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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1937

Page

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Poor Milk Dairymen set two cent grade prices in Oregon

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.

Oregon State Department of Agriculture

Townsend Club Honors Mothers on Mothers Day

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.

Myrtle Point Townsend Club Gong America Allegance Calute Townsend Mother Mahree Ed Morrins RO E Hayes J Coumerith Mra E. Vance Arthur Moore HO =G Walters, president of the Marshfield club Kenneth Rosalind Coumerith S A Johnston Verla Moore Sarah Ames H Walters Narsh Ivy Portland North Bend

Junior High Pupils Attend Theatre Party

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.

Hiland F EK Summers

Distinguished German Visitor Enlivens Local Circles

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.

Wm. Sehlettau Hamburg Germany Max Zorn University of Los Angeles Zorn Ernest Clausen Broadbent Schlottau Clausen Hoe Herman Tedsen Norway Hamburg High School United States Oregon

Local Happenings and Visits From Myrtle Point Area

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.

Myrtle Point C of C honors track team at Tuesday banquet

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.

Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce Floyd's Cafe Robert Belloni Ray Cook Raymoén Nelson Sam Dement Terrel Cooper Milford Smith Alfred Culbertson Frank Furman Howard Caudle Oliver Shaw Robert Lundy FFA L Church E C Barker Edgar Rickard Oliver Shull Jesse Clinton W £ E Gurney Grange Lundy Hall Gustav Wilster Oregon State College Oregon R M Doman Edgar Richard

Local May 1937 marriage licenses and ceremonies

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.

James T Howand Chicago Marie Sachet Coquille LA LeMiller Holy Redeemer Milton Brazeal Nellie Wright Morth Bend W R Wilder Virgil Hamilton Centro Calif Adeen Wegner North Bend Henry J Bishop Alice Weltzheimer Marshfield Stanley G Bessey Virginia A. Muller Ed Williams Margaret E Kerns Clarence Barton Roy Wm Smeda Reedley Calif Mildred Store of Powers

Senior Play Date Cappy Ricks Set for May 19 at Myrtle Point

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.

Cappy Ricks Myrtle Point High School Grace Linn Semperts Drug Store

Powers And Bridge Blocked in School Dist Annexation

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.

Eden Valley Powers Bridge Dale King Myrtle Point Liljeqvist Marshfield J B Bedingfield Coos Bay Lumber Company Soli Bridge District District Boundary Board Bridge School District Powers District Powers Bridge Caps Lumber Company Boundary Board

Bridge School Open House at Briceboel May 4

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.

Briceboel For All Et and Friends Woman's Civic Club

Licenses Expires June 30 Renewal Urged Statewide

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.

Secretary of State Wm. Hammond Ward McReynolds Myrtle Point iCty Hell Tom. Guerin Herald Guerin

Coos County Fair Board Plans September Myrtle Point Event

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.

Coos County Bandon Myrtle Point J L Smith Coquille H E. Heas Browning Carnival Company LH Pearce Browning Brothers Carnival Company Salem Eddie Burke North Bend

Bobcats Win Coos Track Title at Myrtle Point Meet

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 Bobcats Edgar Rickard Marshfield Raymond Nelson Coquillean Belloni Ray Cook Marshfie Coquillerd Benden Yorth North Bend

Hotel Myrtle Point Historic Landmark Reopens With Changes

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.

Hall Dal King Roland Bowers Kennedy Hansen Smith San Francisco Viola Boren Bandon Boren Hansen Myrtle David Roberts Harry Dement First National Bank of Coos Bay Dement Frank Hazelwood Sempert's Drug Store Myrtle News Stand Hub Clothing and Shoe Company Bowers Barber Shop Dr T M White

Oregon Forest Closure May 15 Permits Required

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.

Marshfield

County Jail Sentence For Dardis In Marshfield Drunkenness

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.

Tom Dardis Marshfield Arthur Dillinger Tuesay Ray Swindall North Bend

Piano Recital Monday Evening With Local Musicians

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.

O. J. Clarke Bettie Preston Donna W. Philip Lian Curtis Ne Ward Louise Orphe Boot Edward Lindley Incey Bevuse Ruthwallace Par Peblic Ts Covcianet

Mother's Day Program At Bridge S. S. Church

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.

Bridge Nadine Ellis J L. Ellis Frances Lamp Alden Beckett Reading Thelda Huff Ray Beckett Myrtle Beckett C. van Alstein J L Ellis Paul Holland

Probate filings reveal multiple estates and executors

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.

Caroline Carrie) Stevens James L Stevens John G Mullen Wm. Vaughan Geo T Moulton Bertha Pretze Michigan City Ind James L Stanton F Stevens Coquille Carrie M Clinkenbeard North Bend Louis Diehl Alice Diehl Earl Wikbon John T Campbell Edna Irene Mingus Everett Mingus Geo H . Alfred B. Peacock G. W. Kaufman

Fragmented Notices From May Scheduling Public Events

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.

Noah Bet Wens Sra Ieee Bridge Weglay Myrtle Pont Por Arrinpeseat Myrtle Feirview Tame Merth Bayside Canning Merth Bayside Grange Allegany Norway Canaing Walter Laigd

Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

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.

Buck Thrown

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.

Jeekia Farrier

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