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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

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Many Decrees Given Lately County News

Court notices show multiple divorce complaints and estates with names, locations, and figures. Reeded filings include Latla V Brown vs John L Sieowa Curry county cases and several Littlefield, Williams, Freeland, and Crumrine disputes alongside divorce actions and probate values.

Latla V. Brown John L. Sieowa Curry Charles O Littlefield Retta Littlefield Curry County Myrtle Willams Marvin Williaw William Frank Thorp Phebe Leah Pearl Gwillem Owen C Gwillem Clifford J Freeland Lillian Freeland Archie D. Brown Myrtle M Brown Harvey W Crumrine Nellis Ruby Robbon Ferre Neac D Ray Ruth E Ray Flossie Bell Knight Ruth Cribbins Vancouver Barracks Dependent

Boxing Cards Set for December 18 at Myrtle Point Fairgrounds

Boxing promoter Bill Osborne has scheduled a 38 round program at the Myrtle Point fairgrounds pavilion Friday December 18. Doors open 7 20 pm fights start 8 30 pm no inter bout delays. The card features amateurs and professionals including Timlus and Byrnes with Roy Cederstrom as referee. Tickets are modestly priced as the club plans winter shows.

Bill Osborne Myrtle Point Fairgrounds Tim Timlus Felix Byrnes South Dakota Roy Cederstrom

Myrtle Point Dressing Up For Christmas Parade of Lights

Myrtle Point embraced Yuletide as the Christmas tree was placed on Fifth Street near Spruce with lights and decorations. Electric lights span Spruce Street and store windows glow. Shops will stay open each night next week until Christmas for last minute shoppers.

Myrtle Point Fifth Street Spruce Spruce Street

Junior Woman's Club Hosts Christmas Party At President Home

The Junior Woman's Club plans a Friday evening Christmas party at president Mrs Austin Dodge's home. A brief business meeting precedes games and social time with a gift exchange, and attendees should bring a gift not exceeding 1 58 cents.

Austin Dodge

Plane reseeding at Broadbent by Arval Hazelwood

A large aircraft used for reseeding burned over range near Broadbent on Saturday. Arval Hazelwood led seedings for several stockmen including W T Cement, Newbury, and W M Maser, totaling hundreds of acres in a few hours under clear skies.

Arval Scout Hazelwood Broadbent Hazel Thequille Landing Newbury W. M. Maser

Turtle Nest Found By River Bank Near Camp Bradford

Ray Epperson found a turtle nest on the river bank near Camp Bradford. He brought in two eggs and investigated a nest with seven eggs total. Three eggs were damaged but two hatchlings appear to be thriving. turtles are rarely seen in these garhs.

Ray Epperson Camp Bradford

Bridge Turkey Shoot Plans Set by Civic Club

The Woman's Civic Club of Bridge finalizes plans for a turkey shoot this Sunday December 30 across the highway from the Bridge post office. Lunches will be on sale during the event.

The Woman's Civic Club of Bridge Bridge

Peace Is Subject WCTU Program at Brethren Church

Members of the WCTU met Thursday December 10 at the Brethren church for a peace program. Devotions by Mrs. Druliner and talks on peace by Mrs. Gibson and others, poems read by Mrs. Epperson, magazine articles shared, and refreshments served.

Brethren Church WCTU Harry Druliner W C. Cronk Wioc. U Lester Gibson Ray Epperson Mary T. M. Witte Orlin Lett Peace Action

Arago Wins Hoop Contest Tuesday

Arago defeated Coos River in a Tuesday hoop contest as practice games continue ahead of conference play. The Arago second team also beat a local junior squad, and Arago is set to meet Langlois Friday night before the regular conference season starts January 18 at Arago against Coos River.

Bandon Coquille Junior High Arago Langiols Coos River

Former Local Auto Dealer Dies

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. for James N Mast who died Dec 10 at Mast hospital after months of illness. Interment was at Masonic cemetery Coquille. Born August 15 1900 in Coquille he lived most of his life here and in Myrtle Point. He leaves parents, a sister and a brother plus many relatives.

John Ferguson Henry Fourier Ray Olsen Emma C Fourier George J Fourier Margaret Olsen Arthur G Fourier F W Cregg O C Sanford H A. Young J L Stevens Clara D Gregg Lloyd Gregg Coquille A J Lockwood Nellie Lockwood Marshfield Viviar Bushnell John L Robert H. Bushnell Jim Gurney Ray Johnson Cyrus Johnson Roseline Kurtle Robert Kurtle Tom McNarma Rfe Andrews Fred B Hollister George Kronenberg R. P Hunt R. H Hunt James Harrison Hunt Bandon Mast Hospital R H Hunt Charles H Hunt Eugene Hunt W .S. Smith Schroeder Funeral Home Myrtle Point James N Mast Masonic Cemetery Mast Portland Coos County North Bend RH. Mast Ford Agency R. H. Mast Earl Leslie

Several Receive Jail Sentences In Circuit Court

Elmer Cooper pleaded guilty to petit larceny and drew six months with parole after eight days and 36 days credit. Ralph Grimm admitted reckless driving and got 40 days in county jail with 40 days credit. A C Beckwith pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses with sentence to follow. credits unclear.

Elmer Cooper Cooper Ralph Grimm A. C. Beckwith Pellett Bea Sivendy Garveg

Local oddities and town talk in Myrtle Point notes

A fragmentary column trails local quirks and gossip from Myrtle Point. Mentions Jimmie Albee in overalls near a sign, Postmaster Eton Schrosder, Matt Blohm at Central Staneos, Arch Bushnell chains, and Ed Roberts replaced by Jesse Clamton. Mentions Ruth Hamm, Madame Helen of Bridges, and Eddie Sempert seeking a gun permit.

Myrtle Point Madame Helen of Bridges

Local Marriage Notices From Oregon Counties

Marriage licenses and ceremonies recorded in early December include James D Smith of Marshfield and Muriel Miller of North Bend wed December 10 by Rev Mary Dingman at the Miller home. William Long and Wilma Johnson of Allegany united December 4 by Rev G A Gray at Coquille Methodist parsonage. Theodore Shanks and Dorothea Sauseer of North Bend wed December 11 at St James Episcopal Church. Evans Hartman of Marshfield and Verna Zimmerman of Myrtle Point married December 11 by Rev G A Gray at Coquille Methodist parsonage. Edwin Bigelow and Betty Spindler, both of Marshfield, obtained a marriage license December 15 at the courthouse.

James D Smith Marshfield Muriel Miller North Bend Mary Dingman Ire Miller William Joseph Long Wilma Josephine Johnson Allegany G. A Gray Methodist Parsonage Coquille Theodore A. Shanks Dorothea A. Sauseer R. Lewis Waymire St. James Episcopal Church Evans Hartman Verna Zimmerman Myrtle Point G. A. Gray Edwin James Bigelow Betty Louis Spindler Court House

Christmas Fellowship Observed by Interclass Group

An interclass fellowship organization plans carol singing on Christmas and will provide transportation to bring the merry singers to various community points. Churches will join in prayer gatherings from January 4 to 16 as part of the evangelical outreach effort led by Mygite Pelaty.

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American Made Earl O'Brien Discovers Stepfather Roots

Earl Raymond Moulton O'Brien of New York City, 31, son of the late John Denis O'Brien of Pittsburgh and New York, reveals he only learned at 27 that the man he believed to be his father was in fact his stepfather.

Raymond Moulton O'Brien New York City John Denis O'Brien Pittsburgh New York

Homesteaders Leave Coast Range as Checks Arrive

Homesteaders and families retreat from the Oregon Coast range as the Resettlement Administration acquires isolated farms to return land to forest and recreation use. R. Shelley of Eugene reports checks for 100 tracts totaling about 15,000 acres in Tillamook Yamhill Douglas Lincoln and Lane counties. Many relocate to established communities aided by the RA with plans to assist in buying capital goods. The program funds forest development including fire protection roads trails and recreational units across three camps Nestucca Cape Creek and Shelley.

Oregon Coast Range Resettlement Administration R. Shelley Eugene Coast Hills Tillamook Yamhill Douglas Lincoln Lane Shelley Federal Employment Service Nestucca Cape Creek Dework

Loose Gravel Blamed for Sunday Wreck

A Sunday accident near Tanner Creek involved Mr and Mrs Joe Mact returning from Roseburg. Their car left the road and went into a ditch, with Mrs Mast sustaining minor injuries while others escaped unharmed. Authorities speculate loose gravel as the probable cause.

Joe Mact Roseburg F. & Wright Tanner Creek Mast

Deeds Involving Lands Around Coos Bay and Myrtle Point

Eastern Coos County deeds list transfers including Alta and Paul Lamson to Ernest Wyant in Bandon. Powers to the United States for 16 acres. Timber companies exchanging parcels near Fairview and Phillips. Weyerhaeuser Timber to Coos Bay Lumber for 80 acres. homestead certificate to Robert A. Ray. multiple transfers around Dora Sitkum McKinley Myrtle Point and Powers with properties described by section and proximity to local landmarks.

Alta Paul Lamson Bandon Ernest Wyant West Bandon Albert Powers, Jr Ruth Powers United States of America Powers Field Timber Company Coos Bay Lumber Company Fairview Weyerhaeuser Timber Company Tacoma Wash Wyo Smith Myrtle Point

MP Firemen's Ball Christmas Night

The annual Firemen's Benefit Ball will be held Christmas night December 25 at the VFW hall. Local firemen support civic projects and seek community cooperation. General admission prices apply and music will be provided.

Senior Women Host Guest Night at Myrtle Point

The Myrtle Point Senior Woman's club held their first evening meeting in city hall. It was guest night with an interesting program prepared by Mrs Henry Rosslew after a brief business session and roll call.

Myrtle Point Senior Woman's Club Henry Rosslew

County Arrests Claude Wilker for Unclear Offense

Local police detain Claude Wilker, aged 26, on unspecified suspicions. Report notes he was held for questioning after an incident described only in fragmented text. Further details are unavailable in the source.

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