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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

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Juniors Feted Friday Night at Xmas Party

Junior Woman's Club members and guests gathered Friday at president Austin Dodge's home on Eleventh Street for a Christmas party. A paper on American Citizenship was read by Mrs Edgar Hickard, with health sale reports, grab bag proceeds, novel contests by Miss Rose Smith, and prizes awarded. Gifts of candy figures were distributed, followed by refreshments for members and guests.

Austin Dodge Eleventh Street Edgar Hickard Coos County Eugene Laird Harold Carver Rose Smith Wayne Carver Raleigh Green Bugens Laird Eleanor Breuer Och Miss Smith Ruth Darton Ake John Moore de Norous Edger Nichard Fl Mo Knight Ward Evona Raleigg Greene Harton Stemmie Anastus Dodge Bruce Henry Eugene Laird Waldemar Gurney Earla Mac Andrews Jane Hope Paula Breuer Hildred Rodel Ruth Burton Mra Moure

Townsend Club Names nominees for next officers

The Townsend club met at Townsend hall with President A A Scheffer in charge. Nominating committee presented petitions and named nominees for president and board posts to be voted on in four weeks. A program included piano, readings, dances, and a Hill Billy orchestra with Bert Myers Roy Stevens and A H Benders, plus a talk by Mr Volkmar.

Townsend Club Townsend Hall A A &Ehriefer Congress United States Ron Posed K Ho Hanson Foow Burkner John Ba Wolham Ido Wits Ao Scheffer Clarkoce Presdert Hom MacLean Wi Faike Bender Sam Johnston Hayeres Calvin Raynds F Bond Boker Volkma Horace Wa Port Tara Willard Wayne Ff Neides Mra LD Beheu Lee Ray Joe Laird Mra Fo Vane Hl Benders Mr 4 Volkmar

Local Boxing Card Pleases Fans at Myrtle Point

A Myrtle Point Fairgrounds boxing card drew a large crowd with Kid Schrader and Kid Reed winning early bouts by decision. Chuck Hedges outpointed Bud Norris in four rounds, Billy Reeves stopped Paul Stibbits, Ray Brandon beat Dutch Marvin by decision, Hugh Hamilton KOed Evdie land, and Ringwater edged Byrnes in the main event despite Byrnes’s late pressure as fans hailed the show.

Myrtle Point Fairgrounds Kid Schrader Kid Reed Rong Chuck Hedges Bud Norris Billy Reeves Paul Stibbits Ray Brandon Dutch Marvin Brandon Hugh Hamilton Myrtle Point Evdie Land Reedsport Tim Timius Jock Ringwater Felix Byrnes Ringwater Byrnes Felix Jack Althoughyrnes

Drivers Injured In Friday Wreck At First And Spruce

The Friday night collision at the First and Spruce street intersection left both drivers injured. Nelson Wilson of Washington required hospital care and Roy Osborne of Coquille sustained facial cuts and was dismissed after treatment. Mrs Wilson’s seat was injured enough to bend the steering wheel. both cars suffered heavy damage.

First Spruce Streets Nelson Wilson Washington Roy Osborne Coquille

Land Office Schedules Timber Sale Across Multiple Oregon Sections

Land Office in Roseburg announces a timber sale on Tuesday January 5 at 10 am. Tracts lie in Lane County near Cottage Grove and Wolf Creek, Polk County near Dallas and Willamina, Linn and Clackamas counties, and several locations in Douglas Benton and Polk counties with sections 35 34 27 23 7 11 29 230 0 29 33 14 and others. Public notice lists tract locations including Beav er Creek Engle Creek and Siuslaw region with nearby towns Fairview Dallas and Cottage Grove.

George Finley The Roseburg Roscburg Lane County Cottage Grove Ose Willamina Polk County Poodle Nels Crooks Sec Eugene Wolf Creek Beaver Creek Linn County Albans Engle Creek Clackamas County Fataceda Douglas County Anluuf Welton Dalian Dallas Benton County Asvieo Fairview

FFA Father Son Banquet Honors Dads and Members

About 140 fathers and sons attended the Putuee Farmer Association FFA banquet in the high school auditorium last Thursday. The program featured musical numbers, a future-focused talk by OSC economist Prof He l D Scudder, student performances, and honorary FFA degrees conferred by Robert Lundy with remarks from Ellis Dement and George Jenkins.

Putuee Farmer Association of Mooh Acheo Amelia Res Barr The Brethren Church Kenneth Barkdoll Ralph Clinton Harold Hayes Faye Youngenng Tha’ Buver Daddy Arthur Hermann Walter Laird OSC Leonomist Scudder T R Haberly Ergeatine Luthy Sam Demont FFA Ruth Smith Earl Hoover Zella Moon Robert Bob) Lundy Linn Ellis Dement Coos County

Council Orders Added Manhole In City Street

The city council met at city hall with Mayor E Barker and councilors present. It ordered a new manhole be placed in the curb on the east side of Sixth street between Ash and Alder. The article notes the treasurer's bond amount at 96 060.

E Barker Brewer Kring Sumerlin Mrvison Evans Sixth Street Ash Alder

New Capital Urged to Revive Old Mining Districts

A Idaho mining column laments decades of decline in the Salmon mountain and Upper Johnson creek districts and urges eastern capital to fund modern equipment. It notes old prospects like Galena City, Divilbills mill, Granite Center, and Nugget Patch lie abandoned, with only rock piles and a few cabins remaining.

Salmon Mountain Johnson Creek Poverty Creek Galena City Aittle Divilbills Granite Center Skun Yale Salmon Gulch

Eastern Stars Hold Gift Fest for Retiring Matron

Last Thursday evening the past matrons of the Eastern Star held a floral degree for retiring matron Mrs Raleigh Greene. They presented her with a large basket of flowers and a past matron jewel. Otto Davis also gave a gift on behalf of her officers. In the dining room a lake scene with 17 white swans displayed plants for officers.

The Eastern Star Raleigh Greene Otto Davis

Pastor Gibson resigns. Cornwall to lead Myrtle Point church

Rev James L. Gibson resigns as pastor of the Assembly of God church in Myrtle Point after several years. E J Cornwall, formerly of Barston and now in Ukiah California, will take charge of the pulpit Sunday. Nev and Mrs Gibson and family plan to stay in Myrtle Point for now.

James L. Gibson Assembly of God Church Myrtle Point E J. Cornwall Barston Ukiah Calif Nev Mra Gibson

Christmas and New Year Wishes From The Herald

The Herald sends warm Yuletide greetings and best wishes for a joyful Christmas. The message extends hope for happiness and a bright New Year, with wishes for contentment and prosperity for readers.

Powers Couple Wed In Coquille Licensed Ceremony

Miss Verna Ray a Powers third grade teacher married William Earl Powers in Coquille on December 73 1936. After the ceremony they traveled to Vernonia to spend Christmas with the bride’s parents and will return for the January 4 school opening.

Verna Ray Powers William Earl of Powers Coquille Vernonia

Merry Christmas Nit Wit praises Silent Sam and mischief

A humorous note from The Nit Wit laments a dismal Herald window display of odd characters and anatomical quirks, credits Silent Sam for the scene, and jokes about clumsy clock and watch repairers while referencing local theater notices and holiday wishes.

Sam Herald

Royal Neighbors Hold Initiation Meeting at Home

Under deputy Mrs. R Lemon the Royal Neighbors held an initiation Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W Lee Ray instead of the VFW hall. About 30 members attended and Mrs. Frank Whittington joined. Biscuit and coffee were served after the event by Mrs. Joe Mast, Mrs. R H Lemon, Mrs. John Felsher and Mrs. AL.

R. Lemon Royal Neighbors W Lee Ray VFW Hall Frank Whittington Joe Mast R. H. Lemon John Felsher AL. Volkmar

An Xmas Card From Bandon

A Seventh Grade student Fred Reimann sends thanks for school aid after a fire destroyed the Bandon school. He notes the rebuilding began October 8 and expresses hope for a better start and continued schooling.

Bandon Fred Reimann

County Ar rests A C Beckwith Five Year Sentence With Stay

County arrests A C Beckwith who pled guilty to obtaining money by false pretenses and receives a five year state penitentiary sentence with a 30 day stay and parole at 30 days. Roy Miles Crockett, 27, was arrested December 18 at Marshfield on trapping without a license and possession of deer meat in closed season. He pled not guilty on the first charge and bail was set at 100 dollars. on the second charge he pled guilty and was fined 50 dollars plus costs.

A C. Beckwith Roy Miles Crockett Marshfield G N_ Bolt

Injury Revealed After Wreck Near Tanner Creek

Mr and Mrs Joe Mast were in a traffic wreck near Tanner Creek on December 13. At first only Mrs Mast was thought injured but an X ray on Monday showed Mr Mast suffered a broken right shoulder.

Joe Mast Tanner Creek

New Year's Eve Show at Hilando Theater Features Wheeler and Woolsey

A special midnight program at the Hilando Theater includes Wheeler and Woolsey in Mumbo’s Boys along with the regular evening program. Petrone invites patrons to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with a 6 p.m. show.

Wheeler Woolsey Hilando Theater Petrone

Death Claims Aged Resident In Myrtle Point

Maria Lundy died at 11 18 p m Wednesday December 33 1906 after a month long heart illness at her Myrtle Point home. She lived in the town 38 years with husband Ferris Lundy and two sons Howell and Verne. They had a golden anniversary in 1931 and earlier homesteaded in Kansas before moving to Oregon.

Maria Lundy Myrtle Point John Berate Kansas Glen Elmer Ferris Lundy Howell Verne Border Street L. P Linn Sixth Street Lundy Methodist

Norway Station Robbed Friday

The Norway service station near the Norway General Store was robbed about 1 30 Friday morning. A large cash loss and damage to pumps and hoses occurred. Police expect two Myrtle Point youths tied to the incident soon. Herman Tedeon says new pumps, latest design, will be installed promptly.

Norway Norway General Myrtle Point Herman Tedeon Norway Store

Christmas Card Bears Ashes Of Felsheim Home At Bandon

A Christmas card sent to Mr and Mrs Louis Felsheim editor of the Western World depicts The Old Fireside near the ruins of their hilltop home in Bandon by the Sea. The note praises the city’s spirit as it rebuilds after the fire.

Louis Felsheim Ban Bandon-by-the-Sea Felsheims Felsheim Mendon Mr. Felsheim

City Arrests Extended Time Despite Dry Season

The governor extended the arrest period citing the dry season. Officials say the measure aims to maintain order while weather limits mobility and enforcement.

C of C Hosts Football Team Monday Night

The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce entertained the first and told of the position he sat were given by Paul, Coach Rickard, Wallace Dement and Eugene Laird.

Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce Paul Coach Rickard Wallace Dement Eugene Laird

Coes Co Bourbon Leader Dies

A 37 year old man from Marshfield died at his home near the post office Wednesday afternoon at 1 o clock. The report is incomplete but records the death of the Coes Co. bourbon leader, Dr. G. W. n and nidie ak thn Danberne.

G. W Coes Somaly

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