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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1938

Page

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Bible Contest Held Tuesday Medal Given

A Bible contest was held Tuesday evening at the Church of the Biot rubadey in Myrtio Pain. Five judges, led by Dr Ho Clarke, announced Wilma Wolff as winner and Kay Ppperson presented the silver medal. A second contest awarded another silver medal at the Assembly of Gout church.

Wunens Christa Fe Ho Clarke Misa Wilma Wolff Kay Ducal Woctu Myrte Pont Gout Cthurch Contestar Coquille Sen

Evangelist Ends Local Campaign Event Announcement

A local evangelist ends a three week campaign with a Sunday evening service led by Shaok. A travelogue and pictures of travel will be shown during the evening program with an 1 o clock start and again at 7:30 pm. The general public is invited to attend.

Americas

SW Presbyteral Meets Next Week

The SW Presbyteral meeting set for March 13 and 14 will be hosted in Seattle with Mrs Mugh of Myrtle Point presiding. Attendees include Le Roy Holden of North Portland and Ward of Portland who lead local chapters while sessions feature a youth art showcase and a roast meeting led by the executive secretary.

Myrtle Pont Phis Fee Fone Holden le Roy Orth Td Dea Ward Portland Pere Atom

City Arrests Man for Passes and Fines

A man was arrested for an alleged offense involving a truck without proper clearance and paid a fine. Charges included another described offense with a related monetary penalty and costs.

Mutchson Moco

Bandon IOOF Observe Degree Work At Lodge

The Bandon IOOF lodge held degree work with visiting members from Comquaite North Bend Miarshield and Bandon Oveter. Coffee and cookies were served after the evening program.

Bandon der Loor Lodge North Bend

Farm Mechanics School Closes Award Diplomas

The Myrtle Point Farm Mechanics Short Course wrapped up with sixteen members earning certificates for completing at least eight of thirteen sessions. The program ran Jan 6 under the Myrtle Point Vocational Agricultural department with local and state education support.

Seraion Myrtle Point Vocational Agricultural Shop Myrtle Point Vocational Agriculural Department Department of Education R W Senaid Delos Hermann Harley Parrish Amzy Mintony Hugh Gen'hart Frank Southmayd Ellis Southmayd Verne Lundy Robert Lundy Leland McNair Verlin Hermann Sam Dement Frank Rema Kenneth Barzee Wayne Corman Marvin Barzee Ladelbert Rema Charles Southmayd Thee

Myrtle Post High School Represents District at Salem

MPHS represents district at Salem as the Myrtle Post High School basketball team won the district title and is set to play St Helens at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday March 16. The team also earned a spot in the state tournament at Salem.

MPHS Salem Myrtle Post High Schoel St Helens Salen

Townsend Club Pie Social Draws Crowd and Funds

The Townsend club hosted a Friday pie social with about 125 attendees. An auction raised 2563 dollars as locals enjoyed songs, readings, and talks amid refreshments.

Townsend Club

Entertain Team Triumphs at State Meet

In a strong state meet showing, key athletes from St. Melens showcased standout performances. Stade features dominated by top sprinters and distance runners highlighted the event as schools rushed to claim podium spots.

Faust St. Melens Brent

Local Happenings Tillamook Visitera NU FF visitors and guests

Local items list visitors to Tillamook including Abe and family of Vecce Catt and others. Notes fires near Venice and a break in water near Santa Monica. Eugene visitors include Mr and Mrs Osborne. Sunday guests for Detlefsen and Hermann families. Portland callers depart for a week.

Moe Lakoutine Santa Monica Venice

Decrees Granted and Local Officials Filed

Decrees granted last week include Helen Aver and Matt Palmer with Charles Stauff filing Wednesday for treasurer as a Republican emphasizing efficient service. Bert Pearson of Myrtle Point seeks constable for district No. The damage suit Gardner vs Potts involves an accident at Hoffiman bridge about a year ago with a $200 judgment against the plaintiff.

Fites Charles Stauff Pws Strut Bert Pearson Myrtle Point Charles W Gardner Erus Harald G Potts Hoffiman Bridge

Library Report Highlights February Circulation Gains

Myrtle Point public library activity for February shows 1001 adult loans and 672 children loans, 34 state library books loaned, totaling 1607 items. Magazines borrowed reach 231 with 40 new registrations. revenue includes 931 in rentals and 599 in fines, totaling 14.99 dollars renewed. DOG LICENSE DRIVE: county collects licenses for dogs over eight months. 1 dollar for males and 1.50 dollars for females. district attorney will enforce fines of 19 dollars plus costs for violations.

Myrtle Point Publi Library

Varmint Control Report Records February Trapping

Frank Murphy reports government trap results for February with one coyote and two bobcats killed. Weather conditions were unfavorable for trapping predatory animals during the past month.

Frank Murphy

Residents Shift Homes Near River Across Local Areas

Mrs C Moore moved across the river to a residence owned by M r DP Bennett. Mitchell Myers and family have left the Alder street house owned by Mrs W Lee Ray. Sanford Allen moved onto the place across the river recently vacated by the John Arnold family.

C Moore M.r DP Bennett Mitchell Myers Alder Street W Lee Ray Eanford Allen John Arnold

Probate notes list multiple estates and appointed administrators

The notice records probate actions for several Oregon estates. Benjamin Ho Hurns and Mary M Hungers estates list appraisers and executors with values around 3000 to 4000 dollars. Adrian G Werth is sole heir to a Marsheld estate. Elton A Schruecder named administrator for Oliver Loshbaugh. Anna D Thorhaven and other decedents show executors and appraisers with personal property values near 1900 dollars. The widow heirs and multiple executors appear in these probate entries.

Harton Barton Row Leonard G Werth Adrian G Werth Marsheld Mary M Hunger Marshfhield Geoge H Hungers O C Stanford LH Hoeard Harry A Slack Elton A Schruecder Oliver Loshbaugh Gold Beach Anna D Thorhaven North Bend Albert W . Thorhaven Clyde Collier Genevro Richardson Marion Walsh

Marriage Licenses Report From Coos County

Eleweth Addison Huff and Evelyn Bernice Leake of Bandon wed February 26 by Rev E J Cornwall at the minister's home per county records. Blythe Pellet and Bertha Sargent, both of Bandon, married Monday by Rev G A Gray at the Methodist parsonage in Coquille. Bushman and Mrs Elma Sipila of Eureka California, married Monday by Rev G A Gray at the county seat clergyman's home. Steve Siegrist and Vesta Beramure of Marshfield were issued a marriage license Monday. Russell Thomas Hell and Mildred Werline of Independence wed Monday by M H Cotterlin at his home. Wm Henry Donaldson and Lela L Haughanout of Marshfield were granted a license Wednesday. Howard O Martin of Coquille and Lela Baker of Marshfield obtained a license at the county clerk's office Wednesday.

Eleweth Addison Huff Evelyn Bernice Leake Bandon E J Cornwall County Court House Blythe Pellet Bertha Sargent G A Gray Methodist Parsonage Coquille Steve Siegrist Vesta Beramure Marshfield Palr Russell Thomas Hell Mildred Werline Independence M H Cotterlin Henry Donaldson Lela L. Haughanout Marshfield Howard Martin Lela Baker

Arago Wins Team Honors at Southern Oregon Tournament

Arago High School captured championship honors in the Southern Oregon tournament at Ashland after winning three games and a forfeit. The team earned the Ident's Cup bracket first place and brought home a first place trophy, with players Robison, Rackleff, and another Robison named to the all star list.

Arago High School Southern Oregon Basketba Ashand Sisters Am Southern Oregon Etmal Freehmen Arago Jaya Creek Itndale Raifiey Ashland Seaon Reginald Menegat Jesse A. Son Mra Meneat Lawrence Rackleff Arag Frank Burbank Marvin Shaw Maxine Rackleff Woodrow Robison Bill Sinko

Aid Rummage Sale By Presbyterian Ladies Aid

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid hosts a rummage sale Thursday Friday and Saturday at the building across from the Brethren church from about 10 to 3 each day.

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Brethren Church

Juniors Plan Tea for March Twenty Second

The Junior Womans club met at Floyd Cale with dinner for about 20 members. Mrs J L Morgat o chaired the program committee and spoke on Na wonay Affairs. A tea for the Federated Women's clubs county convention March 22 was assigned to a committee of Mrs Austin Dodge, Mrs Shirley Laird, and Mrs Milton Schroeder. The Senior Womans club tea was also planned with Mrs Wayne Carver as committee chair. Mrs H H Thomas heads the Senior tea committee. The club voted $5 for the Scholarship Loan fund.

Floyd Cale J L Morgat O Floyd Summers Jn.c. High School Nawonay Federated Women’s Clubs Austin Dodge Shirley Laird Milton Schroeder

County Jail Records Include Drunkenness and DUI Sentences

Frank C Johnson who was taken into custody March 2 to answer to a charge of driving while intoxicated was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $100. Leis Ames and Matt Jorgenson faced drunkenness and disorderly charges with short jail terms. Clarence Bateman received a like sentence. Robery W Pomeroy jailed 60 days for vagrancy with release in 10 days if he leaves the county. Kenneth Zimmerman charged with defrauding an inn keeper fined $25. Roy Edward Zimmerman jailed 10 days for drunken driving after a Monday arrest. Nelson Geer held on assault and battery with a $25 fine and costs.

Frank C Johnson Ames Coquille Matt Jorgenson Clarence Bateman Robery W Pomeroy Marshfield Pomeroy Kenneth Zimmerman North Bend Roy Edward Zimmerman Nelson Geer

Guernsey Bull Sold Locally to Myrtle Point Buyer

A purebred Guernsey bull was sold locally by Mrs. H. L. Carl of Hubbard to Mrs. Bruce Henry of Myrtle Point for the American Guernsey Breeders Club, marking a local agricultural trade event.

H. L. Carl Hubbard Bruce Henry Myrtle Point American Susreaee Ca Club

Tow council approves engineer survey for street improvements

Tow council meeting Monday evening accepted the engineers survey of portions of Fairview Border and Beder streets to be improved. Members present were Mayor J Clarke and Councilmen Snr Brewer Marlin D Evans T G Sumerin and Ralph Kring.

Tow Fairview Border Beder J. Clarke Snr. Brewer Marlin D Evans T G Sumerin Ralph Kring

Faculty Play Tomorrow Night

Adam and Eva presented by the high school faculty has proved popular nationwide with a mix of humor and serious moments. The matinee shows at 8 o clock Friday March 11.

Adam and Eva Heh Adam and Eva

Bridge Scouts And Myrtle Point Lads Hold Honor Court

Bridge Boy Scouts held a candlelight ceremony Monday led by Max Garrett without a Scoutmaster. Charles Butler assisted with four executives. eight Myrtle Point boys received awards at a court of honor attended by 24 guests from local towns and special guests from Marshfield Coquille and Myrtle Point.

Bridge Max Garrett Charles Butler John Dunckley Albert Pancoast Charlies Mock John Huff Myrtle Point Coquille Marshfield Rulan da Mon Walter Chicene Chester Farr Elton Schroeder Andy Radabaugh Prac

State Dept Offers Hearing Tests For School Children

The State Health department plans audiometer hearing tests for fourth to eighth graders. Tests will be held Friday March 11 at 9 a.m. for Powers and Etalka in Gaylord, then 2 p.m. for Remote and Bancroft. In Myrtle Point on Monday March 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Junior High for Broadbent, Twin Oaks Lee, McKinley, Gravelford, Dora, Bald Hill, Catching Creek, Norway, Sitkum, Alder Crest, Pileessat Hill. Parents urged to use this chance to see if children have hearing issues affecting schooling, noting tests may not be offered again for years.

State Health Department Bridge Powers Etalka Gaylord Remote Bancroft Myrtle Point Broadbent Twin Oaks Lee McKinley Gravelford Dora Bald Hill Catching Creek Norway Sitkum Alder Crest Pileessat Hill Pacer

Local Briefs and Notices From This Vicinity

Relative dies as Henry Rosstow and A Y Meyers rush to Kane Washington after word of Mrs Alice Meyers death sister of Rosstow and A Y Meyers Resi- dent Mrs E C Roberts improving since Saturday Dinner guests Mrs Graydon C Crews Lincoln High principal visited Mrs Elizabeth Bennett Mabel Barklow weekend in Salem with son Robert a Willamette University sophomore Elder A A Baker toured Dora and Brewster Valley Lydia Hill weekend with Howard Carver family Royal Neighbors met and initiated Mrs Lloyd Wilson next meeting March 21 Marjorie Dey Virginia Pearson Larry Bracelin Alfred Strong spent weekend in Sunset Eugene Wishers May Simmons Velene Stevens Roy Stevens Back to work A E Snyder at Reedsport with Southern Pacific callers on Mrs Lilag Ellis ter and Mrs TI Nerve winner’s notes truncated by text.

Myrtle Point Closes With Narrow Win Over North Bend

In a tense high school boys basketball game Myrtle Point defeats North Bend 27 to 33 after a late rally. Dement leads with backboard shots while Ray threads a full length pass to lift Myrtle Point to a 10 point edge, but North Bend counters to finish strong.

Monza Dement Fee Bobcats Ray Brother Ray Brother Ray, Who Pecsived Eeen Victor Adams Bulldog Crowell Bulldogs Myrtle Point North Bend Bettie Pelment Hasan Roy Cook Freshenan Ehanes Myrtle Cobra Zingler Bill Ime

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