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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1936

Page

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Bobcats Defeated by Roseburg Indians 36 to 23 in Night Game

Roseburg led 13 3 in the first quarter as Myrtle Point fought to upset the Indians. Scherner scored 10 for Roseburg, Druliner 7 led Myrtle Point, and key plays at the tipoff helped Roseburg pull away after two Bobcats were sidelined. Final score 36 23.

Dus Bobcats Roseburg Indians Scherner Roseburg Wee Man Druliner Myrtle Point Indians Rickard Huwaro Gas Myrtle

Bridge Club Honors Mrs Elon Sehmeder Dessert Luncheon

Mrs Elon Sehmeder hosted a 1.30 dessert luncheon at her home Friday for members of the Bridge club. A delightful afternoon of cards followed with guests Mrs Harold Carver, Mrs Raleigh OCreene, Mrs Austin Dodge, Mrs Wallace Dement, Mr LsL Powers, Mrs Thomas Flint, Mrs Eugene Laird and the hostess Mrs Schroeder. Mrs Greene held high score for the afternoon.

Elon Sehmeder Harold Carver Ralegh Ocreene Austin Dodge Wallace Dement Lsl Powers Thomas Flint Eugene Laird

Relief orders and county aid changes in Marshfield area

The court discontinued Eleanor Ousek's indigent soldiers' allowance after she moved from the county and notified Mrs Dottie West of her relocation and cessation of the $18 grant. Susie K. Weekly loses dependent mother status as children are employable and funds come via farm rehabilitation. Lyons of Empire Lumber loses road permit for Daniels Creek due to poor maintenance. Gertrude Hendricks removed from dependent mothers rolls and placed on relief. A dance permit is granted for Thomas at Azalea Gardens on February 22.

Eleanor Ousek Marahfield Dottie West Susie K. Weekly Marshfield Farm Rehabilitation Administration Lyons Empire Lumber Company Daniels Creek Rmit Gertrude Hendricks Powers Thomas of Coqualle Azalea Gardens

City Arrest George Baxter Fined for Truck Speeding

George Albert Baxter of Myrtle Point was fined by Irving Larson of the state police on a speeding with a truck charge, with costs assessed.

George Albert Baxter Myrtle Point Irving Larson

County Arrests Highlight Local Offenses And Detentions

A county report lists Edd Frankie 61 jailed Feb 8 for letting goats roam on others property and released to arrange care. Rupert Hunter 36 arrested Feb 10 for fake pretenses plea guilty, upcoming sentencing. Walter Smith 80 jailed for a $30 public intoxication fine. James Callaghan 30 adjudged insane and taken to state hospital after breaking car windows during transfer. Byron Hunter 33 sought for non support. Robert Crabtree pled guilty to stealing an overcoat and revolver with sentence pending.

Edd Frankie Rupert W Hunter Hunter Walter Smith James Callaghan State Hospital Callaghan Court House Salem Byron Hunter T Alen Multnomah County Robert Crabtree

District Meet Report At Townsend Club

Member reports district meet to Townsend Club. The Myrtle Townsend unit notes the congression district convention in June. The meeting was held earlier than usual in Gepoes of After a short presiding, Behdeter B. Ross spoke as evangelist at Route Church, and the entire membership gave the Town rend pledge.

Myrtle Townsend Congression District Convention Ruge Behdeter B. Ross Route Church

Style Revue by Myrtle Point Delegates at Roseburg Club

Junior Women's clubs district convention in Roseburg featured a Myrtle Point style revue with Miss Mahalah Kurtz as emcee and models labeled by years such as 1776 and 1865. The next group meeting is announced for February 238 at 2 p.m. Open to the public, with a note on convention proceedings to be reported by delegates.

Myrtle Point Roseburg Mahalah Kurtz L. L Sowers Edgar Rickard Austin Dodge Harold Carver Eugene Laird Raleigh Greene Olen Neideigh Mra Powers Senree

Evening School Farmers Analyze Soil Elements

Farmers at Myrtle Point High School last Thursday examined three main plant nutrients nitrogen phosphorus and potassium. The discussion covered how these elements indicate soil health, how nitrogen affects growth and disease resistance, phosphorus aids maturity and root development, and potassium supports starch and carbohydrate production with sources like hardwood ashes and seaweed.

Myrtle Point High School United States Colorado Arizona Nevada California Utah Germany

Donkey Line Fire Burns Men Near Grants Pass

D H Maxen Motley, also known as Dutch Maxen, and LeRoy Sperry were burned while filling a donkey’s line at Grants Pass about a week ago. Maxen suffered serious burns while Sperry escaped with minor injuries. Bat Manon was hospitalized.

D. H Maxen Grants Pass Shout LeRoy Bud) Sperry Sperry Bat Manon

County Red Cross Meeting Postponed to Monday

The County Red Cross meeting in Marshfield was postponed from Friday evening to Monday at 6 p m. John Zydemaan of Seattle will speak representing the Veterans with the coast Red Cross. All American Legion men in the county are invited to attend and ask questions. The nominating committee will report and every Red Cross member is urged to attend.

Red Cross Marshfield John Zydemaan Seattle Coast Red Cross Aestrcan Legion

Gravelford Leap Year Dance Set by Ladies Club

The Gravelford Ladies club sponsors a Leap Year dance in the Gravelford Community building on Saturday February 29. Frank's Little Wranglers will provide the music for the evening and an admission charge will prevail.

Gravelford Frank

District basketball tournament returns to Marshfield armory

The district tournament will be held Friday and Saturday March 13 and 14 at the Marshfield armory. Myrtle Point, Marshfield, Roseburg, Coquille and North Bend will compete as Bandon leaves the district. The winner advances to the state tournament at Salem for the Oregon championship. Myrtle Point sits fourth in the league.

Marshfield Oe Armee Seheels Myrtle Point Roseburg Coquille North Bend Bandon

Portable Kitchen to Visit Myrtle Point Next Tuesday

The Senior Woman's Club of Myrtle Point sponsors a traveling kitchen show titled Unneva but Practical Meals to be held next Tuesday at 2 PM at the Junior High School. Admission goes to support the club’s project to furnish a rank to the school children.

Myrtle Point Senio Woman's Club Egrorr

Probate notes list several estate actions in Marshfield and beyond

The probate docket shows Jacob Monelake's estate admitted in Marshfield with executors and heirs named and personal property valued at 808 dollars. Chatham E Huling partnership estate valued at 2042.10 dollars with special administrator appointed. Dr Frank Leslie of Marshfield dies February 4 1996 leaving 2000 dollars in personal property. Administrators and appointees for each estate listed along with multiple heirs and beneficiaries from Seattle Memphis and other locations.

Jacob Monelake Marshfield NXT Kaufman C O. Brokke Flion Rudnes Allen Stonelake Mary Jokey Lakeside E. Lundy Chatham E. Huling Harry G Demen H Pearce J M. Gearhart Frank Leslie Wm. E Walsh J. Albert Mateon Chas. Kampfer A. B. Peacock Meirs Genelle Lasile Seattle Wash Mra den Wank Memphis Tenna Ler John Ferguson Titerwald Robert B. Way Eka

Local Grange Plans to Send Candidates

After the regular opening of Myr Ue Grange Tuesday evening a new candidate was tattared and the meeting turned over to the lecturer George Hampton who led a program of musical readings and plays. Mrs Walter Laird spoke on George Washington life and Lawrence Rachel on Abraham Lincoln. Refreshments followed and members hope for full attendance on officer's night. Several members plan to attend Fairview Grange next meeting to seek third and fourth degrees for seven candidates.

Myr Ue Grange George Hampton Walter Laird George Washington Lawrence Rachell Abraham Lincoln Laio Fairview Grange

Coquille Choral Club Presents Winter Concert

The Coquille Choral Club will perform next Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Pioneer Methodist church auditorium. A silver offering will aid club expenses. Directed by Maud Skags Woodyard, with M O Hawkins on piano, soloists Muriel Dae and Mary Louma provide violin and readings.

Coquille

Lawsuit Seeks Damages From Trusk Owner and Driver

Complaints filed by Kate Wetheon and Mary Frances Sullivan accuse a truck owned by James Mattei and driven by Nolan Bowman of causing severe injuries and medical costs. Plaintiffs seek general damages, medical bills, and automobile damages claims amid alleged reckless speeding and improper lookout. Attorney Mate Dal King of Myrtle Point represents Sullivan.

Kate Wetheon Ion Ee James Mattei Nolan Bowman Mattei Elsie Wood D. A. Wood Catching Creek Miss Wood A. R Bert) Davenport Mary Frances Sullivan T. Sullivan Bowman E . Pate

Circuit Jury Report for February Term

Jurors summoned to appear Monday February 24 at 10 a.m. for the February term of circuit court include EEB Eggers Myrtle Point Charles Page Bandon Micheal Boileau Marshfield Bess Savege Marshfield Wm A Roselle Broadbent Ernest R Panter Bandon P C Roper Myrtle Point Emmett L Pierce North Bend M BE Everett North Bend Katherine Arlandson North Bend Ray Osborne Broadbent Ellen Wold North Bend Lawrence A Powell Marshfield D H Benson Lakeside John A Blegder Marshfield H H Best North Bend Chas Wagner Myrtle Point Chester A Lenet Marshfield G A Imbof North Bend Luella Devis Coquille Maxine Jeub Coquille Geof Gilbertson Marshfield Carl G Golder North Bend Noble Arundage Marshfield Gladys Gano Coquille F C True Broadbent Maurice E Brown Hauser Ira E Wheeler Willard Slough Gloria M Getz Coquille Minnie C Laws Coquille KE C Mather Bandon.

Eeb Eggers Myrtle Point Charles Page Bandon Micheal Boileau Marshfield Bess Savege Wm. A. Roselle Broadbent Ernest R. Panter Banden P C. Roper Emmett L. Pierce North Bend M. BE. Everett Katherine Arlandson Ray Osborne Ellen Wold Lawrence A. Powell D. H. Benson Lakeside John A. Blegder H. H. Best Chas. Wagner Chester A. Lenet G A Imbof Luella Devis Coquille Maxine Jeub Geof Gilbert

Condemned Corner Building Tiko Cook Sold to James Clinton

A derelict corner property at Spruce and Second streets once owned by Tiko Cook was condemned and torn down. The site, later tied to Roseburg Dock and the Mirtle Point area, traces ownership to James Clinton who continued in the same business after acquiring the structure.

Spruce and Second Streets Tiko Cook Cesk Roseburg Dock Mirtle Point James Clinton Apmronimstely Eee Enue

Council Orders Drop Basin at Fifth and Cedar

The city council met at city hall and ordered a drop basin installed at the southwest corner of Fifth and Cedar streets. Present were Councilmen Breuer McNair Barker and Mayor Ralph Kring. no other business was brought before the council.

Fifth and Cedar Streets Breuer, McNair Barker Ralph Kring

Local couples receive marriage licenses and rites

A wave of marriage licenses and ceremonies spans Coquille Myrtle Point Bandon Reedsport Empire and surrounding towns. Couples include George W Childers and Norma Weaver Elma Avery and Lyle Strong Carl Hogan and Ells Mae Fiocyd Fern Kingsford and George Glenn Cummings Mary Farrin and Kenneth Sommer Sen Emma Vandervort and Forrest Grant Nellie Knopenyder and Taras L noes among others with ceremonies performed by local ministers and J P officers.

George W Childers Coquille Norma Weaver Myrtle Creek G. A. Lyle Strong Bandon Elma Avery J J Stanley Carl Hogan Ells Mae Fiocyd Myrtle Point W C. Cronk George Glenn Cummings Reedsport Fern Kingsford Kenneth Sommer Marshfield Mary Farrin Sumner Neil J Barnes Forrest Grant Gaylord Sen Emma Vandervort Empire Raymond Wilder Lee Savage Mildred Foss Alfred B. Barrows Ona Pearl Adams Langfols Nellie M. Knopenyder

Myrtle Pointer Receives Letter In Athletics

Myrtle Point resident Jean Premier receives a prestigious Ma rmaemograms award from the Colorado School of Mines recognizing gridiron services in 1835. Scholarship weights the honors, press times delayed due to grades, as the registrar notes the year’s first semester records.

Jean Premier Myrtle Point Colorado School of Miner Pressier Walter Sykes Fourth Street Atlietics School of Mines Golden Colo

Women Talk Beautifying the Home at Club Meeting

Mrs Belle Whitaker plans a February meeting of the Women s Club at City Hall. Included are a roll call response, a presentation on making back yards attractive, songs by the High School Glee Club, and talks on front lawn appeal interior decor by Margaret Chase and Beatrice Abel.

Ben Belle Whitaker Woman's Club City Hall Back Yard America N. G. W .Perkins High School Glee Club Margaret Chase Beatrice Abel

Safeway Employees Guests At Village Dance

A dance was held at the V. F. hall Wednesday evening for all Safeway employees and their guests. The event featured music and fellowship, with attendees from the local Safeway store enjoying a social evening.

Safeway V. F . Hall

Saturday Stage Crashes Into Barn Near Marshfield

A Saturday stage reportedly crashed into a barn on the Vern Magill place four miles from the city as it veered on a curved road. The vehicle, described as being driven on its own power, was seen near the bay area after the impact.

Myrtl Leing Wee Vern Magill Place Eknate Deusche Dre Ee Berk

"Gay Nineties" Is Well Received

The Woman's Club staged a Gay Nineties themed event at the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening. The Hopscotch Corner dancers performed skillfully in short practice, and the show was an outstanding success with a net profit around 99 dollars.

Sixteen WPA Teachers In Coos County Report

The WPA program in Coos County supports sixteen teachers teaching in nursery schools and adults courses. Nationwide about 360 teachers teach nearly 600 adult classes and run 18 nursery schools for children from relief families. Supervisors include C A Howard and state director Roben J. Masske, with Leo A. Meyer named county supervisor of adult education.

WPA C. A. Howard Roben J. Masske Beach Leo A. Meyer Coos County Ctty

Eckley Sawmill Burns in Major Fire

A Thursday blaze destroyed the Eckley sawmill owned by Jim Roberts, with about 1800 dollars in lumber and ties and over 3560 dollars in equipment lost. Roberts faces losses likely over 9800 dollars with no insurance to cover them.

Eckley Jim Roberts Roberts

Brewster Couple Wed Saturday

In Brewster a couple exchanged vows on Saturday in a small ceremony described by locals as simple and affectionate. The couple, identified locally as residents of the town, celebrated with family and friends in a modest gathering.

Brewster

Merchants Erect New Signs in Myrtle Point

Myrtle Point merchants add inviting signs to the business district. Richard, owner of Dick's Pool Hall, unveiled a new display this week to attract visitors and boost local commerce.

Myrtle Point Richard Preprietor Dick's Place

Ship Crew Joins Robert L Anain and Mrs BR Anain

A brief notice notes Robert L Anain and Mrs BR Anain joining the ship crew in Myr with a four dollar share. The fragment confirms a maritime personnel addition and a small stake.

Robert L. Anain Dar BR. A. Anain Myr

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