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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

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Skull Find Near Powers Solves 14 Year Old Dietz Disappearance

A human skull found on Bingham Mountain near Powers, Oregon, two miles from Myrtle Point, is suspected to be Bull Dietz who vanished about fourteen years ago. Dentists, sheriffs, and deputies examine the skull and other remains to confirm identity while Dietz brothers Gus and Bill Dietz travel to the scene amid old leads that he might still be alive.

Bingham Mountain Powers Bull Dietz Myrtle Point Carl Utterback Thomas Utterback Sherif Henry Heas W. Culver Pin Dietz Dietz Myrtle Point Neon Gus C. Endicott Endicott Bill Dieta Szorge Northrup Bill Home California Cliff Crew Gun Dietz Bend Oregon Gua

Legion Delegates Elected For Corvallis Encampment

Al B xosky and Harry Brownson named delegates to the Legion encampment in Corvallis with John Phelps and D A Hillis as alternates. The state meeting runs August 6 to 8 with all Legion members invited and national commander Ralph T O’Neill set to attend.

al B Xosky Harry Brownson Legion Corvallis John Phelps D A Hillis Ralph T O'Neill

Auxiliary Delegates Named for Corvallis Meeting

Delegates appointed by the American Legion auxiliary for the Corvallis gathering on August 6 7 and 8 are Mrs D H Hillis Mrs H H Brownson and Mrs C E Benham.

American Legion Auxiliary American Gion Auxiliary Corvallis D. H Hillis H H. Brownson C E. Benham

Junior Ball Game Goes Twelve Innings In Coastal Duel

The Legion junior baseball team Myeynea faced Coquille myorte at Coquille with CSS Staniae, tied at nine innings, and played twelve innings before a 12 to 13 loss for Myeynea. Next, they host Bandon at Myrtle Point Friday at 2:30 in the fair area. Team roster includes Beethcott, Carroll, Shelton, Draper, Newhouse, Gelder, and Mast.

Legion Myeynea Coquille Myorte Coquille Css Staniae Bandon Myrtle Point Fair Area Tkseileelteher Frank Beethcott Gordo Carrol Jeel Sheton

Local Worker Ford to Move Family from Myrtle Point

Ford gets market job change and leases a separate dwelling. He and his family will relocate this week, leaving Myrtle Point as they join the new firm on Saturday.

C. T. Ford Myrtle Point

Myrtle Point Lady Speaker at Bridge

A pleasant evening at the church featured Mrs Belle Whitaker of Myrtle Point as guest speaker for a Missionary Tea. She shared experiences from China and displayed Chinese crafts while a program of piano, recitation, and solos entertained attendees. An offering of about $5 was collected for mission work.

Belle Whitaker China Heten Ionella Curtina Lynn Ohilee Culver Albert Pancosa B. England Edward Morrison Jenus Bida Bonnie Jean Billings Maude Hooton R. H Lemon Fifth Street Union High School Mack

WCTU Plans County Institute Picnic at August Meeting

The WCTU held a county institute in Myrtle Point at the Presbyterian church with a good countywide turnout. Lunch was served at noon and the group decided to hold the next county meeting as a picnic in Dondon, the first Friday in August.

WCTU Myrtle Point Presbyterian Church Bandon

County Christian Endeavor Meet at Arago Next Sunday

County Christian Endeavorers will gather at Arago next Sunday for a basket dinner at noon. Roars Guile, a longtime leader in Christian Endeavor work, will headline the afternoon as speaker. Everyone is invited.

Christian Endeavorers Arago Guile Christian Endeavor Work

Former business man Leroy W Deyoe dies in California

Leroy W Deyoe a former Myrtle Point merchant born April 2 1851 Saratoga New York died yesterday at his home near Watsonville California after a six week illness of heart trouble Burial is planned for Friday in Watsonville with Mason Order services Deyoe who moved through Nebraska Oregon and Salem to Albany later entered hardware and general mercantile ventures in Myrtle Point and surrounding areas He was married to Josephine Musselman and his family relocated to Oregon in 1877

Leroy W Deyoo Myrtle Int Watsonville California Warren Deyoe Mr. Deyoe Char Masonic Order Deyoe Saratoga Nebraska Josephine Musselman Salem Oregon Aran Albany Dayon

Powers Chamber Seeks County Ties And Highway Link

A Powers delegation urged joining Coos County Chamber of Commerce at a Monday meeting to pursue countywide growth. They plan to request state highway board support for a Powers to Grants Pass road and to send a representative to Salem. The Myrtle Point chamber discussed state chamber work and a July flower show prize.

Grants Chamber of Commerce Powers Coos County Leon Oats State Highway Board Salem State Board Grants Pass Grants Pass. After Pene Geese the County Chamber D. F Thompson Powera Chamber State Chamber Myrtle Point Hood River Memibera Evey

Sea Love Off to Encampment Amid Anticipation

Readers recall “the boys” preparing for camp as plans and good times swirl around the sea voyage.

Californian Enjoys Scenic Drive With Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Les Bay drove to Rosthare Saturday afternoon to rent Sumbe of Fullerton California who had been visiting a mother Mollie Hurst at Perm Mw Stumbe was enthusiastic about the drive from In and thinks Mrs Art Vining and brother Lawrence Hurst at North Bend and her three uncles and families. The Rays will take her as far as Roseburg Friday.

Les Bay Rosthare Rent Sumbe Fullerton Californe Mollie Hurst Perm Stumbe Art Vining Lawrence Hurst North Bend Roseburg

Taylor Family Travels to Missouri For Farm Visit

Mr. and Mrs. W. H Taylor with sons Kenneth and Wade and granddaughter Vivian Train left by auto for their farm home town Spr Mise Bissett, traveling via Reno and Salt Lake City then returning by the southern route. Secretary-Treasurer L. H. Pearce of the Cool Tents Fair Association called for mare protection and fair advertising.

W. H Taylor Kenneth and Wade Vivian Train Yeatar Spr Mise Bissett Reno Salt Lake Tre R L. H. Pearce Cool Tents Fair Associade

Worrisome Search For Missing Daughter In The Dalles

A mother Mrs Smith, who runs a rooming house in The Dalles, seeks news of her daughter and estranged husband Bier D Nar. She traveled to Myrtle Point after failed letters and mail attempts, staying at the Myrtle Hotel while appealing to authorities for help. DeBoard, linked to Pentecostal church, is described as tall with a missing front tooth and a former soldier drawing a pension.

Ces Marakalert Pearson Sae Coquille Sheriff’s Smith Dalles Delli Bier D de Portland Marshfield Myrtle Point DeBoard Pentecostal Church Ing

County Ten Cent Tax Referendum Nears Vote

A referendum filed with the Oregon secretary of state seeks a ten cent county tax to fund dairy programs. County merchants, farm interests, and the Coos Chamber of Commerce back the measure as a response to oleomargarine concerns and dairy industry needs. Local leaders urge voters to support the proposal at the fall 1932 general election.

Myrtle Peint Arshfeld North Bend Colle vaHcy Aphar Coos Merce Hampton Curry

Cougar skull attracts attention at Powers trail site

The skull of a cougar killed by Bob Harrison on a lonely mountain trail south of Powers was placed in The Herald window of the week. The young animal’s teeth indicate it could handle tough encounters, except against a determined man with a six shooter.

Bob Harrison Powers Herald

Arago Boy Places Second in Grain Judging

Local notes show Arago boy finishing second in a grain judging event. The snippet mentions delegates and district observers from Coos county and several families visiting Corvallis for a short stay.

Arago Boy

Freight Trucks Block City Streets In Portland County

A traffic disruption occurs as trucks and trailers fail to navigate Main Street causing curb blockage and street congestion. Observers complain the length and weight of freight vehicles strain the road and safety on highways. Community leaders debate stricter limits for freight carriers operating on urban streets.

Portland Ceessoniye Fee Trac Aghr Epers

Gaylord Party Enjoys Day on Ocean Beach

A Gaylord party spent a day at Ocean Beach including James Devereaux Mrs F D Med Frendy Jr Leonard John Phelphs Genevieve Mr and Mrs Ray Hainey and Herbert Kile. They went swimming at a younger folks home and the event was described in the account.

Fragmented OCR snippet on garden plants and emceed event

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a garden and an emcee for a plant or flower event. It references potted plants and names that appear garbled. No clear date or organization is identifiable.

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Bill Dietz Ansie Skull Brother FORD Mins Elva Statler New York City Atar Radcliffe College Leroy W. Deyoo Powers Chamber Coes County Ofice Secretary of State Ol’ Faithful Lace San F. Gregson Bauiser University of Southern Calliornis Honelvis United States Japan Herbert Cari Corvallis Scheel Coear D. D. Davis Berkdale Califare N. M Asa Beate Bert Doyle Fox Gaylord Party Ocean Beach Henry Gilberts Tong Last ECU Wee —— DR Foe. A Sean Ea Pote Sing Agaierns Phameoeus Loe Br Reronia Teberons Bageaia Hervey North Ead of Distetet
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