15 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1937
Page
1
A community event listing for Pomona includes a gathering on Tuesday at Cool Bay with potluck meals, decorations, and social activities. The notice references local groups and neighbors organizing music, games, and a shared meal, inviting participation.
Fragmentary text mentions events and names in a vague local context. Unable to identify clear people places or dates due to garbling. The readable portions hint at a festival or public event with possible reference to a residence or venue.
A Fairview man was killed in a logging accident with his death reported near Brownsville. The deceased, identified as a member of the Pearl family, leaves a widow and two young children. Funeral services were held at 2 o clock in Brownsville after remains were moved from Coquille by Schroeder Bros Mortuary.
A tragic accident at Port Orford ends with a fisherman dying after a 39 foot fall. The deceased, named Sloan, was reportedly born May 22 1955 and had ties to North Dakota. Investigators and local witnesses describe a fatal mishap involving a vessel and immediate evacuation efforts at the scene.
Fans witnessed a quirky softball exhibition with oversized balls and helmets, as players including Otton Davin and Master Nevis Ellis displayed unusual skills. The humorous contest featured improvised play, erratic throws, and humorous coaching, ending with mock praise for the referee and organizers.
An Oregon county court order restricts county trucks to 33 miles per hour for certain routes and duties. The report also notes burglary trials, marriage licenses, foreclosures, and estate actions affecting local residents, with details on lawsuits and court outcomes and mentions of multiple town names.
The district convention of Churches of Christ in Coos County met Tuesday at Hown's Grove in Bridge with attendees from Marshfield North Bend Coquille Myrtle Point and Bridge. Mrs R H Miller Rev Earl Soward and Dr T M White spoke on Christian Citizens. Next convention will occur in Marshfield on September 14 with the theme Avengeliam.
A report details injuries after a fall from a roof during daytime hours. George Wilson and others are named in relation to the incident while attending physicians assess the patient’s condition and potential recovery.
Meeting notes show the Powers club gathering on Tuesday night with most directors present. Discussions covered poultry exhibits and race arrangements, plus demonstrations like tightwire walking and athletic events. The secretary praised local sponsors Mountain States Power and West Coast Telephone for promoting the fair.
The Coos Pioneer Association announces its annual outing on Sunday July 25. The event will start at 12 o'clock with a dinner and program featuring coffee crepe and other refreshments. Speakers and county music will entertain, and the meeting aims to draw larger attendance than prior years.
Claude H Nosler 62 former principal of Myrtle Point Grade and Junior High died of a heart attack. Funeral services were held in Hillsboro and his body cremated in Portland. Surviving wife Emma Nosler and three children Lyle, Bruce and Mrs Carl Rickson. He was born June 21 1875 in Coquille and long resident of Coos county before moving to Hillsboro in 1919.
The Cool Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting in Myrtle Point on July 19 to discuss new schedules and how to improve the town. County postmasters and the Pat Ortho affiliate topic will be addressed, with plans for an itinerary including a trip over the newly completed send Powers to the Rogue River.
A Sitkum home was destroyed by a blaze shortly after eight oclock Friday. Mrs Ivary Lord and her mother in law Mrs Lad were unable to escape as flames spread from the attic and through the ceiling. Neighbors and firemen fought the fire but only salvaged a few belongings from the front porch. The homeowners, Mr and Mrs J TD Lartdt, have not yet laid plans for the future.
Miss Doris L Eny daughter of Mrs JB Frogiard of Remote and James BoSth ser of Mra Adele Smitt of Roseburg married James in a 7 o'clock Saturday ceremony at the Roseburg Methodist church conducted by Rev Ro Gleaton. They will reside in Roseburg. The groom is a 1935 Bassett High School graduate from Nebraska.
Forest supervisor G E Mitchell at Grants Pass requests names of prospective bidders to furnish baled hay. Interested parties should leave their names with Postmaster Elton Schroeder at Myrtle Point post office at once to speed bid circulation and initiation of the process.
Moctic Sent High School principal Leland P 1nn returned from Portland where he attended a conference of the Educational Policies Commission. Dr 4 J Stoddard of Providence was the main speaker, supported by Pacific coast university representatives at the Portland session as part of a national series.
The West Coast Telephone company announces suspension of service connection and installation charges from July 14 through July 31 inclusive. Installations without charges apply to orders placed in that window, with extension and primary phones included. Employees will act as sales representatives during the period to assist prospective subscribers.
The Myrtle Point Lions host their annual picnic at Norway Grove next Thursday July 22 with special entertainment and a large Coos County Lions delegation expected. The Southwestern Oregon Lions promise a lively evening as the event attracts the region’s biggest turnout.
New loading rules take effect this week with penalties for overloading trucks. First offenders lose highway operation rights for ten days and their plates are seized. second offenders face a 20 day suspension. third offenses trigger a 30 day suspension. Fourth offenses bring a hearing before the highway commission with further penalties. At Myrtle Point July 8 Justice E A Dodge fined Raymond Benham, Arthur Wheaton, Clifford Smith, and Jim Rest $10 or costs, with two of them under a 10 day suspended jail term pending payment.
Rebekah lodge members set to install officers including bert and warden Mrs. Jennie Resk on Monday, as part of the regular lodge activities.
Proclamation by Governor Cheries H. Martin closes certain forest lands to unregulated use to prevent fires and protect life and property. It requires permits from the state forester or fire warden board for entry and camping, with strict fire safety rules in effect starting July 1 until rescinded.
Spectator notes poke fun at local figures including Harry Christy Lew Peeres Dee Seupert and hotel manager Frank Hazelwood. Rumors swirl about hotel improvements and barber shop boredom while references to a hunter of horned high jumps and a baseball game highlight Cecil Went and George Linn.
Mrs Lester Mayse of Brewster Valley choked on a peanut that lodged in her windpipe and traveled into a lung. Her husband drove her to Roseburg for removal attempts and medical care, with reports noting she was improving as doctors reevaluated the situation.
About 36 business men attended Monday at the Peshyeview church. A Vereide from Bectile Wash spoke on the subject America’s the Cross Road. Free lunch followed the talk.
William Albert Harris 60, a native of Polk County Oregon, died July 12 1897 after illness. He lived with sister Miss Mary Harris in Bald Hill and was born in Polk County Oregon in 1836. He previously lived in California and Myrtle Point before returning to Myrtle Apt a few years ago. Local relatives are listed.
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