Local Social Notes Highlight Myrtle Point Events
A long list of social visits and gatherings from Myrtle Point and neighboring towns includes Mrs. George Russell and Confessor Bandon, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Halter, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Giles, Mrs. Gill Coon, Mrs. Sarah Williams, and many other households. Weekends feature visits, dinners, bridge and pinochle games, birthday and anniversary parties, church group meetings, and club activities across Coquille, Marshfield, and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ruseell
Thomas Guerin
Charles
Marysville
Calif
Nes
Hiire
Floyd Evernden
Suiders
Chackes Stallard
Chathene
Meseburg
Steler
Robert Farrey
Asher, Olin
Mrz
Stallard
Delores Belloni
Dorothy Lamdy
Dorothy Bowers
Portland
Ray
Arthur Chase
Marshfield
Bere— R. M. Harrison
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Edwin Schroeder
A. H. Bender
Norway
Evin Nelson
Eugene
Walter Donald Evenkey
Calder
Roy Gnadt
A. A. Baker
Rebecca Adams
Alber Pancoast
L. W. Miller
Mabel Martin
Hospital Admissions and Surgeries in Local Area
Local hospital records show Mrs H H Thomas of Myrtle Point admitted after an appendectomy last Wednesday. Mrs Levi Gant of Powers entered Sunday after an auto accident with injuries including scalp wound and fractured left leg. W E Foote of Norway admitted Thursday for treatment. Francis Wilson, employee of M J Morrison, treated Wednesday for an axe wound in the thumb. Gene Hansen, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Lester Hansen, operated on for appendicitis Saturday. Frank Morris of Powers listed as a medical patient admitted Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H Thomas
Myrtle Point
Levi Gant
Powers
Local residents listed as hospital patients and admissions
Riggee received treatment Monday at Bryant Hospital in Cahyonville. Mrs Leonard Paulsen was admitted Wednesday for a minor surgery. Those in hospital and reported doing well include Mrs Hugh Mkelmore Mrs Mary Coleman Ivan Pagst Ivan Ocheltree and Woyd Hendricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riggee
Leonard Paulsen
Hugh M@kelmore
Mary Coleman
Ivan Pagst
Ivan Ocheltree
Woyd Hendricks
Davenport couple welcome Verma Jean born Feb 28 1940
Mr and Mrs J A Davenport of Twin Oaks announce the birth of an eight pound baby girl named Verma Jean. This is their third child and all girls. The birth occurred Wednesday at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A. Davenport
Twin Oaks
Verma Jean
Iowa Residents Change Homes in Local Shuffle
Residence changes report recent moves of Dr and Mrs W J Moore and baby of Iowa into the former Ruffel house now vacated by the Ruffels who left for California. Mr and Mrs Karl Dement moved from Spruce street to the Evelyn Butler house at Cedar and Sixth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J Moore
Baby
Iowa
Mark Ruffel
California
Karl Dement
Ora Wellman
Spruce Street
Library Day Showcases Garden and Pacific Coast Foliage
The display includes a children's department exhibit, books on China travelogues, pardoning and landscaping readings, home making crafts, and an array of foliage from Pacific coast forest trees. Myrtlewood and Port Orford cedar samples are shown and even a carved plywood face draws attention. Attendees are urged to attend the March meeting where home gardening topics will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Department
China
Pacific Coast
Port Orford
Obituary for Manford Cody at Mas hospital
Manford Cody died after seven months of illness at Mas hospital on Saturday February 24 1940. Born at Days Creek he worked for Laub Barrows at Roch Creek. Survived by half brother William Cody of Tenmine sister Mrs Eleanor Edwards Canyonville and uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Louis Gilbough Remote. Schroeder Funeral Home handled arrangements with graveside services at Days Creek Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manford Cody
Mas Hospital
Days Creek
Laub & Barrows
Roch Creek
Cody
Wiliam Cody
Tenmine
Eleanor Edwards
Canyonville
Louis Gilbough
The
Schroeder Funeral Home
Taxation talks reel with county delinquency and reappraisal needs
County officials discuss 3 million tax delinquency and the burden on remaining properties. Galloway of the state tax commission notes the need to revise valuations, improve data collection, and coordinate reappraisals across counties while offering assistance to the local committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyers
State Tax Commission
Galloway
Beyes
Coos County
Tax Commission
Rocantes
Sugorsts
Eve
Local officials discuss property tax reform and revaluation
Galloway explains a new system of personal property assessments aimed at taxing individuals rather than collectors. He cites a tax list approach to reduce costs, while Ervin Peterson notes overassessment of agricultural land. A A Selander and R H Lawhorn discuss county preparation, and George Jenkins outlines the land use committee objective to coordinate agencies for better taxation and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway
Ervin Peterson
A A. Selander
State Tax Commission
Coos County
Beyers
United States
R. H. Lawhorn
George Jenkins
Wallace Dement
Bette
Jenkins
Drivers Examiner Scheduled Here in Myrtle Point
A traveling examiner of operators and chauffeurs will arrive in Myrtle Point next Wednesday March 6 and be on duty at the city hall from 10 p m to 5 p m. Those seeking permits or licenses to drive cars should contact the examiner during these hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Paint
Secretary of Stell
Ladies Auxiliary Hosts Washington Birthday Party
Friday night at the Matrons Home Mrs Mabel Martin hosted the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lee Ray Post VFW. The event featured entertainment for the men and Marshfield Post members with a patriotic Washington birthday celebration. The table was neatly decorated with patriotic courses and a centerpiece cherry tree designed by Mrs Albert Fanccast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Martin
Lee Ray Post
VFW
Marshfield Post and
Auxiary
Washington
Albert Fanccast
Old-Time Resident Visits MP Friends
W T Kerr of Orland California, who ran a mill at Coquille over 30 years ago, won a business caller Tuesday morning on E C Barker of this city. Kerr left Tuesday morning for his northern California home after several days’ visit in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W T Kerr
Orland
Calif
Coquille
E. C Barker
Kerr
California
Community Dance for Finnish Relief at Gravelford
A Finnish relief benefit dance will be held at Gravelford community hall on Saturday evening. March 2. The event is hosted by the Women's clubs of Lee and Gravelford and will feature supper and music for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Gravelfod
Lee and
Gravelford
Child Kinneman Fatally Injured In Tractor Vehicle Mishap
Two year old Elaine Kinneman, daughter of Mr and Mrs R G Kinneman of Cartale and granddaughter of Mrs Frank Zumwalt of Myrtle Point, died after a car her father was repairing rolled off blocks down a grade and crushed her Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Kinneman
Cirlisie
R G Kinneman
Cartale
Frank Zumwalt
Myrtle Point
Pension Friends Conference Set for Roseburg Courthouse
Pension friends from Coos Cary Douglas and Joraphine counties attend a Roseburg conference at the courthouse on Saturday March 2. The meeting begins at 10 am and is described as one of eight events in the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Friends
Coos
Cary Douglas Jackie
Joraphine
Pension-Friends
Roseburg
Oregon Pension Federation Urges Aid for Aged Retirees
The Oregon Pension Federation calls pension friendly voters to block plans for future retirement annuities for younger public employees while urging full federal aid for needy seniors. The group seeks to ensure current retirees receive adequate support until a nationwide pension system is in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Pension Federation
Timber land transfers and timber deeds across Coquille region
A chain of land and timber transfers is recorded including Roland Creek Timber Co Inc conveying 240 acres near Port Orford to three couples and Bessie Warner, and related transfers in the Powers Morri s subdivision and Broadbent areas. Other deeds name executors and heirs involving Elkard Jane Davis estate, Nita Neal, Stephen and Della Griffith, and Frank Crafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Creek Timber Co, Inc
3 Co
Bessie KE. Warner
Roland Creek
Coquille River
Port Orford
Harry Oerding
Elzads
Jane Davis
C B
Willa Stallard
Powers
Morris
Navy E Hatcher
Nita Neal
Rink Creek
Coqule
Alta
Francis McCrary
Nita Nal
Ame
Stephen M
Della Griffth
Evah Mae Schiel
Fishtrap Creek
James Robertson
Leon C. Amne
Broadbent
Frank A .Crafton
Nellie FE. Crafton
Frank Porter
Myrtle Point
Maud Ellen Haughton
Lawrence D Haughton
Edward J. Pierron
Glen Aiken Creek
John M. Neal
John Neal
James D. Neal
Gaylord
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Pal Nites
Xasetin Young
David Niven
Hugh Merbert
Silite Burke
Zac Pitts
Aesae
Guilaivenne Sumerux
E .P. Sempert
Billy
Henry Eaton
Salem
Edward
Lindley
Wee Eaton
Billy Sempert
Fugene
Eaton
Gladys Christensen
Mary Carey
Dale Ohben
Jesse Clinton
A. M. Christensen
Lawrence Clinton
Miss Robbins
Marguerite Perry
Society
Firnor
U ML West
Richard Stratton
Harry Christy
L. M West
Presbyterian Ladies
Presbyterian Ladies A:dt
Mesdames A. M Christensen
Book Club
Elizabeth Dement
P W Laird Morphers
Mesdames
Clarence Church
Ralph Kring
Edgar Rickard
Ralph Whitaker
Howard Whitaker
the Tree of Liberty
Elizabeth Page
K-Klub
Henry Rosslow
Mathons Entertain Three Links Club
John Felsher
Three Links Club
Country Club
Coquille Valley Country Club
Smith-Woods Scairs
Bridge Club
Austin Dodge
Mesdames Elbert Schroeder
Paul McElwain
North Bend
Shirley Laird
Fairview
Howard Kalen
Elton Schroeder
John Moore
Wal Gurney
C . Lehmanowsk
Elbert Schroeder
Drew
Vernon
Pete) Pearson
Pearson
Kenneth Button
Button
Eda Smith
Mary Dye
West
Christy
Roy Gaadt
C. E. Vance
Mary
Helen Payne
Gaadt
Elder Baker
Walter Moore
Reents
Arthur Ratcliffe
Eleanor Breuer
Ben Danies
Joe Mast
Clayton
Walter Sparks
Grady Johnson
Frank Whittington
Clinard Mast
Roy Whobrey
Don Gilkison
Ines Point
Pat Hayes
Mesdames van Spores
Lyle Carver
Agnes Kenyon
Lynn Hoover
Louise Hendershott
Frances Booth
Jesse Dever
Delbet Steele
Harry Rankin
Milton Mast
Hary Rankin
van Spores
Angel Food
William Johnson
Frank Zumalt
Anna Weeks
Clinton Haworth
Calvin Gant
Ben Burgess
Lene Warner
Lora Carver
Harry Taylor
Tom Nelson
Esther Herchberger
Brosdbent
Effie Summers
T M Sto
ST Ann's Altar Society
Frank Young
Agnes Tucker
Reuben Roupp
D J Kelly
Charles Stallard
Elvio Hull
Ladies Auxiliary
Matrons
Thor
MP Post Office
Pension - Friends
S, Breuer
EC. Roberts
City Hall
de Lune
Wm. Gurney & Son
Cleaners
Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
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