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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1935

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Local Notices and Names From A Deteriorated Page

Fragmentary OCR lists several personal names and places including Warren Davis Ella P Davis R MH Creager Lela V ae St. beck Sunset City Mrs Ora Wellman Othe Cand Winattred with unclear actions or dates. The readable items suggest a local notices column naming residents and locales without full context.

Aga HH Warren Davis Wits Ella P. Davis Kett Coquille Jeme R. MH Creager Lela V St. Beck Sunset City

Last Rites for Frank Davis Held in Myrtle Point

Frank Davis a longtime Myrtle Point businessman and civic figure died Sunday night from heart complications. Born 1868 near Garfield, he lived in Coquille and Myrtle Point most of his life, served on the city council, and left a large family including two sons Frank and Paul and four daughters. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Lehroeder Funeral Home with interment at Nor.

Myrtle Point Cea Frank Davis Davis Legion Ofriends Albert Frank Davis Garfield Titan Bertha Fenton Coquille Davis Paul Weeck Lehroeder Barklow Nor

Stroke Sufferer in West Norway Hospitalized at Home

Frice Robison, recently laid off from hard labor, suffered a stroke Monday while shopping at a local grocery in West Norway. He remains seriously ill and is slowly recovering at home as physicians link the stroke to overexertion during a period of heart trouble.

Whale Frice Robison West Norway Robison

Pneumonia Victim Shows Marked Improvement

Mrs Frank Hazelwood, struck by pneumonia about ten days ago, remained critical this week with oxygen support. Her sons Scout and Merle Hazelwood arrived from Portland late Monday and reported immediate improvement, with her condition gradually stabilizing and she progressing well.

Frank Hazelwood Ville 'Scout Merle Portland

Sisters Lead Catholic Schooling Visit Here

Sister Anne Kathleen of Medford and Sister Aurelia Ann of St Monica in Marshfield conduct classes at St Ann Chapel in Myrtle Point for Catholic children. The sisters are staying with Mrs Frank Young during their stay.

Anne Kathleen Medford Aurelia Ann St Monica Marshfield St Ann Chape MyrQe Point Mra Frank Young

Former Resident Paul Worsham Visits Myrtle Point

Paul Worsham of Portland spent Friday through Monday in Myrtle Point visiting his mother Effie Worsham brother Fordyce Worsham and sister C A Burnett Wortham. He earlier ran a business with his brother here about ten years ago and had worked for Bud Emery prior to that.

Paul Worsham Portland Myrtle Point Mra Effie Worsham Fordyce Worsham Mra C A Burnett Wortham Bud Emery

Dinner Honors Birthday in Small Town Social

Mr and Mrs James Albee entertained Tuesday evening with a dinner honoring Miss Ruth Barton on her birthday anniversary. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lewellen, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mullen, Will Lundy, the honoree, Miss Barton, and the hosts.

James Albee Ruth Berton Lloyd Lewellen Lawrence Mullen Will Lundy Miss Barton Albee

Outing and Picnic at Warner Camp

A Sunday outing and picnic were held at the Ellis Warner camp along the river south of Powers. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J H McCloskey, Elizabeth Lett of Norway, Daniel Marsters of Fugene, Mrs J M Wagner, Audra Wagner, Clarence Strong of Broadbent, Mrs Bruce Henry and baby of Powers, Mrs uy De ment, Mrs E W Hermann, Mise Gide Diets of Myrtle Point.

Ellis Warner Powers J H McCloskey Elizabeth Lett Norway Daniel Marsters J M Wagner Audra Wagner Clarence Strong Broadbent Bruce Henry Baby Uy Dement E. W. Hermann Mise Gide Myrtle Point

Local Happenings in Marshfield and Nearby

Mrs Glen Neidelgh and Mrs James Albee visited Marshfield on Friday. Bonnie Morey returned home after a two week stay with Mrs Elbert Schroeder of Bandon. Mr and Mrs W W Wilson, Robert Young and Cecil Barker made a business trip to Portland and back. George Edminister and family from Coquille were dinner guests of Gus Breuer. Bryan Deckman of Myrtle Creek visits Bert Pearson this week for the postmasters convention in Coos Bay. Mrs Emily Miller and Mrs Ernest Luthy lunched with Mrs Walter Sykes. Mr and Mrs C VY Querin and son Thomas left for Los Angeles after visiting. Miss Esther Guerin accompanied them. Mr and Mrs F Garrett and Florence Querin drove near Bandon on the coast. Mrs Otto Parry and two children visit Marshfield this week. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Lamb of Merced and Miss Clara Davis of Los Angeles stayed at the Garrett home en route home after Alaska trip. Mrs Lester Dement and daughter Elizabeth and Miss Iris Stanzen spent a night at Bandon beach cabin. Powers visitor Mrs Raleigh Greene went to Powers and stays with Dr Ralph Milne. Mrs John Rissberger and Leone, plus Mrs H Shaw of California, visit Marshfield. Frank Young joined a business trip.

Paper Cuts Cause Eye Injury in Sitkum Woman

Mrs Carrie Nickason of Sitkum endured a painful eye injury after a paper edge cut the eyeball. Her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs W A Nickason transported her to a Coquille physician for treatment.

Carrie Nickason Sitkum Ben Nickason W A. Nickason Coquille

Oregon State Fair Showed Progress Across State

Governor Charles H. Martin urged Oregonians to support the fair and invite out of state guests. The premium list highlighted the fair as a showcase for state products from herds flocks orchards fields gardens and industries and as a driver of competition quality and efficiency. The event ran from August 31 to September 7 and aimed to reflect statewide progress and abundance.

Charles H Martin Oregon

Stricken Woman Gains Steadily At Myrtle Point

Mrs A T Dillon of Portland came to Myrtle Point to be with her mother Mrs Mary Miller who suffered a stroke a fortnight ago and is showing steady gain. Mrs Alvin Billings of Arago, another daughter, is staying with her mother at Coquille hospital where her own recovery from a gall bladder operation three months ago is slow.

Dillon Portland Myrtle Point Mary Miller Spruce Street Alvin Billings Arago

Coos and Curry Pioneers Picnic in Coquille

The Coos and Curry county pioneers will meet in Coquille this Sunday July 28 for a picnic dinner at the community building in the city park. Attendees are asked to bring their own baskets.

Coos Curry County Coquille

Coquille Store Robbery Reported at J C Penney

Sheriff investigated a Tuesday night burglary at the Coquille J C Penney store after a skylight entry. Cash register short by 21 dollars and 56 cents as clues and officers followed the case.

J C Penney Coquille

Rebekah Lodge Initiates Nora Husposka in County Session

Rebekahs initiate Mrs Nora Husposka during a regular lodge session Monday evening. About 40 members attended and plans were discussed for the county convention set for Thursday August 29. A social time followed the business meeting.

Mra Nora Husposka Rebekah Lodge

Local Bicyclists Take Long Trip

Edwin Rackleff of Marshfield and his cousin Hugh Rackleff completed a 500 mile round trip from Myrtle Point to near Seattle in five days. The journey featured brisk scenery and speed as key elements of the tour.

Edwin Hugh Rackleff Marshfield Pacific Northwest Broad Alse Acenery Speed Rackleff Pointa Seattle Myrtle Point

Teacher Resigns for Higher Pay at Sandy

Miss Helen Vincent home economics teacher at Myrtle Point High School resigns and takes a similar post at Sandy. The move brings a significant salary increase.

Helen Vincent Myrtle Point High School Sandy Miss Vincent

County Tax Sale Set For Aug 15

Prosecuting Attorney Ben Flaxer announced the county will foreclose on all tax delinquent realty and set Thursday August 15 as the sale date. Ten percent of taxes due in 1830 and earlier provides owners a six month grace period to pay the remainder.

Ben Flaxer

Dessert Luncheon For Past Matrons Hostess Mrs Rosslow

Mrs Henry Rosslow hosted the Past Matrons club at her home Tuesday afternoon delivering a 1:30 dessert luncheon and a brief business meeting. The afternoon closed with bridge, prizes awarded to M G L McRay R H Lemon A C Chase and Ray Dement.

Henry Rosslow M G L McRay R H Lemon A C Chase Ray Dement John Arnold G L McRay T D Guerin Albert Pancoast Ralph Kring E L Clausen Elmer Russell Rosslow

Injured minister hurt at Powers in shop incident

At about noon Monday Reverend W A Stephens of Powers injured his foot when a nail struck him while working at the Coos Bay Lumber Company machine shop. He was taken to a Bay hospital for treatment by Robert Ligat.

W A. Stephens Powers Coos Bay

Cutting Scrape At Powers Sat

A street fight in Powers Saturday evening around 8 30 ended with Walter Dix mortally maimed by a four stab wounds from a pocket knife wielded by Edgar O Rowton 38 who then clubbed Dix breaking a leg Dix was treated at a bay hospital and Rowton jailed awaiting trial

Powers Walter Dix Edgar O Rowton Rowton Dix Bay

Myrtle Point Man Dies In South Funeral Here

Elis B Adams 32 son of George Adams of Coquille died at Sawtelle Veterans hospital West Los Angeles on Tuesday July 16 from tuberculosis contracted in service in China Japan and the Philippines He was born January 12 1903 at West Myrtle Point and served in U S Army at Fort McDowell Camp Knox later Navy with two four year patrols in the Orient He married Alice Evelyn LaMarret May 29 1933 in Vancouver WA He leaves his father his wife and many relatives Funeral services were at the Brethren church Myrtle Point with Rev C E Wolff and burial at Norway cemetery aided by the Fraternal Order of Eagles

Elis B Adams George Adams Coquille Sawtelle Veterans’ Hospital West Los Angeles Adams China Japan Philippine Islands West Myrtle Point United States Army Fort McDowell Calif Camp Knox Pril Myrtle Point United States Navy Orient Phillippines Veterans Hospital Portland Alice Evelyn LaMarret Vancouver George B. Adams Evelyn Gano Funeral Home Brethren Church C. E. Wolff Norway Cemetery Order of Eagles

Tall Corn Display at Gravelford Ranch Gains Height

At The eccon, two corn stalks crown on the Freak Maraich ranch in Gravelford. Grown by Al Beseshey, the Albeny Highbred plants now stand eight feet four inches tall.

Eccon Maraich Ranch Gravelford al Beseshey

Championship Bout at Bay Promises Tight Card in Coos Bay

Coos Bay fans will see a boxing night at the Marshfield armory arena with promoter Tex Salkeldee staging a championship bout and two six rounders plus two four rounders. Lightweight champion Laroy Gibson defends his title against Elmer Buzz Brown while six rounds feature Iron Man Clem Lambright versus Frankie Monroe in a semi final and a blockbuster bout with Irish Mickey McCafferty. Eddie Norris meets a top rival in the second spot and Circus Red Howe opens.

Coos Bay Ustic Marshfield Armory Arena Tex Salkeldeelures Laroy Gibson State of Oregon Elmer Buzz) Brown Marshfield Iron Man Clem Lambright Frankie Monroe Portland Pene Tommy Corbett Omaha Neb Jack Hibberd Salheld Mickey McCafferty Batte Eddie Norris Bunker Hill Red Howe

Local Marriage Licenses and Recent Unions Downtown

Walter West of Coquille and Ber tha Fouraker of Myrtle Point received a license. Floyd M Goodrich and Berniece Gates, both of Coquille, married last Wednesday. Terry A. Grant of Marshfield and Jessie McCollum of Eastside wed last Wednesday. Olaf Brenden and Helen Bonner of North Bend were married Tuesday of last week. Verne Balkema and Nellie Ingle of Reedsport married Saturday. Francis McCarthy and Lorena Willett of Coquille granted licenses Monday. John L. Hart and Dorothy Benderson obtained a license Tuesday. J W Schertz and Ardath Hall of North Bend issued licenses Wednesday.

Walter West Coquille Bertha Fouraker Myrtle Point Floyd M Goodrich Berniece Gates Coqquille J J Stanley Olaf Brenden Helen Bonner North Bend Justice G. N Boit Verne Balkema Nellie Ingle Reedsport J J Stanley Francis McCarthy Lorena Willett John L. Hart Dorothy Benderson J. W Schertz Ardath Hall

Injury at Work Hits George Doss Jr in Cement Creek

George Doss Jr of Cement Creek injured his foot last week when a heavy block of wood fell on it. He uses crutches this week and is undergoing treatment for the badly injured foot.

George Doss, Jr Cement Creek Doss

Dairy cow price rise spurs heifer rearing statewide study finds

Oregon Experiment Station researchers report higher costs to raise heifers than cattle market value, reduced by low death and culling losses on 216 farms. Key savings come from careful calf selection, good pasture, and skimmed milk feeds, with bull value impacting calf worth.

California Oregon H. E Selby Selby Station Bulletin

Sunday School Picnic at Schroeder Cabin in Bandon

The Presbyterian church Sunday school class enjoyed a picnic at the Henry Schroeder cabin in Bandon on Tuesday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bernard Mason of Los Angeles Rev and Mrs A Coudem Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder Margaret Garrett Aileen Osborne Mary Dye Wilma Redell Delbert Steele William Endicott and Robert Lundy.

The Presbyterian Church Henry Schroeden Bandon Bernard Mason Los Angeles A. Coudem Henry Schroeder Margaret Garrett Aileen Osborne Mary Dye Wilma Redell Delbert Steele William Endicott Robert Lundy

Coquille Attorney Fractures Arm In Auto Wreck

A Coquille attorney sustained a fractured arm in an auto wreck while en route to Salem. The collision left Bent fenders and a smashed top. the arm injury was treated at Eugene.

Coquille Attorney Mack L G. Bingham Myrtle Point

County Arrests Report Includes Burglary Charge

Merle Cox age 4 was taken into custody Friday on a burglary not in a dwelling charge with $1,000 bail set and remains in county jail. William Long 20 was arrested Sunday for reckless driving. W L Gibeent 47 of North Bend was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening his 18 year old son with a hatchet during a dispute. James K Miller 23 of Coquille was arrested Wednesday on a non support charge and released after a hearing in Justice Stanley's court on $1,000 bond.

Merle Cox Wm. Long W L Gibeent North Bend Gibsont James K Miller Coquille Justice Stanley Miller

Twenty Guests At Rock Party At RF Booth Home

A group of friends held a rock party at RF Booth home on a Wednesday evening last week. The gathering included Helen and Anita Gill, Milton Schroeder, Esther Nelson, Vernon Pearson, Charles, Kenneth and Howard Leatherman, Ernest Milani, Lela June McDonald, Mary Swigart, Marguerite Sunstrup, Robert Clarke, Burr Monrad, Hildred and Howard Redell, Joanne Ferretts, hostess Miss Frances Booth, and Miss Clair Booth on reception duty.

RF Booth Helen Anita Gill Milton Schroeder Esther Nelson Vernon Pearson Charles Kenneth Howard Leatherman Ernest Milani Lela June McDonald Mary Swigart Marguerite Sunstrup Robert Clarke Burr Monrad Hildred Howard Redell Joanne Ferretts Frances Booth Clair Booth Eck

Attempted theft of slot machines ends in arrest

Dick Jordan, 30, was arrested Friday as he prepared to load a stolen slot machine from a North Bend pool hall into a waiting vehicle. He had broken a window to gain entry. Bail was set at $1,000.

Dick Jordan North Bend Jordan

Former Teacher Honored Guest Dinner Honor Mentioned

Mr and Mrs W A Sawyer of Hermiston, former residents of Kll ae ger aang uck, attended a dinner at Marlin Evans Leak essen. Dr and Mrs L L Sumerlin and others joined the guests for the affair.

W A. Sawyer Hermiston Kll Ae Ger Aang Uck Marlin Evans Essen L. L. Sumerlin Paul Breuer Paula Eleanor Melon Bennie Edgar Rickard C. L. Church L. P. Linn D. Hollister

Eastern guest Miss Florence Hurst visits St Paul relatives

Miss Florence Hurst longtime home economist at Washington High in St Paul Minn spent Thursday to Sunday with cousin L P Linn while en route to San Diego Also noted: Mrs Charles Brodrick guest at James Albee home from Reseburg and several dinner visits by local families to Gravelford and Powers areas along with visits to San Diego Santa Catalina island and Hollywood.

Florence Hurst Washington High School St. Paul, Minn L. P. Linn Hurst San Diego

Postponed Bouts Attendance Delays Danish Fight Card

Promoters defer a pair of scheduled matches as two Danish contenders are moved to a later date this Saturday due to unspecified issues. Local boxing fans await new arrangements and official updates from event organizers.

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Europe Beatrice Ann Frear League of Nations Hershine Thomas New York Rea Yales Transorepe Ues Ns Ora Wellman Te Othe Cand Winattred Frank Dans Surs Sng Lertna Davis Pranker Hadie Kobb Sylvia Lockhart Fairy Kelemen Alums Gamble North Honneville Wash Venezuela Cheaters L. Fordney United States Marines Chicago Central Reserve Area Han Republic of Venezuela Major Mordney Major Mae West Weean Hiland Hater Raime Joe Wuld Vate Buenos Aitres Joe Joe Frye Stella Frye Carcer Buenos Aires Mae Wat Glen Neidelgh Bonnie Morey Elbert Schroeder Business VieKtors W W Wilson Robert Young Cecil Barker Coquille Gaestea George Edminister Gus Breuer Bryan Deckman Myrtle Creek Bert Pearson Deekman Postmasters Lescheen Emily Miller Ernest Luthy Walter Sykes Charles Brodrick Roseburg Mra ¢ VY Querin Thomas Esther Guerin R A Jensen Lester Dement Elizabeth Iris Stanzen Oregon City Aileen Dement Margaret Chase Bandon Beach Staten Raleigh Greene Ralph Milne Rebekahs South Terry A. Grant Jessie McCollum Easteide George W Mathiasen M. P Navy Reseberg Vieitor Reseburg Lester Billings Agnes Parrish North Bend J. A. Parrish Robert Parrish Mere— Alien Seles Duseeery Eee F D. Hollister Arthur Williamw Hood River Sarah Wil Pertland W Lee Ray Ora Johnson Pectland A. G. Thurber Tuty Ray Rome Sumerlin Eugene Kinnicutt Corvallis George Maas West Norway Kinnicutt Belores Heese Elma Russell Srs Aulden Warner Osklaad
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