Night at the Presbytery Pages Membership Drive
A church meeting featured Rev Henry Schootay speaking on Abeorahass Influence and Lincoln's Amen, urging members to engage in government work. The Chamber drive discussed renewals led by W I Gurney while powers and Creston lines prepared copies of bills for chamber members. The session closed with a hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linki H. “— Enry
Schrootay
Co Eae
Abreohass
Ie Gee Lincoln
Paige Datos
Erence
Ant
C Parker
Soar
Souncell
Sre Aeucarstee Ae Ee
Myrtle
Wien Coedier
W. I. Gurney
Chamber
Enapalm Owas
Aleligitie
Beliere
Camp Sitkum payroll boosts Myrtle Point economy
An estimated 1500 payment from CCC Sitkum camp flows into Myrtle Point businesses. Camp funds, based on average enrollee wages, support local merchants and workers, potentially totaling around 6000 when accounting for army staff. Improvements include camp bleachers and a ceiling in the educational building, installed by camp personnel. The Sitkum Flash farewell edition, dated March 10, honors enrollees completing their terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitkw
CCC
Myrtle Point
Camp Shiva
Atrium
Wisksine Bene
Norman A. Marrin
Army
Camp Sitkum
Weaver
Warewell
Sitkum Flash
Irrigation meetings set for Coos county farms
Irrigation topics rising in Coos county agriculture will be discussed at two meetings scheduled for Friday February 17 and Saturday February 18. George Jenkins county agricultural agent arranged the sessions with Arthur King and irrigation company and power representatives to cover costs and use of equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Club Elects Advisory Board At Port Townsend Meeting
Club Eleets advisory board with Dr O H Clarks Walter Laird M RK Lae A A Schriefer and R Soper elected to the advisory committee. Friday and Saturday events planned for Feb 17 with entertainment and a grand Friday evening program in the banquet room. Visitors Charles Copeland Clarence Gatchell John A Prentice Airfield EC Arnot North Bend W W Tilghman Coquille Ho OM Mack and A H Bender named to attend Coquille meeting to arrange North Bend anniversary gathering scheduled tentatively for March. Charles Weiterman Portland state manager will be the honor guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O H Clarks
Walter Laird
M RK Lae
A A Schriefer
R. Soper
Rtle Point | Townsend Club
Fira
Sara Inch
Charles Copeland
Clarence Gatchell
John A. Prentice
Airfield
EC Arnot
North Bend
W W Tilghman
Coquille Ho
Mackand
A. H. Bender
Coquille
Charles Weiterman
Portland
Former MP Man Seriously Hurt In Auto Wreck
Mrs Emma Hermann learned last week that her son in law Hal Bargelt was seriously injured in an auto accident near Sumner Wash. His son Eugene and daughter rushed to help as the overturned car trapped Bargelt for over two hours. Bargelt, a linotype operator, suffered two broken ribs and other injuries. he is reported to be getting along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hermann
Hal Bargelt
Sumner
Bargelt
Tacoma
Eugene
Barget
Sioaboett
Foreclosure Suits Involving Eby Estate and Others
Foreclosure actions seek judgments totaling around 1,000.14 dollars plus interest from January 4, 1938, and attorney fees. The cases involve mortgage liens on parcels in Empire and Novye additions, with notes dated 1936 and 1938, plus costs and disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eby Vaiva
Eugene Bashaw
Empire
Date Valley Building and Loan
Catherine & Ant We. S. Sickles
NoVey’s
Coquille
Ero
Local Happenings in Myrtle Point Area
Local notes report on greenhouse extension and heating work in Myrtle Point. Business visits include Leo Carey of Coquille. Daughters travel from Yakima and Washington to Salem and Corvallis. Ralph Sigsby recovers from double hernia after being washed off a jetty. Fitzsimmons family moves to California. A A Behar attends LDS conference in Seattle. Several locals host and visit visitors from Coquille, Bandon, Dora, and Portland. Ruth Marie Culbertson returns home from Mast hospital to grandmother. Numerous weekend visitors and day trips noted among residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Leo Carey
Coquille
A. R Sanborn
Yakima Wash
Richard Arnoll
Salem
Dorothy
Sanborn
Washington
Arnolds
Bonnie
Corvallis
Arnold
Ralph Sigsby
North Bend
iMeve
Fitzsimmons
Seattle
A. A. Behar
Church of Latter Day Saints
Gaturney
Calere
Ray Epperson
Alton
Charles Hoffman
Coquille Cajlers
Eric Barker
Edger Rickard
Rosemary
Roberta Lou
Harold Hatcher
James Richmond
Bandon
Frank Young
Mra Catlin
Vister
John Gearhart
Dora
PWA
State College Returne
Ruth Marie Culbertson
Mast Hospital
Mary Culbertson
Portland
Allen Drurey
Guy Lamb
Colleen
Marilyn
Floyd Evernden
June
Clifford
Evernden
Bancroft
Gaset
James Dye
Dayton
J. W. Dye
Eugene Call Brings Update On Mr Berry S Illness
Mrs Behroudey received a telephone call from Eugene reporting William Merry Berry had a broken leg recently and was recovering when he developed appendicitis. He underwent surgery last week and was listed in critical condition this morning. Accompanying relatives were Mrs Schroeder and Mrs Olive of Myrtle Point, Horace Berry of Riverton, the brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behroudey Wee
William Merry Berry
Pressler Accepts Superintendent Role in Edwards NY
Jean Pressler son of Mrs Walter Sykes left for New York City by train from Portland to take a position as assistant mill superintendent with a lead company in Edwards New York. He is a Colorado School of Mines graduate class of 1836 and has been staying with his mother since Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Pressler
Walter Sykes
New York City
Portland
Edwards
Pressler
Colorado School of Mines
Pressier
Syke
Charles Knight
Gaylord
Satur Day Saints
Elder
Mra
A. Baker
Allen Drurey
Ake Baker
Mary Z Dye
Goodwill Parley Attracts Local Lions Delegates
More than 30 Powers residents are expected to attend the goodwill meeting at Powers Thursday night. W H Homes of the Myrtle Point Lions Club says Marshfield and Coquille will send delegates to supplement over 20 local men planning to attend. Reports from Powers indicate attendance will exceed that city’s present numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cops County
Powers
W H. Homes
Myrtle Point
Valentine Parties and Church Activities Reported
Brethren and Church of Christ groups held Valentine events and a World Day of Prayer observance. Kids and teens gathered for games, tamales and a taffy pull, with refreshments and valentines exchanged. a potluck dinner and birthday honors were also noted.
Divorces Dominate Coos County Plea List Amid Marriages
Coos county court reports show divorce complaints greatly surpass marriage licenses this week. Cases include William Fanno versus Grace O Fanno. Hilma Ingman versus Andrew Ingman. John Welsh versus Mollie Welsh. Ellen Wallace versus Earl Wallace. Zelma Peterson versus Theodore Peterson. Plaintiffs seek alimony, child custody, and property rights, with various cost claims. Also listed are several marriage licenses and local jail detentions for larceny, disorderly conduct, and auto-related offenses. An auto damage suit seeks extensive damages from a November collision near the Coos City bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Wm H. Va
Grace O. Fanno
Coquille
Hilma Vve
Andrew E Ingman
Roseburg
Marshfield
John A. Va
Mollie Welsh
Winnipeg
Meaitobe
Can
Ellen Va
Earl Wallace
Hey
Zelma
Theodore Peterson
Logan
Lyle A. Wood
Lucille Cox
Catching Creek
Lane County
Leonard E Ready
Bernice Valentine
C E Marbet
North Bend
Earl Melvin Hole
Justice District No 5
Cary County
Walter Jorgenson
Alma Jorgenson
Lloyd Howard Lewis
Bandon
Bastille
Lewis
Anna Ekblad
Agnes E. Cox
Samuel Edwin Cox
Coos City Bridge
Jenner Exbiad
EK Cox
Powers Ranger Wins Promotion to Roseburg Role
Ranger E Norgorden of the Powers station receives a promotion to assistant supervisor of the Umpqua National Forest with headquarters in Roseburg beginning March 1. He has served at Powers since 1888 and the station’s strong record is cited as the reason for the advancement. Mrs Norgorden and Norma Jean will join him in Roseburg the late week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Norgorden
Powers Station
Roseburg
Umpqua National Forest
Norgorden
Tax Collectors Visit Coos County
Deputy collectors of internal revenue will be at Coquille February 23 Marshfield February 23 to 72 inclusive and North Bend February 38 for the purpose of assisting taxpayers in preparing their income tax returns for 1908 according to an announcement of W Maloney collector for Ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere
Coquille
North Bend
W. Maloney
Thursday Visitors and Local Visits Reported
Robert Trigg visited the Harris and Herris homes on Thursday. C Guy Mann drove to Langlois on Saturday for business. William Watson Dorothy visited Ralph Harrys in Coquille on Saturday. Ed Harris visited Myrtle Point on Thursday. Thomas Royer and Irvin visited Mrs Mary Royer on Sunday. Roy Sivan and family were guests of Bruno Pane and Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Trigg
Henry Harris
Ed Herris
C. Guy Mann
Langlois
William Watson
Dorothy
Ralph Harry
Coquille
Ed Harris
Myrtle Point
Thomas Royer
Irvin
Mary Royer
Roy Sivan
Famiy
Bruno Pane
Thomas
Coquille Ladies Score Second Win
The Myrtle Point Ladies fell to Coquille at the Coquille alleys last week, with Myrtle Point players Brown Eggers Osborne Allen and others totaling 1536 versus Coquille’s 1807 led by Linn Hayes Whobrey Chard and Duny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Lee Brown
Wilma Eggers
Walter Sparks
Alleen Osborne
Ed Allen
Elmer Linn
Pat Hayes
Allee Whobrey
Lorene Chard
Duny
New Rural Rehab Chief Arrives in Coquille
Norman Fletcher of Salem takes over as rural rehabilitation supervisor for Farm Security Administration in Coos county, succeeding Dale R Winn who moves to Eugene. Fletcher arrives from Vale Malheur county with his wife. they reside in Coquille. Office hours 9 to 5 Monday and 9 to 12 Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Fletcher
Salem
Coquille
Dale R Winn
Farm Security Administration
Winn
Eugene
Fletcher
Coos County
Vale
Malheur County
Movie Benefits Student Fund at Hiland Theater
The Myrtle Point Junior Womans Club sponsored a feature film screening Tuesday at the Hiland Theater to raise funds for the state school loan fund for deserting students. Members sold tickets and a large crowd attended, contributing a substantial sum to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Junior Womans’ Club
Hiland Theater
Oregon House Debates Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Bill
A bill HB No 41 proposes a state funded hospital program for indigents injured in automobile accidents. It would add 50 cents annually to motor vehicle operator licenses to finance SIAC rated hospital care for drivers passengers and pedestrians. The measure aims to protect injured individuals and hospitals and urges citizens to contact their representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Oregon
State
Industrial Accident Commission
SIAC
Domicah
Mystery Display At Schroeder’s Draws Crowds
A unique demonstration at Schroeder's furniture store began Thursday and runs through Friday and Saturday. Spectators watch a new stove design using no chimney connections to burn coal and wood with no smoke. The operating pecs remains a mystery to attendees who have witnessed the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Orphan Child Victim Of Fate
Fate shaped the early life of Edward Lawrence Roberts, month old son of the late Mr and Mrs Edward Moberts of Bandon. His father died in an accident before his birth and his mother died at his arrival. He will live at St Agnes Baby Home in Portland under county nurse Ethel Littler as they travel Friday with Mrs Ralph Milne of Coquille to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Edward Lawrence Roberts
Edward Moberts
Bandon
St Agnes
Portland
Ethel Littler
Littter
Doernbecker Hospital
Ralph Milne
Coquille
Littler
Jurors Assemble for February Circuit Court Term
Jurors for the February circuit court term begin Monday February 20 with the grand jury expected to finish within a week. Clerk L W Oddy will report to Judge James T Brand February 27 when the term opens. Names listed include Myrtle Point residents Walter G Krenger Lena McNair Lyman Rackleff and P C Roper Coquille group John S Sanders Blanche R Smith Harriet Greenough M M Newdall Emn M Pierce Zettie Hawkins George W Sowinney Mabel N Tucker Blanche Southard Luella Davis Frances Estes Marshfield residents Howard H Berry Clyde M Forth Edward O Horton J Albert Matson Frances Huntington Richard L Hall Harry Nasburg North Bend residents Ellis Miller Bernice Henry F D Hutchinson Wade Carter W E Hortyland Englewood Vern L Zeller Eastside Guy Cutp Coos River Ben F Munson Lakeside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coust
L. W Oddy
James T Brand
Myrtle Point
Walter G Krenger
Lena McNair
Lyman Rackleff
P C Roper
Coquillc
John S Sanders
Blanche R Smith
Harriet Greenough
M. M Newdall
Emn
M. Pierce
Zettie Hawkins
George W Sowinney
Mabel N
Tucker Blanche Southard
Luella Davis
Frances Estes
Marshfield
Howard H. Berry
Clyde M. Forth
Edward O. Horton
J Albert Matson
Frances Huntington
Richard L. Hall
Harry Nasburg
North Bend
Eliis Miller
Bernice Henry
F D Hutchinson
Wade Carter
W .E Hortyland
Englewood
Vern L. Zeller
Eastside
Guy Cutp
Coos River
Ben F Munaon
Lakeside
Valentine party and club entertainments in Sunday schools
Miss Mildred James and Mrs T R Johnson hosted a Valentine party for Sunday school members at Mrs Johnsons home with guests listed. The Junior Womans Club entertained husbands at City Hall with games and refreshments under Dorothy Lundy and Wilfred Laird assisting. Senior and Junior Christian Endeavor held a joint birthday dinner at 530 pm with about 45 youths present. A LaFlamme girls party featured games and refreshments. Local birthday party for Henry Schroeder at Mapie Street, with family attendance. Odette club luncheon hosted by Mrs Frank Young. Methodist Ladies Aid tea hosted by Mrs Ben Burges with 18 attendees and Chinese checkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Bonnie
Aileen James
Iris
Margaret Wolgamott
Eunice Horn
Jessie Denver Glenn
Delmar Lee
Denver Greer Earl Johnson
John Kusba
Troy Ashby
Mildred James
Mra T R Johnson
Mavis Greer
Elizabeth Daniels
Juanita Deaver
Helen Johnson
Billy Farmer
Willard
Leonard
Charlies Finney
City Hall
Dorothy Lundy
Wilfred Laird
Waldemir Gurney
Gordon MacKerren
Stanley Furman
Raleigh Greene
H H Thomas
Tce Cream Co
Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ
Henry Schroeder
Mapie Street
Elbert Schroeder
Diantha Lee
Coquille
Elton Schroeder
Joe Laird
Bernice Gillespie
Frank Young
Odette Club
Horel
Frank Freeman
Ray Waterman
Clifford Wilson
James Walsh
Ernest Luthy
A. L Powrie
A M_ Sunstrup
Fred Brown
Cora Steel
Waterman
Sunstrup
Confiscation Suits Filed Against Unlicensed Crab Fishermen
State files suits seeking seizure of crab pots bait lines bags floats and gear used in crab fishing by unlicensed fishermen including Paul Murrau Calvin Simpson and Wm D Reed and others for using cockle clams in crab gear at Cons bay on December 12 1938. Regulatory action targets crab rings bait bags hoes floats and related equipment and notes lack of licenses for Simpson Reed and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Murrau
Calvin Simpson
Wm. D. Reed
Bay
Simpson
Reed
Agame Wm. Musphay
Calvin Sinigeen
Riverton Woman Named State Officer Of Home Council
Mrs Le a AfcCrre of Riverton elected secretary of the Oregon State Home Economic council at its Feb 6 meeting preceding the Horr Interests conference. First Coos county woman officer. delegates Mrs W J DeBoer and Mrs Lovi McCue attended. Twenty four Coos county women registered for the Feb 7 to 10 conference. 747 women from 24 counties and six other states attended. Style shows featured Chinese fashion changes over 50 years and trends for the year. Attendees listed include Mrs Rex Ingram Mrs Emma Palmiter Mrs Edna Middleton Mrs W H H Montgomery Mrs Faye Thompson of Marshfield and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Le‘a
Oregon
May
Rex Ingram
Emma Palmiter
Edna Middleton
Julia Bennett
Lela Bic- Cue
W A. Travis
Harry Hunt
Coquille
W J de Boer
Gravelford
G IL King
Powers
George Larsson
Marshfield
MP Library Adds New Volumes Nine New Books Added This Week
Nine new volumes arrived at the Myrtle Point Library this week joining shelves. Titles include High Road Danger Signal Cards on the Table Murder For Christ Joyful Polaneys Home With Nice People Three Harbours and Jitters plus more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
High Road
Baldwin l
Christman
Polaneys
Walpole
Three Harbours
Mason
Taken By Death In California
WaL Shay of Long Beach formerly living here died in California last Wednesday Funeral services were held Saturday He was the proprietor of Shay's cafe during his stay here and had moved to California for his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal Shay
Long Beach
Shay
Long
California
Stockmen Elect Coos County Men to State Offices
Albert Powers of Coquille was reelected as an officer of the Western Oregon Livestock association at its annual meeting. J F Van Leuven of Bandon was named to the board. The meeting urged coordinated action among county courts state timber department federal forest landowners to develop western Oregon land for timber or grazing. The Coast Country favored to boost the livestock industry amid virgin timber depletion and tax-base concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Powers
Coquille
Western Oregon Lvestock Association
J F van Leuven
Banden
Pibera Department
Imean Development
Western Oregon
Ite
Weekend Visitors And Dinners At Local Homes
Saturday guests included Dr and Mrs JC A Lakome and Mr Dean Brown. Mrs Non Sath left for Ohio after a week with sister Mary Brewster. California visitor Mrs Col Radolf stayed with Grace Linn. Bay residents hosted visitors Dick Barklow and David from Marshfield. Mrs Brewster and Mrs Heworth were Friday callers. Mrs Frank Zumwalt and others noted as improving. Nurses meet Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Moughan
Boke
Ohio
Non Sath
Mary Brewster
Mro
Dean Brown
LaFammes
Mra
Mr Brown
Fonk Pierson
Cecil Lee
Colleen
Gloria
Monroe
Pierson
A. A. Schriefer
California
Col Radolf
San Francisco
Miss Grace
Mary Linn Bay
Dick Barklow
David
Marshfield
Barklow
Z. G. Bumerlin
Neleess Calier
A. W. Bell
Iri Coquille
Yachats Gudote
Clyde’ Goodman
Yachats
Isobel Whittington
Mery Brewster
Sin
Tan Heworth
Bert Pearson
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Paws
Club Eleets Advisory Board
Brethren Church
Valentine
Valentines
Betty Whippe
Bonnie Avery
Gladys
Maxine Myers
Ortha Rost
Katherine Miller
Barbara Barklow
Comeda Baylor
Betty Magill
A I Reed
Leslie Miller
Gerald Reed
Jack Mulkey
Ernest Barr
Durian Miller Theron Morris
Leroy Zeller
Noah Cosner
Church
Fellowship of Prayer
Lavonne Summerlin
Raiewenet
Wanda Nichols
Virginia Runickx
T Church
Powers Ranger
Coquille Ladies
Eugene Post
New Man
LA LaFlamme
Fern LaFlamme
Robert Peo
Eleanor Gurney
Dea Beatty
Alo Wilson
Benjamin Reed
George Luthy
Lorna Jean Summers
Methodist Ladies Aid
Ben Burges
Chinese Chechkerz
Riverton
Home Council
Oscar
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