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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

6

Wood carving grades and school notes from Myrtle Point

The article lists wood carving grades and weekend activities at Myrtle Point schools. Students and staff are named, with routines including a Bridge meeting, quilting work, penny drill, nursery rhymes, skits, and piano solos by Roger LeClerc and others. It notes an upcoming assembly and displays of clothing materials collected by primary students.

Paul Berber Myrtle Point Keet ‘Leu Dar Cribbine Dwight Culver Coat Ras Eed Virginia Beckett Marian Finch Betty Medley Myrtle Sargent Louise James Ruby Johnson Marvin Huff Billy Huff Rebel Dunckley Howard Duncan Roger LeClerc Vivienne Lake Virginia Lake Betty Doney Mary June McMullen Shirley Nixon Cleo Duncan Ellison Bonita Wise Charlotte Finch Hilda MacMillen Is Owen Viola Dunckley

Sitkum Area Social and Church Notices Chronicle

Sitkum and Coquille residents reported on visits and dinners at the Keller and Wilson homes. Attendance at a funeral in Dora and multiple church and prayer meetings were noted, with many local families and neighbors listed among attendees and callers.

Roosevelt birthday fundraiser aids paralyzed child to dance

A Brooklyn girl, Shules Peknay, once leg brace bound from infantile paralysis, dances with help after surgery funded by Roosevelt Birthday celebration efforts. Arthur Murray’s New York ballroom team assists in teaching her the new Washington waltz, a dance born from the event.

Shules Pek-' Nay Brooklyn Rowevelt Shirley Roosevelt Boratoors Arthur Murray Dace Eoper’ Muras Washington New York Rovovevelt

Birthday and social notes from local families

McNutt is decorated at a close of evening with visitors including Albert Davenport and twin Oaks residents. Epworth League hosts a party at Roy Robison's in Norway for about 25 members with games and refreshments. Local hospital patients and transfers list includes James Palmer Gaylord heart trouble and Blanche Morris Bandon appendectomy.

Albert Davenport Twin Oaks Claude Randleman A L Crawford Ernest Norry Ed Hountley Vance Huntley Catherie Parrish Bald Hill Epworth League Epworth League of the Methodist Church Roy Robison Norway

Past Matrons Club Meeting Turns To Monopoly Games

Members of the Past Matrons of the Eastern Star met Tuesday at the Masonic temple for a no host lunch eon. An exchange of gifts followed as attendees played monopoly. Guests included Mrs A C Chase and others plus Mrs E W White visiting her son Dr F M White.

The Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mesdames A. C. Chase W E. Lundy G L McRay R. H. Lemon T D Guerin XK. L. Clausen Henry Rossion G . Perkins Raleigh Greene E .W. White F. M. White

Settlement Reached Between Greek Woman and Insull

Mme Helen Coyimzogiu of Athens Greece accepted a settlement for her claims against Samuel Insull former utilities magnate for services while sheltering him during his fugitive days in Athens in 1933 34. Her attorney agrees to a settlement reported at 4800 following conferences with Insulls attorney.

Mme Helen Coyimzogiu Athens Greece Samuel Insull Chicago Insull

Hospital Admissions and Treatments Reported

Multiple patients were admitted to Mast Hospital on Friday and Saturday for various conditions including sinus trouble pneumonia and general medical treatment. Individuals named include Ernest Watkins of Halls Creek Elton Aasen Ray Dement Waldo Brown Donald Burch of Coquille and Mrs Clarence Conger and baby. Donald Burch received care for a broken right thumb and Waldo Brown was dismissed on Saturday.

S Adams Ernest Watkins Halls Creek Elton Aasen Ray Dement Waldo Brown Donald Burch Coquille Powers and Davis Bandon Clarence Conger

Obituaries of General Overman and Ora X Maury

Obituary for General Overman died January 16 1087 at Mast hospital after Brights disease with services led by Rev K L Bales and burial at Dora cemetery. Survivor list includes Charles Oberman family and siblings. Ora X Maury died January 16 1937 at a Coquille hospital after bronchial pneumonia. She leaves three daughters a son a sister and two brothers with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Gene Funeral Home Coquille with burial at Merconic cemetery.

Overman Mast Hospital Bright K. L. Bales Dora Oakland Charles Obesman Myrtle Point High School Charles Oberman Dean Oberman Hazel Evelyn Oberman Ora X. Maury Coquille Jacksonville W & Bartholomew Everett Wash Hal Pierce Bess Maury P Vane Maury San Francisco Mary Bond Lakeview B S Grigsby Klamath Falls Chambers Grigsby Paradise Valley Charles Thomas Everett Wash Gene Funeral Home T B MacDonald Merconic Cemetery

Births Report from Arago and Coquille Families

Mr and Mrs Liord Winningham of Arago welcomed a 60 pound baby daughter named Mary Lou born Friday January 15, 1637. Twin girls also born January 18 at Mast Hospital to Mr and Mrs George Ross of Coquille named Mas Barbara and Rebecca Anne.

Liord Winningham Arago

Local Briefs Roundup of Visits and Travels

Local residents report weekend and weekday visits across towns. Mr and Mrs Tucker returned from Scheel with son Burr Monrad ill at university. Burr may be bedbound two weeks. Claude Moore and family from Vancouver visit Moon family in town. Grace Linn and nephew Donald Linn head to Salem, then Portland to visit relatives. Rev F H Barr heads to Chicago for church meeting, will evangelize in Weston on return. Laird brothers escort Harley Laird to Roseburg after surgery. visit friends before Portland trip. McKay couple hosts at Henry Rosslow home. Port Orford and Coquille calls noted. Dean Lansing ill at K Cutler Service station. Craven family move to Brodrick house. Lando Darby returns from Cottage Grove to stay with mother W L Veatch. P L McCargao visiting sister.

Scheel RL Tucker Angel Burr Monrad Eugene Monrad Claude Moore Vancouver Wash L Moon Grace Linn Donald Linn Salem Miss Linn Portland William Byrnes Alice Alverdes Nelson Eddy King Chicago F H Barr Church of the Brethren Weston Roseburg Joe Walter Laird Harley Laird Momilay Mast Hopital McKay Henry Rosslow Port Orford Tuesay Brodrick Fourth Street Lando Darby W L Veatch Cottage Grove P L McCargao Bandon EB C Barker Cecil Barker Wallace Dement Marshield G W Kaufman Dement J D Rankin Coquille Coos County Wwonew T. Sumer Tie

Weekend Visitors and Local Arrivals in Coos County

Social notes record numerous visits and travel between Coos County towns and Portland. Roamers include Mr and Mrs Ed Allen and daughter in Portland for boxing, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mullen heading there, Mrs G Lo McRay and daughter Harriett traveling to Portland, and many neighbors hosting, visiting relatives, or returning from trips to Roseburg Bandon and Coquille.

Berkeley Calif T. Ver) Johnson Ed Allen Portland Gees Lawrence Mullen Sarre

Oregon Cities Seek Funds From New Revenue Sources

Oregon cities push for rapid revenue growth from new sources to fund local services. Officials cite a 1938 plan to levy higher taxes, including a gasoline levy, to support police, fire pensions, and city operations. debate centers on impact, legality, and state highway funding concerns.

State Highway Commission Lakeview Go E Vernier

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