Well Known Local Matron Dies Saturday
Mrs Mothe Helle Schriefer wife of A A Schriefer died March 18 1938 at home after over three years illness She lived in Myrtle Point 36 years born October 10 1878 Spencer Indiana aged 62 married in Gentryville Indiana December 23 1904 moved to Coos County in 1913 Survived by husband sons Emmett Marshfield and Jack Myrtle Point daughters Sean DeVault and Olga David Myrtle Point sister Mrs Frank Pierson Monroe Funeral services at Methodist church conducted by Schroeder Funeral Home with C M Brown assisting burial in Norway Cemetery
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Mothe Helle Schriefer
A A Schriefer
Myrtle Point
Mis Schriefer
Spencer County
Ind
A A Schrieter
Gentryville
Coos
County
RNA
Met
First Church
Emmett
Marshfield
Jax
Sean DeVault
Olga David
Myre Point
Mra
Frank Pierson
Monroe
Wee
Methodist
Schroeder
C M Brown
Norway Cemetery
Fire destroys Hoff man home near Hoffman Bridge
A Tuesday afternoon blaze at the Hoff man residence near Hoffman Bridge completely destroyed the house and barn. Myrtle Point Fire Department fought the flames but could not stop the spread before the alarm sounded. crew faced difficulties due to equipment and water pressure conditions until relief arrived.
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Hoffman
Hoffman Bridge
Sternoon
Myrtle Point
Family notices and travel inform family
Twin Oaks Mra A KR Devenport left Saturday morning for Bortuna Chlif to attend the funeral of a cousin and visit her mother in hospital. Davenport plans to return on Friday with Mr and Mrs George Hermann visiting Denmark.
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Devenport
Bortuna Chlif
Mo. Davenport
George Herimann
Denmark
J Emery
Stermanns
Junior Society Honored At Dinner At Presbyterian Church
The newly formed Christian Endeavor group at the Presbyterian church held a covered dish dinner with 16 children and sponsors Rev H T Mitchelmore and Mrs Cora Bryant. Officers named for three months include Laura Smith president Kenneth Smith vice president Rarla Phillips secretary and Charlies Hanna treasurer.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
H T Mitchelmore
Cora Bryant
Christian Endeavor
Laura Smith
Kenneth Smith
Rarla Phillips
Charlies Hanna
Myrtle Point Men Attend Banquet
Twenty Catholic laymen from St Anne parish Myrtle Point and nearby missions attended a complimentary dinner in Roseburg on Sunday honoring Archbishop Edward D Howard. Attendees from Myrtle Point include Frank Young Joseph Poole Francis Young T J Sullivan Gus Motzgus and Clarence Platt. Leo Carey of Coquitle acted as toastmaster.
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St Anne
Myrtle Point
Roseburg
Edward D Howard
Frank Young
Joseph Poole
Francis Young
T J Sullivan
Gus Motzgus
Clarence Platt
Leo Carey
Coquitle
Local Happenings And Social Visits In Port Orford Area
Community notices list dinner guests and funeral attendance in Portland Glendale and Coquille with names like the Dillen families Royer Barkdoll and Belloni Also noted are weekend visits by Geraldine Cole from Coquille and a basketball game trip to Eugene for Oregon vs California attendees from area families Return to studies includes several students from local households including Harriett McKay Claude Pressier and Belloni Burr Monrad in Corvallis and Eugene.
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Oguesta
A T Dillen
Portland
Wealey Hayes
Glendale
Earle Royer
Allenany
Thomas Rover
Mere
Ashley T Dillen
Will Miller
Earl Royer
Conn River
W J Haynes
Myrtle Point
Mary Ann Miler
Zach Grant
Jimmie
Broadbent
Barbara Barnett
James Barkdoll
Eltice Barkdoll
Marshfield
William Bell Vielts
Leander Barklow
Inca
Ed Brown
Coquille
Barklows
Forrest
Vernon
Port Orford
A J Nussel
John Belloni
Hue
Mra Nussel
Geraldine Cole
Coquille Wo
John Bellon
Eugene
Oregon
California
Milton Bell
Kenneth Barzee
Gene Bartlett
Earl
Jim Hoover
Ray Cook
William Bell
Ralph Christensen
Parkersburg
A. M Christensen
Marvine
Elder
A. A. Baker
Willian Butler
Larry
Allen
Grover Moore
Nino Lou
Ed Allen
Helen
James Whitaker
Balem
Corvallis
Oregon State
Harriett McKay
Claude Pressier
8Am Pereen
Ee Yeversity
Egon
Belloni Burr Monrad
Program honors WCTU founder at Myrtle Point meeting
A Friday afternoon program by the Myrtle Point WCTU memorialized Frances Willard. About 25 women attended from Coquille and Arago, with prayers, hymns, a Willard declaration read by Ray Epperson, and stories of temperance leaders and Miss Willard’s work.
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Francen Willard
WCTU
Myrtle Point
Social .Com
The
Christian Church
Coqguille
Arago
J Barnett
W W Baynes
Ray Epperson
Frances Willard
T M White
Charles Gilroy
Rhode Ieland
Sevral
Miss Willard
C Farr
Druliner
Mra
F Schroeder
Ben Reed
Winter Crops Thrive Locally Near Myrtle Point
On the Roseburg highway three miles east of Myrtle Point T M Stover reports ideal winter conditions for broccoli. He harvested four fine specimens this week on his farm noting a Pacific coast climate influenced by the Japanese current. The broccoli plants, set out last August, yield three to four pounds each.
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Myrtle Punt
T M Stover
Myrtle Point
Roseburg
Stover
Pacific Coast
Fire destroys barn on Sandy Creek farm near Wyrick
A Tuesday blaze at LB Jennings’s Sandy Creek property, rented to Henry Wyrick, destroyed a large barn and most of the farm gear. Four work horses, a bull, harness, and implements were lost. cows were outside the structure, limiting total damage.
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LB. Jennings
Sandy Creek
Henry Wyrick
Wyrick
Doughnut Sale by St Anne Altar Society Planned
Members of the St Anne Altar Society announce a doughnut sale on Saturday April 1 in front of the Safeway Store on Spruce between Fourth and Fifth. Eight members and two guests attended the Friday meeting at the Z F Young home.
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St Anne Altar Society
Safeway
Z F Young
Dresent
Herald Receives 50 Year Honor From The American Press
The Herald has been notified of enrollment in the Half-Century club. A framed certificate of membership is on display in the office. The Herald traces to 1689 with founders W L Dixon and De Gus enhoover and has undergone several name changes.
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Herald
the Herald
America
Council Refers Light Petition at Fourth and Bothwick Intersection
A petition requesting a street light at Fourth and Bothwick was presented to the city council. After discussion the item was referred to the street committee. Routine business followed, plus a round table on the city water system and a discussion of public liability insurance for city property.
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Fourth
Bothwick Streets
Local Couple To Be Married In Portland Weekend
Miss Danford Mast and Donald Gilkison plan to marry in Portland and then Vancouver Washington this weekend. They will return to Myrtle Point to reside in the John Carver house on Eighth street between Maple and Willow. Gilkison is the son of Ralph and Mrs Gilkison of Myrtle Point. Mast is the daughter of Joe and Mrs Mast of Alder street. Both are Myrtle Point High school graduates. Gilkison worked at the Coquille veneer plant.
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Danford Mast
Donald Gilkison
Portland
J R. Kimberly
Vancouver
Wash
Myrtle Point
John Carver
Eighth Street
Maple and
Willow
Ralph Gilkison
Joe Mast
Alder Street
Myrtle Point High School
Miss Mast
Gilkison
Coquille
Coquille Men Triumph in Local Bowling Night
Coquille bowlers edged Myrtle Nuggets two games to one at the local alleys Friday evening in a tense three game series. The win showcased the strength of Coquille's Past Time team and solidified their position among regional competitors.
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Coquille
Myrtle Nuggets
Powers social notes and local club events summary
A condensed report of social gatherings in Powers listing Women of the Moose and RNA galoping tea events at multiple homes, birthday observances, card parties planned for April 12, and community club activities. The piece also notes a bicycle trip by Powers boys to Coquille river falls, a preschool Round-Up plan, and various hostess duties and refreshments.
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Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Clarence Moe
Noble Rovang
Mycle
Powers
Coquille River
Daphne Grove
Dennis Shirk
Hugh
Harold Stewart
Curtis Townsend
Freddie Stock
Robert Hull
Larry Dewver
George Bervin
Satmor mountain mine workers travel for visits and plans amid dam setback
The Satmor mountain gold Chrome mine workers left Saturday for Nienago and will visit associates Walter Pinatzer of Johnston and Andrew Nehseim, Olav and Harald Nesheim of Glenwood. Minn, preparations were made to start operations immediately as the ww mill on the property was tempered for a flume. A dam to raise water for the flume failed after RH Harrison, dam supervisor, expressed disappointment. The note suggests a return to former management with Billy McLaughlin. Legion auxiliary holds a party for its 96th anniversary of the American Legion.
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Satmor Mountain
Nienago
Walter Pinatzer
Johnston
Andrew Nehseim Olav
Harald Nesheim
Glenwood
Minn
Stely
Howevr
RH Harrison
Billy McLaughlin
Jewel Club Party Draws Card Game Winners
The Jewel club hosted a public card party at the Fellowship clubhouse. Mra Allen King led arrangements. First prizes in pin ochle went to Peter Summers and Faye Lay. suction high was Ray Berry with Mrs Loren Warner second. Contract prizes went to Mra Clare Lehmanowsky of Corvallis and Mrs Ernest Severson second. Refreshments followed. Attendees at the Mystic chapter OES district meeting included Mr and Mrs Lyle Stewart and numerous named members.
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Townsend Club
T W Sherk
Hazel Lewis
Wilis Coy
Mra. Sherk
Mra Lewis
Ireland
Elbert Smith
Co’ Ooy
John Purvis
Erin Go Brough
John King
Coy
Nichols
Fred Gilbert
Walter Spade
Saul Morgan
H W Clifford
Broadbent
Gaylord
Jewel Club
Fellowship
Mra Allen King
Peter Summers
Faye Lay
Ray Berry
Loren Warner
Clare Lehmanowsky
Corvallis
Ernest Severson
OFS
Mystic Chapter
OES
Myrtle Point
Occidental
Bandon
Mystic
Powers and
Elgin
Lyle Stewart
Frendy Medlock
George Peffers
ER. Hannon
Floyd Eaton
Gamwell
Noble Rovang
George Lainger
Albert Hachler
Robert Ligat
James Gamwell
Chaparral Lodge Rebekahs Hold Bi Monthly Meeting
Chaparral Lodge of Rebekahs met at the Fellowship clubhouse on Monday evening for the regular bi monthly session. After routine work Mrs Allen King Jr hosted refreshments and honored the birthday members Mrs Roy Jones and Mrs Lester Thorp with gifts.
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Chaparral Lodge of
Rebekahs
Fellowship
Allen King, Jr
Roy Jones
Lester Thorp
Sunshine club luncheon celebrates club birthdays at Moore home
The Sunshine club luncheon was held at the Lee Moore home on Wednesday of last week to honor multiple members including Mrs James Piggott Mrs William Winkelmann Mrs Jennie Jones Mrs Lee Moore Mrs Clarence Moe Mrs Phillip Barrette Ms Leota Gates and Mrs J F Johnson Thirteen members attended with two new members joining and gifts drawn while bingo was played.
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WNA
RNA
Lyle McCulloch
Bruce Rider
RE Stevens
Rawson Hall
Charles Stallard
Clifford Davie
Grace Lambert
William Link
Clarence Moe
Ray Berry
Ranson Hall
Vivian Bushnell
Elvin Hull
R E Stevens
James Piggott
Clifford Davis
Elwin Frye
Weldon Medford
Walte
Commons
Kenzie
Chester Root
Sunshine Club
Lee Moore
William Winkelmann
Jennie Jones
Phillip Barrette
Leota Gates
J F Johnson
Joe Johnson
Horace Amos
Luncheon at Mrs Renubce Stevens Hosts Guests and Auction
Mrs Renubce Stevens hosted a luncheon last Thursday with guests Mrs Elvin Frye and Mrs Walter Comnos. At auction first prize went to Mrs Jess Shepherd and second prize to Mrs James May.
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Renubce Stevens
Elvin Frye
Walter Comnos
Jess Shepherd
James May
Bridge Club Meets at Clarence Moe Home on Friday Evening
The Thursday Bridge club gathered at Clarence Moe's residence for contract bridge with guests Mesdames Jess Jones and Ray Berry attending. High score claimed by Mrs. C. Townsend and second by Mr.
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Clarence Moe
Mesdames
Jess Jones
Ray Berry
C. &. Townsend
Powers Pioneer Dies Suddenly Funeral Tuesday
William Meathery, a Powers resident since 1088, died suddenly, shocking a wide circle of friends. Born in Humboldt County, California in 1068, he helped deliver mail and was known as a dances caller in early Powers days. Funeral services were held locally.
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Powers Pioneer
William Méathery
Darth
Willam Neathery
Humboldt County
Calif
Sad
Powers
Facalty
Osie
Willman
Loretta
Leona
Mequlam
Wash
Tess Pg
Junior Women Sponsor Program chaired by Mrs Waltemar Gurney
Mrs Waltemar Gurney is named chair of the Junior Women Sponsor Program. The committee on refreshments is noted as part of the chair's responsibilities.
Court News Briefs From Coos County Courthouse Actions
Court notes include Perry Hurst serving a 16 day vagrancy sentence after a Marshfield transfer, Clarence Rayseen fined for driving without license, and a Marion county marriage license issued to Robert W Caton and Elizabeth Ekiblad. Probate includes Perry E Lawrence will valued at 11000 with three siblings as heirs. A damage suit Lena Ronning seeks 15000 after a porch collapse at a Quickville apartment, with severe injuries cited.
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Marshfield
Perry Hurst
Coos County
Port Orford
Clarence Rayseen
Coquille
Chas. Goodrich
Irene Clark
G A Gray
North Methodist Parsonage
Marion County
Robert W Caton
Elizabeth Ekiblad
R M. Stevenson
Hall Avenue
Kent Sewell
Denmark
Nadine Strader
Bandon
Kennett P
Kennett
Lawrence, Jr
John Gordon Lawrence
Methodist Ladies Aid Silver Tea at Martin Evans Home
The Methodist Ladies Aid will hold a Silver Tea Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Martin Evans residence.
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Methodist Ladies Aid
Martin Evans
Organs Installed at Presbyterian Church with Union Service
An Estey two manual pedal organ powered by electric motor was installed and used Sunday at the Presbyterian church. For the upcoming union service with the Methodist church the choir will be joined by several Methodist singers to perform an anthem. Mrs. H. T Mitchelmore serves as organist and director.
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Presbyterian Church
H. T Mitchelmore
Fragmentary OCR Notice Yields Sparse Readable Details
Sparse readable fragments show no clear event, dates, or named entities. The text remains unreadable and offers limited hints of people or places once, making a concise headline and summary difficult to support.
Salem visits and travels noted in weekend activity
Mrs. Robert Powde and Mrs. Ben Burgess visited ill Miss Jerrene Burgess in Salem, reporting her condition improved. Mrs. Floyd Fowler returns. Loraine Mast and Joe Schulthies of Bend visited in Spokane with Fowler’s son Harry Ellison, stopping at Coulee Demin Washington. In Portland, Mr and Mrs. Eugene Laird returned after two weeks away. Laird attended basketbell games in Eugene. Raleigh Greene Elmer Knight Nadine Osborne and Norwood Brown drove to Eugene for a Friday basketball game. Adeline Gurney, teaching in Grants Pass, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Willem Gurney for a week. the Gurneys then transported her to Roseburg for bus to Grants Pass. Verna Mae Garrish of Kiamath Falls spent the weekend with Adeline Gurney. others accompanied to Rendon, with additional notes about Mrs. Malter’s relatives and Mettia Matcher’s condition.
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Laird
Portland
Eugene
Raleigh Greene
Elmer Knight
Nadine Osborne
Osborne
Norwood Brown
Viste
Adeline Gurney
Granta Pass
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Chris Nelsen
Barton
Martell Roper
Eastern Star
Mary Schilling
Ne W Perkins
Milas Rowe Sherlock
Tre Allen
Rose Sherlock
Olga Laird
Robert Lewis
Jerry Haley
Knute Texall
Jimmy Haywood
Jay Schriefer
Lyle Carver
Mickie Fulerton
Richard Arnold
Luella Allen
Alice Roberts
Harold Guptell
Mrs Mast
Myrtle Button
R N Lemon
Walter Tripp
Henry Schroeder
Charles Spores
Mike Conneily
John Felsher
Clinard Mast
Francis Floyd Walter Sparks
Ralph Rackteff
Marlin Evans
Charles Mahaffey
Leroy Baker
Geraldine McCulloch
Eva Lou Sperkas
Patricia
Joan Lee Beker
Percy Let
Epworth League
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Milton Schroeder
L. P Linn
Salem
Ho Ernest Wasa
Able Creek
Salon
Sis
Kenda
Bruno Lange
Roy Swan
Dora
Cora Sullivan
Thomas Royer
Henry Rossi
June Martin
North Bend
Clark
Elizabeth Tipton
Helen Robertson
Cottage Grove
Hoc von Alstein
Bridge
Canada
A Ro Thoroughgood
Stanley Phillips
Mousey
Saskatchewan
Can
Mes
Stanly Philips
W L Dixon
de Gusenhoover
West Oregoniar
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Coosa County
American
Council
Powers News
Joe Boutin
Dick Warner
Boutin
Dewey Woolls
Whalen
O H Clarke
Melon
Ang
Dewey Woolms
Reube Stevens
Joseph Leggett
Olin Lay
Young Paores
Commeunity Church
Hugh Stewart
Naom
Munro
Lorraine Carty
Helen Ligat
Mary Slonecker
Helen Griswold
Bernice Munro
Bonnie Jean Churchill
Luella Lawton
Katrina Gamwell
June Rovang
Phyllis Wootms
Maynard Roveng
Bob Lewis
Frederick Griswold
Leonard Brubake
Glenn Coates
Orville Lawton
Patsy Briggs
Willis Varney
Paul Hirschinger
E. S Gamwell
al T Erickson
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American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Moose Ball
American Legion
Rebekan Meeting
Uncheon Club
Court News
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Freesp
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Ira L
Ae Reyer
Cravelferd
Lee
Gle
Sahn Tien
Falee Tae Lela Faye
Salen Wners A
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Pies
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