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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
6
Local items list birthdays dinners visits and social gatherings from Myrtle Point. Entries mention Mr. and Mrs. Barker hosting a birthday, sewing club showers, Methodist group social hours, out-of-town visitors from Coquille Coos Bay and Portland, and weekend trips to Olympia and Shasta California with numerous local residents named.
James Draper 74 a longtime Marilo Point resident died at home Saturday February 17 1940 from a heart attack. He is survived by his widow two daughters and five sons. Funeral services were held at North Bend Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev J R Adams officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery in Marshfield.
Methodist Ladies organize a tamale sale fundraiser at the Warren division of Christian Service of the Methodist church. The sale supports district events with delegates chosen including Mr Linn, Mrs LeFiane, and Mrs Robson. Preparations include tasters and refreshments with a Washington decoration theme for the day.
In a Bon district update a newborn is welcomed at Coggaithe hospital. The ceremony notes family names and the support of hospital staff as new parents celebrate the arrival.
The Twin Oaks 4 H Dairy club organized recently with Robert Lundy as leader. Officers elected include President Kenneth Haughton Vice President Harold Reed and Secretary Donald Davenport. Members include Amy Davenport Bill Davenport and Richard Haughton. The next meeting is scheduled for tomorrow Friday.
A community dance to aid Finnish relief will be held at Gavelford community hall on Saturday evening March 2 hosted by the Woman’s clubs of Lee and Gravelford. Supper will be served and music provided by local musicians.
J L Marge, a Shell Oil salesman for three years, will manage the new depot at Bandon formerly a sub-depot. Mr and Mrs Morgan and family will move to the coast city when a house is available. Morgan will commute meanwhile. Announcement came while the Morgans were in Portland.
The narrative describes Wells driving a horse two miles from an unnamed location, then reaching La Grande in Union County. He gathered soldiers and citizens, returning the next day to organize a rescue as Indians were present in the area.
Bunker and a pony were captured by Indians but rescued by a relief party that arrived the next day. Cannons roared as the party fled toward La Grande 36 miles away with Bunker placed on a mattress atop a hack. After reaching safety, Bunker was taken to hospital as the sheep owners counted about 100,000 head in one range and began separating them over two weeks.
Florence Adams of Myrtle Point was elected president of the Coquille Valley Country Club for 1940 at a regular meeting. P F Gehlke of Coquille was named vice president and Miss Ruth Barton of Myrtle Point secretary-treasurer. The president appointed a committee from Myrtle Point and Coquille to plan a Leap Year dance at the clubhouse.
A Marshfield supervisor announces NYA project work opens to young men and women in Coos and Curry counties aged 16 to 20 who may apply for NYA work programs. Details specify eligibility and how to submit applications through local offices for project assignments and support.
Feb 98 city hall Myrtle supporters outline a work program for applicants. Accepted workers will join community projects and city parks including baseball gardens and other sites. The Myrtle Point committee includes Elton Schroeder chairman George Hall Charles Bowers H A Schroeder Rev W Barr and Bort Pearson.
A Church of the Brethren conference brings Ashland Grants Pass and Myrtle Point together for an all day program and noonday lunch at the Myrtle Point church. Rev D I Purderburg of Elgin will be the ghost speaker and Rev Ernest Wine of Ashland opens with a devotional. Speakers include Rev Novobdle Stateman of Grants Pass and Elder J W.
Greeny of the EIien work for thin district Miss Mary Harloeher of Grants Pass secretary tier of the NYPD cabinet of the district and Mrs Marie Pease of Medford in the Interest of Children's Work. The board of administration of the district will hold their business meeting Friday and Saturday night the men will give a banquet for the women. The program at that time will include addresses by Ray Pease of Medford director of men's work of the district and Rev. Funderburg.
A Saturday night dance at the Myrtle Point VFW hall features Babe's Entertainers with special numbers. The event starts at 8 p.m. with tickets at popular prices, and future dances will occur every Saturday night at the same venue.
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