urges strict smoking ban in forests to curb fires.
Residents at Mrs Schroeder's home celebrated with gifts and refreshments while local families share visits across Coquille North Bend and Portland. Highlights include church picnics, nursing training plans for Pearl Meyers, and Inez Rover taking the organist post at Liberty Theatre in North Bend.
The column notes birthday anniversaries for Ariel MacDonald Maude Hooton Claudia Parker and others at Hooten's Haven and Myrtle Point. It mentions Kansans staying for winter in Bridge, Harry Brownson returning from an American Legion convention, and local happenings from Frendly Woods to Myrtle Creek including a moved Huff house and Doney's planned expansion.
Coquille residents Frank Poulton and Gilbert Pinkston worked on the Lester Clinton ranch during Mr Clinton’s absence on a recent Friday evening at the Joe Milani site.
A woman recovering after three weeks with relatives in Cook county plans to return home this week. She has stayed at her mother Mrs Brownson's Big Creek residence and visited Myrtle Point. A Portland nephew, Niem of Mrs James Morram ar vid, witnessed Wednesday morning at the Vormaen home. Clifford Wyrick of Remotera is hospitalized at Myrtle Point with a broken leg from a Monday car crash.
A local church invites attendees to Sunday morning services with Rev Jacob Moemen delivering the pulpit sermon. Sunday School will meet at the usual hour prior to services.
Elgin Chapter No 24 of the C E S meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Masonic Hall. All visitors are welcome. Iota Arnold serves as Worthy Matron and Mabel Dement as Secretary.
Court order issued July 14 1931 directs sale to satisfy 29161 with 8 interest and 20000 attorney fee. On August 22 1931 at 10 oclock AM at the County Court House front door Coquille Oregon sale to highest bidder for cash of 70 acres and listed machinery and personal property located in Coos County Oregon. Dated July 17 1931 Sheriff H F Hess Myrtle Point Herald notices published July 27 30 August 6 1920
Notice announces an executorial action issued by the Circuit Court of Oregon. It references a court proceeding and the authority of the court to enforce a remedy or judgment. Details are cut and partially illegible but indicate formal legal process.
County of Coava in Coquille Oregon on July 18 1931 J W Barnett and J A Barnett plaintiffs versus John D Dernath Theodore Dernath John Dernath Jr alias John Dernath & Sona and H E Watkins defendants Case No 94560 court orders sale to satisfy $20 33 with interest 6 percent from May 28 1930 plus lien 370 attorney fee 76 costs total 4380 and accruing costs sale Saturday August 22 1931 at 10 00 am at front door County Courthouse Coquille Oregon bid for cash all interest of defendants in South half of Southwest quarter Section 9 Township 29 South Range 13 West Willamette Meridian Coos County Oregon subject to redemption further details printed Myrtle Point Herald July 28 August 13 1920
Department of the Interior notices Fred Christensen of Burns Oregon has filed intent to complete a three year homestead entry on lands described in Township 31 south Range 13 west Willamette Meridian. Hearing set before Edgar A Dedge Commissioner at Lytle Point Oregon on August 1, 1934. Witnesses listed include Fred Burgess, Fremont M Jeffrey, Trammer, Handler, and Hamill Randall, all of Oregon.
General Land Office at Roseburg announces Mary Headman of Powers Oregon filed Homestead entry for Lots 14 and 19 in Section 14 Township 31 South Range 12 West Willamette Meridian. Final proof to establish claim required before Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on August 31 1931. Witnesses Ida Greenfield Edward W Bryant Florence H Larson Milton R Lee.
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