09 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
1
Marshfield prepares to host a local bowling match as the team plans to bowl at home Thursday evening. The lineup includes several players with noted attempts to improve scores.
The Junior Woman's Club met Monday night at the TG Zumertin home with Milas Grace as hostess about 30 attended. The program on American Citizenship followed the business meeting, and cheese sandwiches cane and tea were served. Miss Hilda Boice of Bandon visited the J N Auer home last week.
Ralph Long of Portland is appointed to fill the vacancy in the Myrtle Pine Ceeods school faculty after Caraydan Crews resignation last week. He is a University of Oley graduate with years of teaching experience and will teach wave physics and mathematics to seventh grade students.
The examiner and chauffeurs will be in Myrtle Point next Thursday December 16 to interview those who hold licenses to drive. The examiner will be at the city hall in Myrtle Point from 9 to 10 o clock.
A lecture by A M Wiltigiay of Eugene explained the Townsend plan's features and transactions. The talk highlighted the plan's aims and benefits, with the speaker held in high regard for his ability and effort. audience reception was positive.
The prominent couple Mabel Denent and Pinkston from Myrtle Point wed in Vancouver last Thursday. The bride Miss Marguerite Laird is the groom’s daughter, and after a Salem meeting she plans a lengthy honeymoon abroad with the groom’s family, including travel to New York and a sailing voyage to Europe.
The ME Ladies Aid Society will hold a bazaar today at the Lagan heart of the community. Morning sales begin at 10 a m with home made candy and baked goods, plus crafts, ideal for Christmas shoppers and local neighbors.
At the Portland annual corn show last week T M Stover of Roseburg road won top honors for an outstanding specimen. He received five dollars in cash and a souvenir token that preserves the achievement amid a notably fine display.
Royal Neighbors of Mittle Camp held their annual election of officers Monday night naming Ada Lemon as past oracle Blanche Felsher as vice oracle Myrie Button as recorder Gladys Evans as receiver Ethel Miller as chancellor Mollie Floyd as inner sentinel Stella Reed as outer sentinel Judith Knell as manager three year term Delbert Steele as musician Florence Evans as flag bearer Sarah Ames as marshal Eva Patelwood as assistant marshal Marie Clinton as installation to be held in January with date to be announced The next meeting on December 20 will be the Christmas party for juveniles with a potluck supper at 6:30 followed by a tree and treats
The 12 year old Sithum Nickason daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Nickason died Sunday morning December 5 1937 after six months of illness. She was born October 1 1925 at North Kret and lived in Brewster Valley. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 o clock in Idura chapel with Turner MacDonald officiating. Interment followed in Dora cemetery. Survived by parents and maternal grandfather Mr M Walson, paternal grandmother Mrs Carrie Nickason, and maternal great grandmother Mrs Missour Kirkendall.
Percy Johns 25 of Bridge pled guilty to unlawfully operating a motor vehicle without a driving license after being stopped on the Os Bay Roseburg highway. fined 5 dollars and 62 cents in costs. Joan M Vasey 19 of Powers pled guilty to driving without a operator’s license. paid a 3 dollar fine and 2 dollars in costs.
The local Woman's Christian Temperance Union will host a benefit shower Friday at Mrs Edwin Schrogder's home on Fourth Street Sontea Children’s Farm Home will use toys food clothing and other items. A Thanksgiving offering from a church service was gratefully received.
The MP Lions Club met at Floyd Cafe Tuesday to continue debate on lighting for their field. Members debated seating and layout while planning next steps for the proposed fort and field project.
The Order of the Eastern Star chapter held its annual election last Thursday night naming Worthy Matron Mrs Otha Ray Worthy Patron Ralph Kring Associate Matron Mrs H Van Alstein Associate Patron Perry Roper Secretary Mra R H Lemon Treasurer Mrs Ralph Kring Conductress Mrs Howard Whitaker Associate Conductress Mrs Glen Nettleign Installations set for next Thursday Dec 16 with coffee and cake served after the meeting.
Miss Elizabeth Seelve daughter of Mr and Mrs Morton Seelve of Seattle and Charles Wyne Fox brother of Mrs W J Kelsay of Myrtle Point united in marriage at The Dalles Saturday. The bride studied at Seattle and is a University of Washington graduate. Fox graduated from Condon High School and has worked for several years with a large power company.
Hospital patient Mrs Lawrence Mullen at Mast hospital after dislocated neck vertebra. Veterans visiting relatives report travels to Alturas and Calf towns. Several residents and visitors update on health, trips, and social calls across Marshfield, Bancroft, Coquille, and surrounding areas.
A Sunday dinner at Mr and Mrs E C Barker's Sixth Street home marked the first anniversary of their son-in-law and daughter Harold and Mrs Hatcher of Coquille. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edgar Rickard and children Rosemary and Roberta Lou. Melissa Norris celebrated her 60th birthday along with her son Grants’ 70th birthday with a surprise party hosted by local women and a Prince party later hosted by Frank Zumwalt. Presbyterian Ladies Aid set Christmas party plans for December 15 with a sunshine friend reveal and a pre- Christmas lunch. Thimble Club hosted 13 members and 6 children for a fancy work afternoon. A large dinner party honored Edwin Schroeder and family, with many relatives attending, including the Barkers and the Martins. A newborn daughter Joyce Yvonne was welcomed plus Arlene LeRae Bryant born Dec 7 1937 weighing nine pounds.
At the December 6 meeting the City Council approved a $15 per month raise for Marshal Bert Pearson effective December 1 due to his duties and long hours. A hotel license was issued to F L Hazelwood and rooming house licenses to N E Bond. The council also recommended beer dispensing licenses for Two Safeway stores and other named establishments. Mayor EC Barker chaired with Sam Breuer Ralph D Kring T G Sumerlin and M D Evans present.
Arago High opened the season with a victory in the boys game 20 to 4 over Langlois. Players included Tennessee Robison, Ivan Robison, Everett Doyle, Ellis Rackleff, Clyde Lille, Ethan Parker, Milton Hammack and Stephen Aasen. The girls won two of three volleyball matches. next games set for Langlois Friday.
County Treasurer Chas Mauls reports 22000 in non high school district warrants awaiting payment while another warrant call is advertised elsewhere. No marriage licenses issued in two weeks as Cupid presses opportunities. Arrests include C F Drew 53 at North Bend for fishing unlawfully fined 100 dollars. Clyde St Clair 22 faced charges for a non supercharge and was towed for questioning.
C W Manning and family moved December 9 to Reedsport. Manning is connected with state highway department and has spent months repairing bridges on the North Fork. Rev F H Barr and family moved to Otto Prey residence on Railroad Avenue. Mrs A L Courtright moved from Barklow Seventh Street to the Otto Davis house on C Street. Mr and Mrs Henry Eaton moved into the Schroeder house at Maple and Seventh Streets NW corner, recently vacated by the L L Powers family.
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints elected officers for the coming year at a Monday meeting. Officers include W. H. Deac er as pastor, Mrs. Charles McCracken as church school miner yet are, Milton Craven as assistant school supervisor, Frank Seen as mission solicitor, Mrs. Fred Zumwalt as publicity agent, Mrs. Milton Craven as mission secretary treasurer, Joe Laird as musical director, and Mrs. Fred Zumwalt as women's department leader. Elder Willard Becker of Kelso Washington chaired the meeting and is a Columbia district missionary.
Miss Lila Adelle Davenport wed Robert Ocheltree at the Medford Methodist parsonage on Monday December 6 1937. The Davenport family had two prior 1937 marriages Lois Davenport to Elton Schmidt and Mary Davenport to Desmond Gercelon. The couple reside five miles east of Myrtle Point on the Roseburg road. The bride wore a gray suit with a white blouse and black accessories. A chicken supper was held at the Davenport home with many relatives present.
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