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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
4
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A reader letter condemns an Oregon Recreational committee plan to push Sunday rest laws. It argues blue laws restrict business and liberty, describes local impact, and warns of a November ballot initiative if legislative action fails.
Nine year old Edna Lo Heminger edits and prints the Glendale Times using a hand press and typewriter. His grandfather J N Heminger, a Findlay publisher, supported him as Edna gathers ads, writes copy, and runs the paper solo while family members host Christmas gatherings across Myrtle Point and Coquille.
A series of social visits and gatherings across Port Orford and surrounding communities include Agnes Gearhart and John Gearhart at Oregon State College dance in Marshfield, families reuniting for Christmas, and multiple townspeople traveling to Roseburg Vancouver and Port Orford. Notable names include Dora Glenn Thompson John Bettencourt Randolph Reynolds and Gail Bunch with various relatives and friends.
The Coquille River yields steelhead salmon trout and catfish near Coquille, with perch flounder and cod near the mouth. Anglers compare it to the Rogue, noting distant streams lure but a trip can be risky. poems describe a sacred, untouched Douglas County spot amid big trees, brooks, stars, and wildlife.
The narrator recalls a secluded woodland refuge untouched by smoke as autumn colors fade and Jack Freet begins its first breath. He cherishes the clear air two days spent there and prays the forest remains safe from fire and man’s axe, guarded by enduring trees.
Roy Stevens of Myrtle Point hauled shipnees to Marshfield on Wednesday for Leander Barksow. Mr and Mrs James Wood spent Christmas with their son-in-law and daughter. Dinner guests at the R J West home for Christmas included Mr and Mrs William Miller Ruth and Jimmie of Allegany. Ray Dement and Lawrence Barkdoll of Myrtle Point visited with T O Bestul and Mr and Mrs Elbert West. Those spending Christmas with Carl Bushnell included Sarano Mra Everett Barklow Donna Jean and Robert of West Myrtle Point and L L Evernden H E Glazier G C Smith and R J West. Lawrence Barkdoll and Ray Dement called in the afternoon. Elsie Wood is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs D A Wood. R J West visited last week with his niece Mrs Arche Clinton of Coquille. Edwin and Ben Wood spent last Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Carl Bushnell.
Twin Oaks Philo Northup at Ellis Shull ranch spent Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Waller Northup. Numerous local families shared the holiday at homes of relatives including Evans in Arago Bartletts and Willsons. Several planned trips to Yreka California and Marshfield were noted with care of the ranch and weeklong stays with grandparents.
A Saturday night performance in the Sitkum gym featured a successful Christmas play. Local performers Eloda and Velma Krewson Christina Christensen Erwin Laird Wilda Shepherd Leeda Grove Harry Crowley Jack Mayse John Hall plus Dora residents Charlotte Beles Lorraine Noyse Lincoln Miller and Charles Pratt participated. Mrs E L Bales directed. Between acts readings and songs were presented. Mrs J C Laird led singing and Mrs W A Nickason played piano. Treats and balls were handed to children after the show. A large crowd attended.
West Norway residents Mr and Mrs Ray Barklow and Leola Rae join relatives including Mr and Mrs Isaac Affler Velma and Eldred Wilder of Mortie Point while others from Alameda California spend Sunday to Tuesday with the Laffertys Myers Schroeder and Hickam families. Several groups from Arago Myrtle Point and Twin Oaks share meals and Christmas Eve greetings with local households.
Halls Creek guests include Ernest Doak and Rupert Doak plus Ruth Bert, Harold and Melvin Rendon, Winifred Hopkins of Spokane, and Ray Watkins family. Overnight guests last Thursday at Ernest Watkins. Boak family and Hopkins returned Friday. Watkins family stayed until Wednesday. Damron family from Bandon spent Christmas at JJ Damron home. Ernest and Ann Watkins visited Ban don couple Ray McNair Saturday evening. Bartletts also mentioned in the sequence.
A quirky column blends humor and aphorisms about life stages from childhood to aging. It notes mothering as essential to 14, looks at 40, cash after 60, and praises sportsmanship while poking fun at busy folk. The piece weaves wordplay on idiom usage and social behavior.
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