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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
1
The Myrtle Point Herald dedicates its largest edition to visitors and vacationers. It promotes the region's primeval forests, rivers, rugged coastline, waterfalls, meadows, Myrtlewoods, and firs as unmatched in beauty for travelers and long term stays alike.
Thomas Alan Coleman fifteen was cleared of all blame by a Coos county grand jury in the fatal shooting of his father Dolph Coleman fifty six at the family home on Big Creek the night of June tenth A prior coroner jury in Myrtle Point had found no one criminally responsible The grand jury returned a not true bill to Circuit Judge Dale King the youth stated he acted as his father threatened and abused his mother and youth before the shooting
Work starts at Myrth Point Locker Plant Sprurs and S wth streets to add 268 forage units. New machinery received in two weeks will upgrade capacity and efficiency. The plant opened March 22 19dT under Me Mag ned amid rising demand for space and items.
Mia Goetzenberger driving a family car from Myrtle Point with three children was in a wreck at the Big Creek Roachurg road intersection. The car rolled down a 20 foot embankment injuring Mia who suffered a fractured skull and broken arm. Children Jean Kinda and Cray had cuts and bruises. She was taken to Belle Knife hospital in serious condition.
A deed transfers all merchantable timber on 660 acres in sections 26 36 8 4 and 265 to N W Ohring from Yvan and Kenneth Laird and spouses. J L Wakehouse recorded at the County Clerk’s office. value listed as 947.30.
Oregon State College agricultural engineer and architect HR Sinnard visited Myrtle Point to study Cove county fair grounds layout. Directors approved new buildings and major repairs and county officials reviewed planned improvements with fair board members and agents.
An illustrated report describes a surge of caterpillars invading the Remote district, overrunning crops and garden areas. The OA and Coy State College note intensified feeder worms, with pupae forming and later emergence expected, impacting motorists and local greens.
Contestants from Bandon Saddle Club, Coquille Rangers, and Myrtle Point Vaqueros vie for rodeo queen at Oaks pavilion with coronation Friday July 12. Curley's Wranglers perform a cowboy dance and Red Stacks leads a Hollywood act. Rodeo features bronc riding calf roping steer riding bulldogging and wild cow milking as Mack Barbour's string prepares for the event.
In Camas Valley a worker suffered multiple injuries after a fall in the woods. He was reported unconscious for a time and required assistance as others moved to aid him. He sustained numerous cuts and bruises across his body.
A staffing shortage may prevent Mrs. Frank Timmons from leasing the Coos County farm and hospital on Fairview Road. Mrs. Timmons, owner of a Coquille licensed nursing home, has been offered the county facility for $1 for one year with an option to extend or pay $16,000 at year end. She seeks to take over but cannot secure qualified help.
Mise Jon Ruth Sells and Don ald Tester Spicer, both of Coos Bay, were married in Myrtle Point Wednesday afternoon by Justice of the Peace Arthur Ro Jones. Cecilia Spicer, brother of the bridegroom, and Mrs Ada Lemon witnessed.
Mrs Cecia Van Winkle, demonstration agent for Coos County, resigned June 1 and left Tuesday with her husband Captain Alfred Van Winkle for Corvallis. They rented an apartment there and Captain Van Winkle plans to resume studies at Oregon State this fall.
On June 22 Mrs. Rhoda E. Marshall wed Frank Zumwalt at the home of Rev. A A Baker. Witnesses were daughter Mrs. Clymer and Mrs. Baker. A small gathering of friends attended and refreshments followed. The couple departed for their home at the corner of Norris and Seventh in Myrtle Point.
The county court has ordered payments to ten cattle owners re netting Rang a chaenac tent. Each owner will receive for one to four cows at eight dollars per cow. Checks are issued to listed recipients including Thomas J Weekly Sitkum Joe Albini Coquille Ernest C Butcher Coquille Thomas R Johnson Broadbent Frank E Burbank Arago Roy B McAllister Broadbend Floyd W Minard Sitham fend Pale Fairview bn ger T Aasen Myrtle Potst Floyd Reed estate Myrtle Polat.
Cape Arago slugged 18 runs on 16 hits to top Myrtle Point 13 to 6 Sunday in the Southwestern Oregon Baseball League. Coquille battled back and hammered 18 hits to beat an opponent 17 to 7, extending the league action with decisive victories.
The War Department announced that Coos Bay Lumber of Coquille has applied for a piling permit in the Coquille River about 0.6 miles downstream. The project would place two rows of piles from the Cedar Point log dump upstream about 1820 feet with outer row up to 79 feet channelward from the low water line and additional piles on the south bank.
Mr and Mrs John Felsher plan to travel to Salem for a meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mrs Felsher is president of the Myrtle Point auxiliary.
Mr and Mrs Tony Kness of Eureka are visiting in Myrtle Point at the home of Mrs Carey and Mrs Belshaw, the mother and sister of Mrs Kness.
Mr and Mrs John Roper have returned home from a hospital in a California city. The news notes their discharge and return after a period of care.
Moore Mill and Lumber in Bandon McKinley Lumber in McKinley and Cape Arago Lumber in Empire will close for their annual vacations starting June 28. Work will resume Tuesday June 9. Company officials say all employees take vacations simultaneously.
Fra Ro Terry after two years with Sempert's Frasor returns home and becomes an associate in the local drug store. He has spent the past four years in Corvallis as assistant professor of pharmacy at Oregon State College.
Handicap golf tournament action opens with first flight results Jack McLarrin over Bill Baron George Linn over Ray Butach Russell Holiman by default Butch Briner over Lloyd Claver Second flight John Lauter over John Arnold Andy Richardson over Harry Dement Third flight Willard Burrell over Jim Clinton Al Bingham over Wade Rice Hank Burr over L H Pearce Jack Spath over A J Jones Consolation flight Bob Harris over Lew Hillman Curt Warm staff over Pete Robinson
Sitkum man Laverne C Stamen, 22, suffered a broken leg after being thrown from a horse he was breaking. He was taken to Stark hospital in Coquille. RETURN HOME Mrs E O Sempert and several couples returned from Portland after attending the grand chapter of the Eastern Star.
Sunday morning service at the Methodist church was conducted by the Gideons. Pastor Rev. W. A. Briggs was away at a conference in Seaside.
Pete Gray announces Marshell-Wells will open a Myrtle Point store on Spruce Street between Fourth and Fifth, in the former Thrift Grocery building. New floors and plastering are finished, fixtures are on order, and a local manager is to be chosen with Myrtle Point workers filling staff.
County Commissioner Pete Culver returns to his desk in the county courthouse after more than a week of illness. He says he is regaining strength and expects to be on the job by week’s end.
Detective sergeant L E Gup Till of the San Jose police department and his wife with two daughters Jean and Janet are spending a few days visiting at the Elmer W. Durkesen home on Catching Creek.
Mrs J P Stinson of Dos Palos California visiting Powers and Coquille relatives Mrs Stinson and her mother in law Mrs John Meyers of Powers and sister Mrs J L Child of Coquille describe California heat near 100 degrees then praise cool local days in Coos county
Sheriff and tax chief Walker announced high payment rates for 1943-44 and 1944-45 levies in Coos Bay Coquille Myrtle Point. City of Coos Bay paid 97.95 percent of its $74,505 levy with $1,584 due, while Coquille and Myrtle Point showed low delinquencies. Modern collection techniques credited for the strong results across personal and real property taxes.
Jack McLarrin George Linn Russell Holiman Dutch Clinton and Andy Richardson lead the urder golf tournament at Coquille Valley Country Club as play continues today with leaders in front.
Mr and Mrs E Sempert are in Portland this week attending a state convention of druggists.
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