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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
4
School started here Monday. Students across Marshfield begin fall term with new instruments added to the library and a variety of classroom projects. Hood and Oswero join local activities while families travel to Crescent City for holidays and the Oregon Teachers' convention.
Students sat exams Monday for grades six to eight while the regular 4-H club meeting Friday afternoon featured Allee W in charge with demonstrations a musical program and games enjoyed for the group.
The report lists residents and visitors at Twin Oaks including Mr and Mrs P F Bartlett, Gene and Phillip, Miss Davenport and Davenport family. Outings include a trip to Marshfield for work and a Saturday night gathering at the Davangort home with Kenneth and Carl Laird Elton and others. Guests also marked New Year meals and afternoon visits among local families and friends.
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Local column records weekend visits and social events in Coquille and nearby areas. Names of residents and guests appear along with church and club activities, plus school notes noting attendance and a storm impact on the rural community.
Mrs R S Eeler hosted guests including McKinley and Bert Wrights and A d ren in Coquille last Wednesday. Inez Mast attended a New Year's party and recital at the Hon. ou rs. As O Hawkins visited Coquille Wednesday. Jerrene Mast visited Lee school last Wednesday. Velva King visited Elinor Maiden last Thursday and Maiden stayed overnight. Louis and Frank Heller delivered ferns to Marshfield Friday. Bert McDowell of Coquillets attended the Fred Mast home gathering last Friday. Alice Mast drove to Gaylord Friday and stayed with Mrs Carey Bones. Mrs Alpha Saylor and daughter Louise and Earl Johnson and Melvin of Fairview visited the Roast home Saturday. Mr and Mrs R 4H Lawhorne drove Jessie Lawhorne to Roseburg Saturday and she took the stage to Portland for school. Mrs Lyman King helped Mrs Lee Mast can meat Saturday. Kenneth Hansen and Minnie Harris went to Marshfield Monday for several days. Walter Sykes and Wm Mullen of Myrtle Point were business visitors at Andrew Maiden home Saturday.
Remote BMirs reports M J Sullivan and son Arthur visited last Thursday at the I B Pngland home. Mr and Mrs Delos Appleton and Miss Peart Dick attended the dance Saturday night at the James Appleton home in Bancroft. Irwin Hall of Myrtle Point spent Sunday at the D A Petersathane. Mr and Mrs Dries A E a spent A223 evening with Ovid Bryant of Bridge There. Meeting at the community ab will be held Friday evening at the schoolhouse.
Marion Gant left for Klamath Falls after holidays with relatives. Mrs Gant and Mr and Mrs Norland Gant hosted guests at the Crosby home. George Clinton returned from Portland with relatives. Mrs Clinton visited Portland and Vancouver, Wash. Various locals hosted guests from Marshfield and McMinnville. Alden Barkow visited parents and attended a Gravelford dance. Mrs Carey Bones visits with her parents this week.
North Powers and family spent Istmas in Portland with daughter Mrs Lee Thompson. Dorothy returned home with them for a short visit. Lyman Rolfe and Gardner family hosted New Year’s Day in Coquille. George Smith and Rosalee joined Bruce Munro’s family for New Year’s Day. Dane Carey turned 80 as neighbors surprised him Tuesday. Overton family returned from Brownsville after visiting Orton’s parents. Several locals like Pete Serpent and Millard Hubbard came from San Francisco riding go devils. Mrs. Lyman Rolfe hosted a 1 pm luncheon for Mrs. King and Dorothy.
Local notes list travelers to Port Orford Friday to watch basketball between Port Orford first and second teams. Attendees include Coach and Mrs Is er Mr and Mrs sers Jones Mildred Jaciern Pauline Cora McLain Bob Buckingham W A Rolfe and Carl Stephens.
Halls Creek residents recount New Year gatherings with Ernest Watkins and Mrs C A Swift returning from Bandon. Mrs Swift spent New Years with daughter Mrs Lawrence Stitt. Mr Watkins and family brought Mrs J K Baker home. Jean and Anne Watkins stayed to visit Mr and Mrs John Damron and friends. Andrew Smalley celebrated the first trip out after illness. Miss Marjorie Hill visited the Sthimer Robison family in Roy district. Mrs Olaf Aasen and Mary Jean McAllister were guests at Claude Randleman’s home.
Mr and Mrs Ival Frye return home after holidays with relatives in Myrtle Point. Elmer Stanford trips to Myrtle Point. other family visits and church at Marsters chapel. Fertilizer trials show sulfur outyielding superphosphate in alfalfa at Terrebonne. 50 pounds sulfur cost $1.05 per acre beating 200 pounds superphosphate at $2.50 by about 10 percent.
A long list of Coos and Curry County land transfers, mortgage foreclosures, and property deeds from Grants Pass to Bandon, including Joseph D Smerlin to M G Smerlin and numerous parcels in Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties. The record cites individuals, companies, and parcels along Squaw Creek, Myrtle Creek, Coquille River, and surrounding towns with values and dates where legible. Also notes a 1934 crop demonstration by Lane County farmers evaluating Schoolman oats, reported by County Agent O S Fletcher.
Noonday meals for students focus on nutrition and easy preparation. A quart of milk daily supports growth and safety, with recipes like creamed corn soup using milk, water, butter, salt, pepper, onion, and corn to boost flavor and value.
A historic recipe card describes Cream of Celery Soup using chopped celery, milk, butter, flour, and salt, then Onion Soup Gratin with onions, butter, beef stock, bread croutons, and grated cheese baked to brown. The method includes cooking celery until tender, straining, and finishing with milk. onions are fried, stock added, bread topped with cheese, and browned in a hot oven.
Frances Lee Barton advises keeping plenty of cookies on hand for emergencies or visitors. A simple dessert idea pairs coconut spice drops with stewed or canned fruit, offering a quick, family-friendly option. Ingredients include 2 cups sifted cake flour ½ teaspoon double acting baking powder ½ teaspoon soda 4 teaspoon salt.
Fragmented text outlines steps for a baking recipe including milk measurements and mixing with flour baking powder and salt. Instructions mention alternating additions and baking at a moderate oven for about 10 to 12 minutes yielding a small loaf or muffins.
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