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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1937

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Fragmented OCR Note Reveals Unclear Health Question

Vague text fragments mention PTSD, a Pew reference, and scattered words. No clear events, dates, or identifiable entities present to summarize into a coherent newspaper item.

Rebel legacy in Confederate Virginia era shines anew

The piece highlights a rebel figure from Confederate Virginia highlighting actions, era context, and enduring symbolism. It discusses local memory, regional institutions, and how the saga echoes in modern discourse about identity and heritage.

Early Oaks at Brewster Recall of a 1579 Oregon Journey

The narrative recalls travelers with the Hunt family who arrive at Brewster and settle in with hospitality. It covers their voyage from Dora to Coos Bay, the Brewster grade trek by wagon drawn by two old mares, and a harsh December storm hitting Lookingglass. The piece notes friendly neighbors, hunting, and winter preparations as the Governor plans groceries.

Hunt Hieg Coos Bay Dora Witham Wilsie Kent Place Roseburg Christmeso Sprengen Lookingglass Diaster

Probate notes list guardians and executors in Marshfield area

Jessie M Adams appointed guardian of Harvey James Elmer Cole and Leona May Cole. James H Flanagan named administrator of Maryorence Mullen estate who died in San Francisco January 16, 1937. Appraisers Joseph F Williams John E Cook and Reidar Bugge value estate at 95 000 realty and 066 per sonal. Heirs are five cousins including two in Coos county. Louis FE Brown died February 7 1937. Viola May Brown named administrator with Kay Grant Fred Browne and John Gerard as appraisers. Brown estate shows 1 000 personal and Mrs Viola May Brown of Marshfield with daughters Mabel Beaton Rye NY Jeanette McShey Berkeley Calif and son William L Brown Marshfield.

Jessie M Adams Harvey James Elmer Cole Leona May Cole James H. Flanagan Maryorence Mullen Sanancisco Joseph F Williams John E Cook Reidar Bugge Coos County John W Flanagan Marshfield Louis FE Brown Viola May Brown Kay Grant Fred Browne John Gerard Mabel Beaton Rye Jeanette McGshey Berkeley Calif William L. Brown

Truck Hits Horse Injuring Rider Near Myrtle Point Road

A loaded log truck striking a saddle horse injures rider Roy Spires on the Myrtle Point Coquille highway north of the white bridge. Spires suffers a cut head concussion and a fractured ankle. rider William Watson was with him. The driver Floyd McLaughlin of Roseburg faces passing in the face of oncoming traffic near a sharp turn. The truck belonged to a Roseburg contractor for Briggs and Shelton hauling for P W Laird logging operations. They transported Spires to Mast hospital for treatment.

William Watson Roy Spires Myrtle Point Spires Floyd McLaughlin Roseburg McLaughlin Briggs and Shelton P W Laird White Bridge North Fork Myrtle Point-Coquille Mast Hospital

Lions Club hears International speaker at Myrtle Point

At the Myrtle Point Lions Club meeting three eminent Lions attended as guests. Claude Cain of Seattle Lions International representative spoke on reorganization plans and a future membership drive. Other guests included Marcus Seale of North Bend and Herbert Sain of Marshfield.

Myrtle Point

Medals For Broadbent and Myrtle Point 4-H Winners

Winnifred Newbury of Broadbent and Dorothea Stinson of Myrtle Point will each receive a gold medal Friday evening. Newbury is county winner for the style revue and Stinson is high score girl in 4-H home economics clubs countywide. The presentation occurs at the 4-H leaders meeting in Myrtle Point Junior High, at 7 p.m.

Winnifred Newbury Broadbent Dorothea Stinson Myrtle Point

Arago School Board Rehires Teachers for Coming Year

At an Arago School Board meeting on Monday evening the board rehired all teachers for the coming year. Included are Reginald Menegat and Mise Bether Davidson for high school, and Mrs. Winnifred Wey for the are grades room.

Arago Reginald Ménegat Mise Bether Davidson Winnifred Wey

Myrtle Point Faculty to Stage Three Act Comedy April 9

MPHi faculty plans a three act comedy Is Zot So by James Gleason with Robert Armstrong in the premiere. Myrtle Point High School faculty will perform Friday April 8 in the high school auditorium. Cast includes faculty members and two students with roles such as Eddie Chick Cowan trainer Hap Hurley and Parker family secretary Marie Mestretti.

James Gleason Robert Armstrong New York Myrtle Point High School Eddie Chick” Cowan Edgar Rickard Leland P Linn Clinton Blackburn Bisckburn Clint Loene Gibson Florence Hanley Parkers Rose Smith Robert Parker Morse Parker and Blackburn C. L. Church Marie Mestretti Grace Mary Linn James Blackburn Parker Stanley Felaher Grace Hobart Sue Ruth Smith Fred Hobart Hus- Fitz Stanley T P Haberly John Duffy Hobart Charles Redelil

MPHS Principal Attends State Meet

MPHS principal L. P Linn Jeft left today for Salem to attend the state meeting of school superintendents. The session runs Friday and Saturday morning with speakers including the governor and secretary of state. Topics center on supervision issues in Oregon schools.

L. P Linn Jeft Salem Oregon

Concertgoers Attend Wilder Sacred Music at Pioneer Methodist

Attending the Sunday night concert at Pioneer Methodist church in Coquille were Mr and Mrs Edwin Reed, Mr and Mrs B S Reed, Mrs William Arnold, Mrs Je and Del bert Bennett, Mrs Beatrice Bennett, Abel Bennett, Mrs Elisabeth Bennett, and Dorothy. Rev Wilder sang with Bobbie Burna on the church’s new electric organ and Mrs M O Hawkins on piano.

W R. Wilder Pioneer Methodist Church Coquille Edwin Reed William Arnold Je and Delbert Beatrice Abel Elisabeth Bennett Dorothy Wilder Bobbie Burna M. O. Hawkins

Friends of Calvin Ray Report His Serious Condition

The aged man Calvin Ray is in a serious condition with little hope of recovery. His son Glenn, living in Cli mols, was informed of his father's critical state while doctors assess his health.

Calvin Ray Coniithen Sa Othe Ray Glenn Climols Condi

Auxiliary Essay Contest Underway

Mrs. A. B. Snyder, chair of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, reports 37 entries in the national essay contest on Permanent Peace for America. Three national prizes include a trophy and two medals, with cash awards of 190, 60, and 38 dollars respectively. Contest closes April 37.

Mra. A. EB. Snyder Ines Ladies Auxiliary America

Linfield Quartet Here April 2

The Linfield Quartet performs in the city on April 2 drawing local music fans. The ensemble will present a program of classical works and engage with audiences after the concert.

Linfield Quartet

Giant Stride Break Injures Girl at School

Betty Nickson of Brewster Valley suffered a heavy fall from a giant stride or rix at school. The break left her chin and mouth badly cut and she was unable to talk for two days though no bones were broken. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Nickason.

Rix Betty Nickson Brewster Valley W A. Nickason

Port Orford Transpacifics Claim Coquille Valley Title

Port Orford Transpacifics defeated Myrtle Point Merchants 27 to MB in Coquille community hall to win the Coquille valley championship. Referee Arthur Derbyshire oversaw a close contest with Port Orford leading 13 11 at halftime. Fred Barklow and Dale Druliner led Myrtle Point while Ray Griffith and Clinton Fromm starred for Port Orford.

Myrtle Point Merchants Port Orford Transpacifics Coquille Arthur Derbyshire Port Orford High Point Fred Barklow Dale Druliner Myrtle Point Ray Griffith Clinton Fromm Coquille Valley

Townsendites Hold Public Wedding Ceremony

Townsendites host a public wedding as Mrs. O. H. Clarke and Vice President Hugh MacLeen attend. MacLeen presents the bride with a cake donated by the club.

Townsendites O. H. Clarke Hugh MacLeen

Junior High Hoop Tournament Planned in Coquille

The Junior High basketball tournament will be held in the Coquille Community building on Saturday March 22 beginning at 7 p m. The public is urged to support these young people in their program.

Coquille

Mosquitoes Outwit Bait in Fisherman Tale

A humorous fishing anecdote describes Bey and Sam as they battle persistent mosquitoes while fishing six inch fish. Sam explains a mosquito stole the bait and, after a dramatic chase, the insect released itself and swam away with the line.

Unclear Marriage Notice In Fragmentary Report

Fragmentary text mentions Vern J Keight and Cornwall in a marriage notice with references to a return to court and a Reverend Carl J. Encouraging details are incomplete and names appear misspelled. The readable portion shows two individuals united in marriage with church involvement.

Vern J. Keight Bridge On Cornwall Carl J. Egenleéf

City Arrests Seller as Possess On Wednesday

A man was arrested on Wednesday for selling items and possession charges. He received 30 days in jail and a $260 fine.

Myrtle Point Grange Initiates Two Members

Two new members are initiated at Myrtle Point Grange in a formal ceremony held in the arena. The event marks ongoing community duties and local fraternal activity.

Myrtle Pt. Grange

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