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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1944
Page
2
The fragment references Kell Jones as Editor and Associate Editor, indicating a newsroom leadership structure within the publication. It notes positions held by Jones without detailing dates or responsibilities.
A 1904 note recalls deer weakened by a harsh winter on Floras Creek with one released and the other dying. It also cites nine feet of snow on the Coos Bay Wagon Road and praise for the Middle Fork route. The 1914 snippet mentions a buried skeleton linked to a miner’s suspected foul play.
The notice outlines multiple church schedules across denominations. Methodist services include sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m with a 16 a m Sunday session, Bishop Baxter speaking April 10 at 8 p m and a 68 cent supper at 6:45. Other churches list pastors, Sunday school, morning and evening worships, and study sessions.
A fragment notes a person named Nk Wit who was caught in an act and claimed the act aimed to reduce steps. The context suggests an improvised explanation rather than a formal incident report. The readable portion implies a tense moment with a misapplied defense.
Rev Robert Greene leads Holy Communion on the first Sunday at 2 00 pm and on the third Sunday at 3 60 pm. The parish holds services every Sunday at 1 38 am.
Sitkum Mra and Myrtle Point residents attended a F F A potluck at the high school in Myrtle Point with several families named. Grange attendees include Oscar Bunch and Durene, Elmer Strode and family, Ivan Laird and others, with reinstatement noted for Mrs. Oscar Bunch.
Mrs Powell Lancaster of Bridge hosted a birthday dinner for her daughter Paula with attendees including Mr and Mrs Barrett Zinn of Broadbent and Mr and Mrs Craig Heath. The gathering featured numerous local families and visits from Myrtle Point Roseburg and Ten Mile areas as listed in the report.
Robert S Brown, pharmacist’s mate first class, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Brown, serves with the fleet marines and teaches potential officers at Quantico Virginia after marrying Estelle DeWitt in San Francisco. Myrtle Point Herald notes at their Midway Island home. Also reports Pvt Foster Thompson’s return to Camp Roberts California, and local visits by Clinton Carman and others plus health updates for Mary Hartley and Reese Daniels family.
Pleasant Point notes from March recount visits and meals at Catching Creek and nearby homes. Mr. and Mrs. Ora Marsters host Kent Marsters. J. G. Mann joins from RK trip. Lillie Dement and W. Sawyer visit William Watson home. Harold Binsinoba Kay and Duane relocate to Coquille for Mr. Simmons service duties.
A weekend visit to Marshfield includes Seymore Fosburg, O Pratt and George Pratt among others. Fred McNair and D A Wood call in Myrtle Point. Robert Ralph and Bob Bushnell travel to Gold Beach for dental work and visit L Gibner's home. Dinner at Carl Bushnell's hosts E L Barklow and others. A Couden family sale ends due to property transfer forcing them to give up their Coquille grocery business.
For sale notice lists log scale books priced at 260 each from The Herald Press. No further details provided.
Classified note offers 280 Logscate books for sale at the Herald office. Contact for purchase details not provided.
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