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13 May 1937
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
1
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Oregon dairymen will see a two cent reduction for second grade milk delivered to plants starting May 16 under a new state grading law. Public hearings established grades A B and unlawful cream and butter with a state licensed grader evaluating all milk and cream for commerce.
The Myrtle Point Townsend club marked Mothers Day with a hall gathering featuring the pledge of allegiance, a Townsend orchestra performance, and vocal numbers by Ed Morris, Kenneth and Rosalind Coumerith, S A Johnston, and Mrs Verla Moore. Mrs Narsh Ivy of Portland was announced to speak at North Bend Community Hall at 2 pm next Sunday May 16.
The entire Junior High enjoyed a matinee at Hiland theater to see The Servant of the People a tale about framing the Constitution. The show was deemed educational and prompted dismissal from school for the event next Wednesday evening. Eighth grade guests of Principal F EK Summers attended a theater party then returned to the school for refreshments.
Wm. Schlottau of Hamburg, visiting his son-in-law Prof. Max Zorn of Los Angeles, and Zorn’s brother-in-law Ernest Clausen of Broadbent, toured the area last week. Schlottau, once a Hamburg High School professor, praised the United States and Oregon as the prettiest state he has seen.
Health notes report Chris Mollers undulant fever diagnosis and ongoing treatment under board of health tests. Various visitors and residents travel to Port Orford, Gold Beach, Medford, Bandon, Portland, and Eugene for hosting, shopping, concerts, and family visits. Notable names include Mary A Miller, Cora Steele, Delbert Steele, Marianna Steele, Lela Elrod, Sidney Richardson, EB O Sempert, Verne Lundy, Dorothy Bowers, Florence Higgins, Harold Endicott, Aileen Dement, Ernes tine Schneider, and Mary A Miller.
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce hosted a Tuesday evening banquet at Floyd's cafe honoring the track team. Captain Robert Belloni and members Ray Cook Raymon Nelson Sam Dement Terrel Cooper Milford Smith Alfred Culbertson Frank Furman Howard Caudle plus State Farmers Oliver Shaw and Robert Lundy were guests. Speakers included C L Church E C Barker Edgar Rickard and producer updates from Belloni Lundy and Shull. Announcements covered upcoming meetings including a May 20 Grange dinner at Lundy hall and a June 6 OSU dairy talk by Dr Gustav Wilster plus June 322 city budget discussion with Ed gar Rickard.
James T Howand and Marie Sachet wed May 8 1937 at Holy Redeemer Milton Brazeal and Nellie Wright married May 7 1937 at Pioneer Methodist parsonage Coquille Adeen Wegner and Virgil Hamilton married May 10 1937 in North Bend and Centro Marshfield couples Henry J Bishop and Alice Weltz hermer. Stanley G Bessey and Virginia A Muller. Ed Williams and Margaret E Kerns. Roy Wm Smeda and Mildred Store.
The Myrtle Point High School auditorium will host the senior class play Cappy Ricks next Wednesday May 19. Miss Grace Linn reports the cast is progressing well and tickets are on sale at Semperts Drug Store and from cast members for seat reservations.
In a crowded Coos County hearing Monday morning the Eden Valley school district annexation dispute between Bridge and Powers school districts was discussed. A compromise would have split sections between the two districts, but Caps Lumber Company withheld approval prompting the boundary board to delay a final decision.
The Bridge School hosts an open house for students and friends from 2 to 9 p m at the Briceboel site. Education exhibits are planned with tea in the Japanese tea garden. The Woman's Civic Club sponsors the noon all school picnic and various sports events follow.
The secretary of state announced all motor vehicle licenses expire June 30. Renewals by May 15 are urged to prevent jams. First time applicants and those over 70 or required to take full exams must pass the license examination. Ward McReynolds will visit Myrtle Point on May 20 to assist drivers.
The Coos County Fair board met at a Bandon restaurant to organize September 18 event in Myrtle Point. J L Smith of Coquille was elected to replace H E Heas on the board. Browning Carnival will provide amusements and concessions again. a telegram noted the death of the Browning brothers’ mother.
Myrtle Point Bobcats coached by Edgar Rickard captured the county track and field championship with 85 2/3 points, edging Marshfield by 23 2/3. Raymond Nelson led scoring with 15 points across discus, shot put, and javelin, while Williams of Coquille was runner up with 13 1/2 points and Belloni and Ray Cook tied for third with 10 1/2 each.
Myrtle Point headlines a revival as renovations begin on the landmark Hotel Myrtle Point. New managers Mr and Mrs Frank Hazelwood take over June 1 while several tenants remain, and the building will be completely renovated though current businesses plan to stay.
The notice states that Oregon forests will close on Saturday May 15 and that permits are required for entry. It urges operators in western Oregon to obtain permits through the Fire Patrol office in Marshfield and offers assistance with applications. No immediate forest closure actions are planned.
County authorities arrested Tom Dardis 37 in Marshfield on a drunkenness charge and sentenced him to 30 days in the county jail. Arthur Dillinger 47 was arrested Sunday for having no power license and released Tuesday. Ray Swindall 22 was taken into custody Monday at North Bend on a prey hare charge. bail has been set.
A community piano recital is announced for Monday evening featuring performers Bettie Preston Donna W Philip Lian Curtis Ward Louise Orphe Boot Edward Lindley Incey Bevuse Ruthwallace and others. Attendees invited to attend the event presented by Mrs O J Clarke.
The Bridge Sunday school held a well attended Mother's Day program Sunday evening. The event featured songs like Abide With Me and Mother's Songs, readings by Nadine Ellis and Mary Lou Culver, a Mother's Day talk by Mrs. J L Ellis, violin solos by Mrs. Paul Holland, and tributes to mothers by several participants.
The article lists probate actions including the Stevens estate admitted May 5 with administrator James L Stevens and appraisers John G Mullen William Vaughan and Geo T Moulton valued at $4000 realty and $3500 personal. Heirs include four children Bertha Pretze James L Stevens Stanton F Stevens and Carrie M Clinkenbeard. Other estates name Alice Diehl M Earl Wikbon as administrator for John T Campbell estate, Edna Mingus as executor for Everett Mingus, and executors Geo Alfred Peacock and G W Kaufman for other estates with values around $4000. Widow heirs and multiple executors are noted.
OCR fragment lists multiple May appointments and locations including bridge and craft show events. Mentions Myrtle Point Merth Bayside Allegany Furniure May 06 1030 and Norway Can aing at home of Mrs. Walter Laigd. Details are unreadable and partial.
Weekend visitors and hosts appear across small town circles with names like Frenk Mutterd Osike and the Laird family. Rogeburg Norma and Virginia Byrea visited Archibald Bushnell while others attended dances in Coquille and Mast hospital care was noted for Russell Train.
Jeekia Farrier of an unclear locale experiences a severe incident on the Sask One river. A large event or object caused disruption and potential damage to a national proceeding or object. Further details are not readable.
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