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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
1
The bank, highly rated in the state, will host an open house from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on July 31. Dement noted the event, inviting the public to visit and learn about the bank's services.
The thirty eighth annual District 13 Rebekah Assembly convention met July 9 at the J O O F hall in North Bend bringing together officers from Coos county lodges including North Bend Mamie Coquille Western Star Coos Bay Ocean Bandon Powers and Myrtle Point. The event featured officer introductions an address of welcome by Beth Anderson and a response by Carolyn Johnson plus a secret work contest won by Ruth Holbrook and a tribute drill by Ocean Rebekah Lodge members.
Hy hy Hy Bekah Lodge announces new officers for the coming year. Chairwoman Ruth Beyers from Coquille District No 20 presided. Vice chair Harriet Scheer from West jem Star No 27 Coos Bay served. Secretary Florabel Booker Mamie No 20 Coquille and Treasurer Elvire Carmichael Mamne No 30 Coquille were seated. Appointed officers include Warden Marjorie Cook Ocean No 128 Bandon and Conductor Jane t Burch Chapelall No 231 Powers with Rose Jewett Una No 190 Myrtle a O.
The Coos-Curry Pioneer and Historical Association set July 25 for the annual picnic at Coquills Myrtle Grove near the Community building. A reception greets attendees. a program and museum hours are planned. cream and refreshments to be served.
Rev Richard Cochran announces the Presbyterian Children’s Bible Camp at Camp McKinley will convene Monday July 26 with 35 to 40 children ages 10 to 15 leaving Myrtle Point at 4:00 PM and returning Sunday August after camp ends at 3:30 PM. Camp staff includes Rev Cochran supervisor Cliff Alsen director four counselors and one cook.
Crosswalks in the city were painted last Sunday by a crew led by Bert Pearson with Dwight Culver and Huntley’s Spray Painting. The update urges residents to clear paths for safety as Chief Harold Prince Horn asks motorists to use crosswalks, noting the work at Corners Currie.
Robert Peterson son of Mr and Mrs Ed Peterson of Powers was run over by a train near the Roas store in Powers Wednesday at about 11 30 Am He lost one foot below the ankle and the other leg was mangled He was taken to the local hospital by Harold Ross a Powers merchant Hospital officials say he rests easily and no further amputations are planned Ed Peterson was previously injured in a speeder wreck near Peters and is at the hospital for his son's care.
Harry Collier Arnago filed for one of two water rights in the county clerk’s office this past week, the first water right transactions completed in three years. The certificate grants Irrigation water from the Coquille River while the other certificate awards Ford Knight North Bend domestic and irrigation water from an unnamed creek tributary to Coos Bay. The last certificates were on April 3, 1945, with 26 filed that day. Collier may draw up to 60 cubic feet per second for about 48 acres, Knight up to 60 cfs for domestic and a like amount for irrigation of 492 acres.
Dr Bull told a Chamber of Commerce dinner that the Marshall Plan would restore normal exports and imports for the United States and help steady factory employment. He cited England’s large trade with the US, wartime costs, and argued for strong U.S. stance toward Communism while noting Britain’s potential alliance and military capacity. About 45 people attended.
A cooperative program with Coos County Health Department begins to address rat problems in Myrtle Point. W E Nelson, county rodent control supervisor, says a representative will be in town each Thursday afternoon and residents should leave their names at the city recorder’s office to contact him.
Dufford O'Brien of Coos Bay Lumber Company at Eden Ridge was seriously injured Wednesday about 11 am when a tree fell on him. He was reported in critical condition at the local hospital with internal, shoulder and head injuries after being carried from Powers by Jack Flater.
Myrtle Point Fire Chief Marlin Evans attended the Coos County Firemen's Association meeting in North Bend on Tuesday evening.
A Harmony Flats survey shows residents and city council members reviewing proposed boundary lines for annexation. Discussion highlighted lower fire insurance rates and shared tax implications if both districts are on the ballot, with bus service arguments from opponents.
Ada Lemon announces retirement after more than three years as local news and society editor at the Myrtle Point Herald. She plans to leave Saturday morning for Spokane Washington to make her home.
Dr E R Gurney has been added to the Mast hospital staff this week. A University of Oregon graduate, he attended the University of Oregon Medical School in Portland and served in the Navy Medical Department during the last war. He is married with twin boys aged 14 months.
Chief of Police Harold Horn says city ordinance 588 section 2 enforcement will be strict. Double parking and curbside infractions will be closely checked as motorists cooperate in Myrtle Point.
Fire Chief Marlin Evans announced the installation of a new siren at City Hall after purchasing the old siren from surplus in Portland. The outdated siren could not be heard across much of the city, and the replacement cost about 150 dollars delivered, though list price was 350 dollars.
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