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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1934

Page

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Pioneer Dies at Coquille on Saturday Morning

Alfred Schroeder 63 a pioneer of Coquille died Saturday morning after a paralytic stroke. Born in Norway March 31 1671 he married Ella Sturdivant in 1891 and worked as an edgeman at the Johnson mill. Funeral held Sunday at Schroeder Brothers Funeral Home with interment in Norway.

Alfred Schroeder Coquille Pioncer Schroeder Norway Schroeder-Hermann Oregon Maryland Ftr Ella Sturdivant Myrtle Point Johnson Mill Ellen Schroeder Melvin Chicago Iinois Edwin Henry A Myrtle Pont Charles E Cuquitlo Erey G Tillamook Etstera Mra Bender Mre Carl Arago Linegar Santa Cruz Calif Schroeder Brothers Turner B. MacDonald

Flowers Bloom in Garden on Spruce Street Hill

In Mra Thoria Guerm’s garden on Spruce Street Hill flowers emerge as a large faster lily and a budded lily open, with several namicsur plants blooming.

Mra Thoria Guerm Spruce Street Hill

Bay Dinner Party Dinners for Clarence Fish Home Marshfield

Ellen Dale and Mrs Lilly Fish hosted a Christmas Day dinner at the Clarence Fish home in Marshfield. Guests included Mr and Mrs Donald Fish and baby Donald Jr and R D Fish of Portland.

Ellen Dale Lilly Fish Myrtle Point Donald Fish Baby Donald, Jr R D Fish Portland Clarence Fish Marshfield

Carver and Thomas Tie in Roseburg Wedding

Wayne Carver eldest son of Mr and Mrs Albert Carver of Myrtle Point wed Miss Beth Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs African E Thomas of Powers in Roseburg this afternoon. The bride, educated at Powers and the University of Oregon class of 1932, taught in Powers. The groom, from Myrtle Point, studied at Oregon State College majoring in secretarial science and belonged to Sigma Alpha Epsilon. the bride to Alpha Delta Pi. The couple will reside at Power where Carver works for the Co New lumber company.

Wayne Carver Albert Carver Myrtle Point Beth Thomas E Thomas Powers Roseburg University of Oregon Oregon State College Carver Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alpha Deto

Observations on NIT walk and town chatter

A fragmented column notes a guest entering the Myrtle hotel and tipping manager Dovi Roberts after leaving a nickel. It mentions local figures Dovi Roberts K Kutler and Gaylord, plus a Graving Ball and home repairs, ending with a tongue in cheek question about town wisdom and mobility. The piece hints at college students returning home and a rising transport craze among youth.

Aady Myrtle Hotel Dovi Roberts Dovi Cain Sock Davis

Masons and Eastern Star Hold Joint Installation

Elgin Chapter No 424 OES and Myrtle Lodge No 78 AF and AM hold five joint officer installations in the Masonic hall tonight after a 6 o'clock supper. Officers elected include Mrs Della Rotont worthy matron and Raleigh Greene worshipful master with a roster of other appointed and elected officers. Also noted is a Christmas dinner from local families including the Furman and James households.

Elgin OES Myrtle Lodge Mre Masonic Hall Della Rot Flentge Perins Karamosreene Herman “Edsen Henretta Davie Metts ‘Oeslow Lola Kringrasurer Laurenhrocder Heler Ummera Margaret Yodge Effie Shindell Agnet Kenyon Ruth E Mily Hickam Esther Dovis ‘An Alston Marian Endicott Electa Marie Rehmidt Werder James D Clinton The Masons Raleigh Greene Otto Davis Elton Schroeder

Debate Date Set At Cane County Meeting

Cane County school officials set February 49 and 14 as dates for the annual count and April 10 for a debating contest. North Bend attendees include Mr and Mrs Delbert Horkie and other relatives. Freshman in physical education at Oregon State College mentioned.

Cane County Coqitte Sae Cor Satoon North Bend Oregon State College

Noel Dinner Gatherings At Clinton Home

Mr and Mrs Ansel Heeward and A E Snyder with Mro and Mrs Randy Fille and enn gek attended a holiday meal. Also present were Mr and Mrs A M Christen and daughter Marvie, Mr and Mrs Jesse Clinton, Mr and Mrs Harry Christy and children. The group enjoyed a warm holiday meal at the L W Clinton home and spent the afternoon in games and societe.

Ansel Heeward Oquille A E Snyder Randy Fille Enn Gek M Christen Ten Marvie Jesse Clinton Harry Christy Childrn Arten Nola Fae L W Clinton

City Council Special Meeting Recommends Licenses

A special city council meeting at city hall on Monday December 24 adopted a resolution to issue licenses. The measure recommended licenses for W D King Bill's Place Roy Osborne Jack and Jill Elizabeth Hamm Hamm's Cafe and RNR Q Arnold of Dicks Place.

W D King Bill's Place Roy Osborne Jack and Jill Elizabeth Hamm Hamm Rnr Q Arnold Dicks Place

Christmas Dinner at the Summerlins Home

Mr and Mrs T G Summerlin and daughter Kathryn hosted a Christmas Day gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs C C Carter of Grants Pass, Mr and Mrs Carlson and sons Jack and Auton of Glendale, Mr and Mrs Leslie Barklow of Marshfield, and Mr and Mrs E C Carter and Victor Johnson of Myrtle Point. The rest of the day was spent in social chat.

T G Summerlin Kathryn Upner C C Carter Grants Carlson Jack Auton Glendale Leslie Barklow Marshfield E C Carter Victor Johnson Myrtle Point

Christmas services held by Myrtle Point churches weekend

Myrtle Point churches held special Christmas events over the weekend. The Ascension of God church presented a short play Saturday night, while Methodist and Presbyterian churches hosted services Sunday morning and an evening program for a large congregation. Reorganized Latter Day Saints conducted a Sunday night service and First Christian church offered additional services Sunday morning and evening.

Myrtle Point Ascenity of God Methodist Presbyterian Reorganized Latter Day Saints First Christian Church

Transient Camp Serves Children With Christmas Dinner

The Fairview transient camp hosted about 80 children under 12 for a Christmas dinner. Men cooked the meal, and Randy and trust distributed meals. Mrs Ernest Luthy and Mr Bertha Elrad attended.

Fairvew Myrte Pont Rom Coquille Randy Trust Mra Frnest Luthy Bertha Elrad Alen Preert Alen Preert the Cars Ie In Charge of Mr Freewall CCC

Portland and Salem sisters visit over Christmas

Mrs Ines Rockwell of Portland Ma Minnie Bunch of Salem visited over Christmas with their sister Mrs Lou Sumerlin of Sixth street. The trio motored to Roseburg Saturday night. Rockwell returned home Wednesday while Miss Bunch plans to stay until Sunday.

Ines Rockwell Portland Minnie Bunch Salem Lou Sumerlin Sixth Street

Bobcats Top Powers in Doubleheader Wins

In a two game night the Bobcats defeated Powers twice with wide margins. Starters Ostrander Drulliner Caray Mast and Barklow led the scoring with 10 points while reserve Young impressed. Druekner struggled. Final: first game 30 38 and B squad 38 15.

Bobcats Powers Myrtle Point Bobcat Ostrander Drulliner Caray Mast Barklow High Point Druekner Young

Yuletide Potluck at VFW Hall for Veterans and Families

A potluck dinner for all veterans and their families is held at the VFW hall tonight. A Christmas tree will be enjoyed after the supper.

VFW Hall

High Water Closes Roads and School in Coquille Area

Heavy weekend rains flood the Coquille River washing out the ay wharf road to the basslen and forcing residents to travel by boat. Arago residents detour via Myrtle Point as the lower Coquille road is submerged. Sitkum school closed last Thursday due to flooded grounds.

Norway Coquille River Ay Wharf Myrtle Foint Coquille Sitkum

Woman's Club Sets New Year Eve Party Plans

The committee chose to host a New Year’s Eve party honoring husbands. They met at Mrs Henry Rowlon’s home to finalize details. All husbands will be guests of their wives at the city hall on New Year’s Eve for an assured interesting evening.

Woman's Club Henry Rowlon City Hall

Taxes on Bank Checks and Other Revenue Provisions

J W Maloney, collector of internal revenue, announced the federal two cent tax on bank checks ends after December 31 1934. He noted that only the bank check tax is repealed by the 1934 Revenue Act, while stamp taxes on capital stock transfers deeds of conveyance safe deposit box rentals and admission taxes remain in effect until July 1935. He warned against misimpression that the 1932 act repeals apply beyond June 30 1945. The repeal does not cover candy soft drinks or other listed taxes.

J W Maloney Internal Revenue Maloney

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wilson Buy Garage in Powers Move

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wilson recently moved to Powers where Wilson has purchased a garage business. The couple expands their local commerce venture as they settle into the town.

Lloyd Wilson Powers Wilson

Chicken theft strikes during family Christmas gathering

A thief entered the Gaylord family's chicken yard last Saturday while they attended a dance and took five chickens leaving only heads. The owner is grateful rather than angry, noting the thief forced him to perform the killings and burial himself.

Gaylord

Coquille Masons Eastern Stars Install Officers

Beulah Chapter O E B 8 and Chadwick Lodge No 8 A F and A M held a joint installation in Coquille for Dethel No 15 Order of Job's Daughters. Zelma Bosserman was honored queen, naming officers for six months including Dorothy Glassyer, Harriett McRay, Betty Axtell, and others from Coquille, Myrtle Point, Bandon, and Tendon. The Bethel meets on the second and fourth Mondays with the next session on Friday Jan 8.

Beulah O. EB Chadwick Lodge No A. F A. M Sdaconic Tempie Coquille Dethel No Order of Job Dorothy Glassyer Caquille Harriett McRay Myrtle Point Betty Axtell Tonnage Peterson Bandon Evelyn Nider Tendon Marion Mess Were Mosier Majorie Vanies Bridge Conullies Mary Mesen

Granddaughter Visits Grandmother Amid Illness

Visits to Grandmother Elvina Jepeon daughter of W. H. Carlile come Friday from Mills bore to be with her grandmother Mrs. Jane Gurney. Mrs Gereey has been troubled considerably with rheumatism and ill health.

Elvina Jepeon W. H. Carlile Millsbore Jane Gurney Gereey

Moran Miss Aims for New Duties After South American Cruise

Misa Mercides Moran visiting her father F. D Moran for three weeks leaves tomorrow to resume duties as a telephone operator for a steamship company she has served for three years. She recently returned from a South American cruise and now sails to New Zealand and Australia.

Misa Mercides Pat) Moran F. D Moran Steamsip Miss Moran Myrtle Point New Zealand

Past Matrons Christmas Exchange Held at Guerin Home

A Past Matrons club Christmas party was hosted Friday at Mr. Thomas Guerin’s home. The room was festively decorated with holly poinsettias and a tree. Guests enjoyed chicken salad cranberry sauce wafers coffee and plum pudding with lit candles and Santa favors at each place. Attendees included Mesdames Ralph Kring Ray Dement Lester Dement A C Chase John Arnold R H Lemon Bud Emery Claude Giles Belle Whitaker N G W Perkins T D. Guerin P W Laird McKay W E Lundy and Ernest Clausen.

Thomas Guerin Santa Claus John Arnold R H Lemon Bud Emery Claude Giles Belle Whitaker N. G. W Perkins T D. Guerin P W Laird McKay W E Lundy Ernest Clausen

New Residents Move Into Radabeugh Apartments on Ash Street

New residents settle into the Radabeugh apartments on Ash street. Ray runs a logging camp at Coos Bay. Ray's brother Wayne Ray plans to visit Friday to reside with them.

Radabeugh Ash Street Ray Coos Bay Wayne Ray

Crook Family Quarantined in South Myrtle Point for Measles

The C J Crook family of South Myrtle Point is under quarantine due to a measles outbreak, prompting health officials to monitor contacts and enforce isolation.

C J Crook South Myrtle Point

Driver Arrested on Driving Without License Charge

Cecil Snyder age 23 of Bridge was arrested Monday by state police sergeant J Eric Tucker on the Myrtle Point Coquille road. He was charged before Justice EK A Badge of Myxie Point with driving without a license to serve out the fine.

Cecil Snyder Bridge J. Eric Tucker Myrtle Point- Coquille EK. A. Badge Myxie Point

No Lions Meeting of the Masons and Eastern Stars

No meeting tonight or this week for the local receivers due to the Thursday schedule.

Masons Eastern Stars

McCloskey Ranch Family Moves to New Mer Way Location

Bonde and his wife and two children moved this weekend into their new location at the J. H. McCloskey ranch in Mer way.

J. H. McCloskey Bonde

Carver Starts Two Day furlough with Powers Parents

Sgt Der D Carver arrived Friday to spend a two day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs John Carver of Powers. He has served with the Sixth Coast Artillery at Fort Scott in San Francisco California and earned an enviable record.

der D. Carver John Carver Powers Carver Sixth Coast Artillery Fort Scott San Francisco Calfornia

Family gathering noted during holiday season at the Dodge home

The article lists relatives visiting Mrs. Austin Dodge and RA Dodge during the holidays. Attendees include Mrs. A. W. Ballot of Palo Alto, Gel teenin, Mr and Mrs Boost Denenen of Toledo, and Mrs Keen and her sister with the Dodges.

Austin Dodge RA Dodge A. W. Ballot Palo Alto Austi Boost Denenen Toledo Een

Postal business shows increase in Myrtle Point office

The Myrtle Point post office reports a 28 percent rise in activity for the first 36 days of December versus last year. Insured parcels climbed 38 percent, total parcels received up 28 percent, and ounce parcels led gains the most. The postmaster and staff thank patrons for Christmas rush cooperation.

Myrtle Point

Ferris McRay Visits From Corvallis for Holidays

Ferris McRay arrived Friday afternoon from Corvallis where he is a student at Oregon State College to spend the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. O L McRay.

Ferris McRay Corvallis Oregon State Mrs O. L. McRay

Solicit Food Drive Aims to Aid City Needy

Fragments indicate a community drive to collect food for city residents in need. Mentions a barrel and a fire department involvement with items for children including clothes and shoes amid unclear details.

Phone Party Lights Up Office Exchange On Christmas Eve

The hello girls of the local exchange enjoyed a Christmas tree and exchange party at the office at 2 o clock on Christmas Eve. Miss Billie Lund Delila Mandell and Virginia Ginger Kelly joined, along with Mrs. Helen Scott and Mrs. Anne Craven.

Merre Billie Lund Delila Mandell Virginia Ginger) Kelly Helen Scott Anne Craven

Seals Or. de 90 a8 800K 26 ee

The fragment notes a committee and missing pricing details as of a dated notice. Names appear garbled next to references to prices and a campaign or store item. No clear event or outcome is identifiable from the readable text.

Pricine Laney, i Ted A

Marshfield Couples Wed in Recent Marriages Licenses

Fred A Besesy and Grace Fulton of Marshfield wed last Thursday by Weil J Barnes. Peter J Menegat Jr and Freda Sullman of Lakeside married Saturday by Rev G V Fallis. Cari Culley and Corolla Smart wed Saturday by L C Sunkler with Marshfield home. Felix C Miller and Eleanore C Gerding of Coquille also married. Harry Eugene Rogers and Adeil Campbell of Marshfield granted license Monday. Andrew J Wilson of Josh Bend and Inez Benson of Lakeside listed for licenses.

Fred A. Besesy Grace Fulton Marshfield Weil J. Barnes Peter J Menegat, Jr Freda Sullman Lakeside G.V Fallis Cari Culley Corolla Smart L. C. Sunkler Felix C. Miller Eleanore C. Gerding Coquille Pere Harry Eugene Rogers Adeil Campbell Andrew J. Wilson Josh Bend Inez Benson

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