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23 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
1
Helveg, commending officer.
Fragmentary note references Mim Red and a time race with about thirty participants. The text is garbled and lacks clear event details or outcomes.
Henrietta Davis wife of Otto Davis died from cerebral hemorrhage after collapsing in the Marshfield city hall vestibule Friday night. Born in Nova Scotia Sept 1 1900 she moved from Coquille area to Myrtle Point then Marshfield. A longtime member and past matron of the Eastern Star Elgin Chapter, she leaves two daughters and a husband. Funeral services were held at Schroeder Funeral Home with burial in Coquille.
Security Bank files a complaint against Eva Traver seeking to collect on a Pretiser note for 9006.80 dated October 1987. Judgment requested for 276.30 plus 5 percent interest from March 31, 1938, and 100 attorney fees or 133 if contested, plus costs and disbursements of the suit.
Wallace Dement and colleagues attend the Coos County meet in Marshfield on Saturday night. The day features a business session in the afternoon and a banquet in the evening. B C Roberts of Myrtle Point directs event. William Dashney of Marshfield elected president succeeding Eugene Laird. Duncan E Douglas named treasurer with Harry A Slack reappointed secretary.
Henry A Schroeder Myrtle Point Gladys Gane Coquille E C Thuerwachter Marshfield A M Peterson North Bend named the program and arrangements committee for the Oregon Funeral Directors Association annual convention in Salem June 7. The Southwestern Oregon unit held a dinner meeting in Coquille to approve appointments led by president Harry C Stearns with Gladys Gano arranging the dinner. Legislative topics were reviewed by Schroe der Bandon Unger Reedsport Stearns and Ryan. Guests included Mrs A M Peterson and Mrs EC Thuerwachter along with Mrs John Unger Dorothy Wager O S Adams and Stanley Phillips of Myrtle Point. Officers of the state association will join the Southwestern meeting in Reedport in March to finalize the Salem convention plans.
Fragmented read of local names and events shows residents visiting, family gatherings and social calls in Coquille and Myrtle Point. Mentions John Fabry Kathleen Roberts families Adame Barklow and Ralph households plus several names and minor activities across a Sunday to Monday span.
Local notices circulate about injuries and daily visits. Henry Hawkins on crutches after loading ties. Fred Barker to Medford. Mrs Watkins of Halls Creek hosted guests. neighbors share meals and attend parties. Visitors include Hoffman family from Portland. Broadbent and Catching Creek residents host dinners. Mrs Young recovering at home. several brief calls and social visits noted.
The Myrtle Point club held a Friday evening entertainment with orchestra pieces by Pee Wee and Hus Ranch Hands of Coquille, shadow readings, duets by Betty and Patty Druliner with Madge Nelson at piano, and various solos and guitar performances. Winners Marianna Steele and Leon Warming received a cake for the waltz contest.
A Saturday banquet hosted by Ninety and Nine Women honored men of the church with creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, salad, hot biscuits, pie and coffee. Speakers included Harold Stone on Indifference in the Church and Charles Bowers on Victorious Life, with a victory theme and singings led by Mrs George Hall.
Everett Culver, son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Culver, was kicked in the eye while playing at Bridge schoolhouse last Thursday. He was taken to Mast hospital, where doctors found only a bruised optic, not serious damage, and he returned to studies Monday morning.
An optimistic outlook for Coos county and southwestern Oregon dominated the goodwill banquet in Powers hosted by the Myrtle Point Lions. Speakers urged road links from Marshfield to Grants Pass via Myrtle Point and Powers, a project seen as boosting beach traffic and tourism as CCC crews described progress on forest road work and fire prevention.
Tractors and other farm equipment will be demonstrated Friday afternoon February 24 at the Bill Williams farm one half mile south of Myrtle Point on the Reedsford road. The field test will start promptly at 1 30. Ellis EB Shull local distributor for Allis Chalmers will be in charge with a Eugene office representative assisting. Three tractors and several types of plows and discs will be shown in operation.
Myrtle Grange met Tuesday evening with 29 members present. Jess Damron was installed as chaplain and Marvin Barzee Virgil Bowman and Mr and Mrs Alden Butler were voted in as members. A trade with Germany and County School Equalization and Unit bills were discussed. An hour of lectures followed and the next meeting will feature a potluck dinner under Danford Mast's home economies committee.
Wilbur Henry of Eugene opens a miniature photo studio in The Herald bulging area. The studio finishes photos in four minutes using a process and is equipped to tint and enlarge pictures.
Knute W Terell filed two placer location notices this week in the Salmon Creek mining district. One covers the east half of lot 16 in section 18 for New Deal, the other covers the east half of lot 1 in the same section.
Coquille ladies bowling defeated Myrtle Point at local alleys in Sunday play. Individual scores feature Mrs Ed Allen 131 117 104 and Miss Ellen Carver 97 104 128 for Myrtle Point, while Lo wne Chard led Coquille with 183 122 100. Both teams set for Friday rematch in Coquille.
Broadbent and James Devereux of Gaylord attended a social evening at the Walter Newbury home. Mrs Newhouse recently discharged from Porting hospital returns home. Marfield visit by Miss Barkdoll and her parents. Local callers include Lydee Chase and Edith Redell of Myrtle Point. True family members report hospital stay improving. Porter Whitting visits Hubert Marry of Fishtrap. Young Jimmy Fisker injured arm on washing wringer. Everndens host dinner for J P Evernden family and visitors. Hermann families relocate between Fred True cabins and Myrtle Point ranch. More Fun Club holds Valentine party with games dancing and refreshments. Roy Caudle of Mer Marie visited Myrtle Point. Port Orford and Myrtle Point residents Lloyd Smith Jim Grant Ta and Raymond Baerknell and Ines Berklow were Sunday Port Orford visitors.
Two Myrtle Point candidates will take the initiatory degree of the IOOF at Coquille on Friday evening February 24. A Coquille lodge team will conduct the ceremony with a large Myrtle Point delegation traveling by bus operated by A. E. Baker. Local members were invited to attend Roseburg on March 9 where candidates for the second degree may be presented. the Portland grand master is expected.
Coos county road crew finished Dement Creek bridge work linking Barkley and Chandler ranches enabling gravel haul to the upper Dement Creek area. A joint Coosa and Curry counties project aims to complete a through route to Langhois. Local residents from Myrtle Point and Marshfield were noted in casual visits and trips to town.
Lucille Gox and Lyle Wood were united in marriage in a quiet ceremony at the Methodist parsonage in Myrtle Point on February 18, 1939, officiated by Rev C M Brown. Lisle Wood served as bridesmaid and Bernard Springhead as best man. both spouses hail from Catching Creek.
The Sanlee seelony and the Worldwide Work society held a service led by the candie light and honored Mrs Sanford Weekly and Ray Morrison at a gathering at Morrison home. Attendees included Carver, Button, McCullough, Neal, MacKerrrow, Morrison, Weekly, and guests. cake and sandwiches were served and Mrs Hembree received a fruit and candy basket. Royal Neighbors held a tea at Joe Webster home with eight members present.
Fragmentary obituary note mentions a woman raised with family in Weedie Maine, later married Price, with three daughters Jenny Powers and Beña among survivors. A sister Mrs Loud Price lives in Oxnerd California. F B K Barr conducted the Tweedey service.
A garbled report notes injuries on Cedar Street after a mid afternoon event. Names include F. Miller and Wieginds, with mentions of Mrs. Burns daughter and Mrs. Com family. Details are unclear due to OCR text issues.
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