Junior Play’s Huge Success Delights Myrtle Point Audience
The Myrtle Point junior class presented a full evening of home talent in the school auditorium Friday. Despite cold lighting, the actresses in satin gowns carried the comedy to a successful climax. Imogene Burgers as Mary Marshall and Melvin Bunch as Harvey P Marshall delivered strong performances with Ann Harlocker and Kenneth Teather also praised for their roles.
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Mytle Point Chiel Actant
Imogene Burgers
Mary Marshall
Harvey P Marshall
Melvin Bunch
Kyma Allen
Ann Harlocker
Kenneth Teather
Nane
Stellan
Harold Mullen
Jewry Nilea
Doris James
M E Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Latham Home
A business and social gathering of the M E Ladies Aid society took place Wednesday afternoon at Mrs R C Latham’s home with Mrs Clarence Church presiding. Miss Gladye Latham performed and Men Bradley read. Hosts served Kris Kringle pudding and hot chocolate. The next meeting is set for January 4th at Bread.
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M E Ladies Aid Society
R C Latham
Clarence Church
Seoas
Gladve Latham
Men Bradley
Latham
Christman Aiste
Fiah
Kris Kringle
Bira Thoman
Bent
Forest Service Aids Unemployment Road Project Near Powers
Early week Assistant Supervisor Laewis and Road Superintendent Cameron surveyed the Quille River route south of Powers for a Coos County road. The project will employ 28 men at 25 cents per hour for six weeks, with Forest Service providing materials and equipment, and county funding covering local outlay, tying the road to the Stakiyou forest system and Rogue River plants. This cooperative effort aims to transport workers to jobs and boost county recovery.
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Laewis
Cameron
Theouquille River
Powers
Coos Gount
Ane
Stakiyou Forest
Rogue River
P&weers
de Maner
Forest Services
High School Loses To Independents
The Miithe Pont Independents won two games Saturday night at Junior Riagh school defeating the high school 28 to 14 in the Arago contest. Hayvns and Carver led the high school with 9 points each, while Rickard tied for high on the Independents with 9.
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Miithe Pont
Riagh
Arage
Hayvns
Carver
Rickard
Ro Maat
High School of Independents
Hall Cc
Schriefer King
Pearson Mullen
Carver Woods
Rickard Rackiett
Cr Mast
Schroeder High School
Carver Hunt
Dru
Barklow Pearson
Guerin
Mast
Bartlett Felshor
Arago
Powrie
Patrick
Currie
L. Essman
Schroeder
Essman
Griffin Felshor
R. Griffin
Cold Spell Tamps Oregon Town With Warm Rain End
Weather notes report Myrtle Pelathan observed a rare cold spell with thermometers up to ten degrees above zero. The elder diarist recalls 1886 and 1937 winters, but predicts a warm rain ends the chill and a milder spell ahead, with east winds continuing.
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Myrtle Pelathan
Waa
Oregon
Norway Explosion Nearly Takes Toll
A hollow tree near the Norway general store, a longtime children's hiding place, was burned by Herman Tedsen to remove a stump. Two shells exploded as he stepped back, hitting his forehead and chest but causing only flesh wounds.
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Norway General Store
Herman Tedsen
Tedsen
Masons Elect Myrtle Judge No 78 Officers
Masons meeting east Thursday elected Agnus J McDonald as worshipful master George Hoffman senior warden Raleigh Greene junior warden Hugh Spires treasurer G McKay secretary Otto M Davis senior deacon Ford Worsham junior deacon Elton Schroeder center steward Lowe junior steward Ray Henry Tyler. Joint installation with the Order of the Eastern Star set for Tuesday December 20, inviting Eastern Star and Masonic fraternity members.
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Myrtle Judge
Agnus J McDonald
George Hoffman
Raleigh Greene
Hugh Spires
G McKay
Otto M Davis
Ford Worsham
Elton Schroeder
Lowe Church
Ray Henry Tyler
Order of the Eastern Star
Eastern Star
The
Marconic Fraternity
Christmas Seals On Sale For Tuberculosis Aid
Christmas Seals have begun selling in the district to prevent and cure tuberculosis in Oregon. A total of 45 dollars has been contributed so far, with donors urged to give one dollar each. Campfire Girls will run a booth in a local store the week before Christmas for stamp purchases.
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Oregon
Contractor Moves East to New Bend Contract
William Weekly, a prominent contractor in this district, leaves Monday for a new contract in the white pine country near Bend. Weekly expresses regret at leaving the equitable climate and rainy Coast country but cites business requirements and hopes to return home eventually.
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William
White Pine
Bend
Local Boy Makes Good in Odd Sockknitting Photo
The Oakland Tribune ran a picture of local celebrity Jimmy Byrne, a sharp southpaw, sewing a sofa pillow with a drawing of a beautiful girl. The image shows Byrne at his craft with a final stitch. Critics doubt the scene, yet it looked striking.
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The
Oakland Tribune
Jimmy Byrne
Byrne
Jimmy
Beverly Hills reader recalls Pearl Buck and travels
A Beverly Hills writer reflects on reading Pearl Buck and meeting her briefly in New York before an election. He recounts Buck’s China connections, meeting Mrs Rogers and Dr Nenaldson on trains, and mentions Buck’s husband a university agriculture professor who studied at Conwell.
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Beverly Hilils
Pearl Buck
Wold
New York
Nenaldson
Peking
Shanghai
Nanking
China
Canton
Ome
Didenge
Muth
Conwell
Aid Holds Xmas Party at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid plans its annual Christmas passing party next Wednesday at the church. Members will meet for a 2:00 p.m. business session, followed by a gift exchange and a covered dish dinner. Hostesses Mesdames Hazelwood, Deyoe, Guerin, Bond, and McHenry will provide coffee cream and sugar.
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Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Aid
Frank Hazelwood
Warren Deyoe
Florence Guerin N E Bond
J S McHenry
Firemen Dance To Benefit Myrtle Point Needy
Myrtle Point fire department runs a relief fund and hosts a Christmas dance to aid the indigent. A room at City Hall collects clothes and food, with proceeds from the December 24 event at the grave pavilion supporting local families.
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Myrtle Point
Fire Department of
Rgravillion
Potluck Dinner For High School Faculty
Mr and Mrs W A Sawyer host the high school faculty for a tomorrow potluck dinner served buffet style. Guests bring covered dishes and enjoy a decorated living room with a Christmas tree candles and ornaments. Games planned include bridge rock and harems.
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W A Sawyer
Messieurs
Mesdames
L P Linn
Clarence Church
John Essman
E C Rickard
Ruth Woodward
Irene Trott
Gertrude Sick
Alice Alverdess
Grace Linn
Oregon Voters profile John D Goss elected state senator
John D Goss, a leader from Southwest Oregon, was elected state senator in the Coos Curry district as a Democrat though backing his Republican rival. His popularity and experience position him to lead in 1933 senate law committees as several veteran lawmakers depart.
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Oregon Voters
Oregon
John D Goss
Southwestera
Coos-Curry
Senate
Goss
Saving Potatoes From Second Freeze
An elderly source tells the Herald that frozen potatoes need not be wasted. By soaking in cold water and cooking in the skins, potatoes frozen during the current cold spell can be saved if they are kept cool but not allowed to freeze a second time.
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Herald
O E S Meeting Planned With Masons Tonight
The Order of the Eastern Star schedules its bi monthly gathering tonight with plans announced for the installation next Tuesday in joint ceremony with the Masonic fraternity. All Eastern Star members and Masons are invited.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Fraternity
Eastern Star
Formal Opening Of Merchandising Hook Up
The E H Norris grocery announces a formal opening as a member of the Red and White organization. This event will be on Saturday with prizes. Sandwiches cake and coffee will be served to visitors. The Red and White system includes merchants of certified character and goods must first be Okayed by the Good Housekeeping Institute.
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E H_ Norris
Red and White
Good Housekeeping Institute
Budget Reductions Highlight County Budget Decrease
County officials report a total budget reduction of 210 426 dollars compared with last year. The newspaper urges citizens to study the budget details to understand how tax money is spent during the county celebration issue.
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Herald
Comipeq
Bridge High School Presents The Other Wise Men Play
Bridge High School presents The Other Wise Men by Van Dyke tonight at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Bridge players star in a Christmas story adaptation and aim to entertain with a staged production.
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van Dyke
Bridge High School Players
Myrtle Point Defeats Bridge 19 to 14 in Thrilling Game
Myrtle Point high school beat Bridge 19 to 14 on a Wednesday afternoon. Key scoring came from Senator Hall and Socks Shelton for Myrtle Point while La Branch and Bryant led Bridge. Illness sidelined several players, forcing Coach Essman to rely on mostly the second team.
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Bob Mast
Sperta
de Luxe
Myrtle Point High School
Bridge High School
Essman
Hall
Shelton
Myrtle Point
la Branch
Bryant
Pat” Richard
Myrtle Point Shields
Mullen
LaBranch
King Bryant
Co Hall
Cribbens
Waterman
Rackleff
Garden Club Postpones Meeting To January 10
The Garden club postpones the next gathering with no December meeting. The January session will be at Mrs Elmer Russell’s home on Fifth Street.
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Garden Club
Mra Elmer Russell
Fifth Street
Half-Year Auto License Window Opens in Myrtle Point
The Pearce garage Myrtle Point agency for auto licenses announces a half-year license option. Those who did not obtain a license for the first half of the year may purchase a half-price license on and after December 2 and through the next three months before the quarter-year license becomes due.
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LH. Pearce
Myrtle Point
Past Matron Club To Meet Tuesday Christmas Party
The Past Matrons club will meet Tuesday December 20 at the home of Mrs Anne Guerin for their annual Christmas party.
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Arrs
Anne Guerin
Woman's Club Holds Annual Christmas Party at City Hall
The Woman's Club will stage its annual Christmas party next Monday at 2 30 PM in City Hall. A Christmas tree will be decorated with ornaments and members will exchange inexpensive gifts as per tradition.
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Woman's Club
Odd Fellows Host Rebekah Dance At Hall
The Odd Fellows entertained the Rebekahs with a lively old time dance at their hall. Music by Joe Barker and Charles Adams kept the floor busy while an oyster supper with pie and coffee concluded the evening. Poor weather limited attendance to six, but the guests enjoyed a splendid time.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Joe Barker
Charles Adams
Accident during home pipe repair injures Forrest Moon
Forrest Moon suffered a severe cramp while attempting to straighten a frozen water pipe at his home. The effort caused a torn ligament and he is now using crutches.
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Forrest Moon
Local Musings on Water, Boxing, and Baseball Wit
Fragmented notes poke fun at plumbing costs and barber shop woes while hinting at boxing management and baseball humor. References to Jim Lewellen Waling Cherneski and a Siena club tennis title mix satire with local sports chatter and political quips about beer and the Volstead Act repeal.
Enjoy Candy Pull At Mullen Home With Bridge Games
A merry grown assembled at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mullen last Thursday night for an old fashioned candy pull. Following the entertainment the guests played bridge and five hundred. Those enjoying the evening's merriment were Misses Gylene Fitzpatrick Ruth Sarton and Mary Johnson Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lewellen Mr and Mrs James Albee James Powers and the host and hostess.
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Lawrence Mullen
Gylene Fitzpatrick
Ruth Sarton
Mary Johnson
Lloyd Lewellen
James Albee James Powers
New Management at Myrtle Point Athletic Promotes December Boxing Card
Tony Camden and Mabe Rist take over Myrtle Point Athletic promising a strong show on December 38. Main bout features Tony from Roseburg versus Babe Riddle with Tex Davidson aiming to even a prior draw. Myrtle Point boxers Kid Mulkey and Gano Sturdivant headline four round bouts, plus George Slagie and other local fighters on the card in Coos County.
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Myrtle Point
Tony’ Camden
Mabe Rist Tee
Hac Keewn
Tony Tr
Roseburs
Farmer
Babe Riddle
Ter Davideed Wale Eine Ee Recen
Davidson
Riddle
Tex
Kid Mulkey
Billy Short Live
Jone Sina Utatin
Gano Sturdivant
George Slagie
Gravelford
Coos County
Holiday Travel Offer Announced For New Year Excursion
G L McKay agent for the company announced a holiday transport plan with roundtrip fares at one cent a mile over western railroad lines. The five day sale runs December 22 to 26 followed by New Year cent a mile fares December 28 to January 2, with a January 4 return limit. Prepaid orders may be delivered as Christmas presents.
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G. L McKay
Grange to Entertain Children Next Sunday
The Grange invites all members to the December 20 meeting with a special program for children. Santa will make a short visit to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Worthy Master M M Schmidt asks all officers to attend, old and new. Bring the children for a good time.
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Santa
M. M Schmidt
Campfire Girls Plan Xmas Sale
The Nissaki Campfire girls plan a Christmas sale of holly mistletoe popcorn balls and home made cookies to pay dues for next year. The sale is set for December 24 at the Myrtle Hotel building if available, otherwise downtown. Orders will be taken ahead of time for holly and mistletoe. Treasurer Alta Miller reports $7.85 in the bank and notes more funds are needed for supplies and dues.
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Nissaki
Myrtle Hotel
Alta Miller
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Jim Lewellen
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