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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
1
Rehabilitation Loans and Asset Restrictions Noted
A notice from the regional attorney reported by Mer man Fletcher, county PSA visor, states that rehabilitation loans are being pursued with court action by the government. Restrictions on sale or transfer of mortgaged chattels to the FSA aim to provide security and maintain farm operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol aPés Prk
Merman Fletcher
PSA Mee
FSA
Supervisce
Sperry son undergoes appendectomy in Coquille hospital
Undergoes Appendectomy for Jack Sperry, son of Mr and Mrs John Sperry of this city, in a Coquille hospital Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Walter Hutyang of Coos River visited Myrtle Point on Wednesday noon with relatives and former residents of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sperry
John Sperry
Coquille Hospital
Coos River
Walter Hutyang
Wanetah
Myrtle
Myrtle Point Pair Attend Oregon Synod Meeting
Rev and Mrs Hugh Mitchelmore returned from Portland after attending the annual meeting of the Synod of Oregon of the Presbyterian church. The gathering reaffirmed loyalty to state and national governments while opposing church state union. Mt Tabor church hosted all sessions with Chaplain Major John Beard, Oregon National Guard senior chaplain. A banquet the prior Thursday drew over 600 people including Governor Charles A Sprague, with an address described as Christian and nonpolitical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Mitchelmore
Portland
Synod of Oregon
Presbyterian Church
Mt Tabor Presbyterian Church
John Beard
Oregon National Guard
Charles A. Sprague
Mitchelmore
Mane
Lawrence Spantet
Presby- Be
Man From SUCC Field Plans Marshfield Visit
C M Johns, field representative for the State Unemployment Compensation commission, after meetings with Curry county employers, will be in Marshfield and the bay area next week. Beginning July 29 he will stay about three weeks, based at the Marshfield employment office on South Broadway. Emphasis is on rushing payroll reports and contributions for the second quarter ahead of the July 30 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry County
C M Johns
State Unemployment Compensation Commission
Marashfield
Bay Area
Johns
South Broadway
Marshfield
Local Boy Scouts Meet at Myrtle Point City Hall
The Myrtle Point Boy Scout troop met last week at Myrtle Point City Hall with assistant scoutmaster George Luthy and senior patrol leader Robert Peele. Tenderfoot exams were passed by Eugene Moon and Edgar Moon. An investiture ceremony is planned at 5 p.m. Thursday to award tenderfoot badges to Eugene and Edgar Moon and Hoerrich Belloni after which scouts will ride the motorboat Lollypop at Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Luthy
Robert Peele
Kenneth Strong
Max Kusba
Eugene Moon Edger Moon
Harold Ray
Robert Stone
Philip Linn
Serv
Eugene
Edgar Moon
Fugene
Hoerrich Belloni
Coquille
Coos County Welfare Budget Shows Unspent Funds
Coos county had a 1939 public welfare budget of 86 760 with 16 059 unspent. The 1940 welfare budget was 78 010, representing 5.91 percent of county taxes and 26.85 percent for county purposes. The 1937 population basis yields a 2.70 per capita welfare cost. Thirty-five of 36 Oregon counties had unspent welfare totals totaling 310 224 as of Dec 3, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Oregon
Marion
Oregon Business and Tax Research
Local Happenings Around Myrtle Point and Contacts
Mrs James Rockwell returned to Portland Friday after visiting Dr and Mrs L L Sumerlin Lavonne Sumerlin joined her for a stay. Mrs Henry Cripe from Kelso and her sister Mrs Sam Mulheman and daughter from Portland called in Myrtle Point en route to Yachats to visit Mrs Edna Grovre. Gene Pressler of Balmat NY, son of Mrs Walter Sykes, expects arrival July 30 for a month with relatives here. Frank Burbank of Arago and H Ernest Walkinghone hosted Sunday dinner at Crowk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rockwell
Portland
L L. Sumerln
Lavonne Sumerlin
Will
Henry Cripe
Kelso Wash
Sam Mulheman
Myrtle Point
Bessie Chandler
Yachats
Edna Grovre
Gene Pressler
Balmat
Walter Sykes
Frank Burbank
Arago
H. Ernest
Crowk
Fires scorch Oregon forests as drought grips region
Oregon reports 430 fires burning 16 458 acres since 1940 fire season. Smokers prolific as lightning causes 28 percent. campfires unattended add 12 percent. incendiary acts 17 percent. Fire danger remains extreme in western Oregon amid severe drought. officials warn penalties for discarded cigarette butts and unattended burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Nelson S Rogers
State Forester
Fire Control Bureau
US Forest Service
Weertern
Rogers
Oregon cuts blacktail deer bag to one buck for conservation
Oregon State Game Commission lowers the blacktail deer bag limit to a single buck with forked horns or better. The plan also suspends antlerless deer seasons in Grant county and Klarsth and Lake counties, keeps a statewide bird closure in Willamette Valley, and sets elk and pheasant tags with August 1 deadlines for applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State Game Commission
Grant County
Klarsth and
Lake Counties
George K. Aiken
Willamette Valley
All
Office of the Game Commission
Local Wedding in Myrtle Point Seals License and Vows
Betty May Henry of Bridge and Harry Franklin Hull Jr of Marshfield obtained a marriage license at the county courthouse and wed Monday at the Myrtle Point Methodist parsonage with Rev Gray officiating. Witnesses included Lula Whobrey Gladys M Henry Lloyd King and Mrs W C Wilson at the minister's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty May Henry
Bridge
Harry Franklin Hull, Jr
Marshfield
Coquille
Myrtle Point
Lula
I M. Whobrey
Gladys M. Henry
Lloyd King
W C Wilson
Rev Gray
Glaziasan
Harry Wilson
Daniels Family Reunion Draws Wide Circle in Coos County
The Daniels family of Coos County gathered at Strong Grove in Gaylord for a long awaited reunion held last Sunday excluding one member in Canada. Attendees included Abe Daniels with Helen and Aber of Edwardsville Pennsylvania Mrs Fitzgerald of Sacramento California and numerous Daniels relatives from Oregon towns. The event featured extended family from Cottage Grove Myrtle Point Coquille Roseburg Marshfield and Gaylord with multiple generations present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Coos F County
Strong Grove
Gaylord
Daniel Daniels
Canada
Abe Daniels
Helen
Aber
Edwardsville
Www M Fitzgerald
5Acramento
Cali
Edward Decker
L. L. Strong
Cottage Grove
Luther Daniels
Libby
Milton Greenfield
Gordon Daniels
Myrtle Pont
Mike Daniels
Mike
Eric Dornath
Louise
Phyllis
Nancy
Coquille
David
John Daniels
Roseburg
Benny Daniels
Marshfield
Affreal Daniels
Gavesford
Rees Daniels
Virgl
Billy
Glen
Eugene
Charlee
Evelyn
MP Ag Instructor At Conference On USC Campus
Harold Schaad a Myrtle Point High School vocational agriculture teacher is among 57 Oregon state staff attending a three week conference at Oregon State College. The program covers advanced vocational agriculture topics, administration, farm mechanics, and teaching equipment. The event is led by state and USC staff with 52 high schools offering vocational classes and 2324 total students. Frank Ballard, new Oregon State president, praised the agricultural teaching force at the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Schaad
Mytle Point High School
Oregon State College
O 1 Adams
Earl R Cooley
H HF Gibson
USC
R. M Adams
Covalis High School
College Agricultural
Myrtle Point
FFA Chapte
Additon
Schaad
Frank L. Ball Ard
Unusual Forest Themed Vaudeville at Hiland Theater
A forest themed vaudeville act headed by Roy Gordon will headline at the Hiland Theater next Thursday August 1. The show features Sand Sherwood, radio's blues singer and four Musical Aces, plus The Rockettes. The program includes chorus numbers and comedy skits along with the regular film attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axalitze
Hiland Theater
Roy Gordon W.i
Hollywood
le Point
Sand Sherwood
Radio Fame
Three Coos County Youths Enlist in Army
Three young men from Coos county have joined the Army. Warren Rhule and Walter A. Brindle of McKinley and Huston Brendle of Marshfield have enlisted and will train at the West Coast Training Center in Stockton California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos
Coos County
American Fighting Services
Harold BR. Johnson
Marshfield
Warren Rhule
Walter A. Abhule
MecKiniey
Huston BR Berdie
Fas
Rhule
Woubers
Wiliam W Rhile
McKinley
Myriiz Point High
Scoouyv
Army
Alro Vps Furs
West Coast Training Center
Stockton
Calif
Brendle
Wiliam E Brendle
Oregon College Receives Chrome Ore Scholarship Aid
The OSC school of science at Oregon State College receives two $750 scholarships and $2000 in equipment from a Newark company to develop chromium extraction from low grade chromite ores. Dr F A Gilfillan notes the program will involve special student Joseph Schulein and staff Glen Ware and George Gleeson, with field work on chromium deposits in Oregon under the state geology department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Oregon ‘State Olege
Newark
F. A. Gilfillan
OSC School of Science
Joseph Schulein
Schulein
Glen ©. Ware
George Gleeson
State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
Tenant Farmers Apply for Farm Purchase Loans in Coquille
County FSA supervisor Norman Fletcher urges tenant farmers, laborers, and sharecroppers in All Cops county to file applications by August 15 at the 201 Laird building office in Coquille. Eligible residents with farming potential and family needs are prioritized, with a three-member equity committee reviewing apps after closure and matching farms to buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cops County
Farm Securiy
Laid
Coquille
FSA
Norman Fletcher
Laird Building
Betcher
Traveling examiner to visit Myrie Point for driver permits
A traveling examiner of operators and chauffeurs will arrive at Myrie Point next Wednesday July 31 and be on duty at city hall from 10 am to 5 pm. Those seeking permits or licenses to drive cars should contact the examiner during these hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Cchauffeus
Myrie Point
Oregon Motorists See New 1941 License Plates
Oregon motorists will receive a 1941 license plate with a new design a green and white plate with Oregon shown between 19 and 41 at the bottom. The figures are a new style and the word Oregon is central between the year figures. The plate colors mimic Washington but the characters are distinct with Oregon placing information below the year and no alphabetical prefix. Washington plates carry a prefix and are larger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Washington
Open Season On Pheasants and Quail Maintained
The Oregon State Game Commission confirms upland bird season in Jackson Josephine Coos and southern Douglas counties from October 15 to 31. Acting on legal advice the commission preserves the same open dates as last year for pheasants and valley quail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Malheur
Harney
Malheur County
Harney County
Oregon
Jackson
Josephne Coos
Douglas Counties
Valley
California
Canyon Creek
Mule Deer
Myrtle Creek
Mount Emly
Ochoco
Steen's Mountain
Warner
Minnts
Federal Reserve
Ane
Josephine
Coos
Douglas County
Jes
Oregon State Game Commission
Salem Centennial Preparations For Four Big Days
Salem gears up for a four day centennial celebration July 31 to August 3 at the state fairgrounds. A giant outdoor stage will host five cycles tracing Oregon history from wilderness to wonderland with a 50 foot backdrop and 3000 participants. New transparency props will display historic and current Willamette Valley scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Salem State Fairgrounds
Oregon Country
Wilderness
Wonderland
Willamette Valley
Whiskerine Club of
Union Religious Service Sueday
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RED Cross
Myrtle Point High School
Fred Lafferty
Semperts Drug Store
Myrtle Point Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Playmate
Angel of Liberty
America
Nola Roo
Alice Metzgus
Lela Faye Linn
Martina Kincheloe
Barbara Mants
Mareme Christensen
Rosa- He Laigh
Colleen Shepherd
Barbara Spagle
Carolyn Metzgus
Ruth Jenkins
Nola Rae Christy
Renn Wilder
Molse Vadnais
Keith Bell
Elwood
George Wilder
Bille Brown
Darrel Jenkins
Larry Cook
Dale Courtright
Eloise Vadnals
Janice Lafferty
Louella Lobdell
Patty Bell
Shirley Brown
Patricia Guerin
Barbara Shull
Florence Rookard
Marion Howell
Bhirley Brown
Billie Brown
Phyllis Roush
Alice
Helen Mettgus
Fern Jordan
Jennie Booth
Yvonne Wataling
Charlene Forrest
Phyllis Rough
Jeanie Booth
Marie Mettgus
Jimrale Brown
Billy Lobdell
Kenneth Schaed
Donna Lobdell
Joan Endicott
Harriett Howell
Dalyce Cook
Betty Bartles
Tone Forrest
Marlene
Charlene Solomon
Peggy Kincheloe
Ursula Kenyon
Yvonne Watling
Patty Eva Lou Sparks
Marielle Roper
Joy Olsen
Raymond Shull
Jimynte Myers
Ronald Reed
Richard Kenyon
Phillip Mast
Dale Brown
Charles Endicott
Los Angeles
A &G
Abe Ha
Adel
Lee
Mire
Henry
Hermann
Myrtle Point Pair
Synod Meeting
MP City Hall
Boy Scouts of
Tllinois Visitera
E. Schwartz
Joe Schwartz
Peoria
T11
Stella Coughlin
MP Ag
Tland Theater
Christie Ore
Fletcher
County
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