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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
4
A fragmented excerpt discusses veterans and patriotic efforts, noting mass meetings and Sunday schools as venues. It mentions costs and the impression that professional organizers are not present, with stray phrases about Feiks and money.
A narrator muses on spring business, comparing fishing to running a shop. He cites selling plans, window dressing, and new advertising to move last year’s stock, noting the challenge and profit of clever merchandising.
J L Knight shipped a car of beef cattle to Flannagan market at Marshfield on Monday. Myrtle Point eighth graders Daisy Endicott Chester M Lee Pearl Adelia Clinton Callie Chandler Elia Kribbs Zela V Hermann Thomas H. Devis Innis Rose Reena M. Neal Ivy Pauline Miller Grace Michael Dalton M King George F W Hughes Leafy Kendall Harry B Lewellen James D Neal Armand Adams Gustaveous M Dietz van Rose Medel Claire Adams Dora E Bigelow. The Whist club was entertained by Mrs J T Bridges and daughter Audrey.
Levi Nicholas timber man and Diljel Pearl Ward daughter of Mrs Ward of Catching Creek wed on Monday afternoon at the bride’s sister Mrs W A Adams home. Myrtle Point and Bandon high school cagers clash. Bandon wins 14 to 10 in season-defining game. County exam results list teachers earning certificates including Minnie E Comer Grace Black Chloe Buell Della Bryant Ed ward L Dally Minnie Hermann Dessie M Dean Lorinda Dean Jast Bunch and Ivo M Williams.
Twenty five years ago on February 17 1916 Coos County took in seven orphaned children from Charles Coffin and wife of South Slough after a weeklong struggle against starvation and filthy conditions The youngsters aged 2 to 16 include four girls and lack proper clothing Firemen hold their eleventh annual ball as announced by S A Hall who was in Powers this week to dispel rumors about the death of J H Estes known as TY aty He says a nearby mine operator and a Sucker Creek party located Estes cabin and found him alive though exhausted and short on food with only a small amount of flour left
Roy Watson son of Mr and Mrs J C Watson and Miss Gladys Nosler daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Nosler were married at the bride’s parents home in Coquille. Nestle Food Company Milk Maids from Bendon lost to the American Legion team 38 to 32 in Oaks pavilion with Myrtle Point scoring mainly in the first half.
Fifteen years ago on February 25 1926 Tuesday at noon the city fire department was called to the residence of Lee Ray for an emergency incident.
Norman A Harris argues that postwar democracies prospered on vast resources while Europe faced debt and hunger. He contends Hitler rose from Germanys demoralized democracy and warns that surviving democracies including England and France will pay dearly for past actions as new generation meets the challenge.
Joan Breuer finished hauling lumber for a large new barn to be erected on his ranch four miles southwest of Myrtle Point along Catching Creek. A small fire in the home preceded by a burst of oil and water led to the blaze being discovered in time.
In 1991 the Presbyterian church hosts an informal tea for all ladies in the church parlors with refreshments and a silver offering. The program includes vocal solo by Mrs Merwin Moller, piano by Lucile Sumerlin, readings by Reta McClellan, piano duet by Billy Lund and Frances Fearnley, and reading by Verna Knight. During the weekend in Portland Hardy Smith takes over Chas Hall’s share in the Myrtle Hotel in Myrtle Point.
Jean Pressler of Myrtle Point receives one of 20 big M monograms awarded to Colorado School of Mines football team members for 1935 services. A fire last Thursday destroyed $1500 in lumber and $3500 in equipment at Jim Roberts saw mill in Eckley. Two girls riding in an L L Evernden auto were injured when a truck owned by Nolan Bowman struck it, prompting a suit for damages.
Quoted exhortation urges belief in democracy for all after World War II and Germany. It calls on readers to commit before God to “let live” as well as to live, warning of reap what you sow.
Miss Ethel Eggers and Truman Hartley wed at the bride's Broad Bent home with Rev. Hugh T Mitchellmore officiating. Attendants include Betty Eggers and Joy Scott. best man Lewis Lund. A reception followed as guests from nearby towns shared in the celebration and plans to travel later were announced.
Prem Marchi and Larris Addy with Kaye of Marshfield visited Mrs. Addy’s parents Mr. and Mrs. James Barkdoll and family. Carl Mattson of Marshfield spent Sunday with his brother Ruben Mattson. W H Ortman and family of Marshfield visited their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Delyria and Darrel Dianer Geests. P O Lund of Coquille dined with Mr and Mrs F C True Thursday evening.
Gaylord Gun: Mr and Mrs Bert Brewster moved to Gaylord where he works for Clayton Haven in a logging camp on the Lewis Evsele ranch. Mr and Mrs Ben Barkdoll recently moved to the A Howard ranch. Mrs James Devereaux returned from Portland after the death of her sister Mrs A H Farret of Langlois. Various residents attended and hosted dinners and parties, including Broadbent patrons, Myrtle Point events, and a wedding at Broadbent. Local reunions and hatchery visits also noted along with school directors’ meeting in Myrtle. Weekend visitors from Ada, Oregon joined family gatherings at the Luttrell home and attended the Eggers and Hartley wedding in Broadbent.
Twin Oaks hosts and guests from Denmark Port Orford Marshfield Myrtle Point and Coquille are listed with visits and meals. Mrs Minnie Robbins Broadbent hosts Anna McNair Victor Johnson Virginia McNair and others. Dinner guests include Elizabeth Hillyer Elmer Shull.
The province of Ontario produces most of Canada’s wine with about 33 bottling plants in operation and a notable share of national production.
County clerk issued multiple marriage licenses this week listing Charles Gaylord Chipman and Donna Faun Zimmerman among others from North Bend Myrtle Point and Coquille. Estate actions include guardianship for Meredith Alvina Lewison and administration for Mathilda Diedrich with values around 5000 dollars, plus probate for Murry Bell Silwell with personal property and bank balances.
Lian Walker filed in circuit court against the City of Coquille seeking 96000 for injuries from a fall on Elliott street between Front and First streets about 9 am on February 3, 1840. She fractured her leg due to a sidewalk hole caused by surface water and alleged permanent disability and medical costs totaling 190 plus 5000 general damages.
Joseph Ed Haines 81 formerly of Eckley died at Mast hospital in Sculttyburg Oregon on Sunday morning Feb 16 1941 after a short illness He lived in Eckley managing his fathers holdings and later homesteading and buying land He married Mary Ella Divelbiss in 1887 The couple moved to Myrtle Point in 1887 and returned to Eckley in 1916 He is survived by his widow one daughter three sons one grandchild and four siblings Funeral services will be held at Myrtle Point Tuesday in the Methodist church with burial at Eugene Cemetery.
Friday afternoon visitors from Marshfield included Mrs Orlin Lett of Bridgeport Mrs Paul Breuer Mrs Belle e oe Mrs Theresa Shermann and Mrs Walter Moore of Coquille who called on Mrs Daniels in Marshfield during their local trip.
Frem Roseburg Mrs. Robert Redell of Roseburg visited Thursday afternoon at the Paul Breuer home. Frem San Diego Victor Breuer of Grass Valley Calif. stopped to visit his uncle Sam Breuer en route to Bandon where he will be the last of this.
Norweg ean banden visitors Geo Anthony and Earl Philpott join Mr and Mrs Norman Halter for Sunday dinner. North Bend guests Ed ward and Charlen Keller with Delbert Sumerkin pay call. Hermann Todsen begins modernization of the town service station aiming for a modern streamlined look.
Lee Altend attends funeral for Mrs Walter Lawhorn at McKinney Thuredas Sunday. Vialtore couple visit the Andermots chroeder household. Mr Schroeder aids on farm. Mrs Hare c Dyck Douglas and Donna of Fairview visit Schr oer home. Marshfield guests Mr and Mrs K E Marcey and Mr and Mrs Lyle Marcey visit S J Laeatherman. North Catalina boasts the largest rural school bus system transporting 320000 children daily.
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