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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1939

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Quest of Gold Continuous Adventure in Salmon Mountain District

The article recalls early mining in the Salmon mountain and Johnsos area, noting C G Johnson first staked the stream and the explorer era. It mentions M Harrison unlikely ventures, the Dunbar nugget on Salomon mountain, and a quartz mill on Meray Creek that eventually shut due to refractory ore. It ends noting rosy prospects before a page continuation.

B. R M. Harrison Salmon Mountain Johnsos Cceck Johnson C OG Johnson Sucker Creek Johnsen Dunbar Salomon Mountain Meray Creek

County Reorganization Board Sets Boundary Change Hearings

The seven member County Reorganization Board met at the courthouse as John Mullen was elected secretary. They discuss consolidating districts to ease transportation and equity, with hearings planned for Randolph and Parkersburg boundary changes and health certificate procedures for teachers.

John Muller North Bend C F McCulloch Haynes Inlet Clara Jeffery Riverton Courhouse John Mullen Hugh Mclain J P Beyers J N Gearhart J P Beyera

Local Marriages Across Oregon Coast in July and June

Several couples from Myrtle Point Marshfield Bandon Coquille North Bend and nearby communities are recorded as marrying in June and July. Names include Mell ner Lyle Carver Louise Belleisie Rev Belisle Pome Carl Dietz Rufine Parton Rev George kis Rev Winfield Smith A.Joe Labs Ruth Labs Mary Sherych Joe Benton Wineter Earl North Bend Vive Woodedugh Betty Jewel Johnaed Markhfield Arts Pern Gerber and others.

Mellner Lyle Carver Myrtle

Wreck On Narrow Road Injures Mrs Fosburg

Thursday in the vicinity of the Austin Ralph place a Fosburg car collided with Harold Carver’s auto. Mrs Fosburg suffered deep leg cuts and bruises but was not seriously injured and was taken to Mast for treatment before returning home.

Seymour Fosburg South Catch Creek Harold Carver Myrtle Point Austin Ralph Place Fosburg

Portland visitors mingle with local residents at events

Florence Gravelford and Josephine Nene of Portland visited from Tuesday to Saturday with their brother in law and sister W J Deboer. They planned a trip to San Francisco for the NBA and the fair. Mary DeBoer Betty and Helen visited George Ellis and O M Durrell of Sitkum. Mir and Mrs J F McHenry of Coquille were dinner guests of Mrs Julia Harnish. Miss Florence Armsworthy of Eugene stayed Friday to Tuesday with Miss Hedwig Harnish and attended summer school teaching in Eugene. Mr and Mrs J F McHerny Bezosky and Miss Hedwig Harnish with Florence Armsworthy toured Empire Sunday.

Florence Josephine Nene Portland W J DeBoer San Francisco Betty Helen George Ellis O M. Durrell Sitkum Mir J F McHenry Coquille Julia Harnish Florence Armsworthy Eugene Hedwig Harnish Armsworthy Eugene Mi Mra J F McHebert Bezosky Florence Armaworthy Empire

Local Happenings and Visiting Guests Across Communities

Local social notes list visitors and guests in multiple towns including Napa and Cal rringa. Names include Miss Frenkiin, Helen Cian, Mr and Mrs Joe Mast Betarma Home, Mrs NG W Perkins, D. S. Thomas, and many others visiting relatives or staying with local families. Community dinners and weekend visits span Eugene Roseburg Coquille Myrtle Point and nearby areas with multiple picnics and outings.

Coquile Valley Country Club Holds Regular Monthly Luncheon

The Coquile Valley Country Club members host their regular monthly all day meeting and luncheon. After the luncheon they plan bridge pinoche Chinese checkers or golf.

Coquile Valley Country Club

Bridge Couple Wed Saturday in July Ninety Eight

John Emile Koch son of Mr and Mrs Herman J Koch and Nell Christina Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm O Watson married July 1 1998 at the Vernor Magill home in Bridge. The ceremony was performed by Roy Luttrer with attendants Clyde Bartlett and others. A four tier cake and dessert lunch followed. The couple plan a September honeymoon after the tourist season and reside in a small house on the groom’s father’s ranch.

John Emile Koch Herman J Koch Bridge Nell Christina Watson Wm O Watson Vernor Magill Roy Luttrer Mrs Howe Clyde Bartlett Eva Magill Jacqueline Watson Leonard Watson Broadbent Myrtle Point Koch Myrtlewood

Food Classes On Frozen Pack Method Offered

Julia Bennett announces three district meetings on the frozen pack method of food preservation. The sessions, held by the extension service, cover prep of fruits vegetables and meats for freezing storage, packing types, container demonstrations and varieties. Attendees may sample blanched vegetables and frozen foods. child care will be provided and men are welcome.

Julia Bennett Bayside Grange Hall Green Dell Grange Hall Pesbyterian Church Bandon Lucy Case North Bayside

Odd Shaped Egg Exhibit at The Herald Window

Carl Bushnall of South Catching Creek brought an unusually shaped egg to The Herald office on Monday claiming it was laid by a Plymouth Rock hen. The odd egg is on display in The Herald window for visitors to view.

Carl Bushnall South Catching Creek Herald Plymouth Rock

New Life Seen in Johnson Creek District

Mining news notes signs of activity in Johnson Creek with Schiller Herman of Portland surveying lines and grades for placer mining. The New Era Exploration Company under R M Haer risom plans a field lab to test base ores. Stankovich Bros report nuggets from Poverty Creek claims.

Harrison Port Orford Salmon Mountain Stankovich Bros Poverty Creek

Fat Lamb and Wool Show Set July 14 at Myrtle Point

The second annual Fat Lamb and Wool Show will be held Friday July 14 at the Cacs County Fairgrounds Myrtle Point. Events include market and pen of three market lambs plus various awards with judges Harry Lindaren R L Clark and R A Ward. Directors in charge are John Carman J F Van Leuven Joe Nilsen L W Land and A R Davenport. A noon basket lunch precedes an educational program in the afternoon.

Myrtle Point Union Stockyards San Francisco Harry Lindaren Corvallis

Norway Resident Celebrates 78th Birthday

Mrs Julia Leap of Norway celebrated her 78th birthday with a beard and handkerchief shower from daughter Mrs A R Bennett. Gifts included bouquets from Alfred Kellenberger and Harry Drusuner. Guests included Phoebe Harry and Mrs Fish and Alice of Coquille, with a reception of food cake lemon pie and punch.

Norway Julia Leap A R Bennett Alfred Kellenberger Harry Drusuner Bennett Phoebe Harry Fish Alice Coquillea Ka Ifobson

Wreck Near Alder Crest School Injures Woman

Mr and Mrs James Wood of South Catching Creek were en route to a doctor Friday when their car left the road near Alder Crest school, crashed through a barbed wire fence and rolled several times. Mrs Wood suffered a broken arm a deep scalp wound and facial lacerations. Mr Wood escaped injury and the couple were taken to Mast Hospital Myrtle Point where she is reported improving.

James Wood South Catching Creek Dr. Wood Alder Crest Wood Elbert West Myrtle Point

Methodist Ladies Plan Food Sale At City Meat Market

The Methodist Ladies Aid organize a cooked foods sale on Saturday at the City Meat Market. They will offer a large variety of prepared dishes and urge public patronage.

Methodist Ladies Aid

One Time Myrtle Point Doctor Dies in Fall River Mass

Dr Henry Dean Clarke a former Myrtle Point resident died at his Fall River Massachusetts home on July 5 1938 after a stroke. Born January 18 1853 in Berkshire Mass he married Stella Porter French July 31 1877 and had four living children Dr Harry C Clarke of Lynn Mass Dr Oliver H Clarke of Myrtle Point Mrs Thompson and Robert L Clarke. He ran a sanatorium in Fall River for 25 years with offices in Boston and New Bedford before retiring to Myrtle Point then returned east before final move. He will miss his son Dr O H Clarke at his funeral.

OH Clarke Henry Dean Clarke Myrtle Point Fall River Masa Berkshie Mass Stella Porter French Harry C Clarke Lynn Mass Oliver H Clake P Thompson Fall Mass Robert L. Clarke Fall Rive O. H Clarke W L. Pemberton Mast Hospital H. Clarke Clarke

Streams Stocked Near Agness In Rogue River Tributaries

Forest Service and state game commission stocked 106000 two inch steelhead in five streams near Agness. Eggs from winter run steelhead hatched at Foster Creek hatchery the first year of operation. Fish transported by pack train up to 10 miles with low losses, signaling a promising start for continued stocking in the area.

The Forest Service State Game Commission Rogue Dinas Agness Foster Creek

Art At S F Fair Island to Exposition Closes

Fragmentary text notes art at a San Francisco fair island and a decree from Italy about trees and bravery, with unclear context and missing dates or events.

Townsend delegates return from Indianapolis convention

Myrtle Point Townsend club delegates led by Mr and Mrs M R Lee arrived home Sunday night after attending the fourth annual Townsend convention in Indianapolis. Lee will report at Granse Hall Sunday at 2 o'clock. the event featured good music and a fine program, hailed as the largest of its kind in the US.

M. R. Lee Myrtle Point Townsend Club Indianapolis Cue Coquille Lee Granse Hall

Local families mark weekend outings in Lakeside area

Bald Hill Mr and Mrs Edward Huntley and Vance attended a Lakeside celebration. Frank McNair Mrs Verna Cain and son Raymond spent Sunday at Empire and the Fourth at Lakeside. The Huntleys and Vance drove to Gold Beach and visited Huntley’s old Rogue River home. Barsee and daughter Arlene attended the Empire rodeo. Elvin Heimer called on John Lusk. Lusk attended a Norway picnic.

Edward Huntley Vance Lakeside Frank McNair Verna Cain Raymond Empire Gold Beach Huntley Rogue River P D. Barsee Arlene Elvin Heimer John Lusk Norway

Mountain district notices issue from Portland Mee

Fragmented notices mention Johnson Creek Leon Murphy and J. B. Hometreet with office actions related to Last Chance in the Johnson Serie. Portland association plas and 310 notices sent from Lune Leaf to Johnson Creek appear in the records.

Ed Mountain District Lune Leaf Johnson Creek Leon L. Murphy J. B. Hometreet Portland Mee Association

Local Happenings and Visits Highlight Summer City Life

Local residents report visits from Portland and Coos Bay guests. The Eckleys stayed with Nellie and Ray, visiting Roseburg and Empire on the Fourth before returning home. Dr. White plans a Glendale religious education class July 17 at Fir Point camp. Various families host relatives from Camas Eugene and Hammond, with trips to Crater Lake and Moyle Springs.

T M White Glendale Fir Punt Presbyterian Church

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Cope County Especio Aine Resedalepine Martha Mulkey Betwen Randolph Parkersburg Schoul Coquille River Parkersburg State Board of Health Gravelford Bere Miss Frenkiin Napa Helen Cian An B Wright Calrringa Joe Must Betarma Mra NG W Perkins San Dale Ohlsen Digner Gueste Joe Mast Clinard Mast Allegany S . Weight Calstoge Calif Misa Hegn Franklin Mapa J R Kimberly Roads Ivan Maate Chara Lawrence Ddy Ray Wnobrey Dora Mike Contee Francis Milton Mast Qitkum Frank Whitmpton Frank, Jr Yachats Francis Floyd Ieva Ivaline Melvin and Donald Gilkison Lton Oliver Mast D. S Thomas Dendat Creek Carl Meacham Howard Clow Ventura, Calif M. J Kuffel Boy Vichters Anthony and Shea Robert Louise of Marshfield T M Weaver Oliver Clarke Mari Gilbert Alan Oregon City C. M. Clarke Neame Florence Higgins Decorah Iowa H H Thomas LE Forer Lt. Angeles M J Ruffel Filovd Fowler Salem Ethel Sen— U 8 Ruffel Santa Ana Atd Mrk 1 Helen Whitaker James Whitaker Brewstar Valley Roseburg Marlin Evans Dean Brown Phyliss Davis Long Beach Calls Lavonne Sumerlin Walter Donald Ruth of Harold Hatcher James Joan Edgar Rickard EC Barker Barker Cabin Johns Creek Vieh M. Christensen Marvene Ming Dorothy Pearson Eugene, Warkender Nis Bert Pearson Arenas Mining News al 14R Frank Young Mesdames Ray Waterman Rose Garrett Reuben Roup Ing Mrs Young Fred Brown Corda Lewellen T G Summerlin Phyllis Davis Long Beach Leslie Barklow David Lawrence Hackleff Maxine Eliis Arago Gracie Sumerlin Ll. L Sumerlin Lavonne Richard Kathryn Cecil Carter Rosemary Moore Church of Christ Leicswus Methodist Treasure Island Boeing Wiese Aly Transportation Fae Bald Hill Bea de Feerth M W Eckley Nellie Ra Ray H Rady Johnson Eckleys Charles Bowers Lester Bowers Lester, Jr Camas, Wash Frank Randall Janet I N Venney M W Ray of Norman Halter Weelend Catsien Forrest Moon Edger Moyle Springs Idaho Zella Moon Faet Chester Adams Elizabeth Charles Hammond Ind Adams Becca Adams Pn Laird Medford M. R. Adams Crater Lake Ademe Bay Luther Daniels Elisabeth W. H. Pretser Stockton B.C. Barker Kenneth Peel Barbera Los Angeles Peel L. A. LeFlamme Anson Fietteal
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