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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
1
A fragmented notice outlines a local barter between Loney Banden and partners. It mentions evening activities and a crab feed tied to an oceanside event. Details are unclear but indicate a community trade arrangement.
Fragmented OCR notes recount post office leadership shifts from Frank’s matron charge to Mrs. Young and later to Mrs. Reasana Minard in 1890. The text mentions Mrs. Young’s brief six months of operation, scattering patrons and district counts under several postmasters including Berl Banning and John Vic, with references to Los Angeles residence and late 19th century dates.
The record notes Mrs Price relinquished control to Mrs Warner after a period of five.
A fragment notes that an appointment word has been received concerning Thomas J. The readable text is incomplete but indicates formal action or notice related to the individual. No additional names, dates, or places are discernible.
A local man was injured in an axis accident while en route to Myrtle Point from the Cal camp at Fairview County. The crash occurred near J KH. Deu yentdenos noted at the scene. J Kelly reported as first on the scene. stage 4 down a pole in the same area.
Names of residents visiting relatives and traveling during weekends and weekdays. Notices describe trips to camps in Estacada, visits to Myrtle Point, San Francisco, Meadville and Salem, plus a World Fair mention and extended stays with family.
An eye witness recalls the inaugural train arrival in town, with scenes of a formal gathering and music by the band as crowds applauded. The article notes the long road since the elevation of the first rail service to Point and marks a 46 year milestone.
West Myrtle Point residents Mr and Mrs Wayne Cook of Corvallis visited Mr and Mrs Paul Breuer. Benny Brewer returned from a trip to San Francisco. Levi Gant of Powers visited relatives Grant and De McClellan. Mr and Mrs Breuer and Eleanor and Benny Daniels spent Sunday with the Israels a well Shore family.
Catching Creek families Mr and Mrs Lewis Shindell and Janet attend calls in Myrtle Point on Saturday. Mrs Lyte and baby visit Mrs Rema for several days with aunt. Social events include Ben Weed at Rey Gh home and C Buren in Piney area. Evening featured wine, midnight sandwiches, music, and speeches by Frank Rema and Rolph Chorenes.
The Sitkum CCC Darice golf tournament tees off here Sunday with a final playoff to determine the champion after a tight field. Local players compete for top honors and prize money.
Fragmentary report shows Mrs. Frank Culver arranging a Sunday dinner with lessons from America Out of Culver. Mentions Mr. Culver’s sister Mrs. Lund, and a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Shen in Los Angeles for an afternoon gathering.
The Octagon era residents convened at Mrs. Charles Weelds home for a discussion on the 1580 Pulitzer prize winning Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawson. Guests included Mrs. Wooldridge and broadcaster L A Laflemme with a following dinner.
Lee Blanche Detiedser spent the weekend with Marie M Miss Julia Leathébaam as a Sun guest of Air end Mrz Milter Schroeder of Maactke Hone.
Mr and Mrs L P Lian and Phil Le Donald and Lela travel east today for university business. The notes indicate a formal educational engagement with officials and plans to meet faculty and staff.
Fragmented text notes an upcoming election set for Monday June 18 involving school districts. Mentions county officials and ongoing discussions about district matters and eligibility.
Residents Mrs E L Bales and Corrine visited at the Bowe home on the evening of the event. St Venekier cautions that the best conference research appears in Bitton.
Myrtle Point student Ruth Wallace, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Wallace formerly of Broadbent and now of Ontario, earned a state board of education scholarship. She is Myrtle Point High School valedictorian from the class of 1933 and plans to study education at college to become a teacher.
A special stop is scheduled for June 30 to provide additional services to Monte Bene. The regular Thursday stop in Oye Pulnt continues, with June 30 designated for extended assistance and operator support.
The Townsend club met in the grange hall with president H. M. MacLean in chair. Delegates M. R. Lee and spouse plan to attend the fourth Town Indians roe event, with Lee’s family accompanying. Harold McCue of Coquille acts as club delegate and has recent purchase. Local program lists Rev. Ernest Buckner and Mrs. More Hanes among participants.
Miniar News notes R M Harrison says the Johnson Creek district shows flurry in the Sxes and Rusty Creek mines with some mining men from the east looking that way as the midweek reports arrive.
Word has been received that Monroe Kennedy of neebere and Katherine Ellen Laharty of Wynot Nebraska will wed Saturday June 17 1838. Kennedy is well known, formerly at Booth barber shop, now owns his own shop at 141 Lagar dan street in Roseburg and his bride will reside.
Social notes list Sunday dinners and weekend guests visiting Coquille from Portland Los Angeles San Jose San Francisco and Roseburg. Names include Bertha Davis Henry Ware Louis Martin Barbara Perkins N G W Perkins Howard Redell Rose Sherlock and more with短 stays and travel plans to Frisco Brewster Valley and Beath.
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