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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

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Cupid Busy Court News Of Cool County

A long list of marriage licenses issued in Coos and surrounding counties includes Ruth Mildred Matson and Waldo Leonard Hartley of Marshfield wed June 16 1940 at Mrs M Matsons home by Rev George W Mathiasen. Licenses granted June 13 14 18 20 22 24 to various couples in Marshfield Coquille North Bend Bandon and Myrtle Point. Separate entries report several criminal commitments for insanity and drunken driving with fines and jail terms.

Ruth Mildred Matson Waldo Leonard Hartley Marshfield Howard L. Craybeal Coquille James Malcolm Jenkins North Bend Juanita H Pearson Harry Ward Bay City George R Turney Melvin B. Boak Bandon Margaret Lange West Linn James Karl McCulloch Leona Stallard Powers W 1 Palmer Kenneth Dietz Vivian D McConnell McKinley Oscar Walde Ingram June Theresa Desa Ware To Trinty Lutheran Church Edward Bkixlot Renne Skyles Astoria Fier Ethel Oddy Coos County Wowsy Hey Howard L Graybeal Stanley D Matuszewski Betty Faulkner Peter B Jacovsen Mary Adal Young Charles David Plesce Annie C MacNaughton Barton Anderson Ruth Elaine Muphy Matt J Avsec Ednad Asplund Dewey Cox Laura Germon Justice of Peace Clarence Barton Gene F Bock Bernice Main Relph Lo Todd Coouile Laurel Maxon Myrtle Point Frerett Katherine J Perry Marsh- Nald Benjamin W Daniele Eleanor Lo Breuer Marshfield Par Irwin Whitaker Eugene Helven Dieu W 'Bert A Brattam Justice of Peace Court Hubert Charles Airey Oregon State Hospital Owen C Judd Judd Dayton Marvin Hileman

License Examiner Here Wednesday At City Hall

A travels a examiner of operators and chauffeurs will arrive in Myrtle Point next Wednesday July 3 and will be at the city hall from 10 am to 8 pm. Those needing permits or licenses to drive or carry are asked to contact the examiner during these hours.

Myrtle Point City Hall Cary

Frozen Pack Demonstration On Preservation At Myrtle Point

M Wiegand head of Oregon State College food products dept showcased frozen pack methods at the Myrtle Point Grange hall on Wednesday. He reviewed suitable foods for freezing, proper handling, blanching, packing options for fruits and vegetables, thawing prep, and table preparation to ensure successful home use.

M. Wiegand Food Products Industries Department Oregon State College Myrtle Point Grange Hall Julia Bennett Wiegand Pacific Northwest

Local Happenings and Personal Notices

Telegram reports the death of the infant son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Dunning of Seattle, formerly Lavonne Aasen of Arago. Local residents announce transfers, visits, and travels of military personnel and townspeople including McRay family, Dr James Richmond, and Rev F H Barr with multiple trips to Portland Ocean Grove and Saint Louis.

L M Aasen Arago Jesse Dunning Seattle Dunning Lavonne Aasen Ansen

New Mimeograph on Strawberries Seeks Broad Readership

The Coos county home demonstration agent Miss Julia Bennett says a new mimeograph Strawberries Fresh and Frozen and Their Value is available. The 2x-page guide covers nutrition, uses of frozen berries, three canning methods, sun cooked preserves, and recipes like strawberry shortcake mousse and meringue. Free through the county agent in Coquille.

Home Economics Extension Service Coos County Julia Bennett Coquile OSC Extension Service

Game Commission Drafts 1940 Season Rules

The Oregon State Game Commission will formulate hunting season rules for 1940 next month. An annual hearing is scheduled in Portland at 9 am with questionnaires mailed to sportsmen groups. The antlerless deer season in Murders Creek district in Grant County looms as a key issue for potential continuation or termination.

Oregon State Game Commission Portland Commission Murderer’s Creek Grant County Legislative Assembly

Coos County Population Grows in 1940 Census

Preliminary 1940 census counts show Coos County population at 32 125, up from 28 373 in 1930. Farms rise to 1 967 from 1 606 in 1935 and 1 363 in 1930 with figures subject to correction.

Coos

Game Commission Rep Tours Oregon Coast

James D. Olson director of Information for the Oregon State Game Commission visited Myrtle Point on a coast survey. He said the information department was created to inform the public about wildlife activities and conservation rather than propagate.

James D. Olson Oregon State Game Commission Myrtle Point O'von Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Gearhart State Game Commission Department of Information Olson

Sunday Ceremony Unites MP Couple for Marriage

Ralph L. Todd and Miss Lauren Maxon were married Sunday at the A. R. Train ranch by Rev Hugh Mitchelmore in a quiet ceremony with close friends. Attendants were Ward Todd and Mrs. Vernon Sell. After a short honeymoon to Oakland, the couple will reside in Coquile.

A. R Ralph L. Todd Lauren Maxon Hugh Mitchelmore Ward Vernon Sell Harry Todd L. R. Rennick Frank Gilbert Willis Sell Vernie Wayne Maxon Ward Todd Ive Maxon A. T Oakland Calif Coquile

Agate Beach Club Does Not Score In Sunday Play

Agate Beach Club failed to score in a Sunday match at Coquille Valley Country Club. Theodore Clinton was medalist with 74 and John Arnold 76, both members of the Coquille Valley club. Next Sunday June 30 a one club tournament will be staged on the local course.

Coquille Valley Country Club Lncal Agate Beach Country Club Theodore Clinton John Arnold Coquille Valley Chipman Schutzhus Jack McLarrin Bill Wienert Dick Arnold R A Peterson

Residence Changes In Local Housing Movements

Mr and Mrs James MacWillams, new arrivals from Harney county, bought the Wilam Eveland sheep ranch at Gaylor and plan to move to Myrtle Point. The Rey nolda couple from Idaho rented the William Baker home on Fourth street and will move in once furniture arrives. Arve Sargent and family of Bancroft moved into the David Levison home at Sixth and Maple, while Jennings Parry moved into the Sperry home on Eighth Street. Bud Eyre reportedly agit the Eiton Aasen home, unclear details follow.

James MacWillams Harney County Wilam Eveland Gaylor Evel Myrtle Point Wiliam R J Reynolda Idaho William Baker Fourth Street Arve Sargent Bancroft David Levison Sixth Maple Streets Jennings Parry Sperry Eighth Leroy Bud Eiton Aasen Mtr Af Ig Airent Roves

New Boysenberries Displayed In Local Window

A Herald office window display Tuesday and Wednesday featured Boysenberries grown by H A Schroeder. The two year old vine yielded over a gallon of berries, tasting juicy with mainly pulp and few seeds, described as similar to a young berry in flavor.

Herald Office H A. Schroeder Schroeder

Camp Fire Girls Hold Monday Meeting

Myrtle Point Camp Fire girls met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Larry Larson. Plans were laid for a camping trip to Bridge. The meeting was held in the afternoon with details to be finalized.

Myrtle Point Larry Larson Bridge

Weekend Visitor Notes and Local Trips

Friday guests included Mrs. Gilbert Gilkison and brothers Alfred and Charles Chandler visiting in Negth Pow der, with travel to Powers Cement Creek next day. Eugene Young family planned a visit to Eugene, Oregon, while Theda Boren returned from Cottage Grove and Stella Coughlin from Peoria, Michigan.

Gilbert Gilkison Alfred Chandler Burka Calif Charles Chandler Oakland Reuben Roupp Gilkison Powers Chandler Brothers Cement Creek Stella Coughlin Peoria A. S. Schwartz

Tuesday Wedding Unites MP Youth And Newberg Girl

A Tuesday morning ceremony June 25 1940 in Newberg united Miss Marjory Cooley daughter of Mrs Celia Cooley of Newberg and Wilmot Hoffman son of Mrs Constance Hoffman of Broadbent The couple's attendants were Delbert Mackem and wife The Rev E J Chamberlain performed the ceremony The bride wore misty blue and pink rosebud bouquet The groom is from Myrtle Point and a 1938 salutatorian The couple reside in Coquille and will be at home there to friends

Newberg Christian Church Marjory Cooley Celia Cooley Wilmot Hoffman M.s. Constance Hoffman Broadbent Co. C. Kruse Newhe Delbert Mackem E. J Chamberlain Hoffman Myrtle Point Coquille Creamery Edna Hoffman Wanda Delos George Hoffman Coquille

Game Commission Opposes Cascade Ridge National Park

Oregon State Game Commission and Attorney General L A Van Winkle voiced opposition to the Cascade Ridge National Park plan extending along the Cascade range. They say the park would remove wildlife control from state hands and mark government encroachment on state rights. Landowners inside refuges lose hunting rights on their own land beyond public limits.

Cascade Rdge National Park Cascade Range Oregon State Game Commission The Game Commission L A. van Winkle Steens Mountain

Will Run For Post Myrtle Point Boy

Wallace Moore son of Mr and Mrs John Moore of this city left Monday for Eugene to join a chartered soul train trip to Hollywood California. The trip lasting five days follows his recent selection by the Oregonian for outstanding efforts earning the trip and guests to Hollywood.

F L McRay la Porte Ind G L McRay Parente Eugene Young Philis Patty Eugene Bertha Davis Fairy Keleman Los Angeles Cali Leon Shaw Hollywood Calif Frank Zumwalt Anna Weeks Davis Will Post Wallace Moore John Moare Oregonian Follywood Young Moore The

Dement Files Nomination for 16th District State Post

Wallace B. Dement files to run in the general election for the 16th district representative seat. He lists active Myrtle Point law practice extending 15 years, serves as city attorney, and holds prior roles as Myrtle Point High School clerk, county association president, and Bank of Myrtle Point board member.

Wallace B. Dement Dement Aadia Reee Myrtle Point Se Ha Wees County Air Ieee Bank of

Ask Townspeople to Help Eliminate Fire Hazards

Announcement by George Hughes and Myrtle Poist fire chief urges residents to remove grass and place it in two convenient spots near curbs. Firemen will haul away the debris to reduce summer fire hazards for the city. Renters and homeowners should cut trees as directed.

George Hughes Myrtle Poist

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