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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
4
A report by Oregon state planning board and locals details a model city to rise on the site of the pre fire Wy the Sea. Harry D. Freeman directs the planning effort with population, resources, and climate guiding the layout.
Coyotes are killed in Elk Creek and Kerrs Creek as winter claims two. J M Simmons resumes carving tre mails on Roseburg to Remote route. City council orders a street lamp for the M E church corner. Bad country roads burden farmers and their wives on Main Street. Myrtle Point merchants lure shoppers with bargains. Id Rackleff Coos County clerk visits for recreation and sees relatives.
A tram crew strike halts traffic between Coquille and the bay side, causing freight and passenger delays. The Myrtle Point meeting discussed road building and government aid, while local residents faced high water and ongoing civic, school, and social activities across 1906 to 1923 references.
The Camar Valley game ended 41 to a. The lineup included Emma Jennings Irene Rockard Marion Koch Nell Watson Ruth Huff Maxine Holmes Donna Knight Winfred Clayton Elva Cribbins Marjorie Van Alstein McKinley A surprise party for Mrs George Glenn followed next Tuesday afternoon with guests listed and the birthday cake candles blown.
A mixed column reflects on deer feeding habits and rabbit cues for hunters, notes dwindling blackbirds and waterfowl counts, and laments declines in elk, geese, and other game. It praises geese as intelligent birds guiding migratory patterns.
The Junior High announces events for February including a Bridge basketball return game and girls volleyball Thursday at the Junior High. It notes the second edition of Junior News Flashes, English activity coordination, student absences during high water, and planned performances for Washingtons Birthday with grades K through 5 involved in dances and plays.
Local churches list Sunday masses evangelistic campaigns and youth programs. St Ann Catholic Myrtle Point hosts mass and school events while Methodist Episcopal and First Presbyterian outline Sunday schools, Bible study, and midweek services with guest Rev Shank scheduled for Feb 22.
The Roosevelt Junior High team defeated the local junior squad 20 to 9 at North Bend on Saturday. In the second game, Roosevelt won 31 to 13 over the other local junior team.
Twin Oaks residents report visits from Mr and Mrs Bartlett and families, Davenport, Haughton, Mast, and Felsher clan. A marshfield trip included Christ Nelson and Esther. A storm tore down George Haila barn at midnight, damaging the rear wall and causing a collapse. No stock hurt. repairs to follow.
A large class gathers for the Red Cross First Aid course at city hall Wednesday evening. Dr Ho OW Thomas leads with Dr Edwin Wall assisting. Enrollees include Hughes Craven Evans Mintunyo Rick ard Cutler Prey Ward Lewellen Hol sent LaFlamme MecRay Summer Boots. More members and several Bridge residents are expected for the next meeting.
Names of residents Lee Miss Julian Mr Leatherman and others recount a Monday gathering in Coquille and Seattle area where workers like Dick and John appear. Plans include planting trees, a turbine installation, and forestry discussions. Highest grades on the new review test went to Ann Anderson Wendell Hal and Wa Bast.
Wendell Hall and Ann Anderson will assist in making the box. Lee School received an invitation from Mr. Leland P Linn to attend Eighth Grade Day in April. Grades for some students were sent to Miso t.
Gravelford Co and Mrs J R Bunch of Cosquille brought Paul Bunch home from Coquille hospital where he had stayed a month. He was a dinner guest at the Paul Bunch home with Wildy Shepherd and several relatives and neighbors visiting.
Son and Myron and Roger were Friday visitors of Mrs. Paul Bunch. Dick and stayed over night and went home Saturday.
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