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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1941

Page

2

Four Churches Unite In Myrtle Point Services

Cooperation among four Protestant churches in Myrtle Point drives united services at the Methodist church. Dr T M White spoke at Sundays service to strong attendance, reflecting growing fellowship and community religious effort. The Herald editor’s stance on church issues is questioned, then affirmed as supportive when churches uphold spiritual realities and humane living.

CHUM United Services Myrtle Point T M White Herald Lfe

Church and world balance urged in sermon and policy

A preacher argues the church should guide both members and outsiders, bridging the gap with practical aid. The passage then outlines the Roosevelt birthday drives and the National Foundation’s role since 1938 in combating infantile paralysis, including funding and research steps through 1940 and epidemiological efforts to map disease patterns for future work.

Roosevelt National Foundation United States

Remember When 35 Years Ago February 2 1966

A look back notes Myrtle Point will get a brass brand within a year and WT is happy. Mrs Kerr presented a boy and girl to a happy man. Etelka logger C C Carter visited Mer sherfield. Ray Blement bought L A Braden’s livery and feed stable and now runs it. A Telegram photo shows Dr J W Strange planning a new Roseburg paper.

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Myrtle Point Boys Triumph Over Marshfield 46 to 11

Myrtle Point High School boys basketball defeated Marshfield 46 to 11 at Hermann court Friday. Wilson centers contributed several baskets from near center. Myrtle Point dominated the visitors with strong team play. Also Christian church ladies led by Mrs Adams hosted a basket social at the Benson Opera House Saturday evening with program events and basket auctions.

Myrtle Pvaint High School Marshfield Hermann Court Wilson Myrtle Point Ladies of the Christian Church Chas. Adams Benson Opera House

Eighth Grade Diplomas Awarded to Six Students

Twenty five years ago on January 27 diplomas were issued to George Barton Lee Clarice Lee Martie Michael Inez De Vault Raleigh Greene and Guy Corbin. A surprise party at the J R Benson home honored Mrs A Roberts before she left for Southern Oregon. Guests included Mrs L A Roberts Mrs J R Benson Mrs W J Strong Mrs T D Guerin Mrs R T Worley Mrs R Racklef Mrs S Ames Mrs L Weaver Mrs Wm Lange Mrs C W Fensler Mrs J C Feisther Mrs H A Guerin Mr L Prey Mrs A Houge Miss Rowens Roberts Miss Lettie Pratt and Miss Ada Pratt.

George Barton Lee Clarice Lee Martie Michael Inez de Vault Raleigh Greene Guy Corbin J R Benson A Roberts Oregon L. A_ Roberts W J Strong T D Guerin R T Worley R Racklef S Ames L. Weaver Wm Lange W Fensler J C Feisther H A Guerin

20 YEARS AGG February 1 1821 Myrtle Point temple instituted

The Demonis Temple No W Pythiar Sisters was instituted in Myrtle Point last Friday with ceremonies led by Mrs Julia Beyley grand chief of Oreron assisted by Mrs Walter Cuondron of Marshfield D G Caf Coos county and Mrs Charles Paget of Bandon G S of Coos county. The floor work and officer positions were filled by Marshfield lodge officers and a class of thirty two was initiated including several Knights Officers of the new temple. Key officers named include Laura Schroeder Pearl Hendricks Mollie Schriefer Louise Thompson Viveen Anderson Lucy Barker Agnes Woodfin Mane Bunn Helen Billings and Irene Weekly with trustees

Damonis Temple Pythiar Sisters Myrtle Point Julia Beyley Oreron Walter Cuondron Marshfield Coos County Charles Paget Bandon Marshfield Lodge New Temple Laura Schroeder Pearl Hendricks Mollie Schriefer Louise Thompson J Viveen Anderson Lucy Barker R&c Agnes Woodfin Mane Bunn Helen Billings Laird Murphy Irene

Oregon spring football practice opens with eleven lettermen

Clarence Carter of Myrtle Point is among eleven lettermen turning out for spring football at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus. A Hoot Owl program in Portland Friday night featured Helen Billings of Bridge, delivering character songs about Hully Yumpin Yuminy and Little Preddie Kline, while S S Reed, a prominent Cucos county dairyman near Broad Bend, donated a fine two month old registered Jersey calf to the South Cups over calf club.

Clarence Carter Myrtle Point Hayward Field University of Oregon Portland Helen M. Billings Bridge Hully Yumpin Preddie Kline Hilda S S Reed Cucos County Broadbent

Sitkum Club Plans Red Cross Help and Social Projects

Sitkum January meeting of the Myrtle Leaf club voted to assist Red Cross work with the secretary to contact Marshfield headquarters for tasks. New president Mrs Lowell Spagle led as members organized alphabetically for yearlong programs and planned more calling and shorter programs at each meeting.

Sitkum Myrtle Leaf Club Red Cross Marshfield Lowell Spagle God Bless America Ivan Laird Julus Benham Elwin Alford Elton Saunders Howard Stoop Mesdame Lower Spagle Robert Warnock Ivan Lard J D Laird Elmer Wilson Herman Gray Lucy Lee Geo Elis W A Nikason Fhmner Strode Minor Mead Jack Haltin Oscar Durrell Ernest Krewson Leslie Blickenstaff Arthur Jenkins George Ellis

Arago Pinochle Party and Local Notices Hit Arago

A pinochle party at the Frank Burbank home honors Jean Watkins and Mr Burbank with many Arago residents attending. Also reported are Bible study, showers, basketball notes, WCTU activities, Idaho visitors, and local travels and visits across nearby Coos County towns.

Arago Frank Burbank Jean Watkins Mr Burbank Marvin Shaw Lawrence Rackleff Ernest Watkins Mary Jean Clarence Schroeder Asney Houser James Lewellen Myrtle Point

Dogs Kill Nine Sheep on Twin Oaks Ranch

Ten years ago on January 29 1831 two dogs killed nine sheep at the Steve Reed ranch in Twin Oaks. Reed caught the dogs in the act and shot both. Most sheep were heavy with lambs, Reed said. E M Wilkins plans a mill near the old creamery site south of the Southern Pacific depot to saw battery stock. Merwin Moller concert opens Woman's Club program at city hall with Ruth Woodward discussing the scholarship fund and Misses Latham and Dement performing and speaking.

Steve Reed Twin Oaks E M. Wilkns Mathene Creek Southern Pacific Merwin Moller City Hall Ruth Woodward Latham Thizemeth Dement

Adult music classes begin Mondays at 7 PM

The state sponsored program led by education supervisor C. A. Heward offers adult music classes every Monday evening at 7 o'clock in the Junior High school gym.

State Superintendent of Education C. A. Heward

Nine new members join Junior club at meeting

Nine new members joined the Junior club at their meeting last Thursday January B. Names listed include Mrs. Melle Whitaker Mrs. H G Leatherman Mrs. Ward Evans Roy Henry and Misses Lois Rey Mah ah Kurtz Imogene Burgess Grace Mary Linn and Alice Alverdes. Other applicants for Townsend club membership were Anton Furman and Mr and Mrs Herbert Snyder. Miss Nettie Halter and J B Moomaw of Arago were admitted by transfer.

Jan B Melle Whitaker H G. Leatherman Ward Evans Roy Henry Lois Rey Mah@ah Kurtz Imogene Burgess Grace Mary Linn Alice Alverdes Townsend Club Anton Furman Herbert Snyder Nettie Halter J B. Moomaw Arago

Bridge Woman Buried Sunday

Funeral for Mrs James Porter held in Myrtle Point with large Bridge community turnout. Family and friends express sympathy to widower, two sons, and Mrs Porter’s parents. Visitations note cousins and relatives visiting in Port Orford, Myrtle Point, Coquille, and Eugene as locals attend services and share meals.

Bridge James Porter MyrUe Point Porter

Local social notes from Fairview and Myrtle Point

Weekend visitors and dinners at Fairview and Myrtle Point areas include Alex Debaus of Chicago visiting his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Steve De Baus. Mrs A O Walker of Coquille. Mr and Mrs A J Mayeee Joe Tadlock and Mrs Alison Roberts of Myrtle Point with Perry Neal. Mrs Roy Swan Mane Heles and Howard visiting Mr and Mrs Jon Coeurhart. Verr Bennett of Fayene. Joe Tadlock from Myrtle Point busy with local business. Miss Wilda Shepherd visiting Wednesday to Friday. Mrs James Crowley of Coquille aiding with work.

Dora Alex Debaus Chicago Steve DeBaus Fairview A J Mayeee Joe Tadlock Alison Roberts Myrtle Pint Perry Neal Roy Swan Mane Heles Howard Jon Coeurhart Wilda Shepherd James Crowley Coqu

Methodist Pastor Leads Week of Religious Meetings

The Rev F J Pryor presides over a series of church meetings spanning midweek services. Activities include Brethren gatherings and scheduled sermons, with specific times noted for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evening sessions.

Chr istian Races Anniversary Events At Area Churches

Church sched ule lists worship at 11 oclock with Rev Hugh Mitchermere speaking on Christ and the path of the people over the year. Youth and junior Christian Endeavor meet in the evening, with several services planned at the Church of the Brethren and Union churches. Rev Tod Pryor delivers messages at Evang elist services, Bible school follows with classes. Weeklong services at 7 30 p m each evening except Saturday 8 p m. Welcome extended to all.

Churches Report Attendance Rise in Bible Schools

Gain in attendance at Bible schools noted last Sunday with optimism for continued growth. Opening services in the primary department and a 11 am Communion with preaching. Christian Endeavor union youth meeting at the Brethren church and evening services announced. Catholic services listed with masses and devotions across Bandon Coquille and Myrtle Point.

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