Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice
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19 Jun 1941
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
1
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Oregon officials move to enroll civilian reserves through county defense councils. Widespread registration urged with fingerprinting for duty eligibility and duplicate forms kept locally while state headquarters receive records. Five divisions cover protection, necessities, communications, and utilities with community shelter plans and emergency services coordinated.
Two Clinton relatives in Coos County died within days of each other. George Clinton, 65, formerly of Coquille, died in Clarno California after a two year illness. Uncle Joe Clinton, over 80, died in Forest Grove after moving there twenty years ago. Funeral services were held in Clarno and Forest Grove, with survivors including spouses, children, and multiple siblings in Coos County and Oregon.
Mr and Mrs Ellen Schroeder and Waldemar left Sunday for Baker to attend the states hons club convention.
Mary LaClair of Malin is alive and in good condition according to her daughter Bers Ray Grant of Caylord, despite a Har ald publication last week reporting her death. A Portland news item May 6 wrongly stated Ida May Le Clair of Gold Hill died by accident, prompting a correction from Mrs. Grant to the Herald.
Funeral services for Sergeant Albert W Cribbins 28 drowned last Saturday at Fort Ord California will be conducted by Schroeder undertakers in Myrtle Point with the American Legion post in charge. Burial will be in Norway cemetery. Cribbins enlisted five years ago and served with Company I 3th Infantry at Fort Ord. Survived by father Warren Tracy Cribbins and two sisters Mrs Floyd Evernden and Mrs George Isaac, Myrtle Point.
Dr J Edward Dehnre resumes county health duties on June 1 after returning from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. While absent, Dr John R Seeley acted as county health physician and has since moved to Marshfield for private practice.
Barton Christy Don Endicott and Junior Adams lead Oregon carriers joining about 300 peers on a trip to Canada organized by the Portland paper to cap a subscription drive. They will return to Myrtle Point Friday evening.
Reverend Hugh T. Millaimory presides from Myrtle Point and represents Coop County Rotary clubs at an international Rotary convention. Delegates from Marshfield North Bend and Co. were to attend but were unable to sail.
Oregon Grange conclave opens in Newport with about 1000 delegates by Tuesday noon from across the state. Governor Sprague and State Master Ray W. Gill attend as leaders welcome visiting grangers from Coos County and nearby towns.
The article notes Kelly’s ability to depict phases of the Washington scene with objective reporting on legislation and policies that affect readers personally. His daily account, on and off the record, earns wide use in Washington and Oregon high schools.
Ralph Whitaker and W. H. Molmes named as judges for entries. Qirs. Lafe and Mrs. Ed Bredije of unspecified locality listed among officials.
Townsend Club in Buffalo prepares delegates to attend the sixth annual Townsend convention. Frank Scritchfield accompanies the group as they depart from the Rosslow home by coast route toward Stockton California. They plan visits with a Manson daughter in Stockton before continuing to Salt Lake City and then east. The trip costs 140 dollars, funded by club fundraisers and social events.
Seventeen Roseburg players invaded the Gosquille Valley Country Club Sunday and routed local players 96 to 24. Jack Ridgers led medalists with 67, one under par, while Cleytem Mest was runner-up with one over par. Next inter-city meet moves to Cottage Grove at Coquille Valley on June 29.
Coos County boundary board to act June 3 on petitions by Fairview and Riverside districts to transfer territory. If approved, students in the affected Fairview area would be bussed to Riverside under the proposed arrangement.
A report notes changes to game laws discussed with Oregon Game Commission publicity director State Game Man Mere Jamey Olsen. Contact with the Herald office occurred Tuesday with remarks on several law changes and related topics.
Dr. T. M. White reports strong attendance at nightly evangelistic services at the Church of Christ. The 99 group from Coos County attended Tuesday, with a notable Coquille Church of Christ group Wednesday. Rev. Harry Baird, Northwest Christian graduate, serves as special preacher. Wilma Sargent directs related outreach.
A partial list shows Scout representatives from multiple troops including troop 8 from Diyrie Point and troops 7 41 68 and 78 with counts of boys and locations such as Brookings Marshfield Co op and Empire.
The states largest 4-H club session at Oregon State College wraps up with about 2 054 youngsters from every county in Oregon finishing closework and preparing to leave Friday morning. Mentions of coordinator Seymour and Betty Cushmanot Con don indicate the leadership roles shaping the final week.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered scores and team names including Coquille Marshfield North Bend Myrtle Point Port Orford Longloss and Empire. Unable to determine a coherent event, date, or outcome from the provided text.
Coos County Firemen meet in North Bend to discuss home defense. participants include George Hughes Dean Brown and Mitch Myers as the Myrtle Point fire department joins the effort. The association seeks state defense participation and local readiness for emergencies.
The logging outfit, previously in Bandon, moves into the former Shoe Shop site on East Fifth Street at Fyrtle Point. Chas Barrows secures the rental of the building and will employ a bookkeeper at the new local office.
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