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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
1
Dolph Coleman 68 of Big Creek was shot and killed by his son Thorne 18 in Inez on Monday. A Coos county grand jury will investigate to determine if a true bill is warranted after coroner and juvenile court actions.
Myrtle Point’s mobile X ray unit scanned 687 people in a single day, the area’s high for Coos county since the unit began last year. The service drew food handlers and Powers residents, with organizers praising Mt States Power for electrical support and the Legion hall’s use.
Henry A Schroeder retiring president of the Oregon furniture dealers association was presented with an engraved electric clock during a banquet at Mt Hood lodge last week. The couple, Mr and Mrs Elton Schroeder, also attended nearby events while Mrs Schroeder joined Grand Lodge meetings. Vern Laswell arrived for the summer with his mother Mrs Ida Taswell after teaching at Powers grade school and serving in the European theatre. He plans to return to Weatfir grade school this fall.
Edward Zeiner came back last week from a two weeks study trip to San Bernardino California. He toured local industries and reported on community projects seen during his visit.
Citizens and service clubs discussed a plan to reopen Mast hospital as a vital local institution after its closing. Dr H FH Thomas prepares to move to Salem to join state tuberculosis hospital staff. Dr EK E Beeber is expected to be discharged from Camp Lee and return to Myrtle Point by July.
Three Myrtle Point men in Coos county receive commendations from the military personnel procurement service for cooperation with the new regular army recruiting program. Mayor J D Clinton Chief of Police Bert Pearson and Mervil Moller, commander of the local American Legion post, are honored for public spirited support reflecting credit on themselves and their community.
Myrtle Point was unable to secure a win as Sunday’s Southwestern Oregon baseball games were all rained out. Only non league action occurred with Powerr defeating Pacific Fruit 13 to 0 in Coos Bay. The Cape Arago Quocillo game at Golden Field and Myrtle Point’s league clash with Coos Bay were postponed.
Installation of new seats underway at the Hiland theatre during its renovation. Heavily upholstered all metal construction seats and new carpet will place the local playhouse among the best in southwestern Oregon.
Rep Harrie Ellsworth clarified the postwar assessment window for mining claims. Officials say one full year will be allowed to complete required work after a emergency declaration ends, with deadlines tied to July 1 of 1947 or 1948 depending on when the moratorium ends.
Prominent Coos County residents back air minded move as Roseburg to Coos Bay feeder service nears. Myrtle Point Lions form committee to study emergency landing strip near fair grounds with Fair Association board. a second site under discussion.
Mr Cora Steele has entertained visitors over the last few days. Delbert Steele and Jack Wardner of Coos Bay visited in Myrtle Point Sunday. Mrs Mary A Turner of Coquille arrived for a few days. John R. Steele will visit from San Francisco. Mrs Amelia Steele Clayton and two guests arrive from Santa Barbara next week. Mr and Mrs Cecil Bridges arrive from Willamina for a short stay.
Supt Dallas Merton reported Myrtle Point Union High has secured several outstanding teachers for the coming year with shortages in girls public education commercial and home economics noted. Teachers named include Graydon Crews Leis Payne Ethel Weelley Arnold Melby Curtis Beckhem and Elmer Sullivan with plans for a shop program growth and veteran training.
In county results from 60 districts, the unit plan trailed 930 to 486 as 44 districts reported. With 16 districts left, anticipations say the proposal will be defeated. Powers district showed a lopsided 284 against and 2 for the plan as complete returns were awaited.
Kline a Fairview logging operator and newly named assistant chief of the production section lumber branch in the Civilian Production Administration has moved to Washington DC with his wife. They found a four block from the White House apartment, a sign of housing ease mirroring Myrtle Point conditions. It is unclear if he will receive formal recognition, though Congress may probe how such lodging was secured.
Coos County consolidates its two selective service offices into one at the Hall building in Coos Bay. The Coquille board closes and moves its records to Coos Bay while the two boards remain distinct in records. Returning veterans report to Coos Bay and all new registrants turn 18 there. Mrs Stewart Chambers remains chief clerk with Carl Weber as assistant. Mrs Floyd Jackson resigns. The change reflects wartime contraction of operations as draft load declines.
The Vaqueros club plans a major Myrtle Point rodeo on July 12 and 18 with five arena events including bronc riding bulldogging and calf roping. A mammoth downtown parade cowboy dance breakfast and rodeo queen coronation are also planned. Local sponsor Mack Barbour reports his wild string will be featured alongside the Pen dleton Roundup act.
Mrs Ford Worsham of Long Beach California visits Myrtle Point for two weeks due to the illness and death of her father Hugh D Goodman. The Worshams lived in the area until about four years ago.
In Bandon Oregon on June 38 Lady Girl a registered Jersey cow owned by Nash and Sweet achieved a new all breed production record for twice daily milking. Over 306 days she yielded 17855 pounds of milk 6.38 percent fat for 1128 pounds butterfat. Lady Girl born in Coos County and raised on Curry County Clover bottom land.
Coos county completes its first tax exempt property check led by County Assessor Charles W. Forrest. Exempt properties total about 22.0 million dollars, roughly 30 percent of county valuation, while taxed property stands at 27.5 million. Federal land in Coos adds 278,876 acres valued at 10.37 million with 3.89 million in improvements.
The note outlines cannery operations including timing after canning, cash fees, and patron-provided containers. It calls for listing surplus products on the cannery bulletin board and urges government food conservation. Cooperation with others, including the school, is encouraged.
Funeral services for Hugh D Goodman 60 were held Tuesday at 2 PM at Schroeder chapel for the Myrtle Point resident who died Saturday at Keiser hospital North Bend. Burial was in Catching Creek cemetery. Born January 25 1877 in Florine Valley Douglas county he lived in the area 48 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Alto Worsham son Clyde Goodman sister Mrs Effie May Rock brother Richard Goodman and grandson Fordyce Worsham.
Mr and Mrs Milton Schroeder left last Sunday for Salem where she will visit relatives this week. He plans to attend the annual Methodist church conference of Oregon in Seaside, in session June 17 to 28.
Rev W A Briggs pastor of the local Methodist church left for Seaside to attend the state conference of his denomination sessions set from the seventeenth to the thirty eighth. The Gideons will marshal at the local church Sedge.
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