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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1938

Page

4

Criticisms of Roosevelt and governance style

The piece argues that political factions agree on nothing but disagreeing with President Roosevelt. It rebuts claims of dictatorship, stating Roosevelt seeks to modernize the government by proposing a plan Congress can modify or repeal. Historical presidents are cited to show fears of concentrated power are common but unfounded.

Roosevel Congress Wen Roosevelt United States Washington Jeffersen Napoleon France Louisiana Jackson

Remember When Primaries Highlight County Officials

A historical recap notes primary election returns listing leading county offices including Judge J H Schroeder Sheriff W W Gage Clerk J Wy Leneve Treasurer W W Hayes Assessor J C Watson School Superintendent J H Barklow. Also references 1903 visit by John Welsher and local cannery plans on Rogue River with chinook catches and fish laws impacting Coos Bay.

Price Robison McKinley J H Schroeder W Gage Wy. Leneve W Hayes Acessor J C. Watson J H Barklow John Welsher San Francisco Felcher Sanport Cape Nome Berns Rogue River Sane Acsti Coos Bay

Local items note hires and community events in Marshfield area

Doris Williams to teach Shiloh school weekly at Rackleffs stores. Marshfield chamber names seven to aid district fair. Clockwise ship chronometer linked to Captain Rackleff recalls Coquille and Umpqua rivers. Myrtle Point guards drill. 64 men in Home Guards. County funds for 60 uniforms. logs moved Norways to Broadbent. Coast loggers join Smith Powers. Myrtle Point banquet to aid commercial club. flood concerns in California. Roosevelt highway oiling to Port Orford. greenhouse reports good radishes. Security bank reopens after moratorium. Earthquake terror reaches Los Angeles. Davenport couple celebrates 28th anniversary.

Doris Williams Shiloh Rackleff Marshfield Myrtle Point Tommy Clinton Norway Broadbent Cement Creek California Roosevelt Highway Bandon Port Orford A M. Cooper Florence Guerin Los Angeles Mra A R_ Davenport Twin Oaks

Coos County trapshooters remembered in archival photo

A long forgotten Coos County trapshooting photo recalls 1920s era contests with teams from Coquille and nearby towns. Shooters listed include George Lorenz Nick Lorenz Fred Slagle Chase Endicott Victor Wickman Claude Moon and others, with prizes paid in cash and banquets in the memory of communal competition.

Coquille Lemere Coos Bay George Lorenz Nick Lorenz Fred Slagle Chase Endicott Victor Wickman Claude Moon M J Hartson A J Sherwood Sam Sherwood Sra Johnson Walter Krantz

Oldtime Rod and Gun Club Fades as Access to Lands Heats Up

The essay recalls Coos County's oldest gun club built on camaraderie among outdoorsmen who hunted and fished for joy rather than profit. It notes leasing and land renting eroded the club, reshaping hunting access and prompting divides between rich and poor sportsmen over club membership and land use.

Oldtime Sporsmen Coos County Rod and Gun Club Good Fellowship

Eighth Grade Play Leads to Health Talk at Local Assembly

A Junior High assembly featured the eighth grade presenting The Trial of the Cigarette to illustrate nicotine harm, followed by Rev F H Barr’s chalk talk aligned with health lessons. Local officials and teachers attended the county masters banquet in Marshfield, with Floyd E Summers elected president of the Junior High Principals and Coaches association.

F H Barr WCTVU Floyd E Summers LP Linn Marshfield Chandler Hotel J T Brand Hus G Trens Coquille Barnes North Bend Powers Myrtle Point

Coos County School News Highlights Band and Health Programs

Countywide hearing tests using audiometers open to grades four through eight. An All-County Band will form for the Music Festival with Anita Pageler directing the ensemble. Most schools are teaching Festival songs as selections near April 23 are chosen for sendoffs to the festival. 4-H clothing clubs receive help from Rex Ingram. tournaments feature Arago and Myrtle Point teams. local visits note community events and birthdays around Coquille and Myrtle Point.

North Bend Marshfield Anita Pageler Coquille WCC Germain Marshfield Arta F Coquille Verma Austin Myrtie Point Marie Wayne Bandon Emma Lou Wagner Catching Inlet Rex Ingram Bunker Hill Eastside Arago High School Southern Oregon Ashland Myrtle Point

Local Social Visits Note Fragments

The snippet lists several visits among local residents. Ora Rybisen spent days with Emmet S Hammaick. Barkow with Frank Mille. Agnes Barnett visited E Jo Myers. F J Myeda Oliver Harvey at Frank Lane home. Janice Lafferty with grandmother. Merle Nelson Thomas Vai Marshfield and the Garrone home. Eveett Lafferty Mayre Lee Allen and Rufus Roylander of Newark Wayne spent Sunday with Mrs S L Lafferty.

Ora Rybisen Daugher Emmet S Hammaick Franc Barkow Frank Mille Fisntrap Agnes Barnett Bandon E Jo Thoma Vai Marshfield Thomas Garrone Eveett Lafferty Mayre Lee Allen Rufus Roylander Nway S L Lafferty

Smith and Burgess Visit Myrtle Point on Weekend

Gravelford Mr and Mrs Howard Smith were Myrtle Point callers Saturday. Mrs Smith visited at the James Mahaffey home while Smith worked in the Mahaffey barber shop. Mr and Mrs Henry Burgess of Bandon visited with Mr and Mrs Howard A Smith Friday.

Howard Smith Myrtle Point

Community Notes From Curry County and Nearby Towns

Local residents share visits and stays with friends across Curry County and neighboring areas. Readers include Dora Thompson joining LBS of Brewster Valley, John Gearhart's return from O80, and Rosabel Brown’s continued teaching contract at Lora School.

Robert Thompson Curry County LBS Brewster Valley Milo Griffin Donald Eugene Vern Bennett John Gearhart W C Griffin Manuel Bettencourt Norway Samue Louie Mro Jo Mayse M E E Wailard Nourth Fred Duran

First Presbyterian Address and Church Service Details

The fragment reports a church event at 730 Troon Street with a pastor absent and a talk by a Christian Fodeny at a Tuesday service. It mentions First Presbyterian and a Methodist Episcopal church presence.

First Presbyterian Hugh T Methodist Episcopal Church

East Dora Notes Mention Local Families and Purchases

East Dora residents report activity including Mrs T S Easton and Gloria and Forrest calling on Mrs M C Miller Friday afternoon. Grant Weather assisted with fence work on the EBE H we ranch the past week. Mr and Mrs T S Easton also bought a purebred Hereford heifer.

T S Eastor Gloria Forrest M C Miller Grant T S Easton

Religious Services and Events in Coquille Area

Local notes show choir rehearsal Friday for Baater Cantata and a 7:30 Thursday Bible study at the manse. Father D J Kelly plans a 8:30 a m Sunday service at Holy Name church Coquille with Sunday school. Methodist pastor Rev W C Creak reports Christ Centered Crusade topics and a 10 am Sunday worship with youth programs and midweek Bible study and league service Wednesday.

MOLY D. J. Kelly Pricet Wille Oregon Holy Name Church Coquille Methodist Episcopal W. c. Creak Christ

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THE George Rackeff George Umpqua Lester Dement Warner South Fork Myrle Point State Game Commission Lloyd Jarvis Coos Curry Counties Jarvis Minnesota Smith- Powers Company Myrtle Point Commercial Club Ans Dr. de la Rhue Reception Reem 3. B. Bench Saied Viola Crowe Ralph Longpent Helen Summers Jean Huff Gilenwood Springs Culo Coos School News State Board of Pralth Thrugh West Norway Gravelford Dora Onscs Wait Snodgrass Fifth St East Dora West Coast Church OF the Brethren H. Barr B. D Myrtle Greyhound Stage Depot Hazelwood Myr Milady Moi E. C. Barker Jewelry and Sporting Goods Spruce Street Immedi Ately Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Rolls Royce Henry A. Schroeder & Sons
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