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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
4
The text suggests the US will be drawn in within weeks as pressure on Britain increases. It notes the need to ship supplies, the importance of convoys, and the goal of full US involvement with earnest action, targeting a March 22, 1961 timeline.
The City Caucus on Monday drew live interest with votes cast for Recorder and Treasurer candidates S D Pulford and I E Rese. Arrington faces no opposition for treasurer, while W W Williams H B Steward Chas Adams and T W McCloskey were nominated for councilmen. Myrtle Point welcomes a new home at Benj E McMullen residence praised for style. L A Roberts C C Carter and J S Whitaker take over Arneson saw mill to meet local lumber demand with new owners in charge.
Twenty five years ago on March 3 a mammoth five reel Selig special titled In the Days of the Thundering Hero starring Tom Mix and Bessie Eyton played at the Unique Theatre with dramatic frontier scenes. An event of local interest noted the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs G H Guerin at their Oakland home.
26 years ago on March 24 Henry Schroeder employs workmen to enlarge hall capacity above his store. The Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors use the space for a Woman's Club play, featuring a program of old songs in pantomime and various acts by McAvoy Thompson Bundy Flentge Perkins and others with Miss Vivian Anderson Mrs Maude Annin Mrs Ivy Pemberton and more performing pieces like Keep the Home Fires Burning and Auld Lang Syne.
James Hobson learns of his horses success in Tijuana Mexico with Shasta Sol winning the mile race and Goe G taking the four and a half furlong event both purses totaling 700 dollars. Mrs J E Culver near Bridge suffers a compound elbow fracture after falling while diving a cow from a pasture.
L F Linn directs the faculty in the Boomerang production at Union High School. A M Sunstrup, manager of Myrtle Gold Creamery, has remodeled the creamery to add cheese making this week.
In Myrtle Point Coos county Ropers Variety store schedules its official opening on Friday and Saturday with hundreds expected to attend. The new up to date novelty shop will hand out free balloons to children. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Amy Lou Guerin to Dale Druliner, wed since February.
Mrs Gordon Fleming hosted a birthday party for her son Glen five, with family and friends attending. Many local residents from Arago Myrtle Point Langlois Coquille and surrounding areas were listed as guests and visitors throughout the week.
Week ended March 15 at Portland Union stockyards shows hog prices up 10 cents while cattle and sheep hold steady from Monday. Total sales include 2835 cattle 250 calves 3495 hogs and 3250 sheep with origin listing 1860 cattle 150 calves and 1298 hogs in early division data.
Market reports show some improvements in the cattle sector but overall activity was slow and uneven. Better steers around 1000 pounds sold near 10.75 to 11.06, common steers down to 80, fed heifers 8.25 to 10.00, and dairy cows weaker with shelly types dropping. Bulls 725 to 825, vealers 12.50 to 13.56, with odd reeler at 14.00.
Mrs Dwhoht Culver and family moved to Fairview while Bryant logging work began on Eden Ridge. Mrs Culver visited Myrtle Point and her ill brother in law in hospital. funeral for Mr Heath noted in Myrtle Point. Civic Club at schoolhouse with ten members. E club at Bridge Grange held potluck. quilt making by Ladies Club members noted.
Mr and Mrs Tracy Cribbins traveled to Four Mile on Saturday to visit Aunt and Uncle Jin Adams who celebrated their wedding anniversary.
Eleanor King daughter of Mrs William Neidergh of Norway and Kenneth Laird son of Mr and Mrs JD Laird were married March 6 at the Latter Day Saints church in Portland. Elder Walter Bake performed the ceremony. Attendants were Bernard Cox of Portland and relatives of the groom. After a short honeymoon the couple returned home and were honored with a shower and gifts at the gymnasium. The couple will reside at LB & L logging camp.
Twin Oaks residents joined the Spanish American War Veterans banquet in Marshfield where Mrs Jones, Oregon State Auxiliary president, urged Americanism and loyalty to institutions. Local families and guests from Arago, North Bend, Coquille, Pleasant Point and Independence attended various visits and dinners surrounding the event.
Executive committee members of McKinley Grange staged two plays at the grange hall on Saturday night. The first The Advantages of Being Shy featured a shy suitor engaged to three women with the third acting as adviser. Cast included Mr and Mrs Jay Freeman Mrs Jack McCarthy Mrs Reuben Brown Miss Lorraine Noyes and Mrs Milford Mast. The second skit Launted hotel room starred Clarence Churchill Elwin Alford Ivan Mast and Lincoln Miller. After performances baskets were auctioned by Churchill and Laird, a heater prize went to Kenneth Laird, and dancing followed a light supper. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Frank Carrilla Bartly and Stanley of Coquille. Pollyanna club supper plans were discussed at Mrs Ernest Krewson home.
Mr Lee Mast and Mrs Reuben Brown were chosen to decide the supper for the next Grange meeting, opting for cakes sandwiches and coffee. The hostess led three games with two prizes. Reuben Brown won first and Milford Mast second. A sham rock prize and a Myrtlewood tray noted. Attendees included many named members and visitors. A potluck dinner followed at noon.
Guests at Andrew Waterman's home included Mr and Mrs Clyde Waterman and others from Glendale Powers and Reedsport. David Waterman from USC vacationed with his brother Andrew. Overnight guests included Robert McMillion, David Waterman. In Mines John son creek Geo Russell spent the week. Lillian Waterman remained in Powers to finish school. James Jewett worked three weeks at Reedsport logging camp. Dinner guests at Arthur Metzger home were Bert Weekly family Myrtle Creek M L Quire Sutherlin and Leo O Mara Bridge.
John Gearhart arrived from Corvallis to spend spring vacation at his home. Glenn Thompson visited Klamath for a few days. Pollyanna outing enjoyed by Mrs Gail Bunch Dueene Nancy and Mrs Vern Moboper at Mrs EA Brewson’s home in Brewvalley.
A New York Special outlines Europe cut by shortages with Belgium and Poland already in famine. Spain France and the low countries face looming hunger as the United States and Argentina hold surplus food to aid non belligerent populations.
Business visitors Mr and Mrs Gordon Silvester and Alta and Maxine Ingles traveled Saturday on Marshfield Leaves For Calif. Miss Vida Shepherd plans a Tuesday departure for Los Angeles for a month with Mrs Ernest Schmidt. Weekend guests included Maxine Ingles, Ato Stull Leacheen, and others. A group including Mr and Mrs Gatt Bunch Durene and Nancy joined Mr and Mrs E E Willard for Sunday dinner in North Bend. A G Bunch hosted after a week with Mrs Willard, who returned home with them. A note on pole setting: due to dig restrictions and line work, a small dynamite charge placed a pole and caused it to drop into the hole as sand settled.
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