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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1936

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Indebtedness Percentage Less in Coos County Tax Areas

An analytical report shows varying percentages of taxes to be collected to meet outstanding indebtedness across Coos County towns and districts. Myrtle Point records 0.87 percent under indebtedness, while Lakeside, Coquille, North Bend, Coos counties areas, and school districts report averages from 2.81 to 3.47 percent, with totals cited for overall indebtedness. A new juvenile officer is appointed in Coquille, replacing the late Andy Davis, with Kennedy Hansen acting as field deputy for Myrtle Point and surrounding districts.

Coos County Lakeside Coquille Bandan Marahfield North Bend Lmpire Eastside Kennedy H Hansen Myrtle

Legal notices of court cases and parties listed

Decrees granted involve multiple pairs of parties such as Joe vesus Elster and Everett versus Dora Rathbun Beverly versus Mugene Mccum Lyle versus Ora May Lyster Zeno R versus Chase Latta John versus Irys M Fellner Fanny versus Herman Erickson Ida versaua Lawrence BD Reynolds Byron versus Ralph L versus Beatrice Newton Helen J versus Lewis Sowards Mabelle versus Paul Cowan.

Joe Vesus Elster Styman Everett Dora Rathbun Beverly Mugene Mccum Lyle Ora May Lyster Zeno R Chase Latta John Irys M_ Fellner Fanny Herman Erickson Ida Versaua Lawrence BD Reynolds Byron Rtellette Ralph L Beatrice Eugesé Newton Helen J Lewis Sowards Mabelle Paul Cowan

Whitewash hose blast endangers eye of farm worker

A whitewashing accident last Thursday at Broadbent farm sprayed lime into Clausen’s eyes from a hose under 75 pounds of pressure. He was rushed to Mast hospital for treatment to prevent sight loss and must wear dark glasses temporarily.

Ernest Chavscn Broadbent Hima Clouzsen Mast Hospital Clausen

Arago Man Injured After Falling From Tree

WH Duncan of Arago fell from a tree last week while trimming an orchard. He sustained injuries to the back and shoulders and is able to be up for short intervals now.

Duncan Arago

Weekend wrecks leave two cars damaged near Roseburg

Tun as were brought into Peircegarner Sunday with only a lightly damaged pickup owned by JL Knight of Dodge and driven by his son. It skidded and plunged over a 70 foot embankment near the McMuller badge on the Roseburg highway. The other car, a late model sedan owned by Carl Crowe of Sitkum, ran off the road and lodged in a slough about three feet of water.

JL Knight Do'dge McMuller Roseburg Carl Crowe Sitkum

Myrtle Pointers Purchase Ranch

Mr and Mrs Eal Adams of Myrtle Point have bought the old Whobrey place known as the T Beetul ranch on Catching Creek. They plan to move on as Adams health improves. Clarence Adams is preparing the property and doing fencing this week.

Eal Adams Myrtle Point

Peace Authority Talks Here Sunday

J Handeaker secretary of the National Council for the Prevention of War spoke at a Myrtle Point church union meeting Sunday evening. He has been identified with work in Tokyo and Harbin and addressed teachers in Tokyo, with his message interpreted into Japanese. Mrs Nina Noeler of Coquille attended and unveiled a Christ statue atop the ANG.

J J. Handeaker National Council For the Preventia of War Myrtle Point Ne Athedial Tokyo Harbin Nina Noeler Coquille

Linfield basketer earns top Northwest honors under coach Lever

Linfield College under coach Henry W Lever built a strong football title run last fall with an unbeaten Wildcat eleven and then rode a 20 game basketball schedule to a 78 point margin over opponents. The team beat Yakima Junior College and College of Puget Sound among others and finished tied for conference honors with Whitman.

Henry W Linfield College Myrtle Point High School Linfeld Lever Linfeld College Albany College College of Idaho Southern Oregon Normal Pinbeth Pekinepec Oregon Normal Whitman College Linfield Yakima Junior College M. Portland University College of Puget Sound Pacific Unnersity Albany College M4

Probate Notices of Local Estates and Appraisers

Probate cases list B E Andrews as appraisers for the Warren Martin Murphy estate valued at 450 with widow Audra Martin as administrator and daughter Lenorme Pownder among heirs. Exe cutors and beneficiaries include Joe and Selma Kohler in Fred Zachan estate valued at 1500 with 1400 realty and 100 personal property. Catherine Collyer named administrator for Peter J Somera estate died August 9 1925 with 1800 realty and 50 personal property.

Catherine Collyer Peter J Somera

County Judge Hugo McLain Celebrated With Surprise Party

County Judge Hugo McLain received a surprise birthday party at the courthouse as coworkers presented a large birthday cake and a bouquet. The event marked his seventh milestone beyond threeten and followed a long service as a county official amid local lore of his mystic reputation.

Mra Huga McLa New Albany Ind Ohi Wwe Hugo Etcs Herald Reporter Judge McLain Thal

Arage Squad Competes At Ashland Tournament

Arago squad played in Ashland last week winning one game and losing one. They opened against Central Point with a final score of Arago 8 and then left Migienday after a later match, finishing the day with a split.

Ashland Arago Central Point Arage Migienday

Bobcats Hand Bulldogs 27 to 15 In Myrtle Point Battle

Myrtle Point Bobcats avenged an earlier loss by defeating North Bend 27 to 15 on the Bulldogs floor. Mast led Myrtle Point with seven points, while Borcher added six for North Bend. Fouls sidelined Sepich, Cutlip, and Dru liner in the fourth, as Myrtle Point controlled most of the game and built a 23 to 8 advantage after three quarters.

Myrtle Point Bobcats North Bend Bulldogs Mast Borcher Bulldogs Sepich Cutlip North Bend Druliner Myrtle Point Bobcats Cooper Howard Myrtle Lepich Fravor Museus Repich Bobcat Catlip Barklow Q Swanson Thompson Andrews Emmett Hoover Pearson Ellis Leatherman Alfred Landis

Camp Bradford Promotes Superintendent to State ECW Camps Administrator

Dan K. Plowman, longtime Camp Bradford project supervisor since October 18, 1933, resigns to become administrator of all State of Oregon ECW camps under the Forestry Service. His Salem headquarters will direct Bradford and its famed firefighting record, road construction, and timber-access expansion.

Dan K. Plowman Camp Bradford State of Oregon ECW Forestry Service Plowman Salem Bradford W.w CCC United States Meaford Bradford Cams

Myrtle Point Couple Weds In North Catching Creek

Elmer Knight of North Catching Creek and Margaret Holtman of Orchards married at 3 p m last Sunday in the bride's parents home Wash The gown was pale up taffeta with pink flowers and wreath The couple plan a Longview honeymoon and will reside in Myrtle Point after returning Attending were Mr and Mrs J L Knight and Mr and Mrs Guy Bell with Wanda Lou Myrtle Point relatives present

Elmer Knight J L Knight North Catching Creek Margaret Holtman William Holtman Orchards Longview Myrtle Point Guy Bell Wanda Lou

Countians Report Kill in Curry Mountains

Charles Rider of Bandon and his partner Donald Cupinsk from Myrtle Point returned from Curry county with a seven-foot cougar and a large bobcat. The bobcat had just killed a deer when treed. They warn cougars and offer hunting reports from their expedition.

Charles Rider Bandon Oregon Wilds Donald Cupinsk Myrtl Point Curry County

ME Ladies Aid Tamale Sale Announcement

The Methodist Ladies Aid will hold a tamale sale at Prolla La market on Saturday March 1. The sale starts at 10 a m. and proceeds support the aid.

ME Ladies Tamale Methodist Ladies Aid Prolla la Market Turday Pele Ranae

Coos County Fair Board Sets Meeting Dates

Coos County Fair Board fixed meeting dates for the fair during a session at the Conline hotel Tuesday evening. Attendees included Henry Hees P O Lund B F McDonald George Jenkins J A Larson Nay McNair Albert Powers Ernest Clauson L W Patton B Dement L H M Prater Austin Dodge W B Dement R W Schaad Robert Knox G R Hyslop Jesse Clinton Eugene Laird and others. The next meeting is scheduled for Marshfield on Tuesday April 14.

Conhine Henry Hees P O. Lund B. F Mc Donald George Jenkins Conville J A Larson Marshfield Nay McNair Bandon Albert Powers Powers Ernest Clauson Broedbent L. W Patton Coos River Dement L. HM. Prarer Austin Dodge B Dement R W Schaad Myrtle Folnt Vister Robert Knox Go Beach G R Hyslop Corvallis Jesse Clinton Eugene Laird Myrtle Point The Fair Board

Coos County Federation Holds Peace Convention For Women

About 200 members attended the Coos County Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in North Bend. Mrs James Gamwell of Powers, past president, opened the meeting and was later elected to serve until October. Marshfield hosts the October gathering with the Marshfield Civic club as hostess. Oregon My Oregon was sung and a flag salute observed. Guests discussed federation needs, national progress in living standards, and tea with Mrs Roosevelt noted. An open discussion followed, and a luncheon preceded afternoon sessions.

Coos County Oregon VM Arrington Marshfield Mell Banks North Bend H. D Bores Gaycord W . Nicholson Federation of Women's Clubs White House

Myrtle Point Forms Interdenominational Youth Group

A new interdenominational youth group is forming in Myrtle Point. The first meeting will be at the Brethren church on Sunday March 2 at 648 pm in the Christian Youth Building. Monthly meetings and a representative from each church will organize the group and set dates.

Myrtle Point Brethren Church Christian Youth Building

Miss Neva McNair Joins Portland Band Honorary Member

Miss Neva McNair, daughter of Mr and Mrs W A McNair of Twin Oaks, attends a Portland business college and has become an honorary member of the Ray Wilkison string band. The group plays for radio programs and social events.

Neva McNair Portland Ray Wilkison Miss McNair W A MecNair Twin Oaks

Coquille Wins II Debates At Local Tournament

In Coquille on Friday and Saturday the Myrtle Point teams lost to North Bend and Coquille while Coquille debaters won the tournament. Myrtle Point Negative Gene Denniksen and Herbert Evans, and Affirmative Evelyn Berry and Rogerle Barkiow represented Myrtle Point High School.

Myrtle Leaf Coquille Myrtle Point North Bend Myrtle Point Highchool Gene Denniksen Herbert Evans Evelyn Berry Roderle Barkiow

Stairways Added For Thompson Building Renovation

Two new stairways are to be added to the exterior of the historic building to permit use of the story of that structure. The John Bellent and Troortee teams oversee the work as part of the renovation. The Thompson building stairs will provide access to a newly renovated second floor department.

John Bellent Thompson

Young Democrats To Hear President At Tuesday Meet

Cos County Young Democrats invite members and friends to a dinner meeting at the Westland hotel in Bandon on Tuesday March 7 starting at 6 20 PM. A Burt president of the state Young Democrats will attend and address the body on party matters of vital importance.

Cos County Young Democrats Club Westland Bandon A &. Burt Young Democrats Clubs

Broadbent native named store manager at Myrtle Point feed store

Everett Robbins of Broadbent has been appointed local manager of Suton's Feed Store in Myrtle Point. Luther Barker, field manager for Coos and Curry counties, will help the new manager with duties this week.

Everet Min Robbins Broadbent Suton’s Myrtle Point Luther Barker Coos Curry Counties

Coos Convict Key Player in Jail Break

Clifford Daugherty, sentenced in Coos County to 40 years for forgery, was among leaders of a recent prison breakout at the state penitentiary. He had reportedly escaped from multiple prior prisons and caused trouble after slipping away and being returned from Washington before facing the charge. He was traced and stopped after hitching a ride with Pete Culver during a scouting trip.

Clifford Daugherty Coos County State Daugherty Washington Pete Culver

Cafe Burglary Reported with Cash Missing

Authorities investigate a break in at the Jack and Jill Cafe. Thief forced entry by removing an outer window screen and absconded with about $33 from the cash register and drawer. Police note a damaged scene with a screen left at the window.

Jack and Jill

Pioneer Druggist Retires as Son Buys Myrtle Point Firm

N G W Perkins retires from Perkins Drug Store after decades at the helm. Flentge Perkins, his grandson, purchases the business on March 10, 1883, and will continue operations. Perkins moves to rest and focus on banking duties as president of the Security Bank.

N G W Perkins Perkins Drug Store Myrtle Point Flentgo Perkins Dr H Flentes Perkins Whchh The Security Bank

County Chamber To Meet Monday

Milne of Powers announces the county chamber meeting will be held at the hotel in Marsh flickd at 6 20 p m next Monday at the let hotel in Marsh flickd. The notice lists local dealers and the time 6 20 p m.

County Chamber Milne of Powers Coon County Coamer Ree Let Marshflickd Trepar A

Four Hurt In Ato Wreck Monday

Four people were injured when a three sedan car owned by F C Osborne of Myrtle Point skidded on a Corduroy road beyond the Culver sawmill at Dancroft. The vehicle rolled several times and came to rest on its side. F C Osborne, Nex Osborne, Ralph Pointer, and others were treated at Mast hospital. Osborne suffered a large head contusion, leg injuries, and possible internal injuries. Nex Osborne had facial injuries. Ralph Pointer a sprained neck and possible rib fracture. all were in Mast hospital with varying conditions. The crash was blamed on unfamiliarity with the car and the road conditions leading to loss of control.

Rock Creek F C Bi) Osborne Myrtle Point Culver Dancroft Osborne Ralph Clacke) Pointer Mast Hospital John Stinson Osbornes Nex Eee R. H. Mast Roy Osborne F. C. Borne Ralph Pointer Tucker Osborne Brothers Rey Osborne

Marriage Licenses and Marriages Listed in Coquille Area

Ellsworth Kinnunen and Rena Button Marshfield were married last Wednesday by Justice J J Stanley in Coquille. Herman Pinep of Coquille and Gertrud Kellotat of Koen Germany obtained licenses at the courthouse last Wednesday. Wendell Herbison and Doris Newton of Marshfield received licenses last Thursday. Bert McDown Port Orford and Carleen Hodes of Bandon wed Saturday by Justice Stanley of Coquille. Hillis Short and Clara Maud Pierson Hauser were granted a license Saturday. Adrian Schroeder of Coquille and Mary Gasner of Norway obtained a license Monday.

Ellsworth Kinnunen Rena Button Marshfield J.J Stanley Coquille Herman K. Pinep Gertrud Kellotat Koen Germany Court House O Wendell Herbison Doris Newton Bert McDown Port Orford Carleen Hodes Bandon Justice Stanley Coquillem Hillis Short Clara Maud Pierson Hauser Adrian Schroeder Mary Gasner Norway

St Patrick's Ball This Saturday at VFW Hall

A St Patrick's Day ball is set for the VFW hall this Saturday evening March 14. The event features Irish songs and dances with The Oregonians providing the music. Admission will be charged at the regular nominal rate.

VFW Oregonians

Myrtle Point Bobcats Face Marshfield Pirates in Weekend Play

Myrtle Point High School Bobcats meet county champions Marshfield Pirates in the opening game of the Marshfield tournament at the armory on Friday and Saturday March 13 and 14 at 8 30 p m. Coach Pat Ricward leads a late season comeback against Coquille Bandon and North Bend in hopes of an upset.

Myrtle Point High School Bobcats Marshfield

Local Attorney Files For Coes District Attorney

A local attorney filed to run for the office of Coes County District Attorney as a Republican candidate. The filing includes a declaration of candidacy and statements of intent to serve during the term, with reference to the district’s offices and authority.

Coes Akuaene Tala Attormey Coes County Uexet

Local Logger Hurt In Eckley Mishap

A logger was injured in an Eckley incident. The accident details are limited in the readable text. Fire and medical responders attended the scene and the severity of injuries is not specified. Further updates are not available in the fragment.

Eckley

Farm Conference Held At Coquille This Week

A farm conference convened in Coquille Tuesday with strong attendance and high interest. J A Larson of Marshfield, general chairman, opened at 10 am, followed by remarks on the conference concept and aims by W A Schofield, dean and director of the Oregon State College School of Agriculture. Committees Meet.

Coquille J A. Larson Marshfield W A. Schosafield School of Agriculture Oregon State College

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Pr Tay Ro Oh Man Appoi Ted Andy Davia Myrtle Pointers Peace Authority W. Lever Ormer MP Camp Bradford Myrtle Pointer North Coos County Fair Board Meet Coos Federation Morth Bend America the Beautiful Mandesker Council For the Prevention of War Portlad Goquille Bro Camf Mississippi Mr Perkins Coffeeville Yalobusha County Miss San Antonio Tex Texas Coos Bay Flentge Perkins School of Pharmacy University of California San Francisco Pioneer Merchant W L. Dixon Wise Mas St. Patrick’s
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