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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
4
The American Legion calls on World War I veterans to register by February 22 for possible emergency service. A detailed questionnaire will assess qualifications and availability to aid home defense. The piece notes at home roles for veterans, plus flying club opportunities costing about 100 to 200 dollars annually.
A 1940s viewpoint notes affordable airplanes and wartime production, predicting rapid growth in aviation and crowded airways. It discusses Italy’s precarious position, potential invasion of England, and a divided view on Hitler’s fate, while urging readiness and a return to everyday life like golf and fishing. M. P. Sumerlin plans an automobile garage in Myrtle Point as roads improve.
Between February 1 and September 1 it is unlawful to take kill or possess any wild goose swan mallard duck wood duck pigeon teal spoonbill gray king sprigtail canvasback or any duck. Ben Schuyler and Mrs Delia Fox. Do you want a sheriff who will fearless and faithfully administer the affairs of the counts and see that the laws are obeyed Register and vote for W Traver in the Republican primary. Miss Selata Howe to teach summer term at Dora Pleasant Hill district hires Taylor Bunch.
Myrtle Point defeated Coquille 7 to 4 in a muddy home game drawing enthusiastic fans aboard the Steamer Dora chartered for the excursion. About 15 dollars was saved on the trip as Myrtle Point students attended free, while W T Ramsey noted the victory amid local youth antics at the Ramsey home.
The Social Art club met with Mrs Tom Guerin hosting most members and junior guests Francis Fearnley Belva Stemmiler Munsters Roger Fenster and Donald Shelley enjoyed needlework and refreshments. At six pm on February 1 W H Hutt presided over a wedding at the home of the groom’s parents William Henry Hut Moss Ruby Cruld Davis Eve Thedas Barklow wed officially.
Twenty years ago February 10 a t ver steamer Myrtle owned by Myrtle Pont Transportation sank on its moorings near the Weekly warehouse. Crew had loaded a carload of canned carrots from Chase Holt cannery. 75 to 100 cases remain aboard.
Fifteen years ago in Myrtle Point Mr and Mrs Ras Lewis and family moved to Myrtle Point occupying the house vacated by the Joe Knight family. A wedding shower celebrated the marriage of Marjorie Anderson to James Whitaker at her sister’s home. The James Barry ranch near Myrtle Point reported damage from a storm, and Crasper Crasler secured a long term lease on the R6 Cement ranch near Norway. Douglas County officials announced three bridges built last year will be named.
In February 1931 Mike Morrson founded a camp on the Lawsar fy gress property near Ceslerd. A force of 20 men began operations at once. Early attendees included Mrs F a Mis Arta Crue Mise SA Let ce and other local residents at a dinner for the “hee daughter Mos EF ne Wor held by her husband. Charles Vir gk ad Burton and Mr and Mrs C%as M W oosor were among those present.
Five years ago on February 6 1936 the Presidents Birthday Ball at Myrtle Point drew over 500 attendees and cleared more than $100. James Richard Craig of Powers and Alta Lanuise Miller of Myrtle Point were wed by E Marbee of Worth Bend. Robins Damage Crops Game Warden Report. Santa Clara valley strawberry crop damage expected heavy as Robins arrive with ripening berries. Raleigh Capitol Building praised as perfect Doric, aged 105 years.
Court notes include marriage licenses for William A Wagner and Hilda Prater in Coquille, Alfred W Sweet and Evelyn Perkins in Langlois, Leonard Clark and Frances Dempster in Reedsport, and Doris Robert Lee with Jay Crump and Gladys Gates in Powers. Civil suits filed: Walter Buzzard vs State Industrial Accident Commission for compensation. H E Seaman vs Roy H Osborne for $513. actions on attachments and grand larceny cases. Arrests include Paul Alvin Tiobett for forgery and Walter Van Moors for grand larceny. divorce suit filed by Verla Lois George against George, with custody and restoration considerations. Estate appraisals and executors named for Walter Hood Carter and Sarah Ann Haugh estates, with various property values and claimants listed.
The Norway board met at Laura Brardet Coane Mest Brande home Monday to hear Fridas Tan 24 replaced by daughter Mrs Ramsey of Sacramento Calif due to a fractured ankle from a fall. E Brodie Martin Shm At, Mrs Toy Netlefcort, Mrs Roy Robison, Move to Cabin. Harold Pribble and newlyweds who have stayed with the Robisons since December moved into a cabin at Tedsens last weekend. Dinner guest Herman Tedsen attended Ed Det Lefsen home in Coquille. Funeral attendance: Mr and Mrs Walter Laird traveled to Empire Saturday to attend the funeral of former Mrs Everett Marshall.
The Eleventh Annual Conference for the Study of Home Interests will be at Oregon State College February 25 through March 8. A reception and banquet open the event, with Governor Sprague as speaker. Glee and Madrigal clubs perform, aided by a 50 piece college orchestra and a 190-voice chorus.
Funeral services were held for Fournera in Creve Coeur and for Mary Bel Stilwell in Coquille with burial at local cemeteries. Survivors include family members in Powers Salem and Coquille, and church minister Rev. Swanson officiated. George Richardson of McKinley also mentioned in death notices.
Born January 20 1890 in Drayton North Dakota, Richardson died at 42 in Oregon after an accident while working in the woods. He married Susan Lois Jay of Salem on December 31 1922 and is survived by nine children, three brothers, a sister in Minnesota, and his parents in Remer Minnesota. Funeral services were held at Gane Funeral Home on February 4 with interment at LOOF Cemetery No. 2 in Coquile.
Obscure notices announce worship services at Omaron of the Brethren F M and Union Christian Endeavor at the Presbyterian Church with sermons on duties and attitudes. Additional notices mention a union service, a Births list missing, and local phone connections and a visiting dairy manager.
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