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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1935

Page

4

Local Proceedings Involving Wreldhaps and Marshfield Figure

Judgment sought against Hen Wreldhaps in land disputes along the south fork of Coos river and Catching creek at the Curry County line. H Dindinger of Marshfield linked to proceedings regarding a $8120 claim and indemnity on realty east of Elephant Rock Creek and lands in sections 23 and 24 between Indian and Beaver creeks. Allan Todd of Leeds, England tied to the case with stock in a defunct bank.

Te Grille Coos River Catching Creek Curry Toounty H. Dindinger Marshfield Elephant Rock Creek Beaver Creeks Allan Todd Leeds England

Court considers culvert project on Yellow Seek Road

The county court reviews a plan to fill burned culverts on the Yellow Seek road to create work for about 60 to 80 men and improve access. Men for the project would be supplied by SERA as part of the employment program.

Complaints Filed and Jail Commitments Reported

A batch of complaints includes John D. Mercen and others alleging mental incompetence and undue influence in Arno Mercen's £22,000 will. Hagquist disputes Virginia Hagquist in a divorce, while Chris Boesen seeks $1,150.37 plus $200 in fees. Minnie Kolkhorst sues Charles Kolkhorst for divorce and custody of two minors. In juvenile court, J T Kelly is bound over to a grand jury for grand larceny under $500. Floyd Arneson was sentenced to reform school then paroled. Floyd B. Taylor was fined for driving without a license. Delbert Bond was handed to Siskiyou County authorities for bad checks. Orville Thompson is held for Milion County for issuing checks with insufficient funds. Albert V. Baird of Bandon is jailed for liquor violations, reportedly operating an unregistered still with moonshine, out on $1,000 bond.

John D. Mercen Ray T Krifman Arno Mercen Twoward Hagquist Virginia Hagquist Chris Boesen Hal Baxter Minnie Kolkhorst Charles Kolkhorst J T Kelly Myrtle Point Floyd Arneson Reform School Floyd B. Taylor Bridge E. A. Dodge Delbert William Bond Siskiyou County Calif Orville Thompson Milion County Albert V. Baird Bandon

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Notices

Charlee Edwin Gillis of Eastaine and Mae Paget of North Bend wed Saturday by Rev R E Dunlap of North Bend. Benjamin Asa Thomas and Beulah B. Fitzhugh of Brookings were granted a license Monday.

Charlee Edwin Gillis Eastaine Mae Paget North Bend R E Dunlap Benjamin Asa Thomas Beulah B. Fitzhugh Brookings

Oregon Trail Hardship and Family Peril in Desolate Voyage

A narrative recounts a brutal quarrel with a stepmother, a daughter beaten with an ox whip, and a perilous trek to Oregon. The party endures extreme shortages of water, livestock losses, and severe travel hardships while guarding against hostile encounters with Native Americans. Cholera tests resilience. improvised transport and split wagon beds reflect dire conditions.

Oregon Casecode Black Hills Snake River

Immigrant Tale of Cattle Stampede and Indian Threats

A wandering settler recalls near-crippling sleep loss during the Oregon march. He details a cattle stampede near Snake River, a night guard encounter with a double barreled shotgun, and the herd’s safe return. He notes Fort Boise camped Indians suffering smallpox and fearing white retaliation.

Oregon Snake River Arun Fort Boise

Library Serves Rural Borrowers and Board Upgrades

Rural high school students form the largest share of borrowers as the library expands. A paid librarian replaced volunteers in 1925, with Mrs E Barker leading since then, and Mrs Belle Whitaker serving as secretary-treasurer after earlier leadership by Mrs W. Fernley. The 1934 report notes 1310 borrowers year end, 214 new registrations, and 68 withdrawals, bringing total to 1456. The library began 1924 with 1864 volumes, added 412 that year, and now holds 2183 volumes after losses. adult and children’s loans totaled 18822 with funds reported from multiple sources.

Iibrarian CCC Library Services Board E. Barker Belle Whitaker Womans Club W Oh Fernley C E ?Juling Vira P W Laird T TD Guerty T G Summerlin

Fragmented Budget Note Mentions Books and Salary Viewing

Fragmentary OCR notes reference items including books and viewing a librarian's salary. The exact context and authorities are unclear from the fragment.

Local Happenings In Vet Mi Lesile Roseburg trip for treatment

Local notes report residents visiting sick relatives and traveling for care. Eileen Monrad reports illness while Mr and Mrs Newhouse travel to Eugene for their son Andy’s pneumonia. Several residents note guests, dinners, and varied community activities across Roseburg and nearby towns.

Mi Lesile Roseburg Veterans’ Hospital E. C. Newhouse Eugene Andy Newhouse Fred True Newhouse

Obituary for Terres in Brewster free press notice

The obituary notes the death of Nee Alford Terres from cancer at his home on Eugene Street. Survived by widow Kate Terres and two daughters, Miss Catherine and Miss Kathee, with services held at Brewster and burial planned at a local cemetery. The report mentions prior residence in Marshfield and ties to local families.

Pionee Coyulle Sas Amentyr Nee Alfor Eugene St Alford Roy Correl

Obituary Notices from Brewster and Coos County

In Brewster, Julius Benham and family mourn the passing of a relative with funeral services at Schroeder Funeral Home Myrtle Point. Enoch Eluan May, 89, Civil War veteran of the 3rd Kansas Volunteers, died in Escondido after residing in Coos County near Arago. Surviving kin include Mrs Sarah De Shields of Portland and other nieces, nephews, and three children.

William Rank Wyland Molalla Gurey Mra Sarah de Shields Portland Schroeder Myrtle Point Norway Cemetery W. A. Couden Enoch Eluan May Mrss M. Hoffman E.R May Escondido California Mon Kansas Volunteers Coos County Residin Arage Baker Belle Lewellen E A& Hoffman William Graham

Surprise Birthday Party for Alice Endicott at Endicott Home

A surprise party honored Alice Mae Endicott for her 18th birthday at the Endicott home on Saturday evening. Guests included Lila Veatch, Lando Darby, Frank Cooper of Marshfield, Edgar Williams and daughter Beryl, with a lunch of sandwiches cake and punch provided by Veatch and Larby.

Lila Veatch Inlaw Lando Darby Frank Cooper Marshfield Edgar Williams Beryl Alice Mae Endicott Endicott Mesdames Veatch and Larby Has Roo Lowing Lita Veatch M. George Ellis Ronald Endiceott Walter Endicott Joe Whobrey Lands Darby Agnes Hall Alice Mae Badcott Viola Elis Theldo Catherine Miller Fred Miller Coola Beach John Rakes Coquille Mrov R E

Community notes and hospital updates from Coquille area

Local society page records a card party planning for March at the Coquille hotel, a surprise shower for Mrs Frank Culver, junior contract club gathering, a rock party for 29 friends, and a family birthday dinner. Hospital reports list several patients with operations, injuries, and recoveries, including Mrs Floyd Evernden, Ray Bartley, Alex Hartle, Nora Parrish, Mrs Ralph Hawkins, Miss Nora Parrish, and others receiving care or home recuperation.

Floyd Evernden Bancroft Ray Bartley Remote Alex Hartle Eryx Nora Parrish Robert Parrish Gravelford Ralph Hawkins George Gessler Powers Phyllis Cherem Nand Bowman Dundao

Birth announced for eight pound son to Mrs Sumerlin

Mrs L L Sumerlin announces the birth of an eight pound son to Mr and Mrs Walter B Bunch of Myrtle Point Oregon. Bunch is a brother of Mrs Sumerlin who resides at Myrtle Point and the baby is the first child in the couple.

Bancroft Viailere C. H. Thorwald Bunker Hill Walter Endicott Bancroft Lloyd Jarvis L. L. Sumerlin Walter B Bunch Mince Wash Summerlin Myrtle Point Portland

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