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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1932

Page

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Music Recital Well Attended at Presbyterian Church

Mrs Georgis May Moller presented recitals by her pupils from the Angeles Conservatory of Music and Arts over two nights. Phydelias Morris performed piano and voice pieces to a receptive audience. A certificate recital followed with awards presented by Mrs Cordill and Thomas Pertns to several students.

Georgis May Moller Angeles Conservatory of Music and Arts Los Angeles Conservatory of Music Mra Moller Mra. T .&S. Cordill San Pedro Los Angeles Conservatory Phydelias Morsia Joan Mortis Thomas Pertns

Foxes Shipped From Huntley Farms to Portland Buyer

Mrs Volney Huntley of Huntley Fox farms traveled to town Monday to ship two pair of foxes. The animals were sold to BEW Blits of Portland and sent to the W D Hamilton Fox farms nearby for care.

Volney Huntley Huntley Fox Farms Maonday BEW Blits Portland Hamilton Fox Farms

Car Strikes Boys Near Sandy Creek Hospital Trip

A Ford engine slipped from a donkey sled and crushed the right hand of Clinton Wilder who works for the Wilson brothers. He was en route to the hospital when the car collided with Leo Annis eleven, son of Jesse Annis, causing a broken collar bone and cuts. Both boys were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Clinton Wilder Wilson Brothers Sandy Creek Leo Annis Jesse Annis Annis

Body Found in Ruins Near Eckley. Miner E. E Elliot Identified

McFarland and Forest Service firefighters investigated a burned cabin near Eckley and found the body of E. E Elliot, a miner and prospector aged unknown. Neighbors suspect foul play as entries show theft of bedding dishes and food at the cabin. The Curry County sheriff and coroner pursue the case.

McFarland Forest Service Eckley E. E Elliot Haren -Quallp Curry County

Car Washing Mishap Ends With River Tow

Bill Stevens of Myrtle Point tried a new business by washing his own car in Reed's ford Sunday. He drove into the river, got stuck on a soft bottom, and was towed out by a town tow truck. The stunt produced a towing bill and little revenue, so he returns to hair cutting.

Bill Stevens Myrtle Point Bill Reed

Rogers in Chicago Exults at Quick Victory

A garbled dispatch from Chicago notes a quick victory by Rogers with observers unsure of the full details. The fragment hints at a celebratory mood and a swift outcome.

Local Happenings and Weekend Travels Across Towns

Local readers report attending a county Farmers' Picnic for charity with multiple families from Myrtle Point and Norway enjoying the trip. Perley Kessler and his mother left Baker after weeks at Auto Park. Lloyd and Mrs. Baker traveled home to Salem.

Lester Dement A R Davenport W A. Sawyer Lawrence Dackleff Myrtle Point Baker Perley Kessler Auto Park Lloyd Baker Salem Mr Baker A. E. Baker

State Fair No 72 to be bigger and better says board

A State Board of Agriculture committee told Governor Meier the State Fair No 72 will be expanded while avoiding deficits. They plan to cut costly features, remove losses, and add popular new attractions, with no exhibits curtailed and no night horse show or races. Community groups offer free services and cooperation to boost attendance.

State Fair Better Says Board State Board of Agriculture Meier Hir Salem Ts Chamber of Ommerce Oregon

Price of Gasoline Is Again Boosted

A 24 cent increase in gasoline prices took effect Monday noon, lifting most service station prices to about 21 cents per gallon. The rise is attributed to higher crude oil costs in California.

California

Editor Leaves Curry County Reporter in Oregon

Robert L. Withrow resigns after four and a half years as managing editor of the Curry County Reporter. He plans to move his family back to Portland. K. E. McMullen assumes operation and printer duties and takes over management of the paper.

Robert L. Withrow Curry County Reporter Gold Beach Publishing Company Portland K. E. McMullen Reporter

Trust Deed Filed On Coquille River Hotel Property

A trust deed for $30,000 was filed by Hotel Inns Inc. in favor of Hawkins & Roberts as trustees. The 10 year mortgage covers a log cabin hotel and real property along the Middle Fork of the Coquille River on the Coquille Myrtle Point highway, with A L Houghtaling as president and D L Endicott as secretary.

Coquille Hotel Inns Inc Hawkins & Roberts A L. Houghtaling D L Endicott Middle Fork Coquille River Coquille-Myrtle Point

On Vacation W and Mr Ben Howe Head West

On Tuesday morning they departed on an extended motor trip to San Francisco via the Pacific highway and will return along the Coast route, planning to save the best part of the journey for last.

Ben Howe San Francisco

Transfer Prevents Visit from Schroeders Guests

Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder miss their Fourth of July visit as Mrs A F Linegar sister of Mr Schroeder and Keith Linegar of Chico California cannot travel due to California Automobile Association transfer to the Santa Cruz district The Linegars are well known in the city and many friends regret the cancellation of this year’s trip.

Henry Schroeder A. F Linegar Schroeder Keith Chico California Linegar California Automobile Association Santa Cruz Mr. Linegar

Car Plunges 120 Feet Off Grade. Four Escape Injury

A Wind Eater sedan with four occupants plunged 120 feet off a grade near Port Orford. The driver became confused by a bee and lost control. The car rolled once and a half, struck a soft shoulder, and left the grade. All four occupants suffered only minor bruises and cuts. Mrs Veach had painful forehead wounds. Dr Cartwright treated the injured at the scene.

W A. Farr J E Veach Farr Veach Cartwright Port Orford Keith K. Ambrose Oregon State Police

Official considers 15 day motor vehicle fee moratorium

The speaker indicated a plan to declare a fifteen day moratorium on motor vehicle fee payments due July 1. He proposed deferring license fee collections to the secretary of state and said the plan was discussed with Hoss and referred to the attorney general for legality.

Secretary of State Meier Hoss

Fall Breaks Ribs at Myrtle Gold Creamery

Sunstrup, proprietor of the Myrtle Gold Creamery, suffered a painful injury Friday when he fell over a milk can, fracturing two ribs on his right side. He will be out of work for some time.

M Sunstrup Myrtle Gold Creamery Sunstrup MecRay Enforced

Escape Injury on Sugarloaf Mountain Collision

A Ford coupe driven by F L Charboneau collided with a Chevrolet driven by Mack Johnson a Mast hospital nurse and overturned on Sugarloaf mountain near the dam last Friday morning. Charboneau's nephew Louis Charboneau suffered an eight stitch forehead cut. the wreck was towed to a local garage and later moved by truck to Marshfield where the Charboneaus reside.

Sugarloaf Mountain F L Charboneau Mack Johnson Mast Hospital Charboneau Louis Charboneau Marshfield Charboneaus

Ford V-8 Sedan Delivered to Frank McNair

Delivery of a new Ford V-8 sedan occurred Tuesday when Frank McNair received his vehicle. James Mast and Ira Wilson drove to Portland Monday evening and returned with the car Tuesday evening.

Frank McNair James Mast Ira Wilson Portland

Carload Shipments Reported From Local Mills and Points

Logging activity shows F C Krantz and Elmer Bell sending a carload of ties from Broad Bend. Jones and Woodworth delivered a carload from Myrtle Point, while another lumber carload left Myrtle Point billed to Tacoma. A L Powrie was the shipper. Fifty four carloads of logs moved via Marshfield to Evans Products from the Morrison camp at Byerle. The Coos Feed and Seed Store received two carloads of flour and feed this week.

F C Krantz Elmer Bell Broadbent Jones and Woodworth Myrtle Point Tacoma AL Powrie Evans Products Company Marshfield M. J Morrison Byerle Coos Feed and Seed Store

Another Flier To Be Secured For Coos Bay Air Circus

The Coos Bay Air Circus must find a substitute ace after Roy Wilson died in a Glendale California crash. Frank Clarke is believed secured to perform July 2 3 and 4 with Brownie Roi Tiny Margaret parachutists and Dick Rankin Portland pilot added for thrilling air acts.

Coos Bay Air Circus Roy Wilson Glendale California Wilson Frank Clarke Brownie Roi Tiny Margaret Dick Rankin Portland

Real Ball Fan Sees Humdinger Game at Broadbent

Myrtle Fat notes at least one real ball fan attends games in spare time. H G Volkmar traveled to Broadbent on Sunday to witness a humdinger between Broadbent and Gravelford.

Myrtle Fat H G Volkmar Broadbent Gravelford

Will Enter Reno Clay Pigeon Contest

Mr and Mrs C D Ray of Empire depart by Monday for Reno Nevada to enter a clay pigeon shoot with a $5 000 purse. Ray a member of the Coos County Gun club is regarded as a top scatter gun shot. They expect to be gone about 10 y s.

C D. Ray Empire Reno Nevada Ray Coos County

Coos and Curry County Fair to Be Held in 1932

L. H. Pearce secretary of the fair board announced that the Coos and Curry county fair will definitely take place in 1932. He said rumors of cancellation are unfounded to settle doubts among county residents.

L. H. Pearce The Fair Board Coos and Curry County

Local Girl Weds Gardiner Man In North Bend Ceremony

Local girl became the bride of Glenn Ziller of Gardiner on Friday June 24 in North Bend. The couple will live in Gardiner where Ziller was employed. Ziller was born here and lived here until about a year ago. He now makes his home with his brother Lorin Miller and wife. Many friends extend best wishes.

Orvills Miller Cora Mulkey Glenn Ziller Gardiner North Bend Ziller Lorin Miller

Medford youths hike Rogue River to Gold Beach

A group of four young men from Medford traveled the Rogue River from Grants Pass to Gold Beach. Led by Francis Neff, the party sought river scenery from the upper reaches to the coast and rode a boat at Sahee for a thrill. The explorers were Paul Lay, Don Poxham, Beckham, and Neff.

Gold Beach Grants Pass Cold Beach Franca Ne Rod Paul Lay O’ Medford Don P.xham Beckham Ft Grants Pass Almeda Sahee Francis Neff Mlahee

New Interpretation Sparks Confusion Over Patient Care

Fragmentary text notes debate over patient treatment during Marshfield visit. It questions whether the patient must stay with the physician who arranged the visit and privileges for care.

Marshfield

Glee Club to Sing at Bandon Hartman Theater

The Milwaukee State Teachers College Men's Glee Club directed by Samuel Thorn will perform at the Hartman Theater in Bandon on July 6 at 8 00 p m under the Bandon Lions club. The group, touring the western coast, will travel via Myrtle Point in three large stages and is known for songs duets quartets and instrumental numbers.

Milwaukee State Teachers College Nembera Hartman Theater Bandon Bandon Lions Club Glee Club Samuel Thorn Tom Thorn Myrtle Point Midwest East

Steele Takes Over Journal Agency Center District

Delbert Steele assumes control of the Journal agency from Ross Ames and will distribute all Journals in the district. Adjustments to accounts and solicitation of new subscriptions are planned in the coming days.

Delbert Steele Ross Ames Oqpuads Moadxa Paeig

North Bend Townsfolk Face Night Travel Checks

North Bend police flood highways with checks as Chief Davis explains the aim is to curb improper travel at night. Officers stop all motorists through 130 and request occupants to account for themselves. Legitimate travelers are urged to cooperate. protesters risk detention in this era of rapid travel.

North Bend Coos Bay Harbor A. m Davis

Coquille School Board Elects Officers and Members

The Coquille School District No. 8 board met Thursday night to organize. E. D. Webb was named chairman and administered the oath to Dr J R Bunch, with Lyman Carrier as the remaining board member.

Weekend in Salem and visits across Oregon

R R Harris and wife visit his father and uncle in Myrtle Point while guests from Speksize arrive with daughters Velva and Kathryn Hamiltrap from Camas Washington. Miss Betty Hollenbeck of Spokane plans extended stay. Virginia Kelly travels to Portland with Mrs Angus McDonald. Roy Guerin visits in Salem over the weekend. Mrs R B Wilson of Medford and her sons Jones and Donald stay with Roy Spires for the summer. Pete Pearson travels to Vancouver Portland and Salem. Dr and Mrs R H Mast return from Portland. Jim Powers goes to Gold Beach for Del Asher funeral. Bert Clark moves by truck to Medford. Several other local names appear with weekend visits and travels.

Speksize George Hamiltrap Velva Kathryn Camas Washington Betty Hollenbeck Spokane R. B. Wilson Medford Jones and Donald Wri

Unclear Text Public Program Announces Speakers

A garbled public notice outlines a program airing at 10 a m with a panel of speakers. Names include Frank Ashbrook Biologics Survey Denver Colorado and Rocky Mountain Growerras Finley Oregon. The fragment mentions a W. M. Cummings and a general discussion and questions to be answered.

Frank Ashbrook Biologics Survey Db. Co Salem Oregon W. M. Cummings

Water Shutdown Briefly Affects Myrtle Point

Water service was off for about three hours in Myrtle Point on Wednesday due to repairs. The swift actions of the water department prevented a prolonged outage and ensured residents did not go without water.

Myrtle Point Water Department

Pionzer Dies Despite Mise Cone Incident

A fragmented notice reports the death of Pionzer following a mis cone incident. Details are incomplete in the readable text.

Past Masters Night Slated by Masons on August 14

The lodge announces Past Masters Night to be held on August 14 with invitations sent to fourteen judges in the jurisdiction. Attendees from various lodges are expected to attend the event.

Ile Qute

Oil Company Change Completed

N B Taylor completes transfer moving his wife and family to Medford. He takes a new role as area salesman in Medford as part of a promotion. details on his arrangement and timing remain unclear.

N. B. Taylor Taylor Medford Mr. Taylor

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Rogers Chicago Nagpal Sell Pa Claridge Brooks O. H. Clarke Florence Cal Eleanor Saubert Calvin Ray Edward H. Pflug Meedford Max Morgan NASA Belden Governop Meier Ash Hy Spe Ene Coquille School Board Los Angeles R. R. Harris Wm. Harris R. Harris Gene Portland Virginia Kelly Tuesden Angus McDonald Mrs Roy Guerin Pete Pearson Vancouver Dester Returne R. H. Mast Bert Clark Gundey al Coquille B.C. Barber Mir Richard Ritchard Owen D.C. Rishmend wWe Pionzer Oil Company Change
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