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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
1
A fragmented report highlights Shelton's early varsity contributions at Idle Point. It notes his court vision and defensive effort across 11 games, suggesting he could be a key asset with further training in the Lever system of play.
At Coquille Monday the Coos County Dairy association approved forming a committee to work with cheesemakers and creameries on a quality graded milk payment system. Officers include MoM Schmidt president and J N Jacobson secretary, with a broad board of local dairymen. A quality improvement plan, whey sale proposal, and agricultural time for clover crops were discussed, plus a Washington dairy movement note and next meeting set for February 11.
3600 refrigerator cars were announced for immediate purchase at a cost over 100 million dollars for Pacific Fast Express a joint venture of Southern Pacific and Union Pacific. The cars will feature modern refrigeration improvements and begin service in 1936 on both owner lines and Western Pacific. Pacific Fruit Express notes it operates the world largest refrigerated fleet and has grown from 6600 cars in 1907 to about 96060 cars.
In Myrtle Point the third annual Birthday Ball honors President Roosevelt on January 1 as the town marks Warn Springs Georgia as a historic hydrotherapy site. Elton Schroeder says features and music will draw attendees with nominal admission, and 70 percent of proceeds go to infantile paralysis relief.
County arrest notes list Hawk aged 68 adjudged insane and sent to state hospital after Friday custody. Ed Renberg 50 jailed 30 days and fined 10 dollars for a disorderly charge after Saturday arrest. W A Kana 3% detained Saturday released Monday. Dan OConnell 48 drunk and disorderly, sentenced to 10 days and costs.
PWA workers under county supervision reconstruct a bridge across the middle fork of the Coquille River. The structure is being widened and rebuilt completely, with work ongoing at the site.
Myrtle Point IFA plans a preliminary public speaking contest with $10 premium money from Security Bank of Myrtle Point. FF A members Verlin Hermann Vance Freeman Holin Mast Robert Lunds Earl Hoover and Far Osborne will compete for a spot in the County FFA contest at Coquille on March 7, advancing to the Southern Oregon sectional on March 28 at Giants Pass.
Dr Henry Clarke of Myrtle Point celebrated his 83rd birthday at his Fall River home with a dinner for friends. He received many messages of congratulations and gifts from numerous Myrtle Point friends.
The state highway department blasted the rock cliff inside the curve north of the five mile point on the Myrtle Point Coquille highway. The work aims to prevent slides and boost safety on this popular route near Wavel.
The C T U women announce a Frances Willard memorial service on February 6 at Mrs. Ray Epperson s home near the Hoffman bridge. Members meeting at 1 30 pm from Mrs. J L Gideon s home at the Assembly parsonage for transportation to the event.
The Eastern Star celebrated its 50th anniversary with a banquet on Tuesday evening at a Roseburg hotel. About 308 attended, including Mrs Raleigh Greene Mrs G L McKay Mrs tenry Schroeder Mrs Charles Racketeer and Mr and Mrs Henry Rossiow from the local area.
The dental essay contest for the year centers on How Do Teeth Contribute to Healthy Bodies. Four prizes of 10 each are awarded, one per district, plus a 5 prize from the state at large. Details available from Dr Bunch of Coquille or the county superintendent of schools office.
A crowd at City Hall heard talks on four election measures by Attorney Eugene Laird and on home care by Mrs T G Sumerlin. The program included songs, a Casey’s Trial play set for February 19, and a textile presentation by Ruth Smith.
The Oregon state office of the American Guide in Portland reports Lans enere, director of the American Writers Association for Oregon, Washington and Alaska, has consented to prepare an authoritative essay on Coos county and Coquille for the Guide. Leneve, resident of Coquille, is involved in authentic data collection on recreational facilities, ethnology, history, industries and cultural advantages. Briggs of Marshfield serves as local representative for the Guide.
Seventeen youths from the Real Epworth League traveled to Marshfield for a county rally and annual election of officers. The junior choir performed during roll call as Milton Schroeder acted as president in the absence of the president. Miss Helen Gill gave a talk on improving social life. Miss Lila Davenport was elected county League secretary for the coming year.
The Future Farmers of America Myrtle Point chapter hosted dads and guests at the annual feather and fur banquet in the high school auditorium with 145 attendees. Food was prepared by the girls from home economics, supervised by Ruth Smith. decorations featured cedar Myrtle boughs and blue and gold colors. The program included opening, a choir sing, invocations, reports from Kansas City convention, county reports, a piano-harmonica duet, and honorary degrees awarded to J M Wagner and L H Pearce.
West Coast Telephone Co becomes Postal Telegraph agent in southwestern Oregon and northwestern California. Each office will serve as a Postal Telegraph office with access to All-American Cables, Commercial Cables, and Mackay Radio systems for global services. Postal rates are about 20 percent lower for Oregon points. direct Postal rates extend to Orick, California and farther. Messages will be billed on regular phone bills and handled by fast typing telegraph in Marshfield with Coast engineers assisting.
The Herald offers sample ballots for the upcoming election on Friday January 31. Voters are advised to call the office to obtain their sample ballot and study it before voting this weekend.
V F W national headquarters has ordered a local office for ex service men to aid their bonus applications. Sem Gerimonte, commander of Lee Ray Post No 2088, will oversee the project with Othe Ray in charge, aided by Leslie Martin and Leone Riseberger. Discharge slips and pink slips should be brought to begin processing. The opening date will be announced as headquarters issues further instructions.
The Cow Testing Ase'n reelected its president for the past four years and chose Joe Nilera for secretary at a Monday meeting. The action was taken by the directors at Rendon. Charles Leatherman of Lee had served as tester prior to the change.
Approximately seven members attended the Bridge Woman's Civic Club meeting on Wednesday afternoon. A new feature will be a silver tea to raise funds for hot lunches for Bridge school children. Mrs Henry Bryant recited poems by Baldy. The next meeting is set for the last Friday in February.
Primary teachers will gather at Coos River school on Saturday with Lillian Austin in charge. The program focuses on music including rhythm bands folk dancing and action songs. A 3 cent lunch will be served by the home economics class at noon. Genevieve Crowley of Bandon leads the Association of Childhood Education with many teachers and visitors expected.
The estate of Lewis H. Perkins, who died November 4, 1935 in California, appraised at 2590 dollars, is administered by Minnie L. Donaldson of Coquille with relatives David L. Perkins, HUlis K. Perkins, Owen Perkins, Mattie Hughes among heirs. The Hulins estate of Chatham E K Hulins of Myrtle Point, died January 3, 1936, intestate, appraised recently with widow Kathryn Huling as administrator and sole heir, with appraisers noted.
The Myrtle Point Townsend club invites the public to an open meeting next Sunday Feb 2 in Townsend hall. Guest speaker C A Roberson will answer questions after presenting Pay Day a play by Lana Leneve. The prior meeting featured music readings pledges and notes from headquarters.
A music class begins at 1 p.m. in the junior high school gym. The event invites students to join and learn basic music skills in a community program.
State Commander Dwight Alderman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will attend the meeting. Local veterans group invites members and confirms his appearance to discuss post activities and support.
Beginning February second vesper services at the M E Church will be at 4 30 p m with music from both choirs and the orchestra. The sermon will last about 30 minutes. The program aims to run these 4 30 services through Easter and invites town residents to attend while the young people's meeting follows each service.
Myrtle Point High School hosts Bay Area rivals this Friday night at the local gym. The junior varsity opens at 6:00 with the varsity following at 7 16. Star forward Dale Druliner is out due to Mines with fines trouble.
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