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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1937

Page

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County Courthouse Notes on Rights of Way and Road Funds

County clerks discuss right of way payments for cattle path and road improvements along Dementreek and nearby routes. Viewers planned to meet July at Gaylord to review petitions. one petitioner withdrew for further consideration. A labor and salary note followed with county staff changes and filing updates at the clerk’s office.

Dementreek Warner Gaylord Newbury Seton Yellow Creek Nouth Fork Poth

Probate Cases and Heirs Involving Agnes Leew and Peggy Arne

A probate matter lists heirs including teenagers and named relatives to a $1000 estate value. Names such as Agnes Leew, Hetty, Saar Th, Poon, and Nesta Wout appear alongside administrators McSase of Astoria Helter A and Pseoe Ro Smih of Broadbent. The record notes appraisers Sanford and associates and mentions a Monday mediation with Pardone propane.

Agnes Sanford Berence McSase Astoria Nesta

Local Happenings and Visits Reported in Community Notes

Community columns record numerous visits and outings. Edris Greene of Dallas and H G Volkmar toured Goeld Beach while Mr and Mrs C F Wouldridge and Charles returned from a three week Oregon trip. Many residents host relatives or attend events across towns including Portland Riverton McMinnville and Watertown with social visits and church gatherings noted.

Geld Beach K F Milne Judith Coquille Edris Greene Teas H G Volkmar Te Goeld Beach Charles Rote Egon Tdahe Caste Wo Nagtens JM Wagner Owyhee Fro Schmidt

Endicott to buy Myrtle Point realty west Fourth Street

Eastern Coos Deeds lists sale notices and land transfers including Endicott bidding to purchase Myrtle Point property on the west side of Fourth Street. Names such as Miller Smiths and Aiton appear among the listed owners and parcels in Readmore and Readmore-like entries.

Smiths Miller Cats Aiton Mirtle Bioont Peur Sykes Libuar Ceeetough Endicott Myrtle Point Fourth Street

Couple Buy Gravelford Ranch in Surprise Deal

Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller become owners of the Gravelford property known as the Mercen ranch after closing Friday. Prof Wobyrachel Bunch of Moscow Idaho visitors were on the site. the Millers plan to move in Saturday after living on C street in Myrtle Point recently.

Tirough Clarence Miller Atravelford Mercen Ranch Prof Bunch Moscow Idaho Paul Bunch

Land Office Timber Sale Notice Across Multiple Counties

The General Land Office announces a timber sale at 10 oclock at the S and S Land Office in Roseburg. Tracts listed include sections 37 in Marion county north of St Paul, section 3 in Washington county northeast of a–er, and many other sections across Marion Wash ington Lane Yamhill Coos Coos Coos Coos Lane Co., with locations near Mehamo Dodge Yamhill Newbery Fairview Dallas and other towns.

Geneal Land Office Wike Place S&s Land Office Roseburg Marion County St Paul Washington County Eurer Marian County Little North Fork Antam River Mehamo Dodge Lackamas Jane County Camp Creek Yarenel Joan Lane County Alan Creckwenas van Salmon Brightwood Uoo Lane County Walton Foes County Lane Court

City arrests for license and muffler violations in Myrtle Point

Fodayvtoo faced charges for driving without a license and paid 3 dollars in fines and costs. Lloyd King of Myrtle Point was arrested for driving without an operator license, fined 5 dollars plus costs. Hinley Douthit and Dera faced muffler violations with costs assessed. Francis Barklow from Myrtle Point was fined 8 dollars for tire counts. Clarence Alvin Howard appeared before Justice A E Dodne on muffler charges with 3 dollars and costs.

Fodayvtoo Lester Cunningham Conga Die Costa Lloyd King Myrtle Point Wan Wedfordas Hinley Douthit Dera Francis Barklow Clarence Alvin Howard E Dodne Howard

SONS Graduates Take Teaching Posts in Coos County

Southern Oregon Normal school graduates in Ashland secure teaching roles across Coos county. Among them are Myrtle Point’s Rachel Bowen at Gravelford school and Anita Gill at Charleston. Rosella Cline of Klamathalls to Arago. Eleanor Menegat of Lakeside and Cherie Mae Hartwell of Rivertea teaching in Bridge grade school.

Southern Oregon Normal School Ashland Coos County Myrtle Point Rachel Bowen Gravelford Anita Gill Charleston Rosella Cline Klamathalls Arago Eleanor Menegat Lakeside Cherie Mae Hartwell Rivertea Bridge

Powers Man Dies Of Complications After Flu

Robert Dale Ward aged 36 died at Mast hospital June 28 1937 after a long illness from influenza pneumonia and lung infection. Born January 27 1901 at Coquille he lived most of his life in Powers with Mrs Minnie King. His wife Grace Ward died June 10 at the county farm. Surviving brothers are Earl Henry and Raymond and sisters Mrs Nona Boren and Mrs Mayme Boren. Funeral services were held at Schroeder Funeral Home with Joseph Bowdoin officiating and burial at Catching Creek cemetery.

Robert Dale Ward Mast Hospital Ward Coquille Powers Minnie King Mex Grace Ward County Farm Ion Bette Date Ward Earl Earl Henry Raymond Land Nona Boren Mre Mayme Boren Schroeder Joseph Bowdoin Catching Creek Elmira Myrtle Point

Townsend Club Plans Fourth of July Picnic Event

The Townsend club met in Townsend hall with President M R Lee presiding. Plans include a Fourth of July picnic at Canyonsville, speakers AC Marsters and Willits Mahoney, and an upcoming election of officers on July 9.

Townsend Club Townsend Hall M . R. Lee H M Maclean Bend A H Bender Roseburg Stalin Ray Stevens Mra E Vance Mra Lee Meldeigh Glenn Neidegh Mra Jueum Allen W Lee Klamath Falls

Women Injured In Wreck Near Norway Schoolhouse

A vehicle driven by H M Button of Bridge left the road on the straightaway just north of the Norway schoolhouse Saturday night. Joan Loney suffered severe facial and head cuts, while her mother Bessie Loney had back injuries and broken ribs with internal injuries. Madeline Loney sustained a sprained back and returned home the next day.

H M Button Norway Schoolhouse Joan Loney Bessie Loney Madeline Loney Loneys Gold Beach

Honor Roll Two Myrtle Point Students Earn Grade Roll

Two Myrtle Point students at Southern Oregon Normal School earned spring quarter honors. Anita Gill made the honor roll with a B average above 3.00, and Helma Alsen qualified with an average above 2.5.

Myrtle Point Southern Oregon Normal School Anita Gill Helma Alsen

Stores Close for Fourth of July Sunday Observance

City declares all banks and about 1000 stores will remain closed on Sunday as Independence Day falls on the holiday. Officials note celebrations will proceed with adjusted hours and avoid commercial activity.

Colf Links Open For Fourth Of July

Colf Links open on Sunday July for Fourth of July activities at Coquille Valley Golf Club. A temporary clubhouse is up for players with gear rentals and golf supplies available. Refreshments and light lunches are offered on the grounds.

Coquille Valley Guu Club Penourees

Marriage Licenses Issued in Oregon Communities

A series of marriage licenses and ceremonies are listed from Coos and surrounding counties. Couples include Lloyd Wood and Virginia Hartson of North Bend, Rudolph Gatzke and Mary F Jances Hollister, George Usher of Astoria and Charlotte E Eickworth of Empire, Clement Joseph Martell and Irene May Williams Reedsport, Valdemar Olsen of Cotats Calif and Ellen Krick of North Bend, Elmer L Brown and Teresa Fetch of Coquille, Roy V Enlund and Lenora I Beagle of Marshfield, Raymond Walter Parker and Viola Curry of Marshfield, L Martine Lally of Portland and Margaret Patricia McKelvie of Marshfield, Walter Larsen and Pearl E Paulsen of Seattle.

Lloyd Wood Virginia Hartson Equile Monfay St James Episcops Church Coquille George R Turney Rudolph Gatzke Mary F Jances Hollister North Bend J D Habbirk George L Usher Astoria Charlotte E Eickworth Empire Clement Joseph Martell Irene May Williams Reedsport W RR Wilder Methodist Valdemar Olsen Cotats Calif Ellen Krick Presbyterian Church J D Habbick Elmer L Brown Teresa Fetch Roy V Enlund Lenora IL Beagle Marshfield Raymond Walter Parker Viola Curry Marshfield

New Auto Agency Opens Here in Myrtle Point

Creary and Williams announce Ernest Watkins as resident salesman for the Myrtle Point sector. He will run sales from the Eads Service Station and has two years with the Ford agency. The Eads garage will handle initial service for new Dodge and Plymouth cars and provide later full service locally, avoiding out of town trips for owners.

Creary and Williams John A Bregger Wetkins Eads Dodge Plymouth Myrtle Point

County Arrests Wilford Wm Childere 18

Wilford Wm Childere 18 was jailed at Bunker Hill Saturday night after being charged with being drunk on a public highway. He received 30 days and a $5 fine for driving without a license carried over from last September. While jailed he tore a blanket, damaged a slot machine in an adjacent cell, and stole $475, adding another 30 days for petit larceny.

Wilford Wm Childer Bunker Hill

Outstanding MPH Student Dies Sunday At Camp

Robert Dale Trout, a Myrtle Point High School graduate and local resident, died Sunday at Fairview operations of the Coos Bay Lumber company. Autopsy states sunstroke as the cause. he had battled blood poisoning and kidney abscess previously. Funeral services set at Schroeder Funeral Home with interment in Norway cemetery.

Robert Dale Trout Fairview Coos Bay Trout Enone Young Trout Myrtle Point High School Myrtle Point FFA

Law Enforcement League Meet Here

County officials from state police justice and county and city offices met Wednesday night at city hall to plan ways to catch offenders and discuss matters of law for the law enforcement league.

Portland Moe GG Banton Son Laarent Kamath Falls

Local Happenings In Myrtle Point Bulletin

Local notices list visitors residents and activities in Myrtle Point area. Names like Werner Merri Sede Rackleff and Evang appear along with trips to Portland Coquille Alameda Crater Lake and Diamond Lake. People move visit and vacation plans are recorded with brief, fragmented entries.

Union meeting appoints new board chair next Tuesday

At the annual meeting in Hermann the board approved five-year terms for officers and members including W. H. Hervey A. H. Bender B. D. Bones and Paul Brewer. The chairman will be appointed at the next meeting on Tay 6 when the new director takes the oath of office.

Union Hermann W. H. Hervey A. H. Bender B.D. Bones Paul Brewer Beee

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