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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

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Kidnapped Bride Marries After Abduction Case

Candy salesman Archie Stone abducted Frieda Hendricks near Grants Pass then married her after driving to an unknown location. Frieda’s mother Mrs Gertrude Hendricks reports the couple wed Monday June 13 while Stone awaits a kidnapping case hearing at the county jail.

Archie Stone Marshfield Fair Lady Gertrude Hendricks Frieda Hendricks Grants Pass Brune Roosevelt Highway California Comguulle Hussen

Fair Board Meeting Discusses Premium Loss Action

The Coos and Derry county toll board met at the Chandler hotel in Marshfield with 39 members present. Discussion covered premium loss and a forthcoming decision. next meeting scheduled for Powers on Tuesday July 12 to review the agenda and fees.

Coos Derry Hriefly Premi Actm Unisme Powers

Car Burns Dodge Belonging to Local Resident

A Dodge owned by Alfred Kellenberger Jr of Coquille was destroyed by fire between 9 and 10 near the Arago ramal by the B L Lafferty ranch. The car, damaged except for tires and wheels, is believed to have started from faulty wiring. Kellenberger had been visiting Mr and Mrs Carl Schurter of Norway and was en route home when the fire began. insured, the wreck was towed to the Schurter ranch and later Kellenberger was driven home by Mr Schurter.

Alfred Kellenberger Jr Coquille L. Lafferty Ranch Kellenberger Carl Schurter Norway Schurter

Man Tries Bounty For Two Panthers Near Coquille

Fred Jarvis of Myrtle Point brought two panther skins to the Coquille courthouse early this week seeking a bounty. Officials refused since the cats were not killed within the county. Jarvis claimed the animals on Evans Creek near the Douglas and Josephine county line and was referred to the state game commission for the bounty.

Fred Jarvis Myrtle Point Coquille Jarvis Evans Creek Douglas Josephine State Game Commission

Vernon Walter case ends with assault conviction in county court

In Myrtle Point, Walter Sparks was found guilty of assault on Llanos Williams after an altercation at a dance. Sparks began serving his county jail sentence for the theft and battery charge, while Dr Mast recovers from severe arm fractures in an earlier accident.

Vern. Walter Oregon Sparks Myrtle Point Vauit Court Llanos Williams C Wiliams Williams Travel Spruce Street Ford Doe Portland Mast

Deer Hit by Car on Roseburg Highway Near Sugarloaf

Bert Pearson was notified Tuesday that a deer was struck on the Roseburg highway near the Sugarloaf Mountain dam. Game warden Clint Hearing collected the venison and delivered it to the Coquille poor farm.

Bert Pearson Roseburg Sugarloaf Mountain Clint Coquille

Accident Victim Improves in State Hospital

Elton Button, 25, an inmate of the state hospital, is reported much improved after years of semi paralysis. His left hand has regained limited use from a logging accident near Bandon. His mind has cleared and his mother, Myrtle Button of this city, hopes for his full recovery.

Elton Button State Hospital Bandon Mra Myrtle Button

Junior Legion Team Narrowly Edges Marshfield In Classic

The American Legion Junior baseball game at the fair grounds ended 6 to 4 in favor of Marshfield despite a late Myrtle Point push. Druliner pitched well for Myrtle Point while Porrester sparked Marshfield with strong batting as six Marshfield runs came from six hits and two Myrtle Point errors.

American Legion Marshfield Fairgrounds Myrtle Point Druliner Porrester Rolferd McLean P Monrad Ib Diehl Es Hall Forrester Baass Varley Ireland Schroeder Clarke Roone c Barker Meneau Bell McKenna Oruliner

Ranch Sale: Tim Sullivan Buys Hammond Property on Patching Creek

Tim Sullivan purchased the Judge Winifred B Hammond ranch of 60 acres with buildings on Patching Creek. The deal was completed this week.

Tim Sullivan Judge Winifred B Hammond Patching Creek

Garden clubs host联合 picnic meeting at Friendly Woods

Myrtle Point and Coquille Garden clubs held a joint meeting at Friendly Woods on Tuesday night with 50 members and guests. Rev Turner MacDonald and Mrs Turner MacDonald hosted a basket lunch and an evening of surprise features.

Friendly Woods Myrtle Point Coquille Rev Turner MacDonald

Car Traced To Portland In Stockwell Case

Former holder of the baseball leagues funds R F Stockwell has been traced to Portland where his deserted car was found. It is believed he joined the Bonus Army parade toward Washington. Mer and Mrs George Hamilton left for Seattle and rumors say they may settle there. Misses Velma and Kathryn Wet traveled to Camas, Washington, as guests of Mr and Mrs Bruce Therber.

R F Stockwell Baseball Leagues Portland Washington Bonus Army Mer George Hamilton Seattle Velma Kathryn Camas Mra Bruce Therber

Log And Tie Shipment Started At Myrtle Point

Twenty four carloads of logs passed through Myrtle Point last Thursday en route from Berkeley to Evans Produce at Marshfield. The Southern Pacific company shipped six carloads of ties from Broadbent this week. A carload shipped from Esterbrook and two from Myrtle Point. Hie notes SP spent about 80 000 in 1929 and this year nearly 12 000 in exports, marking log and tie traffic as a real income source for Myrtle Point.

Myrtle Point Bercley Evans Produce Company Marshfield QO L McKay Ho Southern Pacific Company Broadbent Esterbrook Clinton A M Christensen Hawkins Bros Harlan Iowa McRay Southern Pacific

Porterfield Fined $25 For Reckless Driving In City Court

Lester Porterfield pleaded guilty before Justice Dodge to reckless driving and was fined $25 and released on a promise to pay. He was arrested on Roseburg road near the city limits by Officer Berty Pearson.

Lester Porterfield Justice Dodge Recuets Porterfield Roseburg Berty Pearson

Doctor Treats Man with Fractured Ribs in Weekend Call

Dr Wilson of Cogquilla was summoned Sunday night for Ernest Watkins of Halla Creek who had suffered from cronous work dehorning cattle. Watkins fell ill at night and the doctor found several rib fractures and a damaged kidney.

Wilson Cogquilla Ernest Watkins Halla Creek Watkins

Ford Pickup Delivered to J Morrison After Mast Motors Trip

James Mast of Mast Motors drove a new Ford pickup to Portland Sunday and returned Monday with the vehicle delivered to J Morrison the following day.

James Mast Mast Motors Portland J Morrison

Vacation Time Among the Young Folks

The list profiles graduates and children of local families from OSC and area schools including Reneva Volkmar Agnes Gearhart Jean Guerin Donald Walter Carl Arago Elizabeth Dement Edit Wo card Isabelle Brant Ella Bryant Alice Fish Margaret Chase Welms Hamilton Claire Booth Frances Booth Hazre Kroeger Elma Russell May Hatcher Carolyn Schneider Lucile Summerlin and Robert Clarke from University of Oregon Southern Oregon Normal School Willamette University and St Stephens College.

OSC Reneva Volkmar A. L. Volkmar Harel Agnes Gearhart J N Gearheart Dora Jean Guerin Ella Guerin Ferris McRay G L McRay Lloyd Davenport A R_ Davenport Ing Creek Donald Walter Donald Boardbent Carl John (Or Arago Muss Fizabeth Dement George Hamilton Southern Oregon Normal School Claire Frances Booth Ro F Booth Hazre Kroeger Mra Kroeger West Myrtle Pont Elma Russell Emer Russell May Hatcher H. Hatcher Bridge Willamette University Salem Carolyn Schneider E J Schenider Myrtle Point Lucile Summerlin

Golden King Claim Registered After Powers Slide

Two Powers men E Walber and J A King reported a slide on the Powers woad near Robbins farm close to Broadbent. Inspectors found a quartz vein opened by the slide and a mineral claim named The Golden King registered at the courthouse.

E Walber J. A. King Robbins Farm

Octave Club Plans Fourth of July Celebration

The Octave Club met at Harry Brownson's home on Bizcrek last night to discuss sponsoring a county Fourth of July celebration for residents not celebrating elsewhere. Committees were appointed and program plans are being formulated.

Octave Club Harry Brownson Bizcrek

Petitions Circulated for Twin Oaks Trustees on Ballot

Petition drives seek Fred True Broadbent and Roy 1 for board seats in Twin Oaks district. Election set for the fourth Monday of June. District No 41 grammar school election to be held on the third Monday.

Fred

Around Town Bizarre Tales and Local Vignettes

A quirky daily column sketches Broadbent life with sketches of R C Dement narrating morning arrivals at a convention. Fred True, mayor and merchant, tests windmill garden tricks. a dead mole is disposed of. Karl Kauffman plans golf on Sunday for vacation. Two old time traders trade, Doris Ireland moves, and a checker championship ends abruptly as M O Seale falls.

R C Dement Fred True Broadbent Cros River Fred Fred Saoye Karl Kauffman Karl Vss Jesse Cluton Olds Auto Park Doris Ireland M O Seale Ireland

Mill And Truck Association Meeting At Coquille

The Oregon Mill and Truck Association held a well attended Friday meeting in Coquille. A committee was appointed to meet the state highway committee soon. J E Norton of the Coquille Chamber of Commerce and George Letson of Eugene were principal speakers.

Coquille Oregon Mill and Truckers Association State Highway Committee Furns J E. Norton

Tire stock boost aims to beat upcoming tax price rise

LL H Pyarce reports a large shipment of Goodyear tires arriving Wednesday to meet expected demand before a tax hike. The stock covers nearly all styles and sizes including the ultra modern Air Wheels, offering wide choice and price ranges to beat increases.

LL. H Pyarce Goodyear

Sunday Accident Victim Well Known Here

Cecil Mathway of Monmouth was killed in an auto accident near Myrtle Point. He was visiting here in December and was the nephew of Mrs J T Weekly. He and Mr and Mrs Henry Herry of Lee. Tom Hall and Mrs T J Weekly of Myrtle Point have gone to Monmouth for the funeral. Burial will be at the Deiorest cemetery in Salem.

Cecil Mathway Monmouth Madras Myrtle Point Henry Herry Lee Tom Hall Deiorest Salem

Wife Loses Mind After Husband's Death

Mrs. J Wesley Barklow relapsed into insanity after her husband’s death. Her son Leland Barklow took her to Salem to reenter the State hospital. He will manage the former dairy until his mother recovers.

J Wesley Barkiow Leland Barklow Salem

Citizens Military Training Camp Opens for 1932

Coos county youths named among 590 selected for the 1932 Citizens Military Training Camp at the historic post. Four weeks of outdoor life begin June 17 under Lt Thomas J Cross with Brigadier General Paul A Wolf supervising. Coos county’s 18 boys join hundreds of past attendees at the long running program.

Cops County Citizens Thomas J Cross MTC Camp Hurburt Ous County Lloyd G Ray Derl Carver Lloyd A King Leonard C Barger Myrtle Point James R Wall Leonard J Miller Charles P Dano Walter Williams Wiliam Pines Marshfield Park R Pointer Thoras L Ostrander Kenneth A Jacobson Iliis E Newton Elwyn M Noster Coquille Lynn Cooper Bandon Scott C Phillips North Bend Allan B Ivans Jock H Bullard Bullards Paul A Wolf Coos County

Loganberry Crop Promises Abundant Harvest Near Broadbeth

Forrest reports an exceptional loganberry crop on his Broadbeth area farm. He plans to start harvesting next week and will offer berries for pick your own or sell from the bush. He also aims to produce juice for sale and is building a road to ease crop handling for the expected many visitors.

Forrest Broadbeth

Lumber Business on Up Grade

Seattle reports West Coast Lumbermen’s Association data for the week ending June 4. Mills operated at 19.2 percent capacity, with 199 down and 122 up, new business up 3.41 percent, production down about four million feet from the prior week, shipments 466 percent of production, inventories down 14 million feet, unfilled orders down 3.83 million feet, and export plus domestic cargo activity increasing in varying amounts.

Seattle Washington West Coast Lumbermen's Association

Ill Mrs Elizabeth Noel Struck by Stroke at Daughter’s Home

Serious illness report from Coquille states Mrs Elizabeth Noel of Railroad Avenue suffered a stroke Sunday night at her daughter Mrs Mary Schroeder’s home. The right side was paralyzed. son Jesse Clinton reports she rested comfortably Wednesday night and was better this morning.

Elizabeth Noel Railroad Avenue Mary Schroeder Coquille Jesse Clinton Clin

64th Birthday Dinner at Mrs Barklow’s West Myrtle Point

A birthday party for Mrs. Dan Barklow drew a merry group at her West Myrtle Point home on Wednesday noon. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Richards and others such as Mrs John Barker, Mrs. S. Z. Broaden, Mrs Anderson, and many Barklow family members plus relatives from nearby names.

Dan Barklow West Myrtle Point Mary Richards John Barker S. Z. Broaden Anderson Louis Root Eldon Alpha Chester Root Harley Barklow Mra Wesley Miller Elva Brackley Eileen John Ida Parklow Henry Barklow Barbara Wanja Johnson Mary Ruby Barklow Luther Barker Mary Jane Sarker Dorothy Barklow

Local residents on weekend outings and moves

Contractor Melvin Kern of Coquille visited Myrtle Point on business. Mrs. Mary Mix and son Charles Fohl shopped in Myrtle Point. Warren and Mrs Deyoe with Eda Smith drove to Grants Pass to meet daughters Helen and Josephine. Heien Deyoe completed a second year teaching at Klamath Falls. Jo Josephine Deyoe visiting from Klamath Falls. Bob Ford of Marshfield stayed with Alden and Roderick Barklow. Walter Sykes and sons Jeans and Roderick Barkow traveled to Marshfield. Lloyd Wilson and Mrs Myrtle Button hosted overnight in Coquille. Kenneth Piercy joined National Guard encampment at Fort Stevens, 16 days. Myrtle Button and three sons moved to Ash Street near City Park. Sigroe Point theater attendees noted. Jo Barker attended a Coquille baseball game on Sunday.

Klamath Warren Deyoe Eda Smith Grants Pass Helen Josephine Heien Deyoe Klamath Falls Myrtle Point Schoo

Van Alstein and two others injured in gravel truck crash

Near Broadbent a gravel truck with H. C. Van Alstein, his son, and mechanic George Sanders left the road after a broken steering gear. The truck plunged 25 feet down an embankment, the gravel load tumbled forward, and all three were taken to Mast Hospital with mixed injuries. The accident occurred late Wednesday afternoon as they were returning to Bridge.

H. C. van Alstein George Sanders Broadbent

Meat Market Closes After Overhead Postponed Reopening

The Mytrie Point Meat Market ends operations after closing Tuesday night. Proprietor Ben Howe cites high overhead and uncertain cost reductions as obstacles to maintaining high quality meats and service while planning a possible future reopen. He thanks patrons for their support.

Mytrie Point Ben Howe

Shrine Club Meeting Reports Coos County Event

At Kasonic Hall the Coos County Shrine Club held a regular meeting to discuss club affairs and upcoming charitable activities. Members reviewed schedule plans and welcomed attendees from affiliated groups.

Coos County Shrine Club Kasonic Hall

Californians Visit Sunset Beach Showplace of Oregon Estate

Californians Miss Iria Bird of Pasadena and Mrs. Nellie Ward of Santa Barbara accompanied by a party visited Sunset Beach and Shore Acres on L. J. Simpson’s estate. The visitors praised the landscaping and shrubbery varieties found there during the Wednesday motoring outing with Mrs. Cora Eaton and Steee girl and boys.

Iria Bird Pasadena California Nellie Ward Santa Barbera Steee Cora Eaton Sunset Beach Shore Acres L. J. Simpson Miss Bird Newcastle-on-on the-Tyne Northumberland Oregon Eaton

Baby Clinic At City Hall In Myrtle Point A Success

A city hall baby clinic in Myrtle Point Tuesday afternoon under county health nurse Mrs. Elrod examined 28 babies. Physicians Dr Gregson and Dr O H Clarke staffed the event with dentists Dr Summerlin and Dr McClellan assisting.

Myrtle Point Elrod Gregson O. H. Clarke Summerlin McClellan

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