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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
4
The article warns that people risk fires by overloading furnaces and using makeshift heating methods to stay warm. It urges letting temperatures rise slowly and stresses calling a heating expert to ensure safety and prevent destructive blazes.
The piece notes rising desire for free trade with the United States and American production methods in Australia and New Zealand. It highlights surging travel to South Sea islands and Australia, growing American tourism, and optimistic Pacific shipping prospects as Europe unsettles. It calls for permanent new trade relations and economic adjustments to boost cross ocean commerce.
West Norway residents attended a basketball game at the river venue. Jean Watkins stayed overnight with Iris Barklow and Mir. Mr and Mrs Daniel Rodgers hosted Caquille bus visiters. Oliver Myers saw an African motion picture show and relic display by Tirnest Mesier. Alex Barklow and others called on Price Robison. Mr and Mrs Edda visited W A Hoover home. Numerous locals including Nera Hasposka Gan and Harold Berkiew planned a Marshfield business trip.
Norway residents Mr and Mrs Herbert Haughton and son Deloss dined with R W Haughton. J R Bartlett and children traveled to Myrtle Point with A Denison. Eva Schroeder of Crouille visited her parents J Finley and Mrs Schroeder. W Lee Ray and family visited the Schmidts. Bert Claver and E E Barklow families also dropped by. Lawrence Haughton and Sidney joined a Sunday call at the Haughton home. Angus McDonald and Mary McDonald with Archie Train toured Cushman for a house and a cheese factory move is planned in that district.
Bancroft Mr and Mrs Ed Hall of Coquille attended events with many neighbors including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jarvis Mr and Mrs P A Roses and others. James Appleton of Coquille visited at his ranch and families spent Sunday in Myrtle Point Riverton and Powers.
Lee Dr Clinton of Marshfield spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs G W Clinton. Rex Dick of Camas Valley was an overnight guest at the Walter r home. Miss Sadie Harmon received a surprise birthday dinner at her home on Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Henry Brown and others.
A long fragmentary notice mentions Shirley Temple in The Littlest Rebel at Miland theater next Sunday and Monday. The piece also lists numerous local names and social visits, with references to hospital stays and travel between Allegany, Los Angeles, and nearby towns.
Myrtle Point Superior High School boys lose 17 to 30 to Bridge School in the season opener. A prior girls volleyball match ended 18 to 33 in favor of Bridge. A junior high basketball game and girls return volley are planned for Friday. Nurse Anna Sullivan has promoted health activities and led Schick test and diphtheria toxoid administration for about 150 grade pupils.
Halls Creek activities include Mrs Olaf Ansen Mrs Ernest Watkins and Mrs Sarah Barkow quilting for Mrs Lynn Burtis on Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs L W McAdams visited the Sam Damron home last Thursday. The McAdams re-
Mr and Mrs Adrian Halter hosted their sons Allen and Ronald for a day of visiting with Theron Ketter. Rex John Jess and Res Walter Duff of San Jose Calf held meetings at the schoolhouse then left for California. Forest Mover, a UNDO VTY Africa veteran, gave an engaging talk at church Sunday evening about life and culture. Everet Lafferty and L E Barklow entertained guests at dinner Friday night.
The Myrtle Point area prepares for 4-H club work with divisions Going, Divisions 1, II and TL led by Mr. B and Mrs. Fred Zummers. Mrs. Gertrude Bears and Mrs. Emily Shull assist the groups in cooking and related activities.
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