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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
5
Classified items show horses for sale from 200 to 1400 pounds, wet broke and ready. Also ads for Chevrolet with 40,000 miles, sewing machines, poultry remedies, rooms for rent, apartments, cabins, and public notices including warrants, adoptions, and estate matters in Myrtle Point area.
Bob, Bill, and Doc Elgin discuss an odd brownish mass found near Bald knob. They fear it may be gold but a government lab later identifies it as a meteorite containing nickel and iron, with little value beyond a curio. The tale follows aging Barr and the changing landscape over time.
A reader recalls a hospital scene with Barr Ivng and a headline about a vast fortune hidden near Port Orford Oregon. The fragment continues with Barr’s memory and speculation about the article’s details as time passes.
The report records expenditures from January 18 1938 to January 17 1939 for the Port of Coquille River. It lists payments to multiple firms and individuals including Huling Lundy Sons Myrtle Point Herald Isler Sheet Metal Works and J N Gearhart along with bank balances and treasurer certifications. The document notes total figures of 15127.58 and 18827.58 with details of orders drawn and cash on hand.
Broadbent and Watson couples from Roseburg and Tulelake join local residents for weekend gatherings in Marshfield Myrtle Point and Klamath Falls. Emma Hermann returns from Norway. extensive list of Sunday dinners and visits noted with local families in Myrtle Point Coquille Tulelake Kinmarth Falls and nearby towns.
At the regular meeting held taat week in the clubhouse stalling officer, birthdays for Mrs Conrad Lapp and Mrs Jennie Jones were celebrated. A birthday cake was served and each recipient received a gift from the birthday box.
Members met with Mrs William Richards on Tuesday for a pot luck dinner and to work on the quilt recently put in the frames. Attendees included Meascames Morris Lewis Eva Preston Conrad Lapp W C Thorp J W Leggett Jennie Jones Walter Spade and Allen King with Mrs John King as a guest of the afternoon.
The Home Economics Extension unit met at the Fellowship clubhouse on Tuesday of last week for an allday session led by Mrs. James Devereux. Members made homemade facial creams and skin freshener, then learned cosmetic demonstrations in the afternoon. Mrs. W G Carty and Mrs Carey Bones were named project leaders to attend training in Coquille on Feb 28 for a curtain and drape project in March. The next meeting, Feb 14, will continue the grooming project with Miss Julia Bennett.
Bancroft Mra Perry Waterman took Mrs Aaron Dysert to Coquille for medical treatment last Thursday. Perry Waterman left for Eden ridge Sunday for work with George Bryant. Elvin Waterman returned Friday from mines above Powers. Gilarence Waterman returned Thursday from a week at his brother Elvin's mine. Mrs. George Shults and Carol Rae and Janic of North Bend visit her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Warner. Bill Shults of Albany also visiting. James Porter of Bridge visited the Warner home Monday. Mrs. Delos Appleton and Dorothy and Marie stay at the James Appleton home during Mrs Appleton and Lila's absence. James Appleton returned last Wednesday from Ashland. Mrs George Medlock of Marshfield visited her parents. Mr and Mrs L. McKelvy and Patricia of Coquille, Mrs Bernice Miller and Sally of California also present.
No. Catching Creek reports Friday visits by Mrs J L Knight with Mel and Mr Ben Held. Loren Knight and William Stull of Gravelford traveled to the JL Knight ranch to acquire a horse. Rema and Glaziers were Sunday callers at the JL home. Zari Ward of Myrtle Point stayed several days at the ranch. Saturday visitors included C V Bushnell and Victor, Robert, Keith and James. E Barklow family spent the weekend in Port Orford with relatives. Floyd Cox and family spent time in North Bend.
Dement Creek Kennon and D W Lockhart drive a fence on William Chandler ranch east of Tony Barkley ranch and a new bridge across the high wash near Barkley ranch begins. The work strengthens travel during rain and forms part of a WPA effort toward an all weather Cement Creek route. Mrs D S Thomas visited Vivienne Lockhart Friday evening as the group played Chinese checkers. Albert Brown left for a coast lumber camp for several months. BaseTitlechool district plans director election and hiring a teacher today with gatherings at Tom Brown home Sunday. Tom and Charley Flood were among those seen about town.
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