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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1936
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item notes a local store with a Saturday event or delivery plan. Readable terms mention a promotion or timing but lack concrete details. Further text is needed to identify the store, event type, or exact date.
The Farm Outlook Conference at Oddfellow's hall Coquillo March 11 drew 70 committee men and nearly 300 participants over two days. J A Larnon said seven reports provide valuable agricultural data for farmers, static displays, county exhibits, and prospective buyers seeking Coos County agriculture information.
Police recovered chaps belonging to McNeal after a Myrtle Point youth allegedly stole them and fled town. Another set belonging to Bill Moore of Hurns was found, and Moore was notified. Silver mounted spurs stolen at the same time remain missing.
The Myrtle Point High School Carnival kicks off Friday with a 12:30 parade through town led by the high school band. Decorated cars, wooden animals by ag boys, clowns on skates, and various costumes will appear before the 8 p.m. carnival in the MPHS auditorium.
Mrs Louisa Narklow hosts a second wedding anniversary at her ranch in Norway on Saturday April 4. The ceremony unites Mr and Mrs Jason Randleman in wedlock with cousins as brides. Mrs Roots of Grenada Call and Mrs Ieiga attend, Naomi Robison asks friends to join. A noon basket meal and general gathering follow.
Harold LeRoy Walsh pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretense when arraigned last Thursday. He was sentenced to 16 months in the state penitentiary.
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce members met at Hamm’s Cafe to review CCC camp closures including Camp Bradford at Remote. Through local efforts with the Lions Club and letters to Senators Riely and McNary and Rep Mott, continued support for the camp was sought. Also noted were Alsea and Yachats bridge dedication readings, a Florence Chamber invitation to a rhododendron show, city park plans, and a Coos County booklet publication.
Corvallis residents Mr and Mrs Ferris McRay visited the McRay home for two days. Mr and Mrs Verne Lundy and son Robert hosted Miss Emma Schneider and Mrs Lenn Warner for dinner. An 18 horsepower gasoline logging engine was installed at Eckley by Sykes and McNair. Mrs Fred Lafferty led kindergarteners to the grade school for a tour and games. Mrs Kathryn Huling left for California for several days. All first graders at Promenade School had perfect attendance. Miss Melba Myers were fined Saturday due to tonsillitis and flu. Stanley White and Miss Mari Shurtleff visited Medford as weekend guests of Dr and Mrs T M White. Rev A W Bell and Charlotte Donovan visited Portland friends, then with Mr and Mrs Austin Dodge in Roseburg. Mrs A A Baker visited her son and daughter-in-law in Roseburg. Wayne Carver of Powers and Haro Carver and Elton breeder of Myrtle Point joined Lakeside visitors. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will meet next Wednesday hosted by Mrs Hugh MacLes and Mrs Walter Laird. A. A. Baker spent last week visiting friends in Marshfield. Mrs Walter Sykes spent time in Marshfield. George Hilton of Grants Pass, urgency Seed Loan supervisor, was in town Sunday. L W Clinton and Jane Parry visited Portland and Lakeside.
Miscrs Polletta Knight daughter of Joe Knight a Coquille barber and Robert Reed were married at the bride’s parents home with Rev W Raymond Wilder officiating. The couple will honeymoon in Portland for a week and then return to Coquille where the groom is employed.
The court ruled in favor of Mary Cary and Leo Cary after months of litigation over their Coquille estate. It awarded Mary a $1,000 yearly allowance for 23 years while treating $44,480.75 of estate income as a gift to Leo. The home, timber lands, and company interests were allocated to each with debts and expenses divided, and Mary was granted household goods while Leo retained office furniture and a majority stake in Cups Cedar. Both parties bear their own costs. the court cited the defendant’s evasive testimony as a factor.
Emergency crop and seed loans are offered again in Coos county through the Farm Credit Administration. George Hilton Jr states applications are handled in the county agricultural agent’s office at the courthouse. Loans cover crop production, necessary supplies, and feed for livestock with limits based on actual cash needs.
Marshfield couple Joseph McDonald and Fern Bone wed last Thursday at the Baptist parsonage with Rev J D Chappelle officiating. Weldon William Bradford and Wena Reese of Roseburg married by Justice J J Stanley on March 18. Russell L. Griffith and Thelma A. Fine of Portland united March 17 by Justice J J Stanley. Ernest D.
The Senior Women's Club will meet at city hall next Monday March 20 at 2 30 pm to discuss Home in the Community. Mrs Venice Landy arranged a splendid program with roll call responses and decorations by Mrs T G Sumerlin and Mrs Charles Wooldridge.
Mr and Mrs J D Culbertson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their Bald Hill home on Sunday. They received many gifts and a wedding cake from Mrs J P Stinson of Myrtle Point and Mrs Lorin Childs of Coquille. A large turkey dinner honored the couple with numerous neighbors and friends from Myrtle Point Coquille Honolulu Calistoga and Gravelford joining in.
A wave of filings for county and district posts surfaces as candidates from Marshfield Coquille North Bend and Myrtle Point enter races. Notables include J P Beyers Republican for county assessor and Duncan E Douglas Marshfield postmaster seeking district attorney. Filing closes next Tuesday March 31 with expectations of more contenders.
The U S Land Office at Roseburg schedules a timber sale for Tuesday March 31 at 10 o clock. The sale includes silver fir both alive and dead, red cedar, hemlock, larch, white fir and second growth fir from lands in Linn Yamhill Lane Polk Coos and Clackamas counties.
Clarence Ash was lodged in the county jail Thursday awaiting an immorality charge in Curry county with bond set at $2500. George Emerick, 31, was jailed Sunday on a reckless driving charge and fined $25 plus costs.
Mrs. Josephine Meyers, aged patient from Coquille, died Friday after a stroke suffered following hip surgery and anesthesia. She had been confined in Mast hospital for months after a June fall, and planned to return to Wisconsin. Daughter Miss Marion Meyers stayed with her. body shipped to Green Bay for funeral services.
Myrtle Point High School announces basketball honors for its players. Fred Barklow, captain and three year letterman, earns all tournament and all county as guard. Oliver Mast and Dale Druliner also gain all county or second team spots for notable play this season.
A Myrtle Point union youth group from local churches will meet at the Church of The Brethren Friday at 6 45 pm to present a program titled Youth Building A New World with musical numbers by the Meth odist junior choir and others a pantomime Abide With Me and a discussion by Glenn Wolff plus scripture Eph 6 10 18 and a prayer service noted by organizers.
A young couple from Alen yille, long associated with Guerin, has married in February. They reside with the groom’s parents while Druiner has studied at the local high school and Guerin has attended school nearby.
Rural teachers gather at Lakeside on Saturday April 4 to discuss visiting duties, program ideas, and geography. Delegates include Ida Ocrdling and Naomi Crews with Miss Isera Gregory on literature and civics. Ellison to assist with music. East Side School to present a short program and coffee. Audrey Dodson oversees as second vice president due to Virna Hermann’s absence.
The Junior Woman's Club held a rummage sale Saturday and netted about 14 dollars. The gym class sponsored by Unishb meets every Monday evening at 7:38 in the Junior High school and invites all interested to attend.
Examiner Ward McReynolds will be in Myrtle Point Friday March 27 at city hall to issue driving permits and licenses. Interested applicants should contact McReynolds during the announced hours.
About 250 people attended the Townsend gathering in the high school auditorium Sunday. C A Roberson delivered a Creed of Democracy address to a receptive audience. A A Sehriefer presided, with prayer by A A Baker and choir numbers led by Mrs W W Baynes and Mrs Elizabeth Abel.
Funeral services were held Monday at Schroeder Funeral Home in Myrtle Point for Mrs. Ruby Charlotte Clinton a Gravelford matron who died Friday night March 38 1838 after a cancer illness She was born August 16 1881 at Lee the daughter of Leason L and Hester Mast Harmon She and her husband James S Clinton had ten children with several from prior marriage and many relatives survive including Ina Davis Lene Anderson Ivan Clinton Gladys Pointer J W Clinton Avis Water Elton Clinton and Irie Laird among others
Notice announces an aid sale to be held in April with the exact location to be announced later in these columns. The event details remain to be determined.
Auction listings detail parcels lot 4 priced at 27 dollars lot 8 at 25 dollars and lot 6 at 12 dollars. The FWA hospital project in Coquille is cancelled and will not be reconsidered.
Community notes recount Sunday guests in Myrtle Point including the Hooton and Gill families and Mrs Beckett, weekend trips to Portland Salem and Silverton, and several residents visiting relatives. Also mentions Rev Barr’s return from Chicago, and locals preparing a county recreation and industry facilities folder.
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