07 Mar 1940
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
1
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At a meeting local leaders including Lager Bir amé-2trs and Henry Jensen extended an invitation for all clubs to be well represented at the convention in Corvallis on April 236 37 and 38 where the club with the largest delegation will be awarded. Speakers included George St Murray of Toledo and Dr D E Baird of Port Orford.
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An unclear fragment describes a Shelley's engagement on a Saturday in the southeast region near Sixth Street, with references to a cornet and a crowd. The readable bits suggest a local gathering or performance with children involved, but specifics remain unreadable.
The readable text shows scattered names and phrases with no clear story. It includes mentions of people like Pecillo and Wayne, partial dates or codes, and fragmented place names. Overall, the fragment lacks a coherent event or report to summarize into a single news item.
Fragmentary notes mention a hearing in the State Capitol chamber and a greeting planned for attendees. The text is incomplete but suggests official proceedings and a ceremonial welcome in a government setting.
At a Myrtle Point meeting the council discusses delaying an emergency gambling ban resolution due to quorum issues. The cityAttorney and city marshal report poker games banned and water safety tests show city water safe for drinking. Planned sewer work and building repairs are postponed pending plumbing code review and funding clarity.
About 206 people attended a county wide progress clubs gathering in Townsend with Elder A A Baker giving the opening prayer and speaking on a new bill. Eight clubs from the county were represented including North Bend Wauser Empire Searahthnd Seedon Cemtilia Rew.
The MP Ag Banquet shifts to a parent and son format this year with a menu of toast, turkey, gravy, potatoes, ice cream, and beverages. Erwin Paterson of Hayes Inlet will speak as president of the Dairymen's association. The program is organized by the ag club and aims to be a standout event.
The office of resilience was declared vacant and Mrs. Elwano Sparks will assume duties. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18 to fill the inner sentinel position previously held by Mrs. Sparks.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe uncertain references to dates and rules. Named entities and clear facts are minimal. context remains unclear and unreadable in places.
The Myrtle Point Bucks defend the 39 trophy at the Oregon Independent tournament in Marshfield Armory. Events run Sunday March 10 to Tuesday March 17 with games against Ermcbaco Powers Red Aces General Powdown and Gardiner in afternoon and evening sessions including semi finals and championship. Local players praised for sportsmanship during the year.
Fragmentary notes mention a first place finish and a named individual among contestants. Some garbled phrases reference Coquille and North IgnA with possible references to a 'Weal' boy and Bevis or Hooyer. Details are unreadable and positions uncertain.
Miss Margerst Stevenson reported on Girl Scouts progress and noted no suitable meeting room yet. She said she and Mrs. Harold Carver visited the club president, who is at Oregon State Tuberculosis Hospital until spring. Mrs. King guest speaker spoke on Ricard Wegner and Tannhauser with opera excerpts played. hostess Miss Louise Hendersbott helped Mrs. Whitaker.
At the Myrtle cafe meeting of the Lions club on Wednesday evening, Ben Roberts faced the Tail Twister duties with a long praised ad style while members watched the exchange. Richard presented Lion Ben Roberts and the crowd noted the playful dynamic as the routine unfolded.
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