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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1949
Page
6
Schroeder Brothers unveil a $90 000 modern fire proof mortuary in Bandon on July 24 at 10 a m to replace the 1936 fire loss. The facility features a 150 seat chapel, a large foyer, music room, operating room, and inviting offices, with refreshments for visitors.
The article notes a building project started in 1948 with floor plans by the Schroeder brothers and design by Williams & Smead of Portland. Delays from bad weather pushed completion past the fire, with ongoing work in Coquille and services in local churches. Henry Large confirms rapid postwar population growth necessitating a rebuild at Bandon. New living quarters above the mortuary will house John Illman, an embalming graduate, who will serve Bandon and Gold Beach. Illman moved his family to Bandon on July from Seaside.
W H Rogers a former Myrtle Point resident and longtime Seattle businessman died at his Seattle home. The obituary notes his retirement and local ties, with brief biographical mentions of his career and residence.
A meat house owner died Thursday at his home 4337 University Way Seattle Washington. Services were held Saturday in Seattle with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born on a farm near Lockwood New York and taught school in the East before becoming a grain buyer in the Midwest and later moving to the Pacific coast. He left Myrtle Point for Seattle in 1. Survivors include a niece Mrs Marie Vail New York and a nephew Sumner Rogers Spokane.
Gaylord News notes visits from Mrs Gilbert's parents from Puyallup Washington and Jim Gilbert joining grandparents. Numerous relatives from Myrtle Point Redmond Cottage Grove Powers and Coos Bay share picnics dinners and weekend calls. Extended families include five generation matriarchs and travel between Medford Salem and Roseburg.
The annual meeting in Coquille will host State Senator William Walsh of Coos Bay as guest speaker with the Myrtle Point high school band, the Coquille Episcopal church choir, and the Coquille men's quartet performing. About 1000 members are urged to attend and bring basket lunches. The Coquille Flower club debuts a display in the Community building alongside the Pioneer meeting and the First National bank displays Oregon scenic photos. Mrs. Stella Breuer and Rex returned to Portland after visiting the Paul Breuer home.
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