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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
2
In a wartime reflection the author contrasts Christmas giving with the era of conflict. The piece urges gifts that carry the giver's affection, notes bombs and starvation as antitheses to goodwill, and cites Europe’s war as a warning. It closes with a note on glass block construction as a modern building material.
A 1900 note reports a man found dead in a hay mow near Grants Pass on Wednesday, later identified as John S. Kelly from Myrtle Point by Josephine county coroner T. A. Hood. Kelly was alone, without money, and few details were known. Myrtle Point council met December 3 1900 with officers A H Black R C Dement Chas Adams L W Deyve N G W Perkins Recorder L A Roberts Marshall Wm Jenkins. a lamp petition at Spruce and A streets was granted to place a coal oil lamp from Spruce Street.
A chronicle of small town items from 1915 to 1928 recalls locals like Bob Muir delivering mail, George Barklow moving to the J D Barklow place near Bald Bill, Roy Bellows joining J T Bridges' store, and Jenne Curren visiting North Bend during holidays. It mentions Alex Adams’s serious injury in Coos County logging, a birth in the South Fork, and taxidermy work by L. H. Pearce. Also noted are Mayor Dement’s Portland hotel stay, legal business by E. F. Roberts in Powers, and various regional travel and farming notes.
Harold Robbins and Vivian Moll both of Broadbent were united in marriage Saturday evening by Rev G A Gray at the parsonage in Coquille with Mrs Ivan Robbins as the only attendants. Twenty six students have no absences or latenesses in the first 12 weeks. seniors Lin coln Miller Roy Parrish Nell Watson listed along with juniors and sophomores in the class roster.
Church notices outline worship and Christmas events. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints plans a Solitude themed service led by Pastor H Barr with Bible classes at 11 am, while Methodist services feature The Unexpected Christ and a Union High School Christmas program. Episcopal Rev Chas Guilbert announces visiting services, Catholic offerings include Mass in Coquille and devotions in Myrtle Point.
Mrs. Glenn O Neideigh reports the death of her father W H Price born December 7 1066 who came to Myrtle Point in youth and later to California Surviving relatives include Mia Glenn Neideigh and Curtis C Price. Gus Byram 67 a transient in the area was found dead at Lawrence Jennings place in Remote section after missing several days. Funeral services for Frank Carlile were held at Camas May at a hospital in Salem after residing in this region and North Bend.
Jubilant 25th anniversary at Gaylord celebrates Mr and Mrs. Knight with guests including Raymond Palmer and Louise Palmer. Attendees share meals and gift exchange as many locals and friends visit from nearby towns and states.
McKinley Grange members hosted Broadbent guests Mr and Mrs M C Miller and Lincoln, while Jack O Sullivan and family welcomed Rex Brown and others for a Friday dinner. Teachers and families visited, and several children missed school due to colds. George Washington not wearing a wig is noted.
The column lists residents and guests including Ray Spires, Miss Ruby Johnson, Miss Dorothy Watson, Miss Neen Reyderts, and Mrs. William Watson. It notes hospital treatment for Neen Reyderts, weekend guests at Dorothy Watson and Ralph Harry, and Rebekah lodge dinner events in Coquille with various visits among Mrs. William Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Frya Voorhees, and Miss Wilma Roth.
Mr and Mrs Frank McNair and Mrs Verna Cain and Raymond visited Marshfield on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ed Jenkins of Rosenburg were weekend guests at the Frank McNair home. Christmas gift idea featured: a pen and pencil set in an attractive gift box.
Twin Oaks Mrs Verne Lundy visited Mr and Mrs P F Bartlett Thursday. Miss Dorothy Lundy from Portland vacationed with her parents. Miss Esther Nelsen of Salem spent the weekend with the Nelsons. Reed attended his aunt Mrs Alice Reed funeral in Drain Tuesday.
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