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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

4

Remember When Years Ago in Crescent City Chronicle

A retrospective column recalls events from 99, 90, 80, 76, and 60 years ago. It notes a cattle purchase totaling 1368 head, a rock crusher ordered from Portland for Coos River work, a Stemmmler air gun accident, a residence fire, a severe hail storm at Roseburg, a gasoline shortage due to Oregon law, and other local incidents including injuries, barn fire, school gatherings, and transportation plans.

Geest Ne Far Ag Crescent City Houige Houige, Who Will Probably Be Elected Ae ‘Epnigresaman Counvnty Court Portland Heme Coos River Stemmmler Fred Maxsey River Fred Mosier Roseburg Origye Oregon Ed. C. C. Carter Manley Barklow Myrtle Point Camas Valley Coos Bay Coos Junction North Bend Coos County Coquille Iss Faye Young Detroit Cincinnati Ohio Presbyterian Church Convention

Community notes cover social gatherings and a dairy advice column

The page lists names of residents attending events at local homes and a gym, a long finder of social visits, a plan to celebrate with a Senior Ball at Powers, and a track meet. It includes Dr Messer praising dairy use and a butter rich recipe plus a brief business ad aiming to reduce county debt.

Religious services and events listed for Myrtle Point Coquille

Catholic mass Sunday at 8 00 in Myrtle Point and 11 00 in Coquille with evening devotions. Presbyterian services 9 45 Bible school 11 00 Mothers Day program with special music and Baccalaureate at the high school Tuesday 7 30 PM Bible study Wednesday choir rehearsal.

BD. J. Kelly Myrtle Point Coquille Presbyterian Hugh T. Mitchimere T G. Sumerlin Stanley Phillips Ashford Burleigh Harry Rankin

Local visitors and hospital update from Catching Creek area

Monday callers include Broadbent Mr and Mrs Ernest Bryant and Darlene of Catching Creek visiting Mr and Mrs Leonard Watson and family. Mrs Nellie Gibbe improving after being rushed to Mast hospital in Myrtle Point Saturday night. Betsie Barkdol called on Averil Parrish Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs William Donald and Nancy Belle of Portland arrived last Thursday for a several days visit with Donald's parents.

Leonard Watson Carol Wayne Bridge Watson W . Watson Big Creek Vist Lyle Watson G C Carlyle Edell Bryant Coquille Forrest Hermann Elden Verlin P D Parrish Floyd Way Emma Hermann Lily Dement Powers Hermann Dement Gilbert Wyrick Elva Cribbins I B. England C N Maver Caras Valley Howard Rackieff Myrtle Point W R Crbbins Portland Ernest Bryant Darlene Catching Creek Nellie Gibbe Mast Hospital Betsie Barkdol Averil Parrish William Donald Nancy Belle Donald

Hi Ways To Health Don t Use A Pinch Hitter For Butter

Dr Victor Heiser internationally known doctor discusses avoiding a pinch hitter approach in butter usage. The piece emphasizes careful handling and prudent medical guidance. Heiser highlights practical health tips and cautions against improvised substitutes in food preparation.

Victor Heiser

Couples Attend Weekend Dinner at Mack Residence

The report notes Mr and Mrs William Miller and Ruth and Jimmy of Catching Creek hosted guests Sandi and the Cow family and Mr and Mrs Theodore Lund Lois and others at a Saturday dinner. The write up mentions Dwight Culver Marylou Everett and Charles Mack also present and a note about a carto lubricated. The text hints at car trouble due to neglected lubrication and needing a spare key.

William Miller Ruth and Jimmy Catching Creek Sandi Dwight Culver Marylou and Everett Theodore Lund Lois Woure Charles Mack

Condemnation of 3000 Strawberry Plants Over Nematode

State Department of Agriculture inspectors reported in April that nearly three thousand strawberry plants were condemned due to nematode infestation, citing agricultural quarantine measures.

State Department of Agriculture

Locks on the automobile should get light oil

The article advises applying a few drops of light oil to door and especially spare tire locks to ease operation and prevent sticking. It emphasizes careful, minimal lubrication to avoid attracting dirt or causing residue buildup.

Oregon Officials Destroy 500 Pounds of Weevilly Flour

The state department of agriculture ordered the destruction or feeding of 500 pounds of weevilly flour found in a central Oregon market. Officials said filthy or weevilly flour will not be reconditioned and must be discarded.

State Department of Agriculture Oregon Department

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Amais Starr Zill Dement Mrx Waler Don Ald and Robert Grange Walter Donald Roderick Hermman Suydar Elen Watson Charles Knight Charles Thomas Luttrell Mani Clinton Carman John Robert Carman Rusv 'A Cline Gaviord Powers Satuday Roy Haven Delos Hermann Betty W H Ortman Charles Hansen Marshfield Spine Stevens George Delyria Darrel A J Tharp al Birch George Isaac Bancroft Delos Appleton Aand Ovid Bryant Elen and Dennis Bridge Vated I B England Clyde McBee Messer N. H Jack) Gunderson Hove Coquile Elvina la Krapes California Broadbent Meery—Theater Mey Stows Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Ardell Oden—Theater ‘Til Mey 15 Macaulay Dr. de la Rhue JR Bunch Laird Bldg Cuquille McKinley, Ore Mr. Cow Se Mack Myrtle Point Plumbing Shop R. Pahl Deorethy Emersich—Theater Hi Mey Gainsborough Sempert’s Drug Store Myrtlewood Bakery Clarence Smith Heeter Hydroelectric Commission of Engineerscientists Achome Sys Orgor Bonneville Power Mountain Stores Caepin Hydroelectric Commission Kool Mountain States Power Co Bo Hee
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