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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
2
The Hard theatre, closed for two months, reopened Sunday night with Alice Ansen and her son Steven among guests. Rev and Mrs Wm Barnett and nephew George Barnett were visitors at the E F Hoffman home on the same day.
Mrs Walter Huff visits Portland to see daughter Marjorie at Griner hospital. Lawrence Rackleff family and Walter Russell kin spend weekends with Elmer Russell. John Belloni family take trip to Bandon. Elma Russell returns from Ashland normal and begins practice teaching. Mrs N G W Perkins resumes after illness visit with daughter. Mrs Claud Giles family in Marshfield return home. Mrs Sarah Haughton honored at 77th birthday dinner hosted by Mrs Mabel Barklow. Eleven Myrtle Point attendees join county Mytle Union Christian Endeavor rally and play.
Melvin Painter of Coquille and Gladys Clinton of Gravelford eloped and were married by the county judge in Roseburg on February 13. The bride is the eldest Clinton daughter. the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Pointer of Coquille, is known in logging camps across the county. They plan to make Coquille their home for now.
Analysis near Kerby in Josephine County points to ferrous chromite as the cause of sterile serpentine soil. Dr Powers of Oregon Agricultural College notes lime and amendments may correct part of the issue. Studies show manganese and other trace elements can boost crops but are not advised for routine fertilizer buying without careful testing.
A fragmentary column reflects on legends of Pharaohs tombs and Moses, notes bones of an extinct hind found by scientists, and recalls January 27 events involving Wilhelm of Germany and Alphonso of Spain, mentioning exiles and royal missteps.
County schools prepare for spelling and declamation contests with dates in April. The district meets discuss prizes and rules while rural and town students vie for honors. Mrs. E A Heubner travels to Wisconsin with her husband for an extended mining-related visit.
An 8lb 1oz boy named William James born to Mrs H B Gilpatrick Friday. May James undergoes liver abscess surgery. Wm Ward admitted for medical treatment. E wood, 4, son of Faye Young, injured by an axe at play. Gilbert born to Mrs GeGinley, 9 3/4 lb, named Gilbert. Mrs H P Green discharged after appendicitis. Dwight Bones treated for a broken collar bone. Mrs Arthur Kane discharged after abdominal surgery. John Geerhart’s finger end amputated after school injury.
The ONO club held a truck dinner and social evening Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Kring Bridge was followed by prize winnings for high score won by Mr and Mrs Karl Kaufman. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Bud Emery Mr and Mrs Ed Roberts Mr and Mrs Flentge Perkin Mr and Mrs Henry Rosalow Mr and Mrs Al Newdeigh Mr and Mrs E ls Dement.
Knapp Schroeder's hall offers sessions every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Ballroom tap and dance classes available for 50 cents per half hour. information at the hall.
ITM and Mrs Frasier Hoffman and Mrs Alice Aasen visited on Friday. Mr and Mrs John Felsher and family dined Monday at the Chriselson home. Mrs Linn arrived from Longview with the J P Linn family. Mrs Linn, a singer, will perform at Methodist and Presbyterian services. Mrs Chase returned from Eugene with Margaret after her flu illness and attended Thelma Howe’s wedding in Creswell before returning to Eugene.
Friends of Mra Frank Zumwalt held a quilting bee at her home on Tuesday to assist with sewing and celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Mrs Lt Strong, Mrs Ila Poyer, Mra Lilly Fish, Mra Nancy Post, Mrs Forrest N Heath, Mrs Henry Radabaugh, Mra John Carver, Mra W oH Taylor, Mrs B A Reed, Mra Frank MacConnell, Mra F L Handerton, Mrs Weeks, Mrs Albert Carver, and other guests. The group was joined by Mr Zumwalt, Henry Radabaugh, and W M Wyatt at dinner.
Notice is given that Wallace B Dement is administrator of the George H Guerin estate. Creditors must present verified claims at Wallace B Dement’s office in Myrtle Point, Oregon within six months from the date of first publication February 18 1932. THOS D GUERIN Administrator of the Estate of George H Guerin deceased.
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