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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1931
Page
4
The American Legion will sponsor a Community Christmas tree at Spruce and Fifth. On December 24 at 3 PM firemen will hand out candy and nuts to children up to age fourteen near the tree. Needy families should notify firemen by 6 PM that evening to aid in the effort.
Residents urged to contact Mrs Grace La Flamme or local groups to ensure every family receives Christmas cheer. People are asked to look out for neighbors through the Woman's Club Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Grangers firemen Elks and church pastors to prevent anyone from going without.
The Past Matrons' club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Chris Moller's home with ten past matrons present. Bridge games were played and Mrs Harlocker won high score before a refreshments close.
Mrs Frank Zunwalt, not hearing from a son for months, asked Ellensburg authorities about a Milwaukee bound box car victim. She received a photo but the deceased, about 40, differs from her 28 year old son. He carried hamburger meat. officials suspect gas from the train engine in a tunnel caused his death.
About 100 children will present the operetta In Quest of Santa Claus next Tuesday evening in Myrtle Point. Admission is free as a Christmas gift to parents and supporters. Miss Charlotte Bronas directs. Jack Willey offers a Christmas reading and Harnett McKay a tap dance.
County and General Road Funds indebtedness compiled from 1921 list shows totals such as 18,050.78 and 263,662.09 with figures for Coos County and related funds. The county court aims to inform taxpayers about warranty cuts and accumulated debt levels.
The duck hunting season ended at sundown Tuesday with good success in this region. Hunters reported fair luck in swamps southeast of the city as flocks appeared. the shorter season was prompted by a federal proclamation due to a poor nesting season.
The notice invites wisers to the Masonic ball on the first and third Thursdays each month. Leta Arnold and Mabel Dement are listed as Worthy Matron and Secretary respectively.
Report of dairy meetings across the county promoting a herd sire study using the herediacope devised by Professor Graves. Focus includes sire registration, daughter production comparisons, and a bull exchange program as dairymen plan monthly sessions through January at multiple sites. Local notices mention illnesses and a fatality in the community.
In the County Court of Coos County Oregon the estate of W Ramsey requests a court order to sell real property in Myrtle Point. The citation names Edith Ramsey Ruth Ramsey Hansen Minnie Ramsey Hosman and other heirs at law and sets a Dec 1 1991 hearing at Coquille for approval of the sale of Lot 4 Block 23 Brown's Addition Myrtle Point Oregon per plat on file.
Public notice records show a citation issued by Judge F Thompson of the County Court of Oregon. The document was entered on November 19 1981 with publication dates noted as November 19 and December 7 1938. Clerk Robt Ro Watson signed with deputy A He Bender.
County warrants are not in desperate need. Banks avoid them as they cannot be quickly turned into cash, though some accept them at discount. County finances are not in narrowed straits.
All Knights urged to attend at Woodman hall with emphasis on visiting members. Lyle Knight and C C Johnston sign the notice representing K of BR and the 8 group.
Myrtle Point toppled Arago 43 to 19 with a 27 to 9 surge in the fourth quarter. Arago’s lineup included Cornwell Miller Farmer Sinko Robison Jenkins while Myrtle Point featured Myers Powrie Ray Wagner Rickard and subs Easman Schroeder Pearson Einsman. Powrie scored 19 points and Rickard 14 for Myrtle Point, Farrier had 6 for Arago.
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