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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1937
Page
4
A fragment of local items recounts cattle sales near Bay area, rail and canal projects, and births, in addition to aging notices from Myrtle Point. It mentions 300 miles from Coos Bay to Salt Lake, a Panama Canal note, and several 1910s era community events and residents.
A series on highway safety explains why signs are placed along roads for drivers. Signs warn of work zones, curves, gravel, tunnels, and rail crossings to reduce Oregon traffic deaths. Obey laws, heed stop and caution signs, and follow road directions for safer travel.
A narrator contrasts the thrill of new gear for wealthy hunters with a poorer sportsman who savors a well‑chosen rod or gun after months of planning. He recalls testing and cherishing his firearms, noting that the first shot often hits, and reflects on lasting affection for a trusted gun, the LC Smith passed down from his father.
A hunter recalls lessons from his father on gun care and the enduring bond with firearms. He details owning various rifles including a Parker shotgun and a Remington trombone action, describing their lasting value, wear, and the sorrow of losing an old companion.
Bald Hill residents Minnie Lusk and Inez Lusk visited Mrs Ernest Barklow and family at the Dunba home. Mrs Wells Bigelow and Mrs Ernest Barklow with Doris and Ronald spent Sunday with Ernest Dunba. Mrs Alvin Barrett and Marshall Barrett visited Mrs Lloyd Huntley. A Monday visit occurred with Mrs Dewey King. Last week, Mrs J L Hoxte and her baby son stayed with Lloyd Huntley over the weekend.
Broadbent Mrs J B Barkdoll and Raymond took a business trip to Coquille Monday morning. Edna Ward, Phyllis Downs and Marjorie Asi, and Lloyd Smith prepared to Powers Sunday. Mrs Emma Hermann visited the W A Roselle home Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Noah Jones of Powers were visitors at the Milton Epperson home. Pearl Roselle and Chester Haviina, who had stayed with the W A Roselle, left for Tulelake Coast Friday. Joe Evernden and W T Dement went to Toledo Monday to look over some cattle.
Mr and Mrs Frank Murphy and son James visited Ruedsport to see Mr and Mrs Ted Reece and family. Several families from North Bend Amery La Grande and Amery are noted visiting and traveling to San Francisco California. Crews at Jtf Farmer camp began timber cutting and several residents made weekend trips to Portland and to other nearby towns.
Bancroft Ray Banning and Clifford Kruse of Roseburg were Sunday callers at AL Rice home. Mr and Mrs Lyle Hardman and children Lila and Mary Ellen visited Mr and Mrs Mark Hardman Sunday afternoon.
Eastern Coast deeds record transfer of property to Roland J L Warne and Margaret F Warne for 1400 dollars. Realty located just northeast and east of Broadbent, with occupancy reserved by Selden Wo and Lirze Wo Warne. Garret Honolulu H I appears in the fragmentary text.
Multiple property transactions and mortgage changes in Coos County. John O Mearettsee receives $100 in a bridge section 30. Eva B Lane transfers to Perry C and Dorothy C Roper for lots in block 1. A P Decker Addition to Myrtle Point transfers to R L Cavanaugh for $180.40 for 80 acres in section 13 Sitkum. Ella Braker and J Elwood Braker deed to Eugenia 3 cement for $800, lot 8 block 2 Smiths addition Myrtle Point minus five foot north strip. Coos County to Umpqua Savings and Loan for $7044 across lots 3,4,8,6 block 138. Extension to Myrtle Point W R Carver and Beth Carver to Kenneth Laird. 160 acres one mile south of Sitkum in section 13.
The bulletin lists morning worship at 100 m with Abundant Life topic and Bible school for all ages. It mentions pastor James Matthew A and evangelist services at the Church of Christ, with evening arrangements and a sermon on Can the Deut Talk.
Tea shop hosts a small wedding tea for two as the couple ties the knot at the cozy village venue. Friends join with gifts and a toast to happiness while guests share treats and warm cups.
Coos County youths prepare for state fair entry with 10 am courthouse tryouts in Coquille for 4 H Home Economics and demonstration events. Districts receive library books funded by county levy. law sets 16 10 cents per child on census. Leo district observes School Day with floor work, book repair, and a potluck lunch.
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