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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
1
Members of Bend Grange discussed a plea related to commodities and curry and named individuals including Cora Manson and the Verni family. The outline indicated concerns from local residents about cooperative arrangements and future plans.
The county court awards monthly aid from the relief fund totaling $846 to multiple individuals. Names listed include Charles Edward Rider, Julie L. Leep, William Louis Beach, Thomas Jonathan Gites, Olaf Hanxall, Laura Jane Hansen, and others with varied stipends. The record notes a claimant with five daughters at home.
The county court approved monthly relief for multiple residents including William H. Shook and his wife of Del mar Marshfield to ten dollars each. Sue Ceddis of Coaledo Marshfield. Mre Lida Rogers of Lenevs requesting aid for a daughter 29 feeble minded. and several others from Bandon North Bend Charleston Coquille and nearby towns. Recipients ages range from 53 to 98 with needs including illness disability and dependence on relatives. Some cases note existing pensions or family circumstances while one applicant Zada F Johnson was denied relief amid timber sale income expectations.
260 Oregon aid students attend the ninth annual Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Hurlburt near Vancouver Washington. L Ostrander and L C Barns from Coos County enrolled this month. others listed include de Jarvis Bancroft R B Collier Coquille Sewart Badicott and K N Noble.
A vacant home known as The McGeorge place on Mrs Josephine Meol's Yams 8 at Gaylord burned Saturday. The unoccupied structure had stood idle for years and served mainly as a stopping point for transients.
Coos county pioneers plan their annual picnic dinner at Coquille on Sunday July 28 with all pioneers and friends invited. J F Quick of Coquille chairs the committee which will provide coffee milk and sugar. a program will be printed next week.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid plans a gathering in the pre parlors on Wednesday July 1. Hostesses include Mesdames Belle Whitaker W E Lewellen and Gus Dietz with the harmonists providing music.
A Sunday family reunion picnic gathered five of nine Endicott siblings at Mrs. Al Miller’s home. Attendees include Mrs. CW Johnson Hayward California Mrs. Al Miller Walter Endicott William Beanet and Mose Endicott of the city Others reside in Missouri and Nebraska with two brothers and two siblings deceased within the past year Relatives and friends from Oakland California and others accompanied attendees and returned to California with Mr and Mrs R L Lang and family Monday午後.
Mr and Mrs John Fellner open their Roseburg residence for a Fourth of July picnic with friends. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Caer Feta Peet and others who later spent the evening at the VFW hall.
The brief item notes a Sunday picnic featuring George Cia tepeek-Gandagy as host. It mentions location and casual activities, with emphasis on community gathering and local engagement.
A historic Merway structure burned completely after a blaze swept through the neighborhood. The two story residence of George Gasner and Ray Lewin survived with most belongings saved while the Towle family lost more. Firefighters from Myrtle Point assisted as winds pushed flames toward the Angus McDonald home. J. H. McCloskey estimates losses at 1500 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
The Coos County Chamber of Commerce holds its regular meeting at Hamm's Cafe in Myrtle Point Monday at 6 30 pm. A delegation from Coquille will attend and the winner of the Red Head Contest, a Bandon girl, will be an honored guest.
L P Burner a mechanic from the McKinley CCC camp sustained a broken nose and multiple facial lacerations after his car collided with another driven by Ted Brown of McKinley. Burners son in law riding with him was uninjured. Ted Brown, Reuben Brown and Mise Olive Loshbaugh were in the other vehicle, which had only minor injuries.
Emma Schneider entertained at a Thursday dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Johnson of St Helens and weekend guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs CBE Huling Alex Hartel Mr and Mrs Verne Lundy and children Mr and Mrs George Johnson and the hostess.
Mr and Mrs E Schroeder hosted a Fourth of July potluck on their lawn under the mystic trees. Family friends included Mr and Mrs H B Howard and families, Mr and Mrs H Clarke and families, S L Leatherman and children, Gus Bender and family, Ed Bender and RC Latham and families, L F Trigg and families, Leonard Bunton Virginia Maine Herman Melson Helen Anita Gill Mary Evans Della Leatherman and Mary Campbell.
Mr and Mrs C E Huling entertained at dinner Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Johnson of St Helens Miss Emma Schneider and Alex Hartel of this city and the hosts.
An Oregon mining column notes Interior Department actions narrowing coast claims and hints at new chrome and platinum recovery ventures. It highlights Cove county prospects near Bullards, chromite deposits at Cut Creek and Whiskey Run, and potential to ship chromite/oil by rail and water to Philadelphia or New York with favorable rates.
Erick Johnson of Gaylord was involved in a car accident while traveling to Portland last week. His vehicle was crowded off the road but he escaped unharmed and suffered no injuries. The car sustained substantial damage.
Garden Club members met Tuesday at the city hall then toured local sites. They announced a Flower Show planned for Saturday and Sunday July 14 and 15 in the old Myrtle Point bank building with prizes for best exhibits and votes for a container prize.
During their regular meeting on Tuesday evening the Rebekahs initiated John William Bell into the Rebekah degree. Following the business session, delicious refreshments were served to the members.
The Methodist Ladies Aid gathered with Mrs. R. Davenport in the Davenport grove on Wednesday afternoon. A good crowd attended and refreshments were served.
Firemen battled a blaze in the old McCarthy logging camp above Fairview starting Friday. By Tuesday the fire was largely controlled with no timber loss expected. R. M. McCarthy and others from McKinley remained at the scene to monitor the flames.
Two fires erupted at McKinley this weekend but were quickly extinguished with help from residents. The blaze was contained to a small area and no injuries were reported.
Myrtle Foint hosted the Geofus Nestin event with Kathryn Meg Harriet Gould and Mr and Mrs EK Barker and son Cecil present. Husbands surprised wives with their cooking prowess during the gathering.
Those who enjoyed a picnic Wednesday included Mr. and Mrs. Carl aeria tax and ete from Port Orford. Also listed are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denison of Eugene, Mr. and Mrs. F A Denison of Norway, and Mr. and Mrs. C R Bartlett of Myrtle Point.
A July 4 birthday celebration for W F Ray of Boston drew relatives from Bend and Les, including Mrs. M. E. Hurst and Mr. and Mrs L A Stumbo, with others such as Mrs Blanche Keefover noted among attendees.
A sailor named Reed and an ally named S. S. Reed severed an artery to control a bleeder after a barbed wire fence incident on Wednesday. The men acted quickly to stabilize the injured comrade at the scene.
A fragmented notice lists attendees for a Sunday picnic including Mr and Mrs Craven Mr and Mrs Summers and others. Several names appear with initials and partial surnames suggesting a local social gathering or church event.
Editorial argues a thriving community requires cooperation among residents and merchants. It warns against selfish outsiders and urges residents to unite, resist detrimental influences, and support local commerce for mutual benefit.
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