Hotel Building Sold Tuesday Will Be Razed
The old three story Myrtle Point hotel on First street at the foot of Spruce overlooking the Coquille river has been sold and will be razed. The structure, built in the 1890s by Binger Hermann and later operated by multiple owners, has a long local history with the lobby fireplace famous for tales of bygone days. The sale to A M Sunstrup of the Myrtle Gald Creamery includes plans to refit the back one story for storage after securing city approval to demolish the main portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
First Street
Spruce
Coquille River
O's
Binger Hermann
W A Border
Mathew Niestrom
Niestrom
California
K. H Hansen
Hansen
John Curren
Curren
Mra Moeckler Dayler
K . Hansen
Guem
Wil Rose Balding
Cora Axe
Bridge
Peter Axe
A M Sunstrup
Myrtle Gald Creamery
Myrtle Point Library Ends Ten Years Of Service
Myrtle Point Public Library closes ten years of service on January 2. The Woman's Club that founded the library helped establish funding and oversaw initial operations. Since 1925 the library has grown to 2,183 volumes with 18,822 issues circulated in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Shingle Mill Resumes Work After Brief Shutdown
The Brodie Shingle company resumes operations after a brief shutdown for metallation of new machinery. A new grooving machine to be used for producing grooved planks was put into operation Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodie Shingle Company
Roth Hill Nuptials Tie Verna Hui Rex Roth
Miss Verna Hui of Malis Creek wed Rex Roth of Coquille in a Coos county ceremony last week. The bride, daughter of Russell Hill, grew up in Coos county and graduated from Arago grade school. The couple reside with Roth’s parents on a ranch near the Pet oil well, and host friends at Halls Creek.
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Verna Hui
Malis Creek
Rex Roth
Coquille
Russell Hill
Coos County
First B League Game At Arago Saturday Night
Saturday evening marks the first B League game at Arago between Iago and Riverton Seagon tickets may be purchased at a savings. The Arago lineup includes centers Ray Cornwall and Francis Farklow, forwards Sir Sinko Charles Webb Leo Collier and Tennessee Robs on, guards Merle Randleman George Paul Cecil Patrick and Price Schroeder. Two games will be played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago
Iago
Riverton Seagon
Arazo
Ught
Ray Cornwall
Francis Farklow
Sir Sinko
Charles Webb
Leo Collier
Tennessee Robson
Merle Randleman
George Paul Cecil Patrick
Price Schroeder
Former Innkeeper Dies In California
Matthew Niestrom aged 66 died in San Jose California in December. He ran the Myrtle Point hotel from 1891 to 1906. A Russian Finn by birth he came to America young and worked in logging before moving to Myrtle Point. He married Glen Brown in 1889 and later Tillie Gray. Survived by widow Tillie Niestrom two sons Clare and Aubry and daughter Mrs Hilda Creech. He reportedly owned several properties in San Jose at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Niestrom
San Jose Calif
Niestrom
Myrtle Point
Bay
Glen Cora Brown
James Brown
Ash Street
Auto Crash on Lee Road Shoots $300 Damage to Car
The W W Rhule family traveling on Lee road near Norway schoolhouse collided with a CCC truck that was entering the highway from the Lee road. The truck reportedly kept to the wrong side of the road, causing about $300 in damage to the Rhule car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W W Rhule
Lee Road
Norway
Lee Roa
Rhule
Farm Loan Meet Jense in Medford Reports Loans Totaling 239723
Clinton of Myrtle Point attended the annual Farm Credit association meeting in Medford. He said 239,723 has been loaned to farmers and stock raisers with 70,921 still outstanding. He noted few loans in the area and that eligible borrowers are not taking advantage of the program. Full particulars can be obtained from him.
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Jense 1
Clinton
Myrtle Point
Medford
Farm Tredit Association
Port of Coquille Commission Meets at Security Bank
Port of Coquille commissioners gathered Tuesday at the Security Bank building. Attending were President Tom Guerin, Vice President Jesze D Clinton, Secretary J N Geerhaert, Treasurer E Waling, and newly elected member Albert Ezoskey. Annual report presented at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissionera of
Port of Coquille
Security Bank
Tom Guerin
Jesze D Clinton
J N Geerhaert
E. Waling
Albert ‘Ezoskey
Moening
Birthday Ball Planned at Myrtle Point for Infantile Paralysis Funds
A Presidential Birthday Ball is set for Saturday February 2 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Myrtle Point. Seventy percent of proceeds stay locally to aid infantile paralysis victims. thirty percent go to the Birthday Ball commission for research. Committees named include Elton Schroeder general chair, L. L Powers ticket chair, R. L. Tucker publicity chair, and John Belloni among others. Tickets priced for both men and women.
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Veterine of Foreign War
Myrtle Point
Warm Springs Foundation
Birthday Gall Commission
Jeon Schroeder
Elton Schroeder
Jesse Clinton
Price Robison
Wallace Dement
L. L Powers
P O. Lund
Raleigh Greene
Austin Dodge
R. H. Mast
Ralph Kring
Charles Thomas
RL. Tucker
Bert Pearson
John Belloni
LA. LaSlamme
H A. Schroeder
Albert Pancoast
P W Laird
Publiity
R. L. Tucker
H Lemon
M. S. Rasmussen
L. L. Powers
L. L. Sumerlin
Herman Yadsen
Perry Roper
A. W. Gardner
Sam Gerlmonte
H O. Helvey
Wm. Neidiegh
Helen Pancoast
Boys Run Away From Camp Detained By Police
Everett Boyd Murray and Glen Baker from Aitkum CCC boys slipped away Sunday after a ride to Myrtle Point with a motorist. They reached the O'Brien homestead at Dora, then accompanied O'Brien toward Marshfield before returning. Chief Bert Pearson detained them at 7 PM and they were held for Lieutenant Crissey.
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Everett Boyd
Duning Murray
Glen Baker
Aitkum CCC
Myrtle Point
Prng
O’brien
Dora
Oigging
Marshfield
Bert Pearson
Crissey
Manuscript of Daniel Giles on plains voyage and cholera tragedy
A fragmentary memoir describes a wagon train crossing plains toward Oregon, where cholera decimates crews, a harsh family split over survival choices, a cruel husband, and a mobile group seeking safety along rivers and against the threat of Indian attacks. The narrator recalls a man who beats his wife and is ostracized. The journey continues toward Green River and beyond.
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Miss Fortune
Acros
Missouri
Grees River
Big Sandy River
Green River
Iowa
Oregon
Welder L A LaFlamme to Install Electric Welder
Welder L A LaFlamme announces the installation this week of an electric welder in his blacksmith shop on Seventh street. The addition will enable better service to the trade. The L H Pearce garage remains the only other Myrtle Point shop with an electric welder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L A. LaFlamme
Seventh Street
LaFlamme
L. H. Pearce
Myrtle Point
Study Club May Be Absorbed by FERA
A 2:30 pm meeting at Preity Hall sponsored by the Woman's Club discussed absorbing the local Study Club into FERA administration if 20 adults enroll. Mrs T A Lamb and Mrs L A LaFlame lead efforts. attendance averaged 12, with ongoing study of American literature.
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Preity Hall
Woman's Club
Martha Mulksy
FERA
T A. Lamb
Lamb
L. A LaFlame
Shere
Myrtle Grange Met Despite Storm With New Officers
Myrtle Grange met Tuesday evening with all officers in chairs as about 35 members attended. Talks on legislation praised the session. R W Schaad spoke on agriculture and industry amid current conditions. Music by Harrison and Laird, with Mrs Laird on piano, refreshments served. Plans for a February 5 visit to Bronodtent were discussed for a group trip after a brief business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Grange
R. W. Schaad
Smith-Hughes
R. M. Harrison
Walter Laird
Laird
Bronodtent
Gravelford Man Parrish Dies After Illness
Gravelford rancher John Everett Parrish dies Friday at his home after long illness tied to asthma and a heart attack. Born in Sebastian county Arkansas, he moved to Gravelford in 1864 and lived there most of his life. Survived by five sons in Gravelford and nearby towns, funeral held Sunday at Schroeder Tent, Myrtle Point, with interment at Teint cones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Everett Parrish
Gravelford
Parrish
Sebastian County
Arkansas
Oregon
Robert M
Eorge
Laney
Oscar W
Perry D
Broadbent
James Amity
Myrtle Point
Schroeder
W. A. Couden
Dix
Navioy
Mseatt Noneell
Fey
Gud
Bobcats Aim to Defend Trophy in Coquille Showdown
The Bobcats, boasting a win over Bandon last Friday, travel to face Coquille in Friday’s game against the Red Devils. Coquille beat North Bend 36 to 14 the same night, while both teams carry earlier victories. Spectators can expect a thrilling matchup as the locals seek to retain the trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridey
Myrila Point
Neepethe
Red Devils
Coquille
Display Of Relics At The Herald Office Exhibition
The Herald office hosts a notable window display attracting attention. New items include a 1866 Map of Oregon and Washington showing eastern boundaries to the Rockies, sent to Benjamin J. Harrison. Also featured is an oxteam hauling logs near Riverton with four yoke of oxen and water carrier Sam Clinton from Parkersburg in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Office
Oregon
Ashington
New York
Rocky Mountains
Benjamin J. Harrison
R. M Harrison
Myrtle Point
Daniel Barklow, Jr
Riverton
Sam Clinton
Parkersburg
Woman's Club to Sponsor Shirley Temple Film Night
The Woman's Club plans a program at Hiland theater on Tuesday January 20 to screen Baby Takes a Bow starring Shirley Temple. Proceeds will be split with the club earning half and home talent numbers by club members between film showings.
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Hiland Theater
Mrs Schroeder of Arago Suffering Severe Heart Attack
Mrs. Gus Schroeder of Arago suffered a severe heart attack Saturday morning and is in serious condition. She will be bedfast for some time but is doing as well as can be expected.
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Gus Schroeder
Arago
Guardian Council Meets In Coquille
The monthly meeting of the Guardian Council to Job's Daughters was held Tuesday night in Coquille at the home of Mrs. W E Bosserman social guardian of the Bethel. Present were Mrs. O C Sanford of Coquille guardian Mrs. Ernest Piance of Coquille associate guardian Mrs Bertha Smith Coquille guardian secretary Mrs Henry Rossion of Myrtle Point guardian treasurer Mrs O L Zentner of Bandon custodian of property and Mrs June Walker of Coquille music guardian. The first meeting of Job's Daughters will be entertained by the Myrtle Point members of the Bethel.
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Guardian Council
Job
Coquille
W E. Bosserman
Bethel
O. C Sanford
Oquille
Guardian
Ernest Pwance
Bertha Smith
Henry Rossion
Myrtle Point
O. L. Zentner
Bandon
Prperc
June Walker
Music Guardian
Arago Defeats Bridge 18 14 In Friday Night Game
Arago grade school basketball team defeated Bridge 18 to 14 with Kenton Myers and Everett Doyle as guards, John Henry Schroeder center, Ellis Rackleff and Alton Billings forwards. Alton Billings led scoring. A return game set for January 22 at Bridge. Sandwiches and cookies served to visitors after the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arago
Bridge
Kenton Myers
Everett Doyle
John Henry Schroeder
Ellis Rackleff
Alton Billings
County agents office to clear dairy cattle trades
At the request of Lee Evans of Bandon the county agent's office is to act as a clearing house for the purchase and sale of dairy cattle and other livestock. The move aims to provide information valuable to buyers and dairymen alike and to help equalize prices paid for cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Evans
Bandon
Evan
CCC Boy Dies as Tree Falls in Friday Storm
A CCC boy was killed when a tree fell during a windstorm on Friday. The undertaker carried the body to the city for embalming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Albers Schalts
Seuven
Windetorm
Lundy Cheese Directors Approve Bonus and Dividend
The Lundy Cheese cooperative factory directors in Twin Oaks met Monday and voted a 2 percent butter bonus plus an eight percent stock dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lundy Cheese Cooperative Factory
Twin Oaks
M. E. Ilea Council Meets in Coquille
The M. E. Ilea council gathered in Coquille with group singing led by C. W. Ling and Mrs. Mo. Har cins assisting. Rev. W. Raymond Wilder delivered a baritone solo and Rev. RB. C. Yeung gave the benediction. The next meeting is planned for Las MAT ce with attendees invited, including Myrtle Point residents Rev. R. C. Young Dr. C. Clarke L. P. Lina KE. F. Schroeder and Milton Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Lingworthy
Mo. Har Cins
Ac Companist
Sion
W. Raymond Wilder
Jesus
RB. C. Yeung
Las Mat Ce
Ae Ac
Theu
Myrtle Point
R. C. Young
Dr. C. Clarke
L. P. Lina
KE. F. Schroeder
Milton Schroeder
Free License Application For Ed Myers Of West Norway
Ed Myers of West Norway applied for a free hunting and fishing license this week. Myers has been a resident of this state for over 0 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Myers
West Norway
Myers
Bay Bank Sues Stockholders Over Marshfield Realty
Supervising official A A Schramm files suits against Bay Bank stockholders three years after its closing. Defendants include D Conrad of Marshfield with 19 shares, J E Norton of Coquille, Mair A Dano with multiple stock stakes, Margaret A M Todd of Baratow California, Lily K Kronenberg of Philadelphia, A E Bradford, Marvin Lyons, John D Goss and others. Suits seek judgments on specified parcels near Marshfield and North Bend and adjacent townships, plus realty in Lake side, Central, Ocean View, and Denckroft areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Southwestern Oregon
Marshfield
A. A. Schramm
Apnaura
North Bend
Ocean View
J E. Norton
Coquille
Bandon
Karl Clinkinbeard
Coos River
Mair A. Dano
Denmark
Margaret AM. Todd
Baratow
Calif
R. H. Corey
Perham Park
Lily KE. Kronenberg
Philadelphia
Penn
A. E Bradford
Marvin Lyons
John D. Goss
South Tenerife Lake
Bridges Creek
A. E. Adelsperger
Ieltewhig Realty
Sandy Creek
Reck Creek
Dencroft
Landy
Bethel Forges Oriental Skit for Visitors
Bethel No. 16, Order of Jets, held a regular meeting last Monday with newly installed officers led by Mise Zelna Bosserman. A varietal program featured poetry, songs, and an oriental skit for visiting Masons and O E S members, followed by light refreshments.
Home on furlough amid wartime life in San Diego reads odd
An unclear United States Navy home scene in San Diego California. The text mentions a person staying at a home in Camasz Valley and a Saturday dinner guest Melvin Bunch of Norway. The fragment references a Clausen and a float and a navy fact fall. The readability is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
U. S
Camasz Valley
Clausen
Navy
Melvin Bunch
Norway
R. N. A. Rally Set For County Meeting Next Monday
All county R. N. A. lodges plan to gather with the local organization for the county rally. A large representative attendance is expected.
Consolidation Plans Delayed by Taxpayers Vote
The Lee and I school boards discussed consolidation at a special election and will wait for full facts and figures before acting. The boards postponed action two years ago and again until required data is gathered. Board personnel include Mack Gant James Hervey Hugo Michel Norway Martin Schmidt L P Trigg Roy Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee and I
Lee
Mack Gant
James Hervey
Hugo Michel
Norway
Martin Schmidt
L P Trigg
Roy Robison
Future Farmers Conference Here Details
The Future Farmers Leadership Training conference for the Coast district will be held at Myrtle Point High School this Saturday January 19 starting at 9 am. Attending chapters include Cottage Grove Myrtle Point Coquille Ban and Coos River. F F A officers training will run in morning and a parliamentary session in afternoon from 1 30 pm. Prominent guests include Wm Canning Coquille Zara R Cooley state adviser and R W Schaat of render Point along with Paul Astie ford star farmer of America. A father and son banquet follows with notable attendees expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers
Coast
Myrtle Point Hilg
Cottage Grove
Org
Myrtle Point
Coquille
Ban
Cac2ver
Aki
Publi
Wm. Canning
Zara R. Cooley
State Department
R. W. Schaat
Eran Point
Paul Astieford
Star Farmer of America
Ery
Meniben
Bari R
Farmer Hi Ag
Fragmented OCR Item Reflects Obscure Names and Phrases
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Splenda tensewerth-Bob Young and an unnamed Mat in the fermi et quick pipes netted. The text is unreadable and lacks clear action or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fermi
Coos Dairymen Favor Federal Plan at Meeting
At Coquille, seven dairymen members of the Coos Dairymen's Association supported continuing the federal plan to eradicate Bang's disease. They backed stricter laws to regulate slaughter and boost control measures, during the annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coes Equaty Dairymen
Wevernment
Coney Dairymen's Association
Coquille
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Pounders
Woman’‘s Club
Mre Belle Whitaker
Claude Nosler
Mra FE. C Barker
Boulder Dam
Arizona
Qvoulder
Roth-Hill
Arego
Daniel Giles
Lhat Wreek
Study Club
Woman’s Club
Langlois
M. E. Ilea’s
Bay Bank
Antonie C. Cousales
New York City
Recuervet
United States
Revader
Waccords Moy-T
R. N. A. Rally
Future Farmers Conference
Baird
Roooge
Helferstein
Giles
Bosak
Harry. May
Clayton
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