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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

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Shelby McMurphy Convicted in Cheese Factory Robbery

Shelby A. McMurphy was found guilty Saturday of robbing the Candon Cheese factory and received a five year sentence after waiving time and requesting immediate pronouncement. The state cases against James Lee, Earl Lewis, and Varian Foster were scheduled for subsequent sessions with attorney Dal King listed for the defense.

Shelby A. McMurphy Candon James Lee Edna Johnson Dal King Earl Lewis Varian Foster

Pension applications and denials flow in county court

Melba Chappell of North Bend sought a pension and was told to register with Patrick Hughes of Marshfield, head of the Dependent Mothers association. Mrs Chappell has one child and fled desertion since her husband left. Anna Swanson of North Bend had her pension request denied. Clara A Welsted of Marshfield, 6, widow, ill, with no support, received $212 per month. Mrs A Foley of Coquille, 68, widow with three grown children, was granted a $102 monthly pension, and Anne Rachel Griffus of North Bend had her old age pension continued at $60 per month upon renewed request.

Melba Chappell North Bend Patrick Hughes Marshfield Dependent Mothers Association Mra Chappell Anna Swanson Micthers’ Association Clara A Welsted WN Foley Coquille Anne Rachel Griffus

Wardship Granted After Neglect Case in Coquille

Clara Willard and her brother Robert were found neglected and left to neighbors with inadequate food and clothing. The county court placed Clara with Mr and Mrs J F McHenry and Robert with Mr and Mrs Louis R Baker of Coquille, while parents accused each other of immoral conduct.

Clara Willard Robert Willard Clara J F McHenry Coquille Robert Louis R Baker

Drunken Driving Conviction and Public Intoxication Pleas

Jack 8S (mithmore 41) was convicted in circuit court of drunken driving and ordered to pay a $100 fine and serve 30 days in county jail, beginning his sentence Saturday. Oscar Shields, 73, in Justice E A Dodges court at Myrtle Point faced intoxication on a public highway and received 30 days plus costs.

Jack Mithmore Oscar Shields E A Dodge Myrtle Point

Hess v Hess divorce suit for cruelty and child support

Jillian M Hess sues Lloyd R K Hess for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment filed in Coquille with one child Beverly Dell Ness aged five and asks for custody of the child 35 a month for the child 20 for her upkeep and 150 plus costs. W H Manwaring sues Clarice Manwaring for desertion filed this week. Marion Bowman Zener and John N Bowman sue Mou A and Mary M Dano and A A Schramm state superintendent of banks in charge of Bank of Southwestern Oregon liquidation for promissory note 10 200 with interest and costs and 1000 attorney fees.

Jillian M Hess Sbte Lloyd RK. Hess Coquille Beverly Dell Ness W H Manwaring Clarice Manwaring Marion Bowman Zener John N Bowman Mou A Mary M Dano A. A Srheamm Bank of Southwestern Oregon Marshfield Dano Ralph H Cake

Marshfield Area Couples Tie the Knot in June Weddings

Carl Eugene Burkett of Marshfield married Jean La Verne Short of Cottage Grove on June 7. Other local weddings include A Jon Raymond Kardol with Elizabeth Bertha Sick, Charles Berg Haglund with Wilda Held, Albert M. Prefontaine with Ida Diedrich, and Leslie Wash Barklow with Lucile Edna Sumerlin. Lyle William McPeak and Ruth Richardson both of North Bend obtained licenses, as did Buell and Viela Prater of Marshfield.

Carl Eugene Burkett Marshfield Jean la Verne Short Cottage Grove D T Robertson Jon Raymond Kardol Elizabeth Bertha Sick George V. Follis Charles Berg Haglund Coquille Wilda Held Portland J A Goode Albert M. Prefontaine Ida Diedrich Lawrence Sunkler Leslie Wash Barklow

Mining Claim Notices Filed for Coarse Gold and Queen Groups

John Nielsen of Banden filed a notice of intention to hold the Coarse Gold mining claims numbers 1 2 and 9 along To Creek and the South Fork of the Uille River near Ocean Mig mining claim in Lagoons. Johnson Mountain Mining filed this week for claims named Queen Sugar Seed Bug Myrtle Sirius Lest La Viedunk and Geld.

John Nielsen Banden Uille River Ifiem Johnson Mountain

4-H Members Attend Club Summer School

Fourteen members from Coos left Sunday for summer school at Corvallis. County Agent George Jenkins drove them to Roseburg. They will stay in the 4-H dormitory for 123 days and take regular classes along with recreational activities. Attendees include Frances Ellen King Powers Teddy Sidney Cadman Coguille and Richard Franz.

Clu Coos Corvallis Roseburg George Jenkins Frances Ellen King Powers Teddy Sidney Cadman Coguille Richard Franz Coos River

Coos Couple Start Educational Summer Tour

Mr and Mrs Wayne Robinson of Coos County plan a college credit tour with the North Central Association. They will visit over 20 states and parts of Canada to study American history, joining the group in Portland on June 1 and returning August 19. They are noted as Oregon’s first married couple to complete an uninterrupted college course together after graduating from the University of Oregon in 2030 and teaching at Lorane and Lustine.

Wayne Robinson Coos County Wallows County College The North Central Association Robinson Canada Atlantic Ocean Florida Louisiana Texas Portland Oregon U of O Lorane Lustine

Rasmussen Family Setstle In Myrtle Point For Local Home

Mr and Mrs Malcolm S Remussen and their baby son from Portland arrived in Myrtle Point last Sunday to make their home there. Rasmussen is connected with Niles Motor Company. Ford dealers of Coquille and Myrtle Point will handle their car and truck sales. Mrs Rasmussen is the daughter of Clyde E Niles of Coquille.

Malcolm S Remussen Baby Son Portland Myrtle Point Rasmussen Niles Motor Company Ford Dealers Cuquille Clyde E Niles Coquille

Potato Growers Plan Countywide Organization in Coquille

Coos county growers plan to form a potato and produce association. An organizing committee led by C A Saling will present the plan at a June 25 meeting in Coquille to seek a better market, standardized grading, and merchandising for local producers. Members include A Saling McKinley L P Tring Norway Ervin Peterson North Bend Ralph Hongelt Marshfield and William Church Coquille.

Coos County Coquilie Cous County C A Saling MrKinley Saling Saling McKinley Norway Ervin Peterson North Bend Ralph Hongelt Marshfield William Church Coquille

Mining Claims Filed in Salmon Mountain District

A report notes multiple filings this week in the Salmon Mountain mining district. Eugene F Fredenburg filed nine claims on Johnson creek area while Thomas J Guss contributed a labor roof claim on Rock Pie near Sucker creek.

Dollar Johnson Creek Little Alice Sucker Creek Eugene F Fredenburg Salmon Mountain Thomas J Guss

Return from Vacation by Jennie Lindros and Frances Oddy

Miss Jennie Lindros of the tax department and Miss Frances Oddy of the clerk’s office returned Saturday night from a two week trip in California. They visited San Francisco and Los Angeles, toured the M G M studio, and saw Robert Young and Madge Evans at work. They spent two days on Catalina Island and praised the glass bottomed boat trip. Oddy returned to the clerk’s office Monday. Lindros will begin work in Salem with the state board of forestry.

Jennie Lindros Tax Department Frances Oddy California San Francisco Los Angeles M-G-M Robert Young Madge Evans Catalina Island Oddy Miss Lindros Salem State Board of Forestry

Deeds Recorded Involving Oregon State Land Transfers

Deeds show City of North Bend transferring 14.38 acres of Simpeon Park to the State of Oregon and 14.88 acres of Simpeon Park from Simpeon Estate company. Seth C. Coleman deeds 37 acres near Glasgow to the State. Phillips and Hembaugh transfer lots 7 and 8 in Charleston Highway to Frank L. LaMoreaux of Portland. Coon county transfers property in section 10 on Bill creek to the State. Holland deeds 10 acres on Central avenue and 12th street in Marshfield to W. A. Heard.

City of North Bend State of Oregon Simpeon Park Simpeon Estate Company Seth C. Coleman Glasgow Phillips and Hembaugh Frank L. LaMoreaux Portland Ac’ Coon County Bill Creek Holland W. A. Heard Central Avenue Marshfield

State Grange Session Opens in Roseburg

Roseburg hosts the Oregon State Grange in session with 1600 members from all counties. Events include lectures, home economics programs, a horseshoes cup, chorus by 100 voices, Farm Credit talks, and officer elections decided by referendum.

Roseburg Umpqua Valley Oregon State Grange Oregon

Marriage Unites Lora Vo Ingram and Alunma Mortenson

Lora Vo Ingram of Myrtle Point and Alunma Mortenson of Powers wed in Coquille with Judge D F Thompson officiating on Saturday. Miss Ingram, a Myrtle Point Union High School graduate of 1932, has worked at a Powers cafe for the past year and has many local friends and relatives.

Lora Vo Ingram Myrtle Point Alunma Mortenson Powers D F Thompson Coquille Miss Ingram Myrtle Point Union High School Powers Cafe

Graduate Honored At Southern Oregon Normal School Luncheon

Mia Jovaun Aasen of this city was named one of five vice presidents of the alumni association at the Southern Oregon Normal School. Aasen and Mrs Hoffmann attended the graduation exercises in Ashland Tuesday of last week. They also went to the Diamond Jubilee at Medford and visited friends in Jacksonville before returning last Thursday afternoon with Lavaun Anson, Helen Glenn, and Mrs George Glenn.

Southern Oregon Normal School Mia Jovaun Aasen Mral M Aasen FE F Hoffman Ashland Jackson County Medford Jacksonville Lavaun Anson Helen Glenn George Glenn

Local VFW Auxiliary Honored at State Parade Meet

The Lee Hay Auxiliary of Myrtle Point earned top honors at the state Pasapement in Madison on June 3 and 4. Mrs. Rowena Snyder, auxiliary president, won the individual membership contest, while Mrs. Helen Puncoast was elected junior vice president of the state department and served on the greetings committee.

Lee Hay Veterans’ of Foreign Myrtle Point Madford Rowena Snyder Helen Puncoast State Department

Dies Here Sunday From Bullet Wound

E P Adams aged 63 died at Mast hospital Tuesday morning from a personal safety related bullet wound. He had suffered in recent years after the death of his wife Mabel Adams on March 27 1933. Born March 6 1869 on a farm near Gentryville Indiana he lived in multiple states and regions before settling in Covus county. Survived by four biological and one adopted sister, he left children in California and Indiana. Funeral services held at Schroeder Funeral Home Wednesday June 13 with interment at Norway cemetery.

E P Adams Mast Hospital Mr Adams Mabel Adams Gentryville Spencer County Indiana Missouri John Adams Montana Mary Crawford Mabel Walters Dale Paul Adams Fort Dick California Ruth Edna Ray Shasta John Robert Adams Peteluma Adams Mr. Adams Elks, Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World Schroeder T B. MacDonald Norway Cemetery

Truck Crash Dumps Logs Over Grade In Narrow Curve

One Garoutte truck ran off the grade on a Tuesday afternoon while attempting to pass an empty truck on a curved road between the Randleman and Smokey places on Upper Halls wick. The trailer slid over the bank, pulling the truck with it. Both men jumped clear with only minor injuries. the load of logs remained undamaged and the truck was pulled back onto the road the next day.

Garoutte Smokey Upper Halls Tan

Coast Lumber Co Moves to Larger Quarters on Third and Maple

The Sweet timber company, occupying Third Street for three years, has moved to a larger building at Third and Maple Streets. The new quarters keep all lumber under cover in a better location.

The Sweet Timber Company Third Street Third Maple Streets

Miss Mildred Russell Weds Alden Warner at Turner MacDonald Home

Miss Mildred Russell and Alden Warner were married on Saturday at the Turner MacDonald residence with the ring ceremony. The bride wore white and carried pink and white blooms, with maid of honor Miss Elmo Russell in white and Arter MacDonald as best man. The couple, daughter of Elmer and (Mrs) Russell, plan a short honeymoon at Bandon after teaching careers and schooling.

Mildred Russell Alden Warner Turner MacDonald MacDonald Elmo Russell Arter MacDonald Elmer Russell Brirtle Foint High School Oregon State College Southern Oregon Normal School Bandon

Willamette Concert Company At Church Sunday

The Willamette University Concert company and opera quintet visit the Methodist church next Sunday June 17 with a distinguished roster. Claire Wright piano major will perform solos and Burtis Preston a 16 year old ward of Prof Marshall will sing with the quintet. They provide morning service music and a noon banquet, with a full 8 00 pm concert and no admission charge, only a free will offering.

Willamette University Philharmonic Claire Wright Uiversity Burtis ’Reston Marshall

Teachers Plan Two Week and Six Week Summer Courses

In Coos county teachers plan to attend two week and six week summer courses offered by state normal schools. Attendees will earn reading circle certificates and gain information. Fewer teachers attend due to salary reductions and warrant difficulties.

Coos County University of Oregon Oregon State College

Willamette Graduation Highlights Local Family Return

Cerylyn Schneider Rutledge daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Schneider formerly of this city graduated from Willamette University in Salem on Monday June 11. She was member of Alpha Phi Alpha and majored in mathematics and accounting. The Rutledges and Ernestine motored to Salem for the exercises. they visited Margaret Mortis of Dundee and stayed with Mrs Rutledge's parents in Agness before planning to relocate to Powers where Burt Rutledge will work as a surveyor for Coos Bay Lumber Co.

Cerylyn Schneider Rutledge E J Schneider Willamette University Salem Alpha Phi Alpha Ernestine Burl Rutledge Margaret Mortis Dundee Agness Burt Rutledge Powers Mr Rutledge Coos Bay

Named Assistant To County Agent Appointed In Oregon

Everett Davis of Corvallis, OSU graduate, named assistant to county agent F. L. Ballard to serve as emergency agricultural worker in Coos County for a short period. Davis is among 12 workers funded by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration for adjustment work this past year.

Everett Davis Corvallis Oregon State College F. L. Ballard Oregon Coos County Davis Agricultural Adjustment Administration

College Students Home This Month

Myrtle Point residents note many college students returning home this month from various institutions. Names include Delerces Belloni Marguere Sun strup and Margaret Chase from the University of Oregon and others from Oregon State College Willamette College Linfield College Southern Oregon Normal School and the Colorado School of Mines. Some students have not yet returned.

Myrtle Point University of Oregon At Justis Myrl Leatherman Robert Powrie Southern Oregon Normal School Ashland Lots Porterfield Lavaun Raven Lola Norris Belva Alice Stemmie Sacramento California Eugene Pressler Colorado School of Mines Golden Colorado

Pastor Retained After Meeting of Assembly of God Board

At a June 7 board meeting Rev Henry Gill and Mrs Gill were retained as pastor after the GM completed a very successful year at the church.

The Assembly of God Henry Gill

Royal Neighbors Hold County Convention at Coquille

The Royal Neighbors met Tuesday at the LO OF hall in Coquille with Idaho Oregon state supervisor Irma Bibler as guest of honor. Officers elected for the next year include Ethel Leach as past oracle and Mary Kibler as county oracle, with a banquet at Pioneer Methodist and an evening session at Moose hall drawing about 125 attendees.

Coquille Irma B. Aibler Idaho Oregon Nampa Idaho Coos County Ada E. Lemon Myrtle Point Ethel Leach Dora Burr May Ensele Oracle Mary Kibler North Bend Elizabeth Snan Marshfield Mildred Pete Katherine Alinson Nora Bend Pioneer Methodist Adam Lemon Glada Garbett Laura Schroeder Grace Rider Powers Vae Waggner Moose Hall

Rodeo Performer Injured At County Fair

Vera McGinnis a 3 year old rodeo performer entertained crowds at the Cooa and Curry County Fair last year. She is in a California hospital in critical condition after a horse pitched her against the rail on the back stretch. Three other riders were nearby when an accident occurred.

Vera McGinnis Cooa Curry County California Dee Miss Mebane

Mrs Tucker and daughter return from long Mexican trip

Mrs R L Tucker and daughter Mies Hilen Monred travel an 8300 mile journey through Mexico and the Gulf coast visiting Biloxi Gulfport New Orleans and multiple U S stops. Monred earns high scholastic honors and a West Point appointment alternate. The party tours Creole sites Yellowstone Portland and other points before returning home to Myrtle Point.

R. L. Tucker Mies Hilen Monred Old Mexics Burr Monred Biloxi Gulfport Dixie Resort Peru Honduras Yucatan Cube Monracé West Point Pedeel Ag Weil Cek New Orleans Mira Barton Oshkosh Wisconsin Chicago Windy City Fort Dodge Iowa Yellowstone Park Yakima Washington Myrtle Point Tucker Ellen Aid Burr Mississippi Delta Texas Gulf Coast Florida Laredo Monterrey Mexico Saltillo Los Lunas Gajlu New Mexico National Petrified Forest Painted Desert Grand Canyon Salt Lake City Pocatelo Boise Pendleton Portland Rose City Charles Harlocker Ann Harlocker

Pure Bred Stallion At Fair Grounds

A farmer sees growing profit potential at the fair grounds as he tightens spending to capitalize on a rising market for his equine stock. The piece notes the stallion’s anticipated appeal and the farmer’s cautious approach to expenditures.

Fair Grounds

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