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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
1
The docket notes a probate matter for Louren A Bullock and a separate case State of Oregon vs Mack W Gant among others. Also listed is a judgment filed by A KE Seaman against Fred Nester and others with a sale proceeding referenced.
Myrtle Grange met Tuesday evening in Schroeder hall with a large attendance at a 7 o'clock potluck. Frank Southmayd presided. Mrs George Ham led a program of singing talks and stunts. Members discussed the Tillamook dairymen’s meeting and urged attendance at the next initiation.
A rambling column from Powers area mentions Paul Bunyan legends, small road obstacles cleared by schoolchildren, locals like Al Beauskey and Sam Guerinunte, Mussolini and Halle Selassie rumors, and various town characters. It lightly touches on weather, golf plans, and civic quirks with humorous asides about community life in Coos County.
On Monday morning officials including Mrs Leta Bired Mrs Anna Sullivan and others administered the Schick test to a number of Myrtle Point Grade School children. School nurse Mrs Sullivan weighed tested and examined students and will notify parents of any defects such as eye strain malnutrition or bad teeth for timely treatment
Coos County Dairymen's Association to elect officers and directors at its annual meeting in Woodman hall Coquille starting 10 a m Monday Jan 27. Coquille Valley Cow Testing Association directors to be chosen during the day. J D Mickle of the State Department of Agriculture expected to attend. Women invited and a noon potluck dinner planned.
The Wednesday night Scout gathering drew 15 Scouts and several adults, including Warren Knight. Donald Brown Kenneth Cooper and Douglas Warner completed Tenderfoot tests and were admitted as scouts. The group now has 20 Boy Scouts and is increasing under Scoutmaster E C Barker at Myrtle Point.
The Bridge Grange held a large meeting Friday Jan 17 with 37 members from Fairview Grange present. Officers conferred first and second degrees on Orvin and Altha Finch Myrtle Beck Ernest Bryant Nell Watson from Bridge and Mr and Mrs St Clair and Mr and Mrs George Stevenson from Fairview. The third and fourth degrees will be awarded at Fairview on Jan 28. A Lincoln program is planned for the next meeting and the grange play is set for January 31.
Marriage licenses were issued Wednesday outlining new unions for Maneiet and Bandon Cougée and Revere Enry, with records showing status and venue details pending.
Rural Coos County pupils undergo standardised tests this week sent from the county superintendent's office. The early schedule aims to give students time to improve weaknesses and boost scores.
Anna R Knight of Gaylord and Raymond Jeff Lynn of Melrose were quietly married last Thursday afternoon January 16 by Rev. WC Cronk at the Myrtle Point Methodist parsonage. The bride, a Katla school graduate, wore a long white crepe dress and will reside with her parents while the couple plans their future.
After closing books for 1935 at the Lundy Cheese factory a balance of 6 4386.38 was in the treasury to return to shareholders. Butter production totaled 11 350.58 pounds and a 6 percent dividend was paid on the stock. A full report will be printed in the next issue of The Herald.
Myrtle Point participants at Ile Point High School reviewed soil forming processes and the seven principal soil types in the area. The session covered soil profiles and modern classification emphasizing permanent agriculture and soil surveys to aid landowners and prevent misplacement of crops. The group will meet next Thursday January 20 at 8 p m to explore Rotation Farming with a related slide show.
A council meeting at city hall on Monday January 9 approved a building permit for W W Wilson to construct a key building on lot five block 18 near the west side. The council adopted a resolution to accept the work.
Local physician plans marriage in February with Miss Pogeriller of Washington junior high teaching staff. The announcement was made at Miss Eloise Loomis home. Spring Hewers hosted a luncheon for 16 guests with decorated place cards. The couple will reside at Dr Lundy’s Spruce Street apartment after February 15.
Paul Soden aged 4 Marion Goodrich age 2 and Carl Wilson age 33 were arrested Tuesday in Coquille on a drunk and disorderly charge. They each paid a $30 fine and were released.
The piece decries prospecting for mold as unreliable and harsh. It profiles a veteran prospector in harsh camps, noting long odds of success, the toil of days in cabins, and the toll on old timers while highlighting their unseen contributions to mining history and the shifting land regime.
In a humorous account William Lundy defends his kitchen from a bold rodent during a late night visit. He arms with a poker and stages a two flank battle ending with the creature retreating after exploring the dining area while Mrs Lundy guards exits.
Townesend club met Sunday January 10 at Townsend hall with newly elected president A A Sehriefer in charge. Visitors from Klamath Falls and Coquille attended as musical program included violin and piano by R M Harrison and Lulu Nichols readings by Veria Moore and others. Fidel A A Baker spoke, following remarks by J T Crothers of Marshfield Townsend club.
On Wednesday evening M. J. Morrison lost control of his sedan on a curve on Shuck mountain along the Lee road. Morrison escaped injury and the car was towed to Myrtle Point by a local wrecker for repairs.
A. L. Powrie, a prominent lumberman, completed a purchase from Myrtle Point stockholders. The sawmill property lies near the depot area on the riverbank, occupying much of the block above the depot.
The text fragment mentions the phrase about the weet side of the dining room but provides no coherent event or identifiable entities to summarize into a proper news item. No clear people places organizations dates or actions are present.
The Woman's Club will meet next and Eugene Laird, local attorney, will present a talk on the club's matters. A brass-hiked hint will be provided in response to fellows, and a large attendance is expected to ensure a successful gathering before the election at the end of the month.
L. H. Pearce took over the Union O station at Spruce and Fourth in Myrtle Point. He will operate both stations, adding battery recharging and car washing to the new site, expanding gasoline and lubricant options for customers.
News of the marriage of Mies Opal Gaslin and George Murdi Sturdivant came as a surprise to many friends. Sturdivant refused to reveal when or where they wed, keeping it a long secret, but it is understood the ceremony occurred about a year ago. Mrs. Sturdivant was born in Al-
Myrtle Point Highs surged to a dominant win with Feit hitting 19 of 33 shots and Fred starring throughout the night. The underdog team edged their rival in a close finish as local fans anticipate Friday’s rematch in Myrtle Point after an overtime thriller with Coquille.
Broadbent Grange sponsors a Saturday entertainment event touted as a season highlight with a feature program slated to be presented at Broadbent.
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