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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1932

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Chamber Seeks Lower Rates At Myrtle Point Meeting

The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging reduced rates for Mountain States Power Co. and investigated services by West Coast Telephone. The group approved a budget of about 16,000 for 1922, noted county and state measures on game birds and fish eggs, and heard entertainment from Mr. Hunter of Pendleton.

Ty Henry A Schroeder W T. Dumont Mountain States Power Co Myrtle Point Coquille Aredfield Arlocker Power and Light Company Schroeder Oregon Public Service Omimiasion Hight and Power Company Harslocker Willamette Valley Chamber of Commerce Hert Pearson Pearson Aome Sumerin Pieete Bert Pearson Board of Directure Chamber Fiten Schroeder Emer Russell Russell Oregon Henry Schroeder State Game Commission Mr Schroeder Coos County Scotchman Aks Hunter Pendleton H E

County Bar to Meet in Marshfield Tonight

Coos County Bar Association plans a meeting at City Hall with a banquet at Chandler Schroeder’s Pirates to play the Manbatore auditorium team in the Talon High venue tonight.

Coos County Schroeder Pirates Manbatore Auditorium Talon High

Swap Party for Young Folk at Hooton's Haven

Jan 27 report from BRIDGE YOUNG FOLK ENJOY SWAP PARTY describes a Christian Endeavors Society event at Hooton's Haven. Members traded wrapped articles, then traded again, with Melvin Clayton winning the most trades. The gathering included games, popcorn, candy, and singing, plus a long list of attendees.

Fred Corpo Mary Alice Billy and Bernard Prank Culver Lynn Tommy Edeon Ray L. Beckett Myrtly Mra Stanleyke Dwight Culver bin Com Alma = Larkins Laurenc Gettmann Jonella Curtiss Constance Knght Ernst Ovid Bryant Melvin Clarence Clayton Glen Hutton Juniior Bartlett Jarence Howard Orlm A O Hooton Tau and Maude

Gailord Woman's Club Hosts Potluck Dinner

The Gailord Woman's Club held a Wednesday noon potluck meeting with fifteen members and two visitors. Birthdays for Mrs. Richardson and Mire Devereaux were celebrated. Ray Hainey planned a Portland trip for neck injury care.

Moss Berthie Smith Clauda Parker Coquille Cowgill Vitor Ray Hainey Portland Mra Henry Hannon Anyenepee Mary Richardson Water Newbury

China Faces Japanese Demands as Shanghai Tensions Rise

Reports from Shanghai indicate Japan presses for China to accept terms with a night deadline. Japan warns of entering the Foreign Settlement as European and American marines stay aboard, while U S naval forces head toward Shanghai amid fears the accord could trigger wider conflict.

Tatert Shanghai China Japan Europe United States United States Asiatic Squadron Philippine

Weather Oddities Prompt Editorial Retort

The Herald laments a century old weather note deemed scandalous by today’s standards. It recalls past editors who supposedly avoided sensationalism and attributes the issue to a prank by a careless staffer. Local Chronole revived the piece, urging caution against repeating such errors.

Harald Valimers Meind Mercury Banana Belt Herald Office

Two Held in Jail on Robbery Charge Here

Wilam Mann aged 29 and J J Moore aged 40 are jailed in Coquille suspected in the robbery of the Myrtle Point Super Service Station and the Southern Pacific passenger depot last Sunday night. Arrests were made in Clackamas and Longview Washington after hotel guests identified them from photos. Officers say the pair entered the depot by forcing a door and removing a dial lock, stealing 186 dollars from the service station. they checked into the Myrtle Point hotel under assumed names CL Cooper and K J Hamilton.

Wilam Mann J J Moore Coquille Southern Pacific Myrtle Point Mann Clackamas A W Yeaton Moore Longview Washington Eddie Lissok Southern Acific Peter Axe Anna Waa Cl, Cooper K J Hamilton

County Lions Cup Junior High Basketball Tournament Set

Coos county junior high teams meet February 6 and 18 at M Point auditorium to decide the county title. Nine teams compete with four preliminaries and two semifinals, games begin 10 a.m. Saturday. final on the following Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Clayton Mastell referees. Admission 18 cents children, 25 cents adults. Myrtle Point Lions Club will present the cup to the winning team. Riverton leads district standings with seven wins in eight games. Local boys won both county and tournament titles last year.

Coos County Aud S Torium M Point Clayton Mastell Mes Myrtle Point Lions Floyd BE. Summers Myrtle Point Coquille Riverton Marshfield

District retires bonds reducing school debt

Myrtle Point Union High School district directors paid off thirteen thousand dollars of bonds from a seventeen thousand dollar issue, leaving four thousand. The board had set aside funds to meet due dates, and bond holders agreed to sell at once, saving the district substantial interest.

Myrtle Point Union High

Fitzgerald Mas Trial Sparks Courtroom Drama

In a curious case this week, Fitzgerald faced trial as a jury heard how a machine recovered 10 cents of yellow metal from a sand sample provided by others. The court debated the verdict while Fitzgerald allegedly urged staying in the job to earn bail.

Bert Kroll Fitzgerald

Faculty to stage The Four Flusher play at union high

February 26 brings the union high school faculty stage The Four Flusher by Caesar Dunn. The royalty play promises action and entertainment, with cast to be announced later and a commendable effort by the staff.

Union High School Y Caesar Dunn

Bucko White Improves as Family Moves Him from Roseburg Hospital

Bucko White with Bucko White improving after hospital stay. His parents Mr and Mrs Art White rent an apartment and move him today. Grandmother Mrs White remains with family to help care. Also notes Alva Brown funeral, Iris Clinton wedding, and local youth calf club honors for Chester Willson and leadership change at the club.

Alva Brown Chinley Brown Carl Anderson Harmony Iris Clinton Gravelford Norway Bob Ingram Norman Kenneth Barker Junction City Norman Ingram Chester Willson Loys Charles Leatherman

Local Arago School Play Showcases Student Talent

Readers enjoyed a lively Arago school program with acting and musical numbers. Lois Bahte ider, Lynn Patton, and Lavaun Aasen earned praise for their strong stage work while Rural Griffen and Barklow delivered entertaining performances.

Arago Mensely Ferrari Griffen Aragona Barklow Anthony King Lois Bahteider Laura Lynn Patton Lavaun Aasen Georgette Msee Shelby Carney Raeswood Kath Keltner Dean Wills Weaver Cis Delanibs Melden Carl Mellen Leone Paw Leona Hollywood Bens Watkina

Garden Club Plans Spring Flower Show At Members’ Homes

The Garden club met at Mrs. T. G. Sumerlin’s home and will continue meetings at members’ houses until warmer weather. A spring flower show is planned for early spring, with a gathering at Mrs. Chas. Rackleff’s on a Tuesday evening.

T. G. Sumerlin Chas. Rackleff

Breuer Feeds Teachers In All Buildings

Breuer conducts a manual feeding program across all buildings to support teachers. The effort is described as well received and appreciated by staff and administrators.

Ats Mr. Breuer

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Chamber Commerce Ceos County Bird Culture Bert Taylor Hock Crook Taylor Alvin Wantland Aon Earl Mel Mra LA Duncan Robert Poeward Jeo Oliveor Clarke Wm R Brown Grange Mra. Hooton A. O. Hooton Jan Cleuda George Parker Myr the Punt Mera W A. Lett Orlin Albert Reed Gerald Elise Lamp Alma Larkne Laurene Gettmann Wire A O Hooten Dorothy Maude Marty Lasuiee Culver Gailord Woman's Club Ray Hainey Goca County Kot Myrtle Lions Club City Bucko White Roseburg Hospital Lee Boy Camas Valley Riverten Boys Riverten Erten Boy Scheel William Knabe Fishtrap Patton Los Angeles Knabe Walter Barklow and Geneve Leneve Dis Para Hecomilie Sony Jessie Nile Miller Sony Joe Lett Catching Creek W. W. Nye Julius Howe John Fabry Collins Fairview Sailor Albert Lillie Albert Gulstrom W. A. Moore Joe Milani Joan Harshield Friedrich Lila Dement Ellis Warner Broadbent Miss Dement C. C. Robison William Stau Smet ‘Hn Baidar Shasta Volar Cees Zion Breuer
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