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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1937

Page

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Wedding Treasure Set From Newport and Halls Creek Couples

A garbled wedding notice lists Mr and Mrs Kra N Geiden and Mes B3B Wotteina alongside Bell Yager of Newport and Mr and Mrs Jess Damron with Mr and Mrs Sam Damron of Halls Creek, indicating a multi couple ceremony or social notice with unclear details.

Kra. N. Geiden Wotteina Dirs Bell Yager Newport Jess Damron Snd Sam Damron Halls Creek

Tragedy in South Catching Creek Christmas Dance Crash

A truck carrying 11 Powers residents returning from the Alder Crest Schoolhouse dance overturned nine miles from Myrtle Point after leaving the Catching Creek event. Mrs Clyde Brown was killed. Mrs ROH McCall and Mrs M M Brown were gravely injured. The driver Harry Earls, and several others, were seriously hurt. funeral services were held for Mrs Fay Ilo Brown.

Catching Creek Alder Crest Clyde Brown Roh McCall M M Brown Harry Earls of Powers Deid Aides Crest Myrte Point Uid

Watch Night Service at Church of the Brethren

The Watch Night service will be held Friday evening at the Church of the Brethren. The evening begins at 8 48 p m with games, and at 11 p m a prayer and consecration service will be conducted in the main auditorium. Friends and neighbors are invited.

Church of the Brethren

Church Of Christ Holds Gift Service at Myrtle Point

A Christmas pageant at the Church of Christ depicted the Nativity with carols and readings. Gifts of food and clothing from the congregation were given to local needy families in Myrtle Point and vicinity as pastor Thos Roger spoke on charity.

Christ Brethen Roger Myrtle Point

Junior Woman's Annual Xmas Party 20th at Gurney home

The Junior Woman's Club held its 20th annual Christmas party at the William Gurney home last week with Mrs Waldemar Gurney and Mia Dorothy Lundy hosting. Twenty five attendees enjoyed a buffet luncheon of fruitcake, cloverleaf coffee, and a candy centerpiece. Mrs ver Newdeigh poured coffee. later games and contests determined prizes. Guests included Misses Dolores Belloni, Justin Leasheman, Paula Breuer, and Mesdames Clarence Church, Milton Schroeder, Edga Hebart Houald Whitaker, W J Kelray, Ralph Mogen, Orin Garrett, Eugene Laird, Norman Halter, and others, with hostesses Mrs Ward Gurney and Dorothy Lundy.

Sunior Woman's Club William Gurney Waldemar Gurney Mia Dorothy Lundy Ver Newdeigh Orin Arte Ma Focaner Breuer Dolores Belloni Jiutin Ms Leasheman Paula Breuer Wen Bers Mesdames Clarence Church Milton Schroeder Edga, Hebart Houald Whitaker J Kelray Ralph Mogen Orin Garrett Yee Fieamons Eugene Laird Wilfred Lord Norman Halter Eon Nealeatt Elean Hreuer Louise Hendershot Father Notsen Ferne Boyles Htac Ty Tom Forrest Broadvento Mrs Wardemar Gurney Dorothy Lundy

Gravelford Man Improves Fast at Portland Hospital

Gravelford man Nibert Bozoskey, hospitalized in Portland for appendectomy complications, shows rapid recovery. After initial critical condition and gall growth removal, relatives were kept informed, then visits reported him in fine condition last Thursday through Sunday.

Nibert Bozoskey Gravelford Veterans Hoapital Portland Berzoskey Bezoskey J F McHtenry Hedwig Hormiat Frank Hattush Hedwig

Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive Contest Started

The Chamber of Commerce initiates a contest to boost members and meeting attendance. Two teams will be formed with names to be chosen. points reward new members renewals and active attendance with 15 and 10 points per meeting. Winners dine on a chicken dinner. losers eat beans.

Chamber of Commerce Cama

New Year's Show at Hiland Theater Features Stars

A special midnight program at the Hiland Theater on New Year's Eve includes a Joe E. Brown feature titled When's your Birthday? and the main feature Second Honeymoon starring Loretta Young and Tyrone Power. Patrons are advised to arrive at o'clock to view the complete show.

Hiland Thaeter Joe E. Brown Loretta Young Tyrone Power

MP Florists Add New Greenhouse Expansion

Myrtle Greenhouses began building a new greenhouse 25 by 80 feet to triple their space under glass. Mr and Mrs A M Cooper started operations a decade ago with one 10 by 20 foot structure and later added a 16 by 50 foot unit. The new greenhouse will mainly grow cut flowers to cut outside purchases and the old space will house cut and bedding plants. The expansion aims to meet rising demand at both the Myrtle Greenhouses and the Coquille branch.

Myrtle Greenhouses A M Cooper Myrtle Coquille

Marriage Licenses and Unions Across Coastal Towns

North Bend couples Jince in a McNaughton and Edna Sharp wed December 26 at the groom's home in North Bend. A Coquille pair Donald M. Auer and Hida LL Boatee married December 25 at the Charles H Werding home in Coquille. Reedsport duo married December 3 at Gardiner. Myrtle Point pair Thomas E. Nelson and Doris Mae Johnson wed December 22 at Rev Howerd L Graybeal's home. Coquille Archie V Hatcher wed Sarah Mulkey December 23 at the Lawrence Hatcher home. Forrest E Kirby of Bandon and Elizabeth C Glasyer of Redmond granted no license December 23. Jack M Bushong of Eastside and Virginia Gunn of Glenn married December 24 at Marshfield by Rev Ralph C Wynkoop. Eureka, Callf and Mary Ann Aranjo of North Bend united December 27 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Donald S Wade and Doris Leota Wallace of Marshfield obtained license December 27. Chester M Lee and Catherine F Alexander married at Horace Tayler home by Rev R M Stevenson. license issued by Linn County.

Doris Mae Johnson Myrtle Point Howerd L. Graybeal Archie V Hatcher Coquille Sarah Mulkey McKinley Earl F Downing Lawrence Hatcher Forrest E Kirby Bandon Elizapeth C Glasyer Redmond Jack M Bushong Eastside Virginia Gunn Glenn Ralph C Wynkoop Marshfield Zoo Sullivan O Eureka Callf Mery Ann Aranjo North Berd Ro LA LeMuler the Holy Redeeme Donald S Wade Doris Leota Wallace Marshfield Chester M. Lee Catherine F Alexander Horace Tayler R M Stevenson Linn County Fronce Ganetary Argagement Department State College EL. Detlefseen J F. van Lueven Carl Davis Marshfield R. H. Lawhorn Albert H. Catching Inlet Louis Lund Gaylord Jesse D. Clinton J 2. Ford J J Geaney R. L. Clark Portland Henry Browneon Bridge Stanley Slausen A. Witt North Bayside Glenn Roselle Empire F B. Road Coos River RW Schaad Smith-Hughes Myrtle Pont Home and Rural Life Committee Lale McCue Edna Middleton Greendell Mary Bones Mayre Laird Gertrude DeBoer Sarah Erikson Catching Inlet Josie Messerle Laura Holverstott Minnie King Powers P M. Brandt Division of Animal Industries The George Hampton Arago Ellis Dement C M. Hartnell Riverton J A Larson Harold Potts J N Jacobsen Ben Monson Lakeside J H Bennett J W Harrison Joe Nilson George Landrith Chas Mahaffy Coos Joe Dellman Floyd Peterson SS. Reed Myrtle Point Hillis Perkins Ray Waterman Carroll Rycraft Lawrence Jenkins E. L Clausen Broadbent Leonard Road M. M. Schmidt Norway R. H Christensen Ray D Caamond Fairview Henry Gu Srge J D Cart Iago F McCulloch Haynes Inlet Abe Grossen Larson Inlet C. M. Cooner Hauser Walter Donald Brondert A R. Davenport Henry Hervey Lee C. M. Benniksen Leonard Hudie Smith-Hughes Coos

4-H Club Members and Leaders Meet Here January 10

A large gathering of leaders parents 4-H club members and others is expected at the January 10 meeting at Myrtle Point at 8 pm. Miss Helen Cowgill will be the chief speaker with demonstrations and a model club meeting. A leaders meeting at 2 pm Monday Jan 10 in the Junior High school will discuss leaders problems. Open to the public.

Myrtle Point Helen Cowgill Jessie Ingram George Jenkins Miss Cowgill Myrtle Point Victorry

City Arrests Report in Quiet Jurisdiction

In a community famed for low crime, the past week saw a single offender, Robert Newkirk, 27, appear before Justice BE. A. Dodge. He pled guilty to a drunk charge and paid a 10 fine amid no state arrests during the Christmas period.

Focal Court Justice BE. A. Dodge Robert Newkirk

Coos Dairymen Elect Officers at Coquille Meeting

The Coos County Dairyman's association will meet at Wrouman hall in Coquille next Monday January 3 at 1:00 PM to elect officers and directors for 1933. A report on Oregon State Dairyman's association events, sire record improvements, Bang's disease testing progress, and plans for the county dairy herd improvement program will be discussed. all dairymen and interested parties are invited.

Coos County Dairyman's Association Wrouman Hall Coquille M M Schmidt Norway Oregon State Dairyman’s Association Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Hall In Coguille

SUI Claim Deputy To Assist At Myrtle Point

Marshfield unemployment office interviewer and senior claim deputy will be at Myrtle Point City Hall next Monday Jan 3 from 8 AM to 4 PM to advise workers in eligible industries. State unemployment insurance takes effect Jan 3 and claims should be filed promptly.

The Bay Marshfield Myrtle Point

Pictures Recall Logging Wreck 25 Years Ago

A Bear Creek 72-foot logging bridge collapse on November 25, 1912 killed the train crew on the first logging train to cross it. The Herald displays Andrew Smalley’s rare Coquille river logging scenes from Aasen to Norway, showing oxen teams, donkey engines, and timber operations as oldtimers stand proud amid vivid wreckage and river log jams.

Bear Creek Herald Andrew Smalley Halls Creek Smalley Smith Camp Coquille Aasen Matt Ring Smith Norway Coquille River

Woman's Club Hosts Musical Program at Presbyterian Church

The Woman's club met Monday afternoon at the Presbyterian church and enjoyed a fine musical program. Mrs. R. H. Lemon served refreshments to attendees. The next meeting will focus on Home and Gardens, with donations of shrubs or cuttings requested to beautify the town.

Presbyterian Church R. H. Lemon

Nit Wit Observations and Odd Tales for the New Year

A humorous column mocks the Nit Wit with resolutions to publish social acts of evildoers and warns readers to avoid scandalous behavior. It flits through light anecdotes about fishing thefts, door to door house numbers sales, vacation woes, Oregon rains, and wartime era jibes, finishing with a playful poke at Hitler salutes.

Pleasant Pointer Solo Artist Draws Noted Coos County Audience

Miss Dorothy Jean Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Watson of Pleasant Point gains recognition as a radio entertainer. She will sing over the air Friday afternoon and perform at Myrtle Lodge that night on a dance program with a popular Coos county cowhand orchestra.

Dorothy Jean Watson William Watson Pleasant Point Coos County

Court News: Local deeds declare county road across section 20

The Pacific Coast Joint Land Bank deeded a 60 foot wide strip across section 24 north of Gravelford to the county, declaring a new county road. Notices list decedents, guardians, and probate actions including Hans Olsen and Mary A Sanders estates, with guardianship granted for Bernice Gartin. Criminal items note Frederick A Martilla arrested on deceit charges, Alvin Jale jailed for lack of license, and Arthur Ditter facing a circuit court charge for leaving accident scene. Ditter fined and jailed with suspension details. Motion Day set for Jan 4 with dismissals for Escheats if notices not filed.

The Pacific Coast Joint Land Bank Sumner Gravelford K. A Rosene Frederick A Martilla North Bend Alvin Arnold Jale Arthur J Ditter Hans Olsen

Study Ag Situation Outline For Farm Homes

A Coos county conference on January 28 in Coquille will produce a plan for expanded agriculture and stronger farm home life. J A Larsen chairs the organizing effort with George Hampton as vice chair and George Jenking as secretary, as committees on land use and home life prepare reports from county farmers and homemakers.

Coos County Coquille Tuss- Pac Pth Bint Rangers Anh Bendwee J. A. Larsen Coos George Hampton Arago George Jenking Peterson Cees County William L. Teutsch Eissie Ingram eGorge Jenkins

Peculiar Holly Grows in East Dora Community

Mrs. M. C. Miller shared branches of her holly tree with friends during the day before Christmas. Years ago she had the tree cut down because its leaves turned sin and Trem stomp & Rew grew with crinkled leaves.

East Dora M. C. Miller

Early Settlers At East Dora By T S Easton

E E Howe recalls that it is now 70 years since his father Charles Howe spent his first Christmas on the Howe homestead in 1967 at what is now East Dora bg. The Coos Bay Wagon road was opened six years later.

T .S. Easton E. E. Howe Charles Howe Howe Homestead East Dora Bg Coos Bay

Locals Defeat Marshfield in Bowling Meet at Myrtle Point

At Ed Rustvold’s Myrtle Point Alleys locals crushed Marshfield 2286 to 2133 across three games. Local team stars included V. V. Hagedorn, Tom Lanson, Ray Benham, Bob Hagedorn, and Donald Wicks with Lemon up 533 and Wicks bottom 319. Marshfield’s Ed Rost and Cleve tied for high with 476. Crowd witnessed orderly play and sportsmanship throughout a dramatic evening.

Marshfield Ed Rustvold Myrtle Point V. V. Hagedorn Tom Lanson Ray Benham Bob Hagedorn Donald Wicks Lemon Wicks Ed Rost T Cleve Larry Newport H Ross Ed Payne Cleve Rost

Firemen's Dance Nets Charity Fund

The firemen's Christmas benefit dance in the Oaks Pavilion drew a large crowd and raised funds to aid the needy in the area. Gifts included toys and clothing, with plans to supply milk to school children in January. Needy residents may contact the firemen or city marshal Bert Pearson for assistance.

Oaks Pavilion Bert Pearson

Coos County Farmers Assist With Worksheets Deadline Approaches

Coos County farm operators who have not filled a worksheet for the Agricultural Conservation Program may file them by January 18. The county agent reports the state conservation committee informs that worksheets can be submitted at the county agent’s office or convenient locations in the northern part of the county.

Coos County State Conservation

Corvallis Grad Hired For MPHS

Miss Margaret Stevenson, a Corvallis graduate, was elected Wednesday night to replace Miss Rose K. Smith as Myrtle Point High School hires her to lead girls physical education and science. She earned a bachelor degree from OBC and studied at San Diego State Teachers College. Her sister Miss Mary Stevenson leads gym work at Corvallis High. Stevenson due to start January 17, 1938.

Margaret Stevenson Rose K. Smith Miss Stevenson Corvallis San Diego State Teachers College Miss Mary Stevenson Corvallis High School Myrtle Point

Christmas Eve Auto Crash Injures One at Big Spruce Street

On Christmas Eve one person was injured when a collision at the Big Spruce Street intersection damaged three vehicles. F C Osborne, approaching the intersection, struck a car owned by George D Norris as it was being moved from a nearby service station. The report notes the crash was deemed unavoidable and mentions damages to the involved parties.

Spruce Street F. C. Osborne Pirhaghag Tres George D. Norris Ested Oe Partieipentsi

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