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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
6
From fragmented notes a Wisconsin couple now in Wheenin Un plans a quiet marriage. The text mentions a manager and a spouse, hinting at a local social event amid unclear details.
A revived effort at Salmon peaks follows the discovery of a gold bearing rock with a possible 200 pound boulder. Prospectors Burke and Martell earlier worked the site while Dunbar exposed a copper stained sheet of gold. A 100 foot wide trench and placer operations yielded pay, but a 1900 forest fire damaged facilities and halted progress. Doctor William Muchow of Chicago now develops the property with a small Gibson mill and plans a 10 ton mill to test processing methods.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Krewson of Bilium announce their daughter Eloda Krewson married Gerald Looney of Tenmile near Riseburg last Thursday. Mrs Looney, Myrtle Point High School graduate of 1837, will reside with her husband in Tenmile where he is employed.
Poetmaster Elton Schroeder announces collectible stamps for the thirtieth Portland Rose festival and the third annual Postal Bentloyeoes Air Mail Rose show to be distributed from June to 11.
State Unemployment Compensation commission files complaints against Daniels. The action involves alleged overpayments and disputes over eligibility. Authorities seek recovery and court resolution of benefits.
Marriage licenses listed for Marshfield Coos and surrounding towns with multiple couples wed in May and June 1938. Entries mention appraisers for Edward Carna estate valued at $3,000 with widow Katherine Carna as heir, plus other licenses issued or noted for Roseburg, Coquille, North Bend, Myrtle Point, and Wallowa locales.
The record lists numerous hospital entries from June including Laura Bond Helen Dukette and E L Severson. Other admissions include Kenneth Rackieff Lester Aboott Lloyd Garrett and Charlie Spores for injuries and surgeries. Several patients were discharged or left after abdominal operations or treatment for back neck and knee injuries.
The hospital saw several admissions and recoveries including Mrs Agnes Barklow who underwent a major abdominal operation. Lester Durrell Brewater Valley and Ivan Laird Sitkum were admitted for treatment, while John Willis China Flats CDC camp remains seriously ill with double pneumonia. Mrs Clarence Moe Powers shows improvement. Ralph Pointer hospitalised for a mangled arm and head injury shows gradual improvement. Robert McKerrow and Gilbert Hoshouer improve from old injuries and a broken leg. Tom Sumerlin also improving.
Local notices recount residents and visitors around Myrtle Point including Mrs Heactec McRay resuming work at The Herald, Rikard's absence, and multiple trips by Elder A A Baker to Coquille, Gold Beach, and Eugene. Marshfield and Oregon connections appear with guests, travel, and returns.
Mrs Richard Arnold hosted a bridge luncheon in honor of Wayne Carver who is moving to San Diego California. Attendees included Mesdames Knight, Carver, Schroeder, Greene, Austin Dodge, Arnold, Belton, Laird, Laird, Knight, Fitzsimmons and guests. Prizes were awarded for high and low guest and club scores. A guest prize went to Mrs Wayne Carver.
Local residents travel to Eugene for a Miss Margaret Chase, attend Rose Festival plans. Ladies Aid to meet June 15 in church hall with committee hosting. Visitors include Dr and Mrs John Chambers, George Hamilton, and former residents stopping in The Dalles. Ministers and sisters attend altar society. shower honors for Mrs Austin Lodge. a birthday party for Virginia Renick with friends and family.
Four short obituary notices from Coquille and nearby areas report infant deaths, a 57 year old Roland K A found dead in Gravelford, and services arranged by Schroeder Funeral Home. The children include Charlotte Marie Dulaney born January 10 1938 and Verna May Balkema born June 4 1938, with details on parents, siblings Beverly Ann, Preston Oscer, and Alterton Barker. Interments were at local cemeteries, with church services noted for Holy Name in Coquille and Norway cemetery texts.
Mrs Wanda Clark called on William Watson and Dorothy Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ezra Watson visited the William Watson home Thursday. Mrs Rolph Wilson and son Donald of Medford were visiting this week at the Roy Spires home. Dorothy Watson called on Mrs Charles Smith Jr of Coquileias. Mr and Mrs C Guy Mann called on Mr and Mrs LeRoy Starr last week. Little Anne Starr returned with Mrs Mann for a week’s visit. Mrs William Watson visited Mrs Carl Josel and Mrs Roy Swar at Mast hospital in Myrtle Point. Mr and Mrs C Guy Mann and Anne Starr were Wednesday evening visitors at the William Watson home. Ernest Schafer was a weekend visitor.
The air pioneer Vithjalmur Welanssen predicts world air routes will soon be laid out in straight lines. He argues a direct Northward route from the United States to Fagis would cut at least 1,000 miles from existing curves, signaling a major shift in aviation planning.
A fragmented obituary-style notice reports the birth of a baby girl in Portland in June 1938. It names the mother Mrs Harry Blemark and mentions the baby’s father and family as guardians, with details about the parents and witnesses.
Catching Creek Tre and Pfam Pon of Bertwenoed plus Hebert Aikens of Velejos Calf arrived at the hone lat Mere Hamton parents Merooan 4 M JY Knigh. Mrs ROW Mele and Hai ivy Pier treks, Foondas fars at the TV Rema home Kent. Marateref Teaday and Woody trip to Woodland Calit. Norman Hamilton and Frank Smith of Aehions visited esyere' day last week.
Residents share visits and travel notes across the community. Ladelbert Rema and family host relatives, while L Knight and associates conduct business in Denmark. A group from Floras Creek plans field work at Pistol River to round up Ralph property stock. Sunday visitors include Joe Knight, Sue Hamilton, Robert Aikens, Norman Hamilton and Frank Smith. Kathleen Roberts visits Pleasant Point family and Lucille Cox stays with her parents as Mrs Cox nurses at home.
Fragmented text lists mining claim transfers in Johnson Creek District from Henry Harrison Chas Kuesssli to Karl J Beaty and Henry Harrison to Emmet Tobin Ethel Tobin. Also Elizabeth Tomlinson and F O Tomlinson to Oregon for 8145 a land strip near Coquille. Dement trustees to Oregon for 16 percent on section 12 south of Coquille. Mentions Eureka to Guy Pow era and Cox of Bandon with Jupiter Group claims Nos 14 and other items.
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