Junior Woman's Club Sponsors Milk Drive Here
The January meeting of the Junior Woman's Club approved a February milk program for undernourished grammar school children costing about $30. Miss Saladec demonstrated small electrical home appliances from Mountain States Power. A Scholarship Fund committee was formed for needy girls pursuing higher education. A Valentine party for members and husbands was planned. Gingerbread waffles were served. Belva Stemmier won first prize for table decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Laird
Mra Oren Garrett
Department of American Homes
Saladec
Mountain States Power Company
Harold Carver
Federated Women's Cub
Property transfers in Coos and Curry counties chronicle
A series of land deeds and sales are recorded across Coos and Curry counties. Transfers include lot 12 in a Section near Rowland Creek and the Coquille river, several Powers additions, and parcels near Bridge, Myrtle Point, and Sitkum. Numerous buyers and sellers include James Wickersham, John T Ross, Ivan Haddix, and the state's mortgage entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Orford Cedar Company
R J Morris
Rowland Creek
Coquille
Arthur
Eile McMillan
James Wickersham
Powers
Tom Lila Cribbins
Powers Lottie P Miller
O K
Edna
Witten
Ott
Lo Davis
Glen Alken Creek
Elliott
Chustle
George R. Ross
Br.c Ross
John T Ross
Bridge
Mark T Cox
Forest Grove
Potland
Oregon
Shriners Menspitals
Uppe- Dement
James N
Anne M Jacobson
Ivan D Haddix
Rink Creek
Tte
Coquille River
Watch Fork
Gayford
Win Howell
Charles Mowell
Kings Creek
Manach
Munsell
Wm Manee
Amos Radeker
Mary Stemmler Lundy
W E Lundy
Julia Parrish
Bald Hall
Narles Brewste
Karl J Beaty
Secttons
Salmon Creek
AR R Soper
E .F
Tibbs Brodie
Norway
Alice M Strong
Deloss M Stong
Noth
Cooper Bridge
Wm Howell
Federal Land Bank of
Spokane
Gravelford
The
Land Bank
C A
Esther Crane
Teresa and
John Devereux
Handon
Wm H Eviand
Gaylord Josse W
Sylvia M Hall
Geo D Hall
Myrtle Point
Twin Oaks
Coos County
State Highway Commission
Herbert Jesse Jenks
J E Paulson
Sitkum
Purchases Store Moller Buys Nearest Grocery Outlet
A local business records show Moller has purchased the N. jlson grocery store from the previous owner who closed on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moller
N. Jlson
Myrtle Point Council Sets Pinball Tax At 25 Percent
At Monday night’s Myrtle Point city council meeting an ordinance was passed to exact 25 percent of gross proceeds from pinball and marble games for the operating license. Ralph Kring chaired in place of Henry Barker who was hospitalized. Other matters were debated before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Ralph Kring
C Barker
Local Mayor Barker Recovers From Minor Operation
Prominent Myrtioc Point jeweler and mayor E C Barker underwent a minor mecration at a Coquille hospital. He suffered a spinal injury from a fall some time ago and was released to his home yesterday after showing steady progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E C Barker
Myrtioc Point
Coquille
Barker
Mrs E C Newhouse Injured After Portland Auto Crash
News comes from Portland that Mrs E C Newhouse wife of Broadbent Cheese manager, was hit by a passing car while crossing a safety lane. She suffered a broken right leg and multiple facial cuts and bruises, and was rushed to a hospital for treatment. She had been visiting her son Neil Newhouse before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E C Newhouse
Broadbent
Portland
Dee
Mra Newhouse
Neil Newhouse
Chamber Starts Membership Drive at Myrtle Point Dinner
The chamber of commerce outlines a membership drive planned for Myrtle Point this week. Teams include Eugene Laird as chair with A J Radabough Wm Gurney Henry Schroeder Norman Halter and E A Dodge versus Ed Roberts with W R Lang Jesse Clinton Oths Ray Wallace B Tement and Chris Nelson as participants. Judges are Elton Schroeder and W E Gurney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
S‘rive
Myrtle Point
Eugene Laird
J Radabough
Local Happenings and Travels Around town
Community notices recount visits and travels among area families. Kenneth and Rosaleene Coumerith returned home with Ralph and Mrs Christensen of Parkersburg after guests over Christmas. Several residents visited relatives in Salem Alturas Coos River and Coquille with updates on health and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Christensen
Neal
Parkersburg
Kenneth
Rosaleene Coumerith
Christinna
Library Board approves extra December open afternoon
The city library board met to formalize an extra Saturday afternoon open from 2 to 5 PM. Officers re elected Mra A MM. Sunstrup president and Mra N G. W Perkins secretary treasurer. December activity shows 1165 adult loans 367 children loans 23 state library loans 1588 total. magazines 162. registrations 30. fines 737 dollars rentals 718 dollars total 14.58 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra A MM. Sunstrup
Mra
N G. W Perkins
State Library
RNA Installation Set for Monday Night at Myrtle Camp
Myrtle Camp RNA held installation ceremonies with District Deputy Anne Montgomery of Marshfield as installing officer and Laura Schroeder as ceremonial marshal. Officers listed include Oracle Ada Lemon, past Oracle Blanche Felsher, and other stationholders. Mary Arnholt, Supreme Oracle of the Royal Neighbors, died suddenly in Rock Island. funeral services were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Camp
RNA
Anne Montgomery
Marshfield
Laura Schroeder
Oracle
Ada Lemon
Blanche Felsher
Myrtle Button
Mollie Floyd
Ethel Miller
Gladys Evans
Inner Sentinel
Stella Reed
Outer Sentinel
Judith Knell
Sarah Ames
Anna Tripp
Eva Hazelwood
Marie Clinton
Faith
May Hatcher
Courage Eleanore Sparks
Modesty
Fred
Pauline Floyd
Endurance
Neva Floyd
Florence Evans
R H Lemon
Mary Arnholt
Royal Neighbors
Rock Island
Novel Gift Cane Displayed By Eckley Resident
Taylor Dement shows a yew wood cane carved from a gate post on the Dement ranch at Eckley. Joe Evernden carved the cane and Truman Hartley of Broadbent finished it. The post was set on the ranch when the recipient was seven years old, giving the piece distinctive markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Dement
Joe Evernden
W T Dement
Eckley
Truman Hartley
Broadbent
Dement
OS College Offers Tractor Course
OS College announces a three week course on tractors and farm power equipment at Oregon State College starting January 10. Registration is open in Coos County. The program covers ignition carburetion fuel injection lubrication operation maintenance and repair with emphasis on diesel tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State College
Coos County
Myrtle Point Chronicle chronicled year with town events
Chronology recounts Myrtle Point city notes from January to July including council meetings, thefts, school issues, local fires, sports, club activities, road and park debates, and prominent residents. Notable items include theft from Powers bank yard, boy scouts trips, Woman's Club peace program, high school track title, and early 20th century civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Powers Bank Yard
Hallowe'en
County Chamber of Commerce
BR. M. Harrison
Edn Schroeder
Coos County
Boy Scouts of
Sitkum
East Fork Canyon
Coquille River
Woman's Club
Halls Creek
John Huff
Fairview
Hyland
Bay Paper
Chamber of Commerce
Mead
Watkins
Lalue Roads
Lester Dement
Myrtle Point Bobcats
North Bend Bulldogs
Coquille
Norway
Vie
Woman's Club of
Powers
Powers Herald
Wash
Mayror Tedsen
Paul Revere
Herald
Powers C of C
Adrian Campbell
Forrest Hermann
Broadbent
Hermann
Bridge Grange
A. Bannack
R L Tucker
Jack Greiner
Barker
Coos
Harry Dement
Hotel Myrtle
Graydon Crews
Catching Creek
Marshfield
Spruce Street
Elmo Frye
Prince of Wales
County Clerk's Office
Port Orford
Sixes Bridge
Eloda Krewson
Wm. Gurney
Otha Ray
Otha
Lions Club
City Park
Sam Johnson
Mullen
Christian Church Install Officers Next Sunday
The local Church of Christ elected officers last Sunday will be installed next Sunday. Elders include Charles Bowers FE W Buckner and Harold Goldner. Deacons E V Snodgrass Lyle Paull David Knell Marvin Floyd Melvin Floyd. Deaconesses Mrs Chas Bowers Mrs Mabel Martin Mrs Ethel Miller Mr Chas Adams Mrs Beneed Mrs Francis Floyd and Mrs Hattie Hatcher. Clerk Junia White treasurer Harold Goldner trustees R B Goldner three years E V Snodgrass one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Charles Bowers
FE. W. Buckner
Harold Goldner
E V Snodgrass
Lyle Paull
David Knell
Marvin Floyd
Melvin Floyd
Chas. Bowers
Mabel Martin
Ethel Miller
Townsend Club Elects Officers
Last Sunday the Townsend club elected officers with H. M MacLean as President EC Buckner as Vice President A H Bender as Secretary and W W Baynes as Treasurer The advisory board includes Grant Willard Mrs E C Buckner NEF Bond A A Schriefer and A A Baker MacLean will represent Myrtle Point at the district convention in Corvallis next Sunday Jan 9 Visitors included Mr and Mrs EC Arnot of North Bend The meeting closed after the oath of office was given and members pledged in unison The club meets again next Sunday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
H. M MacLean
EC. Buckner
A. H. Bender
W W Baynes
Grant Willard
E. C. Buckner
Nef Bond
A. A Schriefer
A. A. Baker
Myrtle Point Club
Corvallis
EC Arnot
North Bend
Townsend
Adoption petitions filed for Myrtleway Munger in probate court
Wesley G and Vera Margeret Carty of Powers filed adoption papers this week for Myrtleway Munger whose mother died in a recent automobile accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley G
Vera Margeret Carty
Powers
Myrtleway Munger
Local Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies Reported
A series of marriage notices lists couples from Bandon Redmond Marshfield and Coquille, married in late December and early January. Names include Forrest E Kirby and Elizabeth Glaisyer, Otis D Rogers and Ordith Wilson, Edgar P Gillespie and Clarica Fellows, Douglas Glover and Jewel Martin, and more with various officiants and homes.
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Forrest E. Kirby
Bandon
Elizabeth C. Glaisyer
Redmond
W V Glaisyer
Coquile
J Thomas Lewis
Donald
Wade
Levin Wallace
Marshfield
R. M. Stevenson
Daniel Wallace
Max Nelson
Sybil Mary Roberts
Otis D Rogers
Ordith Wilson
Sumner
Edgar P Gillespie
Coquille
Clarica Fellows
Douglas Glover
Jewel Martin
Myrtle Point
Hugh Mitchelmore
Presbyterian Manse
Dean C. Garner
Oregon City
Ruth Chapman
North Bend
New Year's Family Reunion Held with 34 Attendees
A New Year's family reunion gathered 34 present attendees and 4 joined for the following dinner. The event featured a village gathering atmosphere with relatives sharing stories and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Eat Corde
Geyrey Dans ‘Ear
Ninety Nine Women Install Year Officers at Church Tall
The Ninety nine Women of the Church of Christ met on Wednesday afternoon to install officers for the year. L. W. Miller served as president with Mrs J Tr view as secretary and Mrs B A Reed as treasurer. Committee chairmen were listed for membership, singing, and devotional duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
L. W. Miller
J. Tr
B. A. Reed
Hattie
Arrivals and Visits Across Oregon and California
Local residents report weekend visits and travels. Victis Mether arrives from Merced to visit mother in Maryland avenue. Mr and Mrs Stover hosted friends in Marshfield after visiting Roseburg. Mrs Craven leaves for Klamath Falls to rejoin husband at a Bay Road store. Frances Beatty and mother rent Craven house in Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victis Mether
Gladys Martinez
Merced
Calif
Mary Adams
Maryland Avenue
Ray CaMers
T M. Stover
Roseburg Road
B. Delaman
Marshfield
Klamath
R. C. Craven
New Year's Day
Klamath Falls
Bateway
Frances Beatty
Myrtle Point
Craven
City Arrests Report On Traffic Violations And Fines
Police recorded several traffic violations with fines totaling amounts listed. One driver was cited for a motor vehicle offense and released after processing. another case involved driving without proper license and was fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe Cadie Ae Te & Motor Et Ae Gance
Wee Daniel
Éise Hed
Cupineki
Coum
Geld
Arago Church Holds Special Services
Readable fragments show Arago Church conducting special services at the Arago community site on Thursday. Text is fragmented but indicates a church gathering with unique observances and likely communal activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago Church
Open Peeke males. cave mishap report
A brief item notes an accident involving Lewis of Gaylord at a residence related to Mr. Jr. and Dre. The fragment mentions a mishap last Thursday but provides few readable specifics beyond the names and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jr
Dre
Lewis
Gaylord
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