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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1941

Page

2

Chrome ore boom urged by Curry County miner at Coquille meeting

Win Dailey a Myr e Point mining engineer told Coquille delegates that a sizable new industry may be in early stages of development. Dailey, who recently shipped chrome ore to Pittsburgh for defense industry mills, cites rich chrome deposits in Curry County. Geologist Les Child backs the push for federal road work to access northern Curry and Rogue River deposits.

Dailey Myr Coquille Coos County Deiley Dshe Gold Beach Curry County Pittsburgh Eastern Steel Mills Defense Industries Les Child Coos and Curry Dustry Curry Rogue River Osiley Cope

Japan’s Gamble on Indo China and World War Shift

The piece argues Japan faces bankruptcy without allied victory for Hitler. It suggests Japan, pressured by Germany, will seize Indo China from France, then strike at Singapore and Dutch East Indies. It warns of large looming actions in the coming weeks.

Dis Fisher United ‘States Britain Far East Hitler Japan China Germany Singapore Dutch East India

Real Estate Brokers Roberts Open Local Office

LA and E C Roberts prepare to start a real estate business offering attentive service for farm and city properties. County Supt. Bunch visited town Monday on return from schools inspection in upper river districts.

E C Roberts Bunch Upper River Districts

City approves gravel and oil paving on Spruce Street

Landlord Thos D Guerin and N G W Perkins gain city council permission to test gravel and oil paving on Spruce Street at Fifth Street corners. Several loads of gravel already hauled. Also notes a birth: born Monday July 7 to Mr and Mrs Will McNair a daughter.

Thos D Guerin N G W Perkins Cty Council Spruce Street Fifth Street Will -McNair

Billings Attend Bay Weekend. Local Weddings Also Reported

Twenty years ago on July 21 1921 Mr and Mrs E J Billings visited the Bay with their daughter Miss Mariel Billings. Lyle Noster of Bridge and Miss Thelma Lee Daugherty of Salem wed in the city at Court Street Christian Church with Rev Ralph Putnam officiating. Jack Mayse conducted a business visit at the Bay cities yesterday.

E. J Billings the Bay Mariel Billings Lyle Noster Bridge Thelma Lee Daugherty Salem

Kring and Russell Travel News From Early Summer

Mr and Mrs Ralph Kring plan to arrive Sunday from a two week vacation that included Yellowstone Park. Mr and Mrs Elmer Russell departed Sunday for Fresno California to visit Mr Russell’s brother.

Suly Ralph Kring Yellowstone Park Elmer Russell Fresno California Russell

Barker Jewelers Echo Family Reunion Mentioned

Louie Folsom once with Barker Jewelry visits the Barkers as plans to bring Mr. Russell's mother back are discussed.

Mr. Russell Louie Folsom Barker Jewelry Store Coquille Barkers

Local social notes and visits across Coos Bay region

Sitkum Ry Mrs Almee Wikea and family travel to Portland for Rosalie’s rheumatic fever treatment. Numerous gatherings include Minor Mead adding an extension and hosting meals, plus visits among the Laird, Wilson, Jenkins, Clinton, and Turner families from Roseburg to Coos Bay areas.

Almee Wikea Louis Laird Rosalie Portland Lowell Spagle Heard Stoop Jack Hultin Bullards Chester Bullard Bill Carlson Quincy Corrie Mary Bien Fogie Archie Foraythe Spokane Washington Frank Bates Mead Forsythe Oscar Durrell Harold Mullen Charlene Coquille Linden Jenkins Kelly Clinton Myrtle Point Minor Mead John Wilson Archie Wilson Shirley Travis Roseburg C. M W A Nickason Fern Tarrie Nickason Lula Mae Murl Laird C M Coos Bay

Dora By Mrs O G Bunch

Dora July 24 special notes visits and travels of the Bunch family and friends from Coquille Fairview Florence Astoria and Roseburg with extended stays and a Grange picnic attendance in Lee Oregon involve Gail Bunch A J Mayse and multiple relatives

O. G. Bunch Dora Don Burch Coquille Gail Bunch Louise Crumsey Fairview A. J Mayse Haze Bolin Esther Florence H G Butterfield Barbara Alhambra Calif Astoria C A. Gearhart Bolinand Miss Butterfield Robert Ison Bunchs

Methodist and Brethren Church Services and Activities

Methodist pastor Rev T Pryor leads Sunday school at 10 am on Bible letters theme with worship at 1 am and Epworth League at 7 pm. Rev Hegh Mitchellmore leads 10 am Bible school and 11 am worship on God Bless America. no evening service in July and August. Mitchelmore to speak at Arago at 10 am. church picnic July 29 at Mastgrove with games and treasure hunt. Brethren church services displaced for District Conference with 9:45 pm Sunday school and 2 pm worship led by Prof Robert Tully of LaVerne College.

Epworth Hegh T Mitchellmore Bible School G Sumerhn America Mitchelmore Arago Mastgrove Church OF the Brethren F. H. Barr Camp Bridge On Rock Creek Robert Tully LaVerne College iCalif

Closing Service At Conference Sunday Evening

The closing service of the conference will be Sunday evening at 7 45. Miss Anetta Mow, recently returned from India, will attend and a gathering with invitations extended to all attendees will follow.

Anetta Mis India

Coos County Boy Writes of Alaska

Selden and Mrs Warner of Southfork share a son Roland in Palmer Alaska who describes life there. He builds a 12 foot boat plans to add a car engine, hunts and fishes, notes salmon runs and cannery work, and reports long daylight in Alaska.

Coos County Alaska Mra. Selden Warner Southfork Roland Palmer

NYA Vocational Training Starts in Coquille for County Youth

A NYA training school opened Monday at Coquille high school with Mrs Gene Norton as teacher. Courses include typing shorthand spelling and filing for 13 local youths from Myrtle Point Coquille and Bandon. Classes run 1 to 5 pm on Monday Wednesday and Friday this month and twice weekly next month.

NYA Coos County Coquille High School Gene Norton Coquille Myrtle Point Coquille and Bandon Henry Meyer Marshfield Oregon

Oregon dairymen push for higher production in region

Brent Starcher of the Medford Production Credit Association reports dairy farmers in Southwestern Oregon are heeding Secretary Wickard’s call for increased milk output. Loans are being sought to expand herds and fund feed, with milk destined for cheese, evaporated milk, or milk powder. Some funds support buying better feeding stock to raise both total and per-animal production. A Portland veteran, Harry W Strahorn, reconnected with old Myrtle Point acquaintances while in town.

Oregon Wickard Brent Starcher Medford Starcher Harry W Strahorn Portland Myrtle Point

National Dairy Council launches butter nutrition research

The National Dairy Council funds a United States study on butter and dairy products, citing New Zealand and other nations eating more butter. Leading scientists from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Johns Hopkins, and Chicago universities will explore butter fat growth factors and vitamin A contribution, with a projected $100,000 research budget.

United States New Zealand Australia Canada United Kingdom National Dairy Council American Dairy Association America George C. Burr University of Minmesota EB Hart Department of Biochemiatry University of Wisconsin Etry Johns Hopkins University Depart University Et Chienge Ioana $ S Feesor Mayo Cita

Eight Couples Licensed To Wed At Coquille

Eight couples received marriage licenses in the past week with three divorces filed. Notable licenses include Robert Car Baker and Bettie Jean Cox of Marshfield.umer brewste of Myrtle Point and Jean Woody of Douglas. Daniel Steinmetz and Jane Joyce Crouse of Coquille. Clarence Edwin Henry and Dorris Etta Wing of Marshfield. Ames Wayne Hawkins and Pearl Goldie Calhoun of North Bend. Edward N. Buckles of Marshfield and Dorothy Phyllis Leek of West Linn. Russell Collis and Charlotte May Neely of North Bend. Jasper Steven Giberson and Ruby E Murrie of Bandon.

Robert Car Baker Bettie Jean Cox Marshfield Wlliam Burgoyne St Methodist Parsonage Marshfield -Umer Brewste Myrtle Point Jean Woody Douglas Duuot Chutes G Brown Leenses Daniel Steinmetz Jane Joyce Crouse Coquille Clarence Edwin Henry Dorris Etta Wing Ames Wayne Hawkins Pearl Goldie Calhoun North Bend Edward N. Buckles Dro Dorothy Phyllis Leek West Linn Russell Collis Charlotte May Neely Jasper Steven Giberson Ruby E Murie Bandon

New Oregon Hunting Regulations Curtail Rifle Use

The Oregon State Game Commission warns rifles may not be used to hunt China pheasants and other upland birds during the fall season. Shotguns must be plugged to three rounds for upland birds and buck or bird shot is barred for big game. Elk hunting requires muzzle energy above 1700 foot pounds.

China Oregon State Game Commission Pew

Caliber Limits on Cartridge Energy at 100 Yards

A specification notes that bullets under 30 calibre are allowed only when the cartridge delivers at least 1,400 foot pounds of energy at 100 yards or the bullet weight is 150 grains or more. The text frames this as a restriction on firearm ammunition.

Honor Roll at University of Oregon Tops Record 185

Eugene July 22 Special Excitement over the national emergency did not deter students at the University of Oregon from posting a record 185 on the honor roll for the past term. Assistant registrar C L Constance announced the list with a 3.5 GPA minimum. Doris M Jones daughter of Arthur R Jones of Myrtle Point completed honor roll work as a freshman majoring in journalism.

University of Oregon Eugene C L. Constance Doris M Jones Arthur R Jones Myrtle Point

Local Notes and Arrivals Round Myrtle Point Visit

Local brief lists visitors alight in Myrtle Point including Lon Braden and Augusta Braden hosting relatives from Hub vard and others from California and Eugene. New bookkeeper Jacqueline Bon started at McClelland Watson sawmill with office on west Maple street. Visitors from Tulare and Eugene spend time with Radabaugh and Marsters relatives before returning home.

Lon Braden Hubvard Myrtle Point Augusta Breden Califernls J F Monroe Tulare California E Marsters Catching Creek Jacqueline Bon McClelland Watson West Maple Street

Defense Bonds Stamps Aid Nation's Guard Effort

A wartime notice promoting Defense Bonds and Stamps issued by the department. It urges purchase at banks or post offices to support national defense and public savings during the homefront effort.

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