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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1935

Page

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County real estate actions highlight local proceedings

The county appoints Flanagan Realty as agent to manage tax foreclosures and rental collections, while a voting precinct at Prosper is denied. Alex Austin receives 12 cents for right of way on Coos River, and November tax collections are mailed to funds. Real estate offers, court payments, and several lawsuits are noted, including damages awards and driver examinations.

Flanagan Realty Company Prosper Alex Austin Coos River Allegany Market Road Graveyard Point Twormile Creek Wedon Bandon Dre Keizer Crowe Chas Willams Chris Rasmussen Opal Marker Farker Seaman Chas Lenore Watson Vera Janne Watson Te Heone Met Ag Company Mabel Johnson Charleston Mabel Arw AH Daly Company Woeets Adler Richards Preston Packwind Qutle Bridge Thompson Oregon Hig Wes Commission Cow Bay feReoy Coguste

Turkey Trap Shoot Set for Dec 22

A turkey shoot sponsored by Fimne Keright and Raleigh Green will be held at the Merertle Point grounds Sunday December 22. Events include bartenders elimination, county champ bow and arrow contest, and shotgun events. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be on sale with prizes such as turkeys and geese. Everyone is urged to attend.

Fimne- Keright Raleigh Green Merertle Poont Tro

Coos County Group Play at Hiland Next Week

Coos County introduces a stage program at Hiland theater with performances by local acts. The event runs Wednesday December 1 and another date, featuring radio hosts and mentions of participants including Bill Boyd and The Fagtere Bromo.

Coos County Hiland Hwopoacsog Cossids Wies Bill Boyd

Publisher Buys Business Site Plans to Enlarge

The Herald reports the publisher bought the local business site and plans a larger building. The purchase follows a 1927 fire that damaged the block, with the fire department helping prevent total ruin. The new concrete structure will host shelter services and printing operations for the newspaper and related enterprises.

Baby dies as parents travel after logging accident

Istce Edinger of Empire rushed to Portland with his wife last Thursday after a logging accident broke his leg. Their 20 month old son Samuel Roy fell ill with acute pneumonia and died before reaching home. He was born April 23 1934 at North Bend. Funeral services were held Sunday with a large floral tribute from Empire Mill and Lumber Company.

Istce Edinger Empire Portland Edinger Port Samuel Roy Wm Howe Lloyd Edinger North Bend Bay Empire Mill and Lumber Company

Christmas Card Mailing Rates Announced by Post Office

Elton Schroeder explains the mailing rates for Christmas cards including third class at two ounces for multiple cards and first class rate of three cents per ounce for sealed or unsealed greetings. Notes about drop letter conditions and forwarding rights, plus caution on undeliverable cards.

Elton Schroeder Postoffice

Funeral Directors To Meet Here In Oregon Washington Area

Funeral directors from Clackamas and Douglas counties will convene in town by December 13 at 3 o clock in the city hall. George S Ryan, executive secretary for Oregon and Washington, will preside. A luncheon follows the meeting from 6:30.

Coo Crerynd Douglas Counties Nelock George S Ryan Oregon Washington Jock Jill Vale

Local Marriages Record From Bandon and Surrounding Areas

Marriage licenses issued include John Henry Bowman and Lillian Agnes Davison both of Bandon wed December 4 1933 by Rev D Nree at his home in Bandon. Theodore P Lund of Marshfeld and Constance Knight of Bridge were licensed to wed December 1933 with ceremony at the bride’s Ridge home this Saturday. Jeon H Robbins and Vivian G Moll of Broadbent married December 7 1935 by Rev GQ A Gray at his Coquille home.

John Henry Bowman Lillian Agnes Davison Bandon Merriage Theodore P Lund Marshfeld Constance Knight Bridge Ridge Jeon H Robbins Vivian G Moll Broadbent GQ A Gray Coquille

State Teachers Exam Next Week in Coquille

The state teachers examination will be held in Coquille next week on Wednesday Thursday and Friday December 18 19 and 20. The examination will be given in Bea Ee, eM ROA AHS BEES PP am.

Coquille Bea Ee

Team Jump Bridge Driver Injured In Accident At Ranch

A wagon plunged over a railing and into a gulley after a horse spooked during a ride to a ranch house. Tom Draper jumped free while his father was knocked unconscious as the wagon landed on the horses. A wrecker freed the animals and both rider and horse were steady but muddy for about an hour.

Norris Draper Tom Drape Dev Pearce Drake Uge

First County Health Officer Dies Monday

A local health office announces the death of the first county health officer on Monday. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.

Ill In Portland FE Holling Case Sees Diet Under Scrutiny

In Portland the man Holling is under observation as authorities monitor his diet and wellbeing. Relatives report Mrs Holling has taken action amid unclear circumstances. Local officials say the situation remains under review with further care planned.

FE Holling Bartland Tate Mrs Huling

W C T U Forms Peace Discussion at December Meeting

The W C T U held its December gathering at the home of Mrs Teeter Gibson of Ansem bly of God. Mrs Lester Gibson led the meeting with a devotional on peace. Members discussed the topic and prayerful readings followed. New members Mrs William Barger Mrs Venus Gill and Mrs Ervin Nelson were welcomed. Work on two quilts for the Children’s Farm home in Corvallis continued, with refreshments served by Mrs Gibson. The next meeting will be at Mrs Venus Gill’s home.

Gibson Lester Gibson Willam Barger Venus Gill Ervin Nelson Childrens Farm Corvallis

Help The Children To Xmas Joy Drive

Community appeal asks residents to donate four searched or broken toys at Schroeder Furniture or the Methodist parsonage for collection and repair to provide Christmas playthings for needy children.

Schroeder Furniture Store Methodist Parsonage

Quilters of W C T U Plan Quilt for Cor Ville Farm Home

A meeting of the WCTU was held at Mrs Edwin Schroeder's home on Tuesday. Attendees shared a noonday potluck and spent the afternoon tacking a quilt destined for the Children's Farm Home at corville.

WCTU Edwin Schroeder Corvaille

Death Claims Veteran Dement After Stroke Hits Myrtle Creek

The obituary notes the death of Dement, a Coos County native, after a second stroke. He was born February 22, 1873, married Betha Hermann in 1890, and had five children. Surviving are his widow Bertha Dement of Myrtle Creek, daughters Zens Dyer, Ina Stromquist, and sons Loyd and Milton Dement, with services held at Myrtle Creek and burial in Roseburg.

Clyne Cas Casty Pune Dement Mr Dement Coos County Samuel Louisa Dement Betha Hermann Iva Douklas Mun Myrtle Creek Bertha Deewit Myth Creek Zens Dver Ina Stromquist Ard Loyd Milton B Mytle Creek Wiliam Taylor Dement Myrtle Point Mra Carrie Moomaw Hubbard

Lions Hold Social and Basket Social at Schroeder Hall

A Thursday evening event at Schroeder hall featured a basket social and an evening of cards and dancing. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Eugene Tard Moo, Mrs LT Powers, Mr and Mrs Wallace Dement, Mr and Mrs WO FD Whitaker, Mr and Mrs Theo Aven, Miss Dolores Rellon, Mr KL Stan ner, and others from Norway and nearby towns. Mrs Ho McCloskey won first prize for the most attractive basket. TJ Powers and Joe Laidoward served as auctioneers.

Othe Toons Schroeder Hall Neneder J E Axtel KL. Stanner

OFS Elects Officers for Elgin Chapter

Members of the Order of the Eastern Star in Elgin held election Thursday evening. Officers elected include Worthy Matron Mrs Rowley Greene, Worthy Patron Ch Molter, Associate Matron Mrs Otte Davis, Associate Patron Henry Roslow, Secretary Mrs Henri Rosson, Treasurer Mrs Ralph Kriew, Conductress Mrs Otha Rev, Associate Conductress Mrs H C Van Alstein of Bridge.

Elgin Vhap Raf Order of the Eastern Star Ralewh Greene Nat Om Ch . Molter Otte Davis Henry Rosslow Henri Ross Ralph Krieuw Otha Hoc van Alstein Bridge

Library report shows steady November activity and new shelf

The November library report notes 961 books read by adults and 70 by children, 18 state books, 13 state pamphlets, $472 from overdue fines, $328 from rentals, and 25 new application cards. A new non fiction shelf was added and the board authorized many new books. Readers are urged to visit.

Lbrarian Bubl« Im

Estates Probated in North Bend and Arago

The estate of Katherine C Schmitt who died in North Bend on November 4 1935 is appraised at 4000 dollars in personal property with Anna Samson administrator and Alain Schmitt of Los Angeles the deceased father as sole heir. The estate of Sarah L Wood who died at Arago on November 30 1935 is valued at 2000 dollars real and 14575 dollars personal with Coquille executor and George Hampton of Arago nephew as sole heir.

Katherine C Schmitt North Bend Ella Watson Bertha Scott Marian Walsh Anna Samson Alain Schmitt Los Angeles J A Lamb L H Hazard D Webb Sarah L. Wood Arage O. C. Sanford Coquille George Hampton Arage, & Nephew

Prizes of Myrtle Given for Oldest And Oddest Bible

Over twenty Bibles were on display at the Methodist church to celebrate the 408th anniversary of the Coverdale Bible. Mrs Zellie Parker won for the oldest Bible printed in 1640 and Rev W C Cronk won for the oddest Bible titled The Twentieth Century Bible. Bibles displayed in four languages.

Methodist Church Myrtlewood Zellie Parker W C. Cronk

Wednesday Card Party At Dement Home

Members of the Wednesday Night club gathered at Mr and Mrs Wallace Dement's home last Wednesday evening for a card party. Attending were Mr and Mrs Fientge Perkins, Mr and Mrs Chris Moll er, Mr and Mrs W E Lundy, Mr and Mrs Ralph Kring, Mr and Mrs E O Sempert, and the hosts.

Wallace Dement Fientge Perkins Chris Moller W E Lundy Ralph Kring E. O Sempert

Coquille Rifle Club Holds First Weekly Practice

The Coquille Rifle and Pistol club hosted its first regular weekly practice at the club range in the community building on Wednesday Dec 11. A large turnout attended and the club invites others to join future sessions for small bore rifle or pistol practice each Wednesday at the same time.

Coquille Rifle and Pistol Club

Corvallis Guests Honored At Evening at Barker Home

Mr and Mrs E C Barker entertained Saturday evening for visitors from Corvallis, Mr and Mrs George E Hamilton, who stayed the latter part of the week. Attending were Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder, Mr and Mrs T G Sumerlin, Mr and Mrs Elmer Russell, Rev and Mrs W A Couden, Mr and Mrs Paul Breuer, and Mr and Mrs Barker.

E C Barker George E Hamilton Corvallis Henry Schroeder T G Sumerlin Elmer Russell W A Couden Paul Breuer Barker

Local Greenhouse Moves to Coquille

Myrtle Greenhouses has leased land on the east side of the Myrtle Point Coquille highway near Coquille. A M Cooper, proprietor, says water rate drops to five cents at the new site from 28 cents in Myrtle Point, with previously poor pressure causing plant deaths. He will plant a landscaping plot at the new location and keep the hill top city site for now.

Myrtle Greenhouses Myrtle Point-Coquille Coquille Smith Wood Products Company Cooper M Cooper Myrtle Point

Six Couple Enjoy Bridge Party

Mr and Mrs Edgar Rickard hosted a Friday evening contract bridge party for the younger set. Guests included Mr and Mrs Raleigh Greene Mr and Mrs Fred Hollister Mr and Mrs Barton Stemmler Mrs Harold Carver Norwood Brown Mr and Mrs Eugene Laird and the hosts Mr and Mrs Richard High scores for the ladies went to Mrs Harold Carver and for the men to Eugene Laird.

Edgar Rickard Raleigh Greene Fred Hollister Barton Stemmler Harold Carver Norwood Brown Eugene Laird Richard High Score Harold Carver

Bobcats Open Hoop Season at Arago Victory

The Myrtle Point Bobcats defeated Arago 29 to 27 on Tuesday in their season opener. Coach Rickard welcomed 45 players to tryouts, including seven lettermen and two selected for all county honors.

Myrtle Point Bobcats Arago Rickard

Farm Conference To Be Held Here In March

County agent George Jenkins explains the upcoming Coos County farm outlook conference aims to inventory local agricultural resources and guide profitable future programs. County committees gather data on dairying crops live stock poultry horticulture soil management and marketing to craft conclusions for a broader farmer audience.

Coos County George Jenkins Oregon

Seriously Burned and a A 4 ec ee Pa ey

A fragmented OCR item notes serious burns and unclear text including stray letters and possible names. Readable facts are minimal but indicate an injury event with unspecified details and context.

Rested Tus at Lebeside on a charge of disturbing peace

Trb was fined 15 dollars for disturbing the peace and is serving the sentence at Lebeside.

Tus Lebeside

Broadbent Couple Wed Saturday

Mrs. Robbins plans a wedding ceremony with the Broadbent couple this Saturday as preparations continue. The event details remain to be finalized.

Home Work Offers Often Fraudulent Classified Pitches

Reader warning about home based work schemes promising high profits. The text lists common hooks such as earning rates for sewing, addressing cards, and embroidering items, then cautions that these ads are usually questionable or fraudulent and require paying upfront or carrying obligations.

Stores Open Week Before Christmas Re

Local retailers announce extended hours during the holiday shopping week with special sales and promotions. Merchants urge customers to plan ahead for peak periods and ensure gift availability across departments and departments and accessories.

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