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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
3
A fragment describes a hidden district cut off from the outside world. The locals claim they only want fair pay for others and urge friends to assist themselves. Access requires traveling from Beach and Grants Pass, past the shoreline and tide.
Curry county reports show a city election on water issues and a county contract with Alva Lynch for court house work. Projects include Myris Creek school building bid at 27 860 and total costs around 34 778.
The federal court in North Bend hears a suit filed by two parties after relatives drove cars from the city dock into the Pay Channel, drowning two people on the night of November 28 1988. The case cites paid mileage and county expenses while conflicting checks and signatures are raised by local officials.
A June social at Hooton's Haven celebrated Miss Dorothy Hooton with guests Ruth Ford Claudia Parker Julian Hatfield Glen Hutton and others. Albert Reed's birthday was marked with a cake and candy decorations at the hotel. A later party at Culvers featured games refreshments and prizes for the high and low scorers.
Two girls, Mise A. H. and sister, endured stomach trouble living on hot water and beans. They report Adlerika eases pain on first spoonful and helps purge old waste, improving meals and sleep, with a drug store promotion.
The article notes a special Paih day program on the evening of the 18th with Mr and Mrs Joba and Mrs Gref attending a Pythian Sister and K of P Convention at Banden on Wednesday of last week. Mr and Mrs Eleo Cribbine moved to the Belleu house across the river. Mr and Mrs Orgie Farmer traveled to Camas valley Sunday to be near Mr Farmer's work.
Harold Geeldner retires to pursue agriculture and poultry work while Leander Smith visits Loule A Aine Smee for a weekend wedding ceremony. Leander Smith and family entertain guests. guests include Rober and Mrs. Lafferty. News also mentions Mrs. Irede's illness and Shelton Washington.
Local travelers from Myrtle Point led by Mr and Mrs James Alves Mr and Mrs Jease Clinton and A J Radabaugh reached Eureka after visiting Crescent City and Gold Beach. They stayed at the Eureka Inn and Pacific Pavilion enjoyed meals and dancing with light rain easing dust along the coastal road.
A delegate before the registration rooms praised Myrtle Point as a lively town noting it has accomplished in two days what other towns aim to plan for. The remark reflects the swift progress and favorable impression Myrtle Point made among attendees.
Miss Wilma Lett daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Lett and Albert Reed son of Mr and Mrs A Reed tied in marriage at the Lett home Sunday afternoon. Rev Leander Smith officiated under a vine maple arch. Attendants were Orlin Lett and Miss Elsie Reed. The couple will reunite at Beartl for summer study before deciding where to live.
Daughters of Newberg and Mr and Mrs Lilly and von from Kansas attended the wedding. Most University of Oregon and Oregon Agricultural College students from Myrtle Point have returned home for summer. Wayne Carver Austin Dodge Bill Forrest Audrey Hamilton Mildred Reseell Ena Christensen from U A C and Elbert Schroeder Eugene Laird Shirley Carter Aileen Barker from U of O. Elsie Moller is graduating from U O and will return this week.
The article describes a camp with a matron in charge of the ladies room and milk deliveries to vendors, including a fish dealer. H. W. Lever oversees daytime camp operations while three men patrol the grounds during the night, marking an organized daily routine.
Two divorce suits filed at Coquille circuit court clerk late in the week involve Myrtle Point residents. Mary VonPegert seeks legal separation from F. Lawton VonPegert, while Jas D. Clinton seeks separation from Marguerite Clinton.
By Tuesday morning about 225 people occupied sixty camps at the fair grounds. The sites are laid out like streets with drive out access and cooking facilities. Sign boards direct campers to water faucets and rest rooms. Mrs. Luttrell is
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