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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
6
Local notes describe Grent McClellan visiting her ill parents in Powers. multiple residents travel for visits, skiing in Camas Valley, weekend guests from Salem, Twin Oaks residents hosting and visiting, and various business calls and dinners among Myrtle Point Coquille and Beaverton crews.
Dismissals and admissions continue at Mast Hospital with Mrs Alton Clausen and baby among those discharged. Several patients including W P Greer, Mrs Fred Clausen, Dave Eadmias and Colleen Lamb receive treatments or recover from procedures. additional reports note operations for hernia, appendicitis, kidney infection, and injuries across multiple towns.
Funeral services were held for Chloe Myrtle McNair at Schroede Funeral Home in Myrtle Point following her death in Salem on February 2, 1938. She was born October 7, 1885 in Deviess County and married Dave McNair in 1913. The family long farmed in the Tun Oaks district and later at Railroad Avenue. Survivors include her husband, her father Mose Endicott, brothers Palmer Endicott and Gayden Endicott, sisters Zoe Durhar and Mrs McNair, and multiple children and grandchildren. She was the daughter of pioneer De Witt Clifton and left a large share of relatives in the county.
Mrs Mary H Davenport 80 of Silverton died early Feb 10 1937 at her daughter s home Myrtle Point She was born Sept 18 1857 in De Witt Indiana Survived by daughters Mrs Pearl Peters Myrtle Point Mrs Cretto Guekner Minneapolis Minn Mrs Fannie McKinley Willamina son Lloyd Davenport Silverton Lem Moser Los Angeles and sister Mrs Belle Hartley Silverton A lifelong Christian church member Body to be moved to Silverton by Schroever motor hearse.
The fragmentary text lists names and properties around Alder Street and Epith Street with deeds, acreage, and ownership notes. It mentions individuals such as Emma C Moller and A Cribbins with plots near Barcide, along with references to Rasmend, Barker, Carman, and others in a local property context. The garbled OCR suggests a land sale or legal notice related to real estate and holdings along streets and creeks.
Eastern Coos records note transfers involving Anna M recubser and Grant FoOA along the Coquibe River near Rank toeek. The document references a murder case linked to Morris and mentions a deceased individual in the estate proceedings.
A local mining man and geologist, Dr Elgin, examined a trail ore claim near a ridge and found the visible surface ore misled. testing showed the claim yielded only traces of nickel rather than a rich deposit.
Fragmentary 19th century style notes describe an Elgin dig abandoned near a meteorite search. Dr Elgin and Dr J S Diller of the U S Geological Survey inspect a dig, noting a meteor or meteoric debris impact on a ridge with scorched cinders. The text hints at rover expeditions, atmospheric explanations, and speculation about meteorite provenance versus natural debris.
A storm caused damage to MP Greenhouses with approximate losses around five dollars. The incident affected the side of the property and resulted in broken glass and minor structural harm. No injuries were reported and local authorities began a preliminary assessment.
Fragmentary text mentions Frenk Murphy and Janus ko with brief references to bobs, mates, and consumption. No coherent event or identifiable organizations emerge from the readable portion.
Flooding left families marooned in Halls Creek area with no school on Monday and Tuesday. Water levels receded by Wednesday allowing schools to reopen.
The Myrtle Bridge club met Thursday with Mrs Richard Arnud Piisca receiving an award. Traveling prize went to Mrs John Nodle, and other prizes were awarded to several members. A luncheon followed the meeting and attendees enjoyed social time.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid held a Wednesday session hosted by Mrs Clinton, Ms Christensen, Mrs Barklow, and others. About 20 ladies attended a business meeting followed by a sewing afternoon and a dessert luncheon with pineapple salad and tea served. Members shared quilts and displayed month’s gifts while discussions focused on aid projects.
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