Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Myrtle Point Herald in Myrtle Point, Oregon

We have 1,612,739 pages in Oregon

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1937

Page

2

Medlock Event Hosts Auction and Pinochle Night

Ralpshie and Purest Grove society hosted a Medlock gathering with Mr James and Mrs John Purvis as stewards. Mrs lather Mall and Mrs George Lain won auction prizes while Mrs Albert Reatier and Mrs Frendy Medlock led pinochle wins. High scores went to Mrs Steble Rovang and Mrs Paul Hirsc.

Purest Grove James John Purvis Mire James Gamwell Prises Lather Mall George Lain

Foundations laid for seed mill on Salmon mountain property

Mining activities report foundations laid for a seed mill at the Salmon in Gold-Chrome company's property on Salmon mountain s KE. Hamstreet of Portland, in charge of Blazter Gold mining property, and two assistants have been developing the property for three weeks. K Holson, engineer from Portland offices, is expected to join them in a few days.

Salmon In Gold-Chrome Company Salmon Mountains KE. Hamstreet Portland Blazter Gold, Incorporated Salmon Mountain Assistems K. Holson Company

Fog And Breeze Break Hot Spell Ends Four Day Heat Wave

A weather note says fog and breeze eased a four day heat spell Monday night with lower readings. The high was 88, two day total 81, and temperatures rose into the next day with a continuing cool down anticipated.

Mercury

Entertains Club Enjoys Bridge Evening at Mrs Gamwell’s

Mrs Clare Selumanowsk held the mock score with Bre KE Greiner second high as Mrs Jess Jones claimed the high Geeets score during a Thursday contract club gathering hosted by Mrs James Gamwell after ten.

Mra James Gamwell Clare Selumanowsk Bre KE. J. Greiner Jess Jones

Bridge Luncheon Hosts and Winners at Mrs Chester Root Home

Thursday luncheon for the bridge club featured Mrs Chester Root as hostess at her home. Guests included Miss Leona Stallard and Mrs George Weeks. First prize went to Mrs Weldon Med and second to Mrs Jaw Shep.

RNA Members Meet at Fellow Hall for Regular Business

RNA met Monday at the Fellow Hall with 12 members present for the regular business meeting. Delicious refreshments were served by Mr Ray Wyland and Mrs Wm Link. The next meeting will be held July 12.

RNA Hall Ray Wyla Wm. Link

Bible Standard Church Weekly Schedule and Activities

Rev Claude W Lawten leads morning worship at 10 00 am and 1 00 pm services with evening evangelistic service at 7 45 pm The young people meet at 1 45 pm Sunday with Miss Luella Lawten The afternoon prayer meeting is at 2 00 pm at Mrs Wallace Keller s home Bible study follows at 7 43 pm and a church prayer meeting at 2 48 pm Friday Bible school begins at 9 45 am with orchestra Eimerpetil Morning service at 1 00 pm Christian Endeavor at 6 00 pm Evening services led by the pastor in Broadbent Ladies Aid meets on alternate Wednesdays at 7 00 pm at church homes Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 00 pm at the church Children s chorus rehearsal at the Bergh at 1 30 pm Friday Helen Gris sweld and Lorraine Carty are noted as key young workers Rev Ivan Brown Gay leads evenings at the gymnasium July Fourth preparations noted for the second Sunday in Beish

Charles Stallard Luella Lawten Wallace Keller Bible School Eimerpetil Christian Endeavor Ladies Aid Ieave M A.T. Erickson Ren’s Bergh Helen Grissweld Lorraine Carty W Bey Seve Ivan Brown Mrved Beish

Siskiyou Camps Prove Popular

The Siskiyou road weekend crowds filled overnight camping grounds and picnics. Fishermen used the river and creeks while many plan trips to Agness next weekend. Construction continues but the road is passable and safe.

Siskiyous Agness

Physician Opens Offices Here In Powers

Dr Hollis Carey joined Powers as a resident physician, opening offices above the Medford grocery in the former Dr R F Milne space. Carey, a University of Oregon Medical School graduate and last year’s resident at St Luke's Hospital in Spokane, and his wife plan to reside in Powers.

Powers Hollis Carey Medford R F Milne Coquille Carey University of O m Medical School St Luke's Hospital Spokane

Couple Celebrate Anniversary With Card Party

Mr and Mrs Lyle McCulloch marked their anniversary with a card party Friday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jess Shepherd Mr and Mrs E L Severson Mr and Mrs Elvin Hull Mr and Mrs Louis Donaldson Paul Hirschinger and Herbert Pallant Severson. Louis Donaldson won high score among men with Elvin Hull second.

Lyle McCulloch Jess Shepherd E L Severson Elvin Hull Louis Donaldson Paul Hirschinger Herbert Pallant Mrs Severson Shepherd

Arrests in Drunken Charge and Unlicensed Truck Operation

Woodrow Rubin was arrested on a drunken charge and to appear before Justice C F Otis on Friday. John R. Beytick was arrested for operating a truck without an operator's license and fined $5 by Justice C F Otis last week.

Woodrow Rubin Justice C F Otis John R. Beytick Justice of the Peace F Otis

Brake Rod Blamed For Facial Injury at Cunningham

A E Thurber suffered a broken nose and black eye while working at Cunningham on Sunday. A brake rod was blamed for the accident. He was treated at a Coquille hospital and returned to work.

E Thurber Cunningham Coquille Hospital

Friday Farewell For Departing Pair Pleasant Affair

Mrs Saul Morgan of Mearth Powers hosted a farewell party for her daughter in law Mrs Leonard Housel as Mr and Mrs Housel and daughter prepare to move to Portland. Guests included Mesdames Noah Jones Lee Moore Edith Clifford Jennie Jones Tom Crbbins Briggs Floyd Allen Curtis Townsend Charles Crow Eugene Spade Water Spade Wm Link Ras ert June Moe W M Winkelma Leota Gates Alex Aubin Phillip Barrette Clarence Moe Elvin Humphrey Jo T Ross and Bonnie. Refreshments were served and gifts given.

Saul Morgan Mearth Powers Gove Leonard Housel Housel Portland Noah Jones Lee Moore Edith Clifford Jennie Jones Briggs Floyd Allen Curtis Townsend Charles Crow Eugene Spade Water Spade Link Ras Moe Winkelma Leota Gates Alex Aubin Phillip Barrette Clarence Moe Elvin Humphrey Jo T Ross Miss Bonnie ( Rew Mra Housel

Pinochle Club Honored With Dessert Social

Mrs Grady Johnson hosted the Pinochle Club at her home on Thursday serving dessert at 1:30. First prize went to Mrs W Jack Henron, second to Mrs A L Stemmerman, with other attendees including Mrs F Thurber, Mrs Byror Staleup, Mrs Jock Hannon, and Mr L M Marshall.

Grady Johnson W Jack Henron A LL Stemmerman F Thurber Byror Staleup Jock Hannon L M Marshall

Coos Bay Lumber Skips Start Day for Week‑Long Holiday

CBS Holiday report notes the Coos Bay Lumber Company began work on Sunday instead of Monday to close Thursday night for a four day break. Work will resume Tuesday morning.

Coos Bay

Legion Auxiliary Holds Election Here Friday

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs Ray Wyland Friday to elect officers. President Mrs Frank Grove. vice president Mrs Ray Wyland. second vice president Mrs R E Stevens. secretary treasurer Mrs Noble Rovang. Two amendments to the constitution were adopted and delegates named for the Albany state convention: Mrs Frank Grove and Mrs R E Stevens, alternates Mrs Wyland and Mrs Rovang. The group disbanded for summer after refreshments.

American Legion Auxiliary Mra Ray Wyland Frank Grove R. E Stevens Mra Noble Rovang State Department Albany RE Stevens Mra Ray Wyland Mra Noble

Missionary Society Elects Officers at Bible Stand Church

The Womens Missionary Society of the Bible Standad church met Friday to elect new officers Mrs Maron Lewis as president William Cook as vice president Luella Lawton as secretary and treasurer Plans for fall and winter were set gồm committees Work chairman Mrs Luther Hall and visiting chairman Mrs Charles Stallard with helper and program lead by Mrs Leo Frye A potluck dinner at the church rooms is planned for Friday July 9 with a quilt completion expected.

Womans “Missionary Society of the Bible Standad Church Maron Lewis William Cook Luella Lawton Luther Hall Thomas Utterback Charles Stallard Leo Frye

Patrons urged to remove beeks from Library steps

Patrons of the Powers Library are cautioned to leave beeks on the steps. The person issued the beeks will be held responsible if they are lost or stolen.

Powers Library

Local N gatherings and visits across Roseburg area families

Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Morgan Lawson from Roseburg visiting Louw Donaldson and Lyle McCulloch family. Miss Lambert plans time in Portland after a Salem stopover. Other travels listed include Mre Ray Berry and Mrs George Peffer to Myestle Point and Coquille, and Mrs Maye and Shirney Lambert accompanying to Coquille and Marshfield. Hospital and accident notes mention Howard Varney’s leg injury and Peter Haves’s near attack with hospitalization.

Morgan Lawson Roseburg Powers Louw Donaldson Lyle McCulloch Lyle Jr Misa Grace Lambert McCulloch Portland Salem Murdock Miss Lambert Ray Berry George Peffer Myestle Point Coquille Mast Hospital Pfloyd Stevens Margaret Frye Iyle McCulloch Marshfield J. E Wicks Barbara Evelyn Myrtle Point Tyle McCulloch McCullert Wolink Bruce Ryder Jear Glen Frank Bates Yakima Washah Jatte Mayse Mayee Shirney Lambert Peter Haves Has Joan Haves Rancy Hall Marshield Muordayv Earl Hever

Myrtle Point Social News and Local Visitors

Myrtle Point residents report many visitors and departures. Mrs. Saul Morgan and Mrs. Eugene Spade of North Powers visited, while several families traveled to Astoria Eugene Spade seeks hospital care. Multiple relatives and neighbors spent weekends in Myrtle Point and nearby towns including Marshfield Coquille Eugene Western Oregon and Dallas with trips to Salem Eugene and Portland.

Myrtle Point Mast Hospital Saul Morgan Eugene Spade North Powers Kiyrtle Point Mra Spade Albert Burch Astoria Eagles Margaret McNet Portland Mre H E Quilhaugh Clyde Allen Corvallis Fred Powers Poland Powers Grady Johnson Olin Lay F M Marshall Marshfield W Lee Ray Roger Stewart Coquille Lyle Stewart Clara Katherine Quilhaugh Ed Peterson Eugene The Nest Gay Clara Quilhaugh Ralph Milne Mra E . Sempert Martle Point Noble Rovang Ray Berry Juline Moe E Point Clarence Moe M Smiley North Bend Afra William Marsee Richard Reaw Marjorie Ther Mra Rouws Parenta Andrew Brown E J Greiner Dona Lee Ceme Salem Greiner Saskatchewan Visi Yellowstone Glacier National Parks Shirley Majors J D Woolms Miss Majors Southwestern Oregon Normal School Ashland Cunningham Camp Chester Hansted Moe California Chicago Oaklands Bernice Munro Naom James Robertson Betty Jean Sonny Elmer N Wearden Grants Pass Leo Frye Lawrence Rolfe

Local residents listed in community column

The week’s social notes mention North Powers Mrs George Ceoodman and a list of visitors including Mr and Mrs Marty Stallard of Hadson, A A Schreffer of Myre Point, El Ward and Cec Reily of Ten Smile, Ed Reigies, Rov Evie, and other neighbors calling at homes and businesses around Mostie Point.

George Ceoodman Ser of Hadson Mia Marty’ Stallard de Furet A Schreffer Myre Point Ward Cec Reily Ten Smile Etek Ed Reigies Evie Apen Pdebert Oder Lee Mowre

Local families attend Myrtle Point show and share visits

Residents from Smith River and nearby towns gathered for a Myrtle Point outing with multiple households visiting relatives and friends. Attendees included the Everndens, Isaac family, Exvernden and others who toured, socialized, and helped with farm work and haymaking during the week.

Fragmented wedding party notice from Seattle area

A damaged OCR item mentions a bridge event with Mr anc Mie Forrest We van children and Hatses Bethan, names like Melssa Brive, Mr and Mrs J Ever des Ned, Dwight Culver, Miss Hew, Seattle residents, observed one evening late last week.

Anc Mie Forrest Bethan ¢ Quille Sturday J ¢ Ever Dwight Culver MA Hew Seattle Ha Be

Social rounds and family visits fill local week end

Families from Bridge Myrtle Point and Coquille gathered at the O W Heath home for a dinner and visits. Relatives from Alameda Seattle Remote and Myrtle Point called on Dwight Culver Ovid Bryant and O W Heath while Mr and Mrs Theodore Lund and Lois and Mary Lou Culver enjoyed a short stay. Forrest Heath was reported injured the prior week in Yreka California garage work.

Elvin Dooley Jimmie Boy Lewis Ada Ames Myrtle Point Clinton J + Farmer Lag King Mira Tech Houser Vis Charles Warner Evernden Bar Leonard Wick Lst James Jewett Wee Mar ‘Field Bridge Roy Brown O. W. Heath Herold Bargett Paul Alameda Calif Dwight Culver Nadine Ellis Christian Endeavor Coquille Theodore Lund Lois Mary Lou Culver Ofield I B England Remote Ovid Bryant Delos Appleton Dorothy Stanley Lake Junior Myrtle Bryant Heath Seattle O W Forrest Yreka Calif

Health worker Hurt Back in Lifting Incident and Cast Placed

A worker described as employed at Camas Valley sustained a severe back injury from lifting and underwent surgery Monday week, with a cast applied to the back. A Christian Endeavor social was held at the O W Heath home Wednesday night and Ray Beckett, employed at Camas Valley, was home over the weekend.

Young Heath Christian Endeavor O W Heath Ray Beckett Camas Valley

Local Social Notes Tell of Visits and Convalescence

Catching Creek resident William Davis plans a Friday trip for Orceon to buy horses. George Ward returns from North Bend after a gutter operation convalescence. Mrs Dade James of Bridge assists with housework. Belmont Jones and two daughters from Coquille visit Andrew Ayora. Visitora at A E White home includes Lucille Lee of Coquille and Kent Mare tera. Jlo Knight household hosts Deol Rema Eugene Adams. Kent Mare ets Tim Sullivan and Mary Frances stop by. Mrs George Pratt visits daughter Lee Johnson of Coquille and plans to stay.

George Ward North Bend Dade James Bridge Belmont Jones Coquille Andrew Ayora A E White Lucille Lee Kent Dla Mare Tera Jlo Knight Ets Tim Sullivan Mary Frances Eiven George Pratt Lee Johnson Will

Local Family Visits Highlight Coast Area Greetings

Elden Yarbrough of North Bend visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs George Ward. The Ward home hosted Mr and Mrs Earl Ward and Henry Ward of Ward Trek and Teen Stridder of Myrtle Boat. Additional visitors included Mr and Mrs AF White and Mrs Kyugene Adams and Mr and Mrs BooH Meld at the Wm Davis home Sunday evening.

Clifford Hubbell Smith River Jess Enveart Myrtle Punt Floyd Exvernden June Clifford George Isaac George Aaron Dysert Andrew Clarence Waterman Jess Faveart Henry Bryant Logging Company lLanghos Elmer Rowan Dorothy Powe Evy Watermar Mra Howard Stroder Bandon Elden Yarbrough North Bend Visting George Ward Yel Rema Earl Ward Henry Ward Ward Trek Teen Stridder Myrtle Boat Mra Mra Kyugene Adams Mee Booh Wm Davi Sunay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Entertains Club Bible Standard Claude W. Lawten Community Baptist Ivan C. Brown Siskiyou Powers Arrests CBS Holiday Ralph F. Milne Et Natl Bank Blag Legion Aulry BSC Missionary Wm. Gurney Dale Maurice Lewis William McLyman John Witmark Elwin Frye Clyde Brewster Harahel Minklen Caras Valley Chester Summers John L. Peterson Myrtle Creek GT Daniel Howard Varney Caquille Varney Eden Ridge Dick Smith Fairview Ed Reigles Rockford Iowa Reigles George F Daniel GO T Daniels Douglas County Glenn Compton Twomile Compton Arthur McMillan Harry Howell Ben Watson Gravelfords Roy Johnson San Francisco Dave Carry William Earls Robert Lewis Melvin Schultz Dillard Elwin Humphrey Bancroft Chester Shrier Petingill Frank Little Dave Betalll Litte Harold Deteik Lesuv Marah Floyd Svernden George Isaacis Floyd Evernden Lelos Appleton Dorina Mare of He More James Appetur Allen Kirkendal Leonard Frvernden Wilet Larry Seg Hee Ing ECC. Roberts Real Fotate Insurance the Herald Wm Davis Caster Orceon Weseus Ron Grosh Razor Steel KE. (. Barker City Meat Market Lester T Dement Urw Bruce Myrtle Point Herald Powers Herald HFNRY Schrorder & Sons National Pressure Cookers Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
Search Courier

Search the Myrtle Point Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Myrtle Point Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication