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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
2
Published every Thursday by the Herald Pres and entered in the post office at Myrtle Point Oregon as 23 second class matter.
A Herald editorial urges readers to buy locally this Christmas and year round to boost neighborliness and prosperity. It includes a call to aid invaded nations in Europe through a morally guided food program, stressing careful safeguards to prevent diversion to Germany.
Road Supervisor Barklow repaired a muddy road leading to the forks by laying planks this week. Imogene a drama in four acts will be performed by local talent at the opera hall Saturday evening December 29.
After a lengthy fight Major Kinney finalizes a settlement gaining Belt Line property on Empire along with the Eckhoff 160 acre tract and other real estate. In Myrtle Point a local amateur dramatic production Theuban Spy drew a strong turnout with Chas Page in a lead role and a cast including Chas Marcy Ross Deyoe Dora Williams Bender and Grover Brown. Also noted were hot tamales sold Saturday at Mrs Toy's.
An item from December 2 1916 notes Thos Greene of this city and Mrs Kate Winard of Walla Walla Wash wed in Myrtle Point Hotel parlors. The report also mentions a near wedding mishap with Alex Hartle, a new steel bridge crossing, and Roy school closing program amid stormy weather. Additional notes cover local job moves and property leases in the area.
Twenty years ago December 8 1978 three deaths occurred in this section Monday and one Tuesday Pioneer William Cubertson and John Whittington are named. Girl Scouts officers listed Captain Myrtle Neety Florence Hall First Patrol leader Aloma Davis Second Patrol leader Theresa Dement Third Patrol Leader Vernus Laird Secretary Elsie Moller Caro bearer Alice Noster Color Guards Hilda Adams Marjorie Stemmler. Fifteen years ago 1 ise Mrs H Myers and daughter Melba opened a new dry goods store next to the Sugar Bowl after leaving Dunham Dry Goods. Marriage licenses in Coos county averaged one per day in November Allan Youngmayr Fred Bunon and Ray Hosking North Bend high school boys won college scholarships at Lafayette NY. Reporter Burton left Marshfield for the Orient after several months. Joe Knight spent the past week detorming his cattle.
Dec 4 1936 reports reflect on the county budget committee's work as Taylor Dement doubts its efficiency. The council election ends with new mayor CHAS Harlocker and veteran member Baynes stepping aside in a formal transition. Also mentioned is a birthday celebration for Grateda Lee and Thanksgiving visitors.
Russell Dement died Friday at his daughter's home in Ho heartworth with family present. Funeral details at Church of the Brethren announced by Pastor Barr. Christmas gift promotion at Herald office. worship and Bible study times listed for local churches.
Myera field representative of the Northwest Christian Home for Old People will be with us and bring the morning sermon. Christian Endeavor and Bible study at 6 30 p m Evening service 7 30 p m Sermon The Hidden Treasure Our Christmas program planned for Tuesday evening Dec 24 features many men taking part. Welcome to all.
Special improvement work continues on Gravel Ford Road with graveling from the cheese factory to Fu bridge and widening by WPA. Mr and Mrs John Macdonald and Mr and Mrs J Parkes with children, of Coquille, were Sunday visitors at the Woof DeBoer home.
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