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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1929

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Myrtle Point Lumber Yard Plans Expansion with Two New Buildings

The Myrtle Point Lumber Yard proposes to buy two blocks of west business ground along Maple Street and build two large structures. One 440 by 200 feet will house battery separator machinery and other lines, while a 100 by 50 foot office and storage building sits on Maple Street. The project aims to boost retail lumber sales and create a sizable payroll as growth continues.

American Legion Post No. 38 Th City Myrtle Point Maple Street Pacic Sander Southern Pacific Portland Sanders Myrtle Point Lumber Yarn Company Mapleton Frank Sanders Myrtn Point Lumber Yard Eves A A Schrieffer W W. Baynes Hansen, Breuer Davis

Miss Whitaker to Speak at Missionary Tea

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church hosts a 25 cent missionary tea next week. Miss Helen Whitaker, just returned from China, will share experiences in the Orient and describe her work. Posters will announce the exact day as soon as Miss Whitaker is back in town.

Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church Helen Whitaker China Orient Miss Whitaker

William Campbell Davis Dies After Logging Accident

William Campbell Davis, a choker setter, died from injuries after a log crushed him at Chaney camp. He lived in the county, born February 12, 1907, in Crawford Nebraska, and survived by a wife and one child. burial planned in Eugene after ambulance transfer.

William Davis Mast Wilson Hospital Chaney Davis Crawford Nebraska Eugene Elbert Schroeder

College Singers Coming to Brethren Church Concert

The Aeolian male quartet from La Verne College will present a concert at the Brethren Church at 7:30 p.m. on July 24. The group performs as soloists and in saxophone numbers with varied repertoire.

Laverne College The Brethren Church

New Myrtle hotel changes hands to Meari Rosslow

Meari Rosslow takes over the Myrtle Hotel from Myrtle Hotel Company after negotiations with Charles Mall president. The ten year lease includes dining room with option to buy, Mrs. Rosslow assisting in management. Myrtle Point community urged to support the asset for local business and visitors. Mabel Barklow remains day clerk and James Green night auditor. Southern Pacific Motor Company office stays in lobby.

Myrte Hotel Meari Rosslew Chas, Mall Myrtle Hotel Ccompany Rosslow Jeane Hay Myrtle Hotel Resslow Myrtle Point Mabel Barklow James Green Southern Pacific Motor Company

Good dog seeks home at city pound

Black and white bird dog in city pound shown as well bred and friendly with a twinkling eye. Could be a loyal companion for a child or a hunter with proper training. Interested parties should contact W. W. Endicott and arrange to view the dog with Mr Endicott.

W. W. Endicott Felow Mr Endicott

Picnic Here Today At Myrtle Point County Fair Grounds

Ceos county grocers bakers and butchers hold their annual picnic at the Myrtle Point county fair grounds. A noon picnic dinner drew a large crowd and afternoon games contests and a big Oaks pavilion dance followed. Miss Ardyce Clinton and her mother Mrs Jesse Clinton return from a two week vacation in the north visiting Klamath Falls Bend McKenzie Pass Portland Westminster B C and a sister of Mr Clinton then accompany Mr and Mrs Murray home for a week.

Ceos County Myrtle Point Oaks Pavilion Ardyce Clinton Jesse Clinton Klamath Falls Bend McKenzie Pass Portland Westminster B. C Clinton H. T. Murray Mrs. Murray

New Health Nurse for Cool County

Miss Marion C King will assume duties as the new public health nurse in Cool County Monday succeeding Miss Helen Samson who resigned last February to go to New York. Samson has since returned from the East and is now in Portland. Mor King is a Sacred Heart Hospital Medford graduate and trained in public health at Portia rd school of social health a branch of the University of Oregon.

Marion C. King Helen Samson New York Samson Portland Miss King Sacred Heart Hospital Medford Portiard School of Social Health University of Oregon

Former Myrtle Point resident visits Oregon town after 15 years

C A Pendleton once ran Myrtle Point's only picture show and now lives in Orland California. He toured his hometown Tuesday and noted Myrtle Point now has the Vitaphone. He praised the Highland management for adding the new equipment to the cinema lineup.

C. A. Pendleton Myrtle Point Orland California Mr. Pendleton Hiland

Endeavor Hold Party With Weiner Parade and Swim

A crowd of Christian Endeavorers enjoyed a weiner party Tuesday evening starting with a trip to Norway to swim in the river. Herman Tedsen, who runs the Norway store and camp grounds, supplied the weiners and wood for the fire.

Norway Herman Tedsen Mr Tedsen Portland Mr. Tedsen

Tragic Death: Coquille Youth Ross King Found Hanged

In Coquille 14 year old Ross King took his own life Friday night. The popular youth was found Saturday morning hanging by a rope in a basement rafters of a new house. A note to his sister Margaret King was found nearby.

Ross King Coquille Margaret King

Christian Endeavor Summer Conference at Turner

The tenth annual leadership training conference will be at Turner, ten miles south of Salem on the Southern Pacific main line, from August 26 to September 2. Facilities include ample grounds and a swimming place with a program of classes, meetings, vespers, and recreation. Registration is 2.00 in advance or 2.50 on arrival. board and room are 10.00 for the full period. Delegates should bring bedding and personal items.

Christian Endeavor Turner Salem Southern Pacific Payab

City grapples with razing request and sidewalk issue

At a Monday city council meeting the state fire marshal urged action on the Spruce Street Third Street building owned by A G Thompson. Neighbors complain about cinders and a nuisance from burned timbers while a new Maple Street sidewalk debate unfolds as Frank Sanders seeks an updated plan.

City Council Spruce and Third Streets A G. Thompson Berkeley California Thompson Ci Council

Chamber of Commerce Discusses Advertising Plans

The Myrtle Point chamber focused on advertising the area to attract homes and visitors. They voted to fund 50 for the high school annual and praised the county chamber booklet while considering courtesy tourist cards to avoid local ordinance violations. the advertising committee will decide on the key-shaped card proposal.

Chamber of Commerce Hasam Myrtle Point Union High School Annual Chamber Oregon State Grange County Chamber Marshfield

Weekly buys residence in Third street rental investment

Mr and Mrs Tommy Weekly purchased the neighboring home on Third Street from Guy Weekly. They have remodeled it and furnished it for a renting investment.

Tommy Weekly Third Street Guy Weekly

Jubilee Singers May Return to Myrtle Point Next Winter

Mrs Burke announces booking of the Jackson Jubilee Singers for next winter in Myrtle Point as part of the Chautauqua circuit. The group drew strong crowds this summer on the circuit and is in high demand, with a tentative date expected to be set. Myrtle Point prepares for its 11th annual Chautauqua season and a likely $76 allocation for the show.

Myrtle Point Burkes Chautauqua Jackson Jubilee Singers Gret Irs Darke Montana Oregon Washington Keltle Wille Mra. Burke

Myrtle Point Defeats Coos Bay 14 to ? In Wild Bats Clash

Myrtle Point and Coos Bay hooked in a high scoring struggle as Myrtle Point won 14 to 2. Wirth and Davis powered the offense with home runs and two based hits. Eugene starred on the mound and in the field amid a lively, error filled game lasting just over an hour.

Myrtle Polations Bobcats Eugene Bag Myrtle Point Alexander Wirth Davis van Duys Eugens

Grange Set Monthly Meetings At Myrtle Point For Harvest

Myrtle Point Grange held its regular session advising one meeting per month during September November on the third Tuesday. A Grange booth was approved for the county fair. Misses Elma Mildred Russell and Carolyn Schneider provided a musical program with violin cello and piano.

Myrtle Point Elma Mildred Russell Carolyn Schneider

Ford agency opens at Myrtle Point garage

Ford agency based at 1 G Tower Marshfield has leased part of the Myrtle Point garage to display various Ford models. John Koepke serves as resident agent in charge and offers demonstrations and buyer consultations. Office is at W W Baynes Myrtle Point garage.

Marshfield Henry Ford Coos County Myrtle Point Ford Company John Koepke W W. Baynes

Dement Returns From California Trip With Sightseeing Notes

R. Dement came back this week from a June 12 to Los Angeles trip. He traveled with Wallace Dement to bring home his mother and sister and stayed with his daughter's family in Oakland. He toured theatres and new roadways, saw Santa Monica fireworks, and noted the Market Street theatre in San Francisco and the Oakland Alameda tube.

R. C. Dement Los Anges California Wallace Dement F. M. White Los Angeles Heagh Road Santa Monica Dement Oakland J. E. Schilling and Son Tunney Market Street San Francisco Alameda J. E. Schiling Ray Dement

Shrine Masonic Picnic At Umpqua Park Roseburg

Shrine and Masonic groups invite families to a Sunday picnic at Umpqua Park across the river from Roseburg under the Roseburg Shrine. Coffee and lemonade provided free. attendees urged to bring baskets and stay all day.

Roseburg Umpqua Park Roseburg Shrine

Marriage Announcement for Dorothea Herald and William Hulet

Myrtle Point announces the marriage of Dorothea Kathleen Herald to William A. Hulet in Corvallis Oregon on May 18 Rev RE V Ostrander and Mrs Ostrander with Miss Helen Whitaker travel to Albany for the Presbyterian synod of Oregon in session May 11 through May 15 Dr Cleland Mc Afes moderator of the general assembly from the Chisago theological seminary will be the principal speaker

Herald—Hulet Myrtle Point Dorothea Kathleen Herald William A. Hulet Corvallis Oregon Hulet Chas. C. Hulet RE. V. Ostrander

Cook County Students at Ashland Normal School

Mrs. W. W. Baynes returned home with her daughter Beatrice who attends the normal schools at Ashland. She witnessed Coos County pupils perform their annual pageant in the school assembly room featuring a mother father plot with various cross stage roles.

Cook County Ashland Normal School W. W. Baynes Beatrice Elisabeth Bennett Lile De‘mont Bandon Jackson Wilcox Broadbent Beatrice Abel Minnie Hermann Murs Claudia Parker Coosssanty Mermal

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