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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1929

Page

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Art Exhibit at Junior High Draws Crowd in Myrtle Point

The PTA program at Myrtle Point Junior High last evening featured famous masterworks prints, glee club numbers, and a Dutch folk dance. Helen Degee spoke on art and character building, Mae Young shared Europe inspired views, and proceeds will buy school pictures. Floyd Summers and Mrs. Paul Breuer led efforts as attendance rose and support grew.

Myrtle Point Helen Russell Elma Russell Billy Lund Carolyn Schneider Helen Degee Mae Young Europe PTA Wntking Floyd E. Summers Mra Paul Breuer

Local high school gym hosts Port Orford fans for Marshfield Armory game night

The Myrtle Uvint boys squad led by Virgil Smith and teammates Carver Barklow Hayes Druier Christen Laird travel to Marshfield for an Armory event Friday evening. Crowd from Port Orford attends as schedules list youth and interleague matchups with Divisions A to D and a 6 PM start.

Virgil Smith Myrile U'vint Smith Carver Barklow Hayes Druiier Chrieteneen Laird Port Orford

Myrtle Point Forms School Patrols for Safety

Myrtle Point organizes state school patrols at two schools to reduce traffic danger. Captain Marion Lakey leads Junior high patrol 1 with six members. Patrol 2 at grade school is led by Captain Homer Harvey with five members. Parents are urged to support pledges on safe walking and crossing rules.

Trafic Williams Myrtle Point Marion Lakey Robert Steele Karrell Christensen Harold Mullen Bennie Miller Walter Farmer Homer Harvey Oliver Mast Thomas Lemon Lloyd Dietz Truman Bradford Robert Wilson

Shields Buys Bridge Store. Myrtle Point narrows to new owner

Sadie Shields, who ran the Carl Schmitt grocery at Bridge, visited Myrtle Point on business Monday. She has purchased Schmitt’s stock and will operate the store under her name. Schmitt sold his Myrtle Point store last week to Ed Lewellen, formerly of the Norway store.

Ar. Sadie Ll. Shields Carl Schmitt Bridge Myrtle Point

Johnson Craven wedding in Myrtle Point scene

Miss Ann Johnson who worked in the local telephone office married Milton Craven from Pow era in Portland. They returned to Myrtle Point and will reside with the bride's mother Mrs Mary Johnson as the community extends best wishes to the couple.

Ann Johnson Portland Milton Craven Powera Myrtle Point Mary Johnson Craven

Locals Beat Coquille in County Game

The Myrthe Point high squad won 12 to 10 at Coquille Tuesday evening. Barklow missed the game due to vaccination and Hayes sprained an ankle, hobbling on crutches and likely unavailable for next week's Marshfield tournament.

Myrthe Point High Coquille Barklow Hayes Marshfield

Talkie Movies Demo Shown as County First

A demonstration of talkie movies was staged at Ue Hiland theatre last night marking the first in this county section. Myrtle Point Boy Scouts plan a Roseburg trip tomorrow for a return preliminary game with Roseburg scouts ahead of a Myrtle Point girls game. The Port Orford girls lineup included Mrs Church Mrs J L Brea lin and Mrs Roy Whobrey with Mary Gasner Vera Marjorie McCulloch Esther LaBranch Dorothy Warnes and Zena AO as players.

Ue Hiland Theatre Boy Scouts Myrtle Point Roseburg Myrtle Point Basketeers Port Orford Mrs. Church J. L. Brealin Roy Whobrey Mary Gasner Vera Marjorie McCulloch Esther LaBranch Dorothy Warnes Zena

Bridge High to Stage Three Act Comedy A Regular Murt

Bridge High School students present the three act comedy A Regular Murt in the school auditorium on the evening of March 16. The amusing show is expected to draw a full house with patrons from Myrtle Point Broadbeat Remote and nearby areas. Tickets are 28 and 60 cents.

the Bridge High School Myrtle Point Broadbeat

Pastor Resigns After Eleven Years at Myrth Point Church

Rev Turner MacDonald announced his resignation as pastor of the Myrth Point Christian church at Sunday service, effective next Sunday. He cited health reasons and said he will not leave the area, praising his eleven years of service and the community’s regard.

Turner MacDonald Myrthe Point Christian Church MacDonald

Barber Shop Changes In Coquille Staff

R Booth becomes first of the week pace at Ralph Nosler barber shop with John Arape Re continuing under Booth. Nosler has returned to Coquille and is said to take charge of his old shop duties.

R. Booth Ralph Nosler Booth Johm Arape Abd Mr. Booth Mr. Nosler Coquille

Knights of Pythias County Convention Held at Coquille

The Knights of Pythias county convention met Tuesday night in Coquille with strong turnout from Myrtle Point and other lodges. Henry Knight and others attended. Mr Hurst elected Keeper of Records and Seals as a new county officer. Next meeting set for Marshfield on March 18 with a prelate page contest.

Knights of Pythias Coquille Morth Bend Lodge Myrtle Point Henry Knight Frank Young Taylor Dement George Hughes Se Laird Chas. C. Hulett Hurst Marshfield

Local Couple Fred and Marian McMullen Return to Myrtle Point

Mr and Mrs Fred McMullen arrived in Myrtle Point last Saturday by stage from Los Angeles where they had lived for months. They plan to make their home with the Ben McMullen family. Mrs McMullen, formerly Marian Young, wed Mr McMullen in Los Angeles at a Presbyterian church with friend Maud Dindinger as the sole guest. Friends extend congratulations.

Fred McMullen Myrtle Point Los Angeles Ben McMullen McMullen Marian Young Mr McMullen Maud Dindinger Mrs McMullen

Rebekahs at Powers Enjoy Social Time and Dance

The local Rebekahs and Odd Fellows attended a social event in Powers last evening. Guests reported an enjoyable time with splendid refreshments and a worthwhile trip, including Mr and Mrs Walter Schroeder and several other couples and individuals.

Rebekahs Powers Walter Schroeder George Dickinson Pearl Benson John Carver Jennie Rackleff Ray Lewis John Felsher

Come Out of the Kitchen Delights Union High Play

Young Thespians at Myrtle Point Union High staged Come Out of the Kitchen to a large audience. Miss Grace Linn directed with praise. Lucile Sumerlin as Olivia Dangerfield and Oma Hawkins as Amanda the standout performances.

Union High School Grace Linn Lucile Sumerlin Olivia Dangerfield Elizabeth Danhouse Velma Hamilton Averta Cora Falkner

Grade school teachers elected for coming year

School District No. 41 announces the re election of its entire teaching staff for the next year. Principal Zummers commends the successful year while Mrs Belle Whitaker faces possible resignation after long service in the first grade.

Zummers Belle Whitaker Georgia Hickman Wilma Lalgo Velma Austin Mises Allee Guerin Helen Deyoe Men Bjorkqvist Helen Russell Fairy Davis Izora Gregory Thelma Howe Minnow Hermann Floyd E. Summers

Bridge G Both Feet Operation Miss Lou Hooten

Miss Lou Hooten of Bridge was taken to the hospital Sunday for removal of both feet one at the ankle and the other between the ankle and knee. Reports from her bedside yesterday said she withstood the shock as well as could be expected. Her sister Miss Dorothy Hooton, a trained nurse, cares for her.

Lou Hooten Bridge Miss Hooton Dorothy Hooton

Randolph shines in well received community play

Ernest Pierson as Randolph and Week as a prosperous tenant broker brought life to the production. The cast and director deserve praise for faithful work since year’s start, drawing a record crowd with strong citizen support. The Myrtle Point band enhanced the event by playing before and between acts.

Ernest Pierson Randolph Week Myrtle Point Band Acta

Recreation and county booklets face press and highway delays

Local chamber discussions focus on publishing the Coos county recreational and agricultural booklets. The Myrtle Point chamber backs the agricultural booklet while opposing the industrial one. Debate includes a bonded warehouse plan and delays to oiling the Coos Bay highway amid highway commission politics noted at Triamm’s cafe.

Chamber of Commirce Myrtle Point Coos County Jesse Clinton Chamber of Commerce Bridge State Highway Commission Dunne Coos Bay Triamm

Dance Saturday Night in Seaman Room

An old time dance will be held Saturday night in the Seaman room opposite Skaggs Safeway. McDonald's orchestra will provide music. A good caller will keep things moving. Admission 7 cents for men and free for ladies.

Seaman Skaggs Safeway McDonald's Orchestra

Ladies Hostess Dinner Highlights Community Gathering

Fifty guests attended a well laden table for a pot luck dinner hosted by local women. Mrs. Kimer Rus RA gave an address to the daughters and Miss Priscille erin ge sey charge of the program. Mrs. G KE Hamilton chaired the hostess committee with Mrs. Chris Moller and others assisting.

Aung Kimer Rus- RA Priscille Erin Ge Sey G. KE. Hamilton Chris Moller Ben ‘McMullen Chas. Bredrick Frank Young

Lundy Cheeses Co. Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting

Lundy Cheeses Co. held its annual stockholders meeting at the factory on Wednesday afternoon with all members present. The past year showed strong earnings as producers received 56.7 cents per pound butterfat, the highest in five years. Directors elected were S. J. Reed John Paley J. P. Bartlett W. L. Landy and Chris Nolen.

Lundy Cheeses Co Reed John Paley F. Bartlett W. L. Landy Chris Nolen Cosy

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Armory Argoane In & Srd Ia Cs A. A Lengue Sree Faerie Semiftiass Beme Littley Johnson-Craven Pythian Con Bay L. Strong Alee Cealsting Crowded House Young Thespians Myrtle Point Union High School Oma Hawkins Amanda George Baxter Sutton Crane Earl Wiley Thomas Aefferts Robert Powrie Solon Tucker Earl Dement Paul Dangerfield Ernest Strong Charles Dangerfield Bede Whitaker Chins Brigde G Lou Heeten Marshield Hospital Cosa County Presa County Chamber Washington Lome
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