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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1940

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Local social notes and visitors from Myrtle Point to California

Mrs Waldemar Gurney left for Los Angeles to visit her brother in law and his wife who spend winter in southern California. Business visitors in Myrtle Point included T S Easton and Canyon and Forest of Dove. Weekend and Sunday visits featured Frank Zumwalt with William Johnson at Broadbent, and Agnes Tucker dining with H J Pete Rees. The Langlois and Davenport families visited, Lena Warner recovered from flu, and ballet fans planned a Portland trip to see the Ballet Russe.

Waldemar Gurney Los Angeles T. S. Easton Canyon Forest of Dove Myrtle Point Agnes Tucker H. J Pete) Rees Norman Roda Virgil Arthur Bee Mite O. H. Clarke Robert Portland Oliver Oregon City Lena Warner Emma Setinaider Langiers An ot-Langlois Meegts Point Gueete J. A. Davenport Jerrene Joan W. R. Devenport Myrtle Point Bucks Hansen's Contractors Marshfield Mitchell Myers Elpha Anderson Lesle Willam Hoyt Bullards Lee Eaton Coquille H. A. Eaton Bay W H. Ortman George Delyria Darrel Ortman Delyria Isabel Whittington Ellis Button Claude Mullen Bear Porter Whittington Broadbent Frank Whittington Id Mi Sam Gordon Ralph Kring Andrew Gigler P W. Laid Fientge Perkins Ellis Shull Gleo Neideigh Larry Morgan L. A. la Flamme Raleigh Greene G. L. McKay Henry Rosslow N. G. W. Perkins J H. McCloskey Eugene Mary Dye Oregon Tucker Marion Nance Miss Dye Rex Jones Harold Berry Linden Lower Aileen Osborne Portland Saurday Kathleen Gilkison Business College Miss Osborne Emanuel Hospital Eda Smith Vernuit Pete) Pearson Golden Annitversary M.J Martison V. Hagedorn Minday Salem Hagedben

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Local Notices and Social Briefs From Two Communities

Various social and community notes record visits by Mrs. EJ Schneider to Theliear relations, Mr and Mrs Adams and EO Sempert traveling to Portland, and Mrs Etta Aasen hosting callers to John Dornath. Names including Mrs. Oran Keeler, Dolores, Amzy Mintonye, Calvin Ray, and Frank Sergent appear among local attendees and drivers in this Sunday compilation.

EJ. Schneider Thelie Oran Keeler Butler Adams EO. Sempert Portland Charles Bowers Dolores Amzy Mintonye Viet Tx Banden Mar Etta Aasen John Dornath Vanes Fiveanan Jett Calvin Ray Log- Commission Inter Fairview Seth F Fred Mantz Frank Sergent

Myrtle Point urged toward growth as new road eyed

The 1880s column notes Myrtle Point’s potential growth with fertile farms nearby and new churches while settlers push a Elk horn to Loonlake road that could shorten travel by 10 to 15 miles. A Lehnherr Spires team incident ends safely with no damage.

Myrtle Point Oregon Elkhorn Loonlake Lehnherr & Spires

Coos Bay Dairymen Form Records for 1940 Herds

Coquille Valley and Coos Bay area dairy herds will have production records kept in 1940. At the annual Coquille Valley meeting Leonard Rood was elected president of the Coos Bay association with Joe Delaman and Adam Donaldson as vice president and secretary treasurer. New and reappointed officers and directors across Coos Bay and Coquille Valley organizations were announced, with testers Vernon Trigg and Teddy Cadman named for specific districts.

Coquille Coos Bay Area Coquille Valley N Coquille Sherday Coos Bay Marshfield Leonard Rood Coos River Coos Bay Association Joe Delaman Adam Donaldson Catching Innet Ben Monson Lakeside Charles F McCulloch Haynes Inlet Fred Messerle Catching Inlet A Witt Kentuck Inlet Coquille Valley Association Hillis Perkina Bandon Verne Lundy Myrtle Point Joe Nilsen Riverton WE. Cross Walter Donald Broadbent Martin Schmidt Norway Leland Peterson George Smith Pac Vernon Trigg Teddy Cadman Langois Curry County

Local Happenings Highlight Community Ties

Reports show residents recovering from illness and joining daily life in Coquille Marshfield and Myrtle Point. Visitors travel for operations and conferences while lectures on bridge attract many locals.

Real Italian dinner served to Myrtle Point faculty

Miss Ruth Jaynes hosted a real Italian dinner for Myrtle Point Union High School faculty and wives at the apartment Saturday evening after touring Europe. Guests included local families and educators while the drama department's latest play came up in conversation.

Myrtle Point Union High School Ruth Jaynes Europe Jaynes Italy George Fall High School Dramatics Ayend Kaufman and Harta Ara Tex Land Linn Edger T. P. Haberly Harold Schasd Chester Otis Clarence Church George Hail Margaret Stevenson Ynona Ensiow

Brodie Shingle Co buys Myrtle Point Coast Lumber Yard

The Brodie Shingle company announces the purchase of Coast Lumber Yard's Myrtle Point operation from the Association of Credit Men adjustment bureau. The deal, effective January 11, places El den Brodie Jr. in charge of the new Myrtle Point business with a full line of building materials and a Norway mill. Joe Hershberger moves to Bandon.

Brodie Shingle Company Myrtle Point Coast Adjustment Bureau Association of Credit Mens Mike Charnesker Bandon Elden Brodie Fuller Norway Mill Coast Lumber Yard FHA Joe Hershberger Credit Men's Association Cornath Southern Pacific Norway

Myrtle Point Lions Club Holds Meeting With Guests

The Myrtle Point Lions Club met at the Myrtle cafe last Thursday with 11 guests as part of a ongoing membership drive. Potential projects include cooperation with the Boy Scout movement or sponsorship of the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce. Albert Gould of Coquille entertained attendees with three Oregon wildlife films from the state game commission and a film of wildlife on Gould’s ranch.

Myrtle Point

Pioneer Resident Elby Culver Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Elby Culver of Bridge died Friday January 18 after a long illness at age 87. Born December 15 1861 she married Verus Culver in Houston in 1886 and had three sons James FE Frank and Dwight K all surviving with eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She lived in Myrtle Point and Rock Creek most of her life and was a Brethren church member. Funeral services were held at the Brethren church with Rev Barr Elder Wolff and J W Barnett officiating. interment followed at Enchanted Prairie Bridge. Schroeder Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Elby Culver Bridge South Verus Culver Houston James FE. Frank Dwight K Culver Myrtle Point Rock Creek Brethren Church F. #. Barr Eidera

Myrtle Point Chamber Formed District Heads Named

A special luncheon Tuesday at Myrtle cafe organized a Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce membership drive. The city is divided into four districts with a head for each canvass. 1940 committees include Program and Attendance, Budget, Coos County Fair, Scouts, Street Decoration, Industrial, Legislation, Membership, Roads and Highways, Publicity, Schools, and Officers and Directors.

Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce Myrtle Cafe Whch Henry Schroeder F. L. Moon Stehley Phillips Austin Dodge Jesse Unton L. H Pearce Paul Wer Chamber of Commerce Dan Barklow H. A Schroeder Mush Mitchelmore Forrest Church T. P. Haberly LL L.sumerlin Ralph Whitaker P. C. Roper Harold Stemmier Harry Christy Elvin a@s John Bellon Henry Homes E. ¥. Brodie M. J. Morriesn Fred True Thomas Vella J. Hf Je Tl Church del King Ralph Kring Elton Schroeder Bership Stanley Phillips W. V. Henderghott E. C. Roberts Jack Moore Bert Pearson Norman Halter L A. LaFlamme Marlin Evans

Disturbance Awakens City Residents Monday Evening

About 10:30 Monday, many residents in this city were startled from sleep by a loud noise resembling a siren heard near Spruce Street. Onlookers at the scene believed Clinton’s car had stalled and only halted after intervention from a passerby.

Spruce Street Clinton

MP Couple Return From 9 Day Trip

Mr and Mrs E C Barker return from a nine day vacation to Spokane Washington where they stayed with their son and daughter in law and Mr and Mrs C E Hollenback They traveled by train from Portland due to icy roads but found little snow on the way and light snow in Spokane The Barkers described pleasant weather aside from bitter wind and small snow amounts

E. C. Barker Spokane Wash Cecil Barker C. E. Hollenback Cecil Barker Barker Portland Washington Barker Barkers Ther Rae Aed Hat Mead

Meeting Notice Clarifies Speaker Schedule

According to the plan, one speaker will attend the meeting. The notice mentions Marehuels with a four dollar amount and Roberts in an vice role, with D Jecret noted. The text is fragmentary and reads as a public notice of planned attendance.

Marehuels Hy -E -c Roberts Oiteida D. Jecret

Coquille Valley Country Club Hosts Sunday Golf Tournament

The Coquille Valley Country Club announces a Sunday golf tournament starting at 10 o clock with two teams of men and two women. Captains include the city’s white team Fox and Theodore Clinton leads the event with play beginning at 1029 Sunday morning.

Coquille Valley Country Club Sundey Fox Theodore Clinton Romes

Myrtle Peidt Triumphs In Narrow North Bend Match

In a Tuesday afternoon game, Myrtle Peidt edged the Lopears from Co to give North Bend a league edge. The contest wrapped with Peidt delivering the decisive points as North Bend secured a close win.

Rnoon North Bend

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