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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
6
Fragmentary local column notes visitors and calls in Portland. Mentions Prem Seuth and Dement family, December dates, and Mrs Wem Devis of Cutch Creek as Sunday callers at T. M. Stove ranch. Mr and Mrs George W Zerr delaying for their Portland home.
Mrs Rove Wickham of Coquille underwent abdominal surgery by Dr V L Hamilton. W Bennett of Powers admitted for medical treatment. Alice Marie Thorstenberg two admitted as medical patient. Scott Burford of Bandon had appendix operation. Vernon Barklow treated for sawed off leg injury. Dan Wood 16 treated for shoulder blade fracture after a fall. Beverly Haynes 19 had appendectomy. Mrs Eugene Spade of Powers dismissed. Elmer Lewis and baby returned home. James Wallace of Broadbent admitted for pneumonia. Henry F Seifert admitted for medical treatment. Walter Sykes recovering at home. Paul Redford of Bridge had emergency appendectomy. Lora June Hervey 13 underwent appendectomy.
Mrs. Jane Marie Northup died June 6 1937 at a friend’s home. Funeral services were held June 9 at Schroeder Funeral Home with Rev W C Cronk officiating. Interment in Norway cemetery. Born Salt Lake City March 5 1853. Survived by three sons Geo H Catching Creek Chas E Empire Wilmer R Myrtle Point and daughter Nellie E Chandler Broadbent. six more children preceded her. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Mrs W H Taylor surprised with a birthday party on Tuesday June 8 hosted by neighbors and friends. Attendees include Mesdames Zumwalt Karry Sell Sperry Evans Maxon Waymire Billings Train Trigg Arnold Crow Houser Vance Twila Willard Train Barker and others. Refreshments featured angel food cake fruit salad and punch.
A large crowd attended Fairview school’s program and picnic at the schoolhouse on Monday. The entire school performed four skits and songs were sung by groups. 4-H pins were awarded. Lunch was under large trees. report cards were distributed. Eighth grade diplomas went to Lawrence Ran, Ralph Duncan, and Maxine Angle. Mr and Mrs Harold Henagin and family visited Mapleton Sunday. Rev G A Gos conducted services at an alternate location. Mrs J C Hedden and daughters stay with her parents for the summer. The Fairview church is rapidly under construction and the new community building should be finished by July 4.
A large crowd attended the Woman's Community club dance at the clubhouse with music by H Brown and local players. Guests included Mrs Laura Brandon and Dave Anderson of Norway and others visiting from Roseburg and Powers.
The text lists numerous residents visiting relatives and attending gatherings around Myrtle Point, Coos County. Names include Hainey, Karry, Garoutte, Neal, Hayes, and Howard with travel to Corvallis, Marshfield, Coquille, and Powers for graduations, summers schools, picnics, and family visits.
Broadbent Mrs Ralph Myers left Thursday for Olympia Washington to stay with her mother. Elmer Whobrey visited John Myers Friday night. Mrs Jesse Clinton and Mrs A M Christensen with daughter Marvine called at the Ralph Myers home last week. Several residents, including Mrs Sam Addy and son Lorris, Harry McAdams, and Lews Spiva, motored to Powers Sunday. Mr and Mrs Vernon Barklow and family visited the J E Barkdol home Sunday. Mrs L E Watson and daughter Carol called at the Fred Watser home Thursday. Saturday guests at the J E Watson family included Austis Bryant f Bridge, Donald Cobb, Tom Larkes, and John Watson of Reedspor.
Mrs Darell of Pondosa and Mrs Watson of Bridge visit, while Ellis Massey and Iley Thomas haul creamery wood this week. Lester Dement leads local hay efforts as F C True trips to Florence. Mary Lund visits Emma Hermann. Bryant, Parrish families host and are hosted for Sunday dinner. Roselle and Evernden trio head to Tulelake, California for a brief visit.
Social notes reveal a flurry of weekend visits and weekday calls. relatives gather in North Bend and Coquille as Basil Lewis returns from USC and Glenn Rach visits Myrtle Creek, with multiple families hosting and shopping trips noted in Marshfield and Powers areas.
Mrs Thomas Oakey and son Bobby of Myrtle Point visited with relatives including Mrs Henry Breet ing and Mrs Luther Ison. Edits Roash, John Geahart, and others attended school-related travels to Corvallis and Bend. Local families hosted dinners and housewarmings with neighbors from Myrtle Point, North Bend, Coquille, and Gravelford.
Roy Spires and family enjoyed a noon picnic. Mrs William Watson hosted visitors Mrs Henry Harris and Mr Bruno Lange with son Fred. Henry Breeding hosted Mr and Mrs Charles Smith with son Charlen. Anna Belle Miller and Milton Hoss visited William Watson. Dorothy and Roy Spiros were callers of Mr and Mrs Gus Mann Monday evening.
Names of residents and relatives visit relatives in Allegany Co and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs James Tumypbel gna and children from Broadbent visited. Stanley and family moved to Bow deck for work. various relatives from Coquille Met Weidge and Banecroft attended gatherings and Sunday visits.
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