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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1932

Page

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IHE High Faculty Praise For Union High Play

The Union High School performance The Four Flunder received loud audience applause for acting diction and poise. Cast members Alisa Gertrude Gick Grace Linn Longet Edgar Ruckard and others showcased strong character work and stage presence in a well received production.

Union High School Alisa Gertrude Gick Jerry Dean Grace Mary Linn Evangeline Gay Mazy Everyuhc Tme Provez Neas Lolang P. Lind Horace Burgs Capavio Edgar Ruckard Andy Whittaker Anteen Barker Dwight Allen Alice Alvardes Juno Allan Anu Arthur Sawyer Giles Faraday Juno Kesman JF. Hannorton Mportant Andy Newhousy Hudert Riggs Amy UN Junor High School Jean Presator Lie Lewellen Foth Londros Clarence L. Charen Ira Whittaker Enture Faith Kindron E. G. Ranton Charlotte Bromus Ranton

Boy Scouts Presented with New Troop Flag

The Myrtle Point Boy Scouts meeting at June high school had twenty of twenty-three members present. The group received a new troop flag from the American Legion post with a five year emblem, presented by Harry Bronson. They plan a hike to Barkers Cabin driving tests for a Court of Honor with Mr Hayward visiting the area this month.

Boy Scouts of Myrtle Point American Legion Post Harry Bronson John Belloni Barkers Cabin Hayward

Snow Delays Logging in Coos County Hills

Snow in the hills of Coos County again delays logging work this week. The Coos County Logging Company attempted to add crew south of Powers but heavy snow forced men to return home awaiting better weather. Some workers left Sunday for the Glazer Creek camp while Willie Weekly on Rock Creek begins after operations paused by deep snow.

Coos County Coos

Water rate reduction petition circulates before council

A petition calling for a substantial cut in the city water charge is circulating and will be placed before the Ste regular session at city hall Monday evening. City Recorder E. A. Doodge raised the issue two weeks ago and the council laid it over for the upcoming meeting.

School Board Cuts Grades To Balance Budget

The board of district No 41 voted to reduce teaching staff by three, dissolving the music department and two grade teachers, with the principal teaching both eighth grade sections. The move aims to save about 25 percent of the teachers budget and 17 percent of the total budget amid enrollment decline and revenue losses.

Board of Directors Rool District NO 41 A A Schriefer

Byrne Wins Bout At Coquille Thursday

Local heavyweight Jimmy Byrne returned from a several month layoff to stop Dave McRae of Tulsa in 90 seconds of the first round with a body attack and an arch punch to the solar plexus. Camden and Garvey also posted wins in six round and four round bouts, while several draws closed the preliminaries.

Jimmy Byrne Dave McRae Tulsa Oklahoma McRae Byrne Leo Lombsk Camden Johnny Garvey Portland Ted Davidson Wild Cat Walters Jack Shermer Coquille Dick Brown Bandon Young Hatcher Red Pierson Norway

Adama Leaves for Portland Veterans Hospital

George Adama longtime top man in the H Pearce firm departed for Portland Sunday to enter a veterans hospital. He is accompanied by his family who will stay there while he receives treatment and hopes to return home soon.

George Adama Ben H Pearce Portland Veterans’ Hospital Mr. Adama

Wedding Anniversary Dinner Honors Two Families

Mrs Wm Preston Jr of Myrtle Point and Mrs Oliver Clarke of Bridie hosted a dinner at Fourth and Ash to honor a wedding anniversary. The event also became a belated birthday gathering for Mrs Oliver Clarke with guests including Mr and Mrs Wm Preston Jr and daughter Rei, Mr and Mrs Oliver Clarke, Dr and Mrs H D Clarke, Mrs Mery B Campbell, Rev and Mrs H F Irvin, and Dr and Mrs O H Clarke.

Wm Preston, Jr Myrtle Point Oliver Clarke Bridie O H_ Clarke Ash

Cigar Store Change in Junto Oregon

Frank Brown of Junto Oregon buys the cigar store turning over ownership amid local business shifts. The deal details and parties involved are reported as concluded with Brown taking possession.

Frank Brown Junto Oregon

Creamery Crews Return to Full-Time in Coosa County

Coosa County creameries resume full-time schedules after a harsh winter. Catching Creek Cheese, Sugarloaf, and Swift plant operations are now on routine daily hours. New directors at Argo Cheese Co. and a favorable outlook for the season are reported.

Coosa County Catching Creek Chris Nelson Onn Schroeder Hall Spruce Street A. M. Sunetrup Scheaya Norws Argo Argo Cheese Co Oregon

Hub Store Reopens Under New Manager W B Hendershott

The Hub reopens after merging stock from Bandon Coquille and Marshfield with the local inventory. New manager W B Hendershott formerly of Eugene brings years of experience and has moved his family to the Cooley house on Seventh street. The move signals confidence in Myrtle Point’s local conditions.

Bandon Coquille Marshfield W B. Hendershott Eugene Hendershott Wfe Cooley House Seventh Street Myrtle Point Inoue

Octave Club Presents Plan tation Jubilee at High School

The Octave club staged the Plan tation Jubilee in the high school auditorium drawing a large crowd. Proceeds totaled 32 dollars with one third kept by the club and the rest funding hot lunches for school children. Mrs. Albert Pancoast heads the group.

Bridge Ore Mar Albert Pancoast Arthur Hooton Beth Kenneth Coquille Hooton Haven Billy Corpe Tommy Culver Jean Smith The Loyal Temperance Legion Ruby Florence Johnson Evemy Morrison Viva Vivian Lake Constance Knight Virgia Wilda Beckett Mary Alice Corpe Henry Carver Elder Win Barnett Bonnie Jean Billings

Former Resident Visits Myrtle Point After Orange Sojourn

Chas E Schroeder of Bandon and Tom Gurney of Myrtle Point return from Orange California. Mrs Schroeder visited her parents Mr and Mrs J T Dunlap there. Mr Schroeder drove down to bring them home. Mr and Mrs Dunlap had lived in Myrtle Point for 27 years. this is his first return visit.

Chas. E. Schroeder Bandon Tom Gurney Myrtle Point Orange California Mr. Dunlap

DIES SUDDENLY OF MENTAL MENINGITIS IN OREGON TOWN

Eldred Ely Griswold, 5, son of Mrs Hannah Griswold of Powers Oregon, died suddenly from meningitis after attending school this week. He was stricken while at Mest pi and died at home. The family awaits further details from the burial and mourning services.

Eldred Ely Griswold Hannah Griswold Powers Oregon

Lions Club Benefit Dance Draws Big Crowd

The Lions club dance at Schroeder's hall Saturday night was a financial and social success. It netted enough to pay for a radio set and attendees plan another event. At Thursday's meeting President Dement introduced Myrtle Point Herald owner Robert L. Tucker who pledged cooperation in community development.

Lions Club Schroeder's Lions Lion Dement Myrtle Point Herald Robert L. Tucker

Chamber of Commerce Roll Call and Board Actions

The chamber of commerce board met Tuesday evening in Wallace Dement’s office. They discussed the Oregon Products dinner at Schroeder hall and a roll call to be conducted that night. The board endorsed the Grants Pass to Rogue River highway and showed moral support, while tax issues were referred to the county chamber. They approved $25 for the Portland chamber office in Los Angeles and $10 for secretary Elton Schroeder to attend state secretary meetings in Eugene. The group also backed Gold Beach plans for the Rogue River bridge opening.

Chamber of Commerce Wallace Dement County Chamber Chamber Oregon Products Schroeder Grants Press Rogue River Powers Myrtle Point Tlemon Oregon Congress Portland Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Elton Schroeder

Gas station to reopen at new corner with West Coast fuel

Tike Cook, former operator at Spruce and Fourth, plans to reopen his station at Eighth Street near Maple in repair. He intends to offer West Coast gasoline once repairs are completed, occupying the former Spruce and Fourth location after moving.

Tike Cook Spruce Fourth Streets Eighth I Rr Maple Eck Spruce and Fou

Examinations for operators licenses Friday in Myrtle Point

Examinations for operators and chauffeurs licenses will be given Friday at 10 30 am in Myrtle Point city hall. The law passed last year makes testing compulsory for all vehicle operators. Those holding licenses may test any time within three years. Ward R McReynolds will conduct the examination.

Lcense Myrtle Point Meensas R. McReynolds R. McReynolds, the State Exsouning Oerake Advanc Ieee

Civic Improvement And Help For Unemployed

L. H. Pearce proposes using a half block of vacant ground near Myrtle Point for a summer garden to improve the town’s appearance. He urges residents to cultivate unused lots, noting moisture helps crops and that neat lots attract visitors. The plan aims to reduce weeds and rank growth and provide a pleasant, inviting area for locals.

L. H. Pearce the Herald Pasaded Yrle Point Mr. Pearce Coos County Mertie F Bonet Rangers

Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed at Pink Creek

Friends and family gathered Tuesday evening at Levi Bunch’s Pink Creek home to honor Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bunch on their golden wedding anniversary. The program featured musical numbers, readings, and a refreshment course, with W. H. Bunch as the sole original wedding party member present.

C. H. Bunch Pink Creek Levi Bunch B. Bennett Lily Fish Dorothy Bunch Jen W. H. Bunch N. B. Bennett Martin Nagel C. George Nagel Esther Guerin James Guerin Leslie Epps Steve Epps Walter George Rose Beeres Ray Benthin Drew Bogan Eugel George W. W. Gage J. R. Bunch Ham Bunch

Dunham's Grocery Installs New Managers at Myrtle Point and Coquille

Dunham's Grocery in Myrtle Point appoints David Parmeter, formerly Bandon manager, to run the Myrtle Point store. Deb Abraham moves from this store to manage the Coquille branch. Parmeter will reorganize the layout while settling into a Spruce Street apartment.

Dunham Myrtle Point David Parmeter Bandon Deb Abraham Coquille Parméter Eixasion Spruce Street Bridge Petact Sziven Tye Menda Bock

Fire department chief change sparks damage report

A damaged notice notes leadership shift in the fire department with Mr Hughes named chief after long service. report focuses on response pace and ongoing review of damage to property and how to proceed.

Hughes

Bobcats to Play Bulldogs Friday in Myrtle Point

North Bend travels to Myrtle Point High School auditorium for a season finale against the Bobcats and Bulldogs. Lineups feature Ward Carver Hughes Shalton Mullen Robertson Felsher with referee Rice of Bandon. The season series table shows points for and against among five Coos country teams.

Myrtle Theyrtle Point North Bend Bulldogs Myrtle Point Bulldogs Ulldogs Bobcats Bend Mike Ray North Bend Ee Bee Pal Rustrae Mullen North Reid Coos Courly Basketbal Arts Bandon Coquille Marshfield

4 H Club Meeting Honors Handcrafted Towels And Awards

Four H club girls progress on a handcraft project making towels under state guidance. Participants include Aileen Osbo, Lorraine Miller, Joan Morris, Phy Beloni, Mi'dred Huff, Josephine Huff, Edith Ridell, Wilma Ridell, Mildred Hoff, and Ellen Carver. Juanita Huff leads with 87 points. Wilma Ridell 72. Absent at the last meeting were Wilma and Edith Ridell. A short program includes recitations and talks on club work.

Aileen Osbo Lorraine Miller Joan Morris Phy Beloni Mi'dred Huff Josephine Denita Huff Edith Wilma Ridell Mildred Hoff Stasphine Devas Ellen Carver Art Ieleg Juanita Huff Wilma Redell Wilma Edith Redell Josephine Deyoe

Carnival Dance Planned After Northlond Game

A carnival dance will be held March 4 in Schroeder's hall after the Northlond game. The 8 Q 8 epick club, formed to fund dances for high school students, plans orchid club colors, greenery, and assortments. Har old Hall, Austin Hall, and Lyle Knight lead the orchestra. The evening features hatia serpentine whistles.

Schroeder Northlond Harold Hall Austin Hall Lyle Knight

Ladies from Coquille Highlighted Guests

W Gomwell notes that besides those named on the program, Mrs. Oliver Sanford and Mrs. Rodgers were present among the Coquille attendees, expanding the listed roster of ladies.

Bakery Will Move to Larger Quarters

Al Poppe and J Schriefer move from a home bakery in the Sam Tobacco neven to larger quarters at Buell te Sixth and Wiles streets. They plan a bigger scale operation and aim to serve as a real welcome to the Point, indicating the city’s future growth.

al Poppe J. Schriefer Sam Tobacco

Also Mentioned on This Page

IHE High Faculty BOY Scouts Riddles Cigar Store UI Tet Pxyak Ogtave Club Lion Club Dunham’s Grocery North Bend W. L. Pet Marshfield Quille AB Bandon Mexico ARS
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