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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
7
An editorial uses a sad-eyed dog with purple ears in the Herald office window to warn readers about smooth-talking carnival vendors selling nothing for something. It recounts a scam where winners get three shots at balloons with no charge if they miss and urges asking prices before buying.
A nostalgic reminiscence of carnival stalls where a game of darts costs fifty cents, shelves hold dolls and prizes, and friends pool pennies to chase small thrills. The narrator recalls cravings for affection, flirtations, and cheap pleasures amid carefree summer nights at the fairground.
Announced in Bandon a Sunday excursion on the steamer Echo leaving Myrtle Point at 6 30 with four hours on the beach. William Corbin and Luther De Vaal spent part of the week hunting in Floras Creek country and report many hunters in the area.
Grace LaFlamme is elected president of the Woman's club for the coming year. Officers include Belle Whitaker as first vice president Florence Sum erlin as second vice president Eva Hazelwood as secretary and Miranda Suustrup as treasurer. Myrtle Point merchants host a second free street dance by the post office at about 9 pm alongside a second Dollar Day event.
Thirty eight years ago on August 1 the Myrtle Point Cannery began operations. Commissioner EA Dodge, treasurer of Salmon Mountain Coarse Gold Mining, with his father and brother Norman, toured the mining area about 13 miles south, expressing satisfaction with recent prospects.
August 11 1921 report notes Blanche Lee after business college in Salem now fills steno duties in Claud Giles office. A Reed's Ford swimming party drew a large group including Myrtle Tobey Fay Driscoll Marjorie Stemmler Audrey Lundy Mable Lundy Pauline Driscoll Marie Weekly Myrtle Hall Agnes Tripp Earl and LeRay Smith and other attendees.
Weather note explains that snow forms from water vapor, not raindrops. It clarifies precipitation processes and the distinction between rain and snow in atmospheric conditions.
A large Parrish family reunion gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs R M Parrish with relatives from Bandon Broadbent Myrtle Point Coquille Portland Medford and Ophir attending. Agnes Parrish from Portland planned travel to San Francisco and Honolulu for a new position. other relatives visited and shared Sunday dinner.
Dora Myrtle Point notes visitations and family gatherings with neighbors and relatives from Myrtle Point Bend North Bend Berkeley and Kansas City Mo including Mr and Mrs A J Mayse J L Crosby and Gladys Fritzewater during a late summer weekend and local travel to Bandon for picnics.
Mrs C J Thompson and Maxine Engels were Saturday morning callers in Brewster Valley, visiting local residents and sharing greetings in the community.
August 14 gathering at the Carl Bushnell residence for Patricia Bushnell’s birthday drew a large crowd. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leo Folks and son James, Harold Folks of New Castle Wyoming, and relatives from North Bend Pleasant Point Twin Oaks and Coquille. Several families visited and moved about town during the weekend.
The notes recount weekend and Saturday evening visits by residents of Myrtle Creek Coquille North Bend and nearby areas. Guests include Mrs Earl Cox and Ben ny of North Bend at the D A Wood home. Carlton Pinky Smith stayed with C V Smith in Coquille. Elbert West Joyce Wr and S H Held hosted callers. frequent local social and business visits are listed.
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