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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
4
Easter dinner and birthday celebrations bring together families from Myrtle Point Arago and Powers with Ray Robison and neighbors. School notes highlight an Easter party, prize winners, book readings, Indian projects, transportation unit work, and ongoing nature and explorer projects across grades.
Bridge couples from West Myre Point and Bancroft joined Sunday calls on neighbors including the Wuttoms Lett and Culvers and attended an Easter play at Remote Seminary. Families listed include Reed Koch Magill Watson and Hardman among others visiting along the North Umpqua River.
Several residents were admitted for medical care and observation after incidents at work or illness. Names include Mrs Diamond Martin of McKay, Chester Duncansn of Fareen, Russell Smith of Norway, Mrs Ernest Clausen of Broadbent, Jeptha Hun, Ch Miller of Bandon, Bila Smith of Powers, Mrs Delbert Neal of Elma, Walter Brown of McKinley, and Mrs Pee Norton of Coquille. Some were released after treatment, others transferred or awaiting procedures.
Ex County Commissioner Chas Deane of Marshfield announces candidacy for County Judge on the Republican ticket for the May primary. He pledges business efficiency, progressive economy, and open promises to all Coos County citizens, aiming to lift debt and boost local industry.
Twin Oaks resident Esthe Nelsen celebrated Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs Chams Nelsen. Several local families visited in Coquille Myrtle Point Marshfield and Denmark during the holiday weekend including Mr and Mrs S S Reed and Mr and Mrs O A Reed.
Remote area residents and families gathered at Jennings Grove on Sandy Creek for an Easter party last Thursday afternoon. Visitors include Mrs Fank Rountree and Mrs Lewis Gilbaugh in Myrtle Point, and Delos Appleton hosting Pearl Dick from Linfield college for a Saturday dinner.
Obituaries report Carles James Hanson FW of Corvallis formerly Coquille died 645 pm Sunday after brief illness. born August 24 1910 in Grafton ND. survived by parents two sisters and two brothers. funeral at Coquille. Also noted are brief notices of Daniel Dinsmore Myrtle Point and Porter Summers Chiloquin with death details and survivors.
Newtes of Riverton and many relatives gathered for Easter dinner at the Frank Rountree home. Hosting couples included Mr and Mrs Red Thorp and Velma, Mr and Mrs Edgar Wilson of Coqulite, Mr and Mrs Dillard Wilson of Powers, Mrs Hees of Portland, and Mr and Mrs O B Finch. Evening egg hunt followed as groups lingered at the Rountree residence with extended family from Bridge In.
Obituary and social notes report deaths of Mrs Richard Gill Myrtle Point and Walter Sickels Coquille city treasurer, plus many local visitors and gatherings at Marshfield and Coquille events. Details include movable kinship ties, church activities, card parties, donations and upcoming school banquet reflecting a tight knit coastal community in Oregon.
Gravelford Mrs Beto eBwer of Poland spent from Friday on Tuesday with her parents. Mo and Mrs W J DeBoer M and Mrs Lee Atkinson and Eddie Dal and Marlin and Ben Atkinson all of Coquiie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs E L Culbertson.
Community notes show Mr and Mrs Damron of Bandon attending gatherings last Thursday at Bear Creek. Several residents including Mrs E Evans Watkins and Mr C McAlister of Aguu were among callers and visits last week with neighbors and families in attendance.
Two births are noted in the Easter Sunday report. Duane Raymond weighed 11 pounds 11½ ounces at birth to Mr and Mrs Bayroord Paxtor of Powers. Another Easter birth March 1940 is listed for Janet Keme daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyte Kouight of the city.
The Society Garden Club will meet Monday at 8 oclock in the city hall with President Henry Schorder inviting all interested in gardening. The Book Review Club met Tuesday evening with Mrs A A Thomas and Mrs Edge Rickard renewing Carl Van Dorn novel Benjamin Franklin Guests included Miss Grace Linn Bend and Mrs W J Mocore. Regular members Elizabeth Dement Mesames Karl Dement Howard Whitaver and Edgar Rickard attended and refreshments were served.
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