Grand jury indicts nine more cases as sessions close
The county grand jury returned nine indictments and declared several true bills last Thursday. Defendants include Capp and Hyde on assault and battery pled guilty with six months in county jail and five days parole. Medford faced threatening to commit a felony. Scott, Smith, and Gibbs charged with non-support. Other indictments covered drawing a bank check, larceny, and related offenses. Campaign filings noted for county offices and local races with several waiving filing fees by party rules. A damage verdict awarded over $800 in a separate suit and various probate judgments and debts were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Capp
Howard Hyde
Welton Medford
Alfred Lawrence Scott
Allheldon Smith
Stephen Gibbs
Heanee Road
Cunningham
Marion Devault
Clyde Sto Cat
Joseph Emery
Medford
Hugh Fiese
Dergeton
County jail round up lists multiple inmates in statements
In County Jail Alfred Olson 51 was arrested at North Bend to answer a non support charge and released the next day Carmel Sanders 44 was taken in tow Saturday at Coquille charged with drunkenness serving a 10 day sentence Robert McCann H of Marshfield was adjudged insane Monday and turned over to Salem authorities Tuesday Wm Thomas 32 was arrested Tuesday at North Bend fined 620 and costs for stealing equipment off a boat Howard Hyde and Lloyd Capp 22 Coquille men were jailed on an assault and battery charge George B Stadden 91 of Marshfield was committed to the county jail Wednesday to await a sanity hearing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Olson
North Bend
Carmel Sanders
Coquille
Robert McCann
Marshfield
Salem
Wm Thomas
Noth Bend
Costa
Howard Hyde
Lloyd Capp
Coquilla
Asault
Geoorge
Stadden
Wedncesday
Childs Arm Hurt In Wringer Accident
Mrs Barklow and Mrs Breuer rushed five year old Darla Jeanean Barklow to Maat hospital after a wringer injury. The child’s arm was torn and severely bruised from wrist to elbow when she tried to pull a handkerchief through the wringer while her mother hung laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Barklow
Creek
John Breuer
Barklow
Darla Jeanean
She Oil conducts annual sales conference and jubilee
T Hornecker manager for the She Oil company attends the annual sales conference and silver jubilee celebration. The event is set for Friday in Portmind with attendance expected from company leadership and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Hornecker
She Oil Company
Porthind
Gaylord Farmers to Hold Market Discussion Next Wednesday
A public meeting of Gaylord farmers and livesto ck marketing specialists will be held at the Myrtle Point High School on March 8. Portland Union Stockyards Co. president G A Perot and trader A Clark will answer questions on marketing livestock. The free session aims to improve market knowledge and prices for growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Farmers Evening School
Myrtle Point Haigh Acchool
Liscock
GA Per Ot
Portland Union Stockarda Company
Union Stockyards
Bureau of Agriculture
State examiner to visit Myrtle Point for driving permits
The state examiner of operators and chauffeurs will be in Myrtle Point at city hall next Thursday March 10 from 10:08 a.m. to 6 p.m. Those seeking driving permits or licenses should contact the examiner during these hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atate
Wd Cauffeurs
Myrtle Point
Lisenson
Corsa
Rail and Wagon Road Lands Closed to Homesteading
Notice from the acting register of Roseburg land office states that all railroad and wagon road lands are withdrawn from homestead entry. Since August 23, 1937 no homestead applications will be entertained for these lands in any category. The Interior Secretary may reclassify or restore entries if suitable for agricultural use or timber production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
ONC
Coos Bay
Ecretary of the Interior
Rating Bureau Opens Local Office in Myrtle Point
Western Mercantile Agency Inc opens in Security Bank Building with Heaton W as general manager and Russell Roma as field manager. The bureau, already in Coquille, maintains 20 000 subjects files and offers credit ratings across Coos Curry and parts of Douglas counties with national connections. Members gain prompt telephone information at a nominal monthly fee through the Myrtle Point Credit Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Security Bank
Western Mercantile Agency, Inc
Heaton W& General
Russell Ro Morsa
Collecion
Coquille
Coos
Curry
Douglas Counties
United State
Canada
Sol
Myrtle Point Credit Bureau
Public Warned Of Bogus Solicitors
County authorities warn residents about counterfeit Salvation Army solicitors not affiliated with the organization. People donating are urged to verify agent cards bear a serial number and Major Ranald M. Eberhart signature, Portland divisions commander, Oregon and southern Idaho, and report any discrepancies immediately.
MP Man Observes Toth Birthday
Jacob Nelson longtime Myrtle Point resident celebrated reaching his 75th birthday with friends and family this week. He came to Oregon in 1887 via Casper Wye with his wife Arabelle Mary Mater and settled in Coos County. Nelson previously lived in Iowa Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming before settling in Myrtle Point where friends extend wishes for many future anniversaries and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Nelson
Myrtle Point
Nelson
Casper Wye
Myr- Uo Point
Fre
Iowa
Toeir
Noraska
Colorado
Jie
Wyoming
Oregon
Coos County
Arabelle
Mary
Myrtle Point Youth Boxer Walter Jervis Enlists in Army
Walter F Jervis son of Mrs May Jarvis of Myrtle Point enlisted in the US Army January 26 and joined Company A 107th Infantry at Vancouver Barracks Washington He is active in boxing smokers and drew with his brother a former Golden Gloves holder in an exhibition at the last smoker He entered an elimination to select the bantamweight on the barracks team bound for a March tournament in San Francisco against the 30th Infantry at the Presidio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F Jervis
May Jarvis
Myrtle Point
Tth
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Jarvis
San Francisco
30Th Infantry
Presidio
Army Day Chairmen Named Across Oregon
Commander Elvin Eads of Myrtle Point post and Commander Clyde Allen of Powers post are appointed chairmen of local Army Day committees for April observances. The event is sponsored by the Military Order of the World War and will span 97 Oregon cities and towns. State leaders include Governor Charles Martin as honorary chairman and Portland Mayor James K. Carton Jr. as chairman, with Judge Jacob Kanzler Captain Oscar Kaufer and Major H D Bagnall as executive secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Eads
Myrtle Point
Clyde Allen
Powers Post
American Legion
Oregon
Charles Martin
James K Carton, Jr
Portland
Jacob Kanzler
Oscar Kaufer
H D Bagnall
Army
Local Boy Faces Loss of Sight After Eye Injury
Sacramento friends mourn a four year old boy who may lose sight in his second eye after a golf club accident. The child had already lost one eye years earlier due to a knife wound. The incident occurred while he played with a neighbor child. Mrs W E Lundy of Myrtle Point had just left the area and may stay in the south for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra E Vo Sinton
Sacramento
Calif
Slauson
W E Lundy
Myrtle Point
Bee
Butterfat Yields Highlight Coos Bay Dairy Herds
Coos Bay Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports 1937 butterfat averages per cow. Ben Monson Lakeside tops at 50.71 pounds, Preston Monson 44.97, and 8C Rogers estate cows average 41.98. Overall year shows 19.38 pounds above prior peak with high and low-earning cows emphasized. Coquille Valley shows تزيد.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
Delmar Jewell
Ben Monson
Lakeside
Preston Monson
C_ Rogers
Neil Bernes
Coos Nuver
Coos Bay Association
Coquille Valley Association
Donald Auertester
W H Donald
Broadbent
O H Aasen
Arago
Marry
W E Cross
Coquille
F M Jeffery
P F Bartlett
Myrtle Point
Rufus Rylander
Norway
J A Davenport
John Auer Coquille
Hillis Perkins
Bandon
Upper Ranch
Hills Perkins
Bundon
Lower Ranch
Engagement of Mrs Zimmerman Announced in Alameda
The engagement of Miss Marjorie Beatrice Zimmerman of Alameda to Lieut J G E Kenneth Solenberger USN was announced February 19 at a buffet in Alameda. The couple plan a world voyage before settling on the Atlantic coast, with Solenberger currently serving on the USS Monocacy on the Yangtze patrol in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Beatrice Zimmerman
Carl Zimmerman
Alameda
Calif
Kenneth Sotenberger
U S N
Mias Zimmerman
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
Hong Kong
Philippine Islands
New York
Singapore
India
Red Sea
Tm Sue
Canal
Turkey
Greece
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Austria
Italy
Switzerl
France
Germany
England
Scotland
Atlantic
Solenberger
USS Monocacy
Yangtze River
China
Helim G Spaulding
California
Zimmerman
Ralph Miller
Myrtle Point
Powers
Zimmermans
Marriages Reported Across Oregon Coast Counties
Leonard F Watkins and Mildred Wright of Coquille wed last week at the clergyman's home. JH. Word of Marshfield married Olive D. Carter of Willamina at the Willamina Methodist church. J C Campbell and Maude Covall of Marshfield wed at the Coquille Methodist parsonage. Eloworth Addison Huff and Evelyn Bernice Leake of Bandon received a license. Arthur C. Wells and Doris R Merz of North Bend obtained a license. Howard LeRoy Walsh and Leone May Keefer of Marshfield were married at the minister's home in Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard F Watkins
Mildred Wright
Coquille
Ky. FE Watkins
JH. Word of
Marshfield
Olive D. Carter
Willamina
L. G Weaver
J C Campbell
Maude Covall
Marshield
Howard Graybeal
Eloworth Addison Huff
Evelyn Bernice Leake
Bandon
Arthur C. Wells
Doris R Merz
North Bend
Howard LeRoy Walsh
Leone May Keefer
Real estate deals closed in City this week
EC Roberts closed deals include L H Pearce buying son estate lot behind the post office to remodel into a paint shop. C H Wilder bought property on Bothwick and B streets from World War Veterans State Aid. Charles R Spores and wife purchased acreage near Roseburg road from Hawkins brothers. Warley Barklow bought Clifford Wilson residence in the southeast addition near Border and Bender's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Dea
EC Roberts
L H Pearce
N P Peterson
Pearce
C H. Wilder
World War Veterans State Aid Commission
Bothwick
B Streets
E C Roberts Real Estate
Charles R. Spores
Hawkins Brothers
Roseburg Road
Spores
Warley Barklow
Waterford Lumber Company
Narshfield
Clifford Wilson
Border
Bender
Barklow
Pow. 7
Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed For Knight Family
Mr and Mrs J L Knight of North Catching Creek celebrated their golden wedding on Saturday Feb 36. Open house was held Sunday to honor friends and relatives with buffet lunch and a wedding cake. Many gifts were received from local friends and relatives across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J L. Knight
North Catching Creek
Guy Bell
Wanda Lu
Powers
Elmer Knight
Barbara
Myrtle Point
Joe Knight
Jo Anne
Maxine
Marjorie
Mia Ropert Reed
Coquille
Hugh Harrilton
Chris Nelson
A R Davenport
Twin Oaks
Ida Oerding
Alvin Shaver
Kathleen Roberts
Eileen
Stanley
Pleasant Point
Loren Knight
Gloria and
Rae
George Clark
Eugene Adams
del Rema
John Fabry
E. Marsters
Floyd Cox
Marvin
Pearl
Betty Cox
Knight
World War Vet D W Dodson Dies After Illness
D W Dodson, a World War veteran, died Saturday afternoon February 26, 1038, at Marshfield after several years of illness. Funeral services were held in Touchet, Washington, with a brief service by the Eagles lodge and World War veterans in Marshfield at 5 30 Sunday. He is survived by his wife, principal of the Bunker Hill school. Local relatives attending included Mr and Mrs Henry Bryant and Roberta and Quecar, Mr and Mrs Ernest Bryant, and Mr and Mrs Ovid Bryant. Dodson is a brother of Neary Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D W Dodson
Marshfield
Touchet
Wash
Eagles Lodge
Henry Bryant
Roberta and
Quecar
Ernest Bryant
Ovid Bryant
Dodson
Neary Bryent
Faculty Play Adam And Eva At Myrtle Point High
The Myrtle Point High School faculty will stage Adem and Eva a comedy in three acts at a matinee Thursday March 10 and Friday evening March 11. The cast includes James King C L Church Mes R W Schaad Theo P Haberly Eva King Margeret Stevenson Julie De Witt Ferne Boyles Aunt Abby Rocker Grace M Linn Dr Jack Delamater Horace Pilgrim Leland P Linn Adam Smith Wm Gurney and Lord Andrew Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point High School
Adem
Eva
Adam and
Haseen
James King
C L. Church
Corinthia
Mes
R. W Schaad
Clinton de Witt
Sdh
Theo P Haberly
Eva King
Margeret Stevenson
Julie de Witt
Ferne Boyles
Abby Rocker
Grace M. Linn
Jack Delamater
Horace Pilgrim
Leland P. Linn
Adam Smith
Wm. Gurney
Lord Andrew Gordon
Edger Rickard
New Residents Move In To Schroeder House Neighborhood
Mr and Mrs Stanley Phillips and their three children Erma Laura and Kenneth have moved into the Schroeder house at the northwest corner of Epruce and Maple streets on Wednesday. Phillips joins as local mortician replacing L. Powers who left about two months ago for a Grants Pass funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Phillips
Erma
Laura
Kenneth
Schroeder
Epruce and
Maple Streets
Phillips
Jim) Powers
Grants Pass
Fire Destroys Home Sunday in Bunker Hill Duplex
Mrs Jesse Damron of Halls Creek learns that a one story duplex home in Bunker Hill owned by her brother and Del Watson and The Watson and Rathburn families was razed by fire of unknown origin while the residents were away in Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Damron
Halls Creek
Bunker Hill
del Watson
Watson
Rathburn
Eugene
Odd Fellows Hold Get Together at Local IOOF Hall
Forty five visiting Odd Fellows attended the Wednesday meeting at the IOOF hall. Delegates from North Bend Marshfield Coquille Bandon Powers Myrtle Creek and Curry county joined in the third degree performed by Bandon’s degree team. After business, refreshments were served and all enjoyed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IOOF
North Bend
Marshfield
Coquille
Bandon
Powers
Myrtle Creek
Curry County
Townsend Towns end mass meeting draws 300 attendees
A Townsend mass meeting at Langlois attracted about 300 people from Coquille Myrtle Point Coquille North Bend Marshfield and other Curry County towns. The day featured speeches by Gordon Ware Townsend orchestra performances and a Langlois Townsend club organized with Otto Heckel as president.
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Townsend
Langlois
Coquille
Langlois Powers
Myrtle Point
Coquille North Bend
Marshfield
Bandon
Curry County
Gold Beach
Riverton
Coquille Townsend Orchestra
J L. Backman
Elder A A. Baker
E. C. Arnot
North Bend
Walter Laird
Laird
Tight Willad
Hilbilly
Gus Bender
Langlois Townsend Club
Oni
Otto Heckel
Gordon Ware
Gat Waderway
Coes County Schoolmen Set Banquet March 12
Local schoolmen will attend the annual Coes County Schoolmen’s association banquet at the Chandler Hotel in Marshfield Saturday evening March 12. Judge James T. Brand to give the main address. Interscholastic activities including track will be discussed. About 70 schoolmen expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coes County Schoolmen's Association
Chandler Hotel
Marshfield
James T. Brand
Coes
Myrtle Point Rod and Gun Club Elects Officers
At city hall meeting Myrtle Point Rod and Gun Club elected officers for the year. Dr T M White was named president with E C Barker serving as secretary treasurer. Membership committee includes Harold Steiumiler Tom Gurney and Ed Allen, while H A Schroeder R F Booth and RB L Tucker are directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Rod and Jun Club
City Hall
T. M. White
Preci Iesks Ls Me Dey Vies Prastene
E. C. Barker
Harold Steiumiler
Tom Gurney
Ed Allen
H. A. Schroeder
R. F. Booth
RB. L. Tucker
Pointer on Navy Ship Brooklyn Cranks News from Crew
Frank Draper, son of Mr and Drs J W Draper, reports from the navy’s newest cruiser the Brooklyn. The eight thousand ton vessel carries a large crew and Draper notes the ship on ocean duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Pointer
Frank Draper
J W Draper
Swvuntt
Draper
Navy
Brooklyn
Potluck Honors Pioneer Sam Breuer Birthday Party
A Calif hosted potluck celebrated Sam Breuer born in Hungary who came to the United States in 1882 aboard the Cimbria. Attendees included Rev. H Shank, Mr. and Mrs. Breuer, and numerous relatives. Breuer survived early travels, settled in Bridgeport briefly, then moved to Myrtle Point in 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Shank
Robbins
Genevieve
Philo Northrup
Cimbria
United States
North Sea
Bridgeport
Conn
Brewer
Old Country
Europe
Myrtle Point
Breuer
Sale A Success by Woman's Club Doughnut Sale
The Point Woman's Club reported a successful doughnut sale on Saturday earning 27 dollars over the cost as 90 dozen doughnuts were sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Woman's Club
Former MP Couple Married Friday in Corvallis
Miss Margaret Lever daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Lever of McMinnville wed Earl Dement of Coquille son of Lester T Dement of Broadbent and Mrs P W Laird of Myrtle Point in a Friday Feb 25 ceremony at Corvallis. The bride teaches school. the groom runs a county seat market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lever
H. W Lever
McMinnville
Earl Dement
Coquille
Lester T Dement
Broadbent
P. W Laird
Myrtle Point
Corvallis
Tment
Local Interest Group Seeks Support in County Issue
A community organization presses for backing on a county matter they say affects local interests. Members cite organized effort by residents and urge leaders to consider neighborhood impact amid ongoing debate.
Townsend Club Merai Holds Secret Say Event
The Townsend club Merai hosts a secret Say sine Mee A oe gram event. Decors will open at 739 with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Merai
Altar Group Plans Public Card Party
Mrs John Woolls hosted St Bridget's Altar society at her home Tuesday afternoon as they arranged a public card party. Members crocheted bedspreads and planned to dispose of items at the sale. Refreshments followed the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woolls
St. Bridget’s Altar Society
February Weather Record Highlights Heavy Rain and Winds
Rain totals at the local station reached 68.81 inches through February 1 with 16.56 inches falling in about 34 hours on February 6. The month was marked by heavy rainfall and unusually strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea
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Pacific Coast Credit Association
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