New Officers Installed at Myrtle Point Chamber Meeting
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting Tuesday December 20 since officer elections. Jesse Clinton was installed as president after protests, with K Ho Hansen as vice president Elton Schroeder secretary treasurer and directors I Summerling O Bempert Robert Tucker and John Bellon elected. A North Bend chamber resolution opposed lowering the county school per capita tax, while Ed Miller of the Coast Highway Association described the group and its 22 chamber members and wide service area.
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Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Jesse Clinton
K Ho Hansen
Elton Schroeder
Summerling O. Bempert
Robert Tucker
John Bellon
North Bend Chamber
Ed Miller
The
Coast Highway Association
Arong
Chambers of Commerce
Midnight Blaze Destroys Mat At Maple Street Church Window
A grass mat hung in a Four Square church window on Maple Street caught fire just after midnight. Neighbor Mary Penrod alerted the blaze, a guest fought the flames and moved the burning mat into the street. Chief Hughes warns only trained firefighters may drive the truck to avoid equipment damage.
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Maple Street
Four Square
Penrod
Hughes
Unusual Accident At Home Injures Edwin Schroeder
A woman slipped on a newly waxed floor at home and fell onto the heel of her foot, causing a painful bruise to the end of her spine. The injury was not serious.
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Edwin Schroeder
Insurance Inspector Jesse Clinton touring Myrtle Point area
Insurance Inspector Jesse Clinton reports Hall of Middinnville has been in the community for days as inspector of a fire insurance company. Clinton was in Myrtle Point Tuesday and Wednesday, covering Broadbent Halls Creek and Arrowster Valley, appraising property.
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Jesse Clinton
Hall
Midinnville
Myrtle Point
Halls Creek
Arewster Valley
Will Rogers on Politics and Global Insight
The author defends writing on international affairs and notes his travels through Japan China and Manchuria to gain knowledge. He argues readers doubt his expertise but cites experience in Mexico Nicaragua and India and claims such exposure informs his commentary.
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Will Rogers
Japan
China
Manchuria
Far East
Hollywood
Rogers
Mexico
India
Europe
Bathie
Woman's Club Holds Christmas Party at City Hall
A pleasant Christmas meeting of the Woman's Club was held Monday afternoon at city hall. A brief business session preceded carols and a talk by Mary Davenport on Christmas scala. Santa Claus, impersonated by Mrs Floyd Summers, gave gifts to members while others stayed for games and dainty refreshments.
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Womans Club
City Hall
Mary Davenport
Santa Claus
Mra Floyd Summers
Medford Plans June 1934 Oregon State and City Anniversary
The Medford Chamber of Commerce announced celebrations in Medford Oregon during the second week of June 1934. The event marks Oregon's 75th anniversary and Medford's 50th anniversary with an invitation extended to local citizens to attend.
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State of
Oregon
Medford
Relief Committee Forms To Aid Winter Hardship
A central committee comprised of firemen chamber of commerce community chest lodges and clubs will coordinate winter relief efforts. Due to unemployment and a cold spell that froze many vegetables the traditional Christmas trees and baskets are canceled this year. needy residents will receive food presents instead.
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Firemen Chamber of Commerce Community Chest
Orange Enjoys Christmas Program at Myrtle Grange
Myrtle Grange No 289 opened in due form with Worthy Master M M Schmidt. A festive lectured program featured recitations and songs such as Somebody's Picture and Holy City. Santa visited, Arthur Brown and Henry Gustafsen spoke, and officers were installed. Next meeting January 3 1933 will be an 11 day event with potluck dinner.
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Myrtle Grange No 289
M M Schmidt
Kathrin Summertin
Holy City
Gladys Detlefsen
Santa Claus
Maxine Rackleff
Evelyn Bones
E G Ranton
O H Clarke
Nicky
Detlefsen
Ting O Ling
Katheryn Summertin
Santa
Arthur Brown
Distret
Henry Gustafsen
Pioneer Grange
Grange
Oll Januay
VFW and Auxiliary Host Potluck Supper Event
The VFW and auxiliary plan a 7 p m Friday potluck supper at Schroeder hall. It asks attendees to bring a Christmas tree trimmings and notes a tree for youngsters with lower limbs for children to trim. Bags of candy will be given to children during the evening.
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VFW
Schroeder Hall
Christmas Candle Light Exchange at Presbyterian Church
The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church hosts a candle light Christmas exchange tonight at the mange. A program aligns with the party theme and offers several candle games for entertainment. Angel food cake and hot chocolate will be served to finish the evening.
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C. E
Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian Church
Mange
Benefit Dance Aids Myrtle Point Fire Department Relief
A benefit dance organized by Myrtle Point fire department members will be held at Schroeder Hall. Proceeds go to the relief fund for Myrtle Point and nearby areas, with fire department members urging all citizens to support the charitable effort.
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Myrtle Point
Schroeder Hall
Fire Department
Frosty Pavement Accident Injures Two Boys
While driving a friend's car last Thursday night George Clarino lost control on frosty pavement near Tanner creek and plunged 73 feet down a remote embankment. Woodrow sustained a compound leg fracture and head cuts, Archie bruises and shock. both were treated at Mast hospital.
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George Clarino
Remote
Joseph Gullivan
Clarino
Woodrow
Archie
Tanner Creek
Sveral
Woodrow Clarine
Mast Hospital
Myrtle Point Club Show Delivers Thrilling Local Fight Night
Under new management the Myrtle Point Athletic Club presented a top exhibi tion with fans energized at every bout. Tony Camden defeated Jack Farmer in eight rounds, Babe Riddle beat Tex Davidson, Kid Mulkey King John Chong drew with Gano Sturdivant, and George Slagle. A charity bout is planned soon.
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Myrtle Point Athletic Club
Myrtle Point
Real
Tony Camden
Jack Farmer
Roseburg
Fens
Babe Riddle
Tex Davidson
Coquille
Kid Mulkey
John Chong
Billy Short
Gan
Santa Claus Visits Myrtle Point Children Friday and Saturday
A Myrtle Point group on Spruce Street hosts an event letting local children see and talk with Santa Claus. The visit on Friday and Saturday includes treats and toys arranged by residents to benefit the town’s youngsters.
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Myrle Point
Santa Claus
Spruce Street
Myrtle Point
Sante
Christmas Party for Past Matrons of the Eastern Star
Past matrons gathering at Mrs Thomas Guerin's Spruce Street home features festive decorations and a candlelit tree. Social hour, short meeting, and Christmas gift exchange followed by refreshments for fifteen attendees. Officers elected: Lester Dement president, Guerin vice president, R H Lemon secretary, Lester Dement treasurer.
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Eastern Star
Thomas Guerin
Spruce Street
Lester Dement
R H Lemon
P W Laird
Elmer Russell
Ray Dement
Charles Harlocker
John Arnold
Belle Whitaker
WE. Lundy
N G W Perkins
Henry Rosslow
A C Chase
Ralph Kring
Bud Emery
Reconstruction Finance Loan Deal Explained for Coos County
A county court communication outlines a Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan of 346 108 dollars to Coos County, repaid to the State of Oregon in five equal annual installments at 3 percent interest. Collateral includes motor vehicle and highway funds, with funds to aid unemployed residents.
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D. ¥. Thompson
Cops County
Finance Corporation
Stata
State
Oregon
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Independents Triumph in Local Junior High Basketball Clash
The Myrtle Point junior high team defeated neighboring logging community representatives 43 to 26 on December 19. Powrie led Myrtle Point with 16 points in a close, well played game highlighted by strong team defense and lively offense.
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Ha Heise
Myrtle Point
Schroeder
Powrie
Group Aid Needy Through Local Assembly of God Commissary
In Myrtle Point the Assembly of God church commissary department distributed 39 clothing items to the indigent in October and 78 in November. December is expected to surpass past records as 60 pairs of socks were donated in one day, signaling community confidence in their distribution.
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Myrtle Point
Assembly of God Church
Abi
Ford V-8 upkeep course opens at Portland Ford garage
Victor Ballanger a Portland Ford Motor Company instructor opened a two night session on proper maintenance of the new Ford V-8 at the Ford garage Guille Wednesday night. The last session will be held tonight lead by Ballanger with expert instruction and demonstration of maintenance practices.
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Victor Ballanger
Portland
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Guille
Joint Installation of Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge Held
The Eastern Star and Masonic fraternity conducted a joint installation in the Masonic hall on Tuesday night with about 60 attendees. K. K. Hansen served as installing officer for the A F and A M and M I. G. L. McKay led the Eastern Star. Refreshments were served at the close.
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Eastern Star
Masonic Fraternity
Masonic Hall
K. K. Hansen
A. F
A. M
M.I. G. L. McKay
Taxpayers Have Chance To Save Delinquent Taxes
The county court delays the delinquent tax sale to December 31 1927 and offers relief. Owners of property with 1927 taxes delinquent and foreclosed may have the sale withheld if 50 percent or more is paid before the date. Refunds of penalties and 60 percent of interest apply if taxes are paid in full.
Frank Young Returns From City Pumping Station Duty
Frank Young came home Tuesday night after serving a week at the municipal pumping station where workers labored round the clock during the extreme cold to keep the water supply in operation.
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Frank Young
Illness Strikes Latham Family Affects Post Office Help
Mrs. R C Latham became severely ill with flu on Tuesday and was bedridden. Her daughter Gladys and husband Mr Latham also fell ill, prompting Mrs C E Huling to assist at the Post Office in his absence.
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R. C. Latham
Gladys
Latham
C. E. Huling
Christmas Play Delights School Auditorium Crowd
The Junior high school presented a Christmas entertainment with eighth grade singers Christmas carols and two one act skits in the junior high auditorium to a large audience.
Logging workers report for Edenridge contract on Wednesday
The town welcomed the news that 24 workers, described as suckers and fallers, will report for the Coos Bay Lumber company's Edenridge logging contract on Wednesday, signaling a hopeful lead into the Christmas season and the coming year.
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Coos Bay
Edenridge
Presbyterian Sunday School Plans Friday Christmas Party
The Presbyterian Sunday School will hold a Christmas party Friday at 8 p m in the church parlors. The program features recitations dialogues and carols by a junior choir of ten girls with audience songs. Santa Claus will appear bringing treats for the children.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Santa Claus
C E S Honors 1932 Matron Clara McKay
Mrs Clara McKay was honored by her Eastern Star officers with a sherbeteet last Thursday at the final meeting. A potluck lunch and cards followed the chapter as part of the celebration.
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Clara McKay
Eastern Star
R N A Chapter Honors Memory of Ida Hamblen
Royal Neighbors in Myrtle Point mourn the death of Ida Hamblen of Portland, a state supervisor. Her passing, after a two week illness possibly connected to a recent fall, led to a subdued meeting and cancellation of social plans. Funeral services occurred in Portland with burial in Salem. Hamblen was a long-time supporter, visiting Myrtle Point annually and aiding the local order's success.
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Ida Hamblen
Portland
Salem
Hamblen
Myrtle Point
Hazelton Patriarch L. L. Hazelton Nearing End In Eugene
Word from Monday reaches his daughters Marjorie Carol Lethe and Belva Hazelton of this city that L L Hazelton is critically ill in Eugene with heart trouble now compounded by complications and not expected to survive.
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Marjorie
Carol
Lethe
Belva Hazelton
L. L
Christmas seal sale aids tuberculosis fund
The sale of Christmas seals has raised slightly over 260 for the community. Campfire Girls helped by a booth in a local store making a final appeal to those who have not yet bought the stickers. Urges remaining responders to return money or stamps promptly to complete the report.
Community Christmas Program Sunday at High School
A splendid community Christmas program is planned for Sunday night at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The event features carols, anthems, plays, solos, and a pantomime with a large cast directed by Miss Linn, including Elma Russell, Robert Clarke, Georgia Mae Moller, and many others.
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Elma Russell
Bobbie Burns
Eleanor Breuer
Robert Clarke
Robert Powrie
Delbert Steele
Fearis
Georgia Mae Moller
Beatrice Abel
Paul Breuer
Lucile Summerlin
T C Summerlin
R_ G Ranton
Ralph Kringbass
Henry Schroeder
Leonard Ranton
Joanne Perrott
Marguerite Sunstrup
Hazel Fredenburg
Lynn Hoover
Leonard Shelton
Miss Linn
Elsie Moller
Bret Clarke
Delbert
Hobbie Burns
North Fork fete marks release of Sir
A fragmented item notes an event at the North Fork involving a person named Sir and a figure Fred Hobeot. The archival text is incomplete but implies a ceremonial or celebratory release or fete connected to these names.
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Fete
North Fork
Fred Hobeot
Tia
Local Wedding Ties Blanche and Ranton Family in Belieu Street Home
A wedding of local interest occurred at Pee ated it serpenege Mile worlk. Mrs Blanche we ot de ony and the Farat tee uate of ee te Ranton, long known here, will residence in the Belieu property on B street.
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Pee
Blanche We Ot de
Belieu
B Street
Accident Victim Bill Mullen Improves Before Christmas
Friends report logger Bill Mullen of Mycle Point is recovering well from skull fractures. He rests comfortably with little pain, and his mother Mrs. George Mullen has returned to his bedside. Doctors had planned a cast but he was strapped instead.
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Bill Mullen
Mycle Point
Siad
George Mullen
TIE SHIPMENT Signals Tide of Cash for Myrtle Pointer Area
Southern Pacific orders several carloads of tiles to be shipped soon, releasing cash in the Myrtle Pointer region as signs of affluence emerge. The impending shipment expects to turn over funds locally and boost the economy.
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Southern Pacific Company
McCracken Freight Line Stops. Central Transfer Expands
Report to the Herald states the McCracken freight line ceased operations in the territory on Tuesday, December 20. Central Transfer Company of Bandon plans a new run to cover the gap left by McCracken’s halt.
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the Herald
McCracken
Central Transfer Company
O S Bandon
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Mra
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Hold Mechanic School
Stagg
Thomas Nelson Metcalf
Iowa State College
University of Chicago
Alonzo Stagg
Jupe
R.N. A
Thorn
Parsoriage
Gappy
Gertie
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