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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1948

Page

11

Prehistoric Tusk Loaned To Coos Curry Museum

A five foot long prehistoric tusk likely from an elephant or mastodon was loaned to the Coos Curry Pioneer and Historical Association Museum in Coquille. Everett Higgins found it near Catching Creek. The museum opened Saturdays 1 to 3 pm, and 35 members attended the meeting to discuss county history and upcoming events.

Coos-Curry Pioneer and Historical Association Museum Coquille Everett Higgins Catching Creek Christ Martin Riverton Riverton Ed Teeters Fairview F M Clayton Coos County Henrys A Schroeder al Volek Curry County Langlois

Accommodations More Plentiful Throughout State

A recess survey finds motor courts more plentiful and in better condition than recent years with prices in line with western states. Many have improved and new inns opened. A notable change is a telephone switchboard in several courts enabling service in individual cabins. Oregon courts receive high marks for cleanliness and sanitation.

Weno Oregon

Mrs Mary Farber Celebrates 80th Birthday At Home

Mrs Mary Farber marked her 80th birthday with a Sunday At Home hosted by daughter Mrs James Brady of Coquille. Grandchildren and great grandchildren attended as spring flowers adorned the house. many friends stopped by for greetings.

John Purvis Carl Briggs Willis Coy John Hayes Day Mathews Hazel Lewis Olivin Hull Charles Stallard S. M Ba Ber Clyde Allen Lester Thorp Jennie Boggan Jim C P Pastey Kenneth Rolfe James McCulloch Verlin Hermann Harry Griffin Archie Lane Janet Melinda L. S Emmerman Ray Jones Don Sturdivan Sturdivan Billy and Dennis Michael Ray Ray Nubbins Mickey Larry Dwye James Brady

Births At Mast Hospital

Birth notices from Mast Hospital list four births in Oregon towns. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Wm O Chronister in Myrtle Point on May 7. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wm L Phillips in Bandon on May 8. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Leslie D Miller in Myrtle Point on May 10. a son to Mr and Mrs James P Salvan in Myrtle Point on May 11.

Wm O Myrtle Point Wm L. Phillips Bandon Leslie D Miller James P Sal van

Court fines listed for multiple offenses

The record shows Otis Jaconson fined $80 for drunken and four sn conduct, Norman James Paulus fined $27 for violation of the Basle rule and taking gasoline from another vehicle, with $50 and $4 costs.

Otis Jaconson Norman James Paulus Basle

Meager reports say McCracken injured fingers at mill

The brief note states Eugene McCracken suffered serious finger injuries while working the resaw at the Mytle Point Planing Mill on a Tuesday.

Eugene McCracken Mytle Point

Postmaster Ernie Watkins Returns Home

NOME FROM HOSPITAL Ernie Watkins, Myrtle Point postmaster, returned to his home Tuesday from Mast hospital where he underwent an appendector operation recently.

Ernie Watkins Myrtle Point Mast Hospital

L. H. Pearce Returns Home After Portland Visit

L. H. Pearce has returned from a month long stay in Portland and St Martin's Springs Washington. The retirement noted marks the end of his travels.

L. H Pearce Portland St Martin’s Springs

Delayed Start for Southwestern Oregon Baseball League

The league postpones opening weekend to June due to heavy rains. Only one round of play replaced two with four home and four away games per team. May 9 games shift to June 6 with matchups North Bend at Coquille Powers at Reedyport Myrtle Point at Gol Beech and Evans vs Elks at Orth Bend Bandon on a bye. Playoffs for top four extend season to August 24.

Southwestern Oregon Baseball League Roy Hargens Hargets North Bend Coquille Powers Reedyport Myrtle Point Gol Beech Evans Elks Orth Bend Bandon Hargens

Jetin Couple Plans Southern Journey to San Diego

Mr and Mrs Jetin announce their plans to travel today and go as far south as San Diego.

Jetin San Diego

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