18 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1937
Page
1
Fragmentary note reports a payment of 118.98 dollars on March 28 1908. The text also mentions Lyons in a folg context and an unspecified recipient or purpose. The damaged OCR prevents a fuller identification of the event or parties involved.
An unclear OCR fragment lists names and numbers with many garbled words. Several personal names appear like Clare and Loulee but the context is missing. The text resembles a chaotic page segment with stray punctuation and misplaced phrases from an old publication.
Calvin Ellsworth Bigelow 72, a Myrtle Point native born February 22 1914, drowned Sunday noon while logs were being moved on the East Fork of the Coquille River near Gravelford Coos County. Witnesses including Floyd Parrish and George Singel reported the accident occurred at 12 30 pm and body was recovered about five oclock downstream from the last sighting. Bigelow worked at Coos Bay Lumber and earlier on the Bald Hill ranch. Funeral services were held at Schroeder Funeral Home with interment in Myrtle Point cemetery. He is survived by two sisters Velma Hedford and Wilma. a brother Harold and his parents.
The Myrtle Point Merchants defeated Port Orford 25 to 23 at the high school auditorium. Fred Barklow broke the deadlock with a late foul shot about 25 seconds before the end. Starting lineup included Bob Pewrice, Lyle Carver, George Linn, Raymond Carver, Dale Drusliner, K. O. Hall, and Fred Barklow with periodic substitutions.
Myrtle Grange held a Tuesday meeting in Lundy hall with Master John Carl presiding. A strong attendance despite illness followed by games led by lecturer Mrs. Roy Robison and refreshments of chocolate and cookies. An all day session and potluck dinner are planned for March 2 with baskets requested.
Nellie Barton Davis of Roseburg died Saturday from pneumonia after a brief illness. funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Schroeder Funeral Home in Myrtle Point, with interment in Norway Cemetery. She was born March 1 1904 in Osage Iowa and lived in Coos County before moving to Roseburg in 1933. She leaves husband Clarence R Davis a son Elvin Oestreich a daughter Marilyn Mae Davis a step-daughter Hazel Davis McEwan a brother R L Barton and four sisters.
Ruscell E Hayes was arraigned last Thursday on no operator license charge and fined $3. Darnell Reneldo Hendrickson appeared Friday for overloaded truck and was fined $10. Everett Clarence Thompson, arrested Monday on a jay driving charge, was fined $3 by Justice E. A. Dodge.
Edward Bryant, a late seventies prospector who sold a mining claim near Powers for about a thousand dollars, died February 16 1937 from double pneumonia following flu. He went to Mast Tuesday in critical condition and funeral arrangements were pending word from his brother nh E Bryant of Spokane Washington.
Harold Rewin, son of Mr and Mrs Welow of Myrtle Point, has enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps. Major H D Bagnall reports he is among the new recruits under a recent quota, stationed at Hamilton Field San Rafael California, and will move from Vancouver Barracks to Tenmnition fold for training and duties.
Citizens discuss the Bandon Port Orford mail run and farm mail handling. Mentions fear of retaliation over speaking about a hotel manager ticket agent. References Bert Meed county jailer and local political tensions with Mayor Watkins and road mud issues.
Several farmers in nearby communities have started feeding a new milk product called Lactovaccillis Acidolphus, recommended by Dr J R Bennett Marshfield veterinarian. Developed at Oregon State College it aims to prevent white scours in young calves and has shown promising results so far.
Fragmentary OCR reads about driving inquiries and standing by at a Meyed location with stray letters and unclear details. The readable portion hints at a public tips or inquiry notice but lacks concrete names, dates, or actions.
David Vernon Rive of Marshfield and Denis Louise Devoe of Allegany were married by Rev. F G Jennings at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Marshfield.
Townsend Club votes to send a delegate to Eugene for upcoming events and outlines plans for their nest entertainment. Public notices invite members to attend and confirm participation.
Miss Delilah Blundell of Myrtle Point married Lester L. Porterfield of Tulelake Calif in a Thursday ceremony Feb 11 1937. Bride wore a blue suit with red boutonniere and the groom owns a Tulelake farm. The couple left for Tulelake after the ceremony.
Mr. Mast and Mrs. James Albee visited Marshfield on business. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Keller of Independence spent Monday overnight and plan to make their home there. Mrs. Spencer Ward returned from Coquille hospital after a minor operation. James Albee escorted Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lundy and Miss Ruth Barton to Reseburg. Betty Jean Davis appeared in the week with her mother, and Donald and Lyle Weed from Catelyen were noted travelers.
Anna Mae Roberts daughter of Seale Nabents and Tout Vanes married Stanley E Mielnhoff son of Dora at Saratoga Point. Dr T M Whitest officiated. Guests attended a reception at the groom’s home with a wedding cake baked by the groom’s mother. The couple reside in West Myrile int and welcome friends.
The Myrtle Point Woman's club meets next Monday at 2 30 p m at city hall. Mrs Verne Lundy heads the Retna Homes program and the roll call will be a household hint. Mrs Jesse Palmiter will speak on better homes with a display of hints. Mrs Glen Neideigh and Mrs E C Barker head the decorating committee. A good attendance is expected.
MPH faculty plan to present the three act comedy Is Zat So a faculty play selected by Soe Sevres Point Union High teachers. The event is scheduled for Friday April 8 to raise funds for the student body as no play has been produced for several years.
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