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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1940

Page

4

Timber sale bids sought by Oregon O C Administration

Public notice from the United States Department of the Interior O and C Administration invites sealed bids to purchase timber in Oregon. Bids due April 11 1940 must include a 250000 deposit and 3500 bond, with payments in advance and strict timber volumes and minimums per species.

United States Department OF the Interior General Land Office O. and C Administration Portland Oregon 3. And C. Administration Cusorm House Pacific Tme Secretary of the Interior Rmreasure O and C Port Orford Port Orford Cedar Dean Port Orford Dean Port Orforddar Port Corford Dan Port Orford Cruse Egon W HH Forester OU

Saint Patrick Menu Ideas With Green Themed Dishes

A column offers Saint Patrick themed cooking tips including lamb stew with lima beans and corn, lemon angel pie, pineapple garnish in green syrup, minty coffee desserts, and festive decor. It also mentions party games like Contact and Monopoly and lists local visitors and callers from Myrtle Point and Bancroft.

Local residents visit and routine calls in Arago area

Last week Wednesday and over the weekend residents including Mr and Mrs Frank McNair and Mrs Verna Cain and Raymond made calls at the A B Crawford home in Arago. Several neighbors traveled to Myrtle Point and Coquille for business and social visits while Miss Ruth Shull visited her sister in Twin Oaks and others visited Edward Huntley and William Lechee Whammer homes.

Frank McNair Verna Cain Raymond Crawford Arago Howard San Diego Calif Navy Fred Zumwalt Will Am . Schellhammer Colorado Utah Ruth Shull Twin Oaks Ss.er Percy Barree Raymond T Coquille Pauline Forman Ashland Edward Huntley Will McKinley Powers Ma v Schuster Gwnn Thomson Dara William Lechee Whammer Katherine Myrtle Point Lusk Wiliam Schel Hammer Florence Schuster Barbars Mary Myrtie Point Clinton Park

Local Social Notes Highlight Douglas County Visits

Catching Creek resident Mrs. Thomas Lawson returns home after five months in Scranton Pennsylvania. Local gatherings include birthday dinner for R. J. West by William Miller’s family and a house party hosted by Lyle Wood with many neighbors attending. Overnight guests travel from Port Orford and Moran Wyoming for visits with R. J. West and other area families.

Thomas Lawson Scranton Sur William Miller R. J. West Merle West Ray Dement Myrtle jPeist Elbert West Zeapire Lawrence T W Richard Ted Bespian Clarence Adams Myrtle Point R J West Empire Elbert Wes Clinton Donaca Lewis Shindoll Lyle Wood Frank Rema Delilia Zane Warren Rema Clarence Ralph James Wood Ben R. H. McCall Leo Galegher Tom Lawson Archie Brown Dick Wood Dan

Local notices and meeting at the village schoolhouse

Fragmentary report notes a meeting at the schoolhouse on Friday with Mrs Barrett Wing providing refreshments. Other details mention a person named Carts Beckham appointed for the next program and various individuals visiting across nearby homes during the week.

Bert Wei Moss Flyi Cr Nove Carts Beckham Harpy Barrett

Visiting residents during last week in Oregon towns

Remote Miss Elva Cribbins spent a few days last week visiting Mrs James Duffey of Coquille. Mr and Mrs Noble Walker were Coquille visitors last Thursday. Mr Robet Gardiner and Patsy and Bobby of Bridge visited at the Barrett Zinn home last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Barrett Zinn were callers in Roseburg last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Eugene McGreevy Mrs Harry Moore and Mr and Mrs James Smith and Loretta of Rise-

Ivan Cribbins Myrtle Point W. R. Cribbins Weetor Ovid Weekly Broadbent James Appleton Bancroft Delos Barrett Zinn Eldon Zinn Jennie Don Beckham Marshfield Leslie Oden Lewis A. A Elva Cribbins James Duffey Coquille Noble Walker

Local social notes from a Sunday gathering and visitors

The writeup notes Dora Mrs oc fire Cosby and James RKve Aver as last Thursday guests. Severt Iverson Moe A J and a visitor tour are mentioned. Mrs Fred Minard was a Sunday afternoon guest of Mrs J I Crosby. Miss Cotton recently returned home after a time away.

Fire Cosby James Rkve Severt Iverson Moe Fred Minard J I Crosby Cotton

Local social notes brace community visitors and club gathering

Mrs Pete Manson of Wilbur and other guests visited Mrs Severt Iverson for a few days. Mrs Reuben Colton and Lene called on Mrs J N Gearhart. Coquille visitors Nancy and Gail Burenana dined with Mr and Mrs Theodore Reynolds. The Friendly club held an all day session at the J N Gearhart home with needlework and a potluck lunch. Attendees included Mrs Lloyd Davenport, Shirley, Mrs Loren Guerin, Mrs Paul Felkel and Dawn and Susan.

Pete Manson Wilbur Harold Dick Douglas Donna Lee Severt Iverson Reuben Colton Lene J. N. Gearhart Gail Burenana Nancy Coquille Theodore Reynolds J. N Gearhart

Sunday Calls and Monday Visits in Coquille Area

Local residents from Coquille and nearby towns visited with Mr and Mrs John Widmark and other households over the weekend. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edward Davidson, Miss June Lafferty, Mr and Mrs Emil Peterson, Donald of Arago, Mrs Elizabeth Lett, and Mr and Mrs J H McCoskey. Additional callers were Mr and Mrs Z C Strang, Mrs Roy Robison, Mr Hal Crawford, Harod, M L B Simmons, and Brodie F. Beattie and Frances Rogers were among Sunday and Monday visitors.

Edward Davidson June Lafferty Coquille John Widmark Emil Peterson Donald Arago Elizabeth Lett J H McCoskey Z C Strang Coquile Roy Robison Hal Crawford Harod North Reid L. B Simmons Bandon Brodie

Evening Social Notes From Myrtle Point Community

Evening with Melvin Bunch and Mary Gait noted at the A R Bennett home. Mrs Leonard Lawhorn of McKinley spent the weekend with her son in law and daughter. Melvin Bunch was a dinner guest at Warren Devoo and Hugh Maclean. The Bennetts and Rose Garrett home are under remodeling in Myrtle Point. Douglas MacLean of Los Angeles visited the Bennett home. Ed Wannamaugher and spouse called on the Bennetts Saturday.

Fettvy Frances Rogers Calers John Widmark Phyllis Betton Myrtle Pan Earl Coffs Warren Doovat Point R Bennett Devigins Maclean Los Angeles Melvin Bunch Mra Mary Gait A. R. Bennett Leonard Lawhorn McKinley Hugh Maclean Warren Devoo Myrtle Point Rose Garrett Douglas MacLean Cal.f Ed Wannamaugher

Visits and social notices from Halls Creek

Mrs F A Eliott who had been visiting at the H Ernest Watkins home for two weeks left Saturday for her home in Salem. Mr and Mrs Francis Skew ls and Harry of Marshfield were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs H Ernest Watkins.

F A. Eliott H Ernest Watkins Salem Francis Skew Ls Harry of Marshfield

Breuer Returns Home From Eugene Convalescence

Samuel Breuer left Eugene hospital last week to stay with Mr and Mrs Rutledge. On Friday Mrs Paul Breuer and Ben drove to Eugene and bought Breuer home. He is now convalescing at his Myrtle Point home and was later Sunday dinner guest at Walter Moore's home with Mr and Mrs Paul Brewer and Don.

Samuel Breuer Eugene Bur! Rutledge Paul Breuer Ben Breuer Myrtle Point Paul Brewer Don Walter Moore

West Norway Man Taken Friday To CogiuNe Hospital

EJ Myers was taken Friday to a CogiuNe hospital after a robbery incident involving Mr and Mrs in the West Norway area.

EJ Myers CogiuNe Hospital

Dinner guests of Amelia Lafferty noted

Halter of Aragente Haying Mia Jonnie Price and Kis ton of Coquille visited Sunday for dinner at their sister Amelia Lafferty's home.

Blanley Halter Aragente Haying Mia Jonnie Price C Wi Kiston Coquille Mra Amelia Lafferty

Steering traits of late model cars improve handling

The note explains late model steering is more responsive and efficient than older models. It warns that improper wheel alignment looseness or defects cause steering trouble sooner and mentions legal blanks for sale at 408 Spruce Street.

Eta Dee Avons Spruce Street

Shell's New Super-Shell Promises Peak Performance

Shell touts its new balancing proc ca based New Super-Shell with improved anti knock qualities and great mileage. It claims no price increase and highlights alkylate as the key to its sensational high octane aviation fuels.

Shell

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