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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1936
Page
2
A special election in Oregon on January 31 1996 will decide four constitutional amendments and measures. The pamphlet from the secretary of state urges voters to study the arguments for and against each measure and vote intelligently without partisan guidance.
A series of social and travel items from Twin Oaks recount visits and trips. Mr and Mrs A R Davenport and family hosted Christmas guests. others, including Mrs Mabel Brown and son Robert of San Francisco, Mr and Mrs Floyd Reed, and Mr and Mrs Verne Lundy, made or received visits across Marshfield and nearby towns.
Sitkum residents shared the holiday with extended families including Arthur Jenkins and his wife hosting all children. Guests included John Munson of Marshfield Harry Hubbell of Fairview Lendon Jenkins of Myrtle Poo and Arla Jenkins. W A Nickaeon hosted C M Wilson Ivan Laird and families Car rhe Nickason and the Nickason children. Minor Mead visited his parents Bert Mead and Power s family returned home after Christmas Day.
Valley residents enjoyed a busy holiday period with family and friends visiting local homes. A sequence of social calls and errands included trips to Coquille and Bridge, Christmas Day dinners, and relatives returning for vacation.
A planned 10 day shutdown at CBL shops and Edenridge was cut to three days. Work resumed Friday morning and continued over the weekend without interruption. The change favored a short vacation for Charles Jide. Edenridge repairs were completed but minor delays noted.
Altar Society schedules a card party for January 10 in West Myrtle Point. The note lists local residents and families who attended gatherings and visits around Myrtle Point and nearby communities over the holiday period.
A mix of visitors and locals gathered in McKinley for Christmas breaks and family visits. Mr and Mrs Nevy HeEG meted to Coquille for nearby employment. Visitors included Mr and Mrs A Cerinnell of Empire, Cecil Libbs of Sana Barbara, and cousins George Glenn. McKinley Grange held its regular meeting at the Community hall with seven newly elected officers installed.
Bancroft Mr and Mrs Masor Jewett moved back to Br dys Those who called at the John Appleton home on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Ogden Endicou from Marsh field Mrs George Rice and daughter Ersel Tracy Cribbins Mr James Jewett Mr and Mrs Jerse Enyeart and family and Jimmie Hatcher Mrs James sett and Mrs Perry Waterman were in Coquille Monday on business Mr and Mrs Ave Hardman and children were Sunday visitors at the John Appleton home His grandparents Mr and Mrs Wesley Appleton and family of Coquille visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Appleton on New Year’s Mrs James Appleton has been on the sick list this week Mr and Mrs Floyd Evernden were overnight guests of her father Tracy Cribbins recently
A Townsend club meeting set for last Sunday afternoon is postponed until next Sunday due to funeral services for Earlew. The delay shifts all planned activities and remarks to the following Sunday in the same time slot.
Logeer Sustained injuries in a Sunday accident when a vehicle struck him as he walked along a road. He was aided at the scene and later received medical attention for a reported head wound and possible hemorrhage.
A partial OCR fragment notes a road incident involving an oil truck and a drain collapse. The readable text references a study and unknown ages or times with unclear names. Further readable details are not present to identify people or organizations.
Fragmented text reports a marriage at Coquille involving a Eden Ridge man and a partner with surnames Reed or Stan, unclear witnesses and locations. Other readable names include Ms Fa teu and Ms Aor Stan, with scattered notes about a Pewers or Pewters couple and a ceremony at a local ridge setting.
Reading area groups plan gatherings next week with schedules, venues, and host organizations listed. Members from local clubs including women’s service teams prepare programs and discussions on community needs and social events.
Obituary notice for Mrs Anna T Biarerf of Mes Aroa T Rolume and relatives. It notes her death at age 43 on Thursday and mentions a heart condition. Survived by a daughter, four grandchildren, and other family. Funeral arrangements to be announced in Norway.
A Boy Scout and Girl Scout party welcomed the New Year at The Hut. After an enjoyable evening of ushering in the year, refreshments were served to those present.
On Wednesday students from the various colleges returned to the schools. Misses Alice Kay Roberts Jan Thomas and Alice Stewart and stourge Powers Kenneth Rolfe and Stuart Marsee returned to the University. James Gamwell Jp Wills Hubbard and Joseph DaClaie to Oregon State. George and Gerald Sant and George easter to Southern Oregon Normal at Asala. Cheste Otis Jr went to Monmouth to start work which aided at SONS.
A slide at Eden Ridge stopped logging activities as crews assess the area. Workers halted sections on Thursday and planned to resume on Saturday after safety checks. Local authorities coordinate with Tas Lambenpary company to review the site conditions and timing.
An accident victim from August died on Christmas Day. The incident earlier led to an investigation and reports detail the sequence of events and ongoing memorial reflections.
Installation notice outlines a Thursday January 9 event for a star-related ceremony. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the identifier OMS Torvett appears linked to the notice audience or issuer. No explicit location or organizing body is clear from the readable portion.
The fragmentary notice hints at a New Year’s dance event in a small town. Names, dates, and venues are unreadable, but the piece implies a community social with poetry and performances linked to a local school or church. More complete text is needed for precise details.
A community group the Bluebirds create a scrapbook for crippled children as a charitable project. The effort highlights local volunteers, school clubs, and ongoing support from families seeking to brighten the kids' day.
A garbled note from Gaylord mentions an event at Martins Moss with Christeins and Jiaeen names unclear. The readable parts suggest a local gathering or festival but details are lost in OCR.
A collage of local residents from Broadbent and nearby towns visited homes of the Devereux, Grant, Carman, and others. Attendees included Mrs and Mrs John Grant, Mr and Mrs Walto Newbury, Eleanor and Winifrid, James Neal, George Harding, and Oliver Neal, among many named guests and families at several houses.
Mrs Ida Bates and family return home after Christmas with her daughter and son in law the Thomases Griggs of Grants Pass. Neighbors and relatives including Mr and Mrs Ernest Hammack and Mr and Mrs Clarence Spitznass visited from Portland and North Bend. Various guests from Roseburg and Gaylord joined the celebrations as families shared holiday time and gifts.
The American Legion Auxiliary cancelled its New Year's Eve dance as most men would be away on the ridge and unable to attend.
Myrtle Point residents Mrs. J D Culbertson improves from illness as visitors including Mr Edward Huntley and son Vance attend Christmas gatherings. Bennie Briggs and Raid Briggs visit Catherine Parrish while Edward Brotton hosts Christmas with Edward Huntley’s family. School news notes visitors Ed ward Huntley and Vance Huntley and Mrs Robert Parrish as the school opens on Monday.
Somber report notes Brneat Dunbar certified on Monday and Tuesday following a 16 day vacation due to a severe incident. Denver Greer returns to school after a week’s absence amid poison concerns.
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