This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
6
Court actions include a minor child support issue in the Coos Bay lumber firm dispute and a decree for Violet M Morgan against Chas L Morgan of Marshfield. A demurrer was filed in the James Robertson case with Ohio Farmers Insurance involved and other defendants referenced.
Multiple couples from Arago, Bear Creek, Marshfield, Bandon, Coquille, Sixes and North Bend tied the knot this week. Licenses issued and ceremonies performed by local officials and ministers include Bertasner and Stell Cush, Edward Fourier and Lorrain Baker, Fred Larige and Alma Williams, Cletun Chapman and Viola Morris, Archibald Henderlie and Wilma Gilstrop, Edgar McIntee and Florence Fitzhugh, and Karl Wallace and Ellen Whittik.
The estate of Seth Johnson, who died December 20, admitted to probate Friday, valued at $1,300 in personal property. Executor L A Loomis of North Bend. appraisers C P Kibler, Edgar McDealel, FE M Shriver. listed heirs Emma Johnson Portland Leena Johnson Santa Barbara Karl Booth Hoteer Martha Flitcroft Lakeside Martha Miller North Bend. The estate of John Bastendorff, who died in North Bend Sunday, named appraisers Chas McGary Reider Bugge. estate valued at $3,990. heirs include a brother Nick of empire and a nephew Mike Bastendorff.
Geo. R. Micuta filed a mining notice on Tuesday for the Whiskey Flat Gold Placer Claim. The filing documents outline exploration interests and location details for the claim under mineral prospecting rules.
James T Evernden seeks reimbursement of $20 for four sheep killed reportedly by dogs. He requests payment at $5 per head for the livestock, with the loss occurring recently.
Deeds show Earl Stallings and C M Weathers selling a right of way to A L Powrie. Dora Meredith transfers property to Hurschel Meredith. Phillips and Hambaugh convey to H G Hill. Maud Egenhoff and heirs transfer 12.6 acres near Coos River to Nettie Daggett. Dement sells 30 acres near Cement Creek and South Fork Coquille. James R Hall and others transfer lots and trusts around Marshfield and Central Ave. Anderson Waite transfers 17.60 acres to Erminie Waite.
Paul Bradley and Stanley Henderson of North Bend execute a five year lease to Wm. C. McDuffie as receiver for Richfield Oil company with a monthly rental of 960 dollars.
The supreme court ordered a retrial for Truman Hartley of Broadbent against Harold Berg over injuries from a May 1931 car accident at the Henry Bryant place on Kings Creek. Hartley previously received $7,500 in damages.
The Dew Valley Community club awarded a $500 bond to host dances at Twomile Bridge Grange No. 730 and A E Butt authorized for public dances at Azaleac Gardens near Bandon. The county court transfers $10,621.58 from emergency funds to the general fund due to Beaver Hill no longer taxing. A new emergency road fund of $3,082.53 is allocated from the 1934 budget for road items.
A P Davis is reappointed as present juvenile and probation officer at 110 dollars per month. Edith McNelly and Josephine Culver are named special deputies with compensation to be set later. Dr Ralph Milne named assistant probation officer for Powers with mileage 0.06 per mile and salary to be set later. Fred C McNelly reappointed superintendent of the county farm for 18 percent. J Loy Stace reappointed county road master for 1934, one day weekly at 8 dollars per day. only engineering services required.
The county plans a uniform one dollar license tax on all dogs for the year 1934, regardless of sex. The measure targets revenue for local services and animal control programs.
Herbert Olson and others petition for a regular county road in district 1. Property owners affected will be notified and viewers instructed to meet at 2 PM Tuesday January 23 to lay out a road not exceeding 50 feet. Roy Sandine seeks an easement to remove timber from a Mickey tract. Kenneth E Mickey administrator of John Mickey estate to be notified.
The county court has allowed deeds from C Vernon and Pear Kellock Smith and P F and Delcina sehlie for the right of way in Sanford Heights Coquille to be recorded free of charge and directs the roadmaster to plat and monument the road.
Paul Raubach of Lakeside expressed intent to buy realty in the extreme northwest corner of Coos County seized through tax foreclosure. The court has ordered the sale by advertisement with a minimum bid of 45 60 dollars.
Three young women are employed this week at the courthouse under Dr W H Lriesan of Oregon State college. Mrs K A Sigler and Miss Geneva Agostino of Coquille work in the tax collection department compiling delinquent taxes by brush timber or farm land. Miss Marvin Jane Hawkins of Coquille is a CWA employee in the county clerk's office handling farm property transfers and related statistics.
Metta Rosslow and others filed an assumed business name notice, listing the individuals and partners involved and the intended scope and location of the business venture.
An intimate group gathered at Mrs James Albee's home Monday evening for cards after a pleasant reception of waste, soup, potato salad, cookies and coffee. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Newdeigh, Mr and Mrs Walter Huff, Mr and Mrs John Russberger, Mr and Mrs Ralph Pointer, Mr and Mrs Claude Randleman, Mrs Cora Steele, George Hughes, Mr and Mrs Henry Hermann, Mr and Mrs Frank Young and son Francis, Mrs Lloyd Lewellen, Mrs Lawrence Mullen, Miss Ruth Barton and the hostess. A lunch of sandwiches and coffee followed, with the gathering lasting into the late hour.
Mrs Anna Lauterbach aged in her early 80s died December 29 in Los Angeles after asthma and heart complications. Survived by daughters Mrs Elizabeth Hamm and Ruth Lauterbach of Myrtle Point. she had moved from Huron South Dakota. John Edward Carsly 51, stepfather of Mrs Elmer Smith and Claude Walker, died at a Bay hospital after months of heart trouble. Born July 9 1882 in Minnesota, he left a wife Effie May Carsly and a mother Mrs Chas Sheahan. services held at Coquille with interment in Masonie cemetery.
Birth announcements note Mr and Mrs Lawrence Brady of Pow welcoming their third son Lawrence born at home. Grandparents listed as Mr Stallard and Mrs Gano Cornwell. Gano Cornwell family rejoices over eight pound son Lafayette Irvin born last Thursday. W E Miller home on the I G Bingham ranch reports an eight pound boy named James Ernest born Wednesday evening. he has an older sister aged two.
F L Ballard reports that 30 of 36 counties in Oregon will employ county agents this year as budgets are set. Gilliam and Irwan add agents, Jefferson joins with Crook, and Celanova County seeks private funds. Emergency agent use continues under AAA guidance alongside state college extension staff coordinating multiple federal projects.
The 1934 conference basketball race tightens as Powers defeats Bandon 21 to 19 and earns a 19 to 17 win over Myrtle Point, signaling parity among Marshfield Myrtle Point and Coquille as North Bend shows potential. Big matchups loom as North Bend travels to Marshfield and Bandon visits Myrtle Point while Coquille hosts All American Mike Mikulak and teammates in a key showdown.
A fragment notes coach Pat Rickard will assemble a strong nucleus to contend this season. The focus is on building a competitive lineup and improving team prospects for upcoming games.
The MAST HOSPITAL feud left Sperry with a sprained right ankle last Thursday. Several residents from Coquil and Powers underwent procedures including tonsil removals and appendectomies. A serious auto accident near Remote claimed a life. Mrs. Leona Schroeder’s husband Fred Fisher is home after treatment with a broken back. Medical notes list multiple minor operations and recoveries, with patients from Remote, Bancroft and Riverton.
Mr and Mrs James Whitaker from Marshfield traveled to Myrtle Point to spend the weekend with relatives. Mere Whitker visited her sister Mrs Al Nevde while Mr Whitaker and Claire Dement went to Erkle Country to check timber. Afra Belle Whitaker hosted them Sunday afternoon before they returned home. Clara Templeton of Roseburg visits Mrs Earl Adams in Roseburg. Herbert Strong leaves for Portland for Marines exams after prior acceptance. Dance at Brewster gym Friday January 12 with 35 cents supper. Revster CCC camp orchestra to play.
Sunday evening hosts Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lemon shared dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maat. Gannon, a Marshfield telephone repairman, visited Myrtle Point. Elbert Schroeder and family plan San Francisco moves for embalming college studies. R. R. Arthur and wife leased the Schroeder house and prepare for Hoffman bridge materials hauling.
A fragmentary exchange quotes Trina declaring extreme devotion to Faun and Faun replying with skepticism about action versus words, set in Vienna. The remark underscores themes of love and risk in a poetic dialogue.
Mrs A R Davenport hosted a tea at her Twin Oaks home this afternoon for members of the RNA. The event gathered local ladies for socializing and refreshments in a cordial, informal setting.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.