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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1937
Page
1
Dr Ennis Keiser is named coroner to complete the unexpired term of his father Dr Russell Keizer who died November 4. In other court items a motion in the Osborne case, a burglary trial, and corporate filings are noted along with mining locations and parole rulings.
Reported schedule notes a midweek game with teams preparing to wear practice attire and warmups. Details on opponent, venue, and kickoff time are unclear in the fragment.
Deeds recorded for Mabel Clement to Lester T De ment confirming title and interest in sections 31 and 32 east of Broadbent Wells. Bigelow transfers to Calvin Ellsworth Bigelow for three acres in section 2 northeast of Myrtle Point. J L Lakey and Lottie Lakey convey to Earl F Ward lot 2 block 35 Border and Bender extension. Lakey to Raymond Earl Lakey and Kaarin Lakey for 150 dollars in Myrtle Point. Abram L Robinson of Spokane takes property in section 20 about five miles east of Bridge. Mark Skinner acts for Farmers and Merchants Bank of Coquille in Coquille extension street transfer to A O Walker. Walker then to Florence Borg and partner.
The Myrtle Point library added a large varied selection of new books for all ages in the past three months. A December report lists 1314 items read including 1031 by adults and 260 by children, with 28 new registrations and total income of 1266 dollars from rentals and fines.
County agent George Jenkins announces two soil resources conferences in Coquille and one in Coos Bay on January 25 and 26. Topics include soil fertility, irrigation and drainage, soil testing, and the 1837 Agricultural Conservation Program, with about 500 farmers enrolled and expectations for growth in 1987 as benefits for farming practices are outlined.
With the close of 1936 the Security Bank of Myrtle Point declares an eight percent dividend, three percent higher than 1935. Deposits for 1936 hit a new all time high. N G W Perkins, president, and Harry Dement, cashier, are commended on the bank's rise.
John G Mullen named executor and C Kibler Maybee Rita Z Smith named appraisers for Margeret E Mamillon who died in July 1936 in Seattle. Estate valued at 250 with appraisers George Kronenberg John B Wade J T Roselle. Harry C Allen administrator for Mary L Allen who died Nov 6 1930. heirs include Harry C and William T Allen and Loueza Lo Tredway. Estate valued at 1054 with appraisers and executors Cora L Norton Robert G Norton. Dolph R Norton died Nov 20 1936 at Bandon. estate valued at 400 with appraisers Loo T Roselle George Kronenberg R T Moore. executors Cora L Norton and Robert G Norton. heirs widow and two sons. Apprentices named for Mary E Olson. Alpha Pedersen administrator. heirs Hans Olsen Anna Olsen Edward L Skay Elmore Pederson. Estate valued at 10000 personal property.
At the Sunday fellowship gathering the Church of Christ named Fidhisa C J D Ray and Dr T M Wiute deacons. Ethel Miller Mabel Martin Stella Reed Dura Steinhoff Emma Nye Fannie Ray Hattie Hatcher Ida Knowlter Molon Fluyd named as coneasen clerks Junia White treasurer Harold Goldner trustees were R B Goldner Mabel Martin C J D Ray pastors Dr T M White. In the Bidse school contest Marvin Pieyd earned a Bible for top points while Knowlten placed second.
Harry Hubbell Albert Thomen and Son of Fairview escaped unharmed when their lumber truck slid over a bank on Fairview mountain and rolled several times near the Frank Wilson ranch. Reports from Douglas MacLean note a separate bus accident on his return to duties aboard the USS Golf after leave with his parents. Mr and Mrs Hugh A MacLean of Pleasant Point are mentioned in the surrounding notices.
City warns air rifles used by youths can damage property and break ordinances. Officers urge parents to teach proper use and prohibit firing within Myrtle Point limits. Police will confiscate guns caught inside the city.
James Lester Milburn was fined plus costs Saturday for having no operator's license. Robert Dee Wion was taken into custody for eel birds during the closed session and was charged a fee of 906 and costs, to be served out at the county jail.
West Norway resident Alert Myers, born January 31 1880 near Minneapolis Minnesota, died Thursday December 31 1936 after a short heart illness. Funeral held Saturday at 2 p m from Brethren church in Myrtle Point with Elder J W Barnett officiating. Interment in Norway cemetery. He was survived by sisters and four brothers living in Tacomo Myrtle Point West Norway Ara go and Broadben.
The Co County Fair Association will hold its annual meeting Saturday February 6 at Myrtle Point city hall. Ellis Dement is president and L H Pearce serves as secretary and treasurer. Plans for the 1937 fair will be outlined and reports read.
The council met Monday night at city hall and handled routine business. The north Ash Street sidewalk between Fourth and Fifth was ordered repaired and all city claims were approved for payment. Mrs N G W Perkins was reappointed to the library board. Mayor E C Berker and council members Kring Breuer Sumerlin and Bivens attended.
During Halloween Eve the old iron gate vanished from the Bank of Powers yard amusing residents. Authorities or locals are urged to help locate the gate with a humorous note about a friendly welcome for any helper who can find it.
The Golden Link Rebekah lodge will install its 14th officers at 8 pm next Thursday January 14 at the Fellowship clubhouse. Mrs Allen King will be installing officer with assistance from Mrs Conrad. A potluck supper is planned after the ceremony.
Postal receipts for Myrtle Point show a 12 percent rise over December 1935 quarter, marking the largest Christmas for parcels and letters. The office received 70 sacks of parcel post with a top day over 100 sacks. equipment includes nine feet of steel shelving awaiting a letter cancelling machine, aiming to upgrade to a second class office by 1987.
The Lions hold a regular business meeting at 6 30 this Thursday at the Jack and Jill cafe. All members are urged to attend though weekly meetings have been irregular for the past month or more due to the holiday season.
Myrtle Point police officer Bert Pearson warns bicycle riders to obey automobile regulations including riding on sidewalks and using front and rear lights after dusk. Pedestrians are inconvenienced when riders lay their bicycles down in walkways.
The fourth nationwide President Birthday Ball will be held January 30 in Myrtle Point Veterans Hall. Elton Schroeder chairs the event with Speeri entertainment planned. Seventy percent of net proceeds stay in the local community to fund infantile paralysis stamps, under a trust directed by Mrs Helen Pancoast Dr H F Thomas and Elton Schroeder. Robert Tucker heads the publicity committee for the annual event.
Dr T M White opens new offices in the south wing of Hotel Myrtle and will have a technician present to demonstrate the latest short wave equipment. He says the device will help treat diseases caused by pus and infection in the locality.
Grace Darling 36 was arrested in Curry county on a bad check charge and sent to Coos county jail since Gold Beach has no female facility. Ivan Hendrick 20 was fined 3 dollars for a void foreign license. Edward Rochester E R was sentenced to 10 days for assault and battery after being picked up in North Bend. Charles William Pacholke 38 was arrested for driving while intoxicated and fined 100 dollars with 30 days jail suspended.
News item confirms the marriage of Miss Lilli Smith to Joan Paul Doughty on Christmas Eve at the bride’s home. Mrs Doughty is a former local teacher who taught in the grade school here about three years ago before moving to Buena Vista and later teaching elsewhere.
Marriage licenses show Lyle C. Sait and Iva Ward of Coquille tied the knot. Frank een and Mergeret Browning wed by Rev Oliver J Gill in Marshfield. Lawrence Denny and Laura Kelley of Mapleton wed December 30 by Justice G Bolt at home. Lorenz and Banden issued license January 5. Arthur R. Hinderlie of Fort Ford and Patricia Harris of Charleston issued license January 5.
Public invited to all day demonstrations on color in the living room. Lectures cover color knowledge, harmonies, and using color to alter room size and mood. Meetings run 4 pm to 3 pm with luncheon at noon on Jan 19 30 and 29 at various homes and North Bayside Grange hall.
A public employment office has been established in the 1 O O F building at North Bend to serve Coos county job seekers. Officials say registrants span many labor fields and the office can coordinate with 33 other offices in the state to fill employer needs.
The Townsend club held a semi annual election selecting M. R. Lee as president H. M. MacLean as vice president A H Bender as secretary and W W Baynes as treasurer An advisory board includes N E Bond A A Baker A L Volkmar and Mra H N Warner W Lee Ray and L D Beleu Also chosen were Mrs NE Bond chair finance committee W M Weekly sr membership chair Mrs C E Vance program chair R A Redell social and reception chair and E W Buckner publicity chair After the vote a violin solo by Miss Ebrola Volkmar with Mrs O Clarke at the piano was performed The Townsend district convention is set for Saturday Jan 16 at Roseburg with speakers from Portland and other cities expected to attend
Mr and Mrs Ben Robinson of Azusa California visiting Sitkum last week purchased the Sitkum ranch from Mr and Mrs Julius Benham. The property adjoins the Robinsons existing holding now rented by Mr and Mrs W A Keller. The Robinsons plan to move to the new area by month end. Julius Benham also recently acquired the Thomas ranch. Gibbs due to ill health will move back to Arizona where his old job awaits.
Mystic Chapter plans a formal installation ceremony this Thursday continuing a long tradition. Members expect regional attendees and welcome community support for the chapter's dedication to local service and fraternal activities.
In Myctle Fiona operators and chauffeurs will visit Ward Laergery on Thursday between 10 a m. and 6 p m. at the city offices for license processing.
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