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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

4

Influenza Signals and Swedish Cooperatives Topic

Reports from major cities show influenza waves spreading globally with varying severity. Emphasizes transmission, prevention, bed rest, and early care to avoid pneumonia. The piece also notes Swedish cooperatives face taxation and must stand on their own, per a Wall Street Journal dispatch.

England New York Detroit Chicago Denver Percen Bewlaning Diwenza Sweden Stockholm Wall Street Detqnal Kurt Drachenfels

Oregon Motorists Fight Loss Of Highway Funds In Legislature

Oregon motorists oppose any diversion of federal automotive tax revenues from highway construction and maintenance. E B McDaniel of the Oregon State Motor Association warns against using gas tax and vehicle fees for unrelated programs, urging reductions if funds exceed highway needs. Residents Bobbie and Peggy Blondell move to West Norway to attend Arago school this semester.

Oregon State Motor Association Oregon E. B McDaniel McDaniel Automobile Club Bobbie Peggy Blondell West Norway Arago

Institute Speaker to Visit Coos County Teachers Institute

Frank Branch Riley from Portland will speak at the Coos County Teachers Institute on February 2. Known across the United States, he is noted for wit and humor that will enrich his address.

Frank Branch Riley Coos County Teachers Institut Riley Portland United States

Grade School News Highlights From Distant County

The Junior High basketball team beat Coquille 24 to 18 with a 16 to 8 halftime lead. The girls volleyball team also defeated Coquille by a wide margin. Next game is at Bridge Friday with the girls volleyball prelim. Bill Bostick returns to Dee eighth grade. Alice Keeley to return after illness. Chase returns. Louise Whitsett absent. Jack Ellis to return to school.

Coquille Junior High School Coquille Girls Bridge Bill Bostick Dee Alice Keeley Dufford Chase Louise Whitsett Jack Ellis

Out of Doors Western Feature Predator Hawks Fur Loss on Traplines

An account from a remote trapline describes a goshawk preying on furbearers, including mink and civet, tearing grouse and a blue heron, and finally an attempted shot that missed, allowing the bird to flee and halt depredations for a few days. The author weighs risk to gain a shot and protect high value pelts.

Lama Lemere Tamber Goshawk

The Forest Gods Claim A Hunter And His Hawk

A hunter recalls deadly pursuit of a silent hawk named the forest gods as a rival predator is slain. The old feathered marauder dies upon a mossy log after a long chase and a fatal shot. The hunter mourns the loss and reflects on the risks of the wilderness and the lure of the chase.

Community visits and gatherings across Roseburg to Coquille

Local residents share social calls and visits from Roseburg to Klamath Falls and Coquille. A birthday surprise at Roy Robison’s home brought together Ray Lewis Myrtle Point O A Reed Carl Hogan and Lloyd Barklow plus Roy Hustin Martin Gasner and Thelma, among others.

E F Brodie Vesta Soper Roseburg Norman Laird Donna Walter Laird Empire Annabelle Yarbrough Coquille Joyce Schroeder Elizabeth Lett Leslie Klamath Falls Bert Claver R W Haughton Julia Leep Arthur Bennett Audrey Henry Gasner Marlene Roy Robison Thelma

West Myrtle Point Visitors and Local Calls

West Myrtle Point residents and guests share weekend visits and business calls. Clarence Butler Virginia and Billie joined Myrtle Point visitors while June Clarno and Inez Barklow were seen together. Robert Barklow received treatment at Mast hospital and Arthur Knolten made a Monday business call in town. Henry Bunch visited on Sunday and Raymond Barklow was mentioned in local notes. Mr and Mrs Robert Kroeger and family of Allegany spent last Thursday visiting their parents.

West Myrtle Point Clarence Butler Virginia Billie Myrtle Point June Clarno Inez Barklow Robert Barklow Mast Hospital Arthur Knolten Henry Bunch Raymond Barklow Robert Kroeger Allegany Mre Min

Debutante Aide Mies Roosevelt Named Junior Chairwoman

Debutante aide Mies Roosevelt daughter of D Roosevelt is named one of the junior chairmen for the New York hall danuery 20 in Renee of the Free s birthday and to raise funds for the Tigi ann toe Katie Cee.

Mies Melon Roosevelt D. Roosevelt New York Hall Danuery Renee Tigi Katie Cee

Local residents visit and caregiving notices

Nie Kroeger and Mr and Mrs Henry Knight with Mrs Lyman Chezem spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Manley Barklow. Mrs Lyman Chezem and Norma are confined to beds with Nu nursing care. Hubert Barr of Marshfield came Tuesday to help. Emmett Hammack family spent Sunday with Ernest Hammack of Arago. Virginia and Billie were visitors in Coquille. Jesse Clifton returned from a Medford business trip. Emmett Hammack and Marvin Shirley Anne and Jimmy visited Mrs Manley Barklow. H S Johnson and M L Bernier of Marshfield visited Calvin Ray Sunday.

Nie Kroeger Henry Knight Lyman Chezem Manley Barklow Norma Hubert Barr Marshfield Emmett Hammack Mis Ernest Hammack Arago Clarence Butler Virginia Billie Coquille Jesse Clifton Med

Dora Gearhart Leaves for Tolovana Park and Astoria Visit

Dora Miss Hazel Gearhart departed Saturday for Tolovana Park and Astoria to visit friends and relatives for a time. Local residents welcomed visitors Mr and Mrs A J Mayse entertained and dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Durnam and others. Several area families were noted in social visits and events around Myrtle Point and Coquille.

Hazel Gearhart Tolovana Park Astoria Macie Crumley Thurston Louise Fat Elk A J Mayse Ray Bulson Gravelford Ivan Robbins Myrtle Point Fred Durnam George Ellis Emanuel Bettencourt Coquille Sam Bettencourt Esther Roach Hill Eureka Cabf M G Buel Dave Root Arago Pleasant Hall School Francis Holverstott Harold Shepherd Robert Thompson Fairview John Bettencourt Randolph Reynolds Hugh Gearhart

Pleasant Point Advances in Local News

Pleasant Point notes a visit by Miss Lois Harris of Coquille as an overnight guest with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Harris. William Watson visited Monday with Mrs Guy Mann. Mr and Mrs William Lobdell senior moved from the Guy Mann residence to live with their son William Lobdell jr. Mr and Mrs Guy Mann made Saturday business calls in Coquille. Milton Roth of Coquille visited.

Lois Harris Coquille Henry Harris Wiliam Watson Guy Mann William Lobdell Milton Roth

Christmas Club Guests Attend Stork Shower at Watson Home

Saturday at the William Watson home the party gathered with Mrs. Gerald Ward and others. Officers were elected for the new year and Thomas Lakey received a stork shower as the group sent boxes to the Corvallis Children’s Farm Home, with thanks received. The club plans a February meeting with Mr. Guy Mann and invites all members and friends.

William Watson Gerald Ward Cee Siete R. W Haughton Walter Laird Hugh MacLean Guy Mann Thomas Lakey Corvallis Guy Mann al

Community visits and social calls span weekend and week

Catching Creek Mr and Aira, Andrew Ryerson and family visited Saturday with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayes of Powers. Calls came Friday to spend a week with Mrs Bell's parents. Lester Mitchell visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs B H Held. Coquille residents Richard Steele and children came Sunday to Eugene Adams and Joe Knight homes. Myrtle Point residents visited Del Remo, Knights and Mrs Myrtle Sanders of Weiser Idaho stayed at Jet Kaught home. Alden and Lloyd Warner of Broad Bend were Monday callers at Eugene Adams. Jack Sperry and Glen Snyder visited Myrtle Point Sunday evening. William Ridle weekended with Marshfield friends. George Ward called on Jack Fabry. Herbert Glazier visited Ora Marsters Saturday.

Aira Andrew Ryerson Thomas Hayes Powers Guy Bell Wanda Lou Fort Jones Mra Bell J L Knight Mir Lester Mitchell B H Richard Steele Coquille Eugene Adams Joe Knight Myrtle Sanders Weiser Idaho Jet Koaught Sanders Knights Aisscer Alden Lloyd Warner Broadbent Jack Sperry Glen Snyder Myrtle Point del Remo William Ridle Marshfield Randon George Ward

Snowy Cement Creek area sees warm weekend visits

Cement Creek and vicinity reported two to four inches of snow that melted gradually. Myrtle Point residents Marie Chandler and Melba Putman, along with the Chandler family, were noted in multiple visits and travels to nearby towns including Ashland Coquille Marshfield and Coquille over the weekend.

Twin Oaks Guests Dine With Local Families

Twin Oaks Mrs Ray Norris and daughter Lor raine of Feview were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Floyd Reed and Mr. Chris Nelson visited with Mr and Mrs Lee Wildig of the community.

Ray Norris Lorraine Feview Floyd Reed M Chris Nelson Lee Wildig

Local Social Roundup From Coquille and Nearby Towns

A series of neighborhood visits and gatherings unfolds in Coquille and nearby communities. Guests include Mr and Mrs Verne Lun, Mrs John Felsher recovering from flu, a weekend trip to Fort Jones and Allegany, and Lila Davenport’s 17th birthday dinner with friends from Myrtle Point Norwood Powers and local families.

Local Social Roundup From Last Week Shows Guests Gatherings

Lucia Knalten stayed with Mrs. Chester Withen while Willson was in California over the weekend. Mrs Reed was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs W A McNair. Mr and Mrs Henry Hermann of Myrtle Point were Monday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Hormann. Mrs Chester Willson and Stanley Felsher called Sunday afternoon on Mrs W A McNair.

Aquillo Lucia Knalten Chester Withen Willson California Reed W A. McNair Henry Hermann Myrtle Point George Hormann Chester Willson Stanley Felsher W A McNair

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NG On Swedish Cooperatives Auto Club Coos Institute Speaker By Lans Leneve Leneve Syndicate Wm. Gurney & Son Cleaners Hatters Norway E. C. Roberts the Herald Dora Pleasant Point Tony Barclay Marie Chandler Base Hill Melba Putman Ashland Arthur Chandler Tome Thomas Riley Marion Thomas Earl Ray William Chandler Willis Chandler Arthur Chandler Thomas Brown Marie Gene Chandler Twin Oaks Lew Southwest A. BR. Dav Riverton Ban Ier Verne Lun John Felsher W.H. Ashman Lee Wildly Mr. Daniels Floyd Reed Claire Gravelford Grange B.K. Werner Typewriter Man Myrtle Point Twise the Ray Office DR. DE LA Rhue Eyesight J. R. Bunch S. Breuer Montac Regg Montag J. S. Chambers
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