Myrtle Point Chamber Entertains Team Tuesday
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce hosted the high school boys basketball team at a Tuesday evening event in the VFW hall. Elton Schroeder was toastmaster with the chamber song, a Myrtle Point quartet performed, and talks by chamber members and local figures filled the program. Coach Edgar Rickard introduced the players and manager, while Willamette coach Howard Maple was unable to attend as the keynote speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Chamber of
VFW Hall
Elton Schroeder
Myrtle Paint Quartet
L Church
Theo Haberly
Durward Druliner
Raleigh Creene
Esther Nelson
Meombeora
Chamber
Yea Neto
Howard Maple
Willamette University
Local arrests and detentions in Oregon counties
In Coquille James A Montgomery 42 was arrested on a driving without a license charge. He paid a $5 fine and served jail time. He was later charged with driving while intoxicated and received 30 days in jail and a $100 fine. In Marshfield William McDaniel 0 was arrested on a petty larceny charge and sentenced to 30 days in jail with costs. the report notes he had stolen first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Jal
William McD Niels
Marshfield
Oldtime Photo In Herald Window At Rackleff Sawmill
An 1899 photograph from the Rackleff sawmill at the forks of the river near Myrtle windows shows J Roberta Frank Sawash Fred Smith Ross Doyse Bert Anderson Wm Wilson J F Mast Ed Schroeder Charles Rackleff Boss Huntley Wilbur Barklow George Rackleff John Miller E C Roberts Captain Rack Case Smith and Mary Giles the cook later Mary Hains several have died or moved from the state and the image intrigues local pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
E . Roberts
Rackleff
Myrtle
J Roberta Frank Sawash
Fred Smith
Ross Doyse
Bert Anderson
Wm Wilson J F Mast
Ed Schroeder
Charles Rackleff
Boss Huntley
Wilbur Barklow
George Rackleff
John Miller
E C Roberts
Rack Case Smith
Mary Giles
Mary Hains
Gov't Trapper Noted For Record On Predatory Animals
Frank Murphy of Broadbent, government trapper, shows a good record in the past year trapping coyotes and bobcats that plague farmers. At Mrs Lily Dement’s ranch he trapped six cogules and five cupcats since April 1937, totaling notable catches for reducing losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murphy
Broadbent
Lily Dement
Murphy
Deeds Involving Ellis Christensen Rema Mast and More
Eastern Coos transfers record Silas M Ellis to A M and Ardyce Christensen for 75 acres in section 6 West Norway OE. Florence Marsters to Frank and Mary Frances Rema for 5 near Wolf and Catching creeks. Harvey and Cleoca to Sun Life Insurance Co. of Canada for land in section 30 two miles SE of Powers. Lee and Jose Mast to McKinley Welfare Club for 2567 per acre in section 32 at McKinley. Mabel E Driesbach guardian of Eva E Lane estate to Perry C and Dorothy Roper for $300 dated 27 and 18 in Deekee’s addition Myrtle Point. R and Nora Mae Kirk of Sitkum to LBL Logging Co for five acres in section 12 Sitkum. R P Carman to Card Mary C Carman for 140 acres in sections 22 and 23 near Yellow Creek junction and Coquille River fork at Gaylord with occupancy life estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas M Ellis
A M
Ardyce Christensen
West
Norway
Florence Marsters
Frank and
Mary Frances Rema
Harvey and Cleoca
Sun Lifensurance Company of Canada Realy
Powers Lee
Jose Mast
McKinley Welfare Club
Secon
McKinley
Mabel E Driesbach
Eva E Lane
Perry C
Dorothy Roper
Deekee
Myrtle Point
Nora Mae Kirk
Sitkum
LBL Logging Company
Local Happenings and Visitors In Port Orford Area
Local notes report Mire Melissa Norris slowly improving after a week. Mrs Albert Carver of Sitham visited Wayne Carver home. Mr and Mrs Boars of Dodt Sheds Port Orford drove to Portland last week and visited Corvallis. Garland and Roland Shull hosted Grace Bratney of Portland during a visit. High water kept Shulls from returning home. Mrs Wm Fearney of Aurora visited E C Roberts. Mrs Edgar Rickard attended the Blute tournament and visited sister-in-law Mrs Vance Cook. Thomas Guerin shows steady heart-attack recovery. Mrs G L McKay and Mrs R L Tucker were business callers in Eugene. Misses Girace Mary Linn Margaret Stevanton and Wm Gurney joined Leland Po Lunn in Salem for a tournament. Mr and Mrs J F Fitzsimmons of Tacoma returned home after visiting H H Fitzimmons. Mrs G L McRay drove Miss Harriett McKay and Jean McArthur to Marshfield then train to Corvallis. Leslie Southmayd and Patricia and Delores of Marshfield visited George Hoffman. Greta McClellan staying with Mrs RA Hawkins during high water. Rosemary and Roberta Lou Rickard visited grandmother, % her, last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Orford
Portland
Corvallia
Grandis Garland
Roland Shull
Grace Bratney
River Freeze in 1888 Told by Old Timer
The Coquille river froze in 1866 blocking steamboat service as the Katie Cook tug under Captain Levi Snyder could not reach Coquille. Lumber laden wind jammers sailed down to San Francisco while up-river freight carried old classes. Captain Snyder recalls early Coquille days and local ice skating tales near Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Cook
Bandon
Levi Snyder
Coquille
Coquille Johnsons Mil
Parkersburg
Riverton
San Francisco
Parkersburg Mil
Rogue River
Gold Beach
Captain Snyder
Deep Sea
Myrtle Point
Frank Wrvtandell
Principals Meet At Eugene 28th Principals Meet
Rex Putnam superintendent presides over the second annual regional conference of elementary school principals to be held March 26 at Woodrow Wilson Junior High in Eugene. Victor Phelps will chair with speeches by Rex Putnam Dr F G Macomber and others. Floyd One principal from Myrtle Point will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Putnam
Public Instruction
Woodrow Wilson Junior High School
Eugene
Victor Phelpe
F G Macomber
Floyd
Ee High
Local Townsend Club Meets For Sunday Gathering
The Townsend club held its regular weekly meeting Sunday with president H Ms MacLean in charge. Entertainment chair Mrs W W Baynes led a program including a community sing, a talk by NE Bond, solo by Baynes, talks by Dr O H Clarke and E W Buckner, and a reading by Mrs E Buckner. Baynes served as acting secretary in Gus Bender’s absence. The next meeting is set for Sunday March 27 at 2 pm and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
H Ms MacLean
W W Baynes
Townsending
NE. Bond
O H Clarke
E. W Buckner
E Buckner
Future Farmers' Speaking Contest Held Tuesday
The Myrtle Point Future Farmers annual public speaking elimination contest was held before the Myrtle Grange Tuesday night. Donald Trigg won first place with a speech on Why Worn-out Farms and will represent the local chapter at the March 2 contest at Geran. Other speakers included Frank Tye on Clean Milk and Cream Production, Leonard Meuiock on Livestock Grazing and Permanent Agriculture, Aubrey Strong on Agriculture Conservation and National Farm Policy, Philip Bartlett on The Cost and Cure of Erosion, and Melvin Michel on Dairy Barns. Judges were John Carr, Mrs Walter Laird, and Frank Southmayd. The Security Bank awarded $5, $3, and $2 to the top three speakers. Frank Trigg placed second and Aubrey Strong third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Future Farmers
Myrtle Grange
Donald Trigg
Trigg
Geran
Frank Tye
Leonard Meuiock
Aubrey Strong
Philip Bartlett
Bette
Melvin Michel
John Carr
Walter Laird
The
Grange
Frank Southmayd
Security Bank
Frank Trigg
Myrtle Point Hosts County Federation Women's Clubs Day
The County Federation of Women's Clubs met in Myrtle Point at St. Marys Episcopal to hear talks on organization goals and the value of play and worship. Officers from Marshfield, Bandon, Powers and North Bend led sessions while Miss Izola Jensen and Mrs Olive Barber shared remarks. A Myrtle Point High glee club performed and tea was served by Myrtle Point and Gaylord clubs in the Methodist church social room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Federation of Women's Clubs
Myrtle Point
Mo ‘St Epscopal
Ray W. C. Cronk
Bicsdames James V Danielson
Marshfield
L. D Felsheim
Bandon
Elwin Frye
Powers
F J Connell
R W Schand
Pepings
C F Woodridge
Wm. Hornfall
Sadie Orr Dunber
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Cronk
Wallace Dement
Vincent Arrington
North Bend
Danieleon
Presbyterian Rec
Dunber
Empire State Building
New York
Jessie Ingram
Izola Jensen
Olive Barber
Juaen
Myrtle Point High School Glee Club
Theo. Haber
Esther Nelson
Glee Club
Oliver C Sawford
Coquille
Junior Woman's Club
Gaylord Woman's Club
Methodist Church
H. H. Thomas
Wayne Carver
City Council Notes WPA Sidewalks and Oil for Streets
The semi monthly meeting led by Mayor E C Barker considered surveying property owners on sidewalk construction if a WPA project proceeds. Bids were requested for a Myrtle Point fire truck. A chamber of commerce letter on street oiling was read and two car loads of Shell oil were authorized for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E C Barker
Sam Breuer
Ralph Kring
T G Samerlin
M C Evans
Bert Pearson
Wallace Dement
George Hughes
Recorders
Myrtle Point
Fire Department
Chamber of Commerce
Shell Ou Company
Morgan Family Set to Perform at Hiland Theater
The Morgan Family, billed as the most spirited interpreters of range songs in the west, will appear at Hiland Theater on Sunday March 27. Their rise from early days to top ranking in screen and radio is credited to their distinctive heritage and genuine quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Hiland Theater
City announces two arrests for vehicle violations this week
Donald Irvin Bingham was arrested Friday for driving with an improper muffler and fined 9 dollars plus costs. Donald James Wood was arrested after a collision and charged with violating the basic rule, fined 25 dollars, and for having no operator's license, fined 5 dollars. Bert Pearson made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Irvin Bingham
Donald James Wood
Bert Pearson
Residence Change for J A Carver on Eighth and Willow
J A Carver changed his residence March 3 moving to a property at the corner of Eighth and Willow streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A. Carver
Eighth and
Willow Streets
Myrtle and Maple On Sale April 2
A Portland warehouse firm announces a public sale of myrtle burls and myrtle and maple logs for Saturday April 2. The sale, to satisfy a debt contracted by Coos County residents, will be hosted at the Haslett company warehouse in Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Haslett Company
Myrtle Point
Recommend Show High School Girl at Hiland Theater
A five picture program about adolescent issues will screen at the Hiland Theater on Wednesday March 30. A select group of Myrtle Point citizens who previewed the roadshow urge all parents to view the film, praising its frank approach to informing children about life. The endorsers include D J Kelly W Cronk LP Lt. and Dr O H Clarke and Mayor E C Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiland
Myrtle Point
Pip Wee
D J Kelly
W € Cronk
O H Clarke
E C Barker
Changes Made In ACP Program In Coos County
Laws passed by Congress alter the Agricultural Conservation Program in Coos County but keep core conservation principles. County committee estimates total farm benefit payments will be similar, with higher shares for small farms and lower shares for larger farms. Farm operators will receive notices from the county office detailing their farm allowance and eligible practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Willie Bcot
W E. Cross
Gaylord Farm Changes Hands and New Sheep Focus
The Gaylord farm changes owners with about 25 acres of bottom land. The Robert Carman place will support the new owners in running the farm as they take possession after Carman completes his house and moves in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carman
Monday Program on Japanese Topics in Interracial Understanding
Monday program at Dees Manse explored Japanese leaders and Christian missions in America and Japan. Mrs Hugh Mitchelmore and Mrs Belle Whitaker discussed Kagawa and his work, with readings from Songs from the Slums and notes on mission schools and immigrant outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Japan
the Dees Manse
Kagawa
Hugh Mitchelmore
Belle Whitaker
Whitaker
Ora Wellman
Henry Schroeder
United
Divorces and judgments from 1996 court filings
A list of cases includes a judgment amount of 961.98 with interest and court costs. A divorce complaint notes Spicer deserted on September 15, 1996 with no children. Another divorce filing involves Charlotte Stone versus Reinhart J. Meese, alleging verbal abuse and separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Seaman
W. Kyte
Ee Ee Ee
Spicer
Charlotte
Reinhart J. Meese
Charlotte Stone
Haase
Mene
Monday Callers and Dinner Guests Across Local Homes
Community notes list Monday callers Mr and Mrs Ben Gant of Lee and Mr and Mrs Norland Gant of Gravelford visiting Mr and Mrs R A Hawkins. Several relatives from California and San Francisco visit, with mentions of Slausons Stemmlers and Duesbachs. Local families, shoppers, and visitors frequent Coquille area homes through Sunday and Monday activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Linton
Lois and
Jame
C F Huff
Imogene
Ben Gant
Lee
Norland Gant
Gravelford
R A Hawkins
Jack Perry
Milton Robison
Coquille
Francis McKibben
Dorothy
Richard Prince of
R. E. Powrie
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MP Chamber
James A Montgomery
Herald Window
Feer
Gov't Trapper
Sitham
Albert Carver of
Ge Te
Mra
Wm Fearney
Aurora
Edgar Rickard
Vance Cook
G L McKay
R L Tucker
Thomas Guerin
Jat
Wereld
Stanley Phillips
Earla Teft
Saskatchewan
Canada
Salem
Girace
Mary Linn
Margaret Stevanton
Wm Gurney
Leland Po Lunn
Salem Bourday
J F Fitzsimmons
Tacoma Wash
H H_ Fitzsimmons
G L. McRay
Harriett McKay
Jean McArthur
Corvatha
Marshfield Visitors
Leslie Southmayd
Patricia
Delores
Marshield
George Hoffman
Greta McClellan
Rosemary
Roberta Lou Rickard
Gus Bender
Coquille River
Captain Stilt
Bill Rackleff
Little Annie
Rockler
Annie
B. C Lehmanowsky
Myrtle Pont
Return
Baynes
HER
Council News
Hollywood
Katharine Hepburn
Cary Grant
Charlie Ruggles
Daves
Switzerland
Chilirea
M.P
Gaylord Farm
Barton
Auta
Sewies Mayena
W E Lundy
California
E V Slauson
San Dege
Barton Stemmler
Sacrimento
Ma«' Duesbach
I. AL
Ike Allen
Sumiay
Vis
J R. Bunchnd
Phyllis
Jimmy
L. L. Sumerlin
Mike Cherneski
Leslie Dey Charneskis
Seattle
Wash
Coquille Shoppers
Ernest Luthy
Elsie Donaldson
CouRle Sheppers
A. L. Powrie
Reservik Party
Straw Ronnie Lee Beek
CJ Mansell
C. M. Mansell
W. H. Mansell
Lawkere Fixtebeac
Mbaeieie Sem _aldson
L. H. Pearce
George Pearce
Marshflohd
Fer
Pearce
Mery Laner
Ruth of
Fred Delpas
Dinser Gueste
Rtae
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