New Year Bridal Shower Held For Mr and Mrs William Bell
A bridal shower for the newlyweds Mr and Mrs William Bell was hosted at Rev J W Barnett home on Halls Creek Monday afternoon January 1. Organizers were Mothers and Daughters Association Myrtle Point Church of the Brethren with Mrs Spencer Ward as president and Mrs George Hermann director of the women’s work. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Hermann Mr and Mrs C E Wolff Miss Esther Wolff Miss Wilma Wolff Mr and Mrs Albert Reed Gerald Mrs Minnie Kroeger Mrs Hazel Knight Arlene 2ira Mrs Alma Lettard and other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Barnett
Halls Creek
William Bell
Mies Esther
Barnett
Mothers and Laughters Association
Myrtle Point
George Hermann
C E. Wolff
Esther
Wilma Wolff
Albert ‘Reed
Gerald
Minnie Kroeger
Haxel Knight
Arlene
Henry Knight
Alma Lettard
John
Bell
Groces
Fragmentary notes on local residents and names
Incoherent OCR fragment mentioning Mrs Dodge Totede Revi and Mrs Henry Eaton, with stray phrases about a Mrs and a Pete. Lacks coherent events or clear context to summarize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Totede
Henry Eaton
Pete
Herald editor Robert Ledter Tucker dies at 41
Robert Ledter Tucker, 41, publisher and editor of the Myrtle Point Herald, died of coronary embolism at 2 a.m. Monday January 3, 1940, at his home. Born in Cleveland October 9 1908, he moved west with his family, attended high school in Tankiin and Oregon State College, and served as an instructor in astronautics during World War I. He had a long career in newspaper work across the country and recently led Myrtle Point Herald with his wife Agnes Monrad Tucker. He is survived by his widow, two sisters in California, a brother in El Paso Texas, a stepdaughter Ellen Nance of Portland, and a stepson Burr W Monzed of Myrtle Point. Funeral services were held January 3 at Schroeder Funeral Home, with Myrtle Point Masonic lodge arranging services. interment in Norway Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ledter Tucker
Myrtle Point
Kar
Cleveland
Ohio
Bandon
Aberdeen
Wash
Porand
Tankiin High School
Oregon State College
Acronautics
Tucker
Bend
Nitram Lodge
Petersoura
Fla
Tioo
Agnes Monrad
Louisa
Weedland
Call
Taskers
Netleg
Kaan
Awe Sacien’y
California
Meether
R. Earl
el Paso
Texas
Ellen Nance
Portland
Burr W
Schroeder
Accident Contest Standings In Inter-County Traffic Safety Drive
Results released by Karl Salteen show Mai Namook and Wasco counties lead their groups in the inter county Traffic Accident Improvement contest for November. Division one sees Marion first for the second straight month with Benton second and Portland third. division two has Tillamook first, Mood River second, Jackson third. division three tops with Wasco first, Union second, Baker third. Umatilla was disqualified for insufficient reports. Standings are based on year over year improvements in accidents deaths and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai TiNamook
Wasco
Karl Salteen
State
Marion
Benton
Portland
Tillamook
Mood River
Jackson County
Wasco County
Union County
Baker
Umatilla County
Malioy
Revrd
Columbia
Polk
Multonomah
Clatapp
Clackamas
Washington
Yamhill
Hood River
Jackson
Coos
Lane
Lincoln
Linn
Alxth
Cas
Art
Jose
Klamath
Accident casualty at Myrtle Point under wet conditions
A report from Myrtle Point describes a vehicle incident in slick conditions leading to injuries. Details are unclear but indicate a roadside accident with local authorities responding.
Myrtle Cafe Opens Joint Installation At Masonic Hall
Myrtle cafe owned by Lisle and Margaret K Goodwin opens in Myrtle Point after eight years running a Coquille cafe. Remodeling includes air range, ventilating system, new tables and sinks, plus banquet room repainting. Eastern Star and Myrtle Lodge AF and AM held a joint installation at the Masonic Hall with Doris Van Alistain and Mette Rossion presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Cafe
Masonic Hall
Floyd
Masonic
Eastern Star and
Myrtle Lodge
Af&am
Eastern Star
Doris van Alistain
Mette Rossion
Marster
Frances Whitaker
Elton Schroeder
Ada Lemon
Lola Kring
Eva Hernelwood
Doris van Alston
Marchal
Margaret Dodge
Gledy Evens
Ada
Aileen Rickerd
Ruth
Averill Schroeder
Esther
Faye Lian
Martha
Perry Roper
Sentinel
Roper
Elesta
Lacy Warder
Wiliam G. Baker
Wilford Laird
Henry Rosilow
Tyler
FSA Aid Expanded for Farmers and Family Operations
Aid funds through the Farm Security Administration assist farmers and family farms facing credit shortages. Eligible applicants include co op operators and rural families. funds cover operating goods livestock and cooperative loans plus credit adjustment and supply services. Farmers may apply now for next year assistance and relief programs aiming at rehabilitation and improved management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry
FBSA
Coquilte
Norman Fietcher
FAA
Acme
Traveling examiner to meet operators in Myrtle Point
A traveling examiner of operators and chauffeurs will be in Myrtle Point Wednesday at 10. He will be on duty when contacted by the examiner during the three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Residents Bounce Between Illness and Travel Notes
The community lists several flu cases including Seriously Di- A. E. Snyder and Mas Fle- Mrs. Willam Warner. Others visit relatives in Eugene and North Bend while some return from trips to Spokane and the Dalles. A. C Chase and Margaret Chase are mentioned with Mrs. Lawrence Clinton and Mrs. W E Cobb among visitors. Miss Mary Dye is ill with flu this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Snyder
Mas
Willam Warner
Taabel Whittington
Frank Whittington
Whittington
Warner
Schrel
Robert Bellon
University of Oregon
Glendale
A. C Chase
Mies
Margaret Chase
Pipeer
A. C. Chase
Floyd Summers
Lorna
Harry
Vister
Lawrence Clinton Erin
Niscy
W E. Cobb
Caroyn Snyd
Salem
Eugene
Leo Cox
Bay
Thomas Dickson
T. EB. Perry
North Bend
L. C. Morsing
Spokane
Wash
N. P
V. A. Roush
Billy
Richard
Phyllis
Margaret
Dalles
North
Carl Burke
Olympia
James Albee
Myrle Lea
Albert Volkmar
A. A
her _L. Tucker
Willamette Valley to Add Game Refuges under State Plan
The state game commission launches refuges using Pittman Robertson funds in the Willamette Valley for pheasants quail and other small game. Each site will be at least 1000 acres with five year landowner easements enabling food cover development restocking and hunting regulation. Refuges will close to hunting for three years then rotate openings to aid regional rehab of game populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Game Commission
Pittman-Robertson
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Relma Uch
Benton
Tock
Advansee
Driving Classes Offered to Students at Myrtle Point and Powers
A safety driving program sponsored by Earl Snell will run at Myrtle Point and Powers High Schools starting Wednesday January 10. Students provide cars and attend with licensed operators nearby. EL Van Blaricom leads instruction focusing on starting and steering with a emphasis on safe driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tstern
Myrtle Point
Powers
Earl Snell
Clases
Deiver
Bet
Oregon
Snell
EL. van Blaricom
We Must Carry On A Community Newspaper’s Farewell Note
The note outlines a transition after the passing of the editor. Mrs Agnes Tucker will own and supervise the paper with H. Pete Beers as plant superintendent Mary Dye leading reporting and business Christine Morsing handling news solicitation Dudley Shaw joining as machinist operator and the paper moving to Myrtle Point this weekend The community is urged to offer suggestions and support to keep the publication alive and improving under new leadership
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete) Beers
Mary Dye
Christine Morsing
Dudley Shaw
Roseburg
Hur
Myrtle Point
Agnes Tucker
Coos County Dairy Gang to Convene in Coquille Hall
The Coos County Dairy Gang plans its annual gathering at Woodman hall Coquille on Monday January 8 starting at 10 am. E L Peterson president invites all dairymen and interested residents to attend with lunch served by Coquille Grange at noon and a program on dairy science credit and pasture use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos
Coquille
Wil
Beard
New Zealand
George Jenkins
W. H Wann
Roger Morse
Oregon State College
E. L. Potter
Division of Agricultural Economics
Dedes J H. Bennett
O. P Heller
Dairyman’s Association
Extension unit meetings feature garment alteration demo
Local extension units plan January sessions with project supervisors guiding demonstrations on ready made garments and quality buying guides. Meetings run weekly with invitations for anyone to inquire for details from county committee members or the home demonstration agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Lela’ BicCus
Sally Werd
Julie Ben
Warner
Ne Ee
Project
Powers-Gaylord
Dora-S
Roy Swan
Lela McCue
Grace
Jessie Ingram
Edna
Mildred Benham
Helen Gamwell
Bethel Norris
Car Crash Near Herman Detietsen Place
Collision between Dr De La Rhue of Coquille and W D Duffield pickup occurred around 1 00 pm Sunday near the Herman Detietsen place. Front wheels damaged and Mrs Duffield riding with her husband sustained injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.De la Rhue
Coquille
W. D. Duffield
Herman Detietsen
Duffield
Visiting Priests Aid Rev Kelly in Coastal Counties
Visiting priests Rev L G Brocatl and Rev James Kehoe teaching at University of Portland spent Christmas in Coos county. Beoastl assisted Rev D J Kelly in Curry county and led Myrtle Point services while Kelly vacationed. Kehoe aided Rev Sheridan. After Mass in Myrtle Point and Coquille, Broesti and Kelly celebrated New Year in Marshfield. Broesti and Kehoe returned to Portland New Year’s Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Brocatl
James Kehoe
University of Portland
Coos County
Beoastl
D. J Kelly
Eaying Mags
Curry County
Myrtle Point
Rev Kelly
Kehoe
J M. Sheridan
Coquille
L. G Broest
Local Couple Wed New Years Day In Coquille
Miss Clair Booth and Lynn Hoover married on January 1 at 2 30 p m in Coquille at the Presbyterian clergy s study Rev W S Smith officiated The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Booth and was educated locally and at Southern California Normal School The couple will reside on the Dora route road with Hoover employed locally
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair
Dolly) Booth
Lynn Hoover
Coquille
W. S. Smith
Frances Booth
B. F.booth
Ceca Normal
Maepesba
Delmyen
Colonel steele selected to lead training at Port MacArthur
A native of Butte and graduate of Myrtle Point High in class of Amy Deemaber 28 6 penwice wil a Calif Colonel abrey announces tentative recruit assignments. Me formally Port MacArthur Calif chosen station 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Steele
Myrtle Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bridge Club
A. R. Gigler
Mesdames
J. L. Morgen
W.H. Homes
W. W. Brown
Norman
Falehard Brown
Oston
FSA
Cops
Rev
Kelly
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