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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1931
Page
3
Community groups and churches in Myrtle Point mobilize against reopening saloons. Wealthy donors reportedly pool funds to support prohibition while supporters match with dimes to reach a goal of one million dimes, using donation containers with five dimes capacity.
Volunteer firemen announce a charity dance to raise funds for the Community Chest. The event at the Onke Pa pavilion will feature a six piece orchestra and continues the department’s tradition of spreading holiday cheer.
James D Clinton and family returned from a two week visit to Oregon with onions trailing in Salem. They note varieties like Yellow Globs and Danvers as top sellers. A sister's family shipped nine cargo loads and received up to 1.16 dollars per hundredweight, boosting local onion trade.
Sam Carter, who ran a fox farm on the North Fork, sold all his foxes last week though profits were below expectations. Buyers included G. L. McKay Chas. Brodrick Darrell Brodie and Vic Stevens. a party from Idaho purchased eight blue foxes. Carter plans to switch to another line and stay on his ranch.
State teachers examinations set for December with multiple subjects scheduled across mornings and afternoons. A single county-wide sitting is expected, with most local teachers being normal graduates not required to take the state teachers examination.
Truman Hartley was taken to Coquille in the Schroeder ambulance to testify in the suit filed by Harry Drullner against Harold Berg over the death of Drullner's son last May. Hartley, injured in the same auto accident, has been at Mast hospital and was accompanied by his mother and nurse Miss Crystal Guerin. Harold Guptel assisted Henry Schroeder in transporting him.
Mr and Mrs E C Barker entertained guests at a turkey dinner last evening at the home. Those present at the table included Mr and Mrs Reuben Morris, Mr and Mrs Elmer Russell, Mr and Mrs E V Ostrander, Mr and Mrs Paul Brouer, Pat Rickard, Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder, Mr and Mrs E Hamilton, Mr and Mrs E Barker, Miss Aileen Barker, and Cecil Barker. Mr and Mrs G R Dickinson were unable to attend due to a prior engagement.
The Lions Club of Myrts Point hosts District Governor Walker tonight at their regular meeting. The event includes a dinner at Hamm's and is held at City Market.
A partial text outlines an upcoming area event with special entertainments and school-related charges. It mentions organizers or committee members Joe Laird Ke Carver and Elton Schroeder.
Myrtle Point Lions members Henry A. Schroeder J Radsbaugh and others attended a police show in Ponies last week. Participants listed include Keen Karl Kaufman Wallace Lund Jesse Clinton Herman Tedsen B D Emery Chas Brodrick and Elton Schroeder. Get bulk sauerkraut at City Market.
Christmas decorations brighten Myrtle Point as shops install curbside trees and holiday windows. Spruce Street is noted as one of the best lighted streets in the state for a town of this size, with shopping districts in festive attire ahead of Christmas.
Dee 8 report from Bancroft Oregon area notes Fred Hobson hunted beef on Rock creek earlier this week. Al Rice and George Rice families visited WA Fish and Sargent homes Sunday. Dancers enjoy Bridge weekly with Cunningham and Watzling providing music. Nina Warner visited Myrtle Point Saturday. Charley Johnson helps Al Rice this winter. Turkeys from the vicinity were sent to Roseburg last week. George Hoffman had men working on Rock creek. Mrs. Lulu James visiting their Rock creek ranch.
L J Sausser of Southern Pacific treated for a badly mashed finger last Thursday. E W Jones treated for a broken arm and sprain after a fall at the school house. Freda Brack admitted for burns from last week. Priscilla Deyoe had a broken needle removed from a finger. Rick Warner age 17 broke his arm at the elbow during play at the school ground. Peter Hayes discharged improved after hospital stay. Mrs J O Avery awaiting recovery after major abdominal operation. Lawton Hollinsworth severed a tendon in the arm while striking with an axe. tendon sutured and he returned home.
The Martin and related families express gratitude for floral offerings and sympathy after a recent bereavement. Named are Mrs. George W. Martin, Wallace Martin and family, Lillian Albee and family, Adrianne Clark and daughter, Lewis Corliss, Lois Kunz, Flossie Green.
City of Myrtle Point Oregon calls for redemption of Water Bond Series B issued December 16 1908 in denominations of 500 and 182 186 36 8738 dollars. First National Bank Chicago to pay on June 15 1982. Notice to bank and holders.
A hunting trip ends with C V Starbuck of Arlington nursing a bruised nose after a goose kicks him during a close encounter. The report also mentions local civic notes about road work on the Oregon coast and bulb shipments shaping Oregon horticulture plans for the year.
The Bridge section reports a birthday dinner for Eddie with Mrs. Lamp noted as his teacher. Bridge Grange elected new officers including Harold James Overseer and C W Heath lecturer. New executive committee members J Evernden Frank Culver and J Jewett named. Maude Heeten traveled to Myrtle Point for upcoming engagements.
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