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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1935

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M P Grade School Graduation Wednesday

Eighth grade students will receive diplomas at the junior high school next Wednesday afternoon. Program begins at 2 o clock with 4 H and school day activities, performances, and awards led by Mrs Beatrice Abel and Rev R C Young.

Oregon Beatrice Abel Ernestingo Luthy Emily Shull Graydon Crows R C Young Floyd E Summers Alice Belshaw Genevieve Strong Lillian Bair Fred Ohman Willis Schrader Beulah Davidson Laurel Maxon Kenneth Cooper Judith Lemon Alleen Strong Maxine Wilson Charles Risasberger Marion Hufford Marvin Harzee June McClellan Helen Smith F Ernest’ Wilson John Quthardt No Man Martin Roy Brewster Warde Endicott Josephine Deyoe Ovory Fredenburg Nettie Bailey Lavour Hammack Witberger Albert Dismure Claude Huff Roy Cook Stells Barklow Dale Haworth Mildred Hunt Ernestine Luthy William Bingham Hazel Myers Eugene Reed

Lions Club Dance This Saturday at VFW Hall Myrtle Point

The Lions club hosts a fundraiser dance at the VFW hall in Myrtle Point this Saturday with special music. Winners from the Cent county track meet will receive complimentary tickets and be presented to the public as part of the event. The club invites regional clubs to attend and stay over to support city park improvements.

Lions Club VFW Myrtle Point Cent County Myrtle Point Lions Club Oregon

Monday Bridge Guests At Myrtle Point Home

Genevieve Rudolph of Norwa and Ellen Dale Fish and Delbert Steele of Myrtle Point visited Hugh MacLean on the Myrtle Point Coquille highway Monday evening. Delbert Steele held the high score for the bridge session. Cake fruit and coffee were served.

Genevieve Rudolph Norwa Ellen Dale Fish Delbert Steele Myrtle Point Hugh MacLean Myrtle Point Coquille Highway

Bell and Dodge Alerted by Son on Toledo Death Call

Rev and Mrs A W Bell and Mr and Mrs Austin Dodge left for Toledo Tuesday after learning of the death of Rev and Mrs Wells son-in law D A Donovan. Early word said drowning then reports indicated a heart attack with no water in the body. The Dodges expect to return Thursday evening.

A W Bell Austin Dodge Toledo

Senior Play Huce Success at Local High School

The senior class mystery play drew a large audience in the high school auditorium Friday night. Special music between acts by Barton Stemmier, Wil Mam Endicott, Valene Bowers, and R C Bowers complemented the performance as Raymond Carver presented awards to Mia Linn and Miss Alverdes for their work directing the cast.

Titer Barton Stemmier Wil- Mam Endicott Valene Bowers R C Bowers Raymond Carver Mia Linn Miss Alverdes

Firemen's School Set for Corvallis June 12 14

Oregon Fire Chiefs association announces annual Firemen's School in Corvallis June 12 to 14. Governor Charles H Martin and State Marshall Hugh H Earle will speak. program emphasizes practical evolutions for smaller chiefs, including hose lays ladder work rescue and salvage with hands on drills for all attendees.

Ram Committee Oregon Fire Hiefs Association Percy E. Tallman Corvallis Charles H Martin Hugh H Earle League of Oregon

Speeds In New Car Wreck Results

Elbert Dean of Norway and Paul Resaun of Portland are hospitalized with severe injuries after a high speed crash on the Myrtle Point Coquille Highway north of Myrtle Point. Dean damaged skull fracture and lacerations. Resaun broken hand and ankle with knee cut. New car two weeks old, insured.

Elbert Dean Norway Paul Resaun Portland Mast Hospital Dean Myrtle Point Myrtle Point-Coquille Cannery Resann

Caylord Landmark Burns Tuesday in Gaylord

The Wise house on the Powers highway in Gaylord was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. Built 38 years ago, the residence belonged to Mrs Mary Richison and housed Mr and Mrs Henry Roth and Wm Ward. Mrs Roth discovered the blaze alone as it spread, neighbors helped, CCC boys carried out some downstairs furniture, and upstairs was a total loss. The Roths and Richardson suffered mainly clothing keepsakes and the Roths wooden furnishings. A woodshed was set up for the family who now stay there. no other buildings burned.

Roths

Birthday Dinner Honors Mre Huling With Surprise Party

A Tuesday evening birthday party honored Mrs Huling with games and a lunch. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Verne Lundy and son Robert, Miss Emma Schneider, and Mr and Mrs E Huling.

CE. Huling Verne Lundy Robert Emma Schneider E Huling

Chamber Hears FFA Boys at Myrtle Point Meeting

The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce met at the Jack and Jill Club with President Jease Clinton presiding. Howard Bonniksen of Myrtle Point High School, fresh from a Grants Pass half mile win, was introduced by Coach Edgar Rickard.

Myrtle Point Chamber Elmer Russell Boy Scout Committee E C Barker Senate Willamette Council I. P Lann

Surprise birthday party honors Charles Bunch at home

M and Mrs Levi Bunch hosted a Sunday surprise party in Rink Creek for Charles Bunch. Guests included Mrs Florence Guerm Mrs J D Bennett Mrs Elizabeth Bennett and many others from Myrtle Point Gravelford Norway Coquille Medford and nearby areas.

Levi Bunch Rink Creek Charles Bunch Florence Guerm J D Bennett Elizabeth Bennett Myrtle Point Paul Bunch F S Bunch J. E Bothwell Ol Gravelford A R Bennett Mos Julia Leep Ble Alice Bunch Drew Rogan Bessie Bunch Coquille Grant Bunch Geraldine Medford

Traffic Arrests Report From State Police

Howard Keller arrested Sunday by State Policeman P B Lowd for operating a motor vehicle without a license. Pleaded guilty and received a $5 suspended fine before Justice E A Dodge. Carl E Western of Arago, formerly California, arrested Sunday for operating with a void foreign license. Pleaded guilty and fined $5. Don Gent of California charged Monday with operating a truck without a permit. Pleaded guilty and fined $5. Lawrence F Cribbins of Bridge brought before Justice E E Dodge Monday on a driving charge. Given a $938 suspended fine and a recommendation to suspend Celine’s passenger license for six months.

Howard Keller P B Lowd Keller Dodge Carl E. Western Arago California P B. Lowd Justice E. A Dodge Don Gent E. A. Dodge Lawrence F Cribbins Bridge EE. A. Dodge O Oftias Bert Pearson Cribbins Celine’ Heer

Death of FE B Lane Reported in San Jose California

News from San Jose California reports the death of FE B Lane aged 8 a longtime resident of Myre Point with connections to Aomorille. Lane is identified as brother in law to EB Lundy of this city.

FE. B. Lane San Jose Calif Myre Point Aomorille

Christian Endeavor Meets at Bridge and Myrtle Point

After a Sunday Christian Endeavor meeting at the Myrtle Point Presbyterian church the group joined with the Bridge unit for a musical gathering led by C E Ellison. A quartet—Mrs Albert Pancost, Mrs Dr Brode, C E Ellison, Karl Ehrig—sang with Marvel Brode at the piano. Supper followed with buns wieners cheese crackers pickles olives cake and coffee. Attending from Myrtle Point were Rev W A Couden Mrs Henry Schroeder A W Gardner and son Lloyd Zella Mae Moon Beryl Williams Mary Dye Harriet McKay Evelyn Berry Ellen Dale Fish Delbert Steele Thomas Lemon William Endicott. From Bridge were Mrs D S Brode and Marvel Mrs Amanda 2 1g Mrs Caroline Mueller Karl Ehrig C E Eison Mrs Albert Pancost and Mr Mrs C S Murphy.

Christian Endeavor Myrtle Point Presbyterian Church Bridge CEE Cr. Ellison Bridge School Albert Pancoast Dr. Brode C E. Ellison Karl Ehrig Myrtle Point Rev W A Couden Henry Schroeder A. W Gardner Lloyd Zella Mae Moon Beryl Williams Mary Dye Harriett McKay Evelyn Berry Ellen Dale Fish Delbert Steele Thomas Lemon William Endicott

Local Preacher's Son Weds in Fresno Church Ceremony

Miss Lillian Lila Nelsen daughter of Mrs Viola Nelsen Merced California married Net MacDonald son of Mr and Mrs Turner MacDonald at St Paul Methodist Church Fresno. District Chaplain James C Crowson conducted the single ring ceremony. The couple will honeymoon in this district after arriving from West Norway. MacDonald serves as district educational advisor in the CCC camp near Fresno.

Lillian Lila Nelsen Mra Viola Nelsen Merced Calif Net! MacDonald Mra Turner MacDonald St Paul Methodist Church Fresno James C Crowson Viola Johnson James CCC West Norway MacDonald CCU Califora

San Jose Wedding Of Interest Here

Friends report the marriage of Lyle Nosler and Miss Alice Lewis in San Jose California this April. The couple will reside on Hillstoro after the ceremony. Lyle is the eldest son of Claude Nosler, former Myrtle Point resident and longtime Myrtle Point Grade School teacher.

Lyle Nosler Claude Nosler Myrtle Point and Bridge Alice Lewis William M Lewis San Jose Calif Nosler Hillstoro Rendre Claude Nosler Myrtle Point

Roseburg Wedding Surprises Two Local Couples

Miss Martone Haekin daughter of Mrs Jo W Reser and Kenneth Wayne Cutler son of Mrs C G Bre'rick were married in Roseburg Presbyterian church with Rev W E Woucette officiating. The couple, who obtained a Coquille license, were driven to Roseburg by E C Barker. Witnesses included J W Oliver, E C Barker, and Cecil Barker. The bride’s sister Carol Hazelton and Le Roy Sperry wed in Roseburg two weeks earlier. The announcements surprised many friends in the area.

Martone Haekin Jo W Reser Roseburg Kenneth Wayne Cutler G &Bre Rick Also W E Woucette Coquille E C Barker Myrtle Point J W Olever Cecil Barker Los Angele Radi Institute Cuth Myrtle Pont Surdas Perking Misa Carol Hazelton le Roy Sperry

Town Club Meeting At Mrs Dement’s Home

Mrs Wallace Dement entertained the Town club Tuesday evening with Mrs Eugene Laird high for the guests and Mrs Harold Carver high for the men. Refreshments of stray berry shortcake and coffee were served to Mesdames Eugene Laird Raleigh Greene Barton Stemmler Elton Schroeder Aulden Warner Harold Carver Miss Ruth Barton and the hostess.

Play Contract Social at Kring Home

The Senior Contract club gathered at the Kring residence on Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Ralph Kring hosting. After play, light refreshments were served to members including Mr and Mrs Chris Mollor, Mr and Mrs W EF Lundy, Mr and Mrs Karl Kaufman, Mr and Mrs Flentge and Mr and Mrs Kring.

Ralph Kring Chris Moller W. EF. Lundy Karl Kaufman Flentge An Kring

Myrtle Point 1935 Class Sunday Night Exercises

The Myrtle Point graduating class recessional will be played by Mrs. O. H. Clarke at 6 o clock. The program theme is Buildings Life. The sophomore class will supervise the service and decorations for the event.

Myrtle Point H. Clarke

Myrtle Point FFA Keystone Unit Sets State Record

Myrtle Point FFA at Oregon State College hosts the seventh annual convention with over 330 delegates and 34 of 38 state schools represented. Fifteen members receive the state farmer degree. named honorees include Jack Warner and Raymond Cray along with others from Coquille Albany Newberg and Pendleton. Keystone degree chapters are Myrtle Point Enterprise Forest Grove Imbler and Corvallis districts.

Oregon State College Jack Warner Myrtle Point Cedric Cross Coquille Raymond Cray Corvallis King Spain Union Gerald Cox Jack Looney Albany Morris King Cottage Grove Ben Newell Kenneth Vobari Newberg Erwin Douglas Marvin Willems Amlty Fred McFetridge Raymond Koock Enterprise Kenneth Mann McMinnville Repert Thompson Pendleton Future Farmer Forest Grove Imbler Oresham Core

Arago Play Draws Enthusiastic Audience

The Arago gym hosted a Friday evening performance of The Flatterer with a strong cast led by Wallace Cert as the dignified banker and Mary Watkins as the industrious mother. Iris Barklow and Woodrow Robison provided lively support, while Ray Parker directed a smooth production praised for its ensemble and direction.

Arago Wallace Cert Mary Watkins Bill Sinko Annie Deardorfch Ray Cornwell Iris Barklow Woodrow Robison Letha Munford Evelyn Doyle Hazel Millers Lee Collier Collier Price Schroeder Ray Parker

Informal Tea Honors Mrs Braden With Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs S C Braden was honored with a surprise party and tea for her flat birthday anniversary Saturday. Guests included Nellie Prey Fred Kuntz George Sigsby Ralph Sigaby Maxine and Howard Northup and many others from Coquille Rocklin North Bend and surrounding areas with pink and yellow decorations and gifts of quilt pieces.

S C Braden Nellie Prey Fred Kuntz Coquille George Sigsby Rocklin Calif Ralph Sigaby Maxine and Howard North Bend Mesdames Roy Garrett Mary Barker Rouben Roupp Kate Arnold Nancy Miller Daniel Barklow Sarah Williams John Be- Mel Calvin Ray William Northup Thomas Dickson Myrtle Button Charles Barklow N M Husposka Ben Reed Lillie Pearson Ferris Lundy Edwin Schroeder Gus Diet

Ase n Plan Cannery and Market Meeting Talks

The article discusses assessing a small canning operation at the county and possible sale of locally grown products via the canning department at the state college horticultural building. Changes to the organization were considered with Paul Carpenter and a visit to Eugene to share findings. A meeting is set for Saturday May 11 at 1 pm in Woodmen's hall Co Muille.

Canihe State College Ayers Assoers Woodmen's Co- Muille C. A. Baling

Myrtle Point Boy Jack Bonnikeen Wins District Half Mile

Howard Bonnikeen of Garfield won first place in the district track meet at Grants Pass in the half mile with a time of 3 minutes 5 seconds. He earned the Myrtle Point High School cup and the right to compete in the state meet at Eugene on May 16 and 17. De Cruz ran the 220 yard dash in qualifying, Bob Leslie tied for the state 100 yard dash lead with Bobby Grayson, and Pete Draper set last year’s mile record of 4 minutes 38.1 seconds. this year the mile time was 4 minutes 42.4 seconds.

Howard Bonnikben Garfield Grants Pass Myrtle Point High Bonnikeen Eugene Dele Cruz Bob Leslie Klamath Bobby Grayson Dale Harold Pete) Draper

Injured Elllie Dement Confined After Horse Incident

Dement is confined to bed at home after being knocked down by a horse. He is suffering multiple broken ribs and other injuries.

Ellie Dement Dement

Former Merchant Dies At Home Of Sister Here

J W Mitchell longtime North Bend merchant died at his sister Mrs Millie Myers Ash street city of tuberculosis of the throat. He had been at the state sanitariaum in Salem for treatment but returned home. born Bradford Iowa Jan 3 1876, later moving to Kansas then Oregon. Survived by sister Miss Millie Myers Myrtle Point five nephews and two nieces. Funeral planned Sunday at a North Bend church with interment there.

J W Mitchell North Bend Millie Myers Ash Street Salem Schroeder Ambulance Iowa James Walter Mitchell Bradford Kansas Oregon Roseburg Marshfield Myrtle Point Melba Myers Lina Oldhouse Sabeths Mitchell Myers H. L. Crawford Hugh Mitchell Platt Arthur Crawford Sabetha

Congers Hunt Coos Friends And Bees Arany Here

The fragmented line suggests a local note about Congers pursuing Coos friends and bees.Readable parts imply a community item or brief noting activities or inhabitants, with no clear event or dates to pin down.

Former Coos Man Dies In Arizona

A former Coos resident who spent his early life in and around Coos passed away in Blebee Arizona. Funeral services were held in Blebee Arizona for the deceased.

Coos Arizona I Giles Blebee Ariz

Honoring Party for Grady Johnson Family and Friends

A large gathering honored Mrs. Grady Johnson and son Des ald of Powers with a social in their home. Guests included Mrs. A. L. Howard of Gaylord and many couples from Bancroft, Gaylord, and nearby towns. The event also celebrated Mr and Mrs. John Fellner who departed Sunday for a trip to visit relatives through September.

Grady Johnson Desald Powers A. L. Howard Gaylord W. A. Fish Arve Sargent Bancroft John Fellner John Sperry Jackie Wayne Ray Herbert Snyder Cecil Gerald Deen Lee Ray

Local couples receive marriage licenses and vows

A series of marriage events are recorded from North Bend Coquille Marshfield and surrounding counties. George M Green and Evelyn Wirth wed May 1 by Rev G W Fallis. Mel Duncan and Charlotte Dexter wed Friday by Rev Earl F Downing. Allen Wm King and Hasel Kruger wed last Thursday by Rev W A Stephens. Murray G Dalton and Mabel J Rogers wed last Thursday in California by Justice J Stanley L H Dickinson. Claude A Gilmore and Nora C Driscoll united in North Bend by Rev W Raymond Wilder. Wm E Sullivan and Melba McCoy were issued a license in Marshfield and Coquille. John R Spicer and Evelyn L Hall granted a license to wed Tuesday.

George M. Green Evelyn Wirth North Bend G. W. Fallis Mel Duncan Coquille Charlotte Dexter Portland Earl F Downing Allen Wm. King Hasel Kruger Powers W A. Stephens Murray G. Dalton Darkisburg Yolo County Calif Mabel J. Rogers Piercy Mendicino County J . Stanley L. H. Dickinson Jennie Ig Iae W Raymond Wilder Claude A. Gilmore Nora C. Driscoll W Raymond Wilder Wm E. Sullivan Marshfield Melba McCoy John R. Spicer Evelyn L. Hall

North Bend Couple Escape Serious Injury In Wreck

Mr and Mrs H L Crawford of North Bend narrowly escaped serious injury when their car left the Myrtle Point Arago road near the old West Norway schoolhouse. Mrs Crawford drove passing a oncoming car, the vehicle rolled over in a brush embankment. Glen Robison and others helped extricate them. The car was towed to North Bend after a post wreck tow.

H. L. Crawford North Bend Myrtle Point Arago Glen Robison

LDS Women Meet for Quilting at Mrs Charleson Home

The Reorganized Latter Day Saints women's department gathered at Mrs Charleson's house with hostess Mrs Lewis McMullen. The afternoon centered on visiting and quilting, followed by refreshments served by Mrs Milton Craven and family and several other ladies.

Reorganized Latter Day Saints Church Laster Charleson Lewis McMullen Milton Craven Melburn Giles Harris Edward and Douglas Floyd Need Charles McCracken Fred Zngawait Mies Lillien Craine Wile Lae Vethle McCresken

Popular Couple Set to Wed This Sunday

A well known couple announced plans for nuptials this Sunday in an upcoming wedding. They have been busy remodeling and redecorating their residence in preparation for the ceremony and a matinee event is mentioned as part of celebrations.

MP Cleanup Week Set for May 23 25

The Myrtle Point city council adopted a proposed assessment of costs for sewer district No 2 improvements and new sewer construction at a Monday meeting. Firemen attended the annual fire school in Corvallis. All residents are urged to have rubbish ready for pickup by a city-conveyance on Saturday.

Ore Bas Myrtle Point Corvallis

School District Seeks SERA Funds For Repairs

The Myrtle Point School District No. 41 board applies for SERA funds to support a junior high school repair project. It would create 730 work hours with two thirds skilled labor, starting soon after approval, including furnace drainage work, painting window frames and exterior woodwork, and refinishing the gym interior.

Myrtle Point

M P Couple Start On Drive East

Mr and Mrs John Fetiner departed for an eastward journey with plans and destination not stated in the brief notice.

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