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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
4
Leah Evelyn Devault daughter of A. A. Senriefer died at 3 30 Shorie? Testedey December 3 2088 after all gn Myrtle Point where she lived at the time of her death.
Lee and Mrs Julius Benham and others visited the Car Anderson home on Cutietmes Day. Kenneth Leatherman left Tuesday for Grand Coulee Wash where he is employed. Mr and Mrs L K Haynes of Beker and Mr and Mrs Stanley Culleen and Patricia and Jerry were mentioned in the same notes.
Christmas gatherings list multiple families and guests across Coquille Eugene North Bend Grants Pass and surrounding towns. Names include Moore Widmark Frye Dietz Schroeder Iverson Chapman Stallard and others with dinners and visits noted through holiday period.
Bald Hill B Howard Caudie and Mrs John Caudie plan holidays. James Hoover notes Friday school closure for two weeks. Mrs Florence Schuster Barbara and Mary travel Saturday to Portland to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Robert Rogers of Redding California spend holidays with Mrs Rogers' parents. R M Parrish and BB Smith vacation with Frank McNair and family. Frank McNair and Mrs Verne Cain and Raymond visited at EL Rarpee home in Myrtle Point. Mr and Mrs P D Barzee and Arsene joined Christmas dinner guests of Barzee's parents. Roy Shull family of Twin also part of gatherings. Rogers family called to Redding by death of relative.
Gravelford George Fingle and Peggy Cochran visited Henry Hervey’s home along with Mr and Mrs T J Weekly on Monday. Ida Howe of Dora spent Christmas with Ray Ober-Teen and family. Fred Watson and family from Camas Washington joined Christmas at E L Culbertson’s home in Lee, with extended relatives from Myrtle Point and local residents.
Mrs. Mary Coleman was admitted Saturday for medical attention. Mrs. Joe Laird entered the hospital Sunday for medical care. Mrs. Clifford Crump underwent a major operation Friday. Mrs. Alden Bright had a major operation last week Wednesday. Mrs. Nancy Holbrook at Handon was admitted last week Wednesday for medical care. Ezra Watson entered the hospital Tuesday for medical treatment. Louis Ward received a head injury recently while cutting brush. F. Dal Kang entered the hospital Monday for medical attention. Norman Chappell of Bandon employed by Schroeder and Iverson was admitted Tuesday for treatment of internal injuries. Leonard Evernden entered Tuesday for treatment of an old injury. Lester Thorpe was admitted Wednesday for medical attention of old injuries. Thurston Crumley and Oran Ward, who have been in the hospital for some time, are convalescing.
Birth notice from Broad bent announces the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Arza Smith born Sunday December 24 1989 in Maciibfeld. The infant, unnamed at birth, is the couple’s first child and has been named Elizabeth Helen.
Remote Mrs Leslie Oden and Mrs Grant Weathers were Wednesday visitors in Marshfield. Mr and Mrs England were Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs James Smith of Roseburg. Mr and Mrs W R Cribb, as were Monday dinner guests at the Robert Harrison home in Myrtle Point. Mrs Mason Davis spent Saturday with Roseburg friends. I B Jennings home at Roseburg hosted Miss Maude Jennings, Powell Lancaster, Martha, and Ivan Cribbins. The community noted Christmas Eve visits by Mr and Mrs Ord Weekly of Myrtle Point, and Curtis Beckham spent the weekend in Marshfield. Mrs Stella Cribbins of Marshfield and Miss Elva Cribbins stayed with Mr and Mrs Bill Blackett of Myrtle Creek. Mr and Mrs Noble Walker were Sunday dinner guests of Mr
Nine years ago the Coquille Sentinel notes dog sales and hunting giveups near Riverton and a sunken ferry after a storm. Five years ago Myrt’s Point Bobcats beat Powers High 18 to 17. Also mentions students returning for holidays from University of Oregon and a wedding trip to San Francisco.
Mr and Mrs De Matthews and Toris and Wilme and Mr and Mrs Leslie Odén and Louis and Ardelle spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Frank Roundtree. Leslie Oden visited Burrette Zinn. Winfred Zinn of Temple Texas visits his brother. A school Christmas program was held Friday night at the schoolhouse.
Cunningham Arago Valley View and Row schools will accept the challenge from Norway district as unofficial reports note several others may join, though formal announcements to the county school superintendents office are not yet made.
Attendance drives at Coquille and nearby towns shown for family life meetings led by Mrs. Buena Maris with multiple sessions scheduled January 3 at Valley View and Bandon. Schools host internal contests to boost parent participation, and various church services across Presbyterian Methodist and Catholic congregations are listed with times and leaders.
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