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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1938

Page

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Court House Grants Right-Of-Way And Network Of Local Actions

The county court grants AicKenna Lumber one year right-of-way across section 2 at South c cost $14 Establish road plats for Chaney Crossing and North Fork Coopers Bridge roads. Mra John Nadine of Roseburg receives $30 monthly indigent soldiers aid. Taxes: Federal Land Bank Spokane property relief due to late check. Sentences: Hutchinson 90 days for bogus checks with good behavior. Gilbert Bogard 30 days plus $10 monthly. Willard Norris 60 days with $20 immediate and $10 monthly thereafter. Walter Hughes contempt dismissed after settlement. Frank Sachet ordered $30 monthly state compensation. Divorces granted for Lee O Gilmore and Abbie A Huntley. Mary E Lockwood divorce from Fred M Lockwood. On the docket: Evans Products Co. v Coquille Log & Lumber Co. trial set. Richfield Oil v Park judgment for $2342 plus costs.

AicKenna Lumber Company South c John Nadine Roseburg Soldiers and Sailors Federal Land Bank of Spokane Hutchinson Jai Jasinia M Bogard Gilbert Bogard Willard Norris Dora Norris Walter Hughes Marlon H Hughes Frank Sechet Ellen Sachet Willard F Boyd Deocrees Lee O Nina M Gilmore Abbie A Hair H Huntley Mary E Lockwood Fred M Lockwood Evans Products Company Coquille Log and Lumber Company Richfield Oil Corporation Foy R Park

Homemakers Fleet Officers For Year

Two out of state cars collided on the Myrtle Point Roseburg highway about four miles east of Remute Glen. Drivers Jamison of Colorado and Deva of California were in the crash. One car veered and crossed the yellow line to avoid the other, but the rear of that car was struck by the oncoming vehicle. No serious injuries reported.

Myrtle Point Roseburg Remute Glen Jamison Coaloado Baringa Colo Carl Deva Iifornia

City Arrests Include Fines For No Clearance And Drunkness

CEB Hensley was stopped Saturday for lacking clearance rights and fined $3 plus costs. Dr. Daubenspeck received $3 fine and costs Saturday for no operator license in his possession. Barker was arraigned Wednesday on a drunkenness charge and fined $10.

Ceb Hensley Dr. Daubenspeck Barker

Governor Closes Coos County Forest Areas Over Fire Hazard

Governor Charlies H Martin proclaims a closure of forest areas in Coos County due to high fire risk from logging debris and humid conditions. Areas include Coos Bay Lumber Company operations and Johnson Mountain region near Curry County. Permits allow limited entry with strict fire safety rules until December 30.

Charlies H Martin Coos Bay Curry County Johnson Mountain Powers Range Ookout Bolivar

Mine Operators Sign Agreement On Muddy Water Control

Hydraulic miners along the Rogue river drainage sign a closing down pact from July 1 to November 1 to stop piping muddy water into streams. The deal, aimed at appeasing fishing and recreation interests, follows an injunction suit by Curry County in 1937 and excludes dredge operations. About 35 operators have signed, with near total cooperation expected.

Rogue River Curry County Operaton Lower River Coope Otion

Hennessey to Perform at VFW Hall Saturday Night

Pat Hennessey and his band will play for a dance at the VFW hall Saturday evening. Hennessey has performed there for the past two Saturdays and patrons have enjoyed the music.

Pat Henneases Wll VFW Hall Hennessey Ho!l Thare

Local Society Events Highlight Community Gatherings

Ninety and Nine members met at the Church of Christ for a birthday dinner after a Wednesday session. Ed Allen hosted a turkey dinner with several guests including the Osborne and Allen families. Church services outdoors in Norway featured a basket dinner for about 75. The Octagon club reviewed Free Land by Rose Walder Lane and hosted husbands at a potluck. Floyd Beal celebrated his fourth wedding anniversary with friends. Methodist Ladies planned a bake sale for July 30 at the City Meat Market after their meeting at Mrs John Arnold’s home.

Church of Christ Hattie Hatcher Rebecca Adams McCloskey Grove Norway Mra Floyd Mrs Berry Adies John Arnold

Local Happenings in Myrtle Point and Surrounding Towns

Local notes list visits and trips by residents of Coquille Myrtle Point and nearby towns. Several families from Marshfield, Port Orford, Salem and Tacoma traveled to see relatives and enjoy weekends at beaches, rivers, and homes.

County Homemaker Officers Elected at July Meeting

At the county committee session July 13 in Corvallis officers were elected: chairman Mrs Lela McCue vice chairman Mrs Jeasie Ingram secretary treasurer Mrs Esthér Deadmond and project leaders include Mrs Mary Bones Mrs Everett Messerie Grace Rackieff Jesse Ingram and Gertrude D Boer. A homemaker camp is planned at Lake Cleonox August 2 to 7 with final registration July 38. All women are urged to register soon.

Sager Corvallis Lela McCue Jeasie Ingram Esthér Deadmond Mesdames Mary Lake Cleonox

Bowling Alley Closes as Manager Relocates to Coast

Edward Rustvold former proprietor of the Myrtle Point Bowling Alley moved his family to the Driftwood Inn on the Coast highway north of North Bend and now operates the inn with his wife. Bills Osborne said the alley would stay closed for about a week and then he would run it himself or sell it.

Edward Rustvold Myrtle Point Driftwood Inn Coast Highway North Bend Rustvold Bills Osborne Herald Reporter

Property Transfers and Easements in Oregon Areas

A series of land transactions and rights of way across multiple Oregon locales including Myrtle Point Coquille Coquille River area and nearby towns. Transfers cover sections 11 15 24 30 35 36 with buyers such as Inez A Lusk Minnie Co Lusk Earth Sam Harris Gretchen King W Duld and Chase Schruune, plus easements for pipe lines near Cooper Bridge and along Elk Creek. Prices and precise parcels vary, with filings referencing Border and Bendw Extension and various additions.

Geo. L. Jennings E. Beckwith H McNamee Jonhnson Creek Poverty Guch Powess John Lusk Inez A Lusk Minnie Co. Lusk and Earth Sam Harris Gretchen King Secton 11 Crusper Bridge Wea Kenster Creek Geo Mullen Pipe Realty Cooper Bridge Jess Craon Jok Bridge Broadbent Mary L. Wise H. A Wise Ella Black Coquille J Leroy Starr J W Lou Starr Leroy Starr Joseph W Cora Leggett Omar Sell Gilbert Frank Gulber Edward T Leggett Charlie H. Leggett Smith Myrtle Print

Forty Kennels At Fair For Mutts

Forty kennels at the county fair house mutts and some pureblood dogs while the show is a social exhibit. Dr J W Harrison will oversee the event as dogs enter to show off their favorite pooches.

J W Harrison

Warner Bros Bar Ads On Screen Of Theaters

Joseph Bernhard of the Warner Brothers circuit says films sponsored by the company will not feature in theater programs if a newspaper ad policy is phased in He notes the public place for paid advertising is the paper and that ads will replace short features, affecting patronage as audiences accept longer advertising blocks.

Warner Bros Ersady Warner Brothers Joseph Bernhard Atinger Bernhard Avay

Marriage Licenses Report From Coos County

John Anderson and Durthsof Cox of Lakeside married July 9 by Rev Howard Gravbes at the Coquille home. Alfred H Freemar and a partner of Bandon wed July 10 by W oHOM at the home of the justice in Coos City. Iva N Jacobson of Lakeside, Thomas of North Hoe wed July 12 by Rey He 4 Graybeal at the Methodist church. Joseph R Miller of Meridian and Alma Messick of Colusut married Friday by Rex H R Craybeal at the home of the minister.

John Anderson Durthsof Cox Howard Gravbes Coquille Alfred H Freemar I H Bandon W Ohom Justice Coast Iva N Jacobson Akes Jovee Bo Thomas North Hoe Joseph R Miller Meridian Alma Messick Colusut Rex H R Craybeal Mir

Residence Change Saturday Vern Borklow Moves to Rollenhough House

Vern Borklow moved Saturday to the Rollenhough house in the north southeastern part of town. The relocation relocates him within local residential area, details indicate a domestic occupancy change.

Vern Borklow Rollenhough

Preschool Clinic Tuesday July 26

A pre school clinic led by Dr C O Cavite and Mra Ethel I Her at Coquille county health department partir Tuesday July 20 at 1320 PM at the Junior High School. Junior Woman's Club members assist. Children aged four to six entering grade school this fall urged to attend to help Floyd Summers plan the fall term. Children who are six by Oct 1 are eligible to enter.

C O Cavite Ethel I Coquille County Junior Woman's Club Floyd Summers

Former MP Girl Wed In Roseburg Sunday July 17

Former Myrtle Point resident M s Jeune DeCuman Rissberger married Mor W Mstis at St Josephs Catholic Church Roseburg in a Sunday ceremony. Father Edmona spoke as bridesmaids and guests from Grants Pass Palompa Yorcolia and Myrtle Point attended. The bride, formerly of Myrtle Point, wore a grey dress, and a four tier wedding cake was cut at the reception at Clarence Barretts home for 32 guests.

Girl Roseburg M.s Jeune DeCuman Rissberger John Rissberger Kiyrtie Point Mor W Mstis F* Josephs Catholic Church Edmona John Russberger M. Bor Hubert Missberger Brathe Ite Ty de Worthcoming Clarence Barrett Clarence Bartlett MPHS Cabin A Gould Bert Gould Brewster Valley Myrtle Point Cecil Barker Spokane, Wash E C Barker Edgar Richard Rosemary Roberta

Pedestrian Struck by Car Near Bridge

Fred Campher, pedestrian between Myrtle Point and Bridge, was struck by a car driven by Norman Chappel around 9 30 am Thursday. Campher was walking along the left side when the vehicles met. he sustained slight bruises and was taken to Mast hospital.

Fred Campher Myrtle Point Bridge Norman Chappell Campher Thehappel Aguether Comng Mast Hospital

Local Man Owner Of $50,000 Claim

Ro M Harris an owner of a meteorite claim in this section is linked to rumors of a telegram offering him 50 000 dollars Harrington reportedly received the message by mistake Harrison declined to say much beyond hoping for a larger sum for his find and noted the telegram’s origin.

Ro M .Bob? Harrisan Harrison D.arge Harrington

Probate filings reveal Reiher estate and adoptions in process

Leonard and Hugo Reiher execute the Mary Herman Reiher will with probate admitted July 14. Appraisers Algile Hanson Arthur Nelson and Chase McCullouch value the estate at 3500 real and 800 personal. Heirs include ten McClellan siblings. Donna Louise Whitett adoption papers filed by George and Eleanor McClellan. Mary Joann Cosner adoption petition by Thomas and Hazel Benham.

Louise Whisett Harold and Glenns Whitsett Gold Beach Thomas H Hazel Benham Yaiuven Mary Joann Cosner Irene Bessie Cosner Marshfield

Council Sponsors PWA Project For Street Repairs

At the bi monthly council meeting presided by Mayor E Carker an ordinance to grade Border Bender and Fairview streets was approved. The council also passed a resolution to sponsor a WPA project to build concrete sidewalks and curbs where property owners desire them. Authorization for Lids allowed ordering 252% feet of gum treated base and pipe for a water main from near the pumping plant to the spring. Councilmen present were Sam Breuer D N McNair T G Sumerlin and Marlin Evans.

E Carker

Visiting and returning residents share news and travel

Palo Alto guest Edith Bynon visits two weeks with Miss Martha Huling. Mrs Mary Thompson and Mrs Ethel Rogg return from Eugene after funeral. Mrs Mainard Bond leaves for Bandon. Mrs Dre Willoughby and Max Dean of Watsonville and Mrs M B Pressey of Coalinga visit Warren Deyoe’s relatives in town. Several locals host or visit at the Rover and Lange homes while others travel to Tecoma, Portland, and San Francisco. Religious leaders tour bay district and approve church construction in Bandon.

Edith Bynon Palo Alto Calif Martha Huling Mary Thompson Ethel Rogg Eugene L. E Thompson Elmira Dre Willoughby Max Dean Watsonville Calif M B Pressey Coalinga Calif Warren Deyoe Deyoe

Coos County Caravan Plans Completed for Sunday July 24

Final arrangements are made for the Coos county caravan traveling Sunday July 24 with trips along the Rogue River from Gold Beach to Agnes, organized by the Myrtle and Chamber of Commerce. Low rates aided by Ray 4, a lunch at 50 cents, and coordination with Powers coach and Gold Beach boat landings to ensure timely departure. County judges from Southern Oregon join the caravan for an annual Gold Beach meeting.

Coos County Cara Aytty Curry County Myrtle Ant Chamber of Commerce Ray 4 Rogue Motor Heat Service Larry Lucas Rogue River Gold Beach Agnesa Secretary of Chamber Commerce Els Agnes Souther Oregon Agness

Postmaster Permanently Appointed for Broadbent Office

July 12 notice confirms W E Newbury of Broadbent is named postmaster on a permanent basis after serving since April 1 on a temporary permit. Postmaster General James A Farley sent the formal appointment letter.

E. Newbury Broadbent James A. Farley Newbury

District Brethren Conference to Meet at Camp Myrtlewood

The Church of The Brethren district conference gathers at Camp Myrtlewood three miles south of Bridge on Rock Creek from July 26 to 31. Opening Monday night July 25 features a large home and glowing fire for informal fellowship. Out of state leaders include Amsey Bollinger and D A C LaFollette with Rev Jay W Eller guiding sessions.

Church of the Brethren Camp Myrtlewood Bridge On Rock Creek Churches of the Brethren Oregon Stanley Keller Newberg Amsey Bollinger India D A. C LaFollette LaVerne College Calif Jay W Eller Wenatchee Wash Jay Eller

Cooked Food Sale by Methodist Ladies Aid Saturday

The Methodist Ladies Aid will hold a cooked food sale on Saturday July 30 at 10:30 am at the City Meat Market. They offer a variety of prepared dishes for community members to purchase.

Methodist Ladies Aid

Miss Helen Whitaker Sails Home From China on Furlough

Mrs Bele Whitaker learns her daughter Miss Helen Whitaker, a teacher in Chang Cha, China, arrives on the Empress of Russia at Victoria July 26. Seattle friends will meet her, then bring her to Portland for a family reunion on July 28. The yearlong furlough follows years in China, with a large International train trip from Chang Cha to Canton among 250 travelers.

Bele Whitaker Helen Whitaker Chang Cha China Victoria Seattle Portland Mrs Whitaker J E Whitaker Sernex Miss Whitaker Canton

Wool Show Awards Highlight Coos County Fair

Winners from the Coos County fair included Ruth Dees of Bandon and Jack Wilson of Bandon taking first in medium and coarse wool classes respectively for the Pacific Cooperative Wool Growers in Portland. Other honors went to Smith Bros. of Bandon for best buck, Elwood Young of Gaylord for best market lamb in 4-H, and multiple exhibitors from Besden Gaylord Myrtle Point and Coquille for market lamb pens and single market lamb prizes. Continued on page 6.

Grelle The Pacific Ruth Dees Bandon Jack Wilson Pacific Cooperative Wool Growers Portland L. H. Pearce Coos County Smith Bros Elwood Young Gaylord Jay Weterman J. R. Fraser Besden Fay Young Bill Daniels J A. Davenport Myrtle

Presbyterian Choir Social Time At Mrs Lafferty Home

A brief church report notes the Presbyterian choir held a rehearsal last Wednesday and, in the absence of the president, Miss Zella May Moon presided. Refreshments were served, music funds discussed, and plans mentioned for a forthcoming show or pacate. Delegates and members outlined next meetings.

Hoir Presbyterian Alice Lafferty Lafferty Thomas (Everin R W_ Schaad Zella May Moon Henry Schroeder

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