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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1931

Page

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Chamber Plans January Meeting and Scout Funds

The chamber of commerce will elect officers at the January meeting on the second Tuesday. A committee of Creten Harlocker and Belloni was named to nominate president vice president secretary and eight directors. Elton Schroeder reported three Myrtle Point Boy Scout troops with 27 scouts and noted financing concerns with local groups and possible national aid.

Chamber of Commerce Hamm On Nation Elmer Russell Jenson Creten Chas. Harlocker John Belloni Hhe Elton Schroeder Myrtle Point E A Brittain Coos Dongman San Francisco Brittan National Schroeder Jay Schriefer Ellie Gant

Death of Edason Carpenter at age nine in Oregon

Edason Carpenter died along a road near Eugene on December 14 after a toothache. coroners ruled hyperacidity. He had served as a school clerk in Remote, then Crow, and moved with family to Crow Orr on Ritchey’s land. Survived by son Dannie in Willow Creek, CA, brothers George in Medford and John in Newark, NJ, plus many friends and church members.

Eugene Ore Edason Carpenter Fisher Tme Dea Remote Crow Orr R. L. Ritchey Dannie Carpenter Willow Creek Calif George Medford John Newark NJ The Presbyterian Church

Mass Meeting Set in Myrtle Point on January 10

A mass meeting in Myrtle Point is planned for January 10 at the Union High School auditorium. J J Hansacker of the National Council for Prevention of War will address attendees and urge a strong vote for proportionate world disarmament ahead of the Geneva conference on February 2, 1932.

Herald Myrtle Point J J Hansacker National Council For Prevention of War Geneva Switzerland Union High School

Woman's Club Christmas Meeting Next Monday

The Woman's Club will hold a Christmas afternoon event at City Hall with a tree light refreshments and a program. Members will exchange gifts under 15 cents and plan to assemble baskets for the needy.

Woman's Club Wompx Ee and Eee Oy Vomeins

Lee Woman's Club Meeting at Clark Home

The Lee Woman's Club met at Mrs Mae Clark's home on Thursday. Members quilted a club quilt before the business session led by vice-president Mrs Berta Willson. Visitors included Mrs Ike Chandler and Mrs Mary Baker. Next meeting will be at Mrs Williams.

Lark Mast Harmon Seema Norma Johnson E Johnson Grant High School Portland Banyver Smith Hughes Myrtle Point Union High School Lee R Taewin Dee Massa

Christmas Program Shines at Local Churches

The Methodist church held a splendid Christmas program last Sunday evening with a processional by Sunday school pupils and choir. The singing was enjoyed, and young children on the program added a pleasing touch. The Preabyeariee congregation joined with Methodists, and next Sunday evening the Christian church and Presbyterians will join the Methodists in their service.

Methodist Church Christian Church

Juniors Edge Riverton In Close High School Clash

At the alumni auditorium last Friday night the Myrtle Point juniors edged Riverton 13 to 11 in a fast, substitution light game. The Riverton used several substitutes and led 6 to 4 at halftime before Myrtle Point rallied to win by two points.

Riverton Myrtle Point Boys

Girl Suffers Fractured Skull Riding Horse

A sixteen year old Douglas County girl on horseback collided with a truck while en route to Medford. Her skull was crushed and she remains in critical condition. Local coverage notes ongoing funeral attendances for Lloyd Wise and community events postponed due to his death.

James Devereaux Marshfield H D Bones Corbin Evelyn Bobbie Lloyd Wise Gaylord Walter Newbury Jas. Devereaux F .D. Medlock H. D Bones Corbin Bones AD. Sherman P. Harrington W. P Lear J. D. Hayes L L Strong Keith Black J. C. Warner Willie Warner Glen Gram Edna Bud Grant Adolphus Hayes Medford Oold Douglas Russ Wight The Bay Wright Keizer Hospital Robert Swenson A.J. Nelson Drain Oregon Anna Lemon Nelson Swenson Wee Bell Wise Toreiner Lieyd Wies

Two Arago Ladies Host 4 H Club Girls Party

Mrs. Marvin Shaw and Mrs. Leo Hearing hosted a Friday afternoon Christmas party for 4 H sewing club members. Girls exchanged gifts, decorations and refreshments followed games, with attendance including Bernice Gillespie, Helen Hearing, Anita Milani and others. Adolph Habberly of Walla Walla and Houston Robison from Ashland are visiting relatives for the holidays.

Marvin Shaw Leo Hearing Shaw Bernice Ardu Gillespie Helen Hearing Anita Milani Lena Davis Louise Dornath Marjorie Hill Iris Barklow Annie Deardorff Mary Helen Jean Watkins Violet Dornath Carolina Vetch the Hoatessen

Nazareth Church Cantata Singers Planned Sunday Night

Nazareth will present a cantata on Sunday night with Russell directing and Miss Claudis Parker leading. Mrs Georgia El Moller and Mrs spAlls Dement headline a list of vocalists and a group of male performers including Henry Schroeder and Arthur a nett.

Willey in Army at Presidio and West Point prep

Earl Willey a Union high school graduate of 1930 has been visiting here this week renewing acquaintances. He serves with the 30th infantry at the Presidio San Francisco and attends school as preparation to enter West Point. He was recently promoted to private first class and left for home in Eugene today planning to depart for San Francisco Saturday.

Earl Willey Union High School Earl 30Th Infantry Presidio San Francisco West Point Eugene

Epworth League Elects Cabinet Members at Meeting

Epworth League cabinet members and several longtime members met at the Methodist parsonage Friday for election of officers and planning. Officers elected include President Cora B First Vice President Anne Gill Second Vice President Helen Gill Edward Bender Selma Latham Julian Leatherman Secretary Milton Schroeder Pianist Gladys Latham. Other attendees included Chas Leatherman Mary Evans Leonard Harlow Banton and Rev E G Banton. Remaining members will assist with watch night party ring convention and summer institute with plans now for a young peoples watch next Thursday evening.

Epworth League Old Faithfuls Methodist Parsona Fol Ns Ss Maneh Cora B Chas. Leatherman Mary Evans Leonard Harlow Banton E G. Banton

Eden Valley School Christmas Program Brightens Isolated District

Eden Valley school under teacher Kathryn H Smith held a Christmas entertainment with cedar boughs holly and a twelve foot tree. Students Lincoln Delp Nelle Delp Gertie Delp Arnold Gibson Hugh Gibson Mary Delp and Inez Gibson performed songs recitations and playlets. The crowd joined in singing and games then ladies and the teacher provided a modest reception before a two week vacation.

Eden Valley Kathryn H Smith Lincoln Delp Nelle Delp Gertie Delp Arnold Gibson Hugh Gibson Mary Delp Inez Gibson

Bridge and Evergreen Granges Plan Meeting

Bridge and Evergreen Granges discuss cooperative milk delivery and a New Year watch party. Delegates form program, games, and attendance plans. Christmas program at the church features a full nativity and a star drill.

Agriculture Committee H Brown Irene Hatfield Evergreen Range Bridge Grange Grange Frank Herker Portland Bonnie Jean Billings Lord Fauntleroy Coxtrime Ray Beckett King Winter Constance Knight Genevieve Johnson Lynn Culver Jack Irost Wilda Beckett Snow Fairy Mary Louise Culver Virginia Lake Virginia Beckett Margaret Zane Ruby Johnson Penn Howard Maxine Scarborough Marian Bryant Austin Bryant Billy Corpe Byron van Alstein Clarence Lapham Helen James Myrtle Beckett Shirley Nixon Mary Alice Corpe Aleta Bryant Marval Brode Osmmy Jane Mia al- Yrt Ponecast Olver Clarke Carl Ehrich

Christmas Program at Broadbent Church Delights Crowd

Vi ola Hoffman organized a Christmas program at the Broadbent church with a large audience. A bountiful noon basket dinner followed, then a message by Mr. Ervin and wife on Love. The evening featured recitations, songs, a pageant, and a joint program by Grover Gibbs, Roderick Herrmann, and others, with plans for future gatherings.

Edith Wolf Edward Hoffman the Wolff Jesus Ervin

Milkevbra Fire: Two Youths Cited After Gunfire Near Baker Home

In Myrtle Point this week Al Baker faced danger while milking when a rifle fired twice, bullets striking his shirt. Police found two young lads shooting near the Baker residence and gave them a lecture on firearm use within town limits.

Myrtle Point al Baker Baker Home

Postoffice Sees Record Receipts Amid Holiday Gap

Local postoffice reports no holiday activity in the latter part of last week. Saturday receipts doubled compared with a year ago and daily totals have run about 25 percent higher than the corresponding day last year, according to Postmaster B C Schneider.

B. C. Schneider

Girl's Skull Fractured By Falling Timber

Stella Barklow 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Barklow is in Mast hospital with a fractured skull after a timber fell during Church of the Brethren remodeling. She called the men to dinner when a scaffolding tore down. She has regained consciousness despite a bad headache. Another girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Root, was struck but only a bump on the head.

Stella Barklow Isaac Barklow Mast Hospital Church of the Brethren Ostella Louis Root

PUMP MAN AT WATER PLANT ON FULL TIME

Council considers hiring the city water pump attendant full time. Marshal Bert Pearson and city officials note sidewalk repairs, recent ground work, and order removal of outdated structures. The meeting lists attendees including Recorder and McNair Kring Beruer.

Crag Ot Baers Bert Pearson En McNair Kring, Beruer

Teachers Vacation Plans Highlight Oregon Coast Distance

The article lists high school and senior faculty vacation plans across Oregon. Names include Miss Smith near Monmouth, Miss Mascher in Los Angeles, Mrs. Abels aiming for Portland, Miss Austin at Coos River, and Miss Bogard near Bandon, with several others traveling to Portland, Seattle, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and Myrtle Point.

Mises Lill Smith Monmouth Mascher Los Angeles Trice Abels Portland Velm Austin Coos River Misa Bogard Bandon Jegie Summers Junction City Charlotte Brosius Seattle Eleanor Bjorkqvist Menlo Park Palo Alto California Pearl Dodele

Teacher Weds in Hawaii Miss Laivo Marries Army Lieutenant

Former Tre Point teacher Miss Laivo wed Lieut William Perry of the United States Army in Hawaii. The ceremony linked the couple to a broad circle of friends from Tre Point and the local community awaits further congratulations.

Missis Hedge Lal Metre Point Bandon Hondale Hawaii Mise Laivo William Perry Perry Min

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