Livestock Men Meet Monday in Local Hall
Coos County Livestock association held its annual meeting in Myrtle Point. J F Van Leuven of Bandon was elected president with Joseph Nilsen Riverton and John Carman Gaylord named vice president and secretary treasurer. Directors include L. W Lund Gaylord and A. R. Davenport Myrtle Point.
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Coos County
J F van Leuven
Bandon
Myrtle Point
Joseph Nilsen
Riverton
John Carman
Gaylord
L. W Lund
A. R. Davenport
Par Record Question at Coquille Valley Course
Local readers question a Herald report claiming Eugene Decker set a new par score at Coquille Valley Country Club after course changes under new management. Fans allege others achieved par on the revised layout prior to the update.
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The
Herald
Eugene Decker
Coquille Valley
Focal
Decker
Schick Tests Given In Coos County Schools
The Coos County Health unit conducted Schick tests at Myrtle Point Junior High School. Parents must consent for their children to be tested next Monday January 23 as a clinic will read tests and immunize non immune children. No child may enter the clinic without a signed parental request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Thurady
December 1938 Postal Receipts Largest Quarter Yet
The Myrtle Point postal district reports December 1938 as the largest December quarter on record, topping 1837 figures by about one percent. Despite the rise, 1838 postal year lags behind 1837 in overall receipts due to drops in March and September quarters, leaving offices to maintain a high but second place rating for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Elton Schroeder
Local Hardware Store Robbed. Guns and Papers Stolen
A Tuesday night break-in at Huling Lundy and Sona hardware left seven unnamed guns missing after entry through a rear window. The safe yielded insurance papers deeds warrants and checks. No clues found. a reward is offered for recovered items.
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Huling, Lundy and Sona Hardware
William Lundy
Lundy
Myrtle Grangers Attend Talk on War Prevention
Myrtle Grange held a regular meeting Tuesday with speaker David Norcross of the National Council for Prevention of War in Portland. He discussed Can We Keep out of War from a northwest magazine and urged reading. RW Sehaad outlined National Grange goals including the American Farmer Must Have the American Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Grange
David Norcross
National Council For Prevention of War
Portland
Northwest
RW Sehaad
National Grange
Funeral Directors Set Oregon Convention Dates in Salem
Bay City area funeral directors met in Marshfield to fix the 1939 Oregon Funeral Directors association state convention dates June 5 6 and 7 and to choose Salem as the host city President Harry C Stearns appointed A M Peterson North Bend E C Thuerwachter Marshfield Gadys Gano Coquille and Henry A Schroeder Myrtle Point to the convention and program committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Marshfield
Oregon Funerl Directors Association
Salem
Harry C Stearns
Oakland
A M Peterson
North Bend
E. C Thuerwachter
Gadys Gano
Coquille
Henry A Schroeder
Myrtle Point
Local Happenings and Weekend Guests in town
Local notes describe visits and hosting across the week. Dr L L Summerlin traveled to Portland for a business trip while Dr and Mrs J R Bunch welcomed them for dinner. Harold Pete Beers of Marshfield and Ralph Christensen of Parkersburg were guests of the Tucker family.
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L. L Sumertin
Portland
J R Bunch
Phylis
Jimmy
L L Summerlin
Bay
Mra Harold
Pete Beers
Marshfield
RL Tucker
Ellen Carver
Mary Dye
Tucker Home
Roseburg
R L Tucker
Coquille Eagles Elect New Officers in Shuffle
Earl Adams was elected president of the Coquille Eagles last Thursday replacing Frank Ball who resigned. Johnson moved from vice president to president and Adams was chosen to fill the vacancy as vice president before the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Adams
Coquille
Eagles
Frank Ball
Johnson
Birthday Party Surprise For Mrs Sperry And Mrs Anderson
A Wednesday potluck surprise at the Sperry home honored Mrs Sperry and Mrs Anderson. Guests included Nell Ray W Shortreed, L. M. Rose, E R Woods, Belle Billige, Henry Gall and son, Elpha Anderson, C. A. Miller, Bud Sperry and son, L. G. Paulaon, Archie Train and son, Lyte Darker and family, Hilda Ramney, and several neighbors from Coquille, North Bend, Gaylord, and Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sperry
Mra Elpha Anderson
Sperry
Mesdemes
Nell Ray W Shortreed
L. M. Rose
E R Woods
Belle Billige
Henry Gall
Elpha Anderson
C. A. Miller
Bud Sperry
L. G. Paulaon
Archie Train
Lyte Darker
Hilda Ramney
Lievd Jarvis
Oveocd Kern
Coquille
Alvin Howerd
Gaylord
Arthur Vining
North Bend
J. L. Ray
J T Sperry
Herbert Snyder
HM. Ray
Otha Ray
Grady Johnson
Les
District Figures Show Ten Year Progress For Union High
A district clerk summary highlights reduced warrant and bond debt in Union High School District No 2 over ten years. Warrant debt fell from 46 94776 to about 3000, bond debt from 7000 to 50500, with refinancing cutting interest to 4 percent on 50000. Building upgrades include roof, plant overhaul, domestic science equipment, athletic field, plus numerous smaller improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School District No 2
Coquille area lane fog causes minor injuries
Herold Stemmler escaped serious injury after his convertible coupe left the Myrtle Point-Coquille highway near Myrtle Point Friday night. He cited fog and bright lights as the cause, receiving a cut above the eye but returning to work Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions’ Club
Coquille
Herold Stemmler
Myrtle Point
Stemmier
Scout honors and advancement at county meeting
Scout No 13 members with Scoutmaster Montgomery and officials Barker Farr attended a county event at Pointend Bridge. First class awards went to Arthur Baldwin Jr Marvin Huff and Edward Morrison with James and Finch. zoology marksmanship and sonar health badges earned by Raymond Myrtle Point and Charla Malhey Coquille. Second class badges awarded to Byron Van Alstein Ed Morrison Marvin Huff Edward Field and James Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout No 13
Montgomery
Barker
Pointend Bridge
C. C Farr
Myrtle High Juniors Complete Red Cross Health Course
The Myrtle High School juniors are offered a Red Cross health course completing years of health work. The class discusses seated aid and general health topics as part of the regular program at the local school.
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MP High Juniors
Civen
Red Cross
Myrtle High
Jail and court actions update from Jackson County
Local officers processed 16 year old Clayton Roland for larceny by bailie in connection with a mortgaged car in Coal County. Milton Anthony 43 faced assault with a dangerous weapon charges after a reported shot at a relative. Carmbel Sanders 47 serves 50 days for drunkenness in Coquille. Melvin Rochester McKenzie 30 jailed for driving without a license with prior fines in Myrtle Point. Albert Clyde Riddle 34 faced a non support charge. W F Bingham’s forgery conviction yielded a suspended sentence and probation. Roy Kerns Jr pled guilty to embezzlement and received one year in state prison. Robbert Cotton got six months plus 10 days parole for auto theft. Earl M Stewart contempt of court got four months with suspension if $5 monthly child support paid. Clarence E Wills contempt with four months suspended on support condition. Jim Henry Jenks contempt with four months suspended after 10 days, then later revised to 16 days with parole. custody awarded to the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Sylvester Roland
Jackson County
Ballee
Coal County
Milton Anthony
North Bend
Carmbel Sanders
Coquille
Melvin Rochester McKenzie
Myrle Point
Myrtle Point
Albert Clyde Riddle
W F Bingham
Roy Kerns, Jr
Earl M Stewart
Clarence E Wills
Jim Henry Jenks
Charlotte M Jenks
Jenks
Combined Clubs iMeet Monday in Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club plan a joint meeting at a local cafe on Monday to prepare for the Oregon Cattle and Horseraisers association convention, set for May or early June in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Oregon Cattle and Horseraisers Association
Conference Set For Jan 23 to 25 In Corvallis
Four 4-H club leaders from Coos County have signaled attendance at the Corvallis conference scheduled for January 23 to 25. Named are Mrs Faye Thompson Green Dall Mrs Floyd Summers Myrtle Point and Maxine Rackleff Arago. A Bunker Hill 4-H leader will be chosen soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Coog County
Faye Thompson
Green Dall
Floyd Summers
Myrtle Point
Maxine Rackleff
Arago
Bunker Hill
Complaints Filed in Multiple Real Property and Divorce Actions
Willis BM Ruby sues to quiet title across several sections near Roseburg and Dora, Smith River areas, against Geo Finley and others. Everett Morgen sues the State Industrial Accident Commission over spine chest and nerve injuries from 1987 while felling trees, seeks compensation and fees. Walter Lo Myers files labor lien for 378.75 against mining claims in Iron Mountain district. Marjorie versus Those Scott and Jessamine versus Earle Walls file divorce suits. property and alimony issues noted along with wife’s claims of desertion, cruelty, and division of Marshfield lots and beauty shop assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis BM. Ruby
Geo. Finley
Roseburg
Middle Creek
Hudson Creek
Dora and
Lee
Elk Creek
Dora
Sandy Creek
Myrtle Point
Everett Morgen
State Industrial Accident Commission
Julius
George Kruse
SIAC
Frank
Robert L. Morris
Mortis Bros
Walter Lo Myers
Frank J Fish
Iron Mountain District
Independence Group
Marjorie
Scott
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Gordon T
Newport
Jessamine
Earle Walls
Marshfield
Catholic Mission To Be Conducted Here Next Week
St Ann's chapel announces a Catholic mission to be led by a veteran missioner. Opening services at 1 p m next Sunday Jan 22 and will continue through the week with evening services, morning services at 8, and afternoon instruction for children at 4. Final closing Sunday Jan 29 at 9. All are invited.
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St Ann’s Chapel
IT ENTERTAINS CLUBS AND BIRTHDAY SHOWER NOTICE
Mrs. Scott Grear entertained the Thimble club and the Friendly Dosa club at her home last week. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Walter Endicott Mrs. Richard Stratton and Mrs. Luther Daniels, all with birthdays this month. Sylvester Hill planned to move to Missouri soon. Guests included Mal Gupatrick Lloyd Warner Walter Endicot Richard Stretton Charles Hoffman Dalton HI L. H. Guerin Sylvester Hill Elmer Bell Edgar Williams Floyd Reed T. M. Stover Aulden Warner Thena Warner Durnord Druliner Eds Jones William Moore Luther Daniels O. E. Matoon Calvin Gant Selden Warner E. F Hoffman and Scott Greer.
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Scott Grear
Walter Endicott
Richard Stratton
Luther Daniels
Sylvester Hill
Missouri
Mesdames Mal Gupatrick
Lloyd Warner
Walter Endicot
Richard Stret
Early Myrtle Point City Government Recap 1887
City records reveal the 1887 organization election held February 4 with judges Chris Lehnherr W A Border and Don Giles. Trustees elected were Lehnherr Border Sol Wise J C Mast and Wm Dixon. treasurer Wm Rohn. recorder E Bender over Charlies Wilmis. marshal Daniel Giles over T Lehnherr. Border served as board chairman. The first mayor elected by council was R W Lurady on April 8 1901 and served from May 6 1901, with councilors Dement Adams Dickson Lehmanowsky Perkins and Roberts. Buling was city recorder with JoJ Baker marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Lehnherr
W A. Border
Don Giles
Sol Wise
J C. Mast
Wm Dixon
Wm. Rohn
E Bender
Charlies Wilmis
Daniel Giles
T Lehnherr
Border
Board of Trustees
Myrtle Point
R W Lurady
R. C Dement Charles Adams
T E. Dickson
B.C Lehmanowsky
N G. W Perkins
T A Roberts
D A. Buling
Joj Baker
Lions Club Plans History Contest For Members
Myrtle Point Lions organized a memory contest to test knowledge of community history and activities. Tailtwister Elton Schroeder outlined the written exam to be held at the next meeting with prize to the winner. A large delegation attended the Coquille joint meeting honoring past monarchs and key members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Lions Club
Tailtwister
Elton Schroeder
Myrstle Point Herald
Myrtle Point
Friday Card Party At City Hall By St Ann Altar Society
The St Ann Altar society held a Friday card party at city hall. Mr and Mrs Chris Moller won high scores for men and women in contract, Mrs Walter Sparks topped the women in pinochle, and Carl Alwert of Coquille led the men in pinochle. Refreshments of doughnuts and coffee were served after play. Fifteen tables were in use.
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St. Ann
Coos Dairymen Elect Officers For 1939 Term
Coos Dairymen reelected all officers and directors for 1939. Vice president K L Dellefsem of Coquille, treasurer Graydon Andersed of Coquille, and Jas T Jenkins of Bandon among others were named. The meeting included home economics committee serving luncheon and musical numbers by Mel Christensen on an electric guitar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K L. Dellefsem
Coquille
Graydon Andersed
Jens Delqmen Jas. T. Jenkins
Bandon
John Cari
Arage
Charles Mahaffy
Ae See Reun
Lusch
St Neon
Coquille Grange
Klp Linn
Myrtle Point High School
Mel Christensen
Townsend Party Highlights Social Event
A Thursday Townsend gathering, guided by president Wi M MacLean, featured string selections by Gus Bender Herman Nelson and Lloyd Deaver with two mandolins and a guitar. Vocal duets by Mrs Harman Nelson and Miss Stella Haley, plus harmonica and guitar pieces, concluded with a speech by John Prentice of Marshfield portraying Dr Francis Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi. M. MacLean
Ward
Gus Bender
Herman Nelson
Lloyd Deaver
Board Meeting Called by Coos County Health Association
The next business meeting of the Coos County Public Health association will be held at city hall at 2 o clock Monday.
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Board of
Coos County
Health official to visit Powers and Myrtle Point Fridays
Saree patients and families will receive services at Friday visits by Dr. G xpperk, with Baba Lis ter, county health nurse for Coes county, coordinating outreach. Drug stores in Powers, Myrtle Point and Myrtle Point Hospital will serve as contact points as the program launches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foumty Health
G. Xpperk
Baba Lister
Coes County
Powers
Myrtle Point
Mast Hospital
Mary EB
Lowell B. Badwell
Local News Roundup From Myrtle Point and Marshfield
Local friends of Mrs. Wm Ortman of Marshfield learn of her condition after an operation at North Bend hospital on January 7. Her daughter Mrs Deo Delyria hopes to return to Broadbent Sunday night. Arthur Vining of North Bend visits Myrtle Point while Grady Johnson Nell Ray and Vining bring him home. F L Moon makes a business trip to Marshfield last Thursday. Shirley Reskieff undergoes appendectomy and is recovering well. Mrs Eugene Leird attends a Coquille meeting of the American Women. Clarence Ostin gives a talk on Cone tion and Dies Comeniites. Mrs Albert Powers speaks on the work. The group votes the report to guide the Woman's club study in Ovas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ortman
Marshfield
Myrtle Point
North Bend Hospital
Deo. Delyria
Broadbent
Carler
Arthur Vining
North Bend
Te Bay
Grady Johnson
Nell Ray
F. L. Moon
Eugene Leird
Coquille
Clarence Ostin
Albert Powers
Powers
Cees County
Woman's Clube
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KOH Lawhorn County Commission
Assaciia
Eiteming
State Board of Forestry
George Jenkins
Wal’ Nement
Ecwnie
Myrtle George
Myte Point
Commercind
Oregon Cattle and Horse Raisers Association
JM Turner
Curry County Livestock Association
RH McCall
RM Knox Curry County
Schick
Myrtle Grangers
Bay City
Bealmens
Viele Mushband
Mra
David Lavison
Seattle
Sheeiliwamamam
Seaside
Ruby Murre
Frank Philips
Ed Allen
Grover Moore
William Butter
Port Orford Parkersburg
Ralph Christensen
Parkersburg
Jesse Clinton
Harry Christy
A M Christensen
Lawrence Clinton
Clinton
Charles Hoffman Visted
Stanley Halter
Norman Halter
Allends
Grange Hall
Marvene
Lites Ellis
Jeck
Sewing Club
Paul Breuer
Robert Redell
Florence Miller
A. M Christensen
Silas Ellis
Mary Bell Bennett
Mia Elbert Schroeder
H. H. Fitaginmens
Pool
Carver, Bugeerd
Elmer Knight
Marold Whitaker
H H. Thoman
Raleigh Greene
Mrs Schroeder
Henry Meem
P J Mathews
Marlin Brandon
Tom Dennison
Mra Laurd
Mia Knight
Brandon
Man
iMeet
M. PH
Jan
Methodist
Methodist Ladies Aid
T G. Sumertin
Grace Mary Linn
Mesdemes H. H. Thomas
Dal KK. E. Whitaker
Church, Rishard
Eugene Laird
Helen Whitaker
E. C. Roberts
Lions
Coos
Townsend
Chuck A.verena May Murphy
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