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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
4
An open meeting is planned in Bandon on July 21 to discuss deepening and improving the Coquille river bar entrance and central channel. The note urges valley residents and water shed interests to attend and consider historical transport needs and future river navigation developments.
Speaks at a hearing urging U S Army Corps engineers to allow dredging and harbor expansion to improve water access for timber, berries, vegetables, livestock, minerals, and coal. Argues cheaper freight and better rates will unlock regional economic growth and mineral resources. Notes belief in dredges on the Pacific coast and mass public support.
The fragment argues that broad input drives results and urges collective effort to ensure voices are heard early. It emphasizes timely action and shared responsibility to influence decisions, suggesting that early vocalization leads to being considered.
Dement Creek Mr and Mrs Tony Barclay and children left Friday for a trip to Crater Lake and other points of interest along the highway. Miss Melba Putman is spending her weeks vacation from teaching the Base Hill school at her home in Ashland. Quite a number from Cement Creek and vicinity gathered at the grove here for another nice picnic Sunday. Arthur Chandler and Marion Thomas were Myrtle Point callers last week Wednesday. Mrs Earl Ray and Mrs Thomas Brown were visitors at the Arthur Chandler home Wednesday of last week. The Misses Margaret Garrett and Kathleen Gilkison were overnight guests at the Arthur Chandler home on Wednesday of last week.
Dora Crumley and Thurston of Fat Elk visited the Mace Mayse family and Geo Reynolds of Portland. Fred Durnam hosted several guests while others traveled to Myrtle Point Coquille and Camp Sitkum. Families including Ison Reynolds Bunch Gearhart Miller and Mayse celebrated with relatives across Roseburg Portland and Bullards.
Florida prospers with sun ripened grapefruit from well cared for orchards. Recipes showcase grapefruit with apricots and mint, lemon juice, and a citrus ice mix. Serves eight. suggests Orenberry and Grapefruit Ice and sealed grapefruit preparations.
An archival note recounts Gen Pershing at West Point during a Fourth of July ceremony. It highlights civilian peace proposals and mentions nearby dignitaries and celebratory events across towns such as Salem, McMinnville, and Bandene as communities observed Independence Day with gatherings and visits.
Fairview Curtis Holverstatt eldest son of Mr and Mrs A Hulvestatt dies after a brief illness near Navi City. Captain and Mrs F W Byerly and children visited Ravmond home. L E Teters ill with flu. friends wish for quick recovery. Fairview North Fork Grange picnic at LaVerre Oak despite unfriendly weather. attendees enjoy a good time. Clarence Deady and family of Coquille visited relatives J A Deadmond and Johnson. J O Campbell of Quille injured at Smith Wood Production pony mill. several ribs broken, chest injury, taken to Coquille Hospital. Miss Viola Johnson remains in Marshfield. Juanita Hedden and Donald Philips update. Phillips recovering with three nurses. wheelchair use noted.
Lee S DPD Clark and others visited Fourth of July gatherings at multiple homes including the Harmen, Gant, Pointe, and Clinton households. Families from Gravelford Allegany Marshfield Portland and nearby communities shared picnics, evening calls, and celebrations at Villa Harmon and other hosts.
Fragmentary OCR text references individuals named Mr and Ms Sachs Lester at a location near Lalls Creek Moines and Moyelte Point with stove and crew notes, but details are unreadable.
Local residents and visitors from multiple towns shared calls and hosted gatherings from Friday through the Fourth of July. Families including Barnett, Watkins, Halter, Damron, and many others exchanged visits at homes in Roseburg Broadbent and Bandon, with trips to Myrtle Point and Almeda region noted.
Fragmentary OCR text from Myrtle Point notes references a weekend event with people, places, and groups. Names like Mr and Mrs Mervine appear amid unclear lines about a teen and community figures. The passage hints at a local gathering or story but lacks coherent details.
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