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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

2

Local Notes and Events From Lind and Surroundings

Martha Sanderson coordinates district Woodmen of the World delegates with Mr. Sanderson chosen to attend the head camp session in Salt Lake City. A new sewer system installation promises immediate city benefits and cleaner, healthier surroundings. Elizabeth Foota of Norway wed William Ramsey in a small ceremony led by Rev Browne, with both families and friends in attendance.

Warner Swallow Mike Medford Mr. Sanderson Thie Saltee Coener Ind Wall Uae Finh Maizil F S. Barrow Lind Wash M. O Elizabeth Foota Norway Wm. Ramsey R. F Browne M. E. Church

New Modern Moving Picture Theater Planned at Brewster Valley

Groundbreaking work began on Spruce and Sleth streets for a new theater to be occupied by Bender and Schroeder's Favorite Theater, with the project part of Brewster Valley improvements. Local society notes include weddings, community dinners, and a barbecue hosted by the Norway Community Club, plus farm and civic updates.

Roy Swan Grave Ford Brewster Valley Dodge Bechelors

Gas Truck Crash Blocks Myrtle Point Bridge Traffic

Heavy traffic paused as a gas truck and trailer from California collided with the north end of the jong bridge on the Myrtle Point Coquille highway. An obstructing car allegedly started as the truck passed, and the rider swung into the bridge railing. The article also notes local residents visiting Myrtle Point, school district consolidations, and anniversaries.

Myrtle Point-Coquille Califormia Jong Bridge North Fork Myrtle Point Davidson Palo Alto Calit Almira Davidson M R Lee Bend

Sunday church schedule and local visits noted

Presbyterian services shift to summer 10 am Sunday school and 11 am worship with pastor Haugh Mitchelmore. Brethren report Remote Sunday school start with 30 enroled. Sitkum gym preaching by Rev J W Barnett of Arago. Catholic Mass in Coquille at 8 am and Myrtle Point at 10 am. Numerous local visits and family trips across Coquille, Broad Bend, Marshfield, and surrounding areas Su day through Monday.

Haugh Mitchelmore J W Barnett Arago Sitkum Gym D. J. Kelly Coquille

Coos County Officials Named In Zone II Election

An unofficial count selects Mrs. Yda Linder of Eastside as director for Zone II in the Mon High School district Coos County. Miss Frances McCarthy, Fairview clerk, sends in her annual report for audit. Mrs Selda Leath ern Bee and August Witt Kentuck promptly file clerk bonds.

Mon Coos County Yda Linder Eastside Fairview Bch Frances McCarthy Seldta Leathern Bee August Witt Kentuck

Social guests and visits at Myrtle Point gatherings

A long list of Saturday and Thursday dinners and visits features Mr and Mrs I B Sesy Gordon Fleming, Mrs A B Crawford, Mr and Mrs Gordon Rackeff, and many others from Myrtle Point, Coquille, and nearby towns. Attendees include Edna, Lorraine, Norman, Carol, James Fitz Henry, Donald Potts, Virginia, Glenn, Thelma, Nola, and Maxine, with trips to Yellowstone, Marshfield, and a camp above Powers.

Sam Root Broadbent Naomi Robdison Naomi May Staurt Kent Hickam Corvallis Lawrence Barkow Arago Ward Evans Pamela Maureen Marshfield Alice Jean Howard Coquille I B. Levy Roy Mast Ardyce and Jereerie Allegeny Pamels Lawrence Rackleff Maxine Elis John Carl Herbert Alice Jean Howerd S C McAllister Steven Ansen Clyde Lillie Wad Evans Arnie Wilson Charles Griffith Gordon Fleming Donald Virginia Glenn Kenton Myers Gaylord Marvin Shaw Patty Arian Russell McBain Joan Ryan AB. Crawford Chester Willson Myrtle Point Howard Graybear B Levy Mr* Greenleaf Fresno Calif Tyrrell Woodward Lorraine Hayes Patty Shaw Lawrence Rackeff Sesy L E Hayes Edna Lorraine Arthur Doyle Norman Carol Arlan Kenton Lislavere Myers A B Crawford Thema Nola Gerald Donald Potts James Fitz Henry Stanley Felsher Myrtie Puoint Alber Fsh Ethel Yellowstone Park Echo John Young Vderawford Gene Ofoquille B Crawfod Sumerir Orda Lewelen Myvyrtie Point Lawrence Ra

Local residents share dinners and attend funeral in Coquille

Dora Monta Mmard Leland Mrs Susie Roderick of Coquille and others attended Friday and Sunday dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs A J Mayse Mrs Ratelah Greene of Mount Point Dr Ralph Milne Judith Mrs J N Gearhart and more. Theodore Reynolds funeral attended in Coquille with interment in Eugene.

Monta Mmard and Leland Susie Roderick Coquille J Mayse Ratelah Greene Mvntle Point Ralph Milne Judith J N Gearhart Gail Bunch Wilda Shepherd Fred Durnam San Bernardino Calif Oliver Biglow Arthur Tim A W Bigiow Charles Stephen Marshfield Ezra Watson Biglows Nevy Hatcher Monta Minard Durene Nancy QO G Bunch Colleen Randolph Reynods Gearhart Theodore Reynods Cuoquil Bunch Eugene Theo

Women Club Hosts Luncheon With Rose Decorations

Gaylord The Womens Community club entertained the Powers Women’s club with a late week luncheon. Tables featured rose motifs and colored nut cups. Guests included Mr Nelie Ray and many Messrs and Mesdames from Gaylord, Powers and Rees, with songs led by Mr Nelie Ray.

Womens Community Club Powers Womers God Bless America Nelie Ray de Pontagues Presett Meszdamex Etla Langer Sherk I Vman Rolfe Haze Arenere Spit

Weekend Notices and Local Socials Roundup

Honor to Mrs Hailie Huntington as Worthy grand matron in Eugene. Many local families visit, host, or travel between Myrtle Point, Coquille, Bandon, Marshfield, Broadbent, and Portland for gatherings, funerals, dental work, and 4 H events. Names include Hayes, Bones, Carman, Luttrell, Knight, Lovell, and Luttrell families with casual weekend guests and out of town trips.

Hailie Huntington Eugene Rome Carey Bones Bandon Kermit Hayes H D Bones Myrtle Creek Rachel Bones Vance Eggers Marsiifield Addie Hayes Lily Dement R W Bullards Ruchel Bones Bobbie Marshfield Richard Browne Myrthe Point Addi Hayes Clinton Carman Thomas Luttrell Charles Knight Charles Robe Carman Grange Broadbent Fay Young Harrison Hayes Ilene Cinton Carman Nelthe Ray Myrtle Point A H Howard Louis Lund Waldo Lee Monty Clinton Carmon

Local residents host weekend gatherings in Marsh feta and nearby areas

Sunday guests included Miss Virginia Pearson of Myrtle Point and Frank Strong with Mr and Mrs Harry Barkow. Mrs George Hermann and Rawena visited Mrs E J Erness of Denmark. Tuesday business called in Marsh feta with Leslie S une M and Mrs Verne Lundy. Sunday picnickers at Iahe included Bertare "ubertsen and Bunnie Boungs along with other community members.

Thos Hermann Bety Virgnia Pearson Myrtle Point Frank Strong Harry Barkow Ovar Leslie S Une M Verne Lundy Marsh Feta George Hermann and Rawena E J Erness Denmark Philip Barrett Robert Lundy Ernest Davenport Margaret Davis Bertare “Ubertsen Bunnie Boungs Iahe

Local residents depart for California journey

Catching Creek Vic Bushnel and Gene Reed left Monday for Sar Francisca Ca. Mr and Mrs Wiliam Miller and Ruth and James of Bridge were Sunday carers at the G Eard R J West home. Mrs Sevimnutre Foshurgeforeseet to her home after three weeks in hospital. Mos fannns Root of Myrtle Point is working for her. Miss Elizabeth Csolagher retuned.

J. l. Crosby Joe Early Bert Davenport Crétic Fur Thore Humboldt County California Earl Davenport Norway Community Club The Grove Lve H. Detlefsen Vern Haxen Paul Breuer Vth Thomas Barktow George Francis Roger Verla Viola Johnston Barktow Portland Ella Young Addie Young Frank Young Seattle M. M. Young Bandon Sam Root Broadbent Dave Root L F Hayes Delbert Edna Lorraine A J Howard Gaylord Alice Jean Howard Coquille J B Levy S C McAllister J E Wannamaugher Myrtle Point John Paul Bob Mumford Leatha Lynn Schrader O HU Aasen Naomi Robison Naomi May Stauff I. B. Levy C. McAllister Jean Maxine Rackleff Corvallis Mary Jean McAllister Bernice Lille George Gilespie Arda Bernice Vic Bushnel Gene Reed Sar Francisca Ca Wiliam Miller Ruth and James Bridge Wer G Eard R J West Sevimnutre Mos Fannns Elizabeth Csolagher

Local families host gatherings and visits across community

Mr and Mrs Elvin Waterman and George Russell visited the Wao terman mine on John son creek with Russell staying to work. Several residents hosted guests including Mrs M Jo Mere son, Miss Litton Waterman, Patricia Waterman, Bernice Burgess, and Arve Sargent. Weekend and weekday visits continued among the Evernden, Hagedorn, Waterman, and related households with varying overnights.

Elvin Waterman George Russell Waoterman Brothers Johnson Creak Russell M Jo Mere Ma Ti Toint V V Hagedorn Ben Shields Bridge Ed Rice E E Evernden

Lioyd King aided by Evernden family in weekly visit

Mr and Mrs L Byer and Mrs Evernden assisted Lloyd King during the day Monday. Mrs Lyle Hardman Lila Evelyn and Mary were visitors last Wednesday for business calls in Frive Pays Auto Dot Waternwin. Friday afternoon events noted.

Byer Dein F.wyd Everndan Lioyd King Lyle Hardman Lila Evelyn Mary LS Evernden

Community club ladies host potluck and quilting

The ladies of the community club met at the schoolhouse for a potluck dinner and quilted a club quilt. Attendees included Mrs Barrett Zinn Olen William Lestie Odeon Ethel RounTree Dita Lucia Dolos Appleton and Miss Elva Cribbins. Elva Cribbins visited Mrs James Porter at Bridge East Thursday and stayed with her sister Mrs Barkey.

Masdames Barrett Zinn Olen William Lestie Odeon Ethel Rountree Dita Lucia Dolos Appeton England Elva Cribbins James Porter Bridge Iast

Florida inventor builds battery powered car claim 50 mph

A Florida inventor developed an electric motor machine using 12 storage batteries that he says can reach 50 miles per hour and cost a quarter of a cent per mile. A wind driven generator charges the batteries.

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