Death of local farmer Frank Harnish at Gravelford Coquille
Frank Harnish a Gravelford farmer aged 15 hrs. born in Wisconsin February 23 1883 married Julia Voegle July 14 1901 at Coquille died after a 13 month illness at a Coquille hospital on May 4 1898 Funeral services were held at the Gano Funeral Home Coquille with Rev F H Barr Myrtle Point officiating Interment was at the Gravelford family plot Members of the TOOP lodge served as pallbearers and the surviving family includes wife Mrs Julia Harnish two daughters Hedwig Harnish and Margaret M Henry plus a nephew Al Besoskey and several nephews in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Frank Harnish
Wisconsin
Julia Voeggle
Decessed
Gravelford
Macnish
United Brethren Church
Julis Harneh
Hedwig Harnish
Margaret M.henry
Coquile
al Besoskey
East
Gano Funeral Home
F H Barr
Myrtle Point
Toop Lodge
Care Of The Hair Topic Of Meetings
May meetings will discuss hair care with demonstrations on care steps and beauty routines. Listed dates include May 12 in Norway May 16 at Powers Fellowship hall May 17 at Mrs M C Milfer's home and May 28 at Faviro Orange hall. A model month extension unit and recipes for rinses shampoos and waving lotion will be demonstrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Tuoday
Powers Fellowship Hall
Dos
Mra M.C Milfer Gndesday
Mrz
Fa Viow Oange
DeBeers Inspect Irrigation Project Visits and Sun Visit
Sunday Mr and Mrs W J DeBeer called at the Scott Iverson home to inspect the irrigation project recently completed. Later the DeBeers visited the Perley Crowley family of Fairview. Mrs Mary Culbertson was a Sunday visitor at the Frank Harnish home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J DeBeer
Scott Iverson
DeBeers
Perley Crowley
Fairview
Mary Culbertson
Frank Harnish
Community greetings tie West Myrtle to Corvallis visit
Benny Breuer drove to Corvallis Sunday to bring his sister Mrs We Conk home for a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Breuer. Sunday evening guests were Mr and Mrs Paul Beguer, Mr and Mrs Al Reed and Gerald of the community, and Mrs Annie Lett and Noah Cosaner of Myrtle Point were guests of Mr and Mrs Orin Lett of Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Breuer
Corvallis
Sin
Mrs. We Conk
Paul Breuer
James Walsh
Billy
Paul Beguer
al Reed
Gerald
Annie Lett
Noah Cosaner
Myrtle Point
Mra
In Lett
Bridge
Butler and friends visit Pettinger family on Sunday
West Norway, Mr and Mrs Alden Butler and Betty and Robert Blondel travel with John and George Pettinger and Bert Pettinger to Slade Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Charles Pettinger. Mr and Mrs Edward Kelley of Marshfield visit Mr and Mrs Thomas Garrone. Harvey Myers of Arago calls on Mr and Mrs J Myers. Frank Lane of Broad and William Lane of Ashland attend Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Ward Evans. Pamela and Maureen of Arago also visit Mr and Mrs EK J Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Butler
Pat
Betty
Robert Blondel
John
George Pettinger
Bert Pettinger
Slade
Charles Pettinger
Edward Kelley
Marshfield
Thomas Garrone
Harvey Myers
Arago
J Myers
Frank Lane
Broadwent
William Lane
Ashland
Stanley Halter
Wayne Woodward
Saturday Sale by St Ann's Altar Society
The St Ann's Altar society hosts a Mother's Day gift and food sale at 10 o'clock Saturday in The Herald office. Handmade items including tea towels pillowcases and cloths will be offered as gifts for mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Ann's Altar Society
Herald Office
Local Happenings and Weekend Visits in the Community
Wednesday Wisher notes Bertha Davis spent last week with Mrs Henry Ware Wilt. Many locals traveled to visit relatives. trips include Lorane to see Dey's mother, Sea Lion Caves, Fairview to see Joseph Burkheimer, and Riverton visitors staying with Mrs Leaber Whittington. Several callers and guests frequent homes of Davis, Zumwalt, and others, with outings to Coquille convention and a San Francisco trip for the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis Bertha Davis
Henry Ware Wilt
Leslie Dey
Parbaon
Mae Wylder
Melba Brown
Lorane
Dey
Mary Dey Vish Cavee
Mike Bohlinger
Ray Butler
Robert Peele
L.A. LaFlamme
Sea Lion Caves
Thal
Angus McDonald
Cushman
Dean Brown
William Arthur
Fairview
Joseph Burkheimer
Riverton
Sophie Smith
Bessie Rogers
Roger
Leaber Whittington
Lester Dement
Ruth Barton
Margaret McDonough
Cora Bryant
Frank Zumwalt
Genevieve Kauf
Bertha Davis
Clinton Haworth
May Radabaugh
Ida Snyder Sun
Mary Brewster
Stemmier
Portland
Coquitle
Francis Floyd
Couille
The
Churches of Viet
Coeee County
Frank Zumwat
Melissa Norris
Grant
Henry Ware
Emma
Ernestine Schneider
Lena Warner Vie Laat
Mra
Leah Sehriefer
Olga Laird
Viste Fair
H Ernest Watkins
Anne of
Halls Creek
R. L. Tucker
Earl Royer
Allegany
Thomas Royer
J. W Dye
Mary
Bandon
W .B. Anderson
A. E. Snyder
4H Club Leaders Meet Friday at Delmar School
Over 60 persons attended the last 4H leaders meeting of the year in Delmar school. Gerald Woodward and Fred Watson led a poultry production judging demonstration by the Coquille Valley Poultry club. Mrs. Lillian Hines presided as president of the Local Leaders association. May evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille Valley Poultry Club
Gerald Woodward
Fred Watson
North Bayside
Lillian Hines
Delmar School
Myrtle Point High selects speaker and honorees for 39 graduation
Superintendent Frank B Bennett of Albany named as main speaker for Myrtle Point High commencement on Friday May 19 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Ruth Wallace is valedictorian and Dve Beatty is salutatorian, with outstanding senior girl and boy and top athlete to be announced. Baccalaureate services set for Sunday May 14 at 8 pm at the Methodist Church with Rev Hugh Mitchelmore officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B Bennett
Albany
Myrtle Point High School
Ruth Wallace
Dve Beatty
L P Linn
Secor
Methodists Church
Hugh Mitchelmore
Girls League Tea Held at Myrtle Point High School
The Mothers Tea for Myrtle Point High School girls league was held in the gym Thursday afternoon marking the close of the year’s activities. President Alles Fabre opened with a welcome, Bernice Burgess received a gift, and advisor Mrs. Chester Otis was honored. The program featured singings, a dance, skit Grandmother's Memoirs, and other numbers by Dorothy Bender, Kathryn Summerlin, and more, followed by installation of next year’s officers. Guests enjoyed grape punch and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point High School
Alles Fabre
Betty and
Patty Drummer
Country Gardena
Faye Johnson
Margaret Pavel Wicks
Yvonne Schrader
Olson
Bernice Burgess
Sleaner Gurney
Myrtle Sargent
Virginia Lake
Carol Hoover
My Garden
Dorothy Bender
Bonnie Billings
Kathryn Summerlin
Next Years
Mothers Day Rally Held Sunday at Fairview
A Mothers Day Rally will be held Sunday at the Fairview community hall sponsored by Myrtle Point’s Town send club. Clubs from Coquille, Marshfield, Powers, and North Bend will take part, each presenting a number on the program beginning at 1 o’clock. John Prentice of Marshfield will be the main speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Myrtle Point
Townsend Club
Coquille Powers
Marshfield
North Bend
John Prentice
Local Social Notes From Riverton and Surrounding Areas
Bald Hill and nearby families attended a Fox Breeders meeting in Riverton. Mr and Mrs Ray Hoover were guests at the A J Hoover home. L T Breitenbacher of Tenmile dined with Frank McNair. Mrs Russellers of Sixes and Lyle Kirkley of Denmark visited Mrs Myers' sister Mrs Edward Huntley. School closed Friday with a picnic and program. Mrs B B Smith and son Sidney left for Tenmile. she has taught there three years. Mrs A J Hoover visited Mrs T A Lamb. Frank McNair and Verna Cain visited Marshfield and Bandon Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A B Crawford
Thelma
Nola
Fox Breeders Association
Riverton
Ray Hoover
Wernight
A J Hoover
L. T Breitenbacher
Tenmile
Frank McNair
Russellers
Sixes
Ughter
Mra
Verna Cain
Marshfield
B. B. Smith
Sidney
Smith
A. J Hoover
T A. Lamb
Frank McMair
Bandon Beech
Trackmen Honored At C of C Banquet
A Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce banquet honored Myrtle Point High School trackmen and two State Farmer degree boys from Lad candidate for the American Farmer degree. Coach Patt Rickard introduced the honorees and recalled the county track meet held Friday. RW Schaas discussed Keystone chapter award requirements. Walace Dement announced a large turnout expected for the upcoming stockmen convention in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point High School
Eugene
Phillip
Patt Rickard
RW Schaas
Agriculure Earn Ter
Keystone
Myrtle Point
Sehandes
Walace Dement
Myrtle Point Early History Facts Report
The Herald previews a feature on Myrtle Point history noting Ephriam Cannon Catching as the first white settler by 1848 and gold discovery drawing settlers via Indian trails. It also recalls Chris Lehnherr, Myrtle Point founder, traveling from Illinois in 1881, with more on the first flour mill store post office residence cemetery upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephriam Cannon
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Chris Lehnherr
Ilinois
Oregon Trails
The
Herald
East Dora social notes from Myrtle Point and surrounding towns
East Dora residents attend a Mother's Tea at Myrtle Point High School and multiple visits unfold through Sitkum Remote Gravelford and Coquille. Local families including Bales Oberman Howe and Miller share Sunday and Friday calls, with a notable auto accident in Seattle involving William Abernethy and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E L. Bales
LC. Oberman
Myrtle Point High School
BC Howe
O. W. Oberman
E. L. Bales
Corrine
John Roberts
Coquille
M C Miller
William Abernethy
Seattle
Wash
Donald Landecker
Lincoln
Ted Miller
Bridge School Track Meet Set For Saturday May 13
The Coos County B elementary school track meet will be held this Saturday May 13 at the Bridge school starting at 9 30 a m. Ribbons will go to the top three in each event and a pennant to the winning school. Boys events include sprints high jump broad jump pole vault and shot put. Girls events cover sprints relay and baseball throw. Clarence E Ellison principal Bridge school and Beck ham principal Remote school head the arrangements.
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Coos County
Bridge
Gir
Clarence E. Ellison
Beckham
Local notes include visits and social calls in Coquille area
Sunday and Monday visits feature Catching Creek resident Charles Rauph of Gold Beach with his parents, King hosting J L. Rema from McNair-Sykes camp, and Everett Barklow with family attending a Coquille carnival. Chris Melsen visited Herbert Berry and Joe Knight, while Herbert Berry and Zane Fabry were business callers. Coquille residents Mr and Mrs Clarence Ward were noted with Mr ape agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rauph
Gold Beach
Austin Bert King
J L. Rema
McNair-Sykes
Everett Barklow
Carnivel
Coquille
Chris Melsen
Herbert Berry
Joe Knight
Zane Fabry
Proclamation Declares Clean-Up Week in Myrtle Point
The mayor proclaims May 15 through May week as Clean-Up Week in Myrtle Point to honor citizen support for the city cleanup effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Myrtle
Ital
Community Notes On Family Visits And Club Events
Lee EP Mast of McKinley stayed with Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson from Friday to Monday. Port Orford visitors Chel of Port Orford and Miss Marie Clinton of Coquille called Saturday evening. Sunday gatherings included Mr and Mrs 8 D Clark with local residents and a Newberg Salem Clinton family reunion at George Clinton home. The Woman's club in Lee hosted a bridal shower for Mrs James Crowley. Three Links club met Wednesday. Charles Leatherman from USC will take a summer role at Sheridan May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EP Mast
McKinley
Carl Anderson
Jesse Laird
Chel
Port Orford
Marie Clinton
Coquille
D. Clark
George Clinton
Fsom Clinton
Newberg
Roy Clinton
Salem
A. EK. Baker
Jim Clinton
Myrtle Point
Claresce Johnson
Kermit
Donald
Agnes Barklow
Oscar Johnson
Mack Gant
George Cl
Ben Gant
Charles Leatherman
USC
Sheridan
Leathersone
Coos Health Assn to Meet Friday in MP Church
The Coos County Health association holds its spring meeting Friday May 12 in the Myrtle Point Presbyterian church dining hall at 6 30 with a dinner by the Myrtle Point Woman's club. Dr G C Ballinger of the Oregon State Tuberculosis hospital at Salem will speak after dinner. The program aims to end in time for attendees to join the music week program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County Health Association
Presbyterian Church
Myrtle Point Woman's Club
G. C. Ballinger
Oregon State Tuberculosis Hospital
Salem
Pioneer church meeting draws locals from Coquille area
Twin Oaks Mra Lewis Furrow of Hillsboro and Mr and Mrs George Hermann and Mr and Mrs S Reed attended the Pioneer Methodist church gathering in Coquille Sunday evening. Mrs Raph Myers was a Tuesday afternoon caller on Mrs S Reed. Mr and Mrs Leslie Strong, Pauline and Aubrey visited Mr and Mrs Delos Hermann of Broadnt. Mr and Mrs Paul McNair of Coquille were guests of Anna McNair last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Chester Willson were Sunday callers on Mr and Mrs J A Davenport. Andrew Christensen of Sprin was a Sunday dinner guest Ms and Mrs Chris Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Furrow
Hillsboro
George Hermann
S Reed
Pioneer Methodist Church
Coquille
Raph Myers
Reed
Leslie Strong
Pauline
Aubrey
Delos Hermann
Broadtnt
Paul McNair
Anna McNair
Chester Willson
J A. Davenport
Andrew Christensen
Sprin
Chris Nelsen
Rally at Fairview Mothers Day Address Planned
Henry H. Hartley superintendent of schools at Bandon will give the commencement address at Bridge school auditorium next Wednesday May 17 at 8 15 p m. The program includes Culver Florence Johnson Knight Vivienne Lake Roger Le Clerc Betty Medley Edward Morrison and Harold Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Hartley
Bandon
Bridge School
Culver
Florence Johnson
Knight
Vivienne Lake
Roger Leclerc
Betty Medley
Edward Morrisom
Harold Walton
Plan Civic Concert For May 12
A civic concert is scheduled for Friday May 13 at the Myrtle Point High School auditorium. Mrs Hugh and Meachan Neidle head arrangements with The Coquille Concert Orchestra a male quartet various piano solos and vocal numbers on the program. Sponsored by civic service clubs the decorating committee includes Junior Woman's Club and Woman's Club members with local Girl Scouts assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point High School
Hugh
Meachan Neidle
Coquille
Coraman
Woman's Club
Girl Scouts
Logging Camp Tragedy At Coos River Ends Life Of Mark Pierson
In a Coos River logging camp a gasoline line drum exploded Tuesday May 9 1830 at 315 pm killing Mark James Pierson born August 27 1911 at Myrtle Point. Survived by wife May and two children Bill and Wanda Sharon of Marshfield, father Edward Pierson of Coquille, brother John Luke of Marshfield, four sisters Mary A Pierson Fan nie Watzling Maude Haughton Rhetta Ward. Funeral Friday May 12 with Rev Hugh Mitchelmore officiating. Lat rites at Marshfield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark James Pierson
South Coos River
Myrtle Point
Pierson
May Pierson
Bill
Wanda Sharon
Marshfield
Edward Pierson
Coquille
John Luke
Pleasant Point visitors and local calls at Bancroft
Pleasant Point residents including C Guy Mann Elmer Sargent and family visited the William Fish and Arve Sergent homes at Bancroft. Mrs William Watson attended the Sunday gathering. The Trigg family visited Henry Giles and others, and took Miss Mary Herris to Myrtle Point for a doctor visit. Roy Renfro visited William Watson Friday evening. Fred Hobson caller at the Mann home last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Guy Mann
Elmer Sargent
William Fish
Arve Sergent
Bancroft
William Watson
Robert Trigg
Robert
Johnny and
James
Henry Giles
Mary Herris
Myrtle Point
Roy Renfro
Wiliam Watson
Fred Hobson
C. Guy Mann
Methodist Ladies Aid to Host Cooked Food Sale at City Market
The local Methodist Ladies Aid will hold a cooked food sale at the City Meat Market starting Saturday at 10 o'clock. James Ben Burgess and Dean Brown oversee arrangements for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aida
James Ben Burgess
Dean Brown
Deeds Involving Sheriff Howell And Local Land Transfers
Eastern Coos deeds sheriff Wm Howell to Federal Farm Mortgage for realty in Gravelford sections 35 and 38 sold for 3355.02 on March 19 1998 to satisfy a judgment against Warren and Lottie Bright. Coos Bay Lumber company to United States 3288.06 acres in sections 17 18 22 near Coal Creek head southeast of Powers 1148.78 acres in sections 1 2 and 3 near Upper Land creek due south of Powers 3182.40 acres in 8 16 to 21 29 30 near head of Wooden Rock creek east of Powers. Lena and J N McNair to Arthur and Marie Terrell realty in section 31 adjoining Coquille northeast. Ben C Robinson to Julius L and Mildred Bentam 60.14 acres in section 11 east of Bremi t creek and east fork of Coquille river at Sitkum. Tra and Mildred Smith and Loyal and Juanita Smith to Minnie Edwards part of W Rowland Donation Land claim in sections 27 and at Gaylord northwest corner of Claim 37. Jessie A Hayes to Irene Mullen and James Kermit Hayes part of Robert Y Phillips Donation Land claim east of south fork in section 36 near Beaver Creek at Gaviord. Coosy Lumber company to United States 198 acres in section 33 between China and Sucker creeks REpC TESTA eight miles south of we. George T and Minnie M Hermann to Roderick and Dora Hermann 316.37 acres in section 5 just south of Broadbent. 8S L and Joysey BE Baylor to A L ewes OF Seven Menellen ae near head of Elkavsly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Howell
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Gravelford
Warren
Lottie Bright
Coos
Wooden Rock Creek
Powers
Lena and
J N McNair
Arthur
Marie Terrell
Coquille
Ben C Robinson
Julius L
Mildred Bentam
Bremmit Creek
Coquille River
Sit
Ninety and Nine Women Honor Daughters With Banquet
A church banquet Friday at 7 o clock honored daughters with the Ninety and Nine Women in charge of arrangements led by Mrs L W Miller The program highlighted Mothers of a Bible as a theme for selections and speeches Lady events included pink centerpieces and a hoped for joyful tone. Methodist Ladies Host Silver Tea This Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers and Daughters
Mothers and Daughters of the Church of the Brethren
L. W Miller
Benquet
Manley Rapes
Directors To Meet This Thursday Evening
Southwestern Oregon Funeral Directors association holds a meeting this Thursday evening with Myrtle Point attendees Stanley Phillips and F T A Schroeder listed among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Oregon Funeral Directors’ Association
Myrtle Point
Stanley Phillips
FT. A. Schroeder
From Coquille to San Francisco Fair Visitors
Mrs Clyde C Gage of Coquille spent last week Wednesday to Saturday at the R H Lawhorn home. Grant Wilcox of Fairview and others visited on Friday on their way home from the San Francisco fair. Mrs Van Cleve was sent as delegate to the fair from the Oregon Garden club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C Gage
Coquille
R. H. Lawhorn
Grant Wilcox
Fairview M
Joseph van Creve
David and
Kenneth
Ialem
San Francisco
van Cleve
Oregon Garden Club
Dora cemetery association annual meeting announced
The Dora community cemetery association will hold its annual meeting and cleanup day on Tuesday May 16. Secretary Mrs J Gearhart urges all interested to attend and notes a potluck dinner will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Community Cemetery Associations
J . Gearhart
Probate summaries and court awards from 1930s front page
Fragmented probate notes for Eliza Dashney and Sacowet B. Terri indicate wills filed for probate with appraised personal property values and heirs listed. Court transcripts show judgments including amounts awarded, attorney fees, and interest from specific past dates, reflecting routine archival legal notices.
Local visitors and guests noted across Marshfield and beyond
Mrs Mabel Barklow visited her son Roderic Barklow at Willamette University and joined May Festival guests at the Kappa Gamma Rho house. Miss Bernice Thornton stayed with Miss Mary Dye in Marshfield. Jesse Clinton attended a McMinnville insurance convention returning midweek. Mrs Silas Ellis and others hosted a luncheon for Mrs Jene Clinton. Residents from Alturas Calif. visited Warren Dayce's home, with some remaining for weeks. Charles Knight Jr. hosted in Gaylord for an overnight. Mr and Mrs Stanley Ph remained in Eugene on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Barklow
Salem
Roderic
Willamette University
O. H. Clarke
Guesle
Silas Ellis
Jack
A. M. Christensen
Marvene
Jene Clinton
Vietts Parente
R. A. Lundy
Joan
Roberta
Patsey Rampfil
Paul Tanner
Waney Jane
Alturas
Calif
Ata
Venner
Warren Dayce
Tanner
Raney & Lee
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Myrtle Point
T M. White
C. M. Brown
Eheirman
Peggy Cau
Coquille Valley Country Club
T G Sumerlin
L Powrte
Mrs L
Mra Alber
Mra Powrte
Book Review Club
H KE Whitaker
Mesdames
C .I. Church
Dal King
Eugene Laird
Edger Rickard
Grace Linn
Helen Whitaker
Jackie
Billie Osborne
Mia C
Bil) Osborne
Gamen
West Norway
Bald Hill
The _Presbyter Srime eectie
C of C
East Dora
Lee
Coos Health Ass’n
MP Church
Twin Oaks
Plan Civic
Coos River
Pleasant Point
Coosy Lumber Company
United States
China
Sucker Creeks
Testa
George T
Minnie M. Hermann
Roderick
Dora Hermann
Broadbent
Joysey BE. Baylor
A. L.ewes
Menellen Ae
Elkavsly
Octagon Club
E. C. Barker
Marlin Evans
CLUB
Coquille Valley
Eliza Dashney
Moenet Willace
Duncan D
Marsiliead
Ena Wm. H
Selem
Sacowet
Terri
A. EK
Seaman
Jack Hestin
Charles Knight, Jr
Gaylord
Warren Knight
Stanley Ph
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