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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1937
Page
1
An incomplete transcription describes efforts to accelerate mail suggestions and meetings in a regional chamber setting. It mentions a cafe meeting, local officials, and proposals for coastal highway signs and travel routes, with references to officials and dates, but many phrases are garbled and unclear.
The MP Library announces a wide selection of new books including poetry by Maxwell, novels such as Five Little Peppers titles, nature and travel volumes, mystery ranch tales, and classic authors. Readers can explore biographies, children's series, and regional interest titles.
The Methodist Ladies Aid announces an all day cooked food sale on Saturday July 1 at the City Meat Market. Proceeds will support church activities and community programs.
A car driven by Forrest Krewson of Brewster Valley overturned on the roadside berm. The vehicle caught fire and burned while occupants Flora and Vous were not seriously injured. Krewson sustained bruises and head injuries before the trio returned home. The next morning they noted the tires and wiring may have caused the blaze.
A collision on the Mortle Port Roseburg highway left Mrs Smith of Los Angeles and her husband with serious injuries. The sedan and a light pickup collided near Mudlo Fork, sending Mrs Smith to Mast hospital with head injuries and multiple facial fractures. Mr Smith suffered facial injuries, a fractured jaw, and head trauma. Both were hospitalized with extensive injuries.
A garbled city notice reports arrests for lewd conduct during a tense incident on a date not clearly stated. One man received a fine and warning while another was arrested on unclear charges tied to a car without valid papers.
Lions Club hosts annual picnic at Citic eo ove on Norway featuring a local talent show and civic group entertainment. A national guard band from Maestfient is slated to perform and the event aims to attract at least 190 attendees with refreshments and raffle proceeds benefiting local aid efforts.
A Wednesday fire destroyed Culver Lumber mill and a Rock home near Myton, causing estimated damages of 7000 to 8000 dollars. The mill, operating 38 years under Elvarius Culver and now run by J E Culver, had no pumping equipment. Firefighters saved most household goods, and the Culver family moved across the creek. There was no insurance to cover the loss.
Coquille to host a large gathering of Coos County pioneers and representatives from Hogan and California. Program begins at noon with a dinner, music by the Coquille band, and a full schedule including nominating committee, officer elections, historian, and Governor Martin’s address.
The new Oregon State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries directs grubstake loans of up to 80 to qualified prospectors under a five year contract. Earl K Nixon, director, announces offices in Portland with plans for samples under free assay at Baker and Grants Pass laboratories. Professor Batcheller remains at Oregon State College handling mining instruction as a liaison for inquiries.
A Halls Creek man fell from a load of hay and injured his back last Thursday. He was rushed to Mast hospital where doctors found no fractured vertebrae in the upper back and expects to go home in a few days. Russe Hill and W Robison were with him and Robison will care for him until he can return home.
Thirteen students and two faculty members form the first summer season at the Institute of Marine Biology of Coos Head. Dean E. Pickard of Oregon State College chairs the organizing committee. The state board of higher education plans a visit to Marshfield July 27. A barrack has been converted into lab library and dorm. women use a cottage. Students follow dawn schedules with classes 8 am to afternoon then recreation or camp work.
A humorous column recaps eclectic local chatter naming Edgar McDaniels Gene Laird Elton Schroeder Bill Bowke Lowell Rackleff Walter Winchelling Billy Lundy Barber Barney and others. It jests about meetings minutes notes a patch over an eye and a hatless marcher, plus barbed remarks on hotel paint and fashion trends and small town personalities.
Miss Edith Lillian Schrader of Arago and Ira A Deadmond of Mc Kinley were married this morning July 22 1937 at the city hall Myrtle Point with Justice of the Peace A Dodge officiating. Sister in law Miss Viola Schrader attended the couple who plan to reside in McKinley.
The Royal Neighbors held a regular meeting choosing a picnic at Joe Mast ranch next Sunday open to all RNA members and families. A convention date is pending. A decorating contest for business houses and hotels with a prize for the most attractive window was proposed. An initiation followed, then a birthday dinner and potluck supper honoring members with birthdays in April, May and June. ninety guests attended and reported an enjoyable evening.
County court actions include deputy appointment for Miss Julia Leatherman at the county clerk’s office with a salary set. indemnity payment of 750 dollars for a cow slaughtered after a TB test. and 200 dollars owed to the state game commission for predatory animal control. Multiple arrests and probation, probate appraisals, and a large batch of marriage licenses and divorce complaints are listed along with mortgage and mining notices and a county refunding bond sale to First National Bank of Coquille.
Myrtle Point firefighters were called about 6 p.m. Friday to a hay field on the Roy Garrett ranch where hay in shocks burned. The blaze was controlled quickly and damaged about a half ton of hay. The cause is undetermined.
Myrtle Point club members hear from County Director at Townsend hall. The next meeting is set for 8 o'clock tomorrow night in Townsend hall.
A new driver caused a truck and trailer to overturn off the road while on duty. Pearce's workers spent about 11 hours righting the vehicle and returning it to the road.
Cooseberries, claimed to be gooee berries of 2% inches in circumference, were picked at the L. M. Ansen ranch along Halle creek and brought to The Herald office by Mrs Frazier Hoffman. They are on display in The Herald window.
A gravel truck hauling for the state highway project on the Myrtle Point to Roseburg road turned over while backing toward the river. The front end lodged in a treetop about 30 feet above the water, west of the Houghtaling place. A Portland wrecker tried to right it but it slipped and rolled to a gravel bar at the riverbank.
The Woman's club will serve dinner Tuesday at 6 20 PM to the Chamber of Commerce on the new concrete tennis court in the city park. The court cost about $000 and the dinner proceeds will help pay it.
Fragmentary field notes describe an afternoon incident at Salmon Mountain involving a private company and local authorities. The text mentions a project with tools and a task force, but details are unclear. No names or places are clearly readable.
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