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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
1
Jona Todd Todd and Jane Irving enter the Coos Bay Striped Bees Derby as part of the annual regatta weekend from August 9 to 41. The event marks a Northwest sailing carnival with dances, queen and court, and prize money totaling more than 634,000 dollars awarded to winners.
Funeral rites were conducted at Schreider chapel in Myrtle Point for Rev Archie Miller 46 who died after contacting a 2900 volt line while a Mountain States Power lineman near Norway Monday. Survived by his wife and three children Roy A Miller and four other relatives. This electrocution follows another line worker death near Norway in June.
Myrtle Point hosted a two day rodeo drawing large crowds over the weekend. Spectators praised the events supervised by Mac Barbour with top bucking horses set to be used at Pendleton. Phyllis Roush of Myrtle Point was crowned rodeo queen at Oaks parjon dance and rode in regal style during the celebration. The show opened with a downtown parade and officials expect final attendance figures soon. The rodeo was a financial success and the Vaque roa club plans to make it an annual event.
The Coos Curry Pioneer and Historical Association announces its annual reunion to be held in Coquille on Sunday July 28. The event features free coffee, picnic tables in Myrtle Grove, and the auditorium address by Governor Ear Snetin.
Fines were levied for illegal truck loadings by Justice of the Peace Fred Bull in Coquille. Wilbur William McCue faced overheight fines of $5 plus coats, and overweight fines of $90 plus costs. Banon Johnson Dernat received overheight fines of $96 on valuation. Bakersfield.
The candidate with two decades at the University of Oregon spent about ten days in the county meeting voters. He is noted as a writer traveler. He supports more federal funds for Oregon, coordinated state resource development for public benefit, and international policies promoting peace and global trade expansion.
Coos Bay reports a five city rat eradication plan including Myrtle Point, North Bend, Coquille, Bandon and Coos Bay. Myrtle Point officials say the city has no significant rat issue and no current plan to join the unified program.
Car license examiners from the state motor vehicle department will be at the high school recreation hall in Powers on Thursday May 1 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. A monthly call will follow after May 1. Examiners will be in Myrtle Point twice a month and at Coquille twice a month.
Start Vacation Mr and Mrs Elton Schroeder and family left Wednesday afternoon for their cabin on the Rogue River.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Marthe E. Haughton of Norway at Schroeder chapel. Interment was in Norway cemetery. Born April 7, 1880 in Weaton Oregon she died July 15 1846 after sixty years in Coos county. A Myrtle Point Methodist member. Herbert and Lawrence attended service then returned home.
Workman from Myrtle Point is injured when hit by a logging choker and admitted to Stark hospital in Coquille for treatment. Elisa Wilberger, also of Myrtle Point, is admitted for medical treatment.
Application blanks arrive for nurserymen with fees and forms noted. Blanks are received at Wol fier and available for farmers seeking to enter or renew nursery business licenses.
Youth swim classes for Myrtle Point and area begin August 18 and run for 10 days. Organized by Lions and Rotary committers with two Red Cross instructors in charge. Open to youths of all ages with registration required at Western Auto store. start date for registration not yet announced.
Camp public is invited to all services and sessions announced by Rev. Blickenstaff.
Rev H W Roberts of Medford Oregon will be the speaker at the Mieraing service at 11 o clock Sunday at the church.
George King expands ranch holdings by buying about 500 acres from Blanche and Lucy Cullen. The land lies along Catching Creek and adjoins the existing King ranch. The deal was brokered by realtor E C Roberts.
Out of hospital Rev W R Cowden who recently underwent an eye operation at McAulry hospital in Coca Bay has been released.
A four day engagement begins Sunday July 31 featuring Bing Creiby and a man in a German themed plate. The film stars in a Northwest area venue with crowds expected nightly.
A dispatch from Myrtle Point reports J11, of Ord, was struck by a car driven by Lewis Ben Tom Williams, 20, of Ord, as Williams turned at an intersection. Sherar, a Sherar, suffered a skull fracture in the collision. Williams and his passengers James Scott and John Ed Leeper of Arago escaped injury.
Rev. J. W. officiated the last rites for Tike Cook, a pioneer resident, with interment at Negway Cemetery. The services occurred last Friday at Coquille and were attended by the local community.
Church group plans Sunday services at 10 08 a m followed by a park picnic. Members will depart by truck after the service for the park gathering and group activities.
An incomplete note recalls soldiers and a married couple, highlighting a gathering at a gate in a community event. The fragment references M. P. and a wife Fealter, suggesting a ceremonial or wartime remembrance.
Coquille Schmki is reachable at the city hall in Coquille from 8 39 a m to 12 noon.
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