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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
3
A busy week shows numerous dinners gatherings and visits in Myrtle Point and nearby towns. Residents hosted potluck dinners attended by McAlisters Levy Aasen and families with extended visits involving Watkins McAllister Evans and others. Attendees traveled to Lee Norway Roseburg and Portland for picnics air shows and family events while church suppers and WCTU meetings provided social centerpiece moments.
A compiled reminiscence recalls local history and prominent figures from Myrtle Point. References include Selden Warne family, Hon Binger Hermann's visit, Cros County pioneers, GAR encampment, and local business growth reports. It notes older residents visiting relatives and past civic events, with scattered references to farms, logging camps, and railroad survey progress.
The notice outlines land access work near London to Two Mile, with construction slated to begin around September 6. The report cites extensive securing of rights of way and outlines early planning steps for the project, indicating a timely start and anticipated orderly execution.
The community churches outline plans for Sunday School at 9 45 and worship at 1 00 led by Miss Helen Whitaker with choir, plus morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 8. The Church of the Brethren invites attendees to a Saturday service at 2 30 and Sunday worship. Catholic Mass is set for 9 00 in Coquitle and 11 00 in Bandon next Sunday with an evening devotional in Myrtle Point at 7 30.
Broadbent residents hosted and visited relatives from Tule Lake Marshfield and Coquille from Thursday to Sunday. Families including Rose le, Havaina, Evernden, Fugute, Egges, Lund, True, Wimner and Way attended social visits and a funeral for E C Newhouse at Myrtle Point.
Remote Mr and Mrs Ivan Cribbins visited the L B Jennings home Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Nines Greer and Jim from Sutherlin spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Walker. I B England hosted a picnic with neighbors Sunday. Ovid Bryant camped on Rock Creek. Mrs Ovid Weekly and Jimmie visited Myrtle Point relatives. Miss Anna Adamson and Don Beckham of Marshfield called on Barrett Zinn. Mrs Frank Rountree and Jack and Lowie visited Coquille Tuesday.
Catching Creek resident Elizabeth Gallagher of Astoria vacationed with her parents Mr and Mrs Leo Gallagher. Thomas Lawson Bow and Dorald Wood returned from two weeks haying at Lakeview. Mrs Carl Bushnell and James Jeff planned a Portland trip for James to enter Shriners Hospital. Mrs Bushnell will visit Miss Alice Bushnell of Portland before returning home. Mrs Guy Daniels of Powers, Ms Ray Rookard, and Florence of Myrtle Point spent several days with sister Mrs Elbert West Lina. Visitors of Mr and Mrs ...
Arago residents hosted guests from Coquille Allegany and Myrtle Point while the school board held its monthly meeting. Various families visited relatives in Marshfield Newport and Bandon. Several local trips and visits occurred, plus a mishap when a hay truck ran over Edward Rowton’s foot.
Gaylord Mrs H D Bones and Evelyn returned home last Friday evening from Vancouver Washington where they attended the funeral services of their cousin Miss Mabel Brown. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Rees Daniels were Mr and Mrs Dewey Kollar and Ruseelk, Mr and Mrs Howard Pike and ck Daniels all of Coquille. Mr and Mrs Luther Daniels and Libby Bernice and Clare Red, Mr and Mrs Milton Greenfield and Gordon Daniels all of Myrtle Point. Robert Lundy of Twin Oaks and Earl Hoover and Merle Randleman of Gravelford were guests of Frendy.
Sitkum born visitors and relatives travel through the towns with multiple district stops. Sitkum Bertha Puttnert of San Francisco and Mrs Fannie Alford visited Sitkum with relatives while Myrtle Point guests stayed with Lafferty and others. The group also includes Elwin Alford hosts, Gill family from Dora, and Binger Laird hosting an air circus guest in Roseburg before returning home. Additional visits occur in Port Orford with Lester-Mayse Jack and Elioh, and Pleas Crowley area hosts for Ivan Laird and Lila Dutton.
Norton Music in Coquille Oregon urges buyers to inquire about band instruments for high school bands this fall. Contact details point to the Coquille Hotel Building location for assistance and service.
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