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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
1
A prominent Myrtle Point banker, longtime figure in the local banking fraternity, died after a night of illness and a prior operation. He was born in Sidney Mont and later served at the Bank of Myrtle Point. Funeral arrangements were announced with local officials and community leaders attending.
An unclear report references a discussion about insurance and a Vo Lions group at a club event. Fragmentary text mentions Wy County, Minnesota, and a local meeting date in August with scattered names and locations.
A porch fire at Moor Mound Farm last Thursday injured an occupant while flames consumed a shed. Fire crews battled the blaze as neighbors helped carry items away and the house contents suffered further damage.
A novelty feature and Better Housing News Flashes will be shown at the Hiland theater later this week. The short subjects promote the Federal Housing Administration Better Housing movement and explain how homeowners can use the National Housing Act to secure loans. The firm offers guidance for upgrading business structures and obtaining bank loans approved by the FHA.
A Crm Counts Postmasters meeting in Coquille outlines plans for a postmasters convention next week. Officers named include Chappell of North Bend as president and Fiten of Mette Point as secretary. Details include hotel meals, social events, and a schedule spanning Friday to Saturday with tours and gatherings along the coast.
The Mystic Point Townsend club held a Sunday afternoon meeting at Tiawneend hall. The president thanked W Lee Rayean for building the club, as Mra W W Bovnes and Sam Johnston performed songs during the entertainment hour. The group hopes to arrange a speech by F E Townsend at a Townsend picnic likely in August at Coppell.
Women urged to attend a WCOT OU meeting at the Assembly of God church Friday afternoon starting at 2 30. Mrs James Ctbecsn presides of the local branch urges all interested women to be present at the session.
A new beauty shop opens at Powers with Mrs Johnson announcing the venture. The owner planned to enter the venture with a grand opening Tuesday at the Powers office and showcased cosmetic lines and beauty services.
Heavy fog causes a collision between an engine and a logging train south of Powers near Eden Ridge. The impact pushes two flat cars over the leading engine. No injuries reported but workers delayed until 8 AM. The first engine reportedly broke down before warning could reach the second train.
Mr Marlin Prans will entertain the Methodist Ladies Aid next Wednesday at his home. Members are invited to participate in the social event and planned activities.
Lists marriages and licenses issued in and around Marshfield and surrounding towns. Couples named include residents of Coquille North Bend Coos County and Eastside with officiants in local parsonages and justice courts.
Myrtle Point couple Clifton James and Myrtle Pointer united in marriage at the home of the bride in Eugene. Rex H W Davis officiated with the bride’s mother singing. The couple and guests then shared a luncheon for 38 before leaving for a Pacific City honeymoon.
Ruth Benke of Oregon City and Cleo Dent Phillips of Myrtle Point were married in the Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon with Rev W A Couden presiding. Mrs Couden and Henry A Schroeder witnessed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Myrtle Point where Phillips works for a chain grocery.
Myrtle Grange met in Schroeder hall Tuesday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Fred A Goff of Roseburg The discussion focused on grange work and the group outlined tasks for Coos County Fir Nineteen members attended the session.
Mr and Mrs Joe Berkheimer of Fairview escaped serious injury when their auto went over the grade and struck a telephone pole on Fairview road. Driving Mrs Berkheimer turned to avoid edge, braked, and the car skidded into the bank. a wrecker towed it back. No injuries reported. vehicle sustained a bent fender and bumper.
Timothy Watson of Tigard district governor of the Oregon Lions Dens spoke at a Coquille meeting hosted by Myrtle Point and Marshfield Lions. Attendees from Myrtle Point included J Powers Elton Schroeder Jesse Clinton Eugene Letd Austin Dodge Waldemar Gurney Elvin Eads John Be icnl and Herman Tedsen. Watson also attended Mrs Kaufman private funeral for Karl Kaufman, a charter member of the local den.
The city council authorized the removal of a dangerous structure known as the Weekly barn at Alder and Second Streets. Funds in the amount of $28 each from the Merchants Club, County Patent, and other groups supported the project, with the city providing the balance and Jaws supervising the effort.
Funeral services were held in Portland for Mrs Anna B Bledsoe former Myrtle Point resident who died in Portland Sunday She left Oregon about ten years ago after the death of her husband M P editor Bledsoe edited The Herald for years prior to his death The Fearney building once housed Myrtlewood Bakery Adams building later housed Coos Feed and Seed Odd Fellows and Rebekahs hall and Southern Coos Corn American with The Herald under Bledsoe.
County court reduces Bandon precincts from four to two designated East and West Bandon. The court also approves a crushed rock agreement, tax distributions, and multiple divorce and civil cases including claims by Helen Kemp and Lelo Aidyna Mellor, and a mortgage foreclosure in the State of Oregon.
Plans for the Fox Breeders monthly picnic are set for Sunday in the L. L. Strong grove on the Myrle Point Powers highway near Gaylord. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Carman of Gaylord lead the event and invite all interested to bring basket dinners.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Mason of Los Angeles will present sacred music at the Presbyterian church in Myrtle Point on Sunday evening using Swiss hand bells musical glasses singing saw and magical viola. Mrs Mason will perform at the community church in Bridge Tuesday evening with an 8 o'clock start. No admission fee but a freewill offering will be collected.
Crowd of about 60 Elks from county and state attended the annual picnic in the McCloskey grove at Norway Sunday. The event featured a 500 pound beer barbeetue and a noon luncheon with baked potatoes, corn on the cob, ice cream, and refreshments. Races and other sports provided afternoon entertainment.
Promoter Salkeld stacks a Friday boxing card at the Marshfield Armory. Buzz Brown vs Leroy Gibson headlines a 10 round bout with two six round and two four round bouts to entertain the crowd. Brown recently lost a state lightweight title to Gibson, with fans calling for a possible rematch. Gibson agreed to a retrial if offered.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church in Myrtle Port elected officers for the coming year on Sunday evening. Milton Schroeder was named President with Helen Gill as first vice president and Dorothy Bender as second vice president. Lila Davenport is fourth vice president, Howard Leathman secretary-treasurer, Herbert Evans and Lela June McDonald as other officers. Officers to be installed at the evening service.
All former Lowans and their families plan a big picnic Sunday July 28 at North Bend Auto Park. Those coming are invited to attend and meet others. The committee requests attendees bring their picnic basket diaper and dishes. The club will supply coffee cream and sugar.
Nellie M Hughes of Marshfield denied relief for lack of residence in Coos county. Edward Rea of Bandon denied continued relief. his wife employed and both had SERA aid. Edward Dupree of Bay Park denied relief. offered county farm care. Benjamin Golliher of Powers denied relief. offered county farm care. Mr and Mrs Nye of Myrtle Point granted an extra 92.08 per month after finding previous allowance insufficient.
Samuel Creswell Braden a 78 year old Coos county resident for 48 years died Tuesday at Maet hospital after six weeks of paralytic strokes. Born November 7 1883 in Deer years he married Louise Prey of Myrtle Point and had two children. He once ran a stage between Myrtle Point and Roseburg and later worked as a drayman and county road patrolman. Funeral to be held Friday at 2 50 PM at the Brethren church Myrtle Point with Elder Charles H Barklow. Burial at Norway cemetery.
County arrests list Lawrence Rolfe 72 charged with assault and battery at Powers with 2000 bail in Bingham 3 Myrtle Point, while Myrtle Point man held for Salem on a check for about 18 dollars with insufficient funds. Anthony E Grace 36 faces driving without a license and truck with no PAC plates, fined 5 dollars and costs on first charge and 15 dollars and costs on second.
Word reaches Myrtle Point that Tommy Hall son of Ros T J Hall minister of the Methodist Episcopal church at this city was badly cut about the face in an automobile accident near Silverton and is receiving treatment at a Silverton hospital.
FOE organizer T Turner announced an Eagles meeting in the WOW hail at Coquille Friday evening July 18 starting at o'clock. Myrtle Point and Coquille members formed one strong chapter with HQ in Coquille. Dr J D Rankin was elected president and Clarence Barten secretary, with 285 charter members aiming to beat the worlds record. Applications will be accepted at the last meeting in Coquille July 3.
A collision in the Seay morning hours sends vehicles off the road near Broadhurst. One car driven by Rosh Pelter of Myrtle Point en route to camp veers into a ditch along with two other vehicles. Police report no serious injuries.
Ten new light fiction titles arrive on the Myrtle Point library pay shelf for vacation reading. Notable entries include It's a Great World by Emilie Loring Lover's Luck by Gertrude Knevels Rainbow Glory by Hauck Glorious Thunder by Ferguson Splendor of Kagiec by Miller Or Else a Park Bench by Morris Borrowed Plumes by Wilson A Gay Family and When Yellow Leaves by Ethel Boileau and District Nurse by Faith Baldwin both national best sellers.
Local men in Medford and nearby counties establish a new group named Local Men Gueats Of Klamath Assn. The effort involves Eills Dement and Jesse Cee ee Secon Mastand with support from a regional inspector for Ceos in Curry and parts of Douglas and Clallam counties.
The 27th encampment of the Department of the United Spanish War Veterans and their auxiliary opened in Roseburg with a reception for gates and visitors. A memorial service followed under the direction of the general chairman, tee das J ft.
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