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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1938
Page
4
A historic editorial argues for a strong navy amid President Truman era concerns. It asserts the need for a capable fleet to deter war and protect American interests abroad, warning that neutrality survives only with sufficient maritime power.
A fragment notes an old California rain event and damage assessment near Lookingglass Oregon. It mentions T. E. Myers traveling to Arago to assess property damage from the road leading engines and driving about 250 head of cattle.
Plans and specifications for a Brewster valley power plant are ready for review by the Coquille Valley Power Company. The Myrtle Point hospital is established to stay with a new $6,000 articles of incorporation filed. Local merchants near Fifth and Spruce subscribe to fund an arc light as street lighting efforts illuminate the town’s darker corners.
The article notes plans for a modern brick or concrete business block adjoining the Guerin hotel. Other local items cover a light snow, Gold Beach incorporation movements, a German spy indictment, and a failed post office burglary noted among several county happenings.
Lans Leneve recalls ten months until the gun is uncased as Sissy the bird dog senses the end of duck season. He muses on deer pheasant and duck seasons, memories of misses, the thrill of a greenhead, and the dog’s wistful gaze. Also notes Kipp the retriever aiding Strader after a ducking mishap.
A nostalgic piece recalls Peggy the Chesapeake duck dog famed for intelligence and grace. It pairs with praise for Lew Wallace a defender of fishing laws and an advocate against fur bearing wildlife issues in Oregon.
The district schedules a March 7 meeting at Valley View for school directors and clerks with Rex Putnam and Dr V D Bain sharing guidance. A County Music Festival is set for April 23 in Coquille Community Building with special numbers and ensemble prep. Health officer Dr Carlyle Thompson plans audiometer hearing tests in larger county schools. Olive Barber visits foster interest in birds and wildlife education across schools.
Catching Creek residents and relatives gathered with the Roberts family in Pleasant Point and visited the Marsters home while other relatives from Empire and Eugene Adams residence hosted guests. Creek area visitors included the Rema and Snyder families and several local residents as they traveled among Floras Creek and Tenmile areas.
Remote Clifford Jennings spent the weekend in Bandon visiting his sister Mrs Powell Lances or Mrs Ho Lueia went to Coquille Friday to visit her husband at a hospital there. Mr and Mrs William Cribbins visited in Myrtle Point Saturday. Mr Barrett Zinn spent the weekend in Bandon. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Holmes visited friends at Port Orford over the weekend. Mr and Mrs. Ivan Cribbins and daughter Kay visited Mr and Mrs.
The piece argues humility is essential and often neglected in daily life. It notes people tend to excuse own mistakes while downplaying others poor performances. Humility, a virtue needed to reduce many problems, is urged in sports and everyday interactions.
An editorial urges humility behind the wheel and warns that careless driving can cause death and disaster. It cites alarming highway fatality figures and emphasizes deference to responsibility, vehicle automation limits, and increased caution for all drivers.
A group met at Mrs I B Engart’s home to practice a play for the upcoming gathering. Attendees included Mrs Las he Oden Mrs Burret and Mrs Frank Merum and Mr Piva Crimb bur.
A string of visits and events across Myrtle Point Coos River and North Bend includes Elbert West and Ruth Miller hosting guests at a birthday dinner for Mrs Carl Buswell. The group from Marshfield and Myrtle Point joined Ms Erma Segsworth and others for a day at Seymour Peabury’s summer home. Residents also note improvements on C V Bushnell’s bridge and frequent calls between families like the Wood and West clans during the weekend.
Last week Mr Fiosse Keight and William Schull visited his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs George Clark. Sunday Victor Bushnell stayed overnight with Lyle Rodgers. On Saturday R J West visited Trends and Myr at the Point on Sunday.
Dora Jesse ofton spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs W Coriffus. The Pleasant Hill sec was closed Thursday and Friday due to many pupils with flu. Mr and Mrs A J Mayse and Joe Tadlock and Mise Eula Mievac at Myrtle Point attended the Negra minstrel Friday evening in the schoolhouse at Fat Elk. Mr and Mrs Fred Durnam made a business trip Monday to Myrtle Point and were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs John Borkr and Mr and Mrs Harold Shepherd and Wilda and Culleen visited Sunday afternoon in Brewster Valley. Mr and Mrs Joe Walker spent Monday afternoon at the J N Gearhart home. Lester Mayse and sons Jack and Elton of Brewster Valley spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A J Mayse. Mr and Mrs W C Griffin were Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Milo Griffin. Mrs Carl Colpitts received a telegram Sunday stating that her father had passed away at his home in Myrtleton, Colorado and Mrs Gail Bunch left Sunday for a business and pleasure trip to Salem and Portland.
Bevan Reynolds spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Geo Ellis. A J Mayse visited the Sam Bettencourt home Friday afternoon. Marold Shepherd returned to work after a two week layoff due to an infected hand. Hugh Gearhart and John Betten attended the theater in Myrtle Point Saturday evening and joined a dance in Fairview. Mr and Mrs R L Griffin were weekend guests of the latter's parents. Mr and Mrs W C Griffin and Mr and Mrs J N Gearhart hosted Sunday with an annual dinner for a group whose weddings occurred near the same day. Attendees included E A Waggoner of Bandon, Warren Bullard and James Morrison of Bullards, Clark and Hugh Gearhart, and the hosts, J N Gearhart and wife.
Gravelford Paul Bunch and Harald Dick traveled to Portland and eastern Oregon with family. Relatives Mary Bunch L E Bothwell and children attended the fiftieth anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Bunch of Rink Reck Tre. Cake and ice cream were served as friends and neighbors offered congratulations.
A fragmented recipe list outlines waffle variations with spices pineapple ham and sausage options. Instructions mention butter milk eggs vanilla lemon rind and cottage cheese in batter, with steps to mix beat and bake, plus sugared toppings and crust details.
Fragmentary notes describe a weekend gathering with a dinner plan led by W M Chandler. Mentions of a barbecue or chicken dinner, a board and attendees including Ray, Mable, Retta, Almena, and Warner appear in a casual community notice style for an event around Monday March 7.
A Fairview area report notes several teens from Mrs O' F Sappia's household ill with chickenpox. Mrs Earl Jonnien’s dismissal from a local spa facility is mentioned amid the week’s health concerns.
Mrs C G Rankin and Iris vagio visit end. Fairview Ladies Aid meets at church Thursday. Hugo Meyer family leaves Hitchcock SD after a week visit. Fairview North Fork Grange meets. Saturday dance well attended. Sunday school plans a party Friday evening. Home Extension unit meets at grange hall with potluck and officer elections T H Benham chair, Mrs Holverstott vice chair, Mrs Johnson secretary. Accessories demonstration by Mrs stott and Mr Norris for 18 attendees.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Bald Hill Moe Toe and Monte Pauak with a baby son, referencing a Sunday event and Mrs Plad, Mossedries, and Mintie Leask. It also alludes to Dewey King on Tuesday for work. The text is unclear about dates or locations.
The Holy Name Catholic Church in Loquitte Oregon will observe mass at 10 30 with Sunday school and meeting of the congregation. The Presbyterian church led by Hugh T Milchelmere will offer Bible study for all ages and services with brethren meetings also noted.
The Chott church opens revival services with Pastor Garr delivering a morning sermon at 10 a.m. Evangelist H. G. Shank speaks Sunday on Sons of God with 7 30 p.m. messages on Reasonable Life. Youths 8 to 14 begin new projects and juvenile groups meet. nightly services run all week except Saturday at 7 30 p.m. Educational films shown at opening.
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