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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
1
The Garden Club announces its annual flower show to be held at the Myrtle Hotel on Spruce Street this Saturday July 23. Officers include Mrs Vesne Tundy, Mrs Pout Wreeger, and Mie Tors, with various committees and arrangements described.
Local tennis action saw Coos Tennis Club edge Medford in a tight contest at home. Spectators noted strong serves from both sides as Coos secured the win on their court.
Storeroom head O W Robson renovates the Dunham store in Myrtle Point. A vegetable spray window is added to keep produce fresh and bulk goods will be displayed in cellophane as the shop undergoes modernization and sanitation upgrades.
In a fourty cee tert ta deewe event the Myrtle Pom tournament crowns winners in men’s singles women’s singles and doubles. Arthur Pears Sap Wee Meret Loar lead the doubles with Clair Booth Marguerite and Loren Nelsen among top finishers in singles while Miss Hearth was noted as a champion in the senior series. The Ashland area hosts finals with final rounds beginning Friday and several matches still to be completed.
A garbled report notes Fire Marshal inspection praise for the local fire department. It mentions county firefighters being on the job early morning and ready, with commendations for efficiency and attention to safety standards.
Community notices list visits and travels of residents including families in Marshfield, Newport, and Empire. Names such as the Pursleys, Burns, and Ray relatives appear with weekend trips, barn completion celebrations, and guest stays at Shore Ranch and other local homes.
The Coos county Chamber of Commerce will hold its next regular meeting Monday night in Bandon. Topics include the state industrial accident commission hospitalization action, a Powers to China Flats road, and possible changes to the coast highway to benefit Coos county.
The Too cr F heed July GM installed officers including T A Brocing secretary George F HMoaughes treasurer F A Dodge and various guardians. Tribes Totter Trfior and Tototuns participated in camp activities with water sports and diving events. the day ended with friendly challenges and swim races among members.
Dave Mc Nair and M. Kenyon fished the Rogue River for salmon and landed a 30 pound Chinook after a 1 hour 40 minute battle. McNair booked the prize and handed the fight to Kenyon for the final haul. A rumor says the pair later found success with silver bait near the cannery mouth.
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce will use the city hall firemen’s room for charity work collecting repairing and dispersing donated items. Residents are urged to bring wearing apparel household goods and food and all city organizations should cooperate to aid this critical winter relief effort.
Hendershott, manager, announces a storewide clearance to reduce all stock to bargain prices. The sale aims to clear present inventory for upcoming fall lines, with more items listed in this issue.
Two carloads of cattle passed through Myrtle Point last week from Broad Bend area. Ells and Lester Dement sent one carload each. J R Thompson of Marshfield ships about nine carloads weekly from Broad Bend. Floyd Kranty delivered three carloads of ties for the Southern Pacific.
Coast Oil Company geologist J Ellis Tavern showed Myrtle Point a crude oil sample from Fat Elk drilling. He estimated the well could yield about one barrel daily once cement sets and drilling resumes, with work to continue per Loreman.
Mr and Mrs Her Howe depart tomorrow for Petaluma California where Mr Howe will assume management of the Public Market rent department Monday morning in that city.
A special Myrtle Grange gathering is planned for next Tuesday with a men’s only program during the lecture hour on the topic Our Wives. Vic Stevens leads, featuring talks and musical numbers by male presenters including Judge D F Thompson George Hampton Rev E V Ostrander and Rev EB G Ranton.
The secretary of State's office in Salem reports an average annual license fee for passenger vehicles in Oregon as 2133 dollars for 11 000 miles. The cost equals about 019 cents per mile and is 005 higher than the national average of 014 cents per mile.
A July 7 meeting in Coquille led by Judge D F Thompson of the Governor's Committee gathered all county committees to discuss aid for indigents and unemployed during winter. Officials favored local relief through town committees with the county court following committee recommendations on allowances and food orders. A countywide commissary for food distribution was opposed by some attendees. The gathering was enthusiastic and hoped to yield meaningful goodwill.
The June report shows 1239 adult books and 250 children's books borrowed. Fines brought in 318 dollars and 180 dollars came from rental books. Eight new library cards were issued and new acquisitions include Cold by Gould and The Good Earth by Buck among many others listed.
Yates, once owner of the Medford Market, moved to Klamath Falls and later to the current location with his wife and young daughter. He faced a fence issue this line and was accompanied by his wife and child when he arrived.
The union high school district 2 board met at the high school to discuss whether to open this year amid high taxes and low produce prices. Payers from communities weighed postponing for a year against keeping the school running, as two school laws prompted adjournment for legal options.
The Standard Oil cooking school opens Monday July 18 at 2 p.m in the Myrtle hotel building. Mrs Grace Sanders, noted home economics expert for the company, will run the session and demo gas cooking and tasty recipes. Free prizes of foods and new recipes for attendees.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church plans an afternoon meeting at the Auto Park Wednesday if weather allows. In charge will be Mrs Tripp, Mrs Pointer and Mrs Hunt. Other items note a variety of local notices and visits among residents.
Secretary of State Mal Mons reports Governor Meier has extended the moratorium on installment payments for auto license fees by 15 days, now final payment due August 1. The 15 day extension follows a prior July 15 expiry, with calls for a further 30 day push to August 15 being discussed.
An 11 year old, Donald Brackley, was arrested after a Moran's Novelty robbery. He admitted the thefts explaining hunger prompted the crimes and led to recovering the full amount. He described concealing money in two separate instances and intent to steal food and bologna.
E C Roberts plans to open a real estate office in the Myrtle hotel building soon, located beside the post office. He also intends to conduct a general law practice and notary work.
Magill, owner of a 9 10 acre ranch northeast of town, grows fall or gray oats over seven feet tall. He notes beans and corn progressing well, showcasing what Coos county farms can achieve.
The Bridge Parent-Teachers Association sponsors a baby and pre school clinic on Tuesday July 19 at 10 am in the Bridge schoolhouse. County nurse Lela Elrod and r. O. AH Clarke lead the event. Officials urge all children entering school next fall to attend.
The Apollo Four from La Verne University will perform at the Church of the Brethren on Tuesday evening July 19 at 8 oclock. Admission is free and the public is invited. the group has been heard here twice before and is well known for highly regarded recitals.
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